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Top U.S. Professors Unite With The Faculty Project To Offer Free Online Courses

Unprecedented Move Will Bring College-Level Learning To the Computers, Tablets, and Smartphones of People All Over the World

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan.26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Udemy, a marketplace for online learning, today announced the debut of The Faculty Project (http://www.facultyproject.com), a remarkable initiative that brings together outstanding educators from many of America's most prestigious universities to teach free courses online. Staffed by professors from such world-class institutions as Dartmouth, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Vassar, Duke, Northwestern, the University of Virginia and others, the new Web site will enable people from all over the world to benefit from college-level learning on a variety of stimulating and practical subjects--at no cost whatsoever.

Subjects on the Udemy-powered site were chosen by the faculty themselves and cover a broad range of topics from Business and Law to History, Engineering, Public Health, Literature and Archaeology. Enrollment is now available at FacultyProject.com, with classes being created and uploaded throughout the Spring semester of 2012.

Teaching members of The Faculty Project have been recognized by their students and peers as being among the world's best and most engaging professors. All have won specific awards for teaching excellence, and many have garnered "Outstanding Professor of the Year" awards at their institutions.

"We couldn't be more proud of the educators that have agreed to participate in this truly unique endeavor. Each is participating without pay, simply because they are interested in bringing knowledge to the global community," said Tim Parks, Director of The Faculty Project. "Their knowledge, teaching skills, and passion for their respective subjects are truly exceptional."

On-Demand, InteractiveCourses on The Faculty Project will be available to students on an on-demand basis. Each course is a curated collection of videos, PowerPoint presentations, PDF documents, articles and other materials. A discussion board allows students to post comments and questions to the rest of the class and gives professors the opportunity to interact with their online audience.

A sampling of the subjects initially on The Faculty Project includes:

    --  Introduction to Business Strategy--Michael Lenox, Darden School of
        Business, University of Virginia
    --  Introduction to Operations Management--Gad Allon, Kellogg School of
        Management, Northwestern University
    --  Economics of Energy and the Environment--Ben Ho, Vassar College
    --  Budgeting in Accounting--Ken Milani, Mendoza College of Business, Notre
        Dame University
    --  History of Modern China--Pamela Crossley, Dartmouth College
    --  Brazil for Beginners--Marshall Eakin, Vanderbilt University
    --  The United States Constitution: A Biography--Robert Allison, Suffolk
        University
    --  Public Health--David Dausey, Mercyhurst; honorary faculty member at
        Carnegie Mellon
    --  Ancient Greek Religion--Robert Garland, Colgate University
    --  Perspectives on Contemporary American Democracy--Jeb Barnes, University
        of Southern California
    --  Elixir: A History of Water and Humans--Brian Fagan (retired), University
        of California/Santa Barbara
    --  Classics of American Literature: T.S. Eliot--Victor Strandberg, Duke
        University
    --  Building Information Modeling for Sustainable Design--Glenn Katz,
        Stanford University
    --  Select Classics in Russian Literature--Irwin Weil (Emeritus),
        Northwestern University
    --  The Cognitive Neuroscience of Mindfulness--Amishi Jha, University of
        Miami
Support from Faculty"I am looking forward to taking the next step in open digital learning, bringing together the best possibilities of the classroom with the best possibilities of digital resources, and making the latest results available to the greatest number," said Pamela Crossley, Professor of History at Dartmouth College. "The new platform should be a frontier on the integration of text, interactive software, and the insights of individual instructors."

"Fostering broad access to education is critical for advancing business and society," noted Gad Allon, Associate Professor of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. "I'm eager to tailor and extend essential management lessons through this online teaching platform, bringing knowledge to a global, diverse audience."

"This project creates an incredible and unprecedented opportunity to share lessons that empower and inspire people to improve their lives and change their worlds," added Glenn Katz, Educator at Stanford University's Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering as well as Educational Solutions Specialist at Autodesk. "The Faculty Project brings together a critical mass of educators and topics that will help prove the effectiveness and demonstrate the value of this new learning approach, while providing valuable feedback and insights about how to enhance and continue improving it."

Enroll NowAnyone with a computer, tablet or smartphone with an Internet connection can enroll for a course on The Faculty Project. Additional faculty and courses will be announced as they become available. To learn more, visit http://www.facultyproject.com.

About The Faculty Project:The Faculty Project brings academia's most outstanding professors to the computers, tablets, and smartphones of people all over the world. Powered by Udemy, The Faculty Project courses are free with open enrollment for anyone with an Internet connection. Visit http://www.facultyproject.com.

About Udemy:Udemy, the world's marketplace for online learning, is a platform that allows anyone to teach and learn. Just as blogging democratized the publishing industry, enabling anyone to instantly become a journalist, Udemy seeks to dramatically change education by empowering millions of experts around the world to teach and share what they know. Privately-owned Udemy is funded by Lightbank, MHS Capital, 500 Startups and other investors responsible for funding Internet giants like YouTube, LinkedIn, Zynga, Twitter and Yelp.  The company is based in San Francisco.  To learn more, visitwww.udemy.com.

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Udemy

CONTACT: Lauren Kaminski, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9317, lkaminski@sspr.com

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

Sogeti Launches Free iOS and Android Software Testing Life Cycle App: TMap® Life Cycle

Free app places more than 25 years of software Testing and Quality Assurance expertise into the hands of Sogeti customers.

DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sogeti, a leading provider of professional technology services, specializing in Application Management, Infrastructure Management, High-Tech Engineering and Testing, has launched a free app for iOS and Android: TMap® Life Cycle.

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Sogeti's TMap® is the world-leading methodology for structured risk-based software testing. An essential element of TMap® is the lifecycle, covering the key steps in testing strategy and execution, in the end-to-end process of achieving robust business-critical applications.

Sogeti's TMap® Life Cycle app provides this mobile-based framework, guiding software testers through the software testing lifecycle, from planning and infrastructure to control and all stages of a critical path. Using TMap®'s structured framework for end-to-end test process, this app helps testing professionals track the progress of their projects. It also enables the earlier identification of defects resulting in the consistent reduction of timelines by at least 30%, lowering overall costs.

The new app is available now in the Android Marketplace and the App Store. It is compatible with Android mobile devices as well as the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPads. It provides users with free downloads to support the TMap® process, including checklists and templates. The app also features videos explaining test design techniques, product risk analysis and methods to determine test strategy, as well as links to software testing resources such as eBooks and whitepapers.

"TMap® is a sophisticated, proven and trusted software test management methodology, relied upon by tens of thousands of software testers across the globe for structured risk-based testing," said Dan Hannigan, National Vice President of the Managed Testing Practice for Sogeti USA. "Releasing this free app is just another extension of our primary goal, which is making structured software testing and quality assurance methods easily available to professional testers."

To download this free app, go to the Android Marketplace or App Store, and search for "TMap® Life Cycle."

About TMap®

TMap® (Test Management Approach) is Sogeti's business-driven, risk-based methodology for structured software testing, relevant to organizations of all sizes and vertical markets. An adaptive method, suitable for all test situations in development environments, including new development, maintenance, waterfall/iterative/agile development, customized or packaged software, TMap® addresses the key issues of quality, time and cost across the development lifecycle. The app describes different phases of the TMap® lifecycle.
TMap®, TMap NEXT®, TPI® and TPI NEXT® are registered trademarks of Sogeti.

About Sogeti USA

Sogeti USA is a premier provider of information technology services to businesses and public sector organizations. Operating in 23 U.S. locations, Sogeti's business model is built on providing customers with local accountability and vast delivery expertise. Sogeti is a leader in helping clients develop, implement and manage practical IT solutions to help run their business better. With over 40 years of experience, Sogeti offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including Advisory Services, Application Development & Integration, Business Information Management, Engineering Services, Infrastructure Services and Testing Services. To learn more, visit: http://www.us.sogeti.com

About Sogeti

Sogeti is a leading provider of professional technology services, specializing in Application Management, Infrastructure Management, High-Tech Engineering and Testing. Working closely with its clients, Sogeti enables them to leverage technological innovation and achieve maximum results. Sogeti brings together more than 20,000 professionals in 15 countries and is present in over 100 locations in Europe, the US and India. Sogeti is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cap Gemini S.A., listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. For more information please visit http://www.sogeti.com.

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Nicole Scrivner, Sogeti USA Marketing Manager, +1-937-424-9487, nicole.scrivner@us.sogeti.com

Web Site: http://www.us.sogeti.com

Ethertronics EtherSmart LTE 1.0(TM) Phone Adaptive Antenna(TM) Solution Nominated for GSMA Global Mobile Awards in Best Technology Breakthrough Category

Ethertronics Active Antenna System Solution Recognized for its Ability to Help Solve LTE Network and Device Challenges

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethertronics, a leading technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF system solutions to deliver the best connected experience, today announced its EtherSmart LTE 1.0 Phone Adaptive Antenna solution has been nominated for the GSMA 2012 Global Mobile Awards in the Best Technology Breakthrough category. As part of its active antenna systems portfolio, EtherSmart LTE 1.0 is being recognized for its ability to meet global wireless carrier and OEM specifications for the challenging industrial designs that exist for LTE mobile phones.

EtherSmart LTE 1.0, a Phone Adaptive Antenna system solution, uses Active Impedance Matching techniques to enable a 50 percent reduction in physical antenna volume while maintaining optimal performance and consistent connection to the network. The additional space can be used to add more components for increased functionality. Alternatively, these techniques can be used to cover a wider bandwidth in the same antenna volume. In addition, for OEMs, time-to-market is reduced since EtherSmart LTE 1.0 is able to dynamically re-tune itself when changes are made to the device during the design process. Significantly reducing the antenna design process allows OEMs to save time and money in bringing products to market. This solution includes patented tuning capabilities that result in better phone performance - even in the smallest of form factors and independent of how a person holds their phone. EtherSmart LTE 1.0 is unique in that no other solution like it is available on the market.

"We are thrilled that our EtherSmart LTE 1.0 Phone Adaptive Antenna Solution is being honored by the GSMA," said Laurent Desclos, president and CEO of Ethertronics. "This acknowledgement validates our vision that active antenna system solutions are the future of mobile devices. This is the first generation of our active antenna systems portfolio with much more innovation to come. Our global team is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for next-generation networks such as 4G LTE and beyond."

"Reflecting the intensity of competition and innovation across the mobile ecosystem, we saw a record 600 entries and an exceptionally high quality field of contenders vying for this year's Global Mobile Awards," said Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. "It is a significant achievement to have made the shortlist, and our warmest congratulations go to all the nominees. We look forward to the unveiling of the winners at the Mobile World Congress next month."

The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. The Global Mobile Awards are the most highly sought after awards in the global communications industry. Established in 1996, the Awards attract entries from across the world and are judged by a panel of independent, highly respected experts. They are presented at the Mobile World Congress, the mobile industry's annual gathering of around 60,000 senior industry leaders, executives, media, analysts and influencers.

About Ethertronics

Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Ethertronics is a technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF system solutions to deliver the best connected experience for operators, OEMs, and consumers. The company is established in designing and manufacturing high-performance embedded antenna system solutions supporting a wide range of applications. Ethertronics' patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) technology has a legacy as a strong foundation for passive, as well as active antennas designs. Ethertronics' technology has been selected by major customers with worldwide annual shipments well over 100 million annually. Ethertronics maintains a global network of design centers and manufacturing operations. For more information, visit http://www.ethertronics.com.

Jessica Levy/Valerie Christopherson
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1.949.608.0276
ethertronics@globalresultspr.com

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Ethertronics

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

Prepaid Cards Offer Americans a Safe, Secure and Cost Effective Way to Manage Their Finances

According to Bretton Woods, Consumers Pay a Minimum Yearly Cost of $76 to Use Prepaid Cards Compared to the Minimum Yearly Cost of $218 for a Low-Balance Checking Account

MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The recent launch of several new prepaid debit cards has brought fresh attention to prepaid cards. Unlike credit cards, prepaid debit cards allow consumers to manage their money, control spending, and avoid interest charges and credit card debt.

Both Federal and State governments are using prepaid cards to distribute government benefits including unemployment compensation and Social Security. According to a 2011 Hudson Institute study, The Move to Digital Payment: When the Check is No Longer in the Mail, US Treasury estimates that moving all Social Security payments to direct deposit or prepaid cards would save taxpayers $125 million a year.

