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Neurotechnology Releases MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 for National-scale Fingerprint and Iris Biometric Identification

Multi-biometric Solution from Neurotechnology Manages Very Large Databases, Includes Enhanced Reliability and Fault-tolerance

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotechnology, a provider of high-precision biometric identification technologies, today announced the release of MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0, the latest update of the company's multi-biometric software and hardware solution for high-volume, high-speed fingerprint and iris identification. MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 includes a larger database capacity, enhanced fault tolerance and a new matching algorithm that provides even greater accuracy, with extremely fast matching speeds of up to 100 million fingerprints per second - with a tolerance of 360 degrees of fingerprint rotation - and up to 200 million irises per second. Even at these high speeds, MegaMatcher Accelerator performs a full database search for each match (unlike systems that use internal database indexing or pre-classification); this eliminates potential false rejections from incorrect classifications and gives MegaMatcher Accelerator a very high degree of reliability.

MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 provides fast, accurate multi-biometric identification using both fingerprint and iris modes together, or either mode can be used as a primary form of identification. MegaMatcher Accelerator also can check identification results with other biometric data from any Neurotechnology-supported modality, including face, palmprint or voice identification. It can manage a database of up to 40 million fingerprints and 50 million irises with the Extended version and up to 4 million fingerprints and 5 million irises with the Standard version. For even higher volume applications, multiple MegaMatcher Accelerators can be connected in a cluster to manage databases with billions of records.

"MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 simplifies the development of large Automatic Biometrical Identification Systems (ABIS) while having even higher reliability than the previous version," said Antonello Mincone, project team leader for Neurotechnology. "This makes MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 an even more competitive solution for a wide number of national scale government projects, such as document issuance and voter de-duplication, as well as biometric applications for private sector uses including banking and healthcare."

MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 includes a number of significant enhancements over the previous version. The new fingerprint algorithm offers even higher reliability than the previous version: at the same False Acceptance Rate (FAR) level, the False Rejection Rate (FRR) is up to three times smaller. MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 does not require flushing - a specific procedure that periodically pauses the processing of identification requests to optimize internal data structures. By eliminating the need for flushing, MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 can operate without pauses, further enhancing overall speed and efficiency.

Enhanced fault tolerance in MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 ensures high availability through the use of secondary and/or parallel MegaMatcher Accelerators. The secondary MegaMatcher Accelerator keeps information on the state of the main Accelerator and is activated if the main Accelerator becomes unavailable due to network issues, a crash or other hardware problems. This allows the system to continue working. When parallel MegaMatcher Accelerators are used, there is automatic data synchronization between the parallel systems.

MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 is available in both Extended and Standard versions. System benchmarks for both MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 versions are among the fastest in the industry:

    --  MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 Extended Version offers the highest
        performance for applications that require extremely fast matching with a
        large volume of data. Working on an HP ProLiant DL360G7 server with 96GB
        RAM, MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 Extended can manage a database of up to
        40 million fingerprints and perform 1:N matching at a speed of 100
        million fingerprints per second; it can manage a database of up to 50
        million irises and perform 1:N matching at a speed of 200 million irises
        per second.
    --  MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 Standard Version is a fast, cost-effective,
        PC-based solution for customers with smaller biometric applications.
        Working on a PC with an i7 processor, 12GB RAM, 1.5TB HDD, MegaMatcher
        Accelerator 4.0 Standard can manage databases of up to 5 million irises
        or 4 million fingerprints and can perform matching of up to 35 million
        fingerprints or 70 million irises per second.

MegaMatcher and MegaMatcher Accelerator technology is used in a wide variety of biometric solutions worldwide for election control, passport and visa documentation, border control, criminal investigations and duplicate searches in large-scale government and commercial databases. The MegaMatcher fingerprint recognition algorithm is NIST MINEX-compliant for use in US Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) program fingerprint recognition applications and it supports most biometric industry standards.

MegaMatcher Accelerator 4.0 is available through Neurotechnology or from distributors worldwide. For more information, go to: http://www.Neurotechnology.com.

About Neurotechnology

Neurotechnology is a provider of high-precision biometric fingerprint, face, iris, palmprint and voice identification algorithms, object recognition technology and software development products. More than 2500 system integrators, security companies and hardware providers integrate Neurotechnology's algorithms into their products, with millions of customer installations worldwide.

Neurotechnology's identification algorithms have consistently earned the highest honors in some of the industry's most rigorous competitions, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s Fingerprint Vendor Technology Evaluation (FpVTE), the Iris Exchange (IREX) and the Fingerprint Verification Competitions (FVC).

Drawing from years of academic research in the fields of neuroinformatics, image processing and pattern recognition, Neurotechnology was founded in 1990 in Vilnius, Lithuania and released its first fingerprint identification system in 1991. Since that time the company has released more than 60 products and version upgrades for identification and verification of objects and personal identity.

Media Contact:Jennifer Allen NewtonBluehouse Consulting Group, Inc.+1-503-805-7540Jennifer (at) bluehousecg (dot) com

SOURCE  Neurotechnology

Neurotechnology

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

OS33 Presents "The Next Big Revenue Generator - How MSPs Can Multiply Their MRR with OS33" at IT Nation 2011, November 11 in Orlando

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OS33, the leading IT-as-a-Service Delivery Platform for MSPs, today announced that company President Jacob Kazakevich, will lead a 60 minute breakout session on how to profitably deliver and sell cloud-based managed services at the ConnectWise IT Nation 2011 Partner Summit, on November 11th held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100810/NY47221LOGO)

Entitled "The Next BIG Revenue Generator - Learn how MSPs multiply their MRR delivering Cloud with OS33," and taking place at 2:15 p.m. in the Flagler Room, the session features OS33 experts and a panel of its MSP partners as they demonstrate:

    --  Why now is the right time to start building or moving your managed
        services practice to the cloud
    --  What end users are looking for in today's cloud services
    --  How OS33 technology enables MSPs to transition from a Managed Services
        to a Cloud Services model
    --  How selling cloud leads to net new clients and bottom line profit

Joining Kazakevich will be OS33 partner panel including David Kramer, CTO of External IT; Biren Shukla, CEO of LevelCloud; and Brett Jaffe, President of IT 4 Inc./PointClickWork Inc, each representing companies of various sizes, market areas and stages in business.  The partner panel will give attendees a birds-eye view on how they package, position and profitably sell OS33, as well as lessons learned along the way.  Included in the breakout session will be a 40-minute presentation by OS33 experts, followed by an open Q&A discussion for the audience to ask questions directly to OS33 Partners.

"Whether you are new to cloud computing, or your MSP practice has a well-developed cloud offering, this is a not-to-be missed session," says Kazakevich.  "We will be covering how cloud is becoming the next big revenue generator in managed services and how this presents an opportunity for early adopters of cloud services to quickly capture a large market share and make a lot of money,"  says Jacob.  "I am excited to be speaking at the IT Nation conference this year, as it presents an opportunity to share our model and our partners' success with the large network of ConnectWise partners."

Held November 9-11, IT Nation provides channel partners, vendors and IT solution providers the opportunity to learn, network and collaborate with peers through a solutions pavilion, nearly 100 breakout sessions and new Hands-On Labs. With more than 60 vendors in attendance, including industry leaders Microsoft, Google, HP, Cisco and others, attendees will discover the latest products and services and go-to-market strategies that will improve their businesses today and well into the future.  More information is available at http://theitnation.com/

For more information about the OS33 MSP platform or to schedule a no-obligation private demonstration of OS33 at IT Nation, please visit http://www.os33.com/learn-more/schedule-a-demo/, email sales@os33.com, or call 1-866-796-0310.

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About OS33

OS33, the leading full-featured cloud computing IT delivery automation platform, has been tested and proven by thousands of end users. With OS33, MSPs can provision cloud-based infrastructure resources, deploy applications, and create companies and users, providing a brandable web-based desktop fully populated with all of their hosted IT assets.  OS33 is based in New York City. For more information visit http://www.os33.com.

    CONTACT AGENCY:
    Matthew Harvey
    JPR Communications
    818-884-8282
    matthewh@jprcom.com

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WISeKey Supports the Swiss Government Initiative for a More Secure Internet at ITU Telecom World 2011

GENEVA, October 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    WISeKey was honored by the visit of Mme Doris Leuthard, Head of the
Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy, and Communications in
Switzerland at WISeKey's Booth in the Swiss Pavilion at ITU Telecom World
2011. WISeKey founder Carlos Moreira took the opportunity to congratulate
Mme Leuthard for her speech (photo:
http://www.presseportal.ch/go2/wisekey_TU-Telecom-World-2011 ) at the
inaugural session of the conference on the risks facing the Internet and in
particular the risks related to Cyber security, personal data protection,
and child protection and the unique position of Switzerland as a neutral
jurisdiction for a safer and more trusted Internet.

    Since 1999, Geneva-based WISeKey and the OISTE Foundation have been
working towards this endeavor, to transform the Internet into a reliable and
fair tool for conducting secure electronic transactions. WISeKey - a WEF
Global Growth company - has provided security technology to governments,
enterprises, and consumers to authenticate identities and objects over the
Internet and to protect data from security breaches by establishing
solutions based on more than a decade of experience and an ever-evolving
e-security solutions knowledge base.

    The WISeKey is unique because it offers a totally neutral and
geopolitically-aware trust model founded on its Swiss origins bringing PKI
benefits to the mass market at affordable prices. With technology moving to
the Cloud, secure solutions must also ensure government sovereignty over
data and IT systems regardless of their physical location. WISeKey and OISTE
have been serving public and private institutions by addressing these types
of legal, operational, or infrastructural issues that must be resolved in
order to benefit from advances in technology without compromising security
or sovereignty.

    Visit WISeKey at Telecom 2011 in the Geneva Pavilion.

   
    Contact:
    WISeKey SA
    Eileen Weinberg
    eweinber@wisekey.com
    phone: +41-22-594-30-00

Source: WISeKey SA

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TCO Certified Launches Sustainability Certification for Tablet PCs

STOCKHOLM, October 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 is first to meet demanding criteria for image
performance, environmental design and social responsibility

    TCO Certified, the worldwide third party sustainability label for IT
products, today launched TCO Certified Tablets
[http://www.tcodevelopment.com/pls/nvp/Document.Show?CIDA46&MIDˆ1 ], the
program's first sustainability certification for tablet PCs. The TCO
Certified Tablets label offers IT buyers a way to more easily identify
tablets designed to help them meet sustainability demands while not
compromising the user experience. The launch coincides with the announcement
that the Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 is the first tablet to meet the label's
demanding criteria for environmental design, ergonomics and social
responsibility.
[http://www.tcodevelopment.com/pls/nvp/Document.Show?CIDA46&MIDˆ2 ]

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/tcodevelopment/52161/
[http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/tcodevelopment/52161 ]

    Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20111027/487331

    Soren Enholm, CEO of TCO Development [http://www.tcodevelopment.com ],
the organization behind TCO Certified, comments on the launch: "The tablet
is rapidly becoming part of our personal and business PC environment.
Expanding TCO Certified to include tablets is a natural step, considering
our almost 20 years of experience certifying PCs and displays. As users, we
should demand that all our IT products feature good image performance,
environmental design and that they are manufactured under socially
responsible conditions. This is the assurance that a TCO Certified tablet
delivers to the user. We congratulate Samsung on the certification of the
SLATE PC Series 7."

    "Samsung Electronics is proud to fulfill TCO Certified for the SLATE PC
Series 7 and it meets our goals towards sustainable development," says Kyuho
Uhm, Senior Vice President of the IT Solutions Business at Samsung
Electronics.

    In keeping with TCO Certified requirements for PCs and displays,
criteria for TCO Certified Tablets
[http://www.tcodevelopment.com/pls/nvp/Document.Show?CIDA46&MIDˆ1 ] cover
multiple attributes, including minimal use of hazardous materials, energy
efficiency, visual and workload ergonomics, design for recycling as well as
corporate social responsibility in the production phase. Product models
carrying the TCO Certified label meet all requirements and are rigorously
tested and verified in an accredited third party laboratory.

    Tablets PCs
[http://www.tcodevelopment.se/tcodevelopmentnew/Artiklar/Whitepaper_Tablets.pdf ]
are currently among the fastest growing trends in electronics. Growth
estimates put the tablet market from an estimated 10.3 million consumers in
2010 to 208 million users by 2014. While tablets have been primarily
marketed to consumers, professional users or "prosumers" are expected to
adopt tablet technology in greater numbers in the next few years,
particularly in retail, health care, finance and education settings. In 2011
an estimated 25% of tablets will be purchased for business use, double the
amount seen in 2010. This number is expected to rise dramatically along with
continued growth in the consumer segment.

    Soren Enholm concludes: "We at TCO Development see our role as a
catalyst for moving IT in a more sustainable direction. As awareness of
sustainable development and social responsibility grows in the IT industry,
so does our engagement with key stakeholders in making progress towards
remaining targets in the product lifecycle. Issues such as e-waste, energy
consumption, material content and worker conditions will continue to drive
our efforts towards a more sustainable IT environment."

    About TCO Development [http://www.tcodevelopment.com ]

    TCO Certified is a world-wide third party eco-label program dedicated to
the sustainable development of IT products and is a registered trademark of
TCO Development. Since 1992, the TCO certification program has significantly
influenced the design of IT products in a more sustainable direction while
ensuring maximum usability, ergonomic and environmental design along with
social responsibility. Product areas include computers (desktops, notebooks,
all in one PCs), displays, tablets, phone headsets and projectors. All
products carrying TCO Certified are rigorously tested and verified to meet
all criteria by an accredited, independent test laboratory.

