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Cirago Launches New USB 3.0 Accessories at CES

USB 3.0 to HDMI Display Adapter Delivers HD Quality Video Resolution; Dual Hard Drive Docking Station Offers USB 3.0 Speed and Standalone Cloning without a PC

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CES, Cirago International, a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage, display adapters and wireless solutions, today announced the launch of two new additions to its growing line of USB 3.0 "SuperSpeed" accessories that provide faster data transfer speed and a better interactive experience to support the growing demand for high-performance connectivity between PCs, peripherals and accessories. The company unveiled the new USB 3.0 products today at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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"USB 3.0 is quickly becoming the new standard in connectivity, offering up to 10-times faster data transfer for less wait time and improved latency, but with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 that enables you to continue using all of your current gear," said Patrick Lo, Cirago CEO. "As more and more PC manufacturers implement USB 3.0 technology, our new USB 3.0 devices are a future-proof investment--even if you don't have a USB 3.0-equipped PC now, the next one you purchase most likely will be, and you'll be ready."

USB 3.0 to HDMI Display Adapter

Stream content to any HDMI or DVI equipped display at up to 5Gbps USB 3.0 SuperSpeed with the new UDA3000 USB 3.0 to HDMI Display Adapter. The latest upgrade to Cirago's HDMI display adapter supports video resolution up to 2048x1152 at 32-bit color to stream HD-quality video and digital audio (via HDMI). Use your existing PC's graphics card and built-in stereo audio to connect as many as six UDA3000s to six external display monitors. With easy setup and three display modes to choose from (Mirrored, Extended or Rotation), the UDA3000 features a high-performance DisplayLink Certified chipset and is USB-powered with no additional power adapter required.

"With this adapter, you can enjoy flicker-free viewing of high bit-rate video on virtually any HDMI display, including projectors, LCD and plasma TVs, with plug-and-play ease and high-performance in a very small form factor," Lo said.

The UDA3000 is retail priced at $79.99 MSRP.

Dual Hard Drive Docking Station with One-Touch Cloning

The USB 3.0/SATA 2 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station (CDD3000) with standalone cloning supports offline duplication to copy all data and system files from one drive to another with the touch of a button--no PC connection required. Or connect to a PC to use the included software for flexibility in choosing what files to process. The compact dual bay docking station accepts both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives and enables read/write capabilities to both drives simultaneously via SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for exceptionally fast data transfer.

"This set-it-and-forget-it docking station is ideal for system admins who regularly need to clone multiple hard drives," Lo said. "This compact device makes it fast and easy. Just drop in the drives, press the clone button and walk away. And, since it doesn't tie up your PC during cloning, you're free to work on other things while the drives synchronize."

The CDD3000 is priced at $89 MSRP.

These and other Cirago products are available online at http://www.cirago.com and at other major electronics retailers. Cirago representatives will be available throughout CES for private demonstrations of these and other products. To schedule an appointment, contact Jeffrey Plunkett at 719-634-1180 or jplunkett@sspr.com.

About Cirago International

Cirago International, headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage, display adapters and wireless solutions and accessories. Incorporated in 1996, Cirago consistently provides products with innovative technology, delivering outstanding functionality and capability. With manufacturing capabilities in the United States and China, Cirago offers products with the quality, service and value that consumers demand. For more information, visit http://www.cirago.com.

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CONTACT: Jeffrey Plunkett, SS PR, +1-719-634-1180, jplunkett@sspr.com

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

Cirago Debuts New Must-Have iPad Accessories at CES

Sleek New iPad Case Features Integrated Bluetooth Keyboard; Portable NuView® Dock Charger Doubles as iPad Stand; Eliminate Cord Clutter with a Universal USB Sync/Charge Cable Kit Compatible with iPad/iPhone/iPod and other Micro-USB Devices

SUNNYVALE, Calf. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CES, Perfectly timed for everyone who scored a shiny new iPad as a gift this holiday season, Cirago International today unveiled three new Apple iPad accessories at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, each designed to make using the iPad simpler and more productive. The new products are the latest innovations to join the growing Apple Accessories lineup from the company best known for its multimedia centers, storage, display adapters and wireless solutions.

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"The iPad is quickly becoming a technology staple, both at home and at the office," said Patrick Lo, Cirago CEO. "And, just like our other products, these new accessories are designed to help you get more ease and enjoyment out of the iPad wherever you go."

Integrated Keyboard/Case

The new all-in-one Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case (IPA6000) features a sleek and stylish brushed aluminum finish that matches the iPad2 perfectly, with an integrated keyboard that pairs with the iPad2 quickly and easily over Bluetooth. Precision-cut aircraft-grade aluminum and high-density padding at every corner protect and cushion the screen and sides of the iPad2 while in carrying-case mode. To use the built-in keyboard, simply remove the iPad2 from the case and place it in a vertical or horizontal position; perform a quick Bluetooth sync with the keyboard and it's ready for use. The keyboard's comfortable, highly tactile response, gives it the same look and feel of a standard laptop keyboard. For multi-tablet households or office environments, the keyboard function is also compatible with any other Bluetooth-enabled device. The IPA6000 is available at MSRP $89.99 and comes with a micro-USB charging cable.

"This keyboard case is the ultimate in durable, compact protection and style--a great alternative to the soft leather portfolios you see everyone else carrying around," Lo said. "It's perfect for bringing your iPad2 to meetings--just a quick flip, and you're ready to start typing. Or, if you're looking to the iPad2 as a replacement for your laptop, pairing your iPad2 with this keyboard case is the closest you can come to mimicking that familiar look and feel."

NuView(®) Dock Charger

Cirago's NuView Dock Charger (IPA5000) doubles as a solid, yet portable desktop stand for iPad and iPad2. View your iPad in landscape mode by simply placing the iPad horizontally in the NuView and at the same time sync/charge using your own cable. Or, charge your iPad with the built-in 30-pin dock connector and 5V power adapter connected directly to the wall outlet while the NuView holds the device vertically at a perfect viewing angle. At just 3" square and only 2" high, NuView offers a surprisingly solid base for the iPad in a very small form factor that makes it easy to throw into your bag for on-the-go use. As an added bonus, the NuView can also charge other 30-pin iOS devices that fit in the NuView for an all-around charge solution. Priced at MSRP $27.99, the NuView is MFI certified by an Apple approved testing facility and bears the Made for iPad authentication.

Universal Sync/Charge Cable Kit

Say goodbye to the tangled mess of multiple sync/charge cords with Cirago's new USB Sync/Charge Cable Kit (IMA1000), a new multi-platform sync/charge solution. Featuring a removable micro-USB to 30-pin adapter, the kit includes a 6-foot cable with USB 2.0 interface to sync or charge your iOS devices as well as virtually any micro-USB devices at home or at the office--the perfect solution to end cord clutter. Also MFI certified by an Apple approved testing facility and bearing the Made for iPod, iPhone and iPad authentication, the USB Sync/Charge Cable Kit is just $19.99 MSRP.

These and other Cirago products are available online at http://www.cirago.com and at other major electronics retailers. Cirago representatives will be available throughout CES for private demonstrations of these and other products. To schedule an appointment, contact Jeffrey Plunkett at 719-634-1180 or jplunkett@sspr.com.

About Cirago International

Cirago International, headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage, display adapters and wireless solutions and accessories. Incorporated in 1996, Cirago consistently provides products with innovative technology, delivering outstanding functionality and capability. With manufacturing capabilities in the United States and China, Cirago offers products with the quality, service and value that consumers demand. For more information, visit http://www.cirago.com.

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Cirago International

CONTACT: Jeffrey Plunkett, SS PR, +1-719-634-1180, jplunkett@sspr.com

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

CardCash.com Offering Highest Cash Payments With 'Card Cash Out Month'

Consumers Can Receive Up To 92% of the Face Value in Cash for Unwanted Cards

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CardCash.com, the leading gift card exchange site offering customers the option to receive cash for their unwanted gift cards and then sells those cards at a discount to other consumers, announced today the start of "Card Cash Out Month". For the month of January, CardCash.com will be issuing their highest payments of the year for unwanted gift cards, giving consumers up to 92% of the face value of their card for retailers such as Walmart and Target.

"Card Cash Out Month" offers consumers a way to get maximum value for their unwanted gift cards they received this holiday season, getting back up to 88% for Best Buy gift cards and 83% for Gap and Old Navy gift cards. All consumers have to do to receive cash payouts for their gift cards is fill out a form on CardCash.com, mail in the gift card, and they will be issued a check within 24 hours of receipt of the card. If a consumer sends in a $100 gift card to Walmart, a check will be sent to them for $92 - so no gift card goes to waste.

While gift cards remain the most popular holiday gift each holiday season, with over $100 billion gifted annually and with 64% of consumers either buying or receiving one, more than 10% percent of gift cards received go unspent - more than $10 billion dollars worth of gift cards!

"It's always the thought that counts with a gift, but it's a shame to receive a gift card you simply can't use or would rather just have cash to spend freely," said CardCash.com CEO Marc Acker. "That's why CardCash is making things easy for consumers with 'Card Cash Out Month". We are helping insure no gift card gets left behind or lost for consumers - and giving top dollar in exchange for unwanted gift cards."

Gift cards annually go unused for a variety of reasons. More than 23 million consumers still have gift cards from 2010, but have not cashed them in yet. 58% of consumers do not have time to shop; 35% did not find anything that they want to buy; 32% forgot about their cards; and 7% will not redeem the card because they are lost or expired. "Card Cash Out Month" is looking to change that this year.

To receive cash for your unwanted gift cards, please visit http://www.cardcash.com and get up to 92% the face value of the card in cash or call 1-800-CASH-214.

About CardCash.com

CardCash.com is the leading online discounted gift card exchange, enabling customers to buy, sell or trade gift cards and save up to 35 percent on gift card purchases. According to a recent study, there are close to 60 billion dollars of unwanted and unused gift cards collecting dust in the United States. CardCash.com has been reaching out to millions of Americans since its inception in 2006. And now, just a few years later, the Web site has reached a new level, transferring millions of dollars per year in gift cards to people who have no use for them to people who are anxious to save money on all of their shopping expenses. Headquartered in East Windsor, NJ, CardCash.com presently offers the largest selection of discounted gift cards online and has the highest standards of security implemented to identify fraudulent sellers and inaccurate cards.

SOURCE  CardCash.com

CardCash.com

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

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

SimplePons Introduces its 2012 Coupon Book and Unique Mobile iPhone Coupon-less App to The Treasure Coast, Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami Dade County, Florida

Each SimplePons Coupon Book/App filled with Thousands of Dollars of Ready To Use "Daily Deal Style" Savings All For Just $20 a Year

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SimplePons (OTC BB: QPON)  http://www.SimplePons.com announced that it has introduced its 2012 Coupon Book and unique coupon-less mobile iPhone App to several Florida counties including the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach County, Broward County and Miami-Dade. Each SimplePons (short for "Simple Coupons") Coupon Book or App is comprised of a bundle of over one hundred (100) "Daily Deal Style" coupons that provide immediate 50% off or more greater savings, 'anytime during the year', on everything from fine dining, fast food and entertainment venues all for just $20 a year. 

