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D-Link Delivers Unrivalled Channel Commitment Through Partner Program Enhancements

Value in Partnership+ program to help D-Link® resellers open up new revenue streams and drive growth

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link has today demonstrated its renewed commitment to the channel through the latest enhancements made to the Value in Partnership program, aimed at its resellers across Canada, available Feb. 7. Under the new name Value in Partnership+, D-Link offers a partner program that is unrivalled in the industry, creating additional revenue streams for its partners and allowing them to grow into new markets. D-Link is also now offering a dedicated campaign and lead management system that will allow partners to take advantage of D-Link® resources for key sales initiatives, and a significantly enhanced Rewards program that delivers over 30,000 individual rewards.

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Steve Ryan, director of North America Channel Programs for D-Link, commented: "The channel is the lifeblood of D-Link. Our growth as a business is inextricably linked to the achievements of our resellers. To ensure mutual success, we are proud to announce enhancements to a program that delivers a greater array of benefits to our partners than any other comparable program.  We provide our resellers with all the marketing resources needed to rapidly grow their businesses, from marketing support to lead generation and training, as they look to expand and diversify in a challenging economic environment."

The VIP+ program, which can be accessed and managed through D-Link's new, feature-rich partner portal, is designed to increase profitability for its partners, and provides access to the full range of D-Link business solutions via a user-friendly tool. In addition, the portal offers several core functions to help resellers provide better service to their customers and generate increased market share: an online, on-demand, no-charge partner Certification program; margin protection via a Deal Registration program; the enhanced Rewards program; and the new Campaign Centre with integrated lead management.

The VIP+ program offers three tiers for partners:  Registered, Silver and Gold.  All VIP+ partners have access to D-Link marketing and sales resources, a robust Deal Registration program, competitive pricing assistance, priority technical support, and the D-Link Certification program. Gold and Silver partners can also benefit from quarterly rebates and D-Link's unique Bounty Program that pays partners even when a Registered Deal is lost to a competitor.  Resellers move up to Silver and Gold levels based solely on completing Certifications - there are no revenue requirements.

Through the D-Link Rewards program, resellers can earn points through sales as well as through the completion of new e-learning modules, which can be put towards a range of rewards.  The rewards can either be used by resellers to reward individual staff members or the reseller as a company, and points can be used for a selection of merchandise or converted to cash via D-Link's own reloadable Visa debit card.

The new Campaign Centre provides D-Link's channel partners with access to a wide range of essential marketing resources, and as with all aspects of the partner program, is a free service for partners. Ideal for businesses with limited resources or a small marketing department, the Campaign Centre allows resellers to instantly generate and distribute fully self-branded direct marketing campaigns through the online portal with just a few clicks of the mouse.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management.  For more information visit http://www.dlink.ca, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2012.D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

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CONTACT: Pete Marino of D-Link Systems, Inc., +1-905-285-4048, pete.marino@dlink.com

Web Site: http://www.dlink.ca

Promax Applications Group Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Wipro on Trade Promotions Optimization and Analytics

SYDNEY and BANGALORE, India, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Promax Applications Group (http://www.promaxtpo.com), a world-leading specialist in trade promotions planning, management and optimization solutions, today announced its Strategic Partnership with Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), to offer Trade promotions optimization, management and predictive analytics solutions to its Consumer Goods clients across the globe.

As per leading industry analysts, CPG clients typically spend anywhere between 12 to 25% of gross sales on trade promotions to drive demand in retail channels. CPG clients are now increasingly looking towards adopting predictive analytics and science based rigor to enable them get better insight into the effectiveness of the trade promotions.

"Trade Promotion spend constitutes a significant part of sales & marketing expenditure for CPG clients. Our partnership with Promax will enable us to integrate predictive analytics capability into existing trade promotion management & optimization solutions. Insights generated using our solution will help our clients maximize the return on investment of their Trade Promotion spends. An alliance with Promax will further extend Wipro leadership in the area of predictive analytics," said K.R Sanjiv, Senior Vice President and Global Head, Analytics and Information Management, Wipro Technologies.   

Don Nicol, CEO of Promax Applications Group, added "We are delighted and proud to enter into strategic partnership with Wipro Technologies in the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) & Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO) domain. Promax delivers an intuitive, integrated platform that meets TPM and TPO needs in one solution. Combining this with Wipro's proven experience in delivering end to end large business solutions to global CPG clients we will be able to maximize the return on investment of Trade Promotion spends for our joint customers."

About Wipro Technologies
Wipro Technologies, the global IT business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is a leading Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company, that delivers solutions to enable its clients to do business better. Wipro Technologies delivers winning business outcomes through its deep industry experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through Technology" - helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's approach to delivering innovation and an organization wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro Technologies has 120,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.wipro.com

Wipro Contacts:

India:

Dirk Lewis
Wipro Technologies
+91- 7760983976
dirk.lewis@wipro.com

US:

Eric Belove
Wipro Technologies
+1 732 216 6242
eric.belove@wipro.com

UK:

Rahul Kadavakolu
Wipro Technologies
+44 7920205496
rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com

About Promax

Promax Applications Group (PAG) is a world-leading specialist in trade promotion planning, management, and optimization solutions. With headquarter operations based in Australia and offices now in New Zealand, Japan, Central Europe, United Kingdom and North America, PAG boasts an impressive stable of global consumer goods companies such as Kimberly-Clark, L'Oreal, Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, Beiersdorf, Henkel and many others. Our solutions are the result of more than twenty years' experience working in close collaboration with leading consumer goods manufacturers, retailers and distributors.

The Promax PX solution has been designed to allow a seamless, automated process to Track, Predict and Optimize promotions and trade spend. It incorporates the most sophisticated tools to maximize a client's return on trade spend investment, and deliver optimal outcomes for retail partners.  For more information, please visit http://www.promaxtpo.com

Promax Contact:

Karen Thomas

Marketing Manager
Promax Applications Group
Australia

+61 (2) 4982 2262
karen.thomas@promaxtpo.com

SOURCE  Promax Applications Group

Promax Applications Group

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

Mediasite by Sonic Foundry Goes Mobile with Live Streaming to iPads, iPhones and iPods

AMSTERDAM, January 31, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
           - Mediasite 6 is now available from the market leader for webcasting and
                                     lecture capture

    (ISE booth #3A120) - Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO), the trusted market leader for
enterprise webcasting [http://www.sonicfoundry.com/webcasting-solutions ], lecture capture
[http://www.sonicfoundry.com/solutions/lecture-capture ] and video content management
[http://www.sonicfoundry.com/mediasite/server ] has unveiled the sixth version of its
patented, award-winning Mediasite webcasting platform.

    Mediasite 6 introduces the broadest range of live mobile streaming aimed to radically
accelerate the adoption of lecture capture and video content management for education
institutions, corporations and government at any stage in their video streaming
initiatives. New capabilities available in Mediasite 6 include:

   
    - Live and on-demand streaming of any Mediasite presentation to iPads,
      iPhones, iPods and BlackBerrys using HTML5 and H.264
    - Adaptive streaming, via Microsoft Smooth Streaming, to optimize playback by
      switching video quality in real-time based on available bandwidth and device
      capabilities
    - System-wide video search leveraging indexed slide text, presentation metadata
      and closed captions (if available) to pinpoint valuable content snippets anywhere in
      your Mediasite library
    - Search engine optimization for publically-available presentations
    - Enhanced Mediasite analytics with embeddable analytics widgets and
      iOS-friendly reports
    - H.264 video imports allowing any external video to be managed, secured and
      tracked alongside Mediasite content
    - Free Mediasite Mobile App
      [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mediasite-mobile-app/id483259660?mt=8 ] to watch live
      or on-demand webcasts on your iPhone or iPod

    "We have a lot of students starting to use iPads. With version 6 we will be able to
provide them access to the Mediasite recordings on those devices as well. That's really
great," said Pierre Gorissen, Senior Consultant Educational Development and Research
Department at Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

    "Mediasite has always been the platform of choice for us," said Gareth Lloyd, Digital
Event Services Manager, Saville Audio Visual in the United Kingdom. "It is the complete
end-to-end solution for capturing, managing and delivering presentations seamlessly and
reliably in a totally flexible experience. With the release of Mediasite 6, Sonic Foundry
continues to lead the way as the explosion in mobile and net-connected devices is
radically affecting how users want and need to communicate. The ability to quickly search
and locate relevant pieces of information across multiple presentations using any
presentation metadata is invaluable. Combining this with the ability to stream interactive
rich media content live and on-demand to tablets and smartphones is the way of the
future."

    Mediasite has been named the Best Webcast Platform in the Streaming Media European
Readers' Choice Awards, the Global Market Share Leader for Lecture Capture Solutions by
Frost & Sullivan for three years, and four-time consecutive winner of the Streaming Media
Readers' Choice Award for Best Webcasting Solution.

    "Mediasite 6 is the culmination of years of leadership in webcasting and lecture
capture, and the result of a major effort to deliver on the innovativeness and creativity
our loyal customers have come to expect," said Rob Lipps, executive vice president of
Sonic Foundry. "With the Mediasite 6 platform, we further unleash enterprise-class
functionality and dependability, challenging ourselves and our customers to take
webcasting to the next level."

    About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc.

    Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO, http://www.sonicfoundry.com) is the trusted market
leader for enterprise webcasting and lecture capture, providing video communication
solutions for education, business and government. Powered by the patented Mediasite
webcasting platform and Mediasite Events group, the company empowers people to transform
the way they communicate online, using video webcasts to bridge time and distance,
accelerate research and improve performance. Product and service names mentioned herein
are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.

    Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not
historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking
statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from
those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties
pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to
succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect
of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors
identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Sonic Foundry, Inc.

Press, Tammy Jackson, +1-608-237-8592, tammy@sonicfoundry.com; or Nicole Wise, +1-608-237-8678, nicolew@sonicfoundry.com

Panasonic Expands Its Popular ZS-Series of Digital Cameras With New Advanced Features and Creative Shooting Options Packed in a Slim Body

Panasonic LUMIX ZS20, the World's Slimmest Digital Camera with a 20x Optical Zoom Lens(*1), Also Features Full-HD Video Recording and Built-In GPS Capabilities

SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS20, the newest member of the acclaimed LUMIX ZS-Series, and the world's slimmest digital camera with a 20x optical zoom lens(*1). With a powerful zoom, a 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and the ability to shoot full-High Definition (HD), the new LUMIX ZS20 builds on the series' success as an extremely versatile point-and-shoot model.  With a newly-redesigned lens system, the LUMIX ZS20 features a new mechanical structure and optical system to further improve image quality and with Nano Surface Coating technology, the LUMIX ZS20 offers stunning image clarity with minimized ghosting and flare.

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Beyond the quality of its lens, the LUMIX ZS20 integrates an enhanced built-in GPS(*2) functionality, making it easy for users to pinpoint locations where photos were taken and share with family and friends on internet maps.  Map data can be installed onto the LUMIX ZS20 via a bundled DVD, giving the camera detailed worldwide maps of major regions on a scale of 1/25,000 or more precise.  A user can copy the map data of a designated city to an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card and get quick geographic information to know their location and if any landmarks are located nearby. More than one million landmarks and 82 countries/regions are covered in the bundled DVD map.  Geo-tagged images are automatically sorted and can be played back along a map so that users can literally trace their photographic journey.  Many GPS cameras show only the latitude and longitude of where a photo is taken, but the LUMIX ZS20 shows the name of the Country/Region, State/Prov./County, County/Township, City/Town/Village and Landmark - all of which is saved in the EXIF data.

