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Tipard Video Converting Apps Get Update: More Intelligent Functions Give You Wonderful User Experience

BEIJING, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- After upgrading 57 Mac video & DVD converting applications, Tipard's 45 video converting software products get a comprehensive update, which adds more intelligent functions and elaborate designs to perfect user experience.

Tipard Studio has newly employed the most advanced AMD APP Acceleration, which can help Tipard converting apps demonstrate superior converting performance, which means that users can experience ultra-high converting speed and superior output quality. Plus, the converting kernel of these video converting apps also gets updated, giving them superior encoding and decoding capabilities. Furthermore, the update-reminding function can give you prompt reminders once there is an updated version of a program, ensuring that you will always have the latest program version to enjoy the best service.

Referring to the video converting apps, Tipard Video Converteris the most versatile and standalone application, which has powerful encoding, decoding capabilities and perfect compatibility to help users freely convert any kind of video file to many mainstream video or audio formats at random, including AMV, ASF, AVI, DV, VOB, FLV, MP4, M4V, MPG, MTV, SWF, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, DPG, WebM, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, AU, FLAC, MP3, M4A, MKA, MP2, OGG, WAV, WMA, etc. Then, users can easily enjoy any converted formats on iPad, iPad 2, iPod, iPhone, iPhone 4, Apple TV, PSP, PS3, Wii, Zune, Xbox, Sony Walkman, Google Phone, BlackBerry, etc. Plus, this video converter is also a user-friendly HD video converter for converting any general video file to HD video format, or converting a HD video format to another HD format; also, you can convert any HD video file to general video format or audio format with fast processing speed. It is available only for $40, for more details and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/video-converter.html

For short, Tipard iPad Video Converter, Tipard MP4 Video Converter, Tipard MKV Video Converter and many other video converting applications for Windows users get a comprehensive update. For more information and to get the free trial versions, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/products-video-tools.html

System Requirement:

OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above
RAM: 512MB RAM or more

About Tipard Studio

As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users best software as its responsibility and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com

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Harbour Software

CONTACT: PRESS CONTACT: Eric Smith of Tipard Studio at Tel: +86-13260286758 or pr@tipard.com; http://www.tipard.com

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

New Norton Anti-Theft to Protect Lost or Stolen Laptops, Smartphones & Tablets

Cloud-based service enables consumers to better protect their property and personal information

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton by Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) today released Norton Anti-Theft, a new Web-service that allows consumers to remotely lock, locate and recover a lost or stolen Windows based laptop, or Android smartphone or tablet. This new offering supports the Norton Everywhere initiative, which extends Norton's security expertise and technologies to protect consumers everywhere they go, regardless of device or platform.

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A recent survey commissioned by Norton revealed 78 percent of consumers were concerned about losing information on their personal devices, with bank account information being the most concerning among respondents (45 percent)(1). Once a device is lost or stolen, 72 percent of respondents indicated they would make an effort to retrieve their device and almost half of those would prefer to locate their device with a service that gives them control to locate and lock the device themselves.

"Laptops, smartphones and tablets have become more personal than ever because consumers can take them wherever they go," said Dave Cole, vice president of mobile products at Norton. "However, the convenience of mobility also brings the risk of theft or accidental loss, so safeguards need to be in place. Norton Anti-Theft allows consumers to take defensive measures in preparing for the worst case scenario and proactive measures when an unfortunate incident occurs."

(1) Strategy One survey conducted September 2011 among a U.S. sample of 1,000 adults age 18 years or older.

Features

Norton Anti-Theft protects the invaluable information contained on a device if lost or stolen and allows consumers to use the Norton Anti-Theft website from any browser to find out where it is and who has it to remotely lock the device. The key features include:

    --  Locate: Tracks and maps the location of your device when anyone uses it
        to go online.
    --  Remote Lock: Securely locks your device to prevent others from using it
        or seeing your information.
    --  Lost Notification: Displays a customizable message to anyone who finds
        your missing device so you can make arrangements to get it back.
    --  Web Control: Works securely over the Internet, so you can easily track,
        locate, and lock your devices anytime, anywhere.
    --  Sneak Peek: Snaps photos of anyone or anything in front of your device
        then saves the images to the Norton Anti-Theft website to help you get
        back your device. (Webcam devices only)
    --  Free support: Get help and answers by phone, email, live chat, or online
        whenever you need it.

Pricing, Availability and Compatibility

Norton Anti-Theft is a Web-based service, making it easy to simply sign up and create an account at http://antitheft.norton.com. The MSRP for Norton Anti-Theft is $39.99 for 3 devices, $59.99 for 5 devices and $89.99 for 10 devices, which provides one year of protection and supports all web-based browsers.

About Norton from Symantec

Symantec's Norton products protect consumers from cybercrime with technologies like antivirus, anti-spyware and phishing protection -- while also being light on system resources.  The company also provides services such as online backup, PC tuneup, and family online safety.  Like Norton on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/norton.

About Symantec

Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at http://www.symantec.com.

Note to Editors: If you would like additional information on Symantec Corporation and its products, please visit the Symantec News Room at http://www.symantec.com/news. All prices noted are in U.S. dollars and are valid only in the United States.

Symantec and the Symantec Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward-looking Statements: Any forward-looking indication of plans for products is preliminary and all future release dates are tentative and are subject to change. Any future release of the product or planned modifications to product capability, functionality or feature are subject to ongoing evaluation by Symantec, and may or may not be implemented and should not be considered firm commitments by Symantec and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions.

CONTACT:

    Sondra Magness              Louis Cheng
    Norton by Symantec          Edelman Public Relations
    +1 (424) 750-7576                     +1 (650) 762-2814
    sondra_magness@symantec.com louis.cheng@edelman.com

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ProfitStars Introduces Gladiator Enterprise Security Monitoring Module for NetTeller Online Banking Clients

- Online fraud solution helps banks comply with supplemental FFIEC authentication guidance and better protect their customers from cash management fraud -

MONETT, Mo., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY), a leading provider of computer systems and electronic payment solutions primarily for financial services organizations, announced today the availability of the Gladiator NetTeller Enterprise Security Monitoring(TM) (ESM) online fraud solution, which is available through the company's ProfitStars® division. NetTeller ESM, designed for banks automated by Jack Henry Banking's SilverLake System® and CIF 20/20® core systems and using its NetTeller Online Banking(TM) platform, provides an additional layer of security protection for banks to proactively defend their retail and commercial customers from online fraud.

This new fraud solution tracks various cash management and online banking activities to help combat ACH/wire fraud and comply with recently enhanced regulatory expectations for Internet banking security, published in the June 2011 FFIEC Authentication Guidance Supplement.

Matt Riley, CIO of Gladiator Technology, said, "In today's Internet-driven society, ACH and wire fraud have become major threats to financial institutions and can result in serious financial and reputational consequences. In response, financial institutions must ensure proactive measures are in place to detect online fraud committed against their clients by insidious fraudsters."

In line with the FFIEC's June issuance, the Gladiator NetTeller ESM solution helps banks mitigate the risk of ACH/wire fraud while assisting with conformity with the recent regulatory directive that recommends implementation of a "layered security" approach; more specifically, one that detects and responds to suspicious online banking activity. NetTeller ESM's enhanced fraud analytics enable financial institutions to more proactively manage threats 24x7x365 by defining pre-emptive measures to track key events and flag items requiring immediate attention. The solution evaluates online activities using behavioral analytics to determine if exhibited online account behavior is expected and legitimate when compared to historic data and patterns, and also uses ACH batch analysis to monitor suspicious transaction activity that could indicate fraud.

NetTeller ESM offers online fraud protection for both retail and commercial accounts. Key features include 24x7x365 fraud monitoring by Gladiator's expert security analysts, monitoring of ACH and wire activity, anomaly detection related to successful authentication to the Internet banking system, real-time alert notifications of security events, and easy-to-read-and-understand reports with a regulatory focus.

David Foss, president of ProfitStars, added, "Our knowledge of the NetTeller system and attack vectors, coupled with our deep understanding of FFIEC regulations and the experience of our dedicated Gladiator Security Research department, make us highly and uniquely qualified to assist financial institutions in strengthening their security posture regarding online fraud."   

About ProfitStars

As a diverse, global division of Jack Henry & Associates, ProfitStars combines JHA's solid technology background with the latest breakthroughs in four performance-boosting solution groups - Financial Performance, Imaging and Payments Processing, Information Security and Risk Management, and Retail Delivery. Explore the power of ProfitStars-enhanced performance at http://www.profitstars.com. 

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (NASDAQ: JKHY) is a leading provider of computer systems and electronic payment solutions primarily for financial services organizations. Its technology solutions serve more than 11,300 customers nationwide, and are marketed and supported through four primary brands. Jack Henry Banking(TM) supports banks ranging from de novo to mid-tier institutions with information processing solutions. Symitar(TM) is the leading provider of information processing solutions for credit unions of all sizes. ProfitStars provides highly specialized products and services that enable financial institutions of every asset size and charter, and diverse corporate entities to mitigate and control risks, optimize revenue and growth opportunities, and contain costs. iPay Technologies(TM) operates as a leading electronic bill pay provider supporting banks and credit unions with turnkey, highly configurable retail and small business electronic payment platforms. Additional information is available at http://www.jackhenry.com.

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking information.  Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking information.  Additional information on these and other factors, which could affect the Company's financial results, are included in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings on Form 10-K, and potential investors should review these statements.  Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in the Company's SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information.

SOURCE  Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

CONTACT: Analysts, Kevin D. Williams, Chief Financial Officer of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., +1-417-235-6652, or Press, Jacqueline Scheider, ProfitStars Marketing Manager, +1-770-752-6410

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

True Fit(TM) Launches Breakthrough Fit Personalization Technology

With Macy's as Launch Retail Partner, True Fit Technology Matches Shoppers to Product that Truly Fits Each Customer's Unique Body and Style Preferences

BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- True Fit(TM) (http://www.truefit.com), the global leader in fit personalization software, today announced the launch of groundbreaking new technology that helps each customer know how well clothes and shoes they view onscreen (online, mobile, tablet and in-store kiosks) will fit them in real life, and recommends which size is best.

As the inaugural retail partner, Macy's will be the first to leverage this technology for its online customers.  True Fit's technology will initially be available for women shopping Macy's denim collection within its Women's Denim Finder (http://www.macys.com/denimfinder).

Customers create their True Fit profile once, in 3 quick steps:  First, they identify what fits them from their own closet; second, they identify conceptual body descriptions; and third, they complete their profile with some basic info - no measurements necessary. True Fit's sophisticated machine learning software deploys a variety of patented and proprietary algorithms to analyze massive amounts of data from the user's profile, shopping behavior, catalog of products, and a variety of other robust data inputs to deliver highly personalized fit and size recommendations in real time.  The result is a highly personalized shopping experience that tailors a catalog to each person's individual fit, enabling men and women to shop a retailer's site True to You(TM) for all categories of clothing and shoes.

True Fit provides the user with a few key guides for each style they view.  True Fit Scores(TM) (T-Scores(TM)) are displayed next to each product, indicating how well each item fits (5 point scale where 5T's is a perfect fit).  True Fit Size(TM) is also displayed, representing the recommended size for a customer in a specific product.  True Fit Details(TM) show how snug or loose that particular item will fit that person's body.  Over time, users receive constantly improving recommendations as True Fit's machine learning engine learns more about what truly fits each customer as their body and preferences evolve.

True Fit helps multi-channel retailers optimize in many ways.  In addition to dramatically improving sales conversion and return rates for existing online shoppers, True Fit helps capture new online growth by bolstering the confidence of customers who might otherwise shy away from purchasing online due to unsure fit.  Since True Fit will be available across mobile and iPad platforms as well, True Fit also facilitates in-store shopping, by providing the store shopper a quick reference for how a product will fit - whether they have time to try it on or not.

"We're thrilled to partner with Macy's - a venerable retailer and innovation leader, who is on the cutting edge defining the very best experience for the multi-channel shopper.  We're excited to deliver this highly personalized service to their esteemed customers, and make it easier for them to find the right clothes and shoes at Macy's," said William R. Adler, True Fit's Chief Executive Officer.

"Macy's is a recognized industry leader, committed to implementing the newest technological advancements that will resonate with our customers," said Kent Anderson, macys.com president. "By partnering with True Fit, we are able to provide a unique online shopping experience that brings a new level of personalization and service to customers that shop macys.com."

Macy's recently ranked #1 on Luxury Lab's Digital IQ Index (New York University think tank), which uses a 350-point data system to rank specialty retailers according to their online competence.

How True Fit Works

1. Shoppers create a True Fit Profile(TM) at macys.com, which is fun and fast. If they already have a True Fit profile, they are all set - you only need to create a profile once.

2. Creating a True Fit profile involves three very quick steps.

    --  Step one:  Closet. User identifies brands, styles, sizes that fit them
        best from their closet.
    --  Step two:  Body. User selects a few conceptual body descriptions for key
        fit zones.
    --  Step three:  Complete.  User completes their profile with a few basics.

3. Users then shop as they normally would while the True Fit Recommendation Engine(TM) virtually "tries on" every item for them using a variety of proprietary algorithms.

4. The user then instantly sees True Fit recommendations for each product they view:

    --  True Fit T-Scores(TM) - a five-point scale that indicates how well the
        item will fit
    --  True Fit Size(TM) - the best size recommended and pre-selected for that
        user
    --  True Fit Details(TM) - fit details across key body areas such as waist,
        hips, seat and inseam

About True Fit

True Fit is the global leader in fit personalization software. Perfected over four years by an expert team of apparel and software veterans working directly with leading brands and hundreds of thousands of registered users in True Fit's test kitchen, True Fit's patented software service (SaaS) deftly matches shoppers to clothing and shoes that truly fit their unique body and style preferences. True Fit enables a rich and simple experience for shopping clothing and shoes onscreen (online, mobile, tablet and in-store kiosks) and over time users receive constantly improving recommendations as True Fit's machine learning engine learns more about what truly fits each user.

About Macy's

Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks(R) and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R), as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.

Media Contact:    The Morris + King Company for True FitJennifer Moses | Katie Smith-Adair212-561-7473 | 212-561-7475jennifer.moses@morris-king.com | katie.smith-adair@morris-king.com

SOURCE  True Fit

True Fit

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

Equifax Teams With Industry Experts on Finance Blog

Credit reporting powerhouse provides consumers access to personal finance insights from top consumer finance experts

ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax recently revealed its redesigned Equifax Finance Blog (blog.equifax.com), the company's online resource aimed at providing consumers with expert credit and personal finance insights from a brand they can trust.

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The Equifax Finance Blog marks the company's latest effort to create deeper engagement with consumers and transform its website, http://www.equifax.com, into a trusted consumer resource and destination for topical personal finance information.  The blog site enhancements offer visitors a more interactive experience and include improved social sharing capability, direct access to Equifax's website, exclusive Equifax product offers, and improved search capability and commenting functionality.  Equifax also boasts an Equifax Mobile app for iPhone and Android devices, a Facebook Fan Page; consumers can even follow the blog on Twitter, @EFXFinanceBlog.

Launched just over one year ago, the Equifax Finance Blog, features weekly insights and practical information from top consumer finance experts and guest bloggers, including award-winning real estate journalist, writer and author, Ilyce Glink, who serves as managing editor.  Equifax subject matter experts also cover select credit-related topics.

