National Data Center Service Provider, CoreLink Data Centers, and Technology Management Company, Quest®, to Present Free Disaster Recovery Webinar
Event to Address How Organizations Can Assess Their Disaster Recovery Gaps and Implement an Optimal Disaster Recovery Strategy
MT. PROSPECT, Ill., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National data center service provider, CoreLink Data Centers, LLC (http://www.corelink.com/), on Feb. 9th will present a complimentary one-hour webinar addressing the importance for organizations of all sizes to take steps to protect customer and business data against natural and cyber attack-related disasters, and required business objectives and drivers that help determine the appropriate level of disaster recovery preparedness.
"Best Practices and Tools for Disaster Recovery Planning" is tailored to help Chief Information Officers; IT directors, managers and security professionals; business owners; and, disaster recovery and compliance executives evaluate risk and what steps to take and tools to use to formulate an effective disaster recovery plan.
According to data from the National Archives and Records Administration, 60% of businesses who lose their data will shut down within six months of the disaster. The impact is even more pronounced on healthcare organizations where patient data can have life or death consequences. Mike Dillon, Quest's Chief Technology Officer, and Nav Ranajee, CoreLink's Director of Healthcare, will address six points designed to help those responsible achieve maximum safety and integrity while discussing the role that data centers and back-up tools play in recovering and/or repairing lost data.
The webinar will also feature a case study spotlighting how one healthcare organization implemented a disaster recovery plan.
"Most organizations large and small are not as prepared for business disruptions as they think they are -- or need to be. Too many discover this hard truth only when something disruptive happens and the business can no longer function," Dillon said. "During this interactive session we will offer steps you can take to determine if your Disaster Recovery plans are adequate."
"Disaster recovery planning is increasingly becoming a priority for those IT executives for whom data is a core aspect to maintaining their business," Ranajee said. "Natural disasters fortunately don't take place as often as cyber attacks, which increasingly place network data at-risk. Natural or man-made, all organizations must know how to protect their businesses by conducting risk assessments and knowing how to formulate exactly the right disaster recovery plan for their specific organization."
"Working with data centers and leveraging the right back-up tools are among the most-effective steps they can take to both identify threats that prevent disasters and repair breaches to recover compromised data when they occur," Ranajee said.
Dillon and Ranjee will also discuss disaster recovery compliance regulations including HIPAA, which healthcare providers must adhere, further increasing the importance of developing a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.
CoreLink's five data centers in Chicago, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Seattle are audited to be compliant with SSAE 16, PCI DSS and HIPAA Security. From these facilities, CoreLink supports and protects some of the world's most sensitive networks against the most sophisticated worms, trojans and viruses. The company provides customers with data center services that feature relentless managed security, continuous expert help, and full transparency backed with a 100 percent Uptime Service Level (SLA) guarantee.
CoreLink and Quest will present the free Feb. 9th webinar from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST. Attendees can register for the event by clicking here.
In addition to this webinar, CoreLink will host a presentation on Patient Critical Architecture and Disaster Recovery in Booth 8310 at 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 22nd at HIMSS 2012 in Las Vegas.
Contact CoreLink Data Centers for more information about data center services, including managed services and enterprise hosting or call 866-435-2375.
About Quest®:
Since 1982, Quest has been a trusted technology management company delivering successful solutions for our clients from Fortune 50-5000 small and medium-sized clients. Quest is one of North America's top 500 Value Added Resellers (VARBusiness Magazine, CRN Tech Elite 250) whose core competency is helping businesses select, acquire and manage their technology needs.
Quest offers leading technology products and Professional Cloud and Managed Services which include security, wireless, data backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, system performance, telecommunications & transport, Application Development, VoIP, IP Video Surveillance, and technical staffing; either on-site or from its secure nationwide service delivery centers. Quest can power and provision technology solutions for an entire enterprise through QuestFlex®, a unique Quest program allowing companies to "Invest in the capability, not in the product(TM)."
About CoreLink:
CoreLink is a leading data center hosting and managed services provider of critical infrastructure services delivered on a "state of the art," robust and environmentally friendly technology platform. By leveraging data centers in Chicago, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Seattle with access to massive and diverse network connectivity, CoreLink delivers small, medium and large enterprise customers and service providers with high quality and uniquely agile, data center services.
CoreLink's focus on aligning customer needs with the proper solution, combined with a relentless focus on service, provides the flexibility and peace of mind all businesses require from a data center provider. In addition, CoreLink also services the healthcare market by delivering HIPAA security compliant data center solutions to a broad spectrum of healthcare organizations.
For more information, please call 866.435.2375 or visit our website or check out more at CoreLink Data Centers' blog, CoreLink on Facebook and @corelinkdata on Twitter.
Quest® and QuestFlex® are registered trademarks of Quest Media & Supplies, Inc.
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NU-Life Cosmetics Announces Launch of New Facebook Page
With the goal of creating a social presence to connect with the public, NU-Lifecosmetics.com launches a new Facebook page to provide an inside look on the day to day happenings of the company and the anti-aging industry.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the goal of creating a social presence to connect with the public, NU-Lifecosmetics.com launches a new Facebook page.
http://nulifecosmetics.com, a leading distributor of anti-aging products and information, recently created a brand new Facebook page. It is well known the importance of social media in the current market place and NU-Life plans to use the Facebook page to interact with customers and affiliates. "People will be able to come to our Facebook page and learn a lot about anti-aging and really educate themselves on anti-aging industry," said Vanessa Wilson, Director of Marketing. "We want to shed light on the mysteries of aging and keep people informed with accurate information."
NU-Life Cosmetics hopes that their customers and affiliates will join the Facebook page to stay abreast of new developments, articles, products as well as interact with and help each other. The hope is that the Facebook page will really get the conversation going on anti-aging products and the anti-aging industry.
"We hope that our Facebook fan page will help to maximize contact with our customers, increase company exposure, get immediate feedback from customers on new products, and build a network of people that greatly benefits from the interaction on the page," said Wilson. "The Facebook page will also allow us to launch special promotions, sales, and contests just for our Facebook friends. It will also provide us with a way to communicate directly with our customers/affiliates in order to improve our customer service and support."
Although the Facebook page is very new, fans/members are being added daily and NU-Life Cosmetics is confident that the 'community' will continue to grow. The process for becoming a member/fan of the Facebook page is as easy as simply visiting the page and clicking the "like button". Further, the company even offers a FREE report on Cellulite Reduction for visiting the page and clicking the like button.
NetStandard Upgrades Kansas City Data Center to 10GigE Connectivity
New Internet Connectivity Ensures Increased Performance and Reliability for Kansas City Data Center and Cloud Based Software Applications
KANSAS CITY, Kan., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NetStandard announced an upgrade to one of their SSAE 16 compliant Kansas City Data Center facilities today with the implementation of 10GigE internet connectivity.
"Our investment in a 10 Gigabyte Ethernet connection demonstrates NetStandard's ongoing commitment to Enterprise Level Infrastructure for our Kansas City Data Center customers and for our virtual hosting customers around the country," said John Leek, NetStandard's CTO. "The result is a ten-fold increase in network capacity, and allows us flexibility to continue to grow the number of customers we serve."
The upgrade, announced today, was implemented with no down time, maintaining NetStandard's unrivalled 99.999% uptime record in its Myappsanywhere environment.
"Increased reliability, boosted performance, higher availability and faster connectivity are amongst the benefits to our customers," said Leek "which is of paramount importance in our secure data center environment."
"NetStandard has been recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal as one of Kansas City's fastest growing companies. This additional infrastructure paves the road for further growth for us and Kansas City businesses."
About NetStandard
NetStandard Inc. is a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics software, both on premise and in the cloud, and information technology solutions for small to mid-size businesses. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Kansas City, KS, NetStandard supports clients in a variety of industries including financial, healthcare, government and others. NetStandard provides business customers with strategic, outsourced technology solutions. For more information, visit http://www.netstandard.com
For more information contact:
Terri Sallaz
tsallaz@netstandard.com
(913) 262 3888
EXFO Launches EXFO Apps, a Gateway to Productivity-Enhancing Test Applications
As the first section of the EXFO Store, EXFO Apps, houses software
applications designed to dramatically boost field-testing productivity
and efficiency.
QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX:
EXF) announced today the launch of the EXFO Apps section of the newly
introduced EXFO Store. Accessible directly from any EXFO FTB platform,
this portal reflects EXFO's commitment to deliver software applications
that boost everyday field-testing efficiency and productivity.
EXFO's FTB test platforms now offer 3G, VPN and Wi-Fi connectivity,
providing users with real-time, 24/7 access to the EXFO Apps portal,
right from the field. This unmatched data connectivity to the FTB
platforms provides users with real-time notifications of new test
application releases as they become available. In addition, EXFO Apps
users can benefit from on-the-spot training through on-demand "How-To"
video capsules. Downloadable and viewable on the FTB platforms, these
capsules provide field technicians with application-specific,
EXFO-recommended test methods and procedures.
The exclusive applications found in EXFO Apps enable FTB platform users
to work faster and smarter, with an immediate positive impact on
test-routine efficiency and everyday productivity. In fact, the
software applications--such as ConnectorMax and EXpert IPTV--can run
simultaneously with the platform's test modules. In addition, EXFO is
the first to introduce on-demand timed trials of all test applications,
allowing users to benefit from test enhancements immediately in a
"try-before-you-buy" environment. All software upgrades can be
automated through the EXFO Connect systems, another key element for
field productivity enhancements.
"The vision behind the FTB Ecosystem is to offer our customers the right
tools to help them face their biggest single challenge: controlling
their operating expenses," said Étienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President
of Product Management and Marketing. "The EXFO Apps portal is another
key component of the FTB Ecosystem. It enables network operators to
provide their teams with value-added software applications that boost
their on-field productivity."
For details about EXFO Apps, visit our website.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G, 4G/LTE,
IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.
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Nikon Selects NAVTEQ® Map for Their New COOLPIX AW Series of Digital Cameras
NAVTEQ location content enables map display and geotagging of photos
SINGAPORE, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world is supplying NAVTEQ® map and location content for Nikon's COOLPIX AW series of compact digital cameras, the first COOLPIX devices targeted for outdoor users. The AW100 is Nikon's first compact digital camera with waterproof, shock-proof and cold-resistant specifications. In addition, the device is also equipped with a number of new features including GPS support, an electronic compass and a map display.
Unique to the AW100 is the ability for users to view their exact location on the map display that comes pre-loaded within the devices. Both devices are equipped with built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) functionality that allows geo-tagged images to be pinpointed via Point of Interest (POI) data supplied with the NAVTEQ map. The NAVTEQ map today features millions of POIs in over 50 categories including restaurants, tourist attractions, shops, hotels and much more. Thanks to the millions of locations included within the NAVTEQ map, the AW100 will recognize your location and display it, either as longitude and latitude, or by place name. With the integration of maps and location content in the AW100, users can now geographically organize their photos effortlessly, allowing them to easily identify the exact location of where the photo was taken and when.
"With more and more consumers looking to integrate 'location' into their daily lives, our comprehensive global map coverage will now offer Nikon users an opportunity to combine their location and imaging experience." Said Kirk Mitchell, vice president, Asia Pacific, Sales.