"Not only is there is a cultural shift happening in the way businesses and governments manage their payments, but also in the way people manage their finances. Many young people today have never set foot in a bank or written a check, while others are choosing prepaid cards because they either can't qualify for a bank account or don't want to pay rising checking account fees," said Kirsten Trusko, President & Executive Director of the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association (NBPCA).

Additionally, many prepaid cards offer savings programs, which help consumers save money. As noted in New America Foundation'spolicy paper, Beyond Barriers: Designing Savings Accounts for Lower-Income Consumers, "consumers using the savings pocket of a prepaid card reported that customers who set up defaults or automatic transfers into their savings accounts had more success accumulating savings." The policy paper further recommended "to help bridge the gap between where small-dollar savings products are offered and where consumers are located . . . the small-dollar savings products could be sold at retail outlets through branchless banking or as a reloadable prepaid product."

Stacked up against low-balance checking accounts, the yearly cost of using a prepaid debit card is less.  Prepaid debit cards, like checking accounts, offer different fee structures to meet each individual's needs.  Most card providers will waive monthly fees if consumers either get their wages or benefits directly deposited to the cards or maintain higher monthly balances, similar to checking account options offered by banks. Moreover, prepaid cardholders can avoid paying ATM fees by using in-network ATMs, just like debit card users, or by requesting cash back with purchases at retailers, just like debit card users.

A Bretton Woods March 2011 study comparing the cost of using cash, low-balance checking accounts and prepaid cards concluded:

    --  Reloadable prepaid card users' costs range from $76 to $261.35 annually
        if they use direct deposit and without direct deposit yearly fees range
        from $184.35 to $380.15.
    --  Bank customers pay from $218 to $284 annually for a basic checking
        account.
    --  Consumers who pay to cash checks and live a cash-based lifestyle pay
        $140 to more than $720 annually.
Prepaid cards are viable alternatives to checking accounts, are issued by highly regulated banks and offer a variety of consumer protections including FDIC insurance on a pass-through basis and the card brand's zero liability protections against lost, stolen or fraudulent charges. Additionally, the majority of general purpose reloadable card issuers voluntarily provide Regulation E coverage as it applies to payroll cards. Prepaid card issuers comply with all applicable fee disclosure requirements and consumers also have access to card and fee data both online, or via a toll-free telephone call.

"It's important to remember that not everyone qualifies for free checking and the basic checking account services that many of us take for granted. Prepaid cards often compare favorably with the potential costs of low balance checking accounts," continued Trusko. "Prepaid cards provide an option to consumers who might otherwise be dependent on an insecure and inefficient cash-and-carry lifestyle."

A significant portion of the American population cannot pass the processes used by banks, such as ChexSystems, which qualify consumers for a bank account. According to the 2009 FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households an estimated 7.7% of US households, about 9 million, are unbanked and an estimated 17.9% of US households, about 21 million, are underbanked. Approximately 80% of all banks and credit unions nationwide are members of, or use, ChexSystems. Prepaid card fills a void in the financial services marketplace for these individuals, enabling them to access the financial mainstream.

According to a KPMG study, today's financially underserved market who may choose the prepaid debit card option include recent graduates, hourly workers, immigrants and higher income workers who may have lost jobs, homes to foreclosures or filed bankruptcy due to the recession and can no longer qualify for checking accounts.  For those who need or want another option in handling their finances, prepaid cards allow individuals to participate in our electronic, card-based marketplace with the safety, convenience and security of a bank debit card without the discrimination, risk and cost of carrying cash.

About the NBPCA

The Network Branded Prepaid Card Association (NBPCA) is a non-profit, inter-industry trade association that seeks to educate, advocate, protect and promote on behalf of network branded prepaid debit cards and represents the common interests of the many types of companies who come together to deliver the wide variety of prepaid products. For additional information, visit http://www.NBPCA.org.

SOURCE  NBPCA

NBPCA

CONTACT: Crystal Wright, +1-202-549-8072, or Jennifer Tramontana, +1-303-929-9636

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

A Game-Changing Sequel to Socialnomics by Digital Pioneer and Hult International Business School Professor Erik Qualman Is Making Waves Around the World

BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The book, entitled Digital Leader, uses real-life examples and Qualman's extensive research to summarize five keys to success and influence for effective leadership in today's digital world.

"In the book I help people to lead a better digital life today and show them how small changes can shape what their digital legacy will look like 100 years from now," said Qualman, Professor at Hult International Business School. "All the time we're leaving a digital footprint, but there's also a digital shadow -- that's the stuff that other people write about you. So even if you avoid new technology all together, what you do offline will be posted online by others -- creating a digital shadow. In the U.S. 92% of children under two-years-old already have a digital shadow."

Qualman rose to prominence after high-profile stints at global companies like Yahoo, AT&T and Cadillac. Qualman embraced social media early and is now a respected authority in digital circles, delivering keynote speeches to business and government leaders, as well as, students at Hult International Business School in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai and Shanghai. Socialnomics, the forerunner to his new book, made Amazon's number one bestseller list in the UK, US, Germany, Korea, Italy, Japan, Brasil and Canada. "My goal with Digital Leader was to create a book for anyone who wants to improve their online presence and digital footprint. I provide tactical and practical advice that people can do today to make a difference that lasts a lifetime."

Digital Leader is on sale now.

Erik Qualman is author of Socialnomics and a blog of the same name.

About Hult International Business School

Hult is the world's most international business school with campuses in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Shanghai. The School offers a range of business-focused programs including MBA, Executive MBA, Master and Undergraduate degrees. Hult's one-year MBA program is ranked in the top 30 in the world by The Economist and among the top 100 by the Financial Times.  http://www.hult.edu.

SOURCE  Hult International Business School

Hult International Business School

CONTACT: CONTACT: Carolin Bachmann, +44(798)534-0179, carolin.bachmann@hult.edu

Web Site: http://www.hult.edu

The Neat® Company Will Showcase Market-Leading Digital Filing System at Macworld 2012

Macworld features Neat's comprehensive digital filing system including the newly announced NeatCloud(TM) and NeatMobile(TM) for the iOS platform

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Macworld Booth #635 --The Neat® Company, leader in digital filing systems for the home and small business, today announced that it will be showcasing their comprehensive digital filing system at Macworld 2012.  Neat's digital filing system consists of the Neat software platform; the Company's popular scanning solutions NeatDesk® and NeatReceipts®; and newly announced products NeatCloud(TM) and NeatMobile(TM).  Visitors to booth #635 will receive an overview of Neat's digital filing system capabilities by reviewing paper document scanning, as well as information capture, access, and sharing capabilities on the iPhone and iPad.

Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the release of NeatCloud and NeatMobile, will extend Neat's unique capabilities beyond the desktop.  Using any internet browser, Neat customers will be able to easily access and share the information in their existing Neat digital filing systems.  Users will also be able to capture documents, receipts, or business cards using their mobile device.

The Neat Company will showcase their offerings throughout Macworld 2012 at the Moscone Center on the show floor at booth #635.  Previews of Neat's new and existing digital filing system capabilities will be available, including:

Neat Software Platform for Mac - Neat software uses optical character recognition (OCR) and parsing technology that understands words and symbols from paper and electronic documents.  In addition to organizing and locating information, Neat's software extracts key pieces of data from documents and accurately parses it to create contact lists, expense reports, budget analysis, and tax prep. 

NeatCloud - NeatCloud is designed and engineered to provide users with their own customized cloud-based information ecosystem.  Accessing important information is now quicker and easier than ever before.  NeatCloud provides backup and automatically syncs with Neat's desktop and mobile software to provide users with seamless, unfettered access to their information.

NeatMobile - NeatMobile will allow customers to use their smartphones and tablets to capture and store information to their Neat digital filing systems.  The application will be available for iPhone, iPad and Android operating systems.  Additionally, users will be able to access, share, and sync this information with a NeatCloud account.

NeatDesk - A high-speed desktop scanner and digital filing system, the NeatDesk quickly turns paper into organized digital files.  More than just a great scanner, NeatDesk also includes Neat's software to identify and extract key information from paper files, and then automatically organizes it in the easy to use database.

NeatReceipts - Weighing in at less than one pound and powered by USB, NeatReceipts is perfect for on the road, business, or home.  The portable scanner and digital filing system helps users manage all of their paperwork on their computer - wherever they happen to be.

General availability of the NeatCloud and NeatMobile products is anticipated in spring 2012.  The subscription pricing model for these new offerings will be announced at that time.

The Neat Company's solutions can be purchased online at Neat.com, Apple.com and Amazon.com.  They are also available through retailers such as Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond.

About Digital Filing Systems
A digital filing system is a computer and/or cloud-based repository where important documents and information can be safely stored, organized and easily retrieved and shared.  The information can originate from analog (paper) or digital formats (PDF, JPEG, etc.) and be placed in the digital filing system by scanning, emailing, mobile device image capture or uploading.

About The Neat Company
The Neat® Company has created a new way for small businesses and consumers to transform the documents that are important to them into useable digital information.  We manufacture and market a unique combination of software and hardware scanning solutions.  These solutions employ optical character recognition (OCR) and patented parsing technology to read information on receipts, business cards and documents--extracting data from both paper and digital sources so it can be used to easily create expense reports, complete tax forms, populate contact databases and track spending.

The Neat Company also enables our customers to build their own digital filing system.  This creates one centralized location where they can go to organize, find and share all of their important documents and files.

Founded in 2002, The Neat Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa.  For more information, please visit http://www.neat.com.

SOURCE  The Neat Company

The Neat Company

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Amber Lutz, Garfield Group Public Relations, +1-609-221-5834, alutz@garfieldgroup.com

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

Garmin Transitions Map Provider in Australia and New Zealand

NAVTEQ to deliver mapping data for Garmin's class leading nuvi PND range

SYDNEY, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin has today announced that it will transition its map provider for the majority of its nuvi range of Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) to NAVTEQ from February 2012. Garmin PNDs in Australia and New Zealand released from next month will join the majority of Garmin's global PND range that already trust NAVTEQ as a map provider.

"Garmin is known for providing the best navigation experience for PND users around the world," said Trevor Berrange, Managing Director, Garmin Australasia. "NAVTEQ has been Garmin's map provider in the United States and throughout most European countries for many years and they have invested heavily in the Australian and New Zealand markets to provide a quality map solution for our customers."

"We are proud to have been chosen by Garmin as the mapping provider for their class leading nuvi range of PNDs and believe this is testament to both the strength of our mapping data and our emphasis on local development," said Kirk Mitchell, Vice President, Asia Pacific Sales, NAVTEQ. "Our significant resources here in Australia and New Zealand and our relationship with Garmin in other parts of the world have allowed us to make this significant collaboration work for both Garmin and NAVTEQ."

All Garmin nuvi models released from February 2012 onwards in Australia and New Zealand will be manufactured with NAVTEQ maps onboard. Garmin's fitness, outdoor and marine ranges will remain unchanged.

For more information about Garmin's products and services, go to http://www.garmin.com.au.

About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and Forerunner are registered trademarks and ANT+ and Garmin Connect are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. 

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations.  The forwzard-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual  Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2010, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983).  A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html.  No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of location content in the form of maps, traffic and places data that enables navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world.  NAVTEQ supplies precise, comprehensive location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions.  The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 5,800 employees located in 200 offices in 54 countries.

NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.

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NAVTEQ

CONTACT: Andres Lopez-Varela, + 61 2 9994 4476, mobile, + 61 420 323 887, alopez-varela@golinharris.com; or Kelly Lane, + 61 2 9994 4462, mobile, + 61 406 923 495, klane@golinharris.com

Web Site: http://www.garmin.com.au

Gigamon Offers New Solution to Address Traffic Visibility following Network Upgrade Cycle in Enterprises and Data Centers

New Technology Enables IT Managers to Intelligently Aggregate Data from 10Gb ports regardless of utilization rates; Portfolio Now Includes Forward Looking 40G Solution

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigamon®, the world leader in Traffic Visibility solutions, announced that it has expanded its portfolio of solutions to further enable enterprise managers to more efficiently and completely gain visibility of all traffic traversing their networks. Following a network upgrade cycle, higher speed, low-utilization ports created a challenge as the volume of traffic could not justify the higher-speed physical connectivity into a Visibility Fabric. The launch of two new products which combine to create a powerful aggregation solution, address this challenge. At the same time, the products double the density for the H Series family and deliver 40Gb connectivity in preparation for the next upgrade cycle and higher-speed monitoring tools in the future.

