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Broadcast International Partners with National Datacast to Enhance Service and Extend Reach

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcast International (OTC Bulletin Board: BCST)("BI") announces a partnership with National Datacast (NDI), the leader in nationwide wireless data broadcasting. This relationship allows Broadcast International's Managed Media Services Division to leverage National Datacast's vast network to affordably deliver content to a broad range of customer locations.  The announcement was made from the floor of Customer Engagement Technology World as the show opened today at the Javitz Convention Center in New York.

"We are very excited to be partnering with NDI," said Rod Tiede, CEO of Broadcast International.  "Combining our Managed Services experience with NDI's datacasting and content delivery footprint makes for a very powerful partnership." Broadcast International's Managed Media Services furnishes unprecedented cinema quality, low-cost video delivery to multiple screens.       

Jacqueline Weiss, National Datacast CEO, added "We are extremely eager to leverage the advanced technology and robust managed media services Broadcast International offers, including digital signage and posters, video and music. These offerings complement and extend the network services we provide to our customers, presenting a very sophisticated and efficient solution for network operations."

About National Datacast, Inc.

National Datacast, Inc., with twenty years of experience, is the leader in nationwide wireless data broadcasting, delivering a variety of content for various customers and applications.  National Datacast provides customized solutions for delivering entertainment, information, and other digital content to homes and businesses across the United States.  National Datacast's network integrates the broadcast facilities and capacity of PBS television stations enabling clients to reach all of their customers instantaneously, locally, regionally, and/or nationally; with the same or different content and services; in real time or on a scheduled basis. For more information, visit: http://www.nationaldatacast.com

About Broadcast International

Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, including IP, and digital satellite, Internet streaming and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. BI's patented CodecSys software is a breakthrough, multi-codec video compression technology that cuts video bandwidth requirements over satellite, cable, IP and wireless networks. By slashing bandwidth needs, CodecSys enables a new generation of applications such as streaming video to cell phones, and offers unprecedented price/ performance benefits for existing applications such as HD video. 

Broadcast International is a public company (OTC Bulletin Board: BCST) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.  For more information, visit: http://www.brin.com and http://www.codecsys.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth under the caption "Additional Factors That May Affect Our Business" in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q filings, and amendments thereto. In addition, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We disclaim any intention to, and undertake no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statement.

SOURCE  Broadcast International

Broadcast International

CONTACT: Broadcast International, Company, Cameron Francis, Vice President Products, Broadcast International, +1-801-562-2252, pr@Brin.com, Press, Harriet Diener, Desert Moon Communications, +1-845-512-8283, harriet@desertmooncomm.com, National Datacast, Kristin Francis, Director, Sales & Marketing, National Datacast, +1-703-739-1215, kmfrancis@pbs.org

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

Nickelodeon's Hit Property, Victorious(TM), Inspires Exclusive Electronics Segment - Including Microphones, MP3 Players and More - at Toys"R"Us®

New Lifestyle Products Also Available, from Singing Dolls and Locker Accessories to Makeup Kits and Tote Bags, Featuring the Famous Face of Tween Pop Star Victoria Justice

WAYNE, N.J., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys"R"Us®, in partnership with Nickelodeon Consumer Products, today announced that a wide array of merchandise based on Nickelodeon's hit show, Victorious(TM), is now available at Toys"R"Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com. The electronics, accessories, musical instruments and lifestyle products included in this brand-new assortment are sure to top the holiday wish lists of the show's loyal fans.

The tween television sensation, Victorious, which follows aspiring singer Tori Vega at her performing arts school and features rising teen star Victoria Justice, is the latest Sony Music-partnered live-action sitcom on Nickelodeon to inspire a full-scale consumer products program.The entire licensed consumer electronics segment is available exclusively at Toys"R"Us.

"Toys"R"Us is the ultimate destination for the latest kid-favorite licensed merchandise, and we are especially thrilled to offer our customers this new assortment of products inspired by Nickelodeon's wildly popular sitcom, Victorious," said Richard Barry, Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, Toys"R"Us, U.S. "Knowing that kids and tweens are already placing these must-have gifts on their holiday wish lists, we are excited to introduce cool, new electronics and accessories that can only be found at Toys"R"Us."

Tween Sensation Inspires Cool Consumer Electronics, Available Only at Toys"R"Us

While kids are plugged in, jamming out or snapping pics, they can showcase their affinity for the Victorious brand and the incredibly talented Victoria Justice. Ranging from $9.99 and $99.99, the licensed consumer electronics assortment, available exclusively at Toys"R"Us, includes nearly 20 items for Victorious fans between six and 12 years old, from digital video cameras and accessories, portable DVD players, microphones and clock radios, to MP3/MP4 players, CD players, boomboxes and karaoke machines.  Additionally, kids will be delighted to find a range of computer accessories, iPad and iPod accessories, as well as headphones and more, featuring their favorite Nickelodeon superstar.

From Singing Dolls to Sparkly Totes, Kids Can Enjoy Victorious On-the-Go

Whether at school, at home or on-the-go, kids can bring Victoria Justice (aka Tori Vega) with them. Those who want to experience Tori Vega's vocals up close and personal will want to get their hands on a Tori Singing Doll from Spin Master(TM), which was designed to reflect the rockin' looks of Victoria Justice in her lead role. As the microphone is lifted to her mouth, the doll sings the words of the show's theme song, "Make It Shine." Additional lifestyle merchandise suited to complete kids' wardrobes, school lockers and more, is also available, including a glitzy, hot-pink Victorious Tote Bag that can only be found at Toys"R"Us. Big enough to carry everything needed for a day in school or a sleepover with friends, the double-handle bag makes for a convenient carry-all complete with an interior zippered pocket for secret storage. 

About Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 873 Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, and in more than 600 international stores and over 140 licensed stores in 35 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com and FAO.com, it provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys"R"Us, Inc. employs approximately 70,000 associates annually worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need.

SOURCE  Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc.

CONTACT: Adrienne O'Hara, Toys"R"Us, Inc., +1-973-617-4383, Adrienne.Ohara@toysrus.com

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

Maintec Technologies Announces 'Mainframe on Demand' Service

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Maintec Technologies, a provider of Mainframe Managed Services, today announced "Mainframe on Demand" service for technology training companies, development firms and production clients with short or long-term Mainframe infrastructure requirements. The new service will be available in "pay as you go" model, thereby offering more flexibility to the customers in terms of cost and capacity planning.

"Maintec's recent upgrade of its Mainframe infrastructure with IBM System z9 BC running on latest z/OS environment has extended the scope of the Mainframe on Demand offering," says Sonny Gupta, Founder-President of Maintec Technologies Inc. "With 'Mainframe on Demand' service, our clients can have access to latest Mainframe infrastructure without additional overheads. Production clients experiencing continuous increase in demand for mainframe capacity in accordance with increase in data, workload and business requirements can lease Maintec's latest Mainframe infrastructure to meet the changing business demands without capital expenses."

While time sharing is a concept of the 1960s and 70s, when many companies harnessed computing power of a single environment, the idea of being able to consume computing cycles on latest mainframe for specific, critical workloads is bringing more companies back around to the idea of leasing rather than setting up in-house environment.

Two major challenges Technology Training companies and production clients running mission-critical development and testing projects are facing - short and/or long-term capacity needs and unavailability of latest Mainframe infrastructure at desired cost. Maintec addresses these two concerns directly with the new service launch. Sonny says, "Maintec's unique Mainframe on Demand (MoD) service works on a provisioning model enabling clients to 'hire' our latest Mainframe environment on a pay-per-use basis and not worry about housing, running and maintaining it."

Maintec's new Mainframe on Demand service provides apt solution for either a permanent capacity increase for planned growth or a temporary capacity increase for seasonal or unpredictable peak periods. "Maintec has a strong background in Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and Mainframe skills development. With fresh investment in Maintec's Mainframe infrastructure, we are a one-stop-shop for clients' Mainframe Access needs," concluded Sonny.

About Maintec:

Maintec Technologies offers globally compliant IT solutions that empower businesses to become more competitive by leveraging offshore capabilities and highly skilled resources. Based in Raleigh, N.C., Maintec Technologies operates a software development center in Bangalore, India to provide clients comprehensive Mainframe outsourcing services (remote/onsite):

    --  Mainframe Data Center Management
        --  Mainframe System Software Support
        --  Mainframe Operations Support
        --  Mainframe and Mid-Range Services that cater to both AIX and iSeries
            (AS/400) environments
    --  Mainframe on Demand
    --  Application Migration and Development Support
    --  Consulting and Training under Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD(SM)) model
    --  Mainframe Managed Services
    --  Virtual Workforce and IT Staffing

Recently, Maintec Technologies got recognition as one of the Most Promising Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) Companies by The Smart Techie Magazine.

For more information, please visit http://www.maintec.com or contact: Rakesh Singh, Marketing Manager, http://www.maintec.com/contactform.php

Connect with Maintec:http://www.linkedin.com/company/maintec-technologies-inc.http://twitter.com/Maintec_Inchttp://www.facebook.com/MaintecTechnologies

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SOURCE  Maintec Technologies

Maintec Technologies

CONTACT: Rakesh Singh, Marketing Manager, +1-919-424-6323

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

Everist Genomics to Launch CardioDefender:  World's Only Mobile ECG System that Delivers Real-time, Beat-by-beat, Quantitative Heart Monitoring Data to Physicians

-World's First Hospital Quality ECG on a Smartphone Assists Physicians in Early Detection of Potentially Life-Threatening Arrhythmias-

-FDA-Approved and CE Mark-Registered-

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Everist Genomics, a rapidly growing personalized medicine company developing and commercializing innovative diagnostics and prognostics, today announced plans to commercialize its CardioDefender diagnostic system.  CardioDefender is the first FDA-approved and CE mark-registered smartphone ECG system to provide physicians and patients with hospital-quality heart rhythm monitoring outside of the hospital setting.  The system incorporates several unique capabilities enabling physicians to diagnose and treat potentially life threatening arrhythmias that might otherwise be missed.

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CardioDefender is the first system to deliver mobile, real-time, beat-by-beat, and quantitative heart monitoring and automated reporting by combining patented analytical smartphone software with a Bluetooth device and electrodes.  The electrodes, which are attached to the patient's skin, transmit heart rhythm data to the Bluetooth device, which then transmits the data to the smartphone. The smartphone software analyzes the heart rhythm data, and the data is sent to a cardiac monitoring center which keeps an encrypted record of the data that can be reviewed by physicians.  Physicians are also able to receive arrhythmia alerts via their smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.   In the event of a significant arrhythmia, the CardioDefender system will automatically transmit an alert to the patient's physician while the event is occurring.

"Until now, heart rhythm monitoring for arrhythmia events has been limited by technologies that lack the level of sophistication needed to provide practical and useful monitoring  for a mobile population," said Prasad Sunkara, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Everist Genomics.  "CardioDefender enables, for the first time, smartphone-based hospital-quality ECG monitoring of patients 24 hours per day, seven days per week."

The Joint Committee of the AHA/ACC (American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology) recommends that everyone over 40 years of age should be examined for potential heart arrhythmias.(1) In the United States alone, more than 4 million people a year suffer from recurrent arrhythmias warranting a physician's care and about 780,000 people are admitted to the hospital for arrhythmias annually.

Arrhythmias are a very common event--almost everyone occasionally experiences minor arrhythmias that don't require medical attention.  In contrast to these benign cases, however, some arrhythmias result in sudden cardiac death (SCD).  In fact, most cases of sudden cardiac death (SCD) are caused by a specific type of arrhythmia known as ventricular fibrillation.  Ventricular fibrillation accounts for 75-80 percent of all SCDs in the United States.  This type of arrhythmia also is often the first expression of coronary artery disease (CAD) and is responsible for approximately 50 percent of deaths from CAD, often within the first hour after the onset of a heart attack or coronary syndrome.(2)

Identifying patients at risk of having ventricular fibrillation remains a significant challenge.  Although research shows that the risk of ventricular fibrillation is greater among people with a history of cardiac events such as heart attacks and cardiac arrest, only a small percentage of total ventricular fibrillation events actually occur in these patients.(3)  Identification of other types of heart arrhythmias also represents a major challenge as many arrhythmias occur without any signs or symptoms.

Conventional methods for monitoring and diagnosing arrhythmias have included hospital-based ECG systems, portable ECG recorders and Holter monitors, each of which present significant limitations.  Hospital-based ECG monitoring, for example, typically limits the observation period to a few days, despite the fact that people who have intermittent arrhythmias, rarely experience them at the hospital or doctor's office.  On the other hand, ECG recorders and Holters enable physicians to monitor patients' heart rhythm data remotely, but such devices do not provide real-time, beat-by-beat, quantitative heart rhythm monitoring.  Moreover, portable ECG recorders and Holters are generally limited to less than 4 hours or 6 events of actual event recording time, and these devices cannot simultaneously transmit heart rhythm data to monitoring centers while recording new data.

Following FDA approval and European CE Mark registration last year, CardioDefender has already been deployed at more than 150 medical facilities in the United States for post-approval commercial evaluation. Between January and October of this year, the number of patient days of heart rhythm monitoring performed with CardioDefender grew from fewer than 5,000 to more than 18,000 patient days per month.

"The commercial evaluation of CardioDefender has been a big success as the system has already been widely adopted and used to provide heart rhythm monitoring for thousands of patients," Sunkara said. "This further demonstrates the growing consensus among the medical community that it is time for a better approach to managing heart arrhythmia.  By empowering physicians with the first mobile system to deliver real-time, beat-by-beat, quantitative monitoring and automated reporting, we are bringing the better approach to fruition."

This novel diagnostic system represents a significant advance in Everist Genomics' franchise of cardiovascular diagnostic and prognostic tests and complements the innovative AngioDefender diagnostic device for assessing endothelial function.  The company plans to make the CardioDefender system commercially available to international markets in January 2012.

About Heart Arrhythmia

A heart arrhythmia (also called dysrhythmia) is an irregular or abnormal heartbeat.  Heart arrhythmias occur when the electrical impulses that regulate a person's heartbeats don't work properly, causing the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.  While most people occasionally experience nonthreatening arrhythmias, some arrhythmias can be fatal, causing sudden cardiac death.  Arrhythmias may also increase the risk of other medical conditions such as stroke or heart failure.  While some arrhythmias may produce physical symptoms, such as palpitations, dizziness or shortness of breath, others are asymptomatic and can only be detected through medical testing. 

About Everist Genomics

Everist Genomics is a prognostics company focused on developing gene-based molecular assays for the prediction of cancer recurrence and proprietary point-of-care equipment for the evaluation and management of cardiovascular disease. Using its patented Evolver(TM) technology platform, Everist Genomics is successfully developing and commercializing entirely new classes of patent-protected molecular biomarkers and sensor technologies which employ proprietary equipment, devices and software to help physicians make individualized treatment and drug prescribing decisions.  The privately owned company is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  For more information, please visit http://www.everistgenomics.com.

(1)  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/electrocardiogram_ecg/page5_em.htm

(2)  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/158712-overview#a0199   

(3)  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/158712-overview#a0199

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CONTACT: Media Inquiries, Susan Rood, Lazar Partners, +1-212-843-0210, srood@lazarpartners.com, All other inquiries, Alex Charlton, Everist Genomics, +1-917-576-1435, ac@everistgenomics.com

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

BestVendor Launches Social Business Directory for Web Services, Cloud Apps and Other Business Tools

New Website Lets Business Professionals See What "Work Apps" Their Peers And Contacts Use, Get Personalized Recommendations

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wanted to know what products other businesses use? Or what software or phone systems they have installed? What about the tools your contacts use for social media marketing, CRM or time-management? BestVendor (http://www.bestvendor.com) today announced the beta launch of its new Website, a free social business directory that helps business users quickly find web services, cloud apps and software preferred by their peers.

Founded in January 2011, BestVendor (http://blog.bestvendor.com/) aims to help people at startups and smaller businesses who are the early adopters of web business applications, yet have little guidance to navigate the increasing number of choices. The company's long-term vision is to become the go-to resource for recommendations and reviews of all work-related apps, much like Amazon is to books and Yelp is to restaurants.

How does it work? To sign up, users share three of their favorite work apps at http://www.bestvendor.com and sign in using their LinkedIn account information. In turn, they get immediate app recommendations personalized for their job function and tastes. They can see what products other BestVendor users, and their companies, use and recommend. And they can find the most popular work apps for specific needs, from accounting to wireframing. They can even filter results to see what's working for other people in their industry.

