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M-Edge Announces Accessories for Amazon Kindle (4th Generation), Kindle Touch, and Kindle Fire Tablet

M-Edge's bestselling covers will be available for purchase soon at Medgestore.com, Best Buy, Target, Staples, Walmart, and RadioShack stores nationwide

ODENTON, Md., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- M-Edge Accessories, the market leading designer of accessories for e-readers and tablets, announced today its plans to make some of their bestselling e-reader accessories available for Amazon's newly announced Kindle (4th Generation), Kindle Touch, and Kindle Fire Tablet. These products, as well as several new designs, will be available for sale on their website as well as Best Buy, Target, Staples, Walmart, and RadioShack stores nationwide.

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Among the accessories M-Edge will offer for the Amazon Kindle 4 and Kindle Touch are their bestselling Latitude, Trip, and GO! Jackets.  The Latitude Jacket is constructed of rugged ballistic nylon with a double zip-around closure and an exterior zipper pocket sized for additional accessory storage.  The Trip Jacket features a colorful canvas exterior with a contrasting elastic strap that keeps the cover securely closed and device safe while not in use.  M-Edge's most compact and lightweight cover, the GO! Jacket, provides complete device protection without additional bulk, always keeping your device travel-ready. These popular jackets will be available in a variety of vibrant colors and on-trend materials including crackled black, carbon fiber, and metallics.

M-Edge will also be offering an assortment of products for the Kindle Fire Tablet, including the Incline Jacket, Hampton Jackets, and Pop Sleeve.  Perfect for use at home or in the office, the Incline Jacket has a durable microfiber leather exterior and a soft microsuede interior that keeps your device's screen smudge-free.  Like the Incline, the Hampton Jacket offers multiple landscape stand positions:  low typing angle, as well as an upright viewing or reading angle.  The Pop Sleeve, available for purchase now, has an expandable shape that ensures a snug and secure fit for your device.

In addition, M-Edge will be offering their exclusive MyEdge Style Library and Design Your Own applications for all new Kindle devices.  This unique product offering allows users to customize their own covers by uploading photos, patterns, or text to create one-of-a-kind designs.  Customers can also browse M-Edge's Style Library and choose from a wide variety of artist designs, vintage book cover artwork, and iconic The New Yorker covers.

All jackets for Kindle 4 and Kindle Touch are compatible with M-Edge's innovative booklight, the e-Luminator Touch ($19.99). This lightweight and versatile accessory fits into a specially designed pocket sewn into all M-Edge jackets and can also be used with a traditional book or magazine.  The light is activated by a simple touch of a finger and is powered by a single AAA battery.  The e-Luminator booklight lasts for more than 20 hours without dimming.

Some of these products are available for purchase now on the M-Edge website, with more accessories to be announced soon.  Visit the M-Edge website to sign up for e-mail notification of updated launch information, or follow M-Edge on Facebook and Twitter.

About M-Edge Accessories, LLC

M-Edge Accessories was founded in 2006 as a solution to the growing demand for fashionable and protective accessories for e-readers. Since its inception, M-Edge's product offerings grew rapidly to include several lines of accessories for the most popular e-reader and tablet devices on the market, including iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Kindle, Nook, Nook Color, and Sony Readers. M-Edge's innovative e-reader and tablet accessories exude style and sophistication while providing complete device protection. M-Edge's purpose is to create a better lifestyle for people through innovation, creativity, learning, and growth.

M-Edge products are currently available in Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Staples, and RadioShack stores nationwide, as well as select Bed, Bath, & Beyond and Nordstrom stores and Amazon.com. M-Edge has been featured in national publications such as InStyle, O, The Oprah Magazine, People, Engadget, Wired, and CNET.

Devon Mish
Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations
714.322.3097
devonmish@buymedge.com

Caitlin Mills
410.962.6442
crm@planitagency.com

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Level 3 Launches New Service Solution to Simplify Network Complexity and Improve Application Performance for Enterprises

New WAN Solution Packages DIA, VPN, Ethernet, Managed Services and Professional Services

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that it is now offering a new wide area networking (WAN) solution for enterprises. The solution offers a comprehensive approach to enterprise networking needs, including an integrated portfolio of Level 3's advanced services, to better enable enterprises to optimize the performance of critical business applications. As part of this solution, Level 3 is packaging services such as dedicated Internet access (DIA), multi-protocol label switching (MPLS)-based virtual private network (VPN), Ethernet and managed services as well as extending its professional services portfolio to support business needs behind the customer premise equipment, whether it be network design, onsite project management or simply staff augmentation.

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"Providers need to step up their focus on managed and professional services, because simplification and standardization are crucial components of succeeding in today's rapidly interconnected, global marketplace," said Robert F. Mason, Network and Communications Services Research Director, Gartner, Inc. "In order to remain competitive, enterprises need to emphasize solutions that optimize application performance and improve productivity across their lines of business."

Given the rising adoption of virtualization, mobility and cloud applications, enterprises are increasingly struggling with complex networks whose architecture hampers overall business productivity and efficiency. Enterprise application data flows have changed, and outdated network architectures can increase latency, or traffic delays, dramatically, resulting in reduced application performance. The increasing amount and complexity of network traffic for businesses requires comprehensive solutions that can prioritize and accelerate essential applications and enhance their performance.

"Level 3 has a proven and experienced team of network professionals that is dedicated to continually improving its advanced network services in order to offer our customers a comprehensive solution to meeting their various business challenges," said Paul Savill, senior vice president of Data, Transport and Infrastructure Services for Level 3. "By building in features such as WAN optimization and professional services, our new WAN offering is an integrated package designed to help enterprises improve the performance of their critical applications, consolidate network management and, ultimately, succeed in their market."

Level 3's new WAN solution includes multiple components that offer an integrated approach to solving complex network management. The package includes: improved WAN assessment and design that incorporates professional services, varying levels of managed services for customer equipment, network-based firewalls to speed up access to cloud applications, WAN optimization that offers increased visibility into application performance, and a full portfolio of Level 3's advanced, award-winning data services. In addition to these components, new Ethernet access options with competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) and cable partners extend Level 3's reach to help enterprises lower total costs while maintaining end-to-end service level agreements (SLAs).

For more information on Level 3's WAN solution, visit http://www.level3.com/Solutions/business-need/Smart-WAN.aspx.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) is a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. For more information, visit http://www.Level3.com.

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

Forward-Looking Statement

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

    Contact Information

    Media:                             Investors:
    Jon Paul McLeary                   Mark Stoutenberg
    720-888-3244                       720-888-2518
    JonPaul.McLeary@Level3.com         Mark.Stoutenberg@Level3.com

SOURCE  Level 3 Communications, Inc.

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New York Times-Bestselling Author of 'We First' to Discuss Social Media's Impact and Profitability in Social Media Marketing University Live Webinar Series

ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Media Marketing University announced today that it will present a free webinar with award-winning branding and social media consultant Simon Mainwaring on October 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET. During the webinar, Mainwaring will discuss how businesses are leveraging social media to increase profits and build partnerships with consumers and other topics found in his New York Times-bestselling book, "We First: How brands and consumers use social media to build a better world." Registration is free and open to the public. Visit http://www.smmulive.com/simon to sign up.

"In his new book, Mainwaring challenges business leaders to examine social media, consumer behavior and the potential businesses have to create a better world in new ways," said John Souza, founder and chief strategist of Social Media Marketing University, http://www.smmu.com. "We're delighted that he'll be joining us and sharing his unique insights with our student body and guest attendees."

Simon Mainwaring is the founder of We First, a social branding consultancy committed to helping brands build communities, profit and positive impact. Additionally, Mainwaring is a highly sought-after international speaker, expert blogger for Fast Company and contributing blogger to Forbes, Huffington Post, Mashable and GOOD Magazine.

In "We First," Mainwaring reveals why social media technology is a great cause for optimism, especially as social networks continue to grow and as the Web becomes increasingly more social. He also answers a number of questions businesses have about social media, technology and the economy, including, "Why should brands and consumers work together and how do they do it?" and "How can companies make money from social media by building communities that increase profits?"

During his presentation, Mainwaring will share key thoughts and revelations from his new book, and detail real-world solutions that webinar attendees can leverage for the benefit of their companies and the customers they serve.

"Social Media Marketing University is committed to helping our students keep up with the changing pace of technology and marketing trends by providing them with opportunities to connect with some of the world's most renowned marketing experts," said Souza. "This is a must-attend session for business owners and business professionals that want to make a significant impact not just online, but on the global community."

To register for the live webinar on October 6 with Simon Mainwaring, author of "We First," visit http://www.smmulive.com/simon. Registration is free and open to the public. Space is limited.

About Social Media Marketing University

Social Media Marketing University (SMMU) is the world's most trusted social media training program. Courses are taught by some of the world's foremost authorities on social media and online marketing best practices, and the curriculum includes interactive sessions and instruction on social media strategy, platforms and tools. More than 70,000 business owners and business professionals have attended SMMU's training program and weekly webinars. For more information, visit http://www.smmu.com.

For more information, contact:
Ty Mays, Media Relations
(770) 256-8710 / ty@socialmediamagic.com

SOURCE  Social Media Marketing University

Social Media Marketing University

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

Microsemi Delivers Complete, Space-Saving SATA Storage Systems for Secure Defense and Aerospace Applications

Compact Module Provides up to 75GB Solid Sate Storage; Supports Advanced Security Features

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today launched the first in a family of complete SATA storage systems for secure embedded defense applications. The compact MSM37 and MSM75 solutions are each packaged as a single 32mm x 28mm 522 PBGA (plastic ball grid array) and provide up to 75 gigabytes (GB) of NAND flash solid state storage. The combination of these features makes the devices ideal for applications where a full-size 2.5 inch storage device is too large.

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Advanced security features include AES-128 encryption, self-destruct capability and whole-module erase with "push-button" trigger option, which are essential for mission-critical defense and aerospace applications, ruggedized mobile systems, surveillance, avionics, navigation and ruggedized portable storage solutions.

"Our ability to miniaturize microelectronics systems has proven to be a key advantage in defense applications where SWaP solutions are critical," said Jack Bogdanski, director of marketing for Microsemi. "Offering a complete solid state storage system in a compact module allows designers to add more features to their systems, while supporting key security features that are increasingly important to our defense and aerospace customers."

The BGA package, available in 37 and 75 GB densities, combines a SATA flash controller with the latest in small geometry single line cell (SLC) NAND flash. The device includes a single supply with extended hold-up time without super caps or batteries. The BGA saves up to 60 percent board space when compared with a similar PCB design.

Key Features

    --  Density - 37 and 75 GB
    --  Host interface - 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s SATA
    --  Measures only 32mm x 28mm
    --  Available in a 522 PBGA package
    --  Offers 60 percent space savings as compared to PCB solutions with
        similar capabilities
    --  Lead or RoHS balls
    --  AES-128 encryption running CTR mode
    --  Self-destruct capability
    --  Power interruption protection
    --  Support for military sanitization protocols
    --  No batteries or super capacitors

Microsemi has full design, manufacture and test capabilities for a wide variety of multiple component packages (MCPs), commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) memory, processors and combination MCPs for demanding applications. These microelectronic products can also be ruggedized and processed for tamper resistance. All devices are subjected to extensive environmental and temperature testing.

Microsemi's facility in Phoenix, Ariz. is a DOD Trusted Source and DMEA accredited for assembly and test. Its quality and inspection system requirements are certified to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and K, MIL-PRF-38535 Class B, ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100. For more information, call 602-437-1520.