"Over the last few years, the exponential growth in communications has created traffic visibility problems for enterprises and data centers.  What they cannot see, they cannot measure, and what they cannot measure, they cannot manage," said Ted Ho, Gigamon CEO. "Our customers have been asking for a traffic aggregation solution to consolidate low-utilization connections before entering an intelligent Visibility Fabric, and in parallel the industry has been asking for a 40Gb solution to address the new backbone traffic visibility challenges. By expanding our existing Visibility Fabric solutions, Gigamon provides enterprises and data centers with a broad portfolio of solutions that can scale to accommodate virtually any current or future networking requirements they have."

GigaVUE-TA1

Gigamon's popular family of GigaVUE traffic visibility nodes, that create an intelligent and pervasive Visibility Fabric to deliver traffic flows from across broad networks to appropriate, centralized management, monitoring or security systems, now includes a solution designed specifically to aggregate traffic from low-utilization links. The GigaVUE-TA1 node consolidates multiple low utilization ports into "gateway" ports that connect directly into a Visibility Fabric. As enterprises and data centers transition from 1Gb to 10Gb networks, many upgraded ports continue to carry traffic below the 1Gb links originally replaced and often run at five percent utilization or lower. Aggregating data from these lower-utilization ports has typically been inefficient, resource demanding or costly, making the task difficult or even impossible to justify. When multiplied across numerous similar characteristic ports, the challenge can lead to a significant gap in network visibility. With the arrival of the Gigamon GigaVUE-TA1 node, traffic from low-utilization ports are aggregated in advance of connection into the Visibility Fabric, allowing for pervasive visibility and, as a direct result, improved measurement and management of an enterprises' network.

The GigaVUE-TA1 is ready for high availability and demanding deployments by delivering 640Gb of connectivity in 1RU, having front-to-back cooling and options for hot-swap power and fan trays.

New High-density GigaPORT Blade

With the arrival of the GigaPORT-Q02X32 H Series line-card, Gigamon expands its first-to-market terabit Visibility Fabric solution built around the H Series of chassis products. The new blade offers a full 320Gb of connectivity in a single chassis slot through 24 ports of 10Gb and 2 ports of 40Gb. This blade almost triples the connectivity density of the H Series while also providing high-speed traffic ingress from SPAN ports, inter-node stacking and aggregation uplinks at up to 40Gb. The blade also future proofed as it allows monitoring, management and security tools to be attached at 40Gb when the need arises. The GigaPort line card is compatible with all H Series products that are ready for data center deployments with front-to-back cooling, redundant power and fan, and offer high-density connectivity.

About the Visibility Fabric

At Gigamon we realized that delivering the visibility essential to operate, secure and maintain the complex system that is the IT infrastructure requires a new approach. With millions of traffic flows across thousands of endpoints, visibility needs to be pervasive, intelligent and dynamic. Using our patented, unique technology, we created a new approach and a new solution for delivering this visibility, called the Visibility Fabric. This new approach is intelligent and versatile in its ability to enable visibility into the network. For more information visit http://www.gigamon.com/visibility-delivered.

About Gigamon

Gigamon® provides intelligent Traffic Visibility Networking solutions for enterprises, data centers and service providers around the globe. Our technology empowers infrastructure architects, managers and operators with unmatched visibility into the traffic traversing both physical and virtual networks without affecting the performance or stability of the production environment. Through patented technologies, the Gigamon GigaVUE® portfolio of high availability and high density products intelligently delivers the appropriate network traffic to security, monitoring or management systems. With over seven years' experience designing and building intelligent traffic visibility products in the US, Gigamon serves the vertical market leaders of the Fortune 1000 and has an install base spanning 40 countries. For more information visit http://www.gigamon.com.

SOURCE  Gigamon

Gigamon

CONTACT: +1-408-263-2022, Public.Relations@Gigamon.com

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

Ekahau Launches Next-Generation Android-Based Wi-Fi Tool for Wireless Engineers and IT Managers

Ekahau Mobile Survey 2.0 for Android Brings Walk-Through WLAN Site Surveys and Network Heat-mapping to SmartPhones and Tablets

RESTON, Virginia, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Ekahau, the market leader in Wi-Fi site-survey tools
[http://www.ekahau.com/products/ekahau-site-survey/overview.html ] and real-time location
systems (RTLS), [http://www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/overview.html ]
today announced a new version of its Ekahau Mobile Survey
[http://www.ekahau.com/products/ekahau-mobile-survey/mobile-survey-overview.html ] for the
Android operating system.Ekahau Mobile Survey 2.0 introduces fully-featured site survey
and heat-mapping capabilities for enterprise Wi-Fi networks, previously available only for
laptop-based tools.

    (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052 )

    Ekahau Mobile Survey 2.0 is the industry's first touch-operatedenterprise-grade site
survey tool designed for use on tablets and phones, making it easier and faster to use as
compared to traditional competitive solutions in the market. For IT administrators and
wireless engineers, this translates into faster, more efficient deployments anda
simplified approach to troubleshootingandoptimization of Wi-Fi networks. It also brings
professional Wi-Fi verification and analysis into a price range suitable for
administrators of small and medium-scale Wi-Finetworks.

    Data gathered utilizing Mobile Survey 2.0 can be integrated with Ekahau Site Survey
[http://www.ekahau.com/products/ekahau-site-survey/overview.html ] (ESS), which is the
leading laptop-based site survey and planning tool for Wi-Fi networks. The user can
perform walk-through site surveys with a light-weight Android tablet or smart phone, and
export the information to a laptop for more in-depth data and network analysis and
reporting. Although recommended, Ekahau Site Survey is not required as all the features in
Ekahau Mobile Survey 2.0 can be operated without ESS.

    "Performing site surveys by carrying a laptop computer around for extended periods may
not be ideal for some people. The touch-operated Ekahau Mobile Survey for Smartphones and
tablets changes the way Wi-Fi networks are deployed." said Jussi Kiviniemi, director of
product marketing at Ekahau. "The operation could not be much simpler: import a floor plan
image, or take a photo of the fire escape plan. Then walk around the area, tapping your
location on the touch screen. You will immediately see the network infrastructure layout
as well as coverage heatmapson your tablet or phone."

    The key features
[http://www.ekahau.com/products/ekahau-mobile-survey/mobile-survey-features.html ] of the
previous Ekahau Mobile Survey are also present in version 2.0. These include: - Active and
passive on-the-spot network testing for data, voice and location tracking systems (RTLS)
- Touch-operated map view with wireless access point locations, configurations, and
current status - Continuous network monitoring, from the client device perspective,
including error logging

    Ekahau Mobile Survey 2.0 is now available from Ekahau and its distribution partners
for $399. For more information, please contact sales@ekahau.com.

    About Ekahau Inc.

    Ekahau Inc. is the industry leader in providing Wi-Fi-based RTLS solutions. Ekahau's
customers, including several Fortune 500 companies worldwide, are realizing the benefits
of Wi-Fi based location services and innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization
tools. Ekahau's solutions are being used in more than 300 hospitals around the world, as
well as by manufacturing, retail and industrial companies, government agencies and the
military. Ekahau partners include wireless software developers, leading system integrators
and international OEM partners, who develop and market wireless enterprise applications.
Ekahau is a U.S.-based corporation, with headquarters in Reston, Va., and other offices in
Saratoga, Calif.; Helsinki, Finland; Tokyo; and Hong Kong. For more information about
Ekahau, please visit http://www.ekahau.com.

Photo:
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Source: Ekahau

Media Contact: Cindi Loveall, Marketing Director, Ekahau,
+1-703-860-2850 x 1008, cindi.loveall(at)ekahau.com

Sopris Learning Invites Educators to Visit New YouTube Channel and Google+ Business Profile Page

LONGMONT, Colo., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sopris Learning, a provider of research-based assessments, supplemental and intervention materials, positive behavior interventions and supports, and professional development offerings, announces the creation of a new YouTube Channel and Google+ business profile page.

On the Sopris Learning YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/soprislearning), educators can expect to see success stories from schools across the country, interviews with Sopris Learning authors and trainers, instructive/professional development demonstrations, model lessons, customer testimonials, and effective product implementations in action.

The new Google+ (gplus.to/soprislearning) business profile page gives the 16 million members of Google+ access to the Sopris Learning Educator eCommunity, which connects teachers, administrators, researchers, and authors. The new forum is part of Sopris Learning's continued efforts--including through Facebook and Twitter--to foster meaningful communication among those whose primary objective is increasing student achievement.

In other news, Sopris Learning is pleased to announce that the 2011 Fall Webinar Series was a huge success! More than 1,200 education professionals logged on to hear from Sopris Learning authors and researchers about practical classroom and school solutions. The webinars provided more than 10,000 professional development hours, which are now available in the archives. Please join colleagues in the 2012 Spring Webinar Series for more tips, techniques, and ideas that really work in the classroom.

About Sopris Learning
For more than 35 years, Sopris Learning has focused exclusively on moving all students to their full academic potential. With a firm commitment to bridging the gap between research and practice, Sopris Learning supplemental products focus on the full spectrum of academic support--including assessments, supplements, interventions, positive behavior interventions and supports, and professional development. Whether implemented in a single classroom, schoolwide, or districtwide, Sopris Learning supplements have been proven to strengthen core instruction andto quickly and positively impact the academic achievement of students in literacy, math, and spoken language. Sopris Learning is a business unit of Cambium Learning(® )Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABCD) based in Dallas, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.soprislearning.com.

Media and Investor Contact:
Shannan Overbeck
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
214.932.9476
shannan.overbeck@cambiumlearning.com

SOURCE  Sopris Learning/Cambium Learning Group, Inc.

Sopris Learning/Cambium Learning Group, Inc.

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

Intel to Buy Patents and Next Generation Video Codec Software From RealNetworks

SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a significant number of its patents and its next generation video codec software to Intel Corporation for a purchase price of $120 million. Under terms of the sale, RealNetworks retains certain rights to continue to use the patents in current and future products.   

"Selling these patents to Intel unlocks some of the substantial and unrealized value of RealNetworks assets," said Thomas Nielsen, RealNetworks President and CEO. "It represents an extraordinary opportunity for us to generate additional capital to boost investments in new businesses and markets while still protecting our existing business. 

"RealNetworks is pleased Intel has agreed to acquire our next generation video codec software and team," said Nielsen. "Intel has a strong reputation as a technology innovator, and we believe they are well positioned to build on the development work and investment we've made in this area."

"As the technology industry evolves towards an experience-centric model, users are demanding more media and graphics capabilities in their computing devices. The acquisition of these foundational media patents, additional patents and video codec software expands Intel's diverse and extensive portfolio of intellectual property," said Renee James, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Software and Services Group. "We believe this agreement enhances our ability to continue to offer richer experiences and innovative solutions to end users across a wide spectrum of devices, including through Ultrabook devices, smartphones and digital media." 

In addition to the sale of the patents and next-generation video codec software, RealNetworks and Intel signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on future support and development of the next-generation video codec software and related products.

"We look forward to working with Intel to support the development of the next-generation video codec software and to expanding our relationship into new products and markets," said Nielsen.

RealNetworks does not anticipate that the sale of the approximately 190 patents and 170 patent applications and next generation video codec software will have any material impact on its businesses. RealNetworks businesses include a wide variety of SaaS products and services provided to global carriers, RealPlayer, the Helix streaming media platform, GameHouse online and social games, SuperPass and other media products and services sold both directly to consumers and through partners.

About RealNetworks

RealNetworks creates innovative applications and services that make it easy for people to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners, aiming to support every network, device, media type and social network. Find RealNetworks corporate information at http://www.realnetworks.com/about-us

RealNetworks, RealPlayer, Helix, SuperPass and GameHouse are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.  All other trademarks, names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Forward Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to future investments in RealNetworks' businesses, the impacts of the sale transaction on RealNetworks' businesses, the continued development of RealNetworks' technology assets, future technology development activities with Intel, benefits from the strategic relationship with Intel, RealNetworks' indemnification obligations under the sale agreement.  The press release also contains forward-looking statements relating to the completion of the sale transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approval and the satisfaction of other customary conditions.  More information about potential risk factors that could affect RealNetworks' business and financial results is included in RealNetworks' annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent year ended December 31, and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from estimates under different assumptions or conditions. RealNetworks assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.

