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Infragistics Announces Visual Studio 11 Beta Readiness

Delivers to market UI toolsets that take advantage of the latest Microsoft platform

CRANBURY, N.J. and LONDON, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Infragistics, the user experience software company and a world leader in user interface (UI) development tools, announced Visual Studio 11 Beta readiness across its leading UI development toolsets. With Visual Studio 11 Beta compatibility, Infragistics flagship product NetAdvantage Ultimate 2011 Volume 2 empowers users to develop and deliver compelling user experiences across all platforms.

"As with other major platform updates, we've worked diligently to ensure that our UI toolsets take advantage of the capabilities in Visual Studio 11 Beta so that we can deliver to our customers the means to produce exciting, multi-platform end user experiences," said Dean Guida, CEO of Infragistics. "With market insight driving our product innovations, our customers can turn application development opportunities into revenue-generating realities."

"Infragistics is a strong Visual Studio Partner committed to delivering to customers experiences that take advantage of the latest Microsoft platforms," said Tom Lindeman, Director of the Visual Studio Industry Program. "With Visual Studio 11 Beta compatibility, Infragistics helps developers embrace and enable next-generation application development."

Infragistics has shipped the first NetAdvantage Ultimate 2011 Volume 2 Service Release that includes Visual Studio 11 Beta compatible bits. NetAdvantage Ultimate customers will continue to receive Service Releases as Visual Studio 11 moves out of Beta and through to general availability. Please visit Infragistics Blogs for additional insight, perspective and community interaction on NetAdvantage Ultimate Visual Studio 11 Beta compatibility.

About Infragistics

As the user experience software company and a world leader in user interface (UI) development tools, Infragistics empowers developers to build and style immersive user experiences and rich data visualization in line of business applications across all platforms - Windows Forms, WPF, ASP.NET, Silverlight, jQuery, Windows Phone and SharePoint. Infragistics SharePlus business solutions deliver exceptional value and productivity to enterprise customers across all computing devices. Infragistics also has a range of value-added services including UI testing tools, support, training and consulting services. For additional information on Infragistics, products and career opportunities, please call us in the U.S. at +1 (800) 231-8588, +1 (609) 448-2000; in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa (EMEA) at +44 (0) 20 8387 1474; in Japan at +81 3 5474 8034; in APAC at + 03 9982 4545.

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IMAN Cosmetics Launches Digital Beauty Advisor

Introducing Find Your Shade Scannable QR Code for Smart Phones

NEW YORK, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAN Cosmetics, the leader in cosmetics for women with skin of color, is joining the crew of beauty brands who are introducing tech-savvy applications for smart phones with the new "Find Your Shade" scannable QR code.  The latest in technology in digital marketing, the easy-to-use code allow consumers anywhere in the world access to the "Find Your Shade" guide with one-touch of their cellular device. 

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IMAN Cosmetics has dedicated time and research into developing a useful and unique code that maximizes consumers' shopping experience and eliminates the hassle of navigating an entire website while in-store. Beginning in the first quarter of 2012 QR codes will be added to IMAN Cosmetics cartons in the foundation and powder categories. Treated as a digital advisor, this application allows consumers to scan the package and immediately select their personalized shades of foundation and powder, as well as other complimentary IMAN products that match their skin tone.

The code will also be added to online advertising, promotional materials and select in-store collateral and signage for potential shoppers. The code is optimized visually for a small space device and with a few touches of the device's screen, they are guided directly to their skin tone and given easy-to-view selection advice that takes the guess-work out of their shopping experience.

"We respect and appreciate that our loyal consumers are time-pressed and looking for a simple and pleasant shopping experience.   As we see a major increase in online shopping, it is crucial we meet the demands of our tech-savvy consumers," says Desiree Reid, General Manager and Senior VP of Brand Development for IMAN Cosmetics.  "Find Your Shade takes the guesswork out of what can be an overwhelming task for many women.  While we're not the first beauty company to join the digital wave of QR codes, I'm confident the tool we have developed is incredibly useful and relevant to the modern day woman."

IMAN Cosmetics looks forward to further development of their mobile Beauty Advisor to enhance the overall shopping experience and remains a competitive force in the digital beauty arena.

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justWink App Adds Sendable St. Patrick's Day Shenanigans

CLEVELAND, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a batch of brand spankin' new justWink cards for iPhone or Android? The seasoned St. Patty's Day party pros behind the popular smartphone app by American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) sat down to ponder all of the things that make March 17th so magically delicious. The result was a collection of eight new digital greeting cards perfect for sending to both the O'Cheeky's and McCool's in one's clan.

With cards specifically designed for sending from across a bar or party, justWink makes it easy to connect for St. Patty's Day.  Each greeting card can be sent digitally via text, email, or Facebook (and iPhone users can personalize and send any greeting to a lucky recipient's actual mailbox). The collection includes every Irish-inspired theme from chasing rainbows to St. Pat's shenanigans and everything in between.

"We love giving our fans fresh content every month and we knew they'd enjoy a justWink twist on such a fun holiday," says Rob Matousek, brand manager for the justWink smartphone app.  "St. Patrick's Day is all about having a good time with friends, so we wanted to give them a bunch of options to celebrate on the go."

The justWink app can be downloaded for free from the Android Market and iTunes App Store, giving users 24/7 access to the complete collection. The app now contains nearly 250 cards, as well as the ability to add signatures (or doodles) and photos to cards and Facebook-powered birthday reminders. Cards can also be sent via text, email or Facebook. For more information, visit http://www.just-wink.com or http://www.facebook.com/justwink.

About American Greetings Corporation
For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love.  The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards.  American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at AmericanGreetings.com.  In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.6 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide.  For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.

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CONTACT: Frank Cirillo of American Greetings Corporation, +1-216-252-7300 x4806, frank.cirillo@amgreetings.com

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Wondershare(TM) Celebrates 10 Millionth Download of Popular Powercam(TM) IPhone(R) App; Sneek-peek of V1.9 Features

PowerCam Photography App Garners 10 Million Downloads Since its Launch in December 2011, Continues to Impress Customers with New Features

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --Wondershare Software Co., Ltd., a world-class software developer of multimedia, business productivity, and system utility applications, today announced the 10 Millionth download of its PowerCam iPhone photography app from the Apple iTunes® Store.  PowerCam was first introduced in December 2011, and hitting the 10 Million-downloads milestone is an impressive achievement after only 4 months in the market.

PowerCam's critical success is largely due to its unique filters which can be previewed live before taking the shot, and are applied to still images & video instantly; no more Photo-shopping after the fact. PowerCam and PowerSketch both offer instant sharing of images & video on popular sharing & social sites including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Tumblr and others.

Wondershare is now putting the final touches on PowerCam V1.9, which includes some significant enhancements:

    --  New - 3 new effects! Vintage, Retro, and Posterize;
    --  New - Default auto-focus when capturing images or video;
    --  New - Significant improvement to capture quality of still images and
        video;
    --  New - Sync to System Gallery option;
    --  New - Share uncompressed images via WiFi connection (3G/Edge connections
        require sharing of compressed images);
    --  New - Hungarian, Greek, and Polish language support;
    --  Minor bug fixing of display-related issues

"Wondershare is extremely proud of PowerCam's 10 Millionth download," said Mr. Tobee Wu, Wondershare's CEO. "Hitting this impressive milestone after the app is in the market for only about 4 months is testament to PowerCam's features and extreme ease of use. We are continuously seeking out new features to make PowerCam and its companion products, PowerSketch(TM) and PowerCam HD, even better so we can continue to delight our customers."

Learn More

Learn more about the PowerCam app at http://www.powercam.us. Want to know more about Wondershare's entire lineup of award winning multi-media, business productivity, PDF and system utility software products? Please visit Wondershare.com.

About Wondershare

Wondershare Software Co., Ltd., an IDG invested company, is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the very best in software products and services to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Wondershare has branch offices in the United States, Germany and Japan. Wondershare has been named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific in 2009 and 2010. For more information about Wondershare and its products, please visit http://www.wondershare.com.

Wondershare is a registered trademark of Wondershare Software Co., Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Robert DeMoulin, DeMoulin & Company Public Relations, +1-925-699-5423, robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com for Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.powercam.us

el Jimador Tequila Launches "Cinco de Jimi Cup" Contest

Facebook based contest will bring soccer fans closer with their idols

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- el Jimador, 100 percent blue agave tequila, announces the launch of its "Cinco de Jimi Cup" contest in which participants can win a trip to Casa Herradura in Jalisco, Mexico to play a friendly match alongside former soccer legends from the U.S. and Mexican National teams. Eleven prize winners will receive round-trip airfare, accommodations, and local transportation for themselves and a guest.

"Cinco de Jimi Cup is an extension of our overall commitment to create once-in-a lifetime experiences for soccer fans," said Jesus Ostos, tequilas brand marketing group manager. "We are thrilled to kick off the first of a series of interactive contests leading up to Brazil 2014 to engage consumers with the brand in a memorable way."

To enter, adults 21 and older must define what they are made of by creating a list of characteristics that define them by percentage. The "Tell Us Your 100%" submissions will be accepted through el Jimador's Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/elJimador under the "Cinco de Jimi Cup" tab, from March 15 to May 6, 2012. A panel of judges will review the entries and select 11 winners based on originality, personality and use of el Jimador brand. The winners will be announced by May 9, 2012 and be contacted via e-mail or phone. The friendly match with former Mexican and U.S. National Team soccer players will be held on June 6, 2012 at Casa Herradura's Hacienda San Jose del Refugio. No purchase is necessary to participate. Void in CA and where prohibited. To see the Official Rules, visit http://www.Facebook.com/elJimador

Recently named Brand Ambassador, Alexi Lalas, will promote the contest through a series of interactive videos that will air on ESPN, MLS.com and Facebook. Additionally, the contest is being supported at retail with thematic point-of-sale and at many bars and restaurants frequented by soccer aficionados.

About el Jimador Tequila

From Casa Herradura, established in 1870, el Jimador is a premium, authentic 100 percent agave tequila that captures the spirit of real tequila. The name el Jimador honors the men who harvest the locally grown agave with great pride and care. Since its introduction in 1994, el Jimador has become the No. 1 selling tequila in Mexico*. el Jimador is the official sponsor of the MLS, U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams and the annual U.S. Tour of the Mexican National Team. To learn more about el Jimador, visit http://www.eljimador.com.

About Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Tequila Herradura, el Jimador Tequila, Canadian Mist, Korbel California Champagnes, and Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

Please enjoy our handcrafted tequila responsibly.
Alc. 40% by Vol. (80 proof) Tequila imported by Brown-Forman, Louisville, KY ©2012
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CONTACT: Melissa Carrion, +1-212-219-0321, carrion@formulatin.com; or Edith Robles, +1-502-774-6981, edith_robles@b-f.com

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

Zendesk Introduces Analytics Tool to Help Companies Understand the "Silent" Customer

New analytics feature gives companies direct visibility into how customers use self-service content

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendesk, the proven cloud-based help desk software provider, today announced its new Search Analytics feature that provides Zendesk customers with insight into how their customers try to help themselves by using self-service content. These "silent" customers often rely exclusively on self-service content to solve their issues, without ever trying to reach a customer service representative. The understanding of how self-service customers behave is a powerful tool that organizations can use to help shape their customer service strategy. The Search Analytics feature can be viewed through the Reporting Dashboard in Zendesk that delivers key metrics organizations can use to optimize the customer service experience.

