News
October 31, 2011
CSX Offers New Convenience to Customers with iPhone Application
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:14:01 AM
CSX Offers New Convenience to Customers with iPhone Application
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX (NYSE: CSX) today announced the release of a new iPhone application, ShipCSX. The application allows CSX customers to track freight shipments and trains across the CSX network. It also provides customers with specifications of rail cars such as equipment dimensions and weights. The app is a highly anticipated addition to CSX's e-commerce tools, and bolsters the company's commitment to provide reliable service to customers.
"The ShipCSX application makes planning and tracing shipments easier than ever, enabling customers to better plan for the arrival of scheduled shipments," said Eddie Chesser, director e-business CSX. "Designed with our supply chain and logistics-conscious consumers in mind, this application continues our commitment to make rail the most cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way to move freight."
The ShipCSX app provides CSX customers anywhere/anytime access to updates on the status of their rail shipments via a simple smartphone interface. Customers can retrieve up-to-date information about their shipments, including estimated times of arrivals and movement history. The ShipCSX app will allow customers to better plan operations surrounding the arrival and use of the goods shipped via CSX rail lines.
The application is available for free through the iTunes store, and currently works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, and more options are soon to come. "CSX is working to add more functionality to the app, as well as an Android-compatible version," said Steve Watkins, director of technology applications, CSX.
ShipCSX is designed for CSX customers only, and requires a secure login ID and password to access information. For more information on obtaining a login and password, customers can contact the ShipCSX team at 1 (877)-ShipCSX or at http://www.ShipCSX.com.
About CSX
CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation's leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company's transportation network spans approximately 21,000 miles, with service to 23 eastern states and the District of Columbia. CSX's network connects more than 240 short line and regional railroads and more than 70 ocean, river, and lake ports. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at http://www.CSX.com. Follow CSX on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX).
SOURCE CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation
CONTACT: Carla Groleau, +1-877-835-5279
Web Site: http://www.CSX.com
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX (NYSE: CSX) today announced the release of a new iPhone application, ShipCSX. The application allows CSX customers to track freight shipments and trains across the CSX network. It also provides customers with specifications of rail cars such as equipment dimensions and weights. The app is a highly anticipated addition to CSX's e-commerce tools, and bolsters the company's commitment to provide reliable service to customers.
"The ShipCSX application makes planning and tracing shipments easier than ever, enabling customers to better plan for the arrival of scheduled shipments," said Eddie Chesser, director e-business CSX. "Designed with our supply chain and logistics-conscious consumers in mind, this application continues our commitment to make rail the most cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way to move freight."
The ShipCSX app provides CSX customers anywhere/anytime access to updates on the status of their rail shipments via a simple smartphone interface. Customers can retrieve up-to-date information about their shipments, including estimated times of arrivals and movement history. The ShipCSX app will allow customers to better plan operations surrounding the arrival and use of the goods shipped via CSX rail lines.
The application is available for free through the iTunes store, and currently works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, and more options are soon to come. "CSX is working to add more functionality to the app, as well as an Android-compatible version," said Steve Watkins, director of technology applications, CSX.
ShipCSX is designed for CSX customers only, and requires a secure login ID and password to access information. For more information on obtaining a login and password, customers can contact the ShipCSX team at 1 (877)-ShipCSX or at http://www.ShipCSX.com.
About CSX
CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation's leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company's transportation network spans approximately 21,000 miles, with service to 23 eastern states and the District of Columbia. CSX's network connects more than 240 short line and regional railroads and more than 70 ocean, river, and lake ports. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at http://www.CSX.com. Follow CSX on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX).
SOURCE CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation
CONTACT: Carla Groleau, +1-877-835-5279
Web Site: http://www.CSX.com
888poker Takes Poker to the Ultimate Social Experience
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:49:01 AM
888poker Takes Poker to the Ultimate Social Experience
GIBRALTAR, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
888poker, the fastest growing online poker brand and the recipient of
the "Best Poker Software" EGR Award, has now introduced a private games
feature into the software, 888poker Lounges!
888poker lounges allows you to set your own private tournaments or cash
games on 888poker. Now 888poker players can truly create their own custom
poker environment and invite only the players they want to play.
Just go to the Lounge Tab in the 888poker lobby and start customizing
your game. The options are nearly endless, you can set your own limits,
format, prize structure and even add unique additional features, like
enabling PokerCam. Imagine the ability to play just your friends in a
private game AND hear and see each other via webcam.
Once you have created your private game, invite your selected friends
and players with email, Facebook and Twitter invite options.
With the ability to use your social media accounts and webcam feed at
the table, 888poker Lounges is truly an immersive social experience.
Promotion: Create or join an 888poker Lounge (private game) and win a
seat in a $3000 freeroll!
For more information about 888poker and its promotions go to
http://www.888poker.com.
What is PokerCam?
PokerCam, exclusively to 888poker, are games (cash tables and
tournaments) where players can play face-to-face with webcams.
About 888poker:
888poker.com is the fastest growing online poker brand in the industry,
hosting thousands of poker enthusiasts the world over at any given time.
With over 5 million registered members, 888poker continues to offer the best
consumer experience. 888poker strives to provide quality entertainment by
providing a safe, fun and secure poker environment. Customers play on
state-of-the-art software
[http://www.888poker.com/poker-promotions/preview-888poker-plus.htm ] with
3D, PokerCam and Teams features. As part of the 888poker experience, players
also enjoy an 888poker Rewards Program
[http://www.888poker.com/rewards/introduction ], 888poker Online Shop
[http://shop.888poker.com ] and access to My.888poker.com [
file:///C:UsersjenniferhAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindowsTemporary%20Inter
net%20Files\Content.Outlook\R2XDX6LW\my.888poker.com ] Community. For more
details go to: http://www.888poker.com
Web: http://www.888poker.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/888PokerOfficial
Social: my.888poker.com [http://www.my.888poker.com ]
Twitter: @888poker
YouTube: 888behindthescenes
[file:///C:UsersjenniferhAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindowsTemporary%20Internet%20FilesContent.OutlookR2XDX6LWyoutube.com888behindthescenes ]
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Huxley
Global PR and Marketing- 888poker
media@888poker.com
Source: 888poker.com
+44(0)207-487-8694
GIBRALTAR, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
888poker, the fastest growing online poker brand and the recipient of
the "Best Poker Software" EGR Award, has now introduced a private games
feature into the software, 888poker Lounges!
888poker lounges allows you to set your own private tournaments or cash
games on 888poker. Now 888poker players can truly create their own custom
poker environment and invite only the players they want to play.
Just go to the Lounge Tab in the 888poker lobby and start customizing
your game. The options are nearly endless, you can set your own limits,
format, prize structure and even add unique additional features, like
enabling PokerCam. Imagine the ability to play just your friends in a
private game AND hear and see each other via webcam.
Once you have created your private game, invite your selected friends
and players with email, Facebook and Twitter invite options.
With the ability to use your social media accounts and webcam feed at
the table, 888poker Lounges is truly an immersive social experience.
Promotion: Create or join an 888poker Lounge (private game) and win a
seat in a $3000 freeroll!
For more information about 888poker and its promotions go to
http://www.888poker.com.
What is PokerCam?
PokerCam, exclusively to 888poker, are games (cash tables and
tournaments) where players can play face-to-face with webcams.
About 888poker:
888poker.com is the fastest growing online poker brand in the industry,
hosting thousands of poker enthusiasts the world over at any given time.
With over 5 million registered members, 888poker continues to offer the best
consumer experience. 888poker strives to provide quality entertainment by
providing a safe, fun and secure poker environment. Customers play on
state-of-the-art software
[http://www.888poker.com/poker-promotions/preview-888poker-plus.htm ] with
3D, PokerCam and Teams features. As part of the 888poker experience, players
also enjoy an 888poker Rewards Program
[http://www.888poker.com/rewards/introduction ], 888poker Online Shop
[http://shop.888poker.com ] and access to My.888poker.com [
file:///C:UsersjenniferhAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindowsTemporary%20Inter
net%20Files\Content.Outlook\R2XDX6LW\my.888poker.com ] Community. For more
details go to: http://www.888poker.com
Web: http://www.888poker.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/888PokerOfficial
Social: my.888poker.com [http://www.my.888poker.com ]
Twitter: @888poker
YouTube: 888behindthescenes
[file:///C:UsersjenniferhAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindowsTemporary%20Internet%20FilesContent.OutlookR2XDX6LWyoutube.com888behindthescenes ]
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Huxley
Global PR and Marketing- 888poker
media@888poker.com
Source: 888poker.com
+44(0)207-487-8694
First LTE Smartphones for AT&T Customers Available Nationwide Nov. 6
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:42:01 AM
First LTE Smartphones for AT&T Customers Available Nationwide Nov. 6
HTC Vivid and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Both Android Smartphones, Will Run on AT&T's 4G LTE Network
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting next week, more AT&T customers will be able to enjoy fast 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) speeds on new devices - including the first AT&T 4G LTE smartphones - in even more markets.
Key Facts
-- AT&T* introduced two new Android(TM) smartphones, the first to be AT&T
4G LTE-capable.
-- HTC Vivid(TM) and Samsung Galaxy S(TM) II Skyrocket(TM) will arrive in
AT&T company-owned stores and online Nov. 6.
-- AT&T 4G LTE service will launch Nov. 6 in Boston, Washington, D.C.,
Baltimore, and Athens, Ga.
-- AT&T offers the only smartphones able to utilize both LTE and HSPA+ 4G
speeds, for a consistently fast connection in and out of LTE areas.
-- The Nov. 6 launches expand AT&T's 4G LTE network to 9 markets, including
Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, and it
plans to reach 15 markets and 70 million Americans by year-end 2011.
-- AT&T exceeds commitment to offer 20 4G devices in 2011, addition of LTE
smartphones on Nov. 6 brings 4G total to 22.
-- AT&T far exceeds commitment to deliver 12 Android devices in 2011; new
LTE smartphones bring total to 21.
HTC Vivid
Realize the full power of LTE on the HTC Vivid with fast web browsing, powered by a dual core 1.2 GHz processor and a brilliant 4.5-inch qHD display. Music and Android Market apps download and are ready in a snap, or photos and video are a breeze to upload after using the exceptional camera for low-light photos and full widescreen HD video.
HTC Vivid features the acclaimed HTC Sense user experience, which includes a customizable active lockscreen that transforms the display into a real-time window to your most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather or stock updates that are viewed by simply waking up the display. Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and new widgets make HTC Sense better than ever and, by continuing to focus on the details, HTC provides a more cinematic and immersive multimedia experience with stunning imagery and audible weather effects.
-- 4.5-inch qHD display (540x960 pixels)
-- 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
-- Enhanced 8-megapixel camera with f2.2 28mm wide angle lens for low light
photos
-- 1080p HD video recording at 60 frames per second, slow motion playback
and on-device trimmer to optimize social media uploads and memory space
-- 16 GB of on-board memory, microSD expandable to an additional 32 GB
The HTC Vivid will arrive in AT&T company-owned retail stores and online Nov. 6 for $199.99 with a two-year commitment. Customers can learn more at http://www.att.com/speed.
Samsung Galaxy S(TM) II Skyrocket(TM)
Lightning fast reflexes powered by a 1.5 GHz dual core processor and AT&T 4G LTE speeds make the Galaxy S II Skyrocket faster for Web browsing and all your favorite apps. A SuperAMOLED Plus display spanning 4.5-inches is the brightest, most colorful screen on the market.
-- 4.5-inch SuperAMOLED Plus display (800x480 pixels)
-- Android Gingerbread (2.3.5)
-- 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
-- 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, with 2-megapixel
front-facing camera
-- 1080p HD video recording
-- 16 GB of on-board memory, microSD expandable to an additional 32 GB
The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket will arrive in AT&T company-owned retail stores and online Nov. 6 for $249.99 with a two-year commitment. Customers can learn more at http://www.att.com/speed.
LTE Data Plans
Customers can choose from tiered data plans starting as low as $15 per month. Existing smartphone customers do not have to make changes to their data plan. All plans include access to AT&T's national Wi-Fi network of more than 29,000 hotspots.
-- DataPlus provides 200 megabytes (MB) of data for just $15 per month. An
additional 200 MB of data usage is $15.
-- DataPro provides 2 gigabytes (GB) of data for $25 per month. An
additional 1 GB of data is $10. Customers who want to use their device
as a mobile hotspot can sign up for DataPro 4GB for $45 a month, which
lets you tether or share your data connection across multiple devices.
Customers can view all smartphone data plans at http://www.att.com/dataplans.
LTE Deployments
AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE footprint. The four markets launching Nov. 6 join Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, which were launched in September. AT&T is the only U.S. carrier providing 4G service using both HSPA+ and LTE. HSPA+, when combined with enhanced backhaul, provides customers with 4G speeds, meaning customers get a faster and more consistent 4G experience, even when outside of an AT&T LTE area. Customers of other carriers that have transitioned to 4G LTE without further speed upgrades to their existing networks are likely to see a jarring drop-off in speeds when they move out of LTE coverage.
Quotes
"The two LTE-powered superphones will be our 20th and 21st Android devices in 2011, adding to an outstanding year of Android success," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "We've far exceeded our commitment to offer 12 new Android devices this year -now including our first 4G LTE smartphones. We're delivering an incredible amount of innovation to our customers, which is a huge reason why more than half our post-paid subscribers are using a smartphone."
"We are thrilled to continue growing our relationship with AT&T and excited for the HTC Vivid to be one of the first LTE devices on AT&T for the holiday season," said Jason Mackenzie, president of global sales and marketing, HTC. "The HTC Vivid combines an exceptional display in a premium device that delivers a powerful smartphone to our customers through AT&T's fast LTE and HSPA+ 4G networks."
"AT&T's LTE network allows for quicker access, smoother streaming and faster web experiences, especially when using the powerful Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket," said Todd Pendleton, chief marketing officer, Samsung Telecommunications America. "Pairing the Galaxy S II Skyrocket with AT&T's LTE speeds, creates the ultimate smartphone experience."
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
*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.
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. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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: Warner May, +1-404-986-1807, wmay@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com
HTC Vivid and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Both Android Smartphones, Will Run on AT&T's 4G LTE Network
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting next week, more AT&T customers will be able to enjoy fast 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) speeds on new devices - including the first AT&T 4G LTE smartphones - in even more markets.
Key Facts
-- AT&T* introduced two new Android(TM) smartphones, the first to be AT&T
4G LTE-capable.
-- HTC Vivid(TM) and Samsung Galaxy S(TM) II Skyrocket(TM) will arrive in
AT&T company-owned stores and online Nov. 6.
-- AT&T 4G LTE service will launch Nov. 6 in Boston, Washington, D.C.,
Baltimore, and Athens, Ga.
-- AT&T offers the only smartphones able to utilize both LTE and HSPA+ 4G
speeds, for a consistently fast connection in and out of LTE areas.
-- The Nov. 6 launches expand AT&T's 4G LTE network to 9 markets, including
Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, and it
plans to reach 15 markets and 70 million Americans by year-end 2011.
-- AT&T exceeds commitment to offer 20 4G devices in 2011, addition of LTE
smartphones on Nov. 6 brings 4G total to 22.
-- AT&T far exceeds commitment to deliver 12 Android devices in 2011; new
LTE smartphones bring total to 21.
HTC Vivid
Realize the full power of LTE on the HTC Vivid with fast web browsing, powered by a dual core 1.2 GHz processor and a brilliant 4.5-inch qHD display. Music and Android Market apps download and are ready in a snap, or photos and video are a breeze to upload after using the exceptional camera for low-light photos and full widescreen HD video.
HTC Vivid features the acclaimed HTC Sense user experience, which includes a customizable active lockscreen that transforms the display into a real-time window to your most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather or stock updates that are viewed by simply waking up the display. Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and new widgets make HTC Sense better than ever and, by continuing to focus on the details, HTC provides a more cinematic and immersive multimedia experience with stunning imagery and audible weather effects.
-- 4.5-inch qHD display (540x960 pixels)
-- 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
-- Enhanced 8-megapixel camera with f2.2 28mm wide angle lens for low light
photos
-- 1080p HD video recording at 60 frames per second, slow motion playback
and on-device trimmer to optimize social media uploads and memory space
-- 16 GB of on-board memory, microSD expandable to an additional 32 GB
The HTC Vivid will arrive in AT&T company-owned retail stores and online Nov. 6 for $199.99 with a two-year commitment. Customers can learn more at http://www.att.com/speed.
Samsung Galaxy S(TM) II Skyrocket(TM)
Lightning fast reflexes powered by a 1.5 GHz dual core processor and AT&T 4G LTE speeds make the Galaxy S II Skyrocket faster for Web browsing and all your favorite apps. A SuperAMOLED Plus display spanning 4.5-inches is the brightest, most colorful screen on the market.
-- 4.5-inch SuperAMOLED Plus display (800x480 pixels)
-- Android Gingerbread (2.3.5)
-- 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
-- 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, with 2-megapixel
front-facing camera
-- 1080p HD video recording
-- 16 GB of on-board memory, microSD expandable to an additional 32 GB
The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket will arrive in AT&T company-owned retail stores and online Nov. 6 for $249.99 with a two-year commitment. Customers can learn more at http://www.att.com/speed.
LTE Data Plans
Customers can choose from tiered data plans starting as low as $15 per month. Existing smartphone customers do not have to make changes to their data plan. All plans include access to AT&T's national Wi-Fi network of more than 29,000 hotspots.
-- DataPlus provides 200 megabytes (MB) of data for just $15 per month. An
additional 200 MB of data usage is $15.
-- DataPro provides 2 gigabytes (GB) of data for $25 per month. An
additional 1 GB of data is $10. Customers who want to use their device
as a mobile hotspot can sign up for DataPro 4GB for $45 a month, which
lets you tether or share your data connection across multiple devices.
Customers can view all smartphone data plans at http://www.att.com/dataplans.
LTE Deployments
AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE footprint. The four markets launching Nov. 6 join Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, which were launched in September. AT&T is the only U.S. carrier providing 4G service using both HSPA+ and LTE. HSPA+, when combined with enhanced backhaul, provides customers with 4G speeds, meaning customers get a faster and more consistent 4G experience, even when outside of an AT&T LTE area. Customers of other carriers that have transitioned to 4G LTE without further speed upgrades to their existing networks are likely to see a jarring drop-off in speeds when they move out of LTE coverage.
Quotes
"The two LTE-powered superphones will be our 20th and 21st Android devices in 2011, adding to an outstanding year of Android success," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "We've far exceeded our commitment to offer 12 new Android devices this year -now including our first 4G LTE smartphones. We're delivering an incredible amount of innovation to our customers, which is a huge reason why more than half our post-paid subscribers are using a smartphone."
"We are thrilled to continue growing our relationship with AT&T and excited for the HTC Vivid to be one of the first LTE devices on AT&T for the holiday season," said Jason Mackenzie, president of global sales and marketing, HTC. "The HTC Vivid combines an exceptional display in a premium device that delivers a powerful smartphone to our customers through AT&T's fast LTE and HSPA+ 4G networks."
"AT&T's LTE network allows for quicker access, smoother streaming and faster web experiences, especially when using the powerful Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket," said Todd Pendleton, chief marketing officer, Samsung Telecommunications America. "Pairing the Galaxy S II Skyrocket with AT&T's LTE speeds, creates the ultimate smartphone experience."
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
*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.
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. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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: Warner May, +1-404-986-1807, wmay@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com
Testuff Expands Its Tools Integration to Work Simultaneously With 2 Bug-Trackers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:35:01 AM
Testuff Expands Its Tools Integration to Work Simultaneously With 2 Bug-Trackers
TEL AVIV, Israel, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Testuff Ltd. [http://www.testuff.com ] (testuff.com), a provider of
on-demand software testing services, announced the newest version of its
suite, which includes the first-in-industry ability to integrate 2
simultaneous bug tracking applications from different Testuff projects on
the same account. As with previous releases, Testuff 1.35 allows users to
manage software tests, execute automated tracking, and report defects.
However, the company's newest update grants unprecedented flexibility to
users, allowing them to report their bugs in their local environment.
Previous versions of the Testuff suite included integration with many
popular trackers such as Jira, FogBugz, Bugzilla, Mantis, Rally and Redmine.
The latest version adds two more bug trackers, ChiliProject and Youtrack,
bringing the total number of integrated trackers to 22.
Testuff 1.35 is the 36th consecutive monthly release launched by the
company. Says Arik Aharoni, CEO of Testuff: "Our policy is to let our
customers choose their other testing tools and not to limit them. Different
testers prefer to use different applications, and we've designed our suite
to offer the greatest flexibility, ease, and adaptability possible. This is
why we have also recently enabled a new and improved API for our services,
allowing users to better integrate their automation testing tools with
Testuff."
As with previous versions, Testuff 1.35 already includes requirements
management, test cases, test planning and execution, defect reporting, video
recording and playback, time management, and integration with many leading
bug trackers and automation tools.
Testuff has enjoyed much success over its 4 years of operation, thanks
to the regular feedback it solicits from its growing customer base. More
than 4,100 companies across 42 different countries have already registered
the SaaS-based tool.
About Testuff
Testuff Ltd. was established in January 2007 with the purpose of
creating better tools and services for the software quality assurance (QA)
community. Testuff is a privately held company based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
For more information about Testuff or to download the company test
management tool, please visit http://www.testuff.com.
Source: Testuff Ltd.