SimplePons is totallydifferent than daily deal websites, which solicit members daily, via email, to purchase coupons one-at-a-time, instead SimplePons allow their members to buy, hundreds of daily deal style coupons, all at once, with their convenient Coupon Book or iPhone App yearly all for the low price of $20 to use whenever they want to use them. Each SimplePons book/app is packed with thousands of dollars in savings. For most SimplePons users its App or Coupon Book pays for itself after just one use.

The SimplePons deal book App currently works on the Apple iPhone 3, 4, 4s and iPad. For more information on the App please go to the Apple App Store or download it for free here. For more information on how SimplePons work please visit our website at http://www.SimplePons.com and the 'How It Works' page.

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SimplePons
Rich Miller, 561-330-3500
info@Simplepons.com
simplepons.com/default/investorRelations

SOURCE  SimplePons, Inc.

SimplePons, Inc.

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

Deloitte Acquires Ubermind; Establishes Lead in the Mobile Revolution

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its leading-edge business, systems integration and enterprise technology capabilities, Deloitte today announced the acquisition of Ubermind, Inc., an innovative mobile agency.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Mobile technologies are rapidly reshaping the nature of business. This represents a significant opportunity for companies to develop new interaction models with customers, employees and stakeholders," says Janet Foutty, national managing director, technology, Deloitte Consulting LLP.

Based in Seattle, Wash., Ubermind's mobile strategy, engineering, design and creative talent transform the way companies use mobile solutions, using disruptive technologies to create inspiring and intuitive mobile applications designed to both strengthen brand and transform the business. Ubermind complements Deloitte with extraordinary talent, tools and assets that are customized to the mobile development lifecycle, including proprietary frameworks and methodologies.

"By leveraging the strength of Deloitte's global access, industry insight and deep talent, this acquisition allows us to provide even greater insight into the business and technology issues facing organizations today," says Shehryar Khan, chief executive officer of Ubermind, Inc. "Ubermind's complementary industry footprint enhances our collective ability to deliver tailored solutions to meet clients' specific needs."  Khan, along with Ubermind founder Donald Brady, joins Deloitte Consulting LLP as principals.

With this acquisition, the full circle of creative business technology for the enterprise is complete. Industry-focused mobile apps, designed from the ground up for enterprise integration and market deployment help clients address virtually any digital technology challenge in their business--now and toward the future.

"From the boardroom to the living room, and everywhere in between, the next-generation enterprise is upon us," continues Foutty. "Fusing the art and science of emerging technologies is revolutionizing our clients' businesses--as well as our own. The acquisition combines the creative and technical strengths of both organizations to bring depth and scale to digital strategy, design, engineering and integration for the marketplace."

This transaction amplifies Deloitte's full lifecycle professional services relating to strategy, creative, mobile, web, eCommerce, content and enterprise mobile enablement to help clients gain business advantage. For more information, please visit http://www.deloitte.com/us/ubermind.

As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

Contact:
Marykate Reese
Public Relations
Deloitte
+1 203 257 0452
mareese@deloitte.com

SOURCE  Deloitte

Deloitte

Web Site: http://www.deloitte.com/us/about

Peerless-AV(TM) Launches World's First Wireless Mounts

New PeerAir(TM) Integrated Wireless Mounting Solutions enable wireless streaming of Full HD 1080p signal to screens or projectors up to 131' away

AURORA, Ill., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peerless-AV, a worldwide leader in innovative audio and video solutions, announced today it has launched its PeerAir(TM) Wireless Mounting Solutions, the world's first fully integrated line of indoor and outdoor wireless mounts that can stream Full HD 1080p 60Hz content to flat panel screens and projectors up to 131' away. These mounts introduce new installation possibilities by eliminating time consuming, sometimes prohibitive, and expensive cable runs opening up screen and projector placement opportunities that previously were not possible.

First-Of-Its-Kind Wireless Mounting Solutions

The new PeerAir(TM) Wireless Mounting Solutions include indoor and outdoor wireless articulating arms and tilt wall mounts, a mobile cart, and a wireless projector mount. These solutions not only enable a faster and cleaner looking installation, they are also the only option when it's not feasible to run cables due to environmental constraints such as mirrored/glassed walls, historic sites, complex cable runs, or safety/code issues.  Projects no longer need to be based on conventional physical installation limitations. This wireless system can beam the signal through a 131' sphere, so users can leave the content delivery devices where they are and mount the screen or projector in a different room, a floor above or below, or even outdoors.

This product line is powered by Peerless-AV's HD Flow(TM) Wireless Multimedia Kit, which has been field tested in thousands of installations. With features like reverse IR to control content devices remotely, multi-casting to stream up to four screens or projectors from a single transmitter, and WPA2 security protocols, this technology is proven to be a robust and reliable professional solution.

Hi-Tech Functionality Meets Plug-and-Play Usability

The latest in integration technology, PeerAir(TM) products are simple-to-use systems that get wireless content streaming in less than three minutes. These wireless solutions offer plug-and-play functionality while providing a cleaner, faster, and more cost effective installation than running cables. Each product comes with everything needed to deliver wireless content from source to screen, including a Peerless-AV mount, HD Flow Wireless Multimedia Kit, power and cabling provisions, even short-length HDMI cables specified to fit neatly behind the screen. With these wireless mounting solutions, once installed, the only thing to run into the wall is plugging a single extension cord into an electrical outlet.

Wireless Indoor Mounts

PeerAir(TM) Wireless Mounting Solutions include models to fit from 37" to 65" screens and projectors weighing up to 50 lbs.

Peerless-AV has introduced the following models for indoor use:

    --  PeerAir(TM) Wireless Tilt Wall Mount for Flat Panel TVs 37" to 63"
        (WL-ST660-100)
    --  PeerAir(TM) Wireless Articulating Wall Mount for Flat Panel TVs 42" to
        60" (WL-SA761PU-100)
    --  PeerAir(TM) Wireless Flat Panel Cart for Flat Panel TVs 47" to 65"
        (WL-SR560M-100)
    --  PeerAir(TM) Wireless Projector Mount for projectors up to 50 pounds
        (WL-PRG-UNV-100)
Outdoor Wireless Mounting Solutions

PeerAir(TM) Outdoor Wireless Mounting Solutions provide a weather-resistant way to mount flat panel screens and stream Full HD 1080p wireless content to backyard patios, outdoor restaurant seating areas, or other outdoor areas where entertainment or digital signage is desired, without the need to run signal cables.

Peerless-AV has introduced the following models for outdoor use:

    --  PeerAir(TM) Wireless Outdoor Articulating Wall Mount for Flat Panel TVs
        42" to 60"  (WL-ESA763PU-100)
    --  PeerAir(TM) Wireless Outdoor Tilt Wall Mount for Flat Panel TVs 42" to
        60"  (WL-EPT650-100)
Wireless Integration Kits and Modules

In addition to the comprehensive mounting solutions, the PeerAir(TM) line offers Wireless Integration Kits that enable the conversion of virtually any Peerless-AV universal wall or ceiling mount, cart or stand into a wireless mounting solution. Also available is the a-la-carte option with Wireless Integration Modules that allow selection of the desired mount and HD Flow Wireless Multimedia Kit to piece together the perfect product for the job, great for multi-casting up to four screens or projectors 131' away from a single transmitter.

For more information and pricing on the PeerAir(TM) Wireless Mounting Solutions, contact Peerless-AV's Customer Care department at 800-865-2112 or visit http://www.peerless-av.com.

About Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Made in the USA audio-visual solutions. Our innovative product line includes flat panel mounts, projector mounts, wireless technology, motorized solutions, AV cables, interactive kiosks, AV furniture, AV racks, precision gear products, surge protection, screen cleaning products and a full assortment of accessories.  A 70-year-old global company, Peerless-AV has remained at the forefront of the industry, debuting new AV technologies that push the envelope and provide ideal solutions to meet the needs of both the consumer and commercial markets.  Peerless-AV manufactures more than 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 28 vertical markets worldwide through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit http://www.peerless-av.com.

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Peerless-AV

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Web Site: http://www.peerless-av.com

New Toy Category Equals New Revenue for Retailers in 2012

AppGear(TM) to Premiere at CES 2012

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- from ShowStoppers @CES 2012 -- AppGear(TM) from WowWee is a line of collectible toys that interact with free downloaded apps, the latest trend in gaming and graphics. AppGear changes the way consumers interact with the world of gaming, connecting apps with traditional tangible toys providing the user with a unique interface combining the digital and real world, essentially creating a new reality..."Amplified Reality."

Launching in early 2012 with 6 unique titles, AppGear will be the low-cost innovative leader in the newly created category, known as AppCessories.  A leading national newspaper recently said the AppCessory(TM) category will be the hottest toy category for 2012.

Last year, App sales surpassed 5.2 billion dollars and this year, that number is expected to increase to over 15 billion.  By 2014, experts expect to see the number grow exponentially to 185 billion in sales.

"Until now, traditional retailers or brick-and-mortars have been unable to tap into this huge growing market.  They've been left out of the app party, but now App Gear is providing retailers an opportunity to take a bite out of the 'app' pie," said Mike Gonzales, Creative Director and Digital Brand Manager for WowWee.   "AppGear products will be sold at retail with price points of $9.99 up to $19.99, making the AppGear experience affordable for the real consumer!"

Every AppGear product, such as a collectible figure, interactive playset or customizable toy, will connect or interact with the associated free downloaded app. Also unique to AppGear and crucial to the success of AppGear for 2012, every AppGear product is compatible with all IOS(iPhone, iPad, iTouch) and Android platforms.

"Apps used to be something you played on your mobile devices.  Thanks to WowWee's AppGear, you now play with real toys in the virtual world.  Foam Fighters is one of a series of toy based apps. You fly your toy, play on your phone, using your real world as background. How cool is that?" said technology expert, Robin Raskin. Earlier this week "Foam Fighters" was chosen as one of the 10 finalists for this year's Mobile Apps Showdown.  As part of CES, The Mobile Apps Showdown honors the best of the best apps founded by Robin Raskin, Founder of Living in Digital Times.

SOURCE  WowWee

WowWee

CONTACT: Scott Goldberg, +1-847-347-3333, media@wowwee.com

Zenverge Showcasing Multiple Shipping Products Using the World's First Quad Stream HD Transcoder at CES 2012

Zenverge Demonstrates Retail and Cable Operator Gateway Products

CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenverge, a leading developer of advanced media ICs today announced that it will be showcasing its powerful line-up of high performance multi-stream transcoding and encoding products at CES 2012.  Zenverge is pleased to demonstrate its production multi-stream DVR and production multi-stream Gateway/Streamer for the North American Cable Market.