About Microsemi

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

Editor's Note: Photo available upon request.

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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

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

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

Aditi Technologies and New Madison Ave. Announce the Launch of HawkEyeQ: The CMO's Bridge to the CIO

BANGALORE, India and NEW YORK, September 29, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Aditi Technologies, a leading provider of software product and
application development services, announced that it has partnered with New
Madison Avenue, a marketing technology services firm, to launch a new
marketing initiative - HawkEyeQ which is aimed at CMOs, who are looking at a
bridge to the CIOs' agenda.

    CMOs have it tough. Under pressure from the CEO to 'make things happen
fast' and from the CFO to prove credibility and measure and report ROI, CMOs
are increasingly turning to a team that didn't exist in their realm until
recently: The CIO's office. For a typical CMO, the IT guys were a black-box
abstraction - busying themselves with arcane things like security,
governance etc. and were best left alone. Needless to say, the feeling from
the CIO team was mutual.

    But now is the time to mend fences and learn to speak the same language.
In today's world, where over 60% of the marketing spend is powered by
digital technology, the CMO and CIO have to work together as a team.
Culturally as different as chalk and cheese, they speak different languages,
march to different beats, budget for different goals and celebrate different
kinds of success. Where do these terrains meet? And more importantly, who
makes it happen?

    Enter HawkEyeQ: with the proposition to build bridges between CMO and
CIO to improve marketing effectiveness by doing two simple things -
marketing IT program management with the CIO team and digital marketing
insight development through integrating marketing data in collaboration with
the agencies with whom the CMO works. Set up by ex-CMOs and advisors to
CIOs, the team is led by Ed Cannon; Partner at New Madison Ave and popularly
known as the CMO's CIO, and Vineet Arora Managing Director at Aditi
Technologies; a boutique web, mobile and BI application development company.

    Vineet says, "The CMO's office sees the most churn in C-suite. In part,
it is because it is one of the last functions to link budget to ROI. Once
you prove accountability, the rest of the conversation with the C-suite
becomes far simpler. So, right up front, big data needs to become smart,
integrated data." He also suggests starting with something simple, like a
simple scorecard that covers gathering, analyzing and distributing media and
customer data and insights. "Start to improve and bring together what you
have. Most often it's not the tool that's the problem, it's how they are not
implemented as a simple connected platform," he said.

    Ed, also a veteran at marketing teams at MTV and Sony, says one of the
toughest bridges to cross is the speed at which marketing programs get
implemented by IT. "Both teams are under pressure to keep pace with
technology and channel innovations in digital media. Since Marketing IT was
never planned as a connected platform, incremental improvements often
require system overhaul. Suppose you own three brands, market in four
segments and a big launch comes along - how do you build these microsites
and landing pages, develop a mobile app and connect it with the Facebook
application that you are building, all within 3 days? Who takes care of the
integration, the infrastructure, the UX? It's a tough transition, especially
if you don't have the CIO by your side."

    "Technology is becoming critical to marketing. In fact, most of
marketing IS technology. The next generation of CMO is more likely to spend
more time with the IT team than the creative agency. And there will be cross
pollination. Geeks will set the agenda for better customer engagement, more
effective marketing execution and smarter decision making. And the CEO and
CFO will be happy that it happened," signs off Rob Kingston, a
marketer-turned-geek and Senior VP at New Madison Ave.

    For more information on HawkEyeQ, visit the company site, here
[http://spikelabs.biz.aditi.com/HawKeyeQ/index.html ]

    About Aditi Technologies:

    Aditi represents the top Microsoft software development capability in
the world. Leveraging a close partnership with Microsoft across product
groups and sales offices, Aditi has emerged as a partner of choice for
Microsoft clients seeking to engineer products or applications on emerging
Microsoft platforms. Driven by a philosophy of hiring only 'top percentile
technology talent' and fostering an open culture of innovation and fun,
Aditi is one of India's best places to work. It leverages Microsoft as a
customer, as a partner and as a platform. Founded in 1994, Aditi is
headquartered in Bangalore and has offices in Seattle, New York, Boston,
London, Mountain View and Jakarta. To learn more, visit
http://www.aditi.com

   
    For More Info:
    Sandish Handa
    +91-80-66107000
    Lead - Global Marketing Communications
    Aditi Technologies
    Email:  sandishh@aditi.com

Source: Aditi Technologies

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W Technologies, Inc. Completes Agreement with VIP Members, Inc.

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC Pink: WTCG) -- W Technologies, Inc. (WTCG) announced today that its subsidiary, SoMo Technologies, Inc. has completed a service agreement with VIP Members, Inc. for mobile marketing services related to their new service offering. VIP Members has developed new mobile marketing software for retail and other merchants to utilize communicating with their best customers via SMS or text. SoMo Technologies has assisted in developing the mobile contact system and the process for communicating with clients and will receive revenue from VIP Members based on the number of texts generated by the system.

"This is an exceptional opportunity for W Technologies and SoMo Technologies to demonstrate their skill at delivering effective mobile marketing systems," said Ron Costa, Vice President of SoMo Technologies, Inc. "while creating a new model for advertising and enhancing the relationship with key clients."

About W Technologies, Inc. and SoMo Technologies, Inc.

W Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary, SoMo, focus on interactive, two way communications via the cell phone, between the client and the buying public, creating a stronger, more trusting relationship with the customer. There are approximately 300 million cell phone users in the USA and SoMo Technologies is dedicated to providing them with easy, permission based programs to make buying goods and services easy and convenient.

Precautionary and Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "may," "future," "plan" or "planned," "will" or "should," 'expected," "anticipates," "draft," "eventually" or "projected." You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude or risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and other risks identified in a WTCG's disclosures or filings with the SEC. You are further cautioned that penny stocks, like WTCG, are inherently volatile and risky and that no investor should buy this stock unless they can afford the loss of their entire investment.

SOURCE  W Technologies, Inc.

W Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Craig Crawford, +1-281-796-6380, craig@wtechmobile.com

Eutelsat Inks Distribution Agreement With VIVACOM for its Tooway(TM) Satellite Broadband Service in Bulgaria

PARIS and SOFIA, September 29, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), Europe's leading
satellite operator, today announced a distribution agreement between its
Skylogic subsidiary and VIVACOM to provide the new generation Tooway(TM)
satellite broadband service in Bulgaria. VIVACOM, Bulgaria's leading
telecommunications service provider, will use the Tooway(TM) service,
delivered via Eutelsat's KA-SAT satellite, to provide high-speed broadband
services to residential and enterprise users beyond range of terrestrial
networks.

    With download speeds of up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 4 Mbps,
Tooway(TM) satellite broadband will bring fast and reliable Internet access
for VIVACOM customers. Almost one million Bulgarian households, that are
mainly located in rural and suburban areas, are still beyond reach of fixed
terrestrial or wireless networks, underscoring the potential of satellite
broadband in VIVACOM's home market. VIVACOM is launching the service at
prices starting from BGN 39 (19.90EUR) per month.

    "The Tooway(TM) satellite broadband service is the latest addition to
our wide portfolio of communicationssolutions", said Simeon Donev, Director
Products and Services of VIVACOM."Its launch positions VIVACOM as the first
ISP on the Bulgarian market with 100% national coverage, making it possible
to extend broadband availability to users in areas with limited
telecommunications infrastructure. This is a real breakthrough for the
Internet landscape for Bulgaria."

    "Tooway(TM) is coming into its own as the ideal satellite broadband
service to complement terrestrial broadband, and we are delighted that its
performance and potential have been recognised by VIVACOM, the leader in
Bulgaria for developing modern telecommunications services," added Arduino
Patacchini, CEO of Skylogic. "Tooway(TM) brings high speed Internet access
to usersbeyond the digital divide and it is in this spirit that we look
forward to working closely with VIVACOM so that broadband for all can be a
reality in Bulgaria."

    The Tooway(TM) solution consists of a small satellite dish and a modem
connected to the PC via Ethernet, giving customers Internet access with no
need for a landline. The service is delivered via Eutelsat's innovative
KA-SAT satellite, which entered commercial service in May 2011. With its
total capacity of more than 70 Gbps, KA-SAT ranks as the world's most
powerful spacecraft and, as Europe's first High-Throughput Satellite (HTS),
is bringing a new era of competitively-priced, satellite-delivered services
for homes and small businesses across Europe and the Mediterranean Basin.
The satellite forms the cornerstone of a new infrastructure which includes
eight main satellite gateways across Europe connected to the Internet by a
fibre backbone ring.

    About VIVACOM

    VIVACOM is the trademark of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company AD
(BTC), Bulgaria's incumbent telecoms operator. The company offers a full
range of telecom services - fixed and mobile telephony, broadband Internet
and data transfer. It has the country's largest and best-developed telecom
infrastructure. VIVACOM's converged services are available in over 200
outlets of the operator and its dealers throughout Bulgaria. For more
information about VIVACOM and its products and services, please visit
http://www.vivacom.bg

    About Eutelsat Communications

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234)
is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 27
satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well
as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the
Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators
in terms of revenues. As of 30 June 2011, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 3,800 television channels. More than 1,100 channels
are broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East
alone which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the
Middle East and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a wide range
of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets,
corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and
for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet
services through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local
communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa,
Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries
employ just over 700 commercial, technical and operational professionals
from 30 countries.

    http://www.eutelsat.com; http://www.tooway.com

    W: http://www.vivacom.bg

Source: Eutelsat Communications & VIVACOM

For further information: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel. : + 33 1 53 98 37 91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr ; Frédérique Gautier, Tel. : + 33 1 53 98 37 91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr .Analysts and Investors: Lisa Finas, Tel. : +33 1 53 98 35 30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com ; Léonard Wapler, Tel. : +33 1 53 98 31 07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com . PR and Corporate communications: VIVACOM, T: +359 2 949 46 24, E: pr@vivacom.bg .

For National Coffee Day, Dunkin' Donuts Brews a "Chance for StarDDom"

Dunkin' Donuts' Facebook photo contest offers brand's most passionate coffee fan the chance to be featured in an advertisement

CANTON, Mass., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Coffee Day is today, and to celebrate, Dunkin' Donuts is shining the spotlight on its loyal coffee fans across the nation by offering a chance to win an appearance in one of the brand's advertisements.  Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today launched its "Chance for StarDDom" online contest, a nationwide search for the country's most passionate Dunkin' Donuts coffee fan.  The grand prize winner selected as the biggest Dunkin' Donuts coffee fan will have the opportunity to appear in an upcoming Dunkin' Donuts advertisement and will receive free Dunkin' Donuts coffee for a year.  Ten first prize winners will also receive Dunkin' Donuts coffee for a year.

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Beginning today through October 20, Dunkin' Donuts fans are invited to enter the "Chance for StarDDom" contest by uploading a photo of themselves - along with a caption describing why they are the biggest Dunkin' Donuts coffee fan - to the "Chance for StarDDom" tab on Dunkin' Donuts' official Facebook page at facebook.com/DunkinDonuts.  Between October 21 and November 3, the public will have a chance to view the entries and cast one vote per day for their favorite contestant.  A combination of public voting and Dunkin' Donuts judging will determine the Grand Prize Winner and the ten first prize winners.  Entries will be judged on passion for Dunkin' Donuts coffee (40%), originality/creativity of photo and caption (30%) and overall appeal of photo and caption (30%).  For full promotion details and requirements, please click the "Official Rules" at the bottom of the "Chance for StarDDom" Facebook tab.

