Revere Security and Evigia Team Up to Provide World's First Standards-based Secure RFID Solution
Revere Security and Evigia have partnered to tap into the much sought-after market for secure RFID solutions leveraging Evigia's cutting edge active RFID systems.
DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Privately funded Revere Security, the world's leading Edge Security provider, has announced that it entered into a partnership with Evigia, the RFID industry-leading provider of wireless and sensing solutions for government and commercial applications. "This is an important milestone in our strategy to focus the important active RFID market," said Rick Stephenson, President and CEO of Revere Security, "Evigia has shown a tremendous ability to deliver value to its clients across industries ranging from defense to cold chain. They operate right at the center of many of our key markets for secure RFID applications." Through this partnership Revere Security and Evigia will work together on joint product development, joint go-to-market approach for secure RFID solutions and a strategic roadmap to drive security technology innovation deeper into the wireless and sensor space.
Evigia is the industry-leading provider of ISO 18000-7 integrated Active RFID sensors, transponders, tags and readers. The Evigia products and solutions enhance performance, improve energy efficiency and lower the cost of asset-management throughout supply chains and sensing networks. "Revere Security offers a set of security capabilities that is unique in the world today," commented Navid Yazdi, CEO of Evigia. He continued: "The Hummingbird HB-2 cryptographic suite protects the identity of and data on our transponders, tags and readers. We are very excited to be the first to market with these very important solution capabilities."
Under the agreement, Evigia licenses Revere Security's Suite of cryptographic solutions including the Hummingbird HB-2 cipher and a highly optimized version of the AES-128 cipher as well as Revere Security's appliance for the secure and efficient distribution of symmetric keys in Edge Security applications. "These unique capabilities enable Evigia to not only encrypt data on tags and transponders, but equally important, to authenticate readers and tags in active RFID systems," said Erik Wood, VP of RFID at Revere Security. He continued "A third important capability of the Hummingbird HB-2 cryptographic suite is cloaking -- the ability of RFID tags to remain silent when they are interrogated by unknown readers." Revere Security's Hummingbird HB-2 cipher is the most power-efficient Edge Security solution available on the market today.
Revere Security is a privately owned company specializing in cryptographic data security solutions for small, power-constrained chips and devices. Revere Security's solutions rely on a remarkably simple, efficient and powerful algorithm co-developed by Revere Security Co-founder Eric Smith, Chief Cryptographer Whitfield Diffie and Chief Cryptanalyst Peter Schweitzer. The unique algorithm has been tested, analyzed and proven successful through rigorous study by former cryptanalysts from the National Security Agency. Revere Security safeguards solutions in embedded systems, RF communications, sensor technologies, mobile computing and more. The company is headquartered in Dallas. For more information on Revere Security, visit http://www.reveresecurity.com or email us at info@reversecurity.com.
About Evigia
Evigia is the industry leader in judicious utilization of integrated sensor and ASIC technologies to dramatically improve the functionality and cost of wireless and sensing products. These advances allow significant improvement in the performance and cost of asset-management supply chains and sensing networks. The network's functionality, visibility and security control are dramatically increased, while the underlying hardware products themselves benefit from smaller size, higher energy efficiency and lower cost with our solution approach. Supply-chain management networks built on these devices will enjoy an improved ROI along with significantly enhanced functionality, visibility and security control. Products in the EV3 family are fully compliant and interoperable within ISO 18000-7 systems. Visit us on the web at http://www.evigia.com, or email us at info@evigia.com.
Contact:
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Revere Security
248.894.3025
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Take Safety Into Your Own Hands With Free New bSafe App
-- With bSafe, One-Touch SOS Ensures Users "Never Walk Alone"; Available Now on Smartphones Worldwide --
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The free personal safety app bSafe(TM) (http://www.neverwalkalone.com) is available worldwide on iPhone® and Android(TM), it was announced today. The app will also go live on BlackBerry® devices in the next few days. Following its meteoric success in select European countries (topping charts and beating Angry Birds® and Facebook® app downloads), bSafe is now ready to provide peace-of-mind to users everywhere.
bSafe is a free smartphone app that gives users a way to instantly reach their selected contacts -- Guardians - when help is needed. When the one-touch SOS is employed, Guardians are alerted with an emergency text message that includes the sender's exact location. A direct call is also placed to one specified Guardian. Additional features are showcased in the bSafe demo video and at neverwalkalone.com.
Founder and CEO Silje Vallestad said, "bSafe is free, easy and it provides tremendous peace-of-mind. It is the one app we want everyone to have and hope they never have to use. If you are getting or giving a new smartphone this holiday season, bSafe is the most important app you can install."
bSafe is the latest offering from Bipper AS, the privately owned Norway-based company founded by tech-Mom Vallestad in 2008. Bipper® is dedicated to developing mobile safety solutions for the international market.The company's internationally recognized, award-winning first product, Bipper, is designed to help parents monitor and control kids' mobile use. For more information, http://www.bipper.com.
Give Teens on Your Holiday Shopping List the Latest in Learning Technology
The latest learning tools from Texas Instruments foster student achievement in math and science
DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As this year's holiday wish lists fill with the latest tech gadgets, parents should consider investing in a gift that will last their kids from middle school through high school and college - a new handheld or calculator from Texas Instruments.
The right tool for math and science classes is one of the best gifts education-minded parents can give their teens. Tools such as the TI-Nspire(TM) CX handheld, the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator or the TI-36X Pro scientific calculator could mean the difference between fully understanding key concepts and just getting by.
"Giving your student the tools they need to understand math and science on a deeper level is a gift that will last a lifetime," said Tom Reardon, retired math teacher with 35 years of experience in the classroom and a math adviser for Texas Instruments.
They're great gifts for math and science teachers, too.
Color-Display TI-Nspire(TM) CX and TI-Nspire CX CAS Handhelds
When students return to the classroom from the holiday break, they will be ready to tackle real-world learning with the TI-Nspire(TM) CX and TI-Nspire CX CAS handhelds. With the TI-Nspire CX handhelds, students can now more clearly interpret data, charts and graphs. Their vivid color display enables students to see sharp, full-color images and animations, helping them better connect complex math and science concepts to real-life learning. The new 3D graphing capabilities enable students to explore graphs from multiple points of view to develop deeper conceptual understanding.
The retail package of TI-Nspire(TM )CX and TI-Nspire CX CAS handhelds also includes TI-Nspire Student Software for home use. Students can do their homework practically anywhere with the handheld or work at home on their own PC or Mac(®) computer.
Research(1)( )shows that when students are engaged and actively participate in their own learning, they progress faster and further in understanding mathematics and science. Graphing handhelds, such as the TI-Nspire handhelds, have been shown to foster student engagement and encourage participation in their own learning.
"With features such as the backlit color screen, rechargeable batteries and the software that lets them upload their own photos, teens will think this is a pretty cool gift to get," Reardon said. "There are not many gifts for teenagers that are both educational and cool at the same time."
For teachers, the TI-Nspire CX handheld is multiple gifts in one. Beyond the handheld, teachers can access free, classroom-ready lessons and activities on the Math Nspired and Science Nspired online resource centers.
"If you give the math or science teacher a TI-Nspire CX handheld, you're not only giving them a cool tool, you're opening the doors to a host of time-saving classroom resources from TI," Reardon said.
The TI-Nspire CX handheld is permitted for use on the SAT(*), AP(*), PSAT/NSMQT(*), IB(®), and ACT(® )college entrance exams, as well as many state standardized tests. The TI-Nspire CX CAS handheld is permitted on SAT* and AP* exams. Students can download free sample SAT* and ACT® test questions from The Princeton Review(®) for the TI-Nspire CX handheld.
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator
The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator is one of the most popular graphing calculators in the United States and Canada. With the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator's interchangeable color faceplates and slide cases, students can personalize their calculator to fit their mood.
Like the TI-Nspire CX handheld, the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is permitted for use on the SAT(*), AP(*), PSAT/NSMQT(*), IB(®), and ACT(®), as well as on many state standardized tests. Students can also download free sample SAT and ACTtest questions from The Princeton Review for the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator.
Scientific Calculators
The TI-36X Pro Scientific Calculator,TI's newest and most advanced scientific calculator, features a high-quality MultiView(TM) display and MathPrint(TM) capability. The MultiView display enables students to view multiple calculations at the same time, compare results and explore patterns on-screen. Enhanced math functionality makes the TI-36X Pro scientific calculator ideal for computer science and engineering courses. It also can be used in high school and college mathematics classes where graphing calculators may not be used.
About Texas Instruments
Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides a wide range of tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world applications, helping students and teachers to explore math and science interactively. TI's products and services are tested vigorously against recognized third-party research, which shows that the use of graphing calculators helps improve the mathematical skills of students and their attitudes toward mathematics. For more information, visit http://www.education.ti.com.
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit http://www.ti.com.
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GeckoSystems: Chinese to Require Hundreds of Thousands of GeckoSystems Equipped Wheelchairs to Reach New Healthcare Standards
CONYERS, Ga., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GeckoSystems International Corporation (Pink Sheets: GOSY | http://www.geckosystems.com/) -- announced additional details today regarding their Joint Venture with the Chinese. Under the auspices of the People's Republic of China a new company is being formed and a new wheelchair manufacturing plant is being built to accommodate updated healthcare standards for the Chinese people.
These new standards will require the production of hundreds of thousands of wheelchairs for the disabled in China. The joint venture will be engineering a completely new product, a truly collision proof wheelchair, that uses GeckoSystems' proprietary technology, GeckoNava.
GeckoSystems will receive exposure throughout the world thus enabling the Company to begin production of the CareBotO, the Company's flagship elder care robot. This Chinese Joint Venture will also produce a basic module for their robotic line at a markedly reduced price, giving GeckoSystems a huge competitive advantage in commercial markets such as healthcare, security, and a variety of government applications.
"This will put GeckoSystems' technology and proprietary software at the forefront of the global market. We are excited to get started. What we have announced so far is really just the beginning of the potential in the marketplace," stated Mr. Hajime Yasumatsu, Chairman, Yasu, Inc., GeckoSystems' Asian Business Development Consultant.
"Our timing could not be better; the Chinese healthcare system is being upgraded to 21st century standards and our technology and software will be part of that upgrade. The potential going forward with all of our technologies in nearly unlimited," said Martin Spencer, President/CEO, GeckoSystems Intl. Corp.
An audio interview with Mr. Spencer can be found at:
GeckoSystems has been developing innovative robotic technology for over fourteen years. It is CEO Martin Spencer's dream to make people's lives better through robotic technology, with a focus on Mobile Service Robots (MSRs). The MSR market is just coming of age.
There are many subgroups of service robots, personal assistance robots, professional assistance robots, social assistance robots, healthcare robots and care giving robots. Many of the robotic platforms now on the market are classified as "software ready" but they do not have integrated software and mechanical systems. GeckoSystems has developed the CareBot hardware and software in tandem for a specific application, the CareBot elder care robot.
