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June 14, 2011
blinkx Partners with Diagonal View, the World's Biggest Independent Producer of Digital Video Content
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
blinkx Partners with Diagonal View, the World's Biggest Independent Producer of Digital Video Content
More than 5,500 videos featuring celebrity gossip, daring feats and animal antics are now available on http://www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with Diagonal View, the world's biggest independent producer of digital video content. From their first video of the world's largest kebab to footage of Angelina Jolie on the red carpet in 2011, viewers everywhere can now watch Diagonal View's professionally produced content at http://www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against the videos and share resulting advertising revenue with Diagonal View.
Through this partnership, blinkx viewers will have access to more than 5,500 videos from Diagonal View across six channels:
-- Diagonal View appeals to young men with a sense of fun and adventure.
Whether it's a robot playing a violin, a guy jumping over a charging
bull or a man with 82 Julia Roberts tattoos, you'll find it here.
-- All Time 10s features top 10 lists of absolutely everything. From famous
prison breaks to 10 things that could end the world, the channel serves
up interesting, bizarre and amusing facts.
-- U-Zoo is the home of funny, strange and curious stories about pets and
animals. From canines on the catwalk, to baby polar bears, or penguins
with prosthetic beaks, you'll find a host of animal antics.
-- The Label is where style mavens head to find the latest catwalk news,
fashion trends and designer looks.
-- The A List has all the best celebrity gossip and news.
-- The Football Daily provides football (soccer!!) fans the world over with
the very best of the day's news stories.
"Premium snackable videos remain incredibly popular on the Web and we're delighted to offer Diagonal View's high quality content on blinkx.com," said Julia Blystone, chief marketing officer, blinkx. "The diversity of entertainment that can be found across the six channels means there's something for all of our users."
"Diagonal View is committed to producing entertaining video content that can be enjoyed by viewers everywhere," said Jimmy Butchart, senior vice president, Diagonal View. "The partnership with blinkx allows us to continue growing our reach, and make our fresh and original content available to a global audience."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - the growing amount of TV and user-generated content on the Web means keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to--and even see--video on the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at http://www.blinkx.com.
About Diagonal View
Diagonal View (http://www.diagonal-view.com/) is a short-form premium video content digital production house, jointly owned by ITN's archive division, ITN Source, and digital entrepreneur Matt Heiman. Diagonal View collectively packages premium short-form entertainment video and unique archive content from ITN Source's 1.6 million hours of footage and syndicates it to commercial partners including MSN, MySpace, YouTube, Yahoo, DailyMotion and Facebook. All of the Diagonal View brands are extremely popular in traditional video environments, social networks and online outlets. They have collectively delivered over 1.2 billion streams since launch in March 2008.
SOURCE blinkx
blinkx
CONTACT: Tim Turpin of Sparkpr, +1-415-321-1894, tim.turpin@sparkpr.com; or Nicole Love of Marlin PR, +44 207 869 8328, nicole.love@marlinpr.com; or Charles Lytle or Christopher Wren , both of Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, NOMAD and Broker for blinkx plc, +44 207 986 4000
Web Site: http://www.diagonal-view.com
More than 5,500 videos featuring celebrity gossip, daring feats and animal antics are now available on http://www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with Diagonal View, the world's biggest independent producer of digital video content. From their first video of the world's largest kebab to footage of Angelina Jolie on the red carpet in 2011, viewers everywhere can now watch Diagonal View's professionally produced content at http://www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against the videos and share resulting advertising revenue with Diagonal View.
Through this partnership, blinkx viewers will have access to more than 5,500 videos from Diagonal View across six channels:
-- Diagonal View appeals to young men with a sense of fun and adventure.
Whether it's a robot playing a violin, a guy jumping over a charging
bull or a man with 82 Julia Roberts tattoos, you'll find it here.
-- All Time 10s features top 10 lists of absolutely everything. From famous
prison breaks to 10 things that could end the world, the channel serves
up interesting, bizarre and amusing facts.
-- U-Zoo is the home of funny, strange and curious stories about pets and
animals. From canines on the catwalk, to baby polar bears, or penguins
with prosthetic beaks, you'll find a host of animal antics.
-- The Label is where style mavens head to find the latest catwalk news,
fashion trends and designer looks.
-- The A List has all the best celebrity gossip and news.
-- The Football Daily provides football (soccer!!) fans the world over with
the very best of the day's news stories.
"Premium snackable videos remain incredibly popular on the Web and we're delighted to offer Diagonal View's high quality content on blinkx.com," said Julia Blystone, chief marketing officer, blinkx. "The diversity of entertainment that can be found across the six channels means there's something for all of our users."
"Diagonal View is committed to producing entertaining video content that can be enjoyed by viewers everywhere," said Jimmy Butchart, senior vice president, Diagonal View. "The partnership with blinkx allows us to continue growing our reach, and make our fresh and original content available to a global audience."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - the growing amount of TV and user-generated content on the Web means keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to--and even see--video on the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at http://www.blinkx.com.
About Diagonal View
Diagonal View (http://www.diagonal-view.com/) is a short-form premium video content digital production house, jointly owned by ITN's archive division, ITN Source, and digital entrepreneur Matt Heiman. Diagonal View collectively packages premium short-form entertainment video and unique archive content from ITN Source's 1.6 million hours of footage and syndicates it to commercial partners including MSN, MySpace, YouTube, Yahoo, DailyMotion and Facebook. All of the Diagonal View brands are extremely popular in traditional video environments, social networks and online outlets. They have collectively delivered over 1.2 billion streams since launch in March 2008.
SOURCE blinkx
blinkx
CONTACT: Tim Turpin of Sparkpr, +1-415-321-1894, tim.turpin@sparkpr.com; or Nicole Love of Marlin PR, +44 207 869 8328, nicole.love@marlinpr.com; or Charles Lytle or Christopher Wren , both of Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, NOMAD and Broker for blinkx plc, +44 207 986 4000
Web Site: http://www.diagonal-view.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 7:00:01 AM
WD® Keeps Precious Memories on My Passport® Drives Safe From Bumps, Drops and Spills of an Active Lifestyle
WD Nomad(TM) Rugged Case Protects My Passport® Hard Drives for Outdoor Photographers, Adventurers and Other Road Warriors
IRVINE, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced the WD Nomad(TM) rugged case (photos), a durable case designed to protect My Passport® portable hard drives from drops as high as seven feet, moisture and spills and other mishaps associated with active, on-the-go lifestyles, such as those of outdoor photographers, adventurers and other road warriors.
The WD Nomad rugged case features a polycarbonate exterior and shock-absorbing elastomer cushion inside. It conforms to strict military standards (MIL-STD-810G) for ruggedness. The heavy-duty latch and silicon liner seal out dirt, dust, and moisture.
The WD Nomad rugged case is ideal for hikers, business travelers, outdoor and travel photographers, and others who professionally or personally bring their digital equipment and assets with them. The uniquely functional design includes an opening for the drive's USB connector, so the user can access the drive while it remains in the case. In addition, a molded exterior ring allows users to attach a carabiner, cable, or nylon strap for more convenient accessibility.
"Consumers and professionals are more mobile than ever before and portable hard drives allow them to take their videos, photos and other files everywhere they go," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "As the worldwide leader in external storage, WD understands how to protect data on hard drives, and we have put the same commitment to quality into the design of this rugged case. With the My Passport drive and WD Nomad rugged case, owners can rest assured they are doing everything they can to protect their digital lives whether they're traveling for fun or doing their daily commute."
"My work as an adventure photographer/filmmaker takes me to remote locations all over the planet. I have always depended upon the ultra-reliable My Passport portable hard drives to back-up my images and video, but Mother Nature has often made this task a bit of a challenge," said Bruce Dorn of the Directors Guild of America and WD Creative Master. "I am often in the wettest, nastiest, grimiest, and most remote locations, so I am thrilled by the new WD Nomad rugged case. Tough as a vault, these handsome new cases are now a permanent part of my kit."
The new WD Nomad rugged case is compatible with My Passport drives including My Passport Essential(TM), My Passport Essential SE, My Passport Elite(TM), My Passport for Mac®, and My Passport SE for Mac.
The WD Nomad rugged case is available now at WD's online store (http://www.wdstore.com) and select U.S. retailers. MSRP is $29.95 USD.
About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and home entertainment products.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks; WD Nomad is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. Limited warranty applies to WD Nomad case only, not the product inside. See WD's limited warranty terms and conditions at http://support.wdc.com/warranty/policy.asp?custtype=end&lang=en for details.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110614/LA18785)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000711/WDCLOGO)
SOURCE Western Digital Technologies
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110614/LA18785
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000711/WDCLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Western Digital Technologies
CONTACT: Heather Skinner, WD Public Relations, +1-949-672-7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672.-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com
WD Nomad(TM) Rugged Case Protects My Passport® Hard Drives for Outdoor Photographers, Adventurers and Other Road Warriors
IRVINE, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced the WD Nomad(TM) rugged case (photos), a durable case designed to protect My Passport® portable hard drives from drops as high as seven feet, moisture and spills and other mishaps associated with active, on-the-go lifestyles, such as those of outdoor photographers, adventurers and other road warriors.
The WD Nomad rugged case features a polycarbonate exterior and shock-absorbing elastomer cushion inside. It conforms to strict military standards (MIL-STD-810G) for ruggedness. The heavy-duty latch and silicon liner seal out dirt, dust, and moisture.
The WD Nomad rugged case is ideal for hikers, business travelers, outdoor and travel photographers, and others who professionally or personally bring their digital equipment and assets with them. The uniquely functional design includes an opening for the drive's USB connector, so the user can access the drive while it remains in the case. In addition, a molded exterior ring allows users to attach a carabiner, cable, or nylon strap for more convenient accessibility.
"Consumers and professionals are more mobile than ever before and portable hard drives allow them to take their videos, photos and other files everywhere they go," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "As the worldwide leader in external storage, WD understands how to protect data on hard drives, and we have put the same commitment to quality into the design of this rugged case. With the My Passport drive and WD Nomad rugged case, owners can rest assured they are doing everything they can to protect their digital lives whether they're traveling for fun or doing their daily commute."
"My work as an adventure photographer/filmmaker takes me to remote locations all over the planet. I have always depended upon the ultra-reliable My Passport portable hard drives to back-up my images and video, but Mother Nature has often made this task a bit of a challenge," said Bruce Dorn of the Directors Guild of America and WD Creative Master. "I am often in the wettest, nastiest, grimiest, and most remote locations, so I am thrilled by the new WD Nomad rugged case. Tough as a vault, these handsome new cases are now a permanent part of my kit."
The new WD Nomad rugged case is compatible with My Passport drives including My Passport Essential(TM), My Passport Essential SE, My Passport Elite(TM), My Passport for Mac®, and My Passport SE for Mac.
The WD Nomad rugged case is available now at WD's online store (http://www.wdstore.com) and select U.S. retailers. MSRP is $29.95 USD.
About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and home entertainment products.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks; WD Nomad is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. Limited warranty applies to WD Nomad case only, not the product inside. See WD's limited warranty terms and conditions at http://support.wdc.com/warranty/policy.asp?custtype=end&lang=en for details.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110614/LA18785)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000711/WDCLOGO)
SOURCE Western Digital Technologies
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110614/LA18785
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000711/WDCLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Western Digital Technologies
CONTACT: Heather Skinner, WD Public Relations, +1-949-672-7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672.-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com
IPTC Approves rNews Draft v 0.5 - Next Step Towards Production Version
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:49:01 AM
IPTC Approves rNews Draft v 0.5 - Next Step Towards Production Version
BERLIN, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Draft version 0.5 of rNews, a standard model for embedding
machine-readable metadata in online news, was approved at the International
Press Telecommunications Council's Annual General Meeting in Berlin,
Germany. This version clarifies, simplifies and expands the rNews model and
incorporates much of the feedback that the IPTC has received about the first
draft. The IPTC is also releasing the recommended RDFa implementation for
rNews 0.5 and plans to provide mappings to other markup mechanisms, such as
HTML5 microdata and JSON. This will give publishers a choice of how to
implement the model, using the technologies that best meet their needs.
"rNews unlocks the value of publishing metadata for online news by
making it easy to apply in a standard way, using pure web technologies",
said Stuart Myles, Lead of the IPTC's Semantic Web Working Group and Deputy
Director of Schema Standards at the Associated Press. "The IPTC is happy to
see the significant interest generated by the first draft of rNews. We
pledge to bring the standard to production-readiness in the next few
months."
rNews was developed by the IPTC and further public feedback is welcome.
Specifications and best practices for implementation are available at
http://dev.iptc.org/rNews. The IPTC expects to release more draft versions
in coming months and aims to approve the first production release in October
2011.
rNews draft 0.5 was also presented at the SemTech conference in San
Francisco, USA, on 8 June 2011 and discussed by a wide audience there.
In addition, the Annual General Meeting of the IPTC, whose members
include major news agencies and news providers worldwide, approved updated
versions of the NewsML-G2, EventsML-G2 and NITF standards to enhance
business-to-business news exchange.
About the IPTC:
The IPTC, based in London, UK, is a consortium of the world's major news
agencies, news publishers and news industry vendors. It develops and
maintains technical standards for improved news exchange that are used by
virtually every major news organisation in the world.
Information on all IPTC standards such as the family of G2-Standards -
NewsML-G2, EventsML-G2 and SportsML-G2 -, NewsML 1, NITF, IIM, the Photo
Metadata standards and the NewsCodes together with a list of existing
members and information on how to join is available at http://www.iptc.org
Media contact:
Michael Steidl, IPTC Managing director
Phone: +44(20)3178-4922
Email: office@iptc.org
Source: IPTC
.
BERLIN, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Draft version 0.5 of rNews, a standard model for embedding
machine-readable metadata in online news, was approved at the International
Press Telecommunications Council's Annual General Meeting in Berlin,
Germany. This version clarifies, simplifies and expands the rNews model and
incorporates much of the feedback that the IPTC has received about the first
draft. The IPTC is also releasing the recommended RDFa implementation for
rNews 0.5 and plans to provide mappings to other markup mechanisms, such as
HTML5 microdata and JSON. This will give publishers a choice of how to
implement the model, using the technologies that best meet their needs.
"rNews unlocks the value of publishing metadata for online news by
making it easy to apply in a standard way, using pure web technologies",
said Stuart Myles, Lead of the IPTC's Semantic Web Working Group and Deputy
Director of Schema Standards at the Associated Press. "The IPTC is happy to
see the significant interest generated by the first draft of rNews. We
pledge to bring the standard to production-readiness in the next few
months."
rNews was developed by the IPTC and further public feedback is welcome.
Specifications and best practices for implementation are available at
http://dev.iptc.org/rNews. The IPTC expects to release more draft versions
in coming months and aims to approve the first production release in October
2011.
rNews draft 0.5 was also presented at the SemTech conference in San
Francisco, USA, on 8 June 2011 and discussed by a wide audience there.
In addition, the Annual General Meeting of the IPTC, whose members
include major news agencies and news providers worldwide, approved updated
versions of the NewsML-G2, EventsML-G2 and NITF standards to enhance
business-to-business news exchange.
About the IPTC:
The IPTC, based in London, UK, is a consortium of the world's major news
agencies, news publishers and news industry vendors. It develops and
maintains technical standards for improved news exchange that are used by
virtually every major news organisation in the world.
Information on all IPTC standards such as the family of G2-Standards -
NewsML-G2, EventsML-G2 and SportsML-G2 -, NewsML 1, NITF, IIM, the Photo
Metadata standards and the NewsCodes together with a list of existing
members and information on how to join is available at http://www.iptc.org
Media contact:
Michael Steidl, IPTC Managing director
Phone: +44(20)3178-4922
Email: office@iptc.org
Source: IPTC
.
MUZAK AND AEROPOSTALE DESIGN A NEW CUSTOM SOUND
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:14:02 AM
MUZAK AND AEROPOSTALE DESIGN A NEW CUSTOM SOUND
Touch, Muzak's in-store agency, collaborates to define customer experience for teen retailer's Time
Square location
FORT MILL, SC, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Muzak, a Mood Media company and the
leader in sensory branding services for business in North America, has
partnered with Aéropostale, the specialty retailer of casual apparel
and accessories, to provide custom soundtracks at over 1,000 store
locations in the United States and Canada. Muzak helped create a new
audio identity for Aéropostale and its sister chain P.S. from
Aéropostale that fosters a sense of belonging and comfort while adding
relevance to the brand.
Muzak was awarded the contract after designing a unique in-store audio
identity and custom music soundtrack for Aéropostale's Times Square
location. Recognizable as the former home of MTV's Total Request Live,
Aéropostale in Times Square covers over 18,000 square feet and occupies
two floors overlooking New York City's Broadway. Touch, Muzak's
experience design and sensory branding agency, created three distinct
programs for each of three specialty rooms within the store, all of
which live harmoniously under one roof and appeal to the broad and
international audience that Times Square attracts.
"We could not be more thrilled with the results at our Times Square
location," said Jay Eaton, Vice President of Operations for
Aéropostale. "The atmosphere Muzak created received rave reviews from
our customers. We are looking forward to working with Muzak to expand
this new audio identity across all our stores."
"We are very pleased to be able to extend our partnership with
Aéropostale," said Lorne Abony, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
of Mood Media Corporation. "Aéropostale succeeds by creating a
lifestyle brand for its customers, and that is precisely the kind of
relationship that our sensory branding solutions are designed to
enhance."
About Aéropostale, Inc.
Aéropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel
and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women
and men through its Aéropostale® stores and 7 to 12 year-old kids
through its P.S. from Aéropostale(TM) stores. The Company provides
customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented,
fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values.
Aéropostale® maintains control over its proprietary brands by
designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise.
Aéropostale® products can only be purchased in its Aéropostale stores
and online at www.Aéropostale.com. P.S. from Aéropostale(TM) products can be purchased in P.S. from
Aéropostale(TM) stores and online at http://www.ps4u.com. The Company currently operates 914 Aéropostale stores in 49 states and
Puerto Rico, 60 Aéropostale stores in Canada and 57 P.S. from
Aéropostale stores in 16 states.
About Mood Media Corporation
Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada's fastest
growing company by PROFIT Magazine, is a leading in-store media
specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its
clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental
sales at the point-of-purchase. Operating through its two principal
divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media
Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40
countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood
Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation's products and services reach 150
million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850
U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include:
retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to
health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve
and fast casual dining.
SOURCE Mood Media Corporation
Mood Media Corporation
CONTACT: For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact: Jeremy Jacobs
Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York)
+1-212-453-2498
jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com
Touch, Muzak's in-store agency, collaborates to define customer experience for teen retailer's Time
Square location
FORT MILL, SC, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Muzak, a Mood Media company and the
leader in sensory branding services for business in North America, has
partnered with Aéropostale, the specialty retailer of casual apparel
and accessories, to provide custom soundtracks at over 1,000 store
locations in the United States and Canada. Muzak helped create a new
audio identity for Aéropostale and its sister chain P.S. from
Aéropostale that fosters a sense of belonging and comfort while adding
relevance to the brand.
Muzak was awarded the contract after designing a unique in-store audio
identity and custom music soundtrack for Aéropostale's Times Square
location. Recognizable as the former home of MTV's Total Request Live,
Aéropostale in Times Square covers over 18,000 square feet and occupies
two floors overlooking New York City's Broadway. Touch, Muzak's
experience design and sensory branding agency, created three distinct
programs for each of three specialty rooms within the store, all of
which live harmoniously under one roof and appeal to the broad and
international audience that Times Square attracts.
"We could not be more thrilled with the results at our Times Square
location," said Jay Eaton, Vice President of Operations for
Aéropostale. "The atmosphere Muzak created received rave reviews from
our customers. We are looking forward to working with Muzak to expand
this new audio identity across all our stores."
"We are very pleased to be able to extend our partnership with
Aéropostale," said Lorne Abony, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
of Mood Media Corporation. "Aéropostale succeeds by creating a
lifestyle brand for its customers, and that is precisely the kind of
relationship that our sensory branding solutions are designed to
enhance."
About Aéropostale, Inc.
Aéropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel
and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women
and men through its Aéropostale® stores and 7 to 12 year-old kids
through its P.S. from Aéropostale(TM) stores. The Company provides
customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented,
fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values.
