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QED Connect, Inc., Signs Agreement to Acquire 15% of a Canadian Wireless Application Company

New Retail and Business Wireless MOIP Services in Canada

MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- QED Connect, Inc. (OTC: QEDN.PK) ("QED Connect"), today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 15% stake in a Mobile Over Internet Protocol (MOIP) application owned by a Canadian distribution company.  In addition, QED Connect will receive an ongoing royalty on total sales in exchange for providing funding and acting in an advisory capacity regarding marketing strategies and tactics.  The definitive agreement is scheduled to close within 45 days contingent on approval of the respective companies' Boards of Directors.  Additional information will be released this quarter.

In addition to mobile data services the application utilizes the data channel to provide telephone service for mobile wireless users offering a cost effective alternative to cellular technology.  The Company's proprietary IP-based telecommunication platform will offer wireless services to consumers, small business and enterprise customers in the Canadian market at a substantial reduction in cost.

Canadians pay the highest mobile bills in the world according to Wireless North.ca and a CTIA survey.  Many cellular operators offer unlimited usage at a fixed price, however, coverage limitations and roaming restrictions often push actual costs to more than double the initial signup fees.  The proprietary Knowledge Management System and exclusive wireless application provided by the Canadian company will offer a competitive alternative for the wireless customer.

Tom Makmann, President and CEO of QED Connect stated, "Our new partner is uniquely positioned in this very exciting market to provide, for the first time, an alternative to expensive traditional wireless service.  In addition to the Canadian market, the technology can be adapted to other areas where cellular service is either not available or expensive to implement.  QED is very enthusiastic to be working with the Company and believes that they will be a contributor to our strategic plans.  They have projected to reach revenue generation of $5 million per month within the next two years. This agreement continues QED Connect's commitment to becoming a 'business development company' in 2012."

About QED Connect, Inc.

QED Connect, Inc. makes acquisitions, investments, and enters into strategic business partnerships with businesses that have strong potential. We seek joint ventures and strategic alliances in which we can assist our partners in achieving their plans and realizing their maximum potential.  QED Connect's current investments and joint ventures include:

    --  Sofame Energy, Inc., a joint venture with Sofame Technologies, has sold
        the custom-designed "Hybrid Percomtherm®" boiler which recovers boiler
        flue gas heat from existing boilers and recycles the heat, thereby
        leading to overall energy efficiency. Sofame Technologies has announced
        $1.4 million of orders for the Hybrid Percomtherm boiler in the past 6
        weeks.
    --  Nazz Productions, a movie producer. Nazz's feature film, "Good Day For
        It", won Favorite Feature at the 2011 Sonoma International Film Festival
        and opened theatrically in Los Angeles in July. Nazz expects the film to
        be released on DVD and video on demand later this year.
    --  StockProfile.com, a media awareness company which operates a customized
        platform showcasing emerging growth stocks to independent investors. In
        June 2011, QED Connect purchased 100% of the assets of StockProfile.com.
    --  Kaleidoscope Venture Capital, Inc. technology distributes multiple
        DIRECTV satellite signals to customers on a single wire when coupled
        with DIRECTV-developed technology.  The central dish system allows for a
        single compact dish antenna assembly to serve all the units in an entire
        building complex.

As a result of its continued success in the mergers and acquisitions arena, QED Connect is considering becoming a "business development company" as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

For more information about QED Connect, visit http://www.qedconnect.com

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "may," "will," "would," "should," "plan," "projected," "intend," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of QED Connect, Inc. (the "Company") to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) obtain sufficient capital and to fund expansion plans; (ii) generate sufficient revenue and efficiently manage operations to obtain profitability; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors.

For More Information, Contact:

QED Connect Inc.Tom MakmannPresident & CEO(603) 425-8933info@qedconnect.com

SOURCE  QED Connect, Inc.

QED Connect, Inc.

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

Parabit Completes Installation of Self-Service Welcome Centers

Parabit manages digital signage content and self-service kiosks

ROOSEVELT, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Parabit Systems, Inc. (http://www.parabit.com), has completed installation of 15 Self-Service Welcome Centers within the arrival areas of all Terminals at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airports. 10 Digital SignagePlatformKiosks were also installed at all AirTrain Stations at JFK International Airport.

The Welcome Centers include integration of 60 hotel/car rental/ground transportation kiosks and 150 digital signagedisplays. Additionally 30 Self-Service Kiosks allow access to The Port Authority Website which provides information on flight tracking, hotels, baggage claim, ground transportation, hotels, car rental companies and many other services. 10 ATM's are also integrated within the Welcome Centers. The Welcome Center includes sleek Ground Transportation Information Counters that permit the Port Authorities Customer Care Reps to help with usage of the technology as well as book ground transportation services for arriving passengers.

Parabit designed, manufactured, installed and continues to maintain all technology remotely as well as on-site. digital signage is managed by Parabit Remote Content Management Services.

About Parabit Systems, Inc.

Parabit Systems is a dynamic provider of products and services that enhance self-service and improve security. We have taken the time to study industry needs and are able to provide the ultimate solution across a broad range of markets. Since 1985 Parabit has been a leader in the design, manufacturing and integration of many self service solutions. Parabit also provides; digital signage, kiosks, access control, surveillance and telecommunication solutions.

SOURCE  Parabit Systems, Inc.

Parabit Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Hricisak, +1-516-378-4800, sales@parabit.com

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

eLocity A7+:  A New 7-inch Android Tablet From Stream TV Networks Launches Nationwide

eLocity A7+ with Tegra 2 and a 1024 x 600 Capacitive Multitouch Screen available for $229.99, A NVIDIA competitor to KINDLE Fire and Nook is ideal Holiday gift

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Stream TV Networks announced today the official launch of the eLocity A7+, its new 7-inch mobile tablet. The eLocity A7+ features a 1024 x 600 Capacitive Multitouch Screen, a MicroSD card slot supporting up to 32GB and a USB port supporting up to 64GB totaling 100GB including the internal Flash memory. The A7+ will be available at the discounted price of $229.99 at select retail and e-commerce sites beginning next week.

The A7+ is an appealing alternative to the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet and the Nook, offering a more powerful CPU, Tegra 2, full Flash, and a full local browser, keeping your data private and providing an expandable memory of up to 100GB. The eLocity A7+ is competitively priced compared to the Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet.

Similar to the original eLocity A7 seven-inch tablet launched in August of 2010, the new 7-inch A7+ tablet will initially run the Flash-enabled Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS with the powerful dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2  processor.  According to Mathu Rajan, CEO of Stream TV Networks, "The NVIDIA Tegra 2 is a superior chip compared to what is currently offered in the Kindle Fire or Nook."

The eLocity A7+ will lead the tablet market with a high screen resolution of 1024 x 600 on a 7-inch four point multi-touch screen. The A7+ will also include a standard size HDMI port for 1080P playback, USB 2.0 port supporting up to 64GB, and a MicroSD slot that supports up to 32GB of expandable storage. Full specifications are outlined below.

"We're thrilled to be able to follow the success of our A7 with a line of strikingly designed tablets that will appeal to consumers and set an extremely high bar for our competitors to attempt to meet," says Rajan. "With the A7+, we have successfully exceeded the industry standards for resolution and we look forward to introducing additional products featuring superior technology and excellent features at a competitive price," he adds.

According to Rajan, the A7+ stays true to Stream TV's mission to bring to market innovative products featuring state-of-the-art technology designed to transform consumer communications and digital lifestyle. The eLocity line of consumer products stands to take video viewing and gaming to new levels through cutting edge and state of the art display and graphics technology.

For more information, please visit http://elocitynow.com.

Specifications:

eLocity A7+ Tablets

    --  NVIDIA Tegra 2 T250, 1GHz, 1MB L2 Cache
    --  DDR2 512 MB, 667MHz RAM
    --  Ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo)
    --  7 inch 4 point Multi Touch 1024 x 600
    --  4GB Flash Memory
    --  2 X 0.5W Stereo Speakers
    --  1.3MP Front Facing CMOS Webcam
    --  Analog Microphone
    --  Unit Dimensions: 10.9" X 7" X 0.5"
    --  Unit Weight: 1.72 lbs
    --  3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output
    --  802.11b/g with Internal Antenna
    --  Bluetooth 2.1
    --  1 x USB 2.0 Host
    --  1 x Micro SD Card Slot (Up to 32GB)
    --  HDMI Output (1080P)
    --  Docking Port (Docking Station for Future Release)
    --  3-Axis Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Vibrate Mode

ABOUT STREAM TV:

Stream TV Networks, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based new media company founded in 2009 to serve a consumer market seeking enhanced entertainment and communications experiences through superior quality devices with unlimited accessibility and superior quality.  Through its eLocity brand, Stream TV intends to reshape the current media landscape by releasing computer-enabled devices that create an environment where on-demand access to content is available anytime and anywhere, where interactive user feedback is standard, and where creative participation and community formation around media content is nurtured.  The company's mission is simple--redefine "new media" so that it reaches its true dynamic potential and real-time interactive relationship with the media consumer.

SOURCE  Stream TV Networks

Stream TV Networks

CONTACT: Esther Koo, Southard Communications, +1-212-777-2220, esther@southardinc.com

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

EZWebPlayer Launches Unlimited Online Video Hosting & New Online Video Player

New Online Video Platform solution offers unlimited transcoding, bandwidth and storage usage backed by Amazon CloudFront.

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EZWebPlayer today announces the release of the new unlimited video hosting solution which brings unlimited storage, video transcoding, and bandwidth to video content owners. This service provides tremendous value to small and medium sized businesses that have only had access to free or high cost options in the past.  The 2 year old company harnesses the immense scale and robust infrastructure provided by Amazon CloudFront to deliver premium services at a low monthly cost. 

For $14.99 per month, EZWebPlayer offers unlimited Amazon CloudFront storage, transcoding, and bandwidth usage for small and mid-size organizations.  In the past, choices have been low quality free solutions like YouTube which are branded and display advertising on video content.  On the other hand, leading competitors provide similar services for $50 per month or more which is not affordable to the typical small business.

The new EZWebPlayer functionality includes video channels, social sharing, e.g., publishing to Facebook and push publishing to YouTube. Customer-centric features include new player skins, and enhanced mobile support for iPhone, iPad, and Android.

According to Clint Pollock, "This is the unlimited video player businesses have been looking for. No limits on video storage, transcoding, or video delivery and no surprise streaming bills at the end of the month.  Plus we give our customers top-notch technical support." It makes life easier for customers who've had difficulty customizing existing players to their needs. Moreover, EZWebPlayer offers this service at a fraction of the cost compared to today's leading providers and is an answer to small and mid-size content owners' key pain points.

As more customers look for ways to manage, store and deliver video while driving new revenue sources, EZWebPlayer provides greater flexibility with customizable players, video content channels, WordPress integration, social sharing, the ability to deliver content to the most popular consumer devices and gain insight with measureable, real-time analytics.

About EZWebPlayer:

EZWebPlayer.com is an Online Video Platform offering unlimited transcoding, unlimited storage, and unlimited bandwidth backed by Amazon CloudFront. Headquartered in Chicago, EZWebPlayer provides a robust, yet affordable and easy-to-use website video player for video content owners.

