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CrowdOptic Delivers Focus-Based Mobile Discussion Pages at Oscars

SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdOptic, a maker of crowd-driven mobile applications, today announced it has completed a deployment of its new, focus-based discussion pages during the red carpet ceremonies at the 2012 84(th )Annual Academy Awards(®). The dashboard for the CrowdOptic deployment can be viewed here: http://crowdeye.crowdoptic.com/dashboard.php.  Following a previous successful pilot of its technology earlier this month in the Super Bowl Village at Super Bowl(®) XLIV, CrowdOptic widely launched its instant social media and analytics platform for live events to its roster of event organizer clients, who currently include some of the largest sports management and media entities in the world.

At this week's Oscars, the CrowdOptic technology allowed fans who were all snapping photos or videos of the same celebrity at the same moment while walking the red carpet to be joined instantly online in a mobile discussion group based on their shared interest.  CrowdOptic's "point-and-discuss" social medium allows fans who are all pointing their phones at the same thing -- often while they are  taking photos or videos -- to be instantly joined in a live, social networking-style discussion page.  "This ability to join clusters of individuals into social networks based on their focus, instead of merely by their location, is the next huge trend," said Jim Kovach, COO of CrowdOptic and former San Francisco 49er. "It is the difference between being invited to a discussion on Oscar Night fashion and being invited to a highly segmented discussion group on one celebrity's gown -- right at the moment you are viewing that gown and capturing that image with your own camera phone."   

Users of CrowdOptic have praised it as faster and more appealing way to join a live, online following than by using hashtags.  They also praised the ability to microblog live with other spectators who share a specific common interest and to move effortlessly in and out of mobile discussion groups simply by holding up their phone or taking photos, as they normally would.  CrowdOptic's core capability is detecting significant clusters of mobile phone users who share a common focus in real time, instantly joining them together online, and creating a common call to action among them, such as an invitation to comment.

CrowdOptic is used in a wide range of premier sporting and entertainment venues and is the recipient of the prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2011 Annual Product Innovation Award.  For more information about CrowdOptic and its customers, visit http://www.crowdoptic.com/news.php. 

About CrowdOptic

CrowdOptic is a hyper-targeted enterprise mobile analytics, advertising and communication platform for live events. A next evolution of location-based services, our technology allows the enterprise to monitor the crowd's focus in real time. CrowdOptic technology can sense which attractions and athletes crowds are watching and photographing with their mobile phones, enabling a whole new generation of "Focus-Based" Services that supplies unprecedented data on fans' engagement, as well as time and location. Venues, advertisers and sponsors can respond in real-time to shifts in crowd momentum, enhance in-venue security and deliver hyper-targeted mobile media.  CrowdOptic is a privately-held, venture-backed company based in San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.crowdoptic.com.

SOURCE  CrowdOptic

CrowdOptic

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Danielle Cole of CrowdOptic, +1-650-291-3440, media@crowdoptic.com

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

TransferJet Beams You Up

BARCELONA, Spain, February 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Worlds are about to touch! This is the vision that has brought diverse companies
together to form the TransferJet Consortium. The result is an open industry standard that
allows anyone to share, store, and stream movies, photos, music, eBooks, games, magazines
and other content across multiple devices with a simple touch. Come to see what all the
excitement is about!

    At ShowStoppers you will be able to see and try out actual products and prototypes
equipped with TransferJet, a new wireless technology that allows two electronic devices to
quickly exchange data. Capable of transferring data at a rate of 560 Mbps, any digital
content can be sent within seconds. A simple spontaneous touch is all you need to send or
receive data. One can also stream video or music continuously by placing a device such as
a camcorder on a TransferJet cradle connected to a TV or stereo set. In the near future,
one might download an entire movie program or magazine from a store by just touching with
a smart phone. Commercial products incorporating TransferJet technology are available in
various countries since January 2010. Initial products include digital still cameras,
notebooks, USB cradle accessories and other categories of devices.

    The TransferJet Consortium was established in 2008 by a group of international
companies with the common goal of developing the concept, technology, usage models and
markets based on the TransferJet wireless technology. Today there are more than 50 members
including the world's leading CE companies, key component suppliers, mobile operators,
test equipment vendors and certification laboratories. Representatives from these major
companies will be on hand to explain how the consortium will be shaping the
next-generation of touch-based products and applications.

Source: TransferJet Consortium

TransferJet Consortium Administration, +81-90-2413-1166, tjc-mwc2@members.transferjet.org

HTC One Series Unveiled

HTC One(TM) Highlighted by an Amazing Camera and Authentic Sound Experience

Unprecedented momentum for HTC One series - available beginning in April with broad global availability through more than 140 mobile operators and distributors

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress - HTC, a global designer of smartphones, today unveiled its new HTC One series of smartphones that represent its most premium mobile experience with a new level of iconic design and amazing camera and authentic sound experience.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110602/SF13378LOGO )

"The best moments in life are captured with a photo or remembered by a song, so it was key for the HTC One series to improve these emotional experiences with an amazing camera and authentic sound experience," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. "We are very focused on creating a camera and audio experience customers will love and use often and we believe the HTC One series delivers this in a way never seen on a phone before."

With HTC's most premium experience, the HTC One series integrates Android 4.0 (ICS) with HTC Sense(TM) 4, the new version of HTC's branded user experience that is introducing HTC ImageSense(TM), a new suite of camera and imaging features that set HTC One apart from other phones.  HTC Sense 4 also includes broad enhancements to audio quality and simplifies how people listen to music on their phone.

Amazing Camera

With ImageSense HTC One rivals traditional digital cameras with improvements to every part of the camera, including the lens, the sensor, the software, and even integrating a new custom HTC ImageChip. These enhancements combine to deliver our fastest image capture, best image quality under adverse conditions and easiest interface that enables quick access to capturing stills and videos with side-by-side photo and video capture buttons.

    --  Superfast Capture - HTC One dramatically reduces the time it takes to
        capture those key moments. In just 0.7 seconds you're able to take a
        shot, and with a new superfast 0.2-seconds autofocus, continue to take
        nearly unlimited continuous shots simply by holding the shutter button.
    --  Good photos in adverse conditions - HTC One delivers dramatic
        enhancements in image capture quality even in adverse conditions such as
        low light, no light or with bright backlighting. The f/2.0 lens on the
        HTC One X and HTC One S offers best-in-class performance, capturing 40
        percent more light than the f/2.4 lenses available on other high-end
        phones. HTC One also includes HDR, a market-leading technology, for
        taking great photos even when there are varying levels of brightness.
    --  Video Pic (Concurrent Video/Still Capture) - With Video Pic you capture
        a photo and shoot video at the same time.  Now, while you're shooting HD
        video, all you have to do is tap the shutter button and it snaps a
        high-resolution still photo while the video continues to shoot.  You are
        also able to capture a photo frame from a previously recorded video.
    --  Dropbox integrated with HTC Sense - HTC One gives you an easy way to
        save and share your photos and videos. HTC has integrated Dropbox into
        HTC Sense 4 enabling HTC One customers to get 25 gigabytes of free
        Dropbox space for two years. That's enough to keep more than 10,000
        high-quality photos. Dropbox is also integrated throughout HTC Sense 4,
        so it's easy to edit, save and share your documents and other kinds of
        files.
    --  Sharing your photos and more - HTC One gives you a new way to share your
        photos and videos. When you plug in HTC's wireless Media Link HD*
        accessory into your TV's HDMI port, you can easily share your photos,
        videos, or anything else on your phone with your friends, family or
        colleagues regardless of the television's brand as long as it has HDMI.
Authentic Sound

With HTC One, Beats By Dr. DreAudio(TM) integration is enabled for the first time across the entire experience for richer, more authentic sound whether you're listening to your favorite music, watching a YouTube(TM) video or playing a game.  HTC One also makes it easy to get and listen to your music on your phone with the built-in HTC Sync Manager software that automatically installs to your computer when connected. Once connected, it is easy to transfer songs, artists and playlists from your music library.

Of course, people today no longer just listen to the songs stored on their phones; they use streaming services and tune into Internet radio. So HTC One lets you customize the new Music Hub with your favorite services and music applications, like the latest Soundhound technology, giving you one place to go for all of your music.

HTC One lets you take all of your music anywhere, including the car. With HTC One, you get an easy way to bring your mobile music to your car's sound system with the HTC Car Stereo Clip*. It also lets you connect to your music through more than 50 thousand online radio stations worldwide or play music from any service or app on your phone through your car speakers.  All this makes HTC One the one place to enjoy all your music, wherever you are, with the power of Beats By Dr. DreAudio and HTC Car.

HTC One X

The HTC One X features a beautifully crafted polycarbonate unibody that has the ruggedness of metal but is super lightweight. With seamless construction, the unibody combines a unique high gloss 'piano' finish and a matte back.  HTC One is blazing fast with the new NVIDIA® Tegra 3 Mobile Processor for clear graphics, faster applications and longer battery life. It includes a 1.5GHz Super 4-PLUS-1(TM) quad-core with an integrated fifth Battery Saver Core and a high-performance 12-Core NVIDIA® GPU.  The HTC One also has an amazing 4.7-inch, 720p HD screen crafted from contoured Corning(TM) Gorilla Glass. HTC One X will also be available in select 4G LTE markets with a LTE-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon S4(TM) processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU's.

HTC One S

The HTC One S is for people who want a high-end smartphone in a more compact size. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU's. It also includes a 4.3-inch screen crafted from contoured Corning(TM) Gorilla Glass. HTC One S brings HTC's innovative metal unibody styling to a new thin 7.9-mm design, making it HTC's thinnest phone yet.  The HTC One S sports two new finishes that break new ground in mobile phone innovation.  The first is an ultra-matte black Ceramic Metal surface that is the result of a microarc oxidation (MAO) process originally developed for use in satellites. It transforms the surface of the aluminum unibody into a ceramic, super-dense crystalline structure that is four times harder than anodized aluminum, enabling the HTC One S to look great over time. The second finish for the One S takes anodizing to a new level with a new patented process that creates a light-to-dark gradient fade that looks gorgeous and sophisticated.

HTC One V

Utilizing the classic, award-winning design of the HTC Legend, the HTC One V brings top-end design to a smartphone with broad appeal and a premium experience that delivers an amazing camera and authentic sound.  It features a simple, iconic aluminum unibody design that exudes craftsmanship and quality.

Global Availability

With unprecedented excitement, the HTC One series will begin shipping in April with broad global availability available beginning in April through more than 140 mobile operators and distributors globally.  For more information and to pre-register for HTC One visit http://www.htc.com.

HTC One Series

Europe, Middle East and Africa - A1 Austria, BH Telecom Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bite Lithuania, Bouygues Telecom France, Cellcom Israel, Cosmote Greece, Cosmote Romania & Global Bulgaria, Cyta Cyprus, E-Plus Germany, Elisa Estonia, Elisa Finland, EMT Estonia,  Euroset Russia, Everything Everywhere UK, H3G Austria, H3G Denmark, H3G Ireland, H3G Sweden, H3G UK, KPN Netherlands, Turkcell Turkey, LMT Latvia, M-Tel Bulgaria, Meteor Ireland, Mirs Israel, Mobilezone Switzerland, Avea Turkey, MTN Cyprus, Netcom Norway, O2 Germany, O2 Ireland, O2 UK, Omnitel Lithuania, Orange Austria, Orange France, Orange Israel, Orange Poland, Orange Romania, Orange Slovakia, Orange Switzerland, Pelephone Israel, Play Poland, MTS Russia, SFR France, SiMobil Slovenia, Sunrise Switzerland, Svyaznoy Russia, Swisscom Switzerland, T-Mobile Austria, T-Mobile Croatia, T-Mobile Czech Republic, T-Mobile Germany, T-Mobile Hungary, T-Mobile Macedonia, T-Mobile Netherlands, T-Mobile Slovakia, TDC Denmark, Tele2 Estonia, Tele2 Latvia, Tele2 Lithuania, Telefonica Czech Republic, Telekom Slovenia, Telenor Denmark, Telenor Hungary, Telenor Montenegro, Telenor Norway, Telenor Serbia, Telenor Sweden, Telia Denmark, Telia Sweden, TIM Italy, Tusmobil Slovenia, Vipnet Croatia, VIP Mobile Serbia, VIP Operator Macedonia, Virgin UK, Vodafone Czech Republic, Vodafone Germany, Vodafone Greece, Vodafone Hungary, Vodafone Ireland, Vodafone Italy, Vodafone Netherlands, Vodafone Romania, Vodafone Turkey, Vodafone UK, Wind Greece  North America: AT&T, Bell Mobility, Best Buy, C-Spire, Cellcom, Fido, Metro PCS, Bluegrass, OpenMobile, RadioShack, Rogers Communications, T-Mobile USA, Target, TELUS, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Mobile Canada Latin America: Cellcom,  Claro Argentina (America Movil), Claro Peru (America Movil), Claro Puerto Rico (America Movil), Entel Chile, Iusacell Mexico, Movistar Chile (Telefonica), nTelos, Telcel Mexico (America Movil), Telecom Personal Argentina, Telefonica Brazil,  Asia-Pacific: AIS, Bharti Airtel, China Mobile (TD-SCDMA), ChungHwa Telecom, 3HK, CSL, DiGi, DTAC, Fareastone, Globe Telecom, Indosat, M1, Mobifone, Maxis, Optus, SingTel, Smart, Smartone, StarHub, Taiwan Mobile, Telkomsel, Telstra, Viettel, Vinaphone, Vivo, Vodafone Australia, Vodafone New Zealand, XL Axiata, TRUE

About HTC

Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense(TM), a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit http://www.htc.com.