NAVTEQ collects millions of miles of data annually in order to capture and validate the road network and a wide range of location content as it exists in the real world. Teams of geographic analysts positioned around the globe have the local knowledge needed to ensure superior accuracy of NAVTEQ maps covering 91 countries. Because the road network and content are constantly changing, local presence is critical to change detection and verification-- both essential factors in delivering quality map data for these types of new and innovative consumer uses.
The AW100 is available globally (except China and South Korea).
Nikon and COOLPIX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nikon Corporation
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of location content in the form of maps, traffic and places data that enables navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. NAVTEQ supplies precise, comprehensive location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 5,800 employees located in 200 offices in 54 countries.
For more information on NAVTEQ, please visit http://corporate.navteq.com . This NAVTEQ press release and other news is available at http://press.navteq.com. Join NAVTEQ on Facebook at facebook.com/NAVTEQCompany and Twitter at @NAVTEQ.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
MegaPath Delivers Additional Value with Affordable Ethernet Options for Business Customers
Company on Schedule to Deliver Advanced Ethernet & Voice Services in Top U.S. Markets in 2012
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MegaPath, one of the leading providers of managed data, voice, and security services in North America, today announced a new promotion on its popular Basic Ethernet 2x2 Mbps and 3x3 Mbps services starting at $199 per month for small, medium, and enterprise businesses in select markets. As the company continues the expansion of its Ethernet over Copper (EoC) network, MegaPath is able to provide even more customers with a cost-effective option that addresses their current and future connectivity needs. Additionally, MegaPath is offering Ethernet speeds up to 45 Mbps in select markets. Ethernet delivers more bandwidth than traditional T1 or Bonded T1 services at a much lower cost.
MegaPath also announced that it is on track to complete the previously announced expansion of its EoC network by June 2012, creating the largest nationwide Ethernet footprint in the U.S. Currently in more than 400 central offices (COs), MegaPath's Ethernet coverage includes many major metropolitan markets--including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington D.C. MegaPath's 2012 deployment plans cover additional major markets--including Austin, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Newark (NJ), Portland (OR), Sacramento, and Tampa.
"There has never been a better time to offer the market an even greater reason to turn to our cost-effective Ethernet services," said Dan Foster, President, Business Markets, MegaPath. "We understand our customers' demands and have invested in our Ethernet over Copper network to help them maximize their connectivity investments without sacrificing their quality of service. Today, I'm proud to say that we have the flexibility to meet all of our customers' connectivity, voice, and security requirements."
MegaPath's Basic Ethernet promotional pricing starts at $199 for 2x2 Mbps and $299 for 3x3 Mbps, and comes with a free month of service. This promotion is available in select markets.
Customer benefits of Business Ethernet include:
-- More Bandwidth at an Affordable Cost. Customers pay less per megabit
than with a comparable T1 or Bonded T1.
-- Easy to Install. Easy to Manage. MegaPath Business Ethernet is easy to
install and manage because it uses copper loop bonding technology from
the existing infrastructure and requires only one piece of hardware.
-- 99.99% Reliable. MegaPath Business Ethernet provides top speeds over a
single, reliable connection--even when you're uploading large files--and
comes with a 99.99% SLA-backed uptime guarantee.
-- Combine Voice and Data to Save. Save with our bundles that include
Ethernet, Hosted or Integrated Voice, and Proactive Monitoring.
-- Proactive Monitoring. MegaPath Proactive Monitoring adds circuit
protection by checking circuits on a regular basis; if an issue is
identified after three consecutive pings, an automatic trouble ticket is
created and the customer is notified immediately via email.
-- Grows with Your Business. Ethernet is easy to scale and provides fast
connectivity that grows with your business.
About MegaPath MegaPath operates one of the largest end-to-end communications networks in the country, providing both commercial and wholesale services. The company provides a full range of data, voice, and security services for small, medium, and enterprise businesses nationwide, as well as wholesale solutions to the carrier and service-provider markets through one of the largest end-to-end networks in the country. MegaPath helps businesses easily and securely communicate between their headquarters, employees, and business partners to lower costs, increase security, and enhance employee productivity. To learn more about MegaPath's managed IP data, voice, and security services, please visit http://www.megapath.com.
Media Contact:Tony WelzWelz & Weisel Communications703-877-8101tony@w2comm.com
Oversi Announces IaaS Business Model for Transparent Caching
IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service - set to revolutionize the Transparent Caching market
PETACH TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Oversi, the global leader in Internet Video and P2P caching solutions, announced today the availability of OverCache(TM) IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service - a revolutionary offering for transparent caching.
With OverCache IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service - service providers can purchase premium bandwidth at a minimal cost. The new service is based on bandwidth that is served from OverCache servers, deployed at the service provider site, running new IaaS software. The system is deployed at no extra cost, while the cached bandwidth is provided at a discount rate to other sources of bandwidth. OverCache IaaS provides the most effective and efficient means of delivering net capacity to enhance and assure QoE for OTT Video and rich media applications.
OverCache IaaS leverages Oversi's unique out-of-band caching and content delivery platform which enables operators to optimize and monetize the delivery of OTT Video. Repeatedly selected for its superior performance, ease of deployment and future-proof architecture, OverCache is considered the solution-of-choice for large and tier 1 service providers.
Gilad Peleg, Oversi's VP Marketing and Business Development, said: "Operators have different budgetary and spending constraints. However, they all acknowledge the value of delivering and assuring the highest OTT Video QoE (Quality of Experience) to their customers. With OverCache IaaS we offer a true 'win-win' solution to all stakeholders. The risk-reward relationship of OverCache IaaS is unique in the market, but is a natural step for Oversi. We always price the bandwidth according to the actual bandwidth served, and relieve the operator from unnecessary costs and inefficiencies of other caching technologies."
"We recently unveiled this new offering to a handful of select customers, and responses have been overwhelming, with the first deal already in sight," added Gilad.
About Oversi
Oversi offers a breakthrough multi-service platform for accelerating delivery of OTT (over-the-top) content, including Internet video, peer-to-peer (P2P) and other rich media applications. Oversi's caching solutions enable service providers to manage the huge traffic load on their networks while significantly improving subscribers' QoE (Quality of Experience). By assuring QoE, Oversi's solutions facilitate the delivery of tiered services and content, and open up new monetization opportunities for OTT content. Oversi systems are deployed in service providers around the world. The Company has offices and representatives in EMEA, the US, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. For more information, please visit our web site, http://www.oversi.com.
Media Contact
Gilad Peleg,
VP Marketing & Business Development,
Oversi
Tel: +972-77-333-7759
Fax: +972-3-542-3165
Email: giladp@oversi.com
Global IT Communications, Inc. Acquires E Cal Media
WHITTIER, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global IT Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce its acquisition with E Cal Media, a Media Consulting company operating in the Los Angeles area since November 2009.
Global IT is a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider offering High Speed Internet Services, Colocation, Web and Email Hosting, Technical Support, Web Development, Online Marketing and many additional Internet-related business services. With offices in Whittier, Huntington Beach and Downtown Los Angeles, Global IT was founded in 2004 and services businesses such as American Express, Four Points Sheraton, Earthrise Nutritionals, David Geffen Companies and many more.
E Cal Media has assisted its clients in achieving great success by managing the development and maintenance of their website(s), print advertising, graphic design, direct mail campaigns, call tracking, email marketing, online advertising and various online marketing channels.
The proposed collaboration will enhance both companies by providing strategic Internet marketing, web and media consulting, to help increase revenue for new and existing customers.
"This acquisition will be a great benefit to all existing E Cal Media clients," said Eric Lopez, founder of E Cal Media. "Global IT has proven to offer valuable services while providing exceptional customer service to all its clients. Global IT is a forward-thinking company, using cutting-edge technologies to maximize performance, and I have confidence that this partnership will be a complete success."
"We feel fortunate to have E Cal Media come onboard with Global IT. Eric Lopez and his methods are a good fit to our Global IT products, services and brand," said Tony Williams, owner of Global IT. "E Cal Media brings a wealth of knowledge to our already seasoned Marketing Department. We have faith that this acquisition is just one of the many successful milestones that will take place this year in 2012."
China Mobile Research Institute and Anite Collaborate in TD-LTE Test Technology
FLEET, England, February 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
China Mobile Research Institute (CMRI), the R&D division of China Mobile, the world's
largest mobile operator, and Anite, a global leader in wireless device testing technology,
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research in order to
facilitate the global roll-out of TD-LTE technology.
Device quality assurance is a high priority for a successful commercial launch. This
is why CMRI will work with Anite to develop validated protocol conformance and
interoperability test specifications and test systems. The cooperation will help speed up
volume availability of TD-LTE devices.
TD-LTE is the TDD version of LTE, developed with LTE FDD to meet the increasing user
demand for mobile broadband. TD-LTE has the backing of many mobile network operators in
Asia Pacific, America and Europe. With imminent network deployments and support from major
companies in the mobile communications space, industry experts expect TD-LTE to capture a
significant share of the LTE market. The Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) was established in
February 2011 by leading international mobile network operators and today 33 TD-LTE trial
networks have been launched across the world.
Mike Bonin, MD of Anite's Handset Testing business says, "Anite is delighted to be
collaborating with China Mobile to support a successful commercial LTE service for both
China and the global market. As a leading provider of device test solutions, Anite
recognised the potential of TD-LTE early in 2009 and leads the market in terms of test
case availability."
About Anite
Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and
Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and
implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the
latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets
customers' specific requirements and realizes tangible results for its clients.
Anite Telecoms offers rigorous yet simplified device testing, accelerating new devices
to market. A global market leader, Anite has over 20 years of experience providing
cutting-edge technology to device manufacturers, operators and test laboratories. Anite
was the first company to verify LTE conformance test cases in 2009 and has consistently
remained at the forefront of the handset testing industry. Its highly flexible and
reliable software solutions make Anite a key partner to the major Telecoms manufacturers
and operators. With a diverse team focused on exceeding expectations, Anite draws upon
worldwide expertise and is enthusiastic about the future of LTE.
Headquartered in the UK, Anite employs around 500 staff in 14 countries across Europe,
America, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit http://www.anite.com.
About China Mobile Research Institute
China Mobile Research Institute (CMRI) is the central organization in full support of
China Mobile Communications Corporation's (CMCC) core businesses by carrying out advanced
technology research and development as well as providing vital technical support and
consultancy.
China Mobile was founded on April 20, 2000, with a registered capital of RMB 51.8
billion, and assets of more than RMB 1000 billion, possessing the largest mobile network
and customer base in the world.
China Mobile has been selected in the world's top 500 by the U.S. "Fortune" magazine
for 11 consecutive years, and the latest ranking is 87th. With its brand value rising, it
has been named as one of the world's most powerful brands by the "Financial Times" for 6
consecutive years. In addition, it was recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
for 4 consecutive years, being the only company selected in Mainland China. Additional
information is available at http://www.chinamobile.com.
For further information, please contact:
Editorial contacts:
Karolina Eklund
Anite Telecoms
Tel: +44(0)1252-775245
Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com
Rufus Jay
Babel PR
Tel: +44(0)207-434-5550
Email: anite@babelpr.com
Google Ranked No.1 Las Vegas SEO Agency Partners With MyReviewsNow.net the Biggest Online Shopping Mall
SEOChampion established in 1999, is pleased to announce its partnership with MyReviewsNow.net, to help assist with a full website remodel
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MyReviewsNow offers online shoppers with a wide variety of online shopping choices all in one location. No longer are you required to sift through page after page of search engine results to find your ideal vendor, product or online site, as MyReviewsNow will provide you with an in-depth list of businesses that relate to your query. By being offered a range of services which fit your criterion, you can make an educated decision as to which site will best suit your needs and simply click to be taken to your designated proprietor. Shopping has never been so easy.