    Purchasers and users worldwide reference TCO Certified as an instrument
to support their sustainability goals. TCO Development is headquartered in
Stockholm, Sweden, with regional representation in Asia and North America.

   
    For more information, please contact TCO Development

    Mr Soren Enholm, CEO Mobile: mobile +46-70-240-79-15
    soren.enholm@tcodevelopment.com

    Mr Niclas Rydell, Product and Certification Director, mobile:
    +46-70-588-92-71
    Niclas.rydell@tcodevelopment.com

    Mrs Anna Pramborg, Director, Communications, mobile: +46-70-667-64-04
    Anna.pramborg@tcodevelopment.com

    Mrs Clare Hobby, Regional Manager, North America, mobile: +1-310-801-8769
    Clare.hobby@tcodevelopment.com

    http://www.tcodevelopment.com/ [http://www.tcodevelopment.com ]

    Blog: http://www.greenitedge.com/ [http://www.greenitedge.com ]

    Twitter: @beyondgreenit / @itsustainable

    http://delicious.com/tcodevelopment/tablets

Video:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/tcodevelopment/52161

Source: TCO Development

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RRsat Launches Second DVB-S2 Platform on MEASAT-3a

First RRsat MCPC Platform on MEASAT-3a Fully Booked

HAWLEY, Pennsylvania, October 27, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    RRsat America - Global Communications Inc., a leading provider of
comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the
television and radio broadcasting industries, announced today that it is
offering services on its second DVB-S2 MCPC platform on MEASAT-3a. The SD/HD
video channels on the MEASAT-3/3a satellites currently reach over 50 million
pay-TV households in the Middle East, North Asia, South Asia, South East
Asia, Australia/Oceana and parts of Africa.

    RRsat has provided an end-to-end managed fiber and satellite uplink and
teleport service, including optional playout, via MEASAT-3a since October
2010. The first RRsat DVB-S2 platform is booked almost entirely with HD/3D
channels including Sky News HD, All Sports Network (ASN), GinxTV, iConcerts,
BabyTV Asia, Bigfoot TV, Unitel Classica Asia and Nat Geo Music.

    "As a result of the great success of our first DVB-S2 platform on
MEASAT-3a," Yaniv Lior, Senior Director of US Sales and Operations said, "we
have leased additional capacity and are offering other TV and radio channels
the opportunity to reach the same extensive audience of cable headends
throughout Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa with competitive high
performance services based on the RRsat Global Network."

    About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.

    RRsat America-Global Communications Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) which provides
global, end-to-end, content management and distribution services to the
rapidly expanding television and radio broadcasting industries, covering
more than 150 countries. Through its RRsat Global Network, composed of
satellite and terrestrial fiber optic capacity and the public Internet,
RRsat provides high-quality and flexible global distribution services 24/7
to more than 630 channels reaching multiplatform operators, Internet TV and
direct-to-home viewers worldwide and also offers occasional use services for
sports, news and events with a fleet of flyaways and over 10 transportable
satellite news gathering services (SNG) units. More than 130 television and
radio channels use RRsat's advanced production and playout centers
comprising comprehensive media asset management services. Visit the
company's website http://www.rrsat.com

    This press release contains forward looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including
statements regarding (i) the growth of our business and the television and
radio broadcasting industries, (ii) our expectation to expand our client
base and sell additional services to our existing client base, (iii) our
ability to successfully integrate the teleports we acquired, (iv) our
ability to develop and commercialize the RRinternetTV service, (v) our
expectation to extend the average length of our contracts in the future,
(vi) our ability to develop, expand and commercialize our HD Platform, (vii)
our ability to report future successes, (viii) our ability to expand our
activity in the American market, and (ix) our intention to distribute
dividends in the future and the size of any dividends declared. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties
and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and
projections about the companies and the industry as of the date of this
press release. The company undertakes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or
circumstances, or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required
by law. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated
by the forward-looking statements, including the risks indicated in our
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For more details,
please refer to our SEC filings and the amendments thereto, including our
Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010 and our
Current Reports on Form 6-K.

    Information in this press release concerning MEASAT-3a is based on
information provided by MEASAT and has not been independently verified by
RRsat.

   
    Company Contact Information:
    Yaniv Lior, Sr. Director of US Sales and Operations
    Tel:  +1(570)226-6612
    Email: yanivl@RRsat.com

    External Investor Relations Contacts:
    Ehud Helft / Porat Saar
    Tel: +1-646-233-2161
    rrsat@ccgisrael.com

Source: RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd

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Sony to Acquire Ericsson's Share of Sony Ericsson

LONDON, October 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - Sony Ericsson to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony
      and integrated intoSony's broad platform of network-connected consumer
      electronics products
    - The transaction also providesSonywith a broad IP cross-licensing
      agreement and ownership of five essential patent families
    - Ericsson to receive EUR 1.05 billion cash payment
    - Sony and Ericsson to create wireless connectivity initiative to
      drive connectivity across multiple platforms

    Sony Corporation ("Sony") and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
("Ericsson") today announced that Sony will acquire Ericsson's 50 percent
stake in Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB ("Sony Ericsson"), making
the mobile handset business a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony.

    The transaction gives Sony an opportunity to rapidly integrate
smartphones into its broad array of network-connected consumer electronics
devices - including tablets, televisions and personal computers - for the
benefit of consumers and the growth of its business. The transaction also
provides Sony with a broad intellectual property (IP) cross-licensing
agreement covering all products and services of Sony as well as ownership of
five essential patent families relating to wireless handset technology.

    As part of the transaction, Ericsson will receive a cash consideration
of EUR 1.05 billion.

    During the past ten years the mobile market has shifted focus from
simple mobile phones to rich smartphones that include access to internet
services and content. The transaction is a logical strategic step that takes
into account the nature of this evolution and its impact on the marketplace.

    This means that the synergies for Ericsson in having both a world
leading technology and telecoms services portfolio and a handset operation
are decreasing. Today Ericsson's focus is on the global wireless market as a
whole; how wireless connectivity can benefit people, business and society
beyond just phones. Consistent with that mission, by setting up a wireless
connectivity initiative, Ericsson and Sony will work to drive and develop
the market's adoption of connectivity across multiple platforms.

    "This acquisition makes sense for Sony and Ericsson, and it will make
the difference for consumers, who want to connect with content wherever they
are, whenever they want. With a vibrant smartphone business and by gaining
access to important strategic IP, notably a broad cross-license agreement,
our four-screen strategy is in place. We can more rapidly and more widely
offer consumers smartphones, laptops, tablets and televisions that
seamlessly connect with one another and open up new worlds of online
entertainment. This includes Sony's own acclaimed network services, like the
PlayStation Network and Sony Entertainment Network," said Sir Howard
Stringer, Sony's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr.
Stringer also noted that the acquisition will afford Sony operational
efficiencies in engineering, network development and marketing, among other
areas. "We can help people enjoy all our content - from movies to music and
games - through our many devices, in a way no one else can."

    "Ten years ago when we formed the joint venture, thereby combining
Sony's consumer products knowledge with Ericsson's telecommunication
technology expertise, it was a perfect match to drive the development of
feature phones. Today we take an equally logical step as Sony acquires our
stake in Sony Ericsson and makes it a part of its broad range of consumer
devices. We will now enhance our focus on enabling connectivity for all
devices, using our R&D and industry leading patent portfolio to realize a
truly connected world," said Hans Vestberg, President and CEO of Ericsson.

    When Sony Ericsson started its operations on October 1, 2001, it
combined the unprofitable handset operations from Ericsson and Sony.
Following a successful turnaround the company has become a market leader in
the development of feature phones by integrating Sony's strong consumer
products knowledge and Ericsson's telecommunications technology leadership.
The WalkmanTM phone and Cyber-shotTM phone are well known examples.

    With the successful introduction of the P1 in 2007, Sony Ericsson early
on established itself in the smartphone segment. More recently, the company
has successfully made the transition from feature phones to Android-based
Xperia(TM) smartphones. By the end of the third quarter of 2011, Sony
Ericsson held a market share of 11 percent (by value) in the Android phone
market, representing 80 percent of the company's third quarter sales. During
its ten years in operation Sony Ericsson has generated approximately EUR 1.5
billion of profit and paid dividends totaling approximately EUR 1.9 billion
to its parent companies. Prominent models include "XperiaTM arc" and
"XperiaTM mini" which received 2011 EISA Awards, while recent notable
additions to the lineup include "XperiaTM PLAY" and "XperiaTM arc S".

    The transaction, which has been approved by appropriate decision-making
bodies of both companies, is expected to close in January 2012, subject to
customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

    As a result of obtaining full control of Sony Ericsson, Sony will
consolidate Sony Ericsson from the closing date of the acquisition. The
resulting impact of the acquisition to Sony's consolidated results for the
fiscal year ending on March 31, 2012 is currently being evaluated.

   
    Facts about Sony Ericsson
    Sales (FY 2010)         EUR 6,294 million
    Net income (FY 2010)    EUR 90 million
    Number of employees     7,500 (December 2010)
    Headquarters            London
    R&D sites               Beijing, Lund, Silicon Valley and Tokyo
    Market share            11% in Android (FY2011/3Q)
                            80% of sales are smartphones (Android)

    About Sony

    Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game,
communications, key device and information technology products for the
consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer
entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the
leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded
consolidated annual sales of approximately $87 billion for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2011.

    Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/ [http://www.sony.net ]

    About Ericsson

    Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to
telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile
technologies, and provides support for networks with over 2 billion
subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The company's
portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom
services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators,
enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint
ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

    Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an
all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable
business solutions. Working in 180 countries, more than 90,000 employees
generated revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded
in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on
NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.

    http://www.ericsson.com

Source: Sony Corporation

Inquiries: Corporate Communications, Sony Corporation, Tel: +81-(0)3-6748-2200, Corporate Communications, Sony Europe, Sally Osman: +44(0)7803078945 or +44(0)1932-816828

Powerful New Online Directory Pinpoints Restaurant Chain Locations

IRVINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RestaurantChains.net, a leading provider of sales leads for the foodservice industry, today introduced Restaurant Unit Locator -- an interactive portal that gives sales, marketing, and real estate professionals precise information about the geographic location of major restaurant chains. The directory -- which covers the top 800 US and Canadian restaurant chains including industry leaders like McDonald's, Burger King, Starbucks, Outback, Chipotle, Taco Bell, KFC, and Panera -- yields meticulous geographic information on more than 200,000 units. All locations are geo-coded with latitude, longitude and Direct Marketing Area (DMA).

To develop the Restaurant Unit Locator, RestaurantChains.net worked closely with Dunbar & Associates, an advisory services firm that specializes in the foodservice industry. The directory combines data from RestaurantChains.net and other proprietary databases created and developed over more than a decade. It also features sophisticated mapping capabilities, innovative research methods, and sophisticated algorithms designed to insure that the directory is supplied with current, accurate data. Joe Dunbar, Founder and Principal of Dunbar & Associates, says, "As a long time client of RestaurantChains.net, I always watched for top chains opening stores in new trading areas but I had trouble finding out where the stores were actually located. Now that information can be mapped precisely and organized by zone."

With simple, intuitive tools and a user-friendly layout, the directory requires virtually no training and produces customized results in a matter of seconds. Users simply select the attributes they wish to search with, then create an up-to-date report in a downloadable table or map format.  Search criteria include zip code, county and state, square footage, average unit volume, meal periods, cuisine, concept name(s) and other key attributes.

"Until now, if you wanted accurate information on restaurant unit locations, you had to obtain a data vendor, a software tool, and an in-house IT professional," notes Keith Gellman, President and CEO of RestaurantChains.net. "With the Restaurant Unit Locator we provide a user-friendly solution for a fraction of the cost and completely alleviate the hassle. Users can log in, set their parameters, then download the results or view them on a map. It's that simple."

In addition to ease of use and breadth of coverage, the Restaurant Unit Locator is uniquely affordable. A flexible pricing model helps user match searches to their budgets, with billing based on specific usage patterns.

For more information -- or a free demonstration of the Restaurant Unit Locator -- please contact Keith Gellman at keith@foodservicereport.com.

About RestaurantChains.net

The RestaurantChains.net directory was launched in 2004 and currently covers more than 4,300  multi-unit restaurant companies, supplying headquarters contact information and company attributes in more than 100 different criteria. Foodservicereport.com, a sister publication, is a database that covers more than 750,000 US restaurants in the US. Subscribers can receive regular reports on new store openings or pre-defined lists based on hand-picked criteria such as cuisine, type, style, or geographic region.

SOURCE  RestaurantChains.net

RestaurantChains.net

Web Site: http://www.restaurantchains.net

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Processor Powers First Nokia Lumia Smartphones

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) announced today that Qualcomm's Snapdragon(TM) mobile processors power the first Nokia Lumia smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 800 and the Nokia Lumia 710.

This marks Nokia's entrance into the Windows Phone ecosystem and is the latest step in the mobile industry's high-speed transition towards mobile computing.  The Snapdragon processor's unique engineering enabled Nokia to substantially accelerate the time to market of the products.

"We are proud that our deep collaboration with Nokia resulted in smartphones that were developed in only six months based on our Snapdragon platform," said Enrico Salvatori, senior vice president and president of Qualcomm CDMA Technologies Europe.  "The level of integration in Snapdragon and the optimization for Windows Phone 7, as well as the efforts of two strong teams, delivered these great devices."

The Snapdragon S2 class of processors provides a best-in-class mobile experience, including high-performance mobile computing with prolonged battery life and next-generation graphics for Nokia's Lumia phones.  Lumia users will also experience rapid network connections and fast, responsive Web browsing.