Aéropostale® maintains control over its proprietary brands by
designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise.
Aéropostale® products can only be purchased in its Aéropostale stores
and online at www.Aéropostale.com. P.S. from Aéropostale(TM) products can be purchased in P.S. from
Aéropostale(TM) stores and online at http://www.ps4u.com. The Company currently operates 914 Aéropostale stores in 49 states and
Puerto Rico, 60 Aéropostale stores in Canada and 57 P.S. from
Aéropostale stores in 16 states.
About Mood Media Corporation
Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada's fastest
growing company by PROFIT Magazine, is a leading in-store media
specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its
clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental
sales at the point-of-purchase. Operating through its two principal
divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media
Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40
countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood
Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation's products and services reach 150
million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850
U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include:
retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to
health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve
and fast casual dining.
SOURCE Mood Media Corporation
Mood Media Corporation
CONTACT: For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact: Jeremy Jacobs
Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York)
+1-212-453-2498
jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com
ICMI Becomes Exclusive Licensee of the Call Center Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) Certification Program, the First and Only Industry-Recognized, Accredited Professional Certification for the Contact
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:14:02 AM
ICMI Becomes Exclusive Licensee of the Call Center Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) Certification Program, the First and Only Industry-Recognized, Accredited Professional Certification for the Contact Center Industry
Next generation of CIAC Certification Standards to be Launched in 2012 Along With Certification Training and Assessment Programs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) announced today that it has become the exclusive licensee of the Call Center Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) Certification program. CIAC Certification is the first and only industry-recognized, accredited professional certification for the contact center industry.
ICMI has been a licensed provider of training for CIAC Certification since the program was introduced in 2003, and ICMI's founding partner, Brad Cleveland, co-authored the first CIAC Certification training manuals in that same year. Given this long standing relationship and its new status as the exclusive licensee of the CIAC Certification program, ICMI is committed to ensuring that the competency standards reflect current-day call center management best practices. ICMI will review and update the CIAC Certification competencies this year in consultation with a broadly representative group of contact industry experts who will vet them for relevancy as members of the Industry Council. ICMI will launch the next generation of CIAC Certification competency standards in 2012 along with ICMI's certification training and assessment programs.
"Because ICMI has been on the front line, training professional certification candidates since the inception of the CIAC Certification standards, we have witnessed the value this investment can provide organizations who support a high performance workforce," noted Tara Gibb, ICMI's Global Brand Director. "We are absolutely invested in making certain the CIAC Certification standards continuously reflect the most current call center management best practices, created for the industry, by the industry."
Professional certification is the process by which the competence of individuals is validated and recognized in a specific area of expertise. Certification indicates a person has demonstrated mastery of a body of professional knowledge and skills, and is dedicated to staying abreast of new developments in the profession. Because the CIAC Certification standards are based on a comprehensive competency approach, they verify a mastery command of the knowledge, skills and ability needed to run an effective call center.
"Excellent management is the foundation of any successful call center," said Fredia Barry, President of the CIAC. "Strong call center leadership has a direct impact on company performance - whether through improved customer loyalty and retention, increased revenue, cost efficiencies or a combination thereof. Maximizing this potential impact of effective leadership requires true proficiency in all aspects of call center management. CIAC Certification ensures that the individuals responsible for the strategic and operational management of a call center are fully equipped to leverage the impact of their center on larger corporate goals."
Added ICMI Founding Partner Brad Cleveland, "Trends such as new communication capabilities, emerging social channels, and the fact that more and more customers are 'always-on, always connected,' are leading to significant upgrades in customer service operations. Customer service has become a vital differentiator, and many companies are highlighting their commitment to superior customer service in their mainstream marketing campaigns. Certification of employees who acquire needed skills and knowledge is becoming an important competitive advantage."
To learn more about CIAC Certification and ICMI's professional certification training, please visit: icmi.com/certification.
About ICMI:
The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) is the leading global provider of comprehensive resources for customer management professionals - from frontline agents to executives - who wish to improve customer experiences and increase efficiencies at every level of the contact center. ICMI's experienced and dedicated team of industry insiders, trainers, and consultants are committed to providing uncompromised objectivity and results-oriented vision through the organization's respected lineup of professional services including: Training and Professional Certification, Consulting, Events, and Informational Resources. Founded in 1985, ICMI continues to serve as one of the most established and respected organizations in the call center industry.
ICMI is a part of UBM Live which provides leading integrated media solutions and professional services across 20 different markets. For more information, visit http://www.icmi.com.
SOURCE International Customer Management Institute (ICMI)/UBM Live
International Customer Management Institute (ICMI)/UBM Live
CONTACT: Tara Gibb, Global Brand Director of ICMI, +1-415-845-1019, tgibb@icmi.com
Web Site: http://www.icmi.com
Next generation of CIAC Certification Standards to be Launched in 2012 Along With Certification Training and Assessment Programs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) announced today that it has become the exclusive licensee of the Call Center Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) Certification program. CIAC Certification is the first and only industry-recognized, accredited professional certification for the contact center industry.
ICMI has been a licensed provider of training for CIAC Certification since the program was introduced in 2003, and ICMI's founding partner, Brad Cleveland, co-authored the first CIAC Certification training manuals in that same year. Given this long standing relationship and its new status as the exclusive licensee of the CIAC Certification program, ICMI is committed to ensuring that the competency standards reflect current-day call center management best practices. ICMI will review and update the CIAC Certification competencies this year in consultation with a broadly representative group of contact industry experts who will vet them for relevancy as members of the Industry Council. ICMI will launch the next generation of CIAC Certification competency standards in 2012 along with ICMI's certification training and assessment programs.
"Because ICMI has been on the front line, training professional certification candidates since the inception of the CIAC Certification standards, we have witnessed the value this investment can provide organizations who support a high performance workforce," noted Tara Gibb, ICMI's Global Brand Director. "We are absolutely invested in making certain the CIAC Certification standards continuously reflect the most current call center management best practices, created for the industry, by the industry."
Professional certification is the process by which the competence of individuals is validated and recognized in a specific area of expertise. Certification indicates a person has demonstrated mastery of a body of professional knowledge and skills, and is dedicated to staying abreast of new developments in the profession. Because the CIAC Certification standards are based on a comprehensive competency approach, they verify a mastery command of the knowledge, skills and ability needed to run an effective call center.
"Excellent management is the foundation of any successful call center," said Fredia Barry, President of the CIAC. "Strong call center leadership has a direct impact on company performance - whether through improved customer loyalty and retention, increased revenue, cost efficiencies or a combination thereof. Maximizing this potential impact of effective leadership requires true proficiency in all aspects of call center management. CIAC Certification ensures that the individuals responsible for the strategic and operational management of a call center are fully equipped to leverage the impact of their center on larger corporate goals."
Added ICMI Founding Partner Brad Cleveland, "Trends such as new communication capabilities, emerging social channels, and the fact that more and more customers are 'always-on, always connected,' are leading to significant upgrades in customer service operations. Customer service has become a vital differentiator, and many companies are highlighting their commitment to superior customer service in their mainstream marketing campaigns. Certification of employees who acquire needed skills and knowledge is becoming an important competitive advantage."
To learn more about CIAC Certification and ICMI's professional certification training, please visit: icmi.com/certification.
About ICMI:
The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) is the leading global provider of comprehensive resources for customer management professionals - from frontline agents to executives - who wish to improve customer experiences and increase efficiencies at every level of the contact center. ICMI's experienced and dedicated team of industry insiders, trainers, and consultants are committed to providing uncompromised objectivity and results-oriented vision through the organization's respected lineup of professional services including: Training and Professional Certification, Consulting, Events, and Informational Resources. Founded in 1985, ICMI continues to serve as one of the most established and respected organizations in the call center industry.
ICMI is a part of UBM Live which provides leading integrated media solutions and professional services across 20 different markets. For more information, visit http://www.icmi.com.
SOURCE International Customer Management Institute (ICMI)/UBM Live
International Customer Management Institute (ICMI)/UBM Live
CONTACT: Tara Gibb, Global Brand Director of ICMI, +1-415-845-1019, tgibb@icmi.com
Web Site: http://www.icmi.com
EasyAsk Brings IBM Watson-like Natural Language Search and Commerce to Facebook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:14:02 AM
EasyAsk Brings IBM Watson-like Natural Language Search and Commerce to Facebook
EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition Allows E-Retailers to Fully Merchandise and Sell Directly Inside Facebook
SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- INTERNET RETAILER CONFERENCE AND EXPO -- EasyAsk today announced at the Internet Retailer Conference Expo, EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition, a new version of the company's ground-breaking natural language e-commerce software integrated with Facebook, the world's leading social media site. The new product brings the industry-leading customer conversion power of EasyAsk eCommerce Edition to Facebook, allowing Facebook users to search and purchase products without having to leave the friendly confines of Facebook.
With over 150 million users in the U.S. and 500 million worldwide, Facebook has tremendous potential for e-retailers. Earlier e-commerce solutions forced users to leave Facebook when they wanted to shop, resulting in low conversion rates, leaving e-retailers asking, "How do we monetize our Facebook initiatives?"
The answer is EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition, providing e-retailers an integrated solution to merchandise and sell products directly inside Facebook. It uses EasyAsk's industry-leading natural language search, navigation and merchandising functionality to provide a superior shopping experience. EasyAsk also integrates with the e-retailer's back-end e-commerce services, such as shopping carts to speed customer purchases. The entire solution resides inside Facebook, giving users the comfort and speed of shopping within Facebook environment.
"The proven customer conversion power of EasyAsk will help e-retailers truly monetize their Facebook initiatives," said Craig Bassin, CEO at EasyAsk. "With this solution, EasyAsk stands alone as the only e-commerce search provider with a single integrated solution that covers e-commerce, mobile, Facebook and the cloud. EasyAsk delivers the most functionality on the market at a price point affordable to any size e-retailer."
With EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition, e-retailers can:
-- Deliver a fully featured, customized e-commerce search, merchandising
and e-commerce site within Facebook,
-- Offer rich natural language search that delivers the right products on
the first page to customers within their Facebook site,
-- Use rich search analytics to optimize the experience and help
merchandisers be more effective inside their Facebook site,
-- Deliver promotions, cross-sell and up-sell offers, carve-outs and banner
ads that are unique to Facebook and consistent across channels.
For more information on EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition please visit the EasyAsk website at: http://easyask.com/products/facebook.
About EasyAsk
EasyAsk is radically changing the speed and ease of how people find information through the company's ground-breaking natural language search and query software. EasyAsk software products go far beyond traditional search, allowing users to simply ask questions in plain English and receive highly tuned results on demand. The EasyAsk eCommerce Edition uses this unique technology to deliver an industry leading website search, navigation and merchandising solutions that boosts online revenue through increased conversion rates, better customer experience and agile merchandising. EasyAsk Business Edition revolutionizes enterprise decision-making, moving beyond traditional business intelligence solutions with easy, low-cost deployment and a unique natural language interface that extends access to information anywhere in the organization.
Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, EasyAsk has long been a leader in natural language information analysis and delivery software. Customers such as Gap, Coldwater Creek, Hewlett Packard, Lands End, Lillian Vernon, Aramark, BASF, Talbots, Nedbank, BNP Paribas, TruValue, Siemens, Hartford Hospital, Ceridian, JoAnn Fabrics and Harbor Freight Tools rely on the EasyAsk software products to run their business and e-commerce operations daily. For more information, please visit EasyAsk.
For Further Information Please Contact:
John Morrell for EasyAsk; 650-773-2727, jmorrell@easyask.com
SOURCE EasyAsk
EasyAsk
Web Site: http://www.easyask.com
EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition Allows E-Retailers to Fully Merchandise and Sell Directly Inside Facebook
SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- INTERNET RETAILER CONFERENCE AND EXPO -- EasyAsk today announced at the Internet Retailer Conference Expo, EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition, a new version of the company's ground-breaking natural language e-commerce software integrated with Facebook, the world's leading social media site. The new product brings the industry-leading customer conversion power of EasyAsk eCommerce Edition to Facebook, allowing Facebook users to search and purchase products without having to leave the friendly confines of Facebook.
With over 150 million users in the U.S. and 500 million worldwide, Facebook has tremendous potential for e-retailers. Earlier e-commerce solutions forced users to leave Facebook when they wanted to shop, resulting in low conversion rates, leaving e-retailers asking, "How do we monetize our Facebook initiatives?"
The answer is EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition, providing e-retailers an integrated solution to merchandise and sell products directly inside Facebook. It uses EasyAsk's industry-leading natural language search, navigation and merchandising functionality to provide a superior shopping experience. EasyAsk also integrates with the e-retailer's back-end e-commerce services, such as shopping carts to speed customer purchases. The entire solution resides inside Facebook, giving users the comfort and speed of shopping within Facebook environment.
"The proven customer conversion power of EasyAsk will help e-retailers truly monetize their Facebook initiatives," said Craig Bassin, CEO at EasyAsk. "With this solution, EasyAsk stands alone as the only e-commerce search provider with a single integrated solution that covers e-commerce, mobile, Facebook and the cloud. EasyAsk delivers the most functionality on the market at a price point affordable to any size e-retailer."
With EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition, e-retailers can:
-- Deliver a fully featured, customized e-commerce search, merchandising
and e-commerce site within Facebook,
-- Offer rich natural language search that delivers the right products on
the first page to customers within their Facebook site,
-- Use rich search analytics to optimize the experience and help
merchandisers be more effective inside their Facebook site,
-- Deliver promotions, cross-sell and up-sell offers, carve-outs and banner
ads that are unique to Facebook and consistent across channels.
For more information on EasyAsk eCommerce Facebook Edition please visit the EasyAsk website at: http://easyask.com/products/facebook.
About EasyAsk
EasyAsk is radically changing the speed and ease of how people find information through the company's ground-breaking natural language search and query software. EasyAsk software products go far beyond traditional search, allowing users to simply ask questions in plain English and receive highly tuned results on demand. The EasyAsk eCommerce Edition uses this unique technology to deliver an industry leading website search, navigation and merchandising solutions that boosts online revenue through increased conversion rates, better customer experience and agile merchandising. EasyAsk Business Edition revolutionizes enterprise decision-making, moving beyond traditional business intelligence solutions with easy, low-cost deployment and a unique natural language interface that extends access to information anywhere in the organization.
Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, EasyAsk has long been a leader in natural language information analysis and delivery software. Customers such as Gap, Coldwater Creek, Hewlett Packard, Lands End, Lillian Vernon, Aramark, BASF, Talbots, Nedbank, BNP Paribas, TruValue, Siemens, Hartford Hospital, Ceridian, JoAnn Fabrics and Harbor Freight Tools rely on the EasyAsk software products to run their business and e-commerce operations daily. For more information, please visit EasyAsk.
For Further Information Please Contact:
John Morrell for EasyAsk; 650-773-2727, jmorrell@easyask.com
SOURCE EasyAsk
EasyAsk
Web Site: http://www.easyask.com
Aspire Affiliates Launches its First Licensed Branded Game
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:35:01 AM
Aspire Affiliates Launches its First Licensed Branded Game
Monopoly Riches Will Enhance Aspire Affiliates' Supreme Portfolio of Scratch Cards and Instant Win Games
SLIEMA, Malta, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Today Aspire Affiliates, the leading global affiliate program for online
scratch cards and instant win games, announced the addition of their latest
title to their vast gaming portfolio, the first branded game "Monopoly
Riches".
Based on the popular board game Monopoly, Monopoly Riches is an instant
win game featuring a miniature MONOPOLY board, where players can enjoy
classic game elements including Chance, Community Chest and GO. The
worldwide popularity of the original board game will bring the same
excitement to the online player audience, for both male and female players
of all ages. The main motivation was to develop a well-known and popular
branded game which suits a diverse player audience.
Roll the dice and try your luck! Advance on the board and land on
different spaces to unlock mini games, special bonuses, beautiful city
animations, and of course, cash prizes of up to GBP200,000.
Special Promotion for Affiliates:
For every new depositing player sent through the Monopoly Riches
marketing materials, affiliates will receive one ticket in the raffle to win
a trip to Las Vegas with a Super Racing car through the desert - located at
the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
In addition, affiliates will receive EUR20 extra per depositing player
for the players sent through the Monopoly marketing materials. Gif & Flash
banners, HTML mailers in multiple languages and CPA promotions are valid up
to the 30th of June and can be found on http://www.aspireaffiliates.com.
Additional languages will be released very soon.
About Aspire Affiliates:
Aspire Affiliates is the largest soft-gaming affiliate program promoting
Scratch2Cash, Hopa.com and Karamba.com. We commit to bringing players the
fairest, securest and most entertaining scratch card, slot, and instant
games on the internet.
Our affiliate program offers outstanding conversions and retention rates
through our localized marketing and daily promotions. Our dedicated
affiliate managers provide personalized account management, excellent
customer service and up-to-date marketing materials available in multiple
languages.
Press contact:
Mickey Winitsky
Affiliate Director
Mickeyw@aspireglobal.com
+972-73-2610420
Source: Aspire Affiliates
.
Monopoly Riches Will Enhance Aspire Affiliates' Supreme Portfolio of Scratch Cards and Instant Win Games
SLIEMA, Malta, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Today Aspire Affiliates, the leading global affiliate program for online
scratch cards and instant win games, announced the addition of their latest
title to their vast gaming portfolio, the first branded game "Monopoly
Riches".
Based on the popular board game Monopoly, Monopoly Riches is an instant
win game featuring a miniature MONOPOLY board, where players can enjoy
classic game elements including Chance, Community Chest and GO. The
worldwide popularity of the original board game will bring the same
excitement to the online player audience, for both male and female players
of all ages. The main motivation was to develop a well-known and popular
branded game which suits a diverse player audience.
Roll the dice and try your luck! Advance on the board and land on
different spaces to unlock mini games, special bonuses, beautiful city
animations, and of course, cash prizes of up to GBP200,000.
Special Promotion for Affiliates:
For every new depositing player sent through the Monopoly Riches
marketing materials, affiliates will receive one ticket in the raffle to win
a trip to Las Vegas with a Super Racing car through the desert - located at
the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
In addition, affiliates will receive EUR20 extra per depositing player
for the players sent through the Monopoly marketing materials. Gif & Flash
banners, HTML mailers in multiple languages and CPA promotions are valid up
to the 30th of June and can be found on http://www.aspireaffiliates.com.
Additional languages will be released very soon.
About Aspire Affiliates:
Aspire Affiliates is the largest soft-gaming affiliate program promoting
Scratch2Cash, Hopa.com and Karamba.com. We commit to bringing players the
fairest, securest and most entertaining scratch card, slot, and instant
games on the internet.
Our affiliate program offers outstanding conversions and retention rates
through our localized marketing and daily promotions. Our dedicated
affiliate managers provide personalized account management, excellent
customer service and up-to-date marketing materials available in multiple
languages.
Press contact:
Mickey Winitsky
Affiliate Director
Mickeyw@aspireglobal.com
+972-73-2610420
Source: Aspire Affiliates
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Trimble Acquires Yamei Electronics Technology in China to Expand Its Telematics Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:35:01 AM
Trimble Acquires Yamei Electronics Technology in China to Expand Its Telematics Solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has acquired Yamei Electronics Technology, Co. Ltd, a Chinese wholly foreign owned entity (WFOE) of Digisec Group of the Caymans. Yamei manufactures automotive electronics products used for anti-theft GPS monitoring and tracking, RFID-based smart key and start and on-board diagnostics systems. Yamei serves large customers such as SGM China, Geely, KYB (Japan), Shanghai 1Hai Car Rental Company, Toyota Logistics, and Gaungzhou Hino Motors among others. The acquisition is expected to expand Trimble's solutions for the automotive and other markets and allow the company to better address markets in China, Asia Pacific and India. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Yamei's solutions include its ALL-WAY brand of aftermarket vehicle wireless entry and tracking products. For on-board diagnostics, Yamei's Eco-Way(TM) navigation and telematics device features Eco:Drive and Eco:Route applications that monitor driver behavior and vehicle performance, and provide wireless Internet access. Eco:Drive shows drivers in real-time their fuel usage and carbon emissions and provides advice on how to improve gas mileage and reduce emissions. Eco:Route tells drivers the most fuel efficient route to drive from start to destination.