"We are very pleased that currently, customers in multiple markets are enjoying our industry-first Quad stream Transcoder," stated Amir Mobini, Zenverge's president and CEO. "It is exciting to see our vision of the world's most powerful Transcoder being adopted in many headless/headed gateways, streamer/mover products and advanced DVRs.  Our TransAll(TM) Transcoding Engine is the catalyst enabling manufacturers to build high volume multi-stream products for both retail and major operators by providing the most compact, power efficient and lowest memory footprint Transcoder on the market."

Zenverge TransALL(TM) Transcoding Engine to be demonstrated at CES 2012

At CES 2012, Zenverge will demonstrate its TransAll(TM) Transcoding engine by using TransFormat, TransRate, TransScale, TransCopy, TransZip, TransCrypt, TransQoS and TransWrap capabilities to process content, providing a true "Anywhere, Anytime, Any Device" media experience.  All ZN200/100 family of ICs use the powerful TransALL(TM) Transcode engine to allow for greater storage efficiency, support for devices with limited video decoder capabilities, assistance in Video QoS and enabling high-speed processing.  In addition, Zenverge will demonstrate many industry firsts with the following demonstrations:

    --  Transcode four simultaneous HD broadcasted channels to enable
        consumption on portable devices using DLNA and HLS protocols
    --  Increase storage capacity on a hard-disk drive by up to 15x
    --  Process Broadcast, Over-The-Top, User-Generated, and DVR content for
        live viewing and storage
    --  Convert media content at 4x realtime for HD and 16x realtime for SD for
        sync-and-go applications
    --  USB transcoder adapters that support up to 4 HD to HD channels in
        wall-powered or bus-powered configurations
Zenverge will be presenting at the Palazzo Hotel, Las Vegas, January 10th through 13th.  To schedule a private meeting, please contact Afsoun Mobini at afsoun.mobini@zenverge.com.

About Zenverge

Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company devoted to accelerating consumer access to next generation digital content and services. The company is a leading developer of Advanced Media ICs built around the patented ZEN architecture, a core technology for next generation digital media devices. The company is based in Cupertino, California. For more information please visit the company website: http://www.zenverge.com.

SOURCE  Zenverge, Inc.

Zenverge, Inc.

CONTACT: Afsoun Mobini, Director, Corporate Programs & Communications of Zenverge, Inc., +1-408-844-4774, afsoun.mobini@zenverge.com

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

emporia to Bring Simplified Communication To First-Time Mobile Consumers in North America and Latin America

Introduces New Easy-to-Use Mobile Phones for Kids to Seniors at CES

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- emporia Telecom, a leading mobile device manufacturer focused on simplified communication, today announced its expansion to North and Latin America in 2012, building upon the 30 countries in which it currently operates. emporia will bring its easy-to-use mobile products for first-time mobile phone users - from kids to seniors - to the US, Canada and Latin America beginning this spring. These include emporiaCLICK and emporiaSOLIDplus, the two most recent additions to the 20-year-old Austria-based company's lineup.

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emporia creates research-driven, well-designed mobile phones that offer the most essential features to stay connected with loved ones, especially when they are needed most.  Each product features a unique, one-touch Call for Care button - an encircled heart symbol - that automatically dials family, caregivers or emergency services. And every emporia phone features large, easy-to-use buttons, an extra loud speakerphone, and a simple interface to help customers quickly locate what they need when they need it.

The company announced its new emporiaCLICK, a simple and stylish flip phone with a sleek clamshell design, a piano lacquer finish and a stainless steel clasp. Designed with a built-in camera, emporiaCLICK's side key easily takes one-click pictures on the go. A clear and easy-to-navigate menu allows users to effortlessly find their favorite photos and its MMS function allows users to easily send photos to friends and family. In addition to easy picture taking and sharing, emporiaCLICK makes communicating easy with ringtones that can be adjusted to very high volumes, high-powered vibration motors and a flashing LED light whenever a call is coming in.

The company also introduced emporiaSOLIDplus, a rugged and dependable phone built for anyone who enjoys working or playing in the great outdoors. The device can be easily tossed into a backpack, pocket or on lanyard to stay connected when hiking, bicycling, or gardening. The durable device will not be damaged if splashed or dropped as it meets strict military specifications, so it can withstand dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, altitude and extreme temperatures, making it easy to travel anywhere with.

Gregory Foley, President and CEO of emporia Telecom, USA and a veteran of the US mobile industry explained the vision behind the company's expansion: "We're excited to bring our easy-to-use mobile devices to multiple generations of families in the US, Canada and Latin America. We believe there are millions of consumers who simply don't want complicated smartphones, distracting apps or expensive data plans, so we focus on high-quality products that offer simplified communication for those who need it most."

emporia is making its stateside technology trade show debut at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show next week, where it will be showcasing the new products it will offer in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Visit emporia at Booth 36262 in the South Hall, upper level at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About emporia

emporia is a leading mobile device manufacturer focused on simplified communication. Based in Austria, the company has developed research-driven, high-quality, easy-to-use mobile products for more than 20 years. emporia devices are available in more than 30 countries through leading carriers and retailers. For more information, please visit http://www.emporiatelecom.com.

SOURCE  emporia Telecom

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Jennifer Kohanim of Fleishman-Hillard, +1-212-453-2116, Jennifer.Kohanim@fleishman.com, for emporia

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

Synaptics to Participate at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show

Industry Leader to Demonstrate the Latest in Capacitive Touch Sensor Solutions

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, today announced that the company will have its latest ClearPad(TM) and TouchPad(TM) capacitive touch solutions on display at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.  Product demos will include the ClearPad Series 2, ClearPad Series 3 sensor on lens, in-cell and on-cell solutions, and ClearPad Series 4 in-cell solutions for the mobile market. ClickPad(TM) Series 3 with InterTouch(TM) for the PC market and Microsoft Windows 8 as well as ClearPad Series 7 for the tablet market, along with solutions for the digital home environment, will also be on display.

As the technology leader in the PC and handheld markets with more than one billion capacitive touch solutions shipped to date, Synaptics is well established as the "touch" industry expert with the deep systems-level engineering experience needed to implement advanced touch technologies.  Synaptics will exhibit its latest solutions for mobile, PC and consumer electronic devices in a private meeting space (LVCC, South Hall 2, lower level, #MP25144) from January 10 through January 14.

Synaptics' presence at CES will kick off with Vice President of Marketing Ted Theocheung's participation in Digital Hollywood's CES panel, "TouchIt!  Tablet-SmartPhone-Gaming-PC- Roundtable on the Immersive Consumer Experience," on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  Synaptics was invited to participate in this session, designed for innovators and executives, based on its experience driving the creation and growth of the capacitive touch market with intuitive human interface solutions.

Customers and suppliers are encouraged to contact their Synaptics partner to arrange a meeting time at CES.  Media are encouraged to contact Holly Little at 650-762-2888 or holly.little@edelman.com, to arrange a meeting time. 

For up-to-the-minute Synaptics news, follow @SynaCorpon Twitter. For more information on Synaptics' products and solutions please visit http://www.synaptics.com.

About Synaptics

Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) is a leading developer of human interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications, and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, tablets, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a majority of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality, and industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. http://www.synaptics.com.

Synaptics, ClearPad, TouchPad, ClickPad, InterTouch and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact:
Nick Rottler
Synaptics
408-454-5388
nrottler@synaptics.com

Holly Little
Edelman for Synaptics
650-762-2888
holly.little@edelman.com

SOURCE  Synaptics Inc.

Synaptics Inc.

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

ZigBee Light Link: LED Lighting Control Standardized

New, industry-backed open standard for consumer lighting control

SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The ZigBee® Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, commercial and consumer applications, today announced it is developing a new open standard designed for LED lighting control - ZigBee Light Link(TM). This forthcoming standard will help manufacturers develop a variety of lighting and control products, giving resellers and consumers a wide selection of interoperable wirelessly controlled lighting products for the home.

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The Alliance is creating a standard that will be as easy to use as a common dimmer switch. Light bulbs, LED fixtures, sensors, timers, remotes and switches built using ZigBee Light Link will not require special devices to coordinate in a home's network. Consumers will be able to easily install and add extra devices to their home lighting network. Like all devices in the ZigBee portfolio, ZigBee Light Link devices can be controlled over the Internet through connected computers, tablets and smart phones. Development of this standard is being steered by industry-leading lighting experts such as GE, Greenwave Reality, OSRAM Sylvania and Philips.

"ZigBee Light Link will be the industry-wide solution for the home market," said Jos Bruins, ZigBee Light Link working group chair from Philips. "ZigBee Light Link is being vigorously tested and will provide the simplicity consumers need and the helpful features they've been hoping the industry would develop."

Products built using ZigBee Light Link can earn the ZigBee Certified product seal. When completed, this open standard will be one of the industry's first standardized wireless networking solution for interoperable lighting applications between different manufacturers.

"Having so many lighting industry heavyweights working together to leverage the benefits of ZigBee for ZigBee Light Link will help consumers realize the convenience of standards-based wireless lighting control," said Bob Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. "ZigBee Light Link will give consumers a simple way to control lighting from anywhere in their home, or even if they're at work or on vacation."

Since ZigBee Light Link will be an interoperable ZigBee standard, lighting products using this standard will work together and coexist with other ZigBee standards already in consumers' homes. To see more information about the benefits and features of ZigBee Light Link and download, visit: http://www.ZigBee.org/LightLink.

ZigBee: Control your world

ZigBee offers green and global wireless standards connecting the widest range of devices to work together intelligently and help you control your world. The ZigBee Alliance is an open, non-profit association of approximately 400 members driving development of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use ZigBee standards. The Alliance promotes worldwide adoption of ZigBee as the leading wirelessly networked, sensing and control standard for use in consumer, commercial and industrial areas. For more information, visit: http://www.ZigBee.org.

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CONTACT: Kevin Schader,  ZigBee Alliance, +1-925-275-6672, kschader@inventures.com, or Rachel Smith, GolinHarris for ZigBee Alliance, +1-714-918-8208, rsmith@golinharris.com

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

Spreadtrum Introduces 1GHz Low-Cost Smartphone Platforms for TD-SCDMA & EDGE/WiFi

Delivers 1GHz Smartphone Performance to US$100 Handsets

SHANGHAI, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD; "Spreadtrum" or the "Company"), a leading fabless semiconductor provider in China with advanced technology in 2G and 3G wireless communications standards, today introduced a 1GHz Android smartphone platforms for TD-SCDMA (SC8810) and EDGE/WiFi (SC6820) and announced that both products are now sampling with customers. With these two new solutions, Spreadtrum is redefining the performance standard for low-cost smartphones, enabling OEMs to deliver 1GHz performance at US$100 retail prices.