If you're looking for a quick way to not only find what you're looking for but purchase it in quick succession, visit MyReviewsNow. With a wide range of online shopping related choices on offer, you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for thanks to MyReviewsNow's wide variety of quality products and offers based on current popular online shopping trends.
SEOChampion.com is owned and operated by Michael Rotkin, SEO Specialist and Internet Marketing Guru, which staffs 18 employees and 3 division managers today, with its headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada-USA.
SEOChampion is the oldest Las Vegas SEO Firm and Las Vegas SEO Agency, which has been established in Las Vegas since 1999.
With so many different websites offering a wide and varied range of reviews, it can be hard to differentiate as to which site will provide you with a thorough and legitimate review. Luckily, there is MyReviewsNow, which is a top shopping website that gives back to the consumer.
All work is done daily from his staff to your website, so you can rank high online on major organic SEO keywords on Google.com, Yahoo.com and Bing.com.
"SEOChampion staff and myself, are excited to work with MyReviewsNow.net and will expand their reach, as they have capital to fulfill Googles algorithm properly and expand their domains and Adwords campaign," says Michael Rotkin, Founder of SEOChampion.com and Present CEO & Director of SEO.
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Animoto, Number One Online Video Creation Service, Helps Everyone Find and Keep Lasting, Passionate Love for Valentine's Day and Beyond
--Partners with best-selling author, Dr. Diana, to offer web-based video guides to lasting relationships; and introduces new Valentine's Day-themed customizable video templates--
NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Animoto (http://animoto.com) today announced a web series with best-selling author and relationship expert Dr. Diana Kirschner and an expanded library of video style templates for Valentine's Day and other romantic occasions. Animoto is an online video creation service that transforms photos, video clips, and music into polished videos either through its web site or iPhone app.
Animoto and Dr. Diana, a psychologist and author of best-selling books "Love in 90 Days" and "Sealing the Deal," will present an original web series on "Top Secrets for Lasting, Passionate Love." Available at http://www.youtube.com/Animoto, the web series premiers on Feb. 7, with new content added on Feb. 14 and Feb. 21. In a career that has spanned more than 25 years, Dr. Diana has helped thousands of singles, couples and families create love, success and harmony in their lives. Each episode will also include tips from Animoto's Chief Video Producer, Tom Clifton, on leveraging the power of video to enhance relationships.
"On Valentine's Day and all year, we can all deepen our relationships and kindle the sparks of passion. Video is an incredible tool to strengthen and celebrate your bond because it is a more permanent, meaningful way to express love than just saying it," said Dr. Diana Kirschner. "A personalized Animoto video is a simple way to thoughtfully and creatively express yourself to your loved ones and create the closeness you want --whether you are just dating or married for 20 years!"
In addition to partnering with Dr. Diana Kirschner, Animoto is introducing an expanded collection of Valentine's Day-themed HD video styles, including a new video style named, "Through the Blossoms." Animoto users can quickly and easily create personalized video valentines for free in minutes, with Animoto.com or the Animoto iPhone app.
"Well-produced video with the perfect musical accompaniment offers an amazingly powerful way to express emotions to a loved one, but prior to Animoto, it has been too complicated for the average Internet user to create," said Brad Jefferson, CEO & co-founder of Animoto. "Unlike perishable gifts like flowers or chocolates, Animoto videos are a lasting reminder of your sentiments -- something your loved one can experience again and again. And with the Animoto service it takes mere minutes to create the perfect gift for a friend or loved one, whether for Valentine's Day or any occasion."
Animoto videos are easily shared via email, text, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or burned to a DVD. Videos lasting less than 30 seconds are free to create and share. Those who wish to make longer videos can subscribe to Animoto for $5/month or $30/year.
Animoto also offers Animoto Pro, tailored to businesses and professional photographers, for $39/month or $249/year.
About Animoto:
Animoto is the number one online video creation service that transforms photos and video clips into polished videos, by combining them with text, music and templates designed for many occasions. With Animoto's award-winning service, everyone can create and share personalized videos in just minutes, from their computer or iPhone. Unlike complex video editing software, Animoto makes it simple to create an amazing video through its use of unique behind-the-scenes technology that acts like a video producer and director. Users can create videos with the video style templates, or customize their video. A fast-growing company, Animoto Productions is based in New York City with an office in San Francisco and was recently named one of the best places to work by Crain's New York Business.
SOURCE Animoto
Animoto
CONTACT: Lisa Hendrickson of Commstrat for Animoto, +1-516-767-8390, lisa@commstrat.com
China Mobile Research Institute and Anite Collaborate in TD-LTE Test Technology
FLEET, England, February 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
China Mobile Research Institute (CMRI), the R&D division of China Mobile, the world's
largest mobile operator, and Anite, a global leader in wireless device testing technology,
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research in order to
facilitate the global roll-out of TD-LTE technology.
Device quality assurance is a high priority for a successful commercial launch. This
is why CMRI will work with Anite to develop validated protocol conformance and
interoperability test specifications and test systems. The cooperation will help speed up
volume availability of TD-LTE devices.
TD-LTE is the TDD version of LTE, developed with LTE FDD to meet the increasing user
demand for mobile broadband. TD-LTE has the backing of many mobile network operators in
Asia Pacific, America and Europe. With imminent network deployments and support from major
companies in the mobile communications space, industry experts expect TD-LTE to capture a
significant share of the LTE market. The Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) was established in
February 2011 by leading international mobile network operators and today 33 TD-LTE trial
networks have been launched across the world.
Mike Bonin, MD of Anite's Handset Testing business says, "Anite is delighted to be
collaborating with China Mobile to support a successful commercial LTE service for both
China and the global market. As a leading provider of device test solutions, Anite
recognised the potential of TD-LTE early in 2009 and leads the market in terms of test
case availability."
About Anite
Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and
Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and
implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the
latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets
customers' specific requirements and realizes tangible results for its clients.
Anite Telecoms offers rigorous yet simplified device testing, accelerating new devices
to market. A global market leader, Anite has over 20 years of experience providing
cutting-edge technology to device manufacturers, operators and test laboratories. Anite
was the first company to verify LTE conformance test cases in 2009 and has consistently
remained at the forefront of the handset testing industry. Its highly flexible and
reliable software solutions make Anite a key partner to the major Telecoms manufacturers
and operators. With a diverse team focused on exceeding expectations, Anite draws upon
worldwide expertise and is enthusiastic about the future of LTE.
Headquartered in the UK, Anite employs around 500 staff in 14 countries across Europe,
America, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit http://www.anite.com.
About China Mobile Research Institute
China Mobile Research Institute (CMRI) is the central organization in full support of
China Mobile Communications Corporation's (CMCC) core businesses by carrying out advanced
technology research and development as well as providing vital technical support and
consultancy.
China Mobile was founded on April 20, 2000, with a registered capital of RMB 51.8
billion, and assets of more than RMB 1000 billion, possessing the largest mobile network
and customer base in the world.
China Mobile has been selected in the world's top 500 by the U.S. "Fortune" magazine
for 11 consecutive years, and the latest ranking is 87th. With its brand value rising, it
has been named as one of the world's most powerful brands by the "Financial Times" for 6
consecutive years. In addition, it was recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
for 4 consecutive years, being the only company selected in Mainland China. Additional
information is available at http://www.chinamobile.com.
For further information, please contact:
Editorial contacts:
Karolina Eklund
Anite Telecoms
Tel: +44(0)1252-775245
Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com
Rufus Jay
Babel PR
Tel: +44(0)207-434-5550
Email: anite@babelpr.com
utribo Connect Adds Unlimited Click-to-Call and Click-to-Video to Any Website or Social Network for Less Than $10 per Month
Ideal for Any B2B, B2C and C2C Online Community, Website or Contact Center, utribo's Turnkey Solution Works with Any Browser on Any Laptop or Desktop PC
GENEVA, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Click-to-call and click-to-video are two of the most effective ways for businesses to drive sales and improve customer care, but the cost and complexity of implementing them puts those services out of reach of most organizations. To provide websites, online communities, merchants and contact centers with a fast, cost-effective way to add voice and real-time video, utribo today launched Connect, a turnkey suite of multimedia services that works with any laptop or desktop PC, tablet or smartphone.
With Connect, organizations create a unique URL that their customers, employees or business partners simply click on to initiate a voice call to a VoIP, mobile or PSTN number, or to access their organization's PBX. The URL also can automatically launch an HD video call, such as with a contact center representative, or a one-way video session, such as for an instant product demo. All of these services are available from any Windows or Mac Web browser.
Connect is designed to simplify user access while providing flexible security options. Customers, employees or business partners can contact Connect subscribers anonymously, via their Facebook or Twitter account, or through website authentication.
Connect packages a service suite previously available only to Web developers with four bundles of connectivity, security and features:
-- The free Basic tier includes one-to-one voice and video calls for a
single destination.
-- The $9.99/month Enhanced tier adds features such as visual voice mail,
one-way video, call routing to PSTN numbers, public SIP addresses and
authenticated calling, along with the option of additional destinations.
-- The $49.99/month Enterprise tier adds features such as support for up to
10 concurrent calls and enhanced support service levels.
-- The competitively priced Carrier tier adds features such as unlimited
concurrent calls and SIP trunking, and access to utribo internal APIs.
-- All four bundles include caller licenses and unlimited usage, providing
predictable operating costs.
Connect's technology-agnostic design enables rapid deployment and low development costs, so organizations can assess the market for new communications services quickly and with minimal risk. For example, a discount travel website could use Connect to increase calls to drive additional revenue, while insurance companies can use Connect to extend their contact centers to social media sites or enable video concierge services. Connect also enables organizations to add multimedia interactivity to sales-team sites and business workflows such as CRM/ERP.
"Connect is a fast, high-quality, inexpensive, low-risk way to add multimedia interactivity to nearly any application or vertical, from banking to gaming to dating," said utribo Co-Founder and CEO Alain Sturzenegger. "With Connect, businesses can differentiate themselves by providing superior sales and customer-care experiences, and they can leverage the rapidly growing installed base of video devices to provide consumers with a convenient new way to communicate both with their organization and with one another."
About utriboutribo is the first commercially available service based on WebRTC and provides a turnkey suite of rich voice and video communication services that works with any browser on any laptop or desktop PC. Companies, websites and carriers can quickly integrate the utribo suite into their website to provide their customers, employees and members with a variety of multimedia communications options -- all without specific knowledge of the underlying technology.
Trover Builds Communities Around Location-Based Discoveries
Trover Lists and new social features help users connect around fun things to see and do
SEATTLE, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trover, Inc. a company created for explorers worldwide, today announced new features for its SoLoMo app designed specifically to help build communities around discoveries. These include "Lists" that allow users to create collections of things to do, @Name Tags to tag friends in discovery comments and invite them to see and share activities of common interest, and a redesigned News Feed to tune-in to friends and their latest Trover activity.
