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February 10, 2012
Save the Date: Poynter, PR Newswire to Host "Creating Credible Content" Conference, April 11th to 13th
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
Save the Date: Poynter, PR Newswire to Host "Creating Credible Content" Conference, April 11th to 13th
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poynter Institute, in partnership with PR Newswire, is hosting a new conference and workshop series entitled "Creating Credible Content" that will focus on teaching corporate communicators and digital content providers how journalism skills and values can help build trusting relationships with their audiences.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110719/NY37427LOGO )
"Creating Credible Content" will be held April 11th through 13th at Poynter's campus in St. Petersburg, Fl, and will feature notable speakers and presentations from top experts in journalism, corporate communications and social media. In addition to the teaching team from Poynter, the line-up includes:
Sarah Skerik, Vice President, Social Media, PR Newswire
Keith Jenkins, Supervising Senior Producer, National Public Radio
Vanessa Fox, Author, "Marketing in the Age of Google"
Anne Marie Borrego, Media Relations Director, The American Red Cross
Robert Rose, Strategist, Content Marketing Institute
Kevin McGeever, Editor, VISIT FLORIDA
Craig Silverman, Editor, "Regret the Error" and Poynter Adjunct Faculty member
Angela Dunn, Content Strategist, blogbrevity.com
Josh Gillan, Tampa Bay Times blogger/writer/editor and PolitiFact Florida writer
Ellyn Angelotti, Poynter Faculty for Digital Trends and Social Media, will lead the three-day conference, which will feature general sessions, as well as an opportunity to participate in focused sessions and one-on-one coaching with faculty. The cost to attend the conference is $450, with an additional $150 for coaching sessions. For more information or to apply, please visit http://www.poynter.org/12crediblecontent.
About The Poynter Institute
Founded in 1975 in St. Petersburg, Fla., The Poynter Institute is one of the nation's top schools for professional journalists and news media leaders, as well as future journalists and journalism teachers. Poynter offers training throughout the year in the areas of online and multimedia, leadership and management, reporting, writing and editing, TV and radio, ethics and diversity, journalism education and visual journalism. Poynter's News University (http://www.newsu.org) offers journalism training to the public through more than 200 interactive modules and other forms of e-learning. It has more than 200,000 registered users in 225 countries. Poynter's Web site, (http://www.poynter.org) is the dominant provider of journalism news, with a focus on business analysis and the opportunities and implications of technology.
About PR Newswire
PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 57 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content -- from rich media to online video to multimedia -- and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world's enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.
CONTACT:
Jessica Blais
Director of Marketing
The Poynter Institute
727-482-1313
jblais@poynter.org
Rachel Meranus
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
PR Newswire
+1.201.360.6776
Rachel.Meranus@prnewswire.com
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PR Newswire Association LLC
Web Site: http://www.prnewswire.com
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poynter Institute, in partnership with PR Newswire, is hosting a new conference and workshop series entitled "Creating Credible Content" that will focus on teaching corporate communicators and digital content providers how journalism skills and values can help build trusting relationships with their audiences.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110719/NY37427LOGO )
"Creating Credible Content" will be held April 11th through 13th at Poynter's campus in St. Petersburg, Fl, and will feature notable speakers and presentations from top experts in journalism, corporate communications and social media. In addition to the teaching team from Poynter, the line-up includes:
Sarah Skerik, Vice President, Social Media, PR Newswire
Keith Jenkins, Supervising Senior Producer, National Public Radio
Vanessa Fox, Author, "Marketing in the Age of Google"
Anne Marie Borrego, Media Relations Director, The American Red Cross
Robert Rose, Strategist, Content Marketing Institute
Kevin McGeever, Editor, VISIT FLORIDA
Craig Silverman, Editor, "Regret the Error" and Poynter Adjunct Faculty member
Angela Dunn, Content Strategist, blogbrevity.com
Josh Gillan, Tampa Bay Times blogger/writer/editor and PolitiFact Florida writer
Ellyn Angelotti, Poynter Faculty for Digital Trends and Social Media, will lead the three-day conference, which will feature general sessions, as well as an opportunity to participate in focused sessions and one-on-one coaching with faculty. The cost to attend the conference is $450, with an additional $150 for coaching sessions. For more information or to apply, please visit http://www.poynter.org/12crediblecontent.
About The Poynter Institute
Founded in 1975 in St. Petersburg, Fla., The Poynter Institute is one of the nation's top schools for professional journalists and news media leaders, as well as future journalists and journalism teachers. Poynter offers training throughout the year in the areas of online and multimedia, leadership and management, reporting, writing and editing, TV and radio, ethics and diversity, journalism education and visual journalism. Poynter's News University (http://www.newsu.org) offers journalism training to the public through more than 200 interactive modules and other forms of e-learning. It has more than 200,000 registered users in 225 countries. Poynter's Web site, (http://www.poynter.org) is the dominant provider of journalism news, with a focus on business analysis and the opportunities and implications of technology.
About PR Newswire
PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 57 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content -- from rich media to online video to multimedia -- and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world's enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.
CONTACT:
Jessica Blais
Director of Marketing
The Poynter Institute
727-482-1313
jblais@poynter.org
Rachel Meranus
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
PR Newswire
+1.201.360.6776
Rachel.Meranus@prnewswire.com
SOURCE PR Newswire Association LLC
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PR Newswire Association LLC
Web Site: http://www.prnewswire.com
MC Endeavors, Inc. Announces the Development of their E-Commerce Online Store
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
MC Endeavors, Inc. Announces the Development of their E-Commerce Online Store
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MC Endeavors, Inc.(PinkSheets: MSMY) (MCE) is pleased to announce the development of an online store for their LBI products, DualZorb®,PondZorb® and AcidZorb®. All three absorption products are made of completely-natural cellulose material that immediately breaks down oil, chemical, raw sewage and any flammable hydrocarbon liquids into a non-toxic environmentally safe inert mixture that can be tilled into the soil and just left to decompose naturally. The harmless absorbed mixture created from the clean-up of small oil and gasoline spills can also be placed in trash bins headed for disposal at the normal landfills.
Tim Algier, CEO, stated, "We are receiving ever more frequent calls and requests for the small 9 lb. bags of DualZorb®, 6 lb. jugs of AcidZorb® and 5 gallon buckets of PondZorb® to be used for clean-up in small areas like garages and vehicle service bays, restaurants, ranches and farms, and even in the home to clean up spills, oily or greasy tools, ponds, watering holes and animal waste piles. Many of these customers could view the products and purchase them online at our website without having to call in, so we decided it was time to provide the e-commerce feature."
The design and development of the online store is underway along with some additional website changes and should be up and running by the end of this month. For larger orders, please continue to email us at Products@MCEndeavors.com or call us at the main line for questions, a volume discount for large orders, international orders, shipping details and even some limited distributor opportunities.
MC Endeavors is excited to add this new facet to our business and we anticipate this to be one of many changes and additions coming throughout 2012.
We have begun a new weekly e-mail marketing program targeting primarily oil service and remediation companies and biodegradation product users of all kinds. Please call or email us if you wish to be added to that list.
Please understand that MC Endeavors, Inc. is committed to moving forward and building shareholder equity as responsibly and quickly as possible. We will continue to focus on the building of this company and we intend to make every effort to update you concerning our achievements and progress.
MC Endeavors, Inc. is a global smart-home builder and self-sustaining community developer of natural disaster resistant building systems that utilize steel framing and steel shipping containers with rigid closed-cell foam insulation instead of conventional wood framing and rolled fiberglass. MCE integrates green technologies including solar, wind, and biogas powered generators that are ideal for durable transportable oil field rig-shacks. We also provide water and soil biodegradable-remediation from oil, chemical and sewage spills after natural or manmade environmental events with our patent pending DualZorb®,PondZorb® & AcidZorb® products.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including all business uncertainties relating to product development, marketing, market acceptance, future capital requirements, and competition in general that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact information:
Gary Patterson & Associates
Phone: 714.369.2933
Email: IR.MCEi@Gmail.com
Website: http://www.MCEndeavors.com
SOURCE MC Endeavors, Inc.
MC Endeavors, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.mcendeavors.com
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MC Endeavors, Inc.(PinkSheets: MSMY) (MCE) is pleased to announce the development of an online store for their LBI products, DualZorb®,PondZorb® and AcidZorb®. All three absorption products are made of completely-natural cellulose material that immediately breaks down oil, chemical, raw sewage and any flammable hydrocarbon liquids into a non-toxic environmentally safe inert mixture that can be tilled into the soil and just left to decompose naturally. The harmless absorbed mixture created from the clean-up of small oil and gasoline spills can also be placed in trash bins headed for disposal at the normal landfills.
Tim Algier, CEO, stated, "We are receiving ever more frequent calls and requests for the small 9 lb. bags of DualZorb®, 6 lb. jugs of AcidZorb® and 5 gallon buckets of PondZorb® to be used for clean-up in small areas like garages and vehicle service bays, restaurants, ranches and farms, and even in the home to clean up spills, oily or greasy tools, ponds, watering holes and animal waste piles. Many of these customers could view the products and purchase them online at our website without having to call in, so we decided it was time to provide the e-commerce feature."
The design and development of the online store is underway along with some additional website changes and should be up and running by the end of this month. For larger orders, please continue to email us at Products@MCEndeavors.com or call us at the main line for questions, a volume discount for large orders, international orders, shipping details and even some limited distributor opportunities.
MC Endeavors is excited to add this new facet to our business and we anticipate this to be one of many changes and additions coming throughout 2012.
We have begun a new weekly e-mail marketing program targeting primarily oil service and remediation companies and biodegradation product users of all kinds. Please call or email us if you wish to be added to that list.
Please understand that MC Endeavors, Inc. is committed to moving forward and building shareholder equity as responsibly and quickly as possible. We will continue to focus on the building of this company and we intend to make every effort to update you concerning our achievements and progress.
MC Endeavors, Inc. is a global smart-home builder and self-sustaining community developer of natural disaster resistant building systems that utilize steel framing and steel shipping containers with rigid closed-cell foam insulation instead of conventional wood framing and rolled fiberglass. MCE integrates green technologies including solar, wind, and biogas powered generators that are ideal for durable transportable oil field rig-shacks. We also provide water and soil biodegradable-remediation from oil, chemical and sewage spills after natural or manmade environmental events with our patent pending DualZorb®,PondZorb® & AcidZorb® products.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including all business uncertainties relating to product development, marketing, market acceptance, future capital requirements, and competition in general that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact information:
Gary Patterson & Associates
Phone: 714.369.2933
Email: IR.MCEi@Gmail.com
Website: http://www.MCEndeavors.com
SOURCE MC Endeavors, Inc.
MC Endeavors, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.mcendeavors.com
Novatel Wireless Ovation MC679 4G LTE Mobile Internet Key Launches on TELUS' 4G LTE Wireless Network
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 7:35:01 AM
Novatel Wireless Ovation MC679 4G LTE Mobile Internet Key Launches on TELUS' 4G LTE Wireless Network
Industry's Most Compact LTE-capable USB Modem Debuts on TELUS
SAN DIEGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL), a provider of wireless broadband access solutions, and TELUS, a leading telecommunications company in Canada, today announced the launch of the Ovation(TM) MC679 4G LTE Mobile Internet Key on TELUS' new, blazing fast 4G LTE network. The slim and compact Ovation MC679 by Novatel Wireless will give TELUS customers their first chance to experience the LTE difference on their laptops, and enjoy downloading music, video and work files in the blink of an eye.
"There is a growing demand in the market for portable and convenient 4G speed technologies," said Rob Hadley, CMO, Novatel Wireless. "We're excited to launch our industry leading Ovation MC679 on the new TELUS 4G LTE network with the slimmest and most compact 4G LTE USB modem on the market today."
The Ovation MC679 4G LTE Mobile Internet key comes equipped with multiple internal antennas for optimal performance when users need it most. With the launch of TELUS' 4G LTE network, TELUS customers using the Ovation MC679 will experience blazing-fast LTE download speeds with average typical speeds ranging between 12 and 25 Mbps. In TELUS' non-LTE zones, TELUS customers will experience typical downloads speeds between 7 and 14 Mbps in DC HSPA+ zones (covering 73 percent of Canadians) and between 3.5 and 8 Mbps on TELUS' HSPA+ network coast-to-coast.
"TELUS is committed to providing the most advanced mobile broadband devices with an extensive, advanced 4G wireless network," said Brent Johnston, vice-president, Mobility Solutions at TELUS. "We're excited to introduce our customers to the 4G LTE Novatel Wireless Ovation MC679 -- delivering lightning fast speeds in a small and efficient form factor. And with a TELUS Mobile High Speed Flex Plan, our customers can experience its remarkable data capabilities worry-free."
Compatible with Windows®, Mac® and Linux® operating systems, the easy to use plug-and-play Novatel Wireless Ovation MC679 is available in TELUS stores, online and with retail partners on February 10th, 2012. TELUS will provide a free Ovation MC679 4G LTE Mobile Internet Key with a three year contract.
Please visit http://www.novatelwireless.com/content/pdf/MC679_Datasheet_Rev2.pdf for more details on the device.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $10.3 billion of annual revenue and 12.6 million customer connections including 7.2 million wireless subscribers, 3.6 million wireline network access lines, 1.3 million Internet subscribers and more than 450,000 TELUS TV customers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video.
In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $265 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered 4.2 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Eleven TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead TELUS' local philanthropic initiatives. TELUS was honoured to be named the most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, becoming the first Canadian company to receive this prestigious international recognition.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com.
About Novatel Wireless
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies providing wireless connectivity. The company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Product lines include MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspots, Ovation USB modems, Expedite embedded modules, Enfora smart M2M modules, and Enfora integrated M2M solutions. These innovative products provide anywhere, anytime communications solutions for consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit http://www.nvtl.com. (NVTLG)
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.
(C) 2012 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name and logo, Ovation are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other Company, product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Contacts:
Charlotte Rubin Cara Sloman
Novatel Wireless Nadel Phelan
(858) 812-3431 (831) 440-2411
crubin@nvtl.com cara@nadelphelan.com
AJ Gratton
TELUS Media Relations
416-320-0364
Aj.gratton@telus.com
SOURCE Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.novatelwireless.com
Industry's Most Compact LTE-capable USB Modem Debuts on TELUS
SAN DIEGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL), a provider of wireless broadband access solutions, and TELUS, a leading telecommunications company in Canada, today announced the launch of the Ovation(TM) MC679 4G LTE Mobile Internet Key on TELUS' new, blazing fast 4G LTE network. The slim and compact Ovation MC679 by Novatel Wireless will give TELUS customers their first chance to experience the LTE difference on their laptops, and enjoy downloading music, video and work files in the blink of an eye.
"There is a growing demand in the market for portable and convenient 4G speed technologies," said Rob Hadley, CMO, Novatel Wireless. "We're excited to launch our industry leading Ovation MC679 on the new TELUS 4G LTE network with the slimmest and most compact 4G LTE USB modem on the market today."
The Ovation MC679 4G LTE Mobile Internet key comes equipped with multiple internal antennas for optimal performance when users need it most. With the launch of TELUS' 4G LTE network, TELUS customers using the Ovation MC679 will experience blazing-fast LTE download speeds with average typical speeds ranging between 12 and 25 Mbps. In TELUS' non-LTE zones, TELUS customers will experience typical downloads speeds between 7 and 14 Mbps in DC HSPA+ zones (covering 73 percent of Canadians) and between 3.5 and 8 Mbps on TELUS' HSPA+ network coast-to-coast.
"TELUS is committed to providing the most advanced mobile broadband devices with an extensive, advanced 4G wireless network," said Brent Johnston, vice-president, Mobility Solutions at TELUS. "We're excited to introduce our customers to the 4G LTE Novatel Wireless Ovation MC679 -- delivering lightning fast speeds in a small and efficient form factor. And with a TELUS Mobile High Speed Flex Plan, our customers can experience its remarkable data capabilities worry-free."
Compatible with Windows®, Mac® and Linux® operating systems, the easy to use plug-and-play Novatel Wireless Ovation MC679 is available in TELUS stores, online and with retail partners on February 10th, 2012. TELUS will provide a free Ovation MC679 4G LTE Mobile Internet Key with a three year contract.
Please visit http://www.novatelwireless.com/content/pdf/MC679_Datasheet_Rev2.pdf for more details on the device.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $10.3 billion of annual revenue and 12.6 million customer connections including 7.2 million wireless subscribers, 3.6 million wireline network access lines, 1.3 million Internet subscribers and more than 450,000 TELUS TV customers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video.
In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $265 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered 4.2 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Eleven TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead TELUS' local philanthropic initiatives. TELUS was honoured to be named the most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, becoming the first Canadian company to receive this prestigious international recognition.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com.
About Novatel Wireless
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies providing wireless connectivity. The company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Product lines include MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspots, Ovation USB modems, Expedite embedded modules, Enfora smart M2M modules, and Enfora integrated M2M solutions. These innovative products provide anywhere, anytime communications solutions for consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit http://www.nvtl.com. (NVTLG)
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.
(C) 2012 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name and logo, Ovation are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other Company, product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Contacts:
Charlotte Rubin Cara Sloman
Novatel Wireless Nadel Phelan
(858) 812-3431 (831) 440-2411
crubin@nvtl.com cara@nadelphelan.com
AJ Gratton
TELUS Media Relations
416-320-0364
Aj.gratton@telus.com
SOURCE Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.novatelwireless.com
Perfect World Announces Recent Business Developments
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:14:01 AM
Perfect World Announces Recent Business Developments
BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator based in China, today announced its recent business developments as of February 10, 2012.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/CNTH023LOGO )
Press Releases Issued During the Period:
December 16, 2011 - Perfect World Unveils New Cartoon-style Martial Arts MMORPG "Fantasy Condor Heroes"
January 10, 2012 - Perfect World Responds to Recent Anonymous Accusations
EXPANSION PACKS
"Chi Bi" Expansion Pack - "Unrivaled War Chariots"
On November 24, 2011, Perfect World released the expansion pack "Unrivaled War Chariots" for its war epic 3D MMORPG "Chi Bi". This expansion pack introduces new features including chariot-based gameplay and new battlefields, adding new exciting elements to this game.
"Forsaken World" Expansion Pack - "Twilight City"
On November 30, 2011, Perfect World released the expansion pack "Twilight City" for its 3D MMORPG "Forsaken World". This expansion pack introduces a wealth of new content including a new map with a new city, a flight combat system, a new runes system, as well as several new instances, providing an enthralling gaming experience for players.
"Perfect World II" Expansion Pack - "Land of Darkness"
On December 15, 2011, Perfect World released the expansion pack "Land of Darkness" for its 3D MMORPG "Perfect World II". The expansion pack introduces a wealth of exciting content including a new map, rich story plots, enhanced skill sets, as well as a brand new instance, creating a wonderful game world for players.
OVERSEAS LAUNCHES THROUGH LICENSEES
Launch of "Perfect World II" in the Spanish-speaking Countries in Latin America
In November 2011, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Perfect World II" in the Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America through Aeria Games & Entertainment Inc. ("Aeria Games"). Perfect World II was first launched in Mainland China in November 2006 and has since been successfully launched in dozens of countries and territories throughout Asia, Europe and North America.
Launch of "Legend of Martial Arts" in the Russian Federation and other Russian-speaking Territories
In December 2011, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Legend of Martial Arts" in the Russian Federation and other Russian-speaking territories through Inter-s Co., Ltd. ("Inter-s"). "Legend of Martial Arts", first launched in Mainland China in September 2006, is a 3D cartoon adventure MMORPG based on a popular TV drama series with the same Chinese name.
Launch of "Dragon Excalibur" in Korea
In December 2011, Perfect World launched its 2D MMORPG "Dragon Excalibur" in Korea through Weaver Interactive Inc. ("Weaver"). "Dragon Excalibur" is Perfect World's first 2D real-time MMORPG, set against a backdrop based on ancient Chinese mythology. The game was first launched in Mainland China in October 2010.
Launch of "Chi Bi" in Indonesia
In January 2012, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Chi Bi" in Indonesia through PT. Buana Online Internasional, a subsidiary of PT. Prodigy Infinitech ("Prodigy"). "Chi Bi" is Perfect World's 3D MMORPG based on the Three Kingdoms, a well-known period in ancient Chinese history. The game was first launched in Mainland China in January 2008.
OVERSEAS OPERATION
Launch of "Empire of the Immortals" in North America and Europe
In December 2011, Perfect World launched its 2.5D MMORPG "Empire of the Immortals" under the name of "War of the Immortals" in North America and Europe through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Perfect World Europe B.V. The game was localized by the Company's R&D teams to cater to North American and European gamers.
