News
October 3, 2011
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:56:01 PM
I-BRITE® Eye Whitening Catches the Eyes of Thousands on YouTube
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye surgeon Brian S. Boxer Wachler, M.D. has not only developed an innovative procedure to restore white eyes for those who suffer from the stigma of eye discoloration (bloodshot, yellowing, or brown spots), but he also created an Internet sensation. His I-BRITE® eye whitening procedure and the YouTube video that shows the treatment's life-transforming results have caught the attention of nearly 25,000 viewers, solidifying I-BRITE®'s spot as the most sought-after eye whitening treatment on YouTube.
"The fact that 25,000 people were inspired to watch the video about the I-BRITE® procedure serves as a testament to the fact that eye discoloration is a serious issue that can create a sense of low self-esteem which has far-reaching effects on a person's life," said Boxer Wachler. "I am proud to know that those who learned about I-BRITE® from our video were motivated to share it, effectively harnessing the power of social media to disseminate information about a treatment that can truly change people's lives."
I-BRITE® is a 20-minute, in-office treatment and involves removing the thin membrane that holds most of the unsightly red veins and discolored material. After removal,a new membrane grows back in its place, making eyes appear whiter and brighter. I-BRITE® is a 100% no-stitch, no-graft procedureand the patient can typically resume their daily routine 24 hours following the procedure, with visible results in as little as two weeks.
To learn more, watch the video here or read the FREE Eye Whitening Report at http://www.WhiterEyes.com.
About Brian S. Boxer Wachler, M.D.
Dr. Brian S. Boxer Wachler is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is the director of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute in Beverly Hills, Calif. For many years, he served as director of the UCLA Laser Refractive Center at the Jules Stein Eye Institute and is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Brian has pioneered numerous surgical techniques and guidelines that have become industry standard for eye surgeons around the world. For more information on I-BRITE® eye whitening, please visit http://www.WhiterEyes.com or Facebook.
SOURCE Boxer Wachler Vision Institute
Boxer Wachler Vision Institute
CONTACT: Alison Shapiro of LUCID Public Relations, +1-310-859-4600 x.103, Alison@lucidpublicrelations.com; Facebook, Twitter
Web Site: http://www.WhiterEyes.com
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye surgeon Brian S. Boxer Wachler, M.D. has not only developed an innovative procedure to restore white eyes for those who suffer from the stigma of eye discoloration (bloodshot, yellowing, or brown spots), but he also created an Internet sensation. His I-BRITE® eye whitening procedure and the YouTube video that shows the treatment's life-transforming results have caught the attention of nearly 25,000 viewers, solidifying I-BRITE®'s spot as the most sought-after eye whitening treatment on YouTube.
"The fact that 25,000 people were inspired to watch the video about the I-BRITE® procedure serves as a testament to the fact that eye discoloration is a serious issue that can create a sense of low self-esteem which has far-reaching effects on a person's life," said Boxer Wachler. "I am proud to know that those who learned about I-BRITE® from our video were motivated to share it, effectively harnessing the power of social media to disseminate information about a treatment that can truly change people's lives."
I-BRITE® is a 20-minute, in-office treatment and involves removing the thin membrane that holds most of the unsightly red veins and discolored material. After removal,a new membrane grows back in its place, making eyes appear whiter and brighter. I-BRITE® is a 100% no-stitch, no-graft procedureand the patient can typically resume their daily routine 24 hours following the procedure, with visible results in as little as two weeks.
To learn more, watch the video here or read the FREE Eye Whitening Report at http://www.WhiterEyes.com.
About Brian S. Boxer Wachler, M.D.
Dr. Brian S. Boxer Wachler is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is the director of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute in Beverly Hills, Calif. For many years, he served as director of the UCLA Laser Refractive Center at the Jules Stein Eye Institute and is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Brian has pioneered numerous surgical techniques and guidelines that have become industry standard for eye surgeons around the world. For more information on I-BRITE® eye whitening, please visit http://www.WhiterEyes.com or Facebook.
SOURCE Boxer Wachler Vision Institute
Boxer Wachler Vision Institute
CONTACT: Alison Shapiro of LUCID Public Relations, +1-310-859-4600 x.103, Alison@lucidpublicrelations.com; Facebook, Twitter
Web Site: http://www.WhiterEyes.com
Florida's First 4G LTE C.O.W. Is Born
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:28:01 PM
Florida's First 4G LTE C.O.W. Is Born
Delivery Boosts High-Speed Coverage, Reliability for Businesses and Residents
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless proudly announced today the delivery of the company's first 4G LTE C.O.W. (Fourth Generation Long-term Evolution Cell On Wheels) in Florida to bring the joy of reinforced high-speed wireless capabilities to its customers.
Delivered at the Verizon Wireless "super-switch" facility in Pembroke Pines, the new 4G LTE C.O.W. weighs in at a healthy 24,000 pounds and measures 1,080 inches, including its telescoping antenna tower.
The newborn C.O.W. will be deployed to targeted locations across the state when demand for wireless coverage and services spikes, including championship sports events, tourist destinations or large festivals. It also will be available to reinforce the most advanced 4G LTE wireless services for emergency responders and to the public in areas hit hard by a hurricane or other crisis.
The mobile unit is designed to handle hundreds of simultaneous voice calls and 4G LTE data transmissions such as photo and video messages, music and app downloads, internet surfing and more.
"With so many 4G LTE markets here in Florida, and with the frequent special events we have here, it's natural that we deliver the first 4G LTE C.O.W.," said Frank Wise, executive network director for Verizon Wireless. "We're very proud of this new baby, and glowing about our 4G LTE services around the state."
Verizon Wireless already has launched 4G LTE high-speed services in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Sarasota-Bradenton, Daytona Beach and Lakeland. Fort Myers will initiate the service later this month, and Verizon Wireless plans to upgrade 100 percent of its wireless network to 4G LTE by the end of 2013.
This 4G LTE network provides customers with wireless data speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network. These speeds allow for smooth mobile video-conferencing, multiple video streams, faster transfer of large files, downloading and running powerful programs, machine-to-machine communications, and other applications to improve efficiency and productivity wirelessly.
As the first wireless company in the world to broadly deploy a large-scale 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless is committed to building its 4G LTE network with the same performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized. Already, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE has won numerous technology and consumer choice awards.
The company's consistent focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year. The company's 700 MHz spectrum gives Verizon Wireless specific advantages with 4G LTE, including a contiguous, nationwide network license and improved in-building penetration.
The new 4G LTE C.O.W., with siblings soon to come, is designed to further enhance the strength and reliability of this Verizon Wireless network.
For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Chuck Hamby, +1-813-615-4803, chuck.hamby@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://verizonwireless.com
Delivery Boosts High-Speed Coverage, Reliability for Businesses and Residents
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless proudly announced today the delivery of the company's first 4G LTE C.O.W. (Fourth Generation Long-term Evolution Cell On Wheels) in Florida to bring the joy of reinforced high-speed wireless capabilities to its customers.
Delivered at the Verizon Wireless "super-switch" facility in Pembroke Pines, the new 4G LTE C.O.W. weighs in at a healthy 24,000 pounds and measures 1,080 inches, including its telescoping antenna tower.
The newborn C.O.W. will be deployed to targeted locations across the state when demand for wireless coverage and services spikes, including championship sports events, tourist destinations or large festivals. It also will be available to reinforce the most advanced 4G LTE wireless services for emergency responders and to the public in areas hit hard by a hurricane or other crisis.
The mobile unit is designed to handle hundreds of simultaneous voice calls and 4G LTE data transmissions such as photo and video messages, music and app downloads, internet surfing and more.
"With so many 4G LTE markets here in Florida, and with the frequent special events we have here, it's natural that we deliver the first 4G LTE C.O.W.," said Frank Wise, executive network director for Verizon Wireless. "We're very proud of this new baby, and glowing about our 4G LTE services around the state."
Verizon Wireless already has launched 4G LTE high-speed services in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Sarasota-Bradenton, Daytona Beach and Lakeland. Fort Myers will initiate the service later this month, and Verizon Wireless plans to upgrade 100 percent of its wireless network to 4G LTE by the end of 2013.
This 4G LTE network provides customers with wireless data speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network. These speeds allow for smooth mobile video-conferencing, multiple video streams, faster transfer of large files, downloading and running powerful programs, machine-to-machine communications, and other applications to improve efficiency and productivity wirelessly.
As the first wireless company in the world to broadly deploy a large-scale 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless is committed to building its 4G LTE network with the same performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized. Already, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE has won numerous technology and consumer choice awards.
The company's consistent focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year. The company's 700 MHz spectrum gives Verizon Wireless specific advantages with 4G LTE, including a contiguous, nationwide network license and improved in-building penetration.
The new 4G LTE C.O.W., with siblings soon to come, is designed to further enhance the strength and reliability of this Verizon Wireless network.
For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Chuck Hamby, +1-813-615-4803, chuck.hamby@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://verizonwireless.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:28:01 PM
Knowledge Adventure® Announces New Mobile Games Brand: Twisted Games(TM)
Latest Game, Beaver's Revenge(TM), Catapults to #1 App in 22 Countries
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowledge Adventure®, the leader in educational games for kids, has entered the casual gaming market with the launch of its new, family-friendly mobile games brand, Twisted Games(TM). The launch of Twisted Games(TM) extends the company's ongoing commitment to the growing mobile games sector it entered in 2010 with JumpStart Preschool® Magic of Learning, followed by a host of other JumpStart and Math Blaster branded mobile games.
Beaver's Revenge(TM), the latest title launched by Twisted Games(TM), is a lively, physics-based arcade game for iPad®, iPhone® and Android(TM) mobile devices. Beaver's Revenge(TM) follows Ice Cube Caveman(TM) which launched on the same platforms at the end of August 2011. Beaver's Revenge(TM) has already become a top 10 overall app in over 40 countries on the iPad and a top 10 game in over 100 countries across iOS devices.
"Twisted Games leverages our investment in our gaming platform and excellence in producing high quality games," said David Lord, President and CEO, Knowledge Adventure. "Twisted Games utilizes our Unity Platform to deliver superior customer experiences to the mobile platform. Whether you are three years old or 50 years old, Knowledge Adventure has a great mobile game for you."
Twisted Games(TM) mobile apps include:
-- Beaver's Revenge(TM) - The lumberjacks have invaded the beaver's home
once again. Now it's time to strike back and get revenge! The beavers
and their forest friends are out to teach the lumberjacks a lesson. With
6 unique animals, 3 worlds and over 60 levels, you'll enjoy hours of
fun, physics-based gameplay. Available for iPhone®, iPad® at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beavers-revenge/id456103831?ls=1&mt=8.
Available for Android(TM) at:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.TwistedGames.Beaverz
-- Ice Cube Caveman(TM) and Ice Cube Caveman(TM) Lite - Solve this icy
puzzle by maneuvering a frozen caveman across a tile path towards the
fire. Available in full and lite versions, there are up to 60 levels of
challenging fun. Download for iPhone®, iPad® here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ice-cube-caveman/id456179222?mt=8.
Download for Android(TM) here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.TwistedGames.Caveman
About Knowledge Adventure
Since 1991, Knowledge Adventure® has set the standard in kids' gaming by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom, including the JumpStart® and Math Blaster® brands. Today, Knowledge Adventure's brands have expanded to include casual entertainment games for all ages. A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc., the company is privately-held and based in Torrance, California. For more information, go to http://www.twistedgames.com or http://www.knowledgeadventure.com.
Contact: Megan Ramer
Knowledge Adventure
310-533-3452
publicrelations@adventure.com
SOURCE Knowledge Adventure
Knowledge Adventure
Web Site: http://www.twistedgames.com
Latest Game, Beaver's Revenge(TM), Catapults to #1 App in 22 Countries
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowledge Adventure®, the leader in educational games for kids, has entered the casual gaming market with the launch of its new, family-friendly mobile games brand, Twisted Games(TM). The launch of Twisted Games(TM) extends the company's ongoing commitment to the growing mobile games sector it entered in 2010 with JumpStart Preschool® Magic of Learning, followed by a host of other JumpStart and Math Blaster branded mobile games.
Beaver's Revenge(TM), the latest title launched by Twisted Games(TM), is a lively, physics-based arcade game for iPad®, iPhone® and Android(TM) mobile devices. Beaver's Revenge(TM) follows Ice Cube Caveman(TM) which launched on the same platforms at the end of August 2011. Beaver's Revenge(TM) has already become a top 10 overall app in over 40 countries on the iPad and a top 10 game in over 100 countries across iOS devices.
"Twisted Games leverages our investment in our gaming platform and excellence in producing high quality games," said David Lord, President and CEO, Knowledge Adventure. "Twisted Games utilizes our Unity Platform to deliver superior customer experiences to the mobile platform. Whether you are three years old or 50 years old, Knowledge Adventure has a great mobile game for you."
Twisted Games(TM) mobile apps include:
-- Beaver's Revenge(TM) - The lumberjacks have invaded the beaver's home
once again. Now it's time to strike back and get revenge! The beavers
and their forest friends are out to teach the lumberjacks a lesson. With
6 unique animals, 3 worlds and over 60 levels, you'll enjoy hours of
fun, physics-based gameplay. Available for iPhone®, iPad® at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beavers-revenge/id456103831?ls=1&mt=8.
Available for Android(TM) at:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.TwistedGames.Beaverz
-- Ice Cube Caveman(TM) and Ice Cube Caveman(TM) Lite - Solve this icy
puzzle by maneuvering a frozen caveman across a tile path towards the
fire. Available in full and lite versions, there are up to 60 levels of
challenging fun. Download for iPhone®, iPad® here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ice-cube-caveman/id456179222?mt=8.
Download for Android(TM) here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.TwistedGames.Caveman
About Knowledge Adventure
Since 1991, Knowledge Adventure® has set the standard in kids' gaming by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom, including the JumpStart® and Math Blaster® brands. Today, Knowledge Adventure's brands have expanded to include casual entertainment games for all ages. A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc., the company is privately-held and based in Torrance, California. For more information, go to http://www.twistedgames.com or http://www.knowledgeadventure.com.
Contact: Megan Ramer
Knowledge Adventure
310-533-3452
publicrelations@adventure.com
SOURCE Knowledge Adventure
Knowledge Adventure
Web Site: http://www.twistedgames.com
Rhapsody to Acquire Napster
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:21:01 PM
Rhapsody to Acquire Napster
America's largest on-demand music service to add Napster's subscriber base to extend leadership position
SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhapsody, the nation's largest premium on-demand music service, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Napster, a unit of consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY). Under the terms of the agreement, Rhapsody will acquire Napster subscribers and certain other assets, and Best Buy will receive a minority stake in Rhapsody. The transaction is expected to close on or around November 30, 2011.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101006/RHAPSODYLOGO)
"This deal will further extend Rhapsody's lead over our competitors in the growing on-demand music market," said Jon Irwin, president, Rhapsody. "There's substantial value in bringing Napster's subscribers and robust IP portfolio to Rhapsody as we execute on our strategy to expand our business via direct acquisition of members and distribution deals."
The transaction will combine the subscriber bases of the two largest premium on-demand music services in the United States, and will allow Rhapsody to further enhance its product line to deliver even more value to its members.
"Rhapsody has demonstrated that it has what it takes to build a profitable business in the increasingly competitive on-demand music market," said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of entertainment for Best Buy. "We are confident they are the right partner to provide Napster's existing subscriber base with an immersive digital music experience moving forward."
"This is a 'go big or go home' business, so our focus is on sustainably growing the company," said Irwin. "We're excited to welcome Napster music fans to the best on-demand music experience anywhere. Our new members will have more places to connect to the music they love and to discover new favorites, guided by Rhapsody's rockstar editorial team and the tastes of other Rhapsody members via our innovative social features."
To learn more about Rhapsody, please visit http://www.rhapsody.com/plans. You can also follow Rhapsody on Twitter and Facebook.
About Rhapsody
The Rhapsody® digital music service (http://www.rhapsody.com) gives subscribers unlimited on-demand access to more than 13 million songs, whether they're listening on a PC, laptop, Internet connected home stereo or TV, MP3 player or mobile phone. Rhapsody allows subscribers to access their music through more touch-points than any other digital music service, including mobile phones from Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS, through Rhapsody applications on the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, RIM BlackBerry and Android mobile platforms as well as through devices from Vizio, SanDisk, HP, Sonos and Philips. Rhapsody, and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rhapsody International Inc. Follow @Rhapsody on Twitter and keep up with the latest on the Rhapsody Facebook page.
About Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is a leading multi-channel global retailer and developer of technology products and services. Every day our employees - 180,000 strong - are committed to helping deliver the technology solutions that enable easy access to people, knowledge, ideas and fun. We are keenly aware of our role and impact on the world, and we are committed to developing and implementing business strategies that bring sustainable technology solutions to our consumers and communities. For information about Best Buy, visit http://www.bby.com and to shop at Best Buy, visit http://www.bestbuy.com.
CONTACT
Jaimee Minney Steele
Rhapsody International, Inc.
206.707.8175 (o)
SOURCE Rhapsody
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101006/RHAPSODYLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Rhapsody
Web Site: http://www.rhapsody.com
America's largest on-demand music service to add Napster's subscriber base to extend leadership position
SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhapsody, the nation's largest premium on-demand music service, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Napster, a unit of consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY). Under the terms of the agreement, Rhapsody will acquire Napster subscribers and certain other assets, and Best Buy will receive a minority stake in Rhapsody. The transaction is expected to close on or around November 30, 2011.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101006/RHAPSODYLOGO)
"This deal will further extend Rhapsody's lead over our competitors in the growing on-demand music market," said Jon Irwin, president, Rhapsody. "There's substantial value in bringing Napster's subscribers and robust IP portfolio to Rhapsody as we execute on our strategy to expand our business via direct acquisition of members and distribution deals."
The transaction will combine the subscriber bases of the two largest premium on-demand music services in the United States, and will allow Rhapsody to further enhance its product line to deliver even more value to its members.
"Rhapsody has demonstrated that it has what it takes to build a profitable business in the increasingly competitive on-demand music market," said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of entertainment for Best Buy. "We are confident they are the right partner to provide Napster's existing subscriber base with an immersive digital music experience moving forward."
"This is a 'go big or go home' business, so our focus is on sustainably growing the company," said Irwin. "We're excited to welcome Napster music fans to the best on-demand music experience anywhere. Our new members will have more places to connect to the music they love and to discover new favorites, guided by Rhapsody's rockstar editorial team and the tastes of other Rhapsody members via our innovative social features."
To learn more about Rhapsody, please visit http://www.rhapsody.com/plans. You can also follow Rhapsody on Twitter and Facebook.
About Rhapsody
The Rhapsody® digital music service (http://www.rhapsody.com) gives subscribers unlimited on-demand access to more than 13 million songs, whether they're listening on a PC, laptop, Internet connected home stereo or TV, MP3 player or mobile phone. Rhapsody allows subscribers to access their music through more touch-points than any other digital music service, including mobile phones from Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS, through Rhapsody applications on the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, RIM BlackBerry and Android mobile platforms as well as through devices from Vizio, SanDisk, HP, Sonos and Philips. Rhapsody, and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rhapsody International Inc. Follow @Rhapsody on Twitter and keep up with the latest on the Rhapsody Facebook page.
About Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is a leading multi-channel global retailer and developer of technology products and services. Every day our employees - 180,000 strong - are committed to helping deliver the technology solutions that enable easy access to people, knowledge, ideas and fun. We are keenly aware of our role and impact on the world, and we are committed to developing and implementing business strategies that bring sustainable technology solutions to our consumers and communities. For information about Best Buy, visit http://www.bby.com and to shop at Best Buy, visit http://www.bestbuy.com.
CONTACT
Jaimee Minney Steele
Rhapsody International, Inc.
206.707.8175 (o)
SOURCE Rhapsody
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101006/RHAPSODYLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Rhapsody
Web Site: http://www.rhapsody.com
Savvis Launches Cloud-Based Database Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:07:01 PM
Savvis Launches Cloud-Based Database Platform
Symphony Database Brings Advantages of Cloud to Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server Environments
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvis, a CenturyLink company (NYSE: CTL), today announced the launch of Savvis Symphony Database, a cloud-based database platform. Symphony Database, which was unveiled at Oracle Open World 2011 in San Francisco, brings the advantages of cloud computing to Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090803/PH55929LOGO )
With just a few clicks, Symphony Database provisions everything needed for a complete, secure database solution. Client advantages include no software licensing or hardware provisioning. Performance levels can be scaled -- both up and down -- based on business needs, without any downtime, providing performance guarantees and reduced costs compared to hosted database solutions.
"Symphony Database offers the agility that enterprises require of their database solutions, including the ability to burst both performance levels and infrastructure to accommodate the varying demands placed on the database environment," said Brent Juelich, senior director, managed services at Savvis. "Unlike traditional database offerings, Symphony Database does not require hardware provisioning and software licensing, freeing enterprises from long-term contracts and expenses."
Users can select from Oracle Enterprise 11G RAC or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for the underlying technology.
Infor, a leading provider of business application software with operations serving more than 75,000 clients, was an early trial user of Symphony Database and currently employs Symphony Database to support its Workforce Management platform offering.
"The cost savings, speed-to-market, scalability and solid features of Symphony Database not only meet business demands but also deliver a rich user experience," said Rakesh Moddi, director of technology services at Infor. "The market for cloud-based platforms continues to grow. We've found that many of our enterprise clients are looking for flexible application deployment options."
Symphony Database joins the Savvis Symphony suite of enterprise cloud solutions. For more information, visit http://cloud.savvis.com.
Oracle Open World Sponsor
Savvis, which is sponsoring Oracle Open World 2011 in San Francisco, is demonstrating Symphony Database from its exhibit at Booth 540 in the South Exhibition Hall at the Moscone Center. For more information on Symphony Database or any other Savvis product, visit the Savvis exhibit or call 1-800-SAVVIS-1 (1-800-728-8471).
About Savvis
Savvis, a CenturyLink company, is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use Savvis to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States. The company provides broadband, voice and wireless services to consumers and businesses across the country and advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. In addition, the company provides data, voice and managed services to business, government and wholesale customers in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers. CenturyLink also is recognized as a leader in the network services market by key technology industry analyst firms, and is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises through Savvis, a CenturyLink company. CenturyLink's customers range from Fortune 500 companies in some of the country's largest cities to families living in rural America. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. For more information, visit http://www.centurylink.com.
