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Leading Automotive Manufacturer Equips New Car Models With Hirschmann Digital TV Reception Systems Powered by Siano

Cars With Built-in Digital TV Target Multiple Global Markets

NECKARTENZLINGEN, Germany and NETANYA, Israel, August 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH (HCC) (
http://www.hirschmann-car.com), the world market leader in the area of
TV receivers for the automotive industry and Siano Mobile Silicon
(http://www.siano-ms.com), the leading supplier of mobile digital TV
receiver chips - announced that a leading German automobile manufacturer has
started distribution of a few car models equipped with HCC's latest
automotive digital TV reception system, powered by Siano receiver chips.

    HCC's innovative automotive TV reception systems deploys Siano receiver
chips designed to cover various digital TV standards in different regions
worldwide - DVB-T for Europe and Australia, CMMB for China. Additionally,
ISDB-T for Japan and South America will complete the portfolio in the same
architecture. HCC's TV reception systems, used by a number of leading car
manufacturers, are characterized by exceptionally high performance and high
reliability.

    "With the type of customers we serve, we can never compromise on
quality. This is why we selected Siano's solutions," said Thomas Adam, Head
of Development from HCC. "We tested the receivers powered by Siano, at
extreme mobility conditions, and measured very good results. We anticipate
steady growth in the demand for in-car digital TV solutions and we will
continue to enhance our product portfolio in close collaboration with our
partner Siano."

    Alon Ironi, CEO of Siano, said "The back seat of a car driving on a
highway is perhaps the ultimate test for mobile TV. Using Siano's enhanced
Antenna Diversity technology combined with our sophisticated algorithms, HCC
can provide passengers with a superior, high-quality mobile TV viewing
experience. Siano is proud to be an integral part of the communication
systems for some of the leading car manufacturers in the world."

    About Siano

    Siano Mobile Silicon is one of the world's leading providers of
cutting-edge digital TV receiver chips enabling mobile and home
entertainment. Pioneers of the multi-standard approach, Siano's highly
integrated silicon receiver chips enable high-performance, fast
time-to-market digital TV solutions for handheld and consumer electronics
device makers. Siano offers a wide range of DTV receiver chips for various
markets across the globe and works closely with global tier-1 PC, mobile
handset, and home entertainment manufacturers, including Samsung, LG,
Motorola, ZTE, Huawei, Dell, Lenovo, Garmin and others. Siano provides
world-class products and dedicated customer support, with offices in Dallas
(USA); Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen (China); Taipei (Taiwan); Seoul
(Korea); and Sao Paulo (Brazil). For more information, visit
http://www.siano-ms.com.

    Hirschmann Car Communication

    A Swabian company with a global reach.

    Based in Neckartenzlingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Hirschmann Car
Communication GmbH is one of the leading suppliers in the field of
automobile communication and the world market leader in the area of TV
receivers. The company has branches in Germany, Hungary, France, China,
Japan, South Korea, Mexico and the USA. In 2010, the company generated
revenues of EUR 119 million with 800 employees worldwide. For more
information, visit http://www.hirschmann-car.com.

   
    For more information, contact:

    Siano
    Matt Krieger
    Ruder Finn Israel [http://www.ruderfinn.co.il  ]for Siano
    Tel: +972-2-589-2003 / +972-544-676-950
    Email: matthew@ruderfinn.co.il

    Hirschmann Car Communication
    Sibylle Steilner
    Tel. +49-7127-14-0
    Email: Sibylle.Steilner@hirschmann-car.com

Source: Siano Mobile Silicon

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FTS' Charging and Billing in the Cloud Successfully Deployed by Australian Billing Bureau

FTS Express(TM) on Virtual Infrastructure Offers Highly Flexible Solution for Australian Service Provider

HERZLIYA, Israel, August 8, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    FTS, a global provider of billing, customer care and policy control
solutions for communications and content service providers, today announced
that an Australian billing bureau has deployed its FTS express
[http://www.fts-soft.com/category/fts-express ] product on virtual platforms
and in the cloud. The billing bureau provides billing services for
communication service providers in Australia. It is using FTS' solutions to
provide charging, billing and customer care services.

    By employing FTS express in the cloud, the billing bureau can offer
carrier-grade solutions to its target audience of smaller communications
service providers, which includes ISP, MVNO and VoIP providers. The
functionality and the flexibility of the FTS system were key factors in the
growing billing bureau service selecting FTS. As FTS' solutions are now
available on virtual infrastructure, the customer has also been able to
reduce its hardware requirements.

    FTS' solutions are ideal for billing bureaus. By offering its billing
solutions in a cloud-based model
[http://www.fts-soft.com/category/service-bureau ] and using virtual
machines, FTS is able to reduce the deployment time for the billing bureau's
customers. As the billing bureau grows, using FTS' products on virtual
infrastructure means that it can dynamically increase the computing power,
for example launching new services for a customer that requires additional
billing or policy control capabilities.

    "This billing bureau is the perfect example of the kind of innovative
new customers that we are working with at FTS," said Amos Sivan, CEO, FTS.
"The billing bureau approach, taking billing into the cloud, is an exciting
new way for smaller service providers to receive the same kind of
top-of-the-range billing functionality that our large carrier customers
benefit from."

    FTS express is a highly affordable, easy-to-deploy and flexible telecom
billing [http://www.fts-soft.com/category/products ] product that has been
specifically designed for entry-level ISPs, VoIP, MVNO, LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi,
and IPTV operations who want a flexible solution that provides the
foundation for future growth and expansion. The all-in-one product offers
online charging, billing, AAA, balance management, customer care,
interconnect, policy control and more.

    FTS' billing and policy control solutions' new virtual platforms can
also help large carriers move towards green IT solutions. The FTS solutions
on virtual machines use less hardware, less power, less space and therefore
also have fewer cooling requirements, all of which are important elements as
many carriers look to find solutions that are more sustainable and
environmentally friendly.

    About FTS

    FTS is a leading provider of billing, customer care and policy control
solutions for communications and content service providers. By analyzing
events from a business standpoint rather than just billing them, FTS allows
providers to better understand their customer base and leverage business
value from every event and interaction. FTS deploys its full range of
end-to-end, stand-alone and add-on telecom billing and policy management
[http://www.fts-soft.com/category/leap-policy-control ] solutions to
customers in over 40 countries and implements solutions in wireless,
wireline, cable, content and broadband markets including multiple
cross-network installations.

    Serving the evolving needs of telecommunications providers, the
company's operations comprise international R&D locations and
strategically-located sales support offices worldwide. Further information
is available at http://www.fts-soft.com.

   
    For further information please contact:
    Joshua PR: Patrick Smith, Tel. +44(0)7734-600553,
    patrick.smith@joshuapr.com
    FTS: Moshe Peterfreund, Tel. +972-9-952-6500, press@fts-soft.com

Source: FTS

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Cloudware City Launches Innovative Subscriptions Platform Open Beta, Invites Web Content Providers to Sign up Today

WARRINGTON, England, August 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Cloudware Hosting Ltd, the revolutionary new web 2.0 SaaS company that
provides a fully managed subscriptions billing platform for web content of
any size or type, announces its open beta.

    Cloudware City has been designed from the ground up with the latest web
2.0 technologies to be the fastest and simplest way for website owners to
add subscriptions and recurring billing. Since Cloudware City has undertaken
all the hard work integrating into the latest and greatest web platforms
such as WordPress and Joomla, getting recurring billing working for a
website can take less than three minutes!

    Commented Keith Hall, CEO, "Although we can quickly and easily enable
just about any website or web application, we're particularly proud of our
WordPress and Joomla three minute installs. It sounds too good to be true
which is why we're announcing our open beta phase in which we encourage any
website owner who wants to try subscription billing to sign up and see for
themselves how easy and fast the process is!"

    Not only sites based on WordPress or Joomla can benefit, Cloudware City
offers a simple but effective authentication API (Application Programming
Interface) which has already helped publishers make that transition from
print media to online whilst retaining their subscription revenue.

    Editor-In-Chief of the International Journal of Meteorology commented,
"IJMet knew we had to move with the times and allow immediate online access
to our journals but we had no in-house knowledge. After all, we're weather
experts not billing experts! CloudwareCity got us up and running in no time
and has enabled us to concentrate on our journal whilst online subscriptions
just roll in. Even better, we have a free listing on the web app store,
something which other subscription services did not have, which has been a
superb marketing tool for us. I can fully recommend CloudwareCity to any
journal, magazine or content provider wanting to move to the web but without
loss of subscription revenue!"

    As part of the simple Cloudware City signup, content providers are also
able to market their sites on the exclusive Cloudware City Web App Store
https://cloudwarecity.com/store?ob

    For a limited period during this open beta, new members can take
advantage of a no obligation free trial to this exciting service, (extended
to 90 days free for a limited period). Details can be found at
https://cloudwarecity.com/vendor?ob

    About Cloudware City

    Cloudware City was set up specifically to address the billing and
subscription needs of online content providers. Cloudware City uses the
latest web technologies to provide easy, seamless access to a fully featured
subscription billing and authentication management platform. Delivering easy
to use subscriptions billing to content providers of all sizes allows the
content providers to concentrate on their own business whilst Cloudware City
handles subscriptions. Hassle Halved - Success Shared.

    Cloudware City can be found at https://cloudwarecity.com

    Keith Hall, press@cloudwarehosting.com

Source: Cloudware Hosting Ltd

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AVer's New AP20t and AP20s Wireless Pens Are Now Available in the US and Canada

Enjoy all the features of a slate without the bulky board or the hefty price tag

MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVer Information Inc., today announced that the AP20t and AP20swireless pens are available now in the USA and Canada. Delivering effortless mobility with advanced 2.4Ghz wireless technology, the AP20 series wireless pens allow you to remotely control and interact with any content on your PC or Mac from anywhere within a 50ft radius of the USB receiver. You now have all the features of a slate without the bulky board or the hefty price tag.

