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IBM Introduces New Offerings to Accelerate Global Software Development

Drives Innovation by Promoting Collaboration, Reducing Complexity

ORLANDO, Fla., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --At the INNOVATE 2011 conference, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new software that helps organizations collaborate more efficiently throughout the entire software and systems development process.  The new software allows developer teams to quickly access resources and work across global boundaries through an open, collaborative development environment.

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According to the IBM CEO Study, a survey of more than 1,500 Chief Executive Officers from 60 countries and 33 industries worldwide, two-thirds of global organizations manage software development teams working in multiple locations. Additionally, the study found there is a growing unpredictability in getting software through development and into its full application within an organization.  More than 62% of development projects fail to meet the intended schedule and 30% of project costs are due to rework and poor execution of requirements.

The new software helps organizations align their software investments with business process and operations across an entire organization, creating stronger linkages between planning and execution.  It's now possible to tap into talent wherever it is located, quickly accessing resources and include appropriate decision makers throughout the entire business cycle.

Leading Bank Reduces Costs, Software Build Time

Atlanta-based SunTrust Bank is using the new offerings to assign repeatable and automated tasks to the appropriate resources and deliver a higher level of accuracy and quality in AIX-based applications. It has reduced the cost of rework, resulting in a 93% decrease in deployment-related issues. It is now able to deploy even faster than ever before, taking just 10 minutes to do what used to take more than 10 days and reducing software build times by a factor of five.

"Looking to the future, we are excited to continue working with IBM, building on our success," said Rob Thompson, Group Vice President of Enterprise Technology Infrastructure, SunTrust. "Next steps are to adopt our DevOps framework on additional platforms, integrate our automated deployment and service request management processes, and increase our ability to create architecture designs based on current deployments and infrastructure."

Built on Jazz

The new software offerings are built on Jazz, IBM's open software development platform that supports sharing and interactions among software and systems design and development teams. New features allow developers to interact quickly; share data instantaneously from any source in the development process and connect teams and development communities in new ways.

Collaborative Design Management: Enables teams to integrate designs seamlessly with other development tasks and information, such as requirements, code, and quality management assets. The benefits of this approach enhance the traceability of all actions, allowing their impact on the process to be analyzed.  Team members and other stakeholders can review, contribute and change solution designs with complete transparency to every participant in the project.  This is achieved through a central design hub where designs can be stored, maintained, and referenced for future reuse, documentation and compliance.

    --  With the Collaborative Design Management capability, delivered through
        new offerings of IBM's Rational Rhapsody Design Manager and Rational
        Software Architect Design Manager, designs no longer have to exist in
        isolation on an architect's or developer's desktop.  They can now be
        part of an open ecosystem using a simple, Web-based user interface that
        allows extended team members and stakeholders to build earlier
        consensus, prevent costly project misdirection, and improve the software
        and systems delivery from start to finish.

Collaborative Lifecycle Management: The IBM Rational solution for Collaborative Lifecycle Management helps software development teams improve their productivity byofferingan integrated application lifecycle management (ALM) solution to avoid the pitfalls of working in silos with broken communication, which results in project delays, low quality or budget overruns.

    --  The new Rational solution for Collaborative Lifecycle Management brings
        together IBM Rational Requirements Composer, IBM Rational Team Concert
        and IBM Rational Quality Manager in a unified development platform to
        encourage cross-functional collaboration, helping teams improve their
        time-to-delivery, quality, product value and predictability.

    --  New features for the IBM Smart Business Desktop on the IBM Cloud empower
        users with new virtual desktop solutions, providing the enhanced
        features of Rational Application Developer and Rational Software
        Architect developers.

    --  New integrations between IBM Connections social networking software for
        business and IBM Rational Team Concert allow software developers to use
        social networking to find experts within an organization and help
        collaborate with stakeholders on software development projects.

Collaborative Development and Operations:  New technologies, such as cloud computing, workload optimization and Agile development are driving the need for development and operations to work more closely than ever before. IBM has created new integrations between many of its leading software offerings that can significantly assist in bridging the cultural divide between development and operation teams.

    --  A new Deployment Planning & Automation solution enables clients to
        reduce reworking projects through standardized processes and allows
        automation for deploying software.  Existing development assets can be
        reused, regardless of whether they reside on the cloud or on-site
        servers.

    --  To improve the identification and remediation of potential problems and
        issues, IBM has developed an OSLC-based integration between the IT
        operations ticketing system, Tivoli Service Request Manager, and the
        development team solution, Rational Team Concert. This allows IT
        operations staff to enter defect and enhancement requests directly into
        the software development tracking system.

"A critical challenge facing businesses is how to innovate through fostering collaboration among teams and a complex array of partners and suppliers," said Dr. Kristof Kloeckner, General Manager, IBM Rational. "A collaborative software development platform integrating the entire end-to-end software and systems lifecycle is needed for true innovation."

Health Insurer Rolls Out New System via Collaborative Workflow

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP), a not-for-profit health insurer has evolved over the last 27 years into an award-winning health plan offering a variety of commercial and government-sponsored plans to the diverse communities it serves.  CDPHP and its affiliates serve more than 350,000 people in 24 counties throughout New York.

CDPHP recently deployed a new core claims processing system and data warehouse. It needed a consolidated view of enterprise quality and development efforts across the business.  Starting with IBM Rational Quality Manager for test planning and execution, it also realized the value that Rational Team Concert on the Jazz platform would bring with one central repository providing visibility into all the work it planned for and had in progress. Rational Team Concert has streamlined numerous work processes, and the solution has been rolled out to more than 800 employees.

"The Rational solution allows our team to develop a business workflow system that supports our organizational structure, not just a software development project," said Tony DeFarlo, manager, business initiatives analysis at CDPHP. "Standardizing on this system will translate to substantial productivity gains and cost savings."

Momentum on OSLC Specifications Broadens Community

The collaborative solutions announcedrepresent new levels of  lifecycle integration, enabled by the adoption of open specifications from the Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration community (OSLC).  OSLC is an open community that is seeking to standardize the way tools share information such as requirements, tests, work items, change requests and designs with one another.  IBM, along with other members of the OSLC community are encouraging adoption of the specifications.  A newly proposed Eclipse project called "Lyo" will create a software development kit for use by tool providers.  The toolkit will accelerate implementations of OSLC specifications and support OSLC community goals for improving software lifecycle collaboration.

"A fundamental element of Eclipse's mission is to break down the barriers to software tool and lifecycle integration," said Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation. "For this reason, I am very excited about the new Lyo project and the opportunities for industry integration it creates."

Business Transformation with SAP

Organizations are taking an increasingly holistic approach to managing the lifecycle of purchased and in-house application projects.  IBM is announcing a new capability that helps SAP customers reduce costs, manage change, and improve quality of software applications across the enterprise.  IBM's Rational System Architect is helping organizations visualize, analyze and plan their SAP investments and align with business priorities to attain maximum business impact.

For more information on IBM Rational, visit: http://www.ibm.com/software/rational/

For more information on the IBM Innovate Software Conference, visit: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/rational/innovate/

To access the INNOVATE 2011 online press kit, visit: http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/presskit/34588.wss

Contact:Mary Rose GreenoughIBM Media Relations617-784-7227mary_rose_greenough@us.ibm.com

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VELUX Skylight Planner Apps Available for iPhones, iPods, iPads, & Android Phones

FORT MILL, S.C., June 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- VELUX® America now offers free apps for smart phones and other personal electronic devices that allow uses to easily visualize rooms bathed in daylight from both traditional and tubular skylights.

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Chan Hoyle, national marketing and communications manager for VELUX, says that the apps give homeowners, homebuilders, remodelers, decorators, architects, installers and others a hand-held tool that shows exactly how different skylights will look in a specific location.  "You simply take a picture with your device of the room location you're considering for a skylight. Then choose from a built-in photo gallery of skylights to place, position, and size the units.  You can see exactly how it would look in your chosen location," he says. 

You can email the finished image to friends, family, a real estate professional, or to a supplier for their thoughts and, when you're ready, there's a GPS-based installer locator for easily finding the qualified installer closest to you.

Whether you want to open up a dark interior room or make an architectural statement, the free VELUX Skylight Planner is the perfect tool to see how skylights would look in your home.

A demo of the How-To Guide to the VELUX Skylight Planner is available at http://www.veluxusa.com/morevelux/news/news_media/iphone_apps.

You can view the app at the iTunes Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/velux-skylight-planner/id410378921?mt=8 or at the Android Market at https://market.android.com/search?q=VELUX&so=1&c=apps

For more information visit veluxusa.com or call 1-800-283-2831.

VELUX is the world leader in skylights and roof windows and is one of the strongest brands in the global building materials sector.  VELUX America products are available nationwide through home centers, building material suppliers, lumberyards, and independent door, window, or roofing retailers.  Consumers can access complete product information and can locate local suppliers and installation information, at http://www.veluxusa.com. VELUX will mail consumers literature on the benefits of bringing more natural light and ventilation into the home and workplace and on skylight selection, as well as on solar water heating systems.  Call 1-800-283-2831 or request via e-mail at http://www.veluxusa.com.

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National Instruments Expands High-Performance CAN Communication to NI CompactDAQ and CompactRIO

New C Series Module Makes Portable CAN-Based Measurement and Logging Systems Possible

AUSTIN, Texas, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced the NI 9862 C Series high-speed controller area network (CAN) module, the newest addition to the NI-XNET family of high-performance interfaces designed to communicate with embedded networks. The module expands the NI-XNET family to the NI CompactDAQ and CompactRIO hardware platforms and introduces CAN support to NI CompactDAQ. The NI 9862 provides sustained transfer rates up to 1 Mbit/s and includes similar advantages of other NI-XNET PCI and PXI interfaces including hardware-accelerated messaging, onboard frame processing and communication with 100 percent bus loads without dropped frames.

The NI CompactDAQ platform provides portable CAN communication with the availability of 4- and 8-slot USB or Ethernet chassis. NI CompactDAQ is compatible with more than 50 other NI C Series I/O modules, and the NI 9862 high-speed CAN module can be synchronized with other I/O modules in the same chassis. The modular nature of NI CompactDAQ, combined with its seamless integration with NI LabVIEW graphical programming software, increases ease of use and facilitates a faster time-to-measurement solution.

CAN is recognized as the standard in-vehicle automotive network and used in a variety of other industries including public transportation, avionics, farm/forest machinery, medical devices, military systems and industrial automation. Using the new module, engineers can develop applications including the following:

    --  In-vehicle networks monitoring and logging
    --  Portable ECU calibration
    --  In-vehicle diagnostics (monitoring and logging)
    --  Device validation with synchronized DAQ

The NI-XNET family offers a common programming interface for multiple automotive networks such as CAN, LIN and FlexRay. With NI-XNET interfaces, engineers can develop applications for prototyping, simulating and testing these networks faster and more easily in LabVIEW and LabVIEW Real-Time software as well as ANSI C/C++. The interfaces combine the performance and flexibility of low-level microcontroller interfaces with the speed and power of Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time OS development. They also can be easily integrated into desktop real-time PCs and real-time PXI systems. The NI-XNET CAN interfaces include integrated database support for importing, editing and using frames and signals from FIBEX, .DBC and .NCD files. In addition, the CAN module also includes intuitive software tools and APIs to accelerate development efforts, and the same code can be used across PXI, PCI, NI CompactDAQ (USB and Ethernet) and CompactRIO hardware systems for additional time savings. This advantage makes it possible for engineers to standardize their CAN applications for a variety of settings and application areas.

Engineers also can use the module with the CompactRIO platform and conduct rapid prototyping more easily using a common programming interface comparable to other NI-XNET CAN interfaces such as PCI and PXI. Additionally, the module has a native, built-in functionality for common CAN communication applications in NI VeriStand, an out-of-the-box software solution for configuring real-time testing applications such as hardware-in-the-loop testing and test cell applications.

