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iomart Hosting Takes the Great Run into the Cloud

GLASGOW, Scotland, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
             iomart's cloud hosting helps Nova International manage
                          increase in race entries

    iomart Hosting [http://www.iomarthosting.com ], one of the UK's leading
cloud computing and managed hosting companies, has taken Nova International
[http://novainspiringevents.org/index.html ], organiser of the world's
biggest half marathon the Great North Run, into the cloud.

    Nova migrated its Great North Run website [http://www.greatrun.org ] to
the cloud with iomart Hosting earlier this year and will be performance
testing the solution over the next few weeks. More than half a million
people will visit the site over this coming weekend for the Bupa Great North
Run, as well as registering for Nova's other Great Run events in Edinburgh,
Sheffield and Portsmouth which take place in October.

    Chris Kewin, IT Director at Nova International, said: "iomart Hosting's
technical expertise and support provides relief to Nova's small but busy IT
team. It's critical for our business that we have a 24/7 scalable service.

    Nova is looking seriously at cloud technology on which to build third
generation systems that can scale out rather than up. Cloud technology
provides the potential to bring in additional processing power during peak
business periods rather than owning, managing and paying for that processing
power all year round. When peak periods slow, properly designed clouds allow
processing power to be scaled down again, ensuring business demand drives
the technology requirements."

    Currently iomart Hosting hosts twelve servers for Nova which run the
websites and entry systems through which 100,000s of competitors register to
take part in its world class series of mass participation, televised
sporting events and access useful information about training
[http://www.taketothestreets.org ].

    While September is the busiest time of the year for the Great Run
website, over recent years interest has increased and the site now gets
almost two and a half million visits per year.

    Chris Kewin explained: "Just moving to a cloud alone is not enough.
Business software that runs on cloud servers must also be scalable, and must
also be able to use the processing power that the cloud provides in a
compatible way or no real benefit will be realised. With this in mind having
a strong relationship between cloud providers and development teams, like we
do with iomart Hosting, is essential to ensure smooth delivery of services."

    Sarah Haran, managing director of iomart Hosting, said: "We've developed
a strong relationship with Nova over the past five years which has allowed
us to support the incredible growth in the popularity of its sporting
events. The new cloud services we are providing for Nova will allow their IT
team to manage future growth in their events portfolio much more
efficiently."

    iomart Hosting is a subsidiary of iomart Group plc, which was recently
named Scottish Digital IT Company of the Year, and is ranked as one of the
top 25 cloud services providers in the world. iomart has been shortlisted as
a finalist in the National Business Awards 2011 in partnership with Orange.

    Notes for editors:

    About iomart Hosting

    iomart Hosting is one of the UK's leading providers of complex managed
hosting and cloud computing services to the enterprise market. It owns and
manages its own network infrastructure, including five UK data centres,
offering a unique 100% uptime guarantee. Services include: Private and
Hybrid Cloud, Colocation, Content Delivery Networks, IP Transit, Cloud
Storage and Email.

    Clients include: Cimex, BT plc, Stagecoach, Newsquest, Learndirect,
SoftCat, London School of Economics, Shine TV, STV, and Servecentric.

    iomart Hosting is an ISO9001 & ISO27001 certified company. The company
is fully accredited at Gold Partner level with VMware, Oracle and Microsoft.
It is part of AIM listed iomart Group plc.

    About iomart Group plc

    iomart Group is one of the UK's leading providers of managed hosting and
cloud computing services. From a single server through to private cloud
networks, iomart specialises in the delivery and management of
mission-critical hosting services, enabling customers to reduce the costs,
complexity and risks associated with maintaining their own web and online
applications.

    By physically owning and managing its own global network infrastructure,
iomart offers world-beating levels of service to its customers. The Group
offers a unique 100% uptime guarantee with all hosting services being
engineered to ensure no single point of failure.

    iomart Group operates in its chosen markets through a number of
subsidiaries: iomart Hosting, RapidSwitch, Titan Internet, Easyspace and
Westcoastcloud. The group has been listed on the London Stock Exchange's
Alternative Investment Market (AIM) since April 2000.

    For more information about iomart Group plc visit
http://www.iomart.com

    Nova International

    Nova International, headed by Olympic medallist, Brendan Foster, is one
of the UK's leading event management and sports marketing agencies. The
company's current brand portfolio also includes some of the biggest running
events in the world, all based on the Bupa Great North Run, the world's
biggest half marathon with over 54,000 entries.

    Nova International was established in 1988 and has a strong sporting
pedigree. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Nova has established itself as a
market leader in the world of sports marketing and event management. For
more information please visit http://www.greatrun.org.

    News release issued on behalf of iomart Hosting by Jane Robertson, Head
of PR for iomart Group plc. For more information please email
jane.robertson@iomart.com or call +44(0)141-931-6474 (dir),
+44(0)141-931-6400 or +44(0)7827948993 (mob).

Source: iomart Hosting

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Tipard Newly Upgraded iPad Transfer for ePub: Adding More Intelligent Functions

BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- After upgrading Apple device transfer standard versions, Tipard has newly upgraded Tipard iPad Transfer for ePub, which has more intelligent functions and delicate designs to give users better user experience.

After the update, Tipard iPad Transfer for ePub now supports transferring ePub and PDF files between any two Apple devices. Therefore, owning this ePub iPad Transfer enables users to easily export iPad eBook files to iPhone or iPod with fast transferring speed and lossless quality. What's more, it now has a Search function to help users quickly find the target file. Also, the Eject Device function and Refresh function can give you a helping hand in device connection.

New features of Tipard iPad Transfer for ePub:

    1. Transfer files between any two Apple devices;
    2. Search function can find target file as soon as possible;
    3. Eject Device function to let you decide which Apple device(s) should be
       connected;
    4. Refresh Device function can keep iPad files consistent with PC ones.

Generally speaking, this iPad Transfer for ePub can help users better enjoy any kind of eBook file on iPad anywhere and anytime. It is available only for $19, for more information and to get the free trial version, please visit the following webpage: http://www.tipard.com/ipad-transfer-for-epub/

For other iPad applications, please visit the iPad promotion page: http://www.tipard.com/special/ipad-mate.html

System Requirement:

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

CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above

RAM: 512MB RAM or more

About Tipard Studio

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

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

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

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

Health Network Labs Chooses Altosoft's Insight to Enable Automated Reporting From Multiple Pathology Systems

Combining data from multiple sources into unified view, producing more efficient workflow, increasing productivity

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Altosoft, an innovator in the field of healthcare informatics and business intelligence, today announced that Health Network Laboratories (HNL), has chosen to implement Altosoft's Insight((TM) )system at its anatomic and clinical pathology labs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  With 46 locations throughout the two states, HNL, an affiliate of the Lehigh Valley Health Network, processes nearly five and a half million clinical and anatomic pathology tests each year.

"Our IT environment includes laboratory information management systems from Sunquest for both anatomic and clinical pathology, as well as the Sunquest billing system and various SQL database-based applications," said Jane Erdman, HNL's Chief Information Officer.  "To achieve our operational goals we needed to seamlessly automate and integrate the data across those systems to provide a unified view of our business.  We looked at a number of alternatives and found that Insight provides a single solution making the delivery of dashboards and reports faster and easier, instead of having to manually manipulate the data from multiple systems."

After a thorough evaluation of products from several vendors, Erdman and HNL chose Altosoft's Insight for Pathology solution.  Insight is an intuitive, graphical, point-and-click approach, empowering clinical staff and administrative personnel to take control of their data through the use of intuitive BI dashboards and reports.  Insight for Pathology provides the benefits of a rich library of pre-built analysis and reports while allowing for easy extension and customization to fit the unique challenges of their lab environment in a fraction of the time, cost and effort required by other companies' solutions.  Insight has been successfully implemented at nationally recognized leaders in healthcare like Yale, Memorial Sloan-Kettering and more.

"Healthcare organizations of all sizes know the old, convoluted way of bringing data together has turned into a liability," said Scott Opitz, Altosoft's president and chief executive officer.  "The ability to efficiently process information across all systems to deliver a single, unified operational view is fundamental to meeting the challenges of the next decade.  All members of provider organizations must be given the tools to make better decisions based on timely information and more optimally allocate their assets," Opitz said.

Erdman echoed Opitz's thoughts, saying Insight will help HNL save both time and money.  "As we move toward a full implementation, we expect that Insight will help us save time and money, which will allow us to ensure the delivery of accurate results to our clients in rapid fashion.  That's especially important with healthcare organizations increasingly relying on outcomes-based medicine."

Altosoft's Insight platform is designed to exceed performance and scalability requirements for even the largest enterprises, but its rapid implementation, cost effectiveness, low maintenance, and ease-of-use also make it ideal for departmental solutions, mid-sized businesses, and embedded/OEM applications.  Insight can be installed on a single server or distributed across multiple computers for shared access and optimal performance. 

See Altosoft at Pathology Informatics 2011 this October

Altosoft, a platinum sponsor of the upcoming Pathology Informatics 2011 annual education conference (http://www.pathinformatics.pitt.edu), will demonstrate its Insight for Pathology solution for pathology informatics, clinical reporting and dashboard-based data discovery and analysis at the conference.  Developed in conjunction with leading institutions, Insight for Pathology allows clinical and anatomic pathology labs to overcome the reporting and data access limitations of their proprietary LIM systems by providing a universal point where lab staff can quickly access and review all lab data gathered from across multiple lab resources. 

About Altosoft

Headquartered outside of Philadelphia, Altosoft delivers business intelligence and informatics solutions for commercial and government organizations worldwide.  Altosoft's products elevate business intelligence to a higher level, delivering advanced functionality while making BI systems work faster, easier, and more cost-effectively.  A typical Altosoft solution is implemented in one-tenth the time and at less than one half the cost of ordinary BI projects.  Altosoft's revolutionary, 100% codeless approach features ultra, low-latency data monitoring and analysis across operational databases, warehouses, and other data sources; integrates real-time event monitoring and business process intelligence; and enables dashboard development and customization by non-technical end-users in minutes with a browser-based, drag-and-drop interface.  More information is available at http://www.altosoft.com.

About Health Network Laboratories

Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Health Network Laboratories is a multi-regional medical laboratory with 46 technologically advanced facilities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  Health Network Laboratories serves the need of the public and health care communities performing almost 5.5 million clinical and pathology tests each year.

Health Network Laboratories is consistently rated highly by physicians and clients in all areas of laboratory performance and customer satisfaction.  Additionally, we offer a full complement of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, including highly specialized esoteric testing to hospitals, physicians, long-term and assisted living facilities, businesses and government agencies.  For more information, visit our web site at http://www.healthnetworklabs.com.

SOURCE  Altosoft

Altosoft

CONTACT: Scott Opitz, Altosoft Corporation, +1-610-427-2800, sopitz@altosoft.com; Rob Hurwitz, Health Network Laboratories, +1-610-402-5432, robert.hurwitz@hnlabs.com

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

Pricetector Unveils Social Loyalty Platform for Retailers

Founded by former chief technology officer, BEA Systems, Pricetector Provides Co-Branded Mobile App for Retail Customers

BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pricetector today announced the launch of its new social loyalty platform for retailers. Pricetector combines a highly scalable, cloud-based platform with a consumer-facing mobile app to help retailers engage with their customers and build long-lasting, personalized relationships.

Founded by Rob Levy, ex-CTO of BEA Systems, Pricetector is the only company to offer a loyalty platform that helps shoppers get the best prices before and after they buy, using just their smartphone.

"Brick and mortar retailers are being squeezed from all directions," said Rob Levy, Pricetector CEO. "They are faced with a fragile economy, customers who expect daily discounts, and relentless price competition from e-tailers, making their loyalty programs more important than ever. Yet 64% of consumers say they have never received a loyalty program offer that made them go back to the store. We want to help retailers change this," added Levy.

Retailers who use Pricetector's social loyalty platform benefit from social web and gamification techniques that help retailers make their customers feel valued and engage more deeply with their brand. Unlike impulse daily deals and coupons for occasional purchases, Pricetector's co-branded app lets shoppers name their own price for the everyday products they want, and protects their purchases in the case of price drops.

How Pricetector Works - Before Purchase

Before buying an item, shoppers can use their smartphone to scan the product's barcode and then name the price they would be willing to pay. Using Pricetector's cloud-based platform, the retailer views the price and can choose to give their customer either a personalized one-time discount, or notify them if the item goes on sale at their target price.

