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RIGH Introduces Incoming CEO Angel Stanz and BudGenius

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RightSmile, Inc. (OTC:RIGH: PK)

Angel Stanz, CEO of BG Medical Technologies, Inc., represents an accomplished history having held top positions inside several influential technology development firms. During the dot com era, Mr. Stanz served as Senior Research & Development Engineer for CAIS Software Solutions (previously ATCOM/INFO). CAIS became the innovation leader that spearheaded public Internet access solutions, and is responsible for introducing the Internet connector technologies that business travelers enjoy in hotels and cafes across the world daily. Angel worked directly with hardware manufacturers to introduce new protocols to Cisco, 3Com, Cabletron, and Tut Systems microchips that have now become standard features in public access deployments globally. In addition to overseeing high profile installations for Hilton and Marriott brands, he also oversaw the first home-based wifi installations to premier residential properties. A strong focus was placed upon delivering voice/video/data across existing telephone infrastructures utilizing prototype and emergent DSL technologies. Angel also assisted in delivering premier solutions for digitally delivered video content to hotel televisions, a system that has now replaced older VCR decks previously used to queue in-room entertainment. CAIS received investments from Microsoft, KKR ("Kravis, Kohlberg, & Roberts"), and culminated with a successful acquisition of CAIS Software Solutions by Cisco Systems.

Angel continued to form and advise several strong software startups with an emphasis upon ecommerce and merchant services. This led to establishing a highly sought after consulting firm, Codezero Media, that served the online pharmaceutical market. Codezero managed clients processing millions of dollars in online transactions weekly. This culminated in the production of two ecommerce engines that served as the technology foundation through several future Codezero Media related companies. The ecommerce product continues to be updated using recent technologies and is currently being considered for the medical cannabis market. It's sister product to an e-wallet application, which was utilized for several LEC billed products (direct to home phone billing) that together grossed $8 million annually. Other notable online products developed include social, dating, and entertainment websites that have received design awards as well as attention in Rolling Stone magazine. Codezero Media continues to serve as Mr. Stanz's technology incubator.

After standing alongside a family member struggling with cancer, Angel became familiar with effective, but highly under publicized, alternative medical therapies. Inspired by a desire to deliver disruptive technologies that affected human wellness, Angel brought his team's focus to the medical cannabis industry. After working under contract with several prominent medical cannabis brands, development began upon BudGenius.com to address industry gaps and bring further light to the medical efficacy of cannabis. BudGenius.com is now a highly recognized brand to patients, dispensaries, and medical cannabis cultivators. BudGenius.com launched as the first portal for patients to research safe cannabis online, and remains the most highly trafficked website for laboratory services having served over 230 clients in California alone. BudGenius.com continues to develop support technologies for patients, dispensaries, cultivators, and physicians. 2012 will bring office expansions and software licensing to additional state-legal cannabis territories to support emerging regulations that mandate laboratory testing for medical cannabis use.

The discrepancy between federal and state guidelines regarding medical cannabis is recognized. BG Medical Technologies and associated cannabis brands, including BudGenius.com, operate within compliancy to state-specific medical cannabis laws. BG Medical is confident in the longevity of the BudGenius.com brand and services as witnessed by Gallup's recent poll of 50% of USA citizens supporting implementation of legal medical marijuana polices. Currently one third of the USA population resides in a state with legal medical cannabis policies, with recent legislation pending or pursued in the majority of remaining states.

BudGenius.com derives its current revenues from laboratory testing. Revenue channels in development include highly targeted advertising, dispensary support tools, physician support tools, ailment-specific diagnostic and treatment programs, edutainment media content, and location-based social mobile applications.

BG Medical Technologies maintains offices in USA, Ukraine, and Philippines.

Contact:
Randy Schneider
561-404-4895

SOURCE  RightSmile, Inc.

RightSmile, Inc.

CollabNet Adds Git Source Code Management to Codesion Enterprise Cloud Development Platform

IT organizations using multiple source code tools now have a single, enterprise-grade hosting platform that offers the flexibility and cost-savings of cloud development

BRISBANE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CollabNet® (http://www.collab.net), the global leader for enterprise cloud development and Agile ALM products and services, today announced that the Git source code management (SCM) tool is now available as a fully hosted, enterprise-grade solution directly from its Codesion cloud development platform. This cloud-enabled version of Git follows the company's recent launch of CollabNet Connect(TM) that made Git available as an integrated tool within the TeamForge® Agile ALM platform. Both options make Git a viable choice for enterprise IT organizations where the highest standards in support, security, availability and back-up are a "must" requirement.

"The continued convergence and adoption of open source and commercial ALM tools within cloud development platforms requires new levels of assurance for both performance and security," said Guy Marion, vice president of CollabNet Cloud Services. "Now development teams working on mission-critical projects have access to Git within a highly secure, reliable and enterprise-grade cloud development environment that includes other popular SCM tools, such as Subversion, and leading ALM solutions."

Many IT organizations find that development teams use a wide range of both open source and commercial SCM and ALM tools. With Git now available on Codesion, organizations can deploy and manage Git, Subversion and other SCM tools "under one roof," with code stored in a single, secure, enterprise-ready location. For enterprise customers managing hundreds of projects across multiple tool stacks, Codesion now offers both integrated SCM hosting along with access to a growing suite of development tools, including: Trac, BugZilla and CollabNet's ScrumWorks® Pro and TeamForge for Agile ALM, and Codesion Publisher for software deployment.

CollabNet is the first company to provide a cloud-enabled platform to govern and secure development with the Git DVCS tool, such as for mobile application development. Enterprises can now take advantage of the speed and flexibility provided by Git without compromising corporate standards for compliance, security or management efficiency - all in the cloud.

To trial the new version of Git hosted on Codesion please visit (http://Codesion.com/free-trial).

About CollabNet

CollabNet is the recognized leader in enterprise cloud development and Agile ALM, with more than 7,000 global customers that range from single workgroups to large enterprises. Its deep open source roots include the creation of Subversion (now formally known as Apache Subversion®), the industry leading version control system with millions of users. CollabNet helps enterprise customers build and deploy better software through its focus on collaboration, enterprise Agile methods and cloud development and computing. Many CollabNet customers improve productivity by as much as 70 percent, while reducing costs by 80 percent. Its solutions include TeamForge®, the industry-leading Agile ALM platform for distributed development, ScrumWorks® Pro for Agile project management, Subversion Edge for managed source code management, Codesion for cloud-based development and deployment, and a range of Agile-based training, consulting and transformation services. For more information, please visit (http://www.collab.net).

CollabNet, TeamForge, and ScrumWorks are registered trademarks of CollabNet, Inc. Codesion is a trademark of CollabNet, Inc. Subversion® is a registered trademark of the Apache Software Foundation. Other names may be trademarks of their respective holders.

Media Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
O: (303) 581-7760
M: (303) 827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

SOURCE  CollabNet

CollabNet

Web Site: http://www.collab.net

Credit Sesame Launches iPhone Personal Finance App

Personal finance app gives consumers their free (no credit card needed) credit score, analysis and savings advice to stay on top of their credit and loans on the go

First-ever mobile app to get your credit score absolutely for free

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Credit Sesame (http://www.creditsesame.com), the fast-growing personal finance website, announced the first-ever iPhone app that gives consumers instant and free access to their credit score and bank level analytics to make smart credit, loan and mortgage decisions. Available for download in the iTunes store, the Credit Sesame app provides consumers with mobile, real-time information about their finances and the financial market so that consumers can make informed and smart credit and loan decisions on-the-go.

It only takes two minutes to sign-up without any paid subscription or monthly fee making it ideal for today's demanding consumers--who want the info they want, when they want it, no strings attached.

"Eighty-four percent of the consumers we surveyed want to receive their credit scores on their mobile devices and seventy two percent want to get alerts," said Adrian Nazari, founder and CEO of Credit Sesame.  "With the Credit Sesame free iPhone app, consumers can now get their credit score and critical financial information on-the-go whether they're shopping for a home, wondering if they qualify for an in-store credit card, or renting an apartment.  Real-time, mobile advice and recommendations will empower consumers to make smart financial decisions and produce significant savings as the market or their financial situation changes."

According to recent reports by Aite, the financial industry analyst firm, consumer adoption of mobile banking has increased by 60% in 2011 and is anticipated to continue growing exponentially.[i]

The Credit Sesame app allows users to easily and securely access their credit score, manage their credit, mortgages and loans in one place, understand their financial footing, and save money by making smarter financial decisions, in real-time, based on personalized advice.  Features include:

    --  Access to your credit score on-the-go to make better informed decisions,
        such as whether you are likely to be approved for an in-store credit
        card without any negative impact.
    --  See your complete financial picture no matter where you are: eg, your
        credit score, how much you owe, monthly credit card, mortgage, student
        loan and auto payments, home value, credit utilization ratio and other
        financial stats.
    --  Updated monthly, so tracking your personal financial information is
        simple, with the help of easy-to-use trending graphics, too.
    --  Daily monitoring of the mortgage and lending market and products,
        matched against your credit profile and financial goals so you never
        miss a chance to save.
    --  No credit card required. The app is easy, simple and free, without
        membership fees or monthly charges.
Credit Sesame protects your account information with bank-level security practices approved by Verisign and McAfee.  Users' account and personal data is protected with a unique four-digit PIN and mobile access to your account can be easily deactivated from the CreditSesame.com profile page should a mobile phone ever be lost or stolen.

About Credit Sesame

Credit Sesame brings the power of bank analytics to you.  It is a personal finance tool that provides a free credit score and the best options to refinance or restructure mortgages and loans and save money. With our powerful financial technology--comparable to what banks use to optimize profits on their lending products--you can see how lenders' see you, understand how to improve your credit and know what options are truly available.  Once you sign up, Credit Sesame proactively monitors market changes and your financial picture to deliver just in time alerts and product recommendations that are important to you and maximize your savings.  We provide unbiased, personalized recommendations for savings so that you can get control of your finances, borrow smarter and monitor your credit and debt online.

For more information visit http://www.creditsesame.com and stay connected by following us on Twitter (@creditsesame), liking us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/creditsesame), and getting the latest expert tips from our personal finance blog (http://www.creditsesame.com/blog/).

[i] Javelin Strategy & Research. 2011-2012 Mobile Banking Vendor Scorecard: Mobile Banking Has Moved from a "Nice?to?Have" to a "Must?Have" Channel (October 2011)

SOURCE  Credit Sesame

Credit Sesame

CONTACT: Matthew Mirandi, +1-917-338-4933, mmirandi@groupsjr.com

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

NTSB Report Highlights Dangers of Distracted Driving, CMV Enforcement Flaws

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves issued the following statement after the National Transportation Safety Board's report on a 2010 truck-involved crash in Gray Summit, Mo.:

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"Every fatality on our highways is a tragedy, but never more so than when the crash could so easily have been avoided. The NTSB's investigation and report underscores the need for policymakers at the federal and state level to do more to prevent all drivers from texting while behind the wheel. ATA supported new regulations, made effective in October 2010, that prohibit commercial drivers from texting and urges lawmakers to enact similar bans for drivers of all vehicles. ATA encourages lawmakers to go a step further and prohibit passenger vehicle operators from driving while using a hand-held cell phone. ATA also supported the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's recent ban on hand-held cell phone use by truck drivers.