"We are incredibly pleased with the new look of the Equifax Finance Blog and excited about the new user experience it offers," says Trey Loughran, President, Equifax Personal Information Solutions. "It is our hope that consumers will find the sensible, straightforward information and insights from the blog to be useful in empowering them to be their financial best."

Every day on the blog, consumers will find new posts and helpful answers on topics like:

    --  Myths About Your Credit History
    --  Tax Talk Before Marriage
    --  To Convert to Roth IRA or Not:  That is the Question
    --  7 Ways to Save on Auto Insurance

"Credit touches almost every part of our everyday lives," explains blog editor, Ilyce Glink. "The consumer finance experts who write for the Equifax Finance Blog combine real-world experience and expertise to create actionable, easy-to-digest content about the five pillars of personal finance--credit, tax, insurance, retirement, and real estate--that breaks through the misinformation in the market to help consumers make smarter decisions about their credit and money."

Get smart information on everything from credit to retirement, all in one place at the Equifax Finance Blog, blog.equifax.com. Find out more about Equifax's suite of credit, identity and debt-related products designed to maximize your financial well-being at http://www.equifax.com.

About Equifax

Equifax is a global leader in consumer and commercial information solutions, providing businesses of all sizes and consumers with information they can trust. We organize and assimilate data on more than 500 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide, and use advanced analytics and proprietary technology to create and deliver customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Equifax operates in four continents and 15 countries, is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index.  Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX. For more information, please visit http://www.equifax.com.

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CONTACT: Demitra Wilson, Equifax, +1-678-795-7885, demitra.wilson@equifax.com

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

Vayama Announces One-Stop International Travel Shop With the Addition of 120,000 Hotels in 8,000 Different Cities Powered By EasyToBook.com

Travelers Can Now Book International Airfare, Hotel and Activities at Destinations Worldwide on Vayama.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vayama.com, the online travel agency that specializes in discounted international travel, announce today that they have added over 120,000 international hotels in 8,000 different cities to their online booking engine through a partnership with EasyToBook.com. This partnership creates a one-stop travel shop for customers as they can now book international airfare, hotel  and activities directly from Vayama.com. 

EasyToBook.com is a rapidly growing international hotel booking website that offers detailed descriptions and reservation capabilities for over 120,000 hotels worldwide with weekly travel deals and no booking fee. The company provides the best deals for every traveler's taste including budget, mid-range and five star luxury hotels.

"Our customers are accustomed to finding the best prices in international airfare so EasyToBook.com's worldwide hotel offering fit seamlessly with our promise of affordable wanderlust," said Tom Kent, VP of marketing at Vayama. "This partnership places Vayama in a unique position within the industry as we now offer our customers a one-stop international travel shop that includes the best in international airfare, accommodations and activities worldwide, along with expert advice and insights to both popular and off the beaten path travel destinations around the globe."

The EasyToBook.com inventory can now be found on the Hotels tab on the Vayama.com homepage.

About Vayama:

Vayama is an online travel agency uniquely focused on international travel. The company offers travelers a vast selection of flights through its online booking engine that taps into inventory not available on other online travel websites. Launched in 2007, Vayama has continued to expand its online international travel services to include features such as 24/7 customer service, premium economy and discounted hotel rates, activities and car rentals.

For regular Vayama updates, follow us at http://www.twitter.com/Vayama become a fan on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/VayamaTravel or visit http://www.Vayama.com.

About Travix International B.V.

Vayama is part of Travix International B.V., a global travel company that manages an extensive portfolio of international travel websites operating under the brands: Vayama (USA, UK & Canada), CheapTickets (Europe & Asia), Vliegwinkel.nl (Netherlands), BudgetAir (The Netherlands, United Kingdom & France) , Flugladen (Germany) and EasyToBook.com (Worldwide).

Travix operates in 16 countries; employs 430 staff and has combined sales in excess of USD $1,1Billion.

Media Contacts:
Katie Camacho
FortyThree, Inc.
831-332-9744
vayama@43pr.com

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Vayama.com

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Diebold Voting System Relied on 180,000 DigitalPersona Fingerprint Readers in Brazil's Historic National Election

Image Quality, High-Volume Manufacturing and Rapid-Response Technical Services Enabled Smooth Rollout for Leading Civil ID Systems Provider

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DigitalPersona, Inc., a global provider of authentication and endpoint protection solutions, today announced the company's U.are.U® fingerprint biometrics were incorporated by Diebold into the electronic voting system used in the successful 2010 Brazilian national elections. The combined Diebold-DigitalPersona solution enabled the identity of voters to be verified in the balloting that resulted in the historic selection of President Dilma Rousseff. To ensure that Diebold met the stringent deadlines and quality standards set by the Brazilian government, DigitalPersona® delivered more than 180,000 U.are.U 4500 fingerprint modules over the course of just 3 months. In addition, DigitalPersona worked closely with Diebold to enable its electronic voter registration and balloting systems to take full advantage of the imaging capabilities of the U.are.U fingerprint readers.

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"DigitalPersona was the company that had the product quality and manufacturing capabilities to deliver the massive number of readers we needed in such a short time," said Marco Lallo, Project Manager at Diebold. "The U.are.U fingerprint modules were a contributor to our success in the Brazilian national voting system."

Diebold is the global leader in high-quality, affordable voting systems. The company won an extremely competitive bid from the Brazilian Tribunal Superior Electoral (TSE) to create the voter registration and balloting systems for the 2010 elections.  Diebold was selected for its expertise in creating secure, highly-reliable voting systems. DigitalPersona's high-performance U.are.U 4500, which has been used in multiple national elections around the world, fit into the design of Diebold's voting system and provided an intuitive, easy-to-use experience for voters. Diebold chose DigitalPersona for its:

    --  High-volume manufacturing - DigitalPersona was able to deliver more than
        180,000 readers over a tightly-compressed schedule of just 3 months.
    --  Flexibility and Responsiveness - DigitalPersona provided rapid-response
        technical support that helped Diebold get from the design of the
        biometrics component to high-volume manufacturing in a matter of weeks.
    --  Deep Expertise in Biometrics Hardware and Software - DigitalPersona
        assisted Diebold in responding to the TSE bid, providing insight into
        various issues such as fingerprint sensor integration, nuances of
        template formats and accuracy, and on-the-fly changes to evolving
        requirements and technical issues.
    --  Industry-Leading Technology - Quick integration of the U.are.U 4500 was
        facilitated by its high-quality 500 dpi images, support for
        international standard images formats and compact size. In addition, the
        fingerprint reader's ergonomic "cool blue" illumination enhanced the
        professional appearance of the voting stations.

"Integrators for Civil ID projects, such as the Brazilian national election, require a partner that can move fast, respond to changing requirements and provide superior products," said Michael Printz, vice president of worldwide sales at DigitalPersona.  "What makes DigitalPersona unique is our ability to apply our extensive expertise in meeting the cost, time-to-market and quality demands of the commercial sector to helping leading partners such as Diebold deliver world-class Civil ID systems."

About DigitalPersona

DigitalPersona, Inc. is a global provider of strong authentication and endpoint protection solutions that close the gap between people and security for enterprises, government agencies and commercial embedded-solution developers. The company's fingerprint biometrics technology helps organizations prevent fraud and increase accountability; it is incorporated into multiple national voting systems, almost all brands of biometrically-enabled point-of-sale (POS) stations, as well as many commercial applications in the retail, healthcare, and financial industries. DigitalPersona's data and access protection software is shipped by computer manufacturers on millions of notebooks and desktop computers per year; its cloud- and Active Directory-managed solutions for full disk encryption, multi-factor/strong authentication and single sign-on (SSO) password management simplify compliance and cut IT costs. For more information contact DigitalPersona, Inc. at: +1 650.474.4000, or visit http://www.digitalpersona.com.

© 2011 DigitalPersona, Inc. All rights reserved. DigitalPersona® and U.are.U® are trademarks of DigitalPersona, Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Derek James, McGrath/Power Public Relations, +1-408-727-0351, derekj@mcgrathpower.com

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

Ford and Zipcar Empower University Students, Provide $300,000 in Grants to Support Student Organizations

DEARBORN, Mich. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  Ford and Zipcar's "Students with Drive" grant program will provide
        students with free Zipcar memberships, driving credits and grants to
        support community service activities on campus and in communities

    --  Students can participate in the program by submitting grant ideas
        through Facebook on http://www.facebook.com/ZipcarU

    --  Two-year alliance between Ford and Zipcar establishes Ford as the
        largest vehicle provider in Zipcar's University program and introduces a
        new generation of drivers to fuel-efficient Ford vehicles

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world's leading car-sharing network, today announced the launch of "Students with Drive," a grant program that provides students with free Zipcar memberships and driving credits to support their community service activities and student organizations.

Through the Students with Drive grant program, Ford will provide $300,000 in grants to be awarded to student organizations and universities. The program will run from October through April and will culminate with one student organization being awarded a grand prize of $5,000 in Zipcar credits, $10,000 for the student organization to put toward its cause and $10,000 to be awarded to the winning school.

"Today's students are very active with local organizations in and around their communities," said John Felice, general manager, Ford and Lincoln Marketing. "Ford's alliance with Zipcar will not only provide students with access to Ford's newest fuel-efficient vehicles, but now, through the Students with Drive program, we will help them give back, using these vehicles to help make a difference on their campus and in their communities."

The new generation of Ford vehicles, especially the 2012 Ford Focus, is a good match for Zipcar's environmentally minded student members who demand high fuel efficiency and value performance and style balanced with reliability and practicality. The stylish new Focus delivers up to 40 mpg on the highway plus leading new technologies, such as Ford SYNC® - all important attributes to today's smart, environmentally minded college students.

"Zipcar is a mission-based company, and we have always believed that we're part of something bigger than ourselves," said Scott Griffith, chairman and CEO of Zipcar. "The Students with Drive campaign recognizes and supports the next generation of young adults who are actively working to make their campuses and communities a better place, and offers a great opportunity for groups to promote their missions through social media and benefit from the flexibility and sustainability of car sharing. We're pleased to be able to help these students make a difference in their world."

Students with Drive

To participate in the program, students are encouraged to visit the "Students with Drive" tab on Zipcar's University Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ZipcarU starting today.

Here they can submit grant ideas that will be crowd-sourced online and voted for by Zipcar University Facebook fans. To enter, students upload photos, videos and brief explanations to demonstrate how they plan to use Zipcar to accomplish their organizations' goals.

From October through April, Ford will award five student organizations across the country with $5,500 in Zipcar credits to put toward memberships and driving. Each month, 10 runner-up organizations also will be awarded with $1,000 each in Zipcar credits. Monthly winners will be featured in the Zipcar University monthly newsletter and on the "Students with Drive" Facebook tab as they share updates on their use of Zipcar funds throughout the year.

To enter, organizations must be affiliated with an eligible Zipcar/Ford college or university (http://www.zipcar.com/universities) and fall under one of the following five categories:

    --  Academic - clubs affiliated with an academic department (e.g. newspaper,
        debate team)
    --  Arts - music, dance, theater
    --  Athletics - sports clubs
    --  Community Service - volunteer activities
    --  Student Life - Greek organizations, annual events

Each month, Zipcar will select the most compelling three finalists per category, and Zipsters, fellow students and the general public will vote through the "Students with Drive" Facebook tab to determine that month's category winner.

Each monthly category winner will be entered into the "Winner's Circle," making them eligible to receive the grand prize of $5,000 in Zipcar credits, $10,000 for the student organization to put toward its cause and $10,000 to the winning school. Four grand prize runner-up organizations will each receive $1,125 in Zipcar credits, $1,000 for the student organization and $1,000 for their school. The grand prizes will be awarded next spring.

Ford Motor Company and Zipcar collaboration

Ford Motor Company and Zipcar this summer announced a strategic alliance, establishing Ford as Zipcar's largest University vehicle supplier, reaching students at more than 250 U.S. campuses. The first-of-its-kind, two-year tie-up introduces a new generation of drivers to Ford vehicles with the highly fuel-efficient Focus and Escape now part of Zipcar's existing fleet of environmentally friendly, reliable and fun vehicles. Zipcar will add up to 650 Fords to its lineup during this academic year and up to 1,000 Ford vehicles during the life of the agreement.

Through the Ford deal, Zipcar is able to offer $10 off the $35 annual membership fee for the first 100,000 new University members who sign up, plus $1 off the Zipcar hourly rate for the first 1 million hours of use on any of the new Ford vehicles at selected colleges and universities.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.

About Zipcar

Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing service with more than 605,000 members and over 9,000 vehicles in urban areas and college campuses throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Zipcar offers more than 30 makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car. More information is available at http://www.zipcar.com.

Zipcar and the Zipcar logo are trademarks of Zipcar, Inc.

SOURCE  Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

CONTACT: Angie Kozleski, Ford Motor Company, +1-313-323-1994, akozlesk@ford.com, or  Greg Winter, Zipcar, +1-617-336-4323, gwinter@zipcar.com

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

Cellphone-Mate®, Inc. Announces First FCC Approved, 4G LTE Single-Band Amplifier for the AT&T Network, the CM700A

Follows LTE and 4G Amplifiers for Verizon and T-Mobile Networks introduced in July and March 2011, making Cellphone-Mate the most complete 4G cellular amplification provider

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellphone-Mate (http://www.Cellphone-Mate.com) a leading provider of cell phone amplifiers and accessories, today announced that it is introducing the first FCC approved, 4G LTE amplifier for the AT&T network. This announcement coincides with AT&T's launching of 4G LTE service in Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Atlanta and Chicago, and their plans to reach at least 70 million Americans with 4G LTE coverage in 15 major metropolitan areas by the end of 2011. Full-scale shipment of the Cellphone-Mate amplifier for AT&T 4G LTE will begin late October, 2011 and pre-orders can be made mid-October.

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With the introduction SureCall® CM700A 70dB amplifier for AT&T's 4G LTE network, it represents Cellphone-Mate's third first-to-market cellphone amplification product for 4G technology to ship in North America. In early July, Cellphone-Mate introduced its bidirectional SureCall CM700V 70dB amplifier dedicated to the nation's leading carrier, Verizon, and in March 2011, the company introduced its 4G SureCall CM2100 AWS amplifier for the T-Mobile network and WIND Mobile in Canada.

"4G technology is the future and the introduction of this AT&T cell amplifier, or booster, sets us ahead of the pack in our industry," states Cellphone-Mate CEO, Hongtao Zhan. "While we may not be the biggest player in the amplifier market, we've proven so far that we are the most nimble and quickest to react to the 4G revolution. In fact, we've proven it with our last three product introductions. And we're striving to keep that momentum for the future."

This new, in-building amplifier complements the two external and two internal full-band antennas the company is currently shipping for the LTE network. Each of these full-band antennas work with all carriers in North America, for all cellular frequencies, and with all generations of technology including 2G, 3G and 4G.

With cellular amplifiers built specifically for 4G technology, Cellphone-Mate is the only company that currently supplies aftermarket amplifiers, antennas, splitters and couplers for all North American LTE and AWS technologies and frequencies. While Cellphone-Mate's new amplifiers work with LTE and AWS, its product lines of antennas, splitters, and couplers, also work with all cellular bands in North America, including Cellular, PCS, and the Wi-Max band.

Like all its products, the CM700A 70dB, 4G LTE amplifier will be covered by Cellphone-Mate's industry exclusive two-year manufacturer's warranty. All Cellphone-Mate products are available from its network of authorized resellers and distributors.