"The collaboration between Nokia, Qualcomm and Microsoft has been extremely successful," said Jo Harlow, head of Nokia's Smart Devices business unit.  "Qualcomm played a significant and very active role in helping develop the first Nokia Lumia smartphones, without which we would not have been able to bring the products to market so quickly."

As one of the largest providers of wireless chipset and software technology in the industry, Qualcomm has one of the most diverse chipset and software product portfolios spanning multiple device classes.  Specifically, the S2 processors are optimized to enable HD videos in the browser, a rich gaming experience, top-quality pictures and video.

About Qualcomm 

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies.  For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other.  For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.  Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone:  1-858-845-5959
Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone:  1-858-658-4813
Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated

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

Black Hat Abu Dhabi Offering Ten Intensive Hands on Training Courses Including New Courses on Mobile Hacking and PHP Security

ABU DHABI, UAE, October 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

          Two days of training sessions offer essential knowledge and
skills to enterprises against today's threats; new course on mobile hacking

    Black Hat Abu Dhabi will offer ten hands-on training sessions over two
days from 12-13 December 2011 at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. The training
courses are aimed at equipping IT security professionals with the skills and
knowledge to help combat today's evolving threats.

    The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) represented by the UAE
Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), in cooperation with Khalifa
University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has partnered with
UBM Middle East for the second year in a row to bring Black Hat Abu Dhabi to
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi from 12th to 15th December 2011.

    With security threats becoming more sophisticated every year, this
year's courses focus on cyber security as well as forensic security. The
program includes a two day Cyber Network Defence Bootcamp as well as a
workshop on Malware Forensics & Incident Response.

    The full list of sessions includes:

    Advanced PHP Hacking

    This session will focus on advanced PHP hacking techniques, that might
be used by attackers in order to penetrate and compromise remote networks,
systems, services, applications, code.

    Assessing and Exploiting Web Applications

    Using open source tools to perform web application assessments, this
course will take attendees through the process of application assessment
using the open source tools included in the Samurai Web Testing Framework
Live CD.

    Cyber Network Defence Bootcamp

    This focuses on the progression from incident identification,
investigation and malware analysis to explaining to management why it
matters.

    The Exploit Laboratory

    Learn how to expose the inner mechanisms of exploits and how they work.
The class is highly hands-on and very lab intensive.

    Hacking by Numbers: Unplugged Edition

    Hacking By Numbers "Unplugged Edition" is the ultimate wifi hacking
course. With a strong focus on results the course outlines 3 broad offensive
scenarios for wifi hacking and then presents participants with the
background knowledge, methodologies, tools and thinking skills required to
successfully breach security in each of those scenarios.

    Incident Response: Black Hat Edition by MANDIANT

    This is specifically designed for information security professionals and
analysts who respond to computer security incidents.

    Infrastructure Attacktecs & Defentecs: Hacking Cisco Networks

    This class will cover a wide variety of the publicly-available exploit
tools and how they can be used specifically against a Cisco infrastructure.
A majority of the class time will be spent in practical labs.

    Malware Forensics & Incident Response

    McAfee's Malware Forensics & Incident Response Education (MFIRE)
workshop is a proactive weapon to help normalize your environment after a
negative event has occurred.

    Mobile Hacking

    Brand new, never before seen mobile hacking course that will cover
multiple smart-phone technologies and development environments.

    TCP/IP Weapons School 3.0

    Learn how networks can be abused and subverted, while analyzing the
attacks, methods and traffic that make it happen.

    To attend and to take advantage of the limited spaces available at Black
Hat Abu Dhabi 2011; delegates must register at: http://www.blackhat.com
or for more information contact matthew.robarts@ubm.com.

    Notes to the editor

    For more information please see http://www.blackhat.com

    Individuals, associations, government bodies, academic institutions and
companies interested in finding out more about Black Hat Abu Dhabi should
contact the organisers, UBM Middle East for information, on +971-2-406-4471
or email matthew.robarts@ubm.com

    Black Hat briefings and training is the largest and most important
security conference series in the world. Black Hat Abu Dhabi is organised by
UBM Middle East on behalf of TechWeb, a division of UBM.

    Media, for all enquires including the knowledge partner reports and to
register to attend please contact:

    Mita Srinivasan, Market Buzz, mita@themarketbuzz.net, +971-4-3625484

    For other marketing related enquiries:

    Bryan Espie, Marketing Director, UBM Middle East,
bryan.espie@ubm.com or +971-2-406-4471.

    Further information on UBM Middle East can be found at
http://www.ubm.com.

Source: UBM Middle East

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KUMA Games Lets Players Take Down Libyan Strongman Gaddafi in Final Fight on the Streets of Libya in KUMA\WAR Episode 108

TRIPOLI, Libya, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 42 year reign of Col. Muammar Gaddafi has ended after he was killed at the hands of Libyan rebel forces on Thursday, October 20, 2011, after months of intense campaigning for control. That same day KUMA Games announced an upcoming re-creation of Gaddafi's last stand in a new episode of KUMA\WAR  to be released just 5 days after the breaking news.

In KUMA\WAR Episode 108: The Fall of Sirte: Gaddafi's Last Stand. Gamers will recreate the final battle to oust the former leader and end the war.  With this latest development in Libya, KUMA Games continues their tradition of recreating real world events as immersive video game experiences.  Since 2004, KUMA has re-visited key events including the death Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussein's capture, the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the Battle of Fallujah, the rescue of the Maersk Alabama from pirates, and many more in realistic 3D video games.

"We returned, once again, to KUMA\WAR for the 4 million Middle Eastern and North African gamers that play our games. This is their moment, their triumph, and we wanted to make a game that acknowledges their fight for freedom," KUMA's CEO Keith Halper remarks.

Episode 108: The Fall of Sirte: Gaddafi's Last Stand  will be available for free download today at http://www.kumawar.com or http://www.kumagames.com/gaddafigame

KUMA Games is the world leader in the new market for Episodic Video Games - intense, 3D game experiences delivered to PCs in weekly episodes. KUMA's network of free, ad-supported game series makes high-end console-quality game play accessible to mass market consumers. Each week, players' PCs are updated with the latest "game-isode" from their favorite series inspired by just-released TV shows, real world news events and pop culture happenings. With over 160 gamisodes currently available in eleven titles, KUMA has an excess of 34 million users (4 million in the Middle East and North Africa region), with an additional 300,000 new players signing on each month. KUMA's synergy with traditional TV programmers such as THE HISTORY CHANNEL, and ANIMAL PLANET makes television more dynamic and more relevant to a media and tech-savvy generation while presenting distinct marketing advantages for TV partners, advertisers, content owners and distributors. With an unprecedented level of user interactivity, KUMA represents a direct analog for television within video games. KUMA Games, head quartered in New York, is a privately held company.

SOURCE  KUMA, LLC

KUMA, LLC

CONTACT: Cristina Greenberg-Priamo, +1-646-770-7140, cristina@kumagames.com

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

eVariant Announces the Release of Its YouTube Channel

The 'Healthcare Leadership Series' features content for healthcare leaders

SIMSBURY, Conn., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- eVariant, a leader in hospital CRM/PRM and marketing automation solutions to accelerate patient volume growth and improve patient and provider communications, is pleased to announce its new YouTube channel called The Healthcare Leadership Series, which will provide content for healthcare marketers and healthcare executives.

"As everyone is aware, the healthcare industry is awash in a sea of change with increased competition and pressure to drive profitable patient volume," said Rob Grant, Co-founder and EVP at eVariant. "Our channel features experts in and out of healthcare that we believe are well-suited to provide guidance on market conditions and overall strategy."

Most of this expert knowledge is typically disseminated at trade shows, industry events or through books and other publications. Industry leaders sometimes miss these events or don't have the time to read through lengthy publications when they are looking for inspiration or guidance on what's new. To address this opportunity, eVariant has created a YouTube channel devoted to healthcare leadership.

The first two interviews have been released:

Karen Corrigan, Corrigan Partners

Karen has been a leader in healthcare marketing for over 30 years. She is well known in the industry as an expert in healthcare marketing and branding. She recently has leveraged her knowledge in the social sphere to create novel solutions for healthcare social media.   

Kriss Barlow, Barlow McCarthy

Kriss has been a leader in physician alignment and physician relations for more than 25 years. She is recognized as one of the foremost experts in the U.S. in physician outreach strategies, consulting, and staff training. She has also written three books on the topics.

"Three New York Times best-selling authors will appear on the channel, including Professor Morten Hansen who will discuss his new book Great by Choice co-authored with Jim Collins," said Bill Moschella, CEO eVariant. "Professor Hansen's interview is filled with inspiring and new, strategy defining concepts some of which will be adopted for our business."

The eVariant Healthcare Leadership Series YouTube Channel is available at http://www.youtube.com/user/HealthLeaderSeries.

About eVariant

eVariant helps hospitals and health care systems accelerate patient volume growth across service lines through the use of highly sophisticated and customized data mining, automation, analytics and reporting tools, collectively referred by the company as Volume Performance Management. Unique in its ability to Connect What Has Never Been Connected Before, eVariant is a pioneer in successfully and seamlessly uniting vital healthcare business data in real-time across multiple, disparate systems, such as IT, call center, credentialing and billing. HealthConnect users rely on the power of the product suite to automate, execute, measure programs and provide powerful insights, leading to more profitable business decisions and relevant ROI. eVariant's healthcare clients include large hospital systems and Academic Medical Centers such as Catholic Health Partners, Greenville Hospital System, Halifax Health, Hartford Healthcare, Penn Medicine and University of Utah Health Care. eVariant also brings significant experience to the table, serving global companies like American Express, Juniper Networks and Zurich. Headquartered in Simsbury, CT, eVariant also operates offices throughout North America. For more information, visit http://www.myhealthconnect.com or http://www.evariant.com, call 888-444-3598, or email connect@evariant.com.

SOURCE  eVariant

eVariant

CONTACT: Rob Grant, +1-888-444-3598, connect@evariant.com

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

Maxthon Launches Updated Version of Maxthon 3 with Heightened Features: Increased Efficiency, Cloud Syncing, New Skin and Strong Privacy Protection

SAN FRANCISCO, C.A., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), a global software and web services company, announces the debut of version 3.2.0.1000 of Maxthon 3. This update includes a variety of updated features, such as: improved browsing efficiency, cloud syncing, new skins, stronger privacy protection and other user-friendly additions for easy access to the web. Users can download the latest version of Maxthon 3 at http://dl.maxthon.com/mx3/mx3.1.4.1000.exe.

"This newest version of Maxthon 3 continues our longstanding emphasis on enabling users to personalize a high-powered browsing experience with convenience and maximum security," says Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon.

With Maxthon 3 users can also enjoy the following benefits:

    --  Cloud syncing: quick access to data, including favorites, browser
        settings, ad hunter, smart address bar and the ability to conveniently
        synchronize this information.
    --  Magic Fill button: as requested by popular demand, the Magic Fill button
        helps users automatically complete a website form, such as registration
        information or profile accounts and passwords, saving people time from
        repeatedly filling out these requests.
    --  Mouse gestures: this new version of Maxthon 3 extends the range of
        commands possible for mouse gestures, including closing tabs,
        transferring to reading mode, and locking the browser.
    --  Strong privacy protection: with the newly added browser lock, users can
        safeguard their information by also clearing their histories, browsing
        data, smart address bar and last unclosed page.
    --  New skin: iconic new skin, available from the Maxthon homepage.

"For super fast speed and the best browsing experience right out of the box no other browser compares to Maxthon," says Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon International/Chief of Product Development. "Take advantage of all the web offers by joining our global community and try it today."

About Maxthon

Headquartered in Beijing, Maxthon Ltd. is an innovative software company and developer of superior web browsers which continue to set new standards for simplicity, speed and security.  Each month more than 130,000,000 people use Maxthon's web browser in 120 countries across the world. Maxthon also brings its best-of-breed browsing to the Android platform for mobile devices and tablet computers. For more information about Maxthon please visit http://www.maxthon.com.

Download Maxthon Mobile for Android phones here:http://dl.maxthon.com/mobile/Maxthon_for_Android.apk

Want to supercharge that desktop? Try Maxthon 3 for Windows PCs today.http://dl.maxthon.com/mx3/mx3.1.4.1000.exe

Download Maxthon Mobile for 10" Android tablets here:http://dl.maxthon.com/mobile/Maxthon_for_Tablet_Android.apk

SOURCE  Maxthon

Maxthon

CONTACT: Lewis Fein, +1-310-746-7771, lewis.fein@maxthon.com

Web Site: http://dl.maxthon.com/mx3/mx3.1.4.1000.exe

Trend Micro Threat Intelligence and Citrix NetScaler Enable Faster, Stronger and More Secure Cloud Services

Citrix Ready, integrated solution delivers anti-malware protection including web reputation to high-volume, high-risk, cloud-based services.

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Citrix SynergyTrend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the number one market leader in serverand virtualization security, today announced an integrated solution that enables customers of Citrix® NetScaler®( )to overcome the challenges posed by web threats impacting cloud-based services and applications. NetScaler is an industry-leading networking platform designed from the ground up to serve as a "service delivery fabric" for virtual datacenters and clouds. When combined and deployed with Trend Micro(TM) InterScan(TM) Web Security Appliance, NetScaler can deliver extremely high volumes of cloud-services while providing strong defenses, all without impeding user experience. 

NetScaler provides a best-in-class service delivery platform including a variety of application and network acceleration features that make it possible to deliver high-volume cloud-based services.   However, these services may be subjected to attacks such as phishing, viruses, spyware and other malware.  InterScan Web Security lets businesses scan traffic at the corporate network gateway, quickly identifying risky web behaviors before they can lead to vulnerability-based attacks.