How Pricetector Works - After Purchase

Pricetector also works with retailers' price adjustment policies to protect against price drops after a purchase is made.  The shopper simply snaps a photograph of their receipt using their smartphone and Pricetector does the rest. If the price of an item drops within the time period set by the retailer's policy, Pricetector will prompt the retailer to issue a promotional branded gift card which drives repeat purchases and builds loyalty.

Loyalty Programs Ripe for Innovation

The average American household is a member of 14 loyalty programs, yet these legacy approaches typically experience low traction with consumers who often feel like 'hostages' and end up paying higher prices to earn points. In fact, only 27% of loyalty program members report receiving a reward or promotion that made them feel they were valued.*

"Technology is changing the way shoppers buy, and it should be changing the way retailers sell to their customers," said Levy. "Our social loyalty platform providers retailers with a powerful way to upgrade their current loyalty programs and create deeper relationships with their customers."

Pricetector will be demonstrating their new social loyalty platform at Shop.org's Annual Summit, September 12-14, at booth number 656.

About Pricetector:

Pricetector was founded to help retailers use the latest technology innovations to engage with their customers and build long-lasting, personalized relationships. Pricetector's social loyalty platform combines a highly scalable, cloud-based retailer platform with a consumer-facing mobile app that helps shoppers get the best prices before and after they buy, using just their smartphone. Pricetector is based in Los Gatos, CA. For more information visit http://www.pricetector.com.

*ACI Research Worldwide

For more information:
Libby Kearney
Bird PR
(415) 640-0610
libby@birdpr.com

SOURCE  Pricetector, Inc.

Pricetector, Inc.

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

Atmel Launches Home Appliance-Certified QTouch Capacitive Touch Controllers

New family of capacitive touch controllers for buttons, sliders and wheels are IEC/EN 60730-certified for the growing home appliance market

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the new family of QTouch® capacitive touch controllers is International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and European Standards (EN) 60730 ready for the rapidly growing home appliance market. IEC/EN 60730 standards cover mechanical, electrical, electronic, EMC, and abnormal operation of appliances. These certifications assure safe operation within an appliance if a fault within the system is detected by shutting it down.

Selecting the right microcontroller (MCU) increases the ease of passing the certification and helps bring a product faster-to-market. With this certification, manufacturers can now easily design household appliances that are IEC/EN-ready with Atmel capacitive touch controllers for buttons, sliders and wheels. This certification, combined with Atmel's superior conducted immunity (CI), make Atmel the leading capacitive touch supplier for all home user appliance interfaces. Conducted immunity is the ability for a device to perform all operations despite unwanted 'noisy' RF voltages and currents carried by external wires and cables.

The new capacitive touch controllers include the Atmel AT42QT1244, AT42QT1245, AT42QT2640 and AT42QT1481. All devices are IEC/EN 60730 Class B certified and include Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) support to monitor self-tests to ensure the system is running properly. In addition, all the new touch controllers include Atmel's patented Adjacent Key Suppression(TM) (AKS(TM)) mode which provide more precise discrimination between closely spaced keys; moisture tolerance with Atmel's patented QMatrix(TM) technology for extreme environments; and supports high button counts through 24-, 48- or 64- acquisition channels. All Atmel touch controllers are ready to use with no MCU programming and configurations are completed through UART, SPI or I2C interfaces.

"Capacitive touch buttons are expected to show strong adoption in the home appliance market quickly, replacing mechanical buttons in the $90B home appliance market," said Randy Lawson, principal analyst and manager of Consumer Electronics and Display Electronics research with IHS iSuppli. "Unlike mechanical buttons, touch interfaces do not wear out, are splash proof, easy to clean and support aesthetically pleasing front panels with no protruding buttons. Companies with IEC/EN-certified products, such as Atmel, are well positioned for growth in this space. IEC/EN-certified products offer a solid assurance that manufacturers will achieve certification for their household appliance designs."

"We are excited to be one of the few capacitive touch controller suppliers to be IEC/EN-certified," said Geir Kjosavik, director of AVR segment marketing, Atmel Corporation. "We have a strong commitment to helping our customers bring their products faster-to-market by developing products that are easy-to-use and industry-certified. These certified products help simplify the manufacturers' design process for various household appliances."

"The launch of this device family is further testament Atmel is a leader in the touch market," Kjosavik concluded.

For more information on the new Atmel home appliance-certified touch controllers, please visit http://www.atmel.com/products/bsw. To see Atmel's latest videos, visit the Atmel YouTube Channel at http://www.atmel.com/youtube. You can also follow Atmel on Facebook at http://www.atmel.com/facebook.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the Atmel AT42QT1481, AT42QT1244, AT42QT1245, AT42QT2640 start at USD $2.48for1,000-piece quantities. Production quantities for the Atmel AT42QT1481 are available now, while production quantities for the AT42QT1244, AT42QT1245, AT42QT2640 are available in Q4 FY2011.

About Atmel

Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.

©2011 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel®, Atmel logo and combinations thereof, QTouch®, Adjacent Key Suppression ®, AKS®, and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Press Contact:
Agnes Toan, PR Manager
Tel: (+1) 408-487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com

SOURCE  Atmel Corporation

Atmel Corporation

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

MicroStrategy Announces the Beta Availability of MicroStrategy Wisdom(TM)

Enabling Enterprises to Better Serve their Customers with Smarter Facebook Applications

TYSONS CORNER, Va., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that MicroStrategy Wisdom is available for beta testing by corporate marketers to analyze the preferences of their Facebook app users.

MicroStrategy Wisdom Helps Companies Deliver Smarter Facebook Applications

MicroStrategy Wisdom is a cloud-based analytic application that lets companies explore the vast range of demographic and psychographic information contained in their Facebook app users' profiles.  Users who have provided their Facebook permissions can receive a more personalized app experience.  Companies can more effectively engage with their Facebook app users through the deeper insight delivered by MicroStrategy's technology.

Through its set of pre-packaged dashboards, MicroStrategy Wisdom gives marketers visualizations that enable them to better understand and segment their Facebook populations.  The dashboards include a powerful filtering technology that lets marketers create unique population groupings using combinations of Facebook's wide array of personal attributes.  The technology also allows marketers to create population groupings based on Facebook page-likes, which are uniquely powerful indicators of peoples' interests and affinities.

MicroStrategy Wisdom is built on MicroStrategy's high-performance BI platform, incorporating the analytic strength and data scalability that are the hallmarks of MicroStrategy's BI technology.

"By offering MicroStrategy Wisdom as a cloud-based service, we are making all of our business intelligence expertise and infrastructure instantly available to our clients that seek greater engagement with their customers on Facebook," said Michael J. Saylor, chairman and CEO of MicroStrategy Incorporated.  "MicroStrategy Wisdom is an innovative technology for companies to capture customer intelligence and engage with Facebook app users more effectively."

For more information, visit http://www.microstrategy.com/wisdom.

About MicroStrategy

Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy software enables leading organizations worldwide to analyze the vast amounts of data stored across their enterprises to make better business decisions. The MicroStrategy platform delivers actionable information to business users via the web and mobile devices, including the iPad, iPhone, and BlackBerry.  Companies choose MicroStrategy for its ease-of-use, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. MicroStrategy offers free reporting software that can be downloaded from its Website, http://www.microstrategy.com/freereportingsoftware. To learn more about MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), visit http://www.microstrategy.com and follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/microstrategy) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/microstrategy).

MicroStrategy and MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries.  Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact:
Warren Getler
MicroStrategy Incorporated
703-744-6258
wgetler@microstrategy.com

MSTR-G

SOURCE  MicroStrategy Incorporated

MicroStrategy Incorporated

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

New Fall Shirts for the Tall and Fit

SEATTLE, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Longshot Apparel, an online retailer targeting tall and fit men, has unveiled its latest fall line of high-end, casual tall shirts. Available exclusively through the Longshot Apparel online store, the fall line featuring 4 brand new styles is in stock and available for shipping now. The company, which launched earlier this year with an introductory collection, has expanded its offering with more seasonal fabrics and styles.   

"The consumer has spoken," says Mark Tindall, co-founder and Chief Tall Guy at the company. "They love the fit, style and quality of our shirts and they want them in more styles and patterns." The 2011 Fall collection includes the Gaston, Gamble, Chesley and VanDyke shirts, four plaids that represent a twist on "what's old is new again" look. With Italian-made fabric they are a great addition to any man's wardrobe - perfect with jeans, khakis or a nice pair of dark trousers - and are 100% made in the USA. These are classic shirts that will spruce up any wardrobe with a cut that is impeccably designed for the tall man. Great service is a key ingredient of the Longshot experience and the company offers free shipping and free returns on all orders.

Longshot Apparel's mission is to provide an exceptional tailored taller fit for tall, lean men who are 6'0 to 6'10". While other big and tall shirt companies simply "size-up" a standard pattern in order to accommodate a taller and wider build, Longshot Apparel engineers their product patterns with only the tall and fit man in mind: "Most 'big and tall' companies create really wide shirts for 'big' guys," added Tindall. "We know you don't have to be big to be tall."

About Longshot Apparel

The tall, fit guy is constantly compromising. The founding mission of Longshot Apparel is to right this fashion wrong with gorgeous men's shirts designed to fit the stylish, fit physique. Designed with simple lines, classic details and a nod to vintage shirts, Longshot products are guaranteed to stand the test of time. "We create hand-me-downs," says Mark Tindall. "It is our mission to create really beautiful, high-quality product that can be handed down from one generation to the next. When was the last time you could say that about a shirt?" 

Longshot Apparel products are made in America of premium Italian fabrics. The company prides itself on being close to and actually knowing its manufacturers in order to build the best product and to retain the highest level of quality and construction for every shirt they sell. One of Longshot Apparel's manufacturing partners is the oldest shirt maker in the United States.

Longshot Apparel sells exclusively via its online store. Free ground shipping and free returns are part of the superior customer service. You can of course easily follow us on Twitter and find us on Facebook. Tall guys have a lot to say so be sure to check out our Stand Tall Blog, too. 

Media Contact:

Sally Bjornsen
206.351.4246
sally@longshotapparel.com

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  Longshot Apparel

Longshot Apparel

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

Altera Demonstrates Industry's First Model-Based Floating-Point DSP Capabilities for FPGAs

Altera's New Highly-Efficient Floating-Point DSP Design Flow Validated by BDTI, Industry's Most Trusted Source of Independent DSP Technology Analysis

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today demonstrated its new floating-point digital signal processing (DSP) design flow using FPGAs, the industry's first model-based floating-point design tool that allows implementation of complex floating-point DSP algorithms on an FPGA. Independent analysis conducted by Berkeley Design Technology, Inc. (BDTI) validates the high performance, efficiency and ease of implementing floating-point DSP designs in Altera's Stratix® and Arria® FPGA families.

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The floating-point DSP design flow includes Altera's floating-point DSP compiler, which is integrated into the DSP Builder Advanced Blockset, Quartus® II RTL tool chain, and ModelSim simulator, as well as the MATLAB and Simulink tools from MathWorks to simplify the DSP algorithm-implementation process on FPGAs. The floating-point design flow combines and integrates the algorithm modeling and simulation, RTL generation, synthesis, place and route, and design verification stages. The integration enables quick development and rapid design-space exploration, both at the algorithmic level and at the FPGA level, and ultimately reduces overall design effort.

"Using Altera's high-level DSP model-based flow, designers can implement and verify complex floating-point algorithms more efficiently and quickly than would be possible with traditional HDL-based design," said Vince Hu, vice president of product and corporate marketing at Altera. "Once the algorithm is modeled and debugged at a high level, the design can be easily synthesized and targeted to any Altera FPGA."

Altera's new design flow is ideally suited to the demanding linear algebra problems typically requiring the dynamic range offered by floating-point DSP. BDTI benchmarked a parameterizable floating-point matrix-inversion design. Matrix inversion is representative of the type of processing used in radar systems, multiple-input, multiple output (MIMO) wireless systems, medical imaging and many other DSP applications.

In the evaluation of Altera's floating-point design flow, independent technology analysis firm BDTI stated, "Rather than building a datapath consisting of elementary floating-point operators..., the floating-point compiler generates a fused datapath that combines elementary operators into a single function or datapath. In doing so, it eliminates the redundancies present in traditional floating-point FPGA designs." BDTI concluded, "With the fused datapath methodology, complex floating-point datapaths are implemented with higher performance and efficiency than previously possible."

Read BDTI's complete FPGA floating-point DSP design flow analysis at http://www.altera.com/floatingpoint.