Readers can learn more about the NI 9862 module at http://www.ni.com/9862.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with its largest customer representing approximately 4 percent of revenue in 2010 and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has approximately 5,500 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 12 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.

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CompactRIO, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com and NI CompactDAQ are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

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    Reader Contact:      Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022

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Cox Teams with Business Customers for Global Internet Test on World IPv6 Day

ATLANTA, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 8, Cox Business and several of the company's customers will participate in the first global-scale test of next generation Internet addresses. World IPv6 Day is coordinated by The Internet Society (ISOC) to encourage adoption of IPv6 Internet addresses.

Similar to the 7-to-10-digit phone number migration required in large metro areas, the rapid growth of online devices and applications is pushing the current Internet address schema (IPv4) to its limits. IPv6 has a robust address space and consists of 128 bits as compared to 32 bits in IPv4 - resulting in approximately 340 undecillion (5 x 10(38)) IPv6 addresses versus the 4.2 billion available through IPv4.

In 2010, Cox began exchanging native IPv4 and IPv6 traffic dual-stack with select business customers and is now conducting residential service trials with Cox employees. The global IPv6 transition will take years to complete, therefore it is important to demonstrate the ability to support both IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously to ensure no service interruptions.

"We are testing IPv6 with Cox Business customers early to ensure that they can provide a consistent experience to their end users," said Jeff Finkelstein, senior director of architecture, Cox Communications. "Cox's dual-stack IPv6 deployment allows customers the ability to continue leveraging current IPv4 capability while incrementally adding the IPv6 support required for the next generation of network devices and applications."

Cox Business customers participating in World IPv6 Day include ARIN, FastQ Communications, InsureMyTrip, Jefferson Lab, Kwikom, Login and Promptlink. These businesses will access multiple Web sites running IPv6 on World IPv6 Day and monitor interoperability with their internal systems. Anecdotes will be used to determine successful points of integration and highlight opportunities for improvement as the global transition approaches.

IPv4 address space is expected to be depleted in 2012, when all Internet customers must begin slowly migrating their devices and content to IPv6. Cox's core network is fully IPv6 compliant and the company is transitioning the network edge and support infrastructure to meet customer demand.

"Using a voice analogy, when someone makes a call you want to make sure the phone rings on the other end," continued Finkelstein. "Cox is deploying support for IPv6 in a way that is transparent to the customer experience and is working to ensure all networks, systems and products are fully IPv6-enabled."

To learn more about IPv6, World IPv6 Day and Cox's role in the transition listen to the most recent Cox Business Report show on BlogTalkRadio.

Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for more than 260,000 small and regional businesses, including healthcare providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations. According to Vertical Systems Group, Cox Business is the fourth largest provider of business Ethernet services in the U.S. based on customer ports and has been consistently recognized for its leadership among small/midsize business data service providers. Cox is currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S. and supports more than 800,000 business phone lines. For more information about Cox Business, Click Here or call 1-800-396-1609.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for six years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.

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CONTACT: Todd Smith, Director, Media Relations, +1-404-269-3124, tsmith@cox.com

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Mood Media Partners with China Audio-Visual Association to Bring Digital Content to Chinese Mainland

Mood Media (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM) has formed a strategic partnership with
the China Audio-Visual Association as part of its ongoing strategy to
enter the Chinese market. The partnership opens significant new
distribution opportunities to Mood and provides access to over 500
leaders in the distribution of audio and visual content in China.

SHANGHAI, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Mood Media, a leading in-store music
provider, has partnered with the China Audio-Visual Association (CAVA),
the largest industry association of digital media publishers and
distributors in China. CAVA is the only national audio-visual industry
trade association recognized by the General Administration of Press and
Publications (GAPP) of the People's Republic of China. Together with
the Music Copyright Society of China (MCSC) and the China Audio Visual
Copyright Association (CAVCA) also operating under the auspices of the
GAPP, the CAVA membership covers nearly all digital content
distribution in China.

An important part of CAVA's mission is to accelerate the availability of
high quality, legal content in the Chinese market by advancing
commercial opportunities for and between member companies such as Mood
Media. As the first and only foreign member, Mood Media is now well
positioned to establish relationships with all of the key players in
the Chinese digital content industry. CAVA will also act as a
communications bridge between Mood and the Chinese government, further
raising awareness of Mood Media and its in-store music solutions in the
market.

"The continued growth of China's retail sector along with strong
measures now being undertaken by the Chinese government to encourage
legal, world-class content and services represent a major opportunity
for Mood Media to further deploy its in-store media solutions in one of
the world's fastest growing economies" said Lorne Abony, CEO of Mood
Media. "We are deeply honored to have the opportunity to partner with
CAVA," he added.

About Mood Media Corporation

Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada's fastest
growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media
specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its
clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental
sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating its two principal divisions; In-Store Media and Retail
Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000
commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America,
Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood
Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation's products and services reach 150
million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850
U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include:
retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to
health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve
and fast casual dining.

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Texas Instruments MEMS innovation brings IR temperature measurement to portable consumer electronics

Industry's first single-chip IR MEMS temperature sensor will enable new user apps, device features

DALLAS, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) is enabling contactless temperature measurement for the first time in portable consumer electronics with the industry's first single-chip passive infrared (IR) MEMS temperature sensor. The TMP006 digital temperature sensor provides manufacturers of mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets and notebooks, with the ability to accurately measure device case temperature using IR technology. This advancement over the current approach of approximating case temperature based on system temperature will enable system designers to optimize performance while providing a more comfortable user experience. The TMP006 can also be used to measure temperature outside the device, enabling new features and user applications. For more information or to place an order, visit http://www.ti.com/tmp006-pr.

"The TMP006 solves our customers' need for advanced thermal management of processors, and allows for optimizing system performance and safety even as processing power increases and form factors continue to shrink," said Steve Anderson, senior vice president of TI's High Performance Analog business. "And with the TMP006, for the first time mobile device manufacturers will be able to measure the temperature of objects outside the phone, which will unleash an entirely new functionality for apps developers to creatively tap into."

The TMP006 is the most highly-integrated device of its kind. It integrates an on-chip MEMS thermopile sensor, signal conditioning, a 16-bit analog-to-digital-converter (ADC), local temperature sensor and voltage references on a single 1.6-mm x 1.6-mm chip. It provides a complete digital solution for contactless temperature measurement that is 95 percent smaller than any other thermopile sensor.

Key features and benefits:

    --  Integrates MEMS sensor with supporting analog circuitry, reducing
        solution size 95 percent compared to the competition.
    --  Uses only 240 uA quiescent current and 1 uA in shutdown mode - 90
        percent less power than competitive solutions.
    --  Supports a wide temperature range of -40 degrees to +125 degrees Celsius
        (C) with an accuracy of +/- 0.5 degree C (typical) on the local sensor
        and accuracy of +/- 1 degrees C (typical) for the passive IR sensor.
    --  Includes I2C/SMBus digital interface.
    --  Complements TI's extensive portfolio of industry-leading ultra-small,
        low-power consumption analog and embedded processing products for
        portable applications, including battery management, interface, audio
        codecs and wireless connectivity devices.

Tools and support

An evaluation module is available now for the TMP006 for $50. An IBIS model to verify board signal integrity requirements is also available, along with full source code for calculating object temperature and applications notes.

Availability, packaging and pricing

The TMP006 is available now in a 1.6-mm x 1.6-mm WCSP for a suggested retail price of $1.50 in 1,000-unit quantities.

Learn more about TI's temperature sensors by visiting the links below:

    --  Order samples of the TMP006: http://www.ti.com/tmp006-pr.
    --  Watch a demo: http://www.ti.com/tmp006v-pr.
    --  Download the datasheet: http://www.ti.com/tmp006ds-pr.
    --  Ask questions, help solve problems in the Temperature Sensors Forum in
        the TI E2E(TM) Community: http://www.ti.com/e2etemp-pr.

About Texas Instruments

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

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Sogeti Develops New Solutions to Help Healthcare Providers Migrate Electronic Medical Record Systems

Sogeti's new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solutions help healthcare providers smoothly transition to the latest EMR systems and maximize benefits from "Meaningful Use" Act

DAYTON, Ohio, June 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --Sogeti, a leading international provider of professional IT services, announced today that it has released new solutions designed to help healthcare providers migrate to the latest electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

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EMR systems store patient information such as medical history and demographic information and also allow providers to complete tasks such as transmitting prescriptions and checking insurance information electronically. Healthcare providers that have achieved meaningful use of these systems this year will be eligible for incentive payments from the federal government.

Many healthcare providers have been using legacy EMR systems for some time; however, in order to address the meaningful use requirements and operational requirements, they will need to upgrade to a newer system which can be a difficult and time consuming process to manage.

Sogeti has deep healthcare expertise and has developed solutions specifically to help providers address the information technology requirements to effectively implement the latest EMR systems and minimize the risk of errors or delays in implementation.

"Migrating to the latest EMR system can take 18 to 36 months," explains Andrew Tessier, Vice President of Healthcare Solutions for Sogeti USA. "With the sensitive potential impact to the organization, it is extremely important for healthcare providers to work with an expert who can ensure a smooth conversion. Sogeti's new solutions provide end-to-end service so that healthcare providers can focus on their priorities."

Sogeti's new EMR solutions provide healthcare organizations with technical and programming support to replace or augment their existing systems.  Sogeti has a Healthcare Service Center based in Minneapolis, MN that can help providers:

    --  Perform data conversions and archival of legacy EMR data
    --  Develop interfaces and reports necessary for the replacement EMR
    --  Address the data warehouse requirements to support operational reporting
    --  Implement a test plan to ensure a quality release
    --  Provide 24X7 application and system support--including trouble ticket
        management and maintenance of computing and application environments
    --  Provide support for disaster recovery--including planning, building,
        documenting and testing
    --  Implement automation tools to allow for faster service at a lower cost

"Sogeti has implemented these solutions for healthcare providers and has been able to help them achieve great results during their EMR implementations--time savings, risk mitigation, lower operating costs and simplified migrations," explains Tessier.

Sogeti also offers solutions to help healthcare providers who have not yet starting using EMR systems in their business.

About Sogeti USA

Sogeti USA is a premier provider of information technology services to businesses and public-sector organizations.  Operating in 23 U.S. locations, Sogeti's business model is built on providing customers with local accountability and vast delivery expertise.  Sogeti is a leader in helping clients plan, build, run and manage practical IT solutions to help run their business better. With over 40 years of experience, Sogeti offers a comprehensive portfolio of services Advisory Services, Application Development & Integration, Business Information Management, Engineering Services, Infrastructure Services and Testing Services.  For more, visit http://www.us.sogeti.com.

About SogetiSogeti is a leading provider of professional technology services, specializing in Application Management, Infrastructure Management, High-Tech Engineering and Testing. Working closely with its clients, Sogeti enables them to leverage technological innovation and achieve maximum results. Sogeti brings together more than 20,000 professionals in 15 countries and is present in over 100 locations in Europe, the US and India. Sogeti is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cap Gemini S.A., listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. For more information please visit http://www.sogeti.com.