Contact Info:
EZWebPlayer
http://www.ezwebplayer.com

SOURCE  EZWebPlayer

EZWebPlayer

CONTACT: Clint Pollock of EZWebPlayer, 1-877-647-9007, press@ezwebplayer.com

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

Cloud-Based Medical Billing Software Company Kareo Launches Electronic Patient Statements & Payment Portal for Medical Practices

New email statement delivery and online bill pay options provide small medical practices with integrated workflow tools to increase self-pay collection and better serve their patients

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kareo, Inc., the leading provider of easy and affordable cloud-based practice management and medical billing software for physicians in the United States, announced today the launch of electronic patient statements and payment portal.  The new capabilities equip medical practices to accelerate cash flow through comprehensive credit card, debit card, check processing, secure electronic patient statement delivery, and online bill pay.   These tools get the medical office paid faster while giving patients more convenient ways to pay, whether at their doctor's office or from the comfort of their homes.

"The rapid increase in medical costs paid out-of-pocket by patients is now resulting in a cash flow crisis for small medical practices," says Dan Rodrigues, the founder and CEO of Kareo.  "By making it easy and affordable to accept credit and debit card payments, send electronic patient statements, and give patients the option to pay online, we are helping medical practices take control of their growing patient receivables in order to get paid faster and more efficiently."

Here is how it works:  Medical office staff captures patient email addresses during registration.  During check out, patient copays can be processed via credit card, debit card, or check transaction in the office.  The insurance company is billed and any remaining patient balance is billed to the patient via an email notification.  Patients click through the email notification to view their bill online and conveniently make an online payment.  If a payment is not made online promptly, the patient will automatically receive a printed statement in the mail with options for making a payment online, by phone, by mail or at the medical office.  At any time, the medical practice is able to process credit cards, debit cards, and check transactions in their office or on the phone.  With pricing for the entire service at less than a dollar per day plus competitive transaction and statement fees, medical practices will experience cost savings as well as significant improvements in managing the patient-due receivables.

The shifting economics toward more patient-funded healthcare is fueling the need for tools to simplify the patient payment process. In just three years, the average medical practice has seen a 50% increase in revenue dependency from money owed to them by patients.  These patient responsible funds used to account for about 20% of the revenue and now are tracking at 30% or more as the prevalence of high-deductible plans, greater co-insurance, and under insured scenarios increase.  Medical practices simply cannot afford to overlook technology advancements aimed at aggressive, proactive management of patient-due receivables.

This announcement continues Kareo's commitment to providing solutions to solve business problems faced by small medical practices in partnership with leading healthcare solutions companies.  The online statements, payment portal, and payment processing for Kareo's medical billing software are powered by InstaMed, the leading Healthcare Payments Network for secure and compliant healthcare and payment transactions for providers, patients, and payers. 

About Kareo

Kareo is a leading provider of easy to use, affordable, cloud-based practice management and medical billing software to thousands of physicians and hundreds of medical billing companies.  Kareo's user-friendly and quick-to-implement solution enables physicians to get paid faster by storing patient records, verifying insurance eligibility, submitting electronic claims to insurers, posting electronic insurance payments, billing patients, managing accounts receivable, and much more.  For more information on Kareo, please visit http://www.kareo.com. 

About InstaMed

InstaMed is the leading Healthcare Payments Network connecting providers, payers and patients with healthcare clearinghouse, eligibility, estimation, patient payment and patient billing transactions on one integrated platform. InstaMed delivers payment assurance to providers, enables payers to disburse payments at a lower cost with fewer incidents of fraud, and gives patients a simple, convenient and secure way to pay. The InstaMed Network powers healthcare payments for over 200,000 providers nationally with tens of billions of dollars in healthcare payments processed. Visit InstaMed on the web at http://www.instamed.com.

SOURCE  Kareo

Kareo

CONTACT: Kate Casey, +1-949-723-0520, kate@katecasey.com, for Kareo; or Jillian Longpre, of InstaMed, +1-215-789-3685, jillian.longpre@instamed.com

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

Local Groceries Bite Back ... "Enough is Enough!"

On November 17th, Bag It! Offers A Solution To A Sticky Situation

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YOUR LOCAL GROCERY STORE --A number of groceries are speaking out today in response to a recent series of crushed items in regional supermarkets. "You'd think people would learn," said Sunshine, a local OJ. "It's easy -- don't put me on top of the chips! It's just a disaster waiting to happen."

"Enough is enough," said Sir Eggward, who has been broken up by the recent events. "We're simply not made to support the weight of all this Milk. Something needs to be done. ... And don't get me started on the Watermelons," he added. "Those chaps are just crazy!"

Many are hopeful that these woes will be alleviated by the upcoming release of Bag It!, a new grocery bagging puzzle game launching worldwide on November 17th, 2011 for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android devices. Developed by Hidden Variable Studios, the game gives players the fresh opportunity to hone their bagging skills through over 50 levels of unique puzzles and exciting challenges.

"It's about time someone did something about it," noted Chica, a recently immigrated banana who has several sisters that have been affected. "We travel hundreds of miles to get to the store -- finally our safety concerns are being heard!"

Representatives for both Milk and Watermelons could not be reached for comment.

To find out more about Bag It! and this delicate situation, check out the official company/product website (http://www.hiddenvariable.com/). Be sure to Like them on Facebook (http://www.fb.com/HiddenVariable) and follow them on Twitter (@Hidden_Variable), too!

About Hidden Variable Studios

Hidden Variable Studiosis a game development studio based in North Hollywood, CA. Founded by three game industry veterans, Hidden Variable is dedicated to revealing the fun and fantastic in the everyday world around us. Bag It! is their first title.

SOURCE  Hidden Variable Studios

Hidden Variable Studios

CONTACT: Jason Andersen of Hidden Variable Studios, +1-510-421-3834, jason@hiddenvariable.com

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

Cimatron Solutions Powering Milling, Mill-Turn & Multi-Tasking Machines in India

CimatronE and GibbsCAM capabilities to be displayed at Bharat Fritz Werner technical seminar in Rudrapor, India, on November 11, 2011

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ and TASE: CIMT)
announced today that the leading Indian machine tool manufacturer, Bharat
Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW), will be featuring Cimatron at its forthcoming
evening seminar in Rudrapur, India.

    "I am delighted that Cimatron again has the opportunity to work with
BFW," said Edsel Vaz, Cimatron's country manager for India. "Cimatron
believes in forging strong relationships with machine tool builders as a way
of maximizing returns to our customers."

    Mr Vaz will be presenting a session on Cimatron at the seminar,
addressing the functionality of the company's signature products, CimatronE
and GibbsCAM. He will discuss the role CimatronE plays for both toolmakers
and manufacturers of discrete parts, especially the turbine blade segment,
as well as outlining GibbsCAM's powerful capabilities for lathe, mill-turn
and MTM.

    "CimatronE and GibbsCAM play an important role in Indian machining,
offering comprehensive CAD/CAM solutions for both milling and turning that
help organizations achieve quicker ROI from their machines," said Mr Vaz.

    CimatronE is an integrated CAD/CAM solution for both toolmakers and
manufacturers of discrete parts, which provides full associativity across
the manufacturing process, from quoting through design and delivery. Its
applications include: mold design, electrode design, die design, 2.5 to
5-axis NC programming and 5-axis discrete part production.

    GibbsCAM supports 2- through 5-Axis milling, turning, mill/turning,
multi-task simultaneous machining and wire-EDM. It also provides integrated
manufacturing modeling, including 2D, 2.5D, 3D wireframe, surface and solid
modeling.

    "I encourage the invitees to make full use of the presentation," said Mr
Vaz. "They should also feel free to contact us for an exclusive display on
how Cimatron can meet their machining needs."

    For further information on the seminar or to speak to Mr Vaz, email
info@cimatronindia.com.

    About Cimatron

    With over 28 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations
worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software
solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete
parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective
solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and ultimately shorten
product delivery time.

    The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands
with solutions for mold design
[http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderID)97&lang=EN ], die
design [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDD70&lang=EN ],
electrodes design
[http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDE15&lang=EN ], 2.5 to 5
axes milling
[http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDD71&lang=EN ], wire EDM
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?soX ], turn
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?so=2 ], mill-turn
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ], rotary
milling
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ],
multi-task machining [http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?so=2 ], and
tombstone machining
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ].
Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support
customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics,
electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries worldwide.

    Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange and the Tel
Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol CIMT. For more information, please
visit Cimatron's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com

    About BFW

    BFW is India's leading machine tool manufacturer. It recently acquired
majority stakes in the German machine tool company Matec, and entered into a
strategic alliance with Spinner, offering greater choice for material
removal with reduced set-ups through a much broader product base of high
technology turning machines, turn-mill and machining centers. BFW is
spearheading a project to plant 50,000 trees to propagate environment
protection, and is instituting scholarships for engineering students. The
company has also donated more than ten million Rupees to ensure better
healthcare for Indian citizens.

    This press release includes forward looking statements, within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are
subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate to Cimatron's
plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The words
"may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate,"
"expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned
that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond
Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and uncertainties that may affect
forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: currency
fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development,
assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers
and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks
and uncertainties related to Cimatron's business, refer to Cimatron's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cimatron cannot assess
the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or
combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.

   
    For More Information Contact:

    Idit Pass Lagziel
    Marketing Manager
    Cimatron Ltd.
    Phone: +972-73-237-0298
    Email:  iditp@cimatron.com

    Ilan Erez
    Chief Financial Officer
    Cimatron Ltd.
    Phone: +972-73-237-0114
    Email:  ilane@cimatron.com

Source: Cimatron Ltd

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CouponTrade Adds Coupon Codes to Consolidate Market

Innovative Deal Site Allows its Users to Stack Savings

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Most shoppers love a good deal, but few love all the work it takes to find one. Savings supersite CouponTrade.com introduced its new online coupon code feature to further consolidate the deal industry into a one-stop shopping and savings marketplace. The savvy site not only offers discounted gift cards and daily deals, but the ability to stack your savings by using online promo codes for some of the largest online stores.

"There's nothing more frustrating for shoppers than having to scour the web for coupon codes, only to find that half of them don't work," Brad Wasz, co-founder and COO of CouponTrade, said. "Our coupon codes have an incredibly high success rate, guaranteed, and we also partner with major retailers to offer exclusive discounts just for CouponTrade users. Shoppers can now use just one website to quickly find working online coupon codes, plus access other great deals for all of their favorite stores and brands." The user-friendly site features an easily searchable deal database of over 1,000 retailers that is continuously updated with fresh savings.

CouponTrade separates itself from its competitors with its ability to offer its customers multiple channels to save. Savvy shoppers no longer need to browse multiple sites to buy or sell their gift cards and daily deals, nor search high and low for working online coupons. CouponTrade offers all of these services in one central location and strives to help shoppers maximize their savings! With the addition of the coupon codes to the site, CouponTrade offers a convenient shopping experience by giving shoppers the chance to search by brand, store and category at local and national retailers.

