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Runtime's LicenseMonitor(TM) Helps Husqvarna  Reap 90% License Usage

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Runtime Design Automation today announced that the Research and Development department of the Husqvarna Group (Stockholm, Sweden) has endorsed Runtime'sLicenseMonitor as the key instrument in its improved usage analysis and accuracy of Husqvarna'ssoftware licensing utilization. 

Husqvarna, the world's largest developer of outdoor power products, attributed savings of as much as 90% increased software license utilization to LicenseMonitor.  LicenseMonitor's user-customizable graphical-based reports gave Husqvarana's CAD (computer-aided design) group a minutely-detailed look at who was using which license, when the licenses were being employed and when licenses were expiring, among other functions. 

Since its adoption of LicenseMonitor, Husqvarna has also centralized the license monitoring function of its sites around the world, which is composed of 700 Catia and 1200 total users. As a result, Husqvarna's CAD Applications group can now make license redeployment decisions quickly, maintain and improve its usage and renew software licenses before they expire.

Rolf Keblanz,  CAD Application Manager at Husqvarana'sR&D department stated,  "Over our globally-spread sites, we had a vast range of software utilization.   We wanted to increase the usage of each software license, and we wanted to be sure that we didn't strand any engineers if a license inadvertently expired, the consequence being that engineers would be unable to work for at least several days."

Keblanz continued, "Our goal was to maximize license usage without over-purchasing licenses.  Since we've adopted LicenseMonitor, we've improved license usage efficiency to as much as 90%.  Plus, not one engineer has run into an expired license problem.   As we get to know LicenseMonitor's capabilities better, we'll look at balancing licenses between sites, look into what new licenses we need, and perhaps at certain sites, reduce the number of licenses."

Keblanz concluded, "In our evaluation process, one clear differentiator was Runtime's level and quality of technical support.  While quality of support isn't strictly tangible, our Runtime support engineer pounced on problems extremely quickly and knowledgably."

For more information about Husqvarna, see: http://www.husqvarna.com

About Runtime Design Automation

Runtime Design Automation (Santa Clara, California) develops and markets workflow and workload management technology and products to optimize the efficient use of hardware and software computing resources. 

Website: http://www.rtda.com

Note: LicenseMonitor is a trademark of Runtime Design Automation.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, contact:
Frank Bailey (VP Marketing & Sales)
Runtime Design Automation
bailey@rtda.com
Phone: 408-492-0940

Ed Lee (ed@leepr.com)
Liz Massingill (liz@leepr.com)
Lee PR
Phone: 650-363-0142

SOURCE  Runtime Design Automation

Runtime Design Automation

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

Share Videos Instantly, Privately with Free Givit iOS Apps

Now Available in the App Store, Givit Makes it Simple to Share Video Captured on iOS Devices With Select Family, Friends for Private Viewing

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New iPhone and iPad apps launched today give consumers a free and easy way to share video using Givit (http://www.givit.com), the only cross-platform, private video sharing service on the market. The new apps extend Givit's support beyond desktop, web and digital cameras to include the latest iOS devices.

Givit makes it simple to share video captured on any camera with select friends and family. The service sends a private video link to recipients for viewing on their computers, tablets, phones and other smart devices.

With the new Givit iPhone and iPad apps, you can:

    --  Record and share videos with just a few taps
    --  Share privately--control who can watch and forward the videos you share
    --  Upload high-quality videos quickly behind the scenes with no waiting
    --  Watch and share all the videos in your Givit account on your iPhone,
        iPad or any computer
    --  Stream videos wirelessly to your Apple TV
    --  Store and manage all uploaded videos in one place, knowing that
        everything is securely backed up in your private Givit account
    --  Respond to videos with text and video comments

The new Givit apps integrate tightly with the iOS camera, camera roll and Contacts, making it easy to share video captured on the iPhone or iPad with just a few taps.

"Smartphones are now the camera of choice for recording everyday moments, but sharing mobile video is often a frustrating process," said Greg Kostello, president and CEO of Givit. "Givit makes it easy--and most importantly, by default we share securely  and privately, rather than broadcasting your personal content across public social networks."

Kostello added that support on the iPad and streaming to the Apple TV unlocks a new viewing experience for users. "Reliving significant moments in the comfort of your living room takes personal video to a whole new level."

To learn more about Givit and sign up for a free account, visit http://www.givit.com. To download the Givit iOS apps, visit the App Store. Like Givit on Facebook and follow Givit on Twitter.

About GivitGivit is the leading provider of carrier-class online video publishing and communication services. Designed for high-volume, multi-platform consumer and business applications, the company's cloud-based services make it easy to have your video, anywhere. With 25 million unique videos stored, and processing more than one million new videos every month, Givit offers the most reliable video services in the world.

SOURCE  Givit

Givit

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Kristin Miller, Media Relations for Givit, +1-719-634-8292, kmiller@sspr.com

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

LearningExpress Online Resources Chosen by The Maine State Library

Federal Grant Used to Purchase Internet-Based Software--to Bring Online Support to Maine Citizens

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LearningExpress, LLC, a leading eLearning technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with the Maine State Library to implement the LearningExpress Library(TM) and Popular Software Tutorials online learning platforms into its statewide public libraries. Both productscan be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection.

"In Maine, we are seeing a growing crisis of the digital divide among our patrons who need job search support, online training, and Internet access," said Lee Perkins, Library Director for the Rice Public Library in Kittery, ME. "A trickle of patrons coming in for computer and job support has recently grown to a steady stream.  The LearningExpressonline resources are a fabulous opportunity for so many people trying to close the digital divide."

The LearningExpress Library online learning platform, geared towards both adults and young learners, provides the most up-to-date skill building and test preparation resources available. With LearningExpress Library, patrons can prepare for a wide array of career certification and licensing exams in such high-growth fields as education, allied healthcare, civil service, and the military, as well as succeed on important academic tests including the GED, SAT, ACT, and GMAT.

Popular Software Tutorialsfeatures interactive teaching videos that guide patrons step-by-step through the most popular software applications in use today--from Microsoft Office applications to Adobe Digital Design and Studio applications. The platform includes more than 70 interactive multimedia courses with practice sessions.

The Maine State Library obtained funding for this purchase from the U.S.

Department of Commerce's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) in order to give residents the tools and training for broadband use, increase the number of computers in libraries, and provide additional resources to all public libraries and residents in the state. 

"We are proud that the Maine State Library has chosen LearningExpress online resources to help their residents cross the digital divide," says Barry Lippman, President, and CEO of LearningExpress.

About LearningExpress, LLC
Founded in 1995, LearningExpress is a leading eLearning technology company that provides career advancement and education solutions to thousands of colleges and libraries in 36 states, currently helping more than one million people annually to meet their professional and education goals. The company offers comprehensive and fully integrated web-based platforms designed to help users assess, explore, find, prepare, pursue, and achieve their career endeavors. Visit LearningExpress, LLC at http://www.learningexpressllc.com <http://www.learningexpressllc.com/>.

SOURCE  LearningExpress, LLC

LearningExpress, LLC

CONTACT: Media, Janine Yancho Swenson, LearningExpress, LLC, 800-295-9556, Fax: +1-212-995-5512, jswenson@learningexpressllc.com

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

LearningExpress Library Chosen by Delaware for the Statewide Job Center@Delaware Libraries

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LearningExpress, LLC, a leading eLearning technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with the Delaware Division of Libraries to implement the LearningExpress Library(TM) online learning platform in its 32 libraries and the newly-formed Job Center@Delaware Libraries. The Delaware Division of Libraries has recently created four Job Centers in its libraries, in an effort to assist the more than 34,000 unemployed Delaware residents with their job searches.  Delaware residents will also have access to Job & Career Accelerator(TM), Popular Software Tools and Computer and Internet Basics in its 32 statewide libraries.

"LearningExpress Library can support Delaware library patrons with an extensive suite of tools to find jobs, get professional certifications, or take the next step in their learning journey," said Dr. Annie Norman, state librarian and director of the Delaware Division of Libraries.

Job seekers and library patrons will be able to access the Internet for free and be given support in searching online databases, creating resumes, and writing cover letters.  LearningExpress Library includes more than 800 online courses, tests, and eBooks that provide everything from basic skills improvement to test preparation, as well as practice exams for college and graduate school admissions and professional certification.

The program is being financed by a grant of nearly $1.9 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), a $900,000 matching grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and approximately $100,000 from the Delaware Division of Libraries. The Job Centers were developed through a public/private partnership whose members include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Christina Adult Education Program (CAE), the Delaware Center for Distance Adult Learning (DCDAL), the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO), the Delaware Department of Labor (DOL), Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC), the Delaware Department of Technology & Information (DTI), the Delaware Workforce Investment Board, Literacy Volunteers Serving Adults (LVSA), and the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP).

"LearningExpress is proud to support the Delaware Division of Libraries in their innovative efforts to help the unemployed and underemployed of Delaware," says Barry Lippman, President and CEO of LearningExpress.

About LearningExpress, LLC
Founded in 1995, LearningExpress is a leading eLearning technology company that provides career advancement and education solutions to thousands of colleges and libraries in 36 states, currently helping more than one million people annually to meet their professional and education goals. The company offers comprehensive and fully integrated web-based platforms designed to help users assess, explore, find, prepare, pursue, and achieve their career endeavors. Visit LearningExpress, LLC at http://www.learningexpressllc.com.

SOURCE  LearningExpress, LLC

LearningExpress, LLC

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Janine Yancho Swenson, LearningExpress, LLC, jswenson@learningexpressllc.com, Phone: 1-800-295-9556, Fax: +1-212-995-5512

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

Magic Software Enters the TA-100 Index of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in Recognition of its Strong Financial Performance

OR YEHUDA, Israel, December 15, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com ] (NASDAQ: MGIC), a
global provider of mobile [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/solutions/?catID13 ] and
cloud-enabled application [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDp ] and
business integration [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA ] platforms,
announced today that it has been included in the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange
[http://www.tase.co.il/TASEEng ] (TASE [http://www.tase.co.il/TASEEng/homepage.htm ])
TA-100 Index
[http://www.tase.co.il/TASEEng/MarketData/Indices/MarketCap/IndexMainDataMarket.htm?Action=2&IndexId7&subDataType=0 ]
.

