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STMicroelectronics Expands Capabilities in Convergent Home Digital Networking and Smart Grid

Completes IP and talent acquisition from Arkados, strengthening ST's position in powerline communications

GENEVA, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is enhancing its powerline communication (PLC) capabilities with the completion of its acquisition of the semiconductor assets and intellectual property of Arkados.

Arkados has been a leading player in the new industry initiative HomePlug, focused on accelerating the development and deployment of Convergent Digital Home Networking, and ST has been working closely with Arkados since late 2008 to develop best-in-class HomePlug wideband PLC solutions. Home networking via wideband PLC technology provides the key advantage of the 'no-new-wire' approach to users because high-speed home networks can be created by using the power sockets and wiring infrastructure that already exist in the home.

Today, ST is already the undisputed leader in Smart Metering, which gives consumers the ability to monitor and manage their electricity usage as never before, and in Smart-Grid Powerline Communication. ST's narrow-band PLC platforms are already extensively deployed in major smart-metering infrastructure programs worldwide. The newly acquired, additional broadband IP completes ST's offering in Powerline Communication, giving the Company an even stronger position to lead in the future broadband PLC markets, such as home multimedia networking, Smart Energy applications, and electric-vehicle-to-the-grid communication technologies, collectively known as Convergent Home Digital Networking and Smart Grid.

"ST is continuing to extend its leadership in energy management and energy savings by focusing on the most innovative technologies to deliver the applications that will allow people to enjoy the widest access to information and entertainment anytime, anywhere, while minimizing power consumption," said Carmelo Papa, Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager, Industrial and Multisegment Sector, STMicroelectronics. "We believe that the Arkados implementation of the HomePlug technologies offers many advantages in terms of size, simplicity, flexibility and future expandability over other industry proposals. Combining ST's technology with Arkados' expertise in broadband powerline communications will accelerate the widespread adoption of PLC as a backbone for home networks and smart grid," concluded Papa.

About STMicroelectronics

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

Further Information on HomePlug and Powerline Technologies

HomePlug is an industry-wide alliance (http://www.homeplug.org) whose sponsors include ST and many other top players. The Alliance's mission is to enable and promote rapid availability, adoption and implementation of cost effective, interoperable and standards-based home powerline networks and products.

The HomePlug technologies are fully compliant to the IEEE1901(1) standard for broadband-over-powerline networks and offer a complete ecosystem of interoperable technologies ensuring the forward migration path to Gigabit-class service. There are two major variants within HomePlug standard: the HomePlug GP (Green PHY), which targets 'Smart Grid' and smart-energy applications; and HomePlug AV (Audio/Video), which is the consumer standard, aimed primarily at home networking. HomePlug GP and AV are interoperable.

Home networking via powerline technology provides the key advantage of the 'no-new-wire' approach to users. Fast home networks can be created by using the power sockets that already exist in the home.

The 'Smart Grid' is essentially an intelligent and digital electricity network, and is being used to define the next generation of distribution networks for electricity. Using their home networks, consumers will be able to communicate with the smart grid, through their electricity meters, offering smarter power management for utility companies and consumers alike.

Electric Vehicle to Grid Communication will allow utilities and consumers to manage the process of charging Plug-In Electric Vehicles, providing the much needed ability to control the amount of energy consumed from the power grid during peak hours. Recently the HomePlug Alliance received a letter from the Coordination Office Charging Interface, Carmeq GmbH, representing five German automakers stating that these OEMs had selected PLC IEEE1901 Profile Green PHY (HomePlug GP(2)) as the communication technology between Plug-in Electric Cars and Charging Stations. A key objective for a global standard is the selection of a common communication technology for the physical & data link layer.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

(1) IEEE1901 is the IEEE standard for broadband-over-powerline networks (Medium Access Control and Physical Layer Specifications). The standard was approved in September 2010; final publication of the standard took place in February 2011.

(2) The HomePlug GP ("Green PHY") is a new specification developed by the HomePlug Alliance that targets smart grid / smart energy applications More details can be found at http://www.homeplug.org/tech/homeplug_gp

SOURCE  STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics

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

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

Wholesale All Kinds of Phone Cases & Phone Accessories

SHENZHEN, China, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- With the great efforts of Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading, Co. and its trading partner's help, they are pleased to announce the systematical introduction of a complete series of phone cases, including iPhone 4 cases, iPhone 3G/3GS covers and cases for various brands.

Products offered by Wuzhou Changlian are practical, useful and have the latest fashion trend designs. They are made of harmless, flexible and durable silicone material, which can easily recover to its original status by stretching or pulling, and has the advantage of a washable feature. "I cannot even believe my own eyes, my phone is just as new as the first day I bought it. Without this silicone case's protection, I cannot imagine how much dust would enter in my favorite phone," screamed out a young girl who once purchased from Wuzhou Changlian. Moreover, to meet customers' pursuit of relaxation and freshness, the company specially listed silicone, plastic or TPU cases in a cosmo set of 7 pieces, one color for each day of a week. No need to worry about changing the covers, its flexibility helps with easy removal. People can enjoy its great protection and visual bliss without a bit of concern because the cutout is designed for customers' access to the headphone hole, screen menu and button, earphone jack, dock connector, camera and volume key.

To double assure the phones' normal operation, Wuzhou Changlian specially lists a series of repairing kits, from microscopes, opening tools, power supplies to rework stations and so on. The repairing tools can also be used to repair eyeglasses, remote controllers and in occasions such as scientific labs, watchmakers and electronic shops, which offers convenience and saves great money and time.

More phone cases, phone accessories, repair tools are available on http://www.callphonecase.com.

SOURCE  Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading Co., LTD

Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading Co., LTD

CONTACT: Jenny Zhong, 86-013265737060, service@callphonecase.com

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

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network In Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH,July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in a portion of Allegheny County including Pittsburgh, Oakmont and Harmarville.

Consumer Advantages

The new cell site improves capacity on and around the Hulton Bridge and a portion of State Route 28 from Powers Run Road north to State Route 910.

Expanded 3G data capacity in the area enables more customers using notebook computers or smartphones to:

    --  Download and use apps, ranging from social networking platforms to
        GPS-enabled maps to Hollywood news;
    --  Rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes,
        entertainment news and more;
    --  Work remotely with file sharing;
    --  Quickly download and play music favorites from Top 40 to Classical;
    --  Send emails to friends, family and co-workers with picture and video
        attachments;
    --  Download and play 3D games, and;
    --  Stream video and customized radio stations.

"People across Pennsylvania are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "The more than $1.3 billion we've invested into our Pennsylvania network has kept us ahead of consumer trends, provided our customers a 3G advantage and underscored our belief that any mobile device is only as good as the network it runs on. Proactive and sustained investment has made Verizon Wireless the 3G leader in Pennsylvania and nationwide."

Harnessing the Capabilities of a Robust 3G Network

Verizon Wireless' 3G network powers many leading mobile multimedia services, including:

    --  Mobile Broadband Internet Access: Notebook computer users can access
        e-mail, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed,
        downloading a one megabyte e-mail attachment - the equivalent of a small
        PowerPoint® presentation or a large PDF file - in about eight seconds
        and uploading it in less than 13 seconds.
    --  V CAST Video: V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to
        play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their
        phones, as well as to watch dozens of on-demand videos, including
        breaking news, weather, sports highlights and entertainment clips.

In addition to enhancing its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has deployed its 4G LTE Network in 74 metropolitan areas and 76 commercial airports coast to coast covering one-third of all Americans. During 2011, the company will continue to expand its 4G footprint to include more than 175 markets by year-end. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE wireless network is the fastest and most advanced 4G network in America and offers speeds up to 10 times faster than the current 3G network.

Sustained Wireless Investment

The company has invested more than $65 billion - $6.0 billion on average every year - since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in Pennsylvania provide 3G wireless data connectivity.

Engineering America's Most Reliable Wireless Network

The company's 'America's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by test men and test women throughout the country. By traversing more than one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas-the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips around the world-the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; or Jennifer Schmitt, For Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.schmitt@elias-savion.com

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

Virtual Internet Launches Referral Program for Web Hosting Solutions

LONDON and LINDON, Utah, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Internet (http://www.VI.net), a leading provider of high availability hosting solutions for mission critical websites and applications, today announced the launch of its referral program that rewards participating partners for referring clients to Virtual Internet (http://www.vi.net/partner).

"Our program is designed to make it simple and straightforward to enhance your business with Virtual Internet," says Patrick McCarthy, Managing Director of Virtual Internet. "No tiers, points systems, or complicated payment schemes. Partners simply log into the portal, submit their leads, and then track the lead through the sales cycle until the deal is closed. Partners can see how much the deal is worth and what their commission payment is."

The program is open to partners based in the US and Europe. It features a highly competitive commission structure, appealing to anyone working with clients who require cloud hosting, managed hosting, colocation and dedicated server solutions. Participating partners can include web designers and design agencies, web developers, systems integrators, consultants, eCommerce providers, marketing agencies, and application developers that want to refer leads and ad-hoc projects.

"We understand the huge value that our partners place on their client relationships. That's why the culture at VI is one of honesty, integrity and commitment to the highest levels of service for our partners and for our customers," continues McCarthy. "VI can work with partners to help increase mind share with their customers and expand their role as trusted advisor by offering outstanding hosting solutions."

Signing up to the partner program is free and simple. Partners have access to the online referral portal where they can submit and monitor their leads and download sales enablement materials.

For more information, please visit http://www.vi.net/partner or contact the VI partner team.

Email - partners@vi.net
Phone - Europe: 0800 11 77 44, USA: 877-358-3819

ABOUT VIRTUAL INTERNET

Virtual Internet (VI) specializes in high availability hosting solutions for mission critical websites and applications. We have been delivering unparalleled hosting solutions and support services for a diverse mix of clients from within the public and private sectors since 1996. VI's technology and support infrastructure allow our highly qualified engineers to continually exceed expectations, freeing customers' internal IT resources to focus on projects directly related to their organization's core competency. For more information, visit http://www.vi.net

SOURCE  Virtual Internet

Virtual Internet

CONTACT: Kirk Maudsley, Kirk.Maudslely@uk2group.com

Web Site: http://www.VI.net

Buy.com Significantly Expands Home Improvement Selection With CPO Outlets

Leading Online Marketplace Now Features Name-Brand and Factory-Reconditioned Tools, Equipment and Accessories

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Buy.com, The Internet Superstore(TM), today announced that CPO Outlets, the nation's leading supplier of new and factory-reconditioned home improvement products, is the latest retailer to join thousands of third-party sellers in Buy.com's industry-leading retail marketplace.  Customers can now shop for more than 6,000 high-quality hammers, drills, saws and other tools, all with free shipping, through Buy.com's CPO Outlets store.

Shoppers can easily search under "CPO Outlets" at Buy.com to find everything from tool kits, floor care, ceiling fans, saws, generators, lawn care products, pressure washers, compressors and more.

