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March 13, 2012
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
NEI Leads Transition to Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 Family for High-Performance Computing, Communications Platforms and Security Appliances
Prepares Launch of New Standard Platforms with Xeon Processor-Enhanced Performance, Memory, Security and Scalability
CANTON, Mass., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NEI (NASDAQ: NEI), a leading provider of application platforms, deployment solutions and lifecycle support services for software technology developers and OEMs worldwide, today announced plans to launch new products based on Intel's Xeon processor E5-2600 product family. "Innovation is what drives our customers," said Austin Hipes, vice president of technology at NEI. "The Xeon processor E5-2600 family holds the potential to create significant product differentiation, and the transition to this new architecture is increasing rapidly. Our new standard platforms will help early adopters gain a competitive edge by leveraging the processor's unmatched performance, energy efficiency, embedded security and scalable port densities."
NEI will expand its Xeon-based appliance platform portfolio with the launch of the E-1800R3, E-2900R3 and N-2500R5. These rack-mount, pre-integrated platforms use Xeon E5-2600 family processors and are engineered for applications that deliver compute, storage, backup, security and other enterprise network solutions. Compared to earlier Xeon processors, the E5-2600 series can provide up to 70% performance gains per Watt, reduce latency by as much as 30%, and support increased I/O throughput to enable multiple 10GE connections per platform. For evaluation unit availability and platform specifications, please contact NEI Sales.
"Many of our customers are quickly migrating to this advanced technology," says Hipes. "Customers that produce high-performance computing and communications solutions as well as data center and security platforms were among the first to express interest in Intel's new microarchitecture. Intel's E5-2600 family of processors can improve how business-critical applications perform and scale with enterprise networks when deployed across physical and virtual server platforms. Security appliances will benefit from Intel's most advanced CPU cores yet, with the capacity to improve packet processing, cryptography and real-time network forensics."
Other features of Intel's new Xeon E5 series of microprocessors include built-in PCIe 3.0 capability, Trusted Execution Technology, increased memory capacity, faster QuickPath Interconnects (QPI) between CPUs, and new instructions used to accelerate common encryption tasks and floating point calculations. NEI's field application engineering experts work with customers to ensure that they understand how to take full advantage of Intel's Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and its feature-rich values. NEI provides comprehensive validation and optimization services to ensure a smooth transition to this and future Xeon processor upgrades.
A white paper describing the Intel Sandy Bridge microarchitecture is available online at http://www.nei.com/sandybridge as a guide to the critical thinking that ISVs need to adopt and transition to Intel's new Xeon processor E5-2600 family.
About NEI
NEI is a leading provider of server-based application platforms and lifecycle support services for software developers and OEMs worldwide. Through its expertise and comprehensive suite of solution design, system integration, application management, global logistics, support, and maintenance services, NEI is redefining application deployment solutions to provide customers with a sustainable competitive advantage. More than a decade of appliance innovation with the ability to provide physical, virtual and cloud-ready solutions makes NEI one of the most trusted software deployment partners in the industry. Founded in 1997, NEI is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, with facilities in Plano, Texas and Galway, Ireland, and trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol NEI. For more information, visit http://www.nei.com.
NEI and the NEI logo are trademarks of Network Engines, Inc. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other names, brands and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
For additional information, contact:
Jill Colna or Laura Nelson
SVM Public Relations
401-490-9700
jill.colna@svmpr.com
laura.nelson@svmpr.com
SOURCE NEI
NEI
Web Site: http://www.nei.com
Prepares Launch of New Standard Platforms with Xeon Processor-Enhanced Performance, Memory, Security and Scalability
CANTON, Mass., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NEI (NASDAQ: NEI), a leading provider of application platforms, deployment solutions and lifecycle support services for software technology developers and OEMs worldwide, today announced plans to launch new products based on Intel's Xeon processor E5-2600 product family. "Innovation is what drives our customers," said Austin Hipes, vice president of technology at NEI. "The Xeon processor E5-2600 family holds the potential to create significant product differentiation, and the transition to this new architecture is increasing rapidly. Our new standard platforms will help early adopters gain a competitive edge by leveraging the processor's unmatched performance, energy efficiency, embedded security and scalable port densities."
NEI will expand its Xeon-based appliance platform portfolio with the launch of the E-1800R3, E-2900R3 and N-2500R5. These rack-mount, pre-integrated platforms use Xeon E5-2600 family processors and are engineered for applications that deliver compute, storage, backup, security and other enterprise network solutions. Compared to earlier Xeon processors, the E5-2600 series can provide up to 70% performance gains per Watt, reduce latency by as much as 30%, and support increased I/O throughput to enable multiple 10GE connections per platform. For evaluation unit availability and platform specifications, please contact NEI Sales.
"Many of our customers are quickly migrating to this advanced technology," says Hipes. "Customers that produce high-performance computing and communications solutions as well as data center and security platforms were among the first to express interest in Intel's new microarchitecture. Intel's E5-2600 family of processors can improve how business-critical applications perform and scale with enterprise networks when deployed across physical and virtual server platforms. Security appliances will benefit from Intel's most advanced CPU cores yet, with the capacity to improve packet processing, cryptography and real-time network forensics."
Other features of Intel's new Xeon E5 series of microprocessors include built-in PCIe 3.0 capability, Trusted Execution Technology, increased memory capacity, faster QuickPath Interconnects (QPI) between CPUs, and new instructions used to accelerate common encryption tasks and floating point calculations. NEI's field application engineering experts work with customers to ensure that they understand how to take full advantage of Intel's Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and its feature-rich values. NEI provides comprehensive validation and optimization services to ensure a smooth transition to this and future Xeon processor upgrades.
A white paper describing the Intel Sandy Bridge microarchitecture is available online at http://www.nei.com/sandybridge as a guide to the critical thinking that ISVs need to adopt and transition to Intel's new Xeon processor E5-2600 family.
About NEI
NEI is a leading provider of server-based application platforms and lifecycle support services for software developers and OEMs worldwide. Through its expertise and comprehensive suite of solution design, system integration, application management, global logistics, support, and maintenance services, NEI is redefining application deployment solutions to provide customers with a sustainable competitive advantage. More than a decade of appliance innovation with the ability to provide physical, virtual and cloud-ready solutions makes NEI one of the most trusted software deployment partners in the industry. Founded in 1997, NEI is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, with facilities in Plano, Texas and Galway, Ireland, and trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol NEI. For more information, visit http://www.nei.com.
NEI and the NEI logo are trademarks of Network Engines, Inc. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other names, brands and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
For additional information, contact:
Jill Colna or Laura Nelson
SVM Public Relations
401-490-9700
jill.colna@svmpr.com
laura.nelson@svmpr.com
SOURCE NEI
NEI
Web Site: http://www.nei.com
Ringdale Releases its FollowMe? Embedded Platform for Sharp OSA Enabled Multi-Function Printers (MFPs)
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
Ringdale Releases its FollowMe(R) Embedded Platform for Sharp OSA Enabled Multi-Function Printers (MFPs)
BURGESS HILL, England, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Ringdale, a leading provider of secure document output management solutions, releases
the FollowMe(R) Embedded for Sharp product. The release provides end users with a fully
integrated FollowMe Printing solution on all Sharp OSA(R) (Open Systems Architecture)
enabled multi-function printers (MFPs).
Ringdale's FollowMe Embedded for Sharp leverages the capabilities of Sharp OSA
embedded platform, removing the need for external hardware and provides an all-in-one
solution for copy, print, email, fax and scan services. The intuitive user interface
provides integrated single sign on (SSO) authentication and FollowMe Printing's secure
print job roaming technology, offers a highly scalable solution to any organization.
FollowMe's integrated Business Intelligence Engine (BIE) gives organizations
enterprise-wide dynamic policy controls, which can be applied per user, department or MFP.
Policies can be used to dynamically convert e-mails to black and white, route large print
jobs to higher capacity output devices, as well as providing an unparalleled level of
control through the built-in scripting engine to intelligently meet the most complex of
business needs.
Ringdale and Sharp deliver a solution which maximizes the level of control
organizations have on the cost of their printing. The release follows Ringdale's product
development strategy which aims to make innovative embedded FollowMe Printing solutions
available on leading manufacturer's MFPs.
"The release of the FollowMe Embedded for Sharp devices extends our portfolio of
embedded solutions and enables unrivalled flexibility, security and cost saving
opportunities, without losing the FollowMe Printing capabilities that are at the heart of
the solution" said Jan Bollmann, Vice President of Engineering, Ringdale. "FollowMe
enables integrated control of print, copy, scan and fax straight from the Sharp OSA
enabled MFP's front panel, empowering users to work smarter"
For further information on FollowMe, please visit http://www.followme.ringdale.com
About Ringdale
Ringdale(R) has been supplying world leading technology products to its clients for
more than three decades and currently maintains sales and support offices in the US, UK,
Germany, Singapore and Japan. Ringdale launched the first FollowMe Printing solution in
1997 and are pioneers in providing secure, confidential document output management
solutions across multiple printer models and manufacturers.
About Sharp
Sharp Corporation is a global inventor of innovative products and core technologies
that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. As a leader in liquid crystal
displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most
advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components,
while also creating new network businesses. Sharp Corporation employs 65,000 people in the
world (as of August, 2011) and recorded consolidated annual sales of 3,021,973 million yen
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
Sharp Digital Print Systems
Sharp offers its customers and partners a comprehensive portfolio in the field of
digital print systems. With a portfolio ranging from small, compact multifunction printers
which deliver efficiency and productivity for small office/home office environments, to
office MFPs offering printer, copier, scanner and fax facilities in a single unit, and on
to large production systems, Sharp has many years' experience in office organisation.
Sharp's proprietary Open Systems Architecture (OSA) software enables MFPs to be integrated
seamlessly in a company network and appropriate business applications. Multifunctionality,
speed, colour, security, cost control, system integration - there are many reasons for the
success of Sharp's digital document management all-rounders.
For details on FollowMe Embedded for Sharp or the Ringdale partner support programme,
please contact Charlotte Baker, Ringdale, Tel: +44(0)1444-871-349 or Email:
cbaker@ringdale.com.
Source: Ringdale
BURGESS HILL, England, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Ringdale, a leading provider of secure document output management solutions, releases
the FollowMe(R) Embedded for Sharp product. The release provides end users with a fully
integrated FollowMe Printing solution on all Sharp OSA(R) (Open Systems Architecture)
enabled multi-function printers (MFPs).
Ringdale's FollowMe Embedded for Sharp leverages the capabilities of Sharp OSA
embedded platform, removing the need for external hardware and provides an all-in-one
solution for copy, print, email, fax and scan services. The intuitive user interface
provides integrated single sign on (SSO) authentication and FollowMe Printing's secure
print job roaming technology, offers a highly scalable solution to any organization.
FollowMe's integrated Business Intelligence Engine (BIE) gives organizations
enterprise-wide dynamic policy controls, which can be applied per user, department or MFP.
Policies can be used to dynamically convert e-mails to black and white, route large print
jobs to higher capacity output devices, as well as providing an unparalleled level of
control through the built-in scripting engine to intelligently meet the most complex of
business needs.
Ringdale and Sharp deliver a solution which maximizes the level of control
organizations have on the cost of their printing. The release follows Ringdale's product
development strategy which aims to make innovative embedded FollowMe Printing solutions
available on leading manufacturer's MFPs.
"The release of the FollowMe Embedded for Sharp devices extends our portfolio of
embedded solutions and enables unrivalled flexibility, security and cost saving
opportunities, without losing the FollowMe Printing capabilities that are at the heart of
the solution" said Jan Bollmann, Vice President of Engineering, Ringdale. "FollowMe
enables integrated control of print, copy, scan and fax straight from the Sharp OSA
enabled MFP's front panel, empowering users to work smarter"
For further information on FollowMe, please visit http://www.followme.ringdale.com
About Ringdale
Ringdale(R) has been supplying world leading technology products to its clients for
more than three decades and currently maintains sales and support offices in the US, UK,
Germany, Singapore and Japan. Ringdale launched the first FollowMe Printing solution in
1997 and are pioneers in providing secure, confidential document output management
solutions across multiple printer models and manufacturers.
About Sharp
Sharp Corporation is a global inventor of innovative products and core technologies
that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. As a leader in liquid crystal
displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most
advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components,
while also creating new network businesses. Sharp Corporation employs 65,000 people in the
world (as of August, 2011) and recorded consolidated annual sales of 3,021,973 million yen
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
Sharp Digital Print Systems
Sharp offers its customers and partners a comprehensive portfolio in the field of
digital print systems. With a portfolio ranging from small, compact multifunction printers
which deliver efficiency and productivity for small office/home office environments, to
office MFPs offering printer, copier, scanner and fax facilities in a single unit, and on
to large production systems, Sharp has many years' experience in office organisation.
Sharp's proprietary Open Systems Architecture (OSA) software enables MFPs to be integrated
seamlessly in a company network and appropriate business applications. Multifunctionality,
speed, colour, security, cost control, system integration - there are many reasons for the
success of Sharp's digital document management all-rounders.
For details on FollowMe Embedded for Sharp or the Ringdale partner support programme,
please contact Charlotte Baker, Ringdale, Tel: +44(0)1444-871-349 or Email:
cbaker@ringdale.com.
Source: Ringdale
Theorem Inc. Achieves Google DoubleClick Studio Certified Partner Status
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
Theorem Inc. Achieves Google DoubleClick Studio Certified Partner Status
Designation Enables Online Marketing Company to Manage Rich Media Campaigns, From Creation to Production and QA
CHATHAM, N.J., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Theorem Inc., a global leader in online advertising creative services, media operations, reporting and analytics, today announced it has achieved designation as a Google DoubleClick Studio Certified Partner. The designation demonstrates advanced training in all aspects of DoubleClick Studio, DoubleClick's rich media production and workflow tool, and qualifies Theorem to handle all aspects of rich media ad campaigns, from creation and production to QA and traffic, in-house.
"Theorem's DoubleClick Studio Certified status is a rarity in the online marketing world. Only a handful of firms worldwide have achieved this designation," said Jay Kulkarni, Theorem founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Our certification, awarded to a diverse team of Theorem employees after extensive training, is the first step in a broader effort to increase our strengths in creating and building innovative rich media ad units of all kinds."
Studio Certified status ensures Studio proficiency for all rich media creation, production, QA and trafficking workflows. It covers all rich media ad types including HTML5, the newest mobile standard. With the certification, Theorem can single-handedly provide full service for all forms of rich media advertising. The QA capability, in particular, allows Theorem creative teams to complete quality assurance testing internally, saving clients critical time when deadlines are tight.
In addition to its agency-quality design skills, Theorem is able to use Studio's technical tools to produce streaming video, XML and social media capabilities. It can also deliver ad polling, data capture and ad syncing, as well as the ability to upload ad units into DART (Dynamic Advertising Reporting and Technology), DoubleClick's ad server framework.
Theorem plans to leverage its Studio Certified designation to explore and develop new and more innovative mobile ad units for its clients. To learn more about Theorem's Studio Certified designation, log on to http://www.theoremcreations.com/google/.
About Theorem Inc.:
With nearly 800 employees on four continents, Theorem, Inc. is a global leader in creative services, media operations, reporting and analytics to over 150 leading agencies, publishers, networks, technology providers and brands. Theorem's vision is to be a domain expert in the online marketing space and deliver world class service. For more information, visit http://www.theoreminc.net or call 973-665-1700 x207.
SOURCE Theorem Inc.
Theorem Inc.
CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of SS|PR for Theorem Inc., +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.theoreminc.net
Designation Enables Online Marketing Company to Manage Rich Media Campaigns, From Creation to Production and QA
CHATHAM, N.J., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Theorem Inc., a global leader in online advertising creative services, media operations, reporting and analytics, today announced it has achieved designation as a Google DoubleClick Studio Certified Partner. The designation demonstrates advanced training in all aspects of DoubleClick Studio, DoubleClick's rich media production and workflow tool, and qualifies Theorem to handle all aspects of rich media ad campaigns, from creation and production to QA and traffic, in-house.
"Theorem's DoubleClick Studio Certified status is a rarity in the online marketing world. Only a handful of firms worldwide have achieved this designation," said Jay Kulkarni, Theorem founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Our certification, awarded to a diverse team of Theorem employees after extensive training, is the first step in a broader effort to increase our strengths in creating and building innovative rich media ad units of all kinds."
Studio Certified status ensures Studio proficiency for all rich media creation, production, QA and trafficking workflows. It covers all rich media ad types including HTML5, the newest mobile standard. With the certification, Theorem can single-handedly provide full service for all forms of rich media advertising. The QA capability, in particular, allows Theorem creative teams to complete quality assurance testing internally, saving clients critical time when deadlines are tight.
In addition to its agency-quality design skills, Theorem is able to use Studio's technical tools to produce streaming video, XML and social media capabilities. It can also deliver ad polling, data capture and ad syncing, as well as the ability to upload ad units into DART (Dynamic Advertising Reporting and Technology), DoubleClick's ad server framework.
Theorem plans to leverage its Studio Certified designation to explore and develop new and more innovative mobile ad units for its clients. To learn more about Theorem's Studio Certified designation, log on to http://www.theoremcreations.com/google/.
About Theorem Inc.:
With nearly 800 employees on four continents, Theorem, Inc. is a global leader in creative services, media operations, reporting and analytics to over 150 leading agencies, publishers, networks, technology providers and brands. Theorem's vision is to be a domain expert in the online marketing space and deliver world class service. For more information, visit http://www.theoreminc.net or call 973-665-1700 x207.
SOURCE Theorem Inc.
Theorem Inc.
CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of SS|PR for Theorem Inc., +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.theoreminc.net
Mediasite Events and Learner's Digest Create Online Learning Portal for Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
Mediasite Events and Learner's Digest Create Online Learning Portal for Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
High-resolution video capture of educational sessions helps create enduring library of medical education
LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO), the trusted market leader for lecture capture, enterprise and event webcasting, today announced a partnership with Learner's Digest International to create an online learning portal for The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA). The portal features high-resolution video and slide capture of continuing medical education for SCA presented at their 15th Annual Comprehensive Review & Update of Perioperative Echo held in San Diego, CA.
The SCA is an international organization of over 6,000 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesiologists that promotes excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the subspecialty. The enduring recorded material resulting from the Annual Comprehensive Review is called "SCA Echo Review & Update on Demand."
SCA Echo Review & Update on Demand, made available via a Learner's Digest International online portal includes 36 hours of sessions and workshops recorded over six days by Mediasite Events. The content offers an unprecedented level of enduring education for practicing physicians to help prepare for boards and stay up to date on the latest advancements in their field. After the conference, participants will benefit from both an online and offline library of sessions, including programs on practical applications and core concepts, as well as a high-resolution video session of a Porcine Heart dissection. The sessions are also available to medical practitioners not in attendance at the conference.
"We are thrilled with the Learner's Digest partnership. Since 2008, we have seen the reach of our education and revenue of enduring products increase dramatically with their marketing expertise. With the addition of the Mediasite technology in 2012, the product has evolved significantly as well. It is simple and intuitive for users to find the content they want and watch high-resolution video of the session as if they were in the room. The quality of the video is particularly important for our core wet lab session and the product delivers," said Heather Spiess, executive director of Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
"We saw our clients' needs evolving. We needed the quality of the capture to keep up with the increasing amount of high resolution and detailed content being presented at these educational meetings. The learner also requires the product to be accessible in multiple ways, including via mobile applications and technologies. This needed to be delivered without compromise of quality and in a similar experience to watching via a web browser. Mediasite Events is the right partner to help us do that," said Mark Guasp, senior director of product marketing for Learner's Digest International. "Sonic Foundry is constantly thinking about the next generation of educational communication and how people learn. Video becomes more important. If I can't be there I need to have the experience as if I were there."
"An increasing number of conferences, particularly in the medical field, recognize the importance of recording the information presented on-site and repurposing it for continuing education," said Justin Jaeck, vice president, Sonic Foundry Mediasite Events. "Partnering with groups like SCA and Learner's Digest International allows physicians to make strategic decisions about when and where they access the enduring educational content."
Mediasite Events and Learner's Digest have partnered on a number of on-demand training and continuing education programs for the healthcare, disease management and pharmaceutical industries. The combined offering consists of creating elearning portals for medical professionals which provide certification and accreditation, featuring the highest quality video webcasts of medical procedures, research and other educational instruction.
Mediasite Events is a leading provider of event webcasting for hybrid events and high-profile meetings. The group supplies technical webcasting services and expertise to organizations who seek to complement their conference or event with viewing over the web. Since its launch in January 2007, the Mediasite Events group has provided live and on-demand webcasting for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and university associations to sporting events and charitable organizations.
About SCA
Since its inception in 1978, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) has been a driving force in providing a forum for leading research and issues in anesthesia. The SCA is entering its 34th year and has been providing accredited continuing medical education (CME) to its members since 1982. Today, the SCA offers four educational activities, drawing an average of 2000 meeting registrants annually. The Society has always strived to provide the highest quality, the most pertinent and the best innovative educational activities for physicians and other allied healthcare professionals with a professional interest in cardiac, vascular and thoracic anesthesiology, surgery, intensive care and perioperative medicine.
About Learner's Digest International
Learner's Digest is a technology-enabled learning company specializing in the development and distribution of educational products for physicians, healthcare professionals, researchers and scientists. With roots dating back to 1954, Learner's Digest creates strategic partnerships with premier medical societies, technical associations and top teaching institutions to develop, produce and distribute educational and research products. Through two established channels: Audio-Digest Foundation and Marathon Multimedia, Learner's Digest offers broad expertise in abstract processing, audio publishing, CME accreditation and direct-to-clinician marketing, posters management, and webcasting.
For more information, visit Learner's Digest companies on the web at http://www.learnersdigest.com.
About Sonic Foundry®, Inc.
Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO, http://www.sonicfoundry.com) is the trusted market leader for enterprise webcasting and lecture capture, providing video communication solutions for education, business and government. Powered by the patented Mediasite webcasting platform and Mediasite Events group, the company empowers people to transform the way they communicate online, using video webcasts to bridge time and distance, accelerate research and improve performance. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.
Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE Sonic Foundry, Inc.
Sonic Foundry, Inc.
CONTACT: Tammy Jackson, +1-608-770-9052, tammy@sonicfoundry.com, or Nicole Wise, +1-608-237-8678, nicolew@sonicfoundry.com, both of Sonic Foundry, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.learnersdigest.com
High-resolution video capture of educational sessions helps create enduring library of medical education
LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO), the trusted market leader for lecture capture, enterprise and event webcasting, today announced a partnership with Learner's Digest International to create an online learning portal for The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA). The portal features high-resolution video and slide capture of continuing medical education for SCA presented at their 15th Annual Comprehensive Review & Update of Perioperative Echo held in San Diego, CA.
The SCA is an international organization of over 6,000 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesiologists that promotes excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the subspecialty. The enduring recorded material resulting from the Annual Comprehensive Review is called "SCA Echo Review & Update on Demand."
SCA Echo Review & Update on Demand, made available via a Learner's Digest International online portal includes 36 hours of sessions and workshops recorded over six days by Mediasite Events. The content offers an unprecedented level of enduring education for practicing physicians to help prepare for boards and stay up to date on the latest advancements in their field. After the conference, participants will benefit from both an online and offline library of sessions, including programs on practical applications and core concepts, as well as a high-resolution video session of a Porcine Heart dissection. The sessions are also available to medical practitioners not in attendance at the conference.
"We are thrilled with the Learner's Digest partnership. Since 2008, we have seen the reach of our education and revenue of enduring products increase dramatically with their marketing expertise. With the addition of the Mediasite technology in 2012, the product has evolved significantly as well. It is simple and intuitive for users to find the content they want and watch high-resolution video of the session as if they were in the room. The quality of the video is particularly important for our core wet lab session and the product delivers," said Heather Spiess, executive director of Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
"We saw our clients' needs evolving. We needed the quality of the capture to keep up with the increasing amount of high resolution and detailed content being presented at these educational meetings. The learner also requires the product to be accessible in multiple ways, including via mobile applications and technologies. This needed to be delivered without compromise of quality and in a similar experience to watching via a web browser. Mediasite Events is the right partner to help us do that," said Mark Guasp, senior director of product marketing for Learner's Digest International. "Sonic Foundry is constantly thinking about the next generation of educational communication and how people learn. Video becomes more important. If I can't be there I need to have the experience as if I were there."
"An increasing number of conferences, particularly in the medical field, recognize the importance of recording the information presented on-site and repurposing it for continuing education," said Justin Jaeck, vice president, Sonic Foundry Mediasite Events. "Partnering with groups like SCA and Learner's Digest International allows physicians to make strategic decisions about when and where they access the enduring educational content."
Mediasite Events and Learner's Digest have partnered on a number of on-demand training and continuing education programs for the healthcare, disease management and pharmaceutical industries. The combined offering consists of creating elearning portals for medical professionals which provide certification and accreditation, featuring the highest quality video webcasts of medical procedures, research and other educational instruction.
Mediasite Events is a leading provider of event webcasting for hybrid events and high-profile meetings. The group supplies technical webcasting services and expertise to organizations who seek to complement their conference or event with viewing over the web. Since its launch in January 2007, the Mediasite Events group has provided live and on-demand webcasting for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and university associations to sporting events and charitable organizations.
About SCA
Since its inception in 1978, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) has been a driving force in providing a forum for leading research and issues in anesthesia. The SCA is entering its 34th year and has been providing accredited continuing medical education (CME) to its members since 1982. Today, the SCA offers four educational activities, drawing an average of 2000 meeting registrants annually. The Society has always strived to provide the highest quality, the most pertinent and the best innovative educational activities for physicians and other allied healthcare professionals with a professional interest in cardiac, vascular and thoracic anesthesiology, surgery, intensive care and perioperative medicine.
About Learner's Digest International
Learner's Digest is a technology-enabled learning company specializing in the development and distribution of educational products for physicians, healthcare professionals, researchers and scientists. With roots dating back to 1954, Learner's Digest creates strategic partnerships with premier medical societies, technical associations and top teaching institutions to develop, produce and distribute educational and research products. Through two established channels: Audio-Digest Foundation and Marathon Multimedia, Learner's Digest offers broad expertise in abstract processing, audio publishing, CME accreditation and direct-to-clinician marketing, posters management, and webcasting.
For more information, visit Learner's Digest companies on the web at http://www.learnersdigest.com.
About Sonic Foundry®, Inc.
Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO, http://www.sonicfoundry.com) is the trusted market leader for enterprise webcasting and lecture capture, providing video communication solutions for education, business and government. Powered by the patented Mediasite webcasting platform and Mediasite Events group, the company empowers people to transform the way they communicate online, using video webcasts to bridge time and distance, accelerate research and improve performance. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.
Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE Sonic Foundry, Inc.
Sonic Foundry, Inc.
CONTACT: Tammy Jackson, +1-608-770-9052, tammy@sonicfoundry.com, or Nicole Wise, +1-608-237-8678, nicolew@sonicfoundry.com, both of Sonic Foundry, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.learnersdigest.com
PetWatch iPhone App Creates Fun 'Photobomb' Experience With Exotic Animals
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 7:07:01 AM
PetWatch iPhone App Creates Fun 'Photobomb' Experience With Exotic Animals
Snap A Photo, Add An Animal, Share With Friends And Learn The Facts About Exotic PetsNEW YORK, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- EcoHealth Alliance, a nonprofit organization that focuses on local conservation and global health issues, announced the release of a fun and informative iPhone app that complements the organization's PetWatch program (http://www.PetWatch.net). The free app is available now and can be downloaded from Apple's iTunes application and can be used on iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices. The new PetWatch app allows users to take a photo, add an assortment of exotic animals, choose a unique frame and share the final picture on Facebook or deliver via email to friends and family. The app was designed with the idea of creating a 'photobomb' approach by adding exotic animals to everyday photos of friends and family.
The app creates a unique opportunity for parents and kids to learn more about exotic pet species that are fast becoming popular household pets. EcoHealth Alliance's PetWatch program aims to educate and inform individuals about the pros and cons of owning exotic pets based on criteria ranging from animal welfare to the affects on one's own health from known wildlife diseases.
The PetWatch program and website (http://www.PetWatch.net) is a first-of-its-kind mobile-friendly website aimed to help consumers make informed decisions about popular exotic pets. Rooted in scientific research and based on data from global wildlife trade arriving at U.S. ports, PetWatch provides rankings of more than 50 species from Best choices such as the common canary or house gecko to Worst Choices like a Burmese python that is not only threatened in its native range but is also often abandoned by owners and released into the wild causing serious environmental issues for native wildlife and habitats.
"Our scientists and expert collaborators developed the PetWatch rankings from research on global wildlife trade coming into the U.S. The PetWatch program evaluates species slated for the commercial pet trade and encourages responsible exotic pet choices and ownership by providing relevant information that might not be widely available at local pet stores," said Dr. William Karesh, wildlife veterinarian and Executive Vice President for Health and Policy at EcoHealth Alliance. Consumers should use PetWatch as a guideline to make educated exotic pet-purchasing choices, as all animals require varying degrees of specialized care, diets and daily attention.
About EcoHealth Alliance
Building on over 40 years of groundbreaking science, EcoHealth Alliance is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wildlife and safeguarding human health from the emergence of disease. The organization develops ways to combat the effects of damaged ecosystems on human and wildlife health. Using environmental and health data covering the past 60 years, EcoHealth Alliance scientists created the first-ever, global disease hotspots map that identified at-risk regions, to help predict and prevent the next pandemic crisis. That work is the foundation of EcoHealth Alliance's rigorous, science-based approach, focused at the intersection of the environment, health, and capacity building. Working in the U.S. and more than 20 countries worldwide, EcoHealth Alliance's strength is founded on innovations in research, training, global partnerships, and policy initiatives. For more information, please visit http://www.ecohealthalliance.org.
SOURCE EcoHealth Alliance
EcoHealth Alliance
Web Site: http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/
Snap A Photo, Add An Animal, Share With Friends And Learn The Facts About Exotic PetsNEW YORK, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- EcoHealth Alliance, a nonprofit organization that focuses on local conservation and global health issues, announced the release of a fun and informative iPhone app that complements the organization's PetWatch program (http://www.PetWatch.net). The free app is available now and can be downloaded from Apple's iTunes application and can be used on iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices. The new PetWatch app allows users to take a photo, add an assortment of exotic animals, choose a unique frame and share the final picture on Facebook or deliver via email to friends and family. The app was designed with the idea of creating a 'photobomb' approach by adding exotic animals to everyday photos of friends and family.
The app creates a unique opportunity for parents and kids to learn more about exotic pet species that are fast becoming popular household pets. EcoHealth Alliance's PetWatch program aims to educate and inform individuals about the pros and cons of owning exotic pets based on criteria ranging from animal welfare to the affects on one's own health from known wildlife diseases.
The PetWatch program and website (http://www.PetWatch.net) is a first-of-its-kind mobile-friendly website aimed to help consumers make informed decisions about popular exotic pets. Rooted in scientific research and based on data from global wildlife trade arriving at U.S. ports, PetWatch provides rankings of more than 50 species from Best choices such as the common canary or house gecko to Worst Choices like a Burmese python that is not only threatened in its native range but is also often abandoned by owners and released into the wild causing serious environmental issues for native wildlife and habitats.
"Our scientists and expert collaborators developed the PetWatch rankings from research on global wildlife trade coming into the U.S. The PetWatch program evaluates species slated for the commercial pet trade and encourages responsible exotic pet choices and ownership by providing relevant information that might not be widely available at local pet stores," said Dr. William Karesh, wildlife veterinarian and Executive Vice President for Health and Policy at EcoHealth Alliance. Consumers should use PetWatch as a guideline to make educated exotic pet-purchasing choices, as all animals require varying degrees of specialized care, diets and daily attention.
About EcoHealth Alliance
Building on over 40 years of groundbreaking science, EcoHealth Alliance is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wildlife and safeguarding human health from the emergence of disease. The organization develops ways to combat the effects of damaged ecosystems on human and wildlife health. Using environmental and health data covering the past 60 years, EcoHealth Alliance scientists created the first-ever, global disease hotspots map that identified at-risk regions, to help predict and prevent the next pandemic crisis. That work is the foundation of EcoHealth Alliance's rigorous, science-based approach, focused at the intersection of the environment, health, and capacity building. Working in the U.S. and more than 20 countries worldwide, EcoHealth Alliance's strength is founded on innovations in research, training, global partnerships, and policy initiatives. For more information, please visit http://www.ecohealthalliance.org.
SOURCE EcoHealth Alliance
EcoHealth Alliance
Web Site: http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/
Gizmox Unveils First Enterprise Platform for .Net Developers to Build HTML5 Mobile Applications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 7:07:01 AM
Gizmox Unveils First Enterprise Platform for .Net Developers to Build HTML5 Mobile Applications
Visual WebGui Enterprise Mobile Makes Millions of .Net Developers Mobile Developers
TEL AVIV, Israel, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Gizmox, the developer of the award-winning Visual WebGui
[https://www.visualwebgui.com/?utm_source=PR_Announcement&utm_medium=PR&utm_content=MobilePreview ]
(VWG) cloud and mobile platform, announced today the availability of the preview
version of its Visual WebGui Enterprise Mobile, the first platform for .Net developers to
build secure, efficient data-centric enterprise HTML5 applications for cross platform
mobile devices including iOS, Android and every W3C browser using their existing
development skills.
"Enterprises need to extend their custom client/server applications to mobile devices
and tablets to stay relevant but they require a solution that will provide data/IP
security and support the 'Bring Your Own Device' trend by employees. Currently there are
60 billion Microsoft-based lines of code applications within enterprises and Gizmox
Enterprise mobile framework
[http://www.visualwebgui.com/tabid/711/Default.aspx?utm_source=PR_Announcement&utm_medium=PR&utm_content=MobilePreview ]
enables developers to write mobile accessibility and make
those applications available on HTML5 devices," said Navot Peled, Gizmox CEO. "Analysts
predict that HTML5 will be adopted by more than 61% of enterprises in the next two years.
This release of VWG Enterprise Mobile brings a much needed solution for .Net developers
that will let them begin building cross-platform secured-by-design HTML5 mobile apps that
extend existing enterprise apps."
The preview version includes a suite of tools that enable developers to start building
applications now including:
- Visual Drag and Drop Form-based Designer
- Point-and-Click Theme Designer
- Designated Mobile Control Suite
- Effective Ajax-based communication
- Easy and simple data-binding
Gizmox's VWG Enterprise Mobile is secure by design with applications running on the
server behind the firewall. On the client side applications are highly responsive because
the user interface (UI) renders on the device browser using meta-data commands level
communication for the lowest web protocol available today - 10% of the bandwidth used
traditionally by the web. VWG also utilizes PhoneGap to enable client resources
accessibility and within 90 days will provide support for off-line running of the
application using local device storage. In future releases, the VWG will support
developing enterprise data-intensive desktop, web and mobile applications from same code
base.
Click here to download the preview version:
http://www.visualwebgui.com/mobile.aspx
[http://www.visualwebgui.com/tabid/711/Default.aspx?utm_source=PR_Announcement&utm_medium=PR&utm_content=MobilePreview ]
To see a Live Demo please click here [http://67.205.112.81:8080/m ].
About Gizmox
Enterprises have been investing Trillions of Dollars in building business applications
and in developer's skills to maintain them for the last 2-3 decades. With the emerging
post PC era, those investments threaten to become obsolete. The cloud replaces classic
data-centers, web replaces local networks and tablets and mobiles replace the local PC
entailing yet new investments and new developer's skills. Gizmox mission is to enable
reuse of those software investments without rewrite, by offering platform and tools to
extend and reuse existing local applications and existing developers' skills in the post
PC era. Gizmox started with open source development tools that leverage classic .NET
developer's skills into web development. With over 1,000,000,000 downloads of its
software, and 40,000 Visual WebGui web applications already in production, Gizmox now
extends its platform and tools to support HTML5 web and mobile. Gizmox also extends its
product selection to offer premium toolkit and services to automatically transpose local
applications to post PC deployments without rewrite. It starts with Microsoft stack, going
back to Visual Basic and .NET which it transposes to web and mobile, and it will extend
its offering to Java platforms as well. With the new tools Gizmox sees itself as a pioneer
in migration and modernization of enterprises to the post PC world
For more information:
Roy Goffer
Gizmox
roy.goffer@gizmox.com
+972-9-7673062-3
or
Suzanne Moran
Rainier Communications
smoran@rainierco.com
+1-617-515-8005
Source: Gizmox Ltd.
Visual WebGui Enterprise Mobile Makes Millions of .Net Developers Mobile Developers
TEL AVIV, Israel, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Gizmox, the developer of the award-winning Visual WebGui
[https://www.visualwebgui.com/?utm_source=PR_Announcement&utm_medium=PR&utm_content=MobilePreview ]
(VWG) cloud and mobile platform, announced today the availability of the preview
version of its Visual WebGui Enterprise Mobile, the first platform for .Net developers to
build secure, efficient data-centric enterprise HTML5 applications for cross platform
mobile devices including iOS, Android and every W3C browser using their existing
development skills.
"Enterprises need to extend their custom client/server applications to mobile devices
and tablets to stay relevant but they require a solution that will provide data/IP
security and support the 'Bring Your Own Device' trend by employees. Currently there are
60 billion Microsoft-based lines of code applications within enterprises and Gizmox
Enterprise mobile framework
[http://www.visualwebgui.com/tabid/711/Default.aspx?utm_source=PR_Announcement&utm_medium=PR&utm_content=MobilePreview ]
enables developers to write mobile accessibility and make
those applications available on HTML5 devices," said Navot Peled, Gizmox CEO. "Analysts
predict that HTML5 will be adopted by more than 61% of enterprises in the next two years.
This release of VWG Enterprise Mobile brings a much needed solution for .Net developers
that will let them begin building cross-platform secured-by-design HTML5 mobile apps that
extend existing enterprise apps."
The preview version includes a suite of tools that enable developers to start building
applications now including:
- Visual Drag and Drop Form-based Designer
- Point-and-Click Theme Designer
- Designated Mobile Control Suite
- Effective Ajax-based communication
- Easy and simple data-binding
Gizmox's VWG Enterprise Mobile is secure by design with applications running on the
server behind the firewall. On the client side applications are highly responsive because
the user interface (UI) renders on the device browser using meta-data commands level
communication for the lowest web protocol available today - 10% of the bandwidth used
traditionally by the web. VWG also utilizes PhoneGap to enable client resources
accessibility and within 90 days will provide support for off-line running of the
application using local device storage. In future releases, the VWG will support
developing enterprise data-intensive desktop, web and mobile applications from same code
base.
Click here to download the preview version:
http://www.visualwebgui.com/mobile.aspx
[http://www.visualwebgui.com/tabid/711/Default.aspx?utm_source=PR_Announcement&utm_medium=PR&utm_content=MobilePreview ]
To see a Live Demo please click here [http://67.205.112.81:8080/m ].
About Gizmox
Enterprises have been investing Trillions of Dollars in building business applications
and in developer's skills to maintain them for the last 2-3 decades. With the emerging
post PC era, those investments threaten to become obsolete. The cloud replaces classic
data-centers, web replaces local networks and tablets and mobiles replace the local PC
entailing yet new investments and new developer's skills. Gizmox mission is to enable
reuse of those software investments without rewrite, by offering platform and tools to
extend and reuse existing local applications and existing developers' skills in the post
PC era. Gizmox started with open source development tools that leverage classic .NET
developer's skills into web development. With over 1,000,000,000 downloads of its
software, and 40,000 Visual WebGui web applications already in production, Gizmox now
extends its platform and tools to support HTML5 web and mobile. Gizmox also extends its
product selection to offer premium toolkit and services to automatically transpose local
applications to post PC deployments without rewrite. It starts with Microsoft stack, going
back to Visual Basic and .NET which it transposes to web and mobile, and it will extend
its offering to Java platforms as well. With the new tools Gizmox sees itself as a pioneer
in migration and modernization of enterprises to the post PC world
For more information:
Roy Goffer
Gizmox
roy.goffer@gizmox.com
+972-9-7673062-3
or
Suzanne Moran
Rainier Communications
smoran@rainierco.com
+1-617-515-8005
Source: Gizmox Ltd.
VGTel dba 360 Entertainment & Productions to Acquire Nationwide Distribution Agreement from Western Capital Ventures, Inc. as Entry into Internet Sweepstakes Arena
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 6:35:01 AM
VGTel dba 360 Entertainment & Productions to Acquire Nationwide Distribution Agreement from Western Capital Ventures, Inc. as Entry into Internet Sweepstakes Arena
NEW YORK, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VGTel dba 360 Entertainment & Productions (OTCQB: VGTL) (OTCBB: VGTL) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Western Capital Ventures, Inc. (WCV) to purchase its nationwide Distribution Agreement for the distribution of Internet Kiosks - arcade style sweepstakes gaming systems, software and hardware units - manufactured by Visual Entertainment Systems, LLC (VES). The Company has also signed a definitive agreement with VES for the purchase of its first group of kiosks featuring arcade style sweepstakes gaming systems.
"After researching various kiosk manufacturers around the country, we chose to work with Visual Entertainment Systems, based on the reliability and efficiency in which their advanced proprietary hardware runs their kiosks, as well as their ability to provide the newest and most exciting games available," said Peter Shafran, CEO of 360. WCV's Distribution Agreement includes a list of 1000 identified locations, and vendors, for immediate installation in bars, restaurants, entertainment centers, convenience stores and other high traffic areas. "The machines will be installed just as fast as VES can build them," added Shafran.
The internet sweepstakes kiosk looks like an arcade video game machine or a free-standing ATM. These machines are built with a Forged Steel custom-built security case, 22" HD widescreen touch-screen, card reader system, proprietary internal hardware components, premier gaming software, and a complete point of sale system. They have the look and feel of slot machines and other casino gaming devices.
Customers buy internet access time on the kiosk time to surf the Internet for a set time. They are then given FREE entries into a "sweepstakes" game. They can then reveal the sweepstakes entries on the kiosk, which shows the sweepstakes results by simulating casino-style games.
Visual Entertainment Systems, LLC (VES), based in Brook Park, Ohio, has been committed to developing the best custom hardware, gaming software, and kiosk design that has revolutionized the world of Internet kiosks. Combining these advances with exceptional customer service and 24/7 real-time monitoring, Visual Entertainment Systems distances itself from the pack.
About 360 Entertainment & Productions
360 Entertainment & Productions is devoted to creating a multi-platform entertainment and media company offering content, production, distribution and programming, along with products and vehicles for financing tax credits and other products tailored to the entertainment industry. Our business outlook is based on a strategy of growing and building business units through investments and acquisitions.
For further information go to the Company's website, http://www.360entertainmentandproductions.com
SAFE HARBOR PROVISION
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. These include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, other than statements of historical facts.
The Company is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "will," "may," "should," "expect," "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements which are based upon assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, they are subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
CONTACT: VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions
Phone (360) 8-360-ENT
info@360entertainmentandproductions.com
SOURCE VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions
VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions
Web Site: http://www.360entertainmentandproductions.com
NEW YORK, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VGTel dba 360 Entertainment & Productions (OTCQB: VGTL) (OTCBB: VGTL) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Western Capital Ventures, Inc. (WCV) to purchase its nationwide Distribution Agreement for the distribution of Internet Kiosks - arcade style sweepstakes gaming systems, software and hardware units - manufactured by Visual Entertainment Systems, LLC (VES). The Company has also signed a definitive agreement with VES for the purchase of its first group of kiosks featuring arcade style sweepstakes gaming systems.
"After researching various kiosk manufacturers around the country, we chose to work with Visual Entertainment Systems, based on the reliability and efficiency in which their advanced proprietary hardware runs their kiosks, as well as their ability to provide the newest and most exciting games available," said Peter Shafran, CEO of 360. WCV's Distribution Agreement includes a list of 1000 identified locations, and vendors, for immediate installation in bars, restaurants, entertainment centers, convenience stores and other high traffic areas. "The machines will be installed just as fast as VES can build them," added Shafran.
