With more than 55 locations, 1,300 access points (APs) and 25,000 networking devices,
the district's wireless network supports more than 50,000 students and faculty and is
essential to the day-to-day operations of the district and individual schools.
Furthermore, with wireless devices being integrated into class curriculum regularly (for
example, for test taking), and with students constantly bringing the latest gadgets to
campus, it was vital that district IT staff have complete visibility into the network to
determine whether devices are friend or foe (or approved versus unapproved).
"District users previously spent the majority of their time - 90 percent - on the
wired network. After a complete overhaul of the wireless network last year, this has
shifted dramatically, with users now spending more than 60 percent of their time on the
wireless network. This massive uptick in usage, combined with an explosion of wireless
devices inside and outside the classroom, exposed many security and performance flaws,
making us realize that we needed better visibility into what was happening on our WLAN,"
said Ron Bird, network and technical services manager at Jordan School District.
To get this "visibility" into the network, Jordan School District selected AirMagnet
Enterprise. Not only does the system provided dedicated 24x7 security and performance
monitoring and remote troubleshooting 100 percent of the time, but its intelligent
spectrum analysis capability was also a key differentiator over the competition. Using
dedicated radio hardware, AirMagnet Enterprise can quickly detect and specifically
classify sources of RF interference that can severely impact the performance of the Wi-Fi
network. It is the only WIPS/WIDS solution on the market today with this integrated
capability.
Jordan School District also selected AirMagnet Enterprise because it easily integrates
with a variety of infrastructure technology and includes new dynamic threat update (DTU)
technology.
Fluke Networks is the world-leading provider of network test and monitoring solutions
to speed the deployment and improve the performance of networks and applications. Leading
enterprises and service providers trust Fluke Networks' products and expertise to help
solve today's toughest issues and emerging challenges in WLAN security, mobility, unified
communications and data centers. Based in Everett, Wash., the company distributes products
in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit http://www.FlukeNetworks.com or
call +1-(425)-446-4519.
Source: Fluke Networks
Justin Hall, VOXUS PR for Fluke Networks, +1-253-444-5442, jhall@voxuspr.com
Klever Marketing, Inc. is pleased to announce its hiring of two cutting edge marketing agencies to help promote its cutting edge mobile couponing and MMS Platform products. Gigasavvy, an Irvine, CA-based web design and social media marketing agency will be involved with the redesign and hosting of Klever Marketing's corporate website, the design of Klever's reporting and analytics portal KleverDash, and Klever Marketing's SEO and SEM campaigns. Klever Marketing has also hired Ladera Ranch, CA-based Bright Oak Marketing, Design & Development to produce an demo video for Klever Marketing's website. The animated Flash video will depict a "day in the life" of a busy grocery shopper and the benefits associated with the new KleverShop(TM) mobile couponingapp that will make shopping for groceries enjoyable and more productive.
Klever Marketing's expected launch date for the new website is Jan 31, 2012. "We're thrilled to work with partners with such deep web technology experience," said Paul G. Begum, Klever Marketing Inc.'s CEO. "The management teams at Gigasavvy and Bright Oak really understand our market, and how to effectively reach our audience using the web. Their role will be critical in our success as we get closer to launching our revolutionary new mobile marketing platform." Klever Marketing is close to signing its showcase grocery retailer in Southern California to beta test its mobile couponingapp, KleverShop(TM).
Klever Marketing(®) is the industry leader in the delivery of patented in-store marketing technologies dating back to 1999 with the launch of the Giving Cart(TM). Over the past decade, Klever Marketing has released new generations of its products as memory, battery, and silicon technology have advanced. Today, Klever Marketing offers a mobile management services platform for retail and manufacturer clients looking to implement effective mobile strategies. Klever Marketing's current products include KleverShop(TM), a revolutionary mobile phone app that enables consumer product manufacturers and retailers to personalize one-to-one mobile interactions with the consumer to provide mobile coupons, product information and purchase recommendations to simplify the consumer's shopping experience. Klever Marketing also offers a reporting and analytics dashboard calledKleverDash for the management of retail mobile marketing programsand campaign performance.
CONTACT:
Paul G. Begum,
CEO, Klever Marketing, Inc.
801-847-6444
pgbegum@klevermarketing.com
Elgato and Siano Partner to Deliver High-Quality Digital TV Products for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Devices
Products designed by both companies available in Europe, soon to reach Japan and Latin America
SAN FRANCISCO, December 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Elgato, a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for Apple devices, and
Siano, the world's leading supplier of mobile broadcast DTV solutions, today announced the
signing of a collaboration agreement whereby both companies will jointly deliver
high-quality solutions for viewing digital TV on Apple devices, including the iPhone,
iPad, and iPod touch.
This collaborative venture is based on Siano's global family of receiver chips for
mobile DTV and digital TV middleware for iOS, and on Elgato's EyeTV suite of software
applications for TV over Apple devices. Some products from this partnership are already
available in the market today, while others are still in the development stage.
Already a huge success across Europe, EyeTV Mobile is a TV tuner that connects
directly to the iPad 2. It is powered by Siano's SMS1140 chipset and manufactured by
Taiwan-based Dexatek. Similar products for ISDB-T (Latin America, Japan), ATSC-MH (USA),
and CMMB (China) markets are close to launch. The Sunday Times, a leading UK Sunday
newspaper, recently ranked EyeTV Mobile no. 1 in its 2011 "Tech List" of the top 100 most
wanted gadgets. The Sunday Times' editorial team recognized that EyeTV Mobile makes "TV
meet the tablet - at last."
"Siano's combination of single-chip receivers and middleware is the most powerful
solution for delivering digital TV to the iPad and iPhone," said Markus Fest, CEO of
Elgato. "This joint venture has proven very successful so far, and has prompted us to work
towards several more products down the road."
"Elgato's longtime experience with Apple products, coupled with its high-quality DTV
application on the App Store, has helped Siano and its customers to quickly transition
from a concept to a product," said Alon Ironi, CEO of Siano. "We plan to continue this
momentum to reach additional regions and develop new products."
Siano and Elgato will showcase their digital TV products at CES 2012, Jan.
10-13, 2012
at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Mobile DTV TechZone, Booth #13545
About Elgato
Elgato produces award-winning TV software together with a complete range of TV tuners
and capture devices to watch, record, and edit TV and HDTV on Macs and PCs. Elgato is the
home of EyeTV[TM], the world's leading television solution for Mac computers. Elgato also
produces a variety of world-class H.264 video conversion and streaming products. Elgato is
privately held with offices in Munich, Germany and San Francisco, California. For more
information, visit the website at: http://www.elgato.com.
About Siano
Siano is the world's leading supplier of mobile broadcast DTV solutions. Pioneers of
the multi-standard approach, Siano provides high-performance and fast time-to-market
digital TV solutions for cellular-handheld, consumer electronics, automotive and public
transportation device makers and solution/services providers. Close partnerships with
global tier-1 PC, mobile handset and home entertainment manufacturers boast a customer
base that includes Samsung, Motorola, LG, ZTE, Huawei, Dell, Lenovo and many others. Siano
has offices in the US, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, LatAm (Brazil, Argentina) and EMEA
(Israel). For more information, visit us at http://www.siano-ms.com.
For more information:
Siano
Matt Krieger
Finn Partners Israel
Email: matthew@ruderfinn.co.il
Tel: +972-544-676-950
Elgato
Lars Felber
Product Marketing Manager
Email: publicrelations@elgato.com
Tel: +49(89)14-33-39-15
NHS Contractor Outsources IT to Focus on Delivering Patient Care
HARROGATE, England, December 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Hosted IT Environment Allows Growth of The Practice to Operate 60 Surgeries,
Specialist Clinics and Walk-in Centres Across the UK
A community-based healthcare service provider with 60 surgeries and walk-in centres
across the UK, has outsourced its IT infrastructure to Cloud services specialist
InTechnology so it can concentrate on improving patient care.
Contracted by the NHS, The Practice started with only a handful of surgeries, but
since working with InTechnology it has grown significantly and now delivers clinical
services and runs specialist clinics for over 180,000 patients. InTechnology now manages a
whole range of ICT services for The Practice and provides secure links to the NHS N3
network.
Howard Gooder, commercial director at The Practice, said: "We wanted a hosted solution
that was efficient, robust and reliable. The last thing we need is for our telephone
system to go down first thing on a Monday morning just when our patients need us.
"InTechnology has provided us with a high-availability network, carrying both voice
and data and enables rapid communication between locations.
"Unity Call Recording is the latest service that we've taken from InTechnology to
improve our efficiency and the level of care we can give our patients."
InTechnology hosts The Practice's Unity Call Recording solution which captures up to
1,000 calls per day. This innovative technology allows incoming calls to be analysed. For
example, it creates reports on how many patients hang up without having their calls
answered. As a result of this information, The Practice decided to establish a Patient
Contact Centre which acts as a central hub in the event of high volumes of patient calls.
Any calls that cannot be answered by the surgery or clinic are re-routed which allows them
to be dealt with immediately, improving both efficiency and the patient's experience.
Natalie Duffield, director of sales and customer management at InTechnology, said:
"Now that we are handling most of its back-end IT operations, The Practice is able to
concentrate on its partnership with the NHS and customer service, rather than managing its
IT.
"It chose us as a partner due to our experience in the healthcare sector and because
we integrate with N3, the national network for the NHS. Our hosted solutions provide the
organisation with a flexible and resilient infrastructure which supports its aggressive
strategy for growth."
Gooder said: "This has been a success story on both sides - we've been able to make
suggestions about the services and InTechnology's expertise and support has helped us grow
our business."
The hosted services provided to The Practice by InTechnology are:
- A secure network that allows voice and data to be converged onto the same
connection
- Separate secure links to the NHS N3 Network
- Data management services and backup for all of The Practice's surgeries
- A range of Unified Communications services including IP Telephony (VoIP)
services, Hosted Exchange for email and Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS).
About InTechnology:
InTechnology (http://www.intechnology.com) is one of the UK's leading service
providers and delivers Cloud-based services to over 800 public and private sector
businesses across the UK. It has an unrivalled mix of skills embracing Network, Hosting,
Data, Voice and Unified Communications. InTechnology is also the first UK provider to
integrate hosted IP Telephony with Microsoft OCS and offer it as a fully managed, hosted
service. We've now added Hosted Exchange to the solution and to provide a complete, unique
and fully managed Unified Communications package. With 25 years experience as leaders and
innovators in the managed services market, InTechnology continue to be ahead of the curve
in the solutions they bring to their customers.
Source: InTechnology
Media contact: Fiona Whyatt/Michael Portz, t. +44(0)1625-500800, e. intechnology@insightmkt.com
New Study Reveals 'Sustainable Generation' of Future Business Leaders
LONDON, December 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Tomorrow's business leaders bring personal beliefs and experience to the
workplace
Businesses trying to be sustainable but must match words with actions
Future leaders confident in their ability to operate sustainably
As businesses continue to feel the pinch from tough economic conditions, the next
generation of business leaders says in a new study that sustainability must be a priority
for all businesses and sets out its plans for a more sustainable future.
