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ZocDoc Launches in Seattle Offering Instant Access to Doctor Appointments

Free Service for Patients Makes Medical Appointments Available Instantly Online

SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today ZocDoc launches in the Greater Seattle region, offering instant access to doctor appointments online and via its free mobile applications. At launch, the service provides patients with their choice of more than 50,000 available appointments with participating primary care doctors, obstetrician-gynecologists and dermatologists throughout the Seattle area.

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ZocDoc's mission is to improve access to healthcare. By allowing patients to find a doctor, sort by location and insurance plan, and schedule appointments online at ZocDoc.com, the service eliminates time-consuming phone calls so that patients can book anytime - even when the doctor's office is closed. Patients are shown a variety of tools to help choose the best medical provider for their needs, including each doctor's qualifications, languages spoken, professional statement, and reviews. ZocDoc also offers a free app for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry, allowing patients to find doctors and make appointments on the go. ZocDoc has raised more than $95 million in funding to date from the leading names in technology and finance, including Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com.

Cyrus Massoumi, ZocDoc co-founder and CEO, developed the idea for ZocDoc while on a flight from Seattle to New York in 2007. He burst his eardrum during the flight, and upon landing in New York he was unable to find a doctor who could see him for four days. "My painful experience made me realize that while technology has brought us instant access to books, flights, and music, nothing is more important than medical care when you need it. No service existed that could deliver instant access to a doctor," said Massoumi. "It feels great to simplify the healthcare system for Seattle residents, and bring our service to the very place where the idea for ZocDoc was born."

Seattle-area residents wait more than two weeks on average for medical appointments, according to a study by healthcare search and consulting firm Merritt Hawkins. ZocDoc's unique system reveals a hidden supply of doctor availability, including appointments cancelled last-minute by patients, and makes it instantly accessible online. The system thus reduces wait times for patients and increases efficiency for medical providers - a vital service given the country's current doctor shortage. Forty percent of all appointments scheduled by ZocDoc users occur within one day, and 60 percent of ZocDoc appointments take place within three days.

As of today, primary care physicians, obstetrician-gynecologists, and dermatologists are offering more than 50,000 appointments across Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and the surrounding areas. Additional doctors, specialties, and appointment times will be added in the coming months.

To use the service, patients visit the ZocDoc website (http://www.zocdoc.com) or use one of the free ZocDoc apps to enter their location, insurance plan, and the type of healthcare provider they would like to see. ZocDoc then shows each doctor's schedule in real-time, along with credentials and patient reviews, in order to help patients choose the practitioner who best fits their needs. Patients simply select a timeslot and complete a brief checkout process to book an appointment. ZocDoc then sends email and text message reminders to help patients remember to attend their doctor visits.

The Seattle region is the 14th area to receive ZocDoc service, and the city was chosen due to high demand in the area for ZocDoc. Thousands of residents voted for ZocDoc to come to their city at http://www.zocdoc.com/vote. ZocDoc currently offers medical appointments in major metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami-Palm Beach, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. To learn more about ZocDoc, please visit the ZocDoc press room. Follow the latest ZocDoc news on the ZocDoc blog, via Twitter, or on Facebook.

About ZocDoc
ZocDoc, founded in 2007, is improving access to healthcare by enabling patients to search for doctors, sort by location and insurance accepted, read verified reviews, and instantly book an appointment online or via the free ZocDoc Apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry. There are over 5.5 million medical appointments available on ZocDoc. More than 800,000 people use ZocDoc to find a doctor or dentist each month.

Press Contact:
Allison Braley
ZocDoc
(212) 933-9907
allison@zocdoc.com

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Numecent Launches Application Jukebox 8.5 for Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization

Application Virtualization and Streaming solution certified for Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops 3.0

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Numecent announced today availability of Application Jukebox for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and support for Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 in line with the availability of the platform today.

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops combined with Numecent Application Jukebox delivers a flexible and comprehensive application delivery platform for your virtualized desktop infrastructure. Whether you are considering a migration to a cloud computing model or looking at a traditional hosted desktop solution, Application Jukebox can deploy your applications to the users who need them, when they need them.

"Using Jukebox technology, you can convert traditional Windows software to be delivered to Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization-hosted desktops," said NavinThadani, senior director, Virtualization Business at Red Hat. ""Combining Jukebox technology with the performance, scalability and cost benefits of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0, customers have a compelling combined solution."

Application Jukebox Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux can translate to a lower TCO by offering better performance and a consistent backend OS. Application Jukebox saves virtualization resources by reducing the size of desktop images since applications do not need to be included, and also by reducing the number of desktop images since different images no longer need for separating conflicting applications. Powerful license compliance and management keep application costs down and under control.

"Application deployment is the last mile of desktop delivery, virtual or not," said Dr. Arthur S. Hitomi, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Numecent. "With Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops, hosted virtual desktops have never been more scalable, automated and native."

To download a free, fully supported 60-day trial of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0, visit http://www.redhat.com/rhev3.

About Numecent

Numecent is a software company still in stealth and is the parent company of Endeavors Technologies which was spun out of a think tank for a DARPA project. Numecent holds the foundational patents on application virtualization and streaming. Learn more: http://www.endeavors.com/

Numecent and Application Jukebox are registered trademarks of Numecent and its affiliates in the US and other countries.

Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. in the US and other countries.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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Numecent

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Club Med Launches Innovative Application for iPhone and iPad

MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Med - the world's leading all-inclusive brand with more than 80 resorts worldwide - proudly launches its innovative application for the iPhone and iPad, allowing consumers to discover, share and book their ideal Club Med vacation from anywhere in the world. The iPad application features an original 360-degree virtual tour of Club Med resorts by holding your iPad in front of you and moving it left and right as if you were walking through the property. Providing views from the over-water suites at Club Med Kani in the Maldives and the ski school at Club Med Peisey Vallandry in the French Alps to the circus trapeze at Club Med Ixtapa Pacific in Mexico and the international tennis academy at Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Florida, Club Med offers the perfect getaway at your fingertips.

"The team is excited to bring the Club Med application suite to market as it's the most interactive way to display our resorts and immerses potential guests into the unique Club Med experience," said Jerome Hiquet, Vice President of Marketing and Digital for Club Med North America. "Our objective was to develop the most user friendly iPad and iPhone applications that appeals to all potential and past guests. With these apps they can discover the best of Club Med spirit wherever, whenever. As a new structural ecosystem, it's important for Club Med to launch into the mobile space now, and to integrate mobile as a key and consistent component in our global marketing strategy to better accommodate today's consumers in the digital space."

Club Med collaborated with Phonevalley, a leading mobile communication agency and part of Publicis Group, to develop these user-friendly apps. "We were enthusiastic about this opportunity to work with a brand like Club Med on this application," said Alexandre Mars, CEO of Phonevalley. "We were able to create a quality experience for shoppers to discover the Club Med resorts in a unique capacity much different from the standard vacation booking apps."

Consumers can discover their dream Club Med vacation in just a few scrolls by exploring more than 80 resorts through photos, videos, descriptions and 360-degree virtual tours. The comparison function helps potential guests choose between resorts based on their personal preferences, from luxury to golf and eco-friendly to winter sports. Guests are then able to share what they like with family and friends while also planning and booking a trip. The "Click to Call" button quickly connects consumers to an experienced Club Med travel advisor for over the phone booking. For those that can't make up their mind, the "Shake and Escape" function allows you to shake your iPhone for destination ideas complete with sound.

The Club Med for iPhone and Club Med for iPad applications can be downloaded for free. For more information and instructional videos regarding the Club Med applications, visit http://www.clubmed.us/app.

For more information on Club Med, or to make a reservation, visit http://www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-ClubMed or contact your preferred travel professional. To learn about our Club Med Great Members Program, visit http://www.clubmed.us/greatmembers. For an insider look at Club Med, follow ClubMedOfficial on Facebook and Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube channel at ClubMedNorthAmerica.

SOURCE  Club Med

Club Med

CONTACT: Club Med, Katie Riguzzi, Katie.riguzzi@clubmed.com; or The Zimmerman Agency, Kerry Anne Watson or Amanda Russo, both at +1-850-668-2222, ClubMed@zimmerman.com

Web Site: http://www.clubmed.us

AT&T Allows Healthcare to Use Tablets and Messaging More Securely

New Communications Tools and Infrastructure Improve Efficiencies for Healthcare Professionals and Patients

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- We live in a world where trillions of messages(1) are moving across wireless and wired networks every year. The messages that contain private health information continue to be a focus area for everyone in the healthcare community.

In addition, hospitals and healthcare providers are increasingly relying upon the convenience and flexibility of tablets -- particularly in light of the increasing number of healthcare related apps being developed. The challenge facing the healthcare industry is how it can use messaging and tablets in a way that protects their patients' confidential information.

AT&T* is bringing two highly-secure offers to market to help healthcare providers manage regulatory compliance and the protection of patient privacy in deploying tablets and using messaging.

    --  AT&T Managed Tablets -a highly-secure, end-to-end management solution
        bundling software and services with any tablet that is easy to purchase
        and deploy.
        --  The offer enables customers to better regulate the use of tablets by
            controlling their introduction into the networked environment,
            ensuring that the devices have the appropriate security capabilities
            and can be remotely erased if the device is lost or stolen.
        --  By using AT&T Managed Tablets, healthcare systems and hospitals can
            provide highly-secure access to resources, records and information
            at the fingertips of healthcare professionals kept in the facility's
            information infrastructure -- which can provide patients'
            information within seconds.
        --  AT&T Managed Tablets meets a variety of needs; options range from a
            fully procured and managed model to a bring-your-own-device model,
            where AT&T enables an employee's personal tablet to be ready for use
            in the healthcare field.
    --  AT&T Global Smart Messaging Suite for Healthcare, Powered by Soprano -
        the mobile messaging platform now includes encrypted outbound messages
        in support of HIPAA compliance, so patients can opt to receive
        highly-secure healthcare communications,such as appointment reminders,
        payment notices and test results.
        --  A new messaging application called Cipher enables the transmission
            of encrypted information.
        --  A downloadable application called AT&T Secure Messaging allows for
            decryption of the message.
        --  The platform is available across carriers and on any smartphone or
            select feature phones.
"Text messaging is proving to be an effective way to engage patients in their care, improve patient satisfaction, and even improve clinical outcomes," said Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar, Founder and Director of the Center for Connected Health, Partners HealthCare. "Messaging programs have great potential for providing low-cost, accessible, educational messaging to patients, and we look forward to additional applications of these powerful tools for reaching diverse and large patient populations."