Self-service customer support has become one of the most powerful trends shaping the customer service industry in 2012. Companies who can help customers independently find the answers to their questions can dramatically increase customer satisfaction, while lowering support costs. Up until now, there wasn't a measurable way to see if customers are effectively finding the answers they need via self-service content. Search Analytics solves this problem by giving companies direct insight into how their customers are using self-service content, where they run into problems, and when they give up. This information can help a company optimize its self-service content.

"Zendesk has always provided great analytics tools enabling companies to measure the effectiveness of their customer service. The new Search Analytics feature helps companies better understand the behaviors of those customers that might not ever get through a customer service representative," said Mikkel Svane, Zendesk's CEO. "Organizations with a solid understanding of the quality and helpfulness of their self-service content can better understand where there customers are struggling and getting frustrated.  As a result, they can now see where there are problem areas and optimize self-service content appropriately.

To learn more about Zendesk's Search Analytics capabilities go to http://www.zendesk.com/searchanalytics.

About Zendesk
Zendesk is the leading provider of proven, cloud-based help desk software. For growing organizations, Zendesk is the fastest way to enable great customer service. More than 15,000 Zendesk customers, including Adobe, Sony, OpenTable and Groupon, trust Zendesk with their most valuable assets: their customers, partners, and employees. Founded in 2007, Zendesk is funded by Charles River Ventures, Benchmark Capital and Matrix Partners. Learn more at http://www.zendesk.com.

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CONTACT: Lisa Kornblatt, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com, for Zendesk

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

Supermicro® New Generation Xeon E5-based Computing Solutions Achieve Breakthrough 95%+ Efficiency with Digital Switching Power Supply Technology

Advanced Power Modules Deliver Highest Levels of Efficiency and Power Factor Correction Gains Across a Wide Load Range

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and green computing, extends its innovative leadership in high-efficiency power supply technology by unveiling a series of new Digital switching power supplies that provide additional 5-10% efficiency gains at light loads and the highest levels of efficiency across a wider load range in comparison to today's mainstream analog switching power supplies. Supermicro's new Platinum-Level (95%+) high-efficiency power supplies utilize high-speed digital power controllers with adaptive switching in place of conventional analog circuitry to generate PWM control signals. In analog power supplies, efficiency is optimized for a single load value based on a system's typical operation. As the load shifts away from the peak, efficiency drops. With this new digital control, compensation and output parameters can be dynamically configured to match different load conditions resulting in increased efficiency across a wider range of operation. Supermicro's Digital switching power supplies also provide faster transient response to input AC line voltage fluctuations resulting in a <5% Input Current THD for an increased stability margin.

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"At Supermicro we focus on increasing efficiency alongside performance in all areas of our product lines," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "Our transition to Digital switching technology ahead of the industry provides our customers the highest efficiency (95%+) and 5-10% power factor correction gains across the widest possible load range. As a result, our customers will benefit from immediate energy savings as well as reliability and cost-effective access to the latest, most sophisticated power supply technologies on the market."

Supermicro's PWS-1K43F-1R, PWS-1K28P-SQ, PWS-605P-1H and PWS-341P-1H are the first in a series of new Digital switching power supplies, delivering output from 340 to 1400 Watts. These supplies feature Platinum Level (95%+) efficiency, Remote Monitoring with PMbus 1.2, node management support, SMBAlert and are Energy Star Server 2.0 ready. These Digital switching power supplies are optimized for select Supermicro 1U to 4U SuperServers and are ideal for Data Center, Enterprise, Cloud Computing, HPC and many other resource intensive computing applications. For more information about Supermicro's complete line of high-efficiency power supplies, go to http://www.supermicro.com/PowerSupplies.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Enterprise IT, Data Center, HPC, Cloud Computing and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative by providing customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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CONTACT: David Okada of Super Micro Computer, Inc., davido@supermicro.com

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

Sahara Force India Formula One Team Accelerates Globally With Internap

Internap's high-performance managed hosting, IP and CDN services drive online presence for fans of world's most popular motor sport

ATLANTA and LONDON, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ: INAP), a provider of intelligent IT Infrastructure services, today announced that it has been selected as the official supplier of web hosting and content delivery network services to Sahara Force India, the fast-rising Formula One racing team, based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. As a key competitor on the Formula One racing circuit that this year includes 20 races across four continents, Sahara Force India wanted to expand the features and performance of its ForceIndiaF1.com website on a global scale. The website is the team's primary tool for branding, communications and interacting with its global fan base as well as key members of the media that follow the team.

Established in 2008, the Sahara Force India team has steadily advanced in the standings and secured an overall 6th place finish last year - its highest ever. As a reflection of that success, the team's website received more than a half million visits last year from around the world. As Sahara Force India gets ready to launch a new website to communicate and interact with this growing fan base, it needed a reliable, high-performance web hosting environment to deliver the site globally. The team selected Internap's Managed Hosting solution, along with the company's route-optimized Performance IP(TM) , Accelerated IP (XIP(TM)) and Content Delivery Network services. The "performance package" from Internap will allow Sahara Force India to distribute its content - including high-definition images, videos, live streaming and social media - to fans and members of the press worldwide on computers, smartphones, tablets and other devices. Internap also gives Sahara Force India the global footprint to effortlessly support local spikes in website traffic across the various countries where races are taking place.

"Growing our brand and our international fan base requires that we build a strong web presence," said Dr. Vijay Mallya, team principal and managing director of Sahara Force India. "But the global nature of our sport means that this presence is always on the move, so our fans need to be able to follow us whether they are at the track or on the other side of the world. Thanks to Internap's hosting solutions and 100% uptime service level guarantee, we can seamlessly interact with our fans wherever they are and whenever they want."

Later this season, Formula One racing marks its return to the U.S. following a five-year absence with the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on November 18th.

"Working with Sahara Force India is the perfect showcase for the benefits of our global, performance-centric managed hosting and connectivity services, especially given the mass popularity of Formula One racing and the international nature of its races and fan base," said Eric Cooney, president and chief executive officer at Internap. "Like Sahara Force India, we stake our reputation on performance. We are both aiming to be the fastest to our destination and cannot afford to lose even milliseconds."

About Internap's Performance IP and Accelerated IP (XIP)

    --  Performance IP provides premium network connectivity and performance
        across Internap's global footprint. Deployed by thousands of companies
        around the world and backed by a 100% proactive, uptime service level
        agreement, Performance IP leverages numerous carrier networks globally
        as well as patented Managed Internet Route Optimizer(TM) (MIRO)
        technology that delivers traffic over the best-performing Internet path
        in real time.
    --  Working in conjunction with MIRO, Internap's XIP service further
        improves content delivery by significantly enhancing TCP (the
        Transmission Control Protocol), optimizing data transmission from the
        application to the end user and improving performance by up to 4 times.
        Provided as a service, XIP eliminates the need to deploy hardware and
        software at regional data centers or on the client side.
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About Sahara Force India Formula One Team
Sahara Force India Formula One Team is currently in its fifth year of competition in the FIA Formula One World Championship. The team was born in 2008 when Dr. Vijay Mallya, chairman of India's iconic UB Group and Kingfisher Airlines, launched the first-ever Indian Formula One team. The cars incorporate the colours of the Indian flag and the team is a sporting representation of the emerging generation of young, aspirational Indians and the growing strength of India as a nation. In 2011, a historic partnership was agreed upon as Sahara India Pariwar became co-owners of the Silverstone-based team. For more details visit: http://www.forceindiaf1.com.

About Internap
Internap provides intelligent IT Infrastructure services that combine unmatched performance and platform flexibility to enable our customers to focus on their core business, improve service levels and lower the cost of IT operations. Our unique trio of route-optimized enterprise IP, TCP acceleration and a global content delivery network improves website performance and delivers superior end-user experiences. Our scalable colocation, managed hosting, private cloud, public cloud and hybrid offerings provide enterprises the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and future-proof their IT Infrastructure. Since 1996, thousands of companies have entrusted Internap with the protection and delivery of their online applications. Transform your IT Infrastructure into a competitive advantage with IT IQ from Internap. For more information, visit http://www.internap.com/, our blog at http://www.internap.com/blog or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/internap.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Activision and Hasbro Team Up to Create TRANSFORMERS PRIME(TM) Video Game Based on the Hit Television Series

New Action Brawler Game Planned to Launch this Year Exclusively on Nintendo Platforms

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), is bringing the ultimate TRANSFORMERS video game experience to kids of all ages with the TRANSFORMERS PRIME video game.  Based on the hit animated television show produced by Hasbro Studios and currently airing on The Hub television network in the U.S., the game lets fans play as their favorite AUTOBOT characters and embark on an action-packed adventure to save the earth from the evil MEGATRON and his new secret weapon.  Players step into the roles of OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, ARCEE, AUTOBOT RATCHET, BULKHEAD and more as they explore unique vistas all around the world with brawler-style combat and diverse driving sequences.  Along the way, gamers cultivate friendships with Jack, Miko and Raf - the human characters from the show - as Team Prime sets out to protect mankind and eliminate the DECEPTICONS once and for all.

"Hasbro Studios has done a phenomenal job with the TRANSFORMERS PRIME television show," said David Oxford, Executive Vice President at Activision Publishing.  "We are collaborating closely with the series creators to capture all the adventure, humor and friendships from the show to create an authentic action experience for TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages to enjoy."

"Hasbro is thrilled to be working with Activision again on an exciting new TRANSFORMERS video game," said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President of Digital Media and Marketing at Hasbro.  "The TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series has resonated strongly with kids and fans and we're looking forward to delivering this new way to experience the adventure."

TRANSFORMERS PRIME will hit stores later this year and is being developed exclusively for Nintendo's Wii(TM) system and the Nintendo 3DS(TM) hand-held system by Now Production (NowPro), and for the Nintendo DS(TM) hand-held system by Altron Corporation.  The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB. 

For more information and exclusive updates, fans can visit http://www.TransformersPrimeTheGame.com.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio.  From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY.  The Hub, Hasbro's multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved. 

Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2012 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2012 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.  Game © 2012 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Kelvin Liu, Senior Publicist of Activision, Inc., +1-310-255-2213, kelvin.liu@activision.com

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

FX Trading Guide to Managing Risk in the Marketplace

NEW YORK, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Forex trading [http://www.fxsolutions.com ] is one of the most heavily traded markets
in the world with all major currencies being typically traded against the US dollar (USD).

    As one of the largest and most liquid, the foreign exchange market is also one of the
most accessible.

    Also referred to as forex, retail forex or simply FX - it offers traders the potential
to trade short-term market volatility and also medium or long-term price trends.

    However, there is a substantial level of risk involved with trading FX, and
significant potential for losses.