Published yesterday, 'The Sustainable Generation: The Sky Future Leaders Study'
examines for the first time the attitudes and ambitions towards sustainability of 750
corporate graduate trainees, high potential middle-managers and MBA students. It uncovers
a group who readily describe themselves as the first 'sustainable generation' and who have
a clear vision for their own careers. But it also sends a warning that UK businesses
aren't matching their warm words with concrete actions.
The sustainable generation
Having grown up with issues like environmental protection and social responsibility as
a constant feature in their lives, tomorrow's business leaders are knowledgeable about
sustainability and confident in what they will do in the future to address it.
They also send a clear message to HR directors about the importance of sustainability
credentials to their own career plans. 34% of respondents see creating social and
environmental value as an overall career goal, just 1 percentage point behind earning
personal financial rewards.
Sustainability makes business sense
The sustainable generation is clear that there is a strong business case for
addressing social and environmental issues. 70% agree that sustainability can create new
opportunities for business, while 66% believe difficult economic conditions should not be
an excuse for businesses to ignore sustainability.
Business performance today
But sustainability is still not being fully integrated into the way the businesses
operate. While 78% of Future Leaders believe that UK businesses are making a genuine
effort to do so, just 3% believe they are fully succeeding.
The clear gap between words and actions is underlined by future leaders' responses to
businesses that claim to have a social purpose beyond creating profit to improve their
reputation. Just 27% of tomorrow's business leaders think companies make such claims
because they genuinely believe them to be true.
Ready and able to lead
The report raises questions as to the quality and quantity of sustainability training
provided by business schools and businesses. 35% of future leaders do not believe their
employers are providing adequate levels of training or education on sustainability.
A more sustainable future
The sustainable generation outlines a five-point plan to go further than their
predecessors in integrating sustainability when at the helm of the UK's businesses. It is:
- Increasing employee engagement to harness the workforce creativity
- Collaborating across industry to share best practice
- Taking more responsibility for supply chain sustainability credentials
- Integrating sustainability into values and decisions
- Using new technology to improve business performance on sustainability
Jeremy Darroch, Sky Chief Executive, launched the study and said:
"While sustainability has become part of everyday business language, little has been
known until now about the views of future leaders. This study shows that tomorrow's
business leaders are already engaged with sustainability and see it as an important part
of their future careers. In their own words, this is 'the sustainable generation' and
there is much we can all learn from them.
The report contains important lessons about the expectations that future leaders will
have of the companies where they choose to work. All businesses have a strong incentive to
provide better training, to tap into the ideas and creativity of their people and to
ensure their actions on sustainability live up to their words.
Much of today's report will resonate with businesses which have already recognised the
opportunity that sustainability can bring. For example, at Sky, we don't believe we have
to choose between acting responsibly and being a successful commercial business. Because
our future success is based on long-term relationships with customers, we're committed to
doing the right thing and making a positive contribution to life in the UK."
Tomorrow's business leaders identify themselves as the first 'sustainable generation'.
This is based on:
- the exposure they've had to sustainability, having grown up with issues
like environmental protection and social responsibility in their lives and in the
media;
- a personal belief that the environment and contributing to society are
important;
- 69% of participants saying their personal beliefs affect which companies they
trust and use themselves;
- 79% citing the vision and values of a company as an important factor when
looking at potential employers;
- and 34% saying that creating social and environmental value through business
is an important career goal.
As well as in their personal lives, they also believe that sustainability is important
to business:
- 70% of participants agree that sustainability can create new opportunities
for business;
- just 21% believe that sustainability has to come at the expense of profit;
- as well as new business opportunities, sustainability also offers the
potential to achieve cost savings;
- 67% of respondents agree that sustainability can help differentiate start-ups;
- 66% believe difficult economic conditions should not be an excuse for
businesses to ignore sustainability;
- and while international competitiveness, a failure to innovate and the need to
reduce the UK's deficit are identified as the most pressing challenges facing
businesses now and in the future, climate change is the fastest-growing threat.
The sustainable generation has mixed views on current UK business sustainability
performance:
- 78% of participants recognise that companies in the UK are making a real
effort to address sustainability;
- only 3% believe that companies are succeeding in fully integrating
sustainability;
- 32% believe that businesses communicate their sustainability policies and
initiatives well enough internally to employees;
- and 31% well enough externally to customers;
- just 15% credit businesses with doing enough on the environment and 13% to
support local communities;
- 62% cite an unwillingness or inability to pay for sustainable products and
services as a barrier to progress;
- 62% also say other business priorities being seen as more important is a
barrier;
- and 32% of middle managers, 30% of graduate trainees and 18% of MBA students
believe businesses that claim to have a social purpose beyond creating profit.
Members of the sustainable generation are keen to help move the sustainability agenda
forward:
- 96% of respondents plan on being involved with sustainability in their
careers;
- 72% credit their employer or business school with encouraging them to take
a long-term view;
- as well as commercial benefits, sustainability can help address external
pressures and help them as individuals to stand out in their careers;
- but just 35% feel they have received sufficient sustainability training from
their business school or employer;
- and 26% cite university reforms and access to higher education as a key threat
to UK business in 5-10 years time.
And they have a five-point plan on how they will address sustainability once they
reach senior executive positions themselves:
1) Improve employee engagement - create a culture that harnesses employees'
creativity and empowers them to drive sustainability initiatives forward;
2) Collaborate even with competitors - businesses should take collective
responsibility by sharing best practice and helping each other to act more
sustainably;
3) Take responsibility for the supply chain - understand the supply chain to
mitigate risk and help other companies improve;
4) Integrate sustainability into values and decisions - make sustainability part
of everything a business does by embedding it in its values;
5) Use new technology - be an early adopter but don't just rely on technology
alone.
Notes to Editors:
This report presents the results of research undertaken by Sky to determine the
attitudes and aspirations of the UK's next generation of business leaders towards
sustainability. The study is based on research undertaken by market research agency
Populus, who interviewed 751 graduate trainees, current and recently graduated MBA
students, and high potential middle managers earmarked for leadership positions.
Participants were recruited via social media networks and existing market research panels.
The Association of MBAs [http://www.mbaworld.com ], the international authority on
postgraduate business education, secured responses from MBA students studying both full
and part-time degrees.
Populus conducted in-depth telephone interviews with 20 participants, all of whom had
completed the initial online survey. In order to gain greater insight from all three
groups of participants, a workshop was held in London for 11 future leaders. The research
was conducted between September and November 2011.
About Sky :
Sky entertains and excites more than 10.3 million homes through the most comprehensive
multichannel, multi-platform television service in the UK and Ireland. Sky continues to
break new ground with its own portfolio of channels: Sky 1 combines its commitment to UK
production with the best of the US; Sky Living pushes ahead with fresh and innovative
entertainment formats; Sky Arts is the UK's only dedicated arts channel brand; Sky
Atlantic is the home to HBO and other iconic drama and comedy, Sky Sports is still raising
the bar in sports broadcasting; Sky News remains a pioneer in television news; and Sky
Movies is leading the way in High Definition and on-demand.
Sky also works with dozens of other broadcasters on the satellite platform, as well as
online and on mobile through the ground-breaking Sky Go service. Sky has also led the UK
into the age of high definition television, launched Europe's first 3DTV channel, Sky 3D,
and offers customer even more flexibility and choice through Sky Anytime+, its
internet-delivered video on demand service. Since launching Sky Broadband and Sky Talk in
2006, the company has also been the UK's fastest-growing home communications provider.
Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities in which it operates,
not least by increasing participation in, and access to, the arts, supporting grassroots
sports, and taking positive action on the environment.
Source: Sky
For further information: Alice Lam, Sky, +44(0)20-7032-2939 / +44(0)7881-615-635, alice.lam@bskyb.com ; Tim Carlton Jones, Bell Pottinger Business & Brand, +44(0)20-7861-2850, tcarltonjones@Bell-Pottinger.co.uk
Rainmaker Announces Webinar on First SaaS B2B e-Commerce Solution to Enable Testing and Certification
CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rainmaker Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMKR), a leading global provider of B2B e-commerce solutions that drive online sales and renewals for products, subscriptions and training for clients and their channel partners, today announced a webinar on the first SaaS B2B e-commerce solution to enable online testing and certification.
The Rainmaker B2B e-commerce solution, combined with the Questionmark Perception engine, enables clients to create online training and certification courses, track courses taken toward certification and test to achieve certification. This combined solution is the first solution to handle revenue recognition and certification testing.
The webinar will be co-hosted by Questionmark to further discuss the solution and the opportunity it presents on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 12:00 pm PST. The webinar will discuss:
-- A brief introduction from Rainmaker and Questionmark
-- Demo of the solution
-- Benefits of the solution and usage scenarios
Rainmaker is focused on enhancing incremental revenue at all stages of the B2B e-commerce buying cycle. Many companies are working with multiple vendors or internal solutions that lack integration to support their global sales efforts. This results in lost revenue opportunities. Rainmaker's distinct advantage is its simple, integrated, global solution. An additional benefit of the Rainmaker solution is Rainmaker's commitment to become a partner, not simply a vendor, able to turn basic customer contact points into revenue generating opportunities while simplifying otherwise complex sales and marketing needs to drive global revenue growth.
Rainmaker Systems, Inc. is a leading global provider of B2B e-commerce solutions that drive online sales and renewal for products, subscriptions and training for our clients and their channel partners. Rainmaker provides these solutions on a consistent, global basis supporting multiple payment methods, currencies and language capabilities. For more information, visit http://www.rainmakersystems.com or call 800-631-1545.
NOTE: Rainmaker Systems, the Rainmaker logo, are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other service marks or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to Rainmaker as of this date and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results could differ materially from current expectations. Among the important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are our client concentration, as we depend on a small number of clients for a significant percentage of our revenue, the possibility of the discontinuation and/or realignment of some client relationships, general market conditions, the current difficult macro-economic environment and its impact on our business, as our clients are reducing their overall marketing spending and our clients' customers are reducing their purchase of services contracts, the high degree of uncertainty and our limited visibility due to economic conditions, our ability to execute our business strategy, our ability to integrate acquisitions without disruption to our business, the effectiveness of our sales team and approach, our ability to target, analyze and forecast the revenue to be derived from a client and the costs associated with providing services to that client, the date during the course of a calendar year that a new client is acquired, the length of the integration cycle for new clients and the timing of revenues and costs associated therewith, our ability to expand our channel hosted contract solution and drive adoption of this solution by resellers, potential competition in the marketplace, the ability to retain and attract employees, market acceptance of our service programs and pricing options, our ability to maintain our existing technology platform and to deploy new technology, our ability to sign new clients and control expenses, and the financial condition of our clients' businesses, our ability to raise additional equity or debt financing, and other factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
CONTACT:
Pamela Sziebert Todd Kehrli or Jim Byers
VP of Marketing Investor Relations
Rainmaker Systems, Inc. MKR Group, Inc.