For more information, visit http://www.savvis.com or http://www.centurylink.com.
SOURCE Savvis, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090803/PH55929LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Savvis, Inc.
CONTACT: Justin Lopinot, +1-314-628-7053 [office], +1-314-791-2941 [mobile], justin.lopinot@savvis.com
Web Site: http://www.savvis.com
Symphony Database Brings Advantages of Cloud to Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server Environments
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvis, a CenturyLink company (NYSE: CTL), today announced the launch of Savvis Symphony Database, a cloud-based database platform. Symphony Database, which was unveiled at Oracle Open World 2011 in San Francisco, brings the advantages of cloud computing to Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090803/PH55929LOGO )
With just a few clicks, Symphony Database provisions everything needed for a complete, secure database solution. Client advantages include no software licensing or hardware provisioning. Performance levels can be scaled -- both up and down -- based on business needs, without any downtime, providing performance guarantees and reduced costs compared to hosted database solutions.
"Symphony Database offers the agility that enterprises require of their database solutions, including the ability to burst both performance levels and infrastructure to accommodate the varying demands placed on the database environment," said Brent Juelich, senior director, managed services at Savvis. "Unlike traditional database offerings, Symphony Database does not require hardware provisioning and software licensing, freeing enterprises from long-term contracts and expenses."
Users can select from Oracle Enterprise 11G RAC or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for the underlying technology.
Infor, a leading provider of business application software with operations serving more than 75,000 clients, was an early trial user of Symphony Database and currently employs Symphony Database to support its Workforce Management platform offering.
"The cost savings, speed-to-market, scalability and solid features of Symphony Database not only meet business demands but also deliver a rich user experience," said Rakesh Moddi, director of technology services at Infor. "The market for cloud-based platforms continues to grow. We've found that many of our enterprise clients are looking for flexible application deployment options."
Symphony Database joins the Savvis Symphony suite of enterprise cloud solutions. For more information, visit http://cloud.savvis.com.
Oracle Open World Sponsor
Savvis, which is sponsoring Oracle Open World 2011 in San Francisco, is demonstrating Symphony Database from its exhibit at Booth 540 in the South Exhibition Hall at the Moscone Center. For more information on Symphony Database or any other Savvis product, visit the Savvis exhibit or call 1-800-SAVVIS-1 (1-800-728-8471).
About Savvis
Savvis, a CenturyLink company, is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use Savvis to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States. The company provides broadband, voice and wireless services to consumers and businesses across the country and advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. In addition, the company provides data, voice and managed services to business, government and wholesale customers in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers. CenturyLink also is recognized as a leader in the network services market by key technology industry analyst firms, and is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises through Savvis, a CenturyLink company. CenturyLink's customers range from Fortune 500 companies in some of the country's largest cities to families living in rural America. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. For more information, visit http://www.centurylink.com.
For more information, visit http://www.savvis.com or http://www.centurylink.com.
SOURCE Savvis, Inc.
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Savvis, Inc.
CONTACT: Justin Lopinot, +1-314-628-7053 [office], +1-314-791-2941 [mobile], justin.lopinot@savvis.com
Web Site: http://www.savvis.com
LG Electronics Smart TV Brings New Opportunities to Flash Developers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:49:01 AM
LG Electronics Smart TV Brings New Opportunities to Flash Developers
Featured at Adobe MAX, LG Smart TV Platform Offers User-Friendly Dashboard, LG Magic Motion Remote Control for Easy Consumer Access to Online Content, LG App Store Billing System for Sellers/Developers to Monetize Creations
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Catering to the creativity of application developers, LG Electronics' flexible Smart TV platform is taking Adobe MAX by storm.
At the developers' conference, LG is engaging Adobe's developer community as part of a broad effort to welcome them into the LG Smart TV ecosystem and inspire them to create and deliver Adobe® Flash® based applications powered by Adobe AIR® for the LG Smart TV platform in TVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, home theater systems and set-top devices.
The global leader in connected devices has collaborated with Adobe to enable support for AIR 3 and Flash Player 11 on LG Smart TV platforms for 2012. This will be enabled through LG's Smart TV SDK 2.0, which is expected to be available by December.
At MAX, LG is demonstrating how to monetize developer creations through LG's vast Smart TV marketplace. "You can earn more revenue for your existing projects today by joining the LG Apps TV marketplace," said Sam Chang, general manager of LG's Innovation Development Group, based in San Jose. "With an app marketplace in over 80 countries, plus a billing and advertising API, LG can help you monetize even further."
Developers can begin creating LG apps today through LG's App store developer community website (http://developer.lgappstv.com), and developers can download LG's Smart TV platform SDK, which will include plug-in tools for Flash development.
Chang said the company also is using MAX to highlight the superior consumer experience of LG CINEMA 3D TVs that, when combined with LG Smart TV technology, allow developers to "deliver a significant amount of 3D content through the Internet into consumer living rooms." This year's LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV models include a 2D to 3D conversion feature optimized for live TV and video streaming content; 2012 devices will also support 2D to 3D conversion for apps, Chang explained.
AIR is a key element of the Flash Platform, enabling developers and content publishers to leverage existing code and familiar tools to deliver rich, standalone applications across devices and platforms. AIR 3 brings several advancements to TVs, including full hardware-accelerated rendering for 2D and 3D graphics to enable console-quality gaming applications, and full support of home entertainment systems with HD videos and 7.1 channel surround sound. Additionally, with the new Game Input API, developers can make a range of devices an integral part of the gaming experience on TV screens, including joysticks, smartphones and tablets
"Given LG's strong position in the connected device market, we're excited to be working with them to help content publishers create next-generation entertainment experiences using AIR," said Jennifer Carr, senior director, Business Development at Adobe. "Our goal is to enable developers to extend their compelling and engaging content from the desktop and mobile devices and bring it to the TV screen. LG's innovative Smart TV platform will be an exciting new opportunity for our more than three million Flash developers worldwide."
LG pioneered the connected consumer electronics device market, beginning three years ago with the first Blu-ray Disc players designed for streaming content. The majority of LG's 2011 HDTVs and Blu-ray players sold around the world are built on LG's innovative Smart TV platform. (See Fact Sheet.)
Demonstrating LG's leadership in the connected consumer electronics market, LG's unique Smart TV platform provides access to thousands of movies, apps, videos and the ability to browse the Web through an easy to navigate user interface and the user-friendly "point and click" Magic Motion Remote system.*
The home dashboard is the gateway to the LG Smart TV experience. With just four main sections - Live TV, Premium Content, LG Apps and a Launcher Bar - viewers are never more than a few clicks from a vast array of content.
For TV models, selecting features are as easy as the wave of the hand with the motion controlled Magic Motion Remote.* The remote is operated by simply pointing it at the screen, moving the cursor to the desired option and clicking on the selection. A keyboard is not needed, but a LG Remote App is available for download on Android and iOS based devices.
The LG App Store is populated with hundreds of applications for download. The platform also includes a Web browser so users no longer need to turn on their laptop to access the Internet.** With this feature, news, reviews and a host of other content can be viewed on the television screen. Of course, LG's Smart TV platform provides access to endless premium entertainment options from providers including Netflix, YouTube,(TM), VUDU(TM), Hulu Plus(TM), YouTube(TM), CinemaNow(TM), Amazon Video on Demand(TM), Pandora Radio(TM), Mog(TM) and live professional streaming sports leagues***
Complementing the built-in connectivity, LG's Smart Share also allows users to wirelessly stream content from their PCs and other compatible devices for viewing on their television screen. Smart Share also includes Media Link, which provides additional information, such as cover art or liner notes, for content being streamed.
"LG Smart TV provides viewers with endless options on their television, however, if these entertainment features are difficult to access or select, consumers will not truly enjoy the technology," Chang concluded. "We have designed our LG Smart TV platform to be as easy and simple to use as possible for consumers, making it the ideal platform for developers to reach a multitude of people with their 2D and 3D online content creations."
Specifications subject to change without notice.
* Internet connection and subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote comes with selected LG Smart TV enabled TVs; separate purchase maybe required.
** Web browser available on LG Smart TV models and LG Smart TV Upgrader.
*** Content partners may vary by product category and country..
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of KRW 55.8 trillion (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
Smart TV industry pioneer, the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a top global player in flat panel displays, audio players, video products, monitors, commercial displays and security systems for the consumer and commercial markets. LG's product areas include LCD and plasma televisions, LED LCD monitors, home theater systems, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, audio components, video players and plasma display panels. While focusing on creating feature-rich devices, the company is also pursuing stylish designs and pushing technological boundaries to improve the home entertainment experience.
SOURCE LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA
CONTACT: John Taylor of LG Electronics USA, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com; or Dave Hanon of LG-One, +1-212-880-5208, dave.hanon@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.lg.com
Featured at Adobe MAX, LG Smart TV Platform Offers User-Friendly Dashboard, LG Magic Motion Remote Control for Easy Consumer Access to Online Content, LG App Store Billing System for Sellers/Developers to Monetize Creations
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Catering to the creativity of application developers, LG Electronics' flexible Smart TV platform is taking Adobe MAX by storm.
At the developers' conference, LG is engaging Adobe's developer community as part of a broad effort to welcome them into the LG Smart TV ecosystem and inspire them to create and deliver Adobe® Flash® based applications powered by Adobe AIR® for the LG Smart TV platform in TVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, home theater systems and set-top devices.
The global leader in connected devices has collaborated with Adobe to enable support for AIR 3 and Flash Player 11 on LG Smart TV platforms for 2012. This will be enabled through LG's Smart TV SDK 2.0, which is expected to be available by December.
At MAX, LG is demonstrating how to monetize developer creations through LG's vast Smart TV marketplace. "You can earn more revenue for your existing projects today by joining the LG Apps TV marketplace," said Sam Chang, general manager of LG's Innovation Development Group, based in San Jose. "With an app marketplace in over 80 countries, plus a billing and advertising API, LG can help you monetize even further."
Developers can begin creating LG apps today through LG's App store developer community website (http://developer.lgappstv.com), and developers can download LG's Smart TV platform SDK, which will include plug-in tools for Flash development.
Chang said the company also is using MAX to highlight the superior consumer experience of LG CINEMA 3D TVs that, when combined with LG Smart TV technology, allow developers to "deliver a significant amount of 3D content through the Internet into consumer living rooms." This year's LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV models include a 2D to 3D conversion feature optimized for live TV and video streaming content; 2012 devices will also support 2D to 3D conversion for apps, Chang explained.
AIR is a key element of the Flash Platform, enabling developers and content publishers to leverage existing code and familiar tools to deliver rich, standalone applications across devices and platforms. AIR 3 brings several advancements to TVs, including full hardware-accelerated rendering for 2D and 3D graphics to enable console-quality gaming applications, and full support of home entertainment systems with HD videos and 7.1 channel surround sound. Additionally, with the new Game Input API, developers can make a range of devices an integral part of the gaming experience on TV screens, including joysticks, smartphones and tablets
"Given LG's strong position in the connected device market, we're excited to be working with them to help content publishers create next-generation entertainment experiences using AIR," said Jennifer Carr, senior director, Business Development at Adobe. "Our goal is to enable developers to extend their compelling and engaging content from the desktop and mobile devices and bring it to the TV screen. LG's innovative Smart TV platform will be an exciting new opportunity for our more than three million Flash developers worldwide."
LG pioneered the connected consumer electronics device market, beginning three years ago with the first Blu-ray Disc players designed for streaming content. The majority of LG's 2011 HDTVs and Blu-ray players sold around the world are built on LG's innovative Smart TV platform. (See Fact Sheet.)
Demonstrating LG's leadership in the connected consumer electronics market, LG's unique Smart TV platform provides access to thousands of movies, apps, videos and the ability to browse the Web through an easy to navigate user interface and the user-friendly "point and click" Magic Motion Remote system.*
The home dashboard is the gateway to the LG Smart TV experience. With just four main sections - Live TV, Premium Content, LG Apps and a Launcher Bar - viewers are never more than a few clicks from a vast array of content.
For TV models, selecting features are as easy as the wave of the hand with the motion controlled Magic Motion Remote.* The remote is operated by simply pointing it at the screen, moving the cursor to the desired option and clicking on the selection. A keyboard is not needed, but a LG Remote App is available for download on Android and iOS based devices.
The LG App Store is populated with hundreds of applications for download. The platform also includes a Web browser so users no longer need to turn on their laptop to access the Internet.** With this feature, news, reviews and a host of other content can be viewed on the television screen. Of course, LG's Smart TV platform provides access to endless premium entertainment options from providers including Netflix, YouTube,(TM), VUDU(TM), Hulu Plus(TM), YouTube(TM), CinemaNow(TM), Amazon Video on Demand(TM), Pandora Radio(TM), Mog(TM) and live professional streaming sports leagues***
Complementing the built-in connectivity, LG's Smart Share also allows users to wirelessly stream content from their PCs and other compatible devices for viewing on their television screen. Smart Share also includes Media Link, which provides additional information, such as cover art or liner notes, for content being streamed.
"LG Smart TV provides viewers with endless options on their television, however, if these entertainment features are difficult to access or select, consumers will not truly enjoy the technology," Chang concluded. "We have designed our LG Smart TV platform to be as easy and simple to use as possible for consumers, making it the ideal platform for developers to reach a multitude of people with their 2D and 3D online content creations."
Specifications subject to change without notice.
* Internet connection and subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote comes with selected LG Smart TV enabled TVs; separate purchase maybe required.
** Web browser available on LG Smart TV models and LG Smart TV Upgrader.
*** Content partners may vary by product category and country..
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of KRW 55.8 trillion (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
Smart TV industry pioneer, the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a top global player in flat panel displays, audio players, video products, monitors, commercial displays and security systems for the consumer and commercial markets. LG's product areas include LCD and plasma televisions, LED LCD monitors, home theater systems, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, audio components, video players and plasma display panels. While focusing on creating feature-rich devices, the company is also pursuing stylish designs and pushing technological boundaries to improve the home entertainment experience.
SOURCE LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA
CONTACT: John Taylor of LG Electronics USA, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com; or Dave Hanon of LG-One, +1-212-880-5208, dave.hanon@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.lg.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:49:01 AM
Megatouch Celebrates Halloween with Monster Madness HD® for the iPad
Have a terrifyingly good time with Megatouch's spooky new iPad game release
BRISTOL, Pa., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AMI Entertainment Network, creator of the Megatouch touchscreen game system, is ready for the Halloween season with the spine-chilling release of Monster Madness HD®, a fast-paced puzzle game for the iPad.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111003/PH79304)
Based on Megatouch's hit Monster Madness 2 bar game, Monster Madness HD challenges players with two modes of gameplay that are jam-packed with spooky new monsters, extra creepy boxes, eye-popping graphics, and 12 rounds of fiendishly escalating difficulty that will keep you chasing that high score long after Halloween.
Monster Madness HD gives players 2 games in 1, with the choice of sending our darling demons to their graves by removing matching boxes in Classic Mode or battling the clock with one-touch matchmaking in the fast and furious Madness Mode.
In Classic Mode, a horde of crypt-dwelling beasties has infested the cemetery and it's up to you to send these spooky troublemakers tumbling back into their graves. Players will need to match the creepy boxes rising from the graves and arm themselves with an arsenal of bombs if they hope to survive all 12 rounds.
Meanwhile, in Madness Mode, players must prevent the boxes from reaching the top of the screen. In this pulse-pounding mode, a single touch clears the board of matching coffins, pumpkins, haunted houses, and other Halloween-themed boxes. Players barely have time to catch their breath because once one set of boxes is destroyed, another group rises up to replace it.
Monster Madness HD also lets players keep track of their monster-slaying and box-matching skills with personal high scores and an in-game alert when a new personal best is achieved.
Monster Madness HD is available right now on the iTunes App Store for $0.99, exclusively for the iPad.
For more Megatouch fun on the iPad check out Photo Hunt® HD, released earlier this year. And for the latest info on app updates, contests, and promotions, visit Megatouch.com.
About AMI Entertainment Network: From touchscreen games and jukeboxes to streaming news and video programming, AMI Entertainment Network provides content-rich entertainment solutions to over 125,000 barrooms and restaurants around the globe. Expanding its digital portfolio to touchscreen PCs and mobile devices, AMI is at the forefront of touchscreen entertainment for any venue or platform. For more information, please visit: http://www.amientertainment.com
For more information, contact:
Allison Ondik 215.826.1395
aondik@amientertainment.com
SOURCE AMI Entertainment Network, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111003/PH79304
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AMI Entertainment Network, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.amientertainment.com
Have a terrifyingly good time with Megatouch's spooky new iPad game release
BRISTOL, Pa., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AMI Entertainment Network, creator of the Megatouch touchscreen game system, is ready for the Halloween season with the spine-chilling release of Monster Madness HD®, a fast-paced puzzle game for the iPad.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111003/PH79304)
Based on Megatouch's hit Monster Madness 2 bar game, Monster Madness HD challenges players with two modes of gameplay that are jam-packed with spooky new monsters, extra creepy boxes, eye-popping graphics, and 12 rounds of fiendishly escalating difficulty that will keep you chasing that high score long after Halloween.
Monster Madness HD gives players 2 games in 1, with the choice of sending our darling demons to their graves by removing matching boxes in Classic Mode or battling the clock with one-touch matchmaking in the fast and furious Madness Mode.
In Classic Mode, a horde of crypt-dwelling beasties has infested the cemetery and it's up to you to send these spooky troublemakers tumbling back into their graves. Players will need to match the creepy boxes rising from the graves and arm themselves with an arsenal of bombs if they hope to survive all 12 rounds.
Meanwhile, in Madness Mode, players must prevent the boxes from reaching the top of the screen. In this pulse-pounding mode, a single touch clears the board of matching coffins, pumpkins, haunted houses, and other Halloween-themed boxes. Players barely have time to catch their breath because once one set of boxes is destroyed, another group rises up to replace it.
Monster Madness HD also lets players keep track of their monster-slaying and box-matching skills with personal high scores and an in-game alert when a new personal best is achieved.
Monster Madness HD is available right now on the iTunes App Store for $0.99, exclusively for the iPad.
For more Megatouch fun on the iPad check out Photo Hunt® HD, released earlier this year. And for the latest info on app updates, contests, and promotions, visit Megatouch.com.
About AMI Entertainment Network: From touchscreen games and jukeboxes to streaming news and video programming, AMI Entertainment Network provides content-rich entertainment solutions to over 125,000 barrooms and restaurants around the globe. Expanding its digital portfolio to touchscreen PCs and mobile devices, AMI is at the forefront of touchscreen entertainment for any venue or platform. For more information, please visit: http://www.amientertainment.com
For more information, contact:
Allison Ondik 215.826.1395
aondik@amientertainment.com
SOURCE AMI Entertainment Network, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111003/PH79304
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AMI Entertainment Network, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.amientertainment.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:35:01 AM
Esteem® Recipient's Touching Video Viewed by Over 4 Million on YouTube
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Envoy Medical, the maker of the Esteem, along with the rest of the world, has been touched by Sarah Churman's video of her Esteem activation experience. The YouTube video, which she shared just days ago, has gone viral with over 4 million views and has prompted several news interviews, including a guest appearance on NBC's Today Show.
Ms. Churman's device activation is not unlike the experiences of many recipients of the Esteem. Patients often become emotional during activation when hearing their own voice or voices of their family members. Sounds they have never heard before bring tears of joy.
The Esteem technology is designed for people with moderate to severe (40-90 dB and in some cases greater) sensorineural hearing loss who have some residual hearing. The Esteem is a prosthetic cochlear stimulator (mechanical) not a cochlear implant (electrical). Unlike cochlear implants and hearing aids, which use microphones, the Esteem uses the natural ear drum and eliminates background noise.
Once implanted, an Esteem recipient is unaware of its presence. The Esteem is completely invisible and the battery, which lasts approximately 7 years, never needs to be recharged. There are no speakers or microphones. The natural ear is utilized to restore hearing with our revolutionary prosthetic inner ear stimulator.
Over 500 people have been implanted with the Esteem, an FDA approved, prosthetic hearing restoration device. The Esteem completely eliminates the need for hearing aids and allows a person to resume a normal life. Patrick Spearman, CEO of Envoy Medical, stated: "We have been able to accomplish with Esteem what hearing aids attempted to do."
Envoy Medical Corporation and the Envoy Medical Implant Center in The Woodlands, TX, where Ms. Churman received the Esteem, thank Ms. Churman for sharing her miraculous experience with the world. Envoy Medical continues to open satellite offices across the country, most recently in San Jose, California.
Further information can be found on Envoy Medical's web site http://www.envoymedical.com or by calling toll free 866-950-HEAR (4327).
SOURCE Envoy Medical
Envoy Medical
CONTACT: CEO, Patrick Spearman, +1-936-443-4952, or President, Shelly Amann, +1-651-338-9343, or Corporate Headquarters, +1-651-361-8000, all of Envoy Medical
Web Site: http://www.envoymedical.com
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Envoy Medical, the maker of the Esteem, along with the rest of the world, has been touched by Sarah Churman's video of her Esteem activation experience. The YouTube video, which she shared just days ago, has gone viral with over 4 million views and has prompted several news interviews, including a guest appearance on NBC's Today Show.
Ms. Churman's device activation is not unlike the experiences of many recipients of the Esteem. Patients often become emotional during activation when hearing their own voice or voices of their family members. Sounds they have never heard before bring tears of joy.
The Esteem technology is designed for people with moderate to severe (40-90 dB and in some cases greater) sensorineural hearing loss who have some residual hearing. The Esteem is a prosthetic cochlear stimulator (mechanical) not a cochlear implant (electrical). Unlike cochlear implants and hearing aids, which use microphones, the Esteem uses the natural ear drum and eliminates background noise.
Once implanted, an Esteem recipient is unaware of its presence. The Esteem is completely invisible and the battery, which lasts approximately 7 years, never needs to be recharged. There are no speakers or microphones. The natural ear is utilized to restore hearing with our revolutionary prosthetic inner ear stimulator.
Over 500 people have been implanted with the Esteem, an FDA approved, prosthetic hearing restoration device. The Esteem completely eliminates the need for hearing aids and allows a person to resume a normal life. Patrick Spearman, CEO of Envoy Medical, stated: "We have been able to accomplish with Esteem what hearing aids attempted to do."