In just this last year the market for Mobile Service Robots has started to expand. GeckoSystems received a request from Imasen, Japan's oldest wheelchair maker, to migrate the CareBot's navigation system to their power wheelchair. As a result of this GeckoSystems created the "Collision Proof Wheelchairä". The company expects their "collision proof" wheelchair and an upgrade for existing wheelchairs will be the first product of this sort to be marketed.
The CareBot has completed Alpha trials, which showed that families readily accepted the unit along with their elderly loved ones. It was tested in a home care setting and received enthusiastic support from both caregivers and care receivers. The company believes that the CareBot will enhance the safety and well-being of its elderly charges while decreasing stress on the caregiver and the family.
The company believes that the CareBot should be the first product that is introduced to the retail market because of its very strong return on investment potential for care giving families.
Above, the CareBot demonstrates static and dynamic obstacle avoidance and backs in and out of a narrow alley. There is no joystick control or programmed path; movements are smoother that those achieved using a joystick control. AI creates three low levels of obstacle avoidance: reactive, proactive, and contemplative. Subsumptive AI behavior enables the CareBot to reach its target destination after engaging in obstacle avoidance.
Statements regarding financial matters in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, technology efficacy and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the Safe Harbors created thereby. The Company is a development stage firm that continues to be dependent upon outside capital to sustain its existence. Since these statements (future operational results and sales) involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.
New Hampshire Holiday Shoppers to Benefit From Expanded AT&T Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity
Additional Capacity Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Voice and Mobile Broadband Data
NASHUA, N.H., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday shopping rush, shoppers visiting three popular New Hampshire malls are expected to experience improved mobile broadband coverage and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T*. The company announced today that it has completed key initiatives in its ongoing efforts to expand the wireless capacity and enhance performance of its mobile broadband network throughout three popular New Hampshire shopping malls.
AT&T added new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to the Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), or in-building wireless systems, at Pheasant Lane Mall, in Nashua; The Mall at Rockingham Park, in Salem; and Fox Run Mall, in Newington - all Simon Property Group malls - to help serve wireless customers throughout the shopping malls. The additional carriers help manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.
A DAS has the ability to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations - terrain, building construction, etc. - or crowd density might otherwise prevent an optimal wireless experience. The additional capacity is expected to help improve call reliability and enable more consistent network access to help customers make the most of their AT&T devices while they shop for holiday gifts.
"The holiday season can be hectic, and that's why we're committed to enhancing wireless coverage for our customers checking off their gift lists, so that they can talk, text and surf even faster than before," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager for AT&T New England.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the New Hampshire community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Owen Smith, regional vice president for AT&T New Hampshire. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Maine. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
Today's announcement builds on the momentum established during AT&T's 2010 wireless investment, when it added more than 20 new cell sites in New Hampshire and upgraded 75 existing sites with mobile broadband technology. From 2008 to 2010, AT&T invested nearly $60 million in its New Hampshire wireline and wireless networks. Year to date in 2011, AT&T has added 24 new cell sites in New Hampshire, added capacity - or layers of frequency - to 221 cell sites, and expanded its mobile broadband network by enhancing 58 cell sites.
AT&T is an industry pioneer in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience.
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 225 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 29,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 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.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in New Hampshire or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*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 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.
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Leader in Video Chat Community, Paltalk Acquires Easy To Send
Paltalk Announces That They Have Acquired Easy To Send, A Leading Do-It Yourself Digital Marketing Platform Targeted At Small and Medium Size Businesses
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Paltalk, the leading real-time, video-based community with over 70 million downloads, announced today that they have acquired Easy To Send, an innovator in small business email and digital marketing.
Easy To Send was launched as an affordable and accessible email marketing management tool geared for the small and medium sized business market. It offers a platform to source graphic designers in its Creative Marketplace as well as the opportunity to join its Easy Ad Network, a program allowing users to generate ad revenue through self-generated emails and integrated content management.
The acquisition will leverage and expand Paltalk's capabilities to grow its more than 11 million person membership through the compatibility of Easy To Send's digital marketing platform, as well as help generate additional advertising revenue for both parties. The move will also welcome CEO and Founder of Easy To Send, Alan Laifer to the Paltalk family. Laifer is no stranger to the industry as he was also the founder and CEO of Datran Media, one of the largest and leading digital marketing technology companies today.
"We are excited about this acquisition and believe Easy To Send will contribute to our global network portfolio, making it even stronger," said Jason Katz, CEO, Paltalk. "Easy To Send will provide our loyal customers with yet another platform and reach new audiences within the marketplace."
"Easy To Send combined with Paltalk's resources will allow us to grow our user base even faster than it has already grown since our public launch this past June," said Alan Laifer, CEO and Founder of Easy To Send. "We look forward to all the great synergies that will arise from merging our technologies."
About Paltalk
Paltalk is the premier provider of software and technology for real-time, rich media, interactive social networking. The Paltalk platform powers the largest collection of video-based communities and has continued to grow since it was launched in 1998. Paltalk now boasts millions of active members with nearly 100,000 people simultaneously chatting in rooms engaged in lively dialogues, meeting new friends, singing karaoke and attending family reunions.
Paltalk has a long history of technical innovation. Paltalk owns 13 patents that cover core technology related to multiplayer online video games and video conferencing. Paltalk supports IM pals on Facebook, Google Talk, MSN, AOL, Yahoo, and ICQ and is available as a free download.
About Easy To Send
Easy To Send is an affordable and accessible email marketing management tool geared for the small and medium sized business market. Easy To Send offers a platform to source graphic designers in its Creative Marketplace as well as the opportunity to join its Easy Ad Network, allowing users to generate ad revenue through their self-generated emails.
J. Moore Partners was the exclusive financial advisor to Easy To Send.
PrepaYd Wireless Launches Nationwide With Its No Contract "Y Pay More" $40 Monthly Offer Which Includes Unlimited Talk, Text, 3G Data and a Free Phone
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PrepaYd Wireless, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of PrepaYd, Inc., (PPDC.PK) announced its official launch today, as a Nationwide Wireless Service Provider offering no contract wireless service plans and mobile devices. The "Y Pay More" no contract plan includes Unlimited Talk, Text, and 3G Data for exactly $40 a month and includes a free mobile device while supplies last. The company also offers an unlimited plan for non data users at only $35 a month for unlimited talk and text.
"PrepaYd Wireless is excited to launch its Y Pay More initiative. We encourage anyone spending more than $40 a month for cell phone service and those living in rural areas to contact us to find out about our nationwide coverage and to get a free phone while supplies last," stated Josh Berman, Vice President of PrepaYd Wireless , Inc.
PrepaYd Wireless believes it has a unique marketing niche, as its parent company PrepaYd, Inc. is a pioneer in the prepaid debit card industry. The company has experience marketing and managing the special needs of the Underbanked prepaid customers and believes PrepaYd Wireless is a natural upsell to the PrepaYd, Inc. customer base.
About PrepaYd Wireless
PrepaYd Wireless, Inc. is a Wireless Service Provider that offers mobile services to an estimated 110 million consumer demographic. Prepaid Wireless Services is an alternative to the traditional Postpaid Wireless Service Plans provided by major carriers. In addition, PrepaYd Wireless intends to make all of its available phones and wireless plans compatible for mobile financial services. For more information about PrepaYd, Wireless Inc. visit http://www.PrepaYdWireless.com.
About PrepaYd, Inc.
PrepaYd, Inc. is a provider of financial services in the prepaid debit card industry. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, offers prepaid debit cards to America's estimated 60 million underbanked citizens. In addition to the underbanked consumer demographic, small and mid-size businesses have found a much needed product with the company's Prepaid Business Expense Card Program. With the diminishing credit card markets, companies need a new way to fund employees' expenses other than through traditional credit cards or cash reimbursements. For more information about Prepaid Card Holdings, Inc. visit http://www.PrepaYdinc.com.
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MyAutismTeam Launches First Social Network Dedicated to Parents of Children with Autism
Facebook-Meets-Yelp Network from MyHealthTeams Surges Past 12,500 Members, Unveils Partnership with Autism Speaks
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MyHealthTeams today announced the launch of MyAutismTeam, its flagship social network for parents of children on the autism spectrum. MyAutismTeam is the first social network specifically for parents of children with autism, making it easy to connect with others who have had similar experiences. The network is a Facebook-meets-Yelp style place for parents to share recommendations of local providers, openly discuss issues, share tips, and gain access to local services that they may not have otherwise discovered on their own. Since the summer, the site has rapidly grown from 30 to over 12,500 members, underlying the growing need of parents seeking support and an easy way to find the team of providers that best meets the needs of their children. MyAutismTeam today also officially unveiled an ongoing partnership with the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization, Autism Speaks.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the fastest growing developmental disabilities today. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects as many as 1 in every 110 children in the United States. ASD affects an estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Yet many parents still struggle to find the resources and services their children need. MyAutismTeam connects community members with support and personal recommendations from other parents in their local area - a resource lacking in today's world of social networks.
"Parents of kids with autism constantly worry whether they are doing enough, or are doing the right things to help their children thrive," explains Eric Peacock, CEO and founder of MyAutismTeam. "The one thing we've learned from parents is that it can take years to build the right team to help your child. We focus on making it easy for parents to learn from others who have been in their shoes, so they don't have to start from scratch when looking for providers that are highly recommended."
On the MyAutismTeam site, parents create their own "team" by sharing providers who help them care for their child. The typical team consists of more than just autism doctors and specialists -they include restaurants, schools, piano teachers, babysitters and more. Parents can then communicate and post status updates, generating conversation threads around daily activities like dentist or doctor's visits, and the not-so-routine like swimming or taekwondo classes. Members can also post on each other's walls and use the site's searchable database to find autism-friendly providers near them. For each provider or business on a team, the site lists contact information, and recommendations to make selecting a provider easy.
The largest autism advocacy organization, Autism Speaks, recognized the value of MyAutismTeam before it was built and has established a partnership to provide feedback on the site based on their years of engagement in the autism community. Autism Speaks helped seed MyAutismTeam's database of local autism providers with data from its own family resource database. Parents on the site can also add providers they use that may not already be listed directly to MyAutismTeam. Today, MyAutismTeam has a directory of over 30,000 autism providers.
"Parents often say they have learned so much from other parents who have already experienced the joys and challenges that accompany life with a child with autism," explains Lisa Goring, Autism Speaks vice president of Family Services. "Providing access to local information and resources is an important part of the mission at Autism Speaks. Partnering with MyAutismTeam is one more way we can help empower families with reliable information they can use right now."
"Someone in the community will have faced the challenges you are facing today and can recommend a great provider, or share tips on what worked for them," explains Sharon Esch of Albuquerque, who is mother of a 5-year-old boy with Asperger's. "The great thing about MyAutismTeam is that you find you're not alone."
MyHealthTeams is a San Francisco-based company building deeply engaging social networks for people facing chronic health conditions in the U.S. Combining the social elements of a Facebook with the hyper-local recommendations of a Yelp, MyHealthTeams makes it easy for consumers to easily find the best local providers and businesses that can help them and quickly connect with a community of other people who understand what they face daily because they have been in their shoes. MyHealthTeams' flagship site, MyAutismTeam, launched in December 2011 with over 12,500 beta members. To learn more visit http://www.myhealthteams.com, or build your team at http://www.myautismteam.com.
