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OakGate Technology Enhances SSD Test and Validation Platforms with New IO Throttling Feature

IO Throttling Enables Users to Measure Realistic Performance with the Creation of Application Specific Workloads and IO Rates

LOOMIS, Calif., Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OakGate Technology, the leader in test and validation platforms for storage and servers, announced the addition of IO Throttling capabilities to its test and validation platforms. Available immediately on all OakGate products, this feature provides the ability to measure performance that users are likely to experience in real environments.

"IO Throttling was developed based on a strong demand from many of our key customers. With more and more suppliers entering the SSD market, it has become important for users to determine the true performance of these drives under specific applications and workloads," said Bob Weisickle, founder and CEO, OakGate Technology. "Our team took on the challenge and delivered this powerful feature in record time, further enhancing capabilities of our industry-leading test and validation platforms."

With the IO Throttling capability, users can create application specific workloads by capping the IO at user defined values. Latency is then measured for a given IO Rate value or set of values. For every specified workload IO, the system generates statistics and histograms, and also creates performance graphs for IO Rate versus Latency and IO Rate versus Queue Depth. In addition, threshold can be set for maximum latency, and specific IO can be captured and analyzed.

"Storage system designers count on SSDs to provide fast, consistent response times under demanding, time critical workloads. Traditional HDD benchmarking tools are designed to measure IOPS under a full queue IO workload model. OakGate Technology's IO Throttling is the leading benchmarking tool designed to measure latency using an IO workload model of real storage applications," said Marc Acosta, storage technologist in the office of the CTO, STEC, Inc. "Using the IO Throttling feature, designers can determine how SSDs can be used to reduce latency as well as improve performance in their storage applications. As a leading global provider of a comprehensive line of enterprise SSDs, we are currently using OakGate's IO Throttling capability to demonstrate how our SSDs provide fast response times over a wide range of storage workloads."

About OakGate Technology:

OakGate Technology is a leading provider of system validation platforms and interoperability tools to the storage and server industries. The company is a recognized leader in test and validation of Solid State Disks (SSDs). OakGate provides fully configured systems based on its proprietary software and industry standard hardware. The company's products provide a highly capable, flexible platform for development test, system validation, protocol conformance and performance benchmarking and have been adopted by top tier components suppliers, drive manufacturers and storage system OEMs. Based in Loomis, California, OakGate Technology was founded in 2008 by industry veterans from storage and server industries.

http://www.oakgatetech.com

SOURCE  OakGate Technology

OakGate Technology

CONTACT: Vipul Mehta, VP, Marketing & Business Development, OakGate Technology, Vipul.mehta@oakgatetech.net, +1-949-702-3124, or Sara Lee, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2980, slee@walt.com, Company Headquarters, +1-916-652-5132

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

Sentropi - Identify, Track, Protect

AHMEDABAD, India, October 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Are security nightmares causing you sleepless nights? Are you worried
about how secure your I.T infrastructure is? Sentropi
[http://www.sentropi.com ] aims to address these ever present security
concerns with its uniquely different identification and tracking solution.
Sentropi's innovative technology allows you to identify your users with
pinpoint accuracy and lets you track fraudsters on any platform, any
browser, any time and any where! Hunt down fraudsters by tracking down their
computers rather than just tracking their IP addresses.

    Sentropi's other unique features include the ability of the
administrator to create a fully customizable set of rules for monitoring the
behaviour of the visitors and users. All these are displayed in the Sentropi
dashboard and with enable rapid detection of compromised accounts and fraud
attempts in real-time! Sentropi's unique tracking engine allows you to
identify patterns between seemingly unconnected users and their browsing
patterns, aiding in the investigation of fraud attempts and abuse of your
business logic.

    Sentropi features a unique tamper proof identification tracking
technology making it impervious to IP masking; trace clearing and
"incognito" browsing modes. With Sentropi, you can now create a blacklist of
known malicious users and computers giving you the upper hand in your
pursuit of hackers and fraudsters. Uncomplicated yet secure is Sentropi's
mantra.

    Sentropi is all about providing you and your business with a fully
flexible and scalable security solution that can be easily integrated into
the system at any point of contact with your user's login, registration,
messaging, bidding, etc. it doesn't matter, Sentropi's all encompassing
security solution will be there to protect you and your business, 24x7!

    Sentropi is brought to you in India by Agiletree Infoware
[http://www.agiletree.com ].

    Agiletree is an investment company which aims to provide the necessary
impetus to young start ups to compete globally with the more established
players by turning their ideas into reality.

    If you'd like more information about Sentropi, please call Agiletree
Infoware at +91-79-40021298, our Business manager, Mr.Abhishek Bhattacharjee
will entertain all your queries or e-mail us at sales@sentropi.com or feel
free to login to our website http://www.sentropi.com

Source: Agiletree Infoware

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Anti-Hack - Your Firewall, Simplified!

AHMEDABAD, India, October 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Custom coded Web applications when deployed are terribly insecure which
translate to an open window to attacks thanks to the ever present element of
human error. 75% of the external attacks occur at the application layer and
90% of web applications are vulnerable. Anti-Hack
[http://www.antihacksystem.com ] is a web application firewall which aims to
stave off attacks on custom coded web applications by providing multiple
layers of protection.

    With the increased adoption of web-based applications and the rising
number of sophisticated threats and data breaches makes Anti hack invaluable
to any business thanks to its extremely simple and easy to use intuitive
interface, you don't need to be a system or network administrator to work
with Anti-hack. Anti hack will effectively secure Custom Coded Applications
as well as Ready Made packages such as Joomla and Wordpress to name a few.
This makes Anti-Hack stand out amongst a multitude of other web application
firewalls.

    Anti hack is a smart but extremely easy to use web application firewall
that effectively neutralizes the threat posed by SQL injection, Content
Spoofing, Cross Site Request Forgery, Cross site scripting,etc. Anti-hack
analyses a whole session to protect your applications from attacks aimed at
exploiting vulnerabilities in the application. Anti hack works a layer
before the web-server and the web based applications to protect both the web
server and applications from security breaches due to port 80/443.

    With a comprehensive set of features providing strong defences to your
web based applications while maintaining its flexibility to solve multiple
issues and with support for a variety of web apps makes Anti hack the Swiss
knife that will protect you from your security related worries and let you
relax so that you can go ahead and develop the applications that will change
the world!

    Anti-Hack is brought to you in India by Agiletree Infoware
[http://www.agiletree.com ].

    Agiletree is an investment company which aims to provide the necessary
impetus to young start ups to compete globally with the more established
players by turning their ideas into reality.

    If you'd like more information about Anti-Hack, please call Agiletree
Infoware at +91-79-40021298, our Business manager, Mr.Abhishek Bhattacharjee
will entertain all your queries or e-mail us at sales@antihacksystem.com
or feel free to login to our website http://www.antihacksystem.com

Source: Agiletree Infoware

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Cessna Selects Aircell Connectivity for Citation CJ4

Full Internet Capabilities Will Break New Ground in Business Aviation's Light Jet Category

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- [NBAA 2011] -- Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation, announces that Cessna Aircraft Company will offer Gogo Biz(TM) high-speed Internet capability as a factory option for the Citation CJ4 beginning in the first quarter of 2012. Cessna's efforts to engineer and certify the system on the CJ4 platform are already well underway and are slated for completion in January.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110715/CG34837LOGO )

Gogo Biz enables passengers and flight crews to enjoy high-speed Internet capabilities above 10,000 feet in the continental U.S. and portions of Alaska, using their own Wi-Fi enabled laptops, tablets, EFBs, smartphones and other mobile devices.

In addition to the new Internet capabilities being announced today, the CJ4 already includes global Iridium voice capabilities from Aircell as standard equipment. With integrated cabin handsets, passengers and crews can place and receive voice calls to or from anywhere in the world and enjoy call waiting, call forwarding, and conference calling features.

"We're pleased to debut Aircell's wireless, high-speed Internet capability for the first time ever as a factory-installed option on a light jet. We're giving customers complete freedom and control of their travel time," said Don Beverlin, who formerly headed up Cessna Aircraft Company's supply chain operations and is now Business Leader for CJ series products. "Whether checking email, connecting to the company network, catching up on the latest news, accessing ebooks and magazines, or just surfing the web - we're stepping up the possibilities. We've worked with Aircell for many years and we continue to believe in their vision. Their ability to give us a complete range of connectivity solutions, network services and equipment packages across Cessna's diverse range of business aircraft is exactly what we need."

The CJ4's standard equipment package currently includes the Aircell Axxess cabin communications system for worldwide voice capabilities. The new high speed Internet option will add an ATG 4000 high speed internet transceiver, a Cabin Telecommunications Router (CTR), and dual antennas mounted beneath the fuselage.