Contact: Gil Bloom, Business Development & Marketing,
Email: gil@testuff.com, Tel: +972-54-7434465
TEL AVIV, Israel, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Testuff Ltd. [http://www.testuff.com ] (testuff.com), a provider of
on-demand software testing services, announced the newest version of its
suite, which includes the first-in-industry ability to integrate 2
simultaneous bug tracking applications from different Testuff projects on
the same account. As with previous releases, Testuff 1.35 allows users to
manage software tests, execute automated tracking, and report defects.
However, the company's newest update grants unprecedented flexibility to
users, allowing them to report their bugs in their local environment.
Previous versions of the Testuff suite included integration with many
popular trackers such as Jira, FogBugz, Bugzilla, Mantis, Rally and Redmine.
The latest version adds two more bug trackers, ChiliProject and Youtrack,
bringing the total number of integrated trackers to 22.
Testuff 1.35 is the 36th consecutive monthly release launched by the
company. Says Arik Aharoni, CEO of Testuff: "Our policy is to let our
customers choose their other testing tools and not to limit them. Different
testers prefer to use different applications, and we've designed our suite
to offer the greatest flexibility, ease, and adaptability possible. This is
why we have also recently enabled a new and improved API for our services,
allowing users to better integrate their automation testing tools with
Testuff."
As with previous versions, Testuff 1.35 already includes requirements
management, test cases, test planning and execution, defect reporting, video
recording and playback, time management, and integration with many leading
bug trackers and automation tools.
Testuff has enjoyed much success over its 4 years of operation, thanks
to the regular feedback it solicits from its growing customer base. More
than 4,100 companies across 42 different countries have already registered
the SaaS-based tool.
About Testuff
Testuff Ltd. was established in January 2007 with the purpose of
creating better tools and services for the software quality assurance (QA)
community. Testuff is a privately held company based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
For more information about Testuff or to download the company test
management tool, please visit http://www.testuff.com.
Source: Testuff Ltd.
Contact: Gil Bloom, Business Development & Marketing,
Email: gil@testuff.com, Tel: +972-54-7434465
ATK and Air Force Successfully Test New Large Class Stage III Rocket Motor
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:21:02 AM
ATK and Air Force Successfully Test New Large Class Stage III Rocket Motor
ATK Rocket Motor Represents Air Force's First Investment in Developing Potential Family of Motors Capability
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ATK (NYSE: ATK) and the United States Air Force successfully tested ATK's newly developed Large Class (92-inch diameter) Stage III solid rocket motor at the Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) in Tennessee.
The Stage III motor is designed to ignite at altitudes in excess of 85,000 feet. In order to accurately test the motor's performance the static fire was conducted at AEDC using a vacuum chamber specially designed to simulate upper atmospheric conditions. Preliminary data show all channels of data were collected, and performance appears to be within predictions.
The high-performance motor was developed by ATK for the Large Class Stage III program and uses emerging technologies from other Air Force developmental programs including the Propulsion Application Program and Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology. The contract is managed out of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill Air Force Base.
The Air Force has been tasked with maturing and demonstrating available technologies in a Large Class Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) and with demonstrating a potential Family of Motors (FOM) capability applicable to future propulsion systems. FOM capability would save the Air Force future development costs by assembling an array of existing rocket motors that could be combined to meet most all future mission requirements at a fraction of the cost of developing new propulsion systems for each mission.
"The successful motor firing was an important milestone for the US Air Force's Large Class Stage III program," said Scott Lehr, ATK Aerospace Systems vice president and general manager of Strategic and Commercial Systems. "This Stage III motor demonstrates additional performance beyond ATK's baseline CASTOR 30 motor, using state-of-the-art solid propulsion technologies. The results of this test are important and will apply directly to the development of next-generation systems."
ATK has a successful history of designing, fabricating, integrating, testing and delivering more than 3,800 stage motors in direct support of Department of Defense missions. As potential Family of Motors candidates, ATK's Large Class Stage I and Stage III motors could support multiple missions such as Conventional Strike Missile and Operationally Responsive Space.
The Large Class Stage III program is conducted under the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Demonstration/Validation Propulsion Applications Program funding to support the demonstration of technologies applicable to future strategic programs.
ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 23 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com.
Note to Editor: High-res images available upon request.
Certain information discussed in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although ATK believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Among those factors are: challenges inherent in the development new rocket motor technology, changes in governmental spending, budgetary policies and product sourcing strategies; the company's competitive environment; the terms and timing of awards and contracts; and economic conditions. ATK undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For further information on factors that could impact ATK, and statements contained herein, please refer to ATK's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Contact: Investor Contact:
Trina Patterson Steve Wold
Phone: 801-699-0943 Phone: 952-351-3056
E-mail:
trina.patterson@atk.com E-mail: steve.wold@atk.com
SOURCE ATK
ATK
Web Site: http://www.atk.com
ATK Rocket Motor Represents Air Force's First Investment in Developing Potential Family of Motors Capability
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ATK (NYSE: ATK) and the United States Air Force successfully tested ATK's newly developed Large Class (92-inch diameter) Stage III solid rocket motor at the Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) in Tennessee.
The Stage III motor is designed to ignite at altitudes in excess of 85,000 feet. In order to accurately test the motor's performance the static fire was conducted at AEDC using a vacuum chamber specially designed to simulate upper atmospheric conditions. Preliminary data show all channels of data were collected, and performance appears to be within predictions.
The high-performance motor was developed by ATK for the Large Class Stage III program and uses emerging technologies from other Air Force developmental programs including the Propulsion Application Program and Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology. The contract is managed out of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill Air Force Base.
The Air Force has been tasked with maturing and demonstrating available technologies in a Large Class Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) and with demonstrating a potential Family of Motors (FOM) capability applicable to future propulsion systems. FOM capability would save the Air Force future development costs by assembling an array of existing rocket motors that could be combined to meet most all future mission requirements at a fraction of the cost of developing new propulsion systems for each mission.
"The successful motor firing was an important milestone for the US Air Force's Large Class Stage III program," said Scott Lehr, ATK Aerospace Systems vice president and general manager of Strategic and Commercial Systems. "This Stage III motor demonstrates additional performance beyond ATK's baseline CASTOR 30 motor, using state-of-the-art solid propulsion technologies. The results of this test are important and will apply directly to the development of next-generation systems."
ATK has a successful history of designing, fabricating, integrating, testing and delivering more than 3,800 stage motors in direct support of Department of Defense missions. As potential Family of Motors candidates, ATK's Large Class Stage I and Stage III motors could support multiple missions such as Conventional Strike Missile and Operationally Responsive Space.
The Large Class Stage III program is conducted under the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Demonstration/Validation Propulsion Applications Program funding to support the demonstration of technologies applicable to future strategic programs.
ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 23 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com.
Note to Editor: High-res images available upon request.
Certain information discussed in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although ATK believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Among those factors are: challenges inherent in the development new rocket motor technology, changes in governmental spending, budgetary policies and product sourcing strategies; the company's competitive environment; the terms and timing of awards and contracts; and economic conditions. ATK undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For further information on factors that could impact ATK, and statements contained herein, please refer to ATK's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Contact: Investor Contact:
Trina Patterson Steve Wold
Phone: 801-699-0943 Phone: 952-351-3056
E-mail:
trina.patterson@atk.com E-mail: steve.wold@atk.com
SOURCE ATK
ATK
Web Site: http://www.atk.com
BBVA Compass Announces Launch of Native Application for Blackberry PlayBook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
BBVA Compass Announces Launch of Native Application for Blackberry PlayBook
HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass today launched a native application for the BlackBerry® PlayBook(TM). The free mobile application will allow users to check balances, view posted and pending transactions, view check images, transfer funds between BBVA Compass accounts and locate BBVA Compass branches.
"At BBVA Compass, we are committed to providing our customers access to their accounts via their preferred mobile device," said Alex Carriles, BBVA Compass senior vice president and director of mobile banking and internet strategies. "Our goal is to fully utilize the capabilities of each unique mobile platform, thereby creating the best possible user experience."
Chris Causey, BBVA Compass vice president and mobile services manager, added, "We realize to meet our customers' needs, we have to embrace new platforms, especially in the mobile industry."
BBVA Compass is the first U.S.-based financial institution to develop a native application for the BlackBerry® PlayBook and is one of a few financial institutions with a native application for BlackBerry® smartphones. BBVA Compass also offers native mobile banking applications for the iPad® and iPhone® mobile digital devices as well as the Android(TM) mobile technology platform
For more information on additional BBVA Compass Mobile Banking applications, visit http://bbvacompass.com/go/mobile. BlackBerry® and BlackBerry PlayBook(TM) are trademarks of Research in Motion Limited Corporation Canada; iPad® and iPhone® are trademarks of Apple, Inc.; and Android(TM) is a trademark of Google, Inc.
ABOUT BBVA COMPASS
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates more than 712 branches including 374 in Texas, 93 in Alabama, 78 in Arizona, 65 in California, 45 in Florida, 36 in Colorado and 21 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (4th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the nation's leading Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders, earning 'Lender of the Year' honors in 2009 and 2010. Additional information concerning BBVA Compass can be found on our website http://www.bbvacompass.com.
BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a financial services group with approximately $800 billion in total assets, 48 million clients, 7,400 branches and approximately 110,000 employees in more than 30 countries. BBVA ranks among the top 20 largest financial institutions in the world based on market capitalization and 17th in Global Finance magazine's list of the "World's 50 Safest Banks" for 2011. BBVA provides its customers around the world with a full range of financial services, including commercial and wholesale banking, retail banking services, consumer loans, mortgages, credit cards, securities brokerage, wealth management, pension plan management and insurance. The BBVA Group maintains a leadership position in Spain, Mexico, Latin America and the Sunbelt Region of the United States, as well as operations in China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at http://www.bbva.com.
Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank.
SOURCE BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass
CONTACT: Renee Meaux, External Communications, +1-713-831-7333, renee.meaux@bbvacompass.com
Web Site: http://www.bbvacompass.com
HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass today launched a native application for the BlackBerry® PlayBook(TM). The free mobile application will allow users to check balances, view posted and pending transactions, view check images, transfer funds between BBVA Compass accounts and locate BBVA Compass branches.
"At BBVA Compass, we are committed to providing our customers access to their accounts via their preferred mobile device," said Alex Carriles, BBVA Compass senior vice president and director of mobile banking and internet strategies. "Our goal is to fully utilize the capabilities of each unique mobile platform, thereby creating the best possible user experience."
Chris Causey, BBVA Compass vice president and mobile services manager, added, "We realize to meet our customers' needs, we have to embrace new platforms, especially in the mobile industry."
BBVA Compass is the first U.S.-based financial institution to develop a native application for the BlackBerry® PlayBook and is one of a few financial institutions with a native application for BlackBerry® smartphones. BBVA Compass also offers native mobile banking applications for the iPad® and iPhone® mobile digital devices as well as the Android(TM) mobile technology platform
For more information on additional BBVA Compass Mobile Banking applications, visit http://bbvacompass.com/go/mobile. BlackBerry® and BlackBerry PlayBook(TM) are trademarks of Research in Motion Limited Corporation Canada; iPad® and iPhone® are trademarks of Apple, Inc.; and Android(TM) is a trademark of Google, Inc.
ABOUT BBVA COMPASS
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates more than 712 branches including 374 in Texas, 93 in Alabama, 78 in Arizona, 65 in California, 45 in Florida, 36 in Colorado and 21 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (4th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the nation's leading Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders, earning 'Lender of the Year' honors in 2009 and 2010. Additional information concerning BBVA Compass can be found on our website http://www.bbvacompass.com.
BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a financial services group with approximately $800 billion in total assets, 48 million clients, 7,400 branches and approximately 110,000 employees in more than 30 countries. BBVA ranks among the top 20 largest financial institutions in the world based on market capitalization and 17th in Global Finance magazine's list of the "World's 50 Safest Banks" for 2011. BBVA provides its customers around the world with a full range of financial services, including commercial and wholesale banking, retail banking services, consumer loans, mortgages, credit cards, securities brokerage, wealth management, pension plan management and insurance. The BBVA Group maintains a leadership position in Spain, Mexico, Latin America and the Sunbelt Region of the United States, as well as operations in China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at http://www.bbva.com.
Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank.
SOURCE BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass
CONTACT: Renee Meaux, External Communications, +1-713-831-7333, renee.meaux@bbvacompass.com
Web Site: http://www.bbvacompass.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
iCruise.com® Launches Mobile Cruise Website with Online Booking
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online travel retailer, iCruise.com® announced today the launch of its mobile cruise website, http://m.icruise.com. The new site provides real time cruise pricing and booking capability and offers much of the same functionality as the company website http://www.iCruise.com, but optimized for hand-held mobile devices.
The iCruise® mobile website features an easy to use layout with comprehensive information on more than 20 cruise lines, 200 ships, and 12,000 itineraries. Additionally, the iCruise® mobile website includes ship amenities, public room photos, port information, and complete online pricing and booking on 10 cruise lines including Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Disney Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
"The number of people visiting our websites from mobile devices is growing," said Uf Tukel, Co-President and co-founder of iCruise.com® parent company WMPH Vacations, "Clearly clients are changing - not only in how they search and buy cruises, but how they communicate as well. We want to give them the tools they need to make it easy and convenient to work with us in any way they want."
This is the third initiative in mobile cruise retailing from iCruise.com. Its CruiseFinder(TM) iPhone and Android apps are the most popular and comprehensive mobile cruise apps in the travel industry. Both are available as free downloads on the iTunes Appstore and in the Android Marketplace or at the company's website at http://www.iCruise.com/mobileapps
About http://www.iCruise.com: iCruise® is a unit of WMPH Vacations, an award-winning global cruise and travel retail company headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida. WMPH also operates http://www.CruiseCheap.com, http://www.EuropeCruises.com, http://www.AlaskaCruises.com, http://www.HawaiiCruiseOutlet.com, and http://www.RegentCruises.com.
For More Information Contact:
Uf Tukel - President WMPH Vacations
Tel: (800) 427-8473 ext 7844 - Email: Uf.Tukel@WMPH.com
SOURCE iCruise.com
iCruise.com
Web Site: http://m.icruise.com
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online travel retailer, iCruise.com® announced today the launch of its mobile cruise website, http://m.icruise.com. The new site provides real time cruise pricing and booking capability and offers much of the same functionality as the company website http://www.iCruise.com, but optimized for hand-held mobile devices.
The iCruise® mobile website features an easy to use layout with comprehensive information on more than 20 cruise lines, 200 ships, and 12,000 itineraries. Additionally, the iCruise® mobile website includes ship amenities, public room photos, port information, and complete online pricing and booking on 10 cruise lines including Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Disney Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
"The number of people visiting our websites from mobile devices is growing," said Uf Tukel, Co-President and co-founder of iCruise.com® parent company WMPH Vacations, "Clearly clients are changing - not only in how they search and buy cruises, but how they communicate as well. We want to give them the tools they need to make it easy and convenient to work with us in any way they want."
This is the third initiative in mobile cruise retailing from iCruise.com. Its CruiseFinder(TM) iPhone and Android apps are the most popular and comprehensive mobile cruise apps in the travel industry. Both are available as free downloads on the iTunes Appstore and in the Android Marketplace or at the company's website at http://www.iCruise.com/mobileapps
About http://www.iCruise.com: iCruise® is a unit of WMPH Vacations, an award-winning global cruise and travel retail company headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida. WMPH also operates http://www.CruiseCheap.com, http://www.EuropeCruises.com, http://www.AlaskaCruises.com, http://www.HawaiiCruiseOutlet.com, and http://www.RegentCruises.com.
For More Information Contact:
Uf Tukel - President WMPH Vacations
Tel: (800) 427-8473 ext 7844 - Email: Uf.Tukel@WMPH.com
SOURCE iCruise.com
iCruise.com
Web Site: http://m.icruise.com
LivingSocial Adds 20 New North American Markets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
LivingSocial Adds 20 New North American Markets
LivingSocial Families Available in 189 Markets; Daily Deals Now Available in 608 Markets Globally
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --LivingSocial today announced the addition of 20 new markets to its roster of Daily Deals and LivingSocial Families areas, making finding new favorites and saving a bundle easier than ever. LivingSocial Families is now available to residents and visitors in 15 new areas, giving access to great family deals each week. LivingSocial Daily Deals, which are handpicked by local experts, allow residents and visitors of five new areas to explore their city at an exceptional value.
LivingSocial FamiliesFamily-friendly deals are now live in 189 markets, including:
-- Bergen County, N.J.
-- Carmel and Fishers, Ind.
-- Cobb County, G.A.
-- Coral Gables, Fla.
-- Fort Myers, Fla.
-- North Miami, Fla.
-- Oklahoma City, Okla.
-- Orange County South, Calif.
-- Portland Eastside, Ore.
-- Round Rock, Texas
-- Suffolk County, N.Y.
-- West Valley, Ariz.
-- Westchester County, N.Y.
-- Winston Salem, N.C.
-- Woodlands, Texas
Selected by a dedicated team of on-the-ground experts, offers from LivingSocial Families are available for one full week to allow busy mamas and papas time to coordinate plans with family and friends.
LivingSocial Daily DealsSince 2009, members have experienced restaurants, shops, services and more at a value thanks to LivingSocial Daily Deals, now available in 608 markets. These offers feature significant savings on local experiences and are now available to folks who frequent:
-- Billings, Mont.
-- Brampton, Ontario
-- Naples, Fla.
-- Palm Bay, Fla.
-- Roanoke, Va.
In addition to LivingSocial Families and Daily Deals, members can find even more fun with:
-- LivingSocial Escapes - affordable, accessible "trips in a box" inspiring
people around the world to find, share and enjoy unique travel
experiences;
-- LivingSocial Adventures - fully-produced events and excursions
encouraging members to try something they wouldn't have or perhaps
didn't know existed nearby; and
-- LivingSocial Instant Deals - real-time, instant offerings delivered via
smartphones and the web helping answer the question, "What is cool to do
right now?" - currently available in select markets including New York
City, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago.
Taking part in the LivingSocial fun couldn't be easier: deals are delivered to members through the LivingSocial website, a daily email blast and through apps for iPhone and Android devices. The deal is available to anyone who clicks on it during the time it is live. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users a chance to get their deal for free. Once a deal is purchased, the buyer can share the deal using a unique link generated at checkout. If three friends purchase the deal through the link, the original buyer's deal is free.
For a full list of LivingSocial products and the cities where products are available, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial. Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.
LivingSocial products and services are subject to the Terms and Conditions found at livingsocial.com/terms.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial helps people around the world find, share and enjoy great local deals and new experiences. We'll help you get more out of your city. Through its daily deal e-mails and alerts, LivingSocial introduces members to handpicked local businesses, products or services each day at significant savings. With a range of products for different interests, like Families and Adventures, LivingSocial helps delight members with the perfect deal for them. Other services include LivingSocial Escapes, which features easy "vacations in a box" to leading destinations, and LivingSocial Instant, which helps members discover real-time discounts at nearby restaurants, stores and businesses. LivingSocial works with each merchant partner to create customized marketing solutions that attract and retain loyal, long-term customers. Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 46 million members in 25 countries.
SOURCE LivingSocial
LivingSocial
CONTACT: Jody Gavin of LivingSocial, +1-202-695-7127, Jody.Gavin@LivingSocial.com
Web Site: http://www.livingsocial.com
LivingSocial Families Available in 189 Markets; Daily Deals Now Available in 608 Markets Globally
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --LivingSocial today announced the addition of 20 new markets to its roster of Daily Deals and LivingSocial Families areas, making finding new favorites and saving a bundle easier than ever. LivingSocial Families is now available to residents and visitors in 15 new areas, giving access to great family deals each week. LivingSocial Daily Deals, which are handpicked by local experts, allow residents and visitors of five new areas to explore their city at an exceptional value.
LivingSocial FamiliesFamily-friendly deals are now live in 189 markets, including:
-- Bergen County, N.J.
-- Carmel and Fishers, Ind.
-- Cobb County, G.A.
-- Coral Gables, Fla.
-- Fort Myers, Fla.
-- North Miami, Fla.
-- Oklahoma City, Okla.
-- Orange County South, Calif.
-- Portland Eastside, Ore.
-- Round Rock, Texas
-- Suffolk County, N.Y.
-- West Valley, Ariz.
-- Westchester County, N.Y.
-- Winston Salem, N.C.
-- Woodlands, Texas
Selected by a dedicated team of on-the-ground experts, offers from LivingSocial Families are available for one full week to allow busy mamas and papas time to coordinate plans with family and friends.
LivingSocial Daily DealsSince 2009, members have experienced restaurants, shops, services and more at a value thanks to LivingSocial Daily Deals, now available in 608 markets. These offers feature significant savings on local experiences and are now available to folks who frequent:
-- Billings, Mont.
-- Brampton, Ontario
-- Naples, Fla.
-- Palm Bay, Fla.
-- Roanoke, Va.
In addition to LivingSocial Families and Daily Deals, members can find even more fun with:
-- LivingSocial Escapes - affordable, accessible "trips in a box" inspiring
people around the world to find, share and enjoy unique travel
experiences;
-- LivingSocial Adventures - fully-produced events and excursions
encouraging members to try something they wouldn't have or perhaps
didn't know existed nearby; and
-- LivingSocial Instant Deals - real-time, instant offerings delivered via
smartphones and the web helping answer the question, "What is cool to do
right now?" - currently available in select markets including New York
City, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago.
Taking part in the LivingSocial fun couldn't be easier: deals are delivered to members through the LivingSocial website, a daily email blast and through apps for iPhone and Android devices. The deal is available to anyone who clicks on it during the time it is live. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users a chance to get their deal for free. Once a deal is purchased, the buyer can share the deal using a unique link generated at checkout. If three friends purchase the deal through the link, the original buyer's deal is free.
For a full list of LivingSocial products and the cities where products are available, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial. Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.