Lists add a powerful level of personalization and utility to Trover's entertaining social content. By far the most-requested feature by Trover users, Lists enables casual browsers to collect interesting things to see and do over time. Rich, visual discoveries from friends and local experts become the source for handpicked lists of local restaurants to try, hikes to plan and far-flung destinations to dream about. Lists also offer a fun way for friends to share their local recommendations and adventure stories with others who wish to follow their paths. Trover discoveries and lists provide an everyday tool to inspire and guide any explorer's next outing.
"Trover enables community members to serve as both individual explorers and tour guides by curating hidden gems that reveal the fabric, culture and activities of a neighborhood or surrounding area," says Jason Karas, Trover CEO. "The new features announced today are designed to help users build community around a rapidly expanding collection of geo-located discoveries."
Trover inspires people to delve into their surroundings, tapping their curiosity, creativity and desire to share local gems with other explorers. The images on Trover are breathtaking and also useful. Viewing images arranged in a geo-organized way on Trover is proving fun and more engaging than scanning a list of text-based search results, and often leads users to visit interesting places they never knew existed.
Growing Body of Content for Austin and SXSW
To build a base of genuinely useful, beautiful and unique local content, Trover hosts discovery walks, and taps local explorers who know areas, post seeds of interesting things to see and do, and who catalyze the community. On February 18(th), Austin explorers can trek through one of the city's most evolving neighborhoods at the Discover East Austin Mobile Photo Walk.
Trover is targeting SXSW as a major opportunity to introduce people to the fun of exploring with Trover. Hourly "hidden gem" walking tours, "Live Painting" graffiti parties and discovery competitions are some elements of the program. More specific details will be announced shortly.
SXSW Interactive has also nominated Trover for a "Community Award" for social networks and wikis that have quickly developed an extraordinarily active multi-user community and an exceptional following of users who assist with content development.
About Trover
Founded in April 2011, Trover is a mobile discovery network designed to allow people to share location-specific discoveries of remarkable places and things in a fun, visual way. Its community of explorers worldwide is building a unique resource of amazing discoveries that's fun, entertaining, and over time will grow increasingly useful. Trover is a private company funded by General Catalyst Partners, Ignition Partners and Benchmark Capital with offices located in Seattle, WA. For more information, visit http://www.trover.com.
Press Contact?
David Templeton
?DBT Communications
?203.530.0458
?dbtcom@gmail.com
CashFlows Wins Best Security or Anti Fraud Initiative at the Cards and Payments Awards
LONDON, February 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
CashFlows won the award for 'Best Security or Anti Fraud Initiative' at the Cards and
Payments Awards held last night. These awards, which recognise excellence, innovation and
customer service in the card and payments industry, were held at The Grosvenor House Hotel
in London and were attended by all the key players in the cards and payments industry.
Cashflows, part of the Voice Commerce, won the award for VoicePay, their unique
offering enabling customers to safely authorise financial transactions via a mobile phone
using just a unique biometric "Voice Signature". By using voice to authenticate
transactions shopping with VoicePay is completely secure, resulting in guaranteed
protection against third party fraud and personal information loss.
In addition CashFlows core voice biometric systems were a finalist in three other
categories including: Best industry innovation of the year, best merchant acquiring
initiative and best technology initiative of the year.
Nick Ogden, CEO and founder of CashFlows, said: "This award is a great accolade for
the CashFlows team as it recognises the significant opportunity VoicePay offers in the
fight against fraud reduction for any business selling on-line. It is also a great
encouragement to our customers to see that our payments innovation is now ranking ahead of
some of our established banking competitors."
CashFlows, a Supervised Financial Institution and principal member of the Visa and
MasterCard schemes, operates a range of payment processing solutions that support UK
businesses in the management of their money.
About Cashflows
Cashflows(R) delivers a range of business to business financial services that are
provided from a single account, designed to help businesses manage and maximise their cash
flow. The CashFlows(R) account enables businesses to offer their customers a full range of
payment channels including, online, mobile, mail and telephone orders. The Cashflows(R)
account is fully integrated into the VoicePay(R) mobile wallet service which delivers
guaranteed transactions.
CashFlows(R) is a principal member of VISA and MasterCard and supplies payment card
issuing and acquiring services.
CashFlows(R) is operated by Voice Commerce Limited, and is regulated by the Financial
Services Authority. Based in Cambridge, England, it provides payment processing services
to a wide range of businesses.
Source: Cashflows
Press contacts: Emma Parrott, Hotwire, Tel. +44(0)207-608-4628, cashflows@hotwirepr.com
Callaway Golf Introduces the All-New HEX Black Tour
Greater Spin Separation for Optimized Performance from Tee to Green
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced the March 2(nd) worldwide availability of the all-new HEX Black Tour(TM) golf ball. The product of a multi-year Research & Development enterprise, Callaway's HEX Black Tour features a host of new and proprietary technologies that differentiate this ultra-premium golf ball from every round, white, dimpled, 1.620-ounce ball in the game. The engineering advancements -- including an innovative dual-core construction, an exceptionally durable cover material and revolutionary HEX Aerodynamics -- combine to deliver a five-piece golf ball with better Spin Separation and all-around performance characteristics than any previous introduction from Callaway.
A golf ball that yields distance-enhancing low spin off the tee, while still providing the superior control that comes from generating more spin around the greens, has long been held as the "holy grail" of golf ball design. The measured differential between the high spin generated on shorter approach shots into the green and the optimal low spin off the driver for maximum distance off the tee is called Spin Separation, and Callaway's all-new HEX Black Tour has it in spades.
"I've had more fun working on my game with the new HEX Black Tour ball than I have in years because I've been able to hit shots around the green that I haven't been able to hit since the '90s with wound balls," said four-time Major Champion and Callaway Golf staff professional Phil Mickelson. "The amazing thing to me is the spin separation; how this ball spins so much from 40 yards in, and yet spins so little off the driver and goes so far. I've never seen a ball with that combination of short-range control and distance."
"We took a unique approach in the design of our new HEX Black Tour golf ball and the investments we've made in new technology over the past few years have culminated in this innovative 5-piece construction," said Dave Bartels, Sr. Director, Golf Ball Research & Development, Callaway Golf. The level of Spin Separation golfers will experience can be attributed to our advanced i-Core technology and new DuraSpin cover material. Our advanced dual-mantle system and optimized HEX Aerodynamic design produce the ball speed and flight characteristics to benefit all golfers."
Offering complete performance from tee to green with exceptional feel, the HEX Black Tour golf ball's construction includes various layers of innovative technology, all offering functional and meaningful advancements. These technologies and the benefits of each are outlined below:
i-Core Technology
This dual core construction maximizes the compression difference between the inner and outer core layers. The extremely soft inner core helps reduce spin off the tee for more distance, while the high compression outer core creates higher spin closer to the green for more control with irons and wedges. This relationship allows HEX Black Tour to achieve higher Spin Separation than any of our previous products.
Dual Mantle
Both the inner and outer mantles are comprised of ionomer blends in different ratios to affect the hardness and resilience of each mantle layer. In combination, the soft inner and firm outer mantles protect the high-tech dual core while producing powerful ball speeds across a range of swing speeds.
DuraSpin Cover
This proprietary cover formulation was developed using a unique thermoplastic urethane (TPU) blend with excellent mechanical properties and durability characteristics. Compared to previous materials employed by Callaway, durability has significantly improved to better prevent marks and scratches throughout the round. The new DuraSpin cover is also very soft and gives players the feel and exceptional short-game spin they seek in a high performance Tour golf ball.
HEX Aerodynamics
Callaway's patented HEX Aerodynamics produce 100 percent surface area coverage on a golf ball whereas traditional round dimples typically cover only 88 percent of the surface. HEX Black Tour has the traditional HEX appearance, but with an enhanced surface contour, a more consistent finish system, and optimized performance resulting from hours upon hours of aerodynamic development. This highly engineered pattern provides the best aerodynamic performance ever in a Callaway golf ball, reducing drag and promoting a stable, penetrating ball flight in all types of playing conditions.
HEX Black Tour will be available on March 2(nd) at a New Product Introduction Retail Price of $45.99 per dozen.
High-resolution images of all Callaway Golf products are available for immediate download via the Press Center portion of Callaway Golf's website: http://www.callawaygolf.com/PressCenter.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories, under the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey®, Top-Flite®, and Ben Hogan® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please visit http://www.callawaygolf.com or shop.callawaygolf.com.
Qualcomm Chipset Powers First Successful VoIP-Over-LTE Call With Single Radio Voice Call Continuity
-- Successful Completion of a Voice Call Handover from LTE to WCDMA Network Marks Key Milestone in Development of VoLTE --
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that the Company, working with Ericsson, has successfully completed the first voice call handover from an LTE mobile network to a WCDMA network using Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC). An important technology required for voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) support, SRVCC is a 3GPP specified feature that enables continuity of service by seamlessly switching to a WCDMA network when a consumer on a VoLTE call leaves the LTE network's coverage area. This milestone occurred on December 23, 2011 with an Ericsson network using a handset which incorporated Qualcomm's Snapdragon(TM) S4 MSM8960 3G/LTE multimode processor. A demonstration will be available at Qualcomm's booth at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 27 - March 1, 2012.
"As LTE networks are deployed alongside 3G networks, the ability for multimode 3G/LTE mobile devices to connect to different network technologies will be an important part of providing the best possible mobile voice and data experience to consumers," said Cristiano Amon, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm. "Qualcomm is committed to the successful deployment of LTE networks worldwide in conjunction with 3G networks, and the milestone we've achieved with Ericsson is another step towards making VoLTE technology a commercial reality."
SRVCC is the next logical step in the 4G LTE voice roadmap following the commercial launch of circuit-switched fallback technology (CSFB) on smartphones in 2011. CSFB allows a single radio in the handset to dynamically switch from an LTE data connection to a 3G connection when the user needs to make or receive a call. Similarly, SRVCC support enables a single radio in the handset to execute a seamless handover of a voice call from an LTE network to a 3G network. Furthermore, SRVCC and CSFB allow both LTE and 3G network connections to be supported on a single chip, eliminating the need for smartphones to use separate LTE and 3G radios and modems. This allows OEMs to design handsets with lower power consumption and component costs and a smaller size. Given that 3G networks will continue to be deployed in conjunction with LTE networks for quite some time, SRVCC and CSFB are essential to provide a seamless voice experience to customers using LTE multimode handsets once VoLTE is commercially deployed. Qualcomm is committed to ensuring the best voice performance to users in LTE networks through industry-leading CSFB and SRVCC technologies.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to successfully design and have manufactured significant quantities of 3G/LTE components on a timely and profitable basis, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 25, 2011 and most recent Form 10-Q.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the US and other countries. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Tucows Launches Ting - A New US Mobile Phone Service
Ting Promises "Mobile That Makes Sense"
TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Tucows Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TCX, TSX:TC), a
global Internet services company dedicated to making simple useful
services that unlock the power of the Internet, today announced the
launch of Ting, a mobile phone service dedicated to bringing clarity
and control to US mobile phone customers.
Small businesses and families in the US are overpaying for mobile
service and underserved by their mobile service providers. With Ting,
Tucows seeks to offer a fresh alternative by emphasizing clarity,
usability, a sincere commitment to customer support and significant
monthly savings.
"What people are forced to put up with from mobile service providers
just doesn't make sense. It's too complicated, too opaque, too
adversarial, too expensive and frankly too inhuman," said Elliot Noss,
CEO of Tucows. "We're changing that. Ting is a mobile service that
makes sense."
Ting has a very different approach to pricing than the major providers.
