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Sony Entertainment Network's Music Unlimited Service Cranks Up the Music on Android

Sony's Cloud-Based Music Service Offers a Global Catalogue of Over 10 Million Tracks to Sony Tablet and other Android-based Tablets

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Network Entertainment ("SNEI") today announced that the Music Unlimited cloud-based, streaming digital music service is now available for the Android-based Sony Tablet worldwide(i).

"As one of the largest digital entertainment services, Sony Entertainment Network aims to bring new ways for consumers to enjoy digital music and video," said Tim Schaaff, President, Sony Network Entertainment. "The launch of the Music Unlimited service on Sony Tablet marks one of our many significant steps to satisfying the mobile demands of our current consumers while opening up our cloud-based music service to completely new audiences."

The release of the Music Unlimited service's Android v1.2 application - previously only available on compatible Android-based phones - adds Sony Tablet and other Android-based tablets(ii) to SNEI's growing ecosystem, and improves a consumer's music experience with an upgraded user interface. Subscribers can now create playlists faster, easily discover related artists and songs, quickly navigate between the album view and catalog, and return more streamlined search results.

The Music Unlimited service, which operates in nine countries and has a global catalog of over 10 million tracks(iii), is available as a native app on Sony Tablet.  For compatible Android phones and tablets, the Music Unlimited service v1.2 app is currently available for download in the Android Marketplace. 

A Basic subscription to the Music Unlimited service is $3.99, 3.99 pounds Sterling, euro 3.99, AU$4.99 or NZ$5.99/month and a Premium subscription is $9.99, 9.99 pounds, euro 9.99, AU$12.99 or NZ$13.99/month. Starting today, Sony Tablet users who are first-time subscribers to the Music Unlimited service can get a 180-day trial of the Basic subscription plan.

In addition to Sony Tablet and other Android tablets, users can access the Music Unlimited service on a wide variety of network-enabled Sony devices including 2010 and 2011 models of network-enabled BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players and Blu-ray Disc Home Theater systems as well as PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP(TM) (PlayStation®Portable), personal computers including VAIO® personal computers, Xperia(TM) and other compatible Android-based mobile phones.

For more information, find Sony Entertainment Network online: http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.facebook.com/sonyentertainment, http://www.twitter.com/sonyentnet.

About Sony Network Entertainment

Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services.  In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant.

BRAVIA®, VAIO® and "Sony Tablet" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation
"PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Xperia(TM) is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
Blu-ray Disc(TM) is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association

(i) Where service is available
(ii) Compatibility will vary by device
(iii) Number of tracks available from this catalogue varies by country and subscription plan

SOURCE  Sony Network Entertainment

Sony Network Entertainment

CONTACT: Robin Schultz of Voce Communications, +1-650-291-7809, rschultz@vocecomm.com, for Sony Network Entertainment; or Greg Belloni of Sony Network Entertainment, +1-650-295-6446, greg.belloni@am.sony.com

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

BTS and Radisys Demonstrate the Viability of Mobile 4G LTE

Industry experts debut their next generation small cell 4G network in a box.

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BTS(TM) Corporation and Radisys® Corporation(NASDAQ: RSYS) held a live demonstration of their interoperable products - CoreTx(TM)  and Trillium ® small cell software - at BTS Network Solutions' headquarters in Columbia, MD. The CoreTx solution and Trillium software deliver commercial grade 4G LTE technologies in harsh operating environments, enabling their customers to develop and rapidly deploy end-to-end  4G  LTE cellular networks.

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With a 3G cellular solution already deployed in Afghanistan, BTS has established itself as a leading provider of small form factor, ruggedized and rapidly deployable cellular technology. Its next generation CoreTx solution is poised to provide the fastest and most cost-effective deployable 4G cellular network to date.

Running with BTS invented Praefectus(TM) - now a government owned product -  the CoreTx Evolved Packet System, Radisys' Trillium LTE core network software and ruggedized COM Express modules, BTS demonstrated the following cutting-edge CoreTx capabilities on Wednesday:

    --  LTE small cell 4G technology (approx. 4lb.)
    --  Next generation HSPA+
    --  Advanced Self Organizing Network (SON)
    --  Spectrum survey, jammer avoidance and frequency de-confliction
    --  Dynamic core network optimized for highly mobile scenarios
    --  Software defined radio with dramatically reduced size, weight and power
    --  Intelligent routing to enable mobility and 3GPP standardized
        communication
    --  Real time cellular management utilizing government owned Praefectus
        mission management software

For more information on CoreTx and mobile 4G LTE, visit http://www.coretx.com.

"Since the company's formation, BTS has been dedicated to providing the smallest form factor, rapidly deployable self-organizing cellular network and we are proud to introduce CoreTx," said Alex Watson, BTS Chief Technology Officer. "CoreTx not only provides cellular service in areas that need it most, but delivers both 4G HSPA+ and LTE capabilities, allowing our customers to continue to leverage their 3G investments and to utilize the most advanced cellular technology currently on the market."

Radisys is the only company that can supply Trillium ® small cell software, Trillium 3G and LTE core network software and platforms, ruggedized COM Express modules and professional services to enable the fastest deployment.

    --  Radisys technology is based on 3GPP standards, which offers
        interoperability of battlefield cellular networks and support for
        commercially available mobile handsets based on Android, etc.
    --  Radisys Trillium solutions offer flexible architecture, which enables
        complete self-contained collapsed 3G core network elements such as SGSN,
        GGSN, MSC, HLR/VLR and more.
    --  Radisys COM Express modules are compact, ruggedized, and rated for
        extended temperature operation, which makes them ideal for battlefield
        deployments.

For more information on Radisys technologies and services, visit http://www.radisys.com.

"Battlefield cellular networks require all-inclusive solutions that must meet the stringent requirements of aerospace and defense suppliers," said Todd Mersch, director of Trillium software and solutions business unit, Radisys. "These collapsed cellular networks require flexible architectures for wider deployments, standards compliance for interoperability with other cellular networks and support for commercially available mobile handsets. Radisys' end-to-end embedded wireless infrastructure solutions meet these requirements."

About Radisys

Radisys (NASDAQ: RSYS) is a leading provider of embedded wireless infrastructure solutions for telecom, aerospace, defense and public safety applications. Radisys' market-leading ATCA, IP Media Server and COM Express platforms coupled with world-renowned Trillium software, services and market expertise enable customers to bring high-value products and services to market faster with lower investment and risk. Radisys solutions are used in a wide variety of 3G & 4G / LTE mobile network applications including: Radio Access Networks (RAN) solutions from femtocells to picocells and macrocells, wireless core network applications, Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and policy management; conferencing and media services including voice, video and data, as well as customized mobile network applications that support the aerospace, defense and public safety markets.

Radisys®, Continuous Computing® and Trillium® are registered trademarks of Radisys.

About BTS

Battlefield Telecommunications Systems (BTS) is a Maryland-based company that provides advanced, mobile telecommunications technology, software development and integration for the U.S. government and the private sector. Since the company's formation in 2008, BTS has been at the forefront of engineering advanced artificial and collective intelligence algorithms to automate the complexities of deploying and managing telecommunications networks in both the military and commercial sectors. BTS is the inventor and developer of Praefectus cellular and mission management software, which is now owned by the U.S. government and used to manage mobile cellular networks.  Through a combination of innovative technical products and integration, high-quality professionals, and first-rate delivery execution, BTS focuses on addressing customer's immediate and critical operational needs. Additional information about BTS is available at http://www.UnleashBTS.com.

BTS, CoreTx and Praefectus are trademarks of BTS, LLC.

Contact: Rachel Charlesworth1-202-904-0116Rachel@UnleashBTS.com

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

RFID Security Technology for Products Available for Sale at Upcoming ICAP Patent Brokerage Fall 2011 Live IP Auction November 17th in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAP Patent Brokerage, the global leader in intellectual property brokerage and a division of ICAP plc, the world's premier interdealer broker, and ICAP Ocean Tomo Auctions, are offering for sale technology related to radio frequency identification (RFID) at its upcoming Summit on Patent Monetization and Live IP Auction November 16th & 17th in San Francisco. The Lot is owned by Andreas R. Nagel and includes 1 US patent.

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The featured technology, listed as Lot 11 in the online auction catalog, can be viewed at http://www.icappatentbrokerage.com/forsale. This Lot discloses techniques for RFID label tamper detection and prevention. The system describes multiple RFID components embedded as labels and attached to a single product unit. The disclosed RFID labels have an adhesive label containing an RFID component, a destructible conducting path that acts as an antenna, and a unique encryption. The RFID labels transmit the encryption when irradiated by an RF scanner. Therefore, a complete list of multiple associated encryptions reported during an RFID scan of a product provides a positive indication that product has not been tampered with. Further, a missing encryption indicates a faulty product seal or a tampering event.

Dean Becker, ICAP Patent Brokerage and ICAP Ocean Tomo Auctions CEO, commented, "Our Fall 2011 Auction will be our biggest yet, featuring more than 140 lots. Technology, like that disclosed by this lot, represents some of the best innovation in the industry. We are very excited to be able to offer this to the worldwide market." 

Register for the Summit on Patent Monetization

ICAP Patent Brokerage's Summit on Patent Monetization, the annual gathering of the leading participants in the patent monetization ecosystem, will take place before the Live Auction at The Ritz Carlton, San Francisco on November 16th & 17th. 

Join the leading voices in the patent community as we discuss monetization and enforcement, and debate the legal, legislative, and economic influences shaping the patent industry. The Conference includes a planned collaboration session focusing on standardization of patent sale agreements, as well as smaller group sessions built around some of the key challenges facing the partners in the ecosystem: enforcement and litigation, patent quality, patent protection, pooling and other blocking strategies, among others. 

The Conference provides unparalleled networking opportunities and access for established industry players and newcomers alike.  Get to know your partners, peers, and competition.  Join ICAP Patent Brokerage for this engaging, enlightening, and innovative two-day session.  Register today for only $395.

Please contact Dean Becker, CEO of ICAP Patent Brokerage, at Dean.Becker@us.icap.com for more information. 

About ICAP Patent Brokerage

ICAP Patent Brokerage is a division of ICAP plc and the world's largest intellectual property brokerage and patent auction firm.

About ICAP

ICAP is the world's premier interdealer broker and provider of post trade services. The Group matches buyers and sellers in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit, commodities, foreign exchange, emerging markets, equities and equity derivatives through voice and electronic networks. ICAP plc was added to the FTSE 100 Index on 30 June 2006. For more information, go to http://www.icap.com.

SOURCE  ICAP Patent Brokerage

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TE Circuit Protection Introduces New Low-Resistance, High-Current Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) Device

RTP200R060SA surface-mount device helps protect against damage caused by failed power components in automotive, lighting and industrial applications

MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Circuit Protection announces the RTP200R060SA device, the latest in the series of Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) devices that offer a convenient, cost-effective alternative to typical thermal fuses. RTP devices help protect against thermal-runaway damage caused by MOSFETS, capacitors, ICs, resistors and other power components that can crack and fail.

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The new RTP200R060SA device provides a lower 0.6mOhm (typical) series resistance than the initial RTP device offerings, as well as high-voltage capacity (32VDC) and high-current DC-interrupt ratings of 200A at 16VDC. These characteristics make it suitable for automotive applications such as HVAC, ABS, power steering modules, DC/DC converters and PTC heaters. The device also helps protect power components in IT servers, telecom power, LED lighting systems and appliance electronics.

Unlike radial-leaded thermal fuses, which must be installed after reflow, the RTP device allows use of standard surface-mount production methods, obviating the need for special assembly procedures and their associated costs. The RTP device's 200 degrees C open temperature helps prevent false activations, particularly in automotive environments, where a "must not trip" requirement exists for temperatures of 175 degrees C.

To allow it to open at 200 degrees C in the field, the RTP device utilizes a one-time electronic activation process to become thermally sensitive. Before activation, it can withstand three Pb-free solder reflow steps (260 degrees C peak) without opening. Arming can be implemented during system test, or in the field.

