Netlist Expands Flash Product Line With mSATA Mini & Slim SSDs
mSATA mini and mSATA slim modules provide smallest form-factor, high capacity SSD storage for datacenter servers, networking and storage equipment
IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Netlist, Inc. (Nasdaq: NLST), a designer and manufacturer of high-performance memory subsystems, today announced the expansion of its Embedded Flash product portfolio with two new mSATA module additions to the SSD Flash product line. The mSATA mini SSD module offers storage capacity of up to 32GB with onboard 64MB DRAM cache. The mSATA slim SSD module offers storage capacities up to 128GB with onboard 64MB DRAM cache. Both products' smaller form-factor and SSD support for ultra-dense applications makes the mSATA mini and slim modules ideal for datacenter equipment and embedded systems.
"As datacenter equipment becomes increasingly compact, Netlist is tackling space limitations with an innovative Flash product portfolio," said Steve McClure, vice president of worldwide sales and marketing for Netlist. "With our new mSATA mini and mSATA slim SSDs, Netlist addresses the constrained space requirements by providing 2x to 5x the storage density of legacy form-factor solutions."
Fully SATA v2.6 compatible, the mSATA modules support data rates to 3.0Gbps, SMART functionality, expanded register 48-bit addressing mode, and power management. The mSATA mini has typical read performance up to 120MB/s and typical write performance up to 48MB/s. The mSATA slim has typical read performance up to 240MB/s and typical write performance to 190MB/s. Supporting SLC, MLC, and ONFI 2.0 NAND Flash technologies with enhanced ECC support for 48bits of correction in 2kB, the mSATA modules can support Commercial (0 degrees C to +70 degrees C) or Industrial (-40 degrees C to +85 degrees C) applications. The products are well suited to enterprise and industrial environments with wide temperature, shock, vibration, humidity, and altitude variations.
Samples of the mSATA mini and mSATA slim SSDs are available now. Visit http://www.netlist.com/flash for additional information.
About Netlist:
Netlist, Inc. designs and manufactures high-performance, logic-based memory subsystems for datacenter server and high-performance computing and communications markets. Netlist's flagship products include HyperCloud(TM), a memory module that breaks traditional memory barriers and NVvault(TM), a flash memory-based subsystem that enables data retention weeks following a disaster. The memory technologies are developed for applications in which high-speed, high-capacity memory, enhanced functionality, small form factor, and heat dissipation are key requirements. These applications include tower-servers, rack-mounted servers, blade servers, high-performance computing clusters, engineering workstations, and telecommunication equipment. Founded in 2000, Netlist is headquartered in Irvine, California with manufacturing facilities in Suzhou, People's Republic of China. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.netlist.com.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of Netlist. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continuing development, qualification and volume production of EXPRESSvault(TM), NVvault(TM) and HyperCloud(TM); the rapidly-changing nature of technology; risks associated with intellectual property, including the costs and unpredictability of litigation over infringement of our intellectual property and the possibility of the Company's patents being re-examined by the United States Patent and Trademark office; volatility in the pricing of DRAM ICs and NAND; changes in and uncertainty of customer acceptance of, and demand for, our existing products and products under development, including uncertainty of and/or delays in product orders and product qualifications; delays in the Company's and its customers' product releases and development; introductions of new products by competitors; changes in end-user demand for technology solutions; the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the Company's reliance on suppliers of critical components; fluctuations in the market price of critical components; evolving industry standards; and the political and regulatory environment in the People's Republic of China. Other risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K, dated March 3, 2011, and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company from time to time. Except as required by law, Netlist undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Iconnyx Releases 'State of Nation' Cloud Report for SMB Market
LONDON, April 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Research Reveals Business Uptake, Benefits and Barriers
- Iconnyx Urges Industry to Share Best Practice Examples
Small businesses are using cloud predominantly for storage (67%) and web
site hosting (56%) according to a recent survey by Iconnyx, the managed IT
and web hosting company.
Research of over 300 small business leaders conducted over two events in
the past month shows these to be the typical SMB applications, followed by
business continuity and CRM (both 39%).
The majority of SMBs who had implemented a cloud infrastructure reported
spending 10-30 percent of their working day in the cloud (44%). At extreme
ends of the scale, 11 percent of respondents claimed to spend no time in the
cloud at all, whilst a further 11 percent claimed to spend in excess of 50
percent of time using cloud-based technologies.
The research also showed there is still confusion around the benefits of
implementing cloud, with cost cited as both a benefit and a top barrier to
embracing the technology. The survey, conducted at Unified Communications
Expo, earlier this month, Iconnyx's own event last week, and a series of
online polls, demonstrated that a lack of education on cloud benefits is
stalling adoption of cloud computing technologies.
Of the 300+ professionals that participated in the survey, 93 percent
responded that they could explain what cloud computing is. However, nearly 43
percent of participants answered that their organisation is still not
involved in cloud computing. Those using cloud-based solutions cite cost
saving, mobile accessibility and ease of managing infrastructure as the top
benefits of using the cloud (42%). At the same time, a further 54 percent of
companies cited cost as a barrier to implementation.
"The research indicates that there is still a barrier stopping
organisations from using cloud-based solutions, and uncertainty around the
deployment of cloud, as well as the benefits," said Tim Walker , MD at
Iconnyx. "What is clear is that companies need more education and knowledge
of real-world deployments - this has been the overwhelming feedback. The
industry needs to share best practice examples so companies can appreciate
the cloud in real life scenarios. They need to see the benefits that
companies of a similar size, industry and infrastructure are experiencing,
with whom they can relate and compare."
Visit http://www.iconnyx.com to request more details of the report or
sign up to the next cloud seminar.
Notes to Editors:
Iconnyx is a fast growing provider of managed services to the business
marketplace, including business internet, MPLS VPN, Hosting and Managed IT.
It has a reputation for delivering high quality value-for-money solutions
that fit the requirements of both business & public sector customers.
Mirial ClearSea Brings Standards-based Video Conferencing to Motorola Xoom and HTC ThunderBolt
MILAN, April 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Mirial announces that Motorola Xoom and HTC ThunderBoltTM have been added
to the list of certified devices for Mirial ClearSea.
Motorola Xoom is the first Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet. It features dual
core processor and 10.1" widescreen HD display, 2-megapixel front camera and
5-megapixel back.
"The smartphones and tablet market is growing at double-digit rate and
almost every day a new device ideal for personal video conferencing hits the
market." said Cristoforo Mione, VP Marketing at Mirial. "Moreover, each
device is different and brings in new unique features. One of Mirial's plus
is being able to tweak our products in near real time in order to get the
most out of every device."
ClearSea is the only professional video conferencing solution including a
software client for Android devices that enables organization to connect Pc,
Mac, Android or iOS devices and any standards-based H.323/SIP equipment, such
as videoconferencing room systems.
The Xoom and the ThunderBolt are the latest addition to the list of
certified devices for ClearSea, which already counts most of the Apple
devices, including iPad 2 and several Android smart phones and Tablet such as
the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the Motorola Atrix 4G, the Dell Streak and many
others.
ClearSea for Android, as well as for iOS, Windows and Mac, is available
today. For further information and a free demo visit http://www.mirial.com.
About Mirial
Mirial is a pioneer in software-only personal video conferencing since
1999. The company portfolio includes a comprehensive set of products enabling
interactive audio/video services on IP networks and professional,
standards-based HD video conferencing. Mirial products and solutions are
available at the company's sales representatives and partners worldwide. For
further information: http://www.mirial.com
- Buy, Manage and Redeem Groupons Directly From Your iPhone
Groupon (http://www.groupon.co.uk) today announced the launch of its
official Groupon application for the iPhone(R) and iPod touch(R) in the
international App Store(SM) , now making daily deals available through
Apple's popular mobile devices across the globe and in the UK.
Groupon (http://www.groupon.co.uk) is now in 44 countries and the new
iPhone app makes it easier than ever for people to get the best deals in
their own neighborhood - from Dundee, Scotland to Recife, Brazil.
Groupon offers a seamless buying and redemption process for both
consumers and merchants. Features of the new Groupon app include:
- Browse Daily Deals: Check out the daily deal in Groupon
cities and buy on the go
- Access Your Account:
- Sign in with your existing Groupon account to find and
organise all previous purchases, or
- Sign up for a new Groupon account directly through the app
- Redeem Your Groupons: Present Groupons to merchants directly from
your screen - no printouts required
- Map Local Groupons in Real-Time: Activate the GPS feature to plot
Groupon purchases closest to your current location
"Groupon is changing the way that consumers support local commerce in
cities all over the UK. Our new app brings the best deals directly to your
pocket," said Christopher Muhr, Managing Director, Groupon UK and Ireland.
Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on
the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in more than 500 markets around the
world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer unbeatable prices and
provide a win-win for businesses and consumers, delivering more than 900
daily deals globally. For more information, visit http://www.groupon.co.uk.
Subscribe to get Groupon's daily free email for the best in your city at http://www.groupon.co.uk.
Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of
Apple Inc.
Contacts:
Groupon UK and Ireland
Joshua Lehmann
+44-203-510-2135
Joshua.lehmann@groupon.co.uk
ALMERE, The Netherlands, April 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- What do you do when a child has eaten a buttercup? Should you induce
vomiting in a child when it has drunk bleach? Everyone with a smartphone can
immediately find answers to these types of questions by using the new SOS
Poison app. The app is available for iPhones.
The SOS Poison application for smartphones contains an alphabetic list
with 190 toxic substances. For each substance, there is an instruction on
what to do if a child has ingested it. In addition, the app also contains a
list of more than 60 toxic plants. Every plant has a clear photo next to it,
so that users can immediately recognise which plant a child has eaten from.