(408) 340-2896 (323) 468-2300
pamela.sziebert@rmkr.com rmkr@mkr-group.com
Didriks Introduces New Flatware Designs by Corin Mellor
Didriks announces new Chelsea flatware and Provencal kitchen knife collections from British design house David Mellor, designed by David Mellor's son, Corin Mellor
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 07, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This December, Didriks - http://www.didriks.com - announces exciting new flatware and kitchen knife collections from British design house David Mellor, designed by David Mellor's son, Corin Mellor.
The new Chelsea cutlery design by Corin Mellor shows the influence of David Mellor, but maintains its own striking individuality. There are overtones of classic 18th century cutlery in the shape of the knife, while the forks and spoons have beautiful fluidity. The Chelsea collection is comprehensive, including a steak knife, butter knife, and serving spoon.
The new Provencal kitchen knives by Corin Mellor echo the classic 1973 Provencal cutlery design by David Mellor, while offering a new interpretation of the traditional, fully forged professional chef's knife. The knives exploit the latest techniques in manufacturing. The high carbon stainless steel blades are hot drop forged and ice hardened to minus -112 degrees F for exceptional hardness and durability.
About Corin Mellor
Corin Mellor trained as a product designer at Kingston and worked for the London architecture firm YRM before joining his father, David Mellor. He is now Creative Director of David Mellor Design and responsible for new product development and product selection. According to Corin Mellor, he and his father share a passion for "enduring, purist design that isn't trying too hard. We aspire to create objects that stand the test of time, that aren't disposable."
About Didriks
Didriks helps customers create inspired home environments with their collection of home furnishings, accents and outdoor furniture. Didriks provides attentive, personalized service, including free shipping. Didriks carries the highest quality teak and stainless steel outdoor furniture, designed and manufactured by Barlow Tyrie. Didriks also carries Belgian linens from Libeco Home, vinyl floor mats by Chilewich, dinnerware, fine pottery and cookware from Simon Pearce, iittala, Heath Ceramics, Match Pewter, Mauviel, Jars Ceramics, Revol, Sabre Paris, Schott Zwiesel, Pillivuyt and other fine brands.
For more information, call 617-354-5700, see the showroom at 190 Concord Ave in Cambridge, MA (M-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5) or visit the web sites at http://www.didriks.com and http://www.belgian-linen.com.
IGT Drives Cloud Computing Transformation in Gaming Industry
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Unveiling the next revolution in the gaming industry, International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today the premiere of the IGT Cloud solution at the Company's Investor Conference in New York. The initiative marks IGT's move towards empowering operators to provide seamless gaming experiences across land-based, mobile and online devices.
"IGT is leading the cloud computing transformation in gaming by offering operators innovative solutions to optimize their operations and casino floors," said Chris Satchell, IGT chief technology officer. "Utilizing the IGT Cloud will let casino operators focus on what is important to them: players, games and performance."
The IGT Cloud delivers efficiency and value to casino operators utilizing Software as a Service (SaaS). These initial private, secure IGT Cloud services will enable casinos to manage game content using IGT Floor Manager to access the largest game library in the industry. sbX® Analytics will empower casino operators to increase marketing productivity and maximize floor-wide performance with a variety of reporting tools.
The IGT Cloud solution is the result of a powerful collaboration between IGT and CA Technologies to continue innovating how casino games, systems and experiences are delivered.
"CA Technologies is excited to be IGT's technology partner as they debut the IGT Cloud to investors and casinos alike," said Roger Pilc, general manager, Virtualization and Automation, CA Technologies. "Our turnkey CA AppLogic® cloud platform will be instrumental in helping IGT to quickly move its advanced casino software to cloud-based delivery."
"Cloud computing continues to revolutionize the global Software and IT industries, driving significant business value. Over time, the new IGT Cloud initiative will allow the gaming industry to realize similar benefits in operations, customer experience and innovation. This will deliver new opportunities for IGT and our customers," said Satchell.
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IGT.
SOURCE IGT
IGT
CONTACT: CONTACT: Shelle Murach, IGT Public Relations, +1-775-448-0221, +1-775-229-2449, Shelle.Murach@IGT.com
LivePerson Revolutionizes Real-Time Data-Driven Personalization with LP Marketer(TM)
Early adopters see success with LP Marketer -- leading global company experienced incremental lifts of 16% in online conversions and 7% in average order values in pilot program
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPSN), a provider of real-time engagement solutions that increase conversions and improve the customer experience, today announced the official launch of LP Marketer, a real-time data-driven targetingsolution that intelligently delivers relevant, personalized content to website visitors at scale. LP Marketer supports a wide range of use cases that drive business results across the customer lifecycle.
LP Marketer features a powerful combination of advanced visitor intelligence, robust traffic segmentation capabilities and user-friendly campaign-building tools. Business users can design and deploy highly-targeted campaigns directly on their sites, greatly reducing or eliminating reliance upon internal IT resources. This enables a customized and compelling online experience for each visitor that can increase satisfaction and loyalty, and dramatically improve conversion rates and transaction values.
"One of the biggest challenges with website marketing is how to match the right content or offer with the right visitor at the right time," said Robert LoCascio, Founder and CEO of LivePerson. "With LP Marketer, this challenge becomes a significant opportunity. Whether the goal is to drive customer acquisition, improve the online experience or streamline customer support operations, LP Marketer empowers business owners to unleash the true potential of their website by delivering targeted, personalized content to website visitors, designed to positively impact their behavior or experience. Best of all, this can all be done with minimal use of IT time and resources."
LP Marketer offers businesses the flexibility, control and speed they need to achieve their online goals. A traffic segmentation wizard and a point-and-click user interface make creating a targeted campaign easy and effective. LP Marketer's core capabilities are designed to enable:
-- Pre-sales and Post-sales Support: Remove obstacles from the purchasing,
onboarding and support processes by servings tips to visitors who
exhibit signs of difficulty or encounter site errors
-- Site-pathing: Hide or highlight features or sections of a site to
maximize relevance to visitors based on online behavior
-- Behavioral Targeting: Identify mouse behavior or click path that
suggests a visitor may be considering abandoning a shopping cart or
online form, and then deliver special offers and calls to action to help
them complete the transaction
-- Cross-sells and Up-sells: Present visitors with complementary products
and services based on dozens of parameters
-- Geo-personalization: Tailor messages and promotions according to a
visitor's language, city, region or country
-- Campaign Echo: Ensure that site messaging is consistent with email and
advertising content
-- Targeted Messaging: Serve custom messages to website visitors based on
their behavior, visit history, brand loyalty or expected purchase value,
improving sales, customer satisfaction and service
Customers are seeing early success with LP Marketer. Newark/element14, a global leader in electronics equipment distribution, was one of the first businesses to implement LP Marketer, rolling out the technology in their Americas division.
"To say that we have been both shocked and amazed at the value LP Marketer has driven would be an extreme understatement," said Will Anfeldt, eCommerce Project Lead of Newark/element14. "We've seen an incremental lift in conversions by 16% and average order values by 7%, so we've had a lot of success in driving revenue using LP Marketer--so much so that the rest of the company in Europe and Asia is eager to get the same functionality up and running for them."
For more detailed information about Newark/element14's initial success with LP Marketer, download the case study here or view the video testimonial here.
Available immediately on the LiveEngage platform, LP Marketer complements LivePerson's award-winning engagement solutions.
About LivePerson
LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPSN) offers a platform that enables businesses to proactively connect in real-time with their customers via chat, voice, and content delivery at the right time, through the right channel, including websites, social media, and mobile devices. This "intelligent engagement" is driven by real-time behavioral analytics, producing connections based on a true understanding of business objectives and customer needs.
More than 8,500 companies rely on LivePerson's platform to increase conversions and improve customer experience, including Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Verizon, Sky, Walt Disney, PNC, QVC and Orbitz.
LivePerson has received the CODiE award for Best Ecommerce Solution in 2011, and has been named one of America's 25 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies by Forbes in 2011, and a Company of the Year by Frost and Sullivan in 2010. LivePerson is headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Atlanta, London and Melbourne, Australia.
Statements in this press release regarding LivePerson that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to differ materially from such statements. Any such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It is routine for our internal projections and expectations to change as the quarter and year progresses, and therefore it should be clearly understood that the internal projections and beliefs upon which we base our expectations may change. Although these expectations may change, we are under no obligation to inform you if they do. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the projections or forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: potential fluctuations in our quarterly and annual results; the adverse effect that the global recession may have on our business; competition in the real-time sales, marketing, customer service and online engagement solutions market; our ability to retain existing clients and attract new clients; risks related to new regulatory or other legal requirements that could materially impact our business; responding to rapid technological change and changing client preferences; our ability to retain key personnel and attract new personnel; risks related to the operational integration of acquisitions; technology systems beyond our control and technology-related defects that could disrupt the LivePerson services; privacy concerns relating to the Internet that could result in new legislation or negative public perception; risks related to the regulation or possible misappropriation of personal information; legal liability and/or negative publicity for the services provided to consumers via our technology platforms; risks related to protecting our intellectual property rights or potential infringement of the intellectual property rights of third parties. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Readers are referred to the reports and documents filed from time to time by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of these and other important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in forward-looking statements.
Media ContactsKristen FilippiniZer0 to 5ive, LLCkristen@0to5.com 516.356.1136
Recosoft ships Enterprise level PDF-to-InDesign and PDF-to-IDML conversion technology. The new Enterprise-level software solution significantly enhances workflow automation for processing a large number of PDFs.
OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Recosoft Corporation, the developer of the PDF2Office® family of products, PDF2Office® for iWork® utility, PDF2ID® and ID2Office® tools for InDesign®, ships PDF2ID Enterprise 2012 release.
PDF2ID Enterprise is a scalable PDF-to-InDesign and PDF-to-IDML conversion solution allowing hundreds of thousands of PDFs to be converted to the InDesign and IDML formats by simply targeting a folder.
PDF2ID Enterprise incorporates advanced workflow automation features in processing a large number of PDFs for conversion to the InDesign and IDML type eliminating any kind of user-intervention once the conversion system is configured.
PDF2ID Enterprise enables recovery and reuse of the contents stored in PDF files. It has been designed to address the specific needs of converting PDFs to formatted XML files allowing for the content to be used in a wide array of workflow systems.
Key Features
-- Notification and Performance controlsPDF2ID Enterprise has built-in
notification facilities and conversion server optimization controls.
-- Hot/Watch folderAny number of "Hot/Watch" folders can be defined
triggering an automatic conversion of newly added PDFs in the
"Hot/Watch" folders enhancing workflow automation.
-- Convert directly to IDML formatPDF2ID Enterprise converts PDFs directly
to the IDML format; allowing for the converted output to be utilized in
environments that require optimally formatted XML documents.