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Dealfind Launches Mobile Application for Users On The Go
Free App Lets iPhone and Android Users Access and Purchase Deals Anytime, Anywhere
TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealfind, the third-ranked group buying site in North America[1], announced today the launch of the Dealfind mobile application, offering iPhone and Android users the access to daily deals on the go. The free app features the functionality of the Dealfind website and allows users to log in or sign up for an account, access and view current available deals in any city, purchase deals, and view all of their vouchers right from their mobile device.
The initial version of the Dealfind app supports a wide range of mobile phones in the U.S. and Canada, including iPhone's running iOS 3.2 operating systems and higher. The iPhone's latest release of iOS 5 is supported as well. Android phones running with Android 2.1 operating systems and higher, including the recently released Android 4.0, can also utilize the Dealfind app.
"We are thrilled about the launch of our app," said Gary Lipovetsky, Dealfind Co-Founder and President. "This app allows us to better serve our customers and provide them with great deals and discounts wherever they are. It also gives our retailers even more opportunities to reach new customers and increase sales during the holiday season and beyond. The retail industry is rapidly changing with users being hooked into their mobile devices nonstop, and our app ensures we are reaching our customers and getting our deals in front of them. The Dealfind app is going to play a major role in our company's growth moving forward."
Dealfind continues to make headway within the group buying industry through its unique friend referral program and its investment in customer service and new verticals and platforms, with the mobile app being the latest advancement. As part of the company's growth strategy, it recently joined the Google Offerspartner program, offering participating retailers the chance to have their deals featured on Google Offers in addition to the Dealfind site at no extra cost. Dealfind expects to add travel, national, everyday deals and other deal verticals by the end of the year as well.
Since the Toronto-based company's founding in 2009, Dealfind has saved North Americans more than $390 million through more than 1.6 million purchased vouchers. Featured deals have included discounts on restaurants, spas and salons. The Dealfind website receives between 12 and 16 million visitors per month.
About Dealfind:
Dealfind is the third-ranked group buying website on the North American Daily Deal Media Power Rankings, operating in 70 markets in Canada and the U.S. It has sold more than 1.6 million vouchers since 2010, saving consumers more than $390 million. Privately held, Dealfind boasts refundable group buying vouchers, as well as full customer service support. The Toronto-based company is a member of the Google Offers partner program and provides small and medium-sized enterprises the opportunity to cost-effectively gain new and repeat customers through smart online marketing and referral programs.
[1] Ranking is according to North American Daily Deal Media Power Rankings, a proprietary ranking and verification system launched by Daily Deal Media in May 2011. Daily Deal Media is the authoritative source for news, data and resources for the Daily Deal industry.
SOURCE Dealfind
Dealfind
CONTACT: CONTACT: Mallory Snitker of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9300, msnitker@sspr.com, for Dealfind
ATEN Expands Console Extender Product Line with Launch of New KVM Extenders with Support for DVI and USB
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ATEN today announced the launch of new DVI- and USB-based KVM extenders that complement the company's comprehensive line of space-saving extenders. The new CE600/CE602 KVM Extenders, utilizing CAT5e cabling, allow users to control a server, computer or KVM switch from a remote console (USB keyboard, monitor and mouse). The CE600/CE602 extenders are ideal in a range of installations such as manufacturing, security, healthcare and more. In industrial environments, for example, users can access and configure computers located in hazardous environments from a remote, safe location.
"While alternative software tools have been introduced over the years, KVM extender technology continues to remain a valuable tool for many organizations that require secure access to a computer or server from a remote console," explained James Hsieh, CEO of ATEN. "We are committed to expanding our roster of KVM extenders with new and innovative features such as support for DVI. The new CE600/CE602 KVM extenders are also useful for security purposes where users can control highly confidential data systems located in a secure location from a convenient remote location."
In addition to industrial environments, the CE600/CE602 KVM extenders are also applicable in retail stores and restaurants where touchscreen kiosks and barcode scanners can be accessed using the units' built-in RS-232 serial port. The new KVM extenders also support high video resolutions from long distances and feature an exclusive ATEN technology that enables the transmission of audio and video signals over one CAT5e cable.
Leveraging CAT5e cabling between the local and remote units, the CE600 supports video resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz at a distance of 30 meters (Single Link DVI). ADD: ATEN CE600/CE602 provides real time high quality DVI single/dual link single to the remote side. For resolutions as high as 2560 x 1600@60Hz from 40 meters (Dual Link DVI), the CE602 can be utilized when combined with a second CAT5e cable for the transfer of HDCP, RS-232, microphone and dual-link signals. Additionally, both models support manual compensation control in which users can adjust video signal strength in order to compensate for distance.
Other key features of the CE600/CE602 KVM Extenders:
-- Local and remote units connect at distances up to 60 meters using CAT5e
cable
-- Allows access to computer or KVM installation from remote console (up to
60 meters)
-- Features ATEN technology that allows A/V transmission over one CAT5e
cable (CE600 only)
-- Audio-enabled - supports stereo speakers and microphone
-- Built-in 8KV/15KV ESD protection (Contact voltage 8KV; Air voltage 15KV)
-- Supports widescreen resolution formats
-- Hot pluggable and rack mountable
-- Easy to install - no software required
About ATEN
ATEN is a leading manufacturer of KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) switches in addition to remote management, LCD consoles, video and data connectivity solutions. The company's product line supports a range of data center, desktop and digital signage environments serving enterprise, government, SME and SOHO customers. ATEN has offices in California and New Jersey as well as Taiwan, Belgium, Korea, Japan, China and United Kingdom. For more information, contact ATEN at (888) 999-ATEN or 949-428-1111, via the Web at http://www.aten-usa.com, http://www.aten-usa.com/blog, Twitter or Facebook.
ATEN, Altusen, are trademarks or registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd.
Other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Company Contact:Chantel CiprianoATEN949-428-1111 x. 1239ccipriano@ATEN-USA.com
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Vanguard's New Security Software Release Improves Security Management, Ensures Compliance, Accurate Reporting
More Than 75 Enhancements Including Reporting, Active Alerts, Support for IBM z/OS 1.13
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Integrity Professionals, the experts on information security for System z®, today announced the immediate availability of the newest release of its security and compliance software solutions. The new version of Vanguard Security and Compliance Solutions includes support for IBM z/OS® 1.13, improved operational security management, expanded reporting capabilities, and optimized performance enhancements.
"Vanguard is committed to continually improving our software products in four important ways," said Steven Ringelberg, chief operating officer. "We are automating everything that can be automated so that security personnel can focus on higher level tasks; enabling smarter decision-making by adding intelligence and information into all of our software tools; making all of our tools easier to use, even for beginning mainframe personnel; and improving the integration between our tools to allow users to easily move from one function to another. The latest release is another step along Vanguard's path of continuous improvement."
The new release provides more granular control and detailed reporting capabilities that enable customers to achieve better security and respond rapidly to evolving regulatory requirements. The majority of the enhancements in this release were developed in response to customer requests. All of Vanguard's software is developed in the United States, and Vanguard is one of the few companies to provide live customer support 24/7/365 from the United States.
For a complete description of all enhancements included in the new release of Vanguard Security and Compliance Solutions visit http://www.go2vanguard.com. Current customers with an existing maintenance contract can download the latest version of Vanguard Security Software Solutions from the Vanguard Customer Zone immediately. New customers will automatically receive the latest version.
About Vanguard Integrity Professionals
Vanguard Integrity Professionals, an IBM Business Partner, provides enterprise security software and services that solve complex security and regulatory compliance challenges and deliver a rapid return on investment. With automated solutions for Audit and Compliance, Operational Security and Intrusion Management, Vanguard enables government agencies and corporations around the world to ensure continuous monitoring of System z, safeguard cloud computing secure domains, and protect critical data and applications from cybersecurity threats. Vanguard provides 24/7/365 live customer support from the United States. Support is also provided locally in other countries.
IBM, System z and z/OS are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Vyatta Improves Amazon Cloud Networking for Z Gallerie
Vyatta Network OS Enables Improved Collaboration for Z Gallerie Developers with Scalable VPN Functionality
BELMONT, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vyatta, the leader in software-based networking for physical, virtual and cloud infrastructures, today announced that Vyatta Network OS has been selected by Z Gallerie, a leading home decor and furniture retailer, to deliver enhanced security and networking within its Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environment.
Z Gallerie, which was looking to leverage Amazon VPC as a test bed for deployment of eCommerce sites, required a scalable VPN solution to securely connect remote developers around the world. Vyatta enabled Z Gallerie's administrators to scale IPsec and SSL-based VPNs as needed, resulting in improved collaboration among the company's offshore and on-shore developers.
"In moving to the Amazon cloud, we wanted to create a secure test environment for our engineers to connect to, but not change any on-site equipment," said Howard Kolodny, Vice President of IT at Z Gallerie.
"Vyatta brought improved networking and security to our cloud, enabling our team to cut the time needed to push code to the stage environment from 6 or 7 hours to less than an hour," said Balaji Thirumeninathan, Manager of Application Development at Z Gallerie.
Vyatta Network OS for Amazon Cloud enables companies, such as Z Gallerie, to benefit from customer controlled advanced networking functionality in the Amazon cloud that delivers the flexibility to address their network topology requirements. Among the benefits of Vyatta are its scalable VPN, Layer 2 cloud bridging, VPC to VPC VPN tunneling and more.
"When companies like Z Gallerie look to leverage the Amazon cloud, they often find a need for granular network control, beyond the available resources," said Tom McCafferty, Vice President of Marketing at Vyatta. "By deploying Vyatta Network OS within the VPC environment, Amazon cloud customers can control both ends of the VPN tunnel and create their own meshed topologies between VPCs and remote datacenters, regardless of location or existing network configuration."
In addition to improving the productivity of developers, Vyatta is also significantly reducing Z Gallerie's hardware footprint by eliminating their need for physical networking equipment.
"It's a goal of mine that we never have to buy a server again and it's something we are getting close to realizing," said Kolodny. "By deploying Vyatta in the cloud, we can provision a server in under an hour, which is huge for us."
About Vyatta
Vyatta is disrupting the networking industry by delivering a software-based network operating system that is portable to standard x86 hardware as well as common virtualization and cloud computing platforms. Vyatta software provides a complete enterprise-class routing and security suite capable of uniquely addressing the next-generation infrastructure requirements of flexibility, on-demand delivery and platform independence. Thousands of physical and virtual infrastructures around the world, from small enterprise to Fortune 500 customers, are connected and protected by Vyatta. For more information, please visit http://www.vyatta.com. Read Vyatta CEO Kelly Herrell's Blog "Opening the Networking Industry" and follow Vyatta on Twitter: @Vyatta.
About Z Gallerie
Founded by Joe Zeiden, Carole Malfatti and Mike Zeiden in 1979, Z Gallerie began as a small poster shop in Sherman Oaks, CA. The siblings operated the store by day and framed posters by night in the garage of their parents' home in Van Nuys, CA. Much has changed since 1979. However the siblings, with the help and dedication of over 800 employees, retain a family culture and remain a privately-owned company. Z Gallerie currently has 55 retail stores in 20 states, and an e-commerce website and gift registry at http://www.zgallerie.com. The company is headquartered in the Los Angeles area with additional buying offices in Berkeley, CA.