*HTC Media Link HD and HTC Car Stereo Clip are sold separately.

SOURCE  HTC

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CONTACT: Waggener Edstrom, +1-425-638-7000, htcpr@waggeneredstrom.com, for HTC

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

Sony Mobile Communications Introduces Xperia P and Xperia U - Smartphones for Connected Entertainment Experiences

Mobile World Congress, BARCELONA, Spain, February 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - Xperia P and Xperia U join Xperia S in the Xperia NXT series - next
      generation smartphones from Sony
    - Xperia P delivers outstanding screen brightness using Sony "WhiteMagic"
      display technology
    - Xperia U packs powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design

    Sony Mobile Communications today unveiled the latest additions to its Xperia(TM) NXT
series - next generation smartphones from Sony, the new Xperia P and Xperia U
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-u ]. In addition, Xperia S,
the ultimate HD smartphone [http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-s
], is now shipping to markets across the globe, with first sales in the Sony Style store
in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress. Xperia P and Xperia U will be available to
consumers globally in the second quarter of this year.

    Xperia NXT series - a connected entertainment experience

    Incorporating the best of Sony technology and premium entertainment, the Xperia NXT
series is a cornerstone of Sony's connected experience. With easy connectivity, consumers
can enjoy and share content on whichever screen best suits them, whether it's their
smartphone, TV, laptop or tablet.

    With the next generation of smartphone design from Sony, the Xperia NXT series has a
look that is instantly recognisable. These smartphones have intriguing design features
including the "transparent element", a band that encircles the base of the phone and also
integrates invisible antenna components. The transparent element illuminates when
receiving calls, texts and notifications.

    The new User Interface (UI) follows the same design principles and enhances the
Android(TM) experience - offering rich applications and content with a simple and clean
look. A new album, video player and music player will deliver compelling entertainment
experiences and the new UI design also allows consumers to access their favourite
application direct from the lock-screen.

    Xperia P and Xperia U boast Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine for
razor-sharp clarity, along with fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap in a
little over a second with a single key press. Both smartphones come with powerful 1 GHz
dual-core processors for super fast performance.

    As with Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U connect consumers to premium entertainment
experiences with access to the Sony Entertainment Network*. Out of the box, consumers can
watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on Video Unlimited or listen to millions and
millions of songs** through Music Unlimited.

    Xperia P - ultra-bright viewing experience

    With a full aluminium unibody design, Xperia P debuts WhiteMagic(TM) display
technology from Sony for the first time on a smartphone. WhiteMagic technology delivers
the brightest viewing experience; whether at the beach or on the ski slopes. Smart power
efficiency automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen to the surroundings to
conserve battery life.

    The new SmartDock, exclusively for Xperia P, offers simple connectivity to multiple
screens, turning the smartphone into an entertainment hub for the living room. Using a TV
remote control consumers can easily navigate their smartphone's media content to watch
their HD videos, the latest movies or favourite TV shows on the big screen. With USB
support in the SmartDock, they can also use a wireless keyboard and mouse to write emails,
browse and post on Facebook or watch videos from YouTube on their TV.

    Key features for Xperia P

   
    - 4" Reality Display with powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
    - WhiteMagic(TM) display technology for an ultra-bright and power efficient
      viewing experience.
    - 1 GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance with 16GB flash storage.
    - 8MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to
      capture 2D and 3D panoramic images.
    - Easy HDMI and DLNA connectivity to share content on any screen.
    - NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access a growing range of NFC
      applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags.
    - Available in a choice of silver, black and red, all with an aluminium unibody.
    - Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgrade to Android platform
      4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter of 2012.

    Xperia U - powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design

    Xperia U combines powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design that
consumers can personalise inside and out. With xLoud(TM) and Sony 3D surround sound audio
technology integrated into the music player, consumers will enjoy a crisp and loud sound
experience. They can also stream music from their Xperia U to wireless speakers with a
touch using DLNA.

    In Xperia U the transparent element illuminates to match the colour of photos viewed
in the gallery or the album art of music tracks currently playing. Xperia U can also be
personalised with exchangeable caps and themes to reflect consumers' personality and mood.

    Consumers listening to music on their Xperia U can also enjoy improved sound quality
with the stylish new Smart Headset for Android smartphones
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-p ], which features SmartKey -
a dedicated application launch key that consumers press once to launch a favourite app.

    Key features for Xperia U

   
    - 3.5" Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
    - 1 GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance.
    - 5MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to
      capture 2D and 3D panoramic images.
    - Crisp and loud listening with xLoud and 3D surround sound audio technology.
    - Available in a choice of white or black, with pink and yellow exchangeable
      caps for the base of the smartphone in the box.
    - Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgrade to Android platform
      4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter of 2012.

    *Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availabilityby region, please see
http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

    **The number of available songs varies by region.

    "Sony", "BRAVIA" and "Sony Entertainment Network" are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

    About Sony Mobile Communications

    Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading
global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information
technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Through its Xperia(TM)
smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology,
premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked
entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com

    Appendix:

   
    Xperia P specifications All services mentioned in this list may not be
                            available in every market.

    Colour                  Silver
                            Black
                            Red

    Facts                   Size: 122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm
                            Weight: 120 grams
                            1 GHz STE U8500 dual-core processor
                            Google Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable
                            to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

    Camera                  3D Sweep Panorama(TM)
                            8 MP camera
                            8x digital zoom
                            Auto focus
                            Face detection
                            Flash/Photo flash
                            Flash/Photo light
                            Front-facing camera (VGA)
                            Geotagging
                            HD video recording (1080p)
                            Image stabiliser
                            Red-eye reduction
                            Scene recognition
                            Self-timer
                            Smile detection
                            Sony Exmor R(TM) for mobile image sensor
                            Sweep Panorama(TM)
                            Sweep Multi Angle(TM)
                            Touch capture
                            Touch focus
                            Video light
                            Video recording

    Music                   3D surround sound
                            Album art
                            Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP)
                            Clear bass
                            Clear stereo
                            Music Player
                            PlayNow(TM) service
                            SensMe(TM)
                            TrackID(TM) music recognition
                            xLoud(TM)

    Internet                Android Market(TM)
                            Bookmarks
                            Google(TM) search
                            Google Voice(TM) Search
                            Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with Street view and
                            Latitude(TM)
                            NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner
                            Web browser (WebKit(TM))

    Communication           Call list
                            Conference calls
                            Facebook(TM) application
                            Facebook inside Xperia(TM)
                            Google Talk(TM) application
                            Noise suppression
                            Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM)
                            Speakerphone
                            Twitter(TM) (Timescape(TM) integration)
                            Video chat ready

    Messaging               Conversations
                            Email
                            Google Mail(TM)
                            Instant messaging
                            Multimedia messaging (MMS)
                            Predictive text input
                            Sound recorder
                            Text messaging (SMS)

    Design                  Auto rotation
                            Gesture input
                            Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
                            Live Wallpaper
                            Reality Display with Sony WhiteMagic(TM)
                            technology
                            Screenshot capturing
                            Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine
                            Touch screen
                            Contains post consumer recycled plastic and
                            waterborne paint

    Entertainment           3D Album
                            Accelerated Adobe Flash Video
                            Media browser
                            Motion gaming
                            Radio (FM radio with RDS)
                            Send to web
                            Sony Entertainment Network
                            TV launcher
                            Video streaming
                            YouTube(TM)

     Organiser              Airplane mode
                            Alarm clock
                            Calculator
                            Calendar
                            Contacts
                            Document readers
                            eCompass(TM)
                            E-Manual
                            Notes
                            Setup guide
                            Stopwatch

    Connectivity            3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
                            aGPS
                            Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology
                            DLNA Certified(R)
                            HDMI support
                            Media Transfer Protocol support
                            Micro USB support
                            Native USB tethering
                            NFC
                            PC Companion
                            Synchronisation via Microsoft(R) Exchange
                            ActiveSync(R)
                            USB High speed 2.0 support
                            USB host
                            USB Mass Storage
                            Wi-Fi(R)
                            Wi-Fi(R) hotspot functionality
                            Wisepilot(TM) turn-by-turn navigation
                            All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be
                            available in every market.

    Display                 4" Reality Display with Sony WhiteMagic(TM)
                            technology
                            960 x 540 pixels (qHD)
                            16,000,000 colour TFT
                            Hard coated shatter proof sheet on
                            scratch-resistant mineral glass

    Memory                  Internal phone storage: 16 GB (up to 13 GB
                            user-accessible memory)

    Networks                UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900
                            (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
                            GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

    Battery life            Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs*
                            Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 470 hrs*
                            Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs*
                            Standby time UMTS: Up to 475 hrs*
                            Music listening time: Up to 80 hrs
                            Video playback time: Up to 4 hrs
                            Battery: 1305 mAh typical, 1265 mAh minimum
                            *Values are according to GSM Association Battery
                            Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance
                            may vary depending on network conditions and
                            configurations, and phone usage.

    In the kit              Xperia(TM) P, embedded battery, clear audio
                            certified stereo headset, fast charger, micro USB
                            cable for charging, synchronisation and file
                            transfer, and user documentation

   
    Xperia U specifications All services mentioned in this list may not be
                            available in every market.

                            Black
    Colour                  White

                            Size: 112 x 54 x 12 mm
                            Weight: 110 grams
                            1 GHz STE U8500 dual core-processor
                            Google Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable
    Facts                   to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

                            3D Sweep panorama(TM)
                            5 megapixel camera
                            16x digital zoom
                            Auto focus
                            Face detection
                            Flash/Photo flash
                            Flash/Photo light
                            Front-facing camera (VGA)
                            Geotagging
                            HD video recording (720p)
                            Red-eye reduction
                            Self-timer
                            Send to web
                            Sweep Multi Angle
                            Sweep panorama(TM)
                            Video light
    Camera                  Video recording

                            Album art
                            Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP)
                            Clear bass
                            Clear stereo
                            Manual equalizer
                            Music Player
                            PlayNow(TM) service
                            SensMe(TM)
                            TrackID(TM) music recognition
    Music                   xLoud(TM)

                            Android Market(TM)
                            Bookmarks
                            Google(TM) search
                            Google Voice(TM) Search
                            Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with Street view and
                            Latitude(TM)
                            NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner
    Internet                Web browser (WebKit(TM))

                            Call list
                            Conference calls
                            Facebook(TM) application
                            Facebook inside Xperia(TM)
                            Google Talk(TM) application
                            Noise suppression
                            Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM)
                            Speakerphone
                            Twitter(TM) (Timescape(TM) integration)
    Communication           Video chat ready

                            Conversations
                            Email
                            Google Mail(TM)
                            Instant messaging
                            Multimedia messaging (MMS)
                            Predictive text input
                            Sound recorder
                            Text messaging (SMS)
                            Gesture input
    Messaging               Voice input

                            Auto rotation
                            Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
                            Picture wallpaper
                            Reality Display with
                            Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine
                            Screenshot capturing
                            Touch screen
                            Live Wallpaper
    Design                  Contains post consumer recycled plastic and
                            waterborne paint

                            Media browser
                            Radio (FM radio with RDS)
                            Sony Entertainment Network
                            Video streaming
    Entertainment           YouTube(TM)

                            Alarm clock
                            Calculator
                            Calendar
                            Airplane mode
                            3D Album
                            Infinite button
                            Contacts
                            Setup guide
                            Stopwatch
    Organiser               Timer

                            3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
                            aGPS
                            Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology
                            DLNA Certified(R)
                            Media Transfer Protocol support
                            Micro USB support
                            Modem
                            Native USB tethering
                            Media Go(TM)
                            Synchronisation via Microsoft(R) Exchange
                            ActiveSync(R)
                            USB High speed 2.0 support
                            USB mass storage
                            USB Host
                            Wi-Fi(R)
                            Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality
                            Wisepilot(TM) turn-by-turn navigation
    Connectivity            All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be
                            available in every market.