SOURCE  RealNetworks, Inc.

RealNetworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Financial, Marj Charlier, RealNetworks, +1-206-225-6785, mcharlier@real.com, Press Only, Barbara Krause. Krause Taylor Associates for RealNetworks, +1-408-981-2429, barbara@krause-taylor.com

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

Belden Announces Additions to the Brilliance Audio Snake Cable Line

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Belden Inc. a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, introduces its outdoor and direct burial analog audio, plenum jacketed and plenum Banana Peel snake cable lines. These newly designed Brilliance Audio Snake Cables feature an ultra-rugged construction and deliver superior flexibility over a broad range of indoor and outdoor conditions.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090127/CG63239LOGO)

The Brilliance Audio Snake Cables are also well-suited for in-the-field and permanent installation to connect multiple channels in low-level (microphone) and high-level componentry such as console board equipment for recording, post production and sound system installations where ruggedness is essential.

Additions to this product line include three cable series - waterblocked, plenum, and Banana Peel constructions, each offering multiple benefits. Each cable series features a foil shield that is bonded to the jacket which is designed to maintain high performance while improving ease of termination.

The waterblocked product series consists of six (6) standard product codes with constructions ranging from 1 to 12 pairs. These products are suitable for direct burial and are outdoor-rated without the installation difficulties associated with gel installations.

In the plenum product series, Belden offers nine (9) product codes including the recent additions of 4, 6, 8 and 12-pair constructions with an overall jacket. Each pair is individually jacketed, eliminating the need for heat shrink. This simplifies field termination and reduces labor costs.

Belden also now offers 2, 4, and 6-pair audio snake cables in its patented Banana Peel construction. Banana Peel cables are easy-to-install composite cables. All component cables are bundled and affixed to a center spline, eliminating the need for an overall jacket. Installers can easily split the composite cable into individual cables by peeling them away from the center spline. Therefore the Banana Peel design requires less effort and less installation time than with traditional jacketed products. An additional benefit is that Banana Peel offers an overall smaller O.D., occupying less space in conduit, and a better bend radius.

For more information about the Belden Brilliance Snake Cables, visit our website at http://www.belden.com

About Belden

St. Louis-based Belden Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets cable, connectivity, and networking products in markets including industrial automation, enterprise, transportation, infrastructure, and consumer electronics. It has approximately 6,800 employees, and provides value for industrial automation, enterprise, education, healthcare, entertainment and broadcast, sound and security, transportation, infrastructure, consumer electronics and other industries. Belden has manufacturing capabilities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and a market presence in nearly every region of the world. Belden was founded in 1902, and today is a leader with some of the strongest brands in the signal transmission industry. For more information, visit http://www.belden.com.

Banana Peel, Brilliance, and Belden Sending All The Right Signals are trademarks or registered trademarks of Belden Inc. in the United States and other countries. Belden and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein.

SOURCE  Belden Inc.

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Belden Inc.

CONTACT: Alison McCreath, Marketing Communications, +1-514-822-7579, alison.mccreath@belden.com

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

Blancco Endorses Data Privacy Day 2012 Global Privacy Initiatives and Best Practices

Support Highlights the Need for Enforceable Corporate Data Security Policy and Regulatory Compliance Worldwide

ATLANTA, Georgia, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse [http://www.privacyrights.org ], over
thirty million sensitive, online records were compromised in 535 separate data breaches
during 2011. For corporations, these breaches can bring losses in terms of clients,
reputation, and millions of dollars. To shine a light on this growing international
problem, Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, today announced its support for Data Privacy Day
[http://www.staysafeonline.org/dpd ], a worldwide initiative designed to promote awareness
of best privacy practices.Blancco joins companies including Intel, Cisco, Microsoft, eBay,
and AT&T in endorsing the celebration, to be held on January 28, 2012.

    Blancco supports Data Privacy Day as a timely reminder for organizations to adopt and
enforce a comprehensive data security policy, including removal of all data from used or
disposed ITassets. As part of this policy, the company recommends secure,certifiederasure
of data from these assets before they are reassigned or disposed using technology that
provides an erasure report for audit and enforcement purposes. Blancco's support of Data
Privacy Day includes educating businesses and government on how data erasure protects
personal, corporate and other sensitive data, as well as how it helps companies achieve
compliance with evolving data protection standards and regulations.

    "As a global leader in data erasuresolutions, Blancco is committed to helping
organizations secure their data and to meet or exceed regulatory compliance
[http://www.blancco.com/us/benefits/regulatory-compliance ] requirements by incorporating
best erasure practices as part of an overall data security policy," said Markku Willgren,
President of Blancco's US operations. "Blancco's support of Data Privacy Day 2012
highlights our dedication to education and action on data security issues around the
globe."

    Despite growing legislative and industry demands, however, many company policies still
do not address data erasure of IT assets, leaving them open to costly data breaches in
terms of regulatory fines and damaged reputation. By incorporating certified data erasure
technology as part of a comprehensive data security strategy, businesses can erase a full
range of electronic equipment before it is reused, disposed of or donated, including
computers, servers, smartphones, flash media and data center hardware. As part of the
automated data erasure process, a detailed report is generated, providing proof that the
data was removed for compliance with regulations and overall security policy enforcement.

    For more information about data erasure and Blancco's comprehensive suite of erasure
products, visit http://www.blancco.com.

    About Blancco
Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As the
global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most
certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a
wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The
company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world.
Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia, and Australasia. More information is available
at http://www.blancco.com.

   
    Blancco US
    Markku Willgren, President, US Operations
    +1-678-576-8140
    markku.willgren@blancco.com

    Media Contact:
    Monica Shaw
    +1-770-367-9534
    mshaw@carabinerpr.com

Source: Blancco Oy Ltd.

WD® Previews Its Revolutionary Thunderbolt(TM) Dual-Drive Storage System Delivering Ultra-Fast Data Transfer Rates at Macworld/iWorld

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Macworld/iWorld Booth #401 -- Western Digital®(NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, will demonstrate the ultra-fast data transfer rates of its upcoming My Book® Thunderbolt Duo dual-drive storage system at the Macworld/iWorld show (booth #401). Thunderbolt technology will dramatically improve workflow speed and efficiencies for enthusiasts and professionals dealing with large digital files such as video, audio and still photos.

Thunderbolt technology is capable of producing up to 10 gigabits per second[1] of throughput on each of two channels in both directions. Users can experience very fast read/write speeds especially during applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, and other intense graphics projects. To put Thunderbolt's speed into perspective, HD media creators will be able to transfer a standard size full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds, or backup an entire year of continuous music (approx. 8,600 hours of music) in roughly 10 minutes.

"Thunderbolt technology offers the speed needed for creative professionals and enthusiasts who produce, edit, or need quick access to large files, including HD video," said Jody Bradshaw, general manager of WD's consumer storage solutions. "During the demonstration, twin Thunderbolt ports show amazing flexibility while allowing daisy-chaining of up to six My Book Thunderbolt Duo systems or other high performance peripherals for an enhanced workflow process. The combination of storage, backup, and speed could make the My Book Thunderbolt Duo the only drive a creative pro would ever need."

About WD

WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage, and use digital information.  The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss.  Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and home entertainment products.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers, and retailers under the Western Digital and WD brand names.  Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products or services may be available in all regions of the world.

[1] Stated transfer rate for Thunderbolt is based on published specifications from Apple.  Actual transfer rates when used with My Book Thunderbolt Duo will differ significantly based on system configuration. Performance testing by WD resulted in an average actual transfer rate for Thunderbolt of >250 MB/s on 6 TB systems and >225 MB/s on 4 TB systems. Gigabits per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second; megabytes per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000711/WDCLOGO)

SOURCE  Western Digital

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Western Digital

CONTACT: Heather Skinner, WD Public Relations, +1-949-672-7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com

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

IT Europa Selects IBA Group Finalist of European Software Excellence Awards 2012

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    IT Europa, a leading European IT publisher and market intelligence organization,
announced the finalists of the European Software Excellence Awards 2012, the pan-European
awards event for ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Software Developer channels. This
year, the contest attracted entries from 18 countries. A total of 36 companies from 14
European countries have made the finals.

    IBA Group - http://www.ibagroupit.com - participated in the contest for the fourth
time. The company was selected a finalist in 2008 and 2010 and in 2011 became the winner
in the category Relationship Management.

    The European Software Excellence Awards comprise twelve ISV awards and two awards for
suppliers. All the awards recognize business solutions rather than product features and
thus reward excellence in the development and delivery of real end-user solutions.

    "The quality of entries was extremely high and demonstrated the depth of talent in the
software community across Europe," stated Alan Norman, Managing Director of IT Europa.

    John Chapman, Editorial Director at IT Europa, added: "What is so exciting and
uplifting is the real skill and ingenuity shown by the companies in many of the solutions.
Our judges have a lot of experience in the IT industry and sitting on such judging panels,
so to have such comments as 'what a superb solution' and 'transformational' from them was
incredible to hear."

    IBA Group nominated two projects for the European Software Excellence Awards and both
of them were selected finalists, the categories being Information Management and Vertical
Market.

    See the finalist list at http://www.iteawards-software.com/finalists

    About IBA Group

    IBA Group is one of the largest IT service providers in Eastern Europe performing
software development, migration, maintenance, support, and IT consulting services with
more than 2,500+ IT and business professionals. Headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic,
IBA Group has offices and development centers in the United States, Germany, Belarus,
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Russia, Great Britain, and Kazakhstan. IBA Group focuses on mainframe
systems, enterprise applications, web-based solutions, SAP and other ERP systems, Lotus
technologies, and business intelligence. IBA has achieved SEI CMMI Level 4 and is DIN EN
ISO 9001:2008-certified. IBA Group serves clients in more than 30 countries across diverse
markets and industries, including banking, railway, telecommunication, and manufacturing.
IBA Group is recognized by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals
(IAOP) as one of The Global Outsourcing 100 in the Leaders Category, and ranks as one of
the world's largest software companies in the Software Magazine's Software 500 and in the
Global Services 100 in the category Emerging Leaders: Eastern Europe of Global Services.
In 2011, IBA Group won an IT Europa's European IT Excellence Award in the Relationship
Management category. For more information, visit http://www.ibagroupit.com

    About IT Europa

    IT Europa is the leading provider of strategic business intelligence, news and
analysis on the European IT marketplace and the primary channels that serve it. It
publishes European channel publications such as the IT Europa Newsletter, markets a range
of database reports and organises European conferences and events for the IT and Telecoms
sectors. For further details visit: http://www.iteuropa.com

    Contact:

    Irina Kiptikova, IBA Group PR Manager, kiptikova@ibagroupit.com, Tel.
+375-17-217-3952

Source: IBA Group; IBA Group Ltd

Fasthosts Launches Review Website for Customers

GLOUCESTER, England, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a leading UK web hosting provider, today announced the launch
of Fasthosts Review Site, http://www.fasthostsreviews.com, a resource website
dedicated to customer comments on its products and services. Fasthosts' review site is
separate to the Fasthosts homepage and provides a platform for sharing genuine experiences
of using Fasthosts services and providing feedback directly to the company. The move is
another step in the development of the provider's customer care programme and reflects a
strong pride in it's products and commitment to honest and transparent communication with
its customers.

    An increasing number of Britons are participating in online forums and review websites
to discuss their experiences of products and services they have purchased. Recent research
by Fasthosts found that 1 in 3 British consumers have posted negative material online
relating to a company or product, most commonly on social networking sites such as
Facebook. The web hosting [http://www.fasthosts.co.uk ] sector in particular has many
reviews websites. However, few web hosting comparison websites clearly display who is
running the website, if they have any involvement with hosting companies, and what their
policies are for filtering good or bad reviews of certain providers.

    Fasthosts' review site displays customer experiences and comments unedited and the
company will only edit public posts if they are clearly abusive or breaching
confidentiality or data laws. Thus, visitors can be assured that the portal will provide a
balanced and unfiltered view on what Fasthosts has to offer. The website is intended to be
a useful resource for the customer in their researching of web solutions and web hosting
vendors.

    The Fasthosts review [http://fasthostsreviews.com ] site uses a dedicated URL -
http://www.fasthostsreviews.com - and offers an efficient way to read absolutely genuine customer
feedback, structured by product category and accepting reviews on each product.