CONTACT:
Matt Wolpin
Vyatta, Inc.
+1-650-413-7244
matt@vyatta.com
Hyland Software's OnBase ECM Solution Receives Meaningful Use Certification
Achievement demonstrates Hyland's dedication to the healthcare market, value of OnBase in creating a complete electronic health record
CLEVELAND, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare providers continue to look for technologies that will drive better patient care, and ultimately create a complete electronic health record (EHR). But if patients are top of mind in this IT search, meeting "meaningful use" requirements is a close second. Across more than 1,400 healthcare providers, Hyland Software's OnBase enterprise content management (ECM) solution has proven that it's an important component of an EHR, especially when integrated with an electronic medical record (EMR). Confirming this value, and showing its commitment to its healthcare customers, Hyland's OnBase has successfully achieved meaningful use certification as an EHR Module, according to the Drummond Group.
"Meeting meaningful use criteria is a major concern for healthcare providers today, but it's also yielding great value to the market. Most importantly, it's creating a better understanding of what's needed to create a complete electronic patient record," said Susan deCathelineau, senior manager, healthcare solutions for Hyland Software. "Our customers have been leveraging OnBase as a component of the EHR for years, in part because of its ability to manage content found outside of the boundaries of EMRs, like digital photos and EKG results. And now, we can proudly tell them that while they were ahead of the game all along, their strategic use of OnBase is now backed by the federal government's approval."
Drummond Group is an ONC-ATCB (Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body) for the 2011/2012 certification program, both testing and certifying that EHRs and components of EHRs meet the meaningful use criteria for either eligible provider or hospital technology. In turn, healthcare providers using the certified products are qualified to receive federal stimulus monies under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) upon demonstrating meaningful use of the technology.
"Today, most healthcare organizations start to think about ECM because of the clear benefits on the clinical care side. But for organizations that choose OnBase, clinical use represents just one piece of our solution's potential. These organizations get that the continuum of patient care crosses all functions of their organizations - clinical, revenue cycle and administrative departments - and therefore, so should ECM. In other words, while an ECM solution might start by integrating with an EMR, it also must be able to roll out, for example, to patient financial services, where it can augment billing systems with workflow and integration capabilities," said deCathelineau.
"Will providers get any extra funding for this kind of ECM solution? Maybe not. But they will get an ECM solution with a lower long-term cost and more sustainable value that better connects the healthcare enterprise."
For information about why more than 1,400 healthcare organizations have chosen Hyland Software's OnBase, visit http://www.hyland.com/healthcare.
This EHR Module is 2011/2012 compliant and has been certified by Drummond Group, an ONC-ATCB approved to certify any complete or modular EHR both ambulatory and inpatient,in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or guarantee the receipt of incentive payments. Hyland Software, December 1, 2011, OnBase 11.0, certification ID numbers 12012011-1382-6 (inpatient) and 12012011-1384-6 (ambulatory).
About the Hyland Software solution, OnBase
For more than 20 years, Hyland Software has been dedicated to meeting organizations' needs for document and process management with OnBase, an enterprise content management (ECM) solution suite. As OnBase has evolved through consistent product innovation, it remains focused on automating business processes that depend on documents, content and people to operate more effectively.
Tailored for departments and comprehensive for the enterprise, OnBase is designed to grow with organizations, whether it chooses an on-premise or software as a service (SaaS) model. OnBase enables more than 10,400 organizations, integrated delivery networks to home healthcare provides to community hospitals, to be more efficient today and into the future. Leveraging more than 250 Authorized OnBase Solution Providers, Hyland's partner network, these organizations span 61 countries. For more information about Hyland Software's ECM solutions, please visit http://blog.hyland.com.
FreeAppADay (FAAD) Gamifies 6mm+ Mobile Community With Launch of New FunChat-powered iPhone App
FreeAppADay commemorates launch by offering Zombie Gunship, one of the year's top-selling mobile games, free for users who download the new 'FAADChat' app
PLEASANTON, Calif. and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FunMobility, a leading mobile social entertainment company, and FreeAppADay.com (FAAD), a leading iPhone application discovery platform, today announced the launch of a new mobile application created specifically for the FAAD community, and powered by FunMobility's FunChat Mobile Engagement Platform(TM). As part of the launch, FAAD announced it is offering Zombie Gunship, one of the best-selling mobile games of 2011, for free with download of the new FAADChat application.
The FunChat Mobile Engagement Platform is a compelling way for brands and services to engage and monetize their audience via enhanced chat, community rewards, a pranking engine and more. The new FAAD application enables more than 6 million FAAD users to directly interact with each other, discuss new app releases, and earn FAADGold virtual currency through the FunChat Mobile Engagement Platform's proprietary reward and achievement system. By adding 'gamification' elements, FAAD also benefits from increased viral reach, greater user retention, and the creation of new revenue streams.
"FreeAppADay has built a very loyal audience by executing on a brilliant concept: working with game developers to give away their apps for free for a limited period," said Adam Lavine, CEO of FunMobility. "Their new FunChat-powered iPhone app gives them additional ways to monetize their offerings, while providing a more fun and engaging experience for fans."
FAAD's new gamified mobile app enables users to:
-- Meet, chat and engage with other FAAD community members
-- Earn "FAADGold" virtual currency to purchase customized chat bubbles and
avatars
-- Earn achievement badges and rewards for being an active FAAD member
-- Send in a "daily wish" to help FAAD decide which apps to make available
for free
-- Get up to five paid apps for free posted daily
-- View a showcase of the most popular paid apps with trailers and
screenshots
-- Share their favorite apps with friends
-- Get a one-stop shop to discover the best free and paid apps
The FreeAppADay.com (http://www.freeappaday.com) application currently reaches more than six million iOS users daily via push notification, and millions more worldwide are retrieving FreeAppADay-promoted applications via FAAD's dedicated Twitter feed and Facebook page.
"FunMobility is pioneering mobile social engagement company and they were our first choice for helping us with this important project," said Joe Bayen, CEO and co-founder of FAAD. "They delivered faster than we could have hoped. Our new FunChat-powered app will allow our users to play, chat, and discover great apps with each other like never before. We are also excited to offer Zombie Gunship, one of the great games of this year, for free with download of the new FAADChat app."
Established in 1999, FunMobility is a mobile social entertainment company that lets people share, play and connect through their mobile devices. The FunChat Mobile Engagement Platform(TM) is an integrated suite of applications and interactive mobile widgets that provide new forms of monetization and distribution, and literally enable developers and brands to "join the conversation" with consumers. FunChat(TM), FunMobility's groundbreaking free smartphone app, is the first product to seamlessly blend chat and games with popular new features including photo pranks, contests, virtual goods and virtual currency. Engage, Express. Enjoy!
Follow us on Twitter, friend us on Facebook, or visit http://www.funmobility.com to learn more about the company and products.
About FreeAppADay
FreeAppADay.com is a social networking website built to facilitate iPhone application discovery, as well as offer a centralized location for iPhone enthusiasts and developers of polished iPhone applications. Learn more at http://www.faad.com.
CONTACT: CONTACT: E. Bratt of FunMobility, Inc., +1-858-775-0882, marketing@funmobility.com; or Jennifer Collins of ICS Mobile Media, +1-424-238-2224, press@icsmobile.com, for FAAD
BodyMedia Plans to Join Qualcomm Life's Wireless Health 2net Ecosystem
Data from BodyMedia's Wearable Body Monitors will be Available to Healthcare Providers through 2net Platform
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BodyMedia, the leading developer of wearable body monitors, plans to collaborate with Qualcomm Life, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated to utilize the new 2net(TM) Platform for its BodyMedia FIT(TM) LINK Armband. The wireless health collaboration will enable BodyMedia Armband users to share wireless health data, such as calorie expenditure, activity, and sleep patterns, with designated healthcare providers and service companies through the 2net Platform as part of a broad initiative to help improve health outcomes. The collaboration was announced at the third annual mHealth Summit, being held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Initially, data will be available from the BodyMedia FIT LINK Armband, a Bluetooth-enabled on-body wellness monitor that tracks calories burned, physical activity levels, steps taken and sleep efficiency using a proprietary four-sensor system to capture over 5,000 data points per minute for proven accuracy. With the consumer's permission, that data - currently delivered to the user's smartphone via Bluetooth and available on the BodyMedia web interface via USB upload - will soon also be enabled for wireless transmission onto the 2net Platform.
Additional BodyMedia-collected wellness data is expected to be made available as the company introduces new types of body monitors and expands its support for machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity. Future applications will address a broad range of therapeutic conditions and special populations.
Expansion Strategy
BodyMedia's planned participation in the 2net Ecosystem marks the newest chapter in an expansion strategy that was highlighted earlier this year with the release of an Application Programming Interface (API) designed to encourage the use of BodyMedia technology beyond the company's core weight management business. That API has sparked the development of a variety of new applications including a health and wellness management system available on Panasonic VIERA(TM) Connect IPTVs, a rewards-based program through Earndit, and a prototype fitness game designed to combat childhood obesity. Qualcomm Life's 2net Platform will provide another important use for BodyMedia data.
"With two-thirds of all adults and roughly a third of all children and teenagers in the U.S. alone considered overweight or obese, multiple clinical studies have shown the promise of using mobile health technology in combating the obesity epidemic and related health problems. Our body monitors, in particular, add an extra level of information available to patients and healthcare providers," said BodyMedia CEO Christine Robins. "The 2net Platform will give us a means of delivering the data we collect directly to third parties, such as healthcare providers, to help track wireless health data status. This will allow BodyMedia to add value by combining our data with key health indicators from other wireless devices, and accelerate our planned expansion into therapeutic areas beyond weight management."
Supporting the 2net Ecosystem Vision
BodyMedia is among the first medical device manufacturers to embrace Qualcomm Life's vision of building the largest wireless health ecosystem of medical device and service companies for the purpose of seamlessly sharing biometric data. The 2net Platform makes that possible through a technology-agnostic wireless device and application connectivity strategy that removes the burden of working with multiple mobile carriers and managing disparate device and storage algorithms.
Biometric data is transmitted to the 2net Platform's data center through the 2net Hub, a connectivity gateway that plugs into a standard electrical wall outlet. The cloud-based data center has been designed to meet HIPAA security requirements for data storage. The data is then made available to healthcare providers, payers, service, pharmaceutical and informatics companies to provide insights that can assist in individual health management as well as healthcare support services.
"The wireless health space is forecast to grow rapidly as more patients, physicians and caregivers use wireless technology in other aspects of their lives, but that can happen only if there is a wireless mechanism to deliver medical device data quickly and easily to end users," said Rick Valencia, Vice President and General Manager of Qualcomm Life. "BodyMedia immediately recognized the value of the 2net Platform in providing those capabilities, and we are excited that they want to play a role in building the 2net Ecosystem."
About BodyMedia, Inc.
