NASCAR Race Fans To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Boost at Michigan International Speedway
BROOKLYN, Mich., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/-- Verizon Wireless has activated a temporary cell site to improve its voice and data network around the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn and to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of NASCAR fans attending races and related events at the speedway this summer.
The company has deployed a COLT (Cell on Light Truck) to boost capacity in the area surrounding the racetrack. A COLT is a fully functional, generator-powered mobile cell site that enhances wireless capacity in a specific location--and works especially well in dense areas with large crowds.
Additionally, Verizon Wireless has upgraded equipment on its existing cell sites in the area that provide coverage in and around MIS. The company's upgrades and the COLT will boost voice capacity by 200% and data capacity by 1,000%. These improvements enable more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.
"Ensuring our customers can count on their wireless devices for communication, news and more at major sporting events, like the races held at MIS is part of our ongoing commitment to network reliability," said John Granby, president-Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless. "We look at how our customers' usage patterns are changing at events like these and we use this information to make sure we stay well ahead of their demand."
On-site network improvements, including the enhanced coverage around MIS, are part of Verizon Wireless' continual efforts to expand coverage, improve capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Michigan and throughout the country.
The company's ongoing network investment in Michigan now totals more than $1.6 billion. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $60 billion since it was formed--$5.7 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
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About Verizon Wireless in Michigan
In Michigan, Verizon Wireless has more than 2,100 employees and 64 company-owned retail locations in more than 50 cities, including Allen Park, Alpena, Alpine Township, Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Battle Creek, Bay City, Brighton, Burton, Canton, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Detroit, East Lansing, Escanaba, Farmington Hills, Fenton, Flint, Fort Gratiot, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Holland, Houghton, Iron Mountain, Jackson, Kentwood, Lake Orion, Lansing, Livonia, Marquette, Midland, Monroe, Muskegon, Northville, Novi, Okemos, Petoskey, Pontiac, Portage, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Saginaw, St. Clair Shores, St. Joseph, Southfield, Taylor, Traverse City, Troy, Utica, Warren and Westland.
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.
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KingsIsle Entertainment Unveils New Wizard101 Mega Bundle Prepaid Game Card
Wizard101 Prepaid Game Card Program Growing in the United States and Expanding to Canada
PLANO, Texas, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KingsIsle Entertainment, creators of the award-winning online game Wizard101, today announced that a new and exclusive Mega Bundle prepaid game card is now available at GameStop stores across the country. The company also revealed that Wizard101 prepaid game cards are available in over 45,000 retail stores in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and that the program is poised to grow further, domestically and internationally, over the next several months.
"Over the last few months, KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 prepaid game cards have been among the top selling PC gaming products at GameStop," said Brian Parlotto, senior vice president of Gift Card and Digital Content at InComm. "The first Wizard101 Epic Bundle was a huge success, and based on the impact of inventive packaging and merchandising at retail, we have high expectations for the new Mega Bundle driving similar excitement."
In addition to launching the new Mega Bundle prepaid game card, KingsIsle will be expanding its game card program this fall to include major retailers across Canada, as well as increasing the number of domestic retail locations in which its game cards are sold.
"Demand for Wizard101 prepaid game cards continues to increase as we add innovative offerings such as our Mega Bundle game cards," said Fred Howard, vice president of Marketing at KingsIsle Entertainment. "Over the next several months we will expand our prepaid game card program further to include new retail locations and an assortment of exclusive virtual bundles."
The new Mega Bundle prepaid game card is available immediately at GameStop stores across the country and includes the following in-game items:
-- Massive Sultan's Palace
-- Flying Carpet Mount
-- Mystical Genie in a Lamp
-- Magical Casting Flute
-- Snake in a Basket Pet
-- 1 Month Membership OR 5000 Crowns
Priced at $39, the Wizard101 Mega Bundle includes in-game items and currency valued at over $100.
About KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.
KingsIsle Entertainment is a developer and publisher that specializes in creating high-quality massively multiplayer online games which provide entertainment for the entire family. Wizard101, KingsIsle's flagship property, received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Media Seal of Approval in 2009 and has been recognized by the National Parenting Publications Awards. Wizard101 was named Best MMO of 2010 by Beckett Massive Online Gamer Magazine, Best Family MMO of the Decade by Massively.com and the #1 Best Family Game of 2009 by MMORPG.com. The company's experienced and creative team is raising the bar in online entertainment by offering products with rich storylines, friendly navigation, top-quality art and fully-voiced characters. KingsIsle is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has a development studio in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.kingsisle.com.
KingsIsle and Wizard101 are trademarks or registered trademarks of KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.
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CONTACT: Ben Conrad of KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc., press@kingsisle.com
ConnectWise Rolls out Chat, Remote Control for Enhanced Help Desk Support and Service Ticketing
TAMPA, Fla., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectWise, developer of the leading business management solution designed exclusively for IT service providers, VARs and MSPs, today unveiled ConnectWise Chat & Remote Control. ConnectWise Chat & Remote Control provides chat, clientless remote control capabilities and automatic ticket generation within ConnectWise PSA.
A joint development of ConnectWise and NTRglobal, a pioneer in cloud-based remote support and IT automation software, ConnectWise Chat & Remote Control enhances client experience, increases profitability, and improves help desk employee performance by enabling technicians to assist multiple clients simultaneously. Features include:
-- Chat-Session Tracking: Each chat session is tracked and recorded with a
complete transcript.
-- Clientless Remote Control: MSPs can use remote control to resolve
problems firsthand for non-managed clients across Windows, Mac and
Linux.
-- Time Capture: Session times are automatically entered on the ticket, and
available for billing, SLA measurements and executive review.
-- Secure Communication: Encryption ensures all communications are kept
private, and all data is secured, with a clear audit trail to enable
compliance with existing regulations such as SOX, HIPPA, and others.
-- Not Just for Help Desk: Chat capabilities can be used to enhance sales
by providing immediate technical and product information, as well as for
online meetings, product training and additional collaborative efforts
between employees and clients.
"ConnectWise Chat & Remote Control provides technicians with the ability to respond quickly to requests and track each session. We've been using it to support our own partners for over a year; it allowed us to double our 24-hour ticket close rates, while automatically tracking each session for record-keeping and reporting purposes" said ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini. "We are confident ConnectWise Chat & Remote Control will help our partners deliver exemplary support and enhance their valued client relationships."
"ConnectWise Chat and Remote Control streamlines our support process and greatly enhances the customer experience," said Lara Johnson, remote services manager at Corbin, KY-based Computer Information Systems, Inc, a provider of IT, data security, physical security, and audio-visual service. "Our technicians can now offer customers instant remote service and resolve issues on the fly, which saves them time and money."
"Research shows that phone-based support is nearly four times as costly as chat-based solutions. Client chat sessions reduce overall support costs and automatically track all session details for total accountability," said NTRglobal CEO Gilles Samoun.
Chat & Remote Control are part of ConnectWise's suite of business automation and IT integration tools including IT service software, quoting tools, application development and consulting. For a complete list of products see http://www.connectwise.com/products.php.
Designed exclusively for the IT Channel, ConnectWise is the leading business management solution for service providers, MSPs, technology consultants, integrators, and developers. Today more than 52,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability. ConnectWise fully integrates CRM, sales, help desk ticket and tracking, project tracking, IT service management, SLAs, dispatch scheduling, mobile IT services, time and expenses into a singular IT management software to dramatically streamline IT companies. Over the last 29 years, ConnectWise has become the premier business operating system for IT solution providers. ConnectWise APIs are accessed by over 300 organizations, including ConnectWise partners and industry leaders of the IT Nation. For more information visit http://www.ConnectWise.com or call 800-671-6898.
About NTRglobal
Millions of users rely on NTRglobal's flexible, modular Service Desk and Support Ultimate to manage hundreds of thousands of devices. The NTR Cloud integrates seamlessly with MSPs, enterprise help desks and OEM partners to deliver global IT management, automation, remote access and support services. Data transfer and storage are protected through the extensive NTRglobal SSL network and ISO 27001-certified data centers spanning the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
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Global cloud security leader's new real-time threat management solutions improve protection, reduce time-to-discovery, and minimize containment costs.
CUPERTINO, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE: 4704) announced new solutions for protecting enterprises from Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) known to easily evade conventional perimeter and content security. As part of its strategy, Trend Micro is expanding its real-time threat management solutions portfolio with the introduction of Trend Micro(TM) Threat Intelligence Manager and a major new release of Trend Micro(TM) Threat Management System. In conjunction with cloud-based vulnerability management services, virtual patching capability and specialized Trend Micro(TM) Risk Management Services, these new products are designed to reduce the risk and impact of targeted advanced persistent threats in the enterprise.
The Need for Real-Time Threat Management
APTs, or advanced targeted attacks, and the damage they cause are increasingly in the news. Studies such as the 2011 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report illustrate the sophistication of these multi-phase targeted attacks, and strikingly, the typical months-long duration from the onset of data loss to discovery and final containment. All the evidence clearly demonstrates that standard security and risk management strategies are not sufficient countermeasures to the real threat of such an attack.