The internet sweepstakes kiosk looks like an arcade video game machine or a free-standing ATM. These machines are built with a Forged Steel custom-built security case, 22" HD widescreen touch-screen, card reader system, proprietary internal hardware components, premier gaming software, and a complete point of sale system. They have the look and feel of slot machines and other casino gaming devices.
Customers buy internet access time on the kiosk time to surf the Internet for a set time. They are then given FREE entries into a "sweepstakes" game. They can then reveal the sweepstakes entries on the kiosk, which shows the sweepstakes results by simulating casino-style games.
Visual Entertainment Systems, LLC (VES), based in Brook Park, Ohio, has been committed to developing the best custom hardware, gaming software, and kiosk design that has revolutionized the world of Internet kiosks. Combining these advances with exceptional customer service and 24/7 real-time monitoring, Visual Entertainment Systems distances itself from the pack.
About 360 Entertainment & Productions
360 Entertainment & Productions is devoted to creating a multi-platform entertainment and media company offering content, production, distribution and programming, along with products and vehicles for financing tax credits and other products tailored to the entertainment industry. Our business outlook is based on a strategy of growing and building business units through investments and acquisitions.
For further information go to the Company's website, http://www.360entertainmentandproductions.com
SAFE HARBOR PROVISION
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. These include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, other than statements of historical facts.
The Company is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "will," "may," "should," "expect," "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements which are based upon assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, they are subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
CONTACT: VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions
Phone (360) 8-360-ENT
info@360entertainmentandproductions.com
SOURCE VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions
VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions
Web Site: http://www.360entertainmentandproductions.com
Uplink "Futureproofs" Alarm Security
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 6:35:01 AM
Uplink "Futureproofs" Alarm Security
Lifetime Guarantee Safeguards against Technology Shifts
ATLANTA, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Uplink, a trusted source in the security industry for alarm communicators since 1996, announced today it has launched a Lifetime Guarantee for all of its 2G cellular communicators. Alarm companies will be able to enroll individual Uplink 2G units in the guarantee program for a nominal set monthly fee. Should enrolled devices be rendered inoperable by a permanent, carrier-initiated change in the type of cellular service, Uplink will provide an exchange unit to the alarm company. In addition, the guarantee plan includes existing installed products against defects for as long as the communicator is enrolled in the program.
"With all the confusion and misinformation on lifecycle of 2G technology, Uplink makes cellular communications simple and worry-free for the alarm industry. No one knows when or if cellular carriers will transition permanently from 2G to 3G or for that matter from 3G to 4G. Our guarantee is perfect for alarm dealers that are worried about the unknown amount or timing of future costs due to potential cellular technology changes. The guarantee can eliminate a dealer's risk of a large equipment expense for a low monthly fee," said Michael Boyle, General Manager of Uplink.
"Uplink and our partners plan to support the operation of the installed base of Uplink 2G alarm communicators late into the decade or longer. But our Lifetime Guarantee means that if 2G service is permanently discontinued, Uplink will provide an exchange unit with newer technology to the enrolling dealer," Boyle added.
The Lifetime Guarantee is available to alarm companies only. Alarm companies may enroll their active Uplink 2G communicators in the Lifetime Guarantee plan now. Standard terms and conditions apply to the Lifetime Guarantee program and can be reviewed at http://www.uplink.com.
Uplink is now led by Michael J. Boyle, who brings significant experience in the area of alarm monitoring and security. Mike is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Telular, a company that provides remote monitoring solutions.
About Uplink
Uplink has been providing wireless alarm communications since 1996. The company's products deliver the unique combination of reliable technology and superior value that has made Uplink the security industry's most trusted source for alarm communicators. The only provider in the industry to facilitate web-based service activations and account management, Uplink offers on-call, live dealer assistance and extended hours technical support in conjunction with their robust 24/7 web-based dealer platform. With hundreds of thousands of installed communicators throughout the United States and Canada, Uplink delivers on its promise as the security dealer's trusted partner. For more information go to http://www.uplink.com.
© 2012 Uplink Security, LLC. All rights reserved. Uplink is a registered mark of Uplink Security, LLC. UL and the UL Mark are trademarks of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Uplink Security, LLC
Uplink Security, LLC
CONTACT: Carrie Crabill, Trevelino/Keller Communications, +1-404-214-0722 x102
Web Site: http://www.uplink.com
Lifetime Guarantee Safeguards against Technology Shifts
ATLANTA, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Uplink, a trusted source in the security industry for alarm communicators since 1996, announced today it has launched a Lifetime Guarantee for all of its 2G cellular communicators. Alarm companies will be able to enroll individual Uplink 2G units in the guarantee program for a nominal set monthly fee. Should enrolled devices be rendered inoperable by a permanent, carrier-initiated change in the type of cellular service, Uplink will provide an exchange unit to the alarm company. In addition, the guarantee plan includes existing installed products against defects for as long as the communicator is enrolled in the program.
"With all the confusion and misinformation on lifecycle of 2G technology, Uplink makes cellular communications simple and worry-free for the alarm industry. No one knows when or if cellular carriers will transition permanently from 2G to 3G or for that matter from 3G to 4G. Our guarantee is perfect for alarm dealers that are worried about the unknown amount or timing of future costs due to potential cellular technology changes. The guarantee can eliminate a dealer's risk of a large equipment expense for a low monthly fee," said Michael Boyle, General Manager of Uplink.
"Uplink and our partners plan to support the operation of the installed base of Uplink 2G alarm communicators late into the decade or longer. But our Lifetime Guarantee means that if 2G service is permanently discontinued, Uplink will provide an exchange unit with newer technology to the enrolling dealer," Boyle added.
The Lifetime Guarantee is available to alarm companies only. Alarm companies may enroll their active Uplink 2G communicators in the Lifetime Guarantee plan now. Standard terms and conditions apply to the Lifetime Guarantee program and can be reviewed at http://www.uplink.com.
Uplink is now led by Michael J. Boyle, who brings significant experience in the area of alarm monitoring and security. Mike is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Telular, a company that provides remote monitoring solutions.
About Uplink
Uplink has been providing wireless alarm communications since 1996. The company's products deliver the unique combination of reliable technology and superior value that has made Uplink the security industry's most trusted source for alarm communicators. The only provider in the industry to facilitate web-based service activations and account management, Uplink offers on-call, live dealer assistance and extended hours technical support in conjunction with their robust 24/7 web-based dealer platform. With hundreds of thousands of installed communicators throughout the United States and Canada, Uplink delivers on its promise as the security dealer's trusted partner. For more information go to http://www.uplink.com.
© 2012 Uplink Security, LLC. All rights reserved. Uplink is a registered mark of Uplink Security, LLC. UL and the UL Mark are trademarks of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Uplink Security, LLC
Uplink Security, LLC
CONTACT: Carrie Crabill, Trevelino/Keller Communications, +1-404-214-0722 x102
Web Site: http://www.uplink.com
Women Bring Radical New Perspectives to the Board - Inspire / Harvey Nash Report
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 6:28:01 AM
Women Bring Radical New Perspectives to the Board - Inspire / Harvey Nash Report
LONDON and NEW YORK, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Women are bringing a much needed source of emotional intelligence to the top table and
as a result improving a board's ability to innovate, make consensual decisions and connect
with customers and staff. This is according to a survey by Inspire, the business network
for senior board level women supported by Harvey Nash.
The survey [http://media.harveynash.com/uk/mediacentre/inspire_survey.pdf ], completed
by 326 board-level executives across 19 countries and part of Inspire's Return on
Diversity report, revealed that almost two-thirds of respondents (64%) believe women are
bringing a greater level of emotional intelligence (EI) to the board which in turn brings
greater cultural understanding (91% believed better EI boosted the board's ability in this
area), better board consensus (80%) and greater creativity and innovation (75%).
In addition the survey revealed that 92% believe that women bring new and different
perspectives to the board, with participants' comments ranging from how women took a
different approach to risk through to how they offer greater pragmatism in decision
making.
But whilst most people agreed greater emotional intelligence at board level had a
positive impact on the 'soft' attributes of the board, there was much less consensus about
how this affected other attributes. For instance most (60%) respondents believed having
greater board EI had either no affect or - in the case of one in eight - a negative
affect, on its ability to make bold decisions. This was even more pronounced when looking
at speed of decision making where 68% believed EI had no positive effect, 13% of which
felt it was negative.
Carol Rosati, co-founder of Inspire and director of Harvey Nash, said: "At a time when
companies are desperately seeking new ways to create revenue streams through innovation
and entering new markets, the need for creative thinking and cultural understanding of
customers and staff has never been greater. This survey shows that companies bringing on
women onto boards can be one way they achieve great board emotional intelligence, and in
turn better board effectiveness.
"But whilst the survey shows greater board EI is an overwhelmingly positive thing, it
also shows that it can make boards operate differently. Boards must recognise that
becoming diverse is more than just a change in their make up; it can often create a change
in their approach altogether."
The survey also looked at how to achieve greater female board membership. Respondents
overwhelmingly rejected the idea of government quotas (only 6% supported this option)
preferring the emphasis to be on companies to cultivate and develop their own female
talent pipeline (48%). A further 29% of respondents believed the main barrier to female
progression was attitudes amongst C-level male executives.
Alexa Bailey, co-founder of Inspire and consultant at Harvey Nash, said: "Women are
not looking for a 'prop' to help them into senior roles but instead, a change in attitude
from the board itself. A specific case in point is the Nomination and Governance
appointment Committee. All too often the selection criteria for new board members is based
on whether the person has had previous experience at board level, rather than 'does this
person have the right set of skills and values to do the job?' It's an important
difference especially if we are going to evolve the talent pipeline for future board
leaders. Another change is around support given in both the domestic and professional
sphere. Achieving gender balance in the boardroom and at the executive level, requires
support both in the workplace and at home, where domestic support services, childcare and
supportive partners have a powerful impact on an executive's ability to focus on work."
About Inspire's Return on Diversity report
To download the report please visit
http://media.harveynash.com/uk/mediacentre/inspire_survey.pdf
The survey was conducted online from November 2011 to January 2012 and reflected the
views of 326 senior decision makers made up of 17% CEOs, 31% board level executives, 20%
non-executive directors and 32% executives in other categories. 77% of responses were from
the UK and the US, with the remaining spread amongst seventeen other countries.
Inspire's Report Return on Diversity contains the key findings from the survey as well
as detailed commentary from:
- E. Mervyn Davies - Lord Davies of Abersoch
- Umran Beba - CEO, PepsiCo Asia Pacific
- Allan Cook - Chairman, WS Atkins
- Mary R. "Nina" Henderson - Trustee, Drexel University and Drexel College of
Medicine, Director, Visiting Nurse Service New York
- Diana Brightmore-Armour - CEO, Corporate Banking, Lloyds Banking Group
- Eva Au - MD, IDC Asia / Pacific Astrid Clifford, CEO, HSBC Bank Armenia
- Fiona Woolf CBE - Alderman, City of London Corporation
- Lady Susan Rice CBE - MD, Lloyds Banking Group, Scotland
- Marie Staunton - CEO, Plan UK
- Benjamin Akande Ph.D - Dean of Webster University's George Herbert
- Walker School of Business & Technology
To download the report please visit
http://media.harveynash.com/uk/mediacentre/inspire_survey.pdf
About Inspire
Established in 2008 and supported by Harvey Nash Inspire provides an environment in
which senior business women from the private and public sectors can share and exchange
ideas and experiences with their peers. Each year, Inspire hosts events for more than 1000
women members made up exclusively of female board operators, Chairs, CEOs and Partners in
Private Equity and Venture Capital firms.
Inspire are proud category sponsors of the First Women Awards, taking place on June
28th 2012.
Find out more http://www.harveynash.com/inspire
About Harvey Nash
Harvey Nash, a global professional recruitment consultancy and IT outsourcing service
provider, is committed to delivering the very best talent and IT solutions to a broad base
of international clients. The Group is a trusted advisor to some of the world's leading
business, governments and institutions. Operating from 40 offices covering the USA, Europe
and Asia, its talented professionals pursue the highest levels of integrity and quality in
providing a unique portfolio of services: executive search, interim management, IT and
finance recruitment and IT outsourcing.
Find out more http://www.harveynash.com
Media enquiries
Rob Grimsey
Group Marketing Director
+44(0)20-7333-0033
robert.grimsey@harveynash.com
Source: Harvey Nash
LONDON and NEW YORK, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Women are bringing a much needed source of emotional intelligence to the top table and
as a result improving a board's ability to innovate, make consensual decisions and connect
with customers and staff. This is according to a survey by Inspire, the business network
for senior board level women supported by Harvey Nash.
The survey [http://media.harveynash.com/uk/mediacentre/inspire_survey.pdf ], completed
by 326 board-level executives across 19 countries and part of Inspire's Return on
Diversity report, revealed that almost two-thirds of respondents (64%) believe women are
bringing a greater level of emotional intelligence (EI) to the board which in turn brings
greater cultural understanding (91% believed better EI boosted the board's ability in this
area), better board consensus (80%) and greater creativity and innovation (75%).
In addition the survey revealed that 92% believe that women bring new and different
perspectives to the board, with participants' comments ranging from how women took a
different approach to risk through to how they offer greater pragmatism in decision
making.
But whilst most people agreed greater emotional intelligence at board level had a
positive impact on the 'soft' attributes of the board, there was much less consensus about
how this affected other attributes. For instance most (60%) respondents believed having
greater board EI had either no affect or - in the case of one in eight - a negative
affect, on its ability to make bold decisions. This was even more pronounced when looking
at speed of decision making where 68% believed EI had no positive effect, 13% of which
felt it was negative.
Carol Rosati, co-founder of Inspire and director of Harvey Nash, said: "At a time when
companies are desperately seeking new ways to create revenue streams through innovation
and entering new markets, the need for creative thinking and cultural understanding of
customers and staff has never been greater. This survey shows that companies bringing on
women onto boards can be one way they achieve great board emotional intelligence, and in
turn better board effectiveness.
"But whilst the survey shows greater board EI is an overwhelmingly positive thing, it
also shows that it can make boards operate differently. Boards must recognise that
becoming diverse is more than just a change in their make up; it can often create a change
in their approach altogether."
The survey also looked at how to achieve greater female board membership. Respondents
overwhelmingly rejected the idea of government quotas (only 6% supported this option)
preferring the emphasis to be on companies to cultivate and develop their own female
talent pipeline (48%). A further 29% of respondents believed the main barrier to female
progression was attitudes amongst C-level male executives.
Alexa Bailey, co-founder of Inspire and consultant at Harvey Nash, said: "Women are
not looking for a 'prop' to help them into senior roles but instead, a change in attitude
from the board itself. A specific case in point is the Nomination and Governance
appointment Committee. All too often the selection criteria for new board members is based
on whether the person has had previous experience at board level, rather than 'does this
person have the right set of skills and values to do the job?' It's an important
difference especially if we are going to evolve the talent pipeline for future board
leaders. Another change is around support given in both the domestic and professional
sphere. Achieving gender balance in the boardroom and at the executive level, requires
support both in the workplace and at home, where domestic support services, childcare and
supportive partners have a powerful impact on an executive's ability to focus on work."
About Inspire's Return on Diversity report
To download the report please visit
http://media.harveynash.com/uk/mediacentre/inspire_survey.pdf
The survey was conducted online from November 2011 to January 2012 and reflected the
views of 326 senior decision makers made up of 17% CEOs, 31% board level executives, 20%
non-executive directors and 32% executives in other categories. 77% of responses were from
the UK and the US, with the remaining spread amongst seventeen other countries.
Inspire's Report Return on Diversity contains the key findings from the survey as well
as detailed commentary from:
- E. Mervyn Davies - Lord Davies of Abersoch
- Umran Beba - CEO, PepsiCo Asia Pacific
- Allan Cook - Chairman, WS Atkins
- Mary R. "Nina" Henderson - Trustee, Drexel University and Drexel College of
Medicine, Director, Visiting Nurse Service New York
- Diana Brightmore-Armour - CEO, Corporate Banking, Lloyds Banking Group
- Eva Au - MD, IDC Asia / Pacific Astrid Clifford, CEO, HSBC Bank Armenia
- Fiona Woolf CBE - Alderman, City of London Corporation
- Lady Susan Rice CBE - MD, Lloyds Banking Group, Scotland
- Marie Staunton - CEO, Plan UK
- Benjamin Akande Ph.D - Dean of Webster University's George Herbert
- Walker School of Business & Technology
To download the report please visit
http://media.harveynash.com/uk/mediacentre/inspire_survey.pdf
About Inspire
Established in 2008 and supported by Harvey Nash Inspire provides an environment in
which senior business women from the private and public sectors can share and exchange
ideas and experiences with their peers. Each year, Inspire hosts events for more than 1000
women members made up exclusively of female board operators, Chairs, CEOs and Partners in
Private Equity and Venture Capital firms.
Inspire are proud category sponsors of the First Women Awards, taking place on June
28th 2012.
Find out more http://www.harveynash.com/inspire
About Harvey Nash
Harvey Nash, a global professional recruitment consultancy and IT outsourcing service
provider, is committed to delivering the very best talent and IT solutions to a broad base
of international clients. The Group is a trusted advisor to some of the world's leading
business, governments and institutions. Operating from 40 offices covering the USA, Europe
and Asia, its talented professionals pursue the highest levels of integrity and quality in
providing a unique portfolio of services: executive search, interim management, IT and
finance recruitment and IT outsourcing.
Find out more http://www.harveynash.com
Media enquiries
Rob Grimsey
Group Marketing Director
+44(0)20-7333-0033
robert.grimsey@harveynash.com
Source: Harvey Nash
Casio Watches Ambassador Sebastian Vettel Readies Himself for New Season
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 6:21:01 AM
Casio Watches Ambassador Sebastian Vettel Readies Himself for New Season
BRIERLEY HILL, England, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Race ace Prepares for Season Opener in Melbourne
The 2012 Formula 1 season revs up at the weekend (16-18th March) and once again, Red
Bull Racing driver and Casio Watches ambassador Sebastian Vettel will start the season as
the defending champion.
With the pre-season testing in Barcelona now over, the teams are readying their cars
in preparation for the Melbourne GP.
This season, alongside their watches from the Edifice range, Red Bull are using a
newly designed car, the RB8. However, chief engineer and designer Adrian Newey has quelled
rumours of a radical redesign from the RB7 championship-winning car of 2011.
F1 observers noted that a model was brought in by air from their Milton Keynes base to
replace the RB8 that had been used in early testing. There was much speculation on the
reasons for the changes to the new chassis. However, following testing by the team it has
been suggested that the majority of changes have been carried out to better accommodate
FIA imposed rule changes such as the ban on blown diffusers on exhausts.
One major change that has been made this year is to the car's suspension system. It is
believed that the new design allows air from the newly repositioned exhaust ducts to
influence the aerodynamics of the car. This is used in conjunction with the nose duct at
the front of the body, which acts as a damper, and provides air to cool the drivers.
As you would expect with such a successful team, the first and secondary driver
positions have not been swapped for the new season leaving Casio Watches ambassador
Sebastian Vettel as the lead driver with Webber taking the second slot. At a press
conference earlier in the week, the 24 year old was given a huge confidence boost when F1
Supremo Bernie Ecclestone nominated the Casio Watches
[http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/casio-watches.htm ] fan as his favourite to win this year's
world title.
A win would make the watches [http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk ] loving 'race ace' one of
the greats of the sport. The only drivers who have won more titles would be Juan Manual
who had a run of four consecutive titles in the 1950's and current Mercedes driver Michael
Schumacher who had an incredible run of five titles between 2000 and 2004.
For more on the Casio watches range visit the Watch Hut online at
http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk. The Melbourne Grand Prix begins at 4.30am UK time on
Sunday 18th March.
Note to editors
1. The Watch Hut is an online trading arm of DM London Ltd, specialising in designer
and fashion watches. The site has been active since 2005 and has become one of the leading
names in online watch retail in the United Kingdom. The site is an authorised distributor
for all of the items its offers for sale meaning buyers obtain a genuine, manufacturer
guaranteed product every time.
2. Casio Watches were established in 1946 in Tokyo, Japan. It moved in to the
competitive field of watch manufacturing in 1974, rapidly becoming one of the leading
manufacturers of watches sporting quartz movements.
3. Red Bull Racing are a Milton Keynes, UK based Formula 1 racing team. They currently
hold the constructors title in F1, the highest level of competitive motorsport. Their lead
driver Sebastian Vettel is the current World Champion.
www: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk
Source: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk
Contact Details: Rich Jarrott, Copywriter, The Watch Hut,
95 High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3AU, Phone: +44(0)1384-467588, Email: press@thewatchhut.co.uk
BRIERLEY HILL, England, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Race ace Prepares for Season Opener in Melbourne
The 2012 Formula 1 season revs up at the weekend (16-18th March) and once again, Red
Bull Racing driver and Casio Watches ambassador Sebastian Vettel will start the season as
the defending champion.
With the pre-season testing in Barcelona now over, the teams are readying their cars
in preparation for the Melbourne GP.
This season, alongside their watches from the Edifice range, Red Bull are using a
newly designed car, the RB8. However, chief engineer and designer Adrian Newey has quelled
rumours of a radical redesign from the RB7 championship-winning car of 2011.
F1 observers noted that a model was brought in by air from their Milton Keynes base to
replace the RB8 that had been used in early testing. There was much speculation on the
reasons for the changes to the new chassis. However, following testing by the team it has
been suggested that the majority of changes have been carried out to better accommodate
FIA imposed rule changes such as the ban on blown diffusers on exhausts.
One major change that has been made this year is to the car's suspension system. It is
believed that the new design allows air from the newly repositioned exhaust ducts to
influence the aerodynamics of the car. This is used in conjunction with the nose duct at
the front of the body, which acts as a damper, and provides air to cool the drivers.