Minutes, messages and megabytes are each billed separately. If
customers use less of any than they anticipated, they are credited at
the end of the month. If they use more, they are simply billed the
appropriate additional amount, without onerous penalties or premiums.
Businesses and families can pool an unlimited number of phones and data
devices on one Ting account, offering even greater savings over other
providers' more limited sharing options.
People considering Ting are encouraged to instantly calculate how much
they'll save with Ting by entering past bills from their current
provider into the Ting Phone Savings Calculator on the Ting site (http://ting.com/calculator).
The site offers customers clear, visual snapshots of their usage
throughout the month and a great deal of administrative control over
usage and device features.
The customer support team boasts a "no hold policy" from 8am-8pm ET
Monday through Friday and "geek support" from smart, passionate people
that are empowered to solve problems.
Ting is now available to US businesses and families at Ting.com (http://ting.com).
About Tucows
Tucows is a global Internet services company. OpenSRS (http://opensrs.com) manages over eleven million domain names and millions of email boxes
through a reseller network of over 12,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (http://hover.com) is the easiest way for individuals and small businesses to manage
their domain names and email addresses. Ting (http://ting.com) is a mobile phone service provider dedicated to bringing clarity and
control to US mobile phone users. YummyNames (http://yummynames.com) owns premium domain names that generate revenue through advertising or
resale. More information can be found on Tucows' corporate website (http://tucows.com).
Tucows, OpenSRS, Hover, and YummyNames are registered trademark of
Tucows Inc. or its subsidiaries.
SOURCE Tucows Inc.
Tucows Inc.
CONTACT: Lawrence Chamberlain
TMX Equicom for Tucows Inc.
(416) 815-0700 ext. 257
lchamberlain@equicomgroup.com
Orbitz.com Launches New "Hotels by Orbitz" App for iPhone®
Free "Must Have" Travel App Lets Consumers Search and Book Hotels Effortlessly
CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the popularity of its powerful suite of mobile travel planning services, Orbitz.com (http://www.orbitz.com) today announced the launch of the Hotels by Orbitz App for iPhone, a native application that gives customers an intuitive search-and-book experience designed specifically for iPhone and offers travelers powerful comparison tools, secure booking in just three taps and Orbitz Mobile Steals - exclusive, mobile-only discounts of up to 50% off hotel stays in popular cities worldwide.(1)
The Hotels by Orbitz App for iPhone is available for free from the App Store on iPhone or at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hotels-by-orbitz-for-iphone/id494394928?ls=1&mt=8 and takes full advantage of iPhone's unique capabilities, providing a streamlined, fast and friendly interface for travelers to find, compare and book hotels.
"Hotels by Orbitz App for iPhone allows customers to book a hotel in just three taps and is a must have app for travelers on the go," said Chris Orton, president of Orbitz.com. "Since we know that 65 percent of hotel reservations made through Orbitz mobile channels are for same-day stays , we designed the app so that when it is launched, it immediately shows available rates for same-day check-in at nearby hotels. As an additional benefit, the Hotels by Orbitz App for iPhone also gives customers access to Orbitz Mobile Steals, which offer exclusive, deeply discounted mobile-only rates offering savings of up to 50% on hotels around the world."
Orbitz Suite of Mobile Products and Services
Orbitz mobile products and services - nominated in three categories in EyeforTravel's Mobile Innovation in Travel Awards - save customers time and money with intuitive search-and-book features and exclusive mobile-only deals. The Hotels by Orbitz App for iPhone is the latest in a set of industry-leading mobile offerings that deliver powerful travel products and tools that customers on-the-go need, when they need it. The Orbitz suite of mobile travel planning services includes:
-- NEW Hotels by Orbitz App for iPhone: A hotel-only booking app which
incorporates the iPhones locator capabilities and takes the user
directly to available hotels for booking in three taps
-- Orbitz App for iPhone and Orbitz App for Android: Access your itinerary
and search and book flights, hotels and cars in a flash - all from a
single app.
-- Orbitz Hotels App for iPad: Whether on the couch or on the go, enjoy a
quick and easy way to search for and book hotels.
-- Orbitz mobile website: The fast and powerful Orbitz mobile website http://m.orbitz.com makes it easy for travelers to search for and book
hotel rooms, vacation packages, airline tickets and car rentals - as
well as access itineraries - from any web-enabled mobile phone.
-- Orbitz Mobile Steals: Exclusive hotel deals of up to 50% off in the
world's most popular destinations. Mobile Steals are available across
the full suite of Orbitz mobile products.
Orbitz mobile products deliver the same value that customers have come to expect when booking on Orbitz, including:
-- Automatic Price Assurance refunds: If another Orbitz customer books the
same flight or prepaid hotel room for less, Orbitz will send a check for
the difference automatically
-- Enhanced Low Price Guarantee: Orbitz customers who find their same
prepaid hotel room for a lower price online can receive a refund for the
difference and a $50 discount on a future hotel booking
-- No Orbitz fees on hotel cancellations or changes
-- Orbitz Care Alerts: During travel, keep informed of any flight
cancellations, delays, or gate changes via email, text message, or voice
alerts sent to your mobile device and, optionally, up to 6 other people
of your choice.
To view images of the new Hotels by Orbitz app for iPhone, visit: http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=28115.
(1) To find Orbitz Mobile Steals, simply do a hotel search and look for the results that have a special promotion icon.
About Orbitz.com
Orbitz.com is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book an array of travel products and services, including hotels, flights, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages. Since launching its Web site in June 2001, Orbitz.com has become one of the largest online travel sites in the world and has led the industry with innovations including the Orbitz Matrix Display and Orbitz Price Assurance. The Matrix Display revolutionized the way the travel industry displayed fares and makes it quick and easy for consumers to compare flights, rental cars and vacation packages. The Price Assurance program gives travelers confidence that they have the lowest Orbitz price on their flight or hotel. With Price Assurance, if another Orbitz customer books the same flight or prepaid hotel for less, we'll send you a check for the difference -- automatically. Orbitz.com also offers "Insider Steals" a weekly, members-only flash sale that provides exclusive deals of 50% or more off of handpicked hotels in top destinations around the world. On Orbitz.com consumers can search a broad range of suppliers worldwide. Orbitz.com is owned by Orbitz Worldwide. Stay connected to Orbitz.com with sale alerts, exclusive promotions and engaging conversations by following Orbitz on Facebook, Twitter and the Orbitz Travel Blog.
Broadband Internet: Comprehensive New Study Based on 52 Million Actual User Tests Finds Canada's Broadband Internet Services Very Competitive Worldwide
MONTREAL, February 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
The results of fifty-two million end-user speed tests have shown Canada as a global
contender in broadband internet performance, ranking often in the top ten of international
countries, according to a new report by LEMAY-YATES ASSOCIATES Inc.
LYA benchmarked six key broadband internet metrics, covering cost and performance
indicators as well as household penetration in G7 and 32 Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Based on data from more than 52 million
actual user speed tests, LYA has found that the performance of Canada's broadband internet
services is significantly better than rankings in previous international studies, which
are often only based on advertised Internet speeds.
"The results of LYA's analysis demonstrate that Canada's broadband internet metrics
are often in the top quartile among these countries, not near the bottom as reported by
some organizations including the OECD," noted Ms. Johanne Lemay, co-author of the Report
at LYA. "Using actual tests conducted by users gives a far more accurate measure of
performance than simply basing findings on what internet service providers advertise their
broadband internet speeds to be."
The LYA report has ranked Canada seventh (7th least expensive) out of 32 OECD
countries when comparing average monthly broadband subscription costs. Out of 32 OECD
countries, Canada ranks 12th in average Cost of a Mbps of Downstream Speed to end users -
more than two times better than the 2011 OECD ranking.
Additional findings from the LYA report are:
- Canada takes the number one spot in highest broadband penetration among G7
countries at 74%, significantly ahead of the United Kingdom and France at 69.2% and
69%, respectively. Using the latest data available, LYA found Canada ranks seventh out
of 32 OECD countries in the same metric, up from the 10th spot as reported by the
OECD.
- Canada's average consumer broadband speed performance comes in at the top half
with 11.5 Mbps, in 15th place, faster than average speeds seen by consumers in France
and the U.K.
The statistics are particularly meaningful when Canada's large geographical land mass
and sparse population is taken into consideration. Canada has the best performance with
respect to broadband speeds and penetration when compared to countries with similar very
large geography, notably the United States and Australia.
This study was sponsored by Rogers Communications Inc., a leading Canadian
telecommunications carrier. LYA found that not only does Canada rank amongst world's best
in internet cost and performance, but the average Rogers broadband subscriber:
- Benefits from higher download speeds (average 15.6 Mbps) than the average
broadband subscriber in Canada (average 11.5 Mbps)
- Pays less for each Megabit per Second of Downstream Speed compared to the
average Canadian broadband subscriber ($1.99 vs. $2.68 USD PPP)
This independent study was conducted by LEMAY-YATES ASSOCIATES INC. (LYA). The
methodology for the study was developed by LYA and LYA conducted significant research on
internet statistics and pricing among G7 and OECD countries using the latest and most
reliable information available, as well as acquired data on user broadband speed tests
from Ookla Inc. The LYA study provides detailed results for 32 OECD countries.
For further information:
The study was finalized in December 2011, based on user tests and pricing research
from mid-2011. To obtain a copy of the study, please fill out the form on LYA's web site
at http://www.lya.com or contact LYA directly by email at lya@lya.com or by phone
at +1-514-288-6555.
ESCORT Offers Enhanced Car Dealer Profit Opportunities at 2012 NADA Show with Award-Winning Premium Automotive Accessories
ESCORT Inc., the industry leader of radar detection technology, announced the debut of its all-new ESCORT SmartSite(TM) Rearview Camera System at the 2012 NADA Show. Also appearing alongside SmartSite(TM) is the multi-award winning ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network and ESCORT's business fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCORT Inc. (http://www.ESCORTinc.com), designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, announced the debut of its all-new ESCORT SmartSite(TM) RearView Camera System at the 2012 NADA Show (National Automobile Dealers Association) in Las Vegas this week. The new SmartSite(TM) product is one more in a continually expanding line of category leading product opportunities designed exclusively to help car dealers increase their sales growth.
ESCORT will also feature two products that were announced at last month's CES Show (Consumer Electronics Show) - ESCORT's QuickStart(TM) Remote Start and Security System and the all-new SmartRadar(TM) Bluetooth enabled windshield mount radar detector.
ESCORT is encouraging NADA show attendees and car dealers to see the new SmartSite(TM) RearView Camera System, QuickStart(TM) Remote Start, the new SmartRadar(TM) detector and ESCORT's full line of premium automotive accessories at the ESCORT NADA Show booth #2878 (Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center).
ESCORT will also be displaying the award-winning ESCORT Live(TM) ticket protection app, the ultimate social network for the road, and ESCORT's SmartOffice(TM) mobile rugged PC office solution for business fleets and ESCORT's MobileTV(TM) consumer mobile digital TV solution.
"It's widely known that ESCORT provides the most advanced radar and laser defense on the market," said ESCORT President and CEO John Larson. "We've raised that bar with Escort Live(TM) and continue to redefine 'driving smarter' for both car dealers and their customers with new technologies like SmartSite(TM) for obstacle detection, Smart Office(TM) for business fleets and MobileTV(TM) for TV on the go."