"The NTSB report also exposes some flaws in how federal regulators monitor the safety performance of commercial trucking fleets. Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's safety monitoring and measurement system, CSA, this crash will be attributed to the involved trucking company's and driver's records and increase the carrier's likelihood of being selected for government intervention and scrutiny. This is the case even though there is little to nothing the professional driver could have done to avoid the tragic incident.

"ATA looks forward to FMCSA's implementation of a system to deal with crash accountability so that fleets and drivers are not subject to unjust penalties from future incidents over which they have no control."

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Good stuff. Trucks Bring It!

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Sean McNally, smcnally@trucking.org, +1-703-838-1995

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

Mobile Marketing Association Makes it Easier to Buy Mobile Ads on Smartphone and Tablet

Universal Ad Unit Guidelines Created by Industry Leaders From Both Sales and Buy Sides

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), the leading global trade association for the mobile industry, today releases the MMA Universal Mobile Ad Package v.2.0 for public comment. The mobile ad unit guidelines were created with participation from the seller and buyer sides of the industry, and make it easier to buy, sell, and create mobile ads for smartphones, feature phones and tablets.

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"The guidelines issued today vastly simplify the mobile ad landscape, creating six standard ad unit sizes, out of the tangle of the more than 60 unit sizes currently in use in the marketplace," said MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart.  "By standardizing around a limited and widely accepted set of ad sizes, mobile advertising becomes exponentially easier to add to the marketing mix for marketers everywhere."

Beginning today, the full marketplace will have the chance to review the new standards during a 30-day public comment period.  After comments are incorporated, all ad networks and publishers will have until the end of 1Q 2012 to become fully compliant.  At that time, the MMA will promote compliant companies by issuing MMA Universal Mobile Ad Package Compliance stamps for member use on web sites and marketing materials.

To create the Universal Mobile Ad Package v.2.0, the MMA, with support from ImServices Group, analyzed hundreds of billions of mobile ad impressions delivered across the global mobile advertising marketplace in 2Q 2011. The data - sorted by smart phone and feature phone, networks and publishers, and including mobile web and app - helped determine the six unit sizes which have been agreed to as the standard Mobile Universal Ad Package v.2.0.  The final standards mark a true collaboration between the sales side - including networks, rich media vendors and publishers - and the buy side at global ad agencies.

Members of the mobile marketing industry are encouraged to visit http://mmaglobal.com/whitepaper?filename=MMAUniversalMobileAdPackageDec2011.pdf to read the proposed Universal Mobile Ad Package and submit comments. Feedback will be reviewed and the Universal Mobile Ad Package will be finalized and released in January 2012.

Today's release replaces both Mobile Advertising Guidelines (v.5.0) [Public Comment Release] and Universal Mobile Ad Package (v.1.0) [Public Comment Release], which were published without access to the current data and did not set standards for ad unit sizes, instead offering guidance.

The MMA Universal Mobile Ad Package was created by the MMA North America "SWAT" Team and the Global Mobile Advertising Committee.  MMA "SWAT" Companies include AT&T Adworks, WDIG, ESPN Mobile, Google, InMobi, Joule, Jumptap, Medialets, Microsoft, Millennial Media, Ogilvy, Tribune, Turner and The Weather Channel.

About the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is the premier global non-profit trade association established to lead the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technologies. The MMA is an action-oriented organization designed to clear obstacles to market development, establish mobile media guidelines and best practices for sustainable growth, and evangelize the use of the mobile channel. The more than 700 member companies, representing nearly fifty countries around the globe, include all members of the mobile media ecosystem. The Mobile Marketing Association's global headquarters are located in the United States and it has regional chapters including North America (NA), Europe (EUR), Latin American (LATAM) and Asia Pacific (APAC) branches. For more information, please visit http://www.mmaglobal.com. For information relating to the MMA's Mobile Marketing Forum series, please visit http://www.mobilemarketingforum.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

John Bianchi
Communications Director - Mobile Marketing Association
Mobile: 917 693 4290
Email: John.Bianchi@mmaglobal.com  | Skype: john.bianchi63

Valerie Christopherson/Evan Tamura
Global Results Comm. (GRC)
Phone: 949 608 0276
Email: mma@globalresultspr.com

SOURCE  Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)

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

Redpine Signals Releases First Ultra Low Power 802.11ac Technology for Smartphone Application Processors

Redpine's new Quali-Fi(TM) 802.11ac implementation delivers high throughput Wi-Fi links on mobile devices under adverse RF environments

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Redpine Signals, Inc., a leading developer of ultra low power and high-performance multi-standard wireless chipsets and systems, today announced the release of the industry's first IEEE 802.11ac technology offering for integration into smartphone application processors and mobile combo chips. By developing the latest Wi-Fi  technology, Redpine helps to drive the market for mobile devices with even faster data rates and low power consumption.

Redpine's Quali-Fi(TM) 802.11ac ultra low power technology addresses the emerging markets for wire speed data transfers over wireless, enabling high utilization of the increasingly crowded license-free spectrum. The standard focuses on the 5 GHz band with its wide array of available channels. It also increases data rates through a combination of wider channel bandwidth - up from 40 MHz in 11n to 80 MHz and 160 MHz - more complex 256 QAM modulations and MIMO streams.

"Our Quali-Fi(TM) technology leverages proven low power innovations spanning over ten years and provides an optimal solution for integration into smart phone application processors and mobile combo chips," said Venkat Mattela, CEO of Redpine Signals. "This industry-first offering would enable the early adoption of the next generation Wi-Fi technology into mobile computing products. Redpine has had a long history of releasing innovative ultra low power products in the wireless arena. Our low power 802.11b/g product was released in 2005, which was followed by our pioneering single-stream 802.11n product in 2007, and now with our 802.11ac offering, we are continuing with our tradition of being industry first in low power Wi-Fi technology for the mobile market."

Redpine's Quali-Fi licensable product includes extensive hooks for supporting coexistence among the host of other wireless technologies available in smartphones, tablets and other mobile products, with innovations supporting high wireless performance on WLAN as well as on other wireless interfaces. And with legacy 802.11abgn support, it also provides the simultaneous dual-band operation that Redpine pioneered in its Maxi-Fi® BEAM450(TM) product for efficient operation in future RF environments. Other performance enhancing features include advanced beamforming, multi-user MIMO, LDPC, and flexible use of non-contiguous channels to enable higher bandwidth operation.

The Quali-Fi product is accompanied by Redpine's software framework that includes an access point, Wi-Fi certified client and Redpine's Wi-Fi Direct(TM) functionality.

About Redpine Signals, Inc.

Headquartered in San Jose, California, Redpine Signals, Inc., is a fabless semiconductor and wireless system solutions company focusing on ultra-low-power and high-performance products for next-generation wireless applications. Redpine was founded in 2001 and was the first in the industry to launch an ultra low power and low-cost single-stream 802.11n chipset in late 2007. Redpine offers chipsets, modules and solutions covering multiple market segments including industrial, consumer electronics, medical, mobile, PC, and smart energy. Its technology portfolio includes multi-stream 802.11n along with mobile WiMax (802.16e) and LTE technologies. The company has more than 120 employees worldwide. For more information on Redpine products, visit http://www.redpinesignals.com/  or contact Redpine at info@redpinesignals.com.

Redpine Contact Information
Venkat Mattela
Chief Executive Officer
Redpine Signals, Inc.
Phone: +1 408-748-3385 x207
Email : venkat.mattela@redpinesignals.com
Web : http://www.redpinesignals.com

Redpine Signals, the Redpine logo, Lite-Fi, and Maxi-Fi are registered trademarks of Redpine Signals, Inc. All other company names, products and logos are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

SOURCE  Redpine Signals, Inc.

Redpine Signals, Inc.

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

Bubble Gum Interactive Launches Little Space Heroes, A Free Virtual Universe for Kids and Families

SYDNEY, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Bubble Gum Interactive, an independent developer of children's games, today announced the launch of Little Space Heroes, a brand new virtual universe for kids and families worldwide.

In this free-to-play story-driven online game, kids create their own hero, strap on their jetpacks, fire up their starjets and blast off on an intergalactic adventure. Featuring character personalisation, solo and team gameplay, pets, quests, player homes and community activities, Little Space Heroes offers an immersive and ever-evolving gaming experience.

Based on original IP, the game is set in a peaceful galaxy that was disturbed by the dastardly Lord Shadowbot, a not-so-evil robot villain with a fear of the dark. Travelling through the universe stealing sources of light, Shadowbot discovers our Heroes galaxy, and steals away the Glows, a curious light emitting creature with amazing powers.

Kids can jump right into the story and create their own Little Space Hero to explore the galaxy with friends in search of Shadowbot and the missing Glows. Along the way kids can also hang out on the home world, make new friends, customise their Hero and Starjet, buy pets, and play a bunch of awesome games and activities including special events.

Little Space Heroes is rated E for Everyone and PEGI OK, and has the Family Friendly Videogames Seal of Approval. Safety is of utmost importance and the game makes use of advanced chat filters and an in-house moderator team who ensures the game is safe and fun for all players.

Little Space Heroes is played in a browser. All that is required to play is a PC or Mac which connected to the internet. The game is free-to-play but those seeking unlimited fun and adventure can upgrade to a premium membership.

Paul Gray, Bubble Gum Interactive Director of Community said, "We've worked tirelessly to create an amazing new social gaming experience that is fun, safe and inclusive. Right from day one we've involved kids and parents and we've received invaluable input from them throughout our recent beta. Now we've finished our beta and we can't wait to see the amazing adventures our players enjoy as they play the full Little Space Heroes experience!"

Kids can play Little Space Heroes for free at http://www.littlespaceheroes.com.

About Bubble Gum Interactive

Bubble Gum Interactive is an independent game development studio headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Our mission is to create compelling and engaging gaming experiences with a focus on creativity, quality and entertainment value that help kids discover every day. Our first game, Little Space Heroes is a virtual universe in which players create their own hero and explore a galaxy full of fun and adventure. Discover more at http://www.bubbleguminteractive.com.

Contact

Paul Gray
Phone: +61(0)404-655-829
Email: paulg@bubbleguminteractive.com

SOURCE  Bubble Gum Interactive

Bubble Gum Interactive

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

Skylanders(TM) Portal Masters, Your Online Adventure Awaits

Already Pegged A Holiday Hit By Consumers And Industry, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure(TM) Spreads Its Wings At universe.skylanders.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Skylanders Spyro's Adventure adds yet another imaginative dimension to kids' social play with the beta launch of Skylanders Spyro's Universe(SM), a vast virtual world for kids to engage with Skylanders characters and their fellow players. Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), today pulled back the curtain on this dramatic expansion of the franchise, further bolstering the variety and value of one of the most innovative and platform-inclusive digital playgrounds ever devised.

"We conceived Skylanders as a unique, multi-platform experience from the beginning, simultaneously grand in scope yet incredibly easy for kids to embrace," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "You can play with friends in the real world or on consoles, Nintendo 3DS, Mac or PC, and now on the web in Skylanders Spyro's Universe. If there's a screen where kids play, we want the Skylanders to come to life there. This also further enhances the play options of every Skylander character."

Found online at universe.skylanders.com, Skylanders Spyro's Universe is a fantasy realm of floating islands designed to encourage world-building, exploration and friendly competition. Kids can craft and customize their own Skylands, play mini-games like Sheep Shot, Sky Defense and Castle Assault, rendezvous with friends and investigate Skylands far and wide, or manage their toy collection and earn achievements. Players who already own the game or figures can input the code supplied with each interaction figure, or use the Portal of Power(TM) to bring them to life inside the universe. Those who don't can join the fun simply by creating a free online account. Eon, the helpful Skylanders guide, will provide new visitors with a digital starter kit and an array of new adventures to discover over time.