"People today aren't just consumers - they are curators, deal-makers and facilitators," said George Bousis, CouponTrade Founder and CEO. "They play an active role in their shopping experience to get the things they want at an affordable price, like the person who uses a discounted gift card and a coupon code to double their savings."

In October, the company received private funding from Listen, LLC and just hired an affiliate marketing team to arrange partnerships with all major brands and coupon networks. New technologies are also in the works to simplify deal finding, with a customized "shopping concierge" alert feature that notifies shoppers when specific gift cards, promo codes and digital coupons become available.

"We are focused on growing our business to become the #1 player in the shopping discount industry," said Wasz. "We believe that savings is free money. Sadly, over 20% of gift cards and daily deals go unused, and it's our job to help people cash in on all the available opportunities to save, making sure that free money is never wasted."

For more information about CouponTrade, or to start searching for all the free money you can cash in on right now, visit http://www.coupontrade.com.

About CouponTrade Inc.

CouponTrade was born of economic necessity to put a new era of consumers at the center of the shopping experience, helping people become curators, deal-makers and facilitators to get the things they want at a price they can afford. Headquartered in Chicago, our one-of-a-kind online marketplace allows consumers to easily find working coupon codes, buy daily deal coupons and gift cards, and turn their unused discounts into cash. It is our mission to make sure free money is never wasted. For more information, visit http://www.coupontrade.com.

SOURCE  CouponTrade

CouponTrade

CONTACT: Nikki Nardick of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9307, nnardick@sspr.com

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

AdSafe Media Introduces Real Time Data Feeds

Provides Exclusive Information and Ratings Around Brand Safety, User Engagement and Contextual Relevance

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdSafe Media (http://www.adsafemedia.com) today announced the introduction of a robust suite of Real Time Data Feeds, which provide AdSafe's Engagement Quality Ratings, Brand Safety Scores and Contextual Relevancy data feeds directly into the auction process -- pre-bid -- for the industry's most complete and accurate picture of RTB inventory. AdSafe's Real Time Data Feeds allows advertisers and DSPs to make better-informed bidding decisions and Publishers and SSPs to optimize inventory management and pricing models.

AdSafe's Engagement Quality Ratings inform partners of the probability of their ad being in view to a user, as well as the level of user engagement and the amount of time in view. AdSafe's Contextual Relevance data provides insight into a site's contextual classifications according to IAB categories -- such as news, user generated content, media, sport, etc.

The ability to verify whether a user engages with an ad directly increases the accuracy of determining overall campaign effectiveness. With the addition of these data feeds to its existing capabilities, AdSafe provides the most comprehensive suite of protection, verification and performance data solutions available, while now further enabling advertisers to easily direct their ads to more relevant online environments, driving greater campaign scale and ROI.

"AdSafe brings increased confidence into digital advertising by generating new understanding around the context and user engagement quality of individual URLs, all while continuing to ensure preventative brand safety at the greatest level of accuracy in the industry," said Scott Knoll, CEO, AdSafe Media. "The combination and examination of these data sources is not only valuable for brand protection; it's crucial to the optimization of a sound media buying strategy."

Information on page context and ad viewability is quickly becoming even more valuable, given industry trends that AdSafe recently discovered around the specifics of ad viewability in relation to ad location. Ads served in what are considered premium, above the fold placements may not necessarily be viewed by a user depending on device type or browser settings. Alternatively, ads considered below the fold may in fact be viewed in a more contextually relevant environment -- given a specific page's content and layout, as well as how far down a page a user scrolls. With this engagement model in mind, AdSafe's new ratings metrics take into consideration web browsers, monitor sizes, screen resolutions, ad size, the placement on the page the ad is being served to, the amount of time a user spends on a page and the likelihood a user will scroll until the ad is in view.

By analyzing over a billion impressions through its systems on a daily basis, AdSafe recently identified the following metrics:

    --  Across all types of sites, approximately 38% of ads are never in view to
        a user, and nearly 50% are in view for less than 0.5 seconds.
    --  On average, ads are in view 1.82x longer on media sites than on news
        sites, and about 43x longer on media sites than on various other types
        of sites.
    --  Ads are in view for an average of 8.13 seconds on media sites, and 4.52
        seconds on news sites.

The examples below demonstrate how understanding context and user engagement quality on the individual page level can be extremely beneficial in media planning:

    --  On one national newspaper site, ads are only in-view on page load 40% of
        the time, but are likely to be viewed up to 60% of the time upon the
        user scrolling.
    --  On a major portal, ads are only in-view on page load 52% of the time,
        but are likely to be viewed up to 82% of the time upon the user
        scrolling.

"On any given day, advertisers buy through RTB bids based on understanding only 20% of the inventory -- leveraging information from user cookie data. The remaining 80% of the inventory is blind -- a highly inefficient model," added Knoll. "By tapping into our data, Agencies/DSPs can now bid across 100% of auction inventory, leveraging contextual and engagement quality information. They can, per the real world examples noted above, determine if below the fold inventory is more valuable in some cases than that above the fold. Furthermore, Publishers/SSPs can price their inventory accordingly."

AdSafe Media now monitors and protects over 1 billion impressions every day across their network and exchange partners. The company ranks individual web pages on a 1-1,000 numerical scale -- the most granular system industry-wide -- measuring how brand-safe a page is across multiple content categories. With AdSafe Media's continued growth and close partnerships across ad networks and publishers, the company now has industry-leading visibility across 98% of the commercial web. Leveraging this data, analysis and visibility, AdSafe will continue to bring first-to-market information that propels the digital advertising industry forwards.

About AdSafe Media

AdSafe Media is the digital advertising industry's recognized leader in brand protection, ad verification and campaign performance data. Its Content Rating System is the only solution that scores and evaluates the brand safety and context of web pages on the individual page level. Utilizing these ratings, AdSafe's Firewall protects advertiser's brands from appearing on pages that do not conform to brand guidelines. AdSafe's suite of Advertiser, Network and Platform solutions enable realtime, actionable campaign control and optimization for brands, agencies, networks, exchanges and trading platforms. AdSafe's products work across the digital environment, driving increased performance and profits for its partners on both the buy and sell side. AdSafe is headquartered in New York City with operations in San Francisco and London. For more information visit http://www.AdSafeMedia.com, follow @AdSafe on Twitter, or join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/adsafemedia.

Contact:Harrison Wise212-777-3235harrison@wisepublicrelations.com

SOURCE  AdSafe Media

AdSafe Media

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

SIS Partners with Silverstring to Bring Predatar Suite to Customers

Partnership Enables SIS to Offer World-Class TSM Managed Services Solution

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SIS, a leading technology solutions provider, today announced a partnership with Silverstring, a U.K.-based company that specializes in storage management and data protection. The partnership will enable SIS to offer its customers the Predatar software suite, which is designed to reduce costs and extract maximum performance from IBM's Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) solution.

"We made the decision to partner with SIS because of the company's impressive technical skills, state-of-the-art data center and focus on IBM technology," said Alistair Mackenzie, chief executive officer of Silverstring. "We also appreciate the strong relationships the company has built with its customers base over the years. The SIS facilities, expertise and support capabilities combined with our world-class TSM managed services solution will enable customers to maximize their investments in storage and data protection. We are excited about our partnership with SIS and look forward to a long and successful relationship."

The suite of Predatar products delivers Storage Management Automation (SMA), the biggest step forward in a decade for reducing the costs and risks associated with TSM and multivendor storage environments. By automating processes such as monitoring, alerting and incident management, Predatar saves time and virtually eliminates human error. Other benefits include reduced hardware expenditures, decreased operational costs and streamlined administration. Predatar is unique in that it offers systems management and reporting in a single package. The latest version, Predatar v6.5, includes several upgrades and enhancements, such as a simpler menu system, event tracker, asset tracker and improved backup tracker reports.

"Our partnership with Silverstring will enable us to provide customers with cutting edge TSM management technology," said Steve Sigg, chief executive officer of SIS. "The Predatar solution is ideal for mid- to large-sized companies that want to streamline TSM administration, perform deeper analysis and simplify their TSM environments. With the addition of this technology, we can rapidly scale our managed service offering and deliver an outstanding level of service at a reasonable price point. Above all, the Predatar solution will allow our customers to realize greater business value from their TSM investment."

SIS recently earned the first IBM Cloud Provider certification awarded in the United States. The company is currently the only IBM partner delivering IBM Intel, Power and Storage platforms from a single facility.

About Silverstring
Silverstring specializes in storage management and data protection solutions for mid- to large-sized enterprises. The company gives IT departments the support they need to develop data management infrastructures that are resilient and easy to manage. Founded in 2002, Silverstring is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with offices in Oxford and London. For more information, visit http://www.silverstring.com.

About Software Information Systems
SIS is a total technology solutions provider serving more than 1,300 customers nationwide. Partnered with leading IT vendors, SIS delivers hardware and software solutions, technical expertise, consulting services and data center solutions. Founded in 1982, SIS is headquartered in Lexington, Ky. and has additional offices in Louisville and London, Ky., Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Charleston, W.Va. and Troy, Mich. For more information, visit http://www.thinksis.com.

PR Contact:
Patrick Cashman, Software Information Systems, 859.977.4793, PCashman@thinksis.com

SOURCE  SIS

SIS

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

Kindle Fire Features Pandora

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, is one of the featured apps on the new Kindle Fire. Kindle Fire will begin shipping to customers next week and includes movies, apps, games, music and reading.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110615/SF20192LOGO)

Pandora EVP of Business and Corporate Development, Jessica Steel, said, "Personalized radio has the power to enhance all types of experiences anytime, anywhere and we're thrilled that Pandora is a launch app on the new Kindle Fire."

Kindle Fire is a trademark of Amazon, Inc.

ABOUT PANDORA

Pandora gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. (OK, we've added comedy as well so we're also up for playing some jokes you'll love.) Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of recordings. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. turn on Pandora to hear music they love. http://www.pandora.com/

SOURCE  Pandora

Pandora

CONTACT: Deborah Roth, VP, Pandora Communications and Public Relations, +1-510-842-7928, press@pandora.com, or Dominic Paschel, VP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, +1-510-842-6900, investor@pandora.com, both of Pandora

LONGBOW LLC's Data Link Controls UAS from Apache Block III Attack Helicopter for the First Time

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company's Unmanned Aerial Systems Tactical Common Data Link Assembly (UTA) recently controlled an unmanned vehicle from an AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter, while both were in flight.  The LONGBOW LLC is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC).

During flight tests, the UTA controlled the payload and flight path of a Gray Eagle (MQ-1C) while both the Apache and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) were airborne.  This marks the first time an unmanned vehicle has been controlled from the cockpit of an Apache, a significant accomplishment in manned-unmanned teaming.

"The Apache Block III recently completed dynamic flight testing where the UTA data link system controlled the Gray Eagle UAS, demonstrating full interoperability," said Lt. Col. Bailey, U.S. Army Apache Block III product manager.  "This is a true game-changing capability that the Block III will bring to the warfighter."

"UTA enhances situational awareness between Apache pilots, ground commanders and the UAS to create a true net-centric battlespace," said Mike Taylor, LONGBOW LLC president and director of LONGBOW programs in Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control business.  "This system ensures operational superiority and increases survivability."