About Altera

Altera® programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost-effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Find out more about Altera's FPGA, CPLD and ASIC devices at http://www.altera.com. Follow Altera via Facebook, RSS and Twitter.

ALTERA, ARRIA, CYCLONE, HARDCOPY, MAX, MEGACORE, NIOS, QUARTUS and STRATIX words and logos are trademarks of Altera Corporation and registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other words and logos identified as trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective holders as described at http://www.altera.com/legal.

Editor Contacts:
Yoko Okamura
Altera Corporation
(408) 544-7664
newsroom@altera.com

SOURCE  Altera Corporation

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Altera Corporation

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

MicroStrategy Launches Emma, Providing a New Friendly Marketplace for Facebook Users

Emma Uses Facebook Profile Exchange to Create a Safer and Smarter Marketplace for Everything from Social Activities to Merchandise and Services

TYSONS CORNER, Va., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, introduces Emma, a free Facebook application that offers a friendly and safe mobile marketplace.

Emma enhances the concept of free classifieds. It attaches Facebook credentials to classified listings so both parties can more thoroughly know about each other when buying or selling merchandise and services in a simple-to-use, person-to-person marketplace.

Because everyone in the Emma community has a Facebook profile, you can trade with more confidence, whether it's selling stuff, offering services, or finding a babysitter.  With Emma, you control who gets to see your listings and with whom you can trade or sell.  Simply said, everyone is better informed.

Emma handles a wide range of trades and interactions among its listing categories, so you can be more specific about your needs as they arise, anywhere, anytime:

    --  Social listings, for instance, help connect you with people interested
        in similar activities. Find a softball team to play on or recruit
        another player for a team you've already formed.

    --  Transportation listings with Emma can help you carpool through traffic
        on your commute or find a ride to your beach rental, with the added
        security and safety mentioned above, but also with the ability to set it
        up while you are out and about.

    --  Service listings with Emma enable you to look for tennis lessons with a
        top pro in the neighborhood, or find a recommended tour guide for a
        walking tour of Paris. And because you've exchanged social profiles, you
        know exactly who you are dealing with before you sign them up.

    --  Gigs and Jobs listings mean you can find the best caterers for your
        kid's birthday party, or let people know you've started a landscape
        consulting business. Emma ratings from previous customers tell you how
        your friends, not strangers, viewed the quality of their work.

    --  Merchandise listings help you sell things you no longer need to a good
        home, or perhaps find a listing for tickets to that sold out concert.
        With Emma, your friends can help ensure that the other party pays
        reliably and that products and services are as advertised.

    --  Real Estate listings with Emma enable you to buy, sell, or rent at the
        right price and location with the most up-to-date information about the
        previous owner, the landlord, and the neighborhood.

Emma goes beyond buying and selling products and services. It provides a secure and targeted "marketplace" for social interactions. When you're looking for a new roommate, or for someone to have lunch with on short notice, trying to find the person with the right interest, availability, and location may be difficult in your limited, connected network.  And going directly to other public marketplaces presents new challenges with safety and the unknown.  Emma addresses this by using the extensions of your Facebook social world to help you to find the person you can trust with the interest, availability, and location that you are seeking.

"Emma is a friendly marketplace. On Emma, Facebook friends feel secure doing things together, whether it's dating, selling stuff, offering services, or finding a roommate or rideshare," said Michael J. Saylor, chairman and CEO of MicroStrategy Incorporated.   "Emma lets you search for people to interact with using Facebook profile information so you feel more confident transacting with your larger Facebook community of friends."

For more details and to download the free app, visit http://www.emma.com.

About MicroStrategy

Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy software enables leading organizations worldwide to analyze the vast amounts of data stored across their enterprises to make better business decisions. The MicroStrategy platform delivers actionable information to business users via the web and mobile devices, including the iPad, iPhone, and BlackBerry. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its ease-of-use, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. MicroStrategy offers free reporting software that can be downloaded from its website. To learn more about MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), visit http://www.microstrategy.comand follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/microstrategy) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/microstrategy).

MicroStrategy and MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contact:Warren GetlerMicroStrategy Incorporated703-744-6258wgetler@microstrategy.com

SOURCE  MicroStrategy Incorporated

MicroStrategy Incorporated

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

2600hz and CloudTC Partner to Launch Integrated VoIP Application Suite and Smart IP Phone for the Enterprise

Solution combines carrier-grade VoIP platform with intuitive Android-based smart IP phone

SAN FRANCISCO and PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --2600hz and CloudTC today announced the integration of Whistle, the distributed scalable VoIP platform, with the CloudTC Glass 1000, the industry's smartest IP phone. The combined solution offers enterprise users enhanced business productivity apps, such as teleconferencing and call transcription, alongside advanced telephony features, such as one-touch dialing and instant screen sharing. The two companies will demonstrate this powerful business communications solution at the upcoming ITEXPO West in Austin, Texas, at booth #210, from September 13-15. In addition, 2600hz is now an authorized distributor of CloudTC Glass smart IP phones, and will begin offering this integrated solution through a beta program to its VoIP carrier customers.

"We are excited to partner with CloudTC and enable business customers to deploy a hosted VoIP solution faster while spending less time managing infrastructure," said 2600hz CEO and co-founder Darren Schreiber. "Whistle and Glass make an unbeatable combination."

Whistle is a carrier-grade, distributed VoIP applications platform that provides the security and scalability of a hosted solution for organizations ranging from small businesses to the largest enterprises. The CloudTC Glass 1000 incorporates the benefits of the Android operating system, combining voice calls with advanced productivity features. VoIP software providers like 2600hz have enthusiastically embraced Glass because of its benefits of requiring less time to market, lower investment in R&D, and the ability to customize phone features as well as application suites for business users. An example is the 2600hz Hosted Conferencing whApp (Whistle App), which allows the conference call host to view a pop-up display on the Glass 1000 8.9 inch high-resolution color touchscreen LCD. The display lists all conference call participants and enables the host to manage the call by muting speakers, splitting calls into subgroups, or removing disruptive callers.

"The Hosted Conferencing whApp is a perfect feature to illustrate the advanced capabilities that make the Glass 1000 unique," said Anthony Gioeli, CloudTC Chief Executive Officer. "Our large color touchscreen, intuitive user interface, and high-quality, high definition audio all combine to transform the mundane conference call into an efficient and manageable experience."

To learn more about this powerful business communications solution, please contact 2600hz at info@2600hz.com and (415) 886-7915, or CloudTC at info@cloudtc.com and (650) 238-5203.

About 2600hz

2600hz is a cloud-based voice solutions provider with products and support designed to simplify, secure and improve VoIP for the small through large business environment. The company is turning 100+ years of hardware-based communications technology into a scalable, redundant, open-source VoIP applications platform that supports hosted voice, video and SMS services via open API mash-up technology. With fluency in hosting and managed services and without any lock-in contracts, the 2600hz team is leading the way for next-generation telecom. The private company is based in San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.2600hz.com

About CloudTC

CloudTC is a leading software innovator in business applications and IP telephony, enabling powerful business communication products. CloudTC develops and manufactures Android-based VoIP phones for business on the Glass platform, delivering the first truly smart IP phone.  Glass, the next-generation hardware, software and cloud-based applications platform, is also available for licensing to phone and PBX manufacturers under their own brands.  For more information, visit http://www.cloudtc.com or email info@cloudtc.com. CloudTC is located at 1032 Elwell Court, Suite 222, Palo Alto, CA  94303.  Telephone: +1 (650) 238-5203. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

                                    Michael
    Contacts:  Rachel Lee           Doherty
               (415) 886-7920      (831) 359-8508
                rachel@2600hz.com   press@cloudtc.com

SOURCE  CloudTC; 2600hz

CloudTC; 2600hz

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

Maximize Entertainment On The Go With The New Acer Iconia Tab A501

Acer's Popular 10.1-inch 4G Tablet with Android 3.0 OS Coming Soon to AT&T Retail Stores Nationwide and http://www.att.com

DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced it will begin selling the Acer Iconia Tab A501, a 10.1 inch, AT&T 4G** mobile broadband capable tablet featuring Android(TM) Honeycomb, online at http://www.att.com and in AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide beginning Sunday, Sept. 18.

Designed for both consumers and small businesses, the newest wirelessly enabled member of the Acer Iconia family of tablets gives customers the freedom to enjoy technology around the clock on the AT&T mobile broadband network. AT&T's HSPA+ technology with enhanced backhaul provides up to 4 times faster data transmission than AT&T's already fast mobile broadband network.

The tablet's 10.1-inch multi-touch screen provides precise finger-tip control for leveraging social media, email, productivity applications as well as games and entertainment. Powered by a NVIDIA® Tegra(TM) 2 mobile 1GHz dual-core processor and integrated GeForce(TM) GPU, customers can enjoy high-definition video, speedy browsing, multi-tasking, digital media playback and flash-based sites, games and applications.

"For tablet users it needs to be always on, connected, and readily available to access the content they want, including entertainment, social networking, email and Internet browsing," said Glenn Lurie, president, emerging devices, AT&T. "We're connecting the Acer Iconia to the AT&T 4G network and we're offering several data options, both prepaid and postpaid plans, to ensure the best experience, the best value and the greatest flexibility for our consumer and small business customers. We also plan to prominently feature the Acer Iconia in our AT&T stores across the country."

"Fast and fluid, the Acer Iconia Tab A501 is one of simplest ways to stay informed and entertained whether it's playing games or viewing a video on its high resolution capacitive touchscreen," said Sumit Agnihotry, vice president of product marketing, Acer America.  "This tablet is not only intuitive, but it's svelte, stylish and comfortable to hold and carry, which appeals to consumers on the go."

The Acer Iconia Tab A501 will be available at AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide and online beginning September 18 for $479.99.  AT&T customers may also choose to purchase the Acer Iconia at a discounted price of $329.99 after committing to a two-year agreement for a new $35, 3GB monthly data plan.

Customers who do not choose a long-term commitment may still select one of two existing monthly billing options:

    --  Postpaid:  $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB. Customers on the 2 GB plan
        who exceed their monthly data allotment will be charged $10 per 1 GB of
        overage.  Customers on the 250 MB plan who exceed their monthly data
        allotment will be charged $14.99 per 250 MB of overage. Charges will
        appear on customers' monthly wireless statements.
    --  Prepaid:  $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB. Customers on the 2 GB plan
        who exceed their monthly data allotment may choose to purchase an
        additional 2 GB for $25.  Charges will appear on customers' credit card
        statements.

Offering the simplicity of a single bill, the postpaid option will show up on customers' monthly wireless bill after the data is used. The new postpaid billing option will be available online at http://www.att.com and across AT&T retail locations.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

**4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul.  Not available everywhere. Deployment ongoing.  Compatible device and data plan required.  Learn more at att.com/network.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Limited-time offer.  Mobile broadband access requires a DataConnect Plan for Tablets or a Session Based DataConnect Plan. DataConnect Plans are billed monthly and automatically renew every month, unless you cancel service prior to the start of the monthly renewal. No term commitment or termination fees apply (with no service commitment plans). Overage charges apply if the monthly data allowance is exceeded. Offer not available for on-tablet activation. Credit check may be required. Geographic and other restrictions apply.Session Based DataConnect Pass Plans for Tablets:Time begins expiring immediately upon purchase/activation, whether you are using the service or not. Once your time expires or the allotted data is used, whichever comes first, your data access will cease. 30-day domestic plans automatically renew, unless you cancel auto-renewal. Fees are non-refundable. Other restrictions apply. For full terms see DataConnect Pass Wireless Data Services Agreement on att.com/wirelesslegal.

Promotional tablet pricing requires a two-year agreement and a minimum $35 a month 3 GB DataConnect Plan for tablets. Overage is $10 for each GB provided, if the included monthly data allowance is exceeded. Geographic and other restrictions apply. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to 10% restocking fee may apply to returns; thereafter up to $325. Some agents impose additional fees. Equipment fee may apply if service canceled within 30 days of purchase. See att.com/returns for details. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Sue McCain, +1-404-986-1799, smccain@attnews.us

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

888poker's Live Tournament Series, Super Stack, Now in Canada!

GIBRALTAR, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    888 poker [http://www.888poker.com ] is proud to announce Playground
Poker Club in Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada as the newest location for the live
tournament series, Super Stack.