About Cellphone-Mate Incorporated

Cellphone-Mate Inc. - the innovation leader in cellular amplifier technology - specializes in design and manufacturing of cell phone signal amplifiers and accessories. These amplifier systems provide coverage where there is none, and dramatically improve cell phone communications for businesses, homes and mobile settings in general. The SureCall flagship product line of FCC-approved amplifiers boosts the range and reception of almost any cellular call and/or data. Founded in 2001 and based in the Silicon Valley, Cellphone-Mate is an industry leader with multiple patents pending on their superior signal amplifier technology. The company continues to develop innovative new products that address the changing needs of all types of cellular and mobile broadband users. For more information, visit http://www.cellphone-mate.com.

SOURCE  Cellphone-Mate

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Cellphone-Mate

CONTACT: John Crook, 1-888-365-6283, John@Cellphone-Mate.com

Web Site: http://www.cellphone-mate.com

Allot and AdaptiveMobile Partner to Enable Carriers to Deliver Personalized Cloud Security

Joint Solution Selected by Tier-1 Operator in EMEA

BOSTON, Massachusetts and DUBLIN, October 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Allot Communications Ltd. [http://www.allot.com ] (NASDAQ: ALLT
[http://www.irconnect.com/allt/pages/stock-quote.html ]), a leading supplier
of service optimization and revenue generation solutions for fixed and
mobile broadband service providers worldwide and AdaptiveMobile
[http://www.adaptivemobile.com ], the world leader in mobile security,
announced today a joint solution that is designed to enable operators to
deliver Parental Control and Malware protection as a value-added subscriber
service. The solution, based on Allot Service Gateway
[http://www.allot.com/Service_Gateway_Sigma.html ] and AdaptiveMobile
[http://www.adaptivemobile.com ]'s Network Protection Platform
[http://www.adaptivemobile.com/product-portfolio/network-protection ] has
already been selected by a Tier-1 operator in EMEA.

    Intelligent policy-based steering ensures that security services are
provided only to opted-in users, optimizing the operator's profitability and
protection capabilities. The solution is designed to allow the operator to
package and productize different tiers of malware protection, anti-virus and
parental control, creating a market differentiator and a new revenue engine.

    "Operators who not only recognize the security challenge, but also seize
the opportunity to provide subscribers with much needed personalized
parental controls will have the early movers' advantage," said Andrei
Elefant, Allot's VP of Marketing and Product Management. "Allot's network
optimization capabilities, coupled with its leadership in Analytics and
Policy Control, complement our policy-based steering and ideally position us
as enablers of profitable, value-added broadband services."

    "With Internet security becoming ever more complex and children
predominantly accessing the Internet from non-PC devices consumers are
struggling to protect themselves and their families," said Gareth
Maclachlan, AdaptiveMobile's COO. "Parents are asking operators to deliver
the most complete levels of protection within the network but with the
flexibility to decide what is appropriate for their children. Our joint
solution means that operators can now offer a differentiated service and
monetize it."

    For more information, please visit http://www.allot.com and
http://www.AdaptiveMobile.com.

    About Allot Communications

    Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) is a leading provider of
intelligent IP service optimization solutions for fixed and mobile broadband
operators and large enterprises. Allot's rich portfolio of solutions
leverages Dynamic Actionable Recognition Technology (DART
[http://www.allot.com/Dynamic_Actionable_Recognition_Technology.html ]) to
transform broadband pipes into smart networks that can rapidly and
efficiently deploy value added Internet services. Allot's scalable,
carrier-grade solutions provide the visibility, topology awareness,
security, application control and subscriber management that are vital to
managing Internet service delivery, enhancing user experience, containing
operating costs, and maximizing revenue in broadband networks.

    About AdaptiveMobile

    AdaptiveMobile is the world leader in mobile security, enabling trusted
networks for the world's largest operator groups and protecting one in six
subscribers globally. AdaptiveMobile provides Operators with the most
comprehensive network-based security solutions enabling them to protect
their consumer and enterprise customers against the growing threat of mobile
abuse.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Information provided in this press release may contain statements
relating to current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about
future events that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements generally relate to the company's plans, objectives and
expectations for future operations, including the expectation that the
result is an integrated solution of Allot and AdaptiveMobile will fully meet
the demands of joint service provider customers who are looking to empower
subscribers with greater control of their services. These forward-looking
statements are based upon management's current estimates and projections of
future results or trends. Actual future results may differ materially from
those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These
factors include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic and
business conditions and, specifically, a decline in demand for Allot's
products; Allot's inability to develop and introduce new technologies,
products and applications; loss of market; and other factors discussed under
the heading "Risk Factors" in Allot's annual report on Form 20-F filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are
made only as of the date hereof, and Allot undertakes no obligation to
update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.

    All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein
belong to their respective companies.

   
    Allot Communications Contacts

    Jonathon Gordon
    Allot Communications
    Tel: +972-9-7619423
    jgordon@allot.com

    Justine Schneider
    Calysto Communications
    Tel: +1-404-266-2060 x507
    jschneider@calysto.com

    AdaptiveMobile Contacts

    Emma Bridgeman / Ella Thompson
    Rocket Communications
    Tel: +44-8453-707-024
    Adaptive@rocketcomms.net

Source: Allot Communications Ltd.

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Microsemi Announces Availability of Space-saving SmartFusion® cSoC Devices

New Chip Scale Package Caters to Growing Miniaturization Needs of Embedded Systems

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its award-winning SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) family is now available in a "CS288" 288-ball chip scale package (CSP) package. The new small footprint package is designed for a wide range of industrial, military, communications, medical and computational applications such as security cameras, advanced weapon systems, wearable power supplies, optical transponders, flow monitors, oral x-ray sensors, remote heart monitors and single board computers.

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"In today's marketplace, the need for small, thin and lightweight packaging has expanded into industrial and communications applications," said Rich Kapusta, vice president of marketing, SoC Products Group at Microsemi. "The new CS288 package offers exactly that along with a high number of user I/Os, making it ideal for small form-factor embedded systems across a number of industries. We look forward to continuing the expansion of our product offerings to ensure we provide our customers with the innovative embedded solutions they need."

Key features include:

    --  Small 11x11 mm square and only 1.05 mm in height
    --  Available in leaded & lead-free (RoHS compliant) packages
    --  Available in commercial and industrial temperature grades
    --  Available across all densities enabling future proofing of designs
    --  135 user IOs including FPGA, microcontroller GPIO and analog I/Os
    --  10/100 Ethernet, external memory controller, with I2C, SPI and UART
        interfaces
    --  A complete 100 MHz ARM® Cortex-M3(TM) 32-bit microcontroller sub-system
        with up to 500K gates of FPGA and feature rich programmable analog

Microsemi's SmartFusion cSoCs are the only devices that integrate an FPGA, a complete microcontroller built around a hard ARM Cortex-M3 processor and programmable analog, enabling full customization, IP protection and ease-of-use. Based on Microsemi's proprietary flash process, SmartFusion devices are ideal for hardware and embedded designers who need a highly integrated SoC that provides more flexibility than traditional fixed-function microcontrollers, and significantly reduces the cost of soft processor cores on traditional FPGAs.  For more information, visit http://www.microsemi.com/soc/.

About Microsemi

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor solutions for: aerospace, defense and security; enterprise and communications; and industrial and alternative energy markets. Products include high-performance, high-reliability analog and RF devices, mixed-signal and RF integrated circuits, customizable SoCs, FPGAs, and complete subsystems. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has more than 2,700 employees globally.Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo and other marks used herein are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates; except that third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to the availability of its SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) device in a CS288package, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

SOURCE  Microsemi Corporation

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Microsemi Corporation

CONTACT: Gwen Carlson, Director of Marcom/Product PR, +1-949-380-6100, ext. 1835, or Beth P. Quezada, PR Specialist, +1-949-380-6100, ext. 1802, press@microsemi.com

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

Bemz, Custom-Made Covers for IKEA Furniture, Launches New Website With Focus on Personal Design

Bemz also unveils new bedroom product line

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Bemz (http://www.bemz.com), the company that gained a reputation for custom-made covers for IKEA furniture, has launched a brand new website, with an even greater focus on inspiration and an improved shopping experience.  The new website also adds new textile products for the rest of the home; the bedroom. The new custom made textile products for the bedroom, as well as the new shopping experience at http://www.bemz.com allow Bemz to take the concept of personal design a step further into the home.

Bemz.com now boasts inspirational tours of living rooms , dining rooms and the latest addition, bedrooms.  With the help of an enhanced 3D preview feature, customers now have a better understanding of how their choice of fabric will look on their IKEA sofa, cushion chair, bed frame, headboard or bed. 

To further highlight the inspirational aspect, each room is presented in five key Lifestyles to guide customers through their design process, encouraging creativity and providing ideas. The new room pages will also include a special Trend Alert installment featuring recent trends in interior design.

With the new section called MyBemz, visitors and customers can keep a library of favorite things, like fabrics, colors, patterns and cover styles.  In addition, customers can easily access order information and order history through their MyBemz account.

"We're very happy to be able to introduce a website that better reflects our ambitions on individual design," said Lesley Pennington, founder and CEO of Bemz.  "The coming months we will increase the number of custom-made textile products in our range with the end goal of making it easier for our customers to bring their own personal touch into their entire home."

So, Go ahead, give the new and inspiring site a twirl! http://www.bemz.com

As always, all textiles are machine washable and made of natural fibres - factors that are extremely important to Bemz and their requirements in the use of textiles for slipcover production. And, Bemz offers a flat $20 shipping rate for all orders to the United States and Canada.

High resolution pictures from Bemz collections: http://picasaweb.google.com/bemzstockholm

About Bemz
Canadian expat Lesley Pennington founded Bemz in 2004. By the following year, designer covers for IKEA sofas and armchairs were being made for customers worldwide. Bemz fabrics are specially chosen for their high quality, natural materials and all Bemz textile products are machine washable. They can be purchased via http://www.bemz.com, where free fabric samples of favourites can also be ordered. In December 2009, Bemz opened an Inspiration Store at Odengatan 22, in Stockholm -a store and an inspiration workshop in one. In 2011, the range was extended to include bedroom products. At Bemz, whether shopping for the bedroom, dining room or living room, all products can be freely mixed and matched with the existing Bemz range of fabrics and custom textile products to create a completely individual look.

SOURCE  Bemz

Bemz

CONTACT: Arica Sobel of Sobel PR, +1-808-870-8070, arica@sobel-pr.com, for Bemz

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

Jointwave to Unveil Super Low-Latency AVC Codec at ET2011

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jointwave LLC, a U.S.-based video IP core provider, together with its representative in Japan, Spinnaker Systems Inc., will demo a super low-latency AVC (Advanced Video Coding) codec on field programmable gate array (FPGA) during the Embedded Technology 2011 FPGA Conference and Exhibition (ET2011).

AVC is the new generation video compression standard, which is also known as H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10. The new codec has been designed for diversified applications.

"We have received inquiries about sub-frame latency AVC codec on a cost-reasonable FPGA, but we couldn't find such a solution until Jointwave promised to deliver it," said Toru Katagiri, president of Spinnaker. "The release of this super low-latency codec pair will be very helpful to our customers, who want to embed H.264 AVC codec in their products and systems."

While traditional codecs have latency in multiple frames, the new AVC codec from Jointwave reduces it to a fraction of a frame. While a typical frame is 33 milliseconds (ms) on a 30 frames-per-second (fps) system, Jointwave plans to run the demo at less than 10 ms latency.

"This new codec will have applications over a wide range of industries," said Paul Qiu, CEO of Jointwave. "It will be used in surgical assistance systems, contribution and transmission systems in live broadcasting, remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), wireless displays and gaming."

ET2011 is a trade show featuring cutting-edge embedded technologies, held November 16-18, 2011 in Yokohama, Japan. System development companies may visit Spinnaker's booth (No. D-41) directly or book a time slot with either Jointwave or Spinnaker in advance to see the demo during the event.

About Jointwave: Jointwave LLC focuses on video technologies and codec IP designs for both FPGA and ASIC. The company's high-performance H.264 codec provides broadcast-level video quality while consuming extremely low power and hardware resources, which expands video applications to areas previously considered impossible or cost-prohibitive. Jointwave provides comprehensive consultations and technical services to help customers evaluate and implement a complete H.264 solution. For more information, visit http://www.jointwave-tech.com.

About Spinnaker: Founded in 1995, Spinnaker Systems Inc. has marketed many semiconductor intellectual properties (SIP) and EDA tools in Japan, and has vast experience in the sales, marketing and support of various IPs and EDAs. Spinnaker's strengths include VHDL/Verilog, FPGA and ASIC design, video and audio algorithms expertise, knowledge of communication protocols, DSP processing, processor and more. In addition, Spinnaker has developed trust with major semiconductor companies and electronics system manufacturers in Japan. More information on Spinnaker is available at http://www.spinnaker.co.jp.

SOURCE  Jointwave LLC

Jointwave LLC

CONTACT: Paul Qiu, +1-510-396-2605, paul@jointwave-tech.com

Web Site: http://www.spinnaker.co.jp

Level 3 Completes Acquisition of Global Crossing

- Combination meets customers' local, national and global communications needs

- Combination provides service  over 165,000 intercity, metro and subsea fiber route miles with presence in 45 countries

- Pro Forma 2010 revenues of $6.2 billion and 2010 Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion, $1.6 billion including expected synergies

- Announces plans to transfer listing of common stock to New York Stock Exchange, will implement reverse stock split

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc., (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Global Crossing Limited. The transaction was structured as a tax-free, stock-for-stock exchange. The company also announced that it will conduct its business on a worldwide basis using the Level 3 Communications name with a new brand identity that incorporates elements from both companies, representing their combined strengths. In addition, the company announced plans to transfer the listing of its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and expects to begin trading on the NYSE on Oct. 20, 2011, under its current ticker symbol "LVLT". The company will continue to trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market until the transfer is completed. In conjunction with listing on NYSE, the company will affect a 1-for-15 reverse stock split of the Level 3 common stock.

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Level 3 now will operate a services platform for medium to large enterprise, wholesale, content and government customers, anchored by extensive owned fiber networks on three continents in more than 45 countries as well as substantial undersea facilities.

"Our enterprise is now a global, state-of-the-art communications company that is substantially bigger and financially stronger, with an unrivaled IP/optical network and global reach, and an entrepreneurial culture singularly focused on the customer experience," said James Q. Crowe, chief executive officer of Level 3. "We believe the rapidly evolving communications market represents an extraordinary opportunity for us, and we are well positioned to capitalize on it."

Listing of Common Stock on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Reverse Stock Split

The company anticipates that the reverse stock split will be effective after the close of trading on Oct. 19, 2011 and that Level 3 common stock will begin trading on a split adjusted basis on the NYSE at the opening of trading on Oct. 20, 2011.  At Level 3's annual meeting of stockholders held on May 19, 2011, the stockholders approved a reverse stock split, at the discretion of the board.

"With the closing of our acquisition of Global Crossing, Level 3 is a very different company, delivering advanced IP-optical services over an expanded global footprint," said Crowe. "The NYSE is the world's largest stock exchange and market innovator, and we believe the NYSE is an ideal platform for the continued growth of our company."

