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June 20, 2011
Viridity Software Launches EnergyCenter Version 2.0 - Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:42:01 AM
Viridity Software Launches EnergyCenter Version 2.0 - Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software
Enables Data Center, IT and/or Facilities Managers to More Easily, Cost Effectively and Accurately Plan For and Execute Expansion, Consolidation, Virtualization and/or Cloud Initiatives
BURLINGTON, Mass., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Viridity Software, the leading provider of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software, today announced the release of its EnergyCenter(TM) version 2.0 (v2.0) software -- the industry's most innovative, easy-to-use and cost effective solution for monitoring, optimizing and managing data center space, power and cooling as they dynamically relate to IT assets and their utilization. EnergyCenter v2.0, which can be deployed as a direct, embedded or modular DCIM solution, features key product enhancements that enable the data center, IT and/or facilities manager to more easily, cost effectively and accurately plan for and execute, expansion, consolidation, virtualization and/or cloud initiatives.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091109/NE07420LOGO )
EnergyCenter v2.0 Enhancements:
-- User Defined Asset Grouping: Ability to group or filter assets based on
application, owner and/or contact - enables users to connect physical
and virtual assets to applications and lines-of-business (i.e.,
budgeting and chargeback capabilities).
-- VMware Virtual Guest Power Analysis: Monitoring and power consumption
analysis of virtual guests - uncovers virtual machine sprawl and
identifies underutilized virtual assets.
-- Heat Mapping: Graphical overlay reports of top power consumers,
underutilized servers and BTU output visualizes actionable information.
-- Advanced Auto Alert: Ability to assign power and utilization thresholds
and be auto-notified when thresholds are exceeded.
-- Enhanced Import/Export: Import/export asset information - eliminates
cumbersome reconciliation between legacy asset management systems.
-- Extended Data Center Genome Database (GxDB): Database extended with
thousands of additional measured server power profiles, as well as
storage and switch specifications.
In a Gartner report entitled, "DCIM: Going Beyond IT" author David Cappuccio, Research Vice President, stated "Monitoring energy consumption and equipment performance has been performed for many years, but almost exclusively on the facilities side of the business, and rarely on IT equipment. Building management systems monitor security, power, lighting and all facets of the day-to-day operations of the building itself, while operations technologies have been used to manage the physical equipment needed to run the business. IT equipment, on the other hand, was rarely monitored for energy consumption, but rather for performance and availability. CIOs were chartered with keeping the systems running, often at more than 99.9% availability levels; however, little attention was paid to the physical infrastructure supporting the systems and how efficiently it was running."
"Escalating energy costs, inefficient/ineffective infrastructure management tools and unknown downstream regulatory actions, combined with rapidly growing requirements on IT, are driving Facilities and Data Center Managers to deploy and leverage cost effective, easy-to-use and accurate DCIM tools, such as Viridity's EnergyCenter, in order to reduce costs and optimize data centers," said Bob Laliberte, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). "We believe that customers will be able to take full advantage of EnergyCenter's v2.0 enhancements as they will help them to overcome many of their top IT challenges."
"Viridity's EnergyCenter software has a unique approach and set of functions, especially in the way that it is able to discover assets and accurately measure power consumption without the use of extra devices. This means it can be deployed within minutes, enabling customers to start optimizing their power and cooling, and to simulate and plan their use of datacenter resources," said Andy Lawrence, Program Director of the Uptime Institute Symposium and Research Director for Eco-Efficient IT and Datacenter Technologies, The 451 Group. "These capabilities have earned it a position as a DCIM innovator and leader (and also led to its recent Uptime Institute 2011 Green Enterprise IT Award)."
"EnergyCenter has enabled Laureate Education to enjoy the benefits of active asset management in that it provides not only a clear, all encompassing view of our data center -- down to the specific IT asset and its application(s), but also delivers the ability to model the impact any potential change could have on the data center environment," said Tim Cole, Data Center Manager, Laureate International Universities - Global Product and Services. "Our company strives to deliver world class services that enable our students to participate in a lifetime of educational opportunities through Laureate. Our data center requirements expand rapidly and that requires tools like Viridity EnergyCenter to help us manage the change."
"We are excited about our customer driven innovation agenda and v2.0, with Viridity's signature ease of use, is packed with rich new features that further enhance our customer's advantage in data center capacity, asset and energy management. It is the only product on the market today that is deployable within minutes, giving rapid and continuous savings on energy costs while improving data center resilience and agility to respond to business service needs," said Arun Oberoi, President and CEO, Viridity Software.
EnergyCenter v2.0 general availability is planned for July 2011.
About Laureate International Universities
The Laureate International Universities network is a trusted global leader in providing access to high-quality, innovative institutions of higher education. The Laureate International Universities network includes more than 55 accredited campus-based and online universities. Its more than 600,000 students are part of an academic community that spans 28 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Laureate universities offer more than 130 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs in fields including architecture, art, business, culinary arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, hospitality management, information technology, law and medicine. President William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, serves as honorary chancellor of the Laureate International Universities network, a role in which he offers advice on social responsibility, youth leadership and increasing access to higher education. For more information, please visit: http://www.laureate.net.
About Viridity Software
Based in Burlington, MA, Viridity Software is the leading provider of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software. Its award winning EnergyCenter(TM) data center space, power and cooling monitoring and management software provides customers with a cross functional solution for understanding the connection between physical infrastructure, IT equipment and applications. Once these connections are fully understood, actionable strategies are provided so that customers can run more efficient, less expensive, highly optimized, eco-friendly / green, sustainable data centers. For further information, please visit: http://www.viridity.com, call: 781-425-2060, or email: info@viridity.com.
© 2011 Viridity Software, Inc. Viridity Software, EnergyCenter and EnergyCheck are trademarks of Viridity Software, Inc. All other brands and product names in this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder.
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Viridity Software
CONTACT: Nicole Gorman, Corporate Communications, Viridity Software, +1-508-397-0131, Nicole@viridity.com
Web Site: http://www.viridity.com
Enables Data Center, IT and/or Facilities Managers to More Easily, Cost Effectively and Accurately Plan For and Execute Expansion, Consolidation, Virtualization and/or Cloud Initiatives
BURLINGTON, Mass., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Viridity Software, the leading provider of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software, today announced the release of its EnergyCenter(TM) version 2.0 (v2.0) software -- the industry's most innovative, easy-to-use and cost effective solution for monitoring, optimizing and managing data center space, power and cooling as they dynamically relate to IT assets and their utilization. EnergyCenter v2.0, which can be deployed as a direct, embedded or modular DCIM solution, features key product enhancements that enable the data center, IT and/or facilities manager to more easily, cost effectively and accurately plan for and execute, expansion, consolidation, virtualization and/or cloud initiatives.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091109/NE07420LOGO )
EnergyCenter v2.0 Enhancements:
-- User Defined Asset Grouping: Ability to group or filter assets based on
application, owner and/or contact - enables users to connect physical
and virtual assets to applications and lines-of-business (i.e.,
budgeting and chargeback capabilities).
-- VMware Virtual Guest Power Analysis: Monitoring and power consumption
analysis of virtual guests - uncovers virtual machine sprawl and
identifies underutilized virtual assets.
-- Heat Mapping: Graphical overlay reports of top power consumers,
underutilized servers and BTU output visualizes actionable information.
-- Advanced Auto Alert: Ability to assign power and utilization thresholds
and be auto-notified when thresholds are exceeded.
-- Enhanced Import/Export: Import/export asset information - eliminates
cumbersome reconciliation between legacy asset management systems.
-- Extended Data Center Genome Database (GxDB): Database extended with
thousands of additional measured server power profiles, as well as
storage and switch specifications.
In a Gartner report entitled, "DCIM: Going Beyond IT" author David Cappuccio, Research Vice President, stated "Monitoring energy consumption and equipment performance has been performed for many years, but almost exclusively on the facilities side of the business, and rarely on IT equipment. Building management systems monitor security, power, lighting and all facets of the day-to-day operations of the building itself, while operations technologies have been used to manage the physical equipment needed to run the business. IT equipment, on the other hand, was rarely monitored for energy consumption, but rather for performance and availability. CIOs were chartered with keeping the systems running, often at more than 99.9% availability levels; however, little attention was paid to the physical infrastructure supporting the systems and how efficiently it was running."
"Escalating energy costs, inefficient/ineffective infrastructure management tools and unknown downstream regulatory actions, combined with rapidly growing requirements on IT, are driving Facilities and Data Center Managers to deploy and leverage cost effective, easy-to-use and accurate DCIM tools, such as Viridity's EnergyCenter, in order to reduce costs and optimize data centers," said Bob Laliberte, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). "We believe that customers will be able to take full advantage of EnergyCenter's v2.0 enhancements as they will help them to overcome many of their top IT challenges."
"Viridity's EnergyCenter software has a unique approach and set of functions, especially in the way that it is able to discover assets and accurately measure power consumption without the use of extra devices. This means it can be deployed within minutes, enabling customers to start optimizing their power and cooling, and to simulate and plan their use of datacenter resources," said Andy Lawrence, Program Director of the Uptime Institute Symposium and Research Director for Eco-Efficient IT and Datacenter Technologies, The 451 Group. "These capabilities have earned it a position as a DCIM innovator and leader (and also led to its recent Uptime Institute 2011 Green Enterprise IT Award)."
"EnergyCenter has enabled Laureate Education to enjoy the benefits of active asset management in that it provides not only a clear, all encompassing view of our data center -- down to the specific IT asset and its application(s), but also delivers the ability to model the impact any potential change could have on the data center environment," said Tim Cole, Data Center Manager, Laureate International Universities - Global Product and Services. "Our company strives to deliver world class services that enable our students to participate in a lifetime of educational opportunities through Laureate. Our data center requirements expand rapidly and that requires tools like Viridity EnergyCenter to help us manage the change."
"We are excited about our customer driven innovation agenda and v2.0, with Viridity's signature ease of use, is packed with rich new features that further enhance our customer's advantage in data center capacity, asset and energy management. It is the only product on the market today that is deployable within minutes, giving rapid and continuous savings on energy costs while improving data center resilience and agility to respond to business service needs," said Arun Oberoi, President and CEO, Viridity Software.
EnergyCenter v2.0 general availability is planned for July 2011.
About Laureate International Universities
The Laureate International Universities network is a trusted global leader in providing access to high-quality, innovative institutions of higher education. The Laureate International Universities network includes more than 55 accredited campus-based and online universities. Its more than 600,000 students are part of an academic community that spans 28 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Laureate universities offer more than 130 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs in fields including architecture, art, business, culinary arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, hospitality management, information technology, law and medicine. President William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, serves as honorary chancellor of the Laureate International Universities network, a role in which he offers advice on social responsibility, youth leadership and increasing access to higher education. For more information, please visit: http://www.laureate.net.
About Viridity Software
Based in Burlington, MA, Viridity Software is the leading provider of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software. Its award winning EnergyCenter(TM) data center space, power and cooling monitoring and management software provides customers with a cross functional solution for understanding the connection between physical infrastructure, IT equipment and applications. Once these connections are fully understood, actionable strategies are provided so that customers can run more efficient, less expensive, highly optimized, eco-friendly / green, sustainable data centers. For further information, please visit: http://www.viridity.com, call: 781-425-2060, or email: info@viridity.com.
© 2011 Viridity Software, Inc. Viridity Software, EnergyCenter and EnergyCheck are trademarks of Viridity Software, Inc. All other brands and product names in this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder.
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Viridity Software
CONTACT: Nicole Gorman, Corporate Communications, Viridity Software, +1-508-397-0131, Nicole@viridity.com
Web Site: http://www.viridity.com
VillageVines Relaunches as Savored, Expands to 10 U.S. Cities and Launches New Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:07:01 AM
VillageVines Relaunches as Savored, Expands to 10 U.S. Cities and Launches New Website
NEW YORK, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VillageVines, the web's leading service for accessing insider pricing at premier restaurants nationwide, announces today it's re-launching as Savored.com, expanding into ten U.S. markets, and introducing a completely new site focused on inspiring diners to indulge at exceptional restaurants.
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Savored will double its national footprint with expansion to Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Miami and Philadelphia (the company already serves New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.).
Having launched less than a year ago, Savored has proven to be the only deal site able to work with the highest echelon of restaurants. Restaurants offering 30% off to Savored members include: Daniel Boulud, Jean-Louis, Peter Kelly's Xaviars, Capital Grille, China Grill, Aquavit, the Patina Group and over 500 other top-tier restaurants working exclusively with Savored. The company credits its success to the fact that they've tailored their product specifically to the needs of high-end restaurants, creating a yield management product through which restaurants can lower prices on tables that would otherwise go empty.
Members use Savored to book reservations with premier restaurants, paying $10 to receive 30% off their entire bill, including alcohol. The discount is applied automatically and discreetly at meal's end, allowing diners to avoid flashing coupons or mentioning discounts. Members also receive periodic tips on hot restaurants, as well as curated restaurant recommendations compiled by special guests such as Top Chef Judge Alan Sytsma and James Beard Award Nominee Josh Ozersky.
Currently on track to generate over $25 million of sales for their restaurant partners this year, in the last six months, Savored has increased reservations by 335%, boosted subscribers by 228% and grown from six to almost 50 full-time employees.
In December 2010, Savored sold an undisclosed amount of the company for $3,750,000 to Hearst Interactive Media and GrandBanks Capital, among other investors.
ABOUT SAVORED
Savored is a members-only service offering insider pricing of 30% off all food and drink at leading restaurants in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. With Savored, members access a curated selection of restaurants, book reservations online and enjoy 30% discounts discreetly applied to their final bill. The company's mission is to help members enjoy unforgettable dining experiences. For more information, visit Savored.com
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Savored
CONTACT: Media, Karyn Ravin, +1-212-829-0150, karyn@maletzkymedia.com
Web Site: http://www.villagevines.com
NEW YORK, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VillageVines, the web's leading service for accessing insider pricing at premier restaurants nationwide, announces today it's re-launching as Savored.com, expanding into ten U.S. markets, and introducing a completely new site focused on inspiring diners to indulge at exceptional restaurants.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110620/NY21870 )
Savored will double its national footprint with expansion to Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Miami and Philadelphia (the company already serves New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.).
Having launched less than a year ago, Savored has proven to be the only deal site able to work with the highest echelon of restaurants. Restaurants offering 30% off to Savored members include: Daniel Boulud, Jean-Louis, Peter Kelly's Xaviars, Capital Grille, China Grill, Aquavit, the Patina Group and over 500 other top-tier restaurants working exclusively with Savored. The company credits its success to the fact that they've tailored their product specifically to the needs of high-end restaurants, creating a yield management product through which restaurants can lower prices on tables that would otherwise go empty.
Members use Savored to book reservations with premier restaurants, paying $10 to receive 30% off their entire bill, including alcohol. The discount is applied automatically and discreetly at meal's end, allowing diners to avoid flashing coupons or mentioning discounts. Members also receive periodic tips on hot restaurants, as well as curated restaurant recommendations compiled by special guests such as Top Chef Judge Alan Sytsma and James Beard Award Nominee Josh Ozersky.
Currently on track to generate over $25 million of sales for their restaurant partners this year, in the last six months, Savored has increased reservations by 335%, boosted subscribers by 228% and grown from six to almost 50 full-time employees.
In December 2010, Savored sold an undisclosed amount of the company for $3,750,000 to Hearst Interactive Media and GrandBanks Capital, among other investors.
ABOUT SAVORED
Savored is a members-only service offering insider pricing of 30% off all food and drink at leading restaurants in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. With Savored, members access a curated selection of restaurants, book reservations online and enjoy 30% discounts discreetly applied to their final bill. The company's mission is to help members enjoy unforgettable dining experiences. For more information, visit Savored.com
SOURCE Savored
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Savored
CONTACT: Media, Karyn Ravin, +1-212-829-0150, karyn@maletzkymedia.com
Web Site: http://www.villagevines.com
ThoughtWorks Rolls Out Agile Fundamentals and Continuous Delivery Workshops in the U.K. and Paris
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:49:02 AM
ThoughtWorks Rolls Out Agile Fundamentals and Continuous Delivery Workshops in the U.K. and Paris
Leaders in Agile software development expand popular workshop series
CHICAGO and LONDON, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ThoughtWorks, Inc. (http://www.thoughtworks.com), the global leader in enterprise Agile development services, and its product division, ThoughtWorks Studios, today announced the availability of the Agile Fundamentals for Leaders and Continuous Delivery for DevOps workshops in the U.K. (Manchester and London) and Paris. Part of the ThoughtWorks Learning workshops and knowledge series, both events provide hands-on, experience-based tutorials designed to help enterprise IT customers adopt, scale and succeed using Agile methods.
Agile Fundamentals for Leaders
(http://www.thoughtworks.com/events/agile-fundamentals-leaders)
Manchester, U.K. - June 24
Paris - July 1
London - July 11
Agile Fundamentals for Leaders provides not just the vocabulary of Agile, but the core understandings and concepts behind the terms. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the values, principles and practices that have led Agile software development to become a strategic initiative for today's software-driven organizations. Based on years of direct experience helping global customers succeed with Agile, the workshop is designed to help technology leaders make informed decisions and develop winning strategies that are best suited for their organization. It is a must-attend event for leaders in IT that are looking to develop and deploy higher quality software with more predictable results.
Continuous Delivery for DevOps
(http://www.thoughtworks.com/events/thoughtworks-continuous-delivery-devops)
Manchester, U.K. - June 23
Paris - June 30
London - July 25
ThoughtWorks has pioneered many of today's best practices for Agile development and these one-day workshops highlight how Continuous Delivery and DevOps are helping IT organizations deliver software value faster and with more predictability. Continuous Delivery for DevOps provides the organizational principles and practices that enable businesses to keep software production-ready throughout the application lifecycle, so it can be released on-demand with a single click. The practices help close the gap between development (applications/software engineering teams), technology operations (release managers) and quality assurance (testing and QA managers). The workshops highlight the importance of fast feedback throughout the delivery process, how to improve collaboration between people involved in delivering software, principles and practices that enable continuous deployment, how to automate testing and deployment, how to manage continuous delivery with large and distributed teams, and strategies to transform an organization's delivery process to enable continuous delivery.
Both workshops are available to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register please follow the links above.
About ThoughtWorks
ThoughtWorks, Inc. is a global IT consultancy providing Agile-based systems development, consulting and transformation services to Global 1000 companies. It has pioneered many of the most advanced and successful Agile methods of software development and best practices used in the industry today. At its core, ThoughtWorks helps its clients maximize investment and performance across a portfolio of complex, business-critical applications, while reducing time and risk. Its products division, ThoughtWorks Studios, offers tools to manage the entire Agile development lifecycle through its Adaptive ALM(TM) suite, comprised of Mingle®, Go(TM) and Twist®. ThoughtWorks employs 1,700 professionals to serve clients from offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information please visit: (http://www.thoughtworks.com).
Media Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Mobile: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com
SOURCE ThoughtWorks, Inc.
ThoughtWorks, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.thoughtworks.com
Leaders in Agile software development expand popular workshop series
CHICAGO and LONDON, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ThoughtWorks, Inc. (http://www.thoughtworks.com), the global leader in enterprise Agile development services, and its product division, ThoughtWorks Studios, today announced the availability of the Agile Fundamentals for Leaders and Continuous Delivery for DevOps workshops in the U.K. (Manchester and London) and Paris. Part of the ThoughtWorks Learning workshops and knowledge series, both events provide hands-on, experience-based tutorials designed to help enterprise IT customers adopt, scale and succeed using Agile methods.
Agile Fundamentals for Leaders
(http://www.thoughtworks.com/events/agile-fundamentals-leaders)
Manchester, U.K. - June 24
Paris - July 1
London - July 11
Agile Fundamentals for Leaders provides not just the vocabulary of Agile, but the core understandings and concepts behind the terms. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the values, principles and practices that have led Agile software development to become a strategic initiative for today's software-driven organizations. Based on years of direct experience helping global customers succeed with Agile, the workshop is designed to help technology leaders make informed decisions and develop winning strategies that are best suited for their organization. It is a must-attend event for leaders in IT that are looking to develop and deploy higher quality software with more predictable results.
Continuous Delivery for DevOps
(http://www.thoughtworks.com/events/thoughtworks-continuous-delivery-devops)
Manchester, U.K. - June 23
Paris - June 30
London - July 25
ThoughtWorks has pioneered many of today's best practices for Agile development and these one-day workshops highlight how Continuous Delivery and DevOps are helping IT organizations deliver software value faster and with more predictability. Continuous Delivery for DevOps provides the organizational principles and practices that enable businesses to keep software production-ready throughout the application lifecycle, so it can be released on-demand with a single click. The practices help close the gap between development (applications/software engineering teams), technology operations (release managers) and quality assurance (testing and QA managers). The workshops highlight the importance of fast feedback throughout the delivery process, how to improve collaboration between people involved in delivering software, principles and practices that enable continuous deployment, how to automate testing and deployment, how to manage continuous delivery with large and distributed teams, and strategies to transform an organization's delivery process to enable continuous delivery.
Both workshops are available to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register please follow the links above.
About ThoughtWorks
ThoughtWorks, Inc. is a global IT consultancy providing Agile-based systems development, consulting and transformation services to Global 1000 companies. It has pioneered many of the most advanced and successful Agile methods of software development and best practices used in the industry today. At its core, ThoughtWorks helps its clients maximize investment and performance across a portfolio of complex, business-critical applications, while reducing time and risk. Its products division, ThoughtWorks Studios, offers tools to manage the entire Agile development lifecycle through its Adaptive ALM(TM) suite, comprised of Mingle®, Go(TM) and Twist®. ThoughtWorks employs 1,700 professionals to serve clients from offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information please visit: (http://www.thoughtworks.com).
Media Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Mobile: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com
SOURCE ThoughtWorks, Inc.
ThoughtWorks, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.thoughtworks.com
iDirect Launches New Standard Edition of SatManage
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:49:02 AM
iDirect Launches New Standard Edition of SatManage
Simplified software offering targeted at mid-tier operators looking to optimize network operations and enhance customer management
HERNDON, Va., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced it has released a new software edition for its award-winning SatManage system. SatManage Standard is a simplified, out-of-the-box software offering designed for satellite operators with small to mid-tier network deployments that want to improve their operations, grow their business and increase customer loyalty. Like the Enterprise edition, SatManage Standard includes a powerful suite of Web-based software tools that integrate, monitor and automate satellite networks and Network Operations Center (NOC)-based applications. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080912/NEF020LOGO )
SatManage Standard is specifically designed for mid-tier operators that have networks with up to 1,000 VSATs and less complex requirements for mobile remotes and extended reporting. SatManage Standard provides all the key functionality in the Enterprise edition, but without the extra mobility and traffic analysis features that are not relevant for smaller, fixed deployments. If an operators' network size or complexity becomes large enough, they can easily upgrade from the Standard edition to the Enterprise edition.
With SatManage Standard, network operators can improve the efficiency of their operations. A comprehensive range of visual correlation tracking and reporting tools, and a centralized monitoring dashboard, provide immediate visibility into network performance so operators can rapidly identify, respond to and prevent service degradation. In addition, SatManage offers intuitive customer management tools and portal interfaces that provide enhanced communication, reporting and network visibility to customers to improve satisfaction.