With its anti-glare 4.3" LCD full color display screen integrated into an OEM rearview replacement mirror assembly, ESCORT SmartSite(TM) uses a rear-mount camera (included) to provide customers with a real-time field-of-view of obstacles in their path when operating their vehicles in reverse. With safety in mind, ESCORT is providing car dealers with a product that directly helps their customers drive smarter by dramatically increasing awareness of their vehicle's immediate rearview environment.
"Our message around the new ESCORT SmartSite(TM) Reverse Camera System is simple," said Dave Smidebush, Vice-president of Marketing. "Drivers typically understand that there is always the possibility of risk when backing up -- our new SmartSite(TM) Reverse Camera System is about giving drivers complete confidence in knowing what's behind them before they make any unknown move when backing."
In addition to the new SmartSite(TM) Rearview Camera System, ESCORT is demonstrating several other car dealer specific product opportunities.
ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged, mobile PC consolidates complete office functionality into a single, lightweight, connected mobile device. Based on familiar Microsoft Windows 7 OS and complete PC functionality, SmartOffice(TM) includes navigation, point-of-sale credit card processing, fleet vehicle management, remote inventory/CRM management, barcode/RFID reader, reverse camera option and fleet transportation/logistics monitoring. SmartOffice(TM) gives business fleets and service providers office tools and more right where they work, in the field, in real time.
ESCORT is also spotlighting MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver that quickly and easily allows consumers to receive digital TV on their WIFI-enabled smartphone, iPad or similar video-capable device while in moving vehicles.
ESCORT will be demonstrating its highly successful multi-award winning ESCORT Live(TM) ticket protection network. Winner of five major industry awards, ESCORT Live(TM) uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live(TM) cords and a unique app for the driver's smartphone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live(TM) "cloud" and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live(TM) network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to network alerts, the new smartphone app technology provides ESCORT's industry-leading Defender® database of red light and speed-ticketing camera locations and speed traps as well as ESCORT's patented GPS features including posted speed limit information, over-speed limit alerts, live traffic for route optimization and more.
ESCORT's appearance at NADA's national annual event in Las Vegas affirms the company's strong commitment to supporting automotive dealers with increased opportunities to sell and generate additional revenue streams by offering them ESCORT's premium automotive accessories.
Exclusively for NADA, ESCORT is also highlighting their complete line of custom installed radar detection systems as an incremental profit opportunity for dealers. ESCORT's premiere installed model, the PASSPORT 9500ci(TM) Custom Installed unit, is easy for dealers to sell. A major reason is ESCORT's unrelenting radar and laser detector dominance as exhibited with the 9500ci series. Another example is the PASSPORT 9500ci's award winning GPS-Powered speed and location intelligence. The 9500ci is the world's only custom installed radar and laser defense system to possess this type of GPS advanced technology. And to help make it even easier for dealers to sell custom installed systems, ESCORT offers several lower price point models including the PASSPORT 8500ci Plus(TM) and the extremely competitive PASSPORT 8500ci(TM) custom installed units. Installation costs, a major concern for dealerships, are dramatically reduced with ESCORT's quick connect wiring harness and self-test diagnostics that communicate proper operation upon completion.
ESCORT's complete line of premium automotive accessories including the new ESCORT SmartSite(TM) Reverse Camera System, ESCORT Live(TM), ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) mobile rugged PC and ESCORT's MobileTV(TM) solution, will be on display at the ESCORT show booth (Central Hall, booth #2878) during the NADA show (February 3-6) at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. For complete details on these and other ESCORT products, visit ESCORTinc.com or call 800.433.3487.
About ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network, commercial fleet ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged mobile PC, ESCORT MobileTV(TM), Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart(TM) and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Editorial Contact:
Ron Gividen
Escort Inc.
513.870.8500
press(at)escortinc(dot)com
Roke Appointed as UK Government's Only PRIME Conformance Test Facility
ROMSEY, England, February 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke), a Chemring Group company, has been appointed by CESG,
the UK Government's National Technical Authority for Information Assurance, as the UK's
only Conformance Test Facility for Protocol Requirements for IP Modular Encryption
(PRIME). The PRIME framework is the UK's framework for ensuring interoperability between
large UK government networks such as the Public Services Network (PSN).
All network encryption devices claiming conformance to the PRIME framework
specifications must undergo independent third-party testing by Roke as part of the PRIME
certification process. Testing is conducted using the Tester for IP Modular Encryption
(TIME) tool, which is software developed by Roke to test whether a device conforms to the
PRIME specifications.
Tom Murdoch, Head of Cryptography for Information Assurance at CESG, said: "I'm really
delighted by this news. PRIME is the UK's strategic standard for IP crypto, so it's
essential that we are able to offer this flavour of conformance testing."
Stephen Grinham, Managing Director at Roke Manor Research, said: "By building on our
existing conformance and interoperability testing capability, the PRIME service further
establishes Roke as product independent experts in the field of IP network encryption. The
combination of our HAIPE and PRIME knowledge, our independence and our extensive
experience of testing for fixed and mobile networks in the commercial and defence sectors
makes expanding our testing services into the PRIME domain an easy transition. Our
appointment as the PRIME Conformance Test Facility for the UK is testament to Roke's
pedigree in this area."
Roke will also offer device vendors an informal pre-accreditation test service, where
an experienced team of engineers will be available to recommend how any non-conformances
might be resolved before embarking on the full test and PRIME conformance process. A
number of additional services, such as customised versions of the TIME tool to test
proprietary device features, will also save vendors time and money which would otherwise
have been spent performing manual tests.
In addition to providing conformance testing services to device vendors, Roke will
also offer fully customisable testing programmes to system integrators and government
customers. Current testing programmes include single device, interoperability, stress and
performance testing, as well as system testing using full network topologies. Roke also
provides integration consultancy and customised testing programmes, including the latest
High Assurance IP Encryptor (HAIPE), PRIME and NATO networked crypto interoperability
specification versions.
CESG is the UK Government's National Technical Authority for Information Assurance
(IA), responsible for enabling secure and trusted knowledge sharing. CESG aims to protect
and promote the vital interests of the UK by providing advice and assistance on the
security of communications and electronic data. It delivers information assurance policy,
services and advice that government and other customers need to protect vital information
services.
Roke, based in Romsey, Hampshire, is the principal electronics research and
development centre of Chemring Group Plc. Founded in 1956, Roke is one of the UK's leading
suppliers of innovative solutions and contract R&D, pioneering developments in electronic
sensors, networks and communications technology. It employs 450 staff and has over 430
patents to its name.
Chemring is a manufacturing business with facilities in eight countries selling high
technology electronics and energetic products to over eighty countries worldwide.
- The Company has a diverse portfolio of products protecting military people
and platforms against a constantly changing threat.
- Operating in high margin, niche markets with short product development
timescales, Chemring has the agility to rapidly react to urgent customer needs.
- Chemring adopts a balanced strategy of organic growth and small bolt-on
acquisitions, and maintains balanced geographic and market profiles, with a growing
presence in non-NATO countries.
- Strong R&D investment for new products and improvements in technology
continually allows Chemring to expand its addressable markets.
Source: Roke Manor Research Ltd
Sarah Miles / Head of PR, Glow, First Floor Front Office, 12A The Square, Wickham, Hampshire PO17 5JQ, T +44(0)7500-042587, http://www.theglowstudio.com
AT&T and Orange Business Services Expand Telepresence Community
New Agreement Magnifies Global Telepresence Footprint and Increases Endpoints for Enterprises
DALLAS and PARIS, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T and Orange Business Services today announced a new inter-provider connectivity agreement for a global telepresence service that expands the features and capabilities of video collaboration, allowing enterprises to schedule telepresence meetings and seamlessly connect telepresence endpoints.
This new service is available to all AT&T Telepresence Solution® and Orange Telepresence Community customers using Cisco TelePresence® endpoints.
Customer highlights and benefits
-- Facilitation of real-time, virtual meetings around the world between
companies that are connected to the AT&T Business Exchange or Orange
Telepresence Community;
-- More efficient use of limited resources - people are meeting instead of
traveling;
-- Easy remote collaboration, promoting quicker decision-making and issue
resolution;
-- Decrease in travel costs; effectively shrinking and organization's
carbon footprint.
"The value of instant global collaboration through telepresence is becoming increasingly more advanced and agnostic," said Brian Washburn, Research Director, Network Services, Current Analysis. "New agreements, like the one between AT&T and Orange, continue to expand and broaden a variety of pervasive communities, allowing customers to seamlessly connect and engage with business partners with the push of a button."
"This capability with Orange further extends AT&T's telepresence offer and brings the benefits of the AT&T Business Exchange to even more global customers who understand the value of connecting through face-to-face collaboration," said Alan Benway, Executive Director of AT&T Business Solutions. "By using our world-class MPLS network to connect organizations to their customers, suppliers and business partners, telepresence has proven to be a valuable communications tool -- in fact, more than one-third of the companies ranked in the Fortune 100 are connected to the AT&T Business Exchange. Telepresence is a valued solution that is hard to ignore when considering the organizational and environmental benefits the technology brings to the table."
Andrew McFadzen, head of International Network Solutions at Orange Business Services, said: "Orange is committed to implementing inter-exchange services to make it easier for our customers to communicate via telepresence regardless of network or exchange. As a result of the interconnection with AT&T, we offer a very valuable footprint to our customers. The benefits of telepresence increase with the number of companies that can participate in virtual meetings, and our objective is to make it as border-free as a phone call. We are pleased to be expanding our global video collaboration with AT&T. We will continue to work with various partners to increase the range of options for our customers, enabling them to take full advantage of the business benefits of telepresence."
About AT&TAT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
About Orange Business ServicesOrange Business Services, the France Telecom-Orange branch dedicated to B2B services, is a leading global integrator of communications solutions for multinational corporations. With the world's largest, seamless network for voice and data, Orange Business Services reaches 220 countries and territories with local support in 166. Offering a comprehensive package of communication services covering cloud computing, enterprise mobility, M2M, security, unified communications, videoconferencing, and broadband, Orange Business Services delivers a best-in-class customer experience across a global landscape. Thousands of enterprise customers and 1.4 million mobile data users rely on an Orange Business Services international platform for communicating and conducting business. Orange Business Services is a four-time winner of Best Global Operator at the World Communication Awards. Learn more at http://www.orange-business.com.
France Telecom-Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with 170,000 employees worldwide and sales of 33.8 billion euros in the first nine months of 2011. Orange is the Group's single brand for Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the company operates. France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Brand Services Limited, Orange France or France Telecom.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Elizabeth Mayeri of Orange Business Services, +1-212-251-2086, elizabeth.mayeri@orange.com; or Heloise Rothenbuhler of Orange, +33 1 44 44 93 93, service.presse@orange.com; or Aaron Virola, +1-212-453-2396, av768w@att.com, for AT&T Corporate Communications
Matterhorn Mobile S.A. and Matterhorn Mobile Holdings S.A. Announce Launch of Senior Secured Notes and Senior Notes Offerings
Matterhorn Mobile S.A. and Matterhorn Mobile Holdings S.A. Announce Launch of Senior Secured Notes and Senior Notes Offerings
LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Matterhorn Mobile S.A. and Matterhorn Mobile Holdings S.A. announced today that they intend to launch offerings of senior secured notes and senior notes, respectively. The proceeds from the offering will be used to fund part of the consideration payable for the capital stock of Orange Communication SA (the "Company") under the share purchase agreement dated December 23, 2011, as amended from time to time, by and among Matterhorn Mobile S.A. (a company indirectly owned by Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP), Atlas Services Belgium and France Telecom S.A.