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CONTACT: Kelly Maroney, Director, Marketing, Sogeti USA, +1-937-291-8190

Web Site: http://www.us.sogeti.com

StarGreetz Makes Facebook Talk ... Personally

NEW DIGITAL MEDIA COMPANY, STARGREETZ, REINVENTS ONLINE AND MOBILE BRAND MARKETING WITH THE FIRST-EVER PERSONALIZED VIDEO FACEBOOK, WEBSITE AND BANNER AD APPS AND PREMIUM RETAIL PRODUCTS THAT SPEAK DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS AND FANS BY NAME

First-Ever Personalized Video Facebook and Web App Launches With The CW's Vampire Diaries and 90210 and American Idol; Premium Retail Products Include Messages From The NFL, Jersey Shore's DJ Pauly D, American Idol and Disney/Pixar Characters

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- StarGreetz (http://www.stargreetz.com), a pioneering new content provider of customized, user-personalized, star-powered video messages for online and mobile platforms, launched today with a transformative technology that enables marketers to talk directly to their customers, and empowers stars to address their fans personally by name.

StarGreetz' proprietary technology allows the voices and video images of celebrities and brand personalities to be transformed into personalized, rich-media messages sent directly to consumers via Facebook, Twitter, web pages, banner ads, email, mobile and digital devices, even personalized audio on land lines. All of StarGreetz' content incorporates the user name and most of its products are user-customized with a selection of variables such as location, hobbies, gender, and relationship, among others creating hyper-personalized messages.

StarGreetz' Facebook application, the first of its kind, brings personalized videos directly to fans. When a user activates a StarGreetz video, it addresses the user by name with a personalized message. For users who "like" a particular brand or celebrity, StarGreetz publishes videos to that user's Newsfeed, which address them by name, after a one-time app allow. Those messages in turn can be shared virally, allowing their friends to open their own personalized messages.

StarGreetz Founder and CEO Eric Frankel, former president of Warner Bros Domestic Television Distribution, understands the power of combining personalization and celebrity as a way for marketers to cut through the digital clutter.  "Our technology is groundbreaking.  It's the first time in marketing history where brands - and stars - can reach consumers and fans directly, without any intermediary, speaking to them by name. It's the personalization factor that sets us apart.  As a result, consumers feel a personal bond that they have never felt before, compelling them to action," said Frankel. "Through hyper-personalization, StarGreetz is a disruptive marketing technology that creates deeper relationships with consumers, increasing brand or fan loyalty by delivering highly-relevant, impactful messages to already engaged users and to new users virally."

The CW has already used StarGreetz' technology to promote hits The Vampire Diaries and 90210 by sending out personalized tune-in messages via Facebook.  The Vampire Diaries stars' Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley spoke to their fans -- by name -- to remind them to watch. The messages garnered over one million unique plays, hundreds of thousands of likes and shares, and tens of thousands of positive comments.  As for 90210, AnnaLynne McCord and Michael Steger personally prompted viewers to tune in and the network reported a 21% uptick in viewership as a result. "Today, it's all about leveraging personalization and the power of social networks," said Rick Haskins, EVP, Marketing, The CW. "The beauty of StarGreetz is its ability to deliver highly personalized messages to potentially millions of fans to engage, empower, entertain and activate them. In turn, they advance those branded messages virally through their own networks."

In addition, StarGreetz worked with Fremantle on a line of American Idol tune-in messages as well as personalized eCards and eInvitations, on sale at http://www.americanidol.com/stargreetz.   

StarGreetz also offers premium retail products, which include personalized video eCards, eInvitations, ringtones and voicemail by celebrities.  Pauly D promoted his greetings by appearing on the newsfeed of his four million-plus Facebook friends talking to them by name, urging them to tune in to the evening's episode of Jersey Shore and reminding them to buy his personalized eCards, ringtones, etc.  Fans posted positive comments by the tens of thousands.  Sales spiked as a result.

Adds Frankel, "StarGreetz offers marketers and celebrities a direct path to their consumers and fans - whether it's online, on a device or in a store.  These contextually relevant messages which reach consumers and fans wherever they are and whenever they are most receptive to them, are so personal, they feel connected to the brand in a whole new way." 

It is well known that consumers are more likely to engage with an ad if it is relevant to them. According to ChoiceStream, as many as 39% of consumers are more likely to click on an ad if it is personalized, and as many as 73% say they are interested in personalized online advertising.  This preference for personalized outreach is further evidenced by significantly higher open rates for personalized content vs. non-personalized content. A recent survey published in emarketer found that web site personalization increased customer conversion by almost 70%.

StarGreetz offers a range of personalized marketing tools including the world's first personalized iPhone and Android apps; CRM messages to support customer relations including reminders and daily tips; customized viral videos which can be sent to friends via email, Facebook and Twitter; Media Activation where users, prompted by outdoor, print TV or in-store advertising, can text or scan a QR bar code to receive personalized video messages and immediate rewards/coupons; Talking/Video Facebook, Website and banner ad apps.

According to StarGreetz investor and board member Skip Brittenham, founding partner of Ziffren, Brittenham, LLC, "StarGreetz' brand of personalization redefines the term 'targeting' - what could be more effective than looking someone in the eye and saying their name out loud and giving them a personalized message?  I believe that Eric Frankel and his team have developed a winning formula for marketers and celebrities."

Says Steve Willensky, former senior vice president, executive sales and marketing officer of American Greetings, "As the traditional greeting card business continues to erode, new growth will be driven through digital innovation like this, which combines sentiment, entertainment value and customization. StarGreetz' personalization technology is a phenomenal concept in the right place at the right time led by seasoned pros whose experience and track record will surely make the company a huge success."

    StarGreetz' first-round investors include:
    ------------------------------------------

    Skip Brittenham, Founder, Ziffren Brittenham LLC
    Dick Cook, Former Chairman, Walt Disney Studios
    Richard Janssen, Founder, Realtor.com
    Joe Roth, Former Chairman, 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Studios;
     Founder Revolution Studios
    Jeff Sagansky, Former President, CBS Television Network, TriStar
     Pictures
    Ken Ziffren, Founder, Ziffren Brittenham LLC

    StarGreetz advisory board includes:
    -----------------------------------
    Edward Adler, Former EVP Corporate Communications, Time Warner, Inc.
    Sandy Grushow, Former Chairman, FOX TV Entertainment Group
    Larry Kirshbaum, Vice President and Publisher, Amazon Publishing;
     Former CEO and Chairman, Time-Warner Book Group; Founder and
     President, LJK Literary Management
    Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW Network; Former President, ABC
     Studios/Business Affairs
    Dan Romanelli, Former President and Founder, Warner Bros. Consumer
     Products
    John Sykes, Co-founder MTV; Former President, VH1 & CBS/
     InfinityRadio; Chrysalis Records; CAA
    Nancy Tellem, Former President, CBS Network; Sr. Advisor to CEO, CBS
     Corp.
    Steve Willensky, Former Head Sales and Marketing, American Greetings
    Michael Wolfson, Former Chief Creative, AOL; Founder & CEO, Rocket Fuel

About StarGreetz

StarGreetz is a pioneering content provider of customized, user-personalized, star-powered rich media messages to both online and mobile platforms worldwide. The company's game-changing audio and video technology delivers personalized messaging using the voices and images of popular celebrities and iconic characters. StarGreetz offers next-generation products and services that appeal to both advertisers and consumers including celebrity greetings, eCards, eInvitations, ringtones, voicemail, best-in-class CRM, viral video messaging, media activation, and the world's first-ever personalized talking/video Facebook, QR codes, website and banner ad apps and more.

SOURCE  StarGreetz

StarGreetz

CONTACT: Christina Witz, cwitz@mww.com, +1-646-509-9379

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

Activision Announces First-Ever Cross-Platform Gameplay Experience for Skylanders Spyro's Adventure(TM) at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)

New Adventure Game Allows Players to Bring Your Toys to Life(TM) Across Consoles, Windows PC, Web, Handheld and Mobile Devices

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) revealed today that Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, an entertainment breakthrough for the video game and toy industries, will deliver the first-ever cross-platform gameplay experience across the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii(TM), Nintendo 3DS(TM), a variety of mobile devices, Windows PC and the web. Using the game's Portal of Power(TM), players will bring their Skylanders interaction figures to life inside the game on any platform.  During console and handheld gameplay, each Skylander remembers skill advancements and level-ups, allowing players to take their leveled-up Skylanders to play on any of the other platforms. The company will showcase the game at the Electronic Entertainment Exposition, which takes place June 7-9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, in the South Hall, booth #647.

"Imagine a kid taking his Skylanders toy and bringing it to life on his Xbox 360 one day, then bringing it to life on his friend's PS3 the next day, then bringing it to life inside his 3DS and playing it in the back of his parents' car the next day, then bringing it to life on the web the day after that, all the while, building his character's strength and powers across all of those platforms," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "It brings the physical and virtual worlds of play together in a whole new way."

When Activision hit the drawing board for Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, the blockbuster publisher turned to top Hollywood creative talent to create an engaging story-driven narrative. The game, toys and technology were developed by Novato-based developer Toys for Bob and the adventure-filled story was penned by two of the Academy Award-nominated writers of the original Toy Story movie, Alec Sokolow and Joel Cohen. The resulting franchise will offer families a line of highly collectible characters, an inviting story, and an immersive interactive entertainment experience when the game launches later this year.

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure lets kids take on the role of a powerful Portal Master who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon Spyro. Each of these heroes is a protector of Skylands, an amazing mysterious world which has been taken over by a sinister Portal Master known as Kaos; a powerful enemy that has frozen the Skylanders as toys and banished them to Earth.  Only the players of Skylanders Spyro's Adventure can help return these heroes back to their world by embarking on an adventurous journey where they will explore mythical lands, battle menacing, outlandish creatures, collect treasures, and solve challenging puzzles as a part of a quest to save Skylands. 

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more information, visit http://www.skylandersgame.com

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is a trademark and Spyro and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.  All rights reserved. 

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Paul Murphy, PR Manager, Activision, Inc., +1-310-496.5241, paul.murphy@activision.com

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

The First Nationwide Golf Tournament in the World: Audi Super Saturdays

ESPOO, Finland, June 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     GameBook and Audi Finland announced the launch of Audi Super Saturdays on
June 4, 2011. This was the first time ever in the world of golf that players
can compete against each other nationwide on any golf course.

    GameBook is the developer of the GameBook(R) real-time scoring system and
ground breaking social technology platform for golf, intended to make golf
more social, fun and enjoyable for all. The GameBook product family includes
the GameBook iPhone App, available from the Apple iTunes App Store. The
iPhone application includes an intuitive real-time score card, built-in
traditional and fun game formats and well as statistics. The GameBook
Clubhouse, a free online community for golfers, takes the social and sharing
aspects of the iPhone application to the next level. At the Clubhouse, you
can follow and comment on your friends' games real-time from wherever you
are, share photographs from the course as you play, store your scores, and
compare your golf statistics with those of your friends.

    Open to anyone, Audi Super Saturdays are played every Saturday in
Finland. Audi offers free downloads of the iPhone application in Finland and
also sponsors prizes every Saturday. They include rewards not only for good
results but also for results such as "the most number of bogies". This is
intended to make everyone's Saturday game more enjoyable.

    To participate, a player must log-on and record their Saturday score on
the GameBook iPhone application or register at the GameBook Clubhouse and
enter the score manually in the player's Clubhouse profile. Each Saturday's
prize category is not revealed until the following Monday.

    - Audi represents innovation in car technology and is dedicated to
improving the driving experience, so it was quite natural that we started
co-operation with GameBook with its ground-breaking golf technology platform,
says Petri Aarnio, Director of Audi Finland.

    - Together we want to offer technical innovation that make both driving
and golf more enjoyable and fun, he continues.

    About GameBook

    Welcome to the world of social golf! GameBook offers real-time scoring
and live leaderboards for all types of golf events. The GameBook product
family consists of the handheld GameBook device, licensed for golf facilities
and golf tournament organizers; and the GameBook iPhone App, available from
the Apple iTunes App Store. An Android version of the smartphone application
is being developed. GameBook(R) is a registered trademark of GameBook Oy. The
GameBook web site and Clubhouse are located at http://www.golfgamebook.com.
The rules of Audi Super Saturdays can be found in Finnish at
http://www.gamebook.fi.