Envoy Medical Corporation and the Envoy Medical Implant Center in The Woodlands, TX, where Ms. Churman received the Esteem, thank Ms. Churman for sharing her miraculous experience with the world. Envoy Medical continues to open satellite offices across the country, most recently in San Jose, California.
Further information can be found on Envoy Medical's web site http://www.envoymedical.com or by calling toll free 866-950-HEAR (4327).
SOURCE Envoy Medical
Envoy Medical
CONTACT: CEO, Patrick Spearman, +1-936-443-4952, or President, Shelly Amann, +1-651-338-9343, or Corporate Headquarters, +1-651-361-8000, all of Envoy Medical
Web Site: http://www.envoymedical.com
NTT Europe Expands Global IP Network
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:28:01 AM
NTT Europe Expands Global IP Network
LONDON and BRUSSELS, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
NTT Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation
[http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html ] (NTT Com), today announced that it has
expanded the reach of NTT Communications' Tier 1 Global IP Network in Europe
with a new Point of Presence (PoP) location in Brussels, Belgium. The new
global IP network PoP enables NTT Europe to better enable service providers
and content networks to gain access to its high-capacity, reliable and
efficient network.
"We're excited to announce the latest Point of Presence in Europe in
Brussels" said Clive Hamilton, Head of NTT Europe's Global IP Network
business unit. "This new PoP enables us to support high capacity services
for carriers and content providers alike with both IPv4 and IPv6
requirements"
The new PoP is also being deployed to support NTT Europe's newly
launched Ethernet Dedicated Internet Access (e-DIA) product aimed at medium
to large enterprises with a requirement for high quality, high capacity
internet access. "As more corporate services move into the cloud, there's a
growing demand for fast and resilient bandwidth to the office and we're
delighted to be supporting corporate customers in Brussels with our fully
managed e-DIA service" Hamilton added.
NTT Europe directly connects telecommunications companies, Internet
Service Providers (ISPs), content providers, Content Delivery Networks
(CDNs) and enterprises to major markets around the world via NTT
Communications' Tier-1 IP Backbone Network. The NTT Communications network
provides high-volume data transport at a complete range of
commercial-strength bandwidth options, utilizing the most advanced
technologies to provide fast, efficient and accurate data transport.
About NTT Europe
NTT Europe is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of NTT Communications
which is the global data and IP services arm of the Fortune Global 500
telecom leader, Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation (NTT). NTT Europe
is responsible for business in the EMEA market and provides a world-class
Tier-1 Internet backbone, secure closed networks, security, system
integration, network and application management, managed hosting and global
content delivery services with partner companies globally. For additional
information, please visit http://www.eu.ntt.com.
Source: NTT Europe
NTT Europe Marketing, +44-20-7977-1000, Email EuropeanMarketing@ntt.eu
LONDON and BRUSSELS, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
NTT Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation
[http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html ] (NTT Com), today announced that it has
expanded the reach of NTT Communications' Tier 1 Global IP Network in Europe
with a new Point of Presence (PoP) location in Brussels, Belgium. The new
global IP network PoP enables NTT Europe to better enable service providers
and content networks to gain access to its high-capacity, reliable and
efficient network.
"We're excited to announce the latest Point of Presence in Europe in
Brussels" said Clive Hamilton, Head of NTT Europe's Global IP Network
business unit. "This new PoP enables us to support high capacity services
for carriers and content providers alike with both IPv4 and IPv6
requirements"
The new PoP is also being deployed to support NTT Europe's newly
launched Ethernet Dedicated Internet Access (e-DIA) product aimed at medium
to large enterprises with a requirement for high quality, high capacity
internet access. "As more corporate services move into the cloud, there's a
growing demand for fast and resilient bandwidth to the office and we're
delighted to be supporting corporate customers in Brussels with our fully
managed e-DIA service" Hamilton added.
NTT Europe directly connects telecommunications companies, Internet
Service Providers (ISPs), content providers, Content Delivery Networks
(CDNs) and enterprises to major markets around the world via NTT
Communications' Tier-1 IP Backbone Network. The NTT Communications network
provides high-volume data transport at a complete range of
commercial-strength bandwidth options, utilizing the most advanced
technologies to provide fast, efficient and accurate data transport.
About NTT Europe
NTT Europe is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of NTT Communications
which is the global data and IP services arm of the Fortune Global 500
telecom leader, Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation (NTT). NTT Europe
is responsible for business in the EMEA market and provides a world-class
Tier-1 Internet backbone, secure closed networks, security, system
integration, network and application management, managed hosting and global
content delivery services with partner companies globally. For additional
information, please visit http://www.eu.ntt.com.
Source: NTT Europe
NTT Europe Marketing, +44-20-7977-1000, Email EuropeanMarketing@ntt.eu
HOMESMART Completes Conversion of 29 Stores
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:14:01 AM
HOMESMART Completes Conversion of 29 Stores
STORE COUNT EXPECTED TO TOTAL MORE THAN 60 BY END OF 2011
ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HOMESMART, a retailer specializing in affordable and flexible rental purchase options for furniture, appliances, and electronics, announced today the completed conversion of 29 stores to the HOMESMART model. The stores were acquired in July from Crusader Rent to Own. Eight additional stores acquired from Buzz's Lease Purchase & Sales will also be converted in the next few weeks.
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HOMESMART, a new concept launched late in 2010, has experienced robust growth and now has 56 stores open with plans to open approximately 10 more by the end of 2011. HOMESMART is owned and operated by lease-to-own retailer Aaron's, Inc., but in contrast to Aaron's monthly payment model, HOMESMART offers customers weekly payment lease agreements for products including computers, televisions, refrigerators, and sofas.
"Early results are positive and growth prospects are excellent for HOMESMART," said Ken Butler, Aaron's chief operating officer. "Opening multiple stores a month despite the tough economy demonstrates the need for flexible, affordable rental payment options on home products used in our everyday lives. Synonymous with our Aaron's brand, we never conduct a customer credit check. This allows customers who are cash or credit constrained but have good references the purchasing power to bring the necessities of life, such as a bed, a refrigerator, or a computer for their children's studies, into their home."
HOMESMART is also currently developing its executive team, with Mark Rudnick named recently as vice president of marketing. Rudnick will be responsible for leading all marketing efforts for HOMESMART including brand development, guerilla marketing and advertising.
HOMESMART stores can currently be found in 10 states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico. Of the 56 stores that have been open or converted, 37 were acquired and 19 were opened organically.
About HOMESMART
HOMESMART is a specialty retailer offering affordable and flexible rental purchase options for furniture, appliances, computers and electronics. HOMESMART is headquartered in Atlanta and currently operates 56 stores in 10 states. For more information, visit http://www.shophomesmart.com.
About Aaron's
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has more than 1,900 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's has been publicly traded since 1982. For more information, visit http://www.aarons.com.
SOURCE HOMESMART
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HOMESMART
CONTACT: Garet Hayes, ghayes@hopebeckham.com, +1-404-604-2602
Web Site: http://www.shophomesmart.com
STORE COUNT EXPECTED TO TOTAL MORE THAN 60 BY END OF 2011
ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HOMESMART, a retailer specializing in affordable and flexible rental purchase options for furniture, appliances, and electronics, announced today the completed conversion of 29 stores to the HOMESMART model. The stores were acquired in July from Crusader Rent to Own. Eight additional stores acquired from Buzz's Lease Purchase & Sales will also be converted in the next few weeks.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111003/CL79263 )
HOMESMART, a new concept launched late in 2010, has experienced robust growth and now has 56 stores open with plans to open approximately 10 more by the end of 2011. HOMESMART is owned and operated by lease-to-own retailer Aaron's, Inc., but in contrast to Aaron's monthly payment model, HOMESMART offers customers weekly payment lease agreements for products including computers, televisions, refrigerators, and sofas.
"Early results are positive and growth prospects are excellent for HOMESMART," said Ken Butler, Aaron's chief operating officer. "Opening multiple stores a month despite the tough economy demonstrates the need for flexible, affordable rental payment options on home products used in our everyday lives. Synonymous with our Aaron's brand, we never conduct a customer credit check. This allows customers who are cash or credit constrained but have good references the purchasing power to bring the necessities of life, such as a bed, a refrigerator, or a computer for their children's studies, into their home."
HOMESMART is also currently developing its executive team, with Mark Rudnick named recently as vice president of marketing. Rudnick will be responsible for leading all marketing efforts for HOMESMART including brand development, guerilla marketing and advertising.
HOMESMART stores can currently be found in 10 states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico. Of the 56 stores that have been open or converted, 37 were acquired and 19 were opened organically.
About HOMESMART
HOMESMART is a specialty retailer offering affordable and flexible rental purchase options for furniture, appliances, computers and electronics. HOMESMART is headquartered in Atlanta and currently operates 56 stores in 10 states. For more information, visit http://www.shophomesmart.com.
About Aaron's
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has more than 1,900 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's has been publicly traded since 1982. For more information, visit http://www.aarons.com.
SOURCE HOMESMART
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
HOMESMART
CONTACT: Garet Hayes, ghayes@hopebeckham.com, +1-404-604-2602
Web Site: http://www.shophomesmart.com
Milestone Documents Reinvents the Primary Source Reader
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:42:01 AM
Milestone Documents Reinvents the Primary Source Reader
Launch of innovative and affordable online resource makes history more accessible to students
DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The primary source reader has an all-new model with this week's launch of Milestone Documents, an online classroom resource that includes more than 1,200 key historical documents and expert analysis from a global network of scholars. With a price tag that checks in at under $20 for a semester's worth of unlimited access, Milestone Documents provides students with an exceptional, affordable document reader. At the same time, history and social science faculty enjoy a guilt-free add-on to enrich the classroom experience or a low-cost, robust alternative to an expensive textbook.
"We've reinvented the reader in a way that makes it so rich, so deep, and so broad that it can be customized to support virtually any history-related class or syllabus," said Neil Schlager, publisher of Milestone Documents. "With Milestone Documents, we're responding to the growing number of faculty who are breaking away from the traditional print model and the limitations it imposes on the learning experience and on their students' wallets."
The rising cost of textbooks has ignited interest in finding alternatives to traditional paths. In history and social science disciplines, where document readers have long been used as ancillaries, instructors are exploring their use in a textbook-free teaching environment. While it can be used as a companion to a traditional textbook, Milestone Documents can also replace the textbook, thus easing the transition to new teaching formats. The Web platform supports more primary sources than any print book could hold. But Milestone Documents takes the reader model a step further by pairing documents with in-depth scholarly commentary, provided by historians from around the world. This commentary models the analytical process for students and offers a level of historical context far beyond that of the typical document reader. As a result, classroom discussion is elevated beyond simply names and facts.
Milestone Documents is suitable for introductory and advanced courses in history, political science, religions, and philosophy at the collegiate level, as well as AP and honors courses at the high school level. Its Web format and support of instructor uploads makes it easy to customize, reducing instructor prep time. Milestone Documents is designed to support the modern classroom experience students demand: plug-ins enable students to highlight and take notes; class home pages are simple to set up; and private messaging and discussion boards encourage collaboration and support study groups.
About Milestone Documents
Milestone Documents is an online learning platform developed for use in history and social science courses. Pairing the most significant primary documents of all time with award-winning analysis by a global network of 300 historians and scholars, Milestone Documents has an expanding document collection of more than 1,200 primary sources. It is accessible via the Web, the iPad, and any smart phone.
Visit MilestoneDocuments.com/evaluation to learn more or launch a free trial.
SOURCE Milestone Documents
Milestone Documents
CONTACT: Beth Dempsey for Milestone Documents, +1-248-349-7810, beth@bethdempsey.com
Launch of innovative and affordable online resource makes history more accessible to students
DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The primary source reader has an all-new model with this week's launch of Milestone Documents, an online classroom resource that includes more than 1,200 key historical documents and expert analysis from a global network of scholars. With a price tag that checks in at under $20 for a semester's worth of unlimited access, Milestone Documents provides students with an exceptional, affordable document reader. At the same time, history and social science faculty enjoy a guilt-free add-on to enrich the classroom experience or a low-cost, robust alternative to an expensive textbook.
"We've reinvented the reader in a way that makes it so rich, so deep, and so broad that it can be customized to support virtually any history-related class or syllabus," said Neil Schlager, publisher of Milestone Documents. "With Milestone Documents, we're responding to the growing number of faculty who are breaking away from the traditional print model and the limitations it imposes on the learning experience and on their students' wallets."
The rising cost of textbooks has ignited interest in finding alternatives to traditional paths. In history and social science disciplines, where document readers have long been used as ancillaries, instructors are exploring their use in a textbook-free teaching environment. While it can be used as a companion to a traditional textbook, Milestone Documents can also replace the textbook, thus easing the transition to new teaching formats. The Web platform supports more primary sources than any print book could hold. But Milestone Documents takes the reader model a step further by pairing documents with in-depth scholarly commentary, provided by historians from around the world. This commentary models the analytical process for students and offers a level of historical context far beyond that of the typical document reader. As a result, classroom discussion is elevated beyond simply names and facts.
Milestone Documents is suitable for introductory and advanced courses in history, political science, religions, and philosophy at the collegiate level, as well as AP and honors courses at the high school level. Its Web format and support of instructor uploads makes it easy to customize, reducing instructor prep time. Milestone Documents is designed to support the modern classroom experience students demand: plug-ins enable students to highlight and take notes; class home pages are simple to set up; and private messaging and discussion boards encourage collaboration and support study groups.
About Milestone Documents
Milestone Documents is an online learning platform developed for use in history and social science courses. Pairing the most significant primary documents of all time with award-winning analysis by a global network of 300 historians and scholars, Milestone Documents has an expanding document collection of more than 1,200 primary sources. It is accessible via the Web, the iPad, and any smart phone.
Visit MilestoneDocuments.com/evaluation to learn more or launch a free trial.
SOURCE Milestone Documents
Milestone Documents
CONTACT: Beth Dempsey for Milestone Documents, +1-248-349-7810, beth@bethdempsey.com
Gale Launches Librareo, an Online Community to Power up the Next Generation of Superhero Librarians
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:21:01 AM
Gale Launches Librareo, an Online Community to Power up the Next Generation of Superhero Librarians
Partners with Library Journal/School Library Journal to Offer Subscriptions to Students
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Learning and a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, and Library Journal/School Library Journal magazines today announced Librareo (http://www.librareo.com), a free web-based community that supports the future of libraries and librarianship by providing students enrolled in Library and Information Studies (LIS) programs with free access to the professional resources they'll rely upon following graduation.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070724/NYTU125 )
LIS students in the U.S. and Canada who sign up for Librareo will get free, unlimited access to the most-requested online Gale resources throughout their library school career, such as Academic OneFile, Gale Virtual Reference Library - including access to 115 ebooks commonly used in libraries today, Powerspeak Languages and several In Context products, among others. Before starting their library careers, students will be able to explore and master in-demand resources currently being used in libraries around the world. LIS students will also have access to the Librareo message board and forum, operated by library thought-leaders and LIS faculty, giving them the opportunity to make contacts and solicit timely advice and best practices from experts.
"We are very pleased to fund and create Librareo, which will power future librarians to interact as a community and learn from each other," said Nader Qaimari, senior vice president, marketing, Cengage Learning. "Students will be a step ahead for their dream job by getting exposure to the resources most libraries offer their users today, while also engaging in ongoing discussions on the future of libraries with peers and experts in the industry."
In addition to the free electronic resources from Gale, up to 3,000 LIS students will also receive a free one-year subscription to either Library Journal, which offers librarian-to-librarian reviews of books, databases and other media as well as coverage of library news, technology and best practices or School Library Journal, a monthly magazine providing similar coverage but with a focus on the needs of librarians serving youth and teens.
"We are delighted to partner with Gale on this important initiative," said Andrew Thorne, vice president, marketing, Media Source Incorporated, parent company of School Library Journal and Library Journal. "By supporting future librarians we are supporting the future of libraries."
Students can gain access to all of the great resources housed on Librareo without any fees or commitments - they only need to register. The complete list of selected Gale resources available to LIS students who sign up for Librareo include:
-- Academic OneFile
-- Biography in Context
-- Career Transitions
-- Culinary Arts Collection
-- Educator's Reference Complete
-- Gale Business Insights(TM): Global
-- Gale NewsVault
-- Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean
-- Global Issues in Context
-- GREENR
-- Gale Virtual Reference Library
-- Health Reference Center Academic
-- Literature Resource Center
-- Opposing Viewpoints in Context
-- Powerspeak Languages
For more information on Librareo, visit http://www.librareo.com. Please contact Kristina Massari at kristina.massari@cengage.com if you'd like more information on this partnership or to schedule an interview.
About Cengage Learning and Gale
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world's information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs - from homework help to health questions to business profiles - in a variety of formats. For more information, visit http://www.cengage.com or http://www.gale.cengage.com.
About Media Source, Inc.
Media Source, Inc., serves school and public libraries by bringing together the most-trusted experts and highly-respected brands in the library community to provide publications and services that provide, support, advice and guidance in all aspects of acquisitions and library management. The Media Source companies include: Junior Library Guild, The Horn Book, School Library Journal, and Library Journal. More information can be found at each company website or at http://www.mediasourceinc.com.
SOURCE Cengage Learning
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Cengage Learning
CONTACT: Kristina Massari, Public Relations Manager, Cengage Learning, +1-203-965-8694, kristina.massari@cengage.com
Web Site: http://www.cengage.com
Partners with Library Journal/School Library Journal to Offer Subscriptions to Students
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Learning and a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, and Library Journal/School Library Journal magazines today announced Librareo (http://www.librareo.com), a free web-based community that supports the future of libraries and librarianship by providing students enrolled in Library and Information Studies (LIS) programs with free access to the professional resources they'll rely upon following graduation.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070724/NYTU125 )
LIS students in the U.S. and Canada who sign up for Librareo will get free, unlimited access to the most-requested online Gale resources throughout their library school career, such as Academic OneFile, Gale Virtual Reference Library - including access to 115 ebooks commonly used in libraries today, Powerspeak Languages and several In Context products, among others. Before starting their library careers, students will be able to explore and master in-demand resources currently being used in libraries around the world. LIS students will also have access to the Librareo message board and forum, operated by library thought-leaders and LIS faculty, giving them the opportunity to make contacts and solicit timely advice and best practices from experts.
"We are very pleased to fund and create Librareo, which will power future librarians to interact as a community and learn from each other," said Nader Qaimari, senior vice president, marketing, Cengage Learning. "Students will be a step ahead for their dream job by getting exposure to the resources most libraries offer their users today, while also engaging in ongoing discussions on the future of libraries with peers and experts in the industry."
In addition to the free electronic resources from Gale, up to 3,000 LIS students will also receive a free one-year subscription to either Library Journal, which offers librarian-to-librarian reviews of books, databases and other media as well as coverage of library news, technology and best practices or School Library Journal, a monthly magazine providing similar coverage but with a focus on the needs of librarians serving youth and teens.
"We are delighted to partner with Gale on this important initiative," said Andrew Thorne, vice president, marketing, Media Source Incorporated, parent company of School Library Journal and Library Journal. "By supporting future librarians we are supporting the future of libraries."
Students can gain access to all of the great resources housed on Librareo without any fees or commitments - they only need to register. The complete list of selected Gale resources available to LIS students who sign up for Librareo include:
-- Academic OneFile
-- Biography in Context
-- Career Transitions
-- Culinary Arts Collection
-- Educator's Reference Complete
-- Gale Business Insights(TM): Global
-- Gale NewsVault
-- Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean
-- Global Issues in Context
-- GREENR
-- Gale Virtual Reference Library
-- Health Reference Center Academic
-- Literature Resource Center
-- Opposing Viewpoints in Context
-- Powerspeak Languages
For more information on Librareo, visit http://www.librareo.com. Please contact Kristina Massari at kristina.massari@cengage.com if you'd like more information on this partnership or to schedule an interview.
About Cengage Learning and Gale
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world's information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs - from homework help to health questions to business profiles - in a variety of formats. For more information, visit http://www.cengage.com or http://www.gale.cengage.com.
About Media Source, Inc.
Media Source, Inc., serves school and public libraries by bringing together the most-trusted experts and highly-respected brands in the library community to provide publications and services that provide, support, advice and guidance in all aspects of acquisitions and library management. The Media Source companies include: Junior Library Guild, The Horn Book, School Library Journal, and Library Journal. More information can be found at each company website or at http://www.mediasourceinc.com.
SOURCE Cengage Learning
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070724/NYTU125
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Cengage Learning
CONTACT: Kristina Massari, Public Relations Manager, Cengage Learning, +1-203-965-8694, kristina.massari@cengage.com
Web Site: http://www.cengage.com
Longview Advisors Announces 2012 Collaboration & Interoperability Congress
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:14:01 AM
Longview Advisors Announces 2012 Collaboration & Interoperability Congress
LOVELAND, Colo., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Longview Advisors, organizers of the annual Collaboration & Interoperability Congress (CIC), is proud to announce the 2012 event, which will be held May 21-23 in Denver, Colo. CIC is dedicated to fostering and improving collaboration and interoperability in product design, development and manufacturing. Visit the website, (http://www.3DCIC.com), to register or learn more about the event.
Now in its ninth year, CIC is the only vendor-neutral event in the world addressing collaboration and interoperability in manufacturing and business communications. The three-day international event gives attendees a unique opportunity to network, learn and strategize with thought leaders from automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, electronics industries, as well as with representatives from government and defense communities.
"The global business of product design, development and manufacturing is all about people working together to build better products faster, with higher quality," explains David Prawel, president of Longview Advisors and program chair of the congress. "CIC addresses this mission-critical topic from all angles. It has become a yearly barometer of the state of collaboration and interoperability strategy, technology and solutions across all sectors of discrete manufacturing."
"CIC provides great value for us at Parker Hannifin. It hits critical timely issues and is vendor/product neutral, so it gives us an unbiased perspective to help guide our long-term collaboration and interoperability strategies," says Bob Deragisch, Manager, Enterprise Systems at Parker. "Parker has been well represented, and we intend to continue a strong presence there. The networking is excellent, due to a combination of great venues, exclusive audience and highly experienced, senior participants."
For anyone interested in reviewing presentations and audio from past events, all content from the most recent four year's events is now available at http://www.3DCIC.com.