BestVendor Founder & CEO Jeff Giesea said he hopes the new Website will bring more openness and sharing to the business world.

"Business people deserve a single destination where they can benefit from the experience of others," Giesea said. "Why do everything the hard way? With BestVendor, professionals can quickly access peer recommendations and user reviews to find tools that enhance their productivity and success at work."

Giesea founded BestVendor in January 2011 and soon joined forces with co-founders Ben Zhuk and Magnus von Koeller, who were then students at Columbia Business School. Giesea previously founded the online B2B media company, FierceMarkets, which he sold in 2008 to Questex Media and the Audax Group. Zhuk, BestVendor's head of product, and Koeller, the company's head of engineering, bring extensive backgrounds in product development and engineering, respectively.

Giesea said BestVendor plans to drive revenue by helping vendors acquire new customers through enhanced profiles, affiliate referrals and reselling. "We're seeing a lot of demand among providers to get in front of potential customers. Distribution is a huge challenge for them, and BestVendor is here to help."

About BestVendor

Founded in January 2011, BestVendor helps business professionals find the best work apps based on the recommendations and experiences of others. The company's vision is to become the first place business people go to find products that enhance their success, starting with web services, cloud apps, and software. Using a give-to-get model, BestVendor's beta site asks users to share three work apps they recommend. In turn, users can see what other individuals and companies recommend, get personalized recommendations, and find the best resources for specific needs. Beta signup is available at http://www.bestvendor.com.

SOURCE  BestVendor

BestVendor

CONTACT: Steve Fiore, SS|PR, 800-287-2279, sfiore@sspr.com

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

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Rochester

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

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 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 the Rochester area. As a result, coverage has been enhanced for local residents and businesses in Hilton, along the Lake Ontario State Parkway to Braddock Bay State Park and along Lake Ontario in areas of Monroe and Ontario Counties.

"We appreciate this investment, adding to access, telecom jobs and activity in our region," said Senator Joe Robach (R, C, I - 56th Senate District). "Communications access and options are always a plus as is every job in our community."

With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

AT&T invested more than $200 million in its New York wireless and wireline networks in the first half of 2011.  "Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected to work, family and friends is critical," said Amy Hines Kramer, regional vice president of external affairs for AT&T in New York.  "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network across the state.  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."

With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.

"More than ever before, consumers look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues," said Robert Holliday, vice president and general manager, AT&T Upstate/Western New York. "As part of these local communities, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage as a way to help drive the local economy."

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 225 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 more than 29,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in New York 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 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.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Ellen Webner, AT&T , +1-973-775-1321, Ellen.webner@att.com

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

SunGard Availability Services Announces Managed Recovery Program to Deliver Expert Management of Recovery Lifecycle

WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SunGard Availability Services today announced its Managed Recovery Program (MRP), a new offering that takes the pain out of application recovery for complex IT environments.  With this service, SunGard experts manage the entire recovery lifecycle for organizations, helping lower the cost, burden and risk in the recovery processes. Organizations working with SunGard MRP have been able to raise their confidence in recovery, while refocusing their efforts on primary production operations.

(Click here to see the Managed Recovery Program Overview demo)

With the Managed Recovery Program, SunGard goes beyond infrastructure and assumes complete responsibility from customer IT staffs for applications-focused recovery.  The program includes planning, scoping, implementing, testing and operating recovery processes.  SunGard's programmatic approach helps customers identify and address root cause recovery pain points, such as change management for disaster recovery plans and procedures, and staff availability and skill levels needed to support testing and recovery activities. For each customer, SunGard assigns a service delivery manager who works as a seamless extension of the internal IT staff to coordinate testing activities and management of the recovery lifecycle.

"SunGard's Managed Recovery Program alleviates the pain associated with application recovery and the related challenges of change management and updating recovery plans, by allowing organizations to outsource these critical but oftentimes neglected tasks," said Lauren Whitehouse, Senior Analyst, ESG.   "SunGard's program is differentiated by addressing change management explicitly for each client organization, solving a root cause problem that too often undermines recovery planning. Organizations working with SunGard MRP can expect to avoid surprises in the recovery process which can lead to significant business impacts - and strengthen production operations as part of the package."

The Managed Recovery Program includes all of the service components required to ensure successful application recovery throughout the entire recovery lifecycle including:

    --  Definition and maintenance of recovery plans, procedures and recovery
        infrastructure configurations
    --  Recovery procedure execution including startup of operating system,
        network and backup servers
    --  Recovery management during disasters
    --  Post-test reporting including detailed review of test activities, gap
        analysis, recommendations for improvements, remediation plans, program
        status reporting, contract maintenance and updates

"Managing applications recovery is a tough challenge in today's complex and changing applications environments, requiring specialized expertise, mature and repeatable best practices, and advanced recovery tools," said Larry Coble, senior vice president and general manager, recovery services at SunGard Availability Services.  "The Managed Recovery Program is unique in combining these elements to deliver confidence in applications recovery, using a lifecycle approach that enables recovery to stay current with production changes."

About SunGard Availability Services

SunGard Availability Services provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software to over 9,000 customers globally.  With approximately five million square feet of datacenter and operations space, SunGard Availability Services helps customers improve the resilience of their mission critical systems by designing, implementing and managing cost-effective solutions using people, process and technology to address enterprise IT availability needs. Through direct sales and channel partners, we help organizations ensure their people and customers have uninterrupted access to the information systems they need in order to do business. To learn more, visit http://www.sungardas.com or call 1-800-468-7483.  Connect with us on Twitter,LinkedIn and Facebook.

About SunGard

SunGard is one of the world's leading software and technology services companies. SunGard has more than 20,000 employees and serves over 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries. SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software. With annual revenue of about $5 billion, SunGard is ranked 434 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and IT services company. Look for us wherever the mission is critical. For more information, visit http://www.sungard.com.

Trademark Information: SunGard and SunGard logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SOURCE  SunGard Availability Services

SunGard Availability Services

CONTACT: Marifran Manzo-Ritchie, director, Marketing Communications, SunGard Availability Services, +1-484-582-2441, marifran.manzoritchie@sungard.com

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

Agilysys Reports Unaudited Fiscal 2012 Second-Quarter and First-Half Results

- Second-Quarter Gross Margin Expands More Than 400 Basis Points on 9% Revenue Growth from Continuing Operations

- Company Remains Debt Free, With $94 Million Cash on Hand at September 30

- Interim President and CEO James Dennedy Assumes Full Role

CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading developer and marketer of proprietary enterprise software, services and solutions to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced unaudited financial results for the fiscal 2012 second quarter and first half ended September 30, 2011. As previously announced, Agilysys closed the sale of its Technology Solutions ("TSG") business on August 1, 2011, and accordingly, TSG's operating results, including the gain on the sale, as well as its assets and liabilities, are reported as components of discontinued operations.

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Fiscal 2012 Second-Quarter Unaudited Results of Continuing Operations

Consolidated revenue increased 8.6% to $53.6 million in the second quarter, compared with $49.3 million in last year's comparable quarter.  Revenue from the Company's Hospitality Solutions Group grew by 10.0% over the prior year, and its Retail Solutions Group's revenues increased by 7.7%.

Gross margin increased sharply during the quarter to 40.3%, up from 36.0% in the second quarter of last year, due to higher services and hardware margins and a greater proportion of higher-margin proprietary software revenues.

Commenting on the results, James Dennedy, president and chief executive officer, stated: "Both operating segments generated higher sales and gross margins during the quarter. This reinforces our strategy of deriving a higher proportion of revenue from proprietary services and software solutions."

SG&A expenses declined as a percentage of net sales in the second quarter to 45.6%, compared with 49.4% in the prior-year quarter. SG&A expenses totaled $24.5 million, up from $24.3 million--primarily  due to $1.4 million in accelerated depreciation related to assets associated with the facility the Company is vacating in Solon, Ohio--offset by cost reductions initiated in the last several quarters.

Dennedy added: "We are making good progress with the transition of corporate services to Georgia and the realignment of the organization. Upon completion of the restructuring, we expect to reduce annual costs by approximately $14 million to $16 million, and enhance our position to exploit opportunities we see in the hospitality and retail markets."

The Company reported an operating loss for the quarter of $5.2 million, which included $2.4 million in restructuring charges, versus the operating loss of $6.7 million in last year's second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA (defined as operating income plus depreciation and amortization), excluding restructuring and asset impairment charges, was $1.0 million for the quarter, compared with a loss of $4.0 million in the prior-year second quarter. (See reconciliation below.)

Agilysys reported a net loss from continuing operations of $3.2 million, or a loss of $0.14 per share, for the second quarter, compared with a loss from continuing operations of $4.9 million, or $0.22 per share, in the previous year's quarter.

Fiscal 2012 First-Half Unaudited Results from Continuing Operations

Consolidated sales in the first half of fiscal 2012 increased 11.8% to $107.5 million, compared with the $96.1 million reported in the first half of fiscal 2011.

Gross margin was essentially unchanged at 38.3% in the first half, compared with 38.2% in fiscal 2011's first six months.

SG&A expenses increased nominally to $48.6 million, from $47.5 million, due to accelerated depreciation related to assets located at the Company's corporate headquarters and higher stock compensation related expenses driven by the sale of the Company's TSG business.

For the six-month period, the Company reported an operating loss of $12.1 million, compared with an operating loss of $11.2 million in the first half of the prior fiscal year. Year to date, adjusted EBITDA, excluding restructuring and asset impairment charges, was a loss of $1.2 million, versus a loss of $5.5 million in the first half of the prior year. (See reconciliation below.) For the first half of fiscal 2011, the net reported loss from continuing operations was $8.7 million, or a loss of $0.38 per share, versus the previous year's net loss from continuing operations of $13.2 million, or a loss of $0.58 per share.

Liquidity

Cash on hand grew to $93.7 million at September 30, 2011, primarily as a result of the proceeds from the sale of Agilysys' TSG business, which closed on August 1, 2011. The Company remains debt free, except for certain capital leases. In conjunction with the sale of the TSG business, Agilysys authorized the repurchase of up to 1.6 million common shares. During the second quarter, the Company repurchased 800,000 shares at an average price of $8.27 per share for $6.6 million. Subsequent to quarter end and through November 7, 2011, Agilysys repurchased an additional 344,000 shares, and has 456,000 shares remaining under its current repurchase program.

For additional information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-Q, which will be filed later today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interim President and CEO James Dennedy Assumes Full Role

Agilysys also announced the appointment of James Dennedy as president and chief executive officer of the Company. Dennedy, 46, has led Agilysys as interim president and CEO since May 2011, when the Company announced the divesture of TSG.

Commenting on the appointment, Agilysys Chairman Keith Kolerus stated, "We are pleased to welcome Jim in his expanded capacity with the Company. Since joining the Board in 2009, his contributions to our strategic mission have been noteworthy, having not only served on the Board's special committee, but also directly participating in the development and execution of Agilysys' restructuring plan. As we transition to a faster growing and more profitable company, having Jim at the helm on a permanent basis stabilizes our new leadership team."

"We are confident that Jim's past successes at identifying market trends and leading high-growth businesses, along with his clear vision for Agilysys to execute on key strategic initiatives--product integration, capability development, investment prioritization and partner expansion--will continue to positively impact our Company and ultimately benefit shareholders."

Dennedy, who will retain his position as a member of the Agilysys Board, concluded: "My enthusiasm for the opportunities to profitably expand the Company's retail and hospitality capabilities has been a driving factor in my choice to continue in this role. The results we are reporting today further support my decision and I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Company in the pursuit of our strategy to profitably grow the business."

Conference Call Information

A conference call will be held today, November 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. ET to review unaudited second-quarter and first-half fiscal 2012 results. A slide deck will be the basis for the review. Both the slide deck and the conference call can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of http://www.agilysys.com. In addition, a replay of the call will be archived on the website for approximately 30 days.

To be added to Agilysys' email distribution list, please click on the link below:

http://www.agilysys.com/home/InvestorRelations/

Forward-Looking Language

This release contains certain management expectations, which may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking information speaks only as to the date of this Quarterly Report and may be identified by use of words such as "may," "will," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "targets," "forecasts," "continues," "seeks," or the negative of those terms or similar expressions. Many important factors could cause actual results to be materially different from those in forward-looking information including, without limitation, competitive factors, disruption of supplies, changes in market conditions, pending or future claims or litigation, or technology advances. No assurances can be provided as to the outcome of cost reductions, expected benefits and outcomes from our recent ERP implementation, business strategies, future financial results, unanticipated downturns to our relationships with customers and macroeconomic demand for IT products and services, unanticipated difficulties integrating acquisitions, new laws and government regulations, interest rate changes, consequences related to the concentrated ownership of our outstanding shares by MAK Capital, unanticipated deterioration in economic and financial conditions in the United States and around the world, consequences associated with the sale of the Company's TSG business, and uncertainties regarding restructuring actions and/or the relocation of the Company's corporate headquarters. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking information even if events make it clear that any projected results, actions, or impact, express or implied, will not be realized.

Other potential risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those in forward-looking information are described in "Risk Factors," which is included in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. Copies are available from the SEC or the Agilysys website.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP in this press release, certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the SEC rules are used. Management believes that such information can enhance investors' understanding of the Company's ongoing operations. The non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the comparable GAAP measures within the accompanying table that can be found below.

About Agilysys

Agilysys is a leading developer and marketer of proprietary enterprise software, services and solutions to the hospitality and retail industries.  The Company specializes in market-leading point-of-sale, property management, inventory and procurement, and mobile and wireless solutions that are designed to streamline operations, improve efficiency and enhance the consumer's experience. Agilysys serves casinos, resorts, hotels, foodservice venues, stadiums, cruise lines, grocery stores, convenience stores, general and specialty retail businesses and partners.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales and support offices in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, visit http://www.agilysys.com.

Investor Contact:

Curtis Stout
Vice President and Treasurer
Agilysys, Inc.
440-519-8635
curtis.stout@agilysys.com

                                     AGILYSYS, INC.
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                      (UNAUDITED)

     (In
     thousands,
     except
     share
     and
     per
     share
     data)                       Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                      September 30,                    September 30,
                                      -------------                    -------------
                                      2011            2010              2011             2010
                                      ----            ----              ----             ----

     Net
     sales:
      Products                     $27,094         $24,664           $55,879          $48,156
      Services                      26,494          24,662            51,595           47,957
                                    ------          ------            ------           ------
     Total
     net
     sales                          53,588          49,326           107,474           96,113
     Cost
     of
     goods
     sold:
      Products                      20,605          19,721            43,966           36,549
      Services                      11,367          11,843            22,365           22,844
                                    ------          ------            ------           ------
     Total
     cost
     of
     goods
     sold                         31,972       31,564       66,331        59,393
                                    ------          ------            ------           ------
         Gross
         margin                     21,616          17,762            41,143           36,720
     Selling,
     general
     and
     administrative
     expenses                     24,460       24,347       48,563        47,450
     Asset
     impairment
     charges                             -              59                 -               59
     Restructuring
     charges                         2,370              10             4,716              403
                                     -----             ---             -----              ---
     Operating
     loss                           (5,214)         (6,654)          (12,136)         (11,192)
     Other
     expenses
     (income):
       Other
       expenses
       (income),
       net                             308            (856)              271           (1,959)
       Interest
       income                          (17)            (17)              (49)             (40)
       Interest
       expense                         539             278               877              563
                                       ---             ---               ---              ---
     Loss
     before
     income
     taxes                          (6,044)         (6,059)          (13,235)          (9,756)
     Income
     tax
     (benefit)
     expense                        (2,806)         (1,143)           (4,557)           3,452
                                    ------          ------            ------            -----
     Loss
     from
     continuing
     operations                     (3,238)         (4,916)           (8,678)         (13,208)
     Income
     from
     discontinued
     operations,
     net
     of
     taxes                        10,487        2,702       11,138           742
                                    ------           -----            ------              ---
     Net
     income
     (loss)                         $7,249         $(2,214)           $2,460         $(12,466)
                                    ======         =======            ======         ========

     Net
     loss
     (income)
     per
     share
     -
     basic
     and
     diluted:
       Loss
       from
       continuing
       operations                   $(0.14)         $(0.22)           $(0.38)          $(0.58)
       Income
       from
       discontinued
       operations                     0.46            0.12              0.49             0.03
                                      ----            ----              ----             ----
     Net
     income
     (loss)                          $0.32          $(0.10)            $0.11           $(0.55)
                                     =====          ======             =====           ======