                            3.5" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine
                            854 x 480 pixels
                            16,000,000 colour TFT
    Display                 Anti-reflection coating on scratch-resistant
                            mineral glass

                            RAM (for active apps and OS services): 512 MB
                            System memory (for Android firmware): 2 GB
                            Phone memory (for downl. apps and apps data): 2 GB
                            Internal storage (for photos, music, videos and
                            downl. apps): 4 GB
                            Internal phone storage: 8 GB (up to 6 GB
    Memory                  user-accessible memory)

                            UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band
                            I)
                            GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
                            UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I)
    Networks                GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

                            Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs 36 min*
                            Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 260 hrs*
                            Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 36 min*
                            Standby time UMTS: Up to 472 hrs*
                            Music listening time: Up to 45 hrs
                            Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs
    Battery life            Battery: 1320 mAh typical, 1290 mAh minimum
                            *Values are according to GSM Association Battery
                            Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance
                            may vary depending on network conditions and
                            configurations, and phone usage.

                            Xperia(TM) U, battery, exchangeable caps, stereo
                            headset, charger, micro USB cable for charging,
                            synchronisation and file transfer, and user
    In the kit              documentation

    FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

    For more information, images and videos please visit:
http://pressreleases.sonymobile.com

    Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department

    Mattias Holm +44-7961974048

    General Press: +44-208 762 5858

Source: Sony Mobile Communications

Marvell Showcases Total Solutions for Mobile Devices, Smart TVs, Cloud Computing and Connectivity at Mobile World Congress 2012

Marvell announces new silicon technology for markets around the world, features and functionality for end users, such as Mobile Printing, and 802.11ac support across its Avastar family of wireless solutions

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) will showcase at Mobile World Congress 2012 end-to-end silicon platform solutions for mobile devices, Smart TVs, connectivity, cloud computing and services, which demonstrate the breadth of Marvell's robust technology portfolio. With new product introductions to accelerate the adoption of global mobile standards, powerful innovative LTE devices and support for the upcoming 802.11ac standard, Marvell's mobile technology allows end users to quickly and easily access the content they value from anywhere in the world, enabling consumers around the world to enjoy the "connected lifestyle."

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"I am very proud that we are a strong driving force behind the evolution of the smart devices people around the world use every day in the home and at work, from mobile smartphones and smart TVs, such as Google TV, to smart appliances, energy-efficient lighting and mobile printing," said Weili Dai, Co-Founder of Marvell. "I believe Marvell is leading the pack in enabling the adoption of the connected lifestyle faster than ever. By leveraging our rich and broad-based technology portfolio, we empower our customers and partners with end-to-end game changing solutions at a low cost for the mass market."

Marvell at Mobile World Congress

Marvell's latest technologies will be showcased at Mobile World Congress, being held Feb. 27 - March 1, 2012, at Fira Montjuic in Barcelona. To see demonstrations and learn more, show attendees and media can visit the Marvell booth, AV55, located in the Hall Avenue. New products and demonstrations include:

    --  Global Mobility Solutions: True global mobility is impossible without
        the ability to connect from anywhere in the world from a single device.
        With the proliferation of various global broadband standards that differ
        from region-to-region, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) need
        turn-key mobile solutions that provide seamless global connectivity
        without sacrificing performance or power. At MWC, Marvell will be
        announcing a number of industry-first mobile technologies that we
        believe will drive the next-generation of mobile devices - powerful,
        efficient and, most importantly, seamlessly connected and unrestricted
        by geographic barriers. Marvell - a long-time leader in driving the LTE
        standard forward in China through its collaboration with the Chinese
        government, telecoms and OEMs - will also announce new TD solutions that
        will drastically increase the time-to-market and lower the cost of new
        devices for the Asia Pacific Region (APAC).
Based on the Kinoma® platform, an innovative, elegant open-source mobile software platform, Marvell continues to provide complete silicon solutions that enable simple user experiences for an unprecedented range of mobile devices. Marvell will also highlight its significant momentum in emerging markets with a number of new TD-SCDMA handset design wins.

    --  Wireless Connectivity Technology: Superior wireless technology is the
        crux of Marvell's mobility platform; its low-power Avastar(TM) wireless
        portfolio enables faster, more reliable connectivity and features
        cutting edge technology that supports new use cases necessitated by the
        burgeoning mobile industry. At MWC, Marvell is announcing significant
        upgrades to its single chip combination radio portfolio - including
        802.11ac, near field communications (NFC) and location based services -
        that is intended to reduce footprint and cost while increasing
        performance and offering advanced wireless capabilities to a broad range
        of consumer products. It will also showcase its Wi-Fi Display
        technology, a standards-based mechanism for reliable, peer-to-peer,
        1080p high-definition (HD) video and audio streaming between wireless
        devices and high definition displays and set top boxes. By enabling
        consumers to mirror the display from a mobile device onto a larger
        screen in real-time, consumers can seamlessly move and view content
        among various devices, anytime, anywhere.

    --  Mobile Printing: As a leader in Wi-Fi, mobile handset solutions and
        printing, Marvell seamlessly integrates printing into the mobile
        experience. At MWC, Marvell is announcing mobile printing support for
        key mobile architectures, including Wi-Fi Direct printing, which is
        intended to give consumers the simple, seamless ability to print on the
        go.

    --  Digital Entertainment: The pervasiveness of mobile technology goes
        beyond smartphones and tablets - the seamlessly connected lifestyle has
        influenced the way consumers interact with technology at home, in the
        office and on-the-go. Marvell will demonstrate its ARMADA® 1500-based
        "Foresight Platform," which has been designed into the new Google TV,
        offering an exceptional television and multimedia experience for the
        next generation of Smart TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and beyond.
        From HD and 3D streaming video to immersive sound, the services
        consumers have come to love - such as Netflix, Pandora, YouTube and
        Picasa - can now arrive lighting fast, crystal clear and seamlessly
        transferable to any device.

    --  Cloud Services: The connected lifestyle is defined by anytime, anywhere
        access to critical data from a mobile device, causing new products,
        applications and services to increasingly rely on the cloud. Marvell's
        Cloud Services are designed to play a key role in accommodating the
        immediate and secure transfer of large amounts of data to and from
        devices via the Internet, with high-performance storage technology that
        enables unmitigated access to data without expensive investments in
        servers, storage and networking infrastructure. Marvell's networking,
        storage and computing products are designed to ensure a reliable, robust
        and secure experiences across the home, private and public clouds.
        Combined with the Kinoma platform, Marvell's Cloud Services enable a
        complete, fully integrated solution that supports consumer access to any
        content, from cloud services such as Facebook, YouTube and email, to
        downloadable content such as photos and audio files that reside on the
        mobile device.

    --  Smart Home Integration: Marvell's smart energy management platforms,
        complemented by the Kinoma platform, are designed to give consumers the
        ability to conveniently manage their smart appliances and lighting
        solutions from anywhere in the world, reducing energy consumption and
        extending the Connected Lifestyle through the home. The Smart Energy
        Platform provides rich Wi-Fi connectivity enabling smart appliances to
        seamlessly integrate into consumers' home networks and devices, such as
        smart phones and tablets, as well as the broader Internet and
        cloud-based services. The Smart LED Lighting Platform is designed around
        innovative LED driver ICs, along with low-power ZigBee networking, to
        provide a complete, wirelessly networked lighting control solution.
About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.

Marvell, the M logo, ARMADA and Kinoma are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Avastar is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

    For Further Information Contact:
    Marvell Media Relations
    Daniel Yoo                                 Kim Anderson
    Tel: 408-505-7045                          Tel: 408-623-1247
    yoo@marvell.com                            kimander@marvell.com
SOURCE  Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.

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Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.

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

Symmetricom Introduces Industry's First LTE Synchronization Interoperability Tests over IPv6

Successful completion of tests with Alcatel Lucent ensures seamless transition to next generation networks (NGN) for global operators

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Symmetricom®, Inc.(NASDAQ: SYMM) a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced the successful completion of tests using Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) demonstrating interoperability between network elements, LTE eNodeBs and synchronization master clocks. The testing was performed between Symmetricom's grandmaster clock connected to Alcatel-Lucent's switches, routers, and LTE basestations. The tests were the first in the industry to assess IPv6 interoperability and were conducted to support customers as they plan for and begin deploying IPv6.

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"IPv6 is a key initiative for many operators in 2012 and the transition will require solutions and technologies that are interoperable," said Fred Davant, LTE and Light Radio senior product manager, Alcatel-Lucent.  "We're proud to have conducted these industry-first tests with Symmetricom because this demonstrates to our customers that we are able to support their IPv6 initiatives over their LTE networks."

Interoperability and consistent timekeeping are critical as network operator's transition services to an IPv6 infrastructure. In addition to technology upgrades, operators will likely face a period of overlap, where both IPv6 and IPv4 will require support. Symmetricom already provides IPv6-enabled 1588 grandmasters and a next generation network (NGN) ready platform that can adapt to any network topology.

"Operators need to make sure vendors support and test for interoperability before selecting IPv6 technologies and the success of this interoperability testing is a significant milestone in helping our customers prepare for the transition process," said Manish Gupta, vice president of marketing and business development for Symmetricom.

Alcatel-Lucent is a member of the SyncWorld(TM) Ecosystem Program launched in March 2011, which supports interoperability and promotes a standards-based approach to support precise timing and synchronization requirements for communications networks. Membership requires interoperability testing between Symmetricom and the program members to ensure delivery of precise timing and synchronization services across the network. For more information about Symmetricom's SyncWorld Ecosystem Program, please visit http://www.symmetricom.com/syncworld/.

About Symmetricom, Inc.

Symmetricom (NASDAQ:SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS® timing. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com or join the dialogue at http://www.twitter.com/symmetricom.

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Symmetricom Contact:
Tracy Schriver
Symmetricom, Inc.
t: 707-636-1908
tschriver@symmetricom.com

Media Contact:
Liam Rose
GolinHarris for Symmetricom
t:  415-318-4380
lrose@golinharris.com

SOURCE  Symmetricom, Inc.

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Symmetricom, Inc.

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After a Year of Close Collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent and with the Support of Samsung, Telefonica Unveils Smart 4G Experience at Mobile World Congress

-- Telefonica's smarter 4G delivers increased capacity in high data-traffic density areas and greater bandwidth than current LTE networks, as well as superior indoor coverage

-- Small-cell technology speeds up network deployment, reduces costs and makes more efficient use of spectrum use and costs

-- First LTE deployment of its kind at 2.6Ghz band frequency and the first time that real users will be able to experience the benefits of the 4G technology of the future

BARCELONA, Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telefonica today announced the first live experience of the world's "smartest" 4G network, in the most ambitious technological innovation ever deployed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) (1). The network - the world´s first of its kind in the 2.6Ghz frequency band - provides download speeds of 100 Mbps, between 40-60Mbps on upload, vastly improved indoor coverage and can increase capacity by up to 400% in high density data-traffic areas.

Based on Alcatel-Lucent's lightRadio(TM) technology, Telefonica's network is a revolutionary first step toward a real "HetNet" network, which greatly improves mobile coverage by bringing small-cell base stations closer to the customer. In this deployment conventional radio base stations co-exist with 4G metro cells (small base stations incorporating antennas and radio) working on the same frequency and with no interference. As a strong supporter for Telefonica's LTE service initiative, Samsung is also presenting the first LTE smart mobile devices for band 7 (2.6Mhz), GALAXY S II LTE smartphone and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE tablet, which can be used on this new high-capacity network.

The most significant feature of Telefonica's LTE network is its increased capacity - with each cell comfortably supporting 30 people browsing simultaneously with average speed of 30Mbps. Tests conducted on this network show that a 400% increase in capacity can be made available to users compared to a conventional network design, and that significantly higher capacity gains could be delivered with denser metro-network design. The network supports speeds of up to 10 times those offered by the 3G network, with download speeds of 100Mbps, upload speeds of 40-60 Mbps and with latency times of around 20-25 milliseconds.

"Today the future of mobile networks begins," said Enrique Blanco, Telefonica's Chief Technology Officer. "The deployment of LTE that Telefonica has brought to the MWC, together with Alcatel-Lucent, gives us a glimpse of a tomorrow where everyone and everything is seamlessly connected, and in superfast time. But the challenge ahead is to ensure that all the technologies currently being deployed - 2G, 3G, LTE, WiFi and Fiber - can co-exist to deliver next generation communications. Telefonica's strategy is to develop intelligent networks that allow these different technologies to co-exist efficiently and cover customers' growing connectivity needs in markets that are at different stages of development." 