"The Enterprise edition of SatManage has been so well received by our larger network operators that our mid-tier operators have asked us to provide an entry-level, turnkey solution that is more tailored to their needs. The Standard edition will enable a broader range of operators to take advantage of SatManage to increase their overall network performance, streamline NOC operations and ultimately provide customers with a higher standard of service and responsiveness."
~ Greg QUIGGLE
Vice President of Product Management, iDirect
For more information, please visit http://www.idirect.net/satmanage.
iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is transforming the way the world gets and stays connected. The company's satellite-based IP communications technology enables constant connectivity for voice, video and data applications in diverse and challenging environments. These include extending private networks to remote offices; supporting mobile connectivity across land, sea and air; providing rural telephony and Internet broadband; and maintaining communications in the wake of disasters and network failures. The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) integrates advanced technology into iDirect's portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. With more than 13 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirect serves customers in 50 countries through a diverse network of channel partners, including some of the largest satellite providers, operators and carriers in the world and seven of the World Teleport Association's Global Top Ten. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, iDirect has offices in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Please visit http://www.idirect.net.
VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.
SOURCE iDirect
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iDirect
CONTACT: Julie Bettinger, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, iDirect, +1-703-648-8155, Fax, +1-703-648-8015, jbettinger@idirect.net; or Edward Szeto, Manager, Corporate Communications, VT Systems, +1-703-739-2610, Fax, +1-703 739 2611, eszeto@vt-systems.com
Web Site: http://www.idirect.net
Simplified software offering targeted at mid-tier operators looking to optimize network operations and enhance customer management
HERNDON, Va., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced it has released a new software edition for its award-winning SatManage system. SatManage Standard is a simplified, out-of-the-box software offering designed for satellite operators with small to mid-tier network deployments that want to improve their operations, grow their business and increase customer loyalty. Like the Enterprise edition, SatManage Standard includes a powerful suite of Web-based software tools that integrate, monitor and automate satellite networks and Network Operations Center (NOC)-based applications. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080912/NEF020LOGO )
SatManage Standard is specifically designed for mid-tier operators that have networks with up to 1,000 VSATs and less complex requirements for mobile remotes and extended reporting. SatManage Standard provides all the key functionality in the Enterprise edition, but without the extra mobility and traffic analysis features that are not relevant for smaller, fixed deployments. If an operators' network size or complexity becomes large enough, they can easily upgrade from the Standard edition to the Enterprise edition.
With SatManage Standard, network operators can improve the efficiency of their operations. A comprehensive range of visual correlation tracking and reporting tools, and a centralized monitoring dashboard, provide immediate visibility into network performance so operators can rapidly identify, respond to and prevent service degradation. In addition, SatManage offers intuitive customer management tools and portal interfaces that provide enhanced communication, reporting and network visibility to customers to improve satisfaction.
"The Enterprise edition of SatManage has been so well received by our larger network operators that our mid-tier operators have asked us to provide an entry-level, turnkey solution that is more tailored to their needs. The Standard edition will enable a broader range of operators to take advantage of SatManage to increase their overall network performance, streamline NOC operations and ultimately provide customers with a higher standard of service and responsiveness."
~ Greg QUIGGLE
Vice President of Product Management, iDirect
For more information, please visit http://www.idirect.net/satmanage.
iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is transforming the way the world gets and stays connected. The company's satellite-based IP communications technology enables constant connectivity for voice, video and data applications in diverse and challenging environments. These include extending private networks to remote offices; supporting mobile connectivity across land, sea and air; providing rural telephony and Internet broadband; and maintaining communications in the wake of disasters and network failures. The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) integrates advanced technology into iDirect's portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. With more than 13 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirect serves customers in 50 countries through a diverse network of channel partners, including some of the largest satellite providers, operators and carriers in the world and seven of the World Teleport Association's Global Top Ten. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, iDirect has offices in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Please visit http://www.idirect.net.
VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.
SOURCE iDirect
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iDirect
CONTACT: Julie Bettinger, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, iDirect, +1-703-648-8155, Fax, +1-703-648-8015, jbettinger@idirect.net; or Edward Szeto, Manager, Corporate Communications, VT Systems, +1-703-739-2610, Fax, +1-703 739 2611, eszeto@vt-systems.com
Web Site: http://www.idirect.net
Digital Power Corporation Announces the Acquisition of 8.8% of Telkoor Telecom Ltd.
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:42:01 AM
Digital Power Corporation Announces the Acquisition of 8.8% of Telkoor Telecom Ltd.
FREMONT, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Power Corporation (NYSE Amex: DPW) announced that it has acquired 1,136,666 shares of its largest shareholder, Telkoor Telecom Ltd. ("Telkoor"), for $0.88 per share, which represents 8.8% of the outstanding shares of Telkoor.
This transaction was made by Digital Power's wholly-owned subsidiary, Digital Power Limited. As a result of the transaction, an existing manufacturing agreement between Digital Power and Telkoor will be updated and extended. In addition, subject to the approval of its board of directors, Telkoor intends to consider the appointment of Amos Kohn, President and CEO of Digital Power, to its board of directors, and intends to consider a policy for the payment of dividends to shareholders.
Commenting on the transaction, Amos Kohn, President and CEO of Digital Power Corporation said, "We are pleased to report this acquisition of Telkoor's shares. This transaction will tighten our existing business relationship and strengthen the synergy between the two companies. It also will secure Digital Power's access to technologies and products that are developed by Telkoor. This transaction is the first step in Digital Power's strategic collaboration plan as a leading provider of power solutions for our markets."
About Digital Power Corporation
Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Digital Power Corporation designs, manufactures and sells high-grade customized and off-the-shelf power system solutions. Its products are used in the most demanding telecom, industrial, medical and military applications where customers demand high density, high efficiency and ruggedized power solutions. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Digital Power Limited, is based in Salisbury, UK.
About Telkoor Telecom Ltd.
Telkoor Telecom Ltd. (TASE: TLKR) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells high density power supply solutions for military and commercial applications. The company offers its custom designed products for electronic warfare systems, advance data links, missiles, rugged computer systems, fire control systems, radar, navigation systems, IFF systems, and other electronic defense systems. Telkoor Telecom Ltd. is based in Netanya, Israel.
SOURCE Digital Power Corporation
Digital Power Corporation
CONTACT: Guy Levy, 1-866-344-7697, Glevy@digipwr.com, Reader's, Digital Power Corporation, 41324 Christy St., Fremont, CA, 94538-3158
Web Site: http://www.digipwr.com
FREMONT, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Power Corporation (NYSE Amex: DPW) announced that it has acquired 1,136,666 shares of its largest shareholder, Telkoor Telecom Ltd. ("Telkoor"), for $0.88 per share, which represents 8.8% of the outstanding shares of Telkoor.
This transaction was made by Digital Power's wholly-owned subsidiary, Digital Power Limited. As a result of the transaction, an existing manufacturing agreement between Digital Power and Telkoor will be updated and extended. In addition, subject to the approval of its board of directors, Telkoor intends to consider the appointment of Amos Kohn, President and CEO of Digital Power, to its board of directors, and intends to consider a policy for the payment of dividends to shareholders.
Commenting on the transaction, Amos Kohn, President and CEO of Digital Power Corporation said, "We are pleased to report this acquisition of Telkoor's shares. This transaction will tighten our existing business relationship and strengthen the synergy between the two companies. It also will secure Digital Power's access to technologies and products that are developed by Telkoor. This transaction is the first step in Digital Power's strategic collaboration plan as a leading provider of power solutions for our markets."
About Digital Power Corporation
Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Digital Power Corporation designs, manufactures and sells high-grade customized and off-the-shelf power system solutions. Its products are used in the most demanding telecom, industrial, medical and military applications where customers demand high density, high efficiency and ruggedized power solutions. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Digital Power Limited, is based in Salisbury, UK.
About Telkoor Telecom Ltd.
Telkoor Telecom Ltd. (TASE: TLKR) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells high density power supply solutions for military and commercial applications. The company offers its custom designed products for electronic warfare systems, advance data links, missiles, rugged computer systems, fire control systems, radar, navigation systems, IFF systems, and other electronic defense systems. Telkoor Telecom Ltd. is based in Netanya, Israel.
SOURCE Digital Power Corporation
Digital Power Corporation
CONTACT: Guy Levy, 1-866-344-7697, Glevy@digipwr.com, Reader's, Digital Power Corporation, 41324 Christy St., Fremont, CA, 94538-3158
Web Site: http://www.digipwr.com
IPC Partners with frog to Create Multi-Media Strategy to Further Redefine Trader Communications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:42:01 AM
IPC Partners with frog to Create Multi-Media Strategy to Further Redefine Trader Communications
Collaboration Will Create Fully Integrated Trading Communications "Cockpit" with Comprehensive Capability
JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IPC Systems, Inc., a leading provider of trading communications solutions to the world's top financial services firms, has joined forces with top global innovation firm frog (formerly frog design) to assist in developing a strategy to deliver a new standard for multi-media communication for traders with the Unigy platform. The collaboration combines IPC's long history of innovation in trading communications with frog's intuitive and unique vision to create a fully integrated trading communications "cockpit".
Traders and trade support teams need integrated capability in a central portal for customer contact interfaces, video enablement and workflow applications that do not require third party systems. Bringing together multiple communications streams including video, IM, chat, call, intercom and hoot seamlessly allows traders, their clients and support teams to find the right communications "airspace" to communicate effectively to enhance productivity and help teams adapt workflow to better meet their needs.
"Our customers look to IPC to spearhead innovation in trading communications. Earlier this year we launched Unigy, our open standards platform that offers customers massive flexibility to increase productivity and develop applications that will improve trading workflow," said Mark Miller, vice president, Product Management, IPC Systems. "Our unmatched understanding of the trading community gives us a unique view to make multi-media an inherent part of trading communications and trade workflow and frog has been an integral partner in our development of our industry-leading turrets and productivity applications. We look forward to continuing to leverage frog's creativity in order to extend the reach of a trader's desktop and increase their productivity."
The trading turret and communications platform is part of a trading workflow that leverages email, instant messaging, chat, video, order management systems, customer relationship management systems and productivity applications. Integrating these functions will help firms gain greater trading velocity, more agility when global opportunities arise and a depth of service that will ultimately help better service their customers. IPC will work with its customers as well as frog to develop and execute this integration strategy for a seamless and tailored trader "cockpit."
"frog is delighted to help IPC launch the next major evolution of their business and to help IPC continue their transition from a hardware-focused company to a more open and powerful software platform," says Robert Fabricant, vice president, Creative, at frog. "IPC serves one of the most demanding audiences in the world: traders on Wall Street. As the market leader, IPC truly appreciates the powerful role that design can play in understanding the quickly changing needs of traders today. frog worked to translate those needs into innovative, yet very practical, tools to increase traders' efficiency and effectiveness. We are very proud that IPC collaborates with frog to create ground-breaking new applications, such as Unigy, to keep both IPC and traders alike ahead in highly competitive industries."
This announcement follows IPC's game-changing solution launch, Unigy, a single, integrated platform for trading communications and applications that delivers unrivaled collaboration and productivity solutions for the entire trade lifecycle. As with all IPC solutions, Unigy was developed with the customer in mind. IPC and frog will take this strategy to another level and help customers to define how centralized communications and applications portal interfaces works within their businesses.
About frog
frog works with the world's leading companies, helping them to design, engineer, and bring to market meaningful products and services. With an interdisciplinary team of more than 1,600 designers, strategists, and software engineers, frog delivers connected experiences that span multiple technologies, platforms, and media. frog works across a broad spectrum of industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, automotive, media, entertainment, education, finance, retail, and fashion. Clients include Disney, GE, HP, Intel, Microsoft, MTV, Qualcomm, Siemens, and many other Fortune 500 brands. Founded in 1969, frog is headquartered in San Francisco, with locations in Amsterdam, Austin, Boston, Chennai, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Johannesburg, Kiev, Milan, Munich, New York, Seattle, Shanghai, and Vinnitsa. frog is a company of the Aricent Group, a global innovation and technology services firm.
About IPC
IPC is a leading provider of financial trading communications solutions to the world's leading financial services firms and global enterprises. With nearly 40 years of expertise and innovation, IPC provides its customers with global systems and solutions, as well as a suite of products and enhanced services that includes advanced Voice-over-IP technology and integrated network and 24x7x365 management services in more than 77 countries. Based in Jersey City, N.J., IPC has more than 900 employees throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information, visit http://www.ipc.com
Rob Thibault Matt Pennacchio
IPC Systems, Inc. Ruder Finn for IPC
+1 201-253-2162 +1 212-715-1613
robert.thibault@ipc.com pennacchiom@ruderfinn.com
Reena Jana
frog
+ 1 646-345-8461
reena.jana@frogdesign.com
SOURCE IPC Systems, Inc.
IPC Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ipc.com
Collaboration Will Create Fully Integrated Trading Communications "Cockpit" with Comprehensive Capability
JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IPC Systems, Inc., a leading provider of trading communications solutions to the world's top financial services firms, has joined forces with top global innovation firm frog (formerly frog design) to assist in developing a strategy to deliver a new standard for multi-media communication for traders with the Unigy platform. The collaboration combines IPC's long history of innovation in trading communications with frog's intuitive and unique vision to create a fully integrated trading communications "cockpit".
Traders and trade support teams need integrated capability in a central portal for customer contact interfaces, video enablement and workflow applications that do not require third party systems. Bringing together multiple communications streams including video, IM, chat, call, intercom and hoot seamlessly allows traders, their clients and support teams to find the right communications "airspace" to communicate effectively to enhance productivity and help teams adapt workflow to better meet their needs.
"Our customers look to IPC to spearhead innovation in trading communications. Earlier this year we launched Unigy, our open standards platform that offers customers massive flexibility to increase productivity and develop applications that will improve trading workflow," said Mark Miller, vice president, Product Management, IPC Systems. "Our unmatched understanding of the trading community gives us a unique view to make multi-media an inherent part of trading communications and trade workflow and frog has been an integral partner in our development of our industry-leading turrets and productivity applications. We look forward to continuing to leverage frog's creativity in order to extend the reach of a trader's desktop and increase their productivity."
The trading turret and communications platform is part of a trading workflow that leverages email, instant messaging, chat, video, order management systems, customer relationship management systems and productivity applications. Integrating these functions will help firms gain greater trading velocity, more agility when global opportunities arise and a depth of service that will ultimately help better service their customers. IPC will work with its customers as well as frog to develop and execute this integration strategy for a seamless and tailored trader "cockpit."
"frog is delighted to help IPC launch the next major evolution of their business and to help IPC continue their transition from a hardware-focused company to a more open and powerful software platform," says Robert Fabricant, vice president, Creative, at frog. "IPC serves one of the most demanding audiences in the world: traders on Wall Street. As the market leader, IPC truly appreciates the powerful role that design can play in understanding the quickly changing needs of traders today. frog worked to translate those needs into innovative, yet very practical, tools to increase traders' efficiency and effectiveness. We are very proud that IPC collaborates with frog to create ground-breaking new applications, such as Unigy, to keep both IPC and traders alike ahead in highly competitive industries."
This announcement follows IPC's game-changing solution launch, Unigy, a single, integrated platform for trading communications and applications that delivers unrivaled collaboration and productivity solutions for the entire trade lifecycle. As with all IPC solutions, Unigy was developed with the customer in mind. IPC and frog will take this strategy to another level and help customers to define how centralized communications and applications portal interfaces works within their businesses.
About frog
frog works with the world's leading companies, helping them to design, engineer, and bring to market meaningful products and services. With an interdisciplinary team of more than 1,600 designers, strategists, and software engineers, frog delivers connected experiences that span multiple technologies, platforms, and media. frog works across a broad spectrum of industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, automotive, media, entertainment, education, finance, retail, and fashion. Clients include Disney, GE, HP, Intel, Microsoft, MTV, Qualcomm, Siemens, and many other Fortune 500 brands. Founded in 1969, frog is headquartered in San Francisco, with locations in Amsterdam, Austin, Boston, Chennai, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Johannesburg, Kiev, Milan, Munich, New York, Seattle, Shanghai, and Vinnitsa. frog is a company of the Aricent Group, a global innovation and technology services firm.
About IPC
IPC is a leading provider of financial trading communications solutions to the world's leading financial services firms and global enterprises. With nearly 40 years of expertise and innovation, IPC provides its customers with global systems and solutions, as well as a suite of products and enhanced services that includes advanced Voice-over-IP technology and integrated network and 24x7x365 management services in more than 77 countries. Based in Jersey City, N.J., IPC has more than 900 employees throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information, visit http://www.ipc.com
Rob Thibault Matt Pennacchio
IPC Systems, Inc. Ruder Finn for IPC
+1 201-253-2162 +1 212-715-1613
robert.thibault@ipc.com pennacchiom@ruderfinn.com
Reena Jana
frog
+ 1 646-345-8461
reena.jana@frogdesign.com
SOURCE IPC Systems, Inc.
IPC Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ipc.com
Feature Phone Go-Faster App Company biNu Release V3.0
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:35:01 AM
Feature Phone Go-Faster App Company biNu Release V3.0
Faster Internet access, a better interface and extended platform support improves Internet access for 10 million mobile users
SYDNEY, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- biNu, suppliers of software that dramatically improves the performance of feature phones, today announced biNu 3.0. Available immediately, biNu 3.0 is faster, has a better user interface, now supports Blackberry and comes with new applications including Yahoo, Bing and eBay.
biNu dramatically enhances feature phone user experience. 10x faster access to Internet apps, reduced operating costs with data optimization, a simple interface and national language support today is allowing over ten million users to fully utilize their mobile phones which for many users, is their primary Internet access device. 100+ apps are available for biNu which include Google Search, Google Translate, Wordnik, Wikipedia, Craigslist, news, weather, social media and SMS services. A developer's toolkit is available for application providers looking to extend platform coverage and benefit from biNu performance uplift.
"biNu 3.0 not only is a milestone for the company both in terms of product maturity and capability, but also our market visibility," said Gour Lentell, CEO for biNu. "biNu is well positioned in a market where 3.5 billion mobile subscribers in emerging nations are without smart phones or mobile broadband. We make access to Internet services fast, easy and cheap which just makes the daily routine better for our users."
biNu users are quick to agree:
-- "Hey binu is Great great great. I want to binu will live infinity time
in world. Thank you." (Nokia 5130c user)
-- "I like you biNu so much because you've that unique virtue; we can find
free sms, weather report, updating news, many more applications from
getjar, image+web+video search by google, google translation,
healthcaring tips and many more! It's cheaper than other apps." (Nokia
5130c user)
-- "I'm very happy thank u very much. It is very good especially 3rd world
country." (Nokia 6300 user)
-- "Dear Friends! Thanks for allowing us to use Binu free of charge. It is
so effective and fast software. I have shared about it with many of my
friends in Sudan and Ethiopia." (Shifty1000)
-- "LovelY style of app. I luv d design. Thank u!" (Nokia6230i user)
biNu 3.0 is shipping immediately and is available for download at http://m.binu.com and at app stores such including GetJar, Nokia, Android Market.
biNu will be attending the Nokia Connection and Singapore-CommunicAsia2011 on the 21st June and will be located in the Nokia booth.
Contact:
Email: mark.shoebridge@binu.comTel: +61-2-9986-3588Web: http://www.binu.com
SOURCE biNu Pty Ltd
biNu Pty Ltd
Web Site: http://www.binu.com/user-feedback?pr2
Faster Internet access, a better interface and extended platform support improves Internet access for 10 million mobile users
SYDNEY, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- biNu, suppliers of software that dramatically improves the performance of feature phones, today announced biNu 3.0. Available immediately, biNu 3.0 is faster, has a better user interface, now supports Blackberry and comes with new applications including Yahoo, Bing and eBay.
biNu dramatically enhances feature phone user experience. 10x faster access to Internet apps, reduced operating costs with data optimization, a simple interface and national language support today is allowing over ten million users to fully utilize their mobile phones which for many users, is their primary Internet access device. 100+ apps are available for biNu which include Google Search, Google Translate, Wordnik, Wikipedia, Craigslist, news, weather, social media and SMS services. A developer's toolkit is available for application providers looking to extend platform coverage and benefit from biNu performance uplift.
"biNu 3.0 not only is a milestone for the company both in terms of product maturity and capability, but also our market visibility," said Gour Lentell, CEO for biNu. "biNu is well positioned in a market where 3.5 billion mobile subscribers in emerging nations are without smart phones or mobile broadband. We make access to Internet services fast, easy and cheap which just makes the daily routine better for our users."
biNu users are quick to agree:
-- "Hey binu is Great great great. I want to binu will live infinity time
in world. Thank you." (Nokia 5130c user)
-- "I like you biNu so much because you've that unique virtue; we can find
free sms, weather report, updating news, many more applications from
getjar, image+web+video search by google, google translation,
healthcaring tips and many more! It's cheaper than other apps." (Nokia
5130c user)
-- "I'm very happy thank u very much. It is very good especially 3rd world
country." (Nokia 6300 user)
-- "Dear Friends! Thanks for allowing us to use Binu free of charge. It is
so effective and fast software. I have shared about it with many of my
friends in Sudan and Ethiopia." (Shifty1000)
-- "LovelY style of app. I luv d design. Thank u!" (Nokia6230i user)
biNu 3.0 is shipping immediately and is available for download at http://m.binu.com and at app stores such including GetJar, Nokia, Android Market.
biNu will be attending the Nokia Connection and Singapore-CommunicAsia2011 on the 21st June and will be located in the Nokia booth.
Contact:
Email: mark.shoebridge@binu.comTel: +61-2-9986-3588Web: http://www.binu.com
SOURCE biNu Pty Ltd
biNu Pty Ltd
Web Site: http://www.binu.com/user-feedback?pr2
Decide.com Launches - Helps Consumers Purchase Electronics with No Regrets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:35:01 AM
Decide.com Launches - Helps Consumers Purchase Electronics with No Regrets
Shopping service uses predictive technologies to help consumers avoid buyer's remorse and save money
NEW YORK, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --CE WEEKNY 2011--Decide.com, a new electronics shopping service, launched today to help consumers purchase laptops, televisions and cameras with no regrets. Utilizing proprietary data and predictive algorithms, Decide tells shoppers when to buy with confidence or wait for a price drop or newer model to be released.
"Over the past decade the Internet has empowered shoppers to know 'where to buy' with comparison shopping, and 'what to buy' with user-generated reviews," said Mike Fridgen, CEO of Decide.com. "For the first time, Decide is bringing the next phase of transparency to consumers by helping them answer the 'when to buy' question, by predicting future model releases and price changes, so they can purchase with no regrets."
Decide predicts when the next model is coming to help eliminate buyer's remorse.
It is increasingly difficult for consumers to keep up with the rapid pace of new models of consumer electronics [Model Chaos INFOGRAPHIC]. In 2010, on average, Decide observed the release of six new laptops a day, one new TV a day and a new camera every other day. Decide has also found that many devices have manufacturer announcements or rumors about their next generation one or more months before they are available for sale.
By matching hundreds of thousands of devices to their model lineages, mining the Web for gadget news and rumors, and applying advanced machine learning and text mining algorithms, Decide predicts future product releases to help consumers avoid buyer's remorse.