As you would expect with such a successful team, the first and secondary driver
positions have not been swapped for the new season leaving Casio Watches ambassador
Sebastian Vettel as the lead driver with Webber taking the second slot. At a press
conference earlier in the week, the 24 year old was given a huge confidence boost when F1
Supremo Bernie Ecclestone nominated the Casio Watches
[http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/casio-watches.htm ] fan as his favourite to win this year's
world title.
A win would make the watches [http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk ] loving 'race ace' one of
the greats of the sport. The only drivers who have won more titles would be Juan Manual
who had a run of four consecutive titles in the 1950's and current Mercedes driver Michael
Schumacher who had an incredible run of five titles between 2000 and 2004.
For more on the Casio watches range visit the Watch Hut online at
http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk. The Melbourne Grand Prix begins at 4.30am UK time on
Sunday 18th March.
Note to editors
1. The Watch Hut is an online trading arm of DM London Ltd, specialising in designer
and fashion watches. The site has been active since 2005 and has become one of the leading
names in online watch retail in the United Kingdom. The site is an authorised distributor
for all of the items its offers for sale meaning buyers obtain a genuine, manufacturer
guaranteed product every time.
2. Casio Watches were established in 1946 in Tokyo, Japan. It moved in to the
competitive field of watch manufacturing in 1974, rapidly becoming one of the leading
manufacturers of watches sporting quartz movements.
3. Red Bull Racing are a Milton Keynes, UK based Formula 1 racing team. They currently
hold the constructors title in F1, the highest level of competitive motorsport. Their lead
driver Sebastian Vettel is the current World Champion.
www: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk
Source: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk
Contact Details: Rich Jarrott, Copywriter, The Watch Hut,
95 High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3AU, Phone: +44(0)1384-467588, Email: press@thewatchhut.co.uk
Xilinx and Micron Demonstrate Industry's First Hardware Interoperability of FPGA and RLDRAM 3 Memory Interface Standard
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 6:14:01 AM
Xilinx and Micron Demonstrate Industry's First Hardware Interoperability of FPGA and RLDRAM 3 Memory Interface Standard
Xilinx 7 Series FPGA/Micron RLDRAM 3 Platform Enables Substantially Higher Data Rates for 40G and 100G Networking Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., and BOISE, Idaho, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) and Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), today announced the first public hardware demonstration of an FPGA interfacing with RLDRAM 3 memory, a new and emerging memory standard for high-end networking applications such as packet buffering and inspection, linked lists, and lookup tables. Operating with Virtex®-7 and Kintex(TM)-7 FPGAs at data rates up to 1600 megabits per second (Mb/s), Micron's high-performance RLDRAM 3 memory combines high density, high bandwidth and fast SRAM-like random access to enable a 60 percent higher data rate and memory bandwidth compared to that of the previous generation (Virtex-6 FPGAs/RLDRAM2 memory standard). RLDRAM 3 memory enables 40G and 100G networking systems that require higher speed, higher density, lower power and lower latency.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO)
Virtex-7 and Kintex-7 FPGAs are designed with the necessary IO standards and architectural components for optimal interfacing with RLDRAM 3, providing a significant boost to system performance for high-performance wireless and wired networking systems. RLDRAM 3 memory uses innovative circuit design to minimize the time between the beginning of an access cycle and the instant that the first data is available. Ultra-low bus turnaround time enables higher sustainable bandwidth with near-term balanced read-to-write ratios.
"The new RLDRAM 3 interface is ideal for Xilinx and Micron's mutual customers in the high-end networking space who require higher speed, higher density, lower power and lower latency," said Derek Curd, technical marketing manager at Xilinx. "The RLDRAM 3 hardware demonstration shows how we're able to achieve a much more efficient transfer of network data."
A video of the new Virtex-7 FPGA and Micron RLDRAM 3 memory interface solution from Xilinx and Micron can be viewed at: http://www.xilinx.com/products/technology/memory-solutions/ or micronblogs.com.
"Xilinx has been a longtime partner of Micron, going back to the early definition efforts of RLDRAM 3 memory," said Robert Feurle, vice president of Micron's DRAM marketing. "Together, we welcome the ability to demonstrate and deliver performance advantages of RLDRAM 3 with the latest Virtex-7 and Kintex-7 families."
Availability/Ordering Information
Hardware demonstrations of the Xilinx RLDRAM 3 Memory interface IP core are available now with user configurable IP cores available in ISE® Design Suite 13.4 in September 2012. Qualified Micron RLDRAM 3 memory devices are available now in x18 and x36 organizations across all speed grades from 800 to 1066MHz. For complete information visit: micron.com/rldram.
About Micron
Micron Technology, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets a full range of DRAM, NAND and NOR flash memory, as well as other innovative memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, embedded and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit micron.com.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the world's leading provider of programmable platforms. For more information, visit: xilinx.com.
#1228p
Xilinx, the Xilinx logo, Artix, ISE, Kintex, Spartan, Virtex, Zynq, and other designated brands included herein are trademarks of Xilinx in the United States and other countries. Micron and RLDRAM are trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Bruce Fienberg
Xilinx
408-879-4631
Bruce.Fienberg@xilinx.com
Mary Ellen Ynes
Zeno Group for Micron
650-801-7954
MaryEllen.Ynes@zenogroup.com
SOURCE Xilinx, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Xilinx, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.micron.com
Xilinx 7 Series FPGA/Micron RLDRAM 3 Platform Enables Substantially Higher Data Rates for 40G and 100G Networking Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., and BOISE, Idaho, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) and Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), today announced the first public hardware demonstration of an FPGA interfacing with RLDRAM 3 memory, a new and emerging memory standard for high-end networking applications such as packet buffering and inspection, linked lists, and lookup tables. Operating with Virtex®-7 and Kintex(TM)-7 FPGAs at data rates up to 1600 megabits per second (Mb/s), Micron's high-performance RLDRAM 3 memory combines high density, high bandwidth and fast SRAM-like random access to enable a 60 percent higher data rate and memory bandwidth compared to that of the previous generation (Virtex-6 FPGAs/RLDRAM2 memory standard). RLDRAM 3 memory enables 40G and 100G networking systems that require higher speed, higher density, lower power and lower latency.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO)
Virtex-7 and Kintex-7 FPGAs are designed with the necessary IO standards and architectural components for optimal interfacing with RLDRAM 3, providing a significant boost to system performance for high-performance wireless and wired networking systems. RLDRAM 3 memory uses innovative circuit design to minimize the time between the beginning of an access cycle and the instant that the first data is available. Ultra-low bus turnaround time enables higher sustainable bandwidth with near-term balanced read-to-write ratios.
"The new RLDRAM 3 interface is ideal for Xilinx and Micron's mutual customers in the high-end networking space who require higher speed, higher density, lower power and lower latency," said Derek Curd, technical marketing manager at Xilinx. "The RLDRAM 3 hardware demonstration shows how we're able to achieve a much more efficient transfer of network data."
A video of the new Virtex-7 FPGA and Micron RLDRAM 3 memory interface solution from Xilinx and Micron can be viewed at: http://www.xilinx.com/products/technology/memory-solutions/ or micronblogs.com.
"Xilinx has been a longtime partner of Micron, going back to the early definition efforts of RLDRAM 3 memory," said Robert Feurle, vice president of Micron's DRAM marketing. "Together, we welcome the ability to demonstrate and deliver performance advantages of RLDRAM 3 with the latest Virtex-7 and Kintex-7 families."
Availability/Ordering Information
Hardware demonstrations of the Xilinx RLDRAM 3 Memory interface IP core are available now with user configurable IP cores available in ISE® Design Suite 13.4 in September 2012. Qualified Micron RLDRAM 3 memory devices are available now in x18 and x36 organizations across all speed grades from 800 to 1066MHz. For complete information visit: micron.com/rldram.
About Micron
Micron Technology, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets a full range of DRAM, NAND and NOR flash memory, as well as other innovative memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, embedded and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit micron.com.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the world's leading provider of programmable platforms. For more information, visit: xilinx.com.
#1228p
Xilinx, the Xilinx logo, Artix, ISE, Kintex, Spartan, Virtex, Zynq, and other designated brands included herein are trademarks of Xilinx in the United States and other countries. Micron and RLDRAM are trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Bruce Fienberg
Xilinx
408-879-4631
Bruce.Fienberg@xilinx.com
Mary Ellen Ynes
Zeno Group for Micron
650-801-7954
MaryEllen.Ynes@zenogroup.com
SOURCE Xilinx, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Xilinx, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.micron.com
Server Technology Launches Sentry Power System at DataCenterDynamics New York City
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 6:14:01 AM
Server Technology Launches Sentry Power System at DataCenterDynamics New York City
Industry's only enterprise data center rack-level power system combines best of breed cabinet power distribution units with Sentry Power Manager software management solution featuring exclusive SNAP technology
RENO, Nev., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Server Technology, experts in producing the highest quality rack mount data center power distribution units and power monitoring solutions, announced today the launch of its new Sentry Power System at DataCenterDynamics (DCD) NYC. Sentry Power System tightly integrates Server Technology's Sentry family of cabinet power distribution units (PDUs) with Sentry Power Manager (SPM) software, through Server Tech's exclusive SNAP technology to create a single system of power. Server Technology will be demonstrating its Sentry Power System at the DCD NYC show today at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York.
"We are recognized as the leader in delivering the world's most reliable data center rack-based power and have consistently looked for innovative ways to increase the intelligence of our devices, while at the same time simplify the management associated with typical intelligent PDU deployments," said Mark Harris, vice president of marketing at Server Technology. "Our new Sentry Power System with SNAP technology is in direct response to these challenges and provides our customers the industry's only global structured approach to data center PDU management. Sentry Power System enables true "Plug & Play" functionality and the ability to easily manage hundreds or thousands of PDUs across the enterprise from a single management console. Our customers can take a PDU out of the box, plug it in to the network and the system will auto discover and configure the unit. Immediately, they'll start receiving power and environmental information and reports and trends. The customer gets value right away," said Harris.
Server Technology's SNAP is based upon XML over SSL technology and is included in Sentry CDU hardware and SPM software. SPM software with SNAP provides true "Plug and Play" simple PDU auto discovery, auto configuration, hierarchical change management and auto firmware updates across the network along with all of the award winning capabilities found in previous versions of SPM including power control and state management, advanced reporting and trending, and power and environmental alarming.
"We listen to our customers very closely. After being the leader for over 25 years, it's very clear that the rack-level PDU business is much more demanding than mere sheet metal and wires. The modern data center power delivery function is about intelligence, reliability and simplicity. We constantly challenge ourselves to deliver increasing value for our customers with unique capabilities. With Sentry Power System, our customers now have at their fingertips the industry's most complete rack-level power management solution," said Harris.
The Sentry Power System featuring SNAP is included in all shipped products today and is delivered as two components: SPM version 5.1 software/management application and Sentry CDUs, the cabinet hardware power distribution units, with firmware version 6.1d. To learn more about Sentry Power System, visit us at DataCenterDynamics NYC or visit us online at http://www.servertech.com.
About Server Technology
Server Technology's experts produce the highest quality rack mount power distribution and monitoring solutions that help manage power capacity, reduce downtime and improve energy efficiency. The leading innovator since 1984, Server Technology created the intelligent cabinet PDU market and holds the largest number of patents in that industry. Serving the Data Center and Carrier markets, Server Technology offers the most extensive selection of cabinet PDUs to manage power usage for servers, storage and network equipment. Based on the innovative Server Tech Quality Power Architecture (QPA), Sentry CDUs and Sentry Power Manager provide the industry's most accurate information to maximize rack density, reduce overloading and monitor energy efficiency. All Sentry CDUs are engineered and manufactured to meet the highest quality standards and are 100% performance tested for reliability and accuracy. Server Tech QPA eliminates single points of failure, reducing downtime and costs. The modular architecture is flexible and enables quick delivery of solutions that meet customer-specific requirements. Server Technology gives IT and Infrastructure Professionals the control to make accurate capacity planning decisions, reduce risks, and meet energy efficiency goals.
SOURCE Server Technology Inc.
Server Technology Inc.
CONTACT: Julie Brown, Marketing Manager, 1-800-835-1515, julie.brown@servertech.com
Web Site: http://www.servertech.com
Industry's only enterprise data center rack-level power system combines best of breed cabinet power distribution units with Sentry Power Manager software management solution featuring exclusive SNAP technology
RENO, Nev., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Server Technology, experts in producing the highest quality rack mount data center power distribution units and power monitoring solutions, announced today the launch of its new Sentry Power System at DataCenterDynamics (DCD) NYC. Sentry Power System tightly integrates Server Technology's Sentry family of cabinet power distribution units (PDUs) with Sentry Power Manager (SPM) software, through Server Tech's exclusive SNAP technology to create a single system of power. Server Technology will be demonstrating its Sentry Power System at the DCD NYC show today at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York.
"We are recognized as the leader in delivering the world's most reliable data center rack-based power and have consistently looked for innovative ways to increase the intelligence of our devices, while at the same time simplify the management associated with typical intelligent PDU deployments," said Mark Harris, vice president of marketing at Server Technology. "Our new Sentry Power System with SNAP technology is in direct response to these challenges and provides our customers the industry's only global structured approach to data center PDU management. Sentry Power System enables true "Plug & Play" functionality and the ability to easily manage hundreds or thousands of PDUs across the enterprise from a single management console. Our customers can take a PDU out of the box, plug it in to the network and the system will auto discover and configure the unit. Immediately, they'll start receiving power and environmental information and reports and trends. The customer gets value right away," said Harris.
Server Technology's SNAP is based upon XML over SSL technology and is included in Sentry CDU hardware and SPM software. SPM software with SNAP provides true "Plug and Play" simple PDU auto discovery, auto configuration, hierarchical change management and auto firmware updates across the network along with all of the award winning capabilities found in previous versions of SPM including power control and state management, advanced reporting and trending, and power and environmental alarming.
"We listen to our customers very closely. After being the leader for over 25 years, it's very clear that the rack-level PDU business is much more demanding than mere sheet metal and wires. The modern data center power delivery function is about intelligence, reliability and simplicity. We constantly challenge ourselves to deliver increasing value for our customers with unique capabilities. With Sentry Power System, our customers now have at their fingertips the industry's most complete rack-level power management solution," said Harris.
The Sentry Power System featuring SNAP is included in all shipped products today and is delivered as two components: SPM version 5.1 software/management application and Sentry CDUs, the cabinet hardware power distribution units, with firmware version 6.1d. To learn more about Sentry Power System, visit us at DataCenterDynamics NYC or visit us online at http://www.servertech.com.
About Server Technology
Server Technology's experts produce the highest quality rack mount power distribution and monitoring solutions that help manage power capacity, reduce downtime and improve energy efficiency. The leading innovator since 1984, Server Technology created the intelligent cabinet PDU market and holds the largest number of patents in that industry. Serving the Data Center and Carrier markets, Server Technology offers the most extensive selection of cabinet PDUs to manage power usage for servers, storage and network equipment. Based on the innovative Server Tech Quality Power Architecture (QPA), Sentry CDUs and Sentry Power Manager provide the industry's most accurate information to maximize rack density, reduce overloading and monitor energy efficiency. All Sentry CDUs are engineered and manufactured to meet the highest quality standards and are 100% performance tested for reliability and accuracy. Server Tech QPA eliminates single points of failure, reducing downtime and costs. The modular architecture is flexible and enables quick delivery of solutions that meet customer-specific requirements. Server Technology gives IT and Infrastructure Professionals the control to make accurate capacity planning decisions, reduce risks, and meet energy efficiency goals.
SOURCE Server Technology Inc.
Server Technology Inc.
CONTACT: Julie Brown, Marketing Manager, 1-800-835-1515, julie.brown@servertech.com
Web Site: http://www.servertech.com
Oni Launches New Cloud Services for Enterprises Using CA Technologies Cloud Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 5:28:01 AM
Oni Launches New Cloud Services for Enterprises Using CA Technologies Cloud Platform
ISLANDIA, New York and LISBON, Portugal, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
The Portuguese Telecom and IT group Will Reduce Time to Market for New
Services With the CA AppLogic(R) Platform
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today announced that Oni, the Portuguese telecom and IT
group, has signed an agreement to use the CA AppLogic(R)
[http://www.ca.com/us/products/category/it-management-solutions/Cloud-Solutions/Turnkey-Cloud.aspx ]
cloud computing platform to deliver the benefits of cloud-based services to the
enterprise market in Portugal.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101014/412869 )
Oni focuses exclusively on serving large enterprises. In today's fast moving
environment, these customers need to launch business services quickly each time their
competitive landscape changes. Instead of ordering new servers, assembling the necessary
components, and configuring the various hardware and services, Oni will use the CA
AppLogic platform to quickly deploy IT infrastructure and services for customers in hours
instead of months.
"The CA AppLogic platform is a unique, turnkey solution that addresses the disruptive
nature of cloud computing. By selecting this platform, we will be able to help our large
enterprise customers reap the full benefits of cloud services," said Miguel Allen Lima,
chief executive officer of Knewon, the IT company of Oni Group. "We chose this platform
based on its fast deployment capabilities and for its ability to support IaaS, PaaS and
SaaS. Now, we will be able to rapidly deliver cloud services in a cost-effective way,
without expanding our IT staff or making large physical infrastructure investments. This
solution is truly an IT performance accelerator. Our new mantra is: 'think of hours
instead of weeks or months.'"
More information available at: http://bit.ly/AkRUlx
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with
expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and
cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to
deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies' innovative products and services
provide the insight and control essential for IT organisations to power business agility.
The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT
ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
Copyright (c) 2012 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All
trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their
respective companies.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101014/412869
Source: CA Technologies
Press contact : CA Technologies, Agnès Herrero, Phone +34-492-75-00, Email:agnes.herrero@ca.com
ISLANDIA, New York and LISBON, Portugal, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
The Portuguese Telecom and IT group Will Reduce Time to Market for New
Services With the CA AppLogic(R) Platform
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today announced that Oni, the Portuguese telecom and IT
group, has signed an agreement to use the CA AppLogic(R)
[http://www.ca.com/us/products/category/it-management-solutions/Cloud-Solutions/Turnkey-Cloud.aspx ]
cloud computing platform to deliver the benefits of cloud-based services to the
enterprise market in Portugal.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101014/412869 )
Oni focuses exclusively on serving large enterprises. In today's fast moving
environment, these customers need to launch business services quickly each time their
competitive landscape changes. Instead of ordering new servers, assembling the necessary
components, and configuring the various hardware and services, Oni will use the CA
AppLogic platform to quickly deploy IT infrastructure and services for customers in hours
instead of months.
"The CA AppLogic platform is a unique, turnkey solution that addresses the disruptive
nature of cloud computing. By selecting this platform, we will be able to help our large
enterprise customers reap the full benefits of cloud services," said Miguel Allen Lima,
chief executive officer of Knewon, the IT company of Oni Group. "We chose this platform
based on its fast deployment capabilities and for its ability to support IaaS, PaaS and
SaaS. Now, we will be able to rapidly deliver cloud services in a cost-effective way,
without expanding our IT staff or making large physical infrastructure investments. This
solution is truly an IT performance accelerator. Our new mantra is: 'think of hours
instead of weeks or months.'"
More information available at: http://bit.ly/AkRUlx
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with
expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and
cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to
deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies' innovative products and services
provide the insight and control essential for IT organisations to power business agility.
The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT
ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
Copyright (c) 2012 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All
trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their
respective companies.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101014/412869
Source: CA Technologies
Press contact : CA Technologies, Agnès Herrero, Phone +34-492-75-00, Email:agnes.herrero@ca.com
Kia Motors' "Kia Rio Windows Down" Playlist on Spotify Gains Momentum as Facebook Users Submit Their Favorite Songs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 5:14:01 AM
Kia Motors' "Kia Rio Windows Down" Playlist on Spotify Gains Momentum as Facebook Users Submit Their Favorite Songs
Music Enthusiasts Propose Top Songs for the Ultimate "Sing at the Top of Your Lungs" Online Playlist
- Kia is the first U.S. auto manufacturer to create a one-of-a-kind playlist on Spotify music streaming service
- Songs can be nominated through April 15 on the Kia Rio Facebook page and shared across social networks
IRVINE, Calif., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an automotive first, Kia Motors America (KMA) and music-loving Facebook users are creating a one-of-a-kind online playlist, titled "Kia Rio Windows Down," through Spotify, the award-winning digital music service that embraces sharing music and hearing tracks instantly by hitting play on any music post or posting tracks on Facebook and Twitter. Since the submission period began on the Kia Rio Facebook page in February, more than 1,100 songs have been submitted for inclusion on the playlist on Spotify, with song selections totaling 15 hours of music and an average of 24 minutes of time spent per user listening to the playlist, which provides an environment for users to listen, discover, and share the unique playlist with their friends. To create the perfect playlist for a joyride in the all-new Kia Rio subcompact, songs from Spotify's library of more than 15 million tracks can be submitted for the playlist until April 15, and will remain on the Spotify platform indefinitely.
"From our 'Share Some Soul' ad featuring LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem' to Motley Crue belting out 'Kickstart My Heart' in last month's Super Bowl commercial, music plays an important role in Kia's marketing efforts and being the first in the auto industry to partner with Spotify continues that trend," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "Spotify is an innovative music service, and aligning with a new platform that embraces the sharing of music was a natural fit for Kia to extend our Rio launch. Being the first to create a car-centric playlist on Spotify in the U.S. increases Kia's interaction with our target audiences that are passionate about music and social media."
About the Kia Rio 5-Door and Rio Sedan
Available in a sedan or hatchback configuration, the eco-friendly Rio and Rio 5-door offer three trims - LX, EX and SX - and are equipped with a 1.6-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder with the option of either a six-speed manual transmission (LX only) or efficient six-speed automatic. One of only two vehicles in the segment to offer a GDI engine, the 2012 Rio provides an inviting combination of power and fuel efficiency, achieving standard class-leading 138 horsepower[1] while maintaining a standard class-leading fuel economy rating of 30/40 mpg (city/highway)[2].