     Weighted
     average
     shares
     outstanding:
         Basic
         and
         diluted                22,853,057      22,750,474        22,902,872       22,750,254

                                                  AGILYSYS, INC.
                                           BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
                                            (UNAUDITED)  (In thousands)

                               Three Months Ended September 30,              Three Months Ended September 30,
                                                 2011                                             2010
                                 ---------------------------------                 ---------------------------------
                          Reportable Segments                              Reportable Segments
                          -------------------                              -------------------
    (In
     thousands)             HSG      RSG     Corporate/   Consolidated       HSG       RSG     Corporate/   Consolidated
                            ---      ---                  ------------       ---       ---                  ------------
                                               Other                                              Other
                                               -----                                              -----

    Total
     Net
     Revenue              $22,631  $30,957           $-        $53,588     $20,570   $28,756           $-        $49,326

    Gross
     margin               $14,523   $7,093           $-        $21,616     $12,215    $5,547           $-        $17,762
    Gross
     margin
     percentage              64.2%    22.9%                       40.3%       59.4%     19.3%                       36.0%

     Operating
     income
     (loss)                $1,401   $2,168      $(8,783)       $(5,214)       $214    $1,079       (7,947)       $(6,654)
    Other
     expenses,
     net                        -        -         (308)          (308)          -         -          856            856
     Interest
     expense,
     net                        -        -         (522)          (522)          -         -         (261)          (261)
                              ---      ---         ----           ----         ---       ---         ----           ----
     Income
     (loss)
     from
     continuing
     operations
     before
     income
     taxes                 $1,401   $2,168      $(9,613)       $(6,044)     $214    $1,079      $(7,352)       $(6,059)
                           ======   ======      =======        =======        ====    ======      =======        =======
    Other
     information:
       Capital
       expenditures          $708       $-           $-           $708        $391      $104       $1,357         $1,852
    Non-cash
     charges:
       Depreciation
       and
       Amortization
       (1)                 $1,118     $155       $2,556         $3,829      $1,071       $81       $1,397         $2,549
      Asset
       impairment
       charges                 $-       $-           $-             $-         $59        $-           $-            $59
       Restructuring
       charges               $619     $231       $1,520         $2,370          $-        $-          $10            $10
                             ----     ----       ------         ------         ---       ---          ---            ---
    Total                  $1,737     $386       $4,076         $6,199      $1,130       $81       $1,407         $2,618
                           ======     ====       ======         ======      ======       ===       ======         ======

                                Six Months Ended September 30,                 Six Months Ended September 30,
                                                 2011                                             2010
                                  -------------------------------                   -------------------------------
                          Reportable Segments                            Reportable Segments
                          -------------------                            -------------------

                            HSG      RSG     Corporate/   Consolidated       HSG       RSG     Corporate/   Consolidated
                            ---      ---                  ------------       ---       ---                  ------------
                                               Other                                              Other
                                               -----                                              -----

    Total
     Net
     Revenue              $43,591  $63,883           $-       $107,474     $43,619   $52,494           $-        $96,113

    Gross
     margin               $27,790  $13,353           $-        $41,143     $25,503   $11,217           $-        $36,720
    Gross
     margin
     percentage              63.8%    20.9%                       38.3%       58.5%     21.4%                       38.2%

     Operating
     income
     (loss)                $1,916   $4,263     $(18,315)      $(12,136)     $2,454    $2,847     $(16,493)      $(11,192)
    Other
     income,
     net                        -        -         (271)          (271)          -         -        1,959          1,959
     Interest
     expense,
     net                        -        -         (828)          (828)          -         -         (523)          (523)
                              ---      ---         ----           ----         ---       ---         ----           ----
     Income
     (loss)
     from
     continuing
     operations
     before
     income
     taxes                 $1,916   $4,263     $(19,414)      $(13,235)   $2,454    $2,847     $(15,057)       $(9,756)
                           ======   ======     ========       ========      ======    ======     ========        =======
    Other
     information:
       Capital
       expenditures        $1,457       $7           $-         $1,464      $1,356      $104       $2,083         $3,543
    Non-cash
     charges:
       Depreciation
       and
       Amortization
       (2)                 $2,176     $306       $3,758         $6,240      $2,162      $161       $2,882         $5,205
                               $-       $-           $-             $-         $59        $-           $-            $59
       Restructuring
       charges               $806     $365       $3,545         $4,716          $-        $-         $403           $403
                             ----     ----       ------         ------         ---       ---         ----           ----
    Total                  $2,982     $671       $7,303        $10,956      $2,221      $161       $3,285         $5,667
                           ======     ====       ======        =======      ======      ====       ======         ======

       (1) Does not include the amortization of deferred financing fees totaling
        $437 and $131 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
        respectively.
       (2) Does not include the amortization of deferred financing fees totaling
        $568 and $262 for the six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
        respectively.

                                     AGILYSYS, INC.
                          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                   September 30,  March 31,
    (In thousands, except share
     data)                                                  2011        2011
                                                            ----        ----
    ASSETS                                          (Unaudited)
    Current assets:
        Cash and cash equivalents                        $93,662     $70,559
        Accounts receivable, net                          30,114      31,926
        Inventories, net                                  13,649      10,921
        Deferred income taxes - current                       85           -
        Prepaid expenses                                   2,844       2,829
        Income taxes receivable                            1,365       1,403
        Other current assets                              11,333       6,344
        Assets of discontinued
         operations - current                                  -     105,810
                                                             ---     -------
           Total current assets                          153,052     229,792
    Goodwill                                              15,104      15,211
    Intangible assets, net                                21,962      22,535
    Other non-current assets                               4,066      11,709
    Assets of discontinued
     operations - non-current                                  -       8,296
    Property and equipment, net                           20,938      24,855
           Total assets                                 $215,122    $312,398
                                                        ========    ========

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
        Accounts payable                                 $15,910     $17,852
        Deferred revenue                                  14,604      23,995
        Accrued and other current
         liabilities                                      27,104      14,594
        Income taxes payable                                 125         265
        Deferred income taxes - current                        -          77
        Capital lease obligations -
         current                                             970         999
        Liabilities of discontinued
         operations - current                                  -      89,005
                                                             ---      ------
           Total current liabilities                      58,713     146,787
    Deferred income taxes - non-
     current                                               4,093       3,894
    Capital lease obligations -
     non-current                                             619         907
    Other non-current liabilities                          6,453      11,972
    Liabilities of discontinued
     operations - non-current                                  -         734
    Shareholders' equity:
        Common shares, without par
         value, at $0.30 stated                            9,482       9,482
     value; authorized 80,000,000
      shares; 31,606,831 issued;
    and 22,575,300 and 23,022,398
     shares outstanding at
     September 30, 2011 and March
      31, 2011, respectively
        Treasury shares (9,031,531
         shares at September 30,                          (2,709)     (2,575)
    2011 and 8,584,433 at March 31,
     2011)
        Capital in excess of stated
         value                                           (10,325)     (5,421)
        Retained earnings                                149,119     146,659
        Accumulated other comprehensive
         loss                                               (323)        (41)
           Total shareholders' equity                    145,244     148,104
                                                         -------     -------
           Total liabilities and
            shareholders' equity                        $215,122    $312,398
                                                        ========    ========

                                AGILYSYS, INC.
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                                         Six Months Ended
    (In thousands)                                        September 30,
                                                          -------------
    Operating activities:                                2011          2010
                                                         ----          ----
      Net income (loss)                                $2,460      $(12,466)
      Less: Income from discontinued
       operations                                     (11,138)         (742)
                                                      -------          ----
      Loss from continuing operations                  (8,678)      (13,208)
      Adjustments to reconcile net loss from
       continuing operations to net cash used
       for operating activities:
        Restructuring charges                           4,716           403
        Gain on redemption of Company-owned
         life insurance policies                            -        (2,065)
        Gain on redemption of investment in The
         Reserve Fund's Primary Fund                        -          (147)
        Asset impairment charges                            -            59
        Loss on the sale of securities                    166             -
        Depreciation                                    3,432         1,786
        Amortization                                    3,376         3,681
        Deferred income taxes                              36         4,429
        Stock based compensation                        1,989         1,437
        Change in cash surrender value of
         company owned life insurance policies            (68)          301
        Changes in operating assets and
         liabilities:
         Accounts receivable                            1,751        (7,000)
         Inventories                                   (2,729)       (3,417)
         Accounts payable                              (1,935)          494
         Accrued and other liabilities                 (5,826)       (1,950)
         Income taxes receivable                         (763)          372
         Other changes, net                               (14)         (209)
        Other non-cash adjustments                       (561)           69
           Total adjustments                            3,570        (1,757)
                                                        -----        ------
    Net cash used for operating activities             (5,108)      (14,965)
    Investing activities:
      Proceeds from the sale of business               59,470             -
      Proceeds from The Reserve Fund's
       Primary Fund                                         -           147
      Proceeds from redemption of/borrowings
       against Co.-owned life insurance
       policies                                             -         2,248
      Additional investments in Company-
       owned life insurance policies                      (46)         (746)
      Proceeds from the sale of marketable
       securities                                       2,036            14
      Additional investments in marketable
       securities                                         (22)            -
      Purchase of property and equipment               (1,464)       (3,543)
    Net cash provided by (used for)
     investing activities                              59,974        (1,880)
    Financing activities:
      Proceeds from borrowings under credit
       facility                                             -        15,325
      Principal payments under credit
       facility                                             -       (15,325)
      Repurchase of common shares                      (6,617)            -
      Repurchases of shares to satisfy
       employee tax withholding                          (972)         (188)
      Principal payment under long term
       obligations                                       (609)         (306)
    Net cash used for financing activities             (8,198)         (494)
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash              (151)          166
                                                         ----           ---
    Cash flows provided by (used for)
     continuing operations                             46,517       (17,173)
    Cash flows of discontinued operations:
      Operating cash flows, net                       (23,336)      (13,096)
      Investing cash flows, net                             -           (73)
      Financing cash flows, net                           (78)           (2)
    Net increase (decrease) in cash                    23,103       (30,344)
    Cash at beginning of period                        70,559        62,801
                                                       ------        ------
    Cash at end of period                             $93,662       $32,457
                                                      =======       =======

                                              AGILYSYS, INC.
                           RECONCILIATION OF LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO
                                              ADJUSTED EBITDA
                                                (UNAUDITED)

    (In
     thousands)                              Three Months Ended               Six Months Ended
                                               September 30,                    September 30,
                                               -------------                    -------------
                                              2011           2010          2011             2010
                                              ----           ----          ----             ----

    Loss from
     continuing
     operations                            $(3,238)       $(4,916)      $(8,678)        $(13,208)
    Plus:
        Interest
         expense,
         net                                   522            261           828              523
        Income tax
         (benefit)
         expense                            (2,806)        (1,143)       (4,557)           3,452
         Depreciation
         and
         amortization
         expense
         (a)                                 3,829       2,549       6,240         5,205
        Other
         expenses
         (income),
         net                                   308           (856)          271           (1,959)
                                               ---           ----           ---           ------
    Adjusted
     EBITDA                                $(1,385)       $(4,105)      $(5,896)         $(5,987)
      Asset
       impairment
       charges                                   -             59             -               59
       Restructuring
       charges                               2,370             10         4,716              403
                                             -----            ---         -----              ---
    Adjusted
     EBITDA
     excluding
     charges                                  $985        $(4,036)      $(1,180)         $(5,525)
                                              ====        =======       =======          =======

    (a) Depreciation and amortization expense excludes
     amortization of deferred financing fees totaling $437 and
     $131 for the
          three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
           respectively, and $568 and $262 for the six months ended
          September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, as such costs are
           already included in interest expense, net.

SOURCE  Agilysys, Inc.

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Philips Shows San Francisco What LED Lighting can do for the Home

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

              First Philips Lighting brought LED light bulbs to your home, and
              now they are bringing it to San Francisco with the Philips LED
              Light Experience, a fun, educational and free interactive mobile
              exhibit. The Philips LED Light Experience will provide hands-on
              exhibits for visitors to explore what LED light can do for their
              homes and see firsthand where science meets style - with light
    WHAT:     bulbs.

              Consumers can learn how LED bulbs are made, what makes them so
              different, as well as getting great tips on how to make their
              house brighter and "greener," with energy-saving, long-lasting
              white-light AmbientLED bulbs from Philips. They can also learn
              designer tips on how to use long-lasting AmbientLEDs to give the
              home a "lightover". One lucky fan could win the Philips Home
              Lightover Sweepstakes - a one-day consultation from a
              professional home designer plus $5,000 in cash towards the
              purchase of Philips AmbientLEDs for their own home 'lightover' by
              registering at http://www.ledlightover.com!

              Also, people who visit the tour stop can log-in to SCVNGR, a
              mobile game platform to take part in quick, fun challenges to win
              rewards, such as a SCVNGR badge, Philips LED keychain flashlight
              or a t-shirt.

              Consumers are eager to learn for themselves the benefits of LED
              lighting technology and the Philips LED Light Experience shows
              them firsthand the comparison - side-by-side - of the quality
              of the new, energy-efficient LEDs vs. standard incandescent
              bulbs. The interactive mobile exhibit provides an inside glimpse
              into the inner workings of the industry-changing Philips
              AmbientLED A19 bulb, which consumes just 12.5 watts - or 80
              percent less energy - than the standard 60-watt incandescent
              bulbs they were designed to replace. The new Philips AmbientLED
              A19 will also last 25,000 hours, or 25 times longer than the
    WHY:      standard incandescent.

              This fall, the interactive mobile exhibit will make 24 tour stops
              in 10 U.S. cities at retailers, trade shows, festivals and other
              events. For a complete listing of dates and locations, visit
              http://apps.facebook.com/LEDRoadshow.

    WHEN/    Wednesday, November 9, from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    WHERE    The Home Depot San Carlos
             Brittan Station Shopping Center
             1125 Old County Rd.
             San Carlos, CA 94070

             Thursday, November 10, from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
             The Home Depot Bollinger
             975 De Anza Blvd.
             Bollinger, CA 95129

             November 12 - 13
             Green Festival
             Concourse Exhibition Center & Trade Show Facility
             635 8th Street
             San Francisco, CA 94103

    CONTACT: Silvie Casanova
             Senior Manager,
             Lighting Communications,
             Philips Electronics North America
             Ph: 781-418-7928
             Email: silvie.casanova@philips.com

             Julia McConnell OneVoice
             Ph: 214-259-3429
             Email: julia.mcconnell@ketchum.com

SOURCE  Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics

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

Incentivated Aids Airbus' Recruitment Process

LONDON, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Leading mobile marketing and technology specialist, Incentivated
[http://www.incentivated.com ], is working with Dawson Walker Communications
[http://dwcmakethingshappen.com/index.html ] to deliver a messaging
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/enterprise-messaging.aspx ] and mobile
internet [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mobile-internet.aspx ] campaign
for Airbus, targeted at students who are registering their interest in
engineering recruitment events.

    Students who send a text, to register their interest in a career at
Airbus, will be sent an SMS message which contains information about their
nearest recruitment event and a link to Airbus' mobile recruitment site,
which can be found at: http://m.airbuswork.com

    There will also be outdoor advertisements about the campaign as well as
on leaflets handed out on campuses that will contain a QR code which links
directly to the mobile site.

    The recruitment pages of the mobile site are linked to interactive
mobile apps of the 'Your Future by Airbus' concept planes as well as
connecting to the Airbus Facebook page or the main Airbus careers site, as
part of the deep content provided to attract high quality candidates.

    Jonathan Bass, Managing Director, noted that "Airbus is a good example
of a business which seeks innovative mobile marketing
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx ] solutions in its
recruitment process using a number of mobile solutions such as messaging,
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/enterprise-messaging.aspx ] and optimising
the mobile site [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mobile-internet.aspx ] to
allow a smooth customer journey for potential recruits within the
engineering sector."

    About Airbus

    Airbus [http://www.airbus.com/company ] is a leading aircraft
manufacturer whose customer focus, commercial know-how, technological
leadership and manufacturing efficiency have propelled it to the forefront
of the industry.

    The company also continues to broaden its scope and product range by
applying its expertise to the military market. It is as well extending its
portfolio of freighter aircraft that will set new standards in the general
and express freight market sectors.

    Across all its fly-by-wire aircraft families Airbus' unique approach
ensures that aircraft share the highest possible degree of commonality in
airframes, on-board systems, cockpits and handling characteristics, which
reduces significantly operating costs for airlines.

    Dedicated to helping airlines enhance the profitability of their fleets,
Airbus also delivers a wide range of customer services in all areas of
support, tailored to the needs of individual operators all over the world.