"AT&T is overcoming barriers in mobile healthcare," said Randall Porter, Assistant Vice President, AT&T ForHealth. "Highly-secure mobile solutions make it simple for providers and patients alike to adopt new mHealth technologies."

Healthcare providers can see demonstrations of these solutions at booth #3829 at HIMSS12 in Las Vegas from Feb. 20 - Feb. 24, 2012.

(1) CTIA's Wireless Industry Indices: Semi-Annual Data Survey Results, A Comprehensive Report from CTIA Analyzing the U.S. Wireless Industry, Mid-Year results, November 2011

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

About AT&T

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

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

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Andrea McLaughlin, +1-908-234-6071, Andrea.McLaughlin@att.com; or M. Alex Rubio, +1-214-782-6733, mr082s@att.com, both of AT&T Corporate Communications

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

CRGT Acquires CIBER's Federal Division

CRGT Continues Strategic Growth Plan with M&A activity

RESTON, Va., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CRGT Inc., a leading provider of full life-cycle IT services and expert in emerging technology solutions for the Federal government, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Federal division of CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR), which is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.  The transaction is expected to close within 90 days.  CIBER's Federal division ("CIBER Federal") brings over 25 years of experience supporting the U.S. Federal Government, including a broad base of customers spanning every major federal government agency and various civilian customers.  CIBER Federal offers a full spectrum of IT services, solutions, and support to include enterprise architecture, application development, systems implementation and integration, operations support, and security.  CIBER Federal has over 1,000 employees in 45 states and 6 countries worldwide.

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"We are very excited about the combination of CIBER Federal with CRGT.  CIBER Federal brings a broad customer base, a seasoned management team, and an outstanding track record of success providing a wide range of IT and business process services to the Federal Government," said CRGT CEO and President Tom Ferrando. "This acquisition continues our strategic growth plan, positions CRGT to better serve a broader spectrum of the Federal marketplace, and adds unique capabilities that are provided to a diverse customer base." Ferrando concluded, "Among the many synergies and benefits we see in this combination is that both CRGT and CIBER Federal have demonstrated success helping customers become more secure, efficient, mobile, virtual, green and smart. These reflect increasingly important objectives for our customers in the federal market. We look forward to working with all of the CIBER Federal customers, employees, and partners."

CRGT has earned a proud track record of success delivering focused emerging technology solutions for the on-going operation of large-scale, high-volume information technology systems that solve the most challenging problems and connect vital agencies to their large constituencies. The acquisition of CIBER Federal brings numerous new customer relationships and an impressive array of government contract vehicles that extends CRGT's reach throughout the Federal marketplace.

About CRGT Inc.
CRGT is a leading expert in emerging technology solutions for the Federal government. Working as a close partner with government agencies spanning national defense, domestic security and civilian services, CRGT has earned a proud track record of success with integration and operations for large-scale, high-volume solutions that connect these vital agencies to their diverse constituencies. CRGT is best known for programs such as Army Knowledge Online (AKO), an enterprise-scale, cloud-based, knowledge management solution serving over 2.2 million users globally. More broadly, CRGT is known for its work across numerous innovative technology domains, including secure mobile computing, multimedia-rich services, business intelligence and cyber security in support clients such as the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Army, the Veterans Administration, United States Postal Service, Montgomery County, MD and more. Spun out from CherryRoad Technologies in 2008, CRGT is a uniquely positioned, nimble organization that offers customers the flexibility and agility they have valued for over 25 years combined with the strength that comes from being part of the Veritas Capital group. For additional information on CRGT, please visit http://www.crgt.com.

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CONTACT: John Scott, +1-703-905-1238, jscott@crgt.com

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

Residents of Cohasset, Minnesota to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

COHASSET, Minn., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Cohasset, Minn., by activating a new cell site.

The cell site, located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and County Road 258, improves coverage in the Cohasset area as follows:

    --  North to County Road 256;
    --  South to County Road 63;
    --  East to U.S. Highway 2 and Industrial Boulevard Road;
    --  and West between County Road 6 and County Road 11
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and data service in the Cohasset area, which empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.

"Minnesotans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Minnesota. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.

For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter

Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Minnesota by following @VZWKaren on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwkaren.  For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWKaren; or Maureen Cahill For Verizon Wireless, +1-952-447-8933, mcahill@mcfarlandcahill.com

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

Red Lion Hotels Partners with TravelClick to Create Hyper-Local Web and Mobile Platforms

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) has partnered with TravelClick® to create industry leading web and mobile platforms for a dynamic and interactive travel research and booking experience that will forever change how guests interact with the brand online.  TravelClick is renowned as an industry leader in designing and producing award-winning hotel websites.  Each hotel property will have its own unique hyper-local online storefront with information tailored specifically to its region.

"Our hyper-local online experience will exploit the term 'concierge' on a whole new level," said Harry G. Sladich, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Distribution for Red Lion Hotels Corporation.  "We aren't going to tell our customers where to have breakfast.  We are going to tell them where everyone in town goes for the best breakfast.  Our new web and mobile platforms will be all about giving our customers the inside scoop and enticing them to get out and enjoy and encounter.  After all, discovery is what makes travel so much fun and Red Lion has been a part of these communities for decades."

Red Lion Hotels will leverage TravelClick's website design services to showcase each individual property's local personality through its own unique hyper-local online storefront.  The resulting online experience will fuse mobile, social media and interactive map technologies.  Once the web and mobile platforms have launched, TravelClick will serve as Red Lion's agency of record in all matters impacting search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) and display marketing.

"TravelClick is excited to partner with a hotel company that wants to differentiate itself as Red Lion is doing with this investment.  They are combining our architecture and navigation expertise with their local market and customer expertise to create something truly unique to win in today's battle for the hearts and minds of the online traveler," said Jason Ewell, Senior Vice President of eCommerce for  TravelClick.  "With the addition of our SEO and SEM solutions, Red Lion Hotels is positioning itself for a richer engagement with its customers."

"We look forward to releasing the new platform by fall of this year," said Sladich.  "It's time that our online experience echoes the exhilaration and anticipation of travel."

About Red Lion Hotels Corporation:

Red Lion Hotels Corporation is a hospitality and leisure Company primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and franchising of midscale hotels under its Red Lion® brand. As of September 30, 2011, the RLH hotel network was comprised of 44 hotels located in eight states and one Canadian province, with 8,457 rooms and 424,387 square feet of meeting space. The Company also owns and operates an entertainment and event ticket distribution business. For more information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.redlion.com.  Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/RedLionHotels, http://www.Facebook.com/RedLionHotels, and http://www.redlionhotels.wordpress.com.

About TravelClick, Inc:

TravelClick (http://www.TravelClick.com) is the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe. TravelClick offers hotels world-class reservation solutions, business intelligence products and comprehensive media and marketing solutions to help hotels grow their business. With local experts around the globe, we help more than 30,000 hotel clients in over 140 countries drive profitable room reservations through better revenue management decisions, proven reservation technology and innovative marketing. Since 1999, TravelClick has helped hotels leverage the web to effectively navigate the complex global distribution landscape. TravelClick has offices in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Barcelona, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Houston, Melbourne, Orlando, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Follow us on http://www.twitter.com/TravelClick and http://www.facebook.com/TravelClick.

Contact: Pam Scott
Red Lion Hotels Corporation
509-777-6393 (d)
509-570-4610 (c)
Pam.Scott@redlion.com
http://www.RedLion.com

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Red Lion Hotels Corporation

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

Amerinet Will Offer Members a Suite of Procure-to-Pay Technologies from GHX

Combined power of Procurement Suite and OnDemand AP® can help 2,900 acute care hospitals in the Amerinet network improve processes and contain costs

ST. LOUIS and LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amerinet, a national healthcare solutions organization, will offer its 2,900 acute care hospital members a suite of procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions from healthcare technology and services company GHX to help the hospitals improve procurement and accounts payable processes and drive contract compliance, resulting in up to 12 percent savings on medical-surgical supply spending.

In announcing the agreement for Procurement Suite and OnDemand AP®, Amerinet said its members will be able to take advantage of the full range of (P2P) capabilities offered by GHX, including item master management, real-time contract and price management, requisitioning and workflow control, and invoice automation.

Procurement Suite by GHX combines several technologies designed to provide visibility into, and control over, spend--especially non-file and off-contract spend. It helps enable process efficiency while driving contract compliance. Leveraging a content management platform (NuVia), contract optimization capabilities and connectivity to the majority of suppliers from which hospitals purchase products, Procurement Suite provides a foundation of accurate data with an easy-to-use interface designed to capture procurement occurring outside of materials management.

OnDemand AP automates the accounts payable (AP) process, helping healthcare providers realize increased efficiencies and reduced costs through touchless invoicing. It streamlines invoice receipt, document image and data capture, purchase order matching, exception management and workflow, enabling users to move toward 100 percent electronic invoicing. By shortening the invoice-to-payment cycle, hospitals can take greater advantage of early-pay discounts, maximize labor efficiencies and reduce hard-dollar costs--up to 50 percent in some cases.   

"This is just another example of how our industry can bring costs down faster when it works together as a community," said Bruce Johnson, GHX president and CEO. "GHX technology provides the engine that helps enable the industry to adopt better business practices so it can continue to provide high-quality patient care."   