"Panasonic has long been the leader in developing compact digital cameras with long zooms and wide-angle lenses and with the introduction of the LUMIX ZS20, we continue to be in the forefront with an extremely versatile digital camera that meets the needs of all different types of photographers," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America.  "With an impressive 20x optical zoom and 24mm wide-angle lens, the ZS20 gives consumer the ability to capture a variety of different shots, all while carrying a digital camera that is slim enough to slip in a pocket or small purse.  Plus with Panasonic's HD video recording capability and improved GPS functionality, the ZS20 is an excellent choice for consumers who want to fully capture the details of their memories."

Featuring a newly developed 14.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor, the LUMIX ZS20 is able to provide even higher image quality compared to its predecessors.  Coupled with the advanced image processor Venus Engine, the LUMIX ZS20 features high speed, high sensitivity image recording.  High speed burst shooting at 10 fps in full resolution and Light Speed AF allows users to capture even the most fleeting photo opportunities.

With the ability to record high-resolution, full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4) format (or 30p in MP4)(*3), the LUMIX ZS20 upgrades its full-HD recording capability and is able to produce extremely clear video details, even when subjects are moving quickly.  A powerful 20x optical zoom with 2-step Zoom function is available in video recording and the popular iA mode assists users, making video recording as easy as aiming the camera.  A stereo zoom microphone provides videos with the high-quality stereo sound of Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, offering highly realistic sound in the captured video.  The Auto Wind Cut function helps to block out wind background noise making voices clearer, and mechanical noise caused by zooming is suppressed to improve overall video sound quality.

In addition, the ZS20 has manual control options, allowing the user to adjust shutter speed and aperture, and 3D Photo Mode, the LUMIX ZS20 also features a variety of special effects that add fun to a photography shooting experience.  Creative Control mode offers a selection of artistic effects including Expressive Retro, High Dynamic, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Key, Low Key, Miniature Effect, Toy Effect and Soft Focus.  In Miniature Effect mode, the peripherals are defocused while saturation and contrast are emphasized to make the picture look like a diorama.  Video recorded in this mode is played back in 10x fast-forwarding, making it comical to watch(*4).  Panorama mode makes it possible for users to shoot 360-degree horizontal or vertical panoramic images by taking consecutive shots and then overlay it for the effect of a panoramic photo.  Creative Retouch mode offers users six filters - Toy Effect, Soft Focus, Dynamic Monochrome, Expressive, High Key and Retro - to create artistic looking photos.  Additionally, the Auto Retouch function automatically adjusts contrast and brightness for a clearer, more natural image and can be applied with the simple press of a button.

For users looking for a more intuitive photo experience, the LUMIX ZS20 features iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which automatically activates a range of technologies to enhance photos without adjusting settings every time conditions change.  The new HDR (High Dynamic Range) together with POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode, which suppresses blur from hand-shake, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Handheld Nightshot, Motion Deblur( )mode, Intelligent Burst mode and Intelligent Exposure allows users to point and shoot, leaving the camera to do all the work in capturing beautiful imagery.

Additional features and functionalities of the LUMIX ZS20 include:

    --  Large, 3.0-inch 460,000-dot Smart Touch LCD Screen
    --  Touch AF, Touch Zoom or Touch Shutter during recording and various
        playback functions like scrolling the map with high visibility.
    --  Flexibility of USB charging or conventional AC adapter charging methods.
    --  LUMIX Image Uploader for seamless and instant sharing via Facebook or
        YouTube. Users can checkmark the photo or video files they want to
        share, connect it to a PC with the included USB cable or by inserting
        the SD Memory Card directly into the PC's SD Card slot, and then the
        uploading automatically launches with an easy-to-follow menu option.
Also introduced today, the LUMIX DMC-ZS15 features a versatile 24mm ultra-wide angle and powerful 16x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (24-383mm on 35mm camera equivalent) with 32x Intelligent Zoom. Other features include:

    --  12.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
    --  Full HD Video Recording in 60i AVCHD(*5) and 30p in MP4
    --  Monaural Microphone
    --  Large, 3.0-inch 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD
The LUMIX ZS20 and ZS15 will be available in March 2012 for a suggested retail price of $349.99 and $279.99 respectively.  The LUMIX ZS20 will be available in black, red, white, and silver options; while the LUMIX ZS15 will be available in black and silver. For more on these Panasonic LUMIX models, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.

(*1) As of January 31, 2012

(*2) GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China

(*2) Depending on the locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the  signals from GPS satellites.  In such cases, positioning may not be possible, or significant positioning discrepancy may occur.

(*3) Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. (excluding when [GS] or [SH] is set)

(*3) Motion pictures in [MP4] can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.

(*4) Sound will not be recorded with Miniature Effect and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long).

(*5) Sensor output is 30p

Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.

The "AVCHD" is a high definition (HD) digital video recording / playback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

The "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD " logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

AVCHD motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

Facebook and the Facebook logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Facebook, Inc.

All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Some accessories are not available in some countries.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada.  The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more.

Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for media is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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CONTACT: CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady, +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com, or Lori Chiazzo, +1-201-392-4178     lori.chiazzo@us.panasonic.com, both of Panasonic; or Blayne Murphy, Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

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

Panasonic's New Top-of-the-line Rugged Digital Camera Features GPS(*1) and Full-HD Video Recording Capabilities

The LUMIX TS4, the Optimal Outdoor Companion, Combines a GPS, Compass, Altimeter, Barometer with Waterproof(*2), Shockproof(*3) and Freezeproof Features, Allowing it to Excel in Photo and Video Capture Under Many Conditions

SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announced the LUMIX DMC-TS4, the company's top-of-the-line rugged digital camera with features such as a built-in GPS(*1) system, compass, altimeter, barometer, plus outstanding toughness, including: waterproof(*2) to approximately 40 feet (12 meters), shockproof(*3) to approximately 6.6 feet (2 meters), freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14 degrees F, and dustproof(*2). Beyond its rugged design, the LUMIX TS4 also excels in photo and video quality, offering the best of both worlds with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-128mm), a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor and the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine, and the ability to shoot 1,920 x 1,080 full-High Definition (HD) video in AVCHD and MP4 formats.

"The LUMIX TS4 is the latest addition to our successful line of rugged digital cameras, which offer users the freedom to take high-quality photos and video under a variety of conditions thanks to a design that is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freezeproof. Plus, with added GPS and compass capabilities, the TS4 is the perfect travel companion," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "Beyond its top-of-the-line rugged features, the LUMIX TS4 captures exceptional photos and videos, also making it the ideal 'worry-free' everyday digital camera for those life mishaps, like an accidental drop or a spilled drink."

The LUMIX TS4 is ideal for active outdoor use and the altimeter works as an indicator for depth underwater. The barometer log is available to help users forecast the climate and then log the barometric trends. The altitude measurements can be improved when using the camera's GPS data, which is enhanced when compared to its predecessor, the LUMIX DMC-TS3.  The new GPS system has more than a million landmarks and 82 countries/regions covered in the maps available on the bundled DVD.  Geo-tagged images are automatically sorted and can be played back along a map so that users can literally trace their photographic journey.  The LUMIX TS4 shows the name of the Country/Region, State/Prov./County, County/Township, City/Town/Village and Landmark - all which is saved in the EXIF data.

Thanks to its high-speed, large-capacity signal processing Venus Engine, the LUMIX TS4 is not just rugged on the outside, but powerful from within as well. The Venus Engine integrates advanced signal processing capabilities to power Intelligent Noise Reduction, thus producing stunning still photos and videos.  In addition, the Venus Engine powers high-speed burst shooting and super-fast response times, with Sonic Speed AF, allowing the user to catch those spur-of-the-moment memories.

New to the LUMIX TS-Series, the LUMIX TS4 offers users manual operation, allowing adjustment of shutter speed and aperture for more creative photography. Plus, with modes such as Time Lapse Shot, Miniature Effect, and Panorama Shot - photography is even more fun.  With the Time Lapse Shot, once the start time, interval and the number of photos to shoot are set, the camera automatically records the images based on the settings and the LUMIX TS4 can be left to record stationary subjects, such as flowers coming into bloom, clouds, or an animal. Once the data is captured, during playback the footage is condensed to give a unique sense of time. The Miniature Effect mode, in which the peripheries are defocused while saturation and contrast is emphasized, makes the photo look like a diorama. For videos recorded in this mode(*4), playback is 10x fast forward, making it comical and amusing to watch. Panorama Shot makes it is possible to shoot a maximum 360-degree of horizontal / vertical panoramic image by taking consecutive shots and overlaying the photos.

For those who are looking for an intuitive shooting option, the LUMIX TS4 includes Panasonic's popular iA (Intelligent Auto) mode - a suite of technologies that are automatically engaged to allow the camera to select the most appropriate settings to take high-quality photos and videos.

Plus, a dedicated video record lets the user instantly start recording videos while shooting photos without having to go through any additional menu options.

The Panasonic LUMIX TS4 will be available in orange, blue, black and silver options in mid-March 2012 with a suggested retail price of $399.99. For more information on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.

(*1)GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China. Depending on the locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the signals from GPS satellites. In such cases, positioning may not be possible, or a significant positioning discrepancy may occur. Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for technical purposes.

(*2) Waterproof/Dustproof PerformanceWaterproof/dustproof rating complies with the "IPX8" and "IP6X" ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.  This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

Handling of the camera

    --  Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a
        result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs,
        it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic's Service
        Centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
    --  When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath
        additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemicals, etc., wipe it off immediately.
    --  Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
    --  Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be
        covered by the warranty.
    --  The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause
        malfunction.
    --  Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).
    --  Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand.
        Also, do not insert wet card or battery into the camera.
    --  Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where
        temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or
        very high [above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F)], inside a car under
        strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof
        performance may be degraded.
(*3) Shockproof PerformanceComplies with "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock". The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

(*4) Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long)

*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.*The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards*The "AVCHD" is a high definition (HD) digital video recording / playback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. he "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD " logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.*This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)*All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada.  The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more.

Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for media is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady (Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; Lori Chiazzo (Panasonic), +1-201-392-4178, lori.chiazzo@us.panasonic.com

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

Panasonic Introduces Entry-Level Rugged Digital Camera That is Waterproof, Shockproof and Dustproof

The Panasonic LUMIX TS20, With a Slim Profile, Also Shoots HD Video

SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announced the Panasonic LUMIX TS20 digital camera, which features a rugged design allowing for it to be waterproof*(1) to approximately 16 feet (5 meters), shockproof*(2) to approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters), dustproof*(1)  and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14 degrees F. The LUMIX TS20 (16.1-megapixel) features a flat and slim profile with a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and a 4x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 25-100mm).  Even more, the LUMIX TS20's zoom extends to 8x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function, made possible by Panasonic's Intelligent Resolution technology.