AWARDS
Perfect World Wins Awards at the "2011 China Game Industry Annual Conference"
In January 2012, the "2011 China Game Industry Annual Conference" was held in Xi'an, China. At the 2011 "China Game Industry Top 10s" Grand Awards Ceremony during the conference, Perfect World's outstanding performance in 2011 earned it the following six awards:
-- 2011 Top 10 Chinese Game Companies
-- 2011 Overseas Development Awards for Chinese Game Companies
-- 2011 Top 10 Influential Individuals in the Chinese Game Industry -
Perfect World Senior Vice President Mr. Qi Zhu
-- 2011 Top 10 Most Popular Domestically-Developed Online Games - "Zhu
Xian"
-- 2011 Top 10 Most Popular Online Games - "Zhu Xian"
-- 2012 Top 10 Most Anticipated Games - "Swordsman Online"
About Aeria Games & Entertainment Inc. (http://www.aeriagames.com/)
With a rapidly growing community of over 35 million core players and a deep portfolio of development partners, Aeria Games is a leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games. Founded in 2006 and with offices in the US, Germany and Brazil, Aeria Games publishes and develops high quality online games in nine languages - English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Italian, Turkish and Russian - covering more than 30 countries. Aeria Games's proprietary technology offers strong benefits to both players and developers. Players gain access to a universal gaming destination providing deep, immersive online games accessible from PC, browser, tablet, and smart phones. Developers get a blazingly fast point of entry to the global gaming market via Aeria Games' specialized platform that enables quick and easy game integration. Aeria Games's diverse portfolio includes highly engaging fantasy MMORPGs, action shooters, anime-style social games, and multiplayer mobile titles.
About Inter-s Co., Ltd. (http://tabagames.ru/)
Founded in April 2009, Russia-based Inter-s Co., Ltd. specializes in R&D of software and online projects. To date, the company's self-developed casual and social networking games are operated by tabagame.ru, its gaming portal. In 2010, Inter-s began its plan to operate MMORPGs in the Russian Federation and other Russian-speaking territories, and recently obtained the licensing agreement to operate Perfect World's Legend of Martial Arts in the Russian Federation and other Russian speaking territories. Inter-s aims to introduce more exciting and high-quality games to the market.
About Weaver Interactive Inc. (http://www.weaverkorea.com)
Established in August 2002, Weaver Interactive Inc. is a leading Korea-based online game developer and publisher. Weaver has an attractive portfolio of 2D online games, with popular titles such as its proprietary "Online Samgukji" and "Peacock King Returns." To date, Weaver has successfully published games in several Asian countries and territories, including Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Cambodia and Uzbekistan; and is currently preparing a new lineup of next-generation game titles. Weaver is committed to leveraging its extensive industry experience to expand the business in Asia and the greater global market.
About PT. Prodigy Infinitech (http://www.prodigy.co.id)
PT. Prodigy Infinitech was founded in April 2008 by a management team with a passion to bring the world's best games to Indonesia. In June 2009, Prodigy acquired exclusive license to operate "Runes of Magic" in Indonesia. In 2010, Prodigy released in Indonesia a popular online game called "Canaan Online," which won a huge following in the country's gaming community and gained great attention in a gaming exhibition jointly held by Prodigy. Prodigy aims to unite the diverse communities in Indonesia through online gaming, and foster a lifestyle of fun and enjoyment with interactive entertainment. Prodigy also aims to grow into a top game publisher, and continues its mission to introduce localized versions of high-end game titles from all around the world to the growing Indonesian gaming society.
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com)
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator based in China. Perfect World primarily develops online games based on proprietary game engines and game development platforms. Perfect World's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive knowledge and experiences in the online game market, enable it to frequently and promptly introduce popular games designed to cater changing customer preferences and market trends. Perfect World's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi," "Pocketpet Journey West," "Battle of the Immortals," "Fantasy Zhu Xian," "Forsaken World," "Dragon Excalibur," "Empire of the Immortals" and "Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber;" an online casual game: "Hot Dance Party;" and a number of web games and social networking games. While a substantial portion of the revenues are generated in China, Perfect World operates its games in North America, Europe and Japan through its own subsidiaries. Perfect World's games have also been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and the Russian Federation and other Russian speaking territories. Perfect World plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, Perfect World's limited operating history, its ability to develop and operate new games that are commercially successful, the growth of the online game market and the continuing market acceptance of its games and in-game items in China and elsewhere, its ability to protect intellectual property rights, its ability to respond to competitive pressure, its ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, changes of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.
For further information, please contact
Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien WangVice President, Investor Relations & Corporate CommunicationsJoanne Deng, Investor Relations ManagerTel: +86-10-5780-5700Fax: +86-10-5780-5713Email: ir@pwrd.comhttp://www.pwrd.com
Christensen Investor Relations
Patty BrunerTel: +1- 480-614-3036Fax: +1-480-614-3033Email: pbruner@christensenir.com
Teal WillinghamTel: +86-10-5826-4988Fax: +86-10-5826-4838Email: twillingham@christensenir.com
SOURCE Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/CNTH023LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.prodigy.co.id
BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator based in China, today announced its recent business developments as of February 10, 2012.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/CNTH023LOGO )
Press Releases Issued During the Period:
December 16, 2011 - Perfect World Unveils New Cartoon-style Martial Arts MMORPG "Fantasy Condor Heroes"
January 10, 2012 - Perfect World Responds to Recent Anonymous Accusations
EXPANSION PACKS
"Chi Bi" Expansion Pack - "Unrivaled War Chariots"
On November 24, 2011, Perfect World released the expansion pack "Unrivaled War Chariots" for its war epic 3D MMORPG "Chi Bi". This expansion pack introduces new features including chariot-based gameplay and new battlefields, adding new exciting elements to this game.
"Forsaken World" Expansion Pack - "Twilight City"
On November 30, 2011, Perfect World released the expansion pack "Twilight City" for its 3D MMORPG "Forsaken World". This expansion pack introduces a wealth of new content including a new map with a new city, a flight combat system, a new runes system, as well as several new instances, providing an enthralling gaming experience for players.
"Perfect World II" Expansion Pack - "Land of Darkness"
On December 15, 2011, Perfect World released the expansion pack "Land of Darkness" for its 3D MMORPG "Perfect World II". The expansion pack introduces a wealth of exciting content including a new map, rich story plots, enhanced skill sets, as well as a brand new instance, creating a wonderful game world for players.
OVERSEAS LAUNCHES THROUGH LICENSEES
Launch of "Perfect World II" in the Spanish-speaking Countries in Latin America
In November 2011, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Perfect World II" in the Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America through Aeria Games & Entertainment Inc. ("Aeria Games"). Perfect World II was first launched in Mainland China in November 2006 and has since been successfully launched in dozens of countries and territories throughout Asia, Europe and North America.
Launch of "Legend of Martial Arts" in the Russian Federation and other Russian-speaking Territories
In December 2011, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Legend of Martial Arts" in the Russian Federation and other Russian-speaking territories through Inter-s Co., Ltd. ("Inter-s"). "Legend of Martial Arts", first launched in Mainland China in September 2006, is a 3D cartoon adventure MMORPG based on a popular TV drama series with the same Chinese name.
Launch of "Dragon Excalibur" in Korea
In December 2011, Perfect World launched its 2D MMORPG "Dragon Excalibur" in Korea through Weaver Interactive Inc. ("Weaver"). "Dragon Excalibur" is Perfect World's first 2D real-time MMORPG, set against a backdrop based on ancient Chinese mythology. The game was first launched in Mainland China in October 2010.
Launch of "Chi Bi" in Indonesia
In January 2012, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Chi Bi" in Indonesia through PT. Buana Online Internasional, a subsidiary of PT. Prodigy Infinitech ("Prodigy"). "Chi Bi" is Perfect World's 3D MMORPG based on the Three Kingdoms, a well-known period in ancient Chinese history. The game was first launched in Mainland China in January 2008.
OVERSEAS OPERATION
Launch of "Empire of the Immortals" in North America and Europe
In December 2011, Perfect World launched its 2.5D MMORPG "Empire of the Immortals" under the name of "War of the Immortals" in North America and Europe through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Perfect World Europe B.V. The game was localized by the Company's R&D teams to cater to North American and European gamers.
AWARDS
Perfect World Wins Awards at the "2011 China Game Industry Annual Conference"
In January 2012, the "2011 China Game Industry Annual Conference" was held in Xi'an, China. At the 2011 "China Game Industry Top 10s" Grand Awards Ceremony during the conference, Perfect World's outstanding performance in 2011 earned it the following six awards:
-- 2011 Top 10 Chinese Game Companies
-- 2011 Overseas Development Awards for Chinese Game Companies
-- 2011 Top 10 Influential Individuals in the Chinese Game Industry -
Perfect World Senior Vice President Mr. Qi Zhu
-- 2011 Top 10 Most Popular Domestically-Developed Online Games - "Zhu
Xian"
-- 2011 Top 10 Most Popular Online Games - "Zhu Xian"
-- 2012 Top 10 Most Anticipated Games - "Swordsman Online"
About Aeria Games & Entertainment Inc. (http://www.aeriagames.com/)
With a rapidly growing community of over 35 million core players and a deep portfolio of development partners, Aeria Games is a leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games. Founded in 2006 and with offices in the US, Germany and Brazil, Aeria Games publishes and develops high quality online games in nine languages - English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Italian, Turkish and Russian - covering more than 30 countries. Aeria Games's proprietary technology offers strong benefits to both players and developers. Players gain access to a universal gaming destination providing deep, immersive online games accessible from PC, browser, tablet, and smart phones. Developers get a blazingly fast point of entry to the global gaming market via Aeria Games' specialized platform that enables quick and easy game integration. Aeria Games's diverse portfolio includes highly engaging fantasy MMORPGs, action shooters, anime-style social games, and multiplayer mobile titles.
About Inter-s Co., Ltd. (http://tabagames.ru/)
Founded in April 2009, Russia-based Inter-s Co., Ltd. specializes in R&D of software and online projects. To date, the company's self-developed casual and social networking games are operated by tabagame.ru, its gaming portal. In 2010, Inter-s began its plan to operate MMORPGs in the Russian Federation and other Russian-speaking territories, and recently obtained the licensing agreement to operate Perfect World's Legend of Martial Arts in the Russian Federation and other Russian speaking territories. Inter-s aims to introduce more exciting and high-quality games to the market.
About Weaver Interactive Inc. (http://www.weaverkorea.com)
Established in August 2002, Weaver Interactive Inc. is a leading Korea-based online game developer and publisher. Weaver has an attractive portfolio of 2D online games, with popular titles such as its proprietary "Online Samgukji" and "Peacock King Returns." To date, Weaver has successfully published games in several Asian countries and territories, including Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Cambodia and Uzbekistan; and is currently preparing a new lineup of next-generation game titles. Weaver is committed to leveraging its extensive industry experience to expand the business in Asia and the greater global market.
About PT. Prodigy Infinitech (http://www.prodigy.co.id)
PT. Prodigy Infinitech was founded in April 2008 by a management team with a passion to bring the world's best games to Indonesia. In June 2009, Prodigy acquired exclusive license to operate "Runes of Magic" in Indonesia. In 2010, Prodigy released in Indonesia a popular online game called "Canaan Online," which won a huge following in the country's gaming community and gained great attention in a gaming exhibition jointly held by Prodigy. Prodigy aims to unite the diverse communities in Indonesia through online gaming, and foster a lifestyle of fun and enjoyment with interactive entertainment. Prodigy also aims to grow into a top game publisher, and continues its mission to introduce localized versions of high-end game titles from all around the world to the growing Indonesian gaming society.
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com)
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator based in China. Perfect World primarily develops online games based on proprietary game engines and game development platforms. Perfect World's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive knowledge and experiences in the online game market, enable it to frequently and promptly introduce popular games designed to cater changing customer preferences and market trends. Perfect World's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi," "Pocketpet Journey West," "Battle of the Immortals," "Fantasy Zhu Xian," "Forsaken World," "Dragon Excalibur," "Empire of the Immortals" and "Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber;" an online casual game: "Hot Dance Party;" and a number of web games and social networking games. While a substantial portion of the revenues are generated in China, Perfect World operates its games in North America, Europe and Japan through its own subsidiaries. Perfect World's games have also been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and the Russian Federation and other Russian speaking territories. Perfect World plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, Perfect World's limited operating history, its ability to develop and operate new games that are commercially successful, the growth of the online game market and the continuing market acceptance of its games and in-game items in China and elsewhere, its ability to protect intellectual property rights, its ability to respond to competitive pressure, its ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, changes of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.
For further information, please contact
Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien WangVice President, Investor Relations & Corporate CommunicationsJoanne Deng, Investor Relations ManagerTel: +86-10-5780-5700Fax: +86-10-5780-5713Email: ir@pwrd.comhttp://www.pwrd.com
Christensen Investor Relations
Patty BrunerTel: +1- 480-614-3036Fax: +1-480-614-3033Email: pbruner@christensenir.com
Teal WillinghamTel: +86-10-5826-4988Fax: +86-10-5826-4838Email: twillingham@christensenir.com
SOURCE Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/CNTH023LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.prodigy.co.id
Spenta and Beezy CEO to Present at the Competitiveness Council of the European Union
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 5:49:01 AM
Spenta and Beezy CEO to Present at the Competitiveness Council of the European Union
BARCELONA, February 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Spenta, one of the most innovative cloud software companies, today announced it has
been invited by the Danish Ministry of Business and Growth to participate in the Informal
Competitiveness Council 2012. Jordi Plana, Spenta and Beezy Founder and CEO, will present
on innovation, cloud computing and the barriers for competitiveness within the EU. The
session will be held on Friday, February 03, 2012 at 10:30 at the Bella Centre in
Copenhagen.
"We are honored that the Danish Ministry of Business and Growth has invited Spenta as
one of the most innovative European cloud software companies. This is a recognition that
Spenta is making an impact on how organizations work, making them more efficient by the
use of our cloud solutions" saidJordi Plana.
The Informal Competitiveness Council will focus on the creation of a Digital Single
Market. A digital single market, where consumers feel comfortable shopping across borders
using the internet, where businesses can sell goods and services via the internet and
develop new innovative products and where public services are available on-line. The main
objective of the meeting is to reach a common understanding of concrete actions to take
towards creating a well-functioning digital single market.
"The flexibility and the economies of scale with cloud computing brings unprecedented
opportunities for both buyers and providers. But all the potential the cloud offers is not
being leveraged by public organizations due to unfounded fear of security as well as fear
of not being compliant with EU policies. A change of mindset is needed and a better
dialogue with the industry early on in the procurement process " noted Plana.
The Competitiveness Council of the European Union consists of the 27 ministers
responsible for competitiveness policies concerning the single market in Europe. The
Competitiveness Council typically meets four times a year for formal meetings in Brussels
and twice a year for informal discussions in the home country of the President. Informal
Competitiveness Council meetings focus on how to move forward on the European growth
agenda.
About Spenta and Beezy
Founded in 2001, Spenta is a leading software company specialized in cloud computing
and Microsoft technologies. Spenta delivers value to its customers through innovation and
the strategic use of technology. Awarded twice by Microsoft, as World Wide Partner of the
Year, today Spenta has a team of 45 extremely talented individuals and offices in
Barcelona, Madrid and Singapore. Spenta has customers of all industries in more than 20
countries.
Beezy is a social spin-off that brings the social revolution to the workplace. Beezy
offers advanced social network features through a consumer-like user experience. Beezy is
having a huge momentum and massive traction in getting new customers from all over the
world, that want to have better collaboration, higher productivity and more engaged
employees.
Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
Source: Spenta Consulting
For additional information: Spenta Consulting SL,
+34-934880991, info@spenta.es
BARCELONA, February 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Spenta, one of the most innovative cloud software companies, today announced it has
been invited by the Danish Ministry of Business and Growth to participate in the Informal
Competitiveness Council 2012. Jordi Plana, Spenta and Beezy Founder and CEO, will present
on innovation, cloud computing and the barriers for competitiveness within the EU. The
session will be held on Friday, February 03, 2012 at 10:30 at the Bella Centre in
Copenhagen.
"We are honored that the Danish Ministry of Business and Growth has invited Spenta as
one of the most innovative European cloud software companies. This is a recognition that
Spenta is making an impact on how organizations work, making them more efficient by the
use of our cloud solutions" saidJordi Plana.
The Informal Competitiveness Council will focus on the creation of a Digital Single
Market. A digital single market, where consumers feel comfortable shopping across borders
using the internet, where businesses can sell goods and services via the internet and
develop new innovative products and where public services are available on-line. The main
objective of the meeting is to reach a common understanding of concrete actions to take
towards creating a well-functioning digital single market.
"The flexibility and the economies of scale with cloud computing brings unprecedented
opportunities for both buyers and providers. But all the potential the cloud offers is not
being leveraged by public organizations due to unfounded fear of security as well as fear
of not being compliant with EU policies. A change of mindset is needed and a better
dialogue with the industry early on in the procurement process " noted Plana.
The Competitiveness Council of the European Union consists of the 27 ministers
responsible for competitiveness policies concerning the single market in Europe. The
Competitiveness Council typically meets four times a year for formal meetings in Brussels
and twice a year for informal discussions in the home country of the President. Informal
Competitiveness Council meetings focus on how to move forward on the European growth
agenda.
About Spenta and Beezy
Founded in 2001, Spenta is a leading software company specialized in cloud computing
and Microsoft technologies. Spenta delivers value to its customers through innovation and
the strategic use of technology. Awarded twice by Microsoft, as World Wide Partner of the
Year, today Spenta has a team of 45 extremely talented individuals and offices in
Barcelona, Madrid and Singapore. Spenta has customers of all industries in more than 20
countries.
Beezy is a social spin-off that brings the social revolution to the workplace. Beezy
offers advanced social network features through a consumer-like user experience. Beezy is
having a huge momentum and massive traction in getting new customers from all over the
world, that want to have better collaboration, higher productivity and more engaged
employees.
Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
Source: Spenta Consulting
For additional information: Spenta Consulting SL,
+34-934880991, info@spenta.es
February 9, 2012
Hagens Berman Launches New Whistleblower Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:28:01 PM
Hagens Berman Launches New Whistleblower Website
SEATTLE, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP today announced the launch of a new website dedicated to the firm's growing whistleblower practice.
The site, which can be found at http://www.hb-whistleblower.com, offers resources and information for potential whistleblowers, broadly defined to include those who may bring claims under a variety of recently expanded government programs.
"In an era of unbridled corporate greed, people who stand up and point out fraud play an increasingly important role in our civil society," said Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman. "We hope that the resources we provide online will encourage more people to step forward and hold organizations accountable when they break the law."
Historically, whistleblower cases have been filed under the federal False Claims Act (FCA). The FCA has a provision known as qui tam that allows private citizens who expose fraud committed against government programs to sue on its behalf. Those who provide valuable information in a qui tam case are entitled to a portion of any funds recovered for the government. Since the law's enactment during the American Civil War, billions of dollars have been recovered for taxpayers from unscrupulous companies that defrauded government programs.
The program's success has spurred more than 20 states to create state-level whistleblower programs. The federal government has also added a number of new programs under the direction of various agencies. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) now pays rewards to individuals who report tax evaders. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), who police the stock and commodities markets, added formal whistleblower programs last year.
"As the government has expanded both protections and rewards for whistleblowers, we too have expanded our practice to help serve them," said Mr. Berman. "Whistleblower cases are very much in line with our mission; earning excellent results for our clients while performing work in the public interest."
Hagens Berman is known as one of the top plaintiffs' firms in the country, having been named to the National Law Journal's Plaintiffs Hot List five of the last six years.
Mr. Berman feels the firm is well-positioned to help whistleblowers under the new programs. "Unlike traditional whistleblower firms, we have taken on securities and financial fraud cases against some of the largest corporations in the world and won," he said. "Also unlike traditional firms, we have the deep bench and resources needed to take these cases to trial, even if the government chooses not to intervene."
The firm offers counsel to whistleblowers under four major federal programs, including programs run by the IRS, the SEC, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the CFTC as well as a number of state programs.
To learn more about Hagens Berman's Whistleblower practice, visit the new website at http://www.hb-whistleblower.com.
About Hagens Berman
Seattle-based Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is one of the most successful plaintiff-only law firms in the nation, with offices in ten cities throughout the United States. Founded in 1993, the firm represents plaintiffs in class actions and multi-state, large-scale litigation that seek to protect the rights of investors, consumers, workers and whistleblowers. More general information about the firm is available at http://www.hbsslaw.com.
Contact: Mark Firmani, Firmani + Associates Inc., 206.443.9357 or mark@firmani.com
SOURCE Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
Web Site: http://www.hbsslaw.com
SEATTLE, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP today announced the launch of a new website dedicated to the firm's growing whistleblower practice.
The site, which can be found at http://www.hb-whistleblower.com, offers resources and information for potential whistleblowers, broadly defined to include those who may bring claims under a variety of recently expanded government programs.
"In an era of unbridled corporate greed, people who stand up and point out fraud play an increasingly important role in our civil society," said Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman. "We hope that the resources we provide online will encourage more people to step forward and hold organizations accountable when they break the law."