    With this in mind, it is important to manage your risk whilst trading. Below, FX
Solutions [http://www.fxsolutions.com ] LLC guides you through the various steps you can
take to potentially manage your risk exposure.

    FX Trade Sizes

    During times of quick price movements in volatile markets, traders can sometimes act
on impulse; opening positions without thinking logically about entry and exit points, stop
loss positions and so on.

    Trading forex [http://www.fxsolutions.com/trade-forex/how-to-trade-forex.aspx ] on
impulse can lead to ill thought out trades that, as a result, fail to meet expectations.

    With this in mind, it is fundamental to your trading success that a trading strategy
is in place to help protect you at times such as these.

    A clear and concise strategy can help keep you focused at times where emotion has the
potential to take over.

    Limit your Losses

    As mentioned above, when traders act on impulse, they can forget to consider crucial
risk management tools such as their stop loss orders. These orders should be considered on
every trade you make.

    Automatically executed by a pre-determined price point set by you, stop losses aim to
limit your losses, depending on the level at which they are executed.

    Through your trading strategy, you will consider what you are willing to realistically
lose or risk and this is typically where you coordinate your stop loss order level to.
Please remember that due to market movement, stop loss orders may be executed at prices
worse than the requested price and result in losses larger than desired.

    Analyze the Markets

    When considering technical analysis [http://www.fxsolutions.com/market-analysis ];
remember that the methods of utilizing technical analysis are many and varied.

    On the other hand, fundamental analysis offers a range of potential catalysts to take
into consideration; from major economic reports, news and events to natural disasters.

    Regardless of a traders' analysis style, historical data - such as price movements -
and past news feeds should be fully analyzed in order to gain a clearer picture of a
particular market/currency.

    Diversify your risk

    Whilst it is advised you only trade currencies you know, many traders find it safer to
speculate on a number of different pairs and "diversify their trades."

    To help diversify your risk, increase your knowledge of a range of currencies beyond
your typically traded forex pairs by utilizing the various forms of analysis mentioned
above.

    Summary

    FX trading [http://www.fxsolutions.com/trade-forex/start-trading-forex.aspx ] involves
a substantial level of risk and is not suitable to all investors. Prior to trading, put in
place a trading strategy and gain extensive knowledge of your chosen currency. When you
start to trade, utilize the various risk management tools available and be realistic in
your trade sizes. Risk management and diversification do not assure a profit nor
necessarily protect against loss.

    Find out more about learning to trade forex with FX Solutions:
http://www.fxsolutions.com/learn-to-trade

    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

LifeSecure Opens Online Caregiver's Marketplace

New resource offers discounted products to help caregivers provide better long-term care

BRIGHTON, Mich., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeSecure Insurance Company has opened its new Caregiver's Marketplace, a one-stop online shop where caregivers can access quality home care products designed to support the special long-term care needs of loved ones.

LifeSecure's Caregiver's Marketplace offers more than 6,000 home care goods, from daily living aids and home modification tools to medical supplies. It also offers adaptive clothing and footwear to simplify dressing. Easing the frustrations associated with daily activities can provide extra peace of mind for those with physical or cognitive limitations. LifeSecure is offering this helpful resource to both consumers and policyholders through a partnership with online retailers Parentgiving.com and Silvert's Adaptive Clothing and Footwear.

"Caring for a loved one can be very emotional and an overwhelming experience," said Lisa Wendt, LifeSecure President and CEO. "LifeSecure created the Caregiver's Marketplace to help both caregivers and their loved ones enjoy a better quality of life. We are committed to offering innovative ways to help policyholders and their families live well through every stage of long-term care."

Consumers can access the Caregiver's Marketplace through LifeSecure's website, http://www.YourLifeSecure.com. On the site, consumers will also find a promotional code to receive 10 percent off their purchase.

LifeSecure's innovative long-term care insurance also helps families meet the demands of long-term care. In addition to covering care costs, it provides benefits to support policyholders and their family members, including:

    --  Personalized assistance in coordinating and managing a care plan
        tailored to personal care preferences.
    --  Guidance and access to resources to help policyholders and their
        families find high-quality, affordable providers.
    --  Caregiver support services and assessment tools to help caregivers
        provide quality, effective care to policyholders at home.
About LifeSecure Insurance Company
LifeSecure Insurance Company is based in Brighton, Mich., and is dedicated to providing uncomplicated insurance and non-insurance solutions to help people protect themselves from unforeseen health-related risks and expenses. Our guiding business philosophy is focused on delivering "easi": expertise, accessibility, simplicity and innovation - both to our business partners and to consumers. The company is licensed in 43 states and Washington, D.C., and its insurance products are sold through a network of independent marketing organizations, brokers and agents. Additional information is available at http://www.YourLifeSecure.com.

Contact: Chris Spittal
810.220.4608
mediarequests@yourlifesecure.com

SOURCE  LifeSecure Insurance Company

LifeSecure Insurance Company

Web Site: https://www.yourlifesecure.com

Mark Burnett Inks Deal With Youtoo

Burnett's One Three Television Takes Ownership Stake in Youtoo

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Producer Mark Burnett today announced that his company One Three Television LLC has taken an ownership interest in Youtoo and will seek to integrate the technology into series produced by his company, One Three Television LLC. The technology will allow viewers to be on TV, to share their reactions to show content with other viewers, and to play along with the programs. 

Using Youtoo's break-through technology, viewers can upload a video and be on TV within minutes or compete with other viewers, in a few simple clicks.  Burnett and Youtoo's CEO Chris Wyatt plan to introduce the technology to the major TV networks as a way to deepen audience engagement by building fan loyalty, and attracting new audiences.

"I'm excited to find opportunities to deepen our audiences' connection with our shows through Youtoo's amazing technology," said Mark Burnett.

In September 2011, Youtoo launched its technology development platform Youtoo TV and the companion social network youtoo.com.  Since launch, the company has broadcast over 50,000 people on TV and created more than a dozen applications that bridge the divide from television, social networking and gaming.

Mark Burnett's digital production company VIMBY (Video In My Back Yard) produced 250 short-form programs for the Youtoo TV launch, which is broadcast to 177 of the top 200 cable television markets.

"We created the technology to license to broadcasters but had no idea that there'd be such great demand for our social TV and gaming systems right at launch," said Chris Wyatt, CEO of Youtoo. 

Mark Burnett's entertainment franchises are strong both domestically and around the world:  Survivor airs in more than 40 countries and is currently in its 24th cycle in the U.S.  The Apprentice (NBC) premiered its 12th season on February 19 with an all-star celebrity cast including Arsenio Hall, Debbie Gibson, Lou Ferrigno, Cheryl Tiegs, Penn Jillette, Tia Carrere, George Takei and many more.  The Voice (NBC) is the number one show on television this season featuring coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton.  Shark Tank (ABC) is in its third season and is currently the number one show on Friday nights.

ABOUT YOUTOO

Youtoo is a software company supplying end-to-end interactive TV and gaming services to the television industry.   In 2011, Youtoo launched its development platform youtoo.com and Youtoo TV in 177 out of the top 200 television markets.

Since launching, Youtoo technology has broadcast over 50,000 people on national television and bridged the gap between social media and interactive television.  The company has just starting it licensing operations.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Diane Shader Smith
310-386-6803
dianeshadersmith@gmail.com

Holly Taylor
310-854-8115
hetaylor@rogersandcowan.com

Melissa Alvarez
310.854.8176
malvarez@rogersandcowan.com

SOURCE  Youtoo

Youtoo

Friskies® Launches "You vs. Cat," The First Ever Duel-species Tablet Game

Buddy the Top Cat Gamer Challenges College Mascots

ST. LOUIS, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Humans have long been the dominant species when it comes to gaming, but Friskies(®) introduces a new contender: the cat.  While humans are wasting time bragging about who's got game, cats are in the zone at home perfecting their paw-eye coordination. Furthering its status as the leader in cat gaming, the Friskies brand ignites speculation about which species reigns supreme with the introduction of the first duel-species tablet game, "You vs. Cat," available for iPad and iPad2 tablet devices.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55151-friskies-launches-you-vs-cat-tablet-game-buddy-challenges-college-mascots

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"You vs. Cat" is the first tablet game designed for two players - one human and one cat - to bring big-time competition to playtime.  It's on starting today - download the free game for you and your cat at YouvsCat.com and iTunes, and start playing together like never before.

Cat-like reflexes will be put to the test when the human player launches up to five playing pieces onto the field where they tumble, collide, and bounce around. By keeping an eye on the playing field, the cat scores one point for each piece captured with deft paw maneuvers and swift taps on the screen. The gamer with the fastest paws - or fingers - wins the ultimate showdown and top gamer status as your household's "You vs. Cat" champion.

Friskies is keeping score of matches through the You vs. Cat World-Wide Leaderboard. This automatic scoreboard uploads game points in real time from iPads connected to the Internet. See the Leaderboard and track worldwide cat gaming domination at YouvsCat.com.

"After such positive response to last year's launch of several Friskies tablet games and apps for cats, we wanted to just keep pushing the play button. 'You vs. Cat' takes the fun of feeding cats' senses through play to a completely new level," said Alison Coburn, Friskies Assistant Brand Manager. "With this new game we're continuing to inspire curiosity and discovery beyond mealtime and bring something completely new to the world of cat play."

Buddy vs. The World
Humans aren't the only species vying for gaming supremacy when it comes to "You vs. Cat." During the height of college basketball season, Friskies' top cat gamer, Buddy, trained to challenge the biggest gamers of them all - college mascots - to a little friendly duel-species competition.

Buddy fearlessly faced off against bear, horse and bird mascots for a round of "You vs. Cat, "and Friskies has the instant replay highlights to prove it. See who took home the win by watching the video at YouvsCat.com.

Friskies offers a variety of computer and tablet games and apps for cats, humans...and now cats and humans. GamesForCats.com launched in 2011 featuring popular games including Cat Fishing(®) and Party Mix Up(®), which have been played more than 500,000 times.  To learn more please visit http://www.YouvsCat.com or http://www.Facebook.com/Friskies. 

About Friskies(®
)The Friskies® brand offers a complete line of great-tasting cat foods, including more than 60 wet, dry and treat varieties that help cats enjoy multiple sensory experiences. Friskies feeds the senses beyond mealtime to inspire curiosity and discovery. Friskies is manufactured by Nestle Purina PetCare, a global leader in the pet care industry. Nestle Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, humane education, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. The North American headquarters for Nestle Purina PetCare is located at Checkerboard Square in St. Louis; Mo. Nestle Purina PetCare is part of Swiss-based Nestle S.A. - the world's largest food company. For more please visit Friskies on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/Friskies.