About Longview Advisors
Longview Advisors Inc. provides consulting services in the business, technology and application of 3D software in product lifecycle management. For more information, please visit: (http://www.longviewadvisors.com), or the Longview advisors blog: (http://www.3Dubiquity.com). To find out more about participating in CIC, or for information on corporate sponsorship, please visit: (http://www.3DCIC.com).
Media Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760, ext. 18
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
SOURCE Longview Advisors
Longview Advisors
Web Site: http://www.longviewadvisors.com
LOVELAND, Colo., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Longview Advisors, organizers of the annual Collaboration & Interoperability Congress (CIC), is proud to announce the 2012 event, which will be held May 21-23 in Denver, Colo. CIC is dedicated to fostering and improving collaboration and interoperability in product design, development and manufacturing. Visit the website, (http://www.3DCIC.com), to register or learn more about the event.
Now in its ninth year, CIC is the only vendor-neutral event in the world addressing collaboration and interoperability in manufacturing and business communications. The three-day international event gives attendees a unique opportunity to network, learn and strategize with thought leaders from automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, electronics industries, as well as with representatives from government and defense communities.
"The global business of product design, development and manufacturing is all about people working together to build better products faster, with higher quality," explains David Prawel, president of Longview Advisors and program chair of the congress. "CIC addresses this mission-critical topic from all angles. It has become a yearly barometer of the state of collaboration and interoperability strategy, technology and solutions across all sectors of discrete manufacturing."
"CIC provides great value for us at Parker Hannifin. It hits critical timely issues and is vendor/product neutral, so it gives us an unbiased perspective to help guide our long-term collaboration and interoperability strategies," says Bob Deragisch, Manager, Enterprise Systems at Parker. "Parker has been well represented, and we intend to continue a strong presence there. The networking is excellent, due to a combination of great venues, exclusive audience and highly experienced, senior participants."
For anyone interested in reviewing presentations and audio from past events, all content from the most recent four year's events is now available at http://www.3DCIC.com.
About Longview Advisors
Longview Advisors Inc. provides consulting services in the business, technology and application of 3D software in product lifecycle management. For more information, please visit: (http://www.longviewadvisors.com), or the Longview advisors blog: (http://www.3Dubiquity.com). To find out more about participating in CIC, or for information on corporate sponsorship, please visit: (http://www.3DCIC.com).
Media Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760, ext. 18
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
SOURCE Longview Advisors
Longview Advisors
Web Site: http://www.longviewadvisors.com
Coverity Collaborates with HP to Bring Development Testing to HP Application Lifecycle Management
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:14:01 AM
Coverity Collaborates with HP to Bring Development Testing to HP Application Lifecycle Management
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coverity, Inc., the development testing leader, today announced the integration of its development testing platform with HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). The combined solution provides IT with a new level of visibility into development by incorporating code quality into the overall definition and view of application quality, greatly reducing the risk of application quality issues in production without impacting time, cost or agility.
Enterprise users leveraging the Coverity development testing platform with HP ALM or HP Quality Center will be able to surface code quality defects discovered by Coverity® Static Analysis and FindBugs(TM) directly into their existing ALM workflow. The integration connects code quality defects to code changes and business requirements for enhanced development traceability across the lifecycle, from requirements to release. The combined solution also brings a greater level of collaboration between Development and QA by providing shared visibility into development related defects and quality issues.
"ALM adoption is most successful when the development workflow is modified as unobtrusively as possible," said Thomas Murphy, Research Director at Gartner. "Allowing developers to test their code for quality defects without leaving their workflow, and share this information across distributed teams, will reduce the time and cost of adoption, foster collaboration, and enforce a more effective quality process."
"Integrating development testing into the HP ALM workflow will elevate the strategic importance of development by creating traceability and measurement of development at every stage in the application lifecycle," said Theresa Lanowitz, founder of voke, inc. "The integration provides Development, QA, and the Business with a common view of quality, starting with the code itself. By tying code quality to business requirements, QA gains visibility into the quality of the build before they start testing, and the VP of Applications gains visibility into the overall quality of the application to identify risk areas and prevent issues before they impact brand, customer satisfaction, or revenues."
"Development testing is an integral part of the application lifecycle to help reduce the time, cost, and risk associated with software defects," said Anthony Bettencourt, CEO of Coverity. "The combination of our two solutions brings together the most widely adopted platform for finding and fixing code quality defects in development with the first unified software platform to manage the complete application lifecycle. We are excited about collaborating with HP to bring our joint customers a new level of visibility and collaboration across development, QA and the business to meet the ever increasing demands for reliable, rapid software delivery."
The Coverity integration with HP ALM is an HP certified application, granted as part of Coverity's membership in the HP Enterprise Management Alliances Program as a Gold HP Software Business Partner. The integration is planned to be generally available on October 18, 2011.
Additionally, Coverity today announced Coverity 5.5, the latest release of its development testing platform including enhancements to its core technology, Coverity Static Analysis. New features include enhanced code testing speed and performance, integration with a pre-configured version of FindBugs, enhancements to desktop analysis, and integration with Jenkins Continuous Integration Server.
To learn more about the Coverity integration with HP ALM, stop by our booth at JavaOne in San Francisco, from October 3-6 at Kiosk #4.
Online Resources
-- Coverity Connector for HP ALM: http://www.coverity.com/hp
-- Coverity 5.5 and development testing:
http://www.coverity.com/developmenttesting
-- Software Integrity blog: http://blog.coverity.com
About Coverity
Coverity, Inc. (http://www.coverity.com), the development testing leader, is the trusted standard for companies that need to protect their brands and bottom lines from software failures. More than 1,100 Coverity customers use Coverity's development testing suite of products to automatically test source code for software defects that could lead to product crashes, unexpected behavior, security breaches, or catastrophic failure. Coverity is a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco. Coverity is funded by Foundation Capital and Benchmark Capital. Follow us on Twitter or check out our blog.
SOURCE Coverity, Inc.
Coverity, Inc.
CONTACT: Katherine Nellums, +1-415-321-2347, Katherine.nellums@lewispulse.com, for Coverity
Web Site: http://www.coverity.com
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coverity, Inc., the development testing leader, today announced the integration of its development testing platform with HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). The combined solution provides IT with a new level of visibility into development by incorporating code quality into the overall definition and view of application quality, greatly reducing the risk of application quality issues in production without impacting time, cost or agility.
Enterprise users leveraging the Coverity development testing platform with HP ALM or HP Quality Center will be able to surface code quality defects discovered by Coverity® Static Analysis and FindBugs(TM) directly into their existing ALM workflow. The integration connects code quality defects to code changes and business requirements for enhanced development traceability across the lifecycle, from requirements to release. The combined solution also brings a greater level of collaboration between Development and QA by providing shared visibility into development related defects and quality issues.
"ALM adoption is most successful when the development workflow is modified as unobtrusively as possible," said Thomas Murphy, Research Director at Gartner. "Allowing developers to test their code for quality defects without leaving their workflow, and share this information across distributed teams, will reduce the time and cost of adoption, foster collaboration, and enforce a more effective quality process."
"Integrating development testing into the HP ALM workflow will elevate the strategic importance of development by creating traceability and measurement of development at every stage in the application lifecycle," said Theresa Lanowitz, founder of voke, inc. "The integration provides Development, QA, and the Business with a common view of quality, starting with the code itself. By tying code quality to business requirements, QA gains visibility into the quality of the build before they start testing, and the VP of Applications gains visibility into the overall quality of the application to identify risk areas and prevent issues before they impact brand, customer satisfaction, or revenues."
"Development testing is an integral part of the application lifecycle to help reduce the time, cost, and risk associated with software defects," said Anthony Bettencourt, CEO of Coverity. "The combination of our two solutions brings together the most widely adopted platform for finding and fixing code quality defects in development with the first unified software platform to manage the complete application lifecycle. We are excited about collaborating with HP to bring our joint customers a new level of visibility and collaboration across development, QA and the business to meet the ever increasing demands for reliable, rapid software delivery."
The Coverity integration with HP ALM is an HP certified application, granted as part of Coverity's membership in the HP Enterprise Management Alliances Program as a Gold HP Software Business Partner. The integration is planned to be generally available on October 18, 2011.
Additionally, Coverity today announced Coverity 5.5, the latest release of its development testing platform including enhancements to its core technology, Coverity Static Analysis. New features include enhanced code testing speed and performance, integration with a pre-configured version of FindBugs, enhancements to desktop analysis, and integration with Jenkins Continuous Integration Server.
To learn more about the Coverity integration with HP ALM, stop by our booth at JavaOne in San Francisco, from October 3-6 at Kiosk #4.
Online Resources
-- Coverity Connector for HP ALM: http://www.coverity.com/hp
-- Coverity 5.5 and development testing:
http://www.coverity.com/developmenttesting
-- Software Integrity blog: http://blog.coverity.com
About Coverity
Coverity, Inc. (http://www.coverity.com), the development testing leader, is the trusted standard for companies that need to protect their brands and bottom lines from software failures. More than 1,100 Coverity customers use Coverity's development testing suite of products to automatically test source code for software defects that could lead to product crashes, unexpected behavior, security breaches, or catastrophic failure. Coverity is a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco. Coverity is funded by Foundation Capital and Benchmark Capital. Follow us on Twitter or check out our blog.
SOURCE Coverity, Inc.
Coverity, Inc.
CONTACT: Katherine Nellums, +1-415-321-2347, Katherine.nellums@lewispulse.com, for Coverity
Web Site: http://www.coverity.com
NewsGator Powers Social CRM Through Integration with Microsoft Dynamics
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:14:01 AM
NewsGator Powers Social CRM Through Integration with Microsoft Dynamics
Social computing leader supports prominent enterprise CRM by establishing a strategic alliance with Microsoft Dynamics
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
NewsGator today announced it will provide deep integration support for social with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 in the enterprise. NewsGator and the Microsoft Strategic Partner ISV team have created a strategic alliance for a combined social CRM solution. The combined solution will target the social CRM market that Gartner projects will reach $1 billion in worldwide sales by 2012.
NewsGator is the leading enterprise social computing provider for Microsoft and its myriad of office and collaboration platforms, including SharePoint, Azure, Windows Phone 7, Office 365, and now Dynamics. A key feature of NewsGator Social Sites 2010 is its powerful activity stream that enables interactive conversations around all of an organization's critical work. With the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 integration, the Social Sites Activity Stream can centralize events and content generated - including timely updates on sales opportunities, leads, campaigns, events, or contracts.
Knowledge workers interact most productively in the places where content and document repositories live, which is why NewsGator integrates with Microsoft SharePoint.
"The real power of social computing is realized by sharing knowledge across departments, divisions, and geographies," said Microsoft Dynamics CRM Business Development Manager, Lori Vangerud. "By taking the insights Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is providing to sales, marketing, and service organizations, and bringing those insights into the business mainstream, Social Sites is significantly enhancing their value, leading to better performance."
Social Sites will extract salient information from the sales, marketing, and support organizations - including insights drawn directly from customer interactions - and funnel it into the larger enterprise. Workers can stay focused, without losing out on important departmental level activity.
Through its Social Sites 2010 social computing suite, NewsGator will bring valuable CRM insights from this leading provider into the social collaboration platform - the virtual heart of any organization.
"With 40,000 people in 1,000 locations in 70 countries we need to be on point with our communications to best leverage our teams of experts and satisfy our growing client base," said Gregory Adams, EVP, managing director for Global Information Technology, at Jones Lang LaSalle, a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management based in Chicago. "Combining the NewsGator Social Sites activity stream with the events happening in our Microsoft Dynamics CRM system means our staff have an integrated view of information that can be used to more immediately meet the global real estate needs of our clients, rapidly respond to changing market conditions and be more productive in our actions."
For more information about NewsGator, visit Booth 364 at the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2011.
About NewsGator
As a Microsoft Gold Certified and Depth Managed Partner, NewsGator is helping nearly three million paid users in industries across the globe propel the future of productivity. NewsGator Social Sites delivers robust social technology to the enterprise with proven scalability and security to flagship clients like Accenture, Adidas, Deloitte, Ericsson, General Mills, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kraft Foods, Merck & Co., Unisys Corporation, and the US Army. No other social software vendor can rival our deep integration with the entire Microsoft stack - reducing your total cost of ownership while increasing adoption, collaboration, and innovation. And for all that, Microsoft honored NewsGator as its 2011 US Partner of the Year. We're making SharePoint and Office365 social. Follow us @newsgator! http://www.newsgator.com
SOURCE NewsGator
NewsGator
CONTACT: Melissa Risteff, NewsGator, +1-303-552-2035, mristeff(at)newsgator(dot)com, http://www.newsgator.com, or Ed Marshall, Beaupre, +1-603-559-5816, emarshall(at)beaupre(dot)com, http://www.beaupre.com
Web Site: http://www.newsgator.com
Social computing leader supports prominent enterprise CRM by establishing a strategic alliance with Microsoft Dynamics
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
NewsGator today announced it will provide deep integration support for social with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 in the enterprise. NewsGator and the Microsoft Strategic Partner ISV team have created a strategic alliance for a combined social CRM solution. The combined solution will target the social CRM market that Gartner projects will reach $1 billion in worldwide sales by 2012.
NewsGator is the leading enterprise social computing provider for Microsoft and its myriad of office and collaboration platforms, including SharePoint, Azure, Windows Phone 7, Office 365, and now Dynamics. A key feature of NewsGator Social Sites 2010 is its powerful activity stream that enables interactive conversations around all of an organization's critical work. With the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 integration, the Social Sites Activity Stream can centralize events and content generated - including timely updates on sales opportunities, leads, campaigns, events, or contracts.
Knowledge workers interact most productively in the places where content and document repositories live, which is why NewsGator integrates with Microsoft SharePoint.
"The real power of social computing is realized by sharing knowledge across departments, divisions, and geographies," said Microsoft Dynamics CRM Business Development Manager, Lori Vangerud. "By taking the insights Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is providing to sales, marketing, and service organizations, and bringing those insights into the business mainstream, Social Sites is significantly enhancing their value, leading to better performance."
Social Sites will extract salient information from the sales, marketing, and support organizations - including insights drawn directly from customer interactions - and funnel it into the larger enterprise. Workers can stay focused, without losing out on important departmental level activity.
Through its Social Sites 2010 social computing suite, NewsGator will bring valuable CRM insights from this leading provider into the social collaboration platform - the virtual heart of any organization.
"With 40,000 people in 1,000 locations in 70 countries we need to be on point with our communications to best leverage our teams of experts and satisfy our growing client base," said Gregory Adams, EVP, managing director for Global Information Technology, at Jones Lang LaSalle, a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management based in Chicago. "Combining the NewsGator Social Sites activity stream with the events happening in our Microsoft Dynamics CRM system means our staff have an integrated view of information that can be used to more immediately meet the global real estate needs of our clients, rapidly respond to changing market conditions and be more productive in our actions."
For more information about NewsGator, visit Booth 364 at the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2011.
About NewsGator
As a Microsoft Gold Certified and Depth Managed Partner, NewsGator is helping nearly three million paid users in industries across the globe propel the future of productivity. NewsGator Social Sites delivers robust social technology to the enterprise with proven scalability and security to flagship clients like Accenture, Adidas, Deloitte, Ericsson, General Mills, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kraft Foods, Merck & Co., Unisys Corporation, and the US Army. No other social software vendor can rival our deep integration with the entire Microsoft stack - reducing your total cost of ownership while increasing adoption, collaboration, and innovation. And for all that, Microsoft honored NewsGator as its 2011 US Partner of the Year. We're making SharePoint and Office365 social. Follow us @newsgator! http://www.newsgator.com
SOURCE NewsGator
NewsGator
CONTACT: Melissa Risteff, NewsGator, +1-303-552-2035, mristeff(at)newsgator(dot)com, http://www.newsgator.com, or Ed Marshall, Beaupre, +1-603-559-5816, emarshall(at)beaupre(dot)com, http://www.beaupre.com
Web Site: http://www.newsgator.com
Teradata Automates and Simplifies Analytical Ecosystem Management
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:07:01 AM
Teradata Automates and Simplifies Analytical Ecosystem Management
Synchronized and streamlined data warehouse environment drives faster business value
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the leading analytic data solutions company, today announced the Teradata® Analytical Ecosystem. This comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services enables different Teradata systems to seamlessly work together to deliver analytics and greater insight to users so they can anticipate business opportunities and deliver faster business value. The newest enabler of the portfolio, Teradata® Unity(TM), synchronizes and unifies a company's entire Teradata Analytical Ecosystem.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090909/TERADATALOGO)
Please follow this link to view the full social media version of this news release on Teradata.com http://www.teradata.com/News-Releases/2011/Teradata-Automates-and-Simplifies-Analytical-Ecosystem-Management/
The Teradata Analytical Ecosystem
As companies gather, store, and analyze more data from a growing number of sources, they quickly realize that not all data is equal. Some data supports mission-critical applications and must have continuous availability. Other data may be time-sensitive, with very high value within the first few hours that diminishes over time. Still, other data may require very little access, but it must be retained for historical purposes or to meet regulatory requirements.
To address these needs, companies are building complete analytical ecosystems from their Teradata platforms, augmenting their Teradata Integrated Data Warehouse with one, or more, special purpose Teradata systems. By doing so, companies are optimizing the price, performance, value, and availability characteristics of the data to the platform and creating a very efficient and powerful analytical ecosystem. Key enablers of the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem include the following:
Software
-- Teradata Unity - the latest Teradata product which provides query
routing and database synchronization across Teradata systems
-- Teradata Data Mover - offers intelligent data movement between Teradata
systems
-- Teradata Multi-System Manager - complete monitoring of the entire
ecosystem through sophisticated analysis of components, processes, and
data
-- Teradata Viewpoint - anytime, anywhere, simplified administration with a
zero-client footprint
-- Teradata Database - the most advanced, yet easiest and lowest cost to
use database on the market for data warehousing
Hardware
-- Teradata Purpose-Built Platform Family - designed from the ground-up to
specifically support a businesses' data warehousing and analytic needs
-- Teradata Backup, Archive, and Restore - comprehensive products and
services to ensure the data warehouse is protected
Services
-- Teradata Services - help plan, design, and implement the data warehouse
environment, while providing one-stop 24x7 support
These key enablers work together to transform a multi-system environment into a simplified, robust, intelligent, and orchestrated analytical ecosystem that optimizes the company's investment and supports the business. The Teradata Analytical Ecosystem encompasses the entire Teradata data warehouse environment. It links with the extract, transform and load (ETL) processes to move data from source systems into the Teradata decision-making environment, and then into the business intelligence (BI) systems that deliver reports to end users.
Examples of how companies are employing the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem include the following:
-- A large North American bank uses a customer-facing web application that
must run continuously, without interruption, providing 24x7 service to
its customers. This is achieved by employing a second system, called a
Teradata Data Warehouse Appliance, which works closely with the primary
integrated data warehouse to deliver high availability and make
failovers invisible to users.
-- A leading U.S. retailer augmented their Teradata Integrated Data
Warehouse with a second Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse to
perform historical reporting and trend analysis, and to maintain a
disaster recovery solution. This architectural approach to workload
optimization provides customers more value by allowing them to select
the member of the Teradata platform family within the analytical
ecosystem that is best-suited to evolving workload demands.
-- A major European financial institution employs a Teradata Data Warehouse
Appliance to meet the needs of a division located on another continent,
while also using a Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse and a
Teradata Extreme Data Appliance in the U.S. to house their historical
data. Meeting specific regional or divisional needs is a challenge many
companies face. To address this, businesses often choose to augment
their primary Teradata integrated data warehouse with a second Teradata
system.
"Teradata has a long history of providing exceptionally manageable data warehouse platforms and solutions," said Richard Winter, president, WinterCorp, an independent expert in large scale data management. "The new Teradata Analytical Ecosystem portfolio applies that manageability to a larger arena. Now Teradata has products and services to help the customer deploy multiple analytic data platforms, each optimized for a different type of data or workload, while increasingly managing the whole as one integral environment."
Teradata Unity
"Teradata Unity simplifies management of our customers' Teradata Analytical Ecosystem; it aligns and efficiently manages all Teradata products. It keeps data and databases synchronized across systems, maintains high availability, intelligently routes users and queries between them, and even transparently resubmits a user's query to an alternate system should the primary system be offline," said Scott Gnau, president Teradata Labs, Teradata Corporation.
Teradata is enhancing the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem with its new Teradata Unity product. Teradata Unity is powerful software that links data warehouse components together and delivers intelligent query management in addition to data and database synchronization across the Teradata Analytic Ecosystem. It works with all members of the Teradata Purpose-Built Platform Family and is positioned to assist organizations engaging in high-availability and disaster recovery initiatives, as well as workload optimization across systems.
Teradata Unity seamlessly routes users between Teradata systems based on where the needed data resides. When more than one Teradata System contains the needed data, Teradata Unity intelligently routes the query based on processing resource availability to maximize system utilization. This intelligent routing ensures access for business users and low-maintenance for system administrators. As a result, customers can benefit from a synchronized and unified analytical ecosystem. Teradata Unity is the software framework that is the foundation for delivering new features, which will further enhance automation and management of the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem.
To further automate management of the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem, Teradata Unity keeps databases in synchronization by automatically applying database changes, such as adding or removing tables and performing data updates to multiple systems at once. This provides a benefit to the data warehouse staff by eliminating redundant work.
Teradata Unity also improves the experience of data warehouse end users. Should their queries fail due to a system outage, Teradata Unity will automatically resubmit those failed queries to an alternate Teradata system, which can also satisfy the query. This automated process removes the burden from end users of having to resubmit queries giving them a smooth and uninterrupted user experience.
Teradata Unity brings together all parts of the data warehouse environment into a coordinated, synchronized, and orchestrated Teradata Analytical Ecosystem.
The Teradata Analytical Ecosystem Management portfolio is currently available. Teradata Unity is now available in the Americas and will be available in global markets by end of the year.