Historically, whistleblower cases have been filed under the federal False Claims Act (FCA). The FCA has a provision known as qui tam that allows private citizens who expose fraud committed against government programs to sue on its behalf. Those who provide valuable information in a qui tam case are entitled to a portion of any funds recovered for the government. Since the law's enactment during the American Civil War, billions of dollars have been recovered for taxpayers from unscrupulous companies that defrauded government programs.
The program's success has spurred more than 20 states to create state-level whistleblower programs. The federal government has also added a number of new programs under the direction of various agencies. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) now pays rewards to individuals who report tax evaders. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), who police the stock and commodities markets, added formal whistleblower programs last year.
"As the government has expanded both protections and rewards for whistleblowers, we too have expanded our practice to help serve them," said Mr. Berman. "Whistleblower cases are very much in line with our mission; earning excellent results for our clients while performing work in the public interest."
Hagens Berman is known as one of the top plaintiffs' firms in the country, having been named to the National Law Journal's Plaintiffs Hot List five of the last six years.
Mr. Berman feels the firm is well-positioned to help whistleblowers under the new programs. "Unlike traditional whistleblower firms, we have taken on securities and financial fraud cases against some of the largest corporations in the world and won," he said. "Also unlike traditional firms, we have the deep bench and resources needed to take these cases to trial, even if the government chooses not to intervene."
The firm offers counsel to whistleblowers under four major federal programs, including programs run by the IRS, the SEC, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the CFTC as well as a number of state programs.
To learn more about Hagens Berman's Whistleblower practice, visit the new website at http://www.hb-whistleblower.com.
About Hagens Berman
Seattle-based Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is one of the most successful plaintiff-only law firms in the nation, with offices in ten cities throughout the United States. Founded in 1993, the firm represents plaintiffs in class actions and multi-state, large-scale litigation that seek to protect the rights of investors, consumers, workers and whistleblowers. More general information about the firm is available at http://www.hbsslaw.com.
Contact: Mark Firmani, Firmani + Associates Inc., 206.443.9357 or mark@firmani.com
SOURCE Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
Web Site: http://www.hbsslaw.com
That Guitar from "Back Then" You Always Wanted!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 4:28:01 PM
That Guitar from "Back Then" You Always Wanted!
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Every player dreams about the guitar or bass that lit the original fire to become a musician: a used Stratocaster like the one Hendrix played, or a used Les Paul like Jimmy Page's, even a used Rickenbacker, just like the one John Lennon played. They're all still out there! And you still want one, but where can you find it?
Problem solved! Sam Ash Music, America's premier full-line music store chain, has launched the web's best site for used music gear: used.samashmusic.com. On this site visitors can view every Sam Ash Music store's entire inventory of used guitars and basses. See something you like? Simply click on the item, fill out and submit the online form, and a Sam Ash specialist will get right back to you with all the additional info you need and to assist you in the purchase. Can't wait? You can call the store directly and grab that instrument before somebody else does!
Currently Sam Ash's used website contains thousands of name brand guitars and basses from every major manufacturer imaginable. Visitors to the site can find rare, expensive vintage gems or economically priced models - all ready to be shipped today! Soon to be added to the site is Sam Ash's entire selection of used instruments including drums, saxophones, keyboards, and even used pro sound, DJ and recording gear.
Visit the site today, and stop dreaming about yesterday!
Sam Ash Music is the country's leading full-line music store chain with over 45 stores. The family owned and operated business opened in 1924 with a small store in Brooklyn and now operates stores nationwide. For more info visit: http://www.samashmusic.com.
CONTACT:
Steve Prisco
516-686-4130
sprisco@samash.com
SOURCE Sam Ash Music
Sam Ash Music
Web Site: http://www.samashmusic.com
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Every player dreams about the guitar or bass that lit the original fire to become a musician: a used Stratocaster like the one Hendrix played, or a used Les Paul like Jimmy Page's, even a used Rickenbacker, just like the one John Lennon played. They're all still out there! And you still want one, but where can you find it?
Problem solved! Sam Ash Music, America's premier full-line music store chain, has launched the web's best site for used music gear: used.samashmusic.com. On this site visitors can view every Sam Ash Music store's entire inventory of used guitars and basses. See something you like? Simply click on the item, fill out and submit the online form, and a Sam Ash specialist will get right back to you with all the additional info you need and to assist you in the purchase. Can't wait? You can call the store directly and grab that instrument before somebody else does!
Currently Sam Ash's used website contains thousands of name brand guitars and basses from every major manufacturer imaginable. Visitors to the site can find rare, expensive vintage gems or economically priced models - all ready to be shipped today! Soon to be added to the site is Sam Ash's entire selection of used instruments including drums, saxophones, keyboards, and even used pro sound, DJ and recording gear.
Visit the site today, and stop dreaming about yesterday!
Sam Ash Music is the country's leading full-line music store chain with over 45 stores. The family owned and operated business opened in 1924 with a small store in Brooklyn and now operates stores nationwide. For more info visit: http://www.samashmusic.com.
CONTACT:
Steve Prisco
516-686-4130
sprisco@samash.com
SOURCE Sam Ash Music
Sam Ash Music
Web Site: http://www.samashmusic.com
Collective[i] Pioneers New Era of Big Data With Novel Socialized Business Intelligence Network for Marketing and Business Executives
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 2:35:01 PM
Collective[i] Pioneers New Era of Big Data With Novel Socialized Business Intelligence Network for Marketing and Business Executives
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After years in development and beta testing, Collective[i] (http://www.collectivei.com) has announced availability of the industry's first business intelligence network that enables executives to easily collaborate in the analysis of massive sets of business and marketing information.
Collective[i] is a SaaS solution designed to leverage Big Data resources, providing collaborative analysis and decision-making support to marketing and business executives. Just as Salesforce.com provided a network to manage sales operations, or as Facebook did with personal relationships, Collective[i] hosts the industry's first "knowledge network," automating the work associated with analyzing Big Data and socializing knowledge and discussion throughout an enterprise. Collective[i] delivers analyses for immediate use by any public or private enterprise, while avoiding the lengthy and costly development efforts required with home-grown or enterprise business intelligence systems, such as those created by SAP or IBM.
Collective[i] was founded by Heidi Messer, Stephen Messer and Tad Martin, marketing veterans with track records of successful technology innovation. The Messers founded LinkShare Corporation, where they pioneered the fields of affiliate and performance-based online marketing, operating the company until its sale in 2005 for $425 million to Rakuten. Mr. Martin was one of the first senior executives at online retailer Overstock.com; as head of operations he oversaw the company's growth from $70 million in revenue to an $800 million NASDAQ-listed company.
Collective[i] analyses put business information into context to uncover why things happened in the past with an eye toward what will happen in the future. Because Collective[i] standardizes and unifies data from existing tools, it can easily integrate macroeconomic information including weather, unemployment and consumer confidence with company-specific data collected across traditional and digital media channels to produce enterprise quality business intelligence. Furthermore, Collective[i]'s standardized data model also supports business partnerships among different companies by enabling a seamless exchange of knowledge.
By streamlining the process of analyzing massive data sets and collaborating around analyses to create knowledge, business leaders can devote their time and energy to developing and executing a winning strategy. "Creativity and innovation have suffered due to the time spent manually analyzing enormous quantities of data. Prior to Collective[i], the challenge for executives was putting data into a usable form," said Heidi Messer, Chairman of Collective[i]. "Collective[i] takes a new approach completely focused on converting data into knowledge so that business and marketing executives can focus on execution instead of data management."
About Collective[i](TM)
Collective[i] (http://www.collectivei.com) enables businesses around the world to transform raw data into knowledge. Collecive[i] is host to a global knowledge network where data analysis and collaboration inform execution and strategy.
SOURCE Collective[i]
Collective[i]
CONTACT: Laura Galloway, Galloway Media Group, laura@gallowaymediagroup.com, +1-212-260-3708
Web Site: http://www.collectivei.com
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After years in development and beta testing, Collective[i] (http://www.collectivei.com) has announced availability of the industry's first business intelligence network that enables executives to easily collaborate in the analysis of massive sets of business and marketing information.
Collective[i] is a SaaS solution designed to leverage Big Data resources, providing collaborative analysis and decision-making support to marketing and business executives. Just as Salesforce.com provided a network to manage sales operations, or as Facebook did with personal relationships, Collective[i] hosts the industry's first "knowledge network," automating the work associated with analyzing Big Data and socializing knowledge and discussion throughout an enterprise. Collective[i] delivers analyses for immediate use by any public or private enterprise, while avoiding the lengthy and costly development efforts required with home-grown or enterprise business intelligence systems, such as those created by SAP or IBM.
Collective[i] was founded by Heidi Messer, Stephen Messer and Tad Martin, marketing veterans with track records of successful technology innovation. The Messers founded LinkShare Corporation, where they pioneered the fields of affiliate and performance-based online marketing, operating the company until its sale in 2005 for $425 million to Rakuten. Mr. Martin was one of the first senior executives at online retailer Overstock.com; as head of operations he oversaw the company's growth from $70 million in revenue to an $800 million NASDAQ-listed company.
Collective[i] analyses put business information into context to uncover why things happened in the past with an eye toward what will happen in the future. Because Collective[i] standardizes and unifies data from existing tools, it can easily integrate macroeconomic information including weather, unemployment and consumer confidence with company-specific data collected across traditional and digital media channels to produce enterprise quality business intelligence. Furthermore, Collective[i]'s standardized data model also supports business partnerships among different companies by enabling a seamless exchange of knowledge.
By streamlining the process of analyzing massive data sets and collaborating around analyses to create knowledge, business leaders can devote their time and energy to developing and executing a winning strategy. "Creativity and innovation have suffered due to the time spent manually analyzing enormous quantities of data. Prior to Collective[i], the challenge for executives was putting data into a usable form," said Heidi Messer, Chairman of Collective[i]. "Collective[i] takes a new approach completely focused on converting data into knowledge so that business and marketing executives can focus on execution instead of data management."
About Collective[i](TM)
Collective[i] (http://www.collectivei.com) enables businesses around the world to transform raw data into knowledge. Collecive[i] is host to a global knowledge network where data analysis and collaboration inform execution and strategy.
SOURCE Collective[i]
Collective[i]
CONTACT: Laura Galloway, Galloway Media Group, laura@gallowaymediagroup.com, +1-212-260-3708
Web Site: http://www.collectivei.com
Voices Heard Media Gears Up for Award Season with Interactive Ballot
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 12:49:01 PM
Voices Heard Media Gears Up for Award Season with Interactive Ballot
Moviefone engages thousands with 110 percent interaction rate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Voices Heard Media, a leader in embeddable user engagement applications, is preparing for award season with a new Academy Award Ballot. The Ballot features a custom skin, multiple categories and the ability for users to vote and comment on each nomination, along with a video and photo hosting feature where users can see nominations before they vote.
Voices Heard Media helps businesses and brands drive a social return on investment (SROI) by increasing time users spend on a website, driving traffic to social media pages, engaging users to achieve a genuine connection, and ultimately monetizing this user interaction through in-line advertisements and sponsorship opportunities. The Award Ballot is one tool Voices Heard Media uses to create an interactive experience for businesses.
Moviefone, a leader in showtimes and movie synopsis, utilized Voices Heard Media's Oscar Award Ballot during the 2011 award season. The company immediately saw web traffic increase by 110 percent by incorporating an Oscar Award Ballot. Since then, the ballot brought tens of thousands of unique visitors and hundreds of thousands of ad impressions to Moviefone's webpage.
"The Award Ballot gives companies an ability to draw unique visitors to their site leveraging two of the most popular award shows helping to create fun user interaction," said CEO Will Overstreet. "This ballot can lure traffic from social media to their sites, where they can engage users on their own turf and monetize the interaction with ad impressions or other sales."
The highly-customized ballot can be embedded into any HTML module, Facebook page, or mobile device and retails for $99.
For more information please contact press@voicesheardmedia.com or visit our website at http://www.voicesheardmedia.com.
About VoicesHeardMedia.com
Founded in 2007 by former NFL player and broadcaster Will Overstreet, VoicesHeardMedia.com is the leader in multi-platform user engagement tools. The company's 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.
SOURCE Voices Heard Media
Voices Heard Media
CONTACT: Tony Felice, +1-480-567-6890, tony@tonyfelicepr.com; Ana Tackett, +1-480-318-1238, ana@tonyfelicepr.com
Web Site: http://www.voicesheardmedia.com
Moviefone engages thousands with 110 percent interaction rate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Voices Heard Media, a leader in embeddable user engagement applications, is preparing for award season with a new Academy Award Ballot. The Ballot features a custom skin, multiple categories and the ability for users to vote and comment on each nomination, along with a video and photo hosting feature where users can see nominations before they vote.
Voices Heard Media helps businesses and brands drive a social return on investment (SROI) by increasing time users spend on a website, driving traffic to social media pages, engaging users to achieve a genuine connection, and ultimately monetizing this user interaction through in-line advertisements and sponsorship opportunities. The Award Ballot is one tool Voices Heard Media uses to create an interactive experience for businesses.
Moviefone, a leader in showtimes and movie synopsis, utilized Voices Heard Media's Oscar Award Ballot during the 2011 award season. The company immediately saw web traffic increase by 110 percent by incorporating an Oscar Award Ballot. Since then, the ballot brought tens of thousands of unique visitors and hundreds of thousands of ad impressions to Moviefone's webpage.
"The Award Ballot gives companies an ability to draw unique visitors to their site leveraging two of the most popular award shows helping to create fun user interaction," said CEO Will Overstreet. "This ballot can lure traffic from social media to their sites, where they can engage users on their own turf and monetize the interaction with ad impressions or other sales."
The highly-customized ballot can be embedded into any HTML module, Facebook page, or mobile device and retails for $99.
For more information please contact press@voicesheardmedia.com or visit our website at http://www.voicesheardmedia.com.
About VoicesHeardMedia.com
Founded in 2007 by former NFL player and broadcaster Will Overstreet, VoicesHeardMedia.com is the leader in multi-platform user engagement tools. The company's 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.
SOURCE Voices Heard Media
Voices Heard Media
CONTACT: Tony Felice, +1-480-567-6890, tony@tonyfelicepr.com; Ana Tackett, +1-480-318-1238, ana@tonyfelicepr.com
Web Site: http://www.voicesheardmedia.com
TE Circuit Protection Introduces Low-Cap Silicon ESD Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 12:14:01 PM
TE Circuit Protection Introduces Low-Cap Silicon ESD Devices
(e.g., USB 3.0/2.0, HDMI, eSATA, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt technology)
MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, announces a family of eight new single-channel and multi-channel silicon ESD (SESD) protection devices offering the lowest capacitance (bi-directional: 0.10pF typical; uni-directional: 0.20pF typical), highest ESD protection (20kV air and contact discharge) and smallest size (multi-channel: smallest flow-through form-factor and 0.31mm height) packages available on the market.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110505/LA96464LOGO)
The devices' ultra-low-capacitance results in the industry's lowest insertion loss, which is essential for maintaining signal integrity in ultra-high-speed applications. The devices help protect against damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), surge and cable discharge events. The multi-channel devices also feature a flow-through design package that allows for matched impedance of PCB trace routing, which is essential for maintaining high-speed signal integrity. The ultra-low-capacitance, small size and high ESD kV rating of the SESD devices are well-suited for smart phones, HDTVs and similar consumer, auto and other markets' products using today's - and tomorrow's - highest-speed interfaces such as USB 3.0/2.0, HDMI, eSATA, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt.
The single- and multi-channel SESD devices also feature an industry-leading 20kV contact and air discharge rating, exceeding IEC61000-4-2's 8kV industry standard. In the event of a high voltage ESD strike, this high kV rating helps minimize the risk of the ESD device failing short and permanently disabling the port, or open, exposing the downstream chipset to damage caused by another ESD strike. This capability helps reduce customer complaints and warranty repair costs.
"ESD protection devices add capacitance on data lines, which in turn can cause signal integrity issues that hamper a product's performance and interoperability. Today's high-speed ports need the lowest-capacitance ESD devices available to provide the highest degree of protection while having minimal effect on signal transmission," said Patrick Hibbs, Global Strategic Marketing and ESD Business Manager for TE Circuit Protection. "Our new SESD devices offer capacitance that is up to 92% lower than competing 'ultra-low-capacitance' solutions. This means our SESD devices are ready for Thunderbolt applications today. And even though the 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) and quad high-definition (QHD) TV markets are still emerging, our SESD devices are ready for these applications as well."
Consumer electronics are constantly shrinking and TE Circuit Protection's SESD devices offer size advantages in the ongoing trend for miniaturization. The single-channel devices are available in 0201-sized XDFN small footprint (0.6mm x 0.3mm x 0.31mm) and 0402-sized XDFN (1.0mm x 0.6mm x 0.38mm) packages. The multi-channel SESD arrays (two-, four- and six-channel options) feature a package height as low as 0.31mm- resulting in up to a 50% lower profile than comparable devices. The SESD devices' lower profile allows for placement closer to the edge of the PCB, or in-between boards and connectors, facilitating design flexibility.
Additionally, one miniature four-channel SESD array can be used in a smaller board area than four 0201 devices, resulting in board space, assembly cost and device cost savings. As the smallest 4- and 6-channel flow-through arrays on the market, these devices also ease routing when used with applications employing miniature-size connectors, such as HDMI Type-D, mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Micro-B.
Product Family Description:
-- SESD0201X1BN-0010-098: 1-channel, bi-di, 0.10pF cap., 20kV rating, 0201
package
-- SESD0402X1BN-0010-098: 1-channel, bi-di, 0.10pF cap., 20kV rating, 0402
package
-- SESD0201X1UN-0020-090: 1-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating, 0201
package
-- SESD0402X1UN-0020-090: 1-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating, 0402
package
-- SESD0402Q2UG-0020-090: 2-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating, 0402
3L package
-- SESD0802Q4UG-0020-090: 4-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating,
miniature array package
-- SESD1004Q4UG-0020-090: 4-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating,
standard array package
-- SESD1103Q6UG-0020-090: 6-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating,
miniature array package
Price: Unit pricing starting at
$0.16 for 10,000 unit
quantities
Availability: Now
Delivery: 12 weeks ARO
ABOUT TE ConnectivityTE Connectivity is a global, $14 billion company that designs and manufactures nearly 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry--from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks--enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners without referring to any trademarks specifically.
Contact: Product Communications: Media Communications
Patrick Hibbs, Global Strategic Hope-Sutton Salvador
Marketing and ESD Business Manager Global Manager Marketing Communications
patrick.hibbs@te.com hope-sutton.salvador@te.com
214.725.5701 650.361.2160
SOURCE TE Connectivity
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110505/LA96464LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
TE Connectivity
Web Site: http://www.te.com
(e.g., USB 3.0/2.0, HDMI, eSATA, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt technology)
MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, announces a family of eight new single-channel and multi-channel silicon ESD (SESD) protection devices offering the lowest capacitance (bi-directional: 0.10pF typical; uni-directional: 0.20pF typical), highest ESD protection (20kV air and contact discharge) and smallest size (multi-channel: smallest flow-through form-factor and 0.31mm height) packages available on the market.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110505/LA96464LOGO)
The devices' ultra-low-capacitance results in the industry's lowest insertion loss, which is essential for maintaining signal integrity in ultra-high-speed applications. The devices help protect against damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), surge and cable discharge events. The multi-channel devices also feature a flow-through design package that allows for matched impedance of PCB trace routing, which is essential for maintaining high-speed signal integrity. The ultra-low-capacitance, small size and high ESD kV rating of the SESD devices are well-suited for smart phones, HDTVs and similar consumer, auto and other markets' products using today's - and tomorrow's - highest-speed interfaces such as USB 3.0/2.0, HDMI, eSATA, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt.
The single- and multi-channel SESD devices also feature an industry-leading 20kV contact and air discharge rating, exceeding IEC61000-4-2's 8kV industry standard. In the event of a high voltage ESD strike, this high kV rating helps minimize the risk of the ESD device failing short and permanently disabling the port, or open, exposing the downstream chipset to damage caused by another ESD strike. This capability helps reduce customer complaints and warranty repair costs.
"ESD protection devices add capacitance on data lines, which in turn can cause signal integrity issues that hamper a product's performance and interoperability. Today's high-speed ports need the lowest-capacitance ESD devices available to provide the highest degree of protection while having minimal effect on signal transmission," said Patrick Hibbs, Global Strategic Marketing and ESD Business Manager for TE Circuit Protection. "Our new SESD devices offer capacitance that is up to 92% lower than competing 'ultra-low-capacitance' solutions. This means our SESD devices are ready for Thunderbolt applications today. And even though the 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) and quad high-definition (QHD) TV markets are still emerging, our SESD devices are ready for these applications as well."