    The TA-100 Index
[http://www.tase.co.il/TASEEng/MarketData/Indices/MarketCap/IndexMainDataMarket.htm?Action=2&IndexId7&subDataType=0 ]
is the TASE's leading index. It tracks the leading 100
shares, based on a range of criteria, including highest market capitalization and broadest
shareholder diversity.

    Commenting on the announcement, Guy Bernstein, CEO of Magic Software
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en ], said: "We are pleased to have been recognized by TASE
[http://www.tase.co.il/TASEEng/homepage.htm ] as one of the top 100 leading companies. I
am convinced that our shareholders will gain greater value from their investment in Magic,
and will continue to enjoy the benefits of our financial growth. Being included in the
TASE TA-100 Index represents a clear indication that we are regarded in the market as a
large and well-respected company with impressive financial performance and heightened
investor interest."

    About Magic Software

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en ] (NASDAQ: MGIC
[http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:MGIC ]) is a global provider of mobile
and cloud-enabled application and business integration platforms.

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

    About the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

    The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange [http://www.tase.co.il/TASEEng/homepage.htm ] fulfils a
major role in the Israeli economy, raising capital to finance investments and activities,
and enabling the government to bring the public into its companies as they are privatized.
The state-of-the-art exchange is also home to the local investment community and
securities sector.

    For more information, visit http://www.tase.co.il/TaseEng
[http://www.tase.co.il/TaseEng/homepage.htm ].

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this
news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors
including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market
acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad,
release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk
factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

   
    Press Contact:
    Tania Amar, VP Global Marketing
    Magic Software Enterprises
    Tel: +972(0)3-538-9300
    tania@magicsoftware.com

Source: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd

AMI Entertainment Releases Photo Hunt® Social on iPad

Free iPad Game Features Real-Time Multiplayer and Monthly DLC

BRISTOL, Pa., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AMI Entertainment Network, Inc.,  the leader in touchscreen barroom entertainment, is proud to announce the release of Photo Hunt Social, an all-new version of the iPad's ultimate find-the-difference game that brings online multiplayer to Photo Hunt for the first time. It's an all-new take on one of Megatouch's most enduring and popular games -- and best of all for players, it's free!

Photo Hunt Social is packed with cool new features and unique gameplay modes that players won't find anywhere else. Race to pinpoint all five differences in Classic and Casual modes, team up with another player to solve photos in Co-op mode, or go head-to-head in a real-time Photo Hunt battle in the exciting new Versus mode. It's the same great Photo Hunt players know and love, but with more ways to play than ever before!

With full Game Center integration, players can challenge a friend or be paired up with a random partner through Game Center matchmaking. In-game achievements and leaderboards provide even more fun once players master the basic gameplay, and an integrated music player lets players create their own awesome Photo Hunt soundtrack featuring all their favorite iTunes music.

Because Photo Hunt Social is free, it's easier than ever to get in on the action! The app comes pre-loaded with 120 free pictures, with the option to purchase additional photos through monthly DLC releases. New York City, Thailand, and Winter-themed packs will be available for purchase at release for 99 cents each, with lots more on the way.

Photo Hunt Social is available right now on the iTunes App Store for free, exclusively for the iPad.

For more information on Photo Hunt Social and other great Megatouch games, plus the latest in Megatouch news, visit http://www.megatouch.com.

About AMI Entertainment Network: From touchscreen games and jukeboxes to streaming news and video programming, AMI Entertainment Network provides content-rich entertainment solutions to over 125,000 barrooms and restaurants around the globe. Expanding its digital portfolio to touchscreen PCs and mobile devices, AMI is at the forefront of touchscreen entertainment for any venue or platform. For more information, please visit: http://www.amientertainment.com

For more information, contact:

Allison Ondik 215-826-1395
aondik@amientertainment.com

SOURCE  AMI Entertainment Network, Inc.

AMI Entertainment Network, Inc.

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

Causes.com and AT&T Launch New Social Engagement Platform to Encourage Activism

Participants Have the Ability to Generate up to $200,000 to Benefit Some of Their Favorite Non-Profit Organizations This Holiday Season

DALLAS, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday season, Causes.com and AT&T* unveiled a first-of-its-kind community to encourage activism: Connect For Good. Through this platform, millions of people will be able to directly and positively impact some of the most relevant issues we face today: the dangers of texting and driving, the importance of recycling cell phones and the crisis of declining high school graduation rates.

Causes is the world's largest online platform for activism and philanthropy, empowering individuals to create grassroots communities called "causes" to take action on behalf of a specific issue or non-profit organization. The platform uses Facebook's social mobility to maximize the impact of collective action. Since 2007, Causes has brought together:

    --  170 million Causes members
    --  $40 million raised for 27,000 nonprofits
    --  500,000 member-created causes
Starting today, members of the Causes.com community can use the Connect For Good platform to trigger contributions by AT&T to non-profit organizations including the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and The Nature Conservancy. These organizations collectively will receive up to $200,000, thanks to the actions taken by the Causes Connect For Good community. For example, Causes.com members can generate two dollars for NOYS by taking a pledge not to text while driving and then can generate an additional two dollars for NOYS by sharing the pledge with their own network of friends on Facebook.

"The Causes Connect For Good platform enables consumers to take actions around important issues, giving them opportunities to support non-profit organizations like the National Organizations for Youth Safety and The Nature Conservancy," said Beth Shiroishi, vice president, Sustainability & Philanthropy at AT&T. "Our hope is that this initiative will connect like-minded individuals, empowering them to share their passion for social good with their friends and family - and ultimately making measurable and positive impact in our communities."

"Causes.com has over 170 million users who want to take collective action to change the world. Through the Connect For Good site, AT&T is enabling them to do just that," said James Windon, vice president, Business Development at Causes. "The Causes platform will provide AT&T with the tools to directly engage with millions of stakeholders with meaningful opportunities to take action and make a difference."

AT&T is committed to integrating sustainable business practices across its business and was recently added to Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 12th Annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List. AT&T was also included in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI). Visit http://www.att.com/csr to learn more about sustainability at AT&T. Also visit http://www.att.com/csr to download the 2010 AT&T Sustainability Report.

For more information about Connect For Good or to generate money for NOYS, please visit http://www.causes.com/att

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

About Philanthropy at AT&TAT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives, AT&T has a long history of supporting projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2010, more than $148.2 million was contributed through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs.

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

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

About Causes.comCauses.com was started in 2007 by Napster creator and Facebook co-founder Sean Parker and early advisor Joe Green to give activists tools to make change. Causes currently has more than 170 million users who have created over 500,000 causes and raised $40 million for charity. The platform utilizes Facebook's social mobility to maximize the impact of collective action. Users can create or join a cause to support an issue or nonprofit they care about and mobilize their networks to donate, recruit and share to support the cause.

© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Joy Engel of AT&T, +1-207-523-1367, jengel@voxglobal.com; or Becca Hare of Causes, +1-972-979-6987, becca.hare@causes.com

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

AT&T Unwraps New High Tech Champaign Store in Time for the Holidays

Store Offers the Latest Devices for the Perfect Christmas Gift

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time to provide a new option for holiday shoppers, AT&T* today announced the opening of a high-tech retail store in Champaign. The store offers a unique way for customers to interact with and shop for a wide array of communications and entertainment services, including a hands-on demonstration area to engage customers and provide a "try before you buy" service experience. 

"This new retail store location will allow more consumers and businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area to see the latest wireless devices and technologies that are changing how the world communicates," said State Rep. Naomi Jakobsson. "I voted to support an improved state law to attract more private sector investment to Illinois' wireless networks because wireless broadband brings economic growth."

"This store opening is more great news. It's yet another example of AT&T investment in Illinois since state lawmakers passed and Gov. Quinn signed a new, modern telecommunications law for our state," said AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza.

The Champaign location showcases a wide range of home and wireless solutions, including new tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 8.9 and the HTC Jetstream, as well as the latest in mobile device smartphones - the HTC Vivid(TM), HTC Titan(TM), Samsung Galaxy S(TM) II Skyrocket(TM), the Motorola Atrix(TM) 2, and the Blackberry(TM) Bold 9900. Shoppers can also explore AT&T U-verse® services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.

Customers visiting the store can test drive various wireless data applications, including AT&T Navigator® which provides GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions, or the AT&T Family Map, a family locator service designed to help give parents peace of mind.

"Wireless technology and broadband is good for our economy and jobs - whether they're in agri-business, professional services, manufacturing or retail businesses," said State Sen. Michael Frerichs. "This investment is great for our area because it brings the latest technology. In a global economy, our employers can't afford to fall behind."

"Our Champaign store redefines the sales experience by allowing consumers to test drive our entire portfolio of products and services in an innovative way," said AT&T Illinois Vice President and General Manager Dave Fine. "Our goal is to help people choose the best mix of products and services that meet their individual needs to stay connected everywhere they live and work."

AT&T recently implemented its "Retail Promise" program to ensure that customers have the very best in-store shopping experience, based on their needs. The company uses its own wireless technology to quickly capture customers' comments, and posts this information to an internal website for store managers to review. 

The Champaign store builds upon AT&T's overall commitment to the region. AT&T is continuing to expand and enhance its presence in central Illinois, ensuring consumers have convenient access to the latest in communications and entertainment services. 

Located at 1902 North Prospect Ave., Suite 2, store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Store Manager John Martynowski and his knowledgeable sales consultants are ready to assist customers--both business and consumer--with purchasing decisions and technical support.

To help celebrate the opening of this new store, AT&T will offer a free Sony Ericson Xperia(TM) Play 4G to customers who purchase a two-year service agreement and data plan. The Sony is a 4G Android smartphone with dual camera and Facebook located inside.

There are more than 70 AT&T owned-stores in Illinois. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of authorized dealer and national retail locations. 