"Buy.com provides customers with a wide selection and great deals for all of their household needs, along with a top-notch shopping experience that includes free shipping on thousands of products," said Neel Grover, CEO and president of Buy.com.  "The addition of CPO's product catalogue makes it easy and convenient for shoppers to look to Buy.com as a one-stop destination for all their home and outdoor projects."

Additionally, all CPO Outlets items purchased on Buy.com are eligible for rewards points through the "Super Points Program" and can be redeemed as payment toward future Buy.com purchases.

"CPO customers return again and again because we have the widest selection of products from trusted brands and offer big savings on factory-reconditioned and clearance items," said Rob Tolleson, Founder and CEO of CPO Commerce, Inc. "We're proud to be part of Buy.com's online marketplace so shoppers anywhere in the country can take advantage of our growing selection."

CPO Outlets is the newest addition to Buy.com's growing marketplace of qualified third-party retailers. The largest U.S. retail marketplace to offer a 45-day return policy, Buy.com now features more than 15 million product listings from thousands of retailers spanning more than 25 product categories, including games, apparel and shoes, books, bags and luggage, fragrance, software, sporting goods, jewelry, toys, wine and more.

To view the full catalogue of CPO Outlets products on Buy.com, please visit: http://cpo-outlets.store.buy.com/.

About Buy.com

With more than 18 million customers, Buy.com is a leading retail marketplace, focused on providing its customers with a great shopping experience and a broad selection of retail goods at everyday low prices. Buy.com offers millions of products in a range of categories, including consumer electronics, computer hardware and software, cell phones, books, music, DVDs, games, toys, bags, fragrance, home and outdoor, baby, jewelry, shoes, apparel and sporting goods. Founded in June 1997, Buy.com is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif.  Buy.com is owned by Rakuten, Japan's leading Internet Company.  Together, Rakuten and Buy.com represent one of the world's largest online retail marketplaces, offering consumers more than 70 million products from nearly 35,000 merchants around the globe.

Buy.com® and The Internet Superstore(TM) are trademarks of Buy.com Inc. 

About CPO Outlets

Established in 2003, CPO is a leading online retailer of home improvement products. CPO partners with top manufacturers and sells their products through independent brand-focused online stores. CPO operates brand stores featuring Bosch, Makita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Porter-Cable, Jet, Ryobi, Ridgid, Black & Decker, Electrolux, Stanley, Hunter and many more. CPO online stores are known for their full selection of new products and an industry-leading selection of factory-reconditioned products, offering big savings without sacrificing performance. CPO serves professional and do-it-yourself customers who value quality, savings, super fast shipping, convenience, and top-notch customer service.

SOURCE  Buy.com

Buy.com

CONTACT: Ginny Edwards, +1-714-918-8231, gedwards@golinharris.com, for Buy.com; or Susan Warm, +1-626-585-3600 ext 7007, swarm@cpocommerce.com, for CPO Outlets

Web Site: http://cpo-outlets.store.buy.com

Fujitsu Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of ScanSnap

Milestone Marks 10 years of Innovation in Productivity, Efficiency and Organization

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, announced today that it is celebrating the 10th anniversary of ScanSnap scanners and a legacy of helping customers achieve a more productive, efficient and paperless lifestyle at home, the office, and on-the-go.

"Over the years our ScanSnap models have gone through many advances - from Mac introductions to a solution for consumers on-the-go - evolving with the document imaging landscape and customer demand," said Scott Francis, vice president of marketing, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "But the success of our ScanSnap family wouldn't be possible without the support of our customers. Fujitsu would like to extend a warm thank you for all the support these past 10 years, and assure you that we will continue to strive to surpass your expectations with new scanner features and products to enrich your lives."

Fujitsu has been revolutionizing the way people manage paper, making it easier to digitize data and share information with each new generation of ScanSnap. The ScanSnap series was first introduced in Japan in partnership with PFU Limited, the Fujitsu company responsible for developing and manufacturing the scanner, with the launch of the ScanSnap fi-4110EOX in 2001. ScanSnap made its global debut in 2003 with the launch of the ScanSnap fi-4110EOX2, and in 2005 presented the world with its first Mac compatible ADF scanner, the ScanSnap fi-5110EOXM. The ScanSnap S500 was introduced the following year, enhanced with the industry's best OCR (optical character recognition) and color image processing technologies, which enables users to increase the accuracy of their scans and easily search for PDF files on their computers.

In 2007, the ScanSnap S300 was introduced as the world's smallest and lightest A4 ADF scanner in its class. Even more features were added to ScanSnap in the following years, including the series first ultrasonic sensor, which appeared in the ScanSnap S1500/S1500M, launched in 2009. The ScanSnap S1300 was introduced in 2010 and in 2011, Fujitsu debuted its ultra-portable ScanSnap S1100 scanner, offering users ultimate mobility. It was also the first model to offer inherent cloud-linking functionality, such as Scan to Google Docs and Scan to Evernote.

Win a ScanSnap S1100 Scanner & One Year Subscription to Evernote Premium

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of ScanSnap, Fujitsu is giving away ten ScanSnap S1100 scanners and a one-year subscription of Evernote Premium, to ten lucky @ScanSnap Twitter followers. For more information, please go to: http://scansnapcommunity.com/features/4268-celebrate-scansnaps-10th-anniversary-with-us.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com.

About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is an established leader in the Document Imaging industry, delivering innovative scanning solutions and services that enable our customers to solve critical business productivity issues and streamline operations. We provide cutting-edge document capture solutions for business and personal environments, backed by a comprehensive portfolio of service and support programs.  For more information about Fujitsu Document Imaging solutions and services, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa or call us at 800-626-4686.

Copyright 2011 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, pricing, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.

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SOURCE  Fujitsu

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

Logicalis UK Launches ImmersiV - a Consumption-Based 'Video as a Service' Portfolio From Desktop to Telepresence

SLOUGH, England, July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Video-as-a-Service Accelerates Adoption, Exploitation and Expansion of
Consumption-Based Secure Business Video

    Logicalis UK, today announced the launch of ImmersiV, a complete
portfolio of cloud hosted, Video-as-a-Service (VaaS) offerings, bringing
quality, on demand, consumption-based services to the enterprise. With high
definition quality desktop video services starting at under GBP30 per month
per user, ImmersiV is designed to accelerate and simplify the adoption,
exploitation and expansion of business video.

    The new portfolio includes Video-to-Video Bridging (VtoV), Secure Video
Meeting Rooms, Logicalis' own Managed Video Network (MVN), and a personal
video assistant, the VideoPA. Organisations can pay for video to match their
exact usage needs, and can access services such as external bridging to
other organisations without having to build their own discreet
infrastructure.

    "Video is now considered a truly beneficial business productivity tool,"
commented Tom Kelly, managing director of Logicalis UK, "whether for busy
executives saving time on travel, meeting more customers and suppliers
face-to-face, or using video to positively impact complex business processes
such as supply chain management, the benefit of video is no longer in
question. The only question many users now have is how quickly can I adopt
video and how can I pay for it without having to commit to a large capital
purchase?

    'ImmersiV brings a simple consumption-based model to video use, and
further demonstrates our continued commitment to enable customers to only
have to pay for what they use, and consume IT in new and innovative ways. We
want to encourage users to adopt widespread video, and do so with minimal
impact on their capital budget or strain on their IT department or IT
infrastructure. Logicalis ImmersiV makes high quality video financially and
technically viable for even the smallest of organisations."

    The services are available immediately for desktop users, small, medium
and large room systems, and Telepresence suites. The full suite of ImmersiV
services are delivered from Logicalis' UK-based cloud platform, and include:

   
    - ImmersiV - suite of endpoints, out-of-band network and
      external bridging provided as a service offers immediate business video
      value with minimal IT department impact.
    - ImmersiV VtoV - Secure hosted internal and external bridging
      (VtoV) and secure virtual rooms - connects users with suppliers and
      customers and provides access to secure virtual rooms for multi-user
      video conferencing.
    - ImmersiV Managed Video Network - reduces the need for time
      consuming and expensive network upgrades - guaranteeing Quality of
      Experience (QoE) when the existing network is not tuned for video
      services.
    - ImmersiV VideoPA - full service management of users' total video
      experience.

    "With ImmersiV, a month's high quality video service to the desktop is
now considerably less expensive than a standard return journey between
Manchester and London, and executives recognise that by not leveraging video
in normal business practice they are wasting valuable time and money,"
commented Damien Hicks, director of video services at Logicalis UK. "But,
video isn't simply about saving bottom line business costs, or not having to
wait about in airport lounges. Extending an individual's presence from their
desk or a video room system can dramatically improve customer engagement and
customer satisfaction.

    'Organisations can now adopt high definition video, as a full service,
and can directly compare the monthly cost of video enablement with the cost
of a single rail ticket, demonstrating tangible financial and productivity
ROI in the first month. With ImmersiV there is no added strain on the IT
department, and if the customer's network is not suitable for video, we can
enable immediate video adoption on our managed video network. This new
portfolio is the fastest and most efficient way of making video an immersive
business tool."

    Built on Cisco/Tandberg video infrastructure, and leveraging high
definition MOVI desktop solutions for individual users, the VaaS solution
from Logicalis is a totally integrated turn-key video environment.

    About Logicalis

    Logicalis is an international provider of integrated information and
communications technology (ICT) solutions and services founded on a superior
breadth of knowledge and expertise in communications & collaboration; data
centre; and professional and managed services.

    Logicalis Group employs over 2,000 people worldwide, including highly
trained service specialists who design, specify, deploy and manage complex
ICT infrastructures to meet the needs of over 5,000 corporate and public
sector customers. To achieve this, Logicalis maintains strong partnerships
with technology leaders such as Cisco, HP, IBM and Microsoft.

    The Logicalis Group is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the
Johannesburg and London AIM Stock Exchanges, with revenues in excess of $4
billion.

    For more information, visit http://www.uk.logicalis.com.

   
    For further information please contact:

    Andrew Parker/Jennifer Manning/Charlotte Sandy
    Cohesive Communications
    T: +44(0)-1291-626200
    E: logicalis@cohesive.uk.com

Source: Logicalis UK

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BroadSource, Integrated Mobile and Movero Technology Officially Become Movero, Inc.

Leaders in Telecom Expense Management (TEM) and Mobility Management Join to Offer Comprehensive Fixed and Mobile Communications Solution to Enterprises Globally

ATLANTA, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based Movero, Inc. announced today that it is officially operating under its new name. The new business entity, led by CEO Michael Lustig, is the result of two mergers within the past year when BroadSource, Inc. merged with Ohio-based Integrated Mobile, and the combined entity later merged with Texas-based Movero Technology, Inc. The new company, Movero, Inc., is headquartered in Atlanta, and maintains offices in Ohio and Texas.

"We're well positioned to serve as a strategic business partner to enterprises globally with our expanded service offerings and multi-tiered client support," explains Michael Lustig. "We've combined the best of each company to provide unparalleled service to our clients."