-- Convert Hundreds of thousands of PDFs to InDesign typeTarget any number
of folder and convert hundreds of thousands of PDFs to the InDesign
type.
Availability
PDF2ID Enterprise is available in the following configurations worldwide through Recosoft's resellers:
PDF2ID Enterprise 2012 release for Mac OS X Annual subscription license PDF2ID Enterprise 2012 release for Windows Annual subscription license
System Requirements
Macintosh
Intel-based Mac with a minimum 1.4 GHz processorMac OS X 10.5.8 and above, and as per InDesign CS4/CS5/CS5.5 requirementsApplication Software: Adobe InDesign CS4/CS5/CS5.5
Windows
Intel or Intel-equivalent based PC with at least a 1.4Ghz processorWindows XP, Vista, Server 2003/2008, Windows 7, and as per InDesign CS4/CS5/CS5.5 requirementsApplication Software: Adobe InDesign CS4/CS5/CS5.5
About Recosoft Corporation
Recosoft Corporation is the developer of PDF2Office®, the de-facto PDF-to-Excel, PDF-to-Word, PDF-to-PowerPoint conversion utility; PDF2Office® for iWork, the only PDF-to-Keynote and PDF-to-Pages conversion application; ID2Office, the InDesign-to-Word, InDesign-to-PowerPoint converter; and PDF2ID® the PDF-to-InDesign conversion tool. The company is a leader in designing and delivering PDF converters and file conversion software solutions enhancing workflow automation and productivity. For more information on Recosoft PDF converters and conversion solutions, visit http://www.recosoft.com.
Contact Information
Media Contact: Paul Chadha, info(at)recosoft(dot)com, +81-6-6260-5547
ID2Office, PDF2Office, PDF2ID, PDFtoID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Recosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and the Office logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and InDesign are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe System Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Macintosh, Mac, the Mac logo, Keynote, Pages, iWork are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the United States and or other countries. All other trademarks are recognized and are the property of their respective owners.
Two Love-related Websites Opened: 'Love Counter' Collecting Word 'Love' on Twitter & 'Love Tree' Decorating Christmas Tree in Proportion to Number of Word 'Love'
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Web developer ES Corporation has opened two love-related websites -- 'Love Counter,' which collects the word 'Love' on Twitter, and 'Love Tree,' open till December 25, 2011.
'Love Counter' collects the word 'Love' tweeted on Twitter, and shows the tweets in real time. Only 4 days after the December 1 opening of the site, it has collected 500,000 words of 'Love,' and as the first event to accelerate the trend, 'Love Tree' is open for a limited period to Christmas Day.
'Love Tree' is a website for Christmas on which a Christmas tree in Santa Claus' village is decorated in proportion to the number of the word 'Love' collected by 'Love Counter.' The word 'Love' changes into beautiful decorations, and the tree will be completed on Christmas Day in Finland, where Santa Claus lives.
ES Corporation will open new sites connected with 'Love Counter' in the future.
Love Counter / Love Tree
* The words are collected in 7 languages: 'Ai'(Japanese), 'Love'(English), 'Amour'(French), 'Liebe'(German), 'Amore'(Italian), 'Amor'(Spanish), 'Sarang'(Korean).
* Supported by any popular browser and smart phone
ES Corporation, founded in Hiroshima in August 2006, develops webs and operates EC sites. It is based in Hiroshima Crystal Plaza 14F, 8-18, Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0037, Japan (http://es-c.co.jp/). Shoji Kodama, the CEO & Founder, says, "Love Counter and Love Tree have been developed to realize the management philosophy of ES Corporation: Make the world smile. We hope people all over the world will share 'love' and smile to each other."
Contact:
Hirotaka Ozaki
Planning and Development Department
ES Corporation
Tel: +81-82-236-3801
Fax: +81-82-236-3802
E-Mail: info@es-c.co.jp
Socialtype(TM) Launches Gaming Player Acquisition and Rewards Platform across Social Networks
Socialtype's proprietary software solutions provide game companies with the most effective and least expensive player acquisition strategy available by leveraging player-to-player relationships across all major social networks
SAN FRANCISCO and PARIS, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Socialtype(TM) introduces its SaaS (Software as a Service) platform, called Bamboo(TM), to the Gaming Industry at GameConnection 2011 in Paris. Bamboo is the company's ?agship Player Acquisition, Loyalty and Rewards Platform which leverages Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter. Any game company looking to take advantage of the 800+ million audience that Facebook offers can have its own branded "Ambassadors Club" right out of the box. The platform offers the most entertaining, compelling and inexpensive way for game developers and publishers to distribute content on social networks and recruit new players by leveraging the friends of core players and fostering ongoing Player-to-Player relationships. With Bamboo, game companies can slash user acquisition costs, while increasing the engagement, retention and lifetime network value of their current player base.
Socialtype is helmed by former Acclaim Games' Game Director and Director of Marketing, Steven-Elliot Altman, who is responsible for repurposing Bamboo, which has already achieved success in the branded marketing space. Bamboo was named "one of the four must-have Facebook platforms" in 2010 by iMedia Connection, and Altman's primary task has been to transform it from a highly effective branding machine into a powerhouse Player Acquisition tool.
"I wanted to turn Bamboo into the player acquisition resource I always wished I had, and now we've done it," Altman comments. "The average gamer on Facebook has 240 Friends, and Bamboo expands that traditional 1:1 reach to a whopping 1:240. For example, one Bamboo client had 44,000 total users when they started. Sixty days later, after launching Bamboo, their reach was increased by 1,012,000 completely new prospects who obviously share similar interests. It's about giving your already-loyal players the tools they need to spread the word to their friends who include both hardcore and casual gamers. Newly acquired players are likely to be mentored by their friends who referred them and tend to stay in the game longer. All the advertising in the world can't beat that. People play what their friends are playing. Period. All of our products are geared toward enabling, fostering, and rewarding that bond."
As of today, Socialtype already has fourteen properties rolling out their own customized versions of Bamboo on multiple social networks, the first of which will be MindArk's highly successful MMORPG Entropia Universe. David Simmonds, MindArk's CEO said, "Entropia lives on the web. It's not designed as a Facebook game, so the ability for us to have a living, breathing presence on Facebook, using our Bamboo app, is exciting for us. We think our players can and will market us better than anyone else through the app."
Bamboo utilizes all the traditional game mechanics that most game companies have already honed, including badges, leader boards, in-game events, forums, add-a-friend programs, screenshot contests, couponing, sweepstakes and combinations. These assets can now be repurposed by Bamboo through social media outlets as wall posts, polls, in-mails, tweets, check-ins and even competitive and cooperative awards. Bamboo engages players in a compelling way by encompassing these familiar activities in a VIP Ambassador experience that promotes loyalty from your most valued players.
Socialtype representatives will be seeking new game clients at GameConnection, on Dec. 6-8 in Paris, France. To book an appointment, please contact sales@socialtype.com.
About Socialtype
San Francisco, CA-based Socialtype is a leading developer of social media applications for the game industry. Bamboo, Socialtype's flagship Social Rewards Platform for Facebook and Twitter, is the most effective player acquisition tool available on social networks. It allows any game company to have its own branded "Ambassadors Club" right out of the box. The platform offers an entertaining, compelling and inexpensive way for game developers and publishers to distribute content and recruit new users by leveraging the friends of core players. With Bamboo, game companies can slash user acquisition costs, while increasing the engagement, retention and lifetime network value of their current player base. For more information on Socialtype services, please visit http://www.socialtype.com.
Press Contacts for Socialtype:
press@socialtype.com
Sales Contact for Socialtype:
Jamison Selby
VP of Sales
t +1 310.488.9958
jamison@socialtype.com
About MindArk
MindArk is the developer of the virtual 3D environment Entropia Universe. It is the leading platform for micro transaction driven 3D virtual worlds and MMO games. The Swedish company MindArk, develops, operates and markets Entropia Universe and the Entropia Platform. Entropia Universe is a 3D internet virtual environment with a unique, integrated economic system and stunning graphics. The Entropia Platform is a secure entertainment and business platform, enabling companies and organizations all over the world to build content on differently themed planets all connected inside Entropia Universe. For more information on MindArk please go to our website at http://www.mindark.com
Fighting Cyber Threats; Plugging the Gaps. EU Agency Launches Report on Proactive Detection of Cyber Security Incidents to Make "Digital Fire-Brigades" More Effective
BRUSSELS and HERAKLION, Greece, December 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
The Agency today launches a report
[http://www.enisa.europa.eu/act/cert/support/proactive-detection ] which identifies 16
shortcomings in detection of network security incidents. The report reveals that not all
available tools are used widely enough by the "digital fire-brigades", the Computer
Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to effectively fight cyber threats. Therefore, the Agency
issues 35 recommendations to data providers, data consumers, and at EU/national levels to
mitigate the shortcomings.
The study [http://www.enisa.europa.eu/act/cert/support/proactive-detection ] has
identified that the CERTs are currently not fully utilizing all possible external sources
at their disposal. Similarly, many CERTs neither collect, nor share incident data about
other constituencies with other CERTs. This is concerning, as information exchange is key
to effectively combating malware and malicious activities, which is extremely important in
fighting cross-border cyber threats.
Shortcomings. The 16 shortcomings in detection of incidents are examined in depth. Top
technical gaps include insufficient data quality (false positives in provided data, poor
timeliness of delivery), lack of standard formats, tools, resources and skills. The most
important legal problem involves privacy regulations and personal data protection laws
that hinder information exchange.
"National/government CERT managers should use the report to overcome identified
shortcomings, by using more external sources of incident information, and additional
internal tools to collect information to plug the gaps" says the Agency Executive
Director, Professor Udo Helmbrecht
[https://www.enisa.europa.eu/about-enisa/structure-organization/executive-director ].
35 recommendations to mitigate the shortcomings. For data providers, the key
recommendations focus on how to better reach CERTs, better data format, distribution, as
well as data quality improvement. For data consumers, they include additional activities
by a CERT to verify the quality of data feeds, and specific deployments of new
technologies recommended. Finally, at the EU or national level balancing of the privacy
protection and security needs is necessary, as well as facilitating the adoption of common
formats, integration of statistical incident data, and research into data leakage
reporting.
Background: Proactive detection of incidents is the discovery of malicious activity,
before the complaints and incident reports about it are received. As such, it is a
cornerstone for an efficient CERT services portfolio. It can greatly boost a CERT's
efficiency in operations, thus strengthening CERT's Incident Handling capability which is
one of the core services of national / governmental CERTs
[http://www.enisa.europa.eu/act/cert/support/files/baseline-capabilities-of-national-governmental-certs-policy-recommendations ]
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Source: ENISA - European Network and Information Security Agency
For interviews: Ulf Bergstrom, Spokesman, ENISA, press@enisa.europa.eu, Mobile: +30-6948-460-143 or Agris Belasovs, or Andrea Dufkova, CERT-Relations@enisa.europa.eu
New Release! EaseUS Unveils MacCleaning 1.0 to Keep Your Mac Clean and Faster for Free
NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of storage management, focusing on providing quality, innovative Mac software for better Mac system performance, today announces the availability of MacCleaning, a free and all-in-one menu bar utility to fast clean your Mac junk files, show disk space available, warn when the disk space is running low, and eject drives, etc.
