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IT Energy Management Leader Verdiem Expands International Energy Rate Coverage for Global Businesses with Surveyor 6 Spring Edition

Surveyor 6 Spring Edition Allows Multinational Customers to Better Manage Energy Consumption and Cost Across Multiple Locations, Energy Rates and Currencies

SEATTLE, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verdiem, a leader in IT energy management and efficiency software, today announced the availability of Verdiem Surveyor 6 Spring Edition, which delivers the most advanced functionality in the industry for global companies to more accurately track and manage energy consumption and costs across international boundaries, rates and currencies. This new location-based functionality represents another in a long list of market defining capabilities delivered by Verdiem over the past decade. 

Energy rates differ greatly depending on location and time of year. Many locations also have energy costs that vary throughout the day known as time-of-use (TOU) energy rates. In some locations, TOU rates can change up to 15 times daily. As a result, it is challenging for energy managers to accurately calculate and manage energy expenditures in offices across multiple locations.

"Many of our customers have a global reach and require a solution that will help them precisely measure their energy consumption and costs across global offices," said John Scumniotales, president and CEO of Verdiem. "Surveyor 6 Spring Edition adds best-in-class features to the Surveyor platform that take into account an office's location to provide important information about energy consumption. This makes it easier for our customers to translate international data on energy savings and more accurately report their results."

Building on the robust features and functionality of Surveyor 6, the Spring Edition offers customers the ability to create rules that associate devices with specific locations. For example, IT staff can identify device locations based on IP addresses and automatically associate the device with the specific location's energy rates in the local currency. In addition, all of the devices within one office location are tied to specific energy policies that can be optimized based on local TOU energy rates.

"With these enhancements to Surveyor, customers now have the ability to configure energy rates and currencies based on location," said Andy Lawrence, research director for eco-efficient IT at 451 Research. "The technology provides organizations with a powerful tool for managing energy consumption and reducing costs at a time when electricity rates are rising around the world. Most organizations find energy efficiency to be a challenging project - technology like this makes it easier, more realistic and measureable."

Expanding on the advanced analytics and reporting features in Surveyor 6, the new multi-location, energy rate, and currency capabilities of Surveyor 6 Spring Edition allow customers to more accurately compare energy utilization and spending in global offices via data visualizations, improving the reporting and decision-making processes. The Surveyor solution measures energy consumption from each location, and easily calculates a device's power costs with even the most complex TOU rates. In turn, an organization's global energy consumption can be analyzed, translated and reported in a single currency, streamlining the reporting process. This simplifies the process of tracking cost savings and energy expenditures throughout the enterprise.

Verdiem has sold nearly 2 million licenses of its IT energy management software. Customers around the globe have selected Verdiem Surveyor 6 to monitor IT energy consumption and enforce IT energy policies in their organizations. With the rich visualization capabilities in Surveyor 6, customers are reducing operating costs and increasing IT efficiency. To learn more, visit http://www.verdiem.com.

About Verdiem

Verdiem helped define the PC power management market and has now extended its leadership into IT energy management and efficiency software. Verdiem Surveyor enables customers to centrally control and reduce the energy used by PCs, Macs, and network devices running Cisco EnergyWise without impacting end users. More than 600 corporations, government agencies and universities have deployed Surveyor on nearly 2 million devices. Most customers experience ROI within six to 12 months. Based in Seattle, Wash., Verdiem is backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. More information is available at http://www.verdiem.com or (206) 838-2800.

SOURCE  Verdiem

Verdiem

CONTACT: Karalee Sargent, +1-206-282-4923, ext. 118, karalee@communiquepr.com, for Verdiem

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

Badgeville Launches World's First Mobile Software Development Kit for Gamification

iOS and Android SDKs to integrate gamification programs across devices now available to global client roster of over 140 customers

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Badgeville, the gold standard for gamification, today announced the launch of the world's first gamification Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) for iOS and Android devices. The Badgeville iOS and Android SDKs help developers integrate Badgeville-powered gamification features into their mobile and tablet applications.

Deloitte, Apontador, Menuism, George Mobile and BAMM.tv are among Badgeville's global customers that have added gamified mobile experiences using Badgeville's API and SDKs. The applications of gamification in these mobile use cases are diverse, ranging from customer- to employee-facing experiences, and sharing in the common goal to measure and influence user behavior.

Deloitte Digital, an innovator in social and mobile technology to improve the modern workplace, has built a proprietary geo-location service on top of Badgeville's Behavior Platform.

"We have been impressed by Badgeville's ease of use and flexibility in deploying Who What Where, a program to connect our consultants when they're on the go," said Frank Farrall, Leader of Deloitte's Online practice. "With Badgeville, we were able to create a robust proprietary geo-location service, and reward check-ins, for our team. This program was extremely easy to get up and running, and enables us to not only reward our people for checking in at locations, but also to surface expertise."

Meanwhile, other Badgeville customers are focusing on experiences centered around Apple's iPad.

"BAMM.tv will be launching a new iPad application for discovering emerging bands that places users in a virtual venue with live performance HD videos and includes a gamification program built on top of Badgeville's Behavior Platform," said Chris Hansen, CEO, BAMM.tv. "We selected Badgeville's gamification solution for its ease of integration into iOS and our iPad application."

In another popular use case, crowdsourced review communities rely on Badgeville to encourage user contributions by adding status and social rewards across their websites. Now, these review communities, such as Menuism and Apontador, are expanding gamification and reputation features from their web communities to their mobile applications.

"It was easy to develop the advanced gamified features for our iPhone and iPad applications using Badgeville. The cross-platform experience offers our top users the opportunity to earn status for participation across both our web and mobile experiences," said Rafael Siqueira, CTO, Apontador, the leading online review community in Brazil with 15 million unique visitors per month. "The mobile gamification program has already increased review contributions across our community."

Around 53 percent of all adult cell phone owners now use smartphones instead of feature phones, according to a recent report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project and by 2014, mobile web usage will overtake the traditional desktop, according to Morgan Stanley.  As a result, companies seeking to connect with customers and employees must consider ways to increase engagement on their mobile applications, and in cross-platform user experiences.

"Gamification's greatest potential is in its ability to track and reward user behavior across any device or application, whether that be on web, mobile, or connected device," said Kris Duggan, CEO, Badgeville. "In providing the world's first mobile SDK for gamification, we look forward to many more mobile and cross-platform gamification programs to be launched by our customers in the coming months."

The Badgeville SDKs contain a robust API Library that allows developers to optimize for applications running on iOS and Android.

About Badgeville

Badgeville, the Behavior Platform, makes it easy for business leaders, marketers and innovative technologists to use smart gamification techniques to increase user loyalty and engagement across eCommerce, Media & Entertainment, Health, Education, Services and Enterprise web & mobile experiences. Using Badgeville, brands can reward users with real-time achievements and reputation, while at the same time driving user behavior, achieving specific business goals, and measuring and optimizing user engagement. Badgeville customers include Samsung, CA Technologies, X.Commerce, NBC, Universal Music, Deloitte, and The Active Network. Founded in 2010, Badgeville is based in Menlo Park, California and has offices in New York and Europe. For more information, visit Badgeville on the web at http://www.badgeville.com/.

SOURCE  Badgeville

Badgeville

CONTACT: Kristin Miller, +1-719-634-8292, kmiller@sspr.com

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

Elbit Systems of America Features Peregrine Border Security Solution at Border Security Expo

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 6, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Building upon the years of its parent company's experience and success in addressing
the constantly changing needs of a dynamic border security environment, Elbit Systems of
America stands ready to provide an integrated tower-based border security solution. The
system, called Peregrine, will be featured in the Elbit Systems of America booth (#100) on
March 6th at the upcoming Border Security Exposition held at the Phoenix Convention Center
in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Peregrine utilizes the international experience of Elbit Systems Ltd. and tailors it
to meet the critical needs of the United States Border Patrol. Like its namesake, the
Peregrine Falcon, this border security system detects and assesses items of interest from
miles away, with speed and accuracy. Peregrine can provide a cost-effective, highly
reliable system designed with ease of maintenance to improve border security along the
southwest borders of the United States.

    Seeking to support current and future border security missions, Elbit Systems of
America designed the Peregrine border security solution with an open system architecture
that allows integration with a variety of sensors to meet current needs and accommodate
future growth. Integrating these sensor technologies through an intuitive, easy to use
Common Operating Picture (COP), agents are provided detailed information for detecting,
identifying, and classifying items of interest. The system is proven in challenging
geographical areas, including flat deserts, mountainous terrain and heavy vegetation.

    Elbit Systems of America's Peregrine has been operationally tested and proven on the
United States southwest borders and is ready for deployment to assist agents in any
terrain, at any time.

    About Elbit Systems of America, LLC

    Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products and system
solutions focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security, and medical
instrumentation markets.- With facilities throughout the-United States, Elbit Systems of
America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security
of the United States.- Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.
(NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs
for innovative defense-and commercial-applications. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com.

    About Elbit Systems

    Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide
range of programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its
subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command,
control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance
("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space
systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military
communications systems and radios.-The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing
military platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and
commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services. For additional
information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com.

    Trademarks

    Elbit Systems of America and other trademarks, service marks and logos are registered
or unregistered marks of Elbit Systems of America companies in the United States and in
foreign countries. Copyright (c) 2012 Elbit Systems of America. All rights reserved.

    Forward Looking Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries
(collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or
current fact. Forward Looking Statements are based on management's expectations,
estimates, projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to
the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as
amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain
risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results,
performance and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to
a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer
contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting
priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which
the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others;
differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to
perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory
proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is
contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking
statements.

    Contact: Tarrah Ledoux I +1-603-886-2269 I tarrah.ledoux@elbitsystems-us.com

Source: Elbit Systems of America

WRGL Launches 'Social Live,' A New Social Community Network

RENO, Nev., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Warrior Girl Corp (Pink Sheets: WRGL) is pleased to announce the formal launch of "Social Live," its new social media community network.

Social Live is guided by a philosophy of building genuine online relationships, where quality over quantity is the watchword, and user privacy is paramount. It is a response to the view that Facebook has become unwieldy, unsympathetic to its user base, and a data-mining operation in which the business interests of Facebook often take precedence over the community and the individual.

"After establishing itself as the pre-eminent social networking site, many users now say they are unhappy and feel a sense of betrayal with Facebook, as it seems to have veered away from its original direction.  Many users are abandoning the site due to issues ranging from privacy, complex settings and configurations, questionable use of personal information, bad to nonexistent customer support, and complaints over the new imposed 'Timeline' format which people cannot opt out of," commented WRGL CEO Julian Sula.