Today, Movero's comprehensive service offering includes a more competitive wireless or mobile management solution including mobile application support and device management, telecom expense management for fixed communications, multi-tiered client support services and additional capabilities to support global clients.

About Movero, Inc.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Atlanta, Movero, Inc. is a global provider of technology services that helps enterprises effectively manage fixed and mobile communications expenses and other business processes. Movero's three solutions: telecom expense management, mobility management and client support services, provide control and visibility into all areas of communications expenses while lowering costs. Clients rely on Movero for its excellent service, industry expertise and comprehensive solutions, which saves them time, money and resources. For more information, please visit http://www.moveroinc.com.

For More Information:

Aparna Sharma
aparna.sharma@moveroinc.com
678-507-1232
http://www.moveroinc.com

SOURCE  Movero, Inc.

Movero, Inc.

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

European Convention on Serious Gaming in Health care

AMSTERDAM, July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Games and Simulations Effective Tool to Improve Health Care

    On Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 October, the Games For Health Foundation is
organizing the first European convention Games for Health Europe 2011 in the
Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam. The convention provides answers to the question
in what way games and simulations are able to provide a contribution to
improved health care, and to help keep it affordable.

    Over the course of two days, sixty presentations workshops and
demonstrations will provide an insight into the latest developments in game
applications in care for the elderly, care for addicts, psychiatric care,
rehabilitation, fitness, medical education and gynecology. Organizer
Jurriaan van Rijswijk took the convention from Boston to Amsterdam: "This
convention brings together a special mix of game developers, medical
professionals and researchers who all pursue the same objective: how do
these separate worlds work together more effectively and how do we develop
games we can use effectively in training doctors and nurses, treating
physical or psychological complaints of patients, and in the prevention of
illness in general. "

    Game on prescription

    According to Van Rijswijk, games in health care are an area of huge
growth. Gynecologists for example, can use the game 'Birthplay' to practice
difficult delivery scenarios on their PC. Young cancer patients can play the
specially developed game 'Re-Mission' which allows them to deal with their
illness better, and to recover more quickly after treatments. Iraq war
veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSS) play a game especially
developed for them as part of a psychotherapy treatment plan. Van Rijswijk:
"It is a question of time, but in the near future, you will go to your
doctor and you will be prescribed a game, which alleviates the symptoms.
This convention offers a platform for exactly these types of progressive
applications."

    Target group

    The target group of the convention is the European game producers,
publishers of games and simulation games, IT companies, managers of health
institutions, policy makers of the government, researchers and Ph.D
students. The content of the conference is determined in close collaboration
with the parent organization of Games for Health in Boston in the US.
Participation in the convention costs 395 Euros in pre-registration instead
of 495 Euros. You can register at http://www.gamesforhealtheurope.org

Source: Games for Health Europe

For more information contact mr. Ysbrand Derksen, Games for Health Europe, +31-6-107-340-52 or ysbrand@gamesforhealtheurope.org

Microsoft and Wistron Sign Patent Agreement

Agreement will cover Wistron's Android tablets, smartphones and e-readers.

REDMOND, Wash. and TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Wistron Corp. have executed a patent agreement that provides broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for Wistron's tablets, mobile phones, e-readers and other consumer devices running the Android or Chrome platform. Although the contents of the agreement have not been disclosed, the parties indicate that Microsoft will receive royalties from Wistron under the agreement.

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"We are pleased that Wistron is taking advantage of our industrywide licensing program, established to help companies address Android's IP issues," said Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel of Intellectual Property and Licensing at Microsoft.

Microsoft's Commitment to Licensing Intellectual Property

The patent agreement is another example of the important role intellectual property (IP) plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant IT ecosystem. Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than 700 licensing agreements and continues to develop programs that make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio. The program was developed to open access to Microsoft's significant R&D investments and its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio.

More information about Microsoft's licensing programs is available at http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

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

GoldenSource to Discuss Data Management Strategies at Toronto Financial Information Summit 2011

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    GoldenSource Corporation [http://bit.ly/dhYIHs ], a leading provider of
Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solutions [http://bit.ly/9ygs9I ], will be
participating on a panel entitled, "Getting your house in order: succeeding
with data management," at the Toronto Financial Information Summit (FIS)
2011. Steve Engdahl, SVP of product strategy of GoldenSource, will join
representatives from the EDM Council, RBC Capital Markets, Scotia Bank and
Asset Control in the discussion taking place on July 7 at 12:05pm EST.

    The panellists will assess drivers of enterprise data management
strategies, and how data management can improve internal operations. In
addition, they will discuss the strategic, operations, IT, and data quality
implications of enterprise data management.

    "Firms in Canada and globally are realizing that any underlying problems
with core reference data can ripple throughout an enterprise, increasing
costs, eroding investor confidence and jeopardizing reputation. Rather than
operating with legacy data stored in silos, Canadian firms are proactively
centralizing and consolidating data to better manage risk and serve their
customers," said Engdahl. "As the global marketplace becomes increasingly
complex and competitive, reducing operational risk and increasing
operational efficiencies will continue to be top drivers for Canadian
firms."

    Steve will be available for interviews prior to and after his talk at
Hyatt Regency Toronto at 370 King Street West. To arrange a briefing, please
contact Sheryl Lee at the details below. The Toronto FIS 2011 will be
focusing on data management and trading technology strategies, challenges
and opportunities for Canadian financial firms working in reference data,
market data and enterprise data management. For more information go to
http://ev805.eventive.incisivecms.co.uk/static/homet.

    About GoldenSource

    GoldenSource makes it easy to manage critical reference and market data.
We offer an integrated Enterprise Data Management (EDM) platform for the
securities and investment management industry.

    Our innovative products are designed to create, maintain and distribute
a trusted golden copy. Our unique data model covers all financial
instruments, customers and counterparties, and extends to transactions and
positions. The ability to connect, organise and aggregate trusted
information reduces risk, drives better decisions and helps our customers
achieve their goals. GoldenSource solutions are used by forward-looking
banks, brokers, investment managers and service providers to reconcile
tactical departmental goals and strategic enterprise objectives.

    A proven supplier of on premises EDM solutions to the world's largest
financial institutions, GoldenSource also powers managed data services via
the innovative Powered by GoldenSource? program.

    For more information, visit: http://www.thegoldensource.com or follow on
Twitter at http://twitter.com/goldensource.

   
    For more information:
    Metia Inc.
    Sheryl Lee
    Tel: +1-917-320-6462
    Email: metiagoldensource@metia.com

Source: GoldenSource Corporation

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TI achieves first Netflix HD certification, brings new streaming capabilities to Android devices

Complete with M-Shield(TM) security technology, OMAP 4 platform enables first secure full HD streaming experience for Netflix on mobile devices to large screens

DALLAS, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today became the first partner to achieve the Netflix Silicon Reference Implementation (SRI) certification for the Netflix HD application on Android. TI's OMAP(TM) 4 platform, complete with M-Shield(TM) security technology and TI's quad-radio WiLink(TM) 7.0 connectivity combo solution, met the Netflix requirements for mobile content streaming, including the ability to run up to full high-definition (HD) 1080p video within strict security measures. This milestone reflects the strength of TI's M-Shield technology on the OMAP 4 platform and marks the first time Netflix has certified its 1080p streaming application with end-to-end protection on a mobile device.

With its dual ARM® Cortex(TM)-A9 MPCore foundation featuring TrustZone®, TI's OMAP 4 platform sets the bar for multimedia-rich Netflix experiences on today's mobile devices. It employs parallel processing for higher performance and better power efficiency, and includes engines that drive consumer-demanded capabilities such as full HD 1080p 30fps multi-standard video and more. Part of the OMAP 4 platform, TI's M-Shield security technology protects premium content and mobile devices from attacks while streaming with the Netflix application. The M-Shield solution implements a hardware-protected, trusted execution environment (TEE), which runs on the OMAP processor, yet does not require a dedicated chip or extra CPU cycles. This allows M-Shield and OMAP architecture to provide optimal playback time, while maintaining low CPU loading so it is free to run other applications.

Additional streaming security was achieved through the use of Wi-Fi-based WEP, WPA and WPA2 protocols, part of TI's WiLink 7.0 solution--the industry's only single chip to include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GPS and FM technologies.   

Smartphones and tablets running the Netflix application on the OMAP 4 platform can also connect to larger, HDMI-supported televisions as the OMAP platform's security includes HDCP encryption over the HDMI connection itself. 

"Netflix already has a rich heritage of streaming to PCs, Macs, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs,  iPhone and iPad, and many set-top-boxes, so we sought a semiconductor partner that could bring our service to the broader mobile environment smoothly and securely," said Bill Holmes, Vice President Business Development, Netflix. "TI's OMAP architecture and M-Shield security will set the stage for a high-performance, low-power, secure platform that will help Netflix members instantly watch unlimited TV shows and movies on Android devices."

"TI is proud to be the first to achieve this coveted certification and to provide the solution that ensures a strong balance of performance, security and power efficiency as Netflix experiences migrate to the mobile world," said Fred Cohen, director of the OMAP User Experience team, TI. "Our OMAP processors deliver rich, life-like experiences on mobile devices, while our M-Shield technology stands as the guard dog, protecting customer, content provider and consumer assets. It's the best of both worlds, driving new growth opportunities for Netflix in the Android marketplace."

TI worked with Trusted Logic to develop the secure middleware component (SMC), which is the OMAP version of Trusted Logic Trusted Foundations(TM). The SMC executes Trusted Logic TrustedShow(TM) and an OMAP-optimized implementation of the Netflix-required Microsoft PlayReady(TM) DRM scheme.

"This Netflix certification represents another milestone in our successful work with the TI team," said Olivier Leger, VP and General Manager, Trusted Logic. "We are thrilled to bring the most advanced features - including premium content distribution and streaming - to various consumer products in a safe, secure manner. Netflix users and stakeholders will benefit from our proven technology, now optimized for TI's M-Shield, and the best possible experiences on their mobile devices."

Support and availability

The OMAP 4 platform's Netflix certification supports Android 2.3 ("Gingerbread") today, with support for additional Android versions planned for this year. Devices with the OMAP 4 processor-driven Netflix application pre-installed will be launched in the near future.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 80,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun.  Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities.  This is just the beginning of our story.  Learn more at http://www.ti.com.

Trademarks

OMAP and M-Shield are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated.  ARM is a registered trademark, and Cortex is a trademark of ARM Ltd.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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

INTERSPORT Optimizes Virtual Environment With Expand Networks

Virtual Accelerators Protect Performance of SAP, Video Conferencing and Critical Applications Across Sporting House's International Sites

ROSELAND, New Jersey, July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Expand Networks, the leader in optimizing WANs for branch office
consolidation and virtualization, announces that INTERSPORT International
has implemented its Virtual Accelerator (VACC) to optimize SAP, video
conferencing and other critical applications between its headquarters in
Switzerland and China. Benefitting from a fully virtualized WAN optimization
solution, INTERSPORT is already experiencing 35% acceleration during the
test phase, and now plans to extend the solution to its Hong Kong office.