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"Gone are the days that a teacher just sits behind a desk or a professional in a cube," said Eric Yu, Product Management Director for AVer Information Inc. "With exceptional value, the AP20 pens are a great choice for educators and business users looking for devices that give them both the wireless mobility they need to truly engage with their audiences along with the editing tools they need to visually enhance their digital content."

With its ergonomic chassis design, the AP20t wireless pen fits comfortably in your right or left hand. Easily control the cursor, open files, or scroll through documents by simply pressing down on the pen's tip. You can even write precisely with digital ink to mark up documents and presentations with your own handwriting. Add an image from an AVer document camera into your PC or Mac environment and now you can doodle, sketch and personalize all your teaching and instructional materials. Even more, you can directly connect the AP20t to the AVer F50 document camera and annotate on images without a computer.

Capable of working with or without the AP20t pens, the AP20s Student Pack brings in an added layer of collaboration by allowing 6 students to interact with each other and the lesson material from their desks. Simply use the bundled A+ software to duplicate course materials into separate windows for multiple students to simultaneously write down their response to a math equation, spelling bee or science lab.  Test lesson comprehension, stimulate discussion and increase student participation from even the shy and quiet backseat students.

Pricing and Availability

The AP20t is priced at $199.00 MSRP while the AP20s is priced at $599.00 MSRP and are now available. For more information about AVer's classroom presentation products, please visit us at http://www.averusa.com/presentation or call Toll-Free at 1-877-528-7824.

About AVer Information Inc:

AVer designs, manufactures and develops award-winning solutions that have a meaningful impact on the way we teach, communicate and protect. Our product portfolio includes AVerVision Document Cameras, Wireless Pens, HD Video Conferencing and Hybrid DVR Surveillance Solutions. We also maintain a deep commitment to our community and the environment by supporting local programs and employing stringent green manufacturing processes.

CONTACT
Kris Rangarajan
AVer Information Inc. USA
(408) 457.3309
kris.rangarajan@aver.com

SOURCE  AVer Information Inc.

AVer Information Inc.

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

Cooper Lighting Introduces a Series of Metalux Retrofit Kits Offering Significant Energy and Labor Saving Solutions

New contractor-friendly fluorescent retrofit families save time and money while improving light quality.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has introduced a series of four contractor-friendly Metalux fluorescent retrofit kits designed to meet and exceed today's energy needs and guidelines while improving light quality. The Metalux Commercial, OpticaHP, Archos(TM) and Cruze(TM) retrofit kits consists of architecturally-inspired designs that update a building's look and value, while offering a wide range of features and benefits that save energy, time and money when compared to similar new construction T8 or T5 luminaire offerings.

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Featuring Cooper Lighting's Advanced Retrofit Technology(TM), the retrofit kits include unique construction features, such as one-piece tool-less reflectors with "squeeze and fit" mounting capability and Ready-Set(TM), the industry's first patented captive and secure self-tapping screws. Additional contractor-friendly features include pre-wired ballast and assembly, no parts bag, and fast, easy installation in less than 10 minutes. These new retrofit kits fit into most existing luminaires and can upgrade troffers and parabolics as shallow as 3-1/2 inches. Available in 2' x 2' and 2' x 4' sizes with T5/T5HO and T8 lamp options, these kits can provide up to 60 percent energy savings over standard three- or four-lamp T12 or T8 luminaires.

Metalux's Commercial, OpticaHP, Archos(TM) and Cruze(TM) retrofit kits were developed around one platform that combines the latest optical, energy-saving lamp and ballast technology to create an environment that consumes less energy without any loss in effective lighting. In addition, Cooper's retrofit kits offer an optional WhiteOptics(TM) reflector. This highly reflective substrate improves light output, quality and distribution over existing luminaires that use specular aluminum in many educational, office and retail environments today.

Unlike the Metalux Commercial, OpticaHP, Archos(TM) and Cruze(TM) retrofit kits from Cooper Lighting, many current industry retrofit solutions offer energy savings without improving upon the lighting quality or aesthetics within the workspace.

Cooper Lighting has made a significant investment in people, resources and technology to ensure the company provides first-class solutions to its customers' lighting challenges, offering a range of indoor and outdoor LED lighting products and corresponding accessories, all of which are specifically designed to maximize energy and cost savings. For additional information, click here.

To learn more about Cooper Lighting's Metalux retrofit solutions or its comprehensive offering of energy-saving products, visit http://www.cooperlighting.com.

About Cooper Lighting

Cooper Lighting, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc, is the leading provider of innovative, high quality interior and exterior lighting fixtures, controls and related products to worldwide commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential and utility markets. As lighting technologies have advanced over the years, Cooper Lighting has been at the forefront of the industry in helping businesses and communities leverage the latest technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enrich the quality of the environment. For more information, visit http://www.cooperlighting.com.

About Cooper Industries

Cooper Industries plc is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2010 revenues of $5.1 billion. Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards and meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market positions and world-class products and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2010 fifty-nine percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and thirty-nine percent of total sales were to customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2011. For more information, visit the website at http://www.cooperindustries.com.

    Contact:    Karin Martin, Karin Martin Communications
                (630) 513-8625
                Kmartin41@aol.com

SOURCE  Cooper Industries plc

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

Forget the Sharks. Audi Will Offer Its Fans R8 GT Content With Real Bite Next Week

HERNDON, Va., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cable television is replete with specials that concentrate viewer attention on topics as diverse as sharks and cupcakes over the course of seven days. In that spirit, Audi is declaring next week "R8 GT Week" to celebrate the arrival of a limited-edition supercar with real bite and a profile that can only be described as sweet.

Between Monday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 12, Audi will release daily video segments that highlight the exceptional performance and the emotional styling of the newest addition to the acclaimed Audi R8 lineup. Filmed at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., the videos feature legendary Audi racer Emanuele Pirro providing his impressions of the Audi R8 GT.

Pirro offers a unique perspective on Audi performance since he won three of his five 24 Hours of Le Mans victories while driving the Audi R8 LMP1 prototype racecar.

"When I drove the R8, I thought it was impossible to produce something better," Pirro said. "Well, Audi surprised me once again by building the limited-edition R8 GT. The result is a fantastic car both on the race track and on the road which is very difficult to achieve. It is a fantastic pleasure to drive this car."

The video series will be featured across the rapidly growing Audi USA social media platforms. Next week's video series will be hosted on the Audi R8 Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Audi-R8/225986164093977) where previews of Audi R8 GT segments can be found today.

Additionally, each installment will be posted on the Audi USA YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/audiusa). Regular updates will be featured on the @audi Twitter profile, and downloads will be available at http://www.audiusanews.com.

Overall, the Audi R8 GT represents the engineering attention to detail for which Audi is known. It joins the R8 V8 and R8 V10 Coupe and Spyder models as the pinnacle of Audi performance. Production is limited to 333 units worldwide with only 90 vehicles destined for the U.S., making the Audi R8 GT an attractive performance machine for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

With pricing that starts at $196,800 (excluding $1,250 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges), the 2012 Audi R8 GT receives significant exterior modifications aimed at enhancing its already stellar handling, and it is powered by a modified 5.2-liter V10 FSI engine that produces 560 horsepower (35 hp more than the R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro and the R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro). The 2012 R8 GT employs the R tronic sequential manual transmission. This pairing produces a top track speed of 199 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds. Overall, the Audi R8 GT will provide drivers with high lateral acceleration and a low center of gravity.

The signature Audi ASF® lightweight construction of the Audi R8 GT, combined with extensive use of lightweight carbon fiber body parts reduces the weight by approximately 180 pounds when compared to the Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro. Key carbon fiber components are the rear hatch, spoiler and diffuser.

The Audi R8 GT continues the heritage of mid-engine configuration with quattro® all-wheel drive that has distinguished all R8 variants. The axle load distribution of the R8 GT will be 43/57 front/rear. Integrated into the front differential is axle-load-optimized torque split with self-locking differential in the rear axle.

To convey its limited-edition nature, the Audi R8 GT will come with a variety of exclusive interior and exterior touches. Each car will have a numbered gearshift knob. The instrument cluster will be white with the R8 GT logo and the interior will feature carbon matte inlays. The seats, headliner, steering wheel and handbrake lever will be black Alcantara® with contrast stitching. Door sills will include aluminum inserts with the R8 GT logo.

The limited U.S. allotment of 90 Audi R8 GT models is sold out, adding to the ongoing momentum for the supercar lineup, which includes the original Audi R8 4.2 quattro® equipped with an eight-cylinder engine, the V10 Audi R8 5.2 quattro and Spyder versions in both engine sizes. In July 2011, Audi R8 sales overall increased 128.1%, boosting  year-to-date sales by 57.7%.

ABOUT AUDI

Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. During 2010 Audi was the top performing luxury brand in Europe, and broke all-time company sales records in the U.S. Over the next few years, AUDI AG will invest nearly $16 billion on new products and technologies. Visit http://www.audiusa.com or http://www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.

SOURCE  Audi of America, Inc.

Audi of America, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Dahncke, +1-703-364-7414, Mob.: +1-703-229-2549, mark.dahncke@audi.com; Brad Stertz, +1-703-364-7440, Mob.: +1-703-344-1320, brad.stertz@audi.com, both of Audi of America Communications

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

The article sites the inspiration from it's tablet email interface, but I notice that it looks a lot like Outlook, Thunderbird, or just about any other desktop email client. I happen to like the feature and have already turned it on.