Relevant news links
1. "Stay in Sync," Imad Birouty, Jeff Schemanske and Lori Roets, Teradata Magazine http://teradatamagazine.com/v11n03/Connections/Stay-in-Sync/
2. "In Perfect Harmony," Colleen Marble, Teradata Magazine http://teradatamagazine.com/v11n03/Tech2Tech/In-Perfect-Harmony/
3. "Teradata Analytical Ecosystem," Teradata.com http://www.teradata.com/Teradata-Analytical-Ecosystem/
About Teradata
Teradata (NYSE: TDC) is the world's leading analytic data solutions company focused on integrated data warehousing, big data analytics, and business applications. Teradata's innovative products and services empower organizations to integrate, analyze and profit from data for competitive advantage. Visit teradata.com for details.
Get to know Teradata: TwitterFacebookYouTubeLinkedIn
Teradata is a trademark or registered trademark of Teradata Corporation in the United States and other countries.
SOURCE Teradata
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090909/TERADATALOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Teradata
CONTACT: Dan Conway, Teradata Corporation, +1-858-485-3029, dan.conway@teradata.com
Synchronized and streamlined data warehouse environment drives faster business value
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the leading analytic data solutions company, today announced the Teradata® Analytical Ecosystem. This comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services enables different Teradata systems to seamlessly work together to deliver analytics and greater insight to users so they can anticipate business opportunities and deliver faster business value. The newest enabler of the portfolio, Teradata® Unity(TM), synchronizes and unifies a company's entire Teradata Analytical Ecosystem.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090909/TERADATALOGO)
Please follow this link to view the full social media version of this news release on Teradata.com http://www.teradata.com/News-Releases/2011/Teradata-Automates-and-Simplifies-Analytical-Ecosystem-Management/
The Teradata Analytical Ecosystem
As companies gather, store, and analyze more data from a growing number of sources, they quickly realize that not all data is equal. Some data supports mission-critical applications and must have continuous availability. Other data may be time-sensitive, with very high value within the first few hours that diminishes over time. Still, other data may require very little access, but it must be retained for historical purposes or to meet regulatory requirements.
To address these needs, companies are building complete analytical ecosystems from their Teradata platforms, augmenting their Teradata Integrated Data Warehouse with one, or more, special purpose Teradata systems. By doing so, companies are optimizing the price, performance, value, and availability characteristics of the data to the platform and creating a very efficient and powerful analytical ecosystem. Key enablers of the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem include the following:
Software
-- Teradata Unity - the latest Teradata product which provides query
routing and database synchronization across Teradata systems
-- Teradata Data Mover - offers intelligent data movement between Teradata
systems
-- Teradata Multi-System Manager - complete monitoring of the entire
ecosystem through sophisticated analysis of components, processes, and
data
-- Teradata Viewpoint - anytime, anywhere, simplified administration with a
zero-client footprint
-- Teradata Database - the most advanced, yet easiest and lowest cost to
use database on the market for data warehousing
Hardware
-- Teradata Purpose-Built Platform Family - designed from the ground-up to
specifically support a businesses' data warehousing and analytic needs
-- Teradata Backup, Archive, and Restore - comprehensive products and
services to ensure the data warehouse is protected
Services
-- Teradata Services - help plan, design, and implement the data warehouse
environment, while providing one-stop 24x7 support
These key enablers work together to transform a multi-system environment into a simplified, robust, intelligent, and orchestrated analytical ecosystem that optimizes the company's investment and supports the business. The Teradata Analytical Ecosystem encompasses the entire Teradata data warehouse environment. It links with the extract, transform and load (ETL) processes to move data from source systems into the Teradata decision-making environment, and then into the business intelligence (BI) systems that deliver reports to end users.
Examples of how companies are employing the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem include the following:
-- A large North American bank uses a customer-facing web application that
must run continuously, without interruption, providing 24x7 service to
its customers. This is achieved by employing a second system, called a
Teradata Data Warehouse Appliance, which works closely with the primary
integrated data warehouse to deliver high availability and make
failovers invisible to users.
-- A leading U.S. retailer augmented their Teradata Integrated Data
Warehouse with a second Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse to
perform historical reporting and trend analysis, and to maintain a
disaster recovery solution. This architectural approach to workload
optimization provides customers more value by allowing them to select
the member of the Teradata platform family within the analytical
ecosystem that is best-suited to evolving workload demands.
-- A major European financial institution employs a Teradata Data Warehouse
Appliance to meet the needs of a division located on another continent,
while also using a Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse and a
Teradata Extreme Data Appliance in the U.S. to house their historical
data. Meeting specific regional or divisional needs is a challenge many
companies face. To address this, businesses often choose to augment
their primary Teradata integrated data warehouse with a second Teradata
system.
"Teradata has a long history of providing exceptionally manageable data warehouse platforms and solutions," said Richard Winter, president, WinterCorp, an independent expert in large scale data management. "The new Teradata Analytical Ecosystem portfolio applies that manageability to a larger arena. Now Teradata has products and services to help the customer deploy multiple analytic data platforms, each optimized for a different type of data or workload, while increasingly managing the whole as one integral environment."
Teradata Unity
"Teradata Unity simplifies management of our customers' Teradata Analytical Ecosystem; it aligns and efficiently manages all Teradata products. It keeps data and databases synchronized across systems, maintains high availability, intelligently routes users and queries between them, and even transparently resubmits a user's query to an alternate system should the primary system be offline," said Scott Gnau, president Teradata Labs, Teradata Corporation.
Teradata is enhancing the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem with its new Teradata Unity product. Teradata Unity is powerful software that links data warehouse components together and delivers intelligent query management in addition to data and database synchronization across the Teradata Analytic Ecosystem. It works with all members of the Teradata Purpose-Built Platform Family and is positioned to assist organizations engaging in high-availability and disaster recovery initiatives, as well as workload optimization across systems.
Teradata Unity seamlessly routes users between Teradata systems based on where the needed data resides. When more than one Teradata System contains the needed data, Teradata Unity intelligently routes the query based on processing resource availability to maximize system utilization. This intelligent routing ensures access for business users and low-maintenance for system administrators. As a result, customers can benefit from a synchronized and unified analytical ecosystem. Teradata Unity is the software framework that is the foundation for delivering new features, which will further enhance automation and management of the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem.
To further automate management of the Teradata Analytical Ecosystem, Teradata Unity keeps databases in synchronization by automatically applying database changes, such as adding or removing tables and performing data updates to multiple systems at once. This provides a benefit to the data warehouse staff by eliminating redundant work.
Teradata Unity also improves the experience of data warehouse end users. Should their queries fail due to a system outage, Teradata Unity will automatically resubmit those failed queries to an alternate Teradata system, which can also satisfy the query. This automated process removes the burden from end users of having to resubmit queries giving them a smooth and uninterrupted user experience.
Teradata Unity brings together all parts of the data warehouse environment into a coordinated, synchronized, and orchestrated Teradata Analytical Ecosystem.
The Teradata Analytical Ecosystem Management portfolio is currently available. Teradata Unity is now available in the Americas and will be available in global markets by end of the year.
Relevant news links
1. "Stay in Sync," Imad Birouty, Jeff Schemanske and Lori Roets, Teradata Magazine http://teradatamagazine.com/v11n03/Connections/Stay-in-Sync/
2. "In Perfect Harmony," Colleen Marble, Teradata Magazine http://teradatamagazine.com/v11n03/Tech2Tech/In-Perfect-Harmony/
3. "Teradata Analytical Ecosystem," Teradata.com http://www.teradata.com/Teradata-Analytical-Ecosystem/
About Teradata
Teradata (NYSE: TDC) is the world's leading analytic data solutions company focused on integrated data warehousing, big data analytics, and business applications. Teradata's innovative products and services empower organizations to integrate, analyze and profit from data for competitive advantage. Visit teradata.com for details.
Get to know Teradata: TwitterFacebookYouTubeLinkedIn
Teradata is a trademark or registered trademark of Teradata Corporation in the United States and other countries.
SOURCE Teradata
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090909/TERADATALOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Teradata
CONTACT: Dan Conway, Teradata Corporation, +1-858-485-3029, dan.conway@teradata.com
Vaadin TouchKit Enables Enterprise Java Development for iOS
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:07:01 AM
Vaadin TouchKit Enables Enterprise Java Development for iOS
SAN FRANCISCO, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Vaadin Ltd [http://vaadin.com/company ]., the company behind the popular
open source Vaadin Framework, today announced the availability of Vaadin
TouchKit 2.0 [http://vaadin.com/touchkit ]. Vaadin TouchKit is an extension
to Vaadin Framework and it provides a unique approach for rapid iOS mobile
web application development, in pure Java.
"It's commonly accepted fact that supporting mobile devices will be a
priority for enterprises who want to optimize their workforce or to provide
a better mobile user experience for their partners. However, majority of
enterprises do not possess the in-house knowledge or funds to develop native
mobile applications, or they just think that it is too time-consuming.
We wanted to create a tool that can be used to produce native
looking-applications really fast, reducing development time from weeks to
days. Now Java developers can extend their enterprise solutions for mobile
devices without any knowledge of the target mobile platform, writing code
with a language they already master. Small learning curve and easy
deployment may be the parameters that brings your mobile project solid
ROI.", explains Sami Kaksonen, VP, Commercial Products of Vaadin Ltd
[http://vaadin.com/company ].
Web framework based solutions allow enterprises to deploy and manage
their applications when appropriate, not depending on online Application
Store acceptance processes.
Vaadin Framework considerably simplifies the development process by
removing one of the most complex parts - the need of building the
communication layer between the web browser and the server. In addition to
building on the #1 enterprise platform - Java - this server-centric
development approach sets Vaadin apart from the competition. All development
from the mobile UI to the backend system integration can be done in a single
development environment, the one developers are already familiar with.
Vaadin TouchKit [http://vaadin.com/touchkit ] provides a very
cost-effective development model for building HTML5 compatible enterprise
mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.
More information about Vaadin TouchKit is available at
http://www.vaadin.com/touchkit.
About Vaadin
Vaadin Ltd is the company behind the open source Vaadin Framework, used
by professional developers in more than 170 countries to build high-quality
web interfaces for businesses. To download the free Vaadin Framework, or to
find out more about add-on tools, support and services, please visit
http://vaadin.com.
Additional material
- More information about Vaadin TouchKit 2.0:
http://vaadin.com/touchkit [https://vaadin.com/add-ons/touchkit ]
- More information about Vaadin Ltd. :
http://vaadin.com/company
Source: Vaadin Ltd
Press Contacts: Sami Kaksonen, VP Commercial Products, +358-50-5147169, samik@vaadin.com
SAN FRANCISCO, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Vaadin Ltd [http://vaadin.com/company ]., the company behind the popular
open source Vaadin Framework, today announced the availability of Vaadin
TouchKit 2.0 [http://vaadin.com/touchkit ]. Vaadin TouchKit is an extension
to Vaadin Framework and it provides a unique approach for rapid iOS mobile
web application development, in pure Java.
"It's commonly accepted fact that supporting mobile devices will be a
priority for enterprises who want to optimize their workforce or to provide
a better mobile user experience for their partners. However, majority of
enterprises do not possess the in-house knowledge or funds to develop native
mobile applications, or they just think that it is too time-consuming.
We wanted to create a tool that can be used to produce native
looking-applications really fast, reducing development time from weeks to
days. Now Java developers can extend their enterprise solutions for mobile
devices without any knowledge of the target mobile platform, writing code
with a language they already master. Small learning curve and easy
deployment may be the parameters that brings your mobile project solid
ROI.", explains Sami Kaksonen, VP, Commercial Products of Vaadin Ltd
[http://vaadin.com/company ].
Web framework based solutions allow enterprises to deploy and manage
their applications when appropriate, not depending on online Application
Store acceptance processes.
Vaadin Framework considerably simplifies the development process by
removing one of the most complex parts - the need of building the
communication layer between the web browser and the server. In addition to
building on the #1 enterprise platform - Java - this server-centric
development approach sets Vaadin apart from the competition. All development
from the mobile UI to the backend system integration can be done in a single
development environment, the one developers are already familiar with.
Vaadin TouchKit [http://vaadin.com/touchkit ] provides a very
cost-effective development model for building HTML5 compatible enterprise
mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.
More information about Vaadin TouchKit is available at
http://www.vaadin.com/touchkit.
About Vaadin
Vaadin Ltd is the company behind the open source Vaadin Framework, used
by professional developers in more than 170 countries to build high-quality
web interfaces for businesses. To download the free Vaadin Framework, or to
find out more about add-on tools, support and services, please visit
http://vaadin.com.
Additional material
- More information about Vaadin TouchKit 2.0:
http://vaadin.com/touchkit [https://vaadin.com/add-ons/touchkit ]
- More information about Vaadin Ltd. :
http://vaadin.com/company
Source: Vaadin Ltd
Press Contacts: Sami Kaksonen, VP Commercial Products, +358-50-5147169, samik@vaadin.com
Leviton Acquires Obvius Energy Information Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:07:01 AM
Leviton Acquires Obvius Energy Information Solutions
Acquisition to enhance Leviton's leadership position in measurement and verification products for commercial users to make smart decisions on reducing energy use
MELVILLE, New York, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton Manufacturing Company, the leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management systems and commercial data networking solutions, today announces the acquisition of Obvius, a recognized leader of cost-effective hardware solutions to collect energy information. Obvius products offer data acquisition, wireless communications, energy dashboard software and plug-and-play hardware solutions.
The Obvius acquisition will enable Leviton to offer its customers the most complete line of lighting and energy management solutions. A complementary strategic addition to Leviton's current line, Leviton now offers solutions to meet all measurement and verification based opportunities such as smart metering, energy data information, load management and LEED rating achievement.
"Obvius is another key acquisition that supports our leadership in sustainable energy technologies," states Daryoush Larizadeh, Leviton's Chief Operating Officer. "As the leader in lighting energy management solutions, our continued expansion into the measurement and verification market supports our customers' efforts to validate and optimize the performance of their systems in pursuit of LEED credits and reduced energy use. This positions Leviton as a single source solution by providing an integrated approach for tracking, monitoring and verifying energy consumption and implementing cost and carbon footprint reduction."
"With the addition of Obvius' data acquisition technology, Leviton can now offer a fully integrated, single source energy management solution to their established and new customer channels," says Jim Lewis, CEO of Obvius. "We are excited to become part of the Leviton team offering simple, cost-effective energy monitoring solutions that help customers manage their energy usage. In combining our strengths with Leviton's resources and 106 years of experience, Obvius will be even better positioned to deliver our customers innovative energy management solutions."
About Obvius
Founded in 2001 and based in Portland, Oregon, Obvius provides cost-effective, easy-to-use solutions for collecting energy information. Our proven technology allows users to monitor electric, water, gas, environmental and renewable energy information all on one platform--accessible through any web browser. Our products are based on an open architecture allowing our customers to collect and log energy information from virtually any meter or sensor. Perfect for any energy management or Smart Grid application, Obvius continues to deliver world-class data acquisition hardware. We serve a global clientele and continue to drive innovation by simplifying data collection. For more information contact Obvius or visit http://www.obvius.com
About Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. A member of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council), Leviton was founded at the turn of the 20th century, and has grown to become a preeminent leader in the industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of more than 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Nine out of ten buildings and homes throughout North America use products made by Leviton and builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products #1 in brand preference. Leviton products are the smart choice for smart professionals. For more information contact Leviton Manufacturing or visit http://www.leviton.com.
SOURCE Leviton Manufacturing Company
Leviton Manufacturing Company
CONTACT: Bob Freshman, Marketing Manager, +1-503-404-4751, bfreshman@leviton.com
Web Site: http://www.leviton.com
Acquisition to enhance Leviton's leadership position in measurement and verification products for commercial users to make smart decisions on reducing energy use
MELVILLE, New York, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton Manufacturing Company, the leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management systems and commercial data networking solutions, today announces the acquisition of Obvius, a recognized leader of cost-effective hardware solutions to collect energy information. Obvius products offer data acquisition, wireless communications, energy dashboard software and plug-and-play hardware solutions.
The Obvius acquisition will enable Leviton to offer its customers the most complete line of lighting and energy management solutions. A complementary strategic addition to Leviton's current line, Leviton now offers solutions to meet all measurement and verification based opportunities such as smart metering, energy data information, load management and LEED rating achievement.
"Obvius is another key acquisition that supports our leadership in sustainable energy technologies," states Daryoush Larizadeh, Leviton's Chief Operating Officer. "As the leader in lighting energy management solutions, our continued expansion into the measurement and verification market supports our customers' efforts to validate and optimize the performance of their systems in pursuit of LEED credits and reduced energy use. This positions Leviton as a single source solution by providing an integrated approach for tracking, monitoring and verifying energy consumption and implementing cost and carbon footprint reduction."
"With the addition of Obvius' data acquisition technology, Leviton can now offer a fully integrated, single source energy management solution to their established and new customer channels," says Jim Lewis, CEO of Obvius. "We are excited to become part of the Leviton team offering simple, cost-effective energy monitoring solutions that help customers manage their energy usage. In combining our strengths with Leviton's resources and 106 years of experience, Obvius will be even better positioned to deliver our customers innovative energy management solutions."
About Obvius
Founded in 2001 and based in Portland, Oregon, Obvius provides cost-effective, easy-to-use solutions for collecting energy information. Our proven technology allows users to monitor electric, water, gas, environmental and renewable energy information all on one platform--accessible through any web browser. Our products are based on an open architecture allowing our customers to collect and log energy information from virtually any meter or sensor. Perfect for any energy management or Smart Grid application, Obvius continues to deliver world-class data acquisition hardware. We serve a global clientele and continue to drive innovation by simplifying data collection. For more information contact Obvius or visit http://www.obvius.com
About Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. A member of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council), Leviton was founded at the turn of the 20th century, and has grown to become a preeminent leader in the industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of more than 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Nine out of ten buildings and homes throughout North America use products made by Leviton and builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products #1 in brand preference. Leviton products are the smart choice for smart professionals. For more information contact Leviton Manufacturing or visit http://www.leviton.com.
SOURCE Leviton Manufacturing Company
Leviton Manufacturing Company
CONTACT: Bob Freshman, Marketing Manager, +1-503-404-4751, bfreshman@leviton.com
Web Site: http://www.leviton.com
Symmetricom Deploys IEEE 1588 in Over 100 Networks Worldwide
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:49:01 AM
Symmetricom Deploys IEEE 1588 in Over 100 Networks Worldwide
Growing Number of Deployments Signals Commitment to IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Standard for Timing and Sync over Ethernet Backhaul
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Symmetricom®, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced that its best-in-class IEEE 1588 solutions have now been deployed in over 100 networks globally. This milestone signifies strong momentum for PTP among operators and equipment vendors for frequency and phase (timing) synchronization.
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"This is an important milestone for the mobile backhaul market as it accelerates the transition from TDM to packet networks," said Manish Gupta, vice president of marketing at Symmetricom. "PTP is proven standards based technology with a large ecosystem supporting interoperability and seamless implementation in carrier networks of all sizes across the world."
Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has proved the successful integration of Symmetricom's TimeProvider® 5000 IEEE 1588 Grandmaster Clock into their Mobile Backhaul solution and NetAct management system with more than 75 deployments serving more than 60,000 cellular base stations worldwide.
"We are seeing solid traction for PTP globally, as carriers are realizing that it is an ideal solution for ensuring service continuity when migrating from TDM networks to packet," said Martin Brundert, head of solutions management at Nokia Siemens Networks. "NSN and Symmetricom have worked closely over two years on timing over packet in our mobile backhaul solution and network management and we look forward to continued collaboration between the two companies."
Precision Time Protocol is an IEEE standard technology developed for IP-based networks to deliver both frequency and phase synchronization. IEEE 1588-based solutions are now widely deployed across multiple Ethernet backhaul networks, and PTP is the one technology that operators have come to rely on as legacy TDM technologies are displaced by Ethernet. Symmetricom provides a suite of best-in-class PTP solutions that address a wide variety of applications ranging from precise synchronization and high-capacity time stamping to the test and measurement of PTP networks.
For more information on Symmetricom's IEEE 1588 PTP solutions, please visit: http://www.symmetricom.com/products/ieee-1588-ptp-solutions/
Keep up with the latest Symmetricom news on Twitter by following us at @Symmetricom.
About Symmetricom, Inc.
Symmetricom (NASDAQ: SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS® timing. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com.
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Symmetricom, Inc.
CONTACT: Tracy Schriver of Symmetricom, Inc., +1-707-636-1908, tschriver@symmetricom.com; or Liam Rose of GolinHarris, +1-415-318-4380, lrose@golinharris.com, for Symmetricom
Web Site: http://www.symmetricom.com
Growing Number of Deployments Signals Commitment to IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Standard for Timing and Sync over Ethernet Backhaul
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Symmetricom®, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced that its best-in-class IEEE 1588 solutions have now been deployed in over 100 networks globally. This milestone signifies strong momentum for PTP among operators and equipment vendors for frequency and phase (timing) synchronization.
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"This is an important milestone for the mobile backhaul market as it accelerates the transition from TDM to packet networks," said Manish Gupta, vice president of marketing at Symmetricom. "PTP is proven standards based technology with a large ecosystem supporting interoperability and seamless implementation in carrier networks of all sizes across the world."
Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has proved the successful integration of Symmetricom's TimeProvider® 5000 IEEE 1588 Grandmaster Clock into their Mobile Backhaul solution and NetAct management system with more than 75 deployments serving more than 60,000 cellular base stations worldwide.
"We are seeing solid traction for PTP globally, as carriers are realizing that it is an ideal solution for ensuring service continuity when migrating from TDM networks to packet," said Martin Brundert, head of solutions management at Nokia Siemens Networks. "NSN and Symmetricom have worked closely over two years on timing over packet in our mobile backhaul solution and network management and we look forward to continued collaboration between the two companies."
Precision Time Protocol is an IEEE standard technology developed for IP-based networks to deliver both frequency and phase synchronization. IEEE 1588-based solutions are now widely deployed across multiple Ethernet backhaul networks, and PTP is the one technology that operators have come to rely on as legacy TDM technologies are displaced by Ethernet. Symmetricom provides a suite of best-in-class PTP solutions that address a wide variety of applications ranging from precise synchronization and high-capacity time stamping to the test and measurement of PTP networks.
For more information on Symmetricom's IEEE 1588 PTP solutions, please visit: http://www.symmetricom.com/products/ieee-1588-ptp-solutions/
Keep up with the latest Symmetricom news on Twitter by following us at @Symmetricom.
About Symmetricom, Inc.
Symmetricom (NASDAQ: SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS® timing. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com.
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Symmetricom, Inc.