Analysts and security experts agree that enterprise risk management practices need to expand and change to deal with these threats. Independent research firm Forrester Research calls for a "Zero Trust" security model, noting that "Zero Trust provides a business case to bring internal controls up to a level necessary to meet modern threats. When a company adopts a Zero Trust mentality, it will quickly find that it wants to know what is going on inside its network."(1)
"Trend Micro has innovated to help our customers more effectively combat APTs. Our proactive, real-time threat management solutions are designed to provide customers with network-wide visibility and control, actionable threat intelligence and timely vulnerability protection," said John Maddison, executive general manager, Data Center Business Unit at Trend Micro. "Only Trend Micro--with our cloud-based approach and unique integrated threat discovery, analysis and automated remediation capabilities--can help Enterprises optimize their security posture against today's threats, while affording vendor consolidation and cost reduction opportunities."
How Trend Micro is Minimizing the Risk and Impact of APT Attacks
Today's advanced attacks use a multi-phase approach to achieve valuable data theft - gaining a point of entry, downloading additional malware, locating and compromising target systems, and uploading data. While an actual compromise can happen quickly, the time span from entry to initial compromise is more often hours or days. The time to actual discovery and full containment can be several months. During this cycle an enterprise's network is hosting an intruder whose purpose is to compromise valuable data. The good news is that evasive malware can be detected - by identification at entry, by its network activity, and by its effect on endpoints and servers.
Trend Micro real-time threat management solutions focus on these factors to reduce both the risk of APT attacks and the impact and duration of any successful attack by:
-- Minimizing the likelihood of successful APT intrusion
-- Shortening the time to attack discovery
-- Expediting intrusion containment and remediation
Trend Micro Real-Time Threat Management Products and Services
NEW! Trend Micro Threat Intelligence Manager
Threat Intelligence Manager (TIM) is a sophisticated event management solution designed to provide complete insight into the lifecycle of security events. With easy access to the latest threat statistics, actionable security intelligence, and advanced visualization techniques, this malware-focused incident response tool empowers IT managers of enterprises to rapidly analyze and remediate risk points. This allows enterprises to quickly spot advanced and hidden threats, learn how they penetrated the corporate network, and gauge their impact. TIM's incident and event analysis complements and expands the reporting capabilities of Trend Micro products and provides security specialists the insight needed to quickly respond to enterprise threats.
Threat Intelligence Manager is available now and U.S. pricing starts at $6,250 for 1000 users.
UPDATED! - Trend Micro Threat Management System
Threat Management System (TMS) is a network analysis and visibility solution that detects evasive intrusions, automates remediation, and is designed to provide the real-time visibility, insight, and control to protect enterprises from advanced attacks. TMS is used by over 300 customers worldwide, including some of the world's most sophisticated government agencies and leading corporations within banking and telecommunications.
The latest release of TMS introduces a new malware identification and malware analysis platform, the Dynamic Threat Analysis System. The tool extends the capabilities of TMS's leading threat detection and correlation engines by using sandboxing and other advanced methods to provide detailed exploration, simulation and full forensic analysis of suspected malware captured by the Threat Management System or submitted directly by a security specialist.
"Trend Micro Threat Management System has already paid for itself. In the first 48 hours, this tool detected viruses on biomedical devices from several manufacturers," said Ty Smallwood, Information Services Security Officer, Medical Center of Central Georgia. "The product gives us the visibility that we never had before--now we can see in real time what is going on."
Threat Management System is available now. U.S. pricing starts at $20,000 for 1000 users.
Trend Micro(TM) Vulnerability Management Services
This SaaS solution automates vulnerability management and policy compliance, providing network discovery, asset prioritization, vulnerability assessment, and remediation tracking. Policy compliance allows security managers to audit, enforce and document compliance with IT policies and external regulations.
Trend Micro(TM) Deep Security
Deep Security provides advanced security and self defense for physical, virtual and cloud-based servers. With firewall, IPS, integrity management, antivirus, and log management capabilities, Deep Security delivers in-depth protection as well as virtual patching to rapidly shield your systems from exploitation.
Trend Micro Risk Management Services
Trend Micro Threat Researchers and Service Specialists augment an enterprise's security staff and expertise with a complete portfolio of proactive monitoring, remediation and strategic consulting services designed to further reduce the risk exposure and security management costs.
Risk Management Services are available at a full range of service levels and include:
-- Proactive monitoring and alerting
-- Threat analysis and advisory
-- Threat remediation assistance
-- Risk posture review and analysis
-- Strategic security planning
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers. A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data inphysical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) cloud security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.
Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://trendmicro.mediaroom.com/ and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.
(1) Pull Your Head Out Of The Sand And Put It On A Swivel: Introducing Network Analysis And Visibility, Forrester Research, Inc., January 24, 2011.
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Quadrant 4 Systems Merges Consulting Operations and Signs Multi-Year Lease on New Facility in the U.S.
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Quadrant 4 Systems Corp. (OTCQB: QFOR), a leading IT consulting company ("Quadrant 4"), today announced it has successfully merged its consulting entities, VSG Acquisition Corporation, RM Acquisition Corporation and ISS Acquisition Corporation, which were acquired in 2010. Effective as of July 1, 2011, ISS Acquisition Corporations will be renamed Quadrant 4 Consulting, which in turn, has acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of VSG Acquisition Corporation and RM Acquisition Corporation. Quadrant 4 has signed a multi-year lease on an office facility in New Jersey that will provide ongoing training and support for all three combined entities.
"Now that we have fully integrated our consulting firms into a single platform, our next step is to create a unified brand under Quadrant 4. The office we have selected is a well-designed and collaborative work space that is designed to easily expand as our talent pool and customer base grows," said Dr. Nandu Thondavadi, CEO of Quadrant 4.
"Quadrant 4's consulting businesses can now achieve greater efficiencies and strengthen their overall offering to our clients. Demand is on the rise for a number of our high-level consulting services, including cloud computing, data security management, electronic medical records and business intelligence. Under a unified brand and office, we can best serve a broader range of clients from anywhere in the world," said Dhru Desai, Chairman of Quadrant 4.
About Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation
Quadrant 4 Systems Corp. is a leading provider of the next generation IT Services and ITES led by a team of accomplished IT industry veterans. By leveraging its talents and facilities in North America and off-shore offices in India, the Company provides smart-sourced solutions that help over 150 business customers achieve their goals of developing customized solutions and cost savings across multiple verticals and geographies. With three acquisitions completed, Quadrant's growth-through-acquisition business model has yielded sustained year-over-year growth in earnings, profitability and market recognition. For more information on Quadrant 4, please visit http://www.quadrantfour.com.
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SolarCarts Expands Sizzling Summer Special on Golf Cart Solar Roofs
Solar Roofs for $999.99 now available in California, Arizona, and Texas
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coconut Creek-based SolarCarts, the designer and manufacturer of The Sun Eagle(TM), a solar roof that transforms electric golf carts into solar-powered hybrid carts, announces an extension of its summer special. The summer special, previously available just in Florida, is now open to golf cart distributors in California, Arizona, and Texas too. The most unique factor of this special is that SolarCarts' introductory pricing of their solar roof is the lowest price the golf industry might ever see. In fact, their pricing undercuts comparable competition by nearly 75%; as they are offering their revolutionary, chic solar top for only $999.99. Solar Carts' introductory offer is available now through July 15th.
SolarCarts touts The Sun Eagle is a solar energy solution that enables consumers to extend the range of their carts, prolong the life of their costly cart batteries, all while reducing their energy costs and carbon footprint. Jon LoBello, the Executive Vice President of SolarCarts adds, "We have received such an overwhelming number of out of state inquiries from our Florida special that we decided to extend this opportunity to other markets." He explains further, "We recognize the potential in California, Arizona, and Texas to adopt this solar solution. Whether it's because of abundant sunshine, higher utility rates, or generous green initiatives, we believe these locations could enjoy the benefits of the Sun Eagle and capitalize on this introductory special."
The summer special began June 1st and extends through July 15th. The solar retrofits are currently compatible with most golf carts thanks to a proprietary universal conversion kit. For more information, please visit http://www.solarcarts.com
Solar Carts, LLC is a technology driven company that provides golf cart owners with reliable, highly efficient solar retrofits for electric golf carts. Comprised of successful business entrepreneurs, top-notch engineers and solar experts from all over the world, our group has united to create the revolutionary patent-pending Sun Eagle(TM). As alternative energy becomes more relevant to today's world, SolarCarts is dedicated to providing golf cart owners and operators with a viable, affordable solar charging system. Our long-lasting, eco-friendly products will provide sustainable solar energy for years to come - and can be transferred from one cart to another as you replace your carts.
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CONTACT: Jon LoBello, SolarCarts, +1-954-531-1821, +1-954-428-9118 (Fax), info@solarcarts.com
InterRegs Makes Global Vehicle Regulations Accessible
DETROIT, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UK-based InterRegs, the online resource for crucial vehicle safety and emissions regulations, have launched a new online video which will assist automotive engineers in their quest for accessible, up-to-date, global regulations.
The launch is being marked with a special 20% discount offer on all new InterRegs.NET subscription orders.
"InterRegs can help simplify the homologation and certification process and this new, online video has been designed to introduce and highlight the benefits of InterRegs.NET to the global automotive industry," says Rebecca Rubio, InterRegs' Director. "It's easy to follow, runs for only 10 minutes and, we've also produced a Chinese language version of it for the Chinese market."
With InterRegs' extensive, global coverage of vehicle regulations, nearly 1000 regulatory documents have been either updated or added to the InterRegs.NET site in the last twelve months - 70% of these being regulatory updates, and 20% being newly issued regulations.
