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UK's Ugliest Website Gets Easyspace Makeover

GLASGOW, Scotland, January 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Web hosting and design company Easyspace transforms international scouting website

    Web hosting and design company Easyspace [http://www.easyspace.com/web-hosting ] has
given the UK's ugliest website a makeover.

    The website, http://www.jamborette.org.uk, which promotes a popular international
Scout camp - the Blair Atholl International Jamborette - was judged to be 'dull and old
fashioned' in a competition run by Easyspace to find the worst looking website in Britain.

    The Jamborette is a global biennial event that draws together 1000 young Scouts from
20 countries to an international camp at Blair Atholl in the Scottish Highlands. The
website for the event is run by Scouting volunteers and beat off competition from more
than 500 other 'ugly' websites to win a GBP3,500 makeover by the Easyspace web design
[http://www.easyspace.com/web-design ] team. Easyspace's web design team creates new
websites for hundreds of customers every year, from start-ups to established businesses
whose online presence needs a facelift.

    Sarah Haran, managing director of Easyspace, said: "We were inundated with entries
from some really out-dated websites but the Jamborette's was by far the worst. It looked
really old fashioned and was difficult to navigate. The volunteers who created it ten
years ago did a great job at the time but Easyspace was able to bring it right up to date
and build a much more attractive and engaging website. Thanks to some Easyspace TLC, the
Blair Atholl Jamborette website now looks great."

    A spokesperson for Scouts Scotland said: "Blair Atholl International Jamborette is the
most exciting event on the Scottish Scout calendar where we host Scouts from all over the
world. The website is staffed by volunteers who knew how dated it looked and decided to
enter the competition. We are very happy with the result from Easyspace. The Blair Atholl
website is now as fresh and fun as the Jamborette itself."

    Andrew Sharkey, who leads the Blair Atholl Jamborette, added: "The new website works
really smoothly and is just what we need to help publicise our event around the world and
grab the attention of young people hoping to take part. With the Duchess of Cambridge
recently joining The Scout Association as a volunteer, we are expecting even more web
traffic and interest in Scouting events such as this."

    The Blair Atholl International Jamborette is an opportunity for international Scouts
to meet their Scottish counterparts as they take part
[http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/news/blair-atholl-satellite-camp.aspx ] in adventure and
outdoor activities as well as living and cooking together on site.

    Andrew Sharkey added: "Even though we were judged the ugliest website in the UK, we
were very excited to have won the opportunity of a makeover. We've been really impressed
by Easyspace's input during the design process and are thrilled with the finished product.
We hope that our participants and other stakeholders will enjoy using it."

    Sarah Haran of Easyspace concluded: "The old Jamborette website just didn't do the
event justice. With the next camp taking place this July, the brand new design not only
brings it into the twenty first century but will also help to attract more Scouts from
other countries around the world in the future."

    Easyspace is a subsidiary of AIM listed iomart Group plc which was named Scottish
Digital IT Company of the Year 2011 and has just been voted one of the best web hosting
companies in the world by HostReview.

    News release issued on behalf of Easyspace by Jane Robertson, Head of PR for iomart
Group plc. For more information please email jane.robertson@iomart.com or call
+44(0)141-931-6474 (dir), +44(0)141-931-6400 or +44(0)7827948993 (mob).

    Notes for editors:

    About Easyspace

    Founded in 1997, Easyspace has gained a reputation for offering high quality and
innovative products backed by excellent customer service. Easyspace has grown to become
the UK's largest ICANN accredited domain name registrar and one of the largest web hosting
companies in the country. The company now serves over 350,000 consumer and SOHO customers
with an extensive portfolio of hosting and ecommerce solutions, ranging from dedicated
servers through to professional web design.Easyspace is a subsidiary of AIM Listed iomart
Group plc. For more information about Easyspace visit http://www.easyspace.com

    About iomart Group plc:

    iomart Group plc (AIM:IOM) is one of the UK's leading providers of managed hosting and
cloud computing services. From a single server through to private cloud networks, iomart
specialises in the delivery and management of mission-critical hosting services, enabling
customers to reduce the costs, complexity and risks associated with maintaining their own
web and online applications.

    iomart Group operates in its chosen markets through a number of subsidiaries: iomart
Hosting, RapidSwitch, Easyspace, EQSN and Westcoastcloud. The group has been listed on the
London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) since April 2000. For more
information about iomart Group plc visit http://www.iomart.com

    About Blair Atholl International Patrol Jamborette:

   
    - The Blair Atholl International Scout Patrol Jamborette is an international
      gathering of Scouts in one place to enjoy the adventure of Scouting together.
    - The Jamborette is ten days of adventurous and fun activities such as zorbing,
      rock-climbing and canoeing. It is unique in its style of camping: young people from
      different countries (at least 20) camp in mixed-country contingents, cooking and
      living side by side.
    - The Blair Atholl International Patrol Jamborette takes place every two years
      in Target Park near Blair Castle in Perthshire, Scotland. It was founded by Jack
      Stewart in 1946 and is the only Jamborette of its kind in the world.
    - More information can be found at http://www.jamborette.org.uk

    For more information about the Blair Atholl International Jamborette, contact: Scouts
Scotland Communications Office, Candace Watermeyer at candyw@scouts-scotland.org.uk or
+44(0)1383-419-073.

Source: Easyspace

Reliance Communications Acquires AnComm, Adds Anonymous Bullying-Prevention Service to its Suite of SchoolMessenger Software Solutions

'Talk About It' Service Enables Students to Anonymously Report Bullying, Threats and Other Concerns On- or Off-Campus, Via Text Messaging and Email

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. and OXFORD, Miss., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance Communications, the parent company of SchoolMessenger, today announced the acquisition of AnComm, creator of Talk About It®, the first and only anonymous communication service that allows students to 'speak up' by engaging in text message or email dialogue with trusted school staff members. The acquisition expands the suite of communications solutions SchoolMessenger now offers and enables the Talk About It service, currently in use by more than 300,000 students, to more quickly reach a national audience. AnComm CEO and frequent speaker on the subject of bullying, Carter B. Myers, joined SchoolMessenger as vice president of Anonymous Communication Solutions.

"As on-campus safety concerns and incidents have escalated over the last decade, thousands of schools and districts nationwide have turned to SchoolMessenger to provide messaging and notification solutions that allow them to connect and communicate directly with millions of parents, students and staff every day," said Sanford Kenyon, president and chief executive officer of Reliance Communications. "Talk About It is a natural extension of our suite of on-demand solutions that can provide customers with an affordable, one-of-a-kind communications tool that allows students to break the 'code of silence' and seek immediate help from trusted school staff members before tragedy strikes. We believe that just as emergency notification solutions have become a 'must have' in K-12, anonymous communication tools will quickly be adopted to address the myriad of on-campus challenges raised by bullying, stress, family problems, academic pressures and more."

Launched in 2005, Talk About It was designed around a simple concept: Kids are the best resource for knowing what's going on inside their school. If a problem or threat should arise, students simply send an anonymous text or email message using their mobile phone or any Internet-connected device. The message is relayed to the trusted school staff member of their choice. The service reduces the stigma of being seen communicating with a trusted adult and allows students to reach out to a counselor or faculty member without fear of retribution or embarrassment.

"To address threats such as bullying, communication is a vital component of any school safety plan," said Mr. Myers. "Talk About It is a preventative service that allows students to speak up using their tools of choice, text or online communication, and begin a confidential dialogue that can lead to immediate and actionable results - results that are measurably better than with traditional methods which lack two-way interaction or don't provide for targeting specific staff members. We are very excited to align our service with SchoolMessenger, a company that has demonstrated excellence in the education market for more than a decade, and look forward to working with educators across the country to help foster a safer, more comfortable learning environment."

Talk About It is now available as an on-demand solution to all schools and districts, regardless of the notification service they employ. For more information and a video overview, visit http://talk.schoolmessenger.com.

About SchoolMessenger
SchoolMessenger is a leading provider of notification solutions for education. Thousands of school districts, public schools, colleges, universities, private schools and other educational facilities in all 50 states depend on the company's innovative solutions to connect and effectively communicate with millions of parents, students and staff every day. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. For information, visit http://www.schoolmessenger.com or call 888.527.5225.

Media Contact:
Carleen LeVasseur
SchoolMessenger Public Relation
408-264-6767
pr@schoolmessenger.com

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

Catbird® Unveils Next Generation Security for Virtualized and Cloud Computing

vSecurity 5.0 automates and integrates security for virtual environments so organizations can effectively protect and control their enterprise IT infrastructures

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Catbird, the pioneer in comprehensive security and compliance for virtual, cloud and physical networks, today announced the next generation of its award-winning vSecurity®. vSecurity 5.0 will empower IT managers with the control and assurance they need to capitalize on the benefits and cost-savings of virtualized and cloud computing.

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Security and compliance are the principal objections affecting virtual and cloud rollouts.  Legacy security monitoring and compliance tools cannot reliably protect increasingly complex and dynamic IT environments created by virtualization. Catbird has pioneered a new class of automated security that is context-aware and adaptive to the fluid and mobile nature of virtualized data centers. vSecurity 5.0 integrates directly with the hypervisor to provide comprehensive and automated control, visibility and efficiency. Its vCompliance® engine monitors and enforces virtualized data center compliance with PCI, FISMA, NIST, HIPAA and other standards for regulated industries looking to take advantage of virtualized infrastructure for their mission-critical computing.

"Virtualization has revolutionized all aspects of data center computing, including security. With Catbird's vSecurity 5.0, our customers benefit from the economic and technical advantages of virtualization," said Edmundo Costa, CEO of Catbird. "From the U.S. Department of Defense to some of the largest credit card processors in North America, vSecurity automates the security and compliance process, enabling broader and deeper use of virtualization and cloud computing. Catbird customers can virtualize more assets, virtualize more quickly and improve virtualization ROI."

"Catbird vSecurity 5.0 gives us control over our entire virtual infrastructure and network, which is crucial to the security management of the whole county," said Irvin Metaj, Network Engineer of Indiana's Madison County Government Center, Information Technology Systems. "We manage IT for all branches of government: law enforcement, the courts, the revenue divisions and more. With Catbird, we know which departments are trying to access which network and systems, can manage who can communicate with whom and now patrol unauthorized connections. Catbird really raised our game by exposing us to best practices for virtualization security."

Catbird's award-winning next-generation approach weaves together access control, intrusion detection, secure auditing and automated protection for virtual machines, virtual networks, hypervisor management and associated physical assets. With the release of vSecurity 5.0, Catbird incorporates features such as:

    --  Event Viewer -Orchestrates and displays data culled from a range of
        controls, including nprobe, firewall, NAC, IDS/IPS and other sources, to
        paint a detailed picture of what each control is detecting in real-time.
        A key tool of IT security and operations people alike, the event viewer
        provides detailed analysis of the security posture of each asset, as
        well as the inter-relationships between assets, to determine risks and
        vulnerabilities.
    --  Compliance Radar Graph - A graphical gauge of a data center's current
        compliance status against a particular standard that is automatically
        updated in real time, the compliance radar graph automates the
        validation of compliance while instantly alerting organizations to
        noncompliance.
    --  Automated Asset Inventory -Automatic, accurate inventories of the IT
        environment to populate a comprehensive, reliable asset catalog for
        security monitoring and enforcement.
    --  Network Flow Mapping - Network flows illustrate the communication paths
        between objects and groups of objects, providing a comprehensive view of
        protocols, connections, access lists, and more. Because the netflow
        mapping is integrated with Catbird's automated inventory, organizations
        can more effectively regulate access controls and mitigate risks from
        suspicious communication.
    --  Policy Automation - Organizations can set policies and automatically
        administer and enforce those policies via vSecurity TrustZones(TM),
        logical groupings of assets that share a pre-defined, common set of
        policy and compliance rules. In this way, IT teams can be assured of the
        compliance of their own virtualized data centers against 3rd party
        standards or their own corporate governance.
    --  Support for syslog CEF, the Common Event Format, an open log management
        standard enabling Catbird vSecurity data to be collected and aggregated
        for analysis by the leading enterprise management systems, including
        ArcSight, Splunk, and RSA enVision.
Catbird's vSecurity 5.0 is built on industry standard, network-based, security technologies for the most comprehensive set of services protecting virtual, cloud and physical networks. Catbird's controls include IPS/IDS, Network Access Control, Vulnerability Monitoring, Compliance Enforcement, Policy Management, Configuration Management and Access Control in a single solution. vSecurity 5.0 includes vCompliance® for automated, real-time compliance monitoring and enforcement with integrated workflow and reporting; VMshield(TM) for monitoring and enforcing policies and rules on virtual machines to block malicious network activity directed at the specific asset from any source; TrustZones® for ensuring the enforcement and monitoring of security policies associated with a particular virtual machine or network; and Hypervisor Shield(TM) for monitoring and controlling access, detecting malicious network activity and validating configurations of the hypervisor management network.