"As the country's coffee leader, National Coffee Day is an exciting holiday for Dunkin' Donuts to recognize and reward our loyal and passionate guests," said John Costello, Chief Global Marketing and Innovation Officer at Dunkin' Brands.  "Since launching the 'What Are You Drinkin'?' campaign in January 2011, we have seen a tremendous response from our fans telling us how Dunkin' Donuts coffee fits into their daily rituals.  The 'Chance for StarDDom' online contest was inspired by our guests and we can't think of a better way to celebrate their dedication and enthusiasm than by giving the ultimate Dunkin' Donuts coffee fan a chance to appear in one of our upcoming advertisements."

Dunkin' Donuts' "Chance for StarDDom" online contest ties into this year's introduction of Dunkin' Donuts' "What Are You Drinkin'?" integrated advertising and marketing campaign that celebrates the dedication and passion Dunkin' Donuts guests have for the brand's coffee.  The campaign features "everyday Joes" and is anchored by a simple question and answer: "What are you drinkin'?", "I'm drinkin' Dunkin'."  The campaign is integrated across television, radio, out-of-home and online advertising, as well as social media, public relations and in-restaurant activities to ensure all consumers are engaged through as many outlets as possible.

According to The NPD Group / CREST®, Dunkin' Donuts serves the most hot traditional and iced coffee in America, selling more than one billion cups of hot and iced coffee every year.  Dunkin' Donuts uses 100% Arabica coffee beans, and the company's coffee specifications are recognized by the industry as a superior grade of coffee.  Dunkin' Donuts was recently ranked number one in customer loyalty in the coffee category for the fifth consecutive year by the 2010 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index.

Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the United States now offer Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup® portion packs, making "America's Favorite Coffee" available for use with the Keurig® Single-Cup Brewing system.  Sold exclusively at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants, Dunkin' K-Cup® portion packs are offered in five popular flavors, including Original Blend, Dunkin' Decaf®, French Vanilla, Hazelnut and Dunkin' Dark® Roast.

For more information about Dunkin' Donuts, please visit http://www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/DunkinDonuts).

About Dunkin' Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods.  Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the regular/decaf coffee, iced coffee, hot flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories.  Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for five years running.  The company has more than 9,700 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide.  In 2010, Dunkin' Donuts' global system-wide sales were $6 billion.  Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN). For more information, visit http://www.DunkinDonuts.com.

Contact:
Jessica Gioglio
Dunkin' Brands
781-737-5200
Jessica.Gioglio@DunkinBrands.com

SOURCE  Dunkin' Donuts

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Hotels.com Adds New iPad app to its Mobile Portfolio

LONDON, September 29, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Hotels.com, the world's leading hotel booking website, has launched a
new specially-designed iPad application, available for free download.

    Offered in more than 30 languages, the app allows users to search and
book 140,000 hotels around the world. They can choose from 20,000 last
minute deals, browse over 2.5 million user reviews and find last-minute
bookings close to their location.

    The booking flow is intuitive and has also been built to allow the
keyboard to remain at the bottom of the screen throughout the process for
ease of use. Users can flick through hotels, photos and reviews with one
swipe, explore the interactive skyline with landmarks from around the world,
make use of the powerful sort and filter tools and also save and manage
their favourite hotels.

    Scott Booker, SVP eCommerce for Hotels.com, said: "I am really proud and
excited by this new development and am sure our customers will really enjoy
using it. We have developed a truly innovative search experience which takes
advantage of all the great usability functionality that Apple offers
combined with our expertise to enable users to find the right hotel quickly
and easily.

    "We launched our two mobile apps in April and well over 1.5 million have
already been downloaded. We expect this new app to produce a big boost to
those numbers."

    Users can book as a guest or create a Hotels.com account which can then
be synchronised between the iPad, smart phone and desktop. Even without a
data connection, all past and future bookings can be accessed and the app
supports WelcomeRewards, the unique Hotels.com loyalty programme that offers
one free* night for every 10 nights stayed.

    The launch is supported with marketing activity in online and mobile
channels.

    *does not include taxes and fees

    About Hotels.com

    As part of the Expedia group which operates in all major markets,
Hotels.com offers 140,000 quality hotels, B&Bs and serviced apartments
worldwide Hotels.com benefits from one of the largest hotel contracting
teams in the industry, negotiating the best rates for its customers, plus
there are more than 2.5m reviews from users who have actually stayed in the
hotels to ensure customers make an informed choice when booking. Travellers
can book online or by contacting one of the multilingual call centres.

Source: Hotels.com

For more information: Lizann Peppard, v-lpeppard@hotels.com, +44-20-7019-2165; Alison Couper, acouper@hotels.com, +44-20-7019-2360

Tagetik Launches its New Tagetik 4.0 Software Platform at 2011 Global Conference

LUCCA, Italy, September 29, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
         Over 400 Participants Worldwide Will Learn About the Company's
   Accomplishments and Future Developments at This Two-Day, Annual Event

    Tagetik, a global provider of enterprise software solutions for
Performance Management, Governance, Risk & Compliance and Business
Intelligence, today opened "Tagetik in Touch", its fifth global conferenceat
the historical Real Collegio in Lucca, Italy (
http://www.tagetik.com/conference-2011). The company welcomed over 400
customers, analysts, partners and industry experts to celebrate its latest
accomplishments in delivering flexible, effective solutions for the Office
of Finance. One highlight of the two-day event is the official launch of
Tagetik 4.0, the latest release of its renowned software platform.

    During the first-day general sessions, Manuel Vellutini, Chief Operating
Officer, and Marco Pierallini, Chief Development Officer, gave a keynote
speech reviewing key milestones for Tagetik in the past year as well as an
outlook of the road ahead. The company's executives emphasized Tagetik's
specialist vendor approach and ongoing focus on product innovation, customer
satisfaction and partner collaboration.

   
    - Vision Keynote - Tagetik: Global Reach, Worldwide Partners
      and Customers, Excellence in Innovation, Head to Head with Mega-Vendors
    - Solution Value Keynote - Tagetik 4.0: Product Roadmap & New
      Functionality

    "Our company has made a rapid, successful ascent into the Performance
Management and Business Intelligence software markets in the past years,"
explains Vellutini. "Our undying determination and specialist vendor
approach are the reasons why we have been winning against major global
competitors. Tagetik is positioned among the top five worldwide vendors in
the Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management solutions. As market
studies show, we have strengthened our position year after year through our
proven track record for innovation and execution, high customer satisfaction
rates and our complete focus on financial process excellence."

    "Tagetik is both global and 'boutique' because we deliver our undivided
attention to performance software - and not many different types of
solutions like most other players on the market," adds Vellutini. "Our vast
expertise in finance and performance management flows back into our
technology to provide a unified, collaborative platform that simplifies and
streamlines business processes throughout the Office of Finance. We believe
we do it better than anyone else and we are pleased that Microsoft has
awarded our efforts by naming Tagetik its 2011 Microsoft ISV/Software Line
of Business Partner of the Year." (
http://www.tagetik.com/events-news/press-releases/microsoft-award-2011)

    "In addition to exploring the brand-new functionality in Tagetik 4.0,
attendees will learn about our upcoming developments," explains Marco
Pierallini. "Tagetik has exciting new and upcoming features in the areas of
mobile BI, in-memory technology and cloud computing." The session 'The
Future of BI in Tagetik 4.0: Mobile BI with Roambi and SQL Server Denali'
will include an introduction and demo of these new technologies and provide
the roadmap for their integration within Tagetik 4.0. "Throughout the
conference, we will also present case studies of customers who share
Tagetik's vision for 'Collaborative' Performance Management which makes
Business Intelligence and Performance Management processes as collaborative
as possible," he continues.

    Pierluigi Pierallini, President and CEO at Tagetik, adds, "We have
revamped the traditional format of our annual conference to promote even
more dialog among our participants and truly 'get in touch' with peers,
colleagues and experts around the globe." On both days of the conference,
users can participate in five breakout sessions on a variety of topics
including:

   
    - Budgeting, planning and forecasting
    - Disclosure management, consolidation and reporting
    - Business intelligence and profitability analysis
    - C-Level challenges
    - Financial services (industry challenges and solutions)

    Tagetik customers will share project experiences and best practices in
informative case studies hosted by Keller Group, Platinum Administrative
Services, KAR Auction Services, Talanx AG, Vinson & Elkins, Crif, ISAB,
Dyckerhoff AG, Bolton Group, Oetker Group, Propex and Lombardini Group.
Users can also preview the latest Tagetik 4.0 features in demo presentations
and 1-hour, hands-on workshops
[http://www.tagetik.com/conference-2011/hands-on ] with Tagetik product
experts. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to liaise with
conference partners and sponsors including Accenture, KPMG,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Microsoft, Roambi, Excent, Twinergy, Aeonvis, Age
Consulting, Altea, Blue Sof Consulting, Reply, ANDAF, Data Manager,
Executive.it and ZeroUno.

    Other highlights of the event include presentations from Gartner
analysts as well as industry experts from Microsoft:

   
    - 'Using Disclosure Management Solutions to Automate The Last
      Mile of Finance' by John Van Decker - VP Research, Gartner
    - 'The New Era of BI: as Microsoft is Innovating through
      Self-Service BI' by Luca Venturelli - Business Group Lead Server, Tools
      & Cloud, Microsoft Italy
    - 'The Evolving Importance of CPM in a BI, Analytics and PM
      Strategy' by John Van Decker - VP Research, Gartner
    - 'How Can CPM Help Organizations Better Understand the Drivers of
      Cost and Profitability?' by Neil Chandler - Research Director, Gartner
    - 'Optimize Your Business for the Digital Data Explosion Era Using
      Microsoft Technologies' by Persio Afonso - Partner Marketing Director,
      SQL Server Product Group, Microsoft Corporation

    Day 2 will end with a panel discussion on "BI and Performance Management
at the Core of Finance" hosted by Neil Chandler, Research Director at
Gartner. Rounding out the panel are Bani Brandolini, President International
at Tagetik; Achim Heidebrecht, Head of Group IT at Talanx AG; and Mike
Willis, Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers, Global XBRL Leader and Chairman
Emeritus XBRL International.

    Prior to the conference, Tagetik partners and system integrators
worldwide attended an exclusive partner summit bringing together leading
consulting, software and technology professionals throughout the industry.
In addition to Tagetik executives and senior consultants, speakers included
prominent experts from Microsoft Corporation: Persio Afonso, Partner
Marketing Director, SQL Server Product Group; Chris Dial, Director, ISV
Partner Development, Western Europe; and Sanjay Jacob, Senior Manager. The
agenda focused on the competitive landscape positioning Tagetik and
Microsoft against mega-vendors as well as an array of Tagetik developments
and partner experiences in new application areas such as Collaborative
Disclosure Management (CDM). Strategic and Premiere Partners also met
one-on-one with Tagetik management to discuss joint go-to-market
opportunities and plans for the upcoming year.

    The 2011 conference presentations and videos will be published on the
Tagetik Web site ( http://www.tagetik.com/events-news/virtual-conference
) by mid-November.

    Follow @Tagetik [http://twitter.com/#!/tagetik ] on Twitter and tweet
the conference: #tagetikintouch

    About Tagetik

    Tagetik delivers a unified software solution for Performance Management,
Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Disclosure Management with
specialized Business Intelligence tools to optimize Collaboration and
Communication.