"In terms of manufacturing efficiencies, the surface-mount RTP device offers important benefits over radial leaded thermal fuses," said Faraz Hasan, Global Marketing & Business Development Manager for Appliance/Industrial/Lighting. "Thermal fuses may also be unsuitable for harsh environments. In comparison, the RTP device is resistant to shock, vibration, temperature cycling and humidity exposure, and is tested to meet or exceed some of the strictest automotive AECQ environmental and life testing requirements."

The RTP device is Pb-free and halogen-free, RoHS compliant and allows for conformal coating.

    Price:                               $0.90 at 1.5Kpcs
    Availability:  Available now
    Delivery:      8 weeks ARO

ABOUT TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a global, $12.1 billion company that designs and manufactures over 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry--from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks--enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.

    Contact:    Product Communications:       Media Communications
                Faraz Hasan                   Hope-Sutton Salvador
                                              Global Manager Marketing
                TE Circuit Protection          Communications
              faraz.hasan@te.com              hope-sutton.salvador@te.com
                (972) 881-3712                (650) 361-2160

SOURCE  TE Connectivity

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

JetStreamHD(TM) - Special Pricing to Share All Your Precious Memories Over the Holiday Season

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- from ShowStoppers for the Digital Holidays -- JetStreamHD, the only product to stream all of your digital media from your home network to your iPad, is now available for a special holiday price from the JetStreamHD web store at http://www.jetstreamhd.com and from Amazon.  For a limited time, JetStreamHD is available at 25% off the list price with free shipping in North America.

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JetStreamHD enables iPad users to instantly access and stream any video, song, or photo from their home network while traveling for business, visiting friends and family, or simply relaxing anywhere - without upfront planning, conversion headaches, download time, sync hassles, or iPad memory limits.

"JetStreamHD is the perfect companion for the Holiday season," said Grant Hall, JetStreamHD company CEO. "JetStreamHD instantly streams all your precious memories from your home to your iPad so that you can share every home photo, video and song with your family members wherever you travel."

JetStreamHD is the ideal holiday gift.  If last year you gave them an iPad, this year give the perfect accessory so they can enjoy their home media anywhere, anytime.

Availability and Pricing

JetStreamHD for the iPad is available at the special price of  $149.99 USD,  which is a 25% discount off the list price of $199.99 USD until December 25, 2011 with free shipping in Canada and the United States from the JetStreamHD website (http://www.JetStreamHD.com) or from http://www.amazon.ca or http://www.amazon.com.

About JetStreamHD

JetStreamHD is the world's first Mobile Media Streamer on the market.  JetStreamHD allows remote iPad users with a Wi-Fi or 3G connection to instantly access and view all of the digital content that is stored on their home network regardless of size, including movies, TV shows, songs, photos and more. The result is the most vivid HD viewing experience possible in any situation, without stuttering or freezing on a mobile device. For more information, visit http://www.JetStreamHD.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JetStreamHD and on Twitter @JetStreamHD.

SOURCE  Nuvyyo

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CONTACT: Grant Hall, Nuvyyo Inc., grant dot hall at nuvyyo dot com, +1-613-454-5675

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

Quantivate Announces the Release of Compliance Smart for Credit Union Compliance

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantivate, a leading provider of cloud-based Continuity, Risk and Compliance software, in partnership with the law firm Farleigh Wada Witt, today announced the release of Compliance Smart for credit union compliance.

Compliance Smart is a fully integrated cloud-based software solution that enables Credit Unions to cost-effectively manage regulatory compliance activities throughout the organization. With Compliance Smart credit unions can:

    --  Access a comprehensive regulatory compliance system and support
        services,
    --  Manage compliance changes with integrated, automated workflow tools,
        alerts and links,
    --  Rely on daily regulatory monitoring of financial regulatory changes ,
    --  Receive automatic compliance alerts analyzing new laws and credit union
        impacts,
    --  Manage forms compliance updates, member complaints and examination
        responses
    --  Use integrated tracking schedules and customized management reports ,and
    --  Access a comprehensive compliance resource library including a
        collaborative policy exchange.

"Credit Unions and other financial institutions are facing unparalleled challenges in cost-effectively managing compliance with the growing number and complexity of regulations," said Andy Vanderhoff, CEO of Quantivate. "We are excited to be working with the Farleigh Wada Witt law firm to bring this comprehensive compliance solution to credit unions. The ability to manage and track compliance within a single platform that is both efficient and cost-effective is exactly what our credit unions have been requesting from us."

"Credit Unions need immediate compliance and organizational support but simply do not have the resources to add more compliance staff," said Brian Witt, partner at Farleigh Wada Witt. "Compliance Smart solves this dilemma, providing credit unions with the right tools to gain more oversight with less overhead."

Availability

Compliance Smart is immediately available. Please contact sales@quantivate.com, call 1-800-969-4107. Visit http://www.quantivate.com/compliance_smart.php for more information.

About Farleigh Wada Witt

Farleigh Wada Witt represents credit unions nationwide in all areas of operations and regulatory compliance matters and provides comprehensive forms packages and compliance programs to credit unions. Farleigh Wada Witt is a leading credit union law firm of 23 attorneys providing a full range of legal services to credit unions, CUSOs and financial service providers.

About Quantivate

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Woodinville, WA, Quantivate is a leading provider of cloud-based Continuity, Risk and Compliance software and service solutions. The company has grown to become a leading provider of software that organizations in multiple industries use to manage their continuity, risk, security and compliance needs. Customers include local, national, and international organizations such as Banner Bank, Ixtens, Alaska Airlines, World Vision, and the office of the Oregon Secretary of State.

SOURCE  Quantivate

Quantivate

CONTACT: Dan Banning, Director of Marketing of Quantivate, PO Box 1504, Woodinville WA, 98072, dan.banning@quantivate.com, +1-425-296-2416

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

Kobo Expands eReader Family, Announces The New Kobo Vox With Vivid Color Display

THE WORLD'S FIRST SOCIAL eREADER

        --  INTRODUCING THE NEW KOBO VOX eREADER: INSPIRED BY VOX POPULI;
            VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
        --  START CONVERSATIONS AND ENGAGE WITH FRIENDS AND OTHER READERS
            AROUND THE WORLD, DISCOVER NEW BOOKS THROUGH FACEBOOK
        --  ENJOY READING OUTDOORS WITH THE MOST ADVANCED 7 INCH AFFS+
            MULTIMEDIA TOUCHSCREEN WITH ANTI-GLARE
        --  READ IN VIVID COLOR WITH RICH CONTENT FOR ALL AGES INCLUDING
            COMICS, COOKBOOKS, TRAVEL GUIDES AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS WITH
            READ-ALONG TECHNOLOGY
        --  EXPERIENCE MORE - BROWSE THE INTERNET, ACCESS EMAIL, FACEBOOK,
            TWITTER, LISTEN TO MUSIC, WATCH MOVIES, PLAY GAMES, READ
            NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES - PLUS ACCESS AN APP STORE WITH OVER
            15,000 FREE APPS, ALL ON ANDROID
        --  AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY IN CANADA AND THE US FOR THE LOW
            PRICE OF $199.99

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Kobo, a global leader in eReading with
over 5 million users worldwide, today announced the new Kobo Vox
eReader, the world's first social eReader.  The Kobo Vox, inspired by
"Vox Populi" meaning the voice of the people, enables readers to start
conversations with other readers and discover new books and authors
through their social network.  With a vivid color display, Kobo takes
the reading experience to a whole new level and offers even more
content - rich color books, newspapers, magazines, games, music, video,
games and social feeds - all on an open Android platform.

"Kobo Vox is the reader for your connected life, and opens the door to
the next generation of eReading - social eReading - where books can
come alive in color and conversation.  Readers can get more out of
their experience by connecting with Kobo's global community of book
lovers." said Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo.  "Plus, with Kobo Vox you
have the freedom to connect with friends, listen to music, watch
movies, play games and discover new apps with almost unlimited
choices."

A WORLD CLASS READING EXPERIENCE

Based on Kobo's #1-rated Android eReading experience, Kobo Vox was built
by readers for readers.  People can access their entire library on the
go, in an easy to hold, lightweight design with a comfortable quilted
back. The Kobo Vox comes in a selection of four contemporary, fun, new
colors - Hot Pink, Lime Green, Ice Blue and Jet Black, giving a choice
of options to reflect personal style, and delivers a superior user
experience that allows users to easily navigate their library, scroll
through books, and turn pages with a tap or swipe, plus personalize
their reading experience with highlights, annotations, adjustable fonts
and more.  The Kobo Vox has onboard storage for up to 8000 eBooks, with
expandable storage to hold up to 40,000 books, and access to unlimited
storage in the Kobo cloud.  With Kobo, you can read continuously across
devices with free top rated Kobo apps available for most popular
smartphones, tablets and computers.  Developed on Android 2.3, readers
have the freedom to customize their experience to best suit their
personal needs and preferences.

CAPTURING THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

Building on the industry leading social platform, Reading Life, users
can now choose to connect with friends or create book clubs and discuss
their favorite reads on Facebook, track their reading statistics, and
unlock fun and exciting awards just for reading.  The recent innovation
of Kobo Pulse(TM) takes social reading to a new level - readers can  feel
the pulse of a book, start conversations, share comments and thoughts
and leave reviews by 'Liking', 'Disliking' and/or commenting,
real-time, with others who are reading the same book.  Kobo Pulse
provides the ultimate source for book recommendations, as the
suggestions come from friends and 'like' minded readers whose opinions
and interests are similar and trusted.

Now, "The End" is never the end.  Kobo is the first eReading platform to
be integrated with Facebook Ticker and Timeline to enable further
reading discovery and entertainment.

THE MOST ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA TOUCHSCREEN

Featuring a brilliant multimedia touchscreen, readers can experience
text with high contrast resolution and immerse themselves in books,
magazines, games and videos in vivid color.  Kobo uses the most
advanced 7 inch AFFS+ display, with anti-glare - the same technology
used in airplane cockpits (there are no clouds at 30,000 feet) - for
great reading indoors or outdoors and featuring an extra-wide angle for
incredible viewing and ideal for shared reading and viewing.

NOW READ IN VIVID COLOR

Kobo's global ebookstore - 2.5 million books and over 1 million free -
just got better with new color and enhanced multimedia content. 
Discover a new world of reading with rich color content for all ages,
including cookbooks, engaging travel guides, comic books, and graphic
novels. Parents and children can read together with Read Along
children's books, a great way to spend quality time and a fun way to
help children learn to read.  The Vox eReader includes three free color
books, so people can start building their color library right away;
there is a selection of dessert recipes for the chef-in-training in
Sweet Dreams, Lonely Planet's Europe Essentials for the avid traveler
and Franklin and the Thunderstorm for young readers.

EXPERIENCE MORE - THE EREADER FOR YOUR CONNECTED LIFE

In addition to reading - Kobo Vox users can easily browse the Web, check
email, listen to music, watch movies, play games and store personal
photos.  Choose from a selection of pre-loaded top ranked entertainment
apps:

        --  Magazines from Zinio® - plus 12 FREE popular magazines for Kobo
            Vox owners
        --  Newspapers from PressReader(TM) - over 1,900 full newspapers
            from around the world - and a gift of 7 newspapers of your
            choice!
        --  Unlimited music from RDIO®
        --  Get social with Twitter® & Facebook®
        --  Book lover must-have: Merriam Webster's Dictionary
        --  Games like Cut the Rope®
        --  Apps - over 15,000 FREE apps
        --  Kobo and Facebook widgets that sit right on the home screen
        --  Access to more music and video services in the app store

FREEDOM OF CHOICE

At Kobo, we believe you should have the ability to read on any device. 
Readers can download free Kobo eReading apps to read across the most
popular devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, AndroidO phones,
iPhonesÒ, iPadsÒ, Blackberry® Smartphones and PlayBooks.  Readers can
also download their ebooks and read on a wide range of dedicated
eReaders.

Consistent with our open philosophy, Kobo Vox offers full access to
Android 2.3, and includes an open app store with over 15,000 FREE apps
for Android.   With ultra-fast web browsing, the latest news, weather,
and Hollywood gossip at your fingertips.  Plus, a full-featured email
client supports POP, IMAP and Microsoft® ActiveSync so you can get all
your personal email like Yahoo and Gmail and work email too!