Catbird vSecurity 5.0 is available immediately. To download a free evaluation version, go to http://www.catbird.com/demo. To learn more about Catbird's industry-leading, comprehensive security solutions for virtual and cloud environments, visit http://www.catbird.com. Follow Catbird on Twitter at @CatbirdSecurity, or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/catbirdsecurevirtualization.

About Catbird (http://www.catbird.com)

Catbird is the industry leader in comprehensive security and compliance for virtualized, cloud and physical environments, and a winner of four Best of Show Finalist Awards at VMworld 2010, 2009 and 2008. Via Catbird vSecurity and the "Catbird" virtual appliance, Catbird is the only company delivering best-practice security for Hypervisor, Guest VMs and Policy/Regulatory Security Compliance. As companies migrate mainstream servers and desktops to virtual environments, uncertainty over security and compliance can impact deployment plans. Catbird's protection eliminates these worries and keeps virtualization plans on track. Founded in 2000 by Internet pioneer Ron Lachman, the company's innovative technology protects tens of thousands of customer systems and networks who rely on Catbird and its partners to protect their valuable IT assets from external and internal threats. The private company is based in Silicon Valley.

PRESS CONTACT:Tony KellerSS?PR(847) 415-9329tkeller@sspr.com

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Trimble Introduces Cloud-based Data Management and Deployment for the Environmental Services Market

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today cloud-based data management for its SiteFID® Gas Monitoring solution used in the environmental services market-the Trimble® Connected Community - Environmental. The Connected Community - Environmental provides real-time management and deployment of SiteFID landfill gas surface monitoring data. It allows field monitoring data to be uploaded to the cloud and stored in a secure and replicated infrastructure designed specifically for positioning data. Environmental monitoring data can then be accessed in real time by other team members at locations with an Internet connection. The environmental data files are version controlled and updates to field data can be verified and tracked.

Trimble's SiteFID Gas Monitoring solution integrates positioning and mobile computing capabilities coupled with Flame Ionization Detection (FID) gas sensor technology, helping mobile workers to streamline their workflow as well as improve accuracy and compliance while on site. Field samples are recorded with GPS coordinates in real time during the landfill site survey, which can then be transferred from the Trimble SiteFID monitor software on the handheld to back-office compliance applications. The Connected Community - Environmental solution allows consultants and landfill operators to more efficiently manage, review and visualize landfill gas data.

The Connected Community - Environmental solution offers increased speed and efficiency for gathering, review and visualization of SiteFID monitoring data. The Visual Organizer functionality provides a unique way to rapidly plot georeferenced environmental data on Google Maps(TM) and site base maps for identifying exceedance points and deploying the data to project stakeholders. Multiple sites can be centrally managed and environmental data deployed to distributed locations providing increased project management capabilities. 

"Trimble Connected Community - Environmental provides an innovative solution to manage environmental data that is more secure, defendable and accessible. In the past, field data was collected on site and returned to the office at the completion of the work, which was prone to lost or misplaced monitoring data," said Ken Fossey, portfolio manager of Trimble's Environmental Solutions Business. "Trimble has streamlined the SiteFID landfill gas surface monitoring work flow for data gathering, review and visualization while the field crews are still on site--cutting valuable time required to identify regulatory compliance exceedances and start corrective action."

The Trimble Connected Community - Environmental is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2012. For more information, contact Trimble Environmental sales at: environmentalsolutions@trimble.com.

About Trimble's Environmental Solutions Business

Trimble's Environmental Solutions Business is an innovator of productivity solutions for the environmental services professional. Trimble's solutions target businesses operating in the environmental services, waste management, remediation, reclamation, environmental consulting and environmental equipment markets to improve workflow, increase productivity and reduce rework on site.

For more information, visit: http://www.trimble.com/environmental-solutions.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information, visit:  http://www.trimble.com.

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CONTACT: Willa McManmon, Trimble Investor Relations, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Lea Ann McNabb, Trimble, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com

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

Fly Away Simulation Visit the Microsoft Game Studios to Discuss "Microsoft Flight"

In December 2011, Microsoft invited a select few members of the flight simulation community to discuss their next flight simulation package entitled "Flight"

LONDON, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft held a press event at their Game Studios at Redmond, Washington in December 2011, to enable members of the community and press to discuss "Flight" in detail and have any questions answered. With Fly Away Simulation being one of the attendees at the event, they have covered the event and discussed the topics raised in detail on their website.

About Microsoft Flight

Microsoft Flight is the next flight simulator release from Microsoft following on from Microsoft Flight Simulator X. In this release, they dropped the "Simulator" part of the product name in order to open the market up to users who were a bit weary at the realism of a simulation package - giving the fun of flight to everyone, not just the educated virtual aviators.

Upon release, Microsoft Flight will include the default scenery for Hawaii only. The release will be free of charge and will be available as a digital download directly from the Microsoft website.

After the release, the game will feature a marketplace within it that enables users to download additional aircraft and scenery from Microsoft - expanding the simulation package. These enhancements will come with a price tag attached. This differs from previous versions of Microsoft's simulation packages that always included global scenery out-of-the-box. Microsoft also announced that the game will have a closed marketplace - which means that third party developers will have no access to a Software Development Kit and hence no third party content. Many members of the community were outraged by this decision, because they were always able to download add-ons from many of the flight simulator community websites such as Fly Away Simulation that provided thousands of free aircraft, scenery enhancements and utilities with easy installation.

In a lengthy editorial by Fly Away Simulation editor William Luxton, he discusses all of the topics raised at the event in detail and also provides his opinion of "Flight". There have been over 100 comments on the article already, with many members very angry and disappointed at the detailing of "Flight".

You can view the original article here: http://flyawaysimulation.com/news/4317/microsoft-flight-behind-scenes-at-microsoft-studios/

About Fly Away Simulation

Fly Away Simulation are publishers of flight simulation industry news as well as providing a "home base" for a large community following. Established for over 10 years, Fly Away Simulation has become a hub for flight simulator enthusiasts worldwide. While their focus has been primarily based on the Microsoft Flight Simulator range of products, they have slowly changed focus to more exotic simulation packages such as X-Plane or FlightGear. The Fly Away Simulation website provides a huge downloads and add-on database for many simulator packages as well as a busy discussion forum and media gallery.

Fly Away Simulation home page:http://flyawaysimulation.com/

Fly Away Simulation on Google+: https://plus.google.com/116027897731819044483

Fly Away Simulation on twitter:http://twitter.com/fasflightsim

Fly Away Simulation on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlyAwaySimulation.

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CONTACT: Ryan Barclay of Fly Away Simulation, +44 203-318-0477, ryan.barclay@flyawaysimulation.com

Web Site: http://flyawaysimulation.com

Echola Systems Introduces New Low-Cost Smart Power Distribution Unit in Desktop Form Factor

Go Green and Save! using Echola Systems smart PDUs

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Echola Systems' SPDU-108L, a new 8-socket/outlet desktop smart power distribution unit (PDU), also known as Remote Power Switch, which was showcased at INTEROP in Las Vegas , is now available for order online.

SPDU-108L is the only PDU currently available in the market with comprehensive socket level remote energy management in the Desktop/Wall-mount form factor. It targets users of small businesses, home offices, and educational institutions who want to seriously reduce the energy consumption cost of their IT equipment. Significant cost savings can be achieved using its advanced socket level energy monitoring (billing-grade accuracy) combined with its intelligent remote power switching (on/off or reboot of hung-up equipment).

Users can configure, monitor, and control the PDU through user-friendly Web interface. The Web interface provides socket level, real-time updates on Power (Real, Reactive and Apparent), Energy, True RMS Current, Phase Angle, Power Factor and Voltage, Frequency, and Temperature. It also supports comprehensive energy report down to minute-level granularity.

The SPDU-108L supports features that help to conserve electricity, either directly or indirectly. The energy monitoring feature helps to reduce energy costs by identifying the energy abusing equipment. It also supports features that help to save energy by shutting down unused equipment using scheduled shutdown and master outlet control functionalities. The scheduled timers can be used to schedule a planned shutdown or power reset on a specific day, date, or time. The master outlet control feature, on the other hand, allows users to assign one of the sockets as the master socket for a group of sockets. All equipment connected to slave sockets would be switched off when the master socket is switched off or equipment connected to the master socket goes to standby mode, drawing little current.

The SPDU-108L smart PDU is priced at $269. For more information, visit http://www.echola.com/power/SPDU-108L-15A-8-Outlets-Switched-PDU.html

About Echola Systems LLC:

Established in 2006, Echola Systems LLC specializes in design and manufacture of custom Layer1 optical switches. In 2010, it added new smart-switched power distribution units to its product portfolio by leveraging experience from optical switching products. Echola Systems customers include major corporations such as Tellabs, Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, and more.

Website: http://www.echola.com/power

Contact email: sales@echola.com

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CONTACT: Sankaran Ganesan of Echola Systems LLC, +1-408-916-7639, sankaran_g@echola.com

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

Kobo continues international expansion launching in the Netherlands at Libris Blz.

Award Winning Kobo Touch eReader will be Available Online and In-Stores
for EUR129.00  

NETHERLANDS and TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Kobo, a global leader in eReading with over 7 million users in more than 170 countries worldwide,
announced today that Netherlands retailer Libris Blz. are selling the
award winning* Kobo Touch eReader online at http://www.libris.nl  and http://www.blz.nl with free shipping and delivery, and it will be in select stores
starting Jan 30 - for EUR129.00. Kobo offers one of the world's largest
bookstores of more than 2.5 million ebooks, which now includes
thousands of popular bestselling Dutch titles.

"Through our new partnership with Libris Blz., we're confident our
expansion into the Netherlands will be a huge success," said Michael
Serbinis, CEO of Kobo.  "Kobo's focus has always been to bring eReading
and eBooks to people everywhere around the world.  By launching in the
Netherlands, and bringing eReading to the passionate Dutch reading
community - we are one more country closer to delivering on that
promise."

"Libris Blz. and Kobo are a perfect fit, as we are driven by a strong
passion for reading and books,  and both see great potential in
eReading," stated Caroline Damwijk, Managing Director of Libris Blz.
B.V.

THE KOBO TOUCH - Built by booklovers, for booklovers.

The Kobo Touch offers a best-in-class reading experience, with an
amazing touch experience, that uses Infrared Touch Technology, allowing
readers to easily swipe or tap to turn pages.  With the intuitive touch
interface, readers can highlight a phrase, lookup a word, zoom into an
image, increase the font size, or quickly navigate through a book and
an entire library. Plus, finding that next read is also quick and easy
with Wi-Fi and a virtual keyboard.

The Kobo eReader Touch is the first eReader to be available in multiple
languages and offers a completely local experience, including content,
recommendations, and the Kobo store.  Readers may choose from English,
French, Canadian French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch.

KOBO TOUCH FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:

        --  New Pearl 6" E Ink Screen - Equipped with the newest E Ink
            screen featuring 16 level grey scale, the Kobo Touch is a
            highly responsive and intuitive experience designed to help you
            forget about the device and focus on reading.
        --  The eInk screen is glare free and easy to read in bright
            sunlight
        --  Read in Style - Kobo's signature quilted soft-touch back and
            travel-friendly size offer the ultimate reading comfort and
            experience - choose from white and black
        --  Customize taps on the screen to turn pages  to bring additional
            comfort to left-handed readers
        --  A choice of 7 font styles and 25 sizes to best suit individual
            eyesight needs - the most of any eReader on the market today.
        --  Add your own fonts for full customization
        --  Easy note making within a book while users read, as well as
            browsing and editing notes with the Annotations list
        --  Easily highlight favourite passages within books
        --  Fully adjustable refresh rate for fast page turns
        --  A low-battery warning - icon alerts let readers know when that
            reach 10 percent and 5 percent of battery life
        --  Sleep and power off screens that show full screen book covers
        --  Progress indicator -- Readers can easily find out how far
            they've read in each book, with percentages read displayed
            under each book title

With battery life of up to one month, and storage of up to 30,000 books
with expandable memory, the Kobo eReader Touch Edition delivers the
freedom to read anywhere, at any time.