Another key benefit of the advanced feature network is that it utilizes the same frequency for several network layers, allowing for far more efficient use of spectrum. This solution would also reduce network deployment costs by as much as 40%, as the installation of small-cells significantly reduces the amount of construction, installation and configuration work needed. Additionally, small-cells use less powerful amplification equipment, resulting in energy savings of up to 35% and a guaranteed reduction in environmental impact.

Wim Sweldens, President of Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Division said: "This close collaboration with Telefonica through our co-creation program is a clear articulation of the future of mobile broadband - rather than merely evolving their current architecture, which was designed for voice and messaging, Telefonica is making fast progress toward building a mobile broadband network designed with the future in mind. The wireless network of the future needs to be lighter, greener and closer to customers and deliver much higher capacity - that is what lightRadio is all about."

"Samsung has been actively collaborating with Telefonica for LTE trial services with a variety of device line-up from LTE dongles to MiFi and LTE smartphones across European markets. I am excited to join Telefonica's breakthrough LTE demonstration with our representative LTE models, GALAXY S II LTE and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE," said DJ Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing team for Samsung Mobile. "We are fully committed to supporting Telefonica's LTE roll-out and hopefully will try to expand our LTE partnerships not only for European markets but also including Latin American markets. Our ambition is to become a number one LTE partner for Telefonica."

Visitors to MWC will be able to experience first-hand the wide range of options generated by this innovative network at the Telefonica stand (Hall 8), where the smallest metro cells in the market and the latest LTE devices from Samsung are being exhibited. A video wall will demonstrate the capabilities of the network by projecting video filmed live at the congress and delivered via LTE. The Samsung LTE devices will be used for high-definition videoconferences. This will demonstrate for both applications the improvements in speeds of both links for uploads and downloads. There will be real-time gaming demonstrations as well as augmented reality and hypermedia applications that highlight the latency and versatility of the network.

About Telefonica

Telefonica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world in terms of market capitalisation and number of customers. From this outstanding position in the industry, and with its mobile, fixed and broadband businesses as the key drivers of its growth, Telefonica has focused its strategy on becoming a leading company in the digital world. 

The company has a significant presence in 25 countries and a customer base that amounts more than 300 million accesses around the world. Telefonica has a strong presence in Spain, Europe and Latin America, where the company focuses an important part of its growth strategy.

Telefonica is a 100% listed company, with more than 1.5 million direct shareholders. Its share capital currently comprises 4.563.996.485 ordinary shares traded on the Spanish Stock Market (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia) and on those in London, New York, Lima, and Buenos Aires.

About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)

The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology, products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost R&D organizations, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Alcatel-Lucent is committed to making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission - Realizing the Potential of a Connected World.

With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The Company achieved revenues of Euro 15.3 billion in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.

For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 222,000 people in 205 offices across 71 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD.

Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com

(1)Telefonica has not only covered the Fira grounds but also other Barcelona hotspots includingthe Camp Nou football stadium, the Diagonal 00 tower, and the Ayre and Arts hotels.

Electronic Iberia, Jose Luis Arranz, Corporate Communication Manager, +34 91 714 36 00, jl.arranzamsung.com; or Alcatel-Lucent, Press Contact, Simon Poulter, +33 (0)1 40 76 50 84, simon.poulter@alcatel-lucent.com
SOURCE  Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Telefonica S.A, Press Office, +34 91 482 38 00, prensa@telefonica.es, http://www.telefonica.com/saladeprensa; or Samsung

Web Site: http://www.telefonica.com/saladeprensa

Huawei Introduces the World's Fastest Smartphone: The Ascend D quad

BARCELONA, Spain, February 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    With Huawei's proprietary quad-core chip and power management system

    Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions
provider, today introduced the world's fastest quad-core smartphone, the Huawei Ascend D
quad. Powered by the Huawei's K3V2 quad-core 1.2GHz/1.5GHz processor and boasting the most
compact design among 4.5-inch smartphones, the Ascend D quad expands the realm of
possibilities for consumers with an Android 4.0 operating system and Huawei's proprietary
power management system which provides up to 30% in energy savings.

    "We've listened to people's top demands from smartphones: speed, long-battery life,
high quality visual and audio capabilities, and a compact, lightweight handset. The Huawei
Ascend D quad exceeds these expectations," said Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei Device. "In
January at the Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas, we achieved a world record for the
world's slimmest smartphone with the Huawei Ascend P1 S. We are proud to once again
introduce a world-first at the 2012 Mobile World Congress with the Ascend D quad, the
fastest smartphone."

    The Ascend D quad is an entertainment dynamo with its 4.5-inch 720P high definition
touchscreen, and the industry's most powerful 32-bit true color graphic processor. Its PPI
330 screen providing crystal clear display even under direct sunlight, is complemented by
its Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and Audience earSmart(TM) voice technology for an experience
which excels across the senses. Its 8-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera, 1.3 megapixel
front-facing camera, and 1080p full HD video-capture and playback capabilities enables you
to record your special moments in clearer, richer detail.

    The Ascend D quad comes with an 1800mAh battery, which lasts for one to two days with
normal usage. The smartphone's prowess is enhanced by Huawei Device's proprietary power
management technology which provides a longer battery life of up to 30% compared to
industry average by adjusting power consumption according to usage needs. It also ensures
higher chipset performance and efficiency by maintaining a low chip temperature.

    Measuring 64mm narrow and 8.9mm slim, the Ascend D quad is proof that good things do
come in small packages. With an ultra-thin frame, the lightweight and compact smartphone's
4.5-inch touchscreen seems to vanish into the edge, creating an "infinity" feel and
allowing an exceptionally narrow body.

    In addition to innovative hardware design, the Ascend D quad also has outstanding
software design. In addition to its Android 4.0 operating system, the Ascend D quad
optimizes the user experience, ensuring greater ease of use.

    As part of the Ascend D series, Huawei also introduced the Ascend D quad XL and the
Ascend D1 smartphones. The Ascend D quad XL comes with a 2500mAh battery which provides
two to three days of normal usage. With the same specifications as the Ascend D quad, the
Ascend D quad XL measures 10.9 mm slim. The Ascend D1 runs on a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU and
has a 1670mAh battery.

    The Ascend D quad series will be available in China, Australia, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
North and South America, and the Middle East in Q2 2012. The Ascend D1 will be available
in the above markets from April 2012.

    About Huawei Device

    Huawei Device believes that everyone can be the center of information and that the
world would be a better place if access and information barriers were knocked down. Its
strong suite of mobile phones, mobile broadband devices and home devices is testimony to
Huawei Device's focus on customers and its commitment to providing user-friendly mobile
internet experiences through ongoing innovation. Based on more than two decades of success
in the information and communications industry, and with our own channel expertise,
operational capabilities and global partner resources, Huawei Device is transforming from
a company that sells millions of devices in single transactions to large businesses, to a
"Business-to-People" (B2P) brand that also sells individual devices directly to millions
of people. As at the end of 2011, Huawei Device serves more than 500 operators all over
the world. For more information, visit Huawei Device online:
http://www.huaweidevice.com

    For regular updates on Huawei Device, follow us on:

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huaweidevice

    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HuaweiDevice

    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/HuaweiDeviceCo

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Source: Huawei Device

For media enquiries, please contact: Sybil Lau, Burson-Marsteller for Huawei Device, Email: sybil.lau@bm.com, Tel: +852-2963-6771

Loyalty Partner Solutions (LPS) is New Miles & More Programme Operator

FRANKFURT and MUNICH, February 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Deutsche Lufthansa AG is migrating its Miles & More programme to a new technological
platform. The existing platform is replaced by an IT system developed by Munich-based
Loyalty Partner Solutions (LPS). This change is the result of increasing Miles & More
member numbers, more complex business processes and tougher demands with regard to
campaign management, all of which require a flexible and scalable software architecture.
Under the ten-year agreement, LPS will be responsible for operating and further developing
the Miles & More system.

    "Miles & More is one of the world's largest and most complex frequent flyer programmes
and IT projects. With the new platform and our general contractor LPS, we are setting
another important milestone in the history of the programme. We are laying the foundations
for a more customer-friendly system that will enable us to react faster to future
technological changes," says Guenter Friedrich, Vice President Development IT Sales
Systems, Deutsche Lufthansa AG.

    "We are delighted to be migrating the Miles & More programme to a new technological
platform," says Christian Hess, Managing Director of Loyalty Partner Solutions. "In
developing a state-of-the-art and highly flexible solution for Lufthansa, we were able to
draw on, among other things, our many years of experience as an IT service provider for
Europe's biggest bonus programme Payback."

    The new system is based on the "Loyalty Management Suite" (LMS) standard solution from
Loyalty Partner Solutions. This flexible software platform for setting up and operating
customer loyalty programmes covers the entire chain of customer loyalty activities - from
managing accounts and redemption processes to conducting advertising campaigns. It also
supports interfaces to all common CRM and data warehouse systems and therefore brings
together all available programme information within the company.

    The solution - known as "Samba" (Special Advanced Miles & More Business Architecture)
- is a central system of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. It keeps the cost of operating the
classical functions of a customer loyalty programme low, while at the same time offering
greater flexibility when it comes to the design of the Miles & More programme and
conducting campaigns. For example, Lufthansa can now integrate new programme partners into
the system more easily. Miles & More employees can also use Samba to themselves configure
promotion rules stored in the system for ensuring the correct implementation of collection
and redemption processes.

    About Loyalty Partner Solutions

    Loyalty Partner Solutions GmbH, based in Munich, is a provider of industry-specific
customer management solutions. The company develops and implements IT solutions that allow
professional operation of customer loyalty programmes. These solutions focus on the retail
and transport / aviation industries. The centrepiece of the portfolio is the Loyalty
Management Suite (LMS), a software platform for the setup and operation of customer
loyalty programmes. The company's customers include the PAYBACK loyalty programme and
Deutsche Bahn AG with its BahnCard, bahn.bonus and bahn.comfort programmes. Since February
2012, LPS has been operating Deutsche Lufthansa's Miles & More frequent flyer programme.
As the general contractor, LPS is responsible for project management, software development
and testing, and integration and migration. It is also in charge of further developing the
programme. For more information, please contact: http://www.lpsolutions.com

   
    Press contact:
    Nina Purtscher
    Corporate Communications
    Loyalty Partner GmbH
    Theresienhoehe 12
    80339 Munich
    Germany
    Tel: +49(0)89-99741-206
    E-mail: nina.purtscher@loyaltypartner.com

Source: Loyalty Partner Solutions

Gamesys: Online Slots Player Scoops The Loot in Jackpotjoy's Reel Wild West Showdown

LONDON, February 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

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Source: Jackpotjoy

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

Exent's GameTanium Mobile(TM) Launches on Android Tablets

Company's Vision of Anytime, Anywhere Game Play One Step Closer to Consumers Worldwide

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- @ MWC 2012 - Exent's vision of enabling anytime, anywhere game play took another step forward today as the company unveiled the first and only all-you-can-play subscription service for tablets offering unlimited game play of dozens of the hottest games on Android, including Fruit Ninja, Baseball Superstars®, and T-Racer HD.  With this launch, Exent's GameTanium(TM) service will now extend across all of the leading consumer electronics platforms - PCs, smartphones, TVs and tablets.

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Coming off a 2011 holiday season that witnessed consumers purchasing tablets at a torrid pace, the recent exponential growth in sales promises to spur the consumption of games, which numerous studies indicate are the number one activity on tablet devices.  GameTanium Mobile capitalizes on this new demand by providing consumers an easy one-stop shop for filling up their tablets with only the latest and best graphically rich games available on the market.  With mobile game play continuing its dramatic growth curve, GameTanium now offers operators the ability to leverage Exent's world leading Games on Demand service on the two mobile platforms their consumers want most.

Exent powers the Games on Demand offerings for the world's leading service providers. With its suite of platform enablement options - from PC to TV to smartphone to tablets - Exent's Built with GameTanium services give operators an incredibly "sticky" value-added service that increases average revenue per user (ARPU), strengthens brand loyalty and retention and can be merchandised in virtually limitless ways.  Combining GameTanium's content and programming expertise with customizable elements ranging from a brandable UI to pricing and packaging, the service provides carriers with the industry's most turnkey Games on Demand solution on the market.

For game publishers, GameTanium offers a rich channel for delivering their games across multiple platforms, increasing the life of games and royalties that games earn.  GameTanium's exclusive catalog and merchandising expertise also enables premium pricing by elevating superior games above the overwhelming population of game demos, spam, broken apps and just plain boring games offered in the Android Market.