"Our 1GHz Android platform sets a new bar for low-cost smartphone performance," said Dr. Leo Li, Spreadtrum's president and CEO.  "The graphics and web browsing performance of the SC8810 and SC6820 compares favorably to one of the most popular smartphone models globally, delivering a high performance applications and gaming experience for consumers. This type of experience has previously been available only in mid- to high-end handset models and can now be delivered by OEMs in US$100 smartphone models.  This will reshape the definition of and consumer expectations for a low-cost handset."

Spreadtrum's 1GHz platform is the most highly integrated, lowest power smartphone platform for the TD-SCDMA market. The solution delivers the lowest chip count with a multimode single-chip RF transceiver supporting TD-SCDMA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM and integrates power management.  The platform's Cortex A5 processor architecture delivers more than 40% lower power consumption compared to ARM11-based products and more than 70% lower power consumption than Cortex A9 products, delivering differentiated standby and talk time performance relative to other smartphone models.

Designed with 40nm CMOS silicon technology, the SC8810 and SC6820 baseband platforms are powered by a Cortex A5 1GHz processor and incorporate an advanced multimedia subsystem which includes a Mali GPU with 3D/2D graphics acceleration and supports high definition video playback, a 5 megapixel camera, a WVGA touch panel and connectivity features including Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. The SC8810 supports TD-SCDMA with HSDPA at 2.8Mbps, HSUPA at 2.2Mbps as well as quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE with dual-mode auto handover, while the SC6820 supports quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM.  Both products combine silicon hardware with turnkey Android software that reduce both the design time and design resources required to deliver new handsets to market.

Spreadtrum's expansion of its smartphone platform coincides with rapidly increasing demand in China for smartphone products.  Industry analysts expect the smartphone market in China to exceed 100 million units in 2012, leading global demand for smartphone products.

About Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD; "Spreadtrum") is a fabless semiconductor company that develops baseband and RF processor solutions for the wireless communications market. Spreadtrum combines its semiconductor design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power management. Spreadtrum has developed solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich to meet their cost and time-to-market requirements. For more information, visit http://www.spreadtrum.com.

Safe Harbor Statements:

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the ability of SC8810 and SC6820 to enable OEMs to deliver 1GHz performance at US$100 retail prices; the ability of SC8810 and SC6820 to deliver a high performance applications and gaming experience for consumers; the effectiveness of SC8810 and SC6820 in reshaping the definition of and consumer expectations for a low-cost handset; the ability of SC8810 and SC6820 to reduce both the design time and design resources required to deliver new handsets to market; the rapidly increasing demand in China for smartphone products; and the expectation of the Industry analysts with respect to smartphone market in China exceeding 100 million units in 2012, leading global demand for smartphone products. The Company uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual market trends and the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the pace of commercial deployment of SC8810 and SC6820, market acceptance of SC8810 and SC6820, continuing competitive pressure in the semiconductor industry and the effect of such pressure on prices; unpredictable changes in technology and consumer demand for Android platform smart phones; the rate at which the commercial deployment of TD-SCDMA and EDGE/WiFi technology will grow; the state of and any change in the Company's relationship with its major customers; and changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in China. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please consider the information contained in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 6, 2011, as amended, especially the section under "Risk Factors" and such other documents that the Company may file with the SEC from time to time, including on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release, and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

SOURCE  Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Spreadtrum Contact: Diana Jovin, ir@spreadtrum.com, +1 650-308-8148

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

IBM to Acquire Green Hat

Software Testing in the Cloud Helps Customers Reduce Cost, Improve Quality

ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Green Hat, a leader in software quality and testing solutions for the cloud and other environments. Financial terms were not disclosed. 

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Founded in 1996, Green Hat is jointly headquartered in London, England and Wilmington, Delaware. Green Hat helps customers improve the quality of software applications by enabling developers to leverage cloud computing technologies to conduct testing on a software application prior to its delivery.  Historically, to run simulation testing on a software program, a development team must construct an actual testing lab made up of both hardware and software. This time consuming and labor intensive process has become even more compounded with the short development cycle needed to compete in rapidly expanding markets such as those for smart phones and tablets. By using Green Hat's solutions, a virtual test environment can be set up in a matter of minutes versus weeks, and for a fraction of the cost.   

According to recent industry reports, software testing represents more than 50 percent of overall development costs, and testing teams often spend upwards of 30 percent of their time managing the complexity of the test environment.(1) Green Hat creates a virtual environment that simulates a wide range of IT infrastructure elements, without the constraints of hardware or software services. This continuous test environment enables developers and quality professionals to test software earlier and more frequently throughout the software development lifecycle.

Upon the acquisition close, Green Hat will join IBM's Rational Software business. When combined with the IBM Rational Solution for Collaborative Lifecycle Management, developers and testers can achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, effectiveness, and collaboration while delivering quality software to their business. IBM and Green Hat will help customers maximize continuous integration of an application, including creating virtual protocols, message formats, services, customization and engagement with third-party software. Development teams can avoid scrap and rework and dramatically reduce costly delays while achieving greater business agility and accelerating the delivery of software applications. 

"This acquisition extends IBM's leadership in driving business agility and software quality by changing the way enterprises can manage software development cost, test cycle time and risk," said Kristof Kloeckner, General Manager, IBM Rational. "Together, we offer the most complete solution available today for agile software development and testing, with flexible options such as the cloud. Green Hat's application virtualization capabilities will help our customers accelerate their delivery of business critical software."

"We've been focused on transforming our customers' software development processes through innovative testing and quality improvements," said Peter Cole, CEO, Green Hat. "We are looking forward to bringing Green Hat's innovative application virtualization and continuous integration testing expertise to IBM customers who have a growing business need to better manage their complex testing environments."

The Green Hat software testing solutions also will be offered through IBM Global Business Services' Application Management Services (AMS). IBM AMS provides strategy, design, implementation, testing and managed services for application virtualization to accelerate customer results.

Green Hat is an automated testing technology leader, operating worldwide with a Global 2000 customer base. Green Hat makes automated testing simple for complex systems relying on Cloud, Web Services, messaging, SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), ESB (Enterprise Service Bus), BPM (Business Process Management), CEP (Complex Event Processing), SAP and other distributed technologies. Their diverse range of customers includes prestigious representation in financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, transportation and the energy industry.

For more information on Green Hat: http://www.greenhat.com

For more information on IBM Software: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/rational

(1) National Institute of Standards and Technology, http://www.nist.gov/director/planning/upload/report02-3.pdf

Contact:
Mary Rose Greenough
IBM Communications
mary_rose_greenough@us.ibm.com
617-784-7227

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ViXS(R) Announces the Availability of Axentra's HipServ(R) NAS Media Software on XCode(R) 4208 Network Media Processor

Unique Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution with video transcoding
shortens development time for OEMs

TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. announces today that
Axentra has integrated its leading HipServ NAS software on XCode 4208
Media Processor SOC providing consumers with a unique and simple home
cloud experience. Consumers can leave digital media at home and access
content anywhere in the home or remotely around the world.

Integration of HipServ on ViXS' XCode 4208 provides distinct advantages
for OEMs:

        --  Adds Digital Living Network Alliance(R)(DLNA(R)), transcoding,
            transcryption, transwrapping, and content streaming to leading
            NAS software stack
        --  FFMPEG integration running on powerful processor adds Over the
            top (OTT) media processing capability to HipServ software
        --  Adds whole home DVR media streaming solution on NAS devices
        --  Pre-integration reduces time to market and development costs
            for OEMs
        --  Hosting Axentra middleware on ViXS XCode 4208 significantly
            expands overall interactivity

The XCode 4208 System on a Chip (SoC) for NAS applications is a powerful
media processing SOC. In addition to transcoding content from one
format to target AV codec in client device, the XC4208 simultaneously
performs transcryption, transrating, transwrapping and DLNA streaming
to client devices. Also integrated with and running on the XCode4208 is
the Apple content streaming protocol software called HTTP-Live server
or HLS to support Apple iPad devices.

"We are pleased to offer Axentra's widely adopted software on ViXS XCode
media processing engine", said Sally Daub, President and CEO of ViXS
Systems. "Consumer digital media content consumption is evolving to
include new devices and applications. NAS software combined with
leading ViXS XCode technology offers consumers best-in-class media
processing technologies"

HipServ is the leading digital media access software that enables
consumers to access their media content anywhere, and on any connected
computing or consumer electronic devices including iPhones, iPads,
iPods, Android tablets and smartphones, BlackBerry Playbook and Windows
and Mac PCs. HipServ's friendly user interface offers consumers an
enriched experience in playing their media content on various devices
with a simple push of a button.

"We are very enthusiastic about this collaboration with ViXS and how it
will advance our overall solution for the home media market" said
Marc-Antoine Bengalia, CEO of Axentra. "The ViXS XCode 4208 delivers
many unique technologies such as real-time video transcoding that
solves the very painful problems of video files compatibility and
Internet bandwidth limitations. This collaboration will allow both
companies to offer even more compelling solutions to OEMs".

Key features of the XCode 4208 include:

        --  Highly concurrent dual HD media processing engine
        --  Dedicated network processor for high throughput network
            performance
        --  Support for Over-the-top (OTT) video services and content
        --  Support for the "Digital living Network Alliance", (DLNA)
            Digital Media Server (DMS) for streaming applications
        --  Integration of wide range of peripherals including: PCI
            Express, USB, SATA &  Ethernet
        --  Complete Xtensiv(TM) Software stack for quick time to market

About ViXS Systems Inc.   

ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for
processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and
audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between
many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices. 

ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions
and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of
Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs,
Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray
players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment
OEMs. 

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America.   ViXS has filed more than
334 patents worldwide with over 103 patents being issued to date. 
Listed for four years running as one of Deloitte's fastest growing
North American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way
digital entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array
of multimedia products. 

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website:  http://www.vixs.com.

VIXS(R), the ViXS((R) )logo, XCode((R)), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Axentra

The leading provider of embedded digital home media server software and
services solutions, Axentra(R) is the developer of the award-winning
HipServ(R) platform. HipServ is targeted at OEMs and service providers
allowing them to offer value-add products and services that deliver a
unified digital lifestyle experience to consumers. For more information
about Axentra and its products, please visit http://www.axentra.com.

Axentra and HipServ are registered trademarks of Axentra Corporation.

For additional information about this press release, please contact Eric
Lefebvre (eric.lefebvre@axentra.com) at (613) 627-1248.

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

CONTACT:  David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000 
E-mail: djones@vixs.com 

Netflix Members Enjoy More Than Two Billion Hours of Movies and TV Shows in Fourth Quarter

With More U.S. Members Watching Instantly, and Aided by Global Expansion, Netflix Streaming Hours Grew Dramatically in 2011

LOS GATOS, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) said today its members instantly watched more than two billion hours of TV shows and movies streaming from Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2011. 