AMAZING LOW PRICE OF $199.99, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER STARTING TODAY

The Kobo Vox will begin rolling out internationally today, starting with
the US and Canada.

In Canada, Kobo Vox is available for pre-order online at leading Kobo
retail partners: Indigo Books & Music (http://www.indigo.ca), Future Shop (http://www.futureshop.ca), Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.ca), and Kobo.com for a MSRP of $199.99

In the U.S., the Kobo Vox is available for pre-order at Best Buy
(http://www.bestbuy.com), Fry's Electronics (http://www.frys.com), and at Kobo.com
for a MSRP of $199.99.

For more information on Kobo and the new Kobo Vox eReader visit http://www.Kobo.com

About Kobo, Inc.

Kobo is a global eReading service with more than 2.5 million eBooks,
magazines and newspapers - one of the largest eReading catalogues in
the world.  Kobo believes consumers should have the freedom to read any
book on any device and has attracted millions of readers from over 100
countries across the globe.  Kobo has top ranked eReading applications
for iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows and MacOS, and is the
eReading application of choice for leading tablet OEMs.  Kobo eReaders
are available at leading retailers, including Indigo, Walmart, Best
Buy, Target, Future Shop, WHSmith, Collins Booksellers and
Whitcoull's.  Kobo's innovative Reading Life is an industry-first
comprehensive social eReading experience - Kobo users can earn awards
simply for time spent reading and encouraging others.  Kobo is backed
by majority shareholder Indigo Books & Music Inc., Cheung Kong
Holdings, and institutional investors.

SOURCE  Kobo Inc.

Kobo Inc.

CONTACT:  Wendy Zaas/Karina St. Jean
Rogers & Cowan
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RadixTV Inc. Launches Rtv

Live Streams of Top Business News Available To Business Customers in Financial Institutions

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RadixTV (http://www.radixtv.com) today announced the commercial availability of Rtv, a streaming service that delivers real-time, live news and information from leading programmers directly to business customers in commercial and financial institutions in the United States.

"We are excited to deliver live TV content that will enable our customers to use their existing IP networks to receive critical TV programming," said Bhupender Kaul, CEO of RadixTV. "The service is reliable, secure, provides up-to-the-minute live news and has the ability to be received through the Internet, wired or wireless anywhere in the United States."

The Rtv service delivers high-quality news and information video programming to commercial clients through the RadixTV website at http://www.radixtv.com. This software platform runs on Microsoft Silverlight and can be received by the customer's standard browsers including, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox and Chrome or through a standalone desktop application. The platform will include advanced features, like an integrated program guide and picture-in-picture ability.

Rtv offers business customers a live, online TV viewing experience with the latest business news, including programming from CNBC, Bloomberg Television, MSNBC and France24. Additional live TV channels will be added as they become available.

About RadixTV
RadixTV is a next generation TV 2.0 company specializing in live video delivery over the Internet. Based in New York City, the company was founded in 2010 by Bhupender Kaul (http://radixtv.com/About) and Daniel Witt (http://radixtv.com/About).

SOURCE  RadixTV Inc.

RadixTV Inc.

CONTACT: Preeti Chawla, +1-917-442-1073, press@radixtv.com

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

Secure64 Implements DNS64 Migration Technology at Large U.S. Wireless Provider

Quick and Cost Effective DNS64 Deployment Allows Wireless Operator to Support Rapid Growth of IP-Enabled Handsets

DENVER, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the depletion of IPv4 addresses already begun at some Regional Internet Registries, Secure64 Software Corporation today announced its DNS64 migration technology - available through its Secure64 DNS Cache software appliance - is being deployed at one of the largest U.S. wireless providers. The deployment is in support of the wireless provider's fast-growing network of IP-enabled handsets and demonstrates the speed and return on investment of this approach to managing IPv4-to-IPv6 transitions.

"The rapid growth of IP-enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets and mobile hotspots on 3G and 4G networks requires deployment of IPv6," said Steve Goodbarn, CEO of Secure64. "We offer a lifeline to carriers that need to make the transition to IPv6 quickly, intelligently and cost effectively, so that customers enjoy the service they expect."

Secure64 recently developed a white paper to help service providers migrate to IPv6 (http://www.secure64.com/transition_ipv6). Secure64 recommends that service providers employ current best practices which involve selecting a migration technology and then evaluating different products based on their support of that technology. These migration technologies include:

    --  Dual stack - a migration technology where both IP protocol versions
        coexist in all parts of the network.
    --  6RD - an RFC-standardized migration technology that uses tunnels to
        provide IPv6 access for customers. The service provider core network is
        still IPv4.
    --  Dual Stack (DS) Lite - a migration technology that is the mirror image
        of 6RD. 6RD uses an IPv4 core network with an IPv6 tunnel, whereas DS
        Lite uses an IPv6-enabled core with IPv4 tunneling.
    --  DNS64/NAT64 - a migration technology that leapfrogs into IPv6, skipping
        complicated tunnels and dual-stacked networks. The basic idea is to
        create an IPv6-only network at the client side and translate any packets
        that need to reach the IPv4-only Internet. The fact that an IPv6-only
        network is created does not limit the client's possibility to access
        IPv4-only content. The translators provide backwards compatibility.

Secure64 incorporated DNS64 migration technology because it operates on a simple, single-stack network, it is not compute-intensive to operate, and it eliminates the need for additional IPv4 addresses in order to scale.

"With several of the largest content providers rolling out IPv6 support soon, many service providers may find IPv6 being the primary mode of transport in the near future," continued Goodbarn. "DNS64/NAT64 works very well for the 'long tail' of IPv4 content that is expected to steadily decrease on the Internet over the long term as IPv6 takes over."

DNS64 is available through Secure64 DNS Cache, which offers the best performance-per-core of any DNS caching solution and the greatest protection against cache poisoning attacks due to its five layer defense architecture. It delivers five times the performance of open-source BIND software at half the price of other commercial solutions.

Secure64 DNS Cache's performance and security advantages allow service providers to consolidate servers, improve end user responsiveness and protect users from debilitating DNS attacks, leading to increased customer loyalty, decreased churn and improved brand value. Companies interested in learning more about the appliance should visit the company's website at http://www.secure64.com.

Joint Webinar with Brocade

Secure64 recently hosted a joint webinar with Brocade on "Deploying NAT64 and DNS64 with Brocade ServerIron ADX and Secure64 DNS Cache". The session provides a reference architecture overview and procedures for deployment of NAT64 and DNS64 in support of IPv6-only client environments.

To view the recorded webinar, please visit http://www.brighttalk.com/channel/6453.

About Secure64 DNS Cache

Secure64 DNS Cache is a resolving, caching software appliance that offers the best performance-per-core of any DNS caching solution and the greatest protection against cache poisoning attacks due to its five layer defense architecture. It delivers five times the performance of open-source BIND software at half the price of commercial alternatives.

Secure64 DNS Cache's performance and security advantages allow service providers to consolidate servers, improve end user responsiveness and protect users from debilitating DNS attacks, leading to increased customer loyalty, decreased churn and improved brand value.

About Secure64 Software Corporation

Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Secure64 is a software company providing the most secure DNS products available to their customers in the government and telecommunications industry. Developed using a grant awarded by the Department of Homeland Security, Secure64's patented technology has been proven to be immune to compromise from rootkits and malware and resistant to network attacks that are the source of today's most serious security threats. The company offers a suite of trusted and secure DNS software appliances for caching, signing and authoritative use. Secure64's products are sold and serviced worldwide by both Hewlett-Packard and Secure64. Notable customers include the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Interior, Telefonica and Qwest. For more information, visit http://www.secure64.com.

SOURCE  Secure64 Software Corporation

Secure64 Software Corporation

CONTACT: Mark Beckett, Vice President, Marketing, Secure64, +1-303-242-5899, mark.beckett@secure64.com; or Press, Karla Trippe, +1-970-389-3672, ktrippe@trippecompany.com, or Rich Miller, +1-303-877-3966, rmiller@trippecompany.com, both of Trippe & Company

Web Site: http://www.secure64.com

ZipRealty Enhances Its iPhone Real Estate App With StreetSketch

Popular iPhone real estate app now includes free form sketch tool for homebuyers to draw around any area on a map, search homes for sale and instantly see results

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ZipRealty, (http://www.ziprealty.com; Nasdaq: ZIPR), the nationally-ranked, full-service real estate brokerage powered by proprietary technology and effective online marketing, today announced the addition of StreetSketch(TM) to its popular free real estate app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. StreetSketch is a tool that allows potential homebuyers to draw a free form search area around any location on a map - regardless of size or shape - and create a totally flexible, customized home search on their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. StreetSketch is a companion tool to ZipRealty's award-winning StreetScan((TM)), an augmented reality feature in its iPhone app that shows the user available homes for sale around them through the iPhone's camera lens.

StreetSketch allows potential homebuyers to draw any shape on a map with their finger directly on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch screen. Once the area is drawn, a full list of homes for sale including their listing prices is displayed on the map within the drawn boundaries, with more details on each home displayed in the sidebar. Additional features in the latest iOS version release include the ability to easily retrieve a forgotten login or password, and general layout improvements including putting Facebook Connect on a separate tab. The enhanced ZipRealty app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is available now for download in the Apple App Store.

"We've created a robust, easy-to-use iPhone real estate application for consumers that includes state-of-the-art features like StreetSketch and our augmented reality tool, StreetScan," said Lanny Baker, CEO of ZipRealty. "Searching for a new home is a highly personal event, and StreetSketch provides our customers with a powerful, personalized search mechanism that naturally complements their touch screen iPhones, iPad and iPod Touch devices to help them find the perfect home."

According to a recent report by market research firm IDC, by 2015 more US Internet users will access the Internet through mobile devices than through PCs or other wired devices, and mobile web users will grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6 percent per year between 2010 and 2015 as smartphones begin to outsell simpler feature phones and as media tablet sales explode.

The ZipRealty iOS mobile applications have been downloaded and upgraded more than 1.4 million times since their initial launch in December 2009, and received over 4.3 million page views during September 2011. ZipRealty applications consistently rank among the top ten real estate apps in the Apple App Store, and by many third-party iOS and mobile app reviewers.

Additional information, screenshots, and a video demonstrating how the application works may be found on the ZipRealty website at http://www.ziprealty.com/mobile/index.jsp.

About ZipRealty, Inc.

ZipRealty is a leading full-service residential real estate brokerage focused on finding better, faster ways to connect clients with the information, tools and professional services they value to complete their residential real estate transactions. The Company serves its clients through its combination of a leading online presence, robust proprietary technology and knowledgeable local real estate professionals in the field. The Company's award-winning, user-friendly website and mobile applications give its clients on-the-go access to comprehensive local Multiple Listing Services home listings data, as well as other relevant market and neighborhood information and tools. The Company's proprietary technology, including its agent productivity platform, helps increase the efficiency of real estate agents while reducing customer acquisition and management costs, allowing the Company to invest in making its value proposition differentiated and more attractive to both clients and agents. Founded in 1999, the Company operates in 23 major markets in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The Company also has referral arrangements with third-party brokerages in two markets where it does not conduct its own brokerage operations. For more information on ZipRealty, visit http://www.ziprealty.com or call 1-800-CALL-ZIP.

SOURCE  ZipRealty, Inc.

ZipRealty, Inc.

CONTACT: Mindy M. Hull, +1-415-889-9977, mindy@mercuryglobalpartners.com, or Ginny Cain, + 1-510-918-0331, ginny@mercuryglobalpartners.com, both of Mercury Global Partners, for ZipRealty

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

CourseSmart® Launches Integration for the Blackboard Learn Platform

New Alliance Streamlines User Workflow and Enhances Access to Digital Course Materials within Campus Ecosystems

SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- CourseSmart®, the world's largest provider of eTextbooks and digital course materials, today announced a new Blackboard Building Block(TM) for the Blackboard Learn(TM) platform. The new Blackboard Building Block for CourseSmart enables higher education institutions to provide their students and instructors with an efficient and instant means to access digital content. It is designed to seamlessly integrate into an institution's campus technology ecosystem, facilitating student and instructor single sign-on access to more than 20,000 eTextbooks and other digital course materials.