The LUMIX TS20 can shoot 720p High Definition video in the MP4 format and the 4x optical zoom is available during video recording - making this digital camera a highly-capable model for shooting video. Plus, with a dedicated video record button, switching between still photos and videos is quick and seamless.  The new LUMIX TS20 records dynamic HD video in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30p MP4 format, which makes it easy for editing or sharing the videos. The recorded videos can be also directly uploaded to YouTube when the included software is installed. The LUMIX TS20 also features a 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD with High Angle mode.

"The Panasonic LUMIX TS20 is an affordable rugged digital camera ideal for any user who is looking for a slim, durable digital camera that can take high quality photos and HD videos in a variety of situations, such as at a beach, hiking, snowboarding and more," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "Thanks to its waterproof, shockproof and dustproof features, the TS20 is capable of capturing photos and videos that not many digital cameras can, and with iA, it's also incredibly easy and intuitive to use."

The LUMIX TS20 includes Panasonic's popular iA (Intelligent Auto) mode - a suite of technologies that are automatically engaged without the use of any extra settings to allow the camera to select the most appropriate settings to take high-quality photos.  Panasonic's iA features included in the LUMIX TS20 are MEGA O.I.S., AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure.

In addition to being easy to use, The LUMIX TS20 also includes features that increase the photographic fun and creativity of the user.  The Miniature Effect mode, in which the peripheries are defocused while saturation and contrast is emphasized, makes the photo look like a diorama. For videos recorded in this mode*(3)( )playback is 10x fast forward, making it comical and amusing to watch. Panorama Shot makes it is possible to shoot a maximum 360-degree of horizontal / vertical panoramic image by taking consecutive shots and overlaying the photos.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS20 will be available in late-February 2012 in orange, blue, black and red models for a suggested retail price of $179.99.  For more information about Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.

*1 This About Waterproof / Dustproof performance of the camera

This camera's waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the "IPX8" and "IP6X" ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 5 m (16 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.  This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions. The camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.

Handling of the camera

    --  Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a
        result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs,
        it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic's Service
        Centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
    --  When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath
        additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemicals, etc., wipe it off immediately.
    --  Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
    --  Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be
        covered by the warranty.
    --  The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause
        malfunction.
    --  Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap).
    --  Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand.
        Also, do not insert wet card or battery into the camera.
    --  Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where
        temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or
        very high [above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F)], inside a car under
        strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof
        performance may be degraded.
*2 Anti-shock Performance. Panasonic's test method is based on the above "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" of the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices) However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 150 cm (5 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

*3 Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)

*This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

* All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada.  The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more.

Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for media is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady (Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; Lori Chiazzo (Panasonic), +1-201-392-4178; lori.chiazzo@us.panasonic.com

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

The Grocery Game Releases New Money-Saving Coupon Lists for Dollar General

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TheGroceryGame.com, the world's largest grocery savings website, is thrilled to announce they are now offering their famous money-saving Teri's List for the massive grocery store chain, Dollar General.

Created by Teri Gault, founder of The Grocery Game, Teri's List is a weekly online compilation of the lowest-priced products at local supermarkets and drugstores.  The List matches manufacturers' coupons, online printable coupons and advertised and unadvertised sales as well as sales trends. The Grocery Game does all the hard work and research, and presents it in a straightforward format. Teri's List is available for some of the largest supermarkets and drugstore chains coast to coast and now including Dollar General.

"You talked and we listened," said Teri. "There was an overwhelming request to add Dollar General to our listings, so we did! Our Dollar General list takes into account advertised and un-advertised weekly deals plus manufacturer's coupons in order to get the lowest prices possible on everything you need from Dollar General. There are many more sales offered in Dollar General than are mentioned in the sales ad, so if you rely only on the ads to help you make your shopping decisions, you will waste a LOT of money."

Teri's Lists for Dollar General is now available for Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

For more information on the Grocery Game, visit http://www.thegrocerygame.com. Visit The Grocery Game on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheGroceryGame.  Follow us on Twitter: @thegrocerygame.  Tune into our channel on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGroceryGame?feature=g-all-u.

About The Grocery Game:

The Grocery Game was founded by Teri Gault, who turned her hobby of collecting coupons and matching them to grocery store sales into a passion. Teri shared her money saving ideas with family and friends who were impressed by her attention to detail and her ability to predict sales trends. The Grocery Game offers a system for and is also largest source on the web for grocery coupons and the site provides access to hundreds of printable coupons and online coupons that can be sent to store loyalty cards.

SOURCE  The Grocery Game

The Grocery Game

CONTACT: Danielle Lerner, danidaylightPR@gmail.com, for The Grocery Game

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

Mom's Turn to Bartering as a Way to Cut Back

The resurgence of bartering in today's economy with a new twist

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Families everywhere are finding ways to cut back on everyday purchases.  From toys to clothes to pretty much any consumer good, mothers are finding ways to help ease the stress of managing their family's budgets in unconventional ways like bartering.  The oldest marketplace is seeing a massive resurgence with the help of the internet and social media.  Tradze.com is leading the pack by eliminating the traditional pitfalls of your basic barter system.  You see, most barter websites and services require the exchange of an item for item.  The problem lies in finding another person with an item that is not only equal in value but something that you are actually looking for in your local area.  These issues used to prevent mothers from using Barter as a viable option until now.

Tradze uses the power of social networking to enable transactions between a users own circle of influence.  This circle allows users to trade in trusted networks that make real transactions possible and safe.   Tradze also eliminates the need to trade item for item by creating an online currency called "T-Bills" that users can earn on the site by creating a free profile, listing and selling items in the marketplace, inviting friends to join and reviewing websites and offers from sponsors.  The ability to earn money that can be used on the site is the perfect solution to saving money on more discretionary purchases that used to be paid for with real money. 

Emily H. of Jacksonville FL used to purchase toys and clothing for her daughter at second hand shops to save money but was still spending a considerable amount of her family's limited budget on these items.  "Once I started using Tradze to buy clothes and toys for my daughter I noticed our finances weren't as strained as before and that our cash lasted much longer.  We were able to pay off more debt and actually get ahead for a change.  Tradze really gave us a great way to get the things we needed without having to spend real money."  Like most families cutting back, the desire to buy things never goes away just because you can't afford it.  With Tradze you can turn your old stuff, time, and opinions into new items without breaking out your credit card or dipping into your piggy bank. 

About Tradze

Tradze.com is a free online marketplace that allows its users the ability to buy and sell their used items without having to spend any real money or use a credit card.  Instead of using real money Tradze uses "T-Bills" that users can earn on the site by creating a profile, listing and selling items in the marketplace, inviting friends to join, and reviewing websites and offers from our sponsors.  Tradze is the best way to trade your time, opinions, and old stuff for new stuff!

SOURCE  Tradze

Tradze

CONTACT: CONTACT: Robert Thomas, Phone: +1-904-696-3954, Cell: +1-904-647-5069, Robert.thomas@comergentgroup.com

Web Site: https://tradze.com/home

Koobe, Taiwan's Leading E-reader Manufacturer, and Qualcomm Bring mirasol Display Technology to Taiwan in Next-Generation E-reader

-- mirasol Display Capabilities Add Color and Interactivity to Improve User Experience for Renowned Jin Yong Branded Device --

SAN DIEGO and TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Koobe, Inc., a leading provider of e-reader solutions to the Taiwan market, today announced the next-generation Jin Yong Reader featuring mirasol® display technology at the Taipei International Book Fair, site of the original black and white Jin Yong Reader's first unveiling two years ago. Building on the success of the initial device, the next-generation Jin Yong Reader's use of mirasol display technology will deliver an improved customer reading experience, interactive touch screen capabilities, visibility even in bright sunlight and weeks of reading under typical usage.*

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54413-qualcomm-koobe-jin-yong-e-reader-mirasol-display-technology-taiwan

"With Taiwan as home to Qualcomm MEMS Technologies' growing manufacturing base, it is significant for its consumers to experience the unmatched performance benefits of mirasol displays," said Clarence Chui, senior vice president and general manager of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc. "Koobe's next-generation Jin Yong Reader further demonstrates a growing global preference for e-readers that can display a variety of color and interactive content even in bright sunlight."

The next-generation Jin Yong Reader, named after China's best-selling living author, comes preloaded with Jin Yong's acclaimed 15 novel set (compiled in 36 volumes) and includes access to Koobe's content libraries, which feature thousands of novels, comics, interactive e-books, animated picture books and magazines.

"Users of the Jin Yong Reader have come to expect a compelling reading experience in terms of both content and functionality," said Simon Hsu, general manager of Koobe, Inc. "By incorporating mirasol displays into this advanced version, we will offer our customers a new and compelling experience by adding color and interactive content without sacrificing outdoor visibility and battery life."   

The Jin Yong Reader features a 5.7" XGA format (1024 x 768 pixels) mirasol display (screen resolution of 223 ppi) and Qualcomm's 1.0 GHz Snapdragon(TM) S2 processor. Koobe's custom application interface sits atop an Android 2.3 base.

* Battery life varies depending on usage and ambient light. Battery life based upon 30 minutes of daily reading time with Wi-Fi off and average integrated reading light brightness of 22 percent.

About Koobe
Founded in 2005 and based in Taiwan, Koobe is one of the leading e-reader solution providers serving the Greater China market. The company provides a complete e-reading and digital publishing solution for publishers, online bookstores, 3C branding companies and operators. The company identifies and distributes digital content from newspapers, magazines and books; and specializes in e-publishing software technology and hardware design for e-readers and other multipurpose devices. For more information, please visit http://www.koobe.com.tw/.

About Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. 
Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. has drawn on the same color-producing process that makes a butterfly's wings shimmer to develop the revolutionary mirasol display technology. The mirasol display is the industry's first to use interferometric modulation (IMOD); a micro-electro-mechanical systems-based technology capable of creating color from ambient reflected light. Qualcomm's mirasol displays are bi-stable, energy efficient, offer refresh rates to support interactive content and are highly reflective, allowing for superb viewing quality in a wide range of environmental conditions, including bright sunlight. With applications in a variety of mobile devices, mirasol displays support Qualcomm's overall strategy of mobile innovation by enabling a compelling viewing experience with significantly less power. For more information, visit the mirasol displays website, our Blog or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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.

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated registered in the United States and other countries. mirasol is a registered trademark of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Qualcomm Contacts:
                                 Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
                                 Phone: 1-858-845-5959
                                 Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

                                 Jesse Burke, Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc.
                                 Phone: 1-858-845-1255
                                 Email: qmtpr@qualcomm.com

                                 Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
                                 Phone: 1-858-658-4813
                                 Email: ir@qualcomm.com

    Koobe Contact:               Amy Hsiao
                                 Phone: 886-987-808-453
                                 Email: chichihsiao@koobe.com.tw
SOURCE  Qualcomm Incorporated; Koobe, Inc.

Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54413-qualcomm-koobe-jin-yong-e-reader-mirasol-display-technology-taiwan
Qualcomm Incorporated; Koobe, Inc.

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

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. (an affiliate of 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

Audio Precision Answers the Call for MEMS Mic Testing With Integrated PDM I/O

Direct PDM interface to world's most advanced audio analyzer for MEMS microphone designers, semiconductor engineers and smartphone manufacturers.