Some of the main features of WRGL's Social Live include: User Theme Management, allowing users to customize the look of their personal profile pages allowing them to stand out, simple to use and configure privacy settings and notifications, one click blog publishing capability, custom pages and groups, ability to share files and attachments, private messaging, events, live chat, discussion forums, activity feed, photos and tagging, polls, quizzes, marketplace, social sharing, videos, shout box, emoticons and many other features. Visit http://www.SocialLive.com/ to have a look at the future of social media.

"We invite everyone to sign up for free and join our social community network. We would love to get people's feedback and input on what they think of the site and help us improve and ultimately build a network that puts people as a priority first," added Sula.

"We believe in building a truly democratic network, responsive and sensitive to user needs. Our goal is that Social Live blossom into a beautiful and powerful place to share with others and play an important role amid the social media hierarchy."

ABOUT WARRIOR GIRL CORP:
Warrior Girl Corp is a holding company for a series of diversified online projects that span B2C operations, financial services, online hosting, web services and social media.  WRGL also acts as an incubator for online start-up businesses, providing expertise and funding to development-stage entities in the web arena. New projects are selected which in the view of management have significant upside potential.  For more information visit http://www.warriorgirlcorp.com

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
Included in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the company believes expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

SOURCE  Warrior Girl Corp

Warrior Girl Corp

CONTACT: Sebastian Ferguson, +1-775-233-3127

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

LightSquared Announces Extension of Emulation on its SkyTerra-1 Satellite Network for Existing Customers

Recent regulatory events do not affect company's satellite services

RESTON, Va., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LightSquared announced today that the company is further extending the emulation phase of its current generation voice (MSAT), private network carrier and mobile data services over its new SkyTerra-1 satellite network through the end of 2015. LightSquared will continue to evaluate extending its current generation services beyond 2015 as it works to finalize its plans for launching next generation satellite services.

Service on SkyTerra-1 will emulate existing satellite services, including all LightSquared features such as push-to-talk, and is 100 percent compatible with all of the company's current devices. SkyTerra-1 was launched in November 2010 and is currently supporting the majority of LightSquared's satellite customers. This extension of current generation services, utilizing one of the world's most powerful and versatile commercial satellites, ensures that public safety officials and first responders have ubiquitous access to communications during emergencies. In addition, the LightSquared network will provide federal, state and local agencies with access to interoperable communications throughout the United States, even in the most rural areas.

Also benefitting from the extension of current generation services are enterprise customers from a variety of industries including transportation, oil, natural gas, maritime, utilities and telecommunications. These industries and others have thousands of workers in remote areas who depend on satellite communications for their jobs and their safety. LightSquared's MSAT 1 and MSAT 2 satellites remain in service and are available to provide critical redundancy capabilities, if needed.

"Our existing satellite customers will not see any change in service or coverage as a result of recent regulatory events," said Bryan Hartin, vice president of sales, distribution and business development for LightSquared. "LightSquared's mission is to support every user through the emulation period and transition them to a next generation LightSquared satellite platform," Hartin added. 

Hartin continued, "LightSquared's next generation customers will be able to take advantage of the SkyTerra-1 advanced spot beam coverage capability to utilize the LightSquared L-Band spectrum more efficiently, resulting in significantly reduced device size and cost. Additionally, the SkyTerra-1 ground based beam forming system allows for customization of coverage over the North American continent, Hawaii and the Caribbean, giving customers the flexibility to provide increased coverage in specific areas and to change coverage over time as user demand requires."

For further information regarding LightSquared, please come by the LightSquared booth 351 at Satellite 2012, from March 12-15, in Washington, DC.

About LightSquared

LightSquared's mission is to revolutionize the U.S. wireless industry. With the creation of the first-ever, wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE network integrated with satellite coverage, LightSquared offers people the speed, value and reliability of universal connectivity, wherever they are in the United States. As a wholesale-only operator, LightSquared will deploy an open 4G wireless broadband network to be used by existing and new service providers to sell their own devices, applications and services-- at a competitive cost and without retail competition from LightSquared. The deployment and operation of LightSquared's network represent more than $14 billion of private investment over the next eight years. For more information about LightSquared, please go to http://www.LightSquared.com, http://www.facebook.com/LightSquared and http://www.twitter.com/LightSquared.

    CONTACT:                      Tom Surface
                                  LightSquared
                                  Tel: (703) 390-1579
                                  tom.surface@lightsquared.com
Forward-Looking Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements and information regarding LightSquaredand its business. Such statements are based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of LightSquared's management and are, therefore, subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements expressed herein relate only to information as of the date of this release. LightSquaredhas no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, nor is there any assurance that the plans or strategies discussed in this release will not change.

SOURCE  LightSquared

LightSquared

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

New Connectify Release Brings High-Speed Wi-Fi File Sharing to PCs

PHILADELPHIA, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Connectify, the emerging leader in easy-to-use wireless networking software, today announced the launch of their latest version of Connectify Hotspot, the popular application that lets users transform their laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot at the click-of-a-button. While Connectify has been the go-to app for users wishing to easily share any available Internet connection with all of their devices, the new Connectify release builds on the existing Wi-Fi sharing features, to bring easy-to-use, Wi-Fi file transfer to PC users everywhere. For the first time, Connectify v3.3 users can simply drag-and-drop files in order to initiate a Wi-Fi file transfer between two computers, or send files to their smartphone and other mobile devices at blazing fast speeds, even when no Internet or local network is available.

"Today, most people use either a cloud storage service, USB flash drive, and in some cases, email attachments, to transfer files between two computers that are in the same room," said Connectify CEO, Alex Gizis. "This seemed entirely counterintuitive to us. While our app already connects local devices to one another, we found ourselves in the unique position to offer the added Wi-Fi file transfer feature, making Connectify an end-to-end solution to a pervasive problem."

Not only can users send documents, photos, and large video files directly to any device connected to their hotspot, but the latest version of the software now detects all other Connectify users across the network they're on, and offers the same sharing capabilities with any other computer running Connectify.

Highlights of Connectify v3.3 with Wi-Fi File Transfer:

    --  Cross-platform support: PCs running Connectify Pro can send and receive
        files, while other computers, smartphones, tablets, and any mobile
        device capable of running a web browser can receive files from
        Connectify.

    --  No file-size limitations: Connectify can transfer huge files that would
        be impossible to share with a conventional USB flash drive, or via email
        attachments.

    --  Keep sharing without a network connection: When no Internet connection
        is available, rendering cloud storage services useless, Connectify lets
        users start a local Hotspot for lightning-fast Wi-Fi file transfer
        on-the-go.

    --  The easiest option: Don't bother going back and forth with USB flash
        drives or emailing file attachments, just to transfer files locally.
        Connectify is the easiest way to share files between two computers
        within Wi-Fi range of one another.
    --  Mobile device support: Sending files to iPads, smartphones, and other
        mobile devices has never been easier. Just drag a file onto the
        appropriate device in the 'clients' tab, and Connectify lets any
        web-enabled device download it from your unique Connectify Homepage.
Connectify v3.3 is commercially available at http://www.connectify.me.

Connectify is a privately-held company that develops next-generation networking software for PC and mobile platforms. Connectify's mission is to give all users the power to perform complex networking tasks at the click-of-a-button. For more information on Connectify, visit http://www.connectify.me. Connectify is a trademark of Connectify Inc.

Media Contact:

Raj Haldar

215/854-8432
press@connectify.me

SOURCE  Connectify

Connectify

Web Site: http://www.connectify.me

Gamesys: Success Written in the Stars for one Lucky Online Bingo Player at Jackpotjoy!

LONDON, March 6, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The most visited gaming site in the UK crowns yet another big online bingo winner of
the popular Bingo 75 game. Mrs. Susan S walked away with GBP1,184 in prize money, having
played the entertaining spin on the classic Bingo format.

    Jackpotjoy online bingo [http://www.jackpotjoy.com ] is all about seeing winning
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bingo card, and any pattern could be a winner. If you would like to win big and have a
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available in other European countries like for example Sweden where bingo pa natat
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the UK.

    Susan is just one of many Jackpotjoy winners [http://www.jackpotjoy.com/win-money ]
and was more than happy with her win, she had this to say, "Thank you so much for my
wonderful win. After several years of emotional and personal issues to deal with my recent
win has really boosted my confidence. I read my yearly stars at the beginning of January
and it said I would have a good year and it also said you have to be in it to win it.
Thank you all again so much."

    GAMESYS

    The Gamesys Group was founded in April 2001 by Noel Hayden and a small team of
developers. Since then their flagship site, Jackpotjoy.com, has become the UKs leading
online gaming destination giving away over GBP4,000,000 every day and producing 10 winners
every second. More recently Jackpotjoy [http://www.barbarawindsorbingo.com ] has become
known for its popular "Queen of Bingo" campaign.

    For more information on Gamesys, please visit: http://www.gamesyscorporate.com.

    Or follow Jackpotjoy on:

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Source: Jackpotjoy, London

Contact: Gamesys, Aga Reszka, +44(0)20-7478-8100, press@gamesys.co.uk

Announcing I CAN Learn® Online Version 2.0

50% Introductory Rate Offered through March 2012

NEW ORLEANS, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JRL Enterprises, Inc. has just released the next-generation version of I CAN Learn® Online. This brand new, highly advanced interface greatly expands the online learning possibilities offered by this powerful, proven math program.

Accessible 24/7, I CAN Learn® Online offers full-curriculum math instruction tailored to the K-12, Home School, and Higher Education markets. As a bonus, new online users can get a 50% discount through March 2012 by using the coupon code ICLHALFOFF when prompted in the shopping cart. Customized learning models include:

    --  State-Specific Test Prep: Targeted High-Stakes Test Prep courses for
        individual states tailored by Grade Level.
    --  Full Curriculum Math Courses - Placement tests, state-specific lesson
        orders, and remediation capabilities make I CAN Learn® Online your own
        personal Math Academy.
    --  Individual Student Tutoring - The ability to choose from any of our 490
        interactive lessons puts you in charge of your personal learning needs.
        Perfect for Home School and for targeting specific objectives.
The curriculum covers 5th Grade through Algebra K-12 as well as Developmental Math at the college level. Used in 45 states and over 400 schools nationwide, the I CAN Learn® Program is backed by over 17 years of scientifically based research proving its success at raising students' high-stakes test scores. It is the only math program to have received the U.S. Department of Education's highest rating of "Positive Effects." To take advantage of this special offer, visit http://www.icanlearnonline.com today.

CONTACT:  Vincent Melerine, +1-504-263-4663, +1-504-263-4663

SOURCE  JRL Enterprises

JRL Enterprises

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

Playnomics Releases a Free Player Scoring Dashboard for Game Platforms and Publishers

Industry's first portable scoring system that quantifies and predicts player behavior

SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Playnomics, the pioneer of applying predictive data mining to play environments, today announces a free player scoring system for connected game publishers. Through a free web-based dashboard, publishers can see which players are valuable, then upgrade to target them in-game with personalized promotions or acquire new players who are predicted to be valuable for their game. Publishers and platform owners can sign up for the free scoring dashboard at http://www.playnomics.com.

