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Crawfish Games Releases First Two Games for Apple iOS

BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Crawfish Games announced today the release of its first two games for Apple iOS. Cutesy is now available for free download in the App store. Creepsy will be available on October 5. Subsequent releases on the Android Marketplace are planed, and online versions for Mac and PC are due for release soon.

Cutesy: Quest of the Unicorn tells the story of a Unicorn's magical journey in search of love and acceptance. Creepsy: Monsters Never Have Enough! follows a monster who, thinking that he isn't creepy enough, goes on an adventure to become even creepier. On the way, he meets a variety of other monsters who all help him down his path to accepting his own creepiness.

Each game features many levels of fun-filled puzzle adventures.  Users will also be able to play to win prizes, including stickers and medallions to decorate photos and share them with friends via email or Facebook. Both games are designed for players ages five and older, and can be played in story mode, which is timed, or puzzle mode.

Crawfish Games is a specialty studio in Louisiana, focusing on mobile, casual and online games. Cutesy and Creepsy are two of several games they have planned for release over the next few months. The studio's parent company, Firebrand Games, is an established industry leader in creating racing games for Nintendo systems. Firebrand has several highly acclaimed titles to their credit, including Cars 2, Need for Speed, Grid, Race Driver, Dirt as well as all console versions of Trackmania. In 2011, Firebrand's clients will be releasing their first products on Nintendo 3DS, PS3 the Xbox 360.

Founded by industry veteran Mark Greenshields in 2011, Crawfish Games is the third studio in the Firebrand family.  Other studio locations include Glasgow, Scotland, UK and Merritt Island, Florida. For more information on Crawfish Games, visit crawfishgames.com. For questions, photos, video or to set up an interview, contact a member of the Crawfish Games PR team at pr@crawfishgames.com.

SOURCE  Crawfish Games

Crawfish Games

CONTACT: Jesse Hoggard, pr@crawfishgames.com, +1-225-892-1194 (cell)

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

Gale Launches Gale Business Insights(TM): Global

Innovative Online International Business Resource Helps Students Transform Information into Insight

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Learning and a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, today released Gale Business Insights(TM): Global, a new international online business resource designed to empower students to progress quickly from basic research to higher levels of understanding. The resource will be invaluable for undergraduate and graduate business school students, as well as academic faculty, librarians and professional researchers.

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"We live and work within a growing global economy and business schools today are under a new and increased pressure to develop and integrate global business information into the curriculum," said David Forman, vice president and publisher, Gale. "Gale Business Insights: Global helps schools do this by teaching students how to research international business topics and compare global economies, companies and industries by providing the data they need with the resources to analyze it. It also helps educators better teach international business topics by enabling them to organize our content around countries, data sets and topics - taking the resource from the research environment to the learning environment."

A three-year study, "Globalization of Management Education: Changing International Structures, Adaptive Strategies, and the Impact on Institutions," commissioned by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) revealed that globalization is both the biggest opportunity and the greatest challenge for business schools worldwide. Schools must supply graduates who can work in a global business environment transcending countries and cultures. According to the AACSB task force, schools are struggling to provide international case studies and broader course content. This echoes market research commissioned by Gale which shows students and professors want a resource that brings together international business and industry reference material, statistical data, case studies, journals and newspapers in one place. The most common assignments in business courses involve reading and analyzing case studies and completing news-related assignments - activities that go beyond the textbook and require students to access different types of information from disparate sources. However, a majority of students and professors say it is not easy to find sources that are credible, relevant and current.

Gale Business Insights: Global is designed to relieve these pain points and give MBA and business students an edge in the international marketplace. Gale Business Insights: Global integrates case studies, analytical tools and in-depth statistical data with narrative content in a way that will help students succeed with their coursework and in the global business world. Researchers have the ability to download and analyze global data, industry and company profiles and market share information for a complete interactive experience that fosters understanding.

Some of the features of GaleBusiness Insights: Global include:

    --  Case studies from Gale's exclusive and timely CaseBase collection, as
        well as cases from partners worldwide
    --  Interactive charting tools for economic and business indicators that let
        students perform their own analyses and generate custom charts for use
        in reports and presentations
    --  Statistical data from industry and government sources integrated with
        article content let users explore the broader context behind the trends
        they perceive in economic data
    --  Global industry research reports for specific industries within specific
        countries
    --  Global company and country overviews full of detailed information, as
        well as interactive rankings and stats, with quick links to associated
        news, case studies and academic journal articles

For more information on Gale Business Insights: Global or to request a trial, please visit http://www.gale.cengage.com/businessinsights or contact Kristina Massari at kristina.massari@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world's information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs - from homework help to health questions to business profiles - in a variety of formats. For more information, visit http://www.cengage.com or http://www.gale.cengage.com.

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Cengage Learning

CONTACT: Kristina Massari, Public Relations Manager, Cengage Learning, +1-203-965-8694, kristina.massari@cengage.com

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

QuintLoyalty to Showcase Its New Online Loyalty Rewards Platform LEAP at Upcoming Motivation Show & IMEX America Show

Charlotte-Based Company Looks Forward to Meetings with Companies to Discuss How Its Loyalty & Incentive Program is a Viable Solution

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- QuintLoyalty will showcase its new online loyalty rewards platform, LEAP to representatives from a variety of industries this October as an exhibitor at The Motivation Show at McCormick Place in Chicago (Booth # 4524)  October 4-6 and IMEX America (Booth # 1528) at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, October 11-13.

LEAP, Loyalty, Engagement, Alignment and Performance, was designed to engage Employees, Customers and Sales Channel Partners through a customized website and other communication tools and provide clients with a loyalty and incentive program solution to replace the "old school" warehouse catalogue programs.

The Motivation Show, which features over 500 exhibitors, showcases the link between employee engagement, customer loyalty and financial results by allowing companies to learn how to achieve long-term financial results by strategically taking advantage of all elements of human capital-customers, distribution partners, employees, and salespeople.  IMEX America, the largest trade show this year, will draw attendees from the incentive travel, events and meeting planner industries.

"We are looking forward to participating in both of these important industry trade shows because we feel we offer the ultimate loyalty and incentive program solution that can meet the needs of any size company," said Brian Learst, CEO of QuintLoyalty.  "The response to our LEAP platform has been tremendous, as companies realize there is a solution to replace the 'old warehouse' catalogue programs. We welcome the chance to meet with as many company representatives as possible at both shows to introduce and showcase the benefits of LEAP to them."

Attendees to both trade shows will learn how QuintLoyalty clients can set up new programs, promotions and targeted communications within hours, not weeks or months. QuintLoyalty will also discuss how it can license the LEAP technology to other promotional and incentive companies that would like to enter the points-based loyalty market. LEAP is a great solution for those companies that were recently dropped by Amazon's departure from the incentive business.

Companies are already seeing the benefits of using QuintLoyalty's LEAP program.

"We had been on a typical catalogue program for years," explains Robert Clark, CertainTeed's Manager of Building Solutions, "but when we converted our remodeler loyalty program to QuintLoyalty's LEAP platform, not only did we save on program costs, we were able to give our remodelers additional buying power!  Two years strong, we continue to bring on more new customers that are very happy with the program and the reward offering with over 500 retailers."

QuintLoyalty consults with companies to show them how to align their business goals and objectives with the self interests of the program's target audiences. The LEAP platform allows every participant the freedom to choose relevant rewards. By providing access to redeem directly with over 500 name-brand retailers such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Travelocity, etc. participants have the ability to take advantage of retailers' online prices, sales and promotions, with no additional mark up from QuintLoyalty. The LEAP model also makes out-of-stock items, especially around the holidays, a thing of the past and is typically 50 - 75% less than the "old-school" catalogue programs' grossly inflated prices. 

ABOUT QUINTLOYALTY:

Service Inspired. Results Driven.
Established in 2002, Charlotte-based QuintLoyalty is a full-service performance improvement company, specializing in programs to motivate and incentivize employees, sales channel partners, and clients to generate profitable behavior and achieve your aligned goals. QuintLoyalty builds customized solutions that fit all budget levels and strategic initiatives and is devoted to the complete success of our clients' programs.  Increase Your Revenue and Profitability. Strengthen Brand Loyalty. Motivate Higher Performance. http://www.QuintLoyalty.com | 866.855.6733

Our consultants have more than 100 years of experience in the human capital, incentive and relationship management industries. We offer the innovation, skills, talent, experience and professional expertise to help clients across all industries quickly realize their strategic objectives. Our partners and team members have converted numerous loyalty programs to the QuintLoyalty platform. We have the experience and processes to ensure a smooth transition for you and your participants. Leverage your loyalty program to drive profit today! http://www.QuintLoyalty.com

Contact:
Tom Cosentino, iMedia Public Relations, (609) 514-2643, tcosentino@innovativemediapr.com

SOURCE  QuintLoyalty

QuintLoyalty

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

ONPATH Launches New Software Plug-In for Ixia Test Conductor

Provides integrated solution to improve ease of use and lower total costs.

MARLTON, N.J., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ONPATH Technologies, the leader in scalable connectivity and monitoring solutions for high performance networks, today announced that they have released a new software plug-in for their HorizON software, enabling it to seamlessly integrate with the IxiaTest Conductor(TM) test automation framework. This new ONPATH Test Conductor plug-in enables customers to easily establish secure connections between test equipment platforms utilizing Test Conductor, and to perform complex test scenarios automatically.

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Ixia Test Conductor delivers such functionality as test authoring, debugging, test management, reporting and analysis, and regression management. Enabling ONPATH HorizON software and associated Universal Connectivity System (UCS) hardware to run directly on Test Conductor offers additional features, including the automated connectivity of devices in the network, remote access and reconfiguration, port flapping/cable break simulation, and the sharing of expensive devices and tools. Using HorizON software to establish device connectivity, the customer can then use a Test Conductor console to orchestrate their actual test cases. The result is a high-performance, automated test environment that enables customers to increase the utilization of their existing network, in order to reduce average test times and lower associated costs.

ONPATH HorizON management and monitoring software provides intelligent, high-performance connectivity and monitoring. HorizON offers simple point-and-click provisioning and secure remote control of any UCS 2900 and 3900 network. By providing the industry's most scalable and secure technology, the productivity, optimization, and scale of a test automation infrastructure can be significantly improved - saving valuable time, space, power and, most importantly, capital. ONPATH solutions also help test automation applications provide instant equipment sharing and remote monitoring, test access, and management via software.

Ixia Test Conductor is a comprehensive test automation framework for IP network testing. It is simple to use and highly scalable, covering all aspects of test automation, from test authoring, test and resource management, regression definition and execution, to scheduling and trends analysis. Through multivendor test support, Test Conductor helps create tests, organize and catalog the tests in a library, associate them with any number of named regressions, and schedule the tests to run unattended or on-demand. Real-time logs and summary reports show the progress of the test as it runs. Multiple devices and various test tools can be coordinated through a unifying scripting interactive development environment.

"Ixia's Test Conductor delivers a test automation solution that is easy to use across all Ixia test applications," said Brian McCann, CEO of ONPATH. "Combining the functionality of our HorizON software and UCS hardware, this new plug-in allows ONPATH and Ixia to deliver a test automation connectivity solution that enables our joint customers to optimize their test automation from any location, and enhance overall productivity in order to save time and money."

"ONPATH's new plug-in is based on Test Conductor's open standards-based SDK, and is the ideal complement to the Test Conductor solution," said Jitin Dhanani, Sr. Manager, Business Development at Ixia. "The combination of automated physical layer connectivity and our test automation framework provides customers with remote network access, increased utilization of lab resources, and lower costs."

About ONPATH

ONPATH Technologies is the leading provider of scalable connectivity and monitoring solutions for high-performance networks. ONPATH's Universal Connectivity System and HorizON Software deliver an advanced platform that automates and secures data center and test infrastructure to help network managers conserve time, increase utilization, and save money compared to manual patching or complex mesh switching architectures. ONPATH currently has over one million installed ports throughout Fortune 1,000 and Government customers. For more information, visit http://www.onpathtech.com.

About Ixia

Ixia provides the industry's most comprehensive converged IP services testing solution - from the wireless edge to the Internet core. Network equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises, and government agencies use Ixia's industry-leading test and simulation platforms to design and validate a broad range of wired, Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G networking equipment and networks. Ixia's solutions create real-world conditions by emulating a full range of high-scaling networking protocols and generating media-rich application traffic to validate performance, conformance and security of cloud, core, data center, wireless and multiplay networks. For more information, visit http://www.ixiacom.com.

