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Verizon Wireless to Launch 4G LTE in Harrisburg June 16

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that it is bringing the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 16.  Residents in the City of Harrisburg, including the east and west shores, Camp Hill, Hershey, portions of Dauphin and Cumberland counties and at Harrisburg International Airport that have 4G LTE smartphones, laptop modems and hot spots will be able to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network. 

In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.  Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage, currently offering service in 55 metropolitan areas.  The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.   

As the first wireless company in the world to broadly deploy game-changing 4G LTE technology, Verizon Wireless is committed to building its 4G network with the same performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized.  Verizon Wireless' consistent focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year.  The company's 700 MHz spectrum gives Verizon Wireless specific advantages with 4G, including a contiguous, nationwide network license. 

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network. 

About Verizon Wireless

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

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National Instruments Acquires Phase Matrix, Inc.

Acquisition Adds High-Frequency RF and Microwave Products to NI Platform

AUSTIN, Texas, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced its acquisition of Phase Matrix, Inc. (PMI). The acquisition brings key RF talent, technologies and manufacturing capabilities to NI and will significantly increase the capability of NI products in high-frequency RF and microwave applications, extending the frequency range of NI products to 26.5 GHz and beyond. Phase Matrix will continue to operate under the name "Phase Matrix, Inc." as a wholly owned NI subsidiary and will continue to design and manufacture RF and microwave test and measurement instruments, subsystems and components. Phase Matrix founders, Pete Pragastis and Charanbir Mahal, will remain with the company as the general manager and chief technology officer, respectively.

"NI has been the leading supplier of PXI modular instrumentation for over a decade, and our significant investments in the development of our PXI RF platform have helped our customers build faster and more efficient RF test systems," said Dr. James Truchard, president, CEO and cofounder of National Instruments. "Phase Matrix will help NI significantly accelerate the deployment of high-performance RF and wireless technologies for both R&D and production test applications."

As NI works to drive growth of its PXI RF products, Phase Matrix will contribute critical experienced RF talent, technologies and manufacturing capabilities. NI and Phase Matrix have worked together for a number of years and, for some time, NI has been interested in adding Phase Matrix capabilities to the NI portfolio. Phase Matrix will also continue to sell directly to customers and OEMs, who should continue to contact Phase Matrix, or its distributors, for sales, support and service needs for all current product offerings.

"Phase Matrix is excited to become part of the National Instruments family," said Pete Pragastis, general manager of Phase Matrix. "We believe our expertise in modular instrumentation, fast-switching synthesizers and high-frequency microwave components will complement the NI platform, and Phase Matrix looks forward to collaborating on products that will extend the current NI product offering into higher-frequency applications."

The purchase price was approximately $38 million, and the other transaction terms are not being disclosed.

Conference Call Information

Interested parties can listen to the conference call today, May 23, beginning at noon CDT, at http://www.ni.com/call. Replay information is available by calling (888) 203-1112, confirmation code #1927872, shortly after the call through May 28, at 3:00 p.m. CDT.

Cautionary Statement

The statements in this release relating to the expected benefits of the acquisition, post-acquisition plans for the Phase Matrix business, significantly increasing the capabilities of NI and significantly accelerating the deployment of RF and wireless technologies are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to our ability to successfully collaborate with Phase Matrix and integrate the business of Phase Matrix, changes in demand or market acceptance of Phase Matrix products and technology, changes in demand or market acceptance of our products and the products of our customers, competitive developments and our ability to retain Phase Matrix employees. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to the filings of NI on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Stockholders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after the date of this press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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. (NATI-G)

About Phase Matrix Inc.

Phase Matrix, Inc. is a privately held company in San Jose, California, that designs and manufactures RF and microwave test-and-measurement (T&M) instruments, subsystems and components. PMI, which was founded in 1999, is comprised of highly experienced employees who have successfully designed and sold high-quality RF and microwave products for both the commercial and military industries. PMI's R&D and manufacturing teams include several industry-experienced individuals who are developing state of the art technologies for modular instrumentation, fast-switching synthesizers, and high-frequency microwave components. For more information visit http://www.phasematrix.com

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

Editor Contact: Trisha McDonell, (512) 683-6215
Investor Contact: Caitlin Cooper, (512) 683-8456

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NETGEAR Announces Worldwide Availability of the Ultimate Home DSL Gateway with Breakthrough Technology

Delivering the first dual-core processor in a home router, the NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router also offers 2 USB ports, CD-less installation and an Ethernet WAN option for Fiber/Cable broadband access

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced worldwide availability of the N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (DGND3700), the Ultimate Home DSL Gateway. The N600 Home DSL gateway brings together in one convenient, power-packed device a high-speed ADSL2+ modem plus an improved version of NETGEAR's acclaimed Ultimate Networking Machine wireless router (WNDR3700) to meet the demanding needs of today's advanced home networks.

Speed is built into the N600 Home DSL Gateway - from the ground up. With the first dual-core processor in a home router, response time is lightning-fast - even when running the most intense applications simultaneously.

Wireless range and capacity are maximized with support for simultaneous 802.11n dual band networking at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, providing two completely separate networks for data and video traffic to avoid network overcrowding and loss of data in transmission. The 5 GHz band in particular provides a less interference-prone channel suitable for streaming high-definition video and for networked gaming.

Intelligent quality of service lets consumers give priority to video streams, games and other rich-media applications for uninterrupted enjoyment, as well as giving priority to designated devices on the network.

The N600 Home DSL Gateway supports NETGEAR ReadySHARE(TM) technology through two USB ports, transforming standard external USB hard drives into shared storage for access by everyone on the home network. In addition, the N600 is DLNA certified, for streaming video or music from the external USB hard drive to any DLNA-complaint media player such as an Internet-enabled TV.

The N600 Home DSL Gateway is also future proof, with a separate gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting to either high-speed cable or fiber optic broadband modems. This gives consumers the option to keep using their same Ultimate Home DSL Gateway for cable or fiber Internet service without the need to reconfigure their home networks should they choose at some point to switch from their ADSL service.

And there's more:

    --  NETGEAR Live Parental Controls provide a centralized, flexible and
        reliable parental control solution for all the devices on the network,
        including Windows PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets, giving children
        and teenagers a safe environment for online activities - with no
        subscription required!
    --  Guest network support allows visitors to go online without having to be
        given the home network password and without gaining access to computers,
        printers, storage drives and other devices on the home network.
    --  A broadband usage meter flags when data consumption is reaching monthly
        limits, avoiding costly overage fees for consumers with metered service
        plans.
    --  Easy set up and control, with CD-less install, so the N600 can be
        configured by any computer on the network - and even from tablets,
        netbooks, and smartphones.

The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router is compatible with all major DSL service providers and is a great value compared to separately buying or upgrading a DSL modem and wireless router.

The new Ultimate Home DSL Gateway joins NETGEAR's growing family of high-performance routers, including the acclaimed N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR3700), which recently won the coveted "Editor's Choice" award from PCMag.com. "There are a few qualities that make a router an Editors' Choice: a simple setup process, a strong feature set, and excellent throughput," the magazine said. "Many wireless routers have one or maybe two of those features, but the WNDR3700 has them all . . . (with) breakneck throughput rates that easily outpace the competition." The router in the new N600 Home DSL gateway further raises the bar on performance and innovation by adding a second USB port, a dual-core processor and an internal ADSL2+ modem.

"We call the N600 the Ultimate Home DSL Gateway because it offers the best of everything in one package - a fast ADSL2+ modem, maximum-range 802.11n networking simultaneously on two frequency bands, a high-performance dual-core processor, future-proof gigabit-connectivity for cable and fiber access, support for a shared media library and all the features required to fully enjoy the many possibilities of today's advanced home networks," said Sandeep Harpalani, Senior Product Line Manager for Wireless Networking at NETGEAR. "Simply put, there is no better way for high-speed Internet subscribers to get the most from their home network than with the N600."

Pricing and Availability

The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (DGND3700) is now available worldwide from major retailers - in stores and online - with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) in the United States of $199.99.

More information

To learn more about the NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router, please visit http://www.netgear.com/ultimateDSL

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of Big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and through more than 37,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and ReadyShare are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 11 through 29, in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2011. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Verizon Wireless Expands Machine-to-Machine Product Suite with Launch of TeleNav Asset Tracker(TM)

Organizations to Benefit from Enhanced Monitoring, Reporting and Recovery Capabilities of High-Value Shipments and Other Mobile Assets

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SUNNYVALE, Calif.,May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and TeleNav, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV) today announced the availability of TeleNav Asset Tracker.  The product provides enterprise customers, utilizing location-based services (LBS) enabled wireless devices, with near real-time location information, as well as critical activity alerts, for cargo, delivery trucks or other mobile assets.

TeleNav Asset Tracker relies on the Verizon Wireless data network to enable machine-to-machine (M2M) data transfer between the company's portable monitoring devices and TeleNav's servers, making the data available to organizations via a secure, Web-based portal.  With devices in place inside shipments or on mobile assets, management is able to use TeleNav's portal to monitor the location of assets and manage device properties, such as enabling activity alerts.

TeleNav Asset Tracker also provides management with full-featured dynamic maps offering street and satellite views for easy identification of an asset's location.  Real-time alerts can be configured to send notifications when an asset enters or leaves a predetermined geo-fenced area, stops for an extended period of time or if there is a loss of communication with the tracking device.

Organizations can use this real-time location information to enhance supply chain and logistics operations by:

    --  Monitoring the status of high-value shipments in transit between
        warehouses and delivery sites
    --  Triggering specific activities, such as loading dock preparation, when
        cargo enters pre-determined areas to improve supply chain efficiency
    --  Reducing theft and vandalism and increasing asset recovery by triggering
        automatic alerts when cargo moves locations
    --  Providing security for trucks and loads traveling in remote locations or
        in extreme conditions
    --  Accessing detailed historical data on the transit of cargo to support
        customer reporting requirements

Primary beneficiaries of TeleNav's asset tracking technology include manufacturers and distributors involved in shipping of consumer products, apparel, electronics, pharmaceuticals and other high-value goods.

"Many businesses are looking for new methods and products to help them improve the way in which they're able to manage the supply chain from end-to-end," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president, global enterprise marketing, Verizon Wireless.  "In order to achieve that objective, a reliable network is paramount.  TeleNav Asset Tracker provides our enterprise customers with an all encompassing product that gives them the data they need to monitor assets once they hit the road, helping them to better manage their logistics operations, reduce theft and generate the detailed reporting their customers require."

TeleNav Asset Tracker works with the PT200, a portable, rugged tracking device, manufactured by Sendum, that can be placed in packages, containers or mounted to equipment.  The device can be easily moved from one asset or container to another, giving organizations flexibility in what they choose to monitor at any given time.

The Sendum PT200 uses assisted GPS, a technology that combines satellite GPS with cellular tower triangulation data, to provide rapid "first fix" triangulation as well as location information when the device is connected to the Verizon Wireless network but does not have satellite line of sight.  The device is also designed for extreme conditions, working in temperatures ranging from minus 20 degrees to 60 degrees Celsius (minus 4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit).

Additional features include:

    --  Device information, alerts and notifications delivered to the management
        portal via the Verizon Wireless data network
    --  Rechargeable, quick-change, high-capacity lithium ion battery packs
        capable of powering the device for a long duration in the field
    --  Comprehensive reporting - on demand or scheduled reporting cycle
    --  Battery level alert notifications
    --  Geo-fence function to report when assets leave or enter a defined area
    --  Integrated temperature sensor
    --  Intelligent power management which conserves battery life and minimizes
        network usage

"TeleNav Asset Tracker has been well received by a variety of businesses because it provides consistent and accurate location data even in challenging situations, from being placed in a single box as part of a high-value load to tracking a trailer traveling through extreme weather conditions," said Ravi Acharya, director of product marketing for TeleNav Enterprise Mobility.  "Combined with our secure management portal that provides a mapping engine, alerts, route monitoring and device management tools, it gives organizations a high level of control and visibility throughout the supply chain."