"This integration developed for the Blackboard Learn platform will help all parties in the higher education landscape improve efficiencies, save time and money, and most importantly, improve learning outcomes for students," said Sean Devine, chief executive officer at CourseSmart. "We are thrilled to make our products available on a platform that students and instructors are using on a daily basis. Through our single sign-on integration, the digital efficiencies of our products will literally be a click away for thousands of users across the country."

The CourseSmart Building Block will provide instructors with free and immediate access to evaluate 90 percent of the core higher education eTextbooks and eResources in use today, and to select and use these materials effortlessly in their course. Without leaving the Blackboard Learn platform, instructors can easily create links to a required reading assignment, homework problems or other activities that reside in their digital course materials and then seamlessly share that information with their students.

Additionally, the Blackboard Building Block for CourseSmart is free to higher education institutions. The application will enhance students' studies by utilizing CourseSmart's product features including search, copy and paste, highlight, annotate, share and print. The single sign-on functionality enables students and instructors to access CourseSmart's digital catalog by logging into the Blackboard Learn platform without having to remember a separate set of credentials for CourseSmart access.

"Building a better educational experience for our students, instructors and institutional partners is at the core of our business philosophy," said Matthew Small, chief business officer at Blackboard. "The pilots we are currently running with CourseSmart as part of our signature partnership will continue to fuel this experience as they provide our clients with anytime, anywhere access to their digital course materials from any Web-enabled device, including mobile devices running on the iOS and Android(TM) OS platforms."

As a member in Blackboard Partnerships(TM) Program, CourseSmart is also part of the Blackboard Developers Network(TM), an innovative community of technical experts with a passion for using technology to enhance teaching and learning. Within the Network, developers from schools, colleges, universities, associations, government organizations and companies are developing software and applications-- Blackboard Building Blocks(TM)--that extend and enhance the Blackboard learning environment.

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

About CourseSmart®

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

© 2011 CourseSmart, LLC. CourseSmart® is a registered trademark of CourseSmart, LLC. Blackboard®, Blackboard Partnerships(TM) Program, the Blackboard Developers Network(TM), and Blackboard Building Blocks(TM) are registered trademarks of Blackboard Inc. and are used with permission. All rights reserved.

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

SOURCE  CourseSmart

CourseSmart

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

DealExtreme Expanding European Language Selections

HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- DealExtreme, in its continuing effort to provide the widest range of product selections, lowest prices and free shipping, is also striving to provide its users with as many language options as possible. In doing so, DealExtreme will make its website more accessible and easier to use for our customers whose native language is not English. This native language support is an important step for DealExtreme and they are committed to providing patrons with great service in their own language.

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DealExtreme.com will soon be available in three new exciting languages: Spanish, French and Portuguese. The DX website itself and the navigational elements such as menus and links will be available in any of the above languages. However, at this time, the product descriptions will still be in English. This may change in the future as we expand our native language selections and gain staffs who speak these languages.

DealExtreme is expecting the newly translated websites to go live on October 19th, 2011.

DealExtreme would like to invite native speakers of Spanish, French and Portuguese to check out their translations and to send them feedback when an error in grammar or general usage is found. Items such as menus, navigational links, informational blurbs, etc, are important items to have correctly translated so the site relies on their native speaking customer base to assist when possible for best user-friendliness.

If a native speaker of the above mentioned languages discovers an error, they can send DX an email to the following address: email@email.com

DealExtreme will make every possible effort to correct these errors as they are found because they are committed to quality and accuracy of not only their website content, but all of their communications.

DealExtreme Customer Dedication

DealExtreme is dedicated to bringing to its customers the largest available language selection as well as the largest array of product offerings. Together with free worldwide shipping( )and the lowest prices, DealExtreme is your number one choice for gadgets on the internet and the retailer most dedicated to the continual improvement of its services.

Links:

http://es.dealextreme.com
http://fr.dealextreme.com
http://br.dealextreme.com

    CONTACT:
    Serena Peng
    Email: serena@mail.dealextreme.com

SOURCE  DealExtreme

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DealExtreme

CONTACT: Serena Peng of DealExtreme at +86 (0)755-33019299  ext.8060 or Cell Number: +86 13632574907

Web Site: http://br.dealextreme.com

SoMo Technologies, Inc. Completes Text Based Trade Alerts Service for Princeton Research, Inc.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SoMoTechnologies, Inc., a subsidiary of W Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pink:  WTCG), announced today that SoMo has completed a custom designed text message trade alerts service for Princeton Research, Inc. (http://www.princetonresearch.com).  Princeton Research, a small and mid cap investment relations firm providing economic analysis of public companies, equities, derivatives, physicals, and cash market trends to a global clientele, now offers trade alerts with investment strategies to their clients via Somo's cutting edge text casting technology.  Somo's platform allows Princeton Research to give their subscribers immediate access to winning trades, increasing their timing capabilities and improving market strategies and possible future profits. 

Ron Costa, Vice President of W Technologies, said, "This is an excellent example of utilizing the latest mobile technology to extend communication with clients beyond traditional advertising mediums, incorporating it into our customers' daily routines using mobile devices.  The mobilization of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, combined with SoMo's new SMS text casting technologies, enables our clients to immediately meet the needs of their customers."

About W Technologies, Inc. and SoMo Technologies, Inc.

W Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary, SoMo, focus on the utilization and integration of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to facilitate interactive, two way communications via the cell phone, between the client and the buying public, creating a stronger, more trusting relationship with the customer.  There are approximately 300 million cell phone users in the USA and SoMo Technologies is dedicated to providing them with easy, permission based programs to make buying goods and services easy and convenient.

Precautionary and Forward-Looking Statements

This 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, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "may," "future," "plan" or "planned," "will" or "should," 'expected," "anticipates," "draft," "eventually" or "projected."  You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude or risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and other risks identified in a WCTG's disclosures or filings with the SEC.  You are further cautioned that penny stocks, like WTCG, are inherently volatile and risky and that no investor should buy this stock unless they can afford the loss of their entire investment.

SOURCE  Corporate Strategies

Corporate Strategies

CONTACT: Craig Crawford, +1-281-796-6380, craig@wtechmobile.com.

DVDFab 8.1.2.6 Qt Updated with New Features and Fixes

BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- DVDFab 8.1.2.6 Qt was updated with many new features and fixes. In general, it updated language files, improved copying and converting speed, fixed several problems with preview and made some minor changes and improvements. This update involved 3 DVDFab products in detail. Read on for more.

DVD Copy has 8 copy modes: "Full Disc", "Main Movie", "Clone", "Write Data", "Split", "Merge", "Customize", and "Customize Split". During this update, this DVD copy software fixed a crash problem when using "Split" mode for some movies.

Blu-ray Copy has the great power to support all known Blu-ray protections, and it will be constantly upgraded to support newly released/found protections. And in the update this time, Blu-ray Copy added support for new Java-based protection. It also fixed a freeze problem when copying certain Blu-ray discs in some movies.

Blu-ray Ripper then fixed a couple of problems like a crash problem for profile LG.P920.h264.aac when progressing at 100%, an A/V sync problem for profile xbox360.mp4.hd, and the no-sound problem for profile ps3.mp4.hd.

About Fengtao Software:

Fengtao Software is a professional multimedia software provider which is always dedicated to the work on DVD/Blu-ray copy/ripping/conversion/decryption, video conversion, 2D to 3D converter and file transfer to take care of all users' needs, with its powerful DVDFab and Passkey products such as DVD Copy, DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Copy, Blu-ray Ripper, Blu-ray to DVD Converter, 2D to 3D Converter, Blu-ray 3D Ripper, Video Converter, File Transfer, HD Decrypter (free), Profile Editor (free), Virtual Drive (free), Passkey for DVD, Passkey for Blu-ray, Passkey Lite (free), etc. For more information, please visit: http://www.dvdfab.com/

SOURCE  Fengtao Software, Inc.

Fengtao Software, Inc.

CONTACT: Frank of DVDFab at 86-187 0136 0799

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

Endress+Hauser and Finesse Solutions Form Strategic Partnership - Swiss Process Automation Provider Invests in US Biotech Company

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Process automation specialist Endress+Hauser has acquired a stake in Finesse Solutions, a US company that develops, produces and distributes sensors, hardware and software for bioprocess engineering.

Endress+Hauser intends to strengthen its position in the area of biotechnology through this cooperation. "Biotechnological procedures will play an increasingly important role in the future, not only in the life sciences industry but also in other industries such as the chemical industry to manufacture products in a more environmentally friendly and economical fashion," emphasizes Klaus Endress, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group. "Our partnership with Finesse offers us the possibility of gaining experience in this area without neglecting our core business."

Combined offers for customers

Finesse Solutions will profit from leveraging the know-how of the new strategic relationship to extend its product portfolio and to enhance its global sales and service capabilities. The two companies intend to cooperate closely in relation to products, markets and customers, and to complement each other, for example, in the provision of global after-market services to bioprocess end users. "Endress+Hauser and Finesse Solutions have many common customers who can profit from this cooperation," stated Finesse CEO Barbara A. Paldus.

The previous majority shareholder, Skymoon Ventures, will hold an equal stake to Endress+Hauser. The company's staff of about 50 will maintain their ownership in the company. Endress+Hauser will elect two representatives to the Board of Directors, which Barbara A. Paldus will continue to chair.

The Endress+Hauser Group

Endress+Hauser is a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering. In 2010, the Group generated with over 8,500 employees worldwide net sales of 1.3 billion euros.

Structure

Company-owned sales centers and a network of partners guarantee competent worldwide support. Production centers in eleven countries meet customers' needs and requirements quickly and effectively. As a successful family-owned business, Endress+Hauser is set for continued independence and self-reliance in the future.

Products

Endress+Hauser provides sensors, instruments, systems and services for level, flow, pressure and temperature measurement as well as liquid analysis and data acquisition. The company supports customers with solutions and services in automation engineering, logistics and information technology. Our products set standards in quality and technology.

Industries

Customers are primarily from the chemical/petrochemical, food & beverage, water/wastewater, life science, oil & gas, power & energy, renewable energies, primaries & metal, pulp & paper and shipbuilding industries. Endress+Hauser supports its customers to optimize their process engineering procedures while taking into consideration reliability, safety, economic efficiency and environmental protection.

History

Founded in 1953 by Georg H. Endress (1924 - 2008) and Ludwig Hauser (1895 - 1975), Endress+Hauser has been solely owned by the Endress family since 1975. The company group, headed by Klaus Endress since 1995, has developed from being a specialist in level measurement to a provider of complete solutions for industrial measuring technology and automation, with constant expansion into new territories and markets.

Finesse Solutions

Finesse Solutions, Inc., based in San Jose, California, has established a proven record in providing turnkey, scalable solutions for single-use upstream bio-processing. The Finesse product platform includes an extensive portfolio of innovative disposable sensors, modular configure-to-order automation hardware and intelligent software that can harmonize global bio-process information and technology transfer. Finesse also offers a complete set of services including startup, commissioning and validation for rapid and reliable deployment of single-use equipment into cGMP manufacturing applications.

For further information, please visit http://www.press.endress.com or http://www.finesse.com

SOURCE  Finesse Solutions, Inc.

Finesse Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Monique Juillerat, Corporate Director Public Relations of Endress+Hauser AG, +41 61 715 77 29, fax, +41 61 715 28 88, monique.juillerat@holding.endress.com

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

UBM TechWeb's InformationWeek Launches Community Activation Platform (CAP)

Community-Based Program Ignites Conversations Among Tech Pros and Offers Cost-Effective Engagement Program for Tech Marketers

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb's InformationWeek announced Community Activation Platform (CAP), a cost-effective program enabling tech marketers to drive deeper engagement with business and technology professionals by generating meaningful conversations, customer leads, asset downloads, and market research.  CAP is part of a successful portfolio of Community and Conversation solutions offered by UBM TechWeb.  More information on the CAP program can be found at UBM TechWeb's CreateYourNextCustomer.com.