    Tagetik 4.0 creates value by simplifying complex business processes for
CFOs and CIOs: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, statutory and
management consolidation, cost allocation, profitability analysis, financial
close and fast closing, dashboard, scorecarding, collaborative disclosure
management and compliance/industry requirements. Tagetik 4.0 is the solution
to translate strategy into operations, manage and control overall
performance down to business transactions, and improve decision-making
across the whole organization while achieving faster ROI and lower total
cost of ownership (TCO). Tagetik's vision to extend Performance Management
and Business Intelligence to collaborative decision-making inspired us to
develop Tagetik 4.0 Enabled by Microsoft SharePoint, moving CPM from
Corporate to Collaborative Performance Management.

    Tagetik operates in 20 countries leveraging a close partnership with
Microsoft. Its market experts are totally committed to the success of 400
customers worldwide, including some of the largest Fortune 1000 companies
representing all industry sectors, as well as to build strong relationships
with system integrators, technology leaders and local consulting
specialists.

    Tagetik is a Microsoft Gold Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and has
won the 2011 Microsoft ISV/Software Line of Business Partner of the Year
Award.

    To learn more: http://www.tagetik.com

   
    Corporate Press Contacts:

    Elisabetta Pierallini
    Luca Pieretti
    +39(0)583-96811
    press@tagetik.com

    UK Press Contact:

    Shak Akhtar
    Managing Director
    +44(0)8708510540
    shakakhtar@tagetik.com

    US Press Contact:

    Alessandra Gamba
    +1-203-391-7520
    alessandragamba@tagetik.com

Source: Tagetik

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Marley Coffee Enters Into Lucrative Monthly Membership Market with its "Marley Coffee Monthly" Program

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marley Coffee (OTC Bulletin Board: JAMN)  is pleased to announce the launch of its "Marley Coffee Monthly" program at http://www.MarleyCoffee.com.  This new program will allow consumers to select from its eight sustainable, organic, ethically produced coffee bean offerings and the frequency with which they would like to receive the beans: in one-month, two-month, three-month, or six-month intervals. For a limited time customers who spend over $30 on their initial coffee subscription will receive a free Bodum French press, a $30 value.

To celebrate the launch of the program, Marley Coffee will be donating to its charity, Kicks for a Cause, $1 for each new Marley Coffee Monthly signup for the next 30 days. This continues the company's commitment to supporting charitable organizations through sales of products.

Rohan Marley, Chairman of Marley Coffee, said of the new venture, "We are looking forward to having Marley Coffee Monthly be a part of people's daily lives. What makes our program special is its ease of use and the quality of the product. Customers can choose their level of commitment; modify their subscriptions at any time, and save money through free shipping. With the Holidays right around the corner, it makes a great gift that fans of Marley Coffee can feel good about giving."

"This is going to be another important product channel that we can add to our lines of business.  Some very large coffee companies got their start in the recurring food/ monthly club programs and we believe that we can become a major player in this extremely lucrative space," added Brent Toevs, CEO of Marley Coffee.

About Marley Coffee

Marley Coffee (corporate name Jammin Java Corp) is a US-based company providing premium roasted coffee to the grocery, retail, online, service, hospitality, office coffee service and big box store industry. Under its exclusive licensing agreement with 56 Hope Road, the company continues to develop its coffee lines under the Marley Coffee brand. Marley Coffee is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol JAMN.  For more information, please visit the company's corporate website at http://www.jamminjavacorp.com. For PR contact and sales inquiries please contact info@marleycoffee.com or call the company at 323.556.0746.  Fax: 323.556.0820.

Forward-Looking Statement

This Press Release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Acts") .  In particular, the words "believe," "may," "could," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "propose," "plan," "intend," and similar conditional words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe harbor created by these Acts.  Any statements made in this news release about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements.  Such statements are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company.  These risks and others are included from time to time in documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks.  Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on our future results.  Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.  Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected.  The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof.  The Company takes no obligation to update or correct its own forward-looking statements, except as required by law or those prepared by third parties that are not paid by the Company.  The Company's SEC filings are available at http://www.sec.gov.

Investor Relations Contact:
Stuart T. Smith
512-267-2430
info@smallcapvoice.com

Corporate Contact:
Marley Coffee
info@marleycoffee.com
8200 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
323-556-0746

SOURCE  Marley Coffee

Marley Coffee

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

An Open, Device-Independent Mobile Linux Platform in the Development - Ixonos Supports the Tizen Initiative

HELSINKI, Finland, September 29, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    The open-source ecosystem for smart mobile devices is getting new wind
in its sails as LiMo Foundation and Linux Foundation announced the
development of a new, open, device-independent software platform for the
entire industry. The development of the new mobile Linux platform will be
headed by the Linux Foundation, of which Ixonos is a member.

    This open-source joint venture has already gathered a large number of
supporters. Ixonos and other Nordic systems integrators Elektrobit, Nomovok,
Cybercom and TDi have also publicly voiced their support for the Tizen
initiative. The venture will offer significant new business opportunities
for software companies that operate on the global market and have experience
in MeeGo development projects.

    "We strongly believe that there is a resounding need for a globally
uniform open software platform. Tizen offers the industry and its players
interesting opportunities as Internet-enabled devices continue to
proliferate and as the home-electronics, automotive and telecommunications
industries converge," notes Kari Happonen, President and CEO of Ixonos.

    The openness concept that drives the initiative creates faith in the
mobile industry's will to work together for a common goal, not just compete
fiercely. The development of a unified platform brings together different
players such as hardware manufacturers and telecommunications companies.
Faster development of the platform will bring major benefits to all parties
involved. Hardware manufacturers will be able to take advantage of new
flexibility as they innovate devices. At the same time, development costs
and times will be substantially reduced. The joint application store and the
uniform, standards-based programming language will provide developers and
service providers with a ready-for-use channel to consumers. End users will
enjoy advanced functionality in devices and services as well as a wide
selection of applications for various devices and, above all, the uniform
user experience these features enable.

    Ixonos has strong expertise in mobile Linux platforms. "We have worked
with mobile Linux since 2006: hundreds of our engineers have participated in
the dozens of projects we have carried out together with several other
companies. We are a Linux Foundation member and we intend to assume a very
active role as Tizen developers and as enablers of a new level of openness,"
says Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Marketing.

    Ixonos provides its customers with solutions for the design and
development of connected device and multichannel online services and mobile
applications, based on various operating systems, including mobile Linux.
These services are connected by our ambition to provide end users with
superior mobile user experiences. When designing solutions and services that
take advantage of wireless technology, Ixonos works with all major software
platforms as well as on a platform-independent basis. However, our
development work is not based on technology but on innovating new solutions
and creating new, positive user experiences.

    Links:

   
    - Ixonos' website: http://www.ixonos.com
    - Ixonos on Twitter: http://twitter.com/IxonosTweets
    - Ixonos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/IxonosOnline
    - Tizen: https://www.tizen.org

    Ixonos is a creative mobile solutions company. We develop wireless
technologies, software and solutions for connected devices and mobile
services. Together with our corporate customers, we design products and
services that let consumers enjoy inspiring mobile experiences. We enhance
the competitiveness of our customer companies by enabling superior user
experiences as well as faster time-to-market for their devices and services.
We have offices in Finland, China, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain,
Slovakia, South Korea and the U.S. Ixonos Plc is listed on NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd. In 2010, the company's turnover was 84.9 million euros and its
operating profit was 5.3 million euros.

    For more information, please contact:

    Ixonos:

   
    - Kari Happonen, President and CEO, tel. +358-400-700-761,
      kari.happonen@ixonos.com
    - Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Marketing, tel.
      +358-40-505-0477, antti.aumo@ixonos.com

Source: Ixonos

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Zipbuds Introduces 2nd Generation of Tangle-Resistant Earphones Featuring Higher Quality Sound and Enhanced Functionality

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipbuds, the original zip-up, tangle-free earphones with top quality sound and functionality, launched its new and improved line of fashion-forward products today. The 2nd Generation (G2) Zipbuds feature premium 11mm drivers, a lighter zipper pull and redesigned aluminum ear buds, resulting in an enhanced overall listening experience for fashion conscious music lovers, and gamers.

The G2 Zipbuds' 11mm drivers, compared to 8mm on the first generation, deliver a more balanced, crisper noise projection and offer a sound quality that rivals the highest-end brands on the market. The sleeker design of the G2 line has a total weight that is approximately 20% less than its predecessor, allowing for more comfort and less pull on the ear buds. The redesigned aluminum ear bud casings on the G2 Zipbuds are more form-fitting and will remain in the user's ears regardless of their movement or activity.

"Our 2nd generation Zipbuds earphones have been through a lot in the past year. We like to think that they received an advanced degree in engineering, have been working out and cutting body weight, and studying up on the latest, most cutting edge fashions," says Vice-President Robin DeFay. "Our original concept of the zip-up, tangle-free earphones was the first of its kind to hit the market. Now we're polishing that design and technology to stay ahead of competitors who are looking to duplicate this forward-thinking trend."

For more information on the G2 line, or to purchase Zipbuds online, visit http://www.zipbuds.com or http://www.amazon.com. Ground shipping is now FREE within the contiguous United States. Zipbuds are compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android and all other media devices that accept a traditional 3.5mm headphone input. Experience the complete line of Zipbuds products at the 2012 CES International Trade Show, located at booth #5219 in the iLounge Pavilion, where Zipbuds will launch their new product line.

Zipbuds are the perfect earbuds for on-the-go listening, whether exercising at the gym, studying, road tripping, laying out at the pool, or travelling. Ultra-flexible and ultra-light, the "vertebrae" zipper design features feather-light flexibility. Its unrivaled sound quality generates richly detailed audio quality with minimized distortion. Zipbuds come in a variety of colors, including black & black, pink & black, blue & black, pink & white, and blue & white. Zipbuds also come with sweat resistant Sport Ear Clips to ensure a comfortable fit during physical activity.

2nd Generation Zipbuds are available today @ Amazon.com or Zipbuds.com for $39.99.

CONTACT:   Michael Guzzo
BERKMAN
619-231-9977
610-999-5387 (cell)
michael@berkmanpr.com

iPod®, iPad® , and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Zipbuds is a trademark of Digital Group Audio (DGA) and the technology behind Zipbuds is patent pending worldwide. © Digital Group Audio (DGA) 2010, all rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Zipbuds

Zipbuds

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

Gaming Start-up Releases Facebook Application; Enhances Social Media Rewards Space

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dobango, Inc., a game developer for the social media deal space, today released a Facebook version of its play2Win game.

Dobango's Facebook application expands the arena for the play2Win game suite by taking advantage of the inherent power of social media. Facebook members can play tournaments, challenge their friends, share and post comments. Every game is linked to a prize or discount at local retailers.

"In this tough economic environment, social gaming offers compelling benefits for merchants," said John Flood, vice president of business development at Dobango. "Our Dobango platform lowers the cost for businesses to participate in the deal space. We don't take huge cuts like Groupon. Merchants decide when to run an offer. They're in control. We charge a flat-rate monthly fee."

Dobango launched its 30-second play2Win on its web site in July. Since then, more than 1,600 monthly active users have signed up. The company has added more than 200 retail establishments and restaurants including the Gordon Biersch Brewing Company of San Jose, Calif., and BlueLight Cinemas in Cupertino, Calif.

"It's simple. Everyone wins. And, it's free," Flood said. "Our Facebook app makes it easy for players to win rewards. Every time a player shares with a new member we offer a $1 reward. High scoring players win gift cards, movie tickets and discounts at restaurants."

Dobango company analytics indicate that users have played more than 1,000 times.

The play2Win app currently runs on iPhone, Apple Mac OS, Windows and Facebook. Android and iPad versions are in development. The Facebook application can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/dobango.

About Dobango, Inc.