Wish you had a clean and healthy Mac? MacCleaning is a totally free and easy-to-use system cleaning & disk space monitoring menu bar tool to make your Mac faster and run more smoothly. Just by one-click, it will start to remove the junk files like System Caches, System Logs, User Logs, User Downloads, Trash, Safari Internet Cache, etc. The free space of system drive will be pinned to the menu bar, which allows you to react in advance before the drive is full.
Two versions of MacCleaning are launched, MacCleaning and MacCleaning Pro. MacCleaning Pro has all the features of the free version and enables you to customize the space value to display a warning and eject all the mounted devices by a click.
Main Features of MacCleaning:
-- Select places to clean up junk files.
-- Open the drives in Finder by a click.
-- Mount and Eject completion indicator.
-- Eject All to safely remove all the mounted devices by a click (only
available in MacCleaning Pro).
-- Eject the mounted drive safely, like external storage disks, CD and DVD
disks, network storage, disk images.
-- Customize the space value to display a warning (only available in
MacCleaning Pro).
-- Display a warning when your disk space is running low.
-- Show the available space on all the drives.
-- Fast clean up your Mac junk files, keeping your Mac clean and fast.
Pricing & Availability
About EaseUS SoftwareEstablished on August 12th, 2004, EaseUS specializes in backup software, partition manager and data recovery for Windows, now is focused on providing quality, innovative Mac software for better Mac system performance and to improve user experience. For more information, please visit http://www.easemac.com.
"EaseUS" is registered trademark of CHENGDU Yiwo Tech Development Co., Ltd.
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SOURCE EaseUS Software
EaseUS Software
CONTACT: Linda Gao, Marketing Representative, EaseUS Software, support@easemac.com, +86-28-85432479
Sundew Mobile App Lets You Crowdsource Your Friends for Answers to Your Vexing Questions
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of Korea-based SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, KSE: 017670), today launched Sundew, a dynamic social question-and-answer service based on your trusted friend network. The app, which is available for Android and iOS, lets users pose a question to selected people in their contact list to get honest, fast and reliable answers immediately. Not satisfied with the response? Then cast the question to the Sundew community with a public query.
Sundew is designed to tap the sources you trust to help make a decision, get local tips or simply network. Sundew also lets you give back by answering other people's questions and be part of open-ended discussions.
Studies show that consumers overwhelmingly trust the opinions of friends and family over any others and Sundew gives them an easy way to get a quick answer from those closest to them. For instance, one study found 65 percent of consumers trust friends' product recommendations most compared to only 27 percent who prefer the advice of experts.
Sundew enables users to ask or forward questions to their contact list or to their friends' contacts to get unbiased opinions, suggestions and answers all within a trusted network, and have an unlimited around of lifetimes to ask questions. Once a question is posted, it will not be removed until it gets answered. Users can ask, answer or forward questions to anyone, anywhere in the world.
In an extensive beta test, SK Planet found that users asked about 1,100 questions - mostly about food and dining - and offered about 4,200 answers. The users on average had 359 in their contact lists.
Pricing and Availability
Sundew is a free Android and iOS app available for immediate download at the respective app stores.
For Sundew updates Like us at our Facebook page.
About SK Planet
SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Telecom, was established in October 1, 2011 with an aspiration to become a global platform innovator. As the lynchpin of SK Telecom's future growth, the company was spun off with the industry-leading platform businesses including T-Store, T-map, MelOn, Cyworld and hoppin, Korea's biggest mobile app store, mobile navigation, online music service, SNS and multi-screen premium video service. SK Planet is committed to building global platform business in Asia and other strategic markets. For more information, please visit http://www.skplanet.co.kr.
About SK Telecom
SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, KSE: 017670) is Korea's leading telecommunications provider with more than 26 million subscribers, which accounts for more than 50% of the total market. The company, established in 1984, reached KRW 12.46 trillion in revenue in 2010. SK Telecom was the first to launch and commercialize CDMA, CDMA 2000 1x, CDMA EV-DO and HSDPA networks, and it currently provides cellular, wireless internet, mobile media, global roaming service and more. For more information, please visit http://www.sktelecom.com.
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Public Relations Contact:
Evie Carter
FortyThree, Inc.
Phone: 1-831-401-3175
Email: SK@43pr.com
New Combined Service-Cost Reduction Offering From OpDecision for Wireless Management
OpDecision Now Offers Outsourcing Option for Clients
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OpDecision (OpDecision.com), a leader in corporate wireless expense management, is offering businesses and institutions a combination of their expert wireless cost analysis services and managed services.
The new service includes audit and optimization of business wireless departments and ongoing wireless management consulting.
"There are companies who have their IT department managing their wireless operations, which can be a source of aggravation because it detracts from what IT people do best," says OpDecision CEO Jay Milgrom. "This new service frees up time for IT by outsourcing wireless management to our experts, who specialize in knowing the latest information about the wireless industry and how to optimize cost savings."
For organizations that continuously seek to identify cost-savings opportunities and implement those changes proactively on an ongoing basis, OpDecision's managed services and cost-analysis service combination allows companies to predict and control the costs associated with their wireless services.
"OpDecision plays an integral role in our daily cellular management," said Donald Sternfeld, CIO of Holland & Knight. "Holland & Knight has more than 1,000 wireless users, and OpDecision's services have enabled us to focus IT resources on other important technology areas. We highly recommend them to any business that wants to reduce costs on their wireless spending or has the need for ongoing wireless management."
The monthly charges associated with wireless carriers change constantly, Milgrom explains, and unless you are an expert in the field, you won't know what opportunities are available and how to best avoid excessive charges. "We are engaged in the management of wireless expenses every day and we make it our business to know how to keep wireless costs low and consistent," Milgrom says. "Companies can use their valuable IT staff and strengths in their area of specialty, leaving the wireless issues to us."
OpDecision LLC is a leader in corporate wireless expense management. Midsize to Fortune 1000 companies enlist OpDecision to reduce their wireless expenses. The Southampton, Pa. -based company helps businesses reduce wireless costs by up to 45 percent without changing their current carrier or contract.
OpDecision's management team of Jay Milgrom, CEO, Drew Polin, president, and Brad Singer, executive vice president, bring nearly 60 years of experience in the telecommunications and cellular industries. For more information, visit: http://www.opdecision.com or call 800-910-8517.
SOURCE OpDecision
OpDecision
CONTACT: CONTACT: Tom Peric, +1-856-874-0049, tom@thegalileo.com
K-Pop Celebrities Call Fans' Phones with Personalized Videograms
StarCall Mobile App Delivers K-Pop Fans Regular Videograms From Their Favorite Music Celebrities, Such as Girls' Generation, Super Junior, 2PM, Shinee and BoA
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of Korea-based SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, KSE: 017670), today launched StarCall, an Android and iOS app created for Korean Pop (K-Pop) fans across the globe. StarCall gives fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the personal lives of the hottest K-Pop stars with its unique video calling feature that allows users to receive live news updates and video calls from their favorite K-Pop artists.
StarCall videograms provide an intimate, first-of-its-kind glimpse into the lives of the top K-Pop stars, such as Girls' Generation, Super Junior, 2PM, Shinee and BoA. Fans can respond with their own video fan mail. StarCall also enables users to conveniently interact with their favorite K-Pop artists on Twitter and Facebook as well as receive targeted news feeds that deliver the hottest gossip and headlines.
K-Pop is electropop, hip hop, pop, rock and R&B music originating in South Korea with a distinctive fashion and style that has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. The K-Pop phenomenon is integral to the "Korean Wave" in countries around the world. This Korean pop culture export is expected to reach $3.8 billion in 2011, a rise of 14 percent over 2010, according to the Korea Creative Content Agency.
Pricing and Availability
StarCall is a free Android and iOS app available for immediate download at the respective app stores.
For StarCall updates Like us at our Facebook page.
About SK Planet
SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Telecom, was established in October 1, 2011 with an aspiration to become a global platform innovator. As the lynchpin of SK Telecom's future growth, the company was spun off with the industry-leading platform businesses including T-Store, T-map, MelOn, Cyworld and hoppin, Korea's biggest mobile app store, mobile navigation, online music service, SNS and multi-screen premium video service. SK Planet is committed to building global platform business in Asia and other strategic markets. For more information, please visit http://www.skplanet.co.kr.
About SK Telecom
SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, KSE: 017670) is Korea's leading telecommunications provider with more than 26 million subscribers, which accounts for more than 50% of the total market. The company, established in 1984, reached KRW 12.46 trillion in revenue in 2010. SK Telecom was the first to launch and commercialize CDMA, CDMA 2000 1x, CDMA EV-DO and HSDPA networks, and it currently provides cellular, wireless internet, mobile media, global roaming service and more. For more information, please visit http://www.sktelecom.com.
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Public Relations Contact:
Evie Carter
FortyThree, Inc.
Phone: 1-831-401-3175
Email: SK@43pr.com
New Social Learning Platform Enables Students to Connect, Collaborate and Share Academic Knowledge
TYLER, Texas, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PersonalWeb (http://www.personalweb.com), a Tyler, Texas-based technology company, today announced the beta release of StudyPods(TM), an educational social networking product, to a select group of University of Texas at Tyler students for initial testing and feedback. PersonalWeb, including students and graduates from the university who are employed with the company, has now reached an important first milestone towards general release of StudyPods following an extensive period of development and innovation.
StudyPods is a new social learning platform that enables students to connect, collaborate and share academic knowledge with each other at their own universities or colleges worldwide. The web application was developed through PersonalWeb's patented technology that enables distributed computing products, such as content addressable storage, social media, and distributed search engine functions.
"We are fortunate to have access to the engineering skills of the brightest students from The University of Texas at Tyler, and to be able to receive input from its faculty," stated Michael Weiss, CEO and President of PersonalWeb. "Our plan is to build on the success of StudyPods through the ongoing development of products, systems and services for the educational, consumer and content distribution markets, in addition to licensing our technology to others for use in their products and services."
PersonalWeb developed StudyPods as a way for students to engage with their peers, enabling everyone to become providers of knowledge, not just consumers. It encourages collaboration and discussion about subjects from students passionate and knowledgeable about particular topics that can then be shared with other students.
StudyPods is also designed to improve students' college experience through social learning and to help students achieve better grades and attain success in their college life. Weiss anticipates StudyPods will be available for public release by April 2012.
PersonalWeb's patents enable "StudyPods" and other distributed computing products, including many content addressable storage, social media, and distributed search engine products and systems. PersonalWeb's plan is to grow the company by developing products, systems, and services for the educational, consumer, and content distribution markets. The company licenses its important patents in certain discrete fields where appropriate.