"The GameTanium tablet offering is yet another step in our anytime, anywhere game play vision," says Zvi Levgoren, CEO at Exent.  "We now offer our world-leading Games on Demand service across all of the platforms necessary to enable games to be played wherever, whenever and however consumers want to play them.  As a result, the service represents a great opportunity for carriers to engage their customers on a more meaningful and ultimately, more profitable level and for game publishers to drive their games more deeply into players' lives."

The GameTanium tablet service is available for Android tablets for a low monthly fee.  Users can start their free three-day trial of the service by visiting http://m.gametanium.com/tablet.html from their Android device.

Operators and OEM's can try the new GameTanium tablet along with mobile and TV services by visiting Exent at the Israel Mobile & Communications Association Pavilion (Hall 6 C50) at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 27 through March 1.  Android publishers and developers can also learn more about adding their apps to the service by visiting Exent at the show or by visiting http://exent.com/market-solutions/opportunity-for-publishers.html.

About Exent
Exent is the leading global market solutions provider for monetization of mobile and PC games.  Exent delivers technologies and products for various markets, including video game publishers, mobile operators, broadband service providers, consumer portals, consumer electronic manufacturers, media companies, ad agencies, brand owners, retailers and others. 

Media Contact:
Lynda Curtis 
781-559-0423
Exent@rfbinder.com

SOURCE  Exent

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Exent

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

AT&T Celebrates New Larger, High Tech Bilingual Store in Queens Center Mall

Former New York Yankees Legendary Pitcher Dwight Gooden Attended Ribbon-Cutting, Met Fans

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T* today announced a grand opening celebration for a new, larger high-tech wireless store in the Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, New York.

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New York Yankees legend and pitcher of a perfect game Dwight Gooden attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m.  Gooden was also  on hand to meet fans and to sign AT&T autograph cards only between 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. No personal memorabilia was permitted.

"The Queens Center Mall store expansion augments our growing portfolio of bilingual retail locations in the metro NY area," said Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager for AT&T in New York and New Jersey. "Customers can 'try before they buy' the most advanced devices and get assistance in their language of choice."

As part of the grand opening celebration, customers were eligible for up to $50 off all 4G capable Android smartphones and tablets only at the Queens Center Mall from February 23-February 26.**

"Wireless technology is a part of our daily lives and I am pleased to see AT&T's new facility will give Queens residents and businesses hands on access to the latest electronic devices on the market," said Council Member Leroy Comrie. "Bilingual representatives being on staff to assist with customer service and technical support is a plus. Helping more people familiarize themselves with wireless technology will help close the digital divide."

Located on the Concourse level of the Queens Center Mall at 90-15 Queens Boulevard, the store is led by industry veteran ­Pablo Maldonado and has a team of 27 sales consultants; 23 sales consultants are bilingual in Spanish and all are trained to assist customers - both business and consumer - with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support.  Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Queens Center Mall store brings the number of AT&T owned  stores in Queens to ­­­ten.  There are more than 60 AT&T owned stores in the five boroughs. Across metropolitan New York and northern New Jersey, there are more than 135 AT&T owned stores. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of local authorized dealers and national retail locations. 

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

** Offer valid 2/23-2/26 at the Queens Center Mall store location only. If handset purchase price before up to $50 discount (excluding tax) is less than discount, any remaining discount is forfeited. Offer excludes Apple®-branded products and GoPhone®.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. 

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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CONTACT: Robin Verges, +1-212-843-8075, rverges@rubenstein.com for AT&T Corporate Communications

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

Elitecore Announces NetVertex Policy Manager 6.2 Version

NEW DELHI, February 25, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

         Enables service providers to tap new opportunity represented by B2B business

                models - tie-ups with third-party OTTs , content providers

    Elitecore Technologies, leading provider of OSS/BSS solutions, announced the release
of NetVertex 6.2 Policy Manager. The solution captures 2-sided growth opportunities for
service providers through its in-built capability to Identify & manage QoS, Subscriptions,
usage & CDR enrichment for Partners that wish to interact with the telco user base such
as: OTT providers, content providers, application providers, device-makers, event
organizers and more.

    The solution aims to fix existing broken OTT video value chain by raising the bar on
consumer expectations for personalized, on-demand content on multiple devices. According
to an Elitecore sample survey done with 1000 Smartphone & Tablet users, 22% of users are
very willing to pay extra for improved QoE with 32% of tablet users showing preference for
full-length TV episodes or feature movies.

    Dhaval Vora, VP, Product Management and Solutions, Elitecore says, "We are bringing
NetVertex 6.2 in response to the crucial role played by the Policy Manager in enabling
2-sided business opportunities such as the Telco 2.0 model. A win-win for all stakeholders
in the mobile value chain: the operator generates additional revenues while reducing
subscriber churn and creating differentiation, the partner gets instant access to large
customer base with reduced time-to-delivery and the end user enjoys a reliable,
high-quality viewing experience on their smart device."

    NetVertex 6.2 supports several innovative partner use cases such as:

   
    - Sponsored Promotion in HD - e.g., Exclusive movie promotions in HD for
      enthusiastic IPAD/ tablet users, with 15 mins free promo. Movie production house pays
      operator for Premium service (Promo) and thereafter revenue sharing based on video
      subscriptions.
    - Advertisers Model - e.g., OTT providers may offer its digital advertisers
      segmented promotions in HD for a particular time (a festive time), or day, or
      promotion of a new season of series etc.
    - Media & Retailers Model - e.g., LIVE events and HD streaming in partnership
      with event organizers to increase viewership. Operators notify subscribers over SMS &
      email. Subscribers can easily sign up and view the event from the Service Selection
      Portal. The event organizer pays the operator based on the number of subscriptions.

    NetVertex is available as a standalone policy manager or pre-integrated with
Elitecore's billing & revenue management suite for a platform-based approach to policy.
The portfolio integrates with the Service Selection Portal, for subscriber-initiated
services.

Source: Elitecore Technologies

L K Pathak, Chief Manager Corporate Communications, of Elitecore Technologies, +91 9925012059, l.k.pathak@elitecore.com

Elitecore Announces NetVertex Policy Manager 6.2 Version

DELHI, India, February 25, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Enables service providers tap new opportunity represented by B2B business models -
tie-ups with third-party OTTs , content providers

    Elitecore Technologies, leading provider of OSS/BSS solutions, announced the release
of NetVertex 6.2 Policy Manager. The solution captures 2-sided growth opportunities for
service providers through its in-built capability to Identify & manage QoS, Subscriptions,
usage & CDR enrichment for Partners that wish to interact with the telco user base such
as: OTT providers, content providers, Application providers , device-makers, event
organizers and more.

    The solution aims to fix existing broken OTT video value chain by raising the bar on
consumer expectations for personalized, on-demand content on multiple devices. According
to an Elitecore sample survey done with 1000 Smartphone & Tablet users, 22% of users are
very willing to pay extra for improved QoE with 32% tablet users showing preference for
full-length TV episodes or feature movies.

    Dhaval Vora, VP, Product Management and Solutions, Elitecore says, "We are bringing
NetVertex 6.2 in response to the crucial role played by the Policy Manager in enabling
2-sided business opportunities such as the Telco 2.0 model. A win-win for all stakeholders
in the mobile value chain: the operator generates additional revenues while reducing
subscriber churn and creating differentiation, the partner gets instant access to large
customer base with reduced time-to-delivery and the end user enjoys reliable, high quality
viewing experience on their smart device."

    NetVertex 6.2 supports several innovative partner use cases such as:-

    > Sponsored Promotion in HD - eg- Exclusive Movie promotions in HD for enthusiastic
IPAD/ tablet users, with 15 mins free promo. Movie production house pays operator for
Fermium service (Promo) and thereafter revenue sharing based on video subscriptions.

    > AdvertisersModel- eg OTT providers may offer its digital advertisers segmented
promotions in HD for particular time ( Festive time) or day or Promotion of a new Season
of series etc.

    > Media & Retailers Model- eg- LIVE events HD Streaming in Partnership with event
organizers to increase viewership. Operators notify subscribers over SMS & Email.
Subscribers can easily sign up and view the event from Service Selection Portal. The event
organizer pays the operator based on number of subscriptions.

    NetVertex is available as a standalone policy manager or pre- integrated with
Elitecore's Billing & revenue management suite for platform-based approach to policy. The
portfolio integrates with the Service Selection Portal, for Subscriber initiated services.

   
       Press contact
       Elitecore Technologies
       L K Pathak
       Chief Manager Corporate Communications - Elitecore Technologies
       M: +91-9925012059
       E: l.k.pathak@elitecore.com

Source: Elitecore Technologies

Elitecore Mobile Data Offload Solution Sees Growing Adoption by Leading Telcos

DELHI, India, February 25, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    ?

    Announces 15 ongoing Wi-Fi Offload trials across SEA, MEA, APAC

    Elitecore Technologies, a leading provider of OSS/BS solutions, announced successful
adoption of its mobile data offload solution across key markets. The solution was launched
last year in response to telco demands for a Wi-Fi offload mechanism in response to rising
usage of smart devices and bandwidth-rich applications. Elitecore recently deployed its
Mobile data Offload Service management platform in live operation for a leading service
provider in APAC.

    Even as mobile broadband data is growing at 150% per annum, of which video alone would
comprise 67% by 2015, the spectrum growth is presently only 6% at best places. There is a
huge gap between consumer appetite for data and what operators can fulfill,
notwithstanding the fact that top 13% smartphone users consume 78% of data traffic.

    Considering that 60% mobile data is already being consumed indoors, Wi-Fi translates
into a huge opportunity. The operator benefits from low investment & subscribers enjoy a
better QoE, including for multimedia streaming videos.

    Says Nikhil Jain, COO & Director, Elitecore Technologies, "Clearly, the Wi-Fi roadmap
offers a win-win situation for operators as well as subscribers. Through our solution, we
are helping operators overcome the integration challenge of their Mobile IT applications
with Wi-Fi. Currently, we are having over 15 ongoing POCs with leading telcos for
Elitecore Wi-Fi Service management platform across MEA, SEA & India."

    Nikhil further adds, "The biggest value we offer operators is our support for
innovative business cases based on Operator readiness to launch Wi-Fi through our
extensive 12 yrs experience in delivering solutions for the Wi-Fi market."

    Elitecore MDO solution can successfully integrate with leading, Wi-Fi Access
Controllers, IN, GGSN, Billing & Mediation platforms through its successful POCs completed
across SEA, MEA and India. It has successfully implemented test cases supporting multiple
devices and a wide range of innovative business cases based on operator infrastructure
readiness to launch and monetize Wi-Fi services. It enables new B2B and B2C business
models while facilitating Partner management and Interconnect scenarios.

    Elitecore Mobile data offload solution offers complete Wi-Fi service management
platform with EliteAAA, Captive Portal, Crestel Charging, Crestel Partner management and
Elite Charging Gateway to address their challenges of Authentication, Billing and
integration with Mobile core. Elitecore has over 2500+ deployments for Wi-Fi across the
globe. For more details visit us @ MWC 2012 Barcelona Hall 2.1 A27

Source: Elitecore Technologies

Press contact: Elitecore Technologies, L K Pathak, Elitecore Technologies, E: l.k.pathak@elitecore.com, M: +91-9925012059

BestPartyDress.com Becomes the Preferred Source for 2012 Prom Dresses

With every style and design imaginable, BestPartyDress.com is dominating the market for prom dresses - and deservedly so!

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Prom is but a couple of months away. As winter gives way to spring, high school seniors are looking ahead to the most glamorous event of their young lives. Summer beckons. College beckons. Adulthood beckons. But before all that, you have one last fun-filled night with the people whom you have spent the last four years of your life with, and naturally you want to look stunning for the occasion. When it comes to shopping for prom dresses, don't settle for less than the very best.  One company that is quickly gaining a sterling reputation in the industry is BestPartyDress.com. As their name suggests, this company offers many of the very best party dresses on one user-friendly, informative, and easy-to-navigate website. At BestPartyDress.com, you will find every major designer from Jovani to Sherri Hill, La Femme, Tony Bowls, Mori Lee, and so many more.

Prom is a time to create cherished memories, and at BestPartyDress.com you can find truly unforgettable prom dresses. Imagine standing in a gorgeous dress beside that lucky boy as your parents snap photos. Imagine walking arm in arm into the prom, and the heads of your classmates all turning to take in the sight of you. Imagine yourself looking back years from now, on the pictures and the memories, and seeing that smiling girl decked out in that beautiful dress that you picked out. This is your moment, so what are you waiting for?

The best way to start your search is by exploring the website, and all the countless options it offers. At the same time, you shouldn't hesitate to contact the professionals at BestPartyDress.com directly. These are professionals who are passionate about the field that they work in, and always eager to share their wealth of experience and expertise with their valued customers. They want you to have an unbelievable prom night, and they will do everything in their power to make sure you get one. 

