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Trend Micro Provides Improved Third-Party Android AppStore Security

Imminent launch of advanced warning system for AppStore providers

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (Mobile World Congress) Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704, #TrendMicro, a global cloud security leader and long-time innovator in mobile security, today announced the addition of third(-)party Android AppStore protection based on its recently announced Mobile App Reputation cloud-based technology service.

The Trend Micro Mobile App Reputation Service for AppStore Providers will enable app stores to scan and rate every app before they post it online.  This cloud-based scanning service dynamically tests mobile applications for malicious activity, resource usage and privacy violations. The technology also enables app store providers to block infected apps and provide customers with an enhanced app discovery experience.

Trend Micro's technology scans and runs and rates each application, delivering a detailed report on the behavior of the application to the store owner. Informed decisions can then be made to approve an app for publication or to categorize the app so that users can make more informed decisions and enhance their shopping experience.

"There are already over 100 third party app stores globally, and almost every carrier and device manufacturer is currently investigating how they can provide a better ecosystem to their customers through an app store of their own," said Khoi Nguyen, Head of Consumer Mobile Business at Trend Micro. "This has led to fierce competition between these stores and the official Android Market from Google, while forcing companies to look at how they will differentiate themselves."

With Android-based malware expected to skyrocket in 2012 and with the majority of threats being also found in third party appstores, security expertise and app vetting systems are essential to increase trust and use of these stores. With most stores still in their infancy, the systems, processes and skillsets required are also still being developed. Trend Micro's Mobile App Reputation Service can form an integral part of this process -- as a cloud-based service it can be enabled quickly with limited resource overhead.

Automated scanning and reporting can be provided to store owners so that they can begin to filter out specific applications based on issues, while also providing greater levels of detail and advanced warning to their users.  Differentiated offerings can be developed via the reputation scores that provide guidance to users on the potential resource consumption by apps, and the heightened level of security and assurance offered.

"Ndoo Network is the first Android AppStore to integrate the Mobile App Reputation technology. We have been working with Trend Micro to test and evaluate the technology since mid-2011 and are seeing great results in catching malicious apps before they get onto the market-- it builds trust with our consumers, helping to increase downloads," explained Chong Chen, CEO, Ndoo Network.  "This is fantastic and we have been able to integrate security expertise into the vetting process of our 60,000 apps without any hardware or headcount increase."

While the cloud-based technology is already currently analysing hundreds of thousands of apps, the Third Party App store service is due to be officially launched by the end of March. Early adopters such the Nduoa Android Market in China are already using the service and any further early adopters are welcome to contact Trend Micro mobile @ trendmicro.com.

About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro Smart Protection Network cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe. 

Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and its products and services are available at Trend Micro.com. This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://NewsRoom.TrendMicro.com and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.

SOURCE  Trend Micro Incorporated

Trend Micro Incorporated

CONTACT: Alan Wallace, Senior Global Public Relations Manager of Trend Micro Corporation, +1-425-522-3180, pr@trendmicro.com; or Eva Zhao (Yuan Zhao) of Ndoo, +86 21 55088366, eva@ndoo.net

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

IBM Completes Acquisition of Worklight

BARCELONA, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Worklight, a privately held Israeli-based provider of mobile software for smartphones and tablets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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On January 31, 2012, IBM announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Worklight, an industry leader in offering clients an open platform that helps speed the delivery of existing and new mobile applications to multiple devices.

Worklight will become an important piece of IBM's mobility strategy, helping clients dramatically reduce mobile application time to market, cost and complexity. Additionally, by enabling organizations to only develop and integrate these applications once -- for any platform -- it frees up time, resources and skills to focus on other business opportunities.

Worklight accelerates IBM's comprehensive mobile portfolio, which is designed to help global corporations leverage the proliferation of mobile devices for B2C, B2E, and B2B. IBM has been steadily investing in this space for more than a decade, both organically and through acquisitions. 

"The acquisition of Worklight further enhances IBM's broad mobile portfolio of software and services that deliver enterprise-grade mobility for clients -- from IT systems all the way through to mobile devices," said Marie Wieck, general manager, IBM application and infrastructure middleware. "Now it will be easier than ever for our clients to offer secure and connected applications to their customers, business partners and employees."

Worklight delivers mobile application management capabilities to clients across a wide range of industries including retail, financial services, technology, travel and hospitality and manufacturing.  Their software enables organizations to efficiently create and run HTML5, hybrid and native applications for smartphones and tablets with industry-standard technologies and tools. Worklight will be integrated into IBM's WebSphere Software business. 

For more information on IBM's mobile software and services portfolio visit: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/solutions/mobile-enterprise/.

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Delmar Provides Building Professionals with Access to 2009 Code Products in eBook Format

Seven of the most popular International Code Council products now offered electronically and available for download to popular eReaders

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delmar, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of learning solutions for ongoing career development and education, today announced the creation of seven eBooks from the popular codes published by the International Code Council (ICC). The codes developed by the ICC, referred to as the I-Codes, are a set of comprehensive, coordinated building safety and fire prevention codes that benefit public safety and support the industry's need for one standard set of codes.

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Professionals working in the building industry now have digital access to this important code information directly through their Amazon Kindle or Barnes and Noble NOOK devices. As a leading distributor of the print code manuals through an on-going partnership with the ICC, Delmar will now be providing eBook versions of the following popular ICC products:

    --  2009 International Residential Code®
    --  2009 International Building Code®
    --  2009 International Fire Code®
    --  2009 International Plumbing Code®
    --  2009 International Mechanical Code®
    --  2009 International Fuel Gas Code®
    --  2009 International Energy Conservation Code®
"It's been apparent over the years that the I-Codes are one of the most important resources for professionals within the building industry," said Greg Clayton, vice president, Delmar. "Even though the 2012 codes were just recently released, 67 percent of states are still actively using the 2009 I-Codes. We now have the unique ability to distribute this code information from the ICC in multiple formats - both in print and as eBooks - ensuring that professionals have all the information they need to remain code compliant, and can access and read the materials based on their own individual preferences."

The ICC publishes updates to its I-Code series every three years. As with previous editions, Delmar will continue to be a leading distributor of the print versions of the I-Codes, including the recently released 2012 versions. Up-to-date code information from popular titles such as the 2012 International Building Code® and the 2012 International Residential Code®, in addition to all other titles in the 2012 I-Code series, will continue to be readily available in print and distributed by Delmar.

"We are excited to be expanding on our long-standing partnership with Delmar," said Mark A. Johnson, president, ICC Evaluation Service. "As part of a continued effort to make the I-Codes available in as many offerings as possible, we saw this as a great opportunity to work with Delmar to create the codes in eBook format. We are always striving to address the needs of our members, and this new alternative provides the option of mobility and portability for professionals when accessing these quintessential code materials."

For more information on the I-Codes, please visit http://www.informationdestination.cengage.com/ICC.

About Cengage Learning and Delmar
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, is the leading provider of lifelong learning products and services for the health care, technology and trades, and career education markets. Delmar's market-leading imprints include Autodesk Press, Chilton, Milady, NetLearning and OnWord Press. For more information please visit http://www.cengage.com or http://www.informationdestination.cengage.com.

About the International Code Council
The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states choose the International Codes, building safety codes developed by the International Code Council.

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CONTACT: Lauren Eddy, Associate Public Relations Manager, Cengage Learning, +1-203-965-8609, Lauren.Eddy@cengage.com

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

New Valpak® Apps Make Saving & Shopping Easier Than Ever

Apps Now Include Valpak Deals® and Personalized Features

LARGO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvy shoppers love their apps almost as much as they love saving, with more than 62% of smartphone owners using apps,* often to help them navigate the shopping landscape.

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With mobile usage growing substantially, Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, has redesigned two of its most popular apps: the iPhone® (iOS) app the and Android(TM) application.  And because tablet usage has more than doubled since the holidays**, Valpak has also unveiled an app for the iPad® tablet.

Consumers can visit the App Store or Android Market to download these free apps, which are now more personalized than ever.

Valpak tested the apps in a controlled study and user feedback fueled the new releases.  The apps not only have a new look, they include new features that make it easier for consumers to personalize their savings and save on-the-go anywhere@anytime. And they're absolutely free.

"Whether shopping online at home with your iPad or out and about with your smartphone, Valpak apps help you spend wisely," said Nancy Cook, vice president of digital business development.  "Valpak app downloads have more than tripled since 2010. And Valpak will continue to evolve and help consumers get the best savings experience possible," said Cook.

The upgraded features include:

    --  "Savings For You" feature: Saves consumers time by displaying up to 10
        offers most likely to appeal to the individual consumer - those closest
        to their location and in the most popular categories.
    --  My Valpak: Personalizes the app and allows consumers to save their
        favorite places to make it easier to find again and again.
    --  Valpak Deals: Our newest prepaid coupon concept, now available in more
        than 55 markets in North America, is now offered on the Valpak apps,
        giving consumers the ability to purchase deals on spas, restaurants,
        services and much more at savings from 50 to 80 percent off.
    --  Notifications: Consumers are notified weekly when new Savings For You
        offers are available, as well as when purchased Valpak Deals vouchers
        are due to expire.
    --  Purchase history:  Access Valpak Deals and view purchase vouchers on all
        Valpak platforms (mobile or web) and take them in to businesses to be
        redeemed.
    --  Sharing: Share coupons and deals you like on Facebook and Twitter, or
        email or text to a friend.
    --  Printing: New iPad app allows you to print coupons to wireless printers
        or iMessage them to friends on Apple devices.
    --  Valpak Exclusives: Sign up to get access to exclusive offers and
        sweepstakes.
In addition to the familiar Blue Envelope, Valpak is committed to reaching consumers anywhere@anytime through a variety of media including QR codes, augmented reality (AR), digital coupons, and smartphone apps, to bring simplified savings to millions of consumers.

Valpak also distributes its digital content through more than 150 online and mobile channels including the Checkpoints App, ShopAtHome, and Yellowbot, junaio and GeoQpons - bringing valuable offers to more consumers and helping businesses reach customers.

As a savings industry leader for 44 years, Valpak continues to grow and evolve using the latest technology to bring consumers the savings they desire and help businesses connect with responsive consumers.

*According to the Mobile Media Report State of the Media, Q3 2011 by Nielsen Media

** According to Marketing Charts, January 24, 2012.

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About Valpak®

Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America, is owned and operated by Cox Target Media, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Media Group, Inc. With nearly 170 franchises throughout the United States and Canada, The Blue Envelope® delivers savings and value to nearly 40 million households each month. Annually, Valpak will distribute some 20 billion offers inserted in more than 500 million envelopes. Valpak also offers digital solutions with http://www.Valpak.com®, an online site for local savings, which has nearly 70 million offer views each month, as well as apps for smartphone platforms. For more information, please contact 1-800-676-6878.

About Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group, Inc. is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With $1.8 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 85 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.  Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America.   For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at http://www.coxmediagroup.com.

Contact information:

Marsha Strickhouser

8605 Largo Lakes Drive 

Largo, FL 33773

727-399-3175 - office
marsha_strickhouser@valpak.com

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BLU Products Announces The Studio 5.3 - World's First Affordable 5.3" Smartphone Device at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BLU Products ("BLU"), one of the fastest growing mobile phone providers in the US, announced today the release of its latest smartphone, the BLU Studio 5.3. With an ergonomic and stylish design, the BLU Studio 5.3 is the ideal personal communications device, combining the user experience of a tablet, with smartphone portability. The main features of the device are its powerful battery, one of the longest-lasting on the market today, and its massive high resolution 5.3" WVGA LCD screen all at an incredibly affordable price.

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The BLU Studio 5.3 is powered by MediaTek's MT6573 processor, which incorporates a POWERVR Series5 SGX GPU to enable advanced 3D graphics capability bringing gaming and user interface capabilities that were previously available only to high-end smartphones. The device will be on display at Mobile World Congress at the MediaTek exhibit located in Hall 1, stand 1C58.

"MediaTek is a natural partner by providing an energy efficient and highly capable mass-market application processor, which will enable its clients to achieve new levels of capabilities and meet emerging consumer demands for advanced performance in lower-priced smartphones," said Samuel Ohev-Zion, Founder and CEO of BLU Products.

The BLU Studio 5.3 is currently available unlocked with Dual SIM support at several online retailers in the US, and throughout Latin America with the MT6573 650MHz variant. An upgraded version with MT6573T in 800 MHz will be launched globally, including in Europe and Asia, before the end of March at a retail price of 199 Euros unlocked. The device will offer HSDPA 3G support, as well as Android v2.3 Gingerbread OS.

About BLU Products

BLU Products, founded in 2009, designs affordable, attractive innovative mobile devices to suit a wide variety of consumer needs. Over three million BLU mobile devices have been sold in almost 40 countries throughout Latin America. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, BLU is one of the fastest-growing companies in the region. For more information, visit: http://www.bluproducts.com.

About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454" For more information, visit MediaTek at http://www.mediatek.com.