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With more than 20 million streaming members globally, Netflix has revolutionized entertainment by allowing people to enjoy TV shows and movies when, where and how they want with a click of a remote, mouse or the touch of a screen.

"We were thrilled to deliver more than two billion hours of TV shows and movies across 45 countries in the fourth quarter," said Netflix Co-Founder and CEO Reed Hastings. "Netflix delights members by giving them choice, convenience and control over the entertainment they love for an incredibly low price."

Throughout 2011, Netflix continued to add to its already expansive variety of TV shows and movies in the United States, signing new multi-year agreements with CBS, Twentieth Century Fox, Lionsgate, Miramax, Open Road Films, NBCUniversal, Dreamworks Animation, MGM and the Disney-ABC Television Group among others, and announcing the creation of the highly-anticipated Netflix original series "House of Cards," a gripping political thriller from Executive Producer David Fincher and starring two-time Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey.

Another Netflix original, "Lilyhammer," starring Steven Van Zandt of "The Sopranos" and Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, as a New York gangster in Norway, premieres on Netflix in the U.S., Canada and Latin America on February 6.

"In the coming months, Netflix members can enjoy complete seasons of great TV series from all the major networks and most branded cable channels as well as fantastic films like Drive, Hugo, Captain America and Margin Call," said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. "The more great TV shows and movies Netflix adds, the more people watch."

About Netflix

With more than 20 million streaming members in the United States, Canada and Latin America, Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] is the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows. For about US $7.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streaming over the Internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, Internet-connected TVs, home theater systems, digital video recorders and Internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 700 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit http://www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE  Netflix, Inc.

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CONTACT: Steve Swasey, sswasey@netflix.com, +1-408-540-3947

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

Broadcom Launches Over-the-Top Media Player Innovation

Transforms 2 Billion Existing TVs* into Smart TVs, Enabling Internet and Apps Everywhere in the Home

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  2012 International CES --

News Highlights:

    --  Transforms installed base of almost 2 billion non-connected digital TVs
        worldwide* into Internet-connected Smart TVs.
    --  Fuels Internet and Apps everywhere with key home networking integration
        including Wi-Fi, MoCA, HomePlug and Ethernet.
    --  Opens way to multi-screen entertainment experiences with integrated
        DLNA, Wi-Fi Display and NFC for quick, convenient content sharing from
        mobile devices and tablets.
    --  Delivers hybrid TV and OTT streaming services.
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced a full range of platform solutions for Hybrid TV and Over-the-Top (OTT) Media Players capable of transforming existing digital TVs into smart TVs.  Learn more about Broadcom's complete 40nm BCM72xx OTT Media Player SoC portfolio at Experience Broadcom@CES.

Broadcom's high-end design in its OTT Media Player SoC portfolio features a high performance CPU, advanced software integration, and dual HD decoding and dual transcoding to deliver new services including video conferencing and video support for tablets and smart phones.

Highlights:

    --  Broadcom's BCM72xx SoC portfolio features a turnkey software platform
        capable of supporting a wide range of traditional linear TV, such as
        terrestrial, satellite, and cable sources, with streaming content
        delivered over the Internet.
    --  Key designs include:
        --  BCM7219 supports basic hybrid TV and OTT services.
        --  BCM7220 adds OpenGL ES 2.0 support for a rich, on-screen 3D
            graphical user interface and guide.
        --  BCM7221 adds 3D TV MVC support with a more powerful application CPU
            to enable additional services such as video conferencing.
        --  BCM7425 features dual HD decoding and dual transcoding support for
            streaming simultaneous video broadcast content to multiple devices.
    --  Broadcom's multi-application, multi-process, and multi-framework
        software architecture supports the large and growing number of connected
        applications. The architecture provides a flexible platform that easily
        allows for customization while managing multiple applications to ensure
        optimum use of available hardware resources.  The frameworks supported
        include:
        --  Web 2.0 Broadcom Web Application Framework
        --  Adobe(TM) AIR for the Digital Home
        --  Qt(TM)
        --  Android(TM)
Quotes: David Henry, VP of Product Management, NETGEAR(®) Inc."As an existing OTT partner with Broadcom, we are excited to see Broadcom's OTT product family continue to deliver the flexibility needed to address the expanding world of Internet entertainment on the TV.  We look forward to our continued partnership with Broadcom to design cutting-edge products like our NeoTV Streaming Player (NTV200) that transform existing TVs into Smart TVs."

Keith Nissen, Research Director, In-Stat"OTT video is continuing to grow, overcoming the barriers of low device connect rates and cumbersome user interfaces. Even stronger growth of Internet Video-on-Demand (iVOD) and Electronic Sell-Through (EST) video services is possible if device manufacturers and digital retailers can put together a simpler, plug-n-play solution for getting online video to the TV (web-to-TV)."

Dan Marotta, EVP & GM, Broadband Communications Group, Broadcom "As a leader in powering innovative TV experiences in the home, Broadcom is expanding the options for entertainment in the home.  Broadcom is revolutionizing television by providing a full range of platform solutions for content sharing and video streaming throughout the home."

About BroadcomBroadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

*In-Stat, 11/10

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    Press                Investors
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    PR Manager           Director, Investor Relations
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    danabrz@broadcom.com czegarel@broadcom.com

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Broadcom Heads to CES with Industry's First Integrated MoCA® 2.0 System-on-a-Chip Portfolio

Delivers 2x Home Network Performance for Industry's Top Operators; Showcases Innovation for 2012 CES Show

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- 2012 International CES -

News Highlights:

    --  MoCA 2.0 more than doubles available home network bandwidth and enhances
        video quality and distribution in the home.
    --  Enables more energy efficient systems with advanced power management
        technology for low power sleep and Wake-on-Lan (WOL) modes.
    --  Supports higher levels of security for enhanced content protection.
    --  MoCA 2.0 is supported by top operators including Charter, Cogeco,
        Comcast, Cox Communications, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Rogers
        Communications Inc., Time Warner Cable and Verizon's FiOS services.
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced one of its showcase innovations at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) - the industry's first MoCA 2.0-Integrated Portfolio including six new set-top box (STB) and Hybrid IP Gateway system on a chip (SoC) platforms.  See how Broadcom enables the next wave of whole-home networking at Experience Broadcom@CES.

By integrating MoCA 2.0 directly in the STB SoC Broadcom's new comprehensive portfolio of HD STB and Hybrid IP Gateway solutions realize the benefits of MoCA 2.0 including double the video bandwidth, increased security and lower power.  Broadcom's BCM7425 Dual HD Transcoding Gateway STB SoC features dual HD decoding and dual transcoding support for streaming simultaneous video broadcast content wirelessly to multiple devices, paving the way for advanced services like video conferencing and faster channel change with Broadcom's FastRTV® technology.

Highlights:

    --  Top operator support for MoCA 2.0 includes Charter, Cogeco, Comcast, Cox
        Communications, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Rogers Communications Inc., Time
        Warner Cable and Verizon's FiOS services.
    --  Broadcom's 40nm MoCA 2.0-integrated STB and Gateway platforms are
        powered by its high performance dual-thread Zephyr (MIPS®-based) CPU
        that delivers 3000 DMIPS with industry-leading processor capability.
        Designs include the following:
        --  BCM7429 Multi-Room HD-DVR STB SoC
        --  BCM7428 IP HD STB Client SoC
        --  BCM7425 Dual HD/Dual Transcoding Hybrid Gateway STB SoC
        --  BCM7422 Dual HD Hybrid Gateway STB SoC
        --  BCM3325 Hybrid IP Transcoding Gateway SoC
        --  BCM3322 Hybrid IP Gateway SoC
    --  MoCA 2.0 redefines the standard for video distribution in the home by
        providing more than double the throughput performance and capacity
        compared to MoCA 1.1; critical power management capabilities for new low
        power requirements; and enhanced security for additional content
        protection.
    --  MoCA 2.0 supports an improved packet error rate, enabling higher quality
        of service levels for operators.
    --  MoCA 2.0 enables the effective use of higher numbers of tuner/demods
        being integrated into next generation STB and gateway devices.
    --  MoCA 2.0 provides complete interoperability with MoCA 1.0 and 1.1 while
        also providing full performance with MoCA 2.0 nodes.
Quote:

Dan Marotta, EVP & GM, Broadband Communications Group, Broadcom:

"With broad operator support and integrated MoCA 2.0 solutions, we are at the heart of powering secure multi-screen connected TV experiences everywhere."

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo, and FastRTV® are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Netflix Members Enjoy More Than Two Billion Hours of Movies and TV Shows in Fourth Quarter

With More U.S. Members Watching Instantly, and Aided by Global Expansion, Netflix Streaming Hours Grew Dramatically in 2011

LOS GATOS, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) said today its members instantly watched more than two billion hours of TV shows and movies streaming from Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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With more than 20 million streaming members globally, Netflix has revolutionized entertainment by allowing people to enjoy TV shows and movies when, where and how they want with a click of a remote, mouse or the touch of a screen.

"We were thrilled to deliver more than two billion hours of TV shows and movies across 45 countries in the fourth quarter," said Netflix Co-Founder and CEO Reed Hastings. "Netflix delights members by giving them choice, convenience and control over the entertainment they love for an incredibly low price."

Throughout 2011, Netflix continued to add to its already expansive variety of TV shows and movies in Canada, signing agreements with multiple content providers, and announcing the creation of the highly-anticipated Netflix original series "House of Cards," a gripping political thriller from Executive Producer David Fincher and starring two-time Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey.

Another Netflix original, "Lilyhammer," starring Steven Van Zandt of "The Sopranos" and Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, as a New York gangster in Norway, premieres on Netflix in the U.S., Canada and Latin America on February 6.

About Netflix

With more than 20 million streaming members in the United States, Canada and Latin America, Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] is the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows. For about US $7.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streaming over the Internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, Internet-connected TVs, home theater systems, digital video recorders and Internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 700 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit http://www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE  Netflix, Inc.

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Netflix, Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Swasey, sswasey@netflix.com, +1-408-540-3947

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

Innovative Composites International Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade over-the-counter ("OTC") stocks, announced that Innovative Composites International Inc. (OTCQX: ICIZF; TSX.V: IC), an engineering and manufacturing company focused on a line of state-of-the-art composite products targeted at the multi-billion dollar transportation and housing markets, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX(®).

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Innovative Composites began trading today on the OTC market's prestigious tier, OTCQX International.  Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on http://www.otcqx.com and http://www.otcmarkets.com.

"The OTCQX platform supports a transparent marketplace with high quality issuers, financial information disclosure and efficient trading for U.S. investors," said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. "We are pleased to welcome Innovative Composites to OTCQX."

Hodgson Russ LLP will serve as Innovative Composites' Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Innovative Composites International Inc.