"You are how you play," said Chethan Ramachandran, CEO of Playnomics. "Our predictive scoring system reveals hidden traits about players, and is applicable to both publishers and players of games. Just like a credit score, our scores are portable across games, and predict how a player will perform in any game environment. Scoring gives the marketers at game publishers a way to find the right player for their game and then message those players in-game with personal promotions. Scores also ultimately give players a way to see their play personality - how social they are, how competitive, which informs who they want to play with and what to play."

To get implemented, publishers spend 20 minutes integrating the Playnomics API. Player data is ingested into the industry's most sophisticated data mining platform, to give each player multiple predictive scores (Loyalty, Attention, Intensity, Monetization) and personality scores (Social, Competitor, Explorer, etc).

Publishers use the dashboard to:

    --  Segment players by patterns of activity
    --  Acquire new players out-of-game whose scores indicate they will be a
        good fit
    --  Retain and monetize existing players with personalized in-game
        promotions
    --  Benchmark game-level health scores against other games in genre or
        platform
Since launching the free scoring system for publishers in November, Playnomics has experienced rapid growth, and is currently scoring over 20M monthly active players across dozens of publishers, platforms and portals.

In the coming months, publishers and game portals will be able to reveal the Playnomics scores directly to players, giving players a new way to find other players to engage with, and find new games that fit their psychographic makeup. For example, players who have high Social scores would be able to find other Social players, and Explorers would find quest-based games that fit their personality.

About Playnomics

Founded in 2009, Playnomics is the leading customer targeting solution for play. The company was founded by entrepreneurs and experts who pioneered data mining in finance, information security and bioinformatics. The company is backed by leading venture investors, including FirstMark Capital, x/Seed Capital, Metamorphic Ventures, Accelerator Ventures and TriplePoint Capital.

Contact
Playnomics

Salley Chan, PR
salley@playnomics.com

415-322-9192 (office)

SOURCE  Playnomics

Playnomics

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

Leviton Launches New Mobile Device Station

Convenient charging location for smartphones and portable music players

BOTHELL, Wash., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton Network Solutions, a division of Leviton Manufacturing, today announced the launch of the Mobile Device Station. The new product is a convenient wall-mounted cradle that provides storage for mobile devices and their charging cables.

The innovative Mobile Device Station easily attaches to a single-gang electrical box or low voltage mud-ring without requiring a double-gang box or any new holes in the wall. To install, simply screw the Mobile Device Station onto a Leviton dual-gang wallplate and install it in place of the existing single-gang wallplate.

The Mobile Device Station provides a safe and convenient place for storing a phone or portable music player while it is charging. The Mobile Device Station can also be installed next to a Leviton local source input, making it easy to use a smartphone or portable music player for multi-room home audio. The station also features integrated cable management to keep cables organized and protected.

"The Mobile Device Station's low-profile look complements the wallplates in any home or office," said Grant Sullivan, marketing manager at Leviton Network Solutions. "Its simple design and installation make it a must-have for all the portable devices in your home."

The Mobile Device Station is offered in white, black, and light almond, and is available for both Leviton's Decora(®) and Renu(®) brand wallplate styles. It fits most mobile phones, including the iPhone(®) and many Android(TM) phones.

The Mobile Device Station is available now at mobiledevicestation.com.

About Leviton Network Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions manufactures high-performance data connectivity for customers around the globe, including complete network infrastructure systems for the enterprise, data center, government, education, health care, and residential markets. The division's solutions include cutting-edge fiber optic and copper systems, PDUs, and customized make-to-order products. All Leviton products are engineered to exacting standards, offer industry-leading performance, and are backed by the industry's best customer service and technical support. Choose the smart choice for a better network. Visit Leviton.com/ns or twitter.com/LevitonNS.

About Leviton

Leviton Manufacturing Company is one of the largest privately held global providers of electrical wiring devices, network connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of the 20(th) century in America, Leviton has grown to become one of the preeminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of more than 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Proven to be a smart choice, nine out of 10 homes throughout North America have Leviton products installed in them. Builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products No. 1 in brand preference. For more information contact Leviton Manufacturing or visit http://www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton, twitter.com/levitonmfg, http://www.youtube.com/user/Levitonmfg or http://communities.leviton.com.

PR Contact:
Emily Minalia
Leviton Network Solutions
(425) 415-7530
eminalia@leviton.com

SOURCE  Leviton Network Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions

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

IFLM Launches HollywoodIndy.com Social Networking Platform

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Film Development Corporation (OTCBB: IFLM), an international distributor of digital films and producer to the multi billion dollar Independent Film Industry, announced today that is has launched its Internet-based entertainment company, http://www.HollywoodIndy.com.

About HollywoodIndy.com

HollywoodIndy is an entertainment-based Internet property specializing in social networking and resourcing for the independent film and television market.  The property aims to be a one-stop resource for working film professionals in the industry, sharing employment and job resources, servicing screenwriters, casting, lodging, location personnel and support services for both above the line and below the line professionals.  While the brand integrates with the Company's business model, plans call for the brand to have an independent revenue model to include advertising, paid posts, membership services and video distribution services. 

"We are extremely excited about the launch of HollywoodIndy.  This property becomes the cornerstone in the build out of our strategic plan, with it helping to identify, distribute and market content for our company," said Jeff Ritchie, CEO, Independent Film Development Corporation. 

About Independent Film Development Corp.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Independent Film Development Corporation is developing a multi-pronged approach to integrate the multi billion dollar independent film market to include web, sales and distribution and development.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release includes forward-looking statements concerning the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, and also includes selected operating results presented without the context of accompanying financial results. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to our objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations. We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from the assumptions, estimates or expectations reflected or contained in the forward-looking information, and that actual future performance will be affected by a number of factors, including economic conditions, technological change, regulatory change and competitive factors, many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, future events and results may vary significantly from what we currently foresee. We are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:
Independent Film Development Corp.
Investor Relations
http://www.iFilmsInc.com
http://www.twitter.com/ifilmsinc
Email Contact: ir@ifilmsinc.com

HollywoodIndy
http://www.hollywoodindy.com
http://www.twitter.com/hollywoodindy

SOURCE  Independent Film Development Corporation

Independent Film Development Corporation

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

QinetiQ North America's Aviation Data Trainer(TM) Application Now Available in the iTunes Store

Tool will help users memorize national and international aviation data sets using a variety of learning tools

MCLEAN, Va., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- QinetiQ North America today announced that its Aviation Data Trainer application is now available in the iTunes Store. The application provides air traffic controllers, pilots, airport staff and flight enthusiasts with a way to memorize and test themselves on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) data sets--or codes--that are the core of air operations around the world.

The Aviation Data Trainer provides up to three levels of support to assist the user in learning and understanding aviation codes for day-to-day operations. It includes data sets for hundreds of airports, telephony codes, and airline and aircraft identifiers in North America, Europe and around the world.

The Aviation Data Trainer allows users to learn codes at their own pace, using configurable flash cards and tests to evaluate and measure progression, as well as games to test memory. The application is free to download until March 12, after which it will cost $1.99.

"QinetiQ North America has an impressive pedigree in the training and simulation market. Combined with our knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration, we are offering an innovative and unique training tool that will appeal to both current air traffic controllers and pilots, as well as the next generation of users that expect this type of interactive learning tool," said John Radziszewski, executive vice president and general manager, QinetiQ North America.

The release of the Aviation Data Trainer is the first of three planned stages of the application: the next level will provide creative training applications to help users learn about different airspaces around the world, and the third level will focus on specific skill sets for air traffic controllers.

QinetiQ North America also plans to add data sets and codes in the future to help users recognize military airspaces and military aircraft.

About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, the FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:QQ.L). Operating in North America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on US government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists and other professionals deliver high quality products and services that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national defense, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information visit http://www.qinetiq-na.com and join our conversation at http://www.facebook.com/qinetiqna.

Contact:
Michael Rudd, Boscobel (for QinetiQ North America, Inc.)
301-588-2900
mrudd@boscobel.com

SOURCE  QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America

Web Site: http://www.qinetiq-na.com

Morningstar Launches New Alternative Investments Center on Redesigned MorningstarAdvisor.com Website

CHICAGO, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, has launched a new alternative investments center as part of several enhancements to MorningstarAdvisor.com, a free website that provides financial advisors with practice management information, investment trends, and industry insights.

"Advisors play a crucial role in educating their clients about alternative investments because these vehicles are increasing both in popularity and complexity," said Nadia Papagiannis, Morningstar's director of alternative fund research. "Now, advisors have a comprehensive resource for providing clients with a more complete perspective on alternative investments."

In addition to the new Alternatives tab, the site now contains Morningstar market tools and an expanded video library featuring interviews with top portfolio managers and newsmakers, analysts, and some of the leading voices in the advisory community, along with access to select research reports on funds, stocks, ETFs, closed-end funds, and alternatives.

"We want to create a destination site where financial advisors can find timely information to improve their practices as well as help investors who depend on their guidance," said Chris Boruff, president of Morningstar's software division. "Our free portal connects with the Morningstar advisor software platforms they use every day for their financial planning and portfolio management tasks."

The site currently has three main content tabs: Alternatives, Practice Management, and Research and Insights.

    --  Alternatives, the site's newest tab, provides detailed educational
        information and analysis of alternative investments, in vehicles such as
        hedge funds, ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts; weekly articles
        discussing the latest on alternative investment topics and trends;
        access to Morningstar's comprehensive quarterly Alternative Investments
        Observer newsletter; video interviews with alternative investment
        managers; downloadable handbooks explaining different alternative
        strategies; and a Solution Center featuring videos and slides designed
        to help advisors educate their clients about alternative investments.
    --  The recently expanded Practice Management tab includes advisor profiles,
        fiduciary topics, technology news and reviews, and best practices for
        building an advisory business.
    --  Research & Insights features in-depth interviews with leading portfolio
        managers, research on college savings plans, screening tips for the best
        stocks and funds for a client portfolio, sector spotlights, and
        commentary from Don Phillips, Morningstar's president of fund research.

The enhanced site also features additional components for social interactivity, a discussion feature allowing advisor dialogue and debate on articles and industry issues, a webinar audio archive, and links to Morningstar's advisor services, publications, and software platforms--Morningstar Advisor Workstation, Morningstar Office, and Morningstar Principia.

RAMP, a web content optimization company based in Woburn, Mass., worked with Morningstar to develop the new user interface and menu navigation, adding faster search and browsing capabilities, and integrating an iPad-enabled video player with a searchable transcript feature.

About Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions. Morningstar provides data on approximately 375,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 5 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment management subsidiaries and has more than $180 billion in assets under advisement and management as of Dec. 31, 2011. The company has operations in 27 countries.

©2012 Morningstar, Inc.  All rights reserved.

MORN-P

Media Contact:

Shawn Malayter, 312-696-6050, shawn.malayter@morningstar.com

SOURCE  Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc.

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

StellarOne Bank Introduces Mobile Banking App

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- StellarOne Bank has launched a comprehensive mobile banking app to allow clients to manage their accounts on the go. This free mobile banking app allows clients to securely access real-time banking information through their iPhone, Android, or other wireless device. Clients will be able to retrieve balance information, view recent account activity and transaction details, transfer funds, schedule payments, locate ATMs and bank locations, and more.

"At StellarOne, we are constantly looking for emerging and innovative technologies to make our clients' lives easier.  Mobile Banking offers our clients access to their financial information when it is convenient to them, whenever or wherever they want," commented Joe Jordan, Director of e-Channels and Payment Solutions.

Clients can download the free Mobile Banking App directly from Apple iTunes App Store, Android Marketplace for the Android, or access StellarOne Mobile Banking on any smart phone. Clients can visit http://www.stellarone.com/mobile for more information, including QR codes to quickly download the appropriate banking app for their device. 

StellarOne Bank clients can expect the same level of security from mobile banking as they have come to trust with StellarOne's Online Banking.  With Mobile Banking all of the security features from Online Banking user credentials are in place to safeguard client privacy and protect client account information. Further, account information is not stored on the mobile device.  StellarOne is committed to assisting clients to protect their financial information.

StellarOne Bank is a traditional community bank, offering a full range of business and consumer banking services with more than 50 full service financial centers, a loan production office in Richmond, and a suite of ATMs serving the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Shenandoah Valley, and Central and North Central Virginia.  Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please visit http://www.StellarOne.com.

MEMBER FDIC

CONTACT: Jamie Snead, Public Relations Manager
PHONE: 540.378.1595

SOURCE  StellarOne Bank

StellarOne Bank

Web Site: http://www.stellarone.com/mobile

Catapult Chicago Launches a New Spin on Startup Incubators

CHICAGO, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Catapult Chicago (Catapult), a new collaborative community for startup companies, is pleased to announce it has taken up residence at 321 North Clark Street and opened its doors to Chicago-based entrepreneurs leading high potential startups in the technology space. Catapult is an independent non-profit incubator. Its mission is to find and nurture Chicago's next generation of phenomenal technology businesses. Catapult provides residents with a resource rich environment which, together with their peer companies and entrepreneurs, fosters the serendipity necessary for Chicago's next runaway success. 

Catapult puts a new spin on the incubator concept; Catapult is "run by startups, for startups" - including critical admission decisions.  New entrants are selected by the heads of each resident company.  Decisions are based on strength of team, current traction, future success, and above all, how they add to Catapult's collaborative environment. Catapult refers to this as "peer sourcing" and they are already seeing fantastic results.  Catapult is focused on technology startups that have already demonstrated business traction and it anticipates that residency will be up to 18 months. Resident companies do not give up equity in their business in order to be part of Catapult. Catapult's space as fantastic as its resources; residents enjoy more than 12,000 square feet of space, private offices as well as collaborative space, premier views of downtown Chicago from the 25th floor, direct access to a network of local and coastal venture capitalists, invite-only special events, and, most importantly, unparalleled peer proximity. 

Catapult is supported through corporate sponsors who donate not only capital but services and time to resident companies, ensuring that the entrepreneurs have access to the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to scale their businesses. Current sponsors include Foley & Lardner LLP (the founding sponsor), Blackman Kallick, SS|PR, EmpowerHR, Seneca Global, and a collaboration between Henricksen and Allsteel for the layout, design, and furnishing of the facility.

Ryan Leavitt, President of Catapult, co-founded Catapult with Vishal Shah, co-founder of VLinks Media, and Kris Chinosorn, co-founder of MentorMob. Having been startup entrepreneurs, they, along with Foley attorneys Chris Cain and Galen Mason, came up with the initial concept behind Catapult to address a lack of premier resources for Chicago's growing technology startup ecosystem. "Foley's involvement with Catapult shows our commitment to matching the efforts of entrepreneurs that have led to the Chicago technology market's explosive growth.  We bring large firm resources to the Chicago market - realistic fee deferral packages and a venture fund, among other things - that have been common large law firm offerings on the coasts for some time," said Galen Mason. 

"We are excited to be part of the technology movement here in Chicago," said Ryan Leavitt, co-founder and President of Catapult. "Chicago's business and entrepreneurial community have truly embraced Catapult and the generous level of support has allowed us to hit the ground running and offer resources that are entirely unique to Chicago. We think the city will see some remarkable things from Catapult."

Catapult's current resident companies include VLinks Media, MentorMob, StyleSeek, 5Degrees, and Tech.li. Tech start-ups interested in joining Catapult are encouraged to submit an application online. To be part of the Catapult community, the prospective organization must have a results focused team and strong references. New Catapult residents are admitted by a vote from the current residents. To apply to become a Catapult resident or for information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Catapult Web site: http://www.catapultchicago.com.

About Catapult

Catapult Chicago is an independent collaborative community for startup companies with demonstrated business traction. It is a place where the most talented people behind the most promising startups can learn, grow and excel together. Catapult is built upon the vision of entrepreneurs themselves - people who not only "talk the talk" but "walk the walk."

SOURCE  Catapult Chicago

Catapult Chicago

CONTACT: Nikki Nardick of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9307, nnardick@sspr.com

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

Cinchcast, Inc. Issued Patent for Interactive Audio Publishing Solution

Patented solution integrates conference bridge with streaming technologies to simplify online events and enhance participant engagement

NEW YORK, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinchcast, Inc., the leading provider of online audio publishing and management solutions, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued it a patent for a "method and system for providing an audio conference." The patent, US Patent 8,098,807, which was originally filed in April 2007 and issued in January 2012, acknowledges Cinchcast's innovative solution for integrating a conference bridge with the web to enable real-time audio streaming. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110817/NY52505LOGO )

Existing enterprise level conferencing and collaboration solutions do not provide an integrated solution for simultaneous online streaming and self-service moderation of callers. Cinchcast's patented technology enables companies of all sizes to create and share live-streamed events that can scale to thousands of participants, while providing self-service caller moderation via a browser-based switchboard.

"When we created the Cinchcast platform in Fall of 2006, we believed that we had invented a new way to use the phone. In essence, we transformed the phone into a publishing platform," said Alan Levy, CEO and founder of Cinchcast. "The Cinchcast platform's unique ability to marry the conference bridge with a live online audio stream enables companies to create, moderate and share interactive audio content to extend their reach and engage the people that are most important to their businesses. I am really excited that the USPTO has recognized this valuable technology with the grant of this patent."

Online publishers, marketing and public relations professionals, meeting and event planners, and online training specialists rely on Cinchcast to broadcast live events or record and archive audio content for on-demand playback. The content created using Cinchcast can be used privately or publicly, and the platform can accommodate individual voice recordings as well as moderated multi-party conversations. Cinchcast's built -in syndication and social marketing tools, reporting, and monetization capabilities allow companies to maximize the impact of their audio content and communications.

About Cinchcast Inc.
Cinchcast was developed to enable businesses with a simple and powerful solution to produce and share original audio content. Headquartered in New York City, Cinchcast powers audio creation and publishing for companies such as United Business Media, Business Insider, SAP and Sears, and is the technology behind BlogTalkRadio. For more information, please visit http://www.cinchcast.com.

SOURCE  Cinchcast Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110817/NY52505LOGO
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Cinchcast Inc.

CONTACT: Meighan Berberich, Cinchcast, +1-646-807-0825, mberberich@cinchcast.com

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

deCarta Empowers Developers to Integrate Location-based Services Into Their Kindle-based Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- deCarta, the leading independent enabler of location-based services (LBS), today announced that it has made its LBS, mapping and search APIs available for developers creating applications for the Amazon Kindle Fire.

In partnership with Skyhook, Inc, the worldwide leader in location positioning, context and intelligence, deCarta offers APIs that provide an environment for LBS applications on the Kindle Fire similar to other platforms.  With the success of the Kindle Fire, developers recognize that it is an attractive platform and distribution channel for their applications.  However, the Kindle Fire has been a challenge to Android developers because more than 70 percent of Android applications require a user's location and then plot that location on a map; there is no native capability to perform these functions as there is with other Android devices.

"Clearly there is a need to incorporate location-based services into applications on the Kindle Fire, and deCarta offers a seamless and easy way to do so," said Don Weigel, vice president of product for deCarta.  "We are proud to be the only company that offers a proven platform and native LBS APIs for application developers on the Kindle Fire."

deCarta's client APIs offer both OpenGL or Canvas based map rendering.  Applications developed for the Kindle Fire using deCarta's API are compliant with other Android devices.

deCarta's free Cloud LBS service provides powerful and highly responsive functionality for mapping, geocoding, reverse-geocoding, routing and other complex LBS functions.

Developers can register on deCarta's DevZone in order to get the source code for the entire API for free: http://developer.decarta.com/

About Skyhook

Skyhook is the worldwide leader in location positioning, context and intelligence. In 2003, Skyhook pioneered the development of the Wi-Fi Positioning System to provide precise and reliable location results in urban areas. Today, Skyhook's location technology provides positioning to tens of millions of consumer mobile devices and applications. For more information, visit http://www.skyhookwireless.com.

About deCarta

deCarta is the leading independent enabler of location-based services for mobile network operators, mobile device OEMs and local media companies. deCarta's technology includes an industry-leading LBS platform, white-label applications, APIs, a local search engine and content indexing; these power many leading applications for mapping, navigation, local search, mobile advertising, social networking and enterprise.  For more information, go to http://www.decarta.com.

SOURCE  deCarta

deCarta

CONTACT: Leslie Ruble of deCarta, +1-408-625-3540, lruble@decarta.com; or Beth Winkowski of Skyhook, +1-978-649-7189, beth@skyhookwireless.com

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

HomeFusion Broadband From Verizon Powers In-Home Internet Connectivity With 4G LTE

Verizon's First Residential Wireless Broadband Solution Harnesses High Speed and Reliability of 4G LTE Network

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today introduced HomeFusion Broadband: a new service that provides high-speed in-home Internet access using the power and speed of the nation's largest 4G LTE network. The solution will offer households in areas with limited broadband options a reliable alternative for data connectivity in their homes. 