   
    For more information, please contact:
    Kalle Vainola, co-founder and CEO, GameBook Oy
    Phone: +358-400-955-955
    kalle@golfgamebook.com
    http://www.golfgamebook.com

Source: GameBook OY

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Subaru Launches iPad Applications for Outback, Forester and WRX/STI

- Consumers Gain Eco-Friendly and Interactive Car Shopping Option -

CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the popularity of mobile browsing, Subaru of America, Inc. has announced new iPad applications based on its 2011 model digital brochures. The free apps allow consumers to explore the 2011 Subaru Outback, Forester and WRX/STI on the iPad interface, with 360-degree views, videos and interactive demonstrations.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO )

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, Apple sold 4.69 million iPads.  In addition, 41 percent of U.S. adults noted shopping as a reason for interest in purchasing the iPad.(i) With consumers primed to shop on their iPads, Subaru's new apps enhance the auto research experience by offering trim simulators along with engineering and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive feature demonstrations. 

Alan Bethke, Director, Marketing Communications, Subaru of America, Inc. explains: "Car shoppers are researching everything from financing to auto insurance on their mobile devices.  Making these apps available gives car shoppers a convenient and interactive way to explore Subaru vehicles and technology, and it also aligns with our environmental efforts." 

The apps build on Subaru's environmentally friendly practices - such as its zero-landfill manufacturing plants - by reducing paper usage, energy consumption, inks and production waste.  Beyond the environmental benefits, the iPad apps offer consumers additional choices of how to get information and give them new ways to compare models, experience the Subaru brand and share the experience. 

The free apps can be downloaded to the iPad or iPad2.  Shoppers can also use Subaru dynamic brochures for all models at Subaru.com.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States.  All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.

(i) November 2010 Research by Vision Critical

Contact:
Michael McHale
Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-3326
mmchale@subaru.com

Rachelle Damminger
Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-5093
rdamminger@subaru.com

SOURCE  Subaru of America, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Subaru of America, Inc.

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

GAIN Capital's FOREX.com Releases Enhanced Android App

BEDMINSTER, N.J., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCAP), a global provider of online trading services, announced today the launch of an enhanced Android mobile trading app for its retail division, FOREX.com.

The new version of the app is now available in three languages: English, Russian and Japanese, and features enhanced charting tools, expanded research content and a new "Learn" section.

"FOREX.com's mobile trading volume increased 418 percent in Q1 2011 compared to the same period last year," said Samantha Roady, chief marketing officer at GAIN Capital.  "We expect the high growth rate to continue, especially now that we have a native app for the fastest growing mobile operating system in the world."

According to research firm Gartner, Android devices were the top selling smartphones worldwide in Q1 2011, accounting for 36% of sales, versus 9% from a year ago.

FOREXTrader for Android features:

    --  Real-time currency rates and charts for over 50 currency pairs,
        contracts for difference (CFDs), commodities and major equity indices*;
    --  Multiple order types, including market, limit, stop, One Cancels Others
        (OCO), If Then, If Then / OCO and Trailing Stop;
    --  High-resolution tick charts including candlestick, bar and line.
        Portrait or full-screen landscape displays with seven time intervals and
        "touch-and-hold" for precise time indicator. Trade directly from the
        chart;
    --  Market research and commentary and an advanced economic calendar;
    --  Real-time newsfeed from Dow Jones;
    --  "Learn" section, including video tutorials, reference materials and
        more;

To download the free application, Android users may visit the Android Marketplace directly from their devices and search for "FOREXTrader."

FOREX.com customers can use their existing user ID and password to access their trading accounts via the app. Prospective customers can access all the features of the Android app by registering for a free 30-day practice account in-app.

The release of FOREXTrader for Android rounds out FOREX.com's suite of mobile trading solutions, which includes a native app for iOS users on iPhones and iPods, a mobile version of FOREX.com with full trading capabilities optimized for smartphones such as Blackberry, Palm Pre, and other Windows Mobile devices, and a WAP-enabled solution for older mobile devices.

* Foreign exchange and other leveraged trading involves significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are not available to US residents.

About GAIN Capital

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCAP) is a global provider of online trading services. GAIN's innovative trading technology provides market access and highly automated trade execution services across multiple asset classes, including foreign exchange (forex or FX), contracts for difference (CFDs) and exchange-based products, to a diverse client base of retail and institutional investors.

A pioneer in online forex trading, GAIN Capital operates FOREX.com®, one of the largest and best-known brands in the retail forex industry. GAIN's other businesses include GAIN GTX, a fully independent FX ECN for hedge funds and institutions, and GAIN Securities, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC) a licensed U.S. broker-dealer.

GAIN Capital and its affiliates have offices in New York City; Bedminster, New Jersey; London; Sydney; Hong Kong; Tokyo; Singapore; and Seoul.

For company information, visit http://www.gaincapital.com.

SOURCE  GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: GAIN PUBLIC RELATIONS - In EMEA: Sorrel Beynon, +44 (0)20 3047 2368 or  Laura Crooks, +44 (0) 20 3047 2366, both of Edelman, gain@edelman.com; or In North America: Christa Conte, +1-212-808-4902 or Savannah Tikotsky, +1-212-808-4903, both of Feintuch Communications, gain@feintuchpr.com; or GAIN INVESTOR RELATIONS - Henry Lyons of GAIN Capital, hlyons@gaincapital.com, +1-908-212-3980

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

'Leap Year' Web Series Chronicles Startup Trials and Triumphs

A new comedy from Hiscox about the highs and lows of starting a business premieres today

Series features cameos from Guy Kawasaki and Gary Vaynerchuk

NEW YORK, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The scene: You're thinking about starting your own business. There's a lot on your mind and the stakes are high -- and that's without the benefit of the advice you've never come across. Can I support a family without a company salary? What happens if I'm the victim of technology theft? How could inviting a colleague for drinks end in a lawsuit?

These situations are being brought to life with today's launch of Leap Year, a new scripted comedy series commissioned by specialist small business insurer Hiscox, the first U.S. insurer to offer small business coverage direct, online, and in real-time.

Premiering today on Hulu(TM), the ten-episode series tracks the entrepreneurial highs and lows of five friends who make the proverbial 'leap' and go it alone in the wake of corporate downsizing. 

New episodes will debut every Monday on http://www.leapyear-hiscox.tv, Hulu(TM), YouTube, Inc.com and iTunes as well as on connected TVs and Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, set-top boxes and mobile devices via the subscription-based Hulu Plus service.

The Leap Year series is part of a suite of content put together by Hiscox for startups and established small businesses which can be found on the Leap Year website. Content includes commentary on each episode from The Young Entrepreneur Council (Y.E.C.) and startup stories featuring successful founders such as Pete Cashmore (Mashable), Scott Belsky (Behance), Adam Rich (Thrillist), Michael Lazerow (Buddy Media), Josh Williams (Gowalla) and David Karp (Tumblr).

"Hiscox's Leap Year chronicles the trials and successes that our small business customers experience every day. We have been championing startups internationally for over five years so there's not much we haven't seen. The ups and downs in this series will resonate with small business owners, as well as make them laugh," said Kevin Kerridge, small business insurance expert at Hiscox.

Co-written and directed by Yuri Baranovsky, Leap Year features an impressive cast of film, television and web series talent including Baranovsky, Craig Bierko of Damages and the upcoming Farrelly Brothers Three Stooges biopic, Julie Warner (Crash, Doc Hollywood) and many others.  Mashable Editor in Chief Adam Ostrow joins real-life entrepreneurs and bestselling authors Guy Kawasaki (Alltop.com, Enchanted) and Gary Vaynerchuk (Daily Grape, The Thank You Economy) in brief cameo appearances. 

Hiscox was the first company in the U.S. to offer insurance direct and online in real time to professional services businesses. Designed specifically for the small and home-office market, Hiscox small business professional liability insurance coverage (errors and omissions insurance) is customized for a range of knowledge-based professions including IT, management consulting, business consulting and marketing. Hiscox offers professional liability insurance quotes direct and online in real-time along with other liability insurance products such as general liability insurance.  Hiscox's licensed insurance advisors are solely focused on helping small businesses with their insurance needs.

To learn more about Hiscox Small Business Insurance, visit http://www.hiscoxusa.com/small-business-insurance/ or speak with a Hiscox licensed advisor at (888) 202-3007 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM EST).

Read more news from Hiscox Small Business Insurance.

About Hiscox in the U.S.

Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, is headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: HSX). There are three main underwriting parts of the Group -- Hiscox London Market, Hiscox UK and Europe and Hiscox International. Hiscox International includes operations in Bermuda, Guernsey and the USA. Hiscox ASM Ltd, Hiscox Underwriting Ltd and Hiscox Syndicates Ltd are authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority. The ability of syndicates at Lloyd's to do business in the USA and its territories is restricted as they are not US-based insurers.

Hiscox Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in New York, d/b/a Hiscox Insurance Agency in CA, is a licensed insurance intermediary for admitted and surplus lines business. Hiscox Inc. underwrites on behalf of, and places business with, Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., other domestic insurers, and syndicates at Lloyd's (http://www.lloyds.com). Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. is a Chicago, IL domiciled insurer which is admitted or licensed to do business in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Inquiries as to insurance, products or services, other than those offered by Hiscox Small Business Insurance, should be directed to an insurance agent or broker licensed to conduct business in the relevant U.S. state. For further information about an insurer's ability to do business in the USA and U.S. territories please contact a licensed agent or broker for advice.

This communication provides general information on Hiscox's products and services only and, except with regard to Hiscox Small Business Insurance, is not intended to be, and does not constitute, a solicitation of business by syndicates at Lloyd's from or in respect of the USA or U.S. territories. The information contained herein is not a part of an insurance policy, and may not be used to modify any insurance policy that might be issued. In the event the actual policy forms are inconsistent with any information provided herein, the language of the policy forms shall govern.

About Hiscox Small Business Insurance

Hiscox is the first company in the U.S. to offer insurance coverage for professional services businesses with 10 employees or less direct, online, and in real-time. We provide professional liability, general liability and business owners insurance, underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc.  We also offer workers' compensation insurance provided by EMPLOYERS®. Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. is rated 'A' (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

About Employers Holdings, Inc.

Employers Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries that are specialty providers of workers' compensation insurance and services focused on select small businesses engaged in low-to-medium hazard industries. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates coast to coast. Insurance is offered by Employers Insurance Company of Nevada, Employers Compensation Insurance Company, Employers Preferred Insurance Company, and Employers Assurance Company, all rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. Not all insurers do business in all jurisdictions.  Additional information can be found at: http://www.employers.com.

EMPLOYERS® and America's small business insurance specialist® are registered trademarks of Employers Insurance Company of Nevada.

Disclaimer

Coverages are subject to underwriting and may not be available in all states.  As of December 31, 2010, Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. had admitted assets of $63,021,985 and policyholders surplus of $52,782,927. Total liabilities were $10,239,058 (inclusive of $4,731,628 in reserves) and paid up capital stock was $4,200,000.

SOURCE  Hiscox

Hiscox

CONTACT: Hunter Hoffmann of Hiscox, +1-646-442-8341, hunter.hoffmann@hiscox.com; or Chris Brown, +1-203-254-1300 ext. 206, cbrown@cjpcom.com, or Katherine McGann, +1-203-254-1300 ext. 249, kmcgann@cjpcom.com, both for Hiscox

Web Site: http://www.leapyear-hiscox.tv

NAVTEQ Debuts TPEG-Based Traffic Services

The world's #1 traffic provider showcases TPEG-format traffic services; Emerging standard format promises to deliver more for less

LYON, France, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (ITS Congress) NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, today previewed its industry-leading traffic services in the TPEG standard format.

