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Noveda Technologies and ARAMARK Team Up to Increase Energy Awareness on Higher Education Campuses

Companies partner to develop and implement energy and water management solutions that drive sustainable change

BRANCHBURG, N.J., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Noveda Technologies, the leader in web-based, real-time energy and water management systems, and ARAMARK, a world leader in providing professional facilities management services, today announced a strategic partnership to develop solutions for managing energy and water consumption in real-time. This partnership is designed to deliver programs that drive and sustain behavioral change to reduce waste and optimize consumption of electricity, natural gas and water in Higher Education facilities managed by ARAMARK across North America.

"We are honored and very excited to partner with ARAMARK as they seek innovative solutions to drive energy and water conservation by utilizing real-time monitoring and community participation," said Govi Rao, president and CEO of Noveda Technologies. "ARAMARK's longstanding presence in facilities management provides them with a thorough understanding of energy and water consumption, and we look forward to collaborating with them to help reach their customers' conservation and sustainability goals."

As part of the partnership, Noveda will provide ARAMARK's clients with data acquisition hardware and software solutions, along with an operations portal that will allow facility managers to view and monitor energy and water usage at multiple campus buildings from one system. In addition to enabling energy and water monitoring, Noveda will provide interactive and real-time educational dashboards and kiosk displays to track energy and water use, as well as to encourage energy saving competitions on the campuses ARAMARK serves.

According to the EPA, educational institutions in the US spend nearly $14 billion annually on energy. Additionally, colleges and universities can reduce energy bills by 30 percent or more and sustain savings by employing a variety of measures. One such measure, highlighted in a recent ARAMARK survey of higher education students, is education and engagement programs that involve the campus community in consumption reduction and behavior change. ARAMARK has successfully implemented several campus education and awareness programs that engaged students in reducing waste and consumption of resources.

"ARAMARK is committed to bringing innovative solutions to our partner clients that help them conserve resources and meet their sustainability goals," said Ron Mesaros, vice president of Facility Services for ARAMARK Higher Education. "This strategic alliance with Noveda will enable our facility managers to monitor and track energy consumption on our partner campuses in real-time, as well as engage and educate the entire campus community in environmental stewardship."

Noveda Technologies:

Noveda Technologies is the leader in web-based, real-time energy and water management. The company's hardware, software and consulting services help reduce energy and water usage, optimize performance of renewable energy systems, and reduce the carbon footprint for customers across commercial/retail, industrial, government, education, and utility sectors. Noveda also offers real-time collaboration tools that leverage social media to educate and empower stakeholder communities and make the smart grid a reality today. The company has users in over 33 countries with offices in the US, UK, India and Israel. For more information, visit http://www.noveda.com or call 908-534-8855.

About ARAMARK:

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. The company is recognized as the industry leader in FORTUNE magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies," and as one of America's Largest Private Companies by both FORTUNE and Forbes magazines. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 255,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, http://www.aramark.com, or http://www.twitter.com/aramarknews.

SOURCE  Noveda Technologies

Noveda Technologies

CONTACT: Hari Venugopalan, Noveda Technologies, +1-908-442-1577, hvenugopalan@noveda.com; or Karen Cutler, ARAMARK, +1-215-238-4063, cutler-karen@aramark.com; or Media Relations, Dionne Manchester of GW Communications, for Noveda, +1-212-786-6068, dionne@GWCco.com

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

Amana Brand Gets Into the Swing of Things with New Top-Freezer Refrigerator

New Amana® refrigerator features reversible, contour doors that adjust to your kitchen - no remodeling required

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Amana brand is contouring to your life - and kitchen layout - with a new top-freezer refrigerator featuring super convenient reversible-swing doors. Whether you prefer your refrigerator to swing left or right, the new Amana® top-freezer model creates a seamless, streamlined look for your kitchen.   

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In addition to making it easier to customize your kitchen based on personal preferences and layout constraints, Amana brand helps you stay organized with its Quench Essentials(TM) door bin. Including room for soda cans or a single bottle of wine, the bin keeps beverages cold, secure and easy to grab. The top-freezer refrigerator also features gallon-sized door storage to accommodate gallons of milk, two-liter bottles of soda and pitchers of juice in an out-of-the-way location.

Swinging into the fall season means garden veggies can no longer be picked fresh daily, but that's no problem for this new refrigerator. It features humidity-controlled Garden Fresh(TM) crisper drawers to help maintain that just-picked flavor, which means fewer trips to the store. There's also no need to run out to the deli because someone misplaced the cheddar cheese. The new top-freezer refrigerator's deli drawer makes organization easy by keeping track of all your favorite sandwich fixin's. Turkey and swiss or ham and cheddar? You can find it tucked away in the deli drawer.

"In addition to having adjustable doors, this refrigerator is available in 19 and 21 cu. ft. models, making it great for those with space constraints," said Monica Teague, senior manager, PR and brand experience. "The top-freezer layout is also convenient for storing large dishes and leftovers, especially with our adjustable shelves."

Daily routines are stressful enough, so Amana brand is helping keep small messes from becoming big problems with Spillsaver(TM) glass shelves. These shelves help contain spills and can be adjusted to meet your storage needs. Up-front temperature controls also allow you to adjust interior temperatures without the headache of rearranging the entire fridge.

The Amana® 21 cu. ft. top-freezer model (A1RXNGFYB/A1RXNGFYW/A1RXNGFYS) is available in black, white and stainless steel, with an MSRP starting at $899. The 19 cu. ft. top-freezer model (A9RXNGFYB/A9RXNGFYW/A9RXNGFYS) is available in the same color options, starting at $799. Both models can be purchased at retailers nationwide.

For Amana brand updates and tips, follow @AmanaBrand on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/AmanaBrand or become a fan of Amana brand on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AmanaBrand.

About Amana Brand

Established in 1934, Amana has a history of designing innovative cooking, dish, laundry and refrigeration household appliances. With its introduction of the original countertop microwave in 1967, Amana was put on the map as a brand dedicated to bringing convenience to consumers' lives. Amana brand is part of Whirlpool Corporation the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion in 2010, 71,000 employees, and 67 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on Amana brand appliances, visit http://www.amana.com.

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CONTACT: Monica Teague, +1-269-923-7405, media@Whirlpool.com; or Abby Schoffman, +1-212-931-6151, aschoffman@Peppercom.com

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

DNA Interactive Signs Deal With Fremantlemedia Enterprises to Develop Mobile Game Based On Hit Television Show "Merlin"

DNA to Bring "Merlin, the Game" to iOS® and Android(TM) Platforms in Early 2012

LEAMINGTON SPA, England, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DNA Dynamics, Inc.(Pink Sheets: DNAD),a global developer and publisher of mobile video games and applications, today announced that through its wholly-owned subsidiary, DNA Interactive Ltd, the Company has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, to design, develop and bring to market a new mobile game based on the hit television series "Merlin(TM)". 

Leveraging the international success and exciting storylines of Merlin, the television program, the game will be an episodic point-and-click fantasy-adventure game containing a mixture of puzzles, side missions and fun conversation throughout.  Players will take control of the young Merlin on a quest to help Arthur and Guinevere. DNA will develop the game using its proprietary, cross-platform Rapid Application Development tool, the Slam Engine, and publish on the iOS® and Android(TM) platforms with a release slated for the first quarter of 2012.

Having invested in the Merlin series alongside UK broadcaster BBC One, FME holds the exclusive distribution, home entertainment and licensing rights toMerlin. FME has sold the television series, which was recently commissioned by the BBC for its fourth season, to over 52 broadcasters in 183 countries including SyFy in the United States, CTV in Canada, Network Ten in Australia, MICO in Japan and RTL in Germany.  In addition, aside from its licensing agreement with DNA for mobile gaming apps, FME has also secured licensing deals to produce numerous other multi-territory Merlin-branded products, including a publishing range and action figurines.

Commenting on the deal, Ed Blincoe, CEO of DNA Interactive, stated, "We are thrilled to be bringing to iOS and Android gamers a fun, challenging and highly interactive gaming experience based on the much-loved Merlin brand.   The television show currently entertains tens of millions of viewers worldwide.  The wealth of content and global awareness of the brand is sure to contribute to the ultimate success of Merlin, the Game; and, in turn, positively impact DNA's revenue growth in the coming year."

Martin Ogden, Commercial Development Manager for FremantleMedia, added, "Merlin continues to grow in popularity all over the world and we are delighted to further extend our international licensing programme with Merlin, the Game, which offers fans of the series a new and exciting way to interact with the brand."

Launched in 2008, Merlin tells the story of young Merlin in Camelot as he comes to grips with his powers and destiny. The epic fourth series sees Camelot on the brink of a Golden Age as the familiar blend of magic, mystery and action adventure returns. With Morgana now a dangerous outcast, Merlin must use all his power to ensure that Arthur fulfils his destiny as the Once and Future King. No further details about plot or characters have been revealed for series five.

Merlin stars Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Anthony Head as King Uther, Katie McGrath as Morgana, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Richard Wilson as Gaius and John Hurt as the voice of the Great Dragon. Series three and four have seen a host of high-profile guest-stars including: Emilia Fox, Tom Ellis, Miriam Margoyles, Warwick Davies, Nathaniel Parker and Pauline Collins. In addition series five has been announced and will go into production in 2012.

Merlin is made for BBC Cymru Wales by award-winning executive producers Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy from Shine TV Limited, with Bethan Jones as executive producer for the BBC.

Series 4 of Merlin is currently airing on Saturday nights on BBC 1 and filming of series 5 will begin in March 2012.

More information on Merlin

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) holds the exclusive distribution (excluding UK), home entertainment and licensing rights to The Adventures of Merlin. FME has sold the series to over 52 broadcasters in more than 183 countries including Network Ten in Australia, Syfy in the US, MICO in Japan, Disney Channel in South America and Super RTL in Germany. FME has also secured licensing deals to produce numerous multi-territory Merlin branded extension including a publishing range, figurines, experiential events and consumer promotions. FME has invested in the Merlin series alongside UK broadcaster BBC One. The show is produced and created by Shine TV.

More information on FremantleMedia Enterprises and FremantleMedia

FremantleMedia is one of the leading creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world. FremantleMedia is part of the Super RTL Group, Europe's largest television and radio broadcast company, which is in turn 90 percent owned by Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's major media and entertainment companies. FremantleMedia's worldwide production arm is responsible for many of the world's highest rated prime time entertainment, drama, serial drama and factual entertainment programmes. FremantleMedia Enterprises is the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, offering a one-stop-shop for all Licensing, Distribution and Home Entertainment around the world. The FremantleMedia Group (which includes talkbackTHAMES, UFA and Grundy amongst others) has operations in 22 countries, one of the most comprehensive global networks, creating nearly 10,000 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 60 formats and managing over 300 individual titles. FremantleMedia has some of the world's most sought after and long running formats in its catalogue, and globally, produces such programmes as: Idols (co-produced with 19 Productions in the US), The X Factor (co-produced with Syco in the UK), Got Talent (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), Neighbours, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Farmer Wants A Wife and Hole In The Wall.

About DNA Interactive Ltd

Established in 2010, DNA Interactive, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DNA Dynamics, is a publisher of games and apps for mobile and tablet devices including iPhone®, iPad® and Android(TM) phones and tablets.   At the present time, DNA Interactive's IP portfolio is comprised of proprietary game titles which include "Quest of Legends," "Jigsawium," "Legacy: Mystery Mansion," "Chess Crusades," and "Sudokium".  Its licensed titles include "The Naked Gun(TM)" and "Merlin(TM)."  For more information, please visit http://www.dna-interactive.com.

About DNA Dynamics, Inc.

Headquartered in Leamington Spa in the United Kingdom, DNA Dynamics is a worldwide developer and publisher of graphically rich, highly experiential interactive entertainment currently delivered on iOS®, Android(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Sony PSP® platforms.  Through its operating subsidiaries, DNA Studios and DNA Interactive, the Company has created, acquired or licensed a portfolio of highly recognizable or emerging brands that broadly appeal to its consumer demographics, ranging from children to adults and casual gamers to serious enthusiasts.   For more information, please go to http://www.dnadpk.com.   You can also follow the Company on Facebook and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of DNA Dynamics, Inc.'s future expectations, plans and prospects. In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," or "may," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the results of DNA Dynamics, its subsidiaries and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on DNA Dynamics' future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. DNA Dynamics cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, DNA Dynamics undertakes no obligation to update these statements after the date of this release, except as required by law, and also takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by DNA Dynamics.

Contact:

pr@dnadpk.com
(1) 347 352 0078
http://www.dnadpk.com

SOURCE  DNA Dynamics, Inc.

DNA Dynamics, Inc.

Samsung Selects Marvell's Industry Leading China 3G TD-SCDMA Solution for Its New S5820 Android Smartphone with Breakthrough Social-Networking, Mobile Gaming and Mobile TV Capabilities

Marvell continues to drive mass market adoption of China's 3G TD-SCDMA standard and affirms the leadership of its PXA920, the industry's first commercially available single-chip TD-SCDMA solution, and its Avastar 88W8787 wireless solution

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced Samsung has launched the new S5820, a China 3G TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) Android smartphone for China Mobile, equipped with social-networking, mobile gaming and mobile TV features all at an affordable price point. Samsung's latest smartphone is powered by the Marvell® PXA920 platform, the first commercially available single-chip solution that integrates a high-performance, low-power application processor with an advanced multimode modem, supporting China Mobile's TD-HSPA (Time Division High-Speed Packet Access) network. It also features the Marvell Avastar(TM) 88W8787 wireless solution, which is Bluetooth 3.0 and FM enabled, offering exceptional Wi-Fi range with beamforming technology, robust 802.11n connectivity and crystal clear audio quality. The phone is available now through the retail stores of China Mobile, the largest mobile carrier in the world with over 650 million subscribers.

