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COMEDY CENTRAL Digital Launches "The Download," New Tech-Comedy Talk Show Hosted by Jordan Rubin

Celebrity Guests Include Jerry O'Connell, Samantha Ronson, Money Mark, Morgan Murphy, Rob Delaney, iJustine, and Jordan's Dad

Samsung's Smart TV And Apps To Be Featured In Each Episode

"The Download" Launches With Four Weekly Episodes On ComedyCentral.com Beginning Today, Thursday, May 5

NEW YORK, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- COMEDY CENTRAL Digital announced the launch of "The Download," a new weekly talk show hosted by comedian Jordan Rubin which premieres today on comedycentral.com.  The digital series focuses on the rich comedic targets that continually appear where the worlds of technology and entertainment collide.  Samsung is the exclusive sponsor of "The Download" and its Internet-connected Smart TV will be featured in each of four weekly episodes as Rubin and his sidekick, pop culture blogger Molly McAleer, mine the Internet for comedy. 

Host Rubin, formerly the head writer of the MTV Movie Awards and writer of the opening film for the 2011 Academy Awards broadcast, has a fascination for technology that has become a common theme during his stand-up shows.  Each week on "The Download," Rubin and McAleer will interview guests from the world of comedy, entertainment and/or technology, exploring and debating how they use social media and gadgets.  Some segments will take place in-studio while others will utilize the applications available on the Samsung Smart TV, including Skype, Twitter, Picasa, "mood lighting," and more. Confirmed guests include actor Jerry O'Connell, DJ Samantha Ronson, musician Money Mark, comedians Morgan Murphy and Rob Delaney and internet sensation Justine Ezarik, aka iJustine.

The featured guest in today's premiere episode is Jerry O'Connell, who reveals his formerly secret Twitter handle and Charlie Sheen's reaction to his recent viral video audition for "Two and a Half Men."  Episode two, debuting on May 12, includes in-studio guest Samantha Ronson, who discusses her recent bike accident and what it's like to have 1.5 million Twitter followers.  The same episode also includes an on-location visit with Money Mark, the frequent Beastie Boys collaborator who created the theme music for "The Download."  Episodes three (May 19) and four (May 26) include comedians Morgan Murphy and Rob Delaney, along with internet sensation Justine Ezarik aka iJustine.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 98 million homes nationwide.  COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks.  COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is http://www.comedycentral.com.  For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site, at http://www.comedycentral.com/press.

SOURCE  COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

CONTACT: Aileen Budow, +1-212-767-3952, aileen.budow@comedycentral.com

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

IGN Entertainment Acquires UGO Entertainment

News Corporation and Hearst Corporation Aligned in Growing IGN Entertainment's Lead in Video Games Media

Combined Global Audience Will Reach More Than 70 Million

SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- News Corporation's IGN Entertainment today announced the acquisition of Hearst Corporation's UGO Entertainment, an agreement that will  create a clear leader in video games media.  IGN Entertainment will now operate its existing properties along with UGO.com, 1UP.com and UGO's entire network of owned and affiliated properties.   Together, the properties will reach a global audience of more than 70 million monthly visitors.

Under the terms of the agreement, Hearst Corporation will become a shareholder of IGN and will be an active participant in the development of the business.

"This instantly catapults us to another level and positions us to serve and entertain tens of millions more fans.  We look forward to providing an even richer service for users and advertisers.  We are now actively considering a range of options to maximize IGN's long-term value," said Roy Bahat, President, IGN Entertainment.

"The combination of IGN and UGO will create the complete 'go to' online destination for video game enthusiasts.    The breadth, depth and quality of the content available through these sites will be unparalleled.   This is a terrific combination for our viewers and our advertisers," said Ken Bronfin, President of Hearst Interactive Media.

IGN reaches nearly 40 million monthly visitors worldwide. UGO Entertainment properties - which include well-known gaming and entertainment sites 1UP.com and UGO.com - will add more than 30 million unique users to that total. They join IGN's premium media sites, including gaming-related sites IGN.com, GameSpy, FilePlanet, Direct2Drive and TeamXbox; men's lifestyle site AskMen; and IGN's retail partner, GameStop.com.  With this move, IGN broadens its spectrum of men's entertainment content, allowing it to reach the highest concentration of men 18-34 online. Every month, IGN will reach one in four men online.

The addition of UGO's properties expands IGN's media lineup and suite of product offerings - online and on mobile devices - to its core audience of young males and the advertisers looking to reach them.  Already ranking #1 in video for all video game sites, this move allows IGN even more opportunities for video distribution. 

About IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment, a unit of News Corporation, is the leading Internet media and services provider focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets. Collectively, IGN's properties reached more than 40 million unique users worldwide in February 2011, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore. IGN's network of video game-related properties (IGN.com, GameSpy, FilePlanet, TeamXbox, Direct2Drive and others) is the Web's leading video game information destination.  IGN also owns the leading men's lifestyle website AskMen.com, and provides technology for online game play in video games. IGN is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices across North America, Europe and Australia. 

About Hearst Corporation

Hearst Corporation (http://www.hearst.com) is one of the nation's largest diversified media companies. Its major interests include ownership of 15 daily and 38 weekly newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union; nearly 200 magazines around the world, including Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and O, The Oprah Magazine; 29 television stations, which reach a combined 18% of U.S. viewers; ownership in leading cable networks, including Lifetime, A&E, History and ESPN; as well as business publishing, including a minority joint venture interest in Fitch Ratings; Internet and marketing services businesses, television production, newspaper features distribution and real estate.

SOURCE  IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment

CONTACT: Kris Sharbaugh, IGN Entertainment, +1-415-896-3450, ksharbaugh@ign.com, Dan Berger, News Corp., +1-310-369-1274, dberger@newscorp.com, Paul Luthringer, Hearst Corporation, +1-212-649-2540, pluthringer@hearst.com

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

World's First iPad Wine Magazine

AMSTERDAM, May 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     By the Grape is the first wine magazine worldwide built specially for the
iPad. It can be downloaded now and costs $ 3,99. This first, international
issue is devoted to the leading lady of wine, Jancis Robinson, one of the
world's best-known wine writers. On http://www.JancisRobinson.com she writes:
"As the presenter of the world's first TV series on wine (...), and as
someone recognised as a 'media pioneer' (
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a201101161.html) by professionals in
the business for this website's very existence, I am always keen to champion
new ways of introducing people to the pleasures of wine. Last year I
therefore accepted an invitation to be involved in another wine-related media
innovation."

    Also she had been "impressed by the high-quality work of film-maker Fred
van Dijk, who shot the original footage for this exciting new departure in
wine publishing."

    By the Grape is published by Derrick Neleman, founder of
http://www.bythegrape.com.

    Lots to see and read

    By the Grape has unique, iPad-only content. It is completely ad-free and
contains a documentary on Jancis Robinson, filmed in her beautiful second
home in the Languedoc by film-maker Fred van Dijk, who made the well-received
wine documentary Kissed by the Grape. The magazine also offers articles,
interviews and quotes from famous wine lovers such as Hugh Johnson and Gary
Vaynerchuk.

    One of the highlights is the tasting of Dutch wines. On her website
Jancis describes this as "my most surprising tasting ever!"

    Renowned authority on wine

    Jancis Robinson is a Master of Wine and an internationally acclaimed
authority on the subject. She made and presented many tv-series on wine, has
her own column in the Financial Times, wrote several books and is the editor
of the prestigious Oxford Companion to Wine. She was probably the first
internationally published winewriter to start a website.

    Buyers of this app will:

    - read all about Jancis Robinson;

    - watch Jancis at work in her French home;

    - see how her husband, restaurant critic Nick Lander, is making lunch;

    - watch Jancis being very surprised while tasting Dutch wines;

    - see and hear Jancis talk about her love of wine;

    - follow Jancis and other wine lovers on Twitter (automatic updates);

    - get recent articles from JancisRobinson.com (automatic updates).

    The app is available from the App Store for $ 3,99.

Source: By The Grape B.V.

Please note the following For more information, please contact Derrick Neleman at derrick@bythegrape.com or by phone +31(0)575511331

Head Invest Ltd to Acquire JOT Automation Ltd

OULU, Finland, May 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Head Invest Ltd has acquired all shares in Finnish JOT
Automation Ltd from German Rohwedder AG. Head Invest Ltd aims to establish
Head Tech Ltd by merging JOT Automation Ltd with Master Automation Group Ltd,
which is already owned by Head Invest Ltd.

    JOT Automation Ltd is a production automation company
established in 1988 by Veikko Lesonen, Chairman of Head Invest Ltd.'s Board
of Directors. "Ten years ago, I left the company which represents global
technological expertise at its best. It feels wonderful to bring it back home
and under Finnish ownership," says Lesonen, who will also act as Chairman of
Head Tech Ltd.'s Board of Directors.

    JOT Automation is one of the world's leading suppliers of
testing systems for the mobile phone and automotive industries. Master
Automation Group Ltd is the world's leading technological supplier of
assembly and finishing solutions that utilise computer vision for the mobile
phone, marine and aerospace industries. Head Tech Ltd's customers include a
number of market leaders within various business fields. As a new customer
segment, the company is directing its services towards manufacturers of life
science equipment.

    Mikko Sipila (MBA, born 1954), CEO of JOT Automation Ltd, has
been appointed as CEO of Head Tech Ltd: "By merging two companies, we can
serve our customers with a greater number of experts, and through a more
extensive product and technological portfolio. This also expands our
international presence. Several customer fields produce a balanced entity
where customers can utilise the best practices through our services."

    Head Invest Ltd.'s objective is to develop Head Tech Ltd into
an innovative automation and solution supplier for industries that are at
different stages of growth, and an automation company which serves its
customers globally. "Over the past decade, the automation industry has
largely been affected by the transfer of production from developed countries
to cheap labour areas. The next big wave concerns the automation of
production in these countries. This process will be driven forward by
environmental, quality and material efficiency requirements, increasing
salary costs and technological development. An increase in the automation
rate is also a response to obtaining more profitable production in developed
countries where salary costs are higher. This comprises an industry of the
future which never runs out. Our aim is to become a leading supplier in all
of our selected customer segments," says Lauri Antila, executive vice
president responsible for Head Invest Ltd.'s Industrial Operations.

    Head Tech Ltd.'s 2011 turnover has been estimated to be
approximately EUR 65 million. The company employs 360 people in 8 countries,
with 100 employees in Finland, Estonia and China. The company's other units
are located in Italy, Hungary, India, Korea and the USA. In addition, the
company is establishing a unit in Vietnam.