The notes will be offered in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), subject to market and other conditions. No assurance can be given that the offering will be completed or, if completed, as to the terms on which it is completed. The notes to be offered have not been registered under the Securities Act or securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
This announcement does not constitute and shall not, in any circumstances, constitute a public offering nor an invitation to the public in connection with any offer within the meaning of the Directive 2010/73/EU of the Parliament and Council of November 4, 2003 as implemented by the Member States of the European Economic Area (the "Prospectus Directive"). The offer and sale of the notes will be made pursuant to an exemption under the Prospectus Directive, as implemented in Member States of the European Economic Area, from the requirement to produce a prospectus for offers of securities.
The Company is one of the leading nationwide mobile network operators in Switzerland focused primarily on offering mobile voice, non-voice and mobile broadband products and services to residential and business customers. The Company's headquarters are located in Renens (VD), Switzerland.
Statements in this release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could affect the Company's actual results and could cause its actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company.
SOURCE Matterhorn Mobile S.A. / Matterhorn Mobile Holdings S.A.
Matterhorn Mobile S.A. / Matterhorn Mobile Holdings S.A.
CONTACT: Todd Fogarty, Kekst and Company, +1-212-521-4854, todd-fogarty@kekst.com
Get Challenged, Get Healthy With HubbubHealth.com, a New Online Mobile Playground
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambia Health Solutions has launched http://www.HubbubHealth.com, an online mobile playground that uses gaming and competition to motivate players to make lasting lifestyle changes and meet their personal health goals. Players on Hubbub Health have already lost nearly 1,500 pounds, and walked, stepped, run and jumped at least 16,000 miles to better health. This includes the Utah-based Western Governors University, that has successfully engaged its employees in over 900 challenges since joining the Hubbub community in November 2011.
"Hubbub Health was an instant success among our employees," said Carrie Westover with Western Governors University. "We plan to continue to use Hubbub as our primary employee wellness supporter. It's easy, fun, and our employees are seeing positive changes in their health as a result of it!"
"For the first time ever, healthcare nerds, gamer geeks and fitness fanatics have worked together to create something that combines the best of all three worlds," said Hubbub Health lead Tony Bacos. "And Hubbub Health is the result."
About Hubbub
Hubbub is free to the public. It may be accessed by visiting the web site or through the app store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id467210688. Once players enter http://www.HubbubHealth.com or download the app onto a mobile device, they can create a profile or log in through their Facebook account. Additionally, a mobile Web experience is available at m.hubbubhealth.com for players with smart phones. After joining the Hubbub Health community, players are then encouraged to join or start their own public or private challenges on everything from weight loss to stress management to nutrition, earning badges, and capitalizing on other motivational boosts to keep the momentum going.
Hubbub Health is a unique social networking community that challenges and empowers users to make smart health and wellness choices. Hubbub's mix of fun and healthy living strategies offers members the support they need to make personal changes. Hubbub Health is wholly owned subsidiary of Cambia Health Solutions, a nationwide health and wellness company headquartered in the Pacific Northwest.
Additional features and upgrades are available for purchase by employer groups, like health coaching, Wi-Fi scales that track your weight, computerized blood pressure monitoring devices, and real-time data reports on their employees' progress towards better health. Incentive programs are also available for purchase, tracking employee progress to reward them with virtual gift cards through Amazon.com when milestones are met.
Success Stories
Hubbub Health employees have already been leading the way by using the service to achieve better health. Like Brian Berchtold, director of Hubbub's business development efforts, who has lost more than 20 pounds since April 2011 as one of the first users of the Hubbub Health beta platform. "I was overweight, and needing medication for high cholesterol and blood pressure," said Brian. "I realized I was working within an organization that could support my need to improve my health, and was even giving me the motivational tools I needed. In fact, as a result, I was taken off of my cholesterol and blood pressure medications."
Brian joined a few basic challenges to get started and eventually enlisted the help of a Hubbub Health Coach, Michelle, to set challenges specific to his situation. Since April he has gone from being able to complete just one mile, to completing his third half-marathon (exceeding his goal of running a sub-10 minute mile through the entire course).
"Like many people, I'd tried different diets and plans to lose weight, but nothing really stuck until I joined the Hubbub community - with friends and co-workers providing the subtle nudge I needed to keep me going," said Brian. "Hubbub gets me moving, holds me accountable, and provides ideas for other healthy lifestyle choices. I can't wait to finish a long run and check-in on my phone to post a 'prove it' photo!"
SOURCE Hubbub Health
Hubbub Health
CONTACT: Samantha Meese of Hubbub Health, +1-503-225-4871, Samantha@HubbubHealth.com
Quantum Announces Acquisition of Zebra Technologies
To continue its hybrid growth strategy of both organic growth and acquisitions
NEW YORK, February 1, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Quantum Telecom Inc. d/b/a Forum Mobile (Nasdaq: QTMI), a global MVNE - provider of
network and business support systems for MVNOs - announced today the signing of a
definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Zebra Technologies, a value added
distributor of information security and networking brands operating in Israel, through its
wholly owned subsidiary Forum Mobile Israel Ltd. With the acquisition, Quantum enhances
its position in the telecommunication market and expands its comprehensive offerings.
According to the agreement, Forum Mobile Israel purchases 51% of the outstanding share
capital of Zebra Technologies Ltd., in consideration of Quantum shares. Forum Mobile
Israel has an option to purchase the additional 49% of the Zebra shares for the same
amount.
Zebra, a profitable company with revenues of over US$16Million in 2011, brings to
Forum Mobile its information security and networking domain expertise as well as its
relationships with leading global software and equipment vendors. The cutting-edge
solutions distributed by Zebra Technologies, such as Juniper, Trend Micro and VMware,
complement Forum Mobile's offering. This synergy will allow Forum Mobile to provide a
flexible, end-to-end solution that can address a telecom operator's needs, including the
establishment of data centers.
"Operators are facing growing security issues in addition to their networking core
requirements. As a result, they have made the implementation of information security
products, such as those distributed by Zebra Technologies, a top priority," said Benny
Yehezkel, Executive Vice President of Forum Mobile. "We are committed to offer the very
best. As part of our long-term strategy, we are complementing our existing MVNE platform
with Zebra Technologies' product line."
The acquisition strengthens Forum Mobile's offering, allowing it to provide end to end
solutions to MVNOs and low tier MNOs globally.
"With this and additional acquisitions we are considering, Forum Mobile strengthens
its balance sheet and financial stability," said Ami Segal, Forum Mobile's Chairman.
"We are proud of our success in building a winning brand offering that serves tier-one
telecom operators and enterprises," said Eli Vudinsky, Zebra Technologies founder and CEO.
"Zebra is delighted to become an integral part of Forum Mobile, a leading
telecommunication solution player. By joining forces with Forum Mobile, we believe we are
well positioned to provide the industry a leading offering."
Quantum Telecom, Inc. d/b/a Forum Mobile is a global Mobile Virtual Network Enabler
(MVNE) with international presence. Forum Mobile provides MVNOs with a turn-key solution
portfolio and service needed for their operations, market position and business expansion
- starting with infrastructure and IT through MNO agreements, applications and handsets.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning our marketing and
operations plans. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements
that could be deemed forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this
press release are made based on management's current expectations and estimates, which
involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ
materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These statements involve a
number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, risks related to the
Telecommunication and MVNO market, value added distribution market, our ability to
successfully market and sell our products in America, Europe and other territories,
general economic conditions and other risk factors. We do not undertake any obligation to
update forward-looking statements made herein.
Prevail and Milicruit Link Their Online Platforms to Provide a Veteran Reintegration Resource That Addresses Unemployment
CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In December, Prevail Health Solutions began the roll-out of a new online program called Vets Prevail (http://www.vetsprevail.org) that assists veterans with reintegration into civilian life. Separately, Milicruit has created and maintains a 24/7 "Virtual Career Fair" (http://www.veteranscareerfair.com) allowing companies to interact with and recruit veterans looking for jobs in a online environment that delivers the benefits of a traditional career fair without the cost and inconvenience. Last week the leaders of Prevail and Milicruit reached an agreement to provide participants in the Vets Prevail program who are seeking employment with seamless access to the Milicruit platform.
The reintegration challenges of the current generation of veterans returning from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are well documented. In too many cases, the normal reactions to the stresses of deployment and military service go unaddressed, and veterans fall into patterns of thought and behavior that can lead to mental disorders. These, in turn, cascade into problems such as unemployment, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
The Vets Prevail program is a proactive approach to engaging reluctant care seekers and bringing them the support they need, building resilience against mental health issues before they start. "Veterans are not a charity case, they're a tremendous national resource," said Richard Gengler, CEO of Prevail. "Vets Prevail is about connecting with this group of healthy, hard-working, highly functional individuals and giving them the tools and support they need to stay that way."
One of the most significant challenges veterans face is entering the civilian labor force. Many are failing to make this transition, with an unemployment rate of 11.5% for all veterans of the current conflicts and 21.9% for those who are young males (ages 18-24). Veteran reintegration difficulties and veteran unemployment are inextricably linked, with one often feeding into the other. "We believe you can't have a successful reintegration program without addressing employment, and that is why we are linking Vets Prevail with Milicruit, an organization with a national solution that has proven it can connect veterans with jobs."
Milicruit employs best-in-class virtual meeting and collaboration software to allow employers, veterans and military spouses the opportunity to meet and interact in an online environment no matter where they might be located. "Veterans are looking for work and many of the greatest companies in this country want to hire them," said Kevin O'Brien, CEO of Milicruit. "Milicruit lowers the barriers, making the process of finding and hiring the right veteran talent work better for everyone."
The Vets Prevail and Milicruit partnership creates the nation's most comprehensive online solution targeting the problem of high veteran unemployment. Veterans can engage in an easily accessible and stigma free program, get support and build the mental resilience necessary to succeed in the job market, and meet and interact with recruiters from companies interested in hiring veterans.
About Prevail Health Solutions
Prevail Health Solutions is a Veteran-owned small business founded specifically to help address the mental health issues epidemic among Veterans and Service Members returning from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prevail has been working for the last three and a half years with the backing of the National Science Foundation to develop the technology that underlies Vets Prevail. The ongoing national roll-out of Vets Prevail is being led by Rush University Medical Center, a leading clinical, teaching, and research medical center.
About UBM Studios' Milicruit
Milicruit is the recognized leader in virtual recruiting environments for military veterans. Powered by UBM Studios, Milicruit brings employers who are committed to helping returning veterans find suitable employment together with job-seeking military veterans and their spouses. Given the large number of veterans looking to reenter the civilian job market, Milicruit allows employers and job seekers to meet and interact in a convenient online setting. For additional information on Milicruit or to purchase virtual career fair services, visit http://www.veteranscareerfair.com
About UBM LLC
UBM LLC is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
NomoTech, a specialist in wireless broadband services, and Eutelsat Communications
(Euronext Paris: ETL) announce the signature of a contract to commercialise the Tooway(TM)
satellite broadband service in France. NomoTech's choice of Tooway(TM), delivered by
Eutelsat's powerful KA-SAT satellite, will accelerate broadband deployment to users beyond
ADSL, contributing to closing France's broadband gap.