Short for Transport Protocol Experts Group, TPEG is a family of protocols that promise to significantly reduce costs of delivering traffic and other dynamic content to cars and mobile devices. The emerging standard essentially delivers more data--as well as potentially more functional and flexible-to-use data--while greatly reducing file sizes and data delivery costs. Compact http-based data payloads can be delivered via 3G, HD and XML distribution formats, as well as other broadcast and connected communications methods.

NAVTEQ's implementation supports cost-saving compressed data delivery, delta updates and proximity-specific content so users only receive and pay for the data that's relevant to them. TPEG-based traffic services provide:

    --  User authentication
    --  Session management to  monitor traffic and delivering changes only
        (delta updates)
    --  Radius search capabilities to cost-efficiently deliver only the data
        that is relevant to the user's proximity
    --  Zip file delivery - file compression for reduced bandwidth
    --  Hybrid delivery - HD when available and TPEG delivered over http when
        not in an HD coverage area

TPEG was developed over the last decade within the TPEG Forum and is ISO/CEN certified. General benefits include:

    --  One-time implementation and easier maintenance of dynamic content
        streams across a customer's portfolio
    --  Greater road coverage than TMC-confined traffic collection
    --  Better optimized for the delivery of extra content, including forecast
        traffic conditions
    --  Richer set of attribution to help characterize the nature of specific
        incidents--which can impact traffic accuracy and key driver information
        such as Estimated Time of Arrival

The world's #1 traffic source, NAVTEQ provides superbly accurate traffic services to more people in more countries than any other provider. Rooted in the world's most diverse data collection network, NAVTEQ traffic services are based on one of the world's largest compilations of commercial and consumer probe data, the world's largest fixed proprietary sensor network, as well as billions of historic records and government-collected event-based data.  In February 2011, TUV Rheinland awarded NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) and NAVTEQ Traffic Pro® services in Germany its highest seal of approval for accurately capturing 95% of congestion where and when it happens.

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of location content in the form of maps, traffic and places data that enables navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world.  NAVTEQ supplies precise, comprehensive location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions.  The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has more than 5,600 employees located in 213 offices in 50 countries.

For more information on NAVTEQ, please visit http://corporate.navteq.com . This NAVTEQ press release and other news is available at http://press.navteq.com. Join NAVTEQ on Facebook at facebook.com/NAVTEQCompany and Twitter at @NAVTEQ.

NAVTEQ, NAVTEQ Traffic and Traffic Pro are trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT: Kim Isele of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-7719, kim.isele@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588, bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ

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

More Than 100,000 South Florida Customers Choose AT&T U-verse TV

Service Expanded in Several Cities to Bring Customers TV Service That Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Study

MIAMI, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* today announced a milestone for its U-verse® TV services in South Florida: It now has more than 100,000 U-verse TV customers in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. Since the start of the year, AT&T has expanded AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice in parts of the following South Florida cities, giving residents a new choice for their television and communications services:

    --  Key West
    --  Key Largo
    --  Miami
    --  North Miami
    --  Miami Beach
    --  North Miami Beach
    --  Miami Gardens
    --  University Park
    --  El Portal
    --  Kendall West
    --  Coral Gables
    --  Aventura
    --  Brownsville
    --  Palmetto Estates
    --  Hialeah
    --  Plantation
    --  Pembroke Pines
    --  Tamarac
    --  Fort Lauderdale
    --  Lauderdale Lakes
    --  Hollywood
    --  Margate
    --  Weston
    --  Coral Springs
    --  Deerfield Beach
    --  Pompano Beach

AT&T U-verse first launched in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market in July 2008, in Key West in May 2010 and in Key Largo in June 2010.

"Florida has set the standard for building jobs and investment based on a consumer-focused environment," said Marshall Criser, lll, AT&T Florida president. "Just recently, our elected leaders reinforced that commitment by passing the Regulatory Reform Act sponsored by Senator David Simmons, Representative Mike Horner and primary co-sponsor Representative Alan Williams. Through their insight and the leadership of Governor Rick Scott, Senate President Mike Haridopolos and House Speaker Dean Cannon, Florida has one of the most competitive economies for technology investment. As customer demand for services like U-verse grows, all Floridians benefit from the choices available to them and the workforce that is needed to meet expanding demand."

AT&T U-verse services, which are all delivered over AT&T's advanced Internet Protocol (IP) network, offer a new alternative to cable with a better DVR, better features and apps, and a better TV experience. AT&T U-verse brings together your TV, broadband, home phone and AT&T wireless services -- all on one bill -- with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control. Now AT&T U-verse TV ranks "Highest in Residential Television Service Satisfaction in the South Region, Three Years in a Row" according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2010  Residential Television Service Satisfaction Studies(SM).

"We know South Florida customers want a better choice to break free from cable, and AT&T U-verse is the answer," said Carlos Blanco, vice president and general manager, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets for South Florida. "We'll continue to make U-verse TV even better for customers with regular upgrades and new cool applications that enhance your TV experience."

More Choice, Advanced Features

AT&T U-verse TV is the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service offered by a national service provider, making AT&T U-verse one of the most dynamic and application-rich services available today, with advanced capabilities that customers don't get from other providers.

Where AT&T U-verse services are available, U-verse TV customers can enjoy numerous features and applications, including the ability to manage their DVR recordings, and for qualifying TV customers, watch hit TV shows on select smartphones with U-verse Mobile; the freedom to manage and playback recorded programs from a single DVR on any U-verse connected TV in the house with Total Home DVR; the ability to choose and watch up to four of their favorite channels at one time with the exclusive My Multiview app; an extensive High Definition (HD) channel lineup with access to more than 160 HD channels; the ability to program DVR recordings from their Web-connected mobile phone or PC; personalized, on-screen weather, sports, traffic and stock information via AT&T U-bar; the ability to check the current weather conditions and forecasts in any U.S. city with Weather On Demand; and more.

With AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet services, every AT&T U-verse customer or small business broadband user can enjoy faster available speeds. Packages include a range of speeds, with the fastest downstream speeds up to 24 Mbps. All AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet packages include wireless home or office networking capability at no extra cost.

AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over AT&T's fiber-rich network. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as innovative calling features that integrate with your AT&T U-verse TV, high speed internet and AT&T wireless services. Customers can benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless messages; an online portal to manage your call preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox; the ability to view your incoming calls and voicemail notifications on your TV with Caller ID on TV; the ability to view your Call History on your TV and initiate a call from your PC or TV using Click to Call; and more. All U-verse Voice customers have 911 service.

AT&T U-verse offers multiple combinations of TV, Internet and Voice packages to customize your experience. Standard professional installation is included with most packages. Additional promotional offers may be available to qualifying customers who bundle U-verse Internet or U-verse Voice service.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit AT&T U-verse, call 800-ATT-2020 or visit a local AT&T store, http://www.att.com/storelocator/.

*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.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

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

AT&T U-verse TV: Residential customers only. Prices, programming, features and offers subject to change without notice. A one-time TV Service Activation Fee of $29 applies to orders before 6/12/2011; $36 if on or after 6/12/2011. HD Service: Access to HD service requires $10/mo. HD Premium Tier available for an additional $5/mo. HD channel availability varies by package selected. THDVR:  Total Home DVR functionality is available on up to 8 TVs, and requires a receiver for each additional TV at $7/mo. My Multiview: Channels/content available for viewing in Multiview are based on TV package subscription and additional programming purchased. Limited number of HD channels are not supported for display within My Multiview.  U-verse Mobile: Access to select content requires compatible device, qualifying U-verse TV plan or monthly subscription fee, and WiFi connection and/or cellular data connection.  Available content may vary by device and/or U-verse TV subscription and is subject to change.  Data charges may apply. Mobile Remote Access: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required.  Wireless phone with Internet access required and standard data charges may apply.  U-bar: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required. Standard Installation Included with Most Packages: Offer ends 7/16/11.  Credit qualified customers only. Installation not included with U-basic package.

AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet: Internet speed claim(s) represent maximum downstream and/or upstream speed capabilities. Speeds may vary and are not guaranteed.  Many factors can affect actual speeds including the use of other U-verse services. Credit and other restrictions apply.  Purchase of U-verse TV required to order AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet. A $3 monthly High Speed Internet equipment fee will apply.

AT&T U-verse Voice:  U-verse Voice, including 911 dialing, will not function during a power outage without battery backup power.  Compatible with many monitored home alarms and medical monitoring systems. Some call information may be blocked or otherwise not displayed, including information for some calls originating outside of AT&T's network and calls carried over facilities that do not transmit Caller ID information,  AT&T U-verse Messaging may not be fully compatible with all AT&T wireless voice mail systems.  Caller ID on TV requires subscription to U-verse TV and U-verse Voice.

AT&T U-verse received the highest numerical score among television service providers in the South in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2010 Residential Television Service Satisfaction Studies(SM). 2010 study based on 28,489 total responses from measuring 13 providers in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX) and measures consumer satisfaction with television service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in Nov. 2009 and Jan. 2010, April 2010 and July 2010. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Kelly Starling, Office, +1-561-775-4259, Mobile, +1-561-301-1414, kelly.starling@att.com

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

United Toy Announces Pirate Fleet for Friends Win a Weekend in Las Vegas, USA Giveaway

Multiple Chances to Win Every Time you Play Pirate Fleet for Friends Through July 18, 2011

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     United Toy, a German start-up dedicated to pirate theme games is now
giving players of the hit iPhone game, Pirate Fleet for Friends a chance to
win a weekend in Las Vegas, NV at the famed Treasure Island Resort on the Las
Vegas Strip. Treasure Island, the privately owned 3,000 room resort on the
Las Vegas Strip, features the famous "TI Pirate Show" as well as headline
entertainment including; The Sirens of TI and the original Cirque du Soleil
show, Mystere.

    United Toy is the official sponsor of the Pirate Fleet for Friends, Win a
Weekend in Vegas Sweepstakes, which runs through July 18, 2011. Players can
enter the sweepstakes multiple times each day by completing any or all of the
following individual entry methods; downloading the game, commencing and
ending individual games and one extra play for liking us on Facebook.

    "We felt it was only fitting to provide our game enthusiasts a weekend at
Treasure Island, to get a taste of the pirate life in one of the true
entertainment capitals of the world," said Ralph Hesse, United Toy, Creator
and Founder. "This is also a great way to give back to our fans who have made
us a top downloaded iPhone game."

    Pirate Fleet for Friends is FREE to download. For sweepstakes rules,
alternate entry method and additional information about PirateFleet for
Friends, visit: http://www.unitedtoy.com

    About United Toy

    United Toy is a game development company based in Stuttgart Germany.
Reminiscent of a board game we all grew up with, United Toy takes this simple
game to new levels by literally adding bells and whistles and incorporating
sound, cannon shot grunts and an ever-present Ibis to cheer you on and warn
of danger. PirateFleet for Friends is the first release in a suite of pirate
themed games that will be released over the next several months. Previous
success of founder, Ralph Hesse included concept and realization of
photo2fun, an iPhone App with 1.5 million installations to date.

    Press Contact:

    Cathleen Lewis

    P: +1(310)567-2238

Source: United Toy

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Max Media Group, Inc. Expands Subscriber Network to 15mm+; Closes Acquisition of  http://www.BB2Live.com and Related Assets

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Max Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MXMI), announced today that it has closed the acquisition of the assets of http://www.BB2Live.com ("BB2") and the company's technology applications including Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), Internet Radio, VOIP, and SMS text messaging.