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is swiftly becoming one of the holiday season's must-have gifts for the younger set. The game has been featured on the Toys "R" Us "Holiday Hot Toy List", Amazon's Holiday Toy List, the Time to Play "Power Ups" holiday toy list and Toy Insider "Hot 20" list, and is being touted as one of the most exciting and inspired entertainment properties of 2011.

For more information and free registration, please visit http://www.universe.skylanders.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, Portal of Power and Skylanders are trademarks, Skylanders Spyro's Universe is a service mark, and  Spyro and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

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Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Michelle Schroder, Sr. Director, PR, Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-310-255-2508, Michelle.Schroder@Activision.com

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

Gateway Communications Services, Inc. to Deliver Branded Wireless Services Using LightSquared's Wholesale Network

RESTON, Va. and SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LightSquared(TM), a wholesale carrier building a nationwide wireless broadband network that will create consumer choice and drive industry innovation, and Gateway Communications Services Inc. (Gateway CSI), an advanced communications and IT technology solutions company providing services to Mid-Atlantic business and government agencies, announced a wholesale agreement that will allow Gateway CSI to offer customers branded high-speed wireless services using LightSquared's 4G-LTE network.

Gateway CSI currently designs customized telecommunications solutions that help their customers improve communications with clients and constituencies. With the LightSquared agreement, Gateway CSI can now deliver affordable, branded wireless services to its existing customers, target new customer segments and expand into new regions through their network of partners.

"The innovative technology and support our customers have come to expect from us will be greatly enriched by the advanced wireless services we can now offer with LightSquared," said Gilbert Smith, president of Gateway CSI. "Driving awareness among prospective customers and moving into new markets require that we have a state-of-the-art wireless solution. LightSquared's wholesale rates will allow us to deliver affordable wireless services that enhance our competitive position and accelerate our growth."

"Gateway CSI is the latest example of a company that is leveraging LightSquared's network to expand its service offerings and fuel its growth," said Sanjiv Ahuja, chairman and chief executive officer of LightSquared. "Offering innovative mobile broadband solutions will not only create new revenue for Gateway CSI, but will benefit their existing customers who are eager for affordable wireless connectivity." 

About LightSquared

LightSquared's mission is to revolutionize the U.S. wireless industry. With the creation of the first-ever, wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE network integrated with satellite coverage, LightSquared offers people the speed, value and reliability of universal connectivity, wherever they are in the United States. As a wholesale-only operator, LightSquared will deploy an open 4G wireless broadband network to be used by existing and new service providers to sell their own devices, applications and services - at a competitive cost and without retail competition from LightSquared. The deployment and operation of LightSquared's network represent more than $14 billion of private investment over the next eight years. For more information about LightSquared, please go to http://www.LightSquared.com, http://www.facebook.com/LightSquared and http://www.twitter.com/LightSquared.

About Gateway Communications Services, Inc.

Gateway CSI is an advanced communications and IT technology solutions company with offices in both Central and Eastern Maryland. In addition to being a leading provider of business communications solutions, Gateway CSI also provides Technical Support solutions for cable TV systems, telephone companies, Internet and Application Service Providers, as well as a complete line of private label, value-added products for carriers. Additional information is available at http://www.gatewaycsi.com. 

CONTACT:
Josh Lefkowitz
Burson-Marsteller for LightSquared
Tel: (212) 614-5012
joshua.lefkowitz@bm.com

Gateway Communications Services, Inc.
info@gatewaysci.com

Forward Looking StatementThis release contains forward-looking statements and information regarding LightSquared and its business. Such statements are based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of LightSquared's management and are, therefore, subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements expressed herein relate only to information as of the date of this release. LightSquared has no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, nor is there any assurance that the plans or strategies discussed in this release will not change.

SOURCE  LightSquared

LightSquared

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

Nexxus Lighting's Commercial Web Portal Goes Live Today

ARRAYLEDDIRECT.COM

FACTORY DIRECT PRICING AND SERVICE ON SPECIFICATION GRADE Array® LED LIGHT BULBS

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexxus Lighting, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXS) today announced that its highly anticipated commercial web portal, ArrayLEDDirect.com, is now live and available for qualified commercial accounts to register and utilize.  ArrayLEDDirect.com provides approved commercial customers with highly competitive, factory direct pricing on specification grade Array® brand LED replacement lamps, along with many other exclusive benefits including on-line order entry, order status, product specials, ROI tools, customized support and much more.

To learn more and register, visit http://www.arrayleddirect.com.

About Nexxus Lighting, Inc.

Nexxus is a leader in high performance LED replacement light bulbs under its Array® Lighting line of products.  The company holds 39 issued U.S. and foreign patents and 32 patent applications pending related to its Array® Lighting and Lumificient product offering.  Nexxus is committed to leading edge design and introducing LED products that set the standard in the industry in terms of performance and reliability. 

Certain of the above statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Reference is made to Nexxus Lighting's filings under the Securities Exchange Act for factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.  Nexxus Lighting undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.  Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. 

SOURCE  Nexxus Lighting, Inc.

Nexxus Lighting, Inc.

CONTACT: Katie Weber of Nexxus Lighting, Inc., +1-704-405-0416, kweber@nexxuslighting.com

THX® to Provide Training on 3D Audio/Video, 4K Video Best Practices During CES 2012 THX Certified Professional Education Classes

Attendees Rewarded with Premium Instruction at Discounted Pricing, Exclusive Reception at Foundation Room, Coveted Las Vegas Show Tickets and Other Valuable Giveaways

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This year at CES 2012, THX Ltd. will be hosting its THX Certified Professional Calibration and Home Theater trainings for installers, video calibrators and retailers directly following the show, January 13-15, 2012.  Continuing to help pave the way for upholding the highest quality standards in audio and video home theater entertainment, THX consistently updates its Education workshops to instruct attendees on the latest technology trends.  The upcoming classes feature hands-on training of 3D audio/video and 4K video technologies to help attendees gain valuable experience and maintain a competitive edge in calibrating today's consumer electronics.

In addition to preserving a top-notch training program, THX will be hosting a premium reception at the exclusive Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay for all students signed up for CES 2012 classes.  Transportation, cocktails and premium hors d'oeuvres will be provided, as well as drawings for valuable giveaways. 

               THX Senior Fellow John Dahl and his team of experts will host
               Levels 1 and 2 of THX's Certified Professional Video
               Calibration and Home Theater trainings.  These programs will
               introduce and provide in-depth instruction on designing and
               optimizing home theater audio and video systems, including 3D
               audio/video and 4K video techniques.  Candidates who
               successfully complete each program will earn the title of THX
    What:      Certified Professional.

               THX Certified Professional Video Calibration Level 1:  As 3D
               technology continues to pervade homes and 4K resolution emerges
               as a standard, certified professionals need to understand how
               these latest developments affect calibration techniques in
               order to provide value to their customers.  This is an
               introductory course that teaches best practices of basic video
               calibration methods through hands-on instruction working with
               a variety of current displays and calibration instruments.

               THX Certified Professional Video Calibration Level 2:  With the
               film industry using a variety of new technologies and
               techniques when shooting content, this two-day course provides
               specific insight and calibration practices addressing 3D
               technology and CinemaScope images.  Learn how these
               technologies are changing the industry through hands-on
               laboratory instruction from THX experts.  Gaining practical
               experience across a variety of devices while using the highest-
               quality instruments, students will leave with applicable
               knowledge on how to best calibrate any display.

               THX Home Theater Level 1:  As consumers continue to purchase CE
               devices with the latest technologies and growing multitude of
               features and settings, certified professionals need to
               understand how these affect the home entertainment experience.
               THX helps professionals stay ahead of the curve by including 3D
               audio/video techniques and instruction, providing course
               attendees with the competitive knowledge necessary to create a
               premium THX home theater experience, including equipment
               selection, room setup, calibration and most important, small
               room acoustics.

               THX Home Theater Level 2:  Custom installers working on high-
               end home theaters understand the need to deliver demanding
               customers the best entertainment experience possible, down to
               the smallest detail.  This full two-day course offers in-
               depth training and hands-on application in room acoustics and
               design, wall treatments and isolation, and AV hardware
               selection and placement.  Through proficient guidance and
               preparation, students will leave with an understanding of how
               to avoid costly pitfalls while delivering an exceptional set-
               up for their customers.

    When/
     Cost:    January 13-15, 2012
               -Home Theater 1:  January 13, 2012 (Sponsored by CEA); 9 AM - 5
               PM
                        - Cost: $500
               - Home Theater 2 (two days):  January 14-15, 2012; 9 AM - 6 PM
                         - Cost: $1,200
                         -Students save $100 on Home Theater 2 if they take Home
                          Theater 1 at CES 2012; course total $1,100
               - Video Calibration Level 1:  January 13, 2012; 9 AM - 6 PM
                         - Cost: $599
               -Video Calibration Level 2 (two days):  January 14-15, 2012; 9
                AM - 6 PM
                         - Cost: $1,599
                         -Students save $195 towards the combined price of both
                          Video Calibration Level 1 and 2 if they enroll in both
                          during CES 2012; combined price $1,800

              Reception:  January 13, 2011 - 6-8 PM (transportation provided)

               Home Theater 1 Training - Las Vegas Convention Center, North
    Where:     Hall N250
              -------------------------------------------------------------
              3275 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV

              Home Theater 2 and Video 1 and 2 Trainings - Circus Circus
              ----------------------------------------------------------
              2880 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV

               Reception - Shangri-La Private Room, 43rd Floor @ Foundation
               Room, Mandalay Bay
              -------------------------------------------------------------
              3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

               Don't you want to be trained by the best?  For 25 years, THX has
               been a leader in bringing the ultimate entertainment experience
               to the consumer, from the big screen to the home.  In addition
               to the certification of cinemas and professional mixing
               studios, THX works with major electronics manufacturers to
    Why:       bring consumers the finest in home theater equipment.

               Need further incentive?  THX will be hosting an exclusive
               reception at the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay for all
               students registered for CES 2012 THX training.  The Foundation
               Room is a private, member's only club, which provides
               breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip from the top of
               Mandalay Bay.  CES 2012 THX Training attendees are invited to
               enjoy elite access to fine dining, cocktails and an overall
               royal treatment.
              ---------------------------------------------------------------

               THX will also be offering valuable giveaways throughout its
               classes:
               - Las Vegas Show Tickets (for Saturday night)
               - Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray Disc Sets (THX
                Certified and THX Media Director(TM) Enabled)
               - Training Book Giveaways
                         -Digital Video and HDTV:  Algorithms and Interfaces, by
                          Charles Poynton
                         -Sound Reproduction:  The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
                          of Loudspeakers and Rooms, by Floyd Toole
               - THX Premium Swag Bags

    Register: Please register for the workshops here:
               - Home Theater Level 1 Registration
               - Home Theater Level 2 Registration
               - Video Calibration Level 1 and 2

               From the big screen to your screen, THX ignites your passion for
               exciting entertainment experiences.  Founded by George Lucas
               and recognized by audiences around the globe, THX is synonymous
               with the design and certification of world-class cinemas,
               premium audio systems, 3D HDTVs and blockbuster movies.
               Products featuring THX technologies defy convention and define
    About      quality in their class, whether in the cinema, in the home or
     THX:      on the road.