"Our innovative technologies for automotive vehicle security and tracking combined with Trimble's telematics experience is an exciting combination as we look forward to the future of the business," said Chander Oberoi, CEO of Yamei Electronics. "We are proud to be part of Trimble and look towards expanding our product reach beyond China into the entire Asia Pacific region."
"The Yamei acquisition broadens our portfolio of telematics solutions that can be leveraged across Trimble and underscores our continued commitment to the Chinese market," said Bryn Fosburgh, Trimble vice president. "We look forward to building on the solid foundation that Digisec and Yamei have created as we expand Trimble's presence in China and throughout the Asia Pacific region."
The Yamei business will be reported as part of the Mobile Solutions segment.
About Yamei Electronics
Yamei Electronics Technology Company is based in Beijing, China and was founded in Changchun, China in August 2001. The company designs and manufactures its products locally and distributes them across China through its network of more than 1,500 4S automotive dealerships, 80 distribution and sales agents, and eight OEM customers. In addition, Yamei distributes its products through partners in Malaysia and the U.S. Yamei Electronics solutions are based on diverse wireless technologies, from short-range wireless data retrieval to long-range wireless for data transfer and control systems as well as smart vehicle entry and security systems to wireless vehicle control and location systems. Partnering with some of the leading operators of wireless networks such as China Mobile and China Unicom, Yamei offers value-added automotive solutions that make its customers' lives more convenient and vehicles more secure.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
For more information, visit Trimble's Web site at: http://www.trimble.com.
Certain statements made in this press release are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in this news release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, Trimble's ability to successfully integrate the Yamei business, and expand Trimble's telematics solutions and market presence in China, Asia Pacific and India. Additional risks and uncertainties include: the risks inherent in integrating an acquisition; unanticipated expenditures, charges or assumed liabilities that may result from the acquisition; and retaining key personnel and commercial relationships. More information about potential factors which could affect Trimble's business and financial results is set forth in reports filed with the SEC, including Trimble's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K. All forward looking statements are based on information available to Trimble as of the date hereof, and Trimble assumes no obligation to update such statements.
GTRMB
SOURCE Trimble
Trimble
CONTACT: Willa McManmon, Investor Relations, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, Lea Ann McNabb, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com
Web Site: http://www.trimble.com
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has acquired Yamei Electronics Technology, Co. Ltd, a Chinese wholly foreign owned entity (WFOE) of Digisec Group of the Caymans. Yamei manufactures automotive electronics products used for anti-theft GPS monitoring and tracking, RFID-based smart key and start and on-board diagnostics systems. Yamei serves large customers such as SGM China, Geely, KYB (Japan), Shanghai 1Hai Car Rental Company, Toyota Logistics, and Gaungzhou Hino Motors among others. The acquisition is expected to expand Trimble's solutions for the automotive and other markets and allow the company to better address markets in China, Asia Pacific and India. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Yamei's solutions include its ALL-WAY brand of aftermarket vehicle wireless entry and tracking products. For on-board diagnostics, Yamei's Eco-Way(TM) navigation and telematics device features Eco:Drive and Eco:Route applications that monitor driver behavior and vehicle performance, and provide wireless Internet access. Eco:Drive shows drivers in real-time their fuel usage and carbon emissions and provides advice on how to improve gas mileage and reduce emissions. Eco:Route tells drivers the most fuel efficient route to drive from start to destination.
"Our innovative technologies for automotive vehicle security and tracking combined with Trimble's telematics experience is an exciting combination as we look forward to the future of the business," said Chander Oberoi, CEO of Yamei Electronics. "We are proud to be part of Trimble and look towards expanding our product reach beyond China into the entire Asia Pacific region."
"The Yamei acquisition broadens our portfolio of telematics solutions that can be leveraged across Trimble and underscores our continued commitment to the Chinese market," said Bryn Fosburgh, Trimble vice president. "We look forward to building on the solid foundation that Digisec and Yamei have created as we expand Trimble's presence in China and throughout the Asia Pacific region."
The Yamei business will be reported as part of the Mobile Solutions segment.
About Yamei Electronics
Yamei Electronics Technology Company is based in Beijing, China and was founded in Changchun, China in August 2001. The company designs and manufactures its products locally and distributes them across China through its network of more than 1,500 4S automotive dealerships, 80 distribution and sales agents, and eight OEM customers. In addition, Yamei distributes its products through partners in Malaysia and the U.S. Yamei Electronics solutions are based on diverse wireless technologies, from short-range wireless data retrieval to long-range wireless for data transfer and control systems as well as smart vehicle entry and security systems to wireless vehicle control and location systems. Partnering with some of the leading operators of wireless networks such as China Mobile and China Unicom, Yamei offers value-added automotive solutions that make its customers' lives more convenient and vehicles more secure.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
For more information, visit Trimble's Web site at: http://www.trimble.com.
Certain statements made in this press release are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in this news release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, Trimble's ability to successfully integrate the Yamei business, and expand Trimble's telematics solutions and market presence in China, Asia Pacific and India. Additional risks and uncertainties include: the risks inherent in integrating an acquisition; unanticipated expenditures, charges or assumed liabilities that may result from the acquisition; and retaining key personnel and commercial relationships. More information about potential factors which could affect Trimble's business and financial results is set forth in reports filed with the SEC, including Trimble's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K. All forward looking statements are based on information available to Trimble as of the date hereof, and Trimble assumes no obligation to update such statements.
GTRMB
SOURCE Trimble
Trimble
CONTACT: Willa McManmon, Investor Relations, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, Lea Ann McNabb, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com
Web Site: http://www.trimble.com
CreditReport.com Signs On as the Exclusive Sponsor of Learn and Earn Promotion Featuring the Secret Millionaires Club With Warren Buffett
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:21:01 AM
CreditReport.com Signs On as the Exclusive Sponsor of Learn and Earn Promotion Featuring the Secret Millionaires Club With Warren Buffett
New promotion designed to teach kids about financial literacy
IRVINE, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CreditReport.com(TM), part of the Experian family of brands, is proud to announce that it has been selected as the exclusive sponsor of the Learn and Earn promotion that supports the Secret Millionaires Club, a series of Webisodes that feature Warren Buffett as a mentor to a group of kids. An educational youth program that originated as a result of Mr. Buffett's desire to share his values with kids, Secret Millionaires Club was created to ensure kids learn good financial habits at a young age. CreditReport.com will play an instrumental role in this fully integrated educational campaign, which includes instructive materials as well as an online challenge that will truly push the limits of smart financial literacy among youth.
Launching in October 2011, in coordination with the airing of the first Secret Millionaires Club television special on the Hub Network, the Secret Millionaires Club Learn and Earn promotion will be promoted in schools, in youth organizations and through outreach partner organizations. Created for children in the third through sixth grades, the yearlong promotion will offer fun, educational activities, developed by leading educational publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, that extend Mr. Buffett's lessons in economic principles and the basics of financial saving and investing. Secret Millionaires Club information and Webisodes will be hosted on AOL Kids at http://www.smckids.com, where CreditReport.com will also be the exclusive sponsor of the Website through June 2012.
"The more we educate children about basic financial skills, the more informed they will be to make smarter financial decisions as they transition into adulthood," said Mike Dean, president of Experian Consumer Direct. "The goal with our sponsorship of the Learn and Earn promotion featuring the Secret Millionaires Club is to connect today's youth with resources that will help them set a foundation to be successful."
The Secret Millionaires Club Webisodes were created by A Squared Entertainment LLC. Youth marketing specialists. By Kids For Kids Co. (BKFK) will implement the national promotion with CreditReport.com's sponsorship.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with CreditReport.com in this incredible journey inspired by Warren Buffett," said Norm Goldstein, CEO and founder of BKFK. "CreditReport.com's mission to inform, educate and empower people in financial decisions is a perfect fit for this program."
For more information, visit http://www.CreditReport.com or http://www.smckids.com
About By Kids For Kids
By Kids for Kids® (BKFK®) is a platform that empowers youth invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. BKFK promotes youth social innovation and partners with leading corporations to inspire product development, crucial technology skills, invention, and innovation in young people from 8 to 22. BKFK provides a unique platform for young people to develop, showcase, and commercialize their products, inventions and entrepreneurship. BKFK's "cycle of innovation" develops critical 21st Century skills in our nation's youth. The company provides educational resources -- curriculum and challenges that promote social change, product development and entrepreneurial endeavors. Learn more: http://www.bkfk.com.
Secret Millionaires Club Copyright © 2011 A Squared Entertainment
About CreditReport.com
CreditReport.com is part of a family of online consumer credit reporting sites belonging to ConsumerInfo.com, Inc., an Experian company. ConsumerInfo® was founded in 1995 to give consumers quick, easy and inexpensive access to their credit profile. It is the leading provider of online consumer credit reports, credit scores, credit monitoring and other credit-related information. ConsumerInfo provides credit monitoring to its more than 3.1 million members and has delivered more than 20 million credit reports on the Web. As part of the Experian family, it continues to grow its membership base and develop innovative products to help consumers better understand their credit.
About Experian
Experian® is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 80 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2011 was US$4.2 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 41 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
For more information, visit http://www.experianplc.com.
Experian and the Experian marks used herein are service marks or registered trademarks of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts:
Corie Jackson
Edelman PR
1 323 202 1075
Corie.Jackson@edelman.com
Renee Borsack
Experian Consumer Direct
1 949 567 7739
rborsack@experianconsumerdirect.com
SOURCE Experian
Experian
Web Site: http://www.experianplc.com
New promotion designed to teach kids about financial literacy
IRVINE, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CreditReport.com(TM), part of the Experian family of brands, is proud to announce that it has been selected as the exclusive sponsor of the Learn and Earn promotion that supports the Secret Millionaires Club, a series of Webisodes that feature Warren Buffett as a mentor to a group of kids. An educational youth program that originated as a result of Mr. Buffett's desire to share his values with kids, Secret Millionaires Club was created to ensure kids learn good financial habits at a young age. CreditReport.com will play an instrumental role in this fully integrated educational campaign, which includes instructive materials as well as an online challenge that will truly push the limits of smart financial literacy among youth.
Launching in October 2011, in coordination with the airing of the first Secret Millionaires Club television special on the Hub Network, the Secret Millionaires Club Learn and Earn promotion will be promoted in schools, in youth organizations and through outreach partner organizations. Created for children in the third through sixth grades, the yearlong promotion will offer fun, educational activities, developed by leading educational publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, that extend Mr. Buffett's lessons in economic principles and the basics of financial saving and investing. Secret Millionaires Club information and Webisodes will be hosted on AOL Kids at http://www.smckids.com, where CreditReport.com will also be the exclusive sponsor of the Website through June 2012.
"The more we educate children about basic financial skills, the more informed they will be to make smarter financial decisions as they transition into adulthood," said Mike Dean, president of Experian Consumer Direct. "The goal with our sponsorship of the Learn and Earn promotion featuring the Secret Millionaires Club is to connect today's youth with resources that will help them set a foundation to be successful."
The Secret Millionaires Club Webisodes were created by A Squared Entertainment LLC. Youth marketing specialists. By Kids For Kids Co. (BKFK) will implement the national promotion with CreditReport.com's sponsorship.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with CreditReport.com in this incredible journey inspired by Warren Buffett," said Norm Goldstein, CEO and founder of BKFK. "CreditReport.com's mission to inform, educate and empower people in financial decisions is a perfect fit for this program."
For more information, visit http://www.CreditReport.com or http://www.smckids.com
About By Kids For Kids
By Kids for Kids® (BKFK®) is a platform that empowers youth invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. BKFK promotes youth social innovation and partners with leading corporations to inspire product development, crucial technology skills, invention, and innovation in young people from 8 to 22. BKFK provides a unique platform for young people to develop, showcase, and commercialize their products, inventions and entrepreneurship. BKFK's "cycle of innovation" develops critical 21st Century skills in our nation's youth. The company provides educational resources -- curriculum and challenges that promote social change, product development and entrepreneurial endeavors. Learn more: http://www.bkfk.com.
Secret Millionaires Club Copyright © 2011 A Squared Entertainment
About CreditReport.com
CreditReport.com is part of a family of online consumer credit reporting sites belonging to ConsumerInfo.com, Inc., an Experian company. ConsumerInfo® was founded in 1995 to give consumers quick, easy and inexpensive access to their credit profile. It is the leading provider of online consumer credit reports, credit scores, credit monitoring and other credit-related information. ConsumerInfo provides credit monitoring to its more than 3.1 million members and has delivered more than 20 million credit reports on the Web. As part of the Experian family, it continues to grow its membership base and develop innovative products to help consumers better understand their credit.
About Experian
Experian® is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 80 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2011 was US$4.2 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 41 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
For more information, visit http://www.experianplc.com.
Experian and the Experian marks used herein are service marks or registered trademarks of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts:
Corie Jackson
Edelman PR
1 323 202 1075
Corie.Jackson@edelman.com
Renee Borsack
Experian Consumer Direct
1 949 567 7739
rborsack@experianconsumerdirect.com
SOURCE Experian
Experian
Web Site: http://www.experianplc.com
Load Cell Central Launches Redesigned Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:14:01 AM
Load Cell Central Launches Redesigned Website
CARLISLE, Pa., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Word of mouth, a minimum of advertising and a strong track record have firmly established Load Cell Central, a leading manufacturer of load cells, industrial electronic weighing equipment and process control systems, as an emerging leader in its field. To improve the availability of its leading-edge electronic weighing and force measurement technology to a wider market, and to more clearly explain its capabilities to a broader range of potential customers, the company has launched a top-to-bottom redesign of its website, http://www.800loadcel.com. According to the company's Vice President of Sales, Joe Hance, their guiding principle for the site has been to provide a clear online presentation of the material in order to help prepare the prospective customer. "A good chunk of the customer's work is already done", he says. "It makes him or her feel much more comfortable with a variety of tools on hand to place an order, request information, or to describe a possible application for electronic weighing technology."
"However," he adds, "the web site isn't intended to replace or reduce our immediate, one-on-one interaction with the customer."
Many of the company's products and services can now be found on http://www.800loadcel.com, along with descriptions, specifications, and dimensions. Each product or service page includes a convenient online form with which potential customers can request information or a quote. However, as sales technician Steve Seymour points out, "Customers can contact us by any method they're comfortable with- email, fax, phone, etc. And they don't even need to have all that clear an idea of how they want to go about approaching their application --that's where our experienced and friendly technical staff come in. The web site helps put staff and customer 'on the same page', as it were. Oftentimes we can walk through an application over the phone, or back-and-forth with email, with both the sales technician and the customer looking at the same on-screen technical information, drawings digital photos." Moreover, he adds, "The internet and email are powerful, and it's exciting to be in such close touch any time we're needed. But regardless of the communication method," he says. "We remain focused on priorities: Good old-fashioned attention to detail, customer service and strong after-sale support."
The company provides a form on the redesigned homepage to subscribe to an email newsletter detailing new Load Cell Central initiatives and products. A renewed emphasis on customer outreach and communication also includes a 24 hour hotline for emergency technical assistance.
Press Release Contact Information:
Joe Hance
Vice President of Sales
Load Cell Central
1-800-LOADCEL
joe@800loadcel.com
This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com.
SOURCE Load Cell Central
Load Cell Central
Web Site: http://www.800loadcel.com
CARLISLE, Pa., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Word of mouth, a minimum of advertising and a strong track record have firmly established Load Cell Central, a leading manufacturer of load cells, industrial electronic weighing equipment and process control systems, as an emerging leader in its field. To improve the availability of its leading-edge electronic weighing and force measurement technology to a wider market, and to more clearly explain its capabilities to a broader range of potential customers, the company has launched a top-to-bottom redesign of its website, http://www.800loadcel.com. According to the company's Vice President of Sales, Joe Hance, their guiding principle for the site has been to provide a clear online presentation of the material in order to help prepare the prospective customer. "A good chunk of the customer's work is already done", he says. "It makes him or her feel much more comfortable with a variety of tools on hand to place an order, request information, or to describe a possible application for electronic weighing technology."
"However," he adds, "the web site isn't intended to replace or reduce our immediate, one-on-one interaction with the customer."
Many of the company's products and services can now be found on http://www.800loadcel.com, along with descriptions, specifications, and dimensions. Each product or service page includes a convenient online form with which potential customers can request information or a quote. However, as sales technician Steve Seymour points out, "Customers can contact us by any method they're comfortable with- email, fax, phone, etc. And they don't even need to have all that clear an idea of how they want to go about approaching their application --that's where our experienced and friendly technical staff come in. The web site helps put staff and customer 'on the same page', as it were. Oftentimes we can walk through an application over the phone, or back-and-forth with email, with both the sales technician and the customer looking at the same on-screen technical information, drawings digital photos." Moreover, he adds, "The internet and email are powerful, and it's exciting to be in such close touch any time we're needed. But regardless of the communication method," he says. "We remain focused on priorities: Good old-fashioned attention to detail, customer service and strong after-sale support."
The company provides a form on the redesigned homepage to subscribe to an email newsletter detailing new Load Cell Central initiatives and products. A renewed emphasis on customer outreach and communication also includes a 24 hour hotline for emergency technical assistance.
Press Release Contact Information:
Joe Hance
Vice President of Sales
Load Cell Central
1-800-LOADCEL
joe@800loadcel.com
This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com.
SOURCE Load Cell Central
Load Cell Central
Web Site: http://www.800loadcel.com
Cryptologic's Millionaires Club Welcomes New Member!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:07:01 AM
Cryptologic's Millionaires Club Welcomes New Member!
LONDON, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Online Casino Player From Newcastle Wins GBP2.64 Million From 90p
Stake on Millionaires Club Progressive Slot
After completing the verification process, Cryptologic can now reveal
that the winner is David R, a 37-year old civil servant from Newcastle,
England. David, father of one and partnered with Nicola, star of today's
Metro, Daily Mail and several other publications, plans to spend some of the
prize money buying a house for himself and his parents.
Launched in 2005, Millionaires Club Jackpot slot comes in three
versions: Millionaires Club I, a classic 1-line slot; Millionaires Club II,
a 9-line video slot; and Millionaires Club III, a 20-line video slot with
even better graphics and bonus rounds. This player is already the fourth to
become an instant millionaire, courtesy of this winning trilogy.
The first three millionaires welcomed to the Millionaires Club were all
playing on InterCasino, Cryptologic's flagship operator. This winner is only
second to "OBAESSO", a 29 year old blacksmith, who, back in May 2007, won on
InterCasino the world's largest ever online Jackpot, totaling more than
GBP4m!
InterCasino Head of Casino, Regis Pissot, said: "We are thrilled to see
our most popular progressive slot delivering such a massive Jackpot. This is
what it is all about: to offer online games that are not just making
millionaires?but multi-millionaires!At InterCasino, we boast the widest
selection of progressive Jackpots, including: Jackpot slots(Millionaires
Club I, II and III), Marvel Jackpot slots (The Incredible Hulk), Crazy
Jackpot slots(Conan), Paramount Jackpot slots (Braveheart); and also
Frightmare slots, Movie Mayhem slots and Rapid Fire slots.We even offer
progressive Jackpots on some of our video poker games and on some table
games like Blackjack and Caribbean Stud Poker."
He added, "Until August the 25th, we are celebrating our branded games
via the GBP250K InterHero campaign. Thanks to one of the promotions, "Power
Jackpots", our progressive Slot players can win free spins on their favorite
games. There has never been a better time to play superhero themed and
progressive slots on InterCasino."
Millionaires Club III, together with InterCasino's branded and themed
slots can be played on either the Instant Play or download versions of the
casino. Most of these games are also accessible in 'play for fun' mode via
the free online games section of the website.
About InterCasino
InterCasino is the longest running online casino in the world, launched
in 1996. The site provides a large variety of the most popular and
well-known online casino games, video games and slot machines from around
the world.