LivingSocial products and services are subject to the Terms and Conditions found at livingsocial.com/terms.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial helps people around the world find, share and enjoy great local deals and new experiences. We'll help you get more out of your city. Through its daily deal e-mails and alerts, LivingSocial introduces members to handpicked local businesses, products or services each day at significant savings. With a range of products for different interests, like Families and Adventures, LivingSocial helps delight members with the perfect deal for them. Other services include LivingSocial Escapes, which features easy "vacations in a box" to leading destinations, and LivingSocial Instant, which helps members discover real-time discounts at nearby restaurants, stores and businesses. LivingSocial works with each merchant partner to create customized marketing solutions that attract and retain loyal, long-term customers. Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 46 million members in 25 countries.
SOURCE LivingSocial
LivingSocial
CONTACT: Jody Gavin of LivingSocial, +1-202-695-7127, Jody.Gavin@LivingSocial.com
Web Site: http://www.livingsocial.com
Aon eSolutions Launches RIScloud, the Next-Generation Cloud Solution Designed and Built for the Risk, Insurance and Safety Community
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Aon eSolutions Launches RIScloud, the Next-Generation Cloud Solution Designed and Built for the Risk, Insurance and Safety Community
CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon eSolutions, the technology solutions business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), today announced the launch of RIScloud, the next-generation community cloud solution for the risk, insurance and safety management community. Aon eSolutions is the original cloud provider to the risk, insurance and safety community; the business took its hosted solutions clients online in 2001.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100719/AQ37264LOGO)
CEO Kathleen Burns gave clients a sneak peek earlier this month at the 12th Annual Aon eSolutions Experience Conference in Miami. "With all of the noise out there, it is tempting to think that a cloud is a cloud is a cloud," Burns said. "We're seeing that misperception fall away as our clients are introduced to RIScloud."
Whereas other providers outsource key components of their cloud-technology infrastructure, Aon eSolutions fully manages and controls RIScloud. The business invested in a comprehensive end-to-end community cloud solution (as opposed to following the commodity cloud model, for which outsourcing to third parties is foundational). Aon eSolutions took this direction for the purpose of most thoroughly mitigating the inherent exposures faced by its clients in their stewardship of sensitive, highly regulated data.
As a result of this strategic investment, through RIScloud, Aon eSolutions meets the highest security standards specific to the needs of the risk, insurance and safety community; for example, the business is the first and only cloud provider in the risk, insurance and safety management community to provide full data encryption at rest, which means that every client record is encrypted in its entirety--not just selected fields.
"We encourage the community to evaluate its cloud options as rigorously as they would any risk scenario," added Burns.
RIScloud provides unparalleled contractual service level agreements and metrics. These service levels and metrics apply to each stage of the data life cycle and encompass:
-- Data hosting
-- Transmission
-- Application performance
-- Data security and privacy
-- External certifications
-- Regulatory compliance
"With RIScloud, Aon eSolutions alone is fully accountable to our hosted clients, including their compliance needs," said Paul Holden, CIO of Aon eSolutions. "This means we are not only helping our clients meet today's regulations; we are looking ahead to identify regulations on the horizon and implement those standards ahead of time."
For more information about RIScloud, visit http://www.aon-esolutions.com/riscloud
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About Aon eSolutionsAon eSolutions is the technology solutions business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON) and provides award-winning technology-based tools that improve the management of risk, insurance and safety programs. These personalized and configurable best-in-class systems -- AonLine, iVOS, RiskConsole and SafetyLogic -- each provide measurable value by aggregating data, streamlining business processes and optimizing resources. Visit http://www.aon-esolutions.com for more information.
About AonAon Corporation (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing. Through its more than 60,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to deliver distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally in over 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008, 2009 and 2010 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008 and 2009. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on revenues in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary 2007-2010, best reinsurance intermediary 2006-2010, best captives manager 2009-2010, and best employee benefits consulting firm 2007-2009 by the readers of Business Insurance. Visit http://www.aon.com for more information on Aon and http://www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.
Media Contact:Glenn PeakeAon eSolutions +1.678.237.2518glenn.peake@aon.com
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Aon Corporation
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CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon eSolutions, the technology solutions business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), today announced the launch of RIScloud, the next-generation community cloud solution for the risk, insurance and safety management community. Aon eSolutions is the original cloud provider to the risk, insurance and safety community; the business took its hosted solutions clients online in 2001.
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CEO Kathleen Burns gave clients a sneak peek earlier this month at the 12th Annual Aon eSolutions Experience Conference in Miami. "With all of the noise out there, it is tempting to think that a cloud is a cloud is a cloud," Burns said. "We're seeing that misperception fall away as our clients are introduced to RIScloud."
Whereas other providers outsource key components of their cloud-technology infrastructure, Aon eSolutions fully manages and controls RIScloud. The business invested in a comprehensive end-to-end community cloud solution (as opposed to following the commodity cloud model, for which outsourcing to third parties is foundational). Aon eSolutions took this direction for the purpose of most thoroughly mitigating the inherent exposures faced by its clients in their stewardship of sensitive, highly regulated data.
As a result of this strategic investment, through RIScloud, Aon eSolutions meets the highest security standards specific to the needs of the risk, insurance and safety community; for example, the business is the first and only cloud provider in the risk, insurance and safety management community to provide full data encryption at rest, which means that every client record is encrypted in its entirety--not just selected fields.
"We encourage the community to evaluate its cloud options as rigorously as they would any risk scenario," added Burns.
RIScloud provides unparalleled contractual service level agreements and metrics. These service levels and metrics apply to each stage of the data life cycle and encompass:
-- Data hosting
-- Transmission
-- Application performance
-- Data security and privacy
-- External certifications
-- Regulatory compliance
"With RIScloud, Aon eSolutions alone is fully accountable to our hosted clients, including their compliance needs," said Paul Holden, CIO of Aon eSolutions. "This means we are not only helping our clients meet today's regulations; we are looking ahead to identify regulations on the horizon and implement those standards ahead of time."
For more information about RIScloud, visit http://www.aon-esolutions.com/riscloud
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About Aon eSolutionsAon eSolutions is the technology solutions business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON) and provides award-winning technology-based tools that improve the management of risk, insurance and safety programs. These personalized and configurable best-in-class systems -- AonLine, iVOS, RiskConsole and SafetyLogic -- each provide measurable value by aggregating data, streamlining business processes and optimizing resources. Visit http://www.aon-esolutions.com for more information.
About AonAon Corporation (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing. Through its more than 60,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to deliver distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally in over 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008, 2009 and 2010 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008 and 2009. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on revenues in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary 2007-2010, best reinsurance intermediary 2006-2010, best captives manager 2009-2010, and best employee benefits consulting firm 2007-2009 by the readers of Business Insurance. Visit http://www.aon.com for more information on Aon and http://www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.
Media Contact:Glenn PeakeAon eSolutions +1.678.237.2518glenn.peake@aon.com
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sahibinden.com to Present at the NOAH Internet Conference
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:56:01 AM
sahibinden.com to Present at the NOAH Internet Conference
ISTANBUL, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Burak Ertas, CEO of sahibinden.com, is speaking in "Classified Pricing
Debate" session at this year's NOAH Internet Conference.
The very best of Europe's Internet companies & financiers are gathering
at this year's NOAH Conference to assess the state of the Internet industry.
Over 1,000 participants are expected to attend the event which features over
90 speakers from 17 countries.
"NOAH Internet Conference will bring the intelligence, innovation, and
leadership of the Internet industry together. We are particularly excited to
be participating at NOAH this year with some of the world's biggest names in
the Internet," said Burak Ertas CEO of sahibinden.com.
Burak Ertas continued, "As the largest online classifieds and
marketplace in Turkey with more than 20 million unique visitors and 2
billion page views per month, we want to contribute to an open session in
which participants can discuss and share thoughts about where European
classifieds sector is heading."
Marco Rodzynek, founder of NOAH Advisors, said: "With over 60 mio
monthly visits, sahibinden.com is a global classifieds heavyweight. Its
future in regards to monetization is as exciting as the story of usage
growth. We are looking forward to get the inside story from Burak Ertas."
This year's event will be held at Old Billingsgate, the premier
conference center at the Thames River. NOAH Advisors will again host the
NOAH Cocktail and Dinner Party at the end of Day 1 as well as networking
drinks and canapes at the end of Day 2.
About Sahibinden.com
Founded in 2000 by Aksoy Group, sahibinden.com earned a well-deserved
pioneering role in the Turkish internet sector by delivering innovative
services and products. Today, sahibinden.com is the largest online
classifieds and marketplace with more than 2.5 million active listings.
About NOAH
As with the Ark, "NOAH" represents new beginnings, group spirit and
diversity. The NOAH Internet Conference was created by NOAH Advisors, a
Pan-European internet-focused corporate finance boutique. Since its launch
in 2009, the NOAH Conference has grown into the preeminent European event
where Internet entrepreneurs, executives and investors gain deep insights
into the latest proven concepts, network with senior executives and
establish new business relationships. Known for its focus on numbers and
profitable business models, the event is also about interacting with
speakers, being inspired, and having fun.
Marco Rodzynek founded NOAH Advisors in 2009. He was previously Head of
European Internet Investment Banking at Lehman Brothers and Nomura, and has
over 14 years of investment banking experience covering the Internet space.
NOAH Advisors has advised successfully on many high profile Internet
transactions including Bigpoint, Fotolia, Softonic, EnGrande and Yatego, to
name a few. To apply for a registration code to this event, please visit
http://www.noah-conference.com.
Nilay Sever, Sahibinden, Tel: +90-535-928-49-56, Email:
Nilay.Sever@sahibinden.com
Source: sahibinden.com
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ISTANBUL, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Burak Ertas, CEO of sahibinden.com, is speaking in "Classified Pricing
Debate" session at this year's NOAH Internet Conference.
The very best of Europe's Internet companies & financiers are gathering
at this year's NOAH Conference to assess the state of the Internet industry.
Over 1,000 participants are expected to attend the event which features over
90 speakers from 17 countries.
"NOAH Internet Conference will bring the intelligence, innovation, and
leadership of the Internet industry together. We are particularly excited to
be participating at NOAH this year with some of the world's biggest names in
the Internet," said Burak Ertas CEO of sahibinden.com.
Burak Ertas continued, "As the largest online classifieds and
marketplace in Turkey with more than 20 million unique visitors and 2
billion page views per month, we want to contribute to an open session in
which participants can discuss and share thoughts about where European
classifieds sector is heading."
Marco Rodzynek, founder of NOAH Advisors, said: "With over 60 mio
monthly visits, sahibinden.com is a global classifieds heavyweight. Its
future in regards to monetization is as exciting as the story of usage
growth. We are looking forward to get the inside story from Burak Ertas."
This year's event will be held at Old Billingsgate, the premier
conference center at the Thames River. NOAH Advisors will again host the
NOAH Cocktail and Dinner Party at the end of Day 1 as well as networking
drinks and canapes at the end of Day 2.
About Sahibinden.com
Founded in 2000 by Aksoy Group, sahibinden.com earned a well-deserved
pioneering role in the Turkish internet sector by delivering innovative
services and products. Today, sahibinden.com is the largest online
classifieds and marketplace with more than 2.5 million active listings.
About NOAH
As with the Ark, "NOAH" represents new beginnings, group spirit and
diversity. The NOAH Internet Conference was created by NOAH Advisors, a
Pan-European internet-focused corporate finance boutique. Since its launch
in 2009, the NOAH Conference has grown into the preeminent European event
where Internet entrepreneurs, executives and investors gain deep insights
into the latest proven concepts, network with senior executives and
establish new business relationships. Known for its focus on numbers and
profitable business models, the event is also about interacting with
speakers, being inspired, and having fun.
Marco Rodzynek founded NOAH Advisors in 2009. He was previously Head of
European Internet Investment Banking at Lehman Brothers and Nomura, and has
over 14 years of investment banking experience covering the Internet space.
NOAH Advisors has advised successfully on many high profile Internet
transactions including Bigpoint, Fotolia, Softonic, EnGrande and Yatego, to
name a few. To apply for a registration code to this event, please visit
http://www.noah-conference.com.
Nilay Sever, Sahibinden, Tel: +90-535-928-49-56, Email:
Nilay.Sever@sahibinden.com
Source: sahibinden.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:42:01 AM
Activision's Cabela's® Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party and Cabela's Adventure Camp Are Available in Stores Tomorrow
The Cabela's Franchise Introduces Two New Motion-Based Family Games in Time for the Holidays
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) creates an exciting suite of family fun with two new motion gaming titles for the entire household as Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party and Cabela's Adventure Camp releases in stores tomorrow.
Packaged with the first-of-its-kind Top Shot Sport(TM) controller, Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party has been developed exclusively for Xbox 360® and the Kinect(TM) for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Cabela's Adventure Camp, a stimulating title for people of all ages, is available for Kinect for Xbox 360, the PlayStation®Move for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Wii(TM) system from Nintendo.
"Both Cabela's Adventure Camp and Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party give families a new way to play together on Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Move and Wii," said Pat Kelly, Senior Vice President of Studios at Activision Publishing. "We're also proud to bring the Top Shot Sport peripheral to the Kinect, as an industry leading concept, designed to help gamers fully experience and enjoy Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party."
Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is a unique arcade-style hunting game composed of a series of shooting galleries where both the player and the Top Shot Sport are the controller. The game tracks total body movement as players shoot, dodge and duck their way through a variety of obstacles while grabbing power-ups. Gamers will also explore a variety of environments as they battle with some of the world's most dangerous animals. The immersive gameplay also provides competitive entertainment for up to four friends in hot seat multiplayer.
Cabela's Adventure Camp includes motion-based outdoor activities that send players straight to summer camp, regardless of the season! With Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Move and Wii support, players will lose themselves in summer time activities such as: Thrill Hill Biking, Wild River Kayaking, Full Throttle Wave Ridingand more. Adding side-splitting high jinks to the mix, interactive griefing allows idle players to join in on the fun by knocking down trees and rocks. The brisk gameplay and fantastic variety keep everyone animated, excited and having a good time!
Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party and Cabela's Adventure Camp will be available November 1, 2011. Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is bundled with the Top Shot Sport peripheral for $69.99. Cabela's Adventure Camp is $39.99 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and $29.99 for Wii. Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is rated T for Teen and Cabela's Adventure Camp is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information, go to activisionhunts.com and please follow on Twitter @ActivisionHunts and Facebook - at Facebook.com/ActivisionHunts.
Cabela's®
Cabela's Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world's largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company's founding in 1961, Cabela's® has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter. Through Cabela's growing number of retail stores and its well-established direct business, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Cabela's also issues the Cabela's CLUB® Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program. Cabela's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CAB."
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
This product is manufactured under license from Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Kinect, Xbox, Xbox LIVE, Xbox 360, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.
For Information, Contact:
Aaron Palacios
415.706.6049
Sandbox Strategies
aaron@sandboxstrat.com
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.activision.com
The Cabela's Franchise Introduces Two New Motion-Based Family Games in Time for the Holidays
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) creates an exciting suite of family fun with two new motion gaming titles for the entire household as Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party and Cabela's Adventure Camp releases in stores tomorrow.
Packaged with the first-of-its-kind Top Shot Sport(TM) controller, Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party has been developed exclusively for Xbox 360® and the Kinect(TM) for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Cabela's Adventure Camp, a stimulating title for people of all ages, is available for Kinect for Xbox 360, the PlayStation®Move for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Wii(TM) system from Nintendo.
"Both Cabela's Adventure Camp and Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party give families a new way to play together on Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Move and Wii," said Pat Kelly, Senior Vice President of Studios at Activision Publishing. "We're also proud to bring the Top Shot Sport peripheral to the Kinect, as an industry leading concept, designed to help gamers fully experience and enjoy Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party."
Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is a unique arcade-style hunting game composed of a series of shooting galleries where both the player and the Top Shot Sport are the controller. The game tracks total body movement as players shoot, dodge and duck their way through a variety of obstacles while grabbing power-ups. Gamers will also explore a variety of environments as they battle with some of the world's most dangerous animals. The immersive gameplay also provides competitive entertainment for up to four friends in hot seat multiplayer.
Cabela's Adventure Camp includes motion-based outdoor activities that send players straight to summer camp, regardless of the season! With Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Move and Wii support, players will lose themselves in summer time activities such as: Thrill Hill Biking, Wild River Kayaking, Full Throttle Wave Ridingand more. Adding side-splitting high jinks to the mix, interactive griefing allows idle players to join in on the fun by knocking down trees and rocks. The brisk gameplay and fantastic variety keep everyone animated, excited and having a good time!
Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party and Cabela's Adventure Camp will be available November 1, 2011. Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is bundled with the Top Shot Sport peripheral for $69.99. Cabela's Adventure Camp is $39.99 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and $29.99 for Wii. Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is rated T for Teen and Cabela's Adventure Camp is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information, go to activisionhunts.com and please follow on Twitter @ActivisionHunts and Facebook - at Facebook.com/ActivisionHunts.
Cabela's®
Cabela's Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world's largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company's founding in 1961, Cabela's® has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter. Through Cabela's growing number of retail stores and its well-established direct business, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Cabela's also issues the Cabela's CLUB® Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program. Cabela's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CAB."
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
This product is manufactured under license from Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Kinect, Xbox, Xbox LIVE, Xbox 360, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.
For Information, Contact:
Aaron Palacios
415.706.6049
Sandbox Strategies
aaron@sandboxstrat.com
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.activision.com
inStream First to Offer Targeted Advertisements Through E-Receipts
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:21:05 AM
inStream First to Offer Targeted Advertisements Through E-Receipts
Digital Option Supports Growing Green Trend; Lowers Costs for Retailers
WELLESLEY, Mass., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- inStream, a leading provider of intelligent marketing solutions, today announced it has launched an e-receipt tool, allowing retailers and advertisers to deliver targeted ads to shoppers via emailed transactional receipts.
As smartphones grow more prolific, e-receipts are becoming increasingly appealing to consumers given their convenience. Shoppers can easily access records of their transactions long after their purchases are complete, while contributing to the growing effort to be green.
With inStream's e-reciept tool, advertisers can easily reach shoppers with targeted ads based on recent purchases in a given location, immediately sending third-party offers that are redeemable at a nearby retailer. By launching location-specific third-party offers on e-receipts, a new wave of impulse buying is introduced.
E-receipts also offer in-store sales clerks increased mobility and a more interactive experience with customers by eliminating lines, as an entire transaction can be done from a handheld device. Additionally, as a growing number of shoppers choose e-receipts, retailers will have an expanding database of customers to leverage for their marketing efforts.
For advertisers, retailers and shoppers, e-receipts offer a highly specific, green approach to targeted marketing that drives sales, increases efficiency and lowers costs.
About inStream
inStream helps brands and retailers drive sales and build loyalty by offering an intelligent marketing solution that delivers targeted campaigns to consumers across multiple channels, including print, mobile, digital and social. By offering a single source multi-channel marketing program that meets today's consumer demand for an easy and integrated shopping experience, inStream helps brands and retailers increase brand loyalty and drive sales. For more information, please visit: http://www.instreamglobal.com
SOURCE inStream
inStream
CONTACT: Emily Porter of Formula, +1-619-234-0345, porter@formulapr.com
Digital Option Supports Growing Green Trend; Lowers Costs for Retailers
WELLESLEY, Mass., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- inStream, a leading provider of intelligent marketing solutions, today announced it has launched an e-receipt tool, allowing retailers and advertisers to deliver targeted ads to shoppers via emailed transactional receipts.
As smartphones grow more prolific, e-receipts are becoming increasingly appealing to consumers given their convenience. Shoppers can easily access records of their transactions long after their purchases are complete, while contributing to the growing effort to be green.
With inStream's e-reciept tool, advertisers can easily reach shoppers with targeted ads based on recent purchases in a given location, immediately sending third-party offers that are redeemable at a nearby retailer. By launching location-specific third-party offers on e-receipts, a new wave of impulse buying is introduced.
E-receipts also offer in-store sales clerks increased mobility and a more interactive experience with customers by eliminating lines, as an entire transaction can be done from a handheld device. Additionally, as a growing number of shoppers choose e-receipts, retailers will have an expanding database of customers to leverage for their marketing efforts.
For advertisers, retailers and shoppers, e-receipts offer a highly specific, green approach to targeted marketing that drives sales, increases efficiency and lowers costs.
About inStream
inStream helps brands and retailers drive sales and build loyalty by offering an intelligent marketing solution that delivers targeted campaigns to consumers across multiple channels, including print, mobile, digital and social. By offering a single source multi-channel marketing program that meets today's consumer demand for an easy and integrated shopping experience, inStream helps brands and retailers increase brand loyalty and drive sales. For more information, please visit: http://www.instreamglobal.com
SOURCE inStream
inStream
CONTACT: Emily Porter of Formula, +1-619-234-0345, porter@formulapr.com
Atmel Revolutionizes Touch User Experience With Industry's Highest Performing Stylus for Tablets and Handsets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:21:05 AM
Atmel Revolutionizes Touch User Experience With Industry's Highest Performing Stylus for Tablets and Handsets
New active stylus solution delivers unprecedented capabilities including Windows 8 compatibility, 1mm stylus tip, and simultaneous touch and stylus operation
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(® )Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced maXStylus(TM), an active stylus solution for tablets and smartphones. Combined with Atmel's industry-leading maXTouch® solutions, which are powering millions of smartphones and tablets today, the maXStylus family offers an unparalleled human interface by providing simultaneous touch and stylus functionality. Referred to as multiSense functionality, this feature enables advanced gesturing such as zooming in/out while writing and scrolling; page flipping while scrolling; and selecting a tool or content.