The 'Introducing InterRegs.NET' online video runs for ten minutes and clearly demonstrates InterRegs.NET's useful features such as the Bookmark function giving quick links to the user's most frequently-used regulatory documents, the Recent History function which 'remembers' all the regulatory documents the user recently viewed, and the powerful Intelligent Search function.
InterRegs' subscription-based website provides immediate access to current global vehicle regulations including US Federal and State Regulations, Canada CMVSS, European EC Directives, UN ECE Regulations, Australia ADRs, China, emissions and more. As well as single user subscriptions, InterRegs.NET offers multi-user and corporate subscription options, where several users can access InterRegs.NET from any computer with internet access.
InterRegs.NET was developed by InterRegs as a means of providing rapid access to up-to-date, global, vehicle manufacturing regulations from the user's own web browser. InterRegs are the premier provider of regulations for the majority of OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers worldwide, helping them to keep up with regulatory changes in an easily accessible and cost-effective way.
4Videosoft BlackBerry Video Converter Gets Upgraded: Gives You Amazing Experiences for Your BlackBerry
BEIJING, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- During BlackBerry World 2011, RIM unveiled the new series of Bold 9900/9930 and the brand-new BlackBerry OS 7 operation system. The improvement of BlackBerry indicated that it has already prepared for the transition. Recently the pictures of BlackBerry 9860 have been revealed on the website. So to be prepared for the new release of BlackBerry 9860, 4Videosoft recently optimized 4Videosoft BlackBerry Video Converter, which is of good assistance to the BlackBerry users.
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AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity in Boston's Back Bay
Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity
BOSTON, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers in the Back Bay are expected to experience improved mobile broadband and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T*. The company announced today that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network in the area.
In addition to expanding network performance for local residents, the network upgrades will boost service at the many businesses, shops, hotels and restaurants along Boylston Street and Newbury Street. Visitors to Trinity Church, Copley Square and the Boston Public Library, for example, should also experience enhanced wireless service.
The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity at local cell sites. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. We're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager, AT&T New England. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network throughout Boston. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in the Boston area or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
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AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity in Boston's Longwood Neighborhood
Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity
BOSTON, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers in Boston's Longwood neighborhood are expected to experience improved mobile broadband and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T*. The company announced today that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network in Boston's medical hub.
The network upgrades will boost service for local residents and businesses, as well as for the many medical professionals and staff working in the area and the patients they serve. In addition, customers should experience enhanced network performance along major nearby roadways, including Riverway, Brookline Avenue and Longwood Avenue.
The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity at local cell sites. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. We're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager, AT&T New England. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network throughout Boston. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in the Boston area or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
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Motorola Mobility Launches Medios Xperience Platform to Deliver Personalized TV Viewing and Interaction
Enjoy new levels of portability and content discovery across multiple screens from anywhere in the home
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) is placing greater control into consumers' hands to personalize their TV viewing across multiple devices anywhere in the home with the launch of its Medios Xperience platform. As part of the Medios multi-screen service management software suite, the cloud-based applications platform allows service providers to merge video content with social networking, games and web-based content and delivers greater interaction capabilities with broadcast television and video-on-demand (VOD) services.
As part of its continued focus on infusing consumer insights into technology innovations, Motorola recently hosted a series of focus groups with consumers in the New York and Los Angeles metro areas to discuss their TV-related experiences. Consumers expressed a desire to more easily find and better organize content, such as TV shows and movies; greater flexibility for when, how and where TV is consumed, such as the ability to stream live shows to any device in the home; and improved access to supplementary content so that viewers can quickly access news and gossip about their favorite shows and actors. Motorola's Medios Xperience platform will deliver on viewers' desires for greater TV consumption flexibility across mobile devices. Consumers want to simultaneously engage with additional content and social networking sites while they watch TV.
"As our recent focus groups clearly demonstrate, consumers want to be able to personalize their TV-watching experience and want the greatest flexibility in where and when they watch content," said John Burke, senior vice president and general manager, Converged Experiences, Motorola Mobility. "Consumers expressed strong interest in being able to bookmark TV shows and movies and have improved video-on-demand searching to make it easier to find a particular program. Motorola's Medios Xperience platform delivers these enriched TV experiences across multiple screens in an easy-to-deploy, cost-effective manner."
Using the Motorola Medios Xperience platform, service providers can immediately deploy the following key services to their subscribers:
-- TV and VOD Remote - Transforms a companion device, such as a tablet,
smartphone or laptop, into a remote control to browse the enhanced
programming guide, choose a VOD or linear title, and launch it on their
device or any TV in the home. The experience will be part of a service
provider's branded site allowing consumers to look for content without
interfering with the TV-watching experience.
-- TV and VOD Streaming - Uses a companion device to browse a VOD store or
enhanced linear electronic program guide (EPG), search and discover
content, and watch it on the device. The functionality adds the
flexibility of another screen in the home to consume premium content
along with menu-based social networking options to further enhance the
TV-watching experience
-- Enhanced User Interface - Provides a rich and intuitive visual interface
that improves search, navigation and discovery of content such as movies
and TV shows. Featuring personalized recommendations, streamlined
decision-making scenarios and a watch-queue, the enhanced user guide
leverages the devices consumers are already using and helps service
providers to manage usability and experience improvements and increase
average revenue per user (ARPU) while more effectively competing with
web providers vying for subscribers' attention.
As an added benefit for service providers, the Motorola Medios Xperience software development kit (SDK) allows them to offer customized user experiences and application combinations to subscribers in a cost-effective, scalable and open framework. To help service providers get started, Motorola's Medios Xperience platform has several core experiences built-in that they can immediately deploy for increased consumer value. Providers can also choose to build on these use-cases to scale their portfolio of multi-screen experiences.
Since Motorola Medios Xperience is built with a clean separation between applications, control and content transport layers, service providers are able to quickly develop and deploy new experiences to mobile and home devices either internally or working with third-party partners without significant application development or infrastructure expense. Motorola also can host the platform on behalf of service providers as well as attractive software-as-a-service deployment models for these applications.
For more information on the Motorola Medios Xperience platform and availability, please visit here
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.
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Telestone Technologies Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Regional Competitor in Sichuan Province
BEIJING, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: TSTC) ("Telestone" or the "Company"), a leading developer and provider of telecommunications local access networks in China, today announced that it has signed a letter of intent (the "LOI") to acquire 100% of Sichuan Ruideng Telecom Corporation ("Sichuan Ruideng" or "SR"). The LOI was signed on May 12, 2011.
Under the term of LOI, Telestone will use a combination of cash and Telestone common stock to fund the acquisition, whose terms are still being finalized. Telestone expects to sign a definitive acquisition agreement with Sichuan Ruideng soon.
Located in Chengdu in Sichuan province, Sichuan Ruideng specializes in telecom network construction and system-integration services. SR was founded in 1993 with registered capital of RMB 32.0 million (approximately $4.9 million). Today, Sichuan Ruideng is one of the largest provides of telecom network engineering services in Sichuan province and southwestern China, which has over 300 employees and about $20 million of average annual revenue in the past several years. Its business mainly covers regions of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hubei, and Qinghai provinces.
"We are pleased to have reached a preliminary acquisition agreement with Sichuan Ruideng, which is an important strategic move in our business expansion strategy in the southwestern China market," commented Mr. Daqing Han, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Telestone. "We believe that the combination of Sichuan Ruideng's local knowledge and business relationships with Telestone's advanced technology and marketing and business expertise will significantly enhance our presence in this important regional market. We look forward to providing a greater number of customized products and services to local customers and further gain market share in the near future."
Mr. Yanqun Xie, Chief Executive Officer of Sichuan Ruideng Telecom Corporation stated, "We are delighted at the prospect of joining Telestone. In addition to its high market recognition and its strong industry presence, we believe Telestone's WFDS technology and applications will offer promising business opportunities during the next several years. We hope to work together with Telestone to create value for its shareholders."
About Telestone Technologies Corporation
Telestone is a leader and innovator in wireless local-access network technologies and solutions. The Company has a global presence, with 30 sales offices throughout China and a network of international branch offices and sales agents. For more than 10 years, Telestone has installed radio-frequency (RF)-based 1G and 2G systems throughout China for its leading telecommunications companies. After intensive research on the needs of carriers in the 3G age, Telestone developed and commercialized its proprietary third-generation local-access network technology, WFDS(TM) (Wireless Fiber-optic Distribution System), which provides a scalable, multi-access local access network solution for China's three cellular protocols. Telestone also offers services including project design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and after-sales support. The Company has approximately 1,200 employees.
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4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive June 16 on Verizon Wireless Network in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning this week, Verizon Wireless customers here 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 June 16 and will be available to residents and businesses in the City of Harrisburg, including the east and west shores, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Hershey, portions of Dauphin and Cumberland counties and at Harrisburg International Airport. Customers that have 4G LTE smartphones, laptop modems and hotspots will be able to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network.
"We are proud to help lead Harrisburg into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, enabling residents, small businesses and local government to connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community. Our 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," said Mario Turco, regional president for Verizon Wireless.
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Harrisburg residents can choose from an array of devices that have already launched to access the blazing 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 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.
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.
