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TargetX Launches Social CRM for College Admissions, Adds Other Enhancements to Its Student Recruitment Manager®

The newest version of TargetX's SRM® introduces social engagement to the leading customer relationship management system in college recruiting.

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Student recruiting firm TargetX has announced a dramatic series of enhancements to its CRM tool for college admissions.  The Student Recruitment Manager (SRM), first introduced in 2008, now makes it possible to connect with prospective students like never before, according to TargetX CEO Brian Wm. Niles.

"The SRM provides integration with the social networks that students use most," said Niles, "so schools now have the ability to combine personal data about their prospects with the conversations that are taking place on Facebook and Twitter.  Admissions people are always saying they want everything about a prospective student in one place, and now they can have it -- including what students are saying and thinking."

Many of the enhancements to the SRM, including the ability to track social interaction, coincide with the latest release of the world's leading CRM platform from Salesforce.com.  The SRM is built on the Force.com platform, which means TargetX can pass along to clients any of the improvements that Salesforce makes to its cloud-based CRM system.

"This is a great example of the benefits of our connection with Salesforce," said Niles.  "We're delivering an environment that provides automatic upgrades to our clients whether the developments come from us or from Salesforce."

This latest group of enhancements from Salesforce -- called the Winter '12 release -- reflects an emphasis on social engagement.  The company is pioneering the shift to what it calls the "social enterprise," which encourages organizations to embrace the social web and use it to connect with customers and prospects.

While TargetX is using this release of enhancements to take the lead in social CRM in higher education, the list of new developments for its Student Recruitment Manager goes beyond social engagement.  Included in the new version are:

    --  The ability to easily import lists from the most popular sources of
        college-bound students:  SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, NRCCUA, CAPPEX, TOEFL, the
        Common App, Recruitment PLUS and the Student Search Service.

    --  Social Contacts, a new capability from Salesforce that will allow
        TargetX clients to create a "social profile" of prospective students,
        combining personal information like SAT scores with social web activity.

    --  A more powerful and user-friendly event management tool.

    --  A new Admissions Travel component that will enable recruiters to create
        and track travel plans like high school visits and college fairs, and to
        communicate with students based on their schedule.

    --  Improvements in speed and capacity to what is already the most popular
        email broadcasting tool in higher education.

    --  Greater flexibility for schools in setting up their online applications.

"We are constantly working to enhance the Student Recruitment Manager," said Niles.  "But this release is especially gratifying because of the major improvements and add-ons.  We believe it further establishes the SRM as the leading CRM tool for college admissions."

About TargetX

TargetX is a unique student recruiting company that offers both technology tools and consulting services designed to help colleges recruit today's more sophisticated, web-savvy students.

Founded in 1998 on the belief that colleges need to change the way they communicate with prospects and their families, TargetX has been a forward-thinking leader in managing change in higher education and embracing the concept of the experience in higher-ed marketing.  More recently, TargetX launched an Education & Training Center (ETC) where admissions professionals can collaborate and brainstorm with colleagues and thought leaders through coursework and office retreats.

To learn more, visit http://www.targetx.com

SOURCE  TargetX

TargetX

CONTACT: Ray Ulmer, TargetX, 1-877-715-7474 ext. 101, ulmer@targetx.com

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

SIM Partners Releases "Enjoy Illinois" Android App

Builds on success of comprehensive iPhone tour guide for discovering the magnificence of Illinois in every mile

CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SIM Partners, a full-service digital marketing agency and leading developer of mobile apps for destination marketing organizations (DMOs), today announced that "Enjoy Illinois," the official travel app of the Illinois Office of Tourism, is now available for Android smart phones.

The Android app, created through a partnership with the Illinois Office of Tourism, SIM Partners and JWT Chicago, is now available for free download.

"Mobile phones with the Android system are increasingly popular in the consumer market, with more than 550,000 being activated a day," said Jon Schepke, President, SIM Partners, developer of the app. "We're thrilled to build on the success of the Enjoy Illinois iPhone app by making this best-in-class pocket tour guide accessible to Android users as well."

Since its launch in August, the iPhone app has been used in 37 different countries and 45 U.S. states, with 80 percent of usage occurring within Illinois.

With its robust content and GPS-driven features, Enjoy Illinois offers a fun and easy way to experience Illinois, while making sure visitors don't miss a thing along the way. Key features include:

    --  NEAR ME: Tap this option to see attractions nearby your location that
        can be filtered by interest to reveal popular hot spots or hidden gems
        worth a visit.
    --  BROWSE BY INTEREST: Filter more than 10,000 attractions in seconds for
        travel inspirations categorized by dining, shopping, nightlife and other
        special interest categories.
    --  BROWSE BY REGION: Explore the regions of Illinois by tapping a map to
        discover each area's top cities and attractions, allowing easy
        exploration of every "mile after magnificent mile."
    --  MY TRIPS: Create a detailed, custom trip itinerary that can be accessed
        later, even without a data connection.
    --  EVENTS: Discover festivals and events happening around you.
    --  DEALS: Find money-saving deals throughout Illinois on everything from
        hotels to dining.
    --  SHARE: Connect with Facebook, Twitter or e-mail to share your itinerary
        and post info on the attractions you're visiting.

Consumer reviews of Enjoy Illinois have been overwhelmingly positive:

A great app (Five Stars) "A nice travel application with so many essential information. Convenient and easy to use is what I love about the app, good design!"

Wow (Five Stars) "Very useful. Makes we want to live in Illinois!"

Enjoy Illinois (Five Stars) "So glad I heard about this app on new radio. I love finding new places to go & this is such a time saver. Well designed & easy to use!"

Thank you Enjoy Illinois (Four Stars) "This is a great app, I really like the information on Events & Deals.... nice job!"

SIM Partners has extensive roots in the travel industry and more than a decade of experience helping leading companies in travel, financial services, retail, restaurant, home services and other industries increase their marketing ROI through mobile marketing, search engine marketing and social media strategies. The agency specializes in apps that engage users with relevant content and rich functionality and provide real-time tracking and reporting features for better decision-making and results.

About SIM Partners

SIM Partners, based in Chicago, IL, is a full service, interactive marketing agency specializing in innovative, ROI-driven solutions that help companies cost-efficiently acquire customers through the use of mobile marketing, search engine marketing and social media strategies.  SIM Partners' offerings include a Local Search Platform (LSP), paid search, search engine optimization, social media marketing, text messaging, mobile application development, video production, optimization & distribution.  For more information, visit http://www.simpartners.com.

About IOT

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism manages industry efforts that result in sustainable and significant economic and quality-of-life benefits for Illinois residents.

SOURCE  SIM Partners

SIM Partners

CONTACT: Carol Jouzaitis, +1-312-342-7304, cjouzaitis@simpartners.com

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

Akamai and Netbiscuits Partnering to Deliver Optimized Mobile Solutions

Customers expected to gain best-of-breed user experience, accelerated mobile site delivery and control across multiple screens

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading provider of cloud optimization services, and Netbiscuits, the world's leading platform for developing, publishing and monetizing sites and apps across all connected devices, today announced the two companies have teamed to deliver optimized mobile web solutions designed to allow best-of-breed user experience, accelerated mobile site delivery and control across multiple screens.

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Together, Netbiscuits and Akamai expect that mobile sites published via the Netbiscuits platform will be able to leverage the Akamai Intelligent Platform to enable better device intelligence, improved performance, and greater reliability into the delivery of these sites. 

With mobile queries growing nearly 3 times from 2009 to 2011, many businesses are still not prepared to effectively reach an end user audience increasingly dependent on connected devices.(1) Importantly, consumer expectation of how mobile sites will perform only continues to rise: in 2011, 71 percent of mobile Web users expected page load times 'almost as fast' or 'faster than' when accessed from laptop or desktop computers - up from 58 percent two years ago.(2)

"The user experience of a mobile site is essential to a successful mobile program," said Netbiscuits CEO, Michael Neidhoefer.  "The integrated solution we are creating with Akamai will be designed to improve the mobile end-user experience as well as provide a comprehensive solution not currently available in the marketplace."

For mobile site owners, this combination of Akamai's global reach and performance services coupled with Netbiscuits' open publishing platform is expected to provide greater flexibility and control of how content is viewed by mobile users in order to maximize end-user experiences.  As a result, companies leveraging this platform combination are expected to have the ability to publish mobile web sites that perform under load, helping to increase end-user satisfaction on a global scale.

"Organizations are looking for a variety of options when it comes to a scalable mobile platform," said David Kenny, President of Akamai.  "We believe the Netbiscuits platform provides a comprehensive solution for multi-screen optimization, and we look forward to working with them as we strive to provide a greater user experience across mobile and connected devices." 

Netbiscuits' hosted software-as-a-service mobile web development solution is well suited for customers looking to license a platform for publishing a new mobile site. 

Netbiscuits and Akamai can now engage customers collaboratively to design and deliver a mobile web publishing solution that is delivered as a mobile site hosted by Netbiscuits and delivered through Akamai's global platform for performance and acceleration.

About Akamai

Akamai® is the leading cloud-based platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences to any device, anywhere.  At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM) providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise.  With solutions for connecting an increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand for commerce and entertainment, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud, Akamai empowers its customers to transform and reinvent their online businesses.  To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit http://www.akamai.com and follow @Akamai on Twitter.

About Netbiscuits

Netbiscuits is the world's leading platform for developing, publishing, and monetizing sites and apps across all mobile and connected devices. Netbiscuits solves the thousands of problems that brands, retailers and publishers face when developing, managing and optimizing rich-enabled mobile experiences across all connected devices. The built-in intelligence of the Netbiscuits platform removes the complexity of programming for mobile, offers a suite of tools to sync the mobile experience to your existing infrastructure and provides a global network of integrated partners to maximize and monetize the mobile opportunity. Founded in 2000, the company has eight offices on four continents and is committed to making Netbiscuits the standard platform for the mobile web.  To learn more about the Netbiscuits platform, visit http://www.netbiscuits.com or follow us @netbiscuits.

Akamai Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act

This release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, the effects of any attempts to intentionally disrupt our services or network by hackers or others, inability of Akamai and Netbiscuits to develop mobile optimization solutions, lack of market acceptance of solutions we do develop, a failure of Akamai's network infrastructure, and other factors that are discussed in Akamai's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.

(1)  "From Why to How?: Mobile Advertising Strategies for your Business," Google, September 2011.

(2)  "What Users Want from Mobile," Equation Research & Compuware, July 2011.

CONTACTS:

David I. Barkoe
National Director of PR & Marketing Communications
Netbiscuits
(212) 710-0541 x549
d.barkoe@netbiscuits.com

Jeff Young
Senior Director of Corporate Communications
Akamai
(617) 444-3913
jyoung@akamai.com

SOURCE  Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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

ZipCourt Opens Efficient, Low Cost Online Courtroom

ZipCourt's Platform is seen as Innovative, Impactful and Intriguing

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ZipCourt, Inc. launched its online courtroom service today to address the growing need for fast, efficient dispute resolution. ZipCourt has an elegant, clean design and can handle a range of disputes, from simple disagreements to more complex disputes on nearly every issue. ZipCourt is an effective tool for companies and people interested in reaching a fair and correct resolution, but without the hassle and expense of litigation or traditional arbitration.