The app also provides advice on ticks, snakes, jellyfish, bees or wasps and
there is a separate chapter with prevention tips and other relevant
information.
"This app is of course intended for parents, but is certainly also useful
for teachers, playschool teachers, sports instructors and others who deal
with children," says publisher Don Veldkamp.
The SOS Poison app is a publication by the Dutch Foundation 'Ticket to
Prevent'. The foundation works closely together with experts from the Dutch
Red Cross, The Orange Cross, and 'Consumer and Safety', the Dutch consumer
safety watchdog.
"An important advantage of the app is the ease with which new advice or
altered insights can be implemented. We can therefore continuously keep the
app up-to-date," says Veldkamp.
If you buy the SOS Poison app, the latest updated version is always
available for free, via the app store.
The app has now been available for a few weeks, and is clearly catching
on. One user writes: "This is an amazing app if ever I've seen one. If you
have young children, this is almost a must."
"The SOS Poison app is available in English, German, Dutch, and
French, Spanish and recently in Russian. We are currently busily translating
the SOS Poison app, and making it available in the app stores of other
European countries," says Veldkamp. The SOS Poison app can be downloaded from
Apple's iTunes App store for the payment of $ 4,99.
LONDON and BRISTOL, England, April 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- The Telecoms Industry Could Hold the Key to Unlocking Economic Growth
and Stimulating the Global Economy - If the Regulators Get it Right
The global economy may be limping towards the shores of recovery, but the
United Nations (UN) predicts that new approaches to regulating information
and communication technology (ICT) could help to stimulate investment and
growth by rolling out new networks and upgrading technology.
According to a report from the UN International Telecommunications Union
(ITU), Trends in Telecommunications Reform, demand for services such as
mobile telephones and broadband internet have remained buoyant, despite the
economic crisis, with mobile subscriptions set to exceed six billion this
year.
"The industry is currently undergoing a generational shift from fixed
telephones networks to mobile connections of all types, next generation
networking and broadband wireless networks," says the report.
Previously clear borders among telephones, broadcasting and online
services are being eroded, with people able to watch movies on their
computers and programming being downloaded on mobile phones.
Hamadoun Toure, the ITU's Secretary-General, was reported as saying ICT
regulators play a key role in fostering ongoing innovation and competition,
"enabling operators to adopt the latest, most powerful technologies and
ensuring consumers enjoy the very best range of services at the lowest
possible prices".
Toure admits the economic crisis has sounded the alarm for the need for
effective regulation, "and the need for dialogue on the role of Government,
which is now considering the need for State intervention to ensure, among
other elements, the development of a 'broadband economy'."
Furthermore, the report argues that regulators and policy-makers can
tackle the potential risk for under-investment in tomorrow's networks through
a two-pronged approach that involves Government-backed funding programmes and
effective regulatory strategies and policies.
The role of the telecoms industry in global economic growth is no doubt
one of the issues that will be on the agenda at the Next Generation Telecoms
MENA Summit 2011, which takes place from 31 October to 2 November at The
Meydan Hotel, Jumeirah, Dubai. This closed-door summit, hosted by GDS
International, features some of the leading voices in the MENA telecoms
sector.
Along with telecoms regulation, other key topics for discussion include
maximising mobile broadband profitability, the telco cloud opportunity and
mobile payments.
Next Generation Telecoms MENA Summit 2011 is an exclusive C-level event
reserved for 100 participants that includes expert workshops, facilitated
roundtables, peer-to-peer networks and co-ordinated meetings.
GDS International is a leading business-to-business events company. We
offer financial, healthcare, IT service management, telecoms and oil and gas
summits for senior executives throughout the Asia Pacific, Africa, China,
Europe, North America and Russia markets. Our value proposition is simple: we
deliver real results. And we're very good at it. http://www.gdsinternational.com
Contact:
Jacob Mazan, +44(0)117-915-4774, jake.mazan@gdsinternational.com
Source: GDS International
Jacob Mazan, +44(0)117-915-4774, jake.mazan@gdsinternational.com
iMPak Health Announces first NFC Enabled Health and Wellness Application
NEPTUNE, N.J., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- iMPak Health, LLC announced today the launch of their new SleepTrak Product, the first Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled mobile health and wellness application in the world for consumers. SleepTrak will initially launch using Nokia's Symbian platform, currently used on the new C7 Nokia Smartphone. Nokia C7 Smartphone users will be able to simply download the free SleepTrak application from Nokia's Ovi store to their phone.
The SleepTrak product was developed and designed specifically to provide consumers with an easy to use device that can tell them more about how well they sleep at night, track symptoms associated with inefficient sleep, and provide resources and suggestions for better sleep habits The SleepTrak card specifically utilizes a method widely used in Sleep Labs called actigraphy which is analyzed to create sleep efficiency scores.
"NFC and Cypak technology enable SleepTrak to bring many aspects of a professional sleep assessment session to the consumer market for a fraction of the price," says Per Nathanaelson, iMPak Health President and CEO. "With iMPak Health's provider expertise from Meridian Health, the SleepTrak data will be useful when presented to a trained medical professional."
"Two of the most important factors in developing the SleepTrak solution were to make sure it was simple to use and could empower consumers with better information," says Sandra Elliott, Director, iMPak Health. "Not only are users more informed about what happens when they sleep, they are in full control of sharing it with their physician."
"iMPak Health's product development is targeted at a whole line of easy to use, clinically relevant capabilities and solutions that will help people and organizations better manage their health as well as chronic diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, asthma, and other chronic pulmonary diseases," says Al Baker, Director, iMPak Health.
"With the announcement of this new relationship with Nokia, iMPak Health launches the first of a series of credit-card-sized medical devices that can be used to assess, screen and monitor health," indicates Sal Inciardi, Senior Vice President, Meridian Health.
About the Technology
The SleepTrak card leverages, Near Field Communication (NFC), a two-way communication technology based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) which enables wireless communication between devices over a short distance. The technology is primarily used globally in mobile phones for public transportation and payment. Consumers can simply touch the card to the NFC enabled Nokia C7 phone and the data automatically uploads to the software application on the phone. Sleep data is then tracked, analyzed, and trended for the user automatically.
About iMPak Health
A joint venture of Swedish-based chip developer and innovator Cypak and Meridian Health, a not for profit leader, iMPak Health brings together the latest in wireless technology and the front-line know-how of today's health care environment to provide consumers and patients with effective and intuitive tools to better manage their health. iMPak Health's mission is to become a leader in developing, easy-to-use devices to screen, diagnose, and monitor health conditions through wireless technology For more information, please visit http://www.impakhealth.com.
About Cypak A.B.
Cypak AB is a privately owned technology provider based in Stockholm, Sweden. Cypak customers are leaders in their segments in USA, Europe, and Japan. Cypak has developed the CPK082 application specific integrated circuit particularly for medication and vital sign monitoring and takes a leading role in international standardization and the Continua Health Alliance. For more information, please visit http://www.cypak.com.
About Meridian Health
Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization in New Jersey, comprising of a university teaching hospital, three community hospitals, a children's hospital, and in-home and community-based services that include home health services, skilled nursing centers, physician practices; rehabilitation and fitness centers; occupational health; home medical equipment and in-home safety technology; ambulance and medical transportation services; as well as outpatient laboratory, imaging, and surgery centers. Meridian Health is named among the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, and has consistently been rated among the top performing health systems in New Jersey, and is the recipient of numerous state and national recognitions for patient care quality and nursing excellence. For more information, please visit http://www.meridianhealth.com.
Contacts:
Meridian Health
Michael McCauley
732-751-7535
mmccauley@meridianhealth.com
iMPak Health
Sandra Elliott
732-751-3475
selliott@meridianhealth.com
Playcast Media Launches First Ever Cloud Gaming Service in Asia
In a joint partnership with SingTel, Playcast Media introduces a new level of video gaming experience without need for consoles, discs or sophisticated hardware
SINGAPORE and LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Playcast Media, one of the world's leading cloud gaming providers, announced the commercial launch of its Games On Demand service in Singapore, with Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), Asia's leading multimedia solutions provider. The partnership marks a key milestone in Playcast Media's business strategy to expand its service throughout Asia with Telecommunications and Pay-TV networks.
Playcast's Games On Demand service launches as "ESC," a new SingTel media entertainment offering for customers and will be available in Singapore to anyone with fibre or broadband connectivity of 10Mbps and above. The games are executed, rendered and streamed from SingTel's data centers as an MPEG stream to consumers, using DSL or high quality, low latency FTTH access network, and can be played using a PC or SingTel's "exCite" TV Service.
"SingTel is very pleased to be working with Playcast on our cloud gaming service 'ESC.' This partnership marks the start of a revolutionary process in Asia as it will change the way people play video games. Using Playcast's breakthrough technology, our customers can enjoy playing high-end video games without worrying about their computer capability because their games are now all hosted on SingTel's cloud servers. This will also help us to broaden the reach and accessibility of video gaming by opening it up to new demographic groups," said Allen Lew, SingTel's CEO Singapore.
"Asia represents a huge opportunity for our game streaming service," said Guy de Beer, CEO of Playcast. "We believe that the partnership with such a powerful platform in the region such as SingTel, will succeed in markets where the console-based gaming economy has had somewhat limited success."
The "ESC" service is priced at $9.99 Singapore Dollars ($8.00 USD), for a monthly subscription, or $1.99 ($1.60 USD) for a day pass. The subscription includes full and unlimited access to a catalogue of next generation video game titles from leading publishers like Activision, Atari, Disney, Capcom, Codemasters, THQ, and Strategy First, with a diverse mix of genres, including first-person shooters, racers, fighting, action as well as family games. The games start playing within seconds on the PC or TV, and require no special gaming hardware or file downloads.