"HomeFusion Broadband is just one of the new products and services that is made possible with our 4G LTE network," said Tami Erwin, vice president and chief marketing officer, Verizon Wireless. "Customers want to connect more and more devices in their homes to the Internet, and HomeFusion Broadband gives them a simple, fast and effective way to bring the most advanced wireless connection from Verizon into their homes."

The 4G LTE network is efficiently delivered to an antenna which transmits the signal to a broadband router inside the home.  The cylinder-shaped antenna is professionally installed at the customer's home, and the product's innovative design includes multiple internal antennae allowing the device to pick up Verizon's 4G LTE signal. The broadband router can connect up to four wired and at least 20 wireless devices inside the home using Wi-Fi, including everything from computers to gaming consoles.

HomeFusion Broadband will be available beginning later this month in Birmingham, Ala., Dallas and Nashville, Tenn., with additional markets to follow. Verizon Wireless is working with Asurion, a trusted leader in consumer technology protection services, for installation.

Customers can choose several usage-based plans, beginning at $59.99 monthly access for 10 GB, specifically designed for HomeFusion Broadband. A one-time equipment fee of $199.99 applies, and installation is free.

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network now covers more than 200 million people in the United States. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers, including HomeFusion Broadband customers, should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. 

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Karen Schulz, Verizon Wireless, +1-864-987-2006, Karen.Schulz@verizonwireless.com

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

Free Glasses from FIRMOO - Welcome to Your Glasses Kingdom

More than 280,000 users "like" Firmoo on Facebook and are enjoying their glasses

NEW YORK, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- At this very moment, FIRMOO is being heatedly discussed by more than 15,000 users on Facebook; meanwhile, hundreds of eyeglasses from FIRMOO are being delivered to various countries of the world. So what makes FIMROO so closely watched by so many eyeglasses wearers? In this brand new year of 2012, FIRMOO, one of the world's leading online eyeglasses sales platforms, is giving away thousands of free eyeglasses every day and is always welcoming old and new customers to experience online glasses purchasing in this eyeglasses kingdom.

It is well known that more and more users tend to buy glasses online with the continuous development of online eyeglasses marketplaces. Purchasing glasses online not only enables users to browse eyeglasses of various brands and styles without going out but also easily saves them hundreds of dollars. However, for customers who try online glasses purchasing for the first time, they undoubtedly have a lot of concerns about the products purchased online, such as their safety, health, quality, durability, etc. For this reason, getting free glasses is the best way for new customers to try purchasing eyeglasses online. As an online eyeglasses sales platform that is famous for its high quality, affordable price and excellent service, FIRMOO prepares thousands of free glasses for new customers every day.

"We prepare thousands of free glasses for new customers every day, and it is quite easy to get our free glasses. For new customers, they just need to choose any glasses they like on our site, and then share it via Facebook or Twitter. Immediately after that, they will get a code which can be used to redeem the glasses they shared for free," said Michael Wong, Marketing Manager of FIRMOO. "Nevertheless, each type of glasses is available for free in limited supply, so customers need to act as quickly as possible in case their favorite glasses are all gone. Moreover, the free glasses code is valid within 24 hours, so customers need to use it ASAP," Michael Wong added.

There are more than 280,000 people who have become FIRMOO fans on Facebook who are sharing their exquisite eyeglasses provided by FIRMOO. The number of FIRMOO fans keeps soaring. It is not simply because FIRMOO gives away thousands of eyeglasses to new customers every day; what's more important is that FIRMOO has gradually become the NO.1 choice for more and more people who want to buy eyeglasses online by offering competitive prices, good products and excellent service. FIRMOO is also dedicated to creating a global leading online glasses purchasing platform together with its buyers. New customers can get their favorite glasses for free; while for old customers can enjoy excellent service and get any glasses they like at a price that is 85% - 90% lower than regular retail prices.

"Welcome to our Glasses kingdom," Patrick Li, Firmoo CEO said. "I hope everyone will find their favorite glasses from Firmoo and share them with others."

For more details about how to get your free glasses from Firmoo, please visit: http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html

About Firmoo

Firmoo.com is the emerging global online optical store of prescription eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses. Years of expertise in the optical industry enable Firmoo.com to offer a variety of prescription eyeglasses to the consuming public in high quality yet at affordable prices. Firmoo is devoted to getting more customers satisfied by offering high quality eyeglasses, competitive prices and thoughtful customer's services. Firmoo feels each satisfied customer is the priceless wealth who helps spread the word. Only our valued and satisfied customers can further solidify our position as the leading online optical store in the world. With Firmoo online optical store, users' satisfaction is the highest honor.

For more details about Firmoo, please visit: http://www.firmoo.com

SOURCE  Firmoo Optical Company Limited

Firmoo Optical Company Limited

CONTACT: Michael Wong, +86-158-0801-0990

Web Site: http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html

First Collaborize Classroom(TM) Mobile App Released

Students Can Now Participate via iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch*

SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrasoft, Inc., (OTC: Pinksheets: DEMO) today announced the worldwide release and immediate availability of its free Collaborize Classroom mobile app in the Apple App Store.* Students can now participate in online discussions in their Collaborize Classrooms using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Students can collaborate online with their classmates on-the-go, anywhere and anytime.

According to Nielsen's "Generation App" report, adoption of smart phones by young adults increased 50% between the end of 2010 and the end of 2011. Approximately 40% of students 13-18 use smart phones, and that percentage is growing quickly. Following that trend, teachers have reported that students have been accessing their Collaborize Classroom sites via web browsers on their smart phones since the release of Collaborize Classroom early last year. This new development makes it even easier for them to collaborate before, during, and after the bell rings, on the dedicated mobile app - the new feature most requested by teachers in 2011.

According to Democrasoft Chairman & CEO Richard Lang, "It's very gratifying to provide access to our award-winning online collaboration platform on the world's most popular mobile devices. Almost 1.4 million individual topic-based lessons have already been delivered to students on the Collaborize Classroom learning platform. This mobile version will increase student access to these lessons by orders of magnitude, especially for students who can't afford a computer, but who do have a smart phone or other mobile device."

The mobile app is a powerful extension of the Collaborize Classroom platform, which provides the ability to extend in-class conversations to a private and secure online site and to students' personal mobile devices. Coupled with the Collaborize Classroom Topic Library, teachers now have a soup-to-nuts solution to find peer-reviewed, topic-based lessons and deploy them to their students with just a few clicks. In addition, Democrasoft announced that, in a few weeks, it will release a version of the mobile app that will be optimized for the larger iPad display.

The Collaborize Classroom mobile participation app can be found in the Apple App Store and downloaded from here - http://bit.ly/wxxFhI

About Democrasoft:

Democrasoft, Inc., headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, is a 20-year-old public company (OTC: PINKSHEETS: DEMO) with a history of pioneering technology. The Company's flagship product, Collaborize®, is a web-based solution for organizing groups with a common purpose into powerful, decision-making communities. It is designed to empower groups of all sizes - educators, businesses, non-profits, organizations, governments, their members and citizens - to resolve real problems and drive toward actual implementation of collective solutions. Democrasoft is dedicated to facilitating a vision of online "social networking with purpose." For more information, please visit http://democrasoft.com.

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements similar to those covered by the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward- looking statements are clearly subject to numerous uncertainties and risks, and actual results and developments could differ materially from our expectations. We do not undertake any responsibility for providing any updates with respect to the information contained in this Press Release.

* iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple App Store are all trademarks of Apple, Inc.

For More Information Please Contact:
Mark Kithcart
(888) 993-8683 Ext. 706
mkithcart@democrasoft.com

SOURCE  Democrasoft, Inc.

Democrasoft, Inc.

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

What Have You Got to Say to Baby Boomers?

HATBORO, Pa., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- You're just older.  You're not dead (OND) - It was announced today that http://www.oldernotdead.comis currently entertaining contributor inquiries as well as those from potential advertisers, both of whom either have to say something to this audience and/or want to reach them for their particular products...automobiles to resort communities, cruise lines to airlines, retirement communities to airlines, tourist destinations to food products and medicines, investments to fashion, fitness to technology, cooking to wines and spirits.

"The fact of the matter," stated Mickey Charles, co-founder of the site with his wife, Rosalind, "is that these folks have the most money in the country now, spend more than anyone else, are a real force and are more active than their parents ever were.  They are 84+ million strong and are growing at the rate of 10,000 per day.  Boomers are the fastest growing demographic online and represent over 25% of the population, 65% of the net worth of all US households and over $2 trillion in disposable income.  That is a market sought after and respected by more companies than really care to admit it as they portray themselves pursuing a more youthful one than they really want."

Merilee Kern, President of Kern Communications is one of the site's contributors and a shopping savant that gives QVC and Home Shopping Network a run for their money.  "We are so pleased," said Ms. Kern, "to have a site complementary to our own where we can reach a market that has the monies to spend to enhance their live in so many ways but prefers a destination that saves the trouble of doing all the research on their own.  That is where we come in and we love being part of this effort.'

"No children in America should go to bed hungry. So, instead of just talking about it, I decided to do something about it," said Bruno Serato, owner of the Anaheim White House Restaurant, that serves 300 free dinners to homeless motel children nightly, a quarter of a million dinners served to date.  Bruno represents the caliber of cooking mavens that bring their expertise in the kitchen to this effort.

Buzz Miller, entrepreneur and attorney, advocate for animal rights and the interaction of pets and boomers later in life, added, "OlderNotDead.com is a fantastic web site. With advances in health care, nutrition, facilities and concepts for exercising, we are living longer and healthier. Many of us at 60, 70, and beyond have the time, finances and health to really enjoy life. Older Not Dead provides a treasure of helpful information and tips for us 'oldsters' to find educational material, events, friends, and ideas to make our 'senior' years among the best of our lives."

"There's always been a strong link between asset markets and the age structure of the population.  We save, we invest, we retire, and then we draw-down our retirement income," added Chip Brian, Founder & CEO SmarTrend.  "For millions of Americans, our security blankets for retirement have become our greatest worry.  Where can we turn for timely, relevant information for this market?  Mickey Charles' new website, 'You're Just Older, You're Not Dead,' provides an unprecedented resource for this key population sector of aging, active, and affluent people.  SmarTrend is pleased to be a founding contributor of financial and investment information to the 'You're Just Older, You're Not Dead' website.  Thanks, Mickey, for creating this important, trend-setting contribution to the Internet!"

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SparkFun Offers Classes on How to Solder and Program Electronics

Three consecutive days of hands-on classes to help attendees learn how to solder and program their own Simon Says memory game

BOULDER, Colo., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boulder-based SparkFun Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, today announced it will host three consecutive days of classes to teach people how to solder and program their own customized version of the Simon Says memory game using a few of SparkFun's most popular kits. Classes are designed for all types of learners - from beginners to seasoned tinkerers. People who want to learn basic and intermediate soldering and programming skills in less than a week are encouraged to take all three classes.