ZipCourt was founded on the belief that litigation and traditional arbitration can be burdensome, costly and time-consuming. "We believe that individuals and corporations would welcome resolving many of their disputes online," said Craig Harding, CEO and Founder of ZipCourt. "Our unique technology dispenses with aspects of litigation and traditional arbitration such as discovery, scheduling conflicts and in-person hearings. Instead, a ZipCourt dispute is quickly and fairly submitted to a neutral party, who considers the evidence and the parties' arguments, and rapidly comes to a decision which is fair and economical." 

ZipCourt achieves those objectives by using certain features and terminology from traditional arbitration. The process involves visiting the ZipCourt website, registering an online dispute, after which the other party will be contacted by ZipCourt. Importantly, ZipCourt awards can be enforced through the court systems.  The ZipCourt process conforms to the United Nations' evolving international standards for online dispute resolution.

About ZipCourt

ZipCourt was founded by Silicon Valley attorney Craig Harding in February 2011 and operates next to Stanford University. The product was designed with significant input from students at the Stanford Law School. Currently on the Board of Advisors is the Dean of Stanford Law School, Larry Kramer and Gary Benton, Founder and Chairman of the Silicon Valley Arbitration Center.  Anja Manuel is on the Board of Directors and is a graduate of Stanford and Harvard Law School. She is also a principal alongside former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley at RiceHadley Group, LLC. For more information about ZipCourt, please visit http://www.zipcourt.com.

SOURCE  ZipCourt, Inc.

ZipCourt, Inc.

CONTACT: Patricia Pouncey, Director of Marketing of ZipCourt, Inc., info@zipcourt.com

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

VisionLink Software from Trimble Integrates Sitewide Construction Operations

New Software Version 2.3 Offers Integrated Asset Management and 3D Project Monitoring Tools to Track the Location of the Asset and its Production Output

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today version 2.3 of its Web-based construction application--VisionLink(TM) software powered by Trimble. The new version of VisionLink goes beyond traditional telematics applications by integrating asset and fleet management services with new 3D Project Monitoring functionality and production output tools. The software combines earthmoving, grading, finishing, compaction and asset and fleet management operations into one easy-to-use application. Using VisionLink, contractors can track earthworks and compaction progress remotely. VisionLink gives them the information in one place to make faster decisions, lower operating costs, reduce project risk and increase productivity.

Connecting Earthmoving and Compaction Machines to the Office

VisionLink software uses the Trimble® SNM940 Connected Site(TM) Gateway to transmit information between the office and the machine. Precise location and production data from the earthworks machine or compactor are sent from the machine to VisionLink in the office. Design data and machine configuration files are sent from the office to the machine. Using VisionLink with the SNM940 for two-way data transfer eliminates the time needed to drive information between locations. Design information can be shared between Trimble's Business Center - HCE data management and preparation software, VisionLink and the machine control system, ensuring the same data is being used by stakeholders on the project in a single workflow--reducing costly errors and re-work.

The SNM940 can also be used to receive GPS correction information for high-accuracy positioning with Trimble's GPS-based machine control systems. This reduces the need for additional GPS and radio communications infrastructure on the construction site, increasing operating range and operational flexibility.

See the Big Picture with VisionLink

VisionLink 3D Project Monitoring functionality gives contractors insight into the overall project progress. Through continuous monitoring and recording of machine blade or bucket position, along with other machine control information, VisionLink creates a production model showing progress over time. The comprehensive production model includes position, elevation and time, and is used to report surface elevations, cut and fill maps and earthworks volumes throughout the project. The model ensures that the entire earthmoving operation is tracked and recorded including over-excavation and backfill, or overfill/surcharge, and cutback operations, which can easily be overlooked when using traditional methods of progress volume reporting.

During soil and asphalt compaction operations, the compactor's position is continuously recorded and tracked to create a 3D surface model with accurate compaction pass count mapping, compaction consistency mapping and material lift thicknesses. Continuous monitoring of compaction operations ensures uniformity in surface construction and rapid identification of problematic areas. Final surface quality and the operational life of the constructed surface can be improved, while the need for manual spot inspections is minimized. VisionLink combined with the Trimble CCS900 Compaction Control System can reduce the time and cost of survey work through the collection and wireless transfer of as-compacted surface data.

VisionLink 3D Project Monitoring is used to monitor the productivity of earthworks machines such as dozers, graders, scrapers, excavators and compactors equipped with Trimble machine control technology. When combined with VisionLink's asset and fleet management capabilities, it provides senior executives, fleet managers, operations managers, project managers, site supervisors, field crews and other project stakeholders with key information that allows them to make decisions quickly and improve operational effectiveness. With this wealth of information contractors can save time, reduce costs and better maintain project schedules.

VisionLink software and the Trimble SNM940 Connected Site Gateway are available now through Trimble's worldwide SITECH® Technology Dealer channel and the Heavy and Highway Construction distribution channel.

About Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division

Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division is a leading innovator of productivity solutions for the heavy and highway contractor. Trimble's solutions leverage a variety of technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS), construction lasers, total stations, wireless data communications, the Internet, and application software. As part of the Trimble Connected Site strategy, these solutions provide a high-level of process and workflow integration from the design phase through to the finished project--delivering significant improvements in productivity throughout the construction lifecycle.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location -- including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information Trimble's Web site at http://www.trimble.com.

GTRMB

SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: Willa McManmon, Investors, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Lea Ann McNabb, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com

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

UMC and Synopsys Collaborate to Develop DesignWare IP for 28-nanometer Technology

Collaboration on Embedded Memory and Logic Library for UMC's Enhanced Poly SiON 28HLP Process Enables Creation of High-Performance, Low-Power SoCs

HSINCHU, Taiwan and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303), a leading global semiconductor foundry, and Synopsys, Inc., (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced an expanded collaboration to develop DesignWare® IP for UMC's 28-nanometer (nm) HLP Poly SiON process. Extending its previous successes in UMC's 40-nm and 55-nm processes, Synopsys plans to implement its proven DesignWare Embedded Memories and Logic Libraries in UMC's 28HLP Poly SiON process technology. This collaboration will enable designers to create high-speed, low-power system-on-chips (SoCs) with less risk and improved time-to-market. The longstanding relationship between the two companies extends the availability of high-quality DesignWare IP for a wide range of UMC processes from 180-nm to 28-nm.

While preserving the cost-competitiveness of conventional Poly SiON gate stack and using proprietary process techniques, UMC's 28HLP process technology delivers exceptional performance-to-cost ratio with vastly improved performance and power consumption over other 28-nm Poly SiON industry offerings. This enhanced 28-nm Poly-SiON process provides a natural migration path from 40-nm, enabling easy design adoption and fast time-to-market.

"UMC and Synopsys' close collaboration has spanned many years and technology generations," said S. C. Chien, UMC vice president of Customer Engineering & IP Development Design Support Divisions. "Extending our relationship with Synopsys, a leading and trusted IP provider, into the 28-nm process shows our mutual commitment to helping customers develop their increasingly complex SoC designs. We look forward to bringing these next-generation products to market with our customers."

Synopsys' broad portfolios of embedded memories and standard cell libraries are optimized for speed, power and area, and have been silicon proven in more than one billion chips. The DesignWare Embedded Memories and Logic Libraries include advanced power management features such as light-sleep, deep-sleep and shut-down, as well as a Power Optimization Kit to help extend battery life in mobile applications. In addition, Synopsys' integrated STAR Memory System® test and repair solution enables designers to achieve higher test quality and yield for their embedded memories while lowering overall chip area.

"Synopsys' collaboration with UMC, a leading foundry provider, will help our mutual customers differentiate their SoC designs with IP that is proven in UMC's robust 28-nm process technology," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP & systems at Synopsys. "Our extensive track record of delivering high-quality IP in advanced nodes gives designers confidence that they can integrate DesignWare IP into their SoCs with less risk and achieve a predictable path to first-pass silicon success."

Availability

The DesignWare Embedded Memories and Logic Libraries supporting UMC's 28HLP process are scheduled to be available in Q2 2012. The 28HLP DesignWare Embedded Memories and Logic Libraries will be available at no cost to qualified licensees as part of Synopsys' Foundry Sponsored IP program.

UMC's 28-nm Poly SiON technology is currently in pilot production and available for customer design-in now.

About DesignWare IP

Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio includes complete interface IP solutions consisting of controllers, PHY and Verification IP for widely used protocols, analog IP, embedded memories, logic libraries and configurable processor cores. In addition, Synopsys offers SystemC(TM) transaction-level models to build virtual prototypes for rapid, pre-silicon development of software. With a robust IP development methodology, reuse tools, extensive investment in quality and comprehensive technical support, Synopsys enables designers to accelerate time-to-market and reduce integration risk. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit: http://www.synopsys.com/designware. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/designware_ip.

About UMC

UMC (NYSE: UMC, TSE: 2303) is a leading global semiconductor foundry that provides advanced technology and manufacturing services for applications spanning every major sector of the IC industry. UMC's customer-driven foundry solutions allow chip designers to leverage the strength of the company's leading-edge processes, which include production proven 40nm, mixed signal/RFCMOS, and a wide range of specialty technologies. Production is supported through 10 wafer manufacturing facilities that include two advanced 300mm fabs; Fab 12A in Taiwan and Singapore-based Fab 12i are both in volume production for a variety of customer products. The company employs over 13,000 people worldwide and has offices in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Europe, and the United States. UMC can be found on the web at http://www.umc.com

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, system-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 70 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the outcome of the collaboration between Synopsys and UMC, the implementation of Synopsys IP on UMC's 28-nm process technology, reduced risk and improved time to market resulting from such implementation, and expected availability and pricing for such implementation. These statements are based on current expectations and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those described by these statements due to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, unforeseen production or delivery delays, failure to perform as expected, product errors or defects and other risks detailed in Synopsys' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of the latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2011.

Synopsys, DesignWare, and STAR Memory System are registered trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. SystemC is a trademark of the Open SystemC Initiative and is used under license. All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

Editorial Contacts:

UMC
Richard Yu
+886-2-2658-9168 ext. 16951
richard_yu@umc.com

Synopsys, Inc.
Sheryl Gulizia
+1-650-584-8635
sgulizia@synopsys.com

SOURCE  United Microelectronics Corporation; Synopsys, Inc.

United Microelectronics Corporation; Synopsys, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.synopsys.com/designware

European Businesses Amplify Investment in Cloud Data Protection

MORGES, Switzerland, October 12, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

   
         'Insights: Data Protection and the Cloud 2011' survey from CA
Technologies highlights increase in data loss incidents and urgent need to
                         invest in cloud solutions

    CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today released the results of an
independent survey that reveals investment in data protection continues to
grow with more budget allocated to cloud computing. According to the survey
of 1,987 companies across Europe, over a third (34%) of organisations expect
cloud computing to play an increasingly important role in their business
continuity plans over the next year.

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    The survey: 'Insights: Data Protection and the Cloud 2011' highlights
that 67% of the companies surveyed have seen their data protection budgets
remain flat in the last year, and just over a quarter (27%) are increasing
investment. As more businesses realise the significance of cloud to their
data protection strategy, CA Technologies expects an increased investment in
cloud solutions.

