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Axcient Unveils Multitenant Brick-level Protection for Microsoft Exchange and Enhanced Virtualization Environment Support

Leading provider of data protection services to SMB market adds granular backup and recovery for multiple Exchange servers and comprehensive virtualized server support.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcient, Inc., an award winning innovator of comprehensive data backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery services for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), and their Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMB) customers, unveiled today the latest features of their complete data backup and recovery platform, including multiple mailbox restore for Microsoft Exchange servers and support for the widest array of virtualization environments.

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With the majority of small and mid-sized business users on Microsoft Exchange, it is imperative that MSPs have powerful and flexible tools to manage and maintain their customer's mailbox data. The newest release of Axcient's best-in-class data backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery service, enables MSPs to protect multiple Exchange servers, down to the message and mailbox level, from a single Axcient appliance through a single web-interface. Managed Service Providers who host multiple Exchange servers for their SMB clients can now define separate backup schedules for each of those servers and provide consistent and faster granular backup and restore for all of the latest Exchange releases, including encrypted and unencrypted modes and SBS 2011. The expanded Exchange functionality can support the protection of thousands of individual mailboxes without requiring the installation of any software.

Axcient has also expanded image backup and virtual server backup with the addition of XenServer. The Axcient backup and business continuity service now has the widest array of virtualization environment support, including VMware ESX and ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. IT administrators are able to protect all these devices with backup, failover, and restoration to a virtual server in a matter of minutes. In addition, a Windows 2008 server running multiple Hyper-V servers can be backed up and protected at the virtual machine level and at the hypervisor level as a single image.

"It is our continued objective to provide the best backup and recovery service to our partners," said Justin Moore, CEO of Axcient. "As the only platform in our space that has been developed from the ground up and that treats backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery as a holistic problem for SMBs, Axcient is able to consistently innovate to stay ahead of the curve. Adding multi-mailbox restore for Exchange and broad virtualized server support was a key request from our partners and allows them to provide an even more comprehensive, robust, and cost-effective solution for their small and mid-sized customers."

The latest editions to the Axcient suite of backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery services are available to all current and future customers through Axcient's easy to use web-interface.

"Axcient continues to understand the vital needs of their partners," said Mike Heil, CEO of ThrottleNet. "The advanced ability to backup and recover multiple Exchange servers on one appliance is a powerful addition to the Axcient service, allowing us to provide independent, object-level protection to our clients' hosted Exchange environments. And with the expansion of virtualized server support, we are able to meet the growing needs of our diverse client-base and keep them up and running at all times. Axcient is rapidly becoming the number one choice for the SMB market and we are all excited to see their continued innovation."

About Axcient, Inc.

Axcient provides a complete data protection and business continuity solution, purpose-built as a platform for managed service providers (MSPs) to serve their small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers. The company delivers a hybrid on-premise appliance with backup and business continuity capabilities combined with its cloud-based disaster recovery service, all managed through the web.  The pay-as-you-grow service features zero infrastructure, license, or software costs, thereby eliminating capital expenditures and minimizing operating expenses for the MSP and their customers alike. Axcient protects organizations in a wide range of industries, including legal, financial services, healthcare, design and creative industries, retail, credit card services, Web-based companies, and education. The Axcient service is available exclusively through a nationwide network of IT solution providers.  For more information, visit http://www.axcient.com.

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CONTACT: Laura Kelly, Axcient, Inc., +1-650-314-7314, lkelly@axcient.com

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

Halcyon Announces Spool File Manager 8.0 for IBM i

PETERBOROUGH, England, May 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Systems management software provider, Halcyon Software, today announced a
major upgrade to one of its key products - the Spool File Manager v 8.0
(http://www.halcyonsoftware.com/products/spoolfilemanager/).

    Spool File Manager v 8 .0 is a comprehensive spool file distribution and
archiving tool which offers real-time spool file monitoring and filtering. It
automatically performs actions on spool files without any need for program
changes such as automatically emailing the summary page of a report.

    Major enhancements

    The software now has the capability to index files for super fast
retrieval of archived spooled files. There are no limits to the number of
spooled files that can be stored within an archived file.

    The new version of Spool File Manager also contains subset templates to
provide multiple views of all stored spooled files, for example by
"department", "type" and "user" or any combination.

    Spool File Manager v8.0 (
http://www.halcyonsoftware.com/products/spoolfilemanager/) also allows
spooled files to be exported and stored on IFS (Integrated File System on IBM
i) and NFS (Network File Share) such as a Windows server.

    Spooled files can also be distributed through email by exporting output
to a PDF or HTML or directly from the IBM i.

    John Dominic, VP of Sales at Halcyon Software, said "Automated report
distribution and archiving are extremely critical to our utilities clients,
some of whom are generating spool files over 1 million pages long. We used
their feedback in particular to ensure that the latest version of Halcyon
Spool File Manager was as efficient and scalable as possible."

    Pricing and availability

    Spool File Manager v 8 .0 (
http://www.halcyonsoftware.com/products/spoolfilemanager/) is available
immediately, either as a single utility or as part of Halcyon Advanced
Automated Suite. Pricing is tiered and based on IBM processor groups.

    For more information about Spool File Manager visit:

    http://halcyonsoftware.com/products/spoolfilemanager/index.html

    About Halcyon Software (http://halcyonsoftware.com/)

    Halcyon Software is a global leader in multi-platform systems management
software. With more than 20 years of delivering proven solutions and first
class customer support, Halcyon's products proactively monitor, manage and
automate IT operations to reduce costs. Large IT outsourcing companies as
well as small to medium sized organizations rely on Halcyon Software to
ensure their mission-critical systems, core applications and services are
available 24/7.

    Halcyon's solutions support IBM(R) enterprise class systems, including
the IBM i(R), AIX(R) as well as Windows(R) and Linux(R) platforms.

    Halcyon has regional offices in the UK, USA, and Australia, and a
world-wide network of partners and distributors supporting EMEA, the
Americas, and Asia Pac territories.

   
    CONTACTS
    Carole Chandler
    Halcyon Software Ltd
    +(44)1733234995
    carole.chandler@halcyonsoftware.com

Source: Halcyon Software Ltd

CONTACTS: Carole Chandler, Halcyon Software Ltd, +(44)1733234995, carole.chandler@halcyonsoftware.com

Corvil Teams With International Securities Exchange (ISE) to Deliver Real-Time Latency Monitoring and Transparency for New Options Trading System

LONDON and NEW YORK, May 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - CorvilNet and CorvilClear Solutions to be Deployed to Benchmark Latency
of Optimise(TM) Trading Architecture and Measure Low-Latency Member Access

    Corvil, a provider of latency management systems for high
performance trading and market data, today announced that the International
Securities Exchange (ISE) is deploying Corvil's latency management solutions
for full monitoring and reporting of latency throughout its new options
trading system running on Deutsche Borse Group's Optimise(TM) architecture.
Corvil will be used to benchmark and manage internal system latencies as well
as monitor and measure latency between ISE members and the new trading
system.

    CorvilNet will meet ISE's need for a latency management solution
that can handle both the network and application layers in a single platform.
It was critical for ISE to find a system that could measure and report
latency in real-time for all order transaction flows and market data feeds
while also managing all aspects of network speed and performance
simultaneously. CorvilNet's unified approach enables immediate identification
of the source and root-cause of latency whether it is in the application
layer or the network layer. The scale and performance requirements for ISE's
options trading system present a new level of challenge for latency
monitoring systems with transaction and message processing volumes reaching
multiple millions per second. The CorvilNet platform is uniquely capable of
handling these volume levels while offering nanosecond precision visibility
to latency on every packet, message and transaction.

    "With the launch of Optimise, ISE's new, best-in-class trading
system is positioned at the forefront of the highly competitive U.S. options
industry. Demonstrating the true latency performance of our system and
assuring the lowest latency access for our members is critical. In teaming
with Corvil, we have selected a trusted brand and product that will enable
ISE to offer our members the highest levels of latency transparency and
performance predictability available on an options market," said ISE's Chief
Information Officer, Daniel Friel.

    ISE's members will now be able to take advantage of CorvilClear,
a real-time interparty latency management solution between the exchange and
its members. The CorvilClear latency peering engine allows members to
establish latency channels for continuous real-time measurement of order
flow, market data feeds and network connectivity latency between the member
site and ISE. CorvilClear facilitates rapid troubleshooting of latency issues
between both parties due to the increased levels of latency transparency and
use of a common tool suite.

    "Optimise is a highly innovative trading architecture that pushes
the boundaries of speed and performance. With these new systems, market
participants need to see continuous and precise measurements of actual
experienced speed and performance throughout the trading day such that
assumptions within their trading strategies can be de-risked and optimized.
We are delighted that ISE has selected our CorvilNet and CorvilClear
solutions to assure and provide this capability," said Corvil CEO, Donal
Byrne.

    Corvil

    Corvil is a provider of Unified Latency Management systems to the world's
leading trading organizations including global banks, exchanges, electronic
market makers and services providers to financial markets. The company was
founded in 2000 and operates from New York, London and Dublin. Customers use
Corvil for precision monitoring, troubleshooting and reporting of performance
for their trading applications and networks. In addition, Corvil's products
are used to demonstrate latency compliance and transparency of services such
as co-location, direct feeds and Direct Market Access (DMA) offered to
trading clients. For more information on Corvil, please visit
http://www.corvil.com

Source: Corvil

CONTACT: Collette Bird, E-mail: collette.bird@corvil.com, Phone: +353-1-859-1040

element14 Brings Design Services and Collaboration to Center Stage at ESC Silicon Valley

element14 offers exclusive EAGLE PCB software giveaway and teams up with computer chip designer Jeri Ellsworth to showcase new LED project and offer engineering expertise to conference attendees

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (ESC Booth #827) element14, the first collaborative engineering community and electronics store for design engineers, is featuring an array of design services and resources as well as commentary and insight from keynote speaker Jeri Ellsworth at its booth at the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Silicon Valley on May 3-5. Entrepreneur and self-taught computer chip designer Jeri Ellsworth will showcase her newest LED project and collaborate with fellow engineers during the conference.

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element14 is committed to supporting the design process from concept through prototyping, and attendees will have the opportunity to see demos on some of the services it offers, including printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication    through its partnership with leading PCB manufacturer, Pentalogix. Engineers can also view the latest episode of element14's popular online electronics modding show, "The Ben Heck Show," which has garnered over 1.5 million views since its debut. In addition, a demo of Cadsoft's award-winning EAGLE PCB design software will be given at the booth, and attendees have the opportunity to win a one-year license of the professional version through a raffle.

"ESC provides a unique venue for system architects, design engineers, and prominent engineering companies and suppliers to collaborate and discuss innovative technologies and resources impacting today's design workflows," said Kevin Yapp, Chief Marketing Officer, element14. "We're delighted to engage in the discussion in a variety of different ways at this year's show, underscoring element14's ongoing commitment to the engineering community."

Additional element14 Activities at ESC:

    --  Beer and Boards Event: This ESC-hosted event offers attendees an
        opportunity to choose one of four developer kits, including element14's
        first co-branded multifunction development platform with Freescale(TM)
        Semiconductor, the XL_STAR, as well as access to a tutorial session led
        by Freescale Systems engineer, Michael Norman.
    --  Official Sponsor of the ESC Theater: element14 is the exclusive sponsor
        of the ESC Theater where keynote speakers will provide cutting-edge
        information and discuss a range of design industry updates and trends.
    --  ESC Blogger Coverage: In collaboration with element14, Jeri Ellsworth
        and Chris Gammell (The Amp Hour) will provide videos, podcasts and
        interviews from the show that will be available on element14's community
        "Do It Together" blogs throughout the duration of the conference for
        those who aren't able to attend in person.

Visit element14 for more information about the electronics store or to join its online collaborative social community.

About element14

Launched in June 2009, element14 is the first, innovative information portal and eCommunity specifically built for electronic design engineers. It provides product data, design tools and technology information, while incorporating Web 2.0 functionality to facilitate communication, interaction, collaboration and information sharing between colleagues around the world. element14 is an innovative offering from Premier Farnell plc (LSE: pfl), FTSE 250, a leader in multi-channel electronics distribution trading throughout Europe (Farnell), the Americas (Newark) and Asia Pacific (element14). The company had group sales of 990.8m pounds Sterling and underlying profits of 93.3m pounds Sterling last year.