When your body talks, BodyMedia listens. BodyMedia has been unlocking and deciphering secrets of the body since 1999. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, BodyMedia is the pioneer in developing and marketing wearable body monitors that equip consumers with information they can use to make sweeping changes to their own health and wellness beginning with weight management and soon to include management of other conditions affected by lifestyle choices. The BodyMedia platform is the only system of its kind that is registered with the FDA as a Class II medical device and that has been clinically proven to enhance users' weight loss by up to three times.* For more information, visit http://www.bodymedia.com.
*Data on file.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. 2net and Qualcomm Life are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Jabra Introduces Simple, Professional and Affordable Line of Entry-Level Wireless Headsets
The Jabra PRO 900 Series Combines Quality with Affordability to Provide Optimal Headset Solutions for Businesses of All Sizes
NASHUA, N.H., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra, a world leader in innovative, high-quality hands-free audio solutions, today announced a brand new line of entry-level wireless headsets -- the Jabra PRO 900 Series. Featuring the Jabra PRO 920 and the Jabra PRO 930, the new series provides highly affordable and dependable options for companies and individual users looking to go hands-free in the workplace. Priced at $199, each of these products delivers incredible value to businesses of all sizes that need a simple, yet professional, headset.
The Jabra PRO 930 is the perfect entry-level wireless headset option for implementing a Unified Communications strategy via the use of PC-based telephony. Designed for use with desk phones, the Jabra PRO 920 frees users from their desk, enabling them to find documents and multi-task with maximum efficiency all while being on an important call. Each headset is compatible with most leading business communications platforms, ensuring that they are easy to deploy and can begin usage immediately.
"We understand that not all businesses can afford to absorb the potentially high cost of deploying hands-free solutions to all of their employees. The Jabra PRO 900 Series is meant to offer affordable, high-quality wireless options for these customers," said Pete Fox, President and GM, Jabra North America. "Whether companies are making the switch to Unified Communications and PC-based communications platforms or simply looking to increase productivity for employees who handle calls on traditional desk phones, the Jabra PRO 900 Series can make an immediate impact."
Both the Jabra PRO 920 and Jabra PRO 930 contain sound quality enhancements such as Jabra SafeTone(TM), which protects hearing by cutting off sudden loud noises and securing safe average sound levels. Each wireless headset also features a noise-canceling microphone that eliminates ambient background noise from an office environment when on an important call.
Key specifications of the Jabra PRO 900 Series products include:
-- Crystal clear sound and safe sound levels
-- Soft, comfortable ear cushions for extended wearing periods
-- Adjustable headband for a perfect fit
-- Dedicated button to answer/end calls
-- Noise-canceling microphone
-- Volume controls
-- LED display with Battery, Mute, and Audio link indicators
The Jabra PRO 900 Series is currently available for purchase from any Jabra reseller. To learn more about Jabra's line of office headset solutions and where to buy them, please visit http://www.Jabra.com or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Jabra.US.
About GN NetcomThrough its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With around 900 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and in-car speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S.
CONTACT: John LeRoy, jleroy@360publicrelations.com, +1-617-585-5791, or Sheila Tayebi, stayebi@360publicrelations.com, +1-617-585-5764, both of 360 Public Relations for Jabra
Broadcom Enables up to 10 Year Battery Life for Bluetooth® Keyboards
New Reference Design Slashes Power Consumption in Wireless Keyboards and Mice
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
News Highlights
-- The BCM20730 chip is in full production with reference design being
evaluated by top peripheral makers worldwide.
-- Keyboards will be backward compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs that
have been shipping for the last 10 years.
-- Bluetooth keyboards based on new design to match up to 10 year battery
life of forthcoming Bluetooth low energy (BLE) solutions.
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today introduced a new reference design and accompanying software that will dramatically increase battery life for wireless keyboards based on the "classic" Bluetooth basic rate radio.
Broadcom's new design, featuring updated firmware and innovative techniques designed to minimize power consumption, will yield a new generation of keyboards and other Human Interface Devices (HIDs) that could operate for the life of the product on a single pair of AA batteries.
The new reference design is based on the Broadcom® BCM20730 65 nm low-power HID chip and includes several innovations that also will make wireless keyboards and mice easier to use. With integrated support for USB HID Emulation (UHE) and Broadcom's ZeroTouch configuration technology, these peripherals can be used right out of the box with no special pairing procedure, making them ideal for "all-in-one" desktop PCs.
Bluetooth continues to gain momentum as the technology of choice for wireless mice, keyboards, 3D glasses and consumer electronics remote controls with more than 4 billion standard Bluetooth chips already installed in popular electronics to which these HIDs can connect. HIDs based on the Broadcom BCM20730 can enjoy the same battery life as those based on Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) technology, even when connected to existing devices that have shipped with older versions of Bluetooth.
The new BCM20730-based ultra low power HID reference design is available now and sampling to customers.
Quotes:Tom Ramsthaler, Senior Director, Marketing, Wireless Personal Area NetworksBroadcom Corporation
"Broadcom innovations continue to expand the usefulness of standard Bluetooth, allowing consumers to take further advantage of one of the most ubiquitous wireless technologies in the world. By boosting the battery life of keyboards to as long as 10 years, this new design satisfies consumer preferences for HIDs that could potentially never need new batteries."
Low-Power HID Reference Design Highlights:
-- The BCM20730 integrates multiple off-chip components for a lower bill of
materials cost to deliver superior and more affordable HID products than
those based on competing solutions.
-- The design also supports the upcoming upgraded HID Profile 1.1, which
enhances support for Secure Simple Pairing and Sniff Subrating, which
allows the radio to dynamically adapt its performance to optimally
trade-off power consumption and performance, as needed.
-- Compatible with Bluetooth® smart ready and other HID host devices such
as computers, smartphones, tablets, televisions, game consoles and
set-top boxes which include Bluetooth HID support conforming to
Bluetooth Core Specification versions from 1.1 through 4.0.
-- The BCM20730 Bluetooth chip is compliant with the Bluetooth 4.0 Core
Specification and includes support for Unicast Connectionless Data (UCD)
and Enhanced Power Control (EPC) introduced in Bluetooth Core
Specification 3.0 + HS.
-- The Broadcom BCM20730 single-chip HID solution and reference design
enable a new generation of wireless input peripherals that take
advantage of Bluetooth wireless technology, the most widely available
connectivity standard for these applications.
For more information on the BCM20730 Bluetooth HID chip, please visit http://www.broadcom.com/products/Bluetooth/Bluetooth-RF-Silicon-and-Software-Solutions/BCM20730
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Mobile & Wireless
Three Year Warranty on AirStation(TM) Wireless Networking Solutions and Switches
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, today announced a newly extended warranty period for all current AirStation(TM) wireless networking solutions and wired switches, increasing the warranty period from two to three years. All AirStation wireless networking products and wired switches purchased on or after December 1, 2011 will be covered by this new three-year warranty.
"This warranty upgrade is a reflection of our commitment to delivering high quality, high performance networking solutions," said Brian Verenkoff, director of product marketing and business development at Buffalo Technology. "Our customers can be confident in Buffalo's workmanship and leadership in the industry."
Buffalo's AirStation family of wireless networking solutions includes a lineup of class-leading Wireless-N routers, client adapters and extended range antennas. Designed to IEEE802.11n standard specifications, AirStation Wireless-N solutions offer single band transfer rates from 150 to 450 Mbps and concurrent 300 Mbps on dual band solutions for a combined total of up to 600 Mbps; great for Web surfing, HD multimedia streaming, gaming and more.
The following products are covered by this extended warranty period:
-- Optional Antenna Connector WLE-RMC
-- 6 dBi High Gain Directional Antenna WLE-2DA
-- 9 dBi High Gain Flat Antenna WLE-DA2
-- AirStation(TM) N300 Dual Band Wireless Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N
-- AirStation(TM) N300 Dual Band Wireless Ethernet Converter, Access Point
& Bridge WLAE-AG300N
-- AirStation(TM) N150 Ultra Compact USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter WLI-UC-GNM
-- AirStation(TM) N300 Compact USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter WLI-UC-G300N
-- AirStation(TM) N450 USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter WLI-UC-G450
-- AirStation(TM) HighPower N150 Compact USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter
WLI-UC-GNHP
-- AirStation(TM) HighPower N300 Compact USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter
WLI-UC-G300HP
-- AirStation(TM) N150 Wireless Router - WCR-GN
-- AirStation(TM) N300 Wireless Router - WHR-G300N
-- AirStation(TM) HighPower N150 Wireless Router - WHR-HP-GN
-- AirStation(TM) HighPower N300 Wireless Router - WHR-HP-G300N
-- AirStation(TM) HighPower N300 Gigabit Wireless Router - WZR-HP-G300NH
-- AirStation(TM) HighPower N450 Gigabit Wireless Router - WZR-HP-G450H
-- AirStation(TM) HighPower N600 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router -
WZR-HP-AG300H
Buffalo's multiport unmanaged switches provide a cost-effective, reliable way to quickly extend your network with plug and play installation.
-- 5 and 8-port Switches
-- 5 and 8-port Gigabit Switches
Availability
Buffalo wireless networking solutions and unmanaged switches are available now and are backed by a limited three-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 US based technical support.
About Buffalo TechnologyBuffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of award-winning networking, storage, and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit http://www.buffalotech.com.
Buffalo, Inc. trademark statements. Buffalo is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Buffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology
CONTACT: CONTACT: Jay Pechek of Buffalo Technology, +1-512-349-1333, jayp@buffalotech.com
SonicWALL Offers Scalable Secure Remote Access Solution and Addresses Issues Brought on by Consumerization of IT
SAN JOSE, California, December 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
SonicWALL Introduces SRA EX9000 and Aventail 10.6 Software to Enable Secure
Remote Connectivity for Up to 20,000 Concurrent Users of Windows and Windows Mobile, Apple
Mac OS and iOS, Google Android and Linux
The proliferation of powerful smartphones and tablets poses a new problem for IT:
providing secure remote access to network resources for a growing number of employees who
use their own mobile devices for business purposes. With the introduction of the SonicWALL
E-Class SRA EX9000
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/EX_9000.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=EX9000&utm_campaign1205_EX9000 ]
running on the new SonicWALL
Aventail 10.6 architecture
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/EX_Series.html#tab=overview?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=Aventail10.6&utm_campaign1205_EX9000 ]
, SonicWALL
enables IT organizations in large enterprises to provide remote access for devices running
Windows and Windows Mobile, Apple Mac OS and iOS, Google Android and Linux. Through a
single appliance, SonicWALL delivers full-featured access and control with easy-to-manage,
clientless and client SSL VPN connectivity for up to 20,000 concurrent mobile users.
Together, the SonicWALL SRA EX9000
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/EX_9000.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=EX9000&utm_campaign1205_EX9000 ]
and Aventail 10.6 equip businesses
with rapid, safe and compliant connectivity to corporate networks from a vast array of
mobile and remote devices.
"Gartner predicts that 90% of businesses will support corporate applications on mobile
devices by 2014. Today, mobile devices are critical building blocks of business
infrastructure," said Patrick Sweeney, vice president product management and corporate
marketing at SonicWALL. "While companies may no longer own the device an employee uses to
access data, SonicWALL gives network administrators secure remote access tools for
business-critical applications on a massive scale over the broadest range of devices and
OS's."