InterScan Web-Security Appliance is verified as Citrix Ready following completion of a rigorous verification process to ensure compatibility with NetScaler. Both NetScaler and InterScan products are available as virtual appliances, so that the joint solution can be easily, rapidly, and cost-effectively scaled without requiring the purchase of additional physical devices or servers. 

The combined, integrated solution is currently deployed to support high-volume cloud-based services such as those offered by the local government agency detailed in the case study titled "Citrix and Trend Micro, Intelligent, Scalable Web Security." The Trend Micro real-time anti-malware defenses and in-the-cloud threat reputation complement the Citrix application-level control and intelligence. Combined, the two products also give network managers and security architects a host of tools for gaining visibility over traffic flows, resource utilization, and threats.

Supporting quotes:

Joe Keller, vice president of alliance and community marketing, Citrix Systems, Inc.

"We are pleased to work with Trend Micro to enable our customers to deliver high-volume cloud-based services. InterScan Web Security and NetScaler offer unmatched, in-depth protection against current Internet threats and increases the return on investment for virtualized servers, for load balancing solutions, and for gateway security by making it possible to leverage existing licenses of the virtual appliance versions of the products."

Wael Mohamed, executive vice president of corporate strategy at Trend Micro

"Trend Micro is committed to offering solutions suited to today's dynamic datacenters, networks and cloud-based business models. We believe that the Citrix NetScaler product delivers one of the industry's most advanced levels of cloud-services. This Citrix Ready intelligent, scalable web security solution created with the combination of InterScan and NetScaler underscores the alignment of two industry leaders, and builds on field-gained experiences from both customer support organizations. "

About the Citrix Ready Program

The Citrix Ready program identifies verified solutions that are trusted to enhance virtualization, networking and cloud computing solutions from Citrix, including Citrix® XenDesktop®, XenApp®, XenServer®, NetScaler® and GoToMeeting®. The Citrix Ready designation is awarded to third party products that have successfully met verification criteria set by Citrix, and gives customers an added confidence in the compatibility of the joint solution offering. The Citrix Ready program leverages industry-leading alliances across the Citrix partner eco-system to meet a wide variety of customer needs, and currently incorporates over 2,800 partners who have demonstrated more than 18,000 product verifications. It also includes the Citrix Ready Community Verified program which allows customers to see thousands of products that have been verified by other customers to work in their production environments. The Citrix Ready program received the Alliance Excellence Award from the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP) for creating a strong community through implementation of new, innovative best practices. More information about the Citrix Ready program can be found at

http://www.citrix.com/citrixready. Reach Citrix Ready using social media via the Citrix Ready blog site and Twitter.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated  (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe. 

Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://trendmicro.mediaroom.com/  and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss   Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.

Citrix®, Citrix Ready®, Citrix® XenDesktop®, XenApp®, XenServer®, NetScaler® and

GoToMeeting® are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries,

and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other

trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Trend Micro Incorporated

Trend Micro Incorporated

CONTACT: Vivian Shic, +1-925-323-9382, Vivian_Shic@trendmicro.com or pr@trendmicro.com

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

LSI Announces Agreement to Acquire SandForce

Acquisition of leading provider of flash storage processors extends LSI's industry-leading position and breadth in storage technology solutions

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SandForce, Inc., the leading provider of flash storage processors for enterprise and client flash solutions and solid state drives (SSDs). Under the agreement, LSI will pay approximately $322 million in cash, net of cash assumed, and assume approximately $48 million of unvested stock options and restricted shares held by SandForce employees.

SandForce's award-winning products include flash storage processors at the heart of PCIe flash adapters and SSDs. Flash storage processors provide the intelligence required to deliver the performance and low-latency benefits of flash storage in enterprise and client applications. With market-proven, differentiated DuraClass(TM) technology, SandForce flash storage processors improve the reliability, endurance and power efficiency of flash-based storage solutions.

The acquisition greatly enhances LSI's competitive position in the fast-growing server and storage PCIe flash adapter market, where the WarpDrive(TM) family of products from LSI already uses SandForce flash storage processors. The complementary combination of LSI's custom capability and SandForce's standard product offering propels LSI into an industry-leading position in the rapidly growing, high-volume flash storage processor market space for ultrabook, notebook and enterprise SSD and flash solutions.

"Flash-based solutions are critical for accelerating application performance in servers, storage and client devices," said Abhi Talwalkar, LSI president and chief executive officer. "Adding SandForce's technology to LSI's broad storage portfolio is consistent with our mission to accelerate storage and networking. The acquisition represents a significant, rapidly growing market opportunity for LSI over the next several years."

Michael Raam, SandForce president and CEO, said, "The combination of SandForce and LSI allows us to deliver differentiated solutions in the PCIe flash adapter segment by tightly integrating flash memory and management. In addition, leveraging our flash storage processors with LSI's comprehensive IP portfolio and leading-edge silicon design platforms will lead to innovative solutions."

The transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2012 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Upon closing, the SandForce team will become part of LSI's newly formed Flash Components Division, with Raam as general manager.

LSI expects the acquisition to be neutral to non-GAAP* earnings per share in 2012. The company will provide further details during its conference call at 2 p.m. PDT today and discuss third quarter results and the fourth quarter 2011 business outlook.

    *  GAAP refers to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Non-GAAP
     earnings exclude goodwill and other intangible asset impairment,
     stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related
     intangibles, purchase accounting effect on inventory, restructuring
     of operations and other items, net, and gain/loss on sale/write-
     down of investments. It also excludes the income tax effect
     associated with the above-mentioned items.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current opinions and estimates of management. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause LSI's actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals for the acquisition, the successful consummation of the acquisition; our ability to successfully integrate and manage the SandForce business and retain its key employees; our ability to achieve anticipated synergies and to develop integrated new products following our acquisition of SandForce; our ability to eliminate costs related to the external storage systems business that we sold to NetApp; our ability to repurchase our common stock at prices we believe to be advantageous; the impact of the recent flooding in Thailand; our reliance on major customers and suppliers; our ability to keep up with rapid technological change; our ability to compete successfully in competitive markets; fluctuations in the timing and volumes of customer demand; the unavailability of appropriate levels of manufacturing capacity; and general industry and macro-economic conditions. For additional information, see the documents filed by LSI with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and specifically the risk factors set forth in the company's most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. LSI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About LSI

LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters and mobile networks. Our technology is the intelligence critical to enhanced application performance. The company applies its technology in solutions created in collaboration with our partners. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com.

About SandForce

SandForce flash storage processors enable ubiquitous deployment of flash memory into primary and I/O intensive data storage applications. SandForce Driven SSDs dramatically optimize mission-critical application reliability, IT infrastructure ROI, green power preservation, and everyday computing user experiences. Founded in 2006, SandForce was initially funded by leading venture capital investors DCM and Storm Ventures and later joined by Translink Capital, and Canaan Partners. More information is available at http://www.sandforce.com.

Editor's Notes:

    1. All LSI news releases (financial, acquisitions, manufacturing, products,
       technology, etc.) are issued exclusively by PR Newswire and are
       immediately thereafter posted on the company's external website,
       http://www.lsi.com.
    2. LSI, the LSI & Design logo and WarpDrive are trademarks or registered
       trademarks of LSI Corporation.
    3. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered
       trademarks of their respective companies.

SOURCE  LSI Corporation

LSI Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Sujal Shah, +1-610-712-5471, sujal.shah@lsi.com, or Media Relations, Greg Thomas, +1-408-433-4236, greg.thomas@lsi.com, both of LSI Corporation

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

ARRIS Announces Preliminary and Unaudited Third Quarter 2011 Results

SUWANEE, Ga., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS),today announced preliminary and unaudited financial results for the third quarter 2011.

Revenues in the third quarter 2011 were $274.4 million as compared to third quarter 2010 revenues of $274.3 million and as compared to second quarter 2011 revenues of $265.8 million.  Through the first three quarters of 2011 and 2010, revenues were $807.6 million and $821.3 million, respectively.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure) in the third quarter 2011 was $0.21 per diluted share, compared to $0.19 per diluted share for the third quarter 2010 and $0.24 per diluted share for the second quarter 2011. Year to date, adjusted net income was $0.60 per diluted share for 2011 as compared to $0.67 per diluted share in 2010.

GAAP net income in the third quarter 2011 was $0.11 per diluted share, as compared to third quarter 2010 GAAP net income of $0.11 per diluted share and second quarter 2011 GAAP net income of $0.13 per diluted share. Year to date, GAAP net income was $0.34 per diluted share in 2011 as compared to GAAP net income of $0.41 per diluted share in 2010.  Significant GAAP items that have been excluded in computing adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share include amortization of intangible assets, equity compensation, non-cash interest expense, restructuring charges and acquisition costs, and certain discrete tax items. A reconciliation of adjusted net income to GAAP net income per share is attached to this release and also can be found on the Company's website (http://www.arrisi.com).

Gross margin for the third quarter 2011 was 36.5%, which compares to the third quarter 2010 gross margin of 37.2% and the second quarter 2011 gross margin of 40.2%.

The Company ended the third quarter 2011 with $590.6 million of cash resources, which includes $575.0 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, and $15.6 million of long-term marketable security investments, as compared to $591.5 million, in the aggregate, at the end of the second quarter 2011. During the third quarter 2011, the Company repurchased approximately 1.6 million shares of ARRIS common stock for $17.1 million and also repurchased $5.0 million face amount of Convertible Debt.   Year to date, the Company has repurchased 6.7 million shares for $74.7 million, and $5.0 million face amount of Convertible Debt.  The Company generated $24.5 million of cash from operating activities during the third quarter 2011 and $52.3 million through the first nine months of 2011, which compares to $12.5 million and $95.9 million generated during the same periods in 2010, respectively.

Order backlog at the end of the third quarter 2011 was $155.3 million as compared to $119.6 million and $154.2 million at the end of the third quarter 2010 and the second quarter 2011, respectively. The Company's book-to-bill ratio in the third quarter 2011 was 1.00 as compared to the third quarter 2010 of 0.80 and the second quarter 2011 of 0.91.

"Our third quarter results were within previous guidance and reflect continuing demand for our market leading products," said Bob Stanzione, ARRIS Chairman & CEO. "We now look forward to completing the acquisition of BigBand Networks and growing our current business to include a strong video product suite. The BigBand portfolio joins a host of new ARRIS products gaining traction in the industry and we believe that we are positioned well for the future."

On October 11, 2011, the Company announced its intention to purchase BigBand Networks and launched a Tender Offer on October 21. The Company anticipates closing the transaction in late November 2011.

The Company will present its Whole Home Solution Media Gateway and Media Player, its Multi-screen On Demand and Advertising solutions and industry-leading family of DOCSIS® 3.0 high density products at the SCTE show in Atlanta in November. These new products enable MSO customers to access their information and entertainment anywhere, anytime and across multiple screens.  Also, during the quarter the Company announced that their ServAssure(TM) Advanced Performance Management Software platform now handles IPv4, IPv6 and dual-stack devices for data collection as well as real-time requests. ARRIS ServAssure currently manages over 80 million customer premises devices worldwide, or more than 30% of all existing in-home broadband devices.

"With respect to the fourth quarter 2011, we now project that revenues for the Company will be in the range of $270 to $290 million, with adjusted net income per diluted share in the range of $0.18 to $0.22 and GAAP net income per diluted share in the range of $0.08 to $0.12," said David Potts, ARRIS EVP & CFO.  "The guidance excludes the impact of the BigBand acquisition, which is expected to have approximately a $(0.01) to $(0.03) effect in the fourth quarter on a non GAAP basis."

ARRIS management will conduct a conference call at 5:00 pm EDT, today, Wednesday, October 26, 2011, to discuss these results in detail. You may participate in this conference call by dialing 888-713-4216 or 617-213-4868 for international calls prior to the start of the call and providing the ARRIS Group, Inc. name, conference pass code 77404552 and Jim Bauer as the moderator. Please note that ARRIS will not accept any calls related to this earnings release until after the conclusion of the conference call. A replay of the conference call can be accessed approximately two hours after the call through October 31, 2011 by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 for international calls and using the pass code 24855789. A replay also will be made available for a period of 12 months following the conference call on ARRIS' website at http://www.arrisi.com.

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver converged IP video solutions, carrier-grade telephony, demand driven video, next-generation advertising, network and workforce management solutions, access and transport architectures and ultra high-speed data services. Headquartered in Suwanee, GA, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Suwanee, GA; Beaverton, OR; Lisle, IL; Kirkland, WA; State College, PA; Wallingford, CT; Waltham, MA; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com.

Forward-looking statements:

Statements made in this press release, including those related to:

    --  growth expectations and business prospects;
    --  revenues and net income for the fourth quarter 2011, full year 2011 and
        beyond;
    --  the impact of the BigBand Networks acquisition
    --  expected sales levels and acceptance of new ARRIS products; and
    --  the general market outlook and industry trends

are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements.  Among other things,

    --  projected results for the fourth quarter 2011 as well as the general
        outlook for 2011 and beyond are based on preliminary estimates,
        assumptions and projections that management believes to be reasonable at
        this time, but are beyond management's control;
    --  ARRIS' customers operate in a capital intensive consumer based industry,
        and the current volatility in the capital markets or changes in customer
        spending may adversely impact their ability or willingness  to purchase
        the products that the Company offers;
    --  the acquisition of BigBand is subject to a number of factors including a
        minimum tender requirement, shareholder approval, the fulfillment of
        closing conditions and the absence of litigation preventing the closing;
        in addition, all acquisitions involve integration and similar risks
        relating to their ultimate performance; and
    --  because the market in which ARRIS operates is volatile, actions taken
        and contemplated may not achieve the desired impact relative to changing
        market conditions and the success of these strategies will be dependent
        on the effective implementation of those plans while minimizing
        organizational disruption.