SOURCE  THX Ltd.

THX Ltd.

CONTACT: Jen Ralls, THX Ltd., +1-415-492-3949, jralls@thx.com, Jason Enriquez, Weber Shandwick for THX Ltd., +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com

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BBP Announces Mobiband Bluetooth Stereo Headphones

Leading mobile accessories brand for Apple devices expands product offering with Bluetooth stereo headphones to deliver a fully integrated mobile experience

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BBP announced today that it will expand its product offering to include Bluetooth stereo headphones. A complementary extension of the BBP product offering, the new Mobiband headphones reflect the brand's expertise in designing and developing ergonomic and urban lifestyle products.

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"We researched literally hundreds of headphones, both wired and wireless, and we concluded wireless is definitely the future of headphones. The experience of wireless freedom just cannot be matched by wired headphones," stated Sean Lee, BBP CEO. "Our Mobiband headphones additionally have a clean, minimalist look that any person would want to use whether walking down a city street or working out at the gym."

The Mobiband Bluetooth headphones deliver natural audio sound without wires or plugs that can easily tangle. The lightweight design is ideal for people on the go and the hidden microphone offers the convenience to use as a hands-free Smartphone headset. The compact folding design allows the headphones to be packed away easily while the stealthy rubberized matte black finish and clean lines add to its aesthetic appeal.

"Most people have never tried wireless headphones, but once they do, they will not want go back. It's similar to automobiles that have Bluetooth for hands free phone calls. Consumers will value the wireless freedom and they will not want to go back to wires. Everyone is listening to music or making phone calls so wireless headphones with a microphone just makes sense," said Sean Lee, BBP CEO. "Offering headphones along with our award-winning bags just expands on our vision to provide well designed mobile accessories at a good value."

BBP's Mobiband Bluetooth Headphones are available now. To learn more, visit http://www.bbpbags.com/mobiband.html.

About BBP Bags

Founded in 2005, BBP designs and manufactures urban laptop bags and cases, laptop backpacks, messenger bags, iPhone cases, iPad 2 cases, Bluetooth headphones, and other mobile accessories, including the award-winning ergonomic Hamptons Hybrid Messenger Backpack.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA, and licensed to BBP Industries, LLC. iPad and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.

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

PR Contact: Nigel Washington
nigel@bbpbags.com | (212)931-8539

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  BBP

BBP

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

Bodog Branded Entities No Longer Available to US Citizens

LONDON, December 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Following the Bodog Brand's decision to withdraw the brand from the US market as
announced earlier this year, as of today (December 14th, 2011) the Morris Mohawk Gaming
Group (MMGG) will no longer operate under the Bodog name.

    Whilst MMGG's brand licensing agreement does not formally expire until 31 December, as
from today, US residents will no longer be able to access bodog.eu or any other Bodog
branded website.

    We understand MMGG will now operate under its new brand, Bovada, at the following
website: http://www.bovada.lv, such domain being given to MMGG pursuant to its rights
on expiry of the licensing agreement.

    The Bodog brand is confident MMGG's customer account information and funds will
continue to remain safe and secure, as it has done since MMGG entered its original
agreement with the Bodog Brand in 2006 and we would like to wish MMGG the greatest success
in its new venture.

    For Bodog media enquiries please email pr@bodogbrand.com.

Source: BodogBrand

Contact: Ed Pownall +44(0)7825-064776

CA/Browser Forum Approves Baseline Requirements for SSL/TLS Certificates

First industry-wide standard for the issuance and management of SSL/TLS digital certificates

DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --The CA/Browser Forum has released the "Baseline Requirements for the Issuance and Management of Publicly-Trusted Certificates," the first international baseline standard for the operation of Certification Authorities (CAs) issuing SSL/TLS digital certificates natively trusted in browser software.

SSL/TLS digital certificates are used to authenticate the ownership of websites and other online resources, as well as to encrypt information for privacy as it crosses the Internet and other networks.

"SSL/TLS certificates are a critical part of the Internet's security infrastructure, combining proven technical standards with the capability to scale to handle millions of websites and the wide array of user software," said Tim Moses, Chairman of the CA/Browser Forum.  "The new Baseline Requirements will improve the reliability and accountability of SSL/TLS issuance for relying parties by establishing baseline standards for all types of SSL/TLS certificates from all publicly-trusted CAs."

The Baseline Requirements draw upon best practices from across the SSL/TLS sector to provide clear standards for CAs on important subjects including verification of identity, certificate content and profiles, CA security, revocation mechanisms, use of algorithms and key sizes, audit requirements, liability, privacy and confidentiality, and delegation (including external sub-CAs and registration authorities).

The Baseline Requirements become effective on July 1, 2012 allowing CAs time to bring their SSL/TLS policies and practices into compliance with the standard.  The CA/B Forum intends to continue development of the Baseline Requirements to address the evolving risks and threats involving the issuance or use of SSL/TLS certificates.

The CA/Browser Forum was formed in 2006 and previously created the "Extended Validation" (EV) standard for SSL/TLS.  EV was designed for banks and other high profile websites providing enhanced confirmation of the legitimacy of a website and the identity of its owner, consistent across all EV-issuing CAs.

"With the Baseline Requirements, for the first time we will have a consistent international standard for the issuance of all SSL/TLS, including the many variations of Domain Validation and Organisation Validation," said Eddy Nigg of the StartCom CA.  "This has been a multiyear effort involving more than 50 organisations including the major browser suppliers and CAs from around the world, as well as representatives from the Internet standards and audit/legal community along with major relying parties that use SSL/TLS."

Certification Authority members of the CA/Browser Forum range from the large multinational CAs to smaller issuers focused on geographic regions or specific industries.  Major CAs have already voiced their commitment to implement the Baseline Requirements targeting the 2012 effective date.  These include CA/Browser Forum members Symantec, Go Daddy, Comodo, GlobalSign, DigiCert, Entrust, StartCom, TrustWave, QuoVadis, Certum, T?Systems, Izenpe, and BuyPass representing more than 94% of all valid public SSL/TLS according to the independent Netcraft survey.

The CA/Browser Forum has requested that internet browsers and operating systems adopt the Baseline Requirements among their conditions to distribute CA root certificates in their software.

According to Kathleen Wilson of Mozilla, "Four years ago the CA/Browser Forum released the Extended Validation guidelines that established consistent standards for identity validation. The Baseline Requirements provide a foundation for best practices across the industry by defining a single, consolidated set of essential standards for all SSL/TLS certificates for the first time."

The CA/B Forum has also requested that the major audit regimes used by CAs, WebTrust and ETSI, develop audit criteria to assess compliance with the Baseline Requirements.

Further information on the CA/Browser Forum and the Baseline Requirements may be found at http://cabforum.org/

Additional Support for the CAB/Forum Baseline Requirements

"Today marks a big step forward for Internet security," said Fran Rosch, Vice President of Identity and Authentication Services at Symantec. "This new SSL/TLS standard for trusted Certification Authorities is a particularly important development right now considering the increasingly dangerous cyber threat landscape. Symantec is dedicated to supporting this industry effort and we look forward to helping move this initiative to the next level."

"Comodo see the Baseline Requirements as both raising the bar on certification practice and beginning a process of unifying previously disparate policy requirements on Certification Authorities," said Robin Alden, CTO of Comodo CA Ltd.  "When these requirements come into force they will surely simplify the mapping between browser policy and CA policy and also ensure the auditability of the CA's practice in order that auditors may reliably check that the operation of CAs meets the required standards and thereby increase CA integrity and the perception of CA integrity."

"The Baseline Requirements and associated best practices will add new clarity and understanding around SSL/TLS technology and its critical role in modern Internet society," said Steve Roylance, Business Development Director at GlobalSign.

"The Baseline Requirements will provide a consistent security footing for the variety of SSL/TLS products available from different CAs around the world, said Ken Bretschneider, CEO of DigiCert.  "While the Extended Validation standard helped protect the most visible targets of phishing, the ongoing Baseline initiative will benefit all users of SSL/TLS certificates and the https security they provide."

"Prior to the CA/Browser Forum Baseline Requirements, there really was not a common standard for the issuance of SSL certificates," said Entrust Certificate Services general manager David Rockvam. "The Baseline Requirements draw upon years of SSL/TLSE experience, from a wide selection of CAs and other stakeholders, to provide critical guidelines for the secure future of SSL/TLS issuance, verification, and revocation.  It's an instrumental step in ensuring the integrity of the Internet trust infrastructure."

"Previously Certification Authorities had to interpret overlapping standards from different software providers, regulators, and audit regimes," said Roman Brunner, CEO of QuoVadis.  "With the Baseline Requirements the core standards are integrated in one document, clarifying responsibilities and increasing accountability for trusted CAs that issue SSL/TLS digital certificates."

About the CA/Browser Forum

The CA/Browser Forum is a voluntary organization of Certification Authorities and suppliers of Internet browser and other software applications that use digital certificates.  CA/Browser Forum membership includes:

Certification Authorities

    --  A-Trust GmbH
    --  AC Camerfirma SA
    --  Buypass AS
    --  Certum
    --  Comodo CA Ltd
    --  Cybertrust
    --  D-TRUST GmbH
    --  DanID A/S
    --  DigiCert, Inc.
    --  Digidentity BV
    --  Echoworx Corporation
    --  Entrust, Inc.
    --  GeoTrust, Inc.
    --  Getronics PinkRoccade
    --  GlobalSign
    --  GoDaddy.com
    --  IdenTrust, Inc.
    --  ipsCA, IPS Certification Authority s.l.
    --  Izenpe S.A.
    --  Japan Certification Services, Inc.
    --  Kamu Sertifikasyon Merkezi
    --  Keynectis
    --  Logius PKIoverheid
    --  Network Solutions, LLC
    --  QuoVadis Limited
    --  RSA Security, Inc.
    --  SECOM Trust Systems CO., Ltd.
    --  Skaitmeninio sertifikavimo centras (SSC)
    --  StartCom Certification Authority
    --  SwissSign AG
    --  Symantec Corporation
    --  T-Systems International GmbH.
    --  TC TrustCenter GmbH
    --  Thawte, Inc.
    --  TURKTRUST
    --  Trustis Limited
    --  Trustwave
    --  TWCA
    --  Verizon
    --  Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Relying-Party Application Software Suppliers

    --  Apple
    --  Google Inc.
    --  KDE
    --  Microsoft Corporation
    --  Opera Software ASA
    --  Research in Motion Limited
    --  The Mozilla Foundation

Other groups that have participated in the development of the Baseline Requirements include the AICPA/CICA WebTrust for Certification Authorities task force, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Electronic Signature Initiative, and t.Scheme (UK).

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SOURCE  Entrust, Inc.; The CA/Browser Forum

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Entrust, Inc.; The CA/Browser Forum

CONTACT: CONTACT: Lindsey Jones, +1-972-728-0374, lindsey.jones@entrust.com

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

GetPayback.com: New Look, Fresh Attitude

Since its launch, GetPayback.com has been spreading like wildfire, and now, new initiatives and an incredible commitment to consumer protection are taking the site to new levels.

DENVER, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- These days there are many reasons why an individual might want to get payback.  Everyone has a story about the old boss who treated them badly, or the company that sold a false or defective product that didn't live up to expectations.  It is easy to feel powerless when such bad circumstances come to bear - but with the use of GetPayback.com, more and more people are getting the payback they deserve against the individuals or entities that have wronged them and have helped warn others of potential danger.