"We congratulate Level 3 on closing its acquisition of Global Crossing and look forward to welcoming the company to the NYSE family," said Duncan L. Niederauer, CEO, NYSE Euronext. "With this transaction, Level 3 affirms its position as a leading communications provider, and with its listing on the NYSE, we are proud to add Level 3 to our unparalleled community of issuers and our ever-growing population of top technology companies. NYSE Euronext is committed to providing Level 3 and its shareholders with the highest levels of market quality, global brand visibility and issuer services."

"Level 3 is a key provider of infrastructure based on the high quality services they provide, their ability to scale, and their network reach," said Andy Bach, senior vice president and Global Head of Network Services, NYSE Euronext.  "Level 3 has played a valuable role by providing us with reliable connectivity throughout our SFTI network and to the Internet."

When the reverse stock split becomes effective, every 15 shares of issued and outstanding Level 3 common stock will be automatically combined into one issued and outstanding share of Level 3 common stock without any change in the par value per share. This will reduce the number of outstanding shares of Level 3 common stock (after giving effect to today's consummation of the Global Crossing transaction) from approximately 3.1 billion to approximately 207 million and the number of authorized shares of Level 3 common stock from approximately 4.4 billion to 293 million.   Proportional adjustments will be made to Level 3's outstanding convertible debt, warrant, equity awards and to its equity compensation plan to reflect the reverse stock split.

Prior to the Oct 20, 2011 NYSE listing date, Level 3 stockholders holding certificated shares will receive instructions from Wells Fargo Shareowner Services, the Company's transfer agent, regarding the exchange of outstanding pre-split stock certificates for book-entry shares of Level 3 common stock reflecting the reverse stock split.  No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Following the completion of the reverse stock split, Level 3's transfer agent will aggregate all fractional shares that otherwise would have been issued as a result of the reverse stock split and those shares will be sold by the transfer agent into the market. Stockholders who would otherwise hold a fractional share of Level 3 common stock will receive a cash payment from the proceeds of that sale in lieu of such fractional share.

Combination Creates Company with Significant Financial Resources

The combined business had pro forma 2010 revenues of $6.2 billion and pro forma 2010 Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion before synergies and $1.6 billion after expected synergies. Total synergies are expected to be approximately $300 million of run-rate EBITDA, of which the company expects to realize the substantial majority within 18 months. As a result of the completed transaction, Level 3 expects the combination to be accretive to Level 3 on a Free Cash Flow per share basis in 2013. The transaction improves Level 3's credit profile and reduces the company's financial leverage from approximately 6.8x net debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for 2010 to approximately 4.4x after realization of expected synergies.

As part of the closing of the transaction, Level 3 is redeeming and discharging approximately $1.35 billion of Global Crossing's outstanding consolidated debt. Approximately $430 million of Global Crossing (UK) Finance PLC Senior Secured notes due 2014 will be redeemed on Nov. 3, 2011 at the current redemption premiums outlined in its indenture dated Dec. 23, 2004. 

All of the aggregate principal amount of the $750 million of Global Crossing Limited's outstanding 12% senior notes due 2015 and all of the outstanding $150 million of 9% senior notes due 2019 will be redeemed in early November 2011. Of the outstanding principal of each of the Global Crossing Limited senior notes, 35 percent first will be redeemed on Nov. 3, 2011 as a result of a qualified "Equity Offering" (as defined under the indentures relating to each issue of the Global Crossing Limited senior notes) to its new corporate parent. The remaining 65 percent of the outstanding principal of each issue of the Global Crossing senior notes will be redeemed subsequently on Nov. 4, 2011 at "make-whole" prices calculated using the rate of the comparable U.S. Treasury security plus 50 basis points.

"The company has an improved balance sheet and credit profile immediately at closing, with further improvement as we achieve the expected synergy benefits," said Sunit Patel, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Level 3. "As a result of potential revenue growth and synergies, over the longer term, we expect to have significant Free Cash Flow available for investment in high-return opportunities, including U.S. and international network expansions. We continue to feel good about our business for the remainder of the year, and have improved confidence around our synergy targets."

Organizational Announcements

The company will operate through three geographically organized business units in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), Latin America and North America, and each business unit will have one leader accountable for sales, operations and marketing for that region. Corporate functions will be centralized in North America and will support the company globally. The corporate headquarters of the company will remain in Broomfield, Colo.

"I'm particularly pleased with the management team we've put in place to lead the company going forward," said Crowe. "We have brought a number of senior executives from Global Crossing onto the team in leadership roles. I think we have an exceptionally strong group of senior executives."

"I want to thank John Legere, CEO of Global Crossing for his leadership, support and advice during the integration planning period. On behalf of all of the employees of the new company he helped create, I wish him all the best in his new endeavors," said Crowe.

Further information regarding the combined company's executive leadership is available at http://www.level3.com/About-Us/Company-Information/Management-Team.aspx. 

Both Companies Represented on Board of Directors

The company's board of directors includes members of each company's boards, including Walter Scott, Jr. (Chairman), James Q. Crowe, Admiral Archie Clemins, Admiral James O. Ellis, Peter Seah Lim Huat, Richard R. Jaros, Lee Theng Kiat, Michael J. Mahoney, Charles C. Miller III, John T. Reed and Dr. Albert C. Yates.

Terms of Transaction

Under the terms and subject conditions of the acquisition agreement, Global Crossing shareholders are receiving 16 shares of Level 3 common stock for each share of Global Crossing common stock or preferred stock that is owned at closing. Level 3 will issue approximately 1.3 billion shares for this transaction, and on a pro forma basis and before the implementation of the reverse stock split will have approximately 3.1 billion shares outstanding as of July 29, 2011.

Integration Planning Progress

"The integration planning effort has been very productive, and we are ready to begin integrating our operations today," said Jeff Storey, president and chief operating officer of Level 3. "Business remains strong, and we continue to feel confident about the synergy targets we identified when we announced this transaction. Our number one objective is to maintain our focus on providing an industry-leading customer experience, while also achieving our expected synergies."

For more information on the benefits of the transaction, view the press release announcing the transaction at http://www.level3globalcrossingacquisition.com. 

For more information on Level 3's advanced network and service offerings, visit http://www.level3.com.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) is a premier international provider of IP-based communications services to enterprise, content, government and wholesale customers. Over its reliable, scalable and secure network, Level 3 delivers integrated IP solutions, including converged, data, voice, video and managed solutions to help enable customers' growth and efficiency. Level 3 operates a unique global services platform anchored by owned fiber networks on three continents in more than 45 countries, connected by extensive undersea facilities. For more information, visit http://www.level3.com.

© Level 3 Communications, LLC.  All Rights Reserved.  Level 3, Level 3 Communications and the Level 3 Communications Logo  are either registered service marks or service marks of Level 3 Communications, LLC and/or one of its Affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.  Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc.  Any other service names, product names, company names or logos included herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some of the statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to:  the company's ability to successfully integrate the Global Crossing acquisition, the current uncertainty in the global financial markets and the global economy; a discontinuation of the development and expansion of the Internet as a communications medium and marketplace for the distribution and consumption of data and video; and disruptions in the financial markets that could affect Level 3's ability to obtain additional financing.  Additional factors include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to:  increase and maintain the volume of traffic on its network; develop effective business support systems; manage system and network failures or disruptions; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; adapt to rapid technological changes that lead to further competition; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; successfully integrate future acquisitions; and meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

***This press release is a translation that was issued by the company in English. The English version represents the official statement of the company.

    Contact Information

    Media:                   Investors:
    Josh Howell              Valerie Finberg

    720-888-2750             720-888-2501
    Josh.Howell@Level3.com    Valerie.Finberg@Level3.com

Non-GAAP Metrics

Pursuant to Regulation G, the company is hereby providing a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial metrics to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

The following describes and reconciles those financial measures as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) with those financial measures as adjusted by the items detailed below and presented in the accompanying news release. These calculations are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as alternatives to GAAP. In keeping with its historical financial reporting practices, the company believes that the supplemental presentation of these calculations provides meaningful non-GAAP financial measures to help investors understand and compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis, independently of regularly reported non-cash charges and infrequent or unusual events.

Combined Total Revenue is defined as combined total revenue from the Consolidated Statements of Operations as filed in each company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and reflecting certain pro forma adjustments as described in the accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements included in the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on September 1, 2011.

Communications Revenue is defined as communications revenue from Level 3 Communications' Consolidated Statements of Operations as filed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) after pro forma adjustments from the Consolidated Statements of Operations before income taxes, total other income (expense), non-cash impairment charges, depreciation and amortization and non-cash stock compensation expense.  Unaudited pro forma adjustments, and the assumptions on which they are based, are described in the accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements included in the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on September 1, 2011.

Adjusted EBITDA plus Estimated Synergies is defined as Adjusted EBITDA plus the estimated synergies resulting from the combination.

Total Debt, including Capital Leases is defined as the current and long-term portions of debt and obligations under capital leases as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets filed in each company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Cash and Cash Equivalents is defined a the total cash and cash equivalents reported as a component of current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as filed in each company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio is defined as Total Debt, including Capital Leases divided by Adjusted EBITDA.

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio is defined as Total Debt, including Capital Leases reduced by the Cash and Cash Equivalents, divided by Adjusted EBITDA.

                                         Year Ended December 31, 2010
                                         ----------------------------

    Combined Revenue         Level 3          Global        Pro Forma
    ($in millions)        Communications     Crossing      Adjustments   Combined
    --------------        --------------     --------      -----------   --------
    Communications                 $3,591        $2,609            $(59)    $6,141
    Coal Mining                        60                                       60
                                                    ---             ---
            Total Revenue           3,651         2,609             (59)     6,201

                                    Year Ended December 31, 2010
                                    ----------------------------
    Adjusted EBITDA
     Metrics            Level 3         Global       Pro Forma
    ($in millions)   Communications     Crossing    Adjustments   Combined
    --------------   --------------     --------    -----------   --------
    Net Loss
     Applicable to
     Common
        Shareholders           $(622)      $(176)           $(67)     $(865)
    Preferred Stock
     Dividends                     -           4               -          4
    Income Tax
     Benefit                     (91)         (5)              -        (96)
    Total Other
     (Income)
     Expense                     623         240             (23)       840
    Depreciation and
     Amortization                876         337              77      1,290
    Non-cash Stock
     Compensation                 67          20               -         87
                                 ---         ---             ---        ---
    Adjusted EBITDA              853         420             (13)     1,260

    Estimated
     Synergies                                                         $300

    Adjusted EBITDA
     plus Estimated
        Synergies                                                    $1,560

                                   Year Ended December 31, 2010
                                   ----------------------------
    Adjusted EBITDA                                               Combined
     Ratios             Level 3          Global                     with
    ($in millions)   Communications     Crossing      Combined   Synergies
    --------------   --------------     --------      --------   ---------
    Total Debt                $6,448       $1,461        $7,909      $7,909
    Cash and Cash
     Equivalents                (616)        (372)         (988)       (988)
                                ----         ----          ----        ----
        Net Debt              $5,832       $1,089        $6,921      $6,921
                              ======       ======        ======      ======

    Adjusted EBITDA             $853         $420        $1,260      $1,560

    Debt to Adjusted
     EBITDA Ratio               7.56         3.48          6.28        5.07
    Net Debt to
     Adjusted EBITDA
     Ratio                      6.84         2.59          5.49        4.44

Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA plus Estimated Synergies are relevant and useful metrics to provide to investors, as they are an important part of the company's internal reporting and are key measures used by Management to evaluate profitability and operating performance of the company and to make resource allocation decisions.  Management believes such measures are especially important in a capital-intensive industry such as telecommunications.  Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA plus Estimated Synergies to compare the company's performance to that of its competitors and to eliminate certain non-cash and non-operating items in order to consistently measure from period to period its ability to fund capital expenditures, fund growth, service debt and determine bonuses.  Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash impairment charges and non-cash stock compensation expense because of the non-cash nature of these items.  Adjusted EBITDA also excludes interest income, interest expense and income taxes because these items are associated with the company's capitalization and tax structures. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization expense because these non-cash expenses reflect the impact of capital investments which management believes should be evaluated through free cash flow.  Adjusted EBITDA excludes the gain (or loss) on extinguishment of debt and other, net because these items are not related to the primary operations of the company.  Adjusted EBITDA also includes certain unaudited pro forma adjustments prepared to reflect the acquisition of Global Crossing in accordance with GAAP.  The individual amounts and the assumptions on which the pro forma adjustments are based are described in the accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements included in the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on September 1, 2011. 

There are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures, including the difficulty associated with comparing companies that use similar performance measures whose calculations may differ from the company's calculations.  Additionally, this financial measure does not include certain significant items such as interest income, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash impairment charges, non-cash stock compensation expense, the gain (or loss) on extinguishment of debt and net other income (expense).  Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA plus Estimated Synergies should not be considered a substitute for other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.

Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures. Management believes that Free Cash Flow is a relevant metric to provide to investors, as it is an indicator of the company's ability to generate cash to service its debt. Free Cash Flow excludes cash used for acquisitions and principal repayments.

There are material limitations to using Free Cash Flow to measure the company against some of its competitors as Level 3 does not currently pay a significant amount of income taxes due to net operating losses, and therefore, generates higher cash flow than a comparable business that does pay income taxes. Additionally, this financial measure is subject to variability quarter over quarter as a result of the timing of payments related to accounts receivable and accounts payable and capital expenditures. This financial measure should not be used as a substitute for net change in cash and cash equivalents on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

SOURCE  Level 3 Communications, Inc.

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Three Steps to Leveraging Facebook 'Likes' for Your Business

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Maybe you put up a Facebook page a year ago, posted some status messages, and got a few hundred or even a thousand likes. "Now what?" you ask.

"Facebook has been working to make your 'likes' more valuable," explains Perry Marshall and Thomas Meloche, authors of Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising (Entrepreneur Press). "They have created an entirely new class of advertising--'TOCAS, Targeted Opt-In Customer Ads.' 'TOCAS' display only to customers who have 'liked' your page and only you, the creator of the page, can specifically target them."

Marshall and Meloche offer these steps to unleashing TOCAS power into your business.

Step #1: Build a Facebook Page

You can send Facebook clicks to any landing page that meets Facebook's guidelines. However, Marshall and Meloche recommend sending your clicks to a Facebook page.

"If you send your clicks to a Facebook page, the visitors land in comfortable surroundings," Marshall explains. "Their defenses are much lower, and they are likely to engage more frequently with your content."

Step #2: Acquire Fans

"Facebook provides the ultimate 'soft opt-in'--the 'like,'" says Meloche.  "If you get visitors to like your page, Facebook provides you with methods to reach out to these fans again--both free and paid."

Additionally, fans provide social credibility. If you are considering buying a new product, do you think it influences your decision if you know five friends bought and liked a particular brand? If you visit a business and see the pictures of ten thousand others who liked that business does it make you more comfortable? Of course it does. This is social credibility.

Step #3: Advertise to Your Fans

You have the ability to deliver low cost ads to your fans at any time.

A local shop with 5,000 Facebook fans can place an ad in front of them for as little as $1. Got a special event this weekend? Most of your customers will know, if you advertise on Facebook.

Perry Marshall, the most-quoted consultant on pay-per-click advertising, is the founder of Perry S. Marshall & Associates, a company that consults on maximizing advertising results. Thomas Meloche is the president of Procuit Inc., an agile software company that creates educational products and systems using the Facebook platform. They are the co-authors of Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising.