About Playcast Media
Playcast provides a Cloud Gaming service to IPTV and Cable operators, bringing the console experience as a turn-key TV channel over the existing set-top boxes and broadband network. The service is commercially available in Europe, and includes titles from the industry's major game publishers. Playcast is a privately held company, based in Israel, UK and Los Angeles. For additional information about Playcast, please visit: http://www.playcast-media.com.
About SingTel
SingTel is Asia's leading communications group providing a portfolio of services including voice and data solutions over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms as well as infocomm technology and pay TV. The Group has presence in Asia and Africa with more than 383 million mobile customers in 25 countries, including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand. It also has a network of 36 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States.
SOURCE Playcast Media
Playcast Media
CONTACT: Erica Zilinskas of Principal Communications Group, +1-323-658-1555, Erica@pcommgroup.com, for Playcast US; or Florence Ang of Red Dawn Communications, 65.96911404, Florence@reddawnpr.com, for Playcast Asia
Arcade Classic Centipede® Makes Wii Debut With Centipede: Infestation(TM)
The Infestation Begins Fall 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS(TM) and Wii(TM) Systems
LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Twelve years after a nuclear war, the world has turned into an uninhabitable wasteland with mutant insects and humanity holding onto survival in outposts hidden from the poisonous air and killer Centipedes. This Fall, Nintendo fans can become humanity's only hope for survival as Atari®, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, and developer WayForward re-imagine the legendary video game franchise Centipede for a new generation of gamers with Centipede: Infestation.
"Centipede: Infestation modernizes one our most popular brands for Nintendo's youthful audience," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari S.A. "This game and other games to follow, further define Atari's strategy to build upon our library of celebrated IP and reimagine them for next generation game platforms."
Centipede: Infestation is a post-apocalyptic action experience that features run-n-gun shooting style gameplay with tower defense-style objects, paying homage to the original Centipede while bringing the brand into the 21st century. Players assume the role of an orphaned teenager hero named Max as he trudges through the wasteland, fighting off giant bugs. During Max's travels he encounters a young teen named Maisy who possesses a collection of seeds that hold the secret to bringing plant life back to the wasteland. Max and Maisy join forces to grow these gardens and protect the last natural resources on earth.
Players will be swarmed by mutated spiders, beetles, grubs, caterpillars, moths, and boss insects across the game's expansive world of seven environments and 40 stages. To defeat these mutant species and restore mankind, players will have to use an array of weaponry - Lightning Orb Gun, Nuke Cannon, Freezethrower, Mine Launcher, and more - as well as power-ups to fight through the invasions.
Like the toadstool of the original Centipede game, each insect has a unique defensive object that it can leave behind, as a 'special' variation. These defensive objects are short-lived combat tools that distract, attack, or block insect assaults during battle.
Additionally, the game allows players to team up with friends to fight off even more bugs with 2 player co-op multiplayer features. Nintendo 3DS players will be able to take advantage of unique StreetPass(TM) features that enable them to uniquely share content between passing Nintendo 3DS users. Centipede: Infestation for Nintendo 3DS will also feature gooey 3D visuals and ad-hoc multiplayer for 2 player co-op.
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Atari's brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and social online platforms, PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices).
Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc. Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek(TM) Online, Champions(TM)) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.
TRX Enhances On-Demand Traveler Location and Notification Solutions
ATLANTA, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TRX, Inc. (http://www.trx.com) (OTHER OTC: TRXI), a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, today announced new features to its traveler security and traveler tracking suite, TRAVELTRAX®, TRX's travel reporting solution.
The 'Traveler Security and Traveler Tracking' suite is currently available to more than 6,000 corporations relying on TRAVELTRAX to provide travel and expense reporting and analytics services. Travel managers and corporate security specialists have enhanced on-demand visibility into traveler whereabouts and new direct communication options to alert travelers of pending travel and security challenges.
The 'Traveler Security' dashboard maps travelers within a global geographic context to help identify low, medium, and high-risk areas. The dashboard features an interactive map with drill down capabilities into country and itinerary details. Added links to external travel advisories and travel risk-oriented sites greatly enhance the level of threat awareness and shorten response times to emerging threats.
"When the unexpected happens, such as the recent tsunami in Japan and unrest in the Middle East, travel managers must have tools to implement their travel security policy," said Shane Hammond, President and CEO, TRX. "Our 'Traveler Security and Traveler Tracking' solution notifies travel managers of the traveler's location and equally important, provides the tools necessary to proactively communicate critical security information to those travelers.
About TRX
TRX is a world-leading travel technology and data services provider, offering more than 20 software-as-a-service utilities for online booking, reservation processing, data intelligence, and process automation. We deliver our technology applications in an on-demand environment to travel agencies, corporations, travel suppliers, government agencies, credit card associations, credit card issuing banks, and third-party administrators. We provide patented savings maximization solutions via our travel analytics consulting practice, extending spend management services to travel buyers all over the world. We complement all of these offerings with a global workforce focused on travel process automation and re-engineering. For more information about TRX or to contact a TRX sales office, phone 404.929.6100 or visit the Company's website at http://www.trx.com.
iRok2 Introduces Next Generation Music Game in Blackberry(R) Playbook(TM) Debut
iRok2 for BlackBerry Playbook Demonstrates Streaming Video and Flash
Game Synchronization, Rapid Development Strengths of BlackBerry
PlayBook
KELOWNA, BC, April 19 /PRNewswire/ - iRok2 Media Inc. today announced the
Playbook App release of its iRok2 Online social music game. iRok2 for BlackBerry PlayBook, a free app available onBlackBerry App World, provides users with a new rhythm music gamecustomized and synchronized to a YouTube music video every day. As
well, it serves as a gateway to the infinite choice of iRok2 Online - essentially all the world's music, more than 16 million tracks. The
game is quickly gathering user acceptance, already logging over a
quarter million play sessions with users from North America, Asia and
Europe. iRok2 is accessible from anywhere - home, office, or remote,
at http://www.irok2.com - and can be played through a computer keyboard or by plugging a Guitar
Hero or Rock Band guitar into your computer. Online play is free as
well.
iRok2 CEO, Dr. Robert Arn, commented on the PlayBook introduction, "The
unique rapid development capabilitities, high performance video
streaming and support of Adobe Flash on the PlayBook platform have
allowed us to create a Playbook App from elements of our online game -
even before PlayBook hardware was available and our iRok2 Online game
was still in Beta testing." Dr. Arn added, "Such speed and flexibility
allow us to experiment with building synergy between pad, mobile and
computer game versions in a totally new way."
iRok2 is based on new, patent-pending technology that automates the
production of custom music games. iRok2 servers analyze music videos
as they stream from YouTube and create a unique custom game for each
video. If a user wants to play with a video that is not already in the
catalog, it takes only a single click to request a new custom game
which will appear in the catalog, available for everyone. Users have
already built up the iRok2 catalog to over ten thousand custom games
and there is no barrier to it growing to match the scale of the tens of
millions of available YouTube music videos - including the new ones
that appear every day. In play, the video streams to the player
directly from YouTube and the custom game synchronizes to the video
without storing or modifying the video or music in any way - in effect,
an internet air guitar.
As well, iRok2 breaks down the barriers between players. iRok2 is a
social game that allows players to connect to others of similar tastes
around the world. Players can issue direct challenges to other players
or join in real-time multi-user tournaments. A unique in-game scoring
monitor allows players to directly see how their performance compares
to others second-by-second, not just in final scores.
About iRok2 Media Inc. iRok2 Media Inc. is a Venture Capital financed music gaming studio
located in Kelowna, east of Vancouver, Canada, part of a cluster of
online game companies which includes Disney Online Studios. iRok2 has
been known as the go-to company for game technology involving complex
real-time data synchronization over the internet, providing solutions
for clients such as Turner Sports and NASCAR. The iRok2 game is the
company's first independent game release.
SOURCE iRok2 Media Inc.
iRok2 Media Inc.
CONTACT: Iris Koch, Community Manager
iRok2 Media Inc.
Iris.koch@irok2.com
(250) 575-6556
Internet Security Alliance Partners with ANSI and Shared Assessments for Launch of Project on Financial Impact of Breached Protected Health Information
NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Internet Security Alliance (ISA) has joined the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), via its Identity Theft Prevention and Identity Management Standards Panel (IDSP), in partnership with the Shared Assessments Program and its Healthcare Working Group, for a new initiative on the financial impact of unauthorized access to protected health information (PHI). The "PHI Project" was formally kicked off on April 7th via a two-hour webinar involving 110 participants.
"We are delighted to welcome ISA and its chief executive officer, Larry Clinton, as our partner in this initiative," said Jim McCabe, ANSI senior director of standards facilitation, and Robin Slade, senior vice president and chief operating officer of The Santa Fe Group, which manages the Shared Assessments Program, in a joint statement. "ISA has been a leader in helping companies to take a holistic approach in understanding and addressing the financial ramifications of cyber security vulnerabilities across the enterprise," Mr. McCabe added.
ISA and ANSI have an existing partnership for assuring enterprise-wide cybersecurity, which has resulted in the 2010 publication of The Financial Management of Cyber Risk: An Implementation Framework for CFOs and its 2008 predecessor The Financial Impact of Cyber Risk: 50 Questions Every CFO Should Ask. Mr. Clinton has traveled the country promoting this unique approach to dealing with cyber challenges through a series of "role-play" scenarios with other subject matter experts.
"The PHI Project we are embarking on is a logical follow-on to the earlier work, but tailored to a specific sector--in this case healthcare," commented Mr. Clinton. "The financial impact on an enterprise that suffers a breach of PHI is significant, as is the potential reputational harm to an individual whose data has been compromised. Our focus will be on helping to inform organizations' investment decisions in information security best practices and in financial risk mitigation strategies."