With this focus on customer satisfaction and protection, GetPayback.com has encountered an incredible amount of success during its debut.  However, some new and exciting changes have occurred to make GetPayback.com an even more powerful force on the Internet.

First, a new design and added functionality has helped make the site more interactive and user-friendly. The design helps facilitate the user through the steps of the payback process as well as simplified navigation for people to find new content. Now it is easier than ever to get payback!

The new design has exceeded expectations, and the numbers don't lie: there has been more than a 300% annualized growth rate in visitor traffic since the new design was launched.  This is great, because the more people that know about and get involved with GetPayback.com, the more effective the site is! The larger the reach to a global audience, the more protection the site provides to the public!

There has also been an overwhelmingly positive response from the user base when discussing the new site design and the effectiveness of GetPayback.com in general.  Many have reported that their use of the service has been helpful in resolving their disputes, as it is a great way to take problems to the public arena. 

"I just want to say thank you for such a service as yours. I stumbled across it a few minutes ago via my Google Alert - great to know that there are people who care!" - Byrt (Sydney AUS)

The proof of the pudding is in the submissions - there are nearly 50 new claims sent in to GetPayback.com per day, and that number is growing daily.

One of the biggest fears when it comes to a site like GetPayback.com might be the legitimacy of the claims - after all, if people have an ax to grind, what's to stop them from lying?  Despite this, the level of integrity on GetPayback.com remains high - less than 4% of claims that have been submitted to the site by users have been disputed. This is because of the strict guidelines users agree to forbidding the submission of false information.  GetPayback.com remains a website that is intended to help users seek justice, not a place for unethical people to launch smear campaigns.

For more information about GetPayback.com and to check out the new site design, be sure to visit the website at http://www.GetPayback.com to learn more about this service and how the revolutionary design makes it easier than ever to get payback.

With the help of GetPayback.com and the facilitation of a smooth and fast new site design, navigating the ever-changing annals of justice is easier than ever - and nobody has to step inside of a courtroom in order to get it!

Contact:
Jim Christopher
303-501-3035
jddux@hotmail.com

SOURCE  GetPayback.com

GetPayback.com

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

Cricket Enhances its Device Portfolio with the Launch of its First Tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1

~ Popular Wi-Fi Enabled Tablet Available for $499.99 or Bundled with a Cricket Crosswave mobile broadband device for $594.99

~ ~ Available Beginning Friday, December 16th at Cricket Company-Owned Stores

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP) today announced that the Wi-Fi enabledSamsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1 will be available Friday, December 16, 2011 in Cricket company-owned stores. The slim and sleek Galaxy Tab 10.1 features Android(TM) 3.1 Honeycomb, 16GB of internal storage and will be available in Metallic Gray.

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"We're excited to introduce tablets to our Cricket customers," said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president, devices for Cricket.  "Our customers are finding new ways to incorporate devices into their active mobile lifestyle to stay connected, engaged and entertained and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a great device to help them do all those things." 

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Android 3.1 Honeycomb brings access to more than 250,000 apps through the Android Market(TM) and offers full support for Google(TM) Mobile Services, including Gmail(TM), YouTube(TM) and more. Customers will relish the 10.1-inch enhanced display with a 1280x800 resolution HD screen, 1 GHz dual core application processor, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera and a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera. Both consumers and business customers will find a multitude of uses for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that range from video chat to business tools, including those that allow for the opening and editing of documents, spreadsheets and presentations. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 features Adobe® Flash® Player to deliver an enhanced Internet browsing experience and access to content-rich Websites.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available from Cricket for $499.99 MSRP.  Cricket is also offering the Galaxy Tab 10.1 as part of a special bundle which includes the Crosswave, Cricket's dual mode DO/Wi-Fi device and a first month of Cricket broadband service, all for $594.99 The Cricket Crosswave creates an instant mobile hotspot so customers can get internet access on the go and support multiple Wi-Fi devices.  The Crosswave is available on Cricket's broadband plans that range from $45 to $65 per month per plan. The Cricket Crosswave and tethering-enabled Cricket Smartphones may be used to connect the Samsung Galaxy Tab to the internet over Cricket's 3G network.

For more information about Cricket's dynamic device lineup, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.  To follow Cricket's latest news and updates online, go to Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

About Cricket

Cricket is the pioneer of simple and affordable unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required serving approximately 5.8 million customers. Cricket products are available nationwide. Cricket offers wireless voice and broadband Internet services over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital 3G CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Cricket's nationwide wireless voice service plans include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited U.S. long distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text to Mexico, unlimited Mobile Web, unlimited directory assistance, as well as a variety of calling features and feature-rich mobile applications such as popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. For more information on Cricket, visit http://www.mycricket.com. Cricket is offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit http://www.leapwireless.com.

Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

SOURCE  Cricket Communications, Inc.

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CONTACT: Greg Lund, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9105, glund@cricketcommunications.com, or Amy Wakeham, Investor Relations, +1-858-882-9876, awakeham@cricketcommunications.com, both of Cricket Communications, Inc.

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

E Cigarette Reviews More Important to Consumers Than Ever

The idea of a consumer and professional review site combined seems to be the emerging trend for the e cigarette industry

NEW JOHNSONVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The e cigarette is one of the most revolutionary products to come on the scene for smokers in years and since its introduction to the US market in the mid-2000s, multiple brands have staked their claim. Only the best of the best will survive in the end and a new review site is busy making sure they all get their fair shake.

E Cigarettes Junction is a review site that concerns itself with the main e cigarette brands and is committed to making sure that consumers know which brands are big - and which brands are bust.

"We're hoping that our new videos are going to help consumers make a good decision on the brand that they end up purchasing," says Amanda, reviewer at E Cigarettes Junction. "We're going to change things up a bit over the next few weeks, including adding some more informative videos for those who are brand new to e cigarettes."

There is no doubt that electronic cigarettes have a lot of benefits over traditional cigarettes, including being easier and safer to use while driving and the lack of ashes left behind after you're done with one. For consumers that are conscious of the odor smoking leaves behind or the danger it presents as a fire hazard, this is reason enough to make the jump.

As the industry continues to grow, the uncertainty of brand quality is a serious issue and review sites like E Cigarettes Junction are determined to make that environment a safer place for each customer's dollar.

E Cigarettes Junction is a website that concerns itself with reviews of electronic cigarette brands and the operation of the products. They urge consumers of e cigarette products to visit their site at http://www.ecigarettesjunction.com/ and leave reviews of the brands that they have experience with.

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

SOURCE  E Cigarette Junction

E Cigarette Junction

CONTACT: Amanda Gray of E Cigarettes Junction, +1-510-230-3619, admin@ecigarettesjunction.com

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

PsychicsLive.com Leverages Video Chat to Tap into Lucrative Affiliate Market

New website featuring live video consultations poised to revolutionize the online psychic industry

CALABASAS, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- You would have thought they'd seen it coming: The online psychic industry has just gotten a little bigger. PsychicsLive.com has launched a bold new website that promises to lead psychic readings out of the dark ages of pay-per-minute phone calls and into the bright new future of live video consultations. With the most advanced video chat technology in the market today, this website provides an outstanding face-to-face user experience - and a lucrative opportunity for affiliate marketers, as well.

Indeed, psychic readings have doubled over the past decade and are now a $2 billion industry with growing demand. Today's fast-paced world leaves many individuals feeling disconnected from society and connected to their online devices; these individuals often turn to the spiritual world for meaningful answers. Interestingly, as the psychic industry has grown, sub-categories within the industry have also expanded; psychic readings are not just for predicting the future anymore but also for love and relationship advice, career guidance, conflict resolution, contacting deceased relatives, tarot card readings and more. This allows affiliates to target many focused demographics.

PsychicsLive is joining the online space with a new business model that focuses on delivering a superior online psychic consultation, PsychicsLive is turning the industry on its head. To be sure, the owners of the website vet each and every psychic, to ensure high-quality, insightful readings. But what gets customers coming back for more is an impressive, easy-to-navigate user interface supported by the leading webcam chat platform. The result is an outstanding user experience not equaled in the industry today.

In fact, the website virtually sells itself, which is why PsychicsLive anticipates strong demand from the affiliate market. Conversion rates hover between .74 - 1.12 sales for every 100 clicks based on the quality of traffic and traffic sources, nearly five times the industry norm. With the added benefit of excellent, personalized affiliate support, an efficient sign-up process, strong remarketing tools that help boost the high conversion rate, the potential is high for affiliates to earn substantial revenue.

Visit http://www.psychicslive.com to see the new website in action, or stop by the PsychicsLive booth at the Las Vegas Affiliate Summit 2012 in January or visit https://affiliates.psychicslive.com/ for details on joining the PsychicsLive affiliate program.

SOURCE  PsychicsLive.com

PsychicsLive.com

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Bonnie Moss, Moss PR, bonnie@mossnetworks.com

Web Site: https://affiliates.psychicslive.com

Radware Joins OpenStack Community

Radware Joins the Effort to Develop the Standard Open Cloud Operating System and Speed Innovation in Cloud Technologies

MAHWAH, New Jersey, December 14, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Radware [http://www.Radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers, today announced that it has joined OpenStack(TM)
[http://www.openstack.com ], a global community of developers collaborating on an open
source cloud operating system.

    As workloads continue to transition into the cloud, there is a greater need for both
public and private clouds to become more efficient by increasing application performance
while reducing the risk of security breaches. As the emerging open standard for cloud
infrastructure, OpenStack complements Radware's application delivery and application
security solutions to be implemented across public, private and hybrid cloud environments.

    "Application acceleration and attack prevention capabilities in the cloud are
essential to ensure the smooth working of mission-critical applications," said Avi Chesla,
chief technical officer, Radware. "Enterprises of all sizes that operate within public and
private clouds will be able to benefit from Radware's expertise in application delivery,
network and application security. We look forward to working with all companies involved
with OpenStack, contributing code and providing architectural inputs based on our best
practices in the areas of application delivery and information security for the future of
cloud eco-systems."

    OpenStack has grown to be a global software community of developers representing more
than 130 companies, collaborating on a standard and massively scalable open source cloud
operating system. The project aims to deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being
simple to implement, massively scalable and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a cloud infrastructure
solution.

    The news of Radware joining OpenStack comes on the heels of the Company's recent
introduction of the industry's first application delivery fabric for the IT-as-a-Service
economy. Radware ADC Fabric(TM) breaks new ground in virtualized application delivery by
leveraging the concept of a virtual ADC (vADC) resource pool across both single and
multiple data centers. By implementing Radware ADC Fabric within virtual data centers and
replacing traditional ADCs with vADC instances, IT managers can now assign a vADC instance
per application, department or customer. This essentially creates a fully virtualized
application silo with full fault isolation for its own dedicated components (servers,
storage, and vADCs), guaranteeing application performance and service level agreements.
The ADC Fabric includes Radware AppShape(TM), a technology providing an application
perspective for shaping the application delivery tools within the data center to meet
specific application needs. AppShape dramatically accelerates the rollout of new business
applications and services, which can be integrated into the virtual data center and cloud
eco-systems. Radware's ADC Fabric empowers IT managers, allowing them to be focused on
business services rather than on IT products and hardware.

    About Radware

    Radware [http://www.radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full
resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete
business agility. Radware's solutions empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier
customers worldwide to adapt to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity
and achieve maximum productivity while keeping costs down. For more information, please
visit http://www.radware.com.

    Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on; LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/company/165642 ], Radware Blog [http://blog.radware.com ],
Twitter [http://twitter.com/#!/radware ], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/radwareinc ] and
the Radware Connect [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radware-connect/id391124100?mt=8 ] app
for iPhone(R).

    This press release may contain statements concerning Radware's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements are based on current expectations and projections that involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be
achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These
risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in Radware's
Annual Report on Form 20-F and Radware's other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made
and Radware undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in
order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.
Radware's public filings are available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's
website at http://www.sec.gov or may be obtained on Radware's website at
http://www.radware.com.

   
    Corporate Media Relations:
    Michael Lordi
    +1-201-785-3206 (office)
    +1-201-574-3840 (cell)
    mikel@radware.com

Source: Radware Ltd

Six Stocking Stuffers for iPhone and Smartphone Users in Your Life: Just in Time for the Holidays, Concord Keystone.com Delivers New Accessories

SUNRISE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- If a new Apple iPhone 4S or smartphone is on your holiday gift list, you'll want accessories that let you use your phone to the max. Concord Keystone.com brings lots of good cheer to all good boys and girls who dream of phones this year!

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NautiCase - Your Apple® iPhone 4S/4 meets with heavy-duty use.  To protect it from the woes of coffee splashes, accidental falls, raindrops or even snow, the durable NautiCase encases the phone with a high-impact polycarbonate hard case.  The clear protective film allows you to have full access to the iPhone 4 touch screen without losing any phone functionality. 

AmigoCase - For those who maintain a polished professional look, the AmigoCase is a stylish, compact rechargeable battery pack that also protects the iPhone 4S/4 when the phone is not in use. Remove the iPhone from the sleek charging case when the phone rings and use the iPhone as it was designed, without heft or bulk.  When finished talking or texting, slide the iPhone back into its discreet wearable charging holster, and the phone will continue to charge, offering twice the talk and text time.

Solar/USB Power PAK - When you're on the go, finding access to wall current can be a challenge.  The Power PAK is a portable and compact battery charger that powers up in full or partial sun, or through a computer USB port.  When fully charged, the Power Pak offers twice the talk time for iPhone 4S/4 and other smartphones, three times the music time for iPods and MP3 players and three times the video game usage time.

Booster - Heavy users of smartphones can deplete their batteries early in the day.  The ultra-thin Keystone ECO Booster portable battery pack offers a solution that extends the usage time of the phone.  The unit works with Micro USB smartphones through a built-in retractable USB cable and connects to the back of the smartphone with an attached adhesive pad.  The Booster provides extended battery life on the go.

SLIDER Bluetooth Keyboard - The SLIDER is designed for the iPhone 4S/4 and answers the need for those who prefer a physical keyboard to quickly and easily type emails, text messages, and notes with accuracy and speed. With a flip of the finger, the keyboard quickly slides out and the virtual keyboard vanishes.

Aryca Wave and Aryca Tide - Finally, for those planning a vacation this season, the Aryca cases protects smartphones at depths of up to 20 feet underwater or from a wild ride down the ski slopes. The heavy-duty waterproof smartphone cases fully encapsulate your smartphone and lets you shoot video, capture images, view and playback, and email or text data to friends at home.

Concord Keystone products are available through http://www.Amazon.com or http://www.concordkeystone.com.

SOURCE  Concord Keystone

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Concord Keystone

CONTACT: Lauri Aibel, +1-212-628-8396, Lauri@LACommunicationspr.com

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

Ceragon Receives Orders From Major Latin America Mobile Operator to Provide High-Capacity Backhaul

Expanded Bandwidth Capabilities Provided by Evolution Series IP Long-Haul

PARAMUS, New Jersey, December 14, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT
[http://www.ceragon.com/investor_relations.asp ]), the premier wireless backhaul
specialist, today announced that a leading mobile operator in the southern cone region of
Latin America has selected Ceragon to provide long-haul connectivity for new 3G sites and
increased capacity for its enterprise users. Ceragon is currently serving as the sole
supplier for these sites. Ceragon's Evolution IP Long-Haul will enable a higher level
capacity for Ethernet bandwidth and 2G/3G voice and data implementations across the
network, allowing for increased accessibility for the insatiable bandwidth growth within
Latin America.

    "The expanded footprint in the southern cone helps strengthen Ceragon's role as a
primary backhaul solutions provider within the Latin American marketplace," said Ira
Palti, President & CEO of Ceragon Networks. "The need for high-capacity bandwidth for this
region is ever-increasing and we are committed to building a robust network capable of
meeting our customer's connectivity needs today and well into the future."

    Evolution Series IP Long-Haul is a versatile and cost-effective multi-radio solution
for long distance, high capacity networks and is designed to meet both the current and
future needs. Consuming 30% less power than competing long-haul systems, the Evolution IP
Long-Haul allows for significant overall savings on the cost of electricity itself, while
adding efficient power and heat management capabilities.

    The network rollout will commence in Q1 2012 and continue to run throughout the year.

    About Ceragon Networks Ltd.

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the premier wireless backhaul specialist.
Ceragon's high capacity wireless backhaul solutions enable cellular operators and other
wireless service providers to deliver 2G/3G and 4G/LTE voice and data services that enable
smart-phone applications such as Internet browsing, music and video. With unmatched
technology and cost innovation, Ceragon's advanced point-to-point microwave systems allow
wireless service providers to evolve their networks from circuit-switched and hybrid
concepts to all IP networks. Ceragon solutions are designed to support all wireless access
technologies, delivering more capacity over longer distances under any given deployment
scenario. Ceragon's solutions are deployed by more than 230 service providers of all
sizes, and hundreds of private networks in more than 130 countries. Visit Ceragon at
http://www.ceragon.com.

          Ceragon Networks(R) is a registered trademark of Ceragon Networks Ltd. in
the United States and other countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective

                                         holders.

    This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements are based on current expectations and projections that involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be
achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These
are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasts
and estimates. Some of the factors that could significantly impact the forward-looking
statements in this press release include the risk that Nera and Ceragon's businesses will
not be integrated successfully; the risk that any synergies from the transaction may not
be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the Nera
transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees
or suppliers, the risk that Nera business may not perform as expected, and other risks and
uncertainties, which are discussed in greater detail in Ceragon's Annual Report on Form
20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Ceragon
undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to
reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Ceragon's
public filings are available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at
http://www.sec.gov or may be obtained on Ceragon's website at
http://www.ceragon.com.

   
    Media Contact:
    Abigail Levy-Gurwitz
    Ceragon Networks Ltd.
    Tel: +1-201-853-0271
    abigaill@ceragon.com

    Media Contact:
    Karen Quatromoni
    Rainier Communications
    Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150
    kquatromoni@rainierco.com

    Company and Investor Contact:
    Yoel Knoll
    Ceragon Networks Ltd.
    Tel: +1-201-853-0228
    yoelk@ceragon.com

    Join the discussion
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    http://www.facebook.com/ceragonnetworks
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Source: Ceragon Networks Ltd

iTrinegy Replaces Simena Network Emulation at NETCOR

CAMBRIDGE, England and RENO, Nevada, December 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

         -Recent acquisition of Simena by Netscout leaves a gap in network emulation

                                         market-

    iTrinegy [http://www.itrinegy.com ], announces a partnership with Germany-based
NETCOR, a market leader and value-added reseller specializing in the supply of application
performance technologies. This agreement enables NETCOR to resell iTrinegy's network
emulators and combines the award-winning network emulation technology with NETCOR's
strength in the identification and visualization of IT Performance.

    iTrinegy [http://www.itrinegy.com ] has resellers world-wide and has signed up NETCOR
as part of our continued global reseller/ partner expansion program. "We're delighted to
be working with a well-established company of NETCOR's reputation," says Frank Puranik,
iTrinegy's Product Director. "With the recent acquisition of Simena by Netscout, and their
discontinuation of the network emulation products, companies who had previously
distributed Simena's network emulation range are looking to iTrinegy to answer the need
for application performance testing in the network."

    Jos Op 't Root, NETCOR's Managing Director "Our abilities and expertise demand the
best technology in the market. iTrinegy's solutions fall into that category and so we're
really pleased to be able to offer them to our customers.

    As a market leader in Germany NETCOR is focused on IT performance. With more and more
applications needing to perform in a wide variety of networks, iTrinegy's network
emulation technology is a good fit for organizations that need all the answers before they
risk placing their applications into unknown network environments. NETCOR's focused but
pragmatic approach to IT performance continues to offer its customers the highest
standards of efficiency with the greatest possible benefits.

    Companies globally use iTrinegy's network emulators to show the performance of new (or
existing) applications in a wide variety of simulated environments such as Wide Area
Networks (WANs), Wireless LANs, GPRS, 3G, IP over Radio / Radio over IP (RoIP), Satellite
or MPLS networks. As a result, they can be confident that applications will work and
perform as expected, without the need for painful and expensive fixing, re-coding or
re-designing, when rolled-out into the live network.

    iTrinegy Network Emulators
[http://www.itrinegy.com/network-emulators/network-emulator-overview.html ] replicate all
the network conditions applications will encounter in IT migrations such as datacentre
consolidations, virtualizations and migration to the Cloud allowing you to "try out"
applications in an accurate replication of any proposed new network environment, prior to
any transformation. Conducting realistic pre-deployment Proof-of-Concept and "What-If"
analysis will help to de-risk such deployments as by identifying potential application
performance prior to actual roll-out.

    About NETCOR GmbH

    NETCOR is a market leader in Germany in the field of IT performance and IT performance
visualization. With strong capabilities in all three areas of products, training and
services, NETCOR provides comprehensive solutions, backed up by strong advice and customer
service. Its existing capabilities are well documented by numerous certifications.
Combined with an in-depth ITIL knowledge this creates very significant added value for the
IT operation for NETCOR's clients. Headquartered in Buchholz in der Nordheide, Germany,
NETCOR can be contacted at http://www.netcor.de

    About iTrinegy

    iTrinegy [http://www.itrinegy.com ] develops products that enable organizations to
address the whole Networked Application Performance Lifecycle (TM) from initial design &
development, through testing, QA, to production rollout and ongoing performance
monitoring. Many leading organizations deploy iTrinegy technology including ABN Amro,
Alcatel, Aviva, Speakerbus, Commerz Bank, HM Government, TNT Express, Vodafone, Motorola,
Boeing, EDS, General Dynamics, IBM, Thomson Reuters, Schlumberger, Sega, Starbucks, Tata
Communications, Unisys, US Army, US Air Force and US Coast Guard. iTrinegy has offices in
the USA and UK together with a select network of specialist resellers. For more
information, please visit http://www.itrinegy.com.

    Web: http://www.itrinegy.com

Source: iTrinegy

Press Contact: Debra Wilkins, PR Manager, iTrinegy, Tel UK: +44(0)845-226-1900, Tel USA +1-888-448-4366, Email: debra.wilkins@itrinegy.com

LifeSize Joins the VMware Technology Alliance Partner Program

AUSTIN, Texas, December 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    LifeSize [http://www.lifesize.com ], a division of Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI) (SIX: LOGN)
and world leader in HD video collaboration, today announced it has joined the VMware
Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The VMware TAP program helps technology vendors
integrate their products with VMware virtualization software and deliver timely, joint
solutions to mutual customers.