Consumer electronics are constantly shrinking and TE Circuit Protection's SESD devices offer size advantages in the ongoing trend for miniaturization. The single-channel devices are available in 0201-sized XDFN small footprint (0.6mm x 0.3mm x 0.31mm) and 0402-sized XDFN (1.0mm x 0.6mm x 0.38mm) packages. The multi-channel SESD arrays (two-, four- and six-channel options) feature a package height as low as 0.31mm- resulting in up to a 50% lower profile than comparable devices. The SESD devices' lower profile allows for placement closer to the edge of the PCB, or in-between boards and connectors, facilitating design flexibility.
Additionally, one miniature four-channel SESD array can be used in a smaller board area than four 0201 devices, resulting in board space, assembly cost and device cost savings. As the smallest 4- and 6-channel flow-through arrays on the market, these devices also ease routing when used with applications employing miniature-size connectors, such as HDMI Type-D, mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Micro-B.
Product Family Description:
-- SESD0201X1BN-0010-098: 1-channel, bi-di, 0.10pF cap., 20kV rating, 0201
package
-- SESD0402X1BN-0010-098: 1-channel, bi-di, 0.10pF cap., 20kV rating, 0402
package
-- SESD0201X1UN-0020-090: 1-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating, 0201
package
-- SESD0402X1UN-0020-090: 1-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating, 0402
package
-- SESD0402Q2UG-0020-090: 2-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating, 0402
3L package
-- SESD0802Q4UG-0020-090: 4-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating,
miniature array package
-- SESD1004Q4UG-0020-090: 4-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating,
standard array package
-- SESD1103Q6UG-0020-090: 6-channel, uni-di, 0.20pF cap., 20kV rating,
miniature array package
Price: Unit pricing starting at
$0.16 for 10,000 unit
quantities
Availability: Now
Delivery: 12 weeks ARO
ABOUT TE ConnectivityTE Connectivity is a global, $14 billion company that designs and manufactures nearly 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry--from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks--enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners without referring to any trademarks specifically.
Contact: Product Communications: Media Communications
Patrick Hibbs, Global Strategic Hope-Sutton Salvador
Marketing and ESD Business Manager Global Manager Marketing Communications
patrick.hibbs@te.com hope-sutton.salvador@te.com
214.725.5701 650.361.2160
SOURCE TE Connectivity
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110505/LA96464LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
TE Connectivity
Web Site: http://www.te.com
Satellite Internet Company Launches 1.8m Trailer
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 12:07:01 PM
Satellite Internet Company Launches 1.8m Trailer
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- January marked the official launch of Skycasters' 1.8m trailer, making it the largest such satellite Internet system released by the industry leaders to date. Engineered to be fast, tough and smart, Skycasters' mobile satellite communications trailers can be easily transported to remote locations and establish a communications link in less than ten minutes.
These units are a superior communications choice for emergency response, construction sites, and even remote mining camps. For situations that require reliable, powerful satellite communications, these trailers from Skycasters are ideal solutions.
The newest trailer launch marks the largest design Skycasters has built thus far. The technical specifications of the Skycasters trailer reveal the 1.8m is a unique piece of engineering which can be custom built for customers. The 1.8m trailer can accommodate a larger satellite dish and up to a 3000 Watt Honda generator. Wi/Fi, RoIP, VoIP, wireless mesh, video surveillance, microcell, PTMP, cellular backhaul and SCADA are just a few of the applications that can be used with the 1.8m mobile satellite trailer.
Skycasters also manufactures a 1.2m trailer that comes equipped with two 8 dbi Wi/Fi antennas. The 1.8m trailer recently launched has one 15 dbi Wi/Fi antenna. This has a much higher pole which helps to extend the range of the wireless router for optimal performance. Mobile satellite Internet connectivity can be established in as little as ten minutes, and as simply as pushing a button.
The 1.8 trailer is towable with a medium sized vehicle and has plenty of extra storage in the rear utility box due to increased width of the trailer deck (82 inches) if needed. The electronics box of the trailer can also come with removable plugs.
Powered by the award winning iDirect VSAT platform, Skycasters provides satellite internet, emergency communications equipment, data and VPN services. For more information call 800-268-8653 or visit http://www.skycasters.com.
Full press release available: http://www.skycasters.com/satellite-internet-articles/archives/2012/Satellite-Internet-Company-Launches-Trailer.php
About Skycasters:
Skycasters prides itself on bringing affordable broadband satellite Internet access, satellite VPNs, corporate data services, as well as mobile and international satellite Internet to a variety of industries and customers across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. They also offer more specialized services for higher levels of satellite Internet technology support, including clients such as the California National Guard, U.S. Air Force Survival School and FEMA.
SOURCE Skycasters
Skycasters
CONTACT: Skycasters, LLC, 1-800-268-8653, info@skycasters.com
Web Site: http://www.mulloysjewelry.com
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- January marked the official launch of Skycasters' 1.8m trailer, making it the largest such satellite Internet system released by the industry leaders to date. Engineered to be fast, tough and smart, Skycasters' mobile satellite communications trailers can be easily transported to remote locations and establish a communications link in less than ten minutes.
These units are a superior communications choice for emergency response, construction sites, and even remote mining camps. For situations that require reliable, powerful satellite communications, these trailers from Skycasters are ideal solutions.
The newest trailer launch marks the largest design Skycasters has built thus far. The technical specifications of the Skycasters trailer reveal the 1.8m is a unique piece of engineering which can be custom built for customers. The 1.8m trailer can accommodate a larger satellite dish and up to a 3000 Watt Honda generator. Wi/Fi, RoIP, VoIP, wireless mesh, video surveillance, microcell, PTMP, cellular backhaul and SCADA are just a few of the applications that can be used with the 1.8m mobile satellite trailer.
Skycasters also manufactures a 1.2m trailer that comes equipped with two 8 dbi Wi/Fi antennas. The 1.8m trailer recently launched has one 15 dbi Wi/Fi antenna. This has a much higher pole which helps to extend the range of the wireless router for optimal performance. Mobile satellite Internet connectivity can be established in as little as ten minutes, and as simply as pushing a button.
The 1.8 trailer is towable with a medium sized vehicle and has plenty of extra storage in the rear utility box due to increased width of the trailer deck (82 inches) if needed. The electronics box of the trailer can also come with removable plugs.
Powered by the award winning iDirect VSAT platform, Skycasters provides satellite internet, emergency communications equipment, data and VPN services. For more information call 800-268-8653 or visit http://www.skycasters.com.
Full press release available: http://www.skycasters.com/satellite-internet-articles/archives/2012/Satellite-Internet-Company-Launches-Trailer.php
About Skycasters:
Skycasters prides itself on bringing affordable broadband satellite Internet access, satellite VPNs, corporate data services, as well as mobile and international satellite Internet to a variety of industries and customers across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. They also offer more specialized services for higher levels of satellite Internet technology support, including clients such as the California National Guard, U.S. Air Force Survival School and FEMA.
SOURCE Skycasters
Skycasters
CONTACT: Skycasters, LLC, 1-800-268-8653, info@skycasters.com
Web Site: http://www.mulloysjewelry.com
Monroe Online Endeavors LLC Introduces One Stop Shop for Home Lighting
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:49:02 AM
Monroe Online Endeavors LLC Introduces One Stop Shop for Home Lighting
GERMANSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monroe Online Endeavors LLC today introduced a new Web site, http://www.Light-My-Life.com, selling a wide array of new and competitively priced home lighting products.
Lighting found on Light-My-Life.com includes accent lighting, ceiling medallions, chandeliers, floor lights, table lights, wall lights and more. The company will continue to add products as it grows and adds additional product categories to its new Web site, including outdoor lighting.
President of Monroe Online Endeavors, Janice Monroe, said, "A new chandelier or even accent lighting can completely transform a room. New lighting is a great alternative to costly remodeling - a simple light here and there can really change the ambiance of your home."
The internet and e-commerce company, Monroe Online Endeavors, was founded in 2011 and is committed to providing its customers with high quality products, services and online transactions. Items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada, and a customer service team can be contacted by completing a form on the Web Site.
The company utilizes social media and enables visitors of Light-My-Life.com to easily "share" the products with others through different social media networks including Twitter and Facebook. Monroe added, "We look forward to expanding our product line in the near future, so that homeowners can literally 'light their lives' with indoor, outdoor and even camping lights."
For more information on Monroe Online Endeavors LLC and its new online store, visit http://www.Light-My-Life.com.
SOURCE Monroe Online Endeavors LLC
Monroe Online Endeavors LLC
CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278, http://www.Light-My-Life.com
Web Site: http://www.Light-My-Life.com
GERMANSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monroe Online Endeavors LLC today introduced a new Web site, http://www.Light-My-Life.com, selling a wide array of new and competitively priced home lighting products.
Lighting found on Light-My-Life.com includes accent lighting, ceiling medallions, chandeliers, floor lights, table lights, wall lights and more. The company will continue to add products as it grows and adds additional product categories to its new Web site, including outdoor lighting.
President of Monroe Online Endeavors, Janice Monroe, said, "A new chandelier or even accent lighting can completely transform a room. New lighting is a great alternative to costly remodeling - a simple light here and there can really change the ambiance of your home."
The internet and e-commerce company, Monroe Online Endeavors, was founded in 2011 and is committed to providing its customers with high quality products, services and online transactions. Items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada, and a customer service team can be contacted by completing a form on the Web Site.
The company utilizes social media and enables visitors of Light-My-Life.com to easily "share" the products with others through different social media networks including Twitter and Facebook. Monroe added, "We look forward to expanding our product line in the near future, so that homeowners can literally 'light their lives' with indoor, outdoor and even camping lights."
For more information on Monroe Online Endeavors LLC and its new online store, visit http://www.Light-My-Life.com.
SOURCE Monroe Online Endeavors LLC
Monroe Online Endeavors LLC
CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278, http://www.Light-My-Life.com
Web Site: http://www.Light-My-Life.com
Fleece N' More Introduces 4 New Categories of Fleece Products
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:56:01 AM
Fleece N' More Introduces 4 New Categories of Fleece Products
MT. PLEASANT, Ontario, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet retailer MMB Connection LLC introduced its latest selection of fleece products today at http://www.Fleece-n-More.com.
President of MMB Connection LLC and founder of Fleece-n-More.com, Maria McLeod, said, "Fleece is the perfect material for staying warm. It's soft, durable, and can be made in a variety of colors. We've introduced 4 new collections within our new e-commerce Web site, Fleece-n-More.com."
Fleece-n-More.com offers a variety of fleece products within the following categories: Cartoon Fleece Blankets, Sports Fleece Blankets, Movie Fleece Blankets and Miscellaneous Fleece Blankets. McLeod added, "Our products make the perfect gifts--there really is something for everyone, especially children!"
MMB Connection was founded in 2011 and the company will continue to add fleece products as it expands the new Web site. Items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada, and a customer service team can be contacted by completing a form on the Web Site. The company prides itself on fast shipping, with 24-48 hour processing after the purchase is made.
All blankets found on Fleece-n-More.com vary in size and are made of 100% polyester. Products are officially licensed and manufactured with superior quality by The Northwest Company.
For more information on MMB Connection LLC and its new online store, visit http://www.Fleece-n-More.com.
SOURCE MMB Connection LLC
MMB Connection LLC
CONTACT: CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278
Web Site: http://www.Fleece-n-More.com
MT. PLEASANT, Ontario, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet retailer MMB Connection LLC introduced its latest selection of fleece products today at http://www.Fleece-n-More.com.
President of MMB Connection LLC and founder of Fleece-n-More.com, Maria McLeod, said, "Fleece is the perfect material for staying warm. It's soft, durable, and can be made in a variety of colors. We've introduced 4 new collections within our new e-commerce Web site, Fleece-n-More.com."
Fleece-n-More.com offers a variety of fleece products within the following categories: Cartoon Fleece Blankets, Sports Fleece Blankets, Movie Fleece Blankets and Miscellaneous Fleece Blankets. McLeod added, "Our products make the perfect gifts--there really is something for everyone, especially children!"
MMB Connection was founded in 2011 and the company will continue to add fleece products as it expands the new Web site. Items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada, and a customer service team can be contacted by completing a form on the Web Site. The company prides itself on fast shipping, with 24-48 hour processing after the purchase is made.
All blankets found on Fleece-n-More.com vary in size and are made of 100% polyester. Products are officially licensed and manufactured with superior quality by The Northwest Company.
For more information on MMB Connection LLC and its new online store, visit http://www.Fleece-n-More.com.
SOURCE MMB Connection LLC
MMB Connection LLC
CONTACT: CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278
Web Site: http://www.Fleece-n-More.com
tenthavenue and GroupM Launch Mobile Agency in China
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:56:01 AM
tenthavenue and GroupM Launch Mobile Agency in China
tenthavenue and GroupM launch MJoule; Announce Acquisition of Wisereach
LONDON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WPP agencies tenthavenue and GroupM have partnered to create a leading mobile marketing agency in China with the acquisition of Wisereach, subject to regulatory approval. Founded in 2009 and based in Beijing, Wisereach is a full service mobile marketing agency offering strategy; creative services, application development, CRM and media buying. Wisereach's clients include Audi, Michelin and Microsoft.
MJoule, as the new agency will be known, will offer full-service mobile advertising and marketing capabilities and will have offices in Beijing and Shanghai.
GroupM, China's leading media investment management group, will transfer all their mobile marketing activities into MJoule. "Mobile is fast becoming a dominant channel for brands to connect with consumers," says Bessie Lee, CEO, GroupM China. "MJoule will ensure GroupM China maintains a leadership position in mobile and continue to provide our clients with a competitive advantage."
Joule, a tenthavenue company and a leading international mobile marketing agency based in New York, will extend its global network of offices to China through MJoule. As part of this expansion, Joule will extend its global mobile campaign management and technology platforms to the region, which will bring all the knowledge and expertise of Joule's global network to China and provide clients with a holistic view of consumer behavior across all aspects of mobile, including tablets and other connected screens.
"Joule has become a truly global mobile marketing partner for many of the world's most notable brands and we are excited to extend our capabilities to China," says Michael Collins, CEO of Joule. "GroupM, already a leader in mobile marketing in China, is an ideal partner for our expansion and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to begin this collaboration."
Wisereach CEO Craig Zhang has been tapped to lead MJoule and will report to Collins.
About tenthavenue
tenthavenue's vision is to optimize performance wherever people engage with the world. tenthavenue's mission is to be the leading global company to identify and build tailored audiences and outcomes across multiple channels and devices. For more information, please visit http://www.tenthavenue.com
About GroupM China
GroupM is WPP's consolidated media investment management operation, serving as the parent company to agencies including Maxus, MEC, MediaCom and Mindshare. GroupM is the global leading media investment management group. GroupM employs more than 1500 people in eight cities across China. With total media billings in excess of USD 4.41 billion (RECMA: 2010 Definitive), GroupM is China's top media communications group and the industry's biggest investor in syndicated and proprietary media research and optimization tool development.
About Joule
Joule is a full-service international mobile marketing agency that works with many of the world's best known brands. Launched in 2006, the agency provides its clients a full range of mobile marketing services from campaign strategy through implementation and measurement, and has the ability to execute campaigns across all mobile channels. Joule is part of WPP and resides within tenthavenue, WPP's agency network dedicated to delivering specific audiences and outcomes to clients.
SOURCE tenthavenue
tenthavenue
CONTACT: Swee Lynn Chong, GroupM China, +8621 2307 7701, sweelynn.chong@groupm.com or Sara Hogan, Joule, +1-212 792-7475, sara.hogan@jouleww.com
Web Site: http://www.tenthavenue.com
tenthavenue and GroupM launch MJoule; Announce Acquisition of Wisereach
LONDON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WPP agencies tenthavenue and GroupM have partnered to create a leading mobile marketing agency in China with the acquisition of Wisereach, subject to regulatory approval. Founded in 2009 and based in Beijing, Wisereach is a full service mobile marketing agency offering strategy; creative services, application development, CRM and media buying. Wisereach's clients include Audi, Michelin and Microsoft.
MJoule, as the new agency will be known, will offer full-service mobile advertising and marketing capabilities and will have offices in Beijing and Shanghai.
GroupM, China's leading media investment management group, will transfer all their mobile marketing activities into MJoule. "Mobile is fast becoming a dominant channel for brands to connect with consumers," says Bessie Lee, CEO, GroupM China. "MJoule will ensure GroupM China maintains a leadership position in mobile and continue to provide our clients with a competitive advantage."
Joule, a tenthavenue company and a leading international mobile marketing agency based in New York, will extend its global network of offices to China through MJoule. As part of this expansion, Joule will extend its global mobile campaign management and technology platforms to the region, which will bring all the knowledge and expertise of Joule's global network to China and provide clients with a holistic view of consumer behavior across all aspects of mobile, including tablets and other connected screens.
"Joule has become a truly global mobile marketing partner for many of the world's most notable brands and we are excited to extend our capabilities to China," says Michael Collins, CEO of Joule. "GroupM, already a leader in mobile marketing in China, is an ideal partner for our expansion and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to begin this collaboration."
Wisereach CEO Craig Zhang has been tapped to lead MJoule and will report to Collins.
About tenthavenue
tenthavenue's vision is to optimize performance wherever people engage with the world. tenthavenue's mission is to be the leading global company to identify and build tailored audiences and outcomes across multiple channels and devices. For more information, please visit http://www.tenthavenue.com
About GroupM China
GroupM is WPP's consolidated media investment management operation, serving as the parent company to agencies including Maxus, MEC, MediaCom and Mindshare. GroupM is the global leading media investment management group. GroupM employs more than 1500 people in eight cities across China. With total media billings in excess of USD 4.41 billion (RECMA: 2010 Definitive), GroupM is China's top media communications group and the industry's biggest investor in syndicated and proprietary media research and optimization tool development.
About Joule
Joule is a full-service international mobile marketing agency that works with many of the world's best known brands. Launched in 2006, the agency provides its clients a full range of mobile marketing services from campaign strategy through implementation and measurement, and has the ability to execute campaigns across all mobile channels. Joule is part of WPP and resides within tenthavenue, WPP's agency network dedicated to delivering specific audiences and outcomes to clients.
SOURCE tenthavenue
tenthavenue
CONTACT: Swee Lynn Chong, GroupM China, +8621 2307 7701, sweelynn.chong@groupm.com or Sara Hogan, Joule, +1-212 792-7475, sara.hogan@jouleww.com
Web Site: http://www.tenthavenue.com
Wisconsin Launches New "Locate In Wisconsin" Site Selection Tool to Attract Businesses
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:42:02 AM
Wisconsin Launches New "Locate In Wisconsin" Site Selection Tool to Attract Businesses
New website, http://www.LocateInWisconsin.com, provides dynamic data and sophisticated mapping technology to attract business, jobs
MADISON, Wis., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and GIS Planning Inc. today announced the launch of a website http://www.LocateInWisconsin.com, a free online search tool for businesses looking to relocate or expand in Wisconsin.
The new online tool provides company executives and site selectors with comprehensive information for making business expansion decisions in Wisconsin. The one-stop system provides users with free and instant commercial real estate data, demographic breakdowns, community details, lists of buildings available for sale or lease, and information on the local workforce, including education and skills. LocateInWisconsin.com covers every Wisconsin city and all 72 of the state's counties.
"LocateInWisconsin.com is a powerful tool that will help both in-state and out-of-state companies find the optimum sites in Wisconsin to grow and develop their businesses," said Paul Jadin, CEO and Secretary of the WEDC.
The robust tool is implemented and directed by WEDC, with support of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association. San Francisco-based GIS Planning, http://www.gisplanning.com, created the software that powers the new system.
The Geographic Information System (GIS)-powered website is built upon Google Maps technology, offering state-of-the-art site selection mapping capabilities. The new website is also integrated with GIS Planning's national site selection search engine, http://www.ZoomProspector.com, which allows visitors to conduct national searches of cities and commercial properties that match their unique criteria.
"Our technology not only markets Wisconsin worldwide, it also empowers businesses to make an objective decision about the best location for their business in Wisconsin," said Anatalio Ubalde, CEO of GIS Planning. "Since nearly all initial site selection screening is now done online, the new Wisconsin system certainly makes the state more competitive in its effort to attract businesses and jobs."
Together with GIS Planning, WEDC is facilitating relocation to and expansion within Wisconsin. GIS Planning is the world leader in online economic development solutions. More than 13,000 U.S. cities in 42 states are served by the company's GIS software, which provides real estate, demographic and industry data to help site selection professionals.
WEDC is the state's lead economic development organization. Visit http://www.wedc.org for more information.
SOURCE GIS Planning Inc.
GIS Planning Inc.
CONTACT: CONTACT: Tom Thieding, +1-608-267-9661, tom.thieding@wedc.org, or April Nichols, +1-646-554-4295, april@violetcommunications.com
Web Site: http://www.gisplanning.com
New website, http://www.LocateInWisconsin.com, provides dynamic data and sophisticated mapping technology to attract business, jobs
MADISON, Wis., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and GIS Planning Inc. today announced the launch of a website http://www.LocateInWisconsin.com, a free online search tool for businesses looking to relocate or expand in Wisconsin.