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CONTACT: Carmen Gonzalez, cgonzalez@ct-miami.com

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

Hop-on Successfully Launches World Tourism Phones into Cancun, Mexico

Hop-on Mobile ingeniously added a US and Mexican cell number attached to a sim card and billing MVNE platform!

TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Hop-on, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HPNN) today announced the first "World Tourism Phone" through its subsidiary, Hop-on Mobile, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. The Company can now have a US or International phone number, with a local Mexican cell number.

Peter Michaels, Hop-on CEO, stated, "Hop-on Mobile Mexico has successfully launched its MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) program into the Mexican Market.  Now international travelers can use our phones to make local and long distance calls to loved ones back home or use them as a business solution.  Hop-on is targeting the "Mega Resorts" and travel industries in Mexico. Hop-on's efforts have been successful in the Cancun area where Hop-on is working with 3 Mega Resorts and one travel provider. Positive responses are resulting in further expansion in Cancun and targeting other tourist areas within Mexico.

"While roaming on my Sprint iPhone in Mexico, I am paying over $2.27 + taxes a minute for a phone call to the US," Michaels said.  Sprint does not have a roaming agreement in Mexico. For consumers who do have roaming deals with their current carriers, Hop on's rates are much cheaper. Plus, the customer will not have to worry about losing their US or International cell phone and data plans.

Current Hop on customers traveling in Mexico and needing to know how to add time to their phones can visit http://www.hop-onmexico.com, according to Michaels.  If a customer does not know the phone number for their phone, customers can simply remove the phone's battery and log in their IMIE number into our database and get access to their airtime and call history. They also can add airtime to their phones on the site.  Plus, they can use their Visa or Master Card to securely pay for the added minutes.

The Mexican Ministry of Tourism reported the number of air arrivals in December 2011 was up 13 percent compared to the same period in 2010. More than 1.07 million international travelers visited Mexico in December 2011, a record for that month.

Rodolfo Lopez-Negrete, Chief Operating Officer of the Mexico Tourism Board stated previously, "We envisage 2012 will be a record-breaking year for Mexico in terms of tourism numbers. Mexico's tourism industry is undergoing a stunning transformation - based on a bold strategy of diversification -- focused on promoting a broader range of tourism products (i.e. cultural tourism, adventure travel and health related-tourism) aimed at attracting a new breed of global consumer."

About Hop-on, Inc.

Hop-on, Inc. is a leading international manufacturer of electronics. Since the company's inception, it has been known for developing the world's first $10 disposable cell phone. Today, Hop-on remains one of the few U.S. based manufacturers of cellular technology. The Company currently develops and manufactures electronic cigarettes and cigars for distributors throughout the U.S. and internationally. Hop-on also offers multi-media services and has secured licensing agreements from essential patent holders for GSM, CDMA and WiFi technologies.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject to Rule 3B-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and other results and further events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.

Hop-on:  Danny Coleman
1-949-756-9008
Danny@hop-on.com

SOURCE  Hop-on, Inc.

Hop-on, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.hop-onmexico.com

Zendesk Joins Forces with Zappos Insights and Groupon to Launch its First Ever Customer Service Hero Tour

West Coast kick-off includes stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendesk (http://www.zendesk.com/), the proven cloud-based help desk software, announced today that it will kick-off a multi-city Customer Service Hero tour comprised of half-day events aimed at teaching attendees the latest in customer service best practices. In addition to hearing from Zendesk's customer service experts at the free events, superstars from both Zappos Insights and Groupon will also be leading sessions.

"The Customer Service Hero Tour is a chance for industry professionals to learn the latest techniques for providing superior customer service in the 21st century," said JD Peterson, Vice President of Product Marketing, Zendesk. "We've gathered some amazing insights from our 15,000+ customers and are joining forces with two of them, Zappos and Groupon, to share some of the best practices in the industry."

Sessions include:

The Transformation of Customer Service:  From Zero To Hero
The customer service industry is in the midst of a revolution. Join JD Peterson, VP of Product Marketing at Zendesk, to learn what it means to truly be a "Customer Service Hero" and how to benefit your organization and customers during this transformation.

Zappos: Delivering WOW Through Service
Zappos Insights is known around the world as the authority on customer service excellence and innovation. Come learn from the originator of the "WOW experience" about how company culture influences customers, and the impact this can have on maintaining positive company growth.

Unbelievable Customer Service: A Groupon Core Value
At this session, you'll hear from Hadassa Lindner, responsible for bringing Groupon's core value to life through her work of scaling their customer service centers around the world. Learn how Groupon meets customer service needs that result from rapid growth worldwide.

The Secret Formula for Customer Satisfaction
How do we know if our customer service efforts are working? The answer lies in the data from every customer interaction. Now you can compare your efforts with the 15,000+ other companies that use Zendesk. Join Sam Boonin, Zendesk's VP of Product Engagement, for a sneak-peek into the results from the Zendesk Benchmark. You'll walk away with tools and tips to improve how you engage with your customers.

Customer Service Super Heroes UNITE!
This day of learning will end with an opportunity to network with colleagues, speakers, and other experts from the customer service and support space.

The first Hero event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 6, at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, in Los Angeles, CA. Register for the event here. The tour will continue to Seattle on Wednesday, March 7, at the Sodo Park & Oasis. Register here. On Thursday, March 8, the tour will travel to San Francisco at Terra Gallery. Register here.

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

SOURCE  Zendesk

Zendesk

CONTACT: Megan Parker of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9326, mparker@sspr.com

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

Wildfire and Adaptly Introduce First Social Marketing Solution With Integrated Ad Technology That Optimizes Engagement

Exclusive partnership delivers integrated solution that goes beyond first-generation ad serving solutions to drive maximum engagement at lowest cost

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wildfire, the global leader in social media marketing software, today announced with Adaptly the integration of Adaptly's unique social advertising and optimization technology with the Wildfire Social Marketing Suite. The combination of Wildfire's market-leading suite of tools for designing, publishing, and managing brand content through social media - used by more than 10,000 customers, including many of the world's most recognized brands, such as Facebook, Amazon, and Target - with Adaptly's ad optimization technology gives marketers, for the first time, unified control over the combined effect of paid, earned, and owned social media to maximize consumer engagement with the brand. Engagement encompasses social actions such as likes, comments, and sharing of content.

Unlike first-generation ad serving solutions - which focus on traditional metrics such as cost per clicks, fans, or impressions - Wildfire's solution integrates Adaptly's technology that optimizes social ads not only for cost but also for maximum engagement. Adaptly's proprietary technology aggregates more than 160 social metrics from a brand's earned and owned channels, analyzes the impact of paid media on earned media in real time, and continuously refines ads (including content and target audience) to reach the best social audiences and drive ongoing engagement - the objective that marketers care about most today - at the lowest cost. This self-optimizing technology is unavailable from any other vendor, and Wildfire is the first to bring it to the broad market through a complete integrated social marketing solution.

Content and Advertising Integrated into a Single Seamless Solution

The ability to integrate advertising with content is becoming a critical requirement for social marketing thanks to the launch of Facebook's Sponsored Stories ad units, which allow marketers to turn fan-generated content into social ad units. For brands to run Sponsored Stories ads they must successfully engage consumers. The Wildfire Social Marketing Suite provides all the tools needed to engage consumers through social media. Extending the Wildfire Suite with Adaptly's social advertising technology now enables marketers to optimize their whole social strategy in a single seamless solution.

"Integrating a brand's ads with its content is key to maximizing engagement through social media, yet powerful ad management had been a missing piece from social marketing software suites," said Victoria Ransom, Wildfire CEO. "We are delighted to partner with Adaptly to bring their innovative advertising optimization technology to our customers. We evaluated many solutions in the market and Adaptly was the clear leader, with a best-in-class technology that is science-based, data-driven, and results-focused. Adaptly is fully aligned with Wildfire's philosophy of developing highly scalable software solutions that automate social marketing processes to generate maximum impact at the lowest cost and effort for customers."

"At Adaptly we've been focusing on building a powerful social ad platform, spanning Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and StumbleUpon," said Nikhil Sethi, Adaptly CEO. "We are excited to partner with Wildfire, to bring together paid, owned, and earned media. Integration of our proven ad optimization technology with Wildfire's results-driven platform allows brands to both improve the customer experience through smarter, more relevant advertising and drive significantly better results."

Self-optimizing Technology Maximizes Audience Quality and Engagement

The integration of ad management and optimization into the Wildfire social marketing platform delivers compelling value for brand marketers:

    --  Enables marketers to specifically target their most valuable audience
        segments, and even discover new audiences that are highly engaged with
        their brand.
    --  Enhances performance of social promotions, brand pages, and newsfeed
        messages by driving fans to engage with brand content
    --  Gives brand marketers for the first time a real-time view of
        advertising, page, and campaign metrics in one unified interface to
        easily and effectively evaluate engagement and total social marketing
        ROI
    --  Allows marketers to optimize advertising across multiple social
        networks, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Ad Optimization Delivers Compelling Results for Customers

Wildfire beta customers have experienced significant results with the Adaptly ad optimization technology. For example, beta customers' "people talking about this" metric on Facebook - one of the most powerful measures of fan engagement - rose on average by an order of magnitude during their campaigns. Beta customers also saw significant cost improvement, on average more than doubling the size of their fan base while beating their goal for cost per fan by 49%.

Enables Brands of All Sizes, as Well as Agencies, to Optimize Any Level of Social Ad Spend

The Wildfire solution makes it possible for brands to spend at any level with optimal results. For large global brands that are spending tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars per month on social ads, the integration of Adaptly's technology with the Wildfire suite provides unprecedented ease and control in managing and optimizing ad spend. It also opens the door to social advertising for small and midsize companies, eliminating the need for a full-time person to manage what had previously been a highly manual process. Agencies also benefit from Wildfire's integrated solution, enabling them to more efficiently deliver cost-effective results for their clients.

Available through Limited Beta Program

The integrated ad management capability is currently available to a limited number of beta customers.

About Wildfire
Wildfire is the leader in social media marketing software and the only social media marketing company to have received an investment from Facebook's fbFund. Our patent-pending technology allows large brands, small businesses, and agencies to create social campaigns and pages, communicate with their social audience, and measure their own and their competitors' social media performance. Intuitive and affordable, our software is simple enough for the least tech-savvy manager yet flexible enough for the most creative marketer. Wildfire serves thousands of companies, including Facebook, Amazon, Ogilvy and Target, and has offices in California, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Munich, and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.wildfireapp.com.

About Adaptly
Adaptly is changing the way brands increase engagement on social networks by helping them harness the unique value of each social network. It offers one consolidated platform to complete a social media ad buy across multiple social networks including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, StumbleUpon and more. Adaptly recently introduced Momentum, a new measurement tool to help brands evaluate how different marketing initiatives impact their overall brand performance across paid, earned and owned social media.

Founded in 2010 by Nikhil Sethi and Garrett Ullom, Adaptly was incubated through DreamIt Ventures and is now based in New York City. Investors include First Round Capital, Charles River Ventures, Lerer Ventures, kbs+p Ventures and more. Adaptly's clients include brands and agencies such as PepsiCo, Diageo, News Corp., Razorfish and hundreds more. For more information, please visit http://www.Adaptly.com.

SOURCE  Wildfire

Wildfire

CONTACT: Emily Eberhard Pereira of Wildfire Interactive, +1-310-948-6247, Emily.eberhard@wildfireapp.com

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

Cloud Security Alliance Announces Asia Pacific Expansion Initiative; Announces Partnership with Trend Micro as Founding Sponsor

In Recognition of Trend Micro's Cloud Security Leadership, CEO Eva Chen Receives the First Cloud Security Alliance Industry Leadership Award.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- /CSA Summit/ -- The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, today announced the establishment of the CSA Asia Pacific headquarters. As founding sponsor, Trend Micro will be the first security company within APAC to chair the CSA Executive Council. Additionally, CSA has appointed Aloysius Cheang, currently our Asia Pacific Strategy Advisor, as Managing Director Asia Pacific which further underscores CSA's commitment to the region.

CSA will also be honoring Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen with the first Cloud Security Alliance Industry Leadership award for her long-standing support and significant achievements in bringing cloud security innovations to the APAC region.

"The dynamism of the cloud computing market and its exponential adoption across Asia Pacific has created a growing sense of urgency among organizations to take a hard look at cloud security. Asia Pacific plays a critical role in the future of cloud computing, and a stronger physical presence for CSA in this region will help us provide greater access and support to governments, businesses and our rapidly growing members and partners in the region," said Aloysius Cheang.  "Trend Micro, a cloud-security pioneer, has been and will be a crucial partner in strengthening CSA's presence within this region. We are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize Trend Micro's role, as well as honor Ms. Chen for her valued support."

"We applaud and support CSA's efforts in education and research around cloud security and are excited for this opportunity to be co-founders of the CSA APAC headquarters.  Asia Pacific is an extremely heterogeneous region and standardization of data governance policies, especially for cloud environments, will be key in helping accelerate adoption of cloud computing," said Eva Chen, CEO, Trend Micro. "I am also honoured to accept the CSA Leadership award, and look forward to a mutually rewarding partnership."