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Preview Pane, which is now available in Gmail Labs, allows users to simultaneously preview parts of an email while reading or replying to others. Users of Gmail for iPad or Android will instantly recognize the interface — its design is directly inspired by the email service’s mobile web apps.

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Like Netflix and Hulu, we can soon get HBO content streamed to consoles. The ability to stream every HBO show ever at anytime on a console sounds pretty awesome to me. If there's a billing option that circumvents by cable provider, I may be a new customer of theirs....

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No time table has been announced, but we'd be surprised if the service didn't launch on consoles within a year or so. Although there are no price details at this time, given that the service is free to HBO subscribers on other platforms, we expect the same for consoles.

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Nissan Launches Information-Rich "On Vehicle Graphic" QR Code Campaign Across All 2012 Nissan Vehicles

- Quick Response (QR) Code Window Sticker Added to All Vehicles, Providing Enhanced Interactive Customer Shopping Experience -

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan today announced that it is the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to offer Quick Response (QR) codes on individual vehicle window stickers across its entire lineup, beginning with 2012 models.  Rolled out in June with the launch of the 2012 Nissan Altima and Sentra, the QR codes link consumers to additional vehicle information, providing a free, enhanced interactive shopping experience via the most popular web-enabled iPhone, Android and BlackBerry devices.

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"Nissan's new QR code program puts important decision-making information at shoppers' fingertips while on dealership lots, helping sales personnel make a more effective presentation, as well as providing customers with a 'silent salesperson' if they are shopping the lot after hours," said Jon Brancheau, vice president, Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc.  "It's a true mass market effort across all products and all Nissan dealerships nationwide - part of our pledge to bring innovation to every aspect of the vehicle design, buying and ownership experience."

The Nissan "On Vehicle Graphics" system utilizes QR code technology, which is easily accessed by a large group of customers through a wide array of QR code readers.

Key information available through the QR codes includes:

    --  Specific vehicle information, including grade walk, key features and
        available accessories
    --  Video based product overviews
    --  Image gallery
    --  Incentive offers
    --  Dealer inventory
    --  Request a quote capability
    --  Join mailing list request
    --  Dealer location support

"Initial consumer response, based on early 2012 Altima QR code availability, has been extremely encouraging, with consumers viewing multiple pages and requesting follow-up information regarding current offers and inventory," said Brancheau.  "It's one more way Nissan helps the consumer by delivering content on their terms."

About Nissan North America

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing.  Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 and 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  More information about Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.NissanUSA.com and http://www.Infiniti.com.

About Nissan

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010.

With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands.  A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award.

For more information on our products, services and commitment to Sustainable Mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

SOURCE  Nissan North America

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CONTACT: Josh Clifton, +1-615-725-1767, josh.clifton@nissan-usa.com

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

i GET IT Adds "Fundamentals of GD&T" to its Engineering Training Course Portfolio

DETROIT, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- i GET IT, the online self-paced training solution for engineers from Tata Technologies, announced that "The Fundamentals of GD&T" is now available in its exclusive portfolio of online self-paced training for engineers.

This comprehensive fundamentals course covers the ASME Y14.5M-1994 Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) standard. While the course is designed for engineers, it is applicable as well for anyone involved in design, drafting, purchasing, manufacturing, estimating, and the inspection of parts and assemblies. Particular emphasis is placed on professionals primarily involved in design and manufacturing, and those responsible for quality. The full course is structured in 16 distinct units, to provide highly detailed GD&T knowledge and is offered at $295 per user.

This i GET IT GD&T training material is available in two courses:

1.Introduction to GD&T: This five-hour introduction course is presented in five units to provide the student with key introductory GD&T knowledge. As a bonus to engineering professionals, this Introduction to GD&T is included, at no additional charge, in i GET IT Platinum Training Bundles for the following courses: Autodesk Inventor, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, and Siemens NX.

2.Fundamentals of GD&T: This 12-hour comprehensive fundamentals course is presented in 16 units to provide fully detailed GD&T training.

"Offering this industry-leading training course is part of the overall strategy of expanding the i GET IT library to address all of the engineer's needs," said Dan Miles, Vice President iPRODUCTS. "Beyond training and skills enhancement, i GET IT offers engineering professionals a full portfolio of courses and engineering support to keep individuals and organizations continuously increasing their productivity."

After completing the i GET IT GD&T Fundamentals course, David Hayden, of Texas, had this to say, "I have been working in and around machine shops since the mid-70s, and was first exposed to GD&T in the early '80s. Had I only known the three big concepts of GD&T (that I learned in this course) I would not have made the costly mistakes I have made over the years."

This course was developed in cooperation with Applied Geometrics Inc. (AGI), an organization that has been designing and delivering GD&T training to the engineering community for more than 20 years.

i GET IT provides engineers in more than 60 countries with a world-class user experience including online training, online technical assistance, and engineering industry news. To preview the new course, visit: http://www.myigetit.com/vault/course-topic.aspx?id=132

Autodesk, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Inventor are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. CATIA is a registered trademark of Dassault Systemes. Seimen's NX is a trademark of Seimens PLM.

About Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies, founded in 1989 and a part of the Tata group, is a global leader in Engineering Services Outsourcing (ESO) and Product Development IT services solutions for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) to the world's leading automotive and aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers. Tata Technologies is headquartered in Singapore, with regional headquarters offices in the United States (Novi, Michigan), India (Pune) and the UK (Coventry). The company has a combined global work force of more than 4,500 professionals serving clients worldwide from facilities in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. http://www.tatatechnologies.com

About i GET IT®
i GET IT provides online self-paced training for engineers. The i GET IT training course library contains courses and tutorials for today's leading design software and industry topics. i GET IT also enables you to publish your own training content to share knowledge within your organization. Providing ongoing training and knowledge management within your organization develops BETTER engineers. The journey of becoming BETTER is ongoing and requires continuous improvement. BETTER engineers are more productive, innovative, produce higher quality, and are motivated. To learn more about i GET IT visit the website here: http://www.myigetit.com.

SOURCE  Tata Technologies

Tata Technologies

CONTACT: Daniel Saad, Director of Communications - NA, +1-248-426-1841, daniel.saad@tatatechnologies.com, Technical: Dan Miles, Vice President - iProducts Tata Technologies, +1-248-426-1750, dan.miles@tatatechnologies.com

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

American Airlines Launches DealFinder 2.0, Helping Customers Spend Less Time Searching and More Time Saving

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines has enhanced the customized fare-search process by upgrading DealFinder(SM),( )its downloadable desktop tool that sends customers automatic, personalized fare alerts and special discounts via their computer desktop. This upgraded version, called DealFinder 2.0, is compatible with Mac® computers from Apple®, as well as with Windows® and Linux® computer operating systems.

Along with greater compatibility, DealFinder 2.0 offers:

    --  A new design that requires less computer memory space and works
        effortlessly with your computer
    --  The ability for customers to set notifications for up to 10 desired fare
        searches; also, customers can now access their saved searches from
        multiple computers, so they never miss a fare alert
    --  Additional ways for customers to save, with customized promotions and
        exclusive offers available only to DealFinder users

How Does it Work?

DealFinder 2.0 is easily downloaded onto a computer desktop and alerts customers if fares matching their pre-selected searches become available. Customers simply enter where they want to go, how much they'd like to spend, their travel dates and how many people will be traveling. DealFinder 2.0 lets customers know the current lowest fare and then keeps checking for their desired fare. If it finds a match, customers will receive an alert right on their desktop. Customers can even specify their preferences on destination types - such as beach/resort, golf, or ski destinations - and can receive exclusive promotions just for DealFinder members each time a match to their preferences is offered.

"Our customers invest a lot of time looking for deals, so we're pleased to be able to offer a convenient way for those exciting deals to find them," said Richard Elieson, American's Managing Director - Interactive Marketing. "We continually strive to improve the travel experience for our customers, and DealFinder 2.0, with its added convenience and improved savings, can make shopping for airline tickets easier than ever."

To get the new version of DealFinder 2.0, visit http://www.aa.com/dealfinder. Customers who have the previous version of DealFinder on their computer will need to uninstall it and download the new version. For instructions and more information on DealFinder 2.0, visit http://www.aa.com/dealfinder.

About AA.com

With more than 1.6 million site visits per day, AA.com is American's largest distribution channel and the best place to do business online with the airline, 24-7. At AA.com you can conveniently search for and book low fares and award travel; select seats; make hotel, rental car, destination activity, and cruise reservations; get flight arrival and departure information; sign up for flight status notification and even check in and print boarding passes. You can also manage your AAdvantage® account at AA.com, as well as sign up to receive emails from American, and get customized DealFinder(SM) alerts and other special offers. Additionally, customers who purchase tickets at AA.com get a lowest-fare guarantee. AA.com has twice received the World Travel Award for World's Leading Airline Internet Site and has received multiple site awards from various organizations.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® serve 250 cities in 50 countries with, on average, more than 3,600 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve approximately 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 145 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).

Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.

The address is http://www.aa.com

SOURCE  American Airlines

American Airlines

CONTACT: Stacey Frantz, Corporate Communications, Fort Worth, Texas, +1-817-967-1577, mediarelations@aa.com

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

Destiny Image Films Announces the Official Release of Their Newest Feature Film: The Lamp -- Just Believe

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent film makers finally have a true partner in distribution with Destiny Image Films.

The Lamp is the second feature film released in less than 10 months from Trost Moving Pictures, The Narrative Television Network and Destiny Image Films.

From the executive producers of 2010's holiday best-seller, A Christmas Snow, Jim Stovall (best-selling author of The Ultimate Gift) and Tracy Trost have hit another 'home run' with The Lamp. The movie is based on the novel by Jim Stovall.  The Lamp has been awarded 5 out of 5 Doves from The Dove Foundation and approved for all ages.