About Amerinet
As a leading national healthcare solutions organization, Amerinet collaborates with acute and non-acute care providers to create and deliver unique solutions through performance improvement resources, guidance and ongoing support. With better product standardization and utilization, new financial tools beyond contracting and alliances that help lower costs, raise revenue and champion quality, Amerinet enriches healthcare delivery for its members and the communities they serve. To learn more about how Amerinet can help you successfully navigate the future of healthcare reform, visit http://www.amerinet-gpo.com.

About GHX
Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX), a healthcare technology and services company, helps reduce the cost of doing business in healthcare by enabling better supply chain management. GHX makes it easier for hospitals, other healthcare providers and the suppliers that do business with them to drive cost and inefficiency out of their processes. Working with GHX, the healthcare organizations that make up the GHX Global Network are on track to save $5 billion by 2014--savings that can be invested in such things as hiring more nurses, providing care to uninsured children or developing new medical products. GHX is owned by organizations on both the buy and sell side of the healthcare supply chain, including some of the largest companies in the world. Find GHX on the Web, on Twitter @GHX_LLC and on Facebook @GHX.

SOURCE  GHX

GHX

CONTACT: Judy Stowell, +1-720-887-7631, jstowell@ghx.com

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

S&P Capital IQ Money Market Directories Adds Global Institutional Consultants Database

Enhancement includes over 1,900 Main, Regional and Branch Consultant Office Locations World-Wide

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Capital IQ Money Market Directories (MMD), a leading source of financial research and data on the institutional investor market, announces the addition of its Global Institutional Consultants database to its online application, S&P Capital IQ's MMD WebAccess (http://www.mmdwebaccess.com). The enhanced investment manager consultants database now offers users the ability to search by main, regional and branch office locations, with the option of combining geographical searches worldwide.

This latest enhancement to S&P Capital IQ's Money Market Directories (MMD) provides users the opportunity to broaden their reach throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas where consultant relationships and contacts are specified down to the regional and branch levels.

S&P Capital IQ's Money Market Directories' (MMD) Global Institutional Consultants database follows two other recently released global products:  MMD International, a comprehensive and validated international database of pension funds, endowments, tax-exempt organizations and sovereign wealth funds; and Global Family Offices, a database of the ultra high net worth community of single and multi-family offices and their service providers.

"As we speak with more institutional investors and managers the world-over, we see that capital funding and investment strategies are being implemented with vastly broad geographic views," comments Jay Zachter, Managing Director at S&P Capital IQ, "We remain committed to providing the best global and integrated research."

About S&P Capital IQ MMD WebAccess
S&P Capital IQ MMD WebAccess is an online tool that offers clients access to data on global institutional investors, such as pension plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, family offices, sovereign wealth funds and their investment managers and service providers. Users have the ability to run customized searches by selecting from categories that include asset size, type of institution, key contacts, external relationships with investment managers, consultants and custodians, asset allocations by plan type and more. The global S&P Capital IQ MMD database is maintained by dedicated research staff and contains over 100,000 pension plans, endowments and foundations from over 100 countries around the world. In addition, it includes 1,900 investment consultant branches, 26,000 investment management and advisory firms, 4,600 global family offices and their service providers.

About S&P Capital IQ
S&P Capital IQ,a brand of the McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is a leading provider of multi-asset class data, research and analytics to institutional investors, investment advisors and wealth managers around the world. We provide a broad suite of capabilities designed to help track performance, generate alpha, identify new trading and investment ideas, and perform risk analysis and mitigation strategies. Through leading desktop solutions such as Capital IQ, Global Credit Portal and MarketScope Advisor desktops; enterprise solutions such as S&P Securities Evaluations, Global Data Solutions, and Compustat; and research offerings including Leveraged Commentary & Data, Global Market Intelligence, and company and funds research, S&P Capital IQ sharpens financial intelligence into the wisdom today's investors need.

SOURCE  S&P Capital IQ

S&P Capital IQ

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Michael Privitera, S&P Capital IQ, +1-212-438-6679, michael_privitera@standardandpoors.com

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

Sports Betting Tech (SBTech) Announce a New Partnership With Sisley International Ltd Owner and Operator of Betshop, to Launch its Leading Live Betting Product

GIBRALTAR, January 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Leading sports betting solutions provider, Sports Betting Tech (SBTECH) is partnering
with one of the most well-known bookmakers in Europe, Betshop, to offer a complete fully
managed live betting solution for Betshop's online and betting shop customers.

    "Betshop is an industry veteran and one of the most respected Bookmakers in Europe. We
are delighted to provide Betshop with our leading live betting solution that offers more
than 7,000 live games per month. Our partnership with Betshop will allow them to benefit
from a fully managed live betting solution thus reducing their trading and operational
costs significantly," says SBTech CEO Itai Zak. "Not only are we trusted by respected
gaming operators and online casino or poker sites, but also by leading bookmakers with an
established "real world" presence."

    Better offering, lower overheads and better bottom line

    Betshop has a large presence of betting shops across Europe and a growing reputation
online. With phenomenal margins already generated for other operators, SBTECH's superior
live betting product and industry-leading managed services are set to generate
significantly higher turnover for Betshop.

    "We wanted to improve our existing platform by adding a much wider and richer live
betting offering with more events, more bet types, more matches and, of course, a better
bottom line," says Sisley International Ltd Chairman Vasili Xatzinakis. "As a veteran
sports book operator we know exactly what it takes to have a successful product. We chose
SBTech not only because of their superior live betting offering and the smooth and
seamless integration they provide, but also because of their unique understanding of the
market and their ability to provide us with fully managed trading and risk management
services."

    This important deal comes soon after SBTech's strategic partnership with Gaming Media
Group to launch Mermaid Bet's Sportsbook on January 2012 in the regulated Danish market
and following its entrance into Russia and other eastern European markets through its
latest partnership with Red star, a major poker brand in these territories.

    About Sports Betting Tech:

    Established in 2007, Sports Betting Tech (SBTECH) is a leading provider of interactive
sport betting solutions and services to traditional and regulated markets. The complete
offering includes an innovative, dynamic and highly customizable suite of turnkey and
fully managed online, mobile and offline solutions which push the frontiers of interactive
betting."

    About Betshop

    Established in 1996, Betshop is one of Europe's fastest growing online bookmakers with
a large presence of land-based betting shops and Internet access points across Europe.

    http://www.sbtech.com

Source: Sports Betting Tech (SBTECH)

For further details or to request an interview contact:
Sports Betting Tech, SBTech, Suites 7b & 8b, 50 Town Range, Gibraltar, info@sbtech.com

Year of the Dragon: Chat in Chinese and Share New Year Greetings Using Acapela's Mandarin Text to Speech Voice!

Meet 'Lulu', Acapela's brand new Mandarin voice, and select her as your spokesperson for cheerful & chatty greetings

MONS, Belgium, January 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Happy New Year from Lulu!

    To introduce herself to the Chinese community, Lulu is providing the voice for 'Little
Dragon', a free greetings card designed to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Available on
acapela.tv [http://acapela.tv ], the 'Little Dragon' talking e-card will offer Chinese
speaking people around the world the possibility to exchange greetings and best wishes
using Acapela text to speech.

    Text to speech transforms any text into spoken words in real time, opening up
unexpected ways to communicate. The internet user types in a greeting and Lulu comes in to
turn the words, written in Chinese, into a pleasant audio result. A single click brings
'Little Dragon' to life and delivers the personal message, as immediate and effective as
the spoken word.

    Acapela Group, the voice expert, is happy and proud to launch Lulu at the same time as
this very special and important occasion for Chinese people. The Mandarin voice is joining
the company's multilingual portfolio and will open up new territory for Acapela text to
speech. Lulu is responding to the demands of Acapela's customers and partners for
linguistic coverage of China and provides Chinese companies with a natural and high
quality text to speech voice. Lulu will be available for use throughout the range of
Acapela solutions, providing a voice for any application or service that needs to speak to
facilitate access to content - IVR, mobile apps, accessibility solutions, education, audio
publishing, mobile internet or cloud computing, to mention but a few.

    'We are very happy to be launching our Mandarin voice to coincide with the Chinese New
Year. We hope that Dragon's energy, vitality and unbridled enthusiasm will bring luck and
success to Lulu. We are proud to add the Chinese language to our multilingual portfolio
and we are very excited about upcoming deployments. Meanwhile, we look forward to Little
Dragon performing Chinese greetings and spreading the word ' adds Lars-Erik Larsson, CEO
of Acapela Group.

    Little Dragon, as part of acapela.tv [http://acapela.tv ] chatty characters, shares
the possibilities of speech synthesis with Internet users and allows the user to evaluate
the advantages speech synthesis can bring to many different business and entertainment
environments. Acapela.tv shows how far speech synthesis can help companies develop their
brand awareness and add audible value to their content and messages.

    Meet the 'Little Dragon' and Lulu at
http://www.acapela.tv/en/talking-card/LittleDragon

    Visit Acapela Weibo page at http://www.weibo.com/u/2563838447

    About Acapela Group - http://www.acapela-group.com

    Acapela Group, the leading voice expert, invents text to speech solutions to give your
content a voice in up to 30 languages and helps its customers to build their 'Voice
strategy', to add audible value to their services and applications through the spoken
word. Acapela speech solutions enable any written text to be turned into natural speech
files, using any of the 60 High Quality standard voices or an organization's/company's own
synthesized voice talent - produced through Acapela Voice Factory - for improved market
recognition and audio-brand visibility. Over 1000 companies around the world have already
adopted Acapela high quality voices to voice-empower their products and services, in a
wide range of very different markets.

    Check out http://www.acapela.tv, Acapela Group's sparkling laboratory with over 75
million talking cards created and shared from Greenland to Chile
http://www.acapela-vaas.com, the Acapela on-line service for smart vocalization
http://www.acapela-for-iphone.com and http://www.acapela-for-android.com to
develop talkative apps http://www.acapela-box.com, for easy all-rights-included,
on-demand, sound file production http://www.acapela-kiosk.com for audio publishing on
the cloud.