    INTERSPORT International is the brand management and purchasing company
of the INTERSPORT Group, which has more than 5,300 associated retailers in
39 countries. The FMCG industry requires them to constantly share and update
information on brands, suppliers, purchasing, and market rates. The
performance of the WAN is critical to this, however, the company experienced
challenges in network reliability and key application performance.

    Jicky Li, Network Manager, at INTERSPORT International, comments,
"Connectivity in China was not stable, and we were experiencing inconsistent
network performance for overseas bandwidth. This impacted productivity, and
slowed critical communication between our international offices. This was
particularly prevalent with SAP, but also other data traffic such as
filesharing and email communications."

    INTERSPORT also highlighted its use of video conferencing for internal
communications, also used to communicate with large brands such as Nike, as
a key challenge for WAN performance. Evaluating products from Juniper,
Riverbed and F5, Expand was chosen for its virtualised form factor and
superior ability to accelerate and prioritise all applications.

    "Having made an investment into creating a wholly virtualised
environment at INTERSPORT, it was critical that any new software must fully
support VMWare in order to match the virtual network. Expand was the only
product to provide this," commented Li.

    Expand's Virtual Accelerators live within, and accelerate out of,
virtual environments By leveraging the existing virtual infrastructure at
INTERSPORT, Expand's WAN optimization technology is deployed as a "virtual
image". Delivering the most advanced levels of VMware integration,
INTERSPORT can use VMware's suite of services to simply deploy, manage,
maintain and assure the Expand Accelerator Image within their existing
virtualized infrastructure.

    "After we installed Expand, traffic was smooth and user experience
consistent," Li explained. "The virtualised system in China now runs like a
LAN. Expand has also made a difference to senior execs, regularly travelling
between international offices. For them, connecting to the Exchange Server
in our Swiss HQ was difficult and slow, but with Expand's compression
techniques, this pain point has been eliminated."

    INTERSPORT has completed the implementation of Expand Networks' Virtual
Accelerators between its Swiss HQ and China. Based on the early success of
the deployment, Li and his team are now planning to extend the solution to
its Hong Kong office later this year.

Source: Expand Networks

For further information contact: Andrew Parker/Jennifer Manning, Cohesive Communications, +44(0)1291-626200, expand@cohesive.uk.com

RADWIN Launches New High Capacity 2.5 GHz BRS/EBS Solution for North America

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    RADWIN (http://www.radwin.com), the global provider of Backhaul and
Broadband Wireless Solutions, today announced the immediate availability of
the RADWIN 2000 2.5 GHz BRS/EBS solution for North America. The new wireless
point-to-point solution is ideal for 2.5 GHz license-holders such as
carriers, ISPs, public and private organizations such as educational
institutions (e.g. colleges, universities and school boards). The 2.5 GHz
band was given to these educational entities to encourage education and
community programming. License holders must demonstrate substantial use;
otherwise licenses will be reclaimed by the FCC on 11/1/2011.

    Mike Cook, General Manager North America, stated: "The RADWIN 2000 2.5
GHz new BRS/EBS offering enhances our presence in North America as a leading
supplier of high performance yet cost-effective wireless communications
solutions, while addressing the broadband demand from many different market
segments. With RADWIN 2000 2.5 GHz, operators as well as private networks
can leverage the 2.5 GHz band, one of the most sought-after spectrum
currently available. Moreover, institutions with a scholastic mission can
drive education and distance learning initiatives in urban, suburban as well
as rural markets."

    The RADWIN 2000 Point-to-Point systems set a new benchmark in
performance and robustness. Delivering up to 200 Mbps and up to 16 E1s/T1s
with carrier-grade reliability, RADWIN 2000 meets capacity requirements of
high-bandwidth applications. The solutions are affordable and remarkably
easy to install, commission and maintain.

    About RADWIN

    RADWIN provides sub-6GHz wireless broadband systems that empower
carriers and service providers to connect subscribers everywhere. Whether
voice, data, or video streaming, the company provides wireless broadband
solutions of unrivaled performance, capacity, range, and quality at the most
competitive prices. Established in 1997, RADWIN has a wide installation base
in over 130 countries around the world.

    How to contact RADWIN:

    Website: http://www.radwin.com

   
    Sales Contact
    Tel: +972-3-769-2820
    Email: sales@radwin.com

    Media Contact
    Tammy Levy
    Marketing Communications Manager
    RADWIN
    Tel: +972-3-766-2916
    Email: pr@radwin.com

Source: RADWIN

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CareTech Solutions Offers Zero Worries for Hospital CIOs

Medical Help Desk Marketing Campaign Features Worry-Free Solution

TROY, Mich., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CareTech Solutions, an information technology (IT) and Web products and services provider for more than 180 U.S. hospitals is promoting its industry-leading hospital IT help desk, Service Desk(TM), to more than 4,500 hospital Chief Information Officers (CIO) and Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIO) in a nationwide marketing campaign that launches today. The integrated program, called Zero Worries, includes direct marketing, advertising, public relations, social media and trade event activities.

"Many of today's hospital CIOs and CMIOs are implementing multi-million dollar EMR and CPOE systems that require a whole new level of IT help desk support," said Colleen Hanley, vice president of Marketing, Communication and Government Affairs for CareTech Solutions. "Cutting through the noise and getting the attention of this extremely busy audience requires disruptive messaging coming from a multitude of channels; the Zero Worries campaign does just that - speaks to their pain points and introduces a healthcare-specific solution that was built specifically for them."

For more information: http://www.caretech.com/zero.

About CareTech Solutions

CareTech Solutions, Inc., an information technology and Web products and services provider for more than 180 U.S. hospitals and health systems, creates value for clients through customized IT solutions that contribute to improving patient care while lowering healthcare costs. From implementing emerging technologies to supporting day-to-day IT operations, CareTech offers clients expert health information management services across the entire patient data lifecycle earning it the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Best in KLAS award for IT Outsourcing (Extensive) as ranked by healthcare executives and professionals in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software &  Professional Services report.

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

SOURCE  CareTech Solutions, Inc.

CareTech Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Anne Santori, APR, Public Relations Manager, CareTech Solutions, Office: +1-248-823-0908, Mobile: +1-248-312-8385, anne.santori@caretech.com

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

KDDI and Ruckus Wireless Debut the World's Largest Mobile Data Offload Network and First Nationwide Wi-Fi Access Service in Japan

New KDDI "au Wi-Fi SPOT Service" to Give Subscribers "Instant On, No-Touch Access" at over 100,000 Hotspots Planned Throughout Japan

TOKYO, and SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless(TM) (Ruckus) today announced that it has been selected by KDDI Corporation, Japan's principal telecommunications provider, to supply advanced Wi-Fi products for the world's first and largest "instant on" Wi-Fi access and mobile data offload service.

With over 32 million mobile subscribers, KDDI is leveraging advanced carrier Wi-Fi technology, pioneered by Ruckus Wireless, to offload mobile data traffic from its cellular network while providing subscribers with seamless, high-speed wireless access throughout Japan.

Subscribers of KDDI's packet flat rate plans can now use the new KDDI "au Wi-Fi SPOT" service free of charge with their au Android smartphones in over 10,000 locations initially, scaling to 100,000 locations by March 2012. With no tedious, manual configuration of the phone, KDDI subscribers can automatically access and be authenticated to KDDI au Wi-Fi hotspots using credentials embedded within each phone over highly secured and encrypted connections.

"Wi-Fi is clearly at the top of the list for service providers around the world looking for new ways to increase cellular capacity," said Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless.  "KDDI has taken a truly innovative approach to building a heterogeneous network that combines macro cellular technology, femtocells, WiMAX and Wi-Fi to address the exponential growth of wireless data traffic."

Lo noted that innovative service providers face a number of issues as they look to support the aggressive smartphone rollouts. Legacy macro-cell architectures cannot provide density of coverage for today's demanded applications such as access to rich media and social media networks.  This translates into evolved network requirements that include:

    --  varying traffic demands and traffic mix,
    --  constantly changing RF environments,
    --  capacity limitations driving smaller cell deployments,
    --  challenges in providing indoor coverage and
    --  difficulties in acquiring sites where equipment can be installed.

With Wi-Fi embedded in virtually every mobile Internet device, common hotspot services have become an important component of effective coverage for today's service providers worldwide that offer smartphones. Wi-Fi hotspots are a quick and cost-effective way for mobile operators to inject wireless capacity in areas of high usage, thereby alleviating the pressures on 3G/4G infrastructures caused by the explosion of mobile Internet data traffic.

However, the lack of integration between Wi-Fi hotspots and cellular networks has hampered operators from delivering a seamless and consistent subscriber experience to the exploding population of smartphone and tablet users. KDDI has solved this problem, through introducing innovative bundled plans that include both 3G and Wi-Fi traffic in a variety of options. The charging is unified, and access to both 3G and Ruckus-driven Wi-Fi networks is a single seamless experience for KDDI's customers.

More Devices, More Users and More Traffic Drive Infrastructure Changes

"Dramatic changes in customer behavior and the related growth in mobile data traffic from the use of smartphones are having a profound impact on user expectations, service delivery and network infrastructure build-out," said Tadashi Egawa, head of KDDI's Service Development and Wi-Fi Business Strategy Department.

The new national Wi-Fi infrastructure initiative is part of KDDI's larger 3M strategy (multi-device, multi-use, multi-network) to deliver a wide range of innovative content and services over the best network anytime, anywhere to the preferred user device. The heart of this strategy is tackling Japan's explosive data growth from the use of smartphones, tablets and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

The largest mobile data offloading service on record, KDDI's new Wi-Fi overlay leverages its national WiMAX network to backhaul data traffic from each Wi-Fi hotspot to KDDI's mobile network core.  Each Ruckus ZoneFlex(TM) Wi-Fi access point (AP) connects wirelessly to KDDI's WiMAX infrastructure - speeding deployment times and service availability, cutting operational expense and eliminating the need to provision fixed broadband access lines at each location.

"We see carrier-grade Wi-Fi products and technologies as instrumental to achieving a number of strategic objectives from enhancing the user experience to adding wireless access and capacity wherever users go, not to mention increasing the efficiency of our existing mobile infrastructure," said Egawa.

Building the World's Largest Mobile Data Offload Service

KDDI's initial focus is offloading data traffic indoors. For its first phase, KDDI is deploying more than 10,000 Ruckus ZoneFlex 7363 and 7341 dual-band 802.11 indoor access points in venues throughout Japan. A WiMAX router connected to each ZoneFlex 7300 via a USB port allows Wi-Fi traffic to be automatically backhauled over KDDI's national WiMAX network. KDDI is using Ruckus controller and network management systems to centrally manage ZoneFlex APs, and the Ruckus FlexMaster Wi-Fi system management platform to provide statistical traffic analysis, reporting and troubleshooting on a national scale.