For more information, or to play, please visit:
http://www.intercasino.co.uk
[http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/SIGhtcnds9/EXP06780638/**http%3A/www.intercasino.co.uk ]
For more details about Millionaires Club trilogy, please visit:
http://www.intercasino.co.uk/games/millionaires-club/
For more details about InterCasino winners, please visit:
http://www.intercasino.co.uk/winners/
Source: InterCasino
Emily Taylor, +44(0)207-440-9810
LONDON, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Online Casino Player From Newcastle Wins GBP2.64 Million From 90p
Stake on Millionaires Club Progressive Slot
After completing the verification process, Cryptologic can now reveal
that the winner is David R, a 37-year old civil servant from Newcastle,
England. David, father of one and partnered with Nicola, star of today's
Metro, Daily Mail and several other publications, plans to spend some of the
prize money buying a house for himself and his parents.
Launched in 2005, Millionaires Club Jackpot slot comes in three
versions: Millionaires Club I, a classic 1-line slot; Millionaires Club II,
a 9-line video slot; and Millionaires Club III, a 20-line video slot with
even better graphics and bonus rounds. This player is already the fourth to
become an instant millionaire, courtesy of this winning trilogy.
The first three millionaires welcomed to the Millionaires Club were all
playing on InterCasino, Cryptologic's flagship operator. This winner is only
second to "OBAESSO", a 29 year old blacksmith, who, back in May 2007, won on
InterCasino the world's largest ever online Jackpot, totaling more than
GBP4m!
InterCasino Head of Casino, Regis Pissot, said: "We are thrilled to see
our most popular progressive slot delivering such a massive Jackpot. This is
what it is all about: to offer online games that are not just making
millionaires?but multi-millionaires!At InterCasino, we boast the widest
selection of progressive Jackpots, including: Jackpot slots(Millionaires
Club I, II and III), Marvel Jackpot slots (The Incredible Hulk), Crazy
Jackpot slots(Conan), Paramount Jackpot slots (Braveheart); and also
Frightmare slots, Movie Mayhem slots and Rapid Fire slots.We even offer
progressive Jackpots on some of our video poker games and on some table
games like Blackjack and Caribbean Stud Poker."
He added, "Until August the 25th, we are celebrating our branded games
via the GBP250K InterHero campaign. Thanks to one of the promotions, "Power
Jackpots", our progressive Slot players can win free spins on their favorite
games. There has never been a better time to play superhero themed and
progressive slots on InterCasino."
Millionaires Club III, together with InterCasino's branded and themed
slots can be played on either the Instant Play or download versions of the
casino. Most of these games are also accessible in 'play for fun' mode via
the free online games section of the website.
About InterCasino
InterCasino is the longest running online casino in the world, launched
in 1996. The site provides a large variety of the most popular and
well-known online casino games, video games and slot machines from around
the world.
For more information, or to play, please visit:
http://www.intercasino.co.uk
[http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/SIGhtcnds9/EXP06780638/**http%3A/www.intercasino.co.uk ]
For more details about Millionaires Club trilogy, please visit:
http://www.intercasino.co.uk/games/millionaires-club/
For more details about InterCasino winners, please visit:
http://www.intercasino.co.uk/winners/
Source: InterCasino
Emily Taylor, +44(0)207-440-9810
Radware's Alteon VA Achieves VMware Ready Status
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:35:01 AM
Radware's Alteon VA Achieves VMware Ready Status
MAHWAH, N.J., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Radware(NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced that its Alteon Virtual Appliance (Alteon VA(TM)) solution has achieved VMware Ready(TM) status. This designation indicates that Alteon VA has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog as a Virtual Appliance solution.
Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that Alteon VA makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.
"We are pleased that Radware's Alteon VA qualifies for the VMware Ready(TM) logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments," said Sheryl Sage, Director Alliance Programs, VMware
"Now that Alteon VA has achieved VMware Ready status, enterprises and cloud providers can benefit from the full capabilities and business benefits of an Application Delivery Controller (ADC) including maximum service agility, scalable workflow automation, resulting in unparalleled levels of efficiency in public and private cloud environments and virtualized data centers," said Kemi Aladegbami, Senior Director Strategic Alliances, Radware. "This achievement further recognizes Alteon VA as the most suitable virtualization solution for businesses looking to substantially increase application acceleration, experience greater business agility, and improve load balancing performance."
The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. With more than 1,800 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.
Radware's Alteon VA can be found within VMware's online Marketplace at http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/823303.
Compatible hardware products can be found within the online VMware Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.
About Radware
Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for nearly 10,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute®, Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of application delivery and network security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart." For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.
VMware is a registered trademark and/or trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.
Press Relations:
Joyce Anne Shulman
+1 201 785 3209
joyceannes@radware.com
SOURCE Radware Ltd
Radware Ltd
Web Site: http://www.radware.com
MAHWAH, N.J., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Radware(NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced that its Alteon Virtual Appliance (Alteon VA(TM)) solution has achieved VMware Ready(TM) status. This designation indicates that Alteon VA has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog as a Virtual Appliance solution.
Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that Alteon VA makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.
"We are pleased that Radware's Alteon VA qualifies for the VMware Ready(TM) logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments," said Sheryl Sage, Director Alliance Programs, VMware
"Now that Alteon VA has achieved VMware Ready status, enterprises and cloud providers can benefit from the full capabilities and business benefits of an Application Delivery Controller (ADC) including maximum service agility, scalable workflow automation, resulting in unparalleled levels of efficiency in public and private cloud environments and virtualized data centers," said Kemi Aladegbami, Senior Director Strategic Alliances, Radware. "This achievement further recognizes Alteon VA as the most suitable virtualization solution for businesses looking to substantially increase application acceleration, experience greater business agility, and improve load balancing performance."
The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. With more than 1,800 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.
Radware's Alteon VA can be found within VMware's online Marketplace at http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/823303.
Compatible hardware products can be found within the online VMware Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.
About Radware
Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for nearly 10,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute®, Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of application delivery and network security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart." For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.
VMware is a registered trademark and/or trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.
Press Relations:
Joyce Anne Shulman
+1 201 785 3209
joyceannes@radware.com
SOURCE Radware Ltd
Radware Ltd
Web Site: http://www.radware.com
Emailvision Finalises the Acquisition of smartFOCUS Group PLC
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
Emailvision Finalises the Acquisition of smartFOCUS Group PLC
LONDON, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Acquisition Brings Together Leaders in Relationship Marketing and
Customer Intelligence
Emailvision is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of
smartFOCUS Group PLC, a leading provider of multi-channel marketing and
customer intelligence software. The acquisition strengthens Emailvision's
position as the worldwide leader of on-demand software for email, mobile and
social campaign management.
As online marketers increasingly move from a 'one size fits all'
approach to more personalised relationship marketing, the customer
intelligence product from smartFOCUS enables them to execute targeted
marketing campaigns with significantly higher response rates.
Nick Heys, Chief Executive Officer of Emailvision, said, "Both
Emailvision and smartFOCUS have a mission to help marketers build more
profitable relationships with their customers. The combined global
operations, talent, and products open up new marketing opportunities for all
of our clients. Our clients will now have the best of both worlds by
bringing together campaign management software for email, mobile and social
marketing with powerful customer intelligence from smartFOCUS."
Chris Gater, Chairman of the Board for smartFOCUS said, "Having built
smartFOCUS into one of the world's leading customer intelligence software
companies, the board of directors and I unanimously approved the offer from
Emailvision because it represents great value to shareholders and a great
future for the company. We believe that Emailvision has the right vision,
global operations, and team needed to take smartFOCUS to the next level."
The combined organisation now includes 600 employees who are fully
dedicated to providing best-in-class solutions for relationship marketing.
Emailvision will retain smartFOCUS office locations in the US, UK,
Netherlands, and France. As part of Emailvision's global expansion plan, the
Emailvision headquarters will also relocate from Paris, France to London,
United Kingdom.
About Emailvision
Emailvision is the international leader in software as a service (SaaS)
for email, mobile and social media marketing. The Emailvision mission is to
provide excellence in software and services for online relationship
marketing. With offices and client service teams in 19 countries,
Emailvision delivers 5 billion messages per month on behalf of 4,000 clients
worldwide. This unprecedented quality of service is driven by 12 years of
research and development and by Emailvision's 600 passionate employees. The
company is privately owned by Francisco Partners.
http://www.emailvision.co.uk
About smartFOCUS
smartFOCUS is a leading international provider of multi-channel
marketing and analytics software. smartFOCUS marketing solutions integrate
data to deliver powerful analysis and customer insight; enabling
communication across the entire marketing operation. More than 750 companies
worldwide rely on smartFOCUS to inspire customers, improve results, and
transform marketing performance.
For further information:
Sam Kane / Joseph Thomas
Brands2Life
+44(0)207-592-1200
emailvision@brands2life.com
Source: Emailvision
.
LONDON, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Acquisition Brings Together Leaders in Relationship Marketing and
Customer Intelligence
Emailvision is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of
smartFOCUS Group PLC, a leading provider of multi-channel marketing and
customer intelligence software. The acquisition strengthens Emailvision's
position as the worldwide leader of on-demand software for email, mobile and
social campaign management.
As online marketers increasingly move from a 'one size fits all'
approach to more personalised relationship marketing, the customer
intelligence product from smartFOCUS enables them to execute targeted
marketing campaigns with significantly higher response rates.
Nick Heys, Chief Executive Officer of Emailvision, said, "Both
Emailvision and smartFOCUS have a mission to help marketers build more
profitable relationships with their customers. The combined global
operations, talent, and products open up new marketing opportunities for all
of our clients. Our clients will now have the best of both worlds by
bringing together campaign management software for email, mobile and social
marketing with powerful customer intelligence from smartFOCUS."
Chris Gater, Chairman of the Board for smartFOCUS said, "Having built
smartFOCUS into one of the world's leading customer intelligence software
companies, the board of directors and I unanimously approved the offer from
Emailvision because it represents great value to shareholders and a great
future for the company. We believe that Emailvision has the right vision,
global operations, and team needed to take smartFOCUS to the next level."
The combined organisation now includes 600 employees who are fully
dedicated to providing best-in-class solutions for relationship marketing.
Emailvision will retain smartFOCUS office locations in the US, UK,
Netherlands, and France. As part of Emailvision's global expansion plan, the
Emailvision headquarters will also relocate from Paris, France to London,
United Kingdom.
About Emailvision
Emailvision is the international leader in software as a service (SaaS)
for email, mobile and social media marketing. The Emailvision mission is to
provide excellence in software and services for online relationship
marketing. With offices and client service teams in 19 countries,
Emailvision delivers 5 billion messages per month on behalf of 4,000 clients
worldwide. This unprecedented quality of service is driven by 12 years of
research and development and by Emailvision's 600 passionate employees. The
company is privately owned by Francisco Partners.
http://www.emailvision.co.uk
About smartFOCUS
smartFOCUS is a leading international provider of multi-channel
marketing and analytics software. smartFOCUS marketing solutions integrate
data to deliver powerful analysis and customer insight; enabling
communication across the entire marketing operation. More than 750 companies
worldwide rely on smartFOCUS to inspire customers, improve results, and
transform marketing performance.
For further information:
Sam Kane / Joseph Thomas
Brands2Life
+44(0)207-592-1200
emailvision@brands2life.com
Source: Emailvision
.
The Westkuestenklinikum Heide Hospital Deploys Ekahau's Wi-Fi Badges for Staff Safety and Tags for Asset Tracking
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
The Westkuestenklinikum Heide Hospital Deploys Ekahau's Wi-Fi Badges for Staff Safety and Tags for Asset Tracking
RESTON, Virginia, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Ekahau Inc., the world's leading provider of high-performance Wi-Fi
based real-time locating systems (RTLS) and tools, announced today that
German hospital Westkuestenklinikum Heide (WKK) is using Ekahau technology
to assure the safety of its psychiatric- and night-duty staff, and to track
the locations of wheelchairs. WKK Heide ranks among northern Germany's
largest and most modern clinics with a total capacity of 800 beds and a
staff of approximately 2,200 individuals.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052 )
Ekahau's T301BD pager badges are worn by psychiatric and night-duty
staff, who can use their badges to trigger an alarm in an emergency
situation. When an alarm is sent, the Ekahau Wi-Fi badges
[http://www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/wi-fi-tags.html ]
use the hospital's existing WLAN network to identify both the sender's
identity and the sender's exact location.
In addition, Ekahau's T301 asset tags are used for logistics management
to locate available wheelchairs throughout the vast WKK Heide hospital. "We
repeatedly experienced shortages of urgently needed wheelchairs, so we
sought a simple solution to the problem," says Humayaun Kabir, CIO of the
WKK Heide. Ekahau's tags convinced us because they're easy to integrate into
our Wi-Fi network, and now we always know exactly where critical assets are
located." The Ekahau tags automatically send a signal whenever a wheelchair
leaves its assigned territory-so that it can be retrieved immediately -- and
hospital personnel can also analyze historical usage patterns so that assets
can be deployed where they are typically needed most.
"Our Ekahau badges and tags provide the WKK Heide with an efficient
security and locating system," explains Dirk Lenz, Regional Director Central
and Eastern Europe at Ekahau. "This hospital is a very modern facility and
its administrators are always interested in new possibilities for optimizing
safety and resources
[http://www.ekahau.com/solutions/healthcare/ekahau-staff-safety-solution.html
. We're pleased that our technology is contributing toward improving the
hospital's operations."
About Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc. is the industry leader in providing Wi-Fi-based RTLS
solutions. Ekahau's customers, including several Fortune 500 companies
worldwide, are realizing the benefits of Wi-Fi based location services and
innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization tools. Ekahau's solutions
are being used in more than 300 hospitals around the world, as well as by
manufacturing, retail and industrial companies, government agencies and the
military. Ekahau partners include wireless software developers, leading
system integrators and international OEM partners, who develop and market
wireless enterprise applications. Ekahau is a U.S.-based corporation, with
headquarters in Reston, Va., and other offices in Saratoga, Calif.;
Helsinki, Finland; Tokyo; and Hong Kong. For more information about Ekahau,
please visit http://www.ekahau.com.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052
Source: Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Media Contacts: Juliet Travis, Rocket Science PR, for Ekahau, +1-415-464-8110 x 215, juliet(at)rocketscience.com Annina Pierson, Marketing Director, Ekahau, +358-20-743-5913, annina.pierson(at)ekahau.com
RESTON, Virginia, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Ekahau Inc., the world's leading provider of high-performance Wi-Fi
based real-time locating systems (RTLS) and tools, announced today that
German hospital Westkuestenklinikum Heide (WKK) is using Ekahau technology
to assure the safety of its psychiatric- and night-duty staff, and to track
the locations of wheelchairs. WKK Heide ranks among northern Germany's
largest and most modern clinics with a total capacity of 800 beds and a
staff of approximately 2,200 individuals.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052 )
Ekahau's T301BD pager badges are worn by psychiatric and night-duty
staff, who can use their badges to trigger an alarm in an emergency
situation. When an alarm is sent, the Ekahau Wi-Fi badges
[http://www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/wi-fi-tags.html ]
use the hospital's existing WLAN network to identify both the sender's
identity and the sender's exact location.
In addition, Ekahau's T301 asset tags are used for logistics management
to locate available wheelchairs throughout the vast WKK Heide hospital. "We
repeatedly experienced shortages of urgently needed wheelchairs, so we
sought a simple solution to the problem," says Humayaun Kabir, CIO of the
WKK Heide. Ekahau's tags convinced us because they're easy to integrate into
our Wi-Fi network, and now we always know exactly where critical assets are
located." The Ekahau tags automatically send a signal whenever a wheelchair
leaves its assigned territory-so that it can be retrieved immediately -- and
hospital personnel can also analyze historical usage patterns so that assets
can be deployed where they are typically needed most.
"Our Ekahau badges and tags provide the WKK Heide with an efficient
security and locating system," explains Dirk Lenz, Regional Director Central
and Eastern Europe at Ekahau. "This hospital is a very modern facility and
its administrators are always interested in new possibilities for optimizing
safety and resources
[http://www.ekahau.com/solutions/healthcare/ekahau-staff-safety-solution.html
. We're pleased that our technology is contributing toward improving the
hospital's operations."
About Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc. is the industry leader in providing Wi-Fi-based RTLS
solutions. Ekahau's customers, including several Fortune 500 companies
worldwide, are realizing the benefits of Wi-Fi based location services and
innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization tools. Ekahau's solutions
are being used in more than 300 hospitals around the world, as well as by
manufacturing, retail and industrial companies, government agencies and the
military. Ekahau partners include wireless software developers, leading
system integrators and international OEM partners, who develop and market
wireless enterprise applications. Ekahau is a U.S.-based corporation, with
headquarters in Reston, Va., and other offices in Saratoga, Calif.;
Helsinki, Finland; Tokyo; and Hong Kong. For more information about Ekahau,
please visit http://www.ekahau.com.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052
Source: Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Media Contacts: Juliet Travis, Rocket Science PR, for Ekahau, +1-415-464-8110 x 215, juliet(at)rocketscience.com Annina Pierson, Marketing Director, Ekahau, +358-20-743-5913, annina.pierson(at)ekahau.com
Cellcom Israel Announces Independent Appraisal of Netvision Received
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 1:42:01 AM
Cellcom Israel Announces Independent Appraisal of Netvision Received
Source: Cellcom Israel Ltd.
.
Source: Cellcom Israel Ltd.
.
Ixonos joins Car Connectivity Consortium to Bring Connected Services With Superior User Experiences Into Cars
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 1:14:01 AM
Ixonos joins Car Connectivity Consortium to Bring Connected Services With Superior User Experiences Into Cars
HELSINKI, Finland, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Ixonos, a world leader in creating wireless technologies, software and
solutions for mobile devices and services, joins the Car Connectivity
Consortium (CCC) to develop sophisticated in-vehicle connectivity solutions.
The consortium was launched in February 2011 by eleven companies, including
major vehicle manufacturers and consumer electronics makers. Ixonos is the
first non-device or non-car-manufacturer to join the cross-industry
initiative.
Ixonos has longstanding experience in designing and developing connected
devices as well as mobile and web services. Extending this experience into
the automotive industry is a logical next step for the company. "Some three
dozen of our experts have already been working with Terminal Mode-related
solutions in the past 18 months", says Roope Suomalainen, Director at Ixonos
and representative in the CCC's Ecosystem workgroup.
Terminal Mode is designed to become an industry standard for connecting
mobile devices to vehicles. By connecting in-car systems such as digital
displays, controls and car audio systems with mobile devices, consumers can
effortlessly use Internet services 'hands free' via the car's in-built
controls. Terminal Mode opens up a host of new opportunities for developing
innovative informative and entertainment applications for consumers. It can,
for example, enable car manufacturers and consumers to gain valuable
information about the car's performance and consumers' driving habits.
"Ixonos has been a key player in enabling these future possibilities by
already implementing Terminal Mode on several operating systems, with the
development work on Android currently in progress", Suomalainen continues.
"Another major benefit of Terminal Mode to consumers is that the
standard includes a certification process which ensures that any phone and
car supporting the standard will work together. There will be plenty of
both!", comments Damien De Maya, Program Manager, Automotive, from Ixonos
and representative in the CCC's Technical working group and Certification
working group.
Through its involvement in the consortium, Ixonos expects to gain new
contacts and potential cooperation partners in the automotive and related
industries. "Ixonos is an optimal development partner for companies
developing in-vehicle services. With our user experience design
capabilities, we can, for example, help create useful applications and
services that are specially designed to minimize driver distraction", says
SVP Kari Liuska from Ixonos. "Furthermore, with full device creation
capability, we can design and implement for our customers connected devices
that are fully compatible with the new industry standards that are being
developed", he adds.
Ixonos' unique experience in the world of mobility translates into
tangible benefits, such as faster time-to-market for our customer companies'
services and products and unparalleled user experiences for consumers.