SOURCE  Friskies

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Friskies

CONTACT: Britta Olson, Ketchum, +1-312-228-6824, Britta.Olson@ketchum.com; Julie Voss Catron, Nestle Purina PetCare Company, +1-314-982-3064, Julie.VossCatron@purina.nestle.com

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

Salesforce.com Unveils the Next Generation of the Social Enterprise - Dramatically Expands With Salesforce Rypple and Salesforce Site.com

Salesforce Rypple will enable companies to engage and align people across the employee social network

Salesforce Site.com empowers marketers to deliver fresh content and a consistent brand experience across public social networks

Now the social enterprise reaches every employee and every customer

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CLOUDFORCE 2012 -- Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the enterprise cloud computing company (http://www.salesforce.com/cloudcomputing/), today announced Salesforce Rypple and Salesforce Site.com - two new products that extend the social enterprise to reach every employee and every customer. The next generation of the social enterprise leverages salesforce.com's social, mobile and open cloud technologies to develop social profiles of customers, create employee and customer social networks, and connect with public social networks. Salesforce Rypple will enable companies to engage and align people and teams with social performance management, extending the employee social network to reach every employee. New Salesforce Site.com delivers a consistent brand experience to every customer by empowering marketers to deliver fresh, relevant content across websites, portals, landing pages and public social networks. Now companies can transform the way they collaborate, communicate and share information with employees and customers to stay competitive in today's social world.

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Comments on the News

    --  "Salesforce.com is seeing unstoppable demand for the social enterprise
        as companies see their customers and employees become more social and
        mobile by the day," said Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO, salesforce.com.
        "With Salesforce Rypple and Salesforce Site.com, we're excited that
        companies will now be able to extend their social enterprise to reach
        every employee and every customer."
Salesforce Rypple - Social Performance Management for Every Employee

The way people work has changed. It's less hierarchical, and more social and collaborative. But the tools to manage people and process at work were designed before the age of social and mobile cloud computing. They automate antiquated processes, and don't enable companies to transparently manage performance across an employee social network.

Social enterprises and progressive HR leaders are embracing Salesforce Rypple, which focuses on the inherently social nature of performance management. Salesforce Rypple allows companies to engage and align every employee -- to set goals, manage objectives, and provide feedback and recognition -- all from within their employee social network. Designed for users, Salesforce Rypple thoughtfully incorporates badges and other social gaming concepts to keep them engaged.

Thousands of companies including Facebook, LivingSocial and Spotify are already using Salesforce Rypple's web-based social performance management apps to liberate performance management from a once-a-year, top-down process and integrate them into daily work, where they can finally make a meaningful impact on performance.

The Employee Social Network Transforms with Salesforce Rypple

Today, just six weeks after closing its acquisition of Salesforce Rypple, salesforce.com is unveiling strategic integrations that will enable Salesforce customers to power the future of their employee social networks.  Using cutting-edge employee feedback, companies will be able to better engage and align people with business goals. The integrations available will include:

    --  Salesforce Rypple for Salesforce: Salesforce customers will be able to
        motivate their teams by giving them Thanks directly from within
        Salesforce on leads, accounts and more. For example, a salesperson will
        be able to give Thanks to a customer service agent for providing great
        service to a customer, or a sales manager will be able to give Thanks to
        a sales rep for closing a deal. These Thanks will appear in a person's
        Salesforce Chatter feed, providing managers and peers with visibility
        into achievements in real-time. In addition, all recognition a person
        receives will become part of their social profile in Salesforce,
        allowing people to build their reputation at work and colleagues to
        identify experts.
    --  Salesforce Rypple for Chatter: Managers and teams will be able to create
        custom badges to recognize team and individual achievements. Appearing
        in the Chatter feed, others can see, comment on, or 'like' them. Whether
        finance awards a team for coming in under budget or an engineer is
        recognized for a critical new development, the combination of Salesforce
        Rypple and Chatter will help break down departmental silos and provide
        management with visibility into key contributions -- all in the employee
        social network.
Salesforce Site.com - Delivering a Consistent Brand Experience to Every Customer

With the tremendous adoption of public social networks and mobile devices, marketing organizations must engage consumers in entirely new ways. Customers and prospects are turned off by stale and static websites, and expect fresh and relevant content to be delivered across each channel. But companies still rely upon outdated Web infrastructure, created before the advent of Facebook, Twitter and the iPad. And the lack of consistency across websites and public social networks weakens the brand experience.

Salesforce Site.com changes the game and allows marketers to operate at the speed of social. Salesforce Site.com is the world's first and only cloud content management system built for the social enterprise, allowing marketers to quickly and easily deliver a consistent brand experience to their customers and prospects. Not only does it provide a comprehensive studio and visual tools, Salesforce Site.com allows users to create content once and publish it in seconds across a company's corporate sites, landing pages and to public social networks. Providing marketers with the ability to dynamically style their data, Salesforce Site.com also allows users to seamlessly embed rich media -- including videos, images, social widgets and more.

Salesforce Site.com integrates into existing Salesforce environments including Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Force.com custom apps and the underlying common Database.com. This allows enterprise users to leverage all of the information available within Salesforce to deliver an optimal website experience.

Today leading brands such as FICO, The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Company and Hewlett-Packard are already publishing sites using Salesforce Site.com.

Publishing at the Speed of Social Across Public Social Networks with Salesforce Site.com

Salesforce.com is launching Salesforce Site.com with powerful, new innovations, enabling companies to connect with every customer on websites and public social networks with a consistent brand, including:

    --  Template Driven Sites: Template driven styling ensures the brand
        experience is consistent across websites and public social networks,
        including Facebook.  By making it easy to update styling in one place,
        Salesforce Site.com allows marketers to be agile and consistent.
    --  Drag-and-Drop Forms: With dynamic data-binding, Salesforce Site.com
        turns sites into highly scalable marketing machines, with drag and drop
        forms and data driven pages that are seamlessly integrated to Force.com
        and all Salesforce data.
    --  Built-in Collaboration with Chatter: Salesforce Site.com users can now
        easily connect with R&D, sales, Web developers and even external
        entities such as creative agencies and design firms using Chatter. Open
        collaboration through the content development process makes it easier
        than ever to ensure the right message is delivered.
    --  Multi-language: Salesforce Site.com makes it easy to localize and
        publish websites and content on an integrated content delivery network.
        Marketers can now scale their message globally, in multiple languages.
Pricing and Availability

    --  Salesforce Rypple is generally available today. Pricing starts at $5
        USD, per user, per month.
    --  The Salesforce Rypple integration for Salesforce is scheduled to be
        generally available in April 2012 at no additional cost for paying
        Rypple customers. Customers will be able to install the app from the
        AppExchange.
    --  Salesforce Site.com is generally available today.
    --  Salesforce Site.com charges per site and per website developer user. The
        price of a site is $1,500 USD per month. Salesforce Site.com can be
        purchased stand-alone or added to existing salesforce.com installations.
    --  Publisher and contributor users are an additional $125 USD and $20 USD,
        respectively, per month.
    --  From today through April 30, 2012, customers can take advantage of a
        special Salesforce Site.com promotion that includes two publishers, two
        contributors and one published site at the price of $825 USD, per month.
    --  Customers who purchase salesforce.com technologies should make their
        purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available.
Additional Resources

    --  For more information about Salesforce Rypple, please visit
        http://www.rypple.com.
    --  For more information about Salesforce Site.com, please visit
        http://www.site.com.
    --  Interested in joining one of the best places to work? Check out our
        recruiting page:www.salesforce.com/dreamjob.
    --  Follow @salesforce on Twitter.
    --  Like salesforce.com on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/Salesforce.
    --  Join us today for Cloudforce San Francisco. Register to attend or join
        us virtually on Salesforce Live!: http://www.facebook.com/salesforce
    --  A community of good people doing great things: The Salesforce.com
        Foundation:http://www.salesforcefoundation.org.
About Salesforce.com

With more than 100,000 customers, salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company that is leading the shift to the social enterprise. Social enterprises leverage social, mobile and open cloud technologies to put customers at the heart of their business. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, the company's platform and application services allow customers to:

    --  Create employee social networks with Salesforce Chatter, Salesforce
        Rypple and Salesforce Force.com.
    --  Develop customer social networks with the Salesforce Sales Cloud,
        Salesforce Service Cloud and Salesforce Data.com.
    --  Connect with customers on public social networks with Salesforce Heroku,
        Salesforce Radian6 and Salesforce Site.com.
    --  Empower small business to become social enterprises with Salesforce
        Desk.com and Salesforce Do.com.
    --  Extend a company's social enterprise with apps from the leading
        enterprise app marketplace, AppExchange.
    --  Run apps on Database.com, the first social enterprise database.
Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit http://salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

©2012 salesforce.com, inc.  All rights reserved. Salesforce.com, Salesforce, Chatter, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Radian6, Jigsaw, AppExchange, Force.com, Heroku, and all associated logos are trademarks of salesforce.com, inc. in the United States and other countries. Salesforce.com offers its Siteforce products and services in Germany under the Force.com Sites trademark. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.  Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Nick Stein, +1-416-930-0856, nstein@rypple.com, or Ashish Patel, +1-415-546-5824, ashish.patel@salesforce.com, both of salesforce.com

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

Apical Licenses iridix Image Processing Cores to Texas Instruments Incorporated

LONDON, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Apical Limited announced a licensing agreement with Texas Instruments Incorporated
(TI) in which TI will leverage Apical's iridix image processing IP cores in future
products.

    iridix is an advanced method of dynamic range control that enables cameras to take
better pictures and displays to give better viewing experiences in varying, sometimes
difficult lighting conditions. The technology is derived from research into how the human
eye adapts to changing lighting environments. Sophisticated digital processing addresses
each image pixel in real-time, extending beyond traditional backlight and contrast
controls, to adjust the image accordingly. This process operates at a system level
optimized for low power consumption.

    iridix acts as a central component in high dynamic range imaging and also helps
address several imaging design challenges for converged mobile imaging devices.

    Michael Tusch, CEO, Apical said, "Since we introduced the first version of iridix in
2002, it has become clear that this kind of technology is required in almost all digital
imaging products, and we focus intensively both on remaining at the forefront of its
evolution and on working closely with our partners to ensure that end products achieve the
highest possible quality and performance standards. We are very pleased that our license
agreement with TI will enable a variety of end equipment manufacturers to implement this
technology into their designs."

    "TI has a longstanding history of delivering advanced imaging functionality across
various product portfolios," said Jeremiah Golston, fellow and chief architect of the
DaVinci(TM) video processor platform, TI. "We are working with Apical and the iridix
technology to build on that legacy and provide our customers' with market-leading
innovations."

    The iridix image processing IP cores will be integrated into TI products targeting
digital imaging and display applications.

    About Apical

    Apical is a leader in advanced image and video processing technology for embedded
applications. The company's products are designed to enhance the visual experience of
cameras and displays by enabling higher-quality imagery which is adaptive to the usage
environment. Apical works primarily with leading OEMs and semiconductor manufacturers for
whom high-performance imaging is a key differentiator.

    http://www.apical.co.uk

Source: Apical Ltd

Rushad Ahmad, Tel: +44(0)20-7038-3824, email: rushad@apical.co.uk

WD® Shipping My Book® Thunderbolt(TM) Duo Dual-Drive Storage System: Ultra-Fast Read/Write Times for Creative Pros, and Today's Need-it-Now Consumers

Up to 6 TB Capacities, Double-safe Protection, RAID, User Serviceability, and Dual Thunderbolt Ports for Daisy Chaining and Unparalleled Workflow Efficiency

IRVINE, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Western Digital®(NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, is now shipping its first external hard drive with Thunderbolt(TM) technology - the My Book® Thunderbolt(TM) Duo dual-drive storage system. The new My Book Thunderbolt Duo provides professionals and Mac® enthusiasts with five primary areas of performance, double-safe data protection and flexibility; ultra-fast data transfer rates for greater work efficiency; a 4 TB/6 TB large-capacity; customized dual-drive storage system with RAID 0, 1 and JBOD options; customer serviceable drives; and dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy-chaining multiple My Book Thunderbolt Duo devices or other peripherals.