CONTACT: Tracy Schriver of Symmetricom, Inc., +1-707-636-1908, tschriver@symmetricom.com; or Liam Rose of GolinHarris, +1-415-318-4380, lrose@golinharris.com, for Symmetricom
Web Site: http://www.symmetricom.com
Dungeons & Dragons Unleashed on Facebook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:35:01 AM
Dungeons & Dragons Unleashed on Facebook
LOS ANGELES, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter enters open beta
phase
The first name in roleplaying games is taking another step in its
storied pop culture history as Atari brings Dungeons & Dragons to the
Facebook platform. Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and
producers of interactive entertainment, released Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes
of Neverwinter into its "open beta" period on September 15, bringing the
ultimate RPG brand to the ultimate social platform.
"Heroes of Neverwinter delivers a high level of depth, polish and
authenticity that will fundamentally change the way players think of RPG
gaming on social platforms," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari,
Inc. "Existing fans of the D&D franchise will find the translation
compelling in all areas of the gameplay experience, while more casual gamers
will find the adaptation accessible and intuitive."
Legions of Halflings, Dragonborn and Eladrin will sharpen their blades
and ready their spells as Facebook players around the world create their
unique heroes and set forth for adventure! Explore over 50 dungeons, battle
over 40 unique monsters, learn over 30 unique skills and discover hundreds
of powerful magic items. Gamers can even take on the role of Dungeon Master
and create their own adventures for friends and other players to explore.
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter will be the deepest RPG experience
ever to reach the Facebook platform.
Play the game today, at
http://apps.facebook.com/neverwinterheroes/?track=UsPR&kt_tu=partner,
and follow Heroes of Neverwinter at
http://www.facebook.com/heroesofneverwinter.
About ATARI, SA
Atari ( http://www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global
interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of
video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more
than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like
Asteroids(R), Centipede(R), Missile Command(R), Pong(R), Test Drive(R),
Backyard Sports(R), Deer Hunter(R), Ghostbusters(R), and Rollercoaster
Tycoon(R). Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering
compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook(R) and digital download), on
smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also
develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles
from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand
and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.
(c) 2011 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark
and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter
are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and in other
countries, and are used with permission.
Source: Atari
Matt Clark, +1-212-981-5158, matt_clark@dkcnews.com, or Debra Duffy, +1-212-981-5129, debra_duffy@dkcnews.com, both of DKC
LOS ANGELES, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter enters open beta
phase
The first name in roleplaying games is taking another step in its
storied pop culture history as Atari brings Dungeons & Dragons to the
Facebook platform. Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and
producers of interactive entertainment, released Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes
of Neverwinter into its "open beta" period on September 15, bringing the
ultimate RPG brand to the ultimate social platform.
"Heroes of Neverwinter delivers a high level of depth, polish and
authenticity that will fundamentally change the way players think of RPG
gaming on social platforms," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari,
Inc. "Existing fans of the D&D franchise will find the translation
compelling in all areas of the gameplay experience, while more casual gamers
will find the adaptation accessible and intuitive."
Legions of Halflings, Dragonborn and Eladrin will sharpen their blades
and ready their spells as Facebook players around the world create their
unique heroes and set forth for adventure! Explore over 50 dungeons, battle
over 40 unique monsters, learn over 30 unique skills and discover hundreds
of powerful magic items. Gamers can even take on the role of Dungeon Master
and create their own adventures for friends and other players to explore.
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter will be the deepest RPG experience
ever to reach the Facebook platform.
Play the game today, at
http://apps.facebook.com/neverwinterheroes/?track=UsPR&kt_tu=partner,
and follow Heroes of Neverwinter at
http://www.facebook.com/heroesofneverwinter.
About ATARI, SA
Atari ( http://www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global
interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of
video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more
than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like
Asteroids(R), Centipede(R), Missile Command(R), Pong(R), Test Drive(R),
Backyard Sports(R), Deer Hunter(R), Ghostbusters(R), and Rollercoaster
Tycoon(R). Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering
compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook(R) and digital download), on
smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also
develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles
from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand
and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.
(c) 2011 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark
and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter
are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and in other
countries, and are used with permission.
Source: Atari
Matt Clark, +1-212-981-5158, matt_clark@dkcnews.com, or Debra Duffy, +1-212-981-5129, debra_duffy@dkcnews.com, both of DKC
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:21:01 AM
AXA Equitable Launches Apple iPad® App for Life Insurance
Through Stories, Quizzes and Calculators App Encourages Understanding of Protection Needs
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company announced today a new life insurance app for the Apple iPad® mobile digital device. The app offers iPad users an engaging way to learn how AXA Equitable's Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) (Athena IUL) insurance product can help address multiple needs, including death benefit coverage, cash value accumulation potential and down market risk management.
"Assessing one's life insurance needs can be a daunting task," said Connie O'Brien, senior vice president of Internet Strategy and Development for AXA Equitable. "We've created our iPad app to help break down that barrier and make it easier for people to learn how to protect their loved ones and businesses."
O'Brien continued, "Our customer research indicates that people want to be more informed about their financial product choices and they expect on-demand access to information. AXA Equitable's Athena IUL iPad app is a response to this demand. Through interactive touch screens and engaging real life scenarios, we're conveniently connecting iPad users to financial information that can help them make important decisions, in the way that they want to receive it."
AXA Equitable's iPad app uses personal storytelling to explain how its indexed UL can work for different people at different life stages. Users can also tap into a "You" feature to simulate their own personal situation by selecting individual priorities. Playful "think fast" pop-up quizzes throughout the app educate users about financial facts concerning life insurance.
The app also offers a series of calculators to guide users in understanding and determining their financial protection needs, including a:
-- Needs analysis calculator that helps users identify financial
objectives, from protecting families and businesses to building cash
value for other financial needs such as college tuition or retirement
income.
-- Hypothetical Historical Returns Calculator that demonstrates the
relationship of historical index returns to certain hypothetical
assumptions about the value of indexed options available in Athena
Indexed Universal Life. Athena IUL offers interest crediting linked to
the movement of three major market indices, subject to the policy's
Growth Cap Rate and Participation Rate for each option, with a built-in
guaranteed floor to help protect against index declines.
-- Premium Calculator that provides an approximate monthly hypothetical
premium to pay into the policy.
This free app is now available in the AXA Equitable iTunes store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/athena-indexed-universal-life/id454464832?mt=8
For information about AXA Equitable's suite of mobile financial tools and calculators, please visit our online Learning Center. More information about Athena Index Universal Life can also be found at http://www.axa-equitable.com.
About AXA Equitable
In business since 1859, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (NY, NY) is a leading financial protection company and one of the nation's premier providers of life insurance, annuity, and financial products and services. The company's products and services are distributed to individuals and business owners through its retail distribution channel, AXA Advisors, LLC (member FINRA, SIPC) and to the financial services market through its wholesale distribution channel, AXA Distributors, LLC. Find AXA Equitable on Facebook and Twitter or visit the company's multi-media newsroom The Source @ AXA Equitable.
All calculators within the iPad app are informational tools intended to help you understand certain aspects of the Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) life insurance policy. You should read the product brochure for more information and contact your financial professional and request a complete personalized basic policy illustration and a specimen policy for more complete details. All guarantees are based solely on the claims-paying ability of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) is a flexible premium universal life insurance policy with index-linked interest options. These policies have limitations. Certain types of policies, features and benefits may not be available in all jurisdictions or may be different. In the state of New Jersey, Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) is referred to as "flexible premium universal life insurance with equity-linked interest options." Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) is issued by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (AXA Equitable), NY, NY, and distributed by AXA Network, LLC and its insurance agency subsidiaries, and AXA Distributors, LLC. AXA Equitable, AXA Network and AXA Distributors are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Policy form #ICC 10-200 or state variations
AXA Equitable, a subsidiary of AXA Financial Inc., is part of the global AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial protection strategies and wealth management. "AXA Group" refers to AXA, a French holding company for an international group of insurance and financial services companies together with its direct and indirect consolidated subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.axa-equitable.com.
SOURCE AXA Equitable
AXA Equitable
CONTACT: Discretion Winter, +1-212-314-2968, discretion.winter@axa-equitable.com, or Jo Ann Tizzano, +1-212-314-2979, joann.m.tizzano@axa-equitable.com
Web Site: http://www.axa-equitable.com
Through Stories, Quizzes and Calculators App Encourages Understanding of Protection Needs
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company announced today a new life insurance app for the Apple iPad® mobile digital device. The app offers iPad users an engaging way to learn how AXA Equitable's Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) (Athena IUL) insurance product can help address multiple needs, including death benefit coverage, cash value accumulation potential and down market risk management.
"Assessing one's life insurance needs can be a daunting task," said Connie O'Brien, senior vice president of Internet Strategy and Development for AXA Equitable. "We've created our iPad app to help break down that barrier and make it easier for people to learn how to protect their loved ones and businesses."
O'Brien continued, "Our customer research indicates that people want to be more informed about their financial product choices and they expect on-demand access to information. AXA Equitable's Athena IUL iPad app is a response to this demand. Through interactive touch screens and engaging real life scenarios, we're conveniently connecting iPad users to financial information that can help them make important decisions, in the way that they want to receive it."
AXA Equitable's iPad app uses personal storytelling to explain how its indexed UL can work for different people at different life stages. Users can also tap into a "You" feature to simulate their own personal situation by selecting individual priorities. Playful "think fast" pop-up quizzes throughout the app educate users about financial facts concerning life insurance.
The app also offers a series of calculators to guide users in understanding and determining their financial protection needs, including a:
-- Needs analysis calculator that helps users identify financial
objectives, from protecting families and businesses to building cash
value for other financial needs such as college tuition or retirement
income.
-- Hypothetical Historical Returns Calculator that demonstrates the
relationship of historical index returns to certain hypothetical
assumptions about the value of indexed options available in Athena
Indexed Universal Life. Athena IUL offers interest crediting linked to
the movement of three major market indices, subject to the policy's
Growth Cap Rate and Participation Rate for each option, with a built-in
guaranteed floor to help protect against index declines.
-- Premium Calculator that provides an approximate monthly hypothetical
premium to pay into the policy.
This free app is now available in the AXA Equitable iTunes store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/athena-indexed-universal-life/id454464832?mt=8
For information about AXA Equitable's suite of mobile financial tools and calculators, please visit our online Learning Center. More information about Athena Index Universal Life can also be found at http://www.axa-equitable.com.
About AXA Equitable
In business since 1859, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (NY, NY) is a leading financial protection company and one of the nation's premier providers of life insurance, annuity, and financial products and services. The company's products and services are distributed to individuals and business owners through its retail distribution channel, AXA Advisors, LLC (member FINRA, SIPC) and to the financial services market through its wholesale distribution channel, AXA Distributors, LLC. Find AXA Equitable on Facebook and Twitter or visit the company's multi-media newsroom The Source @ AXA Equitable.
All calculators within the iPad app are informational tools intended to help you understand certain aspects of the Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) life insurance policy. You should read the product brochure for more information and contact your financial professional and request a complete personalized basic policy illustration and a specimen policy for more complete details. All guarantees are based solely on the claims-paying ability of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) is a flexible premium universal life insurance policy with index-linked interest options. These policies have limitations. Certain types of policies, features and benefits may not be available in all jurisdictions or may be different. In the state of New Jersey, Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) is referred to as "flexible premium universal life insurance with equity-linked interest options." Athena Indexed Universal Life(SM) is issued by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (AXA Equitable), NY, NY, and distributed by AXA Network, LLC and its insurance agency subsidiaries, and AXA Distributors, LLC. AXA Equitable, AXA Network and AXA Distributors are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Policy form #ICC 10-200 or state variations
AXA Equitable, a subsidiary of AXA Financial Inc., is part of the global AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial protection strategies and wealth management. "AXA Group" refers to AXA, a French holding company for an international group of insurance and financial services companies together with its direct and indirect consolidated subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.axa-equitable.com.
SOURCE AXA Equitable
AXA Equitable
CONTACT: Discretion Winter, +1-212-314-2968, discretion.winter@axa-equitable.com, or Jo Ann Tizzano, +1-212-314-2979, joann.m.tizzano@axa-equitable.com
Web Site: http://www.axa-equitable.com
WowWe General Release Has More Than 200 New Features
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:21:01 AM
WowWe General Release Has More Than 200 New Features
The value leader in video communications also expands its global content delivery network
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WowWe Inc. continues to expand its lead in the video communications marketplace with the release today of its fully operational video email and conferencing platform.
The release ends the beta stage for WowWe, which launched less than a year ago. In conjunction with the release, WowWe has expanded its global content delivery network (CDN), with new servers in the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia.
The revamped WowWe platform adds many new features, including the ability to send a video email to up to 1,000 contacts with a single click.
Other new and existing WowWe features include:
-- State-of-the-art, easy-to-use video email
-- Video conferencing with up to 100 participants in one meeting
-- Desktop sharing, white boards, text chat and professional-quality
audio/video players
-- Unlimited contact manager
-- Unlimited video storage
-- Drag and drop uploads to the most popular social media sites
-- Real time reporting to gauge the effectiveness of your messages
-- More than 300 ready-to-use video email templates
-- A custom template builder and uni-code text for non-English characters
WowWe has kept the price of their product to just $20 a month, a mind-bogglingly low five cent increase over the beta product. That makes WowWe the clear value leader in the exploding market for video email and conferencing.
"WowWe has always had what is takes to maintain longevity in the marketplace," says CEO Bill Starkey. "We continue to develop and offer intuitive products at the best value. Product acceptance and market share is impressive with over 600,000 users in the month of September. WowWe's current momentum continues to accelerate and is destined to become a recognized brand worldwide."
For more information, visit WowWe at http://www.iwowwe.com or contact Casey Minshew at 281-973-2544 or casey@iwowwesupport.com.
SOURCE WowWe Inc.
WowWe Inc.
Web Site: http://www.iwowwe.com
The value leader in video communications also expands its global content delivery network
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WowWe Inc. continues to expand its lead in the video communications marketplace with the release today of its fully operational video email and conferencing platform.
The release ends the beta stage for WowWe, which launched less than a year ago. In conjunction with the release, WowWe has expanded its global content delivery network (CDN), with new servers in the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia.
The revamped WowWe platform adds many new features, including the ability to send a video email to up to 1,000 contacts with a single click.
Other new and existing WowWe features include:
-- State-of-the-art, easy-to-use video email
-- Video conferencing with up to 100 participants in one meeting
-- Desktop sharing, white boards, text chat and professional-quality
audio/video players
-- Unlimited contact manager
-- Unlimited video storage
-- Drag and drop uploads to the most popular social media sites
-- Real time reporting to gauge the effectiveness of your messages
-- More than 300 ready-to-use video email templates
-- A custom template builder and uni-code text for non-English characters
WowWe has kept the price of their product to just $20 a month, a mind-bogglingly low five cent increase over the beta product. That makes WowWe the clear value leader in the exploding market for video email and conferencing.
"WowWe has always had what is takes to maintain longevity in the marketplace," says CEO Bill Starkey. "We continue to develop and offer intuitive products at the best value. Product acceptance and market share is impressive with over 600,000 users in the month of September. WowWe's current momentum continues to accelerate and is destined to become a recognized brand worldwide."
For more information, visit WowWe at http://www.iwowwe.com or contact Casey Minshew at 281-973-2544 or casey@iwowwesupport.com.
SOURCE WowWe Inc.
WowWe Inc.
Web Site: http://www.iwowwe.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:42:01 AM
Sony Computer Entertainment Introduces New Exclusive Games Available 'Only On PlayStation®Network'
Spend $60 or More on PlayStation Network or Sony Entertainment Network Services throughout October and Receive $10 Back in November
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced "Only On PlayStation®Network," a new program featuring a steady stream of exclusive games releasing throughout the month of October. Starting tomorrow, the PlayStation Network community in North America will find new exclusive downloadable games in the PlayStation®Store every Tuesday in October, including highly-anticipated Pub Fund titles Eufloria and Okabu, as well as inFAMOUS(TM): Festival of Blood and PixelJunk® Sidescroller. As an added bonus, PlayStation®Plus subscribers will receive a 20% discount during the launch week of each "Only On PlayStation Network" game.
Celebrating the release of all this great content, PlayStation Network and Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) users are eligible to receive $10 in store credit in November if they spend $60 or more out of their PlayStation Network/SEN Wallet throughout the month of October. Spending includes purchases of new games featured in "Only On PlayStation Network," anything in the extensive library of games, add-ons, movies, TV shows and more in the PlayStation Store, paid PlayStation Plus and Music Unlimited subscriptions, video rentals or purchases from Video Unlimited as well as anything bought in PlayStation®Home.
"'Only On PlayStation Network' is our line of great exclusive games that users can count on to deliver exciting game experiences that can't be found anywhere else," said Susan Panico, senior director of PlayStation Network, SCEA. "This strong initial content offering, combined with the day one discounts for PlayStation Plus subscribers and the 'Spend $60, Get $10 Back' promotion, makes PlayStation Network the premier destination for digital content."
The "Only On PlayStation Network" lineup is:
October 4:
-- Eufloria - Developed by Omni Systems, Eufloria is an addictive ambient
game of space exploration and conquest, plant growth and bio mechanical
evolution. Explore a beautifully realized universe rendered in a style
that is unique and compelling. Conquer asteroids in deep space and use
their resources to literally grow and nurture semi-organic plants and
creatures to do your bidding.
-- Rochard(TM) - Developed by Recoil Games and published by Sony Online
Entertainment LLC, Rochard is a unique gravity-defying, side-scrolling,
puzzle-platforming, astro-mining action adventure game. Featuring a
resourceful hero, ominous villains, rugged machinery, big explosions,
even bigger stunts and sharp one-liners, Rochard tests players'
coordination and wits as they use gravity to their advantage, changing
it at will to solve environmental puzzles and advance through each
level.
October 11:
-- Sideway: New York(TM) - Developed by Playbrains Inc. and published by
Sony Online Entertainment LLC, Sideway: New York is a 2D adventure
platformer set in a 3D world. Sideway offers players the chance to leave
their mark on the city as they help rescue friends and defeat Spray, a
sinister tagger who wants to dominate both Sideway and the real world in
this unique side-scroller.
October 13:
-- Sodium Collection - This PlayStation Home value pack includes the
SodiumOne Pilot's Jacket, which unlocks the full 50-level tank combat
Salt Shooter game, and weapon upgrades for your SodiumOne tank. Also
included is a variety of upgrades for Sodium 2: Project Velocity, a
high-speed, free-to-play, futuristic multiplayer racing game exclusive
to PlayStation Home, and the wildly-popular Blaster's Paradise personal
space, which hosts a tabletop version of Salt Shooter. Buy from the
PlayStation Store and play in PlayStation Home.
October 18:
-- Okabu - Developed by Hand Circus, Okabu is an action-puzzler, where
players will guide Kumulo, Nimbe and four cloud-flying heroes as they
battle to save their people and their world from the industrialized
threat of the Doza. Dive into a hyper-tactile toybox world filled with a
huge number of puzzles, playthings, adorable creatures and devious
machines spread across an epic co-op campaign.
-- RocketBirds - Developed by Ratloop Asia, RocketBirds offers players the
chance to annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform
adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns with stereoscopic
3D support. Destroy enemies with a slew of weapons and illuminate the
secrets to his past while uncovering the real enemies of Albatropolis.
October 25:
-- inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood - Developed by Sucker Punch, inFAMOUS:
Festival of Blood explores the darker side of the inFAMOUS universe as
vampires swarm New Marais, and revered superhero Cole MacGrath has been
bitten. To save his soul and city, he has just one night to find and
kill the head vampire. inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood features hours of
new gameplay, PlayStation®Move compatibility, themed environment
settings and new characters/enemies.
-- PixelJunk Sidescroller - Developed by Q-Games, the popular PixelJunk
series goes old-school with a completely retro side-scrolling shooter
that reinvents the genre from the ground up while maintaining that
nostalgic feeling. Dodge flurries of alien bullets and strategically
upgrade weapons while battling through sweeping stages full of hazardous
fluid and endless shooting mayhem.
In addition, the "Only On PlayStation Network" program will feature a selection of rare classic games that will be added to the PlayStation Store on October 4, including critically-acclaimed titles God Hand, GrimGrimoire, Maximo: Ghosts to Glory, Odin Sphere and Ring of Red.
For additional information about the "Only On PlayStation Network" lineup of exclusive games playable on the PlayStation®3 system, please visit: http://us.playstation.com/onlyonPSN/ or review the "Only ON PlayStation Network" terms and conditions: http://us.playstation.com/psn/onlyonpsn/terms-and-conditions/index.htm.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America
Sony Computer Entertainment America
CONTACT: Ron Eagle, +1-858-824-5585, Ron_Eagle@playstation.sony.com, or Karen Spearrin, +1-650-655-6024, Karen_Spearrin@playstation.sony.com
Web Site: http://www.us.playstation.com
Spend $60 or More on PlayStation Network or Sony Entertainment Network Services throughout October and Receive $10 Back in November
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced "Only On PlayStation®Network," a new program featuring a steady stream of exclusive games releasing throughout the month of October. Starting tomorrow, the PlayStation Network community in North America will find new exclusive downloadable games in the PlayStation®Store every Tuesday in October, including highly-anticipated Pub Fund titles Eufloria and Okabu, as well as inFAMOUS(TM): Festival of Blood and PixelJunk® Sidescroller. As an added bonus, PlayStation®Plus subscribers will receive a 20% discount during the launch week of each "Only On PlayStation Network" game.
Celebrating the release of all this great content, PlayStation Network and Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) users are eligible to receive $10 in store credit in November if they spend $60 or more out of their PlayStation Network/SEN Wallet throughout the month of October. Spending includes purchases of new games featured in "Only On PlayStation Network," anything in the extensive library of games, add-ons, movies, TV shows and more in the PlayStation Store, paid PlayStation Plus and Music Unlimited subscriptions, video rentals or purchases from Video Unlimited as well as anything bought in PlayStation®Home.
"'Only On PlayStation Network' is our line of great exclusive games that users can count on to deliver exciting game experiences that can't be found anywhere else," said Susan Panico, senior director of PlayStation Network, SCEA. "This strong initial content offering, combined with the day one discounts for PlayStation Plus subscribers and the 'Spend $60, Get $10 Back' promotion, makes PlayStation Network the premier destination for digital content."