READ FREELY - KOBO SUPPORTS THE MOST CONTENT

The Kobo eReading service is built on an open platform, allowing
consumers to read eBooks from other stores that use the ePub format -
plus books on a growing number of Kobo eReaders and apps.  The
versatile Kobo eReader Touch Edition devices let users read ePUB, PDF
and MOBI format eBooks; view JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and TIFF images;
review TXT, HTML and RTF materials; and enjoy CBZ and CBR comic book
formats.  Consumers can also easily borrow and read eBooks from the
local public library.

GET SOCIAL WITH KOBO READING LIFE

Kobo offers the industry leading social platform, Reading Life that
provides the ability to connect with friends or create book clubs and
discuss favorite reads on Facebook, users can track their reading
statistics, and unlock fun and exciting awards just for reading.

SHOP AND READ ON ANY DEVICE WITH KOBO

Kobo offers free eReading apps so users can read on most popular devices
such as desktops, laptops, tablets, Android(TM) phones, iPhones®, iPads®, Blackberry® Smartphones and Blackberry®
PlayBooks - in addition they can browse and shop the Kobo store.  Plus,
with Kobo Sync you can read from one device to another and pick up from
the page that you last read - your library will always be kept up to
date.

WHERE TO BUY

The Kobo Touch eReader is available for immediate purchase online from
Libris at http://www.libris.nl  and Blz. at http://www.blz.nl, including free shipping and delivery, and in select stores starting
Jan 30 - for EUR129.00.

Kobo will be launching a fully localized Dutch website in February.  For
more information and to download the free Kobo International eReading
app available in Dutch please visit kobobooks.com/welkomlibrisblz

* Named "Editor's Pick" in Wired Magazine: eInk Reader Round-up: January 2012
Edition; Won prestigious "Jaus de L'Industrie" for innovative & lightweight design of the Kobo Touch eReader; Institut Francais du Design (IFD); Nov 2011

About Kobo, Inc.

Kobo is a global eReading service with more than 2.5 million eBooks,
magazines and newspapers - one of the largest eReading catalogues in
the world.  As part of its "Read Freely" mentality, Kobo believes
consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device and
has attracted millions of readers from more than 170 countries across
the globe.  Kobo has top-ranked eReading applications for iPad, iPhone,
BlackBerry, Android, Windows and MacOS, and is the eReading application
of choice for leading tablet OEMs. Kobo eReaders, including the Kobo
Touch and the newly launched Kobo Vox are available at leading
retailers, including Indigo, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Future Shop,
WHSmith, FNAC, Collins Booksellers and Whitcoull's. Kobo's innovative
Reading Life is an industry-first comprehensive social eReading
experience where Kobo users can earn awards simply for time spent
reading and encouraging others. For more information on Kobo, and to
download free eReading apps, visit http://www.kobo.com.

Libris Blz. B.V.

The Libris Blz. group of booksellers comprises independent,
professional, highly-motivated entrepreneurs who work together to
compete effectively against standard bookstore chains. Libris
booksellers aim to be the authoritative bookseller within their market,
offering a wide assortment of titles, whereas Blz. booksellers offer an
optimal mix of books in combination with office supplies. With gross
book sales of more than 100 million euros, the Libris Blz. group is the
largest player in the Dutch general book market.

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SOURCE  Kobo Inc.

Kobo Inc.

CONTACT: Media Contact:
Karina St. Jean | Carol Lee
Rogers & Cowan
212.445.8419 | 310.854.8168
kstjean@rogersandcowan.com | clee@rogersandcowan.com

Argoz Dips its Toes Into Fashion for Spring 2012

Argyle sock company uses the classic diamond pattern combined with bursts of color to demand ankles get noticed

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Argoz, a San Francisco-based premium argyle sock brand, has tiptoed onto the fashion scene, insisting ankles get the attention they deserve.  Argyle patterns have been turning heads in the fashion industry since World War I. However, when Dan Soha could not find a quality pair of socks that fit his fashion sense, Argoz was born.

"Socks are one of the most overlooked accessories in any outfit. With current trends calling for rising pant hemlines and shorts becoming shorter, socks will play a starring role in fashion for Spring 2012," said Soha, the founder of Argoz. "Clothing is a form of expressive art. Argoz socks will motivate the fashionable to show off their feet and legs regardless of the season."

Soha began his journey about two years ago when he was unable to find a pair of argyle socks with enough flair for his taste. He set to work to create a brand that would inspire people to show off their fashionable sock wear. Few styles have managed to span generations as argyle has, which has proven its staying power for decades. Argoz has taken inspiration from your grandfather's socks and modernized them with current season color trends and panache.

Argoz socks are incredibly soft and made with 80 percent cotton, 15 percent polyester and five percent spandex. Knee-high socks will be available starting at $18 and calf-length socks will start at $15.

The Spring 2012 collection will feature color combinations such as Arthur, Happy Hour and SoMa. These colors are complements to trends seen on the runways such as color blocking, pastels and pink shorts.

Argoz socks are available at http://www.argoz.com. Socks will be available for purchase online and in select San Francisco boutiques. The online store will be the main retail location for Argoz. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, online retail sales have been growing at an average of 20 percent each year. For Argoz, creating an exclusive online store within a unique niche helps meet the current trends in online shopping. Online retailer outlets allow for brands to showcase all available products in a line, where as traditional retail locations only have a select number available.

SOURCE  Argoz

Argoz

CONTACT: Alexandra Weissner, +1-720-833-5918, aweissner@metzger.com

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

TripAdvisor Introduces Comprehensive Analytics Service for Businesses

TripAdvisor Management Dashboard Reveals a Business's Performance on the World's Largest Travel Site through Powerful Metrics and Trends Graphics

NEWTON, Mass., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) the world's largest travel site*, today announced the launch of the TripAdvisor Management Dashboard, a new analytics service that summarizes a business's performance on TripAdvisor at a glance. Businesses may use the data and information the dashboard provides to track how they are engaging with customers and guests online, target areas for improvement and make informed, up-to-the-minute decisions.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110809/NE48233LOGO )

The new Management Dashboard, which is available for free to all registered business representatives, can be accessed via the TripAdvisor Management Center. The dashboard provides reporting on everything from a business's total reviews and current popularity ranking to the business's most viewed competitors and the countries generating the most traffic to the business's TripAdvisor page.

A more comprehensive version of the Management Dashboard will also be available in the coming weeks exclusively to all accommodations with Business Listings subscriptions. This version offers additional powerful metrics and information, including graphics depicting a property's Business Listings performance both over time and relative to their competitors in the same geographical region. They also receive a Special Offers recommendation tool for suggestions on how to use offers to capture travelers' attention on TripAdvisor.

TripAdvisor Business Listings enables individual hotels to increase their property's exposure in front of TripAdvisor's more than 50 million unique monthly visitors* by adding their direct contact information--such as a website link, email address and phone number--to their property pages on the site, and also by adding special offers on high-visibility pages.

Management Dashboard Features

Free features

    --  Status at a glance: Total reviews, current popularity ranking and
        TripAdvisor rating
    --  Reviews and comments summary: Latest review activity and top comments
        from reviews
    --  Photos metrics: Total number of traveler and business-submitted photos,
        photos in the last 30 days and the number of visitors viewing photos
    --  Most viewed competitors: A list of competitors most viewed by the same
        people who view the business's page
    --  Top visitor locations: A breakdown of the countries generating the most
        number of visitors to the business's page
Features available to Business Listings subscribers

The Business Listings version includes all of the features from the free version, as well as the following exclusive features:

    --  Trend graphs: Dynamic graphs showing page-view trends over time
    --  Performance metrics: Performance of a property's Business Listing
        relative to other properties
    --  Top Special Offers by click-through: Special Offer recommendations based
        on the  offers that are receiving the most clicks (this tool is shown
        when a property is not taking advantage of their Special Offers feature)
The free version of the Management Dashboard is available immediately. The Business Listings version of the dashboard will be available in the coming weeks. For more information about the Management Dashboard or Business Listings, please visit your business's page at http://www.tripadvisor.com/owners.

"We are pleased to offer our new Management Dashboard to business representatives worldwide to give them the metrics they need to succeed on TripAdvisor," said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. "This is an easy-to-read report that is designed to help track a business's performance, compare its performance against the competition and make informed decisions about how to engage our large community of travelers."

About TripAdvisorTripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 60 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to TripAdvisor's millions of monthly visitors.

TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 18 other travel media brands, and together the sites attract more than 65 million unique monthly visitors**.  TripAdvisor's travel media brands include: http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.cruisecritic.com, http://www.familyvacationcritic.com, http://www.flipkey.com, http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk, http://www.independenttraveler.com, http://www.onetime.com, http://www.seatguru.com, http://www.sniqueaway.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.travelpod.com, http://www.virtualtourist.com, and http://www.kuxun.cn.

*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, August 2011

**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Inc. and its subsidiaries, Worldwide, August 2011

©2012 TripAdvisor, Inc. All rights reserved.

SOURCE  TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor

CONTACT: CONTACT: Kevin Carter, +1-617-795-7577, kcarter@tripadvisor.com

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

Kbb.com Releases All-New Embeddable Widgets To Site Visitors

Kelley Blue Book's Latest 'Expert Videos,' 'Review of the Week' and 'Breaking News' Content Available for Blogs, Websites or Social Pages

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book http://www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today releases its embeddable widgets (http://www.kbb.com/widgets/) with exclusive kbb.com content to site visitors.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52304-kelley-blue-book-kbb-releases-all-new-embeddable-widgets

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120124/MM39575LOGO)

The all-new, free widgets are great tools to stay up-to-date on the latest videos, reviews and news from Kelley Blue Book's expert editorial staff. Consumers and media now have the ability to stream video directly from the experts at kbb.com by clicking the 'Copy Embed Code' link found below each of the widgets and pasting the information into their website. In addition, the widgets automatically populate with fresh kbb.com material once it is embedded in the consumer's site. The award-winning content is easily embedded into blogs, websites and social media pages.

"Kbb.com's new widgets make it quick and simple for site managers to provide additional relevant content to their own audiences," said Justin Yaros, executive vice president of product design and development for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "Each one highlights Kelley Blue Book's automotive information in a condensed unit that can be effortlessly applied into a magnitude of online formats."

Kelley Blue Book is currently offering three versions of widgets: 'Expert Videos,' 'Review of the Week' and 'Breaking News.' The 'Expert Videos' widget features the most-viewed videos on kbb.com and recent videos that have been uploaded to the company site. The 'Review of the Week' widget updates weekly to showcase a unique vehicle video review generated by the Kelley Blue Book Editorial staff. The weekly vehicle video review encompasses the strengths and weakness of every new vehicle in the market, including cars, trucks and hybrids. Users also can access the latest automotive industry news through the 'Breaking News' widget. This widget is designed to inform consumers about vehicle debuts, auto show coverage and trends in the automotive marketplace.

For more information and news from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit http://www.kbb.com/media/, follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/kelleybluebook (or @kelleybluebook), or like our page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kbb. 

About Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com)

Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the industry.  Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website http://www.kbb.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In and Retail Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new cars this week.  The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies as well as governmental agencies.  Kbb.com provides consumer pricing and information on minivans, pickup trucks, sedan, hybrids, electric cars, and SUVs.  Kelley Blue Book Co. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoTrader.com.

SOURCE  Kelley Blue Book

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Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52304-kelley-blue-book-kbb-releases-all-new-embeddable-widgets
Kelley Blue Book

CONTACT: Brenna Robinson, +1-949-267-4781, berobinson@kbb.com, or Natalie Kumaratne, +1-949-267-4770, nkumaratne@kbb.com

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

IGT Cloud Solution Unleashed at Gala Leo Casino in UK

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today the initial go live of the IGT Cloud program at the Gala Leo Casino in Liverpool, England. Increased reporting functionality and data aggregation initially attracted Gala Leo to the Cloud partnership program, which is only one aspect of the cloud's capabilities.