    Head Invest Ltd is a Finnish industrial company. In addition
to new automation company Head Tech Ltd, the Group includes Proventia Group
Ltd, a manufacturer of emission purification solutions, and Mediracer Ltd, a
developer of medical diagnostics. In addition, the company is engaged in
service production through its affiliates and subsidiaries Head Asset
Management Ltd and Head Balance Ltd. The company is owned by Veikko Lesonen
and his family.

    http://www.headtech.com

    http://www.headinvest.fi

    http://www.jotautomation.com

    http://www.masterautomationgroup.com

Source: JOT Automation, Head Invest Oy

Further information: Lauri Antila, Executive Vice President, Head Invest Ltd, tel.
+41763265340; Mikko Sipila, President & CEO, JOT Automation Ltd, tel. +358403015170;     Hemmi Piirainen, President & CEO, Master Automation Group Ltd, tel.
+358505290979

High Precision Screen Printed Optics for Display Industry from Abrisa Technologies

SANTA PAULA, Calif., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Abrisa Technologies is an industry leader in Bus Bar and display printing. Typical applications include printing gauges and instrumentation, display and touch panels, icons, borders, logos, lettering, and more.

The screen printing department at Abrisa Technologies has recently been upgraded and now has the capability to provide large screen printed optics up to 56" x 86" using our Compact 5 system.  For the large format, we can screen print on glass that is ~ 1 mm to 19 mm in thickness with a tolerance of +/-0.25%.  In addition, the class 1000 clean room at Abrisa Technologies has an Ekra X4 fully automated printing system up and running which allows Abrisa Technologies to meet a very high print-to-packaging cleanliness and efficiency standard. The system prints with an accuracy of +/-15 microns @ 4 sigma; ensuring the highest level of precision printing in formats up to 460 x 460 mm.

Print projects can utilize a combination of conductive or display inks, along with custom color matching to meet each unique application requirement. Abrisa Technologies uses epoxy, thermoset, enamel, and ceramic-based inks. In addition, opaque and semitransparent inks can be specified.

Combine screen printing with Abrisa Technologies' high precision glass fabrication and thin film coatings for a fully integrated optics solution from basic glass components to the most complex device.

About Abrisa Technologies:Abrisa Technologies is headquartered in Santa Paula, California, and is comprised of three divisions that provide precision optical products and services. The divisions include; Abrisa Industrial Glass, Inc., Sycamore Glass Components, and ZC&R Coatings for Optics. As a market leader in optical coatings and high quality precision glass fabrication, Abrisa Technologies is dedicated to providing premier customer service, cost-effective products that fit each customer's exacting requirements. http://www.abrisatechnologies.com

Abrisa Technologies
200 South Hallock drive
Santa Paula, CA 93060
877-622-7472
http://www.abrisatechnologies.com
info@abrisatechnologies.com

SOURCE  Abrisa Technologies

Abrisa Technologies

CONTACT: Lori Appel, marcom@abrisatechnologies.com, +1-877-622-7472

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

Opengear Launches Smart ACM5000 and IM4200 Cellular Routers and Console Servers at Interop Las Vegas 2011

Opengear's Smart ACM5000 and IM4200 Management Appliances Enable Customers to Automate the Discovery, Diagnosis and Resolution of Technical Problems at Remote Sites

SANDY, Utah, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Opengear (http://www.opengear.com), a leading provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions, today announced the launch of its Smart ACM5000 and Smart IM4200 line of products at Interop Las Vegas 2011. Opengear products will be demonstrated at Interop in Opengear booth 2271 and will be featured in InteropNet, Interop's specialized cutting edge network, as well as in the much talked about OpenFlow Lab.

The Opengear Smart ACM5000 and Smart IM4200 are the first fully automated remote management solutions to control all the infrastructure at remote sites - from applications and computers; through networking equipment, security cameras and power supplies; down to door sensors, temperature and digital I/O.

The Opengear Smart ACM5000 and Smart IM4200 product families are built on Opengear's next generation console server platform, known for extensive out-of-band access features including integrated VPN router and firewall, secure network and serial console access; UPS/PDU power management; local logging and scripts; monitoring and alerts; and extensive out-of-band management through 3G cellular access or modems.

The Opengear Smart ACM5000 and Smart IM4200 now have Automated Remote Management & Support (ARMS) capabilities that can take remediable actions on site - instantly. The Smart products have a programmable "rule book" with schedules of corrective actions that can be taken in response to defined events. For example, in the event of ping failure on a managed device, alerts can be sent, devices can be reset or some custom scripts actioned. In another example, if a critical UPS battery level is reached, a more graceful shutdown can be initiated before the system shuts down.

"While other vendors are dumbing down their in-rack management appliances and relying exclusively on central management solutions, Opengear is taking a smarter approach by extending the monitoring and alerts capabilities we were offering in the rack to embrace a programmable rule book," said Bob Waldie, co-founder and CEO of Opengear. "We enable datacenter managers and IT staff to take remediable action instantly and improve service levels."

Opengear Smart IM4200 - Remote Management for the Data Center

The popular Opengear IM4200 is the most advanced console server platform available today with out-of-band management for serial console ports, servers, virtual servers, service processors, UPS & PDUs, environmental monitoring and more.

Opengear's new Smart IM4200 Infrastructure Manager combines the power of the IM4200 with Opengear's new Automated Remote Management, allowing users to take corrective actions remotely and at the rack. By extending the monitoring and alerts capabilities, Opengear enables datacenter managers to take remediable action instantly and improve service levels.

Opengear Smart ACM5000 - Cellular Smart Routers

The Opengear ACM5000 cellular smart routers are the fastest growing products in Opengear's history.  The Opengear ACM5000 monitors all devices with serial, USB, Ethernet and digital I/O interfaces. Opengear also allows for UPS monitoring and management for PDUs and RPS. Environmental monitoring includes internal temperature sensors and optional support for attaching sensors for smoke, fire, vibration, water detection and door contacts.

The Smart ACM adds Automated Remote Management to enable users to manage remote IT locations and distributed networks of smart devices with minimal cost and risk.

About Opengear

Opengear (http://www.opengear.com) develops enterprise-grade remote infrastructure management solutions. It designs and manufactures next generation console servers for secure remote access and control of routers, switches, servers, firewalls, uninterruptible power supplies, power distribution units and environmental monitoring devices. Opengear's open source platform Opengear's open source platforms give network managers and system integrators the most flexible, extensible and secure remote management solution on the market today.

SOURCE  Opengear

Opengear

CONTACT: Bret Clement, Opengear PR, Bret.clement@clementcom.com, +1-303-462-3057, or Kyle Peterson, Opengear PR, kylescottpeterson@clementcom.com, +1-626-484-6685

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

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage in Jefferson County

-- New cell site improves coverage and capacity in Chaumont

-- Provides access to 3G wireless broadband service

-- Meet one of Upstate New York's local Test Men, Jack Brandes

WATERTOWN, N.Y.,May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is investing in Jefferson County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Chaumont.  The new site improves coverage and capacity along portions of Route 12, County Road 12, Depauville Road, County Road 5 and County Road 179.

This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. The company has invested more than $65 billion nationwide since it was formed - $6 billion on average every year - and invested more than $125 million in Upstate New York in 2010.

In addition to ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless began rolling out its 4G LTE network last December. It's currently available in 46 metropolitan areas nationwide, including Rochester and the New York City area. The company recently announced that Syracuse, Albany and Ithaca will have access to 4G LTE later this year. The company plans to complete its nationwide 4G LTE rollout by the end of 2013.

"We've always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services like 4G LTE, and maintain our existing 3G network leadership."

Verizon Wireless recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for "Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast."

In addition to voice and wireless data services such as V CAST Video and V CAST Music with Rhapsody, the company offers MobileBroadband, its high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. In 4G LTE coverage areas, it provides average speeds of 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. In 3G coverage areas, it provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 Mbps, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.   

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless' services continued during the first quarter of 2011 as the company added more than 1.8 million net new customers.   

The company's "nation's most reliable wireless network" reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and women throughout the country. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers. Check out our video of Western New York Test Man, Jack Brandes.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com. 

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/johnnyverizon, or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

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

India's Largest Online B2B Marketplace IndiaMART.com Goes Google

NEW DELHI, May 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     IndiaMART.com, India's largest online B2B marketplace,
announced today that more than 4,000 of its employees, located across 75
offices within the country, have recently started using Google Apps for
Business as their primary messaging and collaboration suite.

    Google Apps for Business is a web-based suite of messaging and
collaboration applications, that includes Gmail, Google Calendar, and
integrated IM, as well as Google Docs and Google Sites, Google's word
processing, spreadsheet, presentation and website creation tools.

    Dinesh Agarwal, CEO - IndiaMART.com, said, "At IndiaMART.com,
we have always been proactive in adopting new technologies for seamless
business operations. It is this outlook that prompted us to utilise Google
Apps, which promises better infrastructure and management than what is
ordinarily possible with on-premise solutions, while serving millions of
users simultaneously. Google has created a wonderful suite of applications
that tend to help organisations save time, money and resources. We are
optimistic that these innovative apps would definitely trigger many
organisations like us to move on to cloud."

    "We are pleased to have IndiaMART.com join the Google Apps
family here in India," said Pradeep Agarwal, Country Head, Google Enterprise
in India. "They serve as a great example of how organizations are able use
cloud-based messaging and collaboration tools to connect their employees,
customers and business partners in various offices and cities for enhanced
productivity and better decision making."

    The migration to Google Apps for Business allows IndiaMART.com
to move its employees onto one common email platform. The company is also in
the process of rolling out collaboration tools such as Google Docs, which
allow employees to share files and collaborate in real-time, keeping versions
organized and available wherever and whenever they work.

    IndiaMART.com plans to transition other custom on-premise apps
to the cloud using Google App Engine in future.

    About IndiaMART.com

    IndiaMART.com is India's largest online B2B marketplace for
Small & Medium Size Businesses, connecting global buyers with suppliers. The
company offers a platform & tools to over 1 million suppliers to generate
business leads from over 5 million buyers, who use the platform to find
reliable & competitive suppliers. The company has over 4000 employees located
across 75 offices in the country. Its existing investors include Intel
Capital and Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.

    Products & Services

    IndiaMART.com offers products that enable small & medium size
businesses generate business leads (online catalogs/store-fronts), establish
their credibility (third party verified trust profile) and use business
information (finance, news, trade shows, tenders) for their business
promotion.

