News
April 13, 2011
MCNC Selects Contractors for Round 2 of Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 8:21:01 AM
MCNC Selects Contractors for Round 2 of Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative
Three firms share millions to install high-speed fiber optics for broadband expansion of NCREN
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MCNC and its northwestern North Carolina project sub-recipient ERC Broadband (ERC), announced today that three companies have been selected to construct 1,200 miles of new fiber optics as part of the second phase expansion of the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN). The construction award shared by these vendors is estimated at $40 million. The entire expansion of NCREN, called the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative (GLRBI), has an estimated project cost of approximately $146 million.
Three experienced fiber optic construction firms (Globe Communications, Fiber Technologies, and Edwards Telecommunications) were selected for this second phase of the project. Three vendors are required for this phase of the project because of the size and scope - nearly four-times larger than Round 1. Each vendor demonstrated during the competitive bid process the necessary experience and qualifications to help complete the overall project by July 2013.
Edwards Telecommunications is a full-service telecommunications contractor based in Columbia, S.C. Fiber Technologies, a Quanta Services Company, is based in Loganville, Ga., with more than 35 years of telecommunications construction experience. Fiber Tech also was selected by MCNC for Round 1 construction and currently is working on about 200 miles of fiber installation in western North Carolina. Globe Communications in Durham also was chosen for work in Round 1 and is currently building segments totaling about 220 miles in southeastern North Carolina.
MCNC began seeking proposals from qualified construction and splicing contractors for Round 2 in January 2011. The total second phase project cost of $106 million was funded by two sources. A federal grant of $75.75 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program (BTOP) awarded to MCNC in August 2010. This federal investment was matched by $31.25 million in privately-raised funds including $24 million from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The majority of the project funds will be spent with private-sector engineering, construction, materials, and technology companies who will assist with the build.
Overall, the GLRBI includes more than 2,000 miles of new and/or acquired fiber to be outfitted through 69 counties in North Carolina. Currently, more than 140 miles of conduit for Round 1 has been installed in southeastern and western North Carolina. The Round 1 build encompasses construction of 407 miles of high-speed "middle-mile" broadband infrastructure in 37 counties. This second phase includes approximately 1,200 miles of new fiber to be installed.
The GLRBI requires vendors to construct a new fiber cable network that connects universities, community colleges, schools, health and safety facilities, libraries, county offices, and other community anchor institutions to a statewide fiber optic network. The construction encompasses seven routes in North Carolina. Each vendor will be assigned a specific segment to start. The overall amount of work eventually assigned to each vendor will be based on performance.
The following segments have been identified in North Carolina for Round 2 construction and include these approximate route miles: North Central (203.9 miles); Outer Banks (243.3 miles); Northeast (282.8 miles); South Central (238.7 miles); Central (113.5 miles); Northwest (50 miles); and Graham (18 miles). The Graham portion will be awarded at a later date. All construction must be completed in accordance to federal guidelines and finished by Jan. 31, 2013 to allow MCNC time to equip and place the fiber optic into service on or before July 31, 2013. This new network has the potential to serve more than 1,500 anchor institutions, 180,000 businesses, and more than 300,000 underserved families statewide.
In early March, MCNC announced that CommScope, Inc. of Hickory, N.C. was selected to provide all the necessary materials for the second phase of the project. They also were chosen for Round 1. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Raleigh, N.C. was selected in October 2010 as the lead engineering firm for the Round 2 project.
In evaluating the Round 2 construction bid responses and for all other requests for proposals, MCNC has worked with the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development (NCIMED) in Durham to identify companies who qualify as small, disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses. NCIMED has been advising MCNC on BTOP-related opportunities for several months and will continue to work with MCNC to make businesses throughout the state aware of BTOP-related opportunities.
The GLRBI's Environmental Assessment currently is under review with construction expected to start in June.
About MCNC
MCNC is an independent, non-profit organization that employs advanced Internet networking technologies and systems to continuously improve learning and collaboration throughout North Carolina's K-20 education community. MCNC provides advanced communications technologies and support services that enable access to 21st century learning applications and offers the opportunity to improve teaching, learning, research and collaboration among North Carolina's education community. For a more than a quarter century MCNC has operated a robust, secure, exclusive communications network that has connected the institutions of the University of North Carolina System, Duke University and Wake Forest University to each other and through advanced research networks such as Internet2 and National Lambda Rail, to the world. Visit http://www.mcnc.org.
About NCREN Community
NCREN, operated by the non-profit organization MCNC, is one of the nation's first statewide education and research networks. It provides broadband communications technology services and support to K-12 school districts, higher education campuses and academic research institutions across North Carolina. MCNC offers the NCREN network, technology tools and services to guarantee equal access to 21st century learning by providing a future-proof technology network that is the foundation for change and innovation in our educational systems. In addition to all public school districts in North Carolina, the NCREN user-community now includes: 17 institutions of the UNC System and General Administration; 24 of the 36 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities; 58 North Carolina Community Colleges; research institutions and foundations; and, along with the N.C. Office of Information Technology Services and other partners, MCNC will provide broadband services for the Public Health and Non-Profit Hospitals Phases of the N.C. Telehealth Network in 2011 and beyond.
About Golden LEAF Foundation
The Golden LEAF Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to help transform North Carolina's economy. The foundation receives one-half of North Carolina's funds from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers and places special emphasis on assisting tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and/or rural communities across the state. The Golden LEAF Foundation works in partnership with governmental entities, educational institutions, economic development organizations and nonprofits to achieve its mission. The foundation has awarded 1,072 grants worth over $497 million since its inception. To learn more about applying for a grant, visit http://www.goldenleaf.org or call (888) 684.8404.
About ERC Broadband
ERC Broadband is a regional, community-focused broadband network based in Asheville, N.C. that serves to expand technology in western North Carolina. ERC Broadband's regional network connects groups including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center, regional colleges and universities, local and regional government, and regional healthcare facilities. In addition to local and wide-area networking, ERC Broadband provides data center services and community consulting to implement networks and grow infrastructure, and to increase technological awareness. Visit http://www.ercbroadband.org.
About MCNC's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Awards
MCNC currently is working on a $146 million expansion of the North Carolina Research and Education Network expected to be complete by 2013. This initiative has been labeled the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative.
To fund this expansion, MCNC applied for and received two U.S. Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) awards totaling $104 million. In addition, MCNC raised $42 million in private matching funds as required by the BTOP program. MCNC's sources of matching funds included $24 million from the Golden LEAF Foundation, $8 million from the MCNC Endowment, $4 million from private-sector wholesale telecommunications company FRC, and an estimated $6.55 million through donations of land and existing conduit from individual community colleges, universities, and others including the Albemarle Pamlico Economic Development Corporation. No direct funding from the State of North Carolina was required. MCNC estimates the expansion of NCREN will create or save 2,500 engineering, construction, and manufacturing jobs in the state.
Both MCNC awards are a part of a coordinated strategy developed by the Office of the Governor, the N.C. Office of Economic Recovery & Investment, and e-NC Authority to improve broadband access for businesses and residents in underserved areas. Once all work is complete, the two rounds of BTOP infrastructure have the potential to serve directly, or through MCNC and ERC partnerships with private-sector service providers, more than 1,500 community anchor institutions, 180,000 businesses, and reach more than 300,000 underserved families.
MCNC-BTOP Webspace & Social Networks
-- For more information regarding all of MCNC's BTOP activities, visit
MCNC's BTOP Webspace online.
-- You also can follow the progress of the GLRBI at http://www.twitter.com/GLRBI
or http://www.facebook.com/GLRBI.
-- Questions? Please see our FAQ section regarding Round 2 construction
questions, or contact us for more details.
Acceptable Use Policy and Forward-Looking Statements
MCNC, NCREN and the North Carolina STEM Community Collaborative (NC STEM), respect the Intellectual Property rights of others. MCNC, NCREN, NC STEM and all other product or service names are registered trademarks in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Whenever your document or writing uses materials or information that is copyrighted by either MCNC, NCREN or NC STEM, you must obtain permission. All requests for permission to use copyrighted materials, along with a copy of the materials you wish to use and a description of the document you are writing and how it will be published and/or distributed, should be sent to MCNC, NCREN and/or NC STEM communications representatives for prior approval. In addition, certain statements made are considered forward looking, reflecting each organization's current intent, belief or expectations. MCNC, NCREN or NC STEM undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements herein whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For any additional questions or for clarity regarding acceptable use, contact the individual organization's communications office.
Editorial ContactsMCNC Communications Hotline: (919) 248.4105Noah Garrett, NGC Communications, on behalf of MCNC: (252) 423.1277 or press@mcnc.org
SOURCE MCNC
MCNC
Web Site: http://www.goldenleaf.org
Three firms share millions to install high-speed fiber optics for broadband expansion of NCREN
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MCNC and its northwestern North Carolina project sub-recipient ERC Broadband (ERC), announced today that three companies have been selected to construct 1,200 miles of new fiber optics as part of the second phase expansion of the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN). The construction award shared by these vendors is estimated at $40 million. The entire expansion of NCREN, called the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative (GLRBI), has an estimated project cost of approximately $146 million.
Three experienced fiber optic construction firms (Globe Communications, Fiber Technologies, and Edwards Telecommunications) were selected for this second phase of the project. Three vendors are required for this phase of the project because of the size and scope - nearly four-times larger than Round 1. Each vendor demonstrated during the competitive bid process the necessary experience and qualifications to help complete the overall project by July 2013.
Edwards Telecommunications is a full-service telecommunications contractor based in Columbia, S.C. Fiber Technologies, a Quanta Services Company, is based in Loganville, Ga., with more than 35 years of telecommunications construction experience. Fiber Tech also was selected by MCNC for Round 1 construction and currently is working on about 200 miles of fiber installation in western North Carolina. Globe Communications in Durham also was chosen for work in Round 1 and is currently building segments totaling about 220 miles in southeastern North Carolina.
MCNC began seeking proposals from qualified construction and splicing contractors for Round 2 in January 2011. The total second phase project cost of $106 million was funded by two sources. A federal grant of $75.75 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program (BTOP) awarded to MCNC in August 2010. This federal investment was matched by $31.25 million in privately-raised funds including $24 million from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The majority of the project funds will be spent with private-sector engineering, construction, materials, and technology companies who will assist with the build.
Overall, the GLRBI includes more than 2,000 miles of new and/or acquired fiber to be outfitted through 69 counties in North Carolina. Currently, more than 140 miles of conduit for Round 1 has been installed in southeastern and western North Carolina. The Round 1 build encompasses construction of 407 miles of high-speed "middle-mile" broadband infrastructure in 37 counties. This second phase includes approximately 1,200 miles of new fiber to be installed.
The GLRBI requires vendors to construct a new fiber cable network that connects universities, community colleges, schools, health and safety facilities, libraries, county offices, and other community anchor institutions to a statewide fiber optic network. The construction encompasses seven routes in North Carolina. Each vendor will be assigned a specific segment to start. The overall amount of work eventually assigned to each vendor will be based on performance.
The following segments have been identified in North Carolina for Round 2 construction and include these approximate route miles: North Central (203.9 miles); Outer Banks (243.3 miles); Northeast (282.8 miles); South Central (238.7 miles); Central (113.5 miles); Northwest (50 miles); and Graham (18 miles). The Graham portion will be awarded at a later date. All construction must be completed in accordance to federal guidelines and finished by Jan. 31, 2013 to allow MCNC time to equip and place the fiber optic into service on or before July 31, 2013. This new network has the potential to serve more than 1,500 anchor institutions, 180,000 businesses, and more than 300,000 underserved families statewide.
In early March, MCNC announced that CommScope, Inc. of Hickory, N.C. was selected to provide all the necessary materials for the second phase of the project. They also were chosen for Round 1. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Raleigh, N.C. was selected in October 2010 as the lead engineering firm for the Round 2 project.
In evaluating the Round 2 construction bid responses and for all other requests for proposals, MCNC has worked with the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development (NCIMED) in Durham to identify companies who qualify as small, disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses. NCIMED has been advising MCNC on BTOP-related opportunities for several months and will continue to work with MCNC to make businesses throughout the state aware of BTOP-related opportunities.
The GLRBI's Environmental Assessment currently is under review with construction expected to start in June.
About MCNC
MCNC is an independent, non-profit organization that employs advanced Internet networking technologies and systems to continuously improve learning and collaboration throughout North Carolina's K-20 education community. MCNC provides advanced communications technologies and support services that enable access to 21st century learning applications and offers the opportunity to improve teaching, learning, research and collaboration among North Carolina's education community. For a more than a quarter century MCNC has operated a robust, secure, exclusive communications network that has connected the institutions of the University of North Carolina System, Duke University and Wake Forest University to each other and through advanced research networks such as Internet2 and National Lambda Rail, to the world. Visit http://www.mcnc.org.
About NCREN Community
NCREN, operated by the non-profit organization MCNC, is one of the nation's first statewide education and research networks. It provides broadband communications technology services and support to K-12 school districts, higher education campuses and academic research institutions across North Carolina. MCNC offers the NCREN network, technology tools and services to guarantee equal access to 21st century learning by providing a future-proof technology network that is the foundation for change and innovation in our educational systems. In addition to all public school districts in North Carolina, the NCREN user-community now includes: 17 institutions of the UNC System and General Administration; 24 of the 36 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities; 58 North Carolina Community Colleges; research institutions and foundations; and, along with the N.C. Office of Information Technology Services and other partners, MCNC will provide broadband services for the Public Health and Non-Profit Hospitals Phases of the N.C. Telehealth Network in 2011 and beyond.
About Golden LEAF Foundation
The Golden LEAF Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to help transform North Carolina's economy. The foundation receives one-half of North Carolina's funds from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers and places special emphasis on assisting tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and/or rural communities across the state. The Golden LEAF Foundation works in partnership with governmental entities, educational institutions, economic development organizations and nonprofits to achieve its mission. The foundation has awarded 1,072 grants worth over $497 million since its inception. To learn more about applying for a grant, visit http://www.goldenleaf.org or call (888) 684.8404.
About ERC Broadband
ERC Broadband is a regional, community-focused broadband network based in Asheville, N.C. that serves to expand technology in western North Carolina. ERC Broadband's regional network connects groups including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center, regional colleges and universities, local and regional government, and regional healthcare facilities. In addition to local and wide-area networking, ERC Broadband provides data center services and community consulting to implement networks and grow infrastructure, and to increase technological awareness. Visit http://www.ercbroadband.org.
About MCNC's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Awards
MCNC currently is working on a $146 million expansion of the North Carolina Research and Education Network expected to be complete by 2013. This initiative has been labeled the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative.
To fund this expansion, MCNC applied for and received two U.S. Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) awards totaling $104 million. In addition, MCNC raised $42 million in private matching funds as required by the BTOP program. MCNC's sources of matching funds included $24 million from the Golden LEAF Foundation, $8 million from the MCNC Endowment, $4 million from private-sector wholesale telecommunications company FRC, and an estimated $6.55 million through donations of land and existing conduit from individual community colleges, universities, and others including the Albemarle Pamlico Economic Development Corporation. No direct funding from the State of North Carolina was required. MCNC estimates the expansion of NCREN will create or save 2,500 engineering, construction, and manufacturing jobs in the state.
Both MCNC awards are a part of a coordinated strategy developed by the Office of the Governor, the N.C. Office of Economic Recovery & Investment, and e-NC Authority to improve broadband access for businesses and residents in underserved areas. Once all work is complete, the two rounds of BTOP infrastructure have the potential to serve directly, or through MCNC and ERC partnerships with private-sector service providers, more than 1,500 community anchor institutions, 180,000 businesses, and reach more than 300,000 underserved families.
MCNC-BTOP Webspace & Social Networks
-- For more information regarding all of MCNC's BTOP activities, visit
MCNC's BTOP Webspace online.
-- You also can follow the progress of the GLRBI at http://www.twitter.com/GLRBI
or http://www.facebook.com/GLRBI.
-- Questions? Please see our FAQ section regarding Round 2 construction
questions, or contact us for more details.
Acceptable Use Policy and Forward-Looking Statements
MCNC, NCREN and the North Carolina STEM Community Collaborative (NC STEM), respect the Intellectual Property rights of others. MCNC, NCREN, NC STEM and all other product or service names are registered trademarks in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Whenever your document or writing uses materials or information that is copyrighted by either MCNC, NCREN or NC STEM, you must obtain permission. All requests for permission to use copyrighted materials, along with a copy of the materials you wish to use and a description of the document you are writing and how it will be published and/or distributed, should be sent to MCNC, NCREN and/or NC STEM communications representatives for prior approval. In addition, certain statements made are considered forward looking, reflecting each organization's current intent, belief or expectations. MCNC, NCREN or NC STEM undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements herein whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For any additional questions or for clarity regarding acceptable use, contact the individual organization's communications office.