Rick Kam, president and co-founder of ID Experts, and chairman of the PHI Project, explained the effort this way: "We need to develop an approach to translate the impact of the unauthorized disclosure of PHI on the individual. We can then use a formula to determine the potential financial risk to an enterprise based on the amount of PHI they need to protect or may disclose in a breach."
The PHI Project aims to develop a report of its analysis within just a few months time. The work effort will progress through several subcommittees, including:
-- a legal subcommittee that will identify existing legal protections
related to PHI, co-chaired by Christine Arevalo of ID Experts, Chris
Cwalina and Steve Roosa of Reed Smith, LLP, and Jim Pyles from Powers
Pyles Sutter & Verville, PC;
-- a survey subcommittee that will query chief security / privacy officers
or consumers on what they consider to be sensitive data, led Christine
El Eris and Michael Morelli of Affinion Group, Larry Ponemon of the
Ponemon Institute, Don Rebovich of the Center for Identity Management
and Information Protection at Utica College, and Andrew Serwin from
Foley & Lardner LLP;
-- an ecosystem subcommittee that will define points of compromise in the
healthcare ecosystem where there are risks of exposure, co-chaired by
James Christiansen of Evantix, Gary Gordon of the Center for Identity at
the University of Texas at Austin, and Lynda Martel of DriveSavers Data
Recovery, Inc.;
-- a financial subcommittee that will assess the financial impact of the
disclosure of PHI, led by Larry Clinton of ISA, Sandeep Tiwari of
Zafesoft, and Debbie Wolf of Booz Allen Hamilton;
-- a communications subcommittee that will develop and manage a
communications plan, co-chaired by Catherine Allen, chairman and CEO of
The Santa Fe Group, representing Shared Assessments, and Linnea Solem of
Deluxe Corporation; and
-- a final subcommittee that will facilitate overall integration of the
subcommittee input with a view toward producing a coherent final report,
led by Rick Kam of ID Experts and Ed Stull of Direct Computer Resources,
Inc.
The initiative is made possible through the generous support of the organizations listed below. Additional partner sponsors are welcome; see sponsorship opportunities for more information.
Premium Sponsors:
-- Clearwater Compliance
-- DriveSavers Data Recovery, Inc.
Partner Sponsors:
-- Affinion Security Center
-- Booz Allen Hamilton
-- Center for Identity Management and Information Protection at Utica
College
-- Direct Computer Resources, Inc.
-- Europ Assistance USA
-- ID Experts
-- ZOHO ManageEngine
About ANSI
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance U.S. global competitiveness and the American quality of life by promoting, facilitating, and safeguarding the integrity of the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Its membership is comprised of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations. The Institute represents the diverse interests of more than 125,000 companies and organizations and 3.5 million professionals worldwide.
The Institute is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and is a U.S. representative to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
About the Shared Assessments Program
The Shared Assessments Program was created by leading financial institutions, the Big Four accounting firms, and key service providers to inject standardization, consistency, speed, efficiency and cost savings into the service provider assessment process. Through membership and use of the Shared Assessments tools (the Agreed Upon Procedures and the Standardized Information Gathering questionnaire), Shared Assessments offers outsourcers and their service providers a faster, more efficient and less costly means of conducting rigorous assessments of controls for security, privacy and business continuity. The Shared Assessments Program is managed by The Santa Fe Group, a strategic consulting company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
About the Internet Security Alliance
The Internet Security Alliance is a multi-sector trade association established in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University in 2000. ISA's mission is to combine advanced technology with the pragmatic business needs of its members and help create effective public policy leading to a sustainable system of world-wide cybersecurity. ISA advocates a modernized social contract between industry and government creating market based incentives to motivate enhanced security of cyber systems. ISA provides its members with a range of technical, business and public policy services to assist them in fulfilling their mission.
SOURCE American National Standards Institute
American National Standards Institute
CONTACT: Elizabeth Neiman, +1-212-642-4911, eneiman@ansi.org; Susanna Space, +1-505-699-7185, susanna@santa-fe-group.com; or Marjorie Morgan, +1-703-907-7090, mmorgan@isalliance.org
National Ticket Provider Highlights Cincinnati's Live Entertainment Industry
CINCINNATI, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldstar (http://www.goldstar.com), the Internet company that gets people out more to live entertainment, announced today that it will officially launch its online service in Cincinnati today, Tuesday, April 19, 2011.
Since its inception nine years ago, more than 1.5 million members nationwide have joined Goldstar. With more than 4,000 partner venues in an ever-increasing number of U.S. cities, the company provides a full spectrum of entertainment options at a great value to its members.
With the launch, Goldstar opens the door for Cincinnatians to discover the wealth of live entertainment the city has to offer -- things like Cirque du Soleil's OVO, STOMP at Procter & Gamble Hall, the Cincinnati Reds and The Drowsy Chaperone - Cincinnati Music Theatre. Not only does Goldstar spread the word about events people may not have known were in their area, but with tickets at half price or better, they break down purchase barriers and inspire people to try new types of events.
"We've done extensive research into what factors play a role in going out," says Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy. "We're reaching people who have all expressed an interest in broadening their entertainment horizons through Goldstar. That means the vast majority of the time we sell tickets to people who otherwise wouldn't be attending these events."
Goldstar is also the world's largest online source of live entertainment user reviews. The Goldstar user review system has hundreds-of-thousands of written reviews and event ratings. These reviews create a buzz and are just one of the company's many savvy marketing techniques that venue partners appreciate.
"Cincinnati is a great town with a lot to offer in live entertainment," concludes McCarthy. "Goldstar's goal is to not only make people aware of that but help them take advantage of it."
About Goldstar
Goldstar is the Internet company that builds new, more diverse audiences for venues by reaching out to its more than 1.5 million members with ticket offers to all things live entertainment, including theater, dance, comedy, jazz, concerts, sports and more. A free no-hassle membership allows people to log on to http://www.goldstar.com and receive weekly e-mail summaries that features more than 1,000 half-priced events offered in 20 major U.S. cities Goldstar is set for major market expansion in 2011. Goldstar is the largest seller of half-price tickets online and is ranked third on the TicketNews ticketing industry power ranking -- only behind Ticketmaster and Live Nation. The company is privately owned and self funded.
"Goldstar is successfully reaching young audiences with personalized Web-based marketing techniques that match buyers with events." - The Wall Street Journal
SOURCE Goldstar
Goldstar
CONTACT: Kristen Wygle, Allied Integrated Marketing, +1-216-325-6526, kwygle@alliedim.com
MONTREAL, April 19 /PRNewswire/ - Toon Boom Animation Inc. today
announced the release of its first line up of fun apps for the Apple
community, from mobile devices to Mac computers. Each app has several
entertaining features, these vary depending on the app and device used.
The Mac AppStore now offers Flip Boom Cartoon and Flip Boom Doodle which
are available internationally.
On the mobile devices front, Toon Boom has launched Flip Boom Lite for the iPhone and iPod, a free app that lets your fingertips doodle,
scribble or draw fun animations. Flip Boom Lite is already available
for the iPad and has received rave reviews.
"A natural synergy exists between Apple and Toon Boom Animation, as our
award-winning applications are used by the largest animation studios in
the world, while Apple products are the most popular devices in the
world," said Joan Vogelesang, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Toon Boom Animation. "Toon Boom is an amazing example of the potential
that can be unlocked by applications that can run smoothly on any Apple
platform."
Information about each app can be found online at:
Connect to the iTunes AppStore or the Mac AppStore, search Flip Boom and start having fun!
About Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Toon Boom Animation Inc. (toonboom.com) is the worldwide leader in digital content and animation creation
software. Toon Boom carries user-friendly animation applications for
all, catering to the needs of children, home users, creative
professionals as well as students, educators and schools.
As importantly, Toon Boom is fully dedicated to the needs of independent
animators and studios, offering a wide product range from powerful
pre-production tools to leading-edge animation production solutions.
Relying on its extensive expertise in animation production, Toon Boom
provides consulting services in the fields of optimization, pipeline
integration, production assistance and custom development.
Buick IntelliLink Coming to 2012 Regal, LaCrosse and Verano
Hands-free, voice-controlled interface helps drivers safely use mobile electronics
NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Buick, the fastest-growing major automotive brand in the United States in 2010, will bring a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customizable infotainment options to its 2012 Verano, Regal and LaCrosse models. The upgraded capability will enhance the luxury vehicle experience that Buick buyers have come to know and love.
Buick IntelliLink uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver's smartphone to a new 7- or 8-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display radio. IntelliLink expands on Buick's current Bluetooth and USB capabilities to allow smartphone control via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls. It also enables streaming stereo audio from the phone through services like PANDORA® Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio®.
Most importantly, Buick IntelliLink enables seamless integration of stowed portable devices with each vehicle's infotainment system, allowing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
"Today's tech-savvy consumers expect more from their cars' infotainment systems," said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing. "They want a system that allows them to customize their in-vehicle experience with smartphones and other portable media devices. The availability of IntelliLink on every Buick sedan in 2012 and every Buick model in 2013 takes connectivity and media personalization to a new level."
Consumer interest in onboard connectivity is rising with smartphone sales. Apple sold 16.2 million iPhones in the fourth quarter of 2010, and Android sales jumped 886 percent from 2009 to 2010. By the end of 2013, there will be 1.1 billion smartphones with annual sales of 300 million units, according to the research firm Parks Associates Industries.