Dobango creates technology solutions that harness the power of social, mobile, games and rewards. It is the only company that offers a social gaming experience in the deals space. Dobango provides OEM opportunities for companies looking to extend their offerings to mobile and social platforms.

Dobango is privately held and is based in Sunnyvale, Calif. For more information, call (800) 479-0127, or go to http://www.dobango.com.

Media Contact:
John Flood
Dobango, Inc.
1250 Oakmead Pkw, Suite 210,
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(562) 447-4939
Johnf(at)dobango(dot)com

SOURCE  Dobango, Inc.

Dobango, Inc.

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

Macronix Launches Full Support of New JEDEC Standard JESD216 SFDP for Serial Flash Memory

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), the worldwide leader in Serial NOR Flash memory, continues its 'leadership and innovation in the Non-Volatile Memory market by announcing its full support of the new JEDEC Serial NOR Flash standard' JESD216 across its entire Macronix Serial Flash family.

JESD216 Serial Flash Discoverable Parameter (SFDP), announced by JEDEC in September, enables Serial Flash to self-describe its pertinent device parameters and capabilities using a standardized communication protocol and internal parameter table format. With SFDP embedded in the flash device, the Macronix Serial Flash family further facilitates interoperability between the host system software and Serial Flash devices.

Serial Flash products are evolving with diverse feature sets, expanding from single I/O throughput to multiple I/O data throughput capability. Macronix has been striving to unify and standardize the Serial Flash specification. Macronix actively participated in the creation of the SFDP standard, which was approved by the JEDEC Board of Directors.

With respect to the SFDP, Mr. Rick Culver, the chairperson of the JEDEC SFDP Task Group, also commented, "This SFDP standard provides a consistent method of describing the functional and feature capabilities of Serial Flash devices in a standard set of internal parameter tables. These parameter tables can be interrogated by host system software to enable adjustments needed to accommodate divergent features from multiple vendors. SFDP provides more flexibility in vendor selection, reduces engineering resources for firmware upgrades and effectively shortens the time to bring product to the market. The value of SFDP mirrors that of Common Flash Interface (CFI) for Parallel Flash. The software engineers have been asking for a standard like this since the increased adoption of Serial Flash."

The SFDP standard allows Serial Flash vendors to embed a description of important device characteristics within the device in standard set of parameter tables. The host system can then read the parameter tables to understand the functional characteristics and capabilities of the device. Serial Flash with SFDP embedded will substantially facilitate its use and implementation; and then reduce the system manufacturers' production and research costs. Macronix has already embedded SFDP in its Serial Flash family products and gradually activates this feature from now on.

About Macronix International Co., Ltd.

Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) market, provides a full range of NOR Flash and ROM solutions. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality, innovative and performance driven products to its customers in the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, and networking markets. 

Visit http://www.macronix.com for more information.

Media Contacts:

Headquarters
Michelle Chang
Department Manager
Corporate Communication Office
Macronix International Co., LTD.
TEL: +886-3-578-6688 ext. 71233

FAX: +886-3-666-3169

Email: michellechang@mxic.com.tw

Americas
Salman Rashid
Senior Marketing Director

Macronix America, Inc.
TEL: +1-408-941-6264
FAX: +1-408-262-8810
Email: salmanrashid@macronix.com

Europe
Jeff Doong
Product Marketing Director
Macronix Europe, N.V.
TEL: +32-2-456-8023
FAX: +32-2-456-8021
Email: jeffdoong@mxic.com.tw

Japan
Nobufumi Fujii

Marketing Senior Manager
Macronix Asia Limited
TEL: +81-44-246-9100
FAX: +81-44-246-9105
Email: fujii@mxic.co.jp

SOURCE  Macronix International Co. Ltd.

Macronix International Co. Ltd.

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

Jointwave Enhances MPEG-4 Technology for Orion Spacecraft

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jointwave LLC, a leading industry supplier of the H.264 IP core for FPGA and ASIC, has enhanced the capability of the IP core's MPEG-4 (part 10) technology in order to support future human spaceflight missions.

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Under contract to Lockheed Martin - the prime contractor to NASA for the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle - Jointwave customized their H.264 encoder to enable the spacecraft's video compression system to multicast mission critical video to data storage recorders, live stream for crew displays or streaming downlink to mission control.

Jointwave's H.264 encoder IP core supports a full HD 1080p video, with broadcast level-video quality on a single low-cost FPGA device. It uses a very small amount of hardware resources, runs on a frequency as low as 100Mhz and consumes significantly less power than other IP cores on the market. Because of this, it is optimal for applications running on batteries in harsh environments, with strict limitations on power consumption heat dissipation.

"We are thrilled to announce that Jointwave's encoder IP core has passed the rigorous tests and theoretical verification required for the constraints of applications for human space flight missions," said Paul Qiu, CEO of Jointwave. "We continue to be very proud to be the leader in codec efficiency, performance and vigor."

The encoder is 100 percent hard wired, with a precise bit rate control function that is built in and works without the need for any CPU or DSP intervention. Its low chip count and low latency make it a reliable solution that is ideal for real time and interactive applications.

"Jointwave really stepped up to the challenge of pushing high definition video compression technology to meet our requirements for the Orion spacecraft," said Preston Faiks, Orion senior electrical engineer for Lockheed Martin. "They delivered very quickly and effectively as soon as we identified the customized requirements of the application."

Faiks explained that the encoder will compress high-definition video from the spacecraft's cameras that will be used to view mission critical launch events and provide situational awareness for rendezvous, proximity operations and docking. This compression system is needed due to the differing data rates of the onboard systems. The data rate out of the cameras exceeds 1Gbs, while the data rate for storage runs at 20Mbs and streaming to ground can be as low as 50Kbs.

Due to its high-objective video quality, Jointwave's codec works well with pattern recognition and video analytics technologies, and its highly efficient CABAC and CAVLC entropy engines support throughput up to hundreds of megabits per second. This is particularly useful for applications that require visually lossless video.

Jointwave's innovative H.264 implementation is targeted toward the avionics, aerospace, automotive, surveillance, medical equipment, mobile device, broadcast, video conferencing and consumer electronics industries. The delivery of the core came after a previously signed licensing agreement between Jointwave and Lockheed Martin Space Systems.

About Jointwave

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

About the Lockheed Martin Orion Team:

Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor to NASA for the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), the nation's next generation spacecraft designed to carry astronauts beyond low Earth orbit on long duration, deep space missions. Lockheed Martin leads the Orion MPCV industry team which includes major subcontractors as well as a nationwide network of minor subcontractors and small businesses. In addition, Lockheed Martin contracts with hundreds of small and disadvantaged business suppliers across the United States through an expansive supply chain network.  Visit http://www.lockheedmartin.com/orion for more information.

SOURCE  Jointwave LLC

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Jointwave LLC

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

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

Yelp Launches in Switzerland

Yelp Continues Rapid European Expansion And Arrives in Switzerland

ZURICH, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Yelp (http://www.yelp.com), the community-led local search site, today announced the availability of Yelp Switzerland (http://www.yelp.ch). Beginning today, locals are able to create accounts on Yelp.ch to share their opinions about great local businesses and services. Yelp's free iPhone and Android applications will also be made available in Switzerland, as will its free suite of business owner tools: Yelp for Business Owners (http://biz.yelp.ch).

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"Situated in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a world class nation characterized by a desire for the finer things in life," said Miriam Warren, Vice President of European Marketing, Yelp. "Our hope is that Yelp can deliver a platform for this discerning population to share their opinions on everything from fashion boutiques and chocolate purveyors to everyday services like dentists and cleaners."

The site supports German, French, Italian, English, Dutch and Spanish to reflect the culturally diverse make up of the resident population. The launch of Yelp Switzerland follows hot on the heels of the company's launch in Italy last week, and represents an important move in Yelp's European growth strategy, bringing the total country number to nine.

September 2011, Yelp Italy (http://yelp.it)
May 2011, Yelp Spain (http://www.yelp.es)
December 2010, Yelp Netherlands (http://www.yelp.nl)
October 2010, Yelp Austria (http://www.yelp.at)
July 2010, Yelp Germany (http://www.yelp.de)
May 2010, Yelp France (http://www.yelp.fr)
June 2009, Yelp Ireland (http://www.yelp.ie)
January 2009, Yelp UK (http://www.yelp.co.uk)

While available throughout Switzerland, Yelp will focus its initial community building efforts in Zurich -- a city by city approach that has served the company and its other markets well in the past. Yelp now has thriving communities in 17 major cities across Western Europe.

To learn more and see pictures of Yelp.ch and our iPhone and Android applications, visit our Yelp Official Blog (http://officialblog.yelp.com/)

About Yelp:

Yelp (http://www.yelp.com) is a website that connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain and Italy; Yelp drew an audience of more than 63 million unique visitors in August 2011. Yelpers have written more than 21 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Over 5 million unique visitors also relied on Yelp Mobile to help them make a spending decision on the go. For more information, please visit yelp.ch or send an email to press@yelp.com.

Media Contacts:
Switzerland
Sebastian Boppert
+41 (0)22 533 01 11
sboppert@hopscotch.eu

UK
Elliot Adams
Yelp, Inc
eadams@yelp.co.uk or press@yelp.com
+44 (207) 549 3603

SOURCE  Yelp

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Yelp

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

Jimdo QR Codes: Mobile Marketing Made Simple

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of this year's Internet trends lands at Jimdo today, as the website creator launches simple QR code generation for its users. Starting immediately, the owners of four million Jimdo websites can create custom QR codes for pages on their sites and items in their online store. In doing so, Jimdo puts itself at the forefront of the trend sweeping the world as smartphone usage increases.

82 Million U.S. Smartphone Users

QR codes (quick response codes) work just like barcodes but contain more information. With an app, any smartphone can detect and read them. QR codes usually contain a website URL, email address, or phone number. The small square graphics made of black and white pixels are popping up everywhere - businesses and individuals are using them to connect offline advertisements with online content. It's not surprising this is trending. After all, in the USA, over 82 million smartphones are in use, while almost 40% of UK mobile subscribers have smartphones(1).

Connecting to Mobile Marketing

"With this QR code feature, we're giving our users an easy way to get started with mobile marketing," says Jimdo co-founder Fridtjof Detzner. "Jimdo sites are already automatically mobile-optimized - giving our customers a simple way to make QR codes is the next logical step. Without having to use an external service, Jimdo users can create QR codes for their website, specific pages, or even special products in their online store - whatever they want to advertise offline."

Traditional Advertising with a 21st Century Twist

Flyers, business cards, print ads, swag: to keep up with the newest developments, these "real world" objects need QR codes. "It's a really simple function - but it bridges offline campaigns and mobile marketing," says Detzner. "More and more people are using their smartphones to access the web, and site owners with online stores in particular need to get on board. The big advantage of QR codes: an interested, potential customer can get to your site when they see the flyer or sticker - immediately. There's no mistyped URL or names forgotten on the way back to a computer. The information is available right away."

About Jimdo

Jimdo - Pages to the People (http://www.jimdo.com) was founded in February 2007 by three young entrepreneurs-Christian Springub, Fridtjof Detzner, and Matthias Henze-in an old farmhouse. The technology powering Jimdo was developed as a content management service for business clients, but frequent requests from friends gave the founders the idea to offer free JimdoPages. In just a few minutes, anyone-no technical knowledge required-can get a website online, complete with blog, photo galleries, video, online store, and social media integration. Funding from industry leaders like the Samwer brothers (CityDeal/Groupon, Facebook, LinkedIn), allowed Jimdo to scale quickly, and it is now available in 11 languages. In May 2011, the 4,000,000th Jimdo site went online. Follow us on Twitter @jimdo.