Editorial ContactsMCNC Communications Hotline: (919) 248.4105Noah Garrett, NGC Communications, on behalf of MCNC: (252) 423.1277 or press@mcnc.org
SOURCE MCNC
MCNC
Web Site: http://www.goldenleaf.org
ePharmaSolutions Launches Major Release of Its Global Safety Letter Distribution and Tracking Application in More Than 90 Countries
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
ePharmaSolutions Launches Major Release of Its Global Safety Letter Distribution and Tracking Application in More Than 90 Countries
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At the World Drug Safety Congress in Boston, MA, ePharmaSolutions announced a major release of its global safety letter distribution system to support the most recent national and local regulations while offering sponsors a more simplified workflow with advanced distribution and tracking capabilities.
The distribution and tracking of safety letters has been an expensive and time consuming process for global biopharmaceutical companies who are required to remain in strict compliance with national and local regulations while reducing overall trial cost. As regulatory bodies increase their requirements for timely distribution of safety information during and after clinical trials are conducted, pharmaceutical companies are pressured to comply and need cost effective solutions to support the global enterprise.
"Tracking the distribution of safety letters has typically been a manual process that is delivered by overnight courier, fax or email and requires significant logistical preparation to ensure the right sites receive the right safety letters at the right time," stated Dave Espenshade, ePharmaSolutions' Senior Vice President of Sales. "However most of these methods cannot ensure the right users actually received and read the notification, and none of them support all of the current regulations at the national and local level," added Espenshade.
ePharmaSolutions' latest release includes a full integration with the leading CTMS vendors in real time, automatically generating distribution lists using sophisticated algorithms that operate at region, country, compound, study, site and EC/IRB levels, and eliminating any room for error. In addition, the system integrates with leading drug safety systems and distributes notifications via email, fax or courier providing a central repository for reporting - regardless of the distribution method. The Safety Letter Distribution system supports all types of safety letters including blinded, unblinded and open label distributions, IBs, Addendums and Core Data Sheets, 7 and 15 day SUSARs, ASRs, SSRs, and DSURs.
"This release provides our clients with the most comprehensive and compliant solution currently available and can be rapidly deployed at the enterprise or project/compound level using our fully validated cloud based model," added Lance Converse, ePharmaSolutions Founder and CEO.
Philip Ditoro, Esq. of ePharmaSolutions will be presenting a demonstration of the Safety Letter Distribution and Tracking system along with lessons learned Q&A regarding global deployment of this enterprise solution at the World Drug Safety Congress in Boston, MA on April 13th, 2011.
About ePharmaSolutions
ePharmaSolutions is a leading provider of technology-based clinical services that helps improve the way sites are selected, trained, activated and managed to exceed enrollment goals. ePharmaSolutions won the 2009 Bio-IT World Award for best clinical trial technology and has activated and trained more than 220,000 clinical researchers in 107 countries for the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world. ePharmaSolutions is headquartered in Philadelphia with offices in London. For more information visit http://www.epharmasolutions.com or call Lance Converse at 610-832-9915. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
SOURCE ePharmaSolutions
ePharmaSolutions
Web Site: http://www.epharmasolutions.com
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At the World Drug Safety Congress in Boston, MA, ePharmaSolutions announced a major release of its global safety letter distribution system to support the most recent national and local regulations while offering sponsors a more simplified workflow with advanced distribution and tracking capabilities.
The distribution and tracking of safety letters has been an expensive and time consuming process for global biopharmaceutical companies who are required to remain in strict compliance with national and local regulations while reducing overall trial cost. As regulatory bodies increase their requirements for timely distribution of safety information during and after clinical trials are conducted, pharmaceutical companies are pressured to comply and need cost effective solutions to support the global enterprise.
"Tracking the distribution of safety letters has typically been a manual process that is delivered by overnight courier, fax or email and requires significant logistical preparation to ensure the right sites receive the right safety letters at the right time," stated Dave Espenshade, ePharmaSolutions' Senior Vice President of Sales. "However most of these methods cannot ensure the right users actually received and read the notification, and none of them support all of the current regulations at the national and local level," added Espenshade.
ePharmaSolutions' latest release includes a full integration with the leading CTMS vendors in real time, automatically generating distribution lists using sophisticated algorithms that operate at region, country, compound, study, site and EC/IRB levels, and eliminating any room for error. In addition, the system integrates with leading drug safety systems and distributes notifications via email, fax or courier providing a central repository for reporting - regardless of the distribution method. The Safety Letter Distribution system supports all types of safety letters including blinded, unblinded and open label distributions, IBs, Addendums and Core Data Sheets, 7 and 15 day SUSARs, ASRs, SSRs, and DSURs.
"This release provides our clients with the most comprehensive and compliant solution currently available and can be rapidly deployed at the enterprise or project/compound level using our fully validated cloud based model," added Lance Converse, ePharmaSolutions Founder and CEO.
Philip Ditoro, Esq. of ePharmaSolutions will be presenting a demonstration of the Safety Letter Distribution and Tracking system along with lessons learned Q&A regarding global deployment of this enterprise solution at the World Drug Safety Congress in Boston, MA on April 13th, 2011.
About ePharmaSolutions
ePharmaSolutions is a leading provider of technology-based clinical services that helps improve the way sites are selected, trained, activated and managed to exceed enrollment goals. ePharmaSolutions won the 2009 Bio-IT World Award for best clinical trial technology and has activated and trained more than 220,000 clinical researchers in 107 countries for the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world. ePharmaSolutions is headquartered in Philadelphia with offices in London. For more information visit http://www.epharmasolutions.com or call Lance Converse at 610-832-9915. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
SOURCE ePharmaSolutions
ePharmaSolutions
Web Site: http://www.epharmasolutions.com
Sony Ericsson Brings the MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset with FM Radio Available to AT&T Customers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Sony Ericsson Brings the MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset with FM Radio Available to AT&T Customers
ATLANTA, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Ericsson provides a twist to on-the-go audio this spring with the MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset that combines FM radio and premier sound quality. The new headset will be available at AT&T on April 17, 2011 for $59.99.
The MW600 offers a hands-free experience that is optimal for anyone who wants to stay connected to music and calls on the go - whether that's at the gym, during a commute or relaxing at a local coffee shop. The new headset features a crystal clear OLED display that displays the incoming phone number, FM radio with RDS and easy access controls. You can also wirelessly connect to two devices at the same time or use a different headset.
"At Sony Ericsson, we focus on delivering the best entertainment experience with all of our devices and products," said Peter Farmer, Head of Marketing for North America, Sony Ericsson. "The MW600 makes using your mobile device easier anywhere, anytime."
About Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson celebrates its 10th year as a joint venture between Sony Corporation and Ericsson in October, 2011. Over the years the company has brought together the best communication technologies with superior entertainment user experiences to create its Xperia(TM) line of the 'most entertaining smartphones' in the mobile handset industry. With its global corporate functions in London, Sony Ericsson has sales and marketing operations in all major regions of the world, as well as manufacturing in China, and product development sites in China, Japan, Sweden and Silicon Valley, California. For more information, please visit: http://www.sonyericsson.com/press.
SOURCE Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson
CONTACT: Lauren Haralson, Burson-Marsteller for Sony Ericsson, +1-212-614-4192, Lauren.Haralson@bm.com
Web Site: http://www.sonyericsson.com/press
ATLANTA, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Ericsson provides a twist to on-the-go audio this spring with the MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset that combines FM radio and premier sound quality. The new headset will be available at AT&T on April 17, 2011 for $59.99.
The MW600 offers a hands-free experience that is optimal for anyone who wants to stay connected to music and calls on the go - whether that's at the gym, during a commute or relaxing at a local coffee shop. The new headset features a crystal clear OLED display that displays the incoming phone number, FM radio with RDS and easy access controls. You can also wirelessly connect to two devices at the same time or use a different headset.
"At Sony Ericsson, we focus on delivering the best entertainment experience with all of our devices and products," said Peter Farmer, Head of Marketing for North America, Sony Ericsson. "The MW600 makes using your mobile device easier anywhere, anytime."
About Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson celebrates its 10th year as a joint venture between Sony Corporation and Ericsson in October, 2011. Over the years the company has brought together the best communication technologies with superior entertainment user experiences to create its Xperia(TM) line of the 'most entertaining smartphones' in the mobile handset industry. With its global corporate functions in London, Sony Ericsson has sales and marketing operations in all major regions of the world, as well as manufacturing in China, and product development sites in China, Japan, Sweden and Silicon Valley, California. For more information, please visit: http://www.sonyericsson.com/press.
SOURCE Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson
CONTACT: Lauren Haralson, Burson-Marsteller for Sony Ericsson, +1-212-614-4192, Lauren.Haralson@bm.com
Web Site: http://www.sonyericsson.com/press
Telcordia Offers Integrators Cloud-Based Next Gen OSS
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 8:07:02 AM
Telcordia Offers Integrators Cloud-Based Next Gen OSS
"Pay-as-you-grow" environments for demonstration, training and testing offer global access, lower costs and shorter sales cycles
PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Telcordia, a global leader in the development of IP, wireline, and mobile telecommunications software and services, announced today the availability of the Telcordia eLab, a new service that provides integrator partners with cloud-based access to the company's Next Generation OSS portfolio, to support demonstrations, user and developer training and even integration testing.
The Telcordia eLab uses a first-of-its-kind, pay-as-you-go model that avoids the upfront CAPEX and OPEX costs commonly associated with getting teams of developers or end-users up to speed with sophisticated new systems. By removing the expense items of separate hardware, support and installation, the Telcordia eLab enables greater flexibility and scalability in deploying resources, and ultimately improves competitiveness in developing OSS business for its integrator partners. The eLab also allows the rapid creation of "proofs of concept" to demonstrate new solution ideas, technical capabilities or integrations.
"Telcordia is focused on enabling scale and efficiency. The new eLab gives systems integrators a faster, more scalable and lower-cost way to address market demand for Next Gen OSS, wherever they are in the world," said David Weatherup, Head of Education Services at Telcordia.
The Telcordia eLab also offers a way to increase the efficiency of training, offering on-site performance with cloud-based flexibility - and lower costs. "The financial investment and commitment of time to travel for training can be considerable, even when it is essential, so the temptation can be to bypass something that is critical to realizing the business potential of new systems," said Weatherup. "The eLab gives partners and customers an agile, virtual, fully-managed training environment without the overhead of travel and setup."
The Telcordia eLab offers access to the following Next Gen OSS products: Telcordia® Granite Inventory, including Granite Assign & Design and Granite Discovery & Reconciliation; Telcordia® Network Engineer, Telcordia® Service Director, Telcordia® Activator, and Telcordia® Dynamic Service Catalog, with planned availability for all of the company's Next Gen B/OSS products and solutions by mid 2011.
About Telcordia
Telcordia, a global leader in the development of mobile, broadband and enterprise communications software and services, enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs), enterprises, suppliers and governments to successfully deploy innovative and advanced services that help our clients realize operational efficiencies, drive revenue, and maintain a competitive edge. As the industry's go-to expert for solving the most complex communications challenges, Telcordia is known for getting it right the first time and for having the depth of expertise to fully understand our customers' situation, respond appropriately, and deliver as promised. Telcordia has globally trusted expertise in software and services to meet the needs of customers and partners, including, consulting, next generation OSS, network and application interconnection, service delivery and charging solutions, industry research and new technology development. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (http://www.telcordia.com).
Subscribe to Telcordia RSS press release feed at: http://feeds.telcordia.com/TelcordiaPressReleases
Visit Telcordia:
-- http://www.telcordia.com
-- http://www.facebook.com/telcordia
-- http://www.telecomtv.com/telcordia
-- http://www.youtube.com/telcordiatv
-- http://www.twitter.com/telcordia
SOURCE Telcordia
Telcordia
CONTACT: Krista Wald, Telcordia Technologies, Inc., +1-732-699-5050, kwald@telcordia.com; or Daniel Rhodes or Kyle Loomis, GRC for Telcordia, +1-949-608-0276, telcordia@globalresultspr.com
Web Site: http://www.telcordia.com
"Pay-as-you-grow" environments for demonstration, training and testing offer global access, lower costs and shorter sales cycles
PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Telcordia, a global leader in the development of IP, wireline, and mobile telecommunications software and services, announced today the availability of the Telcordia eLab, a new service that provides integrator partners with cloud-based access to the company's Next Generation OSS portfolio, to support demonstrations, user and developer training and even integration testing.
The Telcordia eLab uses a first-of-its-kind, pay-as-you-go model that avoids the upfront CAPEX and OPEX costs commonly associated with getting teams of developers or end-users up to speed with sophisticated new systems. By removing the expense items of separate hardware, support and installation, the Telcordia eLab enables greater flexibility and scalability in deploying resources, and ultimately improves competitiveness in developing OSS business for its integrator partners. The eLab also allows the rapid creation of "proofs of concept" to demonstrate new solution ideas, technical capabilities or integrations.
"Telcordia is focused on enabling scale and efficiency. The new eLab gives systems integrators a faster, more scalable and lower-cost way to address market demand for Next Gen OSS, wherever they are in the world," said David Weatherup, Head of Education Services at Telcordia.
The Telcordia eLab also offers a way to increase the efficiency of training, offering on-site performance with cloud-based flexibility - and lower costs. "The financial investment and commitment of time to travel for training can be considerable, even when it is essential, so the temptation can be to bypass something that is critical to realizing the business potential of new systems," said Weatherup. "The eLab gives partners and customers an agile, virtual, fully-managed training environment without the overhead of travel and setup."
The Telcordia eLab offers access to the following Next Gen OSS products: Telcordia® Granite Inventory, including Granite Assign & Design and Granite Discovery & Reconciliation; Telcordia® Network Engineer, Telcordia® Service Director, Telcordia® Activator, and Telcordia® Dynamic Service Catalog, with planned availability for all of the company's Next Gen B/OSS products and solutions by mid 2011.
About Telcordia
Telcordia, a global leader in the development of mobile, broadband and enterprise communications software and services, enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs), enterprises, suppliers and governments to successfully deploy innovative and advanced services that help our clients realize operational efficiencies, drive revenue, and maintain a competitive edge. As the industry's go-to expert for solving the most complex communications challenges, Telcordia is known for getting it right the first time and for having the depth of expertise to fully understand our customers' situation, respond appropriately, and deliver as promised. Telcordia has globally trusted expertise in software and services to meet the needs of customers and partners, including, consulting, next generation OSS, network and application interconnection, service delivery and charging solutions, industry research and new technology development. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (http://www.telcordia.com).
Subscribe to Telcordia RSS press release feed at: http://feeds.telcordia.com/TelcordiaPressReleases
Visit Telcordia:
-- http://www.telcordia.com
-- http://www.facebook.com/telcordia
-- http://www.telecomtv.com/telcordia
-- http://www.youtube.com/telcordiatv
-- http://www.twitter.com/telcordia
SOURCE Telcordia
Telcordia
CONTACT: Krista Wald, Telcordia Technologies, Inc., +1-732-699-5050, kwald@telcordia.com; or Daniel Rhodes or Kyle Loomis, GRC for Telcordia, +1-949-608-0276, telcordia@globalresultspr.com
Web Site: http://www.telcordia.com
Zaner-Bloser Offers New Apps For Handwriting, Including Spanish Language Versions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 8:07:02 AM
Zaner-Bloser Offers New Apps For Handwriting, Including Spanish Language Versions
iPhone®, iPad® Apps Available on iTunes® for Parents and Teachers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zaner-Bloser's three newest Handwriting Apps for iPhone® and iPad®, including apps for Cursive writing and for both Print and Cursive writing in Spanish, are available now at the iTunes® store, rounding out the company's introductory series of apps for handwriting.
The inexpensive apps help parents and teachers to support young children as they learn to print and write in cursive. Zaner-Bloser, the nation's leader in research-based handwriting instruction for more than 120 years, developed the apps.
Recommended for ages 4 and older, the three new apps follow the release of the Print or Manuscript app, which has been listed in What's Hot in the iTunes Store.
"The Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Apps use video animations to show the correct formations of all letters and numbers with a built-in reward that celebrates young writers' successes and motivates them to improve," said Zaner-Bloser President Bob Page. "The ability to write legibly and easily is important for academic success, particularly on high-stakes tests and college entrance exams."
The young students can choose to use shaded letters and numbers for tracing or blank guidelines for practice. A "hint" button provides instructional support. The reward feature allows students to help the character Zaney get to school by writing the handwriting strokes in correct sequence.
"Zaner-Bloser is continuing its commitment to using 21st century technology to support handwriting instruction that helps all children learn proper handwriting techniques," Page added.
About Zaner-Bloser
Zaner-Bloser, a division of Highlights for Children with more than 120 years of experience in education, is one of the premier publishers of research-based reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting programs. The Zaner-Bloser mission is to create dynamic, appealing and effective educational programs and services. Zaner-Bloser focuses on distinctive programs that inspire all students to become engaged, literate participants in the global society.