"About 70 percent of all new car buyers want some form of connectivity," said Micky Bly, executive director leading GM's infotainment engineering efforts, citing GM research. "Whether it's because they want to listen to their favorite music or explore local restaurants on a Friday night, today's car buyer expects so much more out of their time in a car."
One doesn't need a smartphone to benefit from IntelliLink. The system works with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, USB flash drive or digital audio player. Even without a mobile device, Buick owners will benefit from IntelliLink's enhanced voice recognition technology and OnStar's on-screen turn-by-turn directions.
IntelliLink's voice activation capability benefits from Buick's library-quiet interiors. Quiet Tuning systems, processes and components are built into every facet of the vehicle's architecture to block or absorb sound and dampen or eliminate vibrations. Quiet Tuning also calls attention to the audio fidelity of Buick's Bose® and harmon/kardon® sound systems.
Additional benefits provided by IntelliLink include:
-- Enhanced hands-free voice control system powered by Nuance®, which
allows simple voice commands to initiate phone calls and select radio
stations or media from portable MP3 players and smartphones. A tap of a
button on the steering wheel enables intuitive verbal control of many
radio features like "play (artist name)" or "call (name of contact)".
When a smart phone is connected you can say "tune (Internet radio,
station name)."
-- PANDORA Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio allow users to create
personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres and
enables access to thousands of audio programming choices, allowing
customers to build a personalized listening experience. IntelliLink
integrates control of both of these apps for a driver-directed listening
experience.
-- Gracenote® identifies the music collection on the driver's USB device,
MP3 player or smartphone and presents information such as artist name,
genres and album cover art on the IntelliLink screen and enables users
to select similar music to the tunes they love. Gracenote also improves
the accuracy of IntelliLink's voice activation system by allowing users
to access music using artist nicknames, such as "The Boss," "The
Stones," or "Snoop" using IntelliLink's voice control interfaces
activated through the touch-screen or steering wheel buttons.
-- Upgraded USB connectivity adds the ability to play music files directly
from flash memory devices and gives the customer the ability to update
IntelliLink with future feature enhancements.
Buick IntelliLink's designers drew inspiration from the intuitive, easy-to-use interfaces found on many popular consumer electronics. The influence can be seen on the home page with application icons that animate when activated. The touch screen's fluid, contemporary graphics and elegant color palette evoke Buick's "inviting luxury" aesthetic and advance the sophisticated design language established in the current LaCrosse's navigation system.
The debut of Buick IntelliLink extends the OnStar experience from safety and security to information and entertainment by seamlessly integrating the capability of a smartphone into the vehicle so that hand-held phones may be safely stowed while driving.
When OnStar debuted in 1996, it pioneered in-vehicle connectivity with the auto industry's first embedded telematics system. It has grown from primarily offering automatic crash notification and security features to include remote vehicle diagnostics, turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to slow down stolen vehicles. In November 2010, OnStar released a smartphone application for all 2011 Buick vehicles that incorporated remote start, lock/unlock, and vehicle status checks.
About Buick
Buick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning models, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan, Regal sport sedan and highly anticipated all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan. Buick is the fastest growing major brand in the U.S. and remains a best-selling brand in China, with continuing record growth. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at http://www.buick.com, on Twitter @buick or at http://www.facebook.com/buick.
About OnStar
OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of connected safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and advanced information technology. Currently available on more than 40 MY 2011 GM models, OnStar soon will be available for installation on most other vehicles already on the road through local electronics retailers, including Best Buy. OnStar safely connects its more than six million subscribers, in the U.S., Canada and China, in ways never thought possible. OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is a recipient of the 2010 Edison Award for Best New Product in the technology category. More information about OnStar can be found at http://www.onstar.com.
SOURCE General Motors
General Motors
CONTACT: Nick Richards, Buick Communications, +1-313-720-9541, nick.richards@gm.com
Elmira's Kitchen Appliances Custom Color Offerings Spring Into Season
ELMIRA, Canada, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Elmira Stove Works' Northstar(TM) kitchen appliances awake the senses with its fresh spring colors from Robin's Egg Blue to Flamingo Pink. More specifically, Elmira, manufacturer of "circa-1850" and retro 1950s appliances, offers custom-color match to reflect personal tastes and styles if its standard color palette does not suit the space.
No design trend is fresher today than "retro." For the enthusiast who must have everything, Northstar(TM) retro-styled appliances from Elmira offer hot looks and high technology. Northstar's styling is combined with performance that rivals any appliance on the market today. Complete with rounded corners, chrome trims and trendy colors, no aspect has been overlooked. Each appliance is custom-built to the exact specifications of each consumer's order. One of the many hot spring colors, including Buttercup Yellow, Robin's Egg Blue, Flamingo Pink, or Mint Green is sure to catch the customer's eye. And with Northstar's custom-color option, homeowners can paint appliances to match any decor.
Northstar appliances feature high-tech functionality. Two models of refrigerators offer up to 19 cubic feet of storage space, "Visi" shelving for easy access and Energy Star® high-efficiency technology. The Northstar range, available in all-gas, all-electric or dual fuel (gas top / electric oven), provides high-speed electric elements under glass or sealed gas burners, a self-cleaning option and delayed-start baking. For extra convenience and capacity, convection cooking and a two cubic foot warmer under the main oven are also available. A retro-styled analog clock on the splashback conceals a hi-tech digital control which "magically" appears during programming, then disappears when programming is complete.
Elmira Stove Works has been manufacturing vintage-styled ranges since 1975, and offers a full line of circa-1850 appliances.
The Elmira line of appliances is sold through dealers across North America. For more information on Elmira Stove Works, visit http://www.elmirastoveworks.com, follow us on Twitter @ElmiraStoves or fan us on Facebook.
Media
Contact: Laura McGarey
(770) 518-1000 ex. 216
lmcgarey@kleberandassociates.com
Toyota Announces Priority Registration Web Site for All-New Prius Plug-in Hybrid
TORRANCE, Calif., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced the introduction of a new Online Order System that will launch later this year for the all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid, the most advanced Prius yet.
The first phase of the Online Order System, called Priority Registration, will launch on Earth Day, April 22, 2011. Customers who are interested in being one of the first to own a Prius Plug-in can log on to http://www.toyota.com/plugin and complete their registration on the site. Toyota's Priority Registration allows the customer first access to the Online Order System when it becomes available later in the year.
The new Online Order System will allow customers the convenience of configuring their own vehicle from any web browser, select their dealership of choice (within 15 launch states), and track their order through production, distribution and delivery.
"The Prius Plug-in Online Ordering system was inspired by the success and positive customer feedback we had to similar online ordering systems for the first two generations of Prius," said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. "We feel the Prius Plug-in target customer will expect a purchase experience that is as advanced and convenient as the product itself. The Online Ordering System is designed to meet those expectations."
The Prius Plug-in will begin arriving at Toyota dealers in 15 launch states in spring 2012, with a nationwide roll-out the following year. The 15 launch states include the following: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii*, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
*Prius Plug-in online ordering will not be available in Hawaii.
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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Greg Thome, +1-310-561-2875, greg_thome@toyota.com, or Sam Butto, +1-310-220-5318, sam_butto@toyota.com, both of Toyota Division Communications
GoPro® Debuts CineForm® Studio Product Line for 2D and 3D Post Production Workflows
Neo Product Line Renamed, New Pricing Announced
HALF MOON BAY, Calif., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CineForm®, (http://www.gopro.com/cineform) a division of GoPro, and the creators of high-fidelity compression-based workflow solutions for the post production marketplace, today announced a new, lower cost product line for both consumers and professional production and post production customers. As a new division of GoPro, the world's leading activity image capture company, CineForm's award-winning 2D and 3D production workflow solutions are being made more accessible to customers than ever before.
"So much has happened at CineForm in the past six months, including the acquisition by GoPro which has already influenced our product and market strategy. We're excited to demonstrate our CineForm Studio product line which is an updated, lower cost evolution of the Neo product line," said David Taylor, GoPro's VP of Software Products. "Over the past year, the industry has seen significant and rapid development of production workflow technologies - from cameras to post production systems - and especially in stereo 3D production workflows. Now as a part of GoPro, we have the resources to accelerate our developments for the professional production marketplace while also extending our reach into the consumer and prosumer markets where GoPro is clearly a leader."
The New CineForm Product Lineup
CineForm Studio:
Availability: Immediate
Price: Free download at http://gopro.com/3d-overview/
CineForm Studio is a free 3D editing application specifically designed for use with GoPro's recently released 3D HERO® System, an accessory that allows HD HERO camera owners to combine two HD HEROs together to capture synchronized 1080p 3D videos and photos. Available for both Mac and Windows platforms, CineForm Studio converges videos and photos captured with the 3D HERO System and provides image adjustment tools including 3D convergence control with unlimited keyframing, frame-rate, exposure, contrast, saturation, color temperature, image rotation, frame resizing, as well as cropping and zooming. Users can export their content using the GoPro CineForm codec for further editing in other applications or as H.264 compressed .mp4 files for viewing in 3D on any active or passive 3D display, on a computer, or online at YouTube.
CineForm Studio Premium:
Availability: May 1
Price: $299.00 US
CineForm Studio Premium captures the most popular features of both NeoHD and Neo4K into a singular, new solution ideal for 2D and 3D broadcast and feature film production. A fully-featured First Light application, CineForm Studio Premium adds two new important features previously unavailable, including Alpha Channel support, plus support for unlimited keyframing for color and 3D adjustments. CineForm Studio Premium will be a free upgrade to existing NeoHD and Neo4K v5 customers.