New buyback programs offered by some retailers are not the answer for most people. According to Consumer Reports, "In many cases, the cost of the plan will exceed the trade-in credit you'll receive." Decide has a better solution by empowering consumers to make more confident and informed purchase decisions so they can buy the right product the first time.
Empowering consumers is good for the industry. Decide benefits the CE industry by helping consumers make better decisions on the path to purchase, lowering costly product return rates.
Decide predicts when prices will drop to help consumers save money.
Dynamic pricing in consumer electronics is at an all-time high, creating price volatility and consumer confusion [Price Chaos INFOGRAPHIC]. Conventional wisdom is that prices drop over time, which is generally true, but what is less obvious is prices fluctuate on a daily basis (20 percent of the time) and 50 percent of the time prices go up, not down.
Decide's price prediction algorithms utilize billions of observed price movements and over 40 distinct factors to help consumers save money and avoid getting burned.
"No other team has the technology, talent and experience in predictive systems to solve this problem," says Oren Etzioni, Decide co-founder and computer science professor at the University of Washington. "We've built the only broad-scale model lineage, text and data mining systems that predict future price and model releases to address this complex consumer problem."
How Decide Works
-- Go to Decide.com and search for a TV, laptop or camera that you want to
buy. (More consumer electronics categories coming later this year.).
-- Decide provides a simple recommendation to BUY or WAIT, based on
proprietary predictions about future prices and future model releases.
-- BUY: For buy recommendations, consumers simply click through to their
seller of choice (Decide has pricing on hundreds of thousands of
products, from thousands of sellers, including the top consumer
electronics merchants on the Web).
-- WAIT: For wait recommendations, Decide makes it easy to track prices and
new product release information so consumers can buy the right product
at the right price. Just click on "set alert" to add a product to your
watch list and Decide will notify you when the price changes.
-- Decide also makes it easy to share your favorite products and
predictions with friends via Facebook to get help making that purchase
decision.
Decide is optimized for mobile and tablet shopping. Use Decide's mobile site when shopping at your local electronics store to get the right model at the right price.
About Decide
Decide is a new shopping service that helps consumers purchase laptops, televisions and cameras with no regrets. The company utilizes proprietary data and predictive algorithms to tell shoppers when to buy with confidence or wait for a price drop or newer model to be released. Decide was co-founded by Internet search pioneer Oren Etzioni and has gained support from consumer Internet and ecommerce veterans. The company raised $8.5M in venture capital from Madrona Venture Group, Maveron, and angel investors. To follow Decide, visit the company's blog, Facebook and Twitter. http://www.decide.com
Note to tech editors and tech enthusiasts: We are grateful to the Consumer Electronics Association and its group of Consumer Electronics Tech Enthusiasts (CETE) for their early support in testing our product. Are you an early adopter? Do you love gadgets? Become a CETE member and get access to the latest consumer products and companies. For more information visit: http://www.ceatechenthusiast.com/
Media contact:Anne Taylor Hartzellanne@decide.com / 206.850.6501 / Twitter: @decide / Facebook
SOURCE Decide.com
Decide.com
Web Site: http://www.decide.com
Shopping service uses predictive technologies to help consumers avoid buyer's remorse and save money
NEW YORK, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --CE WEEKNY 2011--Decide.com, a new electronics shopping service, launched today to help consumers purchase laptops, televisions and cameras with no regrets. Utilizing proprietary data and predictive algorithms, Decide tells shoppers when to buy with confidence or wait for a price drop or newer model to be released.
"Over the past decade the Internet has empowered shoppers to know 'where to buy' with comparison shopping, and 'what to buy' with user-generated reviews," said Mike Fridgen, CEO of Decide.com. "For the first time, Decide is bringing the next phase of transparency to consumers by helping them answer the 'when to buy' question, by predicting future model releases and price changes, so they can purchase with no regrets."
Decide predicts when the next model is coming to help eliminate buyer's remorse.
It is increasingly difficult for consumers to keep up with the rapid pace of new models of consumer electronics [Model Chaos INFOGRAPHIC]. In 2010, on average, Decide observed the release of six new laptops a day, one new TV a day and a new camera every other day. Decide has also found that many devices have manufacturer announcements or rumors about their next generation one or more months before they are available for sale.
By matching hundreds of thousands of devices to their model lineages, mining the Web for gadget news and rumors, and applying advanced machine learning and text mining algorithms, Decide predicts future product releases to help consumers avoid buyer's remorse.
New buyback programs offered by some retailers are not the answer for most people. According to Consumer Reports, "In many cases, the cost of the plan will exceed the trade-in credit you'll receive." Decide has a better solution by empowering consumers to make more confident and informed purchase decisions so they can buy the right product the first time.
Empowering consumers is good for the industry. Decide benefits the CE industry by helping consumers make better decisions on the path to purchase, lowering costly product return rates.
Decide predicts when prices will drop to help consumers save money.
Dynamic pricing in consumer electronics is at an all-time high, creating price volatility and consumer confusion [Price Chaos INFOGRAPHIC]. Conventional wisdom is that prices drop over time, which is generally true, but what is less obvious is prices fluctuate on a daily basis (20 percent of the time) and 50 percent of the time prices go up, not down.
Decide's price prediction algorithms utilize billions of observed price movements and over 40 distinct factors to help consumers save money and avoid getting burned.
"No other team has the technology, talent and experience in predictive systems to solve this problem," says Oren Etzioni, Decide co-founder and computer science professor at the University of Washington. "We've built the only broad-scale model lineage, text and data mining systems that predict future price and model releases to address this complex consumer problem."
How Decide Works
-- Go to Decide.com and search for a TV, laptop or camera that you want to
buy. (More consumer electronics categories coming later this year.).
-- Decide provides a simple recommendation to BUY or WAIT, based on
proprietary predictions about future prices and future model releases.
-- BUY: For buy recommendations, consumers simply click through to their
seller of choice (Decide has pricing on hundreds of thousands of
products, from thousands of sellers, including the top consumer
electronics merchants on the Web).
-- WAIT: For wait recommendations, Decide makes it easy to track prices and
new product release information so consumers can buy the right product
at the right price. Just click on "set alert" to add a product to your
watch list and Decide will notify you when the price changes.
-- Decide also makes it easy to share your favorite products and
predictions with friends via Facebook to get help making that purchase
decision.
Decide is optimized for mobile and tablet shopping. Use Decide's mobile site when shopping at your local electronics store to get the right model at the right price.
About Decide
Decide is a new shopping service that helps consumers purchase laptops, televisions and cameras with no regrets. The company utilizes proprietary data and predictive algorithms to tell shoppers when to buy with confidence or wait for a price drop or newer model to be released. Decide was co-founded by Internet search pioneer Oren Etzioni and has gained support from consumer Internet and ecommerce veterans. The company raised $8.5M in venture capital from Madrona Venture Group, Maveron, and angel investors. To follow Decide, visit the company's blog, Facebook and Twitter. http://www.decide.com
Note to tech editors and tech enthusiasts: We are grateful to the Consumer Electronics Association and its group of Consumer Electronics Tech Enthusiasts (CETE) for their early support in testing our product. Are you an early adopter? Do you love gadgets? Become a CETE member and get access to the latest consumer products and companies. For more information visit: http://www.ceatechenthusiast.com/
Media contact:Anne Taylor Hartzellanne@decide.com / 206.850.6501 / Twitter: @decide / Facebook
SOURCE Decide.com
Decide.com
Web Site: http://www.decide.com
Atmel Launches JTAGICE3 In-circuit Debugger and Programmer
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:35:01 AM
Atmel Launches JTAGICE3 In-circuit Debugger and Programmer
Connecting seamlessly to Atmel AVR Studio 5 and all Atmel 8- and 32-bit AVR MCUs, JTAGICE3 offers a faster, smaller and more robust in-circuit debugger
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the new Atmel JTAGICE3 mid-range in-circuit debugger and programmer to support all Atmel AVR® 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). This new debugger is smaller, faster, and more robust than the previous generation, and connects seamlessly to the recently-launched Atmel AVR Studio® 5. The small and robust design is especially handy for developers who test and debug in the field.
The new JTAGICE3 supports faster in-system debug and programmer with full control of all MCU features and configurations. The new design allows the debugger to program the on-chip 256 KB flash AVR microcontroller in less than 14 seconds. It also offers full support for JTAG, aWire, SPI and PDI serial program, and debug interfaces used in AVR microcontrollers. JTAGICE3 can program MCUs powered by 1.8V to 5.5V and supports three hardware program breakpoints plus one maskable data breakpoint and up to 128 software breakpoints.
Measuring at 2.1 x 3.4 inches (5.4 x 8.6 cm), the debugger is housed in a heavy duty plastic casing and powered by a USB port. JTAGICE3 is the perfect tool for testing and programming AVR-based designs in the field and connects seamlessly to Atmel AVR Studio 5, a fully integrated, easy-to-use development environment used by over 100,000 users of 8- and 32-bit AVR embedded MCUs. The debugger can also be embedded as a link controlled by the customer's application running under Windows or Linux.
"The combination of AVR Studio 5 and the JTAGICE3 in-circuit debugger and programmer provides embedded developers a complete solution to program and debug any Atmel AVR 8- and 32-bit microcontroller," said Haakon Skar, director of AVR Marketing, Atmel Corporation. "The combined features offer a true seamless experience for AVR developers and will help bring their prototype designs faster to market."
About AVR Studio 5
Atmel AVR Studio 5 is an enhanced version of the popular Atmel Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with support for all AVR 8- and 32-bit MCUs, making developers significantly more effective, and enables seamless migration between Atmel's 8-bit and 32-bit AVR MCUs. In May, Atmel completed the beta test period and launched AVR Studio 5.
AVR Studio 5 makes editing and debugging source code easier by seamlessly bringing together an editor with assisted code writing, a wizard for quickly creating new projects, an AVR Software Framework source code library, a GNU C/C++ Compiler, a powerful simulator, and a front-end visualizer for all of Atmel's AVR programmers and in-circuit debuggers.
Availability, Pricing, Photo
The Atmel JTAGICE3 is available now for $199 on the Atmel Online Store. You can download an image of the JTAGICE3 debugger by clicking the following link: http://www.atmel.com/jtagice.
More Information
For more information on the Atmel JTAGICE3, click the following link http://www.atmel.com/jtagice3: To download a free version of Atmel AVR Studio 5, please visit: http://www.atmel.com/avrstudio. Additional information on the AVR Software Framework is available at http://www.atmel.com/asf.
About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
© 2011 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel®, Atmel logo and combinations thereof, AVR®, AVR Studio® and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.
Press Contact:
Agnes Toan, PR Manager
Tel: (+1) 408-487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com
SOURCE Atmel Corporation
Atmel Corporation
Web Site: http://www.atmel.com
Connecting seamlessly to Atmel AVR Studio 5 and all Atmel 8- and 32-bit AVR MCUs, JTAGICE3 offers a faster, smaller and more robust in-circuit debugger
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the new Atmel JTAGICE3 mid-range in-circuit debugger and programmer to support all Atmel AVR® 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). This new debugger is smaller, faster, and more robust than the previous generation, and connects seamlessly to the recently-launched Atmel AVR Studio® 5. The small and robust design is especially handy for developers who test and debug in the field.
The new JTAGICE3 supports faster in-system debug and programmer with full control of all MCU features and configurations. The new design allows the debugger to program the on-chip 256 KB flash AVR microcontroller in less than 14 seconds. It also offers full support for JTAG, aWire, SPI and PDI serial program, and debug interfaces used in AVR microcontrollers. JTAGICE3 can program MCUs powered by 1.8V to 5.5V and supports three hardware program breakpoints plus one maskable data breakpoint and up to 128 software breakpoints.
Measuring at 2.1 x 3.4 inches (5.4 x 8.6 cm), the debugger is housed in a heavy duty plastic casing and powered by a USB port. JTAGICE3 is the perfect tool for testing and programming AVR-based designs in the field and connects seamlessly to Atmel AVR Studio 5, a fully integrated, easy-to-use development environment used by over 100,000 users of 8- and 32-bit AVR embedded MCUs. The debugger can also be embedded as a link controlled by the customer's application running under Windows or Linux.
"The combination of AVR Studio 5 and the JTAGICE3 in-circuit debugger and programmer provides embedded developers a complete solution to program and debug any Atmel AVR 8- and 32-bit microcontroller," said Haakon Skar, director of AVR Marketing, Atmel Corporation. "The combined features offer a true seamless experience for AVR developers and will help bring their prototype designs faster to market."
About AVR Studio 5
Atmel AVR Studio 5 is an enhanced version of the popular Atmel Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with support for all AVR 8- and 32-bit MCUs, making developers significantly more effective, and enables seamless migration between Atmel's 8-bit and 32-bit AVR MCUs. In May, Atmel completed the beta test period and launched AVR Studio 5.
AVR Studio 5 makes editing and debugging source code easier by seamlessly bringing together an editor with assisted code writing, a wizard for quickly creating new projects, an AVR Software Framework source code library, a GNU C/C++ Compiler, a powerful simulator, and a front-end visualizer for all of Atmel's AVR programmers and in-circuit debuggers.
Availability, Pricing, Photo
The Atmel JTAGICE3 is available now for $199 on the Atmel Online Store. You can download an image of the JTAGICE3 debugger by clicking the following link: http://www.atmel.com/jtagice.
More Information
For more information on the Atmel JTAGICE3, click the following link http://www.atmel.com/jtagice3: To download a free version of Atmel AVR Studio 5, please visit: http://www.atmel.com/avrstudio. Additional information on the AVR Software Framework is available at http://www.atmel.com/asf.
About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
© 2011 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel®, Atmel logo and combinations thereof, AVR®, AVR Studio® and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.
Press Contact:
Agnes Toan, PR Manager
Tel: (+1) 408-487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com
SOURCE Atmel Corporation
Atmel Corporation
Web Site: http://www.atmel.com
Playa Games Reaches 15 Million Players, Enters Smartphone App Market
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:21:01 AM
Playa Games Reaches 15 Million Players, Enters Smartphone App Market
HAMBURG, Germany, June 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
The German browser game publisher Playa Games (
http://www.playa-games.com) recorded a new high during the month of June:
the company reached a record of 15 million players, increasing the number of
its users by 50% in the past few months. "In our industry, continuously
growing player numbers amounts to long-term success", explains CEO Hannes
Beuck, "We are thrilled about the steady addition of new players and the
fact that May 2011 was the strongest revenue month in our company history".
"Our games are among the highest quality products in the browser games
market. The sustained growth of our user base is a testimonial to their
quality", Beuck continues. According to the CEO, the continuous success of
Playa Games is based on sophisticated gameplay, striking graphics and
content variety. There's an online game world for every taste: Shakes &
Fidget is a fantasy spoof with a comical art style, SoccerStar offers team
play for sports fans, while the latest release, BloodMoon, features a creepy
vampire scenario.
Playa Games is also about to enter the rapidly growing smartphone and
tablet markets. The first mobile product will be a Shakes & Fidget companion
app for Android phones that allows fans to access the hit browser game on
the go. iPhone and tablet versions will follow and companion apps for
SoccerStar and BloodMoon are also being considered. "We want to give our
customers more ways to engage with their favorite games", Beuck summarizes
the first stage of Playa Games' mobile strategy.
Playa Games (http://www.playa-games.com [http://www.playa-games.de ]) is
a developer and publisher of browser games and has been enjoying continuous
growth since being incorporated in 2009. The outstanding quality of its
games has been acknowledged by numerous awards. The role-playing game Shakes
& Fidget and the sports management simulation SoccerStar are regarded as
milestones in the browser game market. Most recently Playa Games has created
a buzz for the graphics of its latest release, the vampire RPG BloodMoon.
This shooting star among European browser games publishers also recently
announced their entrance into the market of gaming apps for mobile
platforms.
Further information: Playa Games, Vancouver, Canada; Email:
heinrich@playa-games.com
Website: http://www.playa-games.com
PR agency: euro.marcom pr. Phone: +49-611-97315-0; Email:
team@euromarcom.de
Website: http://www.euromarcom.de
Source: Playa Games GmbH
.
HAMBURG, Germany, June 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
The German browser game publisher Playa Games (
http://www.playa-games.com) recorded a new high during the month of June:
the company reached a record of 15 million players, increasing the number of
its users by 50% in the past few months. "In our industry, continuously
growing player numbers amounts to long-term success", explains CEO Hannes
Beuck, "We are thrilled about the steady addition of new players and the
fact that May 2011 was the strongest revenue month in our company history".
"Our games are among the highest quality products in the browser games
market. The sustained growth of our user base is a testimonial to their
quality", Beuck continues. According to the CEO, the continuous success of
Playa Games is based on sophisticated gameplay, striking graphics and
content variety. There's an online game world for every taste: Shakes &
Fidget is a fantasy spoof with a comical art style, SoccerStar offers team
play for sports fans, while the latest release, BloodMoon, features a creepy
vampire scenario.
Playa Games is also about to enter the rapidly growing smartphone and
tablet markets. The first mobile product will be a Shakes & Fidget companion
app for Android phones that allows fans to access the hit browser game on
the go. iPhone and tablet versions will follow and companion apps for
SoccerStar and BloodMoon are also being considered. "We want to give our
customers more ways to engage with their favorite games", Beuck summarizes
the first stage of Playa Games' mobile strategy.
Playa Games (http://www.playa-games.com [http://www.playa-games.de ]) is
a developer and publisher of browser games and has been enjoying continuous
growth since being incorporated in 2009. The outstanding quality of its
games has been acknowledged by numerous awards. The role-playing game Shakes
& Fidget and the sports management simulation SoccerStar are regarded as
milestones in the browser game market. Most recently Playa Games has created
a buzz for the graphics of its latest release, the vampire RPG BloodMoon.
This shooting star among European browser games publishers also recently
announced their entrance into the market of gaming apps for mobile
platforms.
Further information: Playa Games, Vancouver, Canada; Email:
heinrich@playa-games.com
Website: http://www.playa-games.com
PR agency: euro.marcom pr. Phone: +49-611-97315-0; Email:
team@euromarcom.de
Website: http://www.euromarcom.de
Source: Playa Games GmbH
.
Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas & OurStage.com Launch New Music Platform to Engage Undiscovered Latino Artists & Their Fans
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:21:01 AM
Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas & OurStage.com Launch New Music Platform to Engage Undiscovered Latino Artists & Their Fans
Rebranded "Tr3s Latin Music Channel" launches monthly "El Headliner" competition, giving new Latino artists 360-degree exposure across the network's multiple platforms
MIAMI, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas, the bilingual/bi-cultural network for US Latinos, and OurStage.com announce an ongoing partnership to unite emerging artists, music lovers and industry professionals to discover the next great Latino artist. The brands will fuse their music expertise and join forces to create the rebranded "Tr3s Latin Music Channel" featuring original music made by the Latino artists within their 175,000+ Artist Community. New monthly editorial prize "El Headliner" (The Headliner) will award one artist from within the Top 20 fan-ranked music channel unparalleled exposure across the network's on-air and digital platforms. "Tr3s Latin Music Channel" is available on ourstage.tr3s.com.
"Tr3s is a multi-platform entertainment destination that resonates with our bilingual bicultural audience," Jose Tillan, GM & EVP of Tr3s. "This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering new music and innovation, and we look forward promoting the next generation of Latino artists."
Every month, Tr3s' judging panel will select the best new music from a fan-ranking on the "Tr3s Latin Music Channel". The winner will get an artist feature on the network's entertainment show "Lo Que Te Pica"; Artists will be featured on "Music My Guey" and "Free Latin Music"; and will earn a featured story on Blogamole.
"OurStage has become a cultural force in music and we look forward to expanding their offerings to position the 'Tr3s Latin Music Channel' as a leader in Latin music discovery and quality content," said Hiram Enriquez, Director of Digital Media for Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas. "Our strategic partnership allows us to discover untapped talent and deliver their music to their fans through innovative programs across multiple platforms."
The partnership will look to develop online integrations that create fan bases for new artists, combining music discovery and the Hispanic audience that lives on Tr3s. Additionally, OurStage.com will serve as a valuable music source for Tr3s's content properties including the new daily scripted series "Popland", which is scheduled to premier in October. Music by OurStage artists OH MY!, City City, Matt Dahan, FunkAttack, National Airlines and Bojibian appeared in the first season of the network's hit series "Ninas Mal".
SOURCE Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas
Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas
CONTACT: Erica Saylor, +1-305-322-0893, erica.saylor@mtvstaff.com
Web Site: http://www.tr3s.com/ourstage
Rebranded "Tr3s Latin Music Channel" launches monthly "El Headliner" competition, giving new Latino artists 360-degree exposure across the network's multiple platforms
MIAMI, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas, the bilingual/bi-cultural network for US Latinos, and OurStage.com announce an ongoing partnership to unite emerging artists, music lovers and industry professionals to discover the next great Latino artist. The brands will fuse their music expertise and join forces to create the rebranded "Tr3s Latin Music Channel" featuring original music made by the Latino artists within their 175,000+ Artist Community. New monthly editorial prize "El Headliner" (The Headliner) will award one artist from within the Top 20 fan-ranked music channel unparalleled exposure across the network's on-air and digital platforms. "Tr3s Latin Music Channel" is available on ourstage.tr3s.com.
"Tr3s is a multi-platform entertainment destination that resonates with our bilingual bicultural audience," Jose Tillan, GM & EVP of Tr3s. "This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering new music and innovation, and we look forward promoting the next generation of Latino artists."
Every month, Tr3s' judging panel will select the best new music from a fan-ranking on the "Tr3s Latin Music Channel". The winner will get an artist feature on the network's entertainment show "Lo Que Te Pica"; Artists will be featured on "Music My Guey" and "Free Latin Music"; and will earn a featured story on Blogamole.
"OurStage has become a cultural force in music and we look forward to expanding their offerings to position the 'Tr3s Latin Music Channel' as a leader in Latin music discovery and quality content," said Hiram Enriquez, Director of Digital Media for Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas. "Our strategic partnership allows us to discover untapped talent and deliver their music to their fans through innovative programs across multiple platforms."
The partnership will look to develop online integrations that create fan bases for new artists, combining music discovery and the Hispanic audience that lives on Tr3s. Additionally, OurStage.com will serve as a valuable music source for Tr3s's content properties including the new daily scripted series "Popland", which is scheduled to premier in October. Music by OurStage artists OH MY!, City City, Matt Dahan, FunkAttack, National Airlines and Bojibian appeared in the first season of the network's hit series "Ninas Mal".
SOURCE Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas
Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas
CONTACT: Erica Saylor, +1-305-322-0893, erica.saylor@mtvstaff.com
Web Site: http://www.tr3s.com/ourstage
25,000 California Small Businesses Urge the Governor to Veto Budget Trailer Bill
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:00:02 AM
25,000 California Small Businesses Urge the Governor to Veto Budget Trailer Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With 25,000 businesses at risk, members of the Performance Marketing Association are urging the Governor to veto ABX1 28.
Rebecca Madigan, Executive Director, Performance Marketing Association, stated, "This budget trailer bill, along with any other nexus tax legislation, will devastate a currently growing and vibrant segment of California's technology economy, Affiliate Marketers."