CSA currently enjoys a close following in the region with country and city-specific chapters and chapters-in-development in ten countries including Australia, China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Singapore. With the new added strength and a hub presence, and the appointment of a Managing Director, CSA will now be able to offer increased support and collaboration across all key markets.

Continuing on its mission to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within Cloud Computing, and provide education on the uses of Cloud Computing to help secure all other forms of computing, CSA has announced a series of goals and initiatives specifically for Asia Pacific. These include:

    --  Selection of APAC Headquarters location, to be completed in Q2 2012.
    --  Engaging regional key stake holders including government, legal experts,
        service providers, technology providers and consumers.
    --  Customizing/developing relevant best practices and standards for the
        APAC market.
    --  Center of excellence for research and training.
    --  Establishment of global standards secretariat within APAC.
    --  Serving as a regional hub for corporate members looking to bridge the
        gap between the West and the East.
    --  Serving as a cloud operations magnet for corporate members and providing
        support for emerging growth members.
For many years, Trend Micro has been a consistent supporter and collaborator with CSA.  As a corporate member and co-chair of its Virtualization Working Group, Trend Micro has worked with the CSA in helping influence cloud security initiatives of governments in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

About the Cloud Security Alliance

The Cloud Security Alliance is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within Cloud Computing, and to provide education on the uses of Cloud Computing to help secure all other forms of computing. The Cloud Security Alliance is led by a broad coalition of industry practitioners, corporations, associations and other key stakeholders. For further information, visit us at http://www.cloudsecurityalliance.org, and follow us on Twitter @cloudsa.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.

Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com. This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://NewsRoom.TrendMicro.com and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss.  Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.

SOURCE  Trend Micro Incorporated

Trend Micro Incorporated

CONTACT: Andrea Mueller of Trend Micro, +1-408-218-4754, andrea_mueller@trendmicro.com

Web Site: http://www.cloudsecurityalliance.org

National Instruments Releases 2012 Embedded Systems Outlook

Report Outlines Latest Technology and Business Trends for the Embedded Systems Market

NUREMBERG, Germany, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Embedded World -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today released its 2012 Embedded Systems Outlook report, which shares the company's conclusions about the direction of the embedded systems market. The report lists technology and business-level trends that impact the development of next-generation embedded systems. Companies can take advantage of this information in a wide variety of demanding embedded control and monitoring applications within industries such as energy, industrial control, life sciences and transportation.

With insight from the report, engineers and managers can strategically implement best practices for developing and maintaining innovative embedded systems. The 2012 report discusses the following major trends:

    --  Embedded Platforms: Technology providers are helping design teams build
        complex embedded systems faster by developing platforms that combine
        hardware with an integrated software framework.
    --  Reconfigurable Computing: Advanced embedded control and monitoring
        systems are driving an increase in designs that make the most of
        programmable logic.
    --  Mobile Devices and the Cloud: Design teams are taking advantage of the
        proliferation of new mobile devices and cloud technologies within
        next-generation embedded systems.
    --  Innovating With Smaller Teams: Smaller design teams around the world are
        creating a more efficient way for companies to bring disruptive
        innovations to market.
    --  Future Proofing Through Software: With the ever-changing requirements
        and standards for embedded systems, design teams are adopting a
        "software first" mindset for upgrading products over time.
To read the 2012 Embedded Systems Outlook, readers can visit http://www.ni.com/eso.

About National Instruments

Since 1976, National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

Editor Contact: Sarah Beck, (512) 683-5126

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

Lockheed Martin Delivers Second AEHF Satellite to U.S. Air Force for Upcoming Launch

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced that it has delivered the second Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., where it will be readied for an April 2012 liftoff aboard an Atlas V launch vehicle. 

The AEHF system is the successor to the five-satellite Milstar constellation and will provide significantly improved global, highly secure, protected, survivable communications for all warfighters serving U.S. national security.

"Delivery of the second AEHF satellite is a significant milestone in the nation's protected communications mission," said Kevin Bilger, Lockheed Martin's vice president and general manager of Global Communications Systems.  "Our team is focused on achieving mission success and delivering this much needed capability to the warfighter." 

One AEHF satellite will provide greater total capacity than the entire Milstar constellation currently on-orbit. Individual user data rates will be five times improved, providing transmission of tactical military communications, such as real-time video, battlefield maps and targeting data. In addition to its tactical mission, AEHF also will provide the critical survivable, protected, and endurable communications to the National Command Authority, including presidential conferencing in all levels of conflict.

The AEHF team includes the U.S. Air Force Military Satellite Communications Systems Directorate at the Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., is the AEHF prime contractor, space and ground segments provider as well as system integrator, with Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, Redondo Beach, Calif., as the payload provider.

Lockheed Martin is currently under contract to provide four AEHF satellites and the Mission Control Segment.  The program has begun advanced procurement of long-lead components for the fifth and sixth AEHF satellites.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 123,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion. 

For low- and high-resolution JPEG image files of AEHF, please visit: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/aehf

Media Contact:  Steve Tatum, 408-742-7531; e-mail, stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

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Lockheed Martin

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

OppenheimerFunds Unveils Industry-Changing Global Tracker(SM) App for Tablets

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OppenheimerFunds, Inc., a leading investment manager, today announced the launch of the Global Tracker(SM), a free, first-of-its-kind app that provides financial advisors and investors with a 360 degree perspective on global markets, investments and funds through a tablet interface. Global Tracker(SM) is unlike any other tool in the market and transforms the way advisors and their clients interact.

"Global Tracker(SM) will redefine how advisors and their clients explore investment opportunities and their understanding of the global markets," said Philipp Hensler, Head of Distribution at OppenheimerFunds. "Our new app demonstrates a major cultural shift in the industry, transforming the traditional advisor-to-client relationship in ways that promote a more independent, globalized way of thinking about investing."

Global Tracker(SM) is the first app available that truly lets investors match their unique investment goals with global and international fund offerings. Whether you are a trained financial professional or a retail investor, the app is intuitive and easy to use.  Global Tracker(SM) demystifies complex investment challenges into easy-to-digest stories, highlighting opportunities by weaving together international fund facts, portfolio manager videos, index performance, specific company data and economic trends. The app is designed to offer a transparent view into portfolio companies, and the impact individual countries and their economies had on that company's performance, providing advisors and investors with a real-time view of the impact of globalization on the world's economy.

Other product features include:

    --  Economic data on markets, countries and industry sectors and the ability
        to compare them over time
    --  Current data and statistics that are updated monthly
    --  A transparent view of OppenheimerFunds' fund managers, including
        commentary pieces
    --  Public access to OppenheimerFunds' Twitter feed, @OppFunds, without the
        need to create a Twitter account
    --  Direct link to globalizeyourthinking.com for even more detailed
        information
"Our vision is to take investors beyond traditional, static financial websites and provide a unique way for advisors to engage and educate investors about global investment opportunities to help them meet their financial goals," said Marty Willis, Chief Marketing Officer at OppenheimerFunds. "Global Tracker(SM) puts the insight and thought leadership of OppenheimerFunds' fund managers directly into advisors' hands to help them navigate the complex global landscape in a simpler way for their clients."

The Global Tracker(SM)( )app is available to download for iPad, Android and Windows/OS X by visiting globalizeyourthinking.com/app. You can also visit the iTunes App Store and Android Market by searching: "Global Tracker".

About OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

OppenheimerFunds, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected investment management companies.  As of December 31, 2011, OppenheimerFunds, Inc., including subsidiaries, managed more than $168 billion in assets, including mutual funds having more than 11 million shareholder accounts, including sub-accounts. Known for its tagline The Right Way to Invest, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. has been helping investors reach their financial goals since 1960.  The Company and its controlled affiliates offer a broad range of products and services to individuals, corporations and institutions, including mutual funds, separately managed accounts, investment management for institutions, qualified retirement plans and sub advisory investment-management services.

Shares of Oppenheimer funds are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Before investing in any of the Oppenheimer funds, investors should carefully consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses contain this and other information about the funds. You may download and view a prospectus now, or to obtain one, ask your financial advisor or call OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. at 1.800.CALL OPP (225.5677). Read prospectuses and summary prospectuses carefully before investing.

Oppenheimer funds are distributed by OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc.

Two World Financial Center, 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281-1008

© 2012 OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc.

SOURCE  OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

CONTACT: Kristina Ferrari Baldridge, +1-212-279-3115 x235, kferrari@cjpcom.com

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

Domino's Pizza Continues Bringing Mobile Ordering to the Masses With New Android App and Free Smartphone Offer

Domino's covers more than 80 percent of smartphones with Android, iPhone apps

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is launching its brand new Android smartphone ordering app, available beginning today in the Android Marketplace.  With the launch, and in addition to its existing iPhone app which debuted last June, Domino's will now offer its mobile ordering app to more than 80 percent of smartphones.

In addition to giving customers the ability to order from nearly every Domino's store in the U.S. from the palm of their hand, Domino's will also be offering free Android smartphones to customers who sign up for a new two-year service plan plus data (or extend their current plan which includes data, pending eligibility). Customers can select their phones at http://www.dominos.com/android.

The app, which is compatible with Android version 2.1 and higher, extends many of the convenient features of Domino's online ordering platform including: coupon search, full national menu, GPS store locator and the ability to follow your order with Domino's Tracker.

"We are excited to now connect Domino's with Android users through this new app," said Russell Weiner, Domino's Pizza chief marketing officer.  "And what better way to celebrate Domino's new Android app than by offering free Android phones."

The Android application joins an already successful mobile and online ordering platform. Domino's app for iPhone and iPod touch achieved $1 million in total sales in just 28 days, and just three months after its release, the app achieved more than $1 million in sales in a single week. Mobile ordering, along with traditional online ordering, makes up 30 percent of Domino's sales.

Full details for the smartphone giveaway can be found at http://www.dominos.com/android.

The Domino's app is available for free from the Android Marketplace. Offers for Android smartphones and service plans are fulfilled by leading wireless solutions provider Simplexity, an authorized agent for the featured wireless carriers and manufacturers.

About Domino's Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. Domino's is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "DPZ." As of the third quarter of 2011, through its primarily locally-owned and operated franchised system, Domino's operated a network of 9,541 franchised and Company-owned stores in the United States and over 70 international markets. During the third quarter of 2011, Domino's had global retail sales of nearly $1.6 billion, comprised of over $771 million domestically and nearly $813 million internationally. Domino's Pizza had global retail sales of over $6.2 billion in 2010, comprised of over $3.3 billion domestically and over $2.9 billion internationally. 

In May 2011, Pizza Today named Domino's its "Chain of the Year" for the second straight year - making the company a three-time overall winner, and the first pizza delivery company to receive the honor in back-to-back years. In 2011, Domino's was ranked #1 in Forbes Magazine's "Top 20 Franchises for the Money" list.  Helped by the launch of its Domino's Smart Slice school lunch pizza in late 2010, Domino's is collaborating with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to serve healthier school foods and beverages in the United States. In late 2009, Domino's debuted its "Inspired New Pizza" - a permanent change to its hand-tossed product, reinvented from the crust up.

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Chris Brandon, +1-734-323-7932 (Mobile), chris.brandon@dominos.com

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

Robert Rodriguez Introduces Robert Rodriguez Edition

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert Rodriguez division of The Jones Group Inc. (NYSE: JNY), today announced the launch of a new collection by Robert Rodriguez, the Chief Designer of the division. Robert Rodriguez Edition is a contemporary capsule collection designed to complete a woman's wardrobe and lifestyle. Creating key pieces to build a woman's essential wardrobe, Rodriguez went beyond basics when designing this collection. Edition is the ultimate, on-going series of iconic items women need in their lives.

Rodriguez said: "I like a sense of beautiful function. Everything to me has a purpose. Edition brings beauty and sophistication together to create sexy and versatile pieces that serve as a starting point to how a woman creates her everyday wardrobe."

The collection embodies the signature aesthetic of Robert Rodriguez - seaming, draping and sophisticated embellishment. The approach to silhouettes is more body-conscious and based on tailoring to fit a woman's body and curves. Fabrics include luxurious textures of stretch leather, matte techno stretch, stretch suiting, draped cupro jersey, sequins, silk textured burnout, stretch shirting and signature silk prints.

Key items are soft suiting jackets in Slim Boyfriend and Tailored silhouettes, trousers in cropped, skinny and flared shapes, menswear shirting with feminine details, artfully crafted soft blouses, luxe t-shirts and dramatically draped dresses and pencil skirts.

Price points range from $295 to $595 for sportswear and $695 to $1195 for leather and outerwear pieces. The line will launch in both domestic and international fine department stores, as well as specialty boutiques and, this August, on http://www.robertrodriguezcollection.com.

ABOUT ROBERT RODRIGUEZ
Rodriguez, a Cuban native who grew up in Miami, launched his signature brand in 2003 after nearly two decades of experience designing for a broad range of brands including Christian Dior. Rodriguez is known for his sleek silhouettes with dramatic details and draping, innovative fabrics, and an innate attention to fit, function, and comfort. Rodriguez is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

Learn more at robertrodriguezcollection.com or facebook.com/robertrodriguezcollection

About The Jones Group Inc.
The Jones Group Inc. (http://www.jonesgroupinc.com) is a leading global designer, marketer and wholesaler of over 35 brands with product expertise in apparel, footwear, jeanswear, jewelry and handbags.  The Jones Group has a reputation for innovation, excellence in product quality and value, operational execution and talent.  The Company also markets directly to consumers through branded specialty retail and outlet stores and through its e-commerce sites.