The maXStylus family is designed to provide the most precise, high-resolution writing experience with a narrow 1mm tip, excellent accuracy and linearity of +/- 0.25mm, advanced gesturing, palm rejection and pressure sensing capability with 256 pressure levels to enhance writing/drawing experiences. The family also supports dual mechanical buttons for customizable features tailored for the end customer. The Atmel mXTS100 is the first solution sampling in this family and works seamlessly with the maXTouch E series and future maXTouch solutions.
The maXStylus family also leverages Atmel's eco-system and software partners. As a co-engineering partner to Microsoft, the mXTS100 supports Windows 8(®) and the recently launched Android 4.0(TM) Ice Cream Sandwich.
Traditional solutions today require two separate sensors to enable both stylus and finger touch functionality. With Atmel maXStylus solutions, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) can use just one sensor to implement both a stylus and touch simultaneously to simplify system design and reduce overall system cost. The new family also reduces the overall time-to-market for adding touch and stylus features to a design using award-winning maXTouch technology.
"Stylus support will be an important touch component as media tablets migrate to include more creation-oriented applications and Windows 8 incorporates a touch friendly architecture," said Rhoda Alexander, director, monitor and tablet research at IHS. "A stylus solution allows the user to move past finger input to more specific touchpoints, dramatically improving drawing, writing, and screen navigation while also providing an alternate input for gloved or mittened fingers. Handwriting capability is particularly important in Asia for character recognition and is a must have in much of the education sector. With stylus demand increasing in the fast growing tablet and smartphone markets, companies offering affordable, well designed stylus solutions are well positioned to capitalize on this rapidly growing segment."
"As the leader in the touch market, Atmel continues to offer the right features that are critical for any touch design such as the first-ever multiSense functionality," said Jon Kiachian, sr. director of touch marketing, Atmel Corporation. "Customers are demanding stylus support and we are excited to be one of the first companies to provide the highest performance, cost-optimized stylus solution for this rapidly growing segment."
For more information on the Atmel maXStylus family, please visit: http://www.atmel.com/maXStylus. To see Atmel's latest maXTouch videos, visit the Atmel YouTube Channel at http://www.atmel.com/youtube or follow Atmel on Twitter at http://www.atmel.com/twitter or Facebook at http://www.atmel.com/facebook.
Availability
The Atmel mXTS100 is sampling to lead customers in November 2011. Production quantities are expected to ship in Q1FY12.
About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
©2011 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(®), Atmel logo and combinations thereof, maXTouch® and others are registered trademarks, and maXStylus(TM) and others are trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and or other countries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.
Press Contact:
Agnes Toan, PR Manager
Tel: (+1) 408-487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com
SOURCE Atmel Corporation
Atmel Corporation
Web Site: http://www.atmel.com
New active stylus solution delivers unprecedented capabilities including Windows 8 compatibility, 1mm stylus tip, and simultaneous touch and stylus operation
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(® )Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced maXStylus(TM), an active stylus solution for tablets and smartphones. Combined with Atmel's industry-leading maXTouch® solutions, which are powering millions of smartphones and tablets today, the maXStylus family offers an unparalleled human interface by providing simultaneous touch and stylus functionality. Referred to as multiSense functionality, this feature enables advanced gesturing such as zooming in/out while writing and scrolling; page flipping while scrolling; and selecting a tool or content.
The maXStylus family is designed to provide the most precise, high-resolution writing experience with a narrow 1mm tip, excellent accuracy and linearity of +/- 0.25mm, advanced gesturing, palm rejection and pressure sensing capability with 256 pressure levels to enhance writing/drawing experiences. The family also supports dual mechanical buttons for customizable features tailored for the end customer. The Atmel mXTS100 is the first solution sampling in this family and works seamlessly with the maXTouch E series and future maXTouch solutions.
The maXStylus family also leverages Atmel's eco-system and software partners. As a co-engineering partner to Microsoft, the mXTS100 supports Windows 8(®) and the recently launched Android 4.0(TM) Ice Cream Sandwich.
Traditional solutions today require two separate sensors to enable both stylus and finger touch functionality. With Atmel maXStylus solutions, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) can use just one sensor to implement both a stylus and touch simultaneously to simplify system design and reduce overall system cost. The new family also reduces the overall time-to-market for adding touch and stylus features to a design using award-winning maXTouch technology.
"Stylus support will be an important touch component as media tablets migrate to include more creation-oriented applications and Windows 8 incorporates a touch friendly architecture," said Rhoda Alexander, director, monitor and tablet research at IHS. "A stylus solution allows the user to move past finger input to more specific touchpoints, dramatically improving drawing, writing, and screen navigation while also providing an alternate input for gloved or mittened fingers. Handwriting capability is particularly important in Asia for character recognition and is a must have in much of the education sector. With stylus demand increasing in the fast growing tablet and smartphone markets, companies offering affordable, well designed stylus solutions are well positioned to capitalize on this rapidly growing segment."
"As the leader in the touch market, Atmel continues to offer the right features that are critical for any touch design such as the first-ever multiSense functionality," said Jon Kiachian, sr. director of touch marketing, Atmel Corporation. "Customers are demanding stylus support and we are excited to be one of the first companies to provide the highest performance, cost-optimized stylus solution for this rapidly growing segment."
For more information on the Atmel maXStylus family, please visit: http://www.atmel.com/maXStylus. To see Atmel's latest maXTouch videos, visit the Atmel YouTube Channel at http://www.atmel.com/youtube or follow Atmel on Twitter at http://www.atmel.com/twitter or Facebook at http://www.atmel.com/facebook.
Availability
The Atmel mXTS100 is sampling to lead customers in November 2011. Production quantities are expected to ship in Q1FY12.
About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
©2011 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(®), Atmel logo and combinations thereof, maXTouch® and others are registered trademarks, and maXStylus(TM) and others are trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and or other countries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
TI Introduces Sitara(TM) AM335x ARM® Microprocessors, the Industry's First $5 High-Performance, Feature-Packed ARM Cortex(TM)-A8 Devices
Boost existing ARM9(TM) designs with 3D graphics, touch screens, Gigabit Ethernet, high-bandwidth connectivity and more - without increasing cost or power
-- Get to market in six months with easy, $89 open source hardware platform and free software development kit, supporting Android, Linux and Windows Embedded Compact 7
-- Add increased functionality to portable navigation systems, handheld gaming and educational devices, home/building automation and more
-- Migrate seamlessly from other ARM designs using flexible software and tools
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine upgrading from ARM9(TM)-based product designs to add 3D interactive touch screens, higher resolution displays, faster performance and multiple, flexible integrated connectivity options for a more robust offering -- all while keeping design costs and power levels low. Visualize taking these new products to market in six months with an inexpensive development platform and free, complete software development kit. Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI) now makes this design vision a reality with its new Sitara(TM) AM335x ARM® Cortex(TM)-A8 microprocessors.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/texasinstruments/51795/
"The new Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors from TI allow designers to explore infinite possibilities for upgrading their systems without increasing cost or power consumption," said Dipti Vachani, general manager, Sitara ARM microprocessors, TI. "Moreover, TI gives you all the tools, free software and 24/7 support to design. That's true design ease -- paramount to every TI embedded processor offering."
Starting at $5 and consuming as low as 7 mW of power, the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors provide low power consumption, prolonging battery life and reducing heat emissions, to enable portable, pocket-sized, fan-less applications. Offering developers high performance with advanced 3D graphics capabilities, touch screen controller and sophisticated peripherals all on a single chip reduces printed circuit board (PCB) space, complexity and bill of materials (BOM) costs by as much as $40 for smaller sized applications such as portable navigation, handheld gaming and educational devices, home and building automation and more.
"TI's feature-packed AM335x ARM microprocessors and the associated software and hardware development boards provide embedded system designers with low-cost, low-power and easy-to-use solutions," said Jim McGregor, chief technology strategist, In-Stat. "Total system solutions like these allow embedded designers to take advantage of the huge investments in ARM core technology and open source software, such as the Android operating system, to ensure a roadmap for future investments in silicon and software."
Begin development with an $89 open source development board or complete evaluation module
The AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors offer multiple robust development tools. Designers can quickly and easily begin development with the $89 BeagleBone, the newest, best-value open source hardware platform from the BeagleBoard.org community. Designers can also use the full-featured AM335x evaluation module (EVM) with a seven-inch LCD touch screen and access to all peripherals for $995. The EVM includes TI's WL1271 single-chip 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth® technology in a broadly available module and is the first widely available platform to enable Wi-Fi Direct(TM). The combination of the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors and proven WL1271 solution provides a very low-cost, high-performance wireless connectivity platform.
Software supports popular OSes and enables microcontroller-like programming
Accompanying both the BeagleBone and full-featured EVM are a host of software solutions:
-- TI EZ software development kit, allowing demo in minutes and development
in less than an hour
-- Support for Linux, Android and Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating
systems
-- Compatible security solutions and real-time operating systems (RTOSes)
available from third parties, enabling further product customization and
simplifying development
-- StarterWare software stack allowing developers to program these
microprocessors like a microcontroller, without requiring an operating
system
Together these software offerings permit developers to scale the ARM platform, from MCUs to ARM9 devices, ARM Cortex-A8 devices, ARM + DSP devices, as well as video processors and DSPs, saving time and cost.
Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors features and benefits:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Feature Customer benefit
------- ----------------
Offers robust performance and operating
system (OS) support to enable application
ARM Cortex-A8 with NEON processing, network connectivity, user
at up to 720 MHz interface (UI) and system control.
----------------------- ------------------------------------------
Helps keep power levels as low as 7 mW in
Flexible power management standby and 700 mW in active mode and
options, such as TI's enables various portable and fan-less
TPS65910 designs
------------------------- ------------------------------------------
UI and 3D capabilities
--Touch screen --Allows development of touch screen
controller interfaces
--3D graphics
accelerator (20 million user interfaces (GUIs) and multiple
triangles per second) displays
and display controller --Enables products with rich 3D graphical
Integration of flexible Reduces system complexity, power and BOM
peripherals: cost:
--Connection to sensors, actuators and
-- CAN control devices
------ ---------------------------------------
-- Gigabit Ethernet --Fast network connectivity enabling
two-port switch rapid data throughput
------------------- -------------------------------------
--Host and device support allows
flexibility to connect to existing
technology while embedded PHYs reduce
-- Dual USB + PHYs system cost
------------------ --------------------------------------
-- Flexible memory offerings meet
specific needs such as multi-
programming, system responsiveness and
-- LPDDR1/DDR2/DDR3 performance
------------------- ---------------------------------------
--Enhances system flexibility and offers
-- PRU full user configurability when desired
------ ----------------------------------------
--Allows connectivity to analog sensors
-- ADC and motor control
------ ----------------------------------------
--Enables hardware acceleration of data
--Cryptographic protection schemes to protect sensitive
acceleration information
--------------- ----------------------------------------
Pricing and availability
Developers can beginevaluationof the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors with the $89 BeagleBone from BeagleBoard.org. They can also develop on TI's full-featured EVM (TMDXEVM3558) for $995, available December 2011. TI's Linux EZ SDK and support for Android 2.2 are available for FREE download from ti.com December 2011 with Windows Embedded Compact 7 support coming in 1Q2012. Support for QNX, Mentor and Wind River third-party, RTOSes will be available starting this quarter. These devices (XAM3358ZCE and XAM3359ZCZ) are sampling today. Prices for the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors begin at $4.99 (in 100,000 unit quantities). Application-specific reference designs based on the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors will be available later this year and into 2012.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 80,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
Sitara is a trademark of Texas Instruments. All trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Web Site: http://www.ti.com
Boost existing ARM9(TM) designs with 3D graphics, touch screens, Gigabit Ethernet, high-bandwidth connectivity and more - without increasing cost or power
-- Get to market in six months with easy, $89 open source hardware platform and free software development kit, supporting Android, Linux and Windows Embedded Compact 7
-- Add increased functionality to portable navigation systems, handheld gaming and educational devices, home/building automation and more
-- Migrate seamlessly from other ARM designs using flexible software and tools
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine upgrading from ARM9(TM)-based product designs to add 3D interactive touch screens, higher resolution displays, faster performance and multiple, flexible integrated connectivity options for a more robust offering -- all while keeping design costs and power levels low. Visualize taking these new products to market in six months with an inexpensive development platform and free, complete software development kit. Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI) now makes this design vision a reality with its new Sitara(TM) AM335x ARM® Cortex(TM)-A8 microprocessors.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/texasinstruments/51795/
"The new Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors from TI allow designers to explore infinite possibilities for upgrading their systems without increasing cost or power consumption," said Dipti Vachani, general manager, Sitara ARM microprocessors, TI. "Moreover, TI gives you all the tools, free software and 24/7 support to design. That's true design ease -- paramount to every TI embedded processor offering."
Starting at $5 and consuming as low as 7 mW of power, the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors provide low power consumption, prolonging battery life and reducing heat emissions, to enable portable, pocket-sized, fan-less applications. Offering developers high performance with advanced 3D graphics capabilities, touch screen controller and sophisticated peripherals all on a single chip reduces printed circuit board (PCB) space, complexity and bill of materials (BOM) costs by as much as $40 for smaller sized applications such as portable navigation, handheld gaming and educational devices, home and building automation and more.
"TI's feature-packed AM335x ARM microprocessors and the associated software and hardware development boards provide embedded system designers with low-cost, low-power and easy-to-use solutions," said Jim McGregor, chief technology strategist, In-Stat. "Total system solutions like these allow embedded designers to take advantage of the huge investments in ARM core technology and open source software, such as the Android operating system, to ensure a roadmap for future investments in silicon and software."
Begin development with an $89 open source development board or complete evaluation module
The AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors offer multiple robust development tools. Designers can quickly and easily begin development with the $89 BeagleBone, the newest, best-value open source hardware platform from the BeagleBoard.org community. Designers can also use the full-featured AM335x evaluation module (EVM) with a seven-inch LCD touch screen and access to all peripherals for $995. The EVM includes TI's WL1271 single-chip 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth® technology in a broadly available module and is the first widely available platform to enable Wi-Fi Direct(TM). The combination of the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors and proven WL1271 solution provides a very low-cost, high-performance wireless connectivity platform.
Software supports popular OSes and enables microcontroller-like programming
Accompanying both the BeagleBone and full-featured EVM are a host of software solutions:
-- TI EZ software development kit, allowing demo in minutes and development
in less than an hour
-- Support for Linux, Android and Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating
systems
-- Compatible security solutions and real-time operating systems (RTOSes)
available from third parties, enabling further product customization and
simplifying development
-- StarterWare software stack allowing developers to program these
microprocessors like a microcontroller, without requiring an operating
system
Together these software offerings permit developers to scale the ARM platform, from MCUs to ARM9 devices, ARM Cortex-A8 devices, ARM + DSP devices, as well as video processors and DSPs, saving time and cost.
Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors features and benefits:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Feature Customer benefit
------- ----------------
Offers robust performance and operating
system (OS) support to enable application
ARM Cortex-A8 with NEON processing, network connectivity, user
at up to 720 MHz interface (UI) and system control.
----------------------- ------------------------------------------
Helps keep power levels as low as 7 mW in
Flexible power management standby and 700 mW in active mode and
options, such as TI's enables various portable and fan-less
TPS65910 designs
------------------------- ------------------------------------------
UI and 3D capabilities
--Touch screen --Allows development of touch screen
controller interfaces
--3D graphics
accelerator (20 million user interfaces (GUIs) and multiple
triangles per second) displays
and display controller --Enables products with rich 3D graphical
Integration of flexible Reduces system complexity, power and BOM
peripherals: cost:
--Connection to sensors, actuators and
-- CAN control devices
------ ---------------------------------------
-- Gigabit Ethernet --Fast network connectivity enabling
two-port switch rapid data throughput
------------------- -------------------------------------
--Host and device support allows
flexibility to connect to existing
technology while embedded PHYs reduce
-- Dual USB + PHYs system cost
------------------ --------------------------------------
-- Flexible memory offerings meet
specific needs such as multi-
programming, system responsiveness and
-- LPDDR1/DDR2/DDR3 performance
------------------- ---------------------------------------
--Enhances system flexibility and offers
-- PRU full user configurability when desired
------ ----------------------------------------
--Allows connectivity to analog sensors
-- ADC and motor control
------ ----------------------------------------
--Enables hardware acceleration of data
--Cryptographic protection schemes to protect sensitive
acceleration information
--------------- ----------------------------------------
Pricing and availability
Developers can beginevaluationof the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors with the $89 BeagleBone from BeagleBoard.org. They can also develop on TI's full-featured EVM (TMDXEVM3558) for $995, available December 2011. TI's Linux EZ SDK and support for Android 2.2 are available for FREE download from ti.com December 2011 with Windows Embedded Compact 7 support coming in 1Q2012. Support for QNX, Mentor and Wind River third-party, RTOSes will be available starting this quarter. These devices (XAM3358ZCE and XAM3359ZCZ) are sampling today. Prices for the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors begin at $4.99 (in 100,000 unit quantities). Application-specific reference designs based on the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors will be available later this year and into 2012.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 80,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
Sitara is a trademark of Texas Instruments. All trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.
ARM processor | ARM | ARM Cortex | Cortex-a8 | ARM Cortex a8 | ARM9 | ARM Cortex a9
SOURCE Texas Instruments
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Texas Instruments
CONTACT: Christi Davidson, GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2584, cdavidson@golinharris.com; or Amy Szeto, Texas Instruments, +1-214-567-7513, a-drozd@ti.com
Web Site: http://www.ti.com
Nirvanix Cloud Storage Takes Center Stage at TAG Entertainment Society Event
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
Nirvanix Cloud Storage Takes Center Stage at TAG Entertainment Society Event
Nirvanix to Highlight Real-World Production Environments Using Cloud Storage for Backup, Archive, Collaboration and Distribution in Entertainment Sector
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nirvanix, the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services, today announced that its Director of Systems Engineering, David Bailey, will deliver a presentation titled "Leveraging Cloud Storage for the Media and Entertainment Industry" at a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Entertainment Society event. TAG is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090113/LA58239LOGO)
What: David Bailey brings extensive experience in storage and computer systems to his current focus on how cloud storage services can be used effectively in the media and entertainment industry. In his presentation, Bailey will assert that in the age of increasing digitization of content and the resulting exabyte-scale hypergrowth in unstructured files, conventional onsite storage systems with their never-ending cycle of maintenance, data migrations and technology refreshes are no longer financially viable or agile enough to maintain a competitive edge. Bailey will discuss how enterprise-grade cloud storage services with a consumption-based pricing model provide superior alternatives to the conventional storage system buying cycle. Bailey will also discuss criteria for choosing a cloud storage service including data consistency, self-healing capabilities, a global name space, military-grade security and guaranteed enterprise-level SLAs. Bailey will also differentiate among public, hybrid, and private cloud storage deployment options, and provide examples of how cloud storage is being used at major media and entertainment companies.
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Eastern
Defoor Centre, 1710 Defoor Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30318
About TAG Entertainment Society
TAG Entertainment Society helps companies embrace convergence, learn about the latest trends, and find investors interested in helping them grow. Anyone looking to create content, deliver or consume online entertainment will find membership in TAG Entertainment very helpful. We discuss emerging technologies, new business models, bilateral investments and distribution opportunities. For more information visit: http://www.tagonline.org/tag-entertainment.php
About Nirvanix
Nirvanix is the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services. The company delivers cloud storage services designed specifically for customers with expectations of extreme security, reliability and redundancy levels. Under its CloudComplete(TM) portfolio, Nirvanix is the only company that provides variable cloud deployment options, including public, hybrid and private cloud services. The company's battle-hardened, proven second generation technology is fully integrated with Symantec backup and archiving products and enables One Click to the Cloud(TM) for secure and seamless data migration. Nirvanix has over 1,200 global customers accessing its Cloud Storage Network(TM), from SMBs to Fortune 500 companies.
For more information visit http://www.nirvanix.com and follow Nirvanix on Twitter.
Nirvanix, CloudNAS, Cloud Storage Network, CloudComplete, and One Click to the Cloud are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nirvanix, Inc. Other marks are the property of the companies with which they are associated.
Contact:
Michael Schoolnik
Michael@storypr.com
415.420.2391
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Nirvanix
Web Site: http://www.tagonline.org/tag-entertainment.php
Nirvanix to Highlight Real-World Production Environments Using Cloud Storage for Backup, Archive, Collaboration and Distribution in Entertainment Sector
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nirvanix, the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services, today announced that its Director of Systems Engineering, David Bailey, will deliver a presentation titled "Leveraging Cloud Storage for the Media and Entertainment Industry" at a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Entertainment Society event. TAG is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090113/LA58239LOGO)
What: David Bailey brings extensive experience in storage and computer systems to his current focus on how cloud storage services can be used effectively in the media and entertainment industry. In his presentation, Bailey will assert that in the age of increasing digitization of content and the resulting exabyte-scale hypergrowth in unstructured files, conventional onsite storage systems with their never-ending cycle of maintenance, data migrations and technology refreshes are no longer financially viable or agile enough to maintain a competitive edge. Bailey will discuss how enterprise-grade cloud storage services with a consumption-based pricing model provide superior alternatives to the conventional storage system buying cycle. Bailey will also discuss criteria for choosing a cloud storage service including data consistency, self-healing capabilities, a global name space, military-grade security and guaranteed enterprise-level SLAs. Bailey will also differentiate among public, hybrid, and private cloud storage deployment options, and provide examples of how cloud storage is being used at major media and entertainment companies.