    "It's particularly telling that companies are now realising that cloud
can be a useful tool for back-up and disaster recovery purposes.
Organisations using the cloud in this way have less need for their own
remote site, and have to spend less time monitoring data recovery systems,
allowing them to focus on growing the business." said Chris Ross, Vice
President EMEA & Asia-Pacific, CA Technologies Data Management CSU

    Despite the positive trend in disaster recovery investment and the
emerging shift to cloud, almost all the companies surveyed (94%) suffered
application and data loss incidents in the last year. Of the 1,987
businesses surveyed across Europe, 31% have data that resides in the private
cloud and 17% in the public cloud. Encouragingly, these companies displayed
high levels of confidence in the safety of this data.

    More at: http://bit.ly/oYaHM7

    Twitter Hashtag: #CADataCloud

    About CA Technologies

    CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions
company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and
distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT
environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA
Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and
control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The
majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage
evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at
http://www.ca.com.

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Source: CA Technologies

Press Contact: Tariq Ahmed, Tel: +44(0)1753-241-069, Email: tariq.ahmed@ca.com

Generation Opportunity Announces GenerationOpportunity.org - New Grassroots Website Offers Young Americans Cutting Edge Tools to Organize and Take Action

With Over 1.6 Million on Facebook, Organization Unveils New Platform with Analyses of Issues that Matter, Cutting Edge Organizing Tools, Practical Training Guides, and Easy Online Voter Registration

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Generation Opportunity - one of the fastest growing and largest grassroots organizations in the nation organizing and mobilizing young adults through a strategy based on social media and ground operations - has launched a new grassroots website at http://generationopportunity.org.

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The organization, which has already amassed more than 1.6 million fans through its Facebook pages "Being American" and "The Constitution," continues to make available communications platforms that provide tools to young Americans eager to learn more about major national issues, become more engaged and civically involved, and organize their friends to work toward solutions on issues such as jobs and unemployment, federal debt and spending, energy, American competitiveness, and more.

"Based on their first-hand experiences looking for work and that of their friends, young Americans are more committed than ever to change the status quo posed by a dismal economy, failed policies, and a lack of jobs. We built this grassroots site based on feedback from thousands of Millennials across the nation. We believe they will use it to further their efforts to organize their friends, colleagues, and communities and to have their voices and votes fully respected," said Paul T. Conway, President of Generation Opportunity and a former Chief of Staff of the United States Department of Labor. "Young adults have been patient long enough - they want more opportunity, faster job creation, and less government intervention. They are fully committed to organizing around solutions that improve the daily lives of every American."

The full-featured site makes it possible for young Americans to share their personal experiences, organize local events, and take action. It will serve as a repeat destination for those who are interested in making a difference.

Users on generationopportunity.org have the ability to:

    --  Research issues and get details about potential solutions.
    --  Join the rapidly expanding Facebook community of over 1.6 million fans.
    --  Express their opinions on issues facing our country.
    --  Stay up to date on the latest at the Generation Opportunity blog.
    --  Organize a Local Event in their communities.
    --  Register to Vote and obtain information on voting in their states.
    --  Download Generation Opportunity training guides to learn how to:
        --  Be an effective participant at a Town Hall Meeting.
        --  Write an effective and compelling Letter to the Editor.
        --  Organize a successful local event.
        --  Be an Effective and Thought-Provoking Radio Call-in Guest.
        --  Be an Effective In-Studio Radio Guest.
        --  Organize on and Beyond Campus.

Check out the new website at http://generationopportunity.org.

ABOUT GENERATION OPPORTUNITY

Generation Opportunity is a non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c)(4) organization that seeks to engage everyone from young adults, to early career professionals, college students, young mothers and fathers, construction workers, current service men and women, veterans, entrepreneurs and all Americans who find themselves dissatisfied with the status quo and willing to create a better tomorrow.

Generation Opportunity operates on a strategy that combines advanced social media tactics with proven field tactics to reach Americans 18-29. The organization's social media platforms - "Being American" on Facebook and "The Constitution" on Facebook - have amassed a total fan base of more than 1.6 million. Both pages post links to relevant articles and reports from sources ranging from the federal General Accountability Office (GAO), to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Brookings Institution, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and The Heritage Foundation.

Visit Generation Opportunity's new grassroots website at http://generationopportunity.org. For resources in Spanish, visit us at http://generationopportunity.org/espanol. Connect with us on Facebook by liking "Being American" and "The Constitution."

CONTACT: Matthew Faraci202-997-1636EMAIL

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Generation Opportunity

Web Site: http://generationopportunity.org

Norman Enhances Email Security With Direct Quarantine Capability

End Users Receive Higher Visibility and Control over Quarantined Messages

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Norman, a leading security company serving global SMB, enterprise, government and consumer markets, announced an enhancement to its email security solution that gives end users higher visibility and control over quarantined messages.

Direct Quarantine is a Microsoft Outlook add-on for Norman Email Protection that is designed to relieve IT administrators from day-to-day quarantine management, giving speed, convenience and control to end users. Users have access to quarantined email messages in real time - maintaining full security protection - and may use familiar Outlook functions such as the built-in search tool to quickly locate specific email. Users receive a full view of messages in text or HTML, including a list of attachments. All dangerous content is disabled, keeping the network, PC and network secure.

"Norman Direct Quarantine increases IT productivity by alleviating tedious day-to-day quarantine management and delivers convenience and one-click control to end users," said Audun Lodemel, vice president of Marketing and Business Development. "This solution seamlessly works with Norman Email Protection to effectively counter security threats such as spam, viruses, fraud, phishing, botnets and other unauthorized communications."

Direct Quarantine Server integrates easily with Microsoft Exchange and clients are quickly and easily deployed through Active Directory Group Policy. The Direct Quarantine server works with Exchange server and is easily deployed through Active Directory Group Policy with a single install package for Outlook versions 2003, 2007 and 2010.

Norman offers a comprehensive, layered-security portfolio of innovative, award-winning products. Norman solutions include Norman Security Suite for consumers and a full portfolio for business and government including Norman Endpoint Protection, Norman Network Protection, patch management, device control and application control.

For more information on all Norman security solutions, please go to http://www.norman.com. For free malware cleaning, please go to: http://www.norman.com/support/support_tools/malware_cleaner/en-us.

About Norman ASA

Founded in Norway in 1984, Norman ASA is a global leader and pioneer in proactive content security solutions and forensics malware tools. Norman's proactive antimalware solutions, including malware analysis tools, network security and endpoint protection, are powered by patented Norman SandBox® technology and used by security solutions providers around the world.

Norman's unified core antimalware protection for clients, servers and network security are delivered as products and services designed to protect business communications and resources, including corporate and government networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and extranets. Norman's solutions are available through Norman subsidiaries and a network of global partners. For more information, visit http://www.norman.com.

For additional information:

John Callahan
Norman ASA
+703 279 6650
John.callahan@norman.com

SOURCE  Norman ASA

Norman ASA

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

Lantiq Teams With CCT Tech International Ltd. to Show Next Generation Home Control Systems

Demonstrations highlight capability of DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy)

MUNICH, NEUBIBERG, Germany and HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This week in Hong Kong, CCT Tech International Ltd. is demonstrating new home control systems based on DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy). This demonstration represents a strategic portfolio expansion by the telecommunications manufacturer, powered by Lantiq's proven single-chip DECT solution. The showcase of new wireless network connected devices and applications is running in parallel to the Hong Kong Electronics Fair with a live demonstration at CCT's location in Fotan.

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DECT ULE: Wireless Home Control and Sensor Applications

    --  DECT ULE provides short-range wireless network connectivity using
        globally standardized DECT voice and data communications technology as
        the basis for new alarm, sensing and security applications in the
        digital home.  In brief, DECT handsets and base stations can serve as
        information display and control devices for a wide range of connected
        devices in a typical home.

    --  CCT Tech International Ltd., a leading manufacturer of
        telecommunications products for homes, will showcase a range of
        prototype home control solutions, including:
        --  A DECT ULE capable handset supporting voice calls, device control
            applications and meter reading capability.
        --  Devices with DECT ULE connectivity - controllable by the handset -
            such as motion sensors, fire alarms and 'smart' electric plugs.
        --  DECT base station that can be programmed to respond to sensor inputs
            (i.e., automated calling to emergency services.

    --  The demonstration system is powered by the Lantiq COSIC(TM) ULC, which
        combines baseband processor, RF transceiver and power amplifier on a
        very small footprint single-chip solution.  For production systems, DECT
        ULE end-point devices require a low-power consumption profile capable of
        battery-powered operation for up to 10 years.

Comments

CCT Tech International Ltd.: "The new home control features made possible by DECT ULE elevate the cordless phone from its dedicated function for voice communications," said Karl Heinz Mueller, New Technology Development Director at CCT Tech (HK) Ltd. "We are very excited to bring an entirely new set of features to the traditional voice phone and make it a truly 'smart' device for monitoring and device control in the digital home network."

Lantiq: "The digital home of the near future will incorporate multiple types of devices to provide consumers with data, control capability and services," said Lantiq's vice president of marketing, Rainer Spielberg. "DECT holds a strong position as a cordless phone solution in voice communications, it is in high volume production today, and it can be deployed with stand alone basestations or integrated into a home gateway. Lantiq is very enthusiastic about the evolution of this proven standard in a ULE specification for low-power, long battery-life home network applications."

Multimedia

Product picture and more information available here: http://www.lantiq.com/COSIC_ULE

About CCT Tech International Ltd.

CCT Tech International Ltd. is one of the world's largest telecom and electronic product manufacturers. The company is a group member of CCT Telecom Holdings Ltd. (HKSE 138). CCT Tech Int'l Ltd. supplies on OEM/ODM/OBM basis about 15 Mio. cordless phones per year to major brand customers and telecom operators worldwide. The company holds an exclusive worldwide license for GE branded phones. Website:  http://www.cct-tech.com.hk

About LANTIQ

Lantiq offers a broad and innovative product portfolio for next-generation networks and the digital home. The company specializes in broadband communications encompassing analog, digital and mixed-signal ICs along with comprehensive software suites. Lantiq is a fabless company and its semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and in home networks in every region of the world. Further information is available at: http://www.lantiq.com.

SOURCE  Lantiq

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Lantiq

CONTACT: Worldwide Headquarters, Christoph von Schierstaedt, +49 (89) 89899 7322, Schierstaedt@lantiq.com, or North America, Sarah LaLiberte, +1-978-502-8558, sarah.laliberte@lantiq.com

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

Lantiq Introduces Advanced Phone Chips; Brings HD Voice Quality to 2.4 GHz Cordless Home Phones

COSIC single-chip family expanded to support WDCT frequency range; solution will make DECT-like features available in emerging markets

MUNICH and NEUBIBERG, Germany, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today expanded its family of single-chip solutions for advanced cordless home telephony. The new COSIC(TM) WDCT, a 2.4 GHz version of the company's widely used DECT solution, brings features such as wideband voice and low-rate data services to cordless handsets targeted at Asia-Pacific countries and emerging markets that use this unlicensed frequency range.