The new online tool provides company executives and site selectors with comprehensive information for making business expansion decisions in Wisconsin. The one-stop system provides users with free and instant commercial real estate data, demographic breakdowns, community details, lists of buildings available for sale or lease, and information on the local workforce, including education and skills. LocateInWisconsin.com covers every Wisconsin city and all 72 of the state's counties.
"LocateInWisconsin.com is a powerful tool that will help both in-state and out-of-state companies find the optimum sites in Wisconsin to grow and develop their businesses," said Paul Jadin, CEO and Secretary of the WEDC.
The robust tool is implemented and directed by WEDC, with support of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association. San Francisco-based GIS Planning, http://www.gisplanning.com, created the software that powers the new system.
The Geographic Information System (GIS)-powered website is built upon Google Maps technology, offering state-of-the-art site selection mapping capabilities. The new website is also integrated with GIS Planning's national site selection search engine, http://www.ZoomProspector.com, which allows visitors to conduct national searches of cities and commercial properties that match their unique criteria.
"Our technology not only markets Wisconsin worldwide, it also empowers businesses to make an objective decision about the best location for their business in Wisconsin," said Anatalio Ubalde, CEO of GIS Planning. "Since nearly all initial site selection screening is now done online, the new Wisconsin system certainly makes the state more competitive in its effort to attract businesses and jobs."
Together with GIS Planning, WEDC is facilitating relocation to and expansion within Wisconsin. GIS Planning is the world leader in online economic development solutions. More than 13,000 U.S. cities in 42 states are served by the company's GIS software, which provides real estate, demographic and industry data to help site selection professionals.
WEDC is the state's lead economic development organization. Visit http://www.wedc.org for more information.
SOURCE GIS Planning Inc.
GIS Planning Inc.
CONTACT: CONTACT: Tom Thieding, +1-608-267-9661, tom.thieding@wedc.org, or April Nichols, +1-646-554-4295, april@violetcommunications.com
Web Site: http://www.gisplanning.com
Socialbakers Launches in the United States, Catapults Momentum With Major American Partnerships and Billions of Social Interactions Analyzed
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:35:01 AM
Socialbakers Launches in the United States, Catapults Momentum With Major American Partnerships and Billions of Social Interactions Analyzed
Social Analytics Leader Hires Team of Tech Veterans, Hits Ground Running After Massive Unveiling of its Political Social Analytics on Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Socialbakers, the world's most cited source and fastest growing social media analytics company, today announced the launch of its U.S. headquarters in San Francisco. The company also announced its new U.S. leadership team based in San Francisco, which includes veteran technology executive Martin Huml as President and Chief Operating Officer, and Katrina Wong as Vice President of Marketing. Socialbakers' global expansion follows rapid demand from many of America's most recognized brands.
Socialbakers social analytics platform measures the effectiveness of social marketing campaigns across all major social networks, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+.
With more than 750 customers and 275,000 registered marketing users, Socialbakers is the leading source for Facebook and social analytics throughout Europe. More than 60 U.S. brands are already using the technology, with an accelerated U.S. demand from brands, consumers and even politicians.
"Companies can no longer expect or assume that online users will engage with their Facebook or Twitter content. Our clients increase social media relevance and build their social community faster because we show what is working, what doesn't work and how they compare against competitors. Companies can build tremendous communities by using our technology to understand which content is most and least engaging and viral," said Jan Rezab, Socialbakers CEO.
Technology veteran and investor Martin Huml has joined as Socialbakers' President and COO, and will lead U.S. operations from San Francisco. Huml, who has been serving as company Chairman, is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive, and investor. Huml built and sold his first company in the mid nineties - an exclusive distributor for Apple Computer in Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia and several other former Eastern Blok countries. He also worked for several years in private equity at Credit Suisse First Boston in London and New York. Most recently, he ran his own San Francisco-based investment consulting firm, Runway Capital. He has chaired and served on several boards, and has also served as interim CEO and COO for various technology firms.
"Socialbakers is an exciting company on the brink of becoming the global leader in this fast growing social analytics space," said Huml. "Jan is a brilliant entrepreneur, visionary, and business leader. The team is exceptional and Socialbakers is positioned as one of the top analytics companies in the world. The U.S. is home to many of the world's most savvy companies, and it's time we expanded in order to provide them a technology that will change the way they run their entire social marketing programs."
Katrina Wong has been hired as vice president of marketing to lead the company's global go-to-market strategy, with focus on the U.S., UK, France and Germany. Prior to Socialbakers, Wong led corporate marketing for subscription billing company, Zuora. Wong developed marketing strategies for SAP's entry into the SaaS market, and worked at Salesforce.com deploying CRM solutions for global Fortune 500 companies.
"We have the most aggressive go-to-market strategy in the industry, and have big plans for 2012 - while the U.S. has a fragmented analytics market, Socialbakers is positioned to become the standard for social media intelligence," said Wong.
Socialbakers, a European technology company, launched in 2008 and is now the social analytics provider of choice for customers in more than 75 countries.
About Socialbakers
Socialbakers is a social media analytics company, and the most cited source for global Facebook data with over 10 million Facebook pages and places indexed. Launched in 2008, Socialbakers tools include its easy-to-use Engagement Analytics and Engagement Builder. The company is the only solution that allows brands such as Lufthansa, L'Oreal, Danone, Vodafone, Samsung, GE Money, Ogilvy, Kraft and Peugeot to measure, compare and contrast the success of their social media campaigns with competitive intelligence. Socialbakers is the recipient of the Red Herring 100 Europe 2011 Award. For more information, visit http://www.socialbakers.com.
SOURCE Socialbakers
Socialbakers
CONTACT: Bridget Gilbride, +1-847-415-9333, bgilbride@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.socialbakers.com
Social Analytics Leader Hires Team of Tech Veterans, Hits Ground Running After Massive Unveiling of its Political Social Analytics on Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Socialbakers, the world's most cited source and fastest growing social media analytics company, today announced the launch of its U.S. headquarters in San Francisco. The company also announced its new U.S. leadership team based in San Francisco, which includes veteran technology executive Martin Huml as President and Chief Operating Officer, and Katrina Wong as Vice President of Marketing. Socialbakers' global expansion follows rapid demand from many of America's most recognized brands.
Socialbakers social analytics platform measures the effectiveness of social marketing campaigns across all major social networks, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+.
With more than 750 customers and 275,000 registered marketing users, Socialbakers is the leading source for Facebook and social analytics throughout Europe. More than 60 U.S. brands are already using the technology, with an accelerated U.S. demand from brands, consumers and even politicians.
"Companies can no longer expect or assume that online users will engage with their Facebook or Twitter content. Our clients increase social media relevance and build their social community faster because we show what is working, what doesn't work and how they compare against competitors. Companies can build tremendous communities by using our technology to understand which content is most and least engaging and viral," said Jan Rezab, Socialbakers CEO.
Technology veteran and investor Martin Huml has joined as Socialbakers' President and COO, and will lead U.S. operations from San Francisco. Huml, who has been serving as company Chairman, is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive, and investor. Huml built and sold his first company in the mid nineties - an exclusive distributor for Apple Computer in Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia and several other former Eastern Blok countries. He also worked for several years in private equity at Credit Suisse First Boston in London and New York. Most recently, he ran his own San Francisco-based investment consulting firm, Runway Capital. He has chaired and served on several boards, and has also served as interim CEO and COO for various technology firms.
"Socialbakers is an exciting company on the brink of becoming the global leader in this fast growing social analytics space," said Huml. "Jan is a brilliant entrepreneur, visionary, and business leader. The team is exceptional and Socialbakers is positioned as one of the top analytics companies in the world. The U.S. is home to many of the world's most savvy companies, and it's time we expanded in order to provide them a technology that will change the way they run their entire social marketing programs."
Katrina Wong has been hired as vice president of marketing to lead the company's global go-to-market strategy, with focus on the U.S., UK, France and Germany. Prior to Socialbakers, Wong led corporate marketing for subscription billing company, Zuora. Wong developed marketing strategies for SAP's entry into the SaaS market, and worked at Salesforce.com deploying CRM solutions for global Fortune 500 companies.
"We have the most aggressive go-to-market strategy in the industry, and have big plans for 2012 - while the U.S. has a fragmented analytics market, Socialbakers is positioned to become the standard for social media intelligence," said Wong.
Socialbakers, a European technology company, launched in 2008 and is now the social analytics provider of choice for customers in more than 75 countries.
About Socialbakers
Socialbakers is a social media analytics company, and the most cited source for global Facebook data with over 10 million Facebook pages and places indexed. Launched in 2008, Socialbakers tools include its easy-to-use Engagement Analytics and Engagement Builder. The company is the only solution that allows brands such as Lufthansa, L'Oreal, Danone, Vodafone, Samsung, GE Money, Ogilvy, Kraft and Peugeot to measure, compare and contrast the success of their social media campaigns with competitive intelligence. Socialbakers is the recipient of the Red Herring 100 Europe 2011 Award. For more information, visit http://www.socialbakers.com.
SOURCE Socialbakers
Socialbakers
CONTACT: Bridget Gilbride, +1-847-415-9333, bgilbride@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.socialbakers.com
Carnegie Mellon's Information Networking Institute Launches Novel Online Information Assurance Program for Global Leaders
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:21:02 AM
Carnegie Mellon's Information Networking Institute Launches Novel Online Information Assurance Program for Global Leaders
New Program Designed To Meet Hectic Schedules of Global Tech Executives
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealing with cyber threats has become the new norm. As cyber criminals increasingly launch crippling attacks that hamper business and threaten security, organizations struggle to find technology savvy executives to lead strategies that protect and defend information across the enterprise.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020422/CMULOGO )
To support strategic leadership, Carnegie Mellon's Information Networking Institute (INI) will offer an Executive Master of Science in Information Assurance (ExecMSIA) Program beginning in fall 2012. Flexible to fit easily with frenetic career schedules, the ExecMSIA offers a concentration in cyber forensics and incident response (CyFIR) or resilience management. The two concentrations will be led by instructors in the CERT Program of the Software Engineering Institute. An option also is available for non-degree students to pursue certificates in these two areas.
The new program is designed to help a broad swath of business leaders and novel tech experts to see cybersecurity as a top priority, and to learn how to use tools like forensics to track adversaries.
"This is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the needs of today's fast-paced global business environment combining online sessions with periodic, short sessions on the Carnegie Mellon campus," said Dena Haritos Tsamitis, INI director and director of education, training and outreach for Carnegie Mellon CyLab, one of the largest university-based cybersecurity education and research centers in the U.S.
"Students pursue the program with a cohort of about 20 peers, who add enrichment to each other's professional network and enhance learning by sharing their own knowledge that has come from experience," said Tsamitis, who is part of a presentation Feb. 27-March 2 on the Cyber Security School Challenge at the RSA Information Security Conference in San Francisco.
The INI program runs 20 months, is made up of five semesters, and students will spend a total of 24 days on campus over the course of the program. In each semester, students will complete six hours of coursework in online recitations during 1.5-hour sessions held on four Saturdays. During those virtual, interactive sessions, students will participate in activities such as laboratory exercises, mock hearings, group meetings, case study discussions, presentations and problem-driven scenarios.
The CyFIR concentration, for example, is designed to equip the next generation of executives with the knowledge, skill sets and experiences to successfully plan for and manage the inevitabilities of a cyber attack.
"The INI continues to pioneer change in cybersecurity with the release of their executive MSIA program, which has been specifically tailored to meet the nation's growing cyber threats head on. The ExecMSIA program enables senior managers to collaborate across public and private sectors to build a network of cyber professionals uniquely capable of addressing the nation's most pressing security challenges," said Nicholas Lamb, president and CEO of BCOS Inc., a computer hardware and software security company located in Columbia, Md.
The program application deadlines are April 30 (first round) and June 30 (second round). Details on how to apply appear at: http://www.ini.cmu.edu/degrees/msia/index.html.
About Carnegie Mellon University: Carnegie Mellon (http://www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 11,000 students in the university's seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon's main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California's Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico. The university is in the midst of a $1 billion fundraising campaign, titled "Inspire Innovation: The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon University," which aims to build its endowment, support faculty, students and innovative research, and enhance the physical campus with equipment and facility improvements.
SOURCE Carnegie Mellon University
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Carnegie Mellon University
CONTACT: Chriss Swaney, +1-412-268-5776, swaney@andrew.cmu.edu
Web Site: http://www.cmu.edu
New Program Designed To Meet Hectic Schedules of Global Tech Executives
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealing with cyber threats has become the new norm. As cyber criminals increasingly launch crippling attacks that hamper business and threaten security, organizations struggle to find technology savvy executives to lead strategies that protect and defend information across the enterprise.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020422/CMULOGO )
To support strategic leadership, Carnegie Mellon's Information Networking Institute (INI) will offer an Executive Master of Science in Information Assurance (ExecMSIA) Program beginning in fall 2012. Flexible to fit easily with frenetic career schedules, the ExecMSIA offers a concentration in cyber forensics and incident response (CyFIR) or resilience management. The two concentrations will be led by instructors in the CERT Program of the Software Engineering Institute. An option also is available for non-degree students to pursue certificates in these two areas.
The new program is designed to help a broad swath of business leaders and novel tech experts to see cybersecurity as a top priority, and to learn how to use tools like forensics to track adversaries.
"This is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the needs of today's fast-paced global business environment combining online sessions with periodic, short sessions on the Carnegie Mellon campus," said Dena Haritos Tsamitis, INI director and director of education, training and outreach for Carnegie Mellon CyLab, one of the largest university-based cybersecurity education and research centers in the U.S.
"Students pursue the program with a cohort of about 20 peers, who add enrichment to each other's professional network and enhance learning by sharing their own knowledge that has come from experience," said Tsamitis, who is part of a presentation Feb. 27-March 2 on the Cyber Security School Challenge at the RSA Information Security Conference in San Francisco.
The INI program runs 20 months, is made up of five semesters, and students will spend a total of 24 days on campus over the course of the program. In each semester, students will complete six hours of coursework in online recitations during 1.5-hour sessions held on four Saturdays. During those virtual, interactive sessions, students will participate in activities such as laboratory exercises, mock hearings, group meetings, case study discussions, presentations and problem-driven scenarios.
The CyFIR concentration, for example, is designed to equip the next generation of executives with the knowledge, skill sets and experiences to successfully plan for and manage the inevitabilities of a cyber attack.
"The INI continues to pioneer change in cybersecurity with the release of their executive MSIA program, which has been specifically tailored to meet the nation's growing cyber threats head on. The ExecMSIA program enables senior managers to collaborate across public and private sectors to build a network of cyber professionals uniquely capable of addressing the nation's most pressing security challenges," said Nicholas Lamb, president and CEO of BCOS Inc., a computer hardware and software security company located in Columbia, Md.
The program application deadlines are April 30 (first round) and June 30 (second round). Details on how to apply appear at: http://www.ini.cmu.edu/degrees/msia/index.html.
About Carnegie Mellon University: Carnegie Mellon (http://www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 11,000 students in the university's seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon's main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California's Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico. The university is in the midst of a $1 billion fundraising campaign, titled "Inspire Innovation: The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon University," which aims to build its endowment, support faculty, students and innovative research, and enhance the physical campus with equipment and facility improvements.
SOURCE Carnegie Mellon University
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Carnegie Mellon University
CONTACT: Chriss Swaney, +1-412-268-5776, swaney@andrew.cmu.edu
Web Site: http://www.cmu.edu
WISeKey Upgrades WISeID, the Swiss Knife of Digital Safety, With Secure Identities and Encrypted Facebook Messaging
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:14:02 AM
WISeKey Upgrades WISeID, the Swiss Knife of Digital Safety, With Secure Identities and Encrypted Facebook Messaging
GENEVA, February 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
WISeKey has upgraded and redesigned its WISeID Password and Personal Data Protector
application, the Swiss Knife of digital safety. WISeID version 3S continues to secure
Personal Identifiable Information (PII), data which contains unique identity and location
details of an individual. WISeID 3S has expanded its consumer protection features,
including free email certificates for registered users and encrypted data backup on the
Cloud.
In addition to the new design of the mobile app, WISeKey launched a desktop version
for Mac OSX, making it even easier to add and update account details. A PC version is
expected this spring.
WISeID 3S offers encrypted messaging to maintain privacy of SMS, emails, and Facebook
posts. WISeKey is applying their expertise securing operations with banks and governments
to allow WISeID to enable safe transactions from within Facebook.
WISeID continues to provide a "trusted digital identity." Using its established
e-Voting technology, WISeKey is enhancing WISeID to combine its strong authentication with
social networking platforms to offer a medium for voting and other binding transactions.
WISeID uses geo-location to allow check-in to Foursquare. WISeID users will soon be
able to opt-in to receive targeted deals, focused Facebook connection recommendations.
These benefits are offered securely: PII is never communicated to third parties.
WISeID stores usernames, passwords, PINs, and account details in a secure vault on a
mobile device, iPad, or desktop. WISeKey's military-grade encryption technology means that
the information always stays safe even if the mobile device is lost or stolen.
WISeID previously hit the top 5 iPhone apps in its category in the U.S.A. and is among
the top utility apps worldwide.
Download WISeID 3S: http://www.wiseid.mobi
Contact:
WISeKey SA
Eileen Weinberg
E-Mail : eweinber@wisekey.com
Tel.: +41-22-594-30-00
Source: WISeKey SA
GENEVA, February 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
WISeKey has upgraded and redesigned its WISeID Password and Personal Data Protector
application, the Swiss Knife of digital safety. WISeID version 3S continues to secure
Personal Identifiable Information (PII), data which contains unique identity and location
details of an individual. WISeID 3S has expanded its consumer protection features,
including free email certificates for registered users and encrypted data backup on the
Cloud.
In addition to the new design of the mobile app, WISeKey launched a desktop version
for Mac OSX, making it even easier to add and update account details. A PC version is
expected this spring.
WISeID 3S offers encrypted messaging to maintain privacy of SMS, emails, and Facebook
posts. WISeKey is applying their expertise securing operations with banks and governments
to allow WISeID to enable safe transactions from within Facebook.
WISeID continues to provide a "trusted digital identity." Using its established
e-Voting technology, WISeKey is enhancing WISeID to combine its strong authentication with
social networking platforms to offer a medium for voting and other binding transactions.
WISeID uses geo-location to allow check-in to Foursquare. WISeID users will soon be
able to opt-in to receive targeted deals, focused Facebook connection recommendations.
These benefits are offered securely: PII is never communicated to third parties.
WISeID stores usernames, passwords, PINs, and account details in a secure vault on a
mobile device, iPad, or desktop. WISeKey's military-grade encryption technology means that
the information always stays safe even if the mobile device is lost or stolen.
WISeID previously hit the top 5 iPhone apps in its category in the U.S.A. and is among
the top utility apps worldwide.
Download WISeID 3S: http://www.wiseid.mobi
Contact:
WISeKey SA
Eileen Weinberg
E-Mail : eweinber@wisekey.com
Tel.: +41-22-594-30-00
Source: WISeKey SA
Shanda Games Brings 3D MMORPG RIFT to China
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:42:02 AM
Shanda Games Brings 3D MMORPG RIFT to China
HONG KONG, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shanda Games Limited (Nasdaq: GAME, "Shanda Games") announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Trion Worlds, Inc. ("Trion Worlds"), a leading US-based game publisher and developer, for the exclusive license to operate its highly-anticipated 3D MMORPG "RIFT" in mainland China.
RIFT is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that offers highly polished game plays and deeply immersive experience to game players. The game has been well received by gamers since its release in the US and has won numerous recognitions from top game websites and organizations since publication, including "The Best MMO 2011 Award" by IGN.com, "The Best New MMO 2011 Award" by MMOPRG.com and "The Best New Online Game 2011 Award" by the U.S.A. Game Developers Conference (GDC).
"We are delighted to bring RIFT, Trion Worlds' much-acclaimed award-winning title, to China," said Mr. Alan Tan, Chairman and CEO of Shanda Games. "RIFT offers an adventurous online world with fantastic dynamic content and stunning graphics and has attracted many devoted fans worldwide. Based on our experience and expertise in the China market, we are excited about the upcoming launch of RIFT to our broad gamer audience and are confident in the success of RIFT in the China market."
"Our collaboration with Shanda Games is a huge step for Western premium games in China and we are proud that Trion Worlds is at the forefront," said Lars Buttler, Founder and CEO of Trion Worlds. "The appetite for great, new, original game experiences like RIFT, that disrupt the existing paradigm of traditional gaming, is universal. We believe that Shanda Games, with a proven track record of localizing and delivering content, is the best operator for Trion Worlds to offer gamers in China an authentic RIFT experience."