Hardware Tokens' Time Has Expired: CA Technologies Expands Token Exchange Offer
Secure Software Credentials Give Customers a Secure, More Flexible and Convenient Option for Advanced Authentication
ISLANDIA, N.Y., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced an update to its previously launched token replacement program that offers customers using any security hardware token the opportunity to trade their tokens for CA ArcotID secure software credentials in a one-for-one swap.
For each hardware token, CA Technologies will provide a three-year enterprise license for the CA ArcotID software credential, including the CA Arcot WebFort authentication server. The only cost to the customer making the switch is maintenance. The program is in effect until Sept. 30, 2011.
"Hardware tokens are a security mechanism whose time has expired. The inconvenience of carrying an additional key fob or device for today's increasingly mobile workforce is not practical, and the difficulty of remediation in case of a hardware token breach is overwhelming," said Mike Denning, general manager, Security, CA Technologies. "We have seen increased interest in the CA ArcotID secure software credential. Companies are re-evaluating their reliance on hardware tokens for authentication and consider software credentials as a superior alternative. CA ArcotID, with more than 30 million users, offers increased flexibility and simplicity of deployment, while providing unsurpassed security."
There are significant advantages to using the CA ArcotID secure software credential versus standalone hardware tokens for advanced authentication including:
-- Simple deployment and management - The CA ArcotID software credential
can be easily and securely downloaded and deployed using patented
cryptographic camouflage technology. This is more efficient than a
hardware token which must be manufactured, physically distributed to the
customer site and then delivered to the end-user. In addition, in the
event of a security breach, a software-based authentication approach
provides a speed advantage by allowing organizations to immediately
reset the credential. Users would then self-provision a new, and
potentially larger, private key the next time they log in. If a hardware
token is compromised, the situation requires deploying a new token,
which requires the vendor's assistance, and could be a costly,
time-consuming and inefficient process.
-- Flexibility - The CA ArcotID software credential works across multiple
applications and environments, and it scales to support millions of
users. Organizations also have the flexibility to store the CA ArcotID
software credential on any supported client device, such as a PC,
notebook, tablet device or smartphone.
-- Uncompromised Security - The CA ArcotID software credential combines a
standard x.509v3 digital certificate with patented cryptographic
camouflage private key concealment technology to allow users to
authenticate securely. In addition, each organization creates, manages
and stores its own private keys for all its CA ArcotID users. CA
Technologies holds no information about any individual software
credentials, thereby reducing the risk of compromising customer data.
View a webcast "Exploring the Security, Cost And User Convenience Benefits of a Software Credential over Hardware Tokens" to hear Jim Reno, CA Technologies distinguished engineer and former Arcot CTO, discuss how software credentials can help eliminate some of the cost, distribution, provisioning and support issues found with hardware tokens. Register for the webcast at http://www.ca.com/us/lpg/forms/na/fy12/sec/47824_49505.aspx.
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Quakertown
New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
QUAKERTOWN, Pa., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site in Quakertown that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses along portions of Sterner Mill Road, parts of Routes 313 and 563 and in Nockamixon State Park. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Pennsylvania. "AT&T's ongoing investments in Bucks County will help ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth."
The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the Quakertown community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Tiffany Baehman, vice president and general manager, AT&T greater Philadelphia market. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Bucks County. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Pennsylvania or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
ANADIGICS Expands Family of Small-Cell Wireless Infrastructure Power Amplifiers
ANADIGICS' New Wireless Infrastructure Power Amplifier Provides Unique Combination of Output Power, Efficiency, and Linearity for Microcells, Picocells, and Femtocells
WARREN, N.J., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), a world leader in radio frequency (RF) and mixed signal semiconductor solutions, today introduced the AWB7223 small-cell power amplifier (PA). The AWB7223 expands ANADIGICS' portfolio of wireless infrastructure power amplifiers optimized for small-cell base station applications, including microcells, picocells and femtocells. A recent report from Mobile Experts forecasts shipments of such equipment to grow from 2.6 million devices this year to over 20 million in 2014, emphasizing the need for small-cell solutions to support the growing capacity requirements of mobile broadband networks.
"Rising demand for mobile broadband will be the catalyst for a rapid deployment of small-cell wireless infrastructure devices," said Glenn Eswein, director of product marketing for broadband RF products at ANADIGICS. "The AWB7223 power amplifier delivers optimal performance for a new generation of microcells, picocells and femtocells that will enable high data rate connectivity for a larger base of subscribers. This expansion of ANADIGICS' small-cell power amplifier family solidifies our position as a leader in this area, and demonstrates our ability to address new high growth segments of the wireless market."
"ANADIGICS' new wireless infrastructure power amplifiers provide the ideal combination of output power, power-added efficiency, and linearity required to produce highly reliable, high performance small-cell base stations," said Joseph Cozzarelli, senior director of broadband RF products at ANADIGICS. "Our products enable designers and ultimately offer service providers greater flexibility in their efforts to expand network coverage economically and with exceptional system performance."
The AWB7223 PA provides best-in-class power efficiency at high levels of linear output power for WCDMA, HSPA, and LTE small-cell base stations operating in the 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz frequency band. This unique combination of critical performance parameters extends the range of small-cell base stations while enabling solutions that are more thermally-efficient and consume less power. ANADIGICS' complete family of small-cell wireless infrastructure power amplifiers are manufactured using the Company's advanced InGaP HBT MMIC technology, which offers state-of-the-art reliability, temperature stability, and ruggedness.
ANADIGICS AWB7223 PA Key Facts and Highlights:
-- World-Class Performance
-- High output power of +27 dBm
-- Exceptional linearity of -50 dBc ACPR @ +/- 5 MHz (WCDMA)
-- Best-in-class power-added efficiency (PAE) of 15% at rated output
power
-- WCDMA, HSPA, and LTE compliant
-- Industry-Leading Integration
-- RF matching optimized for output power, efficiency, and linearity in
a 50 ohm system
-- Compact 7 mm x 7 mm x 1.3 mm surface mount package
ANADIGICS Small-Cell Wireless Infrastructure PA Family Key Specifications:
Product Frequency Band Output Power Efficiency Gain
1930 to 1990
AWB7123 MHz +24.5 dBm 18% 31 dB
1930 to 1990
AWB7223 MHz +27 dBm 15% 29 dB
2110 to 2170
AWB7127 MHz +24.5 dBm 18% 30 dB
2110 to 2170
AWB7227 MHz +27 dBm 15% 29 dB
Engineering samples of the AWB7223 are available now. Pre-production samples of the AWB7123, AWB7127, and AWB7227 are available now.
For more information on ANADIGICS products and multimedia content, please refer to the following resources:
ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANAD) delivers integrated radio frequency (RF) solutions that OEMs and ODMs demand to optimize the performance of wireless, broadband and cable applications across all major networks and standards. ANADIGICS features a diverse portfolio of highly linear, highly efficient RFICs. Headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers and other components that can be purchased individually or packaged as integrated RF and front-end modules. For more information, visit http://www.anadigics.com.
Dot Hill Launches 36TB 2U AssuredSAN 3000 Series Storage Solutions
Now Available with 3TB Drives, the Dot Hill AssuredSAN 3000 Series Delivers Easy-to-Implement Remote Replication, High Performance, and Scalability
LONGMONT, Colo., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL), a leading provider of Unified Virtual Storage and SAN storage solutions, today announced its AssuredSAN 3000 Series storage arrays are now available with 3 Terabyte disk drives, becoming one of the first to bring customers up to 36TB of data capacity in a 2U entry level system, as well as upgraded AssuredRemote(TM) replication features.
Providing the most user-friendly array-to-array remote replication solution on the market today, Dot Hill AssuredRemote enables disaster recovery protection and business continuity with support for up to 1000 snapshots per storage array. With the addition of new wizards and scheduler improvements, AssuredRemote is now even easier to set up and manage. Through centralized, array-level replication, AssuredRemote offloads backup operations from critical application servers, and aids IT managers in complying with regulations such as the HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley acts.
"Dot Hill places a high priority on customer ease-of-use," said Jim Jonez, senior director of marketing, Dot Hill Systems. "The combination of support for the highest capacity drives on the market and our latest firmware makes the AssuredSAN 3000 Series a highly compelling offering. With two AssuredSAN arrays and AssuredRemote replication software, organizations can easily implement an affordable, high-capacity disaster recovery or centralized backup solution."
An OEM customization kit is available for OEM customers who wish to brand their own solutions, and the new release also includes international language support for all major European languages and simplified Chinese.
Dot Hill AssuredSAN 3000 Series - Redefining Entry-level Storage
Dot Hill AssuredSAN 3000 Series arrays offer support for 8Gb Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), 10Gb iSCSI, as well as other 'state of the art' interface options. In addition, Dot Hill continues to add midrange capability and value to its 3000 Series with options such as AssuredRemote data management software for remote replication. Advanced data management such as AssuredCopy(TM), Dot Hill's volume copy technology, enabling the creation of independent data volume copies for additional data protection, and Dot Hill's AssuredSnap(TM) snapshot capability for improved data availability and business continuity, allow companies to reduce the burden of meeting modern data retention policies. The AssuredSAN 3000 systems can scale to a total of 288 terabytes of storage with inexpensive JBOD expansion units.