TeleNav Asset Tracker is available starting today for Verizon Wireless enterprise customers.  Business customers interested in purchasing TeleNav Asset Tracker can call 1-800-VZW-4BIZ to talk to a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services for business, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/business.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About TeleNav, Inc.

TeleNav, Inc. is a leading provider of consumer location-based services (LBS), enterprise LBS and automotive LBS with more than 23 million paying subscribers as of March 31, 2011. TeleNav's solutions provide consumers, wireless service providers, enterprises and automakers with location-specific, real-time, personalized services such as GPS navigation, local search, mobile advertising, mobile commerce, location tracking and workflow automation. TeleNav's technology is available across more than 600 types of mobile phones, all major mobile phone operating systems and a broad range of wireless network protocols. TeleNav's service providers and partners include AT&T, Bell Mobility, Boost Mobile, China Mobile, Cincinnati Bell, Ford Motor Company, NII Holdings, QNX Software Systems, Rogers, Sprint Nextel, Telcel, T-Mobile UK, T-Mobile USA, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless and Vivo Brazil.

For more information on TeleNav, please visit http://www.telenavtrack.com.  Follow TeleNav on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/telenav or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/telenav.

"TeleNav," "TeleNav Asset Tracker," the TeleNav logo, and "telenav.com" are registered and unregistered trademarks and/or service marks of TeleNav, Inc., unless otherwise noted, all other trademarks, service marks, and logos used in this press release are the trademarks, service marks or logos of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Paul Macchia, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-3019, Paul.Macchia@verizonwireless.com; or Todd Witkemper, TeleNav, Inc., +1-408-306-6677, toddw@telenav.com

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Artificial Life Recruits Beta-Testers for the iSink U Facebook Edition Fleet

LOS ANGELES and HONG KONG, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Artificial Life, Inc., (OTC BB: ALIFE), a leading provider of award-winning mobile technology and applications, announced today that they are recruiting beta-testers for the upcoming title iSink U Facebook Edition which is in its final stages of development.

iSink U Facebook Edition represents Artificial Life's (ALIFE) debut onto the social network platform and will be the Company's first Facebook title set to launch in Q2 2011. iSink U Facebook Edition is a new take on the classic naval strategy game.  It will have all of the gameplay features of the original iSink U game's mobile version while also incorporating new features such as real time multiplay and in-depth customization to enrich the gaming experience.

Gamers interested in participating in the beta-testing for iSink U Facebook Edition may contact the Company at: tester@artificial-life.com to request to be included in the beta-testing roster.

Fans may stay tuned for further news about iSink U Facebook Edition at http://www.artificial-life.com and may also get a sneak peek of the game by visiting the Facebook pages for Artificial Life, Inc. and iSink U.

Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

About Artificial Life, Inc.

Artificial Life, Inc. has been a pioneer in artificial intelligence and mobile technology since its inception in Boston in 1994. We are a public US corporation (OTC BB: ALIFE) with listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: AIF.F; Xetra: AIF.DE) and headquarters and production center in Hong Kong. We have additional offices in Berlin, Germany (EMEA headquarters), Tokyo, Japan, and Santa Monica, USA. Currently our main business areas are: high quality (3D) interactive (massively multiplayer) mobile games, mobile participation television, mobile business applications, our powerful mobile commerce technology platform OPUS-M(TM) and our green IT solutions provided by Green Cortex, Inc. We have won many industry awards for our outstanding technology and products.

    Facebook: http://www.botme.com/ref/alife-fb
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/alifegames
    MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/artificial_life_inc
    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/alifegames

Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition and business prospects. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although such statements are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual market trends or our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to obtain additional funding to operate and grow our business; the unproven potential of our mobile gaming business model; changing consumer preferences and uncertainty of market acceptance of our products; timely adoption and availability of 3G mobile technology; market acceptance for use of mobile handheld devices to play the interactive games; unpredictable mobile game development schedules; our reliance on a relatively small number of brands; our ability to license brands from others; our dependence upon resellers and telecommunication carriers and operators to distribute our products; our ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new or enhanced products in a timely manner; and the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us or by our competitors. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 16, 2010. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.

For more information on ARTIFICIAL LIFE, INC., please contact:
Artificial Life IR and PR Contact:
Adeline Law
Tel: +852-3102-2800
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Eutelsat Announces Distribution Agreement Between Skylogic and Teliasonera for its Tooway(TM) Satellite Broadband Service

PARIS, May 23, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), Europe's
leading satellite operator, today announced a distribution agreement between
its Skylogic subsidiary and TeliaSonera enabling the telecoms giant to
provide the new-generation Tooway(TM) satellite broadband service in Finland.
TeliaSonera will use the Tooway(TM) service, which will be delivered via
Eutelsat's new KA-SAT satellite, to help close the digital divide by
providing high-speed broadband services to customers beyond reach of
terrestrial or wireless networks.

    Under the agreement, the service will roll-out first in
Finland, with TeliaSonera expecting to connect thousands of customers to
Tooway(TM) over the next three years.

    With download speeds of up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds of up
to 4 Mbps, Tooway(TM) satellite broadband will bring fast, reliable and
affordable Internet access for TeliaSonera customers in areas with limited
alternative solutions for broadband. The Tooway(TM) solution consists of a
small satellite dish and a modem connected to the PC giving customers
Internet access with no need for a telephone line.

    This new-generation Tooway(TM) service will be delivered via
Eutelsat's innovative KA-SAT satellite, which was launched in December 2010
and is on track to go into full commercial service mid-2011. With its total
capacity of more than 70 Gbps, KA-SAT ranks as the world's most powerful
spacecraft and, as Europe's first High-Throughput Satellite (HTS), will usher
in a new era of competitively-priced satellite-delivered services for homes
and small businesses across Europe and the Mediterranean Basin. The satellite
forms the cornerstone of a new European satellite infrastructure which
includes eight main satellite gateways across Europe connected to the
Internet by a fibre backbone ring.

    "We are proud and pleased to be able to bring this latest
consumer technology to Finland. For the first time, the service will make
broadband available to all Finns," says TeliaSonera Finland's Managing
Director Juha-Pekka Weckstrom. "We believe that the service will be popular
with users in both sparsely-populated and built-up areas, because we are
convinced that the high data transfer rates and reasonable pricing are an
attractive combination."

    "Already selected to support National Broadband Programmes in
Ireland, Switzerland and Italy, Tooway(TM) is perfectly positioned to serve
the needs of TeliaSonera's customers in rural and urban not spot areas,"
added Arduino Patacchini, CEO of Skylogic. "We are delighted to be working
with TeliaSonera to extend broadband to all, and look forward to building a
close and longstanding partnership which contributes to achieving an
inclusive and high-quality broadband environment in TeliaSonera's markets."

    About TeliaSonera

    TeliaSonera provides network access and telecommunication
services in the Nordic and Baltic countries, the emerging markets of Eurasia,
including Russia and Turkey, and in Spain. TeliaSonera helps people and
companies communicate in an easy, efficient and environmentally friendly way.
Our ambition is to be number one or two in all our markets, providing the
best customer experience, high quality networks and cost efficient
operations. TeliaSonera is also the leading European wholesale provider with
a wholly-owned international carrier network. In 2010, net sales amounted to
SEK 107 billion, EBITDA to SEK 37.7 billion and earnings per share to SEK
4.73. The TeliaSonera share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm and NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki.

    Read more at http://www.teliasonera.com

    About Eutelsat Communications

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

    http://www.eutelsat.com; http://www.tooway.com

Source: Eutelsat Communications

For further information: Press:  Vanessa O'Connor,  Tel. : + 33-1-53-98-37-91,  voconnor@eutelsat.fr ;  Frederique Gautier,  Tel. : + 33-1-53-98-37-91,  fgautier@eutelsat.fr ;  Investors & Analysts, Lisa Finas,  Tel. : +33-1-53-98-35-30,  investors@eutelsat-communications.com

AmericaVotes.biz Unveils Revolutionary 'Insta-Click' System for Elected Officials' Campaign Contributions

ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly a year of research and development, America's first non-partisan "online" Federal, State and Local Referendum Voting System will be launching on Independence Day, July 4th, 2011. In addition to Referendum Voting, this system provides an Elections Module, and a multitude of valuable online voter services not found anywhere else. It is designed to assist America's elected officials in understanding the exact will of the people, and to make politics easy for the average citizen.

According to Chuck Kirkpatrick, AmericaVotes.biz founder and CEO, this System was designed with some very valuable features for Legislator members. "Once lawmakers take a position, they need to spend more time than ever in making sure their constituents are invested and are continually kept informed. To assist them in doing that, our Legislator members will have access to a state-of-the-art voter communication system in which they can send Instant Messages to the constituents in their District, regardless of party affiliation," states Kirkpatrick.

The AmericaVotes.biz system is well researched, and has received great reviews from Google Ventures, the Florida Institute of Technology Marketing Department, S.C.O.R.E., StateNet, and has been embraced by a number of State Economic Development Councils around the U.S. All state and federal legislators will be pre-loaded in the system, and will be provided with a free Presidential Membership, allowing them full access to all features.

"When a Legislator or candidate for office joins AmericaVotes, the system gathers information for campaign contribution purposes. As a Member votes, a pop-up screen asks the Member if they want to contribute to that particular candidate. If they do, they click an amount, click the required acknowledgments, and if they're using the credit card we already have on file, that's all they do," states Karen Wilson, Vice President of Marketing. "Basically it only takes three mouse clicks to make a campaign contribution. And since the contribution is being sent through the AmericaVotes system, a Statistical Report can be generated showing the demographics of contributors. This is truly a very valuable feature to our incumbents and candidate members," adds Wilson.

AmericaVotes will provide a free membership option and has an estimated market of 279 million registered and eligible-to-vote citizens including youth ages 13 and up, and 35 million businesses. Their initial marketing focus will be on the 15 key battleground states. The AmericaVotes.biz System will be released in both English and Spanish, and has an iPhone application under development. Future global marketing will include 28 other Democratic countries.

Utilizing the latest Internet security technology, the long-term goal of AmericaVotes is to enable "online" voting in actual State and Federal Elections, which would provide permanent voting records, greatly increase voter participation, and save the states and localities millions of dollars.

For more information, visit http://www.americavotes.biz

Contact:

Chuck Kirkpatrick
Tel: (407) 601-1597
Cell: (561) 246-1680
Email: chuck@americavotes.biz

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SOURCE  AmericaVotes

AmericaVotes

Web Site: http://www.americavotes.biz

Traffix Opens an LTE Diameter Interoperability Lab and Calls for Participants

Promoting a Vibrant LTE Ecosystem, Traffix Welcomes Vendors and Service Providers to Take Advantage of Remote Testing Facilities in First Full Diameter Lab

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Traffix Systems, the Diameter control plane experts, today announced the establishment of its LTE Diameter Interoperability (IOT) lab and calls for vendors and service providers to participate in testing their products for Diameter conformance standards and for interoperability with specific service provider network requirements.

"The expertise that Traffix has garnered by developing Diameter protocol products since 2005 allows us to contribute time and resources to boost the LTE ecosystem to support service providers in satisfying their customers' mobile data demands," said Ben Volkow, CEO at Traffix Systems.

Interoperability testing is conducted to prove that end-to-end functionality between at least two communicating systems exists as required by those systems' defined base standards. The Traffix LTE Diameter Interoperability (IOT) lab allows for vendors to check for:

    --  Diameter conformance to the latest 3GPP standards
    --  Interoperability with other vendors or service providers
Traffix is supplying a full LTE core environment including more than 50 Diameter interfaces for specific vendors' implementations and various simulators of PCRFs (Policy and Charging Rules Functions), charging applications, HSS, MME, GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) and packet gateways. In addition to conformance with standards, vendors can check performance measurements.

"We believe that ours is the first interoperability testing facility to be established in the market for Diameter conformance standards and specifications. This step is essential in strengthening the LTE ecosystem around the globe. Therefore, we have made participation convenient by remote access and welcome vendors and service providers alike to take advantage of our expertise in Diameter signaling protocol," Volkow added.