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Eastern
Defoor Centre, 1710 Defoor Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30318
About TAG Entertainment Society
TAG Entertainment Society helps companies embrace convergence, learn about the latest trends, and find investors interested in helping them grow. Anyone looking to create content, deliver or consume online entertainment will find membership in TAG Entertainment very helpful. We discuss emerging technologies, new business models, bilateral investments and distribution opportunities. For more information visit: http://www.tagonline.org/tag-entertainment.php
About Nirvanix
Nirvanix is the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services. The company delivers cloud storage services designed specifically for customers with expectations of extreme security, reliability and redundancy levels. Under its CloudComplete(TM) portfolio, Nirvanix is the only company that provides variable cloud deployment options, including public, hybrid and private cloud services. The company's battle-hardened, proven second generation technology is fully integrated with Symantec backup and archiving products and enables One Click to the Cloud(TM) for secure and seamless data migration. Nirvanix has over 1,200 global customers accessing its Cloud Storage Network(TM), from SMBs to Fortune 500 companies.
For more information visit http://www.nirvanix.com and follow Nirvanix on Twitter.
Nirvanix, CloudNAS, Cloud Storage Network, CloudComplete, and One Click to the Cloud are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nirvanix, Inc. Other marks are the property of the companies with which they are associated.
Contact:
Michael Schoolnik
Michael@storypr.com
415.420.2391
SOURCE Nirvanix
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GameTrailers Announces an Army of Exclusives for Its Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Halo: Combat Evolved
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
GameTrailers Announces an Army of Exclusives for Its Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Halo: Combat Evolved
Online Commemoration Includes Never-Before-Seen Launch Trailer, Four-Part Retrospective, Two Weeks Of Halo-Focused Content And The Ultimate Contest For The Halo Nation
Contest Winner To Be Immortalized In Halo Tribute Trailer On SPIKE TV
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --GameTrailers today launched its "Halo Anniversary Celebration," two weeks of exclusive features and content honoring the 10-year anniversary of Halo and release of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary on November 15, 2011. Beginning today, Halo fans can enjoy an exclusive launch trailer of the game, the debut of a special four-part retrospective, the opportunity to enter the "Halo Fan of the Decade" contest and much more.
"We're thrilled to pay homage to the tenth anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved on GameTrailers," said Shane Satterfield, editor in chief, GameTrailers. "What better way to give back to the Halo Nation than providing fans with a war chest of Halo retrospectives, exclusive content and an amazing contest?"
In the next two weeks, GameTrailers puts Master Chief in the spotlight and will highlight the six major game releases in the Halo franchise, cover 10 years of multi-player developments and will unveil a number of features including graphics comparisons, among other previews and exclusives. Fans can watch the exclusive HD launch trailer for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary now viewable on GameTrailers.com and can also enjoy the first of a four-part Halo retrospective special, beginning today. Parts two, three and four will air on November 3, November 7 and November 10 respectively.
"Halo Fan of the Decade" contest - Through Monday, November 7, 2011
In celebration of the tenth anniversary of one of the most beloved video game franchises in history, GameTrailers and Xbox have teamed up to launch a "Halo Fan of the Decade" contest available only on Halo.GameTrailers.com. Beginning today through November 7, 2011, fans are encouraged to submit a picture proving they are the fan of the decade for a chance to win the ultimate Halo reward.
As a part of their entry, contest participants will have their photo uploaded to a groundbreaking 3D mosaic of Master Chief, living on Xbox.com. On November 7 at 9:00 a.m. PST, GameTrailers will close the contest and Xbox will select one winner who will be revealed on SPIKE TV on November 13, 2011. That evening, the winner will appear in a personalized trailer that will air during the network's world premiere of a new Halo commercial and the lucky fan will also win a home entertainment system complete with a copy of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
For more information about GameTrailers' 10-year anniversary celebration of Halo: Combat Evolved or the GameTrailers and Xbox "Halo Fan of the Decade" contest, visit http://www.gametrailers.com/video/preview-halo-anniversary/723143.
About GameTrailers
GameTrailers (GT) is the premier video destination for gaming entertainment and information. GT delivers timely, high-resolution broadband video content for gamers including original shows, video reviews, game trailers and comprehensive video coverage of gaming events from around the world. GT also has a robust community that features user-generated content, a community marketplace and a variety of communication tools so gamers can talk to friends and share media such as fan movies, machinima and daily blogs. GT has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York and is a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B).
SOURCE GameTrailers
GameTrailers
CONTACT: CONTACT: Claire Delacruz, +1-310-907-2379, Claire.Delacruz@mtvn.com
Web Site: http://www.gametrailers.com
Online Commemoration Includes Never-Before-Seen Launch Trailer, Four-Part Retrospective, Two Weeks Of Halo-Focused Content And The Ultimate Contest For The Halo Nation
Contest Winner To Be Immortalized In Halo Tribute Trailer On SPIKE TV
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --GameTrailers today launched its "Halo Anniversary Celebration," two weeks of exclusive features and content honoring the 10-year anniversary of Halo and release of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary on November 15, 2011. Beginning today, Halo fans can enjoy an exclusive launch trailer of the game, the debut of a special four-part retrospective, the opportunity to enter the "Halo Fan of the Decade" contest and much more.
"We're thrilled to pay homage to the tenth anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved on GameTrailers," said Shane Satterfield, editor in chief, GameTrailers. "What better way to give back to the Halo Nation than providing fans with a war chest of Halo retrospectives, exclusive content and an amazing contest?"
In the next two weeks, GameTrailers puts Master Chief in the spotlight and will highlight the six major game releases in the Halo franchise, cover 10 years of multi-player developments and will unveil a number of features including graphics comparisons, among other previews and exclusives. Fans can watch the exclusive HD launch trailer for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary now viewable on GameTrailers.com and can also enjoy the first of a four-part Halo retrospective special, beginning today. Parts two, three and four will air on November 3, November 7 and November 10 respectively.
"Halo Fan of the Decade" contest - Through Monday, November 7, 2011
In celebration of the tenth anniversary of one of the most beloved video game franchises in history, GameTrailers and Xbox have teamed up to launch a "Halo Fan of the Decade" contest available only on Halo.GameTrailers.com. Beginning today through November 7, 2011, fans are encouraged to submit a picture proving they are the fan of the decade for a chance to win the ultimate Halo reward.
As a part of their entry, contest participants will have their photo uploaded to a groundbreaking 3D mosaic of Master Chief, living on Xbox.com. On November 7 at 9:00 a.m. PST, GameTrailers will close the contest and Xbox will select one winner who will be revealed on SPIKE TV on November 13, 2011. That evening, the winner will appear in a personalized trailer that will air during the network's world premiere of a new Halo commercial and the lucky fan will also win a home entertainment system complete with a copy of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
For more information about GameTrailers' 10-year anniversary celebration of Halo: Combat Evolved or the GameTrailers and Xbox "Halo Fan of the Decade" contest, visit http://www.gametrailers.com/video/preview-halo-anniversary/723143.
About GameTrailers
GameTrailers (GT) is the premier video destination for gaming entertainment and information. GT delivers timely, high-resolution broadband video content for gamers including original shows, video reviews, game trailers and comprehensive video coverage of gaming events from around the world. GT also has a robust community that features user-generated content, a community marketplace and a variety of communication tools so gamers can talk to friends and share media such as fan movies, machinima and daily blogs. GT has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York and is a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B).
SOURCE GameTrailers
GameTrailers
CONTACT: CONTACT: Claire Delacruz, +1-310-907-2379, Claire.Delacruz@mtvn.com
Web Site: http://www.gametrailers.com
Meet BeagleBone, the new $89 open source hardware platform, giving electronic enthusiasts a smaller, friendlier and more affordable treat
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
Meet BeagleBone, the new $89 open source hardware platform, giving electronic enthusiasts a smaller, friendlier and more affordable treat
Credit-card-sized development board enables easy hardware expansion and provides fast development with single cable and 10-second Linux boot
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovators: Get ready for the latest open source development platform that easily enables incredible inventions like wirelessly networked autonomous robots, self-teaching electronics education kits, intelligent digital signage, flexible retro-gaming devices, home automation and much more. BeagleBoard.org is pleased to introduce the newest member of its wildly popular pack -- the BeagleBone. Three years ago, BeagleBoard blurred the lines between desktop and embedded computing, paving the way for rapidly accelerated open source innovation on ARM® processors. At $89, the new BeagleBone development board, based on a Texas Instruments (TI) Sitara(TM) AM335x ARM Cortex(TM)-A8 microprocessor, features the best open source development value for hobbyists, developers and engineers. It delivers bare bones hardware with access to interface signals for sensors and controls, while eliminating the need for additional equipment with a single cable development environment.
"It's exciting to see BeagleBoard.org developers release more amazing open-source hardware for the community to use and share," said Limor Fried, engineer, Adafruit Industries. "BeagleBoard, and now the BeagleBone, are fantastic platforms for any open-source hardware developer to learn from and build upon."
Easy and extensive hardware, connectivity with Linux and access to open source community
Developing projects with sensors and controls on the BeagleBone is easy with the flexible Linux kernel that reduces complication of learning input/output (I/O) through the use of existing drivers and interface applications. BeagleBone runs full-featured Linux, including native scripting and compilation tools. It also provides on-chip Ethernet-MAC, USB with PHY and A/D converters, along with countless other peripherals, to minimize the number of extraneous components needed and further simplify design. BeagleBone can be used as a stand-alone development board or as an add-on to the existing BeagleBoard, BeagleBoard-xM or desktop computer to attach thousands of readily available sensors and peripherals. Featuring more than 60 configurable industry-standard 3.3 Volt I/Os, enabling five serial ports, two I2C buses, timers, power management modules, SPI and more, BeagleBone provides easy connectivity to additional peripherals for greater design flexibility. Developers also have access to the open source community, which provides a large number of I/O references to help with programming. Continual support is also available through BeagleBoard.org, one of the most active open source hardware communities today.
"As an open source developer, I'm always looking for the latest and greatest open platform to run my embedded applications," said Robert Nelson, application engineer, Digi-Key Design Support. "With the BeagleBone, I'll be able to run the same, full Linux OS as my development PC but on the perfect low-power ARM microprocessor - and in a small embedded form factor with all the I/O my next application needs."
Start development in five minutes with a single cable and 10-second boot!
Innovators don't have to wait long to begin their latest creation. BeagleBone simplifies hardware and software set up for the board, allowing developers to get started in five minutes with the pre-installed Angstrom Distribution and node.js with Cloud9 IDE. Using a single USB cable, developers can power their board and point the Web browser to the board for friendly development and compatibility with Windows, Mac and Linux. The integrated USB hub further enables additional, simultaneous low-level serial console and widely supported JTAG hardware debug connections, including TI's Code Composer Studio(TM) integrated development environment (IDE). Starting public beta development now, on-board example libraries are available for education and rapid prototyping to further speed development.
"We're big fans of embedded systems at our office and think Cloud9 IDE for BeagleBone is an amazing use case. It makes writing code for your device as easy as plugging in and connecting to a port with a browser," said Rik Arends, chief technology officer, Cloud9 IDE. "We're looking towards supporting embedded development from the cloud in the future. This way, our users will have all the benefits of keeping code safely online, with the ability to easily distribute to multiple devices."
Visit http://www.beagleboard.org to get yours today!
Breaking down the BeagleBone:
Features Benefits
More than 1,400
Dhrystone MIPS
using TI's
superscalar
AM335x ARM Runs full Linux operating system with full-
Cortex-A8 featured web servers, native compilers and
microprocessors scripting languages, video analytics libraries and
up to 720 MHz much more
Two 46-pin, two-
row, 0.1-inch Enables developers easily add off-the-shelf
spaced female expansion hardware or directly breadboard
expansion connections to countless readily available
headers peripherals
Multipurpose USB
device
connection with
on-board hub,
USB-to-serial/
JTAG conversion
device with
software reset
and
reprogrammable Developers can plug in just one cable to power,
high-speed USB debug and interface to their applications and not
device interface needing a JTAG emulator saves additional cost
Open GL(R) ES 2.0
capable 3D Achieves photo-realistic, real-time pixel-shaded
graphics graphics for gaming and 3D user interface
accelerator acceleration
USB 2.0 host port
that supports Can be used for USB peripherals like keyboard,
low, full and mouse, WiFi, Bluetooth(R), Web cameras or USB hubs
high speeds for additional expansion via on-chip USB PHY
Adds multiple gigabytes of storage for your boot
microSD connector image and data
On-chip
10/100Mbit Network your network and the Internet with minimal
Gigabit Ethernet software stacks
Four on-board Provide user status without the need to add
LEDs additional hardware
About BeagleBoard.org
A small group of enthusiastic engineers interested in creating powerful, open and embedded devices are pioneering some new ground in open hardware and have worked together on the concept and realization of the BeagleBone, BeagleBoard and BeagleBoard-xM. The resulting open source hardware platforms bridge desktop and embedded development, allowing developers to design to their specification and collaborate with the open source community on creative new applications. The BeagleBoard.org community aims to engage passionate developers and fuel their innovations in the open source development community, whether they are designing projects for work or fun. With communities hosting the latest software developments, live forums and chats for easy collaboration, developers have easy access to support and exchange of ideas. Visit http://www.beagleboard.org to get started today.
SOURCE BeagleBoard.org
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111031/DA95707LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
BeagleBoard.org
CONTACT: Christi Davidson of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2584, cdavidson@golinharris.com, (Please do not publish these numbers or e-mail addresses.)
Web Site: http://www.beagleboard.org
Credit-card-sized development board enables easy hardware expansion and provides fast development with single cable and 10-second Linux boot
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovators: Get ready for the latest open source development platform that easily enables incredible inventions like wirelessly networked autonomous robots, self-teaching electronics education kits, intelligent digital signage, flexible retro-gaming devices, home automation and much more. BeagleBoard.org is pleased to introduce the newest member of its wildly popular pack -- the BeagleBone. Three years ago, BeagleBoard blurred the lines between desktop and embedded computing, paving the way for rapidly accelerated open source innovation on ARM® processors. At $89, the new BeagleBone development board, based on a Texas Instruments (TI) Sitara(TM) AM335x ARM Cortex(TM)-A8 microprocessor, features the best open source development value for hobbyists, developers and engineers. It delivers bare bones hardware with access to interface signals for sensors and controls, while eliminating the need for additional equipment with a single cable development environment.
"It's exciting to see BeagleBoard.org developers release more amazing open-source hardware for the community to use and share," said Limor Fried, engineer, Adafruit Industries. "BeagleBoard, and now the BeagleBone, are fantastic platforms for any open-source hardware developer to learn from and build upon."
Easy and extensive hardware, connectivity with Linux and access to open source community
Developing projects with sensors and controls on the BeagleBone is easy with the flexible Linux kernel that reduces complication of learning input/output (I/O) through the use of existing drivers and interface applications. BeagleBone runs full-featured Linux, including native scripting and compilation tools. It also provides on-chip Ethernet-MAC, USB with PHY and A/D converters, along with countless other peripherals, to minimize the number of extraneous components needed and further simplify design. BeagleBone can be used as a stand-alone development board or as an add-on to the existing BeagleBoard, BeagleBoard-xM or desktop computer to attach thousands of readily available sensors and peripherals. Featuring more than 60 configurable industry-standard 3.3 Volt I/Os, enabling five serial ports, two I2C buses, timers, power management modules, SPI and more, BeagleBone provides easy connectivity to additional peripherals for greater design flexibility. Developers also have access to the open source community, which provides a large number of I/O references to help with programming. Continual support is also available through BeagleBoard.org, one of the most active open source hardware communities today.
"As an open source developer, I'm always looking for the latest and greatest open platform to run my embedded applications," said Robert Nelson, application engineer, Digi-Key Design Support. "With the BeagleBone, I'll be able to run the same, full Linux OS as my development PC but on the perfect low-power ARM microprocessor - and in a small embedded form factor with all the I/O my next application needs."
Start development in five minutes with a single cable and 10-second boot!
Innovators don't have to wait long to begin their latest creation. BeagleBone simplifies hardware and software set up for the board, allowing developers to get started in five minutes with the pre-installed Angstrom Distribution and node.js with Cloud9 IDE. Using a single USB cable, developers can power their board and point the Web browser to the board for friendly development and compatibility with Windows, Mac and Linux. The integrated USB hub further enables additional, simultaneous low-level serial console and widely supported JTAG hardware debug connections, including TI's Code Composer Studio(TM) integrated development environment (IDE). Starting public beta development now, on-board example libraries are available for education and rapid prototyping to further speed development.
"We're big fans of embedded systems at our office and think Cloud9 IDE for BeagleBone is an amazing use case. It makes writing code for your device as easy as plugging in and connecting to a port with a browser," said Rik Arends, chief technology officer, Cloud9 IDE. "We're looking towards supporting embedded development from the cloud in the future. This way, our users will have all the benefits of keeping code safely online, with the ability to easily distribute to multiple devices."
Visit http://www.beagleboard.org to get yours today!
Breaking down the BeagleBone:
Features Benefits
More than 1,400
Dhrystone MIPS
using TI's
superscalar
AM335x ARM Runs full Linux operating system with full-
Cortex-A8 featured web servers, native compilers and
microprocessors scripting languages, video analytics libraries and
up to 720 MHz much more
Two 46-pin, two-
row, 0.1-inch Enables developers easily add off-the-shelf
spaced female expansion hardware or directly breadboard
expansion connections to countless readily available
headers peripherals
Multipurpose USB
device
connection with
on-board hub,
USB-to-serial/
JTAG conversion
device with
software reset
and
reprogrammable Developers can plug in just one cable to power,
high-speed USB debug and interface to their applications and not
device interface needing a JTAG emulator saves additional cost
Open GL(R) ES 2.0
capable 3D Achieves photo-realistic, real-time pixel-shaded
graphics graphics for gaming and 3D user interface
accelerator acceleration
USB 2.0 host port
that supports Can be used for USB peripherals like keyboard,
low, full and mouse, WiFi, Bluetooth(R), Web cameras or USB hubs
high speeds for additional expansion via on-chip USB PHY
Adds multiple gigabytes of storage for your boot
microSD connector image and data
On-chip
10/100Mbit Network your network and the Internet with minimal
Gigabit Ethernet software stacks
Four on-board Provide user status without the need to add
LEDs additional hardware
About BeagleBoard.org
A small group of enthusiastic engineers interested in creating powerful, open and embedded devices are pioneering some new ground in open hardware and have worked together on the concept and realization of the BeagleBone, BeagleBoard and BeagleBoard-xM. The resulting open source hardware platforms bridge desktop and embedded development, allowing developers to design to their specification and collaborate with the open source community on creative new applications. The BeagleBoard.org community aims to engage passionate developers and fuel their innovations in the open source development community, whether they are designing projects for work or fun. With communities hosting the latest software developments, live forums and chats for easy collaboration, developers have easy access to support and exchange of ideas. Visit http://www.beagleboard.org to get started today.
SOURCE BeagleBoard.org
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111031/DA95707LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
BeagleBoard.org
CONTACT: Christi Davidson of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2584, cdavidson@golinharris.com, (Please do not publish these numbers or e-mail addresses.)
Web Site: http://www.beagleboard.org
Magic Software to Acquire BluePhoenix's AppBuilder Activity for $17M
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 6:21:01 AM
Magic Software to Acquire BluePhoenix's AppBuilder Activity for $17M
Acquisition Offers Significant Technology and Business Synergies
OR YEHUDA, Israel, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com ] (NASDAQ:
MGIC [http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:MGIC ]), a global
provider of mobile [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/solutions/?catID13 ]
and cloud-enabled application
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDp ] and business
integration [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA ] platforms,
and BluePhoenix Solutions [http://www.bphx.com ] (NASDAQ: BPHX
[http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:BPHX ]), a leading
provider of value-driven legacy IT modernization solutions, announced today
that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Magic
Software will acquire BluePhoenix's AppBuilder activity for $17 million. The
acquisition is expected to be finalized by mid-December 2011, subject to the
fulfillment of certain conditions defined in the acquisition agreement.
AppBuilder is a comprehensive application development infrastructure
used by many Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. This premier
enterprise application development environment is a powerful, model-driven
tool that enables development teams to build, deploy, and maintain
large-scale, custom-built business applications.
Commenting on the acquisition, Guy Bernstein, CEO of Magic Software,
said: "The acquisition of AppBuilder will enable Magic Software to further
expand and enhance its portfolio of products, strengthening its standing as
a global provider of application development platforms. We will develop and
invest in all aspects of AppBuilder's activity, and will increase support
for its customers, enabling them to benefit from a powerful vision for the
future."
"This technology-driven acquisition will increase our market share and
create new business opportunities by leveraging BluePhoenix's worldwide
customer base of leading, high-end, large enterprises in diverse industries
and vertical markets," continued Guy Bernstein. "The technological and
business synergies presented by this acquisition will make an important
contribution to Magic Software's continued growth."
About Magic Software
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en ].
(NASDAQ: MGIC [http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:MGIC ]) is a
global provider of mobile and cloud-enabled application and business
integration platforms.
For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.
About BluePhoenix Solutions
BluePhoenix Solutions (NASDAQ: BPHX) is the leading provider of
value-driven legacy IT modernization solutions to companies from diverse
industries and vertical markets, such as automotive, banking and financial
services, insurance, manufacturing, and retail. The BluePhoenix portfolio
includes a comprehensive suite of tools and services, from global IT asset
assessment and impact analysis to automated database and application
migration, rehosting, and renewal.
For more information, visit http://www.bphx.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary
significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to,
risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new
products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release
and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other
risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Magic is the trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.