    Stephen Holford, Marketing Director, Fasthosts Internet, commented: "Fasthosts is one
of the first within the technology industry to actively promote the use of such a review
site. Whilst many firms shy away from the spotlight, we are proud of our brand and
products and confident that they will speak for themselves. The website will provide a
balanced, useful resource to the market and be a great way for us to learn about our
customer experience."

    By hearing first-hand what the company is doing right and wrong, Fasthosts aims to
enhance value and quality for all its users, while listening to them for requests for new
features or services.

    Holford continued: "Within the highly-fragmented web hosting market, there are few
portals where the customer can be assured that content is in no way influenced or shifted
by commercial interests. Today, Fasthosts provides this with the launch of our review site
and we actively encourage other hosting providers to do the same."

    As a leading web hosting provider and Technology Sponsor of The Great Exhibition 2012,
Fasthosts offers a comprehensive range of web services including domain name
[http://www.fasthosts.co.uk/domain-names ] registration , VPS
[http://www.fasthosts.co.uk/virtual-servers ], online backup solutions, hosted exchange and
feature-rich broadband packages. Full details can be found at
http://www.fasthosts.co.uk.

    About Fasthosts:

    Fasthosts is a leading web hosting provider. Based in the UK and operating 24x7 from
their dedicated UK data centres, Fasthosts keeps over 1 million domains running smoothly
and ensures over 42 million emails are delivered safely each day. All Fasthosts services
can be self-managed through the award winning Fasthosts web-based control panel. Services
include domain registrations, shared web hosting, business-class email, virtual servers,
dedicated servers [http://www.fasthosts.co.uk/dedicated-servers ], software-as-a-service,
online back-up, secure online storage and unlimited broadband. Fasthosts' maintains an
award-winning, highly successful reseller channel. The company has won the Microsoft
Hyper-V Cloud Partner Award 2011, Microsoft's Global Hosting Partner Award for 2011 and
was voted Best Web Host 2011 by the readers of Computer Shopper.

   
    For Fasthosts please contact:
    Richard Stevenson
    Fasthosts
    Discovery House
    154 Southgate Street
    Gloucester
    GL1 2EX
    +44(0)1452-561-857
    http://www.fasthosts.co.uk

Source: Fasthosts

Enjoy Sky Vegas Online & on the Move

LONDON, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Popular online casino games available on iPhone and Android mobile phones

    Renowned casino [http://www.skyvegas.com ] experts, Sky Vegas, are reminding customers
that their favourite online games can now be played on their mobile phones: wherever and
whenever they want.

    Available to download onto iPhone and Android handsets, Sky Vegas' mobile service
brings some of the most popular online games to a player's fingertips. So whether you're
on the train, waiting for a bus or having dinner with the in-laws, you need not be far
away from enjoying the great casino games and cash prizes Sky Vegas has to offer.

    Whether spinning the classic roulette wheel or having a crack at 'Ca$ino', one of Sky
Vegas' latest mobile game releases, each casino game comes beautifully presented with
stunning graphics and visuals to support the seamless efficiency of game-play. Mobile
players can also enjoy the lucrative bonuses and progressive jackpot rounds online
computer customers' love; therefore enhancing the chance of winning fantastic cash prizes.

    Sky Vegas have ensured that downloading any casino game onto an iPhone or Android
handset is made as easy as possible. By following five simple steps, players can download
their favourite online games onto their mobile phone in a matter of minutes.

    However to enable downloading to commence, customers must first create a account with
Sky Vegas- as customers will need to log in before choosing the game they wish to
download.

    As part of their current welcome bonus promotion, Sky Vegas are giving all new
customers GBP10 completely free when they register online. But that's not all: upon
entering the promo code 'WELCOME' new customers are also eligible to receive up to GBP500
in total- a welcome you'll never forget!

    For more information on the mobile casino games currently available for download,
please visithttp://www.skyvegas.com

    About Sky Vegas

    Sky Vegas [http://www.skyvegas.com ] is the online casino division of BSkyB.
Established in March 2003, it now boasts more than 200 games including slots games, table
games, instant win games, penny arcade and community games. Sky Vegas does not accept
customers from the USA and operates fully within UK law under a licence issued by the
Alderney Gambling Control Commission.

   
    Media contact details:
    Helen Jacob
    Sky Bet PR Manager
    T: +44(0)113-3895941
    E: Helen.Jacob@bskyb.com

Source: Sky Vegas

Trafalgar Announces Global Sponsorship With Best-Selling Author Patricia Schultz - Author Sponsored by Trafalgar on 20 City Media Tour For '1,000 Places to See Before You Die'

Trafalgar has announced the exciting global sponsorship of Patricia Schultz, best-selling author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, as she embarks on her 20-city U.S. media tour. Fans of Patricia can win a Trafalgar guided vacation for two!

ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trafalgar (http://www.trafalgar.com) is pleased to announce an exciting new global sponsorship with Patricia Schultz, best-selling author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Trafalgar will proudly sponsor Patricia as she embarks on a 20-city media tour throughout the US for the eagerly anticipated second edition of her book, which now includes 200 new entries and color photography.

"When we approached Patricia about developing a global sponsorship, we knew it would be the perfect collaboration since our numerous travel destinations are highlighted in her seminal book," says Gavin Tollman, CEO of Trafalgar. "As the ultimate travel insider, Patricia wonderfully complements Trafalgar, the global insider of guided vacations."

The media tour, which began on January 9th in Seattle and finishes March 18th in Washington, D.C., includes book signings, appearances and radio spots, all of which are sponsored by Trafalgar. Over the following months, Trafalgar will also be taking the sponsorship global, as they host special events in the US, Canada and the UK, with Patricia as the guest of honor.

"Trafalgar has long embraced and celebrated the importance and excitement of travel," says Patricia. "They are enthusiastic experts in helping make many of my dream destinations become a reality."

Fans of Patricia can enter online (http://www.workman.com/1000placesevents/) for a chance to win a Trafalgar At Leisure guided vacations for two, heading to Madrid, Seville and Barcelona. The trip, designed by Trafalgar takes guests on a journey throughout Spain, stopping at the nation's most vibrant cities. A leisurely itinerary filled with flamenco dancing, a special Be My Guest dining experience at an Andalusian hacienda and plenty of time for individual exploration, the 9-day Madrid, Seville and Barcelona trip gives guests the opportunity to cross a few items off of Patricia's list.

For more information and reservations, see your Travel Agent or call (866) 544-4434 or visit http://www.trafalgar.com. Brochures can be ordered online at http://www.trafalgar.com.

About Patricia Schultz: Patricia Schultz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. A veteran travel journalist with 25 years of experience, she has written for guides such as Frommer's and Berlitz and periodicals including The Wall Street Journal and Everyday With Rachael Ray. She also executive-produced a Travel Channel television show based on 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Her home base is New York City.

About Trafalgar: Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 65 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada.

2007 to 2011: Winner, Best International Tour Operator, Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards
2010, 2011: Winner, Best Tour Operator, Europe, TravelAge West WAVE Awards
2010, 2011: Winner, Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards

Media Contact:

Marie Anne MacRae
Director, Public Relations
Trafalgar
T 416-915-7016
E: marieanne.macrae@trafalgar.com

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

SOURCE  Trafalgar

Trafalgar

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

GAME Offers New Releases for GBP5

LONDON, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    'Fun for a Fiver' Trade-in Offer Gives Gamers the Chance to Own Some of the Most
Anticipated Titles of 2012 for Just a Fiver

    GAME [http://www.game.co.uk ], the UK's leading game retailer is helping gamers make
their money go further by giving customers the chance to purchase the latest titles for
just GBP5, thanks to a guaranteed trade-in offer on some of the most anticipated releases
of the year.

    From today until February 29th 2012, gaming fans that purchase selected titles,
including the much awaited fantasy epic, Final Fantasy XIII
[http://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ArticleView?articleId4420&catalogId201&langIdD&storeId151 ]
and the family favourite Mario and Sonic at the London 2012
Olympic Games 3DS, from GAME will be entitled to trade the game in for credit within two
weeks of purchase, meaning the game will cost just GBP5.

    This exciting offer, which is also available on new releases, Soul Calibur V, Darkness
2 and Tekken 3DS, will also include selected pre-owned titles and gaming accessories.

    Anna-Marie Mason, Marketing Director at GAME said: "With 2012 set to be another great
year in gaming, we're committed to offering customers the best value possible on the
fantastic titles out there through competitive pricing, our trade in scheme and offers on
games. Our 'Fun for a Fiver' trade-in deal is a really unique way for customers to
experience their favourite games for less and we encourage gamers to get in early to take
advantage of this great offer today."

    For more information on this offer and all trade in initiatives visit the GAME website
[http://www.game.co.uk/lowdown.aspx?lid592 ].

    PLEASE NOTE: GAME is always capital letters and GAMEfest is written in a specific way
as well.

    About GAME:

    GAME is part of GAME Group plc, Europe's leading retailer of pc and video games, video
game consoles and related accessories. We operate from over 1,000 GAME stores, concessions
and franchises in the UK, Eire, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Spain, Portugal, France and
Australia. Together with our on-line and multi channel shopping services, our aim is to be
the destination of choice for every consumer.

    Please contact the new GAME team at The Red Consultancy on GAME@redconsultancy.com
/ +44(0)20-7025-6688 for further information.

Source: GAME

IRIS Software and CIPP Form New Partnership in 2012

STOCKTON-ON-TEES, England, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    IRIS Software is delighted to announce that they are working with The Chartered
Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) to give members of their Bureau Club individual
Associate Membership of the CIPP for 12 months.

    Tina Brion, Product Manager at IRIS Software said "We are extremely excited to be
working with the CIPP, this partnership enables us to offer exclusive benefits to IRIS
Bureau Club members. Designed to complement the revolutionary IRIS Bureau Payroll, IRIS
Bureau Club is part of a new generation of software and services being launched by IRIS to
support the specific demands of the payroll bureau."

    In line with the CIPP's mission of "leading payroll and pension professionals through
education, membership and recognition" this exciting announcement will give IRIS Bureau
Club members access to the most up to date information when it comes to payroll
legislation which will benefit their clients.

    IRIS Bureau Club members will receive Associate Membership of the CIPP which will
entitle them to all the benefits of membership allowing them to stay up to date with
what's going on through PayrollProfessional, News On Line (weekly e-newsletter) and member
events.

    Vickie Moss, Associate Director of Marketing and Business Development at the CIPP says
"We are really pleased to be working with IRIS Bureau Club and to be offering their
members Associate Membership. There is a lot happening in 2012 that is going to impact
payroll professionals and the payroll industry and we are therefore glad to be working
with IRIS at such a crucial time".

    IRIS Bureau Club members will be able to benefit from all CIPP events which are being
held this year. Find out about CIPP events here
[http://www.cipp.org.uk/en/learning-and-development/cipp-events ]

    With Real Time Information
[http://small-business-software.iris.co.uk/support/real-time-information.aspx ] (RTI) and
automatic enrolment being the hot topics among payroll professionals in 2012, IRIS Payroll
Year End
[http://small-business-software.iris.co.uk/payslips-stationery/iris-payroll-year-end-pack.aspx ]
seminars and training courses will include RTI specific modules while the CIPP
Policy Team will be heavily involved with consultations and working on behalf of CIPP
members. To find out more about Iris Software visit their homepage:
http://small-business-software.iris.co.uk/default.aspx

    IRIS Software

    With over 30,000 small to medium sized UK businesses as clients, IRIS Software is a
leading provider of accounting and payroll solutions including software, training and
stationary. IRIS Software helps organisations automate key tasks including payroll, HR,
accounts and P11D payments while ensuring compliance with ever changing legislation.
Recently shortlisted in three categories for the Software Satisfaction Awards IRIS hopes
to add to the many accolades received over the years. IRIS Software's objective is to
empower small to medium sized businesses with the tools and services to optimise
operational efficiency and enable the best chance of competitive advantage. IRIS Software
is one of the fastest growing and now the largest privately owned software and services
business in the UK.