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Features, Benefits of COSIC WDCT

    --  First 2.4 GHz frequency cordless solution supporting wideband/HD voice
        quality and low-rate data application capability (similar to European
        CAT-iq(TM) feature-set) to make the cordless phone a value-added
        component of a digital home.
    --  Wideband coding and transmission and advanced acoustic echo cancellation
        results in brilliant HD voice quality for conversation and recording,
        including full duplex hands free speaking with HD sound.
    --  Adaptive collision detection and channel selection for co-existence with
        2.4 GHz wireless LAN.
    --  High Signal-to-Noise Ratio (sensitivity approx. -98 dbm) reduces
        transmit power requirement and achieves better range performance than
        alternative devices.
    --  All members of the COSIC family integrate baseband controller, RF
        transceiver and power amplifier on single silicon chip, resulting in
        lowest system Bill of Material (BOM) cost, optimized manufacturing and
        logistics, smallest PCB footprint and low power consumption.
    --  Single architecture across family leverages manufacturer's hardware and
        software design investment across regulated 1.9 GHz DECT/CAT-iq and
        unlicensed 2.4 GHz cordless voice platforms.

Availability

    --  Samples available now to qualified customers for design, with volume
        production beginning in the first quarter of 2012.
    --  Available reference design for basestation and handset includes hardware
        and core firmware supporting full-duplex hands-free, polyphony ringer,
        and ECO mode (a DECT energy saving feature).  The solution also is
        supported for integration into broadband home gateways.

Comments

"With this addition to the COSIC product family, our customers can field a complete range of cordless voice products based on a common platform that offers unsurpassed performance and audio quality," said Rainer Spielberg, vice president of marketing for Lantiq. "In-home cordless plays an important role in the voice and data service customer experience. With features such as wideband voice and low-rate data applications added to handsets, manufacturers can deliver products that clearly stand-out from the 'dumb' phones in common use today."

Multimedia

Product picture and more information available here: http://www.lantiq.com/products/digital-cordless/wdct/

About LANTIQ

Lantiq offers a broad and innovative product portfolio for next-generation networks and the digital home. The company specializes in broadband communications encompassing analog, digital and mixed-signal ICs along with comprehensive software suites. Lantiq is a fabless company and its semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and in home networks in every region of the world. Further information is available at: http://www.lantiq.com.

SOURCE  Lantiq

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CONTACT: Worldwide Headquarters: Christoph von Schierstaedt, +49 (89) 89899 7322, Schierstaedt@lantiq.com, or North America, Sarah LaLiberte, +1-978-502-8558, sarah.laliberte@lantiq.com

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

Ectaco Gears Up for CES in Hong Kong and Frankfurt Book Fair With the jetBook Color

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ectaco, Inc., the world leader in portable language learning and translation technology, announced today that they will present the long awaited jetBook Color at Consumer Electronics Show in Hong Kong (Booth 3B-E09) and International Book Fair in Frankfurt (Booth Messegelande 8.0 L973) starting October 12, 2011. The jetBook Color will be the first in the world to use Color eInk and the only eBook Reader focused primarily on education and feature exclusive content oriented toward students worldwide.

The list of supporting technologies include a multilingual speech recognition module, text-to-speech module for pronunciation of books, machine translation technology that is able to translate anything from one sentence to an entire book in a matter of seconds.  Script character recognition in combination with an EMT panel allows students to write on the screen, convert their script into typed characters and helps teachers to check assignments (replacing paper for classwork and homework to reduce waste and save time).  Multilingual optical character recognition technology built into a handheld Ectaco/C-Pen scanner that connects to the device and provides quick transfer of printed text into digital format with a plug-in GPS module that allows parents to locate their child or the unit itself with a few clicks.

Along with the most sophisticated and functional eBook reader software, the product features extensive school reading lists, teachers and school administrators resources, parental support and advice, and a fully interactive SAT course that will train, test, and raise students' SAT scores (for the US Market).  A Speed Reading course that will teach students to read and comprehend text faster, Talking Oxford Dictionaries narrated by professional linguists, course of English and foreign language grammar, speech recognition and speech analysis based phonetic Language Teacher ® and U-Learn(TM)  courses that teach any of the 52 available languages and provide great support to ESL students. Pictured dictionaries for 36 languages, cross translator for 180 languages, Vocabulary Builder, Linguistic Crosswords, reference materials in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Earth Science, Interactive Periodic Table of Elements, graphing and scientific calculators and more.

"We are excited to be the first to utilize the unique technology of Color eInk," asserts David Lubinitsky, CEO of Ectaco Inc.  "We've decided to make the most eye-friendly unit; unlike backlit screens, so it's safe for students to read for prolonged periods of time.  jetBook Color will have WiFi and an optional 3G chip to support students in the classroom, at home, and for remote education courses."

An innovation of this magnitude will attract educational institutions that will be able to distribute the jetBook Color to each student individually with everything pre-loaded for the entire school year. Ectaco has been working with thousands of schools and school districts in all 50 states and 8 countries around the world. 

For more information visit http://www.ectaco.com or contact Greg Stetson at 718-728-6110 ext. 212 or greg@ectaco.com.

SOURCE  Ectaco, Inc.

Ectaco, Inc.

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

Baker & Taylor, Inc. Announces Partnership with Gardners Books to Give UK Publishers New and Integrated Distribution Opportunities

FRANKFURT, Germany, October 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
          - New Deal Provides Unique Sales Outlets to Thousands of UK
                                Publishers -

    Baker & Taylor, Inc., the world's largest distributor of physical and
digital books and entertainment products, and Gardners Books Limited,
Britain's leading book wholesaler, today announced an agreement to expand
the international content in Baker & Taylor's network. The partnership will
allow Gardners Books' nearly 1,000 ebook publishers to reach customers
around the world via Blio, which is forecasted to be pre-installed on
millions of consumer reading devices worldwide.

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    "Blio is the premiere ereading experience that can uniquely bring
content to life for readers. While there is already a wide range of rich
content and best sellers available, this partnership makes Blio more
relevant and attractive to global users," said Linda Gagnon, Senior Vice
President of Digital Media Services & Business Development at Baker &
Taylor. "Together we can offer customers a global solution tailored to match
local tastes. Gardners Books will also manage the Blio online store for
customers in the United Kingdom, to ensure that the latest and best content
is highlighted."

    Blio, the free reading application that truly brings to life digital
content, offers an unparalleled reading experience for both narrative and
illustrated titles. Blio, developed by K-NFB Reading Technologies, is
currently available for the Windows, Android, and iOS operating systems,
with more in development. Leading manufacturers and mobile providers are
pre-loading Blio on their devices, including tablets, mobile phones,
computers, and netbook devices.

    "Blio is an exciting development in the fast moving world of digital
publishing and Gardners Books is delighted to bring this new software to
publishers in the UK. The association with Baker & Taylor will create a
unique opportunity for publishers in the UK & US to benefit from the
extensive sales and marketing reach available in both markets," said Bob
Jackson, Commercial Director of Gardners Books.

    Baker & Taylor and Gardners Books will be exhibiting at the Frankfurt
International Book Fair from October 12th - 16th.

    About Baker & Taylor
Baker & Taylor, Inc. ( http://www.baker-taylor.com) is the world's
largest distributor of books, digital content and entertainment products.
The company leverages its unsurpassed worldwide distribution network to
deliver rich content in multiple formats, anytime and anywhere. Baker &
Taylor offers cutting-edge digital media services and innovative technology
platforms to thousands of publishers, libraries and retailers worldwide.
Baker & Taylor also offers industry-leading customized library services and
retail merchandising solutions. Baker & Taylor is proud to power Blio
(blioreader.com), the world's most flexible, engaging and revolutionary
e-reading application. Charlotte, N.C.-based Baker & Taylor is majority
owned by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P., an institutional private equity
fund managed by Castle Harlan, Inc., a leading private equity investment
firm.

    Baker & Taylor and the Baker & Taylor logo are trademarks of Baker &
Taylor Inc. Blio is a trademark of K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc. Other
company and product names mentioned for identification purposes may be
trademarks of their respective owners.

    About Gardners Books

    Gardners Books was founded in 1986 and is Britain's leading independent
book, DVD, Blu-ray and music CD wholesaler, stocking over 4.5 million book
titles, over 170,000 eBooks, over 50,000 DVD and Blu-ray titles and 100,000
music CDs. Additional services include e-commerce solutions, drop-ship
fulfillment, the Gardlink Epos System, publisher distribution services and
Print on Demand. The Independent Booksellers Affiliate Programme was
launched in 2010. Gardners also sponsors the UK Independent Bookseller of
the Year Awards.

Source: Baker & Taylor, Inc.

Kimberly Kuo of Baker & Taylor, +1-704-998-3118, Kimberly.Kuo@baker-taylor.com; or Bob Kelly of Gardners Books, bob.kelly@gardners.com

Maxthon Brings New Level of Android Security, Ease-of-Use with Maxthon Mobile 2.3

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), a global software and web services company, announces the launch of Maxthon Mobile 2.3 with a series of new privacy features, increased security and ease-of-use. Users can download the latest version of Maxthon Mobile 2.3 at http://dl.maxthon.com/mobile/Maxthon_for_Android.apk

"Maxthon Mobile 2.3 offers features users can't get through any other Android browser. We're committed to giving our customers the security they deserve, so they can browse the web while preserving their privacy without compromising sensitive data or other personal information," says Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon. "With these advantages, Maxthon Mobile once again leads the way on behalf of our global community of fans and supporters."

Users of this new version of Maxthon Mobile can also enjoy the following benefits:

    --  Private browsing for enhanced security.
    --  A "Browse in Private Mode" option, which does not record or save viewing
        history.
    --  One-click ability to globally clear passwords to eliminate security
        threats or hacking risks. Using this feature deletes all previous
        passwords, including those used to access social media like Facebook,
        Google+ and Twitter.
    --  Quick deletion of cookies, form data and emptying caches, to maximize
        the power of private browsing.

"Increasingly, the mobile security threat landscape is targeted toward the Android platform," says Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon International/Chief of Product Development, "Open source, Linux-based, broadly-used - all of this can add up to a honey pot of potential exploits. Expect to see more features that enhance your mobile security and privacy in the coming weeks and months."

About Maxthon

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

Download Maxthon Mobile for Android phones here:

http://dl.maxthon.com/mobile/Maxthon_for_Android.apk

Want to supercharge that desktop? Try Maxthon 3 for Windows PCs today.

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

Download Maxthon Mobile for 10" Android tablets here:

http://dl.maxthon.com/mobile/Maxthon_for_Tablet_Android.apk

SOURCE  Maxthon

Maxthon

CONTACT: Lewis Fein of Maxthon at Telephone: +1-310-746-7771 or Email: lewis.fein@maxthon.com

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

Kobo Continues Global Expansion; Partners With Fnac - #1 Book Retailer in France

TORONTO, October 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
             FNAC SELECTS KOBO TO DELIVER A BEST IN CLASS EREADING
   EXPERIENCE TO FRENCH CONSUMERS; LARGEST CATALOGUE OF EBOOKS IN FRANCE

    Kobo, a global leader in eReading with 5 million readers in over 100
countries worldwide, has expanded its international footprint by partnering
with #1 book retailer in France, FNAC. FNAC has chosen Kobo to deliver a
superior eReading experience to their customers, leveraging the Kobo
eReading platform, one of the largest global catalogues in the world, top
rated apps for any device, and Kobo's leading selection of eReaders.