"Today's announcement highlights two significant trends in the business aviation market. First, connectivity plays an increasingly central role in all of our lives today, and business aircraft operators fully expect those services to be available when they fly," said John Wade, Aircell's executive vice president and general manager.  "Second, Cessna's decision to offer a full complement of voice and high-speed internet services aboard a light jet is another clear sign that in-flight technology has become smaller, lighter and more affordable."

Aircell is displaying its entire range of in-flight connectivity and communications systems at NBAA 2011 this week in Las Vegas, Booth N3527. Attendees can visit Aircell's special NBAA 2011 landing page at http://www.aircell.com/nbaa for a variety of show-related news, attendee and exhibit information, and other resources. Aircell will also be tweeting from the show and visitors can follow the company by visiting http://www.twitter.com/aircellbizav.

About Aircell

Aircell, a Gogo company, is a leading provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation. Through a full range of services including voice, high-speed Internet, cockpit data and more, Aircell increases the productivity, safety, and enjoyment of the business aviation travel experience. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA, Aircell is an AS9100-certified company serving a global customer base with an authorized dealer/distributor network that spans 6 continents. A trusted brand in airborne communications, Aircell is a factory option at every major business aircraft manufacturer and installed on the world's largest fractional ownership fleets. The only company to offer all three of the industry's most popular network technologies - Iridium Satellite, Inmarsat SwiftBroadband and Gogo Biz(TM), Aircell provides advice and solutions addressing any customer need, aircraft type, or geography.

A Collier Trophy nominee and the recipient of several dozen awards for innovation, Aircell is widely credited with many of the industry's most influential historical achievements, beginning with the groundbreaking airborne cellular concept that launched the company in 1991. Connect with us http://www.aircell.com and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/aircellbizav.

© 2011 Aircell. All rights reserved. Aircell, Gogo and Gogo Biz, and In Touch, In Flight are trademarks of Aircell Business Aviation Services LLC or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Press Contact:
Tom Myers
Director, Marketing
Show Mobile +1.303.917.8352
tmyers@aircell.com
http://www.twitter.com/aircellbizav

SOURCE  Aircell

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Aircell

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

InTecur Middle East Debuts Best-of-Class Portfolio of Security Solutions in Which Interoperability is Key to Success

DUBAI, UAE, October 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    InTecur, Inc., has opened its Dubai office in time to exhibit its full
lineup of security and networking solutions at this year's October 9-13
GITEX conferences (Stand A1-25) held at the Dubai International Convention
and Exhibition Centre.

    William H. Saito, Founder and CEO of Tokyo-based InTecur, Inc., will be
on hand to showcase his company's rigorously tested product lines, along
with InTecur Middle East General Manager, Mohammad Bolouri (Farzad).

    InTecur, Inc., is a Tokyo-based consultancy with offices around the
world that helps both the private and public sectors respond effectively to
issues facing them in today's rapidly changing and increasingly complex
technological environment. With its strong background in information
technology, product development, global corporate strategy and IT security,
InTecur helps manufacturers and organizations find and develop appropriate
applications and markets for new technologies. The Dubai branch of InTecur
is a value-added distribution company (consultancy, sales, marketing and
professional services) for high-tech products and solutions in the Middle
East. The company offers products and services to resellers, system
integrators and service providers across the Middle East and North Africa.

    Security Solutions

    InTecur provides a comprehensive network security solution program that
sets a new standard of excellence by combining the prominent names in
network security-based solutions with advanced reseller and integrator
support. The security solution program is a portfolio of best-in-class
network security products and services designed to interoperate and
complement each other.

    "For obvious reasons, it is safer to use a diversity of products that
work together rather than rely on one corporate solution for IT security,"
remarked Saito at his Tokyo office.

    The network security solution program was developed by NSFocus, and then
rigorously tested and evaluated by Japan's strict quality standards over a
5-year period. The security solution program was vetted by financial
agencies to much acclaim. Saito stated, "InTecur is confident in bringing a
cost-effective, carrier grade IT appliance with world-class quality, support
and service to one of the toughest markets for security--the Middle East and
GCC countries."

    General Manager Bolouri added, "We offer local support for these
high-quality, highly tested products and at very reasonable costs, given the
robust track record of the products."

    Networking Solutions and Professional Services

    As specialists in network technologies (data, video, voice and
wireless), InTecur knows what it takes to build a fully integrated network
and represent the world's leading network vendors. From network analysis and
preparation for on-site installation to recommendations about managing the
network, the company supports its channel partners with any sized networking
project.

    InTecur partners with a variety of resellers, integrators and
value-added resellers in the small, mid-sized and enterprise markets. The
company provides access to products, programs, services, support and
knowledge that help channel partners to gain a competitive advantage in the
way that they provide solutions to their customers.

    InTecur provides its resellers with high-level customer support. By
providing complete engagement services throughout a project's
lifecycle--from all convergence, security and networking solutions by
multi-vendors to logistics operations--InTecur gives its partners a complete
solution with flexible credit options.

    William H. Saito

    An innovator and expert in encryption, authentication and biometric
technology, William Saito has spent the past two decades shaping information
security policy and technology standards, establishing and selling companies
and managing public corporations. While still in UCLA medical school, he
founded I/O Software in 1991 and built it into a global leader in
information security, earning recognition in 1998 as Entrepreneur of the
Year from Ernst & Young. Clients and strategic partners included such
companies as Sony, Microsoft, Intel, IBM, NEC and Schlumberger as well as
various government agencies. In 2000, he negotiated an agreement with
Microsoft Corporation to integrate I/O Software's core authentication
technology and biometric application program interface (BAPI) into the
Windows operating system. The technology was subsequently licensed to over
160 companies worldwide. After Microsoft acquired the firm in 2004, Saito
moved to Japan and founded InTecur, a global consultancy that helps clients
worldwide optimize applications for innovative technologies. Among his many
activities, he is an adviser to G-8 governments on information security
policy, a serial venture capitalist, an active university lecturer, as well
as a Young Global Leader and Global Agenda Council member of the World
Economic Forum. Fluent in English and Japanese and an expert on Asian
cultures and business practices, he is frequently invited to speak on
security and related issues at industry conferences worldwide.

    Mohammad Bolouri (Farzad)

    Mohammad Bolouri (Farzad) is the General Manager of the Dubai office of
InTecur, Inc. With over 18 years of IT and networking experience in the
Middle East prior to joining InTecur, he spent the past 10 years managing
the technical and sales operations of multinational networking companies in
the United Arab Emirates. A technical and pre-sales expert, he brings a
wealth of experience and expertise to client projects. He has received
professional certifications and training in sales, pre-sales, and technology
from major industry players such as Cisco, Microsoft, Juniper, Extreme
Networks and others.

   
    Media inquiries (English/Japanese): +81-90-2451-0697 (Japan)
    Cindy Mullins, Media Tectonics
    +1-256-280-4225 (USA)
    Skype: cjmullins

Source: InTecur, Inc.

cindy@mediatectonics.com

New Cell Site Helps Shafter, California, Residents and Visitors Make More Calls, Download More Apps and Stay Connected

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless 3G network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers in the Central Valley thanks to a new cell site in Shafter. The site expands 3G wireless coverage and capacity north to Merced Avenue south to Orange Street, east to Cherry Avenue and west to Wasco Avenue.

Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $6.5 billion in its California network.  Nationally, the company has invested more than $65 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network.

Verizon Wireless on Twitter

To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.

For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, 925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com

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

New Cell Site Helps Lompoc, California, Residents and Visitors Make More Calls, Download More Apps and Stay Connected

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless 3G network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers in the Central Coast  thanks to a new cell site in Lompoc. The site expands 3G wireless coverage and capacity north and west along Constellation Road, east on Burt Mesa Road and south on Highway 1.

Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $6.5 billion in its California network.  Nationally, the company has invested more than $65 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network.

Verizon Wireless on Twitter

To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.

For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato of Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com

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

New Cell Site Helps Merced, California, Residents and Visitors Make More Calls, Download More Apps and Stay Connected

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless 3G network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers in the Central Valley thanks to a new cell site in Merced, California. The site expands 3G wireless coverage and capacity in the area of Lake Yosemite County Park, along Lake Road, on the east side of the  University of California, Merced campus, and along Bellevue Road.

Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $6.5 billion in its California network.  Nationally, the company has invested more than $65 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network.

Verizon Wireless on Twitter

To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.

For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com

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

New Cell Site Helps San Bruno, California, Residents and Visitors Make More Calls, Download More Apps and Stay Connected

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless 3G network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers in the Bay Area thanks to a new cell site in San Bruno, California. The site expands 3G wireless coverage and capacity along El Camino Real, Huntington Avenue and Cypress Avenue.

Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $6.5 billion in its California network.  Nationally, the company has invested more than $65 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network.

Verizon Wireless on Twitter

To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.

For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com

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

New Cell Site Helps Hayward, California, Residents and Visitors Make More Calls, Download More Apps and Stay Connected

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless 3G network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers in the Bay Area thanks to a new cell site in Hayward. The site expands 3G wireless coverage and capacity in the vicinity of Mission and Tennyson including Harder Road, Industrial Parkway, Foothill and Patrick Avenue.

Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $6.5 billion in its California network.  Nationally, the company has invested more than $65 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network.

Verizon Wireless on Twitter

To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.

For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com

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

New Cell Site Helps Mountain View, California, Residents and Visitors Make More Calls, Download More Apps and Stay Connected

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless 3G network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers in the San Francisco Bay Area thanks to a new cell site in Mountain View, California. The site expands 3G wireless coverage and capacity spanning north to the San Francisco Bay, east to Moffett Field and along Highway 101.

Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $6.5 billion in its California network.  Nationally, the company has invested more than $65 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network.

Verizon Wireless on Twitter

To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.

For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato of Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com

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

New Cell Site Helps Woodland, California, Residents and Visitors Make More Calls, Download More Apps and Stay Connected

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.,Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless 3G network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers near Sacramento thanks to a new cell site in Woodland. The site expands 3G wireless coverage and capacity spanning north to County Road 19, south to County Road 27, east to County Road 25 and west to Highway 505.

Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $6.5 billion in its California network.  Nationally, the company has invested more than $65 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network.

Verizon Wireless on Twitter

To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.

For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com

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

Bridgepoint Education Expands Online Classroom Access With Ashford Mobile and Rockies Mobile for iPads and Android Tablets

Classroom apps take advantage of increased operating space on big-screen mobile devices

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the newest versions of Ashford Mobile and Rockies Mobile, students and instructors at Ashford University and University of the Rockies can access their online classroom with native iPad® and Android®-tablet apps. The expansion of Ashford Mobile and Rockies Mobile to support these devices is another step in the universities' ongoing quest to provide students with innovative learning technology.

Originally introduced for Apple's iPhone®, Ashford Mobile and Rockies Mobile users can now connect with their coursework, classroom dialogues, university news, instructor support and student services through iPhones, iPads and Android-powered smart phones and tablet devices. Just as importantly, more apps are on the way. Both Ashford University and University of the Rockies - academic institutions of Bridgepoint Education, Inc (NYSE: BPI) - continue to benefit from ongoing development of the software architecture supporting Ashford and Rockies Mobile.

"We began to engineer Ashford and Rockies Mobile for the iPad and tablets as soon as we could," stated Cory Jones, director of software development for Bridgepoint Education. "Between the opportunity to support more students with our mobile apps, expand the online classroom and take advantage of the high-profile market presence of the new iPads and tablets, it was at the top of our to-do list."

Development of native Ashford Mobile and Rockies Mobile apps for big-screen devices evolved from the processes established by Bridgepoint's Learning Resources and Publishing (LRP) and Business Technology Services (BTS) departments while creating the original Ashford Mobile and Rockies Mobile. Because of the increased working space on iPads and tablets, special attention was paid to providing a pleasing interface that supported multiple presentations of divergent data, particularly while running other university apps. Lessons were applied from the development teams' experience in comprehensive app design, and extensive student and faculty surveys contributed valuable user insight that helped shape the final applications.

As of the publication of this release, both Apple iPad and Android-powered tablet versions of Ashford Mobile and Rockies Mobile are available to students and instructors via Apple's App Store (apple.com/ipad/from-the-app-store/) and Android's Market (market.android.com/).

About Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary education services focus on offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in such disciplines as business, education, psychology, social sciences and health sciences. Bridgepoint Education's regionally accredited academic institutions - Ashford University and University of the Rockies - deliver their programs online as well as at traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information about Bridgepoint Education, visit http://www.bridgepointeducation.com or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations at 858.668.2580.

About Ashford University

Founded in 1918, Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahlc.org). The University offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa, campus. The University is known for its high quality yet highly affordable online and on-campus programs. For more information, please visit http://www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.

About University of the Rockies

University of the Rockies is a graduate school specializing in master's and doctorate degree programs in the social and behavioral sciences. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahlc.org), classes are offered online and at the University's Colorado Springs, Colorado, campus. For more information, please visit http://www.rockies.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 866.621.0124 x2513.

Contact: Shari Rodriguez, Associate Vice President of Public Relations
858.668.2580  shari.rodriguez@bridgepointeducation.com

SOURCE  Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

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

Correction: QED Connect, Inc. Signs Agreement to Acquire 75% of Kaleidoscope Venture Capital, Inc.

MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --QED Connect, Inc. (OTC: QEDN.PK) ("QED Connect") today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 75% of Kaleidoscope Venture Capital, Inc. ("Kaleidoscope")(OTC: KLDO.PK).   Kaleidoscope's satellite communication division, Kaleidoscope-TV, delivers DIRECTV programming through its proprietary roof top central dish system.

Kaleidoscope-TV technology distributes multiple DIRECTV satellite signals to customers on a single wire when coupled with DIRECTV-developed technology.  The central dish system allows for a single compact dish antenna assembly to serve all the units in an entire building complex.  This eliminates the need for each apartment/condominium in the building to have individual DIRECTV satellites dishes each requiring a direct line of sight to the DIRECTV signal, and for additional coaxial cables running throughout the building.  The central dish system offers the least costly and more aesthetically pleasing solution then currently available to bring direct broadcast satellite to multi-family residential properties or as multi-dwelling units ("MDUs").  The technology is also optimized to provide state-of-the-art high-speed Internet and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone products to DIRECTV Service Operators and customers.

Denny Andrews, Kaleidoscope's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, will head up Kaleidoscope's new division, "Kaleidoscope Digital Media Systems," which will focus on customer integration of services and Social Media Marketing deployment.

MDUs represent approximately 20% of the 110 million households in the US which have one or more televisions.  While direct broadcast satellite services represent 29% of the overall television delivery technologies in the United States, satellite television delivery to MDU households represents only .029% of overall media delivery. Kaleidoscope-TV is initially focused on a broad array of apartments and condominiums throughout the Seattle and San Francisco markets.

Eric Luttio, President and CEO of Kaleidoscope, commented, "Joining the QED Connect organization will give us greater resources to implement our roll out of the central dish rooftop technology and Kaleidoscope Digital Media Systems.  As a result, we believe that we can achieve sales of $35 million over the next three years."

Tom Makmann, President and CEO of QED Connect, added, "The acquisition of Kaleidoscope validates how we are focused on executing our plan of seeking acquisitions and joint ventures with promising companies.  Kaleidoscope-TV's technology offers a cost-effective solution to cable and we are expecting Kaleidoscope to contribute to QED Connect's income in 2012. We will continue to look for additional companies to add to our portfolio over the next few months."

As a result of the Kaleidoscope purchase agreement, QED Connect will acquire 75% of Kaleidoscope's common stock and will receive an additional 15% upon completion of funding of $750,000, with the option to be extended for up to $2 million.  The selling shareholders of Kaleidoscope have the right to re-purchase up to 25% of Kaleidoscope once Kaleidoscope has reached 80% of its expected over the next two years.

About QED Connect, Inc.

QED Connect, Inc. makes acquisitions, investments, and enters into strategic business partnerships with businesses that have strong potential. We seek joint ventures and strategic alliances in which we can assist our partners in achieving their plans and realizing their maximum potential.  QED Connect's current investments and joint ventures include:

    --  Sofame Energy, Inc., a joint venture with Sofame Technologies, which has
        designed the "Hybrid Percomtherm®" boiler which recovers boiler flue
        gas heat from existing boilers and recycles the heat, thereby leading to
        overall energy efficiency. Sofame Technologies has announced $1.4
        million of orders for the Hybrid Percomtherm boiler in the past 6 weeks.
    --  Nazz Productions, a movie producer. Nazz's feature film, "Good Day For
        It," won Favorite Feature at the 2011 Sonoma International Film Festival
        and opened theatrically in Los Angeles in July. Nazz expects the film to
        be released on DVD and video on demand later this year.
    --  StockProfile.com, a media awareness company which operates a customized
        platform showcasing emerging growth stocks to independent investors. In
        June 2011, QED Connect purchased 100% of the assets of StockProfile.com.

As a result of its continued success in the mergers and acquisitions arena, QED Connect is considering becoming a "business development company" as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

For more information about QED Connect, visit http://www.qedconnect.com

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "may," "will," "would," "should," "plan," "projected," "intend," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of QED Connect, Inc. (the "Company") to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) obtain sufficient capital and to fund expansion plans; (ii) generate sufficient revenue and efficiently manage operations to obtain profitability; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors.