    Please visit iris.co.uk/bureau-club
[http://small-business-software.iris.co.uk/payroll-software/iris-bureau-club.aspx ] for
more information

    The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals

    The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals is a 26 year-old membership
organisation for payroll professionals in the UK. The Institute offers:

   
    - Training and professional payroll and pensions qualifications
    - Professional designatory letters, e.g. MCIPP
    - Advisory Service and weekly e-newsletter with all the latest industry news
      called News On Line
    - Continuing Professional Development programme encouraging self-improvement and
      career development structure
    - A unique standards-based accreditation called the Payroll Quality Partnership
      (PQP) scheme for organisations and individuals
    - A membership magazine issued ten times a year called PayrollProfessional
    - Representation at the highest levels of government through a very active
      Policy team
    - Participation in a long range strategy to change the perception of the payroll
      profession
    - Regular events, meetings, conferences

    Please visit the CIPP website for more information, cipp.org.uk
[http://www.cipp.org.uk/en/learning-and-development/cipp-events ]

    For all media enquiries regarding this release please contact:

    IRIS

    Zoe Colver, Marketing Manager at IRIS, zoe.colver@iris.co.uk, +44(0)161-2794712

    CIPP

    Kathryn Baldock, CIPP PR Officer on +44(0)7789-170-206

Source: IRIS Software

Arkadin Elevates Global Conferencing Capabilities With New Cloud Collaboration Platform

PARIS, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

         Conferencing on a Global Scale is Finally Efficient and Cost Effective with

                    Platform Built for Unified Collaboration Services

    Arkadin, a leading provider of collaboration-as-a-service solutions, today announced
the launch of the Arkadin Cloud Collaboration Platform
[http://www.arkadin.co.uk/S-pn-Technology.html#TheCloud ]. The platform is architected on
an innovative, private global-IP network that enables customers to manage their global
conferencing needs more efficiently and with greater return on investment.excellent
Introduced in several test markets last year, the Cloud Collaboration Platform is
immediately available with Arkadin's audio conferencing service
[http://www.arkadin.co.uk/S-pn-cloud_collaboration_platform.html ]. The platform integrates
with a full suite of web and video solutions, and will form the basis of Arkadin's
long-range unified collaboration offerings.

    Intelligent Routing GuaranteesHigher Quality and Cost Savingsfor Audio Conferencing

    A core element of the platform architecture is intelligent call routingon a single
bridge. Organisations are provided a single list of country access numbers for use by all
of their employees, regardless of their location or the location of their conferences. All
calls are routed to the most appropriate conference bridge, depending on the nature and
location of the conference. This single-bridge strategy differs from traditional
approaches which host international conferences on several bridges connecting via an IP
link that can delay audio transmission. With the Arkadin Cloud Collaboration Platform,
there is no risk of audio degradation, ensuring superior audio quality and reliability.
Additional benefits include:

   
    - Simplicity: A single list of access numbers makes it extremely simple for
      administrators to deploy and manage, resulting in greater user adoption and scale.
    - Security: All voice data is transported through Arkadin's private IP network,
      with each component backed up and duplicated by design to maintain data integrity.
    - Live assistance: Arkadin's Client Care team is available 24/7 for trouble
      shooting in participants' local languages.
    - Return on Investment: Cloud delivery model requires no upfront investments
      with economical on-demand pricing. SIP trunking capability enables organisations with
      large conference volumes to integrate their corporate IP network into Arkadin's for
      greater cost savings.
    - Industry Certification: Rigorous testing by leading telecom certification
      companies, Isis and IP-Label, ensures the highest quality audio and scalability at
      peak usage levels.

    "TheArkadin Cloud Collaboration Platform takes conferencing to the next level and will
radically transform the way our customers manage their global conferencing needs," says
Olivier de Puymorin, Arkadin's founder and Chief Executive Officer."Our intelligent call
routing strategy,utilising a single bridge,results in lesscomplexity and easier conference
management.Following excellent results from test markets, we are seeing tremendous
enthusiasm from our clients worldwide for this revolutionary platform."

    Platform for Expanding Unified CollaborationsOfferings

    "With this new global IP network and innovative infrastructure, Arkadin is further
expanding the simplicity and global reach of its conferencing services," says Roopam Jain,
Industry Director, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Frost & Sullivan. "Their full
range of conferencing services will be even more scalable and they now have a more
robustplatform for introducing unified collaboration offerings."

    About Arkadin
Founded in 2001, Arkadin is a leading Global Collaboration Service Provider offering a
complete range of remote collaboration solutions from audio, web and video conferencing to
Unified Communications. Arkadin enables all types and sizes of organizations to
communicate and collaborate effectively using its user-friendly and cost-efficient
solutions to increase business productivity.excellent With a global network of 47
operating centres in 28 countries across six continents, Arkadin delivers its business
solutions using a SaaS model so customers benefit from fast, scalable deployments with a
high ROI. Arkadin provides added value to its 14,000 customers with dedicated, local
support. http://www.arkadin.co.uk

Source: ARKADIN

Andy Shiers, Arkadin, +44(0)20-80800659, a.shiers@arkadin.co.uk, http://www.arkadin.co.uk

Emergency Call Management Solution for Enterprise IP Telephony Now Available Worldwide

MONTREAL, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    911 Enable, the leading provider of VoIP emergency management solutions, today
announced that its ground-breaking Emergency Gateway (EGW) appliance is now available
worldwide. This expansion helps enterprises provide emergency callers with access to the
help they need.

    "Enterprises using IP-PBXs often encounter difficulties ensuring that, in times of
crisis, the caller's accurate location information is provided to security personnel, as
callers may be located within a large campus or at another location entirely. And since IP
phones offer a high degree of mobility, callers can easily change location from one moment
to the next, which also compromises the reliability of caller-location information,"
explained Lev Deich, Director of 911 Enable. "The EGW solves this critical safety issue.
It ensures that on-site security personnel know exactly where to send help in emergency
situations, even if the caller is unable to speak, unaware of their precise location, or
disoriented."

    The EGW automatically discovers the precise locations of IP phones on the enterprise
network, and includes a robust suite of security desk notification tools. When a user
places an emergency call, the EGW can route the call to on-premises security personnel and
send an alert that includes the caller's exact location and callback number. Security
personnel can then dispatch assistance to distressed callers in a timely manner. The
caller-location information may also be used to select a routing trunk to deliver the call
to public emergency services.

    Organisations in the UK deploying the EGW can also use 911 Enable's Emergency Routing
Service (ERS) to deliver emergency calls and detailed caller-location information to the
public emergency network's Emergency Control Centre. This helps organisations ensure that
their private telephone networks comply with regulatory guidelines, and that they fulfill
their legal obligation to minimise health and safety risks.

    911 Enable is certified with today's leading IP-PBX vendors, including Cisco, Avaya,
Microsoft, ShoreTel, Aastra, Alcatel-Lucent, and Genesys. To learn more about 911 Enable's
solutions, visit http://www.911enable.com/international, call +1-514-745-2143, or
register for the webinar https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/763831246.

    About 911 Enable

    911 Enable, a division of Connexon Telecom Inc., is the industry-leading provider of
emergency solutions for IP-PBXs, having deployed its solutions in organisations of all
sizes worldwide. It offers breakthrough location management technologies for today's
leading IP-PBX vendors, including Cisco, Avaya, Microsoft, and more. For more information
about 911 Enable, call +1-514-745-2143 or visit http://www.911enable.com.

Source: 911 Enable

Alan Fuks, +1-877-862-2835

Danish Game Company Art of Crime ApS Joins Forces With Former Senior Vice President of the Virtual World Giant Habbo Hotel!

HARLEEM, Holland, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Danish born Art of Crime is taking its flagship product Crimeville on its first global
jump by expanding into the Benelux market with its new partner and industry guru Christian
Batist, Sticky Factory (former Senior Vice President of Habbo Hotel, Sulake Corporation).
With a browser based Massively Multiplayer Online game Crimeville for kids 6-13 years old
and full portfolio of additional product lines in a black box business configuration, Art
of Crime is ready to take Crimeville global in 2012

    "I'm completely blown away by Crimeville as a theme, from the play perspective and now
also as a business opportunity. I believe that Crimeville can become a global brand,
bigger than most of the successful online games today and I haven't seen a single online
game company that has developed a total cross media strategy from scratch AND designed the
whole platform for a cross media expansion BEFORE launch. In being so young in the market
with good results, I believe, Crimeville can be a global phenomenon," says Christian
Batist.

    Ida Brinck-Lund, CEO of Art of Crime, adds: "This partnership means a lot to us.
Christian experienced first-hand the challenges Habbo's online world had from its birth to
managing well over 300 Million registered users. We'll be able to benefit from his
experiences and present what next generation companies like us must develop to become
really successful internationally. We've got a super in-house team and now amazing
partners so we're ready to deliver. We believe the key to delivering this success is an
immersive experience and by immersive we mean that our consumers can be dive into play
whenever, wherever and on whatever. Christian gets this multi-platform vision which is
vital as we've only launched a fraction of our trans-media portfolio and future vision."

    Art of Crime is going for a reconstruction in the tween market by combining the
world's most popular selling genre crime fiction with open-ended gameplay (like you find
in Habbo) and case solving (depending on product line). The Crimevillains engage in
crime-of-the-not-so-serious-kind-of-crime, meaning that no-one will lose their head
(except as a matter of speaking) and no blood will be spilt (except perhaps from a leaking
vampire). Their secret motives challenge conventional thinking and support the underlying
message that: "Nobody is perfect - but who wants to be Nobody?"

    More than the Massively Multiplayer Online game

    Crimeville's first and biggest product today is a 2-d flash based virtual world where
kids can meet and dress up, chat and solve (wacky) mysteries or pull (innocent) pranks
themselves. It is a product aimed to reflect upon emotions and thoughts about ourselves as
people - hopefully driving us all stop judging the book by its cover (or people by their
jobtitles).

    Crimeville is already more than an online game with a unique trading card game
available today in Danish shops. An augmented reality mobile evidence hunt game in real
life is ready for launch in spring. To ensure a full trans-media connection (and to
prepare for an ever changing future) Crimeville is also ready with a presold TV-series to
Danish National Broadcasting Cooperation, a unique board game, iPad interactive mysteries,
mischievous accessories and toys (with secret messages) and more. Art of Crime is poised
for growth with the right partners.

    Scandinavian tweens are opening their eyes to Crimeville

    Crimeville is currently being embraced by Scandinavian tweens where 80.000 registered
and hundreds are joining every day in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. They aim to go from
'Clueless Collies' to 'Top Detective Dauwgs' in the hunt for cracking this week's
detective cases.

    "We've shown an ability to grow Crimeville in several countries with a very small team
and a tight budget. We're reaching a small break even in marketing costs with two products
and we're able to grow virally and retain our monthly users at a solid base while
expanding the lifetime of our users month by month. We copy the German expansion methods
where the monetisation metrics apply before expansion. Our next step is to create a big
leverage, and when we reach this turning point we can grow really fast globally. Our
current Average Revenue Per Paying User per month is high enough with just two products in
the market, to make us believe our business approach can last longer than a viral flu in
December. We aim for a small bump in the universe," grins Crimeville's founder Ida
Brinck-Lund.

    Crimeville is built for a global reach

    The global voyage begins by joining forces with the best partners possible. Christian
Batist's knowledge in expanding the virtual world Habbo globally is the best possible
partner Art of Crime could hope for and Christian Batist is just as happy:

    "My team is devoted to making Crimeville a success in the Benelux market, whether
it'll be marketing, localisation, community management, PR, cross media deals,
distribution advertising sales, sponsorships or retail. We are the right partner to work
with Art of Crime and Crimeville and we very much look forward to taking this market
place."

    Art of Crime's plan is to go global in 2012 and is looking for more great partners
(and valuable sustainable long term growth).

    "We see old business models dying, but there are a range of new ones surfacing. We
believe the future lies in breaking existing value chains in order to create new business
models, because tweens don't differentiate between platforms and nor should we as
companies. Having an expert like Christian Batist agreeing with this is huge, because he
has a history of being at the right time and the right place," says Ida Brinck-Lund,
Founder and CEO at Art of Crime ApS.

    Facts

    ABOUT ART OF CRIME AND TEAM:

    The Danish company was founded in November 2008. An investment groups including
founder, has invested 2,4M Euro so far in developing the Trans media portfolio of
Crimeville.