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ONPATH Technologies

CONTACT: Jody Bonocore, +1-609-518-4070, jody.bonocore@onpathtech.com

Billian Publishing Launches HITR.com

New Healthcare IT Benchmarking and Social Networking Site for Healthcare Providers and Vendors

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Billian Publishing Inc. announced today the launch of its latest affiliate HITR.com -- a healthcare IT benchmarking and social networking community for healthcare providers and vendors. HITR, which stands for Health Information Technology Research, offers meaningful research targeted towards stakeholders of healthcare IT. This complimentary, Web-based tool offers its members easy-to-understand customer satisfaction scores for nearly 40 IT systems and 300 vendors. Through its unique survey and social networking platform, HITR.com can identify timely research topics, conduct custom research through the HITR audience, and make the results of that research actionable to HITR's members.

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Benefits to Healthcare Providers

Providers can use HITR.com's survey tool to evaluate potential vendors, benchmark employee satisfaction with IT systems within their own healthcare facilities, and compare themselves with their peers at other institutions across healthcare IT, financial and quality performance data. After taking surveys, provider members can access rewards in the form of financial and quality performance comparison data on peer facilities -- a benchmarking tool that can help to further establish best practices at hospitals.

Benefits to Healthcare Vendors

Healthcare IT vendors can use the anonymous feedback submitted to HITR.com to rank their products against competitors, and better tailor offerings to providers' needs. Vendors can also engage with providers via several of the site's social networking features -- including blogs, groups, discussions and job boards -- to gather additional input to aid in product development and management.

Members Understand the Value of HITR.com

"There is a lot of activity in healthcare IT right now, and having insight into others' experiences and impressions is invaluable," says Michael Roberts, Director of Network Services at Highlands Regional Medical Center, and member of HITR.com. "Before large IT purchases are made, there are countless conversations with vendors and referrals. A site like HITR can significantly simplify that process by offering one place to tap into unbiased feedback from colleagues on a broad spectrum of IT systems and vendors."

"Candid feedback from the people using the system in our facility let's me know where trouble might lie," adds Roberts. "Patterns of low ratings might indicate additional training needs. It can also draw attention to functionality that might be lacking in a given system, and help better steer us in future purchases."

Healthcare providers and vendors can join the HITR community by registering at HITR.com.

About Billian Publishing Inc.

Atlanta-based Billian Publishing Inc. is parent company of Billian's HealthDATA, Porter Research, and HITR.com. Billian's HealthDATA is the leading provider of comprehensive market intelligence on the healthcare industry, covering facilities across the continuum of care - from Hospitals to Long-Term Care. Billian's dedication to providing high-quality data via products like the Portal, coupled with partner company Porter Research's custom healthcare market research services, provides customers with healthcare business intelligence about multiple markets in scaleable formats.

Contact:
Jennifer Dennard
Social Marketing Director
jdennard@HITR.com
2100 RiverEdge Pkwy, Ste 1200
Atlanta, GA 30328
678-569-4872

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Billian Publishing Inc.

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Ericom Extends Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services to a Wide Variety of End Point Devices Using HTML5 Technology

With Ericom AccessNow, a wide variety of HTML5-enabled end-user devices, including Chromebooks, iPad/iPhone, Android-based devices and RIM Playbook, can be used for accessing virtual and session-based desktops and applications

CLOSTER, N.J., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericom Software, a leading global provider of application access and virtualization solutions, today announced that Ericom AccessNow -- its pure HTML5 RDP client -- can now access  the Remote Desktop (RD) Connection Broker in Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services. With Ericom AccessNow, RD Connection Broker enables organizations of all sizes to deliver secure and centrally managed, on-demand access to Windows applications and virtual desktops delivered through Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services, from any HTML 5-enabled device supporting the WebSocket protocol.

With more organizations giving their user base access to centrally hosted applications and virtual desktops, the combination of Ericom AccessNow and Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services offers a solution that improves remote worker efficiency while simplifying regulatory compliance. In addition, this solution allows a broad range of client devices to access a remote desktop environment, increasing deployment flexibility.

"This offering increases productivity and benefits IT organizations and users alike," said Eran Heyman, Ericom founder and CEO. "We remain fully committed to our market and vision of Simplicity, Speed and Ubiquity, providing a full featured and cost-effective solution unifying access to computing resources using the widest possible variety of end-user devices."

Ericom AccessNow provides the following IT benefits:

    --  Support for user devices running Windows, Linux, Mac, Chrome OS,
        Chromebooks, iPad / iPhone, Android, Playbook and any other OS that
        supports an HTML5 compatible browser. This support is independent of
        whether the device is Intel x86, ARM or any other CPU architecture.
    --  IT staff do not have to manage or maintain separate product versions and
        updates for an ever-increasing variety of end-user devices; an HTML5
        browser that supports WebSockets is all that is required.
    --  Companies with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies can continue to use
        the Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services platform.

"Consumerization of IT requires IT departments to manage and support an increasing variety of end-user computing devices, while protecting access to corporate data and staying compliant with regulatory requirements," said Manlio Vecchiet, Director, Windows Server and Virtualization, at Microsoft. "Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services enables secure access to Windows applications and desktops in the datacenter, and Ericom AccessNow offers additional device support and deployment flexibility."

About Ericom

Ericom Software, a Microsoft Gold Independent Software Vendor (ISV), is a leading global provider of Application Access, Virtualization and RDP Acceleration Solutions. Since 1993, Ericom has been helping users access enterprise mission-critical applications running on a broad range of Microsoft® Windows® Terminal Servers, Virtual Desktops, legacy hosts and other systems. With offices in the US, UK, EMEA, India and China, Ericom also has an extensive worldwide network of distributors and partners. Our expanding customer base is more than 30 thousand strong, with over 7 million installations. For more information about Ericom and its products, please visit http://www.ericom.com

Ericom US ContactIlan Paretskyilan.paretsky@ericom.com201-767-2210 x9718

Ericom UK ContactIan Plattian.platt@ericom.com+44 845 644 3597

SOURCE  Ericom Software

Ericom Software

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

OWN-X Kft Introduces the WideStar 2000 Super Fast Wide Format Printing System Powered by Memjet

WideStar 2000 Sets New Standards in Speed and Affordability for 42-Inch Wide Format Printing

BRUSSELS, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Labelexpo Europe,-- OWN-X Kft, the rapidly expanding Hungarian provider of professional digital print solutions, today announced the WideStar 2000 high-speed wide format printing system powered by Memjet, a global provider of high-speed color printing technologies. OWN-X will demonstrate the WideStar 2000 at Labelexpo Europe in Hall 9, Booth F15 during the show from 28th September to 1st October.

The WideStar 2000 promises to change the way the market views wide format printing because of its ability to print single pass, full color, large format images on a wide range of substrates both exceptionally fast and affordably. It is the first Memjet-powered wide format printing system introduced in Europe.

Dr. Jules Farkas, Ph.D., chairman of OWN-X Kft, said, "We are please to bring the WideStar 2000 through this launch at Labelexpo. Memjet technologies and components are changing the way people print - and how they use commercial print - by bringing affordable, fast color where it was never before thought possible. This means color on-demand is now accessible to customers without waiting or doing large print runs to realize economies of scale - a significant shift for the industry."

Mike Puyot, president of Memjet's Wide Format division, said the WideStar 2000 heralds positive change for the wide format print space, print shops and end-users.

"We are seeing continued movement in the industry to more affordable and accessible traditional wide format color printing like technical documents and production graphics, as well as other new commercial print applications possible through fast print speeds and lower capital costs. Memjet technology now makes this possible." Puyot said.

The WebStar 2000 sets new standards for speed and affordability by delivering more than 3 billion drops of inks per second for print speeds up to 8 times faster than traditional inkjet technology. Thanks to the exclusive Memjet Waterfall Printhead Technology(TM), the system delivers high overall throughput and can handle high volume with fast turnaround times delivering wide format architectural / engineering documents, maps, indoor signage, P-O-P displays, packaging, newspapers and more all on-demand.

Mr. Dan Ottolenghi, an industry expert and long-time reseller of wide format printers, said, "I am excited by the new technology in the WideStar 2000," adding that the OWN-X system's speed when compared to traditional wide format inkjet wide format printers "represents a revolution."

"OWN-X is a pioneer in commercializing Memjet technology, and its Memjet-powered labels printer, the SpeedStar 3000, has been selling worldwide for more than a year now," Ottolenghi stated. "I am sure that the OWN-X WideStar 2000 is a product that will provide high value and access to color for more and more people."

Memjet's color printing technologies were recently honored with the 2011 InterTech Technology Award from the Printing Industries of America. Among the companies announced partners are Lenovo China and LG in Korea.

WideStar 2000 Highlights:

    --  Incorporates revolutionary Memjet technology and components for
        state-of-the-art production printing paired with OWN-X reliability,
        support and cost-effectiveness.
    --  True single pass wide format printing utilizing 5 Memjet 8.77" (222mm)
        Printheads for a total of 352,000 ink nozzles (70,400 per color CMYKK)
    --  Print speeds of 6 inches/sec (15mm/sec) or 12 inches/sec (30mm/sec)
    --  Resolution up to 1,600 x 1,600 dpi print quality at 6 in/sec (15mm/sec)
    --  Standard D size or A1 size plot printed in 2 or 4 seconds
    --  Print on a broad range of media and sheet sizes from A4 up to 42"
        (1067mm) x 100' (30m) for the ultimate in versatility
    --  Offers 2 liter or 10 liter CMYKK ink tanks for cost-effective operations
        and low consumables costs while ensuring vibrant color reproduction.
    --  Runs variable data/personalization of individual pieces at full speed
        for efficient production of high-impact and high-response rate
        customized materials.

Editor's note: A reception and special product demo will be hosted by OWN-X and Memjet on Wednesday, September 28th from 3:45 pm to 4:15 at the OWN-X display, Hall 9, Booth F15. Please RVSP to debra@illumepr.com

About OWN-X Kft

OWN-X Kft is a Hungarian subsidiary of AM Trading Holding AG based in Switzerland. We are a rapidly growing technological company developing solutions to market-driven needs in printing. OWN-X formed in 2008 as a financial and trading company for digital printers and is focused on bringing to market solutions powered by Memjet technologies, including the SpeedStar 3000 and WideStar 2000. OWN-X sells and services its products through a European reseller network. For more information, please visit http://www.own-x.hu

About Memjet

Memjet is the global leader in color printing technologies that provide remarkable speeds and affordability. The company supplies technologies and components to OEM partners across the printing industry. Memjet maintains its corporate office in San Diego, and has offices in Dublin, Sydney, Taipei, Singapore and Boise, Idaho. The company is privately held. For more information, please visit http://www.memjet.com.

    Contacts for Memjet:              Contact for OWN-X:

    Jeff Bean                         George Kozmann
    Memjet                            OWN-X
    +1-(760)-484-0505                 +36-(30)-449-88-39
    jeff.bean@memjet.com              gyorgy.kozmann@own-x.hu

    Debra Benson
    Illume Public Relations
    +1-(310) 228-1300
    debra@illumepr.com

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Memjet

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

Spare Backup Begins Hardware Upgrade to Scalable Storage Platform Capable of Supporting Millions of Spare Backup and Spare Mobile Users

Upgrade Positions Spare Backup to Support Multiple Launches Scheduled with Distributers in Europe and North America in the Coming Quarters

MINDEN, Nev., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spare Backup, Inc. ("Spare Backup") (OTCBB: SPBU), a provider of  data backup and security software for smartphones, tablets and PCs, which is carrier and manufacturer agnostic, today announced that management has begun the upgrade of its hardware to a scalable storage platform capable of supporting millions of Spare Backup and Spare Mobile users. Through a unique cloud like structure, this new platform can be infinitely scaled as usage increases by the combined use of additional network storage and virtual machine arrays (VMWARE).  The upgrade will help to support multiple launches scheduled to take place in the coming quarters through Spare Backup's current distribution agreements in Europe and North America.

"The upgrade of our storage capabilities to a scalable platform capable of supporting millions of users is a significant step forward for Spare Backup as we begin numerous product launches with our distribution partners, particularly in the mobile space," said Tim Page, Vice President of Application Development  of Spare Backup.  "The ability to seamlessly scale our storage capabilities as usage increases will enable us to rapidly build Spare Backup's subscriber base while providing 24/7 availability of our cloud based services.  With this storage solution, we are confident in our ability to rapidly grow with our partners and insure their valuable customer data and devices are safe, secure and easily restored."