CineForm Studio Professional:
Availability: May 1
Price: $999.00 US
CineForm Studio Professional extends even more powerful stereo 3D post-production capabilities to 3D broadcasters and 3D feature filmmakers, and is optimized for multi-camera stereo rigs, such as SI, PHANTOM, RED, and ARRI ALEXA. Also a fully featured First Light application, CineForm Studio Professional enables individual eye adjustments required for multi-cam stereo productions, adds keystone adjustments, ghost busting, and many other professional 3D features while enabling real-time 3D editing for both Windows and Mac-based editing applications.
CineForm, a division of GoPro, the world's leading activity image capture company, develops compression-based workflow solutions for film and video acquisition, post production, and archive applications. Offering the industry's highest-fidelity compression, CineForm software products are used by discerning film studios, television producers, and digital media artists to enhance their file-based workflows. CineForm products offer cross-platform compatibility, support most camera and file-based sources, and enable 2D and 3D editorial workflows with spatial resolutions up to 8K. http://www.cineform.com.
About GoPro
Based in Half Moon Bay, California, GoPro is the world's leading activity image capture company. GoPro's HD HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used by more consumers and video production professionals than any other camera in its class. GoPro's products are sold in over 60 countries and in the USA through professional channels and retailers including Sports Authority, Sport Chalet, Bass Pro Shops, Cycle Gear, Best Buy, and online at gopro.com.
For GoPro
Rick Loughery
Rloughery (at) GoPro (dot) com
415.738.2480 ext 722
GOPRO®, HERO®, and CineForm® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Woodman Labs, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company, product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their rightful owners.
Nelnet Career Services Launches CareerSlingshot.com to Provide Free Guidance to Job Seekers and Career Advancers
Online Tools and Resources Provided by ResumeEdge Experts
LINCOLN, Neb., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet Career Services announced today the launch of CareerSlingshot.com, its new online resource for job seekers and those looking to advance their career. The site offers free tools and content including a free resume builder, job interview preparation tools and articles from ResumeEdge experts, the leading providers of resume writing services online.
"CareerSlingshot.com is designed to lead people through a specific series of steps that we believe are the best process for finding career success," said Nina Freier, Director of Nelnet Career Services. "Within each step, we provide valuable tools, services and expert content that build job seekers' skills, so they are empowered with knowledge and confidence to find their next position."
CareerSlingshot.com encourages users to first define their strengths, accomplishments, values and interests, a process known as Career SAVI, and then learn how to grow their network, determine the right job for them and prepare for an interview. To help users through each step, the site offers the following free tools:
-- Online resume builder
-- Career success webinar series, which teaches viewers specifics about
each step in the job search process
-- iPhone interview preparation app called JobInterviewEdge
-- Advice articles written by Nelnet Career Services experts
Later this year, CareerSlingshot.com will also launch a subscription membership program to provide additional levels of content, coaching and tools.
Nelnet Career Services, provider of JobInterviewEdge and ResumeEdge, provides job seekers, including students, entry-level applicants, professionals and executives with career-related services such as resume writing and interview coaching at affordable prices. It partners with major career services brands such as Yahoo!, HotJobs and Dice.com, as well as many major colleges and universities. Nelnet Career Services is part of Nelnet Inc., one of the leading education planning and financing services companies, with approximately 2,200 associates in offices across the United States and in Toronto, Ontario.
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SOURCE Nelnet Career Services
Nelnet Career Services
CONTACT: Ben Kiser of Nelnet, +1-402-458-3024, Ben.Kiser@nelnet.net
20th Anniversary Compilation Includes Classic Final Fantasy IV, The After Years and an All-New Interlude
LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today that FINAL FANTASY® IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is now available for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system at North American retailers. The 20th Anniversary Edition includes a graphically enhanced version of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY IV, the complete episodic series THE AFTER YEARS®, and an entirely new INTERLUDE(TM), which connects the stories between the previous two entries in the franchise.
Retail copies of FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION will also include two exclusive in-pack items: a set of five collectible trading cards featuring characters from FINAL FANTASY IV beautifully illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano, and an exclusive download code that can be redeemed for a special "Knight of the Twin Moon" costume for use with Cecil Dark Knight and Cecil Paladin in DISSIDIA® 012[duodecim](TM) FINAL FANTASY.
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest games of all time with more than 4 million copies sold worldwide, FINAL FANTASY IV set the standard for role-playing games to come with its diverse cast of complex characters, a deep and engrossing plot, the introduction of the Active Time Battle system and numerous additional innovations. Twenty years later, FINAL FANTASY IV, its acclaimed sequel THE AFTER YEARS and the entirely new INTERLUDE have come together inone package as the ultimate role-playing game experience with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION. Whether re-experiencing a favorite or just discovering the game for the first time, new and old players alike will join in as a cast of unforgettable characters are drawn into one of the most beloved FINAL FANTASY stories, with stunning new graphics, a newly arranged award-winning soundtrack and bonus game features that provide the definitive FINAL FANTASY IV experience.
"Clearly, Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection is the ultimate purchase for Final Fantasy IV fans. Even if you're already experienced with the core Final Fantasy IV experience, there's still so much to see and do here that it'll be hard not to jump back in."
-IGN.com, April 2011 (9/10, EDITORS' CHOICE)
"Whether you're a longtime fan like me or a newcomer who can't tell Kain from Cecil, you can't go wrong with Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection"
-Game Informer, May 2011 (8.5/10, Silver Award)
FEATURES:
-- Complete package of one of the greatest RPGs of all time: First packaged
release of THE AFTER YEARS
-- An epic tale spanning nations, worlds and generations: Brand-new stories
to further expand the revolutionary story line of FINAL FANTASY IV
-- All-new cast of friends, family and foes: Fall in love with Cecil, Rosa,
Kain, Rydia and Edge again while getting to know Ceodore and a whole new
cast of characters
-- Vibrant visuals and unforgettable melodies: Includes all-new 2-D
graphics designed for the PSP® system's 16:9 format. Also includes a
new arrangement of one of the most acclaimed video game soundtracks of
all time.
About FINAL FANTASY IV:
Since its original release in 1991 on the SNES, FINAL FANTASY IV has been popular across several platforms, and this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. With its high-quality graphics and scenarios, and the introduction of the Active Time Battle system, FINAL FANTASY IV redefined role-playing video games and shaped FINAL FANTASY titles to come.
About THE AFTER YEARS:
THE AFTER YEARS is a true sequel set more than a decade after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. The story revolves around Cecil and Rosa's son, Ceodore, as he ventures out to unravel the mysterious events surrounding the Blue Planet. In addition to the new characters, characters from the original title such as Cecil, Rosa and Kain will be reunited. Players can enjoy the FINAL FANTASY IV experience with enhanced battles and the brand-new Band system feature.
FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is now available for the PSP® system at North American retailers for an MSRP of $29.99. FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. For more information about FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, please visit the official website at http://www.ff4complete.com or http://www.facebook.com/ff4complete.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 57 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: Elizabeth Stewart of Square Enix, Inc., +1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com, or Brandon Smith of Maverick PR, +1-310-404-9906, brandon@mavpr.com, for Square Enix, Inc.
Where & When to go, Plus What to Throw, Fishhound's New Site Equips Anglers With Vital Info
Fishhound's unrivaled technology saves anglers time and help them catch more fish
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of anglers across the country are heading out to fish, and Fishhound - the most comprehensive collection of current fishing reports available anywhere - can provide those anglers with the most up-to-date information on exactly where to go to find the best fishing.
Fishhound's new website (http://www.fishhound.com) is live today with more than 650 guides, shops and outfitters providing fresh information on thousands of fishing spots around the country. With a few clicks of their mouse - and, amazingly, for free - anglers can now find out the best time to go, where the best fishing is and what's working best to catch fish.
"We have assembled the most comprehensive network of fishing reports ever," said Richard Marks, CEO of Fishhound. "Anglers can log in and get all the important information they need on where and when to go, what flies to use and even get weather and water conditions. And they have the ability to customize it to specific waters and spots they're interested in."
Fishhound's re-launch features reporting from a cadre of fly-fishing professionals in both fresh and saltwater. Fishhound has been working with some of the biggest names in competitive bass fishing, and within weeks real-time bass-fishing reports will be added to the site. To start the season, Fishhound has reports from more than 700 waters, and a dedicated staff collecting info and posting it every day.
Much of the groundbreaking site (http://www.fishhound.com) is free to all users, including fishing reports, flow, temperature and water clarity readings and databases of lures, flies and species. A premium section of Fishhound is also available. For just $9.95 a month, Fishhound users can create a personal dashboard, get detailed section reporting from Fishhound pros, subscribe to hatch and "hot fishing" alerts, purchase select products at discount and more.
"You can get more from our site for free than you can from any other place," said Marks. "Beyond that, a subscription gives anglers everything they might need to know to go and catch fish."
The current roster of Fishhound pros includes Lees Ferry Anglers in Arizona, Bowman Blue Water Guides in California, Blue Quill Angler in Colorado, The Bozeman Angler in Montana, Long Island On The Fly in New York, Smokey Mountain Troutfitters in Tennessee and Deschutes River Anglers in Oregon.
About Fishhound
Fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com) is an online site providing the most accurate and actionable fishing reports to anglers across the country to give them exactly what they want - the perfect fishing day. The game-changing Fishhound pro staff is a growing association of trusted guides, fly shop owners and lodges who are dedicated to collecting the information that makes Fishhound unlike any other fishing website. Members of the Fishhound Pro Staff are able to grow their business and earn money while doing the reporting they already do. For more information please visit http://www.fishhound.com.