    The first year, 2009, company managed to design a universe and a Trans media asset
base prepared for transition to multiple platforms. This meant planning how graphical
design should be vectorized, over 40 characters should fit onto different screen sizes and
how storytelling and game plays shift media platforms. In 2010 Crimeville launched a BETA
version MMO with over 9 genres and 20 game plays and a trading card game in Denmark. In
July 2011 the MMO went live in Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

    Team behind Art of Crime have a history from the following companies priori to Art of
Crime: LEGO, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, A-film, Titoonic and more.

    About CEO and founder Ida Brinck-Lund:

    Ida is currently co-owner of Art of Crime ApS, 38 years old, married and with a ten
year old daughter. Prior to this company she's been an entrepreneur in 2002, coming from
the established media world of Children's TV, Youth Radio and Magazines in Denmark (DR TV,
TV2, Chili Media etc.). The urge to rethink business models and content for the future
drove her and her partner then to create mobile games, TV animations with a twist etc.
from 2002 to 2008 including consultancy, PR, marketing and creative work for Disney
Channel, Oxygen Magasiner etc.. The idea of a fully branded universe has grown through
many stages in her life - leading to the birth of the current Trans media company Art of
Crime which was founded in December 2008. Ida is renowned for breaking doors open with her
entrepreneurship, her passion for joining forces with great talents and a hurricane sized
laugh.

    For more information go visit http://www.artofcrime.com or go to
http://www.Crimeville.com.

    About Sticky Factory, CEO and founder Christian Batist:

    Christian Batist is currently owner of Sticky Factory; he is 40 years old, married,
and has a 1-year old son. With Sticky Factory Christian helps brands and companies develop
and/or deploy their online game and virtual world strategies. Christian works with some of
the most successful virtual world companies, such as Stardoll, Woozworld, Jagex, Weeworld,
Mamba Nation and Nickelodeon.

    Prior to starting Sticky Factory, Christian worked for Habbo Hotel (Sulake
Corporation) for 6 years, most recently in the role of Senior Vice President of Marketing,
but also responsible for Advertising Sales, Community Management and Monetization. Virtual
world economies have no secrets for Christian. Before joining Habbo, Christian spent 5
years with the largest media company of The Netherlands, Telegraaf Media Group, as
Internet Publisher. Even earlier Christian has helped over 150 small and medium sized
businesses developed Internet strategies and roll out websites, intranet environments and
e-commerce applications. For many clients these were the first moves in the digital
landscape. Christian's knowledge of the digital space is so vast in all aspects that he is
an expert to be reckoned with, breaking doors to the established industry while making
everyone feel secure and great at the same time.

    ABOUT CRIMEVILLE'S PORTFOLIO:

    MMO

    (Massively Multiplayer Online game) - also called virtual worlds or a shared realtime
experience

    Create an avatar and become a Crimevillain in this smallville with a vast amount of
cityscapes.

    Nine genres of gameplay from quests, case-solving to micro-games to multiplayer games.
More than 50 games. Ongoing expansion in both genres and games

    40 Crimevillains inhabit Crimeville's Massively Multiplayer Online game (MMO) plus
80.000 Scandinavian Crimevillains - an exceptional high number compared to the size of the
marketing campaigns (as of January 2012). Hundreds of new users joining every day in
Scandinavia alone, proving a strong viral effect on top of campaigns and a competitive
retention, Average Revenue Per Paying Users and other key metrics.

    Localised in: Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English and now Dutch.

    Launched in: Sweden, Norway, Denmark.

    Future plans: a Crimeville 2.0 including user generated content, multiplayer games.

    TRADING CARDS

    Wacky roleplaying mysteries on collectible trading cards with an additional point
game. Family inclusive. Ties into the MMO with characters and codes.

    Localised and launched in: in Danish + 200 outlets. Currently Norwegians are also
buying.

    Future plans: connectivity to online, mobile, virtual collectability and more
gameplays.

    MOBILE

    Mobile Augmented Reality Game: Hunt for evidence in real life! Outdoors fun. Ties into
the MMO with codes.

    First launch in: English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish

    OTHERS:

    Clothing. Mischievous accessories and clothes as a media - with a secret twist.

    Board Game: Trade, collect and barder you way to mystery solving in a unique family
focused game. Ties into the universe with collectible purchasable mystery cards.

    Developed:

    Crimeville TV series with 14 written scripts that's already sold to Danish TV,
characters, scenes etc.

    In Development:

    More mobile, iPad and lots of other secret device game plays that we could tell you
about, but we won't!

    Please feel free to contact the CEO and Founder: Ida Brinck-Lund directly at mobile
+45-26-713-413

    Please feel free to contact CEO and founder of Sticky Factory: Christian Batist at
christian@stickyfactory.nl or on his mobile: +31-6-2266-0546

Source: Art of Crime ApS

MXP4 Announces the Launch of Two New Social Music Games at Midem

LONDON, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    MXP4 unveils new social music game, Bopler Tap Tour, as well as Bubble Music and
confirms leadership in the new social music game category with an expanded library of
licensed tracks

    MXP4 (http://www.mxp4.com), the No1 legal social music gaming company, today
announces the development of its new game Bopler Tap Tour, and Bubble Music to be
officially launched at Midem this weekend.

    Bopler Tap Tour

    The new Bopler Tap Tour game is a major step in the development of MXP4's current
social music gaming portfolio, inviting players to tour the world by playing music games
city by city. Users get to experience 'playing live' to a crowd of fans as they progress
in the adventure, gather more and more fans and unlock bigger venues to play in.
Throughout the game, Larry, the efficient yet friendly manager chaperones users to
maximise on star status. The game allows players to progress up the music ladder through a
series of 'gigs', sharing with and competing against their friends via Facebook.

    Using the same format as previous games, the new edition allows users access to a vast
back catalogue of music, including hits from LMFAO, David Guetta, Far East Movement
Gorillaz, Fall Out Boy, Tiesto, Robbie Williams and many more! These songs are made
legally available through MXP4's global partnerships with leading labels and publishers,
allowing for the first time ever a catalogue of hundreds of licensed tracks to be legally
available in a social gaming format.

    Bubble Music (available from Bopler Games)

    Throughout Bopler Games' beta period, the popular application has continually added
engaging features and games while filling the service with licensed content from major and
independent label and publishing partners. Bubble Gamesisalready the most popular and
fastest growing online game available on Facebook andBubble Music is the latest edition to
thefamily, with MXP4 bringing its unique twist of music integration to this well loved
game.

    "The significant growth of the Bopler brand through the creation of this new game
offering, Bopler Tap Tour, and the addition of Bubble Music, one of the most popular
online games of itsgenre, confirms our leadership in the new social music game category,"
commented CEO Albin Serviant. "Confidence in our brand continues to grow as music labels
and publishers begin to recognise the monetisation potential that is created through the
gamification of music and the opportunity to tap into an estimated $5b social game market
by 2015*. We look forward to continuing this success throughout the year, with the
exciting commercial launch on the horizon."

    Notes to Editors

    *(Source: Parks Associates 2011)

    About MXP4

    MXP4's mission is to enable music fans not only to play the music but to play with it.
The company's proprietary technology analyses music files and extracts data that enables
casual games to deeply integrate music and game?play. MXP4's games leverage the power of
social networking to create a new way for people to interact around music online. The
company is backed by Orkos Capital, Sofinnova Partners and Ventech.

    You can find a selection of the most recent articles on Social Music Gaming @
socialmusicgaming.com [http://socialmusicgaming.com ].

    The platform is currently showcasing a first 2012 Playlist, with popular tracks,
licensed from the leading major and indie labels and publishers in the world, including:

   
    1) Nicole Scherzinger - Don't Hold Your Breath
    2) Professor Green - Read All About It (Ft. Emeli Sande)
    3) I Fight Dragons - The Geeks Will Inherit The Earth
    4) Wynter Gordon - Buy My Love
    5) Robbie Williams - Supreme
    6) Far East Movement - Like A G6
    7) David Guetta - Without You
    8) Jason Derulo - It Girl
    9) B52's - Love Shack
      10) Chemical Brothers - Galvanize
      11) Hot Chip - One Life Stand
      12) Chromeo - Don't Turn The Lights On
      13) Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
      14) Gym Class Heroes - Clothes Off!
      15) Gorillaz - 19-2000
      16) 3OH!3 - Robot
      17) Good Charlotte - Sex On the Radio
      18) LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
      19) Roxette - The Look
      20) Aretha Franklin - Think

    To play the game for yourself, visit: http://www.boplergames.com

Source: MXP4, Bopler Games

For more information contact: Jacqui Keep at jkeep@theproffice.com or Sarah Fuller at sfuller@theproffice.com, or call +44(0)20-7284-6969.

Amplify Your Max Payne 3 Gaming Experience with Tesco Entertainment Online's Exclusive Multiplayer Load Out Pack

LONDON, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    At Tesco Entertainment Online new games
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/games ] are always at your fingertips. Max
Payne 3 is sure to cause a stir when it is released on 18 May as it will come with a new
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fans can leave the streets of New York City behind them in the latest installment of this
acclaimed video game series and head to Brazil.

    Max Payne 3 comes with the Tesco Exclusive Multiplayer Load Out Pack and costs
GBP39.90 on Sony PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, and GBP32.90 on PC. Our Pre-Order Price
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customers are guaranteed to pay the lower price.

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Listening Device Item to anticipate the approach of your opponent at greater distances and
escape quickly from difficult situations using a Slippery Character Burst. This package is
exclusive to Tesco Entertainment Online.

    A cross-studio collaboration between Rockstar Games' [http://www.rockstargames.com ]
global development teams, the action in Max Payne 3 is brought to life in cinematic
quality. Cutting-edge technology includes the latest advancements in Natural Motion
physics and the game also utilises the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine for a fantastic
gaming experience.

    Players once more take charge of detective Max Payne, who returns this time in the
vibrant city of Sao Paulo, a shadow of the man he once was. Traumatised by his dramatic
past and haunted by painful recollections, Max has a new job working in private security,
protecting a wealthy industrialist family. As local gangs converge, you must attempt to
save Max's clients from peril, clearing his name and conscience in the process.

    A one-stop-shop for entertainment, choose from thousands of new games, DVDs, Blu-rays,
CDs and MP3s at Tesco Entertainment Online. Hours of fun can be enjoyed with just a few
clicks of your mouse.

Source: Tesco Entertainment Online

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

Australia Day 2012. Not Just a Pretty Place?

LONDON, January 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

          - iPad App launch marks big day as land Down Under aims to turn perception

                                      on its head -

    Today is Australia Day but not as we know it; this year some 100,000 Aussies across
the UK are being asked to raise an iPad along with a glass.

    Not content with being better known for its beauty than brains, the land Down Under is
out to turn a parochial perception on its head. So the nation that pioneered Internet
Wi-Fi and Google Maps has turned to crowdsourcing. Cue the launch of an iPad App telling
the story of contemporary Australia through its people and, in turn, giving them the
content to become storyteller.

    Australia Unlimited is a free monthly magazine App that shares stories of people
changing the world for the better. The common thread is Australia. Whether through a
person's place of birth or their experience of living, working or studying in the country,
Australia Unlimited examines the contribution that the nation's people is making to global
issues.

    The AUApp is part of the wider $20m AUD Australia Unlimited programme led by the
Australian Trade Commission (Austrade). The global campaign aims to use the nation's
collective voice to tell its success stories. Those stories are now available to the
diaspora (estimated to be in the region of 1m worldwide with 100,000 in the UK) in an App.

    Kym Fullgrabe, Austrade's Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner in the UK, says:
"Australia regularly ranks in the top three nations worldwide for its natural environment,
quality of life and people. But this perception, however positive, means we do not always
get the credit we deserve in other areas - in Science, Technology, Innovation, Creative
Industries, Education, and Business Leadership. The AUApp gives Australians the stories
that can change that."

    Engaging content includes interviews, behind-the-scenes videos and podcasts. It is
supported by stunning imagery from some of the world's leading photographers such as Polly
Borland, one of Australia's most successful creative exports.

    The launch takes centre stage at what is being billed as London's biggest Australia
Day celebration. The event at Grange St Pauls Hotel is run by Australian Business, the
membership-based organisation in the UK set up to promote bilateral trade. Its members are
backing the campaign and just some of those who prove there's much more to the island
continent and its proud population.

    So too are those who feature in the January edition. They include provocative ethicist
and Oxford don Julian Savulescu, and Rod Sheard, senior principal of architectural
practice Populous based in southwest London. Sheard and his team have overarching
responsibility for much of the masterplan behind London's Olympics - and for the Olympic
Stadium itself.