The core of the CAP program provides clients with an exclusive sponsorship of an online community that delivers 100% share of voice, and sole ownership of a targeted community of professionals.  Technology marketers can purchase CAP's core program, or customize the program by integrating marketing modules - leads, branding, and/or market education - in the exact increments to meet their objectives.

CAP's high level of audience engagement comes from:  a combination of authoritative content to attract decision makers; extended integration with social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn; and a state of the art multimedia platform that provides a simple way for users to interact.  The CAP program utilizes core functionality deployed in UBM's "Community in a Box" platform.  This platform powers nine distinct award-winning communities, including Internet Evolution and Enterprise Efficiency.

"Marketers want deeper levels of engagement," said Martha Schwartz, Executive Vice President of Sales at UBM TechWeb's InformationWeek.  "We worked with our clients to develop a program that meets this important objective while providing our audience of business technology professionals with a high-value informative and social platform."

The CAP program and all its modules are available now.

About UBM TechWeb

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

SOURCE  UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb

CONTACT: Natalia Wodecki of UBM TechWeb, +1-415-947-6762, nwodecki@techweb.com

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

Slots Go Social at the World's Largest Virtual Casino

Facebook friends can personalize game using each other's photos to win big at the DoubleDown Casino

SEATTLE, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Double Down Interactive, makers of DoubleDown Casino, launched its latest title today called Photo Booth Friends. The new release allows Facebook players to personalize and customize their slot reels with profile photos, thus winning big with the help of their favorite Facebook friends.The new slot game, combined with 17 other casino games at the DoubleDown Casino, will go far to drive continued growth of an audience comprised of millions of monthly players from around the globe.

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Photo Booth Friends on DoubleDown Casino lets players customize their game experience by selecting up to 11 profile pictures of their Facebook friends to appear on the game's reels, or pictures can be picked randomly. Players that score matching pictures in a row win more virtual chips to play at DoubleDown Casino, and can share their win with their friends on Facebook. Players can also invite friends to play and send chip gifts to each other from the game.

"We've made a significant investment to develop a truly social slot game, one that takes full advantage of the many social features provided by Facebook.  We've done it with Photo Booth Slots by providing a unique slot game that's full of social and viral features, culminating in an experience that's all about winning with friends," said Double Down Interactive CEO Greg Enell. "I'm confident that our millions of players will embrace this slot, once again proving that we are the world's premiere developer and distributor of virtual casino games."

This new title is the eighteenth integrated game title for DoubleDown Casino, which also features other casino-style games including blackjack, video poker, roulette and a series of digital slots. Double Down Interactive has pushed out several new releases within the past few months, and expects more additions to come later this year.

Social games are on track to dominate growth in the videogame market and reach $5 billion in sales by 2015, reports Parks Associates, while other industry analysts expect a continuous dip in console game sales. The NPD Group reported that US retail game sales for August 2011 hit their lowest point since October 2006. Casino games are a hot category for the social gaming market, and one that Enell believes Double Down Interactive is well positioned to continue to lead.

The social game company recently announced its expansion to their new headquarters in downtown Seattle, and is hiring for many positions including Java, Flash, Web and Mobile developers to fuel the overwhelming demand for more great virtual casino games.

About Double Down Interactive, LLC

Double Down Interactive is the leading casual games developer of "fun to play" casino experiences on the Internet. With veterans from top online game companies, the team is committed to providing consumers an online casino experience that is unrivaled by anything else available. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino/ or http://www.doubledowncasino.com. Double Down Interactive is based in Seattle, Washington.

Contact:

Hal Bringman
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hal(at)nvpr(dot)com
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Cengage Learning and Moodlerooms Enhance the Usability and Functionality of Digital Solutions for Open Source Moodle eLearning Platform Through MindLinks

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage Learning, a leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, today announces the integration of its digital content and solutions with Moodlerooms enterprise platform joule.  The integration is scheduled in its next enterprise release in December.  The collaboration leverages the power of MindLinks integration to deliver improved ease of use for students, instructors and administrators. Full integration via MindLinks will be available for Moodlerooms users of Cengage Learning digital solutions including Aplia, CourseMate, CengageNow, and MindTap. The integration includes single sign-on and seamless links to content using industry integration standards. Support for real-time gradebook integration is also planned.

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MindLinks is a new service provided by Cengage Learning to allow for deeper integration of Cengage Learning's digital suite into an institution's existing Learning Management System.  The service works by using portable links that allow two-way communication between a Learning Management System and a Cengage digital product.  While Cengage Learning developed MindLinks to work with all Learning Management Systems, Cengage Learning and Moodlerooms recently announced that they have partnered to further expand MindLinks to offer even more functionality for interested institutions.

"One of the greatest benefits of our MindLinks integration is the ability for us to work with LMS providers in order to utilize the best platform features, while integrating our content and solutions into an environment in which their customers are most comfortable," said Bill Rieders, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy & Business Development, Cengage Learning.

"Our partnership with Cengage Learning ensures seamless, open access to valuable teaching and learning solutions for the more than 48 million Moodle users around the world," said Lou Pugliese, Chairman and CEO, Moodlerooms. "In addition, Moodlerooms is contributing open source code to the Moodle community which enhances the usability of this integration."

For more information, contact mindlinks@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. The company's products and services are designed to foster academic excellence and professional development, increase student engagement, improve learning outcomes and deliver authoritative information to people whenever and wherever they need it. Through the company's unique position within both the library and academic markets, Cengage Learning is providing integrated learning solutions that bridge from the library to the classroom.  Cengage Learning's brands include Brooks/Cole, Course Technology, Delmar, Gale, Heinle, South-Western and Wadsworth, among others. Cengage Learning is headquartered in Stamford, CT.  For more information on Cengage Learning, please visit http://www.cengage.com.

About Moodlerooms

Moodlerooms provides educators and learners across the globe with adaptable, reliable and affordable e-learning. With turnkey software-as-a-service solutions for Moodle, Moodlerooms' customers receive the benefits of the most widely-used learning management system in the world with the comfort and assurance that come from enterprise-level enhancements, services, and value-added support. With an unwavering commitment to creating a more effective and engaging education community, Moodlerooms is the CHANGE you want e-learning to be. For more information on Moodlerooms, please visit http://www.moodlerooms.com.

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4Videosoft Newly Launched iPhone 4S Video Converter: Fully Enjoy Your iPhone 4S

BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Since the release of iPhone 4S, many people rushed to purchase this new generation of Apple iPhone. In order to help iPhone 4S users fully enjoy their phones, 4Videosoft recently released one special designed iPhone 4S software - iPhone 4S Video Converter.

4Videosoft iPhone 4S Video Converter is one comprehensive and professional iPhone 4S Converter for iPhone 4S users to convert HD video, MPEG video, H.264 video and other video files to iPhone 4S MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MP3, ACC, AIFF, etc. After conversion, iPhone 4S users can appreciate their favorite latest movies everywhere they go on iPhone 4S. This iPhone 4S Video Converter can also be used to convert videos to other Apple devices, like iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPad, iPad 2, iPod, iPod Nano 4, iPod Touch 2, etc.

Additionally, 4Videosoft iPhone 4S Video Converter adopts the advanced NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) and AMD APP technology, which totally accelerates the GPU computing performance, so as to boost the video converting speed.

These are some features of 4Videosoft iPhone 4S Video Converter:

1. Convert all popular videos to iPhone 4S video MP4, AVI, etc.

2. Extract audio files from video to iPhone 4S MP3 and other audio formats

3. Compatible with various Apple devices, including different iPhone, iPad, iPod versions

4. Possess powerful editing functions - Effect, Trim, Crop, Merge, and Watermark

5. Provide much faster conversion speed with NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) and AMD APP technology

In one word, 4Videosoft iPhone 4S Video Converter is the best assistant for iPhone 4S users to enjoy the iPhone 4S videos in a different way. Moreover, this miracle iPhone 4S Video converting software of 4Videosoft is available only for $29.95. For much more information about this iPhone 4S Converter, please go to: http://www.4videosoft.com/iphone-4s-video-converter/.

System Requirements

OS Supported: Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7

CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above

RAM: 512MB RAM or more

About 4Videosoft Studio

4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com.

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CONTACT: Darcy Gao of 4Videosoft Studio at Tel: +86-18701489910 or pr@4videosoft.com, http://www.4videosoft.com

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accesso's SHOPLAND 4.0 Delivers Powerful New eCommerce

Social Media, Payment Plan Support and Enhanced Security Among Key Features

LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso today announced the release of SHOPLAND 4.0, the latest version of its award-winning online ticketing and eCommerce platform for the attractions industry.  The updated solution includes a range of functional enhancements that make it easier for attractions to meet the growing demands and expectations of guests who opt to purchase tickets and other products online.

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"Shopland 4.0 features the latest technological innovations and reinforces our commitment to help attractions use their online marketplace to drive significant revenue upside," said Steve Brown, accesso CEO.  "This approach keeps our clients' ecommerce initiatives current and allows them to continue to deliver an outstanding experience for their guests while also improving their bottom line."

Significant SHOPLAND 4.0 features include:

    --  Enhanced Visual Presentation - provide larger product images and
        enhanced product descriptions for a more enriched and entertaining
        shopping experience.
    --  Quick-Sell Products - present a related accessory item to drive higher
        checkout totals.
    --  Payment Plans - reduce upfront price barriers and drive significant
        growth in season pass sales through turnkey multi-payment functionality.
    --  Integrated Analytics - leverage robust analytical tracking to assist in
        maximizing conversion rates and decreasing cart abandonment.
    --  Integrated Social Media - take purchases viral by allowing guests to
        share their upcoming plans to visit an attraction through Facebook &
        Twitter.
    --  Flexible Navigation Flow - support alternate product flows, allowing
        attractions to present non-ticket related items such as meals, parking,
        tours, cabanas and more in a relevant manner.
    --  Enhanced Security - provide an extra layer of security through optional
        personal identity verification for transactions with a higher risk
        profile.
    --  Contextual Help - offer integrated help within the storefront based upon
        the guest's current store view along with a robust search feature to
        provide quick answers to commonly asked questions.

SHOPLAND 4.0 secures accesso's position as the leading ecommerce provider to the attractions industry. The Flash-based platform seamlessly merges online commerce with website content and is supported with a flexible product management system that allows for immediate product additions, updates and price changes.

For more information, visit accesso.com or call 407-333-7311.

About accesso

accesso delivers powerful fully hosted ticketing and commerce solutions that help customers increase sales without adding expensive infrastructure costs.  accesso's onsite, online and on-the-go ticketing solutions support top attractions across North America from theme parks and water parks to zoos, concerts and sporting events.  accesso's solutions are fully hosted and supported 24/7 to ensure continual focus on the user experience and sales results.

accesso's proprietary solutions are noted for streamlined, easy-to-use designs with seamlessly integrated revenue driving features.  All accesso solutions are continually updated to provide speed to market for enhancements and to stay current with the latest advances in technology.  accesso maintains Level 1 PCI Data Security Standard certification, the highest rank available from major credit card providers.

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Red Hill Studios and UCSF Announce Computer Games Help People with Parkinson's Disease

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Playing computer-based physical therapy games can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their gait and balance, according to a new pilot study led by the UCSF School of Nursing and Red Hill Studios, a California serious games developer.

More than half the subjects in the three-month research project showed small improvements in walking speed, balance and stride length.

UCSF and Red Hill were the first research team in the United States to receive federal funding in the burgeoning field of low-cost computerized physical therapy games. Unlike off-the-shelf computer games, these specialized games encourage scientifically tested specific physical movements to help people with functional impairments and diseases.

Teams at Red Hill and UCSF collaborated to produce nine "clinically inspired'' games that were designed to improve coordination in people with Parkinson's disease, a chronic, progressive neuromuscular disease characterized by shaking, slowness of movement, limb and trunk rigidity. The clinical team members at UCSF focused on specific body movements and gestures that their previous research had shown to be beneficial for staving off the physical declines of Parkinson's.

The UCSF team was led by Glenna Dowling, RN, PhD, professor and chair of the UCSF Department of Physiological Nursing, and Marsha Melnick, PT, PhD, a clinical professor in the UCSF School of Medicine's Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science and professor emerita of the Department of Physical Therapy at San Francisco State University.