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CONTACT: Cheryl Seaberg, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2981, cseaberg@walt.com, Janice Fleisher, element14, +1-773-907-5941, jfleisher@newark.com

Web Site: http://www.element14.com

VIZ Media Launches VIZ MANGA APP for the iPhone and iPod Touch

Special Promotion Makes Select Volume 1 Titles Available For 40% Off

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, continues the digital integration of its vast library of manga (graphic novel) properties with the latest announcement of the availability of the VIZ MANGA APP for the Apple iPhone(TM) and iPod Touch(TM) mobile devices. The expansion will be compatible with the VIZ MANGA APP on the iPad, and adds cross-platform features.

To support the launch, the publisher has also kicked off a special 7-day digital promotion that offers select Volume 1 titles for only $2.99 - 40% off the regular price! This is for a limited time only and runs until midnight PST May 9th.

Manga titles for the iPhone and iPod Touch are available via the VIZ MANGA APP, which is free through the iTunes Store. Volumes are generally available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada for only $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Twenty-eight series and almost 200 volumes are available now, including popular series such as BLEACH, BLUE EXORCIST, DEATH NOTE, NARUTO and ONE PIECE and dozens more from VIZ Media's Shonen Jump, Shojo Beat, and VIZ Signature imprints. Readers should check the app regularly, as new additions (including HOUSE OF FIVE LEAVES and not simple released today) and free Chapter 1 previews of forthcoming manga series are also featured.

"The VIZ MANGA APP is a unique proprietary platform that will become one of the leading digital applications to read manga on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch," says Alvin Lu, SVP and General Manager of VIZ Media. "The technology allows readers to download, store and enjoy their favorite manga with easy access to a substantial and ongoing downloadable library. Now you can take hundreds of manga in your pocket anytime, anywhere on a mobile device with the VIZ MANGA APP!"

The VIZ MANGA APP also includes a new software upgrade for the iPad (Version 4.0), which delivers better functionality including bookmarks, improved storage, navigation, and the ability to browse-by-series in the "My Manga" library. Manga purchases can now be shared seamlessly between iPhone, iPod Touch and the iPad and bookmarked for easy updates. Push notifications will also automatically notify users when new volumes of favorite bookmarked titles are added.

For more information on the VIZ MANGA APP and a list of all available titles, please visit http://www.VIZ.com/apps/.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan's largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at http://www.VIZ.com.

SOURCE  VIZ Media, LLC

VIZ Media, LLC

CONTACT: Jane Lui of VIZ Media, +1-415-546-7073, ext. 176, jane.lui@viz.com

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

Popular Online Health Destination, Everyday Health, Makes Counting Calories Easy With New Book, Supportive Online Tools and Mobile Apps

Everyday Health: My Calorie Counter

Complete Nutritional Information on More Than 8,000 Popular Brands, Fast-food Chains and Restaurant Menus

By Jennifer Sucov with Maureen Namkoong, MS, RD

NEW YORK, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- We all wish there was a magic formula for losing weight and keeping it off for good.  But the "secret" to shedding unwanted pounds the healthy way is not banishing carbohydrates, doing juice cleanses or eating gallons of cabbage soup.  Doctors and nutritionists agree that sustained, healthy weight loss comes down to a basic equation: fewer calories plus more exercise equals weight loss.  By keeping track of how many calories you consume and burn every day, you can slim down, gain energy and finally lose that extra weight!

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Now, the #1 online health destination Everyday Health, which has already helped millions achieve a healthier lifestyle, reveals its tricks, tips, and secrets to help readers effectively lose weight in its first book, EVERYDAY HEALTH: MY CALORIE COUNTER(May 2011) authored by Jennifer Sucov with Maureen Namkoong, MS, RD.

Making the task of counting calories easier than ever, this pocket-sized book and online program provides around-the-clock tracking, support, motivation and guidance. It can be used on its own, or along with free mobile applications and online tools at EverydayHealth.com.

Additionally,EVERYDAY HEALTH: MY CALORIE COUNTERdecodes the unpronounceable ingredients and nutritional labels on pre-packaged foods; addresses appropriate portion-sizes in our super-sized society; includes USDA Food Pyramid recommendations on daily servings and shares strategies to help anyone stay on track.

Once you understand what is in your food and the effect it has on your body, the easier it is to make healthy choices. 

About the Authors

Jennifer Sucov has been a health and wellness editor for almost 20 years and is vice president of editorial at Everyday Health. She lives in New York City.

Maureen Namkoong, MS, RD has a master's degree in human nutrition from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a bachelor's degree in athletic training/sports medicine from East Stroudsburg University.

About Everyday Health, Inc.

With more than 28 million monthly unique visitors (source: comScore), Everyday Health is the leading provider of online health solutions.  Everyday Health offers consumers, healthcare professionals and marketers a wide range of content, applications and advertising-based services.  Its broad portfolio of websites and mobile applications span the health spectrum, from in-depth medical content for condition prevention and management to healthy lifestyle offerings.  Everyday Health offers the tools, community, and expert advice people need to live healthier lives, every day.  Everyday Health was founded in 2002 by CEO, Ben Wolin, and President, Mike Keriakos.

About Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

For 60 years, Sterling has been one of the world's leading publishers of non-fiction books.  We strive to publish high-quality books that educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of our readers.  We have the reach of a major publisher with the passion and creativity of an independent press.  Sterling Publishing is a division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Perciballi, Vice President, Public Relations, Everyday Health, Inc., +1-646-728-9777 office, +1-646-476-1245 mobile, jperciballi@everydayhealthinc.com

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

Berkery Noyes Represents Nolo in Its Sale to Internet Brands

NEW YORK, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkery Noyes, a leading investment bank serving the information and education markets, announced that it represented Nolo in its sale to Internet Brands. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Nolo has achieved national recognition as the definitive source for plain-English consumer legal information, both in print and on the Internet. Four decades ago Jake Warner, Nolo's Executive Chairman and principal shareholder, was a legal aid lawyer working for low-income families in the San Francisco Bay area. In 1971, before do-it-yourself books, instructional software and the Internet, Warner and his fellow lawyer Charles Sherman founded Nolo to provide easy access to legal information. In the intervening years, Warner built Nolo focused on the mission of making the American legal system accessible and affordable for all.

Through its acquisition of Nolo, Internet Brands, one of the industry's premier online media companies, has secured Nolo's consumer-focused, online legal information portal, lawyer directory and its vast content library. Nolo's operations will be combined with Internet Brands' existing legal division, ExpertHub. Through this combination, Internet Brands' legal division becomes a leader in the online legal category. The combined entity will bring to market a large repository of consumer-friendly legal information, while helping consumers and small businesses with their legal issues through a diverse set of do-it-yourself and lawyer-assisted products.

According to Jake Warner, "Internet Brands is the ideal acquirer for Nolo with its dedication to high quality products and information. I am confident that Nolo and its mission to provide law for all will thrive under the highly capable leadership of Bob Brisco and his team at Internet Brands."

According to Mary Jo Zandy, Managing Director at Berkery Noyes, the investment bank that handled the transaction for Nolo, "Nolo is an iconic American company. It not only pioneered the do-it-yourself legal market with its print publications but embraced changing technologies first with legal software and then the Internet, making Nolo.com a leading consumer law site. It was our pleasure to work with the principals and employees of Nolo."

About Internet Brands, Inc. - Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Internet Brands is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications. In its Consumer Internet Division, Internet Brands owns and operates more than 200 principal websites in seven categories. The company currently attracts, on average, more than 79 million unique visitors per month viewing 715 million pages, with 97% of the network's audience originating from organic, non-paid sources.

About Berkery Noyes - Berkery Noyes provides strategic mergers and acquisitions transaction advisory services, financial consulting and strategic research to middle-market information and technology companies in the United States and internationally. BNC has been involved in many notable transactions in the media and information sectors, including Random House's acquisition of Ten Speed Press, Gale's acquisition of HighBeam, Wicks' acquisition of Gordian, Thomson Reuters' acquisition of Discovery Logic, and Berlitz' acquisition of Second Language Testing Inc. For more information, visit: http://www.berkerynoyes.com.

SOURCE  Berkery Noyes

Berkery Noyes

CONTACT: Mary Jo Zandy, Managing Director, Berkery, Noyes, +1-212-668-3022; Joe Ewaskiw, Internet Brands, +1-310-280-4539

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

Cablevision Announces the Ultimate Triple Play

Three-Product Offer For New Customers Includes Faster Internet Speeds, Advanced Wireless Router And Optimum Link, Seamlessly Connecting All Three Optimum Services In The Home

BETHPAGE, N.Y., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced the launch of the Ultimate Triple Play, an enhanced version of the most successful marketing offer in cable history, the Optimum Triple Play.  For new customers, the Ultimate Triple Play delivers faster Internet speeds, the additional convenience of an Advanced Wireless Router and Optimum Link, which allows customers to display PC images and sounds on their televisions instantly, without any additional equipment.  The new marketing offer integrates the benefits of iO TV®, Optimum Online® and Optimum Voice® with advanced technology, creating a truly connected home.

The Ultimate Triple Play consists of:

    --  More than 275 channels of iO TV digital cable, including free HD, access
        to video on demand, including thousands of free titles, local
        programming from News 12 and MSG Varsity and other benefits.

    --  Optimum Online Boost Plus high-speed Internet service, delivering
        downstream speeds of up to 50 megabits-per-second (Mbps) and up to 8
        Mbps upstream, and including free access to Optimum WiFi's tens of
        thousands of wireless Internet access points across Cablevision's
        service area.

    --  An Advanced Wireless Router (802.11n), delivering the highest standard
        of in-home WiFi speed and security, and a perfect complement to the
        recently launched Optimum App for iPad.

    --  Optimum Link, which allows customers to use Cablevision's network to
        display PC content on home televisions with a click of the mouse, and
        without any additional equipment, included at no additional charge.

    --  Optimum Voice, with 18 popular calling features at no additional charge,
        including 411 directory assistance and unlimited calling across the
        U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

"We introduced the Optimum Triple Play in 2004, and it has been an enormously successful offer for Cablevision and one that has been emulated across the industry to establish three-product relationships with customers," said Jonathan Hargis, Cablevision's executive vice president of marketing.  "The Ultimate Triple Play takes our compelling value proposition, across all three services, and ties it together with faster Internet speeds, Optimum Link and an advanced wireless router that is a perfect complement to our new Optimum App for iPad.  We believe this will be an extremely popular offer with new customers looking for the advantages of our core services combined with our latest technological innovations."

The Ultimate Triple Play is available to new customers at the price of $99.80 per month for the first year.  Cablevision will promote the Ultimate Triple Play through an aggressive mix of advertising, including television, print, online and direct marketing tactics.

Optimum Online Boost Plus, a new level of high-speed Internet service, is available to any existing Optimum Online customer for an additional $14.95 on top of the price of basic Optimum Online service, and includes Optimum Link at no additional charge.  Optimum Link allows digital cable customers to send information or images that appear on a PC or laptop screen, such as documents, music, pictures and video, to any TV in the home, without any additional equipment.  A simple one-time software download to the PC enables the Optimum Link service to securely send the information on a home PC through Cablevision's network facilities to a dedicated channel in real-time.  The content is viewable on iO TV Channel 641.  Optimum Link is available separately to iO TV digital cable customers for an additional fee of $4.95 per month.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation's leading media and entertainment companies.  Its assets include cable television operations that provide industry-leading services to more than 3 million New York area households.  A state-of-the-art cable system enables the company to offer a full suite of premier residential and business communications services that include its iO TV® digital television, Optimum Online® high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice® digital voice, Optimum WiFi® wireless Internet, and its Optimum Lightpath® integrated business communications solutions.  Cablevision also delivers advanced video, voice and Internet services to more than 300,000 households in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah.  Through Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, Cablevision operates several successful programming and entertainment businesses, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv and IFC Entertainment.  Cablevision serves the New York area with compelling local content through News 12 Networks, a local news leader; MSG Varsity, a suite of television and online services covering high school activities; and, Newsday Media Group, a business unit that includes Newsday, Long Island's leading daily newspaper.  The company also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas, which includes Manhattan's famed Ziegfeld Theatre, a frequent and historic venue for film premieres and events.

SOURCE  Cablevision Systems Corp.

Cablevision Systems Corp.