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Fishhound
CONTACT: Matt Crawford, +1-802-488-0210, matt_crawford@madriver.com
PlayStation 3 Exclusive SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs with Stereoscopic 3D and PlayStation®Move Support Storms North American Retailers
Latest installment in pioneering tactical modern combat franchise delivers full single player campaign and robust, customizable multiplayer
FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs is now available at North American retailers on Blu-ray and bundled with the limited Full Deployment Edition. SOCOM 4, exclusivelyfor the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, is the latest entry into the award-winning SOCOM franchise from development studio Zipper Interactive. With over-the-top action, high production values, and an authentic military strategy and arsenal, SOCOM 4 delivers a true cinematic experiencethrough the squad-based multiplayer alongside a robust single player campaign. SOCOM 4 reinvents the multiplayer space with team-focused, tactical gameplay through a variety of competitive multiplayer modes and the newly-introduced innovative five-person cooperative mode. The story-driven single player narrative immerses the player in an intense modern combat experience through a dynamically paced campaign, whether navigating a squad through chaotic missions under fire or completing covert missions set in the dead of night.
"SOCOM 4 not only delivers everything the fans loved about previous titles in the franchise, but adds Stereoscopic 3D and fully incorporates the PlayStation Move to offer a completely engrossing gameplay experience," said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president, product marketing, SCEA. "We're excited to offer the SOCOM 4: Full Deployment Edition to introduce new players to the franchise and give dedicated fans an even more immersive way to play."
SOCOM 4 continues the series tradition of teamwork and tactical combat, while evolving with new, accessible features. Enemy AI dynamically reacts to the player's moves, challenging the player to develop new strategies and rely on squad commands. The progressive, streamlined command interface allows the player to develop sophisticated team maneuvers, making the player more efficient and increasing the likelihood of successfully completing missions. The player is also able to upgrade and scavenge enemy weapons, and destructible cover adds to the authentic combat experience.
SOCOM 4 takes place in Southeast Asia after a NATO fleet is severely crippled by a terrorist attack and civil war grips the region. Operations Commander Cullen Gray must rely on his multinational force and his expertise in strategic combat to overcome hostile territory and even more hostile rebels. In just six days, OpsCom and his team must capture a radical revolutionary who plans to disrupt the global economy by annihilating a critical waterway. Throughout their journey the team receives assistance from ORACLE, a surviving intelligence analyst stationed aboard an offshore, immobilized NATO carrier.
Each team member brings a unique skill to the battlefield: First Lieutenant Park Yoon-Hee (call-sign "Forty-Five"), a South Korean covert operations specialist; Chief Petty Officer Dion Wells; Heavy Weapons Operator Eric Schweitzer; and Chung Kwan, a South Korean reconnaissance operative. OpsCom must command and optimize each team member's skill to successfully maneuver his team out of enemy territory and complete his objective.
Supporting up to 32 players online, SOCOM 4 brings team-focused competitive modes to the battle ground. In Uplink, each team infiltrates the other's base to obtain valuable data. Last Defense pits teams against each other as they attempt to place recon beacons at key sectors to locate and assault the enemy base. For fans of the series, Suppression returns and challenges teams to neutralize the other and be the last team standing. Bomb Squad makes its debut as the newest addition to the multiplayer arsenal. Escorted by allies, the special bomber units attempt to defuse enemy explosives, while warding off the rival team. Classic SOCOM mode is available for all maps and gametypes and dares players to turn off health regeneration, respawn, the cover system and adds faster movement speeds.
Gamers looking for a different way to wage war will welcome the new cooperative campaign. The five player online co-op campaign ranges over six challenging maps and two game modes. Takedown tasks the squad to locate and neutralize the enemy VIP and Espionage relies on a more covert approach as the team must gain access to the enemy position and gather valuable data. Randomized scenarios, tactical objectives and unpredictable, dynamic AI lie in wait to test a squad's strategy and plan of attack.
Customization adds another layer to both the competitive and cooperative SOCOM multiplayer experience. The multiplayer environment allows for a variety of options for custom matches, including Classic mode, gametype map, player count, timed rounds, weapon class restrictions, teammate revival, damage and friendly fire. Chaining together up to five cooperative missions creates a unique, custom campaign where players also have the option to modify both enemy density and difficulty.
SOCOM 4 supports stereoscopic 3D, providing even greater visual depth and enveloping gamers more deeply into the intense combat. With PlayStation®Move compatibility and full PlayStation®Move Sharp Shooter integration, users can enjoy intuitive and precise controls. The SOCOM 4: Full Deployment Edition (MSRP: $149.99) brings together all the elements needed to lead your team: SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs on Blu-ray disc, PlayStation®Move motion controller, PlayStation®Move navigation controller, PlayStation®Eye camera, and the PlayStation®Move sharp shooter. The combination of stereoscopic 3D and PlayStation Move support in SOCOM 4 delivers an unmatched shooter experience that's only possible on PS3.
The latest entry in the series also introduces SOCOM Pro. Exclusive to purchasers of new copies of SOCOM 4, SOCOM Pro provides free downloadable content via a voucher code. Once players enter their codes, their PlayStation®Network IDs become SOCOM Pro accounts and they will have access to content free of charge. Members will have access to a wealth of SOCOM Pro downloadable content, including custom game queues, weapons packs, and bi-weekly custom co-op challenges. Players purchasing a previously owned SOCOM 4 copy will be available to purchase a Pro membership for $15.
SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs is rated M for Mature by the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org. SOCOM 4 is available exclusively for the PS3 system for $59.99 MSRP.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSP®go and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
"PlayStation", "PSP", "PS one" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (c) 2011 Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
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Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
CONTACT: Jill Webber, +1-650-655-5979, Jill_Webber@playstation.sony.com, or Amelise Javier, +1-650-655-1723, Amelise_Javier@playstation.sony.com, both for Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
SHPS Launches New Website to Promote its Print and Fulfillment Capabilities
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SHPS announced today the launch of a new website promoting the company's print and fulfillment services. One of the largest print-on-demand operations in the Midwest, SHPS produces 50 million letters and 350 million images each year. It has served healthcare firms and Fortune 1000 companies for more than 20 years from its 220,000 square foot facility in Louisville, Kentucky.
The new site, http://www.shpsprintandfulfillment.com, is designed to clearly communicate the primary services offered by SHPS Print & Fulfillment, which include:
Print-on-Demand Services
SHPS print-on-demand is cost effective, creates new customers, and helps build relationships with current customers. SHPS features the Midwest's largest assembly of Xerox DocuTech machinery.
Lettershop Services
SHPS is able to save clients money on mail preparation services through efficiency, innovation, and knowledge of postage regulations. Its advanced production capabilities, including proprietary tracking applications, are housed in a facility located within one to two days shipping to 70 percent of the U.S. population. It assembles up to 100,000 pieces every day.
Fulfillment Services
Experience with more than 600 clients and scalable technology gives SHPS the ability to handle complex projects as well as straightforward jobs, including kit assembly and distribution, inventory warehousing, and document imaging.
Communications Services
SHPS boasts a dedicated team of communication professionals with more than 75 years overall experience in campaign development, design, copywriting, and account management.
The site also offers an overview of the work performed for clients within specific market segments. The site features client testimonials, a prominent request-for-quote form, and various resources including white papers and current postal rates. In addition, users can learn more about SHPS' proprietary Order Management System and its expertise with HP Exstream software.
About SHPS
SHPS HR Solutions simplifies benefits administration in a changing and complex world. We partner with you to navigate the difficult terrain of shifting regulatory compliance. Working as an extension of your HR department, we provide innovative, user-friendly ways to execute your benefits strategy while giving your employees accurate and reliable service. Solutions include benefits eligibility and enrollment, spending accounts, COBRA administration, direct bill services, and print and fulfillment services. Visit http://www.shps.com to learn more.
ACS Internet Services Announces ContractRooster.com
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "Never forget a renewal or expiration date or lose a copy of an important contract again!" says Adrian Smith, Founder of ACS Internet Services, an internet services company located in Fort Worth, TX. With the introduction of its new website, ContractRooster.com, ACS Internet Services offers a complete, one-of-a-kind contract management and critical date reminder service uniquely designed for small to midsize businesses.
ContractRooster.com enables users to upload time-sensitive documents such as cell phone & utility contracts, service agreements, warranties, copier & office leases to a secure, offsite location and to schedule email reminders for their expiration or renewal dates. "ContractRooster.com is far superior to other calendar and reminder applications that I have used before because it allows us to schedule email reminders to be sent to multiple email addresses. These reminders are delivered with attachments containing copies of the related contracts," explains Jon Larson, Alexandria, VA small business owner.
"The idea for ContractRooster.com came from an experience I had with a former employer," states Adrian. "We were planning to change our trash collection vendor but realized that we had not only lost the current vendor's contract but that we had just missed the cancelation period as well. The contract's automatic renewal clause locked us in for another five year period and we had to pay over $6,000 to get out of the contract!"
"Everyone has forgotten due dates, renewal dates or lost important documents like contracts, warranties, and leases", says Adrian. "Because ContractRooster.com notifies multiple people within an organization, the chances of a costly, forgotten renewal or expiration date are virtually eliminated. The greatest advantage to this site is that even if the go to person for a critical date or contract has left the organization, our system not only notifies remaining employees about the impending renewal or expiration date, it delivers a copy of the contract to them as well!"
Unlike many stand-alone contract management software programs, ContractRooster.com is an extremely affordable way for small business owners to keep track of their company's contracts, leases and agreements. "Many of today's off-the-shelf programs require an investment of thousands of dollars," adds Adrian. "With our service, you can create all the reminders you want for less than $20 per year! With the addition of our upcoming, exclusive Federal Payroll Tax reminder feature, I am confident that ContractRooster.com will become an essential part of any organization's Best Practice Program."