The closing also includes the acquisition of BB2's film and music library, BB2's approximate 15 million subscribers and BlackBook2.com (includes a complete social networking site as well as numerous unique URLs for future development).

Max Media will immediately begin evolving the social networking site into the most unique community driven social network on the internet. The social network will offer affinity driven and user demanded services including email, live internet video exchange, video web chat, music streaming, movie streaming, video online telephony, conference calling, SMS texting and coupon cell phone delivery. Additionally, the Company will deploy a multitude of platforms which can be customized for any company, advertiser or end user. These technologies will allow Max Media to have a presence in every industry.

The social network will be driven by the Max Media network of properties (internet, radio, etc.), 15mm+ subscribers, film library, music library and an array of newly acquired technologies.

James Grady President & CEO of Max Media Group, Inc. stated, "This acquisition uniquely positions us to capitalize on the growing trend towards social networking and social marketing. As the world searches for new ways to socialize and communicate globally with like minded individuals, marketers are scrambling to capitalize on their every like, desire or need with products, services or information. We have the services, products, resources and tools to be growing squarely in the middle of this expanding market."

Grady continued, "Our film and music library will become an immediate opportunity for increased revenues. Driving traffic and usage to the libraries from both the subscriber base and new users will be an initial focus. Additionally, we plan to initiate the coupon cell phone delivery technology to capitalize on the current demand in the marketplace for the Groupon and Deal of the Day coupon models."

"We are extremely excited to bring our technologies and innovations to Max Media.  Our vast resources coupled with their vision and mission sets Max Media up to be a leader in the internet marketing and content delivery space," stated Amy Nalewaik Co-Founder of BB2Live.

About Max Media Group, Inc.

Max Media is a leading developer of providing monetized content to high-end, high impact social-based online community markets. As the internet's content models shift in 2011 and beyond, Max Media's portals will enable the general public to create and organize their own news and information; anyone anywhere can upload breaking news stories and high end luxury items for sale by text, photo or video through cell phones, mobile devices on the Max Media Groups websites.

Max Media Group, Inc. operates a growing network of web sites including http://www.babelation.com, http://www.hotautoweb.com, http://www.hotrvweb.com, http://www.hotboatweb.com and http://www.hotcharityweb.com among others. Additionally, the Company owns the Maximum Motoring Radio Show (http://www.maximummotoring.com).

Safe Harbor Statement

Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance.

Max Media Group Contact : Jim Grady 877-243-9327

SOURCE  Max Media Group, Inc.

Max Media Group, Inc.

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

Atos Origin to Offer IT Testing Services in the Cloud

Enabling clients to get services and products to market faster and more cost efficiently

ORLANDO, Fla. and PARIS, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atos Origin, an international IT services company, today announced that it will deliver Test & Acceptance Management Services - the first IT testing services solution on the cloud.

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Available globally, this new solution offers clients in all industries a flexible and cost efficient way to manage all their testing requirements so they can move their IT projects, however large, from development phase to production with full confidence. The complete solution covering the whole software development cycle is built on a pay-per-use model designed by Atos Origin using the IBM integrated Rational Jazz toolset. This solution embeds the Testing and Acceptance methodology of Atos Origin on this topic and capitalizes on the long experience developed with our customers.

Francois Gruau, Senior Vice President at Atos Origin said: "As a longstanding partner of IBM we are delighted to use the integrated toolset - IBM Rational - to offer IT testing services in the cloud. The market for cloud computing is set to grow fast and we have identified testing services as one of the first and fastest growing areas. Testing in the cloud is flexible, cost efficient and fast, helping clients to get services and products to market more quickly."

Mike Loria, vice president, Business Development, IBM Rational Softwareat IBM said: "Expanding development and testing capabilities in the cloud is key to our Rational growth strategy. This integration represents an important step in the transition to cloud services and will help customers reduce costs and development time."

The new service enhances Atos Origin's Test & Management Service Catalogue and can be used together with other services from Atos Origin's Test & Acceptance Management Service Catalogue or alone.

About Atos Origin

Atos Origin is a leading international Information Technology (IT) services company, providing Hi-Tech Transactional Services, Consulting, Systems Integration and Managed Services to deliver business outcomes globally. The company's annual revenues are EUR 5 billion and it employs 48,000 people. Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos Origin is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos Origin, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting. For further information, please visit http://www.atosorigin.com

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CONTACT: Caroline Crouch of Atos Origin, 020-7830-4233

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

Jetsetter Launches Personal Travel Planning; One-on-One Advice From World's Leading Travel Writers

NEW YORK, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Jetsetter.com, the leading members-only travel site, today launched Personal Travel Planning, a service that provides travelers a personal consultation with one of the 200+ experienced travel writers who serve as Jetsetter's correspondents.  Members are paired with a correspondent who fits their interests and personality.  The correspondent constructs an itinerary based on the client's individual expectations and Jetsetter makes bookings on the member's behalf.

"When planning a trip, there's no substitute for a conversation with a well-traveled friend, and Jetsetter can now make that possible for every destination and type of trip imaginable," said Drew Patterson, Jetsetter Founder and CEO.  "Wading through the overwhelming volume of questionable travel content on the Web can make planning a vacation feel like a chore.  Jetsetter's correspondents travel for a living, so they can navigate the clutter and provide travelers with the insider knowledge that makes for memorable experiences."

The Personal Travel Planning service costs $200, and includes three hours of consulting and planning with the correspondent, a detailed summary of recommendations and unlimited time with a Jetsetter Booking Specialist.  Travelers booking through Jetsetter will receive a $100 refund toward their trip.  The service is open to non-members and includes Jetsetter membership.

Meet Jetsetter's Correspondents

Personal Travel Planning is unique because correspondents make their living traveling the world and contributing to outlets such as Conde Nast Traveler, Fodor's Guidebooks, Travel + Leisure and Vogue.  Correspondents are based around the globe and are often providing insider tips on restaurants and sites located right outside their door.

The service features writers like award-winning journalist Paul Rubio.  Paul has been traveling the world since he finished a double Masters at Harvard at the age of 22. In the past 11 years, he has lived and worked in practically every continent and traveled to 75 countries for outlets such as Ocean Home, Weddings Illustrated, Palm Beach Illustrated, Fodor's Guidebooks, and of course, Jetsetter.  Meet Paul and other experts, as well as review real itineraries planned by Jetsetter Experts, at http://www.jetsetter.com/advice.

From Honeymoon to Bucket List Trip

Since beta testing started in November 2010, Jetsetter's Personal Travel Planning has researched and booked more than 215 vacations for members.  Examples of trips planned include:

    --  Around the World in 70 Days: In honor of a 60th birthday, a family trip
        around the globe, divided into two five-week excursions to the East and
        the West. The East itinerary included a cruise along Australia's
        Kimberly Coast and a tour of Asia with stops in Hong Kong, Thailand,
        Laos and Cambodia.
    --  The Ultimate Southeast Asia Honeymoon: The journey began in Hanoi with
        an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay, then moved on
        to Cambodia and the temples of Siem Reap. In Bangkok, the Chatuchak
        Market and a "Khlong" Canal tour with hotel stays at Hotel de la Paix
        and the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.
    --  Family Vacation Off-The-Beaten Path: For a frequent business traveler to
        San Francisco, Jetsetter put together a list of off-the-beaten path
        activities.  Insider spots such as the planetarium at the Academy of
        Sciences, a large-scale camera obscura behind the Cliff House
        Restaurant, and a seaplane tour were big hits with a family who thought
        they'd seen it all.
    --  GLBT Trip through Alaska: A seven-day graduation trip included
        GLBT-friendly bed-and-breakfasts (such as the Copper Whale Inn and the
        Alaska Wildflower Inn) and nightlife spots around Anchorage. Jetsetter
        identified restaurants like the Snow City Cafe for omelets stuffed with
        Alaskan Dungeness crab and side trips along the Seward Highway.
    --  Czech Republic and Germany by Train: Jetsetter enhanced a train trip
        through the Czech Republic and Germany with insider recommendations for
        restaurants and must-see sites along the way. A few from his short list:
        Chef Hans Haas prepares some of the country's best Bavarian food at
        Tantris and a side trip from Prague to Karlstejn Castle.

About Jetsetter

Jetsetter.com is the leading members-only website that helps travelers discover and purchase the world's best vacations.  Each vacation featured on the site has been hand-selected by a team of curators and personally verified by a Jetsetter correspondent to assure that all Jetsetter trips meet the expectations of discerning members.  Jetsetters can browse offerings on sale in the flash section of the site which features 20-30 vacations per week at prices 30-50 percent off. Or peruse Jetsetter 24/7, a collection of more than 200 hand-selected, verified hotels and resorts available 365 days a year at Jetsetter exclusive prices.  Jetsetter apps are available for the iPhone and iPad.  Jetsetter is a member of the Gilt Groupe.  For more information, visit http://www.Jetsetter.com.

For more information about Jetsetter or to arrange an interview with Founder and CEO Drew Patterson, a Jetsetter member, or a Jetsetter correspondent, contact:

    Kellie Pelletier          Annie Taplin
                               Susan Magrino
    Jetsetter                  Agency
                               212.957.3005 ext.
    917-514-5851               223
    kpelletier@jetsetter.com   annie.taplin@smapr.com

SOURCE  Jetsetter

Jetsetter

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

Consumer News Publication Launches Amid Plunging Mortgage Rates

DALLAS, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest rates have fallen each week for nearly two months, stand at the lowest level this year and are hovering near record lows. The launch of a new consumer mortgage news publication will help current and prospective borrowers take advantage of these low rates while giving them an improved understanding of available options and the mortgage process.

MortgageDaily.com, a leading paid-subscription source of online news and data for the mortgage industry, has launched a free publication for current homeowners and consumers considering a home purchase.

Located at http://www.MortgageDaily.com/consumers/, the new online publication includes full wire-service stories written by journalists from many of the nation's biggest newspapers and articles authored by MortgageDaily's own reporters.

The formal launch comes as the 30-year fixed rate has fallen each of the past eight weeks, according to the U.S. Mortgage Market Index from Mortech Inc. and MortgageDaily.com. Last week's 30-year rate of 4.651% was the lowest this year.

A disappointing employment report helped bond yields fall Friday, likely leaving mortgage rates even lower in this week's upcoming reports.

Continued instability in the Mideast, concerns about European economies and a floundering economic recovery at home have the prospect of Treasury yields -- and corresponding mortgage rates -- hanging in historically low territory even longer.

The decline in rates, combined with increasingly low home prices in many parts of the country, is a boon for the ailing real estate market because of the rising number of renters who see homeownership as a more affordable option -- especially after factoring in tax benefits.

With lending requirements having become more stringent since the financial crisis, consumers who understand the real estate finance process can make better-informed decisions that lead to the most favorable mortgage terms.

Federal requirements are rapidly evolving on a daily basis for loan originators, mortgage bankers and servicers, and the new publication can help consumers better navigate this increasingly complex market.

The business-to-consumer news venture will be supported by advertising.

Information about an RSS feed for the consumer site can be found at http://www.mortgagedaily.com/Consumers/RssFeed.asp.

About MortgageDaily.com

Founded in 1998, MortgageDaily.com provides online mortgage news, mortgage statistics and analysis for the mortgage industry and has been cited by many national news publications.

CONTACT:
Holly Himelright
NewsAlert@MortgageDaily.com
3811-700 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
214.521.1300

SOURCE  MortgageDaily.com

MortgageDaily.com

Freelancer.com Launches World's Largest and Most Profitable Logo Crowdsourcing Site for Designers

Freelancer.com creates the world's largest and most lucrative contest site for its 600,000 plus designers, with commissions as low as 3%

SYDNEY, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Freelancer.com, the world's largest online outsourcing marketplace, today announced the launch of the biggest and most lucrative logo crowdsourcing site in the world.