The test program proved the design and provided valuable operational understanding to the Apache crew.  All goals of this phase of UTA testing were completed with 100 percent success. 

The LONGBOW UTA is a two-way, high-bandwidth data link for Apache aircrews that allows sensor and flight path control of the UAS.  UTA-equipped Apaches enable aircrews to exercise control of UAS at long ranges and receive real-time, high-definition streaming video on their multi-function displays.  The UTA is fully integrated into the Block III Apache mission computer.

The U.S. Army's LONGBOW system consists of either a fire control radar or a UTA, a fire-and-forget radar frequency HELLFIRE millimeter wave-guided missile, and an all-digital M299 launcher for the AH-64D Apache helicopter.  The LONGBOW UTA will be fielded on the Apache Block III aircraft beginning in 2012.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's 2010 sales from continuing operations were $45.8 billion.

For additional information, visit our websites:

http://www.lockheedmartin.com

http://www.northropgrumman.com

SOURCE  LONGBOW LLC

LONGBOW LLC

CONTACT: Lockheed Martin Media Contact, Melissa Hilliard, +1-407-356-5351, melissa.hilliard@lmco.com; Northrop Grumman Media Contact, Ellen Hamilton, +1-224-625-4693,  ellen.hamilton@ngc.com

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

Ohio Tourism Premieres Scene in Ohio Website

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Tourism Division today debuted Scene in Ohio, a new website created to showcase Ohio attractions, restaurants and destinations that have been featured in movies and on television.

"Our goal for Scene in Ohio is to capitalize on the travel motivating factors of mainstream media," said State Tourism Director Amir Eylon. "Perhaps more than ever before, travelers are visiting places they have learned about from their favorite television shows and movies. Scene in Ohio makes it easy to find those places along with other nearby sites to encourage a longer getaway."

In addition to helping travelers find their favorite Scene in Ohio places, the website was designed to give users an interactive experience. For example, the site is kicking off with a little more than 50 locations to encourage Scene in Ohio users to help build the site. Listings also pull photos and videos from social media networks, show Yelp consumer reviews for applicable locations, and offer social media sharing capabilities.

The new Scene in Ohio website features:

    --  Locations - At the heart of the website is an extensive list of
        locations searchable by category (movie, television, and food), keyword
        and zip code; photos and videos from social media channels; Google maps;
        and Yelp reviews where available. The map feature also shows users the
        locations of other nearby Scene in Ohio sites.
    --  On-Screen Ohioans - A brief highlight of stars born in Ohio or with
        strong Buckeye connections. Each On-Screen Ohioan listing includes an
        overview of the star's career and Ohio connection, an interesting
        factoid and a link to their profile on the Internet Movie Database
        (IMDb).
    --  Did You Know? - Fascinating facts about Ohio film and television
        locations, sitcoms set in Ohio cities and Ohioans who have found fame on
        television.
    --  Itineraries - In addition to sample itineraries for movie buffs, foodies
        and more, visitors can build and share their own Ohio itineraries.
    --  Tell Us More - An opportunity for Ohioans and visitors alike to share
        additional movie, television and restaurant sites that may be added to
        Scene in Ohio.

Scene in Ohio includes sites and experiences of all sizes located across the state ranging from the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield ("Shawshank Redemption") to Cincinnati's Fountain Square ("Ides of March") and from Thurman Cafe in Columbus ("Man v. Food") to Wendy Kromer Confections and City Bake Shop in Sandusky ("The Martha Stewart Show").

Research has shown that tourism often increases after places are featured on TV or in movies. The Journal of Travel Research cites two of the most notable increases: a seven percent increase in tourism for Savannah, Ga., after "Forrest Gump," and a 300 percent increase in tourism for the Wallace monument in Scotland the year after "Braveheart" was released. Many restaurants across the U.S. report double-digit sales increases after being featured on Food Network or Travel Channel programs.

About the Ohio Tourism Division

The Ohio Tourism Division is the premier source of information for travelers and media about Ohio's vibrant tourism experiences, attractions and economy. Division marketing programs contributed to an estimated $38 billion in sales from visitor spending in 2010. A part of the Ohio Department of Development, the Division's mission is to market and celebrate Ohio's unique travel opportunities and promote the State's outstanding quality of life.

SOURCE  Ohio Tourism Division

Ohio Tourism Division

CONTACT: Media, Tamara Brown, +1-614-466-8591, or Ann Marcum, +1-614-383-1634, for Ohio Tourism Division

Web Site: http://consumer.discoverohio.com

CourseSmart® Integrates With Desire2Learn® Learning Management System

Strategic Alliance to Streamline User Workflow and Enhance Access to Digital Educational Resources

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CourseSmart®, the world's largest provider of eTextbooks and digital course materials, and Desire2Learn Incorporated, ("Desire2Learn"), a leading provider of enterprise teaching and learning platforms, today announced their partnership to provide an end-to-end integration that facilitates an efficient, one-stop process for students and faculty to access digital course materials. Students and faculty will have single sign-on access to CourseSmart's catalog of more than 20,000 eTextbooks and other digital course materials using the new CourseSmart integration within the Desire2Learn learning management system.

"CourseSmart joins an elite group of education companies that comprise the Desire2Learn Partner Network for content providers," said Jeremy Auger, chief operating officer at Desire2Learn. "The Partner Network aims to foster collaboration between eLearning brands with a similar passion for enhancing the user learning experience. Through this partnership, CourseSmart and Desire2Learn provide a more integrated, comprehensive and enriched learning solution for higher education institutions and their users."

The CourseSmart integration within the Desire2Learn platform will enhance students' studies by utilizing CourseSmart's eTextbook features including search, copy and paste, highlight, annotate, share and print. The single sign-on functionality enables students and instructors to access CourseSmart's digital catalog via the Desire2Learn platform without having to remember a separate set of credentials for CourseSmart access.

The integration also provides instructors with free access to evaluate core higher education eTextbooks and eResources in use today from publishers who supply 90 percent of the market, and to select and use these course materials effortlessly in their Desire2Learn courses.

Without leaving the Desire2Learn course, instructors can easily create links to a required reading assignment, homework problems or other activities that reside in their digital course materials, and seamlessly share that information with their students.

"CourseSmart is continually exploring new partnership opportunities that allow us to further streamline both the student and faculty's workflow, ensuring that our digital course materials are readily available and easily accessible by all," said Sean Devine, chief executive officer at CourseSmart. "Students will now be able to access their required course materials directly from within their Desire2Learn courses, while instructors will be able to easily find, adopt and pair course materials, all without leaving the Desire2Learn platform. Our collaborative efforts will have a measurable impact on enhancing access to digital course materials that ultimately, serve to improve learning outcomes for students."

For more information, please visit http://www.coursesmart.com.

About Desire2Learn

Desire2Learn Incorporated is a world-leading provider of enterprise eLearning solutions that enable institutions and other organizations to create teaching and learning environments that reflect their vision, goals, and branding. Desire2Learn and its subsidiaries support more than six million learners worldwide. Clients include higher education, K-12, and healthcare as well as associations, government and other leading organizations. Founded in 1999, Desire2Learn has personnel in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit: http://www.Desire2Learn.com, call 1.519.772.0325 or toll-free 1.888.772.0325 (within North America), +44 808.234.4235 (U.K. and Europe), 0.800.452.069 (New Zealand) and 1.800.656.210 (Australia).

About CourseSmart®

As the world's largest provider of digital course materials, CourseSmart® connects education publishers to consumers by providing an efficient distribution platform for their best-selling content in digital form. Founded in 2007, the San Mateo, Calif.-based company provides services to four business segments: Online direct retail for students; Indirect distribution of course materials to students through bookstores; Online faculty textbook evaluation services; and Institutional solutions for faculty and students that are integrated within campus technology ecosystems. CourseSmart improves the educational process and experience by offering all users anywhere, any-time access to the course content they need, including those with vision- and print-related disabilities. With more than 90% of the same core titles offered by major print publishers, the company's eTextbooks can be purchased for up to 60% less than the cost of new print textbooks. For more information about CourseSmart, visit the company's Web site at http://www.coursesmart.com.

© 2011 CourseSmart, LLC. All Rights Reserved. CourseSmart® is a registered trademark of CourseSmart, LLC. All other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Gabrielle Zucker
Kwittken & Company
(646) 747-7143
gzucker@kwitco.com

SOURCE  CourseSmart

CourseSmart

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

GDC 2012 Adds Business Matching, Leading Industry Figures to "GDC Play," Premier Showcase of Games by Emerging and Independent Game Developers

Industry Veteran Jason Della Rocca to Help Organize Special Initiative to Pair Developers with Publishers and Distributors; GDC Play to Also Feature Official Business Matchmaking Solution

Online Registration Now Open for GDC 2012 in San Francisco, CA

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Game Developers Conference® (GDC) has announced enhancements to its GDC Play showcase - a special new area of the event showcasing games to important decision makers, as well as to the 19,000-strong, qualified GDC attendee base. 

Organized by the UBM TechWeb Game Network, GDC 2012 will take place March 5-9, 2012 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California. GDC Play will take place on Tuesday, March 6, and Wednesday, March 7, within the Center's Esplanade Ballroom.

Inspired by the success of the Independent Games Festival Pavilion at GDC, GDC Play will include standalone kiosks with customizable signage in special areas themed around emerging game markets, from social through mobile to console, indie and beyond. Entrance to GDC Play will be open to all GDC 2012 attendees.

The showcase will allow game developers exhibiting at GDC Play to display their games to key distributors, publishers, press and investors visiting the conference, with an invite-only reception for top decision makers to see the games taking place on the first day of the event.

And in a new announcement, game creators exhibiting at GDC Play will also have use of a full business matchmaking software solution that will make it easy to request and secure meetings with the specially invited decision makers - as well as any All-Access Pass holders or exhibitors attending GDC. 

GDC Organizers have enlisted former IGDA executive director Jason Della Rocca to consult on the showcase and ensure the attendance of key publishers, distributors and investors.  Della Rocca is a renowned game industry consultant that works with game studios and organizations all over the world.  In 2009, he was named to Game Developer Magazine's "Game Developer 50," a list which profiles 50 of the most important contributors to the state of the games industry.

"The Game Developers Conference has a keen focus on helping grow and evolve the games industry," said Meggan Scavio, GDC general manager. "One of the GDC's great strengths is to bring the whole ecosystem together and matching emerging developers to useful business opportunities will only make our industry healthier."

"For this reason we are delighted to open a games showcase to bring visibility to great new games and business matchmaking offerings to help developers bring their games to market.  I am also very excited that we will have the talents and expertise of long-time industry veteran Jason Della Rocca to partner with us in bringing the initiative to life."

For more information about participating in GDC Play at GDC 2012, please visit http://www.jointhegamenetwork.com/event/gdc/gdcplay.html.

Alumni conference registration for GDC 2012 ends 12/08/2011 and Early Bird rates end 02/02/2012.  For more information about registration rates for the 2012 Game Developers Conference or to register online, visit http://www.gdconf.com.