In addition to the factors set forth elsewhere in this release, other factors that could cause results to differ from current expectations include: the uncertain current economic climate and its impact on our customers' plans and access to capital; the impact of rapidly changing technologies; the impact of competition on product development and pricing; the ability of ARRIS to react to changes in general industry and market conditions including regulatory developments; rights to intellectual property, market trends and the adoption of industry standards; and consolidations within the telecommunications industry of both the customer and supplier base.  These factors are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in ARRIS' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its June 30, 2011 Form 10-Q.  In providing forward-looking statements, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update publicly or otherwise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

                                      ARRIS GROUP, INC.
                           PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                        (in thousands)
                                         (unaudited)

                       September                            March          December        September
                           30,           June 30,            31,              31,              30,
                             2011             2011             2011             2010             2010
                             ----             ----             ----             ----             ----

    ASSETS

     Current
     assets:
       Cash
       and
       cash
       equivalents       $354,659         $360,281         $358,747         $353,121         $351,894
       Short-
       term
       investments,
       at
       fair
       value              220,318       231,254       260,862       266,981       288,463
                          -------          -------          -------          -------          -------
         Total
         cash,
         cash
         equivalents
         and
         short
         term
         investments      574,977       591,535       619,609       620,102       640,357

       Restricted
       cash                 3,647            3,646            4,176            4,937            4,480
       Accounts
       receivable,
       net                165,821          152,436          149,976          125,933          133,915
       Other
       receivables          5,296              406            5,275            6,528            2,654
       Inventories,
       net                116,769          113,020          105,787          101,763           89,203
      Prepaids             10,692           10,272           12,115            9,237            8,934
       Current
       deferred
       income
       tax
       assets              24,239        22,681        20,450        19,819        28,585
       Other
       current
       assets              21,695           25,216           33,535           33,054           28,347
                           ------           ------           ------           ------           ------
         Total
         current
         assets           923,136          919,212          950,923          921,373          936,475

     Property,
     plant
     and
     equipment,
     net                   57,619        57,100        56,617        56,306        56,816
    Goodwill              233,430          233,440          233,471          234,964          235,109
     Intangible
     assets,
     net                  141,784          150,728          159,672          168,616          177,560
    Investments            47,221           34,237           32,787           31,015           29,591
     Noncurrent
     deferred
     income
     tax
     assets                 9,637         9,839        10,183         6,293         6,560
     Other
     assets                 5,400            5,878            5,798            5,520            6,129
                            -----            -----            -----            -----            -----
                       $1,418,227       $1,410,434       $1,449,451       $1,424,087       $1,448,240
                       ==========       ==========       ==========       ==========       ==========

     LIABILITIES
     AND
     STOCKHOLDERS'
     EQUITY

     Current
     liabilities:
       Accounts
       payable            $38,918          $27,825          $35,796          $50,736          $52,011
       Accrued
       compensation,
       benefits
       and
       related
       taxes               25,320        20,832        26,278        28,778        25,913
       Accrued
       warranty             2,933            3,300            2,931            2,945            3,504
       Deferred
       revenue             39,094           47,166           43,019           31,625           36,029
       Current
       portion
       of
       long-
       term
       debt                     -             -             -             -            12
       Other
       accrued
       liabilities         19,653           17,805           17,594           18,847           25,891
                           ------           ------           ------           ------           ------
         Total
         current
         liabilities      125,918          116,928          125,618          132,931          143,360
     Long-
     term
     debt,
     net
     of
     current
     portion              206,825       208,336       205,447       202,615       204,053
     Accrued
     pension               17,989           17,730           17,472           17,213           17,383
     Noncurrent
     income
     taxes
     payable               22,471           21,844           21,844           17,702           16,509
     Noncurrent
     deferred
     income
     tax
     liabilities           21,117        24,808        25,827        29,151        32,193
     Other
     noncurrent
     liabilities           16,253           17,367           18,271           15,406           14,926
                           ------           ------           ------           ------           ------
          Total
          liabilities     410,573          407,013          414,479          415,018          428,424

     Stockholders'
     equity:
       Preferred
       stock                    -                -                -                -                -
       Common
       stock                1,446            1,443            1,438            1,409            1,406
       Capital
       in
       excess
       of
       par
       value            1,237,852     1,228,729     1,219,615     1,206,157     1,199,184
       Treasury
       stock
       at
       cost              (220,034)        (202,933)        (145,286)        (145,286)        (115,248)
       Unrealized
       gain
       (loss)
       on
       marketable
       securities              26         1,530         1,244           392          (374)
       Unfunded
       pension
       liability           (5,813)          (5,813)          (5,813)          (5,813)          (6,041)
       Accumulated
       deficit             (5,639)         (19,351)         (36,042)         (47,606)         (58,927)
       Cumulative
       translation
       adjustments           (184)            (184)            (184)            (184)            (184)
                             ----             ----             ----             ----             ----
         Total
         stockholders'
         equity         1,007,654        1,003,421        1,034,972        1,009,069        1,019,816
                        ---------        ---------        ---------        ---------        ---------
                       $1,418,227       $1,410,434       $1,449,451       $1,424,087       $1,448,240
                       ==========       ==========       ==========       ==========       ==========

                                     ARRIS GROUP, INC.
                     PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                           (in thousands, except per share data)
                                        (unaudited)

                                        For the Three
                                            Months                 For the Nine Months
                                     Ended September 30,           Ended September 30,
                                     -------------------           -------------------
                                      2011          2010          2011          2010
                                      ----          ----          ----          ----

    Net sales                     $274,374      $274,286      $807,609      $821,338
    Cost of sales                  174,250       172,299       503,641       493,562
                                   -------       -------       -------       -------
      Gross margin                 100,124       101,987       303,968       327,776
    Operating
     expenses:
      Selling,
       general, and
       administrative
       expenses                     35,695        33,913       108,401       103,489
      Research and
       development
       expenses                     36,065        35,138       108,734       105,041
      Restructuring
       charges                         969             -           969            73
      Amortization
       of intangible
       assets                        8,944         8,970        26,832        27,013
                                    81,673        78,021       244,936       235,616
                                    ------        ------       -------       -------
    Operating
     income                         18,451        23,966        59,032        92,160
    Other expense
     (income):
      Interest
       expense                       4,277         4,533        12,682        13,728
      Loss (gain) on
       investments                     253          (369)         (504)         (401)
      Loss (gain) on
       foreign
       currency                       (841)           94           126           283
      Interest
       income                         (775)         (399)       (2,439)       (1,468)
      Loss (gain) on
       debt
       redemption                       19          (263)           19          (378)
      Other (income)
       expense, net                   (150)          280          (682)          107
                                      ----           ---          ----           ---
    Income from
     continuing
     operations
     before income
     taxes                          15,668     20,090     49,830     80,289
      Income tax
       expense                       1,955         6,048         7,863        27,482
                                                                 -----        ------
        Net income                 $13,713       $14,042       $41,967       $52,807
                                   =======       =======       =======       =======

    Net income per
     common share:
      Basic                          $0.11         $0.11         $0.35         $0.42
                                     =====         =====         =====         =====
      Diluted                        $0.11         $0.11         $0.34         $0.41
                                     =====         =====         =====         =====

    Weighted
     average
     common
     shares:
      Basic                        119,283       125,237       121,115       125,927
                                   =======       =======       =======       =======
      Diluted                      121,237       127,638       123,549       129,103
                                   =======       =======       =======       =======

                                    ARRIS GROUP, INC.
                       PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
                                           FLOWS
                                      (in thousands)
                                       (unaudited)
                                           For the Three                  For the Nine
                                               Months                        Months
                                          Ended September               Ended September
                                                 30,                            30,
                                          ----------------               ----------------
                                         2011            2010            2011            2010
                                         ----            ----            ----            ----

     Operating
     Activities:
      Net
       income                         $13,713         $14,042         $41,967         $52,807
        Depreciation                    5,882           5,837          17,550          16,893
         Amortization
         of
         intangible
         assets                         8,944           8,969          26,832          27,013
         Amortization
         of
         deferred
         finance
         fees                             161          170          487          527
        Non-
         cash
         interest
         expense                        2,883           2,781           8,604           8,548
         Deferred
         income
         tax
         provision
         (benefit)                     (4,084)       4,939      (15,487)       2,598
        Stock
         compensation
         expense                        5,738           5,785          16,947          16,058
         Provision
         for
         doubtful
         accounts                          (1)           (209)             (1)             83
        Loss
         (gain)
         on
         debt
         retirement                        19         (263)          19         (378)
        Loss
         (gain)
         on
         disposal
         of
         fixed
         assets                           (27)         337            6          369
        Loss
         (gain)
         on
         investments                      253            (370)           (504)           (401)
        Excess
         tax
         benefits
         from
         stock-
         based
         compensation
         plans                            258          (36)      (2,989)      (2,683)
      Changes
       in
       operating
       assets
       &
       liabilities,
       net of
       effects
       of
       acquisitions
       and
       disposals:
         Accounts
         receivable                  (13,384)           5,967         (39,887)          9,710
        Other
         receivables                   (6,134)          3,930             (17)          2,760
        Inventory                      (3,749)        (10,373)        (15,006)          6,648
        Income
         taxes
         payable/
         recoverable                    5,362         (11,165)         17,953         (14,173)
         Accounts
         payable
         and
         accrued
         liabilities                    9,148      (22,603)      (6,332)     (42,226)
        Other,
         net                             (520)          4,796           2,129          11,788
                                         ----           -----           -----          ------
          Net
           cash
           provided
           by
           operating
           activities                  24,462       12,534       52,271       95,941

     Investing
     Activities:
       Purchases
       of
       investments                   (85,263)        (100,461)       (228,104)       (331,547)
       Disposals
       of
       investments                     80,796         104,760         260,227         159,914
       Purchases
       of
       property
       &
       equipment,
       net                             (6,401)      (6,862)     (18,948)     (17,127)
      Cash
       proceeds
       from
       sale
       of
       property
       &
       equipment                           27            -           70          243
                                          ---             ---             ---             ---
          Net
           cash
           provided
           by
           (used
           in)
           investing
           activities                (10,841)       (2,563)      13,245     (188,517)

     Financing
     Activities:
      Payment
       of debt
       obligations                          -             (38)              -            (112)
      Early
       redemption
       of
       long-
       term
       debt                            (4,984)     (13,531)      (4,984)     (18,331)
       Repurchase
       of
       common
       stock                         (17,101)         (15,603)        (74,748)        (39,288)
      Excess
       income
       tax
       benefits
       from
       stock-
       based
       compensation
       plans                             (258)          36        2,989        2,683
       Repurchase
       of
       shares
       to
       satisfy
       employee
       tax
       withholdings                       (15)           3       (8,260)      (6,422)
      Fees
       and
       proceeds
       from
       issuance
       of
       common
       stock,
       net                              3,115          124       21,025        5,375
                                        -----             ---          ------           -----
          Net
           cash
           used
           in
           financing
           activities                (19,243)      (29,009)     (63,978)     (56,095)

          Net
           increase
           (decrease)
           in
           cash
           and
           cash
           equivalents                 (5,622)     (19,038)  -       1,538     (148,671)
    Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents
     at
     beginning
     of
     period                           360,281      370,932      353,121      500,565
                                      -------         -------         -------         -------
    Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents
     at end
     of
     period                          $354,659     $351,894     $354,659     $351,894
                                     ========        ========        ========        ========

                                                                    ARRIS GROUP, INC.
                                                   PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL NET INCOME RECONCILIATION
                                                   (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)

    (in
     thousands,
     except per
     share data)                           Q1 2011                         Q2 2011                       Q3 2011                   YTD 2011
                                           -------                         -------                       -------                   --------
                                                      Per                           Per                         Per                     Per
                                                             Diluted                       Diluted                     Diluted                 Diluted
                                   Amount         Share          Amount         Share         Amount        Share         Amount    Share
                                   ------         -----          ------         -----         ------        -----         ------    -----
    Net income                     $11,564          $0.09        $16,690          $0.13       $13,713         $0.11       $41,967     $0.34

    Highlighted items:
      Impacting gross
       margin:
        Stock
         compensation
         expense                       437              -            557              -           525             -         1,519      0.01

      Impacting operating
       expenses:
        Acquisition
         costs,
         restructuring
         and other                       -              -                             -         1,444          0.01         1,444      0.01
        Amortization
         of
         intangible
         assets                      8,944           0.07          8,944           0.07         8,944          0.07        26,832      0.22
        Stock
         compensation
         expense                     4,847           0.04          5,368           0.04         5,213          0.04        15,428      0.12

      Impacting other
       (income) /expense:
        Non-cash
         interest
         expense                     2,832           0.02          2,889           0.02         2,883          0.02         8,604      0.07
        Loss (gain)
         on
         retirement
         of debt                         -              -                             -            19             -            19         -

      Impacting income tax
       expense:
        Adjustments
         of income
         tax
         valuation
         allowances,
         research &
         development
         credits and
         other                      (3,583)      (0.03)         -           -     (2,335)      (0.02)   (5,918)      (0.05)

      Tax related
       to
       highlighted
       items above                  (5,024)         (0.04)        (4,915)         (0.04)       (5,265)        (0.04)     (15,204)     (0.12)

    Total
     highlighted
     items                           8,453           0.07         12,843           0.10        11,428          0.09        32,724      0.26
                                     -----           ----         ------           ----        ------          ----        ------      ----
    Net income
     excluding
     highlighted
     items                         $20,017          $0.16        $29,533          $0.24       $25,141         $0.21       $74,691     $0.60
                                   =======          =====        =======          =====       =======         =====       =======     =====