CONTACT: Jim Maiella, +1-516-803-3947, or Allison Watters, +1-516-803-1249

ShopAtHome.com Launches "Coupon Idol" Video Contest in Celebration of Reaching One Million Facebook Fans

DENVER, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ShopAtHome.com, the largest free coupons and cash back site on the web, today announced the launch of its first annual Coupon Idol video contest.  The contest will award $8,000 in prizes to the most creative home-made music videos that celebrate couponing and saving money using the web. Entries will be accepted between May 2 - 29, 2011. Contest entries can be submitted at http://www.shopathome.com/video.aspx.

"In celebration of reaching more than one million fans of ShopAtHome.com on Facebook, we wanted to engage our terrific fans in a fun way," said Marc Braunstein, co-founder and CEO of ShopAtHome.com. "Coupon Idol is a chance for our community of savers to let loose, be creative with friends and family, have some fun and maybe even win some cash."

Entries must contain the words "coupons" and "ShopAtHome.com" in the lyrics and videos cannot run longer than 60 seconds. Winners will be selected by votes from our online community as well as a panel of judges from ShopAtHome.com. The grand prize winner will receive $3,000; the second place winner will receive $2,000; the third place winner will receive $1,000; the fourth and fifth place winners will receive $500 each and five runners-up will receive $100 each. Of the winning videos selected by the judges, the video that attracts the most views on YouTube will receive an additional People's Choice prize in the amount of $500. Winners will be announced in early June 2011.

There is no cost to enter the ShopAtHome.com Coupon Idol Video Contest.  Visit ShopAtHome.com for official contest rules and regulations here Coupon Idol Official Rules.

ShopAtHome.com offers more than 100,000 online coupons at more than 50,000 merchants. The site helps consumers save millions of dollars each year through cash back shopping, grocery coupons, restaurant coupons, free online coupon codes and free samples. To learn more about the many ways to save using ShopAtHome.com, visit ShopAtHome.com.

About ShopAtHome.com

Founded by husband-and-wife team Marc and Claudia Braunstein, ShopAtHome.com is the largest provider of online coupons and cash back rewards. The site offers online and printable grocery, restaurant and retail coupons, cash back on online purchases, free samples and contests. ShopAtHome.com started as a "Catalog of Catalogs" in 1986 with the goal to save consumers money and time, and, through feedback from users, has become the coupon powerhouse it is today offering more than 100,000 online and local coupons at more than 50,000 merchants, including brand-name retailers. For more information visit http://www.ShopAtHome.com.

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ShopAtHome.com

CONTACT: Katy Gaenicke, +1-781-585-1717, katy@henrygreypr.com

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

FEARnet HD Expands to Time Warner, Verizon FiOS, Comcast

Multiplatform Genre Entertainment Service Unleashes Programming Line-up; Adds Tuesday "Twisted Comedy" Block

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FEARnet, the world's premier destination for horror, thriller and suspense, announced today it has secured long-term carriage with Time Warner, Verizon FiOS, and has begun its linear carriage rollout with Comcast.

With the new carriage agreements, FEARnet is now available on:

    --  Time Warner Cable and Time Warner's VOD platform beginning in early May,
        with New York launching VOD on May 9 and both SD and HD linear on May 11
    --  Verizon FiOS channel 197 nationwide, as well as on the pre-existing VOD
        offering
    --  Comcast Channel 1865 HD, Channel 171 SD in Philadelphia as of April 12,
        along with VOD to Comcast's entire footprint under its pre-existing
        agreement

The FEARnet brand recently expanded to include FEARnet HD, a linear cable channel where horror, thriller and suspense fans will find more than over 300 movies a year including regularly scheduled world, broadcast and network premieres, as well as new series, and original interstitial content.  The move to linear followed four years of incubation and growth on VOD where FEARnet has become the number one free movie service.

"Genre fans are the most passionate fans in the entertainment universe, and we are committed to giving them the best programming in the form of distinctive Original Series, new Television and Broadcast Premieres, Classic Films and creative Stunts," said Peter Block, FEARnet's President and General Manager.  "In a very short window, the FEARnet launch team has secured an outstanding first batch of linear distribution partners, designed a great schedule, and really utilized our outreach into the Hollywood horror community for movies, commentary and on-camera fun.  We're extremely grateful to the genre lovers nationwide who have taken the time to call their local television providers to request FEARnet."

These carriage agreements mark the first wave of an expansion that is expected to take FEARnet HD above 10 million U.S. homes within the next year, in addition to the existing 26 million VOD households.  FEARnet is also working with distributors on TV Everywhere initiatives which include streaming of FEARnet's linear channel along with hundreds of hours of VOD content to authenticated customers.

"The early MSO enthusiasm for the linear channel confirms our belief that there is an unsatisfied hunger for FEARnet's distinct and proven programming approach to genre entertainment," said Ron Garfield, FEARnet's Chief Revenue Officer.  "As we move through 2011, expect to see FEARnet available in more markets from more providers, and grow into fans' number one destination for everything genre."

PROGRAMMING INITIATIVES

Building on the foundation of its deep library of movies, FEARnet has begun to establish new genre content franchises online, on VOD and on linear.  Moving forward, FEARnet content will be accessible on a combination of the three platforms.

Original Series

"Twisted Comedy" is FEARnet HD's brand-new horror-comedy block launching this summer with a distinctive pair of scripted series:

    --  "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil" (Tuesdays at 10 p.m., starting August
        2, 2011) - This supernatural comedy featuring Jason Mewes ("Mallrats,"
        "Clerks," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back") tells the story of a
        small-town high school kid trying to save the world. In each episode,
        Todd and his cohorts are pitted against the dark powers of a mysterious
        book that grants seemingly innocuous wishes with sinister, unexpected,
        cataclysmic, and downright satanic side effects.  Created by Craig David
        Wallace, Charles Picco, and Anthony Leo, the series was
        highly-successful in its Canadian television debut.  FEARnet.com will
        also feature "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil" extras and related
        editorial content.
    --  "Psychoville" (Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m., starting August 2, 2011) - This
        award-winning British black comedy thriller series centers on a group of
        characters haunted by a mysterious blackmailer.  Written by and starring
        Reece Shearsmith ("The League of Gentlemen," "Shaun of the Dead") and
        Steve Pemberton ("The League of Gentlemen," "Doctor Who"), "Psychoville"
        is the only comedy ever to feature a serial-killer obsessed man-child, a
        one-handed clown, a blind tycoon, and a possibly telekinetic dwarf.
        "Psychoville" debuted to great fan reception on BBC Two, earning the
        prestigious British Comedy Award for "Best New TV Comedy."  In addition
        to the half-hour episodes on FEARnet HD, fans will find bonus show
        material at FEARnet.com.

"Girl Number 9," a six-part thriller created by Dan Turner and James Moran ("Torchwood," "Doctor Who"), tells the terrifying story of a cop's race against time to save his own daughter from a serial killer. The series stars Joe Absolom ("Doc Martin," "Personal Affairs"), Gareth David-Lloyd ("Torchwood"), and Tracy-Ann Oberman ("Doctor Who," "Eastenders"). Six intriguing five-minute episodes are slated to debut on FEARnet.com and VOD this summer.

"Post Mortem with Mick Garris" is FEARnet's signature interview series.  It features one-on-one conversations between award-winning filmmaker Garris and the biggest names in genre entertainment.  Recent episodes include interviews with William Friedkin and John Carpenter, and Rob Zombie, Guillermo del Toro and Tobe Hooper are slated for later in 2011.  The revealing 30-minute episodes run on FEARnet HD and VOD, and are serialized into five-part series for the FEARnet.com audience.

FEARnet Movies

FEARnet has secured movie deals with the major studios including Warner Bros., Paramount, Starz, BBC and E1 Entertainment in addition to the extensive collections from Sony and Lionsgate, to create a new FEARnet HD schedule with exciting blockbuster premieres, innovative treatments of classics and perennial fan favorite titles including "The Blair Witch Project," which will air exclusively commercial free on FEARnet HD during a Memorial Day (May 30th) marathon.

"Movies with More Brains" is a hosted, in-depth celebration of genre classics and fan favorites.  Monthly guest hosts will present a number of films through original interstitial content that deepens the viewing experience whether you are seeing the movie for the first time or the fiftieth.  Guest hosts include Angie Greenup ("It's Effin' Science") who will join Ryan Rotten (Shock Till You Drop) to present "Midnight Meat Train" starring Bradley Cooper on June 4th.  Greenup will also present, along with Powerman 5000 lead singer Spider, "Blood Diner" on June 11th.  Directors Adam Green ("Frozen") and Joe Lynch ("Wrong Turn 2") will team up on June 25th to bring audiences "The Gate."

"Sinister Sundays" will bring a terrifying close to the weekend every Sunday night starting at 8 p.m.  This weekly movie event on FEARnet HD will include broadcast premieres, network premieres, and world premieres.  "Sinister Sundays" kicked off on Sunday, April 10, 2011 and future "Sinister Sundays" include the world premiere of "30 Days of Night: Dark Days" on May 1st, the network premiere of "Quarantine" starring Jennifer Carpenter, and world premiere of "The Horseman" with Dennis Quaid.

FEARnet Special Events

Special themed FEARnet events throughout the year will celebrate the breadth and depth of outstanding genre content and creators in the FEARnet repertoire.  The linear network will program themed days at least once each month, with cross-platform support from VOD and online.  Among the subjects getting the FEARnet themed event treatment in 2011 are:

    --  Authors Stephen King and Dean Koontz
    --  Foreign Language Frights
    --  So Real It's Scary (Documentaries)
    --  Iconic franchises "Phantasm" and "Boogeyman"
    --  Villains and Monsters of Infamy - Godzilla, Vampires, and Zombies

FEARnet will also bring fans the Halloween Spirit all year long through its relationship with "Trick 'r Treat" director Michael Dougherty.  As the countdown to the genre's biggest night begins, FEARnet rolled out the first video in a series of vignettes from Dougherty that feature the film's signature character 'Sam' creating his iconic brand of mischief. In the video, 'Sam' disrupts a happy family's perfect Easter celebration in ways only he could do.  More videos are scheduled to be released throughout 2011 around several holidays.

In July, FEARnet will continue its annual coverage of the "dark-side" of Comic-Con. From fan favorites to celebrity interviews, FEARnet renews its commitment to bring audiences anything and everything horror, thriller, dark fantasy, black comedy, and sci-fi from fandom's ground zero.

Last, but not least, no year in fear could ever be called complete without the Fiscal Fear-End.  The Super Bowl of Scary.  FEARtober, referred to by civilians and non-believers as "October," is the culmination of everything that's great about genre entertainment.  Drawing on double movie marathons, outsized sweepstakes and promotions, unexpected guest stars, and more, each year the team at FEARnet strives to outdo the last year's FEARtober festivities with its widest-ever array of on-air, online and special programming and promotions.  The month will conclude with a 24-hour marathon of "Trick 'r Treat," that was part of FEARnet HD's October 31, 2010 launch with the classic "The Exorcist."

About FEARnet

FEARnet, the world's premier destination for horror, thriller and suspense, is a cutting-edge, multi-platform genre entertainment network available on linear, on demand, and online. Its unrivaled modern horror library unites Sony Pictures Television (SPT: US), Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the two top studios producing and distributing the genre, and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) (NASDAQ: CMCSK), the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services.

FEARnet has generated over 550 MM views, is the #1 Free Movie VOD network, and is available on AT&T U-Verse, Bresnan, Comcast, Cox Communications, Guadalupe Valley Systems, Insight Communications, Time Warner, Verizon FiOS, and Wyandotte Municipal Services.  FEARnet launched its traditional cable channel in HD October 31, 2010 and is available on Comcast, Time Warner, Verizon FiOS, and Wyandotte Municipal Services.  http://www.FEARnet.com is the web's #1 site for genre fans, and PC Magazine named FEARnet.com among "The 15 Best Websites for Movie Fans" where users can explore the world of the macabre on a visually arresting video-rich environment packed with movies, news, interactive community features and fresh original content.

Before the launch of FEARnet, which has the #1 genre VOD and online services, horror, thriller and suspense fans were a huge, but woefully underserved niche audience in the cable and On Demand video marketplace. The popularity of the genre has attracted fiercely loyal fans whose huge ranks have consistently grown, even as other content trends have ebbed and flowed.  Genre entertainment fans boast extremely attractive demographics and over-index for social media engagement, tech-savvy users and the highly coveted 18-34 demo. The fans have an almost even gender split, proving that the genre has widespread appeal. Geographically speaking, genre entertainment knows no bounds and FEARnet's audience is evenly distributed across the U.S., including urban, suburban and rural areas.  To find out more on how FEARnet HD can be requested from television providers, fans can call 877-FEAR-247.