SOURCE Zaner-Bloser
Zaner-Bloser
CONTACT: Brad Onken, +1-614-487-2867, or Karen Twinem, +1-614-224-8114
iPhone®, iPad® Apps Available on iTunes® for Parents and Teachers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zaner-Bloser's three newest Handwriting Apps for iPhone® and iPad®, including apps for Cursive writing and for both Print and Cursive writing in Spanish, are available now at the iTunes® store, rounding out the company's introductory series of apps for handwriting.
The inexpensive apps help parents and teachers to support young children as they learn to print and write in cursive. Zaner-Bloser, the nation's leader in research-based handwriting instruction for more than 120 years, developed the apps.
Recommended for ages 4 and older, the three new apps follow the release of the Print or Manuscript app, which has been listed in What's Hot in the iTunes Store.
"The Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Apps use video animations to show the correct formations of all letters and numbers with a built-in reward that celebrates young writers' successes and motivates them to improve," said Zaner-Bloser President Bob Page. "The ability to write legibly and easily is important for academic success, particularly on high-stakes tests and college entrance exams."
The young students can choose to use shaded letters and numbers for tracing or blank guidelines for practice. A "hint" button provides instructional support. The reward feature allows students to help the character Zaney get to school by writing the handwriting strokes in correct sequence.
"Zaner-Bloser is continuing its commitment to using 21st century technology to support handwriting instruction that helps all children learn proper handwriting techniques," Page added.
About Zaner-Bloser
Zaner-Bloser, a division of Highlights for Children with more than 120 years of experience in education, is one of the premier publishers of research-based reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting programs. The Zaner-Bloser mission is to create dynamic, appealing and effective educational programs and services. Zaner-Bloser focuses on distinctive programs that inspire all students to become engaged, literate participants in the global society.
SOURCE Zaner-Bloser
Zaner-Bloser
CONTACT: Brad Onken, +1-614-487-2867, or Karen Twinem, +1-614-224-8114
Record Jackpot Win on Playtech's Italian Bingo Network
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 8:00:01 AM
Record Jackpot Win on Playtech's Italian Bingo Network
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Playtech (AIM:PTEC), the leading provider of software to the online,
mobile and land-based gaming sector, announces a record win on its Italian
bingo network.
The lucky player was playing in SNAI's Cassiopea bingo room when they
landed the Corona jackpot of EUR121,196. By winning 'bingo' before the 40th
ball, the player secured the largest online bingo win ever in Italy.
Playtech's Italian bingo networks are home to the region's leading
operators, including SNAI, Eurobet, SISAL and Codere. Launched in 2010, the
two networks each offer consolidated liquidity and promotional tools,
allowing operators to offer higher prizes and appeal to wider audiences.
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for
the remote and land-based gaming industry. Leading gaming applications
include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live gaming, casual and fixed
odds games. Playtech provides licensees with the tools to maximise
cross-selling opportunities, player loyalty and yield, all through the
powerful management interface - the IMS. The system's fully integrated,
cross-platform capability enables players to access online, broadcast, mobile
and server-based gaming terminals, through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or
diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored
entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming
debut, particularly in the newly regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is headquartered in the Isle of Man
and has over 1,000 employees located in development centres in five
countries, the majority of whom are engaged in research and development of
current and future gaming technologies.
http://www.playtech.com
For further information contact:
Playtech Ltd
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive
Shuki Barak, Chief Financial Officer
Ross Hawley, Head of Investor Relations
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Source: Playtech
.
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Playtech (AIM:PTEC), the leading provider of software to the online,
mobile and land-based gaming sector, announces a record win on its Italian
bingo network.
The lucky player was playing in SNAI's Cassiopea bingo room when they
landed the Corona jackpot of EUR121,196. By winning 'bingo' before the 40th
ball, the player secured the largest online bingo win ever in Italy.
Playtech's Italian bingo networks are home to the region's leading
operators, including SNAI, Eurobet, SISAL and Codere. Launched in 2010, the
two networks each offer consolidated liquidity and promotional tools,
allowing operators to offer higher prizes and appeal to wider audiences.
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for
the remote and land-based gaming industry. Leading gaming applications
include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live gaming, casual and fixed
odds games. Playtech provides licensees with the tools to maximise
cross-selling opportunities, player loyalty and yield, all through the
powerful management interface - the IMS. The system's fully integrated,
cross-platform capability enables players to access online, broadcast, mobile
and server-based gaming terminals, through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or
diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored
entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming
debut, particularly in the newly regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is headquartered in the Isle of Man
and has over 1,000 employees located in development centres in five
countries, the majority of whom are engaged in research and development of
current and future gaming technologies.
http://www.playtech.com
For further information contact:
Playtech Ltd
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive
Shuki Barak, Chief Financial Officer
Ross Hawley, Head of Investor Relations
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Source: Playtech
.
dinCloud Accelerates Cloud Storage with Asankya RAPIDnet
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 7:14:02 AM
dinCloud Accelerates Cloud Storage with Asankya RAPIDnet
Asankya RAPIDnet Increases Throughput of Data Transfer for Large Media Files
ATLANTA, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Asankya, Inc., the application delivery leader for network-intensive applications, announced today that dinCloud has selected Asankya to accelerate cloud storage services. Based in Los Angeles, CA, dinCloud delivers a leading suite of Cloud based services for Cloud Storage and Hosted Virtual Desktops, among other services.
Latency and middle-mile Internet bottlenecks cause large media file transfers to be unacceptably slow, negatively impacting customer aspirations. With the use of Asankya's RAPID solution, dinCloud is able to significantly increase the throughput of file transfers and thereby deliver a superior cloud storage environment. Asankya's ability to accelerate encrypted traffic - another critical feature - allows dinCloud to maintain their application security without complex layers of connectivity.
"Being able to transmit large volumes of cloud content and data quickly and efficiently for customers is critical," explains dinCloud's Chief Technology Officer, Mike Chase. "We strive to be the innovative leader in the market, so we are constantly enhancing our solutions to meet the current and future requirements of our customers. Asankya has provided a cost-effective cloud Internet connection solution and has allowed us to improve our throughput significantly."
Matt Ashton, IT Director at CIS Hollywood (a wholly owned affiliate of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group) stated, "The performance of the Asankya RAPID technology was truly amazing, the testing done by dinCloud using 3D media data produced a significantly measurable performance improvement over our standard data transfer methods."
"Even though dinCloud already has innovative and robust cloud storage solutions, they continue to innovate and improve their offerings," states Scott Ryan, CEO of Asankya. "We are excited to help dinCloud enhance their cloud storage offering."
Asankya operates the RAPIDnet Application Delivery Network (ADN) service. RAPIDnet provides service globally to Asankya's commercial and U.S. Federal customers.
About Asankya
Asankya is the premier application delivery partner for network-intensive Internet applications. The company's patented technology powers the RAPIDnet Application Delivery Network (ADN). RAPIDnet is utilized by leading providers of Stoarge-aaS, online file servers, virtual desktops, private enterprise applications, and by agencies of the U.S. Federal government. Asankya is venture-backed by Veritas Venture Partners, In-Q-Tel, Georgia Research Alliance, Seraph Group and Ridgewood Advisors. Asankya is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For further information, please visit http://www.asankya.com.
About dinCloud Inc.
dinCloud is a cloud services provider for the next generation data center. Services include hosted virtual desktops, cloud storage, virtual servers, application virtualization, and hosted voice and video. Organizations can transfer capital expenditure and headaches into operational expenses that are fully managed. dinCloud is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit http://www.dinCloud.com or call 1-310-929-1101.
Contact: Tabetha Motes 1-404-961-7635
SOURCE Asankya, Inc.
Asankya, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.dincloud.com/
Asankya RAPIDnet Increases Throughput of Data Transfer for Large Media Files
ATLANTA, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Asankya, Inc., the application delivery leader for network-intensive applications, announced today that dinCloud has selected Asankya to accelerate cloud storage services. Based in Los Angeles, CA, dinCloud delivers a leading suite of Cloud based services for Cloud Storage and Hosted Virtual Desktops, among other services.
Latency and middle-mile Internet bottlenecks cause large media file transfers to be unacceptably slow, negatively impacting customer aspirations. With the use of Asankya's RAPID solution, dinCloud is able to significantly increase the throughput of file transfers and thereby deliver a superior cloud storage environment. Asankya's ability to accelerate encrypted traffic - another critical feature - allows dinCloud to maintain their application security without complex layers of connectivity.
"Being able to transmit large volumes of cloud content and data quickly and efficiently for customers is critical," explains dinCloud's Chief Technology Officer, Mike Chase. "We strive to be the innovative leader in the market, so we are constantly enhancing our solutions to meet the current and future requirements of our customers. Asankya has provided a cost-effective cloud Internet connection solution and has allowed us to improve our throughput significantly."
Matt Ashton, IT Director at CIS Hollywood (a wholly owned affiliate of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group) stated, "The performance of the Asankya RAPID technology was truly amazing, the testing done by dinCloud using 3D media data produced a significantly measurable performance improvement over our standard data transfer methods."
"Even though dinCloud already has innovative and robust cloud storage solutions, they continue to innovate and improve their offerings," states Scott Ryan, CEO of Asankya. "We are excited to help dinCloud enhance their cloud storage offering."
Asankya operates the RAPIDnet Application Delivery Network (ADN) service. RAPIDnet provides service globally to Asankya's commercial and U.S. Federal customers.
About Asankya
Asankya is the premier application delivery partner for network-intensive Internet applications. The company's patented technology powers the RAPIDnet Application Delivery Network (ADN). RAPIDnet is utilized by leading providers of Stoarge-aaS, online file servers, virtual desktops, private enterprise applications, and by agencies of the U.S. Federal government. Asankya is venture-backed by Veritas Venture Partners, In-Q-Tel, Georgia Research Alliance, Seraph Group and Ridgewood Advisors. Asankya is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For further information, please visit http://www.asankya.com.
About dinCloud Inc.
dinCloud is a cloud services provider for the next generation data center. Services include hosted virtual desktops, cloud storage, virtual servers, application virtualization, and hosted voice and video. Organizations can transfer capital expenditure and headaches into operational expenses that are fully managed. dinCloud is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit http://www.dinCloud.com or call 1-310-929-1101.
Contact: Tabetha Motes 1-404-961-7635
SOURCE Asankya, Inc.
Asankya, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.dincloud.com/
R3 Series Electric Vehicles from T3 Motion Utilize the Samsung Galaxy Tab for Its Mobile Media System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 7:14:02 AM
R3 Series Electric Vehicles from T3 Motion Utilize the Samsung Galaxy Tab for Its Mobile Media System
R3 Series vehicle includes easily-removable Samsung Galaxy Tablet for GPS navigation, email access, live traffic information, on-board vehicle diagnostics, audio, video and other Android applications.
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --www.t3motion.com- T3 Motion, Inc. (OTC BB: TMMM) a leader in cost-effective, clean-technology electric vehicles has announced that the R3 Series prototype hybrid electric consumer vehicles incorporate a Samsung Galaxy Tab into the sleek dashboard design. This feature will connect the R3 Series customer with access to on-the-go information, enabling both driver and passenger to take advantage of the phenomenal worldwide growth in voice, data, audio and video applications such as on-board vehicle diagnostics, GPS navigation, live traffic information, email access and other Android applications.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/LA82308)
The R3 Series dashboard design allows the Samsung Galaxy Tab to function as the mobile media system inside the vehicle, and becomes a portable tablet once the rider exits the vehicle.
"The size and capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Tab are perfect for the R3 Series--a forward-thinking tablet for a forward-thinking car," said Ki Nam, T3 Motion CEO. "Effective communication is a necessity for the modern driver, and by incorporating the multi-functioning Samsung Galaxy into our design we are fulfilling the broad technological requirements for on-the-go customers."
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is known for its broad range of networking and browsing capabilities with 3G connectivity, crisp TFT-LCD display, and access to the tens of thousands of "apps" available on the Android Market. The Galaxy Tab will become the central information hub in the vehicle for everything from travel planning and GPS to audio, video and games.
T3 Motion is concerned for the safety of the driver while using this device and will continue to explore ways to make the mobile media system as safe as possible while in driving mode.
T3 Motion's R3 Series--previously known as the GT3--was originally unveiled in June 2010 and features a proprietary rear-wheel design incorporating a patent-pending, single, wide-stance wheel with two high-performance tires sharing one wheel. The revolutionary two-tire design improves traction, stability and handling, while the low rolling resistance and rounded profile of the rear tires increase energy efficiency. The multi-link, dual-shock rear suspension is similar to suspension systems found in today's Formula One racing cars. The R3 Series' unique design is classified as motorcycle, allowing drivers to utilize full carpool lane privileges as a typical motorcycle would.
The two-passenger R3 Series combines driving pleasure and environmental responsibility into a very stylish package with a top speed of 70-120 mph. The R3 Series is quiet, comfortable, fun to drive and environmentally friendly.
To see the R3 Series in action, visit T3 Motion's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoZ3ymHfWno
About T3 Motion, Inc.
T3 Motion, Inc. (OTC BB: TMMM) revolutionized the world of personal mobility with the introduction of their flagship electric T3 Series. Headquartered in Orange County, California, USA, T3 Motion, Inc. is dedicated to raising the bar for law enforcement and security capabilities in personal mobility technology.
T3 Motion's flagship the T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicle (ESV) has made the world safer and cleaner since it was launched in 2006. The proprietary T3 Motion power management systems and swappable batteries are at the core of T3 Motion technology. Over 700 agencies utilize the T3 Series for public safety applications, such as police agencies, school campuses, malls, military installations, hospitals and parking facilities. The T3 Series is now utilized in 6 major continents and in over 17 countries.
For more information on T3 Motion, Inc. and the company's signature T3 Series line of electric personal mobility vehicles, and the upcoming R3 Series consumer vehicle, visit http://www.t3motion.com, email sales@t3motion.com or call 714-619-3600.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding T3 Motion's business, which are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
SOURCE T3 Motion, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/LA82308
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
T3 Motion, Inc.
CONTACT: Kelly Anderson of T3 Motion, Inc., +1-714-619-3600, ext. 127, kanderson@t3motion.com
Web Site: http://www.t3motion.com
R3 Series vehicle includes easily-removable Samsung Galaxy Tablet for GPS navigation, email access, live traffic information, on-board vehicle diagnostics, audio, video and other Android applications.
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --www.t3motion.com- T3 Motion, Inc. (OTC BB: TMMM) a leader in cost-effective, clean-technology electric vehicles has announced that the R3 Series prototype hybrid electric consumer vehicles incorporate a Samsung Galaxy Tab into the sleek dashboard design. This feature will connect the R3 Series customer with access to on-the-go information, enabling both driver and passenger to take advantage of the phenomenal worldwide growth in voice, data, audio and video applications such as on-board vehicle diagnostics, GPS navigation, live traffic information, email access and other Android applications.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/LA82308)
The R3 Series dashboard design allows the Samsung Galaxy Tab to function as the mobile media system inside the vehicle, and becomes a portable tablet once the rider exits the vehicle.
"The size and capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Tab are perfect for the R3 Series--a forward-thinking tablet for a forward-thinking car," said Ki Nam, T3 Motion CEO. "Effective communication is a necessity for the modern driver, and by incorporating the multi-functioning Samsung Galaxy into our design we are fulfilling the broad technological requirements for on-the-go customers."
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is known for its broad range of networking and browsing capabilities with 3G connectivity, crisp TFT-LCD display, and access to the tens of thousands of "apps" available on the Android Market. The Galaxy Tab will become the central information hub in the vehicle for everything from travel planning and GPS to audio, video and games.
T3 Motion is concerned for the safety of the driver while using this device and will continue to explore ways to make the mobile media system as safe as possible while in driving mode.
T3 Motion's R3 Series--previously known as the GT3--was originally unveiled in June 2010 and features a proprietary rear-wheel design incorporating a patent-pending, single, wide-stance wheel with two high-performance tires sharing one wheel. The revolutionary two-tire design improves traction, stability and handling, while the low rolling resistance and rounded profile of the rear tires increase energy efficiency. The multi-link, dual-shock rear suspension is similar to suspension systems found in today's Formula One racing cars. The R3 Series' unique design is classified as motorcycle, allowing drivers to utilize full carpool lane privileges as a typical motorcycle would.
The two-passenger R3 Series combines driving pleasure and environmental responsibility into a very stylish package with a top speed of 70-120 mph. The R3 Series is quiet, comfortable, fun to drive and environmentally friendly.
To see the R3 Series in action, visit T3 Motion's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoZ3ymHfWno
About T3 Motion, Inc.
T3 Motion, Inc. (OTC BB: TMMM) revolutionized the world of personal mobility with the introduction of their flagship electric T3 Series. Headquartered in Orange County, California, USA, T3 Motion, Inc. is dedicated to raising the bar for law enforcement and security capabilities in personal mobility technology.