To learn more about the diverse collection from this reputable store, including a wide range of products that include evening dresses, short dresses, and much more, please visit online at http://www.BestPartyDress.com.

PR submitted by http://www.Cyberset.com

SOURCE  BestPartyDress.com

BestPartyDress.com

CONTACT: CONTACT: Jesse Marcus, +1-818-883-7277, ext. 121, marketing@cyberset.com

Web Site: htp://www.BestPartyDress.com

Synaptics and NVIDIA Partner on DirectTouch Architecture to Deliver Premium Touch Experience For Tablets

Synaptics Continues To Drive Industry's Highest Performance, Next Generation Capacitive Touch Solutions Via Close Engineering Partnership

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, today announced support for NVIDIA®'s DirectTouch(TM) architecture for the tablet market.  Through its engineering partnership with NVIDIA, Synaptics continues to address consumer demand for thinner and lighter tablet devices that deliver an enhanced user experience. By collaborating with NVIDIA on DirectTouch, Synaptics offers OEMs broad choices on tablet touch solutions, including the recently announced high-performance, single asic ClearPad(TM) 7300, the industry's premier large touch screen solution.

With industry leading system-level engineering expertise, global design and technical support centers and over 1 billion capacitive touch solutions in the market, Synaptics is uniquely positioned to help enrich the success of the DirectTouch architecture. DirectTouch is a new technology of the NVIDIA Tegra® 3 processor, the world's only 4-PLUS-1(TM) quad-core processor with a fifth battery saver core.

Synaptics' partnership with NVIDIA leverages the company's lengthy tenure of innovation and design expertise in the touch space. OEMs will benefit from rapid development and fast time to market advantages due to the qualification nature of having both the touch and processor solutions offered in a single reference platform.

Michael Rayfield, General Manager of the Mobile business at NVIDIA, added, "Synaptics and NVIDIA are collaborating extensively to deliver an outstanding touchscreen experience to consumers. Combining DirectTouch with Synaptics' technologies provides an offering that will help partners create quad-core mobile devices with a super touch experience." 

"Synaptics prides itself on developing key ecosystem partnerships with industry leaders, such as NVIDIA," said Rick Bergman, President and CEO of Synaptics.  "We are confident that the user experience delivered by Tegra 3 with its 4-PLUS-1 quad-core processor will raise the performance and battery life bar in the exploding tablet market."

For up-to-the-minute Synaptics news, follow @SynaCorpon Twitter.  For more information on Synaptics' products and solutions, please visit http://www.synaptics.com.

About Synaptics
Synaptics delivers intelligent touch for intelligent devices as the leading human interface solution provider for the mobile computing, communications and digital home entertainment markets.  The ClearPad(TM) touchscreen family supports devices ranging from entry-level mobile phones to tablets.  The TouchPad(TM) family, including ClickPad(TM), is integrated into the majority of today's notebook PCs.  Synaptics has shipped over 1 billion capacitive touch solutions to leading OEMs around the world. (NASDAQ: SYNA) http://www.synaptics.com.

Synaptics, ClearPad, Design Studio and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact:

Nick Rottler
Synaptics
408-454-5388
nrottler@synaptics.com

Bridget Kemps
Edelman for Synaptics
650-762-2943
bridget.kemps@edelman.com

SOURCE  Synaptics Inc.

Synaptics Inc.

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

PAWS Pet Company, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Impact Social Networking, Inc. to Create a New Technology Business Unit

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PAWS Pet Company, Inc. (OTCQB:PAWS) (OTCPK:PAWS), the innovative pet services company, announced it has purchased the technology assets of Impact Social Networking, Inc. based in Chicago, IL as part of its strategy to broaden its product and service offerings.

The new business unit, PAWS Pet Technologies, will focus on the development and sales of innovative database, web, mobile and social media technologies designed to improve the lives of pets, pet parents, and pet caregivers.

"With over 118 million U.S. households owning at least one pet, we saw an opportunity to bring our unique vision to the pet technology marketplace. The acquisition of the technology assets of Impact Social Networking, will allow the Company to become a leader in technologies and services that will benefit the lives of pets, pet parents and pet caregivers," said Dan Wiesel Chairman and CEO of PAWS Pet Company, Inc.

Under the terms of the acquisition, the Company will issue approximately 7.4 million shares of common stock, and may issue additional stock based on sales of products and services of PAWS Pet Technologies achieving certain revenue goals over the next 48 months.

About PAWS Pet Company, Inc.

PAWS Pet Company, Inc. provides innovative pet services. It's wholly owned subsidiary Pet Airways is the only airline specifically designed for the safe and comfortable transportation of pets. PAWS Pet Technologies subsidiary develops products that use database, social media, and mobile technologies such as iPhone, iPad, and Android to benefit pet parents and pet caregivers. 

For more information on PetAirways, go to http://www.petairways.com.

For more information on PAWS Pet Company go to http://www.thepawspetcompany.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected sales, projected costs, and management objectives, are forward-looking statements.  Terminology such as "may," "will," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "estimates," "anticipates," "illustrates", or "believes" or the negative thereof, any variation thereon or similar terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from the results proposed in such statements.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from our expectations include, but are not limited to: the costs and availability of financing; our ability to maintain adequate liquidity; our ability to execute our business plan; our ability to control costs; our ability to attract and retain customers; transportation demand; general economic conditions; costs of aviation fuel; competitive pricing pressures; governmental regulation; weather conditions; and statements of assumption underlying any of the foregoing, as well as other factors set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 8, 2011 and other filings with the SEC.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. We assume no duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements based on changes.

Contact:  Alysa Binder, abinder@iflypaws.com, 408-248-6000, x102

SOURCE  PAWS Pet Company, Inc.

PAWS Pet Company, Inc.

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

Archives.com Partners with W.E.B. DuBois Institute to Publish the Patriots of Color Database

Exclusive data collection highlights the contributions of black Americans in the Revolutionary War

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Black History Month, Archives.com, a website devoted to making family history simple and affordable, today announced the launch of the Patriots of Color Database.  Archives.com is bringing this collection online for the first time, compiling years of research facilitated by the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University.  These records unveil new and invaluable information about some of the men and women of color who fought for American independence in such roles as soldiers, skilled craftsmen, and servants. This new collection, of critical importance to historians, academics, and the general public, is now available for free at http://www.Archives.com/Patriots.

Henry Louis Gates Jr., the Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute notes, "I was filming 'African American Lives' for PBS when historical researcher Jane Ailes shared a discovery that my fourth great-grandfather John Redman served in the Light Dragoons of the Continental Army from 1778-1784. I was astonished and delighted, and it drove me to want to learn more about other men and women of color who fought to win America's independence."

People of African descent were often not well documented in census records and traditional sources, making African family history research uniquely challenging. This Patriots of Color Database is a first large step in bringing to life the stories of early Americans of color and the contributions they've made to American history. Over two years of research has focused on verifying the service and complexion of patriots from each of the 13 colonies using primarily original records such as pension and bounty land application files, muster and pay rolls, lists of troops, court records, legislative records, census records, and more.

"Archives.com is proud to publish this valuable historical information and make it freely available to family historians and historical researchers," said Director of Product Joe Godfrey. "This is ultimately just the beginning of a much more extensive project, and we're excited to encourage more research and exploration of this relatively unknown and underappreciated group of patriots."

Funding for this project has been generously provided by David Roux, Richard Gilder and the Gilder Lehrman Foundation, Joseph Dooley and the Sons of the American Revolution, and the W. E. B. DuBois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University. Jane Ailes has acted as the primary researcher.  The database is a summary of a portion of the information so far collected for each Patriot. This is the beginning of an extensive project, and these data are being made available at an early stage to encourage more research and scholarship, with further information to be published in the future. The Patriots of Color database is free for anyone to search and explore at http://www.Archives.com/Patriots.

About Archives

Archives.com is a leading family history website that makes discovering family history simple and affordable. The company has assembled more than 2 billion historical records in a single location, and makes them available at a price that's up to 80 percent less than the leading competitor. Archives also partners with other leading family history websites to provide integrated record collections, discounted memberships, official certificates and other special promotions. Archives.com is free to try for seven days, allowing anyone to explore the benefits of membership without risk or obligation.  Archives.com is owned and operated by Inflection, a fast-growing data commerce company. Find more information at http://www.Inflection.com.

CONTACT: Julie Hill, 1-650-618-9910, press@archives.com

SOURCE  Archives.com

Archives.com

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

Static Media Announces Today that the Company has Formally Changed its Name to Local Bump

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the name change comes new and exciting packages for clients. Local Bump will focus on local Internet marketing, PPC advertising, and Social Media Management. Their focus is to get clients' local websites ranked at the top of major search engines and bring them a large ROI.

Their process is effective and results will happen quickly. They will create directory submissions, blog posts, press releases, social bookmarking, and much more to increase traffic to a client's website. The motto they do their work by is "Your Success is Our Success."

"Our customers will benefit from an unparalleled combination of top-notch customer service, professional consulting, and expertise that focus on our existing and growing customer base," states Dan Edmund, President & CEO. "We are bringing together our resources to focus on a new future under a new brand. With a unique blend of knowledge, platforms, and resources, we are confident that our services remain at the top."

The name change is to reflect a focus on local online marketing audiences with an emphasis on local SEO. Local Bump has announced a new website to reflect the new changes, http://www.localbump.com. Dan Edmund adds, "We are extremely excited as we move into this next phase of our journey."

By visiting Local Bump's Online Marketing website, you can see their SEO process, the package prices, and see some recent case studies. With years of experience at their disposal, Local Bump is very knowledgeable and well versed with the majority of search engine algorithms.

About Local Bump

Local Bump is a local search internet marketing firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their focus is driving traffic and conversions to their client's websites through the methods of search engine optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC) management, E-mail, Social Media Marketing and other forms of internet marketing. Local Bump is a Microsoft AdExcellence Member, Recognized by Top SEO for Best in Search, and is also Google Adwords Certified

To learn more about Internet marketing such as SEO, PPC, and social media, please contact:

Erica Hatch
p. 800-894-7265
erica@localbump.com
http://www.localbump.com

SOURCE  Local Bump

Local Bump

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

Healthcare IT Accelerator Launched

Unique Platform Designed to Speed the Growth of Health Care IT Companies

CLEVELAND, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Health IT Accelerator (H.I.T. Accelerator), designed to grow health care IT companies in the Cleveland region, is being launched today by BioEnterprise in partnership with a number of Cleveland region health care, research, and medical payer organizations.  The novel platform for emerging companies recognizes the growing interest in and opportunities for IT entrepreneurs in the health arena.

"The H.I.T. Accelerator is a new approach to growing the region's health IT companies.  It harnesses the expertise of the region's health care leadership to assist emerging companies," said Baiju R. Shah, President & CEO of BioEnterprise.  "The focus is on assisting companies by providing them access to customers and business advice, putting them in a better position to continue to grow their ventures."

The H.I.T. Accelerator provides emerging health IT companies access to IT executives and decision-makers at their targeted customers, including Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Summa Health System, MetroHealth System, Akron General, SummaCare, Medical Mutual, and Case Western Reserve University.   The organizations will provide critical feedback and also engage with selected companies for demonstration projects.  In addition, selected companies will receive entrepreneurial assistance and mentoring by BioEnterprise, including support for business development and fundraising. 

"Receiving feedback from national leaders - such as the H.I.T. Accelerator institutions - is the acid test of an emerging company's product or service," said Tim Kulbago, President and CEO of ImageIQ, a Cleveland health care IT start-up.  "Armed with advice from the H.I.T. Accelerator, an emerging company can make better-than-ever strategic business decisions, knowing the advice came from objective, knowledgeable industry leaders."

"Medical Mutual of Ohio sees tremendous value in the H.I.T. Accelerator," said Joe Parent, VP, Strategic Planning, Medical Mutual of Ohio.  "Beyond the new jobs H.I.T. should create, we recognize the increasing need for collaboration with our partners in the provider community and believe that information technology will help us to both increase and fine-tune our coordination of our member's care with providers."

Designing and supporting the H.I.T. Accelerator platform is Cleveland-based, online community provider, Within3.  "We are pleased to be participating in this very important effort," said Lance Hill, Within3 CEO.  "Our goal was to facilitate secure and convenient collaboration throughout the H.I.T. Accelerator initiative via an online community platform.  In this way, we hope to contribute to the growth of the health care IT industry in Cleveland." 

The H.I.T. Accelerator is live and ready for the first round of company submissions.  Cleveland area health care IT companies with market-ready or in-market products and services may participate.  To find out more about the H.I.T. Accelerator, contact Jim Weisman, Vice President, BioEnterprise, or visit http://www.bioenterprise.com/hitaccelerator.   