About the UBM TechWeb Game Network 

A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the  UBM TechWeb Game Network - formerly known as the Think Services Game Group - offers market-defining content, and drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online, event and research products and services. These include the Game Developers Conference®, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com and network of sites, the Game Advertising Online ad network, the Game Developers Conference® Online, the Game Developers Conference(TM) Europe, the Game Developers Conference(TM) China, Game Developer Magazine, Game Developer Research, the Game Career Seminars and GameCareerGuide.com, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.  Visit http://www.jointhegamenetwork.com

About UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands includes: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a UBM plc company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.  Visit: http://www.ubmtechweb.com

    CONTACT:  Brian Rubin / Teresa Tyndorf
              fortyseven communications
              (212) 391-4707 / (323) 658-1200
              brian@fortyseven.com / teresa@fortyseven.com

              Sandra Lew
              UBM TechWeb Game Network
              (415) 947-6232
              sandra.lew@ubm.com

SOURCE  UBM TechWeb Game Network

UBM TechWeb Game Network

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

SEASON'S BEST IN HOLIDAY TECH GIFTS: 

Cinema 3D TVs Among "CNET Editors' Top Picks" at CNET GOTHAM Holiday Gallery in New York City

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GeoEye Foundation Grantee Dr. Albert Yu-Min Lin Uses GeoEye-1 Satellite Imagery for Archeological Discovery in Mongolia

Lin's Search for Genghis Khan's Tomb Featured on National Geographic Channel Tonight

HERNDON, Va., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The GeoEye Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established by GeoEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY) in 2007, announced today that University of California San Diego (UCSD) research fellow and GeoEye Foundation grantee, Albert Yu-Min Lin, Ph.D., will be featured on National Geographic Channel's broadcast, "Forbidden Tomb of Genghis Khan," on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at 9:00 p.m. PT/ET. The documentary will follow Dr. Lin on his journey and unveil recent archeological discoveries he made using GeoEye high-resolution satellite imagery and other methodologies.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111109/LA03113LOGO)

In the spring of 2008, Dr. Lin initiated a research project using a newly formulated, non-invasive scientific approach to search for the tomb of legendary Mongolian leader Genghis Khan. The GeoEye Foundation awarded Dr. Lin's team a grant of high-resolution satellite imagery they used to define the landscape and create accurate maps for the expedition. Using satellite data and non-invasive, ground-based imaging, the team could identify and study dozens of archeological sites, including ancient burial mounds. With these locations accurately established, Mongolian officials can take protective measures to safeguard these international treasures, preserve the land and protect their cultural history. Dr. Lin's methodology is summarized in a paper published by the peer-reviewed IEEE journal entitled, "Combining GeoEye-1 Satellite Remote Sensing, UAV Aerial Imaging, and Geophysical Surveys in Anomaly Detection Applied to Archaeology." The main findings are expected to be published separately next year.

"We congratulate Dr. Lin for his exciting discoveries. We are proud that GeoEye's satellite imagery was used in this innovative and creative fashion," said Mark Brender, executive director of the GeoEye Foundation. "His work demonstrates the immense range of applications satellite imagery can offer to historical, archeological and cultural studies."

During the summer of 2010, GeoEye's satellite images were used in a National Geographic crowdsourcing project, "Field Expedition: Mongolia," allowing "citizen archeologists" to view images of the Forbidden Zone of Northeastern Mongolia online and plot locations visible from space where Lin's team should investigate in near real-time. This unique model for combining crowdsourced image analysis with on-the-ground verification is a model that can revolutionize archaeology and many other fields.

"Ultra-high resolution satellite imagery has provided a perspective of our Earth that was unimaginable only a few years ago. This project is only a small example of the power of this data revolution," said Dr. Lin. "We are now able to map all the various ways in which we interact, inhabit and alter our world. I am grateful for the vision of the GeoEye Foundation in making these valuable resources accessible to advance my research and foster innovation."

To learn more about Dr. Lin's archeological process and discoveries, tune in tonight, Nov. 9, 2011, at 9:00 p.m. PT/ET on National Geographic Channel's "Forbidden Tomb of Genghis Khan."

About GeoEye Foundation

The GeoEye Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established on the belief that we have a unique opportunity to share GeoEye's technology and resources to help train others to map, monitor, and measure the Earth. We focus on three specific areas: fostering the growth of the next generation of geospatial technology professionals; providing satellite imagery to students and faculty to advance research in geographic information systems and technology as well as environmental studies; and assisting non-governmental organizations in humanitarian support missions. Since its creation in 2007, the Foundation has made imagery awards to professors and students for studies in climate change, forestry management, archaeology, land use/land cover, national security and many other research topics. The Foundation has also provided imagery to non-governmental organizations for disaster response and recovery, human rights and health and disease monitoring and other important areas of study.

SOURCE  GeoEye Foundation

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GeoEye Foundation

CONTACT: Foundation Contact, Mark Brender, GeoEye Foundation, +1-703-558-0309, markbrender@gmail.com, or Media Contact, Kelley McCormick, Gibraltar Associates, +1-202-534-1718, kmccormick@gibraltar-llc.com

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

OSRAM Further Strengthens Its Competence in Lighting Solutions

MUNICH, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OSRAM AG acquired the remaining shares in Traxon Technologies, Ltd. (Traxon) from its joint venture partner as of Nov. 9, 2011. With this acquisition, OSRAM further strengthens its business in the strongly growing market for professional LED lighting solutions. Traxon specializes in applications for the architectural, shop and hospitality segments. OSRAM obtained a controlling 51 percent in Traxon back in 2009. The joint venture has since been operating under the name of "Traxon Technologies - An OSRAM Company". "We are supporting our own development measures with selected acquisitions with a view to systematically expanding our business with LED and lighting solutions, both technologically and regionally," said Martin Goetzeler, member of the Managing Board of OSRAM AG and Chief Operating Officer.

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Headquartered in Hong Kong and in Paderborn, Germany, Traxon Technologies is a leading global supplier of professional LED systems & solutions which include luminaires and lighting control systems. LED solutions for the architecture, hospitality and shop segments are marketed under the brand names of Traxon and e:cue. Over 4,000 installations and projects around the world, including Worldwide Plaza in New York and the "Christ the Redeemer" statue on Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, testify to Traxon's achievements in this field.

Traxon operates worldwide in the key markets of Asia, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and North America. OSRAM recently purchased the European luminaire manufacturer Siteco as well as Encelium - a US software manufacturer for light management systems. The acquisition of the remaining shares in Traxon will further strengthen OSRAM's portfolio, not only opening up new fields of application but further expanding the company's regional presence.

"Acquiring Traxon is an important step for OSRAM on its way to becoming one of the leading suppliers of LED lighting solutions. With our technology, we provide the right light, in the right amount, at the right place, at the right time" said Klaus-Gunter Vennemann, CEO of OSRAM's General Lighting business unit.

"This is great news for our team, our customers and partners. Being fully part of OSRAM will allow Traxon and e:cue to further strengthen our position in the market for innovative and flexible solid state lighting systems and solutions," said Nicolai Wiest, CEO of Traxon Technologies. 

ABOUT OSRAM

OSRAM AG (Munich, Germany) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens AG and one of the two leading light manufacturers in the world. In financial 2010 (ended September 30), it achieved revenue of 4.7 billion Euros. OSRAM is a high-tech company in the lighting sector and 70 percent of its revenue comes from energy efficient products. The company, which is very much internationally oriented, has around 40,000 employees worldwide, supplying customers in 150 countries from its 42 production sites in 16 countries (September 30, 2010). Additional information can be found in the internet at http://www.osram.com

DISCLAIMER

This document contains forward-looking statements and information - that is, statements related to future, not past, events. These statements may be identified by words such as "expects," "looks forward to," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will," "project" or words of similar meaning. Such statements are based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of OSRAM's management, and are, therefore, subject to certain risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond OSRAM's control, affect OSRAM's operations, performance, business strategy and results and could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of OSRAM to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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OSRAM AG

CONTACT: Stephanie Anderson, stephanie.anderson@sylvania.com, +1-978-239-3121

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

The Karcher Group Acquires Cleveland-based SitesNow

Acquisition expands the company's geographic reach and extends depth of services

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --The Karcher Group (TKG), a full service Web agency based in North Canton, Ohio, has announced the acquisition of SitesNow, a Web Design, Development and Data Services company located just outside Cleveland.

The acquisition expands TKG's geographic reach and market share in Northeast Ohio while providing greater depth of Data Services for its clients. The move also benefits SitesNow's clients, who now gain access to TKG's full range of services, including Web Design, Web Development, Data Services and perhaps most notably, Web Marketing, which consists of Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Pay-Per-Click, Content Writing, and more.

"SitesNow and TKG have remarkably similar business philosophies and histories," said Geoff Karcher, President of TKG. "We've both been in business since the 1990s and have a comparable outlook on how our clients can use the web to grow their businesses. It was a natural fit to join forces."

SitesNow was founded in 1996 by Bryan Sears. During the company's 15-year history, Sears and his team built and cultivated one of the area's most cutting edge and reliable data centers and also developed hundreds of website applications. At the core of their business was the protection of business data through the "CIA triad": confidentiality, integrity and availability - an approach that will heartily benefit TKG's clients as well.

In his new role as Director of Data Services, Sears is responsible for overseeing and growing all Data Center operations at TKG.

"TKG's range of services and plans for strategic growth were immensely appealing to SitesNow," said Sears. "Our role is to integrate our technical know-how by improving, expanding and strengthening what TKG has already done a fantastic job building. Pooling our experience will result in increased uptime and superior support."

Also joining TKG is Sears' longtime SitesNow associate Greg Skouby as Network Administrator. Skouby is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) which requires five years of full time security work and passing an extensive exam. He is also a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

All SitesNow Data Center operations are now centralized at TKG's main office and Data Center in North Canton. Additional information about the acquisition is available on TKG's website.

About The Karcher Group:

The Karcher Group provides web design services programming and ecommerce solutions, as well as advanced web marketing strategies to website owners.  Located in North Canton, Ohio, The Karcher Group combines design, talent and technology with extraordinary customer service.  For more information, please call 1-800-310-0317 or visit http://www.tkg.com.

    CONTACT:   Collyn Floyd
               800-310-0317
               collyn@tkg.com

SOURCE  The Karcher Group

The Karcher Group

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

Allot MobileTrends Charging Report Shows 35% of Operators Already Offering Value-Based Charging Plans Such as Toll-Free Facebook

86.5% of Operators Have Walked Away From 'True Unlimited' Data

BOSTON, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Allot Communications Ltd [http://www.allot.com ]. (NASDAQ: ALLT
[http://www.irconnect.com/allt/pages/stock-quote.html ]), a leading supplier
of service optimization and revenue generation solutions for fixed and
mobile broadband service providers worldwide, announced today that its
inaugural Allot MobileTrends Charging Report
[http://www.allot.com/MobileTrendsChargingReport.html ] shows that 35% of
operators are already implementing Value-based Charging strategies such as
Bill-shock prevention and Social Networking plans that make applications
such as Facebook, MySpace & Twitter zero-rated. The MobileTrends Charging
Report is based on publicly available data, collected during Q3, 2011 from
over 100 mobile operators worldwide.