    Weighted average
     common shares -
     diluted                                      125,732                       123,711                     121,237                 123,549
                                                  =======                       =======                     =======                 =======

                                         Q1 2010                     Q2 2010                    Q3 2010                   YTD 2010
                                         -------                     -------                    -------                   --------
                                                    Per                           Per                         Per                     Per
                                                          Diluted                       Diluted                     Diluted                 Diluted
                                   Amount         Share          Amount         Share         Amount        Share         Amount    Share
                                   ------         -----          ------         -----         ------        -----         ------    -----
    Net income                     $18,991          $0.15        $19,774          $0.15       $14,042         $0.11       $52,807     $0.41

    Highlighted items:
      Impacting gross
       margin:
        Stock
         compensation
         expense                       433              -            481              -           491             -         1,405      0.01

      Impacting operating
       expenses:
        Acquisition
         costs,
         restructuring
         and other                      52              -             21              -             -             -            73         -
        Amortization
         of
         intangible
         assets                      9,022           0.07          9,021           0.07         8,970          0.07        27,013      0.21
        Stock
         compensation
         expense                     4,088           0.03          5,271           0.04         5,294          0.04        14,653      0.11

      Impacting other
       (income) /expense:
        Non-cash
         interest
         expense                     2,883           0.02          2,884           0.02         2,781          0.02         8,548      0.07
        Loss (gain)
         on
         retirement
         of debt                         -              -           (115)             -          (263)            -          (378)        -

      Impacting income tax
       expense:
        Adjustments
         of income
         tax
         valuation
         allowances,
         research &
         development
         credits and
         other                       1,222        0.01       (351)          -     (1,040)      (0.01)     (169)          -

      Tax related
       to
       highlighted
       items above                  (5,505)         (0.04)        (6,170)         (0.05)       (6,133)        (0.05)     (17,808)     (0.14)

    Total
     highlighted
     items                          12,195           0.09         11,044           0.09        10,100          0.08        33,337      0.26
                                    ------           ----         ------           ----        ------          ----        ------      ----
    Net income
     excluding
     highlighted
     items                         $31,186          $0.24        $30,818          $0.24       $24,142         $0.19       $86,144     $0.67
                                   =======          =====        =======          =====       =======         =====       =======     =====

    Weighted average
     common shares -
     diluted                                      129,975                       129,717                     127,638                 129,103
                                                  =======                       =======                     =======                 =======

    With respect to stock compensation expense,  ARRIS records non-cash compensation expense related
     to grants of options and restricted stock.  Depending upon the size, timing and the terms of the
     grants, this non-cash compensation expense may vary significantly.  With respect to amortization
     of intangibles, the intangibles being amortized relate to our acquisitions.  The acquisition
     costs, restructuring, and other reflect items that, although they or similar items might recur,
     are of a nature and magnitude that identifying them separately provides investors with a greater
     ability to project ARRIS'  future performance.    With respect to the convertible debt non-cash
     interest, ARRIS records non-cash interest expense related to the 2013 convertible debt.
     Disclosing the non-cash piece provides investors with the information regarding interest that
     will not be paid out in cash.     In 2011 and 2010, income tax expense adjustments were recorded
     for state valuation allowances and research and development tax credits.

    In assessing operating performance and preparing budgets and forecasts, ARRIS' management considers
     performance after making these adjustments and believes that providing investors with the same
     information provides greater transparency and insight into management's analysis.

SOURCE  ARRIS Group, Inc.

ARRIS Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Bauer, Investor Relations, +1-678-473-2647, jim.bauer@arrisi.com

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

SnapLogic Speeds Time to Insight by Rapidly Integrating Birst BI for Social Media Analytics

Intuitive Application Connector Improves Fact-Based Decision-Making By Combining Social Media, Web Analytics and Sales Data

SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SnapLogic, the cloud connection company, today announced a powerful integration tool for Birst's cloud business intelligence suite. With nearly 40 percent of all companies prioritizing business intelligence application connections for the coming year(1), SnapLogic recently released the Birst Snap to its SnapStore. This connector, which was featured in SnapLogic's Solutions Gallery at the Dreamforce conference last month, enables businesses to easily integrate Birst's innovative BI suite with other cloud-based and on-premise business applications for advanced analytics and fact-based decision-making.

"Companies turn to Birst to quickly and easily harvest valuable insights from their business data, however all too often they underestimate the critical step of connecting multiple applications together," said Clark Newby, senior vice president of marketing and alliances at SnapLogic. "This powerful collaboration between SnapLogic and Birst will help our customers gain better business insight by easily snapping together all their applications using a modern connection architecture that's future-proofed for any type or volume of data they'll want to incorporate into their BI reporting."

SnapLogic's Snaps are reusable application-specific connectors that shield users from the complexity of integration.  Because the Snaps are standardized and contain wizards that automatically inspect target applications, they can be joined together effortlessly for whatever data connections a business needs. SnapLogic's open development environment and SnapStore make it easy for partners like Birst and its customers to create, buy, or modify Snaps for any data source.

Birst SnapHighlights

    --  Intuitively connects the Birst BI Suite with any finance, operations,
        marketing, social media, supply chain or other business application,
        accelerating the adoption of advanced analytics, reporting and business
        intelligence.
    --  Speeds return on business intelligence investments by eliminating the
        need for time-consuming, costly hand-coding to integrate critical
        sources of business data.
    --  Unlocks new opportunities for insight, by merging social and Web data
        across Twitter, Facebook, and Google Analytics with operational systems
        for visualization of social media sentiment against actual sales data
        from Salesforce.com or an e-commerce site.

Supporting Quotes

"Birst is about making enterprise-class business intelligence accessible and affordable for organizations for which robust BI has been beyond reach," said Stefan Schmitz, vice president of product marketing at Birst.  "With SnapLogic, we're making it even easier by automating the extraction and loading of data from on-premise and cloud applications quickly and affordably."

"A true re-invention of data and application integration, SnapLogic's model empowers system integrators like us to build and sell innovative new solutions for any imaginable connection need," said Scot MacGillivray, co-CEO at technology services firm Cervello. "SnapLogic's open development environment and simple, yet sophisticated re-usable integration components made it possible for us to create the social media and sales analysis for Birst in record time."

Online Resources

    --  Join the SnapLogic Webinar with Birst and Cervello at 10am PT on October
        27 to learn about the ROI of social media analytics.
    --  Download the Birst Snap from the SnapStore.
    --  Visit the SnapLogic Blog for more on cloud integration.
    --  Download a free trial of SnapLogic.

About Birst

Birst is the SaaS Business Intelligence leader. With its comprehensive Cloud BI Suite, Birst brings the benefits of analytics and fact-based decision-making to a much broader audience by making it affordable, fast, and easy to use. Birst is the winner of the Red Herring Global 100, TDWI Best Practices, and Software Standard of Excellence Web awards. Birst customers include Citrix, RBC, Securian, Key Technology, and other leading organizations. For more information, visit http://www.birst.com.

About SnapLogic

SnapLogic is the cloud connection company, intuitively snapping together any business application or Web service. SnapLogic's modern connection architecture delivers fast, smart data by integrating sources in the cloud and on the ground. SnapLogic's cloud integration solutions were built on proven consumer Web standards that bring cloud speed, scale and ease to businesses. The company's Snaps - standardized containers that connect any kind of data - are available for instant download in the first of its kind SnapStore. The SnapStore enables developers, system integrators, and independent software vendors to build and sell reusable application-specific connectors that simplify application integration, data integration, and SaaS integration. Based in San Mateo, CA, SnapLogic is funded by leading venture investors, including Andreessen Horowitz. Follow SnapLogic on Twitter: @SnapLogic, and visit the SnapLogic blog.

(1) SnapLogic's 2011 Applications Priorities Report

Media ContactKatherine Nellums415.321.2347Katherine.nellums@lewispulse.com

SOURCE  SnapLogic

SnapLogic

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

Juniper Systems Announces Partnership With Topcon Positioning Systems, Tesla Rugged Data Collector

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Juniper Systems is proud to announce its recent business partnership with Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS). As part of this partnership, Juniper Systems will manufacture the Topcon Tesla(TM), the newest data collector in Topcon's full lineup of rugged handheld computers and solutions for the survey industry.

"Juniper Systems is very excited to embark on this new partnership with Topcon Positioning Systems. We believe the Tesla is exactly the rugged data collector that the surveying world has been waiting for, and what better company than industry-leading Topcon to carry, distribute, and promote it as such," said DeVon Labrum, Director of Sales and Marketing at Juniper Systems.

"One of the major determining factors in partnering with Juniper Systems was the history of quality that Juniper's products are known for," said Scott Langbein, senior manager for TPS product management. "We're proud to put our name on a data collector that we know will live up to its high quality, ultra-rugged standards."

The Tesla features the advantages of both a rugged handheld and a tablet PC, without the disadvantages of either. "Its almost six-inch, ultra-bright, backlit LCD screen ensures that bigger is definitely better," Langbein said. "This is an incredibly easy-to-learn and easy-to-operate controller . . . ." The Tesla runs the Windows Mobile 6.5.3 operating system and operates seamlessly with Topcon's software suite, including Pocket 3D, Layout, and soon-to-be-released Magnet.(TM)

As with all other Juniper Systems rugged handhelds, the Tesla is built to IP67 standards for water and dust, and tested to MIL-STD-810G standards for water, humidity, sand and dust, vibration, altitude, shock, and temperature. The Tesla has two battery slots for 16 long hours of continued use, and the batteries are warm-swappable in the field when power loss is not an option.

Three different Tesla models are available: the Standard, Geo, and Geo 3G. All models include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® wireless technology, the Geo and Geo 3G add a 3.2MP camera and GPS receiver, and the Geo 3G tops it off with an integrated 3G data modem, network approved by AT&T.

Availability for the Topcon Tesla is scheduled for the end of 2011.

About Topcon Positioning Systems

Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets. TPS' parent company, Topcon Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange - 7732), was founded in 1932.

About Juniper Systems

Based out of Logan, UT, Juniper Systems designs and manufactures rugged handheld computers for mobile data collection in extreme environments. Since 1993, Juniper Systems has provided innovative mobile technology to geomatics, agriculture, natural resources, industrial, public works, and military markets.

Contact:
Juniper Systems
Kirk Earl, Marketing Communications Manager
mc@junipersys.com
1132 W. 1700 N., Logan, UT 84321
Phone: 435-753-1881     Fax: 435-753-1896
http://www.junipersys.com

Photographs and literature are available on request.

SOURCE  Juniper Systems

Juniper Systems

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

ArcGIS Comes to the Android Platform

Esri Releases Free App in the Android Market

REDLANDS, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Android users can now access data and mapping capabilities on their smartphones with the ArcGIS for Android application. ArcGIS for Android lets users find and share maps as well as deploy GIS data and functionality on Android devices. The free app is now available and can be downloaded directly from the Android Market.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110425/LA88950LOGO)

ArcGIS for Android is a native application that serves as a mobile gateway into the ArcGIS system. It provides an intuitive user experience for querying map layers and data. People can also use the app to edit features and attribute information on the fly while collecting field data and performing inspections. In addition, ArcGIS for Android includes a legend, a Favorites feature, and a tool for measuring area and distance.

ArcGIS for Android is built on Esri's ArcGIS Runtime Software Development Kit (SDK). This SDK lets developers create custom spatially enabled applications for Android devices and is designed to use web services available from ArcGIS. Apps built using the ArcGIS Runtime SDK can be deployed within the enterprise or to the public via the Android Market. The ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android is currently in public beta, with final release expected in November 2011.

To learn more, visit esri.com/android.

About Esri

Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.

Esri, the Esri globe logo, GIS by Esri, ArcGIS, esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

SOURCE  Esri

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110425/LA88950LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Esri

CONTACT: Press Information, Matthew DeMeritt, +1-909-793-2853, extension 1-2930, press@esri.com, or General Information, info@esri.com, both for Esri

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

DogWonderful.com Launches Today

Research & book pet-friendly hotels, Enjoy dog-related articles & features

ROSEVILLE, Minn., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog lovers of the world, rejoice. A new specialty travel website called DogWonderful.com launched today, offering a complete online source for researching and booking pet-friendly hotels. The interactive site also offers a wealth of entertaining and informative articles and features pertaining to dogs.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111026/CL94074LOGO)

Visitors to DogWonderful.com will enjoy the ability to fully research travel plans that include their pet dogs. But unlike most other sites that just provide links to pet-friendly hotels, DogWonderful.com allows people to take the next step and directly book their accommodations, as well as airline tickets, car rentals and vacation packages.

Booking through DogWonderful.com will also do some good, as 10 percent of the commissions and fees paid to the website from travel bookings will be donated to the following national dog-related charities: RedRover, which focuses on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the bond between people and animals; and NEADS, which provides canine assistance for people who are deaf or have a disability.

Dog enthusiasts can also look forward to ongoing quality content on the site, including practical how-tos about traveling with dogs, features on specific dog-friendly hotels, and fascinating travelogues written by professional writers from all across the world. New articles and features will be posted several times a week.

"DogWonderful.com is a fantastic source of information and entertainment about dogs and relationships with our four-legged friends. It also has a strong travel component, as our comprehensive hotel booking engine automatically filters results to return only pet-friendly accommodations. Now, not only can people find their ideal pet-friendly hotel on the website, they can make all travel arrangements and support some very worthwhile animal charities at the same time," said DogWonderful.com creator and hospitality industry veteran Teresa Matsui Sanders.

Press Contact: Al Cohen, JCF Marketing
440-247-4548, acohen@jcfmarketing.com

SOURCE  DogWonderful.com

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111026/CL94074LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
DogWonderful.com

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

JRM Technology Data Center Phase Two Engineering Completed

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The final phase of engineering to support the electrical systems for a 315,000-square-foot data center facility on Chicago's Near South Side have been completed, developer JRM Technology LLC announced.