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Thunderbolt technology brings a new way to connect high-speed storage devices to any desktop or notebook computer with a Thunderbolt port while delivering unmatched speed for multitasking activities such as, editing video/music, 3D rendering, and completing other high definition graphics-intensive projects.

"Offering lightning-fast throughput in both directions, the new WD Thunderbolt Duo storage systems are just what I need for organizing, editing, and archiving complex High Definition video projects," said Bruce Dorn, DGA (Director's Guild of America). Configurable as either RAID 0 or RAID 1 - and offered in both 4 TB and 6 TB capacities - these new WD Thunderbolt Duo systems are the perfect solution for video filmmakers who are desperate for an uber-fast time sensitive project management solution."

"The My Book Thunderbolt Duo offers large storage capacities for creative professionals and enthusiasts who produce, edit, or need quick access to large files, including HD video," said Jody Bradshaw, general manager of WD consumer storage solutions. "Its dual Thunderbolt ports provide amazing creative flexibility while allowing daisy-chaining of up to six My Book Thunderbolt Duo drives or other high performance peripherals for fast and efficient workflow. The combination of storage, backup, security, flexibility and speed makes the My Book Thunderbolt Duo the ideal choice for creative professionals who need to write, store, protect and edit high-definition and graphic intensive projects."

My Book Thunderbolt Duo is an ideal, all-in-one external drive for creative professionals, enthusiasts, and consumers who own vast amounts of digital content including videos, music, and photos. The drive serves as a safe and reliable way to backup content stored on your computer while providing the fastest way to get information to and from the WD drive.  In addition, its RAID 1 support allows users to create a second copy of their digital content on the drive for double-safe protection, and peace of mind. The drive also supports a JBOD mode (allocate each disk individually to a specific task) excellent option for users running Windows OS on a Mac.

Additional features found on the My Book Thunderbolt Duo include out-of-the-box compatibility with Mac OS Time Machine and formatting for HFS + Journaled for Mac; capability for multi-stream workflows; and a 3-year limited warranty.

Price and Availability
The My Book Thunderbolt Duo is available now at select U.S. retailers and online at http://www.wdstore.com starting at $599.99 USD MSRP (4 TB) and $699.99 (6 TB).

About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage, and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and home entertainment products.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers, and retailers under the Western Digital and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expected availability dates for My Book Thunderbolt Duo. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, demand, global economic conditions and other risks and uncertainties listed in Western Digital's recent SEC filings, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak on as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products or services may be available in all regions of the world. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

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CONTACT: Heather Skinner, WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com

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

Newest Version of TargetX CRM Tool Increases Mobility and Social Engagement for College Recruiters

The Student Recruitment Manager (SRM), a cloud-based customer relationship management system for admissions offices, just became more flexible, mobile and social thanks to a new series of enhancements.

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher education company TargetX has introduced the latest version of its CRM tool for college admissions. The Spring '12 release of new features and functions makes the Student Recruitment Manager® more flexible and powerful, according to CEO Brian Wm. Niles.

"The SRM has emerged as the clear choice for schools looking to recruit more efficiently and effectively," Niles said. "This latest release provides even more capabilities -- in such areas as reporting, travel management, email broadcasting, workflows, telemarketing and social engagement."

The Recruitment Manager already provides integration with the social networks that students use most, giving colleges the ability to combine personal data about their prospects with the conversations that are taking place on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Now, admissions officers will also be able to engage students via YouTube, and they will have the ability to track the social profiles of schools as well as students.

Many of the enhancements to the SRM® coincide with the latest release of the world's leading CRM platform from Salesforce.com. The SRM is built on the Force.com platform, which means TargetX can pass along to clients any of the improvements that Salesforce makes to its cloud-based CRM system.

"This is a great example of the benefits of our connection with Salesforce," said Niles. "We're delivering an environment that provides automatic upgrades to our clients whether the developments come from us or from Salesforce."

This latest group of enhancements from Salesforce -- called the Spring '12 release -- reflects a continuing emphasis on social engagement. The company is pioneering the shift to what it calls the "social enterprise," which encourages organizations to embrace the social web and use it to connect with customers and prospects.

While TargetX sees this release of enhancements further increasing its leadership in social CRM, the list of new developments for its Recruitment Manager goes beyond social engagement. Included in the new version are:

    --  "Live Agent," which enables the admissions staff to chat with students
        and parents in a customized console, on demand, right from the college's
        website. That conversation can then be saved within the student's
        record.
    --  A new Form Assembly tool that makes it simple for schools to create
        their own drag-and-drop inquiry forms, "quick apps," event registration
        forms and other online forms -- all integrated with the CRM system.
    --  An online application that provides more flexibility regarding whether
        application payments are allowed and required.
    --  A new parent communication feature that gives colleges the choice of
        sending email broadcasts to students, parents -- or both -- with the
        simple click of a checkbox.
    --  The ability to create and track recruitment travel activities like
        college fairs, high school visits and corporate events.
    --  A built-in, internal social network -- called Chatter -- that keeps
        staff members in contact with each other and on top of all relevant
        information, even when they're on the road.
Among the strengths of the SRM are its built-in electronic communication tools, including the leading email broadcasting and online chat tools in higher education, and a fully-integrated event management tool.

To learn more about the newest version of the SRM, visit: http://www.targetx.com/spring12

About TargetX

TargetX is a unique higher education company that offers both technology tools and consulting services designed to help colleges recruit today's more sophisticated, web-savvy students.

Founded in 1998 on the belief that colleges need to change the way they communicate with prospects and their families, TargetX has been a forward-thinking leader in managing change in higher education and embracing the concept of the experience in higher ed marketing. More recently, TargetX launched an Education & Training Center (ETC) where admissions professionals can collaborate and brainstorm with colleagues and thought leaders through coursework and office retreats.

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

About Salesforce

With more than 100,000 customers, Salesforce.com is the world's leading cloud computing company and is pioneering the shift to the "social enterprise." TargetX chose to build its Student Recruitment Manager on the world-famous Force.com platform, which powers the Salesforce CRM tool.

One of the many advantages of the Force.com platform for users of the SRM is the ability to take advantage of enhancements developed by Salesforce as well as TargetX -- part of the appeal of a cloud-based solution. In addition, SRM users can add to the capabilities of their TargetX system through more than a thousand add-on products that address the specific needs of their office or staff -- including telemarketing, on-demand printing or deeper data analysis.

To learn more, visit http://www.salesforce.com

SOURCE  TargetX

TargetX

CONTACT: Ray Ulmer, TargetX, +1-877-715-7474 ext 101, ulmer@targetx.com

WIND Mobile CEO: Canadian Mobile Users to Face Higher Prices and Less Choice as a Result of Government Announcement

Decision to cap spectrum auction puts incumbent interests over consumer
interests

TORONTO, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Despite the government's claim that
yesterday's announcement will 'provide Canadian families with more
choices at low prices', the reality is that consumers will face higher
prices, fewer choices and a return to the era of incumbent dominated
wireless, Globalive Wireless Management Corp. stated, following a
decision by the Harper government to hold a spectrum auction with caps.

"The announcement creates the illusion that the government has gone
all-in to create a competitive wireless landscape, when they've only
done half the job," said Anthony Lacavera, CEO of WIND Mobile.
"Delivering on foreign ownership is only half of the equation. We've
spent countless months telling the government that caps will destroy
our ability to compete with the incumbents in the next auction, thereby
crippling wireless competition in Canada."

The government is prepared to take credit for creating a level playing
field in the upcoming auction, when all they've really done is stack
the deck in favour of the incumbents. To build out an LTE network, 10
MHz of spectrum is necessary. This decision only allows new entrants
access to half that amount and will prevent any carriers, other than
the incumbents, from building faster networks and keeping up with the
increased consumer demand for the best available smartphone technology.

"The government invested in a solid foundation but now they're asking us
to build a house without the tools," added Lacavera. "It's a simple
formula, without the ability to acquire 10 MHz, NO new entrant can
build out LTE, which means NO new entrant can viably compete in the
long term. This is a smoke and mirrors announcement designed to
distract from the fact that they've sided with the incumbents at the
expense of Canadians."

Without access to the 700 MHz spectrum set aside at the next auction, no
new entrant would be able to acquire enough spectrum to launch LTE and
effectively compete with the incumbents.

About WIND Mobile and Globalive Holdings

WIND Mobile provides voice, text and data services to Canadians on a
next-generation wireless network and is committed to offering a level
of wireless service presently not available in Canada. WIND is built on
actual conversations that are happening with Canadians who are
passionate about wireless and creating a better mobile offering
nationally. For more information about WIND Mobile, please visit http://www.WINDmobile.ca.

Globalive Holdings is a leading provider of telecommunications solutions
in Canada and internationally to the consumer, business and hospitality
markets. The Globalive companies include: WIND Mobile, Yak
Communications, One Connect, Canopco and Globalive Carrier Services.
For more information, visit http://www.globalive.com.

SOURCE  WIND Mobile

WIND Mobile

CONTACT: Media contact:
Shelley Thomas, Narrative Advocacy Media, Office: (416) 922-2211 x3364,  Cell: 416-357-7829, shelley.thomas@narrative.ca

WeddingWire First to Offer Free Mobilized Wedding Websites

Wedding details now accessible to engaged couples and their guests on-the-go

BETHESDA, Md., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WeddingWire.com, the nation's leading wedding marketplace, is excited to announce the industry's first free mobile wedding websites, providing engaged couples and their guests access to wedding information, from the palm of their hand.  Wedding websites, one of WeddingWire's most popular wedding planning tools, are a simple and free way to inform wedding guests of all the wedding details; with the newly-launched mobile wedding websites, details are now available to everyone while on-the-go!

Wedding websites are a great way to stay in contact with guests throughout the planning process; however, now empowered with mobile access to the event details, guests can arrive in town for the "big day" and quickly and easily confirm key details such as hotel and venue addresses, ceremony start times and special instructions.

Engaged couples maintain the ability to create free wedding websites online in three easy steps: choosing a design from among 120 designer themes, entering all of the exciting event details and customizing their site with applications for registry, travel and more.  WeddingWire has taken the next step by automatically mobilizing the couples' wedding website, which gives guests the ability to submit their RSVP and meal selections directly from their mobile devices and access the details upon arrival.  Guests are also able to post comments and share photos with the couple and other guests, before, during and after the wedding, using a new Social Guest Book application. Engaged couples are able to update their wedding website online and their mobile site will be updated automatically, providing a seamless sync of information.