Source: Acapela Group

Caroline Houel, Telephone number: +33-562247104,
E-mail: caroline.houel@acapela-group.com

SolidTrust Pay Signs Agreement with Global Payout For U.S. Custom Debit Cards

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Payout, Inc. (OTC Pink: GOHE) has signed a Prepaid Card Agreement with SolidTrust Pay, Ltd. to offer complete management consultant services in launching their prepaid debit card program.  The Prepaid Card Agreement requires Global Payout to assign the Tyburn Group, Inc., as Program Manager for their new debit card program. In addition, Global Payout will manage the due diligence, card design and card program approval in conjunction with Tyburn Group, Inc. and their U.S. issuing bank. This Agreement will result in monthly transaction revenue from active prepaid debit cards marketed and distributed by SolidTrust Pay commencing in the second quarter of 2012.  SolidTrust Pay anticipates 10,000 active cards within the first 12 months, 18,000 active cards within 24 months and 25,000 active cards with 36 months.

The SolidTrust Pay General Spend Debit card program is being launched to provide a payout mechanism for SolidTrust Pay electronic account holders.   The SolidTrust Pay account holders who are U.S. residents will now be able to transfer funds from their electronic accounts directly onto the SolidTrust Pay debit card.  This will result in the SolidTrust Pay account holder receiving their funds instantly and access cash at ATMs and Point of Sale merchants nationwide. 

"Global Payout is excited with the opportunity to offer an effective payout alternative for Solid Trust Pay U.S. accountholders," says Jim Hancock, CEO of Global Payout, "Based upon SolidTrust Pay's increased U.S. membership, we anticipate significant growth in debit card revenue."

"We chose Global Payout and their management team because they have the experience in launching successful prepaid card programs," says Stella Hiemstra, co-founder and CEO of SolidTrust Pay. "We expect to build a successful partnership with Global Payout for additional payment solutions, both in the U.S. and internationally."

About Global Payout, Inc.:

Global Payout, Inc., http://www.globalpayout.com, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a payment solutions provider offering U.S. and International companies electronic payment and prepaid debit card solutions. Through Global Payout's processors and solution providers the company offers an international payment platform allowing accountholders to move money to personal bank accounts in over 200 countries. In addition, the company provides for U.S. and International debit cards, allowing accountholders without bank accounts to access funds worldwide. As a program manager and reseller, Global, is a provider of prepaid debit cards in the U.S. for payroll and general spend programs.

About SolidTrust Pay

SolidTrust Pay, http://www.solidtrustpay.com, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is an international payment processor for consumers and businesses.  SolidTrust Pay was designed so that anyone with an email account can send and receive funds worldwide.  The company has built its account base over the last 5 years to 250,000 accounts worldwide and 42% of the accounts are U.S. residents.

About Tyburn Group, Inc.:

The Tyburn Group, http://www.tyburngroup.com, located in San Francisco California, has been creating and delivering prepaid card programs using the latest technology for their global customers since 2007. Tyburn has banking relationships and processing services, as well as the understanding of all regulations and requirements to get prepaid debit card programs to market.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure:

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In this context, award looking statements may address the Company's expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "will" and other terms with similar meaning. These forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Although the Company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward looking statements are based are reasonable, it can provide no assurances that these assumptions will prove to be correct. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements, risk, and uncertainties, and by reference to the underlying assumptions.

CONTACT:
Joe Sebo, Chief Financial Officer
joe@globalpayout.com
Global Payout, Inc.
T.760.433.3399
F.215.294.4626
http://www.globalpayout.com

SOURCE  Global Payout, Inc.

Global Payout, Inc.

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

Facebook to Live Stream Official Data Privacy Day 2012 Event on January 26th

Privacy Forum will Feature U.S. Federal Trade Commissioner Brill and Digital Industry Leaders from Comcast, eBay Inc., Intel, Facebook, AT&T, and Mastercard Worldwide

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit cybersecurity awareness and education organization and official coordinator of Data Privacy Day, today announced that it will celebrate Data Privacy Day 2012 by hosting a panel-style forum on the intersection of privacy and security on Thursday, January 26th from 9:00-11:45 a.m. ET at the George Washington University Law School.  The event entitled, "The Intersection of Privacy & Security," will feature U.S. Federal Trade Commissioner Julie Brill along with several well-known industry privacy leaders and will be broadcast worldwide via Facebook Live - the social media site's official live streaming channel.

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Facebook Live viewers can sign up in advance to attend the event at: http://on.fb.me/privacyday2012 and tune in on January 26(th) at 9:30 a.m. ET at: http://on.fb.me/dctalkslive. The event will conclude at 11:45 a.m. ET.  Anyone interested in attending in-person can register at: http://dpd12.eventbrite.com/

Data Privacy Day is an annual international awareness initiative that commemorates the signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection, which recognizes the individual's right to protection of personal information as a fundamental freedom.  Effort's across the globe focus on educating people about the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information and promotes individual control over private data. NCSA leads Data Privacy Day with the help of official sponsors Intel and eBay, Inc. and partners and likeminded organizations. The January 26(th) forum is sponsored by NCSA, Comcast, eBay Inc., Intel, Facebook, AT&T and MasterCard Worldwide.

Julie Brill, commissioner of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will serve as keynote speaker. Two panel discussions moderated by Christopher Wolf, co-chair and founder of Future of Privacy Forum and partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP, will include panelists: David Hoffman, director of security policy and global privacy officer, Intel; Gerard Lewis, vice president, deputy general counsel and chief privacy officer, Comcast Cable; Ari Schwartz ?Senior Internet Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Commerce; Rick Buck, head of privacy GSI, eBay Inc.; Erin Egan, chief privacy officer, policy, Facebook; JoAnn C. Stonier,?global privacy & data protection officer, MasterCard Worldwide;?and Bob Quinn,?senior vice president-federal regulatory & chief privacy officer, AT&T.

"As people across the globe continue to integrate the Internet into their daily lives, it becomes increasingly important that everyone understands privacy in the digital age, how to safeguard their data and own their online presence," said Michael Kaiser, executive director, National Cyber Security Alliance. "We are thrilled so many leaders in the field are participating in the event and extremely thankful that Facebook has donated the live stream to make the event available around the world."

"At Facebook, we believe that empowering people with control over their information is fundamental to enabling them to connect and share.  That's why we're thrilled at the opportunity to bring this important conversation and celebration of Data Privacy Day to users across the globe," said Erin Egan, chief privacy officer of policy, Facebook.

Data Privacy Day is celebrated across the United States, Canada, Council of Europe member countries, and a host of other countries across the globe. Since 2008, Data Privacy Day has continued to thrive through the support and participation of major international corporations. The official 2012 list of corporate supporters include official sponsors Intel and eBay Inc. as well as partners Microsoft, Intuit, Comcast, NQ Mobile, MasterCard Worldwide, AT&T and Google. More information on Data Privacy Day can be found at http://www.staysafeonline.org/dpd.     

About Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day is an annual International celebration designed to promote awareness about privacy and education about best privacy practices.  In this networked world, in which we are thoroughly digitized, Data Privacy Day promotes awareness about the many ways personal information is collected, stored, used, and shared, and education about privacy practices that will enable individuals to protect their personal information.  It brings together advocates from businesses, governments, academics and not-for-profit organizations to promote collaboration and encourage dialogue on the issue of privacy.  The Data Privacy Day is supported by official sponsors Intel and eBay Inc. and partners Microsoft, Intuit, Comcast, NQ Mobile, MasterCard Worldwide, AT&T and Google.

About The National Cyber Security Alliance
The National Cyber Security Alliance is a non-profit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, the mission of the NCSA is to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely protecting themselves and the technology they use and the digital assets we all share. NCSA works to create a culture of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities. NCSA board members include: ADP, AT&T, Bank of America, Cisco Systems, EMC Corporation, ESET, Facebook, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Google, Intel, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services, McAfee, Microsoft, PayPal, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Symantec, Verizon and Visa. Visit http://www.staysafeonline.org for more information and join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/staysafeonline.

About STOP. THINK. CONNECT.
The campaign was developed by the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Messaging Convention, a public-private partnership established in 2009 and led by The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) and National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to develop and support a national cybersecurity awareness campaign.  In October 2010 the White House, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Messaging Convention launched the campaign. The Department of Homeland Security provides the Federal Government's leadership for the campaign. Industry, government, non-profits and education institutions participate in STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Learn how to get involved at http://www.stopthinkconnect.org.

SOURCE  National Cyber Security Alliance

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CONTACT: Aimee Larsen Kirkpatrick , National Cyber Security Alliance, +1-202-570-7431, aimee@staysafeonline.org, or Krista Alestock, 463 Communications, +1-202-463-0013 x209,  krista.alestock@463.com

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

eDEC's Tarantula v1.1 Debuts at the 2012 DoD Cyber Crime Conference

--Chinese Cell Phones, Loved by Bad Guys, Hated By Investigators, Can Now be Analyzed With New Forensic Tool--

ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (DoD BOOTH #116)-A new forensic tool introduced by eDEC Digital Forensics (http://www.edecdigitalforensics.com) of Santa Barbara, CA, an innovator in the field of mobile digital forensics, assisted a DEA investigation by acquiring a treasure trove of evidence from 3 Chinese cell phones confiscated from a suspected drug trafficker. A sign of the times, the new cell phone analysis tool, called Tarantula, was designed specifically to analyze the millions of Chinese phones flooding into western markets.  Criminals have adopted the phones because they are cheap and notoriously difficult to analyze.

In the DEA case, Tarantula acquired evidence from three Chinese knock-off ("white-box") cell phones seized from the suspect. The system acquired previously deleted data such as text messages and contacts from the devices and, possibly most valuable, was the acquisition of user PIN lock codes, allowing investigators to unlock SIM cards that provided further evidence.  The LAPD investigator on the case explained, "Without [Tarantula], valuable information to further tie the suspects together would not have been found. eDEC's advanced technology and Chinese chipset knowledge proved invaluable in this case." 