BEAVERTON, Ore., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test, today announced the availability of its new PDM I/O option for its APx500 series audio analyzers.

PDM (pulse density modulation) is a one-bit, high clock rate data stream used with digital MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) microphones used extensively in smartphone design. The APx PDM option allows APx500 series audio analyzers to connect directly to any device with a PDM input or output, enabling comprehensive testing of audio in the fast-moving telecom industry.

In addition to all the standard audio measurements, the APx PDM Interface provides variable DC supply voltage, variable sample rate, and a PSR (power supply rejection) measurement to test the device's full operating parameters. PDM (mono or stereo) can be selected for both the analyzer inputs and outputs simultaneously. A special PDM bitstream mode permits analysis of the entire spectrum prior to decimation stages.

PDM and MEMS microphones

Semiconductor R&D engineers working on new digital MEMS designs can take immediate advantage of the APx PDM option, generating modulated PDM bitstreams and sending them directly to decimation stages with no further conversion or hardware. Smartphone and tablet manufacturers working on new designs can interface directly with MEMS microphones and PDM decimation stages to tune and verify performance. A special suite of acoustic response measurements makes MEMS transducer testing fast, easy, and efficient, even in non-anechoic environments.

APx analyzers are the ideal platform for complete smartphone and tablet audio development, combining PDM with integrated Bluetooth wireless technology, low noise analog for testing headphone outputs, digital serial (I2S) for direct chip-level communication, and HDMI for devices with HD video capabilities.

"Good design demands comprehensive testing, and AP is always working to make certain that our customers have the complete set of tools necessary to create those designs," explains Tom Kite, Audio Precision's VP of Engineering. "PDM is now a critical element of cutting edge work in the mobile industry, and AP is bringing world class test and measurement to this arena."

Price and availability

Pricing for the PDM option is $4500 in the US. Upgrade price for existing instruments is $4500 until December 2012, when it moves to $5500. Price may vary in other countries. All AP Sales Partners are now accepting orders, and the first units will ship early in the second quarter of 2012. Please contact your local AP Sales Partner for demos or more information.

About Audio Precision

Audio Precision is the recognized standard in audio test. Since 1984, AP has offered high performance audio analyzer instruments and applications to help engineers worldwide design and manufacture all types of consumer, professional and industrial audio products. For more information, visit http://ap.com/.

SOURCE  Audio Precision

Audio Precision

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Brad Price, +1-503-627-0832 ext. 240, bradp@ap.com

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

Atomix Mag Adds Subscriptions and Newsstand Support With Latest Update, Makes All Past and Future Issues Free of Charge

World's first video game magazine for the iPad relaunches as a free publication, plus support for iPad's Newstand and free subscription option including a totally new issue

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Atomix Mag was launched in April 2011. Introduced as the first video game magazine created specifically for the iPad, the publication received an incredible reception from gaming enthusiasts and iPad lovers.

With its 2.0 App update, and newest issue, Atomix Mag will be joining other kiosk magazines in the Apple Newsstand, now with easier issue downloading and completely free of charge.

This is a major change in Atomix's strategy: "We want to make our product as global and as accessible as possible. Our latest issue represents our vision of what a gaming magazine should look like on the iPad; we want everyone to enjoy it, for free," said Oscar Yasser Noriega, publisher of Atomix Mag.

With the new subscription format, each forthcoming issue of Atomix Mag will automatically appear in your Newsstand kiosk and replace the prior cover for free.

Atomix Mag will now load much faster thanks to a new download system design and the subscription function, downloading even if the app is not open and running. Notifications of new issues will also be sent through the app and users will be able to configure their iPads to receive each new magazine automatically every time a new title is available.

Atomix Mag will continue to develop original content crafted specifically for the iPad and for gaming enthusiasts.

The new version of Atomix Mag (v2.0) including all these features is available right now on the iPad App Store.

If you have questions or comments for the Atomix staff, please contact us at: +52 15591980146, info@atomixmag.com.

SOURCE  Atomix Mag

Atomix Mag

McGraw-Hill Construction Announces Dodge BuildShare--an Advanced Analytics Platform That Connects AEC Professionals to the Firms Behind the Projects, Delivering Unprecedented "Relationship IQ"

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Construction has launched Dodge BuildShare, a powerful web-based diagnostic platform that identifies key relationships between industry firms and connects them to the construction projects they have worked on, delivering competitive market share analysis and driving business ­­growth. BuildShare's digital dashboards analyze existing relationships among over 250,000 active owners, contractors, and design and engineering firms. 

"In 2011, customers embraced Dodge BuildShare, working with us in the development and implementation of the product. Today, Dodge BuildShare customers are benefiting greatly, and I am excited about that," said Keith Fox, president, McGraw-Hill Construction.

A visually dynamic and easy-to-use platform, BuildShare offers a variety of reports and dashboards that push relationship intelligence about active firms to the customer. It provides accurate and comprehensive coverage of the construction market on a project-by-project basis, allowing for segmentation by type, size and location. Architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) customers can uniquely profile competitors by sector and region to quickly assess market position and take action to gain market share.

"The winners in this economic climate are savvy firms that understand the need for superior market intelligence, including in-depth knowledge of the connections among the active owners and AEC firms responsible for projects," said Fox. "Dodge BuildShare-empowered firms have a stronger 'relationship IQ' and ability to target and win business where the opportunities are strongest. The depth and breadth of our Dodge data, coupled with our knowledge of the industry and advanced business intelligence platforms, enable us to bring this relationship game-changer to market."

BuildShare draws from McGraw-Hill Construction's robust, qualified and continuously updated Dodge construction project data to deliver actionable intelligence on active owners to general contractors, construction management firms, engineers and architects.  Customized market share and relationship metrics by owner, AEC firm, region, and construction sector enable firms to better prioritize business development initiatives. BuildShare's market-sizing feature delivers a quarterly forecast of construction activity related to regional and project type opportunities.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/yi9i32.

About McGraw-Hill Construction:
McGraw-Hill Construction's data, analytics, and media businesses--Dodge, Sweets,Architectural Record, and Engineering News-Record-- create opportunities for owners, architects, engineers, contractors, building product manufacturers, and distributors to strengthen their market position, size their markets, prioritize prospects, and target and build relationships that will win more business. McGraw-Hill Construction serves more than one million customers through its trends and forecasts, industry news, and leading platform of construction data, benchmarks, and analytics. To learn more, visit http://www.construction.com.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:
McGraw-Hill (NYSE: MHP) announced on September 12, 2011, its intention to separate into two public companies: McGraw-Hill Financial, a provider of content and analytics to global financial markets, and McGraw-Hill Education, an education company focused on digital learning and education services worldwide. McGraw-Hill Financial's leading brands include Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Indices, Platts energy information services, and J.D. Power and Associates. With sales of $6.2 billion in 2010, the Corporation has approximately 21,000 employees across more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

SOURCE  McGraw-Hill Construction

McGraw-Hill Construction

CONTACT: Lisa Jay cox, Manager, External Communications, The McGraw-Hill Companies Information & Media, +1-212-512-3272, lisa_jaycox@mcgraw-hill.com; or Kathy Malangone, Senior Director, Marketing Communications, McGraw-Hill Construction, +1-212-904-4376, kathy_malangone@mcgraw-hill.com

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

Sportscaster James Brown Teams With Verizon Foundation, Launches Campaign to End Domestic Violence

Campaign Promotes Respect and Equality; Educates Men on How to Help Victims of Abuse

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportscaster James Brown, the host of CBS Network's "The NFL Today" and Showtime's "Inside the NFL," has teamed with Verizon to launch a national campaign to end domestic violence against women and men.

Brown appeared on several broadcast media outlets on Monday (Jan. 30) to enlist the support of sports fans to promote equality and respect, and to speak out against domestic violence.

"Domestic violence is an epidemic in all of our communities," Brown said.  "That deepened my personal commitment and desire to help end domestic violence.  It's my hope that millions of men join me in this campaign."

Through this campaign, Brown is promoting respect and equality - respect for yourself and in your relationships -- and he's asking men to be informed and be appropriately proactive when they witness disrespectful or abusive behavior.

"I'm here to encourage men and help them understand that they can have a very meaningful impact, much more easily than they think," Brown said.  "Don't laugh at that inappropriate joke.  Second, don't condone domestic violence with your silence.  If you know someone who is abusive - physically, verbally, emotionally or financially - you as men can play a positive role, just like the coach of a team, and be helpful in changing behavior.  This campaign will build awareness around the issues of domestic violence prevention and the resources available for helping those experiencing domestic violence and those who perpetrate it."

Rose Stuckey Kirk, president of the Verizon Foundation, said: "Domestic violence knows no boundaries.  It affects men and women, every race, every culture and all socioeconomic levels.  That's why a very important part of this campaign is educating men and women on how to help someone in need.  That means referring people in need - men and women who are experiencing domestic violence - to resources that can help them live a violence-free life. Verizon welcomes this partnership with James Brown, whose leadership and commitment have helped elevate domestic violence prevention in our national dialogue."

Ted Bunch, co-founder of A CALL TO MEN, a leading national men's organization working to galvanize a movement of men committed to ending violence and discrimination against women and girls, said, "Violence against women is rooted in the underlying belief that women are less valuable than and the property of men."

Brown added: "I want dads, coaches, teachers and other men of influence who engage young men to actively reinforce the value of women and girls. This is a major step in the process of eliminating the problem."

The Verizon Foundation championed this campaign as part of its effort to address the impact of domestic violence on individual health, family wellness and the community. To review the recent research by the World Health Organization, which details the prevalence of domestic violence and validates strategies to reduce it from a gender perspective, click here.

The Verizon Foundation helps people to live healthy, safe and independent lives by addressing disparities in education, health care and sustainability. Since 2000, the Verizon Foundation has invested more than half a billion dollars to improve the communities where Verizon employees work and live.  Verizon's employees are generous with their donations and their time, having logged more than 6.2 million hours of service to make a positive difference in their communities. For more information, visit http://www.verizonfoundation.org.

About James Brown
James Brown serves as host for the CBS Television Network's NFL pre-game show, "The NFL Today." Brown hosts the award-winning "Inside the NFL" on SHOWTIME alongside ana­lysts Phil Simms, Cris Collinsworth and Warren Sapp. Brown's first book, "Role of a Lifetime: Reflections on Faith, Family and Significant Living," relayed how he found the role he was meant to play, highlighting both the good and bad decisions he made along the way, teaching readers how to discover life's purpose for themselves. Throughout his career he has earned numerous awards, including three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Host for "The NFL Today" and "Fox NFL Sunday," and the Dick Schaap Memorial Award for Media Excellence.  No stranger to charitable efforts, JB hosts the P.U.L.S.E. Awards, featuring "The JB Awards" where NFL players are honored for their outstanding community service.  He is a cause-related marketing advocate on issues including domestic violence prevention with the Verizon Foundation, and a Brand Ambassador for Community with AARP.  JB resides in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with nearly 109 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 194,000.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Ellen Yu, +1-908-559-2818, ellen.yu@verizon.com

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

Online Marketing Summit 2012 Highlights Exhibitors' New Announcements

Major Industry News Unveiled in San Diego at Leading Digital Marketing Event

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Online Marketing Summit, produced by UBM TechWeb, today previews news happening at or leading up to the industry's premier digital marketing event next week.  Online Marketing Summit, happening February 6-9, 2012 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, CA, provides a unique platform for exhibitors to showcase the newest technologies and integrated marketing solutions to a targeted audience.  For more information visit: http://www.onlinemarketingsummit.com/.