The Company's internationally recognized brands and licensing agreements (L) include: Nine West, Jones New York, Anne Klein, Kurt Geiger, Rachel Roy (L), Robert Rodriguez, Robbi & Nikki, Stuart Weitzman, B Brian Atwood (L), Boutique 9, Easy Spirit, Carvela, Gloria Vanderbilt, l.e.i., Bandolino, Enzo Angiolini, Nine & Co., GLO, Joan & David, Miss KG, Jones Wear, Kasper, Energie, Evan-Picone, Le Suit, Mootsies Tootsies, Grane, Erika, Napier, Jessica Simpson (L), Sam & Libby, Givenchy (L), Judith Jack, Albert Nipon, Pappagallo and Rafe(L).

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements regarding the Company's expected financial position, business and financing plans are forward-looking statements.  The words "believes," "expects," "plans," "intends," "anticipates" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements also include representations of the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties, including:

    --  those associated with the effect of national, regional and international
        economic conditions;
    --  lowered levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic
        downturn or lower levels of consumer confidence;
    --  the tightening of the credit markets and the Company's ability to obtain
        capital on satisfactory terms;
    --  given the uncertain economic environment, the possible unwillingness of
        committed lenders to meet their obligations to lend to borrowers, in
        general;
    --  the performance of the Company's products within the prevailing retail
        environment;
    --  customer acceptance of both new designs and newly-introduced product
        lines;
    --  the Company's reliance on a few department store groups for large
        portions of the Company's business;
    --  the Company's ability to identify acquisition candidates and, in a
        competitive environment for such acquisitions, acquire such businesses
        on reasonable financial and other terms;
    --  the integration of the organizations and operations of any acquired
        businesses into the Company's existing organization and operations;
    --  consolidation of the Company's retail customers;
    --  financial difficulties encountered by the Company's customers;
    --  the effects of vigorous competition in the markets in which the Company
        operates;
    --  the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified executives and
        other key personnel;
    --  the Company's reliance on independent foreign manufacturers, including
        political instability in countries where contractors and suppliers are
        located;
    --  changes in the costs of raw materials, labor, advertising and
        transportation, including the impact such changes may have on the
        pricing of the Company's products and the resulting impact on consumer
        acceptance of the Company's products at higher price points;
    --  the Company's ability to successfully implement new operational and
        financial information systems; and
    --  the Company's ability to secure and protect trademarks and other
        intellectual property rights.
A further description of these risks and uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, including, but not limited to, the Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Disclosure and Item 1A-Risk Factors therein, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such expectations may prove to be incorrect.  The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  The Jones Group Inc.

The Jones Group Inc.

CONTACT: Nicole Esposito of FULL PICTURE, +1-212-627-0416, nesposito@fullpic.com

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

SaviCorp Announces Partnership With Social Media Firm MIH Marketing for The DynoValve

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SaviCorp® (Pinksheets: SVMI.PK - News) -- MIH Marketing, a social marketing firm in Los Angeles, has been named Social Media Agency of Record for SaviCorp's 'The DynoValve,' which increases gas savings and reduces exhaust emissions for drivers of cars and trucks.     

MIH Marketing will be charged with all promotional efforts for social media including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to extend The DynoValve brand with users of each social medium. MIH Marketing will create ongoing campaigns to promote The DynoValve's benefits for drivers who want to get better gas savings as consumers face increased gas prices, which in most areas of the country are now close to or higher than $4 a gallon.

"MIH Marketing is a perfect partner for The DynoValve as we continue to work with consumers and fleet owners needing our product," said Serge Monros, CEO of SaviCorp, the maker of The DynoValve. "Their efforts to virally promote The DynoValve will be an important ingredient in exposing this product now through the month of March as the price of gas changes dramatically."

Rick Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer for SaviCorp and The DynoValve said, "We welcome the addition of MIH Marketing to our team as we build a strong promotional campaign for The DynoValve and we look forward to their input and execution of a solid social media marketing campaign for this brand."

About SaviCorp

SaviCorp (savicorp.com) is an innovative automotive technology company that licenses, manufactures, distributes and services an array of patented technologies and products that reduce harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The Company, an evolution of more than twenty years of automotive engine emissions testing, materials research and development, was formed to create, support and license our patented supplementary vehicle Emissions Reduction Technologies (ERT) to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. Using proprietary methods and processes, the Company's flagship DynoValve system protects the environment, lessens an engine's carbon offsets, increases gas mileage, and improves engine performance resulting in dramatic savings in both fuel and oil.

Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure

Statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. Some of these uncertainties include, without limitation, the company's ability to perform under existing contracts, to procure future contracts, to acquire certain assets, or to finalize funding for the purchase of certain assets. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties, including without limitation, successful implementation of our business strategy and competition, any of which may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements. We undertake no obligation and do not intend to update, revise or otherwise publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events. Although we believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will materialize. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements.

Contact
Serge Monros
SaviCorp
(877) 611-SAVI (7284) ph
serge.monros@savicorp.com
http://www.savicorp.com

SOURCE  SaviCorp

SaviCorp

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

WatchGuard Bolsters Small Business Security Lineup with Two New UTM Appliances

WatchGuard XTM 25 and XTM 26 Appliances Round-Out Small Business, Wireless Hotspot and Branch Office Offerings; Provide Full Suite of Protection Against Hackers, Malware and More

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (RSA) Continuing its ownership of the small and midsize market, WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in business security solutions, today added to its SMB and branch office offerings with two new unified threat management (UTM) appliances - the WatchGuard XTM 25 and XTM 26.  Ideal for small businesses, wireless hotspots and branch offices, the WatchGuard XTM 25 and 26 appliances raise the standard for network security price and performance.  Protection is stronger than ever, with HTTPS inspection, VoIP support, and options for Application Control and all other WatchGuard security services (WebBlocker, spamBlocker, Gateway Antivirus, Intrusion Prevention Service, Reputation Enabled Defense, and LiveSecurity Service).

"Small businesses need more from their firewall today than ever before," said Tim Helming, Director of Product Management at WatchGuard Technologies.  "The new WatchGuard XTM 25 and 26 UTM appliances give small businesses enterprise-class protection and advanced business productivity features that are typically seen in appliances that cost thousands of dollars more."

WatchGuard XTM 25/26 - Packed with the latest security technologies

Despite its small form factor size and diminutive price tag, the WatchGuard XTM 25 and XTM 26 are ready to run the latest security features and advanced networking technologies available today.  These include:

    --  Defense-in-depth protection - Identity-based firewalling plus
        WatchGuard's unique proxy technology provides full protection against
        the most sophisticated attacks;
    --  Integrated VPN -Whether it is used to create secure virtual private
        network (VPN) tunnels for Apple iPad, iPhone and other iOS-based
        devices, or used to enable secure remote connectivity for mobile
        employees, VPN set up is effortless and easy;
    --  Application Control - Both WatchGuard XTM 25 and 26 appliances support
        next-generation firewall functionality via Application Control.  This
        allows businesses to utilize web 2.0 apps, while keeping employees
        focused on work rather than playing social media-based games;
    --  Malware and Hacker Prevention - Armed with the latest in intrusion
        prevention, spam-blocking and gateway anti-virus, the WatchGuard XTM 25
        and 26 appliances keep malware, spyware, viruses, worms and hackers out
        of small business networks;
    --  Cloud-based Protection - Keeping small business networks running fast
        and efficient, both WatchGuard XTM 25 and 26 models can use WatchGuard's
        Reputation Enabled Defense service, which is a cloud-based IP and URL
        reputation solution that stops threats in the cloud before they ever hit
        the network edge;
    --  Fast and Flexible Networking - Models include five 1GbE ports for faster
        link speeds, and wireless models have dual-band 802.11/n technologies
        for greater wireless speed and responsiveness;
    --  Advanced Management and Reporting - Real-time monitoring, secure logging
        and more than 65 report templates give businesses insight as to what is
        going in and out of their network and by whom.
Helming concludes, "Many small businesses face the same challenges as large organizations - how to keep data, applications and their network safe.  With WatchGuard, it doesn't matter if your business has 10 or 10,000 employees - they all get the same levels of advanced, next-generation threat protection at price points that simply can't be beat."

Pricing and Availability

The WatchGuard XTM 25 and XTM 26 will be available in March from authorized WatchGuard channel partners.  The list price for the XTM 25 begins at $440; the XTM 26 at $635.  Wireless versions are available, starting at $550. For more information, please go to http://www.watchguard.com.

About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Since 1996, WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. has been the advanced technology leader of business security solutions, providing mission-critical protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide.  The WatchGuard family of wired and wireless unified threat management appliances, messaging, content security and SSL VPN remote access solutions provide extensible network, application and data protection, as well as unparalleled network visibility, management and control.  WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® Service, an innovative support, maintenance, and education program.  WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle and has offices serving North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit http://www.watchguard.com/.

WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.  All other marks are property of their respective owners.

    Contacts:                  Jimme Peters
    Chris McKie                24/7 Consulting
    WatchGuard Technologies    503-289-5354
    206-613-3760               jimme@24-7consulting.com
    chris.mckie@watchguard.com
    --------------------------
SOURCE  WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

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

Arkadin führt den Service "Arkadin(TM) Oneplace" ein All-In-One-Konferenzlösung mit umfangreichen Funktionen

PARIS, February 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Eine ausgereifte Audio-, Web- und Video-Collaboration-Lösung,die durch eine
verbesserte, schnellere und intelligentere Zusammenarbeit Unternehmen zum Erfolg verhilft

    Arkadin, ein führender Anbieter von Collaboration-Services, hat heute die Einführung
von Arkadin(TM) Oneplace [http://www.arkadin.de/S-pn-Arkadin_Oneplace.html ] angekündigt.
Diese Audio-, Web- und Videokonferenzlösung ist mit zahlreichen Funktionen ausgestattet
und basiert auf der Adobe(R) Connect(TM)-Plattform. Damit stehen die umfassenden
Audiokonferenzservices von Arkadin künftig in einer kombinierten Audio-, Video- und
Webkonferenzlösung [http://www.arkadin.de/S-pn-Arkadin_Oneplace.html ] bereit. Arkadin
Oneplace wird als "Software as a Service" vertrieben, sodass Kunden von einer schnellen,
skalierbaren Bereitstellung der Lösung profitieren, für die nur geringe
Anfangsinvestitionen erforderlich sind.

    Mit Arkadin Oneplace erhalten Kunden ein intuitives Unified-Collaboration-Tool, das
alle erforderlichen Konferenzfunktionen in einer Lösung vereint-- von der
Bildschirmfreigabe in kleinen Gruppen bis hin zu Online-Schulungen und komplexeren
interaktiven Konferenzen mit vielen Teilnehmern. Die Kombination aus der flash-basierten
Technologie von Adobe und Arkadins neuen Hybrid-Audiokonferenzfunktionen bildet eine
benutzerfreundliche Kollaborationslösung, die umfangreiche Funktionen in einem einzigen
Tool integriert und eine effiziente Zusammenarbeit über verschiedene Geräte hinweg
ermöglicht. Kunden profitieren mit dieser Lösung von einer höheren Produktivität, mehr
Geschäftskontinuität und erheblichen Kosteneinsparungen durch wegfallende
Geschäftsreisen.

    -Zu den wichtigsten Vorteilen der Komplettlösung Arkadin Oneplace zählen:

   
    - Hybride Audiokonferenzen [http://www.arkadin.de/S-pn-Arkadin_Oneplace.html
      ] unter Nutzung von IP- und Standardtelefonen in einem einzigen Konferenzraum
    - Videokonferenzen in HD mit bis zu 100-parallel laufenden Webcam-Bildschirmen
    - Erweiterte Funktionen zur gemeinsamen Nutzung von Webinhalten, individuell
      anpassbare Layouts und intuitive Benutzeroberflächen für Aufnahmen, Abstimmungen und
      für Frage- und Antwort-Runden
    - Konnektivität über verschiedene mobile Geräte für die Teilnahme an
      Konferenzen von jedem beliebigen Ort aus, auch von unterwegs
    - Persönliche Betreuung durch ein eigenes Account-Team von Arkadin sowie
      Unterstützung durch eine Schulungs-Akademie und einen rund um die Uhr erreichbaren
      Kundendienst in der Landessprache

    "Durch die Einführung von Arkadin Oneplace hat Arkadin sein Dienstleistungsspektrum
in dem neuen Bereich, den wir als "persönliche webbasierte Zusammenarbeit" bezeichnen,
erheblich erweitert. Dazu gehören neben HD-Videokonferenzen auch integrierte
Audiokonferenzen und die Möglichkeit des gemeinsamen Zugriffs auf Präsentationen und
Daten", erläutert Marc Beattie, Managing Partner bei Wainhouse Research. "Die äusserst
benutzerfreundlichen Funktionen, die umfangreichen Möglichkeiten zur interaktiven
Zusammenarbeit und die leistungsfähige Architektur werden bei Unternehmen jeder Grösse
auf starkes Interesse stossen, da der Bedarf an Unified-Collaboration-Lösungen
kontinuierlich steigt."