    Philip Aiken, Chair of Australian Business, adds: "The AUApp will help us better
communicate Australia's credentials as a global business partner and global citizen. It is
designed to reflect the positivity of Australia and its people: creative, confident,
ambitious and globally engaged. The ultimate aim is to support future growth by ensuring
Australia's reputation in other areas starts to match that held by its people, lifestyle
and natural resources."

    Download the AUApp at iTunes and follow @AusUnlimited on Twitter #AusUnlimited
#AustraliaDayUK

    Notes to editors

   
    - Internet WiFi or Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 as used in an in virtually all
      wireless enabled laptops, smartphones and tablets (estimated at 800 million devices
      worldwide and central to devices such as the Apple iPod and iPad) was developed by an
      Australian team at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
      (CSIRO) - Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse
      research agencies in the world - headed by Dr John O'Sullivan. Although wireless
      networks had been around since the 1970s, they were too slow for connecting to the
      internet. Using a technique known as multipathing which O'Sullivan had developed for
      radio astronomy, the Australian team developed the most commonly used version of WiFi
      today. It was patented in 1996 and adopted as the industry standard in 1999. In 2009,
      after many companies had been using and profiting from the technology without
      obtaining the appropriate licences, CSIRO won a court case protecting its patent
      rights on the technology, and recouping the considerable unpaid licence fees from
      manufacturers of laptops and wireless-enabled smartphones will help finance further
      innovation projects in Australia.
    - Google Maps was invented by Danish-Australian brothers Lars and Jens Rasmussen
      and developed by an Australian team in Sydney.

Source: Austrade

Media contact: Edd Ross, eross@goodrelations.co.uk, T +44(0)207-861-3133

Rhapsody Acquires Napster International

America's number-one premium subscription music service is off to a strong start in Europe, by acquiring Napster businesses in Germany and the UK

SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhapsody announced its European expansion today through the acquisition of Napster International, the first subscription (flat-rate) music service in Europe. Rhapsody will own and operate the Napster service in Germany and the United Kingdom.

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"The acquisition of Napster and its subscriber base in the UK and Germany gives us an ideal entry to the European market," said Jon Irwin, president, Rhapsody. "Through the benefit of scale, the strength of our editorial programming and strategic partnerships, we can now bring the Napster service to even more consumers on a variety of platforms."

The news of the acquisition was warmly received among music industry executives across Europe, who have been ardent supporters of Rhapsody and its business model.

"Rhapsody has played a pivotal role defining streaming music services, which are essential to the future of the entire industry," said Rob Wells, president, global digital business, Universal Music Group.  "I welcome Rhapsody's arrival in Europe, where I am eager to see them duplicate their success attracting paid subscribers in the United States."

Rhapsody retains all Napster International employees and will operate under the Napster brand in Germany and the UK, where it is widely recognized, based on an independent brand awareness study.  Napster subscribers will be migrated to Rhapsody's infrastructure in March, at which time they will enjoy new features, including a new Web experience and improved speed and performance--while keeping the music libraries they have built.

"We have always been and will continue to be committed to offering music fans the most flexible, comfortable way to consume and discover music - wherever and whenever they want," said Thorsten Schliesche, general manager, Napster International.  "The acquisition is another important milestone. Combining Napster International subscribers with Rhapsody's massive base in the U.S. will further strengthen our position as the leading music subscription service."

Napster subscribers will immediately benefit from several improvements to the product.  In coming months, consumers will also see enhancements to the Web client and mobile apps, most notably improved offline playback quality and a greater ability to manage playlists.

Rhapsody was the first subscription music service, launched in December 2001. Today, it is the largest premium subscription music service in the United States, with more than 1 million paying subscribers and more than 14 million tracks across nearly 600 genres.  The Rhapsody service is available on more than 70 consumer electronic devices, including all smartphone platforms; more than any service of its kind.  Rhapsody subscribers also enjoy original editorial content from its staff of the most renowned music writers anywhere, including reviews, features, playlists and more than 200 programmed radio stations.

"This is the perfect time to extend our borders--both geographically and technologically, as we take our service to new places, including the automobile and the living room," said Irwin. "Consumer demand for subscription music has never been greater, and our partners are eager to bring music to the masses in new and creative ways. There is a lot of room for growth in this market and I firmly believe that 2012 is going to be our biggest year yet."

EDITORS NOTE: Jon Irwin will be available at MIDEM for briefings and interviews. To schedule time to speak with him in Cannes, please send e-mail to Jaimee Minney at jminney@rhapsody.com or rhapsody@lymanpr.com.

About Rhapsody
The Rhapsody® digital music service (http://www.rhapsody.com) gives subscribers unlimited on-demand access to more than 14 million songs, whether they're listening on a PC, laptop, Internet connected home stereo or TV, MP3 player or mobile phone. Rhapsody allows subscribers to access their music through more touch-points than any other digital music service, including mobile phones from Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS, through Rhapsody applications on the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, RIM BlackBerry and Android mobile platforms as well as through devices from Vizio, SanDisk, HP, Sonos and Philips.  Rhapsody is headquartered in Seattle, with offices in Frankfurt, London, Luxemburg, York and San Francisco. Rhapsody, and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rhapsody International Inc.  Follow @Rhapsody on Twitter and keep up with the latest on the Rhapsody Facebook page.

    CONTACTS
    Jaimee Minney, Rhapsody Carmella Lyman, LymanPR
    +1 206.390.6637         +1 707.256.3834
    jminney@rhapsody.com    carm@lymanpr.com

SOURCE  Rhapsody

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Close the Deal Faster: Interchange Solutions and AT&T Bring Sales Force Software to iPad with New App

SalesNOW App from AT&T Now Available on the App Store, Increasing Sales Team Efficiency for Both Small and Large Businesses

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For salespeople who spend their days on the go, managing deals, customer contacts and activities just got easier. Interchange Solutions and AT&T* are now offering their sales force automation solution as an app for iPad. The SalesNOW App, also available for iPhone, is now available on the App Store.

Showcased for the first time today at MACWORLD 2012, the SalesNOW App from AT&T allows businesses of all sizes to:

    --  Maximize seller productivity with an award-winning customer relationship
        management (CRM) solution
    --  Synchronize all sales activity across iPhone, iPad and web accounts
    --  Collaborate more effectively with team members
The SalesNOW App from AT&T is an affordable yet robust mobile customer relationship management and sales force automation solution. It gives companies the tools they need to track all aspects of the sales cycle - managing customer contact information, recording details of negotiations and contracts and grouping emails and call logs by customer for easy retrieval.

The Seller's Perspective

Outdoor Living Brands, a SalesNOW from AT&T customer, is a franchisor that specializes in transforming outdoor spaces into comfortable living environments. Its companies build porches, design landscape lighting, develop pest control methods and more. So, naturally, its sales personnel are often on the move.

"From 22 different solutions that met our basic criteria, and three that met our specific set of criteria, the cost to deploy SalesNOW from AT&T was only a third of the cost of other solutions. Any company that is not looking at this product should immediately put it into the mix and evaluate it. Not only did we choose the right platform - it has more extensibility than we ever imagined," said Bob Pogue, Director of IT, Outdoor Living Brands.

"Given the growing popularity of tablets for small and large businesses alike, the new SalesNOW App for iPad comes at a perfect time," said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. "SalesNOW from AT&T gives mobile sales professionals exactly what they need to manage customer relationships on the go - using a smartphone, a tablet or both."

"The iPad edition of SalesNOW is our first dedicated tablet version of the application," said Mark Durst, CEO, Interchange Solutions. "Our customers can integrate SalesNOW from AT&T with existing applications on their iPads and customize the solution to meet their specific needs."

For more information on the SalesNOW App from AT&T, visit the SalesNOW booth in the Mobile Apps Showcase at MACWORLD or http://go-att.us/SalesNOW.

The SalesNOW App is available for free from the App Store on iPad and iPhone or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.

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

About Interchange Solutions

Interchange Solutions, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has been developing CRM solutions since 1997 and is the maker of SalesNOW, a complete CRM Suite for the Web and mobile devices, used by thousands of customers worldwide.

SalesNOW is an actively developed, award winning, affordable, robust, secure and fully hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution for the mobile device and the Web, designed for sales reps, sales teams, and service.  Everything that a user enters within SalesNOW on the mobile device - such as contacts, companies, leads, deals, and activities - is automatically synchronized to their SalesNOW Web account and vice versa. SalesNOW is easy to use, allowing users to remain organized while tracking and managing all aspects of the sales cycle in real-time, anytime, anywhere. SalesNOW improves sales rep effectiveness on the road, increases management visibility as to who is doing what, and reduces the reporting burden via quick access to activity and sales related graphical and excel based reports.

About AT&T

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

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: John Durst, SalesNOW Marketing, Office, +1-416-846-8733, john.durst@salesnow.com; or Jessica Rich, Office, +1-908-234-7034, jr105t@att.com, or Melissa (Mirabile) Salottolo, Office, +1-212-453-2327, mm8216@att.com, both of AT&T Corporate Communications

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

AVI-SPL Acquires Iformata Communications LLC

Addition of VNOC and VNOC Symphony® Management Software Extends AVI-SPL's Managed Services Solution

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading audio video communications provider AVI-SPL announced today the acquisition of Iformata Communications LLC, a leading provider of video managed services. This acquisition includes the Iformata Video Network Operations Center (VNOC) business and the VNOC Symphony® management platform. AVI-SPL views this acquisition as a critical move in the company's continuing drive to become the dominant player in the video communications solutions and services space.

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"In 2009 we set forth on an initiative to grow our video communications business. In 2011 we succeeded in growing video related revenue to over $200 million and video is now included in over 50 percent of the projects we do," said AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel. "With that growth, we recognized the importance of expanding our capabilities in the video services we provide our customers. Acquiring Iformata shows our commitment to expanding our video communications strategy with a strong managed services offering."

"This acquisition is a major win for both AVI-SPL and Iformata," reports Ira M. Weinstein, senior analyst and partner at Wainhouse Research. "This combines AVI-SPL's strong A/V integration experience and 150+ strong, video-savvy, field sales force with Iformata's robust, multi-tenant Symphony videoconferencing management system. The result is an immediately available, mature service offering from a well-known and trusted technology partner. Hosted video managed service offerings, like AVI-SPL's Unify ME(TM), play a key role in helping enterprise organizations maximize the benefits they receive from their collaboration investments."

Founded in 2004, Iformata has built a reputation as the leading innovator of VNOC tools and end-to-end automation services through its VNOC Symphony platform.  Providing managed conferencing services to global enterprise firms, equipment manufacturers, and top-tier carriers and networks, Iformata's 450 claim patent portfolio and platform has features for every aspect of managing an enterprise's fleet of video systems, including call setup, intelligent framing, automated monitoring, event correlation, and call tear down - even for disparate immersive telepresence systems.

The addition of the Iformata VNOC service bureau, associated services and innovative technologies to AVI-SPL's current Unify ME offering provides a more robust total managed services solution to customers. The enhanced services brought by Iformata is a strong addition to AVI-SPL's portfolio, which currently includes cloud-based services, remote services and onsite services with long and short term Strategic Onsite Solutions and professional services.

"With the acquisition of Iformata, we become one of the only video solutions providers who can truly provide every aspect of the video communications experience." said Mike Brandofino, AVI-SPL executive vice president of video and unified communications. "We think it is critical to be at the point of sale when selling services and the fact that we design, build and now provide VNOC managed services across any video platform, clearly differentiates us from anyone else in the space."

The new operations and the associated employees will join AVI-SPL's Support Services group under the leadership of AVI-SPL's Executive Vice President of Video and Unified Communications Mike Brandofino.

About AVI-SPL

AVI-SPL is a global leader in audio video communications technology, providing comprehensive solutions and services for professional AV installation, telepresence and video conferencing, digital media systems, control rooms and network operations centers, hotel rental services, event staging and production. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., AVI-SPL has highly-trained and certified system engineers throughout 32 U.S. offices and an international network of solution providers in 30 countries. Please visit http://www.avispl.com for more information or connect with AVI-SPL On Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Related Links:
AVI-SPL website
AVI-SPL blog

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CONTACT: Krystle Czajkowski, AVI-SPL, +1-813-884-7168, ext. 2273, Krystle.Czajkowski@avispl.com

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