"We are excited to have Online Marketing Summit be the choice venue for digital marketing leaders to introduce their newest products and services," said Aaron Kahlow, Founder and Chair, Online Marketing Summit. "OMS offers a first-hand look at the latest innovations, providing attendees with a comprehensive view of today's digital marketing advancements."

The list of companies making news announcements from OMS currently includes:

Couch & Associates is pleased to announce the newest offering in our series of marketing and sales tools. Wingman is a mobile sales management and field marketing tool that allows users to create, edit, score and direct leads into existing marketing programs, send emails, and create follow up tasks in CRM.

Ensighten presents industry leading tag management platforms for enterprise websites, flash, and mobile, allowing organizations to add, remove or manage 3rd party tag-based services with a single line of code - while improving site performance and protecting user privacy. Ensighten empowers 12,000+ web domains for customers including Sony, Microsoft Stores, and Monster.

At OMS 2012, Infusionsoft will unveil a new online diagnostic test called Marketing Checkup. The interactive test will help small businesses evaluate their current marketing and prescribe ways to maximize opportunities that promote healthy growth in their company.

interlinkONE, an industry-leading provider of marketing software and services, will be showcasing enhancements to its iFlyMobi application at the 2012 Online Marketing Summit. New features within iFlyMobi enable users to easily build professional mobile websites within minutes that incorporate forms, images, video, and more.

Kapost launches a content marketing platform enabling any brand to take on the functions of a publisher. This includes content idea generation, contributor management, editorial calendar, assignments, content distribution to CMS/social platforms as well as analytics tracking. Kapost has signed deals with L'Oreal, TripAdvisor and Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC).

Metavana, the leading sentiment engine, announces the commercial launch of its Webvane solution, helping brands world-wide decipher and make meaning from the unstructured content on the social web.

Miva Merchant, Inc's newest core software update, Miva Merchant 5.5  PR8 Update 5, is designed to make the process of shipping and packing easier and more streamlined for ecommerce merchants. As part of a strategic partnership with DYMO Endicia, Update 5 includes printing of USPS postage and USPS labels.

Northbound DGS, a leading agency in Revenue and Engagement Marketing (REM), will announce its new ALTA solution suite that enable its clients to more efficiently identify, execute and drive highly qualified leads through the marketing and sales pipeline, thereby significantly increasing their clients' top-line revenue.

PR Newswire is proud to showcase the ARC(TM) platform, the first all-in-one, interactive engagement platform. Combine multiple content assets -- including video, audio, images and text -- and distribute them to your own proprietary lists and via our multi-channel distribution network. Stop by booth 219 and enter to win a Kindle Fire!

Tealium, the leader in enterprise tag management, announces that it now offers turnkey integration with more than 250 digital marketing vendors, making it easier than ever for marketers to deploy and manage the growing number of web page tags required by most online vendors. Visit http://www.tealium.com for more information.

Track Social (tracksocial.com) announces the roll-out of the most comprehensive social media benchmarking system in the world. The Track Social platform monitors thousands of business social media accounts, compares performance on hundreds of metrics, and provides deep insights into social marketing tactics and strategy.

TRAFFIQ®, a digital media management platform, is launching a new feature on their Search Desk! Facebook Ad Manager will now seamlessly integrate into the TRAFFIQ platform for easy management of all of your clients' Facebook campaigns along with their paid search campaigns. For more information, see Adele Pellicane or Amy Wisel!

TreeHouse Interactive upgrades the Salesforce.com Advanced Integration functionality in its industry-leading Marketing View(TM) marketing automation platform with the ability to integrate with the Opportunity object in Salesforce CRM.  This integration allows for sophisticated nurturing and marketing automation using values from Opportunity object fields like Sales Stage or Product Purchased.

WiderFunnel launched a free, interactive game to visually demonstrate how to increase leads and sales through conversion optimization. Participants in the ConversionSkills.com game view a series of real website experiments and choose the page variation they believe converted best. You can try the game now at: http://ConversionSkills.com.

Zoovy, the industry leader in success driven E-commerce software, announces Marketplace Optimization (MpO(TM)).  MpO(TM) combines 11 years of marketplace experience with Zoovy's robust technology, to advance businesses performance and sales on websites, such as Amazon. A dynamic multi-marketplace repricing engine and fast inventory synchronization are only a couple key features.

Follow Online Marketing Summit on Twitter @omsummit, become a fan of Online Marketing Summit on Facebook or join Online Marketing Summit on LinkedIn. 

About Online Marketing Summit
Online Marketing Summit (OMS) offers an educational environment that facilitates incredible learning, networking and collaboration opportunities amongst marketers, executives and digital professionals. OMS is singularly committed to its mission to educate marketers on the emerging best practices of online marketing through a professional development conference and exhibition. More than 12,000 marketers have learned, collaborated and networked at OMS events over the years. For more information, visit http://www.onlinemarketingsummit.com.

About UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a UBM plc company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

SOURCE  UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb

CONTACT: Joylyn Tanner of UBM TechWeb, +1-415-947-6319, jtanner@techweb.com

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

StoneMass to Partner with Fastframe to Offer Montage Social Media Solution

Montage Solution to Engage Fastframe Customers Using Various Social Media Sites

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- StoneMass, a San Diego-based full service online marketing and product development company, announced today that it will partner with franchise giant Fastframe, to use its new social media solution package called Montage for its national franchise network to engage the retailer's customers using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.  The announcement was made by StoneMass CEO and Founder, Michael Senger, at a Fastframe dealer meeting held at the annual West Coast Art & Frame Show at the Mirage Resort & Casino in Las Vegas sponsored by Picture Framing Magazine.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120126/MM43014LOGO)

Using Montage, a web-based platform, StoneMass' social media experts will deliver a cost-effective method for Fastframe's national network  of franchised stores to consistently deliver customer-focused, interactive content to their social media accounts.

For corporations such as Fastframe, Montage offers a  solution to protect both  branding and messaging by pushing content to their franchise, VARs, and resellers' social media sites. The service enhances a company's online engagement/responses, and provides comprehensive metrics reporting and analysis, thus minimizing the time and resources a business must devote to social media.  The Montage social media solution is available in three different packages to meet the needs of any business and is customizable for enterprise level organizations.

"We are delighted to partner with the Fastframe franchise network and provide them with ongoing support to engage their customers using social media channels," said Senger.  "Our Montage program is ideally suited to help companies, such as Fastframe, expand their brand awareness and connect with their audience using multiple online platforms." 

"Montage will help our franchise network enhance their social media footprint while saving them time and money," says Kristine Faupel, marketing director Fastframe. "This program will assist our franchisees with building long-lasting relationships with their customers and condition them to rely on Fastframe for all of their framing needs."

About StoneMass

StoneMass LLC, is a full service online marketing and product development company. To learn more, please visit http://www.stonemass.com

About FASTFRAME

FASTFRAME stores offer quality picture framing craftsmanship to consumers, art collectors, interior designers and commercial clients around the globe. FASTFRAME stores offer a 30-day Design Guarantee and a Lifetime Guarantee on the Craftsmanship of the product.  To learn more, please visit http://www.fastframe.com.

    Contact:                  Mary Schmidt-Krebs, APR
                              mary@mesaincorporated.com
                              760-931-0775

SOURCE  StoneMass LLC

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120126/MM43014LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
StoneMass LLC

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

Global Investor Services, Inc. Launch Trial "InvestView" On-line Investor Education and Analysis Platform With a Canadian Brokerage

OREM, Utah, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Investor Services, Inc. (OTCBB: GISV) will soon launch "Bulls Eye powered by InvestView" under a trial license and marketing agreement with Questrade Inc. InvestView is Global Investor Services' proprietary on-line analytical tool and investor education suite, and it will be integrated directly in Questrade's on-line trading platform. Bull's Eye is a registered trademark of Questrade Inc.

Questrade, through this 90-day trial period, will offer the full suite of  Bull's Eye research tools to a test group of up to 10,000 of its clients. Based on the success of the trial period, Questrade and Global Investor Services may enter a definitive license agreement to offer Bull's Eye to Questrade's entire client base. Previously, only a select portion of Bull's Eye was available to Questrade clients as a free service through its secure client website. Integration into the trading platform will allow Questrade clients a more seamless experience.

Global Investor Services' customized its proprietary tool "MarketPoint" for Questrade's Canadian clientbase. The Bulls Eye product provides unique features such as Canadian-specific market data.

Through Bull's Eye, Questrade clients can view complete fundamental analysis of both US and Canadian-traded equities along with key technical indicators providing entry and exit points. In addition, the research tool provides a ranking of company health based on a proprietary program that measures the fundamental strength of growth, earnings and revenue for all publicly-traded companies.

"'Bulls Eye powered by InvestView' is an important milestone for our company. It further demonstrates our commitment to provide comprehensive investor education to self-directed investors in the U.S., Canada and in Asia," says Dr. Joseph Louro, CEO of Global Investor Services, Inc.

About Global Investor Services, Inc:

Global Investor Services, Inc. provides and delivers a comprehensive on-line program of investor education through its InvestView brand, offers proprietary investor search tools and trading indicators, distributes weekly newsletters and offers access to a live "state-of-the-art" weekly Trading Room. http://www.investview.com

For more information, please contact:
Global Investor Services, Inc.
William Kosoff
Acting CFO
Tel: (212) 227-2242
http://www.GISVonline.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors as disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission located at their website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition to these factors, actual future performance, outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.

SOURCE  Global Investor Services, Inc.

Global Investor Services, Inc.

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

Shopatron Launches Söll's Online Skiwear Store in UK

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, January 30, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The elegant skiwear crafted by Söll [http://www.soll.es ] is now available for
purchase online in the UK, thanks to global eCommerce provider, Shopatron
[http://ecommerce.shopatron.com/brand ]. Söll products are known for their quality,
vibrancy and comfort, but until now, their line of ski clothing for juniors and adults was
only available at retail outlets throughout Spain.

    (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101109/SHOPATRONLOGO)

    Shopatron will build Söll's UK online store using their retail-integrated eCommerce
solution. The solution sends sales made on Söll's website to a local, authorized retailer
in the UK for delivery. The skiwear company will not only benefit from opening this new
online sales channel to consumers, but also from the introduction of their brand to the
5,000 sporting goods retailers in the US, Canada and Europe who already fulfill orders
through the Shopatron order exchange.

    Shopatron, the leading provider of eCommerce solutions for branded manufacturers
worldwide, supports multi-currency and multi-language online sales and order fulfillment
[http://ecommerce.shopatron.com/brand/solutions/international-ecommerce ] in 14 countries.
With their European headquarters in the UK, Shopatron is the natural choice for Söll.