About ACS Internet Services
ACS Internet Services is an internet services company located in Fort Worth, TX and was founded in 2010. The Company has developed ContractRooster.com, a contract management and reminder service for small to mid-sized businesses. For additional information contact Adrian Smith at 817-223-4488 or email to Support@ContractRooster.com.
Ricoh Introduces New Aficio SP C431DN-HS Color HotSpot Printer
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the launch of the Aficio SP C431DN-HS Color HotSpot Printer to provide cost efficient, high resolution, full-color 42 page-per-minute laser printing from anywhere. Whether a public or private network, paid service or free amenity, the SP C431DN-HS fits anywhere convenient mobile printing is required.
The SP C431DN-HS Color HotSpot Printer offers a fast and easy means to print emails and email attachments, documents and Web pages using virtually any Internet-enabled device, such as a BlackBerry® smartphone, Apple® iPhone® or iPad®, or DROID. Corporate guests and visitors do not need to access the company's network nor do they need IT support, driver installation, app downloads or connection cables to conveniently print.
"Our customers' workflows are changing as workers become more mobile. The SP C431DN-HS Color HotSpot Printer places the power of driverless mobile printing in the hands of every user," said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "At the same time, Ricoh continues to look for ways we can help our customers improve workflows and productivity as part of an overall document management solution. This product supports that strategy by helping both our customers' staff and visitors conveniently access the right information at the right time in the right form."
The SP C431DN-HS is a secure, embedded solution, providing access to brilliant full-color network printing without giving unmonitored access to a company's network. The Web-based PrinterOn Mobile Printing Service, which comes bundled with the SP C431DN-HS with a one year subscription, operates independently from the company network so that all mobile print jobs are processed outside the company firewall. In addition, files can only be printed after the job owner enters a private release code for each job, helping to mitigate the risk that sensitive documents will be seen in the printer tray by an unauthorized party.
All hardware and software are pre-loaded inside the printer, which means no external appliances, keypads or servers are necessary at the installation site. Ricoh's HotSpot technology is a customizable mobile printing solution completely embedded inside the desktop printer.
For more information about the Ricoh Aficio SP C431DN-HS Color HotSpot Printer and other Ricoh products and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.
About Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion.
Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.
Ricoh Americas Corporation, directly or through its network of authorized dealers, markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.
Comwave Mobile Apps for Smart Phones Makes Mobile Phone Calls Cheaper
TORONTO, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comwave, a veteran home phone and long distance provider, has enhanced its unlimited mobile calling service with free downloadable mobile phone apps. Comwave's mobile apps let smart phone users make free local and North American long distance calls, while keeping their existing mobile service provider and phone number. Providing the user has unlimited incoming calling activated, they just dial their intended number directly from the contact list in their mobile device, Comwave intercepts and connects the call, the user's phone rings and they answer the phone like it's an incoming call. The outgoing call is then charged as a free incoming call by the user's mobile provider.
Comwave's unlimited mobile bundles and plans save mobile users money on their mobile phone bill and enjoy unlimited calling for just $15 per month. Unlimited North American, Canadian and local mobile calling plans are available to reduce or eliminate outgoing call charges and astronomical cellular long distance charges by mobile providers. Users may control settings to activate or de-activate the app for their convenience.
Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Comwave's Unlimited Mobile Service at http://www.comwave.net/residential/unlimited-mobile-phone/ or download Comwave's free mobile application by searching "Comwave" on BlackBerry App World or iTunes. Call 1-866-210-9231 to learn more.
"Many mobile phone providers charge exorbitant rates for mobile outbound and long distance calls," says Abe Benitah, Comwave's Vice President, Marketing. "People can save money by switching to a basic cellular plan with unlimited incoming calls and use Comwave to turn outgoing local and long distance calls into free incoming calls."
About Comwave
For over a decade, Comwave has provided cost-conscious Americans and Canadians with low cost home phone service, unlimited mobile calling and the market's lowest long distance rates guaranteed - whether from a home phone, cell phone or the company's own e-phone. As a Long Distance provider, Comwave provides dramatic savings on each and every call. As a VoIP expert, Comwave offers high quality, reliable Voice over IP phone service for a fraction of the cost of traditional phone service, leveraging a robust coast-to-coast digital network. Comwave is Canada's largest privately-owned telecommunications company, with more than 200,000 customers and the most extensive coverage in Canada. Learn more at http://www.comwave.net.
SOURCE Comwave
Comwave
CONTACT: Patti Jordan, Director Marketing Communications, +1-416-663-9700, Ext. 374, pjordan@comwave.net
Celebrate Mother's Day by Entering Contest for 3D Z-Access(TM) Display Frames
Use Facebook and Twitter to Show Creativity and Win!
CHICAGO, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lewibelle Company, maker of the innovative Z-Access(TM) Display Frames, is celebrating Mother's Day by offering five free display frames for its social media followers. Interested individuals should post on the company's Facebook wall or send out a Tweet featuring their most creative idea for making Mother's Day special. The top five most unique entries will receive one Z-Access Display Frame of their choice.
Get posting! The contest ends April 27th, 2011 at 3:00 pm Eastern, and frames will be shipped to the lucky winners in time for Mother's Day. Facebook and Twitter entrants chosen as winners will be contacted via the applicable social network by a representative of Lewibelle Company or a publicity partner.
Creative individuals can post their best ideas on the Z-Access Display Frame Facebook page located here. Another way to enter is to follow @DisplayIt3d on Twitter, and mention it in a creative Mother's Day Tweet.
Z-Access Display Frames feature a durable stretchable polymer film that blocks dust, fingerprints and moisture from damaging valuable possessions. The frames allow a more interactive display experience compared to glass or acrylic cover frames, as the keepsake can be touched and rotated without the risk of damage. For a more visual demonstration of the frames, see this video.
Z-Access Display Frames are available in three models: a Stand Alone version with a fixed base for $12.99, a Slimline rotating frame-within-a-frame for 360-degree viewing for $16.99 and an Executive rotating frame-within-a-frame for $29.99.
The Lewibelle Company manufacturers and markets the innovative 3D Z-Access Display Frame keepsake products that allow users to enjoy their cherished mementos while protecting them against moisture, dust and fingerprints. The company is a division of ADE, Inc. and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. For more information, visit http://www.Displayit3D.com.
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The Lewibelle Company
CONTACT: Molly Antos of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9327, mantos@sspr.com, for The Lewibelle Company
AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Killington
New Cell Site Activated at Pico Peak as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
KILLINGTON, Vt., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site at Pico Peak that will enhance coverage for area residents and visitors to the mountain. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.
"We want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail or surf the Internet on your device - even from the mountain top. Investing in Vermont's local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager, AT&T in New England. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Vermont. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to 95 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Vermont or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
iPromote Introduces Local Demand Side Platform (DSP), Bringing the Power of Exchange-based Display Advertising to SMBs
The iPromote Local DSP gives small-business advertisers access to premium websites where they can reach their customers locally
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- iPromote today announced the launch of its Local Demand Side Platform (DSP), designed specifically to enable local and small businesses to unlock the power of the exchange-based, display advertising ecosystem.
The iPromote Local DSP levels the playing field, giving small-business owners access to premium websites where they can reach their customers locally.
Real-time, demand-side optimization has revolutionized the way in which advertisers buy online display ads. With real-time bidding, advertisers can finally target an ad for a specific user at a specific price, as opposed to grouping individuals and making an averaged pricing decision across all of them. This ability, combined with the explosion in the availability of high quality targeting data allows advertisers to drastically reduce waste and increase ROI. Until now, these capabilities were only available to the largest agencies and big budget advertisers.
"Real-time bidding has proven to be a powerful tool for extracting value out of the online advertising marketplace," said Warren Kay, CEO, iPromote. "The iPromote Local DSP brings that power to small businesses."
The iPromote Local DSP provides instant access to an impressive 12 billion ad impressions per day without the risks and minimum spend requirements found in traditional media buys. Instead of bulk-buying impressions across broad categories and locations, iPromote uses automated real-time buying (RTB) technology to target individual audience members on a per impression basis. Using RTB to automatically target and purchase inventory across multiple websites allows iPromote to greatly simplify the purchasing process while providing a superior local advertising experience for consumers and publishers alike.
"Real-time bidding fits perfectly into our platform," added Kay. "Our goal has always been to break down the barriers that keep small businesses from leveraging display. The Local DSP capabilities we have rolled out today increase our ability to drive value for our partners and we couldn't be happier with the results we are seeing so far."
The Local DSP is just the latest iPromote offering designed to make display advertising accessible, affordable and effective for local SMBs. iPromote's Webpage-to-Ads(TM) ad creation technology makes getting started in display advertising just one click away for small businesses. Additionally, iPromote powers enterprise partners with a white-labeled, end-to-end, SMB display advertising platform.
"BIA/Kelsey expects the geotargeted display ad market to grow at a compound annual rate of more than 10 percent from 2010 through 2015," said Matt Booth, senior vice president and program director, BIA/Kelsey. "iPromote is well positioned to take advantage of this market opportunity."
About iPromote
iPromote, a division of 2KDirect, operates offices in San Luis Obispo, California, and New York, New York. iPromote simplifies display advertising, providing user-friendly solutions eliminating the barriers that small businesses face when advertising online. Their patent pending WebpageToAds(TM) technology automatically creates professional-looking rich media display ads from existing webpage content, saving advertisers time and money. The iPromote ad network leverages real-time bidding ad exchanges through its AdXpert(TM) local ad serving and optimization technology. For additional information, visit http://www.ipromote.com.
New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
CABOT, Vt., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site in Cabot that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.
"We want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail or surf the Internet on your device," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager, AT&T in New England. "Investing in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this. In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Vermont. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to 95 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 125,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Vermont or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
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