About PersonalWeb: PersonalWeb was established in Tyler, Texas by a team who has been responsible for creating some of the Internet's most popular software and applications used by tens of millions of people worldwide. The company develops groundbreaking products based on its patented technology that is fundamental for many important elements of cloud computing technology, distributed search engine file systems, social media and content addressable storage. For more information, please visit http://www.personalweb.com.
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Rubenstein Public Relations
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Joe Bonamassa continues to overcome failing music industry by expanding brand
Dunlop releases Joe Bonamassa Signature Cry Baby
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Guitar-rock sensation Joe Bonamassa releases the Joe Bonamassa Signature Cry Baby in conjunction with Dunlop, a leading manufacturer of electronic effects, picks, capos, slides, strings and other musical instrument accessories. This new pedal comes on the heels of the previous Dunlop-Joe Bonamassa pedal which received rave reviews. Whether it's with his bluesy solo career or with the rocking Black Country Communion, Bonamassa's playing is fiery, deep, and powerful. And when he really wants to express himself in a solo, he steps on a Cry Baby wah. That's why the folks at Dunlop worked with Joe to develop the signature pedal, specially engineered to fit in perfectly with Bonamassa's tone. The pedal can be purchased exclusively on Bonamassa's website: http://jbstore.jbonamassa.com/equipment/joe-bonamassa-signature-dunlop-cry-baby-pedal-pre-sale/. Each pedal comes with a free Bonamassa Cry Baby Shirt.
Bonamassa currently uses the pedal on tour and in the studio, including on his last record Dust Bowl where he plays the pedal on the song "You Better Watch Yourself." For your free download of a track from Dust Bowl, click here: http://bitly.com/joebfalltour
On the outside, the pedal sports a classy copper top with a smooth-finish black body. On the inside, it features large, vintage-style thru-hole components, a Halo inductor (for added harmonic content), an output buffer (to prevent impedance imbalance with vintage fuzz pedals), and a switch for true-bypass or non-true-bypass operation. With its huge vocal sweep range, this is one of the most expressive Cry Babys ever and it's Bonamassa's tool of choice to accentuate every soulful bend and bluesy wail.
"The first pedal I ever purchased was a Cry Baby, 25 years ago," he says. "I am so honored to have my name on this pedal and hope it brings you as much fun as it brings me every night on stage."
Bonamassa's popularity has been steadily rising with no end in sight. He was named 2010's #1 Billboard Blues Artist with most recent album Dust Bowl (J&R Adventures) debuting at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and #37 on Billboard's Top 200 Chart, making it his highest-selling and chart-ranking U.S. debut to date. His side project, hard rock band Black Country Communion - with bandmates Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian - was named "Best New Band of the Last 10 Years" by VH1 Classic's That Metal Show. He just collaborated on an album of soul covers called Don't Explain (J&R Adventures) with one of music's most powerful female voices - singer-songwriter Beth Hart. After the enormous success of his 2009 sold-out concert at London's Royal Albert Hall - which included a career-changing duet with Eric Clapton - and subsequent live DVD release, Bonamassa filmed his two recent sold-out shows (Nov. 4-5) at NYC's famed Beacon Theatre. Special guests at the shows included John Hiatt, Paul Rodgers and BethHart. The live concert DVD and PBS special capturing the magic of both nights will be released in early 2012.
Bonamassatours the world regularly, and his ability to connect with live audiences is awe-inspiring. You can catch him live as he continues his Fall U.S. tour in Phoenix, AZ (12/5-12/6), Bakersfield, CA (12/8), Oakland, CA (12/9), Yakima, WA (12/11), Portland, OR (12/14), Seattle, WA (12/15) and Vancouver, BC (12/17).
For the holidays, fans can get a hold of the 2nd edition of the Joe Bonamassa Bobble Head. Retailing for $39.99, these are a one-of-a-kind collector's item, excellent as a holiday or birthday gift for the Joe fans in your life. To purchase, go to http://www.jbonamassa.com/bobble/.
Glu Mobile Celebrates 10 Billion Apps Downloaded in Android Market
Super KO Boxing 2 and Deer Hunter 3D for just 10 cents with Android Market's 10 Billion App Downloads Promotion
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile, a leading global developer and publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced that it has been selected to participate in Android Market(TM)'s 10 Billion App Downloads Promotion, celebrating ten billion apps downloaded from the Android Market. As part of the promotion, Google will be discounting ten apps per day for ten cents for ten days, beginning today and including top Glu games, Deer Hunter 3D and Super KO Boxing 2. Deer Hunter 3D is based on Atari's best selling Deer Hunter franchise.
"We congratulate Google for the significant milestone of reaching ten billion apps downloaded on Android," said Niccolo de Masi, CEO of Glu. "With over 30 Glu games available on Android Market, we are well aware of the growing audience of Android users and we are happy to fulfill their appetite for high-quality Social Mobile games. We will continue to work with Google in creating excellent gaming experiences for Android users."
As part of the 10 Billion App Downloads Promotion, top paid Glu games will be available for just 10 cents. The following games will be included in this promotion:
Deer Hunter 3D: The most
realistic hunting
simulation game on
mobile. Set your sights
on deer, moose, bears and
more with true-to-life
senses and behaviors.
Hunt in scenic 3D
environments around the
world featuring changing
seasons and weather
conditions. Unlock new
weapons, skills, and
hunts by bagging the
biggest kills.
Regularly priced at $4.99, this game will
be available for just 10 cents on
Thursday, December 8.
Super KO Boxing 2: Ready
for an old-fashioned
beatdown? As the K.O.
Kid, you return to the
ring to face the most
outrageous face-breaking
opponents yet. They'll
use sneaky tactics and
dirty distractions to
knock you out. To be the
champ, figure out each
fighter's tells, avoid
their signature moves,
and when the time is
right unleash a super
punch to knock 'em out!
Regularly priced at $2.99, this game will
be available for just 10 cents on Sunday,
December 11.
Deer Hunter 3D and Super KO Boxing 2 are just two of the many Glu games available on Android Market for Android(TM)-powered smartphone and tablet devices. More games can be found at https://market.android.com/developer?pub=Glu+Mobile.
Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world - supporting iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Google Chrome and beyond. Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Kirkland, Washington, Brazil, Canada, China, Russia and the UK. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox. Consumers can find high-quality entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.
GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc. Android Market and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
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CONTACT: Mike DeLaet of Glu Mobile Inc., +1-415-800-6137, PR@glu.com; or Jason Enriquez of Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com
iPad® serves as an additional screen to watch live programming in the home
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications announced today that many of its customers can enjoy the ease and flexibility of using their iPad as an additional screen to watch live, streaming video in their home at no additional charge. The Cox TV Connect application that launches today includes access to national cable television channels that offer a variety of news and entertainment programming.
"Cox offers convenience through convergence and TV Connect is a new way we are making viewing more convenient and flexible for our customers," said Jonathan Freeland, Cox VA vice president of marketing. "Our TV Connect offering will continue to evolve and expand, adding even more value to our services."
TV Connect includes a convenient on-screen guide, and customers can select a full-screen viewing option once a program has been selected. The first version of the TV Connect app is now available at no additional charge in the Apple App Store. At initial launch, Cox customers with Preferred, Premier or Ultimate Cox High Speed Internet service, Cox TV Essential service or higher and a DOCSIS modem can download and use the free application on their iPad.
Access to linear programming through Cox TV Connect marks a significant expansion of Cox's online offering. Last May, the company introduced TV Online at http://www.cox.com/tv, which gives Cox Advanced TV customers access to a library of thousands of television and movies titles on demand. Many of the television shows available at cox.com/tv are available for online viewing starting the day after the premiere. Earlier this year, Cox also introduced Mobile Connect, an iPad, iPhone and Android app that gives Cox Advanced TV and Cox Telephone customers the ability to control and manage their Cox DVR and Telephone services.
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.
Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.
SOURCE Cox Communications
Cox Communications
CONTACT: CONTACT: Mike Leone, +1-703-480-4916, mike.leone@cox.com
Rittal Corporation Optimizes Server Enclosure Line
Staying ahead of the curve by providing today what the market tells us it needs in the years ahead.
URBANA, Ohio, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "We've reviewed the most important features required of enclosures in today's high-density IT environments and begun incorporating them into our standard product line for 2012 and beyond," explains Tony Cooper, Senior Product Manager for IT Strategic Marketing at Rittal Corporation. "We're optimizing our enclosures to make the most dominant sizes and features available as the standard configuration. We're staying ahead of the curve by providing today what the market tells us it needs in the years ahead."
As the demand for higher density in IT environments continues to climb, maintaining unobstructed airflow will become an even more critical concern, according to Cooper. With higher density comes more heat and, in most cases, more cables. Being able to provide efficient cable management and heat dissipation will continue to be significant considerations in years to come, he concludes.
Incorporating new elements
While the lineup pulls together high-demand features, it also brings to light a selection of Rittal innovations.
-- Split Rear Door Design -- Rittal's standard enclosures come with split
rear doors. Split doors provide a greater level of security as well as a
cleaner look. "With split doors, a customer can use the same latch
system and same key as they install in the front," points out Cooper,
"which gives them a variety of handle options including a popular
selection with a built-in combination lock."
Added security and strength is also provided by a new two-point contact system on both the top and bottom of the doors.
-- High-density Roof -- A unique roof design has been created to
accommodate the latest in high-density IT component demands. Now,
600-wide enclosures feature twice as many access holes for cable routing
-- eight in the new roof -- while 700- and 800-wide enclosures have
eight holes and rectangular openings on both outer edges for easier
cable management. "The openings on the edges are particularly important
in large networking applications," explains Cooper, "and there are brush
strips at these openings to maintain the integrity of the enclosure when
it comes to the loss of heat into the room.
-- L-shaped Hinge System -- An ergonomically-designed L-shaped hinge system
replaces the more "industrial look" hinges of previous models, making
installation and maintenance virtually a tool-less process. The new
hinges are installed on both front and back doors.
"Working in Zero U space allows managing cables at the side of the components with fewer bends in the cables," Cooper adds. "And, everything works with Rittal's standard overhead cable management system."
Accessories to complete the picture
While the next generation of enclosures adds standard features, there are additional accessories available to further enhance data center efficiency.
-- Cable Management -- A variety of cable management accessories from a
cable trough to a specially-designed wall in the back - with preformed
holes and PDU brackets installed - are available for additional
accessory deployment.
-- Metal Baffles -- Special metal baffles are available for these
enclosures to allow enhanced airflow management between the frame and
rails. Air that passes between frame and rails does nothing to cool the
equipment; baffles force air into the equipment area for more efficient
cooling.
-- Casters -- Standard casters include individual wheels on each corner.
These new casters are mounted to a plate so there's one for the front
and one for the rear of the unit - mounting two casters on each plate.
One features fixed wheels while the other features swivel casters. The
units are interchangeable so a user can decide if the swivel wheels are
mounted on front or back. The plate also helps to baffle airflow at the
base of the cabinet.