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"I believe Marvell's industry-leading TD-SCDMA solution has been the game-changer in driving China's rapid, massive migration from 2G to 3G mobile technology. The launch of this elegant new smartphone by Samsung, one of our top-tier global OEM partners, endorses our long-time belief in the demand for China's 3G TD-SCDMA smartphones and other smart devices," said Weili Dai, Marvell's Co-Founder. "I am very proud to see our advanced mobile technology empowering so many attractive and key functions like social networking, mobile gaming and mobile TV, all in one device at a very affordable cost. Thanks to the hard work and innovation of our engineering teams, we can now bring this highly integrated breakthrough technology to the mass market and enable the 'Connected Lifestyle' for all consumers."

The S5820 smartphone continues Samsung's long tradition in quality and reliability, delivered in a sleek and sophisticated form factor design. The S5820 also supports China Mobile's latest TD-SCDMA network capability-- High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)--further enabling a compelling user experience in web browsing, social networking and microblogging.

Additional specifications include:

    --  Marvell PXA920 800MHz CPU with support for TD-HSPA and GSM/EDGE
    --  Marvell Avastar 88W8787 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and FM enabled; 802.11n
        compliant
    --  Marvell Mobile Hotspot capability
    --  Marvell PM8607 integrated audio and power management
    --  3.5" HVGA capacitive touch screen
    --  Android Gingerbread 2.3 operating system
    --  Built-in social networking applications including Kaixin, Renren, Feixun
        and Weibo
    --  Easy access to Chinese Multi Media Broadcasting and other rich
        applications
    --  3MP camera and video feature

For more information about the Marvell PXA920, please visit http://www.marvell.com/communication-processors/pxa920/index.jsp or contact a sales representative.

About Marvell

Marvell is a world leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions.  Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.

Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Avastar is a trademark of Marvell or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

For Further Information Contact:

    Marvell's China Media
     Relations                Marvell Media Relations
    Gail Liu                  Daniel Yoo
    Tel: 8610-82151511        Tel: 408.222.2187
    gailliu@marvell.com       yoo@marvell.com

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PT Debuts Monterey 8000, a Groundbreaking MicroTCA.4 Application-Ready Platform

Innovative 40GbE Solution Ideal for Aggregation Layer

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PT (NASDAQ: PTIX), a leading global supplier of advanced network communications, today announced Monterey 8000(TM) the flagship offering of Monterey MicroTCA Platforms, the company's newest family of products. PT previewed the product in June of this year by announcing the development of its platform designed in accordance with the newly ratified PICMG MicroTCA.4 specification. Monterey 8000 is the first fully integrated MTCA.4, application-ready platform to enter the market and is specifically tuned for high-performance Next-Generation network applications. PT is scheduled to ship the first Monterey 8000 in fourth quarter 2011, and is demonstrating a live platform at the ATCA Summit in San Jose, CA in two weeks.

Today's Next-Generation network architectures demand greater processing capability, more memory, and high-speed IP, yet they are faced with challenges of limited space and competitive price points. In the open-standards ecosystem, ATCA offers extreme computing power to satisfy Network Core demands, however its larger footprint inhibits flexibility. On the other hand, the original MicroTCA base design is the ideal size for Edge-based applications, but does not offer upward scalability. The Aggregation Layer, located in the space between the Core and the Edge, is left wanting for a cost-effective standards-based solution with plenty of compute performance, flexible I/O, and high-speed bandwidth. Monterey 8000, with its mid-sized, modular footprint, fills that critical void with a flexible platform specifically suited for Next Generation applications.

"PT is exploring new horizons with the creation of Monterey, a line that encompasses our wide array of MicroTCA technology;" said John Slusser, President and CEO of PT. "We leverage our thirty year history and strong base of expertise in computing systems design to introduce a platform that fills a gap in the open-standards ecosystem - a platform that sets a higher standard upon which to measure all future performance." Slusser added, "PT was a key supporter and strong advocate for the recently announced MicroTCA.4 specification, originally conceived to address stringent requirements in the physics community. Yet PT's clarity of vision and focus on designing to future needs propelled us to take additional, unprecedented leaps in power and capacity development that led to the innovative Monterey 8000 platform. It is light years ahead of any other MicroTCA platform available today, and is architected to support the demands of a decade from now."

PT designed the Monterey 8000 platform to be fully compatible with MicroTCA.4; it offers carrier-grade five-nines availability, up to twelve AMC slots with rear transition modules (RTMs), plus dual/redundant MicroTCA carrier hubs (MCHs) with RTMs. The PT development team further enhanced the architecture with the addition of two key super-set capabilities vital for a long product life cycle:

    --  40GbE - Seamless 40Gb Ethernet extension to each AMC slot supports
        future data bandwidth demands,
    --  160 Watts per slot - Exclusive extended power design doubles the power
        budget for each AMC slot to 160 watts, anticipating the demands of
        future high-speed multi-core and special purpose processors

During the development of the MicroTCA.4 spec, it became clear the requirements are applicable to a wider range of markets outside the scientific community. In particular, the benefits of Monterey 8000 are relevant to NGN application developers in five major markets:

    --  Telecom equipment manufacturers
    --  Wireless equipment manufacturers
    --  Military/aerospace primes
    --  Commercial systems providers
    --  Industrial systems providers

When ATCA was introduced in 2002, it was the only practical open-standards platform available to implement high-density devices. The intervening decade of technology brought exponential iterations of Moore's Law, changing the ecosystem landscape dramatically with evolutions such as multi-core, hyper-threaded general-purpose processors, and multi-core packet processors. Levels of high compute-density processing that were once only possible in an ATCA environment are easily performed today on the small but powerful Monterey 8000, and it is designed to support the forecasted explosion of network traffic over the next dozen years.

See a live demonstration of Monterey 8000 in PT's booth #406 at the ATCA Summit in San Jose, November 1st and 2nd.

Online Resourceshttp://pt.com/page/monterey

About PT (http://www.pt.com)PT (NASDAQ: PTIX) is a global supplier of advanced network communications solutions to service provider, government, and OEM markets. PT's portfolio includes IP-centric network elements and applications designed for high availability, scalability, and long life cycle deployments. The industry-leading Monterey MicroTCA and IPnexus platforms anchor the company's broad range of offerings on PT's own IP-native, highly integrated platforms and element management systems. OEMs and application developers, including PT itself, leverage the robust carrier grade Linux development environment and rich suite of communications protocols (PT's NexusWare) of IPnexus Application-Ready Systems as a cornerstone component of their end product value proposition. PT's SEGway Signaling Solutions provide affordable, high density signaling, advanced routing for LTE and IMS applications, IP migration, gateway capabilities, SIP bridging, and core-to-edge distributed intelligence, as well as features such as Number Portability and SMS Spam Defense. The company's Xpress NGN applications enable evolving Mobile 2.0, Multi-media, and IMS based revenue-generating services. PT is headquartered in Rochester, NY and maintains sales and engineering offices around the world.

Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and should be read in conjunction with the Company's documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PT is a trademark of Performance Technologies, Inc. The names of actual companies, products, or services may be the trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

SOURCE  Performance Technologies, Inc.

Performance Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Noreen Jurek, Director, Marketing Communications, +1-585-784-7354, nej@pt.com, or Tony Romero, Senior Product Manager, +1-805-602-8922, tony.romero@pt.com, both of PT

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

Brightstar Extends Global Reach with HTC Agreement in Africa

HTC Appoints Brightstar to Manage Mobile Device Distribution in Sub-Saharan Region

MIAMI, BELLEVIEW, Wash. and JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Corp., a global leader in services and solutions for the wireless industry, today announced it has secured a distribution agreement with HTC in Africa. Expanding its global operations in the region, Brightstar will begin distributing all HTC mobile devices to 28 sub-Saharan countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, and Ghana. Brightstar currently distributes mobile devices for HTC in Latin America and Southeast Asia.

"We are very excited to be expanding local market presence especially given our strong infrastructure and expanding Africa presence," said Arturo Osorio, president of Brightstar Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. "We look forward to working together with HTC as we help them bring their leading portfolio of mobile devices into these key African markets."

As part of the agreement, Brightstar will initially distribute five devices, including the HTC Flyer(TM) tablet, HTC Sensation(TM), HTC Wildfire(TM), HTC Desire(TM) and HTC ChaCha(TM). Devices will be available from multiple operators, including MTN, Airtel, Vodafone/Vodacom, and from a wide range of retailers. 

"Our priority is to continue developing devices that put people at the center of the mobile experience. Leveraging Brightstar's deep industry knowledge and expertise in this field we are confident that we will continue to grow our reach and continue to build our brand in the Africa region," said Florian Seiche, president, HTC Europe, Middle East and Africa. "With Brightstar managing distribution, we can deliver powerful and unprecedented devices to our customers in these increasingly important markets."

Brightstar offers an expansive global services portfolio for wireless manufacturers, operators, retailers, government agencies, value added resellers (VARs) and consumers across 51 countries and territories on six continents.

About Brightstar Corp.

Brightstar is the world's largest specialized wireless distributor and a leading provider of diversified services focused on enhancing the performance and profitability of the key participants in the wireless device value chain. The company supports over 80,000 points of sale worldwide with operations in 51 countries and territories and provides a comprehensive range of more than 100 customized services for value-added distribution, supply chain optimization, retail, government and value-added resellers (VARs), and consumer services. Brightstar's services help customers manage the growing complexity of the wireless device value chain and enable them to increase product availability, expand their channel reach and drive supply chain efficiencies by getting the right products to the right place at the right time for the best value. For more information, please visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smart phones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.

SOURCE  Brightstar Corp.

Brightstar Corp.

CONTACT: Michele M. Merrell of Brightstar Corp., +1-305-921-1484, michele.merrell@brightstarcorp.com

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

MasterImage 3D Introduces Next Generation 3D Digital Cinema System Along with Industry's First Global Ownership Financing Program

New MI-CLARITY3D System with Flexible Business Terms Ensures Highest Quality 3D Image Presentation for Theatre Owners Around the World

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterImage 3D, Inc., the fastest growing 3D solutions provider in the world, today announced it is continuing its pioneering efforts in global 3D entertainment with the introduction of the MI-CLARITY3D digital cinema system.  A successor to its MI-2100 system, the MI-CLARITY3D enables premium 3D image quality with improved lighting efficiency, precise color accuracy and fidelity and full system automation.  Available in three models, theatre owners can select the MI-CLARITY3D system that meets their specific projection needs - Stand Alone (SA), Mezzanine Free (MX), or Remote Sliding Head (RH).  All models feature MasterImage 3D's unique Circular Polarized Filter Disc, which provides a balance of clarity and brightness with 3D filtering precision that is unequalled in the marketplace.

In an industry first, MasterImage 3D is also introducing a financing ownership program for theatre owners worldwide with little or no-money-down to help drive expansion of high quality 3D digital cinema experience.

"We listened to our customers and the marketplace and responded with a compelling combination of business and product enhancements," said Peter Koplik, President of Digital Cinema at MasterImage 3D.  "Exhibitors evaluating different offerings and VPF models have a high quality digital 3D deployment solution that includes the latest technological innovation from a reliable company and a low cost of ownership business model."

The MI-CLARITY3D comes with improved design and style elements.  Three models provide for every theatre projection need.

    --  MI-CLARITY3D SA (Stand Alone) - Smaller, lighter, and more versatile.
        Easy to install and operational in 30 minutes.
    --  MI-CLARITY3D MX (Mezzanine-Free) - For boothless projection, filter head
        mounts onto rack with control console, rack- or wall- mounted within 5m
        of filter assembly.
    --  MI-CLARITY3D RH (Remote Sliding Head) - Filter disc can fit into tight
        spaces for smaller projection booths.  Free-mounting frame allows filter
        head to move in-and-out of position of 3D/2D projection in horizontal
        and vertical motion.

Other advanced product features include an automated 3D/2D filter position with built-in memory and compatibility with high frame rate speeds.  The MasterImage 3D Eyewear circular polarizing lenses are matched to the optics of the projection filtering system. Available in a variety of styles and sizes for one-time use or re-usable.

The MI-CLARITY3D in all models and financing programs are available immediately throughout the globe.

For more information visit:  masterimage3d.com/clarity

About MasterImage 3D, Inc

MasterImage 3D, Inc provides pioneering 3D solutions for theaters and mobile devices. With digital 3D cinema systems installed in over 70 countries, MasterImage 3D is a fast-growing digital 3D cinema system supplier, offering audiences the clearest, sharpest 3D experience while providing exhibitors with a compelling ownership-based pricing model. The company invented, patented and mass-produced the cell-matrix parallax barrier, the leading 3D technology for auto-stereoscopic mobile display. It enabled one of the world's first glasses-free 3D phones and is in development for devices in 2012. Founded in 2004, the company is privately held and headquartered in Hollywood, with offices in the UK, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. (http://masterimage3d.com)

Sales contact:

Peter Koplikpeter.koplik@masterimage3d.com   +1-323-606-7811

Press contact:

Veronica Skeltonveronica@conceptpr.net+1-415-342-3435

SOURCE  MasterImage 3D, Inc.

MasterImage 3D, Inc.

Web Site: http://masterimage3d.com

Digital Realty and Clise Properties Sign Build to Suit Agreement with Equinix on Development Site in Downtown Seattle

Redevelopment project is located adjacent to the Westin Building

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR), a global provider of data center solutions, has entered into a 50/50 joint venture partnership with Clise Properties, Inc. to redevelop a six-story parking garage to include four floors of data center space.  The site is located adjacent to the Westin Building in downtown Seattle, where Digital Realty and Clise Properties are partners in an existing joint venture.