    Launching to market within the fourth quarter of 2011, in 81 stores in
France and online with Fnac.com, this partnership will cement Kobo and FNAC
as the popular eReading platform of choice within the French marketplace.
For the launch FNAC will have eReading experts on hand, to give personalised
in-store Kobo demonstrations and to introduce and educate their customers to
eReading and Kobo.

    "Partnering with leading bookseller in France, FNAC, brings Kobo closer
to our vision of delivering the best eReading experience to more readers, on
any device, in more countries around the world," said Michael Serbinis, CEO,
Kobo, Inc. "We believe our launch into France as well as our upcoming
entries into Spain, Italy and the Netherlands will be embraced by the
European eReading community, as people start eReading, building their
lifetime digital libraries, and reading freely across multiple devices."

    "A leading retailer of technology, leisure and cultural products, Fnac
is also the number 1 book retailer in France, selling more than 50 million
print books each year." said Alexandre Bompard, CEO, Fnac . "Like Kobo, Fnac
is passionate about reading and about the opportunity ebooks offer to the
consumers. We are very excited to move a step forward and partner with Kobo,
by bringing "Kobo by Fnac" innovative ereading solution to the French
market. Our common objective is to offer a top notch solution and the
largest ebook catalog in order to meet French customer expectations and lead
the ebook market in France."

    LARGEST GLOBAL eBOOKSTORE

    In addition to its global store, Kobo already offers stores in the US,
Canada, Germany (localised), UK, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. The
Kobo store offers a selection of over 2.5 million eBooks, newspapers and
magazines with bestselling titles, the hottest new releases, thrillers,
romance and over a million free books.

    Kobo's European stores offer customers a rich assortment of local
content, merchandised to the tastes and preferences of readers across
Europe, Kobo has partnered with European publishers to offer a wide range of
titles. With this launch, FNAC will deliver a large content catalogue,
making it the largest eBookstore in France - the new store will feature the
latest releases and bestsellers from popular French authors.

    Since its launch in 2009, Kobo has been dedicated to an open cloud-based
platform, enabling users to read on any device, and with open standards that
give users the freedom to build their lifetime libraries as they choose.

    LEADING eREADING DEVICES AND FREE EREADING APPS

    Kobo has developed a line of top selling eReaders, are distributed in
leading booksellers, consumer electronics retailers and mass merchants
around the world such as, Best Buy, Target, Indigo Books, Walmart, Collins,
Whitcoull's, and now expanding to retailers in the European market.

    As part of the partnership Kobo will develop free eReading French
language apps for iPhone(R), iPad(R), iPod touch(R) and Android(TM), and
PlayBook(TM). The apps will bring a next-generation reading experience to
users. FNAC customers will be able to access their library and read across
devices, French-language best sellers, the hottest new releases and
classics.

    In addition to delivering a complete ecosystem of content, apps, and
eReaders - Kobo will also offer a localized version of popular social
program - Reading Life under the Kobo by FNAC brand. Reading Life is a
leading, industry-first social experience that lets passionate readers track
and share their love of reading. With Reading Life, users can connect with
friends or book clubs and discuss their favorite books on Facebook, they can
track their statistics which provide a tally of their library and reading
activity - an insightful way for users to learn about their reading habits.
Plus, user can earn awards - just for spending time reading.

    About Kobo, Inc.

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

    About Fnac
Fnac, a subsidiary of PPR, is the leading retailer of leisure and technology
products in France. It operates 153 stores (the 30th of september 2011): 82
in France and 71 elsewhere in the world (Belgium, Brazil, Spain, Italy,
Portugal and Switzerland). Its http://www.fnac.com <
http://www.fnac.com> website is one of the foremost BtoC e-commerce
sites in France in terms of the public it reaches, with an average of
750,000 unique visitors daily. Fnac employs more than 15,000 people and
reported EUR4,473 million in sales in 2010.

    iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. App
Store is a service mark of Apple, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
BlackBerry is a registered trademark of Research In Motion. PlayBook and
BlackBerry App World are trademarks of Research In Motion.

   
    Contact:  Jim Hughes/Wendy Zaas
    Rogers & Cowan
    +1-310-854-8275/+1-310-854-8148
    jhughes@rogersandcowan.com
    wzaas@rogersandcowan.com

Source: Kobo Inc.

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99designs Establishes Design Student Fund to Celebrate 99,999th Design Contest

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Today 99designs, the largest online marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design services, announced it's celebrating the launch of its 99,999th design contest by establishing a $99,999 fund for design students. Since 2008, 99designs has pioneered the crowdsourced graphic design market by helping designers and small businesses around the world work together and build lasting relationships.

"It has been an exhilarating ride to 99,999 contests," said Mark Harbottle, co-founder of 99designs. "What better way to celebrate than by offering additional support to design students across the globe as they acquire the skills they need to build their careers."

99designs will award 1,010 x $99 bonus payments to students on top of every contest prize won, until the $99,999 cash pool runs out.

Every month over $1.2 million dollars is paid out to designers in the 99designs community as a result of design work commissioned by small businesses from around the world. In just over three years 99designs has:

    --  Built a community of over 125,000 designers in over 192 countries
    --  Paid a total of $25 million to its designers
    --  Uploaded a new design to the site every 6 seconds
    --  Placed over 13,000 logos available for customization and sale in its
        logo store
    --  Launched 99,999 design contests to date

"In the past year alone we've more than doubled our contest volume and made it significantly easier and more valuable for small businesses and designers alike to use our service. We also secured investment from leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm Accel Partners. This investment has enabled us to accelerate our growth and launch localized editions of our site in key markets," said Patrick Llewellyn, CEO of 99designs. "I want to thank our community of talented designers, the myriad of small businesses who use the service and our amazing team in Australia and San Francisco -- we couldn't have done it without you. Here's to the next 99,999 contests!"

99designs connects small businesses needing custom design work such as logos and websites to a global community of over 125,000 designers. Businesses benefit from engaging with multiple designers simultaneously making it easier to build the right relationship while designers are exposed to upwards of 1,200 new client opportunities at any given time and can showcase their work on a level playing field.

For more information about the Design Student Fund please see: http://99designs.com/designers

About 99designs

99designs is the #1 marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design services. It connects small businesses needing custom design work such as logos and websites to a global community of over 125,000 designers. A new design is uploaded to the 99designs marketplace every 6 seconds, while designers are exposed to upwards 1,200 new business opportunities at any given time. 99designs ready-made logo store has over 13,000 high-quality logos available for customization and sale right off the shelf for $99. Since launching in 2008, 99designs has hosted 99,999 design contests to date and paid a total of $25 million to its designers.

Backed by Accel Partners (whose portfolio includes Facebook, Dropbox and Etsy) -- with participation from angel investors Michael Dearing (eBay, Harrison Metal), Dave Goldberg (Survey Monkey), Stewart Butterfield (Flickr, Tiny Speck), Leni Mayo (Learnable.com), Andrew Walsh (Hitwise) and Anthony Casalena (Squarespace) -- the company employs over 40 staff in Melbourne and San Francisco and enjoys 120 percent year-on-year growth.

http://www.99designs.com

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99designs

Web Site: http://www.99designs.com

KEB and Pure Commerce to Offer Online Customers the Best Currency Options on South Korean Websites

Pure Commerce's PFX Multi-Currency Pricing Services Now Available For South Korean Merchants

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Pure Commerce, an international payment solutions provider, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) to provide multi-currency pricing (MCP) services to online merchants in South Korea. This is the first time MCP services have been made available in the South Korean market.

KEB is the largest foreign exchange bank in South Korea. Its online merchant clients found that foreign customers were getting frustrated with the currency confusion that arose when they made a purchase in Korean won, but the local currency conversion on their credit card statement did not match their expectations.

Pure Commerce's Pure Foreign Exchange (PFX) MCP service takes the guesswork out of it for them. KEB's merchants will now be able to convert online credit card payments made by foreign customers from Korean won to their home currency at the time of purchase. Website visitors simply select the country they are from or the currency they want prices displayed in, then the purchase is charged in the selected currency.

"In the online market place, customers want a local experience regardless of where the merchant is located," said Yong Cho, country head, South Korea for Pure Commerce. "PFX gives online merchants the opportunity to offer this to them. It provides shoppers with an enhanced online shopping experience, by seeing prices in a familiar currency rather than having the hassle of converting currencies themselves."

Not only do these services benefit shoppers, online merchants now have a greater opportunity to reach a wider customer base by instantly pricing goods in foreign currencies. Selling in local currencies allows them to exploit new markets and gain competitive advantage by providing a localised service on a personal level.

At the same time, PFX allows online businesses to receive revenue in Korean won, without the foreign exchange rate risk associated with selling in multiple currencies. The sale price is converted based on current exchange rates that are guaranteed from the time of purchase to the time of settlement.

"PFX gives online businesses the peace of mind by fixing the exchange rate before the sale occurs," said Mr Cho. "If the currency fluctuates between the time of sale and the time they receive the funds, their bottom line will not be affected."

This deal is an extension of a relationship forged during an Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) initiated trade mission by Pure Commerce to South Korea in 2006, which was undertaken to assess the viability of the market for its suite of payment solutions. Both companies successfully introduced outsourced dynamic currency conversion (DCC) services to merchants in South Korea in 2009. This new MCP deal is a further extension to the services that KEB now offers its merchant customers in South Korea.

As a result of this successful relationship, Pure Commerce won 'Best Services Company' at the AustCham 2010 G20 Australian Business Awards in Korea. These awards recognise significant achievements and contributions made by Australian and Korean companies involved in Australia-Korea and Korea-Australia business activities.

About Pure Commerce

Pure Commerce provides on-demand currency and payment services to banks, acquirers and multinational corporates around the world. Established in 1997, it has offices in Sydney, Singapore, Seoul, Zurich and London. For more information visit http://www.pure-commerce.com

Media Contact:

Emma Keen
Infinite Loop
+61-402-112-189
ekeen@infinite-loop.com.au

SOURCE  Pure Commerce

Pure Commerce

Web Site: http://www.pure-commerce.com/

Motorola Mobility Makes Powerful a Lot More Fun and Affordable with Motorola ATRIX(TM) 2

Amp up your entertainment with the affordable Motorola ATRIX 2

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Make fun times high-powered with Motorola ATRIX 2, the latest smartphone from Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI). Thanks to its 1GHz dual-core processor, you'll have up to two times faster processing power than single-core smartphones. You'll instantly feel the rush: faster web browsing, faster data download speeds of up to 21 Mbps*, seamless multi-tasking and smooth-as-silk game play, so there's never a hitch in the action. All this on a stunning 4.3-inch qHD screen, razor-sharp and crystal clear. A dazzler by design, Motorola ATRIX 2 is a good-looking, high performer that gives you access to the best entertainment anywhere. Built for a fast-paced world, it's a smartphone that takes entertainment to the next level, with a price within reach.

Eager to get your hands on it? Motorola ATRIX 2 will be available in the United States starting in mid-October, with subsequent launches planned for China, Asia, Middle East and Latin America.

"Motorola ATRIX 2 is the smartphone that doubles as an entertainment center," said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, product and portfolio management, Motorola Mobility. "With its large crystal clear qHD display, dual-core processor, full 1080p video capture and free ZumoCast app for music and pictures -- all at a price within reach -- Motorola ATRIX 2 offers a great value for your money and an amazing entertainment experience."