The Red Hill team then designed physical games, similar to Wii and Kinect games, in which subjects win points by moving their bodies in certain ways. Each game has multiple difficulty levels so that the clinical team could customize the therapeutic games for each subject's particular abilities.

"Each subject found his or her own gaming 'sweet spot' - the spot where the physical challenge was not too hard, not too easy, just right,'' said Bob Hone, creative director of Red Hill Studios and the lead Principal Investigator of the study. "And when subjects mastered one game level, they often moved on to harder levels for more beneficial effect. The subjects improved their games scores while improving their gait and balance.''

Red Hill developed a custom sensor suit with nine tracking sensors to analyze subjects' movements with higher resolution and accuracy than is possible with consumer gaming platforms. The PC-based system sent encrypted data to a secure database allowing the research teams to track the subjects' performance daily.  "From the data tracking we could see that there were some subjects who were playing the games more than the specified three times a week,'' said Hone. "Because this was a highly structured research study, we actually had to ask them to play less than they wanted!''

The trial involved 20 participants with moderate levels of Parkinson's disease in northern California with 65% of game players demonstrating longer stride length; 55% increased gait velocity, and 55% reporting improved balance confidence after playing the games for 12 weeks.

"These initial studies show the promise of custom-designed physical therapy games promoting specific movements and gestures that can help patients get better,'' Dowling said. "Now that we have this preliminary positive result, we want to conduct a longer term clinical trial with more subjects to confirm these initial findings.''

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The health games project was funded by a Small Business Innovative Research grant of $909,505 under the ARRA program from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - part of the National Institutes of Health.

UCSF is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

Red Hill Studios is an award winning serious games developer that creates interactive games for health, online science games, and immersive museum exhibitions. It also conducts research into new educational and health gaming paradigms. Red Hill is based in San Rafael, CA.

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IBM Introduces New Systems to Accelerate Smarter Computing

Fifty-five New and Enhanced Servers and Storage Products Designed to Help Businesses Make Better Decisions and Operate More Efficiently

ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the largest update to its systems portfolio this year, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced 55 new and updated server and storage technologies that can help clients gain actionable insights from data, increase IT capacity and deliver new services faster to create profitable business opportunities.

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The new and enhanced offerings include affordable business analytics systems, automated tools for implementing security and compliance standards, and starter kits for establishing private clouds.

As the world's increasing demand for data and services puts a strain on IT resources, organizations become trapped in a vicious cycle in which a rigid IT infrastructure and lack of trusted data leads to reactive or risky decision making. Attempts to overcome these challenges through additional IT investments often result in a more sprawling and costly infrastructure.

The new offerings, highlighted below, address these challenges with smarter computing technologies for business analytics, integrated storage, optimized systems and virtualized data centers.

Designed for Data

Companies that handle vast amounts of information need to be able to analyze that data to make better business decisions in real time. IBM is delivering new entry-level business analytics systems, accelerated database analytics and expanded data storage options. Highlights include:

    --  IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator incorporates the Netezza data warehouse
        appliance into the IBM zEnterprise System for faster analytic responses.
        The blending of Netezza and System z technologies enables the merging of
        online transaction processing (OLTP) systems, which facilitate and
        manage transaction-oriented applications typically for data entry and
        retrieval transaction processing, with analytics into a single platform
        for operational business analytics. The appliance plugs into IBM DB2 for
        z/OS database on zEnterprise 196 (or z114) and is designed to speed
        response time for a wide variety of intensive analytics, which
        ultimately can provide faster business analysis. At a time when
        organizations are demanding access to customer purchase histories,
        customer behaviors and real time sales trends, IBM DB2 Analytics
        Accelerator helps clients sift through this massive amount of data and
        make the information relevant and actionable in a timelier manner.

    --  IBM Smart Analytics System 9700 and IBM Smart Analytics System 9710
        utilize innovative technologies to deliver an end-to-end data warehouse
        and business intelligence solution on IBM zEnterprise System. The new
        systems can support a data distribution hub, transactional analysis
        platforms and modernized reporting systems, or provide a framework for
        comprehensive predictive analytics. IBM clients can now build a
        mainframe-based operational business analytics solution at an
        entry-level price.

    --  IBM POWER7 processor-based IBM Smart Analytics System 7710 and x86
        processor-based IBM Smart Analytics System 5710 are single server,
        all-in-one systems that deliver business analytics and reporting
        services faster and at a lower cost than previous IBM integrated
        solutions. Engineered for the rapid deployment of business-ready
        solutions in days and not months, they offer a breadth of capabilities
        including business intelligence reporting, analysis, dashboards, data
        mining, cubing services and text analytics.

    --  IBM Storwize V7000 Unified midrange disk system brings efficiency and
        simplicity to data storage with file and block storage located on the
        same system with a world-class graphical user interface. It provides
        automatic policy-driven movement of files to the desired drive type to
        help manage costs and simplify administration, the ability to either
        scale within a system or scale out by clustering two systems together,
        and enhanced remote mirroring options.

    --  IBM System Storage DS8000 Release 6.2 enterprise disk systems introduce
        greater performance and improved capacity optimization capabilities that
        allow organizations to manage diverse workloads efficiently and
        automatically without administrator involvement. Easy Tier enhancements
        include automated data migration across three-tiers of storage, as well
        as automated data rebalancing within a single tier, which can help
        clients improve performance where and when it's needed. Moreover, with
        only two parameters to set, Easy Tier is easy to set up and manage.

    --  IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 enterprise disk system was introduced in
        July with an advanced hardware upgrade that can improve performance for
        the most demanding workloads. Now, IBM is adding support for 3TB disk
        drives that increase capacity by 50 percent in the same physical
        footprint and enable an increase in usable capacity of up to 243TB per
        rack (based on IBM internal measurements). IBM is offering several other
        innovations such as the IBM XIV Mobile Dashboard, an Apple iPad
        application available at no cost that enables XIV system status to be
        monitored from anywhere. Separately, IBM this week announced the first
        Storage Performance Council (SPC) result with the XIV Storage System as
        part of the SPC's announcement of the new energy extensions for SPC-2
        (SPC-2/E) and SPC-2C (SPC-2C/E). XIV Storage System produced an SPC-2/E
        result which demonstrated its ability to handle Big Data as well as
        providing associated energy use data. The SPC-2/E result shows the XIV
        Storage System provides outstanding enterprise price-performance, in
        addition to Large File Processing (LFP) performance that is faster than
        all SPC-2 submissions from competing vendors to date.(1)

Tuned to the Task

Systems that are optimized across the infrastructure and tuned for specific tasks enable businesses of all sizes to achieve superior economics. IBM is providing new technologies that automate security and compliance of virtualized environments and multi-system virtualization capabilities to reduce cumbersome IT sprawl. Highlights include:

    --  IBM PowerSC technology provides automated tools for security and
        compliance of virtualized environments on Power Systems running PowerVM
        virtualization technology. Centrally managed reporting for compliance
        measurement and audit can reduce the cost of cloud computing security in
        virtualized data centers. Clients can automatically apply security
        profiles and generate reports about compliance, which can reduce
        administrative costs involved in configuring and auditing systems that
        require particular industry standards.

    --  IBM z/VM 6.2 offers new multi-system virtualization capabilities within
        the software to help clients avoid virtual machine sprawl.  Up to four
        instances of z/VM can be clustered together as members in a Single
        System Image, where they can be managed as a single z/VM system and
        share system resources.

    --  IBM Systems Director v6.3 includes improvements in performance,
        scalability and usability for simplified management of optimized
        systems. Enhancements in the new version include simplified usability
        functions and fewer installation steps, the ability to manage more
        endpoints from a single interface, and streamlined database management
        with an embedded DB2 database.

Managed in the Cloud

IBM cloud infrastructure solutions can accelerate deployment and maximize efficiency of businesses who want to achieve rapid, flexible delivery of high value services. IBM now offers solutions that help clients easily establish virtualized data center environments, scale cloud file systems more efficiently and improve system utilization. Highlights include:

    --  IBM SmartCloud Entry solution, delivered by IBM Starter Kit for Cloud,
        offers the building blocks to create private clouds on virtualized IBM
        System x and Power Systems hardware. The solution provides simplified
        initialization and administration for cloud environments on Power and
        x86 systems, standardization of virtual machines and improved operations
        productivity with an easy-to-use, self-service interface. Organizations
        can also quickly and easily scale to more advanced cloud solutions as
        business demands and workloads increase. See related October 12, 2011
        press release, "IBM Introduces New Portfolio of Private Cloud
        Offerings."

    --  zEnterprise Starter Edition for Cloud offers customers an entry-level
        Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud delivery model for Linux on
        System z with Tivoli Provisioning Manager. This easy-to-deploy, highly
        secure, resilient turn-key "cloud in a box" extends the scope of the
        enterprise cloud with centralized management of the entire zEnterprise
        system.

    --  IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud is a comprehensive, converged cloud
        computing platform that combines server, storage, networking and
        management technology that allows clients to quickly create an x86-based
        virtualization environment that is simple to deploy, manage and scale.
        BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud comes in three sizes - small, medium
        and large - designed to fit the business needs of any size business,
        based on budget, storage size or performance, and is capable of helping
        smoothly manage a typical multi-rack datacenter as if powered by a
        single chassis.

    --  IBM Active Cloud Engine scales cloud file systems efficiently by moving
        files where and when they are needed. It gives companies fast access to
        billions of files and dramatically improves the management and
        efficiency of cloud storage. Capabilities for global clouds are
        available on IBM Scale-Out Network Attached Storage R 1.3 (SONAS) and
        for mid-sized clouds on Storwize V7000 Unified systems.

    --  IBM Systems Director VMControl 2.4 now offers extended virtual image
        management and system resource pool capabilities on System x for
        Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), the next generation open source
        hypervisor. The new cloud-ready virtualization capabilities help improve
        system utilization and reduce time to deploy new workloads.

    --  IBM System Networking delivers smarter data center networking with
        faster, flexible and standards-based solutions designed to increase
        performance while helping to reduce costs, space, power and complexity
        for public and private clouds, as well as analyzing big data. New
        offerings include IBM 16Gbps Fibre Channel SAN backbones and switches
        that can ease migration to private clouds, the new 1.28Tb/sec 40GbE IBM
        RackSwitch G8316 that helps flatten networks for better performance and
        simplicity, the OpenFlow-enabled 10/40GbE IBM RackSwitch G8264 to
        increase client control, iFlow Director for high performance, low cost
        IBM BladeCenter-based appliances for mobile and Web 2.0 applications,
        and the new IBM Networking Operating System for today's dynamic,
        virtualized data centers.

Financing provided by IBM Global Financing,(2) the lending and leasing arm of IBM, helps credit-qualified clients make the transition to smarter computing with zero percent financing for servers, storage and software or deferred payments up to six months. Financing helps clients accelerates their cash flow break-even point by spreading upfront costs over time, enabling them to utilizing cash reserves for other strategic investments. For more information on IBM's financing options, visit http://www.ibm.com/financing/us/lifecycle/acquire/hardware

About IBM

For more information on IBM Smarter Computing, visit http://www.ibm.com/smartercomputing

(1) 8259.94 MBPS SPC-2 (LFP) Data Rate, $137.07 SPC-2 (LFP) Price-Performance   Source: Storage Performance Council SPC-2 Benchmark Results, August 19, 2011, http://www.storageperformance.org/results/benchmark_results_spc2/#BE00001

(2) IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. Rates and availability are based on a client's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment and product type and options, and may vary by country. Non-hardware items must be one-time, non-recurring charges and are financed by means of loans.  Other restrictions may apply.  Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension or withdrawal without notice and may not be available in all countries.

IBM, BladeCenter, DB2, iFlow Director, POWER7, PowerSC, Power Systems, RackSwitch, Storwize, System Storage, System x, System z, Tivoli, VMControl and z/VM are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company/product names and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Exent Continues to Bring Best of Android Gaming to GameTanium(TM), Partners with Top Developers Glu, RealNetworks and PopCap

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding its GameTanium catalog and bring the best of Android gaming to users, Exent today announced the addition of RealNetworks, PopCap Games and Glu Mobile Inc., among others, to its roster of publisher partners.  As GameTanium Mobile continues to roll out on major service providers in the U.S., RealNetworks, PopCap and Glu's most popular titles - including PopCap's Plants vs. Zombies(TM), Peggle® and Chuzzle(TM) - will be featured on the first and only all-you-can-eat subscription service that provides unlimited game play of the hottest premium games on Android. 