For more information, please contact:
Ixonos:
- Kari Liuska, Senior Vice President, tel. +358-40-756-0285,
kari.liuska@ixonos.com
- Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Solutions, tel. +358-40-505-0477,
antti.aumo@ixonos.com
- Roope Suomalainen, Director, tel. +44-7717-823-707,
roope.suomalainen@ixonos.com
- Damien De Maya, Program Manager, Automotive, tel. +358-400-287-692,
damien.demaya@ixonos.com
Links:
- Ixonos' website [http://www.ixonos.com ], or follow Ixonos on Twitter
[http://twitter.com/IxonosTweets ] and YouTube
[http://www.youtube.com/ixonosonline ]
- Car Connectivity Consortium
[http://www.terminalmode.org/en/agenda/consortium ]
________________________________________________________________________
Ixonos is an ICT services company creating innovative solutions for
mobility, social media and digital services. Together with our customers we
develop products and services which let people enjoy inspiring digital
experience, anyplace, anytime. Our client organizations benefit from new
business opportunities and new productivity. We have offices in Finland,
China, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain, Slovakia, South Korea and
the U.S. Ixonos Plc is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The company's turnover
in 2010 was 84.9 MEUR and operating profit 5.3 MEUR.
Source: Ixonos
.
HELSINKI, Finland, June 14, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Ixonos, a world leader in creating wireless technologies, software and
solutions for mobile devices and services, joins the Car Connectivity
Consortium (CCC) to develop sophisticated in-vehicle connectivity solutions.
The consortium was launched in February 2011 by eleven companies, including
major vehicle manufacturers and consumer electronics makers. Ixonos is the
first non-device or non-car-manufacturer to join the cross-industry
initiative.
Ixonos has longstanding experience in designing and developing connected
devices as well as mobile and web services. Extending this experience into
the automotive industry is a logical next step for the company. "Some three
dozen of our experts have already been working with Terminal Mode-related
solutions in the past 18 months", says Roope Suomalainen, Director at Ixonos
and representative in the CCC's Ecosystem workgroup.
Terminal Mode is designed to become an industry standard for connecting
mobile devices to vehicles. By connecting in-car systems such as digital
displays, controls and car audio systems with mobile devices, consumers can
effortlessly use Internet services 'hands free' via the car's in-built
controls. Terminal Mode opens up a host of new opportunities for developing
innovative informative and entertainment applications for consumers. It can,
for example, enable car manufacturers and consumers to gain valuable
information about the car's performance and consumers' driving habits.
"Ixonos has been a key player in enabling these future possibilities by
already implementing Terminal Mode on several operating systems, with the
development work on Android currently in progress", Suomalainen continues.
"Another major benefit of Terminal Mode to consumers is that the
standard includes a certification process which ensures that any phone and
car supporting the standard will work together. There will be plenty of
both!", comments Damien De Maya, Program Manager, Automotive, from Ixonos
and representative in the CCC's Technical working group and Certification
working group.
Through its involvement in the consortium, Ixonos expects to gain new
contacts and potential cooperation partners in the automotive and related
industries. "Ixonos is an optimal development partner for companies
developing in-vehicle services. With our user experience design
capabilities, we can, for example, help create useful applications and
services that are specially designed to minimize driver distraction", says
SVP Kari Liuska from Ixonos. "Furthermore, with full device creation
capability, we can design and implement for our customers connected devices
that are fully compatible with the new industry standards that are being
developed", he adds.
Ixonos' unique experience in the world of mobility translates into
tangible benefits, such as faster time-to-market for our customer companies'
services and products and unparalleled user experiences for consumers.
For more information, please contact:
Ixonos:
- Kari Liuska, Senior Vice President, tel. +358-40-756-0285,
kari.liuska@ixonos.com
- Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Solutions, tel. +358-40-505-0477,
antti.aumo@ixonos.com
- Roope Suomalainen, Director, tel. +44-7717-823-707,
roope.suomalainen@ixonos.com
- Damien De Maya, Program Manager, Automotive, tel. +358-400-287-692,
damien.demaya@ixonos.com
Links:
- Ixonos' website [http://www.ixonos.com ], or follow Ixonos on Twitter
[http://twitter.com/IxonosTweets ] and YouTube
[http://www.youtube.com/ixonosonline ]
- Car Connectivity Consortium
[http://www.terminalmode.org/en/agenda/consortium ]
________________________________________________________________________
Ixonos is an ICT services company creating innovative solutions for
mobility, social media and digital services. Together with our customers we
develop products and services which let people enjoy inspiring digital
experience, anyplace, anytime. Our client organizations benefit from new
business opportunities and new productivity. We have offices in Finland,
China, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain, Slovakia, South Korea and
the U.S. Ixonos Plc is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The company's turnover
in 2010 was 84.9 MEUR and operating profit 5.3 MEUR.
Source: Ixonos
.
June 13, 2011
ClearOne Expands Collaboration Options with New Ceiling Microphone
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 6:35:01 PM
ClearOne Expands Collaboration Options with New Ceiling Microphone
SALT LAKE CITY, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global communications and entertainment solutions company, announced it is expanding its line of audio and teleconferencing microphones with its first model designed expressly for ceiling installation. Conceived for group meeting environments not suited for tabletop solutions, the new model is a high performance, three-element microphone which minimizes ambient noise from ceiling sources while delivering full 360-degree coverage. The ClearOne ceiling microphone features an adjustable length of Plenum-rated cable for drop ceilings.
Available in black or white, the microphone will be introduced this week in Orlando at InfoComm (booth 1563), the largest trade show for designer and installers of professional AV systems.
"The new ClearOne ceiling microphone will provide more installation options for end-users and create new opportunities for our integrators," said Aaron Davis, Senior Director of Product Marketing. "The new models enable installers to put together individual, custom solutions to transmit optimized audio."
The new ceiling microphone takes advantage of ClearOne HDConference(TM) technology. It employs an auto-mixer circuit, providing adaptive ambient response with first microphone priority. Cable connections are via an RJ45 jack and Cat 5/6/7 cable.
The new microphone is scheduled for shipment in September at an MSRP of $599.
About ClearOne
ClearOne is a global communications solutions company that develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, multi-media streaming and connectivity systems for audio, video, and web applications. The reliability, flexibility and performance of our advanced comprehensive solutions enhance the quality of life through better communication, education, and entertainment.
We develop, manufacture, market, and service a comprehensive line of high-quality audio conferencing products under personal, tabletop, premium and professional categories. We occupy the number one position in the global professional audio conferencing market with nearly 50% of the global market share. Our conferencing solutions save organizations time and money by creating a natural environment for collaboration.
NetStreams, a ClearOne brand of residential products, delivers the ultimate IP A/V experience by distributing high definition audio and video over TCP/IP networks. NetStreams' products, designed for commercial and residential use, offer unprecedented levels of performance, functionality, simplicity, reliability, and expandability. By combining audio/video content, meta-data and control signals into one stream and incorporating industry standards, NetStreams' newly patented StreamNet® solutions are a smart investment, enabling the Power of AV over IP(TM) - today.
NetStreams' StreamNet technology provides elegant solutions for streaming media & control applications such as digital signage, distribution of HD video and audio, LAN Cloud Matrix Switching(TM), and audio paging over data networks.
http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=509&to=ea&s=0
Contact:
Jeff LeFevre
Sr. Marketing Communications Director
801-303-3438
jeff.lefevre@clearone.com
SOURCE ClearOne
ClearOne
Web Site: http://www.clearone.com
SALT LAKE CITY, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global communications and entertainment solutions company, announced it is expanding its line of audio and teleconferencing microphones with its first model designed expressly for ceiling installation. Conceived for group meeting environments not suited for tabletop solutions, the new model is a high performance, three-element microphone which minimizes ambient noise from ceiling sources while delivering full 360-degree coverage. The ClearOne ceiling microphone features an adjustable length of Plenum-rated cable for drop ceilings.
Available in black or white, the microphone will be introduced this week in Orlando at InfoComm (booth 1563), the largest trade show for designer and installers of professional AV systems.
"The new ClearOne ceiling microphone will provide more installation options for end-users and create new opportunities for our integrators," said Aaron Davis, Senior Director of Product Marketing. "The new models enable installers to put together individual, custom solutions to transmit optimized audio."
The new ceiling microphone takes advantage of ClearOne HDConference(TM) technology. It employs an auto-mixer circuit, providing adaptive ambient response with first microphone priority. Cable connections are via an RJ45 jack and Cat 5/6/7 cable.
The new microphone is scheduled for shipment in September at an MSRP of $599.
About ClearOne
ClearOne is a global communications solutions company that develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, multi-media streaming and connectivity systems for audio, video, and web applications. The reliability, flexibility and performance of our advanced comprehensive solutions enhance the quality of life through better communication, education, and entertainment.
We develop, manufacture, market, and service a comprehensive line of high-quality audio conferencing products under personal, tabletop, premium and professional categories. We occupy the number one position in the global professional audio conferencing market with nearly 50% of the global market share. Our conferencing solutions save organizations time and money by creating a natural environment for collaboration.
NetStreams, a ClearOne brand of residential products, delivers the ultimate IP A/V experience by distributing high definition audio and video over TCP/IP networks. NetStreams' products, designed for commercial and residential use, offer unprecedented levels of performance, functionality, simplicity, reliability, and expandability. By combining audio/video content, meta-data and control signals into one stream and incorporating industry standards, NetStreams' newly patented StreamNet® solutions are a smart investment, enabling the Power of AV over IP(TM) - today.
NetStreams' StreamNet technology provides elegant solutions for streaming media & control applications such as digital signage, distribution of HD video and audio, LAN Cloud Matrix Switching(TM), and audio paging over data networks.
http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=509&to=ea&s=0
Contact:
Jeff LeFevre
Sr. Marketing Communications Director
801-303-3438
jeff.lefevre@clearone.com
SOURCE ClearOne
ClearOne
Web Site: http://www.clearone.com
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Expanded Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in the San Francisco Bay Area on June 16
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 4:35:01 PM
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Expanded Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in the San Francisco Bay Area on June 16
Expanded Coverage Includes Marin County, Solano County and More
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, more Verizon Wireless customers across the San Francisco Bay Area will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The expanded network coverage launches on June 16 and will be available to customers in parts of Marin and Solano Counties. Cities and towns in the expanded coverage area include:
-- Marin County
-- Greenbrae
-- Novato
-- San Anselmo
-- San Rafael
-- Sausalito
-- Tiburon
-- Solano County
-- Benicia
-- Vallejo
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network initially launched last December in Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose, with coverage spanning through parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties.
"We are proud to help lead more of the Bay Area into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," said Kevin Zavaglia, regional president of Verizon Wireless. Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Residents in more locations across the Bay Area can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- Recently introduced, the Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM)
smartphone that gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and
television shows through a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can
capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive
touchscreen and take advantage of other features including a rear-facing
5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD video recording and
playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability for sharing
multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and Mobile Hotspot
capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Available
for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem comes equipped with a fixed USB connector, an
LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna. Available for
$99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and a internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so most customers from Novato to San Jose can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. In addition to expanding two new markets, the company is adding 19 new markets this week, for a total of 74 metropolitan areas covered. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed wireless data network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans and Pricing
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an Unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
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: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Expanded Coverage Includes Marin County, Solano County and More
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, more Verizon Wireless customers across the San Francisco Bay Area will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The expanded network coverage launches on June 16 and will be available to customers in parts of Marin and Solano Counties. Cities and towns in the expanded coverage area include:
-- Marin County
-- Greenbrae
-- Novato
-- San Anselmo
-- San Rafael
-- Sausalito
-- Tiburon
-- Solano County
-- Benicia
-- Vallejo
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network initially launched last December in Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose, with coverage spanning through parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties.
"We are proud to help lead more of the Bay Area into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," said Kevin Zavaglia, regional president of Verizon Wireless. Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Residents in more locations across the Bay Area can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- Recently introduced, the Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM)
smartphone that gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and
television shows through a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can
capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive
touchscreen and take advantage of other features including a rear-facing
5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD video recording and
playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability for sharing
multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and Mobile Hotspot
capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Available
for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem comes equipped with a fixed USB connector, an
LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna. Available for
$99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and a internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so most customers from Novato to San Jose can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. In addition to expanding two new markets, the company is adding 19 new markets this week, for a total of 74 metropolitan areas covered. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed wireless data network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans and Pricing
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an Unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
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: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Verizon Wireless Network in Sacramento on June 16
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 4:21:01 PM
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Verizon Wireless Network in Sacramento on June 16
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in Sacramento will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The network launches on June 16 and will be available to customers in the following cities and towns:
-- Auburn
-- Carmichael
-- Citrus Heights
-- Davis
-- El Dorado Hills
-- Elk Grove
-- Fair Oaks
-- Folsom
-- Lincoln
-- Orangevale
-- Placerville
-- Rancho Cordova
-- Sacramento
"We are proud to help lead Sacramento into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," said Kevin Zavaglia, region president for Verizon Wireless. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
North Valley residents can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- Recently introduced, the Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM)
smartphone that gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and
television shows through a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can
capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive
touchscreen and take advantage of other features including a rear-facing
5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD video recording and
playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability for sharing
multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and Mobile Hotspot
capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Available
for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem comes equipped with a fixed USB connector, an
LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna. Available for
$99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and a internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so customers in the Sacramento region can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. In addition to expanding two new markets, the company is adding 19 new markets this week, for a total of 74 metropolitan areas covered. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an Unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
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: Heidi Flato of Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in Sacramento will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The network launches on June 16 and will be available to customers in the following cities and towns:
-- Auburn
-- Carmichael
-- Citrus Heights
-- Davis
-- El Dorado Hills
-- Elk Grove
-- Fair Oaks
-- Folsom
-- Lincoln
-- Orangevale
-- Placerville
-- Rancho Cordova
-- Sacramento
"We are proud to help lead Sacramento into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," said Kevin Zavaglia, region president for Verizon Wireless. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
North Valley residents can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- Recently introduced, the Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM)
smartphone that gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and
television shows through a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can
capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive
touchscreen and take advantage of other features including a rear-facing
5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD video recording and
playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability for sharing
multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and Mobile Hotspot
capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Available
for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem comes equipped with a fixed USB connector, an
LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna. Available for
$99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and a internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so customers in the Sacramento region can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. In addition to expanding two new markets, the company is adding 19 new markets this week, for a total of 74 metropolitan areas covered. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an Unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
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: Heidi Flato of Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Plus-Size Retailer Sonsi.com Celebrates First Anniversary with Relaunch, Unveils New Style Your Way(TM) Outfitting Tool
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 2:42:01 PM
Plus-Size Retailer Sonsi.com Celebrates First Anniversary with Relaunch, Unveils New Style Your Way(TM) Outfitting Tool
Joins Charming Shoppes' Universal Shopping Cart, Puts World of Plus-Size Brands at Customers' Fingertips
BENSALEM, Pa., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of its first anniversary, Sonsi, the award-winning online shopping and social destination designed exclusively for plus-size women, gets a head-to-toe makeover of its own that's as sweeping as it is stylish. Stepping out with a fresh new look and feel, Sonsi is putting the therapy back into retail for a historically underserved consumer. Sonsi is launching a fun, new social shopping tool designed to take the guesswork out of finding the perfect outfit. A Web first for full figured women, Sonsi's new "Style Your Way(TM) outfitting tool" invites plus-size women of all shapes and sizes into the glamorous world of fashion styling, where they can put their own style ideas to work for themselves and others.
Nearly 60 percent of American women are size 12 and up, and are no longer content to be the silent majority. Sonsi's new upgrade sets the industry bar for personalized online customer service and social engagement to a new high. Sonsi's new Style Your Way outfitting tool takes shopping online for clothes to a new interactive level by letting plus-size women create a personal online wardrobe, share their individually styled outfits with friends and other women for feedback, and tap into each others' inspiration. Once they find an outfit they love, women can purchase their styled outfits directly from the tool.
Citing Sonsi's Style Your Way outfitting tool as a breakthrough for curvy women, Sonsi General Manager and Publisher, Jill Hutchison, is certain the new tool will lead them to discover just how much fun social shopping can be. "Whether our customers' lifestyles require them to be dressed for success, out and about, playing with the kids or just relaxing at home, this unique outfitting experience makes it easy for them to plan, coordinate and accessorize their wardrobes online," says Hutchison. "With access to thousands of items, Style Your Way is like a personal fashion help desk. It gives women validation, inspiration and a peek at what's worked for other women their size. This is exactly what plus-size gals have been waiting for!"
In addition, Charming Shoppes' universal shopping cart - which connects the brands Lane Bryant, Catherines, Fashion Bug, Cacique and Loop 18 - now includes Sonsi and its assortment of over 380 brands. In a move designed to offer even more convenience to its customers, Sonsi now offers the option for customers to have any order, with any combination of brands, shipped to any of the Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug or Catherines 2,000 nationwide store locations for pickup. Women save time shopping a vast selection of merchandise with a single checkout and save money: the ship-to-store option is free!
Style Gets Personal on Sonsi.com
Sonsi hopes its Style Your Way outfitting tool will inspire women to achieve their full fashion potential by allowing them to interact with the plus-size community and learn what fits and flatters their individual figures. Enlisting the help of fashion maven and plus size celebrity stylist Susan Moses, Sonsi will give Style Your Way visitors an insider's view of Susan's favorite ensembles across a variety of "what to wear" categories. In addition to getting a peek at the looks experts and fellow fashionistas have created, Style Your Way customers will be able to browse ready-made ensembles created by Sonsi stylists addressing a wide range of day wear into evening occasions.
According to NPD Group Chief Industry Analyst, Marshal Cohen, the multi-billion dollar plus-size apparel market "is at the beginning of a growth stage." With more than half the population shopping for plus-size apparel, Sonsi's Hutchison is not surprised and believes that the market is ready for innovative tools that will take it to the next level. "Sonsi is pleased to offer conveniences such as a single check-out, ship-to-store and an outfitting tool that meet the needs of this underserved market. We are dedicated to bringing these women a variety of fashion choices in a fun, community-based environment that embraces beauty in all shapes and sizes," added Hutchison.
Nearly a year ago, Sonsi.com began as a new social commerce concept that merged fashion retail with magazine-style content and social networking, specifically for full-figured women. Since its June 2010 launch, Sonsi.com continues to expand its collection, with new brands like IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, Sydney's Closet®, Sealed With A Kiss Designs, PalmBeach Jewelry and more. In celebration of Sonsi's first anniversary and the launch of the Style Your Way outfitting tool, Sonsi is headed to the hub of the U.S. fashion industry - New York City - where it will once again play a leading role in Full Figured Fashion Week(TM), produced by DeVoe Signature Events, June 16-18. As the event's presenting sponsor, Sonsi will stage its very first NYC runway show as part of Full Figured Fashion Week's(TM) grand finale runway showcase.
About Sonsi®
Launched in June 2010, Sonsi® offers one of the largest online assortments of plus-size women's apparel, accessories and more, specifically for women size 12 and up. Recently named Best Plus Multibrand Retailer in About.com's 2011 Readers Choice Awards, Sonsi® brings women notable brands in a variety of styles and price points such as Sydney's Closet®, Kiyonna(TM), Lane Bryant®, alight, Catherines®, Fashion Bug®, Sealed With A Kiss Designs, Cacique®, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel and many more. Celebrating its first anniversary, in June 2011 Sonsi introduced Style Your Way(TM), a new outfitting tool which lets full figured women create, share and shop for outfits from the site's more than 380 brands in one convenient shopping destination. SonsiLiving®, the social side of Sonsi®, is an online social community where women can stay informed with expert information and advice covering topics such as fashion, beauty, health, relationships and more. Sonsi, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Charming Shoppes, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRS).
SOURCE Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
CONTACT: Anna Schryver, Isthmus Communications, +1-608-225-5476, anna@isthmuscommunications.com, or Jill Hutchison, Publisher & General Manager, Sonsi.com, +1-215-633-4671, jill.hutchison@charming.com
Web Site: http://www.sonsi.com
Joins Charming Shoppes' Universal Shopping Cart, Puts World of Plus-Size Brands at Customers' Fingertips
BENSALEM, Pa., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of its first anniversary, Sonsi, the award-winning online shopping and social destination designed exclusively for plus-size women, gets a head-to-toe makeover of its own that's as sweeping as it is stylish. Stepping out with a fresh new look and feel, Sonsi is putting the therapy back into retail for a historically underserved consumer. Sonsi is launching a fun, new social shopping tool designed to take the guesswork out of finding the perfect outfit. A Web first for full figured women, Sonsi's new "Style Your Way(TM) outfitting tool" invites plus-size women of all shapes and sizes into the glamorous world of fashion styling, where they can put their own style ideas to work for themselves and others.