    For more information, please visit:
http://www.indiamart.com/corporate/press-section.html

    About Google Inc.

    Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of
people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by
Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web
property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program
provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the
overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley
with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information,
visit http://www.google.com.

   
    Media Contacts

    Pawandeep Kaur
    Manager - PR
    IndiaMART.com
    T: +91-120-3911000
    F: +91-120-2424943
    E: pr@IndiaMART.com

Source: IndiaMART.com

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Former MGM and Lionsgate Marketing Chief, Priscilla Pesci, Springs From the Lions to Launch Elumines, a Uniquely Integrated Marketing and Social Business Strategies Company

LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With a tagline of "mind over media", Priscilla Pesci, former MGM Studios and Lionsgate CMO executive, announced today that she has launched Elumines, an integrated marketing and social business strategies company specializing in the entertainment, technology, hospitality, consumer and retail arenas.

Based in Los Angeles, Elumines will create turnkey, results-oriented, full-scale brand and media campaigns for its top-level clientele, with a special focus on socially conscious media. From brand creation to unique social platforms, integrated marketing to social business strategies, Elumines willtarget and address the growing concerns of forward-thinking companies that are seeking unique, 'state-of-the-arts' marketing solutions, while reducing overhead and optimizing resources for its worldwide clients.

"In recent years the advertising and media business architecture has transformed from being a passive, packaged consumer experience to an immediate, interactive experience, reliant on client engagement and endorsement," commented Pesci.  "Given this historical shift and the lightening speed of change it brings with it, it is essential to guide and bring the brand directly and authentically to the consumer, replacing search with meaningful connection. The traditional ad /marketing model is swiftly expiring, especially as messaging continues to migrate quickly to social and mobile platforms where brands can best reach their consumers directly and much more cost-effectively."

A vertically integrated company, Elumines is comprised of innovative media specialists and strategic partners in all facets of marketing, PR, and content distribution. The Elumines specialists, all proven professionals in their varied disciplines of media, which will enable the company to leverage a world-class roster of clients include: Sloane Mann: Design Direction and Branding; Greg Mann: Design Direction and Strategy; Tommy Coster: Music, Composing and Sound Production; Jennifer Cheung and Steven Nilsson: Photography, Production, and Styling.

Additionally Elumines has formed strategic alliances with Sheila Morris, President of Morris Marketing, whose company will provide the worldwide public relations for all Elumines clients, and Neal Gray, President of CTN Digital, whose innovative company will align as the strategic solution provider, offering web-enabled digital media publishing of the highest quality for PCs, HDTVs, laptops and netbooks, tablets/slates and wireless touchscreen devices.

"With Elumines, I have assembled the most qualified experts in multiple media disciplines - people with whom I've worked beside for more than a decade - who are proven leaders and media visionaries who share a common sense of social consciousness, integrity, and outstanding business achievements in their respective fields."

Prior to establishing Elumines, Pesci joined Lionsgate as Senior Vice President and Marketing Chief of Worldwide Television, where she designed and introduced a first-of-its-kind instantaneous, digital delivery system, including blueprints for unique global advertising and revenue-generating opportunities.  From 2001-2009, Pesci served in two senior level positions at MGM, first as Senior Franchise and Digital Media Specialist and then as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of MGM Worldwide Television Group.  Pesci began her career at CBS Broadcast International and Fox Family Worldwide. For more information on Elumines, please visit the website at: http://elumines.com/.

SOURCE  Elumines

Elumines

CONTACT: Sheila Morris of MORRIS MARKETING, +1-818 487-9300, sheila@morrispr.com, for Elumines

Web Site: http://elumines.com

Kobo Wireless eReaders Roll Into U.S. Best Buy Locations and Also Available Through http://www.bestbuy.com

Just in Time for Mother's Day, the Kobo Wireless eReader is available for $99.99, Preloaded with 100 Free eBooks, Access to Over 2.3 Million eBooks in the Kobo Store and Supports Local Library Lending

TORONTO, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, the leader in global eReading ,today announced that the Kobo  Wireless eReader is  now available in Best Buy stores throughout the United States as well as online through http://www.bestbuy.com.  Now customers can visit any U.S. Best Buy location to get hands-on experience with the affordable, Kobo Wireless eReader as well as access to over 2.3 million eBooks, Newspapers and Magazines in the robust Kobo  store.  Starting today through May 14, 2011, U.S. Best Buy locations are offering the Onyx Kobo Wireless eReader in stores and online for the special discounted price of $99.99 in celebration of Mother's Day.  At the end of this promotion, Best Buy will resume selling the Kobo Wireless eReader for $129.99.

The Kobo Wireless eReader comes pre-loaded with 100 free eBooks, so purchasers can read right out of the box.  Users can easily shop the Kobo store that offers over 2.3 million titles including today's newest releases and bestsellers, newspapers and magazines -  plus a selection of over 1 million free titles.  Delivering open standards versatility (supporting ePUB, PDF and Adobe DRM), customers can also borrow eBooks from their local libraries and read them for free on the Kobo Wireless eReader.

The compact, lightweight, and simple-to-use Kobo Wireless eReader features an eInk screen that reads like print on paper and is easily customizable with a selection of font sizes and font styles.  Perfect for reading on-the-go, Kobo's Wireless eReader holds up to 1,000 eBooks and has a SD expansion slot that can increase capacity to hold up to 10,000 eBooks.  Featuring a modern, clean design, with easy-to-use navigation and a unique soft quilted back, the Kobo Wireless eReader provides an intuitive user experience with access to a rich assortment of the latest content with just the press of a button.

To provide additional flexibility, free eReading applications are available at http://www.kobo.com for most smartphones, desktops, laptops and tablets, and come pre-loaded on the recently released BlackBerry PlayBook.  This multi-platform approach to reading freedom championed by Kobo offers consumers the ability to read across multiple devices while building a lifetime eReading library, available from anywhere, with Kobo.

"We've seen great success working with Best Buy in Canada and look forward to being available in-store in the U.S. with the Mother's Day special," said Todd Humphrey, vice president of business development, Kobo.  "Having Kobo's Wireless eReader in Best Buy stores throughout the United States and online provides the eReading public with more purchasing options and allows shoppers to compare our eReader to the competition to see the value and versatility we bring to the table.  Best Buy is the ultimate electronic shopping destination, offering knowledgeable product experts and a low price guarantee."

Kobo is changing eReading with Kobo Reading Life, an industry-first social experience that lets passionate readers, discover, track and share their love of reading.   With Reading Life, Kobo users can connect with friends or book clubs and discuss their favorite books on Facebook.  Statistics help users track their Reading Life, and earn awards - just for spending time reading.

Kobo users can download free eReading applications at http://www.kobo.com for most smartphones, netbooks, tablets, desktops and laptops. Throughout the last 18 months, Kobo has aggressively built relationships with OEMs, retailers and content owners around the world to create an overall eBook solution that provides consumers the freedom to read on any device.  Today, Kobo has more than 3 million users and customers in 100-plus countries worldwide.   The company has added more than 1 million of those users in just 90 days.  Kobo also supports a range of dedicated eReaders like the Sony eReader and Nook, and has partnered with device manufacturers, including Samsung and RIM. 

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $50 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy, Audiovisions, Best Buy Mobile, The Carphone Warehouse, Five Star, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Magnolia Audio Video, Napster, Pacific Sales, and The Phone House. Approximately 180,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in our communities. Community partnership is central to the way Best Buy does business. In fiscal 2011, the company donated approximately $25 million to improve the vitality of the communities where its employees and customers live and work. For more information about Best Buy, visit http://www.bby.com.

About Kobo, Inc.

Kobo is a global eReading service with more than 2.3 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers - one of the largest eReading catalogues in the world.  Kobo believes consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device and has attracted millions of readers from over 100 countries across the globe.  Kobo has top ranked eReading applications for iPad, iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows, MacOS and is the eReading application of choice for leading tablet OEMs.  The Kobo Wireless eReader is also available at leading retailers including Indigo, Walmart, Best Buy, Borders, WHSmith, Angus & Robertson's, and Whitcoull's.  Kobo's recently announced, innovative Reading Life marked the launch of an industry-first comprehensive social eReading experience - Kobo users can earn awards simply for time spent reading.  Kobo is backed by majority shareholder Indigo Books & Music Inc, Cheung Kong Holdings, and institutional investors.

    Contact:    Wendy Zaas/Karina Tang
                Rogers & Cowan
                310.854.8148/212.445.8419
                wzaas@rogersandcowan.com
                ktang@rogersandcowan.com

SOURCE  Kobo

Kobo

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

Hollywood Meets Connecticut as Key Media Companies Join Forces Creating Televerse Studios

STAMFORD, Conn., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Three major video and digital production companies have joined forces as Televerse Studios (http://www.Televersestudios.com) offering complete video production, post production and distribution services. Visual/EFX, Elements Post and Televersemedia are the cornerstone of a new, full-service production facility serving the TV, motion picture, and independent production community in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. 

Robert Harris, veteran entertainment executive, 'new media' pioneer and guiding force behindsuccessful hits such as Miami Vice, Murder She Wrote and Magnum P.I., has joined Televerse Studios as President, while Alfred Maiorano, majority owner and founder of all three entities, holds the role of Chairman.

"The production industry here is experiencing tremendous growth driven by the 'digital and new media' revolution combined with Connecticut's attractive tax incentives," said Mr. Maiorano. "The time is right for a new business model that offers the convenience of all services under one roof."

"Al and his team have an outstanding reputation among broadcasters and cable clients," adds Mr. Harris. "Now, because businesses and brands are making video so much a part of their strategies, we think it's time to offer that expertise and experience to a broad range of clients as an economical, one-stop solution."

Over his decades-long career, Mr. Harris led Universal Television to a position as the industry leader in TV content production and distribution; launched AOL's streaming video initiatives; guided the creation of numerous hit broadcast series and developed many programming innovations.  Among his many activities in the 'new media' arena was the creation of an internet video distribution network and a leadership role in the launch of a successful streaming music service now known as Pandora.

Televerse Studios is located in Stamford, Connecticut, 40 minutes from midtown Manhattan.  The company's TV clients include ESPN, Lifetime, A&E, and The History Channel as well as producers of series for NBC and TBS.  Corporate clients include Avon, Liberty Mutual, Campbell's, Kraft and Newman's Own.  Most recently, Televerse was awarded a significant contract for the production of audio books for the Library of Congress' National Library Service.

For additional information on Televerse Studios, (http://www.TeleverseStudios.com) contact publicist Devon Fleming devon@devonfleming.com. 