SOURCE  FEARnet

FEARnet

CONTACT: Todd Beck, Todd@beckmedia.com, or Sabrina Pietryga, Sabrina@beckmedia.com, both of Beck Media & Marketing, +1-310-300-4800

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

ARRIS Launches VIPr(TM) 4000 Series Video Transcoding Platform

MPEG-4 live adaptive streaming and transcoding for both ATSC and DVB

SUWANEE, Ga., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS (Nasdaq: ARRS) today introduced the 4000 series of its VIPr(TM) video transcoding platform. The upgraded platform enables MPEG-4 adaptive streaming, video fragmentation and packaging of live content for multiple screen applications for both Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and Digital Video Broadcast (DVB), as well as MPEG-4 transcoding. The VIPr 4000 series enables operators to deliver live content in multiple encoding formats with the highest possible standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) video quality.

Core to this new solution set is the ARRIS VIPr 4800, a second-generation video transcoder capable of generating live multi-screen video output through adaptive bit rate streaming. As a network video processor that ingests video streams in both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 (AVC H.264), the VIPr 4800 provides MPEG-4 video outputs at multiple resolutions, multiple bit rates and for multiple device types - including tablets, smartphones, personal computers and televisions.

Also available in this series is the ARRIS VIPr 4400 platform, which offers classic transcoding functionality such as MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 transcoding, and MPEG-4 re-encoding with integrated Statistical Multiplexing to ensure optimal bandwidth utilization and high quality video.

The VIPr products leverage intelligent re-encoding technology that ARRIS has developed to optimize video quality and flexibility during the transcoding process. This video processing technique first decodes the input digital video, then employs MPEG bit stream parameters present in the input video for optimal bit allocation decisions in the encoding process--which is critical to providing the highest quality video over distribution networks.

"With these new technology capabilities, we are confident that the VIPr platform remains one of the best in the industry, offering unparalleled live content encoding and transcoding capabilities that will give operators a competitive advantage as they expand their video services across multiple video-capable devices," said Bill Hogan, VP, ARRIS Digital Video Solutions Product Line Management.

All solutions in the VIPr 4000 series support both DVB and ATSC digital television standards. The VIPr 4000 series also introduces an enhanced chassis.

For more information on this new product suite, please visit: http://www.arrisi.com/get/vipr/

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver carrier-grade telephony, network video processing, whole home video, demand driven video, next-generation advertising, network and workforce management solutions, access and transport architectures and ultra high-speed data services. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Suwanee; Beaverton, OR; Chicago, IL; Kirkland, WA; State College, PA; Wallingford, CT; Waltham, MA; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com.

SOURCE  ARRIS

ARRIS

CONTACT: Alex Swan, ARRIS Media Relations, +1-678-473-84327 work, +1-404-307-5485 mobile, alex.swan@arrisi.com

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

Verizon Wireless Delivers Official Mobile App for Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Interactive Pirate Discovery App for Android Devices Takes Fans Inside the Movie and to the Red Carpet Premiere on May 7

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pirate Discovery App, the official mobile app for Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, directed by Rob Marshall, is now available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers.  Available on select Verizon Wireless smartphones and tablets, the Pirate Discovery App immerses fans in a world of Pirates content before, during and after the movie is available in theaters on May 20th.

The Pirate Discovery App has exclusive content from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, including character stills, character bios and movie artwork.  When the movie is available in theaters, the Pirate Discovery App will let customers browse local show times, find nearby theater locations and purchase tickets directly through the app.  Moviegoers can also share their Pirate experiences by creating Facebook® and Twitter(TM) posts from within the app. 

On May 7, Verizon Wireless customers who download the app to their smartphone or tablet will see a live stream from the world premiere, a pre-film event taking place at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.  Beginning at approximately 8:45 p.m. PST, app users will get a sneak peek of this once in a lifetime experience delivered right to their device.  Also, from May 17 to June 14, Verizon Wireless customers will have exclusive access to Disney's mobile game for Android(TM) phones, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Master of the Seas," allowing them to create virtual pirates, customize ships, embark on quests and engage in simulated battles.

The Pirate Discovery App will also introduce a built-in rewards program that enables fans to unlock exclusive film-related content and merchandise by exploring and sharing information and content from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.  This rewards program will allow customers to access new video discovery and search technology from VideoSurf by simply pointing their mobile devices at a TV or computer screen to identify Verizon television and designated Web videos from the film to earn rewards that can be redeemed through the app.

"We're all eagerly awaiting the upcoming release of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," said Suzy Deering, executive director of media and sponsorships at Verizon Wireless.  "The Pirate Discovery App connects fans to the movie franchise in new ways and lets them go deep into Captain Jack Sparrow's world."

"With Captain Jack Sparrow returning for a new adventure in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, we wanted to find ways to connect with the franchise's incredibly dedicated fan base, as well as bring the world of Pirates to new platforms," said Don Gross, vice president, global promotions, Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Marketing.  "The team at Verizon has developed this amazing new app that allows us to do just that."

The Pirate Discovery App is free to download for Verizon Wireless customers with select 3G and 4G Android mobile devices by texting "AHOY" to 52011 or by accessing it directly from Android Market(TM).  A full list of devices that support the Pirate Discovery App, as well as additional access to an immersive, digital experience of the film, are available at Verizon Wireless' official Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides website, http://www.climbaboard.com.

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

About Verizon Wireless

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

About Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides captures the fun, excitement and humor that ignited the hit franchise--this time in Disney Digital 3D(TM).  Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in this action-packed adventure that finds him crossing paths (and swords) with the enigmatic Angelica (Penelope Cruz).  When she forces him aboard the "Queen Anne's Revenge," the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected journey to the fabled Fountain of Youth.  Along the way Jack must use all his wiles to deal with the barbarous Blackbeard and his crew of zombies, Angelica, the ravishing pirate with whom he shares a dubious past, and the beautiful, enchanting mermaids whose masterful cunning can lure even the most seasoned sailor to his doom.  The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the indestructible Captain Hector Barbossa and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack's longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Berges-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.

Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides opens in theaters May 20, 2011, in Disney Digital 3D, with screen story and screenplay by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio, based on characters created by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Stuart Beattie and Jay Wolpert, and suggested by the novel by Tim Powers.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

NI Introduces Industry's Highest Performance PXI Express Synchronization Module and Industry's Fastest PXI Express Remote Controller

New Products From NI Extend PXI Platform Capabilities and Performance for Multichassis Systems

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced two PXI Express products that extend the platform's performance and capabilities, especially for multichassis systems. The NI PXIe-6674T timing module is the industry's highest performance timing and synchronization module, and the NI PXIe-PCIe8388 controller is the industry's first 8 GB/s/direction remote controller. Engineers can use the new products to create high-performance PXI Express systems with tight synchronization and high system data throughput.

"NI worked with the PXI Systems Alliance to introduce PXI in 1997 and continues to be a leader in pushing the platform's performance with the introduction of these new PXI Express products," said Eric Starkloff, NI vice president of product marketing. "The new timing module is the first in the market to provide access to the advanced PXI Express timing and synchronization features for best-in-class clock and trigger routing for synchronizing PXI. The new remote controller interfaces PXI Express systems using the fastest cabled PCI Express link to double the throughput for high-speed data streaming applications."

The NI PXIe-6674T timing module unlocks the most advanced timing and synchronization capabilities for PXI Express systems. It generates and routes clocks and triggers between devices in a PXI Express chassis. It also can externally route signals to other PXI and PXI Express chassis or third-party instrumentation. The timing module can generate two types of clock signals. The first is a highly stable 10 MHz clock based on an onboard precision OCXO reference with a 50 ppb accuracy. The second is a clock up to 1 GHz with µHz resolution from the direct digital synthesis (DDS) clock generation circuit. It also features advanced trigger and timing routing with PXIe_DSTAR differential star trigger lines that offer less than 500 ps skews and 10 ns of delays.

The NI PXIe-PCIe8388 kit uses a x16 Gen 2 PCI Express link that provides up to 8 GB/s/direction of sustained throughput. Engineers can use the NI PXIe-PCIe8388 remote controller to control PXI Express systems from a x16 Gen 2 PCI Express slot in an NI rack-mount controller. For example, the remote controller works with the new NI RMC-8354 (which features an Intel® Core i7(TM) processor) through a fully transparent, high-bandwidth cabled PCI Express link. With this level of data throughput performance, the remote controller is eight times faster than the company's existing remote controllers. The remote controller also features a downstream port to create high-performance, multichassis systems by connecting to other PXI Express chassis as well as to other enclosures with general-purpose graphical processing units (GP-GPUs) for added computational ability.

Both new products work with NI software, such as the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment, as well as NI hardware, such as modular instruments.

Readers can learn more about the new PXI Express products by visiting http://www.ni.com/pxi.

About National Instruments

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

    Pricing and Contact Information

                                     11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas
    NI PXIe-6674T                    78759-3504
    Priced* from $3,999; euro        Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
     3,849; 500,000 yen              683-9300
    NI PXIe-PCIe8388                E-mail: info@ni.com
    Priced* from $3,799; euro 3,649; 475,000 yen
    Web: http://www.ni.com/pxi

    *All prices subject to change

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

    Editor Contact:             Trisha McDonell, (512) 683-6215
    Reader Contact:             Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022

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Global Virtual Classroom 2010/2011 Award Winning Websites Announced

DALLAS, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Give Something Back International Foundation (GSBI) has announced the winners of the 2010/2011 Global Virtual Classroom Contest (GVC) -- a free online collaborative learning project that fosters creativity, cross cultural understanding, helping others and teaches IT and website design skills amongst students working together from around the world.

Sponsored by GSBI, the GVC program provides an opportunity for primary and secondary school students from different countries to work with and learn from students in other countries, as they collaboratively design a website on a topic of their choosing. Teams are comprised of either three primary or three secondary schools from different countries. A panel of international judges evaluates the final work and determines the winners.

In September 2010, AT&T* announced a $25,000 contribution to support the Global Virtual Classroom project.

With subjects that range from combating world hunger to bridging the digital divide, and from helping victims of natural disasters to exploring the creative world of music, sites from participating teams show the kind of creativity that can come from putting approximately 2100 students from 23 different countries together in a collaborative endeavor.

Their efforts were judged for content, presentation, collaboration, and a helping focus. The helping focus encourages students to also demonstrate achievement of a helpful objective such as personal, social and/or environmental responsibility or support for a worthy cause.

This year's Grand Prize winner for the primary school category is the "Lacing up the Digital Divide" website created and built by students from Horace Mann School in Oak Park, Illinois, USA and the International Community School of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The website highlights the importance of bridging the digital divide with innovative approaches as to how to make a positive impact.  The team also shares their efforts to support the Bingerville Orphanage in Cote d'Ivoire providing computers, Internet access, books and French website resources to enhance student learning in a very challenging environment.

The Second Place winner in the primary school category is the "The Art of Living" website designed by Abraham Lincoln School in Oak Park, Illinois, USA; Riverside School in Prague, Czech Republic; and St. Mark's Senior Secondary School, Meera Bagh in New Delhi, India.

In Third Place of the primary school category is "Education: Hope for the Future" website presented by John Muir School in San Diego, California, USA; Tainan Municipal Haidong Elementary School in Tainan City, Taiwan; and Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya.

The secondary school category's Grand Prize winner is the "Food for All and All for Food" website presented by students at Philippine Science High School in Quezon City, Philippines; Ranji School in Bangkok, Thailand; and Denmark Empowerment Charter School in Denmark, Wisconsin, USA. The website highlights ways to combat world hunger as well as highlights foods from their respective cultures and the influences on cuisine from around the world.

The Second Place winner for the secondary school category is the "Stay Connected!" website developed by St Mark's Senior Secondary School, Meera Bagh in New Delhi, India; St. Paul Lutheran School in Farmington, Missouri, USA; and Gimnazjum No 4 in Gdynia, Poland.

In Third Place of the secondary school category is the "Enter the Creative World of Music" website created by Gladesmore Community School in London, United Kingdom; Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park, Illinois, USA; and Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Certificates of participation are awarded to all students. Plaques and cash awards are presented to the schools of the winning teams. The Grand Prize award is $3,000 for the winning primary school team and $3,000 for the secondary school team. The second place award is $1,500 for each winning team and the third place award is $750 to each team.  Special Merit awards are also presented for exceptional academic merit, for significant helping focus accomplishments, for creativity, and for the innovative use of multimedia. Merit award winners receive software from Tech4Learning.com.