Management anticipates the new storage platform will be operational in the next 30 days with full deployment taking place by the end of 2011.  Upon completion all user backup data will be stored on state of the art NetAPP SAN storage.  User account information and transactional information will be stored in a secure SQL-Server redundant distributed database utilizing special high-speed RAID drives.  In addition, Spare Backup's IIS web servers each can support thousands of simultaneous users.  Combining this with Spare's new scalable Virtual Machine array allows the system to be used by millions of users.

Commenting on the new storage platform, Cery Perle, CEO of Spare Backup stated, "As our distribution pipeline fills, it was imperative that we also make the appropriate capital investments into our backend, to enable us to keep up with demand in a seamless and cost efficient way.  The new hardware coupled with our new uniquely designed backend, will now meet our objective to support millions of users throughout our system across all devices and operating systems for years to come.  This architecture can also be replicated in additional datacenters affording us the opportunity to license software to future partners who have expressed the desire to have proprietary control of customer data."

About Spare Backup, Inc.

Spare Backup, Inc. is a leading provider of data backup and security software for smartphones, tablets and PCs. Spare Backup's software enables consumers and small to medium sized businesses to easily protect valuable computer and mobile data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively.  Spare Backup software intelligently selects, secures and stores personal and business content on a continuous basis or according to the schedule of the user's choice.  It also allows for the integration of that content across various devices and provides enhanced security features to protect valuable data on any lost or stolen devices.  Spare Backup software is the first totally automated cloud-based backup service that is distributed on a stand-alone or private label basis through major retail and warrantee service partners in North America and Europe. 

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The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on the company's behalf.  All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address the company's expectations of sources of capital or which express the company's expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies can be identified as forward-looking statements.  Such statements made by the company are based on knowledge of the environment in which it operates, but because of the possibility of unknown factors, as well as other factors beyond the control of the company, actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement.  An investment in our common stock involves a significant degree of risk.  You should not invest in our common stock unless you can afford to lose your entire investment.  You should consider carefully all risk factors and other information in our annual report and quarterly filings before deciding to invest in our common stock.  If any of the following risks and uncertainties develops into actual events, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected and you could lose your entire investment in our company.

Forward Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the outlook of the Company's business and results of operations. By nature, these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated. Generally speaking, any statements using terms such as "will," "expect," "anticipate," or "may," or which otherwise predict or address future results or events, are likely to contain forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results may differ materially from what is indicated in any forward-looking statement. Readers should consider any forward-looking statements in light of factors that could cause actual results to vary. These factors are described in Spare Backups filings with the SEC, and readers should refer to those filings, including Risk Factors described in those filings, in connection with any forward-looking statements.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT:  Beverly Jedynak, President, Martin E. Janis & Company, Inc., 312-943-1123, bjedynak@janispr.com

SOURCE  Spare Backup, Inc.

Spare Backup, Inc.

STMicroelectronics and Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Demonstrate World's First Standard-Based 3D Adaptive Video-Streaming Software Receiver

Software ensures uninterrupted video delivery and optimum viewing experience on any connected device

TORINO, Italy, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), a leading research center for communication systems, digital media and services, today unveiled the industry's first 3D video receiver based on the new MPEG-DASH standard for dynamic and adaptive HTTP streaming. The fully working prototype developed within the EU-funded COAST (Content Aware Searching and Streaming) project is being demonstrated at the Networked and Electronic Media (NEM) Summit in Torino, Italy on 27-29 September 2011.

HTTP streaming enables high-quality video delivery over IP to connected TV sets, set-top boxes and mobile terminals. Recently released by the 3GPP and MPEG groups, Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) aims to simplify the deployment of broadband video streaming services across different network infrastructures and end devices, replacing the multitude of proprietary HTTP streaming protocols with one open, standardized solution. DASH defines formats for content preparation and tools for fast and efficient content adaptation. It supports trick modes, multi-language subtitles and audio tracks, ad insertion and multiple digital rights management technologies aimed at protecting content, and works with standard web-server and cache technologies.

The ST-HHI DASH-based software video receiver uses sophisticated algorithms to guarantee uninterrupted video delivery and optimal viewing experiences through automatic selection of bit-rate, video resolution and format based on the actual network conditions, end-device capabilities and user preferences.  Bandwidth fluctuations are compensated for by automatic variation of the video bit-rate while the video format is automatically selected according to the type of terminal, so that consumers are able to watch the same 3D content on standard 2D-display devices.

On show at the 2011 NEM Summit, the ST-HHI 3D adaptive streaming environment comprises a video server, a PC connected to a 3D monitor, and a thin client with 2D display. The 3D video content is generated and delivered over IP from a remote server to both terminals, while the same 3D video flow is automatically adapted to 2D in the thin client.  The prototype implements the DASH technology in GStreamer, a popular multimedia framework for PC and embedded platforms that supports a wide range of media formats and streaming protocols.       

"DASH enables efficient and easy video delivery - both on-demand and live streaming - over the existing Internet infrastructure to any connected device without any special provisions," said Amedeo Zuccaro, Director, Security & Multimedia System R&D, ST's Advanced Systems Technology Group. "Through our collaboration with HHI, we are the first silicon manufacturer with native support for DASH-based adaptive video streaming integrated in our devices."

"3D video technology left the labs and niches, hit the market and is now available for everyone," said Dr.-Ing. Thomas Schierl, head of Fraunhofer HHI's Multimedia Communications Group. "We are happy to be collaborating with ST to prepare the next generation of devices for the delivery of stereoscopic and multiview video content."

Networked and Electronic Media (NEM) is a European industrial initiative focused on the convergence of media, communications, consumer electronics and IT. 4th NEM Summit, which takes place in Torino, Italy, on 27-29 September 2011, gathers representatives from the networked and electronic media in Europe and worldwide, including corporations, SMEs and start-ups, research centers and institutions, industry associations and groups and standardization bodies.

http://nem-summit.eu

About Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications - Heinrich-Hertz-Institut is a leading research institute in the fields of Mobile Broadband Communications, Photonic Networks/Components, and Electronic Imaging for Multimedia located in Berlin. The Image Processing Department with 50 researchers in about 20 research projects is working on multimedia applications ranging from very low bit rate video for mobile services up to high quality coding and processing of Digital Cinema, HDTV, 3DTV and Immersive Tele-Presence for delivery in Broadcast, Video-On-Demand, conversational applications as well as mobile and fixed line IPTV. More details on HHI can be found at http://www.hhi.fraunhofer.de.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2010, the Company's net revenues were $10.35 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com. 

SOURCE  STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-781-591-0354, michael.markowitz@st.com

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

CFA Institute Launches "Top New Finance App" Developed by WillowTree Apps

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global, not-for-profit association of investment professionals that awards the CFA and CIPM designations, has partnered with app development company WillowTree Apps to launch the CFA Institute Mobile App, which was recently highlighted as a "top new Finance App" in the Apple® iTunes® App Store.

"The CFA Institute Mobile App is a free and convenient way for busy investment professionals to stay up to date with key trends and the latest research on finance and investing -- no matter where they are in the world," said Jan Squires, CFA, managing director of the Strategic Products & Technology division at CFA Institute. "Given the widespread use of mobile devices in our industry, apps like this provide important new channels for delivering high-value educational content and services to CFA Institute members, candidates and other constituents. We were pleased to engage WillowTree Apps on all phases of the development, from concept to launch."

The CFA Institute Mobile App, now available in the Apple iTunes Store and Android Marketplace, delivers audio and video podcast interviews with leading investment practitioners and provides access to CFA Digest summaries, which highlight and condense the most important, investment practitioner-oriented articles from a universe of more than 70 publications. Users can save content from the app for off-line consumption, and easily share the content via email or over social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

To download the CFA Institute Mobile App, visit:

    --  CFA Institute iPhone App on iTunes
    --  CFA Institute Android App on the Android Marketplace

"The CFA Institute Mobile App was an important project for our team," said WillowTree Apps CEO Tobias Dengel. "Working with CFA Institute was a pleasure, and the resulting iPhone and Android apps allow time-pressed financial professionals to easily stay current with the organization's valuable analysis of the rapid changes in global finance."

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association for investment professionals. It administers the CFA and CIPM curriculum and exam programs worldwide; publishes research; conducts professional development programs; and sets voluntary, ethics-based professional and performance-reporting standards for the investment industry. CFA Institute has more than 105,000 members, who include the world's 98,000 CFA charterholders, in 135 countries and territories, as well as 135 affiliated professional societies in 58 countries and territories. More information may be found at http://www.cfainstitute.org.

About WillowTree Apps, Inc. - We built that app.®

WillowTree Apps, Inc., is a privately held designer and developer of mobile applications on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone 7, and BlackBerry platforms. WillowTree also has developed a proprietary mobile web development framework, Mobile Tango(TM), to streamline the development of mobile websites. Clients include BabyCenter.com (a Johnson & Johnson company), GE, the University of Virginia, Monticello, the Philadelphia Eagles, Manta, The Game Show Network, GreatSchools, and Crutchfield Corporation. WillowTree Apps received two 2011 Webby Award Honors. For more information, visit http://www.willowtreeapps.com, email info@willowtreeapps.com, or call 888.329.9875.

Contacts:

Sarah-Jane Purvis212-705-1738Sarahjane.purvis@cfainstitute.org

Tobias Dengel(888) 329-9875tobias.dengel@willowtreeapps.com

SOURCE  WillowTree Apps, Inc.; CFA Institute

WillowTree Apps, Inc.; CFA Institute

Web Site: http://www.cfainstitute.org

New Holiday Gifts for the Kitchen from KitchenAid

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether the cook or baker on your holiday gift list has an appetite for the latest and greatest kitchen gadgets or hungers for time-tested essentials, three new small appliances from KitchenAid are sure to fit the bill.  Each brings something new and unique to the kitchen countertop, and like the iconic Stand Mixer that first earned the brand its culinary credentials, each is designed for versatility and long lasting performance. 

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So go ahead, give the gift of extra hands in the kitchen.  You just might be rewarded with a delicious, homemade "thank you" or two after the holidays.

The new 13-CupKitchenAid® Food Processor is a total game-changer in a product category that has seen relatively little innovation in recent decades.  As the first and only model to feature an externally adjustable slicing disc, it does away with the need to stop the machine, remove the lid and swap blades between tasks.  Instead, slicing is adjusted from thin to thick simply by sliding an external lever from left to right. Specially engineered speeds and a new cutting system allow for precise slicing of even the most delicate ingredients, from bananas, kiwis and strawberries (think ultimate fruit salad) to mushrooms and tomatoes (frittata, anyone?)  Its low speed setting helps create uniform slices of these softer foods, while a high speed setting slices or shreds such hard foods as potatoes, carrots or cheese. With its Ultra Wide Mouth(TM) design, multiple bowls, dough blade and other accessories, this "re-invented" food processor is designed for serious cooking, entertaining and everyday use.  The new food processor carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $249.99 and is available in Onxy Black, Empire Red, White, Cocoa Silver and Contour Silver.

The industry's largest capacity residential bowl-lift model, and the brand's most powerful and best performing offering, the new 7-Quart KitchenAid® Stand Mixer is the new flagship in a line that first revolutionized home cooking back in 1919.  Its super-powerful 1.3HP motor is the KitchenAid brand's most efficient and quietest available, and allows this workhorse to mix or knead up to 8 1/2 pounds of mashed potatoes, 8 ½ loaves of bread or 14 dozen cookies.  Like all KitchenAid Stand Mixers, it has a power hub that accommodates more than a dozen attachments for making everything from pasta and ice cream to sausage.  Available in Black Storm, Candy Apple Red and Medallion Silver, this Stand Mixer carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $649.99.

With five speeds of operation and an array of accessories, the new 5-SpeedKitchenAid® Hand Blender is a powerful, multi-purpose kitchen tool that can tackle everything from blending, pureeing, crushing and chopping to frothing, beating and mincing.  Its portability and exclusive design features allow for easy processing of ingredients directly in deep pots, mixing bowls or pitchers.  It includes the industry's first interchangeable stainless steel bell blade assemblies with covers, a BPA-free chopper bowl, a first-of-its-kind removable pan guard to help protect cookware, and a lidded one-liter blending pitcher, also BPA-free, for preparing, serving and storing foods. Available in Onyx Black and Contour Silver, the new hand blender has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $129.99.

Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks.  Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars.  This year marks the brand's 10th anniversary of Cook for the Cure®, a partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® that has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer.  In connection with the Cook for the Cure® program, KitchenAid will donate a minimum of $450,000 to Komen in 2011. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.

* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

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CONTACT: Press, Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com; or Debbie O'Connor, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-3382, oconndh@kitchenaid.com

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

4Videosoft's Newly Released DVD to Pocket PC Converter

BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- A popular handheld computer, Pocket PC can play multi-media files just fine; however, it can't be used to play DVD discs. In order to solve this problem, 4Videosoft recently launched DVD to Pocket PC Converter for you to convert DVD movies to Pocket PC for enjoyment.

4Videosoft DVD to Pocket PC Converter is one versatile DVD to Pocket PC converting software for you to convert all common DVD discs to Pocket PC compatible video formats, such as WMV, AVI, 3GP, and even HD WMV. You can also use this DVD Converter for Pocket PC to extract audio from DVD file to MP3, WAV and WMA. This DVD to Pocket PC Converter not only converts DVD to PPC, but also converts DVD to GPhone, DVD to BlackBerry, DVD to Dell player, and so on.

If you want to get a personalized video effect, you can edit the converted video with the help of 4Videosoft DVD to Pocket PC Converter. This DVD to Pocket PC Converter provides you with the ability to adjust video brightness, contrast, saturation, volume and aspect ratio for you to get the best play effect. Besides, you can also clip DVD video length, merge DVD chapters, add watermark, and even preview video and take snapshot.

4Videosoft DVD to Pocket PC Converter also enables you to choose the detailed parameter settings for your output video and audio file, such as Audio Track, Subtitle, Output Format, Video Encoder, Resolution, Frame Rate, Video Bitrate, Audio Encoder, Sample Rate, Channels, and Audio Bitrate.

To sum it up, 4Videosoft DVD to Pocket PC Converter is the best choice for Pocket PC users to appreciate DVD movies on Pocket PC player. Moreover, this miracle DVD converter is available only for $24.95. For more information, please visit the following website: http://www.4videosoft.com/dvd-to-pocket-pc-converter.html.

System Requirements

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

Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more

About 4Videosoft Studio

4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com. 

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Darcy Gao of 4Videosoft Studio at +86-187-0148-9910 or pr@4videosoft.com

Web Site: http://www.4videosoft.com

Future US Unleashes PC Gamer Digital on Steam

First-of-its-kind platform redefines consumer media experience

Delivers coverage in a format native to the gaming world's biggest digital marketplace

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading computer-gaming media brand is making its debut on the world's most important digital gaming platform, creating new ways for gamers to discover and improve and new ways for marketers to reach them.  Future US, a leading publisher of gaming and technology media properties, today launched the groundbreaking digital property, PC GAMER DIGITAL.  From the editors of the iconic and wildly popular PC Gamer magazine, and produced entirely in house using Future US' state-of-the-art multimedia development studio, PC Gamer Digital is a totally unique platform that lets PC gamers get inside games.  It is hands-on and interactive, using mechanics that gamers already know and use to explore games they're thinking of buying, and get better at games they're already playing.

Only available on Steam, this leading-edge platform provides relevant content directly to the 30-million-user market it is serving.  It allows for more elaborate and creative approaches as the products and technology evolve, using audience feedback to continually sharpen and refine the platform and feature set.

"We've built this new product to grow with the evolution of the gaming experience," said Kelley Corten, vice president games media, Future US "Steam is continuing to reshape the way developers work and publishers market, and with PC Gamer's new digital edition we're offering gamers a new kind of media experience and marketers a new way to reach this audience where they are at their most engaged and influential."

PC Gamer Digital episodes will feature:

    --  In-game walkthroughs of the hottest, most anticipated PC titles, long
        before the first gameplay videos are released
    --  Winning strategy tools that teach players how to be better at their
        games not by watching or reading, but by doing
    --  Interactive tutorials that let gamers learn at their own pace and
        understand how best to optimize their PCs for the performance or
        graphics quality they value
    --  Exclusive studio tours that give fans never-before-seen,
        behind-the-scenes access to video game developer pioneers, giants and
        upstarts
    --  Raw insight into the complex game development process, with real stories
        straight from the developers--all delivered through interactive
        interviews the user controls
    --  Social functionality that enables gamers to connect with friends, Steam
        groups and PC players around the world

"For 16 years, PC Gamer fans have avidly read our take on the hottest PC games. Now, they'll actually engage with and get inside those games--with PC Gamer editors right beside them," added Kristen Salvatore, publisher/studio head, Future Studios.  "Instead of reading or watching, PC gamers can now actually see, hear and do things to enhance the skills they need to play their games better. They'll continue to be guided--in a more immersive way than ever--by the best editorial team in the business. No one knows more about helping gamers to get more out of their games than the editors at PC Gamer."

The first episode of PC Gamer Digital features:

    --  Team Fortress 2 GameView - Explore a fully interactive walkthrough of
        one of this team-based shooter's toughest maps, with discoverable tips
        to give players expert insight on beating their opponents.
    --  Deus Ex: Human Revolution Three-Way - See three PC Gamer editors play
        through the same level using three totally different styles--and offer
        commentary, keen strategic insights and the occasional snarky takedown
        on their compatriots' progress, while you determine which gameplay
        approach is the most effective.
    --  Learn How to Dominate League of Legends - Which strategies will get you
        through a nasty firefight unscathed? Choose the right moves to progress
        through this learn-by-doing content game.
    --  Graphics Settings Demystified: Which settings are worth the performance
        hit? Our innovative slider comparison tool helps you decide what really
        makes a difference in-game.
    --  Direct Your Own Interview on Red Orchestra 2 - We grill Tripwire
        Interactive president Jon Gibson; you decide which answers you care
        about most.

Players can try PC Gamer Digital for free by downloading the free application from Steam at http://store.steampowered.com/app/92500. They can also download the application via the free Steam client, available at store.steampowered.com. New episodes of PC Gamer Digital will be available weekly for $1.99. The first episode is available for download at http://store.steampowered.com/app/92500, or via the Steam client in the PC Gamer Digital section of the store. New episodes can be purchased each week via either the Steam store or from within the PC Gamer Digital application itself.

PCGamer.com has a global web audience of over 3 million monthly unique users and has more than doubled its US web audience over the past year to 1.1 million monthly unique users.

About Future US

Future US is a leading publisher of digital media properties and special interest publications. The company's properties include market-leading sites and titles in the games, music, technology and men's and women's special-interest markets.  Future's outlets reach a monthly audience of 29 million.

For more information on Future US, please visit: http://www.futureus.com

Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK and US creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold strong market positions in games, music, technology, action sports, film, automotive and crafts. Our biggest-selling magazines in the US include Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Nintendo Power, PC Gamer, Guitar World, Maximum PC and Mac|Life, while our UK business publishes leading titles such as T3, Total Film, Digital Camera, Fast Car and Classic Rock. Our web sites include GamesRadar, BikeRadar, TechRadar and MusicRadar. Future sells over 4 million magazines each month; we attract more than 11 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 16 annual live events that attract hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts. In addition, Future exports, syndicates or licenses its publications to 90 countries internationally, making us the UK's biggest exporter of monthly magazines.

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    Contact:   Irving Der
              Rogers & Cowan
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SOURCE  Future US

Future US

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

Black Duck Software Unveils Black Duck University Training & Certification Program

Provides Basics of Open Source, Training Modules for Administrators, Developers, Approvers, Auditors in Black Duck Suite

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Duck Software, the leading global provider of strategy, products and services for automating the management, governance and secure use of open source software (OSS), today announced the launch of the Black Duck University Training & Certification program, online courses that help users of the Black Duck® Suite learn to manage OSS, encourage innovation, increase development speed and ensure compliance.

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Benefits of the Training & Certification program include:

    --  On-demand education allows students to learn on their own schedules
    --  Interactive training allows students to learn-by-doing
    --  Online platform makes courses available from any location with an
        Internet connection
    --  Skill assessments ensure students understand course material and
        reinforce learning
    --  Role-based learning tracks enable students to focus on courses related
        to their jobs, saving both time and money
    --  Course consistency ensures all students are taught the same program
        material

The program is divided into seven units, starting with an Introduction to the Black Duck Suite, Black Duck's flagship enterprise-class solution for governance of open source.  Courses are available for each key role including Administration, Open Source Approver, Open Source Code Auditor, and Customization Engineer.

"Providing best-in-class open source education is central to Black Duck's mission," said Tim Yeaton, Black Duck Software president and CEO.  "Our comprehensive Training & Certification program helps organizations master the use and proper management of OSS to build better software, faster with the Black Duck Suite."

For more information, please visit: http://www.blackducksoftware.com/bdu.

About Black Duck SoftwareBlack Duck Software is the leading provider of strategy, products and services for automating the management, governance and secure use of open source software, at enterprise scale, in a multi-source development process. Black Duck enables companies to shorten time-to-solution and reduce development costs while mitigating the management, compliance and security challenges associated with open source software. Black Duck Software powers Koders.com, the industry's leading code search engine for open source, and Ohloh.net, the largest free public directory of open source software and a vibrant web community of free and open source software developers and users. For more information, visit http://www.blackducksoftware.com.

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CONTACT: Sarah Gerrol, Black Duck Software, +1-781-891-5100, press@blackducksoftware.com, or  Ann Dalrymple, Topaz Partners, +1-781-404-2432, adalrymple@topazpartners.com

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

Sojern's New Boarding Pass and Social Integration Capabilities Take Off

Porsche flies high announcing the launch of the Panamera S Hybrid model

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern, the leading travel data and media company, today announced the release of their new Boarding Pass design that provides highly targeted content to travelers that check-in for flights online.  As part of the new product, Sojern introduced new social integration features that will allow travelers to share their travel plans with friends and followers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.  Porsche has also announced that they will be using the premium platform to target an influential audience for the introduction of the new four-door Panamera S Hybrid model.

The new Boarding Pass leverages premium content from trusted sources such as weather forecasts from CustomWeather, local event listings and information from Zvents, destination specific travel guides from NileGuide and useful information on upcoming trips such as flight status, terminal maps, and destination weather. Together with the integration of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, Sojern is creating a truly customized experience for millions of airline travelers.  For carriers looking to make the most of their traveler touch-point inventory, premium digital and print ad placements offer a highly targeted and contextual environment for brands to put their marketing messages directly in the hands of one of the most desirable audiences out there - travelers.

"Our goal is to provide travelers with personalized, premium content and advertisers like Porsche with the ability to reach their target audience via a highly efficient medium - the boarding pass," said Mark Rabe, President and CEO of Sojern. "Through our exclusive relationships with American, Alaska, Continental, Delta, Hawaiian, United, US Airways and others, we talk to more than 50 million travelers as they search, book and check-in for flights."

The enhanced boarding pass also includes a feature that gives brand advertisers exclusive access to all the distinct ad spaces on the passes as well as a rich media placement. Porsche will be using the enhancement to introduce the hybrid version of its Panamera S model next month.

"This program allows us to connect with our customers and prospects in virtually any market and across the mediums that that they are using any minute of the day," said Josh Cherfoli - Online & Relationship Marketing Manager, Porsche Cars North America.  "We are using the rich media platform, because it provides us with the most compelling and targeted method of truly demonstrating our cars to the premium business and leisure traveler."

About Sojern, Inc.

Sojern, Inc.   is building the largest travel media platform in the world.  Through strategic partnerships with the leading airlines and travel industry organizations (American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Carlson Wagonlit, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Travelport, United Airlines and US Airways) Sojern enables brand and performance advertisers to reach their target audience and publishers to surface the most relevant content to their users and monetize at the highest levels.  Sojern is a privately held company with offices throughout the US.  The company was founded in September 2007 and received a 2008 OMMA Award for Online Advertising Creativity, named 2009 OnMedia Top 100 for Technology Innovation, 2009 HSMAI Advertising Award winner, finalist for the 2010 Edison Awards and 2011 AIM Technology Company of the Year.  For more information, please visit http://www.sojern.com.

SOURCE  Sojern

Sojern

CONTACT: Greg Peverill-Conti, InkHouse, +1-781-966-4100, Sojern@InkHouse.net

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

CPA Global Acquires IP Software and Services Provider Ipendo From Zacco Group

CPA Global and Zacco Group Form Strategic Alliance

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, September 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    CPA Global today announced the acquisition of Ipendo, a leading
international intellectual property (IP) management software and service
provider with a strong position in the Nordic region, from Zacco Group.

    In conjunction with the acquisition, CPA Global, the world's top IP
management specialist, and Zacco Group, the largest IP consultancy in
Europe, announced that they will enter into a strategic alliance, whereby
CPA Global will support Zacco Group with their patent renewals, while Zacco
Group will offer to clients a wide range of IP management products and
services from CPA Global. For Zacco Group, the sale of Ipendo represents a
further step in its strategy to stay close to its core business of IP
consultancy.