The Lamp is a heartwarming story of faith, hope and charity with something special for audiences of all ages. Starring Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman), Jason London (The Man in the Moon and Dazed and Confused), Meredith Salenger (The Journey of Natty Gann), L. Scott Caldwell (Lost, The Net), Sarah Brown (Cold Case, The Closer), Muse Watson (NCIS and I Know What You Did Last Summer) and Cameron ten Napel (A Christmas Snow) and featuring a cameo appearance and special interview with Steve Forbes, this movie moves the heart and warms the soul. Touching on major social issues, The Lamp brings hope to anyone who has ever gone through a divorce, the loss of a child, foster care, adoption, marriage or physical disability.

The Lamp is now available on digital platforms including Amazon, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Vudu, Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3.

The Lamp is being released on DVD on September 27, 2011.

Destiny Image Films is currently booking executive producer Jim Stovall on radio and television throughout the United States.

Please contact Joel Nori for additional information including; complimentary screeners to review, promotional give-a-way products, and booking information for Jim Stovall, Tracy Trost and the cast of The Lamp.

Website:  http://www.destinyimagefilms.com

SOURCE  Destiny Image Publishers

Destiny Image Publishers

CONTACT: Joel Nori, +1-717-530-2132, jdn@destinyimage.com

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

ZocDoc Launches in Phoenix Area, Offering Doctor Appointments Instantly Online

Over 120,000 Medical Appointments Now Available in the Phoenix Region on ZocDoc

PHOENIX, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today ZocDoc, a free online service for patients to instantly book appointments with doctors, launches in the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. ZocDoc is improving access to healthcare by allowing patients to find local doctors, sort by location and insurance plan, read verified reviews, and book appointments online at ZocDoc.com. Patients can also find nearby doctors and make appointments using the free ZocDoc App for iPhone and Android.

As of today, appointments with primary care physicians, obstetricians/gynecologists, dermatologists and dentists are available in greater Phoenix. More than 120,000 appointments with nearby doctors are available in the Phoenix area on ZocDoc. Additional doctors, specialties and appointment times will be added in the coming months.

To use ZocDoc to find a nearby doctor and book an appointment, patients visit the ZocDoc website or use one of the free ZocDoc Apps to enter their location, insurance accepted and the type of medical provider they wish to see. ZocDoc then shows physicians' schedules in real-time, in addition to verified credentials and reviews written by patients in order to help patients choose a doctor that best fits their needs. Patients simply select a time slot and complete a brief checkout process to book an appointment. ZocDoc then sends email and text message reminders with a map to the doctor's office to help patients remember to attend their appointments.

Currently, new patients in major U.S. cities like Phoenix must wait nearly three weeks on average to get an appointment with a doctor, according to a study by national health care search and consulting firm Merritt Hawkins & Associates. ZocDoc brings much-needed efficiency and transparency to the health care system, resulting in shorter wait times for patients. Forty percent of all appointments scheduled by ZocDoc users occur within one day, and more than 60 percent of ZocDoc appointments take place within three days.

"Phoenix area doctors have welcomed ZocDoc into their offices in order to provide better service for their existing patients and attract new clients to their practice," said Cyrus Massoumi, ZocDoc co-founder and CEO. "As of today, patients in Phoenix can expect to save time and avoid hassle when finding a doctor and booking a medical appointment."

Dr. Oliver Kharraz, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of ZocDoc, looks forward to helping Phoenix residents improve their health. "By allowing patients to find doctors who accept their insurance and can see them on short notice, ZocDoc cuts down on costly out-of-network fees and unnecessary trips to the emergency room," said Kharraz. "By lowering health care costs and improving wait times, we hope to see more Phoenix patients taking advantage of doctor appointments available in their neighborhood to get the care they need when they need it."

Phoenix is the tenth city to receive ZocDoc service. The website currently offers appointments in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Phoenix. To learn more about ZocDoc, please visit the ZocDoc press room. Keep up on the latest ZocDoc news on the ZocDoc blog, via Twitter or on Facebook.

About ZocDoc

ZocDoc, founded in 2007, is improving access to healthcare by enabling patients to search for doctors, sort by location and insurance accepted, read verified reviews, and instantly book an appointment online or via the free ZocDoc Apps for iPhone and Android. There are more than 5 million medical appointments available on ZocDoc. Approximately 700,000 people use ZocDoc to find a doctor or dentist each month.

Press Contact:
Allison Braley
ZocDoc
(212) 933-9907
allison@zocdoc.com

SOURCE  ZocDoc

ZocDoc

Web Site: http://zocdoc.com

SafeCardID.com Now Retailing in Zenius ID Card Printers

Leading ID printer supplier, SafeCardID.com has added the new Zenius ID card printers to its extensive range of products offering customers an eco-friendly, easy-to-use printing machine.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Zenius ID printer is now part of the product range being offered by SafeCardID.com, a leading retailer of ID card printers, ID card software and other safety and security products.

Manufactured by France-based company Evolis; Zenius ID card printers are innovative, modular printers. The compact, one-sided color printers deliver superior print quality and can be used for a variety of card and badge printing purposes including but not limited to employee ID cards, payment cards, loyalty cards, student IDs and transportation passes.

"We are very excited about adding the Zenius ID card printers to our catalogue. With its new design and software, it is one of the best products in the market and customers will definitely find it a user-friendly printer that produces top quality results," said Greg Stephens, founder of Safe-Card ID (http://www.safecardid.com/).

The Zenius functions on Evolis' newly redesigned printing engine and software architecture as well as other enhanced consumables. The printer utilizes the new Evolis Premium Suite ID card software which includes a range of configuration and printing management options. The software also provides for easy printer monitoring via pop-up notifications on the user interface - with an overall improvement in user-printer communications.

While redesigning, Evolis has also kept environmental friendliness in mind. The Zenius ID printer is the first eco-designed printer that uses recycled material, which can in turn again be recycled for minimum environmental impact. It is also low energy for the consumer and complies with the stringent ErP European Directive.

"The Zenius is a compact, virtually noise-free printer ideal for any environment. It is not only eco-friendly but does not compromise on print quality either," said Stephens.

The new Zenius ID card printers are available in its Classic version for immediate purchase via SafeCardID.com. The Expert version is expected to become available late 2011.

About SafeCardID.com:

Safe-Card ID is based in Charlotte, NC and offers a number of photo ID card printer systems and supplies, custom ID card printing and child safety products. The company's founder, Greg Stephens, is dedicated to helping companies and their employees stay safer.

SOURCE  Safe-Card ID Services, Inc.

Safe-Card ID Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Stephens of Safe-Card ID Services, Inc., 1-888-485-4696

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

hotels.com Celebrates 20 Years with 20 Days of Savings

20th Anniversary Sale offers great deals on properties around the world.

DALLAS, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Back in 1991, the year the World Wide Web was launched,  the Hotel Reservations Network (HRN) was founded as a toll-free phone service offering discounts on hotels in major U.S. cities. HRN eventually evolved into a booking website, hotels.com®, in 2002. Now, two decades after it was originally founded, hotels.com  is offering free hotel nights at some of its most popular properties, as well as a $20 credit for another stay when booking with a Mastercard® card, in honor of the anniversary.  Rooms must be booked online by August 20 for travel between now and December 15.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110805/DA47948)

In 20 years of operation, hotels.com has achieved significant milestones:

    --  Hotels.com now offers almost 140,000 properties in 18,000 locations
        around the world.  With the variety of hotels available, a traveler
        could book a stay in a different hotel every night for more than 383
        years.
    --  In 2011, hotels.com was named "Best Overall Customer Experience"
        according to a study by Keynote Competitive Research that examined nine
        of the top online travel websites in the U.S.
    --  77 hotels.com websites exist globally, on all continents except
        Antarctica.

"We are thrilled to celebrate our 20th anniversary by offering discounts to our loyal customers, many of whom have been with us from the very beginning," said Taylor L. Cole, APR, director of public relations and social media for hotels.com.  "Hotels.com has grown dramatically since its creation, and we're excited to continue expanding our network of hotels and customers."

Beachfront Relaxation

Travelers looking to soak up the sun can do so at The Inn at Carillon Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida. This three-star property offers guests access to a private beach, along with a full-service spa, four outdoor pools and two hot tubs. For those who like to stay active while on vacation, there are also outdoor tennis courts and a health club. In honor of the hotels.com 20th anniversary, guests who book three nights will receive the fourth night free.  Rates at The Inn at Carillon Beach start at $139 per room per night.

City Getaway

For travelers eager to take in the sights on the West Coast, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego is located in the heart of Mission Valley, San Diego, near the San Diego Zoo and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.  Guests who book two nights at the property through the hotels.com 20th Anniversary Sale will receive the third night free. Rates at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego start at $139 per room per night.

To book your hotel room or to find other hotel discounts, visit http://www.hotels.com or call 1-800-2-hotels. Celebrate the past 20 years of hotels.com by taking a Trip Down Memory Lane at the hotels.com Facebook page. Other news is available at our media room: http://hotels.mediaroom.com.

About hotels.com

Hotels.com® is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering more than 140,000 properties in over 60 countries from national chain hotels and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts. Hotels.com is the smarter way to book travel by offering  welcomerewards®, an industry leading loyalty rewards program; the real opinions of other travelers captured in over two million Guest Reviews and;  a Price Match Guarantee, so that those booking with hotels.com can be assured they are getting the best deal, either online or by speaking directly to a travel expert at 1-800-2-HOTELS 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit hotels.com. Hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE). Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom and Twitter via http://www.twitter.com/hotelsdotcom or visit the hotels.com Travel Smart Blog for consumer and business travel information. Get clayed at http://www.clayyourself.com. Detailed Hotel Price Index data is available at: http://www.hotel-price-index.com, hotels.com, A Smarter Way to Book(TM).