"We are very excited to offer these classes to the community," said Lindsay Levkoff, director of education at SparkFun. "We've been teaching soldering classes for years, but having three days of consecutive classes to teach basic soldering, intermediate soldering and a way to turn your Simon game into a drawing tool on your computer is something beginners and experienced tinkerers will really enjoy."

The following are overviews of each class being offered:

PTH Soldering Class - March 20th (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11090)
If you've never soldered before, this is the class for you! This will be a hands-on class where students learn techniques to help them solder through-hole components. Soldering can be daunting for the first solder joint, but as you go, it will become easier to learn and apply.

SMD Soldering Class - March 21st (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11094)
The SMD Soldering Class is our very popular hands-on course that teaches students techniques to help them solder surface mount components. It is highly recommended that students have a strong background in soldering, as basic soldering skills will not be covered. For students that know their way around a soldering iron, teachers will share some advanced tips and tricks (flux, wicking, hot-air rework, etc.).

Simon Sketch Class - March 22nd (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11095)
The Simon Sketch class is for people who want to learn how to turn their Simon game into a drawing tool on their computer. Add a breadboard, a few dials, an FTDI connecting your Simon to Processing on your computer and you're ready to go! With the knowledge of how to connect Simon (or Arduino) to a computer interface, the tinkering possibilities are endless. This class is intended for people with at least a little experience with Arduino programming, but little or no experience with processing. Students should bring in their own Simons and teachers will show them how to get started.

Each class will begin promptly at 6 p.m. and will last a few hours. Simon kits are included in the price of the class and SparkFun will provide all of the tools, irons and solder for the two soldering classes. For further information on the course prerequisites and what to bring to the Simon Sketch class, please visit the website listed above under "Simon Sketch Class."

"We've seen people as young as five and as old as 80 participate in our soldering classes, which demonstrates that DIY electronics projects are very fun, approachable and affordable for people of all ages," continued Levkoff. "We hope to build upon our past success and look to continue offering classes every month here at our offices in Boulder."

For a list of all upcoming classes available at SparkFun, please visit: (http://www.sparkfun.com/categories/154).

About SparkFun Electronics

Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects.

SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 140 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Find SparkFun on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/SparkFun), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/SparkFun), Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/SparkFun), YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/SparkFun), Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/SparkFun), and Google+ (https://plus.google.com/106084846822083498483/posts)

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MLB® 12 The Show(TM) Launches Onto Store Shelves Today, Available Exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) and PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) Systems

Number-One Rated Sports Title Four Years Running Delivers The Most Authentic Baseball Experience To Date With Full PlayStation®Move Support And PlayStation Vita Cross Platform Functionality For Fans To Continue Playing Anytime, Anywhere

FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. (SCEA) announced today the North American launch of the latest installment of the number-one selling and rated Major League Baseball® (MLB®) game franchise, MLB® 12 The Show(TM), available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) and PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) systems.  Widely considered the most authentic baseball game on the market, The Show has been and continues to be the highest ranked officially licensed baseball title of this console generation (according to MetaCritic.com) and the number-one rated sports game over the past four years (according to GameRankings.com), delivering true-to-life gameplay, authentic franchise and season modes, and incredible detail not found in any other sports game. 

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Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios' San Diego Studio, MLB 12 The Show brings unparalleled innovation and polish to the sports genre complete with full PlayStation®Move support in all gameplay modes, cross platform save functionality between the PS3 and PS Vita versions, enhanced graphics and visuals with TruBroadcast presentations, revamped gameplay mechanics in the form of true ball physics, and Diamond Dynasty, a new mode that juggles aspects of team management, player progression, and online competition with more creative freedom than any sports game to date.  With compelling new features and enhancements to this year's installment, MLB 12 The Show is poised to continue the franchise's reign as the premier MLB licensed game on any platform.

"As the number-one selling sports title of over the past four years, MLB The Show has done a fantastic job of delivering the most authentic MLB experience available with unparalleled realism and attention to detail," said Guy Longworth, Senior Vice President, PlayStation Brand Marketing, SCEA.  "This year is no different as MLB 12 The Show brings players closer to the action that ever before.  From full PlayStation Move support in all modes of play to the ability to share save files between PS3 and the newly launched PlayStation Vita, MLB 12 The Show captures the true passion of Major League Baseball, while allowing fans to continue playing, anytime, anywhere."

Leading off on the new features set for the PS3 version is full PS Move support in all gameplay modes, meaning players can control all aspects of The Show with the PS Move motion controller, including hitting, pitching, fielding, and even running the bases.  There are also custom meters on screen to compliment the experience so players will see the on-screens batter's hands move as you move at the virtual plate.

Next up is cross platform save functionality between the PS3 and PS Vita versions.  Yes, MLB 12 The Show will be available on PS Vita utilizing all of the core gameplay features and modes found in the PS3 game, including Exhibition, Home Run Derby®, and online play, as well as the ability to share save files between both hardware platforms.  Therefore, players can save their Season, Franchise, and Road to The Show campaigns, and then load their save files at home on PS3 or on the road with PS Vita, anytime, anywhere.  MLB 12 The Show for PS Vita will also feature new touch screen controls, including user interface navigation by tapping or sliding your fingers on the Front Touch screen and additional gameplay controls using the Rear Touch Pad controls, such as throwing the ball to specific locations, pitching commands, and running the bases.

On the visual side, MLB 12 The Show makes the biggest leap forward ever with TruBroadcast presentations, truly blurring the line between reality and the in-game experience.  With completely refined presentations combined with enhanced artificial intelligence (A.I.), revamped cameras, and expanded audio, MLB 12 The Show is poised to deliver the most realistic baseball gaming experience to date.

Brand new to MLB 12 The Show is the addition of Diamond Dynasty, a new mode that allows players to build a team through virtual baseball cards and customize all aspects of that team by managing its performance, training, and budget against other players or against the CPU.  Players can acquire cards through pack purchasing, buying from other users, or through the Diamond Dynasty recycling system.

Lastly, the sixth generation of Road to The Show returns with a new assortment of training modes for base running and fielding, along with a slew of new accessories to compliment the already extensive system.  Ultra realistic ball physics have also been added to this year's game incorporating the proper spin for balls that bounce off the bases, the pitcher's mound and rubber, and other surfaces on the field.  The baseball now bounces realistically using actual math for a spinning ball hitting these surfaces.  Additional new features includes compatibility with the 3D Display from Sony Computer Entertainment incorporating revolutionary SimulView(TM) technology, Zone Analog Batting, Pulse Pitching, situational collision awareness, improved catch mechanics, a new tag animation system, improved online gameplay via PlayStation®Network, hundreds of new animations, and much more.

The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating for MLB 12 The Show is "E" for "Everyone."  For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org.  For more information about MLB 12 The Show, visit our community page at http://www.theshownation.com/ or our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/mlbtheshow.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSPgo and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.

Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com.

"PlayStation", "PSP" and the "PS" Family  logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. © Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Visit the official website at MLB.com.  ©MLBPA, Official Licensee-Major League Baseball Players Association. Visit the Players Choice on the web at http://www.MLBPLAYERS.com.

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Merrell Engages Women in the Barefoot Movement Through New Women's Barefoot Running Online Resource

Training, Videos, Music and Stories Encourage Women to Unlock Their Natural Potential Defined as "Pretty Strong"

ROCKFORD, Mich., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing their commitment to education around barefoot running and fitness, Merrell unveils a women's-specific online resource dedicated to educating and training women on barefoot running and fitness. The title of the site is "Pretty Strong," captioned with "unleash your natural power, embrace your natural beauty," bringing powerful and personal definition to the natural balance women seek everyday to be strong and embrace their potential.  It is meant to encourage women to set and meet their personal fitness goals through the benefits of natural movement. The site is interactive and engages women to share their personal stories through testimonials, comments on the women's blog and through Merrell's social places. http://www.merrell.com/barefoot-women.   Additionally, the site reaches women through a video illustrating the real-life barefoot stories of four female fitness enthusiasts in the Merrell family. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ctW384Pbg&feature=player_embedded

There are 16.9 million women runners today, a twenty-three percent increase since 2006, (according to National Sporting Goods Association). Merrell aims to engage with this powerful community and educate them on the total body benefits of incorporating barefoot running and fitness into their routine. The women's resources are built to be inclusive and connect with women of all athletic abilities. Through the page, Merrell invites all women to try natural running and fitness and feel the benefits for themselves. A 180 beat per minute playlist includes fitness music selected by female barefoot enthusiasts on the Merrell team and encourages the natural 180 cadence (feet landing 180 times in a minute while running) of barefoot movement.

The women's resource page offers a women's-specific transition to barefoot and training program with coach Walt Reynolds, professional trainer and President of NovaSport Athlete Development. Reynolds is one of the architects behind Merrell Bareform(TM).

A video featuring four Merrell women shows that each has a different personal goal and story but all benefit from their transition to barefoot shoes and discover they are "Pretty Strong." Through their different athletic personalities and goals, Merrell hopes to convey the benefit of barefoot movement for any woman, to make barefoot fitness an inclusive experience that all women can relate to and become curious about. To further their story reach, Merrell will dedicate the majority of its advertising efforts this spring on Merrell Barefoot for women. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ctW384Pbg&feature=player_embedded

"At Merrell, we have spent many years watching how the natural beauty of the world outside motivates people to greatness," said Meg Hammond, marketing director at Merrell.  "Not surprising that Mother Nature is both a woman and a force to be reckoned with. From many years of experience outside and a dedicated focus on women's-specific designs, Merrell understands the natural power of women. It is Pretty Strong. Merrell Barefoot is designed to unleash a woman's natural power, her natural beauty and helps her feel the whole body benefits from moving the way nature intended."

"She is really important to us and we will continue to offer female designs that are lighter and more nimble in fit, feel and function, as well as feminine in look," said Snowy Mellish, women's product line developer at Merrell. "What is right for her will be different than what is right for a 200 pound guy. Merrell has had a successful history in the outdoor market differentiating itself by moving away from a 'shrink it and pink it' mentality and we feel the same will benefit us in the running and athletic markets."

ABOUT MERRELL:
Merrell® is a brand within the Outdoor Group, a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. that also includes Chaco and Patagonia Footwear. Merrell believes in encouraging everyone to get outside, be active and have fun. The Brand's mission is to increase youth participation in the outdoors through causes like Outdoor Nation. Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is headquartered in Rockford, Michigan.  The company's portfolio of highly recognized brands includes: Bates®, Chaco, Cushe®, Hush Puppies®, Merrell®, Sebago® and Wolverine®.  The Company is also the exclusive footwear licensee of the following popular brands: CAT®, Harley-Davidson® and Patagonia®. The Company's products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in nearly 180 countries and territories.  Merrell, 9341 Courtland Drive, Rockford, Mich. 49351. Phone: (800) 789-8586; Fax: (888) 746-3329. FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/merrell TWITTER: @merrelloutside. http://www.merrell.com/barefoot-women.