T3 Motion's flagship the T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicle (ESV) has made the world safer and cleaner since it was launched in 2006. The proprietary T3 Motion power management systems and swappable batteries are at the core of T3 Motion technology. Over 700 agencies utilize the T3 Series for public safety applications, such as police agencies, school campuses, malls, military installations, hospitals and parking facilities. The T3 Series is now utilized in 6 major continents and in over 17 countries.
For more information on T3 Motion, Inc. and the company's signature T3 Series line of electric personal mobility vehicles, and the upcoming R3 Series consumer vehicle, visit http://www.t3motion.com, email sales@t3motion.com or call 714-619-3600.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding T3 Motion's business, which are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
SOURCE T3 Motion, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/LA82308
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
T3 Motion, Inc.
CONTACT: Kelly Anderson of T3 Motion, Inc., +1-714-619-3600, ext. 127, kanderson@t3motion.com
Web Site: http://www.t3motion.com
Mogreet Launches "Post-to-Facebook" Service in its Mobile Video Marketing Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 7:14:02 AM
Mogreet Launches "Post-to-Facebook" Service in its Mobile Video Marketing Platform
New Facebook Connect Integration Delivers One-Click Sharing of Video Content on Facebook
LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mogreet, a leader in video-based mobile marketing, announced a new social media component integrated into its proprietary mobile marketing platform. Leveraging Facebook Connect, consumers who receive a video from a Mogreet advertiser can share the content to their Facebook newsfeed with one-click.
The Post-to-Facebook feature allows advertisers' mobile content to go "viral" using the powerful reach of Facebook, which has over 200 million mobile users, each of which has an average of 130 friends. Mogreet is the first platform to create a solution that deeply integrates mobile with social deliver this functionality and is making the solution available to all its existing and new clients.
"One of the strongest responses a marketer can receive is when a person receives a message and shares it with a friend," said James Citron, CEO of Mogreet. "Now, imagine the opportunity for an advertiser to both reach their target consumer anytime, anywhere on mobile and have that message instantly shared to one's closest few hundred friends? It creates an unparalleled increase in reach and response for any mobile marketer.
Consumers' prolific use of their mobile devices to check and update social media sites such as Facebook creates the perfect vehicle to extend advertisers' messages. In addition to mobile opt-ins, Mogreet is able to track the number of postings to Facebook, as well as the number of views of the video. This kind of information is powerful and essential to mobile marketers.
"Today, Facebook access and mobile devices go hand-in-hand, and are very personal in nature," Citron continues. "By using our Post-to-Facebook feature, marketers can reach their consumers and grow interest in their products and services based on the recommendation of a friend, rather than the advertiser directly. You don't get much more powerful than that."
About Mogreet
Founded in 2006, Mogreet is the leading mobile marketing platform for the delivery and monetization of rich media to mobile devices. The company works with leading marketers in entertainment, media, retail, consumer products, health care and real estate. Currently supported in over 175 countries, Mogreet's platform can reach 1 billion consumers globally. The company has raised $10 million in venture capital from Ascend Venture Group, Black Diamond Ventures, DFJ Frontier, Spyglass Ventures and Clovehitch Partners. Mogreet is headquartered in Venice, California. http://www.mogreet.com
Media Contacts:
Lora Friedrichsen / Valerie Christopherson
Mogreet
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1 949-608-0276
mogreet@globalresultspr.com
SOURCE Mogreet
Mogreet
Web Site: http://www.mogreet.com
New Facebook Connect Integration Delivers One-Click Sharing of Video Content on Facebook
LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mogreet, a leader in video-based mobile marketing, announced a new social media component integrated into its proprietary mobile marketing platform. Leveraging Facebook Connect, consumers who receive a video from a Mogreet advertiser can share the content to their Facebook newsfeed with one-click.
The Post-to-Facebook feature allows advertisers' mobile content to go "viral" using the powerful reach of Facebook, which has over 200 million mobile users, each of which has an average of 130 friends. Mogreet is the first platform to create a solution that deeply integrates mobile with social deliver this functionality and is making the solution available to all its existing and new clients.
"One of the strongest responses a marketer can receive is when a person receives a message and shares it with a friend," said James Citron, CEO of Mogreet. "Now, imagine the opportunity for an advertiser to both reach their target consumer anytime, anywhere on mobile and have that message instantly shared to one's closest few hundred friends? It creates an unparalleled increase in reach and response for any mobile marketer.
Consumers' prolific use of their mobile devices to check and update social media sites such as Facebook creates the perfect vehicle to extend advertisers' messages. In addition to mobile opt-ins, Mogreet is able to track the number of postings to Facebook, as well as the number of views of the video. This kind of information is powerful and essential to mobile marketers.
"Today, Facebook access and mobile devices go hand-in-hand, and are very personal in nature," Citron continues. "By using our Post-to-Facebook feature, marketers can reach their consumers and grow interest in their products and services based on the recommendation of a friend, rather than the advertiser directly. You don't get much more powerful than that."
About Mogreet
Founded in 2006, Mogreet is the leading mobile marketing platform for the delivery and monetization of rich media to mobile devices. The company works with leading marketers in entertainment, media, retail, consumer products, health care and real estate. Currently supported in over 175 countries, Mogreet's platform can reach 1 billion consumers globally. The company has raised $10 million in venture capital from Ascend Venture Group, Black Diamond Ventures, DFJ Frontier, Spyglass Ventures and Clovehitch Partners. Mogreet is headquartered in Venice, California. http://www.mogreet.com
Media Contacts:
Lora Friedrichsen / Valerie Christopherson
Mogreet
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1 949-608-0276
mogreet@globalresultspr.com
SOURCE Mogreet
Mogreet
Web Site: http://www.mogreet.com
BT is World's Largest Financial Services Cloud Provider With 15,000 Member Sites
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 7:14:02 AM
BT is World's Largest Financial Services Cloud Provider With 15,000 Member Sites
NEW YORK, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BT (NYSE: BT) has today announced that its BT Radianz dedicated financial services cloud now reaches 15,000 member sites globally, consolidating its position as the world's leading managed cloud for the financial services community.
For over ten years, BT has continued to be ahead of the market through innovation, service growth and understanding of its customers' business needs in the financial sector. As a result, its BT Radianz cloud now supports the largest secure networked financial community in the world. This includes over 3,000 applications provided by over 400 service and content providers to users in 64 countries today.
By offering the leading cloud services to the financial community, the BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure has become a structural part of the financial industry, providing access via a single connection to the broadest range of applications and providers, rather than users having multiple infrastructures to access separate services. This approach can help deliver 50 percent savings in communications total cost of ownership to BT Radianz community members year-on-year.
The surge in member sites has been delivered through three key activities: a renewed focus on the Foreign Exchange (FX) sector; a focus on services in and to the Asia Pacific region; and helping customers respond to regulatory changes around the world. Demand from the FX community has increased significantly over the past year, with higher volumes prompting institutions to improve access to data and trading venues.
Notably BT recognized the increased need for FX services that would result from market participants wanting to increase their activities in the Asia Pacific region, and responded by allocating significant resources to helping customers manage shifts in their business towards that region.
BT is an industry pioneer in developing the cloud community focus. During the year, we targeted and developed services with key application providers through recognizing the value that their applications bring to the wider member base.
Jose Antonio Martinez, managing director of Radianz & Payments, BT Global Services, said: "We're totally committed to satisfying the needs of the financial services industry through the provision of a world-class service and will continue to innovate and listen to the needs of our customers.
"The recent uplift in demand from FX market participants to use this service confirms our position as the preferred partner for fast and secure access to the global FX community. Watch this space as we announce further innovative products and services this year."
Larry Tabb, CEO of leading financial markets research and advisory firm TABB Group, said: "The strength of a financial markets network is demonstrated by the number of secure endpoints and the ease of connecting exchanges, brokers, investors, and service providers. Surpassing 15,000 global member location connections is a feat demonstrating BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure's leadership in providing secure, financial markets managed connectivity."
Joseph Anastasio, director, information technology, network communications, for the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), said: "We congratulate BT on this milestone achievement. DTCC always looks to work with service providers to bring greater efficiencies to market participants. Through a joint agreement that the two organizations initiated a year ago, we have found BT's cloud-based infrastructure to be an extremely secure and cost-effective way to connect multiple trading applications through which we can offer our clearing and settlement services."
The BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure serves the needs of banks, brokers, investment managers, exchanges and electronic communication networks (ECNs), multilateral trading facilities (MTFs), corporate treasurers, clearing houses and securities depositories. Through a single access point, it makes available pre-trade, trade, post-trade, cross-asset and treasury applications across the breadth of a user's business needs.
Notes to Editors
Cost saving is also a key motivation of BT Radianz community members. According to a September 2009 study by Yankee Group, the shared infrastructure approach can help customers reduce total cost of ownership of network infrastructure by up to 50 percent in the first and ongoing years. Yankee concluded that although pricing and level of savings vary from firm to firm, the methodology ensures there are savings in upfront costs and ongoing operational expenses.
The BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure provides connectivity to more than 50 of the world's securities and derivatives exchanges and execution venues, and more than 60 of the world's foreign exchange single- and multi-bank trading portals.
Execution venues include electronic communication networks (ECNs), multilateral trading facilities (MTFs), and automated trading systems (ATSs). In June 2010, the BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure completed ten years of service while providing 100 per cent uptime to its member sites. It also won the Waters Award for "Best Financial Network Provider" for five years running.
The BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure is used by:
-- the world's top stock exchanges
-- the world's top broker-dealers
-- the world's top investment managers
-- the world's top hedge funds
-- the world's top fixed income securities firms.
Over three thousand applications are available from service and content providers through the BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure, spanning market data, trading, matching, clearing, settlement and treasury services, and supporting industry messaging and data standards such as the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) Protocol, ISO 20022 and FpML.
The service is consistently recognised as an industry leader by analysts, customers and peers, including winning:
-- 2011: "Cloud Computing Innovation of the Year" award from Financial
Sector Technology magazine.
-- 2010 'Most Innovative Cloud Computing' award from Financial-i magazine
-- 2010: Silver place award in "Best Innovations by IT or Software Firms"
from Futures and Options Worldmagazine.
FX Trading Statistics:
-- The average daily value of FX trading globally is $4 trillion
-- London (38 per cent) and New York (18 per cent) are the two biggest FX
centres
-- 58 per cent of FX trading is electronic
-- Total market trading volumes have increased by over 500 per cent in
total since 2005.
About DTCC
DTCC, through its subsidiaries, provides clearance, money settlement and information services for equities, corporate and municipal bonds, government and mortgage-backed securities, money market instruments and over-the-counter derivatives.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.
In the year ended 31 March 2010, BT Group's revenue was pounds Sterling 20,911 million.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit http://www.bt.com/aboutbt
SOURCE BT
BT
CONTACT: Dan Lawler, BT Public Relations, +1-212-731-2406
Web Site: http://www.bt.com
NEW YORK, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BT (NYSE: BT) has today announced that its BT Radianz dedicated financial services cloud now reaches 15,000 member sites globally, consolidating its position as the world's leading managed cloud for the financial services community.
For over ten years, BT has continued to be ahead of the market through innovation, service growth and understanding of its customers' business needs in the financial sector. As a result, its BT Radianz cloud now supports the largest secure networked financial community in the world. This includes over 3,000 applications provided by over 400 service and content providers to users in 64 countries today.
By offering the leading cloud services to the financial community, the BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure has become a structural part of the financial industry, providing access via a single connection to the broadest range of applications and providers, rather than users having multiple infrastructures to access separate services. This approach can help deliver 50 percent savings in communications total cost of ownership to BT Radianz community members year-on-year.
The surge in member sites has been delivered through three key activities: a renewed focus on the Foreign Exchange (FX) sector; a focus on services in and to the Asia Pacific region; and helping customers respond to regulatory changes around the world. Demand from the FX community has increased significantly over the past year, with higher volumes prompting institutions to improve access to data and trading venues.
Notably BT recognized the increased need for FX services that would result from market participants wanting to increase their activities in the Asia Pacific region, and responded by allocating significant resources to helping customers manage shifts in their business towards that region.
BT is an industry pioneer in developing the cloud community focus. During the year, we targeted and developed services with key application providers through recognizing the value that their applications bring to the wider member base.
Jose Antonio Martinez, managing director of Radianz & Payments, BT Global Services, said: "We're totally committed to satisfying the needs of the financial services industry through the provision of a world-class service and will continue to innovate and listen to the needs of our customers.
"The recent uplift in demand from FX market participants to use this service confirms our position as the preferred partner for fast and secure access to the global FX community. Watch this space as we announce further innovative products and services this year."
Larry Tabb, CEO of leading financial markets research and advisory firm TABB Group, said: "The strength of a financial markets network is demonstrated by the number of secure endpoints and the ease of connecting exchanges, brokers, investors, and service providers. Surpassing 15,000 global member location connections is a feat demonstrating BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure's leadership in providing secure, financial markets managed connectivity."
Joseph Anastasio, director, information technology, network communications, for the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), said: "We congratulate BT on this milestone achievement. DTCC always looks to work with service providers to bring greater efficiencies to market participants. Through a joint agreement that the two organizations initiated a year ago, we have found BT's cloud-based infrastructure to be an extremely secure and cost-effective way to connect multiple trading applications through which we can offer our clearing and settlement services."
The BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure serves the needs of banks, brokers, investment managers, exchanges and electronic communication networks (ECNs), multilateral trading facilities (MTFs), corporate treasurers, clearing houses and securities depositories. Through a single access point, it makes available pre-trade, trade, post-trade, cross-asset and treasury applications across the breadth of a user's business needs.
Notes to Editors
Cost saving is also a key motivation of BT Radianz community members. According to a September 2009 study by Yankee Group, the shared infrastructure approach can help customers reduce total cost of ownership of network infrastructure by up to 50 percent in the first and ongoing years. Yankee concluded that although pricing and level of savings vary from firm to firm, the methodology ensures there are savings in upfront costs and ongoing operational expenses.
The BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure provides connectivity to more than 50 of the world's securities and derivatives exchanges and execution venues, and more than 60 of the world's foreign exchange single- and multi-bank trading portals.
Execution venues include electronic communication networks (ECNs), multilateral trading facilities (MTFs), and automated trading systems (ATSs). In June 2010, the BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure completed ten years of service while providing 100 per cent uptime to its member sites. It also won the Waters Award for "Best Financial Network Provider" for five years running.
The BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure is used by:
-- the world's top stock exchanges
-- the world's top broker-dealers
-- the world's top investment managers
-- the world's top hedge funds
-- the world's top fixed income securities firms.
Over three thousand applications are available from service and content providers through the BT Radianz Managed Infrastructure, spanning market data, trading, matching, clearing, settlement and treasury services, and supporting industry messaging and data standards such as the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) Protocol, ISO 20022 and FpML.
The service is consistently recognised as an industry leader by analysts, customers and peers, including winning:
-- 2011: "Cloud Computing Innovation of the Year" award from Financial
Sector Technology magazine.
-- 2010 'Most Innovative Cloud Computing' award from Financial-i magazine
-- 2010: Silver place award in "Best Innovations by IT or Software Firms"
from Futures and Options Worldmagazine.
FX Trading Statistics:
-- The average daily value of FX trading globally is $4 trillion
-- London (38 per cent) and New York (18 per cent) are the two biggest FX
centres
-- 58 per cent of FX trading is electronic
-- Total market trading volumes have increased by over 500 per cent in
total since 2005.
About DTCC
DTCC, through its subsidiaries, provides clearance, money settlement and information services for equities, corporate and municipal bonds, government and mortgage-backed securities, money market instruments and over-the-counter derivatives.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.
In the year ended 31 March 2010, BT Group's revenue was pounds Sterling 20,911 million.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit http://www.bt.com/aboutbt
SOURCE BT
BT
CONTACT: Dan Lawler, BT Public Relations, +1-212-731-2406
Web Site: http://www.bt.com
LivingSocial Instant Deals Offers Lunch for $1 in D.C.
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 7:07:01 AM
LivingSocial Instant Deals Offers Lunch for $1 in D.C.
App Feature Allows Diners to Chow Down for a Buck on Friday, April 15
WASHINGTON,April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- George Washington himself might have flipped his wig over this deal: The dollar bill bearing our first President's mug can buy lunch throughout Washington, D.C., on Friday, April 15, thanks to LivingSocial -- the online source for handpicked experiences at a great value -- and the company's new Instant Deals offering. That's right. $1. Four quarters. Ten dimes. Twenty nickels. No matter how you add it up, it is the closest you can get to a free lunch at the coolest cafes, restaurants and hot spots this side of the Potomac.
LivingSocial members with smart phones can log in to the Instant Deals feature of the LivingSocial mobile application to purchase any of the Dollar Lunch Day Instant Deals. The app -- thanks to GPS -- will automatically pull up a list of the $1 Instant Deals within a half mile of the member's location. Hand-picked, $1 lunches will be available for redemption from 11 am - 2 pm.(1) This dollar lunch deal is the latest D.C. offering from LivingSocial Instant Deals, which launched in the Capitol City on March 7. (Want to see Instant Deals in action? Click here for a cool video.)