    "We were very excited to find Shopatron and discover that their online sales model can
also help us grow our retail, in-store sales," says Söll founder Albert Vincent. "We look
forward to expanding our reach into other markets with this new online model."

    "With the launch of their Shopatron-powered online store, Söll can expect a
significant jump in sales online and in-store," says Shopatron UK General Manager, Shaun
Moores. "The increase in retailer sell-through is what sets Shopatron apart from other
eCommerce solutions."

    Sporting goods brands on Shopatron saw same-store sales increase 21% in 2011 over
2010, while snowsports brands saw an even stronger same-store sales growth of 30% in 2011
over the previous year.

    For more information about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com
[http://ecommerce.shopatron.com/brand ] or call +1-866-625-5050.

    About Söll

    Barcelona-based Söll was founded in 2002 and continues to be based on three values
that have defined the mission of the brand since its inception: the use of quality
materials, innovative design and competitive prices. At present, the company's priority is
strengthening its fashion collections with a variety of accessories (hats, goggles,
helmets, underwear, socks, etc.) to enable their young clients to be dressed from head to
toe.

    For more information about Söll visit: http://www.soll.es

    About Shopatron

    Founded in 2001, Shopatron is the only eCommerce solution in the world that can drive
more online sales while, at the same time, increasing a company's sales through the retail
channel. Working with over 1,000 brands and 18,000 retail partners across more than 40
industries, Shopatron offers an innovative and flexible approach to eCommerce that matches
the unique needs of branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers.

    With Shopatron's eCommerce solution for brands [http://ecommerce.shopatron.com/brand
], Coex Freedom, manufacturers sell on their website and send the orders to their retail
partners for fulfillment. This solution eliminates channel conflict, builds retailer
relationships, grows distribution and increases overall sales for the brand. Shopatron's
solution for multi-channel retailers, Coex Private, allows retailers to fulfill orders
from all inventory centers, including both retail stores and distribution centers.
Shopatron's distributed order management model also enables in-store pickup to drive foot
traffic into brick-and-mortar locations for additional services and add-on sales.

    Shopatron clients include top brands such as Bosch, Suzuki, Polaroid, Ducati, K2,
Roland, Kawasaki and Sevenoaks Sound and Vision. The company is headquartered in San Luis
Obispo, California and has European headquarters in Swindon, UK.

Source: Shopatron

Micaela Hichborn of Shopatron, Inc., +1-805-269-5200, pr@shopatron.com

Scope Junction to Help Design & Test Engineers Make the Most of Their Oscilloscopes

New Tektronix-sponsored online community from UBM Electronics and UBM's DeusM lets design engineers share experiences, success stories, and technical insights while providing oscilloscope news, product information, learning, and training

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30,( )2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DeusM, the integrated marketing services arm of UBM, and UBM Electronics, the daily source of essential business and technical information for the electronics industry's decision makers, today launched Scope Junction (http://www.scopejunction.com), the online community for design and test engineers interested in keeping up with the latest oscilloscope developments while sharing experiences and discussing their many uses and applications. Tektronix (http://www.tek.com) is the exclusive sponsor of Scope Junction.

"With support from technology leaders like Tektronix, UBM is revolutionizing the way companies engage with their customers and potential customers, building engaging online communities around 'must read' content from the users themselves - it's an unbeatable formula for an online world," says Paul Miller, CEO of UBM Electronics, UBM Channel, UBM Design Central, and UBM Canon (Publishing).

The new community-based Website will comprise blogs, message boards, live chats, whitepapers, and other educational resources to help engineers learn about the latest test techniques and technologies for oscilloscopes and how to apply that learning to their work. The community will be supplemented by a social presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

"Our customers tell us their top two challenges are time to answer and increasing their productivity - the goal of Scope Junction is to achieve just that. We want to enable the engineering community to have access to the latest and most relevant content and facilitate conversations with their peers to help them become more productive and ultimately more effective," says Martyn Etherington, Vice President Worldwide Marketing, Tektronix. "UBM Electronics is the leader in terms of traditional and digital media within Test & Measurement, and we're pleased to sponsor the Scope Junction Community and provide a user-led, content-rich environment for our customers and non-customers alike."

The site will be led by veteran design community leader, Janine Sullivan Love, who has such sites as EE Times' RF & Microwave and the Test & Measurement Designline on her list of credits, which also include publications such as Microwave & RF, Wireless Systems Design, and Communication Systems Design, among others. "I am delighted to be a part of this exciting new launch in the test-and-measurement space," says Love. "Oscilloscopes are, and always have been, an integral part of a designer's toolkit, and the users' affinity for them is foundational for Scope Junction. There isn't a single engineer out there who doesn't have a story, opinion, or tip on how to use them, and I look forward to helping them share that experience with each other, and the world."

Scope Junction was created with DeusM's Community Activation Platform (CAP), an integrated marketing program that enables electronics marketers to drive deeper engagement with engineers by generating meaningful conversations, customer leads, asset downloads, and market research. The core of the CAP program provides exclusive sponsorship of an online community that delivers the voice and sole ownership of a targeted community of professionals. The CAP program utilizes core functionality deployed in UBM's "Community in a Box" platform.

About Tektronix
For more than sixty five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support.

About DeusM
DeusM is an integrated marketing services company owned by UBM plc, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other DeusM principals have built and delivered more than a dozen successful sites and online communities over the last 10 years. DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.

About UBM Electronics
UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for the electronics industry. UBM Electronics delivers results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities and professional education services. More than 1.7 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, Design News and Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, EBN, Datasheets.com, Designlines and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international electronics community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DesignCon and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research. UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

For more information on UBM Electronics please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing
T: 516.562.5652, E: felicia.hamerman@ubm.com

SOURCE  UBM Electronics; UBM DeusM

UBM Electronics; UBM DeusM

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

Anritsu Company Introduces All-in-One Multi-Channel BERT with up to 32 Gbit/s on Four Channels

? Synchronization of Multiple PPGs Helps Make MP1800A BERT Well Suited for DP-QPSK 100G Long Haul Applications; High-Speed Backplane and Interconnect Analysis ?

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Anritsu Company introduces at DesignCon 2012 28G/32G multi-channel modules for its MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer (SQA) BERT system that bring unprecedented performance and analysis to engineers designing, developing and evaluating high-speed interconnect interfaces up to 32 Gbit/s. Featuring the ability to synchronize up to 12 Pulse Pattern Generators (PPGs) in a single mainframe, along with best-in-class intrinsic jitter and excellent input sensitivity, the MP1800A is well suited for DP-QPSK 100G long haul applications where four synchronized PPGs with precise skew control are required, as well as to accurately measure jitter tolerance and X-talk on high-speed backplanes and interconnects.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110531/MM11375-b )

The MP1800A SQA is a modular BERT that combines a built-in PPG that supports output of high-quality, high-amplitude signals; an Error Detector (ED) with high input sensitivity supporting signal analysis, such as bath tub and Q measurements; and a Jitter Modulation Source for generating various jitters, such as SJ/RJ/BUJ/SSC, and supporting jitter tolerance tests.

Combining the MP1800A with the 28G/32G PPG module (MU183020A, MU183021A) and 28G/32G ED module (MU183040A, MU183041A) allows the BERT to support signal integrity analysis up to 32 Gbit/s for various applications. In addition to 100 GbE, the new configuration can analyze OTU-4, 32G DP-QPSK, CEI-28G, 32G Fibre Channel, and Infiniband EDR designs.

The MU183020A 28G/32G PPG supports output for one or two channels, while the MU183021A supports simultaneous output for four channels. Each output channel supports data pattern synchronization and individual delay setting for high-accuracy crosstalk evaluation when transmitting?multi-channels. The PPG outputs 3.5-Vpp max. high-quality waveforms - larger than comparable systems - with an option for supporting direct driving of high-amplitude devices, for more detailed analysis capability.

The MU183040A 28G/32G ED supports one or two measurement channels, while the MU183041A supports simultaneous input for four channels. Featuring high input sensitivity that is 2x better than other solutions, the ED offers direct measurement of 50-mVpp data signals.

For evaluating PCB characteristics, such as high-performance server backplanes, the MP1800A can be integrated with the MP1825B 4Tap Emphasis, which adds four taps to PPG signals up to 28.1 Gbit/s, for various pre- and post-cursors. The MP1825B control software reduces design times by supporting a built-in emphasis optimization function to automatically calculate the ideal emphasis setting based on S21 parameters measured by a vector network analyzer, such as Anritsu's VectorStar®, or generated with a simulator.

About Anritsu

Anritsu Company is the American subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments as well as operations support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees.

To learn more visit http://www.anritsu.com.

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Anritsu Company

CONTACT: CONTACT: Anritsu Contact: Kim Collins, Director, Americas Marketing, +1-972-761-4625, Kim.collins@anritsu.com; Agency Contact: Patrick Brightman, Compass|SGW, +1-973-263-5475, pbrightman@sgw.com

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

National Teacher Training Program Presents Webinar Series on Common Core Implementation

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Next month, Laying the Foundation (LTF), a teacher professional development program, will host a free, four-part webinar series explaining how to effectively implement the Common Core State Standards. The series will kick off with an overview webinar presented by LTF Chief Academic Officer Ronda Brandon on Monday, Feb. 6, followed by webinars throughout the rest of the week that showcase English, math, and science.

"Although a wealth of information exists about what the Common Core State Standards address, teachers need training and resources on how to implement the standards in the classroom," said Brandon. "LTF Training equips teachers with strategies, classroom-ready activities, and formative assessments that can be used immediately in the classroom. As a company of former teachers, LTF is dedicated to providing English, math, and science teachers with training and resources to effectively implement the Common Core State Standards."

During "Implementing the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts" on Wednesday, Feb. 8, LTF English Coordinator Michelle Stie-Buckles will guide participants through an actual English lesson to demonstrate how LTF connects to the anchor Standards for Reading, Writing, Language, and Speaking and Listening.

Marilyn Cobb, LTF math trainer and writer, will present "Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics" on Thursday, Feb. 9. Participants will learn how LTF connects to the Standards for Mathematical Content and the Standards for Mathematical Practice, as well as the wealth of supporting information available to teachers.

"Supporting the Common Core State Standards with LTF Science Lessons," presented by LTF Assistant Science Director Mary Payton and LTF Biology Coordinator Jason Walker, is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10. Because no Common Core State Standards for science currently exist, Payton and Walker will walk participants through the ways in which LTF science lessons are poised to support future standards based on the Framework for K-12 Science Education. Many of the LTF science lessons also support the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and Literacy in History/Social Studies and Science and Technical Subjects, and those connections will be exhibited in the webinar.

Emily Howell, 2012 Louisiana High School Teacher of the Year, attests to the close alignment of LTF Training, lessons, and resources with the Common Core State Standards. "As soon as I saw Common Core and I started reading the standards, I thought, 'We're already doing this because we've been doing Laying the Foundation for three years,'" said Howell. "The terminology is very similar. The skills are very similar."

To register for the upcoming LTF webinar series on implementing the Common Core State Standards, or for more information and resources about the standards, visit http://www.commoncoretraining.org.