    The Super Stack series offers live deep stack tournaments throughout the
UK, Australia and now Canada. The first Canadian Super Stack series event
will take place over 2 days, 7th-8th April 2012. Buy-in for the event will
be CAD$185 with a 20K starting chip stack and 30 minute blinds. The prize
pool is estimated to reach over CAD$20,000+.

    Qualifying for the event is easy. 888poker.com offers regular feeder
tournaments and a weekly Sunday qualifier (01:00 GMT on Mondays) for $38+$3
with at least one seat guaranteed

    For more information about the Super Stack series in Canada, Australia
and the UK, please go to http://www.superstack.net

    About 888poker:

    888poker.com, is the fastest growing online poker brand in the industry,
hosting thousands of poker enthusiasts the world over at any given time.
888poker strives to provide quality entertainment by providing a safe, fun
and secure poker environment.

    Customers play on state-of-the-art software with 3D, Pokercam and Teams
features.

    As part of the 888poker experience, players also enjoy an 888poker
Rewards Program, 888poker Online Shop and access to My.888poker.com
Community.

    With over 5 million registered users, 888poker continues to offer the
best consumer experience.

    Please see http://www.888poker.com for further details.

    ABOUT PLAYGROUND POKER CLUB

    Founded in 2010, Playground Poker Club is an exclusive, live-action
poker club located just minutes from Montreal, in Kahnawake, Quebec. Rated
the number one stand-alone poker club in North America by CanadaPoker.com,
Playground Poker Club was developed for poker players by poker players. For
more information, please visit http://www.playgroundpoker.ca.

   
    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Jennifer Huxley
    media@888poker.com
    +442074878694

    Social: my.888poker.com
    Twitter: @888poker
    YouTube: 888pokercom

Source: 888poker

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Dome9 Unveils Industry's First-Ever Cloud Server Security Management Service for Automated and Elastic Security

Dome9 Launches First Commercially Available SaaS Solution for Enterprises, SMBs and Cloud Hosting Providers to Deliver Cloud Server Security Management

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TechCrunch Disrupt 2011 -- Dome9 Security(TM), the leading provider of cloud security management for public and private clouds, as well as for dedicated and virtual private servers (VPS), today at TechCrunch Disrupt 2011 announced the general availability of its new first-of-its-kind, multi-platform security management service that automates cloud server security for both enterprises and cloud hosting providers.

Previously available under beta, Dome9's new commercially available service introduces two new service plans and many new capabilities to deliver simple and scalable security management for private and public clouds across all server operating systems and service providers.  Dome9 uniquely automates and centralizes cloud server security across hosting and cloud providers - leveraging the security built into every cloud server operating system or virtualization technology - with dynamic policy controls to automate security.  Dome9 is unveiling its SaaS offering and publicly demonstrating it for the first time this week at TechCrunch Disrupt 2011 in San Francisco at its exhibit in the Israeli Pavilion.

Dome9 Security also today announced its formal partnership with GoGrid.  For more information, see http://www.dome9.com/press-center/GOGRID-AND-DOME9-SECURITY-PARTNER-FOR-CLOUD SECURITY-MANAGEMENT .

"Whether virtualizing their data centers or moving to private and public cloud computing architectures, enterprises should look to automate and reduce the complexity of their security infrastructure, either from solutions they deploy or require to be provided by their cloud services providers," said Neil MacDonald, VP and Gartner Fellow.  "Next-generation security solutions need to be elastic and scalable, just like the cloud, and able to deploy consistent policies across physical and virtualized servers, as well across on-premises based workloads and the public cloud."

Today's cloud security is ill-equipped to efficiently scale and provide coverage for elastic cloud servers.  Traditional, on-premise security fails to cover the cloud, forcing administrators to keep access open on their cloud servers so they can connect to and manage their machines.  Security provided by cloud providers is often limited, complex and manually operated, and isolated to each provider's cloud.  The result is that most of today's cloud servers are left vulnerable to attack because their security has been too costly and cumbersome to manage.

"Security in the cloud must be as elastic as the infrastructure it protects," said Zohar Alon, Dome9 co-founder and CEO.  "Without efficient and effective management, security controls are often misapplied, leading to vulnerable infrastructure.  Dome9 is providing the first-ever multi-cloud security management platform that centralizes and automates cloud server security on a higher plane than the infrastructure."

Unlike dedicated software or hardware-based firewalls and security tools that can cost thousands of dollars every month and require tremendous resource to manage, the new Dome9 service leverages security already built into every hosted and cloud server, costs just $20 per server per month, is deployed in less than a minute, and offers unprecedented ease of use.  Dome9 provides one-click, secure-access to customers' cloud servers through its key innovation, an industry first, called Secure Access Lease(TM) technology.

Secure Access Leases provide dynamically generated, time-based secure access to cloud servers that automates security policy to make servers virtually invisible to hackers.  With Secure Access Leasing, all administrative access on a cloud server is closed by default, and opened only when, for whom, and for as long as it is needed.  Dome9's Secure Access Lease technology automatically enables and disables cloud server access for a specific user and time period.  This automation eliminates the manual overhead of managing access, and closes the security gap that results from administrators forgetting to log back in and disable access.

"We have hundreds of servers, and 70 percent are virtualized in our private internal cloud," said Larry Whiteside, CISO of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.  "With Dome9, I can now have a singular management console that gives us the cloud security capability that we need.  Time-based access versus me having to leave access open all the time is a good example.  If access is open for just a small window, I reduce my risk.  Dome9 will give us consolidated management of our infrastructure, no matter what server environment we are in, which is very attractive."

Because Dome9 is multi-platform, it centralizes security management across multiple cloud service providers (e.g., AWS EC2, RackSpace, Terremark, GoGrid, etc.) enabling customers to apply a consistent security architecture to multiple clouds.  In addition, Dome9's security policy is portable, so as cloud servers are migrated or replicated within or across service providers, security is persistent.

"Security of cloud servers is a top priority at GoGrid, and Dome9's Partner Server Image offers a unique approach in automating and controlling secure access to the GoGrid cloud," said Jeffrey Samuels, GoGrid Chief Marketing Officer.  "We work with many partners to enhance our customers' experiences, and Dome9 is an exciting new service that we're pleased to announce."

In addition to unveiling commercially available packages, Dome9 is also premiering several new capabilities, including:

    --  Multi-tier Administration - Dome9 now offers several tiers of
        administration with configurable levels of control for delegated
        administrators. With multi-tier administration, super-users can have
        full control over all cloud servers, while delegated administrators may
        be granted partial or limited access to a predefined set of machines.
    --  Expanded Windows and Linux Support - The Dome9 agent now supports CentOS
        6.0 and Ubuntu, covering all major versions of Linux and Windows
        operating systems, including CentOS/RHEL 5.x and 6.0, Debian 6, and
        Windows 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2 and 2003.
    --  Account Activity Auditing - Dome9 auditing provides full, account-level
        visibility and logging of user activity.  Advanced filters let
        administrators drill down to see when users have logged on to Dome9
        Central, changed security policies, sent secure access invitations, and
        accessed cloud machines.
    --  Cloud-Friendly Billing - Customers using Dome9 commercially can now
        enjoy metered, pay-as-you-go billing, so they pay only for what they
        use.  This lets customers pay for the protection they use with a
        security and billing model that is as elastic as their cloud
        infrastructure.

"Every cloud server comes with a built-in firewall, and Dome9 turns these firewalls into your front line of defense," said Alon.  "In addition to making our service available on our website, we're partnering with hosting and cloud providers to deliver Dome9 as a value-added security option to their hosting services that users need and require, increasing ARPU and lowering support costs, while at the same time increasing the overall security of their service provider network itself."

The heart of the system, Dome9 Central, orchestrates access to the cloud infrastructure, allowing full control and protection of the environment.  Dome9's simple-to-use interface with built-in best-practices enforcement ensures users build the right security policy for their servers.  Using Dome9 Central's secure web service, cloud access can be granted from anywhere and changes are deployed instantly.  The lightweight, yet powerful, Dome9 Agent works for virtual machines in private or public clouds, and for dedicated servers, supporting Linux and Windows servers running all virtualization technologies (including VMware, Citrix Xen, KVM, Parallels and Microsoft's Hyper-V).  Dome9 Connect, its API-based integration module for cloud providers, can be used to manage Amazon's Web Services EC2 & VPC Security Groups, without deploying complex daemons, but by using their API keys.

Pricing and Availability

Available today, Dome9 is a monthly subscription service with pricing starting at $20 per server per month, based on the number of servers and admins.  A free, 14-day full-featured trial is available.  Also available is a free personal use plan, which includes support for one server with one administrator.

About Dome9 Security

Dome9 is the leader in cloud security management-as-a-service.  Available for the enterprise and hosting providers, Dome9 provides dynamic security policy control for Clouds, Virtual Private Servers (VPS), dedicated servers, and Amazon's EC2 Security Groups, across all major operating systems and service providers.  Its key innovation is the ability to provide secure access leasing - dynamically generated, time-based secure access to cloud servers, which enables customers to close all server administrative ports by default.  Dome9 is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, and is venture backed by Opus Capital Ventures.  For more information, please visit: http://www.dome9.com/.

Dome9, Dome9 Central, Dome9 Connect and Dome9 Agent are registered trademarks of Dome9 Security. All other trademarks are registered to their respective companies. Copyright© Dome9 2011.

Editorial Contact:Dan SpaldingSpalding Communications, LLC(408) 960-9297dan@spaldingcomm.com

SOURCE  Dome9 Security

Dome9 Security

Web Site: http://www.dome9.com

VMS- "See What I'm Saying" now on Blackberry

STOCKHOLM, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    VMS is a messenger service for sending video to and from mobile phones.
The technology was launched a year ago and has been available for iPhone and
Android as a free application for download. Now Ironroad is launching VMS
for BlackBerry.

    - BlackBerry is a key tool for the U.S. and South American demographic
target, so we are excited about this launch. Many of our target users and
potential partners are committed to BlackBerry, says Gerard Casale, Jr,
founder of Ironroad USA Inc.

    VMS is popular for sharing special video moments between friends and
family, as well as for celebrities broadcasting videos directly to their
fans mobile phones. VMS was recently launched in Indonesia, where the number
of BlackBerry users is also high.

    - Blackberry users in Indonesia reached 5.18 million in 2011. It's
really a huge market for VMS here, says Danny Ritonga, Marketing Director of
Ironroad Indonesia.

    VMS will soon also be available for Nokia Symbian and for Windows.

    About Ironroad

    Ironroad is a Swedish company that has developed the VMS (Video Message
Service) technology, which was fully launched in 2010. VMS is now
established in 10 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and
Africa. Ironroad has about 75 employees and offices in Sweden (headquarter),
Norway, Spain, India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Our partners and
clients are several global mobile operators and media companies, such as
Tele2, 3 Hutchinson, TeliaSonera, Indosat and Telkomsel.

    VMS is the sequel to SMS and MMS, a simple and inexpensive way to share
experiences and communicate through your mobile phone. VMS is downloaded as
an app from the App Store, Android Market or BlackBerry App market.

    To learn more about Ironroad or VMS please visit
http://www.ironroad.com

   
    For more information, please contact:
    Magnus Kniving, CEO
    +46 70 778 47 11
    magnus.kniving@ironroad.com

Source: Ironroad AB

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Current Analysis Launches Tablet Tracker

New offering provides detailed competitive intelligence to a market that has exploded to over 250 unique consumer devices

STERLING, Va., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Meeting the demand of its clients for detailed intelligence about the exploding consumer market for tablet computers, Current Analysis, Inc., the market leader in competitive response solutions for providers of IT and telecommunications solutions, equipment, and services, announced the launch of its new Tablet Tracker today.

As the 2011 holiday sales season approaches there are already over 250 different tablet devices on shelves at carriers, big box retailers, and major online outlets. The market is anything but static: new products are constantly reaching the market, prices are adjusted to compete, and some devices are pulled entirely. The Current Analysis Tablet Tracker provides vendors, carriers, and retailers with detailed insight into the competitive landscape for consumer tablets on a monthly basis. 

"The Tablet Tracker extends the expertise we've built over ten years analyzing featurephones and smartphones to the consumer tablet category," noted Avi Greengart, Research Director for Consumer Devices. "Our clients know that it is not enough to throw a tablet at the wall and expect it to stick. Smart vendors need to have a comprehensive understanding of what competitors are doing and how price points and features are evolving across various distribution channels. However, tracking and analyzing the market data internally is not cost-effective - that's where we can help." 