"Mobile technology has made a huge impact on the way engaged couples are planning their weddings," says Sonny Ganguly, Chief Marketing Officer, WeddingWire. "As the first company in the industry to launch fully mobilized wedding websites, we're proud to provide increased convenience to couples who are planning and guests who are attending weddings. Our planning tools continue to offer couples the easiest way to enjoy their wedding planning process and now they can do and share even more, from the palm of their hands."

WeddingWire continues to be the industry leader in mobile technology for both engaged couples and wedding vendors. In September 2010, WeddingWire was the first in the wedding industry to launch a fully mobilized version of their site at m.weddingwire.com. The following fall, WeddingWire released the Go Mobile tool that allows wedding professionals to mobilize their own websites in seconds.

Read more at: http://www.weddingwire.com/press-center/press-releases/2012/weddingwire-first-to-offer-free-mobilized-wedding-websites.html

About WeddingWire, Inc.

WeddingWire(TM), the nation's leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

SOURCE  WeddingWire, Inc.

WeddingWire, Inc.

CONTACT: Kate Hoffman, WeddingWire, Inc., +1-301-231-9473, press@weddingwire.com

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

Foodily Announces Tastemaker Team Featuring Celebrities, Renowned Chefs and Healthy Living Experts

Follow experts, share recipes and get inspired at Foodily

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Foodily(TM), the social recipe network that lets you share recipes with friends and search recipes from across the web, has announced the launch of its Tastemaker Team. Food lovers can now follow daily food and drink suggestions from world-renowned chefs, cookbook authors, celebrities and health experts through their custom Foodily feed.

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Tastemakers Include:

    --  Renowned Chef, Cat Cora, the first and only female Iron Chef on Food
        Network's Iron Chef America, mother of 4, cookbook author, restaurateur,
        humanitarian, food and lifestyle expert, and co-host of BRAVO's Around
        the World in 80 Plates (http://www.catcora.com/)
    --  Laurie David, environmental activist, producer of the Academy Award
        winning documentary, An Inconvenient Truth and the author of The Family
        Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time
        (http://www.thefamilydinnerbook.com)
    --  Cristina Ferrare, New York Times best selling author, talk show host,
        contributor to Oprah.com food blogs and videos
        (http://cristinaferrarecooks.com/)
    --  Lisa McRee, Journalist, former Good Morning America Anchor and creator
        of the food blog, The Skinny (http://www.theskinny.us.com/)
    --  Chef Bradley Ogden, James Beard Award-winning chef behind Bradley Ogden
        at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas and California's Lark Creek Restaurant
        Group, and author of Holiday Dinners with Bradley Ogden and Bradley
        Ogden's Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. (http://www.chefbradleyogden.com/)
    --  Rob Riggle actor, comedian, writer and U.S. Marine, currently starring
        in Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and the upcoming 21 Jump Street, connoisseur of
        hearty meals (http://www.robriggle.com/)

By following Tastemakers, cooking exactly the way you want is always within reach, regardless of your eating preferences or dietary restrictions. Foodily users can reference what dishes their favorite food experts choose-from low-carb to low fat, to family friendlyand socially responsible. For example, by following journalist Lisa McRee, people will see recipes Lisa used to lose more than 30 pounds in 4 months along with other weight management selections. People interested in serving meals they thought would be too difficult, costly and time consuming can follow Cristina Ferrare for simple yet elegant meals for the family and entertaining friends. Busy parents can follow Naptime Chef, Kelsey Banfield, to learn how to cook simple family food on a tight schedule.

"Whether you're looking for the perfect pasta dish, need entertaining advice from celebrity caterer Lulu Powers, or are on a quest for simple, yet sensational meals from Cat Cora, Foodily connects you to the right Tastemakers to follow," said Andrea Cutright, CEO of Foodily. "More than ever, people want to share recipes and benefit from the experience of others. Foodily is enabling people, for the first time, to connect to the friends and experts they trust online."

With Foodily's recent Facebook Timeline integration, not only can you discover great recipes, you can access them quickly and easily. With a simple "fave" of a recipe from Foodily.com, the Foodily app on Facebook, or the free Foodily app for iPhone, your newfound favorites appear in the Facebook Ticker and are saved to your personal Timeline.

This prestigious panel of celebrities, chefs, authors and foodies serve up unique food perspectives and have been selected by Foodily to help direct the diverse needs and tastes of Foodily users. For a full list of featured Foodily Tastemakers, please visit http://www.foodily.com/tastemakers.

Visuals available at http://blog.foodily.com/press-page/.

For interview opportunities with select Tastemakers, please contact binay@galaxysix.com.

About Foodily:

Foodily makes it easy to discover, collect, and share the food you love. Use Foodily to find out what friends want to eat, find and save foods that meet various eating styles or follow friends and food experts who inspire you. Based in San Mateo, CA, the company is backed by leading venture capital firm Index Ventures. Visit http://www.foodily.com and share what you love to eat.

Contact:

Binay Curtis

(415) 596-6678
binay@galaxysix.com

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Discover Spanish wines at Whole Foods Market®

Taste and tweet on March 22 and April 19

AUSTIN, Texas, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the staccato of flamenco dancers to the roar of a soccer game, Hispanophiles delight in Spain's sights, sounds and tastes, including some of the most sought-after wines in the world. From crisp albarino to velvety tempranillo, Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) will celebrate Spain's wine heritage this spring by featuring 12 stellar wines from one of the world's most exciting wine regions, all priced under $20.

With the largest grape acreage in the world, Spain is also the third largest producer of wine, following only Italy and France. Spain has enjoyed explosive growth and popularity over the past decade, and Whole Foods Market will showcase not only the diversity of Spanish wines, wineries and wine regions, but also tapas recipes and cheeses to pair with each wine.

"Spain is on fire right now," said Doug Bell, national buyer for Whole Foods Market.  "Ten years ago, people thought of dusty, thin Rioja from Spain, but today, there are lesser known, fine wines from La Mancha to the Basque Country. We're excited to share these beautiful Spanish finds with our shoppers."

Wine enthusiasts are invited to learn about wines from Spain at in-store tastings and during two Twitter Tastings. Go to wholefoods.com/wines for details about the Twitter Tastings and use the hashtag #WFMwine. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.

Spanish Wines Twitter Tasting 1 - Mar. 22 at 7 p.m. CDT

    --  Hermanos Lurton Verdejo
    --  Castano Organic Monastrell
    --  Monte Oton Garnacha (Grenache)
Spanish Wines Twitter Tasting 2 - Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. CDT

    --  Castell de Raimat Albarino
    --  Faustino Rioja
    --  Mas de Leda Tempranillo
Whole Foods Market's featured Spanish wines include:

    --  Hermanos Lurton Verdejo from Rueda
    --  Castell de Raimat Albarino from Costers del Segre in Catalan
    --  Spartico Organic Tempranillo from Valencia
    --  Protos Tinto Fino from Ribera del Duero
    --  Faustino Rioja from Rioja
    --  Maximo Tempranillo from La Mancha
    --  Mas de Leda Tempranillo from Castilla y Leon
    --  La Vendimia Granacha Tempranillo from Rioja
    --  Cellars Can Blau Blau Carinena Garnacha-Syrah from Priorat
    --  Monte Oton Garnacha from Campo de Borja
    --  Castillo de Monseran Garnacha from Carinena
    --  Castano Organic Monastrell from Yecla
Note: Wine photos are available at http://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/news/discover-spanish-wines-at-whole-foods-market

Contact:
Ashley Hawkins, Whole Foods Market

(512) 542.0381
Ashley.Hawkins@wholefoods.com

SOURCE  Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market

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

International Calling for the Price of a Local Call Proving Popular for ChatTime

MIAMI, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    ChatTime [http://www.chattimeapp.com ], the award-winning iPhone app for high quality
international calls, is seeing an increasing number of users in the UK making FREE
international calls to other ChatTime users.

    ChatTime's free international call solution works by connecting two local calls made
to a landline by ChatTime users, so essentially, an international call costs the same as a
local landline call. And because ChatTime uses the mobile network, calls can be made
anytime, anywhere with amazing voice quality.

    There is no obvious reason for the growth other than the viral aspect and the fact
that ChatTime is easy to use. When asked about the growth, Daniel Currie, co-founder and
CEO of SmartRoam the developer of ChatTime, commented, "The UK has a reasonably high
volume of people who originate from outside of the UK who want to keep in contact with
friends and family at home. Because data plans are expensive and access to Wi-Fi and 3G
isn't always convenient, the ability to make an international call using your plan
minutes, or for the price of a local call to a landline is very attractive and
convenient."

    To give you an idea of the adoption of ChatTime free calls in the UK, as a percentage
of the overall customer base, 35% of ChatTime UK users have made or received free calls
using ChatTime. Average call duration in the UK is also higher, with calls originating or
terminating in the UK lasting for 10 minutes longer than the global average, with
Australia, Spain and USA being the most popular ChatTime destinations.

    It is not only free calls that are looking positive for ChatTime's growth in the UK.
ChatTime's low-cost paid international calls are also proving to be popular. Currie
commented, "Just over 35% of users who make a call to a non ChatTime user with the US$1
trial credit which comes with each new account, then proceed to purchase ChatTime credits,
with the global average being 17%."

    Currie also mentioned with the UK having an appetite for international calling, they
will accelerate their plans to acquire more UK customers. After witnessing strong growth
in China after localising much of the ChatTime user experience they expect to see same
level of adoption in the UK.

    It is certainly an exciting time, with ChatTime being one of the few solutions to
offer UK users free and low-cost international calls using the mobile network instead of
Wi-Fi or 3G at a time when carriers globally are looking to monetise data plans with voice
minutes gradually becoming commoditised.

    If you are an iPhone user and make international calls, download ChatTime from the App
Store by clicking here [http://chattime.co/sN5Vc3 ]. You can immediately call other
ChatTime users for free, or make your first international call to non-ChatTime users for
free with the US$1 trial credit included.

    Media Contact:

   
    Charles Tidswell
    VP Marketing
    Tel: +65-9838-3849
    charles@smartroam.net

Source: SmartRoam

HeatMapz - Nightlife's Biggest Problem - Solved

ZURICH, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Cross reference: Pictures can be downloaded under:

    http://www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100050596/?langid=2

    HeatMapz is a new smartphone app for clubbers, party animals and concert-goers. The
app shows, in real time, what the current atmosphere, music and queues at the clubs near
you are like. The live data is generated by the nightlife community itself and is clearly
displayed on a map. HeatMapz also shows which of your Facebook friends are currently in
which club or concert. HeatMapz offers club-goers a useful decision-making tool when out
and about and bridges the gap between the prior event listing and ongoing event.

    HeatMapz is an innovation. All the current websites or iPhone apps to do with events
or event calendars only cover the announcement of the event but not the atmosphere during
the event.

    HeatMapz is currently available for over 20,000 clubs and bars worldwide.

    Teaser Clip on Youtube: http://bit.ly/wxVMzX
Download iPhone: http://bit.ly/heatmapz

    Download Android: http://bit.ly/heatmapz2

    Why do you need HeatMapz?