"These days, we're hard-pressed to find a pack of gum for a dollar, let alone a meal. But, through our Instant Deals feature, the LivingSocial mobile app is giving D.C. residents $1 access to some of the best food in the area," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial.
Choose Your Chow and Fulfill Your Dollar-Food Fantasy
With so many pig-out places on the list, there's plenty of fare to tickle your fancy. From sweet treats to savory eats, diners can nosh and nibble for about the same price as a bag of chips from a vending machine.
Honing in on the D.C. establishments taking part in the April 15 Instant Deals event is easy as ($1) pie:
-- Download the LivingSocial mobile application to your iPhone or Android
device or visit LivingSocial website and select "Washington, D.C." as
your city. Then, click on Instant Deals.
-- Participating Instant Deals sites within a half mile of your current
locale will appear. Purchase your fave and display your corresponding
Instant Deals voucher on your mobile device when you're ready to check
out.
LivingSocial Instant Deals brings a real-time twist to the way merchants market their business and how consumers discover the best experiences in their neighborhood. Local merchants work with LivingSocial to craft deals and optimize traffic through their doors during slower business hours or when they want to bring in more customers. Unlike LivingSocial daily deals, which are live for 24 hours, Instant Deals are live for a short period of time, providing increased opportunity for businesses to enhance their customer base.
Washington, D.C. residents currently have exclusive access to LivingSocial Instant Deals, but plans are already in the works to bring Instant Deals to more LivingSocial cities in the near future. So, keep those smartphones locked and loaded; LivingSocial will be spreading more Instant Deals love to a city near you.
For a full list of LivingSocial cities or to subscribe to daily deals, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial, or join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with handpicked daily deals you can share with friends. Members enjoy at least 50% off on the coolest, local experiences. Local business owners get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers. In 2010, one of the fastest growing companies in the space expanded with LivingSocial Escapes offering a "vacation in a box" for easy weekend trips at great value. Based in Washington, DC, the international brand and has saved nearly 26 million subscribers more than half a billion dollars in more than 250 markets worldwide.
(1) Offerings and hours of operation may vary by location and the price tag includes sales tax (gratuities not included).
SOURCE LivingSocial
LivingSocial
CONTACT: Maire Griffin of LivingSocial, +1-202-503-2506, maire.griffin@livingsocial.com; or Beth St. Lawrence of Fleishman-Hillard, +1-214-876-9907, beth.st.lawrence@fleishman.com, for LivingSocial
Web Site: http://www.livingsocial.com
App Feature Allows Diners to Chow Down for a Buck on Friday, April 15
WASHINGTON,April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- George Washington himself might have flipped his wig over this deal: The dollar bill bearing our first President's mug can buy lunch throughout Washington, D.C., on Friday, April 15, thanks to LivingSocial -- the online source for handpicked experiences at a great value -- and the company's new Instant Deals offering. That's right. $1. Four quarters. Ten dimes. Twenty nickels. No matter how you add it up, it is the closest you can get to a free lunch at the coolest cafes, restaurants and hot spots this side of the Potomac.
LivingSocial members with smart phones can log in to the Instant Deals feature of the LivingSocial mobile application to purchase any of the Dollar Lunch Day Instant Deals. The app -- thanks to GPS -- will automatically pull up a list of the $1 Instant Deals within a half mile of the member's location. Hand-picked, $1 lunches will be available for redemption from 11 am - 2 pm.(1) This dollar lunch deal is the latest D.C. offering from LivingSocial Instant Deals, which launched in the Capitol City on March 7. (Want to see Instant Deals in action? Click here for a cool video.)
"These days, we're hard-pressed to find a pack of gum for a dollar, let alone a meal. But, through our Instant Deals feature, the LivingSocial mobile app is giving D.C. residents $1 access to some of the best food in the area," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial.
Choose Your Chow and Fulfill Your Dollar-Food Fantasy
With so many pig-out places on the list, there's plenty of fare to tickle your fancy. From sweet treats to savory eats, diners can nosh and nibble for about the same price as a bag of chips from a vending machine.
Honing in on the D.C. establishments taking part in the April 15 Instant Deals event is easy as ($1) pie:
-- Download the LivingSocial mobile application to your iPhone or Android
device or visit LivingSocial website and select "Washington, D.C." as
your city. Then, click on Instant Deals.
-- Participating Instant Deals sites within a half mile of your current
locale will appear. Purchase your fave and display your corresponding
Instant Deals voucher on your mobile device when you're ready to check
out.
LivingSocial Instant Deals brings a real-time twist to the way merchants market their business and how consumers discover the best experiences in their neighborhood. Local merchants work with LivingSocial to craft deals and optimize traffic through their doors during slower business hours or when they want to bring in more customers. Unlike LivingSocial daily deals, which are live for 24 hours, Instant Deals are live for a short period of time, providing increased opportunity for businesses to enhance their customer base.
Washington, D.C. residents currently have exclusive access to LivingSocial Instant Deals, but plans are already in the works to bring Instant Deals to more LivingSocial cities in the near future. So, keep those smartphones locked and loaded; LivingSocial will be spreading more Instant Deals love to a city near you.
For a full list of LivingSocial cities or to subscribe to daily deals, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial, or join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with handpicked daily deals you can share with friends. Members enjoy at least 50% off on the coolest, local experiences. Local business owners get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers. In 2010, one of the fastest growing companies in the space expanded with LivingSocial Escapes offering a "vacation in a box" for easy weekend trips at great value. Based in Washington, DC, the international brand and has saved nearly 26 million subscribers more than half a billion dollars in more than 250 markets worldwide.
(1) Offerings and hours of operation may vary by location and the price tag includes sales tax (gratuities not included).
SOURCE LivingSocial
LivingSocial
CONTACT: Maire Griffin of LivingSocial, +1-202-503-2506, maire.griffin@livingsocial.com; or Beth St. Lawrence of Fleishman-Hillard, +1-214-876-9907, beth.st.lawrence@fleishman.com, for LivingSocial
Web Site: http://www.livingsocial.com
OpenERP News: Map View of Data by Camptocamp
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 7:07:01 AM
OpenERP News: Map View of Data by Camptocamp
GENEVA, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- <<MAPS ARE COOL>>, said Luc Maurer, Camptocamp's founder and
director, when presenting the integration of maps in OpenERP.
As Confucius once said: <<A picture is worth a thousand
words>>. This is exactly what Camptocamp achieved by adding the geographical
dimension as a new analytical tool within an ERP.
Camptocamp's Business Solutions and Geospatial Solutions teams
have merged their long-term technical competencies and experiences to create
a unique and exclusive geolocation component for OpenERP. These developments
allow, among other things, to display customers within a precise location, to
analyze sales figures for a selected country, to visualize different logistic
flows, and to provide maps for any other data available in OpenERP.
Users can place simple marks, graphs, and colors per
geographical area, as well as calculate distances and surfaces. This map view
opens unlimited Geo-BI (Geographic Business Intelligence) possibilities to
companies using OpenERP.
Camptocamp pledges that this is only the beginning. By adding
this new dimension to the core of OpenERP, the user will carry out effortless
following business applications:
- Geographical queries and filters (ex: list of the last sales
made within 10km of point of sales);
- Geo-marketing (ex: customer areas analysis, direct
marketing);
- Logistics optimization (ex: stock location);
- Improvement of distribution flows (ex: find shorter way to
deliver customers);
- Fleet management (vehicles, boats, etc..);
- Dashboards;
- Crises management.
As of today, no other ERP provides this functionality as an
integrated view solution. With this breakthrough, Camptocamp demonstrates the
benefits of Open Source communitarian development.
Come discover these developments as well as the connector
OpenERP and the e-shop Magento at the 2011 eCom conference taking place on
May 24 in Geneva (Switzerland): http://www.salon-ecom.com.
Links
Complete press release: http://bit.ly/hjFhvc
Images and logos: http://bit.ly/f5qye6
Screencast demo: http://bit.ly/dWTVAB
Camptocamp: http://www.camptocamp.com
OpenERP: http://www.openerp.com
OpenERP demo: http://demo.openerp.com
About Camptocamp SA
Created in 2001, Camptocamp is an editor and integrator of
Open Source Software specializing in three main areas: Geospatial, Business
et Infrastructure. Based on the confirmed competencies of its founding
members in new information technologies and on an extremely sharp technical
know-how of its experts, our company offers a complete set of services
(Consulting, R&D, Training, Support) in Europe.
About OpenERP SA
OpenERP S.A. is a leading Open Source Business Application
Suite vendor. The OpenERP strategy is based on a unique ecosystem which
combines the resources of the community, its partner's network and editors.
Source: OpenERP and Camptocamp
Press contact @ Camptocamp SA, Luc Maurer, Tel: +41-21-619-10-12, press@camptocamp.com; Press contact @ OpenERP SA, Nicoleta Gherlea, Tel: +32-2-290-34-93, press@openerp.com
GENEVA, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- <<MAPS ARE COOL>>, said Luc Maurer, Camptocamp's founder and
director, when presenting the integration of maps in OpenERP.
As Confucius once said: <<A picture is worth a thousand
words>>. This is exactly what Camptocamp achieved by adding the geographical
dimension as a new analytical tool within an ERP.
Camptocamp's Business Solutions and Geospatial Solutions teams
have merged their long-term technical competencies and experiences to create
a unique and exclusive geolocation component for OpenERP. These developments
allow, among other things, to display customers within a precise location, to
analyze sales figures for a selected country, to visualize different logistic
flows, and to provide maps for any other data available in OpenERP.
Users can place simple marks, graphs, and colors per
geographical area, as well as calculate distances and surfaces. This map view
opens unlimited Geo-BI (Geographic Business Intelligence) possibilities to
companies using OpenERP.
Camptocamp pledges that this is only the beginning. By adding
this new dimension to the core of OpenERP, the user will carry out effortless
following business applications:
- Geographical queries and filters (ex: list of the last sales
made within 10km of point of sales);
- Geo-marketing (ex: customer areas analysis, direct
marketing);
- Logistics optimization (ex: stock location);
- Improvement of distribution flows (ex: find shorter way to
deliver customers);
- Fleet management (vehicles, boats, etc..);
- Dashboards;
- Crises management.
As of today, no other ERP provides this functionality as an
integrated view solution. With this breakthrough, Camptocamp demonstrates the
benefits of Open Source communitarian development.
Come discover these developments as well as the connector
OpenERP and the e-shop Magento at the 2011 eCom conference taking place on
May 24 in Geneva (Switzerland): http://www.salon-ecom.com.
Links
Complete press release: http://bit.ly/hjFhvc
Images and logos: http://bit.ly/f5qye6
Screencast demo: http://bit.ly/dWTVAB
Camptocamp: http://www.camptocamp.com
OpenERP: http://www.openerp.com
OpenERP demo: http://demo.openerp.com
About Camptocamp SA
Created in 2001, Camptocamp is an editor and integrator of
Open Source Software specializing in three main areas: Geospatial, Business
et Infrastructure. Based on the confirmed competencies of its founding
members in new information technologies and on an extremely sharp technical
know-how of its experts, our company offers a complete set of services
(Consulting, R&D, Training, Support) in Europe.
About OpenERP SA
OpenERP S.A. is a leading Open Source Business Application
Suite vendor. The OpenERP strategy is based on a unique ecosystem which
combines the resources of the community, its partner's network and editors.
Source: OpenERP and Camptocamp
Press contact @ Camptocamp SA, Luc Maurer, Tel: +41-21-619-10-12, press@camptocamp.com; Press contact @ OpenERP SA, Nicoleta Gherlea, Tel: +32-2-290-34-93, press@openerp.com
London 2012 Technology Equipment Deployment Centre Opens
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 6:14:01 AM
London 2012 Technology Equipment Deployment Centre Opens
From here thousands of PCs, servers and network devices will be configured and distributed to more than 90 venues
LONDON, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- London 2012, and Atos Origin, Worldwide IT Partner for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, today announced the latest technology milestone in the run up to the London 2012 Games - the opening of the Equipment Deployment Centre (EDC). It is from here thousands of pieces of technology equipment will be configured and then deployed to the London 2012 venues for the Test Events, the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090210/DA68663LOGO)
With the first test events less than three months away, the Equipment Deployment Centre is now fully operational. Technology equipment is being configured for the first competition venues including Greenwich Park, which will be used for the equestrian events from 4th to 6th July this year, as well as for the Technology Operations Centre which opens later this summer and which will be the technology mission control for the Games.
From the Equipment Deployment Centre, Atos Origin will work under the direction of London 2012 Technology department with Acer, the Worldwide Computing Equipment Partner to London 2012 and BT, the Official Communications Services Partner to London 2012, to manage the requests from the venues to configure and deploy the IT equipment including PCs, servers and network devices.
Gerry Pennell, CIO, London 2012: "Every single device, and there are thousands, must be properly configured, tested and prepared for deployment to the venues. The Equipment Deployment Centre is critical in these preparations and our joint team from London 2012, Atos Origin, Acer and BT will play an important role in ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time for the test events and the Games."
Michele Hyron, chief integrator at Atos Origin for the London 2012 Games: "We are delighted to be opening the Equipment Deployment Centre on schedule. In the next 15 months it will play a key role in the technology preparations for the Games in ensuring that we have the right equipment, with the right set up at the right venues."
By the start of the Olympic Games time, over 10,000 pieces of equipment will have gone through the Equipment Deployment Centre and been deployed to the 95 competition and non-competition venues. Atos Origin has implemented automated processes and best practice methodologies to ensure a fast and efficient turnaround of all the equipment.
For the London 2012 Games, Atos Origin, as lead integrator, is working with its fellow technology partners under the direction of the London 2012 Technology Department to ensure successful delivery of the technology systems and infrastructure that make the Games happen.
The London 2012 Technology Team Partners are:
-- Atos Origin - Worldwide Information Technology Partner
-- Acer - Worldwide Computing Equipment Partner
-- BT - Official Communications Services Partner
-- Cisco - Official Network Infrastructure Supporter
-- Omega - Official Timekeeper
-- Panasonic - Official AV Equipment Partner
-- Samsung - Official Wireless Communications Partner
About Atos Origin
Atos Origin is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally. The company's annual revenues are EUR 5.0 billion and it employs 49,000 people. Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos Origin is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos Origin, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting. For more information, visit: http://www.atosorigin.com
SOURCE Atos Origin
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090210/DA68663LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Atos Origin
CONTACT: London 2012 Press Office, +44 (0)203 2012 100, pressoffice@london2012.com; or Caroline Crouch, +44 77 333 100 86, caroline.crouch@atosorigin.com
Web Site: http://www.olympic.org
From here thousands of PCs, servers and network devices will be configured and distributed to more than 90 venues
LONDON, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- London 2012, and Atos Origin, Worldwide IT Partner for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, today announced the latest technology milestone in the run up to the London 2012 Games - the opening of the Equipment Deployment Centre (EDC). It is from here thousands of pieces of technology equipment will be configured and then deployed to the London 2012 venues for the Test Events, the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090210/DA68663LOGO)
With the first test events less than three months away, the Equipment Deployment Centre is now fully operational. Technology equipment is being configured for the first competition venues including Greenwich Park, which will be used for the equestrian events from 4th to 6th July this year, as well as for the Technology Operations Centre which opens later this summer and which will be the technology mission control for the Games.
From the Equipment Deployment Centre, Atos Origin will work under the direction of London 2012 Technology department with Acer, the Worldwide Computing Equipment Partner to London 2012 and BT, the Official Communications Services Partner to London 2012, to manage the requests from the venues to configure and deploy the IT equipment including PCs, servers and network devices.
Gerry Pennell, CIO, London 2012: "Every single device, and there are thousands, must be properly configured, tested and prepared for deployment to the venues. The Equipment Deployment Centre is critical in these preparations and our joint team from London 2012, Atos Origin, Acer and BT will play an important role in ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time for the test events and the Games."
Michele Hyron, chief integrator at Atos Origin for the London 2012 Games: "We are delighted to be opening the Equipment Deployment Centre on schedule. In the next 15 months it will play a key role in the technology preparations for the Games in ensuring that we have the right equipment, with the right set up at the right venues."
By the start of the Olympic Games time, over 10,000 pieces of equipment will have gone through the Equipment Deployment Centre and been deployed to the 95 competition and non-competition venues. Atos Origin has implemented automated processes and best practice methodologies to ensure a fast and efficient turnaround of all the equipment.
For the London 2012 Games, Atos Origin, as lead integrator, is working with its fellow technology partners under the direction of the London 2012 Technology Department to ensure successful delivery of the technology systems and infrastructure that make the Games happen.