The AssuredSAN 3000 Series features a number of eco-friendly enhancements such as drive spin-down capability and 595-watt 80 PLUS-rated (greater than 80 percent energy efficiency) power supplies for reduced operating costs. Additionally, the AssuredSAN 3000 Series also features Dot Hill's patented EcoStor(TM) "green" battery-free alternative for cache memory, which leverages a combination of super capacitors and flash memory that outlasts traditional batteries nearly fivefold. Business benefits include lower maintenance and disposal costs and reduced server and application down time due to scheduled battery replacement and maintenance.
Pricing
A dual controller AssuredSAN 3730 Fibre Channel model populated with new 3TB drives, is expected to sell for approximately at $15,960.
About Dot Hill
Leveraging its proprietary Assured family of storage solutions, Dot Hill solves many of today's most challenging storage problems - helping IT to improve performance, increase availability, simplify operations, and reduce costs. Dot Hill's solutions combine breakthrough virtualization software with the industry's most flexible and extensive hardware platform and automated management to deliver best-in-class unified virtual storage and SAN solutions. Headquartered in Longmont, Colo., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include statements regarding: any improvement to Dot Hill's financial results due to the launch of the 36TB, 2U AssuredSAN 3000 system; the actual number of orders for such systems, and; the performance or benefits of any Dot Hill product in any particular environment. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include, among other things: that competitors may launch similar products in the near future; changing customer preferences; unforeseen technological, intellectual property, personnel or engineering issues; and the additional risks set forth in the Forms 10-K and 10-Q most recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
Contact:
Steve Sturgeon
Lutz PR
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Company Contact:
Ruth Macdonald
Marketing Communications Manager
303-845-3364
ruth.macdonald@dothill.com
888.com Announces Football Legend, Santiago Cañizares, as a New Brand Ambassador
GIBRALTAR, June 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
888.com, one of the world's most popular online gaming destinations and
the umbrella brand for 888casino, 888poker
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endorsement contract with Spanish Football legend, Santiago Canizares.
Santiago Canizares, best known for his time as goalkeeper for Valencia CF and
the Spanish National Team, will become an official European brand ambassador
for 888.com and its house of brands.
Santiago Canizares has built a dedicated fan base over the years through
his exceptional sporting career. Capped 45 times for Spain, he travelled to
3 FIFA World Cup Tournaments and 4 European Cup Championships, and played
exactly 500 league matches across his distinguished career. Amongst other
honours he won La Liga twice, the UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.
Canizares has also taken part in several races for the Spanish Championship
Rally and commentates for the TV network, Canal+.
Utilizing Canizares' strong brand awareness throughout Spain and Europe
will be an integral part of 888.com's 2011-2012 marketing strategy in these
regions.
Itai Pazner, Senior Vice President of 888.com, stated:
"The partnership agreement with Santiago Canizares will bolster the 888
brand presence in Spain and beyond, and we are delighted to have a sportsman
of his caliber on board. We are fully confident that our exclusive
partnership agreement with Canizares will be beneficial to our brands;
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This exclusive endorsement agreement commenced June 2011 and will
continue for 12 consecutive months.
About 888
- 888 is one of the world's most popular online gaming
entertainment and solutions providers
- Founded in 1997, 888 has been at the forefront of the online
gaming industry for over a decade
- 888.com offers a comprehensive gaming experience - including
casino, poker, bingo and sports betting - through a number of leading
brands in regulated markets around the world
- 888.com can be used in 22 different languages in 176 countries
worldwide
- 888 is committed to an industry leading corporate and social
responsibility programme, and provides a safe, fun, fair, regulated and
secure gaming environment
- 888 is licensed and regulated by the Government of Gibraltar,
and is listed on the London Stock Exchange
Source: 888.com
For more information about this release or 888.com and its house of brands, please contact Global PR and Marketing Manager, Jennifer Huxley at jennifer.huxley@888holdings.com. +350-20049800
Tribune Media Services Launches New Metadata Products for Entertainment Guide Providers
On® TV GuidancePack and On® TV DiscoveryPack Capitalize on Latest Trends in Navigation and Discovery
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribune Media Services (TMS), a leading provider of entertainment information databases, has launched two new metadata content packages for entertainment guide providers. The On(TM) TV GuidancePack and On(TM) TV DiscoveryPack are being introduced to address the changing habits of TV viewers and the increasing need of media and technology companies to offer enhanced on-screen, online and mobile entertainment guide applications.
Consumers are watching more programming on more devices than ever before. The new On TV GuidancePack contains navigational products specifically designed to show viewers what's on across all device options, from their living room TVs to their tablets and mobile phones. The GuidancePack includes TV program listings for linear TV schedules, online video sources and Video-On-Demand (VOD) services.
At the same time, the rise of social media and suggestion-based marketing have made consumers increasingly receptive to viewing recommendations. The new On TV DiscoveryPack provides a suite of relational discovery tools designed to help viewers decide what to watch, including program-related images, keywords, recommendations and episode guides. These elements are integrated seamlessly with TMS Unique IDs, the industry's gold standard for recognizing and synchronizing entertainment assets.
Within these two new packages, the company has also launched three new enhanced metadata products:
-- Online Video Data: a highly structured index of the vast array of videos
available online for guides that meet the increased demand for
time-shifted viewing and catch-up TV. This data is produced by CastTV,
the industry leader in online video search and indexing. CastTV was
acquired by TMS in December 2010.
-- Keywords and Recommendations: extensive editor-selected information that
supports growing trends toward open-ended entertainment discovery via
deep searches and recommendation engines.
-- Image Gallery: an extensive collection of images for the most popular
movies and shows on TV which, in conjunction with TMS listings data,
powers the visually-rich entertainment guides proliferating today.
Integrating seamlessly with the TMS' flagship On TV metadata, these new products help providers establish their guides as reliable portals for finding and enjoying video content and position their brands as the go-to resource for entertainment guidance, on any platform.
"We live in a multi-screen world," said Jay Fehnel, Chief Operating Officer of Tribune Media Services Entertainment Products division. "These new data packages are loaded with deep, rich metadata, going far beyond traditional entertainment data. They provide all the tools needed to significantly enhance existing guide interfaces, while creating robust second- and third-screen guide experiences on additional devices."
TMS metadata powers the leading television and movie guide products which reach millions of consumers in 40 countries through clients including Microsoft, Google, TiVo, Time Warner Cable, Comcast, DirecTV, Dish Network, and IMDb.
About Tribune Media Services
Tribune Media Services' Entertainment Products division is an international leader in entertainment navigation. TMS provides industry-leading databases of TV, movie and celebrity information; guides in print, online and on-screen formats; and advertising and marketing services to build audiences. The company also produces Zap2it.com and CastTV.com, web sites that connect engaged entertainment fanatics to popular TV shows, celebrities, movies, events and other fans. For more information about TMS Entertainment Products visit TribuneMediaServices.com.
Media Contact:Dana GageVice President, Marketing, Entertainment ProductsTribune Media ServicesOffice: 817.275.5161Cell: 817.233.7020Email: dgage@tribune.com
E-Solution Professionals Announces Launch of Flynn's Tire & Auto Service's Ezytire Website
DUBUQUE, Iowa, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Solution Professionals (ESP) is pleased to announce the launch of Flynn's Tire & Auto Service's new ezytire website - http://www.flynnstire.com. The website, powered by ezytire and Tireweb, allows Flynn's Tire's customers to nominate their closest retail store and view available inventory and pricing. Customers are shown detailed specifications and high-resolution 360-degree images of the tires.
"Our biggest challenge when developing our new website was keeping inventory and pricing up to date. Ezytire is simple to set up and shows all our available inventory and pricing right on our website," said Joe Flynn III, President of Flynn's Tire.
"Ezytire is used by individual tire stores through to large retail chains with multiple locations," explains Rob Rupert, President of the North American Division at ESP. "We intentionally developed ezytire to be simple to set up and maintain. Ezytire can be used as a standalone website or integrated into an existing website."
The ezytire product comes with a free 30-day trial demo. The simple process can be started online with setup completed in less than 5 minutes. A step-by-step video, "How to Create an ezytire Website," is available for guidance. For more information, visit http://www.ezytire.com.
About E-Solution Professionals
E-Solution Professionals develops ecommerce applications for the tire industry including Tireweb, Tirelibrary, ezytire, Wheelweb and Tirewire. Founded in 2001 by two tire people with a combined experience of more than 50 years, E-Solution Professionals focuses exclusively on the tire industry. More than 20,000,000 tires pass through Tireweb every year, making it the most widely used B2B ecommerce application for tires. For more information, visit http://www.esprofessionals.com.
About Flynn's Tire & Auto Service
The Flynn's Tire Company is a family-owned business operated by the Flynn family in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Flynn's Tire's founders established a reputation of service and value that continues throughout the organization today. Flynn's Tire Company has four large warehouses strategically located to ensure that a large variety of tire sizes is available for its retail outlets. Flynn's Tire is a distributor of Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Uniroyal, General, Continental, Yokohama, Vogue, Toyo, Pirelli, and more, to other tire retailers, service stations, car dealers and farm/tractor suppliers in the Western PA and East/Central Ohio region. For more information, visit http://www.flynnstire.com.
Contact Information
Rob Rupert
President, North American Division
E-Solution Professionals
Phone: (612) 605-7577 ext 704
Email: robrupert@esprofessionals.com
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Attensity Brings Social Media to the Contact Center
Respond 5.1 to Debut at IQPC Call Center Week in Las Vegas
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Attensity, the leading provider of text analytics solutions for Customer Experience Management (CEM), today announced the release of Attensity Respond 5.1, a new release of Attensity's Respond application designed for the next-generation multi-channel contact center.