Innovative Composites International Inc. (OTCQX: ICIZF; TSX.V: IC) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol "ICIZF", and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "IC". Innovative Composites International is a high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that is successfully commercializing a patent protected line of state-of-the-art composite products targeted at the multi-billion dollar transportation and housing markets.

Led by a team of commercialization experts Innovative Composites has adopted a tier two business model:  it designs and manufactures game-changing products and partners with established companies in its target markets to utilize their sales channels for faster product roll-out.

This strategy and the superior characteristics of the products have resulted in rapidly growing sales in both markets and opened up opportunities that could lead to large scale contracts on an ongoing basis.

To find out more about Innovative Composites please visit our website at: http://www.innovativecompositesinc.com

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks.  Our OTC Link((TM)) platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities.  We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the quality-controlled marketplace for investor friendly companies), OTCQB(®) (the U.S. reporting company marketplace for development stage companies), and OTC Pink((TM)) (the speculative trading marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide.  To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit http://www.otcmarkets.com.

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OTC Markets Group Inc.

CONTACT: CONTACT: Grace Keith, OTC Markets Group Inc., +1-212-896-4428, grace@otcmarkets.com

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

UL Expands Global Payment and Security Evaluation Services with Acquisition of Witham Laboratories

UL to support all parties in payment and security industry with leading information and hardware security testing

NORTHBROOK, Ill. and MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the acquisition of Melbourne, Australia-based Witham Laboratories, a leading provider of payment card security assessment and advisory services.  By adding Witham Laboratories' global capabilities and expertise in payment terminal, software and infrastructure security, UL can benefit customers throughout the payment card value chain.

As a leading assessor to industry-accepted payment security standards compliance throughout the world, Witham Laboratories helps customers across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas guard against payment fraud and data theft. The company tests various payment-related software and hardware, including PIN devices, encryption processes and component circuit boards, to ensure data protection and integrity as well as product performance.  It is the only laboratory in the Asia-Pacific region accredited by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) to evaluate PIN Entry Devices for compliance.

"As a company committed to the protection and security of payment data, we are excited to join the world's most trusted name in safety," said Mario Sist, a senior leader at Witham Laboratories.  "UL brings an unmatched standard of scientific rigor and integrity, a far reaching global platform and an aggressive growth strategy for the technology sector." 

The addition of Witham Laboratories accelerates UL fast entry into high growth payment arenas like smart metering, mobile ticketing and a worldwide mobile payments industry that is expected to grow 43 percent annually to $984 billion by 2014.[1]  Their Melbourne facility also extends UL's capabilities locally to an Asia-Pacific region that is projected to become the second largest card payment market in 2016 with US$4.7 trillion in card payment volume.[2]

"Witham Laboratories' people and expertise are unmatched in the industry, which makes for a great fit," said Sajeev Jesudas, President of UL Verification Services. "By adding their back-office capabilities to our smart card and terminal evaluation offerings, we are developing a seamless, end-to-end solution for retailers, banks, gateways and consumers."

Witham Laboratories is the second payment and security testing acquisition in eighteen months to join UL's Verification Services business unit, which provides testing, inspection, and audits to the appliance, high-tech, lighting and retail industries. RFI Global Services Ltd. joined UL as a leading provider of testing, approval and consulting services to the global technology market, providing security evaluation services for smart cards, PIN devices and Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals across the world.

About Witham Laboratories (Witham Pty. Ltd.)

Witham Laboratories provides services to clients around the world, with many years of experience in the detailed review of payment software and hardware security, delivering timely and cost-effective services, expert guidance early in the product design stage, and training in the various complex security standards around the world. During the evaluation process we stay in close contact with our clients, offering real-world knowledge and advice. Our aim is to facilitate understanding of the complex legal and industry requirements that must be met by all manufacturers, distributors and users of payment devices or applications.  Additional information about Witham Laboratories may be found at withamlabs.com.

About UL

UL is a premier global independent safety science company with more than 117 years of history.  Employing more than 9,000 professionals in over 100 countries, UL has five distinct business units -- Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, University and Verification Services - to meet the expanding needs of our customers and to deliver on our public safety mission.  Additional information about UL may be found at UL.com.

[1] Yankee Group, "A View from the Trenches: What Consumers Think of Mobile Transactions", Feb. 2011

[2] Research & Markets, "Assessing the Payment Landscape in Asia Pacific", Oct. 2011

SOURCE  UL

UL

CONTACT: CONTACT: David Chamberlin, +1-214-669-7299, david.chamberlin@mslgroup.com

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

ViXS Systems Inc. and Wistron to launch next generation Blu-ray/Media Hub products at CES 2012

ViXS(®) XCode(®)4210 SoC delivers Powerful Simultaneous Multimedia Functions

TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of
smart network multimedia processors and Wistron, a leader in the ODM
industry today announced the release of next generation Blu-ray / Media
Hub combination products for the worldwide consumer electronics market.

Using a single XCode 4210 System on Chip (SoC), Wistron has created a
feature-rich family of products which offer one of the smallest form
factor and lowest power Blu-ray / Media Hubs on the market today. These
innovative media products transform the living room from a static
single point viewing center into a multifaceted seamlessly interactive
environment. The products offer consumers a combination Blu-Ray player
solution with the ability to simultaneously transcode media content for
increased storage space, media format conversion, and multi-screen
support to devices such as smartphones and tablets. These Media Hub
products also include rich graphical user interfaces (GUI), 3D TV
support, media storage, media management and controlled media
streaming.

Product features include:

        --  Video content streaming with integrated adaptive Transcoding
            for Multi-Screen support
        --  Video content side-loading with integrated Transcoding
        --  Content protection / security
        --  Media Content Management / Searching
        --  Blu-ray Disc playback (including 3D Blu-ray Discs)
        --  External Drive storage (USB/eSATA)
        --  Single 10/100 Ethernet port
        --  HDMI 1.4a w/HDCP Output
        --  SPDIF out
        --  USB 2.0
        --  Blu-ray Drive

"Wistron's innovative product family is based on an existing Blu-ray
product category and offers the additional ability to act as a feature
rich Media Hub," said David Shen, President and COO of Digital Consumer
Business Group at Wistron.  "The XCode 4210's unique feature set,
including its ability to perform simultaneous media functions, is the
foundation for Wistron's development of a distinctive home media
product".

"The Wistron Blu-ray / Media Hub provide the CE market with a highly
unique and ground-breaking home media product", said Sally Daub,
President and CEO of ViXS.  "With the advanced simultaneous multimedia
processing power found in the XCode 4210 SoC, Wistron has put together
a more sophisticated media product, incorporating the simple Blu-Ray
player functionality, but extending its capability into a full smart
home consumer product with many enhanced features."

The Wistron Blu-ray / Media Hub products will be demonstrated at CES
2012 in the ViXS Systems booth: Las Vegas Convention Center in MP25958,
South Hall 2.

About Wistron

Wistron Corporation is a leading Technology Service Provider (TSP) in
the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry with over
US$21.1B in revenue, around 60,000 personnel strategically located in
North America, Europe and Asia and broad range of services focuses on
ICT products, including mobile devices, desktop systems, display
products, servers, network storage systems and communication devices.
For more information, please visit http://www.wistron.com

About ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for
processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and
audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between
many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices.

ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions
and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of
Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs,
Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray
players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment
OEMs.

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has filed more than 334
patents worldwide with over 103 patents being issued to date. Listed
for four years running as one of Deloitte's fastest growing North
American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital
entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of
multimedia products.

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.

ViXS, the ViXS(® )logo, XCode(®) are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ViXS. Blu-ray is an
unregistered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.  Other
registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

CONTACT:  David Jones, Tel: (416) 646 2000 
E-mail: djones@vixs.com

KinCare Improves Customer Services and Reduces Costs With ClickSoftware Cloud Solutions

KinCare, a leading in-home care provider, implements ClickSoftware Cloud workforce management SaaS (software as a service) solution as part of company-wide policy to adopt cloud computing

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, January 4, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd [http://www.clicksoftware.com ]. (NasdaqGS: CKSW), the
leading provider of automated workforce management and optimization solutions
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/solutions/index.asp ]for the service industry, today
announced that KinCare, one of Australia's leading providers of in-home and nursing care
services, will be implementing ClickSoftware Cloud. The SaaS workforce management solution
is expected to be utilized by 1500 care-givers across Australia to help KinCare increase
efficiency, manage costs, minimize time spent on IT maintenance and more easily scale its
operations to meet demand.

    KinCare provides a wide range of home and health care services including nursing care,
personal care, domestic assistance, social support, respite care, transport and case
management. ClickSoftware Cloud will enable KinCare to automatically deploy its health
professionals to the right place, with the right skills, at the right time, using the
optimal route. This will help to ensure that the individual health requirements of each
end client are managed in a consistent and timely manner.

    As part of a drive to revolutionize the homecare market in Australia through the
consistent provision of the very best services to its clients, KinCare had already
deployed ClickSoftware's on premise solution to optimize the deployment and activities of
its employees. Now, with the company introducing a companywide cloud policy, it has
decided to implement ClickSoftware Cloud.

    "We have been very happy with ClickSoftware," said Jerome Barrientos, CIO at KinCare.
"The product is part of our suite of tools that has resulted in tangible benefits
associated with greater efficiencies for scheduling for our staff and more importantly the
increased ability to provide consistent services to a greater number of Australians.

    "The move to the cloud is in line with our organization's IT Strategy. It was an easy
decision to continue with ClickSoftware and take advantage of new functionality available
in Version 8. A cloud service means IT can continue to focus on how to use technology to
enable the organization to achieve the best outcomes for our clients, employees and the
community."

    With ClickSoftware customers can choose the most convenient workforce management
delivery model by adopting either on premises or SaaS cloud solutions
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/solutions-saas-field-service-management.htm ]. KinCare
expects that ClickSoftware Cloud will allow a more strategic focus on technology, reduced
maintenance and infrastructure costs, greater flexibility and the option to rapidly scale
the solution as-and-when required. As well as the upgrade, by using ClickSoftware in the
cloud KinCare will be able to rapidly rollout the solution to Stanhope, an acquisition
that was made by the company in July 2011.

    "More and more we're seeing a global shift by our customers towards cloud based
solutions across various industry verticals," said Dr. Moshe BenBassat, Chairman and CEO
of ClickSoftware. "KinCare's continuing relationship with ClickSoftware reinforces our
expertise and ability to support cloud based solutions."

    About ClickSoftware

    ClickSoftware is the leading provider of automated workforce management and
optimization solutions for every size of service business. Our portfolio of solutions,
available as cloud or on premises
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/solutions-saas-field-service-management.htm ], create
business value through higher levels of productivity, customer satisfaction and
operational efficiency. Our patented concept of 'continuous planning and scheduling'
incorporates customer demand forecasting
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/solutions-service-chain-optimization-demand-forecasting-software.htm ]
, long and short term capacity planning
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/solutions-service-chain-optimization-demand-forecasting-software.htm ]
, shift planning, real-time scheduling, mobility
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/mobility.htm ] and location-based services, as well as
on-going communication with the consumer on the expected arrival time of the service
resource.