The new joint venture partnership subsequently signed a build to suit agreement with Equinix at the site, which will support 4,100 kilowatt of IT capacity.  As joint venture partners, Digital Realty and Clise Properties, Inc. are responsible for funding the base building improvements and data center shell construction.

"We are very pleased to be working with Digital Realty on this important project for Equinix," said A. M. Clise, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clise Properties, Inc.  "We have worked in close partnership with Digital Realty for a number of years at the Westin building, the Northwest region's premier Internet Gateway data center.  This new project represents our shared commitment to successfully meet our customers' ongoing data center requirements." 

"We continue to see strong demand for Platform Equinix in the Seattle market, and we are investing in the Pacific Northwest to support the requirements of our expanding customer base," said Charles Meyers, President of the Americas for Equinix.  "By leveraging the real estate acquisitions and construction expertise of Digital Realty and Clise Properties, Inc. we will be able to bring our new Seattle IBX data center online quickly and efficiently."

"This year we have seen a significant increase in demand for our build-to-suit data center solution from customers that have large expansion requirements, such as Equinix," said Michael F. Foust, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Realty.  "With our financial resources and acquisitions and development expertise, we can readily deliver to customers even the most complex projects on time and on budget.  We are very pleased to expand our successful partnership with the Clise organization on this important new facility."

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. focuses on delivering customer driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Digital Realty's customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from information technology and Internet enterprises, to manufacturing and financial services. Digital Realty's 98 properties, excluding two properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprise approximately 17.3 million square feet as of October 6, 2011, including 2.2 million square feet of space held for redevelopment. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 30 markets throughout Europe, North America, Singapore and Australia. Additional information about Digital Realty is included in the Company Overview, which is available on the Investors page of Digital Realty's website at http://www.digitalrealty.com.

About Clise Properties, Inc.

Clise Properties, Inc., a privately held company, was founded in 1889 by J.W. Clise.  The company owns and manages more than 3 million square feet of commercial property predominately in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle.  In addition to its significant land holdings, property types include office, retail, telecom, medical office, and hotels.  The company is currently headed by A. M. Clise, Chairman and CEO.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to its LEED-certified data centers. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the following: the impact of the recent deterioration in global economic, credit and market conditions including the downgrading of the U.S. government's credit rating; current local economic conditions in its geographic markets; decreases in information technology spending, including as a result of economic slowdowns or recession; adverse economic or real estate developments in its industry or the industry sectors that it sells to (including risks relating to decreasing real estate valuations and impairment charges); its dependence upon significant tenants; bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant or a significant number of smaller tenants; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants; its failure to obtain necessary debt and equity financing; increased interest rates and operating costs; risks associated with using debt to fund its business activities, including re-financing and interest rate risks, its failure to repay debt when due, adverse changes in its credit ratings or its breach of covenants or other terms contained in its loan facilities and agreements; financial market fluctuations; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; its inability to manage its growth effectively; difficulty acquiring or operating properties in foreign jurisdictions; its failure to successfully integrate and operate acquired or redeveloped properties; risks related to joint venture investments, including as a result of its lack of control of such investments; delays or unexpected costs in development or redevelopment of properties; decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates; increased competition or available supply of data center space; its inability to successfully develop and lease new properties and space held for redevelopment; difficulties in identifying properties to acquire and completing acquisitions; its inability to acquire off-market properties; its inability to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to reporting companies; its failure to maintain its status as a REIT; possible adverse changes to tax laws; restrictions on its ability to engage in certain business activities; environmental uncertainties and risks related to natural disasters; losses in excess of its insurance coverage; changes in foreign laws and regulations, including those related to taxation and real estate ownership and operation; and changes in local, state and federal regulatory requirements, including changes in real estate and zoning laws and increases in real property tax rates.  For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports and other filings by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011.  Digital Realty Trust, Inc. disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    For Additional Information:
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    A. William Stein      Pamela M. Garibaldi
    Chief Financial        Vice President, Investor
     Officer and           Relations and
    Chief Investment
     Officer              Corporate Marketing
    Digital Realty
     Trust, Inc.          Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
    +1 (415) 738-6500                +1 (415) 738-6500

SOURCE  Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

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

Broadcom Delivers Industry's First SoC to Achieve 1.25Gbps for 4G/LTE Microwave Backhaul

New Modem + Networking SoC Delivers Unparalleled Integration - Enables Radio-Optimized High Speed Traffic Delivery

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights:

    --  First Gigabit SoC for microwave backhaul delivers 25% more capacity -
        from 1024QAM to Gigabit and beyond
    --  First integrated baseband modem and network processor in one chip -
        combines functionality of 10 ASSPs
    --  Marks successful integration of Provigent within six months post
        acquisition

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced its latest innovation for 4G/LTE microwave backhaul, the BCM85620 system-on-a-chip (SoC). Designed specifically to address the need for higher bandwidth in mobile backhaul, the BCM85620 represents the industry's first solution to deliver Gigabit bandwidth and beyond and is the first SoC to combine a baseband modem and network processor in one chip. Visit http://www.broadcom.com to learn more.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52659-broadcom-delivers-industry-first-soc-achieve-4g-lte-microwave-backhaul

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With unparalleled integration, the BCM85620 combines the functionality of up to ten off-the-shelf application-specific standard parts (ASSPs) into one SoC, dramatically lowering power consumption and system costs. Today's announcement also represents the successful integration of Provigent within just six months post acquisition.

As the number of mobile users, and use of multimedia services such as streaming video continues to rise, mobile operators are investing in next generation mobile backhaul networks that enable them to meet the performance and service expectations of consumers. In order to manage this massive growth in wireless traffic and evolution of 4G/LTE networks, carriers are faced with the challenge of backhauling data from the cell sites to the core network.

With enhanced radio performance and advanced networking capabilities, the BCM85620 provides radio-optimized traffic delivery, including robust clock delivery over packet transport needed for network synchronization. Coupled with 1.25Gbps throughput and 25 percent higher capacity than existing solutions, the BCM85620 enables wireless backhaul systems to support the demanding requirements of 4G/LTE networks.

Market Drivers

    --  Global mobile backhaul expenditures are expected to reach $8B billion by
        2014(1)
    --  Ethernet is expected to be the dominant carrier technology by 2014 in
        mobile backhaul(1)
    --  Microwave backhaul is the most prevalent technology used in the global
        mobile backhaul market with >55 percent of all backhaul connections(1)

Key Facts:

    --  Industry's highest capacity (1024QAM modulation) delivers Gigabit and
        beyond performance
    --  Packet fragmentation and header compression combined with ACM-aware
        traffic management enables radio-optimized networking
    --  Robust Adaptive code and modulation (ACM) technology automatically
        provisions bandwidth
    --  Extreme phase noise tolerance reduces system cost and improves spectral
        efficiency/system gain
    --  Synchronization over packet network - SyncE and 1588 support over ACM
        and protection switching
    --  Low latency for 4G networks
    --  Integrated carrier grade network processor

Availability               The BCM85620 is now available. Visit http://www.broadcom.com to learn more.

Quotes

Dan Charash, Senior Director & General Manager, Microwave, Broadcom Corporation        "The transition to 4G and LTE networks continues to drive the need for higher capacity and packet traffic in mobile backhaul networks. With the industry's highest level of integration and Gigabit and beyond performance, the BCM85620 allows system vendors to seamlessly and cost effectively migrate existing networks to 4G/LTE. The introduction of our latest innovation within just six months of acquiring Provigent is a testament to Broadcom's ability to successfully integrate acquired technologies and rapidly introduce next generation products.".

Michael Howard, Co-founder and Principal Analyst, Carrier Networks, Infonetics             "The mobile backhaul space is undergoing major changes. The growing capacity demand and the shift from voice to data services are driving mobile backhaul networks to high capacity IP/Ethernet connections. The evolution to 4G/LTE networks will require even higher capacities and more cell site connections. Microwave currently represents 55 percent of physical backhaul connections. Innovation in this space ensures that microwave will retain its prominent position as the backhaul solution of choice."

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

    (1) Infonetics Mobile Backhaul Equipment Revenue Forecast (1Q11), $8.2B in
     revenue by 2014

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

    Contacts
    Broadcom Trade Press Contact                  Broadcom Investor Contact
    Tamara Snowden                                Chris Zegarelli
    Senior Manager, Product Communications (ING)  Director, Investor Relations
    408-922-6505                                  949-926-7567
    tamaras@broadcom.com                          czegarel@broadcom.com

SOURCE  Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Infrastructure & Networking

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

Imperial College London Takes On the Future With Network Upgrade Featuring Enhanced Mobility, Security and IPv6

Leading academic institution delivers a carrier-class, policy-driven, converged network serving 20,000 students and staff in London

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced that Imperial College London has selected its mobile network solutions for the completion of a campus-wide wired and wireless network featuring enhanced network mobility, carrier-class convergence, IPv6 and integrated policy management.

"Our network project is now delivering what the College required: secure mobility, reliability and flexibility," said Matthew Williams, Head of Networks and Infrastructure, ICT, Imperial College London. "The network is now something that everyone can take for granted. It's like your power supply, it's there, it works and you can plug in to it whenever and wherever you are."

Serving more than 20,000 students and staff across seven campuses and eight teaching hospitals in west London, Imperial College's extended campus network is vital to its mission in delivering world class academics. The scale of the project has demanded upgraded performance for wired and wireless connectivity, rich policy management with identity management and increased visibility of the entire network from Extreme Networks.

"Imperial College is effectively operating a fully converged carrier-grade Ethernet network, with different classes of users and data across a large metropolitan area," continued Williams. "The scale of our operations means we have to have an intelligent and mobile network that we can manage from anywhere and that also dynamically identifies users and devices as they log on to the network and Extreme Networks can support user and port policy all within the context of our existing management framework."

Central to the project has been the upgrade to converged carrier Ethernet capacity and resiliency, with the project nearing completion. More than one thousand switches have been implemented, including the Extreme Networks Summit® X450 and Summit® X250 switches.

Advanced IPv6 and IPv4 technology available with the ExtremeXOS(®) operating system was required in all network switches to ensure the smooth support of thousands of Internet connected devices and an array of services.

About Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks delivers networks for the mobile world. The company's open network solutions enable a seamless user experience providing a platform for improved business agility. From the converged mobile edge of enterprises to virtualized clouds, and from data centers to global carrier networks that backhaul mobile traffic, Extreme Networks extensible services architecture, sets a foundation for mobility, identity awareness and faster performance to empower people and machines to connect and move seamlessly. Extreme Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com.

Extreme Networks, the Extreme Networks logo, ExtremeXOS and Summit are registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other names are the property of their respective owners.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to features, performance, benefits, and integration of the products or the combined solution are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including network design and actual results of use of the product in different environments. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information in this release. Other important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (http://www.sec.gov).

SOURCE  Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Cross of Extreme Networks, Inc., +1-408-579-3483, gcross@extremenetworks.com

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

New Navman Wireless Vehicle Tracking Product Range Brings Much Needed Choice and Flexibility to UK Businesses

KEELE, England, October 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    With the debut of a new vehicle tracking product range, powered by its
market leading Online AVL Technology, Navman Wireless UK today said it is to
help businesses become more competitive.

    The company, who are the most chosen vehicle tracking specialist in the
UK, says its new product range Essential, Fleet+ and Complete has been
designed to offer choice and flexibility through a customized approach to
specifying vehicle tracking requirements to maximize return on investment.

    "Industry needs are continually evolving and businesses look to Navman
Wireless to provide leading-edge products and technologies that will not
only help them differentiate and compete in the markets they serve, but also
reduce costs, increase productivity and enhance service," Tony Neill,
Managing Director, Navman Wireless UK, said. "We are applying leading edge
thinking and technology to give choice and flexibility to a highly diverse
market, something which was previously unavailable."

    "Online AVL is highly sophisticated and resilient tracking technology,
which makes Essential, Fleet+ and Complete integral tools for forward
thinking businesses committed to optimising efficiencies, without
compromising on quality."

    The new product range has been developed to help businesses choose the
feature set most beneficial to their current needs with ease and confidence,
with upgrade capability for when their business grows.

    According to Navman Wireless product benefits include reduced fuel,
manpower and maintenance costs, increased productivity and enhanced customer
service.

    For more information contact Navman Wireless on +44(0)845-521-1188 or
visit http://www.navmanwireless.co.uk.

    For media enquiries please contact: Phil Shirley or Michelle Gomes at
The PR Firm Ltd on +44(0)1782-443080 or email pshirley@theprfirm.co.uk or
michelle@theprfirm.co.uk

Source: Navman Wireless

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BonitaSoft BPM Surpasses One Million Downloads and 250 Customers

Open Source Business Process Management (BPM) Leader Achieves Major Milestones Only Two Years After Incorporation and one Month After Receiving Series B Funding

SAN FRANCISCO, October 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    BonitaSoft, the leading provider of open source BPM solutions, announced
today it has surpassed one million downloads of the company's open source
business process management (BPM) suite and now has more than 250 customers.
This milestone comes one month after BonitaSoft announced $11 million in
Series B funding led by venture capital firm Serena Capital.

    When BonitaSoft was founded in 2009, the company benefited from the
momentum of the open source Bonita project, which had been through eight
years of product development. Since then BonitaSoft has experienced dramatic
growth in terms of product downloads and customer adoption. Today
BonitaSoft's BPM software has been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times in
more than 90 countries, and more than 250 customers have purchased services
as well as subscriptions for professional support and additional
productivity features. BonitaSoft is also adding one new customer every two
days.

    "2011 has been a watershed year for BonitaSoft," said Miguel Valdes
Faura, BonitaSoft CEO. "Having amassed more than 1 million downloads and 250
paying customers in less than two years as a company, we are now clearly the
fastest-growing BPM vendor."