The popularity of mobile gaming continues to drive Android growth and publishers are turning out hit Android and social mobile games at record rates to meet the demands of the anytime, anywhere gamer.  Andrew Stein, Director of Mobile Business Development at PopCap Games shares, "People play games all the time: at home, on the go, and in between. Our goal is to ensure PopCap games are available on the devices our customers want, and Exent's distribution network helps us further our progress."

Alongside RealNetworks, PopCap and Glu, Exent has also partnered with top mobile game publishers Fire Maple Games, HandyGames, Hexage and Connect2Media.  Leveraging the GameTanium audience of global gamers and Exent's unique expertise in merchandising and monetizing games, each publishers' downloads and usage will continue to see significant growth, further boosting their title's brand and exposure.  Fire Maple Owner, Joe Kauffman, shares his enthusiasm for the partnership and new revenue potential.  "As an independent publisher, Exent's mobile subscription service represents a promising incremental revenue opportunity as we look to reach new end users and build brand loyalty for our mobile game titles."

GameTanium's all-you-can-eat subscription service is the only model of its kind that provides a healthy ecosystem for monetization of Android games, supplying publishers with new and consistent revenue streams.  Exent's expertise in merchandising and monetizing content fills a void in the current Android marketplace and helps Android games reach their full revenue potential.

"As important as creating cutting edge original games is to Glu, we are also focused on finding new, effective ways to monetize our content.  Exent's GameTanium Games on Demand platform is a perfect complement to our current carrier and direct-to-consumer models," said Adam Flanders, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Glu Mobile, Inc.  "We are pleased to have our premium games reach new gamers on Exent's network."

Featuring more than 80 premium Android games, GameTanium Mobile brings together the coolest, most entertaining games in one place, for a low monthly fee.  Exent has drawn upon its vast gaming experience to curate and catalog the best mobile games so that gamers never have to waste time downloading or deleting, broken or boring games.  The service features GameTanium's smarter programming to help users quickly find the games they want to play through featured content, recommendations, ratings, and an enormous collection of video trailers.

About Exent
Exent is the leading global market solutions provider for monetization of PC and mobile games.  Exent delivers technologies and products for various markets, including video game publishers, broadband service providers, consumer portals, consumer electronic manufacturers, media companies, ad agencies, brand owners, retailers and others. 

Media Contact:
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PopCap Games Launches Bejeweled® 3 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade

Casual Games Leader Expands Flagship Franchise with New Adaptations for Xbox 360®, Nintendo DS® and PlayStation®3 System

SEATTLE, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the immediate global availability of Bejeweled® 3 for download on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points (US$15.00).  Expanding the franchise with additional new adaptations, Bejeweled 3 for Nintendo DS®, PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® will hit retail shelves on November 15.

Featuring twice the game modes of its predecessor as well as eight mini-games and enhanced sound and graphics, Bejeweled 3 is a quantum leap forward in the match-3 category pioneered by the original Bejeweled.  This adaptation offers visually stunning, high resolution graphics, plenty of action for all gamers with the full suite of Bejeweled 3 games and modes, including leaderboards for Classic, Lightning, Poker, Butterflies, Ice Storm and Diamond Mine, plus four special gems, five elite badges, and 15 achievements.

Originally launched in the spring of 2000, Bejeweled has become one of the top 10 video game franchises in history. More than half a billion people worldwide have played the game, and over 50 million units have been sold across 17 platforms from iPhone to Xbox and even airline seatbacks.  An estimated 9 billion hours have been spent playing Bejeweled, and the game continues to sell at the rate of one copy every 4.3 seconds.

About PopCap

PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000, was acquired by Electronic Arts in 2011, and has a worldwide staff of more than 500 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship franchise, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units.

The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at http://www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

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PopCap Games

CONTACT: Laurie Thornton of Radiate PR for PopCap Games, +1-650-743-6487, laurie@radiatepr.com; International: Cathy Orr of PopCap Games, +353 1 646 8107, corr@popcap.com

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

NetSuite and CA Technologies Partner to Elevate Cloud Security

Authentication Solution from NetSuite Leverages CA Technologies' Advanced Authentication Technology to Deliver Enterprise-Proven Security to Businesses of Every Size

SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, today announced that it has partnered with CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA), a leading IT management and security software and solutions company, elevating NetSuite's Two-Factor Authentication security for its customers. This new solution extends and strengthens the NetSuite Two-Factor Authentication security component with enterprise-proven technology based on CA Arcot WebFort®, CA Technologies' versatile authentication solution that supports a wide range of authentication methods. It democratizes the advanced security infrastructure that's used by some of the world's largest organizations by using the cloud. The solution, available immediately, delivers enterprise-grade security as a service across ERP, CRM, Ecommerce and PSA. For more information about NetSuite technology partnerships, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/portal/partners/main.shtml.

Usernames and passwords are the most common way for users to authenticate to web applications and portals. Unfortunately they are often a critical, weak link and can fail to satisfy many industry best practices or regulatory guidelines for protecting identities and data. Organizations need to protect all of their users with a strong, cost-effective method of authentication, especially when it involves confidential, proprietary or regulated data. Multi-factor authentication helps reduce the risk of identity theft and online fraud by requiring the second factor to access Web resources.

By partnering with CA Technologies, NetSuite ensures easy, real-time access to the enhanced security of two-factor authentication, which pairs a cryptographic token ("something you have") with the traditional username and password combination ("something you know"), all powered on CA Technologies' enterprise-proven infrastructure and delivered as a service from NetSuite. Such high-end security solutions were previously out of reach for all but the largest companies.

"We're pleased to partner with CA Technologies, a security leader, to deliver enterprise-proven two-factor authentication that's enjoyed by the world's largest enterprises to businesses of every size," said Mini Peiris, Vice President of Product Marketing, NetSuite. "Powering our two-factor authentication with CA Arcot WebFort demonstrates NetSuite's commitment to bringing enterprise-class security to businesses of every size."

The NetSuite and CA Arcot WebFort two-factor approach supports cryptographic tokens adhering to the industry's Open Authentication (OATH) standard. This enables a supply of safe, reliable and transparent security solutions from multiple vendors.

"Multi-factor authentication has replaced simple user name and password as the basic requirement for secure access to systems, applications and information," said Ram Varadarajan, general manager for CA Arcot Security solutions, CA Technologies. "By adding the CA Arcot WebFort capabilities to its authentication service, NetSuite is giving its customers an accessible and flexible option for increasing the security of business operations."

Today, more than 10,000 companies and subsidiaries depend on NetSuite to run complex, mission-critical business processes globally in the cloud. Since its inception in 1998, NetSuite has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud ERP solutions for divisions of large enterprises and mid-sized organizations seeking to upgrade their antiquated client/server ERP systems. As the leading provider of cloud-based business solutions, NetSuite excels at streamlining business operations. As demonstrated by the 2011 CODiE Award for Best Financial Management Solution, as well as a recent Gartner study naming NetSuite as the fastest growing financial management systems vendor in the world, NetSuite has continued its success in delivering the best cloud business solutions to businesses around the world, enabling them to lower IT costs significantly while increasing productivity, as the global adoption of the cloud is accelerating.

Follow NetSuite's Cloud blog, NetSuite's Facebook page and @NetSuite Twitter handle for real-time updates.

For more information about NetSuite, please visit http://www.netsuite.com.

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo and where business is going are registered service marks of NetSuite Inc.

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NetSuite Inc.

CONTACT: Mei Li, NetSuite Inc., +1-650-627-1063, meili@netsuite.com

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

Germ-Free Humidification with Ultraviolet Technology Helps Fight the Effects of Winter

MILTON, Ontario, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cold outdoor air doesn't have to mean uncomfortable indoor air that can leave you feeling dry, itchy and congested. Using a humidifier is an easy way to help counteract the effects of dry harsh air by adding essential moisture to any room. Now it's easier than ever to make your home more comfortable during the dry winter months with today's newest Honeywell Germ-Free Humidification products.

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As cold temperatures set in, humidity levels drop, leading to dry indoor air. Humidifiers raise indoor humidity levels and help keep indoor air moist for more comfortable living.  A comfortable humidity level should be between 40 and 60 percent.  This helps temporarily relieve dry air discomforts. Comfortable humidity helps temporarily relieve congestion and cough.  Maintaining an indoor humidity level between 40-60% can reduce the survival of flu viruses on surfaces and in the air*.  A humidifier is a great way to raise indoor humidity levels and keep indoor air moist for more comfortable living.

The Honeywell Cool Mist Tower Humidifier with Germ Free Humidification and Electronic Controls  43-5954 (HCM-315T) comes equipped with QuietCare(TM) technology, which delivers fresh, cool moisture up to 30% quieter than other evaporative humidifiers. The humidifier is also designed to kill up to 99.9% of bacteria, mould, fungus and virus that can exist in the tap water you use to fill the unit. Its UV germ killing technology allows water to be treated as it passes through the water tray, reducing up to 99.9% of water-bred germs in the moisture output after two hours of continuous use**. The Honeywell humidifier has easy to set Electronic Controls, three moisture output settings and has a sleek design that can fit comfortably in any room of the house.  This model is sold exclusively at Canadian Tire Stores.

In addition, all Honeywell humidifiers come with a three-year limited warranty.

*Studies have shown that keeping indoor air at an RH level of 40-60% reduces survival of flu viruses on surfaces and in the air compared to lower RH levels.   When used as directed, humidifiers can achieve and maintain 40-60% RH levels.

*Theodore A Myatt, Matthew H Kaufman, Joseph G Allen, David L MacIntosh, M Patricia Fabian and James J McDevitt,  (September 3, 2010). Modeling the airborne survival of influenza virus in a residential setting: the impacts of home humidification. Environmental Health 2010, 9:55doi:10.1186/1476-069X-9-55

**Based on independent laboratory testing.  Results are based on the reduction of the following:  Kills up to 99.9% of listed bacteria, mold, fungus and virus that can exist in tap water.  A. E.coli:  99.9% after 2 hrs of continuous use, B. P. citrinum: 99.9% after 2 hrs of continuous use, C. A.niger: 99.9% 99.9% after 2 hrs of continuous use D. MS2:  99.9% after 2 hrs of continuous use

For more information on Kaz's line of Honeywell humidifiers, visit http://www.kaz.com  (Click on the red Canadian Flag).   Kaz is a global marketer of humidifiers under the Honeywell brand.  The Honeywell trademark is used by Kaz USA, Inc. under license from Honeywell International Inc.

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CONTACT: Jamie Kaseta, 360 Public Relations, +1-617-585-5789, jkaseat@360publicrelations.com

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

Doyenz Launches rCloud Disaster Recovery Service for Virtual Environments

rCloud Provides SMBs with the Fastest Speed to Recovery in the Industry

SEATTLE, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Doyenz Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based recovery services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced rCloud, a disaster recovery solution for SMBs that offers recovery for virtual environments in minutes instead of days.  Based on a deep level of automation, rCloud is the only cloud recovery solution that restores virtual production server environments in less than fifteen minutes, providing access to critical business applications.

As data availability and security become increasingly important, IT departments of all sizes are preparing for unplanned disasters due to a failure in technology or human error. In an age of constant connectivity, both companies and their customers expect to not only have their information protected, but available at all times. Prior to the release of rCloud, disaster recovery services were out of reach for the SMB market largely due to cost and the support required to manage them. With the launch of rCloud, Doyenz is closing this gap by delivering a recovery solution that is easy to use and accessible from virtually any location via a Web browser.

Purpose-built for VMware virtualized environments, rCloud addresses the shortcomings of existing business continuity and disaster recovery solutions for SMBs. Through its simple user interface, rCloud can restore virtual production server environments in less than fifteen minutes. By automating the recovery process, SMBs can reduce recovery time objectives and ensure the continuity of business operations.