"As we go live, we are looking forward to utilizing IGT Cloud to optimize floor wide yields to help us as we manage the casino of the future. We are excited to partner with IGT to implement the cloud program, and are thrilled in the prospect of being able to make an impact in player experience with this innovative solution," said Rosanna Evans, Head of Electronic Gaming, Gala Casinos.

Part of the services available in the IGT Cloud is sbX® Floor Manager, which supports casino operators by giving them access to the best performing games within the largest game library. This is a significant benefit, because it allows for casinos to deploy updated games to all machines on the floor, as well as customization at the touch of a button.

Gala Leo has also implemented sbX® Analytics, enabling for detailed game performance analysis through instantly generated reports, allowing operators to understand and optimize the gaming makeup of their casino floors. Additionally, part of the IGT Cloud services, is Ad Manager, which allows casinos to push digital marketing content to the EGM top-box from the cloud allowing them to connect directly with their patrons.

IGT and Gala Casinos have been bringing exciting games and enhanced player experiences to casino floors since they initially partnered in November. Gala Leo was one of the first IGT Cloud program partners, and the casino is the first to go live with this new exciting technology to the gaming industry.

"The IGT Cloud service completely changes the way that casinos implement new technologies and the speed of that implementation," said Chris Satchell, IGT chief technology officer. "The IGT Cloud is more cost-effective and easier to maintain than a traditional system, and will help casino operators obtain and utilize innovative technologies to optimize their casino floors and entertain their patrons."

For more information on IGT Cloud please visit http://www.IGT.com/Cloud.

IGT Resources:

    --  Like us on Facebook
    --  Follow us on Twitter!
    --  View IGT's YouTube Channel
    --  Check out our other systems!

About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter @IGTNews or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IGT.

About Gala Casinos

Gala Casinos is part of the Gala Coral Group, the only gambling company in the UK with significant businesses in the bookmaking, bingo and casino markets, both on the high street and online. The Group employs over 16,000 people across its various divisions. Gala Casinos is a long established major player in both the London and provincial casino markets with 24 clubs across the United Kingdom and one multi-gaming complex in Gibraltar. Gala Casinos aims to be the number one choice for discerning players and a great place to work for the 2,700 colleagues which it employs. It has a loyal customer base of over 700,000 active members who enjoy over three million visits per year to its clubs across the UK.

SOURCE  IGT

IGT

CONTACT: Shelle Murach, IGT Public Relations Representative, +1-775-448-0221

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

Honeywell Launches Full-Scale Smart Grid Project to Reduce Strain on Electrical Networks in Thames Valley

LONDON, January 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
          - Bracknell Pilot Proves Automated Demand Response Can Cut Peak Energy Use
            in Commercial and Industrial Facilities, Leads to Broad Deployment

    Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced a smart grid project that will help SSE plc
connect up to 30 commercial and industrial buildings in the Thames Valley area west of
London, and temporarily reduce electricity consumption when overall use spikes. This will
help alleviate the potential for future transmission and distribution bottlenecks as the
peak demand for energy grows. It will also enable building operators to decrease their
energy use, utility bills and carbon dioxide emissions.

    (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20071030/AQTU029LOGO)

    As part of the euro 30-million New Thames Valley Vision (NTVV) project recently
awarded to Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution (SSEPD) by U.K. energy
regulator Ofgem, Honeywell will install automated demand response (Auto DR) technology in
the selected facilities. The utility will then work with these customers to trim peak
electricity use, and reduce strain on the local networks and substations, which are
nearing capacity - creating a more robust, agile grid without the disruption and expense
which sometimes accompany major infrastructure upgrades.

    "NTVV has the potential to revolutionise our existing networks, and help us to manage
resources and equipment more effectively as the U.K. heads toward a low-carbon economy,"
said Stewart Reid, NTVV Project Director at SSEPD. "We'll need to collaborate with our
customers to achieve these goals and see Auto DR as a one of the key tools to make that a
reality."

    The project builds on a successful Auto DR demonstration in Bracknell, England, where
Honeywell proved that a commercial building could quickly shed up to 45 percent of its
electrical load during peak hours. The result of the pilot prompted SSE to expand the use
of the technology. Honeywell expects the full-scale project will give the utility the
ability to shave approximately 10 megawatts of energy use when necessary.

    "A smarter grid is essential to balancing supply and demand in the most efficient,
sustainable way possible," said Paul Orzeske, president of Honeywell Building Solutions.
"But utilities also need to connect with their customers in new ways and Auto DR creates
those bonds. It's flexible enough to meet a variety of energy challenges, from daily grid
congestion issues to intermittency concerns that stem from micro-generation."

    Honeywell will use several technologies in its portfolio, including offerings from
Honeywell's Akuacom and Tridium businesses, to connect SSE with buildings on the utility's
low-voltage Bracknell network. The Demand Response Automation Server (DRAS) from Akuacom
allows the utility to alert customers when energy use is expected to peak and create grid
congestion. At each facility, a Niagara(AX) Framework-based controller from Tridium will
help automate load-shedding strategies during these periods. The controller listens for
signals from the DRAS and communicates with the building management system, which then
makes short-term changes based on parameters the customer sets in advance - e.g., turning
off banks of lights or elevators, or cycling equipment on and off.

    In addition to providing and implementing the technology, Honeywell will offer
consulting and engineering services to help the customers develop shed strategies, looking
for ways to briefly reduce energy use with minimal impact to operations. Honeywell will
also investigate opportunities to decrease day-to-day consumption, which will help
participants reduce their operating costs and environmental impact, and align with Carbon
Reduction Commitment legislation.

    As part of the agreement with Ofgem, SSE and Honeywell will also publish details on
the project and its impact to provide insight for other distribution network operators
(DNOs) across the United Kingdom.

    Automated Demand Response

    Buildings account for more than 70 percent of electricity use globally. Auto DR
enables utilities to call on commercial facilities to automatically decrease consumption
during times of peak demand, reducing the load on the electrical network. Building
operators work with an energy expert like Honeywell to develop custom strategies to
decrease their energy use, utility bills and carbon dioxide emissions. DNOs, in turn, are
able to alleviate grid congestion caused by growing demand and the pressure it puts on
transmission and distribution equipment. The prevailing alternative is to replace or
reinforce the sub-stations, electrical cables and associated equipment, which requires
significant capital investment and construction in highly developed urban areas.

    Previous demand response programmes have been largely manual and cumbersome to
initiate; as a result, building operators had to dedicate the necessary resources to
participate and utilities couldn't count on a consistent response. The Akuacom and Tridium
technologies are able to interact with virtually any building system, providing a reliable
decrease in consumption with minimal input. That's because the solution is based on open,
industry-accepted standards.

    Honeywell and the Smart Grid

    Honeywell has a legacy of working with both utilities and their customers, giving it a
unique perspective on how to quickly realize the benefits of the evolving grid. With
controls in more than 150 million homes, 10 million buildings and thousands of industrial
sites, and experience managing demand response and energy efficiency programmes for more
than 100 utilities, Honeywell has the offerings and experience to empower smart energy
users.

    Honeywell International (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products
and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products;
turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares
are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and
information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com. Honeywell Building
Solutions is part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions business group, a
global leader in providing product and service solutions that improve efficiency and
profitability, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, comfortable environments
in homes, buildings and industry. For more information about Building Solutions, access
http://www.honeywell.com/buildingsolutions.

    This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of fact,
that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect,
project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and
assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future
developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance,
and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by
our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks
and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. We
identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form
10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Honeywell

Louisa Kellie, +420-242-442-309, louisa.kellie@honeywell.com; Aaron Parker, +1-763-954-4257, aaron.parker@honeywell.com, both of Honeywell

Anite's SAS to Accelerate LTE Device Launches for TelefónicaGermany

FLEET, England, January 24, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

          Leading German operator to leverage Anite's test solutions for LTE device

                                         approval

    Anite, a global leader in wireless device testing technology, today announced that
Telefonica Germany has selected Anite's LTE interoperabilitytest solution SAS,in order to
ramp up its market introduction of LTE devices.

    For over ten years TelefonicaGermany has been using Anite's 2G and 3G interoperability
test solutionSAS because of its rigorous "Operator Acceptance Scheme" for device
approval.SAS enablesthe operator to launch high quality devices more quickly and
cost-effectively.

    Telefonica Germany is upgrading its existing suite of Anite testing systems to include
LTE asAnite's SAS can reduce the time needed to test new handsets by up to 50%. Anite's
network simulator is easily programmed to replicate real-life network scenarios in a
controlled lab test environment. This is crucial for LTE devices as they will have to move
between LTE, 3G and 2G coverage areas.

    TelefonicaGermany's device acceptance programme involves pre-delivery testing by
suppliers using Anite's SAS, installed with Telefonica's specifications. By ensuring their
device passes TelefonicaGermany's provisional acceptance tests, the supplier can speed up
the acceptance of their device onto the network. Furthermore, if Telefonicahas any
problems with the handset, they can send log information from their SAS to the handset
manufacturer so that they can recreate the situation in their own laboratory and resolve
the issue.

    "With the purchase of SAS, TelefonicaGermany will be able to minimise the time to
market for new LTE devices and ensure a great customer experience," commented
FathiAbdeldayem, Technical Vendor Manager at TelefonicaGermany. "For the past ten years we
have relied on Anite to accelerate our handset introductions and this latest agreement
extends this partnership into LTE and beyond."

    Mike Bonin, Managing Director of Anite's Handset Testing business commented: "Anite is
very pleased that our long-term partnership with TelefonicaGermany, one of the world's
leading mobile operators, is to be expanded with this latest LTE related order. Over the
years, Telefonica Germany has achieved considerable cost savings and ensured a high
end-user experience by using Anite's solutions to create specific scripts for an optimised
operator acceptance scheme."

    About Anite

    Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and
Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and
implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the
latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets
customers' specific requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.

    Anite Telecoms offers rigorous yet simplified device testing, accelerating new devices
to market. A global market leader, Anite has over 20 years of experience providing
cutting-edge technology to device manufacturers, operators and test laboratories. Anite
was the first company to verify LTE conformance test cases in 2009 and has consistently
remained at the forefront of the handset testing industry. Its highly flexible and
reliable software solutions make Anite a key partner to the major Telecoms manufacturers
and operators. With a diverse team focused on exceeding expectations, Anite draws upon
worldwide expertise and is enthusiastic about the future of LTE.

    Headquartered in the UK, Anite employs around 500 staff in 14 countries across Europe,
America, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit
http://www.anite.com.

    About Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

    Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG and its brands O2 and Alice belong to Telefonica
Europe and are part of the Spanish telecommunication group Telefonica S.A. The Company
offers its German private and business customers post-paid and prepaid mobile telecom
products as well as innovative mobile data services based on the GPRS and UMTS
technologies. In addition, the integrated communications provider also offers DSL fixed
network telephony and high-speed internet.

    "Kundenmonitor Deutschland 2011" honoured Telefonica Germany as the network operator
with the most satisfied mobile phone customers in the German market for the fifth time in
a row. Telefonica Europe has more than 58 million mobile and fixed network customers in
Great Britain, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany.

   
    For further information, please contact:
    Editorial contacts:
    Karolina Eklund
    Anite Telecoms
    Tel: +44(0)1252-775245
    Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com

    Rufus Jay
    Babel PR
    Tel: +44(0)207-434-5550
    Email: anite@babelpr.com

Source: Anite Telecoms Ltd

O2 Secure Wireless Prepaid MasterCard Division Set to Launch Advantageous New Revenue Stream Providing Simple Payment Solutions to Clients and Financial Liberty for the "Unbanked and Underbanked" Solution

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- O2 Secure Wireless (Pink Sheets: OTOW) is pleased to announce that February 1, 2012, will be the "official" launch date for the roll out of its new prepaid MasterCard that aims to provide services to the world's growing unbanked and underbanked population.