    -"Mit Arkadin Oneplace bauen wir auf unser Versprechen auf, unseren Kunden Audio-,
Web- und Videotechnologie von höchster Qualität in einer integrierten Komplettlösung
bereitzustellen, mit der sie ihren gesamten Konferenzbedarf abdecken können", so Thomas
Boudier, Mitbegründer und CTO von Arkadin. "Ich bin überzeugt, dass wir durch dieses
neue Angebot zusammen mit unserem erstklassigen Kundendienst vor Ort einen starken
Wertzuwachs und einen globalen Wachstumsschub erfahren werden."

    Arkadin Oneplace ist ab sofort im Portfolio von Arkadin enthalten. Besuchen Sie bitte
die folgende Website, wenn Sie mehr über die neue Konferenzlösung erfahren möchten:
http://www.arkadin.de/S-pn-Arkadin_Oneplace.html

    Über Arkadin

    Arkadin wurde im Jahr 2001 gegründet und ist ein globaler Anbieter von
Collaboration-Services. Arkadin stellt Lösungen für Audio-, Web- und Videokonferenzen
sowie Unified Collaboration-Lösungen zur Verfügung. Arkadin ermöglicht mit seinen
individuell anpassbaren, kosteneffizienten und benutzerfreundlichen Lösungen erfolgreiche
Kommunikation und Kollaboration für Unternehmen. Arkadin verfügt mit 49 Niederlassungen
in 28 Ländern auf sechs Kontinenten über ein globales Netzwerk. Arkadin nutzt ein SaaS-
(Software-as-a-Service) Modell, um seinen Kunden den Vorteil von einer schnellen,
skalierbaren Bereitstellung mit einem hohen ROI zu bieten. Mehr als 25.500 Kunden weltweit
nutzen bereits das umfassende Angebot an Collaboration-Lösungen und unseren lokalen
Support. Wenn Sie mehr über Arkadin erfahren möchten, gehen Sie bitte auf
http://www.arkadin.de.

Source: ARKADIN

Kontakt: Arkadin, Michaela Best, Schmidtstraße 51, 60326 Frankfurt, E-Mail: m.best@arkadin.com

MICROS Offers its Customers a Greater Level of Security When Processing Credit Cards

Enhanced security is now available for MICROS OPERA and MICROS RES Customers with P2PE and Tokenization

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that it now offers Point-To-Point Encryption (P2PE) and Tokenization for its MICROS OPERA Enterprise Solution and MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution (RES) customers.  Utilizing Merchant Link TransactionShield and TransactionVault, customers using MICROS OPERA version 5.0.03.01+ or MICROS RES version 4.10+ and our new encrypting and tamper-resistant card readers can obtain a greater level of security when processing payment card transactions, and reduce their Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) scope.

This newest generation of hardware-based encryption and Tokenization ensures that unencrypted payment card data is not processed, stored or transmitted on the MICROS OPERA or MICROS RES systems, as it is encrypted at the initial point of swipe using the new encrypting card reader.  The encrypted credit card data is then securely transmitted to Merchant Link for decryption and processing. A token is generated by Merchant Link and returned to the MICROS OPERA or MICROS RES system where it is stored after authorization. This solution provides secure and cost effective protection against the increasingly common interception of cardholder data in-transit.

MICROS's new P2PE and Tokenization solution has been implemented at many locations, including The Georgia Center, a hotel, conference, and continuing education learning facility for University of Georgia students, visitors, and the community.  "Adding P2PE and Tokenization to our MICROS OPERA solution was the easiest and most cost effective way for us to satisfy and exceed our PCI compliance regulations," stated Corey Doster, IT Director, The Georgia Center.  "P2PE and Tokenization reduce our PCI-DSS scope and therefore eliminate some of the time consuming and costly steps that we needed to take to become and stay PCI compliant.  It was very important for us to enhance our transaction security and protect our customers' credit card data from potential threats.  MICROS's security offerings allow us to be proactive about potential threats, by preventing sensitive data from ever passing through our OPERA system."

"Many credit card security compromises today involve the interception of unencrypted cardholder data in-transit," stated Jim Walsh, Chief Information Security Officer, MICROS Systems, Inc.  "MICROS's new P2PE and Tokenization solution provide a robust and cost effective tool against this common method of theft.  With strong, hardware-based encryption at the initial point of swipe, the likelihood of a merchant cardholder data compromise is reduced. We are very pleased to offer our customers this powerful and cost effective solution, which provides significant security benefits, as well as reduces PCI-DSS scoping and compliance costs."

About The Georgia Center

The University of Georgia's Conference Center and Hotel is located on the beautiful, historic campus of UGA in Athens, Georgia. The Center includes a 200-room hotel, four onsite dining options, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab -- all under one roof.  The Georgia Center received the "2010 Prime Site Award" from Facilities & Destinations Magazine.  And Meetings and Conventions Magazine highlighted The Center as among the best university-based conference centers in the country.   For more information, please visit http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

About MICROS Systems, Inc.

MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 330,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 180 countries, and on all seven continents. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 26,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point-of-sale, loss prevention, and cross-channel functionality through its MICROS-Retail division for more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

For more information on MICROS and its advanced information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, please contact Louise Casamento, Vice President of Marketing at (443) 285-8144 or (866) 287-4736. You can also visit the MICROS website at http://www.micros.com or send an email to info@micros.com.

The MICROS logo is a registered trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc.

All other product and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

    Contact:                    Louise Casamento
                                443-285-8144
                                lcasamento@micros.com

SOURCE  MICROS Systems, Inc.

MICROS Systems, Inc.

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

Globe Telecom Implements Flash Networks' Complete Harmony Services Gateway

Harmony improves user experience, reduces network congestion, and monetizes over-the-top content on the Globe mobile network

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Telecom, a leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines (PSE: GLO) and Flash Networks, the leading provider of mobile Internet optimization and monetization solutions, today announced the expansion of their relationship with the implementation of new Harmony value-added services. Following the successful deployment of Harmony Web & Video Optimization and Harmony Analytics, Globe is now launching Harmony Monetization solutions to provide their subscribers with a superior user experience.

To compensate for the unique complexities of wireline coverage in the Philippines, Globe provides Filipino users access to the Internet through mobile broadband dongles and smartphones. To keep up with this growing demand, Globe has chosen to tap Flash Networks and its suite of mobile Internet optimization and monetization solutions to continuously give its subscribers the best experience.

As video becomes an increasing portion of data traffic, the data load is magnified. Harmony helps Globe meet the increased demand for mobile data by reducing data load on the network, which improves the quality of the user experience, frees up bandwidth, and lowers transport costs. In addition, Harmony Analytics provides Globe with insight into their mobile traffic, thereby enabling better network planning while monitoring and solving user quality of experience issues.

In addition, by implementing Flash Networks' Web Monetization solutions, Globe offers its users a one-stop-shop to simplify access to a selection of rich content, including news, social networks, multiple search tools, bookmarks, up-to-date account information, and a variety of data plans, all from a single location.

"Since choosing Flash Networks as our optimization vendor back in 2008, we see them as a committed long-term partner in the evolving needs of our dynamic market," said Peter Bithos, Senior Advisor for Consumer Business of Globe Telecom. "We believe that Flash Networks' flexible and broad offering will allow us to provide our subscribers with faster browsing and smoother video viewing, while helping us better engage with our subscribers by recommending relevant content and simplifying account access management."

"We are thrilled to have been chosen by Globe to execute their mobile data strategy," said Liam Galin, President and CEO of Flash Networks. "As early adopters of new technologies and services, Globe provides their subscribers with the most innovative solutions that exist in the market today, ensuring that they continue to receive the best possible user experience."

With the rapid penetration of social media and availability of more affordable smartphones among Filipino mobile phone owners, Globe looks at its mobile data business to sustain momentum after the segment posted substantial growth as of end-December 2011. The company's mobile browsing revenues closed at P2.0 billion in 2011, up 52% from previous year's levels driven by the increased smartphone penetration among Filipino subscribers coupled with the Company's introduction of various affordable mobile data plans. The company also strengthened its portfolio of services that promote the use of mobile internet for social networking, search engine, e-mail services as well as entertainment through the use of mobile applications or apps.

To support the suite of broadband and data services that it offers, Globe has started to embark on a US$790 million network modernization program to prepare its network for more bandwidth-heavy services such as broadband and data. The massive modern network rollout is expected to provide subscribers with a more stable and reliable network coverage nationwide, giving them an unparalleled service experience.

About Globe Telecom

Globe Telecom is a full-service telecommunications provider in the Philippines, with its own international gateways, cable landing stations, domestic fiber backhaul and a national access network (data, fiber, 3G/HSDPA). It offers a range of wireless and wireline voice and data services (e.g. Mobile GSM/ 3G/ HSDPA, broadband, PSTN Fixed lines, IDD, NDD, Corporate Data, IPLC, Internet, bandwidth, etc.). Globe maintains the worldwidest coverage for international roaming with more than 600 partner networks worldwide. Globe delivers solutions that bridge the gaps between technology and our customer needs. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singapore Telecom, both acknowledged leaders in the country and across the region. For more information, visit http://www.globe.com.ph.   

About Flash Networks

Flash Networks, the leading provider of mobile Internet optimization and monetization solutions, enables operators to provide exceptional quality of experience, reduce network operational expenses, and monetize the mobile Internet. With in-depth traffic analytics and user insight, Flash Networks' Harmony Mobile Internet Services Gateway helps operators manage the explosion of mobile data traffic while generating revenues by offering personalized and targeted content. With offices in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, Flash Networks services over 500 million subscribers daily and is proud to count among its customers top-tier mobile carriers including MTS, Orange, SMART, SingTel Group, T-Mobile, and Telefonica Group. For more information, visit http://www.flashnetworks.com.   

    MEDIA CONTACTS:
    Globe Telecom                  Flash Networks
    Yoly Crisanto                  Naomi Rabbie
    Head, Corporate Communications Phone: +972-9-961-0841
    Phone: +632-7302627            Mobile: +972-54-7744539
    Fax: +632-7393075              naomir@flashnetworks.com
                                   ------------------------
    globe.corpcomm@gmail.com
SOURCE  Globe Telecom; Flash Networks

Globe Telecom; Flash Networks

Web Site: http://www.globe.com.ph

Aiseesoft's Newly Updated iPad Converter Suite Ultimate

BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- As the star product of Aiseesoft, the iPad Converter Suite Ultimate provides iPad users with the most professional solutions when it comes to iPad files' converting and transferring issues, and is well received among consumers. Now, Aiseesoft has brought some exciting new features to this wonderful iPad software.

After this update, Aiseesoft's iPad Converter Suite Ultimate now has better support for iOS 5. Also, the transferring/converting speed and the stability of the software have been improved greatly. With this amazing software, users can conveniently convert DVD/video to iPad, transfer files between iPad and PC, and even burn video files to DVD.

This iPad converting software can help users convert the most popular video files and DVD to iPad MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MOV, and M4V video files. This amazing software offers customers a flexible solution to the problem of the iPad being unable to play many video formats such as AVI, MKV, 3GP, MTS and others. Also, the output video's perfect quality ensures that customers have a wonderful experience viewing them on an iPad.

Moreover, this iPad Converter Suite Ultimate enables users to export all iPad files (including movie, music, pictures, TV shows, podcast, iTunes U, eBooks, camera rolls, voice memos and camera shots, among others) to computer. This software also allows users to import local music, videos, ePub, PDF and image files to iPad without synchronizing files through iTunes and transfer files between different Apple portable devices directly.

The built-in DVD Creator is a powerful DVD-creating tool that helps users burn popular video files to DVD discs, and enables customers to create DVD folders or ISO files from source videos. Customers can even edit the source video's effects, add audio tracks and subtitles, and choose the DVD menu.

Aiseesoft's iPad Converter Suite Ultimate is an essential assistant tool for the iPad. With it, iPad users can freely enjoy exciting movies, music, eBooks and more on an iPad anywhere and anytime. For more information about this software, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/ipad-converter-suite.html

    System Requirements for
     Windows Version
    OS Supported:           Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista,
                            Windows 7
    Hardware Requirements:  800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB
                            RAM or more
About Aiseesoft Studio

As a professional multimedia software provider, Aiseesoft Studio is dedicated to developing the best multimedia desktop applications to help the Windows and Mac users smoothly convert, edit and transfer various video/audio files. In order to meet users' various requirements, Aiseesoft Studio constantly brings in new ideas, technologies, etc. To Aiseesoft Studio, Users' satisfaction is a consistent pursuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Alva Jones of Aiseesoft Studio at Tel: +86-13466759823 or Email: pr@aiseesoft.com

Web Site: http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-to-ipad-converter.html

Lancope Showcases New Virtualized Solution and Enhanced Contextual Awareness for Secure, High-Performance Networks

StealthWatch 6.2 helps customers address evolving network trends with advanced, flow-based identity, application and mobile device monitoring

ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA Conference -- Lancope, Inc., a leader in flow-based security and network performance monitoring, today unveiled the latest version of its StealthWatch® System. StealthWatch harnesses the power of NetFlow and other flow data from existing infrastructure to cost-effectively deliver end-to-end visibility for vastly improved network and security operations. Version 6.2 introduces new virtualized appliances, as well as enhanced capabilities for identity, application and mobile device monitoring.