The Aventail E-Class SRA
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Secure_Remote_Access.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_contentìlassSRA&utm_campaign1205_EX9000 ]
conducts
comprehensive interrogation and proactive remediation, establishing trust before access is
granted to user devices running Windows, Mac or Linux OS's. Using end-point control and
strong authentication, the solution determines the identity of the user, the security
posture of the device and allows the appropriate level of access to network resources
including shared folders and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), client-server
applications, intranet sites and email.
Guided by its vision of Dynamic Security for the Global Network, SonicWALL develops
advanced intelligent network security and data protection solutions that adapt as
organizations evolve and as threats evolve. Trusted by small and large enterprises
worldwide, SonicWALL solutions are designed to detect and control applications and protect
networks from intrusions and malware attacks through award-winning hardware, software and
virtual appliance-based solutions. For more information, visit http://www.sonicwall.com/
[http://www.sonicwall.com ].
Copyright (c) 2011 SonicWALL, Inc. All rights reserved. SonicWALL(R) is a registered
trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. and all other SonicWALL product and service names and slogans
are trademarks or registered trademarks of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product and company names
mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Source: SonicWALL, Inc.
Contact: Jock Breitwieser, SonicWALL, Phone: +1-(408)-800-5625, E-mail: jbreitwieser@SonicWALL.com . Kristen Leon, Bond PR, +1-(415)-848-2626, kristen@bondprus.com
TEL AVIV, Israel, December 6, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT), the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure
management (IIM) solutions, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Peter Leonard, a
Johannesburg-based IT industry professional, to become its Country Sales Manager of South
Africa. Mr. Leonard will be mandated with further developing RiT's business in South
Africa, a region whose rapid uptake of IT technologies makes it a land of opportunity for
RiT's industry-leading solutions.
RiT's momentum in Africa has been building throughout the past year, beginning with
sales to Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) and Vodafone Ghana, and followed by
the signing of distribution/marketing agreements with Kenya's Adwest Communications, Mart
Network Solutions/Giganet Networking Solutions and Adcare. The establishment of a
permanent local presence demonstrates RiT's belief in the sales potential of this
rapidly-growing region, and its commitment to become one of its significant players.
"Africa today is a land in transformation, and a key enabler of change is the ongoing
overhaul of its communications and IT networks," commented Eran Ayzik, RiT's President and
CEO. "Thousands of businesses are investing in new data centers and IT hubs, and their IT
staffs are looking to build in intelligent infrastructure platforms. With a strong
reputation, industry-leading solutions and an active local presence, RiT will be able to
win more business, taking full advantage of the opportunity to make Africa into one of its
strongest regions."
About RiT Technologies
RiT is a leading provider of intelligent solutions for infrastructure management,
asset management, environment and security, and network utilization. RiT Enterprise
solutions address datacenters, communication rooms and workspace environments, ensuring
maximum utilization, reliability, decreased downtime, physical security, automated
deployment, asset tracking, and troubleshooting. RiT Carrier solutions provide carriers
with the full array of network mapping, testing and bandwidth qualification capabilities
needed for access network installation and service provisioning. RiT's field-tested
solutions are delivering value in thousands of installations for top-tier enterprises and
operators throughout the world.
In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts,
including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate,"
"expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate", "forecast", "target", "could" and similar
expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For example, when we discuss a field trial which could lead
to a multi-million dollar Carrier deal, we are using a forward looking statement. While
these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the
future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by
these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those
described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 20-F, which may be revised or
supplemented in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the following: our ability to raise additional financing, if required; the
continued development of market trends in directions that benefit our sales; our ability
to maintain and grow our revenues; our dependence upon independent distributors,
representatives and strategic partners; our ability to develop new products and enhance
our existing products; the availability of third-party components used in our products;
the economic condition of our customers; the impact of government regulation; and the
economic and political situation in Israel. We are under no obligation, and expressly
disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
COMPANY CONTACT:
Moti Antebi
CFO
+972-77-2707210
moti@rit.co.il
Qualcomm Atheros Launches World's First HomePlug Green PHY Solution
-- Qualcomm Atheros Introduces QCA7000, a Single-chip HomePlug Green PHY Solution for Energy Management and Home Automation --
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced the QCA7000, the world's first HomePlug® Green PHY silicon solution. The QCA7000 is designed for embedded smart energy and automation applications in homes and buildings. HomePlug Green PHY enables a power saving mechanism that can reduce the consumption of a power line communications (PLC) device versus a HomePlug AV solution. HomePlug Green PHY also solves reach challenges by offering extensive home coverage with the use of ROBO modes for data transmission, and it operates at the HomePlug band to avoid noise commonly found in the home at lower frequency bands. The QCA7000 single-chip implementation and embedded configuration option offers improved system costs by minimizing the total bill of materials.
The QCA7000 is highly integrated with the power management unit, analog front-end and memory in a tiny 8x8 quad-flat no-leads (QFN) package. The chip is powered by a single-voltage rail to allow for reduced system cost and easy integration into customer designs. To support embedded applications, SPI and UART host interfaces are available on the chip to allow direct connectivity to low-cost, low-power microcontrollers commonly found in the smart energy ecosystem. To reduce customers' system cost, a GPIO bus and an optional Flash interface are available to support simple hostless applications like smart plugs and monitoring sensors.
"The QCA7000 is an exciting product for Qualcomm Atheros and is a significant step in advancing the Qualcomm Internet of Everything vision," said Dan Rabinovitsj, senior vice president and general manager, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros. "The QCA7000 is an innovative HomePlug Green PHY solution that not only delivers outstanding performance, but succeeds in providing low energy and reduced total cost of ownership for our customers in applications such as plug-in electrical vehicles, smart energy, smart grid and remote monitoring applications. We believe the QCA7000 will help establish PLC technology as the de facto standard in networking low-energy wired devices in the home and enterprise. With our extensive portfolio in low-power wireless and wired connectivity technologies and increasing focus on smart grid and smart home applications, Qualcomm Atheros is well positioned to bring value to a wide variety of customers serving this dynamic segment."
HomePlug Green PHY is an innovative, new standard for powerline communications that is interoperable with the IEEE 1901/HomePlug AV powerline networking protocol. HomePlug Green PHY swaps the greater-than-200Mbps rate of the HomePlug AV protocol for low-energy, low-cost extended home coverage. This trade-off can equate to more than 80 percent power reduction in a given application while providing up to 10Mbps data rate to meet today's smart energy needs, providing scalability to protect investments for future requirements. HomePlug Green PHY is IP-based technology that allows handling of IP protocols, such as smart energy profile (SEP) 2.0, without translation layers and can natively support MAC layer bridging to Wi-Fi, Ethernet and cellular technologies, providing endless extensibility to the powerline network.
Samples of the QCA7000 chip are available now to select customers, with volume production scheduled for early 2012.
About Qualcomm Atheros Inc.
Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions, featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.
Qualcomm Atheros is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros Inc. HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Take your own self-image underwater with the new rugged, waterproof handheld tripod, the Quik Pod® DSLR (http://www.quikpod.com/dslr.asp), and a GoPro, Contour or similar waterproof camera. From Fromm Works, Inc., the all terrain Quik Pod DSLR extends to 53-inches and weighs only 9 ounces.
Up until now you can only film the action away from you using extreme cameras. The Quik Pod DSLR can be used with all cameras including Go Pro and Contour and any other photo device that has a standard tripod fitting. Not limited to underwater use it is sturdy, lightweight and the perfect travel gadget to allow the photographer to be included in the action. Use underwater, on land or even while hang gliding.
Developed by Fromm Works, Inc., this invention allows the photographer to be included and properly centered in photos and videos taken during extreme sports or at gatherings. The user simply holds the extended Quik Pod DSLR with a camera attached and properly framed photos or videos are captured without anyone's assistance. The camera is activated by self-timer, video mode or optionally by remote control.
There are models for all cameras including DSLR, iPhones, point & shoot, and Android phones. All Quik Pod versions include a handy self-image mirror to line yourself up. All adapt to tabletop tripod use with leg adapters. Includes carry bag, hiking clip and wrist strap. Featured on the Tonight Show, CNN, Today Show and Oprah.
Prices for the Quik Pod start at $19.95. Available online at http://www.quikpod.com, Amazon, B&H Photo, J&R Computer World, Adorama and in Canada at Henrys.
Fromm Works, Inc. is an invention and design company that has marketed nearly fifty successful commercial products. Company President Wayne Fromm is an inventor and entrepreneur with a number of patented inventions to his credit including such hits as "Disney's The Beauty and the Beast Talk 'N View Mirror," "Crayola's Color and Show Projector" and "Nestle's Nesquik Magic Milkshake Maker."
- To view a video news release (VNR) for this story, visit:
Meijer.com Adds Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees to Its Online Mix of Holiday Items
Retailer continues to expand its online holiday offerings, increase sales of premium items
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer is taking customer convenience to a whole new level this holiday season by expanding its online holiday offerings -- everything for entertaining to gift-giving to decorating -- to include fresh-cut Fraser fir Christmas trees.
The premium and highly popular holiday home centerpieces started shipping on Thanksgiving Day, and sales have exceeded expectations within the first few days, announced Liwanag Ojala, vice president of e-commerce for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer.
"More and more people today are converging online for their shopping needs. Offering these beautifully full and fragrant fresh-cut holiday trees online is another example of how we're getting ahead of that curve," Ojala said. "Meijer.com is really a convenient, one-stop shop for your gift-giving, entertaining and decorating needs."
Meijer is selling five varieties of fresh-cut Fraser firs, ranging in size from 4.5 feet tall to 9 feet tall, online at http://www.meijer.com. The average retail price ranges from $89.95 to $199.99, but through Dec. 16, they will be on sale for $74.99 to $179.99. Shipping costs as low as $25, with the order arriving at their home between five to 11 business days.
Customers can find the fresh trees on http://www.meijer.com by typing in "fresh-cut Christmas trees." Or, customers can click on the Holiday Shop from the Meijer home page, and clicking on "Trees by Style" and then "Real Fresh Cut."
For more information and the ability to shop for more, please visit http://www.meijer.com or follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer.
About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 197 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. As the inventor of the "one-stop shopping" concept, Meijer stores have evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive electronics departments, garden centers and apparel offerings. Additional information on Meijer and the ability to shop for more can be found at http://www.meijer.com.
SOURCE Meijer
Meijer
CONTACT: Frank Guglielmi, +1-734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com
Hidden Radio Design's Innovative Bluetooth Wireless Speaker is on Its Way to Being One of the Most Successful Crowd Funded Projects Ever
After only two weeks of launching the Hidden Radio Project on Kickstarter.com, two experienced industrial designers have blown through their funding goal and still have over 40 days to go with their campaign!
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Two designers have created a simple, unassuming radio and Bluetooth wireless speaker which is taking on the competition of complex electronic devices. No knobs, buttons, or displays. The product was designed on the basis of consumer intuition. The user simply twists the sleek metallic or graphite black housing to elegantly adjust the volume. It has been available on Kickstarter.com for only two weeks and has already far exceeded their goal of $125k, at the time of printing this article they were already at $185k. And with over 40 days to go in their Kickstarter.com there seems to be no signs of slowing down.