"We selected Ruckus products and technologies because they not only outperformed competitive alternatives but were specifically designed to be easily managed and scaled to support service provider infrastructures such as ours," said Egawa. "Ruckus Wi-Fi technology is delivering much better coverage, interference mitigation and deployment flexibility that we couldn't find in any other supplier and at a cost point that enables nationwide deployment. They meet our needs and specifications for carrier grade equipment."

Smarter Wi-Fi for Service Providers

The demand for capacity and speed is driving mobile operators toward a heterogeneous network strategy -- augmenting macro cellular networks with many smaller radios in high-density locations.  While the technologies for large-scale heterogeneous networks are still in development, operators can now put in motion a deployment process with Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi.

One of the practical challenges in small cell deployments is site acquisition, a costly and time-consuming process, and literally a battleground for land grab. By deploying Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi APs today, operators can quickly establish their small cell site footprint. Future radio deployments can make use of the same mounting positions, leasing arrangement, power and backhaul systems already in place.

The Ruckus Mobile Wi-Fi portfolio brings together the complete collection of indoor and outdoor Ruckus ZoneFlex APs that can be centrally managed. All ZoneFlex APs are equipped with patented BeamFlex(TM) smart antenna technology for automatic interference avoidance, critical in assuring performance, range and reliability in unlicensed spectrum operations. ZoneFlex outdoor access points are delivered in form factors that are aesthetically suitable for street-level deployment and packaged for single pole-climber installation.

About KDDI

With more than 30 million subscribers, KDDI is Japan's second-largest mobile operator. Furthermore, together with its subsidiaries, now KDDI is the only Japanese ICT solution company that provides comprehensive services for consumers and corporate clients. With services from fixed to mobile communications and solutions, "TELEHOUSE" data centers and broadcasting, KDDI aims to be a company that creates new styles for customers' lives and corporate activities from local communities to overseas with communication as its base.

About Ruckus Wireless, Inc.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is supplier of advanced wireless systems for the mobile networking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers and corporate enterprises. Ranked as the top telecom company in the 2009 Inc. Magazine 500 list and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus Wireless has realized dramatic growth. With more than 25 patents granted to date, Ruckus invented state-of-the-art wireless technology that focuses and directs signals over the best performing paths, automatically adapting them to changing environmental conditions. This unique capability extends signal range and ensures consistent reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. The company has raised $51 million in funding from premier investors such as Sequoia Capital, Focus Ventures, Sutter Hill, Motorola, T-Ventures, Telus Ventures and Firelake Capital. The company is led by Ms. Selina Lo, president and chief executive officer. For more information, visit Ruckus Wireless at http://www.ruckuswireless.com.

Media ContactsDavid CallischRuckus Wirelessdavid@ruckuswireless.com+1-408-504-5487

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Ruckus Wireless

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

Adaptrum Demonstrates TV Whitespace Solution at Cambridge TV Whitespace Trial Launch Event

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Adaptrum, a Silicon-Valley based company developing wireless broadband solution using unlicensed TV whitespace, demonstrated its radio system at the Cambridge TV Whitespace Trial launch event in Cambridge, United Kingdom, on June 29th, 2011. Adaptrum's innovative cognitive radio technology uses any available spectrum below 1 GHz with a fully flexible architecture to support different types of services and applications, while meeting stringent interference requirements established by the FCC. As a key demonstration in this event, Adaptrum established a TV whitespace broadband connection under extraordinarily challenging propagation conditions and was able to deliver consistent high-throughput data connectivity where other wireless technologies like WiFi fell short.

In the demonstration, the Adaptrum whitespace system provided the broadband IP connectivity allowing a client-side Microsoft XBOX to stream live HD videos from the Internet. Also as part of the demo, a live XBOX/Kinect video chat was established between two XBOX/Kinect units connected through the same TV whitespace connection. These applications were demonstrated under a highly challenging radio propagation environment with more than 120 dB link loss through buildings, foliage, walls, furniture, people etc. and with severe multipath effects. To demonstrate the complete TV whitespace system, the Adaptrum radio system was also interacting with the Microsoft UK TV whitespace database for the updated channel list at Cambridge.

"We are very pleased that Adaptrum agreed to provide its TV white space system for the Cambridge TV White Spaces Trial.  In April, this same system was successfully demonstrated at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.  We look forward to working with Adaptrum in deploying this exciting new technology and demonstrating real-world uses cases and applications using TV white space," said Paul Garnett, Director of Standards and Interoperability, Microsoft.

"We are excited to provide our whitespace solution for the Cambridge trial. Such trial is exactly what we need to test drive this new technology. Today, as more people are using their wireless devices, we see an increasing gap between the demand and supply sides of wireless bandwidth. Unlicensed technology will play the key role in closing this gap, as carriers lack the incentive to invest in new infrastructures if they cannot charge more than what they have already been charging. Just as WiFi has been offloading the majority of wireless data traffic today, TV whitespace technology with its superior reach and performance will provide wireless bandwidth where WiFi cannot. Unlicensed and lightly licensed spectrum lowers the barrier of entry and encourages innovation on technology, deployment and new business model which may well be the real answer to our mobile broadband problem. We are pleased to see the world's leading technology companies are standing solidly behind this technology and helping raise the public awareness about TV whitespace so collectively we can help realize the true  potential of the public airwave," said Haiyun Tang, CEO of Adaptrum.

Contact:
Gokhan Cosgul
info@adaptrum.com
408-850-1429

SOURCE  Adaptrum

Adaptrum

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

Sercomtel Chooses DiViNetworks' Optimization Solution to Increase Bandwidth

DiViLink Expands Capacity of Sercomtel's Lines Between São Paulo and Londrina by More Than 50%

LONDRINA, Brazil and TEL AVIV, Israel, July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Sercomtel, a leading Brazilian telecommunications company, has announced
the commercial deployment of DiViNetworks IP traffic optimization solution -
DiViLink - to its link between Sao Paulo and Londrina.

    Based on its unique patented technology - DiVination, DiViLink is the
first solution that optimizes 100% of Internet traffic, regardless of
protocol, content, and application types. DiViNetworks' unique
characteristics allow Sercomtel to increase bandwidth capacity by more than
50% at peak time, on top of its already implemented optimization solutions.

    The smooth implementation in Sercomtel's network, and the immediate
bandwidth expansion effect, combined with DiViNetworks' performance
guarantee and future-proof low-maintenance technology, have made the ROI
clear and solid.

    "DiViNetworks' optimization technology further enables Sercomtel to
successfully balance the exploding demand for bandwidth and pressure to
upkeep quality of experience, with the inflating bandwidth expenditure,"
said Hans Juergen Mueller, Director of Engineering and Operation at
Sercomtel.

    DiViLink delivers more powerful results than other optimization
solutions by tackling the single largest consumer of Internet traffic -
repetitive bit streams. Working at the network level rather than application
level, DiViLink identifies bit stream patterns and replaces them with
reduced signatures at wire-speed.

    "DiViLink's performance track record indicates that our technology is
the most current and effective form of addressing traffic congestion.
Although different optimization systems are already deployed in Sercomtel's
network, masses of traffic continue to flow over the expensive links. Our
system, operating independently of application, protocol or content, is
providing guaranteed expansion of such links," commented Dr. Yair Shapira,
VP Marketing & Business Development at DiViNetworks.

    About Sercomtel

    Sercomtel is a leading operator of fixed and mobile telephony at
Londrina e Tamarana, northern Parana State, Brazil. It is the only provider
that works in public model in Brazil.

    With over 42 years of Telecommunication experience, Sercomtel has earned
the respect of the national market for its quality of service and pioneering
use of advanced technologies.

    The strong position in Londrina has created an important foundation for
growth to expand to all regions of Parana, Brazil. Sercomtel operates in the
areas of fixed telephony, data and internet in the cities of Ibipora, Cambe,
Rolandia, Arapongas Apucarana, Maringa and Cornelio Procopio.

    Besides telephony, Sercomtel operates in the areas of call centers,
internet and cable TV.

    For more information, visit http://www.sercomtel.com.br

    About DiViNetworks

    Founded in 2004, DiViNetworks is a global provider of IP traffic
optimization solutions for ISPs and Networks Operators, with a proven global
footprint, serving dozens of tier-1 service providers worldwide.

    DiViNetworks scalable solutions enable its customers to maximize the
efficiency of data delivery over their networks, allowing them to achieve a
dramatic reduction in operational expenses while enhancing user experience.

    For more information, visit http://www.divinetworks.com.

   
    Contact person:

    Enga. Rosangela Barros Tonon
    Data and Transmission Coordination - NOC
    Sercomtel S.A. Telecomunicacoes
    E-mail: rosangela.tonon@sercomtel.net.br

    Contact person:
    Dr. Yair Shapira
    VP Marketing and BD
    DiViNetworks
    +972-3-769-0202
    E-mail: info@divinetworks.com

Source: DiViNetworks

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New Highline Technical Innovations Website Aimed at Boosting Sales of Groundbreaking Fuel Supplemental System

FARMINGTON, Ark., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Highline Technical Innovations, Inc. (HTI) has announced the recent relaunch of its website, highlineinnovations.com, which has been redesigned to better inform visitors about the company's state-of-the-art product line including the new Wildcat Hydrogen Booster. The website was developed by Adair Creative Group located in Bentonville, Ark. 

"Our vision is to have a website that informs visitors about HTI and allows customers to see the upcoming availability of our products," says HTI Chief Executive Officer Charlton Coats. "We are extremely pleased with the website Adair Creative Group has created and believe this will have a dramatic and positive impact on our revenue streams."

The site revamp is just one of many recent efforts to communicate to the public the wide range of innovations and technologies this Arkansas-based company has to offer. Coats said to look for more announcements in the near future as the company takes measures to increase HTI's visibility as a producer and manufacturer of high quality, economical and environmentally friendly products.

Adair Creative Group will continue to assist in the development of the website as HTI grows and the company's needs change. Both Coats and Adair Creative Group CEO David Adair expect the website to evolve into a full e-commerce site, which will allow customers to order the Wildcat Hydrogen Booster and other products over the web. Adair said he is excited to partner with HTI and sees the site as a great opportunity to inform the general public about how the Wildcat Booster can cut their fuel costs -- something he said he was excited to learn about.

"We wanted this new website to educate visitors about the big savings available from this unique product line," said Adair.  "The Wildcat Booster series of products is simply amazing. Whether you own a single car or a fleet of commercial trucks, the Wildcat can make a real impact on your fuel economy bottom line."

About the Wildcat Hydrogen Booster

Typical combustion engines are less than 20 percent efficient in transferring the energy contained in gasoline into usable energy. Only one out of each five gallons of fuel is utilized to power a vehicle; four out of five gallons are lost to heat and friction.   

The Wildcat Hydrogen Booster maximizes fuel efficiency by dispensing a controlled release of hydrogen at a customized level for each engine. When hydrogen is introduced within the engine at an acceptable concentration, a more efficient burn takes place. This allows engines to utilize more energy from fuel-reducing pollutants that usually exit the tailpipe. The exhaust now runs at a lower temperature and reduces carbon, heat and friction. The result is a fuel savings of up to 30 percent and a change of the makeup of gasses being released into the atmosphere.