For More Information, Contact:

QED Connect, Inc.Tom MakmannPresident & CEO (603) 425-8933info@qedconnect.com

SOURCE  QED Connect, Inc.

QED Connect, Inc.

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

Designer, Jean-Michel Cazabat, Opens First U.S. Retail Store

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of fashion's most renowned footwear designers, Jean-Michel Cazabat, opens his first U.S. store tomorrow, Saturday, October 8th, in New York City's West Village at 350 Bleecker Street. 

Jean-Michel Cazabat began his shoe-industry career as a buyer and Creative Director for legendary French shoe designer Charles Jourdan from the late 1970's through the early 1980's. Cazabat later ventured to New York and served as president of the prestigious shoe brand Stephane Kelian, overseeing operations and developing product for the American market. Determined to fill a void in the market and create a quality shoe collection as exciting as his favorite inspirations -- loud music, spirited nightlife, women and fine cuisine -- Jean-Michel launched his ultra-feminine women's line in 1999, followed by his hand-made, rock-n-roll inspired men's line a few years later.

The 1,800 square foot Jean-Michel Cazabat retail space is located in the heart of New York's West Village and is inspired by Cazabat's own modern, eclectic Soho loft apartment. It incorporates the vibrant signature colors of Cazabat's shoe line, Napoleon Blue on the entrance wall and a distinctive red "rouge taureau" ottoman -- both colors seen throughout Cazabat's own home. The limestone fireplace and walnut washed cabinets that also serve as displays for the many fall styles, resemble a chest of drawers. Customers will be encouraged to sift through the cabinets to see and touch the various styles in the collection. 

Cazabat's first store will be carrying several exclusive fall women's styles, ($245 and up) as well as the Jean-Michel Cazabat men's collection ($550 and up) and a selection of exotic-skinned handbags and clutches ($1250 and up). 

"I am very excited to open my first store in my favorite city of New York," said Cazabat. "This store is for my fans and supporters who love my designs and have searched for a place to shop my collection. I am thrilled to have a place to call home and welcome everyone to now."

The New York store location will be the first freestanding retail store worldwide. A Jean-Michel Cazabat shop-in-shop opened in China's Hangzhou Tower Shopping City this past August. 

In addition to the new store opening, the Jean-Michel Cazabat official website (http://www.jeanmichelcazabat.com) will be relaunched with new product and special features, including a 'JMC World' tab, which includes photos and content of Cazabat's favorite celebrity friends, fans, and other personal inspirations.  Cazabat has also embraced social media, regularly updating his Twitter (@JMCazabat) and Facebook pages with personal photos, favorite blogs and more.

About Jean-Michel Cazabat: Jean-Michel Cazabat, a native of Gascony in southern France, has designed shoes for over 25 years. He began his shoe-industry career as buyer and Creative Director for legendary French shoe designer Charles Jourdan from the late 1970's through the early 1980's, Cazabat later ventured to New York and served as president of the prestigious shoe brand Stephane Kelian, overseeing operations and developing product for the American market.

Determined to fill a void in the market and create a quality shoe collection as exciting as his favorite inspirations -- loud music, spirited nightlife, women, and fine cuisine -- Jean-Michel launched his ultra-feminine women's line in 1999, followed by his hand-made, rock-n-roll inspired men's line a few years later. Allowing his passions to dictate his design, Jean-Michel uses fiery colors, flirty silhouettes, whimsical details and exotic skins to create distinctive styles. Signature details include glitter-specked suedes, nightclub bright metallic finishes, intricate strapping, and vibrant colors. Textural elements like braiding, piping, layering and prominent stitching further animate his designs. From stylish refinement for business-wear, to brazen flamboyance for nightclub wear, to subversive chic for everywhere, Jean-Michel presents designs for almost every occasion.

Jean-Michel Cazabat luxury shoes are available at fine stores worldwide, including Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Shopbop.com and Maxfield L.A.  Visit http://www.jeanmichelcazabat.com for stores.

Jean-Michel Cazabat Store NYC Address:
350 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014
p. 646-669-8508
f. 646-669-8510

Follow Jean-Michel Cazabat on Twitter: @JMCazabat; Find him on Facebook at Jean-Michel Cazabat Footwear.

SOURCE  Jean-Michel Cazabat

Jean-Michel Cazabat

CONTACT: Liz Auerbach, Elizabeth@HighlineUnited.com

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

Upgraded iPad Transfer - Excellent and Fabulous iPad App for iPad Users

BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The professional software provider Tipard has been concentrating on developing and improving the capabilities of its products. Recently, Tipard has completed the task of upgrading its iPad Transfer which now possesses more powerful functions.

The new iPad Transfer is able to rip and convert any Blu-ray, DVD, or video to iPad/iPhone/iPod compatible formats, transfer video/audio/image files between iPad and PC or among Apple devices. It works well with all modes of iPad and supports the newest iOS and iTunes. So, you can managemultiple files of music, movies, Pictures, TV Shows, Podcast, iTunes U, eBooks, Camera Roll, Ringtone, SMS Contacts, Voice memos, Camera Shot freely.

What is more, the updated iPad transfer can classify these transferred files by different file types and be put in different folders. Also, it gives you access to backup SMS/Contacts as database files.

Apart from transferring and converting functions, this iPad Transfer owns rich editing functions, such as to trim, crop, add/remove watermark, set video parameters etc. You can edit the ID3 information at will and create customized iPhone or iPhone 4 ringtones as well.

With the AMD APP Acceleration technology into, this iPad Transfer brings you amazing converting speed and superior performance. To make sure you always have the latest version, Tipard studio has added the auto-update function to this software.

The iPad Transfer can certainly bring you a fantastic and surprising experience. For Mac operating systems, iPad to Mac Transfer is the best choice. To know more information about the software, please visit http://www.ipadtransfer.net/

System Requirements

OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7

Hardware Requirements: CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above

RAM: 512MB RAM or more

Price and Availability

Tipard iPad Transfer Platinum is now priced at $ 45.00

For more information, please visit http://www.ipadtransfer.net/

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Eric Smith of Tipard Studio at +86-13260286758 or pr@tipard.com

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

AT&T Celebrates Opening of New High-Tech Store in Springfield

New Location Replaces Monroe Street Store--Offers Retail Promise Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the opening of a high-tech retail store in Springfield. The store offers a unique way for customers to interact with and shop for a wide array of communications and entertainment services, including a hands-on demonstration area to engage customers and provide a "try before you buy" service experience. 

"We all use our phones and wireless devices more than ever," said State Rep. Raymond Poe. "This expanded store will offer the latest devices that consumers want and businesses need. Wireless telecommunications is one area of the economy that is growing and we need to keep it growing."

The new Springfield location showcases a wide range of products and services, including the latest in mobile devices such as the Motorola Atrix(TM), the HTC Status(TM), the Samsung Focus(TM) and the BlackBerry® Torch(TM). Customers visiting the store can test drive various wireless data applications, including AT&T Navigator(TM) which provides GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions, or AT&T Family Map, a family locator service designed to help give parents peace of mind. 

"People love their smartphones and tablets and this new, expanded AT&T retail store will help them see a wide variety of the latest choices," said State Sen. Larry Bomke. "An expanded store is good news for our local economy."

"Our new store redefines the sales experience by allowing consumers to test drive our entire portfolio of products and services in an innovative way," said AT&T Illinois Vice President and General Manager Dave Fine. "Our goal is to help people choose the best mix of products and services that meet their individual needs to stay connected everywhere they live and work."

AT&T recently implemented its "Retail Promise" program to ensure that customers have the very best in-store shopping experience, based on their needs. The company uses its own wireless technology to quickly capture customers' comments, and posts this information to a website for store managers to review. 

The Illinois store builds upon AT&T's overall commitment to the region. AT&T is continuing to expand and enhance its presence in central Illinois, ensuring consumers have convenient access to the latest in communications and entertainment services. Between 2008 and 2010, AT&T invested more than $3.8 billion in its wireless and wireline networks in Illinois. 

"This store opening is more great news. It's yet another example of AT&T investment in Illinois since state lawmakers passed and Gov. Quinn signed a new, modern telecommunications law for our state," said AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza.

Year-to-date, AT&T has activated 20 new cell sites, upgraded more than 40 cell sites with mobile broadband technology and added new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to over 900 cell sites in Illinois. Between 2008 and 2010, AT&T invested more than $3.8 billion in its Illinois wireless and wireline networks. 

Located at 2410 W. Wabash, store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Store Manager Robert Smithers and his knowledgeable sales consultants are ready to assist customers--both business and consumer--with purchasing decisions and technical support.

To help celebrate the opening of this new store, AT&T will offer a free Samsung Focus to customers who purchase a two-year service agreement and data plan.