    Ipendo, headquartered in Malmo, Sweden, is one of the fastest growing
companies in the IP sector and is considered among the top IP software
providers in the world. Many leading corporations and law firms use Ipendo's
proprietary IP management software platform. Ipendo also provides patent
renewals and a range of IP consulting services.

    CPA Global's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Sewell, said: "Ipendo is a
very innovative and customer-driven company with excellent growth prospects
that will be further enhanced through CPA Global's worldwide operations. At
the same time, the acquisition of Ipendo and strategic alliance with Zacco
give us a strong foothold in the important Nordic region. This is a region
of increasing economic and strategic significance internationally, and one
that is rich in intellectual property. CPA Global has been helping companies
and firms in the Nordic region manage and protect their valuable IP Rights
for more than 10 years, and we will now be able to provide them with a
broader range of services as well as further improve client service and
engagement through a more established on-the-ground presence."

    Commenting on the significance of the agreements, Zacco Group's Chief
Executive Officer, Hans-Bertil Hakansson, said: "The sale of Ipendo and the
strategic alliance we have established with CPA Global will enable us to
focus on our core business and speed up our ambitious growth strategy. The
cooperation with CPA Global will lead to further development of our service
offerings and new products which perfectly fit into our clients'
requirements."

    The Ipendo Platform(TM) is a strong addition to CPA Global's suite of
advanced IP management software solutions, which includes: Memotech, for
corporate clients; Inprotech, for law firm clients; and FoundationIP, a
hosted solution for managing IP portfolios in corporations and law firms.
Last year, CPA Global also launched CPA Global Discover, a sophisticated new
patent search platform, which delivers the most reliable and relevant
results in the industry.

    Toni Nijm, CEO of Ipendo, said: "CPA Global is a world leader in IP
management and this acquisition reflects the Company's recognition both of
the Nordic region's growth as well as the significant potential to develop
the Ipendo business concept internationally. Ipendo's concept combined with
CPA Global's leading position in the IP arena will form an unrivalled
capability to provide streamlined IP services to businesses and law firms
around the globe. A top priority post-acquisition will be the seamless
integration between the Ipendo Platform(TM) and CPA Global's annuity
services, resulting in a world-class automated annuity management service."

    About CPA Global

    CPA Global is the world's top intellectual property (IP) management
specialist, and a leading provider of legal services outsourcing (LSO). CPA
Global supports many of the world's best known corporations and law firms
with a range of IP and broader legal services, helping them to manage risk,
cost and capacity, and realize greater value for their businesses and their
IP assets.

    CPA Global helps its clients manage their valuable IP Rights, such as
patents, designs and trademarks [http://www.cpaglobal.com/trademarks ],
ensuring that IP portfolios are protected, maintained and regularly reviewed
in order to maximize value. Services include search, filing and renewals for
patents and trademarks; trademark watching; portfolio valuation and
optimization; as well as IP management software.

    Founded in Jersey, Channel Islands in 1969, CPA Global today employs
more than 1,500 people, serving clients' needs in over 100 countries. CPA
Global's diverse client list ranges from major global corporations,
headquartered in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, to small and
medium-sized enterprises and innovation start-ups; and from top
international law firms to national and regional law and IP firms. For
further information, please visit: http://www.cpaglobal.com
[http://www.cpaglobal.com/discover ]

    About Zacco Group

    Zacco Group is the largest European intellectual property consultancy
with approximately 500 employees, many of whom are European Patent,
Trademark and/or Design Attorneys. For over 140 years, Zacco Group has
helped organizations assess, define, protect and exploit their intellectual
property (IP).

    Zacco Group covers all technical and legal areas within IP and assists
clients with technical, legal and strategic advice, including handling of
conflicts and litigation. In addition to assistance in protecting IP Rights,
Zacco Group also offers its clients strategic advice aimed at increasing
their competitive edge through a professional exploitation of these rights.

    Zacco Group has offices in five countries; Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the
Netherlands and Germany. Please visit http://www.zacco.com for more
information.

    About Ipendo

    Ipendo is a leading provider of on-demand IP management solutions to
companies of all sizes. The Ipendo Platform(TM) is built on the latest
technology to bring out hidden values in IP portfolios by allowing
automation of administrative tasks and sharing of crucial information with
relevant parties.

    Thousands of users within IP departments, R&D, Legal and Management,
along with attorneys around the globe, communicate IP through the Ipendo
Platform(TM) on a daily basis. Automating administrative tasks, placing
orders and purchasing of IP services form the core of the Ipendo concept,
aiming at reducing costs and increasing efficiency for Ipendo customers.

    Ipendo was founded in Sweden in 2004, and currently employs more than 60
people in Europe and the US. Ipendo customers have high IP awareness and
range from small businesses to large global enterprises with a strong focus
on technology and branding. For further information about Ipendo, visit:
http://www.ipendo.com.

    Media Contacts

    CPA Global:

    Steve Clark +44(0)20-7549-5504, sclark@cpaglobal.com

    Victoria Knowles +44(0)20-7549 4585, vknowles@cpaglobal.com

    Zacco Group:

    Hans-Bertil Hakansson +45-39-48-81-30, hbh@zacco.dk

Source: CPA Global and Zacco Group

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InMobi Smartphone Study Reveals 41% of Mobile Users to Buy Apple iPhone 5

North American Mobile Ad Market to Benefit from Most Highly-Anticipated Smartphone Launch to Date

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- InMobi, the world's largest independent mobile ad network, today announces the combined results of its monthly InMobi Mobile Insights network ad data research and a custom iPhone-focused study, iPhone 5 and the Mobile Market.  The InMobi announcement acts as a forecast to the scope and effect of the confirmed October 4th Apple iPhone announcement in North America.  InMobi anticipates the North American mobile ad market to experience a significant increase in mobile media consumption based on the iPhone 5 consumer data findings.

Apple iPhone 5 potentially the most successful smartphone launch to date

The recent InMobi consumer smartphone survey uncovers that 41% of current mobile users in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada plan to buy an iPhone 5--potentially making it the most successful launch from the consumer electronics giant to date.  The study further finds that over 50% of those users will make the purchase within the first six months of the iPhone 5 launch, which could take Apple significantly ahead of its June 2011 market position, and increase its mobile platform market share from 27% in June (comScore Inc., August 2011) to 41%.

However, if Apple only unveils a product update--akin to the 3GS version of the iPhone that Apple released in 2009--interest in the new smartphone will be significantly lower, with fewer than 15% of consumers likely to actively pursue the new handset.

The study finds that consumers are most hopeful for improved battery life; increased processing speed; higher-quality screen resolution; and stronger phone service in the rumored Apple smartphone.

Customer retention and new users

The study uncovered that over half of BlackBerry users (52%) are planning to switch to the new Apple iPhone 5, followed by 51% of current iPhone users and over one in four (27%) Android owners.  Even if the announcement only unveils an iPhone 4S, 28% of current BlackBerry smartphone owners plan to switch to Apple, more than double the amount of current iPhone and Android owners.

    Percentage of mobile consumers planning to switch to new
     iPhone:
    Current       % Planning to Switch to   % Planning to Switch to
     Phone        iPhone 5                  iPhone "4S"
    iPhone                             51                         11
    Android                            27                         11
    -------                           ---                        ---
    BlackBerry                         52                         28
    ----------                        ---                        ---

InMobi experiences continued network growth in North America

InMobi's North America Market Overview, which shows nearly 24 billion mobile ad impressions on the InMobi network over the past quarter, denotes that Apple mobile ad impressions are on the rise in iPod Touch devices and that as a manufacturer, Apple has the majority of the market share, at 29%.  Data from the report also indicates a 33% growth in mobile ad impressions over the past three months, and a 39% growth in smart phone impressions in the North America mobile market.  An infographic outlining the full findings of InMobi's most recent research is available at: http://www.inmobi.com/research/.

Commenting on InMobi's latest findings, James Lamberti, VP Global Research & Marketing at InMobi, said: "The combination of Apple's increasing market share in mobile advertising and general consumer interest in their latest technology is another boon for the mobile advertising industry.  Apple is currently the clear leader in terms of compelling user experience and customer loyalty, and we feel that their quality and pace of innovation when it comes to mobile devices will continue to improve the content and advertising experience for consumers for iPhone 5 and beyond."

About InMobi

InMobi is the world's largest independent mobile advertising network. With offices on four continents InMobi provides advertisers, publishers and developers with a uniquely global solution for advertising. The network is growing and now delivers the unprecedented ability to reach 340 Million consumers, in over 165 countries, through more than 47.3 Billion mobile ad impressions monthly. The recent acquisition of Sprout, a leading HTML5 authoring platform for mobile rich media, helps expand InMobi's offering to creative agencies and brands. InMobi was recently selected as a 2011 AlwaysOn Top 100 Mobile Company in Silicon Valley.

InMobi is venture-backed by investors including: SoftBank, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers and Sherpalo Ventures. The company has offices in London, Paris, San Francisco, New York, Bangalore, Tokyo, Nairobi and Singapore.

To learn more, please visit http://www.InMobi.com/research, follow us on Twitter @InMobi, or read our blog at http://www.InMobi.com/InMobiblog/.

Media Contact:
Dan Gamble | dan@if-communications.com | 415.971.7938

SOURCE  InMobi

InMobi

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

Pryme Radio Products Offers Surveillance Equipment Users Improved Situational Awareness and Comfort with Comply(TM) Foam Tips

Featuring Hearing Components' Comply(TM) Foam Tips A-100, Pryme delivers surveillance kits with enhanced all-day comfort and stay-in-ear fit

BREA, Calif. and OAKDALE, Minn.,Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pryme Radio, an industry leader in professional quality two-way radio accessories, is joining forces with Hearing Components to enhance the comfort and performance of its communication equipment with the addition of patented Comply(TM) Foam tips.

Beginning in October 2011, Pryme will include Hearing Components' newly launched Comply(TM) Foam Tips A-100 with its surveillance kits to increase user's situational awareness and comfort. The patented "dual layer" technology of the foam tips helps users retain communication devices securely in the ear during fast-paced physical activities.

Made of unique "open cell" foam, the Comply(TM) Foam Tips allow the user to maintain 360 degree hearing while reducing the "plugged up" sensation often associated with in-ear communication devices. Additionally, the tips remain comfortable during extended use, thereby reducing irritation and ear fatigue.

"When we saw and tested the Comply(TM) Foam Tips, we immediately recognized their superior design, performance and, most of all, comfort," said Dave George, President of Pryme Radio Products. "So of course we wanted to add these to our extensive line of acoustic tube products."

Pryme will also make available to its users the Comply(TM) Foam Tips N-100, which are proven to deliver maximum noise isolation and improved speech intelligibility in higher noise environments.

"It is our passion to improve comfort and communication for the law enforcement and public safety community," said Steve Thompson, senior director of sales and marketing for Hearing Components. "We are excited to partner with Pryme because they share our desire to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions to improve products for our public safety professionals."

About Pryme

Over 20 years ago, PRYME Radio Products was one of the first companies to manufacture high quality products to professional users of two-way radios; today, they are still an industry leader with a strong dedication to innovation. PRYME is devoted to the professional two-way radio industry with a passion to create a better means of communication and a higher standard of reliability and comfort. To learn more about Pryme products and for current special offers, visit: http://www.pryme.com or call their toll free number: 800.666.2654

About Hearing Components

Comply(TM) Foam Tips, Comply(TM) Canal Tips, Noise Reduction Earphones, and Whoomp!(TM) Earbud Enhancers are manufactured and sold by Hearing Components, a 3M spin-off founded in 1990 by Dr. Robert Oliveira. The patented technology was developed through several grants by the National Institutes of Health to improve and protect hearing. In addition to applications in law enforcement and public safety, the technology is currently used in military communications, industrial high-noise environments, consumer electronics, hearing aids and in commercial aviation. Hearing Components is located in the Twin Cities suburb of Oakdale, Minnesota. For more information visit http://www.complyfoampro.com.

SOURCE  Hearing Components

Hearing Components

CONTACT: Dave George, Pryme Radio Products, d.george@pryme.com, 714-257-0300; Steve Thompson, Hearing Components, sthompson@complyfoam.com, 651.797.7315, Eva Keiser, The Plural I, eva@theplurali.com, 612.940.4254

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

JOBY Unveils Three Innovative New Camera Tripods for Holiday Season

New Additions to the Popular GorillaPod Family Support Compact System Cameras and Photography On-the-Go

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JOBY is pleased to announce the launch of three new portable tripods to extend the innovation of the massively popular GorillaPod product line: the GorillaPod Micro 250, GorillaPod Micro 800 and GorillaPod Hybrid. The three new products are designed to meet the needs of today's digital camera consumer, whether an enthusiast who shoots on-the-go with a point-and-shoot camera or prosumer sporting the latest compact system camera.