Company Contact:
Amit Birk, VP M&A
Magic Software Enterprises
Tel: +972(0)3-538-9480
abirk@magicsoftware.com
Source: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
.
Acquisition Offers Significant Technology and Business Synergies
OR YEHUDA, Israel, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com ] (NASDAQ:
MGIC [http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:MGIC ]), a global
provider of mobile [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/solutions/?catID13 ]
and cloud-enabled application
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDp ] and business
integration [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA ] platforms,
and BluePhoenix Solutions [http://www.bphx.com ] (NASDAQ: BPHX
[http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:BPHX ]), a leading
provider of value-driven legacy IT modernization solutions, announced today
that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Magic
Software will acquire BluePhoenix's AppBuilder activity for $17 million. The
acquisition is expected to be finalized by mid-December 2011, subject to the
fulfillment of certain conditions defined in the acquisition agreement.
AppBuilder is a comprehensive application development infrastructure
used by many Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. This premier
enterprise application development environment is a powerful, model-driven
tool that enables development teams to build, deploy, and maintain
large-scale, custom-built business applications.
Commenting on the acquisition, Guy Bernstein, CEO of Magic Software,
said: "The acquisition of AppBuilder will enable Magic Software to further
expand and enhance its portfolio of products, strengthening its standing as
a global provider of application development platforms. We will develop and
invest in all aspects of AppBuilder's activity, and will increase support
for its customers, enabling them to benefit from a powerful vision for the
future."
"This technology-driven acquisition will increase our market share and
create new business opportunities by leveraging BluePhoenix's worldwide
customer base of leading, high-end, large enterprises in diverse industries
and vertical markets," continued Guy Bernstein. "The technological and
business synergies presented by this acquisition will make an important
contribution to Magic Software's continued growth."
About Magic Software
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en ].
(NASDAQ: MGIC [http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:MGIC ]) is a
global provider of mobile and cloud-enabled application and business
integration platforms.
For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.
About BluePhoenix Solutions
BluePhoenix Solutions (NASDAQ: BPHX) is the leading provider of
value-driven legacy IT modernization solutions to companies from diverse
industries and vertical markets, such as automotive, banking and financial
services, insurance, manufacturing, and retail. The BluePhoenix portfolio
includes a comprehensive suite of tools and services, from global IT asset
assessment and impact analysis to automated database and application
migration, rehosting, and renewal.
For more information, visit http://www.bphx.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary
significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to,
risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new
products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release
and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other
risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Magic is the trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.
Company Contact:
Amit Birk, VP M&A
Magic Software Enterprises
Tel: +972(0)3-538-9480
abirk@magicsoftware.com
Source: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
.
WageWorks Releases the EZ Receipts(TM) Mobile Application
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 6:07:02 AM
WageWorks Releases the EZ Receipts(TM) Mobile Application
New mobile app eliminates paperwork for healthcare and dependent care pre-tax benefit accounts
SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WageWorks, Inc., a leading on-demand provider of tax-advantaged programs for consumer-directed health, commuter and other employee spending account benefits, is pleased to announce the launch of its new EZ Receipts(TM) mobile application ("EZ Receipts") for use by WageWorks' participants on their smartphones and other mobile devices. EZ Receipts is the next generation of tools from WageWorks designed to completely change the way people interact with and use their healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. The remarkable new app gives participants the ability to take care of claims at their convenience with just the click of a camera.
"WageWorks' focus has always been on giving its customers the best user experience possible. EZ Receipts is a revolutionary step in that direction. It is designed to simplify the way our participants manage their healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. All you need to do is pick up your smartphone, take a picture of any healthcare or dependent care receipt and submit it to us. We can then quickly pay any claims and substantiate any expenses without requesting further documentation from our participants," said Joe Jackson, CEO of WageWorks. "With EZ Receipts, participants no longer need to keep and organize paper receipts and can submit claims from anywhere at any time."
The EZ Receipts app is available now for download on the Apple App Store, Android Market and BlackBerry App World.
In addition to EZ Receipts, the latest version of WageWorks' mobile website enables users to verify their enrollment status, check card balances and plan details and view alerts and status updates. To find out more about WageWorks' mobile platform, go to http://www.wageworks.com/aboutmobile.
Consumer-directed benefits, such as flexible spending, health savings and commuter accounts, which are offered as part of an employee's benefits package, can save participants money by reducing the costs of everyday expenses by as much as 40%. Visit http://www.savesmartspendhealthy.com to learn more about how flexible spending accounts and other tax-advantaged programs work and can save you money.
About WageWorks
WageWorks, Inc. is a leading on-demand provider of tax-advantaged programs for consumer-directed health, commuter and other employee spending account benefits, or CDBs, in the United States. We administer and operate a broad array of CDBs, including spending account management programs, such as health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, or FSAs, Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, or HRAs, and commuter benefits, such as transit and parking programs.
SOURCE WageWorks, Inc.
WageWorks, Inc.
CONTACT: Bonnie Zelter, +1-650-577-5355, bonnie.zelter@wageworks.com
New mobile app eliminates paperwork for healthcare and dependent care pre-tax benefit accounts
SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WageWorks, Inc., a leading on-demand provider of tax-advantaged programs for consumer-directed health, commuter and other employee spending account benefits, is pleased to announce the launch of its new EZ Receipts(TM) mobile application ("EZ Receipts") for use by WageWorks' participants on their smartphones and other mobile devices. EZ Receipts is the next generation of tools from WageWorks designed to completely change the way people interact with and use their healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. The remarkable new app gives participants the ability to take care of claims at their convenience with just the click of a camera.
"WageWorks' focus has always been on giving its customers the best user experience possible. EZ Receipts is a revolutionary step in that direction. It is designed to simplify the way our participants manage their healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. All you need to do is pick up your smartphone, take a picture of any healthcare or dependent care receipt and submit it to us. We can then quickly pay any claims and substantiate any expenses without requesting further documentation from our participants," said Joe Jackson, CEO of WageWorks. "With EZ Receipts, participants no longer need to keep and organize paper receipts and can submit claims from anywhere at any time."
The EZ Receipts app is available now for download on the Apple App Store, Android Market and BlackBerry App World.
In addition to EZ Receipts, the latest version of WageWorks' mobile website enables users to verify their enrollment status, check card balances and plan details and view alerts and status updates. To find out more about WageWorks' mobile platform, go to http://www.wageworks.com/aboutmobile.
Consumer-directed benefits, such as flexible spending, health savings and commuter accounts, which are offered as part of an employee's benefits package, can save participants money by reducing the costs of everyday expenses by as much as 40%. Visit http://www.savesmartspendhealthy.com to learn more about how flexible spending accounts and other tax-advantaged programs work and can save you money.
About WageWorks
WageWorks, Inc. is a leading on-demand provider of tax-advantaged programs for consumer-directed health, commuter and other employee spending account benefits, or CDBs, in the United States. We administer and operate a broad array of CDBs, including spending account management programs, such as health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, or FSAs, Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, or HRAs, and commuter benefits, such as transit and parking programs.
SOURCE WageWorks, Inc.
WageWorks, Inc.
CONTACT: Bonnie Zelter, +1-650-577-5355, bonnie.zelter@wageworks.com
MediaTek Announces World's Smallest Single-stream 802.11n Wi-Fi Solution for Mobile Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 4:35:01 AM
MediaTek Announces World's Smallest Single-stream 802.11n Wi-Fi Solution for Mobile Devices
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced its most advanced Wi-Fi chip designed to enable internet access and peer-to-peer multimedia sharing with smallest footprints and longest battery life for mobile and portable devices. The MediaTek MT5931 integrates 802.11n Wi-Fi MAC, baseband, radio, embedded CPU, and power management unit in a single chip with extremely compact size and power efficiencies, making it the best solution to meet growing high-speed connectivity demands among a wide range of mobile or portable devices.
The MediaTek MT5931 single chip SoC, measures less than 9mm^2 in a chip scale package and further integrates PA, LNA, and T/R switches on one chip, making it ideal for applications seeking compact design with few external components. Advanced Wi-Fi features like STBC, Wi-Fi Direct, and Hotspot mode are fully supported to meet the dynamic changes in Wi-Fi infrastructure and provide superior user experience.
SR Tsai, General Manager of the Wireless Connectivity Business Unit at MediaTek said, "MediaTek is one of the leading companies to offer highly integrated Wi-Fi SoC solutions for a wide range of portable and mobile devices. The MT5931 was designed to meet the industry's Tier 1 requirements, such as low energy consumption for long battery life, a very compact footprint for the highest level of flexibility in PCB designs, and low system manufacturing costs to make Wi-Fi an affordable feature for various segments of consumer electronics devices. With the introduction of the MT5931, legacy consumer devices can easily be migrated to Wi-Fi enabled smart devices with minimum design and manufacturing efforts."
The MT5931 has entered mass production and shipping to major customers in large quantities now.
MT5931 Product Highlights:
-- All-In-One Wireless LAN SOC solution (MAC/Baseband/Radio)
-- Single-Band 2.4GHz IEEE Std 802.11(TM) b/g/n compliant
-- Supports IEEE Std 802.11(TM) d/e/i/k/r/w features
-- Single Stream 802.11n support for up to 150 Mbps data rate (HT40)
-- PA, LNA, and Transmit/Receive Switch integrated on chip
-- Integrated 32-bit RISC processor
-- Supports SDIO v2.0 (50MHz, 4-bit and 1-bit) and SPI host interface
-- Calibration free with integrated OTP function
-- Supports Wi-Fi Direct for up to 8 clients
-- WMM and WMM-PS support (QoS)
-- 1 /2/3-wire Bluetooth coexistence interface support
-- Advanced security and setup support
-- WPA(TM)/WPA2(TM) (Enterprise, Personal) encryption and
authentication support
-- WEP, TKIP, AES, and WAPI (WAI/WPI) hardware engine for fast data
encryption
-- Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) support
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales and research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, South Korea, Denmark, England and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.
SOURCE MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc.
CONTACT: At MediaTek Inc., Sharon Lo, service@mediatek.com, +866-3-5670766
Web Site: http://www.mediatek.com
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced its most advanced Wi-Fi chip designed to enable internet access and peer-to-peer multimedia sharing with smallest footprints and longest battery life for mobile and portable devices. The MediaTek MT5931 integrates 802.11n Wi-Fi MAC, baseband, radio, embedded CPU, and power management unit in a single chip with extremely compact size and power efficiencies, making it the best solution to meet growing high-speed connectivity demands among a wide range of mobile or portable devices.
The MediaTek MT5931 single chip SoC, measures less than 9mm^2 in a chip scale package and further integrates PA, LNA, and T/R switches on one chip, making it ideal for applications seeking compact design with few external components. Advanced Wi-Fi features like STBC, Wi-Fi Direct, and Hotspot mode are fully supported to meet the dynamic changes in Wi-Fi infrastructure and provide superior user experience.
SR Tsai, General Manager of the Wireless Connectivity Business Unit at MediaTek said, "MediaTek is one of the leading companies to offer highly integrated Wi-Fi SoC solutions for a wide range of portable and mobile devices. The MT5931 was designed to meet the industry's Tier 1 requirements, such as low energy consumption for long battery life, a very compact footprint for the highest level of flexibility in PCB designs, and low system manufacturing costs to make Wi-Fi an affordable feature for various segments of consumer electronics devices. With the introduction of the MT5931, legacy consumer devices can easily be migrated to Wi-Fi enabled smart devices with minimum design and manufacturing efforts."
The MT5931 has entered mass production and shipping to major customers in large quantities now.
MT5931 Product Highlights:
-- All-In-One Wireless LAN SOC solution (MAC/Baseband/Radio)
-- Single-Band 2.4GHz IEEE Std 802.11(TM) b/g/n compliant
-- Supports IEEE Std 802.11(TM) d/e/i/k/r/w features
-- Single Stream 802.11n support for up to 150 Mbps data rate (HT40)
-- PA, LNA, and Transmit/Receive Switch integrated on chip
-- Integrated 32-bit RISC processor
-- Supports SDIO v2.0 (50MHz, 4-bit and 1-bit) and SPI host interface
-- Calibration free with integrated OTP function
-- Supports Wi-Fi Direct for up to 8 clients
-- WMM and WMM-PS support (QoS)
-- 1 /2/3-wire Bluetooth coexistence interface support
-- Advanced security and setup support
-- WPA(TM)/WPA2(TM) (Enterprise, Personal) encryption and
authentication support
-- WEP, TKIP, AES, and WAPI (WAI/WPI) hardware engine for fast data
encryption
-- Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) support
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales and research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, South Korea, Denmark, England and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.
SOURCE MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc.
CONTACT: At MediaTek Inc., Sharon Lo, service@mediatek.com, +866-3-5670766
Web Site: http://www.mediatek.com
Alchemy Social and Adform Offer Integrated Approach to Empowering Online Display with Facebook Ads
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
Alchemy Social and Adform Offer Integrated Approach to Empowering Online Display with Facebook Ads
LONDON, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
With 346 billion banner displays per quarter (Q1 2011) and a display
market share of more than 30 %, there is no longer question whether
advertisers should use Facebook, but rather how they can do it to their best
advantage.
Clients of the digital marketing company Adform are now able to obtain
optimum results from their Facebook campaigns by working exclusively with
Alchemy Social; a well-known application owned by Experian, the global
information services company.
The integration of Alchemy Social with Adform's online platform means it
is now possible to create and update the contents of banner ads and retrieve
financial campaign data about Facebook campaigns. With this new offering,
Adform becomes the world's most complete cloud-based platform for managing,
buying, measuring and optimising online campaigns within all display
advertising including rich media.
"We are really happy with our partnership with Alchemy Social, which
offers our customers a efficient way to compare all online display
advertising," declares Martin Stockfleth Larsen, director of marketing and
new business at Adform. "The API integration is effective and serves up
complete reports. Thus there is a time-saving element involved in exploiting
the possibility, and the setup is more user-friendly than in Facebook's own
interface."
"The Alchemy Social team is delighted to be working in partnership with
Adform across major European markets. The rapid growth of Facebook
advertising is fundamental to the display market as a whole and, as such,
customers will benefit hugely from Adform's integration of Alchemy within
its existing offering. Alchemy's partnership with Adform allows customers to
manage Facebook campaigns as the separate entity that they are, whilst
providing the ability to view them alongside other online activity,"explains
Will Ashton, managing director of Alchemy Social.
By using Alchemy Social, an approximate 80 per cent higher click through
rate (CTR) has been documented and a 50 per cent lower charge per click
(CPC) than the average Facebook ad. Alchemy Social was the first application
to optimise Facebook Ads' though ads API and is now an optional product for
Adform's online platform of the same name.
About Adform
Adform close the loop by integrating media planning, buying, optimising,
and reporting for all online display advertising in one place, thus saving
an enormous amount of time, money and resources.
Adform's unique platform incorporates display ad serving, rich media,
video, mobile, dynamic ads, personalised targeting, and real-time bidding
though integrations with major inventory players, making display advertising
simple, relevant and rewarding for media agencies and online advertisers.
Adform was established in Denmark in 2002 and now has offices in nine
countries including UK, Germany and Italy.
Visit http://www.adform.com or
http://www.twitter.com/adforminsider for more information.
Adform logo:
http://www.adform.com/site/help-and-resources/logotypes
About Techlightenment
Techlightenment, an Experian Company, was founded in 2007 by Arjuna
Gihan Fernando and Ankur Shah. Techlightenment develops technology to power
social media advertising campaigns for multinational businesses and global
advertising agencies. The company uses a data-driven approach to create,
implement and track highly targeted online campaigns that effectively
identify and reach key audiences. Customers include GlaxoSmithKline,
Universal Pictures, Dr. Martens. Techlightenment is a Facebook Preferred
Developer Consultant and Advertising API Beta participant, and the only
MySpace European Development partner.
For more information, visit http://www.techlightenment.com
Martin Stockfleth Larsen
Director of Marketing and New business
Martin.larsen@adform.com
Tel. +45-31-661-663
Twitter: @martinmov
Twitter: @adforminsider
Source: Adform & Alchemy
.
LONDON, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
With 346 billion banner displays per quarter (Q1 2011) and a display
market share of more than 30 %, there is no longer question whether
advertisers should use Facebook, but rather how they can do it to their best
advantage.
Clients of the digital marketing company Adform are now able to obtain
optimum results from their Facebook campaigns by working exclusively with
Alchemy Social; a well-known application owned by Experian, the global
information services company.
The integration of Alchemy Social with Adform's online platform means it
is now possible to create and update the contents of banner ads and retrieve
financial campaign data about Facebook campaigns. With this new offering,
Adform becomes the world's most complete cloud-based platform for managing,
buying, measuring and optimising online campaigns within all display
advertising including rich media.
"We are really happy with our partnership with Alchemy Social, which
offers our customers a efficient way to compare all online display
advertising," declares Martin Stockfleth Larsen, director of marketing and
new business at Adform. "The API integration is effective and serves up
complete reports. Thus there is a time-saving element involved in exploiting
the possibility, and the setup is more user-friendly than in Facebook's own
interface."
"The Alchemy Social team is delighted to be working in partnership with
Adform across major European markets. The rapid growth of Facebook
advertising is fundamental to the display market as a whole and, as such,
customers will benefit hugely from Adform's integration of Alchemy within
its existing offering. Alchemy's partnership with Adform allows customers to
manage Facebook campaigns as the separate entity that they are, whilst
providing the ability to view them alongside other online activity,"explains
Will Ashton, managing director of Alchemy Social.
By using Alchemy Social, an approximate 80 per cent higher click through
rate (CTR) has been documented and a 50 per cent lower charge per click
(CPC) than the average Facebook ad. Alchemy Social was the first application
to optimise Facebook Ads' though ads API and is now an optional product for
Adform's online platform of the same name.
About Adform
Adform close the loop by integrating media planning, buying, optimising,
and reporting for all online display advertising in one place, thus saving
an enormous amount of time, money and resources.
Adform's unique platform incorporates display ad serving, rich media,
video, mobile, dynamic ads, personalised targeting, and real-time bidding
though integrations with major inventory players, making display advertising
simple, relevant and rewarding for media agencies and online advertisers.
Adform was established in Denmark in 2002 and now has offices in nine
countries including UK, Germany and Italy.
Visit http://www.adform.com or
http://www.twitter.com/adforminsider for more information.
Adform logo:
http://www.adform.com/site/help-and-resources/logotypes
About Techlightenment
Techlightenment, an Experian Company, was founded in 2007 by Arjuna
Gihan Fernando and Ankur Shah. Techlightenment develops technology to power
social media advertising campaigns for multinational businesses and global
advertising agencies. The company uses a data-driven approach to create,
implement and track highly targeted online campaigns that effectively
identify and reach key audiences. Customers include GlaxoSmithKline,
Universal Pictures, Dr. Martens. Techlightenment is a Facebook Preferred
Developer Consultant and Advertising API Beta participant, and the only
MySpace European Development partner.
For more information, visit http://www.techlightenment.com
Martin Stockfleth Larsen
Director of Marketing and New business
Martin.larsen@adform.com
Tel. +45-31-661-663
Twitter: @martinmov
Twitter: @adforminsider
Source: Adform & Alchemy
.
Step Back to the Good Old Days with Downton Abbey from Tesco Entertainment Online
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
Step Back to the Good Old Days with Downton Abbey from Tesco Entertainment Online
LONDON, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Fans of the critically acclaimed wartime epic Downton Abbey are spoiled
for choice at Tesco Entertainment Online where both Downton Abbey Series 2
and the Downton Abbey Complete Series 1 and 2 Boxset are available to
pre-order now.
Both Downton Abbey Series 2 and the Downton Abbey Complete Series 1-2
Boxset
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/dvd/downton-abbey--series-12--complete/8%3a780491 ]
are available for pre-order on DVD and Blu-ray and are due
to be released on November 7th - just a day after the final episode of
Series 2 airs. Downton Abbey Series 2 is available for the low price of
GBP17.49 on DVD and GBP27.47 on Blu-ray, while the Downton Abbey Complete
Series 1 and 2 Boxset is priced at GBP28.97 on DVD and GBP33.69 on Blu-ray.
Pre-order any of these fantastic products on either format before
November 5th and you will automatically be entered into our Downton Abbey
competition
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/dvd/downtonabbeycomp/?utm_source=bluraylanding&utm_medium=primary&utm_campaign=downtonabbeycomp ]
which
will put you in with a chance to win tickets to the premiere of Downton
Abbey's Christmas Special. In addition, as with all new Blu-ray and new DVD
releases
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/dvd/dvd-newreleases ] from
Tesco Entertainment Online, you will receive your purchase on the day of
release and your pre-order will also be protected by our Pre-Order Price
Promise. This guarantees that if the pre-order price differs from the price
on the day of release, Tesco Entertainment Online customers will only ever
pay the lower price.
Downton Abbey is set in England during the tumultuous era of the First
World War [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone ] and centres on the
lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. The trials and
restrictions that the war has placed on their household is not all they have
to contend with though as Downton Abbey's loyal servants must deal with the
grudges of the household's less devoted domestics and the Crawleys' struggle
to deal with strife within the family.
Downton Abbey's first series won a number of awards including the BAFTA
TV Award for Best Director for Brian Percival and the Emmy for Outstanding
Miniseries or Made for Television Movie. The show also entered the Guinness
Book of Records as the most critically acclaimed TV show of 2010. Downton
Abbey Series 2
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/dvd/downton-abbey--series-2--complete/8%3a781409 ]
carries on the show's tradition of fascinating storylines and
well-rounded characters. Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes and
featuring performances from a host of famed actors including Maggie Smith,
Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey is an essential
purchase for fans of period dramas.