The Traffix IOT Laboratory is located at its R&D Center located in Hod HaSharon, Israel. Interested participants are invited to contact IOT@traffixsystems.com.

About Traffix

Traffix is the Diameter control plane expert since 2005. Traffix leads the control plane market with a range of Diameter products deployed at over 100 operators worldwide. Traffix supports telecommunications service providers to build high capacity, high performance data networks for a cost-efficient path to 4G. For more information, visit http://www.traffixsystems.com

Media Contacts:

Traffix Systems

Susan Becker

Phone: +972.54.3094440

Email: susan@traffixsystems.com

SOURCE  Traffix Systems

Traffix Systems

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

Level 3 Launches Wholesale Partner Program

Level 3 Wholesale Partner Program Offers Carriers Dedicated Support to Grow Their Enterprise Business

BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that it has launched the Level 3 Wholesale Partner Program to better enable domestic and international wholesale carriers to resell Level 3's services to their enterprise customers. The program is designed to make it easier for carriers to leverage the Level 3 network as a simple, cost-effective extension of their own network in order to serve enterprise customers in areas outside of their service region.

As carriers compete to serve enterprise customers, the ability to provide a holistic solution that reaches all of the enterprise customers' locations is critical.  Level 3's Wholesale Partner Program enables carriers to accomplish this in a simple, fast and seamless manner. The program offers:

    --  A dedicated Level 3 account team
    --  Flexible and easy-to-use quoting and ordering tools that lets partners
        choose how they want to work with Level 3
    --  Level 3's extensive network coverage and connectivity to the vast
        majority of business demand in the U.S.
    --  Level 3's commitment to provide industry-leading service delivery
        intervals

Partners can also take advantage of Level 3's comprehensive enterprise solution portfolio, including VoIP-enabled unified communications, enterprise WANs, high-performing websites, data center networking, security solutions and adaptive cloud solutions.

"When a wholesale partner wants to deliver a solution to an enterprise, they don't want to worry about cumbersome processes slowing them down," said Andrew Crouch, president of Sales for Level 3. "Level 3's Wholesale Partner Program enables carriers to leverage the Level 3 network quickly and easily to enhance their ability to win in the highly competitive enterprise market."

For more information on Level 3's Wholesale Partner Program and advanced network and service offerings, visit http://www.level3.com.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) is a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. For more information, visit http://www.Level3.com.

© Level 3 Communications, LLC.  All Rights Reserved.  Level 3, Level 3 Communications and the Level 3 Communications Logo  are either registered service marks or service marks of Level 3 Communications, LLC and/or one of its Affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.  Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc.  Any other service names, product names, company names or logos included herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some of the statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to:  the current uncertainty in the global financial markets and the global economy; a discontinuation of the development and expansion of the Internet as a communications medium and marketplace for the distribution and consumption of data and video; and disruptions in the financial markets that could affect Level 3's ability to obtain additional financing.  Additional factors include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to:  increase and maintain the volume of traffic on its network; develop effective business support systems; manage system and network failures or disruptions; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; adapt to rapid technological changes that lead to further competition; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; successfully integrate acquisitions; and meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE  Level 3 Communications, Inc.

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Level 3 Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Monica Martinez, +1-720-888-3991, Monica.Martinez@Level3.com, or Investors, Mark Stoutenberg, +1-720-888-2518, Mark.Stoutenberg@Level3.com

Web Site: http://www.level3.com

GeoCam Pro Launched - Free iOS Application for Video Recording, Geolocation, Timing and Online Sharing

VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdoreStudio Ltd has announced the launch of GeoCam Pro, a new, free iOS application which lets users record, geolocate and time video and automatically upload it to http://www.VeryMinute.com.

AdoreStudio Ltd has just released the new, free application for Apple devices, such as iPhone, iPod and iPad 2. The utility not only records video but also immediately detects its recording time, location and track, then it automatically uploads the clip to http://www.VeryMinute.com. At this video sharing service, each clip is embedded by a media player with geolocation and path displaying functions.

At http://www.VeryMinute.com the program users can share their clips, assigning public status to them, or just store their recordings with private status for personal use. At the same time visitors of the site can watch clips, selecting them, for example, by their recording location and time, or by text tags which the video owner sets. Thus a search query may look like "London, Trafalgar Square, May 22nd, 13:00 - 15:00."

The developers are expecting that the application will principally interest motorists and travelers, as well as bloggers, who like publishing video reports of events in which they participated. Anyhow GeoCam Pro is free and user-friendly, so anyone will find an application for it, especially taking into account that nowadays video sharing is becoming more and more popular.

At the moment, the application GeoCam Pro and the site http://www.VeryMinute.com have Beta status, therefore AdoreStudio is looking for testers from all over the world. Besides working hard on improving the current version for Apple devices, the company is also developing an Android version which is scheduled to be released in June.

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About AdoreStudio Ltd:

The company was founded at the end of 2010 as a game studio, http://www.adoregames.com. Originally it was dedicated to developing and publishing casual PC games. As AdoreStudio is gaining private investors' support, it's extending its activity and adding new projects, such as GeoCam Pro and http://www.VeryMinute.com.

Contact:

Ann Thompson
business@veryminute.com
+1 386-243-7916

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SOURCE  AdoreStudio Ltd

AdoreStudio Ltd

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

PriceGrabber® Adds New Features to Its Android(TM) Mobile Shopping Application

Shoppers now have access to advanced shopping functionality, discount badges, and local brick-and-mortar product availability

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceGrabber®, a part of Experian, is making mobile shopping even easier with an enhanced version of the free(1) PriceGrabber Android(TM) application. This application offers consumers better shopping functionality, discount badges, and brick-and-mortar product availability.

PriceGrabber has increased the functionality of its shopping experience on its Android application. Shoppers are now able to share their favorite products with friends and family via email, Twitter and Facebook. They also can view enlarged product images; review detailed product specifications; and evaluate product offers of new, used or refurbished items.

The PriceGrabber Android app now shows shoppers a discount badge when a product has been heavily discounted. This badge makes it easy for consumers to locate heavily discounted items within the vast array of PriceGrabber product offerings. 

Shoppers can now view the prices of products available in their local brick-and-mortar store from their PriceGrabber Android app. This feature also identifies the stock levels of specific products and gives consumers driving directions to the local store, as well as store hours. Local availability is very useful for shoppers who want to compare prices but may not have time to wait for an item to be shipped.

"At PriceGrabber, we are dedicated to the ongoing innovation and enhancement of our mobile applications," said Graham Jones, general manager of PriceGrabber. "Our commitment to the always-plugged-in consumer is evidenced by our ongoing improvement in the mobile space. We continually strive to create an entertaining and positive connection with our shoppers."

Follow PriceGrabber on Twitter @PriceGrabber.

About PriceGrabber.com
PriceGrabber.com, a part of Experian, is a leading online shopping site with more than 23 million unique shoppers monthly. At PriceGrabber.com, savvy shoppers can instantly find and compare millions of unique products and services across 25 categories with more than 11,000 merchants. Compare products side by side to find the right retailers at the best prices within popular categories, such as Digital Cameras, Electronics, Computers, Clothing, Books, TVs and more. PriceGrabber.com provides shoppers with the right product from the right merchant at the best price anytime, anywhere. Visit us at http://www.pricegrabber.com.

About Experian

Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 80 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft.

Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2011 was US $4.2 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 41 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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

(1) As with any mobile application, carrier data charges may apply.

SOURCE  PriceGrabber.com

PriceGrabber.com

CONTACT: Sharon Banfield, PriceGrabber.com, +1-323-601-1231, sbanfield@pricegrabber.com; or Jennifer Little, Rubenstein Public Relations, +1-212-843-8364, jlittle@rubensteinpr.com

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

GAIN Capital Launches GTX Direct, an FX Prime Brokerage Service for Professional Traders

BEDMINSTER, N.J., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCAP), a global provider of online trading services, announced today the launch of GTX Direct, the new prime brokerage service offering for its electronic communications network (ECN) for institutional and high net worth investors. 

GTX Direct allows qualified investors without an existing FX prime brokerage relationship to leverage GAIN Capital's central clearing facilities in order to access the liquidity available in the GAIN GTX marketplace.  Previously, only clients with existing bank FX prime brokerage relationships could access the best available pricing in the marketplace. 

"GTX Direct is a unique service that addresses the needs of individuals and institutions who are looking for a more diverse pool of liquidity," said Vincent Sangiovanni, chief operating officer, GAIN GTX. "Now, clients can leverage GAIN Capital's longstanding FX trading relationships to trade on all prices in the GTX marketplace, whether from participating banks or other clients, with the added advantage of a short account opening process. Our ability to provide clients with security and transparency of their assets in segregated accounts further enhances the GTX Direct offering," added Mr. Sangiovanni.

GTX Direct is the latest development for GAIN Capital's institutional business, which has experienced strong client and volume growth since its launch in early 2010.  In less than one year, GTX has attracted a deep pool of liquidity providers, including a network of 10 prime brokers and a diverse client base of buy-side traders.

Today, GAIN GTX offers liquidity in more than 50 currency pairs, with precious metals to be added in the next several months. Earlier this year, GAIN GTX expanded its London presence and opened a new office in Singapore to better serve clients in the Asia Pacific region.

About GAIN GTX

GAIN GTX is a fully independent FX ECN featuring advanced execution and order management capabilities, powered by a sophisticated credit engine.  The technology allows users to trade with all GTX participants, not just the traditional liquidity providers, providing a true client-to-client trading experience.   GTX also features robust algorithmic trading capabilities, enabling clients to develop and implement a wide range of buy- and sell-side trading strategies using GTX's Java or FIX-based APIs.  GAIN GTX is also a powerful aggregation tool for the pooling of liquidity into a single user interface.  GTX aggregates streaming executable prices from multiple liquidity sources and automatically displays the best price available, helping to optimize liquidity and ensure best execution.

For further information regarding GAIN GTX, visit http://www.gaingtx.com.

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 Contacts: 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; Gain Investor Relations Contact:  Henry Lyons, GAIN Capital, hlyons@gaincapital.com, +1-908-212-3980

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

Monsoon Commerce's Book Rental Program Is First for Online Marketplaces and Independent Sellers

Textbook rental market is a rapidly growing revenue stream that now is available to sellers as never before

EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Commerce, the world's most advanced online marketplace provider for sellers, announced the first online textbook-rental marketplace. Independent sellers are now enrolling in the new book-rental program, preparing for the fall back-to-school sales season. In July, participating sellers will begin renting textbooks and other books to shoppers on Alibris, Monsoon Commerce's flagship retail marketplace.

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Shoppers--especially college students--are turning to online book rentals to save on textbooks. Current estimates put textbook rentals at nearly 15% of the online textbook market (up from 4% in 2010). In response to this burgeoning demand, Monsoon Commerce's rental program opens up the textbook rental market to independent sellers, who are eager for new channels to increase their revenue.

"Our sellers have wanted to participate in the rapidly growing book rental market," said Brian Elliott, CEO of Monsoon Commerce. "We're always looking to empower our sellers to grow their businesses, so we're launching rentals on Alibris to drive even more sales to sellers during this back-to-school season and beyond. We'll extend the book rental capabilities we've built to our Monsoon Commerce retail partners. It's a win-win situation for all."

There is no additional charge to participate in the innovative textbook-rental program, which was designed for Monsoon Commerce's qualified Gold sellers, as well as new sellers who sign up to sell with Monsoon Commerce. In less than one minute after they're approved for the book rental program, sellers can designate their inventory as rentable on the Alibris marketplace, whose unparalleled selection and competitive pricing make it the ideal marketplace for textbook rentals. Shoppers of all kinds may rent any book listed for rent, including more than textbooks.

"I'm excited to be participating in the book rental program on Alibris," said Mike Holland of "booksandsailboats," a five-star independent seller based in Lithia, Florida. "Now I've got the perfect chance to expand my business into the book rental market and make money on the same book more than once."