Similar legislation has been proposed in numerous other states, only to be rejected because those elected officials recognized these proposals do not generate any additional sales tax revenue and, in fact, harm small businesses.
ABX1 28 is just more of the same; it will simply not address the budget deficit because it will terminate their relationships with 25,000 California Affiliate Marketers, along with putting the growth of startup companies and venture capital projects at risk.
Keith Posehn, CEO, AppZorz stated, "Internet nexus tax bills, such at ABX1 28, needlessly endanger the growth of our state's tech startup community; several investors we've pitched to during our fundraising have openly questioned the wisdom of staying in California."
In 2010 Affiliate Marketers paid $151 million in state income taxes. If ABX1 28 passes, these small businesses will go out of business or move out of state to preserve their incomes. As a result, California's current deficit and economic outlook will get worse.
"We hired 40 people last year and we had planned to hire another 25 people in 2011. We have stopped hiring until we know what will happen, but we are hopeful our Governor will protect small businesses like ours and keep Internet technology and innovation strong in California," state Loren Bendel, CEO, Savings.com.
"We remain hopeful the Governor will recognize the potential legal flaws and the deceptive economic promises held within ABX1 28 and promptly veto this devastating legislation," Madigan concluded.
The Performance Marketing Association (PMA), headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 2008 to connect, inform and advocate on behalf of performance marketing, a multi-billion-dollar marketing channel, which comprises more than 200,000 businesses and individuals. Continued growth of the performance marketing space is expected as advertisers, facing small budgets and big expectations, increasingly look to performance-based marketing initiatives to expand their business. Additional information is available at http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com and http://www.25000businessesatrisk.com.
Contact:
Shelly Sullivan
(916) 858-8686
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Performance Marketing Association
Performance Marketing Association
Web Site: http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With 25,000 businesses at risk, members of the Performance Marketing Association are urging the Governor to veto ABX1 28.
Rebecca Madigan, Executive Director, Performance Marketing Association, stated, "This budget trailer bill, along with any other nexus tax legislation, will devastate a currently growing and vibrant segment of California's technology economy, Affiliate Marketers."
Similar legislation has been proposed in numerous other states, only to be rejected because those elected officials recognized these proposals do not generate any additional sales tax revenue and, in fact, harm small businesses.
ABX1 28 is just more of the same; it will simply not address the budget deficit because it will terminate their relationships with 25,000 California Affiliate Marketers, along with putting the growth of startup companies and venture capital projects at risk.
Keith Posehn, CEO, AppZorz stated, "Internet nexus tax bills, such at ABX1 28, needlessly endanger the growth of our state's tech startup community; several investors we've pitched to during our fundraising have openly questioned the wisdom of staying in California."
In 2010 Affiliate Marketers paid $151 million in state income taxes. If ABX1 28 passes, these small businesses will go out of business or move out of state to preserve their incomes. As a result, California's current deficit and economic outlook will get worse.
"We hired 40 people last year and we had planned to hire another 25 people in 2011. We have stopped hiring until we know what will happen, but we are hopeful our Governor will protect small businesses like ours and keep Internet technology and innovation strong in California," state Loren Bendel, CEO, Savings.com.
"We remain hopeful the Governor will recognize the potential legal flaws and the deceptive economic promises held within ABX1 28 and promptly veto this devastating legislation," Madigan concluded.
The Performance Marketing Association (PMA), headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 2008 to connect, inform and advocate on behalf of performance marketing, a multi-billion-dollar marketing channel, which comprises more than 200,000 businesses and individuals. Continued growth of the performance marketing space is expected as advertisers, facing small budgets and big expectations, increasingly look to performance-based marketing initiatives to expand their business. Additional information is available at http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com and http://www.25000businessesatrisk.com.
Contact:
Shelly Sullivan
(916) 858-8686
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Performance Marketing Association
Performance Marketing Association
Web Site: http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com
Lockheed Martin Launches New F-35 Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:00:02 AM
Lockheed Martin Launches New F-35 Website
PARIS, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced a new website for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft at the Paris Air Show today. The site, http://www.f35.com, provides the most up-to-date information on the F-35 program, including history, program updates, news, photos and videos.
The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced 5th generation multirole fighter in the world, combining Very Low Observable stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and reduced sustainment costs. The Lightning II's sensor suite is the most powerful and comprehensive of any fighter in history and will merge with an unprecedented networking capability to give unmatched situational awareness. Supersonic launch of internal weapons, including maximum-speed (Mach 1.6) launch of internal air-to-air missiles, is a feature of all F-35s.
Lockheed Martin is developing the F-35 with its principal industrial partners, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. Pratt & Whitney's F135 propulsion system powers all F-35 variants.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's 2010 sales from continuing operations were $45.8 billion.
For additional information, visit our websites:
http://www.f35.com
http://www.lockheedmartin.com
http://www.codeonemagazine.com
SOURCE Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
CONTACT: Mike Rein, +1-817-763-2643, michael.j.rein@lmco.com, or Laurie Quincy, +1-817-763-3980, laurie.a.quincy@lmco.com, both of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Web Site: http://www.f35.com
PARIS, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced a new website for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft at the Paris Air Show today. The site, http://www.f35.com, provides the most up-to-date information on the F-35 program, including history, program updates, news, photos and videos.
The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced 5th generation multirole fighter in the world, combining Very Low Observable stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and reduced sustainment costs. The Lightning II's sensor suite is the most powerful and comprehensive of any fighter in history and will merge with an unprecedented networking capability to give unmatched situational awareness. Supersonic launch of internal weapons, including maximum-speed (Mach 1.6) launch of internal air-to-air missiles, is a feature of all F-35s.
Lockheed Martin is developing the F-35 with its principal industrial partners, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. Pratt & Whitney's F135 propulsion system powers all F-35 variants.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's 2010 sales from continuing operations were $45.8 billion.
For additional information, visit our websites:
http://www.f35.com
http://www.lockheedmartin.com
http://www.codeonemagazine.com
SOURCE Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
CONTACT: Mike Rein, +1-817-763-2643, michael.j.rein@lmco.com, or Laurie Quincy, +1-817-763-3980, laurie.a.quincy@lmco.com, both of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Web Site: http://www.f35.com
NICE Introduces Situation Management Solution for Public Safety,Building on Success in Other Security Segments
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 6:28:01 AM
NICE Introduces Situation Management Solution for Public Safety,Building on Success in Other Security Segments
RA'ANANA, ISRAEL, June 20, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
NICE Situator, industry-leading open situation management platform, can
help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve
situational awareness and streamline incident response
NICE Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) today introduced NICE Situator for
public safety. The solution builds on NICE's leading Situation Management
capabilities in the security sector to help public safety operations enhance
emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline
incident response. NICE will demonstrate the solution in booth 1201 at the
2011 NENA Conference and Expo, June 18-23, 2011 at the Minneapolis
Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Emergency communications centers and emergency operations centers (EOCs)
need to be prepared for any situation, from active shooter incidents and
hazardous chemical spills to severe weather outbreaks and other large-scale
events. To manage situations effectively, center personnel and first
responders need relevant, real-time information about what''s happening,
where and when. They also need readily accessible response plans. Today,
much of this information exists in silos making it difficult to "connect the
dots". Operating procedures documentation is often paper-based and real-time
information sharing is challenging. NICE Situator unifies siloed systems
into a Common Operating Picture, analyzing and correlating information and
applying adaptive response plans, so everyone in the response chain knows
what's happening and what to do next.
Many different types of public safety operations can benefit from NICE
Situator's streamlined incident response capabilities. For example, in an
EOC, a gunshot detection sensor integrated to NICE Situator could
automatically trigger video from near-by cameras to pop up on an operator''s
display, instructing the operator to dispatch the closest units based on
their GIS locations, and simultaneously pushing video out to officers'
mobile devices. Bi-directional integration can position PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)
cameras in response to the location of events, saving operator time and
avoiding potential confusion.
Another example is the event of a chemical spill, when a
telecommunicator in a 9-1-1 center could instantly open a CAD incident to
dispatch a hazmat team, and get immediate access to a step-by-step response
plan. With the ability to leverage both automated and operator-led actions,
NICE Situator ensures fast resolution and recovery from an incident.
"The public safety landscape has become increasingly complex, with EOCs,
9-1-1 centers and first responders handling many different types of
situations and threats that require close collaboration," said Israel
Livnat, President of the NICE Security Group. "At the same time, there has
been a proliferation of public safety-enabling technologies that have the
potential to offer rich insight if they only worked together. NICE Situator
bridges these islands of information to enhance real-time awareness and
situation management. Agencies can be confident they're responding
effectively to any situation in accordance with their pre-defined operating
procedures. Interoperability also improves because agencies can work off of
a Common Operating Picture and joint response plan, with clearly defined
roles and responsibilities, enhanced by real-time collaboration."
Finally, NICE Situator's open architecture enables public safety
operations to leverage their existing technologies to the fullest by
integrating with video surveillance systems, video walls, location tracking
systems (AVL, GPS), gunshot detection systems, license plate readers,
communication devices, alarm panels, fire and safety sensors, real-time
mobile video, CAD/RMS, mass notification systems, telematics devices, watch
lists, crime databases, poison control databases, mobile devices such as
PDAs and in-vehicle computers, and many more systems. NICE Situator can also
integrate to support technologies, databases and resources outside of the
traditional public safety realm, such as: hazardous material databases,
plume analysis systems, utility feeds, traffic systems, weather systems, and
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear sensors.
The NICE Security Offering addresses the needs of governments and
enterprises with intent-based solutions for fighting crime and terror, by
anticipating, managing and mitigating safety, security and operational
risks. The offering enables capturing, analysis and correlation of data from
multiple sensors and systems, including audio, video, radio, geo-location
and web, providing a framework for fusing data silos into a single, holistic
operational view. NICE Security solutions empower organizations to act
effectively in real time to prevent, manage and investigate incidents,
ensuring fast resolution and debriefing, and continuous security
improvements. NICE Security solutions are deployed worldwide in
transportation systems, critical infrastructures, city centers and
enterprise campuses.
About NICE Systems
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE), is the worldwide leader of intent-based
solutions that capture and analyze interactions and transactions, realize
intent, and extract and leverage insights to deliver impact in real time.
Driven by cross-channel and multi-sensor analytics, NICE solutions enable
organizations to improve business performance, increase operational
efficiency, prevent financial crime, ensure compliance, and enhance safety
and security. NICE serves over 25,000 organizations in the enterprise and
security sectors, representing a variety of sizes and industries in more
than 150 countries, and including over 80 of the Fortune 100 companies.
http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of NICE Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners. For a full list of NICE Systems' marks, please see:
http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.html.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements, including the statements by Messer Livnat, are
based on the current expectations of the management of NICE-Systems Ltd.
(the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties
that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ
materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the
impact of the global economic environment on the Company's customer base
(particularly financial services firms) and the resulting uncertainties;
changes in technology and market requirements; decline in demand for the
Company's products; inability to timely develop and introduce new
technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in absorbing
and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel;
loss of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and
inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a
more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting
the company, refer to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on
Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media
Galit Belkind NICE Systems
galit.belkind@nice.com
+1-877-245-7448
Investors
Daphna Golden NICE Systems
ir@nice.com
+1-877-245-7449
Source: NICE Systems Ltd.
.
RA'ANANA, ISRAEL, June 20, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
NICE Situator, industry-leading open situation management platform, can
help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve
situational awareness and streamline incident response
NICE Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) today introduced NICE Situator for
public safety. The solution builds on NICE's leading Situation Management
capabilities in the security sector to help public safety operations enhance
emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline
incident response. NICE will demonstrate the solution in booth 1201 at the
2011 NENA Conference and Expo, June 18-23, 2011 at the Minneapolis
Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Emergency communications centers and emergency operations centers (EOCs)
need to be prepared for any situation, from active shooter incidents and
hazardous chemical spills to severe weather outbreaks and other large-scale
events. To manage situations effectively, center personnel and first
responders need relevant, real-time information about what''s happening,
where and when. They also need readily accessible response plans. Today,
much of this information exists in silos making it difficult to "connect the
dots". Operating procedures documentation is often paper-based and real-time
information sharing is challenging. NICE Situator unifies siloed systems
into a Common Operating Picture, analyzing and correlating information and
applying adaptive response plans, so everyone in the response chain knows
what's happening and what to do next.
Many different types of public safety operations can benefit from NICE
Situator's streamlined incident response capabilities. For example, in an
EOC, a gunshot detection sensor integrated to NICE Situator could
automatically trigger video from near-by cameras to pop up on an operator''s
display, instructing the operator to dispatch the closest units based on
their GIS locations, and simultaneously pushing video out to officers'
mobile devices. Bi-directional integration can position PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)
cameras in response to the location of events, saving operator time and
avoiding potential confusion.
Another example is the event of a chemical spill, when a
telecommunicator in a 9-1-1 center could instantly open a CAD incident to
dispatch a hazmat team, and get immediate access to a step-by-step response
plan. With the ability to leverage both automated and operator-led actions,
NICE Situator ensures fast resolution and recovery from an incident.
"The public safety landscape has become increasingly complex, with EOCs,
9-1-1 centers and first responders handling many different types of
situations and threats that require close collaboration," said Israel
Livnat, President of the NICE Security Group. "At the same time, there has
been a proliferation of public safety-enabling technologies that have the
potential to offer rich insight if they only worked together. NICE Situator
bridges these islands of information to enhance real-time awareness and
situation management. Agencies can be confident they're responding
effectively to any situation in accordance with their pre-defined operating
procedures. Interoperability also improves because agencies can work off of
a Common Operating Picture and joint response plan, with clearly defined
roles and responsibilities, enhanced by real-time collaboration."
Finally, NICE Situator's open architecture enables public safety
operations to leverage their existing technologies to the fullest by
integrating with video surveillance systems, video walls, location tracking
systems (AVL, GPS), gunshot detection systems, license plate readers,
communication devices, alarm panels, fire and safety sensors, real-time
mobile video, CAD/RMS, mass notification systems, telematics devices, watch
lists, crime databases, poison control databases, mobile devices such as
PDAs and in-vehicle computers, and many more systems. NICE Situator can also
integrate to support technologies, databases and resources outside of the
traditional public safety realm, such as: hazardous material databases,
plume analysis systems, utility feeds, traffic systems, weather systems, and
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear sensors.
The NICE Security Offering addresses the needs of governments and
enterprises with intent-based solutions for fighting crime and terror, by
anticipating, managing and mitigating safety, security and operational
risks. The offering enables capturing, analysis and correlation of data from
multiple sensors and systems, including audio, video, radio, geo-location
and web, providing a framework for fusing data silos into a single, holistic
operational view. NICE Security solutions empower organizations to act
effectively in real time to prevent, manage and investigate incidents,
ensuring fast resolution and debriefing, and continuous security
improvements. NICE Security solutions are deployed worldwide in
transportation systems, critical infrastructures, city centers and
enterprise campuses.
About NICE Systems
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE), is the worldwide leader of intent-based
solutions that capture and analyze interactions and transactions, realize
intent, and extract and leverage insights to deliver impact in real time.
Driven by cross-channel and multi-sensor analytics, NICE solutions enable
organizations to improve business performance, increase operational
efficiency, prevent financial crime, ensure compliance, and enhance safety
and security. NICE serves over 25,000 organizations in the enterprise and
security sectors, representing a variety of sizes and industries in more
than 150 countries, and including over 80 of the Fortune 100 companies.
http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of NICE Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners. For a full list of NICE Systems' marks, please see:
http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.html.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements, including the statements by Messer Livnat, are
based on the current expectations of the management of NICE-Systems Ltd.
(the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties
that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ
materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the
impact of the global economic environment on the Company's customer base
(particularly financial services firms) and the resulting uncertainties;
changes in technology and market requirements; decline in demand for the
Company's products; inability to timely develop and introduce new
technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in absorbing
and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel;
loss of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and
inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a
more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting
the company, refer to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on
Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media
Galit Belkind NICE Systems
galit.belkind@nice.com
+1-877-245-7448
Investors
Daphna Golden NICE Systems
ir@nice.com
+1-877-245-7449
Source: NICE Systems Ltd.
.
Altai Technologies Introduces the World's First Carrier Grade 802.11n Long Range Outdoor Super WiFi Base Station
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:07:02 AM
Altai Technologies Introduces the World's First Carrier Grade 802.11n Long Range Outdoor Super WiFi Base Station
Altai's A8n Super WiFi Base Station Achieves the Highest Throughput & Largest Coverage in the Market - 10 Times Larger Area Coverage
HONG KONG, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --Altai Technologies, a carrier-grade Super WiFi equipment supplier today introduced the world's first 802.11n long range outdoor Super WiFi Base Station -- Altai A8n Super WiFi Base Station.
The Altai A8n is a multi-radio base station utilizing MIMO smart antenna technologies and a patented signal processing algorithm to provide the industry's best coverage per base station. The multiple antennas of the A8n can be configured to provide 10 times larger area coverage, compared to the conventional 802.11n access point.
Key features of the A8n Super WiFi Base Station architecture will include:
-- The highest throughput performance and coverage in the market, it can
achieve 1.7 km in the LOS environment with standard WiFi clients.
-- Supporting both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz operation on each radio, this provides
the flexibility for the application in different scenarios
-- Multi-sector advanced smart antenna technology providing 90 to
360-degree and large vertical beam-width coverage with minimal holes in
dense urban environments
-- Co-location with existing GSM/CDMA/3G/WiMax cell sites and therefore
most of the site acquisition costs, wired backhaul costs and radio
planning works can be saved
The Altai A8n has further strengthened the Altai 802.11n series product family to provide the next generation wireless solution for service operators. "With our Super WiFi technology and product development experience, we have pushed the 802.11n technology beyond its limit by bringing the highest performance 802.11n access point to the market, and the beauty of the A8n architecture design is existing A8 customers can be upgraded by just swapping the base units, and all other installation including antenna will remain unchanged." said Chi-hung Lin, President & CEO of Altai Technologies.
Altai's expanded family of Super WiFi products allow service operators to select and deploy network elements that can cope with their specific networks and business requirements. The Altai long range Super WiFi technology has significantly reduced the required number of base station and therefore saving up to 65% CAPEX and OPEX .
Located in Hall B2 at Marina Bay Sands in CommunicAsia 2011, booth#BF1-03, Altai will showcase its newly-launched A8n as well as full series of Super WiFi equipment. The Altai Super WiFi Solution has been proven in both urban and rural applications and vertical markets including container ports, airports, hotels, shopping malls, campus in over 60 countries.
About Altai Technologies
Altai Technologies is a high technology company focused on the design, development and marketing of carrier-grade, innovative wireless broadband solutions. Altai has developed its patented long range WiFi technology that can dramatically improve the WiFi signal coverage while minimizing interference from other signals broadcasting within the 2.4GHz unlicensed frequency spectrum. Altai's products are currently deployed worldwide in every major industry including logistic, education, municipal government, network operator, hospitality, manufacturing etc. The Altai Super WiFi Solution is offering a total wireless solution comprising of base station (A8/A8-E/A8-Ei/A8i), access point (A2/A2e), CPE (C1), access controller and wireless management software (AWMS).
Altai's flagship product, the A8 Super WiFi base station, is being deployed with various WiMax, 3G, CDMA and GSM mobile systems globally for 3G data offloading and city-wide WiFi networks. The Altai Super WiFi Solution has been proven in both urban and remote application in over 60 countries and regions.
For more information, please visit http://www.altaitechnologies.com
For media enquiries, please contact
Altai Technologies Limited
Annie Loi
Tel : +852-3758-6000
Email:
annieloi@altaitechnologies.com
SOURCE Altai Technologies Limited
Altai Technologies Limited
Web Site: http://www.altaitechnologies.com
Altai's A8n Super WiFi Base Station Achieves the Highest Throughput & Largest Coverage in the Market - 10 Times Larger Area Coverage
HONG KONG, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --Altai Technologies, a carrier-grade Super WiFi equipment supplier today introduced the world's first 802.11n long range outdoor Super WiFi Base Station -- Altai A8n Super WiFi Base Station.
The Altai A8n is a multi-radio base station utilizing MIMO smart antenna technologies and a patented signal processing algorithm to provide the industry's best coverage per base station. The multiple antennas of the A8n can be configured to provide 10 times larger area coverage, compared to the conventional 802.11n access point.
Key features of the A8n Super WiFi Base Station architecture will include:
-- The highest throughput performance and coverage in the market, it can
achieve 1.7 km in the LOS environment with standard WiFi clients.
-- Supporting both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz operation on each radio, this provides
the flexibility for the application in different scenarios
-- Multi-sector advanced smart antenna technology providing 90 to
360-degree and large vertical beam-width coverage with minimal holes in
dense urban environments
-- Co-location with existing GSM/CDMA/3G/WiMax cell sites and therefore
most of the site acquisition costs, wired backhaul costs and radio
planning works can be saved
The Altai A8n has further strengthened the Altai 802.11n series product family to provide the next generation wireless solution for service operators. "With our Super WiFi technology and product development experience, we have pushed the 802.11n technology beyond its limit by bringing the highest performance 802.11n access point to the market, and the beauty of the A8n architecture design is existing A8 customers can be upgraded by just swapping the base units, and all other installation including antenna will remain unchanged." said Chi-hung Lin, President & CEO of Altai Technologies.
Altai's expanded family of Super WiFi products allow service operators to select and deploy network elements that can cope with their specific networks and business requirements. The Altai long range Super WiFi technology has significantly reduced the required number of base station and therefore saving up to 65% CAPEX and OPEX .
Located in Hall B2 at Marina Bay Sands in CommunicAsia 2011, booth#BF1-03, Altai will showcase its newly-launched A8n as well as full series of Super WiFi equipment. The Altai Super WiFi Solution has been proven in both urban and rural applications and vertical markets including container ports, airports, hotels, shopping malls, campus in over 60 countries.
About Altai Technologies
Altai Technologies is a high technology company focused on the design, development and marketing of carrier-grade, innovative wireless broadband solutions. Altai has developed its patented long range WiFi technology that can dramatically improve the WiFi signal coverage while minimizing interference from other signals broadcasting within the 2.4GHz unlicensed frequency spectrum. Altai's products are currently deployed worldwide in every major industry including logistic, education, municipal government, network operator, hospitality, manufacturing etc. The Altai Super WiFi Solution is offering a total wireless solution comprising of base station (A8/A8-E/A8-Ei/A8i), access point (A2/A2e), CPE (C1), access controller and wireless management software (AWMS).
Altai's flagship product, the A8 Super WiFi base station, is being deployed with various WiMax, 3G, CDMA and GSM mobile systems globally for 3G data offloading and city-wide WiFi networks. The Altai Super WiFi Solution has been proven in both urban and remote application in over 60 countries and regions.
For more information, please visit http://www.altaitechnologies.com
For media enquiries, please contact
Altai Technologies Limited
Annie Loi
Tel : +852-3758-6000
Email:
annieloi@altaitechnologies.com
SOURCE Altai Technologies Limited
Altai Technologies Limited
Web Site: http://www.altaitechnologies.com
IG Index Launches Dealing app for Android
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:07:02 AM
IG Index Launches Dealing app for Android
LONDON, June 20, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- More Trading Flexibility on Offer as Smartphone use Continues to Grow
IG Index, the UK's leading financial spread betting
[http://www.igindex.co.uk/spread-betting/about-spread-betting.html ] firm, is
now offering its new Android mobile dealing application for download. The
app offers existing clients the equivalent functionality of the traditional
dealing platform, while prospective spread bettors can apply for an account
directly from their mobile phone. The new app is available free of charge
directly from the Android Market (market.android.com).