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CONTACT: Emily Snayd, HFS Communications, +1-203-395-8834, Emily@hfscommunications.com

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

LG Electronics Brings 'Home Court Challenge' to 2012 NCAA® Men's Final Four®

Leading Consumer Electronics, Appliance and Mobile Phone Brand Reignites 20-Year-Old Duke-Kentucky Game, Teams up with CBS Sports' Greg Anthony

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA, an official NCAA Corporate Partner, will give fans a chance to relive a classic 20-year-old college basketball game during the 2012 NCAA Men's Final Four. The "LG Home Court Challenge" is a highlight of LG's buzzer-beating fan engagement activities, which also includes a nationwide sweepstakes this month and interactive technology experiences at the NCAA Bracket Town fan extravaganza on Final Four weekend in New Orleans.

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The number "20" is a recurring theme for LG at the Final Four this year. The 20-year reunion of the 1992 Duke vs. Kentucky Regional Finals will take 20 minutes - the length of a half of play in college basketball and the exact amount of time as an NCAA tournament halftime. The centerpiece of the LG Home Court Challenge is groundbreaking new TurboWash(TM) laundry technology which saves consumers 20 minutes per wash cycle*.

Joining the LG team for NCAA March Madness® 2012 is Greg Anthony, former college and NBA basketball player and current CBS Sports and Turner Sports analyst. Anthony will emcee the LG Home Court Challenge during Final Four weekend.

Taking place at Buick Arena, the LG Home Court Challenge will flash back 20 years to what some call the greatest game in NCAA basketball history: Duke vs. Kentucky in the 1992 NCAA East Regional Finals. LG will bring back two of the game's all-star players - Bobby Hurley from Duke and Travis Ford from Kentucky - to compete in the ultimate one-on-one rematch to see who can clean up better on the home court.

The LG Home Court Challenge will tip off on Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. CT at Bracket Town in New Orleans. To celebrate this two-decade-old milestone, Buick Arena will be transformed into an LG model home and the two players will be tasked with completing a variety of household chores while being scored on skill and flair by Anthony. The challenge kicks off in the laundry room highlighted by the ultra-fast TurboWash technology that gets clothes cleaner in less time.

After the players navigate the two laundry areas, the challenge takes them through two kitchen spaces where they'll unload groceries and prepare appetizers, followed by a quick stop using two LG Nitro HD smartphones for calling friends and family, and into a living room with recliners where each player will cool down while enjoying exciting 3D sports action on an LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV.

After crowning the LG Home Court Challenge champion, LG will make donations in both participating players' names to Coaches vs. Cancer charity and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. In addition to monetary donations to both organizations, LG will donate a number of Nitro HD smartphones along with a year of prepaid AT&T service to patients of the MD Anderson Cancer Center, exemplifying yet another way LG is committed to incorporating technology that helps make life better for consumers and their families.

"The LG Home Court Challenge is a friendly competition that emphasizes rivalry and good sportsmanship, giving fans an opportunity to relive the legendary Duke-Kentucky game from 20 years ago and offering an entertaining look at how innovation enhances consumers' lives," said James Fishler, senior vice president, marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA.

Anthony echoed Fishler's sentiments about the action-packed Home Court Challenge and applauded LG for its full-court press against cancer. "Coaches vs. Cancer and MD Anderson are fortunate to have strong supporters like LG and the NCAA," said Anthony.

Besides calling the LG game at Buick Arena, Anthony also appears in LG's "Do March Right" TV commercials airing this month within March Madness coverage on CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV.

In addition to the LG Home Court Challenge, attendees at Bracket Town will have the opportunity to participate in interactive experiences, including an "LG House" that will give fans the chance to get up close and personal with LG's latest home appliances and personal technology.

    --  A key fixture in the LG House will be LG's new washing machines with
        TurboWash(TM) technology that allow users to save 20 minutes per cycle,
        even with large loads of laundry, while still offering outstanding
        cleaning performance. LG's super-capacity French-door refrigerator will
        also be a star player, offering the largest capacity in its class at 31
        cubic feet**; this refrigerator provides fans plenty of space for all
        their viewing party must-have drinks and snacks.
    --  Other star players are LG's CINEMA 3D Smart TVs that feature an enhanced
        2D to 3D conversion technology that allows viewers to convert any TV
        program into 3D. LG CINEMA 3D TVs provide the option for consumers to
        catch all the March Madness action in mesmerizing 3D from the comfort of
        their homes.
    --  Completing the LG Home Court Challenge experience is LG Nitro HD
        smartphone that, like competitors in the Final Four, pushes boundaries
        in speed and capabilities. From the 4.5" true high-definition IPS
        display - the same display technology used in premium LG HD televisions
        - to the 8 megapixel high-definition camera with 1080p HD video
        recording, users can capture, watch and share the most exciting Final
        Four weekend experiences quickly and easily thanks to AT&T's 4G LTE
        network and the Nitro's superfast 1.5 GHz processor.
The 2012 NCAA Bracket Town, refreshed by Coke Zero, will take place at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, site of this year's NCAA Men's Final Four. Fans can meet legendary coaches and former college basketball stars at exclusive autograph sessions, sign up for daily youth clinics or test their athletic skills at one of the NCAA championship sport activities. For additional information, visit: http://www.NCAA.com/FinalFour.

Fans are invited to enter LG's "Do March Right" sweepstakes*** for a chance to win a trip to the 2012 NCAA Men's Final Four and great new LG products, including LG washer and dryer sets, LG CINEMA 3D TVs and LG Nitro HD smartphones. There are three ways to enter:

    --  Visit LG's Facebook page and "like" the Fan Gate
    --  Visit http://www.LG.com/NCAA
    --  Scan a picture of the LG "Do March Right" QR Code at participating
        retailers
Retailers are also taking advantage of the "Do March Right" excitement by offering March Madness specials in the coming weeks. Purchasing qualifying LG Smartphones, CINEMA 3D TVs or major home appliances may result in instant savings or even free LG devices at participating retailers now through April 7. Consumers can learn more in Anthony's TV commercials or by visiting http://www.LG.com/NCAA.

*Based on AHAM-HLW-1-2010 test protocol. Cotton/Normal or comparable cycle at default settings, 8-lb loads, front load washers only. Excludes other LG manufactured products. Excludes quick wash or comparable cycles intended for small, lightly soiled loads only.

**Largest capacity standard-width French Door refrigerator; excludes other LG manufactured products.

***NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 US states, Washington DC & Puerto Rico, 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Begins 2/20/12, ends 3/24/12. Subject to Official Rules available at http://www.lg.com/us/ncaa/ncaa_official_rules.jsp. Sponsor: LG Electronics USA. The NCAA is not a sponsor of this Sweepstakes. NCAA and Final Four are registered trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. This sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Promotion must be directed to the Sponsor, and not to Facebook.

Products and features subject to change.

About the NCAA

The NCAA is a membership-led non-profit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit http://www.ncaa.org and http://www.ncaa.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes. The NCAA is proud to have the following elite companies as official Corporate Champions--AT&T, Capital One and Coca-Cola--and the following elite companies as official Corporate Partners--Buick, Enterprise, Infiniti, LG Electronics, Lowe's, Northwestern Mutual, Reese's (Hershey's), Unilever, UPS and Wheat Thins (Kraft).

About LG Electronics USA

A proud Corporate Partner for the NCAA, LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, home appliances, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

About MD Anderson

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston ranks as one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. MD Anderson is one of only 40 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. For eight of the past 10 years, including 2011, MD Anderson has ranked No. 1 in cancer care in "Best Hospitals," a survey published annually in U.S. News & World Report.

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Gamers Feel the Need ... The Need for Speed With the Release of Top Gun: Hard Lock

Game Puts Players in the Cockpit with Adrenaline Pumping Gameplay Available in Stores in North America

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 6, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- 505 Games, a global publisher of video games, has announced that Top Gun: Hard Lock for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system has shipped to North American retail outlets.  The Windows PC version is available for download at http://www.impulsedriven.com/.

Top Gun: Hard Lock lets fans fly into the danger zone as an all-new crew of elite naval aviators taking air combat to new heights.  Players engage in adrenaline-fueled, dog fights to tailgate MiGs at Mach 2 and master the game's Hard Lock feature to perform high-G aerial combat maneuvers in order to destroy enemy pilots. 

"More than 25 years after its debut the 'Top Gun' brand is still going strong and we are proud to be part of that heritage with the release of Top Gun: Hard Lock," said Ian Howe, president, 505 Games North America.  "Our game lets fans experience an all-new storyline as well as the same high-octane action found in the film, allowing them to immerse themselves in the 'Top Gun' universe like never before."

Featuring 14 playable planes, including a selection of licensed planes such as the iconic F-14 Super Tomcat, Top Gun: Hard Lock also features a single-player campaign that spans 15 exhilarating missions and an all-new modern-day storyline.  Players can also compete online in an addictive multiplayer campaign that supports up to 16 players.

Top Gun: Hard Lock was developed by Headstrong Games, a division of Kuju Entertainment, under license from Paramount Digital Entertainment.  The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system versions are available for a SRP of $39.99 and the downloadable Windows PC version is available at http://www.impulsedriven.com/ for $29.99.  The game has been rated "T" (Teen - language and violence - content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older) by the ESRB.

Be a part of the action at http://www.facebook.com/topgunmovie and for more information about Top Gun: Hard Lock please visit http://www.topgungame.com.  To view the explosive launch trailer visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj8K-wx027Q

About 505 Games

505 Games is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and levels.  The company publishes games on all leading console and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks.  Product highlights include Naughty Bear, Rugby World Cup 2011 and IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey.

505 Games is headquartered in Milton Keynes, UK with offices in Los Angeles, Lyon, Munich, Milan and Madrid and a network of distribution partners within the Nordic territories and Australia.  For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit http://www.505games.com.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

Kinect, Microsoft, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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Arkeia Introduces vmOneStep Virtual Appliance for VMware Agentless Backup Solution Protects VMware Environments

SAN DIEGO, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkeia Software, a leading provider of fast, easy-to-use, and affordable network backup solutions, today announced the vmOneStep virtual appliance for VMware, a turn-key backup solution for VMware hypervisors packaged as a simple to install single virtual machine, ready for deployment on any VMware vSphere, ESXi, or ESX hypervisor.