"Attensity Respond 5.1 provides contact center agents with the tools they need to seamlessly blend social media into their contact center customer engagement processes," said Catherine van Zuylen, vice president of global product management for Attensity. "With Respond 5.1, contact center agents can automatically route and respond to customer requests for help in social media in the same application they use for emails, phone calls and other channels."
The enhanced Attensity release gives contact centers the ability to:
-- Seamlessly blend social media engagement with other customer engagement
channels such as email, SMS messages, chat, and phone calls
-- Enable social media responders to transfer conversations "offline" into
emails or SMS messages
-- Track cross channel messages across a single interaction ticket and over
time on the customer's record
-- Filter social, email or other messages by channel, or route a blended
queue with specific topics or products
-- Engage customers according to an organization's approved business
processes
-- Use pre-approved templates to help agents engage with customers in
social media
-- Automatically determine routing and prioritization through integration
with Facebook, Twitter and various influencer metrics such as the Klout
score
-- Benefit from Big Data scalability to handle the high volumes of customer
conversations generated in social media, as well as support for large
numbers of distributed users
"Attensity Respond can play a significant role in optimizing business processes in the contact center environment," said technology analyst Esteban Kolsky of ThinkJar. "The newly released Version 5.1 reflects the current trend toward integrating social media, helping contact centers to meet the needs of the social customer."
Attensity's solution will be exhibited at the IQPC Call Center Week tradeshow this week in Las Vegas during both: a workshop on "Multi-Channel Customer Analytics and Engagement - Best Practices in Today's Social Media World," hosted by Attensity's Catherine van Zuylen; and a keynote session on "The 2.0 Contact Center Metamorphosis," led by speakers van Zuylen and Joe Jacobini, president of Contact Centers of America.
About Attensity
Attensity(TM) helps the world's leading brands leverage customer conversations as a business asset. Using Attensity's integrated suite of customer analytics and response applications, organizations can tap the wealth of data stored in both internal and online sources, and use that information to improve the customer experience with their brands. Attensity's award-winning Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions are built on a massively scalable text analytics platform that enables organizations to listen, analyze, relate and act on customer conversations, no matter where they take place. From its headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., and Kaiserslautern, Germany, Attensity is powering the customer experience strategies of companies such as Charles Schwab, Citigroup, HP, JetBlue, Lloyd's Banking Group, Siemens, Starwood Resorts, Travelocity and Whirlpool. Visit http://www.attensity.com and follow the company at blog.attensity.com, on Twitter @Attensity, and on facebook.com/Attensity.
MimoPlug Launched With Mini-Monitor Bundle as World's Smallest, Energy Efficient Linux Computer System for Cloud Computing
MimoMonitors.com Combines "Deskless" Linux Plug Computer Cube & Mini USB Touchscreen Monitor in an Exclusive Bundle
PRINCETON, N.J., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MimoMonitors.com, the leader in USB touchscreen displays, today announced the launch of the MimoPlug, a tiny linux-based, cube-shaped "plug computer" that is specially configured to work with the MimoMonitors family of mini USB touchscreen monitors. Together, the super-small MimoPlug (4.33" L x 2.74" W x 1.9" H) combined with a Mimo mini-monitor create arguably the smallest, most portable, and most energy efficient Linux computer system available anywhere - and at a price that makes the bundle an ideal alternative to desktop PCs for cloud computing applications.
As an always-on, always connected, and highly energy-efficient "deskless" computing system, the MimoPlug is a more cost-effective and space friendly option to replace many desktop PC systems, and require significantly less power. It is ideal for running any number of task-oriented business applications - cloud computing or local - which could also benefit from having such a small footprint. Perfectly suited for 24/7 usage, MimoPlug applications may include retail kiosks, hotel guest services, multi-site network monitoring, on-site employment application stations, manufacturing control panels, video conference room controls, and more.
Featuring a 1.2GHz CPU with choice of 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB of flash memory and 512 MB of DDR2, the MimoPlug offers ample performance and resources to run a number of applications. Network connectivity is delivered via Gigabit Ethernet, and peripheral devices (such as the mini MimoMonitor) can be connected using its single USB 2.0 port. Its high-speed SLC card provides transfer speeds of up to 30MB/s. The MimoPlug can also take advantage of peer-to-peer connectivity over the Internet, as well as the latest network protocols-such as Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Unlike most Web 2.0 hosted services that use central servers on the Internet to store copies of data, the plug computing approach distributes computing power to each plug device.
The MimoPlug, also available with an eSata type II port, is configured to work with the following MimoMonitors: 720-S (7" touchscreen slider), 720-F (7" flexscreen), Touch2 (7" standard touchscreen), eye9 (9" touchscreen with integrated webcam), and Monster (10" touchscreen); with bundle pricing starting at $399.98. For more details or to shop, visit http://www.MimoMonitors.com.
ADP Launches Payments Automation Capabilities, Integrated With E-Invoicing Service for a Seamless Procure-to-Pay Process
New Holistic Solution Taps into ADP's Payments Expertise and Removes Invoicing Burden from Organizations
ROSELAND, N.J., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP ®, a leading provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll services, tax and compliance services, benefits administration and accounts payable solutions, announced the launch of ADP® Payments for its Procure-to-Pay Solutions(sm) platform. ADP Payments allows companies to complete the automation of their procure-to-pay cycle by initiating, controlling and monitoring supplier payments electronically. The tight integration of the payments functionality with ADP's invoice automation application enables ADP to offer clients a seamless, end-to-end solution from invoice to payment from a single platform.
"ADP Payments allows us to take two ADP strengths - electronic invoice processing and payment services - and bring them together into a holistic solution," said Leon Busch, Vice President and General Manager of ADP Procure-to-Pay Solutions. "This integrated solution will resonate with our clients, who already rely on ADP to move more than $1.3 trillion of funds each year."
ADP Payments reduces clients' burden in the time-consuming, multi-step payments process and draws on ADP's 60 years of experience in outsourced payments processing. This allows companies to focus on their core businesses while ADP takes over the labor-intensive process of managing vendor data and making payments. The solution easily integrates with clients' financial and accounting systems and delivers the flexibility of paying approved invoices via check or electronically, enabling buyer organizations to pay virtually all of their suppliers from a single system. Both electronic and paper invoices are paid quickly, efficiently and accurately, while clients maintain total financial control.
"Accounts payable departments continue to struggle with paper documents and manual processes, from invoice receipt through settlement. Those that have embraced automation of their payments processes, however, have driven cost improvements 60 percent greater than their peers," said Scott Pezza, Senior Research Associate at Aberdeen Group. "For AP departments that have completed the picture with true end-to-end payments integration, the benefits include not only additional cost and efficiency gains but also stronger bottom lines, thanks to increased early-payment discount capture."
Key client benefits of ADP Payments include:
-- Automation and simplification of the payment process
-- Lower processing costs and reduction in manual effort
-- Reduction in duplicate and erroneous payments
-- Decreased risk of late fees resulting from missed payments
-- Integration of early-payment discount terms into payment schedules
-- Complete visibility into invoice and payment status for buyers and
suppliers
-- Removal of the burden of cost reconciliation from in-house resources
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and about 550,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1.800.225.5237 or visit the company's website at http://www.ADP.com.
For more information, contact:
ADP Public Relations(973) 974-7612public_relations@adp.com
Nora Hayes, Weber Shandwick for ADP (952) 346-6164nhayes@webershandwick.com
Broadcom Pioneers Breakthrough in Digital Cable Tuner Design
Introduces Industry's First Fully Digital Full-Band Capture Technology - Fosters Transition to Hybrid IP-based Cable Platforms
News Highlights:
- To meet consumer demand for TV everywhere and high speed Internet, Broadcom's Full-Band Capture (FBC) enables a more efficient distribution of video streams and IP services to connected devices in the home ecosystem.
- FBC enables unprecedented bandwidth scalability and flexibility on hybrid IP cable set-top boxes and DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateways.
- FBC replaces wideband and multiple analog video tuners with one system-on-a-chip (SoC) for simpler, smaller, faster, and lower power designs.
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cable Show -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the industry's first 1GHz Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology integrated in three new 40nm hybrid IP cable set-top box (STB) and DOCSIS 3.0 gateway SoC solutions. These deliver the cable tuner density and performance that operators need to convert current cable systems to IP-based video platforms. Visit Broadcom.com for more news.
Broadcom's FBC provides scalable bandwidth while reducing power, cost and simplifying cable tuner design while accelerating the deployment of DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateways and hybrid IP cable STBs. Hybrid IP cable STBs will more efficiently bring additional video streams and IP services to connected devices in the home ecosystem and are expected to grow at 40 percent through 2014*.
Key Technology Advantages:
-- Broadcom's FBC technology directly digitizes the entire 1GHz downstream
spectrum, replacing the need for a large number of tuners with only one
FBC digital tuner. Full-Band Capture technology advantages include:
-- Digital tuning: engineered with new enhanced signal processing
techniques that exceed the most challenging performance requirements
demanded by operators.
-- Bandwidth deployment flexibility: any demodulator can tune to any
frequency removing wideband "block" tuner restrictions.
-- Reduced power consumption: more than 50 percent reduction with new
tuner architecture.