    "The BPM market has experienced tremendous growth over the past several
years," said Bertrand Diard, CEO of Talend and member of BonitaSoft's Board
of Directors. "I am pleased to see BonitaSoft achieve for BPM what Talend is
doing for integration, leveraging the same open source principles and
business model. BonitaSoft is democratizing the BPM market with a
cost-effective solution that offers features on par with leading proprietary
suites. The tremendous momentum that BonitaSoft is enjoying both in the
community and in the market clearly validates the opportunity and indicates
an even stronger potential for future growth."

    BonitaSoft has recently added a number of high-profile organizations and
companies to its growing customer list including LexisNexis, Stanford
University, PwC, DirectTV, Yellow Pages, and BBVA Bank.

    Additional Resources

   
    - Download Bonita
      [http://www.bonitasoft.com/products/BPM__workflow_overview.php ] Open
      [http://www.bonitasoft.com/products/bonita-open-solution-open-source-bpm ]
      Solution
      [http://www.bonitasoft.com/products/BPM__workflow_overview.php ]
    - Download BonitaSoft's
      [http://www.bonitasoft.com/news/resources.php ] white
      [http://www.bonitasoft.com/resources/documentation-library ] papers
      [http://www.bonitasoft.com/news/resources.php ]
    - Visit the BonitaSoft [http://www.bonitasoft.com/blog ] blog
      [http://www.bonitasoft.com/company/blog ]
    - Follow @ [http://twitter.com/bonitasoft ] BonitaSoft
      [http://twitter.com/bonitasoft ] on Twitter

    About BonitaSoft

    BonitaSoft democratizes business process management (BPM) by bringing
powerful, easy-to-integrate, and user-friendly, open source BPM to
organizations of all sizes and industries. BonitaSoft and its open source
community deliver an unmatched ecosystem of connectors for nearly any
application and system. With the BonitaSoft suite, organizations can model,
automate and optimize process workflows in Finance, Human Resources, Sales,
Marketing, Supply Chain, E-Government, and more, according to their
respective business or technical roles. The fastest-growing BPM provider,
BonitaSoft has more than one million downloads, more than 250 customers and
more than 10,000 community members.

Source: BonitaSoft

Media Contact: Leslie Johnson, LEWIS Pulse for BonitaSoft, +1-415-875-7494, Leslie.johnson@lewispulse.com

Thrills Rise for SEGA at Six Flags' Fright Fest

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, and SEGA® of America, Inc. introduced a program to promote three video game titles at Six Flags Fright Fest, which is presented by SNICKERS®.

SEGA will be promoting their newest game titles, Sonic Generations(TM), Rise of Nightmares(TM), and The House of the Dead: OVERKILL(TM) - Extended Cut, at Six Flags theme parks across the country through the end of October. The multi-faceted promotion includes hands-on SEGA Game Zones at participating parks and marketing across Six Flags Digital Networks, including Six Flags TV, Digital Menu Boards, and Jumbotron networks. 

Sonic Generations, rated E for "Everyone" will be featured throughout the parks during the day. Both Rise of Nightmares and The House of the Dead, rated M for "Mature" audiences, will be highlighted during the Fright Fest night-time events that feature bone-chilling walk-through attractions, eerie shows and teeth-chattering thrill rides geared toward older audiences.

As a part of the partnership, Six Flags will launch the "Rise of Nightmares Six Flags Fright Fest Sweepstakes" that allows guests a chance to win a VIP package valid for the 2012 season as well as a Rise of Nightmares game and custom Xbox 360® video game entertainment system from Microsoft with Kinect(TM). The sweepstakes will be promoted via the Six Flags Media Networks, at sixflags.com, and through local in-market radio stations.

"Six Flags and SEGA® games are both synonymous with adrenaline-pumping thrills and excitement," said Marcella Churchill, Director of Marketing at SEGA of America. "Sonic the Hedgehog has entertained the masses for over 20 years with its fast-speed fun while The House of the Dead and Rise of Nightmares are bringing over-the-top horror to the mature living rooms. We could not think of a better partnership to express these qualities."

"This partnership is a true testament to our ability to tailor programming suitable for a specific demographic," said David McKillips, Senior Vice President Corporate Alliances & Partnership Marketing. "Sonic Generations is the perfect fit for our family-themed daytime entertainment just as Rise of Nightmares and The House of the Dead, both M-rated, will only be enjoyed by our more mature audiences at Fright Fest night events."

Six Flags is open for Fright Fest weekends in October. For more information, visit frightfest.sixflags.com.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme park company with approximately $1.0 billion in revenue and 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 50 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American Publishing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA's global website site is located at http://www.sega.com/us.

SOURCE  Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

CONTACT: Sandra Daniels of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, +1-972-595-5178, sdaniels@sftp.com; or Kerstin Mueller of SEGA of America, Inc., +1-425-701-3812, Kerstin.mueller@sega.com

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

InfoTech Releases 2012 Version of Media Management System

InfoTech announces the release of its revolutionary new version of the Media Management System (MMS ver. 2012), its web-based solution for direct response campaign management

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the key new features introduced with this release include:

- A New Prebuy Module: Allows buyers to construct various media plans for a campaign, compare the plans and identify which one best meets campaign goals, and activate that plan so buys can be placed.

- Advanced reporting capabilities: Supports multi-channel marketing. Users can easily compare broadcast, online, mobile, print and other marketing channels.

- Shortcuts: Automatically create and email PI payout reports to all stations and media outlets with active PI contracts.

"The 2012 release of MMS is part of InfoTech's ongoing dedication to offering our direct response clients state-of-the-art applications," said Derek Viglianti, InfoTech's EVP of Marketing Systems. "We are constantly responding to client needs, while using the most advanced Web technology available." Regarding future releases, Mr. Viglianti said, "We have many more features on the way, including reporting on iPad and other tablet devices."

About InfoTech:

Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, with offices in Minot, North Dakota and other locations, InfoTech is a software house and systems integration company offering a variety of services and products, including: Financial Services Software, Marketing Systems, Federal/DoD Systems, Labor Management Systems, Application Development & Integration, IT Outsourcing and other related technology services. To learn more, visit http://www.infotechfb.com or contact InfoTech at (212) 245-4222.

About MMS:

InfoTech's Media Management System is a Web-based solution for direct response campaigns across various media, including broadcast, print, Internet and more. Long form, short form and per inquiry are easily managed, from initial planning, buying and traffic to data import, results analysis and export to accounting systems.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

SOURCE  InfoTech Solutions for Business

InfoTech Solutions for Business

CONTACT: Matti Kon, InfoTech Solutions for Business, +1-212-245-4222, mkon@infotechfb.com, http://www.infotechfb.com

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

High-Tech Bridge Joins OWASP as Supporter Organization

GENEVA, October 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    High-Tech Bridge SA, a leading Swiss information security company, is
proud to announce that it joins Open Web Application Security Project
(OWASP) as a Supporter Organization. As a Supporter Organization, High-Tech
Bridge will have a collective voice via the OWASP Global Industry Committee
(GIC). The Committee shall expand awareness and promote the inclusion of
software security best practices in Industry, Government, Academia as well
as regulatory agencies, and be a voice for industry. High-Tech Bridge will
also have a supporting member vote in elections and on issues that shape the
direction of the OWASP community.

    Frederic Bourla, head of High-Tech Bridge's Ethical Hacking department,
says, "Today vulnerable web applications represent one of the biggest risks
for the majority of businesses. Our practice in computer forensics shows
that at least 60% of remote intrusions start with web application
compromise. OWASP Project has a number of valuable tools and documents aimed
to improve security of web applications that we use during penetration tests
[https://www.htbridge.ch/pages/services/penetration_tests.html ]. OWASP is a
perfect example of non-profit community that significantly improves global
information security, and at High-Tech Bridge we are glad to be able to
support OWASP by available means."

    About High-Tech Bridge

    High-Tech Bridge SA is a leading Swiss information security company,
based in Geneva. Core expertise of High-Tech Bridge is penetration testing
and computer forensics. Vendor and product neutral approach, internal
Research & Development department assure the highest quality of High-Tech
Bridge security services.

    High-Tech Bridge at Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/htbridge ]

    High-Tech Bridge at Youtube [http://www.youtube.com/user/htbridge ]

    High-Tech Bridge at Scribd [http://www.scribd.com/htbridge ]

    High-Tech Bridge at DailyMotion [http://www.dailymotion.com/htbridge ]

    About OWASP

    The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a 501c3
not-for-profit worldwide charitable organization focused on improving the
security of application software. OWASP mission is to make application
security visible, so that people and organizations can make informed
decisions about true application security risks. More information can be
found at: http://www.owasp.org

   
    Contacts
    Mr. Sebastien Flaccavento
    Tel: +41-22-560-68-43
    Email:  press@htbridge.ch
    Website:  https://www.htbridge.ch

Source: High-Tech Bridge SA

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Kelley Blue Book Launches the AutoTrader.com Powered 'Trade-In Marketplace' to Provide Consumers with Instant Offers for Their Trade-In Vehicles

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book's http://www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information today announces a partnership with AutoTrader.com to provide the Trade-In Marketplace tool on kbb.com.  Consumers can visit the Trade-In Marketplace on the Kelley Blue Book website to generate instant offers for their current vehicles, which can be used towards the purchase of their next vehicle or redeemed for cash. Consumers can use the instant trade-in offer, which is backed by a check from AutoTrader.com, to easily trade in or sell a car to a participating dealer.  If the vehicle description provided is accurate, consumers never have to accept less for their trade-in.

Kelley Blue Book has provided consumers with reliable trade-in values on its top-rated website http://www.kbb.com since 1995 and is backed by 85 years of trust.  Consumers can still use the Kelley Blue Book® Trade-In Value, which is based on millions of actual trade-in transactions from across the U.S. and verified weekly by the company's statisticians, to negotiate with a dealer, or they can take the next step and use the Trade-In Marketplace to generate an instant trade-in offer. The Trade-In Marketplace offer can then be redeemed with a participating dealer, and consumers can either use the amount toward the purchase of a new car or redeem the offer for cash.

"Kelley Blue Book has partnered with AutoTrader.com's Trade-In Marketplace to provide consumers with an easy way to trade in or sell their current vehicles," said Justin Yaros, executive vice president of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.  "In addition to Kelley Blue Book's top-notch values, this new option provides consumers further peace of mind that they can get an actual offer online to trade in or sell their current cars quickly and easily.  And best of all, that offer is backed 100% by AutoTrader.com."

A Trade-In Marketplace offer is:

    --  A quick and easy way to trade in or sell a vehicle to a dealer
    --  An actual offer, redeemable right now, pending inspection
    --  100% backed by AutoTrader.com
    --  A safe bet for consumers to have in their pockets, so they never have to
        accept less
    --  Based on specific elements of a car, like history, color, condition and
        market demand

Here's how it works:

    --  Anyone looking to trade-in or sell a car can now visit Kelley Blue
        Book's kbb.com to get a free, instant trade-in offer backed by
        AutoTrader.com.  For details, visit http://www.kbb.com/trade-in-a-car/.
    --  The seller will then provide information about the vehicle, including
        its year, make and model, major factory-installed options, additional
        upgrades, maintenance information and details about the car's condition,
        including any major repairs or accident damage.
    --  The Trade-In Marketplace from AutoTrader.com will calculate an instant
        trade-in offer using historical data from hundreds of thousands of
        vehicle transactions combined with up-to-the-minute supply and demand
        information.
    --  The seller will then print the offer certificate and take it to one of
        the local dealerships listed on the certificate honoring the offer.  The
        dealer will verify that the information provided by the seller is
        correct.
    --  The seller can receive a check by redeeming the offer or can use the
        amount toward the purchase of another vehicle. And that's it! The
        process is fast, easy and free.

"Negotiating the value of their trade-in has long been a major pain point with consumers, and the Trade-In Marketplace helps alleviate that pain by giving them the certainty of an instant offer--backed by a check--from AutoTrader.com," said Brian Skutta, Trade-In Marketplace general manager at AutoTrader.com. "We're excited to partner with Kelley Blue Book to bring this revolutionary tool to the millions of shoppers on kbb.com."

Participating dealers in the Trade-In Marketplace network are required to honor all instant trade-in offers generated through the tool, provided that the vehicle is described accurately by the consumer.

For more information and news from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit http://www.kbb.com/media/, follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/kelleybluebook (or @kelleybluebook), or like our page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kbb.

About AutoTrader.com

Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com, created in 1997, is the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location millions of new cars, used cars and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private sellers and is a leading online resource for auto dealers, individuals and manufacturers to advertise and market their vehicles to in-market shoppers.  The company also provides a robust suite of software tools for dealers and manufacturers to help them manage and market their vehicle inventory and display advertising on the Internet.  AutoTrader.com continues to grow key business metrics, including revenue, profitability and site traffic.  Today, AutoTrader.com attracts more than 15 million unique monthly visitors who utilize the site to review descriptions, photos and videos of vehicles for sale; research and compare vehicles; review pricing and specials; and read auto-related content like buying and selling tips and editorial coverage of major auto shows and automotive trends.  AutoTrader.com operates two other auto marketing brands, AutoTraderClassics.com and AutoTraderLatino.com. AutoTrader.com also owns used vehicle management software company vAuto, Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), HomeNet Automotive, a leading provider of online inventory management and merchandising solutions for the automotive retail industry and VinSolutions, a leading provider of end-to-end solution platforms for dealers.  AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor.  For more information, please visit http://www.autotrader.com.

About Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com)

Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the industry.  Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website http://www.kbb.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In and Retail Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new cars this week.  The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies as well as governmental agencies.  Kbb.com provides consumer pricing and information on minivans, pickup-trucks, cars, hybrids and SUVs.  Kelley Blue Book Co. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoTrader.com.