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Arkeia's vmOneStep virtual appliance for VMware offers comprehensive backup and recovery support for VMware vSphere platforms, including vCenter, ESX, and ESXi. The new vmOneStep virtual appliance auto-discovers, auto-includes, and auto-protects all virtual machines across multiple hypervisors in a single backup schedule.  As an all-in-one agentless backup solution for the entire organization, the vmOneStep virtual appliance supports not just VMware, but also Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer, as well as more than 200 physical platforms.

Deployment in Just One Step

"By packaging vmOneStep as a virtual appliance Arkeia raises the ease-of-use bar in the virtual server backup market," said Howard Marks, founder and chief scientist at Deep Storage.  "Installing the leading VM backup solutions requires an administrator to clone an operating system template, look up the recommended configuration for memory and vCPUs, join the server to the domain, and then install the backup application.  Once all that's done they have another server to patch and maintain.  With vmOneStep it's just the one step of deploying the virtual appliance."

Distributed as a single Open Virtualization Format (OVF) image, the virtual appliance provides image-level backups of live virtual machines using VMware's vStorage APIs for Data Protection (VADP).  Arkeia takes advantage of VMware's Changed Block Tracking (CBT) for fast incremental and differential backups and guaranteed point-in-time recoveries of virtual machines. File-level restore is available for both Windows and Linux virtual machines, including LVM (Logical Volume Manager) support.

The Arkeia vmOneStep virtual appliance supports direct backup to disk and tape, and replicates backup sets to local media as well as to public or private clouds, for secure off-site storage.  See an on-line demo of the deployment at http://www.arkeia.com/en/products/online-demos.

Features and Capabilities

Other capabilities managed through the virtual appliance's web-based user interface, include:

    --  Works with VMware's Changed Block Tracking (CBT) to further reduce
        capacity and network traffic for faster backups
    --  vCenter integration simplifies management of backup and recovery
        operations for environments with multiple physical hosts
    --  vApp support backs up and restores groups of VMs working together, as
        well as granular restore on a per-VM basis
    --  Multiple transport methods deliver best performance in LAN-free backups
        over the SAN, over the virtual LAN, or via SCSI hot-adds
    --  Supports Raw Device Mapping (RDM) for backups of remote block storage
        devices, including incremental backups using CBT when in virtual
        compatibility mode
    --  Supports hypervisor redirection and choice of datacenter/folder,
        cluster/host, resource pool, or datastore destinations to simplify
        restores
Availability and Pricing

The Arkeia vmOneStep virtual appliance for VMware is available now.  Prices start at $2,000 for an unlimited number of virtual machines on one physical server (i.e. hypervisor) with any number of CPUs and CPU cores. Prices include one year of maintenance updates/upgrades and unlimited support access.  A 30-day trial version is available for download at http://www.arkeia.com/testdrive

About Arkeia Software

Arkeia delivers data backup and recovery solutions to protect more than 100,000 networks in 70 countries.  The Arkeia Network Backup Suite is designed for mid-sized organizations that require fast, easy-to-use, and affordable data protection.  The company's appliances, virtual appliances, and software back up critical data to disk, tape, and cloud storage.  Arkeia protects all major virtual platforms including VMware, Hyper-V, XenServer, and more than 200 physical platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, Netware, Solaris, AIX, BSD, and HP-UX.  The company's patented source-side Progressive Deduplication(TM) technology helps users realize better performance at a lower cost by reducing data volumes.  Arkeia's deduplication is crucial to accelerating replication of on-premise backups to private or public clouds.  Products are sold through resellers and managed service providers worldwide.  The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Arkeia and Arkeia Network Backup are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arkeia Software, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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Synology Announces the Official Release of DiskStation Manager 4.0

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synology America Corp. today is proud to announce the public launch of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 4.0. This marks the end of Synology's most successful beta program to date, with over 79,000 downloads. The newest version of Synology's renowned NAS operating system makes it even easier for users to take control of both their data, and their own personal cloud.

Cloud Station brings real-time personal cloud synchronization with no recurring fees. The new app allows users to easily sync their files between their PCs and their DiskStation, even on the go. QuickConnect allows users to take advantage of this with no port forwarding required. As the data resides on the DiskStation, users can retain control of their data and their capacity. A Mac client is already in the works which will give the same tools to OS X users.

DSM 4.0 offers an improved Package Center, allowing users to find and install applications with just one click. As more apps have become unhooked from the DSM, users and administrators can select only the services they want to be installed.

DSM 4.0 has comprehensive iSCSI support to allow virtual network users to get the most out of their investments. Synology has even included integrated LUN backup software at no additional charge, making for significant savings.

"We are extremely proud to announce the public release of DSM 4.0," said Doug Self, Product Marketing Manager at Synology America Corp. "As a free upgrade, this adds a lot of additional value for existing customers, whether they are business or home users."

DSM 4.0 adds a number of business-friendly features:

    --  Improved ADS/ACL support - Edit and audit ACLs from within DSM
    --  Improved notification system - Users can select which events will notify
        and which methods will be used (email, SMS, instant messaging, and even
        push notifications)
    --  VPN client - The DiskStation can now act as a VPN server or client
    --  VLAN support - DiskStations can now work over VLAN segments
    --  DHCP server
    --  Scheduled SMART scans
    --  LUN backup software
There are many improvements for home and SOHO users:

    --  Antivirus Essential - Included antivirus software
    --  Improved Apple support - added support for Airport Express/Extreme and
        integration with iCloud saves time in configuration
    --  Enhanced mobile support - updated apps for iOS, Android (including
        tablets), and Amazon Kindle Fire
    --  Cloud Station and QuickConnect - for easy file synchronization
    --  Improved Package Center
Availability

Synology DSM 4.0 is free for all users with a DiskStation x08 series and newer.

See what all DSM 4.0 has to offer here: 
http://www.synology.com/dsm/index.php?lang=us

About Synology

Founded in April of 2000, Synology Inc. is a leader in next-generation Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers for the home and small- to medium-sized business markets. Specializing in both hardware and software for network attached storage devices, Synology products are feature-rich, easy-to-use, energy-efficient, reliable and affordable. All Synology product investments are enhanced with product warranties, free software upgrades and 24/7 online support. Visit http://www.synology.com for more information.

Synology has a global presence with regional offices in the US (Bellevue, Washington), the UK (London, England), Germany (Duesseldorf) and Taiwan (Taipei).

Press Contact:

Doug Self

marketing.us@synology.com

Synology America Corp.

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Whatabeautifullife.com Engages Famous Creative Fashion Designer David UBL

ROSEMEAD, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Whatabeautifullife.com (WABL), a new and fast growing online fashion retailer, today announces that it engages David UBL, one of the youngest notable creative fashion designers in the international fashion arena to bring more creative fashion items such as wedding apparel and accessories and Lolita dresses, to consumers at anytime and anywhere.

David UBL is a famous creative fashion designer. From 10 years old, David began sewing clothes and devoted his time to creative fashion design in New York. To grasp inspiration and follow the leading fashion trends, David studied and worked in New York, Paris, London, Milan, and Hong Kong- the top fashion cities in the world. David is proud of his working experience in DKNY and great memories in working with Donna Karan. Until now, David has garnered many achievements, such as winner of Gold Hempel award, a promising star in TV shows, etc.

David UBL said, "When I met WABL, I understand the power of when lava meets sea! This crossover with WABL gives me a great chance to make my design ideas come true. My wedding dress collection will be available soon in WABL. My dream is to get every bride to look like a princess in their wedding. "

William Chow, CEO of WABL, said, "This engagement with David UBL, talented creative fashion designer, gets me excited and I cannot wait to see his new collections to be launched soon in our website. I believe his international fashion experience, working experience in DKNY, and marvelous creative fashion design will bring consumers more stylish items to dress up in and create a fashion lifestyle."

The Wedding dress collection "PURE" and Lolita dress collection "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" with designer David UBL are available in whatabeautifullife.com soon.

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

About WABL

Whatabeautifullife.com (WABL) is a new and fast growing online fashion retailer, covering 50+ nations worldwide. It aims to bring stylish items, including wedding apparel and accessories, Lolita dresses, designer dresses, evening dresses, special occasion dresses, jewelries and costumes to consumers worldwide. It leads creative fashion design trends around the world, encourages culture sharing and various lifestyles across continents. Its designers have international background.

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New Zealand Airport Improves Security and Operations with March Networks Command IP Video Solution

OTTAWA, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - March Networks(®) (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today
announced that Christchurch International Airport Ltd. in New Zealand has standardized on the company's IP video surveillance
solution to support safety and security requirements across its
operations. The March Networks Command((TM)) video management software and high-definition IP cameras have provided such a high return in operational efficiencies that the
solution is now a critical component of the airport's overall business.

Christchurch Airport's surveillance commitment has increased
considerably in recent years because of the worldwide focus on
transport security. The airport has expanded its coverage from a few
dozen to hundreds of cameras, including more than 200 March Networks'
MegaPX 1080p, CamPX MiniDome and PTZ IP cameras, to gain greater
visibility of its terminal, airfield and automated baggage system. It
is also using the solution for operational purposes, such as managing
gate allocations for incoming flights, directing taxis to where they
are most needed, and responding remotely to inquiries from unattended
carpark gates.

"We have grown to rely on the March Networks solution equally for
security and operations, and we're very pleased with its performance,"
said Tim Morris, Operations Manager, Christchurch International Airport
Ltd. "The system is user-friendly and has massive scale and
reliability, which keeps us prepared at all times - even during last
year's February earthquake, when we served as an emergency
transportation hub for rescue teams and medical evacuation flights."

The March Networks system withstood a violent, 6.3 magnitude earthquake
that shook the city of Christchurch on February 22, 2011. The city has
recorded more than 10,000 aftershocks since that time, but the system
has never gone down or lost video.

Christchurch Airport's security and IT teams engaged in a rigorous
evaluation process before selecting the Command solution, working with
certified March Networks provider ECL Security. As a next step, the airport is planning a complete integration with
its access control system. It is also assessing the use of video analytics available in the March Networks portfolio, such as loitering or left
baggage detection.

"The market for airport security solutions is expected to exceed $1.5
billion by 2015, with video surveillance representing the fastest
growing segment," said Net Payne, Chief Marketing Officer, March
Networks. "Our solutions provide airport authorities with
enterprise-class solutions that are scalable, highly reliable and
easily managed. In addition, they support a wide range of operational
applications that help airports work smarter and faster, and realize
better returns on their investment."

About March Networks

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking information, including
expectations of future business. This information is based on the
Company's current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a
variety of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and
that may be beyond March Networks' control. Actual results could differ
materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements due
to factors such as customer demand and timing of purchasing decisions,
increased levels of competition, technological changes and the
successful development of new products, dependence on third-party
manufacturers, risks relating to intellectual property infringement
claims, and other risks and factors identified in March Networks'
public filings with regulatory authorities in Canada. March Networks
assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a
result of new information or future events.

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

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