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this announcement that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding the future benefits brought by RIFT from mainland China and Taiwan markets, represent only the Company's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections and are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. Important risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from expectations include but are not limited to the risk that there is a delay in the localization of RIFT in mainland China and Taiwan, RIFT is not well received by users in mainland China and Taiwan, and RIFT fails to meet the expectations of end users in mainland China and Taiwan, as well as the risks set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 20-F. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About RIFT
RIFT is a MMORPG set in a fantasy world called Telara, which is the focal point of several different elemental Planes. Adventure in the world of Telara starts from a noble Guardian or the technomagical Defiant before entering a dynamic fantasy where 8 primal forces battle for control in an ever-changing landscape. New game features includes unfold zone-wide invasion, embarking on epic conflicts and building your own class using the Ascended Soul system. RIFT is said to be a new heights of achievement and excitement. For more information about RIFT, please visit http://www.riftgame.com/en/.
About Shanda Games
Shanda Games Limited (Nasdaq: GAME) is a leading online game developer, operator and publisher in China. Shanda Games offers a diversified game portfolio, which includes some of the most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and advanced casual games in China, targeting a large and diverse community of users. Shanda Games manages and operates online games that are developed in-house, co-developed with world-leading game developers, acquired through investments or licensed from third parties. For more information about Shanda Games, please visit http://www.ShandaGames.com.
About Trion Worlds
Trion Worlds is a leading publisher and developer of premium games for the connected era. Powered by a breakthrough development and publishing platform, Trion Worlds is revolutionizing the way games are developed, played and sold. Trion Worlds' world-class team delivers high-quality, dynamic, and massively social games operated as live services across the biggest game genres and devices, including the critically acclaimed blockbuster, RIFT and the highly-anticipated End of Nations and Defiance. Trion Worlds is headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., with offices in San Diego, Calif., Austin, Texas, and at Trion Worlds Europe in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.trionworlds.com/en/.
Contact
Shanda Games Limited:
Ellen Chiu, Investor
Relations Director
Maggie Zhou, Investor
Relations Manager
Phone: +86-21-5050-4740
(Shanghai)
Email: IR@ShandaGames.com
Christensen:
Christian Arnell
Phone: +86-10-5826-4939
(China)
Email:
carnell@ChristensenIR.com
Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
(U.S.A.)
Email:
lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
SOURCE Shanda Games Limited
Shanda Games Limited
Web Site: http://www.trionworlds.com/en/
HONG KONG, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shanda Games Limited (Nasdaq: GAME, "Shanda Games") announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Trion Worlds, Inc. ("Trion Worlds"), a leading US-based game publisher and developer, for the exclusive license to operate its highly-anticipated 3D MMORPG "RIFT" in mainland China.
RIFT is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that offers highly polished game plays and deeply immersive experience to game players. The game has been well received by gamers since its release in the US and has won numerous recognitions from top game websites and organizations since publication, including "The Best MMO 2011 Award" by IGN.com, "The Best New MMO 2011 Award" by MMOPRG.com and "The Best New Online Game 2011 Award" by the U.S.A. Game Developers Conference (GDC).
"We are delighted to bring RIFT, Trion Worlds' much-acclaimed award-winning title, to China," said Mr. Alan Tan, Chairman and CEO of Shanda Games. "RIFT offers an adventurous online world with fantastic dynamic content and stunning graphics and has attracted many devoted fans worldwide. Based on our experience and expertise in the China market, we are excited about the upcoming launch of RIFT to our broad gamer audience and are confident in the success of RIFT in the China market."
"Our collaboration with Shanda Games is a huge step for Western premium games in China and we are proud that Trion Worlds is at the forefront," said Lars Buttler, Founder and CEO of Trion Worlds. "The appetite for great, new, original game experiences like RIFT, that disrupt the existing paradigm of traditional gaming, is universal. We believe that Shanda Games, with a proven track record of localizing and delivering content, is the best operator for Trion Worlds to offer gamers in China an authentic RIFT experience."
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this announcement that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding the future benefits brought by RIFT from mainland China and Taiwan markets, represent only the Company's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections and are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. Important risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from expectations include but are not limited to the risk that there is a delay in the localization of RIFT in mainland China and Taiwan, RIFT is not well received by users in mainland China and Taiwan, and RIFT fails to meet the expectations of end users in mainland China and Taiwan, as well as the risks set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 20-F. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About RIFT
RIFT is a MMORPG set in a fantasy world called Telara, which is the focal point of several different elemental Planes. Adventure in the world of Telara starts from a noble Guardian or the technomagical Defiant before entering a dynamic fantasy where 8 primal forces battle for control in an ever-changing landscape. New game features includes unfold zone-wide invasion, embarking on epic conflicts and building your own class using the Ascended Soul system. RIFT is said to be a new heights of achievement and excitement. For more information about RIFT, please visit http://www.riftgame.com/en/.
About Shanda Games
Shanda Games Limited (Nasdaq: GAME) is a leading online game developer, operator and publisher in China. Shanda Games offers a diversified game portfolio, which includes some of the most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and advanced casual games in China, targeting a large and diverse community of users. Shanda Games manages and operates online games that are developed in-house, co-developed with world-leading game developers, acquired through investments or licensed from third parties. For more information about Shanda Games, please visit http://www.ShandaGames.com.
About Trion Worlds
Trion Worlds is a leading publisher and developer of premium games for the connected era. Powered by a breakthrough development and publishing platform, Trion Worlds is revolutionizing the way games are developed, played and sold. Trion Worlds' world-class team delivers high-quality, dynamic, and massively social games operated as live services across the biggest game genres and devices, including the critically acclaimed blockbuster, RIFT and the highly-anticipated End of Nations and Defiance. Trion Worlds is headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., with offices in San Diego, Calif., Austin, Texas, and at Trion Worlds Europe in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.trionworlds.com/en/.
Contact
Shanda Games Limited:
Ellen Chiu, Investor
Relations Director
Maggie Zhou, Investor
Relations Manager
Phone: +86-21-5050-4740
(Shanghai)
Email: IR@ShandaGames.com
Christensen:
Christian Arnell
Phone: +86-10-5826-4939
(China)
Email:
carnell@ChristensenIR.com
Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
(U.S.A.)
Email:
lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
SOURCE Shanda Games Limited
Shanda Games Limited
Web Site: http://www.trionworlds.com/en/
tw telecom Offers Dedicated Connectivity Solutions for Amazon Web Service's Direct Connect Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
tw telecom Offers Dedicated Connectivity Solutions for Amazon Web Service's Direct Connect Service
- tw telecom brings its Ethernet and Intelligent Network service portfolios - including plans for Bandwidth on Demand services - to the AWS platform in the Cloud
LITTLETON, Colo., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- tw telecom (NASDAQ: TWTC), a leading provider of managed services, including Business Ethernet, converged and IP VPN services to enterprises and carriers throughout the U.S. and globally, announced that it has become an AWS Direct Connect Solution Provider, offering dedicated Ethernet connectivity to the AWS Cloud platform.
(Logo: Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080626/LATH527LOGO)
AWS Direct Connect enables customers to bypass the Internet and establish dedicated connectivity between AWS and their datacenters and offices with a high-speed, secure carrier Ethernet connection that meets their applications' performance requirements. tw telecom'sEthernet and Intelligent Network capabilities allow customers to increase bandwidth throughput, control latency and access much needed visibility into the network that powers their applications. With about 15,000 fiber-connected buildings, tw telecom enables a secure, scalable and predictable networking experience for a large and growing number of enterprises worldwide.
"As IT departments move more of their applications into Amazon Web Services, the scale and complexity of the environments require superior network connectivity," said Graham Taylor, Senior Vice President - Marketing for tw telecom. "AWS Direct Connect customers can work with tw telecom to obtain Ethernet connectivity with Intelligent Network capabilities that support the application performance requirements customer's demand."
tw telecom's Intelligent Network portfolio includes services such as Enhanced Network Performance Management and includes plans to introduce Dynamic Capacity or "bandwidth-on-demand." tw telecom's Enhanced Network Performance Management provides enterprise customers with real-time network performance management data represented graphically for each network segment through an easy to use portal. With tw telecom's Dynamic Capacity service, enterprise customers will be able to scale their Ethernet bandwidth immediately across the network through a simple to use portal interface as their applications demand additional bandwidth.
AWS offers highly reliable, low-cost IT infrastructure services that customers can use to power their applications and extend their IT infrastructure into the cloud. This highly efficient and scalable infrastructure allows their customers to adjust to seasonal demand, be more dynamic and reduce IT capital costs. With tw telecom, connectivity is available up to 10Gbps (gigabit) into AWS, enabled by high-speed, dedicated Ethernet connectivity that supports the demands of cloud-based service delivery.
For more information, please visit http://www.twtelecom.com.
About tw telecom
tw telecom holdings inc., a unit of tw telecom inc.,(Nasdaq: TWTC) headquartered in Littleton, Colo., provides managed network services, specializing in Business Ethernet and transport data networking, Internet access, voice, VoIP, VPN and security, to enterprise organizations and communications services companies throughout the U.S., and globally. tw telecom connects more commercial buildings to its resilient, fiber network than any other competitive communications provider. It has the third highest market share of retail Ethernet ports in service, its own metro fiber networks and one of the ten most interconnected IP backbones in the world. tw telecom has the national capability, robust product portfolio and national/local customer care teams to support mission critical applications and to deliver the most sought after customer experience in the industry. Please visit http://www.twtelecom.com for more information.
SOURCE tw telecom
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080626/LATH527LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
tw telecom
CONTACT: Bob Meldrum, +1-303-566-1354 - office, +1-303-324-9588 - mobile, bob.meldrum@twtelecom.com
Web Site: http://www.twtelecom.com
- tw telecom brings its Ethernet and Intelligent Network service portfolios - including plans for Bandwidth on Demand services - to the AWS platform in the Cloud
LITTLETON, Colo., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- tw telecom (NASDAQ: TWTC), a leading provider of managed services, including Business Ethernet, converged and IP VPN services to enterprises and carriers throughout the U.S. and globally, announced that it has become an AWS Direct Connect Solution Provider, offering dedicated Ethernet connectivity to the AWS Cloud platform.
(Logo: Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080626/LATH527LOGO)
AWS Direct Connect enables customers to bypass the Internet and establish dedicated connectivity between AWS and their datacenters and offices with a high-speed, secure carrier Ethernet connection that meets their applications' performance requirements. tw telecom'sEthernet and Intelligent Network capabilities allow customers to increase bandwidth throughput, control latency and access much needed visibility into the network that powers their applications. With about 15,000 fiber-connected buildings, tw telecom enables a secure, scalable and predictable networking experience for a large and growing number of enterprises worldwide.
"As IT departments move more of their applications into Amazon Web Services, the scale and complexity of the environments require superior network connectivity," said Graham Taylor, Senior Vice President - Marketing for tw telecom. "AWS Direct Connect customers can work with tw telecom to obtain Ethernet connectivity with Intelligent Network capabilities that support the application performance requirements customer's demand."
tw telecom's Intelligent Network portfolio includes services such as Enhanced Network Performance Management and includes plans to introduce Dynamic Capacity or "bandwidth-on-demand." tw telecom's Enhanced Network Performance Management provides enterprise customers with real-time network performance management data represented graphically for each network segment through an easy to use portal. With tw telecom's Dynamic Capacity service, enterprise customers will be able to scale their Ethernet bandwidth immediately across the network through a simple to use portal interface as their applications demand additional bandwidth.
AWS offers highly reliable, low-cost IT infrastructure services that customers can use to power their applications and extend their IT infrastructure into the cloud. This highly efficient and scalable infrastructure allows their customers to adjust to seasonal demand, be more dynamic and reduce IT capital costs. With tw telecom, connectivity is available up to 10Gbps (gigabit) into AWS, enabled by high-speed, dedicated Ethernet connectivity that supports the demands of cloud-based service delivery.
For more information, please visit http://www.twtelecom.com.
About tw telecom
tw telecom holdings inc., a unit of tw telecom inc.,(Nasdaq: TWTC) headquartered in Littleton, Colo., provides managed network services, specializing in Business Ethernet and transport data networking, Internet access, voice, VoIP, VPN and security, to enterprise organizations and communications services companies throughout the U.S., and globally. tw telecom connects more commercial buildings to its resilient, fiber network than any other competitive communications provider. It has the third highest market share of retail Ethernet ports in service, its own metro fiber networks and one of the ten most interconnected IP backbones in the world. tw telecom has the national capability, robust product portfolio and national/local customer care teams to support mission critical applications and to deliver the most sought after customer experience in the industry. Please visit http://www.twtelecom.com for more information.
SOURCE tw telecom
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080626/LATH527LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
tw telecom
CONTACT: Bob Meldrum, +1-303-566-1354 - office, +1-303-324-9588 - mobile, bob.meldrum@twtelecom.com
Web Site: http://www.twtelecom.com
New Vid.ly API for Data on "Views" of Each Customer Video
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
New Vid.ly API for Data on "Views" of Each Customer Video
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Encoding.com, the world's largest video encoding service and provider of the Vid.ly universal video URL platform, announced a set of valuable new analytics features for Vid.ly Pro customers. The Vid.ly analytics feature set provides video statistics, for a specific date range, across mobile device and browser platforms per Vid.ly URL, per a group of URLs, or for an entire account.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110124/SF34134LOGO)
"Video analytics has been the most highly-anticipated feature request since we launched Vid.ly Pro this past summer," said Jeff Malkin, president of Encoding.com. "The new Vid.ly analytics package gives our customers powerful information about the viewing of their videos, providing specific insight into their customer base, which helps them make better decisions on content development."
The Vid.ly universal video platform solves the complexities of delivering video to HTML5 browsers and mobile devices. The new Vid.ly analytics package provides an analysis of Vid.ly viewership data across 6,000 mobile devices and browsers. The aggregate analytics on Vid.ly views has revealed interesting industry trends, such as a dramatic gain in mobile video viewing from Android OS-based devices versus Apple iOS devices, announced by Encoding.com last month. The API call "GetStatistics" is used to access data on a customer's single Vid.ly URL, a group of URLs, or all URLs, for any date interval. The API allows customers to customize the real-time data and easily integrate it into existing systems and media workflow.
About Encoding.com
Encoding.com, the world's largest video encoding service and provider of Vid.ly, the universal video URL platform, powers over 3,000 companies, including leading brands across media and entertainment, eLearning, retail, telecommunications, lifestyle, and advertising. Blending a flexible SaaS model, using cloud-computing platforms, Encoding.com enables publishers and developers to instantly scale, while eliminating expensive video infrastructure investments. Encoding.com supports all popular web and mobile formats, utilizing its proprietary Encoding Intelligence(TM) to accelerate processing, reduce errors and optimize video for any device. Gartner recognized Encoding.com as a "Cool Vendor 2011." For ongoing Company updates, please see http://blog.encoding.com or follow @encodingdotcom on Twitter.
SOURCE Encoding.com
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110124/SF34134LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Encoding.com
CONTACT: Frances Mann-Craik of Addison Marketing, +1-408-868-9577, frances@addisonmarketing.com, for Encoding.com
Web Site: http://www.encoding.com
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Encoding.com, the world's largest video encoding service and provider of the Vid.ly universal video URL platform, announced a set of valuable new analytics features for Vid.ly Pro customers. The Vid.ly analytics feature set provides video statistics, for a specific date range, across mobile device and browser platforms per Vid.ly URL, per a group of URLs, or for an entire account.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110124/SF34134LOGO)
"Video analytics has been the most highly-anticipated feature request since we launched Vid.ly Pro this past summer," said Jeff Malkin, president of Encoding.com. "The new Vid.ly analytics package gives our customers powerful information about the viewing of their videos, providing specific insight into their customer base, which helps them make better decisions on content development."
The Vid.ly universal video platform solves the complexities of delivering video to HTML5 browsers and mobile devices. The new Vid.ly analytics package provides an analysis of Vid.ly viewership data across 6,000 mobile devices and browsers. The aggregate analytics on Vid.ly views has revealed interesting industry trends, such as a dramatic gain in mobile video viewing from Android OS-based devices versus Apple iOS devices, announced by Encoding.com last month. The API call "GetStatistics" is used to access data on a customer's single Vid.ly URL, a group of URLs, or all URLs, for any date interval. The API allows customers to customize the real-time data and easily integrate it into existing systems and media workflow.
About Encoding.com
Encoding.com, the world's largest video encoding service and provider of Vid.ly, the universal video URL platform, powers over 3,000 companies, including leading brands across media and entertainment, eLearning, retail, telecommunications, lifestyle, and advertising. Blending a flexible SaaS model, using cloud-computing platforms, Encoding.com enables publishers and developers to instantly scale, while eliminating expensive video infrastructure investments. Encoding.com supports all popular web and mobile formats, utilizing its proprietary Encoding Intelligence(TM) to accelerate processing, reduce errors and optimize video for any device. Gartner recognized Encoding.com as a "Cool Vendor 2011." For ongoing Company updates, please see http://blog.encoding.com or follow @encodingdotcom on Twitter.
SOURCE Encoding.com
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110124/SF34134LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Encoding.com
CONTACT: Frances Mann-Craik of Addison Marketing, +1-408-868-9577, frances@addisonmarketing.com, for Encoding.com
Web Site: http://www.encoding.com
Voyager Hosts Complimentary Summer School Solutions Webinar
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
Voyager Hosts Complimentary Summer School Solutions Webinar
DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager, a member of Cambium Learning® Group serving at-risk and special student populations through strategic and intensive comprehensive interventions, invites educators to join a one-hour complimentary summer school solutions webinar titled, "I 'heart' Summer" on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Summer school presents an opportunity to prevent summer learning loss, close the achievement gap, and cultivate an experience that intrigues and motivates students to love learning. This educational webinar, moderated by Shauna Williams, senior product consultant for Voyager, will discuss research-based summer interventions and implementation tips and tricks for helping students experience success this summer and beyond. For more information or to register for the webinar, visit the Voyager Summer Solutions Resource Center: http://voyagerlearning.com/info/2012summerschool/index.html
"We understand that planning for summer always presents challenges for schools to solve a multitude of needs from credit recovery to intervention to accelerated learning," says Williams. "Voyager wants to provide a one-stop summer school solutions shop to teachers and administrators to fall in love with summer."
About the Moderator
Shauna Williams has more than 20 years of education experience and began her career as a bilingual pre-kindergarten teacher in Texas. Shauna brought her teaching expertise from the classroom into the publishing world as an educational consultant, and is currently the senior product consultant for both the Texas and Southwest Regions at Voyager. She provides in-depth curriculum presentations to educators that demonstrate how Voyager's curricula utilize current scientific-based research to deliver solutions that bring all students to grade-level proficiency in reading and math. Shauna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Houston.
About Voyager
Voyager is a member of Cambium Learning Group (Nasdaq: ABCD), the leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations. Dedicated to the success of every student, Voyager provides strategic and intensive comprehensive interventions that are adaptive to the needs of diverse populations. Voyager's instructional materials, support services and educational technology help accelerate struggling students to grade-level proficiency, preventing unnecessary referrals to special education.For more information, please visit http://www.voyagerlearning.com.
Media and Investor Contact:
Shannan Overbeck
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
214.932.9476
shannan.overbeck@cambiumlearning.com
SOURCE Cambium Learning Group, Inc.; Voyager
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.; Voyager
Web Site: http://www.voyagerlearning.com
DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager, a member of Cambium Learning® Group serving at-risk and special student populations through strategic and intensive comprehensive interventions, invites educators to join a one-hour complimentary summer school solutions webinar titled, "I 'heart' Summer" on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Summer school presents an opportunity to prevent summer learning loss, close the achievement gap, and cultivate an experience that intrigues and motivates students to love learning. This educational webinar, moderated by Shauna Williams, senior product consultant for Voyager, will discuss research-based summer interventions and implementation tips and tricks for helping students experience success this summer and beyond. For more information or to register for the webinar, visit the Voyager Summer Solutions Resource Center: http://voyagerlearning.com/info/2012summerschool/index.html
"We understand that planning for summer always presents challenges for schools to solve a multitude of needs from credit recovery to intervention to accelerated learning," says Williams. "Voyager wants to provide a one-stop summer school solutions shop to teachers and administrators to fall in love with summer."
About the Moderator
Shauna Williams has more than 20 years of education experience and began her career as a bilingual pre-kindergarten teacher in Texas. Shauna brought her teaching expertise from the classroom into the publishing world as an educational consultant, and is currently the senior product consultant for both the Texas and Southwest Regions at Voyager. She provides in-depth curriculum presentations to educators that demonstrate how Voyager's curricula utilize current scientific-based research to deliver solutions that bring all students to grade-level proficiency in reading and math. Shauna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Houston.
About Voyager
Voyager is a member of Cambium Learning Group (Nasdaq: ABCD), the leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations. Dedicated to the success of every student, Voyager provides strategic and intensive comprehensive interventions that are adaptive to the needs of diverse populations. Voyager's instructional materials, support services and educational technology help accelerate struggling students to grade-level proficiency, preventing unnecessary referrals to special education.For more information, please visit http://www.voyagerlearning.com.