The prepaid Master Cards featured will be made available to all clients domestic and abroad and will serve to additionally benefit to the Company by way of facilitating ease of payment for services. "We expect this action to expand the Company, and will not only enable our existing/future clients to take advantage of a distinctly convenient payment method, but we anticipate that executing the opportunity to target such a large and growing part of the population, with financial options not commonly available, will position the Company to generate significantly increased levels of profitably. Considering this market expects to exceed $150 billion in 2012, we believe the results will be a very big advancement for the company," stated Val Kazia, CEO, O2 Secure Wireless.

The O2USA MasterCard differs from traditional MasterCard functionality in that it guarantees approval for all applicants over the age of 18. With low fees, notably lower than that of other providers such as Wal-Mart, the O2USA MasterCard will make it possible for those without a bank account and or low credit score to shop without restriction on a global scale.

The O2USA MasterCard works like a checking account. Once a direct deposit is made, goods can be purchased at millions of locations worldwide. Users are also able to withdraw money from any ATM that displays the MasterCard, Maestro, or Cirrus acceptance signs. The card also facilitates online shopping and bill payment. Direct deposits are free and there are no overdraft fees. Cards can be ordered through the Company's new websites: http://www.O2usacard.com and O2tarjeta.com

Statistics estimate that there are 2.4B unbanked and under-banked consumers worldwide; data released by KPMG suggests the under-banked financial market includes 88 million adult Americans with nearly $1.3 Trillion in annual income. It is forecasted that as many as 6 million additional Americans could join the ranks of the underserved within the next two years given current economic conditions. KPMG considers the "underserved" population to be those individuals without bank accounts (the unbanked) and the "underbanked," which it identifies as those who lack access to incremental credit. Also its study of the underserved market identified four segments among the financially underserved, each with distinct socio-economic characteristics. These potential clients include: Unbanked, Rebuilders, Work-to-pay and the Emerging retail sectors.

The O2USA MasterCard is insured by the F.D.I.C and backed by MasterCard's Zero Liability policy, providing consumers with fully protected financial freedom of Commerce.

Company Overview: O2 Secure Wireless is responsible for the development of wireless Internet facilities across the U.S. The company's recent merger with Earthcom Service Inc. has triggered a stream of investment into underserved markets, including flat rate pre-paid wireless telecom services in developing countries, and the current O2USA MasterCard facility.

Safe Harbor Act: This release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward-looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "may," "future," "plan" or "planned," "will" or "should," "expected," "anticipates," "draft," "eventually" or "projected." You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and other risks identified in a company's annual report.

For more information visit our website: http://www.o2securewireless.com, or contact
Gibraltan Financial on (407) 830-9777

SOURCE  O2 Secure Wireless, Inc.

O2 Secure Wireless, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.o2securewireless.com

Restaurant.com iPhone App Serves Up Dining Deals On the Go

Mobile App Offers Quick Pick Dining Options at More Than 18,000 Restaurants

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Restaurant.com iPhone mobile app, now available in Apple's App Store, gives diners the ability to scan nearby dining options, purchase a paperless savings certificate and redeem it for money off their bill...all on an iPhone.

"Restaurant.com experienced its most successful year in 2011, serving up record savings for millions of diners and nearly $400 million in revenue for the restaurant industry," said Restaurant.com President and Chief Marketing Officer Christopher Krohn. "In 2012, we are deploying mobile technology to build on this success, making it more convenient for our customers to save money when dining out and generating greater revenue than ever before for restaurants across the country."

With the Restaurant.com App for iPhone, consumers can:

    --  Find unparalleled restaurant savings using the app's "Deals Near Me"
        geolocation feature, or search for restaurants by ZIP code or city.
    --  View restaurant menus, descriptions, photos, hours of operation and
        other information.
    --  Purchase and redeem Restaurant.com Gift Certificates 100 percent
        digitally by showing the on-screen certificate to their server in the
        restaurant. No printing or paper certificates needed.
    --  Use the iPhone's built-in mapping technology for directions to their
        dining destination.

Restaurant.com iPhone app users can filter restaurant search results by city, distance, price and cuisine type. Then, consumers simply choose a restaurant, purchase a gift certificate and enjoy the savings.

"American consumers are increasingly relying on mobile technology to make choices about their dining and entertainment options," said Krohn. "One of Restaurant.com's goals in 2012 is to help the restaurant industry embrace this trend and bring diners and restaurant owners together in greater numbers despite the sluggish economy."

About Restaurant.comRestaurant.com helps deepen relationships and create lasting memories one dining experience at a time. The company offers savings at more than 18,000 restaurants nationwide with more than 45,000 daily gift certificate options. Restaurant.com brings family and friends together to relax, converse and enjoy dining out. Restaurant.com has helped customers save more than $2 billion since the Arlington Heights, Ill.-based company was founded in 1999.

SOURCE  Restaurant.com

Restaurant.com

CONTACT: CONTACT: Christin Accomando of Restaurant.com, +1-847-481-5515, caccomando@restaurant.com

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

ID Watchdog and Tech Live Connect to Protect Consumers at Risk of Identity Theft

DENVER, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ID Watchdog, Inc. (TSX.V: IDW) (OTC: IDWAF), provider of identity monitoring and preservation tools, today announced a new partnership with Tech Live Connect, a service provider offering "TLC" for malware infected or otherwise troubled PCs via an elite remote technical support staff.  Users with malware infections and out of date system files suffer impaired computer performance and are at increased risk of identity theft; TLC is able to remove malware, update system files and restore PC performance, while Identity Theft Protection from ID Watchdog provides ongoing service and protection after the service call.

Tech Live Connect and ID Watchdog are dedicated to protecting customers' digital lives both on the PC and beyond. This partnership will offer an added layer of protection to those who are at a higher risk of identity theft.

"Our customers are often individuals who have fallen victim to viruses or have security 'holes' on their PC.  Today's viruses and hackers are pursuing profit, often through identity theft," said Brian Cotter, CEO, Tech Live Connect. "This partnership with ID Watchdog allows us to enhance our 'peace of mind' value to our customers, and provide ongoing protection from identity theft after we've removed the virus and nullified any security holes."

As part of the agreement, ID Watchdog's identity monitoring and preservation tools will be offered directly to Tech Live Connect's customers whose devices are infected with viruses, malware or spyware. Once a customer signs up, they will be able to routinely monitor for critical changes in their credit report and personal information with alerts and resolution services provided at no additional cost.

"Identity theft can devastate its victims financially, and victims often face countless hours of frustration attempting to repair the damage on their own," said Michael Greene, CEO, ID Watchdog. "This partnership allows us to protect users at high risk of identity theft, giving them an early warning of potential issues, and an expert staff that can do the heavy lifting to get their identities and their lives back on track."

About Tech Live Connect

As computers, mobile devices and connected communities become more sophisticated, so too does the task, cost and stress of protecting, maintaining, repairing and optimizing them. TLC offers a new model of remote technical support that combines best practices in live agent care with secure, smart, intuitive technology. Whether you need malware (viruses, spyware, etc) removal, mobility management, system or application set up support, or would simply like your PC optimized, TLC has a Live Expert standing by to remotely help you, your family or your business.

Tech Live Connect is headquartered in Glendale, CA. For more information, please contact us at http://www.TechLiveConnect.com.

About ID Watchdog, Inc.

ID Watchdog and its partners provide consumers with identity monitoring and preservation tools that provide the only real protection against identity theft: active knowledge about your online identity. Using these tools, consumers watch their credit reports and receive warnings about significant changes as first alerts to possible identity theft. ID Watchdog and its partners empower consumers to play a role in defending their online identity by remaining vigilant about changes to and inaccuracies in their credit reports and resolving any issues that do arise with the help of personal information agents.

ID Watchdog, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. All the company's services have been developed with input from industry experts; national consumer advocacy groups; federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; consumer protection agencies; and adhere to guidelines published by the Consumer Federation of America. For more information, please visit http://www.IDWatchdog.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which address future events and conditions which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. Although the Company believes that its expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are disclosed in the company's filings with Canadian regulators at http://www.sedar.com. ID Watchdog assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of management beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors should they change.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Company Contact:
ID Watchdog, Inc.
Jay B. Lewis, CFO
303-339-8017
jlewis@idwatchdog.com
http://www.idwatchdog.com

SOURCE  ID Watchdog, Inc.

ID Watchdog, Inc.

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

Rokform® Introduces Brand New Award Winning iPhone 4/4s Mountable Protective Cases!

ALUMINUM/POLYCARBONATE CASE FOR IPHONE 4/4S

ROKBED(TM) v3 iPhone 4/4s Protective Case

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokform® LLC announced that it was named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for the Rokbed(TM) v3 iPhone 4/4s case. Products entered in this prestigious program were judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 32 product categories.

The Rokbed(TM) v3 is designed to be the most functional iPhone 4/4s case ever made. The Rokbed(TM) v3 is more than just a case; it includes never before seen features such as an integrated lock mechanism, anti-slip grip, detachable lanyard and optional magnet insert. Made from tough polycarbonate that is re-enforced in critical areas the Rokbed(TM) v3 is also one of the most protective iPhone 4/4s cases on the market today.

"We are honored to receive this prestigious award," said Jeff Whitten, vice president of Rokform®. "The Rokform® team worked for months on each and every detail to create what is truly the most versatile iPhone 4/4s case on the market today. We are especially proud that we were able to design and manufacture it all right here in Southern California."

The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. The Best of Innovations honor is awarded to the products with the highest judges' scores and was featured in the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase at the 2012 International CES.

Rokform's Rokbed(TM) v3 iPhone 4/4s case was displayed at the 2012 International CES, which ran January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Honorees were also displayed at CES Unveiled: the Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 8 in the Venetian Ballroom of the Venetian.

The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

    --  Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
    --  Aesthetic and design qualities
    --  The product's intended use/function and user value
    --  Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive
    --  How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products
        in the marketplace
Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.

Rokbed v3 Highlights:

    --  Injection molded polycarbonate upper and lower frame.
    --  Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) non slip grip insert.
    --  Integrated lock mechanism.
    --  Remote locking system can be mounted almost anywhere.
    --  Removable hi tensile wrist lanyard.
    --  Optional Magnet kit available separately.
    --  Designed, engineered and Made in USA.
Should you have any further feedback for us please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 855-ROKFORM or through email at info@rokform.com.

SOURCE  Rokform

Rokform

CONTACT: Jeff Whitten, +1-855-765-3676, jeff@rokform.com

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

EB Selected by Raptor ID To Develop the RaptorPAD and RaptorONE -- High-Tech Biometric Devices for Government Markets

New handheld biometric smartphone and tablet devices will scan irises and read fingerprints, providing the national security field with cutting-edge mobile biometric technology

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EB, Elektrobit Corporation (NASDAQ-OMX: EBC1V), a developer of cutting- edge embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries, today announced that its technology will be adapted to power two devices produced by Raptor Identification Systems, Inc. ("Raptor ID").  Raptor ID's  Mobile Biometric Products suite consists of the RaptorONE(TM), a revolutionary Android-based smartphone with full multi-biometric screening capability, and the RaptorPAD(TM), a state-of-the-art tablet with Full Biometric Enrollment capability. Both mobile devices will run on the EB-designed Specialized Device Platform, a customizable Android platform designed especially for the specialized vertical and government markets, such as public safety and first responder fields.

"The technology EB has packaged into the Specialized Device Platform is a disrupter for the specialized government markets because it is a customizable, cost-efficient platform that enables us to incorporate our advanced biometric technologies," said Charles Strasburger, Chairman and CEO of Raptor ID. "EB's platform is cost-effective and allows fast turnaround, which helps government agencies stay current with their handheld devices.  Rather than developing small batches of high cost, highly specialized product, EB's platform allows us to integrate low cost modular attachments to meet the needs of specific agencies, while simultaneously producing high volumes of core products at substantially lower cost per unit."

"With Raptor ID, EB will take today's technology, solve today's biometric challenges, and used commercial industry best practices to radically accelerate time-to-market," said Jani Lyrintzis, vice president Special Terminals at EB, "Raptor ID will combine robust communication capability and substantial processing power with their state of the art biometric technologies, enabling a wide variety of stand-alone and network-connected apps, fulfilling multiple Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice and Law Enforcement mission requirements all in one self-contained, multifunction, device."