Kia's Unprecedented Growth
Kia Motors is the one of the world's fastest moving global automotive brands; from 2009-2011 Kia launched more new vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker, and under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer earned a reputation as an industry leader in automotive styling. Kia Motors America's full line of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive cars and CUVs has earned critical acclaim and dramatically increased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand. In 2011, KMA recorded its 17th consecutive year of market share growth, thanks in part to the largest increase of any major brand in perceived quality[3] and the industry's highest brand loyalty ranking[4]. Kia's U.S.-based manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia - KMMG - is responsible for the creation of more than 10,000 plant and supplier jobs and builds the company's two best-selling vehicles in the U.S. - the Sorento CUV and Optima midsize sedan[5]. Kia's value and technology-laden 2012 model year lineup also includes the Sportage compact CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Optima Hybrid, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, all-new Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and Sedona minivan.
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 755 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." In 2011, KMA recorded its best-ever annual sales total and became one of the fastest growing car companies in the U.S. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, advanced safety features and new technologies.
Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its website - http://www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
About Spotify
Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 15* million tracks. Our dream is to make all the world's music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever they want it. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal.
* Number of tracks licensed globally. Catalogue size varies in each country.
Spotify is available in 12 countries: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands and Spain, with more than 10 million active users, and over 3 million paying subscribers.
http://www.spotify.com
[1] Class-leading horsepower claim for 1.6L GDI engine based on comparison of 2012 subcompacts as of February 2012
[2] Class-leading fuel economy claim for 1.6L GDI engine based on comparison of 2012 subcompacts as of February 2012. 2012 EPA fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg/city and 40 mpg/hwy with 1.6L GDI engine. Actual mileage will vary.
[3] Source: Automotive Lease Guide Spring 2011 Perceived Quality Study.
[4] Source: Experian Automotive Q2 2011 market analysis.
[5] The Optima GDI (EX Trims and certain LX Trims only) and GDI Turbo are built at KMMG
SOURCE Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America
CONTACT: Scott McKee, +1-949-468-4813, smckee@kiausa.com; or Amy Corsinita, Zeno Group, +1-949-468-4818, amy.corsinita@zenogroup.com, for Kia Motors America
Web Site: http://www.kia.com
Music Enthusiasts Propose Top Songs for the Ultimate "Sing at the Top of Your Lungs" Online Playlist
- Kia is the first U.S. auto manufacturer to create a one-of-a-kind playlist on Spotify music streaming service
- Songs can be nominated through April 15 on the Kia Rio Facebook page and shared across social networks
IRVINE, Calif., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an automotive first, Kia Motors America (KMA) and music-loving Facebook users are creating a one-of-a-kind online playlist, titled "Kia Rio Windows Down," through Spotify, the award-winning digital music service that embraces sharing music and hearing tracks instantly by hitting play on any music post or posting tracks on Facebook and Twitter. Since the submission period began on the Kia Rio Facebook page in February, more than 1,100 songs have been submitted for inclusion on the playlist on Spotify, with song selections totaling 15 hours of music and an average of 24 minutes of time spent per user listening to the playlist, which provides an environment for users to listen, discover, and share the unique playlist with their friends. To create the perfect playlist for a joyride in the all-new Kia Rio subcompact, songs from Spotify's library of more than 15 million tracks can be submitted for the playlist until April 15, and will remain on the Spotify platform indefinitely.
"From our 'Share Some Soul' ad featuring LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem' to Motley Crue belting out 'Kickstart My Heart' in last month's Super Bowl commercial, music plays an important role in Kia's marketing efforts and being the first in the auto industry to partner with Spotify continues that trend," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "Spotify is an innovative music service, and aligning with a new platform that embraces the sharing of music was a natural fit for Kia to extend our Rio launch. Being the first to create a car-centric playlist on Spotify in the U.S. increases Kia's interaction with our target audiences that are passionate about music and social media."
About the Kia Rio 5-Door and Rio Sedan
Available in a sedan or hatchback configuration, the eco-friendly Rio and Rio 5-door offer three trims - LX, EX and SX - and are equipped with a 1.6-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder with the option of either a six-speed manual transmission (LX only) or efficient six-speed automatic. One of only two vehicles in the segment to offer a GDI engine, the 2012 Rio provides an inviting combination of power and fuel efficiency, achieving standard class-leading 138 horsepower[1] while maintaining a standard class-leading fuel economy rating of 30/40 mpg (city/highway)[2].
Kia's Unprecedented Growth
Kia Motors is the one of the world's fastest moving global automotive brands; from 2009-2011 Kia launched more new vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker, and under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer earned a reputation as an industry leader in automotive styling. Kia Motors America's full line of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive cars and CUVs has earned critical acclaim and dramatically increased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand. In 2011, KMA recorded its 17th consecutive year of market share growth, thanks in part to the largest increase of any major brand in perceived quality[3] and the industry's highest brand loyalty ranking[4]. Kia's U.S.-based manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia - KMMG - is responsible for the creation of more than 10,000 plant and supplier jobs and builds the company's two best-selling vehicles in the U.S. - the Sorento CUV and Optima midsize sedan[5]. Kia's value and technology-laden 2012 model year lineup also includes the Sportage compact CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Optima Hybrid, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, all-new Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and Sedona minivan.
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 755 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." In 2011, KMA recorded its best-ever annual sales total and became one of the fastest growing car companies in the U.S. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, advanced safety features and new technologies.
Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its website - http://www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
About Spotify
Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 15* million tracks. Our dream is to make all the world's music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever they want it. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal.
* Number of tracks licensed globally. Catalogue size varies in each country.
Spotify is available in 12 countries: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands and Spain, with more than 10 million active users, and over 3 million paying subscribers.
http://www.spotify.com
[1] Class-leading horsepower claim for 1.6L GDI engine based on comparison of 2012 subcompacts as of February 2012
[2] Class-leading fuel economy claim for 1.6L GDI engine based on comparison of 2012 subcompacts as of February 2012. 2012 EPA fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg/city and 40 mpg/hwy with 1.6L GDI engine. Actual mileage will vary.
[3] Source: Automotive Lease Guide Spring 2011 Perceived Quality Study.
[4] Source: Experian Automotive Q2 2011 market analysis.
[5] The Optima GDI (EX Trims and certain LX Trims only) and GDI Turbo are built at KMMG
SOURCE Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America
CONTACT: Scott McKee, +1-949-468-4813, smckee@kiausa.com; or Amy Corsinita, Zeno Group, +1-949-468-4818, amy.corsinita@zenogroup.com, for Kia Motors America
Web Site: http://www.kia.com
Writers' Group Enters Into Social and Web Marketing Pact with MediaPlasm to Leverage Social Media for Future Projects
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 5:14:01 AM
Writers' Group Enters Into Social and Web Marketing Pact with MediaPlasm to Leverage Social Media for Future Projects
LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Writers' Group Film Corp. (OTCQB: WRIT) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Front Row Networks, Inc., a Los Angeles-based concert production and distribution company, revealed today that it has finalized the Company's strategy with MediaPlasm, LLC, a Los Angeles based company, to market its 3D product in the social web on a worldwide basis. The first project, to be announced soon, will be marketed and distributed, through social media and other outlets, by MediaPlasm and their subsidiary Connected Access on mobile devices and connected devices worldwide.
The social marketing plan will focus on engagement with moviegoers before, during and after their theatrical experience. "The goal is to make the experience as immersive as possible for fans, no matter where they connect to the social web," said Russell Carrens, CMO of MediaPlasm. "We have been working closely with Front Row Networks to craft campaigns that engage 'with' fans, no matter where they gather, Facebook, Meetup, Tumblr, Twitter, and others. To meet consumer expectations today, you have to create the tools that allow them to craft their own experience for themselves and their friends."
MediaPlasm is a Los Angeles based company specializing in marketing and monetizing branded entertainment in social media and the world-wide connected device ecosystem. The founders have a combined 60 years of experience in the entertainment industry and 15 years of experience in the connected device market with clients including Disney, ABC, CBS, Deluxe, Sony BMG, Fox, Technicolor, Microsoft, Universal, and Dreamworks. Founded in 2010 by marketing, entertainment and technology veterans, Russell Carrens and Patrick Roberts, MediaPlasm has developed a diverse portfolio of client projects ranging from campaigns for social content discovery, to connected marketplaces that leverage social media for new revenue streams.
"The popularization of smartphones and the introduction of tablets and other web-enabled devices - collectively termed 'connected devices' - have contributed to an explosion in digital media consumption. As these devices, including connected 3D televisions, gain adoption, consumers who access them will be looking for entertainment content," said Eric Mitchell, CFO of Front Row Networks.
Front Row Networks is a live concert production and distribution company which produces live concerts in 3D for initial digital broadcast into movie theaters in North America. Following their theatrical run, the films are then licensed to US and international broadcasters, pay channels, PPV markets, DVD and Blu-ray distributors, and sold on the internet as downloads.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release regarding the company's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. The company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and as such, speak only as of the date made. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the Company's latest 10-Q filed February 14, 2012.
Contact:
Front Row Networks
Wendy Haviland
Phone: 310.461.3737
info@frnetworks.com
Website: http://www.FRNetworks.com
SOURCE Writers' Group Film Corp.
Writers' Group Film Corp.
LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Writers' Group Film Corp. (OTCQB: WRIT) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Front Row Networks, Inc., a Los Angeles-based concert production and distribution company, revealed today that it has finalized the Company's strategy with MediaPlasm, LLC, a Los Angeles based company, to market its 3D product in the social web on a worldwide basis. The first project, to be announced soon, will be marketed and distributed, through social media and other outlets, by MediaPlasm and their subsidiary Connected Access on mobile devices and connected devices worldwide.
The social marketing plan will focus on engagement with moviegoers before, during and after their theatrical experience. "The goal is to make the experience as immersive as possible for fans, no matter where they connect to the social web," said Russell Carrens, CMO of MediaPlasm. "We have been working closely with Front Row Networks to craft campaigns that engage 'with' fans, no matter where they gather, Facebook, Meetup, Tumblr, Twitter, and others. To meet consumer expectations today, you have to create the tools that allow them to craft their own experience for themselves and their friends."
MediaPlasm is a Los Angeles based company specializing in marketing and monetizing branded entertainment in social media and the world-wide connected device ecosystem. The founders have a combined 60 years of experience in the entertainment industry and 15 years of experience in the connected device market with clients including Disney, ABC, CBS, Deluxe, Sony BMG, Fox, Technicolor, Microsoft, Universal, and Dreamworks. Founded in 2010 by marketing, entertainment and technology veterans, Russell Carrens and Patrick Roberts, MediaPlasm has developed a diverse portfolio of client projects ranging from campaigns for social content discovery, to connected marketplaces that leverage social media for new revenue streams.
"The popularization of smartphones and the introduction of tablets and other web-enabled devices - collectively termed 'connected devices' - have contributed to an explosion in digital media consumption. As these devices, including connected 3D televisions, gain adoption, consumers who access them will be looking for entertainment content," said Eric Mitchell, CFO of Front Row Networks.
Front Row Networks is a live concert production and distribution company which produces live concerts in 3D for initial digital broadcast into movie theaters in North America. Following their theatrical run, the films are then licensed to US and international broadcasters, pay channels, PPV markets, DVD and Blu-ray distributors, and sold on the internet as downloads.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release regarding the company's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. The company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and as such, speak only as of the date made. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the Company's latest 10-Q filed February 14, 2012.
Contact:
Front Row Networks
Wendy Haviland
Phone: 310.461.3737
info@frnetworks.com
Website: http://www.FRNetworks.com
SOURCE Writers' Group Film Corp.
Writers' Group Film Corp.
AT&T to Offer New iPad on March 16
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 5:14:01 AM
AT&T to Offer New iPad on March 16
DALLAS, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T today announced it will offer the new iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G in the United States on Friday, March 16. AT&T will offer all models of iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G with a range of attractive data plans that will allow customers to connect to the AT&T 4G LTE network with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G.
The third generation iPad is a category-defining mobile device that features a stunning new Retina display, Apple's new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. It also still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light. iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G is world-ready, allowing users to connect to fast networks worldwide when they travel.
"The new iPad is coming to the nation's largest 4G network and we could not be more excited," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility. "Our customers will get a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience from AT&T on day one, plus unlimited access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network at no extra charge. We're offering very competitive data plans for iPad and are confident customers will agree that AT&T delivers the best experience."
Customers can buy the new iPad through all AT&T sales channels beginning Friday, March 16. For complete details on pricing and availability please visit http://www.att.com/ipad.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
For more information on iPad please visit http://www.apple.com/ipad.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Mark Siegel of AT&T Inc. +1-404-986-1803, mark.a.siegel@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
DALLAS, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T today announced it will offer the new iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G in the United States on Friday, March 16. AT&T will offer all models of iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G with a range of attractive data plans that will allow customers to connect to the AT&T 4G LTE network with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G.
The third generation iPad is a category-defining mobile device that features a stunning new Retina display, Apple's new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. It also still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light. iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G is world-ready, allowing users to connect to fast networks worldwide when they travel.
"The new iPad is coming to the nation's largest 4G network and we could not be more excited," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility. "Our customers will get a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience from AT&T on day one, plus unlimited access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network at no extra charge. We're offering very competitive data plans for iPad and are confident customers will agree that AT&T delivers the best experience."
Customers can buy the new iPad through all AT&T sales channels beginning Friday, March 16. For complete details on pricing and availability please visit http://www.att.com/ipad.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
For more information on iPad please visit http://www.apple.com/ipad.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Mark Siegel of AT&T Inc. +1-404-986-1803, mark.a.siegel@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 5:14:01 AM
Keeper Password & Data Vault Achieves Top Grossing Revenue in Apple's iTunes, Utilities Category
CHICAGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeper Security, Inc. has seen incredible growth as their password security application, Keeper hit record sales this weekend. Keeper has been downloaded over 6 million times, receiving an overwhelming number of 5-Star user reviews in the iTunes App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Keeper provides a secure, simple way to store and access passwords and private information - anywhere, anytime. Keeper's military-grade encryption secures and safeguards passwords and other private information. Keeper also creates secure passwords and logs you into websites securely - all from within the mobile application. Using Keeper's Cloud Security Vault, customers have access to secure cloud storage, recovery and syncing of their information across every mobile and desktop platform.
New versions of Keeper have been released on all mobile device platforms including iPhone, iPod, iPad, Windows Phone and BlackBerry. Keeper's desktop software has also been updated for Mac OS and Microsoft Windows platforms.
"Our latest release of Keeper includes several upgrades to make the user experience better than ever. We optimized graphics for higher resolution displays, made the user interface more intuitive and greatly improved the speed from the prior version. Most importantly, our latest version of Keeper makes syncing to the Cloud Security Vault and the user's devices more seamless," said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder.
Keeper Backup - the paid version of Keeper - includes unlimited cloud storage in Keeper's Cloud Security Vault(TM). An annual subscription is only $9.99 per device.
Millions of people trust Keeper to protect them on their mobile devices and computers. Keeper is one of the world's most downloaded and popular password security apps. Keeper Backup is available for Smartphones, Tablets and PCs - it runs on iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Windows 7/XP/Vista, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems.
Find out more at: http://www.keepersecurity.com
SOURCE Keeper Security, Inc.
Keeper Security, Inc.
CONTACT: If you would like more information about Keeper or to schedule an interview with Darren Guccione (CEO) or Craig Lurey (CTO), please email Jodine Annin, for Public Relation at PR@KeeperSecurity.com.
Web Site: http://www.keepersecurity.com
CHICAGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeper Security, Inc. has seen incredible growth as their password security application, Keeper hit record sales this weekend. Keeper has been downloaded over 6 million times, receiving an overwhelming number of 5-Star user reviews in the iTunes App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Keeper provides a secure, simple way to store and access passwords and private information - anywhere, anytime. Keeper's military-grade encryption secures and safeguards passwords and other private information. Keeper also creates secure passwords and logs you into websites securely - all from within the mobile application. Using Keeper's Cloud Security Vault, customers have access to secure cloud storage, recovery and syncing of their information across every mobile and desktop platform.
New versions of Keeper have been released on all mobile device platforms including iPhone, iPod, iPad, Windows Phone and BlackBerry. Keeper's desktop software has also been updated for Mac OS and Microsoft Windows platforms.
"Our latest release of Keeper includes several upgrades to make the user experience better than ever. We optimized graphics for higher resolution displays, made the user interface more intuitive and greatly improved the speed from the prior version. Most importantly, our latest version of Keeper makes syncing to the Cloud Security Vault and the user's devices more seamless," said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder.
Keeper Backup - the paid version of Keeper - includes unlimited cloud storage in Keeper's Cloud Security Vault(TM). An annual subscription is only $9.99 per device.
Millions of people trust Keeper to protect them on their mobile devices and computers. Keeper is one of the world's most downloaded and popular password security apps. Keeper Backup is available for Smartphones, Tablets and PCs - it runs on iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Windows 7/XP/Vista, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems.
Find out more at: http://www.keepersecurity.com
SOURCE Keeper Security, Inc.
Keeper Security, Inc.
CONTACT: If you would like more information about Keeper or to schedule an interview with Darren Guccione (CEO) or Craig Lurey (CTO), please email Jodine Annin, for Public Relation at PR@KeeperSecurity.com.
Web Site: http://www.keepersecurity.com
Teleplan Developed After-Market Service Solution for Mobile - and Smartphones for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Region
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 5:00:01 AM
Teleplan Developed After-Market Service Solution for Mobile - and Smartphones for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Region
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- Enhancement of Teleplan's Footprint in APAC
Teleplan International N.V. (Prime Standard, ISIN: NL0000229458), the leading global
provider of high-tech end-to-end after-market services for the Computer, Communications
and Consumer Electronics industries set up a regional service solution providing total
repair management for the entire Asia Pacific (APAC) region for one of the leading brands
in the smartphone and wireless infrastructure segment. The service program includes
reverse logistics, screening and performing repairs up to the complex repair level 3. To
realize this customized solution Teleplan enhanced its footprint in Jakarta, Surabaya,
Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Existing Teleplan service facilities in Hong Kong, Sydney and
Seoul are also included in this service concept.
"We are delighted that one of the leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in
the smartphone industry has placed his trust in us to deliver complex after-market
services aligned to the needs of a fast growing customer base in the Asia Pacific region,"
commented Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Patrick Ring.
By placing their trust in Teleplan, the customer has gained in relevant strategic
ways: The order cycle time could be improved by 8 days and is now reduced to 2 days, the
costs were significantly reduced, one efficient and standardized repair process has been
implemented, one single point of control is in place and the customer can provide
excellent services to the local operators.
Teleplan International N.V. Teleplan International N.V. is one of the leading global
providers of high-tech end-to-end after-market services and provides total lifecycle care
solutions for the world of Computers, Communications and Consumer Electronics ("3Cs"). The
lifecycle care concept ranges from simple repairs to the most sophisticated technological
and electronic solutions. Headquartered in Amsterdam/Schiphol, the Netherlands, Teleplan
currently operates from 24 sites in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia with
approximately 5,300 employees.
For further information please visit: http://www.teleplan.com.
Source: Teleplan International N.V.
For Further Information: Teleplan International N.V.,
Monika Collée, Corporate Director Communications, Tel: +31-85-273-3681, Email: monika.collee@teleplan.com
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- Enhancement of Teleplan's Footprint in APAC
Teleplan International N.V. (Prime Standard, ISIN: NL0000229458), the leading global
provider of high-tech end-to-end after-market services for the Computer, Communications
and Consumer Electronics industries set up a regional service solution providing total
repair management for the entire Asia Pacific (APAC) region for one of the leading brands
in the smartphone and wireless infrastructure segment. The service program includes
reverse logistics, screening and performing repairs up to the complex repair level 3. To
realize this customized solution Teleplan enhanced its footprint in Jakarta, Surabaya,
Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Existing Teleplan service facilities in Hong Kong, Sydney and
Seoul are also included in this service concept.
"We are delighted that one of the leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in
the smartphone industry has placed his trust in us to deliver complex after-market
services aligned to the needs of a fast growing customer base in the Asia Pacific region,"
commented Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Patrick Ring.
By placing their trust in Teleplan, the customer has gained in relevant strategic
ways: The order cycle time could be improved by 8 days and is now reduced to 2 days, the
costs were significantly reduced, one efficient and standardized repair process has been
implemented, one single point of control is in place and the customer can provide
excellent services to the local operators.
Teleplan International N.V. Teleplan International N.V. is one of the leading global
providers of high-tech end-to-end after-market services and provides total lifecycle care
solutions for the world of Computers, Communications and Consumer Electronics ("3Cs"). The
lifecycle care concept ranges from simple repairs to the most sophisticated technological
and electronic solutions. Headquartered in Amsterdam/Schiphol, the Netherlands, Teleplan
currently operates from 24 sites in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia with
approximately 5,300 employees.
For further information please visit: http://www.teleplan.com.
Source: Teleplan International N.V.
For Further Information: Teleplan International N.V.,
Monika Collée, Corporate Director Communications, Tel: +31-85-273-3681, Email: monika.collee@teleplan.com
Xperia sola From Sony - the Smartphone With a Sense of Magic
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 4:14:01 AM
Xperia sola From Sony - the Smartphone With a Sense of Magic
LONDON, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Introducing "floating touch" navigation for magic web browsing without
touching the screen
- Easily open apps and launch actions in an instant with NFC and Xperia
SmartTags
- Reality Display with Mobile Bravia engine and fast capture camera boosted by a
powerful dual-core processor
Sony Mobile Communications today announced Xperia(TM) sola* as the latest addition to
its portfolio of Android powered Xperia smartphones
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia ]. Complete with Sony technology, premium
entertainment and innovative floating touch(TM) navigation, the NFC enabled Xperia sola
comes equipped with Xperia SmartTags, allowing consumers to change their smartphone's
settings and applications to fit their lifestyle in an instant. Xperia sola will be
available to consumers globally in black, white and red in the second quarter.