Hotels.com and the hotels.com logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of hotels.com, LP. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2011 hotels.com, LP. All rights reserved. CST # 2083949-50

SOURCE  hotels.com

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hotels.com

CONTACT: Lily Karp, of Ruder Finn for hotels.com, (212) 715-1696, karpl@ruderfinn.com; or Taylor L. Cole, APR, hotels.com North America, (469) 335-8442

Aiseesoft Brings Special Summer Holiday Gifts: Up to 67% off Coupon Codes

BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Good news for all customers, Aiseesoft is launching a summer holiday marketing promotion -- "Special Summer Holiday Gifts from Aiseesoft". From now until August 10, 2011, all users can get the wonderful Blu-ray, DVD and video converting software with a great discount. Here we provide users with two discount coupon codes - the 67% off coupon code (AISE-SHO) for Blu-ray Converter Ultimate, and the 20% off coupon code (AISE-HLD) for Video Converter (Windows and Mac), and DVD Ripper (Windows and Mac).

Aiseesoft Blu-ray Converter Ultimate is a multi-functional Blu-ray converting software package, which is packed with Blu-ray Ripper, HD Video Converter, iPod Transfer, DVD Copy, and MP3 to DVD Burner. With this software, you can conveniently rip any Blu-ray/DVD disc to video/audio files, convert any video/HD video to other formats, transfer files between computer and iPod, burn DVD from all your audio files, copy DVD disc to DVD folder or ISO, and burn DVD folder or ISO to DVD disc. For more details, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/blu-ray-converter-ultimate.html.

Aiseesoft Total Video Converter can help users convert any popular video file, such as MP4, MKV, WMV, AVI, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, FLV, 3GP, DivX, VOB, etc. with perfect output video quality. Also this video converting software owns powerful video editing features, such as trimming video segment, cropping video frame, watermarking video, and joining videos together, and so on.

For Windows users, please visit http://www.aiseesoft.com/total-video-converter.html;

For Mac users, please go to http://www.aiseesoft.com/video-converter-for-mac.html.

Also Aiseesoft prepares wonderful DVD ripping software - DVD Ripper, which is able to rip any DVD movie to popular video and audio formats. And the amazing DVD movie editing features can assist you to create a customized output video file. Also this DVD converting software is available in two versions for both Windows users and Mac users - DVD Ripper and DVD Ripper for Mac.

All the Blu-ray, DVD and video converting software supports all popular portable devices. So with these amazing software, you can convert the interesting Blu-ray/DVD movies to your iPad, iPhone, PSP, Android phones, BlackBerry, and other devices. Moreover, you can convert the HD video recorded by your camera and freely enjoy the videos recording the happy time during the summer holiday. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/special/summer-holiday-2011.html.

System Requirements for Windows Version

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

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

System Requirements for Mac Version

OS Supported: Mac OS X v10.4 - v10.7

Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA (800×600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher

About Aiseesoft Studio

As a professional multimedia software provider, Aiseesoft Studio is dedicated to developing the best multimedia desktop applications to help the Windows and Mac users smoothly convert, edit and transfer various video/audio files. In order to meet users' various requirements, Aiseesoft Studio constantly brings in new ideas, technologies, etc. To Aiseesoft Studio, user satisfaction is a consistent pursuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com.

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Alva Jones, +86-134-6675-9823, pr@aiseesoft.com

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

HTC Expands Cloud Services with Dashwire Acquisition

TAOYUAN, Taiwan, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today announced the acquisition of Seattle-based Dashwire, Inc., the maker of the Dashworks platform that provides mobile and web applications, enabling people to easily setup and personalize their smartphones, and seamlessly access their mobile content across multiple screens and services.  Dashwire will become a wholly owned subsidiary of HTC.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110602/SF13378LOGO)

"Cloud services are key to delivering the promise of connected services to our customers," said Fred Liu, president of engineering and operations, HTC Corporation. "People want access to all of their important content wherever they are on any device. The addition of Dashwire's cutting-edge sync services and deep mobile cloud experience strengthens our ability to deliver these services in a more powerful way."

HTC will utilize Dashwire's cloud sync and device set up products to extend the HTCSense.com cloud services it launched last year.

"Dashwire was founded with the conviction that mobile cloud services would fundamentally change how people create, connect with and share their content across their devices," said Ford Davidson, founder and CEO of Dashwire. "HTC shares the mobile cloud computing vision with Dashwire which makes it exciting for us to be joining the HTC family to drive even more innovation in this space."

About Dashwire, Inc.

Dashwire, Inc. was founded in 2006 to help people get the most out of their mobile device experiences by seamlessly integrating the device and world it captures with the web. Dashwire is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. The company is backed by Trilogy Equity Partners and Best Buy Capital. For more information about Dashwire, please visit http://www.dashwire.com.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.

SOURCE  HTC Corporation

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110602/SF13378LOGO
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HTC Corporation

CONTACT: HTC PR, +1-425-639-7000, htcpr@waggeneredstrom.com

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

The combination of ViXS and Symmetry will allow rapid adoption and rollout of new technologies to an ever more complex Connected Home Device ecosystem.

HAWTHORNE, CA, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Symmetry Electronics, a leader in
design-oriented electronic component distribution, and ViXS Systems, a
multimedia solutions innovator, ink deal to provide high quality video
and audio solutions to customers in the Americas and China.

"We are pleased to promote ViXS Systems' advanced media processing to
our video/audio customer base. ViXS' exciting product portfolio
includes technologies that are in high demand today, such as advanced
transcoding together with complete system-on-chip solutions. ViXS'
products are perfect for applications including digital TV, set-top
box, advanced consumer electronics and networked storage devices," says
Gil Zaharoni, CEO for Symmetry Electronics. "ViXS has demonstrated
clear leadership in the media entertainment and consumer markets and
distinguishes itself from other solution providers with their
pre-integrated hardware and software development kits. This will allow
our customers to quickly test, evaluate and develop new products,
giving them the ability to launch superior products within ever
decreasing development time frames."

"We chose to partner with Symmetry Electronics due to their extensive
video focus and their ability to provide leading-edge solutions to
their customer base," says Sally Daub, President, CEO and Director of
ViXS Systems. "We can also reach a larger customer base by utilizing
Symmetry's technical capabilities and seasoned sales force to promote
advanced solutions from ViXS."

About ViXS Systems, Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.(http://www.ViXS.com) is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for
processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and
audio allowing seamless multimedia control, conversion, and
connectivity between many classes and sizes of digital entertainment
device. A leading fables semiconductor company with headquarters in
Toronto, Canada, ViXS Systems supplies advanced System-on-a-Chip
semiconductors, software solutions and hardware reference designs for
the world's top manufacturers of Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes,
Personal Video Recorders, PCs, Network Attached Storage devices,
Residential/Home Gateways and Blu-Ray players/recorders, Surveillance,
and Broadcast/Infrastructure equipment.

About Symmetry Electronics Corporation

Founded in 1998, Symmetry Electronics is a global supplier-authorized
electronics distributor, providing value-added distribution of
technology products, solutions and services to industrial and
commercial markets. Symmetry Electronics is ISO 9001:2008 certified and
offers electronic components, modules and solutions for a variety of
customers across the globe through their sales offices or from their
award-winning eCommerce Division, http://www.SemiconductorStore.com. For more information on Symmetry Electronics or to view their complete
line card, visit http://www.SymmetryElectronics.com.

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

CONTACT: Press Contact:
Patty Steiman, Vice President
Symmetry Electronics  David Jones
ViXS Systems
(416) 646-2000
djones@vixs.com

Inmarsat Launches Voice Distress Service on FleetBroadband

LONDON, August 5, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile satellite
communications services, has announced the commercial availability of a new
voice distress service on FleetBroadband.

    The free-to-use service ensures that, in the event of an emergency, all
non-priority telephone calls underway on the vessel's FleetBroadband are
interrupted, connecting the caller directly to a Maritime Rescue
Coordination Centre (MRCC). The new voice distress service requires a simple
software and hardware add-on, which provides a 'red button' for one-touch
easy use.

    The new service also utilises the enhanced capability of the
FleetBroadband network, as it simultaneously sends an email to the MRCC and
network controllers to alert them to a call, providing additional data such
as vessel name, identification and position.

    The development of a voice distress service on FleetBroadband was
supported by the European Space Agency and the UK's Technology Strategy
Board.

    Inmarsat is the only mobile satellite operator to be approved for use
within the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS), and the
introduction of a voice distress service with red button access is the first
step in obtaining compliance for FleetBroadband with GMDSS.

    "This is a first for FleetBroadband, and demonstrates our on-going
commitment to providing essential safety and distress services for
seafarers," said Peter Blackhurst, Head of Maritime Safety at Inmarsat.
"This new red-button voice distress service is ideal for vessels of all
types and sizes because it's backed by a highly-reliable network that offers
99.9 percent connectivity at all times."

    Thrane & Thrane is the first manufacturer to support the service with
its Sailor 3771 Alarm Panel. Other terminal manufacturers are expected to
follow shortly.

    FleetBroadband users who need emergency assistance, but who don't have
access to the red button voice service, can still use Inmarsat's 505
Emergency Calling facility, which routes calls free of charge to an MRCC.

    About Inmarsat

    Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile
satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing
reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments,
enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be
used on land, at sea or in the air. The company's services are delivered
through a global network of more than 400 distribution partners and service
providers operating in 100 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2010,
Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$1,171.6 million (2009: US$1,038.1
million) with an EBITDA of US$696.1 million (2009: US$594.2 million). For
more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com.