The RaptorONE and RaptorPAD products represent a tremendous leap forward in the Mobile Biometrics field.  They will provide current communications and robust processing power with leading edge biometrics in a highly mobile, cost efficient device.  Raptor ID's exclusive Extended Depth of Field (EDOF) iris capture technology allows users to capture iris images with extraordinary clarity anywhere from 5"-9" away, enabling true one-hand point-and-shoot iris capture.  Raptor ID's exclusive Talon(TM) biometric capture interface is an intuitive, icon-based application that enables user training in minutes, not months. 

Raptor ID's products include:  Dual-core 1.5gHz processor | 1GB RAM | 128GB mass storage | 6,000 & 10,000 mAh hot swap battery | sunlight-readable display | IP-67 waterproof | -10oF to 160oF operating temperature range  | ruggedized to MIL-STD-810G  | Integrated smartcard reader, fingerprint, and  EDOF Iris Capture | Android 4.0 OS | GSM (Worldwide) - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100MHz | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n.

The EB developed Specialized Device Platform won the 'Technology of the year Award' by Wireless Innovation Forum in December 2011 http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111213006730/en/

More about EB Specialized Terminal Platform at:

http://www.elektrobit.com/what_we_deliver/wireless/offering/specialized_device_platform

Further information:

Craig O'Connell
EB Special Terminals
Tel. +1 425 686 3100
Email: craig.oconnell@elektrobit.com

Meghan Callaghan
Finn Partners Public Relations for EB
Tel. +1 212 715 1608
Email: Meghan@finnpartners.com

About Raptor Identifications Systems, Inc.

Raptor ID develops and produces revolutionary Android-based smartphone and tablet products with full multi-biometric screening and enrollment capabilities.  Designed for use by DoD, DoJ, DHS, Intelligence, and Federal/State/Local Law Enforcement, Raptor ID's products provide robust communications and substantial processing power, with the modularity and flexibility to fulfill a wide variety of mission requirements, all in a self-contained, multifunction, field-ready device.  Raptor ID's rapidly deployable, easily trained, low cost solutions enable the proliferation of biometric screening capabilities throughout operating forces, creating the ability to cast a much wider net and screen a substantially greater number of known and unknown subjects.    Whether the use case is border and maritime security, emergency response, counter-terrorism operations and activities, or waging asymmetrical warfare in theater, Raptor ID has the ideal biometric solution.  http://www.raptor-id.com

EB, Elektrobit Corporation

EB develops advanced technology and transforms it into enriching end user experiences. EB specializes in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies. The company's net sales for the year 2010 totaled EUR 161.8 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. http://www.elektrobit.com

SOURCE  EB, Elektrobit Corporation

EB, Elektrobit Corporation

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

WD® Announces Q2 Results and Operations Update, Reflecting Continued Progress in Flood Recovery

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC) today reported revenue of $2.0 billion, hard-drive unit shipments of 28.5 million and net income of $145 million, or $0.61 per share, for its second fiscal quarter ended Dec. 30, 2011. Excluding charges and expenses related to the Thailand flooding and the planned acquisition of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST), non-GAAP net income was $358 million, or $1.51 per share.(1) During the quarter, the company incurred charges and expenses of $199 million related to the flooding and expenses of $14 million associated with the planned acquisition of HGST.

In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of $2.5 billion, net income of $225 million, or $0.96 per share, and shipped 52.2 million hard drives.

The company generated $378 million in cash from operations during the December quarter, ending with total cash and cash equivalents of $3.9 billion.

Operations Update
The company also announced it has made significant additional progress to restore its manufacturing capacity following the recent flooding in Thailand. It has continued to ramp HDD production in Thailand and yesterday  resumed slider production which had been suspended since October 10. The company now believes its manufacturing capacity will be back to pre-flood capabilities in the quarter ending September 2012.

"We have made substantial progress in restoring WD's manufacturing capabilities in the aftermath of the historic flooding in Thailand, and this is reflected in our second quarter financial results and in the resumption of our operations there," said John Coyne, president and chief executive officer. "While much work remains to be done over the next several quarters to reach our pre-flood manufacturing capabilities, the progress thus far is significantly ahead of our original expectations and is a tribute to the dedicated and effective actions of our employees, contractors and Thai government agencies, the efforts of our supply partners and the support of our customers. We are grateful to all involved in this extraordinary effort." 

HGST Acquisition
The company's plan to complete the acquisition of HGST is on track to close by March 2012. The company continues to work on obtaining the regulatory approval of the transaction from the remaining government agencies.

Conference Call
The investment community conference call to discuss these results will be broadcast live over the Internet today at 2 p.m. Pacific/5 p.m. Eastern. The live and archived conference call webcast can be accessed online at http://www.westerndigital.com/investor, click on "Conference Calls." The telephone replay number is 1-866-403-7115 in the U.S. or +1-203-369-0585 for international callers.

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.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements concerning the company's belief that its manufacturing capacity will be back to pre-flood capabilities in the quarter ending September 2012 and the expected timing of its planned acquisition of HGST. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including the impact of continued uncertainty and volatility in global economic conditions; supply and demand conditions in the hard drive industry; uncertainties about the timeframe for the full restoration of the company's operations in Thailand and the expansion of production capacity in Malaysia, as well as associated costs for such restoration and expansion; uncertainties concerning the availability and cost of commodity materials and specialized product components and the adverse impacts of the Thailand flooding on such availability and associated costs; delays in or failure to obtain any required regulatory approvals with respect to the company's planned acquisition of HGST, or failure to consummate or delays in consummating the transaction for other reasons; actions by competitors; unexpected advances in competing technologies; uncertainties related to the development and introduction of products based on new technologies and expansion into new data storage markets; business conditions and growth in the various hard drive markets; pricing trends and fluctuations in average selling prices; and other risks and uncertainties listed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the company's recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on Oct. 28, 2011, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.  All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

(1) Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter fiscal 2012 consists of GAAP net income of $145 million plus $199 million for charges and expenses related to the flooding and $14 million of acquisition-related expenses. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.51 for the second quarter is calculated by using the same 237 million diluted shares as is used for GAAP earnings per share.

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

                                                                                                                                   
                                                    WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
                                                                                                                                   
                                               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                                                                                                                   
                                                     (in millions; unaudited)
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                          Dec. 30,                    Jul. 1,
                                                                                                  2011                        2011
                                                                                                  ----                        ----
                                                                                                                                   
                                                             ASSETS
                                                                                                                                   
    Current assets:
                                       Cash and cash
                                       equivalents               $3,924                        $3,490
                                       Accounts
                                       receivable, net              747                         1,206
                                      Inventories                   466                           577
                                      Other                         261                           214
                                       Total current
                                       assets            5,398                5,487
    Property, plant and equipment, net                                                           2,091                       2,224
    Goodwill                                                                                       151                         151
    Other intangible assets, net                                                                    63                          71
    Other assets                                                                                   104                         185
                                                                                                   ---                         ---
                                      Total assets      $7,807               $8,118
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                   
                                              LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                                                                                                   
    Current liabilities:
                                      Accounts payable             $883                        $1,545
                                      Accrued expenses              364                           349
                                      Accrued warranty              124                           132
                                       Current portion
                                       of long-term
                                       debt                         181                           144
                                                                                                                             
                                       Total current
                                       liabilities       1,552                2,170
    Long-term debt                                                                                  50                         150
    Other liabilities                                                                              282                         310
                                                                                                   ---                         ---
                                       Total
                                       liabilities       1,884                2,630
    Total shareholders' equity                                                                   5,923                       5,488
                                                                                                 -----                       -----
                                       Total
                                       liabilities
                                       and
                                       shareholders'
                                       equity           $7,807               $8,118
                                                        ======               ======
                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                       WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                 (in millions, except per share amounts)
                                                                                                               (unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                Three Months Ended                Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                ------------------                ----------------
                                                                                                                      Dec. 30,                        Dec. 31,                        Dec. 30,                        Dec. 31,
                                                                                                                               2011                            2010                            2011                            2010
                                                                                                                               ----                            ----                            ----                            ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Revenue, net                                                                                                             $1,995                          $2,475                          $4,689                          $4,871
    Cost of revenue                                                                                                           1,347                           2,000                           3,500                           3,959
                                         Gross margin                               648                   475                           1,189                             912
                                                                                     ---
    Operating expenses:
                                         Research and development                        191                   169                             384                             336
                                          Selling, general and
                                          administrative                             96                    66                             185                             125
                                         Charges related to flooding                        199                     -                             199                               -
                                         Total operating expenses                        486                   235                             768                             461
                                                                                    ---                   ---                             ---                             ---
    Operating income                                                                                                            162                             240                             421                             451
                                         Net interest and other                         (2)                   (1)                             (3)                             (1)
                                                                                                                                                                               
    Income before income taxes                                                                                                  160                             239                             418                             450
                                         Income tax provision                         15                    14                              34                              28
                                                                                     ---
    Net income                                                                                                                 $145                            $225                            $384                            $422
                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Income per common share:
                                         Basic                                    $0.62                 $0.98                           $1.64                           $1.83
                                                                                   =====
                                         Diluted                                  $0.61                 $0.96                           $1.62                           $1.80
                                                                                   =====
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Weighted average shares outstanding:
                                         Basic                                      234                   230                             234                             230
                                                                                     ===
                                         Diluted                                    237                   235                             237                             235
                                                                                     ===
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                          WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                           (in millions; unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                     Three Months Ended                Six Months Ended
                                                                                     ------------------                ----------------
                                                                                           Dec. 30,                        Dec. 31,                        Dec. 30,                        Dec. 31,
                                                                                                    2011                            2010                            2011                            2010
                                                                                                    ----                            ----                            ----                            ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    Cash flows from operating activities
    Net income                                                                                      $145                            $225                            $384                            $422
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by operations:
                         Depreciation and
                         amortization              140                         151                             298                             301
                        Stock-based compensation         24                          18                              41                              37
                        Deferred income taxes          9                           1                              18                               1
                         Non-cash portion of
                         charges related to
                         flooding                  109                           -                             109                               -
                         Changes in operating
                         assets and liabilities        (49)                        110                            (120)                            134
                         Net cash provided by
                         operating activities        378                         505                             730                             895
                                                   ---                         ---                             ---                             ---
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    Cash flows from investing activities
    Purchases of property, plant and equipment                                                      (120)                           (250)                           (253)                           (450)
                         Cash used in
                         investing activities       (120)                       (250)                           (253)                           (450)
                                                  ----                        ----                            ----                            ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    Cash flows from financing activities
    Employee stock plans, net                                                                         22                              22                              20                              31
    Repurchases of common stock                                                                        -                               -                               -                             (50)
    Repayment of long-term debt                                                                      (31)                            (25)                            (63)                            (50)
                                                                                                     ---                             ---                             ---                             ---
                         Net cash used in
                         financing activities         (9)                         (3)                            (43)                            (69)
                                                   ---                                                         ---
    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                        249                             252                             434                             376
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                                 3,675                           2,858                           3,490                           2,734
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                                      $3,924                          $3,110                          $3,924                          $3,110
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SOURCE  Western Digital Corp.

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Western Digital Corp.

CONTACT: Bob Blair, Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com, or Steve Shattuck, Public Relations, +1-949-672-7817, steve.shattuck@wdc.com, both of  Western Digital Corp.

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

SunTrust to Acquire Online Lender FirstAgain

ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI) and FirstAgain LLC today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which SunTrust will acquire substantially all of the assets of FirstAgain and enhance SunTrust's capabilities in the direct online lending market.

San Diego-based FirstAgain specializes in providing direct unsecured loans to super-prime borrowers via the Internet.  Founded in 2005, the company developed and operates proprietary technology which offers clients a completely digital and paperless origination, underwriting and servicing experience. 

"FirstAgain's technological prowess and expertise provide SunTrust with an attractive nationwide online lending platform," said Brad Dinsmore, SunTrust's Consumer Banking and Private Wealth Management Executive. "We look forward to welcoming FirstAgain teammates and clients to the SunTrust family of companies." Mr. Dinsmore noted that SunTrust clients will benefit from innovative enhancements to SunTrust's online lending platform as it builds on FirstAgain's industry-leading capabilities.