    About Incentivated

    Incentivated ( http://www.incentivated.com) is an independent
technology company with 10 years' experience operating exclusively in the
mobile marketing
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx ] services sector.

    We help our international client base engage with their customers by
designing, developing and delivering integrated acquisition, retention (CRM)
and transaction (mCommerce
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/mcommerce.aspx ]) campaigns and services for
mobile.

    Our proprietary technology and specialist staff are well positioned to
help brands, the public sector and charities to develop everything from
enterprise messaging
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/enterprise-messaging.aspx ] (SMS & MMS)
through mobile internet sites
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/mobile-internet.aspx ], to server-side
software or handset applications
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/apps.aspx ], including web-apps, for
'smartphones' and feature-phones.

    We also provide strategic
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx ], creative
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/creative-services.aspx ] and technical
advice for the use of mobile by businesses to raise awareness, deliver
marketing ROI and provide customer service, as well as other managed
services [http://www.incentivated.com/web/managed-services.aspx ].

    http://www.incentivated.com

Source: Incentivated

For further information: Contact information: Jason Cross, Marketing Director, Incentivated, +44(0)20-7392-2323, press@incentivated.com

Hotlist Heats Up Your Social Life with New App

Launches new location-based web and mobile apps, using over 100 million people's plans to help users coordinate with friends and take virtual peeks into the future crowds at places all over the world

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotlist (http://www.Hotlist.com), the social planning and discovery platform, today released a slew of advanced features and sleeker interface for their website and iPhone app. The tech startup aims to simplify the way friends coordinate plans and discover what will be happening today, tomorrow, and throughout the week at millions of venues worldwide.

Hotlisters can now take "virtual peeks" into venues hours or days in advance to see Facebook profile photos of the expected crowds, details of upcoming events, male:female ratios, and which of their Facebook friends (even if they're not Hotlist users) plan to attend.

Hotlist has also launched a new social coordination tool, named "Planner," which allows users to quickly determine the best time and place for a get-together with invited Facebook friends. Built for ease and speed, Planner helps friends coordinate more effectively than email, phone calls, text messages, and even Facebook.

Hotlist aggregates public plans in order to show users which places will be trending nearby. Users receive even more personalized social recommendations based on the friends, places, events, and brands they follow.

Already named one of the Top 100 Websites of 2010 by PC Magazine and nominated for Best Location-Based Service at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, Hotlist now seems poised to become the first major application to help people plan their offline social lives.

"Hotlist is the first location-based service to completely focus on simplifying people's social lives. Our goal is to leverage the connective power of social media and smartphones to encourage real-world interaction," said Chris Mirabile, co-Founder and CEO of Hotlist.

Available for free download in the Apple iTunes Store, Hotlist is the first app to use over 100 million people's plans to provide social information on over 2.7 million venues in more than 40,000 cities. Hotlist makes social decisions easier by pulling public data from Facebook and Twitter and customizing it for each user based on their social preferences.

Additional Information:

Hotlist Promo Video: http://www.hotlist.com/promo

Hotlist Media Kit: http://www.hotlist.com/mediakit

About Hotlist

Hotlist puts you in the right place, at the right time by making it easy to coordinate with friends and discover what people are planning at millions of places worldwide. Hotlisters use their smartphones, computers and tablets to see which places are trending nearby. By following People, Places & Interests, you receive even more personalized social recommendations about what's happening today, tomorrow and throughout the week. Staying in the loop has never been easier! While there are a lot of factors that go into having a stellar time, it's usually not about where you are as much as who you're with. On Hotlist, you can take virtual peeks into places hours or days in advance to see which friends plan to be there (even if they're not on Hotlist), event details, girl/guy ratios, and Facebook profile photos of the expected crowd!

Think of Hotlist as the friend at the party you call to ask "Hey, how is it?" Except we know everyone and always pick up.

Plan. Follow. Socialize at http://www.Hotlist.com.

Contact:

Elisabeth Murphy, Zito Partners
Tel: 631.838.7964
Email: Elisabeth@zitopartners.com

Bob Zito, Zito Partners
Tel: 908.546.7447
Email: Bob@zitopartners.com

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

SOURCE  Hotlist.com

Hotlist.com

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

AT&T Enhances Mobile Broadband Coverage at Wayne State University

New Distributed Antenna System Provides Additional Wireless Capacity for Customers

DETROIT, Nov. 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T* today announced that it has expanded its mobile broadband coverage at Wayne State University by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) in its Student Center Building.

"The effect was immediately noticed by our students," said Joseph Sawasky, chief information officer at Wayne State. "The Student Center Building is one of the busiest buildings on campus, and the DAS definitely helps our students stay connected to their friends and family, as well as with Wayne State's systems." 

A DAS installation consists of several strategically-placed antennas that distribute AT&T's wireless network coverage providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily-trafficked areas. DAS has the ability to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations - terrain, building construction, etc. - or crowd density might otherwise prevent an optimal wireless experience. The additional capacity is expected to help improve call reliability and enable more consistent network access to help customers make the most of their AT&T devices.

"By expanding broadband coverage at Wayne State University, AT&T is demonstrating a commitment to the city of Detroit and students across the region," said state Sen. Coleman A. Young II (D-Detroit).  "Better broadband access and improved wireless service will provide students with better, faster learning opportunities as Wayne State educates the leaders of tomorrow."

AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. The company's recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand its network. If approved, this deal means that AT&T will be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from its current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent.

"We want our customers to have a great network experience whatever they're doing - whether that's making a call, checking e-mail, downloading apps or surfing the Internet," said Brian Ducharme, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Michigan and Indiana. "We're committed to our investment in the local wireless network, and providing enhanced wireless coverage at Wayne State is just one way that we're investing in Detroit."

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.

"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the Detroit community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network on Wayne State's campus is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Jim Murray, president of AT&T Michigan. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Detroit."

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.

AT&T recently launched "Focus: DETROIT," which provides visitors a peek into AT&T's wireless network enhancements made since the beginning of the year. Enhancements include new cell sites, broadband speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades. The site also provides a map of area AT&T stores, a map of area Wi-Fi hotspots, useful tips, a localized Twitter handle and device reviews. You can visit the site at http://focus.att.com/market/detroit.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Michigan or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit an AT&T Coverage Viewer. 

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit our 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: Jermaine Spight, Sr. Public Relations Manager of AT&T, +1-313-223-7779, Jermaine.Spight@att.com

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

Allot Communications Announces Pricing of Ordinary Shares Offering

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

    Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) announced today that it had
priced its offering of 5,500,000 ordinary shares offered by the Company, at
$14.25 per share. The Company has also granted the underwriters a 30-day
option to purchase up to 825,000 additional ordinary shares to cover any
over-allotments. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the
offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital and
potential acquisitions. The offering is expected to close on November 15,
2011, subject to customary closing conditions.

    In connection with the offering, BofA Merrill Lynch, Jefferies &
Company, Inc. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC are acting as joint book-running
managers, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is acting as lead manager and Wunderlich
Securities, Inc. is acting as co-manager.

    A shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) relating to
these securities was filed by the Company and declared effective on January
7, 2011 by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A copy of the
prospectus supplement and base prospectus relating to the offering may be
obtained by contacting: BofA Merrill Lynch, 4 World Financial Center, New
York, NY 10080, Attn: Prospectus Department or e-mail
dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com. Before you invest, you should read
these documents and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC for
more complete information. You may obtain these documents free of charge by
visiting the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a
solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these
securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation,
or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of any such state or
jurisdiction.

    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 service providers. 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's rich portfolio of
solutions leverages dynamic actionable recognition technology (DART) to
transform broadband pipes into smart networks that can rapidly and
efficiently deploy value added Internet services.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Information provided in this press release may contain statements
relating to current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about
future events that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements generally relate to the Company's plans, objectives and
expectations for future operations. These forward-looking statements are
based upon management's current estimates and projections of future results
or trends. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a
result of certain risks and uncertainties. These factors include, but are
not limited to: changes in general economic and business conditions; our
ability to develop and introduce new, or to expand our existing,
technologies, products and applications; the loss of a significant customer;
government regulation of the telecommunications industry that adversely
impacts our market; and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk
Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and in the prospectus
supplement, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the
Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.

   
    INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT

    Jay Kalish
    Executive Director Investor Relations
    International access code: +972-54-221-1365
    jkalish@allot.com

Source: Allot Communications Ltd.

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HARMAN and Sierra Wireless Bring High-Speed 4G/LTE Broadband Connectivity to the Dashboard and on the Road

KARLSBAD, Germany, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Collaboration enables HARMAN to invite customers to drive tests in live
LTE networks in Europe; US LTE network drive test to start soon; commitment
to lead the automotive industry in innovations to address demand for
in-vehicle mobile broadband applications

    HARMAN, the leading global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), is
advancing the integration of LTE module into production-ready infotainment
systems and announced it is now ready to begin road tests through
LTE-networked areas in Europe. Tests in the US will follow. Test vehicles
will be equipped with the latest infotainment system platform technology
integrating an AirPrime(TM) embedded wireless module developed by Sierra
Wireless, a leader in high-speed mobile computing and wireless
machine-to-machine communication (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW). The seamless
collaboration between HARMAN and Sierra Wireless underlines HARMAN's
leadership in technological innovation that enables the "always connected
car" with several online services. As LTE continues to emerge as the next
generation broadband connection to the car, HARMAN and Sierra Wireless allow
drivers to have a truly connected driving experience by giving them access
to a vast array of web content and services right from the cloud.

    Total Automotive Connectivity enables a Safe, Always-On Digital
Lifestyle Experience

    As technological first-mover and innovator, HARMAN is committed to
advance innovations around connecting the full range of digital devices and
platforms, so that the automobile becomes a natural extension of both the
office and the home - with a critical focus on safety. Next generation
automobile services include off-board navigation, video-on-demand streaming,
Internet radio, dynamic loading apps, interactive online manuals and other
telematics functions or new driver assistance features such as traffic light
recognition. These bandwidth-rich applications require a reliable anytime,
anywhere broadband data connection to offer leading automakers and their
customers the ultimate on-road experience.

    "HARMAN is leading the industry to bring the best "always on",
ultra-fast connectivity experience to drivers. Broadband connectivity in
your car is becoming a fundamental expectation and lifestyle requirement,"
said Sachin Lawande, HARMAN Chief Technology Officer and Co-President,
HARMAN Infotainment Division. "Just as HARMAN is meeting today's demands for
integrated navigation and infotainment solutions, we are pleased to work
with Sierra Wireless to address the emerging requirements of automakers for
an increasingly connected car."

    In anticipation of growing demand from automakers for 4G/LTE solutions,
HARMAN started its collaboration with Sierra Wireless a year ago and was the
first OEM supplier to announce support for the Sierra Wireless AirPrime
embedded modules for LTE networks. With data download speeds of up to 100
Mbps, and uploads as high as 50 Mbps on LTE networks, HARMAN is today able
to offer automakers a true multi-faceted media, office and online experience
within the vehicle.

    "HARMAN leverages deep experience in providing broadband connectivity to
vehicle systems and combines this expertise with Sierra Wireless
AirPrime(TM) intelligent embedded modules for LTE networks. First vehicle
prototype integration into HARMAN's latest infotainment system generation is
ready and shows promising results with peak data rates up to 70 Mbit/s and
average speeds of 20 Mbit/s in urban conditions. This will enable us to push
this technology into next generation vehicle systems," said Manfred Schedl,
Vice President Connectivity of HARMAN's Infotainment Division.

    According to automotive researchers Strategy Analytics, 70% of vehicles
produced globally in 2009 were equipped with connectivity solutions. This
number is expected to increase to 95% by 2012. Consumers show a strong
desire to seamlessly control content from the cloud - such as music, movies
or navigation apps - through a car's dashboard or steering-wheel controls as
they are used from their smartphone or tablet. HARMAN and Sierra Wireless
are working on innovative solutions to address consumer driven
vehicle-centric demand for wireless enabled, mobile broadband solutions and
applications.

    "We are excited about the potential for 4G/LTE in the connected car,
with its ability to provide a richer multimedia experience that can increase
both safety and convenience for passengers and drivers," said Philippe
Guillemette, Chief Technology Officer, Sierra Wireless. "This collaboration
is a first step in realizing this potential, and we are thrilled to work
with HARMAN, a recognized industry leader, to bring these solutions to
life."

    In addition to its 4G/LTE collaboration with Sierra Wireless, HARMAN
helped lead the expansion of the ngConnect Program to China in July 2010,
with a public demonstration of an LTE Connected Car during the Shanghai
World Expo.

    About HARMAN

    HARMAN ( http://www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a
wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer
and professional markets - supported by 15 leading brands including AKG(R),
Harman Kardon(R), Infinity(R), JBL(R), Lexicon(R) and Mark Levinson(R). The
Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports
leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More
than 20 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio
and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 12000 people
across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $3.8 billion for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. The Company's shares are traded on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE: HAR.

    About Sierra Wireless

    Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) offers industry-leading mobile
computing and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications products and solutions
that connect people, devices, and applications over cellular networks.
Wireless service providers, equipment manufacturers, enterprises and
government organizations around the world depend on us for reliable wireless
technology. We offer 2G, 3G and 4G wireless modems, routers and gateways as
well as a comprehensive suite of software, tools, and services that ensure
our customers can successfully bring wireless applications to market. For
more information about Sierra Wireless, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com.

    (c) 2011 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights
reserved. Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are
trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in
the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a trademark of AKG
Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
Academy Award is a registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. GRAMMY Award is a registered trademark of
the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. iPad, iPhone and iPod are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without
notice.

   
    For further information please contact:

    HARMAN
    Nicole Mehr
    Director Corporate Affairs and Communications Europe
    Becker-Göring-Str. 16
    D-76307 Karlsbad

    Tel.: +49-7248-71-1272
    nicole.mehr@harman.com

    Bite Consulting GmbH
    Carsten Bickhoff / Stefan Ehgartner
    Flössergasse 4
    D-81369 München

    Tel.: +49-89-4444-674-67 / -44
    carsten.bickhoff@biteconsulting.eu

Source: HARMAN

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Verious Opens Mobile App Development Marketplace to Brand and Product Managers, Small Businesses, Developers and Technology Partners Worldwide

License Management Platform Now Supports Mobile App Components, Source Code, Mobile SDKs and Private Label Mobile Apps

Over 25,000 Mobile App Contractors Added to Verious.com

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verious, Inc. (http://www.Verious.com) the one-stop marketplace for mobile app development, today announced the general availability and expansion of its services for virtually any developer or business looking to participate in the booming mobile app economy.

Out of beta, Verious has introduced expanded license management capabilities for mobile app components; the addition of over 25,000 mobile contract developers and designers (see related release Verious Partners with Elance); and Small Business Solutions tailored to 'main street' businesses who want to quickly and cost-effectively launch mobile apps to serve their local customer bases.

"Our mission is to enable ROI from the mobile app economy to eclipse that of the Web," said Anil Pereira, founder and CEO of Verious.  "We are thrilled to launch a raft of new capabilities, enabling customers to add app features, monetize their apps and connect with the solutions they need to launch new apps across major platforms, including iPhones, iPads and Android devices."

Verious' one-stop marketplace for mobile app development supported by a powerful, patent-pending license management platform.  Verious has now extended its platform to support licensing of mobile app components; source code; mobile SDKs from technology companies; and white label apps for enterprises and small businesses.  This allows mobile developers, publishers and technology partners to "meter" their software, facilitating free trials; annual, lifetime and per user licensing; and a range of volume-based models.

Verious has also launched a Small Business Solutions Center for small business owners who want to launch apps to serve their local customers bases (http://www.Verious.com/Marketplace/Small-Business).  Now, small businesses -- from restaurants to law offices to hair salons and retailers -- have several options to quickly and cost-effectively launch mobile apps.  These include pre-built "white label" apps from a range of providers, starting as low as $99; access to a network of over 25,000 pre-screened mobile app developers and designers; and the ability to post an app development project to attract bids for the creation of an app or other app-related assets (landing pages, splash screens, buttons, app icons and the like).

About Verious

For more information, please visit http://www.Verious.com or follow us on Twitter @Veriously.

SOURCE  Verious, Inc.

Verious, Inc.