A floating touch of magic
Making its smartphone debut exclusively on Xperia sola, Sony's unique floating touch
lets consumers navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like
a moving curser, without actually having to touch the screen. Once the desired link is
found it can be highlighted and a simple tap will load the page. Floating touch will
evolve with new user functionality and applications through software updates and
engagement with developers.
Calum MacDougall, Head of Xperia Marketing for Sony Mobile Communications, commented;
"Xperia sola comes with the power of Sony and a sense of magic with floating touch, giving
consumers a fun new way to browse the web and latest technology to show off. With Xperia
SmartTags out of the box and access to the latest content through Sony Entertainment
Network, Xperia sola is perfect for consumers looking for ease of use and the best in
entertainment in a smart and innovative smartphone."
Simplify the everyday with SmartTags
Xperia sola is NFC enabled and comes with two NFC Xperia SmartTags
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/xperia-smarttags ] in the box as
standard to simplify consumers' everyday smartphone experiences. By touching an NFC
Android smartphone [http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-sola ] on a
SmartTag, a pre-configured profile in the smartphone will launch. The two SmartTags
included with Xperia sola can be personalized with up to 10 commands. Out of the box one
is ready for the living room to turn on Wi-Fi(TM) and launch Google(TM) news and weather
apps, and the other one for the bedroom, which turns on the alarm and switches to silent
mode. Xperia sola supports NFC pairing, allowing consumers to enjoy great connectivity
with other NFC smartphones, applications and services by tapping their smartphones
together.
Powerful entertainment anytime, anywhere
Xperia sola boasts razor sharp clarity with Reality Display powered by Mobile
BRAVIA(R) Engine, xLOUD(TM) and 3D surround sound audio technology delivering crisp and
loud sound, and a 1GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance. Xperia sola also
comes with fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap in a little over a second
with a single key press.
Consumers can also access premium entertainment experiences with Sony Entertainment
Network**, where they can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on Video Unlimited or
listen to millions of songs*** through Music Unlimited.
Key features for Xperia sola
- Floating touch navigation for an easy web browsing experience
- NFC enabled and Xperia SmartTags in the box to enable quick app loading and
easy content sharing
- 3.7" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity
- Powered by a 1GHz Dual Core Processor for super fast browsing
- xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology for crisp and loud listening
- Direct access to Sony Entertainment Network* with pre-installed Video and
Music Unlimited** apps
- Launches on Android platform 2.3, upgrade to Android 4.0 during summer 2012
* Xperia sola will be bought into the Italian market under the name "Sony Xperia(TM)
sole" and in China P.R. under the name "Sony Xperia(TM) MT27i"
**Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availabilityby region, please
seehttp://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.
***The number of available songs varies by region.
Xperia sola
specifications All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be
available in every market.
Colours Black
White
Red
Facts Size: 116 x 59 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 107 grams
1 GHz STE U8500 dual-core processor
Google Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable
to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera 2D and 3D Sweep Panorama(TM)
5 megapixel camera
16x digital zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Flash/Photo flash
Geotagging
HD video recording (720p)
Red-eye reduction
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Video light
Video recording
Music 3D surround sound
Album art
Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP)
Clear bass
Clear stereo
Music Player
PlayNow(TM) service
SensMe(TM)
TrackID(TM) music recognition
xLoud(TM) Experience
Internet Google play(TM)
Bookmarks
floating touch(TM)
Google(TM) search
Google Voice(TM) Search
Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with
Street view and Latitude(TM)
NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit(TM))
Communication 2 speakerphones
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook(TM) application
Facebook inside Xperia(TM)
Google Talk(TM) application
Noise suppression
Twitter(TM) (with Timescape(TM) integration)
Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM)
Messaging Conversations
Email
Google Mail(TM)
Instant messaging
Multimedia messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Design Auto rotation
Gesture input
Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
Live Wallpaper
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine
Screenshot capturing
Touch screen
Entertainment 3D Album
Accelerated Adobe Flash Video
Media browser
Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network
Video streaming
YouTube(TM)
Organiser Airplane mode
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Contacts
Document readers
Notes
Setup guide
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Connectivity 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
aGPS
Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology
DLNA Certified(R)
Micro USB support
Media Go(TM)
Media Transfer Protocol support
Modem
Native USB tethering
NFC
PC Companion
Synchronisation via Microsoft(R) Exchange
ActiveSync(R)
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB Host
Wi-Fi(R)
Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality
Wisepilot(TM) turn-by-turn navigation
All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be
available in every market.
3.7" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine
Display 854 x 480 pixels
16,000,000 colour TFT
Scratch-resistant glass
Memory 8 GB internal storage (up to 5 GB user-accessible
memory)
microSD(TM) memory card slot (supporting up to
32GB)
Networks Quad EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850, 900, 1800
W-CDMA Band I, II, V and VIII
Battery life Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs*
Standby time GSM: Up to 470 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 475 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 40 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs
Battery: 1320 mAh (built-in) typical, 1265 mAh
minimum
*Values are according to GSM Association Battery
Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance
may vary depending on network conditions and
configurations, and phone usage.
In the kit Xperia(TM) sola, embedded battery, 2 SmartTags,
stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for
charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and
user documentation.
"Sony" and "Sony Entertainment Network" are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Sony Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading
global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information
technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Through its Xperia(TM)
smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology,
premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked
entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
For more information, images and videos please visit:
http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases
Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR
General Press: +44(0)208-762-5858
PR Contact: Mattias Holm +44(0)7961974048
Source: Sony Mobile Communications
LONDON, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Introducing "floating touch" navigation for magic web browsing without
touching the screen
- Easily open apps and launch actions in an instant with NFC and Xperia
SmartTags
- Reality Display with Mobile Bravia engine and fast capture camera boosted by a
powerful dual-core processor
Sony Mobile Communications today announced Xperia(TM) sola* as the latest addition to
its portfolio of Android powered Xperia smartphones
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia ]. Complete with Sony technology, premium
entertainment and innovative floating touch(TM) navigation, the NFC enabled Xperia sola
comes equipped with Xperia SmartTags, allowing consumers to change their smartphone's
settings and applications to fit their lifestyle in an instant. Xperia sola will be
available to consumers globally in black, white and red in the second quarter.
A floating touch of magic
Making its smartphone debut exclusively on Xperia sola, Sony's unique floating touch
lets consumers navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like
a moving curser, without actually having to touch the screen. Once the desired link is
found it can be highlighted and a simple tap will load the page. Floating touch will
evolve with new user functionality and applications through software updates and
engagement with developers.
Calum MacDougall, Head of Xperia Marketing for Sony Mobile Communications, commented;
"Xperia sola comes with the power of Sony and a sense of magic with floating touch, giving
consumers a fun new way to browse the web and latest technology to show off. With Xperia
SmartTags out of the box and access to the latest content through Sony Entertainment
Network, Xperia sola is perfect for consumers looking for ease of use and the best in
entertainment in a smart and innovative smartphone."
Simplify the everyday with SmartTags
Xperia sola is NFC enabled and comes with two NFC Xperia SmartTags
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/xperia-smarttags ] in the box as
standard to simplify consumers' everyday smartphone experiences. By touching an NFC
Android smartphone [http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-sola ] on a
SmartTag, a pre-configured profile in the smartphone will launch. The two SmartTags
included with Xperia sola can be personalized with up to 10 commands. Out of the box one
is ready for the living room to turn on Wi-Fi(TM) and launch Google(TM) news and weather
apps, and the other one for the bedroom, which turns on the alarm and switches to silent
mode. Xperia sola supports NFC pairing, allowing consumers to enjoy great connectivity
with other NFC smartphones, applications and services by tapping their smartphones
together.
Powerful entertainment anytime, anywhere
Xperia sola boasts razor sharp clarity with Reality Display powered by Mobile
BRAVIA(R) Engine, xLOUD(TM) and 3D surround sound audio technology delivering crisp and
loud sound, and a 1GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance. Xperia sola also
comes with fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap in a little over a second
with a single key press.
Consumers can also access premium entertainment experiences with Sony Entertainment
Network**, where they can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on Video Unlimited or
listen to millions of songs*** through Music Unlimited.
Key features for Xperia sola
- Floating touch navigation for an easy web browsing experience
- NFC enabled and Xperia SmartTags in the box to enable quick app loading and
easy content sharing
- 3.7" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity
- Powered by a 1GHz Dual Core Processor for super fast browsing
- xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology for crisp and loud listening
- Direct access to Sony Entertainment Network* with pre-installed Video and
Music Unlimited** apps
- Launches on Android platform 2.3, upgrade to Android 4.0 during summer 2012
* Xperia sola will be bought into the Italian market under the name "Sony Xperia(TM)
sole" and in China P.R. under the name "Sony Xperia(TM) MT27i"
**Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availabilityby region, please
seehttp://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.
***The number of available songs varies by region.
Xperia sola
specifications All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be
available in every market.
Colours Black
White
Red
Facts Size: 116 x 59 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 107 grams
1 GHz STE U8500 dual-core processor
Google Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable
to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera 2D and 3D Sweep Panorama(TM)
5 megapixel camera
16x digital zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Flash/Photo flash
Geotagging
HD video recording (720p)
Red-eye reduction
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Video light
Video recording
Music 3D surround sound
Album art
Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP)
Clear bass
Clear stereo
Music Player
PlayNow(TM) service
SensMe(TM)
TrackID(TM) music recognition
xLoud(TM) Experience
Internet Google play(TM)
Bookmarks
floating touch(TM)
Google(TM) search
Google Voice(TM) Search
Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with
Street view and Latitude(TM)
NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit(TM))
Communication 2 speakerphones
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook(TM) application
Facebook inside Xperia(TM)
Google Talk(TM) application
Noise suppression
Twitter(TM) (with Timescape(TM) integration)
Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM)
Messaging Conversations
Google Mail(TM)
Instant messaging
Multimedia messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Design Auto rotation
Gesture input
Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
Live Wallpaper
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine
Screenshot capturing
Touch screen
Entertainment 3D Album
Accelerated Adobe Flash Video
Media browser
Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network
Video streaming
YouTube(TM)
Organiser Airplane mode
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Contacts
Document readers
Notes
Setup guide
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Connectivity 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
aGPS
Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology
DLNA Certified(R)
Micro USB support
Media Go(TM)
Media Transfer Protocol support
Modem
Native USB tethering
NFC
PC Companion
Synchronisation via Microsoft(R) Exchange
ActiveSync(R)
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB Host
Wi-Fi(R)
Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality
Wisepilot(TM) turn-by-turn navigation
All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be
available in every market.
3.7" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine
Display 854 x 480 pixels
16,000,000 colour TFT
Scratch-resistant glass
Memory 8 GB internal storage (up to 5 GB user-accessible
memory)
microSD(TM) memory card slot (supporting up to
32GB)
Networks Quad EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850, 900, 1800
W-CDMA Band I, II, V and VIII
Battery life Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs*
Standby time GSM: Up to 470 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 475 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 40 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs
Battery: 1320 mAh (built-in) typical, 1265 mAh
minimum
*Values are according to GSM Association Battery
Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance
may vary depending on network conditions and
configurations, and phone usage.
In the kit Xperia(TM) sola, embedded battery, 2 SmartTags,
stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for
charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and
user documentation.
"Sony" and "Sony Entertainment Network" are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Sony Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading
global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information
technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Through its Xperia(TM)
smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology,
premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked
entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
For more information, images and videos please visit:
http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases
Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR
General Press: +44(0)208-762-5858
PR Contact: Mattias Holm +44(0)7961974048
Source: Sony Mobile Communications
Allegro DVT Introduces AL2400 High Density Transcoder, 24 HD for 40k?
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 4:14:01 AM
Allegro DVT Introduces AL2400 High Density Transcoder, 24 HD for 40kEUR
GRENOBLE, France, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Allegro DVT extends its portfolio of transcoding solutions, and introduces AL2400, its
High Density transcoder. This 1RU unit is a new form factor, hardware accelerated
transcoder, designed with bulk transcoding farms in mind.
Fully packed AL2400, allowing up to x24 HD outputs, or up to x200 video encodings, in
x1 RU: 40kEUR Launch price, availability in July 2012.
This unit ingests massive pools of SD/HD channels, and is particularly suited for
massive, cost-conscious, IPTV and OTT-TV deployments. It benefits from all the features of
AL2000 transcoder, such as carrier-grade multiscreen delivery, and adds:
- a new modular form factor, used to stack up to x6 transcoding modules per
1RU.
- a very high density, allowing up to x24 HD encodings per 1RU.
- an extremely low power consumption (down to 6W per service), equivalent to a
yearly $50k energy saving for a x200 channels headend.
In parallel, AL2000 and AL2400 are extended, to meet the latest operators/broadcasters
requirements. This includes:
- WebService HTTP RESTFul API, to integrate the transcoders with non-SNMP
managers.
- MPEG-DASH output, for next generation delivery.
- Embedded Origin Server, for maximum integration, where competitors need
several boxes.
- DataMiner supervision.
- DVB-Teletext and ClosedCaption to SMPTE TTML subtitling &Multi-lingual iOS5,
to meet governmental requirements.
- Full CDN interoperability, including Akamai.
Pop by stand #12 at IP&TV World Forum 2012, and request your personal demonstration.
The Allegro DVT Team.
Allegro DVT is a leading provider of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC|SVC|MVC solutions, including
industry standard compliance test suites and real-time audio/video encoders and
transcoders. Allegro DVT products have been chosen by more than 100 major IC providers,
OEMs and broadcasters.
For more information, visit http://www.allegrodvt.com or contact
info@allegrodvt.com.
Source: Allegro DVT
Alexandre Frouart, Info@allegrodvt.com, Tel : +33(0)4-76-42-66-85
GRENOBLE, France, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Allegro DVT extends its portfolio of transcoding solutions, and introduces AL2400, its
High Density transcoder. This 1RU unit is a new form factor, hardware accelerated
transcoder, designed with bulk transcoding farms in mind.
Fully packed AL2400, allowing up to x24 HD outputs, or up to x200 video encodings, in
x1 RU: 40kEUR Launch price, availability in July 2012.
This unit ingests massive pools of SD/HD channels, and is particularly suited for
massive, cost-conscious, IPTV and OTT-TV deployments. It benefits from all the features of
AL2000 transcoder, such as carrier-grade multiscreen delivery, and adds:
- a new modular form factor, used to stack up to x6 transcoding modules per
1RU.
- a very high density, allowing up to x24 HD encodings per 1RU.
- an extremely low power consumption (down to 6W per service), equivalent to a
yearly $50k energy saving for a x200 channels headend.
In parallel, AL2000 and AL2400 are extended, to meet the latest operators/broadcasters
requirements. This includes:
- WebService HTTP RESTFul API, to integrate the transcoders with non-SNMP
managers.
- MPEG-DASH output, for next generation delivery.
- Embedded Origin Server, for maximum integration, where competitors need
several boxes.
- DataMiner supervision.
- DVB-Teletext and ClosedCaption to SMPTE TTML subtitling &Multi-lingual iOS5,
to meet governmental requirements.
- Full CDN interoperability, including Akamai.
Pop by stand #12 at IP&TV World Forum 2012, and request your personal demonstration.
The Allegro DVT Team.
Allegro DVT is a leading provider of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC|SVC|MVC solutions, including
industry standard compliance test suites and real-time audio/video encoders and
transcoders. Allegro DVT products have been chosen by more than 100 major IC providers,
OEMs and broadcasters.
For more information, visit http://www.allegrodvt.com or contact
info@allegrodvt.com.
Source: Allegro DVT
Alexandre Frouart, Info@allegrodvt.com, Tel : +33(0)4-76-42-66-85
Attunity to Host Live Webinar on Optimizing BI Using High-Performance Data Replication and Microsoft SQL Server
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 4:14:01 AM
Attunity to Host Live Webinar on Optimizing BI Using High-Performance Data Replication and Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server MVP and BI expert Derek Comingore, CTO at B.I. Voyage, will advise on best practices and demonstrate recommended BI technologies
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Attunity Ltd. (OTC BB: ATTUF.OB), a leading provider of real-time data integration,
announced today that it will host a live, complimentary webinar titled, "SQL MVP Discusses
How Real-time Data Solves BI Challenges [https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/470361241
]", on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The webinar will
offer expert advice from Derek Comingore, Microsoft SQL Server MVP and CTO at B.I. Voyage,
on best practices for combining Attunity Replicate and the Microsoft business intelligence
(BI) technology stack to implement effective, real-time BI and analytic solutions.
"Some of the critical first steps required to ensure successful business intelligence
projects include providing reliable data access, delivering timely data, and loading the
data using the correct tools for the job," explains Mr. Comingore. "In this
Attunity-hosted webinar, I will explore how to overcome common challenges that arise
during this process and recommend steps and technologies that customers can implement
immediately to ensure BI success."
This informative webinar [https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/470361241 ] will
cover:
- Key challenges and considerations of implementing real-time BI
- Advice and best practices on enabling real-time BI using the Microsoft BI
platform
- Optimization tips to achieve operational BI
- Live demo: Oracle data replicated across a SQL Server BI platform to achieve
real-time BI
For more information and to register for the webinar, click HERE
[https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/470361241 ]. The event will also be recorded and
available for on-demand viewing post-presentation at http://www.attunity.com/webinars.
About the featured presenter:
Derek Comingore, Microsoft SQL Server MVP, is founder and CTO at B. I. Voyage,
[http://www.bivoyage.com ] a trusted Microsoft Gold partner and proven systems integrator.
Specializing in providing advanced technological solutions, data warehouse, business
intelligence, and information management, B.I. Voyage offers advanced competencies in
Microsoft appliances & cloud computing platforms. A certified professional in several
Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server BI, Mr. Comingore speaks at local and
national SQL Server events and is a published author on SQL Server topics. He also authors
a popular blog on SQL Server Pro and tweets as @DerekComingore on Twitter.
About Attunity
Attunity is a leading provider of real-time data integration software that enables access,
sharing and distribution of data across heterogeneous enterprise platforms, organizations,
and the cloud. Our offering includes software solutions such as data replication
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_replicate ], real-time change-data-capture
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_stream ] (CDC) and real-time data connectivity
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_connect ], as well as enterprise file replication
[http://www.repliweb.com/products/r1-r/index.php ] and managed-file-transfer
[http://www.repliweb.com/products/rmft/index.php ] (MFT) offered through our RepliWeb
division. Using Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy dramatic business
benefits by enabling real-time access and availability of data and files where and when
needed, across the maze of heterogeneous systems making up today's IT environment.
Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://blog.attunity.com ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].
(c) Attunity 2012. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a registered trademark of Attunity
Inc. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
Press contact:
Melissa Kolodziej, Director of Marketing Communications, Attunity
melissa.kolodziej@attunity.com
Tel: +1-781-730-4073
Source: Attunity Ltd
Microsoft SQL Server MVP and BI expert Derek Comingore, CTO at B.I. Voyage, will advise on best practices and demonstrate recommended BI technologies
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Attunity Ltd. (OTC BB: ATTUF.OB), a leading provider of real-time data integration,
announced today that it will host a live, complimentary webinar titled, "SQL MVP Discusses
How Real-time Data Solves BI Challenges [https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/470361241
]", on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The webinar will
offer expert advice from Derek Comingore, Microsoft SQL Server MVP and CTO at B.I. Voyage,
on best practices for combining Attunity Replicate and the Microsoft business intelligence
(BI) technology stack to implement effective, real-time BI and analytic solutions.
"Some of the critical first steps required to ensure successful business intelligence
projects include providing reliable data access, delivering timely data, and loading the
data using the correct tools for the job," explains Mr. Comingore. "In this
Attunity-hosted webinar, I will explore how to overcome common challenges that arise
during this process and recommend steps and technologies that customers can implement
immediately to ensure BI success."
This informative webinar [https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/470361241 ] will
cover:
- Key challenges and considerations of implementing real-time BI
- Advice and best practices on enabling real-time BI using the Microsoft BI
platform
- Optimization tips to achieve operational BI
- Live demo: Oracle data replicated across a SQL Server BI platform to achieve
real-time BI
For more information and to register for the webinar, click HERE
[https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/470361241 ]. The event will also be recorded and
available for on-demand viewing post-presentation at http://www.attunity.com/webinars.
About the featured presenter:
Derek Comingore, Microsoft SQL Server MVP, is founder and CTO at B. I. Voyage,
[http://www.bivoyage.com ] a trusted Microsoft Gold partner and proven systems integrator.
Specializing in providing advanced technological solutions, data warehouse, business
intelligence, and information management, B.I. Voyage offers advanced competencies in
Microsoft appliances & cloud computing platforms. A certified professional in several
Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server BI, Mr. Comingore speaks at local and
national SQL Server events and is a published author on SQL Server topics. He also authors
a popular blog on SQL Server Pro and tweets as @DerekComingore on Twitter.
About Attunity
Attunity is a leading provider of real-time data integration software that enables access,
sharing and distribution of data across heterogeneous enterprise platforms, organizations,
and the cloud. Our offering includes software solutions such as data replication
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_replicate ], real-time change-data-capture
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_stream ] (CDC) and real-time data connectivity
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_connect ], as well as enterprise file replication
[http://www.repliweb.com/products/r1-r/index.php ] and managed-file-transfer
[http://www.repliweb.com/products/rmft/index.php ] (MFT) offered through our RepliWeb
division. Using Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy dramatic business
benefits by enabling real-time access and availability of data and files where and when
needed, across the maze of heterogeneous systems making up today's IT environment.
Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://blog.attunity.com ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].
(c) Attunity 2012. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a registered trademark of Attunity
Inc. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
Press contact:
Melissa Kolodziej, Director of Marketing Communications, Attunity
melissa.kolodziej@attunity.com
Tel: +1-781-730-4073
Source: Attunity Ltd
SXSW Finalists Geeklist Launches Instagram Integration at SXSW
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 12:07:01 AM
SXSW Finalists Geeklist Launches Instagram Integration at SXSW
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Geeklist.com -- Today at SXSW Accelerator Social Media category finalists, Geeklist, announced integration with Instagram API's to allow their private beta users to share their true geek personality. This makes them the first ever Achievement-based site where developers and geeks can showcase not only their great work, but also images that share their daily geek lifestyle.