There are more than 70 AT&T owned-stores in Illinois. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of authorized dealer and national retail locations. 

*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: Mollie West, Sr. Public Relations Mgr. of AT&T Inc., Wireless: +1-312-953-6283, Office: +1-312-696-3513, mw206a@att.com

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

QED Connect, Inc., Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire 75% of Kaleidoscope Venture Capital, Inc.

MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- QED Connect, Inc. (OTC: QEDN.PK) ("QED Connect"), today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 75% of Kaleidoscope Venture Capital, Inc. ("Kaleidoscope") (OTC: KLDO.PK).  Kaleidoscope's satellite communication division, Kaleidoscope-TV, delivers DIRECTV programming through its proprietary roof top central dish system.

Kaleidoscope-TV technology distributes multiple DIRECTV satellite signals to customers on a single wire when coupled with DIRECTV-developed technology.  The central dish system allows for a single compact dish antenna assembly to serve all the units in an entire building complex.  This eliminates the need for each apartment/condominium in the building to have individual DIRECTV satellite dishes, each requiring a direct line of sight to the DIRECTV signal, and for additional coaxial cables running throughout the building.  The central dish system offers the least costly and more aesthetically pleasing solution than currently available to bring direct broadcast satellite to multi-family residential properties or as multi-dwelling units ("MDUs").  The technology is also optimized to provide state-of-the-art high-speed Internet and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone products to DIRECTV Service Operators and customers.

Denny Andrews, Kaleidoscope's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, will head up Kaleidoscope's new division, "Kaleidoscope Digital Media Systems," which will focus on customer integration of services and Social Media Marketing deployment.

MDUs represent approximately 20% of the 110 million households in the US which have one or more televisions.  While direct broadcast satellite services represent 29% of the overall television delivery technologies in the United States, satellite television delivery to MDU households represents only .029% of overall media delivery. Kaleidoscope-TV is initially focused on a broad array of apartments and condominiums throughout the Seattle and San Francisco markets.

Eric Luttio, President and CEO of Kaleidoscope, commented, "Joining the QED Connect organization will give us greater resources to implement our roll out of the central dish rooftop technology and Kaleidoscope Digital Media Systems.  As  a result, we believe that we can achieve sales of $35 million over the next three years."

Tom Makmann, President and CEO of QED Connect added, "The acquisition of Kaleidoscope validates how we are focused on executing our plan of seeking acquisitions and joint ventures with promising companies.  Kaleidoscope-TV's technology offers a cost-effective solution to cable and we are expecting Kaleidoscope to contribute to QED Connect's income in 2012. We will continue to look for additional companies to add to our portfolio over the next few months."

As a result of the Kaleidoscope purchase agreement, QED Connect will acquire 75% of Kaleidoscope's common stock and will receive an additional 15% upon completion of funding of $750,000, with the option to be extended for up to $2 million.  The selling shareholders of Kaleidoscope have the right to re-purchase up to 25% of Kaleidoscope once Kaleidoscope has reached 80% of its expected over the next two years.

About QED Connect, Inc.

QED Connect, Inc. makes acquisitions, investments, and enters into strategic business partnerships with businesses that have strong potential. We seek joint ventures and strategic alliances in which we can assist our partners in achieving their plans and realizing their maximum potential.  QED Connect's current investments and joint ventures include:

    --  Sofame Energy, Inc., a joint venture with Sofame Technologies, which has
        designed the "Hybrid Percomtherm®" boiler which recovers boiler flue
        gas heat from existing boilers and recycles the heat, thereby leading to
        overall energy efficiency. Sofame Technologies has announced $1.4
        million of orders for the Hybrid Percomtherm boiler in the past 6 weeks.
    --  Nazz Productions, a movie producer. Nazz's feature film, "Good Day For
        It", won Favorite Feature at the 2011 Sonoma International Film Festival
        and opened theatrically in Los Angeles in July. Nazz expects the film to
        be released on DVD and video on demand later this year.
    --  StockProfile.com, a media awareness company which operates a customized
        platform showcasing emerging growth stocks to independent investors. In
        June 2011, QED Connect purchased 100% of the assets of StockProfile.com.

As a result of its continued success in the mergers and acquisitions arena, QED Connect is considering becoming a "business development company" as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

For more information about QED Connect, visit http://www.qedconnect.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "may," "will," "would," "should," "plan," "projected," "intend," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of QED Connect, Inc. (the "Company") to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) obtain sufficient capital and to fund expansion plans; (ii) generate sufficient revenue and efficiently manage operations to obtain profitability; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors.

For More Information, contact:

QED Connect Inc.Tom MakmannPresident & CEO(603) 425-8933info@qedconnect.com

SOURCE  QED Connect, Inc.

QED Connect, Inc.

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

HSN's Innovation Weekend Features First Ever On-Air Retail QR Codes, World Launches of Top Brands

- HSN Pioneers New Way to Shop Via Television with Live QR Codes for HSN HD Viewers -

- Event will Debut New Products from Top Brands including Sony, Lexmark, Samsung and More -

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Multichannel retailer HSN will introduce a new way for consumers to shop with their television when it debuts Quick Response (QR) codes live on HSN HD during  its bi-annual Innovation Weekend starting Friday, October 7 until Monday, October 10. 

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111007/FL82048 )

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070214/CLW048LOGO-b )

Reaffirming its position as a leader in transactional innovation, HSN will be the first ever retailer to use QR codes on-air during the three-day special event. These QR codes will be featured on HSN's HD channel which currently reaches approximately 43M households.  The event will include hundreds of products, each with its own QR code.  When scanned from the television screen, the customer will be able to access the product information page on their mobile device, learn more about the product and purchase with ease.

"Innovation is an integral part of our company, whether it's the innovative products we present or the groundbreaking ways we use on-air QR codes to engage and interact with our customers," said Jill Braff, EVP of Digital Commerce at HSN.  "Women turn to HSN's trusted experts to educate and empower them to make informed purchases.  Top electronics brands like Sony, Microsoft and Samsung recognize the power of HSN to introduce new technologies and we look forward to the products they will be debuting during our Innovation Weekend event."

The four-day event features dozens of name brands and several premiers from some of the most trusted names in electronics including the world launch of the Honeywell 24" 1080p LCD TV with built-in DVD player, the debut of the Samsung Dart Android smartphone and the launch of the 8" Nextbook with Android 2.3 and Flash 10.

An exclusive Sony Skype TV bundle is also debuting during the event, which includes a Sony Bravia 46" Ultra-thin 3D Ready LED TV with built-in Wi-Fi and a Sony Skype camera, enabling customers to Skype from their TV to any Skype-enabled device.  Additional brand launches over the Innovation Weekend include exclusive bundles for the Lexmark P715 all-in-one wireless printer and the D-link night vision wireless IP camera that allows you to remotely monitor your home or business.

HSN's Innovation Event will take place starting Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 10.  Visit HSN.com, keyword: "Program Guide," for program listings and keyword: "Innovation Weekend" for products that will be featured in the event.

About HSN:

Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, HSN is a leading interactive multichannel retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty  (e.g. Benefit, Carol's Daughter, Coty, Elizabeth Arden, Andrew Lessman, Lancome, My Life Mary J. Blige, Perlier, Serious Skin Care, Shiseido, Signature Club A, Stila, Wei East, ybf Beauty); Jewelry (e.g. Heidi Daus, Iris Apfel, R.J. Graziano, Rarities: Fine Jewelry with Carol Brodie, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling); Home/Lifestyle  (e.g. Jeffrey Banks, Nate Berkus, Bissell, Colin Cowie, Dyson, Easy Exotic by Padma Lakshmi, Todd English, Emeril Lagasse, Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler, Joy Mangano, MoMA Design Store, Wolfgang Puck); Fashion/Accessories  (e.g. American Glamour Badgley Mischka, Joan Boyce, Curations with Stefani Greenfield, Libby Edelman, Sam Edelman, Chi by Carlos Falchi, Diane Gilman, IMAN Global Chic, "Timeless" by Naeem Khan, Twiggy LONDON, Sharif, Serena Williams Signature Statement); and Electronics  (e.g. Sony, Kodak, Acer, Olympus, GE, Panasonic). 

A leader in transactional innovation, HSN is the only retailer offering live streaming video in HD on three screens: TV, online and mobile.  HSN broadcasts live to 96 million households in the US in HD 24/7 and its website - hsn.com - is a top 10 e-commerce site, featuring more than 15,000 product videos.  Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android.  HSN, founded 34 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI).