Nearly 60 percent of American women are size 12 and up, and are no longer content to be the silent majority. Sonsi's new upgrade sets the industry bar for personalized online customer service and social engagement to a new high. Sonsi's new Style Your Way outfitting tool takes shopping online for clothes to a new interactive level by letting plus-size women create a personal online wardrobe, share their individually styled outfits with friends and other women for feedback, and tap into each others' inspiration. Once they find an outfit they love, women can purchase their styled outfits directly from the tool.
Citing Sonsi's Style Your Way outfitting tool as a breakthrough for curvy women, Sonsi General Manager and Publisher, Jill Hutchison, is certain the new tool will lead them to discover just how much fun social shopping can be. "Whether our customers' lifestyles require them to be dressed for success, out and about, playing with the kids or just relaxing at home, this unique outfitting experience makes it easy for them to plan, coordinate and accessorize their wardrobes online," says Hutchison. "With access to thousands of items, Style Your Way is like a personal fashion help desk. It gives women validation, inspiration and a peek at what's worked for other women their size. This is exactly what plus-size gals have been waiting for!"
In addition, Charming Shoppes' universal shopping cart - which connects the brands Lane Bryant, Catherines, Fashion Bug, Cacique and Loop 18 - now includes Sonsi and its assortment of over 380 brands. In a move designed to offer even more convenience to its customers, Sonsi now offers the option for customers to have any order, with any combination of brands, shipped to any of the Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug or Catherines 2,000 nationwide store locations for pickup. Women save time shopping a vast selection of merchandise with a single checkout and save money: the ship-to-store option is free!
Style Gets Personal on Sonsi.com
Sonsi hopes its Style Your Way outfitting tool will inspire women to achieve their full fashion potential by allowing them to interact with the plus-size community and learn what fits and flatters their individual figures. Enlisting the help of fashion maven and plus size celebrity stylist Susan Moses, Sonsi will give Style Your Way visitors an insider's view of Susan's favorite ensembles across a variety of "what to wear" categories. In addition to getting a peek at the looks experts and fellow fashionistas have created, Style Your Way customers will be able to browse ready-made ensembles created by Sonsi stylists addressing a wide range of day wear into evening occasions.
According to NPD Group Chief Industry Analyst, Marshal Cohen, the multi-billion dollar plus-size apparel market "is at the beginning of a growth stage." With more than half the population shopping for plus-size apparel, Sonsi's Hutchison is not surprised and believes that the market is ready for innovative tools that will take it to the next level. "Sonsi is pleased to offer conveniences such as a single check-out, ship-to-store and an outfitting tool that meet the needs of this underserved market. We are dedicated to bringing these women a variety of fashion choices in a fun, community-based environment that embraces beauty in all shapes and sizes," added Hutchison.
Nearly a year ago, Sonsi.com began as a new social commerce concept that merged fashion retail with magazine-style content and social networking, specifically for full-figured women. Since its June 2010 launch, Sonsi.com continues to expand its collection, with new brands like IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, Sydney's Closet®, Sealed With A Kiss Designs, PalmBeach Jewelry and more. In celebration of Sonsi's first anniversary and the launch of the Style Your Way outfitting tool, Sonsi is headed to the hub of the U.S. fashion industry - New York City - where it will once again play a leading role in Full Figured Fashion Week(TM), produced by DeVoe Signature Events, June 16-18. As the event's presenting sponsor, Sonsi will stage its very first NYC runway show as part of Full Figured Fashion Week's(TM) grand finale runway showcase.
About Sonsi®
Launched in June 2010, Sonsi® offers one of the largest online assortments of plus-size women's apparel, accessories and more, specifically for women size 12 and up. Recently named Best Plus Multibrand Retailer in About.com's 2011 Readers Choice Awards, Sonsi® brings women notable brands in a variety of styles and price points such as Sydney's Closet®, Kiyonna(TM), Lane Bryant®, alight, Catherines®, Fashion Bug®, Sealed With A Kiss Designs, Cacique®, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel and many more. Celebrating its first anniversary, in June 2011 Sonsi introduced Style Your Way(TM), a new outfitting tool which lets full figured women create, share and shop for outfits from the site's more than 380 brands in one convenient shopping destination. SonsiLiving®, the social side of Sonsi®, is an online social community where women can stay informed with expert information and advice covering topics such as fashion, beauty, health, relationships and more. Sonsi, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Charming Shoppes, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRS).
SOURCE Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
CONTACT: Anna Schryver, Isthmus Communications, +1-608-225-5476, anna@isthmuscommunications.com, or Jill Hutchison, Publisher & General Manager, Sonsi.com, +1-215-633-4671, jill.hutchison@charming.com
Web Site: http://www.sonsi.com
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Verizon Wireless Network in Erie on June 16
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 1:49:01 PM
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Verizon Wireless Network in Erie on June 16
ERIE, Pa.,June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in Erie will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The network launches on June 16 and will be available to customers in the following cities and towns:
-- Erie;
-- Presque Isle;
-- Wesleyville Borough;
-- Lawrence Park Township;
-- Much of Millcreek Township, and;
-- Portions of Harborcreek and Summit Townships.
"We are proud to help lead Erie into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Residents of Erie can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- Recently introduced, the Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM)
smartphone that gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and
television shows through a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can
capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive
touchscreen and take advantage of other features including a rear-facing
5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD video recording and
playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability for sharing
multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and Mobile Hotspot
capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Available
for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem comes equipped with a fixed USB connector, an
LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna. Available for
$99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so customers in Erie can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. In addition to expanding two new markets, the company is adding 19 new markets this week, for a total of 74 metropolitan areas covered. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an Unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http:/twitter.com/VZWlaura; Jennifer Schmitt, for Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.schmitt@elias-savion.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
ERIE, Pa.,June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in Erie will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The network launches on June 16 and will be available to customers in the following cities and towns:
-- Erie;
-- Presque Isle;
-- Wesleyville Borough;
-- Lawrence Park Township;
-- Much of Millcreek Township, and;
-- Portions of Harborcreek and Summit Townships.
"We are proud to help lead Erie into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Residents of Erie can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- Recently introduced, the Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM)
smartphone that gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and
television shows through a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can
capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive
touchscreen and take advantage of other features including a rear-facing
5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD video recording and
playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability for sharing
multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and Mobile Hotspot
capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Available
for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem comes equipped with a fixed USB connector, an
LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna. Available for
$99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so customers in Erie can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. In addition to expanding two new markets, the company is adding 19 new markets this week, for a total of 74 metropolitan areas covered. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an Unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http:/twitter.com/VZWlaura; Jennifer Schmitt, for Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.schmitt@elias-savion.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Verizon Wireless Network in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio, on June 16
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 1:42:02 PM
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Verizon Wireless Network in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio, on June 16
DAYTON, Ohio, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in the Dayton/Springfield area will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The network launches on June 16 and will be available to customers in the following cities and towns:
-- Dayton;
-- Springfield;
-- Trotwood;
-- Englewood;
-- Centerville, and;
-- Beavercreek.
"We are proud to help lead the Dayton/Springfield area into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Residents in the area can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- Recently introduced, the Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM)
smartphone that gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and
television shows through a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can
capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive
touchscreen and take advantage of other features including a rear-facing
5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD video recording and
playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability for sharing
multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and Mobile Hotspot
capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Available
for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem comes equipped with a fixed USB connector, an
LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna. Available for
$99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so customers in the Dayton/Springfield area can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. In addition to expanding two new markets, the company is adding 19 new markets this week, for a total of 74 metropolitan areas covered. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an Unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Chris Demeropolis, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext. 25, cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
DAYTON, Ohio, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in the Dayton/Springfield area will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The network launches on June 16 and will be available to customers in the following cities and towns:
-- Dayton;
-- Springfield;
-- Trotwood;
-- Englewood;
-- Centerville, and;
-- Beavercreek.
"We are proud to help lead the Dayton/Springfield area into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Residents in the area can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- Recently introduced, the Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM)
smartphone that gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and
television shows through a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can
capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive
touchscreen and take advantage of other features including a rear-facing
5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD video recording and
playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability for sharing
multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and Mobile Hotspot
capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Available
for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem comes equipped with a fixed USB connector, an
LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna. Available for
$99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so customers in the Dayton/Springfield area can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. In addition to expanding two new markets, the company is adding 19 new markets this week, for a total of 74 metropolitan areas covered. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an Unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Chris Demeropolis, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext. 25, cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
SouthernLINC Wireless Introduces Two New Motorola Phone Models Featuring FM Radio Capabilities
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 1:35:01 PM
SouthernLINC Wireless Introduces Two New Motorola Phone Models Featuring FM Radio Capabilities
ATLANTA, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is now offering Motorola i475 and Motorola i420 phone models to its subscribers.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110613/CL18813 )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090507/CL13145LOGO )
Using Motorola's Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) technology that offers immediate, private communications, SouthernLINC Wireless combines Push To Talk two-way radio (PTT), cellular service, mobile Web access, and text and picture messaging into one, hand-held device.
Both new phones feature an integrated FM radio with automatic and manual station preset capabilities and the option to listen either via speaker or headphones.
"The Motorola i475 and i420 are the first handsets available from SouthernLINC Wireless to incorporate an FM radio," said Rodney Johnson, vice president of sales and distribution for SouthernLINC Wireless. "Now, SouthernLINC Wireless customers can listen to their favorite music, sports or news stations in private using earbuds, or they can turn on the speaker to enjoy the radio with others."
Weighing in at a mere 3.5 ounces, the Motorola i475 is a candy-bar-style phone that features a 2.0-inch color display, threaded text messaging, multimedia messaging and mobile Web accessibility. It also sports a full, QWERTY keypad with larger keys than similar phone models, which makes texting and POP3 or Internet emailing easy.
Like its predecessor, the Motorola Clutch(TM) i465, the Motorola i475 is ideal for Internet surfers and moderate-to-heavy texters who need a versatile, yet affordable, communications device.
"According to CTIA--The Wireless Association®, American wireless subscribers exchanged approximately 2.1 trillion text messages in 2010," Johnson noted. "That's one of the reasons why the i475 is such a great addition to the SouthernLINC Wireless product portfolio. Typing on the QWERTY keyboard is fast and uncomplicated, which makes it a perfect phone for teens and text-messaging enthusiasts."
The second new handset, the multi-functional Motorola i420, suits wireless users who want an uncomplicated phone for text and picture messaging as well as cellular and PTT calls. The i420 is a flip phone with a 1.8-inch internal display, external caller ID display, and a rear-facing speakerphone.
In addition, both the i420 and i475 are packed with features, including voice-activated dialing, Bluetooth® connectivity, an integrated VGA camera with digital zoom, GPS, Java and LINCaround(TM) off-network, PTT two-way radio capabilities. LINCaround allows users to manually transfer their phones to an off-network, two-way radio communication mode. Depending on site conditions, this function gives users in remote areas radio-to-radio PTT coverage within a six-mile radius.
Motorola i420 and Motorola i475 are now available at all SouthernLINC Wireless sales and service locations, through authorized SouthernLINC Wireless dealers, from SouthernLINC Wireless direct sales associates and online. Through Oct. 3, 2011, both phones are eligible for a $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement or qualified contract renewal and activation of a qualifying voice plan. Visit http://www.southernlinc.com/promodetails for offer terms and conditions. In-stock availability may vary by location.
About SouthernLINC Wireless
SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier with network coverage in the major metro and rural areas of Alabama, Georgia, southeast Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless combines multiple communication options, including Push To Talk two-way radio (PTT), cellular service, wireless Internet access, wireless data, and text and picture messaging, into one hand-held device. In addition to regional network coverage, the company offers nationwide access through roaming agreements for cellular, PTT, data, and text and picture messaging services in more than 540 cities throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visit http://www.southernlinc.com.
About Southern Company
With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are below the national average. Southern Company was named the World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility by Fortune magazine in 2011, and is consistently listed among the top U.S. electric service providers in customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Visit our website at http://www.southerncompany.com.
SOURCE SouthernLINC Wireless
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SouthernLINC Wireless
CONTACT: Jamie Schaff, SouthernLINC Wireless, +1-678-443-1527, jschaff@southernco.com
Web Site: http://www.southernlinc.com
ATLANTA, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is now offering Motorola i475 and Motorola i420 phone models to its subscribers.
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Using Motorola's Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) technology that offers immediate, private communications, SouthernLINC Wireless combines Push To Talk two-way radio (PTT), cellular service, mobile Web access, and text and picture messaging into one, hand-held device.
Both new phones feature an integrated FM radio with automatic and manual station preset capabilities and the option to listen either via speaker or headphones.
"The Motorola i475 and i420 are the first handsets available from SouthernLINC Wireless to incorporate an FM radio," said Rodney Johnson, vice president of sales and distribution for SouthernLINC Wireless. "Now, SouthernLINC Wireless customers can listen to their favorite music, sports or news stations in private using earbuds, or they can turn on the speaker to enjoy the radio with others."
Weighing in at a mere 3.5 ounces, the Motorola i475 is a candy-bar-style phone that features a 2.0-inch color display, threaded text messaging, multimedia messaging and mobile Web accessibility. It also sports a full, QWERTY keypad with larger keys than similar phone models, which makes texting and POP3 or Internet emailing easy.
Like its predecessor, the Motorola Clutch(TM) i465, the Motorola i475 is ideal for Internet surfers and moderate-to-heavy texters who need a versatile, yet affordable, communications device.
"According to CTIA--The Wireless Association®, American wireless subscribers exchanged approximately 2.1 trillion text messages in 2010," Johnson noted. "That's one of the reasons why the i475 is such a great addition to the SouthernLINC Wireless product portfolio. Typing on the QWERTY keyboard is fast and uncomplicated, which makes it a perfect phone for teens and text-messaging enthusiasts."
The second new handset, the multi-functional Motorola i420, suits wireless users who want an uncomplicated phone for text and picture messaging as well as cellular and PTT calls. The i420 is a flip phone with a 1.8-inch internal display, external caller ID display, and a rear-facing speakerphone.
In addition, both the i420 and i475 are packed with features, including voice-activated dialing, Bluetooth® connectivity, an integrated VGA camera with digital zoom, GPS, Java and LINCaround(TM) off-network, PTT two-way radio capabilities. LINCaround allows users to manually transfer their phones to an off-network, two-way radio communication mode. Depending on site conditions, this function gives users in remote areas radio-to-radio PTT coverage within a six-mile radius.
Motorola i420 and Motorola i475 are now available at all SouthernLINC Wireless sales and service locations, through authorized SouthernLINC Wireless dealers, from SouthernLINC Wireless direct sales associates and online. Through Oct. 3, 2011, both phones are eligible for a $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement or qualified contract renewal and activation of a qualifying voice plan. Visit http://www.southernlinc.com/promodetails for offer terms and conditions. In-stock availability may vary by location.
About SouthernLINC Wireless
SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier with network coverage in the major metro and rural areas of Alabama, Georgia, southeast Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless combines multiple communication options, including Push To Talk two-way radio (PTT), cellular service, wireless Internet access, wireless data, and text and picture messaging, into one hand-held device. In addition to regional network coverage, the company offers nationwide access through roaming agreements for cellular, PTT, data, and text and picture messaging services in more than 540 cities throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visit http://www.southernlinc.com.
About Southern Company
With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are below the national average. Southern Company was named the World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility by Fortune magazine in 2011, and is consistently listed among the top U.S. electric service providers in customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Visit our website at http://www.southerncompany.com.
SOURCE SouthernLINC Wireless
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SouthernLINC Wireless
CONTACT: Jamie Schaff, SouthernLINC Wireless, +1-678-443-1527, jschaff@southernco.com
Web Site: http://www.southernlinc.com
Fulton Innovation Partners With Electri-Cable Assemblies and Leggett & Platt at NeoCon to Show a Wireless Power Base for the Office Environment
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 12:49:01 PM
Fulton Innovation Partners With Electri-Cable Assemblies and Leggett & Platt at NeoCon to Show a Wireless Power Base for the Office Environment
Conference Table Electrical Mount with eCoupled(TM) Wireless Power Option on Display in Showroom Number 8-3122
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulton Innovation (http://www.fultoninnovation.com), the creator and exclusive licensor of eCoupled(TM) intelligent wireless power (http://www.ecoupled.com), and its partners, ECA and Leggett & Platt, will be exhibiting new applications of wireless power at NeoCon 2011 in Chicago on June 13-15, 2011 (Showroom numbers 8-3122 & 7-8048).
On display will be a conference table insert based on ECA's Villa(TM) electrical mount and Leggett & Platt's Helios(TM) charging base, featuring both a standard electrical plug alongside an integrated Qi-compliant wireless power pad. Consumers can charge any Qi-compliant device on the surface, such as recently announced phones from Samsung and LG, without the need for power cords. Additional Qi-certified Helios transmitters are available from Leggett & Platt so consumers can enjoy the convenience on wire-free charging in multiple locations.
"We're excited to be working with both ECA and Leggett & Platt at NeoCon to show the industry we can convert conventional surfaces into sleekly designed wireless power charging surfaces," said Dave Baarman, Director of Advanced Technologies at Fulton Innovation. "Our eCoupled technology is foundation to the Qi global wireless power standard which means designers and manufacturers can be confident that the technology is supported by more than 83 companies in the Wireless Power Consortium."
"Fulton's eCoupled technology allows organizations such as ECA and L&P to easily, and affordably, implement the Qi standard. The technology also allows for advanced features such as integration with NFC, multi-range power transfer, and spatial freedom. Think of our technology as a foundation to build wireless power functionality into a broad range of devices," said Mr. Baarman.
Fulton is a founding member of the WPC and a key technology contributor to the Qi wireless power standard for low-powered devices. The consortium has grown from 40 members in August 2010 to 83 members today, the latest being U-Way Corporation, Powermat Ltd, and Pantech Co. Ltd.
More information on ECA's Villa and Leggett and Platt's Helios can be found at http://www.electri-cable.com and http://www.leggettinnovation.com respectively.
About Fulton Innovation and eCoupled Technology
A subsidiary of Alticor Corporation, Fulton Innovation is dedicated to commercializing new and innovative technologies that improve the way we live, work, and play. Fulton is working with a wide range of industry-leading companies to integrate wireless power technology into infrastructure and electronic devices to enable consumers to live a truly wireless life.
The engineers behind eCoupled have been developing, advancing, and perfecting the technology for over 12 years. eCoupled technology has been incorporated into Amway's eSpring(TM) water purification devices for 10 years.
Amway employs more than 14,000 people worldwide, including over 500 engineers and scientists. Amway has sales of more than $9.2 billion annually. It is headquartered in Ada, Michigan and has operations in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide.
For additional information, please visit ecoupled.com.
eCoupled, Fulton Innovation, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Fulton Innovation LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Fulton Innovation, LLC
Fulton Innovation, LLC
CONTACT: Sharon Barclay of Blue Trumpet Group, +1-617-571-1233, sharon@bluetrumpetgroup.com
Web Site: http://fultoninnovation.com
Conference Table Electrical Mount with eCoupled(TM) Wireless Power Option on Display in Showroom Number 8-3122
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulton Innovation (http://www.fultoninnovation.com), the creator and exclusive licensor of eCoupled(TM) intelligent wireless power (http://www.ecoupled.com), and its partners, ECA and Leggett & Platt, will be exhibiting new applications of wireless power at NeoCon 2011 in Chicago on June 13-15, 2011 (Showroom numbers 8-3122 & 7-8048).
On display will be a conference table insert based on ECA's Villa(TM) electrical mount and Leggett & Platt's Helios(TM) charging base, featuring both a standard electrical plug alongside an integrated Qi-compliant wireless power pad. Consumers can charge any Qi-compliant device on the surface, such as recently announced phones from Samsung and LG, without the need for power cords. Additional Qi-certified Helios transmitters are available from Leggett & Platt so consumers can enjoy the convenience on wire-free charging in multiple locations.
"We're excited to be working with both ECA and Leggett & Platt at NeoCon to show the industry we can convert conventional surfaces into sleekly designed wireless power charging surfaces," said Dave Baarman, Director of Advanced Technologies at Fulton Innovation. "Our eCoupled technology is foundation to the Qi global wireless power standard which means designers and manufacturers can be confident that the technology is supported by more than 83 companies in the Wireless Power Consortium."