Visit highlineinnovations.com for more detailed information on how this process works.

About Highline Technical Innovations, Inc.

HTI is a publicly traded corporation (PINKSHEETS: HLNT)  dedicated to producing innovative, high quality products that are economical and good for the environment. HTI's subsidiaries include Highline Hydrogen Hybrid Inc., maker of the Wildcat Hydrogen Booster, a supplemental fuel system that increases fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines, both diesel and gas, in applications such as cars, boats, tractor-trailer rigs and agriculture and industrial equipment. Another subsidiary, Hoss Motor Sports, has designed and developed an off-road commercial utility vehicle and is in the process of manufacturing the UTV with joint venture partner Dong Feng Motors of China.

The company maintains offices and manufacturing sites in Northwest Arkansas.

For more information on HTI, visit highlineinnovations.com.

Contact: Cyd King
(479) 684-2745 (office)
(479) 263-8473 (cell)
cyd.king@cjrwnw.com

SOURCE  Highline Technical Innovations, Inc.

Highline Technical Innovations, Inc.

Web Site: http://highlineinnovations.com

Hitch a Ride With Certeco

LONDON, July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - City IT Firm Says Socialising Together is Key to Success

    Certeco, a specialist IT consultancy, launched a fleet of branded taxis
this month to round up workers for its monthly networking event.

    The bright blue taxis are part of a new branding awareness campaign
which aims to highlight Certeco's commitment to its service culture while
bringing a splash of colour to the financial district.

    Certeco, which runs an event in a City pub each month, believes that
networking in an informal environment is vital in keeping staff morale high,
particularly when the economic climate is challenging.

    Managing Director Gary Davies said: 'Socialising together is ever more
important in the current business climate.

    'That is why we have employed a specialist team clad in company colours
and branded taxis to round up its disparate workforce for our monthly
Connect networking meeting.

    'Keeping morale high is essential to keep us in the driving seat.'

    The taxis feature profiles of different members of the team on the back
of the tip-up seats. Videos of the Certeco team can now be found on the
company website - http://www.certeco.co.uk - with details on what it is like
working at the fast expanding firm.

    The company, which counts 12 of the largest financial services
organisations among its clients, offers specialist IT planning
[http://www.certeco.co.uk ] and consultancy, and has seen rapid growth since
its launch in October 2009.

    It has offices in London, Ipswich and Edinburgh and has a workforce of
over 100.

    Certeco's next networking event will take place at Williams Bar,
Artillery Lane on 21st July.

    If you would like to attend please contact Certeco on +44(0)20-70360347

    About Certeco:

    Certeco is a UK based business services company specializing in Business
Change Planning, Programme Management, Quality Management and Testing. It
provides consultancy services to many of the UK largest businesses. Certeco
go beyond the traditional boundaries of a software testing service by
providing a more holistic approach to the IT business change lifecycle. In
particular they offer services to the business departments implementing IT
to enable them to manage and control IT implementations effectively. For
more information, visit http://www.certeco.co.uk

Source: Certeco

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First High-Risk Online Biller Becomes Official Payment Institute

AMSTERDAM, July 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Verotel one of world's oldest Internet Payment Service Providers (IPSP)
is the first high-risk billing service to be awarded a PSD license. This
achievement is a renewed secure standing worldwide for Internet Merchants.
An Internet Payment Service Provider is processing Credit, debit cards and
other payment solutions online for merchants. The PSD license provides
Verotel officially a "payment institute" certificate issued by the Dutch
Central Bank.

    The Verotel customers have the additional protection and confidence of
an official EU license that you won't get with any US-based high-risk
billing services. The Internet Payment Service Provider already boast a
flawless record of never missing a payment. The PSD License offers the
merchants further assurance because they know that the Dutch Central Bank is
monitoring each transaction.

    The international online E-Commerce market is growing each year in
Europe as well as for Domestic countries. The need for a most trusted
billing provider handling the online payments for merchants selling their
products and services online is becoming more crucial. Verotel has predicted
this trend a couple years ago and prepared the organization to become PSD
licensed in February 2011.

    The PSD provides a system of licenses for Internet Payment Service
Providers, lays down information requirements regarding payment services,
and lists rights and obligations of both Payment Service Providers and
users. The aim of this Directive is to ensure the user-friendliness, safety,
and efficiency of payments throughout the European Union / European Economic
Area - in particular credit transfers, direct debit mandates, card payments,
and so-called money transfers. It introduces and harmonizes rules concerning
the providers of payment services.

    Verotel is headquartered in the Netherlands and therefore must comply
with European Union regulations. The EU's recent PSD initiative meant
Verotel and its employees had to undergo a rigorous licensing process. The
Verotel customers have the additional protection and confidence of an
official EU license that you won't get with any US-based high-risk billing
services.

    About Verotel

    Verotel founded in 1998 is one of the world's leading high risk billing
services. The company's state of the art services have been successfully
implemented for over 50,000 websites worldwide, allowing merchants to accept
online payments via credit and debit cards, checks, direct debit or 1-900
billing. Each year Verotel's secure billing platform processes millions of
transactions for world's most accepted credit cards and its excellent
banking relationships assure merchants in over 200 countries always receive
their payments on time.

    Verotel's headquarters in Amsterdam allows the company to service
domestic and European markets, while its expanding international bases
enables multilingual payment platforms and free worldwide sales support.

    Every year thousands of high-risk online billing services choose to
trust Verotel with their money. Verotel has always given its merchants with
confidence and security. The newly-acquired PSD License means there is one
more reason to switch to one of the world's most trusted IPSPs.

Source: Verotel

For more information: Hans Otten, email: hans@verotel.com, phone: +31(0)20-320-88-33

Kick back a few and remember that today our great nation freed itself. Hopefully we can continue to be the exceptional nation that we are and always have been.

DinoDirect.Com Introduces Cloud Warehouse

HONG KONG, July 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- DinoDirect.com became the first online retail store to introduce its cloud warehouse for the benefit of its ever increasing client base. The starting of the new warehouse reflects the fast changing trends in consumer preferences and the buying behavior of clients. Speaking on the occasion, the CEO of DinoDirect.com said, "This newly introduced cloud warehouse is an entirely state-of-the-art facility that is capable of holding millions and millions of products. It will also increase our efficiency to process and ship the customers' orders in real time. This will ultimately benefit both the customer and us." Varied items such as Android Tablets, Blue Lasers, Christmas Presents, Mp4 Players, Women Bags, andWatch Phonesare housed by the warehouse.

Now, let us understand how this amazing warehouse operates. The first portion of the warehouse contains an office with all the latest and modern gadgets and machines like computers, scanners, and other communication tools. The office offers a stylish as well as a comfortable appearance. Then comes the quality checking section that runs a quality check on all the products that have to be shipped to the respective clients. The quality checking is supervised by the most experienced people from the quality checking field.

The pictures of all the products like MP4 Players that are to be delivered to the client are taken and are put on the computer system. This enables the client to know what products are contained in the package that has been delivered to him/her. The employees at DinoDirect understand the importance of time very well, therefore they work towards processing the client's order within the time limit and accurately so as to provide complete satisfaction to their clients.

The most important thing in any warehouse is the product of the company, and looking at the current range at DinoDirect.com's warehouse the variety and quality is excellent here. With respect to items such as Android Tablets and Digital Cameras, the range is quite large in the warehouse that gives the client multiple options to consider and helps them in making the final decision. Another product that makes a major part of the warehouse are the Laser Pointers. Overall the features are the same except some very minor differences. The range is quite large at DinoDirect.com and people can choose as per their choice and preferences.

These stylish accessories are the best that customers can have to boost up their personality. From sport quad Bluetooth enabled to those which are equipped with Spy Cameras all are available in the warehouse of the company. Manned by the professional and enthusiastic employees, the new warehouse is breathtaking due to its functionality and capabilities. The timely and accurate processing and delivery of customers' orders is the core policy of the company. In all, the warehouse of DinoDirect.com can fulfill the demands of any type of customer and make him/her feel satisfied with the end product.

About DinoDirect.com

DinoDirect China Limited (http://www.DinoDirect.com) is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products at competitive prices by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.

DinoDirect.com possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and is an efficient marketing team among similar industries.

Related links

http://www.dinodirect.com/hot-products/

http://www.dinodirect.com/aboutus/

SOURCE  DinoDirect China Limited

DinoDirect China Limited

CONTACT: Amanda Zhou, +86-23-8668-2886 x8006, Amandazhou@dinodirect.com

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

Italian Space Agency to Cooperate With Eutelsat and Skylogic on Broadband Connectivity in Italy

ASI Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Skylogic to use Eutelsat's KA-SAT High Throughput Satellite

PARIS and ROME, July 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    ASI, the Italian Space Agency today announced an agreement with Eutelsat
Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) to use the new KA-SAT High Throughput
Satellite in order to develop broadband connectivity for public
administrations in Italy. The agreement was signed by Enrico Saggese,
President of ASI, and Arduino Patacchini, CEO of Skylogic, the Eutelsat
affiliate that provides broadband services through KA-SAT.

    Eutelsat's high-capacity KA-SAT infrastructure is a powerful new
platform for extending broadband access to users beyond range of terrestrial
networks. ASI is planning the progressive use of 550 Mbps of KA-SAT capacity
across 10 spotbeams that together provide full coverage of Italian
territory. The capacity will mainly be deployed to deliver broadband to
Italian public administrations beyond range of terrestrial networks so that
the benefits of ICT can be extended to citizens located in previously
underserved regions.

    A Public Private Partnership will be set up by ASI with the private
sector to deploy broadband services for Italian institutional and government
entities. These will include the Tooway? service, which is delivered
through KA-SAT, and offers users broadband speeds of up to 10 Mbps
downstream and 4 Mbps upstream. In addition, ASI will cooperate with
Skylogic to access KA-SAT and to define integration schemes between
Tooway? and the capacity that ASI foresees to have on its own satellites
in the future.

    Enrico Saggese, President of ASI, said: "ASI is looking carefully after
the overall Italian satellite telecommunications strategy, with the
objective of deploying state-of-the-art infrastructure to cover the needs of
institutional customers. We think that exploiting the public-private
partnership in this field will be very beneficial, for both the efficiency
and the effectiveness of the relevant programmes. This agreement with
Eutelsat and Skylogic is fully consistent with our objectives and opens wide
cooperation perspectives, for the benefit of the Italian institutions and
citizens."

    Michel de Rosen, Eutelsat CEO, added: "This agreement with ASI is a new
example of how our powerful and flexible KA-SAT infrastructure can be used
to efficiently and quickly equalise access to the benefits of broadband. We
are delighted to build this new relationship with Italy's National Space
Agency, which is committed to exploiting the strengths of satellite
telecommunications for increasing knowledge and developing a culture of high
technology in Italy."