JoAnn Patrick-Ezzell, the Chairman and one of the co-founders of the Give Something Back International Foundation said, "Beyond the impressive accomplishments of the website projects, we are so pleased that the teams found a myriad of ways to give back to their schools, their communities, and to others around the world in very meaningful ways.  This years winners represent wonderful diversity from around the world.  They are from: India, United Kingdom, Philippines, Kenya, Czech Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Poland, Taiwan, and Thailand and, in the U.S. from California, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and New York. I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to AT&T for their great support of the GVC over the years - their commitment to supporting education projects around the world is truly inspiring."

To view the winning websites visit http://www.VirtualClassroom.org. Online applications for the 2011/12 program are also available on the site.

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the U.S. and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the United State'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. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

About Philanthropy at AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives, AT&T has a long history of supporting projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2010, more than $148.2 million was contributed through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Phil Coathup of AT&T Inc., +44 -1527 49 3549, pcoathup@att.com

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

Copart Launches iPhone App for Selling Vehicles

Simple and Quick Process Takes the Hassle and Headache Out of Selling Your Car

FAIRFIELD, Calif., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), a leading online vehicle auction company, has launched a new iPhone app, Copart Sell My Car, in support of the company's CopartDirect model, which allows on-the-go users to sell their car and receive payment in as little as one business day.

CopartDirect is a division of Copart dedicated to offering a faster and easier way to sell vehicles. CopartDirect provides consumers with an offer to purchase their vehicle when they enter their information into the iPhone app.  For the first time, consumers can take this exciting technology and exceptional service with them anywhere.

The Copart Sell My Car app allows consumers to sell their vehicle using three simple steps:

    1. Using an iPhone or other compatible device, users submit contact and
       vehicle information and can also upload vehicle photos.
    2. The Copart team will respond with any follow up questions, or an
       immediate offer to purchase the vehicle.
    3. Users can simply drop off their vehicle at any one of Copart's 137
       locations nationwide, or have Copart pick up the vehicle, typically
       within one business day, and receive payment on the spot.

"Our customers have told us they want a simple, hassle-free way to sell their cars," said Copart, Inc. CEO Jay Adair. "The Copart Sell My Car app enhances the customer experience by allowing them to request a quick and fair offer for their vehicle at any time and any place."

Consumers can also choose to sell their vehicle using Copart's auction model, where Copart's registered buyers from around the world are ready to bid on the consumers' vehicle.

The Copart Sell My Car app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Download the free Copart Sell My Car app today for immediate service wherever you are!

For more information about CopartDirect, please visit our website or contact us at (707) 639-5019.

About Copart

Copart, founded in 1982, provides vehicle sellers with a full range of remarketing services to process and sell salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and, in some states, to end users. Copart remarkets the vehicles through Internet sales utilizing its patented VB2 technology. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet operators, dealers, car dealerships, the general public and others. The Company currently operates 152 facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Salvage vehicles are either damaged vehicles deemed a total loss for insurance or business purposes or are recovered stolen vehicles for which an insurance settlement with the vehicle owner has already been made. For more information, or to become a member, visit http://www.copart.com.

SOURCE  Copart, Inc.

Copart, Inc.

CONTACT: Chrissie Marra, MWW Group, +1-646-215-6888, cmarra@mww.com

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

Glu Mobile Announces Partnership with Best-Selling Author James Frey

Unique collaboration to publish original content as mobile games and novels

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of 3D Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced a partnership with Full Fathom Five, the publishing company of best-selling author James Frey, for a groundbreaking transmedia collaboration. James Frey and Full Fathom Five will work closely with Glu on the creation of a minimum of four original story ideas during the initial two-year term of the agreement, which will be brought to life in different media, including being written as action-adventure novels and developed into mobile games.

"We are thrilled to announce this groundbreaking partnership with James and Full Fathom Five," said Niccolo de Masi, CEO of Glu. "Glu and James Frey have a shared vision for the future of mobile and transmedia digital entertainment. We look forward to developing compelling original content which will be published across different media.  Properties will begin as novels and games on smartphones and tablets, with potential expansions for the most successful creations into television and film."

Glu demonstrates its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional 3D Social Mobile gaming experiences to players through this partnership. The first of its kind, Glu and Full Fathom Five will create transmedia content that fans can enjoy as both Social Mobile games and as novels.

Full Fathom Five has already experienced success in transmedia collaboration with I Am Number Four, a #1 New York Times bestseller for 7 weeks, which was produced into a film by Dreamworks and Disney released earlier this year and grossed $128 million worldwide.  Mr. Frey has written three other #1 bestsellers and has 10 million books in print. His work is published in 39 languages.

"I'm thrilled to be working with Glu, an incredible company that makes incredible games. Partnerships like this one are going to be a big part of the future of storytelling and gaming," said Frey.

His latest novel The Final Testament of the Holy Bible was released April 22, 2011.

About Glu Mobile

Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of 3D Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices.  Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world - supporting iOS, Android, Palm, Windows Phone 7 devices and beyond.  Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Brazil, China, Russia and the UK.  Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox.  Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com.  For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.

GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.

SOURCE  Glu Mobile Inc.

Glu Mobile Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Breslin of Glu Mobile Inc., +1-415-800-6120, PR@glu.com; or Jason Enriquez of Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com, for Glu Mobile Inc.

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

eFUEL EFN, Corp. is Pleased to Announce That it has Completed the Process of Becoming Fully Reporting, Which Will Result in the Removal of the Caveat Emptor Sign From the OTC Market Group.

TAMPA, Fla., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (Pinksheets: EFLN) -- Ljubica Stefanovic, President of EFLN, is pleased to announce that management has completed the process of preparing and uploading to OTC the documents, which will result in the removal of the caveat emptor sign from the OTC Market Website. "We are pleased with this accomplishment as the company seeks to be viewed as fully transparent."

Ljubica Stefanovic further said, "I want to inform EFLN shareholders that eFUEL has experienced an increase in its asset base of approximately $4.9 million dollars, which will result in an increase to shareholder equity."

eFUEL has recently entered into negotiations and is actively involved in the bidding process to acquire a European transportation hub.  Ljubica Stefanovic, President of EFLN, stated, "that the negotiations for this valuable asset are ongoing; I feel that eFUEL will be successful in completing this project."

Further, eFUEL will be acquiring a position in eMax World Wide, which is currently traded on the Pinksheets under the ticker symbol EMXC.  Ljubica Stefanovic commented, "The value of the assets associated with our acquiring a position in eMax will be for the purpose of purchasing EFLN shares on the open market."

As the Company moves forward, management will strive to have EFLN listed and traded on several different exchanges, including but not limited to Frankfurt, Belgrade and Bombay.

Ljubica Stefanovic strongly believes that eFUEL has positioned itself to pursue and finalize acquisitions without the need of having to sell shares of it stock in the open market to provide financing.

About eFUEL EFN, Corp.:

eFUEL EFN, Corp. ("eFUEL'') is a publicly traded company listed on Pink Sheets under the symbol EFLN. eFUEL is an Internet services company offering on-line dating site www.outRAGEousEncounters. For additional Product information, go to our corporate site at http://www.eFUELcorp.com

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain Statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, changes in levels of competition, possible loss of customers, and the company's ability to attract and retain key personnel.

CONTACT:  Investor Relations;
Investor Relations:
Frank Pinizzotto
727-698-7492

SOURCE  eFUEL EFN, Corp.

eFUEL EFN, Corp.

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

Gamers Battle for a Chance to Play at E3 2011, the Video Game Industries' Most Exclusive Event

Immerz and Play N Trade Announce Call of Duty: Black Ops Tournament

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just weeks before the biggest video game convention in the world, gamers around the country will have the chance to duke it out at their local video game store for an opportunity to participate in and be showcased at the coveted Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).  The ultimate award-winning gaming peripheral, KOR-fx from Immerz, and the premium tournament retailer in the country, Play N Trade, have teamed up to bring gamers together for a weekend of non-stop action featuring the best selling Xbox 360 game of all time, Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops. The free-for-all tournament will aim to find the four best international players and will be held May 21-22nd at participating Play N Trade stores around the country. Gamers can go to the Play N Trade website for details on how to enter the tournament and for a list of participating stores.  There will be a $10 entry fee for the tournament.

"We are very excited to find and welcome the greatest Call of Duty players in the world and proud that everyone in this tournament will have a chance to win a once in a lifetime adventure. You only have to play the game to win," said Shahriar S. Afshar, founder and CEO of Immerz, Inc.   

Over the course of one weekend, gamers will compete in free-for-all gameplay (4-6 players per match) in local rounds of single elimination tournament for a chance to represent their local Play N Trade store at an international level. On Sunday, May 22nd, the local round winners will compete against each other over Xbox LIVE from their home Play N Trade location, with four finalists emerging as celebrity tournament winners.  In addition, a fifth lucky winner will be selected as the official KOR-fx tournament ambassador, and will join the final four on their celebrity tour. The champions will be flown to Los Angeles to showcase their tournament-winning skills at the Immerz/Play N Trade booth at E3 (June 7-9, 2011) and compete for the championship title.  The grand prize package includes a 42" 3D-TV, a $1,000 Play N Trade gift card and a KOR-fx. All travel and hotel expenses will be paid for by Immerz and Play N Trade.

"Leading up to the launch of KOR-fx, we wanted to give gamers an opportunity to not only try out the product first-hand, but also to join the 4D Revolution(TM) and tell the world all about their experience with the device and the reaction from other gamers right from the E3 show floor," continued Afshar.  "Play N Trade has an excellent reputation for running first-rate tournaments and we are excited to 'power' the Call of Duty tournament with them ahead of the launch of KOR-fx, exclusively in their stores later this year."

"The Call of Duty games are one of the most popular and best selling series of games at our stores and the style of gameplay truly maximizes and highlights the immersion KOR-fx can create - both enhancing the overall gameplay experience and helping to create a competitive advantage against other players," said Play N Trade President Sean Finnigan.  "Our stores are designed with tournaments like this in mind and we are thrilled to offer our customers the chance to attend E3."

Launching exclusively at Play N Trade retail stores and PlayNTrade.com later this year, the KOR-fx device uses anew form of acousto-haptic technology that will revolutionize the way consumers experience different types of games and other forms of media.  Using the human body itself to create a more powerful sense of immersion, the KOR-fx enhances game playing, movie watching, and music listening.

Tournament players will have the option to convert $5 of their entry fee into a preorder purchase of a KOR-fx when the device launches later this year at Play N Trade stores across the US and in Canada and PlayNTrade.com for a suggested retail price of $189.99.  This summer, customers will be able to try out KOR-fx first-hand at special in-store demo kiosks prior to the retail launch.

About Immerz

Immerz, Inc., a Delaware company, with offices in Cambridge, MA and Encino, CA.  Immerz, Inc. is a research, development, marketing and licensing company specializing in the development of ground-breaking new technologies for science, entertainment, gaming and the arts and has multiple US and International issued and pending patents for The KOR-fx Experience, Acousto-Haptic Immersion technology and components.

For more information about Immerz and KOR-fx, visit http://www.Immerz.com.

About Play N Trade

Play N Trade is the largest video game franchise worldwide. The company provides exceptional training, support and marketing systems to its store owners, who in turn provide an outstanding customer experience for their local community and growing fan base.  Play N Trade customers can try any video game before they buy, participate in local and national tournaments, have their consoles and games repaired, as well as buy, sell and trade all the latest and retro video games. Please visit http://www.playntrade.com or call 1.888.PNT.GAME for more information.

SOURCE  Immerz, Inc.

Immerz, Inc.

CONTACT: Elicia Basoli, 360 Public Relations for Immerz, Inc., +1-617-585-5777, ebasoli@360publicrelations.com; Tim Benoit, Snowball Media for Play N Trade, +1-310-487-5177, tbenoit@snowball-media.com

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

Music and Technology Take Center Stage as LG Mobile Phones and House of Blues Entertainment Come Together to Create 'LG Ones to Watch'

Multiplatform Campaign Celebrates the Fusion of Entertainment and Technology with Consumer Sweepstakes, Emerging Artists Concerts and Exclusive Access to the Most Engaging and Entertaining LG Android Devices

SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Mobile Phones announced today it will be teaming up with House of Blues Entertainment to bring music and technology enthusiasts across the country an entertainment-filled sensory experience with the "LG Ones to Watch" campaign. Putting consumers directly in touch with emerging bands and technologies, LG Ones to Watch creates a unique opportunity for consumers to engage with up-and-coming artists and the latest LG wireless devices through a series of intimate concerts.