"When recruiting developers it's always been critical to bring people who have a great personality, take pride in their geek equipment and embrace their 'geekiness.' Geeks love to get credit for what they've done and now they can share visual details like the Pycon event they went to or Javascript parties, hackathons and their work space," says CTO and Co-founder, Christian Sanz.
Having already integrated with Github, Geeklist is leading the way in uniting developers into their platform and providing them and companies alike the clearest and most unique user-generated geek data in the developer world. "Launching this at SXSW Interactive after hearing Al Gore and Sean Parker talk about the importance of Geeks and their ability to change the world through the Internet is very special to us," stated Reuben Katz, Geeklist's CEO and Co-founder. "The developers in our site like http://geekli.st/harper whose card states 'I am helping re-elect President Obama', can now share photos relevant to that work and their path to get there. In building your Geek Credibility, personality is everything. Sharing via Instagram is one more piece to the puzzle we are completing."
Geeklist, Inc. is the world's first Achievement based platform for uniting developers. They are located virtually at http://geekli.st and physically in the heart of San Francisco's SoMa startup scene inside RocketSpace at 181 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105
For immediate inquiries please contact: Reuben Katz, CEO/Co-founder on twitter @rekatz or by email: rkatz@geekli.st - 858.688.6106. Both co-founders are available at SXSW for comment.
SOURCE Geeklist.com
Geeklist.com
Web Site: http://geekli.st
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Geeklist.com -- Today at SXSW Accelerator Social Media category finalists, Geeklist, announced integration with Instagram API's to allow their private beta users to share their true geek personality. This makes them the first ever Achievement-based site where developers and geeks can showcase not only their great work, but also images that share their daily geek lifestyle.
"When recruiting developers it's always been critical to bring people who have a great personality, take pride in their geek equipment and embrace their 'geekiness.' Geeks love to get credit for what they've done and now they can share visual details like the Pycon event they went to or Javascript parties, hackathons and their work space," says CTO and Co-founder, Christian Sanz.
Having already integrated with Github, Geeklist is leading the way in uniting developers into their platform and providing them and companies alike the clearest and most unique user-generated geek data in the developer world. "Launching this at SXSW Interactive after hearing Al Gore and Sean Parker talk about the importance of Geeks and their ability to change the world through the Internet is very special to us," stated Reuben Katz, Geeklist's CEO and Co-founder. "The developers in our site like http://geekli.st/harper whose card states 'I am helping re-elect President Obama', can now share photos relevant to that work and their path to get there. In building your Geek Credibility, personality is everything. Sharing via Instagram is one more piece to the puzzle we are completing."
Geeklist, Inc. is the world's first Achievement based platform for uniting developers. They are located virtually at http://geekli.st and physically in the heart of San Francisco's SoMa startup scene inside RocketSpace at 181 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105
For immediate inquiries please contact: Reuben Katz, CEO/Co-founder on twitter @rekatz or by email: rkatz@geekli.st - 858.688.6106. Both co-founders are available at SXSW for comment.
SOURCE Geeklist.com
Geeklist.com
Web Site: http://geekli.st
inAccess Launches inSite for Centralized Telecom Site Management at MWC'12 Barcelona
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 12:07:01 AM
inAccess Launches inSite for Centralized Telecom Site Management at MWC'12 Barcelona
ATHENS, Greece, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
inAccess Networks introduced on the occasion of the Mobile World Congress 2012 inSite,
an integrated, vendor independent solution for the centralized management of
geographically distributed sites.
inAccess Networks, a monitoring and control systems specialist for telecom and energy
markets, introduced on the occasion of the Mobile World Congress 2012 inSite, an
integrated, vendor independent solution for the centralized management of geographically
distributed sites. inSite is ideal for deployment in telecom operators and broadcasters.
inSite's open architecture and flexibility enables the management of legacy and modern
electromechanical systems through a common platform avoiding multiple systems and
implementation projects. inSite applications include Alarm & Fault Management,
Environmental Management, Equipment Monitoring & Control, Diesel Generator and Fuel
Management as well as Power and Energy Management.
With its advanced features and applications, which can be customized according to the
operator needs, inSite enables significant operating costs reduction by remote diagnosis
and repairs, increased technicians efficiency, as well as diesel generator and proactive
fuel management. The system also offers increased network availability and reliability
through early identification of problems and reduced mean time to repair. With inSite the
ability to measure equipment performance and availability and to evaluate contractors and
vendors is significantly enhanced.
The solution includes on-site equipment and a complete service center. Multi-protocol
controllers are used for on-site installation and connection to all managed entities of a
site. A telecom-grade central platform delivers monitoring and control services directly
to the user desktop using contemporary web browsers, email, and SMS.
inSite is currently deployed in telecom operators with country-wide installations.
About inAccess Networks:
inAccess specializes in the design, development and supply of monitoring and control
solutions for the telecommunications and the renewable energy markets. inAccess' solutions
range from specialized controllers to software platforms designed with high availability
standards, optimized for the operation of multiple connected systems. Customers and
partners of inAccess include telecom operators, energy production companies and integrated
solution providers.
For more information:
http://www.inaccess.com/insite.html
Tel: +30-210-6802300
email: info@inaccess.com
Source: inAccess Networks
ATHENS, Greece, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
inAccess Networks introduced on the occasion of the Mobile World Congress 2012 inSite,
an integrated, vendor independent solution for the centralized management of
geographically distributed sites.
inAccess Networks, a monitoring and control systems specialist for telecom and energy
markets, introduced on the occasion of the Mobile World Congress 2012 inSite, an
integrated, vendor independent solution for the centralized management of geographically
distributed sites. inSite is ideal for deployment in telecom operators and broadcasters.
inSite's open architecture and flexibility enables the management of legacy and modern
electromechanical systems through a common platform avoiding multiple systems and
implementation projects. inSite applications include Alarm & Fault Management,
Environmental Management, Equipment Monitoring & Control, Diesel Generator and Fuel
Management as well as Power and Energy Management.
With its advanced features and applications, which can be customized according to the
operator needs, inSite enables significant operating costs reduction by remote diagnosis
and repairs, increased technicians efficiency, as well as diesel generator and proactive
fuel management. The system also offers increased network availability and reliability
through early identification of problems and reduced mean time to repair. With inSite the
ability to measure equipment performance and availability and to evaluate contractors and
vendors is significantly enhanced.
The solution includes on-site equipment and a complete service center. Multi-protocol
controllers are used for on-site installation and connection to all managed entities of a
site. A telecom-grade central platform delivers monitoring and control services directly
to the user desktop using contemporary web browsers, email, and SMS.
inSite is currently deployed in telecom operators with country-wide installations.
About inAccess Networks:
inAccess specializes in the design, development and supply of monitoring and control
solutions for the telecommunications and the renewable energy markets. inAccess' solutions
range from specialized controllers to software platforms designed with high availability
standards, optimized for the operation of multiple connected systems. Customers and
partners of inAccess include telecom operators, energy production companies and integrated
solution providers.
For more information:
http://www.inaccess.com/insite.html
Tel: +30-210-6802300
email: info@inaccess.com
Source: inAccess Networks
March 12, 2012
Games From India now on a Global Winning Spree!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 11:21:01 PM
Games From India now on a Global Winning Spree!
MUMBAI, India, March 13,2012/PRNewswire/ --
Games2win have announced that its Android game 'Parking Frenzy' has scaled to the 7th
position on 'Free Games' section in the Android market (USA), ( see link here -
http://bit.ly/g2w-pf-top-games [http://bit.ly/g2w-pf-top-games_ ]) making it probably the
first game from India to have featured this high in the space. Traditionally, the top
slots are occupied by games such as Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja.
The Parking Frenzy game has been downloaded 2.3 million times (as per Google Android
statistics) and played over 8.5 million times in a span of just 10 days since it was
launched.
GameSpot, the world's largest games review site also reviewed the game, as can be
viewed here - http://bit.ly/g2w-pf-gspot [http://bit.ly/g2w-pf-gspot_ ]
Games2win shared its Flurry's analytics (Flurry is a leading mobile analytics company)
that revealed that the game has 2.2 minutes of median time spent, 20.7% returning users
and 350k Daily Active Users (DAUs).
Alok Kejriwal, CEO of Games2win said, "I am happy that we have scored this hit, but
honestly it's about time many more Indian Gaming Companies began featuring in the top
ranks on the Android and iOs Apps market places. Parking Frenzy is not a Bollywood or a
Cricket Game. It's a game about parking cars in an increasing level of difficulty. That's
a game that people like to play all over the world, not just in India. And that's why we
have our biggest downloads from the USA, UK, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. Going
forward, we are aggressively creating more 'global' titles for Android and iOs, with the
sole intention of being a global gaming company, born and bred in India!"
Aakrit Vaish, Director of Operations, India, Flurry, said, "It's not just about
downloads, but also usage. That is where Parking Frenzy is up there with the biggest
smartphone games in the world. Good to finally see an original made in India production
make it."
To experience the game, download from http://bit.ly/parking-frenzy-on-android-market
[http://bit.ly/parking-frenzy-on-android-market_ ]
Games2win is a global top 50 casual games company based in Mumbai. It owns over 550
exciting online and mobile games and operates popular portals such as Games2win.com,
Gangofgamers.com and chimpoo.com [http://chimpoo.com/_ ]. Games2win's games can easily be
found on the Android and Apple app stores also.
Primary Media Contact : Chhavi K., Chhavi@Games2win.com, 91-982-0067079
Source: Games2Win India Pvt. Ltd.
PRN
MUMBAI, India, March 13,2012/PRNewswire/ --
Games2win have announced that its Android game 'Parking Frenzy' has scaled to the 7th
position on 'Free Games' section in the Android market (USA), ( see link here -
http://bit.ly/g2w-pf-top-games [http://bit.ly/g2w-pf-top-games_ ]) making it probably the
first game from India to have featured this high in the space. Traditionally, the top
slots are occupied by games such as Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja.
The Parking Frenzy game has been downloaded 2.3 million times (as per Google Android
statistics) and played over 8.5 million times in a span of just 10 days since it was
launched.
GameSpot, the world's largest games review site also reviewed the game, as can be
viewed here - http://bit.ly/g2w-pf-gspot [http://bit.ly/g2w-pf-gspot_ ]
Games2win shared its Flurry's analytics (Flurry is a leading mobile analytics company)
that revealed that the game has 2.2 minutes of median time spent, 20.7% returning users
and 350k Daily Active Users (DAUs).
Alok Kejriwal, CEO of Games2win said, "I am happy that we have scored this hit, but
honestly it's about time many more Indian Gaming Companies began featuring in the top
ranks on the Android and iOs Apps market places. Parking Frenzy is not a Bollywood or a
Cricket Game. It's a game about parking cars in an increasing level of difficulty. That's
a game that people like to play all over the world, not just in India. And that's why we
have our biggest downloads from the USA, UK, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. Going
forward, we are aggressively creating more 'global' titles for Android and iOs, with the
sole intention of being a global gaming company, born and bred in India!"
Aakrit Vaish, Director of Operations, India, Flurry, said, "It's not just about
downloads, but also usage. That is where Parking Frenzy is up there with the biggest
smartphone games in the world. Good to finally see an original made in India production
make it."
To experience the game, download from http://bit.ly/parking-frenzy-on-android-market
[http://bit.ly/parking-frenzy-on-android-market_ ]
Games2win is a global top 50 casual games company based in Mumbai. It owns over 550
exciting online and mobile games and operates popular portals such as Games2win.com,
Gangofgamers.com and chimpoo.com [http://chimpoo.com/_ ]. Games2win's games can easily be
found on the Android and Apple app stores also.
Primary Media Contact : Chhavi K., Chhavi@Games2win.com, 91-982-0067079
Source: Games2Win India Pvt. Ltd.
PRN
Sony Brings Pro-level Performance to Mainstream SLR Users with New High-Speed a57 Camera Featuring Translucent Mirror Technology
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 11:07:01 PM
Sony Brings Pro-level Performance to Mainstream SLR Users with New High-Speed a57 Camera Featuring Translucent Mirror Technology
Advanced Feature Set Includes 12 fps Shooting, Full HD (60p) Video Capture, New Auto Portrait Framing and more
SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- A wider palette of creative options is now accessible to more shooters with the a57 camera, the newest addition to Sony's popular line of A-mount cameras employing Translucent Mirror Technology.
The innovative Translucent Mirror design directs incoming light to the CMOS image sensor and the AF sensor at the same time, allowing full-time continuous AF during both still and video shooting. Users can also frame, focus and preview shots in real-time on the high-resolution Tru-Finder(TM) electronic viewfinder, which offers a wide viewing angle and 100% field of view. This allows photographers to capture exactly what they see on the screen.
A natural successor to Sony's acclaimed a55 camera, the a57 is positioned for a wide audience of DSLR users. It can shoot still images at up to 12 frames per second, capture full HD video at 60p, 60i or 24p frame rates and has a variety of creative modes including Auto Portrait Framing, a world's first technology.
"Today's DSLR consumer is looking for a higher level of control and flexibility in their camera," said Mike Kahn, director of the Alpha camera business group for Sony Electronics. "With the introduction of the new a57, we're bringing blazing fast response rates, enhanced artistic capabilities and other advanced features to the mainstream DSLR marketplace, offering professional-grade performance at affordable prices."
With the a57 camera, shooting speeds of up to 12 frames per second are achieved in new Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode, maintaining continuous auto focus and auto exposure with fixed aperture. Magnifying the central portion of the sensor's image by 1.4x, it's perfect for capturing split-second action close-ups with a burst of sharply focused images, even when the subject is moving. In this shooting mode, aperture is fixed at either f/3.5 or the maximum aperture of lens in use (whichever is smaller) and image size of photos is about 8.4 megapixels.
Additionally, the a57 camera lets people create powerfully expressive Full HD movies. Responsive full-time continuous phase detection AF ensures that moving subjects stay sharply focused, just like with still shooting. Support for the AVCHD(TM) Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) format means that Full HD resolution movies can be captured with 60p frame rate: ideal for capturing smooth, blur-free action. Shooting in 24p is also available to give footage a rich, cinematic look. Movie-making options are enhanced further with full control over P/A/S/M shooting modes for virtually limitless creative expression.
The a57 model shares the a65's 15-point AF system with three cross sensors delivering fast, accurate TTL phase detection autofocus. Newly enhanced Object Tracking AF keeps faces or other selected objects in sharp focus - even if a target is obscured momentarily by another passing object.
Even the novice photographers can now easily create pro-style portraits with the a57 thanks to new Auto Portrait Framing, a world's first technology. Using face detection and the compositional 'rule of thirds,' the camera identifies a subject's position, trimming the scene to create tightly framed, professional-looking pictures in portrait or landscape orientation while maintaining a copy of the original image. Saving both the original photo plus the adjusted version allows for easy comparison between the two images, offering photographers inspiration to refine their portrait skills.
To get closer to the subject, 2x Clear Image Zoom digital zoom technology doubles the effective magnification of your lens and is a highly practical alternative to traveling with a bigger, bulkier telephoto lens. The camera uses Sony's "By Pixel Super Resolution Technology" to ensure that cropped and zoomed images retain full pixel resolution.
Additionally, the model's range of popular in-camera Picture Effect modes includes 11 different effects and 15 total variations - offering a generous palette of 'PC-free' artistic treatments, including Pop Color, HDR Painting, Miniature Mode and much more. Results can be previewed directly in live view mode on the LCD screen or in the new Tru-Finder(TM) electronic viewfinder while shooting either Full HD video or stills.
Still and video shooting, framing, focusing and real-time preview of exposure adjustments are a pleasure with the new Tru-Finder(TM) electronic viewfinder. With ultra-detailed 1440k dot resolution and a 100% field of view, it rivals quality optical viewfinders. There's a choice of selectable high-resolution information displays with a wide viewing-angle to help consumers shoot with confidence, including a digital level gauge and framing grid. Information can be displayed either directly in the viewfinder or on the angle-adjustable 7.5 cm (3.0-type) Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display.
Ensuring detail-packed images, the 16.1 effective megapixel Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor is teamed with a latest-generation BIONZ® engine. Refined by Sony during the development of its flagship a77 and high-end a65 cameras, this powerful processor effortlessly handles large amounts of image data for flawless, low-noise images and Full HD video.
Thanks to the BIONZ processor, creative shooting opportunities are boosted by an outstanding sensitivity range of ISO 100-16,000. Users will experience consistently natural, low-noise images - whether shooting at fast shutter speeds to freeze dynamic action or handheld without flash in low light.
Pricing and Availability
The new a57 interchangeable lens camera will be available this April with an 18-55mm kit zoom lens for $800 (model SLT-A57K). It will also be offered as body-only for about $700 (model SLT-A57).
Sony will also be introducing a new battery-powered LED video light, model HVL-LE1, which broadens options for recording video indoors or in low light. This new accessory will be available this month for about $250.
The camera, camera kit and a wide variety of Alpha accessories are sold at Sony retail stores (http://www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Matt Parnell of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-7975, matthew.parnell@am.sony.com
Web Site: http://www.sony.com/news
Advanced Feature Set Includes 12 fps Shooting, Full HD (60p) Video Capture, New Auto Portrait Framing and more
SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- A wider palette of creative options is now accessible to more shooters with the a57 camera, the newest addition to Sony's popular line of A-mount cameras employing Translucent Mirror Technology.
The innovative Translucent Mirror design directs incoming light to the CMOS image sensor and the AF sensor at the same time, allowing full-time continuous AF during both still and video shooting. Users can also frame, focus and preview shots in real-time on the high-resolution Tru-Finder(TM) electronic viewfinder, which offers a wide viewing angle and 100% field of view. This allows photographers to capture exactly what they see on the screen.
A natural successor to Sony's acclaimed a55 camera, the a57 is positioned for a wide audience of DSLR users. It can shoot still images at up to 12 frames per second, capture full HD video at 60p, 60i or 24p frame rates and has a variety of creative modes including Auto Portrait Framing, a world's first technology.
"Today's DSLR consumer is looking for a higher level of control and flexibility in their camera," said Mike Kahn, director of the Alpha camera business group for Sony Electronics. "With the introduction of the new a57, we're bringing blazing fast response rates, enhanced artistic capabilities and other advanced features to the mainstream DSLR marketplace, offering professional-grade performance at affordable prices."
With the a57 camera, shooting speeds of up to 12 frames per second are achieved in new Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode, maintaining continuous auto focus and auto exposure with fixed aperture. Magnifying the central portion of the sensor's image by 1.4x, it's perfect for capturing split-second action close-ups with a burst of sharply focused images, even when the subject is moving. In this shooting mode, aperture is fixed at either f/3.5 or the maximum aperture of lens in use (whichever is smaller) and image size of photos is about 8.4 megapixels.
Additionally, the a57 camera lets people create powerfully expressive Full HD movies. Responsive full-time continuous phase detection AF ensures that moving subjects stay sharply focused, just like with still shooting. Support for the AVCHD(TM) Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) format means that Full HD resolution movies can be captured with 60p frame rate: ideal for capturing smooth, blur-free action. Shooting in 24p is also available to give footage a rich, cinematic look. Movie-making options are enhanced further with full control over P/A/S/M shooting modes for virtually limitless creative expression.
The a57 model shares the a65's 15-point AF system with three cross sensors delivering fast, accurate TTL phase detection autofocus. Newly enhanced Object Tracking AF keeps faces or other selected objects in sharp focus - even if a target is obscured momentarily by another passing object.
Even the novice photographers can now easily create pro-style portraits with the a57 thanks to new Auto Portrait Framing, a world's first technology. Using face detection and the compositional 'rule of thirds,' the camera identifies a subject's position, trimming the scene to create tightly framed, professional-looking pictures in portrait or landscape orientation while maintaining a copy of the original image. Saving both the original photo plus the adjusted version allows for easy comparison between the two images, offering photographers inspiration to refine their portrait skills.
To get closer to the subject, 2x Clear Image Zoom digital zoom technology doubles the effective magnification of your lens and is a highly practical alternative to traveling with a bigger, bulkier telephoto lens. The camera uses Sony's "By Pixel Super Resolution Technology" to ensure that cropped and zoomed images retain full pixel resolution.
Additionally, the model's range of popular in-camera Picture Effect modes includes 11 different effects and 15 total variations - offering a generous palette of 'PC-free' artistic treatments, including Pop Color, HDR Painting, Miniature Mode and much more. Results can be previewed directly in live view mode on the LCD screen or in the new Tru-Finder(TM) electronic viewfinder while shooting either Full HD video or stills.
Still and video shooting, framing, focusing and real-time preview of exposure adjustments are a pleasure with the new Tru-Finder(TM) electronic viewfinder. With ultra-detailed 1440k dot resolution and a 100% field of view, it rivals quality optical viewfinders. There's a choice of selectable high-resolution information displays with a wide viewing-angle to help consumers shoot with confidence, including a digital level gauge and framing grid. Information can be displayed either directly in the viewfinder or on the angle-adjustable 7.5 cm (3.0-type) Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display.
Ensuring detail-packed images, the 16.1 effective megapixel Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor is teamed with a latest-generation BIONZ® engine. Refined by Sony during the development of its flagship a77 and high-end a65 cameras, this powerful processor effortlessly handles large amounts of image data for flawless, low-noise images and Full HD video.
Thanks to the BIONZ processor, creative shooting opportunities are boosted by an outstanding sensitivity range of ISO 100-16,000. Users will experience consistently natural, low-noise images - whether shooting at fast shutter speeds to freeze dynamic action or handheld without flash in low light.
Pricing and Availability
The new a57 interchangeable lens camera will be available this April with an 18-55mm kit zoom lens for $800 (model SLT-A57K). It will also be offered as body-only for about $700 (model SLT-A57).
Sony will also be introducing a new battery-powered LED video light, model HVL-LE1, which broadens options for recording video indoors or in low light. This new accessory will be available this month for about $250.