Cheap, knock-off phones being exported from China to international markets have long frustrated forensic investigators.  The absence of industry standards makes them time consuming and sometimes impossible to analyze.  This has made the inexpensive phones a favorite of criminals, including terrorists, gang bangers, and organized smugglers.   

Tarantula was originally developed for use in China where law enforcement first encountered the knock-off cell phone problem.  But with China exporting hundreds of millions of phones every year to international markets, the system is now in high demand by both western law enforcement and the military.

eDEC employs a technical team in Beijing to constantly scour the market for new devices turning-up in markets there to keep the tool up-to-date in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. 

Manufacturers of cell phone analysis tools often tout the number of phone models their systems can analyze as the measure of their efficacy.  By that standard Tarantula analyzes tens of thousands of models -- more than any tool in the world.   

"To talk about Chinese phones in terms of models is senseless because there are so many variants," says Ryan Judy, the company's Sales Manager. "We measure our tool by the number of chip sets we can access and decode," referring to the sets of memory chips manufactured and sold to phone developers by Taiwanese companies such as Mediatek, Spreadtrum and Infineon that are the platforms around which these phones are designed.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(MIIT) reported that a record 700 million cell phones were produced from January to August in 2011, up 19% from last year.  Tarantula supports the vast majority of these phones.

These phones are now found nearly everywhere in the world and as the chips become more powerful and more reliable they are finding their way into branded phones, including some phones from familiar names like Motorola and Lenovo.

About eDEC Digital Forensics:

eDEC Digital Forensics was created in 2009 to develop and distribute innovative digital forensics technologies to law enforcement, military and private forensic investigators.   

SOURCE  eDEC Digital Forensics

eDEC Digital Forensics

CONTACT: Ryan Judy, eDEC Digital Forensics, +1-805-962-3080, ryan@edecdigitalforensics.com

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

TherapEase Cuisine(TM), Medco's Cancer Nutrition Program, Expands Capabilities to Food Shipments Directly to Patients' Homes

Individualized nutrition recommendations target symptoms and support outcome

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MHS) today announced a new advancement in its continued pursuit of improving the quality of life for cancer patients. TherapEase Cuisine, Medco's online resource for cancer patient nutrition, will now facilitate compliance with our individualized recommendations based on diagnosis and treatment regimen, by providing foods delivered to a patient's home.

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Proper nutrition is a critical element of patient care that can mitigate the side effects caused by chemotherapy and support recovery from cancer treatment. The introduction of the delivery service reinforces Medco's already unique cancer nutrition program by providing a convenient way to stay adherent to what can often times be a complicated meal plan.

"The science of cancer care is evolving, and our support for patients with complex drug regimens must also evolve," says Dr. Milayna Subar, national practice leader of the Medco Oncology Therapeutic Resource Center® . "Patients on certain chemotherapy or radiation treatments may have difficulty eating as a result of nausea, mouth soreness, or a metallic taste after certain chemotherapy treatments can just make food taste 'bad'; complications of cancers may make it difficult to swallow; and many cancer patients lose weight leading to 'cancer cachexia.'"

Subar adds that identifying the best foods for a specific patient (liquids or solids; fresh or cooked; vitamin supplements or not; cold or room temperature) is key to optimizing the physicians' care plan -- understanding each individual patient's needs is often the first step to take.

"Medco's oncology solutions treat the patient holistically. While we concentrate on providing specially trained pharmacists and proprietary therapy management protocols, including pharmacogenomic screening, we also bring together unique solutions which help the patient to optimize their drug regimen, like TherapEase Cuisine," says Jeff Ulanet, Medco vice president of oncology. "Medco's clients will continue to look toward our unique set of solutions as ones which are focused on returning greater cost savings, while improving drug adherence, and overall quality of life for cancer patients.  Nutrition care and meal shipping are just two of the ways we do this."

For more information about TherapEase Cuisine, please visit http://www.therapeasecuisine.com and for information about Medco's Oncology Solutions, visit: http://www.accredo.com/therapy/aos.html.

About TherapEase Cuisine(TM)TherapEase Cuisine is a Medco company launched in 2010 that provides personalized online nutritional counseling and meal planning from registered dietitians who specialize in oncology. All meal-planning recommendations are based on scientific research, follow American Dietetic Association® standards and are customized for each patient according to:

    --  Diagnosis
    --  Treatment plan
    --  Treatment-related symptoms
    --  Medications
    --  Unique food preferences
    --  Other co-morbidities such as diabetes or food allergies
Patients who utilize the service can generate a customized meal plan, and order foods contained in the plan.

About MedcoMedco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MHS) is pioneering The world's most advanced pharmacy® and its clinical research and innovations are part of Medco making medicine smarter(TM) for approximately 65 million members.

With more than 20,000 employees worldwide dedicated to improving patient health and reducing costs for a wide range of public and private sector clients, and 2010 revenues of $66 billion, Medco ranks 34th on the 2011 Fortune 500 list and is named among the world's most innovative, most admired and most trustworthy companies.

For more information, go to http://www.medcohealth.com.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the risks and uncertainties that affect our business, particularly those mentioned in the Risk Factors section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONTACT: Ann Smith, Medco Health Solutions, +1-201-269-5984, Ann_smith@medco.com; or Janet Schiller or Erin Drelick, Coyne PR, +1-973-588-2000

Web Site: https://www.therapeasecuisine.com

Phil Spencer Takes Aim at Homebuyer Frustration

LONDON, January 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    TV property expert Phil Spencer has taken a shot for homebuyers everywhere by firing
an estate agent out of a giant cannon for the launch of a new online game - Angry Buyers
[http://www.angrybuyers.com ].

    The game - produced by online conveyancing [http://www.in-deed.net/conveyancing ] firm
In-Deed.net [http://www.in-deed.net ] - allows players to take out their frustrations on
estate agents, property lawyers and mortgage brokers by firing them at buildings, with the
chance to get their mortgage or rent paid for six months.

    Angry Buyers has launched at a time when frustration with the homebuying process is at
high, with the company estimates that 531,000 home sales fell through inthe final months
of 2011, with a lack of mortgage finance and poor legal services frequently atfault.

    Property expert Phil Spencer comments:

    "With more than half a million property deals falling through at the end of last year
primarily due to a lack of available mortgage finance -it's no surprise buyers are angry."

    "To help remedy this, I've teamed with online conveyancers In-Deed.net to launch Angry
Buyers - a new online game where players can let off steam by firing estate agents and
property lawyers out of a cannon for the chance to win their rent or mortgage paid for six
months."

    To play the game, visit http://www.AngryBuyers.com.

    Notes to editors

    All research was conducted by ICM Market Research and carried out between 20th
December 2011 and 6th January 2012. Sample was 4,067 people, of whom 2 per cent had tried
to buy a home within the last 12 months.

   
    For further information contact:
    Henry Warrington/ Mark Lowe at ThirdCity on +44(0)20-3174-1023
    Henry@ThirdCity.co.uk /Mark@ThirdCity.co.uk

Source: In-Deed.net

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StreamUK Form New Partnership With Adswizz

LONDON, January 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The online media and streaming expert StreamUK announced a partnership with Adswizz
today that will dramatically increase the ad-revenues available to its StreamMP clients.

    The integration of Adswizz's targeted advertising solution will enable StreamUK
clients to monetise their online video and audio content far more effectively and
profitably than previous 'blind' solutions.

    The partnership is a significant step forward for both companies who can now offer
innovative monetisation options to an ever-growing demand in the market place. The
integration looks to provide solutions for both video and audio media and target some of
the UK's largest content owners.

    StreamUK CTO Joe Bray said;

    "The ingenious demographically-targeted advertising and seamless ad insertion
capabilities at Adswizz really do match up to today's monetisation demands. This
partnership won't only make it easier for our clients to capitalise on their content but
it will also bring innovation to online advertising engagement in 2012. "

    StreamUK were founded in 2001 and offer a suite of online media products. Adswizz
technology will be integrated with StreamMP which is the companies online video platform
now used by a huge variety of large content owners from sports businesses such as
Liverpool FC to e-commerce Web TV channels such as Argos TV.

    Adswizz is an innovative technology provider in online audio and video advertising
solutions with offices in California and Europe. Adswizz is gradually becoming the leading
global advertising solution provider to the online audio and radio industries.

Source: StreamUK

Contact: Ben Darby, StreamUK Communications Manager, +44(0)20 7419 2027, ben@streamuk.com

Epson Introduces Bright and Affordable Projector for Education

Sub-$700 PowerLite 93+ Delivers High Performance Features for K-12 Classrooms

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (FETC, Booth #2317) Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today announced the PowerLite 93+, a powerful yet budget-friendly projector designed for K-12 classrooms. Replacing the current PowerLite 93, the PowerLite 93+ boasts high performance features including 200 more lumens than its predecessor, a robust built-in speaker and advanced connectivity features, making it the ideal projector for schools looking to future-proof their classrooms with an affordable projection solution.

"Bright projectors are in high demand for classrooms with a lot of ambient light, and they help to improve learning environments for students," said Heather Litus Johnston, product manager, K-12 Education Marketing, Epson America, Inc. "The PowerLite 93+ is not only incredibly bright, it comes equipped with a wide range of features at an affordable price, demonstrating Epson's dedication to providing flexible and robust classroom solutions."

The PowerLite 93+ offers 2,600 lumens of color and white light output(2) and delivers crisp images with XGA resolution. The projector also comes equipped with a range of connectivity features, including RJ-45 wired LAN connectivity for remote projector management, as well as use of a virtual remote control via a web browser for basic projector control from a computer instead of the projector's remote control. The PowerLite 93+ also includes HDMI connectivity for connecting to the latest devices for high-quality video and digital audio.