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

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

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

© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Mollie West, Sr. Public Relations Mgr. of AT&T Inc. Wireless: +1-312-953-6283, Office: +1-312-696-3513, mw206a@att.com

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

BGC Partners Launches Hybrid Trading Platform for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)

BGC offers enhanced liquidity and transparency to the TIPS marketplace

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners" or "BGC"), a leading global brokerage company primarily servicing the world's largest financial institutions, today announced that it has launched BGC Trader for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), available exclusively to primary dealers.  Customer quotes and orders in TIPS will be posted at and executed by BGC Financial, L.P., an affiliated US-registered broker-dealer.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110720/MM38935LOGO )

Now available for TIPS, BGC Trader is a proprietary multi-asset, integrated voice and electronic price execution platform.  By leveraging BGC's existing global technology and applying it to a new asset class, BGC Trader for TIPS combines the functionality of Volume Match with straight-through processing to ensure rapid and efficient price discovery, order management and execution.

"As a leading cash and derivatives inter-dealer broker and a strong proponent of  increased liquidity and transparency in the marketplace, we are delighted to offer primary dealers in TIPS a new and flexible route to trading using our hybrid system," said D'Arcy Miell, Global Head of Inflation Products.  He continued:  "This represents an exciting milestone for the TIPS marketplace as we encourage new routes to liquidity. We are confident that this latest offering will further strengthen our position as the recognized leader in this field[1]."

Clive England, Director, Head of e-Commerce, North America, commented: "This launch adds to BGC Trader's growing suite of hybrid products across multiple asset classes and further expands our footprint in global territories.  As the markets become more complex and fast-paced, we're finding increased appetite amongst our client base for our proven technology platform that offers functionality rich, lightweight applications within a secure, regulated environment."

About BGC Trader

BGC Trader is BGC's proprietary multi-asset, integrated voice and electronic price execution platform for the inter-bank and broker community. BGC Trader offers a feature-filled, flexible and easy to use front-end. Users benefit from thin-client technology, which allows improved delivery with managed product updates and enhancements, speed, availability and resilience.

BGC Partners' integrated platform is designed to provide flexibility to customers with regard to price discovery, execution and processing of transactions, and enables them to use voice, hybrid, or, where available, fully electronic brokerage services in connection with transactions executed either OTC or through an exchange.

BGC Trader is fully integrated with a choice of either voice or electronic access to support multiple products including: Credit Default Swaps, Equities Options, FX Options, Global Corporate Bonds, Global Government Bonds, i-Traxx, Interest Rate Derivatives, Repos and TIPS.  BGC's platform is regulated as a multilateral trading facility (MTF) by the FSA and adheres to the EU's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive.

About BGC(TM) Volume Match

Volume Match is an application within the BGC Trader platform. Volume Match is an anonymous auction-style trading system, which provides customers with efficient price discovery, order management and execution in credit and FX derivative products. It is run multiple times per day for multiple products depending on market demand:

    --  At specific times and set price levels the market can execute trades
        anonymously
    --  Volume Match runs for approximately 5 minutes, several times per day
    --  At the conclusion of the Volume Match, only those participating will be
        aware of their transactions
    --  All unfilled interest remains undisclosed to the marketplace - which
        aims to remove execution risk
In some markets Volume Match offers an additional price discovery tool allowing traders themselves to post two-way prices. With this additional step, the mid-price is established by the market rather than being inputted by the broker. This offers significantly increased price transparency and efficiency of execution in certain markets.

Volume Match is deployed using Citrix, and is hosted by BGC.

About BGC Partners:

BGC Partners, Inc. is a leading global brokerage company primarily servicing the wholesale financial markets with over 200 products, including fixed income securities, interest rate swaps, foreign exchange, equities, equity derivatives, credit derivatives, commercial real estate, property derivatives, commodities, futures, and structured products.  BGC's technology helps customers, including many of the world's largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments and investment firms, determine the value of a transaction through optimal pricing that reflects the market environment.  Trades, conducted OTC or on exchange, are executed through BGC's voice, hybrid, or fully electronic brokerage services.  BGC also offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics regarding financial instruments and markets through its eSpeed, BGC Trader, and BGC Market Data brands, and provides clearing, processing, and other back-office services.  Named after fixed income trading innovator B. Gerald Cantor, BGC has offices in New York, London and more than two dozen other major financial centers around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements by BGC Partners:

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC Partners' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors set forth in our public filings, including our most recent Form 10-K and any updates to such risk factors contained in subsequent Form 10-Q or 8-K filings.

[1] BGC has ranked number one in U.S. Dollar inflation swaps in Risk Magazine's Inter-Dealer Rankings for the past seven years consecutively, published September 2011.

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Investor Contact: Jason McGruder, +1-212-829-4988, jmcgruder@bgcpartners.com; Media Contact: Hannah Sloane, +1-212-294-7938, hsloane@bgcpartners.com

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

iomart Hosting Keeps Online Retailer Sweet After X Factor Judge Gary Barlow's Tweet Points 1 Million Fans to Website

GLASGOW, Scotland, December 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

           Managed hosting company makes sure A Quarter Of website copes with huge

                                          demand

    Leading UK managed hosting and cloud computing company iomart Hosting helped Britain's
biggest online sweet shop A Quarter Of cope with unprecedented demand after X Factor judge
Gary Barlow tweeted to fans before last weekend's final.

    Two days before Little Mix were crowned 2012 X Factor winners, Gary Barlow, whose
Twitter name is @GBarlowOfficial, tweeted to his 972,000 followers to 'Check this bag of
goodies out http://www.AQuarterOf.co.uk.' Within seconds more than 15,000 people had
logged on to the retro sweet retailer's website.

    iomart Hosting managing director Sarah Haran, said: "The bandwidth graph for A Quarter
Of clearly shows the huge spike in visitors to the website but there were no issues other
than the retailer's staff having to go into overdrive to meet the unexpected demand for
Christmas orders!"

    Michael Parker, managing director of A Quarter Of, said: "We had no idea what was
going on. There was a sudden massive flood of orders, which, on top of Christmas
[http://www.aquarterof.co.uk/christmas-grotto-c-2002.html ], put a real strain on
operations. But we've got a great technology team and a great hosting company, so we just
ploughed on until we got everything done."

    A Quarter Of moved to iomart Hosting in 2007 after experiencing serious problems with
a previous provider.

    Michael Parker explained: "iomart Hosting have been really, really good since we moved
to them. I noticed a surge in traffic to the website last week when the tweet went out but
nothing more dramatic than that. In the past when we've had sudden surges of traffic, and
we've had a fair few, we frequently had the server go down and were completely unable to
cope. In one instance in the run up to Christmas in 2003, the site went down for 8 hours
and I ended up with an email inbox with 5,000 emails in it. We had to put the phone on
automatic answering because we just couldn't cope! This time with iomart Hosting
everything went smoothly."

    So what sweets did the Take That star buy?

    Michael Parker says: "We're not in a position to say what it was that Gary Barlow
ordered from us. But we are incredibly proud to count him as a fan. Lots of people in the
office have been fans of his for years and some of them are still a little bit giddy about
the whole thing.

    It's great to know that even superstars love retro sweets. There's something about
enjoying them which transports you back a much simpler time."

    A Quarter Of [http://www.aquarterof.co.uk ] recently featured on Nigella Lawson's
website as her 'sweetshop of choice', and also counts MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace
as a fan.

    iomart Hosting provides managed hosting and cloud services for a number of well-known
online retailers. It is a subsidiary of iomart Group plc which is ranked as one of the top
25 cloud services providers in the world by Talkin' Cloud 50 and was named Scottish
Digital IT Company of the Year 2011.

    Notes for editors:

    About iomart Hosting

    iomart Hosting is one of the UK's leading providers of complex managed hosting and
cloud computing services to the enterprise market. It owns and manages its own network
infrastructure, including five UK data centres, offering a unique 100% uptime guarantee.
Services include: Private and Hybrid Cloud, Colocation, Content Delivery Networks, IP
Transit, Cloud Storage and Email.

    Clients include: Cimex, BT plc, Stagecoach, Newsquest, Learndirect, SoftCat, London
School of Economics, Shine TV, STV, and Servecentric.

    iomart Hosting is an ISO9001 & ISO27001 certified company. The company is fully
accredited at Gold Partner level with VMware, Oracle and Microsoft. It is part of AIM
listed iomart Group plc.

    About iomart Group plc

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

    By physically owning and managing its own global network infrastructure, iomart offers
world-beating levels of service to its customers. The Group offers a unique 100% uptime
guarantee with all hosting services being engineered to ensure no single point of failure.

    iomart Group operates in its chosen markets through a number of subsidiaries: iomart
Hosting, RapidSwitch, Titan Internet, Easyspace and Westcoastcloud. The group has been
listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) since April
2000.

    For more information about iomart Group plc visit http://www.iomart.com

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

Source: iomart Hosting

FXDD Launches JForex Mobile App for iPhone and iPad

- FXDD's JForex mobile app allows clients to trade and manage accounts on-the-go -

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FXDD, a leader in online Forex trading and education, today announced the release of its JForex mobile application. The application, developed by FXDD and powered by Dukascopy Bank SA, allows clients to trade Forex anywhere using their iPhones or iPads.

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Available for free through the Apple iTunes store, the FXDD JForex app lets traders efficiently manage orders while accessing streaming quotes, advanced charting and other resources on-the-go.

"FXDD excels in offering its clients cutting-edge technology and the latest tools to help maximize trading performance," said John Corbett, director of marketing at FXDD.  "Our latest mobile app, JForex, uses FXDD's proprietary technology to provide clients with seamless trading and account access, along with streaming market news and in-depth price information."

JForex is FXDD's fourth mobile application, and the third designed specifically for the iPhone and iPad. FXDD's mobile platforms now include: JForex, iTrader and Currenex iProTrader for the iPhone and iPad, as well as FXDD MT4 droidTrader for Android devices.