CONTACT: Laure Nunez, +1-650-585-2926, Laura.Nunez@Verious.com

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

Polaris Industries Inc.® Selects ARI's PartSmart®; Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) Parts Catalogs to be Featured on Leading Parts Lookup

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ARI (OTCBB: ARIS), a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions that help dealers, distributors and manufacturers in selected vertical markets increase revenue and reduce costs, announced today that Polaris Industries, located in  Minneapolis, Minn., will provide GEM car dealers with access to parts and service information via PartSmart®, ARI's renowned CD-based electronic parts catalogs.

GEM, a growing brand within Polaris®, is the recognized leader in the low-speed vehicle market, with a worldwide presence. Under the agreement with ARI, authorized GEM dealers will be able to use PartSmart to look up parts and service information for GEM's complete line of electric-powered vehicles, including the e2, e4, e6, eS, eL, and eL XD models.

"We've partnered with ARI for more than 10 years to provide our Polaris® and Victory® dealers with up-to-date parts and pricing information through PartSmart," said Marlys Knutson, spokesperson at Polaris. "To support our strategy to further penetrate the On-Road market and grow GEM sales, we recognize the importance of providing GEM dealers with the tools they need to be successful.  Polaris® and Victory® dealers who use PartSmart today have been able to streamline their parts lookup process, gain efficiencies and increase customer satisfaction. We are confident that GEM dealers will experience the same results, which will help them increase sales and grow profits."

PartSmart is ARI's premier parts lookup software known to more than 50,000 users worldwide. It provides the fastest way to find the right part the first time by providing more information with fewer keystrokes and mouse clicks. PartSmart interfaces with more than 90 dealer business management systems to drive even more efficiency. PartSmart offers time-saving features, including easy navigation, a single log in, a single and familiar user interface, updates via the Internet, and thumbnail browsing.

"ARI welcomes the opportunity to expand its long-standing relationship with Polaris," said Roy W. Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer at ARI. "Polaris Industries' decision to provide GEM dealers with access to PartSmart is a testament to the strength of our products and services. We are committed to providing Polaris®, Victory® and GEM dealers with the solutions they need today to enhance their way of doing business tomorrow."

About Polaris

With annual 2010 sales of $1.99 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® for recreational and utility use, snowmobiles, motorcycles and On-Road electric powered vehicles.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry, among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and ORVs.  The Company has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with Victory motorcycles and the acquisition of the Indian motorcycle brand. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the Global On-Road low speed vehicle industry with internally developed vehicles and the acquisition of Global Electric Motorcars (GEM).  Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII", and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicles accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at http://www.polarisindustries.com. 

About ARI

ARI (OTCBB:ARIS) was incorporated in Wisconsin in 1981 and is a leading innovator of products and solutions that serve several vertical markets with a focus on the outdoor power, powersports, marine, RV, and appliance segments. Products and services include eCommerce-enabled websites, lead generation/lead management services, search engine marketing, and electronic catalogs (parts, garments, and accessories).

ARI markets its products and services through multiple sales channels and geographic markets serving approximately 18,000 equipment dealers, 125 manufacturers, and 150 distributors worldwide. ARI has customers in over 100 countries with the primary market being the Americas served by multiple U.S. offices. The company also has a sales and service office in the Netherlands serving the EMEA and APAC markets.

For more information on ARI, please visit our Website at http://www.arinet.com.

For more information, contact:
Cheryl Pabich, Director of Marketing
Phone: (414) 973-4426
Email: Pabich@arinet.com

Investor Contact:
Joe Dorame, Robert Blum, Joe Diaz
Lytham Partners, LLC
Phone: (602) 889-9700
aris@lythampartners.com

SOURCE  ARI Network Services, Inc.

ARI Network Services, Inc.

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

INTUITION now Safeguarding Over 250,000 Students

BASINGSTOKE, England, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    INTUITION has become the must-have student services management tool with
six colleges implementing the web-based solution over the past few months.

    INTUITION enables student services teams to collect robust intelligence
about the learners they engage with, to efficiently track and manage
interventions and actions, and to respond effectively to student
requirements. "We recognise the need to continue to improve the
effectiveness of our services to support all of our students. Although we
have worked hard in building an evidence base over the years, INTUITION
provides us with a centralised source of information to truly join up our
activities with students right across the college." Lesley Ferguson,
Director of Student Services, Bedford College.

    As colleges face yet another challenge with the end of the Education
Maintenance Allowance and the introduction of the 16 -18 Bursary, INTUITION
is also being used to manage the distribution of this fund, helping to
ensure that support reaches the most vulnerable students. INTUITION manages
bursary fund distribution by:

   
    - Tracking and assessing student applications
    - Controlling budget expenditure
    - Evaluating the impact of funding on individuals
    - Collecting the information which may be needed by the YPLA
    - Highlighting the most vulnerable students

    Student outcomes have become the focus of all colleges as the Government
moves toward funding which is dependent on the number of students entering
into employment after leaving further education. Ensuring that students have
been fully supported throughout their further education experience means
that an improvement in the way that information is collected, reported and
shared has become business critical for most colleges.

    Developed in partnership with the National Association for Managers of
Student Services (NAMSS), INTUITION is a single solution for the management
of Student Services. "NAMSS is proud to work in partnership with ACTIVE to
produce INTUITION which has the potential to revolutionise impact assessment
across the sector." Jim Busher, NAMSS Vice-Chair.

    About ACTIVE Solutions Europe Ltd

    ACTIVE solutions are about your community, the lives they lead and the
information that surrounds them. Through innovation and expertise we help
colleges make sense of their data and deliver services that meet the demands
of their local economy.

    Working with over 50 colleges we focus on the delivery and management of
Sustainable Improvement to every customer.

Source: Active Solutions Europe Ltd

email: christian.bowman@activesol.co.uk, phone: +44(0)1256-356-629, mobile: +44(0)7825-744-466

SD Association and GlobalPlatform Collaborate to Enable New Smart Card Applications on SD Memory Cards

Agreement signals SDA efforts to extend SD standards into new markets

PARIS, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CARTES & IDENTIFICATION BOOTH 3B140 -- SD Association will extend the utility of its world-leading memory card standards, giving thousands of consumer electronic device models used by billions of consumers more services and features by leveraging other global standards. Under this new strategy, the Association today announced a new collaboration with GlobalPlatform to include smart-chip technology in SD standards to enable mobile phones and other portable CE devices to provide authentication services with SD memory cards.

GlobalPlatform, which standardizes secure application management, and the Association will work closely to jointly build a secure, open, dynamic environment for deploying secure services in connected devices supporting SD standards.  Standardized authentication services on microSD and full-size SD memory cards would transform consumers' mobile phones and CE devices into electronic wallets carrying cashless currency and paperless identification for use in making everyday purchases such as groceries or train tickets, or in receiving customized subscription services like mobile television. Identity features on portable devices would increase consumer control over their personal data compared to today's wallets typically bulging with cards. This would provide consumers with greater security than cloud-based solutions since the smart-chip enabled SD memory cards would only be active in an authorized device.

"Using the SD interface, with its ubiquitous presence of microSD memory cards and SD slotted devices, gives manufacturers, service providers and consumers of smart cards and smart card applications considerable momentum," said Joseph Unsworth, Research Director with Gartner. "CE device manufacturers have offered new innovations and extended the lifecycle and usefulness of devices for more than 10 years with SD standards, relying on the SD interface to respond to new market needs and opportunities for removable media."

Service and content providers, as well as CE manufacturers, could use the SD interface to offer new value-added services that are standardized and secure and use near-field communications to authenticate transactions and identity. SD standards are already supported in at least 80 percent of all mobile phones with removable memory to enrich mobile phone features and services.

"SD standards are proven to drive new applications in consumer electronics. The Association's strategy is to leverage SD standards to create opportunities in new markets, clearing market hurdles of price, size limitations and security, and enabling new technologies, " said Norm Frentz, SD Association president. "Collaborating with GlobalPlatform complements and accelerates our plans to support near-field technology and gives device manufacturers and anyone providing content or service to consumers the turnkey to mass market mobile commerce and smart IDs."

The Association and GlobalPlatform are both committed to specifications that ensure long-term interoperability through backwards compatibility.

"GlobalPlatform is very keen to work with the SD Association to leverage SD standards and be ready to respond to its requirements," said Gil Bernabeu, technical director at GlobalPlatform. "From the perspective of secure application providers, it is very important that the application performs as required and to the highest security standards, regardless of the secure element selected. GlobalPlatform identifies that SD memory card standards offer many storage choices and can support the delivery of a variety of services."

Opening new markets, creating convenient services

Offering near-field communications on microSD and full-size SD memory cards opens unlimited new business models for any authentication process, including:

    --  Mobile commerce. Consumers will use CE devices equipped with smart
        microSD cards as cashless currency, authorizing secure financial
        transfers to buy everything from groceries to subway fare and restaurant
        meals.
    --  Customized services. Content and service providers can customize
        features, offers and rewards automatically, eliminating manual entry of
        customer identifiers such as account or rewards card numbers. Car
        navigation services could provide customized concierge services
        including special pricing, reservations, coupons and other offers from
        locations near the car or at the destination. Airlines could
        automatically review customer accounts for upgrade and other frequent
        flier rewards.
    --  Secure access/Personal ID.  Integrating smart SD memory cards into
        mobile devices makes ID and access solutions flexible and customizable
        to suit multiple applications.
    --  Secure voice.  Smart microSD cards can support hardware encrypted voice
        services, a proven security method used by potential new markets for SD
        standards, including government, emergency services and corporations.

In each of these new business models, the microSD and full-size SD memory cards would provide the secure element, based on GlobalPlatform standards, for authorization purposes and would only be active in the authorized device.

World-leading SD standards are based on real-world market needs, giving manufacturers and service providers the flexibility and innovation to serve their markets. The digital security market for SD standards extends SD stakeholders beyond traditional markets into banking and other financial services, as well as mobile phone, device and access control manufacturing. Membership provides manufacturers and service providers with the complete SD standards that allow manufacturers to develop products and solutions designed to the standard, including support of other standards, and compatible with other SD devices.

SD Association

The SD Association is a global ecosystem of more than 1,000 technology companies charged with setting interoperable SD standards. The association encourages the development of consumer electronic, wireless communication, digital imaging and networking products that utilize market-leading SD technology. The SD standard is the number one choice for consumers and has earned more than 80 percent of the memory card market with its reliable interoperability and its easy-to-use format. Today, mobile phones, Blu-ray players, HDTVs, audio players, automotive multimedia systems, handheld PCs, digital cameras and digital video cameras feature SD interoperability. For more information about SDA or to join, please visit the association's web site, http://www.sdcard.org.

SOURCE  SD Association

SD Association

CONTACT: Alisa Hicks of SD Association, +1-925-275-6670, media@sdcard.org

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

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for the Future of Prosthetics

LONDON, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

         First UK patient receives world's most advanced new bionic leg
prosthetic system Genium from Otto Bock to enable movement as never before

                           in lower limb amputees

    An amputee from London has become the first UK patient to be fitted with
a new bionic prosthetic system from mobility experts Otto Bock Healthcare
[http://www.ottobock.co.uk ]. The Genium
[http://www.ottobockknees.com/knee-family/genium-bionic-prosthetic-system ]
leg, which launches today in the UK, is the first in a new generation of
intelligent, microprocessor-controlled leg prostheses that deliver far
greater precision and response enabling a wider range of intuitive movements
for the user. The Genium will redefine quality of life and mobility for
amputees, providing the closest walking pattern to a natural gait of any
prostheses available on the market today.

    At 15 years old Matthew Newbury lost his leg when the motorbike he was a
passenger on was hit by a 4x4. Today he becomes the first patient in the UK
to receive a new, state-of-the-art bionic prosthetic system, fitted by
leading private independent healthcare company ProActive Prosthetics
[http://www.proactiveprosthetics.co.uk ]. The Genium will allow him to walk
up stairs foot-over-foot, walk backwards, manage rough terrain, slopes and
stand for long periods of time with his knee locked - feats that have never
before been possible in prosthetics.

    Matthew Newbury will be available for interview at the launch of Genium
at 1000hrs on Wednesday 9th November 2011 at ProActive Prosthetics, Surrey.
Images will also be made available following the launch.

    Property developer Matthew Newbury, now 30, said, "The new Genium has
completely changed the way I live my life and has provided me with the
confidence to attempt things that I had thought were beyond me. With
previous prosthetics, I was constantly aware and cautious of their
limitations - you need to think about every step. With Genium, it does all
the thinking for me. I can now easily climb the scaffolding on my housing
projects and am able to walk, ride and navigate life without a second
thought. It's easy to use, comfortable and I look forward to a future where
anything is possible."

    The Genium from Otto Bock, a world-leading supplier of innovative
solutions for people with limited mobility, can differentiate between when a
user is standing still and walking. This enables the user to achieve natural
weight distribution and stand on flat, uneven or inclined surfaces due to
its inbuilt microprocessor-controlled system. It includes 10 modes for
special movement patterns such as cycling, cross-country skiing and golf
together with programming capabilities via an integrated Bluetooth
interface.

    Development of the groundbreaking prosthesis follows extensive research
efforts together with 15 years of practical experience with the current
market leading prosthesis, Otto Bock's C-Leg(R) system. One of the key
technological advancements made with the Genium is the Optimised
Physiological Gait (OPG). In addition to alleviating strain on the entire
locomotion system of the user, thus preventing subsequent orthopaedic
problems, OPG allows for a gait that is incredibly close to a natural
physiological one.

   
    Charlotte Rowland / Matt King
    Media Safari
    T: +44-(0)1225-471202
    E:  charlotter@mediasafari.co.uk

Source: Otto Bock HealthCare

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Guinness World Records Launches Google Chrome Web-App with Tokyo Digital

LONDON, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Guinness World Records has launched a bespoke record-breaking video
channel on Google's Chrome Web Store; Guinness World Records - Record
Player, created by multi-platform agency Tokyo Digital. The Guinness World
Records - Record Player can be accessed:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/home

    The Guinness World Records - Record Player offers Google Chrome users
custom built access to the record-breaking video archives of Guinness World
Records direct from their Chrome browser. The app has been built to deliver
improved viewing performance to Guinness World Records content by using the
most advanced web features.

    Since the Guinness World Records - Record Player app launched in the
store on 26th October 2011 it has already been installed by more than 43,600
people and received an average five-star rating from Google Chrome users.
Guinness World Records - Record Player has been selected as a featured app
in both the UK and US Google Chrome Web App stores, alongside BBC Good Food
and Tesco Food.

    Google's Chrome Web Store gives instant access to Google's 200 million
Web Store users and allows for content to be geo-targeted for specific
territories.

    The slick, intuitive design of the app, which has been built primarily
in HTML5, has incorporated the latest web features including offline data
caching, HTML video and CSS transitions. This ensures users enjoy a
content-rich, multimedia experience that operates like a native application
rather than a conventional website - something which could previously only
be achieved using third-party plug-ins such as Flash.

    Commenting on the app, Katie Forde, Head of Digital from Guinness World
Records, said: "We're a fifty five year old brand that is as relevant to
people today as we were when we started, we've achieved that through a focus
on exciting, entertaining content and by seeking out the latest technologies
to allow people to enjoy and engage with world records. We are impressed
with the app created by Tokyo Digital and the popularity that it has already
achieved."

    Aaron Bimpson, managing director of Tokyo Digital, commented: "Guinness
World Records is a fascinating brand and we hope we've helped capture their
global appeal when designing the video channel app. HTML5 is the going to
play a huge part in the future of web development, and we're thrilled to be
part of this movement and to be involved in such interesting projects as
this."

    About Guinness World Records

    Guinness World Records ( http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com) is the
global authority on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955,
the annual Guinness World Records book is one of the best-selling books of
all time and currently sells more than 2.5 million copies in 22 languages
and over 100 countries. The Guinness World Records brand extends across a
wide range of media, with global television audiences of 250 million
annually, a website which attracts over 13 million visitors, and live events
which have entertained and inspired more than 1.5 million people around the
world. Guinness World Records Corporate, the commercial arm of Guinness
World Records, harnesses the power of record-breaking to create business
solutions for companies around the globe.

    About Tokyo Digital

    Tokyo Digital was established in 2010 with offices in Liverpool and
London. The agency develops web, mobile and social-media led solutions for
brands including Cartoon Network, Studio Canal, Oakley and MOBO.

    Google Chrome Web Store
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/home

    Tokyo Digital http://www.tokyodigital.co.uk

    Guinness World Records http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com

   
    For more information contact:
    Claire Burgess
    T: +44(0)207-891-4584
    E:  claire.burgess@guinnessworldrecords.com

Source: Guinness World Records and Tokyo Digital

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Use the Force to Pick up LEGO(R) Star Wars(R): The Padawan Menace(TM) Exclusively at Tesco Entertainment Online

LONDON, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace, an exciting special available on DVD
and Blu-ray, was recently released via Tesco Entertainment Online
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com ].