    In service since May 2011, Eutelsat's high-capacity all Ka-band system,
combining satellite and on-ground infrastructure, opens a new chapter in the
market for satellite-based IP services. Its revolutionary concept is based
on a payload with 82 narrow spotbeams connected to 10 ground stations. This
configuration enables frequencies to be reused 20 times and takes total
throughput to beyond 70 Gbps. The ground network uses ViaSat's SurfBeam(R) 2
technology, an advanced version of the technology already powering broadband
connectivity for 500,000 satellite homes in North America. The combination
of KA-SAT's exceptional capacity and SurfBeam(R) 2 enables Internet
connectivity to be delivered at speeds comparable to ADSL for more than one
million homes in Europe and large parts of the Mediterranean Basin.

    About ASI

    The Italian Space Agency was founded in 1988. Its purpose was to
coordinate all of Italy's efforts and investments in the space sector that
had begun in the 1960s. In 20 years, ASI became one of the most significant
players in the world in space science, satellite technologies and the
development of mobile systems for exploring the Universe. Today, ASI has a
key role at the European level where Italy is the third contributor country
to the European Space Agency. It also is involved at the international
level. For example, ASI has a close working relationship with NASA, which
has led to its participation in many of the most interesting scientific
missions of recent years. One of the most fascinating projects has been the
construction and activities of the International Space Station where Italian
astronauts are by now at home. Thanks to ASI's efforts, the Italian
scientific community has had unprecedented successes in recent years in
astrophysics and cosmology, contributing among other things to
reconstructing the first moments of life in the universe or making essential
steps towards understanding the gamma ray bursts phenomenon. Furthermore,
ASI has contributed significantly to space exploration by building
scientific instruments that are aboard NASA and ESA probes bound for
discovering the secrets of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. In all of the major
missions planned for future years-from Venus to the comets, up to the outer
limits of our solar system-there will be a piece of Italy.

    http://www.asi.it

    About Eutelsat Communications

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234)
is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 27
satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well
as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the
Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators
in terms of revenues. At March 31, 2011, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 3,800 television channels to over 200 million cable
and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Group's
satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications
services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets
for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight
markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates
access to high speed Internet services through teleports in France and Italy
that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid
organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ 700 commercial, technical and
operational employees from 28 countries.

    http://www.eutelsat.com

    http://www.tooway.com

Source: Eutelsat Communications

For more information: ASI media relations, +39(0)6-8567431, +39(0)6-8567305, stampa@asi.it; Press
Vanessa O'Connor, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Investors & Analysts Lisa Sanders Finas, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-35-30
investors@eutelsat-communications.com

2011 All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint: 10 Candidates, 4 Days, Millions of Online Votes

10th Annual Vote for Final Midsummer Classic Roster Spots Now Underway

NEW YORK, July 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American and National League All-Star Team managers Ron Washington and Bruce Bochy, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced the candidates for the 2011 All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint (#FinalVote), which is held exclusively on MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball, and the individual Club Web sites.

Last week, MLB.com finished the voting for the 17 starting position players via the 2011 All-Star Game MLB.com Ballot Sponsored by Sprint in record-setting fashion with 357.5 million votes and 27.4 million ballots, setting the stage for a dramatic, four-day online voting for the two remaining All-Star roster spots among the following 10 players:

American League

Alex Gordon (KC) - #VoteAlex                             
Adam Jones (BAL) - #VoteAdam                             
Paul Konerko (CWS) - #PaulStar                             
Victor Martinez (DET) - #VoteVictor                             
Ben Zobrist (TB) - #helpZogo

National League

Andre Ethier (LAD) - #VoteAndre                             
Todd Helton (COL) - #VoteHelton                             
Ian Kennedy (ARI) - #VoteIanIn                             
Mike Morse (WAS) - #VoteMorse                             
Shane Victorino (PHI) - #voteforshane

Fans began casting votes for the 2011 All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint on MLB.com and the Club sites immediately following today's Major League Baseball All-Star Selection Show presented by Taco Bell on TBS and can continue until balloting concludes at 4 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 7. The winners, as chosen exclusively by online fan voting totals, will be announced on MLB.com shortly thereafter.

Mobile voting for U.S. residents is available by sending "VOTE" to 89269 to receive the 2011 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote ballot. In Canada, fans should text "VOTE" to 65246. Msg&Data rates may apply.

FINAL VOTE CAMPAIGN MANAGER

MLB.com also will launch the 2011 All-Star Game Campaign Headquarters, which gives fans the chance to join a campaign for any of the 10 candidates and compete to become that player's online "Campaign Manager."

After completing the 2011 All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint, fans are presented with the option to support the campaign of either of the two players for whom they just voted. When a player is chosen, MLB.com will track every vote that fan helps generate for that specific player, whether it comes from Facebook, Twitter or MLB.com links forwarded. The fans generating the most votes will be ranked on that player's campaign page.

ALL-STAR GAME FINAL VOTE CELEBRATES 10th YEAR

The All-Star Game Final Vote program has seen over 250 million votes cast since its inception in 2002. In recognition of this milepost, MLB.com is giving eligible voters a 10-day free trial of MLB.TV from July 9-19, 2011. Fans will receive an e-mail notifying them of the instructions for redeeming this All-Star Final Vote offer.

Also, MLB.com and its partner Jib Jab, the leader in personalized entertainment, have introduced a specially-created Starring You(®) campaign featuring each League's five Final Vote candidates in a humorous, animated video of the traditional seventh-inning stretch song, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."

Fans can watch the candidates' Starring You(®) videos and then cast their online votes for the 2011 All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint here. They then can create their own free Starring You(®) video where they can choose their favorite teams and insert photos of themselves, family and friends. The videos, including those featuring the 10 All-Star Game Final Vote candidates, are embeddable and can be shared via e-mail and through social network platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. For complete details, visit MLB.com/jibjab.

The 82nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports, in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet HD and Le Reseau des Sports, and around the world by Major League Baseball International, with pregame ceremonies beginning at 8:00 p.m. (EDT)/5:00 p.m. (local). For more information, please visit allstargame.com or dbacks.com/asg.

All-Star Game Final Vote Candidates - Historical Listing

(*All-Star Final Vote winner)

American League

Jeremy Bonderman (2007 DET)                             
Eric Byrnes (2003 OAK)                             
Eric Chavez (2002 OAK)                             
Carl Crawford (2005 TB)                             
Johnny Damon (2002 BOS*)                             
Jermaine Dye (2008 CWS)                             
Darin Erstad (2002 ANA)                             
Kelvim Escobar (2007 LAA)                             
Chone Figgins (2009 LAA)                             
Lew Ford (2004 MIN)                             
Jason Giambi (2003 NYY, 2008 NYY)                             
Jose Guillen (2008 KC)                             
Travis Hafner (2004 CLE, 2006 CLE)                             
Roy Halladay (2007 TOR)                             
Ramon Hernandez (2006 BAL)                             
Torii Hunter (2005 MIN)                             
Brandon Inge (2009 DET*)                             
Derek Jeter (2005 NYY)                             
Ian Kinsler (2009 TEX)                             
Paul Konerko (2004 CWS, 2010 CWS)                             
Adam Lind (2009 TOR)                             
Francisco Liriano (2006 MIN)                             
Evan Longoria (2008 TB*)                             
Hideki Matsui (2004 NYY*, 2005 NYY)                             
Bengie Molina (2003 ANA)                             
Pat Neshek (2007 MIN)                             
Hideki Okajima (2007 BOS*)                             
Magglio Ordonez (2002 CWS)                             
Carlos Pena (2009 TB)                             
A.J. Pierzynski (2006 CWS*)                             
Scott Podsednik (2005 CWS*)                             
Brian Roberts (2008 BAL)                             
Nick Swisher (2010 NYY*)                             
Frank Thomas (2003 CWS, 2004 CWS)                             
Jim Thome (2002 CLE)                             
Jason Varitek (2003 BOS*)                             
Justin Verlander (2006 DET)                             
Kevin Youkilis (2010 BOS)                             
Delmon Young (2010 MIN)                             
Michael Young (2010 TEX)                             

National League

Bobby Abreu (2004 PHI*, 2006 PHI)                             
Heath Bell (2010 SD)                             
Pat Burrell (2008 PHI)                             
Orlando Cabrera (2003 MON)                             
Chris Capuano (2006 MIL)                             
Luis Castillo (2003 FLA)                             
Steve Finley (2004 ARI)                             
Nomar Garciaparra (2006 LAD*)                             
Brian Giles (2002 PIT)                             
Carlos Gonzalez (2010 COL)                             
Tom Gorzelanny (2007 PIT)                             
Cristian Guzman (2009 WAS)                             
Corey Hart (2008 MIL*)                             
Trevor Hoffman (2005 SD)                             
Geoff Jenkins (2003 MIL*)                             
Andruw Jones (2002 ATL*)                             
Matt Kemp (2009 LAD)                             
Jason Kendall (2004 PIT)                             
Ryan Klesko (2002 SD)                             
Carlos Lee (2008 HOU)                             
Kenny Lofton (2003 PIT)                             
Brett Myers (2005 PHI)                             
Roy Oswalt (2005 HOU*, 2007 HOU)                             
Corey Patterson (2003 CHI)                             
Juan Pierre (2004 FLA)                             
Albert Pujols (2002 STL)                             
Aramis Ramirez (2004 CHI)                             
Mark Reynolds (2009 ARI)                             
Aaron Rowand (2008 SF)                             
Pablo Sandoval (2009 SF)                             
Benito Santiago (2003 SF)                             
Shane Victorino (2009 PHI*)                             
Joey Votto (2010 CIN*)                             
Billy Wagner (2005 PHI, 2006 NYM, 2010 ATL)                             
Larry Walker (2002 COL)                             
Brandon Webb (2005 ARI, 2007 ARI)                             
David Wright (2008 NYM)                             
Chris Young (2006 SD, 2007 SD*)                             
Carlos Zambrano (2007 CHI)                             
Ryan Zimmerman (2010 WAS)

SOURCE  MLB.com

MLB.com

CONTACT: Matthew Gould, +1-212-485-8959, Cell: +1-908-892-3143, matthew.gould@mlb.com

Web Site: http://MLB.com

King of Jewelry, a Leading Online Jewelry Dealer, Offers Free Insured Shipping for a Limited Time Only

Visitors to the King of Jewelry website can take advantage of the vast selection of beautiful diamond engagement rings and have them delivered to their door for free

LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, wedding day is the most important, celebrated day of one's life, which is why great lengths are taken to buy a perfect diamond engagement ring that can be cherished for a lifetime. While shopping from store to store has been the most traditional method of picking out a diamond engagement ring, more and more couples are now doing their shopping online via trusted online jewelry dealers. One of those jewelry dealers is King of Jewelry, a Los Angeles-based business that has been operating out of LA's famed Jewelry District for more than 20 years.