Media and Investor Contact:
Shannan Overbeck
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
214.932.9476
shannan.overbeck@cambiumlearning.com
SOURCE Cambium Learning Group, Inc.; Voyager
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.; Voyager
Web Site: http://www.voyagerlearning.com
VOXX International Corporation Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH, a European Leader in Automotive Communications and Infotainment Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
VOXX International Corporation Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH, a European Leader in Automotive Communications and Infotainment Solutions
Potential acquisition will grow the Company's international footprint and expand relationships and distribution with automotive OEMs
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH and its worldwide subsidiaries ("Hirschmann" ) for total consideration of euro 85 million, subject to certain contingencies and adjustments, plus related transaction fees and expenses. Hirschmann, headquartered in Neckartenzlingen, Germany, is a leading supplier of communications and infotainment solutions, primarily to the automotive industry, and counts among its global customers, Audi, BMW, DAF, Daimler, PSA, Renault, and Volkswagen Group, among others. Hirschmann will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International.
This acquisition is expected to be financed with a new revolving credit facility and term loan from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Subsequent to the close of the transaction, VOXX International expects to have excess availability under the revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes. There can be no assurances that this, or any other transaction, will be completed or as to any terms that may be negotiated.
This transaction is expected to be accretive to cash flow and earnings per diluted share ("EPS") in fiscal 2013, inclusive of all costs for financing. The Company noted that in CY11, Hirschmann sales were approximately euro 140 million and that both sales and EBITDA are expected to increase in the coming year based on existing OEM agreements and future opportunities.
Patrick Lavelle, President and CEO of VOXX International, stated, "The acquisition of Hirschmann meets the criteria I had previously laid out and is a natural fit for our Company as we further expand our OEM automotive business. Hirschmann has been supplying automotive manufacturers for nearly 70 years and is a recognized leader in both antenna solutions and mobile tuners with strong, long-term OEM relationships."
Lavelle continued, "Their capability and existing worldwide digital TV tuner business holds great potential for us as we near deployment of MDTV in the US and we believe it will enhance our overall rear seat entertainment business. Additionally, their strong antenna engineering and R&D resources coupled with our existing RCA, Terk, and Schwaiger capabilities will allow us to expand antenna development and strengthen our position as a leading worldwide supplier."
John Shalam, Founder and Chairman of the Board, stated, "This acquisition realizes my long term vision for VOXX International, which is to achieve global OEM manufacturing status. The Hirschmann acquisition will not only generate additional revenue; it will also continue our diversification program and create strategic opportunities to leverage Hirschmann's advanced technologies. This will lead to more advanced and creative mobile electronics products and continued growth with car manufacturers on a worldwide basis."
Hirschmann is a recognized tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry. With Hirschmann, VOXX International greatly enhances its European automotive offering and relationships, and opens up new opportunities for expansion in other emerging markets, most notably in China. With car sales expected to rise over the coming year, and with much of Hirschmann's sales under contract given their long-standing relationships and ongoing programs, the Company believes Hirschmann will aid in driving long-term organic growth. Additionally, barring any additional acquisitions, the Company believes with cash generated from operations, it will be in a position to pay down its debt in full within the next five years.
Ludwig Geis, Chief Executive Officer of Hirschmann, stated, "VOXX International has been an innovative leader in the mobile category for decades with a world-class organization and management team, and we have been highly impressed with not only their track record, but also their vision in growing a global business. International car sales are anticipated to rise over the coming years and with VOXX backing, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on this growth. Like them, our history has been to continuously drive product innovation and also like VOXX International, we believe our products and our people are key differentiators in the marketplace."
Pat Lavelle concluded, "With Hirschmann as part of VOXX International, I believe we'll be in an even better position to drive bottom line performance and generate attractive returns for our shareholders. Their business is solid and growing and is highly synergistic to what we have established globally with our OEM partners."
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Company, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. provided the committed debt financing. Levy, Stopol & Camelo served as legal counsel to VOXX International along with Norton Rose Germany LLP.
The proposed transaction is expected to close in March 2012.
About VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX) is the new name for Audiovox Corporation, a company that was formed over 45 years ago as Audiovox that has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, VOXX International proudly is recognized as the #1 premium loudspeaker company in the world, and has #1 market positions in automotive video entertainment and remote starts and TV remote controls and reception products. The Company's brands also hold leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.
Today, VOXX International is a global company....with an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and most of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. The company has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing portfolio, which is now comprised of over 30 trusted brands. Among the key domestic brands include Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Audiovox®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, CarLink®, Omega®, Excalibur®, Prestige®, and SURFACE(TM). International brands include Klipsch®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mirage®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Oehlbach® and Incaar(TM). The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the accessories business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against VOXX International Corporation and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011.
Company Contact:
Glenn Wiener
GW Communications
Tel: +1-212-786-6011
Email: gwiener@GWCco.com
SOURCE VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation
Web Site: http://www.voxxintl.com
Potential acquisition will grow the Company's international footprint and expand relationships and distribution with automotive OEMs
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH and its worldwide subsidiaries ("Hirschmann" ) for total consideration of euro 85 million, subject to certain contingencies and adjustments, plus related transaction fees and expenses. Hirschmann, headquartered in Neckartenzlingen, Germany, is a leading supplier of communications and infotainment solutions, primarily to the automotive industry, and counts among its global customers, Audi, BMW, DAF, Daimler, PSA, Renault, and Volkswagen Group, among others. Hirschmann will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International.
This acquisition is expected to be financed with a new revolving credit facility and term loan from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Subsequent to the close of the transaction, VOXX International expects to have excess availability under the revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes. There can be no assurances that this, or any other transaction, will be completed or as to any terms that may be negotiated.
This transaction is expected to be accretive to cash flow and earnings per diluted share ("EPS") in fiscal 2013, inclusive of all costs for financing. The Company noted that in CY11, Hirschmann sales were approximately euro 140 million and that both sales and EBITDA are expected to increase in the coming year based on existing OEM agreements and future opportunities.
Patrick Lavelle, President and CEO of VOXX International, stated, "The acquisition of Hirschmann meets the criteria I had previously laid out and is a natural fit for our Company as we further expand our OEM automotive business. Hirschmann has been supplying automotive manufacturers for nearly 70 years and is a recognized leader in both antenna solutions and mobile tuners with strong, long-term OEM relationships."
Lavelle continued, "Their capability and existing worldwide digital TV tuner business holds great potential for us as we near deployment of MDTV in the US and we believe it will enhance our overall rear seat entertainment business. Additionally, their strong antenna engineering and R&D resources coupled with our existing RCA, Terk, and Schwaiger capabilities will allow us to expand antenna development and strengthen our position as a leading worldwide supplier."
John Shalam, Founder and Chairman of the Board, stated, "This acquisition realizes my long term vision for VOXX International, which is to achieve global OEM manufacturing status. The Hirschmann acquisition will not only generate additional revenue; it will also continue our diversification program and create strategic opportunities to leverage Hirschmann's advanced technologies. This will lead to more advanced and creative mobile electronics products and continued growth with car manufacturers on a worldwide basis."
Hirschmann is a recognized tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry. With Hirschmann, VOXX International greatly enhances its European automotive offering and relationships, and opens up new opportunities for expansion in other emerging markets, most notably in China. With car sales expected to rise over the coming year, and with much of Hirschmann's sales under contract given their long-standing relationships and ongoing programs, the Company believes Hirschmann will aid in driving long-term organic growth. Additionally, barring any additional acquisitions, the Company believes with cash generated from operations, it will be in a position to pay down its debt in full within the next five years.
Ludwig Geis, Chief Executive Officer of Hirschmann, stated, "VOXX International has been an innovative leader in the mobile category for decades with a world-class organization and management team, and we have been highly impressed with not only their track record, but also their vision in growing a global business. International car sales are anticipated to rise over the coming years and with VOXX backing, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on this growth. Like them, our history has been to continuously drive product innovation and also like VOXX International, we believe our products and our people are key differentiators in the marketplace."
Pat Lavelle concluded, "With Hirschmann as part of VOXX International, I believe we'll be in an even better position to drive bottom line performance and generate attractive returns for our shareholders. Their business is solid and growing and is highly synergistic to what we have established globally with our OEM partners."
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Company, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. provided the committed debt financing. Levy, Stopol & Camelo served as legal counsel to VOXX International along with Norton Rose Germany LLP.
The proposed transaction is expected to close in March 2012.
About VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX) is the new name for Audiovox Corporation, a company that was formed over 45 years ago as Audiovox that has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, VOXX International proudly is recognized as the #1 premium loudspeaker company in the world, and has #1 market positions in automotive video entertainment and remote starts and TV remote controls and reception products. The Company's brands also hold leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.
Today, VOXX International is a global company....with an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and most of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. The company has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing portfolio, which is now comprised of over 30 trusted brands. Among the key domestic brands include Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Audiovox®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, CarLink®, Omega®, Excalibur®, Prestige®, and SURFACE(TM). International brands include Klipsch®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mirage®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Oehlbach® and Incaar(TM). The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the accessories business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against VOXX International Corporation and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011.
Company Contact:
Glenn Wiener
GW Communications
Tel: +1-212-786-6011
Email: gwiener@GWCco.com
SOURCE VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation
Web Site: http://www.voxxintl.com
AdSafe Media Introduces Foreign Language Support to its Suite of Brand Protection, Ad Verification, and Ad Engagement Products
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
AdSafe Media Introduces Foreign Language Support to its Suite of Brand Protection, Ad Verification, and Ad Engagement Products
Company's Rapid Global Expansion and Growing International Clientele Drives Significant Roll-Out of Foreign Language Capabilities
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AdSafe Media, the digital advertising industry's recognized leader in brand protection, ad verification and campaign performance data, today announced the addition of French, German and Spanish language capabilities to support its worldwide business growth. AdSafe plans to continue rolling out new languages throughout the next quarter.
AdSafe's new foreign language support will analyze and score content on international sites, as well as US-based sites written in these languages. This addition to AdSafe's core capabilities, such as its ad engagement metrics which are already available worldwide, will enable brands and agencies to forge partnerships in new markets, readily expanding the reach of their marketing to international consumers, in a guaranteed brand-safe environment.
"International markets continue to be a primary growth area for AdSafe," said Scott Knoll, CEO, AdSafe Media. "The addition of three new languages offers our global customer base of brands, agencies, ad networks, publishers and trading platforms a greater range of options for protecting their brands across a myriad of foreign language sites and networks both inside and outside North America."
Over the past year, AdSafe's growth to over 250 clients and partners worldwide has been fueled by global demand for its solutions, which provide marketers with best-in-breed preventive safety, and real time data to protect their brands and optimize campaign performance in-flight. A significant number of its clients have asked for expanded support for their advertising initiatives in non-English speaking countries. Collectively, in Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., interest in AdSafe Media's products generated 500 percent year over year sales growth in 2011. AdSafe looks to continue this trajectory throughout 2012 with a rapidly expanding executive team, client roster and product suite.
About AdSafe Media
AdSafe Media is the digital advertising industry's recognized leader in brand protection, ad verification and ad engagement data. Its Content Rating System is the only solution that scores and evaluates the brand safety and context of web pages on the individual page level. Utilizing these ratings, AdSafe's Firewall protects advertiser's brands from appearing on pages that do not conform to brand guidelines. AdSafe's Network Monitor product enables ad networks to manage and segment publisher inventory at scale - helping them to better on-board new publishers and improve their overall brand safe quality. AdSafe recently launched a suite of Real Time Data Feeds for RTB, which provide the industry's only predictive ad engagement information, brand safety ratings, and contextual analysis to better inform brand's/DSP's purchasing decisions through trading platforms. AdSafe's products work across the digital environment, driving increased performance and profits for its partners on both the buy and sell side. AdSafe is headquartered in New York City with operations in San Francisco and London. For more information visit: http://www.adsafemedia.com.
Contact: Harrison Wise, 1-212-777-3235, Harrison@wisepublicrelations.com
SOURCE AdSafe Media
AdSafe Media
Web Site: http://www.adsafemedia.com
Company's Rapid Global Expansion and Growing International Clientele Drives Significant Roll-Out of Foreign Language Capabilities
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AdSafe Media, the digital advertising industry's recognized leader in brand protection, ad verification and campaign performance data, today announced the addition of French, German and Spanish language capabilities to support its worldwide business growth. AdSafe plans to continue rolling out new languages throughout the next quarter.
AdSafe's new foreign language support will analyze and score content on international sites, as well as US-based sites written in these languages. This addition to AdSafe's core capabilities, such as its ad engagement metrics which are already available worldwide, will enable brands and agencies to forge partnerships in new markets, readily expanding the reach of their marketing to international consumers, in a guaranteed brand-safe environment.
"International markets continue to be a primary growth area for AdSafe," said Scott Knoll, CEO, AdSafe Media. "The addition of three new languages offers our global customer base of brands, agencies, ad networks, publishers and trading platforms a greater range of options for protecting their brands across a myriad of foreign language sites and networks both inside and outside North America."
Over the past year, AdSafe's growth to over 250 clients and partners worldwide has been fueled by global demand for its solutions, which provide marketers with best-in-breed preventive safety, and real time data to protect their brands and optimize campaign performance in-flight. A significant number of its clients have asked for expanded support for their advertising initiatives in non-English speaking countries. Collectively, in Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., interest in AdSafe Media's products generated 500 percent year over year sales growth in 2011. AdSafe looks to continue this trajectory throughout 2012 with a rapidly expanding executive team, client roster and product suite.
About AdSafe Media
AdSafe Media is the digital advertising industry's recognized leader in brand protection, ad verification and ad engagement data. Its Content Rating System is the only solution that scores and evaluates the brand safety and context of web pages on the individual page level. Utilizing these ratings, AdSafe's Firewall protects advertiser's brands from appearing on pages that do not conform to brand guidelines. AdSafe's Network Monitor product enables ad networks to manage and segment publisher inventory at scale - helping them to better on-board new publishers and improve their overall brand safe quality. AdSafe recently launched a suite of Real Time Data Feeds for RTB, which provide the industry's only predictive ad engagement information, brand safety ratings, and contextual analysis to better inform brand's/DSP's purchasing decisions through trading platforms. AdSafe's products work across the digital environment, driving increased performance and profits for its partners on both the buy and sell side. AdSafe is headquartered in New York City with operations in San Francisco and London. For more information visit: http://www.adsafemedia.com.
Contact: Harrison Wise, 1-212-777-3235, Harrison@wisepublicrelations.com
SOURCE AdSafe Media
AdSafe Media
Web Site: http://www.adsafemedia.com
Immortum - An App for Using Social Media After Death
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:07:01 AM
Immortum - An App for Using Social Media After Death
LONDON, February 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Maxelerator Ltd, a venture firm announces the launch of Immortum (
http://www.immortum.com), a social media site that allows continued social media
interactions even after people have died.
Immortum allows people especially those near end of life due to age or illness to
store their memories or messages and publish them later including after death. The
published messages are posted on their personal blog as well as the facebook wall allowing
the users of Immortum to continue their social media interactions with their facebook
friends or with general public even after they die.
One of the Immortum users posted a secret message for his yet to be born grand-child
which would be delivered when his 5 year old son has a child and that child grows old
enough to read (http://www.immortum.com/b.jack.holly.jh). Another user has posted an
undisclosed message for her young daughter which would be delivered when she grows up and
gets married. (http://www.immortum.com/m.4f327fdbc85a2)
Use of journals or memory boxes has been advised by professionals in palliative care
to people close to end of life. Also, it is a common practice for people to entrust their
lawyers with letters which are then disclosed posthumously. Immortum has taken these
common practices and given it a modern twist by linking it with popular social media
concepts like facebook and blogs.
The key feature of Immortum is a Postlife Journal where users can post messages that
would be published after death. Immortum also provides a Life Journal, blog and has
multiple forums, which are all linked to the facebook wall of the users. The forums cater
to difficult topics including death, coping with illnesses and grief management. Immortum
is a free service with no usage limits.
Follow Immortum At: http://www.twitter.com/@immortum1
http://www.immortum.com
Source: Immortum (http://www.immortum.com)
Contact: David Levey, Co-founder, Twitter: @immortum1, Phone: +44-7977502184, Email: vdb@vdb.uk.com
LONDON, February 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Maxelerator Ltd, a venture firm announces the launch of Immortum (
http://www.immortum.com), a social media site that allows continued social media
interactions even after people have died.
Immortum allows people especially those near end of life due to age or illness to
store their memories or messages and publish them later including after death. The
published messages are posted on their personal blog as well as the facebook wall allowing
the users of Immortum to continue their social media interactions with their facebook
friends or with general public even after they die.
One of the Immortum users posted a secret message for his yet to be born grand-child
which would be delivered when his 5 year old son has a child and that child grows old
enough to read (http://www.immortum.com/b.jack.holly.jh). Another user has posted an
undisclosed message for her young daughter which would be delivered when she grows up and
gets married. (http://www.immortum.com/m.4f327fdbc85a2)
Use of journals or memory boxes has been advised by professionals in palliative care
to people close to end of life. Also, it is a common practice for people to entrust their
lawyers with letters which are then disclosed posthumously. Immortum has taken these
common practices and given it a modern twist by linking it with popular social media
concepts like facebook and blogs.
The key feature of Immortum is a Postlife Journal where users can post messages that
would be published after death. Immortum also provides a Life Journal, blog and has
multiple forums, which are all linked to the facebook wall of the users. The forums cater
to difficult topics including death, coping with illnesses and grief management. Immortum
is a free service with no usage limits.
Follow Immortum At: http://www.twitter.com/@immortum1
http://www.immortum.com
Source: Immortum (http://www.immortum.com)
Contact: David Levey, Co-founder, Twitter: @immortum1, Phone: +44-7977502184, Email: vdb@vdb.uk.com
Neuland Labs Launches App at Informex Allowing Customers 24/7 Access to GuarD Project Management System for On-Time Production
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:42:04 AM
Neuland Labs Launches App at Informex Allowing Customers 24/7 Access to GuarD Project Management System for On-Time Production
--Mobile App for GuarD Project Management System Allows Customer Access Anytime, Anywhere--
--Learn More about GuarD and Its Mobile App at Neuland Informex Press Briefing--
--Visit Neuland Booth #2114 to Schedule a Free Project Consultation or to Register to Win a Free Apple iPad 2--
HYDERABAD, India and NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuland Laboratories Ltd., a pharmaceutical manufacturer providing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complex intermediates and contract research and manufacturing services to customers located in 85 countries, today announced it will launch a mobile app version of its GuarD project management system at the Informex USA 2012 conference.
Saharsh R. Davuluri, President of Contract Research at Neuland, will officially launch the GuarD project management app at an Informex 2012 press briefing at 11:00 am CT on February 15, 2012 in Room 240 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
Mr. Davuluri notes, "Our GuarD system is a powerful collaborative tool that has helped increase Neuland's record of on-time production by identifying critical subtasks and enabling team leaders and customers to monitor and track progress at every stage in real-time. We are now pleased to launch our new mobile phone app that allows our customers and team members to access the capabilities of the GuarD system at anytime and anywhere."
GuarD was developed by Neuland Labs to support the company's goal of making its manufacturing process completely transparent and an extension of its customers' resources, while providing them the opportunity to participate fully in project planning and real-time tracking. GuarD uses the principles of Critical Chain Project Management, which emphasizes resource availability and flexibility to maintain project timelines, rather than requiring rigid scheduling.
In concert with the customer, the Neuland project team creates a detailed project plan that is viewable in an online template. GuarD allows the team to keep customers completely up to date on the progress of their projects, providing critical information on the latest task updates, expected time of task completion and potential challenges. A key advantage of the GuarD system is that its detail and interactive nature make it easy to identify and manage delays at any step in the process. Customers are invited to contribute to solutions based on their experience and priorities.
Working closely with customers has been an important commitment of Neuland's from the beginning. Yet as Mr. Davuluri notes, "Implementing GuarD represented a major step forward in our ability to bring our customers into the project management process as full participants. We are now proud to introduce our next advance in customer participation by using 21st century communications technology to provide around-the-clock access to the GuarD system."
Neuland experts also are presenting several talks at Informex 2012:
-- Dr. Ponnaiah Ravi, Senior Vice President of R&D at Neuland Laboratories
Ltd., will present a TechTalk on Selection Methods for Managing
Genotoxic Impurities in APIs at 3:30 pm CT on February 15, 2012 at the
Elsevier TechTalks booth #950.
-- Thomas Speace, President and CEO of Neuland Laboratories Inc., will
speak on Life Cycle Management at an Informex Breakfast Briefing at 7:30
am CT on February 16, 2012 in Room 260.
Neuland scientists will be available throughout the conference to provide free project consultations. Appointments can be scheduled at Neuland booth #2114. Neuland will also be giving away a free Apple iPad 2--visit the booth for more details.