Commonwealth Edison and the design-build team have finalized the engineering for the data center's power needs, moving the project forward after over thirty months of robust analyses and verifications, said James R. McHugh, JRM Technology's principal.

To meet data storage energy demands, 111 E. Cermak will be powered by potentially 40 megawatts of electricity. Two separate ComEd substations from two separate transmission grids will service 111 E. Cermak.  Initially, 16 megawatts plus emergency power could be made available to the data center within six months of breaking ground on the project.  An additional 16 megawatts will be on line upon completion of core and shell.

"Abundant, redundant power sourcing represents a key requirement for data centers, and we're pleased that ComEd and our engineers have not only met but exceeded clients' energy needs," Mr. McHugh said.

Located at 111 East Cermak Road, the facility will be the first structure in downtown Chicago designed and built specifically as a data center, Mr. McHugh said. 

James McHugh Construction Co. is the design-build contractor, with ESD Inc., as lead architect/engineer, Archideas the consulting architect and CS Associates Inc. as structural engineer.

The building will be located at the southeast corner of Cermak Road and Indiana Avenue, two blocks from 350 East Cermak - Lakeside Technology Center, the 1.1 million square foot data center site in the former RR Donnelly printing plant.  The new center's location helps ensure a large amount of fiber providers with high-volume and low-latency fiber optic lines, Mr. McHugh said.

With Lakeside Technology Center 100% percent leased, firms that need super-fast fiber optic transmission speeds or dark fiber connectivity are seeking data center space close by.  JRM Technology is actively negotiating with tenants for the new site, Mr. McHugh added.

JRM Technology plans to seek Gold level LEED Certification. Sustainable features planned for the building include a green roof and fresh air cooling, with many other green aspects to be finalized during the design phase. Tenant-friendly features will include redundant power sourcing and stringent security.

The six-story building will include 140,000 square feet of raised floor area. Preliminary plans call for a reinforced concrete structure with 18-foot ceiling heights, heavy floor loading, space for full generator backups, and heavy-duty, high-efficiency cooling systems.

Chicago-based JRM Technology is dedicated to developing data storage center facilities throughout the Chicago area. Additional information is available at 111cermak.com or (312) 321-0302.

SOURCE  JRM Technology LLC

JRM Technology LLC

CONTACT: James R. McHugh, +1-312-821-0302, for JRM Technology LLC

Bitrix CMS 11.0 is Out: #clouds #geoclusters #socialsearch

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, October 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Bitrix, Inc. ( http://www.bitrixsoft.com), a trendsetter in business
communications, has announced the release of Bitrix Site Manager Version
11.0. Most notable product enhancements are: Cloud storage support;
Geo-distributed Web Cluster for smarter web traffic distribution; Quality
Monitor tools with extendable tests.

    "We made modifications throughout our product to make this version a
'Cloud platform' for web development." - said Sergey Rizhikov, CEO, Bitrix,
Inc.

    Bitrix Cloud Storage module supports Google Storage, Amazon S3, Windows
Azure Storage, and OpenStack, as well as CDN (Content Delivery Network),
which accelerates uploading of large files.

    The new Geo-distributed Web Cluster module provides insurance against a
service outage in a single data center. If one data center goes down, a
replicated server in a different location will ensure website availability.

    Version 11.0 is equipped with a Project Quality Control tool which
offers a set of tests that ensure optimal quality of integration of the
design, the program's external environment, security, performance, and
hosting settings within the system.

    Bitrix Site Manager now provides authentication via an unbreakable
method of password encoding using an RSA algorithm with a 1024-bit key. The
password is transferred to the server in this encoded form regardless of the
browser or environment.

    Other important product enhancements

   
    - Social Search - search results based on content and user
      reputation evaluation;
    - Admin Dashboard - back-end desktops with drag-and-drop gadgets
      and quick search;
    - Photo Gallery - additional skins, a new thumbnail slider, and
      the Live Feed support;
    - Schema.org support - microformats in the e-Store for better
      search engine indexing;
    - Short links, Auto-saving for web forms, Automatic Time Zone, and
      more.

    Current Bitrix Site Manager owners with active subscription for
technical support can upgrade to Version 11.0 at no charge using the
SiteUpdate feature in the product. The new version is available for download
as a free 30-day trial version (
http://www.bitrixsoft.com/download/cms.php), or can be tested online
using the instant demo ( http://www.bitrixsoft.com/products/cms/demo.php
).

    About Bitrix, Inc.

    Bitrix is a privately-owned company developing an advanced business
communications platform to bridge SMBs with their customers (Internet),
partners (Extranet) and employees (Intranet). Founded in 1998 and
headquartered in Alexandria, VA, Bitrix is rated #3 most popular commercial
CMS by W3Techs with 60,000+ installations and 6,500+ partners worldwide.

Source: Bitrix, Inc.

Media Contacts: Alex Reznor, Channel Partner Manager, Bitrix, Inc., +1-703-740-8301, pr@bitrixsoft.com

MobileIron Connected Cloud(TM) Goes Global

First MDM Cloud Service Integrated With Enterprise Security Infrastructure Now Available to Companies Worldwide

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileIron (http://www.mobileiron.com), the innovator in enterprise management and security for mobile devices and apps, today announced the international availability of the MobileIron Connected Cloud(TM), the first multi-tenant mobile device management (MDM) cloud service integrated with a company's existing enterprise security infrastructure.

The pace of innovation and change in enterprise mobility is accelerating and the MobileIron Connected Cloud gives global companies the ability to move fast. The MobileIron Connected Cloud can be fully integrated and operational in less than an hour. Then IT can immediately begin bringing mobile devices under management and distributing mobile apps using MobileIron's Enterprise App Storefront, without losing enterprise-grade security. The MobileIron Connected Cloud gives companies around the world a highly scalable infrastructure that lets IT support everything from initial pilots to tens of thousands of devices.

"We've never seen other enterprise technologies change as fast as mobile does and, with the MobileIron Connected Cloud, we're giving businesses across the globe the easiest, most secure way to keep up," said Bob Tinker, CEO, MobileIron. "The pace of innovation is breathtaking: new handsets and tablets show up every month and their operating systems rev every six to nine months. If you're moving at the speed of mobile you need MobileIron. The MobileIron Connected Cloud gives you security and speed so you can focus on your core business."

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

About MobileIron

Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner, Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software 2011, MobileIron is solving the problems CIOs face as business data and applications move to smartphones and tablets. The MobileIron Virtual Smartphone Platform and the MobileIron Connected Cloud are the first solutions to give IT and users real-time intelligence and control over mobile content, activity, and apps in order to secure the enterprise, reduce wireless cost, and improve the mobile user experience. For more information, please visit http://www.mobileiron.com.

SOURCE  MobileIron

MobileIron

CONTACT: Clarissa Horowitz of MobileIron, +1-415-608-6825, clarissa@mobileiron.com

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

MBHPI Explores the Future of Sports: Can We Measure Greatness?

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Cutting Edge CGI, perfected for movies, now used for medical and sports performance testing (watch fascinating video at http://www.mbhpi.com/intro.html) 

Throughout the history of sports, coaches and doctors have struggled to predict which skills in young athletes will lead to greatness later on in life. Currently, the NFL and NBA use extensive camps, timed skills trials, and video analysis to help coaches and management evaluate talent in an attempt to find the next great athlete. Unfortunately, while helpful, these tests have lacked the precise knowledge of what specific body types or skill sets are critical in predicting future success in sports. On November 4, in an exciting step into the future, the Manhattan Beach Human Performance Institute (MBHPI), in conjunction with Vicon, the world's largest supplier of precision motion tracking systems, will work with the Los Angeles Galaxy's Soccer Academy to begin to evaluate what characteristics and skills in young athletes are predictive of future success.

While the eyes of an experienced coach are great tools in evaluating such success, with each different coach comes a different opinion. The Holy Grail has always been a tool that can objectively measure greatness.  Michael Lewis' book Moneyball, and the recent film by the same name, tells the story of a search for precise data that general managers in baseball could use to identify which athletes would be successful professionally. Moneyball, however, only focused on past statistics. We believe that we can measure greatness today and in the future.

The search for athletic greatness, up until this point, has lacked profound data. Firstly, athletes are built differently. This simple idea has profound implications. Why are your best sprinters usually bowlegged? Why do flat-footed athletes have trouble skiing? There are mechanical reasons that establish these generalizations. By utilizing the power of databases combined with data obtained using the newest cutting edge technology perfected in CGI movie making, MBHPI will begin the process of evaluating sports greatness by hosting the Los Angeles Galaxy on November 4th at the House of Moves (HOM) motion capture facility.

MBHPI is a new company in the process of building a novel type of sports medicine center never seen before. The 20,000 sq foot center will make the field of biomechanics and human motion assessment available to the average person. According to CEO, Dr. Allen Selner, "the power is in the data being used correctly. The key is being able to mass produce these tests in an accurate and inexpensive manner." By teaming with Vicon, the driving force in the industry, MBHPI is poised to bring this powerful new tool to the public.  According to Mike Kocourek, senior business development executive for Vicon, "most people are unaware that at this moment software and hardware are ready for this challenge".

The Los Angles Galaxy have established their own academy to train and develop young soccer talent. Sean Alvarado, who is both MBHPIs director of development and a member of the LA Galaxy, is one of the driving forces behind this event. Through MBHPI, Sean can combine his passion for sports performance with his desire to help young athletes. "I have played and taught soccer my whole life and now have a chance to use sophisticated technology to help all players perform to their potential".

Youth aged from 12 to 17 will be placed in a series of skill tests. Utilizing cutting edge technologies such as motion capture, in-shoe transducer mats, and visual eye tracking system, the young athletes will be asked to perform a variety of skills. Using these new technologies, we will not just observe, but will also objectively measure their skills. When these types of data are used over time, it will prove invaluable in helping predict performance or helping young athletes choose the best sport for their skillset and body type.

The film and book Moneyball have focused new attention on this exciting area by exposing information that had been "invisible" to most, until a courageous General Manager, Billy Beane, had the foresight and conviction to stay the course when so many others thought him wrong.  According to Dr. Selner, "Billy Beane started something!! MBHPI hopes to be the first to develop databases that will permit orthopedic medical testing over the Internet. Databases like this will allow better medical care at lower prices, an important national goal."

Press Contact:
Rebecca Melisi
Executive Assistant, Manhattan Beach Human Performance Institute
630-253-6272
Rmelisi@gmail

Dr. Allen Selner DPM
CEO, Manhattan Beach Human Performance Institution
310-683-3515
Surg222@aol.com

SOURCE  MBHPI

MBHPI

Web Site: http://www.MBHPI.com/intro.html

UBM Channel Announces High Tech Events Calendar for the IT Community

Independent Platform Created to Host Comprehensive List of Channel Events

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO:UBM Channel today announced a new industry resource for IT events. Housed on CRN.com, the calendar will feature many of the leading high tech channel events.

WHAT: The high tech channel events calendar is designed to be a community resource for those in the IT industry.  Vendors and other organizations working with the channel are invited to submit events of interest to solution providers.

WHERE: You can find the calendar on CRN.com under the Events tab at http://www.crn.com/events/calendar.htm.

WHEN: Starting today, October 26, anyone can reference the calendar to learn about upcoming events or submit their own listing.

WHY: As organizations and end users are planning and budgeting for the year ahead, they need a comprehensive resource to identify the most relevant industry conferences and where they will earmark funds for participation or attendance. The high tech channel events calendar from UBM Channel provides an opportunity to utilize a single source to evaluate upcoming events from associations, solution providers, vendors and more.

HOW: To add an event, simply fill out the form available on the calendar page at http://www.crn.com/events/calendar.htm.

About UBM Channel

UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmchannel.

UBM plc (http://www.ubm.com)

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

    Press Contact:                      Press Contact:
    Scott Regan                         Betzi-Lynn Hanc
    Sr. Marketing Manager, Media        Sr. Marketing Manager, Events
    UBM Channel                         UBM Channel
    508.416.1186                        508.416.1182
    scott.regan@ubm.com                 betzi.hanc@ubm.com

SOURCE  UBM Channel

UBM Channel

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

COMEDY CENTRAL® Brings the Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning Series "The Colbert Report" to Flipboard

COMEDY CENTRAL Signs On Bud Light And Paramount Pictures As Inaugural Advertisers

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- COMEDY CENTRAL has joined forces with Flipboard to bring the brilliance of "The Colbert Report" to the social magazine's millions of iPad readers.  The network's Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series will be the first Viacom Media Network property to showcase its video content on this platform.  COMEDY CENTRAL also announced that Bud Light and Paramount Pictures as its inaugural advertisers for this new video section on Flipboard.

"Flipboard is one of the most useful and innovative applications created to date for the iPad," said Erik Flannigan, EVP digital media, Viacom Media Networks Entertainment Group.  "The new Colbert Nation section combines tweets from the show, from Stephen's own Twitter account and video clips of recent episodes into a magazine-like experience optimized for tablets.  We think fans of the show will find the Flipboard edition of Colbert Nation highly browsable and addictive."

Flipboard offers a new way to discover and share Colbert Report videos and social content.  It's an honor to work with Colbert Nation and a great opportunity to launch new forms of advertising," said Evan Doll, co-founder, Flipboard.

"Our strong relationships with COMEDY CENTRAL and Flipboard make it a natural fit for us as 'The Colbert Report' makes the leap to the Flipboard platform," said Mike Sundet, senior director, Bud Light.  "Colbert Nation is already such a well-connected audience.  We're excited about our role in finding another way to help deliver them the fun and entertaining content that has made the show a cultural phenomenon."