To download the FXDD JForex mobile application, please visit: http://www.fxdd.com/en/about-fxdd/on-the-web.html

Key features of the FXDD JForex mobile app include:

    --  Account information instantaneously synced across all devices
    --  Live, secure and persistent connection with the server
    --  Live charts and technical analysis
    --  In-depth price information provided by high/low tables and pivot points
    --  Dow Jones FX Market News
    --  Dow Jones Economic Calendar
    --  ECN liquidity (100-200 mio on majors)
    --  Instant order execution
    --  Access to trading reports
About FXDD

FXDD (http://www.fxdd.com), a Foreign Exchange Dealer registered with the CFTC and a member of the National Futures Association, is headquartered in New York City's 7 World Trade Center. FXDD is a leader in online Forex trading and education, dedicated to providing superior customer service, powerful trading technology, and reliable streaming liquidity. FXDD provides services to individual and institutional traders, hedge funds, commercial entities, brokerage firms and money managers around the world. FXDD offers 24-hour Forex trading by way of its trading platforms, which include: MetaTrader, PowerTrader, Mirror Trader, FXDDTrader and JForex. The Company's services currently provide competitive interbank pricing, no-interest accounts, and automated execution. FXDD also provides 50:1 leverage on major currencies in the US, as well as competitive bid-to-ask spreads.

Follow FXDD on Twitter at twitter.com/fxdd and on Facebook at facebook.fxdd.com.

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CONTACT: John Corbett, FXDD, +1-212-266-0888, jcorbett@fxdd.com; Paul Newmann, Fleishman-Hillard, +1-312-729-3647, paul.newmann@fleishman.com

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

PLYmedia Rolls Out adk2 Ad Server, the First Free Ad Server Generating Greater Revenue for Publishers in the $9 Billion Long Tail Global Ad Market

Based on results from 500 publishers who doubled their effective CPM, the profitable PLYmedia has a proven record of increasing ad revenue for this growing market through international traffic monetization, yield optimization & video integration

PALO ALTO, Calif. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With more and more US-based and international publishers deriving an increasing percentage of their traffic from multiple markets, online ad solution provider PLYmedia is rolling out adk2, the first free ad serving solution supporting small to mid-sized publishers in the $9 billion Long Tail Global market.

The fact that 81% of Internet users aren't from the US - even though most leading international websites are US-based - prompted noted Kleiner Perkins Partner Mary Meeker to say that "we're not in Kansas anymore."

Even WWE.com, the leading website for the ever-so-American-sport of professional wrestling ranked among the top 500 US websites according to Quantcast, derives nearly 60% of its traffic from outside the US.

With so much international traffic, how can small to mid-sized publishers find an ad server to optimize their traffic from Kansas, as well as Kenya, Korea, Kuwait and Kosovo?

Today, online publishers seeking an ad server can select either OpenX or Google (Dart for Publishers). However, both solutions are designed for larger publishers, require a significant IT investment from publishers and aren't optimized for increasing revenue from international traffic.

"There are over 1 million online publishers generating $100 - $50,000 in ad revenues per month - the Long Tail Global Publishers - and they don't have an ad serving solution built for their needs," said Mr. Avishay Raviv, COO and President at PLYmedia, a developer of solutions for online publishers.

"The hundreds of publishers we contacted told us that they wanted an ad serving solution to increase revenue," added Avishay. "They see international traffic monetization alongside video and ad optimization as the keys for achieving greater revenue, and by doubling their effective CPM and ultimately, their revenue with adk2, we proved them right."

To address the needs of this $9 billion Long Tail Global Publisher ad market, adk2 is a free solution which:

    --  Enables international traffic monetization and revenue optimization
        regardless of  the country from where the traffic originated
    --  Facilitates video ad serving which results in greater ad revenue
    --  Offers comprehensive yield optimization across data sources, ad units
        and traffic source
    --  Is up and running in less than 15 minutes while providing publisher
        control
    --  Includes an actionable analytics dashboard to provide publishers with
        comprehensive decision making tools
"Since implementing PLYmedia's adk2 ad server, we have increased ad revenue by 174% by monetizing and optimizing our international traffic across our websites," said Johnnie Karlan, CEO, ad2com.

"We adopted PLYmedia's adk2 ad server to increase the ad growth for our online advertising business," said Sanjaya Molligoda, President of FunBox. "adk2 is easy to use and is already helping us to better monetize our international traffic and serve new performance video campaigns that are increasing our offerings and revenues."

About PLYmedia

PLYmedia develops solutions which enable publishers to Localize, Manage and Monetize international audiences for global long tail sites.

PLYmedia solutions which enable our publishers to succeed include:

    --  adk2  free ad serving platform
    --  AdStract online video advertising yield optimizer
    --  subPLY localization solution for online video, providing professionally
        produced captions and transcripts in over 50 languages for live and
        on-demand streams
PLYmedia is a privately owned and profitable company headquartered in Palo Alto, California with an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel. For more information, please visit http://www.adk2.com or http://www.plymedia.com.

Contact info:Uriah Av-RonPR for PLYmediaEmail: pr@plymedia.comTel: (646) 755-6120

SOURCE  PLYmedia

PLYmedia

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

Weight Watchers Unveils New Barcode Scanner App

Continued Innovations Make It Even Easier To Make Smarter Choices On The Go

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Weight Watchers today announced the availability of the Weight Watchers® Barcode Scanner, a new mobile app that scans barcodes and provides accurate PointsPlus® values for thousands of products which can be tracked directly from a scan--no additional data entry to a Weight Watchers tracker is needed. With the help of the new app, users will be able to make informed decisions through a branded foods database, taking the guess work out of making the right choices while food shopping. Available in the United States for iOS and Android platforms, the app will be available through iTunes and Android Market and requires a subscription to Weight Watchers Online or Weight Watchers eTools to use. The app is also accessible on the iPod Touch with the minimum camera capability requirement for the barcode scanning functionality.

"Today's consumers look to technology to simplify their lives in every way possible," said Mike Basone President of WeightWatchers.com and Chief Technology Officer. "The barcode scanner application will help them better navigate the supermarket aisles to make smarter food choices while facilitating additional food tracking-  a technique that is key to weight loss success. Our main objective with all of our mobile applications is to provide our subscribers with ubiquitous access to all the tools necessary to reach their goals."

While separate from the Weight Watchers mobile tracking app, scanned foods available on the barcode scanner app can be added to a user's favorites' or to their daily tracker.  Additionally, the new barcode scanner app can compare multiple scanned products--a feature that can be useful when it comes to planning meals and shopping lists.

The new Weight Watchers Barcode Scanner app does require a supported smartphone with an internet connection. However, even offline, the app will still allow users to compare previously scanned items, access their personal shopping history and utilize the PointsPlus calculator. With the launch of the Weight Watchers Barcode Scanner app, subscribers have even more access to the tools they need to stay on plan.

About Weight Watchers International, Inc.
Weight Watchers International, Inc. is the world's leading provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company-owned and franchise operations. Weight Watchers holds over 45,000 meetings each week where members receive group support and learn about healthy eating patterns, behavior modification and physical activity. WeightWatchers.com provides innovative, subscription weight management products over the Internet and is the leading Internet-based weight management provider in the world. In addition, Weight Watchers offers a wide range of products, publications and programs for those interested in weight loss and weight control.

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Weight Watchers International, Inc.

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Abby Hodes, of Ketchum for Weight Watchers, +1-646-935-4128, Abby.Hodes@Ketchum.com

Leading Travel Management Company Egencia Acquires Self Booking Tool Provider Traveldoo

LONDON, PARIS, MUNICH and BRUSSELS, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Egencia(TM), an Expedia, Inc. company, today announced that it has acquired Traveldoo, a leading provider of Web and mobile platforms for business travel management.         

Traveldoo's leading corporate travel booking tool complements Egencia's fully-integrated Travel Management Company services platform, with its innovative corporate travel technologies. Traveldoo's unique combination of user-friendly technology and broad content are aligned with Egencia's strategy of leveraging technology to provide a better corporate travel management solution.

"With technology and innovation at the core of our business, Traveldoo is a natural addition to our company," said Rob Greyber, President of Egencia. "This acquisition positions Egencia to continue to expand our reach and further differentiate our offering in the market."

Traveldoo will remain autonomous, operating as a business unit of Egencia. There will be no changes for Traveldoo's clients and partners.  All Traveldoo employees will remain with the company, including the company's co-Founder, Nabih El Aroussi. Mr. El Aroussi will continue to lead the company as the Managing Director, overseeing the day-to-day business as well as shaping its strategic direction; he will report directly to Rob Greyber, President of Egencia .

"Being under the Egencia umbrella will provide Traveldoo with a unique opportunity to accelerate our growth globally while strengthening our financial position," said El Aroussi.  "We are thrilled about the opportunity to grow with and contribute to a fast-growing innovator like Egencia."   

Founded in 2000 in France, Traveldoo's solutions and services simplify travel planning and booking, help centralise travel data, optimise travel spend, improve risk and crisis management and make business travellers' and travel arrangers' lives easier. Traveldoo today serves more than 4,000 clients in over 50 countries.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Egencia, an Expedia, Inc. Company
Egencia is the fifth largest travel management company in the world. As part of Expedia, Inc., (NASDAQ: EXPE), the world's largest travel marketplace, Egencia helps businesses get ahead by offering the only truly integrated corporate travel service. Egencia's industry expertise helps drive results that matter, delivering meaningful advancements that have a real impact. By combining a powerful offline and online service, Egencia delivers a complete corporate travel offering supported by global market expertise and a best-in-class technology platform.

For more information, go to http://www.egencia.co.uk

Egencia and the Egencia logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.© 2011 Egencia, LLC. All rights reserved. CST # 2083922-50

About Traveldoo
Traveldoo is the provider of Web and mobile platforms for business travel. Traveldoo solutions simplify travel planning and booking, optimise travel spend, improve risk and crisis management and make business travellers' lives easier.