The London 2012 Technology Team Partners are:
-- Atos Origin - Worldwide Information Technology Partner
-- Acer - Worldwide Computing Equipment Partner
-- BT - Official Communications Services Partner
-- Cisco - Official Network Infrastructure Supporter
-- Omega - Official Timekeeper
-- Panasonic - Official AV Equipment Partner
-- Samsung - Official Wireless Communications Partner
About Atos Origin
Atos Origin is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally. The company's annual revenues are EUR 5.0 billion and it employs 49,000 people. Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos Origin is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos Origin, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting. For more information, visit: http://www.atosorigin.com
SOURCE Atos Origin
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090210/DA68663LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Atos Origin
CONTACT: London 2012 Press Office, +44 (0)203 2012 100, pressoffice@london2012.com; or Caroline Crouch, +44 77 333 100 86, caroline.crouch@atosorigin.com
Web Site: http://www.olympic.org
WISeKey is Revolutionizing the Luxury World by Protecting Brands Hublot, Dior and Chris & Cris
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
WISeKey is Revolutionizing the Luxury World by Protecting Brands Hublot, Dior and Chris & Cris
GENEVA, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- WISeKey is revolutionizing the luxury world by protecting brands such as
Hublot, Dior and Chris & Cris with its patented Digital Brand Protection
Solutions. A completely new way of protecting luxury brands whilst fighting
counterfeiting, boosting sales, providing a private social network for brand
fanatics and offering a lifelong bond with the customer emerged this year at
Basel World. WISeKey's brand protection technology, WISeAuthentic, offers
personalized solutions for digitally identifying authentic brand items, and
also provides direct sales information to the manufacturer and allows control
over the grey market, is now used by luxury brands Chris & Cris, Dior, and
Hublot, with more and more brands joining the fight against counterfeiting.
The technology consists of creating an electronic guarantee certificate
with an algorithm, which contains the item identity code and is securely
stored on a SmartCard that also enables privileged access to a reserved space
on the brand's website. Sales outlets and clients are able to use the
SmartCard to check instantly online if the watch is genuine. This combination
provides a fail-safe solution, impossible to replicate, at a fraction of the
amount lost in sales due to counterfeits.
WISeKey has gone even further this time and developed a wearable solution
for Chris & Cris, a Spanish-based luxury garment company, which was announced
at MIT associating the luxury garment with an exclusive social network,
blending corporate identity and brand awareness in a new generation of VIP
social network.
Read the full article at:
http://www.swissstyle.com/wisekey-revolutionizing-luxury-world
Swiss Style Magazine
John Francois Beguin
Chairman
admin@swissstyle.com
ph: +41223044304
fax: +41223044300
Source: WISeKey SA
.
GENEVA, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- WISeKey is revolutionizing the luxury world by protecting brands such as
Hublot, Dior and Chris & Cris with its patented Digital Brand Protection
Solutions. A completely new way of protecting luxury brands whilst fighting
counterfeiting, boosting sales, providing a private social network for brand
fanatics and offering a lifelong bond with the customer emerged this year at
Basel World. WISeKey's brand protection technology, WISeAuthentic, offers
personalized solutions for digitally identifying authentic brand items, and
also provides direct sales information to the manufacturer and allows control
over the grey market, is now used by luxury brands Chris & Cris, Dior, and
Hublot, with more and more brands joining the fight against counterfeiting.
The technology consists of creating an electronic guarantee certificate
with an algorithm, which contains the item identity code and is securely
stored on a SmartCard that also enables privileged access to a reserved space
on the brand's website. Sales outlets and clients are able to use the
SmartCard to check instantly online if the watch is genuine. This combination
provides a fail-safe solution, impossible to replicate, at a fraction of the
amount lost in sales due to counterfeits.
WISeKey has gone even further this time and developed a wearable solution
for Chris & Cris, a Spanish-based luxury garment company, which was announced
at MIT associating the luxury garment with an exclusive social network,
blending corporate identity and brand awareness in a new generation of VIP
social network.
Read the full article at:
http://www.swissstyle.com/wisekey-revolutionizing-luxury-world
Swiss Style Magazine
John Francois Beguin
Chairman
admin@swissstyle.com
ph: +41223044304
fax: +41223044300
Source: WISeKey SA
.
AboveNet, EANTC and Equinix Complete Interoperability Tests for London to Frankfurt Network
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 5:56:01 AM
AboveNet, EANTC and Equinix Complete Interoperability Tests for London to Frankfurt Network
AboveNet Infrastructure Supports Carrier Ethernet Standards for Interoperability
WHITE PLAINS, New York and LONDON, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AboveNet, Inc. (NYSE:ABVT), a leading provider of high bandwidth
connectivity solutions, today announced its successful completion of real
world pan-European interoperability tests carried out by the European
Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC) across Equinix's Carrier Ethernet
Exchange (ECEE) platform between London and Frankfurt.
By participating in the EANTC tests, AboveNet has further validated its
product portfolio capabilities and compliance with MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum)
standards for quality and interoperability. By adding two new Equinix Carrier
Ethernet Exchange locations in Europe to its existing US connections provides
an even wider audience access to AboveNet's extensive Ethernet, VPN and IP
suite of products.
According to leading analysts, the growing demand for Ethernet services
is expected to reach $40 billion by 2015. Utilising the Equinix Carrier
Ethernet Exchange will provide AboveNet a platform to interconnect to other
exchange members for fast, scalable deployments.
"Equinix is delighted that AboveNet participated in the interoperability
testing process as it helps us demonstrate our leadership in the development
and deployment of Carrier Ethernet services," commented Jim Poole, General
Manager, Global Networks and Mobility at Equinix.
Brett Johnson, vice president, Business Development in Europe at AboveNet
commented, "AboveNet's successful completion of the interoperability testing
by EANTC coincides with a rapid acceleration of our Ethernet services and
network expansion across Europe."
"The interoperability test results prove our commitment to the
provisioning of Ethernet services through carrier exchange platforms. Our
customers will benefit as we will be able to rapidly deploy our services to
more locations and offer our customers the enhanced levels of service they
expect from AboveNet."
Equinix Carrier Ethernet Exchange is a global, network-neutral service
that improves quality and reduces the cost and complexity of facilitating
transactions between Layer 2 Ethernet networks.
EANTC, based in Berlin, Germany, offers independent telecom network test
services including interoperability and performance testing across multiple
platforms. AboveNet supplied its eWAN service between London & Frankfurt
enabling EANTC to build and test both point to point and point to multipoint
network topologies, proving carrier Ethernet interoperability in a pan
European environment.
About AboveNet
AboveNet, Inc. is a leading provider of high bandwidth connectivity
solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key
network and IP services in and between top U.S. and European markets.
AboveNet's network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial and
legal services, media, health care, retail and government. More information
is available at http://www.above.net
Source: AboveNet Inc.
Contact Information: Melissa Miller, AboveNet Public Relations UK, +44(0)20-7220-3856, mmiller@above.net; Kristen Hyland, AboveNet Public Relations, +1-914-993-1250, khyland@above.net
AboveNet Infrastructure Supports Carrier Ethernet Standards for Interoperability
WHITE PLAINS, New York and LONDON, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AboveNet, Inc. (NYSE:ABVT), a leading provider of high bandwidth
connectivity solutions, today announced its successful completion of real
world pan-European interoperability tests carried out by the European
Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC) across Equinix's Carrier Ethernet
Exchange (ECEE) platform between London and Frankfurt.
By participating in the EANTC tests, AboveNet has further validated its
product portfolio capabilities and compliance with MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum)
standards for quality and interoperability. By adding two new Equinix Carrier
Ethernet Exchange locations in Europe to its existing US connections provides
an even wider audience access to AboveNet's extensive Ethernet, VPN and IP
suite of products.
According to leading analysts, the growing demand for Ethernet services
is expected to reach $40 billion by 2015. Utilising the Equinix Carrier
Ethernet Exchange will provide AboveNet a platform to interconnect to other
exchange members for fast, scalable deployments.
"Equinix is delighted that AboveNet participated in the interoperability
testing process as it helps us demonstrate our leadership in the development
and deployment of Carrier Ethernet services," commented Jim Poole, General
Manager, Global Networks and Mobility at Equinix.
Brett Johnson, vice president, Business Development in Europe at AboveNet
commented, "AboveNet's successful completion of the interoperability testing
by EANTC coincides with a rapid acceleration of our Ethernet services and
network expansion across Europe."
"The interoperability test results prove our commitment to the
provisioning of Ethernet services through carrier exchange platforms. Our
customers will benefit as we will be able to rapidly deploy our services to
more locations and offer our customers the enhanced levels of service they
expect from AboveNet."
Equinix Carrier Ethernet Exchange is a global, network-neutral service
that improves quality and reduces the cost and complexity of facilitating
transactions between Layer 2 Ethernet networks.
EANTC, based in Berlin, Germany, offers independent telecom network test
services including interoperability and performance testing across multiple
platforms. AboveNet supplied its eWAN service between London & Frankfurt
enabling EANTC to build and test both point to point and point to multipoint
network topologies, proving carrier Ethernet interoperability in a pan
European environment.
About AboveNet
AboveNet, Inc. is a leading provider of high bandwidth connectivity
solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key
network and IP services in and between top U.S. and European markets.
AboveNet's network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial and
legal services, media, health care, retail and government. More information
is available at http://www.above.net
Source: AboveNet Inc.
Contact Information: Melissa Miller, AboveNet Public Relations UK, +44(0)20-7220-3856, mmiller@above.net; Kristen Hyland, AboveNet Public Relations, +1-914-993-1250, khyland@above.net
NetLine, the Largest B2B Content Syndication Network, Launches Powerful New iPad App
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 5:21:01 AM
NetLine, the Largest B2B Content Syndication Network, Launches Powerful New iPad App
TradePub.com's Free Business Information & Resources Library Application to Feature Exclusive Content
LOS GATOS, Calif., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NetLine Corporation, one of the foremost global business lead generation providers, has expanded its mobile content syndication network with the release of its new TradePub.com application for the Apple iPad.
TradePub.com, a division of NetLine, provides free valuable business content for hundreds of industries, including analyst reports, whitepapers, eBooks, trade publications, webinars, tutorials and more. The new mobile app allows users to select and download PDFs directly to their iPad, allowing them to save and read them at their convenience.
"This is a huge step forward for our mobile users. We're thrilled to offer them so much compelling content for free in such a convenient and easy-to-navigate environment," said David Fortino, Vice-President of Audience Development for NetLine. "The addition of offline PDF viewing is of particular importance for professionals on the go."
Partnering with Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL), NetLine's TradePub.com iPad sponsorship will enable new iPad users to have exclusive access to contextually relevant Oracle business content.
NetLine offers the lead gen industry's most comprehensive lifecycle customer acquisition platform, integrating e-mail, internet, and social media, and continues to expand its applications for mobile users, giving them broader access to content anywhere, anytime. In July 2009, NetLine partnered with Research in Motion's Viigo business unit to provide the first business content syndication on the Blackberry Smartphone platform. In February 2011, the TradePub.com iPhone app was launched. Android and Windows 7 platforms will soon be released.
"With our newest TradePub.com application for the iPad, NetLine can now reach and captivate an extensive new audience segment, and continue to expand our clients' success beyond the traditional web," said Robert Alvin, CEO and Chairman of NetLine.
About NetLine Corporation
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, privately-held NetLine Corporation is the industry's premier B2B lead generation provider, with the most comprehensive lifecycle customer acquisition platform. Designed to improve sales performance, NetLine's global reach and quality leads has attracted clients such as Hewlett Packard, Arrow, Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Oracle, VeriSign, SAP and IBM. More information is available at NetLine.com or 408-340-2200.
NetLine and Tradepub.com are trademarks of NetLine Corporation. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE NetLine Corporation
NetLine Corporation
CONTACT: Kevin Sanchez, +1-415-227-1150, ext. 110, kevin@hollenbeckassociates.com, for NetLine Corporation
Web Site: http://www.NetLine.com
TradePub.com's Free Business Information & Resources Library Application to Feature Exclusive Content
LOS GATOS, Calif., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NetLine Corporation, one of the foremost global business lead generation providers, has expanded its mobile content syndication network with the release of its new TradePub.com application for the Apple iPad.
TradePub.com, a division of NetLine, provides free valuable business content for hundreds of industries, including analyst reports, whitepapers, eBooks, trade publications, webinars, tutorials and more. The new mobile app allows users to select and download PDFs directly to their iPad, allowing them to save and read them at their convenience.
"This is a huge step forward for our mobile users. We're thrilled to offer them so much compelling content for free in such a convenient and easy-to-navigate environment," said David Fortino, Vice-President of Audience Development for NetLine. "The addition of offline PDF viewing is of particular importance for professionals on the go."
Partnering with Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL), NetLine's TradePub.com iPad sponsorship will enable new iPad users to have exclusive access to contextually relevant Oracle business content.
NetLine offers the lead gen industry's most comprehensive lifecycle customer acquisition platform, integrating e-mail, internet, and social media, and continues to expand its applications for mobile users, giving them broader access to content anywhere, anytime. In July 2009, NetLine partnered with Research in Motion's Viigo business unit to provide the first business content syndication on the Blackberry Smartphone platform. In February 2011, the TradePub.com iPhone app was launched. Android and Windows 7 platforms will soon be released.
"With our newest TradePub.com application for the iPad, NetLine can now reach and captivate an extensive new audience segment, and continue to expand our clients' success beyond the traditional web," said Robert Alvin, CEO and Chairman of NetLine.
About NetLine Corporation
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, privately-held NetLine Corporation is the industry's premier B2B lead generation provider, with the most comprehensive lifecycle customer acquisition platform. Designed to improve sales performance, NetLine's global reach and quality leads has attracted clients such as Hewlett Packard, Arrow, Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Oracle, VeriSign, SAP and IBM. More information is available at NetLine.com or 408-340-2200.
NetLine and Tradepub.com are trademarks of NetLine Corporation. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE NetLine Corporation
NetLine Corporation
CONTACT: Kevin Sanchez, +1-415-227-1150, ext. 110, kevin@hollenbeckassociates.com, for NetLine Corporation
Web Site: http://www.NetLine.com
CouponCabin.com Launches New Features
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 5:00:01 AM
CouponCabin.com Launches New Features
Users Can Now See Coupon History, Trust Guaranteed Offers
CHICAGO, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CouponCabin.com, a leading online coupon website, has recently launched a few new features that give shoppers additional insight on a particular coupon.
When a shopper hovers their mouse over a coupon, they'll now be able to see a mini-report showing the click trend for that coupon, along with other important details including:
-- Coupon Details
-- Expiration Date
-- Average Savings
-- Added Date
CouponCabin also recently launched a "Best of the Best" page, which only lists coupons that are the best that store has offered in a given period of time. For more information, please visit http://www.couponcabin.com/best-since.htm.
"We are constantly working with our merchant partners to secure deep discounts for our users," said Scott Kluth, Founder and CEO of CouponCabin.com. "The 'Best of the Best' page allows users to see our best coupons all in one place. Plus, it highlights that we are continuing to add better and better coupon content every day."
Kluth founded the company in August 2003 with 150 stores and 1,000 coupons. Since then, the site has grown to more than 3,200 stores and 155,000 coupons. In the first quarter of 2011, CouponCabin shoppers have saved more than an estimated $22,000,000 by using CouponCabin.com. The most popular categories so far this year have been department stores, food and wine and shoes.
"We are seeing more repeat traffic because people simply don't want to pay full price anymore," said Scott Kluth, Founder and CEO of CouponCabin.com. "One thing that sets us apart from the rest is that we are now guaranteeing that many of our offers will work. If one doesn't, we'll buy you dinner!"
"Shopping online has never been easier - or more rewarding," added Kluth. "Plus, with the recent surge in gas prices, online shopping offers a great gas-saving alternative."
For more information, please visit http://www.couponcabin.com.
About CouponCabin.com
CouponCabin.com offers online coupon codes, printable coupons, grocery coupons and local coupons without requiring its users to share any personal information. The site has grown from 150 stores and 1,000 offers in 2003 to 3,000+ online stores with more than 150,000 offers. CouponCabin.com offers live chat help, a weekly newsletter highlighting the latest top deals, coupon alerts and much more. The average CouponCabin.com shopper spends 80 seconds on the site and saves $19 per order. For more information, please visit http://www.CouponCabin.com.
SOURCE CouponCabin.com
CouponCabin.com
CONTACT: Lauren Boukas of CouponCabin.com, +1-312-386-7842, lauren@couponcabin.net
Web Site: http://www.couponcabin.com
Users Can Now See Coupon History, Trust Guaranteed Offers
CHICAGO, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CouponCabin.com, a leading online coupon website, has recently launched a few new features that give shoppers additional insight on a particular coupon.
When a shopper hovers their mouse over a coupon, they'll now be able to see a mini-report showing the click trend for that coupon, along with other important details including:
-- Coupon Details
-- Expiration Date
-- Average Savings
-- Added Date
CouponCabin also recently launched a "Best of the Best" page, which only lists coupons that are the best that store has offered in a given period of time. For more information, please visit http://www.couponcabin.com/best-since.htm.