Tesco Entertainment Online [http://www.tescoentertainment.com ] is your
number one online resource to purchase countless hours of brilliant,
competitively priced entertainment. Tesco Entertainment Online stocks a
mammoth selection of Blu-rays, DVDs, CDs, MP3s, and games so you can be sure
you'll never have a dull moment at home ever again.
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
LONDON, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Fans of the critically acclaimed wartime epic Downton Abbey are spoiled
for choice at Tesco Entertainment Online where both Downton Abbey Series 2
and the Downton Abbey Complete Series 1 and 2 Boxset are available to
pre-order now.
Both Downton Abbey Series 2 and the Downton Abbey Complete Series 1-2
Boxset
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/dvd/downton-abbey--series-12--complete/8%3a780491 ]
are available for pre-order on DVD and Blu-ray and are due
to be released on November 7th - just a day after the final episode of
Series 2 airs. Downton Abbey Series 2 is available for the low price of
GBP17.49 on DVD and GBP27.47 on Blu-ray, while the Downton Abbey Complete
Series 1 and 2 Boxset is priced at GBP28.97 on DVD and GBP33.69 on Blu-ray.
Pre-order any of these fantastic products on either format before
November 5th and you will automatically be entered into our Downton Abbey
competition
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/dvd/downtonabbeycomp/?utm_source=bluraylanding&utm_medium=primary&utm_campaign=downtonabbeycomp ]
which
will put you in with a chance to win tickets to the premiere of Downton
Abbey's Christmas Special. In addition, as with all new Blu-ray and new DVD
releases
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/dvd/dvd-newreleases ] from
Tesco Entertainment Online, you will receive your purchase on the day of
release and your pre-order will also be protected by our Pre-Order Price
Promise. This guarantees that if the pre-order price differs from the price
on the day of release, Tesco Entertainment Online customers will only ever
pay the lower price.
Downton Abbey is set in England during the tumultuous era of the First
World War [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone ] and centres on the
lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. The trials and
restrictions that the war has placed on their household is not all they have
to contend with though as Downton Abbey's loyal servants must deal with the
grudges of the household's less devoted domestics and the Crawleys' struggle
to deal with strife within the family.
Downton Abbey's first series won a number of awards including the BAFTA
TV Award for Best Director for Brian Percival and the Emmy for Outstanding
Miniseries or Made for Television Movie. The show also entered the Guinness
Book of Records as the most critically acclaimed TV show of 2010. Downton
Abbey Series 2
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/dvd/downton-abbey--series-2--complete/8%3a781409 ]
carries on the show's tradition of fascinating storylines and
well-rounded characters. Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes and
featuring performances from a host of famed actors including Maggie Smith,
Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey is an essential
purchase for fans of period dramas.
Tesco Entertainment Online [http://www.tescoentertainment.com ] is your
number one online resource to purchase countless hours of brilliant,
competitively priced entertainment. Tesco Entertainment Online stocks a
mammoth selection of Blu-rays, DVDs, CDs, MP3s, and games so you can be sure
you'll never have a dull moment at home ever again.
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
QuestBack Sets New Benchmark for User Experience With the Launch of Major Feature Update
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 2:07:01 AM
QuestBack Sets New Benchmark for User Experience With the Launch of Major Feature Update
OSLO, Norway, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Today QuestBack [http://www.questback.com ], the European industry
leader in Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM), launches a major feature
update for the QuestBack EFM service, which is designed to help
organisations gather, analyse and respond to business critical feedback.
Based on ongoing feedback from users, and feedback from the User panel,
QuestBack works continuously to improve and to add value to the users'
experience of the service.
Improved user experience
The update of QuestBack's EFM service has introduced new features and
has improved on the functionality of pre-existing ones, to create a modern
and intuitive user experience.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110929/484492 )
"With this launch, businesses can improve how they implement Enterprise
Feedback Management, and the returns that they can expect. In particular,
the advanced use of routing introduces a new level of flexibility and gives
QuestBack users even better possibilities to ask the right questions to the
right targets. This will help to greatly improve the quality of the
collected data whilst saving time for both businesses and respondents. We
also believe the brand new user interface will greatly enhance the user
experience for our customers summarises," QuestBack CEO Ivar Kroghrud.
User feedback:
"First impression is really good. Looks much more modern and user
friendly!"
- Karianne Gulliksen, Otra Norge AS (User panel member)
"It is more user friendly and intuitive, with clearer layout and more
obvious buttons to press!"
- Louise Cardno, NHS Education for Scotland (User panel member)
QuestBack will host webinars to go through the highlights of the new
features and functionality, sign up: 30 minutes webinar to see the news and
changes October 31st [https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/256702086 ]
30 minutes webinar to see the news and changes November 2nd
[https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/224970734 ] 30 minutes webinar to see
the news and changes November 3rd
[https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/627362878 ]
The product will be offered as part of the subscription to all new and
existing QuestBack customers in all 17 QuestBack global markets.
About QuestBack
QuestBack Group is a world leading Enterprise Feedback Management vendor.
QuestBack provides online survey solutions, panel solutions and social CRM
solutions - web-based services for relationship development through the
collection, analysis, and follow-up of business critical information. The
company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway with subsidiaries in 7 countries
and offices in a total of 17 countries, and serves over 5,000 customers
across all sectors and industries, including Volvo, Ernst & Young,
Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Bosch.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110929/484492
Source: QuestBack
Lovenskiolds gate 26, 0260 Oslo, Norway, Tel: +47-21-02-70-70, Fax: +47-21-02-70-71; Press contact: Daniel Vadet Hansen (CMO), Tel: +47-98-22-17-47, daniel@questback.com
OSLO, Norway, October 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Today QuestBack [http://www.questback.com ], the European industry
leader in Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM), launches a major feature
update for the QuestBack EFM service, which is designed to help
organisations gather, analyse and respond to business critical feedback.
Based on ongoing feedback from users, and feedback from the User panel,
QuestBack works continuously to improve and to add value to the users'
experience of the service.
Improved user experience
The update of QuestBack's EFM service has introduced new features and
has improved on the functionality of pre-existing ones, to create a modern
and intuitive user experience.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110929/484492 )
"With this launch, businesses can improve how they implement Enterprise
Feedback Management, and the returns that they can expect. In particular,
the advanced use of routing introduces a new level of flexibility and gives
QuestBack users even better possibilities to ask the right questions to the
right targets. This will help to greatly improve the quality of the
collected data whilst saving time for both businesses and respondents. We
also believe the brand new user interface will greatly enhance the user
experience for our customers summarises," QuestBack CEO Ivar Kroghrud.
User feedback:
"First impression is really good. Looks much more modern and user
friendly!"
- Karianne Gulliksen, Otra Norge AS (User panel member)
"It is more user friendly and intuitive, with clearer layout and more
obvious buttons to press!"
- Louise Cardno, NHS Education for Scotland (User panel member)
QuestBack will host webinars to go through the highlights of the new
features and functionality, sign up: 30 minutes webinar to see the news and
changes October 31st [https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/256702086 ]
30 minutes webinar to see the news and changes November 2nd
[https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/224970734 ] 30 minutes webinar to see
the news and changes November 3rd
[https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/627362878 ]
The product will be offered as part of the subscription to all new and
existing QuestBack customers in all 17 QuestBack global markets.
About QuestBack
QuestBack Group is a world leading Enterprise Feedback Management vendor.
QuestBack provides online survey solutions, panel solutions and social CRM
solutions - web-based services for relationship development through the
collection, analysis, and follow-up of business critical information. The
company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway with subsidiaries in 7 countries
and offices in a total of 17 countries, and serves over 5,000 customers
across all sectors and industries, including Volvo, Ernst & Young,
Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Bosch.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110929/484492
Source: QuestBack
Lovenskiolds gate 26, 0260 Oslo, Norway, Tel: +47-21-02-70-70, Fax: +47-21-02-70-71; Press contact: Daniel Vadet Hansen (CMO), Tel: +47-98-22-17-47, daniel@questback.com
October 30, 2011
Samplify Systems Releases Second Generation Ultrasound Beamforming Development System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 30, 2011 at 7:35:01 PM
Samplify Systems Releases Second Generation Ultrasound Beamforming Development System
Based on Company's Innovative Autofocus(TM) Beamforming Technology, Development System Speeds Ultrasound Equipment Design By Up to 12 Months
FUZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ChinaInternational Medical Equipment Fair, (CMEF) - Samplify Systems, Inc., a technology company focused on delivering innovative semiconductors, modules, and subsystem solutions to the ultrasound industry, has released its second generation beamforming development system-the SMK9130-A2. Along with new higher performance hardware, the SMK9130-A2 includes the newest version of Samplify's Ultrasound Application Programming Interface - SUAPI 2.0. This API abstracts the underlying hardware in the system allowing OEMs to develop software quickly and "future-proof" their imaging software to next generation hardware components, thus preserving their development investment. Samplify will demonstrate its SMK9130-A2 system in booth H4-F45 at the CMEF from October 31 to November 2, 2011.
The API is a C++ middleware software layer that provides an easy-to use interface for the configuration and setup for various ultrasound scan types and for arbitrary probe definitions. Users can control all the parameters and functions of the hardware including the transmit beamformer, receive beamformer, power supplies, and various optional mid-processor functions, via high-level classes of scans, frames, sub-frames, and beams. The API is processor and operating system independent, running on ARM or x86 with Windows, Linux, or MacOS.
According to Danny Kreindler, director of ultrasound for Samplify Systems, "Samplify's SMK9130 development system has proven itself as a highly configurable beamforming platform enabling OEMs to differentiate their offerings through software." Kreindler adds, "The known-good hardware, along with the Samplify ultrasound API components of the SMK9130 system, is being used by our customers as a software development platform. Additionally, OEMs can use the hardware as a complete sub-system in their production or develop in parallel their own production hardware to meet their specific requirements such as channel configuration, form factor, or gross margins. This can be done concurrently since the same beamformers, and analog-front-ends (AFEs) are used in the OEM's hardware design along with the same API. Thus, we are providing customers with a fast time to market, low cost, and low R&D solution."
System Configuration
The new SMK9130-A2 system is a complete 64-channel transmit/receive beamforming front-end using the company's award winning AutoFocus(TM) technology and analog-front-end modules. The system, including all front-end electronics and high-voltage power supplies is enclosed in a single small chassis with a multiplexed probe interface on one end, and a USB2.0/x4 PCIe1.1 interface to a back-end CPU on the other.
For more details on the SMK9130-A2 system visit http://www.samplify.com/ultrasound.
Pricing and Availability:
The SMK9130-A2 system is currently available from Samplify Systems and its worldwide sales partners. Pricing is $60,000 (US), with additional pricing options to support volumes for clinical trials and production. With the purchase of the development kit, customers receive the hardware unit, software API, design files for hardware reference design, manufacturing license, and 3 months support. Discounted pricing is available for academic research institutions that do not require system design files or a manufacturing license.
About Samplify Systems:
Samplify is a solution provider of technology, semiconductor, and system products for the medical imaging, wireless infrastructure, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Samplify's technology and semiconductor products, including its AutoFocus(TM) beamforming technology and its SAM1600 family of ADCs, have won multiple industry awards for innovation. Additional information about Samplify ultrasound products can be found at http://www.samplify.com/ultrasound.
AutoFocus is a trademark of Samplify Systems. All other names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners.
SOURCE Samplify Systems, Inc.
Samplify Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Danny Kreindler, Samplify Systems, +1-408-249-1500, dkreindler@samplify.com; or media, Nancy Sheffield, Acclaim Communications, +1-408-410-9928, nsheffield@acclaimcoms.com
Web Site: http://www.samplify.com
Based on Company's Innovative Autofocus(TM) Beamforming Technology, Development System Speeds Ultrasound Equipment Design By Up to 12 Months
FUZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ChinaInternational Medical Equipment Fair, (CMEF) - Samplify Systems, Inc., a technology company focused on delivering innovative semiconductors, modules, and subsystem solutions to the ultrasound industry, has released its second generation beamforming development system-the SMK9130-A2. Along with new higher performance hardware, the SMK9130-A2 includes the newest version of Samplify's Ultrasound Application Programming Interface - SUAPI 2.0. This API abstracts the underlying hardware in the system allowing OEMs to develop software quickly and "future-proof" their imaging software to next generation hardware components, thus preserving their development investment. Samplify will demonstrate its SMK9130-A2 system in booth H4-F45 at the CMEF from October 31 to November 2, 2011.
The API is a C++ middleware software layer that provides an easy-to use interface for the configuration and setup for various ultrasound scan types and for arbitrary probe definitions. Users can control all the parameters and functions of the hardware including the transmit beamformer, receive beamformer, power supplies, and various optional mid-processor functions, via high-level classes of scans, frames, sub-frames, and beams. The API is processor and operating system independent, running on ARM or x86 with Windows, Linux, or MacOS.
According to Danny Kreindler, director of ultrasound for Samplify Systems, "Samplify's SMK9130 development system has proven itself as a highly configurable beamforming platform enabling OEMs to differentiate their offerings through software." Kreindler adds, "The known-good hardware, along with the Samplify ultrasound API components of the SMK9130 system, is being used by our customers as a software development platform. Additionally, OEMs can use the hardware as a complete sub-system in their production or develop in parallel their own production hardware to meet their specific requirements such as channel configuration, form factor, or gross margins. This can be done concurrently since the same beamformers, and analog-front-ends (AFEs) are used in the OEM's hardware design along with the same API. Thus, we are providing customers with a fast time to market, low cost, and low R&D solution."
System Configuration
The new SMK9130-A2 system is a complete 64-channel transmit/receive beamforming front-end using the company's award winning AutoFocus(TM) technology and analog-front-end modules. The system, including all front-end electronics and high-voltage power supplies is enclosed in a single small chassis with a multiplexed probe interface on one end, and a USB2.0/x4 PCIe1.1 interface to a back-end CPU on the other.
For more details on the SMK9130-A2 system visit http://www.samplify.com/ultrasound.
Pricing and Availability:
The SMK9130-A2 system is currently available from Samplify Systems and its worldwide sales partners. Pricing is $60,000 (US), with additional pricing options to support volumes for clinical trials and production. With the purchase of the development kit, customers receive the hardware unit, software API, design files for hardware reference design, manufacturing license, and 3 months support. Discounted pricing is available for academic research institutions that do not require system design files or a manufacturing license.
About Samplify Systems:
Samplify is a solution provider of technology, semiconductor, and system products for the medical imaging, wireless infrastructure, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Samplify's technology and semiconductor products, including its AutoFocus(TM) beamforming technology and its SAM1600 family of ADCs, have won multiple industry awards for innovation. Additional information about Samplify ultrasound products can be found at http://www.samplify.com/ultrasound.
AutoFocus is a trademark of Samplify Systems. All other names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners.
SOURCE Samplify Systems, Inc.
Samplify Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Danny Kreindler, Samplify Systems, +1-408-249-1500, dkreindler@samplify.com; or media, Nancy Sheffield, Acclaim Communications, +1-408-410-9928, nsheffield@acclaimcoms.com
Web Site: http://www.samplify.com
The Regulation of Facebook, Google and Twitter
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 30, 2011 at 9:14:01 AM
The Regulation of Facebook, Google and Twitter
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Facebook, Google and Twitter operate in two-sided markets.
Consequently CRE believes the ultimate decision dealing with a governmental action directed toward any of the aforementioned companies should be based upon an in-depth examination of two-sided markets.
More specifically we are of the view that: whether a two-sided market behaves like a monopolistic market, a competitive one, or something altogether different depends in large part on the homing properties of its users; we are of the view that symmetric single homing markets exhibit monopolistic properties and asymmetric multi-homing markets come across very competitive.
If we are correct, then it is imperative that the FTC examine the unique properties of two-sided markets prior to initiating enforcement action in these markets. Failure to do so will bring about the dire consequences predicted by Professors Evans and Schmalensse:
Antitrust analysis, tools, and techniques require modification when two-sided platforms account for a significant portion of supply. Failure to account for the consequences of interlinked demand between the two sides can lead antitrust analysis into serious error.
For these reasons we believe it imperative that the FTC conduct an open forum on two-sided markets to allow the public and stakeholders to express their views on this important matter.
The public is also encouraged to express their views on FTCWatch.org http://www.thecre.com/ftcwatch/?p9 hosted by the Center for Regulatory Effectiveness, a Washington, DC based regulatory watchdog.
SOURCE Center for Regulatory Effectiveness
Center for Regulatory Effectiveness
CONTACT: Jim Tozzi, +1-202-265-2383, Tozzi@thecre.com
Web Site: http://thecre.com/
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Facebook, Google and Twitter operate in two-sided markets.
Consequently CRE believes the ultimate decision dealing with a governmental action directed toward any of the aforementioned companies should be based upon an in-depth examination of two-sided markets.
More specifically we are of the view that: whether a two-sided market behaves like a monopolistic market, a competitive one, or something altogether different depends in large part on the homing properties of its users; we are of the view that symmetric single homing markets exhibit monopolistic properties and asymmetric multi-homing markets come across very competitive.
If we are correct, then it is imperative that the FTC examine the unique properties of two-sided markets prior to initiating enforcement action in these markets. Failure to do so will bring about the dire consequences predicted by Professors Evans and Schmalensse:
Antitrust analysis, tools, and techniques require modification when two-sided platforms account for a significant portion of supply. Failure to account for the consequences of interlinked demand between the two sides can lead antitrust analysis into serious error.
For these reasons we believe it imperative that the FTC conduct an open forum on two-sided markets to allow the public and stakeholders to express their views on this important matter.
The public is also encouraged to express their views on FTCWatch.org http://www.thecre.com/ftcwatch/?p9 hosted by the Center for Regulatory Effectiveness, a Washington, DC based regulatory watchdog.
SOURCE Center for Regulatory Effectiveness
Center for Regulatory Effectiveness
CONTACT: Jim Tozzi, +1-202-265-2383, Tozzi@thecre.com
Web Site: http://thecre.com/
October 28, 2011
YouTube Announces New Original Channels Including Seedwell's "American Hipster"
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 9:56:01 PM
YouTube Announces New Original Channels Including Seedwell's "American Hipster"
SF-Based creative studio's comedic, hipster-themed, pop culture channel will feature three weekly shows starting April 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YouTube announced today that, starting next month, new original channels will start to roll out on its platform. YouTube has been working closely with content producers who will be creating new advertising-supported channels in the coming year for verticals including fashion, sports, music, comedy, animation, news and education.
The new channels are backed by some of the biggest producers and celebrities from Hollywood, some of the hottest emerging media companies, and some of the earliest pioneers of web video. YouTube has kick-started the creation of these channels and hopes the initiative will create new opportunities for both viewers and advertisers in their content ecosystem.
One lesser-known emerging media company involved in the channel roll out is San Francisco based creative studio, Seedwell (http://seedwell.com). No stranger to online video advertising, Seedwell has worked with brands like Pepsi, HTC, Blue Nile and Fujitsu and has produced several viral video hits, many of them in the tried-and-true music video parody format, amassing over 33 million views on YouTube. Such hits include "The New Dork", "Telephone: The Office Version" (Lady Gaga parody), "Tweet It", "Puke In My Mouth" (SNL parody), and "Big Dog Beta."
Seedwell's contribution to the YouTube initiative is a channel called "American Hipster" (http://youtube.com/americanhipster), which will launch in April of 2012 as a comedic channel that explores pop culture through the lens of hipsterism - that ironically popular movement built on not being popular. The American Hipster channel will feature three weekly shows. While two of them fall into popular YouTube formats--"Max Movie Reviews" is a Hollywood movie review show hosted by a funny, talking hipster baby (starring Maximus The Baby) and "Les Hip" is a weekly vlog-style roundup of pop trends and celebrity news hosted by two hilarious, ranting San Francisco hipsters (starring Robert Denning and Erika Shumate)--the third show, also titled "American Hipster," delves into a format new to most YouTube audiences: short documentary. The flagship show for the channel, American Hipster (hosted by Paavo Steinkamp) is a traveling documentary-style series that explores contemporary hipster culture first-hand in multiple cities across the country.
Seedwell is also no stranger to documentary. The company's new award-winning feature length film about an Iraqi Women's Basketball team entitled "Salaam Dunk" is currently making waves in the international film festival circuit. The film has recently screened to packed audiences at the Los Angeles Film Festival and Chicago International Film Festival (where it won The Gold Plaque), and is set to screen in Qatar at the Doha-Tribeca Film Festival and the International Documentary Film Festival of Amsterdam later this year.
Seedwell hopes American Hipster's blend of short and longer form content will engage much of YouTube's massive youth audience and encourage them to spend more time on the site week after week.
"It's really exciting to see YouTube work with a variety of content producers including people like us who have been dedicated to the YouTube platform since its inception," said Peter Furia, Partner and Head of Creative and Marketing at Seedwell. "YouTube has always been the best site for social video and we're looking forward to being a part of building even larger dedicated audiences around this latest influx of high quality video content. We, of course, encourage people who are interested in American Hipster to subscribe to the channel on YouTube, and follow its shows' Facebook pages and Twitter accounts."
"Having YouTube support Seedwell's production of regular content allows us to focus on what we do best - creating videos that people love to watch and share," said Beau Lewis, Partner and Head of Business at Seedwell. "This is also a great opportunity for our business; we believe the upside of online video advertising has yet to be fully realized and YouTube will play a key role in its evolution. We're excited to be a part of it."