"The onslaught of IT innovations, an increasingly complex mix of applications and services, and the steadily rising sophistication of online attackers are combining to create a perfect storm for IT administrators, stressing conventional network and security monitoring technologies and rendering them less and less effective," said Jim Frey, managing research director with Enterprise Management Associates. "In order to keep pace, security and operations teams must look towards advanced management solutions such as Lancope's StealthWatch System to gain the in-depth situational awareness needed to maintain high levels of security and performance, even amidst a rapidly evolving technology and threat landscape."

StealthWatch 6.2 includes a wide range of new features designed to help customers embrace next-generation technologies, combat sophisticated cyber attacks, and address trends such as virtualization and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments. "Since our approach is based on the collection and analysis of existing flow data, instead of expensive probes or unreliable signature updates, the efficacy and scalability of our StealthWatch System is future-proof," said Mike Potts, president and CEO of Lancope. "Additionally, we are committed to making continuous enhancements to StealthWatch, such as those being introduced today, to further increase its value as a go-to technology for strengthening the security posture of the world's most prominent enterprises."

Key new capabilities in StealthWatch 6.2 include:

    --  New virtualized deployment options, enabling users to experience many
        benefits including lower hardware, maintenance and energy costs,
        recovered data center floor space, higher availability, reduced disaster
        recovery expenses, faster server deployments and optimized server
        capacity.
    --  Integration with the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), a powerful
        and flexible attribute-based access control solution that provides
        customized access to corporate resources based on user/endpoint
        identity. The ISE adds to the identity data available for analysis
        through StealthWatch, including valuable information on the types of
        devices being used, their security posture, and where they are
        physically located.  The integration delivers enhanced visibility and
        contextual awareness for advanced threats across the entire network -
        from edge to user access.

    --  Enhanced mobile device securityAccording to research from Aberdeen, 75
        percent of companies currently allow employee-owned smartphones and/or
        tablets to be used at work. StealthWatch provides comprehensive mobile
        device security by passively monitoring network traffic and detecting
        issues stemming from any device - including personal smartphones,
        tablets or laptops - without having to install additional software on
        the device or deploy expensive probes. The system now aggregates
        additional device and identity data into its overall view of network
        activity to further enhance mobile security and protect critical
        resources. (For more details, go to:
        http://www.lancope.com/files/documents/Lancope_Mobile_Security.pdf.)

    --  Advanced application awarenessVersion 6.2 adds URL data to the flow
        records generated by the StealthWatch FlowSensor. Previously unavailable
        from most flow sources, URL data enables administrators to differentiate
        between web applications to more easily determine which ones are causing
        performance or security problems. Users can now identify both the
        hostname of the server, as well as any error messages within the flow,
        to further aid network troubleshooting and forensic investigations.
Additional enhancements in StealthWatch 6.2 include: 1) the ability to consume flow data from Palo Alto Networks' Next-Generation Enterprise Firewalls, 2) support for IPFIX, and 3) FIPS 140-2 support through the RSA BSAFE Crypto-J cryptographic module.

For more information on the updates in version 6.2, go to: http://www.lancope.com/files/documents/Lancope_Whats_New_in_StealthWatch.pdf. Lancope will also be exhibiting its StealthWatch System at RSA Booth #1051.

Availability & Pricing

StealthWatch 6.2 will be available in March 2012. Entry level system pricing begins at U.S. domestic $54,995. Current customers can contact their account manager, local support partner or Lancope customer care (support@lancope.com) for more information. Others can contact sales@lancope.com or their local Lancope representative.

About Lancope

Lancope®, Inc. is a leading provider of flow-based monitoring solutions to ensure high-performing and secure networks for global enterprises. Unifying critical network performance and security information for borderless network visibility, Lancope provides actionable insight that reduces the time between problem identification and resolution. Enterprise customers worldwide, including healthcare, financial services, government and higher education institutions, rely on Lancope to make better network decisions, respond faster to network problem areas and avoid costly outages and downtime -- at a fraction of the cost of conventional network monitoring solutions. With Lancope, you can know your network and run your business better. Privately held and venture-backed, Lancope is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit http://www.lancope.com.

©2012 Lancope, Inc. All rights reserved. Lancope, StealthWatch, and other trademarks are registered or unregistered trademarks of Lancope, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Lancope, Inc.

Lancope, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Jody Ma Kissling, +1-770-225-6513, jma@lancope.com; or Bill Keeler/Lesley Sullivan, Schwartz MSL, +1-781-684-0770, lancope@schwartzmsl.com

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

Brightstar Offers Customized Solutions to Meet Evolving Needs of the Wireless Industry

Services Touch Entire Device Value Chain, from Manufacturers to the End-user

MIAMI and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Corp., the world's largest specialized wireless distributor and a global leader in services and solutions for the wireless industry, is continuing to evolve its focus beyond the management of devices. At the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, Brightstar is showcasing its solutions that address the entire life cycle of the device.

Managing a wireless portfolio is more complex than ever as manufacturers, operators, retailers and enterprises are facing new challenges brought by the flood of new devices in the market, shifting consumer tastes, and growth and maturity in regions around the world.  Brightstar's expanded service offerings are designed to leverage its global reach and local expertise to meet these evolving challenges and opportunities.

"From our unique position in the industry, we are able to identify game-changing trends, understand their implications, and respond quickly and strategically on behalf of our customers," said Marcelo Claure, chairman and CEO of Brightstar. "By first listening to our customers and understanding their specific needs, we can use our global intelligence to tailor innovative solutions to help increase their performance and profitability."

In advanced and developing markets, operators are seeking new sources of revenue and need to create customer loyalty, while emerging markets represent significant opportunity for subscriber growth. Brightstar understands the challenges of each and has developed world-class services and solutions to help wireless manufacturers, operators, retailers, and enterprises, to meet these needs. Brightstar's solutions are organized into five service pillars.

    --  Value-Added Distribution: Manufacturers can use Brightstar's more than
        1.6 million square feet of warehouse space and operations in 51
        countries and territories to help get their product, to the right place,
        at the right time. Brightstar's differentiated, value-added approach
        includes: product development, manufacturing and assembly, product
        distribution, channel development and management, and marketing
        services.
    --  Supply Chain Optimization Services: Leading players in the wireless
        industry count on Brightstar's comprehensive set of supply chain
        services and solutions to help manage the wireless customer
        relationship, increase customer satisfaction and optimize the
        performance of their supply chains. Services include device portfolio
        management, strategic sourcing and business intelligence, forward
        logistics and fulfillment, inventory ownership and management, reverse
        logistics, and test, repair and refurbishment.
    --  Retail Services: Brightstar helps increase sales of wireless devices by
        driving demand for wireless products at the point of sale, both in-store
        and online, while managing the complexities associated with the wireless
        device category. Retail services include retail management outsourcing,
        field sales and marketing services, and multichannel, online and virtual
        inventory services.
    --  IT VARs Mobility Services: With its 65,000 Value-added Resellers (VARs),
        Brightstar can provide end-users -- small and medium-sized enterprises
        and government organizations -- with cost effective wireless voice and
        data communication. Brightstar's tools and services help enterprises,
        through VARs, simplify the procurement, activation, administration, and
        trade-in of their wireless devices and productivity tools. Services
        include agent and activation enablement, customized billing platform,
        and software sales and distribution.
    --  Consumer Services: Brightstar's portfolio of mobile security, handset
        protection and recycling solutions provide manufacturers, operators and
        retailers an opportunity to improve their experience with consumers
        while generating additional revenue. Consumer services include device
        insurance and extended warranty, device trade-in, buy back and
        recycling, and mobile security solutions.
Brightstar representatives are in Barcelona for the 2012 Mobile World Congress and will meet with customers regarding these customized wireless solutions.

"For years, key players in the wireless industry have turned to Brightstar to manage their device supply chain," continued Claure, "But now with more than 100 customized services and solutions, we can also help our customers build consumer loyalty, drive more sales, and simplify the complexities of the entire life cycle of a device - from activation and billing, to insurance, repairs and even trade in and buy back."

Brightstar's expanded services are already hard at work for major players in the wireless industry. The company recently announced it will provide device protection for Cricket customers in the majority of the U.S. The program, offered through Brightstar's subsidiary eSecuritel, will cover a wide range of devices - including tablets - against loss, theft, damage, malfunction and issues experienced beyond the handset manufacturer's conventional warranty. Brightstar and eSecuritel also launched device protection services earlier this year for U.S.-based Verizon retailer Cellular Sales that streamline its customers' enrollment process in insurance programs, and simplify claims fulfillment. In addition to eSecuritel, Brightstar is joining forces with companies including The Retail Outsource and Mobile Insight to expand its multi-channel retail services division. For more information on Brightstar's services and solutions, or to contact Brightstar, visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com.

About Brightstar Corp.

Brightstar is the world's largest specialized wireless distributor and a leading global services company focused on enhancing the performance and profitability of the key participants in the wireless device value chain. The company supports over 80,000 points of sale worldwide with operations in 51 countries and territories and provides a comprehensive range of more than 100 customized services for value-added distribution, supply chain optimization, retail, government and VARs, and consumer services. Brightstar's services help customers manage the growing complexity of the wireless device value chain and enable them to increase product availability, expand their channel reach and drive supply chain efficiencies by getting the right products to the right place at the right time for the best value.

SOURCE  Brightstar Corp.

Brightstar Corp.

CONTACT: Michele M. Merrell of Brightstar Corp., +1-305-421-6000, michele.merrell@brightstarcorp.com

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

Fiberlink Teams up with Brightstar to Expand Mobile Device Management in the DACH Region

Leading Mobile Cloud Solution and Distribution Network Combine to Meet Customers' Enterprise Mobility Requirements

BLUE BELL, Pa., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall 2.1 Stand EZ18, Mobile World Congress -- Fiberlink(®), the leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for secure mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM), today announced that Bright Star Tech Data, a joint venture between Brightstar Corp. and Tech Data Corporationwill distribute MaaS360 to their vast network of customers, resellers, and system integrators in the German, Austria and Switzerland markets. As the most comprehensive enterprise device management solution, MaaS360 allows businesses to instantly deploy mobile devices in their organization and secure their data without adding infrastructure.

The partnership represents a strategic move for Fiberlink's expansion in the European market, where analysts expect MDM revenues to grow by approximately 40 percent this year. By expanding their portfolio to include MaaS360, Brightstar customers can effectively address the rapidly growing trend of smartphones and tablets in the enterprise across multiple platforms including iOS and Android.

"Only Fiberlink's cloud-based MaaS360 Platform provides the instant time-to-value our customers require. The solution delivers rapid insight and control across all device types without on-premise hardware," said Stefan Voelkel, director of sales at Brightstar. "MaaS360 is a critical element in providing agnostic device management to our customers whom are adopting smartphones and tablets as openly as laptops."

With MaaS360, each customer can easily manage bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and corporate-issued devices in a single console. This includes implementing MDM best practices such as complete discovery of all devices accessing e-mail, over-the-air device enrollment and configuration, passcode enforcement, jailbreak detection, remote lock, location and wipe. MaaS360's easy-to-use interface enables IT to provide employees with the proper device life-cycle support and productivity enablement tools.

"Through our partnership with Brightstar, Fiberlink expands its global leadership in enterprise device management," said Robert Kunst, channel manager for EMEA at Fiberlink. "Further extending our international placement paves the way for rapid growth in the German market. MaaS360's cloud-based approach is the only way organizations can keep up with the pace of change in mobility."

Fiberlink is exhibiting at Mobile World Congress in Hall 2.1 Stand EZ18. Visit the booth to talk with executives and see a demo of MaaS360.

About Fiberlink

Fiberlink is the recognized leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for secure enterprise mobile device and application management. Its cloud-based MaaS360 platform provides IT organizations with mobility intelligence and control over mobile devices, applications and content to enhance the mobile user experience and keep corporate data secure across smartphones, tablets and laptops. MaaS360 helps companies monitor the expanding suite of mobile operating systems, including Apple iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone. Named by Network World as the Clear Choice Test winner for mobile device management solutions, MaaS360 is used to manage and secure more than one million endpoints globally. For more information, please visit http://www.maas360.com.

About Brightstar Corp.