SOURCE  Egencia

Egencia

CONTACT: Egencia Europe, R. Boissicat, +33 6 12 56 32 26, r.boissicat@egencia.com; Egencia North America & APAC, Sonia Reid, +1-425-679-7801, sreid@egencia.com

Web Site: https://www.egencia.co.uk

VerticalResponse Acquires Roost(TM); Adds Leading Social Media Technology Platform to Lineup of Marketing Tools for Small Businesses

Integrated offering will make it easier and more affordable than ever for small businesses to build and manage engaging customer relationships

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VerticalResponse, a leading provider of self-service marketing solutions for small businesses including email marketing, online surveys, event marketing and direct mail marketing, today announced its acquisition of Roost, a privately held social media marketing technology company based in San Francisco. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Effective immediately, VerticalResponse users can now sign up to create, schedule, manage and measure their social media marketing campaigns from one convenient dashboard. The service is free, and VerticalResponse customers can learn more and sign up at http://www.verticalresponse.com/introducing-roost.Now with robust social media campaign deployment and management as part of its portfolio, VerticalResponse offers all the tools small organizations and non-profits need to help keep and acquire new customers through engaging, opt-in communications."This is the first acquisition for VerticalResponse in the nearly 11 years we've been in business, so it's a truly exciting time for us," said Janine Popick, VerticalResponse CEO. "The number of our customers who share their email marketing campaigns with their social networks has increased over 1,400 percent since the beginning of 2011, so it's clear that small businesses understand the power of social media. Now with Roost's social media marketing tools, they can take their customer engagement efforts to the next level."Roost's proprietary technology solves the nagging problem all small organizations face when thinking about social media: "What do I post and when do I post it?" The tools take the guesswork - and time commitment - out of social media marketing, enabling users to:

    --  Create, schedule and publish Facebook and Twitter campaigns from one
        place, in just 20 minutes per week.
    --  Choose what to share from free suggested content, solving the problem of
        "What to post?" Libraries of suggested content are based on the user's
        industry, ranging from hospitality to real estate, as well as interests,
        such as health, entertainment or technology.
    --  Create a custom content calendar, for higher audience engagement.
    --  Get a unique score based on social engagement, to see how well campaigns
        are resonating with followers.
"We couldn't have asked for a better, more complementary partner than VerticalResponse," said Alex Chang, Roost CEO. "We built Roost with the simple goal of making social media marketing easy for small businesses. VerticalResponse is all about helping small businesses succeed through smart, affordable marketing. By joining forces, we aim to provide the most comprehensive suite of marketing tools that they can start using right away."Following the acquisition, Chang will serve as Vice President, Social Platform. Roost employees will fill various positions within the VerticalResponse organization and focus on growing social media marketing for small businesses.In the upcoming months, VerticalResponse plans to announce:

    --  New, deeper integration between social media and email marketing, all
        from one interface.
    --  Even more robust reporting to measure performance.
    --  New features to listen, monitor and respond to audiences.
    --  The inclusion of more social networks.
"We treat our email promotions like events, in the sense that we try to build a lot of social media activity around them," said Peter Dziedzic, owner of skoah Boston, a skin care company and spa in Boston's trendy South End neighborhood. The company currently manages its email marketing campaigns through VerticalResponse and uses Roost for all planned social media communications. "Being able to launch an email promotion and pre-plan our social media efforts around it, all at once from one platform, will make things so much easier."ABOUT VERTICALRESPONSEVerticalResponse Inc. provides a full suite of Web-based, self-service marketing solutions for small businesses including email marketing, social media, event marketing, direct mail and online surveys. Its mission is to empower small businesses and non-profit organizations to easily and affordably create, share and analyze their own marketing campaigns. Users can benefit from a wide variety of features including more than 700 free email marketing templates; the ability to create, schedule and publish content over social media networks; and robust reporting so that they can understand campaign success. VerticalResponse is headquartered in San Francisco, Calif. For more information visit http://www.verticalresponse.com, and connect on Twitter at@VR4SmallBiz and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/verticalresponse. Learn more about Roost's social media marketing tools for small business here and by following @Roost.

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.Janine Popickhttps://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=92010

SOURCE  VerticalResponse

VerticalResponse

CONTACT: Connie Sung Moyle, Office,  +1-415-808-6781, Cell, +1-626-378-9379, cmoyle@verticalresponse.com

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

Are Your Toys Safe?

BRUSSELS, December 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Christmas is a very busy time of year for Santa Claus! He has to get the sleigh ready,
feed his reindeers, check his list to be sure he hasn't forgotten any good girls and
boys... and make sure that the toys the elves have purchased are not only fun, but also
safe!

    This is the goal of the European Toy Safety Campaign that the European Commission has
launched this month; it intends to show how to get the safest toys, and how to use them
safely!

    The campaign includes a video clip with toy safety tips, and introduces the 'CE
marking' little robot who tests the toys in a vast toy shop to make sure they are safe for
children to use, after the guard has done his last night round. Cards with toy safety tips
reinforce this message in hundreds of toy stores all over the EU.

    This video clip was disseminated with a large success on Internet and it is now
available for TV broadcasts as a public service message.

    Please find the 45-seconds video clip on various formats (H264 HD and H264 SD), the
MP3 sound file and the B-roll, by clicking on the following links:
http://www.emakina-eu.net/share/safety_toys

   
                                          Video Material

   
    FTP DETAILS:
    Host: emakina-eu.net
    Login: safety_toys
    Password: gap3cR2f
    Web: http://www.emakina-eu.net/share/safety_toys

Source: European Commission

For more information on the video: Fiona Chevalier, fch@emakina.eu, +32-2-400-40-39

IBM Acquisition of Emptoris Bolsters Smarter Commerce Initiative, Helps Reduce Procurement Costs and Risks

Spend Management Software Extends Cloud-Based Analytics to Procurement Organizations to Help Improve Business Profitability

ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Emptoris Inc., a leading provider of cloud and on-premise analytics software that brings more intelligence to procurement and supply chain operations with spend, supplier and contract management for Smarter Commerce.  Financial terms were not disclosed.

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With more than 350 customers in 75 countries, Emptoris is based in Burlington, Mass. with offices in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Australia, India, Brazil and China.  Emptoris' global clients span multiple industries including consumer products, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, chemical/oil/gas, utilities, construction and industrial manufacturing.

The acquisition is the latest addition to IBM's Smarter Commerce initiative, launched in March 2011, which is aimed at helping companies respond to shifting customer buying patterns.  Emptoris brings to IBM Smarter Commerce a set of new, flexible and integrated solutions that orchestrate and manage the sourcing and procurement of goods and materials as part of supply chain management. Supply chain intelligence using these solutions enables better inventory management and can create large savings opportunities.

For example, a large global oil and gas company established a centralized sourcing network across its entire enterprise operating in more than 80 countries, which enabled them to focus on the most strategic, highest cost, frequently-purchased items.  This brought speed, transparency and simplification to the sourcing process.  As a result, the company runs thousands of sourcing events per year managing more than 15,000 suppliers in 10 languages, achieving more than 9 percent reduction on managed categories of goods.

IBM has estimated that the Smarter Commerce initiative is a $20 billion market opportunity in software alone.  Smarter Commerce helps organizations that are struggling to meet the demands of rapidly shifting customer buying patterns in the era of mobile and social networks. This new digital marketplace requires companies to respond rapidly to customer demands by automating their buying, marketing, selling and service processes.  Developing the right procurement strategy and an adaptive supply chain are keys to success in this evolving environment.  According to industry analysts(1), IBM is a recognized leader in multiple categories within Smarter Commerce.

With this acquisition, IBM builds on its capabilities in the "buy" aspect of Smarter Commerce and extends it to a new line of c-suite executives - chief procurement officers.  This growing list of decision makers includes chief information officers, chief financial officers, chief supply chain officers and chief marketing officers.   Procurement and sourcing professionals increasingly need better supplier management, spend analysis and contract management solutions to lower sourcing costs and risks.  Emptoris is a leader in delivering these benefits by automating vendor selection, negotiation, management and compliance. 

Emptoris' spend management solutions complement the existing B2B integration and supply chain management capabilities IBM acquired through the purchase of Sterling Commerce in 2010. The Emptoris acquisition will allow IBM to deliver more solutions focused on the needs of sourcing and procurement professionals.

"IBM is continuing to deliver innovative solutions to help organizations put the customer at the center of their business operations," said Craig Hayman, General Manager of Industry Solutions at IBM. "Procurement is being asked to show how it can deliver value to the organization.  Adding Emptoris strengthens the comprehensive capabilities we deliver and enables IBM to meet the specific needs of chief procurement officers." 

"Emptoris leadership in the 'buy' or supply chain capabilities of Smarter Commerce enables customers to better source, optimize and control enterprise spending," said Patrick Quirk, CEO, Emptoris. "Procurement officers need to manage the full engagement, integrating suppliers with key internal systems and have the capability and visibility to manage compliance and mitigate supply risk.  That is the value we bring to the procurement organization."

The Emptoris acquisition also will complement IBM's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Business Process Outsourcing capabilities within its Global Process Services organization.   Emptoris' expertise and technology enhances IBM's Procurement and Supply Chain services, including its ability to apply category expertise and global operations to help clients streamline and automate supplier interactions, resulting in improved strategic sourcing, reduced service costs, and greater savings from spend with suppliers.

Founded in 1999, Emptoris has over 725 employees around the world. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2012, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory reviews. 

About Emptoris
For more information, please visit the Emptoris Web site: http://www.emptoris.com.

About IBM
For more information on IBM Smarter Commerce, visit:  http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/en/smarter_commerce/overview/.

(1) "The Forrester Wave: Comprehensive Integration Solutions, Q4 2010", Forrester Research, Inc., November 9, 2010
"The Forrester Wave: B2C eCommerce Platforms", Forrester Research, Inc., October 21, 2010

Contact: Michael Avvi, +1-914-766-1561, Julie Redard, +1-978-399-5076

SOURCE  IBM

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F3 Technologies Launches FargoTunes(TM)

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- F3 Technologies, Inc. (Pinksheets: FTCH) today officially launched its newest online service, FargoTunes.com, connecting independent artists to all the popular online music and film sale websites, and have begun an in-depth marketing program to introduce it to independent music and film artists.

"As part of our continuing commitment to shareholders, I am pleased to announce we have launched FargoTunes and met our self-imposed deadline of December 15," commented Frank Connor, chief executive officer of F3 Technologies. "After going through a month long beta of the FargoTunes platform, we made numerous changes to the site's coding as well as to its interface and layout to better serve the artists using the site."

FargoTunes is designed to help connect independent music and film artists to all of the most popular online music and film sale platforms, such as iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Artists that sign up on FargoTunes (http://www.fargotunes.com) can easily create releases of their music in a variety of forms: as an album, an EP, a single, a dual-album, or even a box-set. Artists are then able to choose which online stores they want their creative works released and sold through and can even sign up several purchasable services.