SOURCE  HSN

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CONTACT: Karen Varga-Sinka of HSN, +1-727-872-5287, karen.varga-sinka@hsn.net

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

Lockheed Martin, Tech America and National Cyber Security Alliance Kick-Off National Cyber Security Awareness Month

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry and government will gather today for a Facebook Live stream viewing and audioconference between Lockheed Martin's Global Vision Center in Arlington, Va., and Ypsilanti, Mich., to officially launch National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

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"Lockheed Martin believes that raising cyber security awareness is a team sport. With cyber security at the core of everything we do, we are proud to be working side-by-side with Tech Americaand the National Cyber Security Alliance to kick-off National Cyber Security Awareness Month," said Charles Croom, Vice President of Cyber Security Solutions.

The featured speakers via Facebook Live in Michigan include: Rick Snyder, Michigan Governor; Secretary Janet Napolitano, Department of Homeland Security; Congressman John Dingell; Congressman Hansen Clark; and David Behen, Chief Information Officer, State of Michigan.

The following participants will be speaking at the Global Vision Center in Virginia: Charles Croom, Vice President, Cyber Security Solutions, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions; Liesyl Franz, Vice President, Cyber Security and Global Public Policy, Tech America; Ari Schwartz, Senior Internet Policy Advisor, National Institute of Standards and Technology Laboratory; Cheri McGuire, Vice President, Global Government Affairs and Cyber Security Policy, Symantec; Marcus Sachs, Vice President, National Security Policy; Vice Chair, Communications Sector Coordinating Council, Verizon Communications; Patricia Titus, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Unisys Corporation; and Andrew Wild, Chief Security Officer, Qualys; Jacqueline Beauchere, Director, Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft Corporation, and Board Member and Secretary, National Cyber Security Alliance.

Lockheed Martin will continue to host a series of initiatives across the country including, its 2nd Annual Cyber Security Awareness Day, Oct. 18, in its NexGen Cyber Innovation and Technology Center.  The event will engage 150 Maryland high school students, eight universities and colleges, and three government agencies to educate, inform and introduce students to cyber curriculum and careers.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2010 sales were $45.8 billion.

For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com

SOURCE  Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Mary Phillips, +1-240-252-9425, mary.phillips@lmco.com; Kailen Tuscano, +1-301-240-6365, kailen.tuscano@lmco.com; Keith Mordoff, +1-301-240-5706, keith.mordoff@lmco.com

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

Private Communications Corporation Announces Partnership with the Identity Theft Resource Center

PCC and ITRC to bring greater attention to growing online security threats, hacking over public WiFi networks

SHERMAN, Conn., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Private Communications Corporation (PCC), a security technology company that protects personal data and information online, today announced a partnership with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) to help broaden public education and awareness about security threats that occur over unencrypted WiFi networks.

The proliferation of smartphones and an ever-increasing mobile society has led to rapid growth in public WiFi usage, said Kent Lawson, CEO of PCC. In fact, the U.S. experienced a 17.3 percent surge in public WiFi usage in 2010, according to JiWire. Yet, many consumers, including freelancers and business travelers, are unaware of the risks associated with transmitting information across unprotected public networks.

"Every day, millions of consumers use unencrypted WiFi networks, yet most people are unaware of just how vulnerable their personal banking transactions, email conversations, social networking and general identity are to hackers," said Lawson. "With mobile innovation nowhere to go but up, these types of security risks are expected to soar. We've teamed with the ITRC to educate and bring better awareness to this pervasive - but far too often ignored - problem and offer resources to consumers who have been victims."

Together, PCC and the ITRC will roll-out a number of joint initiatives to aid consumers who have been victims of identity theft and/or create better awareness around the risks associated with transmitting private/personal information via unprotected WiFi hotspots. Some elements of the partnership include:

Content Sharing - PCC and the ITRC will create and share content with consumers, media and other constituents via their respective blogs, websites and newsletters.

Workshops - The ITRC, at times in conjunction with PCC, will conduct workshops in local communities and at universities and high schools in an effort to raise awareness about online security risks.

Recommendations - The ITRC will continue to provide recommendations - such as third-party software or other security solutions - for securing confidential communications made over public hotspots.

Digital - Joint webinars and Twitter chats.

Earlier this year, PCC launched PRIVATE WiFi , its flagship Virtual Private Network (VPN) software, which encrypts all data going into and out of a person's computer to support online privacy, protect consumers' identities and secure sensitive communications transmitted over unencrypted WiFi networks.

"Partnering with PCC is a natural fit for the ITRC," said Karen Barney, Program Director for the ITRC. "Online identity theft is a serious problem. By working together with PCC, we're committed to giving it the attention it needs, both educating consumers and providing resources to victims of identity theft."

For more information on PCC or to purchase/download the PRIVATE WiFi software, please visit http://www.privatewifi.com.

About Private Communications Corporation:

Private Communications Corporation is a security technology company that protects personal data and information online. PRIVATE WiFi, the company's flagship software product, encrypts all computer data across unencrypted Wi-Fi networks, enhancing online privacy for those without access to virtual private networks. Founded by software entrepreneur Kent Lawson, Private Communications Corporation is headquartered in Sherman, Conn. For more information, visit us at http://www.privatewifi.com and for articles and other online privacy resources, please visit http://www.private-i.com. Please also connect with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/privatewifi and follow us on Twitter at @PrivateWiFi.

About the ITRC:

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) is a nationally recognized non-profit organization established to support victims of identity theft in resolving their cases, and to broaden public education and awareness in the understanding of identity theft.  Visit http://www.idtheftcenter.org.  Victims may contact the ITRC at 888-400-5530.

Contacts:
Kent Lawson
Private Communications Corporation
(646) 783-8136
klawson@privatewifi.com

Karen Barney
Identity Theft Resource Center
(858) 444-3286
karen@idtheftcenter.org

Jennifer Praeger
Private Communications Corporation     
1-888-525-3078
jpraeger@privatewifi.com

Private WiFi protect your identity and sensitive information by becoming invisible on any public WiFi network. For further information, please contact us at 1-888-525-3078.

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

SOURCE  Private WiFi

Private WiFi

CONTACT: Mike Neder, Private WiFi, 1-888-525-3078, webmaster@privatewifi.com, http://www.privatewifi.com

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

Get Ready to Have Your Own App

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- iGenApps(TM) provides mobile users an easy, portable and affordable way to create mobile apps, straight from the mobile devices and without programming.

Due to the rapid increase of mobile smartphones and tablet devices, the multimedia marketing company XPOUS has launched iGenApps(TM), a revolutionary app that allows any user to create their own apps without programming, aiming to solve the problem of the average smartphone user who does not have programming skills, the time or resources to spend on creating a mobile App. iGenApps(TM) provides users with the ability to create and update their personal or corporate apps anywhere, at any time. With iGenApps(TM), users will generate mobile web apps supported by Apple(TM), Android(TM) and latest Blackberry(TM) devices such as tablets, phones and PDA. It also provides PC and Mac support with certain browsers.

"We became aware of the necessity of people who were looking for ways to create an app for their personal or business needs, so we decided to create iGenApps(TM) as a tool that would facilitate the process for them," Eng. Norman Ortiz, founder and CEO of XPOUS, explained. "We are confident that iGenApps(TM) will live up to the expectations of our target consumer and satisfy their technical needs," he added.

The iGenApps(TM) tool allows anyone to create content driven applications by combining lists, menus, maps, feeds, images, videos, detail screens, links to external actions, among many more screens. "Whether you already have an idea for an app or maybe you just want to be a part of the mobile phenomena, iGenApps(TM) is the App for you. This is the perfect solution for product catalogs, video lessons, conventions, artists, real estate, restaurants, physicians, professional services, photographers, musicians, or anyone with interest in creating their own Apps," Eng. Ortiz mentioned.

After competing with over 45 innovative ideas from around the World, XPOUS was the winner of the Big Idea Contest with iGenApps(TM) during the International CTIA Wireless convention held in Orlando, FL this past spring. iGenApps(TM) is currently available on the Android Market.

For more information about the product, visit http://iGenApps.com or call 1-877-8 MY APPS.

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About the Company:

XPOUS is an online multimedia marketing company specialized in the creation of mobile apps, website development and corporate branding. XPOUS also provide online marketing solutions with advertising and social networks as well as man-machine interfaces for production lines.

XPOUS has also become a recognized leader in the logo and corporate identity industry. In the website and mobile development, XPOUS have always made the difference by providing the beauty and quality expected by the clients.

With over 10 years in the industry, XPOUS have developed tools and solutions to PepsiCo, GlaxoSmithKline, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Bristol-Myer Squibb, Nestle, among other companies.