Brightstar is the world's largest specialized wireless distributor and a leading provider of diversified services focused on enhancing the performance and profitability of the key participants in the wireless device value chain. The company supports over 80,000 points of sale worldwide with operations in 51 countries and territories and provides a comprehensive range of more than 100 customized services for value-added distribution, supply chain optimization, retail, government and value-added resellers (VARs), and consumer services. Brightstar's services help customers manage the growing complexity of the wireless device value chain and enable them to increase product availability, expand their channel reach and drive supply chain efficiencies by getting the right products to the right place at the right time for the best value. For more information, please visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com.

About Tech Data

Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq: TECD) is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable over 125,000 resellers in more than 100 countries to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users. Tech Data generated $24.4 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, and is ranked 109th on the Fortune 500®. To learn more, visit http://www.techdata.com.

© 2012 MaaS360 and the MaaS360 logo are trademarks of Fiberlink Communications and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective partners.

For Additional Information Contact:
Fiberlink
Joe Palladino or Lesley Sullivan
MaaS360@schwartzmsl.com
(781) 684-0770

SOURCE  Fiberlink

Fiberlink

Web Site: http://www.maas360.com

Kingsoft Corporation Released Three Editions of Kingsoft Office 2012

-- The Best Office Suite Alternative to Microsoft Office

HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Business office software always focuses on the three big software applications: word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. Now Kingsoft Corporation is pleased to present three versions of its office suite, Kingsoft Office Free 2012, Kingsoft Office Professional 2012 and Kingsoft Office Standard 2012. These office suites consist of three modules including Writer, Spreadsheets and Presentation. They are fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and can be seen as the best Microsoft Office alternative. Users can open and edit any existing Microsoft document or save a new one in Microsoft formats freely. Thus users can transfer their files between Kingsoft Office and Microsoft Office, which means they are able to get two sets of office software simultaneously.

Born of two decades of award-winning global experience, Kingsoft Office 2012 is a highly developed, user-friendly office suite overflowing with useful features. It includes a spell checker to automatically proofread documents; a built-in PDF converter to convert documents including all Word, Excel and PowerPoint formats into PDF format; the ability to encrypt documents to maximize security, and the option to share files using email. It supports a distinctive function: a tabbed view for documents, something Microsoft Office still lacks. With a multiple tabs interface that prevents users having to waste time switching between different windows, it allows users to open several tasks in a single interface, just like different websites get tabs in the browser, which is more convenient than Microsoft Office.

Which version is most suitable for you? Kingsoft offers Free, Standard or Professional versions. This article will specifically introduce the difference between the three.

Aside from the common features mentioned, the significant distinction is the VBA macro function. Professional edition offers macros but Free and Standard editions cannot support it. In addition, Professional and Standard editions offer two interfaces, traditional interface and 2012 interface, but Free edition only supports traditional interface. The new interface is similar to that of Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010, in that it provides more space and supports more functions, though users can retain the traditional interface if preferable. It allows users to switch freely between the traditional and new 2012 interface. Furthermore, Pro and Standard editions add a paragraph adjustment function. It allows users to speedily alter a complicated document layout, and the process of adjusting is more intuitive- with a click of a mouse drag, users can easily see the adjustment effect. It includes paragraph spacing, line spacing and indentation distance adjustment functions. To learn more details, please visit the Office Suite Editions Comparison page; it shows comparisons of these three editions by table.

On top of all this, Professional and Standard editions are priced at $69.95 and $49.95, respectively. In comparison, Microsoft Office Professional and Home and Business 2010 is priced at $349.99 and $199.99, respectively. Therefore it is a significantly cheaper and more compact alternative to Microsoft Office. The Free edition is a permanent freeware which still meets the general office requirements such as editing and handling word documents, analyzing data, creating slides and more.

We also offer Kingsoft Office for Android, which is an efficient mobile office solution made exclusively for cell phones and tablet devices running the Android OS.

    Contact:
    Kingsoft Office Software Corporation Limited
    Kristy Lee
    Tel: +86-10-6292-7777*5122
    Email: officesupport@kingsoft.com
    Email: lipei@kingsoft.com
    Website: http://www.kingsoftstore.com
SOURCE  Kingsoft Corpoartion Ltd.

Kingsoft Corpoartion Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.kingsoftstore.com/kingsoft-office-android.html

IntelCav Brings to CARTES USA Expertise in EMV Migration and State-of-the-art Technological Portfolio

Ecological products, instant issuance, solutions for convergence of applications and e-commerce security will be demonstrated at the Event

SAO PAULO, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IntelCav, one of the world largest payment cards manufacturers, and technology supplier for the banking, authentication, identification, transportation and telecom markets, will present some of the most innovative solutions during the 1st. edition of CARTES North America. CARTES will take place on May 5th to 7th, 2012, at the Mirage Hotel, in Las Vegas.

IntelCav's CEO, Mr. Fernando Castejon, said that the event represents a unique opportunity for the company. "IntelCav will be able to show efficient, modern, competitive and absolutely safe solutions, both in the manufacturing process and in the plastics personalization with EMV concept," he remarked.

Besides the expertise developed while conducting the migration process of the Brazilian market to EMV, the company will also show products as Dual Interface, which enables the use of a single card in contact and contactless mode. Mr. Castejon explained that the product performs the convergence between traditional payments and micro-payments, as for example transit electronic ticketing. "It is a technology which enables the issuers to identify new sources of income," Mr. Castejon commented.

IntelCav's CEO pointed out that the company will also show the Display Card during CARTES, which is an authentication instrument for social network users and e-commerce buyers, among other usages.

With the size and format of a traditional credit card, the Display Card has a button that, when pressed, generates a random numeric password. This password is shown on an electronic display in the plastic itself. This authentication avoids the fraudulent use of profiles in social networking and logins in e-commerce websites. "Display Cards are a convenient substitute for the old tokens, and provide the necessary security to Internet transactions using a "one time" password authentication,"  Mr. Castejon stated.

Also, the different needs of telecom operators and financial institutions seem to converge towards NFC which is rapidly becoming the chosen technology on initiatives from both sides, especially but not exclusively for micro-payments (called also tap & pay or tap & go) as it addresses the market needs and it is an enabler of this convergence, Mr. Castejon commented.

According to Mr. Castejon, the company has solutions to fulfill any type of demand, independently of required volume. The instant issuance solution is an example of this versatility. It makes it practical to issuers to remotely promote changes in their active bases, including migration to EMV, in order to deliver a new plastic to the customer when visiting a branch.

Mr. Castejon also pointed out the search for ecologically sustainable alternatives as one of IntelCav's commitments. He mentioned the production of Post-Consumption PET cards, Bio PVC, Recycled PVC and also Pet-G cards as part of the company's portfolio.

IntelCav will carry out several activities in the USA, concentrating efforts in some different solutions and business opportunities, but mainly in the EMV migration process.

ML&A Comunicacoes
Ademir Morata | Verena Nery
ademir@mla.com.br / verena@mla.com.br
(+55.11) 3811-2823
http://www.mla.com.br

SOURCE  IntelCav

IntelCav

Huawei Device Launches a New Era for the Smart Mobile Office

BARCELONA, Spain, February 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

         Announces Cooperation With IBM GBS to Support Enterprise Mobility Platforms

    Huawei Device today announced at Mobile World Congress 2012 a Smart Workspace@Mobile
solution developed for the enterprise mobility market.

    To support this new direction, Huawei Device announced that they will strategically
partner with IBM Global Business Services in China, to develop an innovative solution for
the enterprise mobility market providing clients with a secure, intelligent mobile
solution, ushering in a new era of the 'smart mobile worker'.

    "We believe this collaboration builds on the strengths of two great companies and will
address the changing needs of the workforce within enterprises," said Mr Wan Biao, CEO of
Huawei Devices. "Today, enterprise mobile office will not only need automation but also
need to drive new service channels, enhance asset and logistics management, offering
customers additional business-oriented services. The launch of this new Smart
Workspace@Mobile solution will redefine a new era for the enterprise mobility market in
China."

    This solution aims to provide an 'anytime, anywhere professional secure office
environment' on smart devices that are integrated with tailored industry applications.
Each device is enabled to be cost effective, efficient and secure. The Smart
Workspace@Mobile solution addresses the growing demand in China for smart mobile office
solutions which integrate effectively with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP),
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and inventory
management delivered within a cloud environment.

    IBM Global Business Services in China will provide the overall consulting to support
the enterprise foundations for ERP systems. Huawei Device will undertake the solution
integrator pilot providing the convergent smart devices based on the operating platform -
Mobile Device Management (MDM). This will ensure that companies can have their back end
management systems extend to smart phone and tablet devices tailored to a specifically
customized industry process.

    "With their strength in smart device technologies and the expanding operator
[broadband] coverage in China, Huawei's collaboration with IBM Global Business Services to
provide consulting and enterprise platform integration will ensure that work moves
securely and efficiently from a PC-base to a mobile office environment," said Ms. Shirley
Yu-Tsui, General Manager, Global Business Services, IBM Greater China Group.

    This solution will integrate entire cross-business processes including market sales,
channel management, store management, mobile sales, customer service, devise management,
inventory management and office management all in one device. The solution will also
support three industries; the consumer goods sectorwith solutions developed for inventory
optimization, synchronized distribution and shop management.

    The energy sector services will be developed to enable asset management, secure
access, equipment testing and remote positioning.

    In the retail sector, the Smart Workspace@Mobile solution will provide applications to
accelerate product exhibition, store operation, market information collection, customer
management, channel visit and office automation.

    About Huawei Device

    As of the end of 2011, Huawei Device has been providing products and services to more
than 500 operators around the world. Its product offerings range from mobile phones to
mobile broadband devices, home devices, etc. Committed to ensuring a global customer
centric approach innovating and transforming their mobile internet applications.

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

    About IBM

    IBM (NYSE: IBM), founded in 1911 in the United States, is the largest information
technology and business solution provider in the world. It has more than 400,000 employees
worldwide, with business presence in over 160 countries and regions. For more information
about IBM, please visit our company website at http://www.ibm.com/cn

Source: Huawei Device

Huawei Device Public Relations, Hu Yue Heng, Tel: (86-755)36837699, Mobile: (86)13923401221
Email: huyueheng@huawei.com; IBM External Relations, Dong Meng, Tel: (86-10)63618072, Mobile: (86)13911080680, Email: dongmeng@cn.ibm.com

Ruckus Wireless Names Former Verizon and Ericsson Telecom Heavyweights to Its Board, Closes Mezzanine Round of $22 Million

Dick Lynch and Georges Antoun Join Board as Company Capitalizes on Growing Demand for Carrier Wi-Fi, Adds SingTel Innov8 and Meritech Capital Partners as New Investors

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS - Ruckus Wireless(TM)  (Ruckus) today announced that it has secured $21.7 million in financing, increasing the total investment in the company to $72.7 million since its formation in June 2004. In addition, the company named two new industry luminaries, Richard J. Lynch and Georges Antoun, to its board of directors.

Joined by existing investors, the financing was led by two new investors, Meritech Capital Partners and SingTel Innov8, a wholly owned subsidiary of the SingTel group. Profitable and cash flow-positive in calendar year 2011, Ruckus will use the proceeds to expand and fund future growth into the explosive carrier mobile Internet infrastructure market as well as to bolster its rising position in the enterprise wireless LAN market.

"The impact of the mobile Internet is transforming the telecom industry, congealing new and massive opportunities that we have been developing since 2008," said Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless. "The addition of Dick and Georges to our board validates our vision in Wi-Fi/cellular convergence and strengthens our execution in the carrier Wi-Fi market. Dick and Georges represent the top caliber of our industry in experience, technical, business and management savvy, as well as relationships with operators and ecosystem partners. We are honored and excited to have them on our team."

"We invest in companies with technologies that can potentially enhance the capabilities of the operators within the SingTel Group by delivering solutions across various product segments and verticals," said Jeff Karras, Managing Director of Investments for SingTel Innov8. "Ruckus is one of these companies and with the changes in the carrier market, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead of them."

"We believe there is significant growth ahead in the service provider market for a new class of Wi-Fi and small cell solutions," said Mike Gordon, Partner at Meritech Capital Partners "Ruckus is clearly well-positioned and has a proven record for developing unique technology to capitalize on this emerging market. Their recent service provider wins have already demonstrated this success."

New Board Members Bring Unmatched Telecom Expertise

Former executive vice president for Verizon Communications, Dick Lynch was responsible for delivering strategic technology initiatives across the corporation. Previously, Lynch was executive vice president and chief technology officer for Verizon Communications and had been the executive vice president and chief technical officer for Verizon Wireless and its predecessors since 1990. Lynch is a Fellow of The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). He has served on the executive board of the CDMA Development Group (CDG), the board of GSMA, and as a member of the Federal Communications Commission Technical Advisory Committee.

The former head of Ericsson's product area IP & broadband networks (PAIB) business, Georges Antoun joined Ericsson when it acquired Redback Networks where he was head of sales and marketing and later on, CEO.  Previously, Antoun spent five years at Cisco Systems where he served as vice president of worldwide systems engineering and field marketing, vice president of worldwide optical operations, and also served as vice president of carrier sales. Antoun was instrumental in the successful strategy behind Cisco's entry into the service provider and optical markets.