CONTACT:
Devon Fleming
Mobile: 203-247-9738 Office: 203-966-6162
devon@devonfleming.com

SOURCE  Televerse Studios

Televerse Studios

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

Ipreo Offers LinkedIn Integration in BD Suite

Ipreo's institutional investor contacts to be linked seamlessly to LinkedIn profiles, enhancing connectivity between participants in the financial markets

NEW YORK,  May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipreo, a leading global provider of financial services intelligence and productivity solutions to corporations and investment banks, announced an agreement with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, to provide seamless access to LinkedIn profiles from Ipreo's BD Suite of investor prospecting and CRM solutions.

Powered by the industry-leading Bigdough database of institutional investor contacts and profiles, Ipreo's BD Suite provides capital markets and investor relations professionals with a complete workflow solution comprised of global, multi-asset class contact and holdings data, advanced investor screening tools, and comprehensive contact management capabilities.

As a result of this strategic relationship, clients of Ipreo's BD products will have direct, one-click access to their LinkedIn network, including profiles of people and companies, as well as associated relational information and communications tools. LinkedIn information, such as connection lists, degrees of separation, and the ability to send a LinkedIn invitation, will be embedded throughout the BD applications' workflow.

"LinkedIn is one of the core business information and management tools widely used by our Capital Markets, Research Sales & Trading, and Corporate Investor Relations clients," said O'Hara Macken, Managing Director of Global Products & Applications at Ipreo. "By integrating LinkedIn with our BD Suite, we are furthering our mission of giving our clients seamless access to critical intelligence throughout their natural workflow."

Integration is expected to be complete in the second quarter of 2011. Ipreo is offering a free one-month trial of the service for anyone who pre-registers for access. Those wishing to participate in the free trial should email linkedin@ipreo.com.

About Ipreo

Ipreo is a premier global provider of high quality data, market intelligence, and productivity solutions to investment banking and corporate clients. With decades of experience serving the capital markets, and a reputation for superior customer service, Ipreo is both a dynamic innovator and a trusted resource. Ipreo has more than 600 employees and operations throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Ipreo is majority-owned by private equity firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson (http://www.vss.com). For more information, please go to http://www.ipreo.com.

SOURCE  Ipreo

Ipreo

CONTACT: Kate McKay, +1-212-849-5060, kate.mckay@ipreo.com

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

Activision Publishing and Cartoon Network Enterprises To Unleash Generator Rex Video Game This Fall

Top Rated Animated Series Set to Make Its Interactive Debut

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Cartoon Network Enterprises announced today that Generator Rex: Agent of Providence will be available for Nintendo DS(TM), the Nintendo 3DS(TM) system, Wii(TM) from Nintendo, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoftthis October.

"Generator Rex embodies the best of boys' action: a conflict-driven storyline, aspirational characters and an arsenal of cool weapons and vehicles," said Pete Yoder, Vice President, U.S. Consumer Products, Cartoon Network Enterprises. "Activision's Generator Rex: Agent of Providence captures this non-stop excitement and is the perfect title to extend the brand to the vital interactive market."

"This is a property tailor made for video games," said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. "We look forward to unleashing Rex's powers in a way that fans of the show will love."

Based on Cartoon Network's top-rated animated series, the Generator Rex: Agent of Providence video game lets players take control of Rex, a teenager who has harnessed nanites within his body to become the ultimate weapon.  In the game, Rex is in a race against time to prevent Van Kleiss and his minions from gaining unprecedented powers that could destroy the earth!

Villains, known as E.V.O.s (Exponentially Variegated Organisms), are infected with "nanites" which mutate their hosts into malicious beasts. An organization named Providence was created to combat these villains with Rex's help. Players will fight through the depths of the jungle, the scorching deserts, and the heart of metropolitan cities, while on the lookout for blueprints to create bigger and better weapons to use in combat against the increasing power of the E.V.O.s.

This game is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information, please visit http://www.activision.com and http://www.generator-rex.com.

About Cartoon Network Enterprises

Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) is responsible for building consumer products and merchandising programs for a wide range of brands by securing and supporting long-term licensing partnerships across all categories. As the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, the division manages the consumer product programs for the networks' award-winning original programming, brands and characters including Ben 10, Generator Rex, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adventure Time, Adult Swim and more. CNE also serves as the exclusive global licensing agent for the full portfolio of brands from Spin Master Ltd., as well as Nelvana Enterprises and Spin Master for the award-winning Bakugan brand and the PGA of America for the youth marketplace.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families.  Nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

©2011 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. © 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Contact:
Edith Yang
Sandbox Strategies
424-259-2205
edith@sandboxstrat.com

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

Pixonic has Released a Cookbook for Successful Social Games Development

MOSCOW, May 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Pixonic, social network games publisher, has released a cookbook for game
developers. Social Games Cookbook is neither a manual nor a strict set of
rules but rather a recipe book on how to make hits.

    There are over 1,000 professional game development studios all over the
world, and it's exactly for them that Pixonic team, who use their own PixAPI
platform to publish games in social networks, have revealed the secrets of
successful game development in their new cookbook. It contains answers to the
developers' hottest questions, practical recommendations and Pixonic team's
know-hows.

    "When we decided to publish the book, we learned, to our surprise, that
no one had ever done anything like that before," says Elena Masolova, Pixonic
CEO. "The studios and developers that we work with publish their games in
social networks all over the world. However, they usually face similar
problems, make the same mistakes, and ask our producers the same things. We
decided to put all the recipes together to help those who want to make their
own hit games."

    The book contains a lot of recipes on how to make attractive graphics and
a comfortable, user-friendly interface of social games; it describes what the
first game session should look like, why quests are important, and what makes
an ideal social game so different. All the recommendations are written in a
plain and clear language.

    "Plan the first session ahead for the players and reward them for all the
good choices - take them by the hand. Reward them through quests or by
balancing experience for each level," the authors suggest. "Any energy
spending has to be rewarded. If you don't know how to reward players, give
them experience."

    The recommendations suggest that the game developers don't ask players to
count or compare numbers, give reasons why players shouldn't be given an
opportunity to make bad choices, and explain that the most important things
about the game are an intriguing plot start and respect for the player's
gaming regime.

    Pixonic analytics team are planning regular updates to the Cookbook, will
publish soon the social networks research, so don't miss.

    The Cookbook is available for free download at (
http://pixonic.org/en/about/blog/pixonic-has-released-a-cookbook)

   
    Media contact:

    Ksenia Chabanenko
    ksenicha@gmail.com
    +79160906626

Source: Pixonic

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WoodWing Discontinues iPhone Platform - Aysling Announces a Complete Mobile Solution to Replace It

Aysling Launches a Complete Mobile Platform for Publishers

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the announcement by WoodWing to discontinue supporting their iPhone solution, WoodWing clients can easily migrate to Aysling's complete mobile platform. 

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"We are very excited to offer our clients a complete mobile platform that engages audiences on all handheld devices," stated Patrick Becker, President at Aysling Digital Media Solutions.  Mr. Becker continued with, "Our clients are able to seamlessly publish content from WoodWing's Enterprise Publishing System to multiple mobile devices with a single export."

As a premier GOLD solutions partner for WoodWing, Aysling strives to provide innovative digital media solutions for publishers and corporate entities.  Rather than replicating a print magazine onto a Smartphone, Aysling has partnered with Thumb Media to offer Mozines. Mozines blend elements from print, web, mobile, video, blogs, and other assets owned by the publisher and creates a distinct, customized package of screen optimized content for iPhones, Android phones and BlackBerrys. Mozines are unique in that they allow publishers to refresh content dynamically at publisher-determined intervals to encourage frequent use by consumers and a fresh and engaging user experience. Mozines also provide multiple revenue streams with "Try Before Buy" tiered subscription pricing, Rich Media Ad Campaigns and print sales of your magazines. Mozine download and navigation speeds are faster than most magazine apps too, since the publication is served up in snack-sized increments.

The MOZINE(TM) publishing solution is an end to end mobile publishing service based on the premise of Publish Once, Distribute Everywhere. Once set up, Aysling clients can easily create content and engage their audience on the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, with a superior rich-media experience.

About Aysling Digital Media Solutions:

Aysling Digital Media Solutions (formerly WoodWing Solutions) is recognized internationally as a leading provider of digital media publishing software solutions.  Aysling delivers leading edge Print, Web, Mobile, including iPad and Tablet solutions to create, manage, distribute and archive digital content.  Clients include national and international Newspaper, Magazine, Tabloid and Book Publishers, plus Fortune 100 Corporate and Governmental Agencies that require a robust feature rich enterprise software solution to meet their respective world-wide audience digital media platform for content presentation.

CONTACT INFO:
For more information, visit http://www.aysling.com

CONTACT: Glen Graessley, Director of Business Development
+1-888-702-0082, info@aysling.com

SOURCE  Aysling Digital Media Solutions

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Aysling Digital Media Solutions

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

Merrick Bank Joins the Secure Vault Payments Network

Nation's 35th Largest ACH Originator and Top Merchant Acquirer

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Merrick Bankannounced today they will join the Secure Vault Payments (SVP) network as a Merchant Financial Institution and offer SVP to their ISOs and related merchants.

Secure Vault Payments is a safe, secure and private online payment network developed by NACHA -- The Electronic Payments Association® and eWise, a provider of online payment & personal financial management solutions.

"We are excited to be part of the SVP network," said Merrick's President, Richard Urrutia. "Membership will allow us to sponsor our ISOs and merchants, and allow them to offer this new and exciting payment alternative to consumers nationwide."

SVP is the only online payment system designed specifically for the unique security and convenience requirements of online payments and ecommerce.  SVP brings value to consumers, financial institutions, merchants and billers in a closed loop payment chain.

    --  For consumers, SVP is an easy, fast and secure way to make payments or
        shop online by leveraging their current online banking accounts to make
        immediate payments without enrolling, registering or sharing any account
        information.
    --  For merchants & billers, SVP provides real-time authorization with
        guaranteed payment of ACH transactions at costs typically more
        cost-effective than existing solutions while lowering risk.
    --  For financial institutions, SVP provides an added measure of consumer
        protection, encourages the use of online banking and adds a new revenue
        stream while leveraging the bank's existing online banking
        infrastructure.

"We are pleased to announce Merrick as a valuable addition to the SVP network, " said eWise CEO Alex Grinberg. "With their expertise and reach in the ISO community, they will be able to bring the SVP payment option to thousands of merchants and consumers."