About Laying the Foundation
Laying the Foundation, a division of the National Math and Science Initiative, is dedicated to providing the best content-based, pedagogy-driven, teacher-to-teacher training, supported by rigorous classroom-ready lessons and web-based resources to improve the quality of math, science, and English instruction. LTF has trained over 36,000 teachers to date and has demonstrated dramatic increases in Advanced Placement exam participation and success in STEM subjects. LTF believes that training, mentoring, and empowering the teacher corps will lead to high standards of academic excellence for all students.

Contact:
Kaci Schack
marketing@ltftraining.org
214.525.3009
http://www.ltftraining.org

SOURCE  Laying the Foundation

Laying the Foundation

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

NordNet, Subsidiary of France Télécom-Orange, Picks Eutelsat's Tooway(TM) Service for its Triple Play Satellite Offer

Broadband speeds up to 10 Mbps

PARIS, January 30, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that its Skylogic affiliate
has signed a distribution agreement with NordNet, [http://www.nordnet.com ] a subsidiary
of France-Telecom-Orange, which enables France's leading alternative broadband supplier to
add new impetus to its range of satellite Internet services.

    Using Skylogic's Tooway(TM) [http://www.tooway.com ] satellite broadband service,
NordNet today launched Triple Play services in France delivering 10 Mbps download speeds
for consumers and businesses.

    NordNet's choice of Tooway(TM) underscores its ambition to leverage the
highest-performing satellite services to respond to demand for broadband from consumers
and businesses unserved or underserved by ADSL. It enables NordNet to benefit immediately
from the superior performance and functionalities of Tooway(TM) that is provided in France
and across Europe by Eutelsat's powerful KA-SAT
[http://www.eutelsat.com/satellites/9e_ka-sat.html ] satellite.

    NordNet is commercialising Tooway(TM) under the brand Gamme Turbo-10. For a monthly
subscription of EUR34.90 users can enjoy Triple Play services (Internet, telephony, TV)
with the highest broadband speeds available. Gamme Turbo-10 comprises the NordNetBox
Tentation pack with two DECT phones and one hour of calls towards fixed lines in France.
User equipment includes an LNB for receiving satellite TV channels.

    "The clear objective set by NordNet is to enable all homes in metropolitan France to
benefit from a quality broadband connection, irrespective of their location," said
Francois Piet, CEO of NordNet. "This commitment drives our position today in France as the
reference for delivering high-speed Internet to users not eligible for ADSL. Our new
agreement with Eutelsat equips us to boost broadband options so that we can respond to
consumers and businesses with the most demanding broadband requirements."

    Michel de Rosen, Eutelsat CEO, added: "The choice of Tooway(TM) by NordNet, one of
Europe's most go-aheadand successful providers of alternative broadband solutions, is
solid new evidence of the performance of our broadband platform on KA-SAT. It underscores
the take-up of Tooway(TM) by operators of reference in Europewho are seeking to bring
users faster speeds and a richer Internet experience."

    About Tooway(TM) and KA-SAT

    Tooway(TM) uses a 77cm satellite dish and a modem connected to the PC, giving
customers always-on 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 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.

    http://www.nordnet.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;
http://www.tooway.com

Source: Eutelsat Communications

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. Analysts and Investors: Lisa Finas, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com, Léonard Wapler, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com. Christophe Outier : tel +33-03-20-66-55-85, presse@nordnet.fr.

NASA Releases First Multi-Player Facebook Game

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has launched its first multi-player online game to test players' knowledge of the space program. Who was the first American to walk in space? Who launched the first liquid-fueled rocket? These are only a few of the questions players can answer in Space Race Blastoff.

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Available on Facebook, Space Race Blastoff tests players' knowledge of NASA history, technology, science and pop culture. Players who correctly answer questions earn virtual badges depicting NASA astronauts, spacecraft and celestial objects. Players also earn points they can use to obtain additional badges to complete sets and earn premium badges.

"Space Race Blastoff opens NASA's history and research to a wide new audience of people accustomed to using social media," said David Weaver, NASA's associate administrator for communications. "Space experts and novices will learn new things about how exploration continues to impact our world."

NASA chose to make the game available through Facebook to take advantage of the social media site's large audience and enable players to compete against others. Individuals also can play solo games.

Once in the game, players choose an avatar and answer 10 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer earns 100 points, with a 20-point bonus to the player who answers first. The winner advances to the bonus round to answer one additional question for more points. Correctly answering the bonus question earns the player a badge.

Space Race Blastoff was developed by Scott Hanger, Todd Powell and Jamie Noguchi of NASA's Internet Services Group in the Office of Communications. Play the game now at:

http://apps.facebook.com/spacerace

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NASA

Web Site: http://www.nasa.gov

Open Source File, Sync and Share Project Adds Cloud Text Editing and More

ownCloud Version 3 introduces online editing, photo gallery, PDF viewer, application store and improvements to existing functionality

BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ownCloud, the popular open source file, sync and share project, today announced improvements to its functionality and stability, enabling users to get even more out of their privately-hosted and owned file-sharing cloud.

Available for download now, ownCloud Version 3 enables users to share files and folders with others from their privately controlled infrastructure. Major new features in this release include: the ownCloud application store, which allows users to take advantage of the extensibility of ownCloud; and, directly edit text file capabilities from a browser. ownCloud is the only technology to offer such functionality made possible by its open and modular nature.

With more than 350,000 users and growing - ownCloud offers the ease-of-use of Dropbox and box.net with a more secure, transparently managed offering. As an open source project, ownCloud Version 3 offers innovative features, a flexible architecture, and no vendor lock in. ownCloud users can run its file sync and share services on their own hardware or use popular public hosting and storage offerings, allowing them to choose the trade-off between convenience and privacy they prefer.

"In many ways Version 3 is a leap forward for the ownCloud project -- not just in the technology, but also as a measure of the contributions from our expanding community," said Frank Karlitschek, founder of ownCloud. "Aside from the new functionality, the calendar and contacts have been given major improvements both in capabilities and interfaces."

With the announcement last month of ownCloud Inc., end users will now also have a broader support base and commercial supported offerings centered on the ownCloud project.

Major improvements

Cloud Text Editing

ownCloud Version 3 gives users the unique ability to access and edit documents in multiple ways. Users can access files directly if ownCloud is mounted via WebDAV, access them offline if the file is synced locally with the upcoming syncing client or access and edit files directly from within a browser with the new text editor.

The browser based text editor supports 35 programming languages for syntax highlighting, keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop text, automatic indent and outdent, unstructured/user code folding and Live syntax checker (for JavaScript, Coffee and CSS). The editor is based on the ACE JavaScript Editor. The editor supports basic text files. Editing more advanced formats like doc(x) and ODT is planned for future releases.

Application Store

ownCloud Version 3 supports installation of new third party applications and add-ons directly from a central repository of ownCloud applications. Developers who want to offer new features can upload new ownCloud applications at apps.owncloud.com. ownCloud users can browse and install the new applications directly from within the ownCloud Admin interface. Both users and developers can develop and use this new application store.

PDF Viewer

ownCloud Version 3 ships with an integrated PDF viewer for convenient viewing and printing of PDFs, even with browsers that don´t have a PDF plugin installed. The viewer is based on the pdf.js library.

Photo Gallery

ownCloud Version 3 adds a photo gallery application to help view and organize photos of different file types. Photo albums are automatically created for uploaded photos.

PIM Improvements

The calendar application has a completely new and more user-friendly web interface. New features include repeating events and automatic time zone detection.  The interface of the contacts application is also improved with thumbnails of contact photos, and the option to export address books or single contacts as .vcf files. It is now possible to create, edit or delete multiple address books in ownCloud.

Other Improvements

ownCloud Version 3 contains a new "external" application which can be used to integrate external groupware solutions or webmail interfaces into the ownCloud GUI.

The community also enhanced integration between ownCloud and LDAP or Active Directory servers. Administration and setup of ownCloud is now easier because of the new logging feature which makes it easier to monitor and debug an ownCloud installation.

ownCloud Community

Since the release of ownCloud Version 2 in October, the ownCloud community has enabled ownCloud for Juju Charms (Ubuntu) and built pre-configured software and virtual appliances ready for direct deployment in SUSE Studio. Additionally, the community has created a new website (owncloud.org) as well as a new forum site (forum.owncloud.org), improved installation documentation, and produced a new bug tracker (bugs.owncloud.org).

About ownCloud

ownCloud is a popular open source community project started at a KDE Community event in 2010, aiming to bring greater flexibility, access and security to data in the cloud.

ownCloud enables universal access to files through the widely implemented WebDAV standard, providing a platform to easily view and sync contacts, calendars and bookmarks across devices while supporting sharing, viewing and editing via the web interface.

Installation has minimal server requirements, doesn't need special permissions and is quick. ownCloud is extendable via a simple, powerful API for applications. For more information, please visit: http://www.owncloud.org

About ownCloud, Inc.

ownCloud, Inc. offers software and services around the ownCloud product. The company headquarters are in Boston, with a development lab in Germany. Product and services offerings will be announced in the first quarter of 2012.

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

    Contact: Allyson McKenney
             Analyst and Media Relations
             ownCloud, Inc.
                                         +1 203 247 9699
             amckenney@owncloud.com
SOURCE  ownCloud

ownCloud

Web Site: http://owncloud.com

TelZar 019 Deploys FTS' Convergent Billing & Customer Care Solution

FTS' Leap(TM) Billing supports range of services for Israel's new international carrier

HERZLIYA, Israel, January 30, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    FTS [http://www.fts-soft.com ], a global provider of billing, customer care and policy
control solutions for communications and content service providers, today announced that
it has implemented its Leap(TM) Billing, a comprehensive end-to-end billing and customer
care solution at TelZar 019, a provider of international calling services.

    019 is a new international carrier in Israel offering a range of prepaid and postpaid
communications services to a growing number of customers. The implementation of FTS' Leap
Billing includes charging, billing and customer care as well as interconnect billing. Leap
Billing also provides 019 with the ability to manage the relationships with its dealers
and resellers through the Reseller Management module. At the same time, Leap Billing's
customer management solution enables 019 to offer its subscribers a single point of
contact for all their queries.

    "We selected FTS because Leap Billing will open up TelZar to new possible services and
increased flexibility," said Azarya Sela, Managing Director at TelZar 019. "In addition to
the new services we are able to rapidly introduce, resulting in new revenue opportunities,
it will also enable us to improve our subscriber-facing activities. FTS is committed to
providing us with the best possible telecom billing system and we're looking forward to
continued growth with FTS."

    "This is another great deal for FTS. Our Leap Billing solution enables 019 to build
pricing rules and marketing plans which take into account each and every customer's usage
patterns and the richness of the choices they make," said Nir Asulin, CEO, FTS. "Thanks to
Leap Billing, 019 can roll out new services, bundles and promotions immediately. We were
able to implement the system quickly and simply and Leap Billing will ensure that billing
will not be a bottleneck for 019 as they implement new services or packages in the
future."

    Leap Billing is a flexible, convergent billing
[http://www.fts-soft.com/category/leap-billing ], customer care and online charging
solution that realizes substantial reductions in OPEX and CAPEX while increasing customer
satisfaction and retention. Based on FTS' patented business-control technology
(DoTree(TM)), the solution captures events delivered over single or multiple network
technologies in real-time and responds to them based on a preconfigured set of business
policies or actions. This flexibility and ease of use enables the service providers'
billing to become a business enabler for offering new marketing plans or services, with a
rapid time-to-market.