SOURCE  iGenApps

iGenApps

CONTACT: Eng. Norman Ortiz, MCP, MS, +1-787-526-4836, norman@xpous.com or info@igenapps.com

Web Site: http://iGenApps.com

The Diamond Bourse of Canada has established a liaison office in the Shanghai Diamond Exchange, in order to deepen Canada-China diamond trading

TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - The Diamond Bourse of Canada (DBC),
Canada's central diamond exchange, announced the opening of a permanent
liaison office within the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) facility,
China's primary diamond gateway. The DBC's opening of its permanent
China presence came at the conclusion of a formal business visit by a
delegation of Canadian diamond businesses, which was organized as a
collaborative effort by the DBC, the SDE, and the Diamond
Administration of China (DAC). The Canadian diamond delegation sought
to address three primary goals:

      1. To explore possible commercial synergies between Canadian and
         Chinese diamond operations, and establish bilateral trade
         relations between the members of the diamond exchanges.
      2. To establish a China-specific marketing strategy for Canadian
         diamonds, and to educate Chinese consumers on the value of "Brand
         Canada".
      3. To advocate the benefits of Canada to potential Chinese investors,
         and to attract direct Chinese investment in various facets of the
         country's emerging diamond industries.

According to the DBC's General Manager, Mr Adam Shubinsky, "Canada has
quickly established itself as the world's third largest producer of
diamonds by value. The market has also seen a steep rise in the demand
from China for polished goods. As major producers and consumers, China
and Canada have much to gain from exploring and seeking mutually
beneficial industry synergies -- on all levels of the industry. The
Diamond Bourse of Canada remains committed to exploring any opportunity
that may lead to a strengthening of the various vertical components of
the Canadian industry -- from mining and manufacturing, through to
wholesale and retail."

In addition to that, DBC Chairman, Mr Bhushan Vora, stressed China's
potential future role, as a major market for Canadian polished
diamonds; "We believe that we are faced with a unique opportunity here
to create and establish a distinct value-proposition for Canadian
polished diamonds within the rapidly expanding Chinese diamond market.
On the whole, the average Chinese consumer already has a very favorable
perception of Canada. To capitalize on this foundation though, it is
important that the marketing of Canadian polished diamonds transcend
its usual selling points of ethics, sustainability, or quality and
focus more on selling and marketing 'Canada' and the idea of Canada, to
the Chinese end consumer."

Additional Canadian diamond trade missions are expected in the coming
months.

About the DBC:

Established in 2010, with headquarters in the financial district of
Toronto, Ontario, the Diamond Bourse of Canada is the central forum for
the Canadian diamond industry, and Canada's primary diamond exchange
facility and network.

To learn more about the Diamond Bourse of Canada, visit: http://www.diamondbourse.ca

 

SOURCE  Diamond Bourse of Canada

Diamond Bourse of Canada

CONTACT: Contact: ADAM SHUBINSKY
The Diamond Bourse of Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 663-3262
Fax: +1 (416) 663-3263

Verizon Ready to Work on Reforming Universal Service

Welcomes FCC Proposal to Fix Antiquated Subsidy Programs

WASHINGTON,Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday (Oct. 6), unveiled a plan to reform and update the Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation programs. His proposal follows the release earlier this year of America's Broadband Connectivity Plan, which was supported by a broad-based coalition of broadband providers. The following statement should be attributed to Kathleen Grillo, Verizon senior vice president, federal regulatory affairs:

"We congratulate Chairman Genachowski for putting forward a plan to reform the broken intercarrier compensation and universal service programs. If done right, the reforms will connect millions of rural Americans to broadband networks and transform these programs to meet the needs of consumers in today's Internet- and broadband-centric society.

"The FCC has a unique opportunity to put in place policies that will bring all the benefits of broadband connectivity to millions of additional consumers. Verizon stands ready to continue working with the FCC, the industry coalition and other policymakers to help get the job done."

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 106 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 196,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Rich Young, +1-202-515-2514, richard.j.young@verizon.com

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

Verizon's Innovative Online Portal Gives Business Customers More 'Command and Control'

New Capabilities, Including Customized Reporting and Improved Billing Features, Empower Customers

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --In response to the growing demand for online enterprise service applications, Verizon is rolling out new capabilities for its online customer portal, the Verizon Enterprise Center, giving customers more flexibility and control over their reporting, analysis and billing inquiries.

The new features, announced in conjunction with Customer Service Week, October 3-7, offer more command and control to IT managers so they can more effectively order and provision Verizon services, monitor and troubleshoot network activities, and produce reports to help analyze and manage their communications expenses.  The features are user-friendly, and are designed to improve customers' online experiences and Verizon's response times to customers' requests.

The latest features of the Verizon Enterprise Center include:

    --  New customized analysis and reporting -- enabling customers across the
        globe to better analyze, report and manage costs across an enterprise.
        Customers can sort and create reports in a format tailored to meet their
        requirements and preferences, versus a standard Verizon format.

    --  Improved billing features -- allowing enterprise customers in Europe,
        the Middle East, and Africa to open bills, ask questions, display open
        billing items, set up payment schedules and advise Verizon of financial
        actions on accounts, and view balances and line items.

    --  Bundle packages -- U.S. based small and medium-size businesses can now
        purchase bundles online via the Verizon Solutions for Business Bundle,
        which is available for one low monthly price, and includes FiOS or High
        Speed Internet, unlimited nationwide calling and Google Apps.

"Customer Service Week is a great backdrop for announcing these enhancements, which make the Verizon Enterprise Center an even more useful vehicle for our business customers," said Jeannie Diefenderfer, senior vice president of global enterprise customer care and operations for Verizon.  "Our powerful combination of high-touch global account teams and  advanced self-service technology continues to set us apart from the competition and makes it easier for customers to do business with Verizon on demand, both in person and online."

(View a video of Jeannie Diefenderfer discussing Verizon's enterprise customer care philosophy.)

Verizon has received numerous awards and honors for outstanding customer service, including the 2010 Frost & Sullivan North American Leader in Customer Self-Service Award(1) and Billing & OSS World's Best Business Process Automation Award, which recognized the Verizon Enterprise Center as a "key competitive differentiator."

Industry analysts continue to point to the Verizon Enterprise Center as a competitive advantage that contributes to Verizon's leadership in serving enterprise customers. And the "IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Next-Generation Telecom Services 2011 Vendor Analysis" report stated that "the capabilities of Verizon's enterprise online portal, Verizon Enterprise Center, are impressive supporting more than 100 applications, 13 languages and has functions such as order placement, online invoice payment, network tools, collaboration and dashboard consoles, among others."(2)

About the Verizon Enterprise Center

The Verizon Enterprise Center is an award-winning online customer portal where customers can provision, manage, order and pay bills for their wireline and wireless services. The online tool, available via secure access 24/7, offers a host of applications that support a full business life cycle and enable businesses to save time, control costs and manage communications services. Take a virtual tour of the Verizon Enterprise Center.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 106 million total connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 196,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

(1) Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Verizon with its North American Customer Service Leadership Award for Enterprise Self-Service Portals (Verizon Enterprise Center), May 2010 http://www.verizonbusiness.com/about/news/pr-25531-en-Frost+%26+Sullivan+Recognizes+Verizon+as+a+North+American+Leader+in+Customer+Self-Service.xml

(2) Source: IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Next-Generation Telecom Services 2011 Vendor Analysis (Doc #AP3053306T), September 2011

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Debbie Lewis, +1-215-466-6872, debbie.lewis@verizon.com

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

CelsyaLife.com Set to Launch at "Walk to End Alzheimer's"

Celsya, Inc. will launch its website, CelsyaLife.com, at the Alzheimer's Association's event in Los Angeles October 9, 2011.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.celsyalife.com) Celsya, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the Celsya(TM) website (http://www.celsyalife.com), a comprehensive online and mobile health platform and community, during the Alzheimer's Association's "Walk to End Alzheimer's" in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 9, 2011.  Celsya(TM) empowers patients, families, and caretakers, including those affected by Alzheimer's, to live better, healthier, and be safer.

"Our goal is to empower people to take a stand to the fragmented healthcare system. Families affected by Alzheimer's is just one community who is in need of tools that empower patients and caregivers to take control of their health care," says Founder of Celsya(TM), Inc. Eran Weinberg. "Alzheimer's affects over 5 million people and the 11 million caregivers of these patients in the United States alone. We hope that Celsya(TM) will provide those with Alzheimer's and their families peace of mind to make managing their and loved ones' health easier."

Celsya(TM) enables patients and care givers to take control of their health. Users will be able to create a personal health profile that tracks their vitals, medications, allergies, and health records. Medication alerts can be set up to remind patients when to take their medications through SMS. Users can even track their vitals without a computer using Celsya's proprietary Text-To-Track system. Information can be shared with family, physicians, and caregivers to ensure communication between those who care about and for you is accurate and consistent.   