Available in 99 million homes nationwide, COMEDY CENTRAL (http://www.comedycentral.com), the only all-comedy network, is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B). For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press web site at http://www.comedycentral.com/press and follow us on Twitter @ComedyCentralPR for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

Viacom is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in more than 160 countries and territories. With approximately 170 media networks reaching more than 600 million global subscribers, Viacom's leading brands include MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, BET, CENTRIC, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV Land, Spike TV and Tr3s. Paramount Pictures, America's oldest film studio and creator of many of the most beloved motion pictures, continues today as a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Viacom operates a large portfolio of branded digital media experiences, including many of the world's most popular properties for entertainment, community and casual online gaming. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit http://www.viacom.com.

SOURCE  COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

CONTACT: Aileen Budow, +1-212-767-3952, aileen.budow@comedycentral.com

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

DataSavers Inc. Launches New Website

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DataSavers Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of their new corporate website, http://www.datasaversusa.com. The site proudly displays DataSavers' history, vision and commitment to quality, while signifying the four operating service divisions: Records Management, Document Imaging, Secure Destruction and Data Protection.

In addition to the parent site, the Records Management division has also released their branding and enhancements to DocTracker. DocTracker is their comprehensive records management system which gives DataSavers' clients fast, easy, effective access to their critical information needs. DocTracker indexes and tracks documents during their life cycle, permitting convenient, authorized access, retrieval, refile, pickup, delivery, and destruction of clients' records. Learn more about DocTracker by visiting the new site at http://datasaversusa.com/records-management/doctracker.

About DataSavers, Inc. Jacksonville, FL based DataSavers, provides "cradle to grave" information management services for hundreds of customers in the southeast United States. DataSavers is a certified Woman Owned Small Business established in 1989, providing records management, document imaging, document destruction and data protection services. The company is one of the few US document management companies to be both NAID (National Association of Information Destruction) and ISO 9001 (International Organization for Standardization) certified. For more information about DataSavers please visit their website at http://www.datasaversusa.com or call 1-800-884-9538.

SOURCE  DataSavers Inc.

DataSavers Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Lombardi, +1-800-884-9538, mlombardi@datasaversfl.com

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

Internet Adventures Incorporated Announces 4 New E-Commerce Web Sites

BLUE EARTH, Minn., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota-based e-commerce company, Internet Adventures Incorporated, today announced 4 new Web sites: http://www.BlueEarthEnergyMall.com, http://www.VelmasAmazingDeals.com, http://www.MerchantSavingSolutions.com and http://www.ApplianceAdventure.com

Founder and President of Internet Adventures Incorporated, Velma Burt, said, "We are a new e-commerce company, dedicated to providing our customers with great internet deals. We offer a great variety of products and solutions for individuals, as well as businesses." 

BlueEarthEnergyMall.com is an online store for "green" living. The Web site offers clean energy solutions and environmentally friendly products for homes and businesses.  The team at Blue Earth Energy Mall is dedicated to providing affordable energy alternatives which help alleviate the effects of rising energy costs. Product categories include wind products, solar batteries, home energy savers, water products, renewable energy and energy savers.   

VelmasAmazingDeals.com is an e-commerce shopping mall, offering products within numerous categories including: apparel, automotive, baby, books, bed and bath, consumer electronics, grocery, jewelry and watches, household products, perfumes and fragrances, movies, pet supplies, sporting goods, tools, toys, collectibles and more. The expansive variety of products found on the Web site eliminates a customer's need to shop on multiple sites, therefore saving them time and money, especially around the holidays.

ApplianceAdventure.com is a Web site for home owners and offers numerous kitchen appliances at competitive prices.  The site offers toasters, mixers, skillets, grills, coffee makers, blenders, steamers, small fridges, freezers, electric ranges and more.

MerchantSavingSolutions.com is a resource for business owners looking to stop overpaying debit and credit card processing fees and also has merchant cash advance products for small businesses. The Web site offers access to personal consultants within the merchant services industry.

New products and services are added to all of the Internet Adventures Incorporated Web sites periodically and items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada. In addition to online sales, a customer service team is available during normal business hours for customer support and can be contacted through the individual sites.

For more information on Internet Adventures Incorporated's recent Web site development, visit the sites at http://www.BlueEarthEnergyMall.com, http://www.VelmasAmazingDeals.com, http://www.MerchantSavingSolutions.com and http://www.ApplianceAdventure.com. A representative of Internet Adventures Incorporated is available by emailing vlmburt@gmail.com.

URLs: http://www.BlueEarthEnergyMall.com

http://www.VelmasAmazingDeals.com

http://www.ApplianceAdventure.com

http://www.MerchantSavingSolutions.com

SOURCE  Internet Adventures Incorporated

Internet Adventures Incorporated

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-382-8810

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

Aria Health Launches Broad Social Media Platform and YourAriaHealth

In addition to integrating existing social media sites, Aria has become a regional and national pioneer by creating its own distinct social media site and online health community - YourAriaHealth.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Aria Health, the largest healthcare provider in Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County, has recently unveiled a broad social media platform that integrates existing social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and foursquare.  In addition, Aria has become a regional and national pioneer by creating its own distinct social media site and online health community - YourAriaHealth.

"Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County residents have recognized Aria Health as a valued neighbor and community partner for more than a century," said Kathleen Kinslow, CRNA, EdD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aria Health.  "Since Aria's founding in 1903, we have grown to meet the changing needs of our patients and guests.  Consistent with this tradition, we are proud to provide health news and useful information to our community through a broad social media platform and YourAriaHealth."

YourAriaHealth offers community members:

    --  Streaming health and wellness news from Aria Health
    --  A community discussion board
    --  An interactive blog
    --  A video library
    --  A health and wellness event calendar

YourAriaHealth members will also have access to special promotions, including the upcoming "Question of the Day" Sweepstakes, which will test members' Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County neighborhood, health, and history IQ with daily trivia questions between Monday October 31, and Friday, December 23, 2011.  Participants can play daily, begin play at any time during the promotion, and increase their chances of winning by sharing questions with friends and family via email, Facebook, and Twitter.  All participants will be eligible to receive one of eight great prizes, awarded weekly.

Visit ARIAHEALTH.org to learn how to friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, join our LinkedIn network, subscribe to our YouTube channel, check in on foursquare and join us on Aria's own social media network, YourAriaHealth.

About Aria HealthAria Health is the largest healthcare provider in Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County.  With three leading-edge community hospitals and a strong network of outpatient centers and primary care physicians, Aria upholds a longstanding tradition of bringing advanced medicine and personal care to the many communities it serves.

For more information or to join the YourAriaHealth online community, visit ARIAHEALTH.org.

SOURCE  Aria Health

Aria Health

CONTACT: Maria Cerceo Slade, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, Aria Health, +1-215-612-4952 (t), +1-215-612-5001 (f), mcerceo@ariahealth.org

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

HIT Entertainment and Callaway Digital Arts Launch New Interactive App Based on Thomas & Friends'(TM) Latest Adventure: Day of the Diesels

New Thomas App Reaches #2 in Books in Apple's App Store, Topping the Charts Within Its First Week

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HIT Entertainment, one of the world's leading providers of high-quality children's entertainment, and Callaway Digital Arts, leading publisher of premium children's and lifestyle applications, have announcedthe launch of Thomas & Friends(TM): Day of the Diesels for the iPad®, iPhone®( )and iPod touch®,now availableinApple's App Store.

Based on the animated feature-length movie Day of the Diesels, this innovative app offers children a fun, interactive way to experience Thomas' latest adventure as he finds that Diesel engines are up to mischief and must enlist some "steamwork" to stop them. Thomas fans can read, watch, listen and play with multi-touch animation, CGI imagery video, painting, puzzles and games.

HIT Entertainment and Callaway Digital Arts have published two previous Thomas & Friends apps, which have both reached #1 in the App Store's "Books" category.

"The Thomas & Friends brand experience is further deepened with the new Day of the Diesels story-inspired app and is another example of innovation that has been made possible through our collaboration with Callaway," said Natasha Fishman, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Management and Digital Media, HIT Entertainment. "The Day of the Diesels adventure is uniquely depicted in this vibrant, interactive app and we are thrilled to be bringing it to Thomas fans around the world." 

Nicholas Callaway, Chief Creative Officer of Callaway Digital Arts, adds, "With Day of the Diesels, Callaway Digital Arts and HIT Entertainment have once again proven their unique ability to bring users an immersive reading experience for iOS devices by seamlessly weaving together story, play, and interactivity."

The first Thomas & Friends app launched in 2010 and there are now 14 Thomas apps available in Apple's App Store. Embraced by families and children around the world, recommended by the Parents' Choice Foundation and acclaimed by industry experts, the Thomas apps portfolio has already made a significant impact on kids' digital landscape. 

The Day of the Diesels app is available for a special introductory price of $0.99 USD/0.69 pounds Sterling from the App Store on iPad, iPhone 3GS and above, and iPod touch 3rd and 4th generations at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/.

About Callaway Digital Arts

Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) publishes innovative mobile and tablet applications for children and families. Funded in August 2010 with an investment from Silicon Valley's Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, CDA creates meaningful digital experiences that transform the way families connect with media and with each other. With a grant from the Department of Education, CDA is reinventing learning by creating a series of game-based mobile applications that builds reading and math skills for children ages two through eight. All but one of CDA's apps have reached the number one position in the Books or Lifestyle categories in the Apple App Store. In addition, CDA apps have been featured as App of the Week and among Apple's Best Interactive Story Apps of 2010. For more information, visit http://www.callaway.com.

About HIT Entertainment

HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Thomas & Friends(TM), Barney(TM), Bob the Builder(TM), Fireman Sam(TM), Angelina Ballerina(TM), Mike the Knight(TM), Pingu(TM) and Rainbow Magic(TM). HIT represents Chapman Entertainment's Fifi and the Flowertots(TM) and Roary the Racing Car(TM) in North America, as well as Wallace & Gromit(TM), Shaun the Sheep(TM), Timmy Time(TM) and Aardman Classics from Aardman Animations.  HIT also acts as representative for The Wiggles® in the UK. Launched in 1989, HIT's lines of business span television and video production, content distribution, publishing, consumer products licensing and live events and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.  HIT is a part-owner of US-based preschool channel, Sprout®. For more information, visit http://www.hitentertainment.com.

SOURCE  Callaway Digital Arts

Callaway Digital Arts

CONTACT: Noelle Dong, HIT Entertainment PR - US, +1-646-467-5336, ndong@hitentertainment.com, or Patricia Lodge, HIT Entertainment PR - UK/International, +44 207 554 2566, plodge@hitentertainment.com; or Audrey Craipain, Inner Circle Labs on behalf of Callaway Digital Arts, +1-415-684-9403, callaway@innercirclelabs.com

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

Girl on Guy with Aisha Tyler Reaches One Million Downloads!

The hit podcast about "Stuff Guys Love," launched in August, has an elusive five-star rating on iTunes

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress/comedian Aisha Tyler's podcast, Girl on Guy, only months old, reached the major milestone of one million downloads today. A show about "stuff guys love brought to you by the ultimate guys' girl," Girl on Guy features Aisha in uncensored, compelling conversation with charismatic guests at the forefront of their fields. Aisha is very busy right now: while her podcast soars in popularity and critical acclaim, she is also moving into a new role as co-host of CBS's hit panel show The Talk, and her hit F/X show Archer is gearing up for its third season, starting January 2012.

From comedians, actors and musicians to athletes, novelists and distillers, Aisha's guests are varied and dynamic.  Girl on Guy was an instant hit, vaulting into the iTunes comedy top ten upon launch -- one of the only female-hosted podcasts to do so -- and even hit number one alongside veteran programs from Adam Carolla, Mark Maron and Chris Hardwick

Though Aisha is a well-established comedian, and the often-hilarious show falls under the rubrick of "comedy podcast," Girl on Guy is much more.  Aisha has conducted poignant interviews with a wide range of guests, including Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Dave Eggers, Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, special-effects whiz Adam Savage, and World Poker grand-slam champ Joe Hachem. Her interview with Questlove, influential drummer of iconic hip-hop band The Roots, is already being called by many the seminal interview with the tastemaking iconoclast. To commemorate Veteran's Day, Aisha will post a moving interview with a young wounded warrior -- veteran of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan -- who describes with frank honesty the price he paid to serve his country.

Currently voicing sexy superspy Lana on FX's hit animated show "Archer," Aisha Tyler is best known as host of E!'s Emmy-nominated "Talk Soup," and the first African-American with an extended character arc on NBC's Friends.  She's also enjoyed substantial roles on "CSI," "24," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Nip/Tuck," "The Boondocks," "Reno 911" and "The Ghost Whisperer," alongside numerous appearances on "The Tonight Show," "Late Night with David Letterman," "The Late Late Show," "Larry King Live," and more.  Aisha is the best-selling author of "Swerve: Reckless Observations of a Post-Modern Girl," has starred in numerous movies including "Death Sentence," "Balls of Fury," "Black Water Transit," "Bedtime Stories" and "The Santa Clause films," and can next be seen in the 2013 release "The Babymakers," directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. Her first one-hour comedy special, "Aisha Tyler Is Lit," debuted on Comedy Central in 2009, and her latest short film, "Committed," which she wrote, directed and starred in, just won its category at the Short Toronto Indie Film Festival.

Girl on Guy with Aisha Tyler, available on iTunes and at http://www.girlonguy.net, is now available via smart phone app with exclusive content for both iOS and Android users.

SOURCE  Hot Machine

Hot Machine

CONTACT: Lisa Morbete, +1-310-575-1170, lisa@morbetepublicity.com

Web Site: http://www.girlonguy.net