(1)http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2011/8/comScore_Reports_July_2011_U.S._Mobile_Subscriber_Market_Share

SOURCE  Jimdo

Jimdo

CONTACT: Powen Shiah of Jimdo, +1-415-639-8299, press@jimdo.com

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

Cimation, an Audubon Affiliate, Now Offers EDS

HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cimation has announced an expanded suite of offerings, including Enterprise Data Solutions (EDS). Cimation's venture into this market segment will help its clients combine traditional Automation with Industrial Information Technology (IT), delivering real-time data to all business units within their enterprise.

Technology solutions incorporated into this EDS effort include:

- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

- Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for geo-spatially referenced data

- Control Room Management (CRM) Solutions for PHMSA compliance

- Enterprise Services Bus (ESB) for business systems integration

- Hosted SCADA process monitoring and control

- Fully-integrated disaster-recovery solutions

- Support Services available 24x7x365.

Leading the EDS technology effort for Cimation is the new Director of Enterprise Data Solutions Matt Fleharty. His oil & gas experience and entrepreneurial spirit will spearhead the development of the EDS department. Fleharty possesses a proven track record of delivering technology solutions to serve enterprise data implementation, facilitate analysis, and improve business decisions.

"We are excited about the addition of Matt Fleharty to the Cimation team, and look forward to continuing to provide our customers with the highest quality of service, while expanding our solutions set with EDS," said Cimation Business Development Manager Joe Schipani.

Cimation, an Audubon company, is an automation and industrial IT service provider, specializing in turnkey electrical, instrumentation, EDS, and SCADA solutions that integrate wellhead monitoring and control equipment, gas and liquid measurement instruments, and communication devices.

Audubon is an international, full-service project solutions provider. Audubon serves the offshore and onshore oil & gas, petrochemical & refining, pipeline, and power generation markets with multi-discipline engineering, design, operational support, procurement, and fabrication solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Audubon continues to experience remarkable growth with four affiliate companies, and a wide range of global offices with locations in Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Covington, Tulsa, Denver, Charleston (W. Va.), Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kuala Lumpur. New offices slated for opening soon include Bogota, Colombia. 

SOURCE  Cimation

Cimation

CONTACT: Janet Stafford, Marketing Director of Audubon, +1-713-452-3191, jstafford @aechou.com, cimation.com, audubon-engineering.com

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

Aura, The Largest Multi-Touch Widescreen Display of Its Kind Hits The Marketplace

Answers The Need for Better Interactive Products

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Drawing a crowd's attention is often not easy, especially in the crowded tradeshow marketplace. With emerging technology, an opportunity now exists to change the course of display design for the better.  Enter Aura, the world's largest multi-touch widescreen display that not only attracts people but also engages them.  The new product is now available to companies looking to amp up their presence at any large trade show or marketing event.

"With Aura, we deliver the 'WOW factor' by taking proven technology and syncing it with immersive content that both engages the users and helps to convert them to customers. That's what makes Aura unique; it both entertains and efficiently conveys the message, all while the users enjoy themselves interacting with this exciting technology on a 100" screen," said Jeff Sullivan, president, HiGear Innovations.

More than a widescreen display, Aura brings interaction to life.  At 100" it is the largest multi-touch display of its kind on the market. Aura creates a spectacle on the show floor; people cannot pass by without taking notice. The sleek appearance grabs a consumer's eye and pulls them in for a closer look. The immersive interactive content keeps people from simply leaving too quickly. As crowds gather, Aura's powerful  processing and software package effortlessly engages multiple users' interactions simultaneously.  And in the midst of inundating lights and sound, the Aura's standard 12,000 lumen projection system shines bright, demanding attention from every angle. In addition there is an upgrade option for Aura  to over 24,000 lumens which amps up the experience further. '

HiGear Innovations, the company that created Aura, specializes in innovative interactive products for retail, trade show, and corporate environments. "More and more clients lately have been asking for interactive products, so HiGear was created with the specific purpose to help develop and provide products that fit the needs of our clients and stand out in the marketplace for excellence and innovation," adds Sullivan.

Product Specifics:

    --  12,000-lumen projector system, expandable to 24,000 lumens.
    --  Powerful custom built computer delivers complex content with ease.
    --  Flagship multi-touch software allows for easy drag and drop placement of
        content for a slick carousel format presentation. Users can easily
        access video, images, web and flash content seamlessly, without exiting
        the program.
    --  Customized software opens you up to endless possibilities, including
        RFID and Bluetooth integration.
    --  400-Watt professional audio system with subwoofer and mixer. There is a
        separate input for a wireless mic, which comes in handy during a
        presentation when addressing a larger audience.
    --  Built as a small island trade show exhibit, measuring roughly 12'L x 7'W
        x 8' high, Aura was designed to be viewed in the round.
    --  The sides of the unit can act as separate presentation areas, and house
        the stand-alone custom counters with locking storage. Small
        touchscreens, such as our Display Shopper® product can be outfitted on
        these, making Aura a completely immersive environment.
    --  Graphic opportunities abound, and each area can be a branding
        opportunity or contain shelving for product display/demo.
    --  Breaks down easily for transportation and ships inside durable locking
        cases.
    --  Locking equipment/storage access door in rear

Aura is available now for purchase or rental. It comes in two models which retail for $85,000 and $99,000, depending on the options. The price of each includes white glove technical support to assist with the first setup at the venue. The rental price is $18,795 per show, which also includes technical assistance in setting up. Leasing can be handled through a 3rd party alliance partner, if desired.

Learn more by visiting http://www.higearinnovations.com or call 800-280-9603. A live demo can be arranged at the St. Louis showroom.

About HiGear Innovation

Based in St. Louis, MO, HiGear Innovations specializes in innovative interactive products for retail, trade show, and corporate environments. HiGear Innovations was created by the owners of Moxie Display Systems, Inc., a trade show marketing design/build firm that specializes in trade show marketing. For more information, visit http://www.higearinnovations.com or call 800-280-9603.

SOURCE  HiGear Innovations

HiGear Innovations

CONTACT: Stacia Kirby, +1-206-363-1492, Stacia@speakeasy.net

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

Tweet to Decide Who in the World Sees "PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3" First!

Paramount Pictures Launches First Ever Global "Tweet To See It First" to Kick Off the Eagerly Awaited 3rd Installment of the Thriller Franchise

Movie Will Premiere in 20 Cities Worldwide on October 18th

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented move, Paramount Pictures will debut PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 exclusively in cities where the most fans "Tweet To See It First". This first ever of its kind campaign launched today at 8:00 a.m. PDT and is open to fans worldwide. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 will premiere on October 18th in the top 20 cities with the most tweets, 3 days before the film's global release.

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"The support of this franchise from the online community is phenomenal. We again look to reward them for that support by offering them the chance to see it first, this time expanding our reach globally," said Rob Moore, Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures.

To vote, fans can go to http://www.ParanormalMovie.com and select their city from a global map, which will also serve as the point of entry to create a tweet with a special set of hash tags that link directly to twitter. Once a tweet posts, it counts as a vote. A leader board will show the top 20 global markets in real-time.

The "Tweet To See It First" competition is available to audiences worldwide and ends at 11:59 p.m. PDT on Thursday, October 13th. The top 20 cities will be announced on Friday, October 14th.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 is produced by Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider and directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman from a screenplay by Christopher Landon. Follow PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/TweetYourScream for audience reactions and important announcements.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies.  PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Paramount Television & Digital Distribution.

SOURCE  Paramount Pictures

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Paramount Pictures

CONTACT: Paramount Pictures, Katie Martin Kelley, EVP, Publicity, +1-323-956-2821, kmk@paramount.com

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

Cloud Silver Lining and Egenera Announce Partnership to Bring Converged Infrastructure Management to the Cloud

Will Include Xertification® of Egenera PAN Manager® as Cloud Compatible

Cloud Silver Lining and Egenera Announce Partnership to Bring Converged Infrastructure Management to the Cloud

Will Include Xertification® of Egenera PAN Manager® as Cloud Compatible

CHICAGO and BOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Silver Lining, an IT consultancy which guides enterprises in the business-focused assessment and adoption of Cloud technologies, and Egenera, a provider of enterprise-scale converged infrastructure data center solutions and services, today announced a strategic partnership to certify Egenera's PAN Manager as Cloud-compatible. The Cloud Silver Lining certification process, Xertification, assesses products for compliance with the seven characteristics of Cloud as defined by the Cloud Council of 7.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110315/NE65034LOGO)

Egenera provides unified management and simplified operation for physical and virtual computing environments. Utilizing a single user interface, PAN Manager transforms silos of physical and virtual network infrastructure into an integrated and reliable computing platform that is used extensively for cloud and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) initiatives.

"Through its converged infrastructure management solutions, Egenera brings together unified computing, integrated availability and recovery services for both physical and virtual infrastructures," said Bob Shinn, founder, Cloud Silver Lining. "This partnership between Cloud Silver Lining and Egenera is an important step in certifying the cloud compatibility of Egenera's products and services for our enterprise IT clients, who are right in the midst of assessing the business value of implementing Cloud computing technologies."

"Partnering with Cloud Silver Lining will help Egenera rapidly expand the market for its software, solutions and services while providing our customers with access to Cloud Silver Lining's advanced Cloud assessment and process improvement consulting expertise," said John Humphreys, vice president of marketing, Egenera. "Egenera and Cloud Silver Lining offer complementary strengths and solutions to a wide range of enterprise customers looking to bring cloud to their organization."

Based in Chicago, IL and Boston, MA, Cloud Silver Lining services clients worldwide. For more information on the company, please visit http://cloudsilverlining.com.

Egenera, based in Boxborough, MA, has over 1,600 production installations globally, including premier enterprise data centers, service providers and government agencies. For more information on the company, please visit http://egenera.com.

About Cloud Silver Lining

Cloud Silver Lining is an IT Consultancy focused on helping clients in financial services and Fortune 500 organizations assess IT problems to determine the business benefits of Cloud computing. Through its assessment, business process optimization and transformational services, Cloud Silver Lining addresses the cost, operational and technical implications of Cloud computing and helps clients implement Cloud technologies to improve service quality, increase innovation and reduce capital expenditures.

About Egenera

Converge. Unify. Simplify. That's how Egenera makes every data center a reliable dynamic data center, quickly and easily. The company's production-proven converged infrastructure data center solutions, powerful Egenera® PAN Manager® Software and professional services are trusted globally to deliver proven value through agility, reliability and availability. Egenera solutions and services guarantee wire-once, always-on, physical and virtual management across the data center with measurable savings. Headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., Egenera has offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.egenera.com or email info@egenera.com.

About Cloud Council of 7

The Cloud Council of 7 (CCO7) is a collaboration of business users, policy makers, technology and service providers, and academics created to help eliminate confusion in the Cloud technology marketplace. CCO7 has defined seven characteristics shared by Cloud-compatible and Cloud-enabling technologies: scalability, financial efficiency, security, adaptability, multi-tenancy, accessibility and sustainability. For more information, visit http://cco7.com.