SOURCE  Entrepreneur Press

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CONTACT: Jillian McTigue, jmctigue@entrepreneur.com, for Entrepreneur Press

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

Three Social Media Power Moves

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Social media continues to evolve and be a powerful force and way to reach new and existing customers, clients, and markets. One of the biggest problems with this power vehicle is that businesses don't know how to take advantage of it.

"Business owners are spending countless hours online but wiping out. They aren't reaping the benefits of their online outreach," says Starr Hall, social media strategist and author of The Social Wave: Why Your Business is Wiping Out with Social Media and How to Fix It(Entrepreneur Press)."If you fall into this category, it's time to change your social media approach."

Hall offers three can't-miss tips to get started.

1. Create a Call to Action

Make sure that your website visitors are asked to do something once they arrive at your site. If you can only get them to do one thing, what would it be?  Give you their email address and name? Or, view a video? Whatever it is, try to have no more than two calls to action and always ask visitors for their contact info in a subtle but powerful way.

Starr advises, "Make sure to clearly communicate what you will be doing with visitor information. This can include how many emails you will send every month and what you'll be sending."

2. Engage More

"It is not just about posting online, you need to take time every day whether it is 15 minutes or two hours and talk with people online. Be social. It isn't called anti-social media," says Hall.

Like face-to-face encounters, talk with and not at people to build relationships and ultimately build relationships that have the potential to turn into referrals and revenue.

3. Power-up Your Profiles

Make sure that every social profile you have is rich with keywords for your industry and company, and that every single section and box is filled out completely. This not only helps with search engine optimization, it also puts you in a high level networking position--the more people know about you, the more likely they are to connect.

Starr Hall,an international publicist and authority in social media marketing, is a featured columnist for Entrepreneur.com, the author of The Social Wave: Why Your Business is Wiping Out and How to Fix It, and the co-author of Get Connected: The Social Networking Toolkit for Business.

SOURCE  Entrepreneur Press

Entrepreneur Press

CONTACT: Jillian McTigue, jmctigue@entrepreneur.com, for Entrepreneur Press

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

Analyst Firm Positions QuestBack as an EFM Niche Player in Social CRM Magic Quadrant Report

OSLO, October 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    QuestBack's Recent Acquisition of Globalpark and Launch of Social CRM
Tool Continues to Strengthen Customer Offering

    QuestBack, the European industry leader in Enterprise Feedback
Management (EFM), has gained recognition of its market position following
two key analyst reviews in quick succession over recent weeks. First,
leading EFM provider Globalpark [http://www.questback.com ] was positioned
as a Niche Player in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Social CRM, 2011[1]- ahead
of its acquisition and integration into QuestBack
[http://www.questback.com ]'s operations. This recognition was swiftly
followed by Gartner analyst Jim Davies' note, 'QuestBack Acquires Globalpark
to Strengthen European EFM Leadership', 2011[2].

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    Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Social CRM, 2011[1]report evaluates vendors
on criteria that measures their ability to execute, which is weighted
heavily towards product/service; overall viability; sales execution/pricing;
market responsiveness and track record; marketing execution; and customer
experience.

    The report stated, "Hype around social applications by sales, marketing
and customer service departments has exploded during the past two years as
companies implemented social applications most as experiments or for
tactical purposes."

    The report continues, "Successful social CRM vendors will provide clear
benefits for companies and communities, with multiple use cases for sales,
marketing and customer service processes."

    "Garner expects the social CRM market to reach over $1 billion in
revenue by year-end 2012, up from approximately $525 million in 2010."

    Globalpark was positioned as a Niche Player in the Magic Quadrant for
Social CRM. Gartner says, "Niche Players provide useful, focused technology,
understand changing market dynamics and are working toward evolving their
product capabilities."

    Subsequently, Gartner analyst Jim Davies' note entitled 'QuestBack
Acquires Globalpark to Strengthen European EFM Leadership', 2011[2], states,
"The EFM marketplace has entered an accelerated phase of consolidation that
will continue for the next 18 months. Interest in EFM from associated
software markets such as CRM has begun to grow."

    He continues, "Vendors are looking to differentiate themselves based on
a number of factors, ranging from geographic dominance, industry expertise,
social alignment, analytical sophistication and consulting prowess.

    "EFM is a hot investment area within many organizations, and most
software vendors that are involved in the customer feedback market are
growing at over 20% per year. Companies are increasingly interested in tools
to capture, analyze and act upon customer feedback data originating from
various survey mediums."

    Ivar Kroghrud, QuestBack CEO, says: "We are delighted that Gartner has
recognised Globalpark as a Niche Player for Social CRM. With QuestBack's
recent acquisition of Globalpark, our social media and Social CRM offering
has been strengthened. Our customers will certainly benefit directly through
the ability to capture the social customer's voice in tandem with our
existing EFM offerings."

    [1]Gartner, Inc. "Gartner Magic Quadrant for Social CRM, 2011," Adam
Sarner et al., 25th July, 2011

    [2]Gartner, Inc. "QuestBack Acquires Globalpark to Strengthen European
EFM Leadership, 2011," Jim Davies, 22nd August 2011

    About QuestBack

    QuestBack Group is Europe's leading Enterprise Feedback Management and
one of the world's Top 5 vendors. QuestBack provides online survey
solutions, panel solutions and social CRM solutions - web-based services for
relationship development through the collection, analysis, and follow-up of
business critical information. QuestBack's clients achieve better financial
performance through increasing the satisfaction and loyalty among their
customers and employees. QuestBack was founded in 2000 and has achieved
double digit growth ever since. The Company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway
with subsidiaries in 7 countries and offices in a total of 17 countries, and
serves over 5,000 customers across all sectors and industries, including
Volvo, Ernst & Young, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Bosch.

    About Globalpark

    Globalpark provides Social CRM, Panel Community and Survey software that
enables organisations to manage what matters across the enterprise. By
capturing feedback and tracking sentiments of customers, employees and
partners via online, mobile and social channels, they gain insights that
drive better business decisions. By identifying and empowering influential
advocates, they build reputation and extend reach. Founded in 1999,
Globalpark software is German-engineered and globally-tested by leading
brands and top market research institutes, including: Continental, Daimler,
General Mills, GfK, IDG, Nintendo, Sony Music, TNS and Bosch.

    About the Magic Quadrant The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2011 by
Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a
graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period.
It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against
criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not
endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and
does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the
"Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research
tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims
all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including
any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Source: QuestBack

Press contact: Daniel Vadet Hansen (CMO), Tel: +47-98-22-17-47, daniel@questback.com

Webroot Delivers the Fastest, Lightest and Least Demanding Consumer Protection: Introducing Webroot® SecureAnywhere(TM)

Integrates Security for PC, Android and iOS Users with Simple, Centralized Management

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, the first Internet security service company, today introduced the consumer portfolio of Webroot® SecureAnywhere(TM), the industry's fastest, lightest, least demanding protection (1), available starting today.

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"For far too long, people have endured a miserable experience with their PC security," said Dick Williams, CEO, Webroot. "Security vendors, including Webroot, have expected customers to buy, install, and manage security products by themselves. This industry has been delivering products that are less and less effective against threats from zero-day exploits, social engineering, and other sophisticated techniques we see today. Webroot is taking the misery out of security. Webroot SecureAnywhere is the fastest, lightest, and the least demanding - so people are free to do what they want online."

Changing the security model with protection that suits the user: Webroot SecureAnywhere installs in six seconds (2) and immediately scans the PC. For users who simply want their security to work for them, Webroot SecureAnywhere removes the burden by handling it automatically. For technically minded users, it features 124 settings they can customize, and advanced tools for diagnosing security problems.

Webroot SecureAnywhere enables users to manage security for all of their PCs, tablets, and mobile devices from a single web portal, with a single license. Individuals who serve as their family's "tech expert" can be given administrative privileges to monitor their family's protection via the web portal.

Instant protection against new threats: Webroot SecureAnywhere is the first security solution to leverage comprehensive application behaviors to determine the categorization of all software, good and bad. All of the protection is delivered from a cloud database so users never have to bother with time-consuming signature updates. Every file that tries to run on a PC is analyzed and the data is fed into Webroot's threat intelligence network in the cloud. Within seconds, everyone around the world using Webroot SecureAnywhere is protected from the newest threats. If a computer is offline, Webroot SecureAnywhere monitors the system and if malicious activity is observed, it will take action against it automatically.

Less demanding of users and their PCs: Because Webroot SecureAnywhere delivers protection from the cloud, its full power is delivered to users via a 6MB program - an installation that's 98% smaller and an initial scan that is 3.5 times faster than that of the average leading antivirus product(3). Its deep scan searches the entire system for rootkits and complex threats in less than two minutes (4). Users no longer need to spend hours scanning their systems, and they can continue to use their PCs while a scan is running without degraded system performance. Webroot SecureAnywhere also does not require a PC reboot when applying updates.

"In our independent testing, PassMark found that Webroot used the least resources and had the least impact on system performance out of the products tested; it ranked the highest - scoring 90 points out of a possible 98 points, 38 points higher than the next best competitor - in our testing of 14 different performance metrics," said David Wren, Managing Director, PassMark Software.

More layered security for maximum protection: Webroot SecureAnywhere provides several layers of defense against malware, covering attacks that not only target PCs but the people using them. The Identity Shield defeats advanced zero-day keyloggers, screen grabbers, and banking and personal information-stealing Trojans. The Web Threat Shield blocks phishing attacks and exploits by analyzing web content before the browser executes it. The Core System Shield ensures that system structures have not been modified and all components are functioning properly, applying repairs if needed.

Firewall that stops threats, not users: The concept of a firewall has been re-engineered to move the decision-making process into the cloud rather than placing it on the user. Unlike other antimalware solutions, Webroot SecureAnywhere manages most security issues automatically to stop threats quickly. This eliminates pop-up screens and alerts that users can ignore which can lead to infections that damage the system or steal information.

Powerful standalone solution that also works alongside other security solutions: Webroot SecureAnywhere works as an effective standalone security service, but it can also coexist with other security products for added protection. It doesn't require users to uninstall existing security products, removing the inconvenience of forced migration and preventing any window of opportunity for attacks.

Key features of Webroot SecureAnywhere consumer PC services*:

    --  High-performance, cloud-based detection
    --  Predictive protection for offline computers
    --  Heuristic threat detection analyzing thousands of file characteristics
    --  Scanning and blocking of malicious Web search results, links and URLs
    --  Phishing protection
    --  System cleanup tools including military-grade file erase
    --  Automatic gamer mode
    --  Multiple remediation tools
    --  6 scan options

* Antimalware protection for Mac is planned for early 2012.

Webroot SecureAnywhere Consumer Portfolio: Ranging from basic, single-PC protection to multi-feature, multi-device coverage, the new services from Webroot are designed to fit their users' needs:

Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus - 1 PC: $39.95/GBP 24.95; 3 PCs: $49.95/GBP 29.95

    --  Basic antimalware service that delivers all of the high performance,
        protection and management benefits of Webroot SecureAnywhere

Webroot SecureAnywhere Essentials - 3 PCs: $59.95/GBP 39.95

    --  Mid-level security suite that extends protection with:
    --  Windows firewall management
    --  Identity protection securing transactions like online banking
    --  File backup and synchronization across PCs and browsers
    --  2GB of online storage

Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete - 3 PCs & 3 mobile devices: $79.95/GBP 49.95

    --  Premium security suite that also includes:
    --  Password management and synchronization across multiple PCs and mobile
        devices
    --  10GB of online file storage

Webroot SecureAnywhere Mobile Security for Android -

    --  Free edition includes antivirus protection, secure web browsing, device
        lock/locate/scream, and call/SMS blocking. Android security can be
        managed remotely via the centralized web portal.
    --  Premier edition ($19.99/GBP 12.99) adds app inspector, SIM card lock,
        device wipe, and settings audit. Password management.
    --  Special edition for Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete users, available in
        November, will include the added features of file access/sync, and
        password management.

Webroot SecureAnywhere Mobile Security for iOS:

    --  Free edition includes secure web browsing, tabbed browsing, and
        web-based portal management.
    --  Special edition for Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete users, available in
        November, will include the added features of file access/sync, and
        password management.

Free versions of Webroot SecureAnywhere Mobile Security for Android and iOS can be downloaded from the Android and Apple Markets, respectively.

Purchasing information for the Webroot SecureAnywhere 2012 Portfolio:

Webroot SecureAnywhere PC and mobile security services are available today for new Webroot customers at http://www.webroot.com and in select retail stores in the United States and the United Kingdom. Existing customers will be upgraded for free and can visit http://www.webroot.com/En_US/sites/good-news.html to learn more and sign up for an upgrade.

For additional retail and product information, visit http://www.webroot.com.

ABOUT WEBROOT

Webroot is committed to taking the misery out of Internet security for consumers and businesses. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and employs approximately 450 people globally in operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.

©2011 Webroot Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot, SecureAnywhere, and Webroot SecureAnywhere are registered trademarks or trademarks of Webroot Software, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

(1) PassMark Software, "Webroot SecureAnywhere vs. Six Traditional Antivirus Products" Antivirus Performance Benchmark, September 2011 http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-products-secureanywhere-antivirus.html

(2) Ibid

(3) PassMark was commissioned to conduct independent testing to benchmark the performance of Webroot SecureAnywhere against six leading traditional antivirus products. The average measured performance is based on benchmark testing of the following products: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4; Norton AntiVirus 2011; Trend Micro Titanium 2012; AVG Anti-Virus 2011; Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012; McAfee AntiVirus 2011. Tested on Win7 64bit, Intel Core i7 CPU, 6GB DDR3 RAM, WD 500GB 7200RPM HDD.

(4) After the initial PC scan, full system scans will typically take less than two minutes.

SOURCE  Webroot

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CONTACT: MacLean Guthrie, +1-720-842-3164, mguthrie@webroot.com

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

Epson Unveils LabelWorks - Label Printers for Extraordinary Creativity and Organization

LabelWorks LW-300 and LW-400 Portable Label Printers Provide Users with Customization and Versatility

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc., today announced its first line of portable label makers designed to bring creativity to home and office organization - the LabelWorks(TM) LW-300 and LW-400. Both models deliver versatile, professional-looking labels with 14 font types, 75 frames and more than 300 symbols. Additionally, Epson is offering more than 40 tape cartridges in both traditional colors and specialized media to take any project from ordinary to extraordinary. LabelWorks also provides dramatically smaller lead margins for up to 60 percent less margin waste( )(1), giving users a perfectly sized label for any application.

"Epson has been a leader in label printing technology around the world for more than a decade, and by now offering this new product category in the U.S., we are giving consumers the benefits of  that experience," said Anna Jen, director of new business development, Epson America, Inc. "The LabelWorks line delivers an easy-to-use, versatile and creative solution for almost any application, whether organizing at home, in the office, or in the field with specialized jobs like cable and wire labeling."

The LabelWorks LW-300 works with dozens of tapes in a variety of widths ranging from six millimeters (~1/4 inch) to 12 millimeters (~1/2 inch), and features built-in memory to easily retrieve the 30 most frequently used labels. The tapes are available in a variety of traditional colors, as well as specialty colors and textures such as fluorescent, pearlized, iron-on, reflective, and glow-in-the-dark, allowing for almost limitless creativity and organization. The tapes are also highly durable and can be used in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors.

The LW-400 adds a two-line, back-lit display, making it simple to create labels in dark places, whether under a desk, in a closet or in a basement or attic. It also features increased built-in memory for storing up to 50 labels, and can also accommodate tapes up to 18 millimeters (~3/4 inch) wide. In addition, the LW-400 has expanded specialty print modes that include custom barcodes, cable and wire wrap and a tab function that prints a mirror image, making folder organization effortless.