Informex USA is the premier annual tradeshow for the fine, specialty and custom chemical industries, bringing together motivated buyers and sellers of chemicals, chemical technologies, and related services. It is being held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.informex.com/informex-usa.
About Neuland Labs
For over 25 years Neuland Labs has been at the forefront of supporting drug development through its consulting services and its cGMP contract and API manufacturing. The company is committed to research, supporting a state-of-the-art R&D operation. Neuland Labs scientists have developed more than 300 processes from bench scale to commercial production and filed more than 400 drug master files worldwide. Its manufacturing facilities are inspected and approved by the FDA and other leading regulatory agencies. Its record of quality manufacturing and reliability is highlighted by cGMP certifications that include the FDA, TGA, EDQM, German Health Authority, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and OHSAS 18001. Neuland Laboratories is listed on India's National Stock Exchange under the symbol NEULANDLAB and on the Bombay Stock Exchange under code 524558 and the symbol Neuland.EO. For more information, visit http://neulandlabs.com.
Neuland Laboratories Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, an offer on a rights basis of its equity shares and has filed a draft letter of offer with the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"), which is available on the website of SEBI at http://www.sebi.gov.in and the website of the Lead Manager at http://www.sbicaps.com.
Contacts: US Media
Neuland Laboratories
Ltd. Barbara Lindheim
Hamilton Lenox BioCom Partners/Brandwidth Solutions
+1 773 354-1330 +1 917 355-9234
blindheim@biocompartners.com
SOURCE Neuland Laboratories Ltd.
Neuland Laboratories Ltd.
Web Site: http://neulandlabs.com
--Mobile App for GuarD Project Management System Allows Customer Access Anytime, Anywhere--
--Learn More about GuarD and Its Mobile App at Neuland Informex Press Briefing--
--Visit Neuland Booth #2114 to Schedule a Free Project Consultation or to Register to Win a Free Apple iPad 2--
HYDERABAD, India and NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuland Laboratories Ltd., a pharmaceutical manufacturer providing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complex intermediates and contract research and manufacturing services to customers located in 85 countries, today announced it will launch a mobile app version of its GuarD project management system at the Informex USA 2012 conference.
Saharsh R. Davuluri, President of Contract Research at Neuland, will officially launch the GuarD project management app at an Informex 2012 press briefing at 11:00 am CT on February 15, 2012 in Room 240 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
Mr. Davuluri notes, "Our GuarD system is a powerful collaborative tool that has helped increase Neuland's record of on-time production by identifying critical subtasks and enabling team leaders and customers to monitor and track progress at every stage in real-time. We are now pleased to launch our new mobile phone app that allows our customers and team members to access the capabilities of the GuarD system at anytime and anywhere."
GuarD was developed by Neuland Labs to support the company's goal of making its manufacturing process completely transparent and an extension of its customers' resources, while providing them the opportunity to participate fully in project planning and real-time tracking. GuarD uses the principles of Critical Chain Project Management, which emphasizes resource availability and flexibility to maintain project timelines, rather than requiring rigid scheduling.
In concert with the customer, the Neuland project team creates a detailed project plan that is viewable in an online template. GuarD allows the team to keep customers completely up to date on the progress of their projects, providing critical information on the latest task updates, expected time of task completion and potential challenges. A key advantage of the GuarD system is that its detail and interactive nature make it easy to identify and manage delays at any step in the process. Customers are invited to contribute to solutions based on their experience and priorities.
Working closely with customers has been an important commitment of Neuland's from the beginning. Yet as Mr. Davuluri notes, "Implementing GuarD represented a major step forward in our ability to bring our customers into the project management process as full participants. We are now proud to introduce our next advance in customer participation by using 21st century communications technology to provide around-the-clock access to the GuarD system."
Neuland experts also are presenting several talks at Informex 2012:
-- Dr. Ponnaiah Ravi, Senior Vice President of R&D at Neuland Laboratories
Ltd., will present a TechTalk on Selection Methods for Managing
Genotoxic Impurities in APIs at 3:30 pm CT on February 15, 2012 at the
Elsevier TechTalks booth #950.
-- Thomas Speace, President and CEO of Neuland Laboratories Inc., will
speak on Life Cycle Management at an Informex Breakfast Briefing at 7:30
am CT on February 16, 2012 in Room 260.
Neuland scientists will be available throughout the conference to provide free project consultations. Appointments can be scheduled at Neuland booth #2114. Neuland will also be giving away a free Apple iPad 2--visit the booth for more details.
Informex USA is the premier annual tradeshow for the fine, specialty and custom chemical industries, bringing together motivated buyers and sellers of chemicals, chemical technologies, and related services. It is being held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.informex.com/informex-usa.
About Neuland Labs
For over 25 years Neuland Labs has been at the forefront of supporting drug development through its consulting services and its cGMP contract and API manufacturing. The company is committed to research, supporting a state-of-the-art R&D operation. Neuland Labs scientists have developed more than 300 processes from bench scale to commercial production and filed more than 400 drug master files worldwide. Its manufacturing facilities are inspected and approved by the FDA and other leading regulatory agencies. Its record of quality manufacturing and reliability is highlighted by cGMP certifications that include the FDA, TGA, EDQM, German Health Authority, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and OHSAS 18001. Neuland Laboratories is listed on India's National Stock Exchange under the symbol NEULANDLAB and on the Bombay Stock Exchange under code 524558 and the symbol Neuland.EO. For more information, visit http://neulandlabs.com.
Neuland Laboratories Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, an offer on a rights basis of its equity shares and has filed a draft letter of offer with the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"), which is available on the website of SEBI at http://www.sebi.gov.in and the website of the Lead Manager at http://www.sbicaps.com.
Contacts: US Media
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Ltd. Barbara Lindheim
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ResearchMoz: Global Polysilicon Market Report: 2011 Edition
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Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:35:02 AM
ResearchMoz: Global Polysilicon Market Report: 2011 Edition
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industry. Polysilicon is the substrate upon which primarily all semiconductors are
manufactured. Polysilicon is an important component for silicon-based solar cells.
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2000's. Consequently, ambitious capacity expansions were announced by established silicon
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Warhorse Studios Licensed CryENGINE?3 to Develop Role-Playing-Game
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:21:01 AM
Warhorse Studios Licensed CryENGINE(R)3 to Develop Role-Playing-Game
PRAGUE and FRANKFURT, Germany, February 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Crytek GmbH (Crytek) and Warhorse Studios are happy to announce that they have closed
a licensing deal for Crytek's proprietary all-in-one game development solution
CryENGINE(R)3. Warhorse Studios is working on an unannounced role-playing game (RPG). The
debut title for the studio will combine open-world experience with a rich story and
innovative gameplay elements.
Martin Klima, Executive Producer at Warhorse Studios commented: "We looked at every
major technology out there and CryENGINE 3 suits our needs perfectly. We are confident it
will allow us to make the vision for our game come true."
"The team at Warhorse Studios consists of industry veterans from AAA classics such as
the Mafia franchise and Operation Flashpoint. We're excited by their vision for an
innovative RPG and we are looking forward to working with them to help them achieve that
vision with CryENGINE 3.", said Carl Jones, Director of Global Business Development
CryENGINE.
About Warhorse Studios
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a vision for better, more productive environment for game development. The studio is
currently working on its first project. Warhorse Studios is based in Prague, Czech
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http://www.warhorsestudios.cz.
About Crytek GmbH [http://crytek.com/company ]
http://crytek.com/company
Contact:
Jens Schaefer
Senior PR Manager
jens@crytek.com
Phone: +49-69-219-77-66-1071
Franziska Lehnert
PR Manager
franziska@crytek.com
Phone: +49-69-219-77-66-1222
Source: Crytek GmbH
PRAGUE and FRANKFURT, Germany, February 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Crytek GmbH (Crytek) and Warhorse Studios are happy to announce that they have closed
a licensing deal for Crytek's proprietary all-in-one game development solution
CryENGINE(R)3. Warhorse Studios is working on an unannounced role-playing game (RPG). The
debut title for the studio will combine open-world experience with a rich story and
innovative gameplay elements.
Martin Klima, Executive Producer at Warhorse Studios commented: "We looked at every
major technology out there and CryENGINE 3 suits our needs perfectly. We are confident it
will allow us to make the vision for our game come true."
"The team at Warhorse Studios consists of industry veterans from AAA classics such as
the Mafia franchise and Operation Flashpoint. We're excited by their vision for an
innovative RPG and we are looking forward to working with them to help them achieve that
vision with CryENGINE 3.", said Carl Jones, Director of Global Business Development
CryENGINE.
About Warhorse Studios
Founded in fall 2011, Warhorse Studios was formed by videogame industry veterans with
a vision for better, more productive environment for game development. The studio is
currently working on its first project. Warhorse Studios is based in Prague, Czech
Republic. More information can be found on the company website at
http://www.warhorsestudios.cz.
About Crytek GmbH [http://crytek.com/company ]
http://crytek.com/company
Contact:
Jens Schaefer
Senior PR Manager
jens@crytek.com
Phone: +49-69-219-77-66-1071
Franziska Lehnert
PR Manager
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Source: Crytek GmbH
Eight Years of Historical Flight Movement Information at Your Fingertips
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 4:14:01 AM
Eight Years of Historical Flight Movement Information at Your Fingertips
OAG unveils the world's first Historical Flight Status web-based solution
LONDON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the first offering from its 2012 product releases, OAG announced today the launch of a powerful new tool that will introduce unparalleled transparency and access to historical flight status information.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110908/NY64578LOGO )
OAG Historical Flight Status is a secure web-based solution hosted and maintained by OAG. The service provides detailed information on individual scheduled flight arrivals and departures dating back to 2004. Unrivalled in the industry, this unique solution enables access to historical flight status data that is updated with over 6 million messages per day. It is ideal for aviation trend analysts, insurance claim adjudicators and Travel Agents who rely on flight status data to analyse airline, airport and route operational performance. Airlines, too, can gain a valuable market advantage with access to competitive performance data OAG Historical Flight Status provides.
"Validating scheduled flight performance can be a huge undertaking, consuming many man-hours of research and analysis," said John Grant, Executive Vice President UBM Aviation. "The new user-interface and web-service developments to OAG's historical flight status data allow real-time access to our comprehensive flight status information dating back to 2004, allowing our clients to drive efficiencies and value to the industry."
Available via a simple Graphical User Interface (GUI) or web service using industry standard technology formats, OAG Historical Flight Status enables easy application-to-application e-marketplace interaction. For more information, visit http://www.oagaviation.com/HFS.
Notes to Editors:
-- OAG, a UBM Aviation brand, is the trusted source for aviation
information and analytical services. Our leading aviation databases
unrivalled in their scale, accuracy and comprehensiveness are integral
to the worlds' aviation industry operations. For more information, visit
http://www.oag.com.
-- OAG Historical Flight Status provides instant access to the detailed
flight status information and the only database comprising data back to
2004. Historical Flight Status information covered includes scheduled
and actual departure and arrival times, delay and cancellation
information, terminal, gate, baggage claim, aircraft equipment and
codeshare information.
-- UBM Aviation, a UBM plc company, is the pioneer of innovative market
leading aviation solutions. Our instantly recognisable brands provide
the data, analysis, events, media and consultancy services that drive
route development and financial growth for our customers' businesses.
For more information, visit http://www.ubmaviation.com.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
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John Grant https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei0905
SOURCE OAG
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OAG
CONTACT: Andrew Sibley, Corporate Communications, UBM Aviation, +44 (0)1582-695166, pressoffice@ubmaviation.com
OAG unveils the world's first Historical Flight Status web-based solution
LONDON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the first offering from its 2012 product releases, OAG announced today the launch of a powerful new tool that will introduce unparalleled transparency and access to historical flight status information.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110908/NY64578LOGO )
OAG Historical Flight Status is a secure web-based solution hosted and maintained by OAG. The service provides detailed information on individual scheduled flight arrivals and departures dating back to 2004. Unrivalled in the industry, this unique solution enables access to historical flight status data that is updated with over 6 million messages per day. It is ideal for aviation trend analysts, insurance claim adjudicators and Travel Agents who rely on flight status data to analyse airline, airport and route operational performance. Airlines, too, can gain a valuable market advantage with access to competitive performance data OAG Historical Flight Status provides.
"Validating scheduled flight performance can be a huge undertaking, consuming many man-hours of research and analysis," said John Grant, Executive Vice President UBM Aviation. "The new user-interface and web-service developments to OAG's historical flight status data allow real-time access to our comprehensive flight status information dating back to 2004, allowing our clients to drive efficiencies and value to the industry."
Available via a simple Graphical User Interface (GUI) or web service using industry standard technology formats, OAG Historical Flight Status enables easy application-to-application e-marketplace interaction. For more information, visit http://www.oagaviation.com/HFS.
Notes to Editors:
-- OAG, a UBM Aviation brand, is the trusted source for aviation
information and analytical services. Our leading aviation databases
unrivalled in their scale, accuracy and comprehensiveness are integral
to the worlds' aviation industry operations. For more information, visit
http://www.oag.com.
-- OAG Historical Flight Status provides instant access to the detailed
flight status information and the only database comprising data back to
2004. Historical Flight Status information covered includes scheduled
and actual departure and arrival times, delay and cancellation
information, terminal, gate, baggage claim, aircraft equipment and
codeshare information.
-- UBM Aviation, a UBM plc company, is the pioneer of innovative market
leading aviation solutions. Our instantly recognisable brands provide
the data, analysis, events, media and consultancy services that drive
route development and financial growth for our customers' businesses.
For more information, visit http://www.ubmaviation.com.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Mike Malik https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei1084
John Grant https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei0905
SOURCE OAG
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110908/NY64578LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
OAG
CONTACT: Andrew Sibley, Corporate Communications, UBM Aviation, +44 (0)1582-695166, pressoffice@ubmaviation.com
Macronix Launches its First SLC NAND Flash Product Family for Embedded Applications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 3:42:01 AM
Macronix Launches its First SLC NAND Flash Product Family for Embedded Applications
HSINCHU, Taiwan, February 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Product Offering Expanding from NOR to NAND as a Total Flash Memory
Provider
Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a world leading supplier in NOR Flash
memory, today formally launches the first generation Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash
family, the MX30LF family. An extension of Macronix's existing Serial and Parallel NOR
Flash product portfolio, the new MX30LF SLC NAND family will facilitate Macronix serving
embedded code and data storage markets as a total Flash memory provider.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/HK49711 )
As a leader in embedded non-volatile memories, Macronix fulfills the memory
requirements of these applications ranging from consumer electronic applications like
set-top box (STB), TV, digital cameras, Customer-premises equipment (CPE) and high end
networking, through to industrial PC and automotive applications. Macronix has begun
sampling SLC NAND products and will start trial production in 2012 Q1.
"Broadcom is committed to high performance and highly integrated broadband CPE
solutions. We are pleased to see Macronix launch its latest NAND Flash product family,
offering the NAND Flash densities required by system vendors and service providers," said
Dr. John Liberati, Senior Principal Scientist, Broadcom Corporation.
"Along with process technology advancements to 1xnm, NAND suppliers today focus their
attention on MLC/TLC NAND developments. In comparison, Macronix chooses the SLC NAND to
facilitate the niche market supply needs and stability," commented Michael Yang, Principle
Analyst at IHS iSuppli Corporation, "a strategy that enhances the company's current
position in the embedded applications."
Manufactured and developed by Macronix in-house technology, the new MX30LF family
consists of two products, MX30LF1208AA and MX30LF1G08AA, of 512Mb and 1Gb density
respectively. Both products utilize a more reliable 75nm floating gate technology which
makes them ideal devices for embedded applications demanding higher quality and
reliability. The company is committed to providing longevity for product support with the
advantage of its own fabs.
Main features of the 512Mb and 1Gb of MX30LF SLC NAND Flash products as below:
Feature
- Organization: x8
- ECC requirement: 1-bit/(512B+16B)
- Page size: 2KB+64B
- Block size: 128KB+4KB
- Cache program: 2KB+64B
- Wide operating voltage range: 2.7-3.6V
- Industrial temperature range: -40C to +85C
- P/E Endurance: 100K
Performance
- Random access: 25us (max.)
- Sequential read: 30ns (min.)
- Page program: 300us (typ.)
- Block erase time: 2ms (typ.)
- ICC read/program/erase: 30mA (max.)
- Standby current: 50uA (max.)
About Macronix International Co., Ltd.
Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)
market, provides a full range of NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and ROM products. With its
world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality,
innovative and performance driven products to its customers in the consumer,
communication, computing, automotive, networking and other segment markets.
For more information, please visit Macronix's website: http://www.macronix.com
Media Contacts:
Headquarters
Michelle Chang
Department Manager
Corporate Communication Office
Macronix International Co., LTD.
TEL: +886-3-578-6688 ext. 71233
FAX: +886-3-666-3169
Email: michellechang@mxic.com.tw
Americas
Salman Rashid
Senior Marketing Director
Macronix America, Inc.
TEL: +1-408-941-6264
FAX: +1-408-262-8810
Email: salmanrashid@macronix.com
Europe
Jeff Doong
Product Marketing Director
Macronix Europe, N.V.
TEL: +32-2-456-8023
FAX: +32-2-456-8021
Email: jeffdoong@mxic.com.tw
Japan
Nobufumi Fujii
Marketing Senior Manager
Macronix Asia Limited
TEL: +81-44-246-9100
FAX: +81-44-246-9105
Email: fujii@mxic.co.jp
Source: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
HSINCHU, Taiwan, February 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Product Offering Expanding from NOR to NAND as a Total Flash Memory
Provider
Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a world leading supplier in NOR Flash
memory, today formally launches the first generation Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash
family, the MX30LF family. An extension of Macronix's existing Serial and Parallel NOR
Flash product portfolio, the new MX30LF SLC NAND family will facilitate Macronix serving
embedded code and data storage markets as a total Flash memory provider.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/HK49711 )
As a leader in embedded non-volatile memories, Macronix fulfills the memory
requirements of these applications ranging from consumer electronic applications like
set-top box (STB), TV, digital cameras, Customer-premises equipment (CPE) and high end
networking, through to industrial PC and automotive applications. Macronix has begun
sampling SLC NAND products and will start trial production in 2012 Q1.
"Broadcom is committed to high performance and highly integrated broadband CPE
solutions. We are pleased to see Macronix launch its latest NAND Flash product family,
offering the NAND Flash densities required by system vendors and service providers," said
Dr. John Liberati, Senior Principal Scientist, Broadcom Corporation.
"Along with process technology advancements to 1xnm, NAND suppliers today focus their
attention on MLC/TLC NAND developments. In comparison, Macronix chooses the SLC NAND to
facilitate the niche market supply needs and stability," commented Michael Yang, Principle
Analyst at IHS iSuppli Corporation, "a strategy that enhances the company's current
position in the embedded applications."
Manufactured and developed by Macronix in-house technology, the new MX30LF family
consists of two products, MX30LF1208AA and MX30LF1G08AA, of 512Mb and 1Gb density
respectively. Both products utilize a more reliable 75nm floating gate technology which
makes them ideal devices for embedded applications demanding higher quality and
reliability. The company is committed to providing longevity for product support with the
advantage of its own fabs.
Main features of the 512Mb and 1Gb of MX30LF SLC NAND Flash products as below:
Feature
- Organization: x8
- ECC requirement: 1-bit/(512B+16B)
- Page size: 2KB+64B
- Block size: 128KB+4KB
- Cache program: 2KB+64B
- Wide operating voltage range: 2.7-3.6V
- Industrial temperature range: -40C to +85C
- P/E Endurance: 100K
Performance
- Random access: 25us (max.)
- Sequential read: 30ns (min.)
- Page program: 300us (typ.)
- Block erase time: 2ms (typ.)
- ICC read/program/erase: 30mA (max.)
- Standby current: 50uA (max.)
About Macronix International Co., Ltd.
Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)
market, provides a full range of NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and ROM products. With its
world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality,
innovative and performance driven products to its customers in the consumer,
communication, computing, automotive, networking and other segment markets.
For more information, please visit Macronix's website: http://www.macronix.com
Media Contacts:
Headquarters
Michelle Chang
Department Manager
Corporate Communication Office
Macronix International Co., LTD.
TEL: +886-3-578-6688 ext. 71233
FAX: +886-3-666-3169
Email: michellechang@mxic.com.tw
Americas
Salman Rashid
Senior Marketing Director
Macronix America, Inc.
TEL: +1-408-941-6264
FAX: +1-408-262-8810
Email: salmanrashid@macronix.com
Europe
Jeff Doong
Product Marketing Director
Macronix Europe, N.V.
TEL: +32-2-456-8023
FAX: +32-2-456-8021
Email: jeffdoong@mxic.com.tw
Japan
Nobufumi Fujii
Marketing Senior Manager
Macronix Asia Limited
TEL: +81-44-246-9100
FAX: +81-44-246-9105
Email: fujii@mxic.co.jp
Source: Macronix International Co., Ltd.