-- Split Sidewall Design -- A two-piece sidewall design, top and bottom,
makes installation and maintenance easier and more efficient. Units can
be locked in place for added security - using the same key as the
enclosure's front and rear door latches.
Deliverable stock of the 600-wide enclosures is expected to be ready by November 1, 2011 with stock of the 700- and 800-wide units available just a bit later. As inventory of the new models builds, stock of current models will be replaced -- after January 1, 2012, the current models will only be available by special order.
A detailed review of the new cabinets can be found at http://www.rittal-corp.com along with a new Enclosures Guide.
About Rittal Corporation
The Rittal Corporation, Urbana, Ohio, is the U.S. subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG and manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including climate control and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard and custom-engineered products are recognized throughout the world as innovative, high quality solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application -- from single enclosures to comprehensive, mission critical systems.
SOURCE Rittal Corporation
Rittal Corporation
CONTACT: CONTACT: A. D. "Butch" Horn, ahorn@rittal-corp.com, 1-800-477-4220 ext. 12095
Security Management Systems (SMS) Completes Oracle Data Center Security Project for Core Services Corporation
- Integrator Providing Access Control, Biometrics and other Advanced Security Systems for Multiple Data Center Sites -
GREAT NECK, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Security Management Systems (SMS), a leading integrator of IP-based security solutions, recently completed an advanced data center security system for Oracle data center hosting and consulting services provider Core Services Corporation.
Based in Somerset, New Jersey, Core Services is an Oracle Platinum Partner, providing Oracle-based business operations solutions and information systems, disaster recovery and support to clients worldwide.
SMS was contracted by Core Services to design and build an integrated system at its 15,000 sq. ft. data center and office facility in Union, New Jersey. "This IP-based integrated system enables Core Services to protect its facility, employees and visitors while meeting their SAS 70 compliance requirements," explains SMS Vice President Craig Albrecht.
SMS designed and integrated an end-to-end Cisco solution incorporating Cisco's VSOM and CPAM applications along with biometric readers and visitor management integration. The system also has the ability to import cardholder information directly from Core Services' human resources application eliminating the need for duplicate entry. The Cisco CPAM access control alarm monitoring system manages perimeter access and alarms as well as the core of the data center and access to other sensitive administrative areas. Several dozen Cisco IP cameras monitor both the interior and exterior of the building and are recorded by Cisco's VSOM platform.
Additional sites are in the process of being added to the security system. "We are pleased to be expanding our involvement with Core Services and are expanding their security to Somerset, New Jersey and Baltimore, Maryland by leveraging their network infrastructure along with the network-centric capabilities of Cisco's Access Control and Surveillance System," explains Craig Albrecht.
"Providing maximum security for our clients' data assets is critical, and a competitive differentiator, particularly as we expand to provide additional cloud services," explains Core Services President and CEO Jim Bistis. "SMS clearly has a keen understanding and is able to deliver tightly integrated systems that will protect our people and our customers' data as well as our physical infrastructure."
About Core Services:
Core Services Corporation, an Oracle Platinum Partner, delivers Oracle-based business operations solutions and information systems and support to clients worldwide by providing award-winning Oracle Hosting and Consulting services. Additionally, Core Services is authorized to sell and service Oracle E-Business Suite, leveraging the Oracle Business Accelerators. Founded in 1990, Core Services also offers Managed, Remote DBA, Disaster Recovery, and Consulting services for new Oracle implementations and upgrades. For more information about Core Services, visit http://www.coreservices.com.
About SMS
SMS is a leading integrator of IP-based integrated security solutions. The company is staffed with the industry's top engineers, project managers, and technicians who design and build a full range of innovative security solutions. Based in Great Neck, New York, the company places special emphasis on remote support and managed services providing monitoring of system servers, networks, and software applications for the security industry. SMS also offers a wide range of expertise in access control, video surveillance and analytics, intercom systems, turnstiles, perimeter/intrusion protection as well as mass notification systems. With a national footprint, its client base includes Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, multi-tenant residential developments, commercial high-rise facilities, hospitals, K-12 and higher education campuses. For more information, please visit <font size="2" face="Arial">http://www.securitymgt.com</font>
Contact: Andrew Lavin
A. Lavin Communications
516-944-4486
alc@alavin.com
SOURCE Security Management Systems
DC Universe(TM) Online Delivers Action-Packed Acceleration With New Lightning Strikes DLC Pack
Featuring New Electricity Power Set and The Flash, Second DLC Pack Now Available for Download
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that the second downloadable content (DLC) pack for DC Universe Online, Lightning Strikes, is now available. Featuring the scarlet speedster, The Flash, and the introduction of the game's eighth power set, Electricity Powers, the new DLC pack is available for download on both the PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
"The Flash is one of the premiere characters in the DC Universe and has long been a fan favorite," said Jens Andersen, DCUO Creative Director, Sony Online Entertainment. "We're excited to deliver a new and exciting adventure featuring The Flash with our latest DLC, Lightning Strikes. Players can participate in new solo and group content, new bounties, as well as interact with The Flash-themed characters and content - it's pure action-charged fun."
Lightning Strikes offers players new adventures with more intense action, over-the-top powers for epic battles and another legendary superhero for players to battle against or alongside on their journey to becoming the next legend. In addition to the new Electricity Power set, DC Universe Online players can now interact with The Flash-themed characters and content with new maps and features:
-- Electricity Powers - Players can now utilize the new Electricity Power
set and use new types of healing powers and damage attacks in combat,
including:
-- Ionic Drain - Drains energy from the environment to replenish a
player's health while simultaneously damaging surrounding enemies
-- The Shockwave - Shoots streams of electric bolts at enemies
-- Tesla Ball - Creates a floating ball of electricity that zaps nearby
enemies
-- New Characters - Encounter new iconic DC Universe characters, including
Livewire, Black Lightning, The Top, The Trickster, Static and much more.
-- New Gear - Players can earn all-new gear sets including the new
Zoom-inspired set for villains, and the new Black Lightning-inspired set
for heroes.
-- Flashback Duo -In the Flashback Duo, players can travel back in time to
the very moment when Barry Allen became The Flash and battle foes inside
the Central City Police Station.
-- Central City - Experience solo and group adventures with the all-new
map.
Sony Online Entertainment LLC
CONTACT: Michele Sturdivant, +1-858-577-3167, msturdivant@soe.sony.com, or Amelia Lukiman, +1-858-577-3407, alukiman@soe.sony.com, both of Sony Online Entertainment; or Stacy Miles of Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com, for SOE
APTARE Tames Unstructured Data Growth With StorageConsole File Analytics
Advanced storage system profiling enables IT to minimize the risk and costs associated with exponential and unconstrained growth of files
CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise storage resource management leader APTARE®, Inc. today announced the introduction of a new product, APTARE StorageConsole File Analytics, offering a paradigm shift in how unstructured data is discovered, captured, profiled, and analyzed.
In today's digital world, the explosion of unstructured data has become an enormous problem for corporations managing their information needs. APTARE StorageConsole File Analytics solves the problem with a scalable solution that uses high velocity, agent-less data collectors optimized to ensure minimal impact on the underlying infrastructure while profiling a global storage environment. File Analytics uses a patented, purpose-built database to store metadata on billions of files and then the metadata is analyzed for insight into file usage, categorization and trending to help IT take control and manage the growth of unstructured data.
"According to IDC, unstructured data accounts for 90% of enterprise data and its growth is accelerating. Managing unstructured data is critical to reducing storage and compliance costs and minimizing corporate risk. This task has been painfully difficult due to the time, resources, and overhead required to collect the immense volume of metadata and digest into actionable business intelligence," said Rick Clark, President and CEO of APTARE. "With File Analytics, our customers can quickly and easily glean analytics and trending across their global unstructured data footprint. This type of near real-time instrumentation has never before been available in a low-cost footprint and fully integrated with data management technologies deployed within the enterprise."
"File Analytics' ability to provide detailed profiling of unstructured data helps to ensure APTARE customers can amass meaningful and actionable information across NAS volumes and file-servers," said Eric Sheppard, Research Director at IDC. "This information can be used for policy enforcement, risk mitigation, storage tiering and reclamation, which positions APTARE to play an important role in helping organizations better understand, manage and optimize their storage environments."
Enterprise IT organizations are using File Analytics to assist with policy enforcement and risk mitigation by automating the process of identifying and removing redundant and inappropriate files. IT departments are optimizing their storage efficiencies by using File Analytics to help identify and move infrequently accessed files to a more economical storage tier. Additionally, File Analytics now makes it possible to quickly identify an organization's global digital assets during first pass e-discovery.
Headquartered in Campbell, California, APTARE is a provider of enterprise storage reporting, monitoring and alerting software products that increase the efficiency of enterprise storage environments and reduce costs. Over 700 enterprise customers around the world rely on APTARE solutions for storage management and data protection management. The software is sold direct and through a large community of OEMs, resellers, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers. For more information, please visit http://www.aptare.com.
APTARE and StorageConsole are registered trademarks of APTARE, Inc.
SOURCE APTARE
APTARE
CONTACT: Kelly Lanspa, +1-408-871-9848, ext. 4135, kelly.lanspa@aptare.com
UC Berkeley's Mobile Student Body to Benefit from Enhanced AT&T Wi-Fi Access
Additional AT&T Network Improvements Will Help Increase Opportunities for Mobile Learning
BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the coming semesters, Berkeley won't have students tied to their dorm rooms or libraries before finals to access the latest chapter guide or practice test online. Students will experience more freedom studying around the 178-acre campus with expanded Wi-Fi and network coverage from AT&T*.
With smartphones and tablets mobilizing the college experience, UC Berkeley, one of the world's premier public universities, and AT&T are working together to provide students, faculty and visitors greater leisure to connect to resources from their favorite study spot.
What's new and coming:
-- Upgrades have been completed inside the Haas School of Business and the
School of Law, with network improvements at the Student Athlete High
Performance Center underway.
-- AT&T is improving its mobile broadband network on campus to enable
additional coverage and capacity.
-- AT&T will expand and upgrade voice and data coverage in over 80
buildings and place additional Wi-Fi hotspots on campus and in
surrounding areas.
"Improving our wireless network and extending mobile services within our buildings can be challenging initiatives, especially at a time when the campus has fewer resources," said Michael Mundrane, Deputy Chief Information Officer at UC Berkeley. "This unified effort is an example of what can be accomplished when institutions of higher learning collaborate with companies like AT&T to address students' needs."
Wireless network improvements have already begun, with upgrades complete inside UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and School of Law, and currently underway in the Student-Athlete High Performance Center. These upgrades are expected to be complete across campus in 2013. Faculty, students and staff can track the progress online at http://ist.berkeley.edu/att.
As the university's primary mobile service provider, users with qualifying AT&T smartphones and high-speed internet plans can access AT&T Wi-Fi for free. AT&T Wi-Fi users will have access to the company's technical and maintenance support, ensuring a quality experience while on campus.