    About TelZar 019

    TelZar 019 is a new international carrier, providing international calling services
and voice termination services in Israel. The company offers a range of prepaid and
postpaid communications services to a growing customer base.

    About FTS

    FTS is a leading provider of billing, customer care and policy control solutions for
communications and content service providers. By analyzing events from a business
standpoint rather than just billing them, FTS allows providers to better understand their
customer base and leverage business value from every event and interaction. FTS deploys
its full range of end-to-end, stand-alone and add- on telecom billing
[http://www.fts-soft.com/category/products ] and policy control
[http://www.fts-soft.com/category/policy-control ] solutions to customers in over 40
countries and implements solutions in wireless, wireline, cable, content and broadband
markets including multiple cross-network installations.

    Serving the evolving needs of telecommunications providers, the company's operations
comprise international R&D locations and strategically-located sales support offices
worldwide. Further information is available at http://www.fts-soft.com.

   
    For further information please contact:

    Joshua PR: Patrick Smith, Tel. +44-7734-600553, patrick.smith@joshuapr.com

    FTS: Moshe Peterfreund, Tel. +972-9-952-6500, press@fts-soft.com

Source: FTS

NetLearning Expands Courseware Offerings From the American Heart Association

Entire catalog of eLearning courses from the American Heart Association now available to NetLearning customers

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NetLearning, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of online courses and eLearning software for healthcare workers and hospital administrators, today announced an expanded relationship with the American Heart Association (AHA), the leader in emergency cardiovascular care resources, to distribute additional course offerings. With the addition of these courses, NetLearning customers now have access to AHA's entire catalog of eLearning courses through the award-winning NetLearning learning management system (LMS) and the new NetLearning Connect!.

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"We are excited to offer our customers even more lifesaving cardiac courses from the American Heart Association," said Will Passano, vice president, NetLearning. "We now distribute all of the courses that AHA has to offer, 15 in total. Between the advanced technology of the NetLearning LMS, and the proven courseware solutions produced by AHA, cardiac training will now be both efficient and easy to access. All AHA courses are completed online, at the professionals own pace, fitting in perfectly with the busy lifestyle of today's healthcare workers."

Courses provided by the AHA strive to prepare healthcare providers to effectively respond to life-threatening cardiac events. A variety of options are available, including courses in the areas of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), pediatrics and stroke. Among the courses available are the popular HeartCode® BLS Part 1 and HeartCode® ACLS Part 1, which are web-based, instructional courses that allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. Through eSimulation technology, students apply the knowledge learned to patient cases and see the results of their decision in real-time.

The NetLearning LMS is one of the most advanced systems available in the healthcare industry today. Built in .NET/Microsoft SQL Server architecture, it was designed and refined by healthcare professionals in the field to ensure maximum efficiency when managing, tracking and reporting on staff development, training and compliance. Unlike other systems, NetLearning's LMS platform offers integration with HR systems, sending information on grades and course completion dates to automate payroll, scheduling, merit raises and other performance initiatives as determined by the administrator.  Additionally, through the new NetLearning Connect!, a link between any SCORM 1.2-conformant LMS and NetLearning's catalog of healthcare e-learning courseware, any given hospital will have the ability to utilize NetLearning courseware through the LMS of its choice.

For more information on these courses, or any other products offered through NetLearning, please visit http://www.netlearning.cengage.com.

About NetLearning and Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. NetLearning, part of Cengage Learning, is an e-learning solutions provider developing products specifically for the health care industry since 1995. The NetLearning product suite allows for the deployment, management, and reporting of training-related activities. For more information about NetLearning, please visit http://www.netlearning.cengage.com.

SOURCE  Cengage Learning

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

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

Verizon Wireless Invests $159 Million in Indiana

2011 Network Spending Supports Growing Company & Consumer Demand

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $159 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Indiana, which includes the expansion of 4G LTE to 23 Hoosier cities, 10 major universities and four professionalsporting venues.

The company's continuing investment to support Indiana's infrastructure required for economic development and robust business growth included:

    --  Adding new cell sites and upgrading equipment on existing cell sites to
        increase coverage and capacity of the company's voice and data network;
    --  Installing permanent backup generators at cell sites to ensure the
        network remains reliable during times of crisis;
    --  And prepping the backbone of the network to deploy 4G LTE at urban and
        rural locations across the state;
"The reliability of Verizon's network is a vital key for not only businesses, research parks, start-ups and entrepreneurs, but also for consumers," said Beth Drohan, Midwest Area Vice President - Network, Verizon Wireless. "As Verizon continues to cover America with the blazing fast speeds 4G LTE offers, customers will depend on our network even more, thereby changing the face of how we do business and how we rely on wireless devices."

Granby said the strategic investment will help major urban centers as well as innovative rural broadband communities across Indiana to be front and center as they bid on new businesses and host events such as Super Bowl XLVI and collegiate basketball playoffs.

In Indiana, the network investment also covers upgrades that will maximize the upcoming Super Bowl experience for an anticipated 150,000 visitors expected to converge on the state capital for the big game February 5. This will be the first year that 4G LTE technology is available for smartphone and tablet users at the site of the Super Bowl, offering the fastest data speeds available for NFL fans visiting Indianapolis.

Verizon Wireless - the official wireless service provider of the NFL - has built network enhancements in more than 30 venues, including major hotels and all of the facilities where the game and related events will take place. The company also constructed new Wi-Fi systems at the stadium and convention center, which builds additional redundancy and reliability into the network.

Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.3 billion on improvements to its network in Indiana.

For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter  Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Indiana by following @VZWmichelle on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwmichelle. For all the latest news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWnews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWnews.

About Verizon Wireless in IndianaIn Indiana, Verizon Wireless has more than 700 employees and 36 company-owned retail locations in 25 cities, including Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Carmel, Clarksville, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lawrence, Mishawaka, Merrillville, Muncie, Noblesville, Plainfield, Portage, Schererville, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso and Warsaw.

About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 108.7 million total wireless connections, including 92.2 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680, michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com, or Kyle Niederpruem, for Verizon Wireless, +1-317-509-7334, kyle@kylecommunications.com

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

Little Black Bag, Breakthrough Online Shopping Site Announces Launch

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Black Bag, a new cutting edge social commerce site that offers a personalized collection of brand name women's merchandise, announced today it has officially launched.

Little Black Bag draws inspiration from the Japanese shopping concept fukubukuro, or "lucky bag sale," where shoppers buy a mystery bag of fashion products and trade the items with friends. On Little Black Bag, shoppers take an interactive style quiz and are offered a personalized mystery bag filled with the best in women's fashion and beauty products. Shoppers then have a week to search the Little Black Bag marketplace and trade with others to assemble their perfect bag of items. Once trading is over, the products in the bag are shipped out. Trading is fun and exciting, as shoppers discover new brands and see what products are trending. In addition, select users can win "Delights" - hot seasonal products worth 4-5 times the price of their bag.

Little Black Bag offers premium accessories, jewelry, handbags, cosmetics, and home goods. In less than 3 months, the company has signed over 80 top brands like Z Spoke by Zac Posen, BCBGeneration, Betsey Johnson, and Kenneth Jay Lane, among others. Shoes and apparel will soon be available.

Customers choose between two pricing options: a single purchase option at $59.95 or a monthly membership at $49.95. A Happiness Guarantee allows users to cancel their Little Black Bag of products any time, ensuring members can shop with confidence and in a risk-free way.

"There is a genuine void in the online fashion category for interactivity and excitement," said Co- Founder and CEO, Dan Murillo. "The vision for Little Black Bag is to bring the real-world thrill of discovery and shopping with friends to the Internet," Murillo adds.

Murillo and Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Sasha Siddhartha, both Stanford grads, along with Co-Founder and President David Weissman lead the senior team at Little Black Bag. Weissman was most recently an executive at GSI Commerce.

"I didn't believe there was such a thing as 'social commerce' before Little Black Bag," said Weissman. "I had many start-up companies pitch me their social commerce ideas over the last 24 months, but there was nothing social about them - you shopped by yourself. Little Black bag is the first incarnation of a truly engaging social commerce experience."

Due to the early success of Little Black Bag, the company has already expanded to include a buying team in New York City and completed several key management hires. As a result of their recent Series A financing, Little Black Bag will continue to build out their product offerings and grow their team.

Visit Little Black Bag online at LittleBlackBag.com, or on Facebook and Twitter.

For more information please contact: Rachael LaRoche Bollare, 310.246.0983 Rachael@bollare.com

SOURCE  Little Black Bag

Little Black Bag

Web Site: http://littleblackbag.com

Mobli Teams Up with Lance Armstrong in New Video and Photo Sharing Partnership

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobli, the popular visual-social media platform, announced today an exciting new partnership with Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France champion. Users will be able to subscribe to Armstrong's private channel on Mobli's versatile platform that he will use to keep his followers up to date with images and video. He will also post moments from his training sessions as well as his work with the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

To view Lance's Mobli channel visit http://www.mobli.com/lancearmstrong.

"When I was first introduced to Mobli, I immediately thought it was an extraordinary platform and an innovative yet accessible way for different audiences to share their stories," Armstrong said. "I'm excited to use Mobli as a direct channel for my social media followers to get a personal look at my experiences day to day."

"Lance Armstrong is an icon and a truly inspiring individual to people all over the world. Lance has shown us that nothing is impossible and it is that spirit that we have adopted at Mobli. As a social media pioneer, Lance was one of the first people to reach one million followers on Twitter, and his vote of confidence in joining Mobli's advisory board means a lot to us," said Moshiko Hogeg, Mobli's CEO. "We are so excited to be working with him. We look forward to the exciting updates that Lance will be sharing via Mobli, and to enabling his fans to see the world through his eyes."

Mobli also announces additional partnerships that it has forged in conjunction with its agreement with Lance Armstrong. Bill Stapleton, founder of Capital Sports & Entertainment and Lance Armstrong's long-time agent, will work together with Mobli to explore avenues to promote its visual-social platform. Stapleton was a founding partner in the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the relaunch of Lollapalooza, and C3 Presents.

Additionally, Mobli has signed an agreement with Andrew Razeghi, a bestselling author and professor at the top-ranked Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and an advisor to many Fortune 500 companies on the subjects of digital media, innovation, and marketing.

Armstrong, Stapleton, and Razeghi will join Mobli's Board of Advisors as well.

About Mobli:

Mobli, where users can share moments and see the world through other people's eyes, is a real-time, visual social media platform, made up of subject-based channels such as people, places and topics. Mobli is the leading photo and video sharing application on the Android platform, and. has seen significant celebrity adoption, providing its users with an intimate connection with otherwise inaccessible personalities such as Lance Armstrong, Leonardo DiCaprio, David Arquette, Ethan Suplee, Andre Berto, Rudy Gay, Jaime King, Stephen Curry, Soleil Moon Frye, Paris Hilton and many others.

For press inquiries please contact:

Shelley Reinstein
Autumn Communications
Shelley@autumncommunications.com
310-801-9413

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