"As we mentioned before, FargoTunes will also help F3 in our plan to grow the content base of FargoTube(TM), F3's own online music store, fan site, and free artist website platform. Together, these two systems will allow artists to set up and sell their works across a multitude of online retailers, while also having the unique ability to interact with fans through FargoTube's integrated social networking component," Connor concluded.

ABOUT F3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (http://www.f3technologies.com)
F3 Technologies is a software innovator that creates specialized social networks for groups ranging from homeowners associations to music fans. Its products include Interaction Community Systems(TM), an online tool for homeowners associations and other member groups; Interactive Defense System(TM), for police and other municipal departments; and Website Tournament, a transparent and competitive marketplace for site design.

Comments are based on current management expectations, and are considered "forward-looking statements," generally preceded by words such as "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," or "intends." We cannot promise future returns. Our statements reflect our best judgment at the time they are issued, and we disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements as the result of new information or future events. We urge investors to review the risks and uncertainties within its filings with the OTC Markets and/or Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
James Canouse
770 521 2194

SOURCE  F3 Technologies, Inc.

F3 Technologies, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.f3technologies.com

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We are advised by BT that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, BT Advise, Knowledge That Delivers, on a Global Scale, issued 15-Dec-2011 over PR Newswire, as it was issued prematurely.

SOURCE  BT

BT

CONTACT: Kris Kozamchak, Kris.kozamchak@bt.com, +972-830-8135, or Diane Noe, Diane.noe@bt.com, +1-703-622-3143

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

Micro Strategies Announces 'TECHbiz Learning,' a Center for IBM® and Microsoft® Technologies

Instruction by certified solution implementers prepares IT Management and Operations personnel to apply new skill sets to benefit their organizations

MALVERN, Pa. and DENVILLE, N.J., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Strategies Inc. today announced the opening of "TECHbiz Learning," a center providing IT training tailored to the needs of management and operations personnel throughout the Greater Philadelphia and New York City Metropolitan areas.

The TECHbiz Learning curriculum prepares System Administrators through IT Managers to evaluate and harness the benefits of the latest IBM® and Microsoft® technologies for their organizations. Complimentary training sessions encompass both technical and management learning tracks across key technology areas, including: Virtualization, Storage Solutions, and Disaster Recovery.

"Supporting a rigorous curriculum with instructors who have field-proven success and the ability to demonstrate real-world solutions on the latest hardware/software platforms, combines the best of all learning opportunities," says Anthony L. Bongiovanni, founder and president of Micro Strategies. "Because these TECHbiz Learning instructors are certified by IBM and Microsoft and are practiced hands-on implementers, with an average of more than 20 years of experience, they are able to relate best practices and application-specific insights from their own project management and technical experiences."

Technical-track courses explore practical infrastructure considerations related to implementation and management of those technology solutions across an enterprise. Management-track courses address return-on-investment and total-cost-of-ownership issues in the context of technology options being assessed by senior IT managers responsible for strategic planning and investment.

Current TECHbiz Learning centers are located at 1200 Atwater Drive, Suite 165, Malvern, PA 19355 (serving GreaterPhiladelphia) and at 85 Bloomfield Ave, Denville, NJ 07834 (serving the New York City metro area).

To view the upcoming 2012 training course schedule, visit: http://www.TECHbizLearn.com.

About TECHbiz Learning

TECHbiz Learning was formed by Micro Strategies, a longtime business partner of IBM® and Microsoft® with premier partner status. Its no-cost no-obligation training curriculum draws upon the expertise of proven, solution implementers who are certified by IBM and Microsoft to demonstrate hardware and software advancements related to both technical and management interests. This enables personnel ranging from System Administrators through IT managers to acquire new skill sets to benefit their organizations-before a specific technology investment is made. TECHbiz Learning centers are located in Malvern, PA to serve the Greater Philadelphia area and in Denville, NJ to serve Metropolitan New York City. Other offerings include on-site training, whereby qualifying companies save travel time and costs by sharing our expertise with multiple team members-in their own IT environment, as well as IT consulting, offered by instructors based on technology expertise. To view the latest list of courses, visit http://www.TECHbizLearn.com.

    Media Contacts:
    Tricia Sangalang                         Sue Angelo
    TME Communications for TECHbiz Learning  Micro Strategies Inc.
    717.321.3797                             973.625.7721 ext. 6491
    tricias@tmecom.com                       sangelo@microstrat.com

SOURCE  Micro Strategies Inc.

Micro Strategies Inc.

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

Galaxy(TM) Nexus(TM) by Samsung Now Available on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network

First Smartphone to Combine Android(TM) 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and the Power of America's Fastest, Most Reliable 4G Network

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) and Google(TM) announced Galaxy(TM) Nexus(TM) is available starting today in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Customers can browse the Web, stream music and more at blazing speeds using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  Galaxy Nexus customers can enjoy access to the 4G LTE network in 190 markets covering over 200 million people across the United States, and fly through the Web with fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within the 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage area.

Galaxy Nexus runs Android(TM)4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, which brings an entirely new look and feel to Android.  Galaxy Nexus offers customers a redesigned user experience with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Near Field Communications (NFC) sharing with Android Beam(TM) and a full Web-browsing experience.  The lock screen, home screen, phone app and everything in between have been rethought and redesigned to make Android simple, beautiful and useful.  Galaxy Nexus also features an ultra-thin 9.47mm design with a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED(TM) Contour Display to watch movies, view pictures and play games that come to life in 720p (1280x720) resolution.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) features:

    --  Redesigned user interface - software navigation buttons, a first for
        Android smartphones, and a dedicated recent apps button to make
        multi-tasking easy
    --  Face Unlock - use state-of-the-art facial recognition to unlock Galaxy
        Nexus
    --  Android Beam(TM) - quickly share Web pages, apps, contacts and
        YouTube(TM) videos with friends by simply tapping two compatible phones
        together
    --  Redesigned Camera - introduces panorama mode, 1080p video capture,
        zero-shutter lag for instant photo capturing, and effects such as silly
        faces and background replacement
    --  People Application - browse friends, family and coworkers, see their
        photos in high-resolution and check their latest status updates from
        Google+ and other social networks
    --  Cloud Services - keep email, contacts, photos, music, browser bookmarks
        and other data synced to the cloud, available across multiple devices so
        customers never lose important data
    --  Google Music - upload up to 20,000 songs to the cloud, discover and buy
        new music from Android Market(TM), and stream it instantly on Galaxy
        Nexus and from the Web for free
    --  Google+ - Create a Google+ account right from the phone and check status
        updates, manage circles, quickly share updates and photos, video chat
        with up to ten friends with Mobile Hangouts, and chat with groups of
        friends with Google+ Messenger
    --  Support for Google Mobile(TM) Services - Gmail(TM), Google Maps(TM) with
        3D maps and free turn-by-turn navigation, Google Earth(TM), Movie
        Studio, YouTube, syncing with Google Calendar(TM), a redesigned Google+
        app and access to more than 300,000 apps, millions of eBooks, thousands
        of movies to rent, and millions of songs available to download from
        Android Market
Additional features:

    --  Dual-core 1.2 GHz application processor and HTML5 Web browser -
        optimized dual-core processing with Android 4.0 combined with lightning
        fast 4G LTE connectivity for fast downloading of graphics, applications
        processing and Web browsing
    --  Mobile Hotspot capability - share 4G LTE or 3G connection with up to 10
        Wi-Fi-enabled devices
    --  5-megapixel rear-facing camera with zero-shutter lag for instant photo
        capturing, autofocus and LED flash with full 1080p recording
    --  Front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat
    --  Textured soft-touch back cover - enhances the ergonomic feel and makes
        the phone slip-resistant
    --  Bluetooth®( )3.0 technology - support for headset, hands-free, stereo,
        phonebook access, human interface device (HID) and object push for vCard
        and vCalendar
    --  1 GB RAM and 32 GB on-board memory (actual formatted capacity will be
        less)

Pricing and data packages:

    --  Galaxy Nexus is available now in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
        and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $299.99 with a new two-year
        customer agreement.
    --  Customers that purchase a Galaxy Nexus by Samsung will need to subscribe
        to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly
        access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for
        2 GB of data.
Customers can visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/galaxynexus for more information on the Galaxy Nexus.  For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.

Google, Nexus, Android, YouTube, Google, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Calendar, and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Makenzie Blythe, MWW Group for Samsung Mobile, +1-214-414-3331, mblythe@mww.com; or Randall Sarafa, Google, sarafa@google.com

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

Noveda Technologies Partners With USGBC to Develop New Application for LEED Automation

WASHINGTON and BRANCHBURG, N.J., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Noveda Technologies, the leader in web-based real-time energy and water monitoring, announced today that they are partnering with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its LEED Automation program to develop an application supporting the LEED program.  This application will be available through USGBC's online App Lab and is designed for use with internet browsers, tablet PCs, and smartphones.

The USGBC's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification system is the foremost program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of green buildings. Over 43,000 projects are currently participating in the commercial and institutional LEED rating systems, comprising more than 7.9 billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states and 120 countries.  The LEED App Lab was started by the USGBC as a way to leverage multiple partners and expand the presence of green buildings worldwide.

"The USGBC has a long and successful history of pioneering the adoption of green building practices," said Govi Rao, president and CEO of Noveda Technologies. "We're honored to be a USGBC technology partner and look forward to assisting the USGBC in their efforts to reduce building greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for building occupants and the larger community."

"Buildings have a significant impact on energy, water resources and human health and contribute to nearly 40% of total carbon emissions," said Mahesh Ramanujam, COO of USGBC. "LEED has been pivotal in the global adoption of green building practices that have resulted in reductions in resource consumption and correspondingly, in environmental footprint. This partnership with Noveda is one in a series of steps taken by the USGBC to transform the building marketplace and drive further reductions in carbon emissions worldwide."