Fun at the Snap of Your Fingers

Remotely access content from your computer while on the go. With our free ZumoCast(TM)(1) app, you get secure, unlimited access to music playlists, pictures and videos straight from your computer's hard drive -- in real-time, without using your phone's memory. And with Music, our fully connected music player, Motorola ATRIX 2 gives you the power to play whatever you're craving. Plus, the Music app lets you access your favorite artists, song lyrics, and allows you to share what you're listening to with your friends. With super-quick downloads, Adobe® Flash® Player 10 and a high-resolution screen, watching video and browsing the Web on Motorola ATRIX 2 makes fun larger than life. Whether it's a hot new remix, TV clip you can't miss, or that bonus level you're going to beat any day now (promise), you'll experience entertainment at its best.

Capture the Moment

Step aside, standalone digital camera. With advanced imaging features, you can take pictures in an instant with shutter response that is faster than a digital camera. With an amazing 8-megapixel camera, you can take pictures clear enough for a poster-sized 16 by 20 inch print. Starting where the original Motorola ATRIX left off, this camera has better resolution so you can capture even more details. Motorola ATRIX 2 also has a full 1080p HD video capture for the highest video quality, smooth playback at 30 frames per second and speedy startup -- you'll never miss a beat from start to finish. If a wireless hub is nearby, you can also video chat with PCs or other smartphones via GoogleTalk(TM). And to share pictures and videos with your friends and family, the Gallery app makes it easy to post on your social networks in no time. Or what you might call, proof of awesomeness.

Want More Entertainment and Productivity?

Experience the full potential of Motorola ATRIX 2 by using Motorola's unique webtop application. Just plug into a Motorola LAPDOCK(TM) 100 and in seconds a large-screen display and full keyboard are at your fingertips -- or plug into a Motorola HD Station, then use the HDMI out to connect to any size HD monitor or TV(2). It's super-sized Web surfing with a full version of the Mozilla Firefox® browser, with its multiple-window capabilities to surf the Web, make a call, stream a video or run a business web application like Google Docs(TM) -- all at the same time! All while charging your Motorola ATRIX 2 in the background. It's the smartphone that's always ready for more.

Feel the Power by Being Business ready

Motorola ATRIX 2 is the right tool for any job, with everything a business owner wants and just what an employee needs. Motorola ATRIX 2 takes "work smart" to the next level with business-ready security and productivity features that would make any IT department proud. This is above and beyond what's found in basic Android(TM)-powered devices, with PIN lock and password protection; inactivity timeouts; data encryption on both the device and the SD card; and the ability to wipe the phone remotely if it's ever lost or stolen. It doesn't disappoint when it comes to productivity either. Access to corporate address information, calendar resources and conference dialing is quick and easy. Email is easier too, with the ability to filter, spell check and view or download attachments in a snap.

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     Motorola ATRIX 2 Features and Specifications
     Form Factor         Touch Screen
     OS                  Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
     Dimensions          66 x 126 x 10.4 (mm)
     Display             4.3-inch qHD
     Weight              147g
     Processor           Dual-core 1GHz
     Battery             1785 mAh
     Talk and Standby
      Time(3)            Up to 8.5 hours of talk time and 15.9 days in standby
     Bands/Modes                                       WCDMA 850/900*/1900/2100
                                                         GSM 850/900/1800/1900,
                         HSDPA 21.1  Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps,
                         850/1900 Rx Diversity
     Wi-Fi               802.11 b/g/n
     Bluetooth           Version 2.1+EDR
                         Stereo Bluetooth Class 2
     Connectivity        3.5mm headset jack, Micro USB 2.0, HDMI
                         Mobile HotSpot capabilities -- Allows customers to
                          connect up to five other Wi-Fi(R)-enabled devices and
                          laptops
                         MMS, SMS, Email (Corporate Sync, Gmail(TM), POP3/IMAP
     Messaging/Web/       embedded, Push Email) IM (Google Talk), WebKit w/
      Apps                Flash
     Cameras             8MP auto focus with LED flash, VGA Front Camera
                         AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB*, MIDI, MP3,
     Audio                WAV, WMA v10, WMA v9
     Video               Capture/Playback 1080p, H.263, H.264, MPEG4
                         1GB RAM x 8GB ROM, microSD slot, 2GB SD card in box,
     Storage & Memory     total memory expandable up to 40GB
     Location Services   aGPS (assisted), eCompass
     Pre-loaded          Access to Google Maps(TM) with Navigation, Google Talk
      Applications        and Web browsing
     Sensors             eCompass, Accelerometer, Light and Proximity Sensor

About Motorola Mobility

Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) integrates innovative technology and human knowledge to create experiences which simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; point-to-point data and video transmission, and administrative solutions, including data-access devices and decoders. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

Media contacts:
Christa Smith
858-404-2990
christasmith@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility, Inc.

*Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

(1) MOTOCAST supports many popular file formats and codecs. Additional software is necessary to enable use of unsupported files on your mobile phone.  DRM-protected content is not supported. Respect the rights of copyright owners by only using MOTOCAST to stream and sync authorized content.

(2) Accessories sold separately

(3) All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.

Motorola Mobility and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. Google Talk, Google Docs, Android, Gmail and Google Maps are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.

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AT&T Mobility CEO Highlights Innovation and Collaboration in Mobile Industry

Industry in "perfect storm of innovation," says Ralph de la Vega

DALLAS, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ralph de la Vega, President and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, highlighted the importance of innovation and collaboration to the mobile industry Tuesday in a keynote address to the CTIA Enterprise & Applications Conference.

Speaking at the conference in San Diego, Calif., the CEO of the wireless unit of AT&T* (NYSE: T) said the industry has "crossed the threshold" of a mobile revolution with the deployment of social networking, acceleration of cloud computing, skyrocketing of mobile applications, and advances in mobile devices and networks.

"It's the perfect storm of innovation," de la Vega said. "In this highly dynamic environment, it's clear that collaboration is the key to ongoing innovation."

de la Vega cited the work of AT&T Foundry, innovation hubs the company opened this year in California, Texas and Israel, and The Innovation Pipeline, AT&T's corporate crowdsourcing platform for employees "that is driving a new culture of innovation" inside the company.

de la Vega said that the new era of innovation and collaboration also is apparent in tailor-made AT&T wireless solutions for businesses and in the exponential growth of machine-to-machine emerging devices for consumers.

The mobile industry has much to be proud of, de la Vega concluded.

"We're driving innovation across our economy at a time when it's needed the most," he said. "But it's the human scale - putting all the technology to work for people - that we can be the most proud of."

"We're in an era now where we can truly rethink what we once thought was impossible," he said.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Matt Quinn of AT&T Inc., Office: +1-404-986-0551, matthew.quinn@att.com

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

Sony Online Entertainment Announces City Scaler Sideway(TM): New York Now Available for Download on PlayStation®3

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that the 2D adventure platformer set in a 3D environment, Sideway(TM): New York, is now available for download on the PlayStation®Network. While navigating through various boroughs in New York City, players must guide main character Nox past enemies and obstacles in order to save his street posse from the sadistic motives of nemesis Spray.

While in the street-savvy shoes of graffiti artist Nox, players are sucked into the gritty twisted turns beneath New York's towering walls. Bouncing between 2D and 3D world views, players will need to explore every crack and crevice of the city while learning to utilize unlockable abilities to soar, slide, jump and blast through Spray and his goons, ultimately gathering your entourage and jumping back to reality.

"Bringing in some added flavor to our expanding line up of PlayStation®Network downloadable titles, Sideway certainly offers gamers a creative way to explore the digital world of 2D and 3D environments that personify the skyline of The Big Apple," said Christopher Sturr, executive director of business development and corporate strategy. "Even more, the game's immersive and action filled elements further legitimize SOE's initiative to bring both casual and hardcore gamers a steady stream of compelling content to choose from."

Sideway also features unique camera angles to deliver a visually stunning environment, while keeping a fun yet edgy beat with original tracks from hip hop artist Mr. Lif. With the volume pumped and action packed, gamers are given the option to experience either single-player campaigns or drop-in / drop-out local co-op to team up for unworldly boss battles - watch out for flying pink bunnies!

Sideway: New York is rated E 10+ (with descriptors for crude humor, fantasy violence, mild language and tobacco reference) and is now available at US$9.99 for download on the PlayStation®Network. Sideway was developed by Playbrains and Fuel Entertainment and is being published by SOE.

About SOE

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, Champions of Norrath®, PlanetSide®, Free Realms®, Clone Wars Adventures(TM), and DC Universe Online(TM), SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Untold Legends,Legendsof Norrath, and Free Realms are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

"Sideway" is a trademark of Fuel Industries, used under license by Playbrains, Inc.

For more information about Playbrains visit http://www.playbrains.com/.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez of Sony Online Entertainment LLC, +1-858-577-3033, trodriguez@soe.sony.com; or Stacy Miles of Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com

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

AutoTrader.com Introduces New Application on Its Facebook Page Allowing Consumers to Search for Cars

ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com has launched a new application on its Facebook page that allows consumers to search for cars and share the application with their friends.  The goal of this application is to engage with existing and new fans on the AutoTrader.com Facebook page, and drive qualified car shoppers back to AutoTrader.com participating dealers. 

"With more than 800 million active users on Facebook, and more than 350 million who access Facebook through their mobile devices, we believe this is a really rich environment to try new ways and innovative ways to reach our consumers and allow them to search for a new or used car," said AutoTrader.com President and CEO, Chip Perry.  "We recognize that social media and the internet as a whole is an influencing medium that consumers rely on their family and friends for advice on many things including what their next car should be.  We want to offer consumers an option to engage with us and our participating dealers through Facebook, and we want to offer our dealers the opportunity to reach a broader base of consumers through our Facebook page."

Because of Facebook's size and frequency of use by consumers, it is a top "preceding" site for most websites today.  AutoTrader.com, as well as many other sites, finds that about 5% of their incoming traffic comes from Facebook.

How Does It Work?

Consumers who visit AutoTrader.com on Facebook can begin their search for a new vehicle by entering body style, make/model, year and price range. They are then shown a list of search results and will be able to modify or filter results. Once they select a specific car from the results, they will be directed back to AutoTrader.com to review details.

In addition to promoting this via social media, AutoTrader.com is launching a paid media campaign on Facebook to drive new fans and engagement with the application and an email blast will be sent to AutoTrader.com's existing consumer base that have opted in for promotional updates

The AutoTrader.com Facebook application is currently live. Click here to access the page directly.

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.

SOURCE  AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com

CONTACT: Julie Shipp, +1-404-568-7914 (ph), +1-404-558-7837 (cell), julie.shipp@autotrader.com

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

Speech Analytics Secrets Unveiled to Expose Business Intelligence Reality

The overpromising and under delivering of Speech Analytics Software is placing the business intelligence captured from customer interactions at risk.  Many myths and secrets are revealed in a new ebook by Contact Center Analytics guru.

STERLING, Va., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to teaching Quantitative Methods at the collegiate level, Carmit DiAndrea, Vice President of Analytics and Client Services of  Customer Relationships Metrics, LC (CRM) released her latest ebook titled:  Speech Analytics Secrets:  Joining the Quality Assurance Revolution without the Risk. 