"Fulton's eCoupled technology allows organizations such as ECA and L&P to easily, and affordably, implement the Qi standard. The technology also allows for advanced features such as integration with NFC, multi-range power transfer, and spatial freedom. Think of our technology as a foundation to build wireless power functionality into a broad range of devices," said Mr. Baarman.
Fulton is a founding member of the WPC and a key technology contributor to the Qi wireless power standard for low-powered devices. The consortium has grown from 40 members in August 2010 to 83 members today, the latest being U-Way Corporation, Powermat Ltd, and Pantech Co. Ltd.
More information on ECA's Villa and Leggett and Platt's Helios can be found at http://www.electri-cable.com and http://www.leggettinnovation.com respectively.
About Fulton Innovation and eCoupled Technology
A subsidiary of Alticor Corporation, Fulton Innovation is dedicated to commercializing new and innovative technologies that improve the way we live, work, and play. Fulton is working with a wide range of industry-leading companies to integrate wireless power technology into infrastructure and electronic devices to enable consumers to live a truly wireless life.
The engineers behind eCoupled have been developing, advancing, and perfecting the technology for over 12 years. eCoupled technology has been incorporated into Amway's eSpring(TM) water purification devices for 10 years.
Amway employs more than 14,000 people worldwide, including over 500 engineers and scientists. Amway has sales of more than $9.2 billion annually. It is headquartered in Ada, Michigan and has operations in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide.
For additional information, please visit ecoupled.com.
eCoupled, Fulton Innovation, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Fulton Innovation LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Fulton Innovation, LLC
Fulton Innovation, LLC
CONTACT: Sharon Barclay of Blue Trumpet Group, +1-617-571-1233, sharon@bluetrumpetgroup.com
Web Site: http://fultoninnovation.com
Travelleaders.com Revamped to Better Connect Travelers with Travel Leaders' Destination Specialists
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 12:07:01 PM
Travelleaders.com Revamped to Better Connect Travelers with Travel Leaders' Destination Specialists
PLYMOUTH, Minn., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Travel Leaders is officially unveiling its completely revamped consumer website Travelleaders.com. The site has been redesigned to further increase search engine optimization, enabling consumers from throughout the United States to more readily connect with Travel Leaders' growing roster of certified specialists. Consumers will also be able to easily find travel specials, share information through their preferred forms of social media; and view a variety of videos from the benefits of using a travel agent to featured destinations.
"Studies have shown that 80% of travelers start their research online. For us, the Internet is a tremendous tool to help pair Americans interested in traveling with the best Travel Leaders travel agent based on each consumer's specific tastes and preferences," stated Roger E. Block, President of Travel Leaders Franchise Group. "Over the past several years, we've seen travel buying behaviors shift as more consumers are migrating back to booking via travel agents versus online, particularly for trips that are more complex. However, research also indicates that many consumers are challenged in finding exceptional travel agents online. The new site update will allow us to demonstrate that we are true 'Travel Leaders' in every sense."
Connecting Consumers to Travel Agents and Specialists
"Today's travel consumers value knowledge and expertise above all else. That's why Travel Leaders has placed so much emphasis on certified specialists and has dedicated areas of the website for these highly trained travel professionals, such as our Aussie Specialists, Mexico Specialists and Disney Specialists, just to name a few," added Block.
Any travel offer or section that includes a "thumbs up" icon will lead consumers to a special Vacation Request Form. Prospective travelers will be able to enter specific information and details about the vacation they are seeking in order to provide background that assists the certified specialist who will ultimately receive their inquiry. These specialists have met all the extensive training required for that destination or supplier and will also be able to match the consumer with the best option to fit their needs.
Also, with the redesign of Travelleaders.com, connecting consumers to a knowledgeable Travel Leaders travel agent is simple. On every major section of the website - whether on the home page, "Travel Specials," "Leisure Travel," "Business Travel" or "About Us" - a permanent "Find a Travel Agent" button, containing an icon with the outline of an agent, is prominent in the top right corner. Wherever that icon appears throughout the site, the button will take consumers directly to an area allowing them to find the Travel Leaders agencies in their surrounding area.
In all, Travel Leaders has thousands of certified specialists across the U.S. who specialize in both destinations throughout the world and specific travel industry suppliers such as cruise lines and tour companies. These specialists have completed rigorous training to ensure they have the knowledge and expertise to precisely tailor the right vacation options for each client.
Highlighting Travel Specials
"We realize many people seeking travel information online are interested in travel specials. That's why we have created a whole new, easy-to-use section within Travelleaders.com that guides consumers to exceptional and unique travel opportunities," added Block. "With one click, a snapshot of offers for cruise, tour, resort and hotel, car and rail is available. Consumers are then able to view more details or contact a Travel Leaders travel agent to discuss the offers available."
Social Networking and News Capabilities
Travelleaders.com now allows consumers to share information and travel specials with friends and family through email, Facebook, Twitter, Messenger, Digg, StumbleUpon and many other devices. Also, Travel Leaders has taken the additional steps to ensure news media and consumers, alike, can be alerted to the latest news, surveys and information from the organization. An RSS feed has been incorporated into the site and can be accessed via the "News Releases" section within the "About Us" or by going here.
When your journey includes us, you travel better. To find the Travel Leaders location nearest you, go to http://www.Travelleaders.com or call 888-206-TRIP (8747).
Travel Leaders is transforming travel with a new name that boldly embodies our commitment to our vacation and business travel clients via a progressive approach toward each unique travel experience. As one of America's top ten-ranked travel companies, Travel Leaders has assisted millions of travelers through our strong roots - the former Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, TraveLeaders and Tzell Travel Group joined together in 2008 to form one of the industry's fastest-growing and robust networks of travel agents. Travel Leaders Franchise Group can trace its beginnings to 1984 as the Carlson franchise system "Ask Mr. Foster Travel," which itself was North America's first travel agency chain established in 1888.
Contact: Steve Loucks Kathy Gerhardt
763-744-3797 763-744-3710
sloucks@travelleaders.com kgerhardt@travelleaders.com
SOURCE Travel Leaders
Travel Leaders
Web Site: http://www.Travelleaders.com
PLYMOUTH, Minn., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Travel Leaders is officially unveiling its completely revamped consumer website Travelleaders.com. The site has been redesigned to further increase search engine optimization, enabling consumers from throughout the United States to more readily connect with Travel Leaders' growing roster of certified specialists. Consumers will also be able to easily find travel specials, share information through their preferred forms of social media; and view a variety of videos from the benefits of using a travel agent to featured destinations.
"Studies have shown that 80% of travelers start their research online. For us, the Internet is a tremendous tool to help pair Americans interested in traveling with the best Travel Leaders travel agent based on each consumer's specific tastes and preferences," stated Roger E. Block, President of Travel Leaders Franchise Group. "Over the past several years, we've seen travel buying behaviors shift as more consumers are migrating back to booking via travel agents versus online, particularly for trips that are more complex. However, research also indicates that many consumers are challenged in finding exceptional travel agents online. The new site update will allow us to demonstrate that we are true 'Travel Leaders' in every sense."
Connecting Consumers to Travel Agents and Specialists
"Today's travel consumers value knowledge and expertise above all else. That's why Travel Leaders has placed so much emphasis on certified specialists and has dedicated areas of the website for these highly trained travel professionals, such as our Aussie Specialists, Mexico Specialists and Disney Specialists, just to name a few," added Block.
Any travel offer or section that includes a "thumbs up" icon will lead consumers to a special Vacation Request Form. Prospective travelers will be able to enter specific information and details about the vacation they are seeking in order to provide background that assists the certified specialist who will ultimately receive their inquiry. These specialists have met all the extensive training required for that destination or supplier and will also be able to match the consumer with the best option to fit their needs.
Also, with the redesign of Travelleaders.com, connecting consumers to a knowledgeable Travel Leaders travel agent is simple. On every major section of the website - whether on the home page, "Travel Specials," "Leisure Travel," "Business Travel" or "About Us" - a permanent "Find a Travel Agent" button, containing an icon with the outline of an agent, is prominent in the top right corner. Wherever that icon appears throughout the site, the button will take consumers directly to an area allowing them to find the Travel Leaders agencies in their surrounding area.
In all, Travel Leaders has thousands of certified specialists across the U.S. who specialize in both destinations throughout the world and specific travel industry suppliers such as cruise lines and tour companies. These specialists have completed rigorous training to ensure they have the knowledge and expertise to precisely tailor the right vacation options for each client.
Highlighting Travel Specials
"We realize many people seeking travel information online are interested in travel specials. That's why we have created a whole new, easy-to-use section within Travelleaders.com that guides consumers to exceptional and unique travel opportunities," added Block. "With one click, a snapshot of offers for cruise, tour, resort and hotel, car and rail is available. Consumers are then able to view more details or contact a Travel Leaders travel agent to discuss the offers available."
Social Networking and News Capabilities
Travelleaders.com now allows consumers to share information and travel specials with friends and family through email, Facebook, Twitter, Messenger, Digg, StumbleUpon and many other devices. Also, Travel Leaders has taken the additional steps to ensure news media and consumers, alike, can be alerted to the latest news, surveys and information from the organization. An RSS feed has been incorporated into the site and can be accessed via the "News Releases" section within the "About Us" or by going here.
When your journey includes us, you travel better. To find the Travel Leaders location nearest you, go to http://www.Travelleaders.com or call 888-206-TRIP (8747).
Travel Leaders is transforming travel with a new name that boldly embodies our commitment to our vacation and business travel clients via a progressive approach toward each unique travel experience. As one of America's top ten-ranked travel companies, Travel Leaders has assisted millions of travelers through our strong roots - the former Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, TraveLeaders and Tzell Travel Group joined together in 2008 to form one of the industry's fastest-growing and robust networks of travel agents. Travel Leaders Franchise Group can trace its beginnings to 1984 as the Carlson franchise system "Ask Mr. Foster Travel," which itself was North America's first travel agency chain established in 1888.
Contact: Steve Loucks Kathy Gerhardt
763-744-3797 763-744-3710
sloucks@travelleaders.com kgerhardt@travelleaders.com
SOURCE Travel Leaders
Travel Leaders
Web Site: http://www.Travelleaders.com
DailyCandy's 2011 Start Small, Go Big Contest Now Accepting Entries
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:49:01 AM
DailyCandy's 2011 Start Small, Go Big Contest Now Accepting Entries
Entrepreneurs Enter to Win One-on-Ones with Industry Big Wigs at the DailyCandy Academy
NEW YORK, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all burgeoning business owners! DailyCandy, the popular email newsletter and website known to launch the newest and best designers, boutiques, restaurants, products, and personalities, announced today its annual Start Small, Go Big contest is back and open for entry.
The DailyCandy Start Small, Go Big contest, sponsored by Ink from Chase, the small business credit card portfolio from Chase Card Services, brings DailyCandy's favorite success stories -- the country's most prominent entrepreneurs -- together with tomorrow's innovators for a series of small business workshops at the DailyCandy Academy in New York City. Four lucky winners -- one from each of the Fashion, Food & Drink, Beauty, and Home categories -- will be mentored by industry luminaries, receive a DailyCandy Dedicated email, visibility on the company's website, and promotion to DailyCandy's 800k+ Twitter followers and Facebook fans. They'll also attend a blowout celebration with the movers and shakers from NYC's digital media, tech, food, fashion, and beauty industries.
Last year's contest winners who were one year ago on the cusp of greatness, are today well on their way to success.
-- Nella Pasta founders, Leigh Foster & Rachel Marshall, were in desperate
need of funding a replacement ravioli machine. Today, they are selling
sustainably-made pasta in brand new packaging at eight retail locations,
ten farmers markets, and soon Whole Foods in the North Atlantic region!
-- Dolly Pearl founder, Vi Hoang, went from personally sewing all of her
dresses on the floor of her apartment to hiring a seamstress, working
from a sewing studio and entertaining numerous requests from boutiques
hoping to sell her line.
-- Thursdays, the girls-only cooking and crafting website & weekly dinner
party planners, have dramatically increased their social net followings,
conduct media interviews regularly and most recently hired guest
bloggers to expand their website's content offerings.
The key to winning Start Small, Go Big: Each product or service should make life a little sweeter, just like DailyCandy. To enter, winner wannabes should visit dailycandy.com/startsmallgobig, fill out their key business info, select a category, and finish these three statements: 1) The world needs my business because ..., 2) My big idea moment was ..., and 3) My greatest challenge so far has been ... On August 22, DailyCandy editors will unveil the top 12 finalists (three from each category) and invite America to vote (daily!) for their favorites. On September 16, after the votes have been tallied, one winner in each of the four categories will be announced.
In mid-October at the DailyCandy Academy, the lucky winners will partake in a day specifically created to suit their entrepreneurial needs; they'll have unprecedented access to well-known industry leaders -- the likes of Isaac Mizrahi, Rebecca Minkoff, and Marcus Samuelsson -- who'll mentor and share their start-up stories and tips for success. The winners will also rub shoulders with top executives in the areas of PR, marketing, finance, and technology, and clink cocktails with DailyCandy's favorite business owners who started small and went big.
Not only is the Start Small, Go Big microsite where the contest kicks off, the site will also serve as a year-round resource for new business owners looking for insights, tips, and invaluable early-day resources. There, visitors can follow the continued growth of last year's contest winners -- and follow in the footsteps of industry experts who've blazed the trail to success. To learn more about DailyCandy's Start Small, Go Big contest or the DailyCandy Academy and the mentors participating this year, visit http://www.dailycandy.com/startsmallgobig.
About DailyCandy
DailyCandy, the insider's guide to the sweet life locally and online, delivers 3+ million email subscriptions via 26 editions in the U.S. and London. Read about under-the-radar neighborhood joints, fashion lines, and indie events in the daily emails; visit DailyCandy.com for a roundup on the latest and greatest lifestyle trends nationwide; experience your neighborhood in new ways with DailyCandy Deals' exclusive savings at our favorite local businesses; and score apparel and accessories brands we love at up to 70 percent off at Swirl.com.
DailyCandy publishes an Everywhere edition, twelve city editions (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.), and twelve Kids editions (one national, eleven local). DailyCandy also publishes DailyCandy Deals Everywhere, Everywhere Kids, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, with more on the way. DailyCandy is a unit of NBCUniversal's Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media.
About Ink from Chase
Ink from Chase is a portfolio of business cards offering robust, flexible payment solutions and resources to meet the unique needs of small business owners, from spending habits to cash flow needs to rewards. This business card portfolio, which features Chase's pay-in-full charge card (a first from issuers of Visa® or MasterCard®), includes the Ink Bold, Ink Plus, Ink and Ink Cash cards.
SOURCE DailyCandy
DailyCandy
CONTACT: Meredith Howard, DailyCandy, +1-646-230-8554, mhoward@dailycandy.com
Web Site: http://www.dailycandy.com
Entrepreneurs Enter to Win One-on-Ones with Industry Big Wigs at the DailyCandy Academy
NEW YORK, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all burgeoning business owners! DailyCandy, the popular email newsletter and website known to launch the newest and best designers, boutiques, restaurants, products, and personalities, announced today its annual Start Small, Go Big contest is back and open for entry.
The DailyCandy Start Small, Go Big contest, sponsored by Ink from Chase, the small business credit card portfolio from Chase Card Services, brings DailyCandy's favorite success stories -- the country's most prominent entrepreneurs -- together with tomorrow's innovators for a series of small business workshops at the DailyCandy Academy in New York City. Four lucky winners -- one from each of the Fashion, Food & Drink, Beauty, and Home categories -- will be mentored by industry luminaries, receive a DailyCandy Dedicated email, visibility on the company's website, and promotion to DailyCandy's 800k+ Twitter followers and Facebook fans. They'll also attend a blowout celebration with the movers and shakers from NYC's digital media, tech, food, fashion, and beauty industries.
Last year's contest winners who were one year ago on the cusp of greatness, are today well on their way to success.
-- Nella Pasta founders, Leigh Foster & Rachel Marshall, were in desperate
need of funding a replacement ravioli machine. Today, they are selling
sustainably-made pasta in brand new packaging at eight retail locations,
ten farmers markets, and soon Whole Foods in the North Atlantic region!
-- Dolly Pearl founder, Vi Hoang, went from personally sewing all of her
dresses on the floor of her apartment to hiring a seamstress, working
from a sewing studio and entertaining numerous requests from boutiques
hoping to sell her line.
-- Thursdays, the girls-only cooking and crafting website & weekly dinner
party planners, have dramatically increased their social net followings,
conduct media interviews regularly and most recently hired guest
bloggers to expand their website's content offerings.
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DailyCandy
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Web Site: http://www.dailycandy.com
Motorola Mobility Introduces Live Streaming Device for All the Other Screens in the Home
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:14:01 AM
Motorola Mobility Introduces Live Streaming Device for All the Other Screens in the Home
The new Motorola Televation(TM) product securely streams subscription TV to IP devices connected to the home Wi-Fi network
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Mobility Inc. (NYSE: MMI) today announced the availability of Motorola Televation(TM), a broadband device that works with a Wi-Fi router to allow consumers to watch live TV on a connected IP device anywhere around the home, whether they are preparing food in the kitchen or relaxing in the backyard.
According to Motorola's 2010 Media Engagement Barometer research, Americans watch an average of 21 hours of video content a week and about 86 percent pay for TV service. Furthermore, in May 2011, Motorola conducted focus groups with consumers in the New York and Los Angeles metro markets. In many cases, consumers liked the idea of watching live TV somewhere other than a traditional family room and felt it would allow them to spend more time with loved ones if they had the ability to watch different programs in the same room.
"Consumers love entertainment, and want easy access to TV no matter where they are in the home. Coupled with the explosive popularity of tablet devices, this represents a terrific opportunity for MSOs to increase customer satisfaction while generating new revenue," said John Burke, senior vice president and general manager, Converged Experiences, Motorola Mobility. "Televation gives our customers the ability to launch a new service that puts innovation back into TV, enabling their subscribers to enjoy TV beyond the TV."
Televation employs a 1GHz digital tuner and CableCard to access broadcast TV channels directly from a coax outlet. The device has a high-performance transcoder that translates programming in real-time from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4, as well as changing resolution and bit rate to match the capabilities of the consumer's viewing device while maintaining excellent picture quality. The device has an Ethernet jack to plug directly into the home Wi-Fi router so the TV show can be wirelessly streamed over IP to any device connected to the home network. To keep the programming secure while it is being streamed, and to preserve the digital rights associated with the program, Televation utilizes Motorola's SecureMedia IPRM-HN technology. IPRM-HN has been approved by both CableLabs and the DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator), giving content owners peace of mind that their valuable asset remains safe.
Motorola provides Software Development Kits (SDKs) for both Android and iOS development environments, so customers can easily develop client applications that enable the subscriber to navigate, discover and select the show they want to watch. Motorola also provides a reference client application for tablet devices that can be easily branded, giving customers an alternative to developing their own application. Motorola worked closely with engineers at Comcast Innovation Labs to develop Televation.
"Motorola shares our focus on developing innovative consumer entertainment experiences, and we're pleased to have been able to work with them on Televation," said Tony Werner, executive vice president and chief technology officer for Comcast. "As the digital home continues to evolve, Televation is one of many tools that MSOs can use to give consumers a more portable TV experience in the home so they can watch anytime and anywhere."
As the developer of the Motorola XOOM(TM), the award winning tablet powered by Android, and Televation, Motorola is uniquely positioned to provide converged experiences that empower people to enjoy their favorite content where and when they want. Televation will be showcased at the 2011 Cable Show in Motorola's booth #609 and in the Comcast booth #1201, June 14-16, in Chicago, IL.
For more information about the Motorola Televation, please visit here
Follow us @ MotoMedia2Go
Follow us on our blog: http://www.mediaexperiences2go.com
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
Media Contacts
Kalia Farrell
+1 215-323-1059
kalia.farrell@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility Inc.
Jenni Moyer
+1 215-286-3311
jenni_moyer@comcast.com
Comcast Corporation
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. All other products or service names are the property of their respective owners.© 2011 Motorola Mobility Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Motorola Mobility, Inc.