About BioEnterprise

BioEnterprise is a business formation, recruitment, and acceleration effort designed to support the growth of bioscience companies. Located in Cleveland, BioEnterprise provides management counsel and support services to health care companies. BioEnterprise partners are Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Summa Health System, and the BioInnovation Institute in Akron.  Additional technology partners include the NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland State University, NorTech, and BioOhio. The initiative comprises the collective activities of BioEnterprise and its partners' commercialization offices:  the Case Office of Technology Transfer, Cleveland Clinic Innovations, University Hospitals Case Medical Center - Center for Clinical Research and Summa Enterprise Group.  The combined efforts of these groups has created, recruited, and accelerated more than 100 companies in nine years.  For more information, contact http://www.bioenterprise.com. 

About Within3

Within3 is the leader in building online communities that enable healthcare professionals to efficiently connect, collaborate, and share information on a 24/7 basis. Highly branded and customized, Within3 communities energize members by providing an array of interactive capabilities. Working with health systems, medical schools, professional associations, research groups and industry, Within3's goal is to ensure that each community adds value to both organizational clients and to individual members. For more information, contact http://www.within3.com. 

Media Contact:
Annette Ballou
Strategic Communications
BioEnterprise
216.658.4525

SOURCE  Within3

Within3

Web Site: http://www.within3.com

Trend Micro is Securing the Journey from Physical to Virtual to Cloud at RSA 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA Conference 2012, San Francisco Moscone Center, Trend Micro Booth #1833 -- Trend Micro will be exhibiting at the RSA Conference 2012 from February 27th - March 2nd under the theme, "Securing your Journey to the Cloud" and "As you Journey from Physical to Virtual Cloud, get Breakthrough Protection Against Target Attacks."

EXCLUSIVE Product and Technology Previews and Showcase:

This year, Trend Micro will exhibit the industry's most comprehensive suite of security solutions for virtualized desktops, servers and cloud computing." The following will be demoed at the Trend Micro booth: 

                     -  APT Protection
                         Reduce risk by understanding your true
                         security posture with network-wide
                         visibility and tracking
                     -  Server Security
                         Maximize security, compliance and ROI across
                         physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure
                     -  Endpoint Security
                         Increase threat and data protection across
                         physical and virtual endpoints
                     -  Mobile Security
                         Achieve the visibility and control necessary
                         to embrace consumerization and unfetter end
                         users
                     -  Cloud Security
                         Accelerate cloud adoption with solutions that
                         protect cloud applications, servers and data
                     -  General Information
                         Industry-leading security from mobile
                         devices to cloud for anytime, anywhere
                         protection

Expanding partnership with Cloud Security Alliance

During the CSA Summit on February 27, Trend Micro will be announcing its newly expanded partnership with CSA as the founding sponsor of CSA's APAC headquarters in Singapore. In this role, Trend Micro will be the first security company within APAC to chair the CSA Executive Council and is pleased to extend its leadership in bringing innovative, cloud security technologies to businesses within APAC.   

ONGOING Theater Presentations: February 27th - March 2nd

Trend Micro subject matter experts will give ongoing presentations every 30 minutes on the following topics:

1) Breakthrough protection against targeted attacks

2) How security principles for the seeming unrelated areas of cloud security and targeted attacks are nearly identical

3) Operation Ghost Click--the biggest cybercriminal takedown in history. Trend Micro partners (VMware, Dell, IBM, and Savvis) will be providing insight into how they're working with Trend Micro to secure their customers physical, virtual and cloud environments.

At the event Trend Micro speakers include:

2012 Raymond James RSA Conference "Cloud Security" Dinner: Raimund Genes, CTO at Trend Micro, will be on a panel with other industry experts on February 28th at 6 pm.

EXECUTIVE Briefing Center: February 28th, 2:30-3 pm

Speakers will include Andy Dancer, CTO-EMEA at Trend Micro, who will discuss how the new security principles for APT defense and cloud security seem like unrelated areas but are actually nearly identical.  Dancer will outline the security philosophy posture companies should take for internal environments to guard against APT and then show the exact same posture is also ideal model for cloud security. 

SOURCE  Trend Micro

Trend Micro

CONTACT: Andrea Mueller of Trend Micro Public Relations, andrea_mueller@trendmicro.com

Ready for Launch: PlayStation Vita from Tesco Entertainment Online

LONDON, February 24, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Tesco Entertainment Online [http://www.tescoentertainment.com ] presents PlayStation
Vita, dubbed the 'next generation of handheld gaming', and packed with features including
3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing gamers to challenge others on an international scale.

    Features include front and rear camera, 5-inch OLED front multi-touch display (with a
multi-touch pad on the back surface), 4-core CPU, flash-card media support for game and
media saves (PS Vita games [http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/games/psp-games
] are saved externally on a memory card, much like on a digital camera), mobile PS trophy
support, built-in 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer and GPS.

    Complementing the best handheld gaming hardware on the market, PlayStation has
released top game franchises under the PS Vita
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/games/psp-games ] title, including
Uncharted: Golden Abyss, FIFA Football and Call of Duty.

    For a limited time only, gamers who buy a PlayStation Vita Wi-Ficonsole with a 4GB
memory card qualify for1 free selected game from Tesco Entertainment Online. Customers can
choose from popular titles including FIFA Football, Virtua Tennis 4, Rayman Origins, F1
2011 and Asphalt Injection.

    Tesco Entertainment Online is one of the leading game portals across major consoles,
providing pre-orders for Xbox 360, PS3 and PS Vita, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS & 3DS.
With thousands of games available to order with next-working-day delivery, fans can find
the hottest releases at irresistible prices.

    Rely on Tesco Entertainment Online to get the newest computer and console games as
soon as they become available.

    About Tesco Entertainment Online:

    Tesco Entertainment Online (http://www.tescoentertainment.com) is the portal for
Tesco's wide selection of films, DVDs,Blu-rays, games and CDs. With exclusive deals, great
prices, free delivery across the UK, Clubcard points and outstanding service, Tesco
Entertainment Online is the best destination for all your entertainment needs.

Source: Tesco Entertainment Online

Contact Details: Katie Stebbings, customer.service@Tesco.co.uk, Telephone: +44(0)199264473

F-Secure Announces its Arrival Into the Content Cloud

HELSINKI, February 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
          - This marks a very important evolution for F-Secure as it enters into the
          Content Cloud space with its flagship solution called Content Anywhere

    F-Secure has been protecting consumers against PC threats and more recently mobile
threats for over 20 years with its Internet Security and Backup solutions. This security
heritage now extends into content cloud and sync solutions built especially for mobile and
converged operators' end-customers.

    F-Secure Content Anywhere synchronizes a user's content in the cloud, making it
accessible on any device including PCs, smartphones, tablets and connected digital TV's,
anywhere and anytime of the day. Consumers' ease of use is paramount when accessing their
content from more than one device therefore the user interface will be uniform across all
connected devices. Operators will be able to offer a safe personal cloud to their
customers to save, sync and share their digital content.

    "The content cloud opens up a tremendous opportunity for operators. Consumers don't
want to compromise their cherished content by placing it online in the public space, but
are rather seeking a service from their operator who they value as trusted, local and
safe," says Samu Konttinen, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing at F-Secure.

    F-Secure continues to assert its leadership in providing a compelling range of
solutions that are tailored to the needs of the Operator community that goes beyond
internet security. Today's evolving digital lifestyle has fuelled demand for safely
storing and sharing content online. A recent survey* showed that 93% of consumers agreed
that preventing the loss of personal content was very important and 88% would like their
service provider to package the services they need.

    "Security is in our DNA but it is now so much more than just anti-virus. Our entry
into the cloud business with Content Anywhere ensures we continue to meet the need of
Operators in an environment now characterized by uninterrupted online access and an
explosion in user generated content," says Christian Fredrikson, President and CEO of
F-Secure Corporation.

    Content Cloud Platform

    F-Secure Content Anywhere is powered by F-Secure's Content Cloud Platform, which can
serve as the foundation for a content-centric service ecosystem with further additions to
be announced throughout the year. Content Anywhere will be available through selected
operator partners.

    *F-Secure broadband subscriber survey, April 2011 (Brazil, Finland, France, Germany,
Italy, Sweden, 3000 respondents in total).

    About F-Secure - Protecting the irreplaceable

    While you concentrate on what is important to you, we make sure you are protected and
safe online whether you are using a computer or a smartphone. We also backup and enable
you to share your important files. F-Secure has over 200 operator partners in more than 40
countries worldwide. This constitutes the world's largest ecosystem for providing
security, storage and cloud related services through local and trusted partners. Some of
our services are also available to businesses and directly to consumers. Founded in 1988,
F-Secure is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.

    f-secure.com | twitter.com/fsecure | facebook.com/f-secure

Source: F-Secure

Ulla Toivanen, +358-(0)40-752-0688, ulla.toivanen@f-secure.com

Elitecore Mobile Data Offload Solution Sees Growing Adoption by Leading Telcos

DELHI, India, February 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    ?

    Announces 15 ongoing Wi-Fi Offload trials across SEA, MEA, APAC

    Elitecore Technologies, a leading provider of OSS/BS solutions, announced successful
adoption of its mobile data offload solution across key markets. The solution was launched
last year in response to telco demands for a Wi-Fi offload mechanism in response to rising
usage of smart devices and bandwidth-rich applications. Elitecore recently deployed its
Mobile data Offload Service management platform in live operation for a leading service
provider in APAC.

    Even as mobile broadband data is growing at 150% per annum, of which video alone would
comprise 67% by 2015, the spectrum growth is presently only 6% at best places. There is a
huge gap between consumer appetite for data and what operators can fulfill,
notwithstanding the fact that top 13% smartphone users consume 78% of data traffic.

    Considering that 60% mobile data is already being consumed indoors, Wi-Fi translates
into a huge opportunity. The operator benefits from low investment & subscribers enjoy a
better QoE, including for multimedia streaming videos.

    Says Nikhil Jain, COO & Director, Elitecore Technologies, "Clearly, the Wi-Fi roadmap
offers a win-win situation for operators as well as subscribers. Through our solution, we
are helping operators overcome the integration challenge of their Mobile IT applications
with Wi-Fi. Currently, we are having over 15 ongoing POCs with leading telcos for
Elitecore Wi-Fi Service management platform across MEA, SEA & India."

    Nikhil further adds, "The biggest value we offer operators is our support for
innovative business cases based on Operator readiness to launch Wi-Fi through our
extensive 12 yrs experience in delivering solutions for the Wi-Fi market."

    Elitecore MDO solution can successfully integrate with leading, Wi-Fi Access
Controllers, IN, GGSN, Billing & Mediation platforms through its successful POCs completed
across SEA, MEA and India. It has successfully implemented test cases supporting multiple
devices and a wide range of innovative business cases based on operator infrastructure
readiness to launch and monetize Wi-Fi services. It enables new B2B and B2C business
models while facilitating Partner management and Interconnect scenarios.

    Elitecore Mobile data offload solution offers complete Wi-Fi service management
platform with EliteAAA, Captive Portal, Crestel Charging, Crestel Partner management and
Elite Charging Gateway to address their challenges of Authentication, Billing and
integration with Mobile core. Elitecore has over 2500+ deployments for Wi-Fi across the
globe. For more details visit us @ MWC 2012 Barcelona Hall 2.1 A27

Source: Elitecore Technologies

Press contact: Elitecore Technologies, L K Pathak, Elitecore Technologies, E: l.k.pathak@elitecore.com, M: +91-9925012059

Fulton Innovation Demonstrates New Advances in Wireless Power Technology at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2012

BARCELONA, Spain, February 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
            European Audience to See Breakthroughs in Spatial Freedom and Powering
                                 Wirelessly Through Metal

    Fulton Innovation (http://www.fultoninnovation.com), the creator and exclusive
licensor of eCoupled(TM) intelligent wireless power(http://www.ecoupled.com), today
announced that it will be attending the GSMA Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona,
Spain from February 27 through March 1, 2012. During the past year, Fulton has advanced
its wireless power technology capabilities which will be unveiled to European audiences at
Mobile World Congress 2012. It will be displaying its technology at the Wireless Power
Consortium booth, #1F62 in Hall 1.

    Fulton Innovation will be demonstrating wireless power capabilities that can power
electronics through various surfaces. For the first time in Europe, Fulton will
demonstrate the ability to power devices through metal surfaces, as well as advances in
spatial freedom that allow a mobile phone to be charged on an enabled surface while inside
a handbag, without the need for wires. Other demonstrations will include several
Qi-certified mobile phones that are available in various world markets from several
manufacturers - HTC, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, and more.