    "We are pleased to welcome LifeSize as the newest member of the VMware TAP program,"
said Sheryl Sage, director, Alliance Programs, VMware. "The VMware TAP program offers
companies like LifeSize the tools and resources they need to develop high-value solutions
that meet the needs of our mutual customers."

    "Solidifying our role as a pioneer in the video conferencing industry, LifeSize is one
of the first manufacturers to introduce virtualized infrastructure solutions," said
Michael Helmbrecht, vice president of product marketing, LifeSize. "Our firewall traversal
solution, LifeSize(R) Transit(TM),
[http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Infrastructure/Transit.aspx ] and our desktop and mobile
solution, LifeSize(R) ClearSea(TM)
[http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Infrastructure/ClearSea.aspx ], both run on VMware
virtualization technology. We believe this strategic relationship enables our technology
to expedite deployment, reduce costs and deliver fast, easy scalability."

    With more than 2,000 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with
best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical
and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint
customers.

    About LifeSize Communications

    LifeSize is a pioneer and world leader in high-definition video collaboration.
Designed to make video conferencing truly universal, our full range of open
standards-based systems offer enterprise-class, IT-friendly technologies that enable
genuine human interaction over any distance. Founded in 2003 and acquired by Logitech in
2009, LifeSize, with its commitment to relentless innovation, continues to extend the
highest-quality video conferencing capabilities to anyone, anywhere. For more information,
visit http://www.lifesize.com.

    Note to editors: Photos available at http://www.lifesize.com/press/media_kit

    LifeSize, the LifeSize logo, Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are
trademarks and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

   
    CONTACT:
    Jacey Overton
    LifeSize Communications
    +1-512-623-4215
    joverton@lifesize.com

Source: LifeSize Communications

Aviva First to Replace Industry Standard Pen and Paper Based on-Site Notetaking With Tablet Technology

LONDON, December 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

           Aviva Risk Management Solutions embarks on 'industry first' digitisation
programme with Formicary Collaboration Group and Float to bring new efficiencies to risk

                                   management processes

    Aviva Risk Management Solutions is piloting a new digitisation programme to streamline
its risk assessment processes. The SOLAR PlayBook project - which is the first of its kind
in the industry - will see Aviva's risk assessment team replace pen and paper assessment
processes with Blackberry PlayBooks pre-loaded with a bespoke risk assessment application.
Developed by Formicary Collaboration Group, a leading provider of real-time team
collaboration solutions, and Float, a digital ideas company, the programme aims to bring
new efficiencies to its risk assessment teams, improve reporting to underwriters and
reduce customer resolution times.

    The SOLAR PlayBook App enables Aviva's 120 risk advisers, who make technical risk
assessments of commercial premises across the UK, to process this information on site.
This removes the need for the adviser to return to their desk before assessments can be
processed, leaving them free to move on to the next customer.

    Aviva drew up the specification for a bespoke risk assessment digital application app
in recognition of the time-saving benefits that processing and submitting reports while on
site could bring. It was required to operate on Aviva's tablet of choice, the Blackberry
PlayBook; work off-line in commercial properties where online connectivity is not always
available; accommodate the entire assessment process end-to-end and allow images to be
embedded in the report. It also needed to be attractive to risk assessors accustomed to
using paper-based reporting methods and easy to use to encourage its adoption.

    Aviva reviewed a number of solution providers before selecting Formicary Collaboration
Group and Float to provide the content processing and user interface elements of the app
respectively. Formicary and Float worked with Aviva's risk advisers to understand their
level of IT competency; how they conduct surveys and interact with customers; and identify
areas where improvements could be made.

    The resulting app makes the process of recording survey data easy through a layout
that is intuitive to navigate and complete. Forms consisting of text entry, selectable
options and sliders are used to enter the core data. There are additional options to make
free-form notes and take photos that can be embedded in the final report to underwriters.

    Paul Heybourne, senior project manager with Aviva, comments,

    "Of the solution providers we considered, Formicary and Float were the only ones with
Blackberry PlayBook expertise. Additionally, the two companies have proven expertise
working together on other similar projects. By taking the time to understand how our
assessors operate, Formicary and Float have created an app which doesn't just meet the
original IT specification but which will positively impact the bottom line of Aviva's risk
assessment business. It brings improved workload management to our advisers, faster
resolution times to our customers and higher calibre reporting for our underwriters.
Additionally, the sophistication of the app is raising our customers' perception of Aviva,
helping strengthen our positioning as a market leading, innovative company."

    Ted Kenrick, Technical and Risk Solutions Manager, Aviva Risk Management Solutions,
adds,

    "Aviva is continually assessing how emerging technology can make the business more
efficient and effective. This new app will bring substantial time savings to the
organisation as completing assessments digitally on site eliminates the duplication of
effort needed when transferring hand-written site notes onto computer for processing.
Customer service times improve and our team can focus on helping customers reduce the
risks to their business."

    A select number of Aviva risk advisers are piloting the programme in Winter 2011 ahead
of an evaluation and expected full roll-out in early 2012.

    Notes to editors

    About Formicary Collaboration Group

    Formicary Collaboration Group (FCG) is a leading provider of team-based collaboration
solutions [http://www.fcg.im ]. FCG's MindLink platform leverages existing knowledge and
communication assets to enable users to consume and share information and ideas, delivered
through a next generation user experience providing best of breed Enterprise 2.0 and
Social features, and accessible on any device for today's increasingly mobile workforce.
The company has more than ten years' experience working with many medium to large sized
businesses, facilitating better collaboration for both internal and external users.

    FCG is a Microsoft Gold Partner and RIM Alliance Member. FCG solutions are fully
compatible with Microsoft Lync 2010 and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

   
    For more information, please contact:

    Angeline Cheng, Formicary Ltd, +44(0)20-7920-7106, angeline.cheng@formicary.net
    Jillian Alexander, +44(0)7949-602484, jillian@alexander-pr.co.uk
    Kate Alexander, +44(0)7788-584413, kate@alexander-pr.co.uk

Source: Formicary Collaboration Group

California Pushes for Free Digital Open Textbooks

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Joined by students, educators, The Twenty Million Minds Foundation (20MM), and other supporters, California Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg announced proposed legislation to establish a 21st century project that could save California college students hundreds of millions of dollars a year in higher education costs.

At a time when higher education affordability is at the forefront of national debate, this legislation would create Open Educational Resources (OER) in California that give undergraduate students free access to textbooks for 50 lower-division courses. These books would be available via computers and mobile devices through a digital open source library, with a print version offered for around $20.

"There's a clarion call from students and middle class families to make higher education more accessible and affordable," said Steinberg. "Open source digital textbooks can bring real relief of nearly $1,000 a year to each college student."

Dr. Barbara Illowsky of De Anza College has already authored one such textbook "Collaborative Statistics," this interactive open digital textbook is provided free to students today on Kno.com.

"Choosing to adopt the open digital textbook for my students spares them thousands of dollars in textbook expenses," said Dr. Larry Green, Lake Tahoe Community College professor using CollaborativeStatistics, "and the book's academic quality is comparable, if not better, than the pricey versions offered by publishers."

Steinberg's legislation would create a competitive "Request for Proposals" (RFP) process challenging others to develop high quality digital open source textbooks and related courseware. All would be placed under a "Creative Commons" license that allows for free access and faculty customization. To ensure materials meet the rigorous standards of college curricula, they would be reviewed and approved by subject matter experts. 

Students also unveiled an online petition calling on legislators and faculty to support the creation and use of OER: http://www.change.org/petitions/affordable-textbooks-now

OER has been supported by educational foundations for nearly a decade now, and 20MM has been instrumental in promoting innovative strategies to lower book costs for college students. "You are in the midst of a very large announcement nationally," said former Senate Majority Leader, now President of 20MM, Dean Florez, "Senator Steinberg is going to lead this nation and show every state it can be done." The hope is that others will join in and "live by the Steinberg rule, provide it for under $20."

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http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19533735

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/politics/Free-Books-For-College-Students-on-2012-Agenda-135540723.html

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/politics/Free-Books-For-College-Students-on-2012-Agenda-135540723.html

http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/12/steinberg-open-source-texbook-bill-would-lower-student-costs.html

SOURCE  The 20 Million Minds Foundation

The 20 Million Minds Foundation

CONTACT: Mayra Lombera, +1-916-442-9300, mayra@20mm.org

Experience the All-New Ford Fusion Virtually Through Augmented Reality App

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  Virtually test drive the all-new Ford Fusion through a hands-on app on a
        mobile device to really explore the car leading up to its reveal at the
        2012 North American International Auto Show
    --  Consumers will trigger the experience with augmented reality, then
        immerse themselves in driving environments and videos to learn about the
        design and features of the all-new Fusion. More of the car will be
        exposed each day up to the reveal date
    --  All-new Ford Fusion will be the "Official Car of the 2012 International
        CES" and be introduced at the show by Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Consumer
        Electronics Association CEO Gary Shapiro
Consumers looking for a fun and engaging way to take part in the reveal of the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion need look no further: An augmented reality game app is debuting today with virtual images of the new car. Users of the app will drive a new Fusion through a series of "worlds" that unlock to reveal the car.

"We want to have an exciting and interactive way to build anticipation leading up to the reveal of the all-new Fusion," said Samantha Hoyt, Fusion Marketing manager. "The app allows consumers to learn about the advanced technology and design of the car in a fun and easy-to-use way while reinforcing the transformative nature of the Fusion."

The app operates on the Android and iOS operating systems, on smartphones and tablets such as the iPhone, iPad and Droid. The experience is initiated by finding and capturing a Ford logo using the mobile device's camera. The Ford logo will appear on the screen as a button that starts the program. Operating like a video game, the app then allows consumers to drive a digitally camouflaged new Fusion on a track toward video clips that feature insights on technology and design from key Fusion team members.

A daily video clip will unlock a new enhancement to the app, with every day of driving bringing new content alive. New content includes demonstrations of key vehicle features.

As the game progresses, three driving worlds can be unlocked leading up to the reveal, each offering a clearer form of the Fusion and new visual environments. All the while, original music tracks will make the experience even more enjoyable and users can access social sharing to post images to Facebook or Twitter.

On the day of the Fusion reveal at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, users will be able to unlock access to the full image of the car. After viewing the final video in the driving experience, an image of the car will appear on the main menu. At that point users can drive any of the four Fusions on the track and can create a custom image of the car to share via Facebook and Twitter.

Ford collaborated with Moonbot Studios on development of the app.

All-new Fusion to take center stage at 2012 International CES

As "Official Car of CES," the 2013 Fusion will be introduced at the show by Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally and Consumer Electronics Association CEO Gary Shapiro on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

"The all-new Fusion represents Ford at its best in terms of personal mobility and connectivity technology," said Hoyt. "CES is the perfect place to showcase the new Fusion and its broad range of consumer technologies."

In addition to the new Fusion, Ford's cloud-connected EVOS Concept will make its North American debut at CES and Mulally will participate in the 2012 Innovation Power Panel keynote at the Las Vegas Hilton on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

About Moonbot Studios

Founded in 2010, Moonbot Studios is an animation and storytelling company based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Moonbot Studios was co-founded, by award-winning artists and filmmakers, William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg and veteran film producer Lampton Enochs. Moonbot Studios' philosophy is to develop films, books, interactive Apps and games with a compelling emotional narrative and exciting visual aesthetics. Visit them at http://www.moonbotstudios.com.