SOURCE  Kelley Blue Book

Kelley Blue Book

CONTACT: Robyn Eagles, +1-949-268-3049, reagles@kbb.com, or Brenna Robinson, +1-949-267-4781, berobinson@kbb.com, or Julie Shipp, +1-404-568-7914, julie.shipp@autotrader.com

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

Blackboard and Internships.com Announce Partnership

Integration to Bring Job Search and Career Building Tools into Blackboard Learn

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackboard Inc. and Internships.com, the world's largest internships marketplace, today announced plans to integrate job search and career building tools and resources directly in the Blackboard Learn((TM)) online teaching and learning platform.

The planned integration will enable students to search and apply for internships, student jobs and entry level positions within the course platform. Students will also be able to take advantage of the full suite of career tools from Internships.com including a social media integration that will enable student job seekers to leverage their Facebook network to find jobs and get introduced to hiring companies.

The effort will support institutional career placement and counseling offices and provide them information about student behavior in aggregate to better help them match students with opportunities. The integration will support and follow all existing institutional policies and practices.

"As a company, Blackboard is committed to providing the best tools to help students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom and we know career development is an important part of the education experience," said Michael Chasen, CEO and President of Blackboard. "This partnership with Internships.com gives us the opportunity to provide resources within the learning management platform that help students succeed beyond just the academic setting."

The planned integration will be available through a Blackboard Building Block((TM)) for the  Blackboard Learn platform.

"With unemployment remaining so high in the United States, the key for student job seekers is not only to find and apply to available work opportunities, but also to prepare themselves to be hired through career content and tools," said Mr. Robin D. Richards, Chairman and CEO of Internships.com. "We are honored to enter this partnership with a leader in the higher education industry and further distribute our world class social recruiting tools, features, and content to the next generation of America's great employees."

The announcement was made at EDUCAUSE 2011, the higher education community's premier information technology event. With the multi-year, exclusive distribution deal for Blackboard's North America Higher Education clients, Internships.com becomes a Blackboard Premier Partner ((TM)) in the Blackboard Partnerships Program((TM)).

For more information about Blackboard Learn, please visit http://www.blackboard.com/learn. For more information about Internships.com, please visit http://www.internships.com.

About Blackboard Inc.

Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. Founded in 1997, Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

About Internships.com

Internships.com is the world's largest internship marketplace bringing students, employers and higher education together in one centralized location. The innovative, Los Angeles based company, develops a wide variety of interactive, world-class tools and services to enable every student, employer and educator to better understand and optimize internship opportunities. For additional information, please visit http://www.internships.com. For tips on finding internships, hot internship listings and internship advice, follow Internships.com on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/internships) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/internships.com).

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard and other statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-K filed on February 18, 2011 and Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2011 with the SEC.  In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of October 19, 2011. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to October 19, 2011.

SOURCE  Blackboard Inc.; Internships.com

Blackboard Inc.; Internships.com

CONTACT: Matthew Maurer of Blackboard Inc., +1-202-463-4860 ext. 2637, matthew.maurer@blackboard.com; or Yair Riemer of Internships.com, +1-818-260-3134, YRiemer@internships.com

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

Sabian Launches New Website with Shopatron-Enabled eCommerce Store

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative cymbal maker SABIAN has added eCommerce capability to its newly launched website, thanks to a partnership with global eCommerce provider Shopatron, a company specializing in eCommerce solutions for brands and manufacturers.

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Now online shoppers searching for the perfect cymbal sound can complete their purchase without ever leaving the SABIAN website. It's a great addition to a website that already offers a number of online innovations--like the option to see videos on product pages, create custom cymbal setups using the SABIAN Set-Up Builder and find the perfect sound with the Band & Orchestral Sound Calculator.

In addition, Shopatron is the only eCommerce solution that offers the added benefit of retailer-integrated fulfillment. That means purchases made through SABIAN's online store are transferred to a local SABIAN dealer who fulfills the order by shipping the product or hosting the customer for an in-store pickup.

"Being able to include our retailers in the online process sold us on Shopatron," says Peter Stairs, Sabian VP of Sales. "Not only does it support our retailers, but it also benefits our customers, who get the convenience of buying online but still enjoy the expertise and personal service offered by a local dealer in their area."

"eCommerce adoption in the musical instrument industry is exploding, and it's clear that a retail-integrated eCommerce model is one preferred by the industry," says Ed Stevens, Founder and CEO of Shopatron.

Shopatron has added 10 new music instrument brands so far in 2011, for a total of 50 brands supported by over 1,000 music dealers fulfilling orders. Music instrument brands on Shopatron have seen exponential sales growth, with an average 31% increase in same-store sales between Q2 2011 and Q2 2010.

For more information about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com or call 866-625-5050.

About SABIAN

SABIAN is globally renowned as the world's leading designer and maker of cymbals, offering instruments and sounds for every musical application, playing level and price point. Situated in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada, and with offices in the US, the UK and Europe, SABIAN is the world's most innovative cymbal maker. For more information about SABIAN and its products, please visit the company online at http://www.sabian.com.

About Shopatron

Founded in 2001, Shopatron is the only eCommerce solution in the world that can drive more online sales while, at the same time, increasing a company's sales through the retail channel. Working with over 1,000 brands and 18,000 retail partners across more than 35 industries, Shopatron offers an innovative and flexible approach to eCommerce that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers.

With Shopatron's eCommerce solution for brands, Coex Freedom, manufacturers sell on their website and send orders to their retail partners for fulfillment. This solution eliminates channel conflict, builds retailer relationships, grows distribution and increases overall sales for the brand. Shopatron's solution for multi-channel retailers, Coex Private, allows retailers to fulfill orders from all inventory centers, including both retail stores and distribution centers. Shopatron's distributed order management model also enables in-store pickup to drive foot traffic into brick-and-mortar locations for additional services and add-on sales.

Shopatron clients include top brands like Louisville Slugger, Suzuki, Polaroid, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, American Tire Distributors and Sport Chalet. The company is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

SOURCE  Shopatron

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Shopatron

CONTACT: Micaela Hichborn, Shopatron, Inc., +1-805-269-5200, pr@shopatron.com

Web Site: http://ecommerce.shopatron.com

Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) Announces Agreement with Applied Computer Education Services, Inc. (ACES) to Offer "Virtual Wound(TM)," - Web-Based Education for Wound Care Medical Specialists

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 19, 2011  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) announces the Virtual Wound(TM) - an exciting and unique online educational opportunity for AAWC members through a partnership with Applied Computer Education Services, Inc. (ACES).  Grounded in best practice and evidence-based medicine, the Virtual Wound(TM) provides an unparalleled learning experience that is self-paced and interactive. The program blends traditional teaching with advances in technology.  Through an interactive user interface, the program provides a basic wound assessment tool, followed by five learning modules featuring a wounded "avatar" (graphical representation of a wounded human being.)  The modules embrace all aspects of adult learning with high-fidelity computer generated scenarios, photographs and real-world case presentations. The learner is able to examine and treat the injury while guided by best practices and simultaneously receiving visual feedback about the interventions and plan of care. 

The availability of the Virtual Wound(TM) modules helps foster AAWC's goal to spread awareness about advanced, evidence-based wound care.  The Virtual Wound(TM) is time-efficient, cost-efficient, intuitive and user-friendly.  Directed questions, supplemental resources, and video lessons guide the learner through the pathophysiology, examination and interventions for specific wound etiologies.  The experience mimics that of real world clinical decision-making based upon a case history and avatar presentation.  As the learner interacts, examines and manages the avatar, the wound evolves providing the user with a comprehensive experience for knowledge acquisition.  This allows for "successful failure" - where learners' can make mistakes without harm to real patients.  Wound care medical specialists are encouraged to view the AAWC website to sample the Virtual Wound(TM) and to join AAWC for full access to the entire set of modules.

ABOUT AAWC - AAWC's mission is to be the leader in interdisciplinary wound healing and tissue preservation. As the largest, not-for-profit, multi-specialty organization in the United States dedicated to the research and clinical application of evidence-based wound care, AAWC offers membership to everyone involved in the healing of wounds, including healthcare professionals, patients, lay-caregivers, clinics/facilities, corporations, students, retirees, and advocates. Patients and their lay-caregivers may join free for life and they will receive information and updates on how AAWC is working to improve the quality of life for the millions who suffer with wounds.

SOURCE  Association for the Advancement of Wound Care

Association for the Advancement of Wound Care

CONTACT: Tina Thomas, Executive Director, AAWC, +1-800-237-7285, ext. 223

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

New VMAXe Enhancements Deliver More Powerful, Trusted and Efficient Enterprise Storage for VMware Environments

VMAXe Accelerates Virtualization of Mission Critical Applications with New VMware vSphere 5 Integration

HOPKINTON, Mass., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

News Summary:

    --  EMC® Symmetrix® VMAXe® delivers more powerful capabilities with
        increased scale--now supports over 1,000 drives--and availability of an
        all-Flash VMAXe configuration.
    --  EMC now provides more trusted enterprise storage with a new version of
        EMC Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF) disaster recovery software for
        VMAXe--SRDFe.
    --  Building upon EMC's industry-leading VMware integration, VMAXe now
        offers even more efficient enterprise storage with new integration with
        VMware vSphere® 5 cloud infrastructure platform, and new support for
        100 GB Flash and 2.5" SAS disk drives.

Full Story:

HOPKINTON, MA--October 19, 2011--EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced several key enhancements to the VMAXe enterprise storage system--announced in July--delivering customers with limited storage expertise and IT resources even more powerful, trusted and efficient enterprise storage. The VMAXe is now more powerful with support for more-than 1,000 drives, and is available as an all-Flash VMAXe configuration; is more trusted with a new disaster recovery software option called SRDFe; and is even more efficient with new support for 100 GB Flash and 2.5" SAS disk drives. EMC also extended its industry-leading integration with VMware, offering new VMAXe integration with VMware vSphere 5 cloud infrastructure platform. It's these type of customer-driven innovations which led customers to recognize EMC as the #1 storage choice for Microsoft, Oracle and other mission critical environments in a recent survey by IDC(1).

Technology Highlights:

    --  More Powerful: The VMAXe delivers even more scale supporting more-than
        1,000-drives in a fully-populated VMAXe array--operating with a choice
        of either 96 GB or 128 GB of cache. The VMAXe is also now available as
        an all-Flash configuration (also available with VMAX), which is ideal
        for customers requiring the lowest response time, highest I/Os per
        second, and most energy-efficient systems in their virtual data center.

    --  More Trusted: The new SRDFe for VMAXe is a version of EMC's SRDF that is
        sized specifically for VMAXe environments--supporting replication for up
        to 8,000 Symmetrix devices, which can include a mix of those in
        synchronous or asynchronous, and adaptive copy modes. In addition to the
        already available EMC RecoverPoint on VMAXe, customers now have more
        options in deploying either of these industry-leading disaster recovery
        solutions. With both SRDFe and RecoverPoint supported on VMAXe,
        customers now have multiple ways to integrate with VMware's vCenter Site
        Recovery Manager 5.

    --  More Efficient: New VMAXe support for VMware vCenter(TM) Server
        plug-ins, enabling coordination between the VMware platform and either
        VMAXe or VMAX,® provides built-in storage insight in the VMware
        environment. This supports intelligent virtual machine storage
        provisioning, bolsters storage troubleshooting, and enables the VMware
        Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) solution related use cases for
        storage. This bi-directional "server-to-storage" and "storage-to-server"
        capability is unique to EMC. Additionally, customers now have the
        industry's most flexible configurations to leverage Flash
        technology--including new 100 GB drives, Fibre Channel, SATA, and new
        highly efficient 2.5" SAS drives in the same disk array enclosure.
        Support for these new drive technologies further exploit the cost and
        performance efficiencies available with EMC FAST VP (Fully Automated
        Storage Tiering for Virtual Pools).

About VMAXe

VMAXe extends the reach of the Symmetrix family to a new category of customers in the mid- to high-end enterprise, as well as emerging markets around the globe. Even more customers can now gain significant benefits within their data center with minimal risk using the proven and trusted Symmetrix platform technology.

The VMAXe uses the same industry leading Virtual Matrix Architecture(TM) and innovative software as larger VMAX systems used in the world's largest data centers.  Designed for organizations with limited storage expertise and IT resources, it features a new hardware design for a smaller footprint, and built-in software for fast installation, configuration and management.

The rapid adoption of cloud computing around the world is creating exponential data growth that many organizations are struggling to manage with limited staff, space and budgets.  The VMAXe addresses these challenges with the most sophisticated levels of storage automation, simplified management and provisioning, scalable performance, local and remote replication and the ability to simultaneously support thousands of virtual machines from VMware and others.

Customer Quote

Brian Carpenter, Director of Information Technology at Heritage Auctions

"Heritage Auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world. The VMAXe is a killer product, which is why we chose it for our mission-critical SQL Server-based website, auction applications and to accelerate our move to a 98% virtualized infrastructure. With these new enhancements - 100 GB flash drives, 2.5" SAS, new VMware integration, and SRDFe - combined with EMC FAST VP and RecoverPoint software, the VMAXe delivers the power, availability, and efficiencies we need to respond to any request while also keeping our data highly available and secure. The VMAXe just keeps getting better."

Analyst Quote

Mark Peters, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group

"Mission critical virtualized server environments of all sizes require storage that provides high levels of performance, availability, data integrity, and security; however it's increasingly important - given the 'ultra' demands of today's new virtual data centers - to have storage that can also self-tune and optimize itself for virtual computing. VMAX and VMAXe both offer all the above attributes, together with tight support for the latest VMware capabilities; the package is now made more attractive with additional drive technology options and flexibility that extend customers' choices in terms of cost and performance."