    Wireless power technology has advanced beyond simply charging a mobile phone or other
devices. Fulton has developed an advance power solution that can be easily and
cost-effectively integrated onto any surface, including packaging and publications. At
Mobile World Congress, Fulton will display a recent issue of popular entertainment
magazine, Entertainment Weekly, that will light up on the shelf through the use of
wirelessly powered printed electronics. This new use of wireless power technology will
provide publishers and advertisers with a new means of attracting readers' attention and
increasing sales.

Source: Fulton Innovation

Sharon Barclay, Blue Trumpet Group, +1-617-571-1233, sharon@bluetrumpetgroup.com

Fulton Innovation Demonstrates New Advances in Wireless Power Technology at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2012

European Audience to See Breakthroughs in Spatial Freedom and Powering Wirelessly Through Metal

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulton Innovation (http://www.fultoninnovation.com), the creator and exclusive licensor of eCoupled(TM) intelligent wireless power(http://www.ecoupled.com), today announced that it will be attending the GSMA Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Spain from February 27 through March 1, 2012. During the past year, Fulton has advanced its wireless power technology capabilities which will be unveiled to European audiences at Mobile World Congress 2012. It will be displaying its technology at the Wireless Power Consortium booth, #1F62 in Hall 1.

Fulton Innovation will be demonstrating wireless power capabilities that can power electronics through various surfaces. For the first time in Europe, Fulton will demonstrate the ability to power devices through metal surfaces, as well as advances in spatial freedom that allow a mobile phone to be charged on an enabled surface while inside a handbag, without the need for wires. Other demonstrations will include several Qi-certified mobile phones that are available in various world markets from several manufacturers - HTC, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, and more. 

Wireless power technology has advanced beyond simply charging a mobile phone or other devices. Fulton has developed an advance power solution that can be easily and cost-effectively integrated onto any surface, including packaging and publications. At Mobile World Congress, Fulton will display a recent issue of popular entertainment magazine, Entertainment Weekly, that will light up on the shelf through the use of wirelessly powered printed electronics. This new use of wireless power technology will provide publishers and advertisers with a new means of attracting readers' attention and increasing sales.

"We are happy to be back in Barcelona to showcase some of our latest innovations in wireless power technology," said Dave Baarman, Director of Advanced Technologies for Fulton Innovation. "The work we are collaborating on with our partners is making it possible to advance the capabilities of wireless power technology and expand its availability to everyday consumers and the mobile industry. We look forward to sharing our work with Mobile World Congress attendees."

Fulton Innovation will also be demonstrating technology at the Pepcom MobileFocus® Global media event on Monday, February 27, 2012 at the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I in Barcelona from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

About Fulton Innovation and eCoupled Technology

A subsidiary of Alticor Corporation, Fulton Innovation is dedicated to commercializing new and innovative technologies that improve the way we live, work, and play.  Fulton is working with a wide range of industry-leading companies to integrate wireless power technology into infrastructure and electronic devices to enable consumers to live a truly wireless life.

The engineers behind eCoupled have been developing, advancing, and perfecting the technology for over 13 years.  eCoupled technology has been incorporated into the Amway eSpring(TM) water purification system for over 10 years.

Amway employs more than 14,000 people worldwide, including over 500 engineers and scientists.  Amway has sales of more than $10.9 billion annually.  It is headquartered in Ada, Michigan and has operations in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide.

For additional information, please visit ecoupled.com.

SOURCE  Fulton Innovation

Fulton Innovation

CONTACT: Sharon Barclay of Blue Trumpet Group, +1-617-571-1233, sharon@bluetrumpetgroup.com, for Fulton Innovation

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

EXFO Will Showcase the New BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer at Mobile World Congress 2012

Designed for mobile network troubleshooting and network service
optimization, this new solution is now commercially available and
currently under evaluation with several tier-1 customers

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX:
EXF) announced today that the new BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer will be
showcased at Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona (February 27 to March
1, 2012). Now commercially available, this latest EXFO innovation
addresses a currently urgent need for measuring network and application
quality of service (QoS) and determining subscribers' quality of
experience (QoE).

Thanks to superior performance, real-time capabilities and integrated
deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, the BrixHawk DA offers more
advanced user-plane analysis, enabling the functional and quality
issues experienced by subscribers to be found--and fixed--faster. In
addition to increasing efficiency and reducing risk during network
rollout, this helps retain more satisfied customers and reduce
testing-related OPEX once the network is deployed. Significantly faster
LTE/3G network rollouts can be achieved while increasing confidence in
a first-time-right launch.

Based on a modular architecture, the BrixHawk DA system delivers
real-time analysis results and can easily be scaled up as testing needs
change, enabling customers to only invest as needed. For example, they
can later evolve to a 24/7/365 network monitoring solution and reuse
their BrixHawk DA hardware and software investment to scale their
system with minimal re-training, hassle and cost. EXFO is the only
provider to offer such seamless scalability from analysis to monitoring
systems.

"The BrixHawk DA boasts the industry's most powerful technology and
superior real-time performance, enabling more detailed user-plane
analysis and allowing users to significantly speed up the resolution of
functional and quality issues," said Matti Palomäki, Vice-President of
EXFO's Wireless Division. "The large number of customer evaluations
currently ongoing in NEM verification labs, MNO LTE trials and
deployments--including a world-leading operator--clearly shows that there
is great interest on the market for our new BrixHawk DA."

Mobile World Congress 2012 attendees are invited to stop by stand 1G55
(Hall 1) and watch a live demo. Visit our website for more information
on the BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer.

About EXFO

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G, 4G/LTE,
IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.

EXFO Brand Name

The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that
all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.")
or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes.
EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.

SOURCE  EXFO INC.

EXFO INC.

CONTACT:  Marie-Anne Grondin
Media and Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com  Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com

Voices Heard Media and ChatterPlug Partner for Consumer Feedback

Two software companies team up to give businesses a more comprehensive look into consumer feedback

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ChatterPlug, an embedded mobile platform for capturing on-location customer feedback through branded smartphone applications, and Voices Heard Media, the leader in user-engagement website and social applications for companies such as Fox Sports & Travel Channel have announced a strategic relationship to provide businesses a full-suite of solutions for capitalizing on consumer feedback.

As shifts in technology enable constant business to consumer connectivity, capitalizing on the voice of the customer is becoming increasingly important. Through the combination of Voices Heard Media and ChatterPlug, businesses have an all-encompassing solution for engaging consumers and capturing real-time feedback - both on their website and on-location - to facilitate customer loyalty.

"Voices Heard Media and ChatterPlug are complementary, providing a comprehensive, 360 degree view of customer sentiment," says President and Co-Founder of ChatterPlug, JoyAnn Book. "While ChatterPlug fosters and facilitates real-time engagement with on-site customers, Voices Heard Media enables businesses to engage and activate their web consumers."

Will Overstreet, CEO and Founder of Voices Heard Media, is also looking forward to working with ChatterPlug.  "This is a great opportunity not only for Voices Heard Media and ChatterPlug, but for the businesses that are going to be using this all-encompassing system," says Overstreet.  "Every business is looking for better ways to capture the voice of the consumer.  Connection, response and learning from this communication are key to maintaining and winning customers."

For more information about Voices Heard Media or ChatterPlug, please contact press@voicesheardmedia.com and press@chatterplug.com, or visit their websites at voicesheardmedia.com and chatterplug.com.

About Voices Heard Media
Founded in 2007 by former NFL player and broadcaster Will Overstreet, Voices Heard Media is the leader in multi-platform user engagement tools.  Our Engagement Engine technology platform powers a suite of embeddable applications that spark engagement and build communities on your site -- and across mobile and social platforms.  For more information, please visit http://www.VoicesHeardMedia.com.

About ChatterPlug Inc.
ChatterPlug is a first-of-its-kind embedded platform for businesses to engage their on-site customers via their own branded mobile applications. By "plugging" ChatterPlug into their mobile application, businesses ensure real-time communication with their customers accounts for the three A's: Authenticity, Accuracy and Actionable. ChatterPlug was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. For more visit http://www.chatterplug.com

SOURCE  Voices Heard Media

Voices Heard Media

CONTACT: Tony Felice, +1-480-567-6890, tony@tonyfelicepr.com

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

LSI Expands Networking Ecosystem to Accelerate Implementation of 4G Networks

Partner solutions accelerate time to market and reduce software investment for wireless manufacturers

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) today announced enhanced ecosystem support for its Axxia® platform that accelerates time to market and lowers software investment for mobile equipment manufacturers. LSI and its growing base of ecosystem partners provide hardware and software solutions for 4G wireless base stations designed to help networking manufacturers and service providers contend with massive mobile broadband data usage growth. LSI is working with the lead partner in the Axxia mobile ecosystem, Radisys, to integrate and optimize its Trillium 3G and 4G wireless protocol software for the LSI® Axxia platform.

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This expansion of the LSI networking ecosystem will:

    --  Allow wireless manufacturers to more quickly bring solutions to market
        while minimizing product development costs
    --  Provide a consistent software framework that allows seamless migration
        across the Axxia family, allowing solutions to scale from small cells to
        super macro base stations
    --  Embed intelligence in base stations and wireless infrastructure to
        identify traffic and deliver the right data at the right time
"We established the LSI networking ecosystem several years ago in anticipation of service providers' need for robust, combined solutions as they race to deploy 4G wireless infrastructure solutions," said Noy Kucuk, vice president of marketing, Networking Components Division, LSI. "The mobile ecosystem provides a suite of tools and solutions that work together to speed time to market and deliver the performance and power benefits of the Axxia family."

The mobile platform framework maximizes software reuse and enables customers to optimize their investment choices by focusing their scarce resources on highly differentiated solution development. Customers benefit from the ability to simply deploy solutions from ecosystem members. LSI and ecosystem partners work together to pre-integrate solutions and drive interoperability.

"Leveraging software investments from small cells to macro base stations will help speed the adoption of 4G networks at lower costs for our customers," said Amit Agarwal, vice president and general manager of software and solutions, Radisys. "By combining the LSI Axxia platform with our optimized Trillium wireless software, wireless OEMs can tackle the scalability issues of all types of mobile infrastructure."

The Axxia platform combines the programmable flexibility of general-purpose processors with the deterministic performance of special-purpose accelerators from LSI to provide scalable and customizable solutions for mobile infrastructure. Based on a coherent multiprocessor interconnect and LSI Virtual Pipeline(TM) technology, Axxia processors can be tailored to unique OEM requirements.

Information on the LSI mobile ecosystem and networking portfolio will be available at the LSI hospitality suite AV76 at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 27 to March 1. The LSI stand is located midway along the Avenue near the crosswalk between the Courtyard and Hall 8 of the exhibition.

For more information on LSI and the company's products, visit http://www.lsi.com. For information on the LSI ecosystem, visit http://www.lsi.com/partners/Pages/technology.aspx.

Supporting Statements from Ecosystem Partners

Hakan Rippe, Senior Vice President, ENEA

"The LSI Axxia family of products has been widely adopted in wireless infrastructure. We look forward to working closely with LSI to strengthen the wireless platform ecosystem and offer our proven capabilities to integrate complex hardware and software platforms combined with LSI's validated, scalable and versatile software platform."

Glenn Perry, General Manager of Embedded Software Division, Mentor Graphics

"We see LSI's family of products as an excellent platform to leverage Mentor's embedded expertise and leadership in optimized open source products and services. The addition of ARM CPUs to the Axxia platform provides a significant industry advantage and we believe our collaboration with LSI will accelerate the deployment of these advanced technologies."

Russ Garcia, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Communications and Medical Products, Microsemi

"A strong ecosystem comprised of industry-leading suppliers allows manufacturers to efficiently, quickly and economically develop complex network infrastructure equipment. We are pleased to be a member of LSI's Axxia Wireless Ecosystem, and apply our expertise in timing and synchronization solutions to enable the rapid growth of 4G/LTE networks."

Mike Langlois, Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Telecommunications, Wind River

"Our ongoing relationship with LSI and their approach to integrating components and a host of power-saving features into the Axxia family of processors will help meet our customers' demands for lower system power requirements and greater reliability while providing a scalable software solution."

About LSI
LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters and mobile networks. Our technology is the intelligence critical to enhanced application performance, and is applied in solutions created in collaboration with our partners. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com.

LSI, the LSI and Design logo, Axxia and Virtual Pipeline are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation.

All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

SOURCE  LSI Corporation

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LSI Corporation

CONTACT: Greg Thomas of LSI Corporation, +1-408-433-4236, greg.thomas@lsi.com; or Kathi Haas of LVA Communications, +1-480-399-6716, kathi@lva.com

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