    The face of mobile data charging is constantly evolving with a vast
range of go-to-market strategies already being deployed; it is often
difficult to keep abreast of developments. The MobileTrends Charging Report
captures a snapshot of mobile data charging models and provides a baseline
to measure the change as the market evolves.

    Today, operators are moving away from All-you-can-eat data plans towards
Volume-based models, aimed at curbing usage, deferring investments and
increasing ARPU.

    "This is a crucial time for mobile operators to adopt new charging modes
that allow subscribers to maximize the value they get out of their data
plan," said Monica Paolini, PhD, Founder and President of Senza Fili
Consulting. "The Allot MobileTrends Charging report shows that many
operators have already started shaping win-win usage models that do just
that, while also optimizing the utilization of network resources."

    According to the Allot MobileTrends Charging Report:

   
    - 35% of operators sampled are already offering Value-based
      Charging plans, such as zero-rated Facebook
    - Only 13.5% of operators sampled are currently offering 'true
      unlimited' plans
    - 26% of operators sampled already have revenue sharing deals and
      charging models in place
    - 48% of operators sampled are currently curbing data overage
    - 15% of operators sampled charge for tethering, mainly in North
      America and EMEA
    - Cloud music providers, Spotify, Pandora and Rhapsody are driving
      the revenue sharing charge

    "Our MobileTrends Charging Report reaffirms the trend towards
Value-based Charging we see in the market, which is evident from the
use-cases being rolled out by our customers," said Andrei Elefant, Allot's
Vice President of Marketing. "The first-movers are already reaping the
financial rewards from this transition."

    The full Allot MobileTrends Charging Report (complete with graphics) can
be found on: http://www.allot.com/MobileTrendsChargingReport.html

    A Webinar [http://www.allot.com/mobile_data_charging.html ] will be held
with Fierce Wireless on November 9, 2011, 11 am ET / 8 am PT, to discuss the
report findings and implications.

    About Allot Communications

    Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) is a leading provider of
intelligent IP service optimization and revenue generation solutions for
fixed and mobile broadband operators and large enterprises. Allot's rich
portfolio of solutions leverages Dynamic Actionable Recognition Technology
[http://www.allot.com/Dynamic_Actionable_Recognition_Technology.html ]
(DART) to transform pipes into smart networks that can rapidly and
efficiently deploy value added Internet services. Allot's scalable,
carrier-grade solutions provide the visibility, topology awareness,
security, application control and subscriber management that are vital to
managing Internet service delivery, enhancing user experience, containing
operating costs, and maximizing revenue in broadband networks.

   
    Allot Communications Contacts:
    Jonathon Gordon
    Director of Marketing
    Allot Communications
    Tel: +972-9-7628423
    jgordon@allot.com

    PR Contact
    Justine Schneider
    Calysto Communications
    Tel: +1-404-266-2060 x507
    jschneider@calysto.com [dmatthews@calysto.com ]

Source: Allot Communications Ltd.

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Chevrolet Rolls Out National Influencer Campaign

Klout Partnership Highlights All-New 2012 Sonic

DETROIT, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chevrolet is launching a new campaign in partnership with Klout, a company that measures a user's online influence, to promote the 2012 Sonic subcompact car among a targeted group of consumers.

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Building on the success of a Klout campaign with the Chevy Volt in Chicago, Chevy is again partnering with Klout, this time to implement the first national automotive Klout Perk to date.

The promotion, which begins Nov. 9, enables qualifying Klout users in Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta and Dallas to sign up via the Klout Perks Program to drive the all-new Sonic. Each Perk is a three-day vehicle loan granted between Nov. 11 and Dec. 14.

"We are aiming the Sonic squarely at consumers who are part of the Millennial generation," said Carolin Probst-lyer, manager of digital consumer engagement, Chevrolet. "Partnering with Klout allows us to reach this audience, encourage them to get behind the wheel of a Sonic and use social media to share their driving experiences."

The all-new 2012 Chevy Sonic was built to be fun to drive, but it is also the first and only car in its class with 10 standard air bags - receiving a 2011 Top Safety Pick designation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Sonic is designed to command attention with its sleek, aggressive appearance, lots of available options for connectivity and personalization, as well as impressive rear-seat roominess. Built in Michigan, the Chevy Sonic is the only subcompact built in the United States.

"The Klout Perk we offered earlier this fall for the Chevy Volt was one of our most successful campaigns to date," said Garth Holsinger, vice president of sales at Klout. "An experiential opportunity like this, taking home an all-new 2012 car, is a very special reward to influencers. We look forward to hearing about their exciting journeys on- and offline."

Check-out the experience at the 2012 Chevy Sonic Klout Perk page.

About Chevrolet

Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet celebrates its centennial as a global automotive brand with annual sales of about 4.25 million vehicles in more than 140 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. The Chevrolet portfolio includes iconic performance cars such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long-lasting pickups and SUVs such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers such as Spark, Cruze, Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers "gas-friendly to gas-free" solutions including Cruze Eco and Volt. Cruze Eco offers 42 mpg highway while Volt offers 35 miles of electric, gasoline-free driving and an additional 344 miles of extended range. Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models can be found at http://www.chevrolet.com. For more information on the Chevy Sonic, see: http://www.chevrolet.com/sonic. For social media, visit the Chevy Sonic Facebook page.

About Klout

Klout measures influence online. When you create content or engage, you impact others. Klout analyzes that impact to find your Klout Score, influential topics, and your influencers. Klout is the standard for influence. Top brands such as Disney, Chevrolet and Turner use Klout Perks to reach and engage influencers. Over 3,000 applications and partners use Klout data to display Klout Scores, prioritized based on Score or topics, and segment users. Klout members receive Perks because they are influential and have authority on topics related to the product. For more information, visit http://klout.com/corp/about.

Contacts:

Cristi Vazquez
cristianna.vazquez@gm.com
313-665-8232

Brian Goebel
brian.goebel@gm.com
313.665.8049

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New Page Plus Cellular Plan Provides More Data

HOLLAND, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide wireless service provider Page Plus Cellular today announced the availability of a new prepaid plan that provides more data usage than any of its current plans. The new plan, called the 55 (Fifty-Five), provides 500 megabytes of data, in addition to unlimited voice minutes and text messages, for $55 per month.

Page Plus began offering the 55 plan October 25th through its nationwide dealer network, originally with 300 MB of data. In order to meet the needs of even more data-centric customers, the company increased the data to 500 MB before announcing the plan to the general public.

The 55 plan will appeal to wireless customers who need a considerable amount of data usage, yet want to save money compared to what they are paying with other providers. Traditional postpaid customers are typically paying around $70 to $120 per month for plans comparable to Page Plus' 55 plan. At 500 MB, the 55 provides more data than the average consumer uses in a month.

Until the release of the 55, the Talk n Text 1200 plan provided the most data in a Page Plus monthly plan - 100 MB bundled with 1,200 voice minutes and 3,000 text/MMS messages for $29.95 per month. Talk n Text 1200 is still an excellent value for those who do not need unlimited voice, yet use a considerable amount of text messages and some data each month. The plan also features a data overage rate of $.10 per MB, so an additional 100 MB can be added for $10.

Page Plus Cellular is a prepaid cell phone service provider with nationwide coverage on one of the largest wireless networks in the United States. Page Plus is consistently ranked among the top prepaid mobile providers for low rates, flexible plans and exceptional customer service. Page Plus cell phones and prepaid cellular plans are available through its large national network of dealers, and on its Web site at http://www.PagePlusCellular.com.

SOURCE  Page Plus Cellular

Page Plus Cellular

CONTACT: Denny Scher, 1-800-550-2436

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

Old Navy Joins shopkick to Bring Mobile Rewards, Deals and Offers to Shoppers at All Its Nearly 1,000 U.S. Stores

Partnership Kicks Off with Exclusive $10 Off $40 Purchase, Plus shopkick Rewards for Customers Who Walk In Store During Launch Weekend

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today shopkick, the largest location-based shopping app that rewards shoppers simply for walking into stores, announced Old Navy has joined its Partner Alliance. Just in time for holiday shopping, shopkick walk-in rewards will be live in all of Old Navy's nearly 1,000 U.S. locations. To celebrate, Old Navy will offer $10 off of a $40 purchase plus 150 shopkick reward points for the partnership's first weekend (November 10 - 13), available exclusively through the shopkick app: shopkick.com/oldnavy.

To provide high-value rewards to shoppers actually walking-in to Old Navy stores, the shopkick app detects a shopkick signal, emitted from a patent-pending device located in each participating store and picked up by a shopper's phone's microphone. Because the store knows it's rewarding actual visitors, it then delivers rewards called "kicks," which can be collected at all participating partner store locations. Kicks are redeemed for in-store gift cards, song downloads, movie tickets, Facebook Credits, donations to 30 different causes and charities and more.

"Old Navy customers are mobile-savvy, leveraging smart phone technology and apps on a daily basis," said Kate Dickman, Senior Director, Digital Marketing at Old Navy. "Using shopkick, we're able to share our latest fashions and deals with her in a straightforward, relevant way. It's another powerful tool to help keep Old Navy top-of-mind while offering us real evidence that she's come into our store for those particular items."

Old Navy joins shopkick's ten other retail partners:  American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Crate and Barrel, Macy's, Simon Property Group (the nation's largest mall operator), The Sports Authority, Target, Toys"R"Us, west elm and The Wet Seal.

"On day one, Old Navy will go nationwide with shopkick, to reward its current customers as well as bring new ones into the store. Old Navy serves exactly the shopper that most benefits from shopkick: the time compressed mom who not only wants to find great deals but great products," said Doug Galen, Chief Revenue Officer, shopkick. "These shoppers want a mobile app that is easy and provides real value, and that is what we deliver: one simple app where shoppers can earn rewards anywhere and spend them everywhere."

Because shopkick is able to detect actual presence inside stores, partner retailers ensure that marketing dollars put into the shopkick program are being spent to reward customers who are actually present in the store, translating into higher value rewards for the shopper. Presence detection is something not possible with traditional location-based applications, which rely on GPS technology that has an error radius of 50-1,000 yards on mobile phones. And, because the detection occurs on the user's mobile device, the privacy of presence information is completely under the user's control.

Now more than 4,000 individual stores across multiple retailers and 250 of the country's largest malls have fully deployed shopkick's technology. In addition, at more than 3 million other stores across America, shopkick offers smaller rewards for interacting with products from twenty brands, including Kraft Foods, Clorox, Procter & Gamble, Intel, HP and more.

Launched in August 2010, shopkick quickly became the largest location-based shopping app in America and currently has more than 2.5 million active users. The shopkick App is available for free on the iPhone from the App Store at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/ and on Android Market at http://shopkick.com/android.html.