Source: Inmarsat plc

John Warehand, PR Manager, Inmarsat, Tel: +44-20-7728-1579, Mob: +44-7739-778-128, Email: john_warehand@inmarsat.com

Nefsis Multicore Parallel Processing Accelerates Business Video Conferencing

Not your grandfather's video conferencing - cloud computing and parallel processing make multipoint HD video with live sharing fast and fluid over existing networks and personal computers

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5, 2011, /PRNewswire/ -- Online services innovator Nefsis® provided commentary today on the key role played by its parallel processing software in delivering multipoint HD video conferencing sessions to business users over existing networks and personal computers. The latest generation of video conferencing technology - including parallel processing, cloud computing, and dynamic scalable video - powers Nefsis easy-to-use online services putting secure, high-quality video conferencing sessions within the reach of virtually any employee at any size business.

As a video conferencing application grows to multiple external participants and more advanced live sharing tools, so does the requirement for more network infrastructure components such as multichannel units, desktop gateway and collaboration servers. Cloud-computing eliminates these infrastructure requirements by providing all these capabilities over shared resources in the cloud. In addition to eliminating these infrastructure components, Nefsis further accelerates multipoint HD video by virtualizing conference rooms closer to participants and applying its end-to-end, parallel processing software technology.

"This is not your grandfather's video conferencing, limited to large corporate boardrooms only. Now virtually anybody can enjoy business-grade, high-quality video with live sharing anywhere they have Internet access," said Allen Drennan, Nefsis Chief Technology Officer.

Nefsis uses software parallelism at each software end-point and virtual conference server. The cloud-delivered software uses all available cores for encoding, decoding, and display of video and live sharing data, among other tasks. In addition, the software leverages Intel® MMX(TM)/SSE/SIMD processor extensions, further accelerating video performance. Over 95% of new desktop computer shipments include dual core processors or better, and virtually 100% include processors with multimedia extensions. Now, even telepresence-style, multipoint HD video conferencing is available to almost anyone using Nefsis and standard, off-the-shelf peripheral devices.

Nefsis multi-core parallel processing is a standard feature of its online service. For a free 14-day trial of Nefsis Professional, visit http://www.Nefsis.com.

About Nefsis

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Nefsis is a technology specialist in video conferencing software and cloud computing online services. The Company's global cloud provides multipoint HD video and advanced collaboration tools to business, government and educational customers in more than 45 countries worldwide. As compared to previous generations of infrastructure hardware solutions such as video routers, MCUs and gateways, the Nefsis cloud-based offering is less expensive, automatically maintained, and easier to expand.

For more information, please visit http://www.nefsis.com or call +1 (858) 715-0970 in the Americas or +44 (0) 870 224 0415 in the UK and Europe.

Nefsis is a registered trademark of Nefsis Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned are property of their respective owners.

MEDIA CONTACT
Xenia Moore
Phone: (858) 715-0970
xmoore@nefsis.com

SOURCE  Nefsis Corporation

Nefsis Corporation

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

Manufacturers Gain Better Data Intelligence with Integrated ERP Platform from IBM and Infor

Optimized combination of hardware and software speeds decision making and reduces administration costs

ARMONK, N.Y. and ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Infor today announced an integrated hardware and software solution designed to improve the profitability and responsiveness of manufacturers. Based on IBM's market-leading POWER7(®) family of systems and the IBM i operating system, the optimized platform with Infor's ERP LX, ERP XA and ERP System21 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is an easy to install system that streamlines manufacturing processes through automated planning, scheduling and fulfillment. It also yields new data intelligence that quickens decision making and reduces administration costs.

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The integrated system is the second set of industry-specific workload-optimized systems delivered by IBM and Infor to save companies money in the manufacturing, distribution and services sectors. The first system, which featured Infor ERP Distribution Enterprise (A+), enabled Puerto Rico Supplies Group, one of the largest distribution companies in Puerto Rico, to boost its gross revenues by 10 percent over one year and improved on-time/in-full deliveries by 23 percent. Productivity of warehouse workers rose by 44 percent for packaging refrigerated products (measured in cases per hour) and 85 percent for dry products.

"A+ is the backbone and facilitator of everything that goes on in the warehouse. We register every transaction in it to maintain full control," said Carlos Falcon, IT director at PRSG. "And we're also happy with the IBM i For Power Systems (iSeries) platform that we've used with A+. It's stable, long-lasting, and it basically runs on its own."

"Manufacturing is a process and each step can dramatically affect profitability. Gaining more visibility into processes and optimizing each step efficiently is crucial for any company wanting to compete globally," said Charles Germano, Global Alliance Executive, IBM Sales & Distribution. "By offering an integrated hardware and software solution that is already tuned to the specific tasks of manufacturers, we are simplifying the IT environment to make this transformation possible."

The new Infor Manufacturing Solution Built with IBM Power Systems package includes three years of premium support, implementation and migration services, and customizable software and service options such as Infor CRM for System i and cloud-based data recovery services. Customers can choose either IBM Power 720 Express or IBM Power 740 Express servers as the base of their high-performance IT environment with the IBM i operating system, which integrates key middleware such as IBM DB2(®) database software.

"Infor continues to demonstrate its commitment to our more than 15,000 customers running on IBM systems by enhancing and innovating our ERP solutions to bring greater efficiency and improved performance," said Jack Bullock, Vice President and General Manager, System i, Infor. "Partnering with IBM to deliver this integrated solution to help manufacturers achieve greater profitability and improved business decision making is the latest innovation that Infor is bringing to our IBM i-based customers."

More information about IBM i Solution Editions for Infor ERP is available at http://www.infor.com/systemi/.

About IBM

For more information on IBM i Solution Editions, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/editions/solutions.html.

For more information on IBM Smarter Computing, please visit http://www.ibm.com/smartercomputing.

About Infor

Infor is a leading provider of business software and services, helping more than 70,000 customers in 164 countries improve operations and drive growth. To learn more about Infor, please visit http://www.infor.com.

IBM, DB2, POWER and Power Systems are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company/product names and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Contact
Tracy Sullivan
IBM Media Relations
+1 617-693-0021
tsulliva@us.ibm.com

Dan Barnhardt
Infor
+1 678-319-8457
dan.barnhardt@infor.com

SOURCE  IBM

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IBM

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

Raytheon Debuts an Interoperable Server System With Digital and Analog Interfaces for Legacy FM Radio, P25 and 4G LTE

Open standards server connects disparate radio systems to bolster emergency fire, police communications

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has developed a new server-based system that links 4G LTE and P25 systems over the same network. This ensures that public safety officials can all stay connected when they need it most, whether a firefighter using a legacy FM handheld, an EMS technician with a P25 radio or a police officer with an LTE-linked mobile data computer in a squad car.

Suitable for a wide variety of interoperability applications, the new Raytheon server is scalable, from individual cities to large regions, as desired by each customer. The system uses gateways (such as Raytheon's recently-released ACU-5000) for local interoperability and also to convert non-IP communications (from radios, telephones, etc.) for transfer to the server. IP-based communications are brought directly to the server.

"Interoperability in a large-scale disaster is critical," said Bill Iannacci, director of Civil Communications Solutions for Raytheon's Network Centric Systems business. "Raytheon's interoperable server solution promotes customer choice, as it integrates the existing equipment of each city and has built-in ability to support next-generation communications technology. This allows municipalities to upgrade hardware, from their preferred vendors, as budgets allow."

Raytheon's ACU (Audio Connect Unit) technology initiated the radio interoperability gateway concept in the late 1990s, and the new server system assists its users by incorporating all of the lessons learned since then. High among these is the understanding that during a disaster or other type of incident that requires inter-agency interoperability, most of the links will be local. The new system maintains this local interoperability, as well as the means to control it, even if infrastructure failure breaks the network link to the server.

Raytheon Company, with 2010 sales of $25 billion, specializes in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

http://www.raytheon.com

Contact:
Peter Ramjug
978.886.7738

SOURCE  Raytheon Company

Raytheon Company

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

Lebelight Has Taken the Lead in Launching its Cutting-edge Product 150 lm 1w LED

XIAOYI, China, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Lebelight Technology Co. Ltd, Xiaoyi, Shanxi of China lunched its most energy-saving but most effective green product -- a high power LED on 12th, July 2011. 1w of its green lighting products needs only 350 mA of drive current to achieve 150-160 Luminous Flux, which has increased the world record by 70% and also reduced the cost in producing the same quantity of products. This is another world-famous breakthrough of Lebelight since its white lighting LEDs reached 98 lm on 3rd November 2010. This indicates that green lighting LEDs have gone from none to the leading position among blue, green and red lighting LEDs in terms of technology.  It also proves that China has already gone to the very front of LED research, technology and production in the whole world.

Lebelight's Xiaguang Series LEDs which includes white, purple, blue, yellow, and red lighting products ranging from 1 to 100 watts all with a life span of 60,000 hours have successfully passed the environmental and safety check by the international organisations such as ROHS, CE and the test by Chinese National Semiconductor Products Quality Control Bureau, China University of Technology and other authoritative organisations such as Yuanfang and Zhongwei which are involved in setting up the LED international standards.

About Lebelight Technology Co., Ltd.:

Lebelight Technology Co., Ltd., under the support of the Silicon Valley, specializes in developing and marketing high power LED. The innovatively specialized design, an efficient and effective team of research and production staff and the top quality products have helped us build up the name and confidence.

Lebelight has so far undertaken some of the important governmental projects such as High efficiency White Lighting LED research, Research on Light Sources of Space Shuttle Chang-E No. 1 and No. 3. It is also a lighting supplier of People's Hall of Beijing and World Expo of Shanghai, and organiser of the Lighting Exhibition of Olympic Games 2008. Lebelight is aiming at the achievement - "Make China have FOUR Three Gorges Dams" as three times of electricity that is now produced by Three Gorges Dam would be saved if 90% of lighting could be replaced by high power semiconductor lighting sources.