Tooway(TM) is the highest-performing satellite broadband service in Europe, offering
consumer speeds of up to 10 Mbps downlink and 4 Mbps uplink. The service launched today by
Ozone, NomoTech's ISP, is immediately available across France.
The deal signed between NomoTech and Eutelsat's affiliate Skylogic, follows on from
the Tooway(TM) service offered by SFR, which is now provided by NomoTech and merged in
2011 with the broadband activities of Numeo. The launch of Tooway(TM) underscores
NomoTech's ambition, via Ozone, to raise the bar of wireless broadband services for users
beyond ADSL.
Philippe Le Grand, Deputy CEO of NomoTech, declared: "Ozone's position as a leading
provider of alternative broadband solutions in France is strengthened by this contract
with Eutelsat which adds a new layer of performance to our product portfolio. Our
commitment to integrating the most advanced satellite services has naturally driven us to
Eutelsat and Tooway, and we look forward to a long partnership."
Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat Communications, said: "We are delighted that
NomoTech, an established operator with deep understanding of wireless broadband solutions,
has chosen Tooway(TM) to accelerate broadband roll-out in France. Our KA-SAT High
Throughput Satellite continues to win the confidence of high calibre partners as we
progressively develop our distribution network across its entire footprint. Tooway's
performance is fully in step with broadband expectations from consumers and enterprises."
About Tooway(TM) and KA-SAT
The Tooway(TM) service uses a 77cm satellite dish and a modem connected to the PC,
giving customers Internet access with no need for a landline. The service can also deliver
IP telephony and, using a Ku-band/Ka-band double feed, can be combined with satellite
television reception from neighbouring broadcast satellites. Tooway(TM) is delivered via
Eutelsat's innovative KA-SAT satellite, which entered into commercial service in May 2011.
With its total capacity of more than 70 Gbps, KA-SAT has ushered in a new era of
competitively-priced, satellite services for homes and small businesses across Europe and
the Mediterranean Basin. The satellite forms the cornerstone of an infrastructure which
includes eight main satellite gateways connected to the Internet by a fibre backbone ring.
About NomoTech
NOMOTECH is one of the leading providers of innovative wireless broadband network
solutions in France. NOMOTECH's products are designed to enable the delivery of wireless
high speed internet to cover the broadband-less areas and to bridge the digital divide
between urban and suburban regions. NOMOTECH developed its own concept based on innovative
wireless broadband technology WiFiMAX. NOMOTECH covers the whole of the La Manche region
in France with the wireless broadband infrastructures thereby creating the widest Hotzone
in Europe. NOMOTECH provides wireless broadband infrastructure engineering, design of
emitting stations, deployment of high performance infrastructures, administration and
after sales service support. It also provides ISP (WEST TELECOM and IDYLE TELECOM)
solutions for personal mobile broadband, business and residential primary broadband
access, corporate VPNs, high quality telephony, mobile base station feeding, hotspot
coverage extension, community interconnection and public safety communications. NOMOTECH's
industry leadership and technology innovation driven by strong management and development
professionals allows us to new markets in Europe and Africa to extend there wireless and
wire networks. It also works with governments, industrials sites and oil platforms. http://www.nomotech.com
About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 29 satellites that provide
coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and
significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. As of 30 September 2011, Eutelsat's satellites
were broadcasting more than 3,950 television channels. More than 1,100 channels are
broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East alone which serves
over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
The Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications
services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet
Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services through
teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government
agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 700 commercial, technical and
operational professionals from 30 countries. http://www.eutelsat.com
Source: Eutelsat Communications
For further information: Press~: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Agence Megapress: Guillaume Fau, Tel. : +33-1-46-05-73-42, guillaume@megapress.fr; Kristen Charvin, Tel. : +33-1-46-99-92-60, kristen@megapress.fr
Chaordix Partners with DAI to Implement USAID's Grand Challenges for Development
Chaordix to provide public engagement expertise and technology in USAID initiative to solve international development problems
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, and CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chaordix(TM), the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, has been selected to provide program expertise and collaboration technology to support community engagement in the Grand Challenges for Development program offered by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Implemented with support from Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI), the program is part of an ongoing effort by USAID and partners to catalyze a broad range of actors to make significant and measurable progress against specific development challenges that people face around the world. Chaordix will support USAID in harnessing the intelligence of the global crowd to collectively solve these problems.
The Grand Challenges for Development program is designed to define solvable international development problems and (through multifaceted public engagement, partnerships, and open innovation processes) produce transformational, globally scalable, and sustainable change. The first two Grand Challenges are "All Children Reading" and "Saving Lives at Birth" and, along with USAID, are supported by founding partners including The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, The World Bank, World Vision, AusAID and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. DAI will collaborate with Chaordix in helping USAID define and engage the public in future Grand Challenges for Development. They will also work with USAID's Office of Science and Technology to launch new incentive models, such as prizes, to find nontraditional approaches to problem solving.
"Crowdsourcing provides perhaps one of the best opportunities to tackle many of the world's most daunting development challenges," said Shelley Kuipers, CEO of Chaordix. "By being able to harness the collective wisdom, creativity, and collaboration of people around the world to address these issues, we can transcend the capabilities of any one person or group. I don't know of a more inspiring application of our expertise and technology, and we are delighted to be a part of this program."
The Chaordix Crowd Intelligence(TM) process unites a unique methodology and expert services with an advanced and customizable technology platform to distil the opinions and ideas of program participants into actionable insights and solutions.
"Innovation is the lifeblood of effective development. Science and technology are an increasingly powerful catalyst for that innovation," said DAI Project Director Kristi Ragan. "We are delighted to partner with Chaordix on this exciting initiative to source development solutions that make a difference."
About Chaordix
Chaordix is the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence. Chaordix uses the power of crowdsourcing to help the world's leading companies and organizations gain business insight and competitive advantage. Our Crowd Intelligence(TM) community solutions are helping clients such as E.ON, IBM, The Government of Ireland, Orange, P&G, and PwC leverage our unique crowdsourcing techniques and technology to drive market research, brand loyalty and innovation. Visit http://www.chaordix.com to find out more.
About DAI
DAI is a global consulting firm that provides social and economic development solutions to business, government, and civil society in developing and transitioning countries. Visit http://www.dai.com to find out more.
For further information, please contact Cynthia van Sundert at +1 403-263-2655, press@chaordix.com.
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The RLJ Companies Launches OppsPlace.com - A Targeted Website That Will Aggregate Minority Professionals and Business Owners Seeking Jobs and Business Opportunities With Corporate America
OppsPlace Provides a Much Needed Single Destination for Companies Looking to Hire Minorities and Qualified Minority Businesses for Vendor Supplier Opportunities
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, in collaboration with Ariel M. Friedler, president of Symplicity Corporation, the market leader in online career tools, today announced the launch of OppsPlace.com. OppsPlace provides companies with the best opportunity to find qualified, minority job seekers and minority businesses in one online destination. OppsPlace is free of charge for job seekers and minority firms and allows corporate human resources and procurement executives to easily access qualified job seekers and qualified minority businesses for openings to provide the best opportunities.
"I created OppsPlace for several reasons," said Johnson. "First to reduce the disparity in unemployment for minority Americans and to increase access for vendor services and supplier contracts for minority businesses. Second, I also created OppsPlace to provide corporate America with a targeted destination to identify and interact with minorities for employment and business opportunities. With over 30 charter member companies who have joined OppsPlace, it clearly demonstrates their commitment to diversity and inclusion," he added. "As more U.S. companies, large and small, become OppsPlace members, OppsPlace will help reduce unemployment for millions of minority Americans, will provide access to capital to thousands of minority businesses, and will help drive the economic recovery of this country by giving minority Americans a fair shot which they deserve to participate fully in the American Dream," he concluded.
"Unique to OppsPlace is the profile builder which allows companies to focus on their diversity initiatives, mentorship programs, business match-making as well vendor/supplier opportunities," said Friedler," said Ariel Friedler, president of Symplicity Corporation and co-founder of OppsPlace. "OppsPlace is not a destination to simply upload a standard resume, but it is a platform that allows job seekers and minority businesses to network with each other and interact with professionals at hiring companies," he concluded.
"OppsPlace is much more than a jobs board," said Kelli Richardson Lawson, president and COO of OppsPlace. "It is a diverse online network that aggregates rich content and resources in one destination and is dedicated to helping job seekers and minority business owners engage directly with key decision makers in corporate America," she added. "It is the only place on the web that aggregates job seekers and minority businesses in the spirit of helping communities of color enhance their lives and financial well-being," she concluded.
For many years, Johnson has been focused on creating opportunities for minorities and recently announced the RLJ Rule for public and private sector businesses. The RLJ Rule is an adaptation of the National Football League's (NFL) Rooney Rule, which requires the 32 teams, to interview at least one qualified minority candidate whenever a head coaching or general manager position become available. The RLJ Rule is designed to encourage companies to voluntarily establish a "best practices" policy of diversity and inclusion by identifying and interviewing minority candidates or vendors that are often overlooked under traditional hiring or procurement practices.
OppsPlace and the RLJ Rule are two solutions where Johnson believes businesses both large and small can take direct action to increase employment and business opportunities for minority Americans.
To date, more than 30 companies have joined OppsPlace as Charter Members:
Automatic Data
Processing, Inc. Giant Eagle State Farm(R)
Aflac HBO State Street
Avery Dennison KB Home Strayer Education, Inc.
BNY Mellon Kimberly-Clark Textron
Capital One Financial
Corporation Lowe's Toyota
Colgate-Palmolive
Company McDonald's(R) Travelers
Dell New York Life United States Steel
Corporation
Education Management
Corporation (EDMC) Northern Trust UPMC
EMC Penn Mutual Vibrant Pittsburgh (VP)
FedEx Corporation PNC Financial Visa
General Motors PPG Industries, Inc. YUM! Brands
Prudential Financial, Inc.
For more information, visit us online at http://www.oppsplace.com.
About The RLJ Companies: The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson, is an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies. The RLJ Companies seeks to target undiscovered or underserved markets then exercise solid management to achieve results. Within The RLJ Companies portfolio, Johnson owns or holds majority interests in businesses operating in banking, private equity, real estate, hospitality, automobile dealerships, entertainment, and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming. The RLJ Companies is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, with affiliate operations in Charlotte, NC; Orlando, FL; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; San Juan, PR; and Monrovia, Liberia. Prior to founding The RLJ Companies, Johnson was founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET). For more information visit http://www.rljcompanies.com.
About OppsPlace: OppsPlace, LLC created by Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies and Ariel Friedler, CEO of Symplicity Corporation, is the preeminent online network for minorities looking to build net worth. It is the only online community that aggregates rich content, minorities looking for jobs and minority businesses seeking to do business with U.S. corporations - all in a robust networking environment. OppsPlace provides U.S. companies with the best opportunity to find qualified, minority job seekers and minority businesses in one online destination. For more information visit http://www.oppsplace.com.
About Symplicity Corporation: A pioneer in higher education, government, and business systems, Symplicity is passionate about providing its clients with IT solutions; services and products that enable them to maximize productivity, increase their return on investment, and enhance their relationships with customers and constituents. Symplicity specializes in database driven, web-based applications, enterprise information systems architecture and development, network design and management, systems and software engineering, network integration and management, information security and enterprise systems management. Symplicity is a participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) program. For more information visit http://www.symplicity.com.