About shopkick, Inc.

shopkick, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based startup funded by Kleiner Perkins' iFund, Greylock Partners and Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn, and investor in Facebook and Zynga. In August 2010, shopkick launched the first mobile application that hands consumers high-value rewards, offers and exclusive deals at shopkick's national retail partners simply for walking into stores and malls. Even more rewards can be earned for scanning partner brand products at over 250,000 stores nationwide. In combination with a groundbreaking new location technology called "shopkick Signal", the app can verify location within feet, and because the detection occurs on the phone, privacy of presence information is completely in the users' control. Shopkick's growing partner alliance includes American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Crate and Barrel, Macy's, Simon Property Group, The Sports Authority, Target, Toys"R"Us, west elm, The Wet Seal, Kraft Foods, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Intel, HP and The CW. shopkick is the only 100% performance-based marketing platform in the physical retail world, with measurable foot traffic and transactions at stores. The app grew to 2.5 million users in its first 15 months. The free shopkick app is available for the iPhone and Android.

About Old Navy

Old Navy originated in 1994 and quickly became one of the world's most successful brands, offering customers the latest fashion at great prices. Today, the brand continues to offer on-trend apparel and irresistible basics for adults and children at a surprising value. And, best of all, Old Navy brings it all to customers in a fun, energizing shopping environment. To learn more, visit http://www.oldnavy.com.

SOURCE  shopkick, Inc.

shopkick, Inc.

CONTACT: Atomic PR for shopkick, Martha Shaughnessy, +1-415-593-1400, martha@atomicpr.com

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

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity in Springfield

Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers in communities across eastern Fairfax County 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 a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network throughout the stretch of communities surrounding I-95, including Springfield and Lorton, down to the Dale City area.

The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," at cell sites to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.

"Our network investments in Springfield and across Virginia are one way we're able to provide an enhanced customer experience," said J. Michael Schweder, President of AT&T Mid-Atlantic. "As part of the Springfield 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. In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Fairfax County. 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."

"We want you to have an extraordinary experience in Springfield and across the country, whether you are sharing videos, photos and restaurant reviews with friends, visiting local malls for holiday gift shopping, or keeping your business mobile on your AT&T device," said Rob Forsyth, Vice President and General Manager for AT&T in the greater Washington/Baltimore area. "Smartphone, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. We're investing in a combination of technologies right here in Fairfax County to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience for all our customers."

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 Fairfax County 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.

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Margarita Noriega, +1-202-295-8773, Margarita.noriega@harbourgrp.com, for AT&T

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

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Lake Shore

Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity

LAKE SHORE, Md., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of new mobile broadband cell sites in Lakeshore, near Bodkin Creek on Pinehurst Harbour Way, that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

The new cell sites are one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.

"As part of the Lake Shore community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience. Our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said J. Michael Schweder, president of AT&T Mid-Atlantic. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Lake Shore. 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."

"We want you to have an extraordinary experience in Lake Shore and across the country, whether you are sharing videos or photos with friends, or staying connected as you enjoy a hike or a fishing trip near local rivers," said Rob Forsyth, vice president and general manager for AT&T in the greater Washington/Baltimore area. "Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. We're investing in a combination of technologies right here in Lake Shore to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience for all our customers."

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 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 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 Lake Shore 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. 

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

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

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AT&T Inc.

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Delivery.com Partners with Verizon FiOS as Exclusive Local Food Ordering Service

Partnership allows Verizon FiOS subscribers to order food through televisions

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivery.com, a comprehensive local e-commerce platform, today announced a partnership with Verizon FiOS to be the exclusive local food ordering service in major markets including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. The partnership will provide Verizon FiOS customers the ability to order food from Delivery.com's network of local restaurants through their televisions using Verizon's Concierge widget. The Verizon Concierge widget, created by mobile app developer Simplikate, is part of Verizon's Concierge service, a fully integrated, technology platform that caters to today's digital home lifestyle.

FiOS customers can order food by clicking on the "Widgets" button on their FiOS TV remote control, selecting "FiOS TV Widgets" and selecting the Food Delivery icon under the "Shopping" and "Concierge" categories.  By selecting "Food Delivery" on their television, users will gain access to Delivery.com's local restaurants through which they can order an array of cuisines by browsing available items and adding them to a cart for purchase. The local restaurant is notified, the food is delivered and Delivery.com charges the credit card associated with the user's Verizon Concierge account for the order.

"Delivery.com is at the forefront of the rapidly expanding hyperlocal e-commerce market," said Delivery.com CEO Jed Kleckner.  "We believe technology must meet the demands for convenience that people have come to expect in their everyday lives, which is why offering our service with Verizon FiOS is a natural progression for us."

The online service recently unveiled several new technology features, including enhancements to Delivery.com Office, Group Ordering, and an iPhone app. With the addition of this new partnership, Delivery.com users have all they need to order food or other goods when and where they want - in their office or group environment, on the go, and now from their television.

About Delivery.com

Delivery.com is a leading destination for local online and mobile ordering that connects users to restaurants and stores in their neighborhoods. Since 2004, Delivery.com's mission has been to provide consumers and companies with fast, convenient delivery and pickup from all of their favorite local businesses while at home, at work, or on the go. Today, Delivery.com has over half a million users and a network of nearly 10,000 restaurants, caterers, grocers, and other businesses in over 50 cities nationwide - and is growing every day.

Follow Delivery.com on Twitter, @deliverydotcom, or like Delivery.com on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/deliverydotcom.

SOURCE  Delivery.com

Delivery.com

CONTACT: Nicki Fertile, +1-212-691-2800, fertile@sunshinesachs.com

Web Site: https://www.delivery.com

Medical Alarm Concepts and FirstFitness Nutrition Sign Letter of Intent for Highly Accretive Merger

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:MDHI), today announces the signing of a non-binding letter of intent outlining its plan to merge with Carrollton, Texas-based FirstFitness Nutrition Inc., a leading provider of weight loss, wellness, and energy and fitness nutritional products.  FirstFitness Nutrition was founded by nutritional industry pioneer Lee Causey, who also serves as Chairman of the organization.  The Company has more than a 21-year history in the nutritional field and currently operates in all fifty U.S. states. Their marketing initiatives currently support thousands of independent distributors who sell the Company's products to tens of thousands of customers.

Under the terms of the agreement, a new subsidiary named FirstFitness Nutrition will be created within Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings, Inc. to be headed by current FirstFitness President and CEO Nigel Branson.  Current CEO of Medical Alarm Concepts, Howard Teicher will assume the role of President and CEO of Medical Alarm Concepts, Inc. and a new CEO for the combined operation will be named upon closing of the merger.  The proposed merger is expected to be highly accretive for current Medical Alarm Concepts shareholders with the newly combined operation producing in excess of $10 million of revenue per year. 

Medical Alarm Concepts' recently announced plans to return its MediPendant(TM) product to the television airwaves in early December. in conjunction with leading direct response television marketing company, Harrington Multimedia, will not be affected.  Current shareholders of Medical Alarm Concepts Holding are expected to retain approximately 50% of the post merge common shares in the resulting new organization.

"We are very excited to be combining operations with Medical Alarm Concepts as doing so will allow us to expand the distribution of our current products and enhance our brand both domestically and internationally, while allowing us to accelerate the introduction of several new products and marketing programs that we believe hold tremendous potential," commented Mr. Branson.  "Core to our guiding principles is our pledge to always offer products that meet the highest and most exacting standards of quality, purity and effectiveness while allowing our distributors the freedom to pursue and realize their dreams. We believe this merger will allow us to significantly expand our business operations while adhering to these important guiding principles that have served us so well through out our more than 21 years in existence."

Mr. Howard Teicher, commented, "We believe this merger is highly beneficial to current Medical Alarm Concepts shareholders as it will meaningfully and immediately boost our corporate revenues.  Our plans to launch our MediPendant(TM) product via our new television campaign and through several new high profile retailers remains unchanged, as those programs continue to progress in a meaningful fashion.  We could not be more pleased with this proposed merger and greatly look forward to working with the FirstFitness Nutrition team to ensure success for our current and future shareholders, and all of the stakeholders in the FirstFitness Nutrition organization."

About Medical Alarm Concepts

Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings, Inc. (MAC) develops and manufactures innovative products and practical solutions within the framework of a vast growing marketplace.  MediPendant's(TM) patented two-way voice technology enables the user to speak and listen directly through the pendant no matter where the user may be in and around their home. MediPendant(TM) service also includes advanced features such as three-way calling that enables the operator to link loved ones directly into the emergency call in real time.  Text message alerts are also standard, and are used to inform loved ones that the user has contacted an operator or has requested assistance. A standard PERS system does not enable the user to speak and listen through the pendant, thus limiting them to a small area in their home. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.medalarmco.com.

About FirstFitness Nutrition

FirstFitness Nutrition, headquartered in Carrollton, Texas is a leading provider of wellness, weight loss, and energy and fitness products.  Chairman of FirstFitness Nutrition, Lee Causey, is a pioneer in the weight loss and sports nutrition industries.  In the early 1960s, he began to lay the groundwork for the FIRST EVER "diet shake," a product, which today is manufactured by hundreds of companies, and responsible for generating billions of dollars in sales worldwide.

Before long, Lee became known as a wellness expert to many celebrities, athletes and notable leaders. In the 70s, he broke new ground with the creation of his first nutritional company "Slender Now," which was touted by the Wall Street Journal as the fastest growing privately held company in history. He has since created more than 300 nutritional and weight loss products and, along with Nigel Branson, founded FirstFitness Nutrition in 1989. The Company distributes its products via a dynamic sales channel consisting of more than 5,000 dedicated men and women who market the products to consumers in all fifty U.S. states.  For more information on FirstFitness Nutrition please visit the Company's website at http://www.firstfitness.com. 

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Contact:
Medical Alarm Concepts Holding, Inc.
(877) 639 2929

SOURCE  Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings, Inc.

Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings, Inc.

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

LG CINEMA 3D TVS AMONG 'CNET EDITORS' PICKS' AT CNET GOTHAM HOLIDAY GALLERY IN NYC

Interactive Experience Showcases LG's Best in Tech Holiday Gifts This Season, Including LG's Consumer-Preferred* CINEMA 3D HDTV

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA is giving holiday shoppers in the Big Apple hands-on experience with its popular LW5600 CINEMA 3D LED HDTV this week at the "CNET GOTHAM" Holiday Gallery. Held in the Openhouse Gallery in the Nolita section of New York City, CNET Gotham features top consumer electronics holiday gift ideas, product demos, gadget chats and other live events to help make gift buying easy and fun.

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LG's LW5600 CINEMA 3D HDTVs are featured throughout the gallery and prominently displayed as an "editors' top TV pick" along with the LG BD670 3D-capable Network Blu-ray Player in the "Connected Home" section of the gallery. Visitors can experience next-generation LG CINEMA 3D in a side-by-side comparison against a competing sets that use active-shutter 3D glasses.  A gaming section of the gallery allows guests to enjoy the latest in engaging 3D videogame action on LG CINEMA 3D TVs.

"A CINEMA 3D TV makes a great gift this holiday season because of its family-friendly viewing experience, including affordable and comfortable 3D glasses and wide viewing angles," said Jay Vandenbree, senior vice president, home entertainment, LG Electronics USA. "CNET GOTHAM gives visitors a chance to experience the most engaging 3D on the market today, among the industry's hottest gift ideas, handpicked by CNET editors, on display here."