For more information, including videos demonstrating how to use LabelWorks, visit http://www.epson.com/LabelWorks.

Pricing and Availability

Epson LabelWorks LW-300 ($39.99*) and LabelWorks LW-400 ($49.99*) are available exclusively from Amazon.com and Epson.com.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a wide lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 75,000 employees in 100 countries around the world. Epson is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

*Estimated street price

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson is a registered trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. LabelWorks is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

(1) 10mm margins versus Brother TZ label (or competitive label brand) makers at 26mm margins

SOURCE  Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc.

CONTACT: Caroline Zubieta, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-4026, caroline_zubieta@ea.epson.com, or Patrick Gevas, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1051, pgevas@walt.com

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

VIX Launch New Brand and Complete Mobility Solution

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vix Technology has announced the integration of Vix Technology, Vix ERG and VIX ACIS into one business and one brand: Vix.

"It is an exciting time for our business. We have spent the last 12 months integrating all our mobility products from around the world to now be able to offer one complete mobility solution. The Vix integrated mobility platform delivers on all mobility needs, be they Automated Fare Collection, Transit Clearing House, Real Time Passenger Information Systems or Intelligent Transport Systems," said Steve Gallagher, Vix Chief Executive Officer.

Along with the new integrated mobility platform the branding for the business has been changed. The new 'pinwheel' logo has been developed to reflect the unified new business and the six core values of Vix. "We wanted to signal to both our staff and customers that things have changed both in the way we service our clients and our product offer. This new logo and approach to branding is one of the tools that will help us achieve this."

"As an award winning business in the transit and mobility sector, Vix has already proven we can deliver for our clients. We plan to continue to transform the way people connect and commute around the world. Our new branding has a look as innovative as our solutions for our clients."

With offices in 14 countries around the world, Vix is an international provider of market-leading products and services to both the public and private sectors. Vix builds market-leading product development and services businesses that develop and operate specialised, mission-critical solutions for the payments, telecommunications and transportation industries. Over it's 24 years, Vix has developed world leading systems such as the Hong Kong Octopus Card, Singapore EzLink, Beijing ACC and the Melbourne Metcard.

For further information please contact:
Nick Crews - Marketing and Communications Manager, Vix
Email: ncrews@vixtechnology.com
Phone: +61 2 9018 4351
Website: http://www.vixtechnology.com

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SOURCE  Vix Technology

Vix Technology

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

Made in IBM Labs: IBM Donating Cooperative Web Technology That Enables Life Changing Healthcare Solutions

ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that the company is donating new software code to help health care and other industries work on shared content in real-time, on the Web. The code is from IBM Project Blue Spruce and will be donated to the Dojo Foundation's Open Cooperative Web Framework (OpenCoweb).

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Developed in the IBM labs, Project Blue Spruce allows people to simultaneously interact and update content in real-time via a web browser on computers and the Apple iPad and includes video chat. For example, using Project Blue Spruce, a sales rep could in a browser conduct a video chat with a client while they complete an online sales form together.

Today, researchers for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are using the IBM code to help analyze health records of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPDGene®).

"The online system we've been using on the COPDGene® patients is exciting and extremely impressive," said James D. Crapo, MD and COPDGene® executive committee member. "With the online collaboration capabilities we now have at our fingertips, we're in constant communication and are uncovering key trends that will help us to better understand the disease."

iTel Companies, Inc. ( iTel) has created a mental health offering called iTelepsych.com. This customized telehealth solution uses IBM Blue Spruce Project code and allows patients to virtually meet and communicate with mental health providers via HIPPA-compliant  video conferencing for real-time medical treatment from any location with an internet connection. In addition, medical professionals can expedite critical decision making by simultaneously manipulating data and collaboratively discussing brain images and lab results. iTelepsych.com can be customized for individual healthcare providers, and can provide a cohesive experience for the patient as the portal to HIPPA compliant telehealth consultations.

"iTelepsych.com helps doctors easily establish a practice with patients who are not able to leave their homes or attend typical in-office appointments. Now, with IBM Project Blue Spruce, people can access the mental healthcare they need even if they cannot come to a doctor's office," said Eric Greenman, MD, founder and chief executive officer, iTel.

IBM technology and the OpenCoweb Framework are a key component of the system utilized by COPDGene® investigators, correlating clinic and medical imaging findings to increase understanding of the disease processes and the underlying genetic factors. COPDGene® collaborators from around the globe can review and compare the clinical data and CT scan images of more than 10,000 individuals.

The system provides access to selected cases in real-time. Through graphic representations, the investigators are able to study outlying cases and select cases for further study in order to identify the features and genetic factors that influence the development of specific abnormalities seen in patients with COPD. The cooperative web methodology of the OpenCoweb Framework increases the data available to researchers and provides tools for data analysis. This has decreased repetitive requests for the same raw data from multiple individuals and opens new possibilities for data mining by the researchers.

"IBM believes an ongoing commitment to open source and cooperative applications is a critical component for building a smarter, healthier planet," said David Boloker, chief technology officer, Emerging Technologies, IBM. "We are pleased to open code and drive innovation in partnership with the Dojo Foundation Project in an effort to streamline and enhance research and real-time interactive analysis of participant data."

With the code donation to the OpenCoweb Framework, developers can build new solutions that allow concurrent real-time interactions between remote users using external data sources such as a co-authoring editor. The OpenCoweb Framework is built on web standards and consists of JavaScript libraries. The libraries serve as building blocks for Web application developers to design custom solutions for a variety of industries such as custom imaging applications for healthcare or collaborative investment portfolios for the finance industry.

For more information on IBM's open source initiatives: http://www.ibm.com/opensource

For more information on the Dojo Foundation and associated projects: http://dojofoundation.org/projects/

For more information on the OpenCoweb Framework:  http://opencoweb.org

For more details on this healthcare industry application of the OpenCoweb Framework: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gZk97-AuhQ

For more information on IBM Project Blue Spruce:
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/ebusiness/jstart/bluespruce/

For more information on iTel Companies: http://itelcompanies.com/index.html

For a sample demo of iTelePsych.com technology: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMFryL240dI

For more information on the COPDGene® Study: http://www.copdgene.org/ .

COPDGene is a registered trademark of National Jewish Medical and Research Center

Media Contacts:

Kathryn Zbikowski
Text 100 for IBM
Kathryn.Zbikowski@text100.com
+1 212 331 8440

Erica Topolski
IBM Media Relations
Ericat@us.ibm.com
+1 617 693 2816

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Kick Off Fall With a Special Offer on Videos, Music and Games From Sony Entertainment Network and PlayStation® Network

Spend $60 or More This Month on the Music Unlimited and the Video Unlimited services, or PlayStation®Store and Get a $10 Credit

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) today announced a new promotion that gives users a $10 credit when they spend $60 or more on content from Sony Entertainment Network services as well as PlayStation®Store this month(1)(2).

Sony Entertainment Network and PlayStation®Network users who spend $60 or more in the month of October will receive a $10 credit in November.  The offer includes movies rented or purchased and TV episodes purchased via the Video Unlimited service, subscriptions to the Music Unlimited service, all downloadable games and add-on content, movies and TV shows purchased or rented from PlayStation®Store, and anything purchased through PlayStation®Home. 

The promotion runs through October 31. Users will receive a $10 voucher code in November.

For more information regarding the promotion, please visit: http://sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/octoberrewards.html

For more information about the Video Unlimited service and the Music Unlimited service, head to: http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.facebook.com/sonyentertainment, http://www.twitter.com/sonyentnet.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  "Sony Entertainment Network is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

(1) Users share a common ID and wallet for Sony Entertainment Network and PlayStation Network
(2) Offer valid in US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil where service is offered

SOURCE  Sony Network Entertainment

Sony Network Entertainment

CONTACT: Robin Schultz, Voce Communications, +1-650-291-7809, rschultz@vocecomm.com, or Greg Belloni, Sony Network Entertainment, +1650-295-6446, greg.belloni@am.sony.com

Web Site: http://sonyentertainmentnetwork.com

Update: SpeedConnect Announces 4G Network Deployed by Huawei in Michigan

Network Will Support Ultra-broadband Internet, IP Telephony, Gaming Services, and Streaming Multimedia

SAGINAW, Mich., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SpeedConnect, a premium wireless broadband provider offering services designed to support high usage demands, announced today it will launch a 4G network, providing up to 10Mbps x 2Mbps connections, throughout Michigan. The new network, deployed by Huawei using the company's SingleRAN solution, will offer comprehensive and secure fixed and mobile broadband solutions for homes and businesses in the Thumb of Michigan.

"We've been working very hard with Huawei to offer our existing customers and Thumb residents a better broadband connection," said Bruce Moore, Vice President and General Manager of SpeedConnect. "SpeedConnect will not be satisfied to keep apace of emerging technologies and bandwidth demand; we're aggressively spending and developing the best-for-streaming, highest-capacity networks possible."

"It's an extremely market-competitive broadband offering compared to the other wireless competitors available in the Thumb," said Moore. "It's a significant upgrade in download and upload speeds compared to anything else offered today in the Thumb, and the prepaid option is going to be very convenient for many of our existing and future customers."

Under the agreement, Huawei will provide its SingleRAN solution which includes LTE and WiMAX core technology. Huawei will be wholly responsible for maintaining the new network, including installation, integration and commissioning new equipment. The 4G network launch is part of SpeedConnect's extended investment in expansion, technology and coverage/capacity upgrades throughout Michigan. The new network will provide nearly 100 percent coverage in the three counties of Huron, Tuscola, and Sanillac.

John Ogren, SpeedConnect President and CEO, adds: "SpeedConnect is privately financing the 4G network buildout. I think it's important to note that it's private money; there are no federal loans or subsidies here. This is our personal investment."

"Rural wireless broadband has been an important market for Huawei," said Charles Ding, President of Huawei North America. "We've been focused on providing SpeedConnect with cost-effective and competitive solutions so they can provide customers a premium broadband connection that's designed to support high usage demands."

About the 4G Network:

    --  The 4G network will support ultra-broadband Internet access, IP
        telephony, gaming services, and streaming multimedia.
    --  SpeedConnect will offer many options to connect to the 4G network
        including indoor modems, outdoor modems, USB devices and personal
        routers.
    --  SpeedConnect will offer a personal mobile hotspot device that can be
        connected to the new 4G network and provide Internet access for up to 5
        devices. This personal mobile hotspot works at a distance of up to 10m
        or 30 ft., and will provide Internet or network access to any Wi-Fi
        enabled peripheral device.
    --  SpeedConnect's 4G service will provide up to 10Mbps x 2Mbps connections.
    --  SpeedConnect will deploy 4G technology on 24 tower locations throughout
        the Thumb. Communities that will be served include: Frankenmuth, Pigeon,
        Unionville, Sebewaing, Akron, Fairgrove, Caro, Cass City, Bad Axe, Ubly,
        Harbor Beach, Kinde, Kingston, Clio, Mayville, Millington, Marlette,
        Sandusky, Deckerville, Minden City, Argyle, Snover, Carsonville, Dayton,
        North Branch, and Peck.
    --  SpeedConnect anticipates offering a unique prepaid service option on the
        new 4G network. Customers will be able to "pay as you go," and have the
        ability to recharge their broadband account without monthly recurring
        fees.

Well-established in Michigan, with an Iowa expansion over the last 18 months, SpeedConnect has provided wireless broadband and telephone service since 2001.

About SpeedConnect

SpeedConnect, a leading provider of wireless broadband services, owns and uses FCC-licensed 2.5 GHz EBS and BRS spectrum and technology. SpeedConnect, LLC is a Michigan Limited Liability Corporation and is principally owned by Robert G. Liggett and John A. Ogren. For more information, please visit: http://www.speedconnect.com/.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. For more information, visit Huawei online: http://www.huawei.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/huaweipress and YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/HuaweiPress.

Contact:Bruce Moore989-529-5152bmoore@speedconnect.com

Tami GarvinFor SpeedConnect319-363-6005 tami@mcshome.com

SOURCE  SpeedConnect

SpeedConnect

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

WHOOZNXT.COM and Virgin Mobile USA Partner to Launch, "Big Bang" a Weekly Web Series Premiering Exclusive Music Videos from Top Social-Trending Artists Starting on October 3rd

CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WHOOZNXT.COM and Virgin Mobile USA are launching "Big Bang Presented by WHOOZNXT,"an exciting new web series kicking off October 3rd  that will debut  weekly exclusive video premieres from some of the platform's top breakthrough artists; Eyes Set To Kill, Asking Alexandria, Drake Bell and Hollywood Undead. The exclusive content will be hosted on Virgin Mobile's Facebook lifestyle portal, Virgin Mobile Live (http://www.facebook.com/virginmobilelive).

"These days, emerging bands live or die by their social following," said Ron Faris, Director of Brand Marketing, Virgin Mobile USA. "WHOOZNXT has an intriguing platform that gauges the social trending of up and coming bands. By showcasing some of their bands' success stories and exclusive content on Virgin Mobile Live, we hope that other emerging bands can see their recipes for viral success.  We're really excited to be launching this program and have high hopes for it."

Each week beginning October 3rd, WHOOZNXT and Virgin Mobile will be exclusively premiering a new video created specifically for the BIG BANG series.  The bands were selected through the groundbreaking WHOOZNXT heat index that determines the artists that have grown their fan base the most as measured across all of the major social networks. Additionally, in each artist's premiere week, the Virgin Mobile Live Facebook page will host an exclusive interview with the band conducted by Virgin Mobile Live's DJ and Music Supervisor, Abbey Braden about how they were able to build their social fan bases so successfully. The bands will also be featured on Virgin Mobile Live 2.0, Virgin Mobile's streaming music station available on all Android devices via the Android Market.   

The selected bands included in BIG BANG have been chart topping artists since initially signing up with WHOOZNXT.COM and have remained consistently popular with fans. In April, Asking Alexandria earned their national television debut with a performance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live via WHOOZNXT by gaining almost 90,000 digital fans tracked through the platform. Since its launch, WHOOZNXT has provided opportunities for its members, both new and established and this new series is a way to reward top performers.

WHOOZNXT's Founder and CEO, Jeff Yapp commented, "We are excited to be launching our first series on Virgin Mobile Live.  Virgin has a rich and deep history in the music space of bringing fans around the world the best in new music."

Kicking off the "Big Bang Presented by WHOOZNXT" on October 3rd will be female fronted, Arizona based metalcore rockers Eyes Set To Kill, who will be premiering the video for "Where I Want To Be" from their new album, White Lotus. An independent band with a massive and loyal fan base built solely on endless touring and a constant connection with fans via social networking sites, the group boasts over 685,000 Facebook fans and millions of video views on their YouTube page. The concept for the "Where I Want To Be" video further proves the strength of an independent band and their fans connecting through the internet. With a desire to shoot a video from the fans point of view, before a recent concert, the band chose a few fans to shoot footage of the live performance on HD cameras and all of the footage was edited and turned into the 100% fan shot video with incredible results.