"The JOBY brand has its heritage in photography - that creative passion is in our blood," explains chief executive officer Forrest Baringer-Jones. "Since the GorillaPod Original launched more than five years ago, we've made it our mission to inspire consumers with innovative camera accessories. We're thrilled to strengthen our core family of GorillaPod flexible tripods with the new GorillaPod Hybrid designed specifically for popular compact system cameras and new GorillaPod Micro series, a pair of revolutionary, portable, always-on micro tripods. At $19.95 - $39.95, the products make perfect gifts for any type of photographer."

Forever at your camera's side, GorillaPod Micro is the indispensable companion for your point-and-shoot as the first always-on tripods that offer the stability, range of movement and versatility of full-size supports. Elegantly concealed beneath the base of the camera, the sleek form is convenient to carry and easily fits in any camera case or pocket. The aluminum and zinc alloy construction is engineered for dependable stability, quick deployment and precise ball positioning. Plus, the colorful rubber grips provide rock-solid footing on any surface. Now you can capture crisp low-light landscapes, join group portraits and record time-lapse party scenes, wherever your adventures take you.

The GorillaPod Micro series represents a revolution in camera positioning and stabilization on-the-go with sleek, always-on tripods that feature a machined aluminum positioning ball with up to 36 degrees of movement in any direction. The GorillaPod Micro 250 supports point-and-shoot cameras weighing up to 250g (8.8 oz.), while the GorillaPod Micro 800 supports hybrid cameras weighing up to 800g (1.75 lbs.).

Designed for the rapidly growing segment of compact system cameras (CSC), the GorillaPod Hybrid supports cameras weighing up to 1kg (2.2 lbs.) and is the perfect versatile tripod for the demanding, active photographer. The flexible, wrappable legs provide rock-solid stabilization on any surface and integrated aluminum ball head (90 degrees tilt, 360 degrees pan) enable precise positioning to capture professional-quality images without the size and weight of a traditional full-size tripod system. Whether you're staging a last-second street portrait, shooting time-lapse photos or recording stable, shake-free video, GorillaPod Hybrid unleashes the power of your hybrid camera. 

The $19.95 GorillaPod Micro 250 is available in grey, red, and blue. The GorillaPod Micro 800 retails for $29.95 in grey, while the GorillaPod Hybrid is available in grey and red for $39.95. All three new GorillaPod products are available for purchase today at popular photography, consumer electronics, outdoor retailers and internet stores, including Adorama, Amazon.com, B&H Camera, J&R Camera, Samy's Camera, JOBY.com and more.

ABOUT JOBY

JOBY creates iconic, award-winning photo, mobile and lighting products that inspire the creative and active lifestyle. We believe great design starts with a user-centric approach, is functional yet playful, and enhances people's lives. Founded in 2005 with the introduction of the industry-defining and best-selling GorillaPod, JOBY is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in Geneva, Switzerland; Tokyo, Japan and Shenzhen, China. For more information please visit JOBY.com.

Contact:
Christina Pacelli
Current
cpacelli@talktocurrent.com
(415) 262-5942

SOURCE  JOBY

JOBY

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

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Introduces New Health Care Quality and Cost Comparison Online Tool

New tool helps members make better decisions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowing and understanding the cost of a medical procedure before it takes place helps people to be more than health care users - it helps them become informed health care consumers, says Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF).

BCBSF has unveiled 'Know Before You Go' - an online tool which helps consumers make better decisions about their health care needs - via the company's interactive Web site - MyBlueService.  This new online tool shows members, real-time, what their out-of-pocket costs would be for common procedures and services. "Know Before You Go" is designed to help members build a better understanding of how their benefits work before they visit their doctor, imaging facility or hospital.

"Our new 'Know Before You Go' online tool increases member understanding and participation during health care decision making, by providing key information to help members make informed decisions," said Tina Cummings, senior director, business development for BCBSF. "This new health tool gives our members better information to help them shop for health services, save money, and know what to expect financially before services are received."

As a leader in Florida's health care industry, BCBSF is focused on becoming a health solutions company by providing consumers better products and services they need via their channel of choice.

Using the BCBSF provider directory and the member's plan benefits, 'Know Before You Go' will display a real-time estimate of expected costs for many common office procedures and imaging services. The tool also provides the ability to compare up to five providers in a single transaction, helping members compare health care costs and quality indicators associated with certain health providers.  The estimates are specific to each member's contract and will give an estimated out-of-pocket cost for each service, unique to each member--based on where the members are in their plan deductible.  Members can also compare overall costs for many surgeries and other outpatient procedures.

Harris Interactive recently surveyed more than 1,000 adults on "the growing influence and use of health care information obtained online."  The Harris Poll found that 74 percent of all adults have gone online at some point and time to look for health information.  This verifies that the internet is a valued source of health care and medical information and many stakeholder groups are working to ensure they are providing the public with relevant, user-friendly and reliable information.

"BCBSF believes that informed members make better decisions and are more likely to be active participants in managing their own health care," Cummings said.

To find out more information, BCBSF members may visit MyBlueService at http://www.bcbsfl.com/. 

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) is a leader in Florida's health industry. Since 1944, the company has been dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all those it serves by offering an array of choices. BCBSF is a not-for-profit, policyholder-owned, tax-paying mutual company. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., BCBSF is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information concerning BCBSF, please see its website at http://www.bcbsfl.com.

SOURCE  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida

CONTACT: Steven Hendricks, +1-813-882-6718, steven.hendricks@bcbsfl.com

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

KODAK Gallery Inspires With Unique Card Styles for Fall and Holidays

New Fall Designs include Halloween, Thanksgiving and Non-Photo Designs

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KODAK Gallery (http://www.kodakgallery.com), the only online photo service uniquely designed for KODAK MOMENTS, today announced new card designs for the holidays, including a selection that focuses on the Fall season. KODAK Gallery is offering users a wide selection of layout and design options, to best compliment photos from the season's festivities.

KODAK Gallery's brand new holiday card collection has hundreds of designs and styles to compliment every photo. Halloween cards are specially made to showcase creative jack-o-lantern photos and fun trick or treating moments. Halloween cards include unique designs with ghosts, spider webs, bats and spirited pumpkins with plenty of festive orange and black backgrounds.  Autumn greeting designs specific to Fall include Thanksgiving foliage, pine cones, colorful autumn leaves and auburn hues.  To further explore the array of Halloween and Fall ideas on kodakgallery.com, visit KODAK Gallery's Halloween Gift Guide.

Brand new this year: stylish non-photo greeting cards (created entirely with text) for all holidays, including Halloween party and Thanksgiving dinner invitations, as well as designs perfect for displaying a menu on a dinner plate or recipe cards -- a great takeaway memory for your guests.

"We've designed this season's card collection with all holiday events in mind. For example, Halloween is full of fun photo opportunities and we've created a collection of cards to highlight those moments in the best ways possible," says Rahnel Romasanta, Senior Manager of Design and Merchandising for KODAK Gallery. "This season, we're introducing non-photo card designs to give our consumer options when creating invitations, recipe or dinner menu cards."

Halloween and fall designs are available on the KODAK Gallery website and are professionally printed on card stock or photo paper. KODAK Perfect Touch is then applied to make photos look their best by removing unwanted flaws.

Holiday Cards and Photo Books

With the winter holiday season right around the corner, KODAK Gallery is offering more than 400 new holiday card designs and more than one-thousand layout options including an array of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Happy New Year and various other religious and cultural winter holidays.  New in 2011 are 6 x 8" holiday card sets in 40 different designs, offering up room for more photos and text -- without the extra postage.   

Customers can do more with their photos and Photo Books from KODAK Gallery have added several new features within their existing photo book application:  the launch of resize and move functionalities -- allowing users to enlarge, reduce, rotate, overlay photos and text, as well as mix and match different page backgrounds and photos within a photo book page.

KODAK Gallery's resize and move functionalities allows users to express their creativity, and ultimately have fun with the photos and the text within their photo book. This innovative photo book technology allows users to resize, rearrange, crop, tilt and overlap photos to create personalized and unique photo books. With these new features, every page and photo is fully customizable.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, KODAK helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery -- join today at http://www.kodakgallery.com.

2011 Kodak, Kodak Gallery, Kodak Moments and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology are trademarks of Kodak.

SOURCE  KODAK Gallery

KODAK Gallery

CONTACT: Robin Carr, Kodak Gallery, +1-510-229-1292, rcarr@kodakgallery.com; or Emily Greenberg, Ketchum, +1-415-984-6282, emily.greenberg@ketchum.com

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

WISeKey and Brasilinvest Present Brazilian Hub Integrating Internet and Energy Sectors at the Sustainable Development Forum in New York

NEW YORK, September 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    The 2011 Sustainable Development Forum gathered dignitaries and experts
- including a special session with President Bill Clinton - Monday at the
Harvard Club in New York. Conference organizer and Chairman of Brasilinvest
Mario Garnero took the opportunity to announce the appointment of panelists
Carlos Moreira and Phillipe Douste-Blazy, panel chair Cristina
Valls-Taberner, and attendee Manuel Garcia-Duran to the Brasilinvest Board
of Directors, Brazil's pioneer merchant bank.

    For the forum's third year, leaders discussed with optimism "Brazil: The
New Global Green Economy", examining the opportunities open to Brazil with
the special focus thanks to events like the Olympics and World Cup. Carlos
Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey, explains that to protect its
environment, Brazil will need to create a highly efficient Internet-based
network that connects wirelessly to distribute power without wasting it.
According to Mr. Moreira, Brazil is ideally situated to become a pillar
supporting the massive Internet cloud infrastructure that will be needed to
foster sustainable economic growth in the region for years to come.

    "The next truly disruptive tech company will be from Brazil and will
unite the Internet and alternative energy sectors," said Mr. Moreira.
WISeKey created a joint venture with Brasilinvest to participate in the
emerging Internet energy trading market.

    Mr. Garnero, who is recognized as the father of the bio-ethanol
revolution, said, "Combining the Brazilian energy and know-how with state of
the art Swiss technology of WISeKey will be the first two pillars to achieve
this objective."

    See Carlos Moreira's speech on the Brazilian Internet Hub:
http://www.youtube.com/wisekeysa

   
    Contact:
    WISeKey SA
    Eileen Weinberg
    eweinber@wisekey.com
    phone: +41-22-594-30-00

Source: WISeKey SA

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Comedian Offers New Yorkers Free Cab Rides for the Day

Mark Malkoff of the Recent 'Apple Store Challenge' Viral Phenomenon Takes the Recession to the New York City Streets

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Malkoff, a local New Yorker and comic/filmmaker, orchestrated a challenging stunt by offering a free cab ride to any New Yorker on Tuesday, September 13th from 6am until 10pm. The video will premiere for the first time today at My Damn Channel.

Beginning at 6am on September 13th, New Yorkers wanting a free cab ride sent hundreds of Tweets to Malkoff at @mmalkoff with their location and desired destination. Malkoff attempted to give out as many free rides as possible. He also gave out free rides in both Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Malkoff successfully enlisted the help of New York cab driver Sean Kean who requested to remain anonymous. Since the driver went over the normal twelve hour cab shift, they took designated breaks throughout the day in compliance with New York City law.

"With the current state of the economy, I was excited to be able to offer this gift to my fellow New Yorkers who might not be able to afford the luxury of a cab ride," said Mark Malkoff. "Also I really wanted to know how much a fifteen hour cab ride costs."

The final meter which ran during the entire day totaled $468.10 and the total distance covered was 60.2 miles. Please visit My Damn Channel to enjoy the entire experience.

About Mark Malkoff

Mark Malkoff is a comedian and filmmaker. He has been featured on "The Today Show," "CBS Early Show," "Good Morning America," CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Mark achieved worldwide media attention by living and sleeping in an IKEA store in Paramus, New Jersey for an entire week. He also starred in a popular short video in which he visited and consumed purchases at all 171 Starbucks locations in Manhattan in less than 24 hours. Mark made headlines again with a video where he was physically carried 9.4 miles in Manhattan by 155 individuals, disproving the myth that New Yorkers are rude. Mark tackled his internet addiction by locking himself in his apartment bathroom for five days without internet access. He proved that he could achieve 6-pack abs in 30 days and he proved that a child's Big Wheel could beat a NYC bus racing across 42nd Street in Manhattan. Most recently in "Apple Store Challenge" Mark brought a goat into the Apple Store to illustrate that they will allow customers to do practically anything. You can see Mark's videos at http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/MarkMalkoff.