CNET's editors said the LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV features one of CNET's "favorite suites of streaming services," with a 3D picture that has "minimal crosstalk, is brighter than active and includes four pairs of lightweight, non-powered glasses."

With a suite of streaming media services that includes Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, MOG, Napster and vTuner, an LG Blu-ray player with Smart TV built in offers more than just disc playback. "The LG BD670's built-in Wi-Fi and excellent streaming-media suite make it one of the best Blu-ray player values," CNET editors said.

Next-Generation 3D TV Technology

LG CINEMA 3D TVs enable consumers to recreate the 3D movie theater viewing experience in their homes with lightweight eyewear, crisp, bright images and wide-angle viewing. In third- party 3D TV tests commissioned by LG, four out five people chose LG CINEMA 3D over Sony and Samsung TVs using active-flicker 3D glasses*. In addition, more than three quarters of the respondents preferred LG CINEMA 3D for the immersive 3D experience, 3D effect, overall 3D picture quality and 3D glasses*.

LG CINEMA 3D TVs use a similar 3D technology employed in theaters. Their Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) display technology from LG Display optimizes the separation of images for the left and right eye, which are then filtered through the polarized glasses. This gives viewers a great 3D effect without the distracting flicker of active-shutter glasses and also virtually eliminates cross-talk, providing more comfortable 3D viewing experience.   

Enhanced LG Smart TV

To complete the CINEMA 3D package, the LW5600 on display at the CNET Gotham Holiday Gallery incorporates the expanded LG Smart TV online content package, which offers easy access to thousands of movies, customized apps, videos, web browsing as well as simple multimedia file sharing within a consumer's home network**. New additions to LG Smart TV include premium content like Facebook and Twitter and numerous options in the LG App store, such as the new 3D Zone. All this content is organized in a simple to use interface controlled by LG's unique gesture-based Magic Motion Remote Control and easily accessed using the TV's built-in Wi-Fi.

LG Sponsors CNET GOTHAM

Sponsored in part by LG Display and LG Electronics, CNET GOTHAM is produced by CNET, a division of CBS Interactive. CNET (http://www.CNET.com) is where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics. Driven by a trusted voice and a passionate community, CNET creates an open environment for people to find and use the best products to fit their lifestyle. The powerful combination of CNET's award-winning news, lab-tested product reviews, safe and spyware-free downloads, and user-generated content give people information and inspiration to live and thrive in a life gone digital.

For more information on LG CINEMA 3D, please visit http://www.LG.com. For more information on the consumer survey, please visit http://www.LG.com/Cinema3D-research. For more information on the CNET Gotham Holiday Guide Openhouse Gallery, please visit http://www.Gotham.CNET.com. CNET Gotham is free and open to the public from Wednesday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 13 and is located at 201 Mulberry Street.

* Based on LG consumer perception study comparing overall 3D experience LG CINEMA 3D TV vs. Samsung and Sony active 3D TVs in factory default settings, May 2011. LG TV model 47LW5600 with model AG-F200 glasses; Samsung TV model UN46D6420 with model SSG-3100GB glasses; Sony TV model KDL-46EX723 with model TDGBR100/B glasses.  Glasses claim is based on weight, comfort and overall preference among all participants surveyed.

** Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote does not come equipped with all LG Smart TV enabled TVs and a separate purchase maybe required. The LG web browser does not support Flash 10 or HTML 5, therefore, access to certain web content may be limited or unavailable.  Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice

For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider. 3D glass required.  4 pairs included with LG Cinema 3D TVs.  Additional glasses sold separately.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $48 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

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CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, Clara Chang, +1-201-816-2011, clara.chang@lge.com, Dave Hanon, +1-212-880-5208, dave.hanon@lg-one.com

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

ECU Network Boost to Benefit All of Eastern North Carolina

A 10gig upgrade to network services at East Carolina University boosts high-speed broadband capacity in region

GREENVILLE, N.C., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MCNC, the private, not-for-profit operator of the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN), today announced that East Carolina University has received a 10gig upgrade to network services and now serves as the main network hub for most community anchor institutions in North Carolina east of I-95.

The upgrade was completed through the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative, a $144 million expansion of NCREN, which serves the Intranet and Internet network needs of more than 350 of the state's leading community anchor institutions including all K-12 public schools, community colleges, UNC System institutions, libraries, select private colleges and universities, non-profit hospitals, public health and public safety institutions.

This historic project for North Carolina is funded through the federal Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) in addition to several private grants and investments including $24 million from the Golden LEAF Foundation and $8 million from the MCNC Endowment. The MCNC Endowment was created to support the long term capital and equipment needs of NCREN.

ECU Director of IT Infrastructure Tom Lamb said the upgrade provides essential bandwidth and broadband capacity to service the school's online and distance learning programs, videoconferencing, economic development and other essential services. At the same time, he said, it serves as a high-speed gateway for innovation throughout all of North Carolina's coastal areas. ECU now serves as a main network hub for community anchor institutions in this region of the state.

"ECU continues to be a statewide leader in distance education programs, and these enhancements at ECU will benefit the school as well as the entire region," Lamb said. "Other universities, colleges, libraries, and government agencies throughout Eastern North Carolina will see a better exchange of information with each other and the rest of the world. In turn, other parts of the state will gain access to the valuable expertise and resources available at ECU and nearby."

MCNC, the non-profit operator of NCREN based in Research Triangle Park, announced the ECU upgrade as a component of phase one of the two-part GLRBI to enhance and expand broadband capacity in underserved areas of the state.  MCNC is near completion of the first phase; phase two construction began in July. MCNC will use the new fiber from both phases of the project to expand the capacity of NCREN to serve as the backbone Intranet and Internet network for community institutions throughout North Carolina.

"Many rural areas in Eastern North Carolina have been left behind in the race to build out critical broadband infrastructure," said Tommy Jacobson, vice president of Network Initiatives for MCNC and project lead on the initiative. "The new upgrade will provide nearly unlimited capacity for this region through the ECU campus node."

All construction for both phases of the initiative must be finished by Jan. 31, 2013 to allow MCNC time to equip and place the fiber optic into service on or before July 31, 2013.  As with the new ECU connection, when sections of the newly-constructed network are complete, they will be placed into service.

About East Carolina University

Created by the North Carolina General Assembly more than a century ago as a teacher-training school, East Carolina University today is the state's largest producer of education professionals, nurses and allied health professionals. It is also the state leader in distance education and is building a new dental school that is scheduled to open in August.

About MCNC

MCNC is an independent, non-profit organization that employs advanced Internet networking technologies and systems to continuously improve learning and collaboration throughout North Carolina's K-20 education community. MCNC provides advanced communications technologies and support services that enable access to 21st century learning applications and offers the opportunity to improve teaching, learning, research, and collaboration among North Carolina's education community. For a more than a quarter century MCNC has operated a robust, secure, exclusive communications network that has connected the institutions of the University of North Carolina System, Duke University and Wake Forest University to each other and through advanced research networks such as Internet2 and National Lambda Rail, to the world. Visit http://www.mcnc.org.

About NCREN Community

NCREN, operated by the non-profit organization MCNC, is one of the nation's first statewide education and research networks. It provides broadband communications technology services and support to K-12 school districts, higher education campuses and academic research institutions across North Carolina. MCNC offers NCREN technology tools and services to guarantee equal access to 21st century learning by providing a future-proof technology network that is the foundation for change and innovation in our educational systems. In addition to all public school districts in North Carolina, the NCREN user-community now includes: 17 institutions of the UNC System and General Administration; 19 North Carolina Charter Schools, 27 of the 36 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities; 58 North Carolina Community Colleges; research institutions and foundations; and, along with the N.C. Office of Information Technology Services and other partners, MCNC will provide broadband services for the Public Health and Non-Profit Hospitals Phases of the N.C. Telehealth Network in 2011 and beyond.

About The Golden LEAF Foundation

The Golden LEAF Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to help transform North Carolina's economy. The foundation receives one-half of North Carolina's funds from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers and places special emphasis on assisting tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and/or rural communities across the state. The Golden LEAF Foundation works in partnership with governmental entities, educational institutions, economic development organizations and nonprofits to achieve its mission. The foundation has awarded 1,129 grants worth over $517 million since its inception. To learn more about applying for a grant, visit http://www.goldenleaf.org or call (888) 684.8404.

About Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative

MCNC currently is working on a $144 million expansion of the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN) scheduled to be completed by 2013. This initiative has been labeled the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative.

To fund this expansion, MCNC applied for and received two U.S. Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) awards totaling $104 million. In addition, MCNC raised $40 million in private matching funds as required by the BTOP program. MCNC's sources of matching funds included $24 million from the Golden LEAF Foundation, $8 million from the MCNC Endowment, $4 million from private-sector wholesale telecommunications company FRC, and an estimated $4 million through donations of land and existing conduit from individual community colleges, universities, and others including the Albemarle Pamlico Economic Development Corporation. No direct funding from the State of North Carolina was required. MCNC estimates the expansion of NCREN will create or save 2,500 engineering, construction, and manufacturing jobs in the state.

Both MCNC awards are -part of a coordinated strategy developed by the Office of North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, the N.C. Office of Economic Recovery & Investment, and e-NC Authority to improve broadband access for businesses and residents in underserved areas. Once all work is complete, the two rounds of BTOP infrastructure have the potential to serve directly, or through MCNC partnerships with private-sector service providers, more than 1,500 community anchor institutions, 180,000 businesses, and reach more than 300,000 underserved families.

MCNC/BTOP Central Webspace

For more information regarding all of MCNC's BTOP activities, visit MCNC's BTOP Central Web Space online.

You also can follow the progress of the GLRBI at http://www.twitter.com/GLRBI or http://www.facebook.com/GLRBI.

Questions? Please see our FAQ section regarding Round 2 construction questions, or contact us for more details.

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Twitter Hashtags: #GLRBI #ECU #BTOP #broadband

SOURCE  MCNC

MCNC

CONTACT: MCNC Communications Hotline, +1-919-248-4105; or Noah Garrett of NGC Communications for MCNC, +1-252-423-1277, press@mcnc.org; or ECU Media Contact: Mary Schulken, Director of Public Affairs, +1-252-328-6482

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

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Volant

New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network

VOLANT, Pa., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site in Volant that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses in Volant as well as portions of US-19, SR-208 and SR-168.  With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.

AT&T has also expanded wireless capacity to this site.  The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to the cell site to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.

AT&T invested more than $100 million in its Pennsylvania wireless and wireline networks in the first half of 2011.

"As part of the Volant community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Pennsylvania. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in the area. 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."

"We want you to have an extraordinary experience whether you're making a phone call, sharing videos and photos with friends, checking the latest scores, or keeping your business mobile on your AT&T device," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager, AT&T Ohio and western Pennsylvania.  "Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. We're investing in a combination of technologies right here in the Volant area to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience for all our customers."

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 broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 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 Pennsylvania or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

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

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

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Brandy Bell-Truskey of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-610-995-5569, brandy.bell-truskey@att.com

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