One of the most critical features is having immediate access to your health information anytime and anywhere during a health emergency.  In the event of an emergency, medical professionals will be able to retrieve your vital information through a simple access code which gives them access to your online health profile.  This will ensure the patient will get the proper medical attention in any critical situation, and reduce the risk of medical errors and complications.

"With the way the healthcare industry is moving, and decreasing amount of primary care physicians to watch over us, it makes a solution such as Celsya(TM) invaluable. Having access to your health information and being connected to a health community can significantly improve your health lifestyle as well as reduce any medical errors," says Weinberg.

Andrea Rodriguez
213-703-7040
flavorpr@gmail.com

SOURCE  Celsya, Inc.

Celsya, Inc.

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

TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON Video Game Officially Announced for 2012

Details of Successor to the Critically Acclaimed War for Cybertron Game Revealed in Upcoming Game Informer Magazine Cover Story

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers will finally experience the epic battles that shaped the history of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS with the fall 2012 release of Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON.  Currently in development by the acclaimed team at High Moon Studios, TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON takes fans through the final, darkest hours of the civil war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as they fight for control of their dying planet, ultimately leading to their storied exodus from home.

More information about the upcoming game can be found in the November 2011 cover story of Game Informer magazine on sale beginning October 14, which will feature never before seen artwork and dual, limited edition covers.  Eager fans can visit http://www.GameInformer.com for updated news, features, interviews and videos throughout the next few weeks.

"High Moon Studios is an extremely talented development team having raised the bar of gameplay and TRANSFORMERS authenticity in their games," said David Oxford, Executive Vice President at Activision Publishing.  "TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON is an extraordinary project both for the studio and the TRANSFORMERS gaming legacy - the stakes are higher and the scale much larger than ever before, and we absolutely cannot wait for fans to see all the new characters and epic action that awaits them."

"Hasbro has worked hand in hand with Activision to create a fully original storyline that details the climactic battles leading to the famed exodus of the TRANSFORMERS characters from CYBERTRON," said Mark Blecher, SVP of Digital Media and Marketing, Hasbro.  "Our team at Hasbro is looking forward to exploring and expanding the TRANSFORMERS story again with an incredible blockbuster video game that will blow fans away next year."

For more information and exclusive updates, fans can visit http://www.facebook.com/transformersgame and follow the team via Twitter @HighMoonStudios.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro's multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2011 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  Game © 2011 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Kelvin Liu, Senior Publicist for Activision, Inc., +1-310-255-2213, kelvin.liu@activision.com

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

Gladiator® GarageWorks Launches Interactive Design Tool to Organize the Home

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Many homeowners want to get organized, but have trouble visualizing and designing. Approaching organization and design from a user-friendly perspective, Gladiator® GarageWorks unveils today an interactive tool allowing consumers to experiment with creative storage solutions for their garage while delivering professional results.

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The Design Studio, a free web-based tool available on GladiatorGW.com, offers personalization to consumers allowing them to either choose a pre-designed layout based on lifestyle or opt to start from scratch and create their own breakthrough solution for their garage. Pre-designed layout options include sports, gardening, automotive and home projects. Users can also choose from a large number of product solutions including cabinets, flooring, shelves and appliances. 

"Gladiator brand strives to create new and evolving organizational products for our consumers. This user-centered tool gives them an opportunity to support their ideas and vision for their garage or even in areas like the basement or closet," said Tim Keaton, senior marketing manager, Gladiator® GarageWorks. "You can build, organize and accessorize to fit your every need, from choosing product to placing where the electrical outlets are within the walls of your home."

The interactive personalization allows consumers to preview the choices directly on their computer screen with each customizable step, giving suggested tips to assist with the planning and implementation of the product in their virtual garage. On completion the design can be printed, emailed or downloaded as a pdf. In addition, the Design Studio also supplies a list of all items needed to install the Gladiator® GarageWorks items such as screws, trim, end caps, etc.

"We understand the problems that our consumers face when organizing their garage. By creating the Design Studio, we hope to alleviate the stress of the project by providing a service that is easy to navigate as you create your dream garage while delivering professional results," added Keaton.

For more information about Gladiator® GarageWorks and to access the Design Studio, visit http://www.GladiatorGW.com. 

About Gladiator® GarageWorks

Gladiator® GarageWorks is the leader in garage organization delivering innovative solutions that allow garage owners to organize their space in a way that suits their individual storage needs. It is the only garage organization system to offer coordinated appliances designed for the harsh garage environment.

Gladiator® GarageWorks offers a Premier pre-assembled line and Ready-to-Assemble line for do-it-yourselfers. Products are available through local garage dealers, retailers including Sears and Lowe's or via http://www.GladiatorGarageWorks.com.

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Home Decor Retailer Launches New Web Site for Wall Clocks

KENOSHA, Wis., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisconsin-based retailer of home decor, Lone Wolf FJP Incorporated, announced a new online store today: http://www.HomeDecorWallClocks.com. The new electronic commerce Web site features hundreds of wall clocks for the home, office, or place of recreation.

Founder and President of Lone Wolf FJP Incorporated, Frank Patterson, said, "We're a business devoted to supplying the largest selection of high quality wall clocks that we can at affordable prices."

HomeDecorWallClocks.com operates as an e-commerce retail business and offers a wide range of wall clocks including cuckoo clocks, pendulum clocks, sports fan clocks, round clocks, novelty clocks, specialty clocks, wall art and more. Items found on the Web site are competitively priced and all major credit cards are accepted as well as PayPal. For customer convenience, visitors of HomeDecorWallClocks.com can browse specific products by category.

"Our selection of contemporary, decorative, or novelty wall clocks can finish off the decor of any room. A decorative wall clock can quickly become a family treasured accessory in any home, and they are perfect for gifts," said Patterson. "A licensed novelty wall clock can complement any garage, basement, recreation or game room!"

New products are added to the site frequently and items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States. A customer service team is available during normal business hours for customer support and can be contacted by filling out a form on the Web site.

Patterson added, "Customer care is our top priority. Visitors to our site are taken care of from the time they log on to the completion of their order. We want everyone to feel comfortable in purchasing from us and make every possible effort to remain a safe and secure Web site."

For more information on Lone Wolf FJP Incorporated, or Home Decor Wall Clocks, visit http://www.HomeDecorWallClocks.com or call 877-299-7471.

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Abilene Christian University Releases 2010-11 Mobile-Learning Report

ABILENE, Texas, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Abilene Christian University's 2010-11 Mobile-Learning Report is now available on Issuu for download.  The report recaps the third year of the university's ACU Connected mobile-learning initiative, which is based on Apple's iPhone and iPod touch, and expanded this year to include the iPad.  The 34-page report arrives as ACU begins another Connected Open House, attended by representatives from dozens of schools seeking to explore mobility in education.

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The annual report contains updated research, focusing on ACU's exploration of the educational impact of digital books on the iPad and ongoing assessments of the ways powerful mobile devices and the new pedagogies they enable are changing teaching and learning.  New to this year's report is a discussion of ACU's work to envision and develop the future of digital textbooks, and a summary of last year's findings from investigations into the use of augmented reality as an educational tool.

The report also features stories on ACU's Learning Studio, which provides rich collaborative and studio spaces for students and faculty to create next-generation digital media, and on the school's work with K-12 teachers and schools to bring the benefits of mobile learning to primary and secondary students.

Three of ACU's first "mobile-learning graduates" are profiled in the report, including Colter Hettich, former editor of ACU's student-run newspaper, The Optimist.  As editor, Hettich participated in the development of the iPad app for The Optimist, and after he graduated, he landed a job at The Daily, the world's first iPad-only newspaper.

"The work represented in this report exemplifies ACU's commitment to create an exceptional, innovative environment that leverages real-world experiences to redefine the ways in which we educate," said Dr. Phil Schubert, ACU's president.  "As recent technology announcements demonstrate, our world is becoming increasingly reliant on mobility. Our efforts to develop new technologies and new approaches to teaching and learning are helping to produce leaders who think critically and globally, and who can make a positive difference in the world."

Previous Mobile-Learning Reports are available on Issuu: download the 2008-09 Mobile-Learning Report and the 2009-10 Mobile-Learning Report.  Videos on the third year of ACU Connected are also available.

ABOUT ACU'S MOBILE-LEARNING INITIATIVE, CONNECTED

Abilene Christian University launched a mobile-learning initiative, Connected, in 2008. The initiative trains students to not merely consume vast amounts of information, but to assess information, to synthesize thoughts, to generate new ideas, and to contribute meaningfully to conversations of global importance.  More than 4,500 students, including nearly 800 graduate students, enroll in ACU from 47 states and territories, and 41 nations. Visit ACU.edu/Connected for more information.

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Media Contact: Liz Anderson (254) 722-6030 eaa11a@acu.edu

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