More about the PowerLite 93+

The PowerLite 93+ provides classrooms with a variety of advanced features to accelerate learning, including:

    --  Increased Communication: A powerful, internal 16-watt speaker fills the
        classroom with sound and saves on equipment costs; built-in closed
        captioning decoder makes presentations accessible to viewers with
        hearing impairments at no additional cost and helps meet ADA section 508
        compliance
    --  Teaching Aids: Pre-designed line and graph pattern templates or
        customizable images aid in instruction, saving valuable class time by
        eliminating the need for teachers to draw lines and grids on a
        whiteboard or blackboard; timer can be set to power off projector if no
        signal is received, saving energy and lamp life
    --  Setup Flexibility: 1.2x optical zoom and +30 degree horizontal and
        automatic vertical keystone correction provide easy and convenient setup
        in various classroom settings, allowing users to place the projector
        off-center and still get a standard formatted image; Quick Corner(®)
        allows the four corners of an image to be moved independently for a
        perfectly rectangular image
    --  USB Plug 'n Play: Instantly projects images, transmits audio and
        controls the presentation from either a Windows(®) PC or Mac via a
        single USB connection; allows for easier set up and eliminates the
        hassle of dealing with bulky VGA cables and toggling between computer
        keys
    --  Extended Lamp Life: Using Epson's exclusive E-TORL lamp technology, the
        lamp life can last up to 6,000 hours(3) in economy mode helping to
        maximize presentation time
    --  Convenient Control: Direct Power On and Off allows for an installed
        projector to be powered with a flip of a wall switch; Instant On/Off(®)
        enables teachers to avoid delays when starting and finishing
        presentations and be up and running in seconds; A/V Mute Slide stops the
        sound and picture to allow for a quick pause in the presentation
    --  3LCD Technology: Features the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver
        amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD
        technology provides an energy-efficient light engine which efficiently
        uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to
        1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less
        electricity per lumen of brightness(4)
As a leader in innovation and partnership, Epson also offers the Brighter Futures(®) program, a unique sales and support initiative available specifically for schools. Designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets, Brighter Futures offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage for three years, dedicated education account managers, and toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors.

Availability and Support

The Epson PowerLite 93+ ($699*) will be available in March 2012 through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution, and at the Epson store, http://www.epsonstore.com. The PowerLite 93+ comes with a two-year limited warranty (three years for Brighter Future customers) that includes two elite technical support services - Epson PrivateLine(®) phone support with direct access to an expedited support line via a phone card included with the product, and a Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day with paid shipping. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/projectors.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product line-up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for enterprise and the home, to sensors and other microdevices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 78,000 employees in 99 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://global.epson.com.

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://youtube.com/EpsonTV).

* Estimated street price

(1)Based upon Q3 2011 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.( )

(2)White and color light output will vary depending on mode selected. White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

(3)Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp Brightness decreases over time.

(4)Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2011. Average of 1,038 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.

Note: Epson, E-TORL, Quick Corner, and Instant Off are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite, Brighter Futures and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson

Epson

CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; Kati Elliott, KEH Communications, +1-410-975-9638, kati@kehcomm.com

Web Site: http://www.epson.com/projectors

Epson Announces iProjection App for Wireless Projection from iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Devices

New App Allows Apple Mobile Device Users to Present to Any Networked Epson Projector

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (FETC, Booth #2317) - Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today introduced iProjection - its first projection app for wirelessly displaying documents and photos to Epson projectors, allowing mobile professionals and educators the freedom to present content wirelessly with ease. Available for free in the App Store(SM), iProjection enables wireless projection from most iOS Apple devices running iOS 4.2 or later, including the iPad(®), iPhone(®) and iPod touch(®). iProjection is also cloud-ready, supporting cloud files services such as Dropbox or various email applications.

"As tablet and smart phone popularity continues to grow, both business users and teachers are in need of an intuitive and easy-to-use application that will allow them to leverage content from their Apple iOS devices and project it wirelessly," said Brian Savarese, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "Whether presenting on the road or in the classroom, iProjection expands iOS device's wireless capabilities for collaboration with larger than life images on wireless Epson projectors."

iProjection allows mobile users to present to any Epson wireless projector from mobile Apple iOS devices such as an iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, and is ideal for business users who need to travel light yet maintain the capability of presenting with a full-featured projector. In addition, as more teachers integrate mobile content into their lesson plans, iProjection is beneficial in a classroom environment, allowing teachers the flexibility to move about the classroom while simultaneously sharing larger than life content. This versatile app also allows teachers and business professionals to access files through the cloud, offering the ability to display documents and files not residing on the mobile device. The app is compatible with Microsoft Word(®), PowerPoint(®), Excel(®), Apple Keynote, Adobe(®) PDF, and JPEG and PNG image files, as well as cloud services such as Dropbox and email applications such as Gmail.

iProjection is currently available for free download in the App Store. For more information on iProjection, visit http://www.epson.com/projectorapp.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product line-up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for enterprise and the home, to sensors and other microdevices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 78,000 employees in 99 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://global.epson.com.

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://youtube.com/EpsonTV).

(1)Based upon Q3 2011 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.( )

Note: Epson is a registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Apple, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson

Epson

CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; Jane Fainer, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com

Web Site: http://www.epson.com/projectorapp

Epson Expands Ultra-Short Throw Projector Portfolio Delivering Increased Brightness and Connectivity to K-12 Classrooms

Epson PowerLite 470, 475W, 480, and 485W Deliver Digital Connectivity and New Lower Ceiling Height Installation Possibilities

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today introduced the Epson® PowerLite® 470, 475W, 480, and 485W - four bright, affordable and easy-to-install ultra-short throw projectors designed for the K-12 classroom. These projectors expand Epson's ultra short-throw projector line, delivering comprehensive connectivity, including HDMI, and lower height requirements for mounting in classrooms with low ceilings. Ideal for use with standard or interactive whiteboards, these models provide minimal shadow interference and glare and include wall mount hardware for quick, easy and inexpensive installation. In addition, replacement lamps cost only $79*, providing increased savings and lowering overall cost of ownership.

"Today's classrooms need bright images to capture active minds, and our goal is to allow teachers to focus on their students and lessons, rather than their classroom equipment," said Heather Litus Johnston, product manager, K-12 Education Marketing, Epson America, Inc. "These new ultra-short throw projectors deliver minimal shadows and no glare in teacher's eyes, as well as vibrant images and crisp text and lines on dry erase or interactive whiteboards."

The PowerLite 470 ($1,399*), 475W ($1,499*), 480 ($1,499*), and 485W ($1,599*) are ideal projector solutions for teachers in need of a wall mounted short throw projector for use with their standard dry erase or interactive whiteboard. The PowerLite 470 and 475W deliver 2,600 lumens color and white light output(2), the PowerLite 480 delivers 3,000 lumens color and white light output and the PowerLite 485W delivers 3,100 lumens color and white light output. The PowerLite 470 and 480 offer XGA resolution and can project 4:3 content up to 93-inches diagonal, while the PowerLite 475W and 485W deliver WXGA resolution for widescreen content and can project a 16:10 image up to 100-inches diagonal.

All four models offer comprehensive connectivity features ideal for current and future classrooms, including HDMI digital connectivity for high-quality video and audio and RJ-45 or optional wireless (via 802.11 b//g/n module $99* or access point) network connectivity for presenting audio and video for lessons over a school's network, monitoring and controlling projectors remotely, virtual remote control via a projector's IP address, and broadcasting messages to an entire school. The projectors also offer USB Plug 'n Play for instantly projecting video with audio, while also allowing control of the presentation via remote control from a PC or Mac® computer via a single USB connection.

Offering increased flexibility, Epson's new ultra short throw models can be mounted approximately eight inches away from the wall to accommodate smaller classrooms or meeting rooms, and can easily be used with a standard or interactive whiteboard, projection screen or a simple white wall.

More about the PowerLite 470, 475W, 480, and 485W

Epson's new ultra-short throw projectors deliver several convenient and advanced features for educators, including:

    --  Increased Communication: Powerful internal 16-watt speaker fills the
        classroom with sound and saves on equipment costs; built-in closed
        captioning decoder makes presentations accessible to viewers with
        hearing impairments at no added cost and helps meet ADA section 508
        compliance; a convenient microphone input is also included for voice
        amplification through the projector's built-in speakers
    --  Extended Lamp Life: The lamp life can last up to 4,000 hours(3) in
        economy mode, helping to maximize presentation time; replacement lamps
        cost $79*, providing a lower overall total cost of ownership
    --  Setup Flexibility: (+)5 degree horizontal and vertical keystone
        correction provides easy and convenient setup in virtually any classroom
        setting, allowing the projector to be wall mounted where it may not be
        centered with the screen and still get a standard formatted image; Quick
        Corner® allows the four corners of an image to be moved independently
        for a perfectly rectangular image
    --  Built-in Teaching Aids: Four pre-set line and graph pattern templates
        aid in instruction, saving valuable class time by eliminating the need
        for teachers to draw lines and grids on the board; timer can be set to
        power off projector if no signal is received, saving energy and lamp
        life
    --  Convenient Control: Direct Power On and Off allows for an installed
        projector to be powered on and off with a flip of a wall switch; Instant
        On/Off® enables presenters to avoid delays when starting and finishing
        presentations and be up and running in only eight seconds; A/V Mute
        instantly turns off the sound and images to create a quick pause in the
        presentation, conserving lamp life and energy and helping to save costs
    --  USB Plug 'n Play Instant Setup: Instantly projects images from a
        Windows® PC or Mac via a USB connection, allowing for easier set up and
        eliminating the hassle of dealing with bulky VGA cables and toggling
        between computer keys
    --  Expanded Connectivity: PC-Free slideshows offer convenient connectivity
        with USB memory devices for easily viewing and sharing pictures without
        a computer; projectors can also be directly connected to the Epson DC-06
        document camera for added versatility; and wireless functionality is
        available via an optional wireless module
    --  3LCD Technology: Features the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver
        amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD
        technology provides an energy-efficient light engine which efficiently
        uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to
        1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less
        electricity per lumen of brightness(4)

Epson also offers the Brighter Futures® program, a unique sales and support initiative available specifically for schools. Designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets, Brighter Futures offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage for three years, dedicated education account managers, and toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors.