SOURCE  Cloud Silver Lining

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Cloud Silver Lining

CONTACT: Ann Dalrymple, Cloud Silver Lining, +1-781-254-3892, adalrymple@Cloudsilverlining.com, Samantha Hoy, Racepoint Group, +1-781-487-4679, shoy@racepointgroup.com

Web Site: http://cloudsilverlining.com

Cloud Silver Lining and Announce Partnership to Bring Converged Infrastructure Management to the Cloud

Will Include Xertification® of Egenera PAN Manager® as Cloud Compatible

CHICAGO, and BOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Silver Lining, an IT consultancy which guides enterprises in the business-focused assessment and adoption of Cloud technologies, and Egenera, a provider of enterprise-scale converged infrastructure data center solutions and services, today announced a strategic partnership to certify Egenera's PAN Manager as Cloud-compatible. The Cloud Silver Lining certification process, Xertification, assesses products for compliance with the seven characteristics of Cloud as defined by the Cloud Council of 7.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110315/NE65034LOGO)

Egenera provides unified management and simplified operation for physical and virtual computing environments. Utilizing a single user interface, PAN Manager transforms silos of physical and virtual network infrastructure into an integrated and reliable computing platform that is used extensively for cloud and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) initiatives.

"Through its converged infrastructure management solutions, Egenera brings together unified computing, integrated availability and recovery services for both physical and virtual infrastructures," said Bob Shinn, founder, Cloud Silver Lining. "This partnership between Cloud Silver Lining and Egenera is an important step in certifying the cloud compatibility of Egenera's products and services for our enterprise IT clients, who are right in the midst of assessing the business value of implementing Cloud computing technologies."

"Partnering with Cloud Silver Lining will help Egenera rapidly expand the market for its software, solutions and services while providing our customers with access to Cloud Silver Lining's advanced Cloud assessment and process improvement consulting expertise," said John Humphreys, vice president of marketing, Egenera. "Egenera and Cloud Silver Lining offer complementary strengths and solutions to a wide range of enterprise customers looking to bring cloud to their organization."

Based in Chicago, IL and Boston, MA, Cloud Silver Lining services clients worldwide. For more information on the company, please visit http://cloudsilverlining.com.

Egenera, based in Boxborough, MA, has over 1,600 production installations globally, including premier enterprise data centers, service providers and government agencies. For more information on the company, please visit http://egenera.com.

About Cloud Silver Lining

Cloud Silver Lining is an IT Consultancy focused on helping clients in financial services and Fortune 500 organizations assess IT problems to determine the business benefits of Cloud computing. Through its assessment, business process optimization and transformational services, Cloud Silver Lining addresses the cost, operational and technical implications of Cloud computing and helps clients implement Cloud technologies to improve service quality, increase innovation and reduce capital expenditures.

About Egenera

Converge. Unify. Simplify. That's how Egenera makes every data center a reliable dynamic data center, quickly and easily. The company's production-proven converged infrastructure data center solutions, powerful Egenera® PAN Manager® Software and professional services are trusted globally to deliver proven value through agility, reliability and availability. Egenera solutions and services guarantee wire-once, always-on, physical and virtual management across the data center with measurable savings. Headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., Egenera has offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.egenera.com or email info@egenera.com.

About Cloud Council of 7

The Cloud Council of 7 (CCO7) is a collaboration of business users, policy makers, technology and service providers, and academics created to help eliminate confusion in the Cloud technology marketplace. CCO7 has defined seven characteristics shared by Cloud-compatible and Cloud-enabling technologies: scalability, financial efficiency, security, adaptability, multi-tenancy, accessibility and sustainability. For more information, visit http://cco7.com.

SOURCE  Cloud Silver Lining

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Cloud Silver Lining

CONTACT: Ann Dalrymple, Cloud Silver Lining, +1-781-254-3892, adalrymple@Cloudsilverlining.com, Samantha Hoy, Racepoint Group, +1-781-487-4679, shoy@racepointgroup.com

Web Site: http://cloudsilverlining.com

MobileIron AppConnect: The Best Way to Secure Enterprise Mobile Apps

Accellion, Box, GoodReader, GroupLogic, NitroDesk, Quickoffice, Roambi, Wyse PocketCloud and Xora Sign On as Partners

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileIron, the innovator in enterprise management and security for mobile devices and apps, today announced MobileIron AppConnect, the best way for enterprises to secure mobile apps. MobileIron also announced the first wave of MobileIron AppConnect partners: Accellion, Box, GoodReader, GroupLogic, NitroDesk, Quickoffice, Roambi, Wyse PocketCloud and Xora.

Using MobileIron AppConnect, enterprises are able to secure company data across the lifecycle of their mobile apps, from deployment to usage to retirement. MobileIron AppConnect secures both company-developed apps as well as select third-party apps on the App Store, Android Market and other mobile app distribution services. MobileIron AppConnect will be available to MobileIron customers and developers at no additional charge.

As mobile apps quickly become essential business tools, untrusted apps carry increasingly greater risk of company data loss. MobileIron AppConnect secures both app "data at rest" and "data in motion" by giving IT and developers the following capabilities:

    --  Authentication: Ensure only approved users can access app data. Confirm
        identity through certificates and provide single sign-on capabilities
        (SSO) across multiple apps.
    --  Configuration: Set up the app properly with appropriate settings.
    --  Authorization: Allow or disallow app usage or data storage based on
        device posture.
    --  Access control: Block app access to the corporate network if security is
        compromised.
    --  Analytics: Provide insight into app usage.
    --  Removal: Remotely wipe the app and app data on the mobile device.

"MobileIron AppConnect extends MobileIron's proven security framework to apps and is the latest phase in our vision of enterprise app security and management," said Ojas Rege, VP of Product, MobileIron. "The first phase was to secure the enterprise against rogue apps through our App Control policy engine. The second was to give IT a way to securely distribute apps to users via our Enterprise App Storefront. The third, with MobileIron AppConnect, is to secure app 'data at rest' and 'data in motion' across the entire app lifecycle."

MobileIron AppConnect partners include some of the most innovative workplace apps. Partners will be featured as recommended apps in MobileIron's Enterprise App Storefront accelerating their distribution into the enterprise customer base.

About the MobileIronAppConnect Partners

    --  Accellion provides enterprise-class secure collaboration and file
        sharing solutions that give business users secure mobile access to
        enterprise content while giving IT the control it needs to ensure
        compliance and data security. Accellion is accessible on iPad, iPhone,
        Blackberry and Android devices and the Web, and integrates via plug-in
        to SharePoint and Autonomy iManage.
    --  Box makes it simple for businesses to share, manage and access all of
        their content from anywhere. Files and folders on Box can be securely
        shared both internally and externally, accessed on mobile devices (iPad,
        iPhone, Android, TouchPad, PlayBook and m.box.net), and extended to
        partner applications such as Google Apps, NetSuite and Salesforce.
    --  GoodReader is the super-robust PDF reader and annotator for iPad, iPhone
        and iPod touch. With GoodReader users can read virtually anything,
        anywhere: books, movies, maps, pictures.
    --  GroupLogic helps enterprise and education IT organizations simply and
        securely integrate diverse computing platforms into enterprise
        environments, connecting employees to enterprise files, content and
        assets to facilitate a more productive and efficient work environment.
        GroupLogic's mobilEcho is the industry's first and only Mobile File
        Management (MFM) software for enterprise iPad users. mobilEcho enables
        enterprise IT to provide secure access to enterprise file servers for
        iPad users, eliminating the need for work-arounds like emailing files to
        yourself or storing critical enterprise files in unsecure third-party
        cloud providers.
    --  NitroDesk provides the leading Enterprise-ready Exchange
        ActiveSync-based email solution for Android powered phones and tablets.
        The TouchDown app, with over 500,000 active users, is popular with
        enterprise customers for both its intuitive user experience and its
        integration with ActiveSync, which is the industry standard for wireless
        email mobilization.
    --  Quickoffice is the worldwide leader in mobile office solutions and is
        distributed on more than 370 million mobile devices. Available on all
        major platforms, Quickoffice delivers reliable, innovative office
        software that drives mobile productivity and is revolutionizing the way
        people use their mobile devices.
    --  Roambi is a mobile business intelligence solution that was designed from
        the ground up for the mobile environment.  A native iPhone/iPad
        application, Roambi makes company reports and data quick to access and
        easy to interact with, via immersive dashboard-style analytics on any
        iPhone or iPad.
    --  Wyse PocketCloud, an Android/iOS Mobile Cloud App by Cloud Client
        Computing leader Wyse Technology, allows users to remotely access
        personal and corporate Windows and Mac computers. Beyond simple remote
        file viewing and sharing, users can also run all their applications and
        access network resources to create, edit, and share documents and media
        from the palm of their hand.
    --  Xora empowers mobile businesses to achieve new levels of productivity
        and customer satisfaction.   Field employees use the mobile app to
        eliminate manual processes and paperwork. Managers gain insight into
        their field operations through location-based services, alerts and
        trends reporting.  Xora saves companies money every day.

MobileIron AppConnect beta will be available to app developers in Q4 2011.

About MobileIron

Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner, Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software 2011, MobileIron is solving the problems CIOs face as business data and applications move to smartphones and tablets. The MobileIron Virtual Smartphone Platform is the first solution to give IT and users real-time intelligence and control over mobile content, activity, and apps in order to secure the enterprise, reduce wireless cost, and improve the mobile user experience. For more information, please visit http://www.mobileiron.com.

SOURCE  MobileIron

MobileIron

CONTACT: Clarissa Horowitz of MobileIron, +1-415-608-6825, clarissa@mobileiron.com

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

Jamcast Enables On-Demand Digital Audio Streaming to Android Devices Everywhere

New Jamcast Player for Android devices allows consumers to instantly access their digital music collection from anywhere in the world

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Software Development Solutions, Inc. announced today the launch of Jamcast Player, a streaming client app exclusively for Android devices.  Jamcast Player is compatible with Android version 2.1+ and is now available for download from the Android Market.

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Using Jamcast Server and an existing home internet connection, consumers can establish a secure private cloud from which all of their digital music is shared.  Jamcast Player then connects their Android device to the private cloud over a 3G/4G or Wi-Fi data connection, allowing users to browse, search, and stream their entire music catalog from anywhere.

Jamcast Player provides total control over audio quality and network data usage with adjustable performance configurations by network connection type.   Additionally, Jamcast Player proudly supports native playback of a wide variety of audio formats, including FLAC/FLAC-HD, OGG, MP3, WMA, ALAC, and AAC/AAC+.

"Jamcast is for consumers seeking anytime access to their digital music collection from anywhere without syncing or consuming storage space on the device," said Scott Streaker, President and CEO of Software Development Solutions, Inc.  "This is smart, simple software designed with the advanced listener in mind."

While still in beta, Jamcast Player already packs an assortment of other features including gapless playback, automatic internet server discovery, integrated security, voice search, SD card installation, car dock support, and more.  The quick and intuitive user interface displays high resolution album art and is optimized for car usage.

Jamcast Player is a free download from the Android Market for devices running Android 2.1 and higher.  Optimized display support for tablet devices and Google TV is forthcoming.

Jamcast Server is simple to install and runs on Microsoft Windows XP or higher.  A fully-functional 14-day trial of the software is available for download at http://getjamcast.com, and a license can be purchased for only $29.99.

About Software Development Solutions, Inc.

Software Development Solutions, Inc. is a startup company headquartered in Orlando, Florida specializing in the innovation and development of cross-platform software for the network-connected digital world.  Jamcast is a streaming media solution that enables consumers to access music, podcasts, and other digital audio from connected devices around the home and beyond.

For More Information:
Website: http://getjamcast.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GetJamcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/GetJamcast

Media Contact:
Carolyn Keenan
Software Development Solutions, Inc.
+1-407-252-5800
pr@sdstechnologies.com

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Software Development Solutions, Inc.

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Jason Derulo and Hamilton Park Headline Muve Music's Monthly Artist Programs

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, today announced exclusive Muve Music content with the release of the October Muve Headliner and Muve First artist.