Speaking at the launch, CEO Matt Barrie said, "Over 600,000 of our 2.6 million freelancers are designers, more than any other freelance or design marketplace. Combined with over 320,000 design projects completed to date, and more than 12,000 design projects being posted each month, our logo marketplace is the largest in the world. With commissions starting at only 3% for gold members, our new marketplace is also the most lucrative in the world for designers."

Graphic design is one of the most popular categories on Freelancer.com. Of the one million plus projects that have been posted on the site, almost a third have been design-specific. The new crowdsourcing site capitalizes on this strength.

"You simply post a brief of what you want. Almost immediately, you will start getting submissions. When you've found the design you like, you award the winner and collect your files.  The two contests we currently have running on the platform have already received over 6000 submissions, and it's only been a week!" Matt Barrie said.

A contest puts the power into the hands of the buyer. Through crowdsourcing, you offer a prize and designers around the world compete via their entries in the contest. Contests give you options where you can view many different interpretations of possible logos or branding. No agency can compete with the diversity of choice this offers.

"If you need a logo hold a contest on Freelancer.com. We have more designers than anyone else, greater market depth and charge lower commissions resulting in higher payouts to designers. For only US$290 you can see hundreds of great designs," Barrie concluded.

To launch a contest, visit http://www.freelancer.com/contest/welcome/

About Freelancer.com

Webby award winning Freelancer.com is the largest outsourcing marketplace in the world. Freelancer.com connects small business owners and entrepreneurs with over 2.5 million freelancers to get just about any job done. Through our website, employers can hire freelancers to work in areas such as software, writing, data entry and design right through to engineering and the sciences, sales & marketing and accounting & legal services. The average job is under US$200, making Freelancer.com extremely cost effective for small businesses, which often need a wide variety of jobs done, but cannot justify the expense of hiring full time.

For more information, contact: 

URL: http://www.freelancer.com

SOURCE  Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com

CONTACT: United States: Chris O'Brien, Communications Manager, +1-917-626-2345, chris@freelancer.com, Twitter: @chrisxobrien

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

Fanatic Fans is Now Available for Download in the Android Market Store

TEMPE, Ariz., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calibrus, Inc., located in Tempe, Arizona, a development company in Social Media, Mobile Applications and leader in Third Party Verification Services (TPV) announces Fanatic Fans mobile application is now available for download in the Android Market.  The Fanatic Fans application provides an easy and entertaining way to interact with other fans at sporting events, concerts and other live events.  The Fanatic Fans application also allows users to receive discounts from local and national businesses on such items as tickets, food, drinks and related sports and music items before during and after the events.  Mobile devices that utilize the Android Operating system now have access to Fanatic Fans and the Fanatic Fans app can be found in the Entertainment Category of the Android Market.  Fanatic Fans is free and can be downloaded from the Android Market and iTunes store or you can go to FanaticFans.com and click on the "Download for Android or iPhone icons on the home page and be directed directly to the app for download.

Jeff Holmes, Calibrus, Inc. CEO said, "We are extremely excited to now make available Fanatic Fans for the Android Market.  Having Fanatic Fans available for both Android and iPhone platforms makes it available to over 60% of all Smartphone subscribers.  We will continue to work to bring Fanatic Fans to the largest Smartphone subscriber base possible."

ABOUT CALIBRUS - Calibrus, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CALB) develops products and services in Social Media, Mobile applications, Third Party Verification, Hosted Call Recording and IVR Services. In addition to Fanatic Fans mobile app and FanaticFans.com website, Calibrus operates the JabberMonkey website (http://www.jabbermonkey.com), a premier site for expressing and gathering public opinion on a global scale. For more information on Calibrus visit the Calibrus website at http://www.calibrus.com.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:  Kevin Asher, phone 602.778.7516, kasher@calibrus.com

SOURCE  Calibrus, Inc.

Calibrus, Inc.

Web Site: http://calibrus.com

Getty Images Announces Re-Branding of WireImage Video to Getty Images Entertainment Video

The Industry's Most Comprehensive Entertainment Video Coverage Gets a New Look and New Name

NEW YORK, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Getty Images, a leading creator and distributor of visual content and other media, announced today that WireImage Video will be rebranding as Getty Images Entertainment Video, the industry's most comprehensive video coverage of current entertainment-related events and extensive celebrity video archives.

The rebranding will build upon Getty Images' unparalleled dedication to offering a one-stop-shop solution to access the robust global entertainment content. In addition to this, Getty Images has enhanced its video offering to now include a simplified delivery method with direct clip downloads, 24 hours per day availability in both Phase Alternating Line (PAL) and National Television System Committee (NTSC) formats and extensive high definition (1080i) content.  In addition, Getty Images Entertainment Video will feature immediate download of HD and Web quality EPK video files for editing/posting on websites, instant streaming preview, branded page with customized link, gallery of high resolution event images for download and customized immediate media email blast with link, photos and press release.

"Entertainment imagery has always been a key focus of Getty Images, and we pride ourselves on having the widest range of available entertainment content," said Roxanne Motamedi, Vice President of Entertainment at Getty Images.  "Since the entertainment industry is constantly changing, we understand the importance of evolving with it. We continue to remain dedicated to delivering compelling entertainment content to our customers in all media and formats."

Tour digital archive contains over 350,000 clips dating back to 1985 with more than 4,000 hours of video of clean footage, event atmosphere, celebrity B-roll, red carpet interviews, branded newscasts, event capsules and more.

Getty Images Entertainment Video provides access to content that looks inside more than 1,700 entertainment events annually and 10,000 celebrities.  It provides the insider's view by capturing intimate industry relationships, the hottest parties, movie premieres, film festivals, award shows, concerts, red carpets, celebrity interviews and more.

Getty Images' Entertainment video staff and facilities are available on an assignment basis.  Through its experienced staff of videographers and producers, post-production services and distribution capabilities, Getty Images Entertainment Video can meet the unique video needs of any event, anywhere in the world.

To access Getty Images Entertainment Video, visit http://www.gettyimages.com/editorialfootage.

About Getty Images

Getty Images is one of the world's leading creators and distributors of still imagery, footage and multimedia products, as well as a recognized provider of other forms of premium digital content, including music.  Getty Images serves business customers in more than 100 countries and is the first place creative and media professionals turn to discover purchase and manage images and other digital content.  Its award-winning photographers and imagery help customers produce inspiring work which appears every day in the world's most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and Web sites.  Visit Getty Images at http://www.gettyimages.com to learn more about how the company is advancing the unique role of digital media in communications and business, and enabling creative ideas to come to life.

For further information, please contact:
Jodi Einhorn: Manager, Getty Images
T: 646 613 4121 E: jodi.einhorn@gettyimages.com

SOURCE  Getty Images, Inc.

Getty Images, Inc.

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

IntelliCorp Teams With IBM to Expand SAP Solution Manager Capabilities

Extract SAP® Solution Manager content for use in IBM Rational Enterprise Architecture and IT Planning Solutions.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO/WHAT: IntelliCorp, a worldwide provider of application lifecycle management, business process and data management software for SAP users, today announced that it has teamed with IBM to establish an enhanced reseller agreement for its LiveCapture for SAP Solution Manager on the IBM Rational Software platform. IBM will resell and support the LiveCapture for SAP Solution Manager Software product. When coupled with Rational System Architect, IBM customers will be able to easily harvest company specific business process content held in SAP Solution Manager into an enterprise planning environment. The combined solution allows IBM customers, who are implementing SAP, an enterprise transformation platform that improves overall alignment from business strategy and process to organization information and existing IT infrastructure.

"IntelliCorp's LiveCapture for SAP Solution Manager is a natural match for use with IBM's Rational System Architect," said Jerome Klajbor, IntelliCorp's CEO. "Combined, the two products provide invaluable insight into how enterprise architecture translates into business processes that are supported by SAP applications." 

"Large investments by SAP customers are often made to enable a vital business transformation with impacts that ripple across the organization," said Michael Loria, Vice President, Business Development, IBM Rational Software. "By integrating IntelliCorp's LiveCapture for SAP Solution Manager with Rational System Architect, IBM is able to provide our customers with a reliable enterprise architecture platform that guides transformation decisions with maximum return."

"IntelliCorp is committed to working with IBM to extend the use of IntelliCorp's best-of-breed SAP technology into System Architect and beyond," explained Christopher Trueman, IntelliCorp's CTO. "The benefits for users are clear: a unified product set that lets organizations scale to a meaningful enterprise architecture in a seamless manner."

IntelliCorp will showcase LiveCapture for SAP Solution Manager with demos and technical presentations at booth #120 during IBM Innovate June 5-9, Orlando.

WHEN: June 6th 2011

WHERE: Orlando, FL.

About IntelliCorp, Inc.

IntelliCorp provides SAP application lifecycle management, business process management and data management solutions for SAP customers and partners. IntelliCorp's LiveCompare, LiveModel and LiveInterface products automate the analysis of SAP systems and are SAP Integration Certified.  Founded in 1980, IntelliCorp is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, has offices throughout the US and Europe, and maintains partner and distributor relationships worldwide.  For product or partnership information, email sales-info@intellicorp.com, or call 508-621-1600 in the US and +44 (0) 1454 454 100 in EMEA.  http://www.intellicorp.com

© 2011 IntelliCorp.  IntelliCorp is a registered trademark of IntelliCorp, Inc.  LiveCompare, LiveModel and LiveInterface are registered trademarks or service marks of IntelliCorp, Inc. in the United States and elsewhere in the world.  SAP, SAP products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  IntelliCorp

IntelliCorp

CONTACT: Emma Dowey of IntelliCorp, +44 1454 454 104, edowey@intellicorp.com

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

A Monster British Success: Moshi Monsters Hits 50 Million Registered Users Worldwide

LONDON, June 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - From Zero to 50 Million in Three Years

    - Over Half of UK Kids own a Moshi Monster

    - With Photo

    Global children's entertainment phenomenon Moshi Monsters
today announces it has reached 50 million registered users worldwide, just
three years after it launched.

    In a remarkable turn-around story Mind Candy, the UK business
behind the brand, has risen from near bankruptcy in 2008 to being one of the
fastest growing start-ups to emerge out of Europe. Regularly highlighted
amongst the UK businesses to watch in the London Tech scene, Mind Candy is
now highly profitable and on course to generate over GBP60million in total
gross retail sales of all Moshi Monsters related products in 2011.

    Moshi Monsters - a combination of Tamogotchi-style digital
creatures that children can nurture and care for, and Facebook-style social
networking in a safe environment, has become one of the country's
fastest-growing and most successful online phenomena. The brand has
experienced rapid growth worldwide with users in over 150 countries and one
new sign up every second.

    Over half of all UK children aged 6-12 own a Moshi Monster.
The figures are much the same in Australia and New Zealand and the US is
catching up with 15 million registered users and targeting 1 in 3 children in
the US by the end of the year.

    Moshi Monsters is a new form of children's entertainment. The
website forms the heart of the experience, which combines adoptable pet
monsters, safe social networking, games, missions and educational puzzles.

    Following its online popularity, the brand has made a
successful transition into the offline world with the launch of best-selling
toys, books, video games, trading cards and the UK's largest selling kids
magazine. Consumer products are currently being rolled out globally. Beyond
that, Mind Candy is also currently in talks regarding music projects, live
tours, a revolutionary TV platform and a Moshi movie.

    "We're thrilled to see Moshi Monsters experience such rapid
growth across the globe" said Michael Acton Smith, CEO and founder of Mind
Candy. "We've hit 50 million users and have even more ambitious plans ahead.
Our vision is to build the largest entertainment brand in the world for this
new digital generation of kids."