About Alibris and Monsoon Commerce

Alibris, a premier online marketplace, is a retail division of Monsoon Commerce, which helps online sellers and retailers grow their sales through online marketplaces. Learn more at http://www.monsooncommerce.com.

SOURCE  Monsoon Commerce

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Monsoon Commerce

CONTACT: Monsoon Commerce, pr@monsooncommerce.com

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

Livescribe(TM) Connect(TM) Makes Handwritten and Spoken Information Easily Shareable with Facebook, Evernote(R), Google(TM) Docs and Email - All from Paper Livescribe Introduces the Affordable GBP99 2GB Echo Smartpen Starter Pack

LONDON, May 23, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Livescribe Inc. (http://www.livescribe.com) today announces Livescribe
Connect, a breakthrough software solution for the Echo(TM) and Pulse(TM)
smartpens. Livescribe Connect makes it simple for users to send their
handwritten notes and recorded audio, as an interactive pencast, to the
people and online applications of their choice - all from paper. Livescribe
also announced the expansion of its smartpen product family with the
introduction of the affordable 2GB Echo smartpen starter pack for GBP99.99.

    Livescribe smartpens digitally capture everything people hear and write.
To play back important information, a customer simply taps anywhere on
handwritten notes in a Livescribe notebook, on a computer, or a mobile
device. With the introduction of Livescribe Connect, consumers can quickly
send pencasts from paper to applications, such as email, Google Docs,
Facebook, Evernote or even their mobile devices, including the Apple(R)
iPad(R) and iPhone(R).

    Livescribe Connect not only makes it simple to share handwritten notes
and recorded audio, as interactive pencasts, but also makes it possible for
anyone to interact with the information as a Pencast PDF. The Pencast PDF
leverages Adobe's ubiquitous, business-standard PDF format - now anyone with
the free Adobe Reader(R) 10 or higher can easily hear, see and share an
interactive Pencast PDF.

    To use Livescribe Connect, users simply draw a line and write the name of
the desired destination, for instance "Evernote" or "Facebook," then tap the
pages or circles sections of a page to send. The next time the smartpen is
docked to a computer, the notes and audio are automatically sent as a
pencast.

    People can also use Livescribe Connect within Livescribe's free desktop
software - simply drag and drop pages of notes to Connector icons to quickly
send or share them.

    Livescribe supports the following connectors:

    - Email Connector: Handwritten notes and audio recordings are emailed
using Microsoft(R) Exchange, Gmail(TM), Hotmail(R), Yahoo!(R) Mail Plus and
AOL.

    - Google Docs Connector: Just by drawing a line and writing "Google Docs"
on paper, anyone working on a collaborative project can quickly share a
pencast

    - Facebook Connector: Now the 500 million people using Facebook have a
new way to share their latest thoughts -as interactive written and spoken
status updates.

    - Evernote Connector: Send pencasts to Evernote to play back, store and
search the information along with other important digital files.

    - Mobile/iPad Connector: Send pencasts right from paper to mobile
devices, including the Apple iPad and iPhone. Play back important information
on-the-go with the tap of a finger.

    - MyLivescribe Connector: All registered customers receive 500MB of free
online storage for their pencasts. With the MyLivescribe connector, customers
can easily upload and store pencasts for convenient access from mobile
devices.

    - Computer Connector: An easy way to save and organize Pencast PDFs and
other supported formats right on a computer - even designate the specific
folder or shared server location where pencasts should be sent.

   
    UK PR Contacts
    Charlotte Priest/Amanda Slayton-Joslin, Honcho PR
    charlotte@honchopr.com /amanda@honchopr.com
    +44(0)7876-222327 / +44(0)7774-601059

Source: Livescribe Inc.

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Kinomap Introduces Geolocation to Facebook

PARIS, May 23, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Kinomap Geolocated Videoplayer Now Integrated Into Facebook

    Kinomap, the only video-sharing platform in the world to offer
synchronized video-map playback, is announcing the integration of its
geolocated videoplayer into Facebook. With a single click of the famous
"like" button in the video description on http://www.kinomap.com, users can
post a thumbnail of the film on their Facebook wall that will then display
playback synchronizing the images and their location on a satellite map.

    "Facebook is the premier platform for sharing. With the explosion of
smartphones equipped with cameras, video has naturally become a way to
illustrate those moments of life we share with friends," explains Laurent
Desmons, the founder of Kinomap. "The GPS function integrated into iPhones,
Android smartphones, and some camcorders lets users enhance their videos by
adding their location to a map, as well as data on the filming conditions.
You can now make a video with Kinomap Maker, upload it and share videos with
your friends - all with a device that fits in the palm of your hand. The only
thing you need is an Internet connection!"

    Friends on Facebook can view posted videos and follow along easily, just
by clicking on the speed/altitude curve, the route on the map or the video
time bar. The data is synchronized by the GPS sensor, which records the
camera's position every second and makes a note of the speed and altitude.
Other sensors are available on the market to include other measurements, such
as the pollution level, G force, radioactivity, atmospheric pressure,
humidity, temperature, wind speed or heart rate, and Kinomap integrates them.

    Designed to add a space and time dimension to users' films, Kinomap Maker
takes Internet video to a new level: users can share special moments with
friends and show not only what they did but also where they did it and under
what conditions.

    There are many applications, including:

    - Filming sports activities

    - Giving directions to a specific place

    - Sharing a hiking itinerary

    - Being a street journalist by filming an event that will be geolocated
and dated: I was there and I can prove it!

    http://www.kinomap.com

    Media relations: glory@b-consulting.com - +33(0)1-46-21-82-03

Source: Kinomap

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GigaMedia Announces US$11 Million Share Repurchase Program

TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) announced today that its board of directors has approved a US$11 million share repurchase program of the company's common stock.

Under the terms of the approved program, GigaMedia may purchase up to US$11 million worth of its issued and outstanding shares beginning from June 1, 2011. The repurchases will be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The purchases will be made subject to restrictions relating to volume, pricing and timing. The timing and extent of any purchases will depend upon market conditions, the trading price of GigaMedia's shares and other factors.

GigaMedia expects to implement this share repurchase program in a manner consistent with market conditions and the interests of the shareholders and in compliance with the company's securities trading policy and relevant Singapore and U.S. laws and regulations. GigaMedia's board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size accordingly.

GigaMedia plans to fund repurchases made under this program from the company's available cash balance. GigaMedia plans to cancel all repurchased shares.

About GigaMedia

GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a major provider of online entertainment software and services. Through its subsidiaries, GigaMedia develops and operates a suite of online games in Asia covering the regions of Greater China and Southeast Asia. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from http://www.gigamedia.com.

The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in June 2010.

SOURCE  GigaMedia Limited

GigaMedia Limited

CONTACT: Brad Miller, Investor Relations Director of GigaMedia Limited, +886-2-2656-8016, or brad.miller@gigamedia.com

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

Kenshoo Social Now Available Globally After Delivering More Than 24 Billion Targeted Ad Impressions on Facebook in Private Beta

LONDON, May 23, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Social Network Advertising Platform Enables Marketers and Agencies to
Manage Targeted Campaigns at Scale

    Kenshoo (http://www.kenshoo.com), a global leader in digital marketing
software, today announced the public release of Kenshoo Social
(http://www.kenshoo.com/social) following an exclusive beta period in which
leading marketers and agencies secured more than 24 billion targeted
advertising impressions on Facebook(R) through the Kenshoo platform.

    Kenshoo Social is an enterprise technology designed to help drive brand
engagement through social network advertising campaigns in a more efficient
and effective manner. After becoming one of the first companies to be granted
access to the Facebook Ads API, Kenshoo quickly launched a beta program for
select blue chip advertisers and agencies to create and optimise Facebook ad
campaigns. Since that time, Kenshoo Social has evolved based on customer
feedback with dedicated research and development around the areas of audience
targeting, bid management, attribution and social metrics optimisation.

    "Kenshoo Social is among the most advanced platform for managing Facebook
ads," said Sam Bloom, GM Interactive at Camelot Communications. "Through the
robust feature-set and sophisticated algorithms, we've seen ROI increases
upwards of 70 percent for some of our clients. The Kenshoo Social graphical
editor also saves our team a ton of time when it comes to setting up targeted
campaigns and pulling actionable reports."

    Kenshoo Social enables advertisers to increase efficiency by identifying
only the most valuable audience segments. Through an intuitive interface and
algorithms customised for Facebook, campaign managers can significantly
reduce time spent setting up campaigns and generating returns from social
media.

    "The emergence of social media, and Facebook in particular, is the next
big bang we've been waiting for in the online space," said Yoav Izhar-Prato,
Kenshoo CEO. "We see social network advertising as a unique play and I'm very
proud of the fresh approach Kenshoo has taken. The Kenshoo Social solution is
a significant leap forward for brands and agencies looking to build a strong
persona and generate demand through the social graph. We'll continue to
iterate and innovate with the product to ensure our customers can harness the
full power of Facebook and other social networks to drive business results."

    About Kenshoo

    Kenshoo is a digital marketing software (http://www.kenshoo.com) company
that engineers technology solutions for search marketing and online
advertising. Kenshoo's global platform delivers the control, automation and
results needed to make better investments across search, social and display
campaigns. Advertisers, agencies and marketing providers use the Kenshoo
EnterpriseTM and Kenshoo LocalTM suites to direct more than $15 billion in
online sales revenue. Kenshoo powers eight of the ten largest ad agency
networks and five of the top ten retailers. With campaigns running in more
than 100 countries, Kenshoo customers include such brands as Barnes & Noble,
CareerBuilder, Facebook, Havas Digital, Hitwise, iREP, John Lewis,
LendingTree, Omnicom Media Group, Sears, Starcom MediaVest Group,
Travelocity, Walgreens, and Zappos. Kenshoo has ten international offices and
is backed by Sequoia Capital and Arts Alliance. Please visit
http://www.Kenshoo.com for more information.

    Facebook(R) is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

   
    Contact
    Jacqui Keep
    +44(0)20-7284-6958
    jkeep@theproffice.com

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Salesforce.com and Toyota Form Strategic Alliance to Build Toyota Friend Social Network for Toyota Customers and Their Cars

Toyota Friend to Be Powered by Salesforce Chatter

TOKYO, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce.com [NYSE: CRM] and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) [NYSE: TM] announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance to build Toyota Friend, a private social network for Toyota customers and their cars. Toyota Friend will be powered by Salesforce Chatter, a private social network used by businesses, and will be offered, first in Japan, initially with Toyota's electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHV) due in 2012.

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Toyota Friend will be a private social network that connects Toyota customers with their cars, their dealership, and with Toyota. Toyota Friend will provide a variety of product and service information as well as essential maintenance tips, creating a rich car ownership experience. For example, if an EV or PHV is running low on battery power, Toyota Friend would notify the driver to re-charge in the form of a "tweet"-like alert. In addition, while Toyota Friend will be a private social network, customers can choose to extend their communication to family, friends, and others through public social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. The service will also be accessible through smart phones, tablet PCs, and other advanced mobile devices.

Regarding the alliance, salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff said:

"Toyota and salesforce.com share a vision to take the auto industry into the future. Social and mobile technologies will transform the car ownership experience, and we are excited to be Toyota's partner in this transformation."

TMC President Akio Toyoda said:

"Social networking services are transforming human interaction and modes of communication. The automobile needs to evolve in step with that transformation. I am always calling for Toyota to make ever-better cars. The alliance that we announce today is an important step forward in achieving that goal."

Salesforce.com is a fast-growing enterprise cloud computing company that has been in operation for more than 12 years. The company has nearly 100,000 customers worldwide, including large enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and government organizations. The company's social, open, and mobile technologies represent the next generation of enterprise cloud computing.

To date, TMC has developed its own telematics services to connect people, cars and their surroundings. Through Toyota Friend, TMC aims to offer its telematics services worldwide. Moving forward, TMC plans to advance toward the realization of future mobility by teaming up proactively with global IT companies.