    Event calendars are, of course, great. Unfortunately, you cannot tell your guests in
advance what the atmosphere at the event will be like.

    With the HeatMapz map display, it is immediately clear on the relevant evening which
locations are hot and which are not, and you can also always check whether it's worth
heading to another club. With just one click. For free.

    As HeatMapz depends on events as they happen, all data is deleted every day at midday
and the overall atmosphere rating is reset to 'Zero'.

    Also good for DJs

    DJs use Facebook as the number one communication method to promote their next DJ set.
With HeatMapz, DJs can now also let their fans know, in real time, the atmosphere of the
current event as all app information is shown directly on their own Facebook wall. This
creates a veritable word-of-mouth effect amongst their own fans. As proof, the DJ can take
photos via the app and attach them to the event. Armin van Buuren would be delighted.

    DJ Promo Clip on YouTube: http://youtu.be/AQ931xmp5_o

    Download footage (zip file): http://heatmapz.codeserver.ch/heatmapz_pr_images.zip

    About Xeebel AG

    Xeebel AG is an established start-up company based in Zurich and deals with Web2.0
software solutions in connection with couponing. The vision of the young company is to
introduce the only social couponing solution which is tailored to the needs of different
market segments and thus offering a 'SME-friendly' coupon solution.

   
    Oliver Stacker
    oliver@xeebel.com
    +41-78-705-88-45

Source: Xeebel AG

Cimatron Meeting Brazilian Manufacturers' CAD/CAM Needs

CimatronE to be Showcased at Major Brazilian Trade Show FMU, March 20-23, 2012

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ and TASE: CIMT) today announced
that independent Brazilian reseller CimaCAD will be showcasing leading CAD/CAM software
solution CimatronE at FMU, Brazil's premier tooling, modeling and machining fair.

    "Brazil hosts one of the world's largest manufacturing industries and Cimatron is
continuing its push into this thriving market," said Alexandre Censi, Cimatron's country
manager for Brazil.

    "As one of the largest trade shows in South America, FMU offers us yet another
opportunity to demonstrate how our integrated CimatronE solution can meet Brazilian
manufacturers' evolving CAD/CAM needs."

    CimaCAD is based in Joinville where FMU will be held. Its operations cover the Santa
Catherina state area in southern Brazil. It is one of several CimatronE resellers across
the country.

    CimatronE's acclaimed mold making capabilities will be the focus of the CimaCAD booth
at FMU. In particular, experts will be showcasing the software's strength as an integrated
solution, from quoting to design and NC programming. CimatronE's acclaimed functionality
includes data import, quoting, parting analysis, tool design, drafting, NC programming for
2.5 to 5-axis, and electrode creation.

    The latest version of CimatronE offers powerful new features, including: analysis
tools to establish parting directions and the parting line; location analysis for sliders
and lifters; automated lifter and insert tools and early machining capabilities. In NC
programming, CimatronE 10 offers background toolpath calculations, higher quality
toolpaths for second rough operations, a new finishing strategy, and a new cutter library.

    "Attendees at FMU will have the opportunity to see for themselves CimatronE's array of
benefits, particularly how it improves project design and programming times, enhances
product quality, and reduces production costs," said Mr. Censi.

    FMU will be held from March 20-23, 2012. CimaCAD's CimatronE display will be at booth
#63.

    About Cimatron

    With 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is
a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well
as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive,
cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and ultimately shorten
product delivery time.

    The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions
for mold design, die design, electrode design, 2.5 to 5 Axis milling, wire EDM, turn,
Mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's
subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the
automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in
over 40 countries worldwide.

    Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT.
For more information, please visit Cimatron's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com

    This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and
operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and
uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to:
currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating
future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased
competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's
business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or
combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

   
    For More Information Contact:

    Idit Pass Lagziel
    Marketing Manager
    Cimatron Ltd.
    Phone: +972-73-237-0298
    Email: iditp@cimatron.com

    Ilan Erez
    Chief Financial Officer
    Cimatron Ltd.
    Phone: +972-73-237-2114
    Email: ilane@cimatron.com

    For more information on Cimatron's activities in Brazil, contact:
    Alexandre Censi
    Email: AlexC@Cimatron.com
    Phone: +55-11-8272-8512

Source: Cimatron Ltd

Deezer Targets Eastern Europe

PARIS, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Deezer now covers all European countries from Iceland to Russia (46 countries).

    Deezer, the leading music streaming service worldwide with over 20 million users, is
launchesing in Eastern Europe on March 15th, 2012 and is set to become a top destination
for all music fans. Deezer will respondto all music fans'needs: discover, listen to,
organize and share all the music they love, anytime and anywhere,without limitation, on
any device.

    A huge on-demand library:

    In partnership with 2.000 music labels including Universal, Warner, Sony and EMI,
Deezer offers the most complete catalogue to music fans: 15 million tracks available
on-demand and thousands of artists' discographies, biographies and reviews. Users are also
invited to upload their own tracks onto Deezer to create their first playlists.

    A strong focus on editorial:

    Deezer gives customers extraordinary moments of musical inspiration thanks to dozens
of radio channels in 12 music genres and 30,000 artist-based radio channels. Deezer has
also hired the best local editorial experts, who live and breathe music themselves, to
recommend both what's hot and their favorites.

    Streaming music services, the future of the music industry:

    Deezer is a 100% web-based solution, instantly accessible with no need to download any
software, meaning that you can access your music immediately wherever you are. Deezer has
a subscriber satisfaction of 90% and an average monthly usage of 60h.

    An exclusive partnership with Facebook:

    Deezer and Facebook have created the first seamless global music experience that will
thrill all newcomers: Deezer advanced integration now allows millions of users to access,
discover and share unlimited music in one click on Facebook.

    Deezer offers:

   
    - Discovery Mode (Free) - The Discovery Mode on PC/Mac and mobile devices
      will allow you to listen to radio channels and smart radio (unlimited listening) and
      to music on demand (access to 15 million tracks) in 30-sec clips
    - Free Trial - If you want to try out, you can get a 15-day free trial. You'll
      have the ability to unsubscribe during the 15 days, no commitment, no payment due
    - Premium: 3.49 euros. Unlimited streaming on any PC/Mac
    - Premium+: 6.99 euros.Also available on mobile phones, all smart phones,
      tablets, IP TVs & IP Sound Systems including Sonos and Logitech Squeezebox, making it
      more ubiquitous than any other digital music platforms. You can even play your music
      offline; on a plane, on top of a mountain, anywhere, you won't need 3G, Wi-Fi or the
      web to access it.

    Daniel Marhely, Founder of Deezer, said:

    "We are thrilled today to launch Deezer in Eastern Europe l and to play a key role in
the music revolution. This is a very exciting key turning point for Deezer following 4
years of an extraordinary success made of passion".

    Axel Dauchez, CEO, said:

    "We're extremely excited to be launching Deezer here in these countries. With easy
access everywhere music fans will be able to enjoy music anywhere they like, at any time,
and be able to share their music with their friends, easily and legally. Our team of
experts will help users make musical discoveries that matter to them. Deezer is set to
make music more accessible than ever before in Europe".

    About Deezer:

    Created in 2007 in France, Deezer was the firstly launched unlimited, legal and
on-demand music streaming service. It is today the leading player with 20 million users,
600,000 Facebook fans and 300,000 followers on Twitter. The arrival of Deezer in Europe is
part of a massive Deezer global launch which sees the premier music streaming service
launch worldwide except US and Japan.

    To find out how you can discover, share and listen to more music than ever, whenever
you like, check out http://www.deezer.com or enter m.deezer.com [http://m.deezer.com ]
in your mobile's web browser.

   
    Discover more at:
    http://www.deezer.com
    Facebook.com/deezer [https://www.facebook.com/deezer ]
    Twitter :  DeezerWorld

Source: Deezer

Presscontact: pr@deezer.com ; +33(0)1-55-80-69-02

SAFC Hitech® Opens New Taiwan Facility to Enhance Global Capacity for High-Brightness LED Precursor Manufacturing

ST. LOUIS, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAFC Hitech®, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich® Group, today underlined its commitment to the Asia-Pacific electronics markets with the opening of its new multi-million US dollar facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The 270,000 sq ft( )expansion significantly increases the site's existing capacity for the high-volume manufacturing of high-quality Trimethylgallium (TMG), Triethylgallium (TEG) and Trimethylindium (TMI) precursors for High Brightness LED (HBLED) applications. The site will also produce Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) precursors for the silicon semiconductor market and offer regional transfilling capability and technical service and support. Additional information regarding the facility and its opening can be found at SAFC Hitech's social media hub, SAFC hi.

The latest expansion of SAFC Hitech's global manufacturing footprint reinforces Taiwan as a strategic regional hub from which to leverage the Company's existing proprietary knowledge and capabilities as a leading provider of ultra-high purity metalorganic and silicon precursors for thin film deposition production processes for the microelectronics and optoelectronic markets. SAFC Hitech's existing Taiwan operations will transition to the new Kaohsiung facility, which opened today during a ceremony attended by dignitaries, including Kaohsiung City Mayor, Miss Chiu Chen, and senior Company executives, Rakesh Sachdev, Sigma-Aldrich President and CEO, Gilles Cottier, SAFC President and Philip Rose, SAFC Hitech President.

Speaking of the new facility, Philip Rose commented: "One of SAFC Hitech's key objectives is to continue to provide leading materials technology solutions to drive functional performance in end use devices in the high growth markets we serve - for now and in the future. Following the March 2010 production expansion for TMG at our Bromborough, UK manufacturing site, this strategic investment in Taiwan will continue to strengthen our position as a leading global supplier of reliable precursors for the HBLED market. This market is tailored to address the increased focus on improving efficiency and reducing energy costs through design and technology advances, which is driving the electronics sector to introduce more energy-conscious products and systems."

"Due to the rise in demand for LEDs, and in particular HBLEDs, we are increasingly engaged in customer collaboration activities throughout the Asia-Pacific region," added Dr. Geoff Irvine, VP of Marketing and Business Development at SAFC Hitech. "With 30 years experience in supplying precursors, our focus is on developing local infrastructure and manufacturing capacity in order to continue to offer customers a broad product range and novel delivery systems optimized for performance and cost of ownership. Our proprietary delivery systems like bubblers/ampoules and EpiFill(TM), EpiVapor(TM) and EpiSensor(TM) are allied to strong application development and vertical integrated manufacturing."

In addition to the enhanced manufacturing capacity, SAFC Hitech's Kaohsiung site capabilities can handle and characterize highly specialized laboratory-scale chemicals and features a dedicated customer support center. The site also provides integrated inert atmosphere transfilling stations, state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation for the detection of ultra-low metallic and oxygen containing contaminants and dedicated cylinder preparation and packaging areas. The site is ISO 9001 certified for quality with work to acquire ISO 14001 certification for safety and environmental protocols in process.