    Notes to editors

    About Moshi Monsters(TM)

    Designed for kids aged 6-12yrs, Moshi Monsters is a
free-to-play, fun-filled world of adoptable pet monsters. Players choose from
one of six virtual pet monsters - Furi, Poppet, Diavlo, Zommer, Luvli and
Katsuma - that they can create, name and nurture. Once their pet has been
customized, players can navigate their way around Monstro City, taking the
daily puzzle challenge to earn 'Rox' (virtual currency), playing games,
solving Super Moshi Missions, personalizing their room, showing off their
artwork, reading stories and communicating with friends in a safe
environment.

    Over 50 million monsters have been created to date and over
two million new players are joining each month making Moshi Monsters one of
the world's fastest growing children's sites in the world! To date, more than
380m educational puzzles have been played and over one million virtual items
are sold each day! For more information visit http://www.moshimonsters.com

    About Mind Candy

    Online gaming and entertainment company, Mind Candy was
founded by internet entrepreneur Michael Acton Smith (CEO) in 2004. The
company created Moshi Monsters, which has 50m players around the world
and is now expanding rapidly offline into books, toys, trading cards, TV and
film. Mind Candy's first project was the Transmedia game Perplex City that
played out across different media including websites, text messages,
magazines, live events, skywriting and multiple helicopters. Prior to Mind
Candy, Michael co-founded http://Firebox.com/ (online retailer of gadgets,
games and gifts), Berwickstock (boutique music festival) and Second Chance
Tuesday (events to connect technology investors with entrepreneurs).

    A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA Photowire.
It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or viewed at
http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk

   
    For further information:
    Nicola Duarte, Head of PR - Mind Candy
    E: nicola@mindcandy.com
    T: +44-207-501 1926
    M: +44-7810-354103
    Twitter: @nics_duarte

    Press office team - 77PR
    E: moshi@77pr.co.uk
    T: +44-207-492-0977

Source: Mind Candy

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Touchstone CRM Asks the Question is CRM the Answer?

LONDON, June 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Touchstone CRM, an award winning IT solutions and services provider and
one of the UK's top Microsoft Gold partners, continues investment to ramp up
its CRM practice as demand for technology soars.

    Following the successful launch of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011,
Touchstone CRM will be hosting an exclusive seminar at Microsoft's offices in
London on 24th June 2011. The seminar will give delegates access to a host of
experts who can answer the question: 'Is CRM the answer?' The seminar will
showcase the collaborative features and benefits of Microsoft Dynamics CRM
2011 and its vast capabilities, tailored to meet specific business and
functional requirements. The event will be highly interactive and aims to
educate delegates on the right solution for their business whether
'in-the-cloud' or 'on-premise'.

    Dean Carroll, Head of Touchstone CRM, comments: "We will be investing
heavily in our CRM strategy this year. Many organisations across the UK
suffer from poor access to their data and are looking for a solution to cure
the headache of data management. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 offers that and
so much more, including social media integration. We're expecting a sharp
spike in demand as organisations try to maintain competitive advantage in
crowded markets."

    Specific new features and benefits of CRM 2011 that customers take
advantage of include:

    - Dashboards - Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 includes impressive dashboards
which can be individually tailored to show only the information a user
requires.

    - Enhanced Familiarity - Experience shows that with Microsoft solutions,
there is greater user uptake because the software has the look and feel of
applications they already use.

    - Role Tailored Client - customising the solution, according to
individual roles.

    - SharePoint Integration - Out of the box integration with SharePoint,
making it even easier to share information with employees and customers
alike.

    - Enterprise Search - To quickly and easily find people and engage with
stakeholders, prospects and customers.

    According to Nucleus Research 'Technology Value Matrix: CRM 2011',
Microsoft Dynamics CRM qualifies as one of the core leaders in the value
matrix, the degree of usability, functionality and the ability to support a
global customer base makes it extremely attractive to the market.

    "We are looking forward to meeting the increased demand from our
customers and prospects for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 and believe that
Touchstone CRM is in prime position to help customers get the most out of
their CRM projects, as well as other business integrations," Carroll added.

    Touchstone CRM is part of Touchstone Group. Incorporated in 1982, the
Group has more than 1,100 active customers and employs over 170 staff with
market-leading experience in delivering successful projects. International
recognitions include the Microsoft President's Club 2010, Inner Circle for
Microsoft Dynamics 2010 and most recently awarded a Microsoft Partner
Excellence Award 2011.

    "Touchstone CRM are pioneers of adopting and successfully deploying fully
integrated CRM solutions across the UK. The on-going investment in their
consultancy and support services uniquely positions them to be one of the
most valued partners of Microsoft" said Keith Birch, Managing Director,
Touchstone Group.

    To register for the Touchstone Event 'Is CRM the answer? - seminar please
visit:
http://www.touchstone.co.uk/news__events/events/crm_is_the_answerseminar.aspx

    About Touchstone CRM

    Touchstone CRM - a smarter alternative to traditional CRM consultancy and
support services. Helping support over 1000 active customers we pride
ourselves in leading the market and working with the best-in-class, scalable
and innovative technology providers. For further information, visit
http://www.touchstone.co.uk/crm

    Contact Information: Natalie Edwards, Touchstone CRM Marketing
Department, natalie.edwards@touchstone.co.uk, http://www.touchstone.co.uk,
Tel +44(0)1923-652-100

Source: Touchstone CRM Ltd

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I'd definately be interested in terminating my cable service and use Microsoft's if it's any good. Even more if it's reasonably priced. Hopefully, for those who have LIVE, it won't be too much more. It's only rumored though.....

Quote

"Rumors abound that another tier of Xbox Live will add subscription TV service.

Winrumors is reporting that an anonymous source has brought them news of some big changes on the way to Xbox Live. Specifically, Microsoft's E3 press conference is said to have an announcement regarding the new Xbox Live Diamond service, which will add IPTV services to Xbox Live users"

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/06/04/report-xbox-live-diamond-on-the-way.aspx

There's no question that everything is moving in the way of touchscreen. Windows 8 is finally going to capitalize on it. Microsoft seems to really want to unify the OS on all devices. Something that Google hasn't done with Android and Apple has somewhat done with iOS. It appears to take a lot from Windows Phone 7.

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"The video does a good job of showing just how different the new system will be. Optimized for touch-screens, but still purported to be friendly to mouse and keyboard users, Windows 8 appears to abandon many of the legacy interface ideas that have been around for years."

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/06/04/see-windows-8-interface-in-action.aspx

Deepchip Ranks IC Manage's IP Central as #1 Must-See Product at DAC 2011

LOS GATOS, Calif., June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IC Manage, Inc. announced that John Cooley/Deepchip.com ranked IC Manage's GDP-IP Central as the #1 must-see product at the Design Automation Conference 2011. http://www.deepchip.com/gadfly/gad060211.html

WHO: IC Manage, Inc. provides high performance design management solutions for companies to efficiently collaborate on single and multi-site designs and obtain maximum IP reuse.

WHAT: IC Manage Global Design Platform (GDP) has been extended to include IP Central, an open platform for maximizing IP Reuse. Design and verification teams can use IP Central to rapidly publish and integrate IP into existing flows, and to trace bug dependencies. Internal and third party IP can be imported to or linked with IP Central from multiple commercial and open source design management systems, as well as internal revision control systems. http://icmanage.com/press_releases/IP-Central-IP-Reuse-pr-rel.pdf

WHEN/WHERE: Design Automation Conference (DAC), San Diego Convention Center,

San Diego, Calif. June 6-9, IC Manage Booth 1617.

SOURCE  IC Manage, Inc.

IC Manage, Inc.

CONTACT: Gloria Nichols, +1-650-560-9002, gloria@launchm.com

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

Sony Online Entertainment Announces PAYDAY: The Heist(TM) for the PC and PlayStation®3 System

Action-Packed, High-Stakes Heists and Cooperative Gameplay Turn Up the Heat on the First Person Shooter Genre

SAN DIEGO, June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced PAYDAY: The Heist, a high-intensity squad-based first person shooter where players take on the role of a hardened career criminal pulling death-defying heists in the never-ending pursuit of the next "big score." Quick wit, an equally fast trigger finger and above all teamwork are the rules of engagement in PAYDAY: The Heist, available later this year on the PlayStation®Network and PC systems via digital download.

"As a leading publisher of independent titles for both the PlayStation®Network and PC, SOE continues to innovate in the digital space with new titles that engage players with high-energy, multi-faceted gameplay experiences," said Christopher Sturr, Executive Director of Business Development, SOE. "PAYDAY: The Heist is a premier quality downloadable game designed to deliver a unique spin on the first person shooter genre. As an intense, gritty and unapologetic episodic cooperative shooter, PAYDAY is packed with cocky attitude, epic Hollywood-inspired action and endless replayability."

Players will embark on a spectacular crime spree of six heart stopping heists, including blasting their way through a downtown bank vault robbery, managing hostages in an armored car hijacking and even a midnight infiltration of a top-secret, high-security facility. Additionally, PAYDAY: The Heist challenges players with dynamic environments and adaptive enemy tactics -- meaning no scenario will ever play out the same way twice. Teamwork is essential to ensure crew members provide cover under fire, guard key access points, break through various security measures and keep civilians in check. Survive wave after wave of the best that law enforcement can deploy as they shift strategies in response to player actions and gameplay style.

PAYDAY: The Heist was created by OVERKILL Software and will be published by Sony Online Entertainment.  The game will be unveiled in SOE's booth at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) industry trade show, taking place June 7-9 in Los Angeles.

Media assets are available here: http://www.soepress.com/release.asp?i=416

KEY FEATURES 

    --  Six High-Intensity Heists: Whether you're blowing the roof off a
        building to extract a safe via helicopter or emptying the vault at the
        First World Bank, these action-packed heists will have players on edge
        and always checking their six.
    --  Interactive Co-op Gameplay: Whether AI or live, your crew of four must
        operate as one to bring get the "big score." Sharing extra ammo and med
        kits, helping regen wounded partners, guarding key positions, taking
        civilian hostages or cracking through various security measures -- it's
        all for one and one for all.
    --  Endless Replayability: Dynamic environments, adaptive enemy behavior,
        shifting entry points, FBI agents repelling down on ropes through the
        skylights, SWAT teams crashing through the windows and special units
        crawling through the ventilation shafts makes each play-through of every
        heist a unique fight.
    --  Massive Character Progression Tree: Players choose a specialty --
        assault, sharpshooter or support -- to gain weapons and equipment that
        fit their preferred form of violence. Unlock trip mines, silenced
        pistols, machine guns and much, much more.
    --  Shout Out Button: Players need to be vocal and shout commands and
        directions to the co-op crew, as well as hostages and the police if they
        want to survive to spend their cut of the take.
    --  Hostage Trading: Hostages can be a lifeline. If anyone in the crew is
        taken into custody, trade hostages to get crew members back and increase
        the odds of completing your objectives.
    --  PlayStation® or PC: For keyboard and mouse marksman, as well as
        handheld controller snipers, PAYDAY is the uber-FPS for a high intensity
        shooter fix.
    --  More DLC: Additional heists, weapons and equipment means PAYDAY -- a
        digitally distributed AAA quality title for less than half the price of
        a retail game -- is total OVERKILL.

PAYDAY: The Heist is not yet rated, but an M (Mature) rating is anticipated as the game may contain content inappropriate for children. Visit http://www.esrb.org for rating information.

About SOE

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games.  Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, Champions of Norrath®, PlanetSide®, Free Realms®, Clone Wars Adventures(TM), and DC Universe Online(TM), SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms.  SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages.  To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Untold Legends,Legendsof Norrath, and Free Realms are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

For more information about OVERKILL Software visit http://www.overkillsoftware.com

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, +1-858-577-3033

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