"We are constantly working with our merchant partners to secure deep discounts for our users," said Scott Kluth, Founder and CEO of CouponCabin.com. "The 'Best of the Best' page allows users to see our best coupons all in one place. Plus, it highlights that we are continuing to add better and better coupon content every day."
Kluth founded the company in August 2003 with 150 stores and 1,000 coupons. Since then, the site has grown to more than 3,200 stores and 155,000 coupons. In the first quarter of 2011, CouponCabin shoppers have saved more than an estimated $22,000,000 by using CouponCabin.com. The most popular categories so far this year have been department stores, food and wine and shoes.
"We are seeing more repeat traffic because people simply don't want to pay full price anymore," said Scott Kluth, Founder and CEO of CouponCabin.com. "One thing that sets us apart from the rest is that we are now guaranteeing that many of our offers will work. If one doesn't, we'll buy you dinner!"
"Shopping online has never been easier - or more rewarding," added Kluth. "Plus, with the recent surge in gas prices, online shopping offers a great gas-saving alternative."
For more information, please visit http://www.couponcabin.com.
About CouponCabin.com
CouponCabin.com offers online coupon codes, printable coupons, grocery coupons and local coupons without requiring its users to share any personal information. The site has grown from 150 stores and 1,000 offers in 2003 to 3,000+ online stores with more than 150,000 offers. CouponCabin.com offers live chat help, a weekly newsletter highlighting the latest top deals, coupon alerts and much more. The average CouponCabin.com shopper spends 80 seconds on the site and saves $19 per order. For more information, please visit http://www.CouponCabin.com.
SOURCE CouponCabin.com
CouponCabin.com
CONTACT: Lauren Boukas of CouponCabin.com, +1-312-386-7842, lauren@couponcabin.net
Web Site: http://www.couponcabin.com
World Premier: RYB Launches ELIOT(R), the First Wireless Detection and Communication System for Piping Networks and Underground Assets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 4:56:01 AM
World Premier: RYB Launches ELIOT(R), the First Wireless Detection and Communication System for Piping Networks and Underground Assets
PARIS, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- RYB, the French leader in utility networks and piping unveiled
the first technology solution that enables detection and communication for
underground assets, at the Gastech conference in Amsterdam (March 21 - 24,
2011). Developed in collaboration with CEA-Leti, this unique RFID technology
revolutionizes safety, monitoring, and maintenance for gas, energy, and
dangerous matter networks, thereby significantly reducing the risk of
industrial accidents in these areas.
The risk of industrial accidents is a serious consideration in
the gas and energy sectors, as well as for dangerous liquid transport in
general. One of the critical aspects of these activities is related to the
piping and underground networks used to carry various resources and matter.
Numerous industrial accidents, sometimes with serious consequences, are
directly caused by the involuntary cutting or breakage of poorly identified
underground pipes. The reality of this situation is most often due to
incomplete network maps, or by the fact that techniques for locating pipes
are complex and generally difficult to perform in the field.
In order to resolve this major issue, RYB has worked with
CEA-Leti to develop the first complete wireless detection and communication
system designed for underground networks: ELIOT(R), (equipment for
localization and identification by object technology) -
http://www.eliot-tech.com.
Dedicated to detecting networks, this technology represents a
major breakthrough for monitoring and maintaining networks, as well as
reducing industrial risks and costs related to networks that are broken
during works. The system provides advanced traceability for underground
networks, both for infrastructure resource management and maintenance.
The new generation of RFID technology developed by RYB and
CEA-Leti, protected by international patents, offers the following features:
- Detection up to 1.5 meters underground, providing accuracy
within a few centimeters.
- Support for harsh network environments for detection,
localization, and reading of information stored on a chip: networks covered
by all types of ground (tar, sand, dirt, rocks, dry, wet, etc.), or submerged
underwater (such as in the water table).
- Instant feedback.
- Information storage: detected network type (application),
manufacturing date, installation date, serial number, diameter, nominal
pressure, etc.
- Tags with no power supply requirement, integrated directly
in the fitting or pipe, or as standalone electronic markers.
- A simple reading system with an adapted antenna, compatible
with products available on the market.
- A signal measured on the surface precisely describes the
detecting pipe, thus avoiding interference in case of multiple nearby
networks.
The new-generation RFID tags are integrated directly in piping
or network parts using the patented process. Information specific to each
type of piping is embedded onto each tag.
Standalone markers can be used to identify already existing underground
works.
"We are pleased to have successfully met the technical
challenge of developing this detection and autonomous communication
technology, specifically adapted for piping and underground networks. This
solution is unique in the world today. This development effort required over
three years of close collaboration with CEA-Leti, involving research on
numerous potential options and over one million Euros in investment. A new
era has now arrived for underground network-related works. The ELIOT solution
meets operator needs for gas and energy networks, as well as for the
transport of dangerous matter in general, making it easier to monitor and
maintain underground works and significantly reduce the risk of major
industrial accidents in many sectors," explains Marc-Antoine Blin, General
Manager of RYB.
Tests were also performed on the GDF-Suez group's experimental
platform. GDF-Suez, a major player in gas and water distribution, provided
expertise in terms of the major issues in the field, enabling RYB / CEA-Leti
to properly adapt the technical solution to real-world operational
requirements.
About RYB
Founded in 1962 in Isère, France, RYB is the French leading
provider of Polyethylene piping systems. The company is a major European
player in the field of water, gas, and electricity transport, as well as
telecommunications.
With two industrial sites and a specialized subsidiary, RYB
has grown rapidly over the past seven years, literally doubling in size
during this period. Transforming nearly 25,000 tons of polyolefins, the
company produces some 50,000 kilometers of pipes and networks each year.
RYB is certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
The company's continual investment in research and
development, accompanied by adapted material and human resources, has enabled
it to innovate effectively in fast changing markets.
RYB key figures:
- 3 sites in France: two production sites and a subsidiary
specializing in renewable energy
- 130 employees, including 80 industrial jobs
- 40 million Euros turnover in 2010, an increase of 25%
A complete range of HDPE network and piping solutions, up to
1,000 mm
PRESS CONTACT - AMALTHEA - http://www.amalthea.fr
Clément Moulet - Tel: +33-4-26-23-41-55 - Email: cmoulet@amalthea.fr
Source: RYB
PRESS CONTACT - AMALTHEA - http://www.amalthea.fr; Clément Moulet - Tel: +33-4-26-23-41-55 - Email: cmoulet@amalthea.fr
PARIS, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- RYB, the French leader in utility networks and piping unveiled
the first technology solution that enables detection and communication for
underground assets, at the Gastech conference in Amsterdam (March 21 - 24,
2011). Developed in collaboration with CEA-Leti, this unique RFID technology
revolutionizes safety, monitoring, and maintenance for gas, energy, and
dangerous matter networks, thereby significantly reducing the risk of
industrial accidents in these areas.
The risk of industrial accidents is a serious consideration in
the gas and energy sectors, as well as for dangerous liquid transport in
general. One of the critical aspects of these activities is related to the
piping and underground networks used to carry various resources and matter.
Numerous industrial accidents, sometimes with serious consequences, are
directly caused by the involuntary cutting or breakage of poorly identified
underground pipes. The reality of this situation is most often due to
incomplete network maps, or by the fact that techniques for locating pipes
are complex and generally difficult to perform in the field.
In order to resolve this major issue, RYB has worked with
CEA-Leti to develop the first complete wireless detection and communication
system designed for underground networks: ELIOT(R), (equipment for
localization and identification by object technology) -
http://www.eliot-tech.com.
Dedicated to detecting networks, this technology represents a
major breakthrough for monitoring and maintaining networks, as well as
reducing industrial risks and costs related to networks that are broken
during works. The system provides advanced traceability for underground
networks, both for infrastructure resource management and maintenance.
The new generation of RFID technology developed by RYB and
CEA-Leti, protected by international patents, offers the following features:
- Detection up to 1.5 meters underground, providing accuracy
within a few centimeters.
- Support for harsh network environments for detection,
localization, and reading of information stored on a chip: networks covered
by all types of ground (tar, sand, dirt, rocks, dry, wet, etc.), or submerged
underwater (such as in the water table).
- Instant feedback.
- Information storage: detected network type (application),
manufacturing date, installation date, serial number, diameter, nominal
pressure, etc.
- Tags with no power supply requirement, integrated directly
in the fitting or pipe, or as standalone electronic markers.
- A simple reading system with an adapted antenna, compatible
with products available on the market.
- A signal measured on the surface precisely describes the
detecting pipe, thus avoiding interference in case of multiple nearby
networks.
The new-generation RFID tags are integrated directly in piping
or network parts using the patented process. Information specific to each
type of piping is embedded onto each tag.
Standalone markers can be used to identify already existing underground
works.
"We are pleased to have successfully met the technical
challenge of developing this detection and autonomous communication
technology, specifically adapted for piping and underground networks. This
solution is unique in the world today. This development effort required over
three years of close collaboration with CEA-Leti, involving research on
numerous potential options and over one million Euros in investment. A new
era has now arrived for underground network-related works. The ELIOT solution
meets operator needs for gas and energy networks, as well as for the
transport of dangerous matter in general, making it easier to monitor and
maintain underground works and significantly reduce the risk of major
industrial accidents in many sectors," explains Marc-Antoine Blin, General
Manager of RYB.
Tests were also performed on the GDF-Suez group's experimental
platform. GDF-Suez, a major player in gas and water distribution, provided
expertise in terms of the major issues in the field, enabling RYB / CEA-Leti
to properly adapt the technical solution to real-world operational
requirements.
About RYB
Founded in 1962 in Isère, France, RYB is the French leading
provider of Polyethylene piping systems. The company is a major European
player in the field of water, gas, and electricity transport, as well as
telecommunications.
With two industrial sites and a specialized subsidiary, RYB
has grown rapidly over the past seven years, literally doubling in size
during this period. Transforming nearly 25,000 tons of polyolefins, the
company produces some 50,000 kilometers of pipes and networks each year.
RYB is certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
The company's continual investment in research and
development, accompanied by adapted material and human resources, has enabled
it to innovate effectively in fast changing markets.
RYB key figures:
- 3 sites in France: two production sites and a subsidiary
specializing in renewable energy
- 130 employees, including 80 industrial jobs
- 40 million Euros turnover in 2010, an increase of 25%
A complete range of HDPE network and piping solutions, up to
1,000 mm
PRESS CONTACT - AMALTHEA - http://www.amalthea.fr
Clément Moulet - Tel: +33-4-26-23-41-55 - Email: cmoulet@amalthea.fr
Source: RYB
PRESS CONTACT - AMALTHEA - http://www.amalthea.fr; Clément Moulet - Tel: +33-4-26-23-41-55 - Email: cmoulet@amalthea.fr
Reducing I/O's in Your Data Centre
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 4:28:01 AM
Reducing I/O's in Your Data Centre
LONDON, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Improving Storage Sub-System Performance
Data Centre efficiency could be well defined as the streamlining of any
task, operation, infrastructure etc, to maximise usefulness and minimise
waste. Streamlining data centres by effectively addressing and handling
performance related issues caused by the inherent problem in any NTFS file
system, is vital to ensure up-time and consistent performance throughout.
NEW in Diskeeper(R) 2011 - "Efficiency Mode" and "Instant Defrag(TM)
technologies"
With Intelliwrite(R) fragmentation prevention technology found in
Diskeeper, systems are protected against fragmentation caused by the NTFS
file system. Conclusive tests with Diskeeper proved elimination of 85 percent
or more during the initial file write.
The files that slip through are immediately handled by the new Instant
Defrag feature. This avoids time-consuming, whole-volume analysis in order to
determine what recently written data needs to be defragmented and saves
valuable system resources which can then be used by other
applications/processes.
New Efficiency Mode addresses fragmentation solely from a performance
perspective - marginal fragmentation having no impact on performance need not
be addressed. Prioritising for speed and performance on computer systems is a
far more cost effective approach. Efficient Mode offers the greatest net gain
in system I/O resource savings ever available.
Algorithms in Diskeeper 2011 also track the I/O activity on a system, and
can estimate the overall I/Os saved (due to removing fragmentation) with
time-based data available in the Dashboard and cumulative statistics in the
History section. It is smart enough to detect fragmentation that is a problem
and targets it for priority handling. Since it addresses only problem
fragmentation it eliminates the unnecessary extra effort to get to a state of
zero total fragments - peak performance is rapidly restored.
The new Efficient Mode is designed to minimize the I/O activity of the
defragmentation process, while restoring and maintaining peak disk/file
performance for users and applications. Reduction in I/Os automatically
correspond to better performance within the storage sub system, again
improving the overall performance.
New Storage Environments
Since most fragmentation is prevented in the first place, and only the
necessary fragmentation is handled later, in real world this is also
technically ideal for storage environments using Thin Provisioning or
Copy-on-Write solutions that would require activity (e.g., a snapshot/
replication) for file movement generated via defragmentation.
Time loss is exponential when larger numbers are involved. The speed in
which systems perform and remain on-line in any IT environment must be
priority number one. Diskeeper 2011 brings to the market the only effective
technology which now prevents and handles fragmentation in real-time.
Download free 30 day trial ware at http://www.diskeeper.com
Source: Diskeeper Corporation Europe
Media Contact: Dorian Culmer, Email: d.culmer@diskeeper.co.uk, Phone: +44(0)1293-763290
LONDON, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Improving Storage Sub-System Performance
Data Centre efficiency could be well defined as the streamlining of any
task, operation, infrastructure etc, to maximise usefulness and minimise
waste. Streamlining data centres by effectively addressing and handling
performance related issues caused by the inherent problem in any NTFS file
system, is vital to ensure up-time and consistent performance throughout.
NEW in Diskeeper(R) 2011 - "Efficiency Mode" and "Instant Defrag(TM)
technologies"
With Intelliwrite(R) fragmentation prevention technology found in
Diskeeper, systems are protected against fragmentation caused by the NTFS
file system. Conclusive tests with Diskeeper proved elimination of 85 percent
or more during the initial file write.
The files that slip through are immediately handled by the new Instant
Defrag feature. This avoids time-consuming, whole-volume analysis in order to
determine what recently written data needs to be defragmented and saves
valuable system resources which can then be used by other
applications/processes.
New Efficiency Mode addresses fragmentation solely from a performance
perspective - marginal fragmentation having no impact on performance need not
be addressed. Prioritising for speed and performance on computer systems is a
far more cost effective approach. Efficient Mode offers the greatest net gain
in system I/O resource savings ever available.
Algorithms in Diskeeper 2011 also track the I/O activity on a system, and
can estimate the overall I/Os saved (due to removing fragmentation) with
time-based data available in the Dashboard and cumulative statistics in the
History section. It is smart enough to detect fragmentation that is a problem
and targets it for priority handling. Since it addresses only problem
fragmentation it eliminates the unnecessary extra effort to get to a state of
zero total fragments - peak performance is rapidly restored.
The new Efficient Mode is designed to minimize the I/O activity of the
defragmentation process, while restoring and maintaining peak disk/file
performance for users and applications. Reduction in I/Os automatically
correspond to better performance within the storage sub system, again
improving the overall performance.
New Storage Environments
Since most fragmentation is prevented in the first place, and only the
necessary fragmentation is handled later, in real world this is also
technically ideal for storage environments using Thin Provisioning or
Copy-on-Write solutions that would require activity (e.g., a snapshot/
replication) for file movement generated via defragmentation.
Time loss is exponential when larger numbers are involved. The speed in
which systems perform and remain on-line in any IT environment must be
priority number one. Diskeeper 2011 brings to the market the only effective
technology which now prevents and handles fragmentation in real-time.
Download free 30 day trial ware at http://www.diskeeper.com
Source: Diskeeper Corporation Europe
Media Contact: Dorian Culmer, Email: d.culmer@diskeeper.co.uk, Phone: +44(0)1293-763290
Mirial Strengthens its Presence in Europe With New Danish Reseller Vivoda
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 4:00:01 AM
Mirial Strengthens its Presence in Europe With New Danish Reseller Vivoda
MILAN, Italy, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Mirial, Italian provider of products and solutions for audio and
video communication over convergent networks, announced today that it has
entered distribution agreement with Vivoda, a Danish provider of video
conferencing solutions.
Vivoda will distribute Mirial's video desktop and mobile products
in Denmark. The portfolio will include ClearSea, the only professional
desktop and mobile video conferencing solution offering a client for PC and
Mac as well as for Android and iOS devices, including the brand new iPad2,
with the ability to connect to any standards-based H.323/SIP equipment, and
the standalone Mirial Softphone.
"Working with local partners who can provide support and
expertise is essential for our international growth" said Cristoforo Mione,
VP Marketing at Mirial. "With the inclusion Vivoda in the list of our
resellers we added a new node to our European network."
For further information visit http://www.mirial.com and
http://www.vivoda.dk.