For additional information on SAFC Hitech's world-class portfolio of products and services, visit http://www.safchitech.com.  Sales inquires should be directed to Andrew Wallmueller, Vice-President of Global Sales, SAFC Hitech, at Andrew.Wallmueller@sial.com

Cautionary statement:  The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as "can provide," "to drive functional performance," will strengthen our position, "optimized for performance and cost of ownership", "can handle and characterize", or similar expressions, or by expressed or implied discussions regarding potential future revenues from products derived therefrom. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. There can be no guarantee that the products and services described in this release, including TMG, TEG and TMI, will continue to meet the demands of the marketplace. Nor can there be any guarantee that any of these materials will achieve any particular levels of revenue in the future. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of management regarding future events, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. In particular, management's expectations regarding these products and services could be affected by, among other things, unexpected regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; the Company's ability to obtain or maintain patent or other proprietary intellectual property protection; competition in general; government, industry and general public pricing pressures; the impact that the foregoing factors could have on the values attributed to the Company's assets and liabilities as recorded in its consolidated balance sheet, and other risks and factors referred to in Sigma-Aldrich's current Form 10-K on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Sigma-Aldrich is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About SAFC Hitech: SAFC Hitech provides a unique chemistry service translating application understanding into performance materials worldwide. Through collaborative partnerships and an integrated approach from research and development, process development and scale up to commercial manufacturing, SAFC Hitech invests in innovation and manufacturing enabling current and future technology needs. Further information can be found at http://www.safchitech.com.

About SAFC®: SAFC is the custom manufacturing and services business unit of Sigma-Aldrich Corporation. We are recognized as a top 10 global fine chemical supplier and trusted manufacturer of specialty chemicals and biologics for the life science and high technology industries. Utilizing global "Centers of Excellence" and dedicated manufacturing facilities, SAFC can often resolve development and manufacturing challenges and accelerate the production of custom materials. Our rich portfolio includes high-purity inorganic materials for high technology applications, cell culture products, services for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and biochemical production, and complex, multi-step organic synthesis of APIs and key intermediates. For more information about SAFC, visit http://www.safcglobal.com.

About Sigma-Aldrich:Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company whose biochemical, organic chemical products, kits and services are used in scientific research, including genomic and proteomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical, diagnostics and high technology manufacturing. Sigma-Aldrich customers include more than 1.3 million scientists and technologists in life science companies, university and government institutions, hospitals and industry. The Company operates in 40 countries and has nearly 9,000 employees whose objective is to provide excellent service worldwide. Sigma-Aldrich is committed to accelerating customer success through innovation and leadership in Life Science and High Technology.  For more information about Sigma-Aldrich, please visit its website at http://www.sigmaaldrich.com.

SAFC, SAFC Hitech, EpiFill, EpiSensor, EpiVapor and Sigma-Aldrich are registered trademarks of Sigma-Aldrich Co.

SOURCE  Sigma-Aldrich

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Sigma-Aldrich

CONTACT: Company Inquiries, Dr. Geoff Irvine, VP, Business Development of SAFC Hitech, +1-978-374-5200 Ext. 287; or Media, Mark Button, Director of Impress Labs, +1-503-616-3817, mark@impresslabs.com

Web Site: http://www.sigma-aldrich.com

Live Nation Entertainment Establishes LN Labs Fund

LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) announced today the establishment of the LN Labs Fund, a vehicle for strategic investment, partnership and mentoring of the world's most innovative early stage technologies and entrepreneurs.

The LN Labs Fund follows a series of strategic acquisitions by Live Nation Entertainment, including the rich data platform BigChampagne and the live music community site Setlist.fm.

"We're interested in funding great new products that further engage fans and enrich the concert experience. There are a lot of little pieces on the board, and we're developing a structure for putting the best pieces together," said Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation Entertainment. "In the era of the social conversation, we're a very focused platform. We're specialists."

Focusing on equity participation in early stage start-ups in the areas of consumer product development and technology infrastructure, LN Labs Fund will be managed by Eric Garland, executive vice president and general manager of Live Nation Labs; Ethan Kaplan, vice president of products, Live Nation Labs; and Michael Abrams, president of Digital Ventures. Portfolio companies will be supported and mentored by the entire Live Nation Entertainment executive team.

"It's a renaissance for great product innovation," said Kaplan. "Good work is falling off the trees. The challenge for these upstarts is finding their market fit. We bring that to the table. We insist on a very clear product market fit for everything we do."

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.

SOURCE  Live Nation

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Live Nation

CONTACT: Investors, Maili Bergman, +1-310-867-7000, IR@livenation.com, or Media, Jacqueline Peterson, +1-310-360-3051, jacqueline.peterson@ticketmaster.com, both for Live Nation

Web Site: http://www.livenation.com/investors

Information Services Group Launches ISG Transition Council to Address Challenges of IT, Business Process Outsourcing, ADM

More than 50 client and service provider experts to share knowledge, define best practices around optimizing transition phase of outsourcing initiatives

STAMFORD, Conn., March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Information Services Group (ISG) (NASDAQ: III), a leading technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company, announced today the launch of the ISG Transition Council, a panel of client and service provider experts established to address specific challenges encountered during outsourcing transitions.

The Council, composed of more than 50 transition experts from client and service provider organizations, will convene regularly to discuss specific issues related to IT outsourcing (ITO), business process outsourcing (BPO) and application development & maintenance (ADM) transitions. The forums will include case studies, extensive polling and open mic discussions on a selected topic as well as subsequent publication of results and key findings.

"The transition period of the first six months of an outsourcing agreement often determines the ultimate success or failure of the relationship," said Jim Hussey, Global Head of the Transition Service Area for ISG. "Historically, however, both clients and service providers have struggled to adequately address the challenges that arise during a transition, with long-term negative consequences. Through this forum, ISG seeks to define ways they can work together to improve the transition process."

Poorly run or executed transitions can adversely impact both clients and service providers, causing significant cost overruns and poor service performance and often feeding internal resistance to the development initiative. The inability to reassign staff or convince internal business clients the new provider has developed sufficient capability to provide the service are significant challenges to overcome once a transition is perceived to be going poorly.

The ISG Transition Council will provide an independent and objective third-party perspective to help members mitigate these and other transition risks. The findings of the initial forum - on the topic of providing software production access to offshore resources during an ADM transition - will be announced later this month. Future Council sessions will examine service desk transition challenges, transitioning to the cloud, the challenges of incumbent transitions and BPO transition initiation activities.

"ISG is in a unique position to assist clients and their newly selected service provider partners with the transition to a new service delivery model," said Steven Hall, Partner, ISG. "Our insight into the structure and components of outsourcing agreements combined with our knowledge of the services being transitioned and the challenges on both sides to operationalize them enable us to facilitate an open and full discussion. The ISG Transition Council will be an important platform to continue to define best practices."

To learn more about the ISG Transition Council, please contact Jim Hussey (jim.hussey@isg-one.com).

About Information Services Group
Information Services Group (ISG) (NASDAQ: III) is a leading technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company, serving more than 500 clients around the world to help them achieve operational excellence. ISG supports private and public sector organizations to transform and optimize their operational environments through research, benchmarking, consulting and managed services, with a focus on information technology, business process transformation, program management services and enterprise resource planning. Clients look to ISG for unique insights and innovative solutions for leveraging technology, the deepest data source in the industry, and more than five decades of experience of global leadership in information and advisory services. Based in Stamford, Conn., the company has more than 700 employees and operates in 21 countries. For additional information, visit http://www.isg-one.com.

SOURCE  Information Services Group

Information Services Group

CONTACT: Andrew Park, ISG, +1-919-259-9252, andrew.park@isg-one.com; or Rhena Wallace, Cohn & Wolfe for ISG, +1-212-798 9832,  rhena.wallace@cohnwolfe.com

Web Site: http://www.isg-one.com

Yelp Launches in Sweden

Yelp Sets Sail For The Nordics And Makes Land In The Kingdom Of Sweden

STOCKHOLM, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yelp (NYSE: YELP), the community-led city guide and search site, today announced the availability of Yelp Sweden (http://www.yelp.se/). Beginning today, Swedes are able to create accounts on Yelp.se to share their opinions about great local businesses and services. Yelp's free iPhone and Android applications will also be made available in Sweden, as well as its free suite of business owner tools: Yelp for Business Owners (http://biz.yelp.se).

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"Two traits the Swedes are renowned for is an eye for great design and an adventurous spirit for travel, making Yelp a logical fit," said Miriam Warren, Vice President of European Marketing, Yelp. "Having, quite literally, a Smorgasbord of restaurants serving husmanskost as well as specialities from all over the world, a constantly evolving music scene and design boutiques, we look forward to seeing the Yelp community flourish and establish itself in Sweden as the go-to source to find great local businesses."

The site supports Swedish, as well as Dutch, French, German, Italian, English, and Spanish, providing users access to local insights in any one of these 7 languages. Sweden is the eleventh country to have a dedicated Yelp community in Europe as the company continues to deliver on its international growth strategy.

While available throughout Sweden, Yelp will focus its initial community building efforts in Stockholm -- a city-by-city approach that the company has used to launch in markets throughout the world.

To learn more and see pictures of Yelp.se and our iPhone and Android applications, visit our Yelp Official Blog (http://officialblog.yelp.com/)

About Yelp:Yelp (http://www.yelp.com or http://www.yelp.se) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia and Sweden. Yelp had a monthly average of 66 million unique visitors in Q4 2011*. By the end of Q4 2011, Yelpers had written approximately 25 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. On average, more than 5.7 million monthly unique visitors relied on Yelp Mobile applications in Q4 2011 to help them make a spending decision on the go. For more information, please visit http://www.yelp.se or send an email to press@yelp.co.uk.

*Source: Google Analytics, Q4 2011

Media Contacts:
Sweden
Jan Fredriksson
Helm1 PR
jan@helm1.se
+46 (0)707 160 068

UK
Elliot Adams
Yelp
eadams@yelp.co.uk or press@yelp.co.uk
+44 (0) 207 549 3603

SOURCE  Yelp! Inc.

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

Verizon Wireless Completes Purchase of Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced it has purchased the operating assets of Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania from United States Cellular Corporation. Financial terms are not being disclosed.

Verizon Wireless will continue to use the Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania brand for the next several months as it works to convert the existing wireless network to Verizon Wireless specifications. Customers do not need to take any action at this time. For now, there are no changes to customers' calling plans, devices, or service.

"We look forward to expanding our brand presence and network coverage in northeast Pennsylvania and in welcoming Cellular One's customers to the nation's most reliable wireless network," said Mario Turco, president of Verizon Wireless' Philadelphia Tri-State Region. 

The purchase includes Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania's cellular spectrum license and related operations in Wayne and Pike Counties in Pennsylvania. The license covers a population of 114,000.  The service area covers the major traffic corridors through northeastern Pennsylvania, including Interstate 84, State Highways 6 and 402. This market serves the Poconos which is a popular summer and winter vacation destination for the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia metro areas, all of which are within a 2 hour drive.

Attractions include numerous mountain lakes for boating and fishing, the largest being Lake Wallenpaupack, as well as a number of ski resorts, camp grounds and over 40 youth summer camps.

Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on improvements to its network in Pennsylvania, and more than $70 billion nationwide, to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.

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

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