The "Only On PlayStation Network" lineup is:
October 4:
-- Eufloria - Developed by Omni Systems, Eufloria is an addictive ambient
game of space exploration and conquest, plant growth and bio mechanical
evolution. Explore a beautifully realized universe rendered in a style
that is unique and compelling. Conquer asteroids in deep space and use
their resources to literally grow and nurture semi-organic plants and
creatures to do your bidding.
-- Rochard(TM) - Developed by Recoil Games and published by Sony Online
Entertainment LLC, Rochard is a unique gravity-defying, side-scrolling,
puzzle-platforming, astro-mining action adventure game. Featuring a
resourceful hero, ominous villains, rugged machinery, big explosions,
even bigger stunts and sharp one-liners, Rochard tests players'
coordination and wits as they use gravity to their advantage, changing
it at will to solve environmental puzzles and advance through each
level.
October 11:
-- Sideway: New York(TM) - Developed by Playbrains Inc. and published by
Sony Online Entertainment LLC, Sideway: New York is a 2D adventure
platformer set in a 3D world. Sideway offers players the chance to leave
their mark on the city as they help rescue friends and defeat Spray, a
sinister tagger who wants to dominate both Sideway and the real world in
this unique side-scroller.
October 13:
-- Sodium Collection - This PlayStation Home value pack includes the
SodiumOne Pilot's Jacket, which unlocks the full 50-level tank combat
Salt Shooter game, and weapon upgrades for your SodiumOne tank. Also
included is a variety of upgrades for Sodium 2: Project Velocity, a
high-speed, free-to-play, futuristic multiplayer racing game exclusive
to PlayStation Home, and the wildly-popular Blaster's Paradise personal
space, which hosts a tabletop version of Salt Shooter. Buy from the
PlayStation Store and play in PlayStation Home.
October 18:
-- Okabu - Developed by Hand Circus, Okabu is an action-puzzler, where
players will guide Kumulo, Nimbe and four cloud-flying heroes as they
battle to save their people and their world from the industrialized
threat of the Doza. Dive into a hyper-tactile toybox world filled with a
huge number of puzzles, playthings, adorable creatures and devious
machines spread across an epic co-op campaign.
-- RocketBirds - Developed by Ratloop Asia, RocketBirds offers players the
chance to annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform
adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns with stereoscopic
3D support. Destroy enemies with a slew of weapons and illuminate the
secrets to his past while uncovering the real enemies of Albatropolis.
October 25:
-- inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood - Developed by Sucker Punch, inFAMOUS:
Festival of Blood explores the darker side of the inFAMOUS universe as
vampires swarm New Marais, and revered superhero Cole MacGrath has been
bitten. To save his soul and city, he has just one night to find and
kill the head vampire. inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood features hours of
new gameplay, PlayStation®Move compatibility, themed environment
settings and new characters/enemies.
-- PixelJunk Sidescroller - Developed by Q-Games, the popular PixelJunk
series goes old-school with a completely retro side-scrolling shooter
that reinvents the genre from the ground up while maintaining that
nostalgic feeling. Dodge flurries of alien bullets and strategically
upgrade weapons while battling through sweeping stages full of hazardous
fluid and endless shooting mayhem.
In addition, the "Only On PlayStation Network" program will feature a selection of rare classic games that will be added to the PlayStation Store on October 4, including critically-acclaimed titles God Hand, GrimGrimoire, Maximo: Ghosts to Glory, Odin Sphere and Ring of Red.
For additional information about the "Only On PlayStation Network" lineup of exclusive games playable on the PlayStation®3 system, please visit: http://us.playstation.com/onlyonPSN/ or review the "Only ON PlayStation Network" terms and conditions: http://us.playstation.com/psn/onlyonpsn/terms-and-conditions/index.htm.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America
Sony Computer Entertainment America
CONTACT: Ron Eagle, +1-858-824-5585, Ron_Eagle@playstation.sony.com, or Karen Spearrin, +1-650-655-6024, Karen_Spearrin@playstation.sony.com
Web Site: http://www.us.playstation.com
Dungeons & Dragons Unleashed on Facebook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:28:01 AM
Dungeons & Dragons Unleashed on Facebook
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter enters open beta phase
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The first name in roleplaying games is taking another step in its storied pop culture history as Atari brings Dungeons & Dragons to the Facebook platform. Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, released Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter into its "open beta" period on September 15, bringing the ultimate RPG brand to the ultimate social platform.
"Heroes of Neverwinter delivers a high level of depth, polish and authenticity that will fundamentally change the way players think of RPG gaming on social platforms," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "Existing fans of the D&D franchise will find the translation compelling in all areas of the gameplay experience, while more casual gamers will find the adaptation accessible and intuitive."
Legions of Halflings, Dragonborn and Eladrin will sharpen their blades and ready their spells as Facebook players around the world create their unique heroes and set forth for adventure! Explore over 50 dungeons, battle over 40 unique monsters, learn over 30 unique skills and discover hundreds of powerful magic items. Gamers can even take on the role of Dungeon Master and create their own adventures for friends and other players to explore. Dungeons & Dragons:Heroes of Neverwinter will be the deepest RPG experience ever to reach the Facebook platform.
Play the game today, at http://apps.facebook.com/neverwinterheroes/?track=UsPR&kt_tu=partner, and follow Heroes of Neverwinter at http://www.facebook.com/heroesofneverwinter.
About ATARI, SA
Atari (http://www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook® and digital download), on smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.
© 2011 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and in other countries, and are used with permission.
SOURCE Atari
Atari
CONTACT: Matt Clark, +1-212-981-5158, matt_clark@dkcnews.com, or Debra Duffy, +1-212-981-5129, debra_duffy@dkcnews.com, both of DKC
Web Site: http://www.atari.com
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter enters open beta phase
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The first name in roleplaying games is taking another step in its storied pop culture history as Atari brings Dungeons & Dragons to the Facebook platform. Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, released Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter into its "open beta" period on September 15, bringing the ultimate RPG brand to the ultimate social platform.
"Heroes of Neverwinter delivers a high level of depth, polish and authenticity that will fundamentally change the way players think of RPG gaming on social platforms," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "Existing fans of the D&D franchise will find the translation compelling in all areas of the gameplay experience, while more casual gamers will find the adaptation accessible and intuitive."
Legions of Halflings, Dragonborn and Eladrin will sharpen their blades and ready their spells as Facebook players around the world create their unique heroes and set forth for adventure! Explore over 50 dungeons, battle over 40 unique monsters, learn over 30 unique skills and discover hundreds of powerful magic items. Gamers can even take on the role of Dungeon Master and create their own adventures for friends and other players to explore. Dungeons & Dragons:Heroes of Neverwinter will be the deepest RPG experience ever to reach the Facebook platform.
Play the game today, at http://apps.facebook.com/neverwinterheroes/?track=UsPR&kt_tu=partner, and follow Heroes of Neverwinter at http://www.facebook.com/heroesofneverwinter.
About ATARI, SA
Atari (http://www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook® and digital download), on smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.
© 2011 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and in other countries, and are used with permission.
SOURCE Atari
Atari
CONTACT: Matt Clark, +1-212-981-5158, matt_clark@dkcnews.com, or Debra Duffy, +1-212-981-5129, debra_duffy@dkcnews.com, both of DKC
Web Site: http://www.atari.com
DCIM Leader, Viridity Software, to Discuss Data Center Infrastructure Management Trends and Best Practices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:28:01 AM
DCIM Leader, Viridity Software, to Discuss Data Center Infrastructure Management Trends and Best Practices
Will Also Elaborate on How to Get Started with Data Center Chargebacks
BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
October 6, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Viridity Software Webinar: Data Center Infrastructure Trends
As "data center infrastructure management" or "DCIM" evolves into a familiar industry-wide accepted term to define a unique discipline, and range of supporting technology solutions, whose goal it is to integrate facilities and IT management, what does "bridging the departmental gap" really mean? Where are the gaps? How are they impacting today's data center and business environments? And, how can IT and facilities management benefit from bringing DCIM into the mix? Join Michael Tresh, Director of Product Management and Marketing, Viridity Software, as he discusses legacy, current and future data center infrastructure management and why DCIM is becoming a de facto standard industry best practice.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091109/NE07420LOGO )
October 20, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Viridity Software Webinar: Getting Started with Data Center Chargebacks
Executives are increasingly focused on understanding infrastructure and operations in data centers in order to fairly distribute the costs of these services to their users. While Data Center Managers try to determine the most efficient way of collecting the data, most current software tools only look at a narrow range of information, leaving them with an incomplete and inaccurate picture of what is going on. Viridity Software looks at both sides of the equation, including IT usage and power consumption, to deliver customized chargeback reports. Join Michael Tresh, Director of Product Management and Marketing, Viridity Software, as he discusses how to get started with monitoring assets for chargeback reporting.
Please visit the Viridity Software Events Page and Webinar Page often for a continuously updated schedule of activity.
About Viridity Software
Based in Burlington, MA, Viridity Software is the leading provider of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software. Its EnergyCenter(TM) data center energy monitoring, measurement and management software provides customers with a cross functional solution for understanding the connection between physical infrastructure, IT equipment and applications. Once these connections are fully understood, actionable strategies are provided so that customers can run more efficient, less expensive, highly optimized, eco-friendly, sustainable data centers. For further information, please visit: http://www.viridity.com, call: 781-425-2060, or email: info@viridity.com.
© 2011 Viridity Software, Inc. Viridity Software, EnergyCenter and EnergyCheck are trademarks of Viridity Software, Inc. All other brands and product names in this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder.
SOURCE Viridity Software
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Viridity Software
CONTACT: Nicole Gorman, Corporate Communications, Viridity Software, +1-508-397-0131, Nicole@viridity.com
Web Site: http://www.viridity.com
Will Also Elaborate on How to Get Started with Data Center Chargebacks
BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
October 6, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Viridity Software Webinar: Data Center Infrastructure Trends
As "data center infrastructure management" or "DCIM" evolves into a familiar industry-wide accepted term to define a unique discipline, and range of supporting technology solutions, whose goal it is to integrate facilities and IT management, what does "bridging the departmental gap" really mean? Where are the gaps? How are they impacting today's data center and business environments? And, how can IT and facilities management benefit from bringing DCIM into the mix? Join Michael Tresh, Director of Product Management and Marketing, Viridity Software, as he discusses legacy, current and future data center infrastructure management and why DCIM is becoming a de facto standard industry best practice.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091109/NE07420LOGO )
October 20, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Viridity Software Webinar: Getting Started with Data Center Chargebacks
Executives are increasingly focused on understanding infrastructure and operations in data centers in order to fairly distribute the costs of these services to their users. While Data Center Managers try to determine the most efficient way of collecting the data, most current software tools only look at a narrow range of information, leaving them with an incomplete and inaccurate picture of what is going on. Viridity Software looks at both sides of the equation, including IT usage and power consumption, to deliver customized chargeback reports. Join Michael Tresh, Director of Product Management and Marketing, Viridity Software, as he discusses how to get started with monitoring assets for chargeback reporting.
Please visit the Viridity Software Events Page and Webinar Page often for a continuously updated schedule of activity.
About Viridity Software
Based in Burlington, MA, Viridity Software is the leading provider of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software. Its EnergyCenter(TM) data center energy monitoring, measurement and management software provides customers with a cross functional solution for understanding the connection between physical infrastructure, IT equipment and applications. Once these connections are fully understood, actionable strategies are provided so that customers can run more efficient, less expensive, highly optimized, eco-friendly, sustainable data centers. For further information, please visit: http://www.viridity.com, call: 781-425-2060, or email: info@viridity.com.
© 2011 Viridity Software, Inc. Viridity Software, EnergyCenter and EnergyCheck are trademarks of Viridity Software, Inc. All other brands and product names in this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder.
SOURCE Viridity Software
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091109/NE07420LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Viridity Software
CONTACT: Nicole Gorman, Corporate Communications, Viridity Software, +1-508-397-0131, Nicole@viridity.com
Web Site: http://www.viridity.com
BT to Accelerate Latin-American Growth
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:21:01 AM
BT to Accelerate Latin-American Growth
Helping global customers and "multilatinas" expand
SAO PAULO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BT today announced a series of investments aimed at doubling its business in key Latin American countries over the next three years. By recruiting 250 new staff, increasing its professional services capabilities , opening new centres of excellence and implementing a wide range of network and customer service improvements, BT will better support global customers investing in this region and help large Latin American companies (the "multilatinas") expand globally. BT's research has identified an addressable market for the company in the Latin American region of 12bn pounds Sterling as at 31 March 2011, growing at a rapid 7% per annum.
BT already serves around 1,300 organisations in the region, including a number of global multinational companies, such as Unilever, Rhodia, BASF and Fiat. BT has this year signed a number of high profile contracts with Latin-American companies such as the 133 million pounds contract with ECT - Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos (the state-owned Brazilian Post Office and Telegraph Company), with Caixa Economica Federal to connect its data centres with its banking correspondents and lottery outlets in Brazil, with Pao de Açucar , the largest retail conglomerate in Brazil, with the Rhodia industrial group, with Ecopetrol, Colombia's largest company, and with Colombia's Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies, where BT supports the Compartel programme to deliver internet connectivity to hundreds of schools, hospitals, council buildings, courthouses and other government institutions and contracts.
Jeff Kelly, CEO BT Global Services, said, "Latin America is showing great dynamism and ability to grow in the face of a turbulent global economy. Our global customers recognise this. Right now, they are expanding and investing in the region. At BT we also understand that large Latin-American companies, the "multilatinas," are rolling out ambitious strategies of globalisation. These powerhouse players need consistency across their global operations, in their home bases and all over the world. That is exactly what our investments allow us to deliver to them."
As part of the new programme, BT will hire around 250 new employees in the region, including highly skilled professional services specialists to support customer needs and deliver BT's enhanced portfolio of products and services .Through BT's professional services capabilities, global delivery model and strong partner relationships , customers active in Latin America will benefit from industry leading expertise.
BT will also extend the coverage of its high performance networks in the region by increasing the number of its MPLS points of presence by around 20% and by launching Ethernet services in 21 new cities. By combining these with satellite capabilities which currently connect 37,000 sites, together with its recently improved data centre infrastructure, BT will offer its customers a market leading network capability in the region, capable of connecting their most remote locations to deliver business critical applications and services as efficiently as possible. Latin American companies growing globally will fully benefit from BT's ability to provide IP VPN services in 197 countries/ territories, Ethernet VPN services in 28 countries and an Applications Performance Management service around the world.
BT will deploy three new Centres of Excellence to better support its client requirements in the region. The new centres of excellence will be in Rio de Janeiro (satellite technologies, products and services), Bogota (security and data centre services) and Mexico City (IP telephony and contact centres).
BT will also launch more than 30 new products or services across the region. BT will increase the reach of the BT Inbound Contact services with new nodes and will be building a new extension of the BT Cloud Contact platform to give customers access to a "pay-as-you-go" cloud contact centre in the region. The BT One Video immersive video-conferencing offer will be enhanced with new video bridges. The BT One Cloud hosted unified communications service will be launched together with BT One Voice to deliver a single, consistent service, which can be deployed very quickly to customers' operations as they expand in the region. The existing portfolio and the new launches will be supported by the BT Assure managed security services.
BT also has a wide range of industry specific solutions, including propositions customized to the financial services sector, which are currently being deployed in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and will soon be extended to the rest of the region.
BT will launch wholesale solutions tailored to the needs of other regional telecom operators, designed to help enhance and extend the range of services they provide to their own customers.
Today's announcement is part of a wider ongoing investment programme supporting BT Global Services' growth strategy. Previous announcements include a successful growth programme in Asia-Pacific, improvements to BT's global portfolio and network capabilities, investments in highly skilled professional services resources, and the development of four strategic global sector teams to better serve multinational customers: banking & financial services, government & health, consumer packaged goods and manufacturing, logistics & pharmaceuticals.
Note to Editors - BT in Latin America
Currently, BT operates in 22 Latin American countries and employs around 1,000 people across the region, offering a wide range of networked IT services including IP infrastructure, application services, outsourcing solutions and business transformation. In December 2010, BT Global Services was positioned "among the stronger global competitors in Latin America" in a report by leading analyst research company Current Analysis. The report states that "thanks to its past acquisitions, the company [BT] already has the regional resources in place to increase its profile and win clients." BT operates three datacentres located in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia and seven network Operations centres in the region, providing monitoring and proactive diagnosis on a 24x7 basis for its customers. The Brazilian centre provides worldwide support with multilingual capabilities. BT serves around 1,300 multi-site organisations in Latin America across a wide variety of sectors.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
In the year ended 31 March 2011, BT Group's revenue was 20,076m pounds with profit before taxation of 1,717m. pounds.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York. For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com
Contact:
Javier Garcia de Madariaga
Tel. +34912708929
Mobile +34667423546
e-mail: javier.garcia.demadariaga@bt.com
SOURCE BT Espana Global Services
BT Espana Global Services
Web Site: http://www.btplc.com
Helping global customers and "multilatinas" expand
SAO PAULO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BT today announced a series of investments aimed at doubling its business in key Latin American countries over the next three years. By recruiting 250 new staff, increasing its professional services capabilities , opening new centres of excellence and implementing a wide range of network and customer service improvements, BT will better support global customers investing in this region and help large Latin American companies (the "multilatinas") expand globally. BT's research has identified an addressable market for the company in the Latin American region of 12bn pounds Sterling as at 31 March 2011, growing at a rapid 7% per annum.
BT already serves around 1,300 organisations in the region, including a number of global multinational companies, such as Unilever, Rhodia, BASF and Fiat. BT has this year signed a number of high profile contracts with Latin-American companies such as the 133 million pounds contract with ECT - Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos (the state-owned Brazilian Post Office and Telegraph Company), with Caixa Economica Federal to connect its data centres with its banking correspondents and lottery outlets in Brazil, with Pao de Açucar , the largest retail conglomerate in Brazil, with the Rhodia industrial group, with Ecopetrol, Colombia's largest company, and with Colombia's Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies, where BT supports the Compartel programme to deliver internet connectivity to hundreds of schools, hospitals, council buildings, courthouses and other government institutions and contracts.
Jeff Kelly, CEO BT Global Services, said, "Latin America is showing great dynamism and ability to grow in the face of a turbulent global economy. Our global customers recognise this. Right now, they are expanding and investing in the region. At BT we also understand that large Latin-American companies, the "multilatinas," are rolling out ambitious strategies of globalisation. These powerhouse players need consistency across their global operations, in their home bases and all over the world. That is exactly what our investments allow us to deliver to them."
As part of the new programme, BT will hire around 250 new employees in the region, including highly skilled professional services specialists to support customer needs and deliver BT's enhanced portfolio of products and services .Through BT's professional services capabilities, global delivery model and strong partner relationships , customers active in Latin America will benefit from industry leading expertise.
BT will also extend the coverage of its high performance networks in the region by increasing the number of its MPLS points of presence by around 20% and by launching Ethernet services in 21 new cities. By combining these with satellite capabilities which currently connect 37,000 sites, together with its recently improved data centre infrastructure, BT will offer its customers a market leading network capability in the region, capable of connecting their most remote locations to deliver business critical applications and services as efficiently as possible. Latin American companies growing globally will fully benefit from BT's ability to provide IP VPN services in 197 countries/ territories, Ethernet VPN services in 28 countries and an Applications Performance Management service around the world.
BT will deploy three new Centres of Excellence to better support its client requirements in the region. The new centres of excellence will be in Rio de Janeiro (satellite technologies, products and services), Bogota (security and data centre services) and Mexico City (IP telephony and contact centres).
BT will also launch more than 30 new products or services across the region. BT will increase the reach of the BT Inbound Contact services with new nodes and will be building a new extension of the BT Cloud Contact platform to give customers access to a "pay-as-you-go" cloud contact centre in the region. The BT One Video immersive video-conferencing offer will be enhanced with new video bridges. The BT One Cloud hosted unified communications service will be launched together with BT One Voice to deliver a single, consistent service, which can be deployed very quickly to customers' operations as they expand in the region. The existing portfolio and the new launches will be supported by the BT Assure managed security services.
BT also has a wide range of industry specific solutions, including propositions customized to the financial services sector, which are currently being deployed in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and will soon be extended to the rest of the region.
BT will launch wholesale solutions tailored to the needs of other regional telecom operators, designed to help enhance and extend the range of services they provide to their own customers.
Today's announcement is part of a wider ongoing investment programme supporting BT Global Services' growth strategy. Previous announcements include a successful growth programme in Asia-Pacific, improvements to BT's global portfolio and network capabilities, investments in highly skilled professional services resources, and the development of four strategic global sector teams to better serve multinational customers: banking & financial services, government & health, consumer packaged goods and manufacturing, logistics & pharmaceuticals.
Note to Editors - BT in Latin America
Currently, BT operates in 22 Latin American countries and employs around 1,000 people across the region, offering a wide range of networked IT services including IP infrastructure, application services, outsourcing solutions and business transformation. In December 2010, BT Global Services was positioned "among the stronger global competitors in Latin America" in a report by leading analyst research company Current Analysis. The report states that "thanks to its past acquisitions, the company [BT] already has the regional resources in place to increase its profile and win clients." BT operates three datacentres located in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia and seven network Operations centres in the region, providing monitoring and proactive diagnosis on a 24x7 basis for its customers. The Brazilian centre provides worldwide support with multilingual capabilities. BT serves around 1,300 multi-site organisations in Latin America across a wide variety of sectors.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
In the year ended 31 March 2011, BT Group's revenue was 20,076m pounds with profit before taxation of 1,717m. pounds.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York. For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com
Contact:
Javier Garcia de Madariaga
Tel. +34912708929
Mobile +34667423546
e-mail: javier.garcia.demadariaga@bt.com
SOURCE BT Espana Global Services
BT Espana Global Services
Web Site: http://www.btplc.com
4Videosoft's Newly Launched Palm Video Converter: Comprehensive Video Converter for Various Palm Versions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
4Videosoft's Newly Launched Palm Video Converter: Comprehensive Video Converter for Various Palm Versions
BEIJING, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- As we know, the Palm phone is now one of the more competitive products in the world. In order to help Palm users strengthen the function of their Palm, 4Videosoft recently released Palm Video Converter, one professional Video Converter for Palm users.