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Muve First artist of the month Hamilton Park is bringing its exclusive album, "Hamilton Park EP" to the Muve Music catalog with an exclusive Muve Music track titled, "Grindin." Muve Music subscribers get this exclusive single from four talented R&B singers starting on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, and the entire album content beginning October 11, 2011, before any other digital music service. 

Muve Music subscribers can also enjoy Muve Headliner Jason Derulo's album, "Future History" all-month long with bonuses that include the tracks, "Don't Wanna Go Home (Abe Clements Club Remix)" and "Edge of the World" only on Muve. This month's featured A-list artist has risen to the top of his game in the music industry with past hits such as "Whatcha Say" and "It Girl."

How to Get Muve Music

Muve Music is available on the Samsung Vitality, ZTE Score and Samsung Suede at Cricket company-owned stores and at http://www.mycricket.com, as well as through select partner retail outlets. Additional accessories are available for purchase including premium headphones, an audio jack and Bluetooth adapter to connect to home and car stereos, either wired or wirelessly.

For more information about Muve Music, visit http://www.muvemusic.com, and for Cricket's dynamic device lineup, visit http://www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's latest news and updates online, go to Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

About Cricket

Cricket is the pioneer of simple and affordable unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required serving approximately 5.7 million customers. Cricket products are available nationwide. Cricket offers wireless voice and broadband Internet services over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital 3G CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Cricket's nationwide wireless voice service plans include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited U.S. long distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text to Mexico, unlimited Mobile Web, unlimited directory assistance, as well as a variety of calling features and feature-rich mobile applications such as popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. For more information on Cricket, visit http://www.mycricket.com. Cricket is offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit http://www.leapwireless.com.

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Cricket Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer Briscoe, Media Relations of Cricket Communications, Inc., +1-858-882-9408, jbriscoe@cricketcommunications.com

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

LG Electronics Opens First U.S. Home Appliance R&D Center for Innovative Appliance Testing

Reinforces Commitment to Industry Leadership, Energy-Efficient Products Meeting Top Environmental, Performance Standards

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA today officially opened its first Home Appliance Research & Development Center in the United States. Located in Buffalo Grove, Ill., the $6.5 million R&D Center will provide low-volume, high-precision product testing and consumer research using state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies.

"The Home Appliance R&D Center represents LG's commitment to meeting the needs of its customers in the U.S., ensuring the highest degree of efficiency is met," said Y. H. Lee, president and CEO of the LG Home Appliance Company. "The Center is a platform for LG to help assure that LG appliances meet or exceed industry standards, explore new technologies and, most importantly, drive innovation for next-generation products."

The 30,770-square-foot R&D Center has the capability of testing hundreds of appliances annually and is the last stop before LG products begin production. The 15,350 square-foot first floor is dedicated to major appliance testing including refrigerators, washing machines, clothes dryers, ovens, ranges, cooktops, microwave ovens, dishwashers and vacuum cleaners. It houses state-of-the-art testing equipment such as a climate-controlled chamber specifically designed to test refrigerator-freezers, consistent with test procedures prescribed by the U.S. Department of Energy.

A Consumer Insights Lab features top-notch residential kitchen, laundry room and living room spaces, designed to provide consumers with hands on experiences using LG appliances. A field focus group discussion area allows consumers to share their reactions to the appliances, ensuring LG produces the highest quality products that meet the needs of its U.S. customers.

The second floor houses a fully functioning video studio and residential kitchen where video content is created for consumers and service technicians. Videos include product and cooking demonstrations and lifestyle hints conducted by LG home economists and customer support technicians. The professionally produced video series will be available on LG's website in the coming weeks. The Center's offices and administrative facilities are also on the second floor, where currently 39 employees work; LG expects to expand the staff over the next 12-18 months.

"Providing the greatest benefit and value to our customers is a key aspect of our new R&D Center," said Heejin Lee, senior director of the Home Appliance R&D Center, LG Home Appliance Company. "By utilizing our advanced resources efficiently, we strive to develop the best products that meet the highest expectations, specific to our U.S. customers."

Further enhancing LG's commitment to sustainability and quality, the LG R&D Center tests products against industry guidelines set by Underwriters Laboratory (UL), UL Environment (ULE), the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). To meet these standards, the appliances are subjected to rigorous testing for performance, energy efficiency, water usage, safety and quality.

"As part of our goal to become the most sustainable consumer products company in the world, LG worked with the Carbon Fund Foundation on carbon offsets for the Buffalo Grove facility," said Wayne Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics USA, who came from LG's North American headquarters in New Jersey to cut the ribbon on the new facility. "We are pleased to announce the new facility has CarbonFree Partner status."

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $48 billion 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.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Company

The LG Electronics Home Appliance Company is an innovator in the home appliance industry, dedicated to offering healthier and greener products, blending smart technology and trend-setting design and providing a complete solution for improving daily life. LG's insightful products, including refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, cooking appliances, vacuum cleaners, and built-in appliances, are designed to resonate with consumers around the world. LG's innovative technologies and convenient features, including the world's first interactive refrigerator, steam washing machine and combination oven and microwave, set new trends in the appliance industry, helping to establish LG as a global leader.

SOURCE  LG Electronics USA, Inc.

LG Electronics USA, Inc.

CONTACT: John I. Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Ralph J. Jodice, +1-312-397-6064, ralph.jodice@lg-one.com

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

K2 Announces No-Code, Browser-Based Technology for Building Electronic Forms

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Workflow and BPM software maker K2 today unveiled its new SmartForms technology and announced a beta program that will be available soon for K2 customers and partners.

SmartForms offers a browser-based designer that allows users to build reusable electronic forms that can then be used to capture information on web pages, web applications and in SharePoint solutions. SmartForms can be workflow-enabled when combined with K2's award winning workflow server.

"With this technology, users will be able to leverage a drag-and-drop environment to build electronic forms faster than ever before," said K2's CEO Adriaan van Wyk. "For example, a 'field,' like 'address,' can simply be clicked and dragged from a sidebar onto the form being built."

K2 SmartForms can pull and push information from line-of-business systems -- SharePoint, CRM, SAP and others -- and they can be used in the cloud with applications like Office 365 and Salesforce.com. The built-in K2 SmartObject technology allows true reusability of form components across multiple forms, in multiple applications.

"Combine our new SmartForms capability with the other pillars of the K2 platform -- workflow, line-of-business integration and reporting -- and we've really put forward a powerful and unique product that fosters exponential efficiency for our customers," Van Wyk said. "It has evolved into a BPM platform that is unlike anything else in the market."

K2 blackpearl and K2 blackpoint software are used by companies all over the world for automating enterprise business processes, building SharePoint workflow solutions, and integrating Microsoft solutions into SAP and other line-of-business systems.

For more information, or to sign up for the beta, visit http://www.k2.com.

SOURCE  K2

K2

CONTACT: Chris Tomeo, +1-303-482-2189, ctomeo@k2.com

Web Site: http://www.k2.com

5dk and Magento to Partner on Magento eCommerce Forum

Presentation to Salt Lake City Business and Technology Executives on Oct. 4

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Magento and 5dk will host a regional Magento eCommerce Forum for senior business and technology executives on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Executives and client teams from Magento and 5dk will provide an overview of Magento's capabilities and an in-depth demonstration of Magento Enterprise Edition. 5dk Managing Partner Chris Prescher will talk about the company's experience developing and implementing Magento across retail and B2B categories and will showcase recent work.

"We are pleased to work with Magento to deliver this hands-on seminar that will provide clients with real-world insights and practical demos that will help them build their online businesses and drive revenues," said Prescher.

"5dk has invested tremendously in building their Magento practice," commented Scott Dahlgren, Senior Director, Worldwide Channels. "Their Magento expertise and creativity blend to ensure client success. The eCommerce Forum seminar is a wonderful opportunity for those evaluating Magento Enterprise to talk to experts from Magento and 5dk to understand the Magento advantage and get their questions answered."

The event will be held at Thanksgiving Point, Restaurant Building, Utah Room, 3003 Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, from 9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 noon. Event check-in and breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.

Advance registration is recommended as space is limited. Visit magentocommerce.com/company/events/ecommerce-forum to sign up for this event.

ABOUT MAGENTO

Magento is the fastest growing eCommerce platform in the world. With more than 80,000 merchants, including leading brands, innovators and large retailers, it enables more than $25 billion in retail transactions each year. Magento is a feature-rich, open source platform solution that offers merchants complete flexibility and control over the presentation, content and functionality of their online channel. magentocommerce.com

ABOUT 5dk

5dk is an interactive technology company that specializes in branded e-commerce, content management and consumer applications for web and mobile. A Silver Magento Partner, 5dk provides strategic, creative and technology consulting in all aspects of Magento planning, development and implementation. The company is based in Orem, Utah and has an office in Chicago. 5dkdigital.com

CONTACT

Danny Brand dbrand@5dkdigital.com
801 770-3126

Jim Misener jmisener@5dkdigital.com
773 529-6760 ext 12

SOURCE  5dk

5dk

Web Site: http://www.5dkdigital.com

New Social Media "My Virtual Neighbor" Reduces Neighborhood Crime By 80%!

HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- My Virtual Neighboris thefirstsocial network site proven to reduce crime in communities live on it by 80% as neighbors interact, claims founder Amit Mehta.

"As the first social network service focusing on forming ties and encouraging interactions based on common interest, it helps people to get to know each other and keeps everyone well informed on what was going on in and around their neighborhood in real time," says Mehta, who is also behind Moblize.com.

According to Mehta, My Virtual Neighbor concept is the cornerstone of the highly publicized "National Night Out" program which lets criminals know that neighbors are organized and fighting back. Something policing experts have known and encouraged for a long time - increasing communication between neighbors (people who live nearby you) is a great crime deterrent.

Case studies conducted on block 3000-3099 Sage road, communities, located in Houston, Texas Galleria area, have shown that after 10 weeks of MVN's release, crime rates dropped by over 80% in the area. Source: HPD reports block 3000-3099 Sage Road http://www.houstontx.gov/police/cs/stats2.htm

Being different from social media sites like Facebook and Yahoo groups, Mehta said My Virtual Neighboris now showing positive impact in society by reducing crime in communities.

With its sight set on neighborhoods this new site is now defining a new kind ofrelations that get people to know new people who are interested in creating stronger communities.

Another point of interest here is that My Virtual Neighbor includes enhanced privacy controls and verification mechanisms to build trust with your neighbors, unlike Yahoo and Facebook groups, giving people greater sense of security knowing that here (at My Virtual Neighbor) they can be moderators themselves as opposed to someone else watching over them.

My Virtual Neighbor, according to Mehta, isfocused on creating "our" network based on common interest, for instance, neighborhood versus Facebook which is "my" network.

"There's no mistake about it, we have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that the sitenot only help reduce crime, but it has proven to build ties with new people - people you don't know, but who share a common interest in your neigborhood or community," said Mehta.

Unlike Facebook   that relies on an odd notion of friendship... yes, we know those people that we connect with but are they friends? Only the ones we speak to anyway. Now that a social network that's revolved around neighbors - people who feel certain guilt about not knowing each other better, we are now looking at a more interesting dynamic - and a network driven by an unmet need.

"What more could we do if the folks in our communities could easily connect and communicate? The answer lies with this new social network, My Virtual Neighbor, whose aim is to find out what happens when.

SOURCE  My Virtual Neighbor

My Virtual Neighbor

CONTACT: Amit Mehta, media@myvirtualneighbor.com

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