"We are excited about joining the SunTrust family," said Gary Miller, FirstAgain's CEO.  "As part of SunTrust, we will be able to scale our technology to bring innovative product offerings to new and existing SunTrust clients."

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  Pending customary regulatory approvals, the companies expect the transaction to close in the second quarter of 2012.  FirstAgain will operate with its current management team as a unit of SunTrust's Consumer Banking line of business.  SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. advised SunTrust on the transaction.

SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation's largest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate and institutional clients.  As of December 31, 2011, SunTrust had total assets of $176.9 billion and total deposits of $127.9 billion.  The Company operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and a full array of technology-based, 24-hour delivery channels.  The Company also serves clients in selected markets nationally.  Its primary businesses include deposit, credit, trust and investment services.  Through various subsidiaries the Company provides mortgage banking, insurance, brokerage, investment management, equipment leasing and investment banking services. SunTrust's Internet address is suntrust.com.

SOURCE  SunTrust Banks, Inc.

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

CONTACT: Mike McCoy, +1-404-588-7230

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

Konica Minolta Sensing Launches New CL-500A Illuminance Spectrophotometer

RAMSEY, N.J., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and 3D shape, announces the launch of its newest light measurement product, the CL-500A Illuminance Spectrophotometer.

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Available in February 2012, the CL-500A joins Konica Minolta's legendary line of illuminance meters. This includes the T-10A series and CL-200A, both of which have been labeled the meters of choice by lighting professionals. The CL-500A was developed not only to measure illuminance, but also to aid in the spectral evaluation of next generation lighting technologies. LEDs and OLEDs are huge growth markets that have been expanding worldwide in the last several years becoming the preferred technology in a variety of lighting applications.

"This instrument is what our customers have been waiting and asking for since the LED movement began. As the leader in light measurement, professionals always come to us to understand and learn how to properly characterize LEDs and OLEDs. Today, we have answered the call by providing the CL-500A. This unit can do it all; from illuminance, to CRI ( color render index) and spectral measurements. All of this within one simple, easy to use device," stated Joe Esteves, Regional Sales Manager for Konica Minolta Sensing Americas.

In addition to the LED and OLED markets, the CL-500A can also be used in the R&D and color inspection of projector light sources, digital signage and any application where measuring total flux or light distribution characteristics are required.

CL-500A Main Features:

1.  CRI (Color Rendering Index)

In addition to the measurement of illuminance, chromaticity and color temperature, the CL-500A is also capable of CRI measurements. CRI is a quantification of the color rendering properties of a lamp or light source. It was defined to provide objective criteria to express the comparison of color appearance effects between the light source being tested and a standard illuminant. Expressed as a maximum value of 100, the value decreases as the color rendering difference increases; this indicates how far the appearance under the test light source is from the natural color appearance under sunlight.

2.  All-In-One Design

The CL-500A was designed to be used without a PC. Its small, handheld form factor and onboard display make taking measurements simple.

3.  Data Management Software

While measurements can be viewed onboard, the CL-500A also comes with an easy to use Excel add-in software enabling further analysis of data.

4.  RoHS Conformance

The CL-500A was designed to be environmentally safe by conforming to RoHS (Restrictions on Hazardous Substances Directive) enacted by the European Union.

5.  Conformance

The CL-500A is the first compact, lightweight, handheld illuminance spectrophotometer to conform to both DIN 5032 Part 7 1985 and JIS C 1609.1 06 General Class AA standards. This ensures that the instrument provides the highest measurement accuracy.

Visit Konica's all new website http://sensing.konicaminolta.us/products/cl-500-illuminance-spectrophotometer/ for more details and to request a quote.

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About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings USA, Inc., is recognized as the international leader of industrial color, light and shape measurement. The company is responsible for product lines that continuously revolutionize how visual perception is measured by the world.

An industry pioneer, as well as innovator, Konica Minolta Sensing developed and introduced the first portable color measurement units to the world. Presently, their catalog contains instruments such as portable colorimeters as well as portable and benchtop spectrophotometers for color measurement, spectroradiometers and lux meters for light/display measurement and 3D non-contact scanners for shape measurement.

Thousands of companies across the globe choose to depend on Konica Minolta Sensing equipment when color, light or 3D measurement is vital to the manufacturing process. Konica Minolta Sensing's products can be found in a wide array of industries including food, plastics, paints, coatings, automotive, aerospace and cosmetics. 

Konica Minolta Sensing's Ramsey, New Jersey corporate headquarters is fully equipped with a state of the art service center, 3D scanning laboratory, tech support center, and a focused sales force dedicated to both the North American and South American regions. 

When it comes to color, light and shape measurement - the world looks to Konica Minolta.

Lou Carulli
Marketing Manager
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
+1-201-785-2413
lcarulli@se.konicaminolta.us
http://sensing.konicaminolta.us

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Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.

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Powerful Recording Capabilities Optimized in Compunetix Suite of Voice Solutions

MONROEVILLE, Pa., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eliminate missed conference calls forever with the newest optimized CONTEX Digital Record and Playback (CDRP) 3.0 system from Compunetix. This new audio publishing platform was created to work stand-alone or seamlessly integrate with the CONTEX Summit media processor, the most powerful audio collaboration platform on the market. The combined capabilities allow participants to experience an exceptionally clear playback of a conference long after it has concluded.  CDRP features a VoIP network interface and extensive standard features, including manual and automatic record and playback. Playback control enables listeners to manage their experience, allowing them to skip forward, skip backward, and return to the beginning of a recording using a series of DTMF commands. These features provide invaluable convenience for customers and a competitive advantage to Collaboration Service Providers.

CDRP also features an intuitive web interface that provides easy access to manage recordings from any network-connected computer. With secure login capability and distinct permission levels, customers can easily control and publish recordings internally. Users can also edit recordings, save them in various formats, and track who accessed the recordings and when.

"Our recording capabilities make on-the-go and on-demand participation easy and intuitive," notes Mr. Benjamin Krokosky, Director of Software Engineering at Compunetix. "This product allows CSPs to differentiate themselves in the marketplace and advance the way people communicate."

The CONTEX Summit

The CONTEX Summit is the cornerstone media processor in the multipoint collaboration industry, combining the quality, reliability, and feature richness of traditional solutions with the flexibility and cost effectiveness of IP-centric, next-generation communication. Featuring unmatched scalability, open-system APIs for development, and a full roster of complementary software and control applications, the Summit supports all call types, endpoints, and markets for a full-featured solution. For more about the Summit, please visit http://www.compunetix.com/ix/proddetail_summit.php.

About Compunetix

Compunetix is the leading manufacturer of multipoint collaboration equipment and Web collaboration software in the world. With nearly one million ports installed in more than 28 countries, the company has the industry's largest worldwide deployment of digital teleconferencing systems. Dedicated to customer-focused and innovative technology, Compunetix engineers and manufactures all aspects of its conferencing equipment, ensuring its customers that their media processors are the highest quality, most reliable and most flexible solutions available. For more information visit the Compunetix website at http://www.compunetix.com.

SOURCE  Compunetix, Inc.

Compunetix, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Haley, +1-800-879-4266, +1-412-373-8110, Fax: +1-412-373-6990, csdmarketing@compunetix.com

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

Synopsys Acquires ExpertIO

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of ExpertIO, Inc., a leading independent provider of verification IP (VIP) for industry standard protocols. The addition of ExpertIO's team of protocol experts and its strong portfolio of storage VIP will accelerate Synopsys' delivery of a broad line-up of high-performance, easy-to-use, full-featured VIP that can help designers address their growing verification challenges. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

With leading SoC designs deploying more complex protocols, VIP has become a critical component of the verification environment. Synopsys is focused on delivering a broad portfolio of leading standards-based VIP to help engineers address the growing verification challenges associated with creating today's 'smart' electronics. VIP provides functional models of on- and off-chip protocols that verification engineers use to test all of the interfaces on an SoC before manufacturing. It enables the engineer to verify how an interface conforms to published standards and also allows the engineer to verify the interactions among various interfaces on an SoC.

"ExpertIO is a recognized leader in the delivery of storage protocol VIP with a team of veteran engineers that has been at the forefront of driving its underlying standards," said Manoj Gandhi, senior vice president and general manager of Synopsys' Verification Group. "By acquiring ExpertIO, Synopsys adds a new set of storage protocols to our expanding VIP portfolio, plus an experienced team of development experts to help us drive the next level of innovation in VIP technology."

ExpertIO's entire team of engineers is joining Synopsys' Verification Group. Craig Stoops, ExpertIO's Founder and CEO, is joining the team as a technical leader helping drive Synopsys' VIP roadmap.

About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, system-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 70 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws, including the anticipated effect of the acquisition on Synopsys' VIP business and VIP expertise, and the effect of the acquisition on our development efforts. Forward-looking statements are subject to both known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and that are outside our control. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the effect of the announcement of the transaction on our businesses and our ability to operate or integrate ExpertIO's business and technologies with our own successfully. Other risks and uncertainties that may apply are set forth in the Risk Factors section of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. Synopsys assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release.

Synopsys is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

Editorial Contact:
Yvette Huygen
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-4547
yvetteh@synopsys.com

Investor Contact:
Lisa Ewbank
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-1901

SOURCE  Synopsys, Inc.

Synopsys, Inc.

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

Annie's® Expands Into Frozen Category With Introduction of First-Ever Certified-Organic Rising Crust Pizza

"Family-Sized" Uncured Pepperoni, Four Cheese, Supreme and Spinach & Mushroom varieties offer more wholesome alternative to traditional pizza dinner

Facebook fans invited to share "happy moment" for chance to win year's supply of Annie's pizza and $500 Whole Foods Market(TM) gift card

BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Annie's today announced its expansion into the frozen aisle with the introduction of new family-sized, certified-organic frozen pizza! Available in four flavors including Uncured Pepperoni, Four Cheese, Supreme and Spinach & Mushroom, Annie's is the first and only pizza with organic rising crust,8 grams of whole grain in every serving and a choice of certified-organic vegetables and meats. The new pizza is available at Whole Foods Market(TM) nationwide.

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"We're excited to expand our line of family favorites with a frozen pizza option crafted just like you would at home, with wholesome organic ingredients," said Sarah Bird, Chief Mom Officer for Annie's. "Our new pizza is made with delicious cheeses, meats and vegetables in popular flavors the whole family can enjoy. It's the taste they crave plus the ingredients you feel good about serving because it's certified-organic and made without artificial colors or flavors."

Everyone Loves Pizza!
Annie's, a leading provider of natural and organic alternatives to traditional comfort foods, now seeks to cater to those pizza fans and families who seek a healthier option, but are not willing to sacrifice exceptional taste.

Uncured Pepperoni Pizza is made with pepperoni free of added nitrates or nitrites* and 100 percent real, rBST-free(+) mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Four Cheese Pizza offers a delicious combination of mozzarella, provolone, parmesan and romano cheeses. Supreme Pizza serves up a hearty helping of Italian sausage, uncured pepperoni, roasted onions, roasted red bell peppers and green bell peppers. Spinach & Mushroom Pizza, perfect for veggie lovers, features Annie's signature garlic parmesan cream cheese with spinach, Portobello and button mushrooms and diced tomatoes. All four, 11.5" inch family-sized varieties are now available in the frozen aisle at Whole Foods Markets(TM) nationwide for an SRP of $9.99.

Share Happiness and Win!
Through March 23, pizza-lovers are invited to visit Annie's on Facebook, post a photo of a shared happy moment and encourage friends and family to vote. Participants will receive an Annie's product coupon, and the top 10 finalists with the most votes will receive a prize bag filled with Annie's goodies. One grand-prize winner will receive a year's supply of Annie's organic frozen pizza and a $500 gift card to Whole Foods Market(TM). To participate in the contest and for contest rules, visit Facebook.com/annieshomegrown.

About Annie's
Annie's, Inc. is a natural and organic food company that makes great-tasting products in mainstream categories. Annie's products are made without the artificial flavors, synthetic colors and preservatives regularly used in many conventional packaged foods. Annie's has the #1 natural and organic market position in four product lines: macaroni and cheese, snack crackers, fruit snacks and graham crackers. Today, Annie's offers over 125 products, which are present in over 25,000 retail locations in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1989, Annie's has always been committed to operating in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. For more information, visit http://www.Annies.com. Follow Annie's on Facebook (http://www.Facebook.com/annieshomegrown) and Twitter (@annieshomegrown).