Companies interested in joining the SVP network should contact Dean Seifert, senior vice president, eWise at svp@ewise.com. Inquiries regarding the NACHA Operating Rules or SVP business rules should be directed to NACHA.

Merrick Bank

Merrick Bank, a subsidiary of CardWorks, Inc., is a Utah Financial Institution, insured by the FDIC and founded in 1997. Merrick is a top-25 issuer and acquirer of VISA and MasterCard credit cards, and lends nationally to consumers purchasing boats and recreational vehicles.

CardWorks, Inc.

CardWorks, Inc. is the parent company of Merrick Bank. CardWorks provides financial institutions, retailers, non-traditional card issuers, ISOs and merchants in the U.S. and Canada with a full range of world-class servicing and support solutions. CardWorks provides services for banks, financial guarantors, credit card issuers, independent sales organizations and merchants that enable them to economically pursue their own goals and objectives while meeting all service requirements.

Secure Vault Payments(TM) (SVP)

Secure Vault Payments(TM) enables consumers to initiate private and secure payments for purchases and bill payments through their financial institutions' online banking platforms, using the ACH Network and eWise's Online Banking e-Payments technology. Financial institutions authenticate consumers and provide businesses with real-time authorization and confirmation of payment (ACH credit). Secure Vault Payments(TM) is a trademarked offering of NACHA -- The Electronic Payments Association. To learn more, visit http://securevaultpayments.org/.

eWise

eWise is partnering with NACHA to provide the Secure Vault Payments network, utilizing its Online Banking ePayments (OBeP) technology and account management services. eWise is a payments and online financial management solutions provider with a reputation for providing innovative solutions that make transacting online easier and more secure. eWise offices in US, UK, China and Australia support some of the world's top 50 financial institutions with solutions delivering outstanding, proven ROI for its customers and a better online experience for millions of end-users worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ewise.com.

SOURCE  Merrick Bank

Merrick Bank

CONTACT: Marlene Greenberg, Corporate Communications, of CardWorks, Inc., +1-516-576-0404 Ext. 2278, marlene.greenberg@cardworks.com; or Patti Duncan of eWise, +1-303-256-6276, pduncan@ewise.com

Web Site: http://www.securevaultpayments.org

Zipcar Launches Public Beta Test of Its Android(TM) App

Android App is Latest Addition to Zipcar's Suite of Mobile Tools and Services; Public Beta Allows for Member Feedback to Deliver Powerful User Experience

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the launch of its highly anticipated Android(TM) mobile application as a public beta test. The app is available for download in beta format at http://www.zipcar.com/android and continues to expand Zipcar's suite of mobile tools and services for its members.  The public beta launch enables thousands of members to test the new mobile app, and provide robust feedback directly to Zipcar to ensure the final product offers members a powerful, seamless mobile experience.

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Zipcar's new Android application allows members to search for and reserve Zipcars by time, location and vehicle type.  Members can use the application to view available Zipcars on a map, get directions to the vehicle location and extend or cancel a reservation.  The application can also be used to honk the horn to locate a Zipcar, as well as lock and unlock the vehicle after scanning the Zipcard into the reservation.  Non-members can download the app to search for vehicles and vehicle locations, learn more about Zipcar and initiate the membership application process.

"We offer car ownership, one hour at a time and we are dedicated to pushing easy-to-use, self-service innovations through the entire spectrum of our service.  The beta launch of our Android app, demonstrates our continued commitment to delivering the best member experience in the category," said Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith.  "We conducted a member study in December 2010, and found that more than 90 percent of Zipsters use smartphones, with a large increase in the share of Android-powered devices compared to prior studies.  The launch of this public beta gives us the opportunity to learn from thousands of members using a wide variety of Android devices to gather feedback on their user experience. The creation of the new Android app is the latest step we've taken to ensure the Zipcar experience aligns with the communication tools and mobile lifestyle choices of our members."

With the introduction of its Android app, Zipcar is adding to its collection of mobile applications and services that intuitively work with members through all stages of the reservation process using a variety of mobile devices.  In addition to the new Android application, the collection includes Zipcar's iPhone®  application - recognized by Time Magazine as one of the "Best Travel Gadgets of 2009" and one of the "50 Best iPhone Apps in 2011" - as well as a mobile website, which can be used on Blackberry® devices and smartphones to make, extend or change reservations and an interactive voice response call center which automatically recognizes members and their reservation status, and dynamically changes the options based on where members are in their reservation experience.  Zipcar also offers two-way SMS texting, allowing the vehicle to proactively reach out to members during their reservation via their mobile device to manage their reservation, including instant reservation extension.

Zipcar for Android requires Android OS 2.1 or higher.  The beta version of the application is available for download at http://www.zipcar.com/android or can be downloaded directly on an Android-powered device by searching for "Zipcar" in the Android Market.  Members can visit http://www.zipcar.com/android/faqs with any questions regarding Zipcar for Android, and can also send feedback directly through the application.  Once all testing is complete, a final version of the app will be available for download.  For more information on Zipcar, visit http://www.zipcar.com.

About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world's leading car sharing network with more than 560,000 members and over 8,000 vehicles in urban areas and college campuses throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Zipcar offers more than 30 makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car. More information is available at http://www.zipcar.com.

Photos and b-roll footage are available for media purposes at http://www.zipcar.mediaroom.com.

Zipcar and the Zipcar logo are trademarks of Zipcar, Inc.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. 

The trademark Blackberry is owned by Research In Motion Limited and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. Zipcar is not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Research In Motion Limited. 

iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including statements with respect to the number of members who may download the beta version of application and our ability to offer a final version of the application.  Among the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include our ability to provide satisfactory performance, reliability and availability of our reservation systems, websites and network infrastructure and to maintain high levels of member satisfaction and loyalty and other risks detailed in Zipcar's final prospectus related to our initial public offering filed pursuant to Rule 424b under the Securities Act with the with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2011. All forward-looking statements reflect our expectations only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as reflecting our views, expectations or beliefs at any date subsequent to the date of this release.

ZIP-G

SOURCE  Zipcar, Inc.

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CONTACT: Greg Winter, +1-617-336-4323, gwinter@zipcar.com

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

Virtela to Share Insight on the Latest Options in WAN Optimization at Interop

Industry Veteran Mark Weiner Discusses Managed Cloud Services Approach in Debate on New Alternatives in WAN Optimization Strategies

DENVER, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtela, the world's largest independent managed network, security and cloud services company, announced today that Mark Weiner, senior vice president of marketing, will participate in a debate-style discussion regarding the pros and cons of new WAN optimization approaches at Interop Las Vegas on May 12th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

In the panel presentation, Weiner will discuss new and emerging managed service options in WAN optimization, as the market evolves from enterprise hosted applications to cloud computing and hybrid environments. He will also speak to the benefits of choosing a managed service approach, such as cost savings on equipment and faster deployment, and the growing importance of Application Performance Management (APM).

The session, entitled The New Age of WAN Optimization, will be moderated by Jim Metzler, vice president of Ashton Metzler & Associates.  Panelists include representatives of Akamai Technologies, Alcatel-Lucent, Blue Coat Systems, and Riverbed.

    What:      The New Age of WAN Optimization
    When:      May 12, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PST
                Breakers L, Mandalay Bay Convention Center,
    Where:      Las Vegas
                Debate the pros and cons of new WAN
    What:       optimization strategies
                Mark Weiner, Senior Vice President of
    Who:        Marketing, Virtela

About Virtela

Virtela Technology Services Incorporated is the world's largest independent managed network, security and cloud services company. Virtela offers an award-winning suite of services - including managed networks, security, application acceleration and proactive infrastructure management - to mid-market and Fortune 500 customers around the world. Virtela offers unparalleled geographic reach to more than 190 countries through its partnerships with more than 500 carriers.

Virtela is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with globally distributed Network Operations Centers in the U.S., India and the Philippines. For more information, please call +1 (720) 475-4000, visit http://www.virtela.net or find Virtela on Twitter.

SOURCE  Virtela

Virtela

CONTACT: Jane Morrissey, Virtela, +1-720-475-4012, jmorrissey@virtela.net; Angel Badagliacco, LMGPR for Virtela, +1-408-738-9150, angel@lmgpr.com

Web Site: http://www.virtela.net

Ariel Way's G4 Government Solutions to Represent Vir2us, Inc.

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ariel Way, Inc., (PK: AWYI) http://www.arielway.com, today announced that its subsidiary G4 Government Solutions, Inc. ("G4") signed an agreement with Vir2us, Inc. to represent the company on G4's GSA IT Schedule 70.

G4 will help Vir2us define the strategy and oversee the execution of Government sales, product marketing, and customer satisfaction.  G4 and the GSA Schedule is the right combination to sell Vir2us products to federal agencies as well as to state and local governments. Not only does the Schedule reduce the amount of time that it takes to close Government business, but it also gives the Systems Integrators and Federal Agencies the ability to receive small business credit when working with G4.

Ed Brinskele, President, and CEO of Vir2us said, "We are excited to be working with G4 because they not only offer us a wealth of government contracting expertise, but they have the knowledge and years of experience in selling into this market. G4 is what we need to expand sales of our Genesis product."

About Vir2us, Inc.

Vir2us is a Petaluma, California based company that is leading the way in next-generation secure computing solutions for today's Internet-enabled world. Its most recent product, the Genesis server appliance, is a revolutionary computer-restoration and data recovery machine that completely restores a malfunctioning or crashed computer to its day-one, pristine state in less than an hour.  It is unrivaled in its ability to restore corrupted hard drives and includes the most recent advances in updates, patches, and drivers.  Vir2us' much awaited Immunity product (due to be released later this year) makes computers immune to cyber threats.

About G4 Government Solutions, Inc.

G4 Government Solutions is a Bethesda, Maryland based small business ("G4") within the Ariel Way group of companies that works with companies who sell their products and services to the Federal and State and Local Governments. G4's go-to-market solutions allow manufacturers to grow their public sector sales, through direct sales or through a flexible program with reseller participation. G4 helps companies lower costs and reduce risks by bringing G4's contracting expertise and technology solutions to enable companies to more effectively manage contracts, sales, marketing and procurement.

About Ariel Way, Inc.

Ariel Way, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Ariel Way" or the "Company"), is a technology and services company for highly secure global communications, multimedia and digital signage solutions and technologies. The Company is focused on developing innovative and secure technologies, acquiring and growing profitable advanced technology companies and global communications service providers and creating strategic alliances with companies in complementary product lines and service industries.

More information about Ariel Way can be found on the web at http://www.arielway.com.