Providing data on pricing, new market entrants, and functionality trends, the Current Analysis Tablet Tracker enables timely reaction to competitive shifts in the market. Coverage includes quantitative pricing, form factor, and technical specifications for offerings at national telecommunications carriers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless), big box retailers, and major online-only distribution points. The Current Analysis Tablet Tracker includes both WiFi-only tablets and tablets with WiFi and cellular connectivity.

In addition to the monthly analysis and historical trending data, Current Analysis Tablet Tracker clients can engage Current Analysis' market experts to review unique business issues and conduct ad hoc analysis. Current Analysis also continues to offer the Consumer Devices COMPETE subscription service, which includes qualitative competitive analysis on phones, tablets, and digital home devices.

Current Analysis' Tablet Tracker is a unique source of data, issues, and trends that influence the consumer tablet industry. For more information, visit http://www.currentanalysis.com/markets/tablets/.

Current Analysis provides Competitive Response solutions that enable companies to effectively anticipate and counter competitive threats and win more business. This is achieved through the rapid delivery of tactical, actionable intelligence to help fast-paced companies compete in the highly volatile telecommunications, networking, and business software markets.

Media Contact:

Natalie Spinelli
Director, Marketing
Current Analysis
+1 703-788-3644
nspinelli@currentanalysis.com

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  Current Analysis, Inc.

Current Analysis, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.currentanalysis.com/markets/tablets

Bigpoint Takes Over the Entire Development Team of 49Games GmbH

HAMBURG, Germany, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Bigpoint ( http://www.bigpoint.com), an international leader in
online games, is immediately taking over the entire production team of the
internationally successful development studio 49Games. More than 40
full-time employees will now become part of Bigpoint's international team
and will be developing online games instead of console titles. The current
projects under development in 49Games will be completed by the production
team. Aside from the production team, all rights to their multiplatform
technology, assets, licenses etc. remain the property of 49Games GmbH (
http://www.49games.de).

    Bigpoint will concentrate solely on the development of online and mobile
games in the future. The veteran expertise of the recently taken-over
developers will be put to use on upcoming Unity 3D projects.

    "The team at 49Games is one of the best development teams in the console
sports-games industry. We're very excited to add them to the Bigpoint team
for our online games," explains Heiko Hubertz, CEO and founder of Bigpoint.
"Together with our development team, we're going to continue our mission to
deliver our users top-quality gaming fun."

    "I'm very pleased with Bigpoint's acquisition of our development team
and I'm confident that the team will deliver fantastic 3D MMOs for the
quickly growing international online company," claims Jan-Hendrik Ohl, CEO
of 49Games GmbH.

    After the takeover and merger of Radon Labs and Elofd in Berlin last
year and the purchase of Planet Moon Studios at the start of 2011, this is
the fourth takeover for the world's largest browser-based online game
provider Bigpoint.

    "We plan on expanding," states so Heiko Hubertz, "and so we're still on
the lookout for other excellent studios like 49 Games. In the future, we're
definitely going to make more international acquisitions."

    Press relations: Matthias Mirlach, m.mirlach@bigpoint.net,
T:+49(0)40-881413-207

Source: Bigpoint GmbH

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COUNTRY Financial® Premieres Little Big Town's Latest Music Video

"Like" Road Trips and Guitar Picks on Facebook to view video premiere of "Shut Up Train"

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- COUNTRY Financial is giving Little Big Town fans early access to the group's latest music video before it's officially released in partnership with The Huffington Post.  On Sept. 12, fans should visit the Road Trips and Guitar Picks Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/tripsandpicks, to see the video premiere of Little Big Town's "Shut Up Train."

"We're excited to partner with COUNTRY Financial to debut our latest music video for our fans on the Road Trips and Guitar Picks Facebook page," says Karen Fairchild from Little Big Town. "The Trips and Picks Facebook page has given our fans a fun way to join us on our journey and experience our music."

Drive 4 the Music

The band also will have a special message for fans on how they can help keep the beat going for future music stars through its Drive 4 the Music effort.  Little Big Town and COUNTRY Financial have partnered to help enhance youth music education programs in six upcoming cities on the concert series.

Previous Drive 4 the Music efforts have resulted in thousands of free music lessons for kids across the country. Read more about Drive 4 the Music on The Huffington Post, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/.

The Trips and Picks Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/tripsandpicks, is a one-stop place for fans to learn more about Drive 4 the Music, view the video premiere and gain exclusive access for:

    --  Chances to win concert tickets and meet the band
    --  Free MP3 downloads and other exciting prizes, including autographed
        merchandise
    --  Behind-the-scenes videos and photos from the tour

Follow Road Trips and Guitar Picks

Facebook fan page:  http://www.facebook.com/tripsandpicks

Twitter:  @tripsandpicks

About COUNTRY

COUNTRY Financial, founded in 1925, serves one million households and businesses throughout the United States.  COUNTRY and its financial representatives help clients protect what they have, save for a comfortable future, and achieve financial security.  For more information go to http://www.countryfinancial.com

About Little Big Town

Critically acclaimed platinum-selling group Little Big Town--consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook--first entered the music scene over 12 years ago with hits such as "Boondocks," "Bring It On Home," and "Good As Gone," but it is their fourth studio album and chart-topping release on Capitol Records Nashville, The Reason Why, that really has people talking.  The Dallas Morning News' Mario Tarradell writes, "There's so much vibrant authenticity and heart in Little Big Town's sound."  Collectively, the group has earned eight ACM nominations, nine CMA Awards nominations and four GRAMMY nominations.  The foursome has played in front of over 4 million people to date and is currently on tour nationwide.  Fans can hear their GRAMMY nominated top Billboard single "Little White Church" as well as other hits from The Reason Why and past albums by visiting http://www.littlebigtown.com.

Contact:  Jonathan Barnes(404) 495-4444

SOURCE  COUNTRY Financial

COUNTRY Financial

Web Site: http://www.countryfinancial.comhttp://www.countryfinancial.com

New Hughes Cloud Services & Hosting Solution Features Robust Security and Expert IT Support

Turnkey Service for Building and Managing Secure, Reliable Clouds Builds on Multi-Industry Experience Managing Huge Data Flows

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), along with its subsidiary Hughes, today announced its new Hughes Cloud Services & Hosting solution for businesses of any size in any industry. The turnkey offering brings the company's decades of experience managing huge data streams and broadband services to cloud computing across the entire business spectrum.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110112/NE29456LOGO)

Backed by a global IT organization that manages real-time data and video services to 17 million customers worldwide, Hughes Cloud Services & Hosting provides companies with just one site or with hundreds of sites a comprehensive solution platform?including rack space, software as a service (SaaS), cloud computing infrastructure design, and complete corporate IT management.

The new service will be supported by two newly constructed secure data centers in Arizona and Wyoming which provide disaster recovery capabilities, high-bandwidth fiber network access, and the latest security and intrusion detection technology. Full electrical and mechanical redundancy provides the very highest levels of uptime and reliability. Both are Department of Defense MAC I (Mission Assurance Category I) compliant, providing the most stringent protection for systems that handle information vital to operations, readiness, and mission effectiveness. Among the other benefits that Hughes Cloud Services & Hosting offers are:

    --  Cost-effective, multi-tiered storage options;
    --  State-of-the-art monitoring and visibility extensible to the client;
    --  Easy-to-use provisioning portals; and
    --  Multi-carrier diverse connectivity

"Executives know that hosted solutions free up funds that can be invested in their core businesses, but they have to balance savings against security and reliability," said EchoStar CIO Mike Marcotte. "Hughes Cloud Services & Hosting offers years of experience moving enormous volumes of complex data over satellite and terrestrial networks. We combine the security and reliability of our IT and video systems with our experienced technical support staff to make hosted solutions a viable alternative to customers doing everything themselves."

EchoStar has operated for 25 plus years in industries such as full-motion video, which have huge data volumes and demand 24x7 uptime and fast response times, and Hughes is a world leader in managed network services across a wide range of business verticals. Their practical experience includes corporate applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) suites and industry-specific applications for markets such as retail, hospitality, banking, and mobile field service.

For more information or to set up a dialogue with a Hughes Cloud Service Client Advisor, please contact us on 1.855.8HUGHES (1.855.848.4437) or info@HughesCloudServices.com. Please visit us at http://www.HughesCloudServices.com.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions that enhance today's home entertainment lifestyle. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Hughes, is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies and managed network services for enterprises and governments in more than 100 countries. Among the many offerings of this combined powerhouse in broadband data and video are HughesNet®, the market's #1 high-speed satellite Internet service; Sling Media's award-winning SlingLoaded® technology; and Move Networks' adaptive bit-rate streaming technology.

Headquartered in Englewood, Colo. with employees worldwide, EchoStar has more than 25 years of experience designing, developing and distributing award-winning television set-top boxes, services and related delivery products for television. EchoStar delivers satellite broadband and transport services for enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers using 10 satellites and related broadcast licenses around the globe. For more information, please visit http://www.EchoStar.com and http://www.Hughes.com.

©2011EchoStar Corporation. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC. SlingLoaded is a registered trademark of Sling Media.

SOURCE  EchoStar Corporation

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110112/NE29456LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
EchoStar Corporation

CONTACT: EchoStar Media Relations, +1-303-706-4000, MediaRelations@EchoStar.com; Darby Johnson, Beaupre Public Relations, +1-603-559-5809, djohnson@beaupre.com

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

Messenger Plus! Version 5.10 Released!

New Roll-Out Lets Users Create and Edit Their Own Windows Live Messenger 2011 Skins Without Needing Expertise

MONTREAL, Canada, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Messenger Plus! [http://www.msgplus.net ], the most popular and
respected extension for Windows Live Messenger 2009 and 2011 has just been
updated to version 5.10. This new version brings revolutionary changes to
skinning capabilities within the Messenger Plus! community. With the new
Plus! Skin Designer, end users can now create and edit skins in just a few
clicks without requiring any programming knowledge. Version 5.10 also
integrates "Plus! World [http://www.youtube.com/watch?vÝm9oSTCDV8 ]"
permitting end users interaction with Messenger Plus! content and updates.
This new version maintains continued support for both Windows Live Messenger
2009 and 2011.

    Following are highlights of Messenger Plus! 5.10:

   
    - Plus! Skin Designer
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG5VZZ8BsmY&feature=related ] - create
      or edit new or existing skins easily and dynamically:
    - Easy Skin Creator [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v^3r_z5DSEI ]
    - change the whole look of your Windows Live Messenger (WLM) by
      selecting your favourite picture as the background image for your
      contact list or chat window in only a few clicks.
    - Dynamic Skin Editor - edit your existing Messenger skins or
      create new ones. You are now able to modify more than 30 visual items
      from Messenger using the Skin Dialog and instantly view the results.
      You can change the background picture or color, transparency,
      visibility and text color for each of these items.

    Traditional tools for veteran and expert skinners remain unchanged.

   
    - Messenger Plus! World - Windows Live 2011 end users now get
      feeds for skins, plugins, plus quick access to emoticons and the latest
      news straight from their client. Live Messenger 2009 users can also
      access Plus! World content directly through the Messenger Plus!
      interface.
    - Chat Assistant
      [http://www.msgplus.net/News/Messenger_PlusVersion_5_10_Released! ] -
      Click on your contact's image in a chat window to view all their
      available social networks (i.e. Yahoo!, Facebook and MSN) including
      nicknames, events, notes, etc.
    - Messenger and Facebook Interaction - merges Facebook and Windows
      Live Messenger "logs" such as conversation activity.

    For the complete change log, see:
http://www.msgplus.net/About-Us/Changelog.

   
    - Messenger Plus! 5.1 free download
      [http://www.msgplus.net/Features/Messenger-Plus/?ref=PRNewsWire ]:
      http://www.msgplus.net/Features/Messenger-Plus/?ref=PRNewsWire
    - Website http://www.msgplus.net
    - Like us on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/msgplus ]
    - Follow us on Twitter [http://www.facebook.com/msgplus ]

    About Messenger Plus!

    Messenger Plus! lets users get more from their Instant Messenger
experience including plugins, skins, sounds, emoticons, and more. Messenger
Plus! users benefit from tons of exciting features of this freeware that has
been enhancing Windows Live(TM) Messenger since 2001. The Messenger Plus!
brand is currently owned by Yuna Software, a private company.