This Palm Video Converter is capable of converting any video formats, including MP4, MPEG, AVI, VOB videos, along with HD TS, HD MTS, HD WMV, and HD H.264, etc. to Palm video 3GP, MP4 and AVI. If you're a music fan, you can also extract audio from video files and convert between audio files to get the best audio play format you want - MP3, WMA, WAV, and so on. After conversion, you can fully enjoy your favorite movies and songs on any Palm devices, like Palm Pre, Palm treo, Palm Tungsten, Palm TX, Palm Zire, and other players compatible with MP4, AVI, 3GP, MP3, WAV and WMA.
Apart from its basic converting function, 4Videosoft Palm Video Converter also provides you with powerful editing functions and various parameter setting functions. With this Video to Palm Converter, you can optimize the converted video effect by adjusting video brightness, contrast, saturation, volume and aspect ration, clipping video length, cutting off unwanted parts of the video, merging video chapters and add text and picture watermark for your video. The output video format, video settings, audio settings, audio track and subtitle are also provided for your preference.
4Videosoft Palm Video Converter is very easy to operate and the conversion speed is 6X faster than other similar products, because it adopts the newly released advanced NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) technology.
In one word, 4Videosoft Palm Video Converter is very helpful for Palm users to enjoy the variety in their Palms. What's more, this newly Video to Palm converter of 4Videosoft is available only for $21.95. For more information about this product, please refer to: http://www.4videosoft.com/palm-video-converter.html.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more
About 4Videosoft Studio
4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com.
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Darcy Gao of 4Videosoft Studio at Tel: +86-18701489910 or pr@4videosoft.com
Web Site: http://www.4videosoft.com
BEIJING, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- As we know, the Palm phone is now one of the more competitive products in the world. In order to help Palm users strengthen the function of their Palm, 4Videosoft recently released Palm Video Converter, one professional Video Converter for Palm users.
This Palm Video Converter is capable of converting any video formats, including MP4, MPEG, AVI, VOB videos, along with HD TS, HD MTS, HD WMV, and HD H.264, etc. to Palm video 3GP, MP4 and AVI. If you're a music fan, you can also extract audio from video files and convert between audio files to get the best audio play format you want - MP3, WMA, WAV, and so on. After conversion, you can fully enjoy your favorite movies and songs on any Palm devices, like Palm Pre, Palm treo, Palm Tungsten, Palm TX, Palm Zire, and other players compatible with MP4, AVI, 3GP, MP3, WAV and WMA.
Apart from its basic converting function, 4Videosoft Palm Video Converter also provides you with powerful editing functions and various parameter setting functions. With this Video to Palm Converter, you can optimize the converted video effect by adjusting video brightness, contrast, saturation, volume and aspect ration, clipping video length, cutting off unwanted parts of the video, merging video chapters and add text and picture watermark for your video. The output video format, video settings, audio settings, audio track and subtitle are also provided for your preference.
4Videosoft Palm Video Converter is very easy to operate and the conversion speed is 6X faster than other similar products, because it adopts the newly released advanced NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) technology.
In one word, 4Videosoft Palm Video Converter is very helpful for Palm users to enjoy the variety in their Palms. What's more, this newly Video to Palm converter of 4Videosoft is available only for $21.95. For more information about this product, please refer to: http://www.4videosoft.com/palm-video-converter.html.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more
About 4Videosoft Studio
4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com.
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Darcy Gao of 4Videosoft Studio at Tel: +86-18701489910 or pr@4videosoft.com
Web Site: http://www.4videosoft.com
Superdry USA Launches Superdry University on Facebook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Superdry USA Launches Superdry University on Facebook
Superdry USA Engages College Students, Launches Nationwide Ambassador Program
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Superdry USA, a global fashion brand that fuses British tailoring and vintage Americana style with hand-drawn Japanese-inspired graphics, announces today the launch of an eight month grassroots initiative on Facebook to engage socially savvy University students across the country to join Superdry University. Burgeoning fashionistas and trendsetters from thirteen Universities will compete virally to become the face of Superdry USA on their campus, responsible for spreading the brand message and increasing Superdry USA's fan base. Twenty six Brand Ambassadors, one female and one male per University, will be rewarded with a $1000 wardrobe of the latest Superdry USA gear, a $500.00 payment and a chance to compete for a potential position in the Superdry USA offices upon graduation.
Superdry University will engage students from thirteen influential Universities across the United States, with a focus on markets with an existing Superdry USA retail presence, as well as in areas Superdry USA plans to expand their retail footprint. Participating Universities include: Boston University (Boston, MA), George Washington University (Washington, DC), Georgetown University (Washington, DC), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), New York University (New York, NY), Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ), Stanford University (San Francisco, CA), University of California - Berkley (San Francisco, CA), University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA), University of Minnesota - Duluth (Duluth, MN), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN), University of Nevada - Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV) and University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA).
The Superdry University program will commence with the Application Phase from October 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011, which includes an online application for students to submit a written proposal outlining their star qualities. Applicants must have a minimum of 1,000 Facebook friends and must recruit ten percent of their friends to become fans of Superdry USA on Facebook.
Following the Application Phase, Superdry USA will launch the Selection Phase from January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2012, during which four Brand Ambassadors per school will be selected to create a distinctive profile on Superdry University and post YouTube videos, images and written content to make their case for why they should become their University's Superdry USA Brand Ambassador. Further engaging Superdry USA's fans on Facebook, fans will vote on their favorite Brand Ambassador to be the face of Superdry USA on their campus. A total of 26 Brand Ambassadors will be selected, one female and one male per University, to serve from February 2012 through graduation.
During the final Activation Phase from February 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012, Brand Ambassadors will represent the trendsetting fashion retailer, creating Superdry USA communities on campus and supporting Superdry USA's Facebook fan page by contributing unique creative content from campus events, including blog posts, street style images and viral YouTube videos.
"Superdry USA is continually inspired by the outgoing, expressive and distinctive personalities that wear our clothing. We are thrilled to challenge the University trendsetters to show us what sets them apart from campus and ultimately give 26 stand-out students the chance to become figureheads for a global brand," explains Michael Martens, President of Superdry USA.
Superdry USA is a full lifestyle brand with a wide array of premium men's and women's product offerings, including footwear, accessories, fragrance and more, while continuing to pay homage to the brand's heritage as a high-impact graphic t-shirt line with hand-drawn Japanese-inspired graphics.
ABOUT SUPERDRY USA:
In 2009, Superdry USA, a division of Sunrise Brands, opened its first flagship store in New York City. The British retailer has since expanded in such U.S. markets as Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Paramus, NJ, Bloomington, MN and Las Vegas, NV and has further expansion plans for 2011. Superdry USA is sold globally in over 30 countries. For more information, visit http://www.superdrystore.com or facebook.com/superdry.
SOURCE Superdry USA
Superdry USA
CONTACT: Erica Larsen, SHADOW PR, Office: +1-212-972-0277, Erica@shadowpr.com; or Katie Fox, SHADOW PR, Office +1-212-972-0277, Katie @shadowpr.com
Web Site: http://www.superdry.com
Superdry USA Engages College Students, Launches Nationwide Ambassador Program
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Superdry USA, a global fashion brand that fuses British tailoring and vintage Americana style with hand-drawn Japanese-inspired graphics, announces today the launch of an eight month grassroots initiative on Facebook to engage socially savvy University students across the country to join Superdry University. Burgeoning fashionistas and trendsetters from thirteen Universities will compete virally to become the face of Superdry USA on their campus, responsible for spreading the brand message and increasing Superdry USA's fan base. Twenty six Brand Ambassadors, one female and one male per University, will be rewarded with a $1000 wardrobe of the latest Superdry USA gear, a $500.00 payment and a chance to compete for a potential position in the Superdry USA offices upon graduation.
Superdry University will engage students from thirteen influential Universities across the United States, with a focus on markets with an existing Superdry USA retail presence, as well as in areas Superdry USA plans to expand their retail footprint. Participating Universities include: Boston University (Boston, MA), George Washington University (Washington, DC), Georgetown University (Washington, DC), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), New York University (New York, NY), Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ), Stanford University (San Francisco, CA), University of California - Berkley (San Francisco, CA), University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA), University of Minnesota - Duluth (Duluth, MN), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN), University of Nevada - Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV) and University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA).
The Superdry University program will commence with the Application Phase from October 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011, which includes an online application for students to submit a written proposal outlining their star qualities. Applicants must have a minimum of 1,000 Facebook friends and must recruit ten percent of their friends to become fans of Superdry USA on Facebook.
Following the Application Phase, Superdry USA will launch the Selection Phase from January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2012, during which four Brand Ambassadors per school will be selected to create a distinctive profile on Superdry University and post YouTube videos, images and written content to make their case for why they should become their University's Superdry USA Brand Ambassador. Further engaging Superdry USA's fans on Facebook, fans will vote on their favorite Brand Ambassador to be the face of Superdry USA on their campus. A total of 26 Brand Ambassadors will be selected, one female and one male per University, to serve from February 2012 through graduation.
During the final Activation Phase from February 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012, Brand Ambassadors will represent the trendsetting fashion retailer, creating Superdry USA communities on campus and supporting Superdry USA's Facebook fan page by contributing unique creative content from campus events, including blog posts, street style images and viral YouTube videos.
"Superdry USA is continually inspired by the outgoing, expressive and distinctive personalities that wear our clothing. We are thrilled to challenge the University trendsetters to show us what sets them apart from campus and ultimately give 26 stand-out students the chance to become figureheads for a global brand," explains Michael Martens, President of Superdry USA.
Superdry USA is a full lifestyle brand with a wide array of premium men's and women's product offerings, including footwear, accessories, fragrance and more, while continuing to pay homage to the brand's heritage as a high-impact graphic t-shirt line with hand-drawn Japanese-inspired graphics.
ABOUT SUPERDRY USA:
In 2009, Superdry USA, a division of Sunrise Brands, opened its first flagship store in New York City. The British retailer has since expanded in such U.S. markets as Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Paramus, NJ, Bloomington, MN and Las Vegas, NV and has further expansion plans for 2011. Superdry USA is sold globally in over 30 countries. For more information, visit http://www.superdrystore.com or facebook.com/superdry.
SOURCE Superdry USA
Superdry USA
CONTACT: Erica Larsen, SHADOW PR, Office: +1-212-972-0277, Erica@shadowpr.com; or Katie Fox, SHADOW PR, Office +1-212-972-0277, Katie @shadowpr.com
Web Site: http://www.superdry.com
Hughes Introduces Class 2 Portable BGAN Terminal
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Hughes Introduces Class 2 Portable BGAN Terminal
New Hughes 9202 is the first Class 2 portable BGAN terminal with built-in Wi-Fi multi-user access and full ISDN data channel
GERMANTOWN, Md., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services and the only approved North American manufacturer of Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals, today announced the availability of its new 9202 Class 2 portable terminal. Fully compatible for operation over Inmarsat's global BGAN satellite service, the Hughes 9202 is the only Class 2 portable BGAN terminal with built-in, multi-user Wi-Fi access and a full 64 kbps ISDN data channel.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110112/NE29456LOGO)
Building on the success of the Hughes 9201 Class 1 BGAN terminal, the Hughes 9202 is the world's smallest Class 2 BGAN terminal on the market, and is ideal for government and non-government organization (NGO) personnel such as first responders, public safety and mobile health care workers, as well as remote personnel in the utility, oil and gas, forestry, and telecommunications industries. The only commercial-grade Class 2 terminal available with a weather rating of IP55 (enclosure protected against dust and water jets), the 9202 incorporates a built-in RJ11 connection for voice and fax service, and is extended L-band ready.
"Our Hughes 9202 is a fresh, feature-packed product in the BGAN Class 2 space," said Graham Avis, vice president and general manager of Hughes San Diego. "It combines future-proof capabilities such as being extended L-band ready, with tried and true standards of Wi-Fi, ISDN, and analog phone/fax support -- all in a portable, rugged package, making it superior to the competition in all key categories."
Users can connect at IP broadband speeds up to 464 kbps, taking advantage of built-in, multi-user Wi-Fi access and automatic context activation (ACA) -- including the ability to transmit SMS messages via the integrated user interface (IUI) without requiring a connected laptop, PDA, or other device.
Orders are being accepted now, with shipping to begin in December 2011.
To learn more about the Hughes 9202, please visit BGAN.Hughes.com or call Hughes at 1.866.569.5153 or email BGANsales@hughes.com.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet® is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit http://www.hughes.com.
©2011 Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Hughes Network Systems, LLC
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Hughes Network Systems, LLC
CONTACT: Judy Blake, Hughes Network Systems, LLC, +1-301-601-7330, or +1-301-601-7330, judy.blake@hughes.com; or Dan Tudesco, Brodeur Partners, +1-202-775-2657, dtudesco@brodeur.com
Web Site: http://www.hughes.com
New Hughes 9202 is the first Class 2 portable BGAN terminal with built-in Wi-Fi multi-user access and full ISDN data channel
GERMANTOWN, Md., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services and the only approved North American manufacturer of Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals, today announced the availability of its new 9202 Class 2 portable terminal. Fully compatible for operation over Inmarsat's global BGAN satellite service, the Hughes 9202 is the only Class 2 portable BGAN terminal with built-in, multi-user Wi-Fi access and a full 64 kbps ISDN data channel.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110112/NE29456LOGO)
Building on the success of the Hughes 9201 Class 1 BGAN terminal, the Hughes 9202 is the world's smallest Class 2 BGAN terminal on the market, and is ideal for government and non-government organization (NGO) personnel such as first responders, public safety and mobile health care workers, as well as remote personnel in the utility, oil and gas, forestry, and telecommunications industries. The only commercial-grade Class 2 terminal available with a weather rating of IP55 (enclosure protected against dust and water jets), the 9202 incorporates a built-in RJ11 connection for voice and fax service, and is extended L-band ready.
"Our Hughes 9202 is a fresh, feature-packed product in the BGAN Class 2 space," said Graham Avis, vice president and general manager of Hughes San Diego. "It combines future-proof capabilities such as being extended L-band ready, with tried and true standards of Wi-Fi, ISDN, and analog phone/fax support -- all in a portable, rugged package, making it superior to the competition in all key categories."
Users can connect at IP broadband speeds up to 464 kbps, taking advantage of built-in, multi-user Wi-Fi access and automatic context activation (ACA) -- including the ability to transmit SMS messages via the integrated user interface (IUI) without requiring a connected laptop, PDA, or other device.
Orders are being accepted now, with shipping to begin in December 2011.
To learn more about the Hughes 9202, please visit BGAN.Hughes.com or call Hughes at 1.866.569.5153 or email BGANsales@hughes.com.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet® is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit http://www.hughes.com.
©2011 Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Hughes Network Systems, LLC
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Hughes Network Systems, LLC
CONTACT: Judy Blake, Hughes Network Systems, LLC, +1-301-601-7330, or +1-301-601-7330, judy.blake@hughes.com; or Dan Tudesco, Brodeur Partners, +1-202-775-2657, dtudesco@brodeur.com
Web Site: http://www.hughes.com
Attensity Delivers Real-Time Social Analytics on Aster MapReduce Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:42:01 AM
Attensity Delivers Real-Time Social Analytics on Aster MapReduce Platform
Leading Provider of Customer Experience Management Applications to Showcase Social Analytics Solutions in Booth #403 at Teradata PARTNERS Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Attensity, the leading provider of text analytics solutions for Customer Experience Management (CEM), today announced the company's ability to deliver large-scale analysis of real-time social media conversations on the Aster MapReduce Platform, a "big data" analytics solution from Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world's leading analytic data solutions company.
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"Our partnership with Attensity already gives Teradata customers the ability to combine deep insights from unstructured customer conversations with structured data in the Teradata Warehouse," said Tasso Argyros, vice president of product management and marketing at Teradata Aster. "By extending its support to the Aster solution, Attensity is leveraging new big data technologies such as MapReduce to analyze more multi-structured datasets at huge scale and depth, while being very easy to deploy and use for IT groups."
Teradata's Aster MapReduce Platform is a massively parallel processing system designed for iterative, ultra-fast analysis that easily scales to terabytes of data and beyond. Attensity's semantic engine automatically reads the unstructured text of social media conversations from over 75 million different social media and other online sources, as well as internal sources such as emails, surveys and CRM notes, extracting key business insights and data. The insights can then be fed into the Aster solution leveraging Aster's Applications-Within(TM) architecture, which enables analytic software to be processed inside the analytic platform in a massively parallel processing fashion. Companies can then use the analytics to identify threats, spot opportunities, generate automatic alerts, kick off business processes, and engage proactively with customers.
In the future, Attensity plans to extend support for the Aster MapReduce Platform to its Analyze 6.0 application to give Teradata customers full access to Attensity's deep sentiment and root cause analysis capabilities. The two companies share a number of customers including Travelocity and Lloyd's Banking Group.
"Attensity and Teradata have built a strong partnership over the years, and we are excited to once again showcase our commitment to the Teradata platform at the PARTNERS conference," said Rebecca MacDonald, vice president of marketing at Attensity. "We believe the companies that can quickly identify and respond to the massive volumes of actionable customer data and sentiment being generated in social media will have a significant advantage over their competitors. The Aster MapReduce Platform from Teradata is a critical component of that strategy."
During the Teradata PARTNERS User Group Conference & Expo, running October 2-6 in San Diego, visitors to Booth #403 will be able to see Attensity's Voice of the Customer Command Center in action, featuring a live social media feed of conversation data driving analytics reports that change in real time. The company will also be demonstrating its new Facebook Analytics Module, which enables business users to quickly and easily analyze Facebook comments, posts and surveys to extract deep business insights.
About Attensity(TM)
Attensity's text analytics solutions are the choice of the world's leading brands for Customer Experience Management (CEM). Attensity is the only company that gives business users the ability to analyze millions of real-time customer conversations from any online, social media or internal source, and extract the industry's most accurate insights to drive business decisions. From its headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., and Kaiserslautern, Germany, Attensity is powering the customer experience strategies of companies such as AT&T, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, JetBlue, Lloyd's Banking Group, Siemens, Starwood Resorts, Travelocity and Whirlpool. Visit http://www.attensity.com and follow the company at blog.attensity.com, on Twitter @Attensity, and on facebook.com/Attensity.
About Teradata
Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) is the world's leading analytic data solutions company focused on integrated data warehousing, big data analytics, and business applications. Teradata's innovative products and services empower organizations to integrate, analyze and profit from data for competitive advantage. Visit teradata.com for details.
Contacts:
Rebecca MacDonald, Vice President of Marketing, (650) 433-1700, rmacdonald@attensity.com
Lisa Hawes, Sterling Communications, (408) 884-5155, attensity@sterlingpr.com
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Leading Provider of Customer Experience Management Applications to Showcase Social Analytics Solutions in Booth #403 at Teradata PARTNERS Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Attensity, the leading provider of text analytics solutions for Customer Experience Management (CEM), today announced the company's ability to deliver large-scale analysis of real-time social media conversations on the Aster MapReduce Platform, a "big data" analytics solution from Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world's leading analytic data solutions company.
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"Our partnership with Attensity already gives Teradata customers the ability to combine deep insights from unstructured customer conversations with structured data in the Teradata Warehouse," said Tasso Argyros, vice president of product management and marketing at Teradata Aster. "By extending its support to the Aster solution, Attensity is leveraging new big data technologies such as MapReduce to analyze more multi-structured datasets at huge scale and depth, while being very easy to deploy and use for IT groups."
Teradata's Aster MapReduce Platform is a massively parallel processing system designed for iterative, ultra-fast analysis that easily scales to terabytes of data and beyond. Attensity's semantic engine automatically reads the unstructured text of social media conversations from over 75 million different social media and other online sources, as well as internal sources such as emails, surveys and CRM notes, extracting key business insights and data. The insights can then be fed into the Aster solution leveraging Aster's Applications-Within(TM) architecture, which enables analytic software to be processed inside the analytic platform in a massively parallel processing fashion. Companies can then use the analytics to identify threats, spot opportunities, generate automatic alerts, kick off business processes, and engage proactively with customers.
In the future, Attensity plans to extend support for the Aster MapReduce Platform to its Analyze 6.0 application to give Teradata customers full access to Attensity's deep sentiment and root cause analysis capabilities. The two companies share a number of customers including Travelocity and Lloyd's Banking Group.
"Attensity and Teradata have built a strong partnership over the years, and we are excited to once again showcase our commitment to the Teradata platform at the PARTNERS conference," said Rebecca MacDonald, vice president of marketing at Attensity. "We believe the companies that can quickly identify and respond to the massive volumes of actionable customer data and sentiment being generated in social media will have a significant advantage over their competitors. The Aster MapReduce Platform from Teradata is a critical component of that strategy."
During the Teradata PARTNERS User Group Conference & Expo, running October 2-6 in San Diego, visitors to Booth #403 will be able to see Attensity's Voice of the Customer Command Center in action, featuring a live social media feed of conversation data driving analytics reports that change in real time. The company will also be demonstrating its new Facebook Analytics Module, which enables business users to quickly and easily analyze Facebook comments, posts and surveys to extract deep business insights.
About Attensity(TM)
Attensity's text analytics solutions are the choice of the world's leading brands for Customer Experience Management (CEM). Attensity is the only company that gives business users the ability to analyze millions of real-time customer conversations from any online, social media or internal source, and extract the industry's most accurate insights to drive business decisions. From its headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., and Kaiserslautern, Germany, Attensity is powering the customer experience strategies of companies such as AT&T, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, JetBlue, Lloyd's Banking Group, Siemens, Starwood Resorts, Travelocity and Whirlpool. Visit http://www.attensity.com and follow the company at blog.attensity.com, on Twitter @Attensity, and on facebook.com/Attensity.
About Teradata
Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) is the world's leading analytic data solutions company focused on integrated data warehousing, big data analytics, and business applications. Teradata's innovative products and services empower organizations to integrate, analyze and profit from data for competitive advantage. Visit teradata.com for details.
Contacts:
Rebecca MacDonald, Vice President of Marketing, (650) 433-1700, rmacdonald@attensity.com
Lisa Hawes, Sterling Communications, (408) 884-5155, attensity@sterlingpr.com
©2011 Attensity Group. Attensity and Exhaustive Extraction are trademarks of Attensity Group in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All rights reserved.
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Web Site: http://www.teradata.com