-- Faster channel change: FastRTV(TM) channel change technology paired
with Full-Band Capture provides quick channel change regardless of
frequency.
-- Reduced system cost: dramatically minimizes the number of components
by replacing up to nine cable tuners in a system with only one FBC
digital tuner supporting as many demodulators as required.
-- Broadcom's 40nm 8-QAM BCM3128 and 4-QAM BCM3124 cable multi-receiver
SoCs and the 400 Mbps BCM3383 Euro/DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateway SoC are the
industry's first fully integrated solutions to support FBC technology
and are now shipping to customers.
Quotes:
Dan Marotta, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group
"Driving the next frontier in cable TV, Broadcom's breakthrough in tuner design reduces the cost to transition current cable platforms to hybrid IP-based solutions, proliferating IP content delivery and services throughout the home and to connected devices."
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo and FastRTV(TM) are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
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Public Relations Director, Investor
Manager Relations
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ExpenseWatch.com Goes Mobile -- Releasing Expense Reporting Apps for the Android, Blackberry and iPhone Smartphones
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --ExpenseWatch.com is releasing ExpenseWatch.com Mobile apps for the Android, BlackBerry and iPhone. Now ExpenseWatch.com customers can capture expenses while on the road and create expense reports on the fly directly from their smartphone.
"Our customers will save a lot of time and be able to build expense reports more easily with ExpenseWatch.com Mobile," said Bill Vergantino, president and CEO. "The release of our mobile apps is part of our open expense platform strategy to allow our customers to easily integrate expense management into their day-to-day business operations."
ExpenseWatch.com Mobile lets customers quickly add expense line items and receipt images to an existing expense report or to start a new one. From their smart phone, customers will be able to include information, such as category, business purpose, mileage, vendor and comments. Customers can enter as much or as little of this information as they want from the road.
Another new option is the ability for customers to send expense items via email to create a new report or add information to an existing one. They enter one or more line items into an email message, attach receipts and send it to add@trans.expensewatch.com. Once received, ExpenseWatch.com sends an email to confirm whether the operation was successful or if any errors were detected.
Whether using a mobile app or email, all expense information is sent to customers' online ExpenseWatch.com Expense Reports accounts, ready to be finalized when they next log onto the system.
Customers can access the free ExpenseWatch.com Mobile apps from the ExpenseWatch.com website, or by going to the individual marketplace of each smartphone provider. The application for Android is available today. The mobile apps for iPhone and BlackBerry will be available within four-to-six weeks.
ExpenseWatch.com is a comprehensive, fully-integrated expense management suite, which includes modules for Expense Reports, Purchasing and AP Invoice Management. With ExpenseWatch.com, companies eliminate time and resource consuming manual, paper-based expense management processes, while automatically ensuring spending policies are applied and enforced. ExpenseWatch.com modules provide complete visibility into all company spending -- what's already been paid, and also the purchases, invoices and expense reports waiting to be approved. Subscriptions include implementation, training and support for all users. For more information call 866-399-2824 or visit http://www.ExpenseWatch.com.
AmbiCom Forms Joint Alliance With E-Care Technology Corporation
Joint Alliance Provides AmbiCom with Access to ECT's Technologies and Markets; Replaces Previously Contemplated Merger
MILPITAS, Calif., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AmbiCom Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: ABHI), a leader in the development of wireless products for medical equipment suppliers, today announced that it has signed an agreement to form a joint alliance between its AmbiCom Technology, Inc. ("ATI") subsidiary and E-Care Technology Corporation, ("ECT") Taiwan. The agreement became effective May 1, 2011 and runs for a period of three years.
ECT is a leading manufacturer of infrared ear thermometers in Taiwan and also develops other medical devices such as intra-oral camera (dental camera). Under this joint alliance, ECT will develop, test and manufacture infrared ear thermometers and other medical devices as ATI private-labeled products under the brand name "E-Care USA, Inc." This agreement effectively gives AmbiCom new access to the $304 million market for wirelessly connected home health care devices.
"The joint alliance enables us to aggressively enter the home health care market with a differentiated, state-of-the-art suite of products utilizing our wireless technology platform," commented John Hwang, CEO and Chairman of AmbiCom. "As discussions with ECT progressed, it became clear that a joint alliance was more favorable to our shareholders than the previously contemplated merger, as this agreement provides AmbiCom with access to state-of-the-art medical devices and robust engineering to integrate our wireless communications components. Together, we expect to develop and introduce a superior product to US customers by the end of this year. This is another example of our solid relationships within the medical device industry, and we expect the joint alliance will allow both of our companies to leverage their core competencies cost effectively, in order to deliver this product and potential follow-on products in a timely manner."
About AmbiCom
AmbiCom is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and is a leading designer and developer of wireless products focusing on the wireless medical industry. The Company's wireless modules and devices are based on the Company's innovative application software for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. AmbiCom is committed to wireless design and development of software and hardware, and to bringing new and innovative products to the wireless medical markets and other sectors. The Company plans to grow organically, and to augment that growth by selectively acquiring complementary products and technologies via acquisition opportunities deemed to be of strategic value.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although the forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, our ability to maintain our website and associated computer systems, our ability generate sufficient market acceptance for our shipping products and services, our inability to generate sufficient operating cash flow, and general economic conditions. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in the our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those risks set forth in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2007, which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward- looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.
Contact:
Dave Fore, Client Manager and Senior Research Analyst, Hayden IR: (206) 395-2711 or dave@haydenir.com
InterCall Announces Pay Per Minute Pricing Model for Adobe Connect Customers
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --InterCall, the world's largest conferencing and collaboration services provider, today announced a new Pay Per Minute pricing model for Adobe® Connect(TM) web conferencing prospects and customers in the North American market. This offering is the result of a collaboration between Adobe and InterCall to develop a new product and pricing option for the growing Adobe Connect customer base.
"Adobe and InterCall worked closely to bring this Pay Per Minute model to market," said Guillaume Privat, Director of Adobe Connect Product Management, Adobe Systems Incorporated. "The new offering provides greater flexibility to our joint customers and will help introduce Adobe Connect to an even broader set of organizations and individuals. As a result of this effort, we're excited for new users to experience the richness and extensibility of the solution, which we believe is unmatched."
"The new Adobe Pay Per Minute model is a great addition to our web portfolio and yet another positive step forward in the relationship between InterCall and Adobe," said Robert Bellmar, InterCall VP of Product Management. "This partnership confirms our position as the destination of choice for customers looking for a deeply integrated audio and web conferencing experience."
Benefits of the Adobe Connect - Pay Per Minute offering include:
-- Expanded pricing model
-- New customer base visibility
-- Ease of access, ubiquitous and cross-platform
-- Adobe Flash®-based technology
-- Rich media experience
-- InterCall Reservationless-Plus audio integration and in-meeting controls
The new offering is currently available with Adobe Connect 8 Service Pack 1 in North America. It will be available in EMEA on June 10, 2011.
For more information on InterCall's web, audio, video and streaming solutions, please visit http://www.intercall.com or follow InterCall on Twitter at @InterCall.
About InterCall
InterCall, a subsidiary of West Corporation, is the largest conference and collaborations service provider in the world and a leading provider of global cloud-based unified communications services. Founded in 1991, InterCall offers telephony, messaging, conferencing and collaboration tools for businesses of all sizes, from large global enterprises to small or regional companies. With a global footprint and broad service capabilities, InterCall's flexible models for hosted, managed and on-premises communications services help companies get the most out of their business processes. InterCall's strong U.S. presence, including four call centers and 26 sales offices, is bolstered by operations in Canada, Mexico, Latin America, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. For more information, please visit http://www.intercall.com.
About West Corporation
West Corporation is a leading provider of technology-driven, voice and data solutions. West offers its clients a broad range of communications and network infrastructure solutions that help them manage or support critical communications. West's customer contact solutions and conferencing services are designed to improve its clients' cost structure and provide reliable, high-quality services. West also provides mission-critical services, such as public safety and emergency communications.
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, West serves Fortune 1000 companies and other clients in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, banking, retail, financial, technology and healthcare. West has sales and operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America. For more information on West Corporation, please call 1-800-841-9000 or visit http://www.west.com.
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
SOURCE InterCall
InterCall
CONTACT: David Friedman of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, +1-303-634-2674, David.Friedman@ogilvypr.com, for InterCall
New Application Provides Access to BNY Mellon Products and Services via iPad® Portal
Available now for immediate download and use, BNY Mellon Connect(SM) Mobile debuts with client access to Liquidity DIRECT(SM) Mobile and Global Markets Research Mobile, other offerings to follow
NEW YORK, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, today announced the launch of BNY Mellon Connect(SM) Mobile, a new application that gives clients access to BNY Mellon product and service offerings via an iPad®. Available for download at the iTunes App Store, BNY Mellon Connect(SM) Mobile debuts with a link to foreign exchange research from BNY Mellon Global Markets and a link to Liquidity DIRECT(SM) Mobile, which makes available via an iPad many of the transactional, reporting and account management features of Liquidity DIRECT(SM), BNY Mellon's cash investment tool for institutional investors.
As a leading provider of foreign exchange research, BNY Mellon Global Markets provides clients with a wealth of currency markets research, including a weekly currency markets preview; daily reports keyed to market openings in Europe, North America and Asia; and BNY Mellon's iFlow(SM) analysis of global investment flows. BNY Mellon Connect(SM) Mobile will give Global Markets clients access to this full suite of research products formatted for easy access via an iPad®.