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This ebook adds to the complimentary library on the What is Speech Analytics? resource page on the CRM website. The resource includes the Speech Analytics Training Series created by CRM as part of its Industry Development Program.  With its origins in academia, CRM is committed to helping contact centers make better data-driven decisions.

Speech Analytics Software has the potential to be large impact business intelligence solution for the contact center industry.  A recent report stated that as much as 80% of all customer interactions take place via the contact center, most of these via the voice channel.  Investigating the data contained in captured voice files has almost limitless potential for organizations to improve top line performance and bottom line profitability. 

But all is lost unless the skill and knowledge of those investigating the investment of these solutions are increased.  People must be able to move past the marketing and selling messages of vendors to determine matches with business need and requirements.  It has been proven that when our knowledge is low on any topic, it is difficult to determine the right or wrong.  Since there is not one best solution for all, a basis of understanding is needed to decide what is right.  CRM's intent is to help those seeking a Speech Analytics solution find the right solution for them.   

"The strategic importance of contact centers has elevated tremendously in just a few short years," says Dr. Jodie Monger, CEO of Customer Relationship Metrics. "The business intelligence lost or captured in the contact center is only possible through the skills and capabilities of the individuals responsible for detecting, analyzing the data and interpreting its strategic and tactical importance to the organization.  Supporting the education of the contact center industry has always been one of our core commitments and it always will be." 

It is easy to blame software vendors for overpromising and under delivering on their solutions, but buyers have a responsibility in the process as well.  Even the most ethical vendor must rely on the purchaser to bring certain knowledge to the review and selection process.  We all know that when we are better informed we make better and less risky decisions. If knowledge is not increased about speech analytics, a lot (more) failed implementations will occur. 

About Customer Relationship Metrics, L.C.

Customer Relationship Metrics, L.C., headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, is a provider of managed call center analytics services.  Customer Relationship Metrics' call center business intelligence solutions focused on delivering full turnkey Customer Experience Analytics, Speech Analytics and Operational Analytics programs.  Customer Relationship Metrics uses SaaS (Software as a Service) data collection and reporting tools combined with subject matter expertise to significantly lower the in-house total cost of ownership and skilled personnel gap for call center analytics solutions.  Founded in 1993, its CEO, Dr. Jodie Monger, invented post-call surveying with the award-winning External Quality Monitoring Program (EQM(TM)) and was the founding Associate Director of Purdue University's Center for Customer-Driven Quality.  Visit their award-winning blog: http://www.metrics.net/blog.

For more information, visit http://www.metrics.net.

SOURCE  Customer Relationship Metrics, L.C.

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CONTACT: Chief Spokesman, Jim Rembach, +1-336-288-8226

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

AdamAndEve.com Goes Mobile

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdamAndEve.com (http://www.AdamAndEve.com/news), the award-winning site of adult industry giant Adam & Eve, is pleased to announce the launch of its mobile website, compatible with iPhone and Android devices.

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"This project is a key initiative for the company to increase availability and convenience for its customers," explains Chad Davis, Marketing Director for Adam & Eve. "We are excited to time the launch just before the holidays... historically the busiest time of the year for us."

"Our customers have become mobile -- whether for business or pleasure -- and our goal is to be as accessible to them as possible and provide a consistent and positive experience for them, regardless of how they choose to shop. We envision mobile becoming a core channel for our business in 2012, and this is a first step in catering to these customers whenever, wherever, and however they want to engage with us."

The Adam & Eve mobile Web store provides comprehensive features for shoppers that are optimized for their mobile phones, such as:

    --  Ability to browse and search across the entire site
    --  Rich product descriptions and full-color images
    --  Mobile optimized checkout
    --  Read/Write reviews
    --  Support of all offer codes
    --  Click to call
    --  Order tracking

For more information on AdamAndEve.com, please contact Adam & Eve Director of Public Relations Katy Zvolerin at 919.644.8100 x 3121 or katy@adameve.com.

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GlobusHR Group Partners Vaado Performance Management Software

LONDON, October 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Human Resources consultancy GlobusHR Group is to provide new Vaado
Performance(c) software alongside its web-based 360 degree feedback and
consultancy services -

    Vaado Performance(c) http://www.vaado.com has been chosen as the
ideal performance management software [http://www.vaado.com ] to complement
GlobusHR Group's web-based 360 degree feedback and HR consulting services,
and is immediately available to all existing and new clients throughout the
UK and Europe.

    Together, the services offer clients the opportunity to improve
engagement, motivation and performance throughout the entire organisation.

    The highly flexible nature of Vaado Performance(c) and its ease of use
were major factors in GlobusHR Group's decision to offer the recently
launched software, which closely matches that of the consultancy's own
popular offering. GlobusHR Group's 360 degree feedback service and Vaado's
software are both web-based and while the consultancy services offer
strategic HR advice, Vaado Performance(c) manages the employee performance
and appraisal process, together with all of the associated management
reporting and analysis. The combined software and consultancy services offer
clients a solution that allows them to manage the development and
improvement of employees whilst retaining all of the required information
and data online.

    Sarah Hamilton-Gill, Consultancy Director of GlobusHR Group
http://www.globushr-group.co.uk, comments, "Our clients are from many
industry backgrounds and typically have very differing views as to how they
approach performance management. Over many years, we have been looking for a
web-based solution to take the paper-based processes that we have designed,
online. We will be offering Vaado Performance(c) alongside our consulting
services so that we can meet the needs of each individual client."

    Lymington based GlobusHR Group has been offering HR consultancy services
for many years to clients in both the public and private sectors. The launch
of Vaado's unique performance management software proved to be very timely,
as GlobusHR Group was actively searching for a suitable high-quality
performance management software tool to incorporate into their services.
Vaado Performance(c) not only matches GlobusHR Group's high standards, but
is seen as a great opportunity for organisations to improve the
effectiveness of their performance management processes, particularly in the
current market place where productivity and focus are essential.

    "It is difficult to capture data for performance management analysis
from a paper based approach, as acquiring the data from each employee is
very time consuming - invariably leading to incomplete results and the need
for numerous follow ups. Vaado provides the perfect solution by enabling
employees to complete their own performance reports in a manner that is
intuitive and user friendly. We are looking forward to using Vaado
Performance(c) ourselves at GlobusHR Group, and to seeing the benefits it
will bring us," states Sarah Hamilton-Gill.

    Both Vaado's performance management software and GlobusHR Group's
consultancy services are designed by HR professionals who have held senior
HR roles with global, blue chip companies and have high levels of experience
within HR, Management Development and analytical thinking, as well as the
design and development of web-based software solutions. The result is a
service that allows clients the greatest chance to retain and develop the
best talent.

    Sarah Hamilton-Gill continues, "The introduction of Vaado Performance(c)
is great news for our clients and for our range of services. Both current
and potential clients have already expressed great interest in the
incorporation of Vaado performance management software and we are looking
forward to this partnership helping us achieve our growth targets in the
future."

    Stuart Hearn, Commercial Director of Vaado Software, concludes, "With
its strong commitment to offering customers the very best service, we are
delighted to partner with GlobusHR Group so soon after the success of our
software launch. Through the partnership, we believe we can offer our
clients not only the opportunity to manage their performance management
processes in the manner in which they wish to carry them out, but also
coaching and consulting advice to expected exacting standards. We very much
look forward to embarking on our new partnership with GlobusHR Group and to
providing a high degree of synergy in the offering of our software and their
services."

    GlobusHR Group is running an event on October 18th at Jury's Inn,
Southampton, to provide an opportunity to hear more about Vaado
Performance(c).

    Please contact the GlobusHR Group team on 0870 4464 360 to book your
place on the event, or to join a webinar.

    About Vaado Software http://www.vaado.com

    Vaado Software Limited is a specialist provider of online, human
resources (HR) and performance management software and services. Vaado's
software portfolio is designed by HR practitioners with real-world, global
experience specifically so that it can address the needs of today's
fast-moving medium-to-large enterprise scale businesses.

    Built using the very latest in web deployable technologies, Vaado
provides powerful functionality and prides itself on being 'for the online
generation'. The Vaado software suite was developed and delivered in 2010
against a rigid development timeframe for some very demanding large
enterprise customers. Vaado People(c), Vaado Performance(c) and Vaado
Survey(c) all utilise the very latest generation of Microsoft Silverlight
technology, adopted by the majority of web-browsers and operating systems.

    As a result, the market launch of Vaado in June 2011 to resellers and
end users features the latest and most intuitive HR software available to
date. Expect instant user-adoption with Vaado's incredibly intuitive
interface, with minimal or no training requirements.

   
    For further information, please contact:

    Paul Ashford
    Operations Director
    Vaado Software
    +44(0)203-303-0672

    Will Gardiner
    Press Contact
    itpr
    +44(0)1932-578-800

Source: Vaado Software

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Sony Online Entertainment Taps Legendary Comic Book Writer, Marv Wolfman to Create PlanetSide®2 Backstory

Story Behind Auraxis and Its Three Warring Factions Will Be Revealed In Series of Episodic Narratives on PlanetSide2.com

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that award-winning author Marv Wolfman has joined the SOE team to write the historic fiction for the upcoming massively multiplayer online first person shooter (MMOFPS), PlanetSide®2. This will be the first time the PlanetSide franchise narrative has been detailed.

"Marv is an extremely talented writer and was an instrumental partner in the creation of DC Universe(TM) Online; we are thrilled to team up with him again," said Russ Shanks, Chief Operating Officer of SOE. "Marv has the ability to create powerful storylines, compelling characters and rich, interlocking narratives that will provide an all-new depth and meaning to the PlanetSide experience for players to enjoy."

Using the enigmatic backdrop of planet Auraxis, Wolfman will write a series of episodic backstory fiction that will be released on PlanetSide2.com. Wolfman will re-image and bring to life the rich and storied history of the planet and its people, set up the inevitable conflict between the iconic factions, and create an exciting and compelling interwoven narrative that will expand each soldier's personal journey.

"I'm thrilled to be working with SOE again," said Marv Wolfman. "Not only do I get to take elements from the original PlanetSide and further develop an extensive backstory that can help players more fully understand this incredible new world, but even better, I get to create dozens of individual characters that I hope will help bring alive the story of PlanetSide 2 for the entire player community."

Wolfman has written comics for DC Comics, Marvel and many other publishers for the past 30 years. He is best known for his work on The New Teen Titans in the early 1980s, creating the vampire slayer Blade in Marvel's Tomb of Dracula, and scripting the comic book mini-series, Crisis on Infinite Earths. In addition to his comic book credits, Wolfman has written for novels, feature films, cartoons and video games, including DC Universe(TM) Online.

In PlanetSide 2, thousands of players will come together in enormous battles to win control of territory and resources for their empire. With an extensive skill tree and a free-form class-based system, players will be able to customize their soldier, weapons and vehicles to match their play-style, or the needs of their squad, outfit or empire. Battles can last for days or weeks, so players will need to build real alliances and combat outfits to take on long-term strategic and tactical initiatives. With air and ground combat, the battles are massive and more intense than ever in PlanetSide 2.

Media assets are available here: http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=1215.

PlanetSide 2 is currently in development and will be available on PC systems. PlanetSide 2 is not yet rated and may contain content inappropriate for children. Visit http://www.esrb.org for rating information.