"We always believed in this product and knew other people would too though we couldn't have anticipated such an incredible response. The extra money will really help us add more features and deliver an even higher quality product," says Australian designer John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen now based out of San Francisco. John and his business partner Vitor Santa Maria founded HiddenRadio Design over 4 years ago. Vitor is from Rio de Janeiro but has been a designer in Milan for over 18 years.
"Our approach is to create simple designs which make a positive impact in people's lives," says Vitor. The device is both elegant and extremely useful. Several speakers can be placed around the house and the user can connect with each one seamlessly when moving from room to room as well as outdoors.
It provides several functions: it's a wireless Bluetooth speaker with AM/FM radio that works with leading electronic devices like iPhones, iPods, iPads, or any other smartphones, tablets and computers. It runs on rechargeable batteries, which last over 30 hours on a single charge. There is also a standard 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting with non-Bluetooth devices.
The HiddenRadio and Bluetooth Speaker delivers pure, powerful sound to over 80 dB - so it can easily fill a small apartment with gorgeous music. "We've tested it side by side with leading products on the market, and it has excelled in both sound quality and battery life," says John.
The HiddenRadio is only available at Kickstarter.com. The clock is ticking down to pre-order and be the first to own the Bluetooth wireless speaker with AM/FM radio. People can support the development of this product through Kickstarter.com by pre-ordering their unit for $119, which will normally retail for $175. This will secure delivery of a limited-edition product directly to their homes with global shipping included.
The designers have already invested over $50,000 to develop the product and the capital raised through Kickstarter.com will be spent on injection molding tools, Bluetooth certification, initial inventory, and other equipment necessary for mass production. Just in time for the holiday gift season, this is a chance to promote and support the production of this simple, useful and elegant product before it hits the main market.
Bupa Health Foundation and Alzheimer's Australia Announce UK Availability of Brain Health App
LONDON, December 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
The Bupa Health Foundation and Alzheimer's Australia have announced the UK launch of a
world-first brain health app, the latest digital tool to help in the fight against
dementia.
Based on latest research that links brain health and a reduced risk of dementia, to a
healthy heart and cardiovascular system, 'BrainyApp' is the first dementia risk reduction
iPhone app designed to help people monitor and improve their brain-heart health.
The new app, which was designed by Alzheimer's Australia and Bupa Health Foundation,
has already knocked Facebook off the number one spot in the Australia and New Zealand Top
Free Apps list and has clocked up more than 130,000 downloads down under.
Now available to people in the UK, 'BrainyApp' helps users monitor and improve the
physical, mental, dietary and social aspects of their lifestyle.
There are currently 750,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this is
predicted to rise to over a million by 2021. Delaying the onset of dementia by just five
years would reduce deaths directly attributable to dementia by 30,000 a year.
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Society, said: "Most people know how to
reduce their risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke but they don't realise that the
same healthy lifestyle choices may also lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
[http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-information/directory/a/alzheimers-disease ] and
other kinds of dementia. The idea is that what is good for the heart is also good for the
brain."
'BrainyApp' allows users to take a brain-heart health survey about their diet,
exercise patterns and lifestyle. It then provides suggestions and ideas about how to make
improvements to each. It also includes all-new brain games, and encourages users to build
brain-heart points by staying physically and mentally active, socialising with friends and
family, and sharing their progress on Facebook.
One of the brain games - 'Word Tennis' - requires players to unscramble anagrams in
order to move a paddle and hit a ball back to their opponent.
Director of dementia care
[http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/care-homes/types-of-care/dementia-care ] for Bupa Care
Services, Dr Graham Stokes, said: "There is evidence to show that keeping the mind
exercised can stave off the onset of dementia but 'BrainyApp' highlights that good
physical health also has a part to play. Best of all it's good fun."
'BrainyApp' is available as a free download for users of iPhone, iPod and iPad devices
from the App Store. There are plans to develop an Android version in early 2012.
Bupa's purpose is to help people lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
A leading international healthcare [http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-insurance
] group, Bupa offers personal and company health insurance, runs care homes
[http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/care-homes ] for older people and hospitals, and
provides workplace health services, health assessments and chronic disease management
services, including health coaching, and home healthcare.
One in three people over 65 will die with dementia. Alzheimer's Society research shows
that 750,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's
disease. In just ten years a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar
to 1.7 million people by 2051. Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living
with dementia and the millions of people who care for them
About Alzheimer's Australia:
Alzheimer's Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and
their carers. As the peak body, it provides advocacy, support services, education and
information.
About the Bupa Health Foundation:
The Bupa Health Foundation helps build a healthier Australian community through its
support of important health research, health education and other healthy living programs.
PR Contact:
Kevin Mochrie
Bupa Group Press Office
Bupa House
15-19 Bloomsbury Way
London
WC1A 2BA
+44(0)207-656-2454 http://www.bupa.co.uk
123LinkIt.Com's In-Text Publisher Technology to Expand Upon NetLine's B2B Content Monetization Tools
LOS GATOS, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NetLine Corporation, the largest B2B content syndication network, today announced the acquisition of popular content monetization firm 123LinkIt.com. As an addition to its already robust portfolio of products, NetLine will integrate the 123LinkIt.com WordPress monetization plug-in that offers publishers the ability to instantly monetize their WordPress blogs with in-text advertising.
"With this acquisition, NetLine has the capability for a rapid rollout of a new B2B publisher tool that enables our partners to add an additional monetizing option, while adding more reach to NetLine's expansive content syndication network," said Robert Alvin, CEO and Chairman of NetLine. "We're constantly looking to expand upon our existing suite of publisher-centric products and 123LinkIt.com fits perfectly into our strategic vision."
In-text content monetization is something NetLine's publishers have been requesting for some time. By simply adding the 123LinkIt.com WordPress plug-in, they will now be able to immediately monetize their content via in-text links. "We're pleased to add the 123LinkIt.com solution to our mix and look forward to releasing this to our Publisher Network," said David Fortino, VP Audience Development, NetLine Corporation.
"By joining forces with NetLine, 123LinkIt.com will benefit from its global reach, vast publishing network and resources to expand our user base as well as deliver a more comprehensive monetization tool," said Yasmine Mustafa, CEO and Founder of 123LinkIt.com. "I'm confident that this partnership will provide us with the ability to further NetLine's reputation as the leading content syndication network out there today."
About NetLine Corporation
NetLine Corporation is the industry's premier B2B lead generation provider with the most comprehensive lifecycle customer acquisition platform, integrating e-mail, internet, social media, and mobile. Clients include Adobe, Hewlett Packard, Google, Oracle, IBM, Juniper Networks, Microsoft Corporation, SAP, and VeriSign, among others.
Founded in 1994 as the first online lead generation provider for print magazine publishers, NetLine is privately held and headquartered in Los Gatos, California. More information is available at http://www.netline.com.
SOURCE NetLine Corporation
NetLine Corporation
CONTACT: CONTACT: Kevin Sanchez, +1-415-227-1150 ext. 110, kevin@hollenbeckassociates.com
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, a leading global interactive and branded entertainment company, is heating up gaming on the Kindle Fire with the release of its best-selling Atari's Greatest Hits app. Atari's Greatest Hits has become a true app sensation, with more than 3.5 million downloads in the iTunes App Store, and rave reviews for the recently released Android version. Now, Kindle Fire owners can scratch their retro-gaming itch by downloading the Atari's Greatest Hits app currently available in the Amazon Appstore.
Atari's Greatest Hits celebrates the "Golden Age of Gaming" with a compilation of 100 popular classic arcade and Atari 2600 titles. The collection features such iconic games as Pong, Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Super Breakout, Battlezone, Warlords, Tempest and Yar's Revenge, and pays homage to each of the originals with controls designed to mimic the game play Atari fans remember. In addition to single player game play, many of the titles can be played in multi-player mode through the app's Bluetooth feature.
"The Kindle Fire is one of the most buzzed about new products of the year and we wanted to make sure we met the immediate gaming needs of its huge audience with arguably one of the year's hottest titles: our Atari's Greatest Hits app," said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari.
Kindle Fire owners who download Atari's Greatest Hits will receive Missile Command for FREE. Players can purchase 25 separate game packs for $0.99 each or buy all 100 games for $9.99.
Atari (http://www.atari.com) is a global interactive and branded entertainment company. The original innovator of video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook® and digital download), on smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.
Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
SOURCE Atari
Atari
CONTACT: CONTACT: Matt Clark, +1-212-981-5158, matt_clark@dkcnews.com, or Courtney Greenberg, +1-212-981-5108, courtney_greenberg@dkcnews.com, both of DKC
SuccessFactors (SFSF) to Acquire Jobs2web - A Multi-Channel Interactive Recruiting Marketing SaaS Company
Creates recruiting experiences that don't stink, and business execution dashboards that dramatically cut costs
SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SuccessFactors, Inc. (NYSE: SFSF), the global leader in business execution cloud-based software, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Jobs2web, the leading recruiting marketing platform, delivering the first-ever Recruiting Execution Platform.
Jobs2web is renowned in the recruiting industry for its unique ability to "turbocharge" any Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and attract the very best candidates through social networks. By creating superb recruiting experiences for hiring managers as well as candidates, companies can save time and money, foster engaged communities, and enhance their brand reputation.
Jobs2web is a high-growth performer in the cloud industry with healthy revenue and an impressive roster of customers, such as 3M, Merck, PepsiCo, Rackspace and Taco Bell, among others, that have deployed an integrated multi-channel recruiting strategy with Jobs2web. For more details, please visit the Jobs2web testimonials page: http://www.jobs2web.com/resources/testimonials-video/.
With Jobs2web, companies can drive social and mobile recruiting programs across all potential recruiting channels like Bing, Facebook, Google, Indeed, Jigsaw, Juju, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yahoo, Zoominfo, and other communities. Jobs2web works with all major recruiting vendors and ATS systems and will be immediately integrated with SuccessFactors' Business Execution applications. SuccessFactors will combine its industry leading social, mobile and collaborative recruiting management solution with Jobs2web's leading recruiting marketing platform to produce a transformational social recruiting engine with dynamic talent communities that minimize cost and maximize quality and speed. This new platform will help companies find the best people, drive more engagement with potential candidates and analyze program effectiveness.
"It was easy for SuccessFactors to pull the trigger on acquiring Jobs2web, despite an extremely competitive acquisition fight for them, because they have so many powerful assets. First, they're growing incredibly fast. And they are completely disrupting the way companies can make social networks their friends in recruiting and not a distraction, helping hiring managers find people in ways they never could before. Lastly, the analytics dashboards provide quality insights not seen in this industry before," said Lars Dalgaard, founder and chief executive officer, SuccessFactors. "There are 300 million job searches alone on Google each year, that companies don't know how to get to, with Jobs2web SuccessFactors can help companies turn resumes into candidates, broadcasting their jobs in all social networks."