   
    Media Contact:
    Jean-Francois Gregoire
    pr@yunasoftware.com
    +1-438-380-4114

Source: Yuna Software

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Moshi Monsters Launches Moshi Music Label

LONDON, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

          Lady Goo Goo Kicks Off With Launch of First Ever Moshi Music

     Single - "The Moshi Dance" - Available from iTunes September 18th

                                  - With Photo

    Moshi Monsters' pint-sized superstar looks set to follow in the
footsteps of Bob the Builder and Mr. Blobby by moving from small screen to
the top of the charts. Lady Goo Goo is an animated sensation and heroine of
the global kids' phenomenon Moshi Monsters, which now has over 50 million
registered users worldwide (including one-in-two kids in the UK aged 6-12).

    Lady Goo Goo's debut single, 'The Moshi Dance' will be available for
download on iTunes from September 18th with ambitions for a number one chart
position. The official single is being launched by popular demand following
Lady Goo Goo's massive success on YouTube, where the 'The Moshi Dance' video
is pulling in around 1m views a month. The video is currently on over 3m
hits - eclipsing established artists including Will Young (his Jealousy
video has 793,880 views), The Wanted (Glad You Came has clocked up 937,045
views) and Jedward (the video for Bad Behaviour has received 1,107,850 views
to date)*.

    On the basis of Lady Goo Goo's monster success, Moshi Monsters is
launching its own music label to back its characters' musical exploits. The
label has already signed hopefuls including Dustbin Beaver, 49 Pence,
Broccoli Spears, Hairosniff and Avril Le Scream from whom future releases
are expected. There is also a Moshi Music album on the cards for release
later this year.

    Creator of Moshi Monsters and CEO of Mind Candy, Michael Acton Smith
said: "We released the Lady Goo Goo music video on YouTube as a bit of an
experiment and were amazed at the response and how fast it spread. Kids
loved it so we thought it would be smart to release it and are developing
many more tracks."

    Each Moshi Music track and supporting video will be developed to offer
both parents and children a combination of awesome visual content, character
back-stories, silliness and fun.

    For further information on Lady Goo Goo's debut track, 'The Moshi Dance'
visit http://www.moshimusic.com/ladygoogoo or her Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/LadyGooGooOfficial

    * YouTube stats as of 12 September 2011

    Notes to Editors:

    ABOUT MIND CANDY

    Mind Candy is the online games developer and entertainment company
behind the hit global children's brand Moshi Monsters. The company was
founded in 2004 by Michael Acton Smith, a UK-based entrepreneur who
previously founded Firebox.com. For further information visit
http://www.mindcandy.com

    ABOUT MOSHI MONSTERS(TM)

    Moshi Monsters is an online world for boys and girls aged 6-12. The site
is filled with exciting characters, educational puzzles, nurturing play
patterns, customization tools and a social layer so kids can share, show-off
and communicate with their friends in a safe environment - similarly to the
way adults interact on Facebook.

    Children choose from one of six virtual pet monsters - Furi, Poppet,
Diavlo, Zommer, Luvli and Katsuma - that they can create, name and nurture.
Once their pet has been customized, players can navigate their way around
Monstro City, taking the daily puzzle challenge to earn 'Rox' (virtual
currency), playing games, solving Super Moshi Missions, personalizing their
room, showing off their artwork, reading stories and communicating with
friends in a safe environment.

    Since its launch in 2008, the site has accumulated over 50m registered
users worldwide.

    Following its huge online success, Moshi Monsters has exploded from its
online base into the real world with an array of physical product offerings
including best-selling toys, books, membership cards, trading cards and much
more. Moshi Magazine launched in February 2011 and is now the largest UK
kids title in the UK!...and there's loads more to come with Moshi TV, Moshi
Live and Moshi Music currently in development!

    For more information visit http://www.moshimonsters.com

    ABOUT MICHAEL ACTON SMITH - CEO, MIND CANDY

    Michael Acton Smith is CEO and founder of Mind Candy. The company
created Moshi Monsters, which now has over 50m registered users worldwide.
Mind Candy's first project was trans-media puzzle game PerplexCity, which
played out across various media platforms. Prior to Mind Candy, Michael
co-founded Firebox.com [http://firebox.com ] (online gadget and gift
retailer), Berwickstock (boutique music festival) and Second Chance Tuesday
(events to connect technology investors with entrepreneurs).

    Note to Editors:

    A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA
Photowire. It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net
or viewed at http://www.mediapoint.press.net or
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.

Source: Moshi Monsters

For further information: Nicola Duarte, Head of PR, Mind Candy, nicola@mindcandy.com, T: +44-(0)207-501-1926, M: +44-(0)7810-354 103, Twitter: @nics_duarte

Calibrus, Inc. and Fanatic Fans Reward-Based App, Announces Partnership With Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University Joins Geo-Location Based Smartphone Application to Expand Valley Presence, Welcome Fans to New Arena

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fanatic Fans, a sub-development of Calibrus, Inc., a company specializing in social media, mobile applications as well as third party verification services (TPV) announced today the apps partnership with Grand Canyon University.  The location-based app will allow the university to increase awareness and traffic to the on-campus live events taking place at the new GCU Arena and engage with their fan base.

Through check-in functionality similar to Four Square, users are able to digitally engage with one another and share the experience of a live performance or sporting event through this unique portal. Through the GPS technology employed by Fanatic Fans, the app is able to detect a user's location and offer him or her specific discounts based on their event preferences, attendance and location. Fanatic Fans users will earn "Fan Rewards" discounts simply by taking part in the app. 

Under the terms of the partnership, Grand Canyon University will encourage students and event attendees to engage with Fanatic Fans before and during live events utilizing its social media pages, email notifications and unique in-game promotions and contests. Calibrus, Inc. through Fanatic Fans will provide upcoming event calendars for Grand Canyon University live events, participation in various promotions and contests, event ticket sales and advertising for sponsors.

"We are very excited to have Grand Canyon University as a partner promoting and offering Fanatic Fans to their students," said Jeff Holmes, Calibrus, Inc. CEO. "We believe our partnership will be mutually beneficial and the Grand Canyon University fandom will be rewarded."

Fanatic Fans is a free app and can be downloaded from the iTunes store, Android Market or online at FanaticFans.com.

ABOUT CALIBRUS

Calibrus, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CALB.ob - News) develops products and services in social media, mobile applications, third party verification, hosted call recording and IVR services.  In addition to Fanatic Fans mobile app and FanaticFans.com website, Calibrus operates JabberMonkey.com, a premier site for expressing and gathering public opinion on a global scale. For more information on Calibrus visit http://www.calibrus.com.

ABOUT GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona's premier private Christian university. GCU is regionally accredited and emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students and the working professional in six colleges: the Ken Blanchard College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Nursing, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Fine Arts and Production, and the College of Doctoral Studies. GCU offers traditional programs on its growing campus, as well as online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. The University's curriculum fuses academic and clinical rigor with Christian values to prepare its students to be skilled, caring professionals. For more information about GCU, visit http://www.gcu.edu.

Contact: Kevin Asher, phone 602.778.7516, kasher@calibrus.com

SOURCE  Calibrus, Inc.

Calibrus, Inc.

Web Site: http://calibrus.com

Batanga, Inc. Acquires Hispanic Social Network MetroFlog

MetroFlog, MetroBlog and MetroPostales all join the Batanga, Inc. family of premium Hispanic-focused online properties

MIAMI, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Batanga, Inc. today announced the acquisition of MetroFlog and partner sites, MetroBlog and MetroPostales. On the heels of acquiring two leading online media companies, Adfunky and I-Network, Batanga, Inc., has now added all three premium Hispanic-focused properties to its roster of owned and operated websites. The latest acquisition increases the company's audience by over six million unique visitors a month.

MetroFlog.com is a social media platform that allows users to create individual spaces where they upload personal photos and share them among all other users. To date, MetroFlog users have published over twenty million photographs, uploading an additional sixty thousand photos daily. The photo blogs serve as catalyst for comments, guest signatures, making friends, and are at the core of the social experience on MetroFlog.com.

MetroBlog.com was developed on a common platform, enabling users to publish personal blogs as a means for social interaction. Users are encouraged to publish their thoughts, writings, and journal entries to share with other users such as themselves. MetroPostales provides users with hundreds of electronic greeting cards to share with friends and loved ones. Each of the properties provides Hispanics online with unique opportunities to communicate and network with one another.

"Our latest acquisition further solidifies our commitment to developing and delivering relevant and quality content to the Hispanic online audience. MetroFlog provides users with an alternative social experience that allows them to communicate and express themselves," said Rafael Urbina, Chairman and CEO, Batanga, Inc. "We are thrilled to add such a dynamic social platform to the Batanga, Inc. family of sites and eager to introduce them to advertisers."

Batanga, Inc. is now the largest independent digital media company serving U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. Their continued investment to these markets provides advertisers with priceless insights and value, in addition to countless opportunities to not only reach, but engage with Hispanics online.

MetroFlog and its partner sites have demonstrated the ability to build social experiences while growing audiences at exponential rates. Combined, the sites have approximately seventeen million registered users and disseminate over one million unique emails daily, notifying users that their contacts have posted a new photo or blog. Batanga, Inc. will leverage those technologies and resources across their current portfolio of properties starting with Batanga.com.

About Batanga, Inc.

Batanga, Inc. is the largest independent digital media company serving the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. Its holdings include Batanga Network, Batanga.com, Adfunky and I-Network.  Batanga Network reaches the most U.S. Hispanics online, across all categories and demographics. Adfunky is the fastest growing advertiser-centric ad network and marketing solutions provider in Latin America, while I-Network is the largest, independent digital rep firm and ad network serving the fast growing Andean, Caribbean and Central American markets. Batanga, Inc. maintains offices in Miami, Mexico City, Bogota and Buenos Aires, with sales offices in Cali, Caracas, Chicago, Guatemala, Lima, Los Angeles, Managua, Medellin, New York City, Panama, Quito, San Francisco, San Jose, San Salvador, Santiago, Santo Domingo, Santa Cruz, Sao Paulo and Tegucigalpa. For more information visit http://www.batanganetwork.com.

SOURCE  Batanga, Inc.

Batanga, Inc.

CONTACT: Natalia Martinez, Batanga, Inc., +1-305-476-2974, ext. 238, natalia@batanga.com

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

FriendFinder Networks Inc. Announces the Acquisition of JigoCity for Consideration of up to $65 million

FriendFinder expands its reach into the social commerce vertical, further enhancing its ability to monetize its members

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FriendFinder Networks Inc. ("FFN")(NasdaqGM: FFN), a leading internet and technology company providing services in the rapidly expanding markets of social networking and web-based video sharing, today announced the acquisition of BDM Global Ventures Ltd., the company which owns the operations of JigoCity, for a combination of stock and warrants.  The merger consideration consists of approximately 1.6 million shares of FFN common stock and approximately 6.4 million FFN warrants with exercise prices ranging from $5.00-$18.00 per share.  Assuming the cashless exercise of all the warrants at the highest exercise price, the merger consideration will be approximately $65 million.

JigoCity is a global social commerce organization committed to providing members with high quality daily deals that are relevant to their individual lifestyles. It leverages the power of social buying to give people a smarter way to see their city. With 150 employees providing services in over 20 cities and offices in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Brazil and Los Angeles, JigoCity is one of the fastest growing, global companies in the social commerce arena.

JigoCity is one of the few social commerce companies operating in more than five countries with plans to expand into 2 to 4 additional countries by year end. JigoCity generated revenue of approximately $600,000 in July and approximately $1.1 million in August and has rapidly grown its user base to over 1 million members.

JigoCity is led by an experienced management team including Founder and Chief Executive Officer Tony Bobulinski, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Michael Dorman and Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Joshua Mallamud. Following the acquisition, JigoCity will retain its brand identity while benefiting from FriendFinder Networks' website traffic and vast user base. With FFN's social networking platform, affiliate network and global reach, JigoCity will continue to build on its early success as one of the fastest growing social commerce websites in the world. JigoCity will remain based in Los Angeles, CA with its Asia Regional Headquarters in Shanghai, China.

Marc Bell, Chief Executive Officer of FriendFinder Networks Inc. said, "We are expanding into today's rapidly growing social commerce environment and we are very excited about the new possibilities this acquisition presents. Not only are we acquiring a growing and successful social commerce company, we believe we are gaining an additional avenue to monetize our foreign markets. China and the Asia-Pacific region represent one of the fastest growing areas of the world in terms of economic growth, internet usage and middle and upper class consumers. In addition, we believe this acquisition demonstrates the innovative ways we continue to leverage our large user base and the web traffic generated by our network of websites."