About SOE

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games.  Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, Champions of Norrath®, PlanetSide®, Free Realms®, Clone Wars Adventures(TM), and DC Universe(TM) Online, SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, PlanetSide, and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

About Marv Wolfman

Marv Wolfman has created more characters for television, animation, movies and toys than any other comics creator since Stan Lee. Wolfman is most noted for his work on such projects as the writer and creator of Blade, the Vampire Hunter that was turned into three hit movies starring Wesley Snipes, as well as a TV series.  Wolfman also created Bullseye, the prime villain in the 2003 movie Daredevil, and is also the writer and creator of the New Teen Titans, a hit show on Cartoon Network. Wolfman also created the DC Comics villain Cyborg, which was featured on an episode of WB's hit TV show Smallville.  He is also the creator of Cat Grant, a Superman creation, which was regularly featured on the Lois and Clark, The New Adventures of Superman TV series.

In addition to his comic book credits, Wolfman has written for novels, feature films, cartoons and video games, including DC Universe(TM) Online. For more information please visit http://www.marvwolfman.com.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez of Sony Online Entertainment LLC, +1-858-577-3033, trodriguez@soe.sony.com; or Stacy Miles of Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com

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

Phiaton Combines the Freedom of Bluetooth Technology With Superior Audio Performance in PS 20 BT Bluetooth Stereo Headset

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Phiaton Corporation, a premium manufacturer of high-performance personal audio products, introduces its PS 20 BT Bluetooth Stereo Headset (SRP: $149). The stylish personal calling and music listening solution combines the total freedom and flexibility of Bluetooth technology with dramatically improved audio performance for enhanced music listening and crystal clear phone reception. 

With built-in Bluetooth v3.0 technology, users can easily answer phone calls without having to remove their earphones - and with the special "Echo-Off" noise reduction technology, background noise is virtually eliminated during your calls. The full inline musical controls let you take charge of your music library without even having to take your music device out of your pocket or handbag. Phiaton's PS 20 BTs provide a calling time of 6 hours, 6-hours of music-playing time and 250 hours of standby.

The PS 20 BT's powerful 14.3mm drivers produce pure and accurate sound. The PS 20 BT's ergonomic "half in-ear" design combines the excellent bass response of in-ear style buds with the crystal clear high frequency response of open-ear style headphones. Featuring Phiaton's acclaimed "MaxBass" technology with a dual-chamber structure to virtually eliminate unwanted vibration and echo. The Glossy Black PS 20 BTs come with four separate sizes of soft silicon tips and a stylish pouch.

About Phiaton Corporation

Phiaton Corporation is a premium manufacturer of high-performance noise canceling headphones and earphones for consumers who appreciate authentic sound reproduction, eye-catching design and superior technology. The Phiaton brand is created for audiophiles who demand the extraordinary from the consumer electronics they buy.

SOURCE  Phiaton Corporation

Phiaton Corporation

CONTACT: Scott Meaney, DBA Public Relations, +1-212-388-1400, smeaney@dba-pr.com

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

Digital Comm to Team With SWF Workforce Development Board

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Group Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:GGHO) (the "Company" ) through its wholly owned subsidiary Digital Comm Inc. ("DCI"), is working with the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board for the creation of training centers and job placement assistance.  The training centers will utilize Federal funding to provide specialty skill training to individuals desiring to enter the telecom infrastructure field.

Billy Caudill, President of DCI stated: "As our industry grows, there is a need for skilled workers.  DCI will get first crack at a pool of newly qualified and trained personnel to help our expanding business.  Available Federal funding makes these training centers possible. We intend to start in Southwest Florida and develop additional training centers across the Country"

About Genesis Group Holdings, Inc.

Genesis Group operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company provides turnkey operations in outside plant construction, wireless infrastructure, voice-data network technologies, utility infrastructure- water, sewer, electric, gas, fiber/copper buried and aerial cable.  It's subsidiaries have master contracts with ATT, Verizon, and other communications providers.

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Contact Information:
Lawrence Sands
Senior Vice President, Genesis Group Holdings, Inc.
561-988-1988

SOURCE  Genesis Group Holdings, Inc.

Genesis Group Holdings, Inc.

Mimvi's Search Engine for Mobile Apps Tops 6 Million Searchable Results--the Global Leader

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mimvi, Inc. (OTCBB: MIMV) has announced another key milestone for its proprietary search and recommendation technologies. The Company, whose search engine provides more results for Mobile Apps and Web Apps than any other competitor in the world today, has reinforced its position as the technology leader in the Mobile App search and recommendation space. 

Mimvi's search engine can now return more than six million Mobile App and Web App results, and has indexed more than 1.2 Million Mobile Apps. It is also the only search engine that provides users access to Amazon-like recommendations. The Global Smartphone App Market is forecasted to reach US$101.2 billion by 2017 according to Global Industry Analysts, Inc., this strategic technology advantage will serve the Company well.

Kasian Franks, Mimvi's Founder and CEO, commented, "In the future, there will be more apps than there are websites today. Mimvi's app universe includes both native mobile apps and web apps. It's important to note that the latter will play an increasingly significant role in the mobile industry over time, as technologies and consumer adoption evolves. Further, while no other company in the world today indexes as many apps as Mimvi, it is our Amazon-like recommendations, based on our proprietary algorithms and human curation that really sets us apart from the competition."

Mimvi's President and COO, Michael Poutre, said, "This announcement sends a clear message to the market, our competition and to everyone with a mobile device - whatever you want to find on the Mobile Internet, you will find it with Mimvi. Revenue opportunities in the mobile and web app search space are derived from the volume and relevance of search results. As the universe of apps grows, this strategic advantage will only become more apparent. Again, this is aligned with our commitment to stay at the leading edge of the mobile technology curve."

For more information about Mimvi, please refer to the Company's website (http://www.mimvi.com) or contact Investor Relations at: (248)-561-7995.

About Mimvi

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Mimvi, Inc. (OTCBB: MIMV) is a pure-play search and recommendation technology company. Its (patent pending) proprietary search and "intelligent" recommendation algorithms enable the search and discovery of Mobile Apps, Mobile Content and Mobile Products across multiple devices and platforms, including: Apple's iPhone, Google Android, BlackBerry and Web Apps. Services for iPad, Windows and Samsung are in the pipeline. For more information, please visit: http://www.mimvi.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This Press Release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Mimvi has tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements using words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "potential" and similar expressions. These statements reflect Mimvi's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to it. Accordingly, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause Mimvi's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. Mimvi undertakes no obligation to update or provide advice in the event of any change, addition or alteration to the information contained in this Press Release including such forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact:
Sean Marconi
The WSR Group
(248) 561-7995 (tel.)
smarconi@theWSRgroup.com
http://www.wallstreetresources.net

SOURCE  Mimvi, Inc.

Mimvi, Inc.

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

A Game-Changer for International Assignees

Everyone agrees that cultural preparation is crucial to a successful international assignment, but there have been realistic barriers...until now. Today, there's no excuse for missing that all-important cultural training.

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RW3 CultureWizard, a leader in the e-Learning and cultural training arena, announced today the formation of a new division called CulturalTraining.com (http://culturaltraining.com). It provides online country-specific information to expats and their families which prepares them to live and work effectively in a foreign culture.

For the first time, international assignees and candidates for assignment are able to take an online course where they can learn critical information about destination countries and gain business skills they need to be successful. The courses are comprehensive and self-directed. Interactive multimedia enable individuals to receive the critical preparation that until now has been too time consuming and too expensive for everyone to take advantage of.

"All the research in the field indicates that failure to properly understand the cultural issues of working with people from a different country is the greatest contributor to expat assignment failure," says Michael Schell, CEO of CulturalTraining.com. "This impacts the company's cost and the expatriate's career, to say nothing of the family's well being."

Cultural training has been a recognized way to prepare people for international assignment for years, but the problem has been that it was expensive and required a significant time commitment during a period of heightened activity for the transferee. It was often conducted at a place convenient for the organization, not necessarily the best for the transferee.

CulturalTraining.com overcomes those challenges. It is a cost-effective resource and remains available to the individual throughout their time abroad. It is a game-changer for international assignees.

"No one questions the importance of cultural training for expatriates and their families," says Charlene Solomon, President of CulturalTraining.com. "The problem has always been time, cost and schedule. With this new product, we've brought quality country-specific cultural training into the digital age of information sharing."

For more information, please contact Charlene.solomon@rw-3.com  or call +1-212-691-8900

SOURCE  RW3 CultureWizard

RW3 CultureWizard

Web Site: http://rw-3.com

Trend Micro and HyTrust Team to Advance PCI Compliance Reporting for VMware and Cloud Environments

Companies deliver new PCI DSS 2.0 compliance reporting tool for virtual machines and cloud infrastructures; new tools reduce audit response times.

CUPERTINO, Calif. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) and HyTrust, Inc. today announced a partnership to help organizations streamline security and compliance reporting for virtualized and cloud computing environments.  The companies will provide integrated reporting tools that reduce audit response times, and increase auditor confidence.

"As with any new technology, virtualization poses unique challenges to the PCI DSS compliance process in cardholder data environments," said Tom McAndrew, vice president of professional services at Coalfire. "Trend Micro and HyTrust together are making quick work of tracking relevant information for both the applications and system components, and integrating reporting into a single dashboard."

Trend Micro(TM) Deep Security solution provides advanced security and protection for servers deployed across physical, virtual or cloud infrastructures.  It helps companies prevent data breaches while ensuring business continuity.  Deep Security's modules include Firewall/Deep Packet Inspection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Integrity Monitoring, Agentless Anti-malware and Advanced Monitoring, as well as configurable log inspection capabilities.  The entire solution is dynamic, centrally managed and supports multiple compliance standards including PCI DSS, FISMA and HIPAA.

HyTrust's solution ensures control, security, management and compliance for virtual infrastructures, and provides consolidated PCI DSS reporting in conjunction with Trend Micro's Deep Security platform.

"Trend Micro Deep Security is highly integrated and optimized for VMware vSphere(TM) environments," said Narsi Kodukula, senior director of data center and cloud security solutions, Trend Micro. "The combination of Trend Micro and HyTrust's solutions provide customers with the assurance that they can virtualize their applications onto VMware vSphere while maintaining ongoing visibility into critical PCI DSS compliance metrics."

Trend Micro Deep Security and the HyTrust appliance with PCI DSS compliance tools are available now by contacting sales@trendmicro.com and sales@hytrust.com.

Additional Resources

    --  HyTrust and Trend Micro Solution Brief: Complete Compliance for PCI
    --  HyTrust and Trend Micro white paper
    --  VMware blog: How virtualization affects PCI Compliance
    --  PCI Standards Security Standards Council's virtualization guidelines
        report issued June 2011

About HyTrust

HyTrust®, headquartered in Mountain View, CA, is the leader in policy management and access control for virtual infrastructure. HyTrust empowers organizations to virtualize more--including servers that may be subject to compliance--by delivering enterprise-class controls for access, accountability, and visibility to their existing virtualization infrastructure. The Company is backed by top tier investors Granite Ventures, Cisco Systems, Trident Capital, and Epic Ventures; its partners include VMware, Symantec, Citrix, RSA, and Intel Corporation.

About Trend Micro

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

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

SOURCE  Trend Micro Incorporated

Trend Micro Incorporated

CONTACT: Andrea Mueller, Trend Micro, Public Relations, andrea_mueller@trendmicro.com

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