Although TMC and salesforce.com will launch their partnership with the building of Toyota Friend, in the future the companies plan to develop cloud services for TMC's open platform and create new business opportunities leveraging their respective strengths.

Salesforce.com and TMC will each make investments in Toyota Media Service Co. (TMS), which oversees TMC's global cloud platform development. Salesforce.com will invest 223 million yen and TMC will invest 442 million yen. Microsoft Corporation, which on April 6 announced a strategic partnership with TMC to build a global platform for next generation telematics services, will invest 350 million yen.

About Salesforce.com

Salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company that has transformed the way companies collaborate and communicate. Salesforce.com is leading the effort to bring Cloud 2, the next paradigm for computing, to the enterprise by offering its customers the social collaboration, mobility and openness that are the hallmark of this new world. The company's platform and application services include:

    --  Salesforce Chatter, a private social network for your enterprise
    --  The Sales Cloud, for sales force automation and contact management
    --  The Service Cloud, for customer service and support solutions
    --  Radian6, for social media monitoring and engagement
    --  The Jigsaw Data Cloud, for ensuring data integrity and quality
    --  The Force.com platform, for custom application development
    --  Heroku, for building social and mobile apps in Ruby
    --  The AppExchange, the world's leading marketplace for enterprise cloud
        computing applications

Salesforce.com offers the fastest path to customer success with cloud computing. As of April 30, 2011, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 97,700 customers including Allianz Commercial, Dell, Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE, and SunTrust Banks.

Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit http://salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

"Safe harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:  This press release contains forward-looking statements about the expected release of the Toyota Friend social network.  The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, our results regarding Toyota Friend could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make.  The risks and uncertainties referred to above include - but are not limited to - changes in business plans or in the alliance between salesforce.com and TMC, the novelty of the type of network contemplated as part of Toyota Friend, difficulties or delays in finalizing the business requirements for Toyota Friend, and difficulties or delays in developing the technology contemplated by Toyota Friend.  Further information on these and other factors that could affect the company's financial results is included in the reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the company's Form 10-Q that will be filed for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2011, and our Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.  These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Information section of the company's website at http://www.salesforce.com/investor.  Salesforce.com, inc. assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Copyright (c) 2011 salesforce.com, inc. All rights reserved. Salesforce and the "no software" logo are registered trademarks of salesforce.com, inc., and salesforce.com owns other registered and unregistered trademarks. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Daylan Burlison, salesforce.com, +1-415- 536-4902, dburlison@salesforce.com

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

Verizon to Participate in World IPv6 Day on June 8

Event Will Enable Verizon Customers and Others to Test New Internet Addressing System and Learn About Its Future Benefits

NEW YORK,May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon will join the Internet Society and participate in World IPv6 Day on June 8. The event will give Verizon customers and industry leaders an opportunity to test the new Internet addressing system, IPv6, and learn about its future benefits.

For 24 hours, network service providers, Internet service providers, content delivery networks, website owners, hardware and software manufacturers and others will enable IPv6 on their main services and test its readiness. This is the first global-scale production trial of IPv6.

The industry is moving from the current Internet Protocol version 4, which has been in place since the 1980s, to Internet Protocol version 6 because the pool of IPv4 addresses is nearly depleted. The new IPv6 addressing system will expand the number of possible addresses from approximately 4 billion with IPv4 to roughly 340 trillion trillion trillion IPv6 addresses.

Verizon -- Early Adopter of IPv6

Verizon is a pioneer in developing and delivering IPv6 capabilities to the market. In the mid-1990s, Verizon developed a high-speed network called vBNS (very high speed backbone network service) to support leading-edge IP applications and technologies. This network, which later evolved to vBNS+, was one of the first to carry native IPv6 traffic in 1998.

"As a company with a deep, rich heritage in the Internet and an early adopter of IPv6, Verizon is committed to supporting all customers who are interested in learning about the new IPv6 protocol and the associated benefits," said Jean McManus, executive director of Verizon's Corporate Technology organization. "Whether our customers are residential, small-to-large business or government agencies, most will face some kind of transition to IPv6 over the next several years, and we want to leverage our expertise to help them make the transition as smooth as possible.

"Many Verizon Wireless customers are using IPv6 on the 4G LTE network, while our Verizon enterprise customers are seeking opportunities to begin testing their hardware and software using the new protocol. World IPv6 Day will give everyone an opportunity to participate in the testing and learn more about the benefits and capabilities of IPv6," McManus said.

Throughout the 24 hours of testing, Verizon will have technical teams assigned to identify and troubleshoot any IPv6 issues. The teams also will be checking with others in the industry to see if any trends are developing.  In addition, ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon, will participate with Verizon in World IPv6 Day and focus on security issues.

"With hundreds of companies and organizations from around the world participating, World IPv6 Day is an opportunity for the Internet industry to collaborate and test IPv6 readiness in a real production environment," said Leslie Daigle, Internet Society chief Internet technology officer. "We expect the test flight to provide insight into actual current breadth of IPv6 deployment, any issues that need attention and to provide experience and understanding that will accelerate IPv6 deployment."

IPv6 -- Today and Tomorrow

Moving to IPv6 will enable continued long-term growth for Verizon's IP networks and provide an opportunity for innovative wireless and wireline IP and data services. The company also will be able to open new frontiers for future business growth.

Verizon currently is deploying a technology called "dual-stack" -- which allows simultaneous support of IPv4 and IPv6 -- giving customers the option to access key IP networks and services using either the IPv4 or IPv6 protocol. This also will give business customers flexibility to begin a smooth transition to the new protocol while still conducting regular daily activities.

The most recent service enabled with the IPv6 protocol is Verizon's Internet Dedicated Services, which currently is available in the U.S., Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The company also offers a suite of professional consulting services to help businesses and government agencies tailor a clear and seamless path for IPv6 adoption within their specific operations. Other Verizon products and services in both the consumer and enterprise business units will become IPv6-enabled over the next few years.

(Listen to an audio podcast, featuring Chris Kimm, vice president, Verizon network field operations in Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, to learn more about the business opportunities associated with IPv6.)

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 104 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 196,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Linda Laughlin, Verizon. +1-918-590-5595, linda.laughlin@verizon.com

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New "PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) Remaster" Title Series Available for the PlayStation®3 System

PSP Blockbuster Games Re-mastered to Deliver Rich Gameplay on the PS3 System

TOKYO, May 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that a new "PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) Remaster" title series, PSP titles customized and developed specifically for the PS3 computer entertainment system, will become available as Blu-ray Disc(TM) games starting in the Japanese market.

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"PSP Remaster" titles will deliver rich and immersive gaming experience on the PS3 system through stunning high-definition graphics as well as through additional new features for these titles, such as operability on the PS3 Wireless Controller (SIXAXIS® and DUALSHOCK®3), new add-on content or stereoscopic 3D support*(1).  Users will also be able to utilize the same save data from the original PSP game for the "PSP Remaster" version and enjoy the game on the go with the PSP system and continue the game at home on a large TV screen using PS3.  Ad-hoc mode gameplay will also be supported through "adhoc party for PlayStation Portable" application on the PS3 system*(2).

For Japan, the first "PSP Remaster" title to be introduced will be Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. from Capcom Co., Ltd.  Monster Hunter Portable 3rd for the PSP system is the latest installment of the blockbuster Monster Hunter franchise, which has alone shipped over 4.5 million units in Japan since its release in December 2010.  The graphics of the PS3 version, including monsters, fields, equipment, as well as Felyne Comrades, are more gorgeous and vibrant than ever, and will deliver dynamic gameplay when played on the large TV screens.  SCE, with strong support from software developers and publishers, will deploy various measures to enhance the software title line-up for the PS3 system.

SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment with innovative and exciting new titles.

*1 What content will be supported will depend by titles.

*2. Not all titles will be supported.  Some software title will not function properly depending on the user's network status and or the software feature.  The application is not supported on 20GB model (CECHB00) which does not support Wi-Fi feature.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system.  PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment.  PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.  PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power.  SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

PlayStation, PS3, SIXAXIS and DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  Blu-ray Disc(TM) is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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CONTACT: Corporate Communications of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., mediahotline@playstation.sony.com

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Infosys to Start New Campus in Shanghai

Plans an Investment of US $ 125-150 Million

SHANGHAI, May 21, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Infosys Technologies Ltd. (Infosys) today laid the foundation
stone for its new campus at Zizhu Science and Technology Park in Shanghai,
China. Infosys plans to invest between US$125-150 million in the new campus,
one of the largest investments in China by a software company. Mr. N. R.
Narayana Murthy, Chief Mentor and Chairman of the Board, Infosys, Mr. T.V.
Mohandas Pai, Member of the Board, Infosys, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ambassador of
India to China and Mr. Rangarajan Vellamore, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys
Technologies (China) Co., Ltd. were present at the ceremony.

    The new Shanghai campus will be spread over 15 acres and
developed over a period of 3 years. With an overall seating capacity for 8000
employees, the campus will have state of the art facilities for software
development, labs, data centres, training facilities, food courts, a 1500
seater auditorium, gym, and other recreational facilities. The Shanghai
campus will be the largest overseas software development centre of Infosys
adhering to the highest environmental standards.

    Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy, said, "I
would like to thank the Shanghai Municipal Government and the Chinese
Government for their support in starting this project. As the second largest
economy in the world, China will lead the world in economic growth in the
future and we see exciting times ahead. This large investment is a testimony
to Infosys' commitment to China. As a global company with a presence in over
75 countries, we will use our enhanced capacity here to deliver high quality
consulting and software services to the global markets as well as to our
clients in China."

    Rangarajan Vellamore, CEO, Infosys Technologies (China) Co.,
Ltd, said, "We have been in China for the past 7 years and have created a
high quality capability to address the global and local markets. We have
invested heavily in technology, training and people to derive a strategic
advantage in our capabilities. With this large investment and enhanced
capability we will aim to lead service capability out of China to the global
and local markets for business transformation and operations. When this
campus is completed we expect to have over 10,000 employees in Shanghai
alone."

    Infosys China was incorporated in 2004 and had revenues of
over US $ 78 million in fiscal year 2011. The company has invested in world
class development centers in Shanghai Pudong Zhangjiang HiTech Park, Hangzhou
Binjiang HiTech Park, Beijing China Oversea Plaza, a sales office in Hong
Kong and a global education center in Jiaxing Science city. Infosys China
employs over 3300 people in China and has already invested US $ 23 million in
capital and has office space for 4200 people in China.

    About Infosys Technologies Ltd

    Many of the world's most successful organizations rely on the
130,000 people of Infosys to deliver measurable business value. Infosys
provides business consulting, technology, engineering and outsourcing
services to help clients in over 30 countries build tomorrow's enterprise.

    For more information about Infosys (NASDAQ: INFY), visit
http://www.infosys.com

    Safe Harbor

    Certain statements in this release concerning our future
growth prospects are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties
relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and
uncertainties regarding fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign
exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT
services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage
increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled
professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame
contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry
segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations,
reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in
telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully
complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our
service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made
strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal
incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions
on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, and unauthorized use
of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our
industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are
more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission
filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2011 and on Form 6-K for the quarters ended June 30, 2010,
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2010.These filings are available at
http://www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written
and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the
company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports
to shareholders. The company does not undertake to update any forward-looking
statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the
company.