On October 10th, "Big Bang Presented by WHOOZNXT,"will premiere a brand new video from Asking Alexandria, who currently has over 1.5 million Facebook fans. The UK hard rock sensation recently performed to thousands at the Epicenter Festival in Irvine, CA alongside such major acts as Limp Bizkit, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch and Buckcherry. The band shot a live video that day for the track, "Not The American Average," that perfectly captures the intensity of their blistering set and this video will be exclusive for Virgin Mobile fans. The track comes off the band's ground-breaking debut album, Stand Up and Scream, and the clip was shot by renowned director Frankie Nasso. Fans won't want to miss out on witnessing Asking Alexandria live. Asking Alexandria have proved to be heralded artists as their critically acclaimed new album, Reckless and Relentless, debuted at #9 on the Billboard Top 200 charts scanning an impressive 31,449 units.

October 17th will kick off the very exciting third week of the series by premiering the newest music video from international film and television star Drake Bell.  Since becoming a household name on the hit Nickelodeon series "Drake and Josh," Bell (who learned to play guitar from none other than The Who's Roger Daltry) has evolved into a bona fide music star with two successful albums and two #1 singles under his belt, ten US and international Nick and Teen Choice Awards, thousands of screaming fans showing up at his concerts and almost 2.4 million Facebook fans.  Bell recently released a four-song EP,  A Reminder, produced by John Fields (Rooney, Jimmy Eat World, Selena Gomez, Jonas Bros) and Bleu, garnering enthusiastic reviews from critics and fans alike.   "I've been so busy with acting and since a full length CD probably won't come out until next year, I wanted to put out a few new songs for my fans.  They haven't had new music for a while." Asked about the creative of the video, Bell responded "It's a surprise! So don't miss this exclusive premiere!" The new video comes out just before Bell embarks on a special five-concert run up the East Coast kicking off in Danbury, CT on October 26.

October 24th will be the final premiere for the month with a highly anticipated video from Hollywood Undead, currently boasting almost 2 million Facebook fans and having sold over 1 million CDs in their career. The video is being shot exclusively for "Big Bang Presented By WHOOZNXT" and will be a remix of the fan favorite track, "Levitate" off their latest release, American Tragedy, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 when it was released earlier this year.  As with the other two bands in the series, Hollywood Undead has always prioritized their relationship with fans via social networking sites, built a massive community on-line, and in turn have given the fans an opportunity to work with them on a track.  Hollywood Undead continues to draw thousands a night on the road, and will be co-headlining the WWIII tour with Asking Alexandria this Fall, followed by a run with Avenged Sevenfold.

Like many of its top tier artists, WHOOZNXT.COM has catapulted in status from internet start up to a major cutting edge company since its launch just earlier this year. The platform has consistently provided unprecedented opportunities and exposure for its members, solidifying the media network's position as the leading platform of its kind. WHOOZNXT has rewarded musicians with opportunities that they may otherwise not have had, such as performances on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," The Dew Tour, Virgin Mobile FreeFest, the Vans Warped Tour and more.

For more information on WHOOZNXT please contact:
Amy Meyer
Meyer PR, LLC
323.969.9672
amy@meyerpr.com
http://www.WHOOZNXT.COM

SOURCE  WHOOZNXT.COM

WHOOZNXT.COM

Web Site: http://www.WHOOZNXT.COM

Best Western Facebook Fans Can "Take the Wheel" to Win Free Nights With New "Virtual Accelerator" App

Best Western to award its Facebook fans 10 million Best Western Rewards® points as part of its "Fastest Way to a Free Night" social media initiative

PHOENIX, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --As part of Best Western International's continued efforts to help travelers earn the "Fastest Way to a Free Night," the chain has launched a "Virtual Accelerator" app on its Facebook page that allows Best Western Rewards® members to earn up to 100,000 rewards points with the click of a mouse.

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New and existing Best Western Rewards members can get behind the digital wheel and take a spin on the "Virtual Accelerator" dashboard to win rewards points, which are redeemable at more than 4,000 Best Western hotels worldwide.

"The 'Virtual Accelerator' provides us with a fun and unique way to engage with travelers and show them how fast and easy it is to earn a free night with Best Western Rewards," said Dorothy Dowling, Best Western senior vice president of sales and marketing. "To thank our members for their loyalty, we'll give away a total of 10 million points, good for more than 1,200 free nights. It's a program designed to ensure that everyone who participates is a winner."

To take advantage of the "Fastest Way to a Free Night" promo, Best Western Rewards Members can:

    --  "Like" the Best Western Facebook page, take a seat behind the wheel of
        the "Virtual Accelerator," and rev the engine with their mouse to score
        between 100 to 100,000 rewards points
    --  Encourage other Facebook friends to play the Virtual Accelerator to earn
        an additional 100 points

This fall, travelers can also earn double rewards points during the Best Western's Fall Promotion through November 20, 2011. Guests who stay two separate times at any Best Western hotel worldwide will earn double Rewards points on their second stay. Points can be redeemed for global free room nights with no blackout dates. For more information and to register for the Fall Promotion, visit http://www.bestwestern.com/fall.

Best Western Rewards is one of the industry's most generous rewards programs. It has the lowest redemption thresholds for awards, and is one of few loyalty programs that is truly international. With more than 4,000 locations in more than 90 countries, Best Western makes it easy for members to earn points that can be redeemed for global free room nights with no blackout dates, the Best Western Travel Card®, dining, shopping and entertainment gift cards, gas cards, airline/partner rewards and more. Best Western's Status Match...No Catch ® program will match members' elite status in any other hotel loyalty program free of charge.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Best Western International, Inc. is THE WORLD'S BIGGEST HOTEL FAMILY(SM), providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* BEST WESTERN®, BEST WESTERN PLUS® and BEST WESTERN PREMIER® hotels in more than 90* countries and territories worldwide. Each Best Western-branded hotel is independently owned and operated. Now celebrating 65 years of hospitality, Best Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts hundreds of thousands each night. Equally committed to the business and leisure traveler, Best Western has embarked on a mission to lead the hotel industry in customer care. World Vision is the charity of choice for Best Western in building the world's biggest family, with our hotels and staff sponsoring children in need around the globe. Our partnerships with AAA/CAA, Michael Waltrip Racing(TM) and Harley-Davidson® help guests make the most of every trip. For the fastest way to a free night globally, join Best Western Rewards®. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.bestwestern.com.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

    CONTACTS:
    Heather Briganti                        Teri Morris
    Best Western
     International                          Allison & Partners
    (602) 957-5752                          (480) 776-6417
    heather.briganti@bestwestern.com        bw@allisonpr.com

SOURCE  Best Western International, Inc.

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Best Western International, Inc.

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

EarthSearch to Acquire Mobile Development Company Rogue Paper

ATLANTA, Oct. 03, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- East Coast Diversified Corporation (the "Company") (OTC.BB:ECDC), through its subsidiary EarthSearch Communications, Inc., announced the execution of a term sheet for the acquisition of mobile development company Rogue Paper.

EarthSearch has announced it has signed a term sheet agreement with California based Rogue Paper, a developer of media mobile and branded applications for major media companies.

Under the terms of the agreement the acquisition will consist of the issuance of preferred shares, which should have minimal effect on the company's current share structure. A final definitive agreement between both parties is expected to be filed in a form 8K with the SEC within the next 30 days.

About Rogue Paper

Based in California's 'Silicon Valley', Rogue Paper is a developer of TV Tune-In Application

TV Tune-In, developed by Rogue Paper, is a real-time, companion viewing and mobile app development platform for media companies to help drive viewership, conversation and interactions for television shows and content. TV Tune-In's CMS allows media companies to develop branded iPhone and iPad apps for television shows and channels. The apps aims to attract fans around live viewing of their favorite show, event, or sports team. Users can actively comment, Tweet and Like their favorite show, chat with friends, play trivia games, watch exclusive video content, photos and more. http://www.tvtunein.comwww.roguepaper.com

Current TV Tune-In (Rogue Paper) Clients

The Company has partnerships with MTV to use their TV Tune-In platform, and VH1 for the launch of their VH1 Co-Star app, which allows users and viewers to interact, in real-time, with other fans during live TV shows.

Stephanie Boyle, CEO of Rogue Paper, Inc.

Stephanie has worked at the intersection between mobile, entertainment, user experience, design and media since the birth of the mobile Internet in early 2000, and brings a variety of product and business skills to Rogue Paper. Stephanie was a founding member of Ericsson's digital media innovation center, Ericsson Mobility Word (née Ericsson Cyberlab a joint venture between the NYC Investment Fund & Ericsson) that ultimately had 30 centers covering 140 countries. During her nearly 10 year tenure at Ericsson, Stephanie was the Director of Innovation & User Experience where among many products and services, she conceptualized TV 2.0 for mobile, Internet, and IPTV.

Kayode Aladesuyi, the CEO of EarthSearch Communications commented, "EarthSearch is very pleased to welcome Rogue Paper, and Stephanie Boyle to the EarthSearch Communications family, I am looking forward to working closely with her so we may align our business goals and objectives. Rogue Paper will be instrumental in developing our new mobile division through their years of expertise within the mobile industry, and also help expand our reach into the social media space with some of our current products."

About EarthSearch Communications

EarthSearch Communications, an ECDC Company (OTC.BB:ECDC.ob), is a US-based business whose flagship product, LogiBoxx(TM), integrates GPS and RFID at the hardware level. When combined with its proprietary Global Asset Tracking and Identification System (GATIS) middleware, LogiBoxx and GATIS become the centerpieces of a LogiBoxx Certified Solution. An unprecedented business decision-making tool, a LogiBoxx Certified Solution offers continuous visibility within the Supply Chain, Logistics, and Asset Management and Control industries. Along with its integrated, patent-pending GPS and RFID technologies, EarthSearch also offers a complete line of innovative RFID solutions. Its expertise with GPS and RFID technologies, combined with exceptional support and service facilities, distinguishes EarthSearch as a leading manufacturer and supplier of real-time location solutions in the marketplace. For more information on EarthSearch, visit http://www.earthsearch.us.

"SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's entry into new commercial businesses, the risk of obtaining financing, recruiting and retaining qualified personnel, and other risks described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligation to provide updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in the Company's expectations or future events.

Editorial Contacts
Glenn Davis
EarthSearch Communications, an ECDC Company
1 770-953-4184
+866-503-9316
investorrelations@earthsearch.us

SOURCE  EarthSearch Communications

EarthSearch Communications

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

Recommended Cash Offer by Hewlett-Packard Vision B.V. an Indirect Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company for Autonomy Corporation PLC

PALO ALTO, California, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
                             FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
           NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION (DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY), IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO
DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF ANY RELEVANT LAWS OF THAT JURISDICTION
                                 3 October 2011
                             Recommended cash offer
                                       by
                          HEWLETT-PACKARD VISION B.V.
         an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company
                                      for
                            AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC

    OFFER UPDATE - OFFER DECLARED WHOLLY UNCONDITIONAL

    Introduction

    On 18 August 2011, the Board of Hewlett-Packard Company ("HP") and the
Board of Autonomy Corporation plc ("Autonomy") announced the terms of a
recommended cash offer (the "Offer") by Hewlett-Packard Vision B.V. ("HP
Vision"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HP, to acquire the entire
issued and to be issued share capital of Autonomy. The full terms of, and
conditions to, the Offer and the procedure for acceptance were set out in
the offer document issued by HP Vision on 22 August 2011 (the "Offer
Document").

    Offer declared wholly unconditional

    HP Vision announces that all of the conditions to the Offer have been
satisfied or waived and, accordingly, the Offer is declared wholly
unconditional.

    The Offer will remain open for acceptance until further notice and at
least 14 days' notice will be given of the closing of the Offer. Autonomy
Shareholders who have not yet accepted the Offer are urged to do so
immediately.

    Level of acceptances

    As at 10:00 a.m. (London time) on 3 October 2011 (being the second
closing date of the Offer), HP Vision had received valid acceptances from
Autonomy Shareholders in respect of 213,421,299 Autonomy Shares
(representing approximately 87.34 per cent. of the existing issued share
capital of Autonomy), all of which may be counted towards satisfaction of
the acceptance condition to the Offer (as set out in paragraph (a) of Part A
of Appendix I of the Offer Document, the "Acceptance Condition") and, as a
consequence, the Acceptance Condition has been satisfied.

    These acceptances include those received in respect of 22,190,066
Autonomy Shares (representing approximately 9.08 per cent. of the existing
issued share capital of Autonomy) which were subject to irrevocable
commitments procured by HP Vision from all those Autonomy Directors that
held Autonomy Shares.

    Settlement

    The consideration to which any Autonomy Shareholder is entitled under
the Offer will be settled (i) in the case of valid acceptances received on
or before the date of this announcement, on or before 17 October 2011; and
(ii) in the case of valid acceptances received after the date of this
announcement but while the Offer remains open for acceptance, within 14 days
of such receipt, in each case in the manner described in the Offer Document.

    Extension of the Offer and procedure for acceptance of the Offer

    The Offer will remain open until further notice and at least 14 days'
notice will be given of the closing of the Offer. Autonomy Shareholders who
have not yet accepted the Offer are urged to do so immediately.

    To accept the Offer in respect of Autonomy Shares held in certificated
form, Autonomy Shareholders must complete, sign and return the Form of
Acceptance, together with their share certificate(s) or other relevant
document(s) of title, in accordance with the instructions contained therein
and set out in the Offer Document.

    To accept the Offer in respect of Autonomy Shares held in uncertificated
form (that is, in CREST), Autonomy Shareholders must follow the procedure
for electronic acceptance through CREST in accordance with the instructions
set out in the Offer Document. If Autonomy Shareholders hold their Autonomy
Shares as a CREST sponsored member, they should refer to their CREST sponsor
as only their CREST sponsor will be able to send the necessary TTE
Instruction to Euroclear.

    Delisting and re-registration as a private company

    As set out in paragraph 14 of Part II of the Offer Document, following
the Offer becoming or being declared wholly unconditional, and sufficient
acceptances under the Offer having been received, HP Vision intends to
procure that Autonomy will make an application for the cancellation of the
listing of Autonomy Shares on the Official List and for the cancellation of
trading of the Autonomy Shares on the London Stock Exchange's main market
for listed securities.

    Autonomy Shareholders should note that cancellation of the listing is
likely to significantly reduce the liquidity and marketability of any
Autonomy Shares in respect of which the Offer has not been accepted.

    It is also proposed that, after Autonomy Shares are delisted, Autonomy
will be re-registered as a private company under the relevant provisions of
the Companies Act.

    Compulsory acquisition

    HP Vision intends, in the event that it receives acceptances of the
Offer in respect of, and/or otherwise acquires, 90 per cent or more of the
Autonomy Shares to which the Offer relates and 90 per cent or more of the
voting rights attaching to such shares, to exercise its rights pursuant to
Sections 974 to 991 of the Companies Act to acquire compulsorily, on the
same terms as the Offer, the remaining Autonomy Shares in respect of which
the Offer has not been accepted.

    Interests in relevant securities

    Save for the interests set out below, as at the close of business on 30
September 2011, being the latest practicable date prior to the date of this
announcement, neither HP Vision, nor any of the directors of HP Vision, nor
(so far as HP Vision is aware) any person acting in concert with HP Vision
(within the meaning of the City Code) (i) has any interest in, or right to
subscribe for, any Autonomy Shares or securities convertible or exchangeable
into Autonomy Shares ("Autonomy Securities"), (ii) has any short position
(whether conditional or absolute and whether in the money or otherwise),
including any short position under a derivative, or arrangement in relation
to Autonomy Securities, or (iii) has borrowed or lent any Autonomy
Securities (save for any borrowed shares which have been on-lent or sold).
For these purposes, "arrangement" includes any indemnity or option
arrangement or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, of
whatever nature, relating to Autonomy Securities which may be an inducement
to deal or refrain from dealing in such securities.