Liquidity DIRECT(SM) Mobile allows clients to take the power of Liquidity DIRECT(SM) with them wherever they go. Clients can easily monitor and manage their cash investments via their iPad® without being tied to their desktop. Liquidity DIRECT(SM) enables institutional clients to access a wide range of money market funds, provide custody for margin balances in counterparty transactions, and invest directly in individual money market securities through BNY Mellon's full service broker-dealer. It also gives users access to a wealth of Liquidity DIRECT(SM)'s account performance and investment information, such as money market fund yields, returns and credit ratings. Liquidity DIRECT Mobile(SM) allows clients to invest, redeem and transfer cash via an iPad®-compatible version of Liquidity DIRECT(SM). It also gives users access to Liquidity DIRECT(SM)'s wealth of account performance and investment information, such as money market fund yields, returns and credit ratings.
Reflecting its ability to support client transactions, Liquidity DIRECT(SM) Mobile was designed with crucial security features, including the option of dual authorization, which allows trades to be entered, but holds them as pending until verified by a second authorized point of client contact. This functionality can apply to an extensive array of investment transactions including all deposits, transfers and redemptions.
"BNY Mellon Connect(SM) Mobile marks an important milestone in our ongoing adaptation of Web-based offerings to mobile devices," said John Fiore, executive vice president and chief information officer for IT worldwide at BNY Mellon. "Making available via a single, easy-to-access portal a family of product and service offerings specially designed for the iPad®, BNY Mellon Connect(SM) Mobileadds new dimensions of accessibility and convenience to our clients' experience with BNY Mellon technology. We will be updating our mobile portal with additional features and functions in the coming months."
"As the first institutional investment portal adapted specifically for an iPad®, Liquidity DIRECT(SM) Mobile continues our tradition of introducing first-to-market, client-focused cash investment technologies," said Jonathan Spirgel, executive vice president and global head of Liquidity Services at BNY Mellon. "We're going to maintain our innovation momentum by introducing iPhone® and Android(TM) adaptations of Liquidity DIRECT(SM) Mobile during the second half of the year."
"Two important contributors to our leadership position in the FX market have been the depth and timeliness of our research based on our proprietary data, and our track record for successful e-commerce innovation. The debut of our FX research on the BNY Mellon iPad® app reflects both traditions, and sets the stage for the debut of our Web-based FX portal later this year," said Jorge Rodriguez, executive vice president and head of global FX sales for BNY Mellon Global Markets.
BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 36 countries and serving more than 100 markets. BNY Mellon is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, offering superior investment management and investment services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $25.5 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $1.2 trillion in assets under management, services $11.9 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.7 trillion per day. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK). Additional information is available at http://www.bnymellon.com.
BNY Mellon Global Markets includes the Foreign Exchange and Derivatives businesses of The Bank of New York Mellon together with the securities business of BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, a SEC registered broker dealer, indirect-wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and member of FINRA and SIPC. These three Global Markets businesses provide products for corporate, institutional and high-net-worth investors to access liquidity, identify and execute investment and hedging strategies as well as manage risk. With foreign exchange sales and trading desks in New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, London, Brussels, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Taipei and Seoul, The Bank of New York Mellon has access to more than 100 currency markets, and is recognized by industry publications as a global leader in FX research and FX technology. BNY Mellon's derivatives business offers tailored hedging products based in the interest rate, currency and equity markets and BNY Mellon Capital Markets underwrites and transacts on Exchange and over the counter markets in a broad range of debt and equity securities. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and its affiliates lend and provide other products and services to issuers and others, and provide and receive related fees and compensation. For more information, visit gm.bankofny.com.
Money market mutual funds available through Liquidity DIRECT(SM) are offered by The Bank of New York Mellon. The Bank of New York Mellon, DFIC Branch is communicating matters relating to offshore funds on behalf of The Bank of New York Mellon, which is registered in the UK by the Financial Services Authority. Securities products and services other than money market securities available through Liquidity DIRECT(SM) are offered by BNY Mellon Capital Markets.
The instruments available through Liquidity DIRECT(SM) are not suitable for all investors. Liquidity DIRECT does not provide individually tailored investment advice or offer tax, regulatory, accounting or legal advice. Not everyone is entitled to open an account. Investors should read all offering materials, including prospectuses, for any investment product and consider the economic risks, merits, investment objectives and expenses carefully before investing, as well as the legal, tax, regulatory and accounting consequences. Any discussion of risks herein should not be considered to be a disclosure of all risks or complete discussion of the risks which are mentioned.
Money market securities are not the equivalent of cash, they involve certain risks, including loss of principal, and are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, any bank and are not insured by the FDIC. Money market fund yields may fluctuate even though they seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share. Accordingly, it is possible to lose money by investing in these securities. Certain fund shares are offered only to pre-qualified investors in certain jurisdictions; secondary markets may not exist in all jurisdictions for any particular instrument or investment. Additional risks exist with foreign investments. This is not an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where such an offer would be illegal. US investors are not permitted to purchase non US registered funds; such securities are not registered with the US SEC, and are offered based on an exemption pursuant to Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Not all obligations of the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Treasuries are affected by certain types of risk, principally interest-rate risk and inflation risk. Commercial paper is not usually backed by any form of collateral, although there may be back up lines of credit or back up liquidity.
Past performance of any investment is not indicative of nor a guarantee of future performance, and a loss of original capital may occur.
Securities Products: Not FDIC-Insured -- Subject to Loss in Value -- Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by a Bank or any Bank Affiliate.
SOURCE BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon
CONTACT: Ron Gruendl, +1-412-234-7157, ron.gruendl@bnymellon.com, or Ron Sommer, +1-412-236-0082, ron.sommer@bnymellon.com
Verizon Wireless and Payfone Power New Mobile Payment Solution
New Service Will Allow Verizon Wireless Customers to Make Mobile Payments for Online Purchases from Smartphones, Tablets and PCs
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and NEW YORK, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Payfone, a leading mobile payment processing service, today announced the companies are working together to bring a new mobile payment system to Verizon Wireless customers. When available, the service will allow Verizon Wireless customers to make online purchases from their smartphones, tablets and PCs using numerous payment methods, including charging purchases to their monthly wireless statements or using traditional payment methods through financial institution partners.
"Our relationship with Payfone complements the part of the mobile payments equation we're already working on with our Isis joint venture," said Greg Haller, marketing vice president, Verizon Wireless. "We approach the mobile payments arena from a customer's perspective. As we move forward, the most important goals will be security, privacy and simplicity. Through our relationship with Payfone, we will be able to quickly offer value to our customers by offering them greater choice and a simple, safe and secure purchasing experience when shopping online from their smartphones, tablets and PCs."
With Payfone's unique approach to mobile payments, operators and merchants are able to complete transactions securely and accurately. Payfone also provides other features important to consumers and merchants, including intelligent routing, pre-authorization and authentication designed to reduce the friction and fraud that affect sales conversion and revenue yield for merchants and operators.
"We are pleased to be working with Verizon Wireless to deliver a new level of convenience, security and flexibility to their customers and to boost revenue and conversion for operators, merchants and publishers," states Rodger Desai, chief executive officer, Payfone. "This underscores Verizon Wireless' dedication to cutting-edge innovation as it stays ahead of the mobile payments curve."
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
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.
About Payfone
Payfone authorizes and processes mobile payment transactions for the world's best known application stores and merchants. Payfone's unique ability to leverage the mobile operator network to directly authorize and process payments drives higher sales conversion and revenue yield for merchants and mobile operators, while managing fraud and revenue leakage. As a result, consumers benefit with a wide choice in payment methods and the best user experience. Additional information is available at http://www.payfone.com and http://www.twitter.com/payfone.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519, Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Jennifer Moranz, Payfone, +1-415-278-1727, jmoranz@payfone.com; or Jaime Tero, onechocolate communications for Payfone, +1-415-989-9803 or +1-415-755-8639, jaimet@onechocolatecomms.com
SAIC Completes Sale of its Global Oil and Gas IT Services Business to Wipro Ltd.
Company Reconfirms Growth Strategy in Other Energy Verticals
MCLEAN, Va., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it has completed the sale of its operations focused on providing specialized information technology (IT) services to oil and gas companies to Wipro Ltd. (NYSE: WIT).
The operations sold include SAIC's U.S.-based oil and gas IT services business, along with subsidiaries located in the United Kingdom (SAIC Ltd.), France (Science Applications International, Europe S.A.R.L.), and India (SAIC India Private Ltd). It is expected that SAIC's subsidiary in the Middle East (SAIC Gulf LLC) will transfer to Wipro when certain regulatory approvals have been received. As part of the sale, approximately 1,450 employees will join Wipro from SAIC's Health, Energy, and Civil Solutions Group led by Joe Craver.
"With Wipro, the operations sold will have an owner with a strategic focus in multinational commercial oil and gas IT services and a significant footprint, which will enable them to maximize the value of this profitable business," said Craver. "SAIC remains committed to our strategic growth areas we have identified in the energy sector, including smart grid, renewable energy implementation, and energy efficiency."
About SAIC
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 41,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of $11.1 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2011. For more information, visit http://www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®
Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2011, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
Contact: Melissa Koskovich Laura Luke
(703) 676-6762 (703) 676-6533
Melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com laura.luke@saic.com