Tim Hughes, Managing Director of IG Index, commented:
'Android mobile phones are becoming increasingly popular in the UK,and
after seeing the phenomenal success of our iPhone app we recognised the
importance of developing software to work on this platform too. With the
iPhone now accounting for 12% of all client transactions, we're acutely
aware of the demand from our customers to be able to trade whenever they
want and wherever they are.'
Clients using IG Index on Android will have the ability to place spread
bets on the full range of markets, including equities, indices, commodities
and forex [http://www.igindex.co.uk/spread-betting/forex.html ]. Additional
functionality also includes viewing open positions, watchlists and real-time
balance information, setting or editing working orders, and generating a
range of charts with customised timeframes. Unique to IG Index, non-clients
downloading the app will also have access to live prices, along with an
account application form customised for use on Android devices.
A recent report[1] showed that the Android Market was the
fastest-growing mobile content platform over the first four months of 2011,
and the number of Android apps available for download is expected to exceed
those in the App Store by August 2011. The sale of smartphones continues to
grow in the UK, with Android reported to have a 38% market share, compared
to Apple's 23%.[2]
Further releases of the Android app are scheduled, including support for
tablet and small-screen devices.
About IG Index
IG Index is the world's leading financial spread betting provider,
offering clients the ability to spread bet on over 7000 shares listed on
markets worldwide, as well as indices, currencies, commodities and
treasuries. Established in 1974, IG Index is part of IG Group (IGG.L), which
employs in excess of 800 people and has offices in 14 countries worldwide.
For further information please visit http://www.igindex.co.uk or
http://www.iggroup.com, or call +44(0)20-7896-0011.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc, registered in the US and other countries. iPhone is a trademark
of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
1.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/227253/android_market_poised_to_overtake_app_
store_in_august.html#tk.mod_rel
2.
http://technocloud.com/2011/05/11/android-vs-apple-smartphone-market-share-s
tatistics/
Source: IG Index
Tony Cross, IG Group, +44(0)207-573-0245
LONDON, June 20, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- More Trading Flexibility on Offer as Smartphone use Continues to Grow
IG Index, the UK's leading financial spread betting
[http://www.igindex.co.uk/spread-betting/about-spread-betting.html ] firm, is
now offering its new Android mobile dealing application for download. The
app offers existing clients the equivalent functionality of the traditional
dealing platform, while prospective spread bettors can apply for an account
directly from their mobile phone. The new app is available free of charge
directly from the Android Market (market.android.com).
Tim Hughes, Managing Director of IG Index, commented:
'Android mobile phones are becoming increasingly popular in the UK,and
after seeing the phenomenal success of our iPhone app we recognised the
importance of developing software to work on this platform too. With the
iPhone now accounting for 12% of all client transactions, we're acutely
aware of the demand from our customers to be able to trade whenever they
want and wherever they are.'
Clients using IG Index on Android will have the ability to place spread
bets on the full range of markets, including equities, indices, commodities
and forex [http://www.igindex.co.uk/spread-betting/forex.html ]. Additional
functionality also includes viewing open positions, watchlists and real-time
balance information, setting or editing working orders, and generating a
range of charts with customised timeframes. Unique to IG Index, non-clients
downloading the app will also have access to live prices, along with an
account application form customised for use on Android devices.
A recent report[1] showed that the Android Market was the
fastest-growing mobile content platform over the first four months of 2011,
and the number of Android apps available for download is expected to exceed
those in the App Store by August 2011. The sale of smartphones continues to
grow in the UK, with Android reported to have a 38% market share, compared
to Apple's 23%.[2]
Further releases of the Android app are scheduled, including support for
tablet and small-screen devices.
About IG Index
IG Index is the world's leading financial spread betting provider,
offering clients the ability to spread bet on over 7000 shares listed on
markets worldwide, as well as indices, currencies, commodities and
treasuries. Established in 1974, IG Index is part of IG Group (IGG.L), which
employs in excess of 800 people and has offices in 14 countries worldwide.
For further information please visit http://www.igindex.co.uk or
http://www.iggroup.com, or call +44(0)20-7896-0011.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc, registered in the US and other countries. iPhone is a trademark
of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
1.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/227253/android_market_poised_to_overtake_app_
store_in_august.html#tk.mod_rel
2.
http://technocloud.com/2011/05/11/android-vs-apple-smartphone-market-share-s
tatistics/
Source: IG Index
Tony Cross, IG Group, +44(0)207-573-0245
VASCO Tackles Global SSL-Certificate Market
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:07:01 AM
VASCO Tackles Global SSL-Certificate Market
Company sees important up selling possibilities in existing customer base + competitive opportunities in various vertical and horizontal market segments
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI; http://www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in authentication products and services, today announced that it will tackle the global SSL and EV SSL market with its own set of CertiID SSL and EV SSL certificates. VASCO's move towards the global SSL-certificate sector is a consequence of its recent acquisition of the Dutch internet trust provider DigiNotar.
The SSL certificate market experiences a steady growth, due to
1. the increasing amount of sensitive data and applications that are made
available online,
2. the need for trustworthy websites as a result of rampant cybercrime
3. the development of rules and legislation in the field of online privacy
protection.
In addition to up selling opportunities in its existing customer base of approximately 10,000 companies, VASCO targets VPN and SSL-VPN applications, intranets, extranets, web mail, online portals, customer facing web sites/shops and online subscription platforms.
DigiNotar, a VASCO company, will be responsible for issuing and verifying VASCO's CertiID SSL and EV SSL certificates. With VASCO's SSL and EV SSL certificates, companies can add an extra layer to their web security, by identifying the server and encrypting the data transport between the end user pc and the server.
VASCO's CertiID SSL and EV SSL certificates can be acquired through its global channel network of distributors and resellers and via VASCO's (http://www.vasco.com) and DigiNotar's (http://www.diginotar.com) websites.
"By offering CertiID SSL and EV SSL certificates on a global scale, VASCO enters a new but familiar market," states Jan Valcke, VASCO's President & COO. "We believe that DigiNotar's certificates are among the most reliable in the field. We are convinced that the quality of our offerings and the flexibility of our organization will allow us to conquer a foothold in the SSL certificate market, both aiming at our installed base of customers for our authentication technologies and new opportunities."
Definition SSL certificate:
An SSL certificate is a file installed on a secure Web server that identifies a website. This digital certificate establishes the identity and authenticity of the company or merchant so that online shoppers can trust that the website is secure and reliable. In order to verify that these sites are legitimate (they are who they say they are), the companies and their websites are verified by a third party such as VASCO/DigiNotar.
Definition EV SSL certificate:
Extended Validation SSL Certificates give high-security Web browsers information to clearly identify a website's organizational identity. For an end user, the most visual aspect of an EV SSL certificate is that the URL address bar turns green when EV SSL is used. A display next to the green bar will toggle between the organization name listed in the certificate and the Certificate Authority (such as VASCO/DigiNotar).
About VASCO:
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including over 1,700 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (1) are identified by use of terms and phrases such as "expect", "believe", "will", "anticipate", "emerging", "intend", "plan", "could", "may", "estimate", "should", "objective" and "goal", "possible", "potential", and similar words and expressions, but such words and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying them, and (2) are subject to risks and uncertainties and represent our present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. VASCO cautions that the forward-looking statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors have been described in greater detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to, (a) risks of general market conditions, including currency fluctuations and the uncertainties in world economic and financial markets, (b) risks inherent to the computer and network security industry, including rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, increasing numbers of patent infringement claims, changes in customer requirements, price competitive bidding, and changing government regulations, and (c) risks specific to VASCO, including, demand for our products and services, competition from more established firms and others, pressures on price levels and our historical dependence on relatively few products, certain suppliers and certain key customers. Reference is made to VASCO's public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding VASCO and its operations.
This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including VASCO, the VASCO "V" design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXsGUARD and IDENTIKEY.
For more information contact: Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/VASCODataNews
SOURCE VASCO Data Security Inc.
VASCO Data Security Inc.
Web Site: http://www.diginotar.com
Company sees important up selling possibilities in existing customer base + competitive opportunities in various vertical and horizontal market segments
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI; http://www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in authentication products and services, today announced that it will tackle the global SSL and EV SSL market with its own set of CertiID SSL and EV SSL certificates. VASCO's move towards the global SSL-certificate sector is a consequence of its recent acquisition of the Dutch internet trust provider DigiNotar.
The SSL certificate market experiences a steady growth, due to
1. the increasing amount of sensitive data and applications that are made
available online,
2. the need for trustworthy websites as a result of rampant cybercrime
3. the development of rules and legislation in the field of online privacy
protection.
In addition to up selling opportunities in its existing customer base of approximately 10,000 companies, VASCO targets VPN and SSL-VPN applications, intranets, extranets, web mail, online portals, customer facing web sites/shops and online subscription platforms.
DigiNotar, a VASCO company, will be responsible for issuing and verifying VASCO's CertiID SSL and EV SSL certificates. With VASCO's SSL and EV SSL certificates, companies can add an extra layer to their web security, by identifying the server and encrypting the data transport between the end user pc and the server.
VASCO's CertiID SSL and EV SSL certificates can be acquired through its global channel network of distributors and resellers and via VASCO's (http://www.vasco.com) and DigiNotar's (http://www.diginotar.com) websites.
"By offering CertiID SSL and EV SSL certificates on a global scale, VASCO enters a new but familiar market," states Jan Valcke, VASCO's President & COO. "We believe that DigiNotar's certificates are among the most reliable in the field. We are convinced that the quality of our offerings and the flexibility of our organization will allow us to conquer a foothold in the SSL certificate market, both aiming at our installed base of customers for our authentication technologies and new opportunities."
Definition SSL certificate:
An SSL certificate is a file installed on a secure Web server that identifies a website. This digital certificate establishes the identity and authenticity of the company or merchant so that online shoppers can trust that the website is secure and reliable. In order to verify that these sites are legitimate (they are who they say they are), the companies and their websites are verified by a third party such as VASCO/DigiNotar.
Definition EV SSL certificate:
Extended Validation SSL Certificates give high-security Web browsers information to clearly identify a website's organizational identity. For an end user, the most visual aspect of an EV SSL certificate is that the URL address bar turns green when EV SSL is used. A display next to the green bar will toggle between the organization name listed in the certificate and the Certificate Authority (such as VASCO/DigiNotar).
About VASCO:
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including over 1,700 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (1) are identified by use of terms and phrases such as "expect", "believe", "will", "anticipate", "emerging", "intend", "plan", "could", "may", "estimate", "should", "objective" and "goal", "possible", "potential", and similar words and expressions, but such words and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying them, and (2) are subject to risks and uncertainties and represent our present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. VASCO cautions that the forward-looking statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors have been described in greater detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to, (a) risks of general market conditions, including currency fluctuations and the uncertainties in world economic and financial markets, (b) risks inherent to the computer and network security industry, including rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, increasing numbers of patent infringement claims, changes in customer requirements, price competitive bidding, and changing government regulations, and (c) risks specific to VASCO, including, demand for our products and services, competition from more established firms and others, pressures on price levels and our historical dependence on relatively few products, certain suppliers and certain key customers. Reference is made to VASCO's public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding VASCO and its operations.
This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including VASCO, the VASCO "V" design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXsGUARD and IDENTIKEY.
For more information contact: Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/VASCODataNews
SOURCE VASCO Data Security Inc.
VASCO Data Security Inc.
Web Site: http://www.diginotar.com
Cobra to Showcase Cobra Tag(TM) and Other Consumer and Mobile Electronics Innovations at gdgt live in New York
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:07:01 AM
Cobra to Showcase Cobra Tag(TM) and Other Consumer and Mobile Electronics Innovations at gdgt live in New York
Joins Blue Chip Roster of Cool Gadget Companies Previewing Some of the Hottest New Technologies for Top Journalists and Tech Enthusiasts
NEW YORK, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobra Electronics Corporation (NASDAQ: COBR), celebrating 50 years of innovation in 2011 as a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning consumer and mobile electronics, today announced it will showcase some of its newest and most innovative new consumer electronics devices as a sponsor of gdgt live in NY, a high energy gadget showcase which kicks off the CEA's CE Week in New York City. The event takes place June 21, 2011, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street, in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
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At gdgt live and throughout CE Week, Cobra will preview some of its latest CE and mobile electronics innovations. Among them, Cobra Tag powered by Phone Halo Technology, is an ingenious alarm and loss prevention system that consists of a smartphone app that is paired via Bluetooth® to a small, sleek key fob device. Owners download the free Cobra Tag app to their smartphone and then attach the Cobra Tag device to any item they wish to protect, such as car keys, a purse, or a backpack. The Cobra Tag system monitors the distance between the phone and tagged items and produces an audible alert if they become separated.
The company will also be demonstrating Cobra iRadar(TM), the industry's most advanced smart detection system, providing Cobra customers with personal safety, driving peace-of-mind, and near real-time safety information updates. Other products on display during various events during CE Week will include Cobra PhoneLynx(TM), a unique and affordable solution to eliminating landline home phone bills, as well as the entire 2011 family of industry-leading radar detectors from Cobra.
"As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2011 and our long-standing relationship with the consumer electronics industry and the CEA, we are delighted to play a key role in the first-ever CE Week festivities in New York," said Sally Washlow, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Cobra Electronics. "As most of us know, the 'town that never sleeps' is an easy place to misplace cell phones, purses, and backpacks, so it's the perfect venue to preview our exciting new Cobra Tag device."
"All of us at gdgt are excited to be kicking off CE Week in New York City with innovative sponsors like Cobra," said Peter Rojas, co-founder of gdgt. "There'll be tons of cool new gadgets to play with, free gdgt t-shirts and smartphone cases, and chances to win some amazing gear. It's a great opportunity for users to interact with, and give feedback to, the companies creating the gadgets they can't live without."
About Cobra Electronics:
Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of mobile electronics, communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at http://www.cobra.com. Follow Cobra on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/CobraElectronic or become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/CobraElectronics.
Media Contacts:
Stephen Drusano Chris Kooistra
Skyya Communications Cobra Electronics
(212) 969-1777 (773) 307-8386
stephen.drusano@skyya.com ckooistra@cobra.com
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Web Site: http://www.cobra.com
Joins Blue Chip Roster of Cool Gadget Companies Previewing Some of the Hottest New Technologies for Top Journalists and Tech Enthusiasts
NEW YORK, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobra Electronics Corporation (NASDAQ: COBR), celebrating 50 years of innovation in 2011 as a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning consumer and mobile electronics, today announced it will showcase some of its newest and most innovative new consumer electronics devices as a sponsor of gdgt live in NY, a high energy gadget showcase which kicks off the CEA's CE Week in New York City. The event takes place June 21, 2011, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street, in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
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At gdgt live and throughout CE Week, Cobra will preview some of its latest CE and mobile electronics innovations. Among them, Cobra Tag powered by Phone Halo Technology, is an ingenious alarm and loss prevention system that consists of a smartphone app that is paired via Bluetooth® to a small, sleek key fob device. Owners download the free Cobra Tag app to their smartphone and then attach the Cobra Tag device to any item they wish to protect, such as car keys, a purse, or a backpack. The Cobra Tag system monitors the distance between the phone and tagged items and produces an audible alert if they become separated.
The company will also be demonstrating Cobra iRadar(TM), the industry's most advanced smart detection system, providing Cobra customers with personal safety, driving peace-of-mind, and near real-time safety information updates. Other products on display during various events during CE Week will include Cobra PhoneLynx(TM), a unique and affordable solution to eliminating landline home phone bills, as well as the entire 2011 family of industry-leading radar detectors from Cobra.
"As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2011 and our long-standing relationship with the consumer electronics industry and the CEA, we are delighted to play a key role in the first-ever CE Week festivities in New York," said Sally Washlow, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Cobra Electronics. "As most of us know, the 'town that never sleeps' is an easy place to misplace cell phones, purses, and backpacks, so it's the perfect venue to preview our exciting new Cobra Tag device."
"All of us at gdgt are excited to be kicking off CE Week in New York City with innovative sponsors like Cobra," said Peter Rojas, co-founder of gdgt. "There'll be tons of cool new gadgets to play with, free gdgt t-shirts and smartphone cases, and chances to win some amazing gear. It's a great opportunity for users to interact with, and give feedback to, the companies creating the gadgets they can't live without."
About Cobra Electronics:
Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of mobile electronics, communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at http://www.cobra.com. Follow Cobra on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/CobraElectronic or become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/CobraElectronics.
Media Contacts:
Stephen Drusano Chris Kooistra
Skyya Communications Cobra Electronics
(212) 969-1777 (773) 307-8386
stephen.drusano@skyya.com ckooistra@cobra.com
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Web Site: http://www.cobra.com
Communication is Going Green
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:28:02 AM
Communication is Going Green
LONDON, June 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Large and far reaching companies are changing the way they communicate
with employees, investors and clients in a bid to tighten belts and utilise
greener methods of communication.
Webcasting and live streaming has developed rapidly over the last
decade, increasing the quality of video communication and improving
relationships globally.
Abandoning the need for staging, catering, deliveries and travel, there
is a long list of carbon-heavy logistics that our eliminated by streaming a
large event online, not to mention the financial savings that would
otherwise occur from countless logistical expenses.
Streaming solutions provider StreamUK has reported a 50% rise in
webcasting enquiries over the last 6 months, increasing popularity for its
market leading webcasting platform 'Stream Connect'. CEO Duncan Burbidge
states "I think it's a mixture of things that has made webcasting so
popular, of course the environmental and financial rewards are fundamental,
but it also creates positive connotations for a company proving that not
only do they take corporate communication seriously, but they 're also adapt
with modern technology".
The development of digital technology and streaming capability has
enabled a huge improvement for the user experience, making the audience feel
present despite being thousands of miles away. StreamUK's clients in 2011 so
far include; World Economic Forum, Keep Britain Tidy, The British Council,
EFSA and The Central Office of Information as well as several FTSE listed
businesses.
Ben Darby
Communications Manager
StreamUK
ben@streamuk.com
+44(0)207-419-2027
Source: StreamUK
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LONDON, June 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Large and far reaching companies are changing the way they communicate
with employees, investors and clients in a bid to tighten belts and utilise
greener methods of communication.
Webcasting and live streaming has developed rapidly over the last
decade, increasing the quality of video communication and improving
relationships globally.
Abandoning the need for staging, catering, deliveries and travel, there
is a long list of carbon-heavy logistics that our eliminated by streaming a
large event online, not to mention the financial savings that would
otherwise occur from countless logistical expenses.
Streaming solutions provider StreamUK has reported a 50% rise in
webcasting enquiries over the last 6 months, increasing popularity for its
market leading webcasting platform 'Stream Connect'. CEO Duncan Burbidge
states "I think it's a mixture of things that has made webcasting so
popular, of course the environmental and financial rewards are fundamental,
but it also creates positive connotations for a company proving that not
only do they take corporate communication seriously, but they 're also adapt
with modern technology".
The development of digital technology and streaming capability has
enabled a huge improvement for the user experience, making the audience feel
present despite being thousands of miles away. StreamUK's clients in 2011 so
far include; World Economic Forum, Keep Britain Tidy, The British Council,
EFSA and The Central Office of Information as well as several FTSE listed
businesses.
Ben Darby
Communications Manager
StreamUK
ben@streamuk.com
+44(0)207-419-2027
Source: StreamUK
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KMSI Announces KMx Version 7.2 - A Highly Scalable Learning Platform to Support Customers, Dealers, Agents and Employees
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:42:01 AM
KMSI Announces KMx Version 7.2 - A Highly Scalable Learning Platform to Support Customers, Dealers, Agents and Employees
BALTIMORE, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KMSI, a leading provider of innovative learning, performance and talent management solutions, today announced the release of KMx Version 7.2. The KMx platform provides an extremely scalable solution for organizations that need to provide education, training and certification programs for customers, dealers, agents, employees or other large-scale audiences.
The KMx platform provides fully integrated eLearning content development, learning content management, learning management, performance management, talent management, and virtual classroom technology in one easy to use solution. The KMx user interface is available with language packs to provide for localization and multilingual distribution.
"KMx offers unmatched scalability to support clients with tens of millions of end-users at an affordable price. Our KMxLive virtual classroom technology is designed to allow clients to deliver training events in a single class session with up to 10,000 simultaneous students," said Jack E. Lee, CEO of KMSI.
Over the past nine years, KMSI has become one of the largest learning technology providers in the world and the KMx platform is now providing service to millions of end-users. With KMx, KMSI's client can provide training to an unlimited number of end-users at one low price with no per-user fees. Some recent KMx success stories include:
-- The members of a professional organization completed over 118,000
eLearning courses in a single month earlier this year
-- A major insurance provider delivered over 530,000 agent certification
exams during a three month period in 2010
-- A major vehicle manufacturer delivered over 270,000 dealership
qualification eLearning modules in the first 3 months of 2011
-- The members of a medical association completed and claimed credit for
over 540,000 continuing medical education certificate courses in the
first 4 months of 2011
"Universities and colleges leverage the capabilities of KMx to provide lectures, recorded seminars, eLearning programs and exams. Our unlimited user pricing model enables the client institution to significantly expand their student population with no increase in expense," said Craig Zeiml, Senior Sales Executive, KMSI.
The KMx Version 7.2 update provides numerous exciting new features including:
-- Runtime Sort and Filter Controls have been added to KMx Dynamic Reports.
This new feature provides clients with the ability to not only construct
dynamic queries of the KMx data system, but also allows them to change
the output views of a finished report.
-- The KMx Dynamic Data Entry Forms have been updated to take advantage of
new browser technologies to provide a more intuitive end-user
experience.
-- KMx Mobile has been updated to support the expanded HTML5 capabilities
of newer Microsoft, Blackberry, Apple and Android devices.
-- The KMxLive Virtual Classroom has been updated to provide more robust
media push capabilities, including the ability to push SCORM conformant
eLearning lessons to classroom participants during a virtual classroom
session with full learning management tracking controls.
"Our latest release of KMx clearly demonstrates our commitment to providing the industry's most scalable, and feature-rich learning, performance and talent management technologies," said Mike Binnix, CTO of KMSI.
About KMSI
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative learning, performance and talent management solutions supporting millions of end-users at Fortune 2000 companies, associations and government agencies. KMSI's clients include many of the largest companies in the world, including retail chains, pharmaceuticals, manufacturers, technology companies, utilities, software companies, universities, insurance firms and financial institutions. Please visit http://www.kmsi.com to learn more.
Contact:Jack E. Lee866-501-5674info@kmsi.us
SOURCE KMSI
KMSI
Web Site: http://www.kmsi.com
BALTIMORE, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KMSI, a leading provider of innovative learning, performance and talent management solutions, today announced the release of KMx Version 7.2. The KMx platform provides an extremely scalable solution for organizations that need to provide education, training and certification programs for customers, dealers, agents, employees or other large-scale audiences.