   
    For further information please contact:

    China
    Jenny Hu
    Infosys China
    Jenny_Hu@infosys.com

    The Americas                          Asia Pacific
    Peter McLaughlin                      Priyanka Waghre
    Infosys Technologies Ltd, US          Infosys Technologies Ltd, India
    Phone: +1-213-622-4949, Ext 206       Phone: +91-80-2852-0261 ext64999
    Peter_McLaughlin@infosys.com          Priyanka_Waghre@infosys.com

    Australia                             EMEA
    Cristin Balog                         Antonia Maneta
    Infosys Technologies Ltd, Australia   Infosys Technologies Ltd, UK
    Phone : +61-3-9860-2277               Phone: +44(0)207-715-3499
    Cristin_Balog@infosys.com             Antonia_Maneta@infosys.com

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Hospitality Social Launches First Solution Available to the Hospitality Industry that Connects Interactive Wine Lists, a Rewards Network and a Social Media Strategy

Winning Strategy Increases Existing Business While Driving New Business

Product Roadmap Plans Hundreds of Rewards with Fully Interactive Menu

CHICAGO and NAPLES, Fla., May 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the NRA Show 2011 opened today in Chicago so did Hospitality Social.  For the first time, attendees got a glimpse of the future and how Apple Computer, Inc. iPads or Android tablets will revolutionize the experiences that hospitality venues can offer their guests.  By carefully weaving the dining experience together with expert wine pairings, menu selections, hospitality rewards and social media 'buzz' the strategy gives a unique and exciting option for venues looking to increase existing business and drive new business.

"Hospitality Social is the first company that we have seen to connect all the dots," said Richard Rosenthal, President of the Max Restaurant Group in Hartford, CT.  "Word of mouth has traditionally been the most important focus for restauranteurs and hospitality executives.  Social media now makes that viral.  The form factor of a pad versus a terminal just makes too much sense.  Combining this with expert advice to improve the dining experience will give a significant advantage to any venue that has it."

Convergence:  A Shifting Industry

Every day, billions of dollars are spent in the hospitality industry based on social networking. However, the landscape is changing, and the focus is moving from terminals to pads. By 2020, the number of interactive menus will outnumber paper, and that race has already begun. Interactive menus, combined with social media, unlock the door to new and increased revenue. Hospitality Social has connected this convergence into a winning strategy to ensure hospitality executives dominate in this new environment.

"This started simply as a way for us to recommend wines at our restaurant," said Jack Serfass CEO of Hospitality Social and co-owner of Naples Tomato restaurant.  "When we rolled out the app last year the response was unbelievable and the guest suggestions came pouring in, much of it had to do with social media.  Wine sales increased and guests started posting comments on the web.  We know this will be valuable to our customers because it already is valuable to Naples Tomato."

Hospitality Social has assembled a management team with broad success in technology.  Two members of the team have been in leadership of technology companies that have gone public.  Members have been responsible for managing budgets in excess of $1 billion and staffs of more than 3,000 employees.  More importantly, Hospitality Social has balanced this team with executives with deep experience in restaurants, cruise ships and other industry venues.

70 iPad Video Wall

As part of the launch, Hospitality Social put together a 70 iPad video wall in booth 2583 at the NRA show.  A YouTube video of the wall can be found here.

Stealth Mode Adoption - Low Entry Costs

Even before the launch of Hospitality Social, restaurants heard about the solution and have already committed to implementing it.  The startup package, which includes 5 iPad 2s, the Hospitality Pads, the Personal Sommelier app and the Hospitality Rewards Network is just $479 a month.

"We chose the 10 iPad package for $699 a month," said Richard Rosenthal President of the Max Restaurant Group.  "We are excited to offer this amenity of Hospitality Pads and the Personal Sommelier to our guests at Max Downtown.  No other restaurant in the area has anything like it.  This will be the first time guests in Connecticut get this experience and we are excited that Max Group introduced it.  We already have a demo unit and plan to go live before Memorial Day Weekend.  It's exciting.  There is a good chance we will bring it to more of our restaurants."

"For private clubs, young members are always important because membership is always aging," said Hopi Stradling, Managing Director of the 100 Club in Portsmouth, NH.  "This is a great way to attract those members, especially before other venues offer it.  Hospitality Social is an important and invaluable amenity to any clubs sense of building an environment that fits the need of the next generation."

Hospitality Rewards Network - Early Participants

Pre-launch, Hospitality Social worked with 3 vineyards to confidentially brief them on the launch plans. Honig Vineyard, Jarvis Winery, Swanson Vineyards all had a chance to see the software before the announcement and have provided video comment that is on the Hospitality Social web site.  Hospitality Social takes a portion of the license fee of the venues to purchase rewards that are given out to guests dining at venue sites.  This creates excitement, drives awareness and hopefully business for everyone involved.

"There is a common term in the software industry called 'share in the economics'," said Serfass.  "As a fellow restaurant owner, I don't like this.  Hospitality Social does not want to 'share in the economics', we want to drive and grow the economics so everyone wins.  The opportunity is there, especially for early adopters."

As the Rewards Network grows, guest rewards will include cookbooks, private wine tastings, wine merchandise, and private wine maker dinners.  Hospitality Social is showing examples of this in their booth #2583 at the NRA Show.  As rewards are won, they are posted on Twitter and Facebook to help promote the venue, reward recipient and reward provider. 

About Hospitality Social

Hospitality Social is a new company that debuted on May 21st at the NRA Restaurant Show.  Every day, billions of dollars are spent in the hospitality industry based on social networking. However, the landscape is changing, and the focus is moving from terminals to pads. By 2020, the number of interactive menus will outnumber paper, and that race has already begun. Interactive menus, combined with social media, unlock the door to new and increased revenue. Our company has that key: a winning strategy to ensure hospitality executives dominate in this new environment.

Contacts:  For Hospitality Social:  Tanya Fox tanya.fox@hospitalitysocial.com, 855-577-7555

SOURCE  Hospitality Social

Hospitality Social

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

Infosys to Start New Campus in Shanghai

Plans an Investment of US $ 125-150 Million

SHANGHAI, May 21, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Infosys Technologies Ltd. (Infosys) today laid the foundation
stone for its new campus at Zizhu Science and Technology Park in Shanghai,
China. Infosys plans to invest between US$125-150 million in the new campus,
one of the largest investments in China by a software company. Mr. N. R.
Narayana Murthy, Chief Mentor and Chairman of the Board, Infosys, Mr. T.V.
Mohandas Pai, Member of the Board, Infosys, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ambassador of
India to China and Mr. Rangarajan Vellamore, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys
Technologies (China) Co., Ltd. were present at the ceremony.

    The new Shanghai campus will be spread over 15 acres and
developed over a period of 3 years. With an overall seating capacity for 8000
employees, the campus will have state of the art facilities for software
development, labs, data centres, training facilities, food courts, a 1500
seater auditorium, gym, and other recreational facilities. The Shanghai
campus will be the largest overseas software development centre of Infosys
adhering to the highest environmental standards.

    Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy, said, "I
would like to thank the Shanghai Municipal Government and the Chinese
Government for their support in starting this project. As the second largest
economy in the world, China will lead the world in economic growth in the
future and we see exciting times ahead. This large investment is a testimony
to Infosys' commitment to China. As a global company with a presence in over
75 countries, we will use our enhanced capacity here to deliver high quality
consulting and software services to the global markets as well as to our
clients in China."

    Rangarajan Vellamore, CEO, Infosys Technologies (China) Co.,
Ltd, said, "We have been in China for the past 7 years and have created a
high quality capability to address the global and local markets. We have
invested heavily in technology, training and people to derive a strategic
advantage in our capabilities. With this large investment and enhanced
capability we will aim to lead service capability out of China to the global
and local markets for business transformation and operations. When this
campus is completed we expect to have over 10,000 employees in Shanghai
alone."

    Infosys China was incorporated in 2004 and had revenues of
over US $ 78 million in fiscal year 2011. The company has invested in world
class development centers in Shanghai Pudong Zhangjiang HiTech Park, Hangzhou
Binjiang HiTech Park, Beijing China Oversea Plaza, a sales office in Hong
Kong and a global education center in Jiaxing Science city. Infosys China
employs over 3300 people in China and has already invested US $ 23 million in
capital and has office space for 4200 people in China.

    About Infosys Technologies Ltd

    Many of the world's most successful organizations rely on the
130,000 people of Infosys to deliver measurable business value. Infosys
provides business consulting, technology, engineering and outsourcing
services to help clients in over 30 countries build tomorrow's enterprise.

    For more information about Infosys (NASDAQ: INFY), visit
http://www.infosys.com

    Safe Harbor

    Certain statements in this release concerning our future
growth prospects are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties
relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and
uncertainties regarding fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign
exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT
services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage
increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled
professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame
contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry
segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations,
reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in
telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully
complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our
service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made
strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal
incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions
on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, and unauthorized use
of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our
industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are
more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission
filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2011 and on Form 6-K for the quarters ended June 30, 2010,
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2010.These filings are available at
http://www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written
and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the
company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports
to shareholders. The company does not undertake to update any forward-looking
statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the
company.

   
    For further information please contact:

    China
    Jenny Hu
    Infosys China
    Jenny_Hu@infosys.com

    The Americas                          Asia Pacific
    Peter McLaughlin                      Priyanka Waghre
    Infosys Technologies Ltd, US          Infosys Technologies Ltd, India
    Phone: +1-213-622-4949, Ext 206       Phone: +91-80-2852-0261 ext64999
    Peter_McLaughlin@infosys.com          Priyanka_Waghre@infosys.com

    Australia                             EMEA
    Cristin Balog                         Antonia Maneta
    Infosys Technologies Ltd, Australia   Infosys Technologies Ltd, UK
    Phone : +61-3-9860-2277               Phone: +44(0)207-715-3499
    Cristin_Balog@infosys.com             Antonia_Maneta@infosys.com

Source: Infosys Technologies Ltd

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Sodexo Launches Mobile Apps for Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery and SubConnection

Customers at Sodexo-operated restaurants able to place a customized order, pick up, even pay using the new mobile apps

GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sodexo's launch of the company's latest m-commerce solution--two new mobile apps--will eliminate wait times, increase customer engagement and build brand loyalty for two Retail Brand Group restaurants, Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery and SubConnection.

The Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery app, currently available for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad is widely available for download for free in the iTunes store and will become available for the Android platform next week. The apps were piloted and launched this semester at Sodexo locations across the U.S.: Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. (both apps); University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind. (Jazzman's app); and Methodist College, Fayetteville, N.C. (SubConnection app). This technology solution is now widely available and will debut in more Sodexo locations by fall. 

"Consumers of today and tomorrow not only want, but demand, quality m-commerce solutions that make their lives easier," says Rick Bollar, vice president, digital strategy, Sodexo. "Using mobile solutions that not only allow you to get information, but also pay for the goods and services is the price of entry for creating a memorable customer experience."

At Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery, users can order a customized hot or cold beverage and baked fresh daily bakery items and also pay for their items. "All you have to do is pick it up," adds Erica Milios, senior director of brand development for Sodexo's Retail Brand Group. "It's an incredible time saver to skip the cash register altogether--people appreciate the one-stop shop and that's what creating a great customer experience through technology is all about."

Mobile apps and other m-commerce efforts are a part of Sodexo's miExperience, a platform of technology solutions, integrating systems to enhance the guest experience and engage customers.

Retail Brand Group is Sodexo's strategic branding company dedicated to comprehensive retail solutions--a team of experts that combines intellectual property and real world experience to position retail experiences as a strategic value to Sodexo clients and customers. Retail Brand Group created a portfolio of fast-casual restaurant brands with 550 locations throughout the U.S. including the award-winning Jazzman's Cafe and Bakery and Pandini's.

About Sodexo

Sodexo in North America

Sodexo, Inc. (http://www.sodexoUSA.com), leading Quality of Daily Life Solutions company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, delivers On Site Service Solutions in Corporate, Education, Health Care, Government, and Remote Site segments, as well as Motivation Solutions such as Esteem Pass. Sodexo, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., funds all administrative costs for the Sodexo Foundation (http://www.SodexoFoundation.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $15 million in grants to fight hunger in America. Visit the corporate blog at http://www.sodexoUSA.com/blog.