CONTACT:

Miss Zhao
Email:  fzhao@lebelight.com.cn
Tel:   +86-137-5317-5562
Web: http://www.lebelight.cn / http://www.lebelight.com.cn

SOURCE  Xiaoyi Lebelight Technology Co., Ltd.

Xiaoyi Lebelight Technology Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.lebelight.com.cn

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity Along Heavily Travelled I-69 in Fishers

Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity

FISHERS, Ind., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers who travel, live or work along one of the busiest roads in central Indiana, I-69 in Fishers, are expected to experience improved mobile broadband coverage    and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T*. The company announced today that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network in Fishers.

"As our community is growing, so is the need for enhanced wireless coverage in order to stay connected with friends, family and the office," said Fishers Town Council President Scott Faultless. "Investing in our community is the right thing to do, and we're excited that companies like AT&T continue to view us as a prime location to enhance their wireless networks."

The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to four cell sites throughout Fishers to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.       

"The leadership of the Fishers Town Council has helped Fishers become one of the fastest-growing and most-dynamic communities in the state," said AT&T Indiana President George S. Fleetwood. "We are excited to again invest in our customer experience in Hamilton County and look forward to more good news in the near future."

This network improvement is part of AT&T's planned $20 billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks in 2011. AT&T invested more than $225 million in its wireless and wireline networks from 2008 through 2010 in the greater Indianapolis area and nearly $925 million statewide.

"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience everywhere they use their mobile devices, including major routes like I-69 in Fishers, as well as the surrounding homes and businesses. As part of the Fishers community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Brian Ducharme, vice president and general manager, AT&T Indiana and Michigan. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Fishers. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 26,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Indiana or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

*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.

** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.  A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. 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.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Tammy Rader, AT&T Public Relations, Indiana, +1-317-850-9665, Tr9839@att.com

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

Discover More Than 100 Festivals and Events in the Hawaiian Islands with Free iPhone App

"Festivals of Hawai'i" App Now Available on iTunes for iPhone, iPod and iPad Devices

Searchable Database of Things to Do in Hawai'i Now at Visitors' Fingertips

HONOLULU, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On every island, on any day, Hawai'i celebrates. Now visitors to Hawai'i can discover more than 100 events in the islands through the Festivals of Hawai'i's new smartphone application. The Festivals of Hawai'i app, sponsored by the Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state's official tourism agency, is now available for download on iTunes for iPhone, iPod and iPad devices. The app is free and puts information about Hawai'i's unique cultural festivals and celebrations at the fingertips of those planning a vacation in paradise, as well as those who have already arrived.

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"Festivals of Hawai'i brings together both locals and visitors to celebrate cultures and traditions in our islands," said HTA president and CEO Mike McCartney. "This new mobile app is an effective marketing tool that not only delivers helpful information but also shares our unique island experiences and provides a taste of our rich cultural diversity to the world."

Search by Island

When opening the app, the user can select any of the six Hawaiian Islands to see what's happening that day. Islands include Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Maui and Hawai'i. Events closest in date will appear first.

Search by Category

The four most popular categories featured at the bottom of the homepage are: Hawaiian, Arts & Music, Cuisine and Sports. The user may select one of these categories or choose "More" to see the full range of categories.

The 12 categories are:

    --  Hawaiian: Hula, Hawaiian music and Hawaiian culture
    --  Arts & Music: Concerts, art exhibits and shows
    --  Cuisine: Food and wine events
    --  Sports: Ocean and land activities
    --  Ethnic Culture: Non-Hawaiian cultural events including Korean, Japanese,
        Chinese and more
    --  Agriculture: Farmers' markets
    --  Education: Seminars and conferences
    --  Nature/Eco-Tourism: Plant shows and botanical garden tours
    --  Signature Events: Hawai'i's most prominent festivals and parades
    --  Health/Wellness: Spiritual and healing events
    --  Technology: High-tech shows and events
    --  Other

Search by Location

The "Near Me" button pulls up and displays events closest to users based on their location in the Hawaiian Islands.

Event Profiles

Each profile includes a photo along with a brief description of the event. Selecting "Favorite" bookmarks the event, while Facebook and Twitter links enable users to share the event with friends.

GPS Capabilities

Selecting "Directions" will pull up Google maps so that the user can obtain directions to the event of choice.

"This app helps to simplify life for travelers who are looking for things to do in our islands," said HTA Tourism Brand Manager Michael Story. "As technology evolves, we will continue to look for new and innovative ways to deliver information to Hawai'i visitors."

While the first phase of the mobile app development features festivals and events sponsored by HTA, the next phase will widen the searchable database to include other events happening in Hawai'i. All events featured in the app are imported from http://www.gohawaii.com/festivalsofhawaii.

For more information on Festivals of Hawai'i, download the app on iTunes, "like" the page on Facebook at Festivals of Hawaii, follow @FestivalsHawaii on Twitter or visit http://www.gohawaii.com/festivalsofhawaii.

The Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA) is the official agency for tourism for the State of Hawai'i.  Among its responsibilities, the HTA is charged with setting tourism policy and direction; developing and implementing the State's tourism strategic and marketing plan; managing programs and activities to sustain a healthy visitor industry; and coordinating tourism-related research, planning, promotional and outreach activities.  The HTA serves as a critical bridge linking state government, island communities, visitors, and the visitor industry, and aims to contribute successfully to a good quality of life for Hawai'i residents through tourism.  For more information, visit http://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org.

SOURCE  Hawai'i Tourism Authority

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Hawai'i Tourism Authority

CONTACT: Huy Vo, Senior Account Executive of Bright Light Marketing, +1-808-275-3014; or Michael Story, Tourism Brand Manager of Hawaii Tourism Authority, +1-808-973-2274

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

Fans of Band blink-182 Treated to Exclusive, Behind the Scenes Experience, Courtesy of AT&T

DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is over. After an eight year hiatus - blink-182 is back and ready to get up close and personal, giving fans a chance to:

    --  Travel alongside the band for several tour stops
    --  Participate in a live chat with band members
    --  Win prizes such as VIP concert tickets and merchandise
    --  Receive daily updates from the tour via a fan-penned blog
    --  And more . . .

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AT&T* has teamed up with blink-182 as the band's new single "Up All Night" hits the charts - leading up to the official release of their album, "Neighborhoods," available September 27. Using the dedicated blink-182 tab on AT&T's Facebook page, fans can access special content from the band's 2011 Honda Civic Tour, throughout which blink-182 will be using the HTC Status(TM) to post daily updates.

"We are looking forward to returning to the stage and bringing some amazing new music to our loyal fanbase," said blink-182. "Since our last tour and album in 2003, social media has become such a critical part of day-to-day life - from checking in on our families from the road - to connecting with friends and fans in a highly interactive way. With AT&T's support, via the HTC Status(TM) and Facebook programs, this tour is really going to deliver the most in-depth experience for our fans."

Details around unique opportunities to engage include:

    --  On the Road with blink-182 - A national search to identify a young,
        creative multimedia storyteller to join a production team and go on the
        road with blink-182. The winner will document the inner-workings of the
        tour, interviewing the band along the way and recording a performance -
        all while getting paid. To learn more and apply, visit the blink-182
        tab. AT&T and Wayfinder.TV, a youth documentary production program
        founded by Dragonfruit Studios, are providing this opportunity.
    --  The "blink-182 Film Festival You Didn't Know You Entered" - Fans who
        have made a YouTube video set to blink-182 music may soon find
        themselves in the band's newest video for "Up All Night." After an
        online search of over 14,000 videos of user-generated content, several
        were selected to create the ultimate mashup compilation. Using these fan
        videos, Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus are also hosting an online 'awards
        show' recognizing their favorites with comical superlatives such as,
        "Video with the Best Use of Dad's Bank Account." The mashup video and
        awards footage will be released this week.
    --  blink-182 and U-verse - Coming this fall, AT&T U-verse® will create a
        multi-screen experience for fans giving them access to videos and
        performance highlights from the 2011 Honda Civic Tour.

HTC Status, Best Buy and blink-182

Best Buy shoppers who purchase a HTC Status(TM) will receive a custom blink-182 mobile application, preloaded with the band's new single, two exclusive live tracks, a photo gallery and additional footage. The mobile application will update to include the full-length album, "Neighborhoods," this fall.

The HTC Status(TM) is available in AT&T stores and online at att.com for $49.99 after a two-year contract. (Minimum $15 data plan required.)  Also available in Best Buy stores as well as Best Buy Mobile standalone stores and BestBuy.com. Best Buy features an exclusive white and mauve edition of the phone. (Minimum $15 data plan required).

For more information on AT&T, please visit http://www.att.com. For more information on blink-182, please visit http://www.blink182.com or http://www.hondacivictour.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.

Important Information: Limited-time offer. Mobile broadband coverage and other coverage not available in all areas. See coverage map at store for details. Two year agreement with qualifying voice plan and a minimum $15 a month smartphone data plan required. Subscriber must live and have a mailing address within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activation fee applies. Equipment price and availability may vary by market and may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to returns; thereafter up to $325. Some agents impose additional fees. Other conditions and restrictions apply. See contract 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. 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.

Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Elizabeth Smithgall of AT&T, +1-404-986-1823, esmithgall@attnews.us

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

AFINGO.com Relaunches, Including Must-Have MATCH Feature Connecting Designers and Manufacturers

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AFINGO.com, the online platform that is changing the way fashion does business, is relaunching its website to offer a host of new tools and features. On the heels of their lauded New York [https://www.afingo.com/articles/things-to-learn-from-the-afingo-fashion-forum-new-york ] and L.A. Fashion Forums [http://www.afingo.com/articles/afingo-fashion-forum-los-angeles ] the pioneering site for designers is expanding its reach to create the ultimate tool for any fashion designer looking to transform their business.