EMC Executive Quote

Brian Gallagher, President, Enterprise Storage Division, EMC

"The Symmetrix VMAX family continues to be the #1 storage choice for virtual environments because of EMC's industry-leading VMware integration and unique FAST VP technology for cost and performance optimization. The VMAXe enables more IT organizations, both domestically and in rapidly expanding markets such as India, China, Eastern Europe and others, to accelerate their journey to cloud computing. Adoption rates of VMAXe have exceeded expectations--and EMC will continue to innovate to deliver scalable performance, automated tiering and other high-end capabilities--such as SRDFe, new drive support, VMware integration and new levels of scale--at the right level for this type of customer."

Additional Resources

    --  Read about Symmetrix VMAXe
    --  Read how Heritage Auctions relies on Symmetrix VMAXe

About EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing.  Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way.

(1) IDC, Storage User Demand Study, 2011 -- Spring Edition: Unlocking the Minds of Storage Users, Doc # 230148, Sep 2011

EMC, Symmetrix, VMAX, VMAXe, and Virtual Matrix Architecture are trademarks or registered trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. VMware, d VMware vSphere and VMware vCenter are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company. All other trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Katryn McGaughey, +1-508-293-7717, katryn.mcgaughey@emc.com

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

D-Link Expands IP Surveillance Solutions with High Definition IP Cameras

New cameras offer smarter approach to surveillance for enhanced monitoring and greater flexibility for businesses

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link, the cost-effective, standards-based unified networking solutions provider for small business and medium enterprise IT environments, today announced three high definition (HD) IP cameras in an expansion of its growing range of IP surveillance solutions. The D-Link® DCS-3716 and DCS-2210/2230 cameras are equipped with advanced multi-megapixel image sensors for increased resolution, which is ideal for remote monitoring and capturing sharper details such as reading license plates or facial details. With this level of detail, businesses can reduce the number of cameras deployed and achieve more flexibility from their surveillance systems.

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"As the IP surveillance industry continues to grow, D-Link is committed to developing innovative cameras like the DCS-3716 and DCS-2210/2230 to ensure customers can implement cutting-edge, cost-effective surveillance solutions," said Vance Kozik, director of product marketing, IP Surveillance for D-Link. "D-Link's complete IP surveillance solutions that integrate IP cameras with network switches and storage allow customers to integrate smarter solutions that offer the flexibility to adapt to their changing security needs."

Easy Integration, Management and Flexibility

IT managers currently using analog CCTV surveillance solutions require ease-of-integration and scalability as they transition to IP technology. The D-Link® DCS-3716 and DCS-2210/2230 HD resolution cameras are equipped with high-end features that are not typically available with CCTV solutions such as high-quality resolution and multi-stream support, which provides simultaneous monitoring for numerous users to monitor, and the ability to view up to 32 cameras from a central location using the included D-ViewCam(TM) software. All three cameras are ONVIF-compliant, the leading universal standard for the interface of network video products, for interoperability with a larger range of VMS systems. 

The DCS-3716 and DCS-2230/2210 IP cameras offer additional functionality such asa new, robust web interface and advanced integrated motion detection. The cameras also offer the ability to connect to existing alarm systems for tamper detection and to easily monitor and store surveillance footage. Each is a true day/night surveillance solution, utilizing a Sony® Exmor sensor, which allows the DCS-3716 and DCS-2230/2210 to capture more light in dark areas. The cameras also come with an SD card slot providing local storage for continued recording even if there is a network outage, two-way audio support with built-in microphone and speaker, and Power over Ethernet (PoE)[1] support to easily place cameras in areas where no power outlet is readily available.

D-Link's Comprehensive IP Surveillance Solution

D-Link's new IP cameras can be incorporated with D-Link high-performance/high-availability IP network storage and network switches that support Auto Surveillance Virtual LANs, providing businesses with a comprehensive IP surveillance solution. D-Link's unique Auto Surveillance VLAN technology automates the configuration of data and surveillance video transmission through a single switch to ensure the quality of real-time video without compromising the transmission of network data. D-Link solutions ensure interoperability, ease of integration and a single support call for troubleshooting, allowing IT managers to leverage these affordable IP surveillance and networking solutions in multi-vendor IT infrastructures without being locked into proprietary hardware, software or service requirements.

About the DCS-3716 Three Megapixel Day & Night WDR IP Camera

The DCS-3716 Three Megapixel Day & Night WDR IP Camera, which provides HD video (up to 2048 x 1536), is suitable for effectively monitoring areas previously only serviced by multiple CCTV or lower resolution IP cameras. The camera also features a unique "simultaneous stream" capability, which allows multiple users to log-in and view live H.264, MPEG-4, or MJPEG streams at the same time on a wide range of devices, including smartphones or desktop computer, without disrupting the monitoring or video storage process. The DCS-3716 is easy to install and delivers clear multi-megapixel images in the most adverse lighting conditions and, when used in conjunction with infrared (IR) lighting, it provides visibility in total darkness through the use of an infrared cut removable (ICR) filter. For applications where even greater detail is needed, the DCS-3716 implements a 3 megapixel CMOS sensor and IR-corrected Varifocal lens and supports Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) functionality providing properly exposed video even under strong backlighting conditions.

About the DCS-2210 Full HD Cube (PoE) and DCS-2230 Full HD Cube (Wireless N) Cameras

The D-Link DCS-2210 Full HD Cube (PoE) and DCS-2230 Full HD Cube (Wireless N) Network Cameras are versatile surveillance solutions also capable of capturing high-quality, full HD video and stills. Suitable for SOHO environments, both cameras include built-in passive infrared (PIR) sensor for improved motion detection accuracy. Equipped with their own web interface, D-Link HD Cube cameras can be accessed remotely from anywhere over the Internet using a 3GPP-enabled mobile device. These cameras also implement an electronic pan/tilt/zoom (ePTZ) feature, allowing for the selection of a target region for close-up viewing simply by clicking on the video feed displayed in a browser.

Pricing & Availability

The DCS-3716, DCS-2210 and DCS-2230 cameras will be available in November 2011. All of D-Link's IP surveillance cameras, network switches and IP storage products are sold through D-Link's vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers, solution providers and distributors. 

Detailed specifications for the DCS-3716 and DCS-2210/2230 IP surveillance cameras are available at http://ipsurveillance.dlink.com/. 

About D-Link

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2011, D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management.  For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, http://www.dlink.ca or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-ViewCam, D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2011.D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

[1] PoE applicable only to DCS-3716 and DCS-2210; DCS-2230 includes 802.11n wireless for fast and easy integration

SOURCE  D-Link

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D-Link

CONTACT: Denise Keddy of D-Link Systems, Inc., +1-714-885-6318, denise.keddy@dlink.com; or Becki Gervin of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1070, bgervin@walt.com

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

Violin Memory Launches World's Fastest Flash Memory Arrays in Europe and Challenges Industry to Reduce Total Cost of Ownership by 10x

CAMBERLEY, England, October 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    AlwaysOn Company of the Year introduces a new standard in enterprise
storage and pledges to accelerate business-critical applications and deliver
significant cost reductions at IPExpo 2011, Stand D11

    Violin Memory [http://www.violin-memory.com ], provider of the world's
fastest and most scalable Memory Arrays, is introducing its 6000 Series
flash Memory Arrays
[http://www.violin-memory.com/products/6000-memory-array ] to the European
market today, at IPExpo 2011. The company, launching with European
headquarters in Camberley, UK, is also challenging the industry to
dramatically increase performance and simultaneously see significant Total
Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions.

    Violin is driving a game-changing TCO model within the enterprise with
10x savings as an achievable goal. Its challenge to the market and
enterprise-class customers will demonstrate how new storage solutions can
drastically reduce data storage operating costs, whilst simultaneously
delivering unmatched levels of performance.

    The company has outlined a series of questions
[http://info.violin-memory.com/IPExpoLondon2011_Violin-TCO-Challenge.html ]
that enterprises should be asking of their data centers, detailing higher
levels of expectation around bandwidth, capacity, processing time, latency,
cost, utilisation, and storage/carbon footprint. These include:

   
    - 10x improvements to bandwidth and IOPS, 10 million IOPS and
      40 GB/sec of bandwidth per industry standard rack
    - 10x latency reduction, read and write respond in micro rather
      than milliseconds
    - applications performing up to 2-5x faster
    - up to 10m transactions per second from a single 19" rack
    - increased server utilization by 75%
    - storage footprint, carbon footprint and power consumption
      reductions of 75%-90%

    "Violin Memory is entering the European market with something
fundamentally new to say to CIOs about storage performance and economics,"
said Garry Veale, MD EMEA
[http://www.violin-memory.com/news/press-releases/hp-vice-president-garry-veale-joins-violin-memory-as-managing-director-of-its-european-division ]
, at
Violin Memory. "By focusing beyond performance and addressing critical
enterprise requirements such as high availability, serviceability, and cost
of ownership, we aim to demonstrate that the future of storage within the
Global 2000 is Flash Memory Arrays."

    Violin's Memory Arrays are changing the data center for companies like
AOL, [http://www.aol.com ] Revlon [http://www.revlon.com ] and Microsoft
[http://www.microsoft.com ] through its patent-pending flash vRAID
technology. This advanced technology was used by IBM [http://www.ibm.com ]
to shatter the existing General Parallel File System (GPFS) world record,
and by HP [http://www.hp.com ] to set new TPC-E and TPC-C industry-leading
server benchmarks.

    Don Basile
[http://www.violin-memory.com/company/management-team/#basile ], CEO, (ex
Fusion-io [http://www.fusionio.com ]) and Garry Veale
[http://www.violin-memory.com/company/management-team/#veale ], EMEA MD, will
be present at the IPExpo 2011 to introduce Violin and its new category of
'insanely powerful' Flash technology products.

    RELATED LINKS AND CONVERSATIONS

   
    - Follow us on Twitter
      [http://twitter.com/#%21/violinmemory ], LinkedIn
      [http://www.linkedin.com/company/violin-memory ] and Facebook
      [https://www.facebook.com/ViolinMemory ].
    - View our "Flash
      Forward" video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v01nE72-oc ].

    About Violin Memory, Inc.

    Violin's Memory Arrays are changing the data center for companies like
AOL, Brand.net, Tagged.com, Oracle, Juniper and HP through its
patent-pending flash vRAID technology. The company was recently named the
AlwaysOn 2011 Company of the Year [http://www.aonetwork.com/node/68298 ], a
Gartner "Cool Vendor"
[http://www.violin-memory.com/news/press-releases/violin-memory-named-cool-vendor-by-leading-analyst-firm ]
and one of Silicon Valley's hottest companies
by Lead411 [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/03/prweb5197604.htm ].
Furthermore, Violin won two SPIFFY awards
[http://www.violin-memory.com/news/press-releases/violin-memory-wins-two-2011-telecom-council-spiffy-awards ]
and was recognized as one of Storage
Newsletter's "15 Most Promising Startups."

    The 6000/3000/3220 Series flash Memory Arrays:

    Violin's 6000 Series flash Memory Arrays
[http://www.violin-memory.com/products/6000-memory-array ] offer 100%
hot-swap capability and single system/3U enclosure performance in excess of
one million IOPS with 4 GB/sec. of bandwidth. This performance density
allows Violin Memory to deliver over 10 million IOPS and 40 GB/sec. of
bandwidth in an industry standard rack. In addition to the 6000 series of
Flash Memory Arrays Violin has extended the 3000 Series
[http://www.violin-memory.com/products/3000-memory-array ] with the addition
of the 3220 [http://www.violin-memory.com/products/3200-memory-array ],
doubling the maximum capacity to 20 terabytes (TB). The new Violin 3000 and
6000 systems provide the highest availability flash Memory Arrays in the
industry without compromising performance.

    Violin Memory is pioneering the future of Flash memory in the enterprise
data center with Memory Arrays that accelerate business critical
applications and enable enterprises to virtualize and optimize their IT
infrastructures. Specifically designed for sustained performance with high
reliability, Violin's Memory Arrays scale to hundreds of terabytes and
millions of IOPS with low, spike-free latency. Founded in 2005, Violin
Memory is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For more information
about Violin Memory products, visit http://www.vmem.com
[http://violin-memory.com ].

Source: Violin Memory

Contact: Clevertouch, Thea Parnell, +44(0)7872-464469, tparnell@clever-touch.com

Elsie Wins Ladyluck's Bling Bonus

LONDON, October 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Gold-plated iPhone won in Gold Rush-themed bonus draw

    Elsie J, from Manchester, feels like she has the Midas touch every time
she answers the phone - after winning a 24-carat gold plated iPhone 4 from
LadyLuck's.

    LadyLuck's - Britain's favourite mobile casino - awarded the prize at
random to any player seeking their fortune in their explosive 25-line,
five-reel mobile slots game, Gold Rush slots.

    Upon receiving her prize Elsie commented, "I am absolutely delighted and
chuffed to bits! Thank you so much LadyLuck's! I'm looking forward to
playing all my favourite mobile casino games on my brand new bling iPhone!"

    LadyLuck's hold monthly draws, usually themed around one of their mobile
blackjack, mobile slots, mobile poker or other mobile casino games,
rewarding one lucky player with a random bonus.

    About LadyLuck's

    LadyLuck's is dedicated to giving you the finest gaming experience you
can have on your mobile phone. LadyLuck's believe that everyone (18+) has
the right to play and win money from cash games on their mobile phone. They
dedicate 100% of their time to ensuring our customers get the best games and
games experience possible. You have to be 18 or over to play and you need a
suitable mobile phone with a mobile internet connection.