    Following on from the popularity of previous collaborations, LEGO and
Lucasfilm have joined forces once more for the 22 minute standalone special
LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace. Written by Emmy Award-winning Simpsons
writer Michael Price and produced by Oscar-winning production company Animal
Logic, LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace was created by an all-star team.

    LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace is the latest in a line of recent DVD
releases
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/dvd/dvd-newreleases ]
exclusive to Tesco Entertainment Online and not available to buy anywhere
else. LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace is available on DVD for GBP5 and
Blu-ray for GBP8.

    Customers who pick up LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace on Blu-ray
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/blu-ray/star-wars-lego-the-padawan-menace-bluray--exclusive/8%3a781354 ]
will also receive an exclusive LEGO
minifigure. Additionally anyone who buys the movies will find 5 extra Star
Wars clips to enjoy, including: Hunt for R2D2, Bombad Bounty, Star Wars in
Two Minutes, and Star Wars Clone Wars in Cinema.

    This all-new adventure opens as tour guide Master Yoda leads a group of
young padawans through the Senate Chambers on a field trip. Things take an
unexpected turn when Yoda senses a disturbance in the force and has to cut
the tour short to embark on an urgent mission, only to find that a young
Jedi has stowed-away on his ship.

    C-3PO and R2-D2 are charged with taking care of the mischievous young
padawans in Yoda's absence, but find they don't assert quite the same
authority as the sage Jedi Master. As Yoda fights to stop the evil Sith from
enacting their wicked plans, the droids must take part in their own battle
to keep order amongst the precocious Jedi.

    LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace is a fun-packed, exciting short that
will delight, amuse and enthral the whole family. With Christmas just around
the corner, LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace on DVD
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/dvd/star-wars-lego-the-padawan-menace-dvd--exclusive/8%3a781424 ]
on DVD and Blu-ray is an essential stocking
stuffer for children, faithful fans of the Star Wars series and LEGO
minifigure collectors alike.

    LEGO Star Wars is the most successful LEGO licensed product collection
in the company's history. The LEGO Star Wars collection comprises more than
200 LEGO models and approximately 275 LEGO minifigures which have become
highly collectible. LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace is the latest in a
long line of successful collaborations between Lucasfilm
[http://lucasfilm.com ] and LEGO.

    Notes to editors:

    Lucasfilm, Star Wars and related properties are trademarks and/or
copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd.
and/or its affiliates. TM & (c) Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All
other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

    LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick & Knob configurations and the Minifigure
are trademarks of The LEGO Group. (c)2011 The LEGO Group. All rights
reserved.

    About Tesco Entertainment Online:

    Tesco Entertainment Online ( http://www.tescoentertainment.com) is
the portal for Tesco's wide selection of films, DVDs, Blu-rays, games and
CDs. With exclusive deals, great prices, free delivery across the UK,
Clubcard points and outstanding service, Tesco Entertainment Online is the
best destination for all your entertainment needs.

Source: Tesco Entertainment Online

Contact Details: Zarah Harrison, customer.service@Tesco.co.uk, Telephone: +44(0)199264473

Broadcom, NXP, Freescale, and Harman Form OPEN Alliance Special Interest Group

Tech and Automotive Leaders Unite to Drive Next Generation In-vehicle Networking

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights:

    --  Enables Wide Scale Adoption of Ethernet-Based Automotive Connectivity
    --  Establishes industry standard for 100Mbps Ethernet connectivity over
        single pair, unshielded cable
    --  Enables migration from closed application to open, scalable
        Ethernet-based network

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI), Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL), and Harman International (NYSE:HAR) today announced the formation of a special interest group (SIG), established to drive wide scale adoption of Ethernet-based automotive connectivity. Jointly developed with founding automotive members BMW and Hyundai Motor Company, the OPEN Alliance (One-Pair Ether-Net) SIG will address industry requirements for improving in-vehicle safety, comfort, and infotainment, while significantly reducing network complexity and cabling costs. For more information visit http://www.opensig.org.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111109/LA03155LOGO)

Designed to encourage wide scale adoption of 100Mbps Ethernet connectivity as the standard in automotive networking applications, the OPEN Alliance plans to expand its membership roster in the coming months to additional automotive suppliers and manufacturers.

Key to the newly established SIG is the proliferation of Broadcom's BroadR-Reach® technology as an open standard. BroadR-Reach technology, designed specifically to address the stringent requirements of the automotive industry, delivers high-performance bandwidth of 100Mbps over an unshielded single twisted pair cable. By eliminating the need for expensive, cumbersome shielded cabling, automotive manufacturers can significantly reduce connectivity costs and cabling weight.

Founding members will initially focus on establishing interoperability requirements, third party testing, certification procedures, and higher data rate specification requirements. License to specification for BroadR-Reach is available to all interested OPEN Alliance members under RAND terms via a license from Broadcom.

Quotes:

Kevin Brown, Vice President and General Manager, PHY, Broadcom Corporation

"Broadcom is working closely with leaders throughout the industry in defining the future of automotive networking. Through the formation of the SIG, we'll gain invaluable insight and support in the proliferation of BroadR-Reach Ethernet technology as an open industry standard. Making BroadR-Reach Ethernet open to the industry will help manufacturers achieve higher bandwidth, significantly reduce connectivity costs, and deliver new and exciting features and applications to a broad range of vehicles."

Lars Reger, Vice President Strategy & New Business Automotive, NXP

"BroadR-Reach Ethernet technology addresses the high bandwidth functionality the automotive market is asking for. We're excited to adopt this standard. As the global No. 1 supplier of In-Vehicle Networking technologies NXP will speed up the wide adoption of Ethernet in the automotive industry. Automotive Ethernet is the logical next step in NXP's broad In-Vehicle Networking portfolio of products, starting from LIN, CAN and FlexRay up to Ethernet."

Ray Cornyn, Vice President and General Manager, Automotive Microcontroller Division, Freescale

"Freescale has long been at the forefront of automotive networking technology, helping to establish such standards as CAN, LIN and FlexRay. Ethernet is the next step in the evolution of automotive networking, meeting the need of new high bandwidth applications, such as cameras and multimedia. By enabling Ethernet communication over unshielded twisted pair cable, BroadR-Reach technology provides a critical element to a flexible and cost effective Ethernet solution."

Sachin Lawande, Chief Technology Officer and Co-President, Lifestyle and Infotainment Divisions, Harman

"As the leader in connectivity solutions for the world's automakers, HARMAN is pleased to support the work of our industry partners in driving scalable Ethernet solutions for high speed networking for the car.  Increasingly we see the need for flexible and cost-effective connectivity solutions supporting the customers growing demand for information, entertainment, and safety features seamlessly integrated within the car network.  Ethernet will provide the highest quality streaming A/V experience and encourage interoperability of networked A/V devices." 

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

About NXP Semiconductor

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Nasdaq: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 25 countries, NXP posted revenue of $4.4 billion in 2010. For more information visit http://www.nxp.com.

About Freescale Semiconductor

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing and sales operations around the world. http://www.freescale.com.

About Harman International

HARMAN (http://www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets - supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 12,500 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.0 billion for twelve months ending September 30, 2011. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.

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    Broadcom                                      Freescale
     Corporation         NXP Semiconductor        Semiconductor            Harman International
    408 922-6505                  +49 1705746124 512 996-4498              203-328- 3834
    tamaras@broadcom.com  Birgit.Ahlborn@nxp.com  andy.north@freescale.com  Darrin.shewchuck@harman.com

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, BroadR-Reach® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Freescale, the Freescale logo, are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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

Objet 3D Printed Dashboard From StreetScooter and Other Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Applications at EuroMold 2011

REHOVOT, Israel, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - Complete 3D printed dashboard demonstrates functional
      product realism
    - Happy hour at 6pm, Tuesday 29th November
    - Hall 11, stand D90

    Following a year packed full of new 3D printing product and material
launches, Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ], the innovation leader in 3D
printing for rapid prototyping [http://www.objet.com/rapid_prototyping ] and
additive manufacturing, will showcase some of the real-life applications
made possible with its technology at EuroMold 2011. A standout highlight of
the exhibition will be a stunning 3D printed dashboard from StreetScooter
[http://www.technologicvehicles.com/en/green-transportation-news/1215/video-frankfurt-2011-world-reveal-of-the-stre ]
.

    The StreetScooter
[http://www.technologicvehicles.com/en/green-transportation-news/1215/video-frankfurt-2011-world-reveal-of-the-stre ]
project is a consortium of over 80
companies, united with an aim to develop an affordable electric car with an
emphasis on sustainability. Working closely with the group, Objet has
produced highly realistic prototypes for the development of the style and
function of the car, including a 1.4 meter wide dashboard made from over 20
individually printed parts. Major parts of the dashboard were printed in the
Objet ABS-like Digital Material
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ], chosen for
its exceptional dimensional stability and toughness. Additional Objet
materials were used to simulate fine-details. The parts were then glued,
polished and painted to precisely simulate the true look, feel and function
of the dashboard.

    EuroMold [http://web.objet.com/Euromold-2011.html ] visitors can see the
fully-assembled dashboard complete with display screens and additional 3D
printed fittings at the Objet stand. Also featuring at the exhibition will
be a diverse range of exceptionally realistic prototypes, all real
applications from Objet customers including automotive and defence parts,
kitchen utensils, film special effects, medical devices, dental veneers,
footwear and more.

    "Objet has a comprehensive range of products for the professional user.
From entry-level Desktop 3D printers
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Desktop_Family ], to the highly
productive Eden range [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Eden_Family ]
and the unique multi-material Connex series
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family ], there's a perfect fit
for any product designer or engineer with a rapid prototyping requirement,"
states Gilad Gans, Executive Vice President for Objet, "It's the 3D printing
materials that provide many of the unique capabilities of our 3D printers.
With the introduction of several important new materials in 2011, Objet can
now boast an impressive portfolio of 68 materials of varying physical and
mechanical properties. It's the most versatile range of materials on the
market, all developed with the intention to create the most realistic
prototypes possible."

    Demonstrations of Objet's full range of materials will be available
throughout the show, including the latest releases: high temperature
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/High_Temperature ]
resistant material (RGD525), clear transparent
[http://objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] material
(Objet VeroClear), ABS-like Digital Material
[http://objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ] (RGD5160-DM),
bio-compatible
[http://objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Bio-Compatible ] material
(MED610) and the rigid opaque VeroWhitePlus
[http://objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] material.

    Showcasing the advantages of multi-material printing, the Objet260
Connex [http://objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet260_Connex ] (launched summer 2011)
and the larger Objet500 Connex
[http://objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_connex500 ], will be running live on the
stand. Gans adds, "Objet's capability to print multiple materials in a single
build is not only unique, but it can't be competed with. No other technology
can produce a part comprising 14 different material properties in a single
build with no assembly. With varying properties from rigid to rubber, opaque
to transparent, to engineering plastics simulation, Objet's Connex technology
is the pinnacle of true product realism."

    Also at the Objet stand will be the Objet desktop and Eden 3D printers.

    EuroMold visitors are also invited to enjoy Objet's technology
demonstrations and gallery of 3D printing applications at ahappy hour at6pm
on Tuesday 29th November.

    See Objet at EuroMold 2011 [http://web.objet.com/Euromold-2011.html ]
from 29th November - 02th December, stand D90, hall 11 in Frankfurt,
Germany, and pre-register for your one-on-one meeting with the Objet team
here [http://web.objet.com/Euromold-2011.html ].

    Video Resources for Editors

   
    - Objet260 Connex video
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZbRlDBScDz4 ]
    - Objet ABS-like materials video
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfpJLkX9m7I&feature=player_embedded ]
    - Objet Clear Transparency video
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pRU1htXFn8&feature=player_embedded ]
    - Objet High-Temperature video
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDJ9i2AZodQ ]
    - 3D Printed Functional Parts by TREK Bicycles
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w2wB6hW-OI&feature=player_embedded ]
    - 3D Printed Guitar Amplifiers by Fishman Acoustic Amplification
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmq2fi2xXoQ&feature=player_embedded ]

    About Objet

    Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ], is a leading provider of high
quality, cost effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A
global company, Objet has offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China,
Hong Kong, and India.

    Objet's 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any
company involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D
software or other 3D content. Companies using Objet's solutions can be
typically found in sectors [http://www.objet.com/INDUSTRIES ] such as
consumer goods & electronics, aerospace & defense, automotive, education,
dental, medical and medical devices, architecture, industrial machinery,
footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.

    Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers
[http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Case_Studies ] worldwide including a
substantial share of the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its
award-winning technology (12 awards in 5 years) is based upon over 110
patents and patent pending inventions.

    Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of over 60 materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] enable professionals to build
prototypes that accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an
end-product, even complex, assembled goods. The Objet Connex
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family ](TM) line of
multi-material 3D printers features the world's only technology to
simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different
materials into a single part and print various mixed parts on the same build
tray. Users can also create advanced composite materials, or Digital
Materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ](TM)
featuring unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet's range of over 60
3D printing materials [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] simulate
properties ranging from rigid
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] to
rubber-like
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rubber-like ],
transparent [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ]
to opaque and standard to ABS-grade engineering plastics
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ], with a large
number of in-between shore grades and shades.

    Objet's 3D printers [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Products_Overview ]
are available in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D
printers ideal for entry-level professionals all the way to industrial-scale
multi-material machines for front-line designers and top manufacturers.
Objet's 3D printers feature the industry's highest-resolution 3D printing
quality, based on 16-micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin layering, wide material
versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.

    For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more
about 3D printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read
the Objet blog [http://blog.objet.com ].

    (c) 2011 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet260 Connex, Objet Studio, Quadra,
QuadraTempo, FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330,
Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260,
Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoGray,
TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, VeroClear, VeroDent,
VeroGray, VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, Durus, DurusWhite, Digital Materials,
PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and ObjetGreen are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Objet Ltd. and may be registered in certain
jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

    Objet Media Contacts

   
    USA                                 Europe
    Caitlin Hool                        Claire Russell-Jones
    Gabbegroup                          UK Bespoke
    Tel. +1-212-220-4444                Tel: +44-1737-215200
caitlin.hool@gabbe.com</A>       E-mail. <A href="mailto:claire@bespoke.co.uk">claire@bespoke.co.uk</A>

    Japan                               China
    Masaya Takahama                     Dong Chen
    The Hoffman Agency, Japan           The Hoffman Agency, China
    Tel: +81-3-5159-2145                Tel. +86-21-6391-5869
dchen@hoffman.com</A>

    Mexico                              South Africa
    Patricia Tawil                      Alison McDonald
    IDESA                               PR Connections
    Tel. +52-55-5253-9670               Tel. +27-(0)11-468-1192
    Email. ptawil@idesap.com            Email. alison@pr.co.za

   
    Objet                               Asia Pacific
    Arita Mattsoff                      Jenny Chan
    Objet                               The Hoffman Agency
    Tel. +972-8-931-4314                Tel: +81-3-2231-8101
jchan@hoffman.com</A>

    India                               Korea
    Shivalika Chadha                    Masaya Takahama
    Avian Media                         The Hoffman Agency Korea
    Tel. + 91-9717838601                Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
    Email. shivalika@avian-media.com    Email. jhlee@hoffman.com
    Germany
    Karolina Radosevic
    Objet
    Tel. +49-7229-777-2-621
    Email. karolina.radosevic@objet.com


Source: Objet Ltd

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NetBooster and TradeDoubler Announce Strategic Partnership in Online Marketing

LONDON, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    TradeDoubler and NetBooster, two leaders in online marketing, today
announced the transfer of TradeDoubler's assets in search to NetBooster and
a strategic partnership in online marketing.

    TradeDoubler's search business manages search engine marketing
(sponsored links) and search engine optimization on behalf of clients in
over 20 countries, including GAP Europe, NET-A-PORTER, Interflora, and
Tempur. The agreement involves the transfer of all the search employees in
six European countries from TradeDoubler to NetBooster and is expected to be
completed before year-end 2011.

    Under the agreement NetBooster becomes the preferred search marketing
partner for TradeDoubler for both paid search and organic search
optimisation while TradeDoubler becomes the preferred partner for NetBooster
for services in performance marketing, such as affiliate network, campaigns
and technology solutions. By enhancing both companies' offering, the
strategic partnership will provide new and existing customers with a broader
geographical footprint in and beyond Europe and greater depth of expertise
in digital marketing and e-commerce.