    As at close of business on 30 September 2011, being the latest
practicable date prior to the date of this announcement for which
information relating to interests in Autonomy relevant securities could be
collected in relation to Barclays Capital, Barclays Capital was interested
in the following Autonomy relevant securities:

   Entity                        Number of Autonomy Shares
   Barclays Bank PLC             9,744

    Publication on website

    In accordance with Rule 19.11 of the Code, a copy of this announcement
will be made available, subject to certain restrictions relating to persons
resident in Restricted Jurisdictions, for inspection on HP's website at
http://www.hp.com/investor/offerdocuments and Autonomy's website at
http://news.autonomy.com by no later than 12 noon (London time) on 4
October 2011 until the end of the Offer Period. Copies of the Offer Document
and Form of Acceptance are also available for inspection on both websites.

    Capitalised terms used but not defined in this announcement shall have
the meaning given to them in the Offer Document.

                                IMPORTANT NOTICE

    This announcement is not intended to and does not constitute, or form
any part of, an offer to sell or subscribe for or an invitation to purchase
or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of an offer to purchase
or subscribe for any securities pursuant to the Offer or otherwise. The
Offer is being made solely through the Offer Document and (in respect of
Autonomy Shares held in certificated form) the Form of Acceptance, which
together contain the full terms and conditions of the Offer, including
details of how to accept the Offer. Any acceptance or other response to the
Offer should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the
Offer Document and (in respect of Autonomy Shares held in certificated form)
the Form of Acceptance.

    Barclays Capital, which is authorised and regulated in the United
Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority, is acting exclusively for HP
and HP Vision and no one else in connection with the Offer and will not be
responsible to anyone other than HP and HP Vision for providing the
protections afforded to its clients or for providing advice in relation to
the Offer or in relation to the contents of this announcement or any
transaction or any other matters referred to herein.

    Perella Weinberg Partners, which, through its affiliate Perella Weinberg
Partners UK LLP, is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the
Financial Services Authority, is acting exclusively for HP and HP Vision and
no one else in connection with the Offer and will not be responsible to
anyone other than HP and HP Vision for providing the protections afforded to
its clients or for providing advice in relation to the Offer or in relation
to the contents of this announcement or any transaction or any other matters
referred to herein.

                             OVERSEAS SHAREHOLDERS

    The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in
jurisdictions other than the United Kingdom or the United States may be
restricted by law and therefore any persons who are not resident in the
United Kingdom or the United States, or who are subject to the laws or
regulations of any jurisdiction other than the United Kingdom or the United
States, should inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable
requirements. Any failure to comply with the applicable requirements may
constitute a violation of the laws and/or regulations of any such
jurisdiction.

    The availability of the Offer to Autonomy Shareholders who are resident
in jurisdictions other than the United Kingdom or the United States may be
restricted by the laws or regulations of those jurisdictions. Any Autonomy
Shareholders who are not resident in the United Kingdom or the United States
or who are subject to the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction other than
the United Kingdom or the United States, should inform themselves about, and
observe, any applicable requirements. Any failure to comply with the
applicable requirements may constitute a violation of the laws and/or
regulations of any such jurisdiction.

    In particular, copies of this announcement and any formal documentation
relating to the Offer are not being, and must not be, directly or
indirectly, mailed or otherwise forwarded, distributed or sent in, into or
from any Restricted Jurisdiction. Persons receiving such documents
(including custodians, nominees and trustees) should observe these
restrictions and should not mail or otherwise forward, distribute or send
such documents, in or into or from Restricted Jurisdictions as doing so may
invalidate any purported acceptance of the Offer.

    This announcement has been prepared for the purposes of complying with
English law and the City Code and the information disclosed may not be the
same as that which would have been disclosed if this announcement had been
prepared in accordance with the laws and regulations of any jurisdiction
outside of the United Kingdom.

    The receipt of cash pursuant to the Offer by Autonomy Shareholders may
be a taxable transaction under applicable national, state and local, as well
as foreign and other tax laws. Each Autonomy Shareholder is urged to consult
his or her independent professional adviser regarding the tax consequences
of acceptance of the Offer.

                             NOTICE TO US INVESTORS

    The Offer is being made for securities of a United Kingdom company and
Autonomy Shareholders in the United States should be aware that this
announcement, the Offer Document and any other documents relating to the
Offer have been or will be prepared in accordance with the City Code and
United Kingdom disclosure requirements, format and style, all of which
differ from those in the United States. Autonomy's financial statements and
all financial information that is included in this announcement, or that may
be included in the Offer Document or any other documents relating to the
Offer, have been or will be prepared in accordance with United Kingdom
generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial
Reporting Standards and may not be comparable to financial statements of
United States companies.

    The Offer, which is open to Autonomy Shareholders in the United States,
will be subject to a limited extent to US tender offer rules and securities
laws (Regulation 14E), and will otherwise be made in accordance with the
requirements of the City Code, the Panel, the London Stock Exchange and the
Financial Services Authority. Accordingly, the Offer will be subject to
disclosure and other procedural requirements, including with respect to
withdrawal rights, offer timetable, settlement procedures and timing of
payments that are different from those generally applicable under United
States domestic tender offer procedures and law. In the United States, the
Offer will be deemed made solely by HP Vision and not by any of its
financial advisers.

    Autonomy is a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales.
The directors of Autonomy are residents of countries other than the United
States. As a result, it may not be possible for Autonomy Shareholders in the
United States to effect service of process within the United States upon
Autonomy or its officers or directors or to enforce against any of them
judgements of the United States predicated upon the civil liability
provisions of the federal securities laws of the United States. It may not
be possible to sue Autonomy or its officers or directors in a non-US court
for violations of the United States securities laws. There is also
substantial doubt as to enforceability in the United Kingdom in original
actions, or in actions for the enforcement of judgments of United States
courts, based on the civil liability provisions of United States federal
securities laws.

    In accordance with the City Code and normal United Kingdom market
practice and pursuant to Rule 14e-5(b)(12) under the United States
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), HP Vision
or its nominees or brokers (acting as agents) may from time to time make
certain purchases of, or arrangements to purchase, Autonomy Shares outside
the United States, otherwise than pursuant to the Offer, before or during
the period in which the Offer remains open for acceptance, such as in open
market purchases at prevailing prices or privately negotiated purchases at
negotiated prices. In the event that HP Vision or its nominees or brokers
(acting as agents) purchase or make arrangements to purchase Autonomy Shares
for a consideration greater than the Offer Price, the Offer Price will be
increased to match the higher price paid outside the Offer. Such purchases,
or arrangements to purchase, will comply with all applicable United Kingdom
rules, including the City Code and the rules of the London Stock Exchange.
In addition, in accordance with the City Code, normal United Kingdom market
practice and Rule 14e-5(b)(12) under the Exchange Act, Barclays Capital will
continue to act as an exempt principal trader in Autonomy securities on the
London Stock Exchange. These purchases may occur in the open market or as
privately negotiated transactions.

    Information regarding such purchases and activities which is required to
be made public in the United Kingdom pursuant to the City Code will be
reported to a Regulatory Information Service and will be available to all
investors (including US investors) on the London Stock Exchange website at
http://www.londonstockexchange.com.

    Enquiries:

   
    For HP Vision
    Barclays Capital
    (joint financial adviser and corporate broker to HP and HP Vision)
    Richard Taylor
    Matthew Smith
    Alisdair Gayne (Corporate Broking)

    Tel: +44(0)-20-7623-2323

    Perella Weinberg Partners
    (joint financial adviser to HP and HP Vision)
    Philip Yates
    Graham Davidson

    Tel: +44(0)-20-7268-2800

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company

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CheaterVille.com Acquires Canada's #1 Celebrity Gossip Website -ZackTaylor.ca

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CheaterVille, Inc. http://www.cheaterville.com, a Las Vegas online social media company that provides information about alleged cheaters, today announced the acquisition of one of the largest Celebrity Gossip and premiere entertainment websites in Canada, ZackTaylor.ca.

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In a statement to the press, James McGibney, CheaterVille's founder and CEO said, "By acquiring the rights to ZackTaylor.ca and their sub-domains, we are continuing to expand our reach into the Canadian market by appealing to the millions of viewers who have visited his site since it first launched back in 2007.  Furthermore, we will be rebranding it shortly as the Internet's first all-inclusive website to find out about exclusive celebrity cheating scandals.  Since CheaterVille's recent expansion into Canada, we are easily on track to surpass 250,000 subscribers since our company's launch on Valentine's Day of this year. I want to thank all of our Canadian fans for their unbelievable support in our continued effort to fight infidelity!" 

ZackTaylor.ca which launched in Toronto, Canada back in 2007 by former radio host Zack "Taylor" Teperman, has been dubbed as the "Perez Hilton website of the North." It has gained recognition throughout the world as one of the top blogging websites after breaking some of entertainments juiciest gossip news over the past few years.  Mr. Teperman commented on this blockbuster acquisition by stating, "it has been an exciting few years building the site into what it is today, but now my baby has grown up and it's time to let CheaterVille take it to a whole new level, which I'm very excited to see.  I knew it wouldn't be just a blogging site forever and after looking at what CheaterVille has planned for the website, which has never been done before, is going to blow people's minds!"

About CheaterVille

CheaterVille, Inc. http://www.cheaterville.com, an online social media company that provides information about alleged cheaters has already added more than 140,000 new subscribers to their social networking website since it launched on February 14th of this year.

In a world where temptation, lust, and adultery are facilitated by online media, where does moral accountability fit in? With terms like discreet adultery and cyber affair, how is the truth to be told and where can it be found? CheaterVille was created with one goal in mind, keeping you ahead of the heartache -- even when it hurts. So whether you're a victim, perpetrator or curious acquaintance, CheaterVille can give you the inside scoop on that special someone before you're another heartbroken mess writhing in the wake of Ms. Madison or Craig and his lists. By using powerful search algorithms and the information submitted by members, CheaterVille will alert you if anything is posted about a partner in question -- good or bad and free of charge. So if you've been wronged, or know someone who has, join the community today and denounce the misdeeds of known cheaters. A free account can be set up in minutes and the service lasts a lifetime. Heed the warning signs of cheating. Be proactive. Join CheaterVille and don't be the last to know.

Visit http://www.cheaterville.com or contact CheaterVille public relations at info@cheaterville.com for more information.

SOURCE  Cheaterville, Inc.

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Cheaterville, Inc.

CONTACT: James McGibney, +1-702-406-7684, for CheaterVille

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

FairPoint Communications Launches Wholesale E-Line Services for Northern New England

Offers a faster way to connect service providers to their customers

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FairPoint Communications, the most comprehensive wholesale network provider in northern New England, today announced its release of Carrier Ethernet products specifically designed for the wholesale market.

FairPoint's E-Line service is now available to its wholesale customers who are authorized to provide services in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. FairPoint has made its new E-Line services of Ethernet Private Line (EPL) and Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) possible by significantly investing in its communications infrastructure and technology to bring these and other broadband services to northern New England. FairPoint's new fiber-based, high-capacity network - called VantagePoint(SM) - offers its wholesale customers a better, faster way to connect to their customers.

"Offered on our state-of-the-art VantagePoint(SM) network, FairPoint's Carrier Ethernet services bring unparalleled reliability and service," said Michelle Hymson, assistant vice president of wholesale services. "Coupled with service availability in hundreds of its central offices, FairPoint's reach far surpasses other wholesale providers in northern New England."

FairPoint encourages its wholesale customers to contact their account team to review E-Line services and its other high-bandwidth solutions or visit http://www.FairPoint.com/wholesale for more information.

About FairPoint Communications

FairPoint Communications, Inc., (NASDAQCM: FRP) (http://www.FairPoint.com) is a leading communications provider of high-speed Internet access, local and long-distance phone, television and other broadband services to customers in communities across 18 states. Through its fast, reliable network, FairPoint delivers data and voice networking communications solutions to residential, business and wholesale customers. VantagePoint(SM), FairPoint's resilient IP-based network in northern New England, provides business customers a fast, flexible, affordable Ethernet connection. The VantagePoint(SM) network supports applications like video conferencing and e-learning. Additional information about FairPoint products and services is available at http://www.FairPoint.com. You can also connect with FairPoint on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/myfairpoint) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/myfairpoint).

SOURCE  FairPoint Communications, Inc.

FairPoint Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Meghan Woodlief, +1-704-817-1271, mwoodlief@fairpoint.com

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

Ecologic Releases The Global Lessor Network 2.0

Enhanced Service Brings New Equipment Leasing Opportunities to Registered Lessors

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecologic Leasing Services announced today that it has launched The Global Lessor Network 2.0. The enhanced service matches new equipment leasing opportunities from lessees located around the world with qualified lessors that are registered in The Global Lessor Network 2.0.

"Over the last year, Cummins has saved more than $2.7 Million by funding more than $41 Million in equipment leases through The Global Lessor Network, including forklifts, networking gear, computer servers, furniture and fixtures, audio-visual, and heavy equipment," says Richard Harris, Chief Investment Officer. "We have discovered several new leasing partners and the transaction process has created additional efficiencies for Cummins. It's a win-win."

"The Global Lessor Network 2.0 has a much more robust lessor profile, enabling new lessors to register and making it much easier for existing lessors to refine and manage their profiles," said Michael Keeler, CEO, Ecologic Leasing Services.  "Now lessors will only see those leasing transactions that match their interests and geography, thanks to our intelligent matching technology. So, if you want to see transactions for CT Scanners with investment grade US-based credits in California, that's what you will get. If you want to see construction equipment in India and China or mining equipment in Australia, Chile and Canada, that's what you will get."

Doug Slais, VP of Client Services, explained, "Our job is to help qualified lessors to pursue and win transactions they otherwise would not see. Any lessor in any country around the world can apply to join The Global Lessor Network 2.0 at http://www.lessornetwork.com and applying and registering are free - no cost to lessors. Lessors like it because they receive transaction opportunities with all of the information that they need to win new business at their fingertips, while greatly reducing their origination costs. Our lessee and vendor captive clients value the service because they can find lessors that exactly match their needs in any country where they do business, which saves them time and money."

About Ecologic Leasing Services

Ecologic Leasing Services offers outsourcing and software services to vendor captives and corporate lessees that need to finance equipment competitively around the world. Ecologic currently supports lease transactions in 44 countries. Vendor captives employ Ecologic's services to help them finance the sale of their equipment to their customers at the point-of-sale using the best available funding sources wherever they operate around the world. Using The Global Lessor Network, Ecologic enables vendor captives and lessees to find the best match lessor for each transaction in each country. For each client, Ecologic deploys, customizes, and integrates its unique web-based leasing and asset management software services, LeaseAccelerator. Founded in 2000, Ecologic is headquartered in Northern Virginia, with offices in Montreal, San Francisco, and Mumbai.

Ecologic can be found on the Web at http://www.ecologicleasing.com. Lessors can join The Global Lessor Network and see transaction opportunities that match their interests and geography at http://www.lessornetwork.com.

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This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com

SOURCE  Ecologic Leasing Services

Ecologic Leasing Services

CONTACT: Michael J. Keeler, CEO of Ecologic, +1-703-791-1943, michael.keeler@ecologicleasing.com

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