New SuccessFactors Recruiting Execution Platform
The SuccessFactors and Jobs2web recruiting solutions complement each other in that Jobs2web's recruiting marketing platform drives the process before the candidate application, and SuccessFactors drives everything from application to hire and beyond. Previously, companies had to piece disparate solutions together. Now, companies can leverage a comprehensive Recruiting Execution Platform as part of the SuccessFactors Business Execution Suite (BizX), starting with the modules that suit their needs and expanding as they are ready - all from a single cloud-based vendor.
As part of the Recruiting Execution Platform, Jobs2web helps companies to:
-- Find the Best People - Companies can bring the candidate network to the
open job instead of the job to the network through a variety of
channels, including search engines, social networks and mobile career
sites. http://www.jobs2web.com/what-we-do/find-better/
-- Engage in a Unique Way - Managers can add insights and automation to
their candidate relationship management process and create "talent
communities" that will drive more engagement with potential candidates. http://www.jobs2web.com/what-we-do/engage-better/
-- Analyze Effectiveness - With targeted search engine optimization (SEO)
and campaigns, executives gain real insights into recruiting advertising
campaigns and overall sourcing strategy so that executives know what is
and isn't working and where to focus their investment. http://www.jobs2web.com/what-we-do/know-better/
"We chose to join SuccessFactors because of its clear market leadership. Our leadership team is ecstatic to join the SuccessFactors team with its focus on driving real business execution for its customers and the company's mission to solve its customers' biggest problems," said Ken Holec, chief executive officer, Jobs2web. "Legacy ATS systems are not much more than electronic filing cabinets and job boards just aren't enough. Companies aren't using them, quality candidates aren't using them. Simply trying to deploy a Facebook page doesn't work, and neither does just buying LinkedIn licenses. We make LinkedIn better, Facebook better, your mobile recruiting better, every part of the recruiting process better. Hiring the best people can be complex and hard to manage, and we're making it easy. Our joint Recruiting Execution Platform will offer customers an unmatched level of recruiting insights and knowledge to take the guess work out of recruiting."
A Winning Combination: SuccessFactors and Jobs2web
SuccessFactors has continued to build on its core (BizX) suite and revolutionize the market through its R&D of new solutions and innovative product acquisitions. Like the company's other acquisitions, Jobs2web is a strong strategic fit from a technological, functional and cultural standpoint:
-- Technology: SuccessFactors has focused on building multi-tenant
software-as-a-service (SaaS) software since day one. Similarly,
Jobs2web's solutions are true, multi-tenant SaaS. This will yield
significant advantage in integrating the solutions and increase speed to
market for new product updates.
-- Functionality: The two solutions complement one another to address the
full recruiting cycle and provide robust analytics. Jobs2web will be a
"candidate magnet" for SuccessFactors' proven hiring engine and will add
to SuccessFactors' market leading analytics, providing more actionable
insights for customers to continually refine their end-to-end recruiting
processes. It introduces extremely dynamic Talent Communities, and
allows for social recruiting. http://www.jobs2web.com/solutions/social-network-recruiting/
-- Cultural: SuccessFactors and Jobs2web are both leaders who have excelled
in pioneering new markets with continued innovation and a relentless
focus on customer success.
Jobs2web brings more than 150 new customers to SuccessFactors. After the deal closes, Jobs2web will operate as a business unit within SuccessFactors. Customers will have the option of purchasing Jobs2web to work as a deeply integrated solution with SuccessFactors Recruiting Management, to operate in conjunction with any other applicant tracking system (ATS) they may own, or to operate as a standalone solution. The pricing models for Jobs2web's Recruiting Marketing Platform and SuccessFactors' Recruiting Management Platform will remain the same.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which is subject to various closing conditions, SuccessFactors will pay $110 million in cash for Jobs2web. The transaction is expected to close late in 2011 and is not expected to have material impact on SuccessFactors' fourth quarter and full year 2011 results.
SuccessFactors is the leading provider of cloud-based Business Execution Software, and delivers business alignment, team execution, people performance, and learning management solutions to organizations of all sizes across more than 60 industries. With approximately 15 million subscription seats globally, we strive to delight our customers by delivering innovative solutions, content and analytics, process expertise and best practices insights from serving our broad and diverse customer base. Today, we have more than 3,500 customers in more than 168 countries using our application suite in 35 languages.
Jobs2web helps employers measure and optimize every aspect of their interactive recruiting strategy. Client's hire better people, faster and more cost effectively. By using Jobs2web's proven Recruit Better® system, employers know which online channels provide better return on investment, recruit better talent and deliver better candidate engagement. See how at http://www.Jobs2web.com.
"Safe harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are SuccessFactors' current expectations and beliefs.
These forward-looking statements include statements about the benefits of the proposed acquisition. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements include: our ability to retain customers; integration risks, including risks related to integration of Jobs2web's products, technologies and personnel and managing geographically-dispersed operations; assumption of liabilities; whether customers of Jobs2web will desire to continue as customers pricing pressures; the uncertain impact of the overall global economic conditions, including on customers, prospective customers and partners, the fact that the business execution market is at an early stage of development, and may not develop as rapidly as we anticipate; competitive factors; outages or security breaches; our ability to develop, and market acceptance of, new services; the impact of any discovered product defects or outages; our ability to manage our growth; the impact of unforeseen expenses, including as a result of integrating acquisitions; and general economic conditions worldwide. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make.
Further information on these and other factors that could affect these forward-looking statements is included in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our most recent report on Form 10-Q and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
Contact:
For SuccessFactors investor inquiries:Karen Moran+1.650.645.4439kmoran@successfactors.com
For SuccessFactors media inquiries:Andrea Meyer+1.415.370.7329ameyer@successfactors.com
For Jobs2web inquiries:Jeanne AchilleThe Devon Group +1.732.706.0123 ext. 11 jeanne@devonpr.com
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Promotion Designed to Drive Adoption of CryoStor® and HypoThermosol® in the Biobanking, Drug Discovery, and Regenerative Medicine Markets
BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: BLFS), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of proprietary biopreservation media products for cells, tissues, and organs, today announced the launch of its new corporate website that includes the following features:
-- Built on the Genesis Framework for WordPress, which incorporates state
of the art code and smart design architecture optimized for search
engine visibility, so prospective customers quickly find the website and
its biopreservation resources.
-- A free product sample offer (http://biolifesolutions.com/sample/)
integrated with automatic lead creation in SalesForce.com, BioLife's
cloud based customer relationship management system.
-- An integrated blog updated with customer product experiences and
application notes authored by members of BioLife's Scientific Advisory
Board, customers, and partners in the field of biopreservation.
-- An updated investor presentation and corporate data sheet.
Mike Rice, BioLife Chief Executive Officer, commented on the launch of the Company's new website by stating, "Our new site has been designed to increase awareness and adoption of our high-quality cGMP HypoThermosol, CryoStor, and BloodStor® biopreservation media products. Many biopreservation practitioners continue to use non-optimized, home-brew cell storage and freeze media formulations. This integrated free product sample offer should generate future revenue, as nearly all prospects decide to become repeat customers once the superior biopreservation efficacy of our pre-formulated, serum-free, protein-free products is demonstrated during a product comparison."
BioLife's new website was designed in collaboration with Medical Marcom, a Seattle-based medical device marketing firm, and Two Hour Blogger, a Tulsa-based web design agency.
BioLife Solutions develops, manufactures and markets patented hypothermic storage and cryopreservation solutions for cells, tissues, and organs. The Company's proprietary HypoThermosol® and CryoStor® platform of solutions are marketed to academic and commercial organizations involved in cell therapy, tissue engineering, cord blood banking, drug discovery, and toxicology testing. BioLife's products are serum-free and protein-free, fully defined, and are formulated to reduce preservation-induced, delayed-onset cell damage and death. BioLife's enabling technology provides academic and clinical researchers significant improvements in post-thaw cell, tissue, and organ viability and function. For more information please visit http://www.biolifesolutions.com, and follow BioLife on Twitter.
This news release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include any statements that relate to the intent, belief, plans or expectations of the Company or its management, or that are not a statement of historical fact. Any forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of the specific factors that could cause BioLife Solutions' actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BioLife Solutions disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.
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Eutelsat's KA-SAT Satellite Proves its Efficiency for Fast Video File Delivery
PARIS, December 6, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
The mobile facilities company Jackshoot is the first to deliver TV rushes over the
KA-SAT satellite of Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) in order to bring the
programme 'Live and Lost with Blackberry' to the UK's Channel 4 television station and
YouTube.
Jackshoot's location crew were able to deliver rushes and proxy files direct to Pulse
Film's central London editing suite over KA-SAT, demonstrating how Eutelsat's new High
Throughput Satellite is game-changing technology for fast video file delivery for the
media industry.
Channel 4's programme 'Live And Lost with Blackberry' lets viewers decide which route
a band takes to a show, resulting in a journey that frequently takes in rural locations.
Three of the biggest music acts (Chipmunk, Rizzle Kicks and Parade), equipped with a
BlackBerry and GBP20, were left in a remote location with five days to make their way
across the UK. The show is shot on location a few days before transmission and episodes
are posted daily onto YouTube.
"In the past we have had people on location, travelling around the country editing the
show in the location truck which is expensive and time-consuming," explained Jackshoot
production director Simon Haywood. "Now, with the ability to send rushes and proxy files
over satellite, clients have flexibility and feedback opportunities that were just not
possible before. In the future, I also expect the film industry to take advantage of this
technology. There is a great opportunity for location film crews to transmit rushes back
for directors to review immediately,enabling instant feedback and saving time on
revisiting locations for reshoots."
Jackshoot is the first in the UK to fit its location filming and editing van with an
ultra compact vehicle system designed specifically for Eutelsat's KA-SAT by Dawson, the
mobile broadcast specialists Dawson. The new Dawson GC-Zero 70 product uses a low profile
240mm antenna and enables the vehicle to connect and transmit at 10Mpbs.
Ian Dawson, Managing Director of Dawson, commented: "We wanted to create a product for
the media industry that could take advantage of and match the innovation of Eutelsat's
KA-SAT satellite. This first antenna, as part of a new range of Ka antennas, is already
causing waves in the industry."
Cristiano Benzi, Head of Video Value Added Services at Eutelsat, said: "This
innovative newsgathering application,developed and provided by our Skylogic
affiliate,prefigures a number of broadcast services that our new KA-SAT platform will be
able to deliver. Video contribution is entering a new era and we look forward to expanding
our commercial response to serve the needs of channels, production houses and news
agencies within the KA-SAT service area of Europe and the Mediterranean Basin."
Operational since May this year, Eutelsat's KA-SAT satellite ushered in a new
generation of multi-spotbeam satellites. Its innovative concept is based on a payload with
82 narrow spotbeams connected to 10 ground stations. This configuration enables
frequencies to be reused 20 times and takes total throughput beyond 70Gbps, significantly
lowering the cost per bit for applications that include broadband and data services, such
as film file delivery.
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About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 29 satellites that provide
coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and
significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. As of 30 September 2011, Eutelsat's satellites
were broadcasting more than 3,800 television channels. More than 1,100 channels are
broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East alone which serves
over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
The Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications
services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet
Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services through
teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government
agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 700 commercial, technical and
operational professionals from 30 countries.