    As the pioneers of the 'W6' concept more than 30 years ago, we have perfected
solutions for solving a wide variety of problems on Who does What, for Whom, with What,
Where and When. The combination of proven technology with educational services helps
businesses find the right balance between reducing costs, increasing customer
satisfaction, employee preferences and industry regulations/legislation.

    ClickSoftware's solutions manage hundreds of thousands of resources in service
businesses across a variety of industries and geographies. Our flexible deployment
approach, breadth and depth of solutions and strong partnerships with leading CRM/ERP
vendors and system integrators makes us the number one choice to deliver superb business
performance to any organization. The company is headquartered in the United States and
Israel, with offices across Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit
http://www.clicksoftware.com. Follow us on Twitter [http://twitter.com/ClickSoftware
].

    About KinCare Services

    KinCare offers a variety of services including help with housework, assisting with
daily personal care needs, providing social support and nursing services through
Government subsidized services and packages, and private services.

    Packages of care can be tailored to individuals who have low level or complex and high
support needs. Services may be as short as 30 minutes or fulltime, 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week; allowing older people and people with a disability to remain at home. KinCare's
service models are underpinned by a "Quality of Life" philosophy and a holistic approach
to care, which addresses the things that matter most to each client.

    KinCare also provides staffing solutions to many of Australia's leading church,
charitable and community organizations.

    Throughout KinCare's history there has been a concerted effort to improve the quality
of community care services and to make these available as widely as possible. KinCare has
invested in research aimed at better understanding how to meet the needs of special needs
groups and how to improve health and well-being for clients. The holistic approach that
has emerged from this research is unique and of significant benefit to KinCare's clients.
KinCare has also partnered with government and church and charitable organizations to
extend quality services to people who are socially or financially disadvantaged, people
from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, people from indigenous backgrounds, people
living in rural and remote areas, veterans and war widows, and people with dementia.
KinCare's service scope, approach to service delivery and geographic coverage is unique in
community care in Australia.

    For more information about KinCare visit http://www.kincare.com.au
[http://www.kincare.org ].

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S Federal securities laws.
These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements
regarding the expected benefits to KinCare and its customers from using ClickSoftware's
Cloud Solutions. Such "forward-looking statements" involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ
materially from those projected, including those discussed in the "Risk Factors" section
and elsewhere in ClickSoftware's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2010 and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as
otherwise required by law, ClickSoftware is under no obligation to (and expressly
disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

   
    ClickSoftware Company Contact

    Melissa Circe
    ClickSoftware
    melissa.circe@clicksoftware.com [melissa.banaszak@clicksoftware.com ]
    +1-781-272-5903 Ext: 2272

Source: ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd

Siano Debuts RallyTV, Bringing Live In-Vehicle Digital TV Directly to Apple, Android and BlackBerry Smartphones, Tablets, and Laptops

Leading Mobile DTV Solution Provider Gives Consumers the Ability to Enjoy Personalized, High-quality TV Broadcasts "On-the-Go"

Source: Siano Mobile Silicon

Altair Semiconductor Releases Production Test Tool Based on the Rohde & Schwarz CMW500, Optimized for Testing Mobile Terminals Equipped with Altair LTE Chipsets

Product Was Developed to Meet Growing Requirements of Altair's OEM/ODM Customers Transitioning into Mass Production

HOD HA'SHARON, Israel and MUNICH, January 4, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Altair Semiconductor (http://www.altair-semi.com), the world's leading developer
of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets
[http://altair-semi.com/3gpp-lte-chipsets ], and Rohde & Schwarz, announced today the
release of a production line tool that enables effective testing of LTE terminals built on
Altair's FourGee chipsets.

    The introduction of the production tool comes in response to Altair's growing number
of OEM and ODM customers currently transitioning into mass production. As LTE gains
momentum around the world, demand for production tools that can quickly and effectively
test LTE terminals is greatly increasing.

    "The functional interaction of the Altair 4G LTE chipset and the R&S test equipment
provides high value to the cost sensitive production market," said Terje Schroder,
Managing Director of Global Customer Management at Rohde & Schwarz. "We are looking
forward to expanding our relationship with Altair to meet the demand of the increasing
numbers of their terminal vendors, introducing LTE products to the market."

    "The development of this production tool indicates the maturity of our LTE ecosystem
and is the basis for introduction of numerous new LTE devices to the market," said Eran
Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development at Altair. "The opportunity
to work with a world-leading company such as Rohde & Schwarz is a great opportunity for
Altair and we look forward to continue to leverage this partnership in the future."

    About Altair Semiconductor

    Altair Semiconductor [http://www.altair-semi.com ] is the world's leading developer of
ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G semiconductors
[http://www.altair-semi.com/industry-technology ]. Altair's chipsets can be found in
approximately 30 end-user devices - ranging from USB dongles to smartphones - built by its
more than 15 customers across North America, Europe, China, India and Taiwan - making it
one of the only TDD/FDD LTE [http://www.altair-semi.com/fourgee-31006200 ] chipset
manufacturers in the world with commercially available products. Altair's comprehensive
product portfolio includes baseband processors, multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD
and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware
[http://www.altair-semi.com/reference-platforms ] and product level protocol stack
software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined Radio
[http://www.altair-semi.com/o2p-%E2%80%93-software-defined-radio-sdr-processor ] (SDR)
processor, codenamed "O[2]P(TM)", Altair's products [http://www.altair-semi.com/overview ]
are the smallest and most highly power optimized in the industry, offering an unmatched
combination of flexibility and performance. For more information, visit the company's
website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi

    Rohde & Schwarz

    Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It
is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting,
radiomonitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Established more than
75 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in
over 70 countries. It has approx. 8400 employees and achieved a net revenue of EUR 1.6
billion (US$ 2.2 billion) in fiscal year 2010/2011 (July 2010 to June 2011). Company
headquarters are in Munich, Germany.

        Media Contact:
    Finn Partners Israel for Altair Semiconductor
    Matthew Krieger
    +972-544-676-950
    matthew@finnpartners.co.il

    Media Contact at Rohde & Schwarz:
    Monika Roth
    +49-89-4129-12232
    press@rohde-schwarz.com

Source: Altair Semiconductor

Profit Recovery Partners Eclipses $1.5 Billion in Client Savings

PRP closed 2011 by delivering record cumulative savings for more than 1,000 client engagements and launching new website and blog, called the "EBITDA Coach"

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Profit Recovery Partners (PRP) LLC, a professional services firm specializing in innovative expense-reduction and -management solutions, reached $1.5 billion in total client savings through Dec. 31, 2011. PRP delivered record spend management, supplier management and procurement strategies to a range of industries, spanning legal, private equity, health care, retail, financial, insurance, education, real estate, manufacturing and technology.

"These cumulative savings are the result of more than 1,000 engagements for publicly traded companies, law firms, private equity firms and private companies throughout North America," said Don Steiner, president and chief executive officer, PRP. "We can deliver these results because PRP's purchasing leverage is more than $2 billion strong, we drive powerful insight with executive-level industry knowledge, and we maintain the highest commitment to savings implementation and verification. PRP carefully evaluates general and administrative (G&A) expenses across eight areas of expertise, which encompasses almost 40 expense areas, to maximize savings for clients."

PRP also has focused on improving the customer experience, with further expansion of its executive team and expertise. In December, the company revamped its website and launched the EBITDA Coach PRP blog, aimed at creating healthier organizations by reducing indirect administrative and other "back office" operational expenses. PRP worked with Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Golden Communications to develop the new website.

"The website carries a sports theme - with an emphasis on teamwork, training and execution - to tell the PRP story," Steiner said. "We believe this theme will resonate with current and future clients as well as create a marketing platform for us that we can use in public relations, email marketing, social media, events and more this year. This marks PRP's first major outbound marketing initiative, and I expect it to drive brand awareness and business development for PRP."

About Profit Recovery Partners LLC

Profit Recovery Partners (PRP) LLC is a professional services firm that develops, implements and manages cost-reduction solutions for FORTUNE 1000 companies, law firms, private equity firms and private companies throughout North America. Its years of industry-direct experience, $2 billion in purchasing leverage as well as its program for ongoing support and verification, drive PRP's continued commitment to award-winning service. PRP's spend management, supplier management and procurement strategies have resulted in more than $1.5 billion in client savings. For more information, visit http://www.prpllc.com, call 877-484-7776 or follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/prpllc.

SOURCE  Profit Recovery Partners LLC

Profit Recovery Partners LLC

CONTACT: CONTACT: Cara Stewart, +1-949-290-5563, cara@remarxmedia.com

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SpotOption Offers First Android Application For Binary Options Trading

NICOSIA, Cyprus, January 4, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    New Application allows White Labels to offer advanced, on-the-go trading to Android
users worldwide

    SpotOption Ltd [http://www.spotoption.com ]. announces their newest feature to hit the
binary options [http://www.spotoption.com ] industry - a fast, unique Android application.
SpotOption was the first trading platform to offer the Apple approved iPhone and iPad
application in early 2011, and due to its success SpotOption has now added the Android.
Also downloadable for free, the Android application is extremely user-friendly and
includes full website functionality, such as live and dynamic charts of every option
available, opening and closing of trades with instant execution, depositing of funds,
universal login, intuitive touch screen control, help and support, etc.

    SpotOption's white label [http://www.spotoption.com ] and strategic partner,
OptionRally, was the first white label to launch the iPhone and iPad application, and is
now also the first to offer the Android application. OptionRally targets the central
European market, which has proven to be one of the prime areas of interest in Binary
Options.

    As Binary Options is the simplest form of trading available today, the addition of the
Android application allows Android owners to take advantage of asset price fluctuations
on-the-go. The mobile application is user-friendly and reliable, with the same robust
trading engine that SpotOption has become notorious for providing their white labels with.

    "The iPhone application has proven to be a great hit with our labels, so the addition
of the Android was the next natural step," says Pini Peter, founder of SpotOption . "We
are committed to staying ahead of industry trends, and to providing our labels with every
option to encourage fast, accessible trading by their users."

    To download the Binary Options Android App,
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.libratrade&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwx
LDEsImNvbS5saWJyYXRyYWRlIl0
[https://market.android.com/details?id=com.libratrade&feature=search_result%23?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5saWJyYXRyYWRlIl0 ]
.

   
    Contact: Tammy Levy
    Director of Marketing
    T: +357-24-022455
    E:tammyl@spotoption.com
    http://www.spotoption.com

Source: SpotOption Ltd.