    "In line with our overall strategy the partnership will allow us to
further sharpen the focus on our core business, performance based marketing.
We will strengthen our leading position and this will help us deliver
profitable and scalable growth in this area ", says CEO Urban Gillstrom.
"Our search clients as well as our employees will benefit from transferring
to NetBooster where search is core to their business and NetBooster already
has a leading position."

    The partnership provides NetBooster with a central London presence
through which to facilitate its continued growth. In addition, the
partnership fully complements the wider group's reputation for delivering
excellence in search through Guava, the pan European integrated digital
agency of which NetBooster owns the majority stake. The Guava brand, which
represents clients such as Accor, Direct Line, Churchill and Argos in the
UK, will remain unchanged. As a result of the partnership NetBooster group
would then sit in the top ten UK Search agencies by income from Search
according to the 2011 NMA league table.

    "NetBooster's acquiring of the assets of TradeDoubler's Search Business
and the formation of the partnership creates a win-win for TradeDoubler's
search customers as they maintain existing account management relationships
while benefitting from the increased power that a larger search marketing
company offers," said Raphael Zier, CEO of NetBooster. "NetBooster will now
also be able to provide our customers with even greater expertise in
performance marketing through TradeDoubler's leadership in this space within
Europe, as well as aiding our strategic growth."

    About NetBooster

    Founded in 1998, NetBooster [http://www.netbooster.com ] is an
independent group of specialist digital marketing agencies, working together
to deliver innovative services to 24 countries across the globe. NetBooster
is a pioneer of the digital marketing industry, developing and evolving its
range of online services including; Search Engine Optimisation,
Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Display Advertising, Affiliate Marketing, Website
Development, Analytics Consultancy, Social Media Marketing and specialist
Facebook Marketing Services.

    NetBooster, with its head office located in Paris, also has offices in
Spain, Italy, Germany, Finland, China, the Philippines and Brazil.
NetBooster also holds a majority share in Guava Group A/S
[http://www.guava.com ], extending its reach to Denmark, Sweden and the
United Kingdom. NetBooster is a recognised leader in the international arena
and sales exceeding EUR31 million for the 2009 fiscal year, the Group is
highly committed to growth and innovation. NetBooster's success is
re-affirmed by the financial results for 2010, showing that sales have
increased by 45% to EUR45.1 million and gross profit has increased by 52% to
EUR22.8 million.

    Managed by Raphael Zier, it carries the OSEO-ANVAR seal of approval as
an "Innovative Business" and thus its shares are eligible for FCPIs (French
Mutual funds). Shares in NETBOOSTER trade on the Alternext Paris market of
NYSE Euronext.

    About TradeDoubler

    TradeDoubler [http://www.tradedoubler.com ] is an international digital
marketing company offering a range of performance-based marketing solutions.
TradeDoubler's products and services provide companies with the tools and
expertise to drive results online whether they are looking to generate
sales, leads or traffic or drive brand awareness. Headquartered in
Stockholm, Sweden, the company boasts a unique global reach spanning 18
countries in Europe. With a breadth of expertise across multiple industry
sectors and a network of more than 138,000 publishers, TradeDoubler helps
deliver results for over 2000 advertisers including a mix of local and
international companies such as Apple Store, Dell and Kelkoo. TradeDoubler
is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Exchange. Please visit
http://www.tradedoubler.com for further information.

Source: NetBooster and TradeDoubler

For more information, please contact: PR Agencies: NetBooster UK, Steve Green, Midnight PR, Cell. +44(0)7775677101, Steve@infomob.co.uk; Vanessa Land, Devonshire Marketing, Tel. +44(0)0870-242-7469, Cell. +44(0)77768 693779, vanessa@devonshiremarketing.com

SAP Advances Enterprise Cloud Strategy, Delivers New Innovations Across Applications and Platforms

Crossgate Acquisition Enables Business Networking and Collaboration in the Cloud;

Customers and Partners Embrace Innovative Cloud Offerings;

Architecture of SAP HANA(TM) Underpins Cloud Strategy

MADRID, Nov. 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced significant new advances in the core areas of its cloud strategy: business network solutions, applications for lines of business, cloud platform development, online channels and virtualization. Customer adoption and partner success fuel these advancements to the SAP cloud portfolio. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW + SAP® TechEd, being held as a co-located event in Madrid from November 8-10.

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As cloud computing increasingly becomes a critical initiative for businesses of all sizes and across all industries, SAP is committed to bringing innovation and value to customers by leveraging its considerable assets. These include: business networks, platforms, online channel, applications and virtualization, all delivered as a service, thereby harnessing the paradigm shift in the marketplace, in an orchestrated way that offers real business value.

SAP Completes Crossgate Acquisition, Expanding Business Networking and Collaboration in the Cloud

SAP is now making it possible for organizations to connect, transact and collaborate with their customers and business partners through the cloud to enable real-time content and insights.

The recent acquisition of Crossgate, which closed on November 1, 2011, has produced new offerings for the SAP cloud portfolio, including the ability for SAP customers to connect electronically with tens of thousands of trading partners and extend a company's business processes to its community. With Crossgate, SAP will provide customers with a 360-degree service if deployed entirely in the cloud. Participation in this business network will eliminate the need for costly point-to-point integration, helping reduce complexity today while enabling cost-effective scalability of the business network for the future.

SAP also announced planned enhancements to itssocial collaboration tool, the SAP® StreamWork(TM) application. The company continues to deliver on its results-driven social enterprise strategy by marrying social and collaborative capabilities with a user's business processes and systems to help ensure successful outcomes. For more information, see: "Business Analytics from SAP Moves to the Masses, Delivering Greater Value to Business Professionals."

SAP Delivers a Technology Vision for the Future

SAP combines the unique trio of in-memory, cloud and mobility technology to drive the next-generation architecture of applications -- both on premise and on demand -- now and in the future. Customers and leading industry experts have validated this differentiated vision. The vision that SAP has laid out continues to evolve with the SAP HANA(TM) application cloud and project "River."

Now in private beta, available to select customers by invitation only, the SAP HANA application cloud will provide a flexible and simple way for customers to reap the benefits of in-memory computing technology delivered via the cloud, at a lower cost. It is a new, in-memory, cloud-based platform that will power the next generation of cloud applications from SAP. Today, the SAP® BusinessObjects(TM) Business Intelligence (BI) OnDemand solution and Charitable Transformation (ChariTra), an online network that connects people to charitable causes, are powered by the SAP HANA application cloud. More applications are planned for availability as powered by SAP HANA in the coming months. The private beta is being conducted with a limited number of select customers and partners.

SAP is moving project "River" to private beta. "River" is one of the key components of its cloud application platform-as-a-service (PaaS), offering an environment for customers and partners to extend core applications and develop and deploy business applications in the cloud. "River" is an open-standards-based development platform that includes support for multiple popular language development frameworks, collaboration capabilities on which SAP StreamWork is built and a "River" definition language to specify applications that can be implemented in any container. This aims to enable all types of developers to use their existing skill sets to build cloud extensions to existing SAP applications and new cloud-native applications.

"With these new cloud innovations, we are consolidating and removing the layers, and making it much easier for customers to consume our applications," said Dr. Vishal Sikka, member of the SAP Executive Board, Technology & Innovation, SAP AG. "By separating content from containers and making it much easier to move content around, across containers, we are delivering unbelievable efficiency in ways that weren't possible before."

Customers and Partners Rally Around Growing Cloud Application Portfolio from SAP

SAP Business ByDesign is showing maturity, with close to 1,000 customers globally, in which the average number of users per deployment is increasing steadily each quarter. New SAP Business ByDesign customers include R3D Consulting and subsidiary customers Velux (China) Co, Landi Renzo and Mahindra Satyam. To date there are over 200 resellers and 72 solution partners.

"We are both an SAP service partner and now a customer too," said Bernard Roy, president and COO, R3D Consulting. "When we saw SAP Business ByDesign in action, we realized it was the perfect cloud solution to give us the backbone to support our rapidly growing business, from a company we already know and trust."

SAP Business ByDesign now also expands mobile access to business processes via Microsoft Windows 7.5-powered mobile devices. Users can now access mobile apps integrated with SAP Business ByDesign such as sales, management approvals and reporting, and travel expense management. SAP partners can leverage this support to build mobile-accessible cloud applications integrated with SAP Business ByDesign by using the PaaS capabilities of the SAP ByDesign studio. SAP plans to continue to increase the breadth of mobile devices supported by SAP Business ByDesign.

SAP continues to grow the online channel through SAP® Store, where customers can discover and explore solutions and services from SAP and partners. In many cases, they can also test or download free trials, or purchase solutions. Now available on the Apple iTunes Store, SAP Store is the destination of choice for SAP customers for all their on-demand business software needs, from integration services and add-ons to report templates, mashups and mobile apps. Currently, there are over 100 complementary solutions for the SAP® Business ByDesign(TM) solution and mobile apps for SAP® Business Suite applications available on the store, with more added every week.

The SAP® Sales OnDemand solution, with its people-centric design, allows salespeople to collaboratively include all those who need to participate in the flow of a sales opportunity. Wave 2 of the offering is now in general availability and will follow a six-month release cycle, with the next planned wave to focus on integration with the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application, sales forecasting and partner application integration.

In addition, the SAP® Career OnDemand solution is planned for availability to pilot customers in 2012. This people-centric, collaborative solution aims to support employee goal management and career development. The SAP® Travel OnDemand solution is planned for availability for first customer trials in the coming months, with general availability targeted for 2012. The solutions will join the expanding cloud application portfolio, which also includes the SAP® Sourcing OnDemand and SAP® Carbon Impact OnDemand solutions.

Recent partnerships that have expanded on-demand solution options from SAP and extended its ecosystem include Amazon Web Services, Dell, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) coalition and Verizon.

SAP continues to deliver key products and technologies via virtual and cloud infrastructures. The company today announced a deepening of its partnerships with EMC and VMware, for more information, see: "SAP Drives Openness and Choice for Virtualization and Cloud Computing."

To learn more about Gartner's assessment of SAP's technology strategy, see: "SAP Throws Down the Next-Generation Architecture Gauntlet With [SAP] HANA."

For announcements, blog posts, videos and other coverage during SAPPHIRE NOW + SAP TechEd Madrid, visit the Events newsroom.

SAPPHIRE® NOW + SAP® TechEd Madrid

In 2011, SAP brings together its largest ecosystem education event series with its premier customer conference for a co-located event being held in Madrid, Spain, from November 8-10. With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe, and can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. SAP® TechEd brings IT managers, software developers, administrators, and business process experts together for a look under the hood of today's business motors: the latest advances in in-memory and mobile technologies, and in on-premise, on-demand, and on-device applications from SAP and more. Follow on Twitter at @SAPTechEd and @SAPPHIRENOW, and join the conversation at #SAPTechEd and #SAPPHIRENOW.

About SAP

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 176,000 customers (includes customers from the acquisition of Sybase) to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.

Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

Copyright © 2011 SAP AG. All rights reserved.

SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data contained in this document serve informational purposes only. National product specifications may vary.

Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews.

For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
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SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EST; press@sap.com

To speak with press contacts on site during SAPPHIRE NOW + SAP TechEd Madrid (from November 8-10), please dial the SAP press line at +49 (6227) 7-46315.

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SAP to Transform Traditional Database Approach With SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse, Powered by SAP HANA(TM)

Latest Innovations With SAP HANA(TM) Power Supercharged Data Warehousing Environment, Real-Time Customer Data, Online Network for Social Causes, Open Platform for Developers

MADRID, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to become an agile organization, businesses must react quickly to ever-changing requirements. To help companies achieve this goal, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that the SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW) component, powered by the SAP HANA(TM) platform, will enable customers to non-disruptively move their databases to the platform. SAP also announced SAP® Customer Segmentation Accelerator software, powered by SAP HANA; the successful pilot in India of Charitable Transformation (ChariTra), an online network for enabling social causes; and a new program for developers to build on the SAP HANA platform and leverage its ecosystem. These announcements were made at SAPPHIRE® NOW + SAP® TechEd, being held as a co-located event in Madrid from November 8-10.

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Unlocking the Potential of SAP NetWeaver BW

The power of SAP HANA dramatically enhances query performance and provides faster data loads in SAP NetWeaver BW. Using the platform can help significantly reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for customers by simplifying the administration and streamlining the IT landscape with reduced data layers. For details on the key benefits and features for customers, see "SAP Strengthens In-Memory Computing Leadership: SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, Powered by SAP HANA."

"By replacing the traditional database layer underneath SAP NetWeaver BW with SAP HANA, we are completely rethinking and renewing the traditional database approach," said Dr. Vishal Sikka, member of the SAP Executive Board, Technology & Innovation Platform, SAP AG. "More than 13,000 of our customers can now experience the unbelievable speed and flexibility of SAP HANA to support their businesses, and we can bring this innovation to customers in an entirely non-disruptive way."

"The ability to fulfill our dynamic and fast-moving business needs is key for us," said Christian Stoxreiter, head of Business Applications, Red Bull. "With SAP HANA, we will get agile capabilities to deliver new applications with high performance. Due to our global presence in over 160 countries, we load all the data during the night hours in the different time zones. Having access to the latest information without delay will make a huge difference in our ability to make the most informed business decisions. Thus, we've already been able to reduce our database size by 80 percent, from 1.5 terabyte down to 250-300 gigabyte. Next year, we are planning on expanding from just reporting to additionally including promotion management and planning."

SAP HANA Extends Reach to Business Users

SAP has added more core foundational in-memory computing technologies inside the SAP HANA platform in support pack 3 to deliver game-changing performance to accelerate customer business processes. As part of the strategy to bring the power of in-memory computing closer to the data, the platform now has both business function libraries and predictive analysis libraries incorporated to help dramatically improve customer business process performance. Business functions, such as sales forecasting based on linear regression, seasonal adjustments or other business-defined factors, are available as reusable functions directly in memory. Business users can also utilize advanced data mining and statistical algorithms, such as decision trees, to analyze the most critical factors that influence customer purchase decisions, without deploying additional statistical analysis packages, to analyze massive amounts of data in real time.

Furthermore, SAP is delivering an information composer tool for SAP HANA to enable business users to upload data simply into SAP HANA using a spreadsheet or by cutting and pasting from a clipboard to create new analyses that blend private data with centrally published data. Business users can rapidly perform new analyses to answer business questions in real time without the need to engage IT. Heavy-lifting steps in the typical data-modeling process, such as determination of data type, primary keys, join conditions, and even simple data cleansing, are largely automated using wizard-driven interaction. It closely follows the security and authorization model already defined in SAP HANA, and the resulting informational views are stored in SAP HANA along with other existing informational views created by data architects using the modeling studio within SAP HANA.

Additionally, SAP has taken steps to further improve the enterprise reliability, availability, stability and performance of SAP HANA. Fully automated backup, including point-in-time recovery is now available. Data-loading performance has also been accelerated by enabling extract-transform-and-load activities directly in the in-memory layer, accelerating the data acquisition speed. SAP HANA is also integrated with the SAP® Solution Manager application management solution, SAP NetWeaver® Identify Management component and SAP® BusinessObjects(TM) Access Control application to deliver unified lifecycle management and system monitoring, as well as comprehensive and compliant identify management across customer system landscapes.

SAP HANA Delivers Customer Data in Real Time

After the successful launch of SAP® CO-PA Accelerator software, improving the speed and depth of working with large volumes of financial data, SAP continues to expand its portfolio of solutions powered by SAP HANA with SAP Customer Segmentation Accelerator software. The software allows marketing departments to analyze and segment in ways previously unimaginable. It helps organizations build highly specific segmentations on high volumes of customer data and at unparalled speed. Marketers can now work with massive amounts of granular data to better understand customer demand, behavior and preferences -- targeting the right customers with the right offers every segment, tactic and channel. The innovative capabilities of SAP HANA combined with the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) applications empowers marketers to maximize profits with highly tailored campaigns, reduce the cost of marketing by targeting more easily high-margin customers, and quickly react like never before by optimizing campaigns and tactics.

The accelerator is also delivered as a rapid-deployment solution to help ensure a quicker time to value. The SAP rapid-deployment solution for customer segmentation with SAP HANA provides maximum predictability with a fixed cost and scope while quickly addressing one of the most differentiating marketing process.