LG Ones to Watch will highlight a total of twelve fresh, new artists who will perform at a variety of well-known venues throughout the U.S. At each concert, consumers will receive exclusive codes giving them access to LG's Text-2-Win promotion, where concert attendees will have the chance to instantly win exciting prizes including artist merchandise and possible seat upgrades. During the live shows, LG Ones to Watch concert-goers will receive exclusive hands-on demonstrations of LG's most cutting-edge and entertaining wireless devices. Fans are also encouraged to visit the LG Ones to Watch micro site where they can enter to win LG's VIP Flyaway consumer sweepstakes for the chance to attend (and receive the VIP treatment) at an upcoming Ones to Watch concert. The VIP Flyaway prize includes flight, hotel and spending money.

"Through the Ones to Watch concert series LG is able to connect with consumers in a fun and engaging environment, providing  the perfect platform to showcase some of our most entertaining devices to date," said Carl Brown, Director of Trade Marketing for LG Mobile Phones. "LG looks forward to lighting up the music scene with exclusive hands-on demonstrations of our latest Android-powered devices including the T-Mobile® G2x(TM) with Google(TM) by LG, T-Mobile® G-slate(TM) With Google(TM) by LG and the LG Revolution."

"This is a partnership that will be beneficial to our artists and fans," Benjamin Weeden, of House of Blues Entertainment, said.  "The combination of exciting new music talent and  the cutting-edge technology of LG is a great way to enhance the concert experience.  We are pleased to be working with them."

Taking the concert experience to the next level, LG Ones to Watch provides all the tools consumers need to stay in-the-know about the latest music and technology trends. At participating LG Ones to Watch shows, concert attendees will have the opportunity to receive exclusive discounts when purchasing featured LG devices at local retail stores.

Ones to Watch Artists

Potential LG Ones to Watch artists range across all musical genres including hip hop, R&B, pop, rock, and rap. Artists such as The Dirty Heads, The Maine, Augustana, Neon Trees, Panic! At The Disco, Owl City, 100 Monkeys and Motion City Soundtrack will take the stage to showcase their musical skills and provide attendees with unique and engaging concert experiences.(1) Consumers will receive exclusive materials at the end of each concert which will allow them to stay in the know about upcoming concerts and LG products as well as register for additional sweepstakes opportunities.

Ones to Watch Concert Venues

LG Ones to Watch concerts will be featured at top House of Blues Entertainment clubs and theaters including exciting venues such as House of Blues, The Fillmore, and The Hollywood Palladium. Each venue will provide consumers with a small, intimate setting which will allow one-on-one engagements and immersion into the musical performance without the crowded feel of an arena or amphitheater. By hosting LG Ones to Watch concerts in major cities such as New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Atlanta, LG and House of Blues Entertainment will present consumers across the U.S. with the opportunity to participate in discovering the next big name in music.

Ones to Watch Featured Devices

Each LG Ones to Watch concert will feature LG's newest super-powered devices. Prior to the show, consumers will have a chance to receive hands-on demonstrations that provide tips and tricks on how to best customize each cutting-edge LG handset. From blazing fast download speeds to 3D recording and uploading capabilities, LG's products create new standards in mobile technology and will provide new avenues for concert attendees to explore their creative talents. Featured LG products include:

    --  T-Mobile® G2x(TM) With Google(TM) By LG: A new NVIDIA® powered 4G
        smartphone; G2x delivers raw speed for an unmatched web browsing
        experience. Featuring a crisp 4.0 inch touchscreen, 8.0 megapixel
        camera, and HDMI mirroring capabilities, G2x provides a pure Google
        experience that will take users to the next dimension of smartphone
        power.

    --  T-Mobile® G-slate(TM) With Google(TM) By LG: Featuring a brilliant
        high-definition 8.9-inch 3D capable display and 4G Android(TM) 3.0
        (Honeycomb), the latest version of Google's Android platform, G-Slate
        delivers a groundbreaking mobile entertainment experience. Enabling
        consumers to capture and share their own 3D videos and experience 3D
        content on the device with the aid of 3D glasses, G-Slate is the perfect
        tool for consumers to record and share their artistic prowess.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.

About House of Blues Entertainment 

With over 50 owned/operated and affiliated clubs and theaters, The House of Blues Entertainment portfolio is wide-ranging including the legendary Fillmores on both coasts and the intimate House of Blues clubs throughout the United States. House of Blues Entertainment is the country's pre-eminent live music venue collection featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology in one-of-a-kind custom designed environments aimed to bring fans and artists together in unparalleled musical environments.

(1) Artists are subject to change

SOURCE  LG Mobile Phones

LG Mobile Phones

CONTACT: Elizabeth Latham, LG Electronics Inc., LG MobileComm U.S.A., Inc, +1-757-705-6361, Elizabeth.Latham@lge.com; or Carla Schalman, Breakwhitelight, +1-818-907-8950, Carla@breakwhitelight.com; or Erica Samadani, LG-One, +1-310-248-6115, Erica.Samadani@lg-one.com

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

65-Inch Model Added to NEC Display Solutions V Series

New Features Include Expansion Slot, Full High-Definition Resolution

CHICAGO, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the addition of a 65-inch model to its commercial-grade V Series, the V651. This model offers digital signage users world-class features at a cost-conscious price.

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Designed for extended use in retail, restaurants, indoor venues, training facilities and corporate boardrooms, the V651 introduces several new features to the V Series product line. Its full 1080p high-definition resolution provides stunning detail and crisp imagery with a commercial-grade LCD panel that protects against permanent image retention. Along with a built-in expansion slot that allows for seamless integration of NEC accessories, 3rd party components and OPS-based products, the V651 offers built-in low-profile 10W speakers to enhance the users' experience with superior sound. Another new feature is the expanded connectivity with digital loop-through option.

"The V651 is an excellent addition for customers that want to brighten their facility with a product that brilliantly displays dynamic content," said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager for Large-Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. "The addition of the expansion slot future-proofs the display and offers a solution for current technologies like a single-board computer. Customers will appreciate the added features in this new model, as well as the increase in size to accommodate larger areas and audiences."

    --  Commercial-grade, sealed panel design with advanced cooling capabilities
    --  Brightness of 400 cd/m2
    --  Contrast Ratio of 5000:1
    --  Full 1080p high-definition resolution
    --  Expansion slot supports the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS), which is
        the industry's first standardized option slot that simplifies digital
        signage installations
    --  Enhanced connectivity with DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D
    --  Remote diagnostics and external control including RS-232C, RJ45 LAN, IR
        Remote, DDC/CI
    --  TileMatrix(TM) technology (up to 100 displays)
    --  Real-time clock has the ability to set schedules for display on/off
        times and warm up 30 minutes before use for optimum color representation
    --  Programmable look-up tables (LUT) and 10-bit color over an HDMI
        connection
    --  Carbon footprint meter tracks and calculates the conservation of green
        gas emissions
    --  Optional accessories and products for the V651 include stands, wall
        mounts, external PCs and media players

The V651 will be available in June 2011 at an estimated street price of $5,299.  The display ships with a 3 years parts and labor warranty, including the backlight.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at http://www.necdisplay.com. For digital images, please visit http://necdisplay.com/digital-media-library.

About VUKUNET

VUKUNET, from NEC Display Solutions of America, is the engine that powers the digital out-of-home advertising business. VUKUNET is the only universal ad serving platform that drives ads to any digital out-of-home network, regardless of content management system. VUKUNET makes the buying, flighting and reporting of digital out-of-home ad campaigns easy. For additional information about VUKUNET, visit http://www.vukunet.com or call (877) 805-VUKU. For VUKUNET logos and digital images, please visit http://www.vukunet.com/pressresources.aspx.

SOURCE  NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110414/MM83809LOGO
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NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

CONTACT: Philip Anast of Tech Image, +1-847-279-0022, ext. 238, philip.anast@techimage.com, for NEC Display Solutions

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

Dogs Rule, as Outfit7's Latest Addition to Its Cast of Talking Friends Characters, Talking Ben the Dog, Reaches #1 Free Entertainment App in the Apple App Store

Talking Ben Represents the Next Generation of Character Development & Interactivity For The Talking Friends Brand; Launched in Celebration of Outfit7 Achieving Milestone of 100 Million App Downloads

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outfit7, the mobile entertainment leader behind the popular Talking Friends series of apps, has released the iOS version of their latest character, Talking Ben the Dog. Talking Ben represents an innovative leap forward offering deeper character development, increased interactivity and a storyline to experience that sets a new standard for the Talking Friends brand.

Earlier this week, Outfit7 announced that the Talking Friends series, which includes the iconic Talking Tom, has surpassed 100 million downloads, making them some of the most downloaded apps on the iOS and the Android platforms. Since the release of the app last Friday, Talking Ben the Dog has become the #1 free entertainment app in the Apple iTunes App Store, where it is available for download.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110502/AQ92677)

Designed to be fun for the entire family, but with a nod to boys and their dads, Talking Ben is the first Talking Friends character to inhabit multiple environments as well as offer deeper interactivity and communication features. Talking Ben sports his own bachelor pad, where reading his paper in peace is the highlight of his day, and a chemistry lab, where his eccentric and loveable personality shines as he conducts zany experiments that go hilariously awry. Additionally, Talking Ben offers enhanced environment interaction, whether answering the telephone in his apartment, or conducting experiments with test tubes in his lab. Fans can even take advantage of an innovative phone feature that allows them to record video of comical conversations with Talking Ben that can be instantly e-mailed to friends or posted to Facebook or YouTube. Talking Ben's personality is that of a cranky but lovable retired chemistry professor. He is happiest working in the lab and can be a bit moody and sarcastic when interrupted while reading in his apartment. He also likes eating food and drinking bottles of apple juice and lets out the occasional belch. Of course, he is a dog so he's got a huge heart and is endlessly lovable.

"As a boy, I loved Tom & Jerry cartoons with all their antics and wackiness so Talking Tom Cat and now Talking Ben the Dog have definitely been inspired by those characters," says Andrej Nabergoj, Outfit7's CEO. "With Talking Ben, we've raised the bar in the mobile entertainment category by significantly expanding character development and storytelling with advances in personality, environment, and interactive communication. Going forward, we will continue to push character development to new heights. You may even see Talking Ben and Talking Tom together at some point."

Each of the Talking Friends apps features a unique and fully animated 3D character that come to life when poked, tickled, and played with on mobile touch-screen devices for the iOS and Android platforms. The interactive character repeats everything a user says and customized videos of interactions with the characters can be shared via Facebook, YouTube or email.

Outfit7 now has 11 Talking Friends for users to play, connect and share with:

    --  Talking Tom Cat
    --  Talking Baby Hippo
    --  Talking Larry the Bird
    --  Talking Harry the Hedgehog
    --  Talking Rex the Dinosaur
    --  Talking Roby the Robot
    --  Talking Bacteria John, John & John
    --  Talking Santa
    --  Talking Gina the Giraffe
    --  Talking Lila the Fairy
    --  Talking Ben the Dog

For more information on the collection of Talking Friends, please visit: http://www.outfit7.com

About Outfit7

With more than 100 million downloads since its launch in July 2010, Outfit7 is the world's leading creator of mobile entertainment. Its Talking Friends collection has become an entertainment phenomenon with characters featured on ABC's Modern Family as well as NBC's Today Show. There are eleven characters in the Talking Friends collection including Talking Tom Cat, Talking Santa and Talking Gina the Giraffe. Outfit7 has offices in Palo Alto, California and Ljubljana, Slovenia and is committed to building the world's leading next generation entertainment company.

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Outfit7

CONTACT: Niko Felix, +1-415-321-1885, niko@sparkpr.com

Web Site: http://www.outfit7.com

Quest International, Inc. Receives ANSI/ESD S 20.20 Certification

IRVINE, Calif., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest International, Inc., a leading global IT Solutions and Supply Chain Services organization, today announced that is has received ANSI/ESD S 20.20-2007 Certification, the Internationally accepted standard that spells out the administrative and technical requirements necessary to design, establish, implement and maintain an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control Program. ANSI/ESD S 20.20 covers activities such as the manufacture, processing, assembly, installation, packaging, labeling, servicing, testing, inspection of electrical, electronic parts, assemblies and equipment susceptible to damage by ESD.

"ANSI/ESD S 20.20 is a standard that upholds both the administrative and technical standards related to the required planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control program. The standard focuses on common company practices such as manufacturing, processing, installing, servicing, packaging and installing equipment," said Shawn Arshadi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quest International.

"Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) damage is not always visible and it may cause occasional or premature failure of sensitive equipment and parts. An effective ESD Control Program, such as the one Quest received certification on, will help maintain the quality of products, reduce quality defects and increase customer satisfaction," said Kaye Katouzian, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Quest International.

Katouzian went on to say, "The benefits of the ESD certification is that it provides visible proof that Quest is committed to an ESD program that is designed to improve the quality and integrity of sensitive electronic components that we are involved with on a daily basis."

About the Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Association

In order to meet the global need in the electronics industry for technically sound ESD Control Programs, the ESD Association has established an independent third party certification program. The program is administered by the ESD Association through country-accredited ISO9000 certified bodies that have met the requirements of this program. The Facility Certification Program evaluates a facility's ESD program based on industry standard ANSI/ESD S20.20.

About Quest International, Inc.

Founded in 1982, Quest brings extensive experience in the technology sector serving leading organizations in Healthcare, IT, Industrial, Manufacturing and Transportation. Quest's expertise includes sales and service of all manufacturer's display monitors and imaging peripherals, IT solutions and supply chain services including asset management and service call tracking through QuestNet(SM), its proprietary Internet-based portal. Quest maintains ISO 9001:2008, 13485:2003, and 14001:2004 Registration. 

SOURCE  Quest International, Inc.

Quest International, Inc.

CONTACT: Quest International, Inc., +1-949-581-9900, marketing@questinc.com

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

Samplify Systems Announces Availability of Prism FP Floating Point Compression

Technology Promises Acceleration of a Wide Variety of High-Performance Computing Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE -- Samplify Systems, Inc., a real-time signal-compression technology company, announces the availability of Prism FP(TM), the first compression technology to provide lossless and near lossless compression of floating point data types. 

"Distribution of very large data sets across hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands of computing nodes poses a challenge in many high-performance computing applications," says Al Wegener, Samplify Founder and CTO.  "With our Prism FP technology, users of high-performance computing applications can spend less time distributing their data sets, and more time processing them."

Users of high-performance computing applications like computational fluid dynamics, weather forecasting, automobile crash simulations, financial analysis, military, and genomics will benefit from Prism FP.  Indeed, any computing problem which involves solving partial differential equations using finite element analysis is a high-performance computing application, and a candidate for Prism FP.  High-performance computing, technical computing and supercomputing applications are all characterized by the use of a great number of computing nodes operating on data sets which exceed the local memory on any given node.  Distribution of these large 32-bit and 64-bit floating point data sets, among computing nodes and between computing nodes and storage arrays, drags down the performance of HPC applications.  Samplify's Prism FP compression technology reduces the time required for distribution of data sets and intermediate results, thereby reducing the execution time of HPC applications.

Prism FP will be available from Samplify during the second quarter of 2011 for Intel-based Linux environments.  Support for CUDA, OpenCL, MPI, and OpenMP environments will be provided later in 2011. Contact Samplify for development and per-node run-time licensing terms.

About Samplify Systems:

Samplify is a provider of technology, semiconductors, and solutions for high-performance computing, medical imaging, wireless infrastructure, and industrial markets. Samplify's signal-processing and mixed-signal technology, including its SAM1600 family of compressing ADCs and its AutoFocus(TM) beamforming technology, have won multiple industry awards for innovation.  Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, Samplify has raised over $22.5M from investors that include Charles River Ventures, Formative Ventures, IDT and Schlumberger.  Additional information about Samplify's products can be found at http://www.samplify.com/hpc, http://www.samplify.com/ultrasound, and http://www.samplify.com/wireless.

SOURCE  Samplify Systems, Inc.

Samplify Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Allan Evans, VP Marketing, Samplify Systems, +1-408-260-4011, aevans@samplify.com; or Press, Nancy Sheffield, Tsantes Consulting Group, +1-408-410-9928, nsheffield@tsantes.com

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

New 13-Inch Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Creates Gallery-Quality Prints Using Award-Winning Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 Ink

Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Gives Advanced Amateur Photographers, Hobbyists and Creative Professionals a New Level of Productivity and Creative Control

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Epson America today introduced the latest 13-inch printer to join its award-winning line of products, the Epson Stylus® Photo R2000. Taking advantage of Epson's next-generation pigment printing technology, this printer produces vivid, archival prints with an unmatched glossy look and feel that's optimized for serious photography and other high-level creative applications.

The Epson Stylus Photo R2000 provides several features and qualities that are typically found in professional-level printers, such as pigment-based inks, flexible media handling, and significantly larger capacity cartridges that deliver up to 50 percent more prints (I). The printer's connectivity options are unparalleled for its class, making it easy to print from a home office or studio via Ethernet®, Wireless-N and USB 2.0II. Its media flexibility is also unsurpassed, giving users the ability to print on a full range of papers, including cut sheet and roll paper, photographic and fine art media, canvas, art boards, and CD/DVDs.

The R2000 uses Epson's innovative MicroPiezo® print head with AMC(TM) and Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss® 2 Ink to create images with vibrant color on a broad range of paper types. The printer's unique eight-color ink set takes advantage of Epson's exclusive high-gloss encapsulated pigments including an enhanced gloss optimizer that creates photos with a uniformly smooth finish and feel. Image quality is further enhanced by AccuPhoto(TM) HG screening technology that ensures outstanding image quality even when printing in higher speed modes.

"The Epson Stylus Photo R2000 is an incredible tool for serious photographers, creative professionals and hobbyists who want to step up to superior quality printing," said Richard Day, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. "Whether you're printing a series for gallery display, producing a comp to present to a client, or making a 12x12-inch scrapbook page, this printer has the capability and versatility to deliver outstanding results that will impress the most demanding of critics."

Following are additional details about the Epson Stylus Photo R2000's technologies and benefits:

    --  Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 Ink: Award-winning, eight-color pigment ink
        set, for gallery-quality archival prints that are water, smudge and
        fade-resistant. Red and Orange inks provide bold colors and smooth,
        natural skin tones; additional advancements also offer vibrant greens
        and intense blues. An enhanced gloss optimizer delivers a uniform gloss
        finish, and auto-selecting Photo and Matte Black inks deliver deep
        blacks on matte, fine art or glossy media.
    --  AccuPhoto HG Image Technology: Created in collaboration with the
        Rochester Institute of Technology's Munsell Color Science Laboratory,
        this complex mathematical architecture and advanced screening technology
        ensures precise placement of each ink droplet to produce smooth,
        grain-free images. This technology helps to maximize color gamut, smooth
        transitions and gradations, and achieve consistent color under different
        lighting conditions. The R2000's new Automatic Ink Density Optimization
        feature also contributes to delivering prints with consistent pigment
        density and superior color accuracy.
    --  MicroPiezo AMC Print Head: The eight-channel, high-precision print head
        produces a maximum resolution of 5670 x 1440 optimized dpi and
        variable-sized droplets as small as 1.5 picoliters. For decreased
        maintenance and increased reliability, the print head also incorporates
        an ink-repellent coating.
    --  Individual Larger-Capacity Ink Cartridges: The Epson Stylus Photo R2000
        delivers up to 50 percent more prints than the previous model for
        increased productivity and less frequent changing of cartridges (I).
    --  Auto-Selecting Black Inks: The Epson Stylus Photo R2000 automatically
        selects Photo or Matte black ink to produce the deepest blacks and
        richest color on glossy, matte or fine art media.
    --  Unparalleled Connectivity: Built-in 100 Mbit Ethernet for wired
        networking, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) 802.11n wireless technology and Hi-Speed
        USB 2.0 provide multiple options for fast connectivity anywhere in a
        home or studio (II).
    --  Flexible Media Handling: A main top-loading, high-capacity auto-sheet
        feeder supports photographic and matte papers. A rear, single-sheet,
        fine art paper path handles heavier fine art and specialty media.
        Included roll paper support allows for panoramas up to 44-inches long,
        even on canvas, and a front, straight-through path handles media up to
        1.3 mm thick, and direct CD/DVD printing.

Pricing, Availability and Support

The Epson Stylus Photo R2000 will be available in May 2011 through authorized resellers for $499.99 (MSRP). The printer is supported by a one-year whole-unit exchange limited warranty plan and specialized technical support staff. For more information on the Epson Stylus Photo R2000, visit http://www.epson.com/R2000.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

Note: Epson, Epson Stylus, and Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corp. AccuPhoto and AMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

(I) Compared to the Epson Stylus Photo R1900

(II) Not recommended for Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g. Level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Visit http://www.wi-fi.org/files/11nbasics_glossary.pdf, under Range, for more information.

SOURCE  Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc.

CONTACT: John Jatinen, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5173, John_Jatinen@ea.epson.com; or Allie Zigulis, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2986, azigulis@walt.com

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

Some PlayStation®Network and Qriocity(TM) Services to be Available This Week

Phased Global Rollout of Services to Begin Regionally; System Security Enhanced to Provide Greater Protection of Personal Information

TOKYO, May 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) announced they will shortly begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation®Network and Qriocity((TM)) services, beginning with gaming, music and video services to be turned on.  The company also announced both a series of immediate steps to enhance security across the network and a new customer appreciation program to thank its customers for their patience and loyalty.

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Following a criminal cyber-attack on the company's data-center located in San Diego, California, U.S.A., SNEI quickly turned off the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, engaged multiple expert information security firms over the course of several days and conducted an extensive audit of the system.  Since then, the company has implemented a variety of new security measures to provide greater protection of personal information. SNEI and its third-party experts have conducted extensive tests to verify the security strength of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. With these measures in place, SCE and SNEI plan to start a phased rollout by region of the services shortly. The initial phase of the rollout will include, but is not limited to, the following:

    --  Restoration of Online game-play across the PlayStation®3 (PS3) and
        PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems
        --  This includes titles requiring online verification and downloaded
            games
    --  Access to Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PS3/PSP for existing
        subscribers
    --  Access to account management and password reset
    --  Access to download un-expired Movie Rentals on PS3, PSP and MediaGo
    --  PlayStation®Home
    --  Friends List
    --  Chat Functionality

Working closely with several outside security firms, the company has implemented significant security measures to further detect unauthorized activity and provide consumers with greater protection of their personal information. The company is also creating the position of Chief Information Security Officer, directly reporting to Shinji Hasejima, Chief Information Officer of Sony Corporation, to add a new position of expertise in and accountability for customer data protection and supplement existing information security personnel. The new security measures implemented include, but are not limited to, the following:

    --  Added automated software monitoring and configuration management to help
        defend against new attacks
    --  Enhanced levels of data protection and encryption
    --  Enhanced ability to detect software intrusions within the network,
        unauthorized access and unusual activity patterns
    --  Implementation of additional firewalls

The company also expedited an already planned move of the system to a new data center in a different location that has been under construction and development for several months.  In addition, PS3 will have a forced system software update that will require all registered PlayStation Network users to change their account passwords before being able to sign into the service.  As an added layer of security, that password can only be changed on the same PS3 in which that account was activated, or through validated email confirmation, a critical step to help further protect customer data.

The company is conducting a thorough and on-going investigation and working with law enforcement to track down and prosecute those responsible for the illegal intrusion.

"This criminal act against our network had a significant impact not only on our consumers, but our entire industry.  These illegal attacks obviously highlight the widespread problem with cyber-security.  We take the security of our consumers' information very seriously and are committed to helping our consumers protect their personal data.  In addition, the organization has worked around the clock to bring these services back online, and are doing so only after we had verified increased levels of security across our networks," said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation.  "Our global audience of PlayStation Network and Qriocity consumers was disrupted.  We have learned lessons along the way about the valued relationship with our consumers, and to that end, we will be launching a customer appreciation program for registered consumers as a way of expressing our gratitude for their loyalty during this network downtime, as we work even harder to restore and regain their trust in us and our services."

Complimentary Offering and "Welcome Back" Appreciation Program

While there is no evidence at this time that credit card data was taken, the company is committed to helping its customers protect their personal data and will provide a complimentary offering to assist users in enrolling in identity theft protection services and/or similar programs.  The implementation will be at a local level and further details will be made available shortly in each region.

The company will also rollout the PlayStation Network and Qriocity "Welcome Back" program, to be offered worldwide, which will be tailored to specific markets to provide our consumers with a selection of service options and premium content as an expression of the company's appreciation for their patience, support and continued loyalty.