Good Technology Collaborates with Dell and Other Partners to Deliver New Military Grade Secure Android Devices for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Agencies

New offering Achieves Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Certification from Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Good Technology Secure Android Partner Program to Deliver STIG-Certified Android Solutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and ROUND ROCK, Texas, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Technology, the leader in secure multiplatform enterprise mobility, today announced that the first secure Android OS-based platform has been certified by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), which will allow Good for Government(TM) mobile device management and data loss prevention capabilities to be used on the Global Information Grid (GIG). Using the new solution ("Secure Android"), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) personnel will be able to sign, encrypt/decrypt e-mail, utilize a secure partition on the Android device for business applications, and securely access Intranet-based content anytime, from anywhere. This is the first STIG-certified Android OS solution that meets the requirements set forth by DoD Directive 8100.2, which mandates use of secure, multipurpose internet mail extension (S/MIME) in conjunction with a DoD common access card (CAC) and interoperability with the Department of Defense Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The Secure Android OS was first approved for use on government networks with Dell Streak 5 devices. As part of today's announcement, Good Technology also introduced its Secure Android Partner Program,  a joint development initiative targeted at working with device makers interested in leveraging Good's expertise in developing STIG compliant solutions.

Good Technology initially worked with Dell to augment the security framework contained within Android and deploy it on Streak 5 devices. The secure Android platform leverages Good for Government technology to provide secure access to information stored within a command's enclave and usually only accessed with desktops/laptops, such as command and control programs, as well as access to a number of powerful business applications on Dell devices that allows members of the military to operate with desktop-like capabilities in a protected mobile environment. Employees can also access critical agency resources behind the firewall, such as intranets or other web-enabled applications, through an integrated secure browser.

"The world of smartphones, tablets and mobile devices is evolving rapidly and changing the way DoD agencies think about everything from telework to continuity of operations (COOP) as well as information assurance. Having worked closely with the DoD for the past five years, we recognized there was a need to close the gap between what today's DoD personnel were able to perform utilizing currently approved mobility platforms and what they wanted to do," said Chris Roberts, vice president of public sector at Good Technology.  "We're proud to be working with Dell, Biometric Associates, LP and other partners to provide a secure way for military personnel to benefit from the latest mobile technology while providing DoD officials with the peace of mind of knowing that sensitive government data is protected."

Using Good for Government's mobility suite, the new solution will pass and manage sensitive data from Microsoft Exchange servers located in DoD data centers via Good's email application to end-point Android devices wirelessly, using a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module with AES encryption to ensure data protection for data-at-rest as well as data-in-transit. Good's patented container-based technology prevents data leakage to non-secure applications. The DoD can use Good's Web-based management console to manage Dell Android devices and all other device platforms on the network simultaneously. The management console also allows administrators to block access from potentially compromised devices that may have been rooted by either the end user or a malicious attacker as well as to remotely wipe lost, stolen or retired smartphones to mitigate potential data leakage.

"We recognized the importance of providing personnel with mobile access to information two years ago when we kicked-off the Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications project for smartphones. As of now, my branch has created about 75 apps--a third of which are on Android," said Lt. Col. Gregory Motes, chief of the Army¹s newly created Mobile Applications Branch at Fort Gordon, Ga.  "Until now, troops have had no way to access official Army apps, but with certification for use of the Android OS with Good Technology on Dell's Streak 5, we are one step closer to providing our troops with greater mobility and improved, real-time access to information anytime, anywhere."

Good Technology Secure Android Partner Program
Good Technology partnered with Dell to develop the first iteration of the Secure Android OS. The new solution also incorporates Biometric Associates, LP baiMobile® technology to permit network or client applications residing on the Android device to access the credentials stored on a smart card to perform functions such as digitally signing and decrypting emails, and authenticating to secure web sites and network servers. In addition, developers can leverage the security features of this new solution by integrating BAL's baiMobile®middleware libraries, device drivers and APIs that will allow them to build smart card-enabled applications. Moving forward, Good Technology will be engaging with other device manufacturers interested in creating STIG-certified offerings through its Secure Android Partner Program. The program will provide device manufacturing partners with API specification to comply with STIG guidance, integration of each partners' API with the Good for Government management console, and CAC reader integration in partnership with BAI Certification services. These tools will make their solutions eligible for STIG approval and thus authorized for use within the DoD.

"We're proud to enable the ever-increasing demands on our men and women in uniform to operate outside of office environments with powerful yet secure mobile solutions," said Ian Haynes, client and mobility brand manager, Dell Federal. "At Dell, we believe that what's behind the device is what truly matters - especially for government customers, and with the help of Good Technology, we're now able to bring a solution powered by the flexible Android operating system."

The new Secure Android OS is immediately available for pilot programs on Dell Streak 5 devices provided by Dell and select government resellers including Four Points and Steel Cloud. For more information on Good for Government, please visit: http://good.com/products/good-for-government.php. Parties interested in more on the Good Secure Android Program, please visit http://www.good.com/our_partners/partners-contact.php

About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com.

Biometric Associates, LP
Biometric Associates, LP is a unique developer, manufacturer, and integrator of authentication and identity systems. Products include smart card middleware for mobile operating systems and Bluetooth smart card readers and headsets specifically designed to provide military-grade security.  For additional information, visit http://www.baimobile.com

About Good Technology
Good Technology combines award-winning enterprise-grade mobile security and control with an exceptional user experience, allowing enterprise and government employees to connect, communicate, and collaborate on their devices of choice. Recognized by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) as the Best Mobile Operations Management Solution in 2011, Good opens new possibilities for maximizing business and personal productivity by providing secure, easy-to-use, and instant mobile access to data, applications and services on hundreds of mobile devices. Want to know more? Visit http://www.good.com.

(C) 2011 Good Technology, Inc. and its related entities.  All rights reserved.  GOOD, GOOD TECHNOLOGY, the GOOD logo, GOOD FOR ENTERPRISE, GOOD FOR GOVERNMENT, GOOD FOR YOU, GOOD DYNAMICS, AND SECURED BY GOOD are trademarks of Good Technology, Inc. and its related entities.  All third-party trademarks, trade names, or service marks may be claimed as the property of their respective owners.  Good's products and technology and products are protected by U.S. patents and various other foreign patents. Other patents pending. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

Media contacts:
Siobhan Lyons
Good Technology
430 N. Mary Ave. Suite 200
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: +1.408.212.7404
Email: slyons@good.com

Matt Marquess
SparkPR
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San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: +1.415.962.8200
Email: pr@good.com

SOURCE  Good Technology

Good Technology

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

Eight Exciting New Games at Casino Tropez in December 2011

LONDON, January 4, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Eight new Playtech games were released at Casino Tropez just in time for the Christmas
holiday season

    Casino Tropez is pleased to announce the release of eight new casino games
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    The new online games now available at Casino Tropez are:

    Fishing with Buddies - The ultimate multiplayer slot game with animated 3D avatars and
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    The Mummy - Based on the blockbuster movie of the same name, this exciting slot game
has players winning more game features as they play (in addition to jackpots).

    Medusa's Gaze - A video slot game that only the truly adventurous dare play Medusa's
Gaze offers players a mesmerizing journey with every spin.

    Desert Treasure II - Now the original Desert Treasure slot game is bigger and better
than ever with three bonus stages, free games and a X2 multiplier.

    Wheel of Light - A thrilling arcade game based on the 80s television show of the same
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    Video Roulette - This new Casino Tropez online roulette game
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    Irish Luck Scratch - Players can win up to $1,000 when they pick a pot and uncover the
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    A Night Out Scratch - For a wild time online, players simply need to find three of a
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    Casino Tropez

    Launched in 2001, Casino Tropez is the flagship client of the top casino platform
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Source: Casino Tropez

For more information, please contact: Euro Partners, Robin Becker, Public Relations, robecker @ europartners.com, Tel. +972-3-764-6200 ext. 2637

Gamesys: Jackpotjoy Transform Christmas for One Lucky Online Bingo Winner

LONDON, January 4, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Thanks to his success on Jackpotjoy's Bingo 75 Ball game, this Christmas is looking
very rosy indeed for online bingo player Mr Robert B who scooped a whopping GBP4,051 on
his favourite online bingo [http://www.jackpotjoy.com/online-bingo ] site Jackpotjoy.

    Bingo 75 is one of the simplest and most enjoyable forms of bingo, so it's no surprise
that it's also an absolute staple at the nation's favourite Bingo site Jackpotjoy. The
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    To win the game, a player's marked numbers must form a specific pattern such as an
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    When asked about his success at Bingo 75 Ball, Robert B had this to say: "Thank you so
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    Congratulations to Robert B and a very Merry Christmas from all the team at Jackpotjoy
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    GAMESYS

    The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden in April 2001 with a small team of
developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment providing great online
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    Contact:

    Gamesys
    Aga Reszka
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Source: Jackpotjoy

Saga Holidays Becomes the First Travel Company to Introduce Aurasma Virtual Technology into its Brochures

LONDON, January 4, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Saga Travel, the leading travel company offering global adventures for the over
fifties, has become the first holiday company to feature Aurasma virtual technology into
its brochures. Customers browsing 2012 brochures will be able to virtually visit Saga
Travels'' cruise ships in Norway and adventures in destinations including South Africa
safari.

    Hailed as the next way of communicating with customers, the Aurasma app is easily
downloadable onto smartphones and capable of recognising images, symbols and objects, and
delivering relevant content in real time. Content includes videos, animations, audio and
webpages.

    Using the smartphone, the technology combines image recognition and a conceptual
understanding of the 3D world to recognize objects and images and seamlessly merge
augmented reality actions into the scene. Without the need for barcodes or tags, the app
is able to see its surrounding environment and make it fully interactive.

    Susan Hooper, CEO, said "We're always keen to stay at the forefront of new
technological developments that enhance the customer experience, and increase the
platforms from which we can interact with them. As the breadth of our holiday options has
increased, it's really exciting to be able to "take" customers on a journey before their
real adventures begin".

    Notes to editors:

   
    - Saga Travel is part of the Saga Group, which is the UK's leading provider
      of holidays, products and services specifically designed for people aged 50 and over.
      With over 2 million customers, Saga provides insurance, financial services and
      holidays and publishes the monthly Saga Magazine.

   
    - Saga Holidays are available exclusively for people aged 50 and over, with
      a travelling partner of 40 or over. There are single rooms available at no extra cost
      on many hotel stays and tours. If we reduce the price of a holiday once it has been
      confirmed, we will automatically pass the value of the saving on to customers which
      ensures that early bookers never miss out. This is our price promise .We also
      guarantee that the price of a holiday will not be subject to any surcharges,
      regardless of what may happen to fuel prices or exchange rates.

   
    For further information:Carl Catterall, Travel PR Manager,
    Carl.Catterall@saga.co.uk Tel:+44(0)1303-771118.
    Further information on Saga Holidays including voluntourism programmes:
    http://www.sagaholidays.co.uk.
    Further information on Aurasma technology: http://www.aurasma.com.

Source: Saga Travel