*Except for naturally occurring nitrates in sea salt and celery juice powder.
(+)No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST-treated and non rBST-treated cows.

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Annie's

CONTACT: Renee Kelly of Haberman for Annie's, +1-612-372-6452, renee@habermaninc.com

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

Bubblehead Game "Bubbling in Outerspace" Is In Historical Orbit Around the Galaxy

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past three decades, video games have become a major part of our culture, and the video games have become a thriving multi-billion dollar industry.  Believe it or not, video games began back in the days of Elvis and Marilyn, way back in the 1950's...the rest is history.  Digital games have come a long way since the days of pong, ghost gobbling and blasting asteroids.  Digital games are becoming epics of discovery and adventure like movies and they have an expressive style of storytelling that involves sight, sound, and taste. "The Digital medium is now considered an art medium and games are the storytelling, where the digital art lights our imagination." and "...street art and game art take a creative bite of our apple today." states Artist Mike McNeilly.  The line between game creator, artist and gamer has vanished, as players we can create our own worlds, control destinies, discover new universes, defend and protect virtual life.  Street Art turned game art is The Mystery Girl a.k.a. Bubblehead, and she is gaining momentum and acclaim as a actor and game character that has a great history and a amazing personality.  Bubblehead, was created by artist Mike McNeilly and has been painted on the largest Manhattan super mural on Park Avenue calling for "No Glove, No Love" and "Do or Die," which raised awareness for organizations like AMFAR, Project Angel Food and APLA.  Her messages have been displayed on the Aircraft Carrier Intrepid in conjunction with the NYPD to give runaway kids a chance to call for help. In Hollywood, on the Sunset Strip, her massive street art reached out to "Stop the Violence...Save the Children"...from guns, bullies, child abuse, drugs, prostitution and pimps, and also asking drivers on the busiest freeway in the country "DNT TXT AND DRVE."  She has also asked for support by the public for local organizations such as Hollygrove Orphanage, L.A.'s first orphanage and where Norma Jean Baker a.k.a Marilyn Monroe lived as a child.  Bubblehead's current mission and her art is "Bubbling in Outerspace" which is on screens, streets and in games.  The next time you experience a Picasso or a galaxy far far away, you might also experience a bubbling encounter with Bubblehead.

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CONTACT: Brett Caruso, +1-310-860-4542

Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Merrillville: Check Out Our Facebook and Enter to Win One of 20 Chevrolets or Thousands of Other Prizes From Chevrolet

Chevrolet introduces interactive app for The Big Game

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chevrolet also announced a first of its kind app which will allow viewers of The Big Game to play trivia, interact with each other via Twitter, participate in polls and win one of 20 Chevrolets or thousands of other prizes. The Chevy Game Time app is available in the Android Market, the App Store and at chevy.com/gametime.

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Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Merrillville

CONTACT: CONTACT: Al Kuchar, +1-219-947-4151

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

Wireless Glue Networks' Technologies to be Showcased at DistribuTECH 2012

Texas Instruments to demonstrate Wireless Glue Networks' energy measurement and control technologies, enabling the next-generation of Smart Grid capabilities

LAFAYETTE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless Glue Networks announced today that Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will feature its intelligent energy measurement and control technology at DistribuTECH 2012.  TI will demo Wireless Glue's SmartLook in-home energy monitor, which includes TI's CC2520 ZigBee® radio, CC2591 RF range extender and an ultra-low-power MSP430(TM) 5xx series microcontroller.

"TI and Wireless Glue have had a long-standing relationship in the Smart Energy space," said Peter McCabe, President and CEO of Wireless Glue Networks.  "TI's technical support and unique smart energy portfolio made the key difference in our technology choice."

"Our TI team is thrilled to have a partner like Wireless Glue that supplies innovative and industry-leading products to the global smart energy market," said Markus Staeblein, general manager, Smart Grid business unit, TI. "TI is proud to support and feature Wireless Glue's smart energy management products at DistribuTECH 2012."

DistribuTECH 2012 will be held January 24-26 in San Antonio, Texas. Attendees can visit the TI booth 4735 to view the demonstration and receive more information on TI's leading products and solutions. Wireless Glue will have additional demos and products at booth 4446.

About Wireless Glue Networks, Inc.

Wireless Glue is a United States-based company with offices in Europe and Japan focused on delivering software and hardware solutions that deliver intelligent measurement control of energy consumption in real-time. Wireless Glue's patent pending technology platform handles the interoperability between and within communication protocols.  For more information, visit http://www.wirelessglue.com.

SOURCE  Wireless Glue Networks

Wireless Glue Networks

CONTACT: Matt Dowling, +1-925-323-7012, mdowling@wirelessglue.com

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

KGP Logistics Teams With Actelis Networks to Deliver Universal Broadband Service to Millions of US Households

NEW CENTURY, Kan., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  KGP Logistics, one of the country's largest single-source providers of equipment and integrated services to the communications industry, has signed a new exclusive distribution agreement with Actelis Networks®, The Broadband Acceleration Company(TM), to stock and distribute Actelis' new Broadband Accelerator (BBA) product line, which was recently named a recipient of the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award. According to recent statistics published by the FCC's Broadband Adoption Taskforce, broadband adoption rate in the US is 68%, leaving approximately one third of US homes without a broadband connection. KGP Logistics and Actelis will immediately help US carriers deliver universal broadband service to these millions of Americans who are either out of reach or do not meet the FCC's current definition of broadband as 4 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. In addition to providing broadband to traditionally out-of-reach customers, carriers will also be able to generate incremental revenue from new applications such as on-demand and over-the-top video services. By connecting the remaining one third of the country, an estimated 100 million US consumers will be online, according to the FCC's Broadband Adoption Taskforce.

"The Actelis BBA product line represents a major paradigm shift in the way telecom carriers address the digital divide," said Vivek Ragavan, president and CEO of Actelis Networks. "No longer is the digital divide a challenge, but an economic opportunity. With the Actelis BBA, carriers now have a pragmatic solution that will drive increased revenues because they can finally deliver on the promise of ubiquitous broadband across their entire customer serving area."

Recently, the FCC agreed to transition the Universal Service Fund, a decades-old program designed to deliver voice service to rural America, to a new Connect America Fund aimed at delivering broadband service to unserved and underserved Americans. In the overhauled system, the FCC targets 2018 for delivering universal broadband service to millions of people who are currently without broadband service or have limited access. However, with Actelis Networks' BBA, US carriers have an economical solution to deploy universal broadband service now.

"Universal broadband solutions for every American are here and are currently being developed and manufactured by Actelis Networks and will be distributed nationwide by KGP Logistics, which has a distribution network consisting of seven stocking locations throughout the US," said Trevor Putrah, president and COO of KGP Logistics. "Applying KGP's core competency of complete supply chain management will ensure Actelis product is in stock, available and delivered to service providers across the country." 

With the Actelis BBA, broadband rates can be boosted by as much as 100% on typical loops and more than 400% on long loops, delivering the necessary bandwidth to meet the FCC's new broadband goals of 4:1. With simple plug-and-play installation, an environmentally hardened, standards-based BBA takes minutes to install by a cable splicer. The product is typically placed in the middle of the ADSL loop between the central office and the customer's location and is powered by the existing POTS line.

About KGP Logistics

KGP Logistics is one of the country's largest single-source, value added suppliers of wireless and wireline supply chain services, communications equipment, and integrated solutions to the communications industry. With a diverse and valued customer base, a national logistics network, and a portfolio of manufacturer partnerships that is second to none, KGP Logistics is positioned to provide unique products and services to communications providers. Learn more at http://www.kgplogistics.com and follow KGP Logistics on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/kgplogistics.

About Actelis Networks

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Actelis Networks is the global market leader and innovator in developing and manufacturing universal broadband solutions for telecom service providers, enterprises and municipalities worldwide. Deployed by more than 200 service providers across 50 countries, Actelis Networks is accelerating universal broadband service to unserved and underserved subscribers through award-winning technologies like EFMplus(TM), Dynamic Rate Boost (DRB) and Dynamic Spectral Shaping (DSS). These unique, patented technologies enable service providers to deliver universal broadband service that is unmatched in any marketplace, providing the greatest rate, reach and reliability. Actelis Networks® and Actelis Networks XLR8® are registered trademarks, and The Broadband Acceleration Company(TM), EFMplus(TM) and MetaASSIST(TM) are trademarks of Actelis Networks. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Learn more at http://www.actelis.com and follow Actelis on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/actelis.

    Actelis Media Contact     KGP Logistics Media Contact
    Chris Heinemann           Chanel Cottengim
    Office: +1 510.545.1051   Office : 913.393.6489
    Mobile: +1 707.260.4055   Mobile: 913.461.5296
    E: cheinemann@actelis.com E: ccottengim@kgptel.com
SOURCE  KGP Logistics

KGP Logistics

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

LabTech Remote Monitoring and Management Now Available in On-Demand SaaS/Cloud Option

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LabTech Software, the only powerful, robust-featured remote monitoring and management (RMM) solution developed by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for Managed Service Providers, today announced the availability of LabTech Cloud, a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service option for MSPs. Following this introduction of LabTech Cloud, the company plans to roll out more cloud computing-compatible technologies and services to reduce partners' operational costs and increase profitability.

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Service providers who would like to offer remote management services to their clients often encounter barriers to entry with the cost, time and effort needed to establish an infrastructure and datacenter capable of hosting all required software and customer data. With LabTech Cloud, IT service providers worldwide can immediately offer remote management with little effort and investment by simply subscribing to the service and offering it to their own customers.

"The future of computing isn't a one-size-fits-all delivery model. By offering both SaaS and on-premise options, we are able to best meet the needs of our partners and prospective partners," said Matt Nachtrab, CEO, LabTech Software. "Our partners constantly enlighten us to evolving use cases around managed services, but what remains absolute is security, scalability, affordability and value, and LabTech Cloud delivers these while keeping costs manageable."

LabTech Cloud is the full version of LabTech Software's award-winning remote monitoring and management solution. Because the application is offered as a subscription service, there is no need for administrators to buy and provision hardware. Installation and setup is minimal, with license fees based on a pay-as-you-go model in addition to free LabTech upgrades, at no additional cost, as new updates become available. Cloud-based software provides additional value by enabling rapid deployment to worldwide partners regardless of physical location, including those in LabTech Software's recently announced Asian and European distribution markets.

LabTech Software is the IT management tool of choice for a wide range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. LabTech provides an arsenal of IT management tools in one interface such as remote desktop, monitoring, trouble ticket tracking, user information, support and software management. LabTech's affordable, powerful, agent-based solution quickly transforms solution providers into managed service providers.

To learn more about the benefits LabTech Cloud computing may be able to bring to your business please visit:  http://www.labtechsoftware.com/cloud

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Walker Releases Updates to Their Suite of Mobile Technology for Accessing Customer Insights

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Indianapolis-based consulting firm Walker has released updates to Walker Link Mobile, and has also created a mobile version of their survey system.

Walker Link Mobile is a complement to Walker Link - an online application that links busy account managers to feedback provided by the customers they serve. This application is now available on most mobile phone platforms, giving account managers immediate access to customer information which allows them to be more responsive to their customers' needs. Updates also include a powerful, enhanced user interface, which includes the ability to manage follow-up and enhanced search capabilities.

Walker's mobile survey now gives clients the option to offer surveys specifically formatted for mobile devices, creating another way to collect customer feedback.

"We know mobile devices are an important business tool, and we plan to continue to invest in mobile technology," Mike Grindstaff, Walker's IT product portfolio manager said.  "Our plan is to continue to develop successful applications for customer feedback because we believe it's critical to business relationships."

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Walker is a privately held consulting firm specializing in customer and employee strategies. Helping businesses for 70 years, Walker's diverse team of consultants provides tailored, comprehensive solutions to help companies achieve their business objectives and grow shareholder value. Walker specializes in customer loyalty and related customer strategies, including innovative approaches to segmenting, valuing, obtaining, serving, and retaining customers. Walker works with some of the world's most influential businesses as well as emerging organizations of all sizes. For more information, please visit http://www.walkerinfo.com.

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