About My Damn Channel

My Damn Channel is an entertainment studio and distributor of premium original programming by established and emerging talent from film, TV, and the Internet. The company has launched successful comedy series including Wainy Days, Gigi: Almost American, Daily Grace, Horrible People and You Suck at Photoshop. The My Damn Channel Distribution Network reaches over 50 million unique visitors monthly. We co-create branded entertainment and custom, targeted distribution campaigns for companies like Subway, IKEA, IFC, Adult Swim, PUMA, Trident, Southern Comfort, and Lincoln. The My Damn Channel Blog Network and the My Damn Channel Talent Network also launched in July 2011. Please visit http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/sizzlereel.

SOURCE  My Damn Channel

My Damn Channel

CONTACT: Teena Touch PR for My Damn Channel, +1-415-310-3125, Teena@mydamnchannel.com; or Mark Malkoff, +1-646-207-0728, Mark@MarkMalkoff.com

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

Sleepy's soothes shopper environment with Mood Media's in-store media solutions

In-store media specialist to provide music, messaging and specialist
technology to more than 700 retail showrooms

CHARLOTTE, NC, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/
LSE AIM:MM), the leading in-store media specialist, has won a contract
to supply mattress retailer Sleepy's with in-store music and messaging
for more than 700 retail showrooms across the United States.

The music consultants at Mood Media have developed custom playlists for
use in-store comprised of major label artists. Popular Pop and Rock
hits will give the in-store soundtrack familiarity, and it will be
updated regularly to stay on top of music trends.

Targeted in-store messaging will broadcast across Sleepy's store
network, which allows Sleepy's to offer its vendors a way to promote
their brands. Sponsored vendor messages are store specific, enabled by
Mood Media's Internet enabled media player, a great communications tool
to broadcast promotions and drive sales at the point-of-purchase. With
Mood Media's proprietary and PCI compliant Internet-delivery media
platform, any message or song can be updated across the network of
stores within 15 minutes.

Further to the revenue Sleepy's may generate from vendor sponsored
messaging, Mood Media's sister company Mood Entertainment will supply
custom branded compilation CD's available for resale in select stores,
which will provide an additional revenue stream for Sleepy's at each of
their stores.

"At Sleepy's we pride ourselves on delivering great value to our
customers and as such we expect the same in return from our partners. 
Mood Media was the one company that demonstrated that they understood
our philosophy and objectives.  They went out of their way to make us
happy" said Angelo Volonakis, Director Planning, Design & Construction
at Sleepy's."

The features of the Media Player provided by Mood Media were an
important consideration for Sleepy's. The players are reliable and
energy efficient; sit securely on Sleepy's IT infrastructure and use
network bandwidth efficiently. Most updates are automatically scheduled
at night when network traffic is low, but when updates are made during
business hours the player will limit the amount of bandwidth used and
can preferentially update messages first so that updates don't conflict
with business-critical network traffic.

Mood Media will also provide quality in-store sound systems to all new
Sleepy's locations. The retailer expects to add 60 to 100 new locations
each year for the foreseeable future.

"Sleepy's is a legacy client of Muzak, the North American in-store media
business Mood Media acquired in May 2011," said Mood Media CEO and
Chairman Lorne Abony. "Because of that merger we can now combine
Muzak's large, reliable service network with Mood Media's
Internet-delivery platform and offer North American retailers a smart,
high-quality solution that represents a great value."

About Mood Media Corporation

Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada's fastest
growing company by PROFIT Magazine, is a leading in-store media
specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its
clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental
sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating through its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail
Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000
commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America,
Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak and Mood Entertainment, Mood
Media Corporation's products and services reach 100 million people
every day.

Mood Media Corporation operates an international in-store media and
music retail business with an extensive geographic footprint and a
broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands
in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to
financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food
retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual
dining.

About Sleepy's

Sleepy's, The Mattress Professionals(R) is a privately-owned 4
generation company with over 700 retail locations in thirteen states,
spanning from Vermont to Virginia and available nationally through http://www.sleepys.com. Throughout Sleepy's 53-year history, they have supported the idea that
one mattress does not fit all, carrying a wide selection of mattresses
so their customers are certain to find the one that suits them best.
Keeping up-to-date on all the latest innovations in sleep technology,
Sleepy's, The Mattress Professionals(R) carries the latest in Sealy,
Serta, Simmons, Beautyrest, Posturepedic, Tempur-Pedic, Sleep To Live
mattresses, the Dr. Breus BedTM and 12 other brands to fit any price
range or comfort level. For more information, call 1-800-SLEEPYS
(1-800-753-3797), or visit us at http://www.sleepys.com.

SOURCE  Mood Media Corporation

Mood Media Corporation

CONTACT:  For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact:  Mark Elfenbein
President, Mood Media North America
+1 858 362 2304

Zebra Technologies and IBS Partner to Provide End-to-End Safety and Logistics Planning Solution to Oil and Gas Industry

BOURNE END, England, September 28, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

          Partnership leverages Zebra's real-time location solution to

        improve speed and accuracy of mustering or evacuation events

    Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a recognised global
leader in solutions that extend visibility into operations and give a
digital voice to physical assets, and IBS, a leading global provider of new
generation IT solutions, today announced a partnership to provide the oil
and gas industry with an end-to-end solution for real-time tracking and
management of personnel and logistics. As a result, customers will secure
real-time location of personnel, automated process counts and improved speed
and accuracy in muster or evacuation events.

    The partnership makes the Personnel Safety Solution (PSS) from Zebra
Technologies the preferred technology to be utilised with IBS' iLogistics, a
comprehensive personnel-on-board (POB) solution that controls planning,
scheduling and tracking the deployment of personnel for the upstream oil and
gas industry. Zebra's solution, which offers real-time visibility into the
location and identification of personnel within the oil and gas production
environment, improves safety practices and incident prevention. When used in
tandem with iLogistics, real-time visibility is extended from the oil and
gas production facility itself to also include logistical in-transit moves
to and from off-shore facilities.

    "We are excited to partner with Zebra and provide our customers with a
more robust, end-to-end solution for efficient and automated logistics
planning and tracking," said Ramesh D Nair, Sr. General Manager, Oil and Gas
Business, IBS Software. "As a result, our customers will experience
increased productivity with minimal manual data entry, as the tracking
information from PSS seamlessly flows into iLogistics. Moreover personnel
will be automatically accounted for in real-time, vastly improving safety
measures."

    IBS and Zebra are already providing oil and gas customers with the
integrated PSS and iLogistics solution. Those organisations now have an
automated process for counting and reconciling personnel in muster zones,
allowing for a quicker identification and location of missing personnel and
the elimination of human error. This improved personnel visibility and
management can equate to reduced non-compliance fines, increased safety,
better incident reporting, and faster evacuation management as well as a
significant reduction in incident reconstruction and reporting costs.

    "We are very pleased to partner with IBS, a recognised logistics
planning leader in the oil and gas industry," said Stephen Logue, vice
president of sales and services for Zebra. "The location data our RFID-based
solution captures and feeds into the iLogistics application enables oil and
gas companies to not only automate and enhance existing safety and logistics
processes, but also glean powerful business intelligence for smarter
business decisions."

    About Zebra Technologies

    A global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra
Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides enabling technologies that
allow customers to take smarter actions. Providing greater visibility into
mission-critical information about assets, people and transactions, our
extensive portfolio includes bar code, receipt, card, kiosk and RFID
printers and supplies, as well as real-time location solutions. For more
information about Zebra's solutions, visit http://www.zebra.com.

    About IBS

    IBS is a leading global provider of new generation IT solutions to the
Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries. A specialist in the domain,
IBS offers a range of products and services that manage mission critical
operations of airlines and airports that help them increase safety, maximise
efficiency, improve revenue, manage growth and reduce costs. SEI CMMI Level
5 and PCMM Level 5 assessed, ISO 9001:2008, TickIT and ISO 27001:2005
certified, IBS operates from 10 global business centers in the Americas,
Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East and Africa. http://www.ibsplc.com

Source: Zebra Technologies

Contact: Sue Lynn Goh/Alex Budge, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Email: zebra@uk.ogilvypr.com, T: +44(0)207-309-1016/101

MetroPCS Unveils the LG Esteem, the latest 4GLTE Android Smartphone for Entertainment-Minded Consumers

Feature-rich smartphone and 4GLTE services combine to deliver extreme value with no contract

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), and LG Mobile today introduced the latest addition to MetroPCS' line-up of 4GLTE - enabled smartphones with the entertainment-packed LG Esteem(TM).  Available this week in stores and online, the chic new LG Esteem 4GLTE Android smartphone delivers an incredible entertainment experience for customers including music and multimedia applications like Rhapsody Unlimited Music and MetroSTUDIO(TM). Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), LG Esteem features a sleek, modern design for style-conscious consumers looking for the latest smartphone technology.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100714/DA34639LOGO-b)

"Our customers want more entertainment services and multimedia, and the LG Esteem delivers all of the multimedia they desire right at their fingertips with the easy access afforded by our 4GLTE network," said Tom Keys, president and chief operating officer of MetroPCS. "By pairing a premium handset with the latest features and our unbeatable service offerings, we are providing our customers with a tremendous value.  We're the only no-annual contract, pay-in-advance carrier providing 4GLTE service today, and with our latest 4GLTE smartphone, consumers can take full advantage of our network and the exploding array of Android market applications available today."

At about half the cost of other 4G smartphone service plans today, consumers can truly have it all with MetroPCS' $50 and $60 4GLTE plans, which include all applicable taxes and regulatory fees. For just $60, consumers can choose between unlimited music with Rhapsody or video entertainment with MetroSTUDIO - on top of unlimited Internet access, voice and texting services. With the vast music library provided by the new Rhapsody Unlimited Music service, music lovers can play, download and store or stream as many songs as they want, free from the per-track charges that come with most other music download services.

"LG Esteem is the ideal device for entertainment savvy consumers looking for on-the-go content and the latest Android technology," said Tim O'Brien, vice president of marketing for LG Mobile. "Together with the MetroPCS 4GLTE network, LG Esteem provides users with a wide variety of features not previously accessible to no-annual-contract mobile consumers and delivers a truly enhanced user experience."

Capturing and sharing personal multimedia has never been easier with a front-facing camera and 5MP rear camera with flash, 720p HD video recording, allowing users to watch videos and view images directly from the handset's brilliant 4.3" WVGA screen or use the micro-HDMI port and DLNA streaming capability to transmit HD content directly to home entertainment units, as well as face-to-face video calling using the Esteem's pre-loaded Google Talk Application. In addition, LG Esteem is equipped with a 1GHz processor, 8GB of internal memory and Dolby® Mobile Surround 7.1 and a Corning® Gorilla® Glass Screen Protector. Combined with MetroPCS' 4GLTE service, LG Esteem provides an unparalleled Internet and entertainment consumer experience.

LG Esteem will be available for $249 plus tax, after mail-in rebate, through January 1, 2012. Plus, customers purchasing the LG Esteem will receive Rhapsody Unlimited Music FREE for 90 days through a limited time promotional offer when they activate the $50 4GLTE service plan. Consumers interested in purchasing the LG Esteem can visit their local store or go online to purchase the phone and sign up for service.

For more information, please visit:

Details on rate plans and service features: http://www.metropcs.com/plans

MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service: http://www.metropcs.com/privacy/terms.aspx

Press resources: http://www.metropcs.com/presscenter

Follow MetroPCS on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/metropcs

Become a fan of MetroPCS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/metropcs

View MetroPCS' latest videos: http://www.YouTube.com/metropcs

About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of June 30, 2011, MetroPCS had approximately 9.1 million subscribers. For more information please visit http://www.metropcs.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 55.8 trillion Korean won (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. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.

SOURCE  MetroPCS

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MetroPCS

CONTACT: Drew R. Crowell of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2578, dcrowell@golinharris.com, for MetroPCS; or investors, Jim Mathias, Director Investor Relations, +1-214-570-4641, investor_relations@metropcs.com

Emmis Communications Launches Incite, A Full-Service Social Impact Marketing Firm

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmis Communication Corporation, a company renowned for media innovation and using its radio brands to drive community impact, today announced the launch of Incite (inciteimpact.com) a full-service social impact marketing firm. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110928/DE76122LOGO)

Emmis incubated a team focused on delivering high-impact social marketing programs for not-for-profit, government agency and corporate clients. Incite represents the company's maturation into a provider of a broad array of cause and social marketing services. Incite will continue to deliver award-winning work to confront today's greatest social challenges through relevant marketing that motivates positive change - public health, the environment, transportation, and education are all areas of expertise where Incite will deliver social impact for clients. 