The KMx platform provides fully integrated eLearning content development, learning content management, learning management, performance management, talent management, and virtual classroom technology in one easy to use solution. The KMx user interface is available with language packs to provide for localization and multilingual distribution.
"KMx offers unmatched scalability to support clients with tens of millions of end-users at an affordable price. Our KMxLive virtual classroom technology is designed to allow clients to deliver training events in a single class session with up to 10,000 simultaneous students," said Jack E. Lee, CEO of KMSI.
Over the past nine years, KMSI has become one of the largest learning technology providers in the world and the KMx platform is now providing service to millions of end-users. With KMx, KMSI's client can provide training to an unlimited number of end-users at one low price with no per-user fees. Some recent KMx success stories include:
-- The members of a professional organization completed over 118,000
eLearning courses in a single month earlier this year
-- A major insurance provider delivered over 530,000 agent certification
exams during a three month period in 2010
-- A major vehicle manufacturer delivered over 270,000 dealership
qualification eLearning modules in the first 3 months of 2011
-- The members of a medical association completed and claimed credit for
over 540,000 continuing medical education certificate courses in the
first 4 months of 2011
"Universities and colleges leverage the capabilities of KMx to provide lectures, recorded seminars, eLearning programs and exams. Our unlimited user pricing model enables the client institution to significantly expand their student population with no increase in expense," said Craig Zeiml, Senior Sales Executive, KMSI.
The KMx Version 7.2 update provides numerous exciting new features including:
-- Runtime Sort and Filter Controls have been added to KMx Dynamic Reports.
This new feature provides clients with the ability to not only construct
dynamic queries of the KMx data system, but also allows them to change
the output views of a finished report.
-- The KMx Dynamic Data Entry Forms have been updated to take advantage of
new browser technologies to provide a more intuitive end-user
experience.
-- KMx Mobile has been updated to support the expanded HTML5 capabilities
of newer Microsoft, Blackberry, Apple and Android devices.
-- The KMxLive Virtual Classroom has been updated to provide more robust
media push capabilities, including the ability to push SCORM conformant
eLearning lessons to classroom participants during a virtual classroom
session with full learning management tracking controls.
"Our latest release of KMx clearly demonstrates our commitment to providing the industry's most scalable, and feature-rich learning, performance and talent management technologies," said Mike Binnix, CTO of KMSI.
About KMSI
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative learning, performance and talent management solutions supporting millions of end-users at Fortune 2000 companies, associations and government agencies. KMSI's clients include many of the largest companies in the world, including retail chains, pharmaceuticals, manufacturers, technology companies, utilities, software companies, universities, insurance firms and financial institutions. Please visit http://www.kmsi.com to learn more.
Contact:Jack E. Lee866-501-5674info@kmsi.us
SOURCE KMSI
KMSI
Web Site: http://www.kmsi.com
MediaTek MT6236 EDGE Solution Makes a Splash in Latin America Markets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 1:07:01 AM
MediaTek MT6236 EDGE Solution Makes a Splash in Latin America Markets
HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced that its EDGE mobile phone MT6236 IC chip solution which released early of the year, has earned huge recognitions among industry. The MediaTek MT6236 integrates a high-powered CPU to support the sleek and smooth operation of 3D wallpaper, Internet widgets, and other Fancy UI. The MT6236 also supports big HVGA capacitive full touch screen, high camera and video specification and various multimedia formats. Its high-spec CPU performance and ability to support large screen resolution has been recognized by Latin American operators and brand name mobile phone providers alike. Many of "Powered by MediaTek" touch screen mobile phones with internet enabled were rolled out and have all been hot selling items in these markets, which include several EDGE phones launched by Latin Americas' largest operators, América Móvil and Telefonica, as well as the large screen mobile phone with dual-mode TV support produced by the Brazilian brand NavCity.
Accompanying the emergence of the smart phone has triggered a huge demand for touch screen phones in end consumers. At the same time, these features are facing rigorous tests by consumers with regard to the smoothness and precision of their operation. With the consumer in mind, MediaTek MT6236 IC solution features integrated and highly optimized CPU functions, as well as powerful support for the experience of a smooth and precise touch-screen performance. In addition, with easy to set up internet and Wi-Fi access for EDGE mobile phones, as well as Human Machine Interface, mobile phone manufactures - thanks to the software design offered by the MT6236 platform solution - now have the power to offer more customization in products, thus better fulfilling operators' needs.
Along with operators in Latin America, Brazil's local mobile phone brands and channels, in response to the government's promotion of the digital TV standard ISDB-T, have launched mobile phones now offering support for dual-mode television (ATV and ISDBT). MediaTek's MT6236 IC solution is perfectly poised to meet this trend. ISDB-T digital TV standards use H.264 decoding technology and since the MT6236 IC solution supports H.264 decoding, the use of an additional H.264 decoder chip is not necessary. This high level of integration allows mobile phone manufacturers to design thinner and lighter mobile phone and, more importantly, power consumption issues - the spec mobile TV consumers are most concerned with - can be significantly improved.
MediaTek's MT6236 is designed by the feedback from users and years of marketing experience in emerging markets. The MT6236's powerful CPU and multimedia capabilities can support Fancy UI effects, a variety of wireless connectivity, the Opera Mobile browser, as well as advanced vivid video playback capability and superior performance of digital cameras. The launch of MediaTek's MT6236 IC solution meets the market's desire for more differentiated and personalized mobile phones. With the MT6236, mobile phone manufacturers and operators can, according to their market position and product line characteristics, develop a differentiated series of unique mobile phones products with which they can showcase their innovation and stand out in a fiercely competitive market.
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales and research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, Korea, Denmark, England and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.
SOURCE MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc.
CONTACT: Daniel Lin of MediaTek Inc., Daniel.lin@mediatek.com, +886-35670766
Web Site: http://www.mediatek.com
HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced that its EDGE mobile phone MT6236 IC chip solution which released early of the year, has earned huge recognitions among industry. The MediaTek MT6236 integrates a high-powered CPU to support the sleek and smooth operation of 3D wallpaper, Internet widgets, and other Fancy UI. The MT6236 also supports big HVGA capacitive full touch screen, high camera and video specification and various multimedia formats. Its high-spec CPU performance and ability to support large screen resolution has been recognized by Latin American operators and brand name mobile phone providers alike. Many of "Powered by MediaTek" touch screen mobile phones with internet enabled were rolled out and have all been hot selling items in these markets, which include several EDGE phones launched by Latin Americas' largest operators, América Móvil and Telefonica, as well as the large screen mobile phone with dual-mode TV support produced by the Brazilian brand NavCity.
Accompanying the emergence of the smart phone has triggered a huge demand for touch screen phones in end consumers. At the same time, these features are facing rigorous tests by consumers with regard to the smoothness and precision of their operation. With the consumer in mind, MediaTek MT6236 IC solution features integrated and highly optimized CPU functions, as well as powerful support for the experience of a smooth and precise touch-screen performance. In addition, with easy to set up internet and Wi-Fi access for EDGE mobile phones, as well as Human Machine Interface, mobile phone manufactures - thanks to the software design offered by the MT6236 platform solution - now have the power to offer more customization in products, thus better fulfilling operators' needs.
Along with operators in Latin America, Brazil's local mobile phone brands and channels, in response to the government's promotion of the digital TV standard ISDB-T, have launched mobile phones now offering support for dual-mode television (ATV and ISDBT). MediaTek's MT6236 IC solution is perfectly poised to meet this trend. ISDB-T digital TV standards use H.264 decoding technology and since the MT6236 IC solution supports H.264 decoding, the use of an additional H.264 decoder chip is not necessary. This high level of integration allows mobile phone manufacturers to design thinner and lighter mobile phone and, more importantly, power consumption issues - the spec mobile TV consumers are most concerned with - can be significantly improved.
MediaTek's MT6236 is designed by the feedback from users and years of marketing experience in emerging markets. The MT6236's powerful CPU and multimedia capabilities can support Fancy UI effects, a variety of wireless connectivity, the Opera Mobile browser, as well as advanced vivid video playback capability and superior performance of digital cameras. The launch of MediaTek's MT6236 IC solution meets the market's desire for more differentiated and personalized mobile phones. With the MT6236, mobile phone manufacturers and operators can, according to their market position and product line characteristics, develop a differentiated series of unique mobile phones products with which they can showcase their innovation and stand out in a fiercely competitive market.
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales and research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, Korea, Denmark, England and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.
SOURCE MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc.
CONTACT: Daniel Lin of MediaTek Inc., Daniel.lin@mediatek.com, +886-35670766
Web Site: http://www.mediatek.com
Yamaha Launches World's First Audio and Voice Hub Codec IC YMU828 with Built-in Dual Mic Noise Suppressor
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:07:01 AM
Yamaha Launches World's First Audio and Voice Hub Codec IC YMU828 with Built-in Dual Mic Noise Suppressor
-- New Audio Codec IC Set to Be Shipped in October for Expanding Smartphone Market -
TOKYO, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamaha Corporation (Head office at 10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka, Japan; President: Mitsuru Umemura ) announced on June 20 that it would begin mass production and shipments of its new Audio and Voice Hub CODEC IC (1) for Smartphones and Tablet PCs in October 2011.
Yamaha Audio and Voice Hub CODEC IC
YMU828: Oct. 2011 (Start of mass production and
shipments)
YMU829: Aug. 2011 (Start of mass production and
shipments)
2012 sales target: 10 million pieces
(1) A CODEC IC is a part that transmits audio and voice data, converting them either to digital or analog signals.
Background
Yamaha began shipments of Audio CODEC ICs for Mobile Phones in 2005. Demand has risen for CODECs that act as a hub for analog and digital signal processing, with an increasing variety of audio and voice signal types compatible with smartphones. There is increasing demand for Noise Suppressors, which cut the amount of ambient noise when speaking on the phone, as well as Echo Cancellers, which make hands-free operations possible. There is also a growing market for an Audio CODEC IC with all of these functions built in.
Overview
The new YMU828 is an Audio and Voice Hub CODEC IC for Smartphones and Tablet PCs that packs hub functionality for processing of various types of audio signals as well as Single or Dual Mic Noise Suppression and Echo Cancellation into one chip. The Noise Suppressor and Echo Canceller for Single or Dual Microphones removes both stationary and non-stationary noise, improves audio quality both for outgoing and incoming voice, and increases quality with the built-in AudioEngine (TM) DSP (2). The built-in Dual Mic Noise Suppressor is an industry-first for an Audio CODEC IC.
An optimized Echo Canceller and Noise Suppressor can make high-performance hands-free operation possible, even with the micro speaker which is used in most mobile phones. The Noise Suppressor can be used both for outgoing and incoming voice and, with the dual use of Speech Speed Control functionality and improved audio quality made possible by AudioEngine (TM) technology, clear, easy-to-understand audio is now a reality for both the speaker and listener. The AudioEngine (TM) technology DSP processing creates high-quality source audio for improved audio quality and performance in digital equalizers, Harmonic Enhancer and dynamic range controllers, making high-grade audio output possible even with miniature speakers and headphones. It also makes devices compatible with Dolby Mobile 2 (3).
The CODEC includes all necessary circuits such as stereo DAC, 3-channel ADC (stereo + mono), a Class G cap-less stereo headphone amplifier, a receiver amplifier, 3 independent digital audio input/output, 3 microphone input, digital microphone input, analog input/output, a mixer, volume control and more in easy-to-use construction. In the power saving mode, the CODEC can minimize battery usage by saving power on a block-by-block basis, making it the optimal choice in terms of input and output for a range of sound sources and audio signals for smartphones and mobile devices including voice, music, analog/digital TV and radio.
The YMU828 and YMU829 Audio and Voice Hub CODEC ICs for Smartphones and Tablet PCs, which are set to hit the market simultaneously, YMU829 comes with the smaller package and limited functions of YMU828.
Samples of both models are currently available. While making both models available to a range of customers, mass production and shipping are planned in October 2011 for YMU828 and in August 2011 for YMU829.
(2) AudioEngine (TM) is a trademark of YAMAHA Corporation and a proprietary DSP signal processing technology for improved audio and functionality in mobile devices and digital home appliances.
(3) Dolby Mobile 2 is a registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For details of YMU828 specifications, please visit the following website.
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/lsi/codec/
Contact:
Media inquiries:
Masahiko Maruhashi
Public Relations Group
Corporate Communications Division
Yamaha Corporation
Tel: +81-3-5488-6601
e-mail: pr-contacts@gmx.yamaha.com
2-17-11, Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 108-8568
General inquiries:
Kenny Aoki
Semiconductor Division
Yamaha Corporation
Tel: +81-539-62-4918
e-mail: semiconductor@gmx.yamaha.com
203, Matsunokijima, Iwata-shi, Shizuoka, JAPAN 438-0192
Visit Yamaha's website at
http://www.yamaha.com/
SOURCE Yamaha Corporation
Yamaha Corporation
Web Site: http://www.yamaha.com
-- New Audio Codec IC Set to Be Shipped in October for Expanding Smartphone Market -
TOKYO, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamaha Corporation (Head office at 10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka, Japan; President: Mitsuru Umemura ) announced on June 20 that it would begin mass production and shipments of its new Audio and Voice Hub CODEC IC (1) for Smartphones and Tablet PCs in October 2011.
Yamaha Audio and Voice Hub CODEC IC
YMU828: Oct. 2011 (Start of mass production and
shipments)
YMU829: Aug. 2011 (Start of mass production and
shipments)
2012 sales target: 10 million pieces
(1) A CODEC IC is a part that transmits audio and voice data, converting them either to digital or analog signals.
Background
Yamaha began shipments of Audio CODEC ICs for Mobile Phones in 2005. Demand has risen for CODECs that act as a hub for analog and digital signal processing, with an increasing variety of audio and voice signal types compatible with smartphones. There is increasing demand for Noise Suppressors, which cut the amount of ambient noise when speaking on the phone, as well as Echo Cancellers, which make hands-free operations possible. There is also a growing market for an Audio CODEC IC with all of these functions built in.
Overview
The new YMU828 is an Audio and Voice Hub CODEC IC for Smartphones and Tablet PCs that packs hub functionality for processing of various types of audio signals as well as Single or Dual Mic Noise Suppression and Echo Cancellation into one chip. The Noise Suppressor and Echo Canceller for Single or Dual Microphones removes both stationary and non-stationary noise, improves audio quality both for outgoing and incoming voice, and increases quality with the built-in AudioEngine (TM) DSP (2). The built-in Dual Mic Noise Suppressor is an industry-first for an Audio CODEC IC.
An optimized Echo Canceller and Noise Suppressor can make high-performance hands-free operation possible, even with the micro speaker which is used in most mobile phones. The Noise Suppressor can be used both for outgoing and incoming voice and, with the dual use of Speech Speed Control functionality and improved audio quality made possible by AudioEngine (TM) technology, clear, easy-to-understand audio is now a reality for both the speaker and listener. The AudioEngine (TM) technology DSP processing creates high-quality source audio for improved audio quality and performance in digital equalizers, Harmonic Enhancer and dynamic range controllers, making high-grade audio output possible even with miniature speakers and headphones. It also makes devices compatible with Dolby Mobile 2 (3).
The CODEC includes all necessary circuits such as stereo DAC, 3-channel ADC (stereo + mono), a Class G cap-less stereo headphone amplifier, a receiver amplifier, 3 independent digital audio input/output, 3 microphone input, digital microphone input, analog input/output, a mixer, volume control and more in easy-to-use construction. In the power saving mode, the CODEC can minimize battery usage by saving power on a block-by-block basis, making it the optimal choice in terms of input and output for a range of sound sources and audio signals for smartphones and mobile devices including voice, music, analog/digital TV and radio.
The YMU828 and YMU829 Audio and Voice Hub CODEC ICs for Smartphones and Tablet PCs, which are set to hit the market simultaneously, YMU829 comes with the smaller package and limited functions of YMU828.
Samples of both models are currently available. While making both models available to a range of customers, mass production and shipping are planned in October 2011 for YMU828 and in August 2011 for YMU829.
(2) AudioEngine (TM) is a trademark of YAMAHA Corporation and a proprietary DSP signal processing technology for improved audio and functionality in mobile devices and digital home appliances.
(3) Dolby Mobile 2 is a registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For details of YMU828 specifications, please visit the following website.
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/lsi/codec/
Contact:
Media inquiries:
Masahiko Maruhashi
Public Relations Group
Corporate Communications Division
Yamaha Corporation
Tel: +81-3-5488-6601
e-mail: pr-contacts@gmx.yamaha.com
2-17-11, Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 108-8568
General inquiries:
Kenny Aoki
Semiconductor Division
Yamaha Corporation
Tel: +81-539-62-4918
e-mail: semiconductor@gmx.yamaha.com
203, Matsunokijima, Iwata-shi, Shizuoka, JAPAN 438-0192
Visit Yamaha's website at
http://www.yamaha.com/
SOURCE Yamaha Corporation
Yamaha Corporation
Web Site: http://www.yamaha.com
June 19, 2011
BTI Systems Introduces All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 19, 2011 at 7:14:01 PM
BTI Systems Introduces All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution
Extends Agile Metro Network Service Infrastructure to Support 3G & 4G Service Delivery
SINGAPORE, June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BTI Systems today introduced the All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution, the first integrated mobile backhaul solution designedto meet the need of widespread 3G & 4G deployments in metro and regional networks. An extension of BTI Systems core focus on metro network services infrastructure, the All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution is based on Carrier Ethernet, which ensures the scalable capacity to address growing tower bandwidth requirements. Today, BTI Systems works with more than 300 service providers that own unique fiber assets and deliver backhaul network infrastructure to support 3G/4G wireless businesses throughout the globe in North America, Europe and Asia.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110228/CL55052LOGO )
"Our wireless backhaul business is growing rapidly, driven by the adoption of advanced mobile broadband technology and consumers thirst for applications and video," said Fahim Sheikh, VP of APAC Sales, BTI Systems. "BTI Systems fiber-based network operators are continuing to scale backhaul for mobile services. Working alongside our partners, BTI Systems is already providing backhaul services to major mobile and WiMax operators within Malaysia and Singapore."
It is no secret that access to data and video services on mobile platforms are growing at an exponential rate and mobile operators are required to find a way to manage growth and stave off network congestion. The All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution isan end-to-end offering - from the tower to the mobile switching center - integrated from the access, aggregation and core, providing service providers with a scalable, flexible and powerful solution.
The All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution addresses network voice, data and management with its "one pipe to the tower" approach. It includes the security, prioritization capabilities and protection strategies to allow various traffic types and multiple wireless operators to transit the same packet connection.
Backhaul providers have also struggled to find a complete solution that makes economic sense. With its rich QoS capabilities, integrated T1/E1 support, low latency, coupled with end-to-end performance monitoring, the All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution provides backhaul operators with the highest level of availability and end-to-end SLA measurement and visibility across both the packet and optical layers.
With the release of its agile All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution, BTI introduces the following enhanced capabilities, taken together, all of which extend beyond the capabilities of current backhaul solutions:
-- All-Packet, Carrier Ethernet Solution - Provides the scalability,
security and service prioritization to mirror "private line"
connectivity within a shared packet access, aggregation and core
network.
-- High Availability Access, Aggregation and Core - Resilient fiber ring
protection with G.8032 ERPS plus support for duplicate tower, ring
interconnect and MSC feeds with cross-module Link Aggregation (LAG)
providing complete equipment redundancy, typically required by Mobile
Operators.
-- Simple, Rapid Service Provisioning - Delivered via the proNX Service
Manager, point-and-click network and service management tools, ensuring
rapid scaling across access, aggregation and core.
-- SLA Performance Monitoring- Utilizing Y.1731 Ethernet OAM visibility
end-to-end through a portal-based management and reporting solution,
enabling backhaul operators to meet mobile providers stringent
requirements on SLA performance.
-- No Headend NID's Required - BTI Systems' hardware-based Flow Processing
Engine in the packet optical core allows embedded processing of Y.1731
messages removing the need for stacks of NID's typically found at
network headends for a more simplified, flexible and cost efficient
service deployment.
-- T1/E1 Migration - Full support for T1/E1 connectivity enabling a
graceful migration to an all-packet based metro or regional backhaul
network using circuit emulation on-ramps.
-- Clock Synchronization Transparency - Fully transparent, low-latency
delivery of single and multi-clock synchronization throughout the
network.
"BTI Systems' focus has always been on providing metro service delivery solutions for our fiber-based service provider customers," said Glenn Thurston, VP of Global Marketing, BTI Systems. "The All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution supports both native 4G builds and also helps providers gracefully evolve from 2G TDM backhaul networks to a scalable, fiber-based all-packet network which is a must to meet the massive growth required for 3G & 4G mobile broadband."
BTI Systems will be conducting live demonstrations of its All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution during CommunicAsia, June 21-24, 2011, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore at booth B-J2-05 located in the Canadian Ontario Pavilion.
About BTI Systems
BTI Systems redefines service delivery with its packet-optical service platforms that help over 300 service provider and enterprise customers converge, transition and connect Ethernet, video and wireless data services in their metropolitan networks. The BTI Systems portfolio consists of the BTI 7000 Series packet optical networking platform, WideCast Content Aware Networking solutions, the BTI 700 Series Carrier Ethernet access portfolio, and the proNX Management Suite offering element, network, service management and strategic planning capabilities. BTI Systems is headquartered in the heart of Ottawa's technology corridor and has regional offices in markets throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.btisystems.com.
SOURCE BTI Systems
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BTI Systems
CONTACT: Carmen A. Harris, Connect2 Communications, +1-919-435-9115, carmen@connect2comm.com
Web Site: http://www.btisystems.com
Extends Agile Metro Network Service Infrastructure to Support 3G & 4G Service Delivery
SINGAPORE, June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BTI Systems today introduced the All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution, the first integrated mobile backhaul solution designedto meet the need of widespread 3G & 4G deployments in metro and regional networks. An extension of BTI Systems core focus on metro network services infrastructure, the All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution is based on Carrier Ethernet, which ensures the scalable capacity to address growing tower bandwidth requirements. Today, BTI Systems works with more than 300 service providers that own unique fiber assets and deliver backhaul network infrastructure to support 3G/4G wireless businesses throughout the globe in North America, Europe and Asia.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110228/CL55052LOGO )
"Our wireless backhaul business is growing rapidly, driven by the adoption of advanced mobile broadband technology and consumers thirst for applications and video," said Fahim Sheikh, VP of APAC Sales, BTI Systems. "BTI Systems fiber-based network operators are continuing to scale backhaul for mobile services. Working alongside our partners, BTI Systems is already providing backhaul services to major mobile and WiMax operators within Malaysia and Singapore."
It is no secret that access to data and video services on mobile platforms are growing at an exponential rate and mobile operators are required to find a way to manage growth and stave off network congestion. The All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution isan end-to-end offering - from the tower to the mobile switching center - integrated from the access, aggregation and core, providing service providers with a scalable, flexible and powerful solution.
The All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution addresses network voice, data and management with its "one pipe to the tower" approach. It includes the security, prioritization capabilities and protection strategies to allow various traffic types and multiple wireless operators to transit the same packet connection.