About Noveda Technologies:
Noveda Technologies is the leader in web-based, real-time energy and water management. The company's hardware, software and consulting services help reduce energy and water usage, optimize performance of renewable energy systems, and reduce the carbon footprint for customers across commercial/retail, industrial, government, education, and utility sectors. Noveda also offers real-time collaboration tools that leverage social media to educate and empower stakeholder communities and make the smart grid a reality today. The company has users in over 33 countries with offices in the US, UK, India and Israel. For more information, visit http://www.noveda.com or call 908-534-8855.

About U.S Green Building Council (USGBC):
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

With a community comprising 78 local affiliates, nearly 16,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 170,000 LEED Professional Credential holders, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013. USGBC leads a diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students.

Noveda Technologies Contact:
Hari Venugopalan
Noveda Technologies
Tel: 908-442-1577
Email: hvenugopalan@noveda.com

USGBC Contact:
Ashley Katz
U.S. Green Building Council
Tel : 202-742-3738
Email : akatz@usgbc.org

Media Relations Contact:
Dionne Manchester
GW Communications for Noveda
Tel: 212-786-6068
Email: dionne@GWCco.com

SOURCE  Noveda Technologies

Noveda Technologies

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

Set Sail in Style: Expedia.com Adds New Luxury and River Cruise Options

New additions to Expedia's industry best-in-class cruise portfolio - upscale and river cruising - among the hottest trends in the cruise industry

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel agency, today added a boutique selection of new luxury and river cruise booking options to the company's already industry-leading cruise portfolio. Expedia.com now offers eight award-winning luxury cruise brands and three top-ranked river cruise brands.

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"The cruise industry offers a remarkable range of options. The traditional 'Love Boat'-style cruise from our youth is a thing of the past," said Joe Megibow, vice president and general manager, Expedia.com. "Today, if you spend even just a moment looking, you will find a cruise option that is tailored to your specific interest, taste, region and budget. And we're proud that Expedia has become the preferred booking partner for savvy modern cruisers."

In addition to the benefits people have always enjoyed with cruising like seeing multiple destinations but only unpacking once, modern cruises are noteworthy for the range of amenities they offer to customers, including world-class entertainment, extensive dining options catering to a variety of palates, family activities and sumptuous spas with extensive exercise options.

The luxury cruise lines now offered by Expedia include:

    --  Azamara Club Cruises
    --  Crystal Cruises
    --  Oceania Cruises
    --  Paul Gaugin Cruises
    --  Regent Seven Sea Cruises
    --  Seabourn
    --  Silversea
    --  Windstar Cruises

Expedia.com's luxury cruise offerings now comprise 28 ships. The luxury lines offer cruises to destinations including the Mediterranean and Northern Europe in the summer and South America, the Arctic and the Caribbean in the winter. Cruisers can tour the globe, traverse the beaches of Tahiti and the tranquil waters of the South Pacific, or circle Africa and the Red Sea. The options are limitless.

River cruising is one of the fastest-growing cruise sectors. River cruise lines now offered by Expedia include:

    --  Avalon Waterways
    --  Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
    --  Viking River Cruises

Because most major cities grew to prominence because of their proximity to waterways, river cruising has become a popular way to experience many of the world's greatest cities and regions in Europe, Asia and Egypt. River cruisers can walk right off the ship and into the center of town. All of the brands Expedia now offers include shore excursions at each of the stops on the river cruise itinerary. Expedia's river cruise offerings now feature 55 ships.

With the addition of luxury and river cruises to the Expedia portfolio, Expedia is now the only online travel agency that gives customers the ability to shop exclusively for river and luxury cruises with one-click ease.  For more information on booking a cruise, please visit cruise.expedia.com.

About ExpediaExpedia.com is the world's leading online travel site, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http://www.expedia.com/, 1-800-EXPEDIA) aims to provide the latest technology and the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, and services. With the Expedia Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com customers can get the best rates available online for all types of travel.

Expedia and Expedia.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST: 2029030-50

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Sarah Keeling of Expedia.com, +1-425-679-8917, skeeling@expedia.com; or Devon Nagle of HL Group, +1-646-460-8911, dnagle@hlgrp.com, for Expedia, Inc.

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

ChipMOS REPORTS NOVEMBER 2011 REVENUE; REITERATES OUTLOOK; COMMENCES SHARE REPURCHASE

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: IMOS) today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of November 2011. The Company also announced it has commenced its previously announced share repurchase program of up to US$10 million of the Company's common shares.  The Board approved share repurchase underscores the Company's continued commitment to its shareholders.

Revenue for the month of November 2011 was NT$1,524.9 million or US$50.3 million, a decrease of 6.0% from the month of October 2011 and an increase of 9.3% from the same period in 2010. (All translations from NT dollars to U.S. dollars were made at the exchange rate of NT$30.31 against US$1.00 as of November 30, 2011.)

The Company noted that with revenue of NT$3,147.8 million or US$103.8 million for the first two months of the fourth quarter 2011, the quarter is developing inline with prior guidance reflecting customer order stability despite weakness in the broader global market.  Strength in higher margin testing services helped offset expected declines in bumping and assembly services.   The Company continues to expect fourth quarter of 2011 revenue to be flat to up or down in the single digits, as compared to third quarter of 2011 revenue of NT$4,461.5 million with gross margin on a consolidated basis in the range of 4.0% to 9.0%.

Consolidated Monthly Revenues (Unaudited)

                  November    October     November       MoM        YoY
                    2011        2011        2010       Change     Change
                 ---------   --------    ---------      ------     ------
     Revenues       1,524.9    1,622.9      1,394.8       -6.0%       9.3%
       (NT$
     million)
     Revenues          50.3       53.5         46.0       -6.0%       9.3%
       (US$
     million)

ChipMOS' November 2011 consolidated revenues included revenues of ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS Taiwan"), ChipMOS U.S.A., Inc., MODERN MIND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED and its wholly-owned subsidiary ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Shanghai) LTD. ("ChipMOS Shanghai"), and ThaiLin Semiconductor Corp. ("ThaiLin").

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.:

ChipMOS (http://www.chipmos.com) is a leading independent provider of semiconductor testing and assembly services to customers in Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu and Southern Taiwan Science Parks in Taiwan and Shanghai, ChipMOS and its subsidiaries provide testing and assembly services to a broad range of customers, including leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this announcement may be viewed as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in the Company's other filings with the SEC.

Contacts:

    In Taiwan                      In the U.S.
                        ---------                      -----------
    Dr. S.K. Chen                  Chesha Gibbons
    ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES            Director of Investor
     (Bermuda) LTD.                 Relations
    +886-6-507-7712                +1-415-730-1307
    s.k._chen@chipmos.com           chesha_gibbons@chipmos.com

                                   David Pasquale
                                   Global IR Partners
                                   +1-914-337-8801
                                    dpasquale@globalirpartners.com

SOURCE  ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.

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

BT Advise, Knowledge That Delivers, on a Global Scale

LONDON, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BT today announced the formation of BT Advise, which brings together the BT Global Services experts who deliver consulting, systems integration and managed services around the world under one team and one name. Customers will benefit from engaging with a team comprising 4,500 highly skilled professionals who will apply industry leading processes and methodologies with improved consistency. BT Advise will be further reinforced through hiring programmes aligned to a pipeline of new customer contracts with many of the world's leading private and public organisations.

BT Advise delivers consulting, integration and managed services through global practices organised around the BT Global Services core capabilities, such as security, customer relationship management, unified communications, mobility, managed network services, managed IT services and business technology. BT Advise also provides consulting services to other telecom operators. The BT Advise practitioners will help customers more effectively access the many innovations developed specifically for BT's priority sectors such as Government, Health, Global Banking and Financial Markets, Consumer Packaged Goods, Logistics, Manufacturing and Pharmaceuticals.

A BT Advise Academy is being founded to provide the rigorous approach to professional accreditation required by our customers. It will build up a learning culture based on knowledge communities sharing global best practices, with a mission to attract and retain the brightest talent.

BT already advises many of the world's most reputed corporations and government organisations and is recognised as one of the world's leading providers of communications-centric advisory services. Joel Stradling from industry analyst house Current Analysis said: "BT has a significant global professional service capability, enabling it to address complex projects and network outsourcing deals." Sandra O'Boyle, also from Current Analysis, continues: "BT Global Services' in-house consulting and professional services strengths are a differentiator. BT has done a good job of packaging these into 'Quick Start' engagements around key areas such as mobility, security, unified communications and IT operational efficiency."

BT Advise is led by Luis Alvarez, President BT Global Services, and Ray Stanton, Vice President BT Advise in BT Global Services.

Luis Alvarez said: "Many of our customers face complex challenges and expect solutions that flex and meet that complexity. They deserve the best choice of technology and vendors, combined with global consistency. They require knowledge that delivers. Consult, design, build and run is what BT Advise is all about. Our professional services teams are already recognised as being world-class. They have proven themselves through the years by guiding major customers through extremely complex technology programmes worth billions of pounds. Today, we are bringing together all those assets and all those skills, uniting them around excellent knowledge management tools and the certified processes trusted by our customers. This puts us in a leadership position in our industry, and will help BT Global Services and its customers develop business faster and better."

BT Advise brings together professional services practices and resources distributed all around the world, with substantial teams based across Europe, Asia and the Americas. They are further reinforced by BT's investments in personnel and centres of excellence in Asia and Latin America as well as partnerships to execute IT services for customers expanding in the Middle East and Africa.

All news releases can be accessed at our web site: http://www.btplc.com/News.

About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.

In the year ended 31 March 2011, BT Group's revenue was 20,076m pounds Sterling with profit before taxation of 1,717m pounds.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York. For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com

SOURCE  BT

BT

CONTACT: Kris Kozamchak, Kris.kozamchak@bt.com, +972-830-8135, or Diane Noe, Diane.noe@bt.com, +1-703-622-3143

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

Free GamePrices iPhone App Helps Video Game Shoppers Save Money

DENVER, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- You love video games. The newly released GamePrices iPhone app helps you save money on them, and it's available for free in the Apple App Store.

Finding the lowest prices on video games, consoles and accessories just got easier with the GamePrices app from Grey Hat Apps LLC. Shoppers are now armed with the necessary tools to make more informed buying decisions using the price comparison app, arming them with reviews, information on where to find the lowest prices for new and used games, release dates for upcoming games, as well as trade-in values -- all while on the go.