Key rCloud capabilities include:

    --  Replicate VMware ESX Machines:  With rCloud, partners can now offer SMBs
        a disaster recovery plan that will replicate VMware ESX virtual
        production environments. rCloud leverages ESX virtual machine snapshots
        to take both full and incremental backups of virtual machines allowing
        for recovery point flexibility.
    --  Cloud Recovery Verification: rCloud is the only service to provide
        on-demand verification that production server environments are
        replicated in the cloud.  IT service providers can log on at any time to
        instantly verify server images and provide their SMB clients proof of
        the integrity of their data.
    --  Prepare for Disasters Before They Occur: IT service providers can
        leverage a secure virtual lab to test changes and upgrades on a replica
        of the server before deploying to production.
    --  Recover in Just a Few Clicks: rCloud provides a deep level of automation
        that re-creates a local IP skin in the cloud in just a few simple
        clicks.

"Disaster recovery should never be left up to chance. With rCloud, a company's IT department can instantly access their data and verify their application environments are replicated and ready for deployment if needed," said Eric Webster, chief revenue officer at Doyenz. "With the launch of rCloud, Doyenz is delivering the most comprehensive set of cloud-based recovery services available to small and mid-sized businesses."

"There is a second pair of eyes verifying our client backups. I can confidently go to the Doyenz portal and check on a backup offsite at 3 am. That piece of mind is priceless," commented Alan Sielbeck, owner of Safe Network Solutions.

Doyenz rCloud also includes a ShadowProtect(TM) agent for cloud-based disaster recovery of physical production environments. Pricing starts at $1,000 per month, and includes one Terabyte of protected storage on rCloud for data retention, failover/failback, data validation and lab usage.

About Doyenz Inc.

Doyenz provides an innovative cloud platform that meets the business continuity needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Doyenz rCloud is the only cloud recovery solution that replicates and recovers VMware ESX virtual machines for SMBs. With rCloud, IT service providers can restore virtual production server environments in under fifteen minutes, providing quick access to business critical applications. Through a simple online portal, IT professionals use rCloud to instantly verify that their production servers are replicated and ready to be restored in the event of an outage. As a result, IT service providers can reduce recovery time objectives and ensure the continuity of business operations if disaster strikes. Doyenz is a privately held company based in Bellevue, Washington. For more information, please visit http://www.doyenz.com.

Contact:Stephany RochonBarokas PR for Doyenzdoyenz@barokas.com206-344-3147

SOURCE  Doyenz Inc.

Doyenz Inc.

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

Meetings and Incentives Veterans Launch New Portal and Platform for Increased MICE Sales and Dynamic Communication of Value Add Specials

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MICE Focus, the Pioneer of the Online MICE Travel Marketing & Advertising Platform, is pleased to announce the official launch of http://www.MICEfocus.com, a new portal designed for lead generation and interactive immediate programs to boost sales for MICE destinations and suppliers. Offering online cost effective marketing and advertising solutions, MICEfocus.com was founded and developed by industry pioneers, Anthony Horwath, President and Kevin Hichour, Managing Partner. 

New channels for promoting MICE destinations/suppliers have been stagnant and the need for a creative and effective online platform/portal to promote their MICE added values to buyers, is being satisfied by MICEfocus.com, responding directly to the needs of the MICE Marketplace.  In addition to providing a one-stop-shop for reaching the widest MICE buying audience, destinations and suppliers have the added advantage of introducing timely MICE travel added values, promotions and incentive initiatives and special offers.

MICE Focus President and Co-Founder Tony Horwath said, "As we continue to expand our services in the travel and tourism industry, we launched a MICE travel industry-dedicated website catering to the needs of destinations, airlines, hotels, resorts, DMC's, cruise lines, convention centers and all other MICE travel suppliers who are looking to expand their strategic partners base and increase their revenues. The new MICE travel portal shows our continued investment and penetration in this market segment and our commitment to provide results-oriented MICE destination marketing, advertising and tourism sales outsourcing solutions for our clients."

Kevin Hichour remarked, "MICEfocus.com has a proven process allowing quick, tactically generated MICE revenues for destination and supplier clients."

New travel partnerships include Sales Focus, Inc. the MICE Travel Industry Sales Outsourcing Solutions Provider and Cloud12 PR the MICE PR company of choice. MICEfocus.com is a member of MPI (Meeting Professionals International).

Mr. Hichour continued, "Our focus in the MICE travel sector is based on a real need that we see in the industry. At this time, no other company can offer our breadth of integrated marketing and advertising services to U.S. and international MICE destinations and suppliers."

For further information, please visit http://www.MICEfocus.com

    CONTACT:      Mr. Kevin Hichour
                  Managing Partner
                  MICE Focus LLC.
                  825 Third Avenue
                  Suite 230
                   New York, NY 10022 -
                   USA
                  Tel: +1-212-520-8327
                  khichour@micefocus.com

SOURCE  MICE Focus

MICE Focus

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

DMEautomotive Makes Customer Loyalty Easy for Dealerships

New 'card-free' program eliminates usual loyalty program hassles with turnkey process that allows dealers to focus on selling, rather than implementation

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DMEautomotive, the industry leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, today announced a new affordable "card-free" customer loyalty program for auto dealerships designed to eliminate the usual administrative hassles associated with rewards programs and drive greater retention, service revenue, and car sales.

"We listened to what both consumers and dealers want in a loyalty program: no administrative hassles, no cards, greater flexibility and cost-efficiency and, importantly, precision targeting based on market realities," said Mike Walther, president and CEO of DMEautomotive. "We know that dealers are currently facing major challenges: new car profits are almost nil, customers are retaining their vehicles for longer than ever, and the economy is tightening car owner wallets, making them more reluctant to spend on maintenance. And, with 46.5% of gross profits coming from the service/parts dept*, the need for a turnkey loyalty program that uses marketing science to generate high value service traffic and customer retention - and increased profitability - is mission critical."

Walther further noted that in today's market, communicating with customers in the sweet spot immediately after purchase is key; and the DMEa Customer Loyalty program makes it easy to begin that conversation right at the purchase point, increasing the likelihood of service conversion -- and then continues the conversation with precision targeting throughout the vehicle ownership life cycle.

Targeting High Value Customers, Efficiently and with Results

Research from the DMEa Analytics & Strategy division confirms that the top 20% of a dealership's customer base accounts for approximately 80% of all sales and service dollars; and, while the DMEa Customer Loyalty program is designed to reach all relevant customers, DMEa's marketing science enables dealers to specifically target this highly valuable customer segment to generate increased service visits to the dealership.

In addition, the DMEa loyalty program focuses on efficiency, sparing dealerships the accounting incurred by carrying earned, but not redeemed, reward points on their books. With the DMEa program, customers automatically receive rewards points based on a point to dollar ratio (sales and service programs) or a point to number of visits ratio (sales program). The program also provides extensive reporting options so that dealers can easily measure and monitor results and ROI.

"Dealerships need to spend their valuable resources on selling to those customers most likely to spend, rather than wasting hours with the complicated administrative and accounting tasks that most points-based loyalty programs require," continued Walther.  "We used DMEa's proprietary marketing science to solve all the traditional challenges of loyalty marketing programs and to provide what we believe is the best and most innovative loyalty program available."

Benefits of the DMEa Customer Loyalty Program include:

    --  Complete management by DMEautomotive
    --  Card-free process
    --  Automatic calculation of points accrual and rewards distribution
    --  Integrated rewards messaging in existing (Customer Journey) mail, email
        and PURL (personal web page) communications
    --  Automatic customer email alerts once reward threshold has been met
    --  Multiple customization options, including:
        --  Sales, service or combined sales & service program options
        --  Rewards program name
        --  Points assignment and conversion
        --  Point thresholds
        --  Reward and point expirations
        --  Dealership logo and branding
    --  Performance Reporting and Loyalty Dashboard, including:
        --  Points balance report
        --  Follow-up list report
        --  Rewards distribution report
        --  Service program ROI reports

DMEautomotive's Customer Loyalty program is available to all customers who use DMEautomotive's Customer Journey Programs.

About DMEautomotive

DMEautomotive is the industry leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, and provides turnkey marketing to the biggest and most innovative automotive organizations, from automobile dealerships - including AutoNation, Lithia Automotive, MileOne, Larry H. Miller and the Van Tuyl Automotive Group - to many of the largest aftermarket companies in the U.S.  DMEa's uniquely panoramic view of the complete automotive sales and service market, combined with its cutting-edge, science-based marketing programs, increases customer yield, conversion and retention.

DMEa does not take marketing performance on faith, and each product and service is measured by a simple, precise scientific approach: Is it true? Prove it. Will it work? Test it. Does it generate results? Show it!  The DMEa product suite includes data driven, multi-channel customer acquisition and retention marketing programs; best-in-class campaign reporting; data management and analytics via the Red Rocket Portal; auto-focused Customer Interaction Center solutions, and complete on-site mail and email fulfillment services. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla., DMEautomotive also has major operations in Jacksonville, Fla.

*Total gross profit as percent of service and parts sales 46.48% for 2010 according to NADA Data 2011http://www.nada.org/NR/rdonlyres/0798BE2A-9291-44BF-A126-0D372FC89B8A/0/NADA_DATA_08222011.pdf

SOURCE  DMEautomotive

DMEautomotive

CONTACT: Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, +1-424-603-4340, melanie@mwebbcom.com

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

M5 Networks Introduces Live Answer Service Metric

ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND IMPRESS PROSPECTS

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- M5 Networks (http://www.m5.net), the market leader in business phone systems, today announced the launch of Live Answer Service Metric, part of M5's Intelligence package, giving business clients access to actionable intelligence about call-answer rates at their businesses.

With the Live Answer Service Metric, M5 clients will be able to determine the exact number of calls that reach an employee, regardless of which line the customer calls or how many auto-attendants are used to direct the call.  For the first time, the entire enterprise will have access to this analytic tool, previously available only with sophisticated call center packages. In addition, users of this feature can:

    --  Find problems and correct them immediately
    --  Drill down on specific calls to understand each caller's experience
    --  See how the company's live answer rates compare to others
    --  Compare results between main lines and employee extensions
    --  Use an easy-to-read dashboard to identify abandoned call rates
"It's no secret that people hate it when they try to call a business and are forced to work their way through an auto-attendant labyrinth, only to end up being greeted by voicemail," said Brent Barbara, Vice President of Innovation and Integration for M5 Networks.  "This solution will enable our clients to see the rate at which calls are answered by a live person, and provide information that ensures they impress prospects and deliver on service commitments to their clients."

M5's Live Answer Service Metric is available as part of the M5 Intelligence package, a suite of offerings that enables M5 clients to ensure that their phone system configuration is aligned with the business' sales and service objectives and that it is being used to its full potential.

"In our business, a single missed call can mean losing the chance to gain a new customer.   That's why the Live Answer Service Metric is the first report I look at every day," said Carmine Abruzzo, General Manager of Life Quality BMW.  "After just a few days of monitoring this report, it was clear that we were missing calls in the mornings.  We adjusted our staffing and can now be confident that we are providing the outstanding service that our customers and prospects expect."

Other products initially available as part of the M5 Intelligence package include; Talk Time, a powerful new approach to understanding what happens to a call, no matter how many times it may be transferred.  Additional features will be included in the M5 Intelligence package in the coming months.  For more information, please visit http://www.m5.net/products/m5-portal/m5-intelligence/.

About M5 Networks M5 Networks, the market leader in business phone systems, is redefining what a business phone system can do by offering a wide range of solutions for all types of businesses and needs.  From managing a sales force to a call center, M5 Networks' client-focused, cloud-based solutions allow businesses to work the way they want to, while connecting them to their customers and integrating their business-critical applications.  Headquartered in New York City, industry-award winning M5 Networks pioneered hosted VoIP in 2000 and today provides more than 1,800 companies with enterprise-class phone systems.  For more information, please visit http://www.m5.net. 

Contact: Matthew Caldecutt / Courtney GreenbergDKC Public Relations, Marketing & Government Affairs212/685-4300matthew_caldecutt@dkcnews.com / courtney_greenberg@dkcnews.com

SOURCE  M5 Networks

M5 Networks

Web Site: http://www.m5.net