Backhaul providers have also struggled to find a complete solution that makes economic sense. With its rich QoS capabilities, integrated T1/E1 support, low latency, coupled with end-to-end performance monitoring, the All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution provides backhaul operators with the highest level of availability and end-to-end SLA measurement and visibility across both the packet and optical layers.
With the release of its agile All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution, BTI introduces the following enhanced capabilities, taken together, all of which extend beyond the capabilities of current backhaul solutions:
-- All-Packet, Carrier Ethernet Solution - Provides the scalability,
security and service prioritization to mirror "private line"
connectivity within a shared packet access, aggregation and core
network.
-- High Availability Access, Aggregation and Core - Resilient fiber ring
protection with G.8032 ERPS plus support for duplicate tower, ring
interconnect and MSC feeds with cross-module Link Aggregation (LAG)
providing complete equipment redundancy, typically required by Mobile
Operators.
-- Simple, Rapid Service Provisioning - Delivered via the proNX Service
Manager, point-and-click network and service management tools, ensuring
rapid scaling across access, aggregation and core.
-- SLA Performance Monitoring- Utilizing Y.1731 Ethernet OAM visibility
end-to-end through a portal-based management and reporting solution,
enabling backhaul operators to meet mobile providers stringent
requirements on SLA performance.
-- No Headend NID's Required - BTI Systems' hardware-based Flow Processing
Engine in the packet optical core allows embedded processing of Y.1731
messages removing the need for stacks of NID's typically found at
network headends for a more simplified, flexible and cost efficient
service deployment.
-- T1/E1 Migration - Full support for T1/E1 connectivity enabling a
graceful migration to an all-packet based metro or regional backhaul
network using circuit emulation on-ramps.
-- Clock Synchronization Transparency - Fully transparent, low-latency
delivery of single and multi-clock synchronization throughout the
network.
"BTI Systems' focus has always been on providing metro service delivery solutions for our fiber-based service provider customers," said Glenn Thurston, VP of Global Marketing, BTI Systems. "The All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution supports both native 4G builds and also helps providers gracefully evolve from 2G TDM backhaul networks to a scalable, fiber-based all-packet network which is a must to meet the massive growth required for 3G & 4G mobile broadband."
BTI Systems will be conducting live demonstrations of its All-Packet Mobile Backhaul Solution during CommunicAsia, June 21-24, 2011, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore at booth B-J2-05 located in the Canadian Ontario Pavilion.
About BTI Systems
BTI Systems redefines service delivery with its packet-optical service platforms that help over 300 service provider and enterprise customers converge, transition and connect Ethernet, video and wireless data services in their metropolitan networks. The BTI Systems portfolio consists of the BTI 7000 Series packet optical networking platform, WideCast Content Aware Networking solutions, the BTI 700 Series Carrier Ethernet access portfolio, and the proNX Management Suite offering element, network, service management and strategic planning capabilities. BTI Systems is headquartered in the heart of Ottawa's technology corridor and has regional offices in markets throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.btisystems.com.
SOURCE BTI Systems
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BTI Systems
CONTACT: Carmen A. Harris, Connect2 Communications, +1-919-435-9115, carmen@connect2comm.com
Web Site: http://www.btisystems.com
BTI Systems and DragonWave Announce Partnership to Broaden Mobile Backhaul Solutions for 3G, 4G and LTE Networks
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 19, 2011 at 7:07:01 PM
BTI Systems and DragonWave Announce Partnership to Broaden Mobile Backhaul Solutions for 3G, 4G and LTE Networks
BTI Systems To Extend Its Packet Optical Metro Networking Solution With DragonWave's Fusion Packet Convergence Products To Drive Next-Generation Mobile Backhaul
SINGAPORE, June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BTI Systems and DragonWave (TSX: DWI) (NASDAQ: DRWI) have teamed together to create an integrated solution to deliver cost-effective, scalable capacity across metro fiber networks. Driven by the massive adoption of advanced 3G and 4G wireless services, BTI Systems and DragonWave will address the need for backhaul of mobile broadband data from the tower to the switching center by combining the strengths of their respective packet optical metro networking and high-capacity packet convergence solutions to advance mobile backhaul transport.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110228/CL55052LOGO )
"The combined BTI Systems and DragonWave solution addresses the fundamental challenge of today's backhaul networks - transport that is optimized for the flood of packet traffic generated by broadband content, while providing support for existing 2G and 3G services. The solution provides integrated OAM functionality which is key to reducing OpEx and improving the customer experience," said Rick Talbot, Senior Analyst, Transport and Routing, at Current Analysis.
BTI Systems will resell and integrate DragonWave's Fusion portfolio of circuit-over-packet and multi-service access products into the BTI Systems portfolio. By combining the DragonWave Fusion portfolio with BTI Systems' portfolio of packet optical and service delivery solutions for metropolitan networks, BTI Systems is delivering a complete All-Packet Mobile Backhaul network solution that scales to meet the capacity, redundancy, and stringent SLA requirements for backhaul of mobile broadband.
"Service providers require a solution that enables them to immediately deploy Ethernet backhaul in a cost-effective manner while supporting existing traffic as they invest in their 4G and LTE networks," said Alan Solheim, VP Corporate Development for DragonWave. "The BTI Systems and DragonWave integrated approach combines two of the industry's best-in-class technologies into a full, end-to-end, MEF-compliant mobile backhaul solution that can meet customers' requirements to lower cost and increase time to market."
"Fiber-based service providers increasingly count mobile operators among their primary customers that require access to full-service backhaul network solutions across the metro," said Jean-Charles Fahmy, VP Product Management, BTI Systems. "The mobility sector continues to drive innovation for the industry and in partnership with DragonWave we stand at the forefront to define the next generation of fiber-based backhaul solutions."
Members of the BTI Systems and DragonWave team will be on-hand to discuss this announcement during CommunicAsia, June 21-24, 2011, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore: BTI Systems in booth B-J2-05; and DragonWave in booth B-H2-05, both located in the Canadian Ontario Pavilion.
About BTI Systems
BTI Systems redefines service delivery with its packet-optical service platforms that help over 300 service provider and enterprise customers converge, transition and connect Ethernet, video and wireless data services in their metropolitan networks. The BTI Systems portfolio consists of the BTI 7000 Series packet optical networking platform, WideCast Content Aware Networking solutions, the BTI 700 Series Carrier Ethernet access portfolio, and the proNX Management Suite offering element, network, service management and strategic planning capabilities. BTI Systems is headquartered in the heart of Ottawa's technology corridor and has regional offices in markets throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.btisystems.com.
About DragonWave
DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWave's carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWave's products is wireless network backhaul. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWave's corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.
SOURCE BTI Systems
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BTI Systems
CONTACT: Carmen A. Harris, Connect2 Communications (for BTI Systems), +1-919-435-9115, carmen@connect2comm.com; or Nadine Kittle, Marketing Communications, DragonWave Inc., +1-613-599-9991 ext 2262, nkittle@dragonwaveinc.com; or Becky Obbema, Interprose Public Relations (for DragonWave), +1-408-778-2024, Becky.Obbema@interprosepr.com
Web Site: http://www.btisystems.com
BTI Systems To Extend Its Packet Optical Metro Networking Solution With DragonWave's Fusion Packet Convergence Products To Drive Next-Generation Mobile Backhaul
SINGAPORE, June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BTI Systems and DragonWave (TSX: DWI) (NASDAQ: DRWI) have teamed together to create an integrated solution to deliver cost-effective, scalable capacity across metro fiber networks. Driven by the massive adoption of advanced 3G and 4G wireless services, BTI Systems and DragonWave will address the need for backhaul of mobile broadband data from the tower to the switching center by combining the strengths of their respective packet optical metro networking and high-capacity packet convergence solutions to advance mobile backhaul transport.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110228/CL55052LOGO )
"The combined BTI Systems and DragonWave solution addresses the fundamental challenge of today's backhaul networks - transport that is optimized for the flood of packet traffic generated by broadband content, while providing support for existing 2G and 3G services. The solution provides integrated OAM functionality which is key to reducing OpEx and improving the customer experience," said Rick Talbot, Senior Analyst, Transport and Routing, at Current Analysis.
BTI Systems will resell and integrate DragonWave's Fusion portfolio of circuit-over-packet and multi-service access products into the BTI Systems portfolio. By combining the DragonWave Fusion portfolio with BTI Systems' portfolio of packet optical and service delivery solutions for metropolitan networks, BTI Systems is delivering a complete All-Packet Mobile Backhaul network solution that scales to meet the capacity, redundancy, and stringent SLA requirements for backhaul of mobile broadband.
"Service providers require a solution that enables them to immediately deploy Ethernet backhaul in a cost-effective manner while supporting existing traffic as they invest in their 4G and LTE networks," said Alan Solheim, VP Corporate Development for DragonWave. "The BTI Systems and DragonWave integrated approach combines two of the industry's best-in-class technologies into a full, end-to-end, MEF-compliant mobile backhaul solution that can meet customers' requirements to lower cost and increase time to market."
"Fiber-based service providers increasingly count mobile operators among their primary customers that require access to full-service backhaul network solutions across the metro," said Jean-Charles Fahmy, VP Product Management, BTI Systems. "The mobility sector continues to drive innovation for the industry and in partnership with DragonWave we stand at the forefront to define the next generation of fiber-based backhaul solutions."
Members of the BTI Systems and DragonWave team will be on-hand to discuss this announcement during CommunicAsia, June 21-24, 2011, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore: BTI Systems in booth B-J2-05; and DragonWave in booth B-H2-05, both located in the Canadian Ontario Pavilion.
About BTI Systems
BTI Systems redefines service delivery with its packet-optical service platforms that help over 300 service provider and enterprise customers converge, transition and connect Ethernet, video and wireless data services in their metropolitan networks. The BTI Systems portfolio consists of the BTI 7000 Series packet optical networking platform, WideCast Content Aware Networking solutions, the BTI 700 Series Carrier Ethernet access portfolio, and the proNX Management Suite offering element, network, service management and strategic planning capabilities. BTI Systems is headquartered in the heart of Ottawa's technology corridor and has regional offices in markets throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.btisystems.com.
About DragonWave
DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWave's carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWave's products is wireless network backhaul. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWave's corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.
SOURCE BTI Systems
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BTI Systems
CONTACT: Carmen A. Harris, Connect2 Communications (for BTI Systems), +1-919-435-9115, carmen@connect2comm.com; or Nadine Kittle, Marketing Communications, DragonWave Inc., +1-613-599-9991 ext 2262, nkittle@dragonwaveinc.com; or Becky Obbema, Interprose Public Relations (for DragonWave), +1-408-778-2024, Becky.Obbema@interprosepr.com
Web Site: http://www.btisystems.com
Charlesbank Increases Purchase Price for DEI Holdings
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 19, 2011 at 2:07:01 AM
Charlesbank Increases Purchase Price for DEI Holdings
VISTA, Calif., June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DEI Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DEIX) today announced that funds affiliated with Charlesbank Capital Partners have agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of DEI Holdings at an increased price that is expected to result in a per share consideration of approximately $4.45 - $4.47 in cash, subject to certain terms and conditions.
As previously announced, DEI Holdings entered into a definitive merger agreement on May 12, 2011 to be acquired by Charlesbank in an all-cash transaction. Under the original terms of the merger agreement, DEI Holdings shareholders would have received approximately $3.79 - $3.80 per share in cash. DEI Holdings subsequently received a non-binding written proposal from Gibson Guitar Corp. to be acquired for approximately $4.47 per share in cash, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Gibson proposal indicated that it intended to finance the entire purchase price with debt financing. After learning of the Gibson proposal, Charlesbank offered to match the Gibson proposal, subject to the transaction being approved by DEI Holdings' shareholders by 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on June 20, 2011.
Consistent with its fiduciary duties, the DEI Holdings Board of Directors carefully reviewed the Gibson offer and discussed the merits and risks associated with completing such a transaction. Among other factors, the Board of Directors considered Gibson's need to conduct additional due diligence, the fact that Gibson's proposed debt financing was subject to numerous conditions outside the control of DEI Holdings, and the expected delay in closing on Gibson's offer. Based on its review, the Board of Directors determined that the Gibson proposal presented a high degree of uncertainty and execution risk when compared to the likelihood of completing a transaction with Charlesbank on an expedited basis.
The DEI Holdings Board of Directors, after consultation with its independent financial advisor and outside legal counsel, determined that acceptance of Charlesbank's increased price is advisable and in the best interests of the company's shareholders. As a result, DEI Holdings entered into an amendment to the merger agreement with Charlesbank on June 19, 2011, a copy of which is available at http://www.deiholdings.com. The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote for the adoption of the merger agreement, as amended, and approval of the merger at the special meeting of shareholders scheduled for Monday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time.
About DEI Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Southern California, DEI Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of some of the most respected brands in the consumer electronics industry. DEI Holdings is the largest designer and marketer in North America of premium home theater loudspeakers (sold under the Polk Audio® and Definitive Technology® brand names), and consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems (sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Python®, Autostart® and other brand names). DEI Holdings is also a supplier of mobile audio sold principally under the Polk Audio® and Orion® brand names. DEI Holdings markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading national retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world. Founded in 1982, the company has operations in California, Maryland, Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information on the company, visit http://www.deiholdings.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of DEI Holdings, Inc. by Charlesbank Capital Partners. In connection with the proposed transaction with Charlesbank Capital Partners, DEI Holdings, Inc. mailed a proxy statement to its shareholders. SHAREHOLDERS OF DEI HOLDINGS, INC. ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY ALL RELEVANT MATERIALS THAT HAVE BEEN SENT TO THEM, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT, AND THE AMENDMENT TO THE MERGER AGREEMENT BECAUSE THESE MATERIALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH CHARLESBANK CAPITAL PARTNERS. The proxy statement and other relevant materials, including the amendment to the merger agreement discussed above, are posted on the company's website at http://www.deiholdings.com. The proxy statement and other relevant materials may also be obtained for free from DEI Holdings, Inc. by directing such request to DEI Holdings, Inc., One Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081; or calling (800) 876-0800. The contents of the website referenced above are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement.
Participants in Solicitation
DEI Holdings, Inc. and its directors, executive officers, and other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction with Charlesbank Capital Partners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the company's current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and actual results of operations may differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including DEI Holdings Inc.'s and Charlesbank's ability to consummate the proposed transaction between the parties on the contemplated timeline, the effect of the acquisition proposal received from Gibson Guitar, and other factors. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
SOURCE DEI Holdings, Inc.
DEI Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Kevin Duffy for DEI Holdings, Inc., +1-760-599-1302
Web Site: http://www.deiholdings.com
VISTA, Calif., June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DEI Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DEIX) today announced that funds affiliated with Charlesbank Capital Partners have agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of DEI Holdings at an increased price that is expected to result in a per share consideration of approximately $4.45 - $4.47 in cash, subject to certain terms and conditions.
As previously announced, DEI Holdings entered into a definitive merger agreement on May 12, 2011 to be acquired by Charlesbank in an all-cash transaction. Under the original terms of the merger agreement, DEI Holdings shareholders would have received approximately $3.79 - $3.80 per share in cash. DEI Holdings subsequently received a non-binding written proposal from Gibson Guitar Corp. to be acquired for approximately $4.47 per share in cash, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Gibson proposal indicated that it intended to finance the entire purchase price with debt financing. After learning of the Gibson proposal, Charlesbank offered to match the Gibson proposal, subject to the transaction being approved by DEI Holdings' shareholders by 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on June 20, 2011.
Consistent with its fiduciary duties, the DEI Holdings Board of Directors carefully reviewed the Gibson offer and discussed the merits and risks associated with completing such a transaction. Among other factors, the Board of Directors considered Gibson's need to conduct additional due diligence, the fact that Gibson's proposed debt financing was subject to numerous conditions outside the control of DEI Holdings, and the expected delay in closing on Gibson's offer. Based on its review, the Board of Directors determined that the Gibson proposal presented a high degree of uncertainty and execution risk when compared to the likelihood of completing a transaction with Charlesbank on an expedited basis.
The DEI Holdings Board of Directors, after consultation with its independent financial advisor and outside legal counsel, determined that acceptance of Charlesbank's increased price is advisable and in the best interests of the company's shareholders. As a result, DEI Holdings entered into an amendment to the merger agreement with Charlesbank on June 19, 2011, a copy of which is available at http://www.deiholdings.com. The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote for the adoption of the merger agreement, as amended, and approval of the merger at the special meeting of shareholders scheduled for Monday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time.
About DEI Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Southern California, DEI Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of some of the most respected brands in the consumer electronics industry. DEI Holdings is the largest designer and marketer in North America of premium home theater loudspeakers (sold under the Polk Audio® and Definitive Technology® brand names), and consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems (sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Python®, Autostart® and other brand names). DEI Holdings is also a supplier of mobile audio sold principally under the Polk Audio® and Orion® brand names. DEI Holdings markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading national retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world. Founded in 1982, the company has operations in California, Maryland, Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information on the company, visit http://www.deiholdings.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of DEI Holdings, Inc. by Charlesbank Capital Partners. In connection with the proposed transaction with Charlesbank Capital Partners, DEI Holdings, Inc. mailed a proxy statement to its shareholders. SHAREHOLDERS OF DEI HOLDINGS, INC. ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY ALL RELEVANT MATERIALS THAT HAVE BEEN SENT TO THEM, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT, AND THE AMENDMENT TO THE MERGER AGREEMENT BECAUSE THESE MATERIALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH CHARLESBANK CAPITAL PARTNERS. The proxy statement and other relevant materials, including the amendment to the merger agreement discussed above, are posted on the company's website at http://www.deiholdings.com. The proxy statement and other relevant materials may also be obtained for free from DEI Holdings, Inc. by directing such request to DEI Holdings, Inc., One Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081; or calling (800) 876-0800. The contents of the website referenced above are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement.
Participants in Solicitation
DEI Holdings, Inc. and its directors, executive officers, and other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction with Charlesbank Capital Partners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the company's current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and actual results of operations may differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including DEI Holdings Inc.'s and Charlesbank's ability to consummate the proposed transaction between the parties on the contemplated timeline, the effect of the acquisition proposal received from Gibson Guitar, and other factors. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
SOURCE DEI Holdings, Inc.
DEI Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Kevin Duffy for DEI Holdings, Inc., +1-760-599-1302
Web Site: http://www.deiholdings.com
Supermicro Showcases World's Largest Portfolio of HPC Optimized Solutions, Extending Its Industry Leadership at ISC 2011
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 19, 2011 at 1:28:01 AM
Supermicro Showcases World's Largest Portfolio of HPC Optimized Solutions, Extending Its Industry Leadership at ISC 2011
Highlights Include Demos of New 1U, 2U Multi-GPU and Twin Family SuperServers, 4-Way SuperBlade®, GPU SuperBlade®, Mellanox® FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand and Intel® MIC Solutions
HAMBURG, Germany, June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, will demo its latest HPC solutions at the 2011 International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) in Hamburg, Germany (6/19 - 6/23). Supermicro will spotlight its new 1U (1026GT-TRF) and 2U (2026GT-TRF) high-density GPU SuperServers supporting up to 4 and 6 GPUs respectively, the GPU SuperBlade (SBI-7126TG) providing 20 GPUs and 20 CPUs in a 7U enclosure, the TwinBlade(TM) (SBA-7222G-T2) supporting up to 3,840 Cores per rack and the 4-Way SuperBlade (SBA-7142G-T4), a high-performance (up to 60x 4-Way servers per 42U SuperRack®) compute platform with QDR 40Gb/s InfiniBand or 10GbE connectivity per blade. Also on display will be their enterprise-class 8-Way, 5U SuperServer® (5086B-TRF), a high-performance platform, supporting up to 80 Cores/2TB of memory and designed for mission-critical, high-availability computing environments.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110619/AQ22280)
Supermicro will also deliver an industry-first live demo of the Intel® MIC (Many Integrated Core) card integrated into its latest 1U 6016GT-TF SuperServer. This server accommodates two MIC cards and runs at trillions of calculations per second boosting overall performance while retaining the benefits of standard Intel processors.
Supermicro continuously integrates the latest InfiniBand interconnect and high-speed networking technologies into its HPC optimized servers. As part of the world's first demonstration of a FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand network organized by the HPC Advisory Council, Supermicro will host a Mellanox SwitchX(TM)-based FDR switch in their booth and connect to this next-gen network via a 6016GT-TF SuperServer. This high-profile event will network HPCAC member organizations across the ISC exhibition floor. Supermicro will also demo its new 10GbE 24-Port switch (SSE-X24S) which provides SMBs and Enterprise IT with cost-effective access to 10GbE.
"Supermicro has built the world's largest portfolio of high-performance, high-efficiency HPC solutions specifically optimized to support a wide range of financial, scientific and engineering disciplines," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "We focus our efforts on design perfection, optimization and integration of cutting-edge technologies to offer HPC communities world-class supercomputing solutions for the advancement of scientific and research quests."
See all the HPC action in booth #510 at ISC '11 in Hamburg, Germany. Visit http://www.supermicro.com for Supermicro's entire suite of HPC solutions.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for HPC, Data Center, Enterprise IT and Embedded computing worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative by providing customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, TwinBlade, SuperRack, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Super Micro Computer, Inc.
CONTACT: David Okada of Super Micro Computer, Inc., +1-408-503-8063, davido@supermicro.com
Web Site: http://www.supermicro.com
Highlights Include Demos of New 1U, 2U Multi-GPU and Twin Family SuperServers, 4-Way SuperBlade®, GPU SuperBlade®, Mellanox® FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand and Intel® MIC Solutions
HAMBURG, Germany, June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, will demo its latest HPC solutions at the 2011 International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) in Hamburg, Germany (6/19 - 6/23). Supermicro will spotlight its new 1U (1026GT-TRF) and 2U (2026GT-TRF) high-density GPU SuperServers supporting up to 4 and 6 GPUs respectively, the GPU SuperBlade (SBI-7126TG) providing 20 GPUs and 20 CPUs in a 7U enclosure, the TwinBlade(TM) (SBA-7222G-T2) supporting up to 3,840 Cores per rack and the 4-Way SuperBlade (SBA-7142G-T4), a high-performance (up to 60x 4-Way servers per 42U SuperRack®) compute platform with QDR 40Gb/s InfiniBand or 10GbE connectivity per blade. Also on display will be their enterprise-class 8-Way, 5U SuperServer® (5086B-TRF), a high-performance platform, supporting up to 80 Cores/2TB of memory and designed for mission-critical, high-availability computing environments.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110619/AQ22280)
Supermicro will also deliver an industry-first live demo of the Intel® MIC (Many Integrated Core) card integrated into its latest 1U 6016GT-TF SuperServer. This server accommodates two MIC cards and runs at trillions of calculations per second boosting overall performance while retaining the benefits of standard Intel processors.
Supermicro continuously integrates the latest InfiniBand interconnect and high-speed networking technologies into its HPC optimized servers. As part of the world's first demonstration of a FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand network organized by the HPC Advisory Council, Supermicro will host a Mellanox SwitchX(TM)-based FDR switch in their booth and connect to this next-gen network via a 6016GT-TF SuperServer. This high-profile event will network HPCAC member organizations across the ISC exhibition floor. Supermicro will also demo its new 10GbE 24-Port switch (SSE-X24S) which provides SMBs and Enterprise IT with cost-effective access to 10GbE.