Frustrated with using general shopping apps that displays inaccurate and out of date pricing information, as well as non-video game relevant results and reviews, entrepreneur Nam Tran sought out to create a mobile price comparison app specifically tailored for video games.

The app is an extension of the GamePric.es website (http://gamepric.es), which is a free service that monitors all of the major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Walmart for the lowest prices and notifies users when price drops occur so gamers can focus on playing more video games instead of spending their time hunting down deals.

Features offered in the upcoming pro version include price alert notifications, detailed price history information as well as the removal of advertisements. When price drops occur that meet the price alert set by the user, a push notification message is immediately displayed with a link to the item for purchase.

The GamePrices app is currently available for free in the Apple App Store. The GamePrices PRO version will be available in late December 2011 for $1.99.

About GamePric.es:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, GamePric.es is a price comparison tool dedicated to help shoppers find the lowest prices on video games. They specialize in helping gamers find the answer to the question "where can I find the lowest price" for any video game, console or accessory. The GamePric.es vision is to become the destination for people to find the lowest prices on the most popular video games from reputable retailers.

Web: http://gamepric.es
App Details: http://gamepric.es/app
iTunes Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gameprices/id484476219?mt=8
Follow on Twitter for video game deals: http://www.twitter.com/videogame_deals

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GamePric.es

CONTACT: CONTACT: Nam Tran, +1-574-626-8726, nam@gamepric.es, Press Inquiries: press@gamepric.es

Web Site: http://gamepric.es

Excited Elf Makes iPhone® App

Santa Me CAM Lets Users Capture Live Pictures and Add Santa Hats

NORTH POLE, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A spokes-elf for Santa confirmed today that one of Santa's elves released an application on the Apple® App Store (SM). This is believed to be the first time any of Santa's elves have designed an app for a mobile device.

Elf iZO (pronounced eye-zo), an apprentice elf who works in the Master Toy Design department, apparently created an App he said will "make people laugh, laugh, laugh and share the merry spirit of Santa."

The application called 'Santa Me CAM' lets users capture live pictures and add Santa hats, reindeer noses, mistletoe, snow, beards, halos and candy canes to the photographs to make the funniest and most memorable photographs of this season. The App also features the ringing of sleigh bells, the sound of elves, plus the designation of 'Special Elf' for some lucky friends or family members. Final pictures may be stored on or emailed from the mobile device.

When asked how the busy little elf had time to create an App just before the holiday season Elf iZO went on to say: "I spent half of my time laughing, half of my time whistling, and half of my time designing the App." The spokes-elf went on to clarify that although Elf iZO might not have the best sense of time - he absolutely has a great sense of laughter and excitement for the holidays.

The 'Santa Me CAM' App is now available through the Apple® App Store(SM) in the Photo and Video section (search on Elf IZO). The App is designed to work with any iOS 5.0 or higher Apple mobile device. More information about Elf iZO and the Santa Me CAM App can be found at http://www.SantaMeCAM.com. Elf iZO is followed on Twitter at @SantaElfiZO.

Apple, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

Web: http://www.SantaMeCAM.com

SOURCE  Santa Me CAM

Santa Me CAM

CONTACT: CONTACT: Joseph Smith, Santa Staff Office, +1-215-240-1821, info@SantaMeCAM.com

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

Glu Mobile Takes You From Rags to Riches With Stardom: The A-List

Always wanted to live the life of a star? Glu brings the experience to you on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global developer and publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced the new freemium App, Stardom: The A-List.  A unique adventure game with industry leading production values, Stardom: The A-List lets players schmooze, flirt, lie, fight - and maybe even work - their way to the top.  From getting off the bus as a Hollywood nobody, players are tasked with becoming an A-List celebrity by landing the best roles, dating the right people and being seen at the trendiest venues.  Stardom: The A-List is produced by game industry veteran Christopher Locke, GM of Glu Canada, and is the first title developed by Glu's Blammo Games subsidiary.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52685-glu-mobile-stardom-the-a-list-apple-ipad-app

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"In Stardom: The A-List, players get to create their own young and beautiful alter egos and then unleash them into a virtual Hollywood with aspirations of making it big," said Christopher Locke. "Players of all ages will love this casual adventure game with its stellar graphics, engaging soundtrack, immersive gameplay and fun challenges."

With hundreds of unique clothing and accessory options, Stardom: The A-List allows players to fully customize their character and immerse themselves in the Hollywood experience by working on hit movies and TV shows, shopping for chic outfits, attending star-studded parties at exclusive clubs and even dating other celebrities.

Features of Stardom: The A-List include:

    --  Customize your star look with the latest styles and hottest accessories.
    --  Hollywood in your hands - complete with exclusive clubs, upscale
        restaurants, movie studios and more.
    --  Work on-set to earn a 5-star performance, rave reviews, and more fans.
    --  Date and dump celebrities, party at the best venues, and live it up in a
        luxury home with your exotic pets.
    --  Invite friends to exclusive parties, have them co-star in your projects,
        or check the Top 100 to see who's more famous.
Stardom: The A-List App is now available for download on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch at the  http://www.apple.com/itunes.

Glu MobileGlu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world - supporting iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Google Chrome and beyond. Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Kirkland, Washington, Brazil, Canada, China, Russia and the UK. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox. Consumers can find high-quality entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.

STARDOM: THE A-LIST, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.

SOURCE  Glu Mobile Inc.

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Glu Mobile Inc.

CONTACT: Mike DeLaet, Glu Mobile Inc., +1-415-800-6137, PR@glu.com; Jason Enriquez, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com

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

Teach.com Launches to Encourage, Promote Great Teaching in STEM and Other Areas

Teach.com is made possible by MAT@USC, a Master of Arts in Teaching delivered online by the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Teach.com, a comprehensive educational web resource dedicated to discovering, discussing and encouraging great teaching around the world, was launched this week. With America's need for more great teachers, particularly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers, Teach.com provides current and aspiring teachers an easy-to-navigate map outlining the steps to become a teacher, including information on teacher salaries, teacher preparation and certification requirements for all 50 states as well as information on teaching abroad. The site also profiles great teachers from around the country and highlights the need for more STEM teachers.

Teach.com also provides current and aspiring teachers in STEM and other fields, with the opportunity to receive information about the MAT@USC, the top-ranked and highly rigorous teacher preparation program delivered online from the University of Southern California. 

"We are thrilled to launch Teach.com to inspire and provide aspiring teachers in STEM, or any subject area, with information they need to start their path towards a teaching career," said USC Rossier Dean Karen Symms Gallagher. USC Rossier launched the MAT@USC online program in 2009, which, coupled with its on campus program, has graduated nearly 600 new teachers, increasing its size more than tenfold in two years.

Recently, USC Rossier was the first non-profit school of education to join the "100Kin10" STEM Initiative. The initiative includes cross-sector partners who have pledged to meet President Barack Obama's two fold challenge to train 10,000 new STEM teachers in two years and 100,000 new STEM teachers in 10 years.  As a part of this initiative, USC Rossier has committed to prepare 2,800 new STEM teachers for urban school districts by 2015, through the online and on-campus MAT programs, and will work with Teach.com to further this mission.

"Rossier is committed to graduating the best prepared teachers, both in STEM fields, which are a priority for our country, and in any and all classrooms," said Melora Sundt, USC Rossier Associate Dean for Academic Programs.

"Teach.com is a great additional resource for teachers."

Please visit Teach.com or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TeachDotCom.

About MAT@USC

The MAT@USC is a Master of Arts in Teaching program delivered online at the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education. The program requires the same strict admissions criteria as the on-campus MAT program, and offers identical services and resources. The curriculum is implemented through the integration of online classroom experience with intensive school-based ?eldwork in each student's home city. Graduates receive a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from USC, a Tier I research university.

About Teach.com

Teach.com aims to discover, discuss and encourage great teaching around the world.  It offers a comprehensive educational resource for current and aspiring teachers, including information about teacher preparation and certification in any state across the country, profiles of great teachers and the tactics they use, STEM Education and much more.  Teach.com is made possible by MAT@USC, a Master of Arts in Teaching delivered online at the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education.

CONTACT: Shirley Chow, +1-858-336-0358, sc_680@usc.edu

SOURCE  Teach.com

Teach.com

Web Site: http://mat.usc.edu

Join Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters in Super Hero Squad Online!

Gazillion Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment Officially Make December X-Men Month!

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gazillion Entertainment declares December X-Men month with the unveiling of several new students and faculty members from Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online! Kids of all ages can battle the Brotherhood of Mutants with the powerful Phoenix, go BAMF! in the blink of an eye as Nightcrawler, phase through walls as Shadowcat, be the coolest hero in Super Hero City with Iceman or become any of a dozen X-Men Super Heroes in this free-to-play online kids game.

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Marvel Super Hero Squad Online unveils Wolverine's "A Day to Remember" and "Unexpected Attention" along with Rogue's "Practice Makes Perfect" and "Crash Course" collectible card quests for the card battle system. The game is on to collect, build and personalize the most powerful deck and take on all potential challengers! Along with being able to earn new cards via these quests, players can purchase limited-edition cards online.

"Having a collectible card game is a great way for Marvel fans of all ages to enjoy Super Hero Squad Online in another fun and unique way," said Jay Minn, Vice President and Studio Manager for The Amazing Society. "Lastly, X-Men month has been a long time coming since the launch of our game. Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Angel, Iceman and Shadowcat have always topped our list of most requested Marvel heroes. We are very excited that our fans will finally be able to show off and fight evil as the X-Men! Happy holidays everyone and Hero Up!"

Sign up at http://www.heroup.com to join the fun in Super Hero Squad Online.

About Gazillion Entertainment

Gazillion Entertainment is a privately held developer and publisher of free-to-play online games for all ages. Gazillion's games feature revered brands and original properties, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has development studios in California and Washington. For more information on Gazillion and its studios please visit http://www.gazillion.com.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com. Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademark.

CONTACT:  Keith Mutzman, +1-415-268-4812, keith.mutzman@nof9.com

SOURCE  Gazillion Entertainment

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Gazillion Entertainment

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