AFINGO has a single, unique purpose: to help designers turn their ideas into profitable ventures by connecting them with the content, suppliers, and insider knowledge needed to start or expand a successful apparel or accessory business. It's the secret weapon every designer has been waiting for -- from the self-taught ingenue working out of her living room to the creative director at a multi-million-dollar label, all can find essential tools for business growth and efficiency. The key engine for users is the new AFINGO MATCH, a unique tool for business creation and development that will benefit designers at any stage.

MATCH is the first service to offer connections, matching fashion designers with manufacturers. It eliminates the time-consuming and expensive process of finding a high-quality contractor - a process that can place huge hurdles in the path of new designers and test the mettle of the most seasoned pros. AFINGO has scoured multiple countries, met people in their factories and offices, and gathered specific data so that users can be matched with the services that best fit their needs. With MATCH, users have instant access to a worldwide database of factories, all of which have been vetted and pre-screened to meet AFINGO's standards. As such, a wedding-dress designer can get a list of wedding dress manufacturers in her location within minutes. A designer looking for swimwear fabric from South America will find a reliable and high-quality supplier, all at the click of a mouse.

Even better, MATCH offers solutions for every step in the production process, with a database packed with patternmakers, technical designers, graders, fabric suppliers, and both cut-make-trim and full package factories. It creates direct communication between the contractor and the customer, cutting out months of meetings and searches that could result in a mistake that costs thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars. MATCH is the foremost tool for managing sourcing, so designers can successfully run their businesses easily, efficiently, and profitably.

In addition to MATCH, the relaunched site offers helpful content including a step-by-step guide to getting started, or growing an existing business. The site's new GET IT MADE feature fills in gaps in any designer's business knowledge, with in-depth editorial content focusing on four crucial stages:

    --  IDEA: Essentials to help inspire and focus creativity at the initial
        stages.
    --  BUSINESS: A 360-degree perspective on the business of fashion, from
        writing business plans to securing investors.
    --  PRODUCT: Everything designers need to define and refine their products,
        from price points to sizing.
    --  PRODUCTION: The nitty-gritty of producing and shipping inventory with
        improved efficiency.

Other new features include MY STUDIO, which provides a space for designers to create projects, manage styles, store relevant articles, and connect with contractors.  And, significantly, there's a feature for contractors: MY OFFICE offers workflow management tools and ways to chart the progress of individual customer projects, providing an efficient and valuable way to monitor which projects are the most profitable.

About AFINGO:

AFINGO is the first online platform to help fashion designers turn their vision from sketchpad to production to sale by providing expert advice, as well as vetted development and production resources. AFINGO combines a fashion sensibility with a highly functional utility, becoming an invaluable tool for designers to Get It Made(TM). Through their unique combination of real-time events and ground-breaking online resources, AFINGO is lifting the curtain on fashion and opening up the channels to information, education, communication and connection. For more information visit http://www.afingo.com

SOURCE  AFINGO

AFINGO

CONTACT: Laura Rubin / LLR Consulting, +1-212-674-5333, or +1-917-861-2036, laura@llrconsulting.com

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

Urbanite and WTMD Team With SocialToaster for the Great Baltimore Check-In

BALTIMORE, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Urbanite Magazine and listener-supported WTMD (89.7 FM) have teamed with SocialToaster to promote the Great Baltimore Check-In. The Check-In, a social networking game that helps players learn more about Baltimore, runs through September 30. Anyone with a mobile device can play.

Social marketing tool SocialToaster lets Urbanite and WTMD easily spread the word about the Check-In through multiple social networks thanks to supporters of the game, called Ambassadors. By signing up to be a Check-In Ambassador, new and existing players can share news about the Check-In - and score points toward prizes.

"SocialToaster amplifies our presence in social media in a very important way," says Urbanite publisher Tracy Ward. "We know that we find more players each time we toast. It has been an important component of our marketing plan."

Additionally, a drawing will be held exclusively for Check-In Ambassadors on Friday, August 5. The prize? A $50 gift certificate to Talara Restaurant and Wine Bar in Harbor East. Also on Friday, a Flash Event will take place at 7 p.m. in Baltimore's Belvedere Square, where 10 players could win an author-signed copy of Dishing Up Maryland.

"We're excited to have the opportunity to work on such a cutting-edge project with Urbanite and WTMD," says SocialToaster creator Brian Razzaque. "We're especially pleased to help people realize all of the great things happening here in Baltimore."

For more information about The Great Baltimore Check-In and SocialToaster, visit http://www.thegreatbaltimorecheckin.com or http://www.socialtoaster.com.

Contact:
Jo Yun
(443) 393-2600 x225
jyun@socialtoaster.com

SOURCE  SocialToaster

SocialToaster

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

United Concordia Offers Online Jigsaw Puzzles

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Concordia, administrator of the TRICARE Dental Program, is now offering online dental-themed jigsaw puzzles. The games are designed as classic jigsaw puzzles and range in difficulty from easy to hard. A timer lets the user know how long it took to complete the puzzle and the results can be shared on Facebook through an in-game link.

The puzzles are designed with the user in mind. Pieces lock into place after being correctly fitted, an image of the completed puzzle is available for viewing, and the game can be paused when the player needs a break.

"With this new release, we wanted to create an entertaining puzzle game with great images, user-friendly controls and a variety of puzzles to solve," says Sharon Duke, director of Department of Defense Marketing and outreach at United Concordia. "We created this for our enrollees, but anyone with access to the Internet is invited to play our games. Children and adults alike can work on the puzzles in the comfort of their own home without the worry of puzzle pieces getting lost or ruined," said Duke.

The puzzles are available online at http://www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com.

About United Concordia

United Concordia has administered the Department of Defense's dental program since 1996. During this time, the company has become one of the nation's largest and most respected dental insurance companies, processing more than 13.9 million claims in 2010 and maintaining a network of more than 73,600 dentists who practice at more than 149,000 locations. The company serves more than 8 million members, including 2 million active duty family members and National Guard and Reserve members and their families across the United States and around the world.

Established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Highmark in 1992, United Concordia works to provide high-quality, cost-effective dental benefits to its members. Success in satisfying members and obtaining new contracts has made United Concordia the fifth largest dental insurance company in the country. For more information on the TDP, visit http://www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com. For more information on United Concordia, visit http://www.unitedconcordia.com.

SOURCE  United Concordia

United Concordia

CONTACT: Leilyn Perri, Highmark Inc., +1-717-302-3243, leilyn.perri@highmark.com; or Sharon Duke, United Concordia, +1-717-260-6934, sharon.duke@ucci.com

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

Hauppauge Launches New Free App to Watch Live TV on the iPad

'WinTV Extend for iPad' is now available from the Apple App Store, allowing live TV to be watched on an iPad over a Wi-Fi network

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of TV tuner products for personal computers, has announced the launch of the 'WinTV Extend for iPad' application optimized for Apple's iPad and available at no charge in the App Store. 'WinTV Extend for iPad' allows Hauppauge WinTV Extend customers to watch their favorite TV programs live on their iPad in the home via their Wi-Fi network, or outside of the home--in a hotel, at an airport etc.--any place their iPad has an Internet connection via Wi-Fi.

The 'WinTV for iPad' app is available at no cost from the Apple App Store. To find it, search for 'WinTV.'

The 'WinTV Extend for iPad' application delivers enhanced TV watching features such as a better iPad screen format, easier navigation of TV channel lists, landscape and portrait TV watching modes, and better network utilization on Wi-Fi networks. In addition to watching live TV, a user who has recorded TV programs using a PC-based Hauppauge TV tuner can watch those recordings on their iPad. Like live TV, these pre-recorded TV programs can be watched in the house or anywhere the user has an Wi-Fi Internet connection.

The Hauppauge live TV system has two pieces: a TV transmitter which runs on a home or office PC, and the 'WinTV Extend for iPad' TV receiving application which runs on the iPad. The live TV transmitter can be any one of the popular Hauppauge WinTV TV tuners. These PC-based TV tuners plug into a Windows based PC and connect to a users TV source, such as a cable or satellite TV or an over-the-air TV antenna. The WinTV TV tuner uses Hauppauge's 'WinTV v7.2' application, which formats the live TV program into a form which can be watched on an iPad, and then transmits the formatted TV signal to the new Hauppauge 'WinTV Extend for iPad' application.

An overview and screen shots of the 'WinTV for iPad' app are available here:
http://www.hauppauge.com/wintv_for_ipad

Any user of a Hauppauge WinTV-HVR TV tuner, or who uses the Hauppauge HD PVR or Colossus HD receivers, can upgrade to' WinTV v7.2' at a one-time cost of $9.95 here:
http://store.hauppauge.com/SoftwareProducts.asp#cd_wintv7

About Hauppauge

Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP) is a leading developer and manufacturer of digital TV and data broadcast receiver products for personal computers. Through its Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc., PCTV Systems Sarl and Hauppauge Digital Europe subsidiaries, the company designs and develops digital video boards for TV-in-a-window, digital video editing and video conferencing. The Company is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, with R&D offices in New York, Braunschweig, Germany and Taipei, administrative offices in New York, Singapore, Taiwan, Ireland and Luxembourg, and sales offices in Germany, London, Paris, The Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Singapore and California. The Company's Internet web site can be found at http://www.hauppauge.com. Hauppauge and WinTV are registered trademarks of Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. Other product or service names herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Hauppauge Digital, Inc.

Hauppauge Digital, Inc.

CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of S&S Public Relations, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com, for Hauppauge

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