"Supermicro has built the world's largest portfolio of high-performance, high-efficiency HPC solutions specifically optimized to support a wide range of financial, scientific and engineering disciplines," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "We focus our efforts on design perfection, optimization and integration of cutting-edge technologies to offer HPC communities world-class supercomputing solutions for the advancement of scientific and research quests."
See all the HPC action in booth #510 at ISC '11 in Hamburg, Germany. Visit http://www.supermicro.com for Supermicro's entire suite of HPC solutions.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for HPC, Data Center, Enterprise IT and Embedded computing worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative by providing customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, TwinBlade, SuperRack, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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SOURCE Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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Super Micro Computer, Inc.
CONTACT: David Okada of Super Micro Computer, Inc., +1-408-503-8063, davido@supermicro.com
Web Site: http://www.supermicro.com
June 17, 2011
DEI Holdings Announces Receipt of Acquisition Proposal
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 3:35:01 PM
DEI Holdings Announces Receipt of Acquisition Proposal
VISTA, Calif., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DEI Holdings, Inc. (PinkSheets: DEIX) today announced that on the evening of June 15, 2011 it received a non-binding written proposal from Gibson Guitar Corp. to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of DEI Holdings at a price of approximately $4.47 per share in cash, subject to certain terms and conditions. Gibson indicated that it intends to finance the entire purchase price with debt financing. As previously announced, DEI Holdings entered into a definitive merger agreement on May 12, 2011 to be acquired by funds affiliated with Charlesbank Capital Partners in an all-cash transaction, pursuant to which DEI Holdings shareholders would receive approximately $3.79 - $3.80 per share in cash. DEI Holdings had been in discussions with Gibson during the "go-shop" period provided for in the merger agreement with Charlesbank.
DEI Holdings' Board of Directors, after consultation with its independent financial advisor and outside legal counsel, today determined that Gibson's proposal is reasonably likely to lead to a "superior proposal" as such term is defined in the merger agreement with Charlesbank. Accordingly, DEI Holdings' Board of Directors has authorized the company to furnish additional information to Gibson and to enter into discussions with Gibson regarding Gibson's proposal. There can be no assurance that these discussions will result in a superior proposal or that DEI Holdings will reach agreement on the terms of an acquisition by Gibson. The Gibson proposal requires no action by shareholders at this time.
About DEI Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Southern California, DEI Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of some of the most respected brands in the consumer electronics industry. DEI Holdings is the largest designer and marketer in North America of premium home theater loudspeakers (sold under the Polk Audio® and Definitive Technology® brand names), and consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems (sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Python®, Autostart® and other brand names). DEI Holdings is also a supplier of mobile audio sold principally under the Polk Audio® and Orion® brand names. DEI Holdings markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading national retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world. Founded in 1982, the company has operations in California, Maryland, Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information on the company, visit http://www.deiholdings.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of DEI Holdings, Inc. by Charlesbank Capital Partners. In connection with the proposed transaction with Charlesbank Capital Partners, DEI Holdings, Inc. mailed a proxy statement to its shareholders. SHAREHOLDERS OF DEI HOLDINGS, INC. ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY ALL RELEVANT MATERIALS THAT HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE SENT TO THEM, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT, BECAUSE THESE MATERIALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH CHARLESBANK CAPITAL PARTNERS. The proxy statement and other relevant materials may also be obtained for free from DEI Holdings, Inc. by directing such request to DEI Holdings, Inc., One Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081; or calling (800) 876-0800. The contents of the website referenced above are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement.
Participants in Solicitation
DEI Holdings, Inc. and its directors, executive officers, and other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction with Charlesbank Capital Partners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the company's current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and actual results of operations may differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including DEI Holdings Inc.'s and Charlesbank's ability to consummate the proposed transaction between the parties on the contemplated timeline, the effect of the acquisition proposal received from Gibson Guitar, and other factors. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
SOURCE DEI Holdings, Inc.
DEI Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Kevin Duffy, +1-760-599-1302, for DEI Holdings, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.deiholdings.com
VISTA, Calif., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DEI Holdings, Inc. (PinkSheets: DEIX) today announced that on the evening of June 15, 2011 it received a non-binding written proposal from Gibson Guitar Corp. to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of DEI Holdings at a price of approximately $4.47 per share in cash, subject to certain terms and conditions. Gibson indicated that it intends to finance the entire purchase price with debt financing. As previously announced, DEI Holdings entered into a definitive merger agreement on May 12, 2011 to be acquired by funds affiliated with Charlesbank Capital Partners in an all-cash transaction, pursuant to which DEI Holdings shareholders would receive approximately $3.79 - $3.80 per share in cash. DEI Holdings had been in discussions with Gibson during the "go-shop" period provided for in the merger agreement with Charlesbank.
DEI Holdings' Board of Directors, after consultation with its independent financial advisor and outside legal counsel, today determined that Gibson's proposal is reasonably likely to lead to a "superior proposal" as such term is defined in the merger agreement with Charlesbank. Accordingly, DEI Holdings' Board of Directors has authorized the company to furnish additional information to Gibson and to enter into discussions with Gibson regarding Gibson's proposal. There can be no assurance that these discussions will result in a superior proposal or that DEI Holdings will reach agreement on the terms of an acquisition by Gibson. The Gibson proposal requires no action by shareholders at this time.
About DEI Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Southern California, DEI Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of some of the most respected brands in the consumer electronics industry. DEI Holdings is the largest designer and marketer in North America of premium home theater loudspeakers (sold under the Polk Audio® and Definitive Technology® brand names), and consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems (sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Python®, Autostart® and other brand names). DEI Holdings is also a supplier of mobile audio sold principally under the Polk Audio® and Orion® brand names. DEI Holdings markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading national retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world. Founded in 1982, the company has operations in California, Maryland, Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information on the company, visit http://www.deiholdings.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of DEI Holdings, Inc. by Charlesbank Capital Partners. In connection with the proposed transaction with Charlesbank Capital Partners, DEI Holdings, Inc. mailed a proxy statement to its shareholders. SHAREHOLDERS OF DEI HOLDINGS, INC. ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY ALL RELEVANT MATERIALS THAT HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE SENT TO THEM, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT, BECAUSE THESE MATERIALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH CHARLESBANK CAPITAL PARTNERS. The proxy statement and other relevant materials may also be obtained for free from DEI Holdings, Inc. by directing such request to DEI Holdings, Inc., One Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081; or calling (800) 876-0800. The contents of the website referenced above are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement.
Participants in Solicitation
DEI Holdings, Inc. and its directors, executive officers, and other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction with Charlesbank Capital Partners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the company's current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and actual results of operations may differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including DEI Holdings Inc.'s and Charlesbank's ability to consummate the proposed transaction between the parties on the contemplated timeline, the effect of the acquisition proposal received from Gibson Guitar, and other factors. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
SOURCE DEI Holdings, Inc.
DEI Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Kevin Duffy, +1-760-599-1302, for DEI Holdings, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.deiholdings.com
Verizon Wireless Enhances 3G Network in Harford County, Maryland By Activating New Cell Site
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 2:42:01 PM
Verizon Wireless Enhances 3G Network in Harford County, Maryland By Activating New Cell Site
LAUREL, Md., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Harford County, Maryland to expand wireless voice and 3G data coverage. The new site brings improved coverage and capacity to Aberdeen Proving Ground and surrounding area.
Expanded 3G capacity for Aberdeen Proving Ground lets more customers using tablets, laptops or smartphones rapidly browse the Web; send and receive emails; open and download attachments; instantly download the latest apps; and more.
The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. Last year alone, the company spent $347 million on regional network improvements, bringing total network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2.6 billion.
"More and more people rely on smartphones and 3G apps to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mike Maiorana, Verizon Wireless regional president. "We're committed to continuously improving our network to provide our customers with the 3G advantage, coverage and speed they want and need."
Verizon Wireless has the nation's largest and most reliable 3G broadband network which makes advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible. Mobile Broadband customers in enhanced broadband wireless coverage areas can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. Customer demand for these advanced services continues to grow.
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.
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in MD/DC/VA by following @VZWMelanie on Twitter. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
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: Melanie Ortel, +1-240-568-1429, Melanie.Ortel@VerizonWireless.com; Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, Twitter: @VZWMelanie
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
LAUREL, Md., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Harford County, Maryland to expand wireless voice and 3G data coverage. The new site brings improved coverage and capacity to Aberdeen Proving Ground and surrounding area.
Expanded 3G capacity for Aberdeen Proving Ground lets more customers using tablets, laptops or smartphones rapidly browse the Web; send and receive emails; open and download attachments; instantly download the latest apps; and more.
The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. Last year alone, the company spent $347 million on regional network improvements, bringing total network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2.6 billion.
"More and more people rely on smartphones and 3G apps to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mike Maiorana, Verizon Wireless regional president. "We're committed to continuously improving our network to provide our customers with the 3G advantage, coverage and speed they want and need."
Verizon Wireless has the nation's largest and most reliable 3G broadband network which makes advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible. Mobile Broadband customers in enhanced broadband wireless coverage areas can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. Customer demand for these advanced services continues to grow.
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.
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in MD/DC/VA by following @VZWMelanie on Twitter. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
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: Melanie Ortel, +1-240-568-1429, Melanie.Ortel@VerizonWireless.com; Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, Twitter: @VZWMelanie
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Verizon Wireless Enhances 3G Network Coverage Inside Maryland State House in Annapolis
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 2:28:01 PM
Verizon Wireless Enhances 3G Network Coverage Inside Maryland State House in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Open to the public 364 days a year, the Maryland State House welcomes thousands of visitors every day. To provide its customers with the best network experience while inside the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use, Verizon Wireless has completed work to expand network capacity and provide enhanced in-building coverage inside the State House where the Maryland General Assembly meets. The improvements provide increased wireless voice and 3G data capacity enabling customers using tablets, laptops or smartphones to rapidly browse the Web; send and receive emails; open and download attachments; instantly download the latest apps; and more.
The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. Last year alone, the company spent $347 million on regional network improvements, bringing total network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2.6 billion.
"More and more people rely on smartphones and 3G apps to manage their busy lives and stay connected where their work or travel may take them," said Mike Maiorana, Verizon Wireless regional president. "We're committed to continuously improving our network to provide our customers with the 3G advantage, coverage and speed they want and need."
Verizon Wireless has the nation's largest and most reliable 3G broadband network which makes advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible. Mobile Broadband customers in enhanced broadband wireless coverage areas can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. Customer demand for these advanced services continues to grow.
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.
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in MD/DC/VA by following @VZWPRDC on Twitter. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWMelanie on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
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: Melanie Ortel, +1-240-568-1429, Melanie.Ortel@VerizonWireless.com, or Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, Twitter: @VZWMelanie
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Open to the public 364 days a year, the Maryland State House welcomes thousands of visitors every day. To provide its customers with the best network experience while inside the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use, Verizon Wireless has completed work to expand network capacity and provide enhanced in-building coverage inside the State House where the Maryland General Assembly meets. The improvements provide increased wireless voice and 3G data capacity enabling customers using tablets, laptops or smartphones to rapidly browse the Web; send and receive emails; open and download attachments; instantly download the latest apps; and more.
The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. Last year alone, the company spent $347 million on regional network improvements, bringing total network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2.6 billion.
"More and more people rely on smartphones and 3G apps to manage their busy lives and stay connected where their work or travel may take them," said Mike Maiorana, Verizon Wireless regional president. "We're committed to continuously improving our network to provide our customers with the 3G advantage, coverage and speed they want and need."
Verizon Wireless has the nation's largest and most reliable 3G broadband network which makes advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible. Mobile Broadband customers in enhanced broadband wireless coverage areas can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. Customer demand for these advanced services continues to grow.
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.
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in MD/DC/VA by following @VZWPRDC on Twitter. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWMelanie on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
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: Melanie Ortel, +1-240-568-1429, Melanie.Ortel@VerizonWireless.com, or Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, Twitter: @VZWMelanie
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Stylish, New Kobo eReader Touch Edition is Available in Canada and U.S. for Father's Day and Graduation
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 1:35:01 PM
Stylish, New Kobo eReader Touch Edition is Available in Canada and U.S. for Father's Day and Graduation
Stores include Indigo, Walmart, Best Buy, Borders
First International eReader Features Advanced Flicker-Free Touch Screen Experience
Sleek, Slim, Comfortable Book-Like Form Factor and Pearl E Ink Display
Access to Millions of Titles with Wi Fi
Features Popular Reading Life Social Experience
TORONTO, June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, a global leader in eReading with 3.6 million users in more than 100 countries worldwide, today announced that the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition is available in stores and online at leading retailers including Indigo (http://www.indigo.ca), Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.ca), Walmart (http://www.walmart.ca) and Borders (http://www.borders.com) with a MSRP of $129.99 USD and $139.99 CDN. In stores now for Father's Day and graduation gifting, the Kobo Touch Edition is the perfect gift for dads, grads and those looking for summer reading fun. Kobo also offers a Father's Day Gift Guide with other great gifting ideas at http://www.kobo.com/giftguide.
Beautiful New Design
The Kobo eReader Touch Edition offers a beautiful new design that provides the ultimate in reading comfort. Small and lightweight, it fits easily in a purse or jacket pocket for easy travel anywhere. The new Kobo eReader Touch Edition comes in selection of stylish colors; black, lilac, blue and silver - there is a color to suit everyone. A single, sleek home button allows for a clean design, free of buttons for a pure reading experience - books don't have keyboards neither should an eReader.
Amazing New Touch Experience
Now with Infrared Touch Technology, eReading is easy, with the new touchscreen users can simply tap or swipe to turn the page, just like reading a real book. Kobo's eReader Touch Edition offers a revolutionary new flicker-free touch screen experience, featuring the newest E Ink technology that is just like reading print on paper - glare-free and easy to read in bright sunlight. With an extended one-month battery life* and 2GB of onboard storage for 1,000 books** (expandable to 30,000 by adding a SD card), a user can carry access their entire library anytime, anyplace.
Kobo eReader Touch Edition features include:
-- Beautiful, new contemporary design
-- The latest Pearl 6" E Ink screen
-- Slimmer, lighter, and smaller - for easy travel
-- A single home button that eliminates clutter so you can focus on reading
-- Flicker-free page turns - enhanced technology enables flicker-free page
turns for an uninterrupted reading experience
-- Easy-to-use and the ultimate in comfort - read for hours without strain
-- High performance engine for ultra-fast page turning, low power
consumption
-- Long battery life that delivers a month of reading on a single charge
-- Real Touch(TM) experience - use zForce(TM) infrared touch technology for
tap/swipe Page turns, long press highlights and look up, zoom and rotate
-- Intuitive browsing experience - navigate quickly through entire chapters
or your entire library
-- Customizable fonts - two font styles and 12 font sizes
-- Build your shortlist - quickly create shortcut to favorite books or
current reads
-- Easily highlight passages within a book
-- Read PDFs - Download, access and read personal and professional
documents. Zoom in and magnify images, drag your finger to explore the
page. Double tap to fast zoom 200%
-- Access more than 2.3 million eBook titles wirelessly or through USB
connection
-- Browse, buy and download eBooks in minutes with a few quick taps
-- Read almost any format - supports the most content of any eReader
-- Get started reading quickly with 15 free hand-picked previews of the
hottest new books
-- Get free, two-week trials of the most popular newspapers and magazines
-- Supported file formats include: Books: EPUB, PDF and MOBI; Documents:
PDF;Images: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and TIFF; Text: TXT, HTML and RTF; Comic
Books: CBZ and CBR
-- Kobo offers 1 million FREE titles
-- Borrow and read eBooks for your local public library
-- Read across devices and pick up from the last page read with Kobo's
synched bookmark technology
Earn Awards Just for Reading - with Reading Life
In addition, the new Kobo Touch Edition also includes Reading Life, Kobo's social experience that lets users earn awards - and soon rewards - just for reading. Reading Life also allows users to discover their own reading stats, tracking pages read, minutes per reading session and an overview of completed books in their library. With Reading Life, readers can sync Android-enabled phones, iPhones, iPads or iPod Touches to experience Reading Life across devices.
The First International eReader
The Kobo eReader Touch will be the first eReader to be available in multiple languages and will offer a completely local experience, including content, recommendations and the Kobo store. Currently available in English, with French, German, Spanish, and Italian coming soon.
For more information visit http://www.kobo.com/touch. Full Kobo eReader Touch Edition technical specifications are available at http://www.kobo.com/touch_tech.
About Kobo, Inc.
Kobo is a global eReading service with more than 2.3 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers - one of the largest eReading catalogues in the world. Kobo believes consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device and has attracted millions of readers from over 100 countries across the globe. Kobo has top ranked eReading applications for iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows and MacOS, and is the eReading application of choice for leading tablets. The Kobo eReader is also available at leading retailers including Indigo, Walmart, Best Buy, Borders, WHSmith, Angus & Robertson's and Whitcoull's. Kobo's innovative Reading Life is an industry-first comprehensive social eReading experience - Kobo users can earn awards simply for time spent reading and encouraging others to read. Kobo is backed by majority shareholder Indigo Books & Music Inc, Cheung Kong Holdings, and institutional investors. For more information, please visit http://www.Kobo.com
* Battery life is dependent on individual usage. Actual results may vary.
** 1GB is available to store content (more than 1,000 eBooks).
Contact: Wendy Zaas/Kourtney Schepman
Rogers & Cowan
310.854.8148/310.854.8168
wzaas@rogersandcowan.com
kschepman@rogersandcowan.com
SOURCE Kobo
Kobo
Web Site: http://www.kobo.com
Stores include Indigo, Walmart, Best Buy, Borders
First International eReader Features Advanced Flicker-Free Touch Screen Experience
Sleek, Slim, Comfortable Book-Like Form Factor and Pearl E Ink Display
Access to Millions of Titles with Wi Fi
Features Popular Reading Life Social Experience
TORONTO, June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, a global leader in eReading with 3.6 million users in more than 100 countries worldwide, today announced that the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition is available in stores and online at leading retailers including Indigo (http://www.indigo.ca), Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.ca), Walmart (http://www.walmart.ca) and Borders (http://www.borders.com) with a MSRP of $129.99 USD and $139.99 CDN. In stores now for Father's Day and graduation gifting, the Kobo Touch Edition is the perfect gift for dads, grads and those looking for summer reading fun. Kobo also offers a Father's Day Gift Guide with other great gifting ideas at http://www.kobo.com/giftguide.
Beautiful New Design
The Kobo eReader Touch Edition offers a beautiful new design that provides the ultimate in reading comfort. Small and lightweight, it fits easily in a purse or jacket pocket for easy travel anywhere. The new Kobo eReader Touch Edition comes in selection of stylish colors; black, lilac, blue and silver - there is a color to suit everyone. A single, sleek home button allows for a clean design, free of buttons for a pure reading experience - books don't have keyboards neither should an eReader.
Amazing New Touch Experience
Now with Infrared Touch Technology, eReading is easy, with the new touchscreen users can simply tap or swipe to turn the page, just like reading a real book. Kobo's eReader Touch Edition offers a revolutionary new flicker-free touch screen experience, featuring the newest E Ink technology that is just like reading print on paper - glare-free and easy to read in bright sunlight. With an extended one-month battery life* and 2GB of onboard storage for 1,000 books** (expandable to 30,000 by adding a SD card), a user can carry access their entire library anytime, anyplace.
Kobo eReader Touch Edition features include:
-- Beautiful, new contemporary design
-- The latest Pearl 6" E Ink screen
-- Slimmer, lighter, and smaller - for easy travel
-- A single home button that eliminates clutter so you can focus on reading
-- Flicker-free page turns - enhanced technology enables flicker-free page
turns for an uninterrupted reading experience
-- Easy-to-use and the ultimate in comfort - read for hours without strain
-- High performance engine for ultra-fast page turning, low power
consumption
-- Long battery life that delivers a month of reading on a single charge
-- Real Touch(TM) experience - use zForce(TM) infrared touch technology for
tap/swipe Page turns, long press highlights and look up, zoom and rotate
-- Intuitive browsing experience - navigate quickly through entire chapters
or your entire library
-- Customizable fonts - two font styles and 12 font sizes
-- Build your shortlist - quickly create shortcut to favorite books or
current reads
-- Easily highlight passages within a book
-- Read PDFs - Download, access and read personal and professional
documents. Zoom in and magnify images, drag your finger to explore the
page. Double tap to fast zoom 200%
-- Access more than 2.3 million eBook titles wirelessly or through USB
connection
-- Browse, buy and download eBooks in minutes with a few quick taps
-- Read almost any format - supports the most content of any eReader
-- Get started reading quickly with 15 free hand-picked previews of the
hottest new books
-- Get free, two-week trials of the most popular newspapers and magazines
-- Supported file formats include: Books: EPUB, PDF and MOBI; Documents:
PDF;Images: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and TIFF; Text: TXT, HTML and RTF; Comic
Books: CBZ and CBR
-- Kobo offers 1 million FREE titles
-- Borrow and read eBooks for your local public library
-- Read across devices and pick up from the last page read with Kobo's
synched bookmark technology
Earn Awards Just for Reading - with Reading Life
In addition, the new Kobo Touch Edition also includes Reading Life, Kobo's social experience that lets users earn awards - and soon rewards - just for reading. Reading Life also allows users to discover their own reading stats, tracking pages read, minutes per reading session and an overview of completed books in their library. With Reading Life, readers can sync Android-enabled phones, iPhones, iPads or iPod Touches to experience Reading Life across devices.
The First International eReader
The Kobo eReader Touch will be the first eReader to be available in multiple languages and will offer a completely local experience, including content, recommendations and the Kobo store. Currently available in English, with French, German, Spanish, and Italian coming soon.
For more information visit http://www.kobo.com/touch. Full Kobo eReader Touch Edition technical specifications are available at http://www.kobo.com/touch_tech.
About Kobo, Inc.
Kobo is a global eReading service with more than 2.3 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers - one of the largest eReading catalogues in the world. Kobo believes consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device and has attracted millions of readers from over 100 countries across the globe. Kobo has top ranked eReading applications for iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows and MacOS, and is the eReading application of choice for leading tablets. The Kobo eReader is also available at leading retailers including Indigo, Walmart, Best Buy, Borders, WHSmith, Angus & Robertson's and Whitcoull's. Kobo's innovative Reading Life is an industry-first comprehensive social eReading experience - Kobo users can earn awards simply for time spent reading and encouraging others to read. Kobo is backed by majority shareholder Indigo Books & Music Inc, Cheung Kong Holdings, and institutional investors. For more information, please visit http://www.Kobo.com
* Battery life is dependent on individual usage. Actual results may vary.
** 1GB is available to store content (more than 1,000 eBooks).
Contact: Wendy Zaas/Kourtney Schepman
Rogers & Cowan
310.854.8148/310.854.8168
wzaas@rogersandcowan.com
kschepman@rogersandcowan.com
SOURCE Kobo
Kobo
Web Site: http://www.kobo.com