Forward-Looking Statements: Certain of the statements contained herein may be, within the meaning of the federal securities laws, "forward-looking statements," which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. See the Company's latest Form 10-KSB for a discussion of such risks, uncertainties and other factors. Any forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update any of these statements in the future.

SOURCE  Ariel Way, Inc.

Ariel Way, Inc.

CONTACT: Ariel Way, Inc., +1-202-609-7756

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

Jelli to Launch the First Ever "Social" Radio Stations

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jelli (http://www.jelli.com) announced today it will launch in June 2011 the world's first terrestrial radio stations completely powered by the social web.

In a first for traditional broadcasting, Jelli's social radio platform will take over all programming operations of two terrestrial radio stations in Las Vegas under a multi-year agreement.

Las Vegas is the first market to launch Jelli as a revolutionary, new 24-hour radio format.  On KHIJ-FM and KVBE-FM, listeners will be able to choose in real time every song that plays on the air via Jelli's website or Jelli's free iPhone app.  One station will generally play Pop music, and the other Rock music, but both will be branded "Jelli."

"There are over 150 million people in the USA that use the social web to share, communicate and consume content every month.  The radio medium has seen little innovation in decades but is still massive, with 242 million listeners weekly," said Mike Dougherty, Jelli's CEO. "Jelli combines the power and fun of the social web with the reach of a terrestrial radio broadcast, to create something new from something old."

Jelli has entered into a multi-year agreement with LKCM Radio Group and Aurora Media, the owners of KHIJ-FM and KVBE-FM.

"Jelli is the most significant innovation in radio format programming in a decade," said Gerry Schlegel, President LKCM Radio Group. "We want to transform the market in Las Vegas by engaging with our listeners directly through the web and mobile, and building a strong community around an amazing music experience."

Jelli users can vote for songs, share songs on Twitter and Facebook, discuss what is playing with the other community members, and use two unique Jelli "power-ups," a Rocket and a Bomb, to further influence what will play next.

In addition, users will be able to access a much broader selection of music than is typical on the radio, and connect with other music fans around special nightly segments.

KHIJ-FM and KVBE-FM will be completely automated by Jelli's unique cloud-based platform, which enables local broadcasts to be easily customized and shaped to local tastes while being managed on a centralized basis.

Jelli's listener controlled experience has been validated nationwide over the last year in over 25 markets including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and San Francisco.  Over this period, Jelli proved that it can drive strong ratings performance, time spent listening and user engagement.

About Jelli

Jelli is 100 percent user-controlled radio, leveraging the power of the web and mobile to reinvent radio. Jelli creates a highly social radio experience by empowering the community to interact with the broadcast in real-time and determine dynamically what plays on-air or online. Launched in 2009, Jelli is based in San Mateo, CA. For more information, visit http://www.jelli.com.

SOURCE  Jelli

Jelli

CONTACT: Sarah Caplener, +1-831-234-9048, press@jelli.com

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

International Game Technology Launches Tender Offer to Acquire Entraction for Approximately $115 Million

-- Combination expected to significantly enhance IGT's online gaming portfolio by adding poker, sports betting, and bingo offerings

-- Transaction consistent with IGT's focus of growing online gaming in legalized jurisdictions

-- Purchase to be funded from cash available on IGT's balance sheet

-- Acquisition expected to close before the end of IGT's fiscal year

LAS VEGAS, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) has launched a cash offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Entraction Holding AB (NASDAQ OMX: ENT B) at a price equivalent to approximately $11.11 per share, or a total consideration of approximately $115 million.  The Entraction Board of Directors has recommended the offer to its shareholders.

Established in 2000 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Entraction operates one of the world's largest, legal online poker networks and has quickly grown into one of the leading suppliers of online gaming products and services.  Entraction's scalable, robust business to business delivery platform contains over 4 million registered players, in partnership with over 60 operators. Additionally, Entraction provides a comprehensive suite of services needed to operate a successful gaming site such as content management, payment solutions, and fraud protection.

The successful acquisition of Entraction will enhance IGT's ability to grow its position within the rapidly growing Interactive gaming space.  The combination is anticipated to provide Entraction with the global scale and reach to partner with gaming operators and land based casinos around the world. Subsequent to the closure of the transaction, Peter Astrom, Chief Executive Officer and President of Entraction, will continue to lead Entraction reporting directly to Patti Hart, Chief Executive Officer and President of IGT.

"This transaction represents a fantastic opportunity for our employees, customers, and shareholders alike," said Peter Astrom, President and CEO of Entraction. "Entraction will be able to utilize IGT's global scale and distribution to advance our short and long term objectives in exciting, new ways and we look forward to joining the IGT team."

"The addition of Entraction advances IGT's position in legalized Interactive gaming markets," said Patti Hart, President and CEO of IGT.  "It strengthens our interactive portfolio by adding poker, bingo, casino, and sports betting.  This combination will drive enhanced value for our global customers and partners.  We are also thrilled to welcome the Entraction team as the newest members of the IGT family."

IGT expects to fund the transaction from available cash on its balance sheet.  The tender offer is projected to close within IGT's current fiscal year and is subject to conditions customary for Swedish public companies as well as certain regulatory approvals.

Conference Call Information

International Game Technology (NYSE "IGT") will host a conference call regarding its tender offer for Entraction on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 5:00 a.m. PT.  The access numbers are as follows:

Domestic callers dial 800-369-1722, passcode IGT

International callers dial 1-517-308-9092, passcode IGT

The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet.  A link to the webcast is available at our website http://www.IGT.com/InvestorRelations.  If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived until Thursday, May 12, 2011 also at http://www.IGT.com/InvestorRelations.

Interested parties who can't participate at the time of the call may listen to a taped replay of the entire conference call commencing at approximately 7:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, May 5, 2011.  This replay will run through Thursday, May 12, 2011.  The access numbers are as follows:

Domestic callers dial 866-361-4757

International callers dial 1-203-369-0183

About Entraction

Entraction (NASDAQ OMX: ENT B) offers complete software systems for online gaming and operates one of the largest open poker networks in the world. Entraction offers partners software for poker, sports betting, casino and bingo, as well as peripheral services, such as web design, gaming licenses, operation, payment solutions, promotional tools and 24-hour end-user support.

About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IGT.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning the proposed transaction, including the expected benefits of the acquisition to IGT and IGT's strategic and operational expectations for its interactive gaming business.  Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, the possibility that the transaction might not close or that the closing may be delayed, IGT's integration of Entraction, its products, technologies and employees may experience difficulties, and the anticipated benefits of the transaction to IGT and its customers might not be realized.  More information about potential factors that could affect IGT's business and financial results is included in IGT's filings with the SEC, including under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in IGT's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its 2010 fiscal year and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for its fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, and available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov and on the investor relations section of IGT's website at http://www.IGT.com.  All information provided in this release is as of May 5, 2011, and IGT does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information.

SOURCE  International Game Technology

International Game Technology

CONTACT: Matt Moyer, Vice President, Investor Relations of International Game Technology, 1-866-296-4232

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

CareerBuilder Acquires JobsCentral in Singapore

CHICAGO, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CareerBuilder continues an aggressive expansion into markets around the globe with its latest acquisition of JobsCentral, a leading job board in Singapore that also has a fast-growing presence in Malaysia.  Over the last five years, JobsCentral's growth has consistently outpaced that of the online recruitment market in Singapore and its two largest competitors, making it a strong springboard for CareerBuilder into the Southeast Asia market.  Uniting CareerBuilder and JobsCentral will bring an exciting array of recruitment and career solutions to Singapore's employment community.

Singapore has one of the best-performing economies and job markets in the world.  Its gross domestic product is projected to grow 4 percent to 6 percent in 2011, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.  Its unemployment rate remains low at 2.2 percent and job vacancies continue to rise, according to the Singapore Department of Statistics. 

Singapore also has wide Internet usage.  Its Internet penetration rate is estimated at 77.8 percent, according to Internet World Stats.

"Singapore has a prosperous economy, pervasive Internet use and a very low unemployment rate," said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder.  "It's an ideal market for the online recruitment business and our new partner JobsCentral has an impressive track record.  Combining CareerBuilder's global resources with JobsCentral's expertise in the Southeast Asia recruitment space will bring an even greater level of service to Singapore's employers and job seekers."

In addition to jobscentral.com.sg, JobsCentral has a niche site focused on job search for college students.  With strong partnerships with college institutions across Singapore, JobsCentral is the top job search site for recent graduates.  JobsCentral also has a Career Fair & Learning business.

"We're very pleased to join forces with CareerBuilder and deliver a wider range of connection points for Singapore's businesses and workers," said Der Shing Lim, CEO of JobsCentral.  "CareerBuilder has a vast distribution network and cutting edge technology and shares the same commitment in bringing the very best of employment solutions to the Singapore market." 

With the acquisition of JobsCentral, CareerBuilder now operates in 21 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Europe, Canada and Asia. 

About JobsCentral

JobsCentral is one of Singapore's largest job portals with over 700,000 registered jobseekers. Every month, JobsCentral attracts 8 million page views, 15,000 new job seeker signups and processes 150,000 job applications. The highly popular portal offers a rich array of user-friendly features and content, including special sections on managerial jobs, choice employers, JobsCentral Learning, and a lively user community. In addition, JobsCentral Mobile brings jobs and higher education courses to all iPads, iPhones and Android phones.

About CareerBuilder®

CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset - their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com®, is the largest in the United States with more than 24 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 40 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world's top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and data analysis to recruitment support. More than 9,000 websites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder's proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), Tribune Company and The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com.

Media Contact:
CareerBuilder
Jennifer Grasz
773-527-1164
jennifer.grasz@careerbuilder.com
http://www.twitter.com/CareerBuilderPR

SOURCE  CareerBuilder

CareerBuilder

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

Merchant e-Solutions Launches PayEverywhere Mobile Payment Suite

PayEverywhere(TM) Platform for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchant e-Solutions, Inc. (MeS), a global leader in payment processing services, today announced the roll out of a suite of mobile payment apps on their new PayEverywhere(TM) platform.

Merchants who have tested the new payment applications for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry devices, rave about the ease of processing credit card sales any time and any place. 

PayEverywhere offers mobile merchants a secure way to accept all major cards, whether card-swiped or key-entered. Merchants can view their recent activity in a transaction log, check batch totals, and settle batches from their mobile device.

Additional features include the ability to send email receipts, connectivity with Bluetooth printers and card readers, tip processing, the ability to create customer records, and establish recurring billing records. Transactions processed through these mobile apps will appear in a merchant's PayEverywhere Virtual Terminal reporting, allowing extended management and reporting capabilities.