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions

Quality of Life plays an important role in the progress of individuals and the performance of organizations. Based on this conviction, Sodexo acts as the strategic partner for companies and institutions that place a premium on performance and employee well-being, as it has since Pierre Bellon founded the company in 1966. Sharing the same passion for service, Sodexo's 380,000 employees in 80 countries design, manage and deliver an unrivaled array of On Site Service Solutions and Motivation Solutions. Sodexo has created a new form of service business that contributes to the fulfillment of its employees and the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which it operates.

    Key Figures (as of August 31, 2010)

     Sodexo in the World                    Sodexo in North America
     15.3 billion euro consolidated revenue 8.0 billion dollars revenue
     380,000 employees                      120,000 employees
     34,000 sites                           10 million consumers served daily
     50 million consumers served daily      6,000 clients
     80 countries                           700 facilities management sites
     21st largest employer worldwide

SOURCE  Sodexo, Inc.

Sodexo, Inc.

CONTACT: Stacy Bowman-Hade, Sodexo, +1-301-987-4352, stacy.bowmanhade@sodexo.com

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

IBM Unveils Breakthrough Software and New Services to Exploit Big Data

Commits $100 Million to Massive Scale Analytics Research

ARMONK, N.Y., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As companies seek to gain real-time insight from diverse types of data, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled new software and services to help clients more effectively gain competitive insight, optimize infrastructure and better manage resources to address Internet-scale data. For the first time, organizations can integrate and analyze tens-of-petabytes of data in its native format and gain critical intelligence in sub-second response times.

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IBM also announced a $100 million investment for continued research on technologies and services that will enable clients to manage and exploit data as it continues to grow in diversity, speed and volume. The initiative will focus on research to drive the future of massive scale analytics, through advancing software, systems and services capabilities.

The news comes on the heels of the 2011 IBM Global CIO Study where 83 percent of 3,000 CIOs surveyed said applying analytics and business intelligence to their IT operations is the most important element of their strategic growth plans over the next three to five years.

Today's news further enables Smarter Computing innovations realized by designing systems that incorporate Big Data for better decision making, and optimized systems tuned to the task and managed in a cloud.

According to recent IT industry analyst reports, enterprise data growth over the next five years is estimated to increase by more than 650 percent. Eighty percent of this data is expected to be unstructured.

The new analytics capabilities pioneered by IBM Research will enable chief information officers (CIOs) to construct specific, fact-based financial and business models for their IT operations. Traditionally, CIOs have had to make decisions about their IT operations without the benefit of tools that can help interpret and model data.

With today's news, IBM is expanding its portfolio and furthering its investments in analytics with:

    --  New, patented software capabilities to analyze massive volumes of
        streaming data with sub-millisecond response times and Hadoop-based
        analytics software to offer scalable storage to handle tens-of-petabytes
        level data.  These capabilities complement and leverage existing IT
        infrastructure to support a variety of both structured and unstructured
        data types.
    --  20 new services offerings, featuring patented analytical tools for
        business and IT professionals to infuse predictive analytics throughout
        their IT operations. The services enable IT organizations to assess,
        design and configure their operations to address and take advantage of
        petabytes of data.

"The volume and velocity of information is generated at a record pace. This is magnified by new forms of data coming from social networking and the explosion of mobile devices," said Steve Mills, Senior Vice President and Group Executive, IBM Software & Systems.  "Through our extensive capabilities in business and technology expertise, IBM is best positioned to help clients not only extract meaningful insight, but enable them respond at the same rate at which the data arrives."

New Services Address Analytics for IT Infrastructure

Leveraging years of intellectual capital in managing data centers and IT departments, as well as over 30 patented technologies from IBM Research, the new IT services feature dozens of analytical tools to help IT professionals use server, storage and networking technologies more efficiently, improving security and insight into planning major IT investments.  Examples of services that help clients with analytics include:

    --  Cloud Workload Analysis -- The new analysis tool maps your IT workload
        characteristics and current capabilities to prioritize cloud deployment
        and migrations plans. This allows IT managers to identify cloud
        opportunities 90 percent faster to reduce costs.
    --  Server and Storage -- New server optimization and analysis tools achieve
        up to 50 percent reduced transformation costs and up to 80 percent
        faster implementation time.  New storage services help create
        self-service to provision explosive growth while reducing architects
        time by 50 percent.
    --  Data Center Lifecycle Cost Analysis Tool -- Identifies how to reduce
        total data center costs by up to 30 percent by assessing total cost plus
        including environmental impact over a 10 to 20 year life.
    --  Security Analytic services -- Analytic systems identify known events and
        automatically handle them; This results in handling of more than 99
        percent of critical events without human intervention.

IBM Big Data Software Taps into Hadoop

IBM is making available new InfoSphere BigInsights and Streams software that allows clients to gain fast insight into information flowing in and around their businesses.  The software, which incorporates more than 50 patents, analyzes traditional structured data found in databases along with unstructured data -- such as text, video, audio, images, social media, click streams -- allowing decision makers to act on it at unprecedented speeds.

BigInsights software is the result of a four-year effort of more than 200 IBM Research scientists and is powered by the open source technology, Apache Hadoop. The software provides a framework for large scale parallel processing and scalable storage for terabyte to petabytes-level data. It incorporates Watson-like technologies, including unstructured text analytics and indexing that allows users to analyze rapidly changing data formats and types on the fly.

Additional new features include data governance and security, developer tools, and enterprise integration to make it easier for clients to build a new class of Big Data analytics applications. IBM also offers a free downloadable BigInsights Basic Edition for clients to help them explore Big Data integration capabilities.

Also born at IBM Research, InfoSphere Streams software analyzes data coming into an organization and monitors it for any changes that may signify a new pattern or trend in real time. This capability helps organizations to capture insights and make decisions with more precision, providing an opportunity to respond to events as they happen.

New advancements to Streams software makes it possible to analyze Big Data such as Tweets, blog posts, video frames, EKGs, GPS, and sensor and stock market data up to 350 percent faster than before.  BigInsights complements Streams by applying analytics to the organization's historical data as well as data flowing through Streams. This is an ongoing analytics cycle that becomes increasingly powerful as more data and real-time analytic results are available to be modeled for improvement.

As a long time proponent of open source technology, IBM has chosen the Hadoop project as the cornerstone of its Big Data Strategy. With a continued focus on building advanced analytics solutions for the enterprise, IBM is building upon the power of these open source technologies while adding improved management and security functions, and reliability that businesses demand. Hadoop's ability to process a broad set of information across multiple computing platforms, combined with IBM's analytics capabilities, now makes it possible for clients to tackle today's growing Big Data challenges. IBM's portfolio of Hadoop-based offerings also include IBM Cognos Consumer Insight which integrates social media content with traditional business analytics, and IBM Coremetrics Explore which segments consumer buying patterns and drills down into mobile data. Additionally, Hadoop is the software framework the IBM Watson computing system uses for distributing the workload for processing information, which supports the systems breakthrough ability to understand natural language and provide specific answers to questions at rapid speeds.

University of Ontario Institute of Technology Expands Neo-Natal Research to China

Dr. Carolyn McGregor, Research Chair in Health Informatics at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology has been exploring new approaches for the last 12 years to provide specialists in neonatal intensive care units better ways to spot potentially fatal infections in premature babies.

Changes in streams of real-time data such as respiration, heart rate and blood pressure are closely monitored in her work and now she is expanding her research to China. "Building upon our work in Canada and Australia, we will apply our research to premature babies at hospitals in China.  With this new additional data, we can compare the differences and similarities of diverse populations of premature babies across continents," said Dr. McGregor. "In comparing populations, we can set the rules to optimize the system to alert us when symptoms occur in real time, which is why having the streaming capability that the IBM platform offers is critical. The types of complexities that we're looking for in patient populations would not be accessible with traditional relational database or analytical approaches."

IBM's Big Data software and services reinforces IBM's analytics initiatives to deliver Watson-like technologies that help clients address industry specific issues. On the heels of The IBM Jeopardy! Challenge, in which the IBM Watson system demonstrated a breakthrough capability to understand natural language, advanced analytical capabilities can now be applied on real client challenges ranging from identifying fraud in tax or healthcare systems, to predicting consumer buying behaviors for retail clients.

Over the past five years, IBM has invested more than $14 billion in 24 analytics acquisitions. Today, more than 8,000 IBM business consultants are dedicated to analytics and over 200 mathematicians are developing breakthrough algorithms inside IBM Research. IBM holds more than 22,000 active U.S. patents related to data and information management.

To hear how IBM clients are using analytics to transform their business visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/ibmbusinessanalytics.

For more information on IBM Big Data initiatives, visit: http://www.ibm.com/bigdata.

For more information on IBM's full set of new analytics services, visit: http://www.ibm.com/services/it-insight.

IBM Media Contacts:

Sean TetponIBM Media Relations914-474-5508stetpon@us.ibm.com

Steve Tomasco IBM Media Relations917-687-4588stomasc@us.ibm.com

SOURCE  IBM

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IBM

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

Zagat Launches Its BlackBerry App 8.0

NEW YORK, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zagat, the world's original provider of consumer survey-based leisure information, and Handmark®, a leading developer and distributor of mobile applications and services, announced the release of Zagat forBlackBerry 8.0 today. The application features an all-new user interface and has been optimized for the latest devices including touch screen BlackBerry devices.

The app offers access to ratings and reviews for over 30,000 restaurants worldwide, location-based search capabilities, map views and reservation capabilities.

"It has always been our goal to provide users with Zagat content whenever and wherever they need it," said Nina S. Zagat, Co-Chair, Zagat Survey. "We are excited to create an enhanced Zagat experience on the new BlackBerry devices."

Users can browse restaurant listings by cuisine, category and neighborhood, view top lists, sort by Zagat rating, email listings to friends, and add reservations to their calendar.

Zagat for BlackBerry 8.0 is $9.99 in the Blackberry App World and is compatible with BlackBerry OS 4.5 and higher. For more information, please visit http://mobile.zagat.com/blackberry.

About Zagat Survey, LLC

Known as the "burgundy bible," Zagat Survey is the world's most trusted source for consumer-generated survey information. With a worldwide network of surveyors, Zagat rates and reviews restaurants, hotels, nightlife, movies, music, golf, shopping and a range of other entertainment categories and is lauded as the "most up-to-date," "comprehensive" and "reliable" guide, published on all platforms. Zagat content is available to consumers wherever and whenever they need it: on ZAGAT.com, via Zagat's suite of mobile applications and in print.

About Handmark

Handmark is a world-leading developer and distributor of mobile applications. With more than 10 years of experience, the company has a rich history in creating many of the industry's top downloaded apps including TweetCaster and Pocket Express. Handmark also specializes in full service mobile solutions for hundreds of the world's largest media brands like Zagat, Oxford University Press, Thomson Reuters, London Evening Standard and others. Follow Handmark on Twitter and Facebook or for more information visit http://www.handmark.com.

SOURCE  Zagat Survey, LLC

Zagat Survey, LLC

CONTACT: Tiffany Herklots, +1-212-404-6416, therklots@zagat.com, or Erica Cohen, +1-816-268-2956, ecohen@handmark.com

FreeWave Technologies, Market Leader in Oil and Gas, Will Exhibit Latest Wireless Data Radios at ENTELEC 2011

With more than 50 percent of all new installations secured and 250,000 radios in the field, FreeWave's offerings are the preferred choice among customers in the oil and gas market

BOULDER, Colo., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, will showcase its portfolio of wireless data radio solutions and provide hands-on demos of its latest technology for customers in the oil and gas market May 24-26 in Houston, Texas at the annual ENTELEC conference. FreeWave will display its new licensed LRS Series and offer additional demos for visitors at its booth (#219). Additionally, FreeWave and its premier partners will host a cocktail reception for its customers at the George R. Brown Convention Center in George Bush Grand Ballroom A.

"ENTELEC is a great opportunity to showcase our latest innovations for the oil and gas industry," said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer at FreeWave Technologies. "As the leading provider of wireless data radios for oil and gas with more than 50 percent of all new installations and 250,000 radios deployed, we offer many options for a variety of applications in the industry and will have them available for booth visitors at the show."