Incite counts among its clients the New York City and Los Angeles County Department's of Health, Purina, State Farm Insurance, Roche Diagnostics, Lower Colorado River Authority and Anthem BCBS. 

"Cause and social marketing expenditures have exploded across the country growing from $816 million in 2002 to a projected $1.7 billion in 2011," Jeff Smulyan, President and CEO of Emmis Communications said. "This growth is indicative of the heightened need for marketers to effectively communicate messages of societal importance. We've developed a phenomenal team focused on this important category and I'm excited about Incite's potential to take the programs we design for current and future clients to the next level."

"Incite is the direct connection between people's intent and meaningful action," said Incite Founder Sarah Harris, "We leverage powerful brands to reach diverse audiences; one person, one community at a time. Today we mark a new chapter: a new identity to match our growing business using relevant marketing to motivate positive change in our communities. We engage people, inspire belief and incite action."

About Emmis Communications (Nasdaq: EMMS)

Emmis Communications Corporation is a diversified media company, principally focused on radio broadcasting. Emmis operates the 8th largest publicly traded radio portfolio in the United States based on total listeners.  Emmis owns 18 FM and two AM radio stations in New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Austin (Emmis has a 50.1% controlling interest in Emmis' radio stations located there), Indianapolis and Terre Haute, IN.

SOURCE  Emmis Communications Corporation

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Emmis Communications Corporation

CONTACT: Karen Dynes, Emmis Communication Corp, +1-317-266-0100

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

JOBY Unveils Three Innovative New Camera Tripods for the Holiday Season

LONDON, September 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

         New additions to the popular GorillaPod family support compact

                  system cameras and photography on-the-go

    JOBY is pleased to announce the launch of three new portable tripods to
extend the innovation of the massively popular GorillaPod product line: the
GorillaPod Hybrid, the GorillaPod Micro 250, and the GorillaPod Micro 800.
The three new products are designed to meet the needs of today's digital
camera consumer - whether an enthusiast shoots on-the-go with a handy point
+ shoot camera, or prosumer sporting the latest compact system camera.

    "The JOBY brand has its heritage in photography - that creative passion
is in our blood," explains CEO Forrest Baringer-Jones. "Since the GorillaPod
Original launched over 5 years ago, we've made it our mission to inspire
consumers with innovative camera accessories. We're thrilled to strengthen
our core family of GorillaPod flexible tripods, with the new GorillaPod
Hybrid designed specifically for the very popular compact system cameras,
and the new GorillaPod Micro series, a pair of revolutionary portable,
always-on micro tripods. These products are perfect gifts for the holiday
season!"

    Designed for the rapidly growing segment of compact system cameras
(CSC), the GorillaPod Hybrid supports cameras weighing up to 1kg (2.2 lbs.)
and is the perfect versatile tripod for the demanding, active photographer.
The flexible, wrappable legs provide rock-solid stabilization on any surface
and the integrated aluminium ball head (plus or minus90degree(s) tilt,
360degree(s) pan) enable precise positioning to capture professional-quality
images without the size and weight of a traditional full-size tripod system.
Whether you're staging a last-second street portrait, shooting time-lapse
photos, or recording stable, shake-free video, GorillaPod Hybrid helps
unleash the power of your hybrid camera.

    The GorillaPod Micro series represents a revolution in camera
positioning and stabilization on-the-go, with sleek, always-on tripods that
feature a machined aluminum positioning ball with up to 36degree(s) of
movement in any direction. The GorillaPod Micro 250 supports point + shoot
cameras weighing up to 250g (8.8 oz.), while the GorillaPod Micro 800
supports hybrid cameras weighing up to 800g (1.75 lbs.).

    Your camera's new best friend, the GorillaPod Micro series are the first
always-on tripods that offer the stability, range of movement and
versatility of full-size supports. Elegantly concealed beneath the base of
the camera, the sleek form is convenient to carry and easily fits in any
camera case or pocket. The aluminum and zinc alloy construction is
engineered for dependable stability, quick deployment and precise ball
positioning. Plus, the colourful rubber grips provide rock-solid footing on
any surface. Now you can capture crisp low-light landscapes, join group
portraits and record time-lapse party scenes, wherever your adventures take
you. Forever at your camera's side, GorillaPod Micro is the indispensable
companion for any photo or video enthusiast.

    The GorillaPod Hybrid is priced at GBP29.95 and will be available in
grey and red. The GorillaPod Micro 250 is priced at GBP16.95 and will be
available in three colours: grey, red, and blue. The GorillaPod Micro 800
retails for GBP24.95 and will be launching in grey. All three new GorillaPod
products are available for purchase today at popular photography, consumer
electronics, outdoor retailers and internet stores, including Amazon,
Costco, Jessops, JOBY.com and more.

    ABOUT JOBY

    JOBY creates iconic, award-winning photo, mobile and lighting products
that inspire the creative and active lifestyle. We believe great design
starts with a user-centric approach, is functional yet playful, and enhances
people's lives. Founded in 2005 with the introduction of the
industry-defining and best-selling GorillaPod, JOBY is a global company
headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in Geneva, Switzerland;
Tokyo, Japan and Shenzhen, China. For more information please visit JOBY.com
[http://www.joby.com ].

    Contact: Phone: 08448-751-517 / Email: joby@slampr.com

Source: JOBY

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Qualcomm Atheros and Mindspeed Technologies Introduce Embedded Video-Over-Wi-Fi Solution

-- New Reference Design Unveiled at Broadband World Forum Provides Seamless Development Experience for Processing Voice-Over-IP and Video-Over-IP Solutions --

PARIS and SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSPD), a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications, today announced a joint embedded video-over-Wi-Fi® solution and an integrated board using Qualcomm Atheros' new three-stream 802.11n chip, the AR9580.  Qualcomm Atheros' Wi-Fi solutions are now fully integrated with Mindspeed®'s Comcerto® 1000 broadband packet processors, providing a seamless development experience for original equipment and design manufacturers (OEMs and ODMs).  By choosing the joint reference design, OEMs and ODMs can reduce their engineering investment and speed time-to-market, as well as ensure greater throughput at range due to the up-front integration work of Mindspeed and Qualcomm Atheros.

The embedded solution is a significant step forward in processing voice- and video-over-IP media streams in next-generation media gateways and systems performing the media resource function processing (MRFP) for IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) networks.  Key applications include video and voice content conversion in support of telephony, multimedia messaging services (MMS) and video ad insertion.

The solution also is ideal for applications such as high-end fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) Ethernet uplink gateways supporting 1 Gbps data rates and carrier-grade voice and video services.  These gateways are important to carriers that deliver broadband access to residential customers via FTTH as they provide carriers peace of mind knowing that potential issues have been solved upfront and consumers with optimized video distribution experiences in the home.

"This new comprehensive video-over-Wi-Fi solution strengthens and expands our industry-leading portfolio of wireless connectivity technologies for consumer devices," said Patrick Ribardiere, director of product management, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros.  "The AR9580 will allow users to enjoy new generations of rich media applications in the home and at work.  By more closely integrating Qualcomm Atheros' proven Wi-Fi technologies, Qualcomm Atheros and Mindspeed are creating an even more valuable offering for carriers, OEMs and ODMs."

Mindspeed's media processor system-on-chip (SoC) solutions integrate two ARM11(TM) processors, acceleration engines and a comprehensive set of popular interfaces.  Companion software includes a wide range of codecs supporting carrier-class voice-over-IP.

"Mindspeed is pleased to collaborate with Qualcomm Atheros and is excited to have played a key role in bringing this embedded solution to market," said Marco E. Bello, executive director of customer premises equipment (CPE) marketing and product management at Mindspeed.  "The combination of our world class Comcerto 1000 SoC and field-proven software, coupled with Qualcomm Atheros' video-over-Wi-Fi solution, offers best-in-class quality of experience and performance for processing real-time data flows such as voice- and video-over-IP media streams. This collaboration is a great example of how developers can leverage our packet processors to create an optimal experience for multimedia distribution in the home."

The joint reference design for embedded video-over-Wi-Fi solutions is available now. Qualcomm Atheros and Mindspeed will be demonstrating high definition (HD) video distribution using Mindspeed's Comcerto 1000 packet processor and Qualcomm Atheros' AR9580 video-over-Wi-Fi solution at the Broadband World Forum in Meeting Room MR5, September 27-29, 2011 in Paris, France.

About Mindspeed Technologies

Mindspeed Technologies (NASDAQ: MSPD) is a leading provider of network infrastructure semiconductor solutions to the communications industry. The company's low-power system-on-chip (SoC) products are helping to drive video, voice and data applications in worldwide fiber-optic networks and enable advanced processing for 3G and long-term evolution (LTE) mobile networks. The company's high-performance analog products are used in a variety of optical, enterprise, industrial and video transport systems. Mindspeed's products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. To learn more, please visit http://www.mindspeed.com. Company news and updates are also posted at http://www.twitter.com/mindspeed.

About Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets.  The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all.  With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and PON technologies.  Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm Atheros is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros Inc.  HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  Mindspeed and Comcerto are trademarks of Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.  All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Atheros Contact:
Laurie Falconer
Phone:  1-408-616-3036
Email:  laurief@qca.qualcomm.com

Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone:  1-858-845-5959
Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone:  1-858-658-4813
Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

Mindspeed Contacts:
Andrea Williams
Phone: 1-949-579-3111
Email: investors@mindspeed.com

Lisa Briggs
Phone: 1-949-305-5131
Email: lisab@magnetprgroup.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Atheros Inc.; Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc.; Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.qca.qualcomm.com

Qualcomm Atheros Delivers High Performance Mainstream Powerline Connectivity Solution for Cost-Effective Home Networking

-- AR7420 Chipset Provides the Smallest, Highest Performing and Lowest Power HomePlug AV-Based Products --

PARIS and SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced its new AR7420 chipset, which it will be demonstrating at the Broadband World Forum conference, September 27 - 29 in Paris, France.  The AR7420 enables devices that provide fast, wired networking connectivity through existing household electrical wiring for consumers and service providers who offer connectivity solutions.  Samples of the AR7420 chip will be available during calendar fourth quarter 2011.

The AR7420 is a powerline communications (PLC) transceiver IC that enables the world's smallest, highest performing and lowest power HomePlug® AV-based and IEEE 1901-compliant products yet deployed.  The chipset is the latest in Qualcomm Atheros' AMP(TM) Powerline technology portfolio, and it is optimized for embedded solutions and small form-factor standalone adapters.  The AR7420 is specifically designed for multi-media applications and delivers up to 500 Mbps of powerline performance in a cost-effective approach to support high throughput connectivity for broad consumer adoption in high volume applications.

"With the launch of the AR7420, Qualcomm Atheros is demonstrating its commitment to address the dramatically expanding connectivity requirements of the digital home," said Dan Rabinovitsj, senior vice president and general manager, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.  "The AR7420 provides a cost-effective powerline solution that is specifically optimized for multi-media streaming and embedded applications so as to drive down the cost of adding powerline communications into a variety of clients and routers.  We are excited to expand our ecosystem of powerline products for our customers and end users."

Ideal both in standalone powerline equipment or in Hy-Fi(TM) hybrid networking designs using Qualcomm Atheros' industry-leading Wi-Fi® technology, the AR7420 chipset operates over a wider spectrum (2 MHz to 68 MHz), delivering more than twice the PHY rate speed of current HomePlug AV solutions.  This fifth-generation HomePlug AV-based IC also delivers carrier-grade performance with support for multicast IPTV, reliable quality of service and whole home coverage with the industry's first and lowest power HomePlugAV/IEEE 1901 solution.  Combined with the wireless and Ethernet portfolio of products, the AR7420 enables hybrid networking routers, extenders and embedded products.

The AR7420 chip includes an MII/RMII host interface, integrated memory and a 10/100 low power Ethernet PHY.  The AR1540 line driver IC is a companion chip that provides signal optimization and multiple country support.

About Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm Atheros, AMP and Hy-Fi are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros Inc.  HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Atheros Contact:
Laurie Falconer
Phone:  1-408-616-3036
Email:  laurief@qca.qualcomm.com

Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone:  1-858-845-5959
Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone:  1-858-658-4813
Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Web Site: http://www.qca.qualcomm.com