SOURCE  Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

CONTACT: Octavio Navarro, +1-313-845-2387, onavarr1@ford.com; Said Deep, +1-313-594-0942, sdeep@ford.com

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

Salesforce.com and NTT Communications Announce Tokyo Data Center is Now Live

Tokyo data center to support adoption of salesforce.com's social enterprise services among growing base of customers across Japan and Asia Pacific

State-of-the-art data center delivers exceptional performance with 100 percent back-up by salesforce.com's North American data centers

Multi-tenancy and eco-conscious operations leave minimal carbon footprint

TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the enterprise cloud computing (http://www.salesforce.com/cloudcomputing/) company, and NTT Communications announced today that salesforce.com's Tokyo data center has gone live.  Housed in NTT Communications' world-class data center facility, the Tokyo data center will support adoption of salesforce.com's social enterprise services among the company's rapidly growing customer base across Japan and Asia Pacific.  The Tokyo data center offers customers a high-performance and environmentally sustainable cloud computing infrastructure - backed up 100 percent by salesforce.com's North American data centers.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050216/SFW105LOGO)

Comments on the News"Salesforce.com continues to expand its infrastructure to support the adoption of the social enterprise among our rapidly growing global customer base," said Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of salesforce.com. "The opening of our Tokyo data center with our trusted partner NTT Communications represents a long-term commitment to our customers across Japan and Asia Pacific."

"NTT Communications is proud to be the data center services provider supporting the global enterprise cloud computing services of salesforce.com," said Sadao Maki, senior executive vice president and member of the board at NTT Communications. "We have established a trusted relationship with salesforce.com providing global network services as well as Salesforce over VPN.  We are confident that the global partnership between NTT Communications and salesforce.com will enable salesforce.com to build further trust with customers and support its continued growth in Japan and throughout the region."

Salesforce.com's Tokyo Data CenterBuilt according to salesforce.com's exacting global specifications, the Tokyo data center will deliver exceptional reliability and performance for social enterprises across Japan and Asia Pacific. In addition, combining salesforce.com's highly efficient, multitenant cloud computing architecture with NTT Communications' eco-conscious operations, the Tokyo data center boasts a minimal carbon footprint.  Salesforce.com places a premium on data management efficiency and environmental sustainability, supporting more than 100,000 customers worldwide with approximately 3,500 servers.

The Social Enterprise RevolutionA social revolution is taking place today. The number of social networking users has surpassed e-mail users, and people access the Internet more from mobile devices than from desktops. Salesforce.com is helping companies meet the challenge of this social revolution with its social enterprise strategy. Today, companies must change the way they collaborate, communicate and share information with customers and employees to stay competitive. By leveraging salesforce.com's social, mobile and open cloud technologies, companies can transform themselves into social enterprises by developing social profiles of customers, creating employee social networks and building customer and product social networks.

About NTT Communications CorporationNTT Communications provides a broad range of global networks, management solutions and IT services to customers worldwide.  The company is renowned for reliable, high-quality security, hosting, voice, data and IP services, as well as expertise in managed networks and leadership in IPv6 transit technology. NTT Communications' extensive infrastructure includes Arcstar(TM) Global IP-VPN and Global e-VLAN, as well as a Tier-1 IP backbone reaching more than 150 countries in partnership with major Internet service providers, and secure data centers in Asia, North America and Europe. NTT Communications is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, one of the world's largest telecoms with listings on the Tokyo, London and New York stock exchanges. Please visit http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html.

About Salesforce.com

With 100,000+ customers, salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company that is leading the shift to the social enterprise. Social enterprises leverage social, mobile and open cloud technologies to put customers at the heart of their business. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, the company's platform and application services include:

    --  Salesforce Chatter, a private social network for your business
    --  Salesforce Sales Cloud, for sales force automation and contact
        management
    --  Salesforce Service Cloud, for customer service and support solutions
    --  Salesforce Radian6, for social media monitoring and engagement
    --  Salesforce Data.com, the most complete source of accurate business data
    --  AppExchange, the leading marketplace for enterprise cloud computing
        applications
    --  Force.com, for custom application development
    --  Heroku, for building social and mobile apps
    --  Database.com, the world's first enterprise cloud database
Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all.  Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

Copyright (c) 2011 salesforce.com, inc. All rights reserved. Salesforce.com, Salesforce, Chatter, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Radian6, Jigsaw, AppExchange, Force.com, Heroku, and all associated logos are trademarks of salesforce.com, inc. in the United States and other countries. Salesforce.com offers its Siteforce products and services in Germany under the Force.com Sites trademark. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  salesforce.com

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salesforce.com

CONTACT: Joseph Schmidt, salesforce.com, +81-3-5785-4345, joseph.schmidt@salesforce.com

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

The Headlight App by SYLVANIA for Apple's iPhone and iPad: The Easy Reference for Replacement Automotive Lighting

Free Apps Offer User-Friendly Interface, Helpful Information and Communication Tool All-In-One

HILLSBORO, N.H., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Everything iPad and iPhone users need to know about replacement automotive lighting is now at their fingertips with the new, free SYLVANIA iPad and enhanced iPhone apps. To help quickly guide users to specific information, these apps feature an intuitive interface with enhanced vehicle filtering.

The SYLVANIA Headlight apps for iPads and iPhones, from the world leader in automotive lighting products, were designed to serve as complete reference tools, helping users quickly and easily find the correct replacement part numbers for their vehicle's headlights, taillights and all other automotive lighting accessories. Users can learn about the entire line of SYLVANIA products with performance photos and descriptions, view how-to videos on the SYLVANIA YouTube channel and connect with the brand through Facebook, Twitter and a customer service link. 

"These apps were designed to be really useful tools for everyone -- do-it-yourself consumers, automotive lighting installers, independent mechanics, small shop owners and auto parts store personnel," said Joe Verbanic, Marketing Manager for SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting. "They allow users to be empowered with the information and know-how they need at the touch of a button."

Developed by Fastrak Retail, LLC, the Headlight by SYLVANIA app for iPhones, an upgrade from last year's app, and the new Headlight for iPad app, both include a navigational dashboard home screen that easily guides users to the information they need. Users simply select a year, make and model to be shown a detailed listing of all replacement bulbs available for that particular vehicle along with a description and product performance photography.

"These apps include all replacement bulb information for model years 1958 through 2011 along with our newest product, SilverStar® zXe headlights," said Verbanic. "Whether you are looking for replacements for your classic car or want to upgrade lighting on your new vehicle, we've got it."

Users can download the apps using just a cell signal, and the replacement part guide can be accessed without internet access or cell phone reception, making these apps completely mobile. Internet connectivity is needed for some key areas of the app, such as the media section, which offers links to all of the SYLVANIA online social platforms and the All About SYLVANIA section, which connects directly to specific sections on the company's website. To highlight the benefits and functionality of the app, SYLVANIA has created a tutorial video, available on its YouTube channel.

Headlight by SYLVANIA and Headlight for iPad are available to download on iTunes for free. 

About OSRAM SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting

OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM AG, is the world leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The company's global automotive lighting division has its principal North American operations in Hillsboro, N.H., with nearly 600 employees.  In addition to TS 16949, this facility has also achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications. Automotive Lighting designs, develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art automotive light sources, including auxiliary, advanced halogen, LED and high-intensity discharge lighting for interior, exterior and forward lighting applications. More than 400 lamp types are produced for cars, trucks, and electronics in facilities throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Automotive applications for OEMs are marketed under the OSRAM brand while products for the aftermarket are sold under the SYLVANIA brand.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and services, specializing in innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit http://www.sylvania.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

DISCLAIMER

"This document constitutes neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy or subscribe for securities. Any such offer will be made solely on the basis of the Securities Prospectus yet to be approved by the German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and published thereafter. The information legally required to be provided to investors will be contained only in the Securities Prospectus. The information contained herein is not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America (including its territories and possessions of any State of the United States of America or the District of Columbia) and must not be distributed to U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act")) or publications with a general circulation in the United States of America. This document is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States of America absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. The Issuer does not intend to register any portion of the offering in the United States of America or to conduct a public offering of the securities in the United States of America. This document is not an offer of securities for sale in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan or Australia."

SOURCE  SYLVANIA

SYLVANIA

CONTACT: CONTACT: Anne Guertin, OSRAM SYLVANIA, +1-978-750-2225, anne.guertin@sylvania.com; Sativa Ross, Weber Shandwick, +1-248-633-6528, sross@webershandwick.com

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

K-micro Samples New Frame Rate Converter LCD Timing Controller for Large-Size LCD TV Market

TV makers can now offer end users superior motion picture performance with reduced artifacts at a lower cost

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kawasaki Microelectronics (K-micro), a leading supplier of image processing LSIs, such as LCD T-Con, has released samples of its new Frame Rate Converter LCD Timing Controller product (FRC T-Con), dubbed VFRC-A1, for the large-size LCD TV market. Mass production will begin in Q2, 2012.

As a result of increased pricing pressure, LCD panel and television manufacturers need to be able to develop improved products without extra cost and complexity. K-micro's VFRC-A1 allows them to offer superior motion picture performance by reducing motion artifacts such as blur and judder at significantly lower cost than before. K-micro reduced the cost of this new generation controllers by 50%.

Top tier customers, including Funai Electric Co., Ltd, a leading company in high quality and reasonably priced LCD TVs, are sampling VFRC-A1 products. "The success of design-in at Funai Electric is further proof that the FRC T-Con product is providing a cost competitive solution for Full HD TV," said Takayuki Ochi, product marketing manager at Kawasaki Microelectronics. "VFRC-A1 is a major milestone in our strategy to become the supplier of choice for the LCD TV market with superior technology at cost-effective prices."

"We are developing our third-generation FRC product to deliver image processing functions for LCD panels, which are used for 3DTV with a simple Quad Flat Package (QFP)," Ochi added. "This next generation product will help TV makers bring a high quality 3D viewing experience into the homes of end users."

K-micro developed VFRC-A1 through close cooperation with several Japanese TV makers that pursue development of LCD TVs at a competitive price and superior performance. VFRC-A1 integrates major components for 100/120Hz Full HDTV LCD panels such as FRC, frame memory and T-Con in a low cost QFP. It supports both VA and IPS LCD panels and is also available for integration into ASICs.

Pricing and Availability

The VFRC-A1 is available now in sample quantities to select customers. Mass production will begin in Q2, 2012, with sample pricing of $15. This technology is also available for integration into ASICs for qualified customers.

About K-micro (Kawasaki Microelectronics America, Inc.)

K-micro's innovative ASIC technologies and world-class design support are used in the consumer electronics, computer, office-automation, networking and storage markets. The company is an active participant in industry standards organizations, including InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) Technical Committee T10 for SCSI Storage Interfaces, PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG), USB Implementers Forum, Universal Plug and Play Forum (UPnP), Serial ATA International Organization SATA-IO, Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA), IEEE P1901, IEEE P2030, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), HomeGrid Forum, Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), High Definition Power Line Communications (HD-PLC), and OCP International Partnership (OCP-IP). K-micro has design centers in San Jose, Taipei, and Tokyo. For more information, contact the company at 408-570-0555, or visit http://www.k-micro.us.

Taiwan: +886-2-2547-1297

SOURCE  K-micro

K-micro

CONTACT: Sacha Arts of Slider & Associates, +1-408-356-3099, sacha@sliderassociates.com, for K-micro

Web Site: http://www.k-micro.us