"Success for us is seeing our merchants ring in sales with maximum speed and minimum fuss.  Closing sales should be easy whether you're at the office or on the road.  Now, with PayEverywhere, it is," said Jim Aviles, Merchant e-Solutions COO.

Early adopters of PayEverywhere mobile products include Mark Larson, Owner of Marblesoft, LLC.  "We use the PayEverywhere iPhone payment solution at trade shows to take orders on the floor.  For ease and reliability, it surpasses any other system we've tried."

"This app is amazing!," enthused Scott Santorio, Director of Operations at TT New York who has deployed the PayEverywhere iPhone application at a number of stores. "Having tested and tried many different apps and technologies, hands down this is the most solid.  I am actually considering buying 10 3G enabled iPads and using this. I couldn't be happier."

To learn more about the PayEverywhere Mobile Payment Applications, visit Merchant e-Solutions at http://www.merchante-solutions.com/merchants/mobileref.html or call 1-866-663-6132.

About Merchant e-Solutions (MeS)

Merchant e-Solutions, founded in 1999, provides Internet-based payment processing solutions for merchants and banks. Merchant e-Solutions currently processes more than $14 billion dollars in payments for more than 65,000 merchants, supporting 150 global currencies and all major credit, debit and alternative payment solutions. The company specializes in services for e-commerce and card-not-present merchants and provides a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that are PCI compliant and designed to reduce merchant risk exposure. Merchant e-Solutions is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with operations in Spokane, WA, and satellite offices in Minneapolis, MN, and Columbus, GA. For more information, go to http://www.merchante-solutions.com.

SOURCE  Merchant e-Solutions

Merchant e-Solutions

CONTACT: Kevin Gallagher, GM E-Commerce, Merchant e-Solutions, +1-678-493-8853, kgallagher@merchante-solutions.com

Web Site: http://www.merchante-solutions.com

Globalscale Technologies, Inc. Introduces D2Plug Developer Kit Powered by Marvell's PXA510 Application Processor

Powerful hardware platform and open-source software deliver unprecedented capabilities

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Globalscale Technologies, Inc. today announced the release of the D2Plug, a developer kit featuring Marvell's PXA510 Application Processor. With PC-caliber performance, the D2Plug is an embedded, developer-friendly platform for rapid prototyping, application development, evaluation and interoperability testing of cloud-based service deployments. Ideal for software developers, independent software vendors and systems integrators, the DevKit significantly accelerates time-to-market for connected devices. The D2Plug is also available for bundling and white labeling-and is housed in an innovative and attractive fan-less enclosure.

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Marvell's PXA510 Application Processor offers many advantages. Running up to 1GHz, an ARMv7 CPU delivers excellent computational performance. PC-class peripherals include SATA, dual PCIe, GbE MAC and beyond. The processor supports Ubuntu Linux 10.4 for out-of-the-box testing, along with Android 2.2 and a full Internet experience certified for Adobe Flash Player 10.1. For video, the PXA510 features a multi-format decoder for 1080P playback and a 25 MTPS 3D graphics accelerator.

For storage, the D2Plug ships with a USB combo connector, an SD card slot and two USB 2.0 host ports. The device has 1GB of DDR3 memory and 8GB of solid-state memory in the form of an integrated eMMC Flash device.  For networking, an RJ-45 connector provides 10/100/1000 MBPS Ethernet. An integrated wireless module based on Marvell's 88W8787 IC provides 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and BT3.0 connectivity.

The D2Plug also features the same innovative enclosure as Globalscale's DreamPlug DevKit, the company's latest generation of plugcomputer. By placing the AC-DC adaptor on the side and spreading heat via conductive methods, the device achieves much better thermal performance to enable faster computing and high-speed I/O interfaces. Finally, as a member of Marvell's plugcomputer family of products, developers can always access source code and binaries at http://www.plugcomputer.org.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS:

    --  Marvell PXA510 Application Processor with ARMv7 ISA compatible core
        running at 800MHz
    --  Integrated 2D/3D graphics acceleration
    --  Boot device: 4MB SPI NOR Flash for U-Boot
    --  Flash memory: 8GB on Board eMMC for kernel and root file system
    --  SDRAM: 1GB DDR3 at 800MHz data rate
    --  8787 Wi-Fi

"Marvell is very pleased to witness the D2Plug's commercial launch," said Jack Kang, director of Marvell's Mobil Business Unit.   "The DevKit delivers exceptional, PC-like capabilities in plugcomputer form-an ideal, low-cost, quick-to-market platform for developers of connected devices."

"The D2Plug represents the best of Globalscale's value in today's quickly evolving ecosystem of applications and cloud-based service services," said Henry Chiu, vice president of sales and marketing for Globalscale Technologies. "Our collaboration with Marvell allows us to place best-in-class embedded solutions in the hands of some of the industry's most capable developers, vendors and integrators."

The D2Plug is available directly from the Globalscale website, or, for large-volume orders, via e-mail to our sales team.

About Globalscale Technologies

Globalscale Technologies, Inc. provides complete Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) and superior Supply Chain Management services. With the release of the original SheevaPlug in 2009, Globalscale Technologies became the pioneer of Plug Computers. SheevaPlug helped instigate the Plug Computer revolution with over 10,000 units sold to developers worldwide. For more information on Globalscale Technologies, please visit http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com.

    Contact Person:           Henry Chiu
    Company Name:             Globalscale Technologies, Inc.
    Telephone Number:         (714) 632-9239
    Fax Number:               (714) 632-7550
    Email Address:             sales@globalscaletechnologies.com
    Web site address:         www.globalscaletechnologies.com

SOURCE  Globalscale Technologies, Inc.

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Globalscale Technologies, Inc.

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

Bi-Partisanship Concerns about ICANN and gTLDs Prevail During House Judiciary ICANN Hearing

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - Republican and Democrat members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet came together on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, to ask critical questions of ICANN during the "ICANN Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Oversight Hearing." Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Ranking Member Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC), and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) especially engaged the ICANN representative in heated questioning of the gTLD policy for the duration of the hearing. In a time of such partisan division on a majority of issues, the bi-partisan agreement and concern voiced by Subcommittee members throughout the hearing highlights the broad relevance of the gTLD policy issue.

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CADNA figured prominently during the hearing, with President Josh Bourne serving as a witness. "It is encouraging to see majority and minority members of the Subcommittee coming together over this important issue," Bourne reflected. "Concern over the ICANN gTLD policy presents a great opportunity to work together regardless of party lines. The leadership shown by Subcommittee members during today's hearing is exactly what we need to protect intellectual property rights."

Bourne had several frank exchanges with Subcommittee members about the new gTLD program, but also stressed the importance of Congress looking past this particular program and into ICANN as an organization. In response to a question posed by Rep. Conyers, Bourne stated, "You have to think about where the gTLD policy came from. More controversial policies like this one will come out of ICANN unless we take the time to thoroughly examine the organization as a whole...All of this is just a band-aid on a larger problem. We need to fix ICANN."

Bi-partisan concerns with the gTLD program and ICANN itself ranged from budget issues and ICANN salary information to the IANA functions contract, through which the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) grants ICANN the responsibility of administering the technical functions of the domain name system. In his opening statement, Chairman Goodlatte pointed out that the discussions that took place during today's hearing would serve as valuable background information for future conversations between ICANN and the DOC about the renewal of the IANA contract, which is set to expire in September.

Ultimately, the Subcommittee asked that ICANN postpone the launch of new gTLDs in order for Congress to look further into the rollout and how it will impact Internet users and businesses. Both majority and minority members were particularly concerned that small businesses and start-ups may not have the budget to protect their brands across potentially hundreds of new gTLDs. Various members also requested Chairman Goodlatte convene additional hearings on this matter.

The outcome of this hearing, namely the Subcommittee's high level of interest in exploring the new gTLD program and ICANN's policy making, is extremely encouraging to CADNA. The Coalition looks forward to continuing to work with members of Congress, as well as representatives from the Executive Branch to raise awareness of and eventually take meaningful action in regards to these issues.

The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the systemic domain name abuses that plague the Internet today. For more information, please visit http://www.cadna.org.

SOURCE  Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse

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Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse

CONTACT: Samantha Demetriou, press@cadna.org, +1-202-223-9355

Web Site: http://www.cadna.org

Zfere Holdings Today Announces the Launch of Its New Information Site (http://www.zfere.com) to Debut the Company's Products and Services

JOPLIN, Mo., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Steve Vanderbol announced Zfere members will have access to "free under usage" mobile services via its UNITE! product in 120 US cities by the end of 3rd quarter of 2012.  "The focus of this innovative service is to provide customers an uninterrupted experience while utilizing the company's products that allow them to simplify and organize their lives using our Live-Work-Play concept," he stated.

"The company's main focus is in social commerce and a Zfere enabled business can close the competitive gap targeting relevant customers and extending their reach," he continued.

"Zfere was conceived when technology broke its promise to simplify our lives.  Zfere establishes community by encouraging the establishment of real world contact and interactions through its revolutionary technologies.  Zfere's core belief is founded on a TOOLS MADE SIMPLE approach," he said.

TOOLS MADE SIMPLE products are derived from a recognizable need or gap.

A sample of Zfere's  TOOLS MADE SIMPLE:

NeXT - Mobile Payment System

    --  Industries first secure cloud based mobile payment system. A viable
        alternative to RFID/NFC technologies.
UNITE! (Powered by Social Commerce)

    --  Zfere provides free Wi-Fi and data services in 120 cities to its members
        who engage in social commerce transactions.  Data speeds are 20-30 times
        faster than 3g-4g competitors.
Social Media Marketing

    --  Using 16 social networks, the Zfere Nexus offers the opportunity for a
        Zfere enabled business to extend their reach and efficiently target
        customers, building traffic and sales.

To learn more about Zfere's products and services go to http://www.zfere.com

About Zfere Holdings, Inc.

Zfere Holdings Incorporated (a Nevada C Corporation) - an enhanced, converged new media company currently headquartered in Joplin, Missouri, with facilities in 9 US cities, designs, develops, and implements viable technologies for social media, social commerce, marketing, and Mobile Payment systems.  Its proprietary Nexus has been designed from its inception to operate seamlessly with mobile devices. The company is poised to become the major player in a rapidly expanding global market place.  On April, 5th the company announced that it had secured long term financing to continue to expand its operations and that it expected to complete its "B" round private offering by the end of June, 2011.

For further inquires contact: Andrea Morrone

Please send inquiries to:  press@zfere.com

SOURCE  Zfere Holdings, Inc.