AT&T and UC Berkeley are bringing more AT&T Wi-Fi Network coverage to students as Wi-Fi connections and usage grow in the San Francisco Bay area. In the third quarter of 2011, consumers made more than 28.9 million connections to AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the San Francisco Bay area and residents of the area have access to more than 860 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in venues, such as higher education campuses, hospitality locations, retail venues, stadiums and restaurants. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 29,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the U.S. and access to 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, is the world's premier public university and the flagship of the 10-campus University of California system. A wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley claims 21 Nobel Laureates, eight of whom are current faculty members. The campus is home to more than 130 academic departments and more than 80 interdisciplinary research units.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsInformation set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
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CONTACT: Karla Enriquez of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-310-482-9278, kenriquez@attnews.us; or Robert Sanders of UC Berkeley Media Relations, +1-510-643-6998, rsanders@berkeley.edu
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Introduce Next-Generation DROID XYBOARD Tablets on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network
New Tablets Elevate Customers into an Unprecedented Realm of Communication, Entertainment and Productivity; Verizon Wireless Also Offering New DROID RAZR(TM) by Motorola in White, Just in Time for the Holidays
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) and Verizon Wireless today introduced two new additions to the DROID family to deliver new and unparalleled experiences on America's fastest, most reliable 4G network, the DROID XYBOARD tablets. The two new DROID tablets present new options for consumers looking to stay connected, productive and entertained. Additionally, Verizon Wireless will debut the trendsetting DROID RAZR((TM)) by Motorola in a flashy new white color, a unique gift for the winter holidays. All three products will be upgraded to Android((TM)) 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The new DROID XYBOARD tablets both boast the blazing speeds of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network and the power of dual-core 1.2 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and MotoCast((TM)) for remote access to non DRM-protected music, pictures, videos and documents stored on work or home computers' hard drives. Both are equipped with scratch-resistant displays that use Corning(®) Gorilla(®) Glass to stay brilliant and a coating of water-repellent nanoparticles makes them resistant to accidental spills and splashes.
Lighter than a paperback book and thinner than an AAA battery, the DROID XYBOARD tablets feature Android((TM)) 3.2 Honeycomb, brilliant high-definition displays with wide viewing angles, magnesium-reinforced bodies with aluminum housing and super portable form-factors. Both tablets offer robust Business Ready features, including enterprise-grade security and apps such as Quickoffice HD(®) for document editing and creation, Citrix(®) GoToMeeting((TM)) for productivity and collaboration and Google Talk((TM)) for video conferencing.
The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 is optimized for productivity with stylus support for easy notetaking and markup using a precision tip stylus, included in the box. The XYBOARD 8.2 is perfect for portable entertainment with 2.1 adaptive virtual surround sound and a high-definition display for enjoying Netflix((TM)) movies in up to HD quality, concert-like music and serious gaming. Powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2 customers can soar through the Web at blazing speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas.
Additional features for DROID XYBOARD tablets:
-- Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n)
-- Supports a wide array of separately purchased accessories including an
HD station for connecting to speakers and a larger screen, an HD dock to
send content via HDMI out to HDTVs and home theater speaker systems and
a stylish portfolio with Bluetooth(®)-enabled keyboard and mouse
-- Support for Google((TM)) Mobile Services including Gmail((TM)),
YouTube((TM)), Google Talk, Google Search((TM)), Google Maps((TM) )and
access to millions of books from Google Books((TM))
-- Dijit((TM)) app allows DROID XYBOARD tablets to double as a universal
remote control with an electronic programming guide for TVs, Blu-ray
Disc(TM) players, digital video records (DVR), and most other consumer
electronics
-- 1.3-megapixel HD front-facing cameras perfect for video chatting with
friends and family
-- 5-megapixel rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, autofocus and LED
flash, optimized for capturing the moment
-- Mobile Hotspot Capability - share 4G LTE connection with up to eight
Wi-Fi-enabled devices
-- 10.1-inch and 8.2-inch high-definition In-Plane Switching (IPS) display
for DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 respectively
Pricing:
-- DROID RAZR in white will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications
Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com this month for $299.99 with
a new two-year customer agreement. Customers that purchase a DROID RAZR
will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan
beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package
starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
-- Customers that purchase a DROID XYBOARD tablet will need to subscribe to
a Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband data plan starting at $30 monthly
access for 2 GB of data.
-- The DROID XYBOARD 8.2 will be available in two models: 16 GB for $429.99
and 32 GB for $529.99 both with a new two-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 will be available in three models: 16 GB for
$529.99, 32 GB for $629.99 and 64 GB for $729.99 all with a new two-year
customer agreement.
-- Both DROID XYBOARD tablets will be available in Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com this month.
Special promotion:
-- Customers will receive $100 off a DROID XYBOARD tablet and $50 off
select Motorola accessories for a limited time when a customer purchases
a DROID RAZR by Motorola with a new two-year customer agreement.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola MobilityMotorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
CONTACT: CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com, or Kira Lee Golin, Motorola Mobility, +1-858-404-2130, kira@motorola.com
Marken Launches Solo(TM) for Management of Clinical Trials Distribution
Newly validated system will be used to operate its global depot facilities
LONDON, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marken announced today the launch of Solo(TM), their proprietary web-based system used to manage the unique regulatory, inventory and operational supply chain complexities of clinical trials. The system, which has been developed exclusively for Marken, is designed to manage all aspects of Marken's global depot network including: receipt of clinical supplies and kits, dispatches, returns, warehouse movements and QA releases. Solo(TM) is a secure, validated*, web-based system which is fully accessible to Marken's clients on a 24/7 basis from any location in the world. Additionally, Marken has designed Solo(TM) to integrate with multiple client-directed IXR (Interactive Reporting) systems.
"We are pleased to offer this new system to our growing number of pharmaceutical clients," said Frank Wright, Interim President, Clinical Trials Distribution at Marken. "Solo is a very unique and fit for purpose application which incorporates all of our client's requirements for remote storage and distribution of their clinical trial supplies. We are also excited to be launching Solo as we manage an increasing number of depots around the world."
Solo(TM) is purpose-built to allow a high degree of customization supporting the dynamic needs of Marken's pharmaceutical client base. The system is being launched just as Marken is opening its third fully owned and staffed depot facility in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"We welcome the pharmaceutical industry to discuss their global distribution needs for pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain management with us," said Wes Wheeler, CEO of Marken LLC. "We are uniquely positioned to grow with the industry's need for management of time critical, temperature critical and complex shipments of their clinical supplies. We are committed to providing fully validated facilities in strategic centers around the world from which clinical trials can be managed."
About Marken
Marken is the leading global clinical supply chain service provider dedicated to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, supporting over 6,000 investigator sites in more than 100 countries. With decades of experience in the logistics, transport and distribution of temperature sensitive life saving pharmaceuticals, clinical trial supplies and specimen collection; Marken integrates depot and logistics services into solutions that extend the reach of clinical trials to even the most remote treatment naive geographies. Our team members and network of facilities bridge the distance between patients and the essential resources of life science companies.
Bi-directional audio path also supports intercom communications
ZURICH, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Barix unveils its Annuncicom PS1 Paging Station at the ISE show in Amsterdam early next year (January 31-February 2, RAI Center, Booth 2E70). The compact, elegant device gives commercial businesses, office buildings, educational institutions, medical facilities and others a simple, fully-integrated hardware solution for paging and intercom over IP.
The PS1 features two backlit push-to-talk buttons, volume control and a built-in speaker and microphone, giving security guards, receptionists and other operators a simple way to make announcements to an entire facility. The device's IP addressability enables a simple connection to the network, allowing systems integrators and end users to take advantage of existing infrastructure, reducing costs and equipment requirements. Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability further simplifies installation, requiring only a single cable to the device.
The PS1 can also merge with background music systems -- ideal for retailers, restaurants, hotels, clubs and other entertainment venues that wish to break into a stream with announcements. Bi-directional capability enables intercom for facility-wide, two-way communications -- taking the PS1 beyond a basic paging device for ski areas, university campuses and other large areas that require talkback capability.
Barix introduced its first master paging station, the Annuncicom PS16, in 2009 to support complex, multi-zone paging and intercom applications. The PS1 addresses market needs for a simple and reliable, yet elegant and affordable solution.
"Many Barix customers have reported the need for a simple, compact one-to-two button desktop paging station for universal use," said Johannes G. Rietschel, CEO and Founder of Barix. "Hospital and school receptionists, for example, can page doctors and teachers or make general announcements without a learning curve. Ease of use and reliability were of paramount importance in its design."
The compact PS1 design accommodates wall-mount and desktop installations, with minimal real estate requirements. This makes the PS1 ideal for central offices and control rooms, as well as secondary rooms and remote points. A belt clip also enables mobility for those that need IP intercom on the move.
Existing Barix customers can easily integrate the PS1 with other Barix devices on a network, including Instreamer IP encoders, Exstreamer IP decoders and Annuncicom two-way IP devices -- enabling a complete, customized Barix IP audio and control solution that meet the requirements of the facility.
First Major Video Game Ever Created By Developer In Vietnam - 7554 is a PC Game that Commemorates Dien Bien Phu
7554 Is A FPS Single Player Campaign Set Against the Historic Backdrop of Dien Bien Phu (7 May 1954)
HANOI, Vietnam, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Emobi Games is proud to announce 7554. 7554 is the first major video game developed by a Vietnamese company and made available in North America. 7554 is currently set for a February 2012 release date in North America and will be available exclusively for PC for $12.00 USD. The title of the game, 7554 (7 May 1954) represents the day the French army in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam surrendered to the Vietnam People's Army thereby withdrawing occupation of all Indochinese colonies.
"There has never been a video game of this size and scope from Vietnam and that fact alone gives us a lot of national pride. It is our privilege and our challenge to create a first person shooter that gamers will enjoy playing. And though 7554 is based on historical events, it is not an attempt to recreate the past, but rather it is a vehicle meant for entertainment," said Nguyen Tuan Huy, Director of Emobi Games.
7554 is a first person shooter set against the historical backdrop of the climatic conclusion to the first Indochina War between the Vietnam People's Army revolutionaries and the oppressing French army. The single player campaign puts gamers on the front line of a colonial independence movement locked in battle against a technologically more advanced modern Western occupier.
Players will experience the colonial movement's growth from insurgent guerrilla band to a conventional army using Nvidia's PhysX engine and Havok's Vision Engine 8. 7554 will be released on December 16, 2011 in Vietnam and in February 2012 in North America.
Founded in 2009, Emobi Games focuses on building original intellectual properties that video game fans will enjoy. The team has challenged themselves to do something no other company in Vietnam has ever done before, create a full scale video game. 7554 is that game.
SOURCE Emobi Games
Emobi Games
CONTACT: Jim Redner of Emobi Games U.S., +1-323-217-4314, jim.redner@therednergroup.com