About Ruckus Wireless, Inc.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is supplier of advanced wireless systems for the explosive mobile Internetworking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises around the world. Ranked as the top telecom company by Inc. Magazine and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless technology, such as adaptive antenna arrays that focus and direct Wi-Fi transmissions over the best signal path, automatically avoiding sources of Wi-Fi interference. These unique capabilities extend signal range, increase client data rates and ensure consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. With over 55 patents, 12,000 customers, and 4,000 solution partners worldwide, Ruckus employs over 450 staff in 22 countries. To date, the company has shipped over 3 million Smart Wi-Fi systems around the world and has raised $72 million in funding from premier investors such as Meritech Capital Partners, Sequoia Capital, SingTel Innov8, Focus Ventures, Sutter Hill, Motorola, T-Ventures, Telus Ventures, and Firelake Capital. The company is led by Ms. Selina Lo, president and chief executive officer. For more information, visit Ruckus Wireless at http://www.ruckuswireless.com.

Media Contacts
David Callisch
Ruckus Wireless
david@ruckuswireless.com
+1-408-504-5487

SOURCE  Ruckus Wireless

Ruckus Wireless

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

Trend Micro(TM) Deep Discovery Delivers Breakthrough Protection Against Advanced Persistent Threats and Targeted Attacks

New threat management solution focuses on targeted attack detection and analysis, SIEM integration and other Global 1000 requirements

CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, today announced Deep Discovery, the third generation of Trend Micro's threat management solution. Deep Discovery delivers breakthrough features and performance designed to help large enterprise and government organizations combat advanced persistent threats (APTs) and targeted attacks.

APTs and Targeted Attacks are the New Norm

    --  Targeted attacks and APTs are becoming commonplace across a wide range
        of industries and company sizes requiring organizations of all sizes to
        take action.
    --  Technology trends such as consumerization, virtualization and cloud
        computing are weakening the role of perimeter security and further
        opening the network to these attacks.
    --  Because standard security defenses cannot detect or prevent these
        attacks, analysts recommend new proactive measures and specialized
        technology as part of risk management due diligence.
    --  Large enterprise and government organizations are among the most
        concerned and are demanding specialized threat detection and analysis
        capabilities to reduce their risk of attack and data loss.
Deep Discovery Combats APTs and Targeted Attacks
Trend Micro Deep Discovery provides customers with the network-wide visibility, insight and control needed to reduce the risk of APTs and targeted attacks. Specialized detection engines focus on identifying advanced malware and human attacker activity across all the stages of a targeted attack sequence. Additionally, real-time dashboards provide the in-depth analysis and actionable intelligence needed to prevent, discover, and contain attacks against corporate data.

"Deep Discovery is the result of Trend Micro's thorough investigations of targeted attacks around the world, interviews with major customers, and the participation of a special product advisory board made up of leading G1000 organizations and government agencies," said Steve Quane, chief product officer at Trend Micro. "We used our research and customer feedback to create an innovative solution to effectively combat APTs and targeted attacks."

Meeting the Needs of Large Enterprise and Government Customers
Deep Discovery delivers a broad set of features important to any size company, but especially critical to larger organizations wishing to reduce the risk of targeted attack.

Expanded APT and Targeted Attack Detection
Deep Discovery focuses on detecting APTs and targeted attacks by identifying malicious content, communications, and behavior indicative of advanced malwareor attacker activity across every stage of the attack sequence. Key functions include:

    --  Enhanced Threat Engines and multi-level correlation rules deliver the
        best detection and minimize false positives
    --  Virtual Analyzer uses sandbox simulation to provide additional detection
        and full forensic analysis of suspect content
    --  Smart Protection Network intelligence and dedicated threat researchers
        provide continually updated detection intelligence and correlation rules
        to identify attacks
Visibility, Analysis and Action
The new Deep Discovery Management Console provides real-time threat visibility and deep analysis in an intuitive multi-level format that allows security professionals to focus on the real risks, perform deep forensic analysis, and rapidly implement containment and remediation procedures. Key functions include:

    --  Threat Analysis Dashboard featuring quick access widgets, in-depth
        threat profiling, and geo-location of malicious communication.
    --  Watch List capability to closely monitor high severity threats and high
        value assets.
    --  Threat Connect portal to provide direct access to Trend Micro
        intelligence for a specific attack or malware.
SIEM Integration
Deep Discovery is now integrated with leading SIEM platforms to allow SIEM customers to combine Deep Discovery's unique network intelligence with the full range of events collected and analyzed by SIEM.

High Capacity Performance
Deep Discovery features a new high-performance architecture designed to meet the demanding and diverse capacity requirements of large enterprises. The product is available in a full range of hardware, software and virtual formats supporting multi-gigabit corporate backbones down to remote office locations.

Trend Micro Real-Time Threat Management Solutions

Deep Discovery is part of Trend Micro Real-Time Threat Management Solutions designed to offer network-wide visibility and control, actionable threat intelligence, and timely vulnerability protection needed to minimize exposure to advanced threats.

Supporting Quotes

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
"Never before have we experienced such an unequivocal requirement for security oversight of our critical infrastructure in the healthcare industry," said John Halamka, chief information officer, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. "As the first hospital to certify our EHR applications for Meaningful Use, BIDMC strives to take the best from technology to advance patient care and improve healthcare delivery. Every advancement for Meaningful Use requires a counter balance in security, and we are pleased that Trend Micro is focusing its security innovation to help maintain advancements in patient care and protect our critical infrastructure."

IBM
"The possibility of being victim of a targeted attack has become the constant reality for CIOs and CEOs in 2012. IBM's new security division is dedicated to ensuring and maintaining the security of our clients, and Trend Micro's efforts to integrate with QRadar adds even greater visibility for our clients into the threats and importantly, into the behavior of APT attackers," said Michael Loria, vice president of Business and Channels Development for IBM's Security Systems Division.

Additional Materials - 

For more information on APTs and targeted attacks, click here:

http://www.trendmicro.com/cloud-content/us/pdfs/business/white-papers/wp_esg-real-time-risk-mgt.pdf

For the press presentation, click here:
http://newsroom.trendmicro.com/index.php?s#

For more information on Deep Discover, click here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/us/enterprise/security-risk-management/deep-discovery/index.html

Availability
Deep Discovery general availability expected in Q2.

About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cloud securityleader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.

Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com. This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://newsroom.trendmicro.com/  and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss.   Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.

SOURCE  Trend Micro Incorporated

Trend Micro Incorporated

CONTACT: Andrea Mueller, +1-408-218-4754, andrea_mueller@trendmicro.com

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

Waterfall Security Solutions Joins McAfee Security Innovation Alliance

Working To Enable McAfee Security Suite on Unidirectionally-Secure Industrial Networks

TEL AVIV, Israel, February 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Waterfall Security Solutions(R) today announced that it has joined the McAfee(R)
Security Innovation Alliance (SIA) partner program. Under the auspices of the McAfee SIA
program, Waterfall will integrate its widely-adopted Unidirectional Security Gateway(TM)
solutions with McAfee products, including McAfee(R) Application Control and McAfee(R)
ePolicy Orchestrator(R) platform, to allow Waterfall solutions to report to
enterprise-wide instances of McAfee products from secure, unidirectionally-isolated
industrial networks. These integrations are in addition to the already-proven McAfee
NitroView(R) SIEM aggregation capabilities in the Waterfall for NitroView product.

    "Utilities, chemical plants and other critical industrial infrastructure sites are not
content to be islands of automation. These sites are demanding that enterprise-wide
deployments of security and monitoring systems extend into even the most secure industrial
enclaves," says Andrew Ginter, the Director of Industrial Security at Waterfall. "This
partnership will enable critical infrastructures and industrial sites to communicate
security events and information out of secure industrial networks and into
enterprise-spanning McAfee systems, while mitigating network-connectivity risks to the
safety and availability of industrial control systems."

    Waterfall's Gateway products replicate industrial servers and information from
industrial networks out to business networks, using hardware-enforced unidirectional
communications. The hardware permits no communications or network attack back into the
industrial network through Waterfall's Unidirectional Gateways: no denial-of-service
attacks, no worms, no advanced threats with remote control tools, not even password errors
or omissions are permitted. The gateway hardware has no physical data path that would
permit any communications back into a protected network.

    Waterfall's existing NitroView SIEM replication solution permits plant-wide NitroView
SIEM instances to report into enterprise-wide SIEM installations. The instance of the SIEM
in the plant collects, reports, and manages information from plant systems, and makes that
information available to plant personnel. The enterprise NitroView SIEM instance receives
the unidirectionally-transmitted plant SIEM information, and provides enterprise-wide
visibility, analysis and correlation capabilities.

    "McAfee is committed to securing critical infrastructures, including industrial
networks and safety-critical networks," said Ed Barry, vice president of the Security
Innovation Alliance at McAfee. "We're excited to partner with Waterfall to bring the
benefits of integrated security solutions to critical industries relying on
unidirectionally-isolated networks."

    Lior Frenkell, CEO and Co-Founder of Waterfall Security Solutions adds that "Waterfall
is pleased to partner with McAfee, and to join the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance.
McAfee has demonstrated real leadership in working to improve the security of industrial
systems and networks. Our decision to work with McAfee reflects the growing demand for
McAfee solutions on the industrial networks that Waterfall equipment protects."

    McAfee NitroView protects critical information and infrastructure. NitroView reduces
risk exposure and increases network and information availability by removing the
scalability and performance limitations of security information management. By partnering
NitroView's industry-leading analytical tools with the leading solutions in Industrial
Control Systems (ICS) and management -- such as OSIsoft's PI System(TM) -- NitroView
identifies, correlates and remediates threats to enterprise, SCADA and distributed control
systems in minutes instead of hours, allowing organizations to quickly mitigate risks to
their information and infrastructure.

    McAfee Application Control software provides an effective way to block unauthorized
applications and code on servers, corporate desktops, and fixed-function devices. This
centrally managed whitelisting solution uses a dynamic trust model and innovative security
features that thwart advanced persistent threats - without requiring signature updates or
labor-intensive list management.

    The McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator platform is the first that allows both enterprises and
governments to centrally manage security and compliance products from multiple vendors,
offering unprecedented cost savings and return on investment. With more than 45,000
customers and managing more than 60 million PCs and servers, this unique platform is
helping McAfee SIA partners to extend their reach and create complementary functionality.

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    About Waterfall: Waterfall Security Solutions Ltd. is a leading provider of
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Software Engineering Institute Publishes The CERT Guide to Insider Threats Book

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced the publication of The CERT Guide to Insider Threats: How to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Information Technology Crimes (Theft, Sabotage, Fraud) by Addison-Wesley Professional. The book covers the CERT® Insider Threat Center's extensive research over the past 10 years collecting and analyzing information about more than 700 insider cybercrimes, ranging from national security espionage to theft of trade secrets.

Authors Dawn Cappelli, Andrew Moore, and Randall Trzeciak systematically address attacks by all types of malicious insiders, including current and former employees, contractors, business partners, outsourcers, and even cloud-computing vendors. They cover three major types of insider cybercrime: IT sabotage, intellectual property theft, and fraud.

Part of the SEI Series in Software Engineering from Addison Wesley, the book offers specific guidance and countermeasures that can be immediately applied by executives, managers, security officers, and operational staff within any private, government, or military organization. "Insider threat is more than just a technical problem," says Cappelli, technical manager of Enterprise Threat and Vulnerability Management at the CERT Insider Threat Center. "It's a broad problem across all levels of an organization that involves technical staff as well as operational staff."

"We believe that the most effective way to address insider threats is not solely by technical controls, it needs to be enterprise-wide," says Trzeciak, technical team lead of the Insider Threat Research team. "The book shares actionable recommendations for the entire organization, from executive management and board members to IT, data owners, HR, and legal departments."

The CERT Insider Threat Center's 10 years of research is consolidated into nine chapters understandable by technical and non-technical readers alike. The book explains how to

    --  identify hidden signs of insider IT sabotage, theft of sensitive
        information, and fraud
    --  recognize insider threats throughout the software development life cycle
    --  use advanced threat controls to resist attacks by both technical and
        nontechnical insiders
    --  increase the effectiveness of existing technical security tools by
        enhancing rules, configurations, and associated business processes
    --  prepare for unusual insider attacks, including attacks linked to
        organized crime or the Internet underground
The CERT Guide to Insider Threats book isavailable for purchase now at Addison-Wesley's InformIT website at http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=9780321812575.

About the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute and the CERT Program
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and operated by Carnegie Mellon University. The SEI helps organizations make measurable improvements in their software engineering capabilities by providing technical leadership to advance the practice of software engineering. For more information, visit the SEI website at http://www.sei.cmu.edu. The CERT Program serves as a center of enterprise and network security research, analysis, and training within the Software Engineering Institute. For more information, visit the CERT website at http://www.cert.org.

SOURCE  Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute

Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute

CONTACT: Dana Hanzlik, +1-412-268-4793, Fax: +1-412-268-5758, public-relations@sei.cmu.edu

Web Site: http://www.sei.cmu.edu