Availability and Support

The Epson PowerLite 470, 475W, 480, and 485W will be available in February 2012 through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution. Epson's PowerLite projectors come with a two-year limited warranty (three years for Brighter Futures customers) that includes two elite technical support services - Epson PrivateLine® phone support with direct access to an expedited support telephone line via a phone card included with the product, and a Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day with paid shipping. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/projectors.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product line-up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for enterprise and the home, to sensors and other microdevices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 78,000 employees in 99 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://global.epson.com.

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://youtube.com/EpsonTV).

* Estimated street price

(1) Based upon Q3 2011 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.

(2) White and color light output will vary depending on mode selected.  White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

(3) Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp Brightness decreases over time.

(4) Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2011. Average of 1,038 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.

Note: Epson, Quick Corner and Instant Off are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite, Brighter Futures and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson

Epson

CONTACT: CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; Kati Elliott of KEH Communications, +1-410-975-9638, kati@kehcomm.com, for Epson

Web Site: http://www.epson.com/projectors

A Digital Window into Davos

Social media aggregation site, http://www.WEFLive.com, provides a simple way to follow Twitter conversations from delegates
of the Annual World Economic Forum 2012, Davos, Switzerland, 25-29
January

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - A single, unified view of the social
media conversations from delegates of the Annual World Economic Forum
2012 (WEF)  will give businesses, non-governmental organizations,
politicians, journalists, academicians and social entrepreneurs an easy
way to follow insights and join conversations shaping the global agenda
this year in Davos.

The aggregated online service, http://www.WEFLive.com, presented by KPMG International exclusively for the WEF, will distill
in real-time the conversations from delegates who are using Twitter to
share their views. Anyone with internet access via their computer,
tablet or smart phone can follow the conversations. Users can filter
the conversation based on the annual meeting's themes, speakers,
delegates and other filters.

"This is an incredibly useful tool that will help WEF followers by
providing an efficient point of entry to all conversations being held
in Davos," said Charlie Sharman, KPMG Head of Global Marketing.

"KPMG's own research clearly shows that social media has become a strategic imperative with more than 70 percent of
organizations around the world actively using social media as a
business tool. Not only is it used to enhance relationships with
customers but is also increasingly a tool to further dialogue on such
issues as innovation, sustainability, economic growth and employment,
and new social models - the very same themes that participants this
year are here to explore, examine and bring to the forefront."

Adam Bates (Twitter:@AdamBates_KPMG), KPMG Global Head of Innovation and
a partner in the UK firm, commented: "There is sure to be more use of
social media at this year's Davos than ever before.  This site will
enable anyone, wherever they are, to have a window into the thoughts of
key business and political leaders as they tweet about the real issues
of the moment."

About KPMG International

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and
Advisory services. We operate in 152 countries and have 145,000 people
working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms
of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative
("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally
distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG is a
strategic member of the World Economic Forum.

SOURCE  KPMG International Cooperative

KPMG International Cooperative

CONTACT:  Jennifer Samuel
Head of External Communications, Global Industries
+1 416 777 8491
jsamuel@kpmg.caOn site at the WEF:
Mark Hamilton KPMG Corporate Communications
Office: +44 207 694 2687
Mobile: +44 7785 337672
Mark.Hamilton@kpmg.co.uk

Patriots Fans Drink...?  Ravens Fans Prefer...? Giants Fans Listen to...? 49ers Fans Tune into...?

Turn to Wisdom.com to Find the Answers!

TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When the New York Giants face off against the San Francisco 49ers this weekend, which team's fans are more likely to quench their thirst with a Lipton Brisk iced tea and which fans prefer Jamba Juice?  Are New England Patriots fans more passionate about Eminem or Jay-Z?  Do Baltimore Ravens fans prefer to watch SportsCenter or the Family Guy? Guess which team's fans fancy Captain Morgan rum, while its rivals love Narrangansett Beer?

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Now, MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, has the answers to these questions and so much more in the recently updated Wisdom(TM) for Facebook social analytics app, available at http://www.wisdom.com, on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wisdom-for-facebook/id455088890?ls=1&mt=8#, or through a user's Facebook log in at: http://apps.facebook.com/wisdomapp.

The free Wisdom for Facebook application leverages the 4 million+ Wisdom Network to deliver extraordinary insights derived from users' Likes, interests, and preferences. Wisdom for Facebook allows you to segment Facebook information in myriad ways and discover an almanac of information on millions of topics. 

Wisdom offers a new way for users to gain insights and discover trends derived from the wisdom of the masses. Pooled and anonymized, personal information is never revealed, but the knowledge is captured and available for all. 

"Wisdom for Facebook is a collective intelligence application that gives you a level of insight never before possible - powered by the Likes of millions of fellow users," said Michael J. Saylor, chairman and CEO of MicroStrategy Incorporated.

For the consumer, Wisdom serves as a personal tool for actionable insight. Tap into the Wisdom Network and discover what's hot, and what's not. Single? Use Wisdom's filtering capability to find the most popular single spots in your town. Looking for new music?  Match your tastes with others to see which bands you might enjoy. Much more than a recommendation engine, Wisdom allows you to glean insights based on people with similar demographic, psychographic, and geographic attributes.

"We are offering everyone on Facebook the opportunity to be part of a remarkable crowd-sourcing tool and are happy to provide this intelligence to the public for free," added Saylor.

About MicroStrategy

Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a leading provider of enterprise software platforms for business intelligence (BI), mobile intelligence, and social intelligence applications.  MicroStrategy's BI platform enables leading organizations worldwide to analyze the vast amounts of data stored across their enterprises to make better business decisions.  Companies choose MicroStrategy BI for its ease-of-use, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability.  MicroStrategy's mobile intelligence platform helps companies and organizations build, deploy, and maintain mobile apps across a range of solutions by embedding intelligence, transactions, and multimedia into apps.  MicroStrategy's social intelligence platform includes a number of applications that help enterprises harness the power of social networks for marketing and e-commerce, as well as a suite of free "friendly" consumer apps that use MicroStrategy's enterprise technologies.  The MicroStrategy Cloud offering combines MicroStrategy and third-party software, hardware, and services to enable rapid, cost-effective development of hosted BI, mobile, and social applications.  To learn more about MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), visit http://www.microstrategy.com and follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/microstrategy) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/microstrategy).

MicroStrategy, MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform, MicroStrategy Cloud, MicroStrategy Mobile, Cloud Personal, MicroStrategy Transaction Services, Wisdom, MicroStrategy Wisdom and Emma are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact:
Warren Getler
MicroStrategy Incorporated
703-744-6258
wgetler@microstrategy.com

MSTR-G

SOURCE  MicroStrategy Incorporated

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

Strap, Carry, Stick, Clamp, Wrap, Hang, Prop and Even Protect the iPad 2 Almost Anywhere With the FLEX Kit by UZBL

NEWPORT COAST, Calif., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 140,00 apps the iPad 2 has many uses.  UZBL has developed a kit that allows you to accessorize the iPad 2 to make it more easily usable in any setting, they call it "FLEX for iPad 2."  The FLEX kit includes a snap-on handstrap to comfortably hold your iPad 2, a shoulder strap to carry it,  and a snap-on rotating pivot with a 1/4" tripod thread that can be screwed onto any camera mount or accessory.   The FLEX is compatible with a range of accessories and allows the iPad 2 user to stick, clamp, wrap, hang, or prop the iPad 2 almost anyplace imaginable.  A nicely styled silicone skin adds the finishing touch and protects the iPad 2 if dropped.

The FLEX kit began as a protective cover with integrated ribs cells to provide shock absorbancy to protect the iPad in rugged settings such as schools.  Feedback from parents and educators led UZBL to integrate additional features and attachments to prevent the drops and to allow the iPad to be comfortable to hold and maneuver. UZBL took this a step further, by adding a tripod thread to an included attachment.  The tripod thread opens up the FLEX kit to a universal array of mounts and pods already being used with millions of cameras and video recorders.

The FLEX kit consists of five components:

1) The FLEX frame that clips onto the iPad 2 and features strap loops and a center ring for snap-in and quick release removal of accessories

2) A snap-in rotating pivot with a 1/4" tripod thread

3) A protective skin with "Air Cells" and ribs to cushion drops up to 6 ft

4) A velcro hand strap

5) An adjustable carrying strap with shoulder pad

The FLEX frame and pivot are made from a hard polycarbonate plastic.  The frame fits snugly under the silicone cover and the pivot snaps securely in or out of the whole assembly.  Two very useful camera accessories that work well with the FLEX kit are a flexible suction monopod for propping the iPad 2 at any angle and a large flexible tripod that can be wrapped or clung most anywhere.  These pods are available separately.  More info on the FLEX is available at http://www.iPadFLEX.com

For a very limited time the FLEX kit can be pre-ordered at Kickstarter at a big discount to the proposed retail price of $59.  Several pledge tiers are offering additional incentives such as free accessories.  The Kickstarter page is http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/uzbl/flex-versatility-kit-for-ipad-2

About UZBL

Founded in 2010 and located in Newport Coast, Ca, UZBL created the first iPad case for kids.  The company's products are now found in schools across the country protecting and cushioning iPads and iPad 2's.  Seeking constant feedback from educators and parents, UZBL aims to have a range of products that make the iPad even more usable and versatile in school and home settings.   More info on UZBL can be found at http://www.uzibull.com

MacWorld 2012, Mobile App Showcase #818-2A
For the full UZBL press kit:
http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/sw2q