    LadyLuck's is owned and operated by Probability (Gibraltar) Limited - a
subsidiary of Probability PLC, the specialist mobile cash gaming company
listed on the London Stock Exchange. Probability (Gibraltar) Limited is
licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and regulated by the Gibraltar
Regulatory Authority under Gibraltar's Gambling Act 2005.

    http://www.ladylucks.co.uk

    About Probability plc

    AIM listed Probability plc (stock symbol: PBTY) is the leader in the
emerging segment of regulated gambling games for mobile devices. As
smartphones make mobile gaming a mass market proposition, Probability plc
have the proprietary technology, privileged regulatory position and proven
expertise to lead the sector.

    Probability plc is registered in the UK company number 5830059. Gambling
services are operated and maintained in Gibraltar by Probability (Gibraltar)
Limited under a Remote Gambling Licence (no. 047) from the Government of
Gibraltar.

    http://www.probability.co.uk

Source: Probability Games Corporation Ltd

For more information please contact: David Wild, Square in the Air Communications, http://www.squareintheair.com
twitter.com/squareintheair, +44(0)20-7239-8242, +44(0)7789-888-082, The Office Islington, 338 City Road, London, EC1V 2PY

Verizon Wireless and VMware Securely Mix the Professional and Personal Mobile Experience With Dual Persona Android(TM) Devices

VMware Horizon Mobile(TM) Brings Choice to IT by Extending Enterprise-Grade Security and Management to Android Mobile Devices via the Verizon Wireless Network

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and PALO ALTO, Calif.,Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Bringing the freedom of choice to the world of enterprise IT, Verizon Wireless and VMware, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to introduce to the market VMware Horizon Mobile(TM), enabling Verizon Wireless business subscribers to gain the freedom to choose a single Android(TM) device for both professional and personal use.

VMware Horizon Mobile will provide a simple way for IT departments to securely provision, manage and de-provision a corporate mobile workspace (email, applications, data, etc.) to an employee's Android device over-the-air, while enabling the employee to retain the privacy and control of their personal mobile environments.  Unlike other mobile solutions that require customized application development, enterprises and public organizations using VMware Horizon Mobile will be able to access and leverage the more than 250,000 applications available in the Android Market(TM).

"'Bring your own device' into the enterprise is an increasingly important and challenging dynamic in today's enterprises," said Janet Schijns, vice president, Business Solutions Group, Verizon Wireless.  "Verizon Wireless and VMware are delivering a compelling new mobile security and management experience leveraging our most reliable 3G and 4G LTE network along with the proven virtualization and cloud computing platform leadership of VMware to address this enterprise trend. Our enterprise customers can look forward to reduced expenses and increased employee latitude all in a secure environment - proving once again that the employee with the best technology rules."

"Mobile devices are fast becoming the primary way people stay connected at work and in their personal lives," said Steve Herrod, chief technology officer and senior vice president of Research and Development, VMware. "Our partnership with Verizon Wireless to deliver VMware Horizon Mobile will let companies embrace the 'bring your own device' trend by providing the security and control required by the enterprise with the freedom of choice sought by employees."

To bring this solution to the market, Verizon Wireless and VMware are working with a growing ecosystem of partners. Among these various partners, LG Electronics will be one of the first to offer mobile devices, tested and ready for use with VMware Horizon Mobile on the Verizon Wireless network.

"The partnership between Verizon Wireless and VMware is a testament to the importance of dual persona capability in securely providing consumers both their work and personal mobile environments on a single device," said Ki S. Kim, corporate vice president and head of the Global Enterprise Mobility Solutions (B2B) at LG Electronics.  "As the first manufacturer to embrace mobile virtualization via VMware's Horizon Mobile, we are looking forward to offering LG's Privacy & Business (P&B) on Verizon Wireless' network to address the growing 'bring your own device to work' trend within the enterprise."

Solutions using VMware Horizon Mobile are expected to be available on Verizon Wireless smartphones in the coming months. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. Additional information on VMware Horizon Mobile can be found at http://www.vmware.com/products/mobile/.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About VMware

VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to thrive in the Cloud Era. Customers rely on VMware to help them transform the way they build, deliver and consume Information Technology resources in a manner that is evolutionary and based on their specific needs. With 2010 revenues of $2.9 billion, VMware has more than 300,000 customers and 25,000 partners. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the world and can be found online at http://www.vmware.com.

VMware, VMworld, VMware Horizon Mobile and VMware vSphere are registered trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, statements regarding the expected features and benefits VMware Horizon Mobile for users,  These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in consumer or information technology spending; (iii) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures, industry consolidation, entry of new competitors into the virtualization market, and new product and marketing initiatives by our competitors; (iv) our customers' ability to develop, and to transition to, new products and computing strategies such as cloud computing; (v) the uncertainty of customer acceptance of emerging technology; (vi) rapid technological and market changes in virtualization software and platforms for cloud and desktop computing; (vii) changes to product development timelines; (viii) VMware's ability to protect its proprietary technology; and (ix) VMware's ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees.. These forward looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainties and changes in condition, significance, value and effect as well as other risks detailed in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that we may file from time to time, which could cause actual results to vary from expectations. VMware assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Paul Macchia, Verizon Wireless, +1-201-230-6948 (mobile), Paul.Macchia@verizonwireless.com, Twitter: @VZWpaul, Christian Bateman, VMware Global Communications, +1-415-269-3392, cbateman@vmware.com, Hana Mandapat, OutCast Communications for VMware, +1 415-392-8282, vmware@theoutcastagency.com

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

DSwiss Launches SecureSafe, Combining Enhanced Online Storage With the Popular DataInherit Service

ZURICH, October 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    New SecureSafe iPad app lets users safely access passwords and documents
on the move

    DSwiss AG, the specialist providers of high-security Internet services,
announced today the launch of SecureSafe, a new service incorporating their
existing DataInherit service. The launch of the new online service, new iPad
app and enhanced iPhone app offers users around the world increased
security, functionality and mobility.

    In addition to the new name and look of the service, SecureSafe also
includes some notable enhancements such as: accessibility to the file safe
not only from a browser but also via the iPhone or iPad app; a
SecureViewer(TM) that provides guaranteed security when viewing documents on
a PC; and additional security based on Apple's recently launched iOS5
platform. DataInherit remains as a feature of the new service guaranteeing
users long-term storage and preservation of their data.

    "Over the last year we have expanded our footprint to include banking
institutions as our services provide an innovative extension to existing
e-banking offerings. With the new name SecureSafe we underline the fact that
our Internet data safe is the digital safe deposit box of the future
providing an electronic version of the traditional bank vault," explains
Christian Schwarzer, CEO of DSwiss.

    With SecureSafe, customers can still choose from a variety of account
options to suit their particular needs such as the entry level 'SecureSafe
FREE' up to the premium option, 'SecureSafe GOLD'. The enhanced usability
and features ensure that there is a package to suit every level of user with
an underlying assurance of maximum security which is what DSwiss has become
renowned for.

    Notes to Editors

   
    - Free accounts can be opened at: http://www.securesafe.com
    - The free iPhone and iPad apps can be downloaded from the Apple
      iTunes store at:
      http://itunes.apple.com/en/app/securesafe/id359102857?mt=8
    - Photos and screenshots are available in our press kit:
      http://www.securesafe.com/en/press-kit.html

    About SecureSafe

    SecureSafe was developed by DSwiss AG and provides an online data safe
service for password and document storage. The high-security online data
storage service with a built-in data inheritance feature provides users with
a safe repository for important digital assets and passwords with the option
to access their account on both iPhone and iPad. For more information, visit
http://www.securesafe.com or follow us on Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/securesafe.

    About DSwiss

    Founded in 2008, DSwiss AG is an independent corporation with
headquarters in Zurich. The company specializes in high-security Internet
services (Software-as-a-Service) and the long-term preservation of digital
assets. DSwiss offers companies the ability to quickly and safely implement
an Internet data safe for their customers. DSwiss AG also operates
SecureSafe the high-security data and password safe (
http://www.securesafe.com). For more information, visit
http://www.dswiss.com or follow us on Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/dswiss.

   
    Media Contact:
    Patricia Gnehm
    Marketing and Communications Manager
    patricia.gnehm@dswiss.com
    +41(0)44-515-11-11

Source: DSwiss AG

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Crackle Counts the "Kills" for Halloween

Sony Pictures Entertainment's online network to launch 'Kill Count,' a collection of horror films featuring over 300 of the most creative on-screen "kills"

'Kill Count' Trailer Available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOMY-Zo8V58

CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment's multi-platform video entertainment network, will launch a deadly collection of horror films on October 19, 2011, titled 'Kill Count,' the company announced today. 'Kill Count' will feature a select group of 30 of the most stomach-turning, blood-dripping, gut-spilling horror films available anywhere that catalog the most outrageous moments--from impalements to truck sandwiches.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110329/LA73035LOGO)

For thirteen days, beginning Wednesday, October 19th through Monday, October 31st, users will be able to watch, rate and discuss their favorite "kills" on Crackle. 'Kill Count' boasts more than 300 "kills" in its collection including, but not limited to, 35 vicious stabbings, 12 decapitations, 8 defenestrations, 7 zombie face-slashings, 4 vehicular murders and 2 spontaneous combustions...all for 1 bloody good time.

"Crackle is excited to feature another unique program for our viewers just in time for Halloween," said Lisa Dubbe-Herbert, Vice President, Programming for Crackle. "With such gruesome offerings as SILENT HILL and VACANCY, our audience will be screaming for more."

"Our hope is that 'Kill Count' will not only excite our current fans but will also intrigue new audiences to come experience Crackle," said Mark Cregar, Vice President, Marketing for Crackle. "'Kill Count' will feature more 'kills' than any other Halloween collection and we are excited to get audiences counting."

Crackle will also allow users to interact with the 'Kill Count' collection via Facebook through an online sweepstakes--"13 Severed Heads in 13 Days." Each day during the sweepstakes period, users will be asked to answer a trivia question about a given 'Kill Count' movie. Thirteen films featuring the craziest "kills" from the 'Kill Count' collection will be a part of this competition such as HACK, THE GRUDGE 3 and NIGHT OF THE CREEPS, among others. One participant per day who correctly answers the daily trivia question and submits an entry will be chosen at random to receive an appropriately frightful severed head prop.

Please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOMY-Zo8V58to view the 'Kill Count' trailer.

Each film featured in the 'Kill Count' collection will be preceded by a promo and faux ratings card detailing the killings in the movie that follows. Users will also be able to choose a film based on the number of "kills" and level of gore. The 'Kill Count' collection of 30 movies, all horrifically uncut and unedited, includes:

    --  ANATOMY I & II
    --  APRIL FOOL'S DAY
    --  BOOGEYMAN II & III
    --  BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA
    --  THE BREED
    --  CAMERON'S CLOSET
    --  CANDY STRIPPERS
    --  CARVER
    --  THE CAVERN
    --  CHRISTINE
    --  CLIVE BARKER'S THE PLAGUE
    --  THE COTTAGE
    --  THE DEVIL'S CHAIR
    --  FLESH EATER
    --  THE GRUDGE 3
    --  HACK
    --  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
    --  I'LL ALWAYS KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER
    --  MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN
    --  NIGHT OF THE CREEPS
    --  NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990)
    --  OUTPOST
    --  PUMPKINHEAD 4: BLOOD FEUD
    --  RED SANDS
    --  RISE: BLOOD HUNTER
    --  SILENT HILL
    --  VACANCY
    --  VAMPIRES: THE TURNING

The 'Kill Count' collection will be available in the U.S. on Crackle.com and will be accessible on mobile devices, including iPhone ®, iPad ® and Android (TM), and OTT integrations Bravia®, Playstation ® 3, Sony Blu-ray (TM) and ROKU ®.

Crackle, Inc.

Crackle, Inc. is a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original short form series and full-length traditional programming from Sony Pictures' vast library of television series and feature films. Crackle is one of the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the Internet today, offering audiences quality programming in a variety of genres, including comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, music and reality. Crackle reaches an impressive audience through its diverse online and mobile distribution network. Visit Crackle's site at http://www.crackle.com.

SOURCE  Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment

CONTACT: Media, Brittany Geldmacher (42West), 424-901-8738, Brittany.Geldmacher@42west.net; or Sarah Rothman (42West), 646-254-6030, Sarah.Rothman@42west.net

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PlayStation®Vita Launches February 22, 2012 in the United States

The Ultimate in Handheld Entertainment, PS Vita Launches Simultaneously in Europe, Canada, Latin America and United States on February 22

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced on stage at the Web 2.0 Summit 2011 that the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) system will launch in the U.S. on February 22, 2012. Available at major retailers for $249.99 (MSRP) for the Wi-Fi model and $299.99 (MSRP) for the 3G/Wi-Fi model, the PS Vita system will offer unparalleled interactive entertainment anytime and anywhere. The PS Vita system will launch on February 22 in Canada for $249.99 (MSRP) for the Wi-Fi model, and Europe for euro 249.99 (RRP) for the Wi-Fi model and euro 299.99 (RRP) for the 3G/Wi-Fi model. The PS Vita system Wi-Fi model will also launch in Latin America during the February 22 launch date.*

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/SFM066LOGO)

"PlayStation Vita will redefine traditional boundaries of gaming and blur the lines between entertainment and reality.  Its launch will serve as a pivotal point in the history of portable gaming and create a new fan base of PlayStation gamers for generations to come," said Jack Tretton, president and chief executive officer, SCEA. "With its technological prowess and social connectivity, PlayStation Vita offers an experience beyond anything available on the market. Features such as the dual analog sticks, dual cameras, and front and rear touch pad are all designed to deliver the unique, powerful gameplay experiences consumers have been asking for and enable new ways for users to connect with the world around them."