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Motorola Mobility, Inc.
Web Site: http://motorola.com/mobility
The new Motorola Televation(TM) product securely streams subscription TV to IP devices connected to the home Wi-Fi network
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Mobility Inc. (NYSE: MMI) today announced the availability of Motorola Televation(TM), a broadband device that works with a Wi-Fi router to allow consumers to watch live TV on a connected IP device anywhere around the home, whether they are preparing food in the kitchen or relaxing in the backyard.
According to Motorola's 2010 Media Engagement Barometer research, Americans watch an average of 21 hours of video content a week and about 86 percent pay for TV service. Furthermore, in May 2011, Motorola conducted focus groups with consumers in the New York and Los Angeles metro markets. In many cases, consumers liked the idea of watching live TV somewhere other than a traditional family room and felt it would allow them to spend more time with loved ones if they had the ability to watch different programs in the same room.
"Consumers love entertainment, and want easy access to TV no matter where they are in the home. Coupled with the explosive popularity of tablet devices, this represents a terrific opportunity for MSOs to increase customer satisfaction while generating new revenue," said John Burke, senior vice president and general manager, Converged Experiences, Motorola Mobility. "Televation gives our customers the ability to launch a new service that puts innovation back into TV, enabling their subscribers to enjoy TV beyond the TV."
Televation employs a 1GHz digital tuner and CableCard to access broadcast TV channels directly from a coax outlet. The device has a high-performance transcoder that translates programming in real-time from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4, as well as changing resolution and bit rate to match the capabilities of the consumer's viewing device while maintaining excellent picture quality. The device has an Ethernet jack to plug directly into the home Wi-Fi router so the TV show can be wirelessly streamed over IP to any device connected to the home network. To keep the programming secure while it is being streamed, and to preserve the digital rights associated with the program, Televation utilizes Motorola's SecureMedia IPRM-HN technology. IPRM-HN has been approved by both CableLabs and the DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator), giving content owners peace of mind that their valuable asset remains safe.
Motorola provides Software Development Kits (SDKs) for both Android and iOS development environments, so customers can easily develop client applications that enable the subscriber to navigate, discover and select the show they want to watch. Motorola also provides a reference client application for tablet devices that can be easily branded, giving customers an alternative to developing their own application. Motorola worked closely with engineers at Comcast Innovation Labs to develop Televation.
"Motorola shares our focus on developing innovative consumer entertainment experiences, and we're pleased to have been able to work with them on Televation," said Tony Werner, executive vice president and chief technology officer for Comcast. "As the digital home continues to evolve, Televation is one of many tools that MSOs can use to give consumers a more portable TV experience in the home so they can watch anytime and anywhere."
As the developer of the Motorola XOOM(TM), the award winning tablet powered by Android, and Televation, Motorola is uniquely positioned to provide converged experiences that empower people to enjoy their favorite content where and when they want. Televation will be showcased at the 2011 Cable Show in Motorola's booth #609 and in the Comcast booth #1201, June 14-16, in Chicago, IL.
For more information about the Motorola Televation, please visit here
Follow us @ MotoMedia2Go
Follow us on our blog: http://www.mediaexperiences2go.com
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
Media Contacts
Kalia Farrell
+1 215-323-1059
kalia.farrell@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility Inc.
Jenni Moyer
+1 215-286-3311
jenni_moyer@comcast.com
Comcast Corporation
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. All other products or service names are the property of their respective owners.© 2011 Motorola Mobility Inc. All rights reserved.
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Motorola Mobility, Inc.
Web Site: http://motorola.com/mobility
Tift Regional Medical Center Collaborates With Nexus Healthcare to Build World-Class Data Center
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:00:01 AM
Tift Regional Medical Center Collaborates With Nexus Healthcare to Build World-Class Data Center
VALENCIA, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Nexus announced today that it is partnering with Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) to help them create a brand-new, world-class data center to better serve the Tifton community. Anticipating growth beyond the capacity of their existing data center environment, TRMC's board approved construction of a new state-of-the-art data center. Deployment has been underway for approximately 18 months and the estimated completion date is June of 2012.
To meet the growing storage, bandwidth, and security needs associated with CPOE (computerized physician order entry) initiatives, modern practice management and to ensure they meet "Meaningful Use" standards, TRMC is investing over $10 million in the new hardened, secure facility. With over 15,000 square feet (4,800 of which is dedicated raised-floor space) and the ability to double that footprint in the future, the new data center leverages the best technology available in redundancy and availability.
Architected by Nexus engineers in partnership with TRMC's IT department, this medical-grade network incorporates a new EMC storage array and leverages Cisco's Nexus family of switches and Cisco's MDS fibre channel technology. To gain additional resilience and adaptability, virtualization technologies have been leveraged with plans to further virtualize additional applications in future phases. The result is a scalable, highly-available network designed to support medical application delivery in a highly redundant manner.
Classified as a Tier 2 data center, the raised-floor area of the facility can withstand up to 200mph winds and the administrative areas will withstand winds of up to 90mph. The facility also employs the highest security standards, including gate controls, badge access, and video surveillance and has the capacity to host off-site storage.
"We're pleased to be collaborating with Tift Regional Medical Center to bring this state-of-the-art Core Foundation Service to the community. The increased bandwidth and storage will enable increased reliability, efficiency and access to medical systems, improving the availability of medical content and ultimately the quality of care. The enhanced network security measures will continue to improve the safeguards in place, ensuring privacy and confidentiality of patient data well into the future," said Donn Wurts, Managing Principal of Nexus' Healthcare practice.
"Nexus understands the unique challenges of the healthcare industry, and were able to help us design and implement a Cisco data center and edge network architecture that will maximize the quality of care and service that we provide to our patients and staff," said Wade Brewer, TRMC Director of Technology Services. "They've been very responsive to our changing needs during the engineering and deployment stages, and have continually met or exceeded our expectations during the process."
"It is critical that our IT environment be reliable as well as robust. Nexus and Cisco deliver on both counts, both in our new data center as well as throughout Tift Regional Medical Center," said Guy McAllister, TRMC Assistant Vice President & CIO. "Our relationship with Nexus has been instrumental in helping us maintain that data reliability from the data center to the end user."
About Tift Regional Medical Center
With a reputation as an innovative provider of quality care, Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) is a not-for-profit, 191-bed regional hospital serving 12 counties in South Central Georgia. Located in Tifton, the hospital's medical staff includes more than 95 physicians with the majority board-certified in over 30 specialties. Tift Regional provides a wide-range of services, including six Centers of Excellence offering advanced, expert care in oncology, cardiology, neurology, surgery, women's health and emergency medicine. Tift Regional Medical Center is under the direction of the Tift County Hospital Authority, a nine-member board of volunteer trustees appointed by the Tift County Board of Commissioners. Though guided by a government-appointed entity, TRMC provides charitable care for the community without a single tax levied on local taxpayers. For additional information, please visit http://www.tiftregional.com.
About Nexus IS, Inc.
Based in Valencia, CA, Nexus IS, Inc. leverages its extensive experience and expertise to enable organizations to Connect, Collaborate, and Create. We do this by providing expertise in end-to-end technology solutions based on five distinct, yet complementary practices: Collaboration, Data Center, Borderless Networks, Business Video, and Managed Services. Nexus partners with industry leaders including Cisco, EMC, VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, and NEC to ensure its customers are provided the most comprehensive and competitive solutions. Nexus serves the private sector, from small business to the Fortune 500; and the public sector including local, state, and federal government. Additionally, Nexus has highly specialized vertical market practices including education, retail, hospitality, and healthcare where it has developed proprietary applications that turn unified communication into clinical workflow solutions. For additional information, please visit http://www.nexusis.com.
SOURCE Nexus IS, Inc.
Nexus IS, Inc.
CONTACT: Meredith Ehrenberg, Marketing Communications Specialist of Nexus IS, Inc., +1-949-265-6088, Meredith.ehrenberg@nexusis.com
Web Site: http://www.nexusis.com
VALENCIA, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Nexus announced today that it is partnering with Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) to help them create a brand-new, world-class data center to better serve the Tifton community. Anticipating growth beyond the capacity of their existing data center environment, TRMC's board approved construction of a new state-of-the-art data center. Deployment has been underway for approximately 18 months and the estimated completion date is June of 2012.
To meet the growing storage, bandwidth, and security needs associated with CPOE (computerized physician order entry) initiatives, modern practice management and to ensure they meet "Meaningful Use" standards, TRMC is investing over $10 million in the new hardened, secure facility. With over 15,000 square feet (4,800 of which is dedicated raised-floor space) and the ability to double that footprint in the future, the new data center leverages the best technology available in redundancy and availability.
Architected by Nexus engineers in partnership with TRMC's IT department, this medical-grade network incorporates a new EMC storage array and leverages Cisco's Nexus family of switches and Cisco's MDS fibre channel technology. To gain additional resilience and adaptability, virtualization technologies have been leveraged with plans to further virtualize additional applications in future phases. The result is a scalable, highly-available network designed to support medical application delivery in a highly redundant manner.
Classified as a Tier 2 data center, the raised-floor area of the facility can withstand up to 200mph winds and the administrative areas will withstand winds of up to 90mph. The facility also employs the highest security standards, including gate controls, badge access, and video surveillance and has the capacity to host off-site storage.
"We're pleased to be collaborating with Tift Regional Medical Center to bring this state-of-the-art Core Foundation Service to the community. The increased bandwidth and storage will enable increased reliability, efficiency and access to medical systems, improving the availability of medical content and ultimately the quality of care. The enhanced network security measures will continue to improve the safeguards in place, ensuring privacy and confidentiality of patient data well into the future," said Donn Wurts, Managing Principal of Nexus' Healthcare practice.
"Nexus understands the unique challenges of the healthcare industry, and were able to help us design and implement a Cisco data center and edge network architecture that will maximize the quality of care and service that we provide to our patients and staff," said Wade Brewer, TRMC Director of Technology Services. "They've been very responsive to our changing needs during the engineering and deployment stages, and have continually met or exceeded our expectations during the process."
"It is critical that our IT environment be reliable as well as robust. Nexus and Cisco deliver on both counts, both in our new data center as well as throughout Tift Regional Medical Center," said Guy McAllister, TRMC Assistant Vice President & CIO. "Our relationship with Nexus has been instrumental in helping us maintain that data reliability from the data center to the end user."
About Tift Regional Medical Center
With a reputation as an innovative provider of quality care, Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) is a not-for-profit, 191-bed regional hospital serving 12 counties in South Central Georgia. Located in Tifton, the hospital's medical staff includes more than 95 physicians with the majority board-certified in over 30 specialties. Tift Regional provides a wide-range of services, including six Centers of Excellence offering advanced, expert care in oncology, cardiology, neurology, surgery, women's health and emergency medicine. Tift Regional Medical Center is under the direction of the Tift County Hospital Authority, a nine-member board of volunteer trustees appointed by the Tift County Board of Commissioners. Though guided by a government-appointed entity, TRMC provides charitable care for the community without a single tax levied on local taxpayers. For additional information, please visit http://www.tiftregional.com.
About Nexus IS, Inc.
Based in Valencia, CA, Nexus IS, Inc. leverages its extensive experience and expertise to enable organizations to Connect, Collaborate, and Create. We do this by providing expertise in end-to-end technology solutions based on five distinct, yet complementary practices: Collaboration, Data Center, Borderless Networks, Business Video, and Managed Services. Nexus partners with industry leaders including Cisco, EMC, VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, and NEC to ensure its customers are provided the most comprehensive and competitive solutions. Nexus serves the private sector, from small business to the Fortune 500; and the public sector including local, state, and federal government. Additionally, Nexus has highly specialized vertical market practices including education, retail, hospitality, and healthcare where it has developed proprietary applications that turn unified communication into clinical workflow solutions. For additional information, please visit http://www.nexusis.com.
SOURCE Nexus IS, Inc.
Nexus IS, Inc.
CONTACT: Meredith Ehrenberg, Marketing Communications Specialist of Nexus IS, Inc., +1-949-265-6088, Meredith.ehrenberg@nexusis.com
Web Site: http://www.nexusis.com
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Launches Mobile Application
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:56:01 AM
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Launches Mobile Application
App increases access to health-related information for families
PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children today launched a mobile application to further connect the hospital to community members and increase access to health-related information. The mobile application, powered by WorldLink, is available as a free download for Android(TM), iPhone(TM), iPad(TM), and iTouch(TM). The hospital will add BlackBerry(TM) products in the near future.
The application allows users to access:
-- ER Wait Time - launches mobile web browser to view hospital's emergency
room wait time;
-- Map and directions;
-- Call Us - a list of frequently-called hospital numbers;
-- My Data - an area to list allergies, emergency contacts, important
contacts, insurance information, medical history, physician contacts and
medications;
-- First Aid Guide;
-- Health Library; and
-- Physician Finder - find a physician online.
"Every day, people look for ways to manage their health care. Mobile applications provide a convenient and easy way to access health-related information," said Carolyn Jackson, chief executive officer at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. "We're excited to offer this emerging technology to families in the greater Delaware Valley and look forward to adding more applications in the near future."
The apps can be downloaded via mobile devices' app stores' with the key words "St. Christopher's Hospital for Children." Links have also been posted on the Hospital's website, stchristophershospital.com.
Since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children has been providing exceptional patient care and advancing new pediatric treatments through research and innovation. Through affiliations with Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine, St. Christopher's is a teaching hospital helping to train the next generation of professionals in pediatric medicine.
The 189-bed hospital is committed to delivering high quality family- and patient-centered care to children from throughout the Philadelphia area and around the world. Its highly acclaimed programs include its Level I Pediatric Trauma Center; Level IIIC NICU, which is the highest NICU designation; Heart Center, Oncology/Transplant; as well as its Burn Center, which is the only dedicated pediatric burn center in the area. In 2009, St. Christopher's achieved Magnet status, which is one of the nation's highest forms of recognition for nursing excellence, and numerous St. Chris physicians were recognized in regional publications as being "Top Docs" in their fields.
To learn more about St. Christopher's, visit http://www.stchristophershospital.com. St. Christopher's can also be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StChrisHospital or on Twitter at http://twitter.com/stchrishospital.
SOURCE St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
CONTACT: Marisa Sharkey, +1-215-427-3888, Marisa.sharkey@tenethealth.com
Web Site: http://www.stchristophershospital.com
App increases access to health-related information for families
PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children today launched a mobile application to further connect the hospital to community members and increase access to health-related information. The mobile application, powered by WorldLink, is available as a free download for Android(TM), iPhone(TM), iPad(TM), and iTouch(TM). The hospital will add BlackBerry(TM) products in the near future.
The application allows users to access:
-- ER Wait Time - launches mobile web browser to view hospital's emergency
room wait time;
-- Map and directions;
-- Call Us - a list of frequently-called hospital numbers;
-- My Data - an area to list allergies, emergency contacts, important
contacts, insurance information, medical history, physician contacts and
medications;
-- First Aid Guide;
-- Health Library; and
-- Physician Finder - find a physician online.
"Every day, people look for ways to manage their health care. Mobile applications provide a convenient and easy way to access health-related information," said Carolyn Jackson, chief executive officer at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. "We're excited to offer this emerging technology to families in the greater Delaware Valley and look forward to adding more applications in the near future."
The apps can be downloaded via mobile devices' app stores' with the key words "St. Christopher's Hospital for Children." Links have also been posted on the Hospital's website, stchristophershospital.com.
Since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children has been providing exceptional patient care and advancing new pediatric treatments through research and innovation. Through affiliations with Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine, St. Christopher's is a teaching hospital helping to train the next generation of professionals in pediatric medicine.
The 189-bed hospital is committed to delivering high quality family- and patient-centered care to children from throughout the Philadelphia area and around the world. Its highly acclaimed programs include its Level I Pediatric Trauma Center; Level IIIC NICU, which is the highest NICU designation; Heart Center, Oncology/Transplant; as well as its Burn Center, which is the only dedicated pediatric burn center in the area. In 2009, St. Christopher's achieved Magnet status, which is one of the nation's highest forms of recognition for nursing excellence, and numerous St. Chris physicians were recognized in regional publications as being "Top Docs" in their fields.
To learn more about St. Christopher's, visit http://www.stchristophershospital.com. St. Christopher's can also be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StChrisHospital or on Twitter at http://twitter.com/stchrishospital.
SOURCE St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
CONTACT: Marisa Sharkey, +1-215-427-3888, Marisa.sharkey@tenethealth.com
Web Site: http://www.stchristophershospital.com
CrowdPicks Boosts Prizes to Members
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 9:21:02 AM
CrowdPicks Boosts Prizes to Members
OMAHA, Neb., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdPicks, a social gaming site, is offering a 32GB Motorola Tablet Xoom(TM) Wi-Fi to the top 2 pickers for the upcoming College World Series. If you are attending the College World Series in Omaha you can sign up to win, any day during the series at Barley's Tip Top across from the stadium at 1510 Cuming Street in Omaha, NE.
CrowdPicks is also preparing for the upcoming Professional and College Football seasons by adding a $100 first place prize to the overall winners, $50 to second place and $25 for third place to the top pickers. The prizes are designed to increase the base of the social community, reward accurate picks and promote social engagement.
Also coming in the summer of 2011, CrowdPicks will launch its Facebook application. This will allow members to share content and picks results within their personal social networks and will contribute to a further viral expansion of CrowdPicks. Plans are also in the works to launch a Presidential Election 2012 game to forecast the outcome of the primaries and the final election of the President. "Through a compelling free-to-play social game a diverse audience provides a massive media channel for uncensored, real-time information and we reward them for being accurate," says CrowdPicks President Ed Shada. "With the launch of our College World Series picks, we are taking a huge next step with our members for those who are truly talented to self-identify and be rewarded," says Shada.
CrowdPicks is a social gaming site that allows subscribers to mine troves of data generated by the CrowdPicks member base in order to deliver the most powerful and reliable sports prediction model available today. The utilization of 'wisdom-of-the-crowd' or 'collective intelligence' theory has been tested and applied by CrowdPicks to sporting events since 2007. Using Las Vegas odds, CrowdPicks smart crowd has successfully picked all 5 Stanley Cup Final Games and 4 out of six NBA Finals
Go to http://www.CrowdPicks.com and register and pick the College World Series games for your chance to win a Motorola Xoom(TM).
For more information contact:
Ed.Shada@crowdpicks.com
402.630.5664
SOURCE CrowdPicks
CrowdPicks
OMAHA, Neb., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdPicks, a social gaming site, is offering a 32GB Motorola Tablet Xoom(TM) Wi-Fi to the top 2 pickers for the upcoming College World Series. If you are attending the College World Series in Omaha you can sign up to win, any day during the series at Barley's Tip Top across from the stadium at 1510 Cuming Street in Omaha, NE.
CrowdPicks is also preparing for the upcoming Professional and College Football seasons by adding a $100 first place prize to the overall winners, $50 to second place and $25 for third place to the top pickers. The prizes are designed to increase the base of the social community, reward accurate picks and promote social engagement.
Also coming in the summer of 2011, CrowdPicks will launch its Facebook application. This will allow members to share content and picks results within their personal social networks and will contribute to a further viral expansion of CrowdPicks. Plans are also in the works to launch a Presidential Election 2012 game to forecast the outcome of the primaries and the final election of the President. "Through a compelling free-to-play social game a diverse audience provides a massive media channel for uncensored, real-time information and we reward them for being accurate," says CrowdPicks President Ed Shada. "With the launch of our College World Series picks, we are taking a huge next step with our members for those who are truly talented to self-identify and be rewarded," says Shada.
CrowdPicks is a social gaming site that allows subscribers to mine troves of data generated by the CrowdPicks member base in order to deliver the most powerful and reliable sports prediction model available today. The utilization of 'wisdom-of-the-crowd' or 'collective intelligence' theory has been tested and applied by CrowdPicks to sporting events since 2007. Using Las Vegas odds, CrowdPicks smart crowd has successfully picked all 5 Stanley Cup Final Games and 4 out of six NBA Finals
Go to http://www.CrowdPicks.com and register and pick the College World Series games for your chance to win a Motorola Xoom(TM).
For more information contact:
Ed.Shada@crowdpicks.com
402.630.5664
SOURCE CrowdPicks
CrowdPicks