Press Images and PDF available at http://seedwell.com/americanhipster
Relevant Links
http://seedwell.com
http://americanhipster.net
http://youtube.com/americanhipster
SOURCE Seedwell
Seedwell
CONTACT: Peter Furia, +1-415-671-4632, press@seedwell.com
Web Site: http://seedwell.com
SF-Based creative studio's comedic, hipster-themed, pop culture channel will feature three weekly shows starting April 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YouTube announced today that, starting next month, new original channels will start to roll out on its platform. YouTube has been working closely with content producers who will be creating new advertising-supported channels in the coming year for verticals including fashion, sports, music, comedy, animation, news and education.
The new channels are backed by some of the biggest producers and celebrities from Hollywood, some of the hottest emerging media companies, and some of the earliest pioneers of web video. YouTube has kick-started the creation of these channels and hopes the initiative will create new opportunities for both viewers and advertisers in their content ecosystem.
One lesser-known emerging media company involved in the channel roll out is San Francisco based creative studio, Seedwell (http://seedwell.com). No stranger to online video advertising, Seedwell has worked with brands like Pepsi, HTC, Blue Nile and Fujitsu and has produced several viral video hits, many of them in the tried-and-true music video parody format, amassing over 33 million views on YouTube. Such hits include "The New Dork", "Telephone: The Office Version" (Lady Gaga parody), "Tweet It", "Puke In My Mouth" (SNL parody), and "Big Dog Beta."
Seedwell's contribution to the YouTube initiative is a channel called "American Hipster" (http://youtube.com/americanhipster), which will launch in April of 2012 as a comedic channel that explores pop culture through the lens of hipsterism - that ironically popular movement built on not being popular. The American Hipster channel will feature three weekly shows. While two of them fall into popular YouTube formats--"Max Movie Reviews" is a Hollywood movie review show hosted by a funny, talking hipster baby (starring Maximus The Baby) and "Les Hip" is a weekly vlog-style roundup of pop trends and celebrity news hosted by two hilarious, ranting San Francisco hipsters (starring Robert Denning and Erika Shumate)--the third show, also titled "American Hipster," delves into a format new to most YouTube audiences: short documentary. The flagship show for the channel, American Hipster (hosted by Paavo Steinkamp) is a traveling documentary-style series that explores contemporary hipster culture first-hand in multiple cities across the country.
Seedwell is also no stranger to documentary. The company's new award-winning feature length film about an Iraqi Women's Basketball team entitled "Salaam Dunk" is currently making waves in the international film festival circuit. The film has recently screened to packed audiences at the Los Angeles Film Festival and Chicago International Film Festival (where it won The Gold Plaque), and is set to screen in Qatar at the Doha-Tribeca Film Festival and the International Documentary Film Festival of Amsterdam later this year.
Seedwell hopes American Hipster's blend of short and longer form content will engage much of YouTube's massive youth audience and encourage them to spend more time on the site week after week.
"It's really exciting to see YouTube work with a variety of content producers including people like us who have been dedicated to the YouTube platform since its inception," said Peter Furia, Partner and Head of Creative and Marketing at Seedwell. "YouTube has always been the best site for social video and we're looking forward to being a part of building even larger dedicated audiences around this latest influx of high quality video content. We, of course, encourage people who are interested in American Hipster to subscribe to the channel on YouTube, and follow its shows' Facebook pages and Twitter accounts."
"Having YouTube support Seedwell's production of regular content allows us to focus on what we do best - creating videos that people love to watch and share," said Beau Lewis, Partner and Head of Business at Seedwell. "This is also a great opportunity for our business; we believe the upside of online video advertising has yet to be fully realized and YouTube will play a key role in its evolution. We're excited to be a part of it."
Press Images and PDF available at http://seedwell.com/americanhipster
Relevant Links
http://seedwell.com
http://americanhipster.net
http://youtube.com/americanhipster
SOURCE Seedwell
Seedwell
CONTACT: Peter Furia, +1-415-671-4632, press@seedwell.com
Web Site: http://seedwell.com
Red Bull Media House North America to Produce Exclusive Programming for YouTube's New Original Channels Initiative
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 9:07:01 PM
Red Bull Media House North America to Produce Exclusive Programming for YouTube's New Original Channels Initiative
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YouTube has announced plans to bring new original channels, created specifically for today's connected viewers, to its platform. Red Bull Media House North America is one of the inaugural Action Sports content producers. The Red Bull channel will re-launch in January 2012 and feature exclusive series which will chronicle the competition and daily lives of the world's best action sports athletes in snowboarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, surfing, freestyle motocross and more.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111028/LA96125LOGO)
Red Bull Media House is a global media company that produces and distributes compelling sports, culture and lifestyle programming across multiple platforms. The Red Bull channel on YouTube will include original programming that will examine what it takes to compete at the highest levels through the eyes of young action sports athletes, how they best execute their sports in new and surprising environments, and a look at their lives away from competition.
When YouTube launched its partner program in 2007, Red Bull Media House was among the first partner channels on the platform. To date, nearly 300 million views have been generated from Red Bull content, making Red Bull Media House one of the top 5 content producers on YouTube in Sports globally.
"Since 2007, YouTube and Red Bull have shared a passion for creating and delivering compelling content for the web," stated Werner Brell, Managing Director of Red Bull Media House North America. "Four years later, once again Red Bull Media House is working with YouTube to provide inspirational programming to its new channels initiative."
YouTube will bring a new, diverse, creative set of channels, across categories like fashion, sports, music, comedy, animation, news and education which will start launching on YouTube next month and continue over the next year. The new original channels, including the Red Bull channel, are committed to creating a new viewing experience for people that make the most of the YouTube platform, and will be available globally, on any device.
For more information, contact Maddy Zeringue, 310.460.5110 or maddy.zeringue@us.redbullmediahouse.com, and visit http://www.redbullmediahouse.com. Free for editorial use, high-resolution photos and high definition video clips can be downloaded at http://www.redbullcontentpool.com.
SOURCE Red Bull Media House North America
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Red Bull Media House North America
Web Site: http://www.redbullmediahouse.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YouTube has announced plans to bring new original channels, created specifically for today's connected viewers, to its platform. Red Bull Media House North America is one of the inaugural Action Sports content producers. The Red Bull channel will re-launch in January 2012 and feature exclusive series which will chronicle the competition and daily lives of the world's best action sports athletes in snowboarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, surfing, freestyle motocross and more.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111028/LA96125LOGO)
Red Bull Media House is a global media company that produces and distributes compelling sports, culture and lifestyle programming across multiple platforms. The Red Bull channel on YouTube will include original programming that will examine what it takes to compete at the highest levels through the eyes of young action sports athletes, how they best execute their sports in new and surprising environments, and a look at their lives away from competition.
When YouTube launched its partner program in 2007, Red Bull Media House was among the first partner channels on the platform. To date, nearly 300 million views have been generated from Red Bull content, making Red Bull Media House one of the top 5 content producers on YouTube in Sports globally.
"Since 2007, YouTube and Red Bull have shared a passion for creating and delivering compelling content for the web," stated Werner Brell, Managing Director of Red Bull Media House North America. "Four years later, once again Red Bull Media House is working with YouTube to provide inspirational programming to its new channels initiative."
YouTube will bring a new, diverse, creative set of channels, across categories like fashion, sports, music, comedy, animation, news and education which will start launching on YouTube next month and continue over the next year. The new original channels, including the Red Bull channel, are committed to creating a new viewing experience for people that make the most of the YouTube platform, and will be available globally, on any device.
For more information, contact Maddy Zeringue, 310.460.5110 or maddy.zeringue@us.redbullmediahouse.com, and visit http://www.redbullmediahouse.com. Free for editorial use, high-resolution photos and high definition video clips can be downloaded at http://www.redbullcontentpool.com.
SOURCE Red Bull Media House North America
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111028/LA96125LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Red Bull Media House North America
Web Site: http://www.redbullmediahouse.com
Union Pacific Railroad's Steam Locomotives Join the App World
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:49:01 PM
Union Pacific Railroad's Steam Locomotives Join the App World
Free UP Steam App Now Available
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the golden age of steam locomotives, trains were tracked using a timetable and a pocket watch. Converging old and new technology, Union Pacific's legendary steam locomotives now can be tracked with the touch of a screen. The free UP Steam app is available at Apple's App Store in iTunes for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO)
Combining new technology and Union Pacific's historic steam locomotives, the UP Steam app offers users the chance to keep up with the locomotives on their latest excursions.
App features include:
-- Real-time GPS location of Union Pacific's steam locomotives.
-- Up-to-the-minute schedules of the latest Union Pacific steam excursion.
-- Notification if Union Pacific steam is scheduled to be within 50 miles
of the user's current location.
-- Photos, videos, descriptions and history of Union Pacific steam
locomotives No. 844 and No. 3985.
-- The ability to submit photos taken with an iOS device for inclusion in
the Union Pacific Facebook photo album.
-- Real-time Tweets tied to twitter.com/up_steam.
-- The ability to "check in" with the Union Pacific's steam locomotives
using Foursquare.
In addition, the app includes an "About Union Pacific" section describing the company's operations, shipping information and an overview of the products Union Pacific routinely ships.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers and provides Americans with a fuel-efficient, environmentally responsible and safe mode of freight transportation. Union Pacific's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad emphasizes excellent customer service and offers competitive routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America's premier rail franchise.
http://www.up.comwww.facebook.com/unionpacificwww.twitter.com/unionpacific
SOURCE Union Pacific
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Union Pacific
CONTACT: Tom Lange, +1-402-544-3560, tomlange@up.com
Web Site: http://www.up.com
Free UP Steam App Now Available
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the golden age of steam locomotives, trains were tracked using a timetable and a pocket watch. Converging old and new technology, Union Pacific's legendary steam locomotives now can be tracked with the touch of a screen. The free UP Steam app is available at Apple's App Store in iTunes for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO)
Combining new technology and Union Pacific's historic steam locomotives, the UP Steam app offers users the chance to keep up with the locomotives on their latest excursions.
App features include:
-- Real-time GPS location of Union Pacific's steam locomotives.
-- Up-to-the-minute schedules of the latest Union Pacific steam excursion.
-- Notification if Union Pacific steam is scheduled to be within 50 miles
of the user's current location.
-- Photos, videos, descriptions and history of Union Pacific steam
locomotives No. 844 and No. 3985.
-- The ability to submit photos taken with an iOS device for inclusion in
the Union Pacific Facebook photo album.
-- Real-time Tweets tied to twitter.com/up_steam.
-- The ability to "check in" with the Union Pacific's steam locomotives
using Foursquare.
In addition, the app includes an "About Union Pacific" section describing the company's operations, shipping information and an overview of the products Union Pacific routinely ships.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers and provides Americans with a fuel-efficient, environmentally responsible and safe mode of freight transportation. Union Pacific's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad emphasizes excellent customer service and offers competitive routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America's premier rail franchise.
http://www.up.comwww.facebook.com/unionpacificwww.twitter.com/unionpacific
SOURCE Union Pacific
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Union Pacific
CONTACT: Tom Lange, +1-402-544-3560, tomlange@up.com
Web Site: http://www.up.com
Summit Business Media Delivers Breaking News and Focused, Relevant Content with Launch of LifeHealthPro.com eNewsletters
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:28:01 PM
Summit Business Media Delivers Breaking News and Focused, Relevant Content with Launch of LifeHealthPro.com eNewsletters
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Covering every facet of the Life and Health Insurance industry, Summit Business Media announced today the launch of a new suite of eNewsletters. The eNewsletters are part of the launch of LifeHealthPro.com - the largest online destination for life and health insurance advisors and agents. The comprehensive suite of eNewsletters provides essential information advisors need to run and grow their practice, including breaking news, market trends and sales tips.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/SUMMITLOGO )
"Aligning our content and editors around a more digitally-focused workflow allowed us to create a robust and efficient package of timely and topical content in the form of eNewsletters," said James E. Green, Group Editor-in-Chief. "By developing several topic-specific eNewsletters we're able to provide more in-depth coverage on the items that are vital to life health advisors. The launch also presented the opportunity to expand our coverage into the wealth management market with the Wealth Management Pro weekly eNewsletter."
"The variety of eNewsletters gives our advertisers more options for their message to appear with like-minded editorial content," said Dave O'Neil, Group Publisher. "When readers see an ad message it will be more relevant to them and the products they offer. LifeHealthPro.com also offers custom packages and eNewsletter sponsorships to connect our advertisers with the life health insurance community."
These eNewsletters are the latest example of Summit Business Media's ongoing digital strategy. In the last 12 months, Summit Business Media launched multiple new eNewsletters and websites, including AdvisorOne.com, PropertyCasualty360.com, CUTimes.com and BenefitsPro.com.
Sign up to receive these free eNewsletters from LifeHealthPro.com:
-- LifeHealthPro Daily
-- The Lead
-- Health Care Reform Watch
-- LifeHealthPro Breaking News
-- Life Insurance Insider
-- Annuities Insider
-- LTCI Insider
-- Senior Market Insider
-- Wealth Management Pro
-- Your Practice
About LifeHealthPro.com
LifeHealthPro.com is the vital online destination for life and health insurance advisors, designed to provide them with the essential elements they need to run their practice and increase their bottom line including breaking news, market trends, practice tips and more. For more information, please visitLifeHealthPro.com.
About Summit Business Media
Summit Business Media is the leading B2B media and information company serving the insurance, financial, legal and investment advisory markets. Summit strives to be "The Next Generation of Business Information" for executives and practitioners by providing breaking news and analysis, in-depth practice management strategies, business-building techniques and actionable data. Summit services the information needs of its customers through numerous channels, including digital, print, and live events. For more information, please visit SummitBusinessMedia.com.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.James Greenhttp://www.profnetconnect.com/james_green Dave O'Neilhttp://www.profnetconnect.com/dave_oneil
SOURCE Summit Business Media
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/SUMMITLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Summit Business Media
CONTACT: James E. Green, Group Editor-in-Chief, Life and Health Insurance Group, jegreen@sbmedia.com, +1-813-475-4409
Web Site: http://www.summitbusinessmedia.com
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Covering every facet of the Life and Health Insurance industry, Summit Business Media announced today the launch of a new suite of eNewsletters. The eNewsletters are part of the launch of LifeHealthPro.com - the largest online destination for life and health insurance advisors and agents. The comprehensive suite of eNewsletters provides essential information advisors need to run and grow their practice, including breaking news, market trends and sales tips.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/SUMMITLOGO )
"Aligning our content and editors around a more digitally-focused workflow allowed us to create a robust and efficient package of timely and topical content in the form of eNewsletters," said James E. Green, Group Editor-in-Chief. "By developing several topic-specific eNewsletters we're able to provide more in-depth coverage on the items that are vital to life health advisors. The launch also presented the opportunity to expand our coverage into the wealth management market with the Wealth Management Pro weekly eNewsletter."
"The variety of eNewsletters gives our advertisers more options for their message to appear with like-minded editorial content," said Dave O'Neil, Group Publisher. "When readers see an ad message it will be more relevant to them and the products they offer. LifeHealthPro.com also offers custom packages and eNewsletter sponsorships to connect our advertisers with the life health insurance community."
These eNewsletters are the latest example of Summit Business Media's ongoing digital strategy. In the last 12 months, Summit Business Media launched multiple new eNewsletters and websites, including AdvisorOne.com, PropertyCasualty360.com, CUTimes.com and BenefitsPro.com.
Sign up to receive these free eNewsletters from LifeHealthPro.com:
-- LifeHealthPro Daily
-- The Lead
-- Health Care Reform Watch
-- LifeHealthPro Breaking News
-- Life Insurance Insider
-- Annuities Insider
-- LTCI Insider
-- Senior Market Insider
-- Wealth Management Pro
-- Your Practice
About LifeHealthPro.com
LifeHealthPro.com is the vital online destination for life and health insurance advisors, designed to provide them with the essential elements they need to run their practice and increase their bottom line including breaking news, market trends, practice tips and more. For more information, please visitLifeHealthPro.com.
About Summit Business Media
Summit Business Media is the leading B2B media and information company serving the insurance, financial, legal and investment advisory markets. Summit strives to be "The Next Generation of Business Information" for executives and practitioners by providing breaking news and analysis, in-depth practice management strategies, business-building techniques and actionable data. Summit services the information needs of its customers through numerous channels, including digital, print, and live events. For more information, please visit SummitBusinessMedia.com.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.James Greenhttp://www.profnetconnect.com/james_green Dave O'Neilhttp://www.profnetconnect.com/dave_oneil
SOURCE Summit Business Media
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/SUMMITLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Summit Business Media
CONTACT: James E. Green, Group Editor-in-Chief, Life and Health Insurance Group, jegreen@sbmedia.com, +1-813-475-4409
Web Site: http://www.summitbusinessmedia.com
6waves Lolapps Acquires Chinese Social Gaming Company Smartron5
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:21:01 PM
6waves Lolapps Acquires Chinese Social Gaming Company Smartron5
Social and Mobile Game Developer and Publisher Accelerates Global Expansion, Doubles Asian Presence
SAN FRANCISCO and BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 6waves Lolapps, a leading global social and mobile game developer and publisher, today announced its acquisition of Beijing-based social gaming company Smartron5. One of Asia's most talented game development teams, the acquisition marks 6waves Lolapps' continued expansion into the Asian market adding to its existing Hong Kong and Tokyo offices.
"The Asian market is complex and the Smartron5 team brings western-production values with a deep understanding of how to be successful in China," said Rex NG, CEO of 6waves Lolapps. "This addition to our team is key to our globalization strategy and will benefit our own game development efforts as well as those of our publishing partners."
"The opportunity to add a team that can deliver on our reputation of providing today's most exciting social game experiences made this an easy decision," said Arthur Chow, COO of 6waves Lolapps. "The Smartron5 team brings with them not only a commitment to quality but a depth of relationships that can only be achieved through years of experience innovating in the Chinese-market."
The acquisition adds Beijing to 6waves Lolapps' steadily growing list of Global offices which includes the aforementioned three offices in Asia as well as offices in London and San Francisco. 6waves Lolapps' Asian presence now leaps to more than 75 people, expanding the company's overall headcount to more than 170 employees worldwide.
Smartron5's CEO, Gage Galinger will become 6waves Lolapps' Vice President of Content Development and will head up operations for the company in China. Galinger brings deep traditional and social gaming experience from companies including Electronic Arts, Enorbus, Microsoft and Blizzard. The Smartron5 team will be immediately integrated into 6waves Lolapps' global presence and will be focused on product development for the local social and mobile market.
Smartron5, backed by London listed private equity group Origo Partners PLC, focuses on high quality social games with deeper game play experiences for Asian and international social networks. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Both 6waves Lolapps and Smartron5 have a presence at TechCrunch Disrupt Beijing.
About6waves Lolapps
6waves Lolapps is a leading global developer and publisher of social and mobile games with offices in the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, China and the United Kingdom. Every month we attract over 40 million users to our games. 6waves Lolapps' publishing helps independent developers grow their games' audiences and improve their performance in the market through a broad range of services. 6waves Lolapps' games studios are a recognized leader in social game development, and the creator of the hit franchise Ravenworld. For more information visit http://www.6waves.com or http://www.lolapps.com
SOURCE 6waves Lolapps
6waves Lolapps
CONTACT: Jeff Koo, Sparkpr for 6waves Lolapps, +1-415-321-1866, jeff@sparkpr.com
Web Site: http://www.lolapps.com
Social and Mobile Game Developer and Publisher Accelerates Global Expansion, Doubles Asian Presence
SAN FRANCISCO and BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 6waves Lolapps, a leading global social and mobile game developer and publisher, today announced its acquisition of Beijing-based social gaming company Smartron5. One of Asia's most talented game development teams, the acquisition marks 6waves Lolapps' continued expansion into the Asian market adding to its existing Hong Kong and Tokyo offices.
"The Asian market is complex and the Smartron5 team brings western-production values with a deep understanding of how to be successful in China," said Rex NG, CEO of 6waves Lolapps. "This addition to our team is key to our globalization strategy and will benefit our own game development efforts as well as those of our publishing partners."
"The opportunity to add a team that can deliver on our reputation of providing today's most exciting social game experiences made this an easy decision," said Arthur Chow, COO of 6waves Lolapps. "The Smartron5 team brings with them not only a commitment to quality but a depth of relationships that can only be achieved through years of experience innovating in the Chinese-market."
The acquisition adds Beijing to 6waves Lolapps' steadily growing list of Global offices which includes the aforementioned three offices in Asia as well as offices in London and San Francisco. 6waves Lolapps' Asian presence now leaps to more than 75 people, expanding the company's overall headcount to more than 170 employees worldwide.
Smartron5's CEO, Gage Galinger will become 6waves Lolapps' Vice President of Content Development and will head up operations for the company in China. Galinger brings deep traditional and social gaming experience from companies including Electronic Arts, Enorbus, Microsoft and Blizzard. The Smartron5 team will be immediately integrated into 6waves Lolapps' global presence and will be focused on product development for the local social and mobile market.
Smartron5, backed by London listed private equity group Origo Partners PLC, focuses on high quality social games with deeper game play experiences for Asian and international social networks. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Both 6waves Lolapps and Smartron5 have a presence at TechCrunch Disrupt Beijing.
About6waves Lolapps
6waves Lolapps is a leading global developer and publisher of social and mobile games with offices in the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, China and the United Kingdom. Every month we attract over 40 million users to our games. 6waves Lolapps' publishing helps independent developers grow their games' audiences and improve their performance in the market through a broad range of services. 6waves Lolapps' games studios are a recognized leader in social game development, and the creator of the hit franchise Ravenworld. For more information visit http://www.6waves.com or http://www.lolapps.com
SOURCE 6waves Lolapps
6waves Lolapps
CONTACT: Jeff Koo, Sparkpr for 6waves Lolapps, +1-415-321-1866, jeff@sparkpr.com
Web Site: http://www.lolapps.com