At the event, FreeWave will highlight its new licensed LRS Series. FreeWave's family of licensed radio offerings includes the narrow band licensed frequencies of 400 MHz, 455 MHz, 700 MHz and 1.4 GHz. The new LRS radios are designed to meet the communication standards in international markets and support the respective licensed spectrum frequencies.

"At FreeWave, our customers are our top priority and we designed a licensed series for communication in international markets based on demand," said Sharma. "By exhibiting at ENTELEC, both existing clients and prospects will have a hands-on look at our new radios so they can better understand what makes FreeWave the most reliable wireless data radios with the lowest power consumption in the industry."

Already European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) certified for use in more than 27 European countries, plus Canada, Mexico and New Zealand, the LRS Series radios offer superior RF link budgets through higher RF receive sensitivity, rather than increased RF output power. The LRS Series radios provide optimum use of the available bandwidth in narrow-band UHF channels without the protocol overhead of native-IP radios.

Event attendees can take a closer at this new series of radios and several other radios by visiting FreeWave's booth (#219). Also, the cocktail reception, hosted FreeWave and its premier partners will take place on Wednesday, May 25 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center for customers attending the conference.

"With so many valued customers attending ENTELEC, we felt a cocktail reception would be a great chance to show our appreciation to their continued loyalty," said Sharma. "We strive to build meaningful relationships, and feel that we can leverage this event not only to showcase our technology, but continue to connect with our customers to ensure we are doing the best job possible for them."

About FreeWave Technologies

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at http://www.freewave.com.

Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

SOURCE  FreeWave Technologies

FreeWave Technologies

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

LoopNet Announces Launch of Custom-Branded iPhone and iPad Apps for Leading Retail Real Estate Advisory Firm "The Shopping Center Group"

- Private Label Version of LoopNet's Industry-first iPad Application Now Offered as Feature of Enterprise Marketing Package -

- Provides On-the-Road Access to All Real Estate Brokerage Listing Information and Property Photos in Client-friendly Presentation Format -

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LoopNet, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOOP), which operates the largest online commercial real estate marketplace, today announced the launch of private label iPhone and iPad Apps for The Shopping Center Group (TSCG), one of the country's leading retail real estate advisory companies.  Custom branded with the brokerage's logo and company colors, these apps provide TSCG brokers with full access to their firm's entire inventory of availabilities, property photos and listing flyers when they are out in the field with clients. 

"Remote access to listing information through an iPhone or iPad benefits brokers in a number of ways," said Mike Manning, LoopNet's Vice President of Marketing.  "It helps them impress clients by demonstrating a sophisticated use of the newest marketing technologies available.  It speeds transactions by enabling access to their firm's complete inventory of availabilities on the road, allowing them to adapt to changing client requests.  And it saves on printing costs, since brokers no longer need to print out or carry marketing materials for every potential property a client could wish to see."

This is a major selling point for Shawn Massey at The Shopping Center Group.  "I've saved several thousand dollars in printing costs since I started using my iPad to show marketing materials to my clients," he reports.  "It is a far more efficient way to communicate with clients, and it has meant that I have to haul around far less paper."

LoopNet released the commercial real estate industry's first iPhone App in May of 2010, and has continued to innovate rapidly since then to bring new, cutting edge marketing technologies to its corporate and individual clients.  For more information about private label iPad options, contact LoopNet's Enterprise Solutions team at enterprisesolutions@loopnet.com.

LoopNet will be demonstrating its mobile solutions at ICSC in Las Vegas, booth S312 N Street.

About LoopNet

LoopNet operates the most heavily trafficked commercial real estate marketplace online with more than four million registered members and more than two million unique monthly visitors as reported by Google Analytics.

The LoopNet marketplace covers all commercial property categories, including office, industrial, retail, multifamily (apartment properties for sale), hotel, land, specialty properties, investment properties and businesses for sale.  As of March 31, 2010, the LoopNet marketplace featured more than $450 billion of property available for sale and 6.7 billion square feet of space for lease.

LoopNet customers include virtually all of the top commercial real estate firms in the U.S., including Apartment Realty Advisors, Cassidy Turley, CB Richard Ellis, Coldwell Banker Commercial, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, Grubb & Ellis, Jones Lang LaSalle, Lincoln Property Company, NAI Global, Newmark Knight Frank, ProLogis, The Shopping Center Group and Sperry Van Ness.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding the anticipated benefits of LoopNet's Mobile Website, iPad and iPhone applications and Property Facts Database, our efforts to differentiate our online commercial marketplace, deliver increasing information and value to our customers, and the exposure for available properties listed on our marketplace.  These statements are based on current information and expectations that are inherently subject to change and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual events or results might differ materially from those in any forward-looking statement due to various factors, including, but not limited to, the accessibility and functionality of our customized iPhone and iPad applications and Property Facts Database, continuing popularity and additional adoption of smart phones and iPads, ongoing volatility in the commercial real estate market, whether additional services will lead to new registered members, and our ability to convert them into Premium Members and retain them, our ability to continue to attract unique visitors to our website, our ability to obtain or retain listings from commercial real estate brokers, agents and property owners, competition from current or future companies, seasonality and our ability to manage our growth.  Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statement is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Copies of filings made by us with the SEC are available on the SEC's website or at http://investor.LoopNet.com/sec.cfm.  LoopNet does not intend to update the forward-looking statements included in this press release that are based on information available to us as of the date of this release.

SOURCE  LoopNet, Inc.

LoopNet, Inc.

CONTACT: Cary Brazeman, +1-310-205-3590, pr@LoopNet.com

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

The Sunday Times Launches the Social List

The New Interactive List Will Unveil the World's Most Active and Influential Social Networkers

LONDON, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, The Sunday Times launched The Sunday Times Social List at http://www.the-social-list.com, a definitive and ever evolving list of who's who in the world of social networking.

Drawing information from the four biggest social networks - Foursquare, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook - The Sunday Times Social List system adds up your social networking activity and measures how much interest it generates amongst your friends and colleagues in order to work out how well you score.

Says Gordon Thomson, Online Editor of The Sunday Times, "The Sunday Times has a strong tradition of publishing great guides and lists - and The Social List is our latest innovation, a dynamic, interactive chart which shows you where you fit into the new world of social media.  As social media continues to change the way people find information and interact online, so The Sunday Times Social List reflects the growing influence of bloggers and Tweeters on mainstream publishing and gives everyone the opportunity to pit themselves against their peers and climb the rankings of the most socially influential."

Jody Vogelaar, Head of News International Digital Marketing, says, "We are very proud of how engaged customers are with our journalists and content in the social space.  We have more than one million followers across our Twitter feeds -- a number that continues to grow each week. The social space is inherently competitive and we are taking full advantage of this by creating a fun and engaging piece of social entertainment that is very simple to get involved in."

Free to join, participants will simply need to link up whichever social networks they use and want to be included. Every morning The Sunday Times Social List   will make its calculations.

People's results will change daily as new people join and scores are updated.

On the results page you can see a list of the top 2000 most socially wealthy people at any given time. You can also see how you compare with friends and colleagues who have also signed up.

To help people see where they are in the grand scheme of things, they are allocated a rank when they join and a badge that goes with it. This could change from 'Fledgling' through to the top spot, 'Titan', over time, depending on how well they are doing.

Created by VCCP, The Sunday Times Social List   was designed so that "Anyone can join in and take their place on the List - no matter how active or idle they are on social networks like Facebook and Twitter," says Colin Byrne, Creative Director. "We wanted to build on The Sunday Times' history of publishing definitive lists that become part of popular culture, but create a list that's not only useful, but something everybody can be a part of. It finally puts to rest the debate about which friends are the most active on Twitter, Foursquare and Facebook, and turns the everyday activity of updating your status and sending tweets into something far more competitive."

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

Project name: The Social List

Client: News International

Creative agency: VCCP

Creative Directors: Colin Byrne & Jim Capp

Agency Producer: Allan Ward

Copywriter: Damian Simor

Art director: Chris Boyd

Planner: Sarah Booth

Head of PR: Graham Drew

Account Director: Barney Ware

Creative Technologist: Andre Assalino

Further Information

The Sunday Times will not collect the details of content of Participants' Network activities.  The Sunday Times will only collect data about the number and types of Activities carried out connected to the Participant's account in order to calculate and rank for The Social List.

Points System

The Sunday Times Social List will award points to Participants for their Reach and Engagement ("Activity") across the Networks. Points are awarded based upon Activities that have been pre-identified and form part of the Points System. The Activities and points are then entered into the computerised mathematical function ("Algorithm") used to calculate the Participant's place and the overall Social List ranking.

Certain activities will receive higher points weighting under the Points System due to their perceived sociability or influential nature.

Points are not awarded for the number of Networks a Participant uses. Points are awarded only for Reach and Engagement (defined below).  A Participant can score as many points from Activity on one Network alone as a Participant who carries out Activities on more than one Network, provided overall Activity levels are the same in both cases.

Each new person who engages/ interacts with a Participant or a Participant's content in a Network will increase the points awarded so long as the interaction is one of the Activities.

The Points System shall be:

    --  applied uniformly to all Participants at any given time; and
    --  recorded in writing, as shall the Algorithm.

The Sunday Times reserves the right to amend the Points System and/or Algorithm at any time.

Any amendments to the Points System and/or Algorithm shall not have retrospective effect.

Please be aware, certain Networks limit the number of updates that third parties such as The Sunday Times can receive and count. This is influenced by technical restrictions outside of The Sunday Times' control, such as a Network's sharing protocols or server capacity.

Further questions

Contact: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/livehelp

SOURCE  News International

News International

CONTACT: Stephanie Brimacombe, +44(0)20-7592-7478, stephanieb@vccp.com, or Laura Belcher, +44(0)7889-604684, laurabe@vccp.com, both of VCCP

Web Site: http://www.the-social-list.com

Harley-Davidson® iPhone Map App by MAD Maps® Puts 975 Scenic Rides Right in Your Pocket

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MAD Maps® announced today the release of its Harley-Davidson Map app for iPhone users. The app offers riders 975 of the best scenic rides for motorcyclists in the United States. These maps make trips more memorable by taking riders off the interstates and onto two-lane ribbons of pavement.

Examples of downloadable ride maps include:

    --  Canyon Tour - Winding through the canyons of South Dakota's Black Hills,
        this tour is ideal for anyone traveling to Sturgis.
    --  To Big Sur, With Love -- Explore the best the California Coast has to
        offer and stop for lunch and an awe-inspiring view at Nepenthe.

MAD Maps® develops its maps with the help of local riders who know the back roads like the back of their hand. This enables the maps to highlight the best scenic roads and the cool stops along the way - from natural wonders to rock 'n' roll roadhouses.  "Our scouts are our product," said MAD Maps® Founder Jennifer Lefferts. "Instead of relying on satellites in the sky, our development depends on real people on the ground."

Because it's built with Harley® riders in mind, the app lets customers quickly and easily find the nearest Harley-Davidson® dealership in case they want to stop while on the road. In addition, it has a Best Western® hotels locator so riders can take advantage of the chain's discounted Harley-Davidson® rate and Rider-Friendly® hotel program, which offers special amenities for motorcycle riders. Riders can also sign up for Best Western Ride Rewards®, a rewards program for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts.

For a one-time charge of $4.99, each detailed map is less than one penny.

The officially licensed H-D® iPhone Map app is just the latest addition to the MAD Maps'® growing product line, which includes printed paper maps, GPS downloads and mobile applications.

Ride to http://www.madmaps.com/iphone.html and plan your next adventure.

MAD Maps, Inc. ® http://www.madmaps.com

MAD Maps, Inc.® is the premier creator and publisher of copyrighted scenic road trip content, with a comprehensive offering of traditional print maps, GPS products and mobile apps for Garmin®, Spot It Out® and Harley-Davidson®.

Contact:media@madmaps.comwww.madmaps.com(415) 221-1232

SOURCE  MAD Maps, Inc.

MAD Maps, Inc.

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