The camera, camera kit and a wide variety of Alpha accessories are sold at Sony retail stores (http://www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Matt Parnell of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-7975, matthew.parnell@am.sony.com
Web Site: http://www.sony.com/news
eToro Completes Funding Round of $15 Million Led by Spark Capital
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 11:07:01 PM
eToro Completes Funding Round of $15 Million Led by Spark Capital
eToro Takes on Funding to Fuel Explosive Growth and Evolve its Social Investment Network
LONDON, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
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eToro, the world's largest investment network, announced today that it has closed a
funding round of 15 million US dollars from Spark Capital and other investors to fuel
international growth and continue to evolve eToro's social trading platform. Over the past
12 months, eToro has experienced explosive growth more than doubling its active user base
and making it the world's largest online investment network with over 2 million registered
users in over 140 countries.
The capital injection will enable eToro to accelerate innovation and continue to
realize its vision of disrupting the financial markets. Over the past year, eToro managed
to recruit some of the industry's top talent, adding to its leadership role in defining
the standard for social trading. As a result eToro has doubled its workforce within 12
months, reaching over 200 employees in Europe, United States, Australia, and Israel, where
its R&D center is located.
eToro trading volumes doubled in size within the last 12 months, and the number of
traded positions in the network has increased by more than 500%. This explosive growth is
attributed to eToro's award winning CopyTrader(TM) that allows any user to automatically
copy the entire trading activity of the best performing traders in the network, thus
delivering better success rates and higher average returns per trade. CopyTrader(TM) has
exceeded the anticipated adoption rates and is now used by the majority of eToro's active
user base. Users engaging in copy trading achieve win ratios of over 80%, which is
dramatically higher than the industry standard, resulting in higher trading performance.
"The internet is breaking down long-standing business models across various
well-established industries. Just as our portfolio companies, Twitter, Tumblr and
foursquare have reinvented the way people interact online, eToro is now leading the charge
to disrupt yet another market, the financial services market," said Santo Politi, General
Partner at Spark Capital.
"We are very pleased to have Spark Capital on board to help us continue to expand and
lead the social trading revolution," said eToro CEO, Johnathan Assia. "As the largest
investment network, we constantly push the boundaries of design and technology to harness
the wisdom of the crowds for our users helping them trade and invest online more
intelligently, yielding outstanding results."
Learn more about eToro and tap into the world's largest investment network at:
http://www.etoro.com and http://openbook.etoro.com
About eToro
eToro is the world's largest investment network, with over 2 million users in over 140
countries and thousands of new accounts opened each day. eToro leads the social trading
revolution through its community powered network, which enables every investor to see,
follow and automatically copy the actions of other investors in real time. eToro's mission
is to open the financial markets to every individual and make them accessible through a
simple, transparent and more profitable way to trade and invest online. By harnessing the
wisdom of the crowds every member of eToro's social trading network benefits from
accelerated information exchange, knowledge sharing and the ability to quickly identify
the best investment opportunities. eToro's open Guru Program allows expert and talented
traders to earn wide reaching recognition and monetize their trading expertise by earning
rich monthly rewards. eToro's wide range of award-winning web-based and mobile social
trading platforms appeal to every level of trading expertise, and provide an amazing
investment experience that caters to the needs of the consumer investor. For more
information, visit us at http://www.etoro.com.
Contact:
Alon Levitan
pr@eToro.com
+1-888-993-8676
http://www.eToro.com
Source: eToro
eToro Takes on Funding to Fuel Explosive Growth and Evolve its Social Investment Network
LONDON, March 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
?
eToro, the world's largest investment network, announced today that it has closed a
funding round of 15 million US dollars from Spark Capital and other investors to fuel
international growth and continue to evolve eToro's social trading platform. Over the past
12 months, eToro has experienced explosive growth more than doubling its active user base
and making it the world's largest online investment network with over 2 million registered
users in over 140 countries.
The capital injection will enable eToro to accelerate innovation and continue to
realize its vision of disrupting the financial markets. Over the past year, eToro managed
to recruit some of the industry's top talent, adding to its leadership role in defining
the standard for social trading. As a result eToro has doubled its workforce within 12
months, reaching over 200 employees in Europe, United States, Australia, and Israel, where
its R&D center is located.
eToro trading volumes doubled in size within the last 12 months, and the number of
traded positions in the network has increased by more than 500%. This explosive growth is
attributed to eToro's award winning CopyTrader(TM) that allows any user to automatically
copy the entire trading activity of the best performing traders in the network, thus
delivering better success rates and higher average returns per trade. CopyTrader(TM) has
exceeded the anticipated adoption rates and is now used by the majority of eToro's active
user base. Users engaging in copy trading achieve win ratios of over 80%, which is
dramatically higher than the industry standard, resulting in higher trading performance.
"The internet is breaking down long-standing business models across various
well-established industries. Just as our portfolio companies, Twitter, Tumblr and
foursquare have reinvented the way people interact online, eToro is now leading the charge
to disrupt yet another market, the financial services market," said Santo Politi, General
Partner at Spark Capital.
"We are very pleased to have Spark Capital on board to help us continue to expand and
lead the social trading revolution," said eToro CEO, Johnathan Assia. "As the largest
investment network, we constantly push the boundaries of design and technology to harness
the wisdom of the crowds for our users helping them trade and invest online more
intelligently, yielding outstanding results."
Learn more about eToro and tap into the world's largest investment network at:
http://www.etoro.com and http://openbook.etoro.com
About eToro
eToro is the world's largest investment network, with over 2 million users in over 140
countries and thousands of new accounts opened each day. eToro leads the social trading
revolution through its community powered network, which enables every investor to see,
follow and automatically copy the actions of other investors in real time. eToro's mission
is to open the financial markets to every individual and make them accessible through a
simple, transparent and more profitable way to trade and invest online. By harnessing the
wisdom of the crowds every member of eToro's social trading network benefits from
accelerated information exchange, knowledge sharing and the ability to quickly identify
the best investment opportunities. eToro's open Guru Program allows expert and talented
traders to earn wide reaching recognition and monetize their trading expertise by earning
rich monthly rewards. eToro's wide range of award-winning web-based and mobile social
trading platforms appeal to every level of trading expertise, and provide an amazing
investment experience that caters to the needs of the consumer investor. For more
information, visit us at http://www.etoro.com.
Contact:
Alon Levitan
pr@eToro.com
+1-888-993-8676
http://www.eToro.com
Source: eToro
New Premium Blender Options From KitchenAid
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:49:01 PM
New Premium Blender Options From KitchenAid
CHICAGO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The brand that has consistently earned high marks from leading consumer publications for its high performance blenders is expanding its collection with a powerful new die cast model and new color options.
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The new KitchenAid blender, scheduled to begin shipping on May 1, 2012 will be available in Empire Red, Espresso, Onyx Black and Silver Metallic at a suggested retail price of $149.99. Key features include a sleek, elevated base with heavyweight die cast metal construction and a virtually indestructible, 56-oz. one-piece BPA-free pitcher.
KitchenAid also announced that its popular KSB560 blender model will now be available in 16 colors and finishes with the addition of Crystal Blue, Espresso and Majestic Yellow. Models in these new colors will be available beginning in April 2012 at a suggested retail price of $129.99.
"Our blenders offer performance equaling and often exceeding that of blenders selling for more than twice the price," notes Beth Robinson, senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid. "Our newest model features the power and unique design innovations that have made the KitchenAid brand a top choice in this category."
KitchenAid premium blenders have a powerful .9 horsepower motor with Intelli-Speed® motor control that maintains an optimal blending speed based on the thickness of ingredients. Designed to promote fast, thorough and consistent blending, the automatic Soft Start® technology is another smart feature that pulls ingredients into the blade rather than spraying them away from it.
A sharp, patented blade with thick tines is aligned on four different planes, while a unique pitcher with special contours forces contents to move up, around and down.
Modes on the blender include a Crush Ice function that uniformly crushes a tray of ice in seconds, along with Stir, Chop, Puree, Liquefy and Pulse options. The pitcher is dishwasher safe and can be placed vertically in a standard dishwasher. The base features a smooth Clean Touch(TM) control pad with no cracks or crevices to trap ingredients.
"Our blenders were designed to make easy work of every blending task, from making salad dressings and smoothies to pureeing sauces," says Robinson. "And with a range of styles and colors to choose from they can add a stylish accent to any kitchen countertop."
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its eleventh year and has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
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KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com, Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.kitchenaid.com
CHICAGO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The brand that has consistently earned high marks from leading consumer publications for its high performance blenders is expanding its collection with a powerful new die cast model and new color options.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120312/DE69200 )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090324/DE87529LOGO-c )
The new KitchenAid blender, scheduled to begin shipping on May 1, 2012 will be available in Empire Red, Espresso, Onyx Black and Silver Metallic at a suggested retail price of $149.99. Key features include a sleek, elevated base with heavyweight die cast metal construction and a virtually indestructible, 56-oz. one-piece BPA-free pitcher.
KitchenAid also announced that its popular KSB560 blender model will now be available in 16 colors and finishes with the addition of Crystal Blue, Espresso and Majestic Yellow. Models in these new colors will be available beginning in April 2012 at a suggested retail price of $129.99.
"Our blenders offer performance equaling and often exceeding that of blenders selling for more than twice the price," notes Beth Robinson, senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid. "Our newest model features the power and unique design innovations that have made the KitchenAid brand a top choice in this category."
KitchenAid premium blenders have a powerful .9 horsepower motor with Intelli-Speed® motor control that maintains an optimal blending speed based on the thickness of ingredients. Designed to promote fast, thorough and consistent blending, the automatic Soft Start® technology is another smart feature that pulls ingredients into the blade rather than spraying them away from it.
A sharp, patented blade with thick tines is aligned on four different planes, while a unique pitcher with special contours forces contents to move up, around and down.
Modes on the blender include a Crush Ice function that uniformly crushes a tray of ice in seconds, along with Stir, Chop, Puree, Liquefy and Pulse options. The pitcher is dishwasher safe and can be placed vertically in a standard dishwasher. The base features a smooth Clean Touch(TM) control pad with no cracks or crevices to trap ingredients.
"Our blenders were designed to make easy work of every blending task, from making salad dressings and smoothies to pureeing sauces," says Robinson. "And with a range of styles and colors to choose from they can add a stylish accent to any kitchen countertop."
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its eleventh year and has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
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KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com, Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.kitchenaid.com
KitchenAid Adds Die Cast Metal Models to Game-changing Food Processor Collection
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 9:07:01 PM
KitchenAid Adds Die Cast Metal Models to Game-changing Food Processor Collection
CHICAGO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following up on last year's introduction of the first food processors featuring a convenient, external lever for switching from thick to thin slicing, KitchenAid is expanding the collection to include models with an even more rugged die cast metal design. Available in Candy Apple Red and Espresso, the new 13-cup food processors will be available in July, 2012 at a suggested retail price of $349.99.
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"The new die cast metal model is the next level of a revolutionary product that consumers have embraced in a big way," notes Beth Robinson senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid. "Even our TV spot for the food processors seems to have really resonated with consumers, earning Ad of the Year by Ace Metrix, leader in insight and creative effectiveness of television and digital media."
Like its predecessor, the new model incorporates the brand's unique external blade control, which allows cooks to raise and lower blades to adjust from thick to thin slices with the simple shift of a lever, eliminating the need to change blades between many tasks. For even greater control of ingredients an innovative KitchenAid® ExactSlice(TM) System uses variable speeds to precisely slice a variety of ingredients while an included julienne blade and egg whip make this kitchen essential even more versatile.
"Adjustable speeds take into account that different ingredients require different handling," notes Robinson. "By selecting the slow speed option, delicate items like tomatoes or mushrooms can be beautifully sliced without crumbling or shredding, while a high speed option makes short work of sturdier ingredients like parsnips and sweet potatoes."
Additional features on these premium food processors include a 3-in-1 Ultra Wide Mouth(TM) Feed Tube that accommodates foods of various sizes - from zucchini and cucumbers to tomatoes and carrots - with minimal sectioning. A double "bowl-within-a-bowl" design incorporates a BPA-free 13-cup work bowl and a 4-cup mini-bowl, allowing for multiple tasks to be performed without the need to clean bowls between jobs. A leak-resistant seal helps prevent messes from overflow, and dishwasher safe parts and smooth touch controls make clean-up easier. All 13-cup models include an adjustable slicing disc, a reversible shredding disc, a dough blade and a multipurpose blade for the small and large bowls with a convenient compact case for easy storage.
"Beyond slicing and chopping, the included julienne blade helps make short work of preparing recipes like healthy Asian-inspired stir-fry while the egg whip accessory can be used to make a simple, elegant quiche," says Robinson. "For the adventurous cook, the possibilities are virtually endless."
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its eleventh year and has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
SOURCE KitchenAid
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KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com; Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com; Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.kitchenaid.com
CHICAGO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following up on last year's introduction of the first food processors featuring a convenient, external lever for switching from thick to thin slicing, KitchenAid is expanding the collection to include models with an even more rugged die cast metal design. Available in Candy Apple Red and Espresso, the new 13-cup food processors will be available in July, 2012 at a suggested retail price of $349.99.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120312/DE69197 )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090324/DE87529LOGO-c )
"The new die cast metal model is the next level of a revolutionary product that consumers have embraced in a big way," notes Beth Robinson senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid. "Even our TV spot for the food processors seems to have really resonated with consumers, earning Ad of the Year by Ace Metrix, leader in insight and creative effectiveness of television and digital media."
Like its predecessor, the new model incorporates the brand's unique external blade control, which allows cooks to raise and lower blades to adjust from thick to thin slices with the simple shift of a lever, eliminating the need to change blades between many tasks. For even greater control of ingredients an innovative KitchenAid® ExactSlice(TM) System uses variable speeds to precisely slice a variety of ingredients while an included julienne blade and egg whip make this kitchen essential even more versatile.
"Adjustable speeds take into account that different ingredients require different handling," notes Robinson. "By selecting the slow speed option, delicate items like tomatoes or mushrooms can be beautifully sliced without crumbling or shredding, while a high speed option makes short work of sturdier ingredients like parsnips and sweet potatoes."
Additional features on these premium food processors include a 3-in-1 Ultra Wide Mouth(TM) Feed Tube that accommodates foods of various sizes - from zucchini and cucumbers to tomatoes and carrots - with minimal sectioning. A double "bowl-within-a-bowl" design incorporates a BPA-free 13-cup work bowl and a 4-cup mini-bowl, allowing for multiple tasks to be performed without the need to clean bowls between jobs. A leak-resistant seal helps prevent messes from overflow, and dishwasher safe parts and smooth touch controls make clean-up easier. All 13-cup models include an adjustable slicing disc, a reversible shredding disc, a dough blade and a multipurpose blade for the small and large bowls with a convenient compact case for easy storage.
"Beyond slicing and chopping, the included julienne blade helps make short work of preparing recipes like healthy Asian-inspired stir-fry while the egg whip accessory can be used to make a simple, elegant quiche," says Robinson. "For the adventurous cook, the possibilities are virtually endless."
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its eleventh year and has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
SOURCE KitchenAid
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KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com; Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com; Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.kitchenaid.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:07:01 PM
Personal Coffee Makers Join Updated KitchenAid® Collection
CHICAGO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KitchenAid, maker of the iconic stand mixer and other stylish, hardworking countertop essentials, is introducing a personal coffee maker to its newly-updated premium coffee collection. Engineered to brew great tasting coffee in a compact unit, the latest model joins a new generation of premium full-size coffee makers designed to satisfy even the most discriminating coffee drinkers.
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"Our new personal coffee makers deliver big flavor in a compact design," said Beth Robinson, senior brand manager of KitchenAid. "And those who want more than a small cup to start their day will appreciate their generous 20-oz. capacity."
For improved coffee extraction and taste, the new compact models include a heating element positioned vertically near the brew head to provide hotter, more consistent water temperature. A removable, top load water tank allows for easy filling from any angle, while a uniquely designed carafe lid quickly transforms the carafe into a travel mug.
Updated full-size KitchenAid coffee makers incorporate a push button that automatically opens the brew basket door for easier access. Redesigned, removable water tanks simplify the cleaning process and eliminate two steps in the typical brewing process that can be challenging first thing in the morning: precisely filling the carafe with a specific amount of water and carefully pouring the water into the top of the coffee maker.
The latest full-size models also feature a flat brew basket to help maximize flavor extraction from coffee grinds, along with advanced shower heads designed for optimal steeping. Variable strength brewing and a one-to-four cup brewing option ensure great taste, even when making small pots, while improved glass and thermal carafes allow for more precise pouring.
To further help take the guesswork out of making the ideal brew, they incorporate an enhanced digital display, cleaning alerts, variable warming control and "time since last brewed" feature.
Full-size models are available with a 10-cup thermal carafe, a 12-cup glass carafe, a 12-cup thermal carafe or a 14-cup glass carafe. Offered in Contour Silver, Onyx Black, Empire Red and a newly-introduced KitchenAid color, Espresso, the new coffee makers carry suggested retail prices starting at $99. New personal 20-oz. coffee makers will be offered in Contour Silver, Empire Red, Onyx Black and Espresso at a suggested retail price of $79.
About KitchenAid:
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its eleventh year and has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
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CONTACT: Kim Roman, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Katie Lee Pollack, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com, both of Digitas; or Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.KitchenAid.com
CHICAGO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KitchenAid, maker of the iconic stand mixer and other stylish, hardworking countertop essentials, is introducing a personal coffee maker to its newly-updated premium coffee collection. Engineered to brew great tasting coffee in a compact unit, the latest model joins a new generation of premium full-size coffee makers designed to satisfy even the most discriminating coffee drinkers.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120312/DE69191 )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090324/DE87529LOGO-c )
"Our new personal coffee makers deliver big flavor in a compact design," said Beth Robinson, senior brand manager of KitchenAid. "And those who want more than a small cup to start their day will appreciate their generous 20-oz. capacity."
For improved coffee extraction and taste, the new compact models include a heating element positioned vertically near the brew head to provide hotter, more consistent water temperature. A removable, top load water tank allows for easy filling from any angle, while a uniquely designed carafe lid quickly transforms the carafe into a travel mug.
Updated full-size KitchenAid coffee makers incorporate a push button that automatically opens the brew basket door for easier access. Redesigned, removable water tanks simplify the cleaning process and eliminate two steps in the typical brewing process that can be challenging first thing in the morning: precisely filling the carafe with a specific amount of water and carefully pouring the water into the top of the coffee maker.
The latest full-size models also feature a flat brew basket to help maximize flavor extraction from coffee grinds, along with advanced shower heads designed for optimal steeping. Variable strength brewing and a one-to-four cup brewing option ensure great taste, even when making small pots, while improved glass and thermal carafes allow for more precise pouring.
To further help take the guesswork out of making the ideal brew, they incorporate an enhanced digital display, cleaning alerts, variable warming control and "time since last brewed" feature.
Full-size models are available with a 10-cup thermal carafe, a 12-cup glass carafe, a 12-cup thermal carafe or a 14-cup glass carafe. Offered in Contour Silver, Onyx Black, Empire Red and a newly-introduced KitchenAid color, Espresso, the new coffee makers carry suggested retail prices starting at $99. New personal 20-oz. coffee makers will be offered in Contour Silver, Empire Red, Onyx Black and Espresso at a suggested retail price of $79.
About KitchenAid:
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its eleventh year and has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
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KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Katie Lee Pollack, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com, both of Digitas; or Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.KitchenAid.com
uBreakiFix Opens New Repair Location in Fort Myers, FL
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 5:21:01 PM
uBreakiFix Opens New Repair Location in Fort Myers, FL
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- uBreakiFix has opened a new repair location in the Forum shopping center in Fort Myers, FL. This location offers repairs on all iPhones, smartphones, tablets, iPods, game consoles and personal computers, many of which can be completed while you wait. This new location opened in December 2011 and offers a 90 day warranty, free diagnostic services, and the lowest price guaranteed on all repairs.
Consumers now use their mobile devices to check their e-mail, navigate via GPS, play games, update their social network(s), and much more while on the go. As these devices are being used outside of homes and workplaces more often it's no surprise that consumers are experiencing accidents such as broken screens and water damage.
This brings not only a personal burden to consumers who now find themselves disconnected from their social or professional world but also a financial burden as costs to replace these devices can be outrageous. uBreakiFix offers a solution alternative to the typical replacement option that most cellphone carriers offer: Instead of having to buy a new device consumers can now have their broken device repaired in minutes for a fraction of the cost.
uBreakiFix has established itself as the leading smartphone repair company nationwide and is now prepared to serve the Fort Myers area. For additional information about uBreakiFix's Fort Myers location visit http://www.ubreakifix.com/locations/fortmyers.
Contact: Justin Murphy, +1-239-332-8243, FortMyers@ubreakifix.com
SOURCE uBreakiFix
uBreakiFix
Web Site: http://www.ubreakifix.com
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- uBreakiFix has opened a new repair location in the Forum shopping center in Fort Myers, FL. This location offers repairs on all iPhones, smartphones, tablets, iPods, game consoles and personal computers, many of which can be completed while you wait. This new location opened in December 2011 and offers a 90 day warranty, free diagnostic services, and the lowest price guaranteed on all repairs.
Consumers now use their mobile devices to check their e-mail, navigate via GPS, play games, update their social network(s), and much more while on the go. As these devices are being used outside of homes and workplaces more often it's no surprise that consumers are experiencing accidents such as broken screens and water damage.
This brings not only a personal burden to consumers who now find themselves disconnected from their social or professional world but also a financial burden as costs to replace these devices can be outrageous. uBreakiFix offers a solution alternative to the typical replacement option that most cellphone carriers offer: Instead of having to buy a new device consumers can now have their broken device repaired in minutes for a fraction of the cost.
uBreakiFix has established itself as the leading smartphone repair company nationwide and is now prepared to serve the Fort Myers area. For additional information about uBreakiFix's Fort Myers location visit http://www.ubreakifix.com/locations/fortmyers.
Contact: Justin Murphy, +1-239-332-8243, FortMyers@ubreakifix.com
SOURCE uBreakiFix
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Web Site: http://www.ubreakifix.com