SOURCE  UZBL

UZBL

CONTACT: CONTACT: Joseph Pearce, UZBL, joe@uzibull.com, +1-714-814-1741

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

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**1. ZAPPOS CYBERSECURITY BREACH. Fred Cate, C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law and director of the Center for Applied Cybersecurity at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, is one of the world's leading authorities on information law, privacy and security; and regularly advises Congress, government agencies and industry groups on these matters. He is available to discuss the legal and personal security implications of the recent Zappos breach: "The data reportedly accessed in the Zappos breach -- customer names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and encrypted passwords, in addition to the last four digits of customer credit cards -- poses the greatest risk to affected individuals. If I have your name, address and phone number, in many states I can get your property tax records, marriage license and other publicly available information. With that additional information, a criminal is in an even better position to commit frauds in your name or to access password-protected sites by using the extra information to answer password-reset questions." News Contact: Brianne O'Donnell, brianne.donnell@gabbe.com Phone: +1-212-220-4444

**2. FOOD: OUT-OF-THE-CHOCOLATE-BOX IDEAS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY: MACARONS. Matthieu Chamussy is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) and chef instructor in the baking and pastry program at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California -- Inland Empire: "Macarons are a very of-the-moment sweet treat. Try serving or making pink, heart-shaped macarons encircled with raspberries for this Valentine's Day. When plating your French confections, decorate with a fresh rose petal and a fresh raspberry, and serve with a quality vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce. Another great way to make this dessert even more special is to serve it with a glass of champagne, prosecco or cava." News Contact: Amy Rocha, arocha@aii.edu Phone: +1-310-314-6174

**3. HEALTH: PREPPING YOUR KNEES FOR AN INJURY-FREE SKI SEASON. Dr. Joel Buchalter with Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group: "Whether you're a first-timer or an expert, if you ski, you're going to fall. And while the majority of spills are forgettable, a hard landing can leave you laid up for months or even longer. If the knees are involved, a seemingly minor fall can do serious damage. Because of the complexity of the knee joint and the tremendous forces involved in a fall, we encourage our skiing patients to prepare their knees for an injury-free ski season. The best way to protect your knees is to do your homework before you hit the lifts: Make sure you've got the right equipment and that it's in good shape, with your skis tuned and sharpened and your bindings adjusted properly. Know what you're doing and don't push your limits too far. Get your body in shape well before the snow falls. Make certain before you hit the slopes to stretch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps to ensure your knees and hips are up to the stresses and occasional impacts of skiing. Build your cardiovascular fitness with cycling, running or another 'aerobic' activity. And get your skiing-specific muscles strong by doing plenty of lunges, squats and stair-climbing." News Contact: Melissa Chefec, mchefec@gmail.com Phone: +1-203-968-6625

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**1. #CONNECTCHAT RECAP: ONLINE TOOLS FOR JOURNALISTS: ProfNet Director Maria Perez recaps her #ConnectChat with Mike Reilley, founder of The Journalist's Toolbox, on how journalists can utilize online tools for their reporting: http://bit.ly/zEY53K

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TechNet Applauds Senator Reid's Decision to Postpone Vote on Anti-Piracy Legislation

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TechNet, the bipartisan policy and political network of technology CEOs that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, today applauded U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) for his decision to postpone Tuesday's upcoming vote on the PROTECT I.P. Act in the Senate.

"We applaud Majority Leader Reid for his decision to postpone a Senate vote on the PROTECT I.P. Act," said Rey Ramsey, President and CEO of TechNet. "This is a wise decision given the fact that thousands upon thousands of individuals, businesses, mayors, entrepreneurs and countless others have weighed in this week in historic fashion against this legislation.  While everyone agrees that combating online piracy is important this measure unfortunately is not going to stop it.  It is too broadly written so that it will undermine the environment for innovation in America. Simply put, slowing down is the right approach so we can do this this right way. This course will enable everyone affected by this issue to be able to come back to the table to work together on a better approach that effectively combats online piracy without harming this incredibly dynamic information network."

About TechNet:
TechNet is the national, bipartisan network of CEOs that promotes the growth of technology industries and the economy by building long-term relationships between technology leaders and policymakers and by advocating a targeted policy agenda. TechNet's members represent more than one million employees in the fields of information technology, biotechnology, e-commerce and finance. TechNet has offices in Washington, D.C., Palo Alto, Sacramento, Seattle, Boston and Austin. Web address: http://www.technet.org.  You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @technetupdate.

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TechNet

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Plan The Perfect Spring Break Getaway With FindTheBest's Online Interactive Comparisons of Airlines and Resorts

FindTheBest's unbiased, data-driven comparisons of airlines and resorts help spring break vacationers plan the perfect trip.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's never too early to start planning your spring break. FindTheBest's unbiased data-driven comparisons of airlines and resorts can help you make the most informed decision when it comes to planning your spring break.

With over 40 popular airlines and 40 resorts to compare, filter FindTheBest's comparisons to get a personalized list of airlines and destinations. Then compare them side-by-side to find the right ones for your vacation.

To find the best airlines for your needs, start by using the Geographic Region and Percent on Time filter. This will show a list of airlines that service the region where you need to fly and will show which airlines are more likely to have on-time flights.

For travelers on a budget, use FindTheBest to compare low cost airlines by sorting the list with the baggage fee and airline fee rating buttons. You can even sort the list by service rating and FindTheBest's Smart Rating.

The Smart Rating is a hybrid rating system that combines airline reviews from experts and statistical data about airlines. Sorting the list of airlines by Smart Rating can give you a broad view of the top quality airlines in the industry. Or, it can help you decide between two specific airlines. On the airlines comparison, you'll see the Smart Rating is a color-coded circle.

For any other questions you have about airlines or air travel, refer to FindTheBest's Buyer's Guide to choosing an airline. The guide has expert insight into choosing the best airlines, including what to look for and what to avoid.

When you're ready to make your decision, compare airlines side-by-side to see the similarities and differences between up to 10 airlines at a time.

Finally, FindTheBest can even help you find and compare the best all inclusive resorts and the best luxury resorts. Use the filters to select a price range, location and resort features, then compare your selection side-by-side. 

If you need some more help to find the best resorts for your Spring Break, use FindTheBest's Smart Rating to find the top rated resorts in the world.

With over 700 comparisons and counting, FindTheBest helps make any decision a more informed decision.

SOURCE  FindTheBest

FindTheBest

CONTACT: Thomas Samph, +1-610-574-5463, tsamph@findthebest.com

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

State Farm Launches Driver Feedback(TM) App on Android®

Scoring system encourages parents and teens to share teachable moments by competing for best scores

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For most people, using a smartphone while driving is the last thing anyone would want to encourage in the interest of safe driving. But today, State Farm has made the Driver Feedback(TM) app available on Android devices. This free app turns a person's cell phone into a pocket-sized driving coach when placed in the car without using it. The application, available for Android, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, provides users individual feedback about their driving habits and then offers tips on how people can drive more safely.

Research shows that certain driving habits can increase the risk of a car crash. The Driver Feedback app uses the device's accelerometer to measure three essential driving behaviors:

    --  Acceleration
    --  Braking
    --  Cornering
When activated, at the end of each trip, the driver is provided a score and a log of potentially dangerous driving activities. If the app detects especially risky driving behaviors it provides the driver tips for improvement.

Key features of the new Driver Feedback app include:

    --  The ability to record trips and receive feedback on driving performance
    --  A map illustrating where potentially dangerous driving activities
        occurred
    --  The ability for drivers to compare their scores, or track the progress
        of an individual driver
    --  A trip completion notification allowing a driver to send a text or email
        to someone when they safely complete their trip
    --  Multi-trip average scores (up to five) to track progress
Teaching Tool for Parents

The Driver Feedback app is particularly useful for parents teaching teens how to drive.  It offers teen drivers and their parents access to useful non-biased driving feedback, to help families have constructive conversations about safe driving.  In addition, the app can be a useful and objective tool to help assess a teen's readiness for independent driving.

Experienced drivers may benefit from this app, too.  Research from the National Highway Traffic Administration(1) has shown that hard acceleration, deceleration and cornering are associated with higher crash risk.  The Driver Feedback app can help identify problem areas, providing drivers of any age with useful tips to help reduce the risk of crashes.

The Driver Feedback app is currently available for Android, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and is free for anyone to download.  Information on the app remains with the user and is not collected or used by State Farm.

This app is one in a series of mobile and online resources State Farm makes available to people interested in becoming a better driver.  Learn more about the State Farm Driver Feedback app at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.statefarm.driverfeedback.

About State Farm®:

State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts - more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 37 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.

(1) Sourced from NHTSA Report DOT HS 811 091 Klauer, S. G., Dingus, T. A., Neale, V. L., Sudweeks, J. D., and Ramsey, D. J.(2009) Comparing Real-World Behaviors of Drivers With High versus Low Rates of Crashes and Near-Crashes DOT HS 811 00

SOURCE  State Farm

State Farm

CONTACT: Blake Zitko, +1-309-766-9875, blake.zitko.mcxs@statefarm.com

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

Residents of Lewis, Iowa to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

LEWIS, Iowa, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice,  multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Lewis, Iowa, by activating a new cell site.

The cell site improves coverage from downtown Lewis as follows:

    --  North to Jasper Road;
    --  South to Seattle Road;
    --  East to 620th Street;
    --  and West to the Pottawattamie County Line.
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and data service in the Lewis area, which empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.

"Iowans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Iowa. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.

For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Iowa by following @VZWKaren on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwkaren.  For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: CONTACT: Karen Smith, Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/KarenVZW; or Debbie Hilt, for Verizon Wireless, +1-402-292-5553 ext. 6, Debbie@Alberscommunications.com

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

Residents of Laurel, Nebraska to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

LAUREL, Neb., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Cambridge, Iowa, by activating a new cell site.

The cell site, located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and 571(st) Avenue, improves coverage in the Laurel area as follows:

    --  North to U.S. Highway 20 and State Highway 5
    --  South five miles;
    --  East to Dixon and Concord;
    --  and West to Beldin
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and data service in the Laurel area, which empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.

"Nebraskans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Nebraska. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.

For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Nebraska by following @VZWKaren on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwkaren.  For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Karen Smith, Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/KarenVZW; Debbie Hilt, For Verizon Wireless, +1-402-292-5553 ext. 6, Debbie@Alberscommunications.com

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