Power of Technology Enables Social Cause

SAP today announced the launch of the global availability of the Charitable Transformation (ChariTra) online network that connects volunteers, nonprofit organizations and corporations to work together for social causes and make a difference in their communities. Created by SAP, the network harnesses the capabilities of SAP HANA, as well as cloud and mobility technologies, to drive positive impact in people's daily lives. The online network recently enabled over 50 nonprofit organizations and thousands of volunteers throughout India's Joy of Giving week, a nationwide event during which millions of people volunteered their time and resources to many causes.

The online network enables nonprofit organizations to post their resource needs to a large community of people who want to help make a difference, thus mobilizing volunteers and resources toward a specific activity. The network allows individuals and corporations to easily find causes that they want to support, connect with nonprofit organizations and other likeminded individuals and share their experiences and outcomes with others. 

Such an online network has the potential to enable millions of people and organizations around the world to collaborate and orchestrate their efforts with speed, share and analyze high volumes of data in real time, and access the network anytime and anywhere using mobile phones and other devices. It is the first transactional application that runs on SAP HANA.

SAP will now make this online network available for use by volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and corporations around the world. Visit http://www.charitraglobal.com to learn more.

SAP HANA as a Development Platform

Consumer and business requirements for real-time data consolidation, analysis and reporting demand net-new and existing solutions to serve data at speeds and scale achieved by SAP HANA. Software "powered by SAP HANA" allows customers around the globe to immediately identify applications that leverage the latest in database technology of in-memory computing, as well as the SAP reputation for stability and business innovation. As a development platform, SAP HANA is now available to all developers for custom solution development or enhancement of existing applications to meet the needs of their customer base. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com/hana/partner-benefits.

To learn more about Gartner's assessment of SAP's technology strategy, see: "SAP Throws Down the Next-Generation Architecture Gauntlet With [SAP] HANA."

For announcements, blog posts, videos and other coverage during SAPPHIRE NOW + SAP TechEd Madrid, visit the Events newsroom.

SAPPHIRE® NOW + SAP® TechEd Madrid

In 2011, SAP brings together its largest ecosystem education event series with its premier customer conference for a co-located event being held in Madrid, Spain, from November 8-10. With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe, and can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. SAP® TechEd brings IT managers, software developers, administrators, and business process experts together for a look under the hood of today's business motors: the latest advances in in-memory and mobile technologies, and in on-premise, on-demand, and on-device applications from SAP and more. Follow on Twitter at @SAPTechEd and @SAPPHIRENOW, and join the conversation at #SAPTechEd and #SAPPHIRENOW.

About SAP

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For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)

For more information, press only:
Samantha Finnegan, SAP, +1 (650) 276-9350, samantha.finnegan@sap.com, PST
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To speak with press contacts on site during SAPPHIRE NOW + SAP TechEd Madrid (from November 8-10), please dial the SAP press line at +49 (6227) 7-46315.

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

Walmart Launches New Mobile Apps to Give Customers Better Shopping Experiences Online and In-Store

In time for the holidays, new Apps for iPad and iPhone give customers advanced shopping tools for use at home and on the go

SAN BRUNO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has launched new applications for the iPhone and iPad designed to give its customers tools to plan their weekly shopping trips as well as a new way to access Walmart both in-store and online. The new apps will enable millions of customers to enjoy an enhanced, seamless shopping experience across Walmart's 3,800 U.S. stores and Walmart.com through mobile devices.

Today's announcement builds on Walmart's commitment to technology innovation for the next generation of commerce. The two free applications are the first of several mobile products to be rolled out from the recently formed @WalmartLabs group under Walmart's Global eCommerce unit. The iPhone application features new updates that include smart shopping lists with integrated access to manufacturers' coupons and support for QR code scanning. Walmart's first-ever iPad application delivers a rich experience that allows customers to browse, search and purchase their favorite items online, as well as the ability to browse the inventory of their local store from the comfort of their home.

"Today, mobile allows us to have a similar personal relationship with our customers that Sam Walton had with his customers 50 years ago when he opened the first Walmart store," said Gibu Thomas, Walmart's senior vice president of mobile and digital. "We can greet each of our customers by name, guide them through our stores, and give them product recommendations and real-time savings -- all from their mobile devices."

Consumers are using mobile devices in greater numbers this year to enhance their shopping experience. According to a recent Nielsen report,* 50 percent of mobile phone users will have smartphones by the end of 2011, and the National Retail Federation** estimates that over 52 percent of smartphone users will use their devices for holiday shopping.

New iPad App

Walmart's new app created specifically for the iPad places more time and money-saving power into the hands of its customers. Key features include:

    --  Touch-optimized shopping: Browse, search and purchase favorite items by
        combining traditional ways of shopping with the unique capabilities of
        the iPad.
    --  Browse My Store: Select any local Walmart store to see product
        availability and detailed information specific to that store.
    --  Extended inventory: Shop and purchase Walmart.com merchandise in
        addition to viewing local store inventory.

Updated iPhone App -- Smart Shopping Lists & QR Code Scanner

Walmart's new updates to its iPhone app deliver one of the most comprehensive shopping apps in retail. Creating smart shopping lists, scanning QR codes and accessing product information has never been easier. Key features include:

    --  Voice: Add items to shopping list by speaking, typing or scanning bar
        codes.
    --  Budgeting tools: Calculate total price in real-time as specific items
        are added to mobile shopping lists.
    --  Manufacturer's coupons: View applicable manufacturer coupons for
        products carried in local Walmart stores.
    --  Product information: Access product details, including customer ratings
        and reviews, as well as local product availability and prices.
    --  Sharing: Email shopping list to friends and family.
    --  Store Item Finder beta: Display in-store aisle location of products in
        select stores across the country.

The iPad app is now available for free through Apple's App Store in the Lifestyle category, and the updated iPhone app will be available soon. More information is available at http://www.walmart.com/mobile.

* "Smartphones to Overtake Feature Phones in U.S. by 2011" Roger Entner. The Nielsen Company. ** "2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey" National Retail Federation. Oct. 19, 2011.

About @WalmartLabs@WalmartLabs is based in the heart of Silicon Valley. The business unit creates platforms, products and businesses around social and mobile commerce to support Walmart's global strategy of seamlessly integrating the shopping experience between brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce.  For more information, visit http://www.walmartlabs.com.

About Walmart Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 9,700 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.

SOURCE  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

CONTACT: Walmart Media Relations, 1-800-331-0085, http://walmartstores.com/reporter

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

Redline Launches Into Licensed Microwave Market With the RDL-5000

TORONTO, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

            -- Virtual Fiber(TM) cost-effectively powers 4G and LTE

      networks, facilitates ultra high speed access for enterprises --

    Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline [http://www.rdlcom.com ]")
(TSX: RDL), a leading global provider of specialized broadband wireless
systems, today announced the availability of its high end licensed microwave
product the RDL-5000, a high capacity, high power, packet microwave radio
platform for Telecom backhaul and large enterprise connectivity.

    With demand for video and other ultra high speed IP-based data services
predicted to grow rapidly over the coming years, consuming more and more of
the available bandwidth and demanding higher speeds, networks will have to
keep pace. This means more base stations in more locations and greater
capacity between base stations and to the enterprise.

    The RDL-5000 is a key component of Redline's wireless Virtual Fiber(TM)
product line, bringing fiber-like network performance to areas where fiber
installation is challenging or cost prohibitive. It delivers high speed
connectivity wirelessly, replacing the need to dig trenches and lay wires,
and allowing service providers and enterprises alike to grow with user
demand.

    The RDL-5000 wireless radio platform delivers throughput of up to 800
megabits per second," stated Rick Cuthhill, Director Product Management for
Redline. "With it, Service Providers can easily and quickly expand the
backhaul component of their networks to meet increased demand, and deliver
ultra high speed access services to their enterprise customers."

    "Wireless backhaul is one of the fastest growing areas of our business.
To keep up with the growth in end customer demand for data services, we need
high capacity, high power microwave solutions that can be delivered cost
effectively" said Ahmed NAJI, Microwave Senior Manager with Médi Télécom,
a Redline customer and global telecoms operator in Morocco. "We really like
how the RDL-5000 provides greater capacity and lower latency at any
frequency, and unparalleled switching functionality without added latency,
and we also like that this product is being delivered and supported locally
with Redline professional services. All of this translates into a better
return on investment for us."

    The high power, high-sensitivity radio means longer ranges can be
achieved at higher data speeds, while using smaller antennas. Its built-in,
2-port, gigabit Ethernet switch provides unparalleled application
versatility and supports redundancy in both traditional point-to-point and
ring/mesh topologies for maximum flexibility in network design. The radio
operates in all of the 6 to 38 GHz licensed bands, conforming to both ANSI
and ETSI standards, and can be managed from any location through Redline's
ClearView NMS, a full-featured network management system.

    To date, the RDL-5000 has been successfully deployed in the Middle East,
North Africa and Central America. Redline will be offering the product to
its full customer base in the upcoming weeks.

    Further information on the RDL-5000 is available at
http://www.rdlcom.com/en/products/rdl-5000-radio-platform
[http://www.rdlcom.com/en/products/rdl-5000-radio-platform ].

    About Médi Télécom

    Médi Télécom, owned 40% by France Telecom/Orange, is the second
biggest global telecoms operator in Morocco, with licences for fixed, mobile
and 3G telephony, and has been active in the telecoms sector since 1999.
Over the years Médi Télécom has built an international reputation for its
expertise and know-how, capitalising chiefly on the quality of its Moroccan
human resources and its perceptive development strategy.

    About Redline Communications

    Redline Communications (http://www.rdlcom.com [http://www.rdlcom.com ]) is a
leading provider of specialized broadband wireless solutions used by
companies and governments worldwide to cost-effectively deploy distributed
services and applications. Redline systems are used to facilitate and
enhance public safety networks, deploy and extend secure networks, connect
digital oil fields, and bring dedicated internet access wherever and
whenever it's needed. Redline has been delivering powerful, versatile and
reliable wireless systems to governments, the military, oil and gas, and the
telecom industry for over a decade through certified partners in the
Americas, the Middle East, and Africa.

   
    For further information:
    Redline Communications
    Lynda Partner
    lpartner@rdlcom.com
    +1-613-618-3200

Source: Redline Communications Group Inc.

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TripIt Makes it Easy to Share Trips in Salesforce Chatter

Now Companies Can Keep Colleagues and Partners in the Know About Travel Plans through Salesforce Chatter

SAN FRANCISCO,Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TripIt, the leading mobile trip organizer from Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), today announced that trips can now be shared socially by leveraging Chatter Connect to keep colleagues, partners and contacts informed of upcoming travel plans in Salesforce Chatter, the enterprise social network.

Colleagues can discover if they're traveling to the same place around the same time, so they can coordinate transportation, client meetings, or activities - all within Chatter. Dates and locations are visible, but sensitive itinerary details remain private.

With the addition of Chatter, TripIt now makes it as easy to share trips socially with business colleagues, as it is to share them with friends on Facebook and LinkedIn. In fact, TripIt was one the flagship partners for LinkedIn Apps, and it's one of the most popular ways to share trips.

Travelers can also share trips with the click of a button on TripIt's iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone apps, as well as online. For TripIt Pro users, personal contacts added to their "Inner Circle" will automatically be notified of trip plans, unless trips are set to private. Sharing is entirely optional, and can be customized by social network, trip, and connection.

Other ways to keep colleagues in the know:

    --  TripIt Groups is a free service for companies that makes it easy to view
        and share travel plans with colleagues all in one place - in a company
        calendar or map view. More than 25,000 companies use TripIt Groups,
        ranging from those in the Fortune 500 to small businesses.
    --  TripIt for Business is a simple solution for companies who want to take
        the pain out of traveling, planning, and organizing office travel.
        Plus, TripIt for Business customers get premium calendar and group
        features including: a quick view of who's in/out today; historical and
        future month access; and company sub-groups. TripIt for Business pricing
        starts at $29/month.

About TripIt

TripIt®, the leading mobile travel organizer from Concur® (Nasdaq: CNQR), makes it easy for millions of travelers to organize and share their trips.  Simply forward confirmation emails from anywhere you book to plans@tripit.com and TripIt automagically creates one simple, smart itinerary to access on a smartphone, calendar, or anywhere online.  For even greater peace of mind while traveling, TripIt Pro acts like a personal travel assistant that keeps travelers in the know regarding flight status, alternate flights, and more; tracks all frequent traveler points in one place; and monitors eligible flights for fare refunds. TripIt for Business is an easier way for companies to organize office travel; keep track of who's traveling when and where, and whether travel dollars are being spent wisely. For more information, please visit http://www.tripit.com and follow @TripIt at http://twitter.com/tripit.

About Concur

Concur® is a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions for companies of all sizes. Concur's easy-to-use web-based and mobile solutions help companies and their employees control costs and save time. Learn more at http://www.concur.com.

SOURCE  TripIt

TripIt

CONTACT: Amy Jackson, Senior Public Relations Manager, TripIt and Concur, +1-415-401-1152, press@tripit.com

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

A Blog from Gap Inc.'s 'Shop Yourself Social' Series: Social Shopping - What Is it You Ask? Let Me Tell You...And Help You Shop

By Cacky Rhoades, Gap Inc.'s Social Shopping Advisor

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hi! My name is Cacky. Yes, Cacky, like the pants. I'm 25, fashion-obsessed and infected with social media fever. I'm a San Francisco native, but after four years in Gap Inc.'s SF headquarters, my work has taken me to New York. I now live, shop and connect virtually with Gap Inc. teams around the world from the city of all things fashion. And, I'm more ready than ever to take on the 2011 holiday shopping season as Gap Inc.'s Social Shopping Advisor.

Today, style and tech are constantly colliding. With new shopping flash sites, mobile apps, and e-deals bombarding every network-connected device and social channel, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Luckily, my lifetime of shopping experience and love for tech based retail therapy will allow me to help holiday shoppers get rid of their social shopping anxiety. Together we'll tackle this year's gift giving extravaganza with what we at Gap Inc. are calling, Shop Yourself Social.

Shop Yourself Social - Gap Inc.'s first ever crossed branded campaign - is designed to help you clear through the social media deal chaos and buy the gifts you really love (or would love to give) from our brands - Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta - for those "haunt your dreams" in a good way prices. Here's how:

One-stop-shop guide - http://www.shopyourselfsocial.com is your guide for finding the best deals and connecting with all of our brands in real time this holiday season.

SYS blog series - The site hosts a blog series penned by yours truly, Gap Inc.'s official Social Shopping Advisor featuring the latest tips on how to navigate the social media universe and get up to the minute information for finding the best gift ideas, bargains and the behind-the-scenes scoop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping.

Live Twitter feed - Check out our liveTwitter feed on http://www.shopyourselfsocial.com where you can ask me questions and share your own social shopping secrets by Tweeting to #ShopYouselfSocial. The Twitter feed will also feature updates from our brands, including Black Friday events, promotions, stores hours etc.

Magic v. Tragic - We're also holding a Facebook photo contest called Magic vs. Tragic.  As all seasoned shoppers know, sometimes the holiday shopping stars align, and you snag the ultimate shopping gem. But sometimes, you have on what I like to call "Black Friday goggles" - you know, the kind that cloud all judgment and cause you to buy things just to get the deal (case in point - flashback to 70% off a sequined tube top that's still hanging in my closet with the tags on...). Well that's the difference between Magic and Tragic - and both could potentially make you a winner.

Facebook users can upload photos of their best (Magic) and worst (Tragic) holiday purchases - past and present. The Gap Inc. Facebook fan community will vote on their favorites and the Magic and Tragic photos with the most votes will both receive a $5,000 cash prize. To enter and get more details, visit the Gap Inc. Facebook page or http://www.shopyourselfsocial.com.

Now, that's what I call social savvy shopping. Ok, with only 16 days until Black Friday, we better get started. Text and share this to everyone you know - and take advantage of this social shopping epicenter because that perfect holiday purchase might be just one Tweet away! So, ready, set, SHOP YOURSELF SOCIAL.

For a list of all Cacky's tips, her bio, headshot, or information on how to set up an interview with Cacky, please visit ShopYourselfSocial.com or e-mail press@gap.com. Connect with Gap Inc. on Facebook or Twitter.

*This blog was posted on aDressed, the official Gap Inc. blog, on November 8, 2011 as part of the 'Shop Yourself Social with Cacky' blog series.

SOURCE  Gap Inc.

Gap Inc.

CONTACT: Liz Nunan for Gap Inc., +1-415-427-2807, Press@gap.com

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