One of the biggest perks of purchasing diamond engagement rings online is the ability to take your time without having to deal with a salesman or inconvenient store hours. Customers choose King of Jewelry in particular because of many of the store's policies and standards that distinguish it from other online jewelry dealers. All diamonds sold come with a 100% satisfaction or money back guarantee which is valid for a full 30 days from the purchase date. In addition, King of Jewelry exclusive sells "blood free" diamonds, which means that none of the diamonds sold come from war-torn African countries that exploit civilian labor in diamond mines. All diamond jewelry, including diamond wedding rings and diamond necklaces, sold by King of Jewelry comes with its respective EGL or GIA certification, verifying the diamond's color grade, clarity grade, proportions, and weight.

Backed by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating, King of Jewelry's caliber of excellence and dependability can also be found in its newly opened showroom location in the heart of downtown Los Angeles's Jewelry District. An unyielding commitment to customer satisfaction and low priced diamond jewelry has made King of Jewelry one of the premier jewelry stores in Los Angeles.

For more information about King of Jewelry's showroom, or to shop its massive online selection, please visit http://www.KingofJewelry.com

PR submitted by http://www.Cyberset.com

SOURCE  King of Jewelry Public Relations

King of Jewelry Public Relations

CONTACT: Peter Siadat, +1-818-883-7277, ext. 121, marketing@cyberset.com

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

Rebtel Gives Away 2 Million Minutes of Free Calls to Pakistan

Unique Pakistan free calls offer available for existing as well as new Rebtel users

STOCKHOLM, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebtel, the world's largest mobile VoIP company after Skype (based on revenue), today announces it's giving away 2 million minutes of free calls to Pakistan.

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In an effort to show gratitude to the company's loyal users and lower the barrier to entry for prospective new users, the company is giving away a total of 2 million minutes of international calls to Pakistan for free. 

Andreas Bernstrom, CEO at Rebtel, comments: "Pakistan is an important calling destination for us. We want to lower the threshold and incentivize more people to try international calling the way we think it's supposed to be; free, simple and honest. Pakistan is the first country out the gate, but we intend to create similar giveaways without strings attached in the future. We're confident in our offerings and firmly believe that users that try Rebtel for the first time will grow attached to our consistently high quality and reliably low rates."

All Rebtel users, current as well as future, are eligible for the campaign. Users don't have to enter any voucher codes or make any credit deposits to make use of the free minutes. All Rebtel calls to Pakistan will  remain free until the allotment of 2 million minutes is up. Users will be notified daily about how many minutes are left on the Rebtel Facebook and Twitter pages.

About Rebtel

Rebtel is the world's second largest mobile VoIP company. Rebtel customers can use any phone to call anywhere in the world for just pennies per minute or for free between the 53 countries where Rebtel is available. There are no monthly fees, no connection fees, or hidden costs to use Rebtel.

For more information, or to start using Rebtel, go to http://www.rebtel.com

Contact: Alex Drewniak of Rebtel, 46 704 06 98 41, alexander.drewniak@rebtel.com

SOURCE  Rebtel

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

Easynews Reaches 1050 Days of NNTP Retention

PHOENIX, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EASYNEWS.COM, the world's leading browser-based Usenet newsgroup provider, has reached 1050 days of NNTP retention. Previously 1,000 days retention, the additional 50 days comes at no further cost to new and existing subscribers and ensures that Easynews remains competitive in the NNTP market.

NNTP is a transfer protocol (similar to HTTP or FTP) that specifically handles network news, or Usenet content. NNTP retention is the length of time that a binary or text file is available to subscribers. 1050 days of NNTP retention means that Easynews customers can access binary files that were posted to Usenet newsgroups up to 1050 days ago.

Easynews' website offers free Usenet account signup and the original web-based newsgroup management tool. Free trial accounts for our Classic, Plus, and Big Gig plans include up to 100 GB of access to our web-based service, 256 bit encrypted SSL, uncapped speed and unlimited connections. If you decide that you like the service, simply stay on beyond 14 days or 100 gigs of downloads (whichever comes first), and you will then begin the plan that you registered for with the free trial.

Additional enhancements will continue to be introduced throughout 2011 to further expand the overall Easynews offering. Subscribers can look forward to developments such as app-free support for mobile devices as well as usability enhancements to the Easynews browser application.

About Easynews.com

Easynews is the most versatile Usenet provider in the world, offering a unique, intuitive, and proprietary browser based interface that eliminates the necessity of any third-party newsreader client. Subscribers are able to search, preview, and download files directly from their favorite web browser from any location in the world. With over 15 years of service, Easynews continues to provide premium and all-inclusive Usenet access to users worldwide.

Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Easynews/310629822549 - As a Easynews fan you will always have the latest information about Easynews special features, deals and contests.

For more information regarding Easynews or the Easynews service, please visit http://www.Easynews.com. Support is also available 24x7 at support@easynews.com

SOURCE  Easynews

Easynews

CONTACT: Jamison Taffel, email@easynews.com, +1-407-215-2468

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

Fordela Launches Media Platform 4.0, Delivers Cloud-Based Audio Management

Latest Release Extends to Include Support for Audio Assets

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fordela Corporation, a leader in cloud-based media management and monetization, announced today the release of the Fordela Platform 4.0, offering robust audio management and secure playlist distribution. Content creators, distributors and engineers are now able to take full advantage of cloud-based management, presentation and collaboration tools.

"We are pleased to announce that Fordela now delivers audio management as a significant extension of our Media Management Platform. Through our cloud-based system, Fordela's new audio management tools enable audio consoles to be accessed remotely through any internet-connect device. Playlist creation, Virtual Listening Rooms and content collaboration portals are just a few of the new features that our customers have requested for managing and distributing their digital audio files as well as video," said Jason Deadrich, CEO of Fordela.

New features in the Fordela Platform 4.0 include:

    --  Private and secure audio playlist generation and delivery
    --  Auto-detection of metadata based on ID3 tags, album, artist, composer,
        etc.
    --  Batch download and transfer of playlists
    --  Custom branding and personalization
    --  Online audio previews
    --  Playlist usage reports and analytics

"The massive advantage to us is that we can now centralize our content repository, which was spread out over several global locations," said Joel Joslin, Digital Media Manager for Stellar Inflight. "We needed to transition our international storage silos to a completely cloud-based system where the actual video and audio files, along with their accompanying metadata, are one in the same. Now we just upload it into Fordela, create a playlist and send it to our clients.  It's almost instant."

Product Support and Availability:

The Fordela Platform 4.0 featuring audio management is now available. Learn more and sign up for a trial account today at http://www.fordela.com.

About Fordela:

Fordela Corporation is located in San Francisco, California.  The Company is focused on providing the leading cloud-based media management solution to the enterprise.  Fordela was started by video content professionals from George Lucas' LucasArts with the mission to deliver the best of enterprise class media management, as a service, from the Cloud. For additional information, please visit http://www.fordela.com

SOURCE  Fordela Corporation

Fordela Corporation

CONTACT: Melanie Marks of Fordela Corporation, +1-415-678-5287, mmarks@fordela.com

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

comScore Introduces Digital Analytix(TM) in Latin America, Providing an Evolution in Web Analytics to the Market

Highly Flexible Solution Frees Marketers to Get the Insights they Need and Provides a More Unified View of Digital Consumer Behavior

SANTIAGO, Chile, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today introduced comScore Digital Analytix(TM) in Latin America, providing an evolutionary solution in web analytics that enables digital marketers and analytics professionals to conduct in-depth forensic research on site-level activity through this highly agile and flexible data analysis architecture. Powered by the proprietary comScore Atomix(TM) technology, Digital Analytix utilizes unaggregated data that gives users the ability to run the reports they want, to deliver the insights they need.

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"We are very excited to bring comScore Digital Analytix to markets in Latin America," said Alejandro Fosk, comScore senior vice president of Latin America. "comScore Digital Analytix is the evolution of the Certifica Metric solution, which has been a leading web analytics provider in Latin America for 12 years. The next generation of this service will provide clients with further granularity and flexibility, allowing for more robust and insightful web analysis. Digital Analytix will enable clients to unlock their data, understand their audience, and deliver new insights faster and easier than ever before."

comScore Digital Analytix offers the following benefits:

    --  Flexible reporting architecture
    --  Fast reporting and granular insights
    --  Easy to implement (especially for publishers, who can leverage their
        existing Media Metrix UDM tag for Digital Analytix reporting)
    --  Campaign-level insights
    --  Cross-platform measurement
    --  Sleek, new, user-friendly interface

The Evolution of Web Analytics into a More Unified and Accurate View of Behavior

comScore is bringing its unique expertise in audience measurement to the web analytics universe in developing a breakthrough technology that combines deep analytics insight with audience profiling. This advancement will enable digital marketers to map the behaviors occurring across their sites to the audience demographics of the people engaging in these activities. This link will enhance publishers' abilities to tie higher level marketing strategies to actual conversion, providing a truly unified view of digital consumer behavior.

In conjunction with the Digital Analytix launch, comScore is also introducing the "unique browser" metric. Historically, web analytics tools have used the terminology of "unique visitors" to describe a metric that really measures "unique cookies." In web analytics, the metric uses the observance of a new cookie to register a "unique visitor," whereas for audience measurement the metric is based on unique people. comScore research has consistently illustrated that cookie-based counting methods often show a "unique visitor" count as high as 2.5x that of measures that count unique people on the same set of machines. This is due to effects such as cookie deletion and the use of multiple browsers and devices by the same person to access the same site.  Digital Analytix is the first web analytics platform adopting the "unique browser" nomenclature for web analytics. In addition to supporting industry initiatives, this change will help digital measurement professionals avoid having to explain the difference between diverging metrics historically both known as the "unique visitor."

Clients Voice Support

The following Certifica Metric clients, who are migrating to the new Digital Analytix platform, voiced their support for the evolutionary product:

"As a Certifica Metric client for the past 3 years, web analysis has been a key component in building and evaluating our online strategy. We look forward to utilizing this improved solution in order to further analyze and optimize the online experience for our customers," - Patricio Villalobos, CTO of Grupo Expansion.

"The launch of comScore Digital Analytix marks an important step in the evolution of web analytics here in Latin America," said Omar Robles, Product Manager of CMD-Grupo Clarin. "With access to detailed audience data and further insights into consumer usage we can successfully build efficient content creation and monetization strategies."

"Mexico's digital market is rapidly growing making web audience insights even more crucial to building successful digital strategies," said Fernando Campos, TV Azteca Digital Director. "We welcome comScore's introduction of Digital Analytix here in Mexico and look forward to their continued innovations in audience measurement."

Live Webinar on July 13

comScore will be hosting a complimentary webinar on Wednesday, July 13 at 12pm (Santiago, Chile) entitled "The Evolution of Web Analytics." During this session we will introduce comScore Digital Analytix(TM), the next generation web analytics solution that combines the best of audience measurement and web analytics. To register, please visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/936747281(Please note: This webinar will be conducted in Spanish)

About comScore

comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital business analytics. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/companyinfo.

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CONTACT: Jasna Seguic of comScore, Inc., +56 2 963 5820, prensa@comscore.com

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