Central components of the "Welcome Back" program will include:

    --  Each territory will be offering selected PlayStation entertainment
        content for free download.  Specific details of this content will be
        announced in each region soon.
    --  All existing PlayStation Network customers will be provided with 30 days
        free membership in the PlayStation Plus premium service. Current members
        of PlayStation Plus will receive 30 days free service.
    --  Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity subscribers (in countries where the
        service is available) will receive 30 days free service.

Additional "Welcome Back" entertainment and service offerings will be rolled out over the coming weeks as the company returns the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services to the quality standard users have grown to enjoy and strive to exceed those exceptions.

SNEI will continue to reinforce and verify security for transactions before resuming the PlayStation®Store and other Qriocity operations, scheduled for this month.

For more information about the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services intrusion and restoration, please visit http://blog.us.playstation.com or http://blog.eu.playstation.com/.

About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world.  Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $78 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.  Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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

SOURCE  Sony Computer Entertainment

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Sony Computer Entertainment

CONTACT: Sony Corporation, +81-3-6748-2200, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Phone: +81-3-6748-6344

Sedgwick CMS Puts the Power of viaOne® at Your Fingertips on iPad

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. continues to lead the industry with the latest version of its web-based proprietary risk management information system (RMIS), viaOne, for the Apple iPad.

"By combining the strength of viaOne with Apple's cutting-edge iPad tablet, Sedgwick CMS has literally put at our clients' fingertips the power to proactively manage their risk management programs," said Patrick Funck, chief information officer for Sedgwick CMS.

"These web-based services offer our clients the unique opportunity to customize their hands-on experience with quick access to the risk management tools that can help them visualize and analyze their claims," Funck said.

For a live demonstration of viaOne, visit Sedgwick CMS at booth #1921 at the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference May 2-5, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia.  A video demonstration is also available online at https://mediaserver.sedgwickcms.com/vod/SedgwickviaOne.

The new iPad platform is just one of the recent viaOne enhancements implemented to improve the experience of our client users.  Others include:

    --  co-branding opportunities on viaOne express, offering clients custom
        pages branded with their logos and color schemes
    --  a viaOne "watch list" function and a viaOne View sub-menu that allow
        clients to monitor activity on particular claims

Additional viaOne enrichments already in development will be announced and made available to Sedgwick CMS clients during the next six months, Funck said.

About Sedgwick CMS:

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. is the leading North American provider of innovative claims and productivity management solutions.  Sedgwick CMS and its affiliated companies deliver cost-effective claims administration, medical management, risk consulting and related services to clients through the expertise of approximately 8,500 colleagues in more than 170 offices in the U.S. and Canada.  The company specializes in workers' compensation; disability, FMLA and other employee absence; general, automobile and professional liability; alternative market; and warranty and credit card claims services as well as Medicare compliance solutions.  Sedgwick CMS and its affiliates design and implement customized programs based on proven practices that meet client needs.  To learn more, visit http://www.sedgwickcms.com.

Media Contacts:

Peg Brooker, Communications Director, 860-520-2634, Margaret.Brooker@SedgwickCMS.comCatherine Bennett, Communications Manager, 615-892-9361, Catherine.Bennett@SedgwickCMS.com

SOURCE  Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

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

Gazillion Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment, LLC Launch Super Hero Squad Online

Free-to-Play Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) Game Allows Players to Step into the Shoes of Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and Many Other Marvel Characters

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fight the evil forces of Doctor Doom with your favorite Marvel Super Heroes in Marvel's first free-to-play MMO (massively multiplayer online game) as Gazillion Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment announced today that Super Hero Squad Onlineis now live for kids and parents to enjoy.

Every day is a new adventure with daily combat missions! Battle the mega huge space dragon Fin Fang Foom or match wits with the devilishly clever Doctor Octopus as players build their squad from dozens of available Marvel Super Heroes to save Super Hero City. Unlock trophies, items and abilities as Squaddies level up. Fly through the sky as Falcon or scale walls with Spider Woman while exploring Baxter Plaza and the Daily Bugle.  With console quality graphics players can become the mighty Thor, the seductive Scarlet Witch, the enchanting Elektra or dozens of other favorite Marvel characters.

Imagination comes to life in your very own fully customizable S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier Headquarters. Decorate the Bridge, unleash your Super Heroes, and watch them interact with anything and everything available.  Have Hulk go on awesome adventures while Black Widow boogies to the music of the boombox. With thousands of usable items, players will be able to fully deck out their own headquarters for their own unique experience.

Fans can play the game entirely for free or subscribe to unlock additional Super Heroes, missions and rooms for the HQ. Spin the Prize Wheel for additional in-game Gold, Silver and items. This free online kids game is accessible from most browsers without lengthy downloads, so it's fast and easy for families to jump in and start having fun.

"We're thrilled to bring some of Marvel's beloved characters to life in Super Hero Squad Online," said TQ Jefferson, Vice President of Games Production, Marvel Entertainment. "The world of free-to-play MMO gaming is one that we are excited to be a part of and we look forward to bringing this interactive game to all families."

"Super Hero Squad Online brings characters to life with emotes, items and powers that have been created to fit their personalities and stay true to their histories," stated Jason Robar, Vice President and Studio Manager for the Seattle-based Gazillion studio, The Amazing Society. "I've been a huge fan of Marvel all my life and I'm thrilled to be able to bring the joy I have with this brand in a safe, interactive way to my own kids."

"Truly, it has been an honor working with Marvel to give life to our vision of the funny and epic world of Super Hero Squad Online.  Where else can you fight Doctor Doom, wall crawl up the Baxter Building, go flying with your friends and collect a scratching post for Wolverine?  We've built an awesome Super Hero theme park, so come and play!" said Jay Minn, Creative Director at The Amazing Society.

Sign up at http://www.heroup.com to join the fun in Super Hero Squad Online.

About Gazillion Entertainment

Gazillion Entertainment is a privately held developer and publisher of free-to-play online games for all ages. Gazillion's games feature revered brands and original properties, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has development studios in California, Colorado, and Washington. For more information on Gazillion and its studios please visit http://www.gazillion.com.

About Marvel

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics).  Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online.  For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.  Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademark.

SOURCE  Gazillion Entertainment

Gazillion Entertainment

CONTACT: Keith Mutzman, +1-650-532-1345, keith.mutzman@gazillion.com

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

Gameloft's First MMORPG, Order & Chaos Online, Tops the App Store in its First Week

PARIS, April 29, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social
games, is proud to announce that Order & Chaos Online, the company's first
massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) for iPhone and iPad,
ranked among the top five best-selling iPhone and iPad games in numerous
countries, and ranked number one in France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

    "With Order & Chaos Online, we've created a rich and
tumultuous world where players have the total freedom to make every move and
decision for themselves," said Julien Fournials, Senior Vice President
Production at Gameloft. "It is the first true MMORPG experience on iPhone and
iPad and our most ambitious title to date with the longest running gameplay
and an innovative business model."

    Order & Chaos Online is currently priced at $6.99 which
includes a three-month subscription to the game. After that period of time,
players have the option to renew their subscriptions for an affordable $0.99
for one month, $1.99 for three months or $2.99 for six months. In-app
purchases are also available to enhance the gameplay.

    Complete with a vast fantasy universe, the game allows players
to battle as one of the virtuous Elves and Humans or one of the wild Orcs and
Undead. Heavily loaded with content and depth, Order & Chaos Online features
over 500 quests, 600 enemies and 2,000 items in its first edition. Each
future game update will deepen the experience. The game also offers an open
3D world that allows players to interact in real time, bringing the total
MMORPG experience, previously only available on PC, to wireless devices
worldwide.

    In addition to the iPhone and iPad versions currently
available, Gameloft will bring Order and Chaos Online to Android devices in
the near future.

    About Gameloft

    A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has
established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones,
smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set
top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading
international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's
Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own
established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2:
Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is
present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs
over 4,000 developers.Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN:
FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

    For more information, please visit http://www.gameloft.com.

Source: Gameloft

Gameloft Contact: Aude Fouquier, European Communications Director, Tel +33-1-58-16-20-40, Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com

TM Advertising Announces Launch of New TM.com Web Site

DALLAS, April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TM Advertising, a Dallas-based shop, invites you to visit their new site launched recently. The site is part of an agency-wide transformation plan that began last May. The site is designed to give outsiders a window into TM Advertising's culture and focuses on the driving forces behind the agency's success - its clients and its people. 

TM Advertising's philosophy is what they call the "The Beautiful Truth," the true meaning behind a brand - what makes it unique.  The new TM.com clearly illustrates the integration of the Beautiful Truth into all facets of the organization. The site features a picture and a Beautiful Truth for every single employee.  "Our people are the center of what we do," says Becca Weigman, president of TM Advertising. "Every single employee has a uniqueness about them, and collectively they define our agency culture. We all make something beautiful together and wanted our site to reflect that."  TM's new site also hosts a blog called "To Tell You the Truth" where employees can voice truths on what interests and inspires them.

Not only does TM's new site showcase their employees' Beautiful Truths, but it also shines light on their clients. "The Beautiful Truth captures the essence of a brand, the humanity of a company and the love consumers have for a product or service," says Bill Oakley, TM's chief creative officer. "We dive into our clients' businesses. We get to truly know what their brand means, and, as a result, we create great work." Site visitors can view work for all of TM's current clients and even some clients they still love talking about. TM gives you the opportunity to learn the story behind the work by offering visitors the opportunity to request case studies.

TM Advertising is an agency packed with smart and talented people who understand branding and how to leverage content that is relevant to customers and that ultimately moves clients' businesses. Visit http://www.tm.com to view their work and learn more about the organization's culture - and the people and clients who mold it.

About TM Advertising

TM Advertising, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independently managed full-service agency within the McCann Worldgroup, one of the world's largest marketing communications companies. Agency clients include the brands of American Airlines, Bausch & Lomb, Discover Network, Superpages.com, Texas Tourism, AAdvantage Citi Card, Statoil, Daikin and Downtown Dallas. For more information, please visit http://www.tm.com.

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TM Advertising

CONTACT: Jamie Searfoss of TM Advertising, +1-972-830-2213, jamie.searfoss@tm.com

Web Site: http://tm.com

Footwear Powerhouse Ramps Up Mobile Foot Locker, Inc. Enhances Mobile Commerce Sites

NEW YORK, April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker, Inc. unveils upgraded mobile commerce sites for each of its athletic footwear retail banners -- Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction, Champs Sports and CCS -- with added functionality and enhancements to provide customers with a seamless and optimal cross channel experience. 

The mobile sites for Foot Locker, Champs Sports and CCS have been upgraded to include advanced features and technology to further integrate its online and in-store offerings. In addition, the Company is introducing mobile sites for its Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Footaction retail divisions.   

"In our high-speed, high-powered shopping environment, it is essential to empower our tech-savvy, digital shoppers with the information and product knowledge they want to enhance their overall shopping experience," said Stacy Cunningham, Corporate Vice President, Marketing, Foot Locker, Inc.  "These mobile sites are an added extension for customers to find precisely what they want in our stores while also serving as an alternative purchasing platform enabling them to shop anywhere they want via their mobile devices."

Customers can purchase directly from their mobile phone or use the sites to view products, find the nearest store, look up inventory, check model, size and color availability locally, and monitor their VIP Club loyalty account status. VIP members will receive credit for purchases in whichever channel they shop.  Customers can also sign up to get mobile alerts about new products and offerings.  In addition, a customer can send an electronic gift card via the mobile site, and the recipient can walk into a store and use the gift card (via their mobile device) immediately.  The site will also offer customers the ability to look up shoes while in the store to see ratings and reviews by other customers to assist with their buying decisions.

"As the market is evolving, we are constantly looking for new and innovative approaches to connect with and engage our customers," adds Dowe Tillema, President & CEO, Footlocker.com/Eastbay.  "We've implemented many strategic initiatives, such as send-to-store, in-store inventory look up and more, to facilitate the cross shopping experience. These efforts continue to emphasize Foot Locker's leadership in the direct-to-consumer business."

Customers accessing any of the Company's websites via their mobile device will be automatically redirected to the mobile version of the site (for example: m.footlocker.com).  The site was developed to be compatible with all mobile device web browsers.

Foot Locker, Inc. is a specialty athletic retailer that operates more than 3,400 stores in 22 countries in North America, Europe and Australia. Through its Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction, Champs Sports and CCS stores, as well as its direct-to-customers channel Footlocker.com/Eastbay/CCS, the Company is the leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

Contact: Mary A. Signorino, 212-720-4316

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Foot Locker, Inc.