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events.  Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results.

Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in the Company's most recent filings with the SEC.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.  The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in their expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Company's securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About FriendFinder Networks Inc.

FriendFinder Networks Inc. (http://www.FFN.com) is an internet-based social networking and technology company operating several of the most heavily visited websites in the world, including AdultFriendFinder.com, Amigos.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, Cams.com, FriendFinder.com, BigChurch.com and SeniorFriendFinder.com.  FriendFinder Networks Inc. also produces and distributes original pictorial and video content and engages in brand licensing.

About JigoCity

JigoCity Daily Deals launched in 2010 as a suite of global, high quality daily deals websites that offer great discounts of up to 91% off the best local experiences while offering businesses a targeted marketing tool for attracting new customers.  Founded by a group of global entrepreneurs, JigoCity is dedicated to delivering top daily group buying deals featuring shopping, beauty, entertainment and travel.  JigoCity has offices in Australia, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Brazil and Los Angeles and is growing. For more information about JigoCity please visit http://www.jigocity.com, http://www.jigocity.com.au, http://www.jigocity.com.tw, http://www.jigocity.com.hk, http://www.jigocity.com.my  or http://www.jigocity.com.sg.

Investor Contact for FriendFinder Networks Inc.
Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
Director, Investor Relations
561.912.7035 or ir@ffn.com

Media Contact for FriendFinder Networks Inc.
Director, Corporate Communications
Lindsay Trivento
561.912.7010 or ltrivento@ffn.com

SOURCE  FriendFinder Networks Inc.

FriendFinder Networks Inc.

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

Radware Announces its Participation in SAP(R) EcoHub and SAP PartnerEdge(TM) Program

SAP EcoHub Solution Marketplace Delivers Added Value to Customers by Accelerating Discovery, Evaluation and Purchase of Trusted Partner Solutions, Including Radware's Alteon(R) and AppDirector(R) Application Delivery Controller Solutions

LAS VEGAS, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Radware [http://www.Radware.com ](NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of
application delivery
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ]
solutions for virtual and cloud data centers, today announced that it is
participating in the SAP(R) EcoHub solution marketplace
[http://ecohub.sap.com/catalog/#!solution:AlteonADC ]. This community-powered
site makes it easier for customers to discover, evaluate and purchase
partner solutions - such as Radware's Alteon(R) OS 27 and AppDirector(R)
Application Delivery Controller (ADC)solutions - that complement SAP
applications.

    SAP EcoHub provides customers access to validated, trusted solutions and
offerings, delivered through an intuitive user interface that works best for
their installation of SAP solutions. It leverages SAP's comprehensive
customer-focused ecosystem, where customers and partners can connect for
success. SAP EcoHub integrates community input, user feedback, ratings and
partner demos, enabling a more educated selection of solutions.

    "Having Radware's Alteon and AppDirector ADC solutions available on the
SAP EcoHub marketplace offers customers a powerful platform with resources
and tools available to help evaluate SAP partner solutions that solve their
business challenges," said Guri Geva, director, Global Alliances at Radware.

    Radware's Alteon OS 27 is an industry-leading ADC. It was recently
certified by SAP for integration with the SAP NetWeaver(R) 7.0 technology
platform, delivering faster application response time, high availability and
improved security, which can also help customers realize significant
reduction in the total cost of ownership. The Alteon Application Switch
enables customers to accelerate their SAP applications by up to 300 percent
through various embedded hardware accelerators such as TCP optimization, SSL
encryption / decryption, caching, compression and offloading CPU-intensive
tasks from SAP servers.

    In addition to participating in SAP EcoHub, Radware also has joined the
SAP PartnerEdge(TM) program as an SAP software solution and technology
partner. Through the program, partners work closely with SAP to develop and
certify the technical integration of their solutions with SAP software.
Integrated partner applications extend, complement and add value to SAP
solutions, thereby helping mutual customers more successfully meet business
needs and drive strong results.

    SAP EcoHub can be viewed at http://ecohub.sap.com. Visitors can
search for solutions in many ways, including industry or solution, key
words, relevance or partner. Solutions can be evaluated online based on
feedback from other users, partners and business experts. Visitors can also
schedule a solution demo on SAP EcoHub with an SAP partner, request more
information, and initiate purchase of a solution.

    For more information on Radware and its support of SAP applications,
visit Radware in booth 407, where it is exhibiting this week at SAP TechEd
2011 Las Vegas.

    About Radware

    Radware [http://www.radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of
application delivery
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ]
solutions for virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions
portfolio delivers full resilience for business-critical applications,
maximum IT efficiency, and complete business agility. Radware's solutions
empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier customers worldwide to adapt
to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity and achieve
maximum productivity while keeping costs down. For more information, please
visit http://www.radware.com.

    SAP, PartnerEdge, SAP NetWeaver and all SAP logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries.

    All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of
their respective companies.

    This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are
not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or
Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or
Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders
and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.

   
    Corporate Media Relations:
    Michael Lordi
    +1-201-785-3206  (office)
    +1-908-329-4854  (cell)
    mikel@radware.com

Source: Radware Ltd

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Ceragon Networks Secures Significant Follow-On Orders with Major Brazilian Operator

Deal Includes Ceragon's FibeAir(R) IP-10 and Evolution(R) Long-Haul Solutions as well as Engineering, Installation, Commissioning and Project Management Services

PARAMUS, New Jersey, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT
[http://www.ceragon.com/investor_relations.asp ]), the premier wireless
backhaul specialist, announced today that it has received two large
follow-on orders from a major operator in Brazil. The new orders, valued at
several millions of dollars, follow Ceragon's selection for the next phase
of a wide deployment project that consists of handling all microwave
transmission for the Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Espirito Santo (ES) and Sao Paulo
(SP) states. Since the beginning of the year, Ceragon has secured orders for
a number of deployment projects across Brazil worth tens of millions of
dollars.

    Considering the network evolution and demand for more capacity, Ceragon
will introduce FibeAir IP-10 radios with future proof IP features and higher
throughput. Ceragon will also ship its Evolution Long Haul products for
long-haul applications - and in addition, provide full turnkey services to
design and deploy a network spanning several hundred "hops".

    "Our continued success with a leading regional operator, and the
integration of our FibeAir IP-10 short-haul solutions for the first time
into its network, reaffirm our customer's confidence in our solutions
offering," said Ira Palti, President and CEO of Ceragon Networks. "Ceragon's
quick response time and proven implementation performance played a major
role in our selection. We are pleased to work with major operators who are
rapidly expanding their service coverage in Brazil, and thereby strengthen
our position in this important market."

    Ceragon's high-capacity solutions will expand the reach and capacity of
a national Brazilian backhaul network. In addition to new installations,
Ceragon systems will also be used to upgrade legacy TDM microwave links to
IP/Ethernet - across the entire network. Easy to install and maintain, the
Ceragon solutions feature future-proof design for simple, cost-efficient
upgrades and faster return on investment.

    About Ceragon Networks Ltd.

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the premier wireless backhaul
specialist. Ceragon's high capacity wireless backhaul solutions enable
cellular operators and other wireless service providers to deliver 2G/3G and
LTE/4G voice and data services that enable smart-phone applications such as
Internet browsing, music and video. With unmatched technology and cost
innovation, Ceragon's advanced point-to-point microwave systems allow
wireless service providers to evolve their networks from circuit-switched
and hybrid concepts to all IP networks. Ceragon solutions are designed to
support all wireless access technologies, delivering more capacity over
longer distances under any given deployment scenario. Ceragon's solutions
are deployed by more than 230 service providers of all sizes, and hundreds
of private networks in more than 130 countries. Visit Ceragon at
http://www.ceragon.com.

    Ceragon Networks(R) is a registered trademark of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
in the United States and other countries. Other names mentioned are owned by
their respective holders.

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    This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon's future
prospects that are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current
expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be
achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and
estimates. These are important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from forecasts and estimates. Some of the factors that
could significantly impact the forward-looking statements in this press
release include the risk that Nera and Ceragon's businesses will not be
integrated successfully; the risk that any synergies from the transaction
may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected;
disruption from the Nera transaction making it more difficult to maintain
relationships with customers, employees or suppliers, the risk that Nera
business may not perform as expected, and other risks and uncertainties,
which are discussed in greater detail in Ceragon's Annual Report on Form
20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which
they are made and Ceragon undertakes no commitment to revise or update any
forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or circumstances after
the date any such statement is made. Ceragon's public filings are available
from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov
or may be obtained on Ceragon's website at http://www.ceragon.com .

   
    Company and Investor Contact:
    Yoel Knoll
    Ceragon Networks Ltd.
    Tel. +1-201-853-0228
    yoelk@ceragon.com

    Media Contact:
    Karen Quatromoni
    Rainier Communications
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Source: Ceragon Networks Ltd

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The Open Group Releases Guide "Cloud Computing for Business"

Leading Global IT Standards Organization Introduces New Book Providing Guidance and Best Practices for Enterprises to Maximize ROI from Cloud Computing

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Group today announced the immediate availability of its new book, Cloud Computing for Business, which takes an in-depth look at Cloud Computing and how enterprises can derive the greatest business benefit from its potential.  The publication is part of the ongoing work of The Open Group Cloud Computing Work Group, which exists to create, among buyers and suppliers, a common understanding of how enterprises of all sizes and scales of operation can use Cloud Computing technology in a safe and secure way in their architectures to realize its significant cost, scalability and agility benefits.

Intended for a variety of corporate stakeholders -- from the executive suite to business managers, the IT and marketing departments, as well as enterprise and business architects --the book reflects the combined experience of member companies of The Open Group and their collective understanding shared with the wider IT community as practical guidance for considering Cloud Computing. The book explores the importance of Cloud Computing within the overall technology landscape and provides practical advice for companies considering using the Cloud, as well as ways to assess the risk in Cloud initiatives and build return on investment.

"With each new technology trend that emerges, the resulting hype cycle often obscures how companies can actually take advantage of the new phenomenon and share in its growth and benefits," said Dr. Chris Harding, Director, Interoperability, The Open Group. "The Cloud Computing Work Group was established by Open Group members to help enterprises of all sizes make sense of Cloud Computing and provide the understanding necessary to make it work for them. The Open Group and our member community are excited to release this book, which pays special consideration to an organization's technical and business requirements, and aims to help readers gain the greatest value possible from their Cloud projects."

Key themes covered in the book include:

    --  Why Cloud?
    --  Establishing Your Cloud Vision
    --  Buying Cloud Services
    --  Understanding Cloud Risk
    --  Building Return on Investment from Cloud Computing
    --  Cloud Challenges for the Business

Cloud Computing for Business is available for download from The Open Group at https://www2.opengroup.org/ogsys/jsp/publications/PublicationDetails.jsp?publicationid431 and as a hard copy from Van Haren Publishing at http://www.vanharen-library.net/cloudcomputingforbusinesstheopengroupguide-p994.html. The hardcopy version retails for $58 in the U.S., 37 pounds Sterling in the United Kingdom and for  euro 39.95 in Europe.

To see a preview of the book, please visit: http://www3.opengroup.org/sites/default/files/contentimages/Press/Excerpts/first_30_pages.pdf

To read about the announcement on The Open Group's blog, please visit: http://blog.opengroup.org/2011/09/12/introducing-our-new-book-cloud-computing-for-business/

About The Open Group Cloud Computing Work Group

The Open Group Cloud Computing Work Group exists to create a common understanding among buyers and suppliers of how enterprises of all sizes and scales of operation can include Cloud Computing technology in a safe and secure way in their architectures to realize its significant cost, scalability and agility benefits. It includes some of the industry's leading Cloud providers and end-user organizations, collaborating on standard models and frameworks aimed at eliminating vendor lock-in for enterprises looking to benefit from Cloud products and services. For more information on how to get involved in The Open Group Cloud Computing Work Group, please visit: http://www3.opengroup.org/getinvolved/workgroups/cloudcomputing.

About The Open Group

The Open Group is an international vendor- and technology-neutral consortium upon which organizations rely to lead the development of IT standards and certifications, and to provide them with access to key industry peers, suppliers and best practices. The Open Group provides guidance and an open environment in order to ensure interoperability and vendor neutrality. Further information on The Open Group can be found at http://opengroup.org.