Leveraging PlayStation's legacy of delivering deep and immersive gaming experiences, the PS Vita system will bring consumers new ways to play through inputs such as a stunning OLED front touch screen and rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, motion sensors, and dual cameras. With more than 100 games currently in production from first and third party studios including "Sound Shapes(TM)," "wipEout® 2048," "Resistance: Burning Skies(TM)," "UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss(TM)," Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed," EA SPORTS 'FIFA,' Activision's 'Call of Duty®', and many more, the PS Vita system is poised to deliver gameplay experiences unmatched by any handheld or mobile device on the market.

In addition, with both 3G and Wi-Fi support on some models, PS Vita will draw consumers deeper into the gameplay experience and enable them to connect and play with the world around them, including their friends and other PS Vita owners through native PS Vita applications - near and Party. A variety of social networking and communications services such as Facebook, foursquare, Skype(TM), and Twitter will be available on the PS Vita system.

Product Outline

PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black

    Product name        PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black
    Product code        PCH-1101 AA01
    Release date        February 22, 2012
    MSRP                                                             $299.99
    Included                           -- PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi model x1
                                                             -- USB cable x1
                                                            -- AC adaptor x1
                                                            -- Power cord x1
                                                     -- Printed materials x1
                                     -- SIM card x1 (Inserted in the system)

PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black

    Product name        PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black
    Product code        U.S. & Canada: PCH-1001 ZA01
                        LATAM: PCH-1010 ZA01
    Release date        February 22, 2012
    MSRP                                                             $249.99
    Included                              -- PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi model x1
                                                             -- USB cable x1
                                                            -- AC adaptor x1
                                                            -- Power cord x1
                                                     -- Printed materials x1

PlayStation Vita Product Specification

    Platform name   PlayStation(R)Vita
    Model number    PCH-1000 series
    CPU             ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-A9 core (4 core)
    GPU             SGX543MP4+
    Main memory     512MB
    VRAM            128MB
    External         Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth)
     Dimensions      (tentative, excludes largest
                    projection)
    Weight          Approx 279g (3G/Wi-Fi model)
                    Approx 260g (Wi-Fi model)
    Screen          5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED
    (Touch screen)  Multi touch screen (capacitive type)
    Rear touch pad  Multi touch pad (capacitive type)
    Cameras         Front camera, Rear camera
                    Frame rate : 120fps@320x240(QVGA), 60fps@640x480(VGA)
                    Resolution : Up to 640x480(VGA)
    Sound           Built-in stereo speakers
                    Built-in microphone
                     Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope,
    Sensors          three-axis accelerometer), Threeaxis
                    electronic compass
    Location        Built-in GPS (3G/Wi-Fi model only)
                    Wi-Fi location service support
    Keys / Switches PS button
                    Power button
                    Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
                    Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)
                    Shoulder buttons (Right/Left)
                    Right stick, Left stick
                    START button, SELECT button
                    Volume buttons (+/-)
    Wireless        Mobile network connectivity (3G/Wi-Fi model only)
                     For U.S., 3G modem (data communication): HSDPA/HSUPA, GSM/
    communications   GRPS/EDGE
                     IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1x1)(Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode/
                     Ad-hoc mode)
                    Bluetooth(R) 2.1+EDR (A2DP/AVRCP/HSP)
    Slots/Ports     PlayStation(R)Vita card slot
                    Memory card slot
                    SIM card slot (3G/Wi-Fi model only)
                     Multi-use port (for USB data communication, DC IN, Audio
                     [Stereo Out /Mono In],
    Power           Built-In Lithium-ion Battery: DC3.7V 2210mAh
                    AC adaptor: DC 5V
    Operating       5 degrees C ~ 35 degrees C
    ---------       --------------------------
    environment
    -----------
    temperature
    -----------
    Supported       Music
    AV content                                                             -----
                     -MP3 MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3, MP4 (MPEG-4 AAC), WAVE
    format           (Linear PCM)
    ------                  ----------------------------------------------------
                    Videos
                                                                          ------
                     -MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High/
                     Main/Baseline Profile
                                                            ---------------------
                    (AAC)
                                                                           -----
                    Photos
                                                                          ------
                    -JPEG (Exif 2.2.1), TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG
                                         ---------------------------------------

*launch date exceptions may apply in certain Latin American countries, depending on current government safety and compliance approval processes.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation®2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.

SOURCE  Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

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Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

CONTACT: Al De Leon, +1-650-655-7348, al_deleon@playstation.sony.com, or Abby Reyes, +1-650-655-7573, abby_reyes@playstation.sony.com

Governor Chris Christie Salutes Panasonic's Commitment to Remain in the State of New Jersey

Governor and Lt. Governor Laud Panasonic's Decision to Keep and Grow Jobs in the State

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno addressed assembled Panasonic Corporation of North America employees at the future site of the company's headquarters in Newark, NJ. The Governor and Lt. Governor commended Panasonic's decision to remain and grow in New Jersey. Panasonic Chairman & CEO, Joseph Taylor addressed city, county and state officials, developers as well as company employees, thanking them for their continued support.   

Panasonic's new, state-of-the-art, sustainable high-rise office building will be constructed by Matrix Development Group and SJP Properties adjacent to Newark's One Riverfront Center. The structure will be home to 1,000 Panasonic employees and contractors, beginning in 2013. The new facility will total 410,000 square feet, with 250,000 square feet leased to Panasonic.

"This project was a great collaboration between government at all levels and demonstrates a commitment to creating jobs," said Panasonic Corporation of North America Chairman and CEO, Joseph M. Taylor. "Panasonic is committed to serving as a worldwide green business technology leader, and our planned office tower in Newark will allow us to meet and exceed our goals now and in the future."

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie also cited Panasonic's choice of relocation to Newark as an example of a trend.  "This is another success story about one of our largest businesses choosing to stay in New Jersey, and [us] continuing to grow and invest in our state and people," Governor Christie said. "This project directly benefits New Jerseyans by keeping over 800 jobs here, creating up to 200 new, permanent positions and spurring the private investment of an estimated $190 million in one of our key urban centers. Our agenda to lower costs, improve the business climate and create jobs is having an impact, with Panasonic's decision, the latest example of a global company that is choosing to call New Jersey home. Creating good-paying Jersey jobs for our families is a top priority of my Administration. This is why $2.35 billion in targeted, impactful tax cuts to spur growth and job creation were a core aspect of my budget, and why we will continue to take strong action to get our economy moving."

Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who leads economic development efforts for the Christie administration through the Partnership for Action, said, "Competition between states for companies and investment of any size has never been stronger. When you're talking about a world-renowned, pioneering leader such as Panasonic Corporation, that competition is multiplied tenfold. Panasonic reaffirming their commitment to New Jersey is further evidence that the Partnership for Action is working exactly as the Governor and I envisioned, to retain and grow quality jobs, spur investment and enhance the state's reputation in industries critical for success in the 21st century innovation economy."

Chief Executive Officer of Brick City Development Corporation, the City of Newark's economic development corporation, Lyneir Richardson, also spoke on behalf of Newark Mayor Cory Booker, saying that, "Newark is really working on attracting new companies to our city, and the Panasonic lease signing signifies the start of the first office tower in the city in over two decades. For a company as well known and as well respected as Panasonic, this is really serving as rocket fuel for our business attraction and business development efforts, and we thank Joe Taylor, a true visionary leader."

Panasonic's decision to have its North American headquarters remain in the state of New Jersey has also encouraged further pro-growth, job creation initiatives such as the proposed "Grow NJ"  economic development program. The NJ Business Action Center worked closely with Panasonic to help encourage the company to remain in New Jersey and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved an award of up to $102.4 million through the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Program to support the company's move to Newark.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Panasonic Corporation of North America is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC), and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  The company develops, manufactures and distributes an extensive range of digital and other electronics products for consumer, workplace and industrial purposes primarily for the U.S. and Canada.

About the City of Newark, New Jersey

Newark, commonly referred to as Brick City, is the third oldest city in the United States and the largest in New Jersey, with a population of more than 280,000 people. Newark sits on one of the nation's largest transportation super-structures including an international airport, major rail connections, major highway intersections and the busiest seaport on the east coast.

With a new Administration as of July 2006, Newark continues to see signs of a strong revival.  It showed population growth in the 2010 Census.  Its six major colleges and universities are further expanding their presence. The production of affordable housing has doubled, businesses are returning and crime is going down. There is still much work to be done but Newark is on its way to achieving its mission:  to set a national standard for urban transformation.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: Chris De Maria (Panasonic) +1-201-348-7182, christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe) +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

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

Alphinat introduces version 5 of SmartGuide(R) for easy Cloud application development with free trial

MONTREAL, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Alphinat Inc. (TSXV: NPA), the
company that pioneered interactive web dialogues, today announces the
release of version 5 of SmartGuide.

Develop your Cloud-ready applications visually, interactively and easily
with SmartGuide 5, the rapid application development tool for the rest
of us.

With its innovate "build once deploy anywhere(TM)" technology, SmartGuide
v5 allows organizations to build applications once and deploy them on
different devices (PC, smartphone, kiosk, tablet...), in J2EE or .NET
environments, on Windows or Linux, as Portlets, Servlets, Web Parts and
User Controls, on-premise or in the Cloud.

"Geared towards business experts and developers, SmartGuide's ease of
development and its deployment flexibility delivers unrivaled agility
with near-zero latency in response times as compared to well designed
custom coded solutions" said Philippe Lecoq, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Alphinat. "Furthermore, with its user-centric-focus,
SmartGuide applications provide the best customer experience ensuring
higher user adoption rates and increased ROI".

Alphinat is also pleased to announce SmartGuide PaaS Edition, the
"fastest PaaS to Cloud(TM)" to quickly create Cloud-ready, multi-tenant
applications for specific clients or for vertical markets.

In either form, SmartGuide is ideally suited to lower total cost of
ownership (TCO) with rapid prototyping and production release of
user-centric Web applications for:

        --  Customer self-service
        --  Electronic forms
        --  Knowledge bases
        --  Guided selling
        --  Diagnostic tools
        --  Life event based applications
        --  Education or training

About Alphinat

Software for the Smart Enterprise(TM) providing agility to leverage
existing IT assets and lower costs.

Alphinat develops, markets and supports software technology that enables
non-technical managers to configure and deploy form based Web and
mobile applications and utilities that helps organizations and
governments better serve clients whether they are looking to deploy on
premise or in the Cloud. This technology uses sophisticated data
organization and processing software to automate interactions between
systems, employees, clients, suppliers and partners. The software
seamlessly integrates into complex environments permitting a high level
of collaboration in delivering user-centric services while leveraging
existing IT assets. It provides efficient and cost-effective solutions
to clients at both the time of acquisition and on an ongoing basis.

Alphinat technology could also be used in the healthcare, banking,
insurance, telecommunications and other sectors, in modernising,
automating and rendering cost-effective a number of business processes
at a fraction of the cost associated with conventional customized
solutions. For more details about Alphinat or its software suite,
please visit http://www.alphinat.com.

The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy
or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE  ALPHINAT INC.

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ALPHINAT INC.

CONTACT:  Mr. Philippe Lecoq
Chief Executive Officer Alphinat Inc.
(514) 398-9799 ext 222

CoreMedia Web Content Management System Implemented on Australian Broadcasting Corporation Website

SINGAPORE, October 18, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    CoreMedia [http://www.coremedia.com ], a leading Web content management
(WCM) company, today announced the successful deployment on 13 July of a
major strategic WCM project for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's
News [http://www.abc.net.au/news ] Online website.

    ABC News Online - with an average of 8.3 million visitors each month -
is a key element of ABC Online, which averages around 36 million visits per
month. The CoreMedia CMS replaces the ABC's existing in house-developed
Wallace CMS, and has already been successfully used to deliver a section of
'The Drum' website, the ABC's analysis and opinion site.

    CoreMedia's CMS enables ABC News Online's technical and editorial teams
to produce more flexible layouts, support the faster creation of special
features - such as those online at http://www.abc.net.au/news/specials,
integrate with third party systems to include audio, video and Flash content
into stories, and automate the generation of existing tagged material into
contextualized sidebar content.

    Project Details:

   
    - CoreMedia CMS better enables the provision of the ABC's
      online news
    - CoreMedia solution helps maximize the value of ABC Online News'
      content assets - wherever they reside - by optimizing the creation and
      delivery of content for the ABC's online channels
    - Powerful Web Content Management solution supports broader
      delivery of news content to websites, social media networks and mobile
      devices
    - CoreMedia's enterprise capabilities ideally matched to scale and
      complexity of the ABC's major content management project
    - Supports implementation of a more streamlined editorial workflow
      within ABC News Online

    Gerrit Kolb, CEO, CoreMedia:

    "The scale and initial success of our major ABC Online project again
shows that when it comes to creating and managing significant volumes of
online content, major organizations are increasingly turning to proven
platforms such as CoreMedia for their Web content management requirements.
The CoreMedia CMS is optimized to support high-intensity online editorial
environments such as ABC Online, and is already proving its value for the
ABC in leveraging its existing content assets."

    The CoreMedia CMS
[http://www.coremedia.com/web-content-management/what-we-offer/technology-leadership/coremedia-cms-platform/-/4136/4136/-/_jt9n2c/-/index.html ]
directly
addresses media organizations' growing demand for a scalable content
management engine that can provide highly personalized, relevant and
real-time content at all times. CoreMedia's CMS has been designed to
simplify the overall content management process for organizations such as
ABC, with editorial workflows tailored to reflect the way editorial teams
operate.

    http://www.coremedia.com

   
    Cheryl Billson
    +44(0)7791-720460
    cheryl.billson@commacomms.com

Source: CoreMedia

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