Zfere Holdings, Inc.

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

Actions Semiconductor Expands Product Offering with the Introduction of New Series 28 Products

ZHUHAI, China, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACTS), one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced the introduction of its new Series 28 product family. Following a successful sampling program and positive customer response, the new Series 28 product family is moving into volume production with selective customers in the second quarter of 2011.

With this latest product introduction, Actions is bringing a compelling product offering to the portable media player (PMP) market. With the full spec of 1080P (1920*1080 pixel) video engine plus HDMI Transmitter (HDMI Tx) built-in, Series 28 allows the user to enjoy a variety of high definition content on a portable device or through television. The flash engine has also been equipped with more features than previous generations. Like a feature rich smart phone, Series 28 can perform interactive animation, such as background wall paper, usually offered on the Android operating system. Additionally, more flash games can be enjoyed on the Series 28 platform. Together with the 32-bit central processing unit (CPU), simulated 3D graphic processing unit (GPU) and 720P digital video (DV) recording functions, Series 28 provides a superior performance to cost ratio for PMP applications.

"Our goal is always to provide a powerful platform with differentiated features and cost-competitive total solution," stated Mr. Niccolo Chen, CEO of Actions Semiconductor. "With the friendly software development kit, our customers can easily configure the Series 28 platform as a PMP, a Game console or a multimedia DV. In addition to the built in power management unit (PMU) and HDMI Tx, the Series 28 product family also supports DDR2 memory and the latest TLC NAND Flash under 40-bit ECC architecture to achieve the best cost structure at the system level. With its many advantages, Series 28 has captured interest from both China-based and international customers."

About Actions Semiconductor

Actions Semiconductor is one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides mixed-signal and multimedia SoC solutions for portable consumer electronics. Actions Semiconductor products include SoCs, firmware, software, solution development kits, as well as detailed specifications of other required components and the providers of those components. Actions Semiconductor also provides total product and technology solutions that allow customers to quickly introduce new portable consumer electronics to the mass market in a cost effective way. The company is headquartered in Zhuhai, China, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit the Actions Semiconductor website at http://www.actions-semi.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning signs of positive indicators in the industry for next year, growth in the market driven by continued proliferation of applications within the PMP market and incremental rebound of overall demand for these products, Actions Semiconductor's belief that it is positioned to capture some upside from these trends, and Actions Semiconductor's future expectations with respect to revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and share-based compensation expense. Actions Semiconductor uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Actions Semiconductor's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements including, among others, customers' cancellation or modification of their orders; our failure to accurately forecast demand for our products; the loss of, or a significant reduction in orders from, any of our significant customers; fluctuations in our operating results; our inability to develop and sell new products; defects in or failures of our products; the expense and uncertainty involved in our customer design-win efforts; the financial viability of the distributors of our products; consumer demand; worldwide economic and political conditions; fluctuations in our costs to manufacture our products; our reliance on third parties to manufacture, test, assemble and ship our products; our ability to retain and attract key personnel; our ability to compete with our competitors; and our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and not infringe the intellectual property rights of others. Other factors that may cause our actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release and that may affect our prospects in general are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recently filed Forms F-1, 20-F and 6-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Actions Semiconductor's future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Actions Semiconductor undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or changed assumptions or circumstances.

Investor Contacts:

    Lisa Laukkanen                            Edward Chen
                                               Investor Relations at Actions
    The Blueshirt Group                        Semiconductor
    lisa@blueshirtgroup.com                   edward@actions-semi.com
    415-217-4967                              +86-756-3392353*1110

SOURCE  Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd.

Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.actions-semi.com

Kaplan Learning Technologies Launches STT Trainer 6.0; A New Design for Higher eLearning Engagement and Retention

ATLANTA, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Authoring tool STT Trainer 6.0 from Kaplan Learning Technologies creates software simulations that feature a brand-new lesson player, facilitate easy multi-lingual eLearning, and can be developed for multiple browsers and platforms including the iPad and Android mobile handsets.

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STT Trainer is an award-winning authoring tool for creating software simulations and documentation of business software applications to help companies achieve a rapid return on their enterprise application investments. No other eLearning tool can be used to capture as many different applications, or offer as much flexibility and efficiency during IT training and publication.

Kaplan Learning Technologies now offers the capability of playing STT Trainer lessons from a wide variety of browsers and devices, including software simulation lessons built for the iPad and Android mobile handsets. Chrome, Firefox and Safari are also now supported for eLearning playback on Mac, Windows and Linux computers.

New features for multi-lingual eLearning content mean that authoring software simulations now becomes a much quicker and easier process. For instance, authors can now export all custom text messages and voice recordings to have them translated externally in one go.

STT 6.0 also includes screen reader support for software simulations. For learners with special accessibility needs, on-screen eLearning objects can now be identified and narrated by standard accessibility programs such as the Windows Narrator, Jaws Reader and NVDA.

"STT Trainer 6.0 provides organizations with revolutionary authoring features that allow eLearning developers to quickly create and deliver IT training for their employees on many different platforms. STT Trainer 6.0 sports a fresh new look and remodeled navigation behavior giving learners a smart and intuitive learning experience for software simulation training," said Mike Alcock, Product Manager for Kaplan Learning Technologies.

Please visit our website to learn more about STT Trainer 6.0.

About Kaplan Learning Technologies (KLT)

KLT provides eLearning solutions that enable organizations and individuals to achieve business and career goals, and maintain a highly trained workforce. KLT is a division of Kaplan, Inc., a global leader in education services and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For further information, please email KLT@kaplan.comor visit http://www.kaplanLT.com.

SOURCE  Kaplan Learning Technologies

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Kaplan Learning Technologies

CONTACT: Jennifer Wagner, klt@kaplan.com

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

Verizon Wireless Encourages Support for Southern Storm Victims, Continues Smithville Relief Efforts

Mobile donations enacted, Crisis Response Team remains in Smithville to aid storm victims

TUPELO and SMITHVILLE, Miss., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has implemented a mobile giving program for customers looking to contribute to Smithville, Miss. and other southern residents who have recently experienced storm destruction. Additionally, Verizon's Crisis Response Team will remain in Smithville through Friday, May 6 to provide storm victims with water, charging stations, and activated phones on site, to help families contact loved ones in the devastating aftermath of last week's tornadoes.

Customers wishing to contribute to Mississippi and other relief efforts through national and local charities may quickly donate $10 by texting the following designated words to the numbers below:

    --  Text MS to 27722 for Mississippi Disaster Recovery Fund
    --  Text GIVE to 80888 for the Salvation Army
    --  Text REDCROSS to 90999 for American Red Cross Relief
    --  Text SHOES to 85944 for Samaritan's Feet
    --  Text 4TORNADO or TWISTER to 20222 for Save the Children
    --  Text TORNADO to 20222 for World Vision
    --  Text CONVOY to 50555 for Convoy of Hope
    --  Text OKGIVE to 27722 for Tushka Disaster Relief Fund
    --  Text SUPPORT to 27722 for United Way of Russell and Washington Counties
    --  Text TORNADO to 50555 for United Way of Central Alabama

One hundred percent of the donation goes to the relief organization.

Emergency Services Available in Smithville, MS

A Verizon Wireless RV has been stationed in the parking lot beside the Piggly Wiggly grocery store on Highway 25 since last Friday offering residents, emergency management officials and first responders a place to charge wireless devices or connect to the internet via tablets and laptop computers. The Crisis Response Team has a supply of activated phones for use on site for anyone whose phone may have been lost or damaged during the storm. The charging station is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A Cell on Light Truck (COLT) was deployed immediately after the tornadoes, providing the Smithville area with enhanced network capacity, which was needed to manage increased cell traffic. Verizon's Tupelo retail location (located at 3945 North Gloster) also is fully operational and available to serve neighboring Smithville residents and customers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Ginger Daril, PR Manager - Verizon Wireless, +1-501-680-3181 (mobile), +1-501-905-5553 (office), Virginia.Daril@verizonwireless.com

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

AT&T Invests in Virginia Network to Deliver Most-Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience

Plans Call for Addition of New Cell Sites and the Expansion of Backhaul in 2011 as Part of Initiative to Drive 4G Speeds, Increase Wireless Network Capacity

RICHMOND, Va., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced plans to add and upgrade cell sites across Virginia as part of its 2011 initiative to deliver the nation's most-advanced mobile broadband experience.

The Virginia network enhancements are part of AT&T's planned $19-billion investment in its national wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011. The investment will support plans to enable 4G speeds over an increasing portion of the country throughout the year, including the planned initial launch of LTE beginning mid-year and the deployment of enhanced backhaul connections that enable 4G speeds**.

The 2011 investment will also support the build and upgrade of thousands of cell sites nationwide designed to increase network speed, coverage and reliability for both mobile voice and broadband services. AT&T also plans to install additional radio "carriers" at more than 30,000 cell sites nationally this year, enabling new layers of spectrum capacity to carry larger volumes of mobile broadband traffic. This additional capacity enables AT&T to support rising mobile data traffic volumes, which have increased more than 8,000 percent over the past four years.

Today's announcement builds on the momentum established with AT&T's 2010 wireless investment, when it added more than 90 new cell sites in Virginia and upgraded more than 130 existing sites to mobile broadband. From 2008 to 2010, AT&T's capital investment in its Virginia wireline and wireless networks was nearly $700 million.

"A more advanced mobile broadband experience drives economic growth, stimulates jobs and equips Virginia businesses to meet the network demands of today and tomorrow," said J. Michael Schweder, President AT&T Mid Atlantic. "We've significantly ramped up our wireless investments to enable an experience that offers Virginia consumers better speed, better reliability and better availability. In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA also represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network in Virginia. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."

Across the country, AT&T also continues to drive innovation in network technologies to provide maximum efficiency and performance for customers. In 2011, AT&T will focus on continuing to enhance its wireless network forecasting capabilities to better predict usage trends and build network capacity to always stay one step ahead of customer need. AT&T also continues to pioneer broadband solutions for high-traffic areas like stadiums and public places, deploying technologies including Distributed Access System networks and AT&T Wi-Fi hotzones. 

"Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere," said Erika K. Thompson-Kemp, AT&T's Vice President and General Manager for the Virginia area. "We're investing in and deploying a combination of technologies to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience."

AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Virginia or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page. 

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

** 4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network.

*** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer Clark, +1-202-828-5065, Jennifer.clark@fleishman.com, for AT&T - Northern Virginia; or Ellen Webner of AT&T- Virginia, +1-973-775-1321, Ellen.webner@att.com

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