SOURCE  The Open Group

The Open Group

CONTACT: Lisa Melsted, The Bateman Group for The Open Group, +1-415-503-1818, opengroup@bateman-group.com

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

Acision to Launch its Cloud Services Delivery Model for Mobile Operators

FUTURECOM, SAO PAULO, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

          Mobile data services leader to enable faster, cost effective
delivery of innovative VAS from within the Cloud to increase revenue-earning

                          potential for operators

    Acision, a world leader in mobile data, today announced the first
details of its Cloud Services Delivery Model, with solutions planned to be
made available from October. Acision's new approach to deploying Software as
a Service (SaaS) will enable mobile operators to quickly and cost
effectively respond to rapidly changing technology developments and end user
preferences, by having the ability to access and offer customers new value
added services from the cloud while maximising their revenue-generating
potential.

    Analysts predict that the global market for Cloud Computing will grow to
$82.9 billion by 2016(1) Visiongain 2011, and Acision's strategy is to
ensure that operators around the globe can capitalise on this model by
taking advantage of the latest, innovative mobile data services from within
the cloud. By working with Acision, operators will be able to select
services on demand from a central location, which connects to their existing
network infrastructure, and deliver new, differentiating services faster
while having the ability to scale and adapt to evolving market demands.

    The Acision Cloud Delivery Model will leverage Acision's IPR. Initially,
Acision will enable its already proven technology in the cloud including its
enhanced Personalised Messaging services, such as group messaging, black and
white listing, auto reply, auto signature and message copy. Acision has also
developed a clear roadmap of services that will be launched over the coming
months, ensuring the ability to continually add value through this
innovative service delivery mechanism.

    Jorgen Nilsson, Chief Executive at Acision, commented: "The growing
importance and reliance on mobile data services powered by the soaring
adoption of smartphones and faster data connections, means that operators
are defining new strategies that ensure competitive differentiation in the
mobile data ecosystem. By accessing services in the cloud, operators can
maximise economies of scale and increase their revenue generating potential
by bringing high value services to market much quicker than with traditional
operator deployment models. In addition, the uncomplicated nature of
accessing and delivering services in the cloud means that operators can
easily trial services with earlier adopters before mass market launch, which
is fundamentally more difficult on traditional delivery platforms.

    "Acision's innovative solutions across messaging and data services are
renowned for delivering new revenue streams for mobile operators globally,
and the launch of our Cloud Services Delivery Model will provide additional
high value to the core communication services operators have live today,"
concluded Nilsson.

    For more information about Acision Cloud Delivery Model, please contact
your local Acision representative.

    NOTES TO EDITORS

    About Acision

    As a world leader in mobile data, Acision powers innovation and
profitable growth in mobile data services. As the pioneer of mobile
messaging, Acision's real time mobile data solutions support its customers
worldwide to drive new revenues with innovative services while controlling,
optimizing and monetizing data traffic. For more information, visit Acision
at http://www.acision.com [http://www.acision.com ]

    (1) Visiongain

Source: Acision UK Ltd

Press Contacts

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Hotwire PR,

Tel: +44-(0)208-608-4657,

Email: acision@hotwirepr.com

SungDong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. Expands its Use of AVEVA Marine Solutions

BUSAN, Korea, September 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
                Agreement to increase AVEVA Marine user licenses

    AVEVA (LSE:AVV), a leader in engineering design and information
management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, announced
today that SungDong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (SungDong)
has extended its contract for the use of AVEVA Marine to drive the design of
commercial vessels. The new licenses will be used throughout its four
shipyards in Korea for the design and production of vessels which include
bulk carriers, container carriers and FSOs (Floating Storage & Offloading).

    SungDong selected AVEVA as its key solution partner due to its
outstanding record in hull and outfitting solutions as well as the
suitability of the AVEVA solutions for offshore design and production.
Additional benefits include the protection of SungDong's legacy data and
AVEVA's onsite engineering support team based in Busan, which can provide
responsive local support.

    Following SungDong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.
establishment in 2001, the shipbuilder has quickly become one of the world's
top ten shipbuilding enterprises producing a broad range of commercial
vessel and, more recently, offshore projects.

    "AVEVA is the natural choice for international companies engaged in
shipbuilding and offshore projects such as those at SungDong," said SungDong
Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. "Throughout our company's
growth, the design and production support of commercial vessels has been
built around AVEVA solutions. Our increase in AVEVA Marine licenses will
play a key role in the on-going success of SungDong as we expand our
business and constantly improve the efficiency of our operations."

    "In SungDong, AVEVA has a very valuable partner. Our close collaborative
working relationship means their input can further strengthen our
shipbuilding portfolio," says Eun-Joo Park, President of AVEVA Korea Co.
Ltd. "AVEVA Integrated Engineering & Design links applications through
object-centric systems, improving project efficiency and reducing
engineering design and costs."

    AVEVA Marine is a set of integrated applications created specifically
for the unique processes of the engineering and design of ship and offshore
structures, design management, and the generation of accurate production
information. To learn more visit http://www.aveva.com/marine.

    Follow us on twitter @avevagroup
Watch us on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/avevagroup
For customer stories read AVEVA World Magazine at
http://www.aveva.com/Media-Centre/AWM

    About AVEVA
AVEVA is trusted around the world to deliver engineering design and
information management solutions with strategic value to leading companies
in the plant and marine industries. For further information please visit
http://www.aveva.com or http://www.aveva.com/ednotes

    Copyright 2011 AVEVA Solutions Limited and its subsidiaries. All product
names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective holders

Source: Aveva Group Plc

Media contact: Mei Lin Kan, Marketing Communications Specialist, AVEVA Asia Pacific, meilin.kan@aveva.com, Tel: +60-3-2176-1255

Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Partners With Wipro Technologies

SYDNEY, September 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
            Global IT Major Comes On Board As The Technology Partner

    The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, Australia's most spectacular
running festival today announced the association with Wipro Technologies,
the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT) as a Major Partner and Official Technology
Partner. The Blackmores Sydney running festival will leverage Wipro's
consulting and technology expertise as part of the event. In addition, Wipro
Technologies will also present 'The Wipro Team Challenge'. The Wipro Team
challenge is an exciting new addition to the Blackmores Sydney Running
Festival that not just tests one's endurance but also team spirit.

    Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is Australia's most spectacular
running festival taking participants over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge
and finishing at the Sydney Opera House. The event, which is the only
remaining participant legacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, is a NSW
Government Hallmark event and delivers over $12 m to local businesses and
brings over 5,500 people to Sydney from interstate and overseas. The event
will help raise more than $2.5 million for charities in 2011.

    Wayne Larden, Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Event Director, said,
"I am delighted to welcome Wipro technologies as a major partner of the
Blackmores Sydney Running Festival. We strongly believe that their support
and expertise in the technology arena will help us to further heighten the
race day experience for participants, over the course of their involvement."

    Rajan Kohli, Chief Marketing Officer, IT Business, Wipro Ltd., said,
"Wipro recently celebrated a decade of operations and stellar growth in the
ANZ region. We remain deeply committed to the region and will continue to
engage with the local community here. There cannot be a better platform than
the Sydney Running Festival for us to partner with - not only is it a
landmark event but its DNA of superior performance, high energy, endurance
and sustainability, resonates well with our brand values. The event also
echoes Wipro's ethos of giving back to the community where we do business.
We are excited about this partnership and would like to wish all the runners
good luck."

    Wipro Technologies established a presence in the ANZ region in 2001, and
has since built strategic, long term partnerships with marquee companies in
the region and has over 2200 employees working for this region, from
delivery centers in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as from India.

    Note to editors:

    Want to stay up to date with what's happening with the Blackmores Sydney
Running festival?

   
    Official Site:  http://www.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au
    Training Site: http://www.blackmores.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au
    [http://www.blackmores.com.au  ]
    http://www.twitter.com/bsrf11
    http://www.facebook.com/officialbsrf

    About Wipro Technologies

    Wipro Technologies, the global IT business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT)
is a leading Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company,
that delivers solutions to enable its clients do business better. Wipro
Technologies delivers winning business outcomes through its deep industry
experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through Technology" - helping
clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company recognized
globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's
approach to delivering innovation and an organization wide commitment to
sustainability, Wipro Technologies has 120,000 employees and clients across
54 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.wipro.com

    Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements

    Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth
prospects are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks,
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties
relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and
uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits,
our ability to generate and manage growth, intense competition in IT
services, our ability to maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in
India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time
and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client
concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our
international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus
areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to
successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for
damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which we
make strategic investments, withdrawal of fiscal governmental incentives,
political instability, war, legal restrictions on raising capital or
acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual
property, and general economic conditions affecting our business and
industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results
are more fully described in our filings with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at
http://www.sec.gov. We may, from time to time, make additional written
and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the
company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our
reports to shareholders. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking
statement that may be made from time to time by us or on our behalf.

   
    Further media information contact:

    Blackmores Sydney Running Festival,
    Zannie Abbott, Media Opps +61(0)418-274-291
    Nicole Browne, Media Opps +61(0)2-9954-7677 or +61(0)414-673-762

    Wipro Technologies
    Dirk Lewis
    +91-7760983976
    dirk.lewis@wipro.com

Source: Wipro Technologies

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Keen Systems Roars Out of the Gate at Graph Expo 2011 Launch

Finally a Technology to Bring Online the 96% of the $160B US Print Industry Still Not There

CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAPH EXPO -- After 3+ years of development and months of private beta, Silicon Valley-based Keen Systems (http://www.keenprint.com) today announced the launch of its comprehensive and revolutionary ecommerce and customer management online service for the print industry.  Keen also received the coveted Worth-A-Look award at Graph Expo.

Despite its importance as the third largest manufacturing industry in the U.S. with over 1 million people employed (source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) and shipping in excess of $160 billion annually (source: Printing Industries of America), the print and promotional products industry has been falling behind in Internet technology for years.  Remarkably, today less than 4% of industry volume is transacted online (source: InfoTrends). While over 40% of advertising dollars are still spent on print media (source: Robert Coen's Insiders Report), the industry has stood still for years watching digital media march into the double digits.

The print industry is highly fractured with over 34,000 providers in the U.S., 80% of which have 20 employees or less (source: Printing Industries of America). To date specialized ecommerce solutions for print have been clunky, expensive and ridiculously difficult to implement. Print service providers have been frustrated with and jaded by this status quo for years. 

Keen is aiming to democratize ecommerce with its intuitive and turnkey end-to-end system.  The first true Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) developed for the print industry, Keen removes license fees, setup and maintenance expenses, and provides instant access, quick setup and an unparalleled user experience. Keen allows print companies of all sizes and capabilities to finally use ecommerce as the primary way of doing business.  This is not to compete with national players that simply engage in online marketing arbitrage such as Vista Print, but to optimize their everyday customer communication, empower their sales teams, and give their customers the transparency and self-service they've been demanding in today's always on, 24/7 world.

Keen's unique and patent-pending architecture is designed to allow virtually infinite expansion of functionality via partner plugins and integrations. Today, Keen is also announcing its network of plugin partners. Going live later in the year, this program allows print service providers to put new products and services directly in front of their end-customers while retaining full control of the order flow and relationships. Commitments already include industry front-runners such as leading trade-only supplier, ASAP Printing; and the world's largest design template library, Tweak.

"With Keen, print service providers can expand their offering with high-quality graphic design via Tweak's creative library of self-service customizable templates," said Jerry Kennelly, CEO of Tweak. "We are excited to expand our reach and seamlessly integrate with Keen's platform, partnering with printers across the United States."

Integrations also include direct connections with leading email newsletter service, MailChimp, and the industry standard, Intuit Quickbooks (available at launch).

About Keen

Born out of the frustration in the print industry with the lack of a quality ecommerce solution, Keen is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2008 by award-winning designer and leading user experience and online marketing expert Vitaly M. Golomb. He established Keen to democratize ecommerce for print, level the playing field for print companies of all sizes (and segments), and give print a fighting chance in today's online world.  Keen is the most advanced and comprehensive ecommerce engine the print world has ever seen and the first true Software-as-a-Service solution.  Additionally, Keen's unique (and patent-pending) architecture is designed to allow each storefront virtually infinite expansion of functionality via partner plugins and integrations.  The company went live and announced its network of launch partners at Graph Expo 2011.

Visit Keen's website to sign up for a 30-day risk-free trial today: http://www.keenprint.com. Keen publishes a blog at http://www.rethinkprint.biz and enjoys one of the biggest industry followings on Twitter: @keenprint.

Contact Information:
Keen Systems
Andrea Roesch
650-644-1700
888-506-5336 ext 103
andrea@keenprint.com

SOURCE  Keen Systems

Keen Systems

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