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 resellers worldwide. For
further information: http://www.mirial.com
About Vivoda
VIVODA delivers IT solutions since 2007 and has specialized in providing
video conferencing solutions to small, medium and large enterprise,
educational institutions and public companies. To learn more please visit
http://www.vivoda.dk
Chiara Menesatti, press@mirial.com, +39-0226627811
Source: Mirial
Chiara Menesatti, press@mirial.com, +39-0226627811
MILAN, Italy, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Mirial, Italian provider of products and solutions for audio and
video communication over convergent networks, announced today that it has
entered distribution agreement with Vivoda, a Danish provider of video
conferencing solutions.
Vivoda will distribute Mirial's video desktop and mobile products
in Denmark. The portfolio will include ClearSea, the only professional
desktop and mobile video conferencing solution offering a client for PC and
Mac as well as for Android and iOS devices, including the brand new iPad2,
with the ability to connect to any standards-based H.323/SIP equipment, and
the standalone Mirial Softphone.
"Working with local partners who can provide support and
expertise is essential for our international growth" said Cristoforo Mione,
VP Marketing at Mirial. "With the inclusion Vivoda in the list of our
resellers we added a new node to our European network."
For further information visit http://www.mirial.com and
http://www.vivoda.dk.
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 resellers worldwide. For
further information: http://www.mirial.com
About Vivoda
VIVODA delivers IT solutions since 2007 and has specialized in providing
video conferencing solutions to small, medium and large enterprise,
educational institutions and public companies. To learn more please visit
http://www.vivoda.dk
Chiara Menesatti, press@mirial.com, +39-0226627811
Source: Mirial
Chiara Menesatti, press@mirial.com, +39-0226627811
TelChina and China Mobile to Build Mobile Payment Solution With .tel
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
TelChina and China Mobile to Build Mobile Payment Solution With .tel
LONDON, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Telnic Limited (http://telnic.tel), the registry operator for
the .tel top level domain (TLD), today announced that its regional partner
TelChina (http://telchina.tel) and China Mobile (
http://www.chinamobileltd.com/), one of the world's largest mobile phone
companies, have entered into a strategic relationship to develop Mobile-Pay
services on the .tel platform.
Lucy Wang, CEO of TelChina, said: "As .tel combines advantages
of both the Internet and telecommunications, it will be able to provide an
efficient and integrated communications platform for customers of China
Mobile in the future. The engagement levels of .tel owners will also bring
new vitality to Mobile-Pay, attracting more people to use their mobile phones
in making payments, which in turn will increase revenues for operators."
Project development will be divided into several phases. The
first phase is expected to be live in early May, which will enable China
Mobile customers to purchase and renew their .tel names via a Mobile-Pay
portal using their mobile devices. Following the implementation of the mobile
payment solution, users will also be able to use their China Mobile credits
to pay in part or full for their .tel names later this year.
Mr. Xie Gang, China Mobile's Mobile-Pay spokes person said:
"Mobile-Pay is migrating from its 1.0 era, which is mainly based on SMS, to
its 2.0 era, which is based on WAP and sensor-based terminals. This
collaboration with TelChina will not only help customers simplify the payment
process, but also provide an optimized platform for China Mobile services. On
this platform, users will not have to log on to various websites for payment,
but accomplish it through the clicking of a Mobile-Pay link on a .tel page."
China Mobile will also create a dedicated channel for .tel
users to easily pay for online purchases and paying for utility bills and
cable TV subscriptions. As a key e-commerce project supported by the country,
China Mobile's Mobile-Pay enjoys a unique advantage. Utilizing China Mobile's
PSTN and IP network, through web, SMS, WAP and IVR interfaces, users can
fulfill e-commerce operations such as opening an account, checking their
balance, submitting payments and withdrawing cash, without queuing in line at
a counter and filling in complex paperwork.
About TelChina - http://telchina.tel - Media Contact: Terry Zhang -
http://zhangtianlei.tel
About Telnic - http://about.telnic.tel - Media Contact: news@telnic.org
Source: Telnic Limited
.
LONDON, April 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Telnic Limited (http://telnic.tel), the registry operator for
the .tel top level domain (TLD), today announced that its regional partner
TelChina (http://telchina.tel) and China Mobile (
http://www.chinamobileltd.com/), one of the world's largest mobile phone
companies, have entered into a strategic relationship to develop Mobile-Pay
services on the .tel platform.
Lucy Wang, CEO of TelChina, said: "As .tel combines advantages
of both the Internet and telecommunications, it will be able to provide an
efficient and integrated communications platform for customers of China
Mobile in the future. The engagement levels of .tel owners will also bring
new vitality to Mobile-Pay, attracting more people to use their mobile phones
in making payments, which in turn will increase revenues for operators."
Project development will be divided into several phases. The
first phase is expected to be live in early May, which will enable China
Mobile customers to purchase and renew their .tel names via a Mobile-Pay
portal using their mobile devices. Following the implementation of the mobile
payment solution, users will also be able to use their China Mobile credits
to pay in part or full for their .tel names later this year.
Mr. Xie Gang, China Mobile's Mobile-Pay spokes person said:
"Mobile-Pay is migrating from its 1.0 era, which is mainly based on SMS, to
its 2.0 era, which is based on WAP and sensor-based terminals. This
collaboration with TelChina will not only help customers simplify the payment
process, but also provide an optimized platform for China Mobile services. On
this platform, users will not have to log on to various websites for payment,
but accomplish it through the clicking of a Mobile-Pay link on a .tel page."
China Mobile will also create a dedicated channel for .tel
users to easily pay for online purchases and paying for utility bills and
cable TV subscriptions. As a key e-commerce project supported by the country,
China Mobile's Mobile-Pay enjoys a unique advantage. Utilizing China Mobile's
PSTN and IP network, through web, SMS, WAP and IVR interfaces, users can
fulfill e-commerce operations such as opening an account, checking their
balance, submitting payments and withdrawing cash, without queuing in line at
a counter and filling in complex paperwork.
About TelChina - http://telchina.tel - Media Contact: Terry Zhang -
http://zhangtianlei.tel
About Telnic - http://about.telnic.tel - Media Contact: news@telnic.org
Source: Telnic Limited
.
Objet Revolutionizes 3D Printing with New Advanced Materials
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 2:56:01 AM
Objet Revolutionizes 3D Printing with New Advanced Materials
Now available: ABS-like material for simulating engineering plastics, clear transparent material and rigid white material for all-round application use
REHOVOT, Israel, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, has announced today the commercial availability of three new advanced materials, a new ABS-like Digital Material (RGD5160-DM), a new clear transparent material (Objet VeroClear), and a new addition to the Objet Vero family; the Objet VeroWhitePlus.
With these new additions, the number of Objet 3D printing materials is brought to a total of 65, including 51 composite materials (Digital Materials), for a wide range of rapid prototyping purposes, covering from realistic product visualization all the way to advanced functional verification.
The Objet ABS-like Digital Material is a high-impact (65-80J/m or 1.22-1.50 ft lb/in), high-temperature-resistant (65 degrees C or 149 degrees F and after thermal post treatment 90 degrees C or 194 degrees F) material ideal for manufacturers and engineers looking to functionally simulate products made of ABS-grade engineering plastics, including snap-fit parts, durable and movable parts and products requiring drop-testing.
The Objet Clear material provides clear optical and visual transparency combined with great dimensional stability enabling designers to simulate PMMA in glass-like applications such as lighting cases, lenses and cosmetics containers.
The Objet VeroWhitePlus all-round general purpose material that was recently released for Objet's desktop family 3D printers is now available for the Objet Eden professional line of 3D printers and the Objet Connex line of multi-material 3D printers. The Objet VeroWhitePlus is ideal for fit and form testing for a wide range of industries and for validating model design.
Maximilian Loerzel, Managing Director for Schroeter, a Germany-based service bureau, commented on the performance of the new materials for the company's automotive customers, "Both the ABS-like material and the clear transparent material are exactly what we, in the automotive industry, are looking for and are essential for the rapid prototyping of our show car. The ABS-like material, with its heat resistance, toughness and flexibility, is well-suited for simulating outdoor applications, while the clear transparent material arrived just in time for the automotive lighting revolution, enabling us to simulate PlexiGlass final parts, including light guides, lamps, display panels and more."
Michael Ruckner, Head of CAD/CAM Rapid Prototyping Department for Volke Entwicklungsring GmbH, says, "The use of latest technologies is our top priority. Thanks to Objet's Connex500 with the new digital materials we are able to accelerate the production of ABS-like parts by up to 50%."
Gary Miller, Head of Rapid Prototyping at IPF, a service bureau in the UK, adds, "I can see huge potential for the new Objet VeroClear material, particularly within the consumer electronics sector. During the beta testing we had great success producing clear screens, casing and housing for electronics. The new clear material allows LED lights to be easily seen within the casings and housings. Objet has considerable advantages over other technologies as well as cutting timescales dramatically. It sounds like a simple requirement, but I doubt others could compete on all these aspects of the job."
Availability
-- Objet VeroWhitePlus, recently launched for the Desktop family of 3D
printers is now available for the Objet Connex and the Objet Eden 3D
printing systems. (Availability initially limited to specific regions).
-- Objet VeroClear is now available for the Objet Connex and the Objet
EdenV 3D printing systems.
-- Objet ABS-like material (RGD5160-DM) is now available for the Objet
Connex500 multi-material 3D printers. (For existing customers, operating
this material requires the installation of an upgrade kit to the
existing Objet 3D printer).
DISCLAIMER: Objet Geometries Ltd. ("Objet") does not guarantee the final release and availability of materials, products and/or features referred to herein. Materials will be released subject to Objet's sole discretion. Not all released materials are currently available for all platforms/systems. Objet will update its website further to releases become available and/or compatible with specific platforms/systems.
About Objet Geometries
Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3-dimensional printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of new products.
Objet's ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet24 and Objet30 desktop 3D printers are based on Objet's patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. The Objet Connex multi-material family is based on Objet's PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet's FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.
Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies, in multiple industries such as dental, medical, medical devices, education, consumer electronics, automotive, toys, consumer goods, and footwear industries.
Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions. For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog.
Objet, Quadra, QuadraTempo, PolyJet, FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden 260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager, Objet Studio, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroWhite, VeroBlack, VeroGray, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet Matrix and ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Objet Media Contacts
USA UK Objet
Robyn Stein or Sharon
Horowitz Dave Chandler Arita Mattsoff
UK BespokeObjet
Gabbegroup Geometries
Tel. +1 212 220 4444 Tel: +44 1737 215200 Tel. +972 8 931 4314
Email. E-mail. Email.
Sharon.horowitz@gabbe.com claire@bespoke.co.uk arita@objet.com
Asia Pacific Japan China
Jenny Chan Masaya Takahama Dong Chen
The Hoffman Agency, The Hoffman Agency,
The Hoffman Agency Japan China
Tel. +86 21 6391
Tel: +81 3 2231 8101 Tel: +81 3 5159 2145 5869
Email. Email.
Email. jchan@hoffman.com mtakahama@hoffman.com dchen@hoffman.com
SOURCE Objet Geometries Ltd.
Objet Geometries Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.objet.com
Now available: ABS-like material for simulating engineering plastics, clear transparent material and rigid white material for all-round application use
REHOVOT, Israel, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, has announced today the commercial availability of three new advanced materials, a new ABS-like Digital Material (RGD5160-DM), a new clear transparent material (Objet VeroClear), and a new addition to the Objet Vero family; the Objet VeroWhitePlus.
With these new additions, the number of Objet 3D printing materials is brought to a total of 65, including 51 composite materials (Digital Materials), for a wide range of rapid prototyping purposes, covering from realistic product visualization all the way to advanced functional verification.
The Objet ABS-like Digital Material is a high-impact (65-80J/m or 1.22-1.50 ft lb/in), high-temperature-resistant (65 degrees C or 149 degrees F and after thermal post treatment 90 degrees C or 194 degrees F) material ideal for manufacturers and engineers looking to functionally simulate products made of ABS-grade engineering plastics, including snap-fit parts, durable and movable parts and products requiring drop-testing.
The Objet Clear material provides clear optical and visual transparency combined with great dimensional stability enabling designers to simulate PMMA in glass-like applications such as lighting cases, lenses and cosmetics containers.
The Objet VeroWhitePlus all-round general purpose material that was recently released for Objet's desktop family 3D printers is now available for the Objet Eden professional line of 3D printers and the Objet Connex line of multi-material 3D printers. The Objet VeroWhitePlus is ideal for fit and form testing for a wide range of industries and for validating model design.
Maximilian Loerzel, Managing Director for Schroeter, a Germany-based service bureau, commented on the performance of the new materials for the company's automotive customers, "Both the ABS-like material and the clear transparent material are exactly what we, in the automotive industry, are looking for and are essential for the rapid prototyping of our show car. The ABS-like material, with its heat resistance, toughness and flexibility, is well-suited for simulating outdoor applications, while the clear transparent material arrived just in time for the automotive lighting revolution, enabling us to simulate PlexiGlass final parts, including light guides, lamps, display panels and more."
Michael Ruckner, Head of CAD/CAM Rapid Prototyping Department for Volke Entwicklungsring GmbH, says, "The use of latest technologies is our top priority. Thanks to Objet's Connex500 with the new digital materials we are able to accelerate the production of ABS-like parts by up to 50%."
Gary Miller, Head of Rapid Prototyping at IPF, a service bureau in the UK, adds, "I can see huge potential for the new Objet VeroClear material, particularly within the consumer electronics sector. During the beta testing we had great success producing clear screens, casing and housing for electronics. The new clear material allows LED lights to be easily seen within the casings and housings. Objet has considerable advantages over other technologies as well as cutting timescales dramatically. It sounds like a simple requirement, but I doubt others could compete on all these aspects of the job."
Availability
-- Objet VeroWhitePlus, recently launched for the Desktop family of 3D
printers is now available for the Objet Connex and the Objet Eden 3D
printing systems. (Availability initially limited to specific regions).
-- Objet VeroClear is now available for the Objet Connex and the Objet
EdenV 3D printing systems.
-- Objet ABS-like material (RGD5160-DM) is now available for the Objet
Connex500 multi-material 3D printers. (For existing customers, operating
this material requires the installation of an upgrade kit to the
existing Objet 3D printer).
DISCLAIMER: Objet Geometries Ltd. ("Objet") does not guarantee the final release and availability of materials, products and/or features referred to herein. Materials will be released subject to Objet's sole discretion. Not all released materials are currently available for all platforms/systems. Objet will update its website further to releases become available and/or compatible with specific platforms/systems.
About Objet Geometries
Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3-dimensional printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of new products.
Objet's ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet24 and Objet30 desktop 3D printers are based on Objet's patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. The Objet Connex multi-material family is based on Objet's PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet's FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.
Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies, in multiple industries such as dental, medical, medical devices, education, consumer electronics, automotive, toys, consumer goods, and footwear industries.
Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions. For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog.
Objet, Quadra, QuadraTempo, PolyJet, FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden 260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager, Objet Studio, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroWhite, VeroBlack, VeroGray, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet Matrix and ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Objet Media Contacts
USA UK Objet
Robyn Stein or Sharon
Horowitz Dave Chandler Arita Mattsoff
UK BespokeObjet
Gabbegroup Geometries
Tel. +1 212 220 4444 Tel: +44 1737 215200 Tel. +972 8 931 4314
Email. E-mail. Email.
Sharon.horowitz@gabbe.com claire@bespoke.co.uk arita@objet.com
Asia Pacific Japan China
Jenny Chan Masaya Takahama Dong Chen
The Hoffman Agency, The Hoffman Agency,
The Hoffman Agency Japan China
Tel. +86 21 6391
Tel: +81 3 2231 8101 Tel: +81 3 5159 2145 5869
Email. Email.
Email. jchan@hoffman.com mtakahama@hoffman.com dchen@hoffman.com
SOURCE Objet Geometries Ltd.
Objet Geometries Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.objet.com
April 12, 2011
American College of Surgeons Launches Collaborative Online Community to Connect Rural Surgeons around the Country
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 2:42:01 PM
American College of Surgeons Launches Collaborative Online Community to Connect Rural Surgeons around the Country
CLEVELAND, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS), the largest surgical association in the world, is launching an online community powered by Within3 to support thousands of surgeons in the United States who practice in sparsely populated areas.
The community will offer a range of collaborative tools to connect the surgeons and facilitate the sharing of advice, research, and other resources. Since many rural surgeons work alone, without access to leading experts at large medical institutions, this private online site will transform how they communicate with each other, regardless of geographic distances.
"Our vision for this community is to connect surgeons anywhere and at any time, thereby enabling them to tap into the collective expertise of their peers. The ultimate objective is to provide the best care and treatment options for their patients," said David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS, ACS Executive Director.
With direction from an advisory group of rural surgeons, the community has been designed to achieve specific goals. Interactive discussions will foster communication among surgeons in rural areas to promote collaboration and networking on patient cases and care. Moreover, specific topics, "spotlights," and interactive online events will cultivate conversation among isolated surgeons and, most importantly, increase their collective knowledge through shared resources, the latest news, information on advanced procedures, and ongoing online educational opportunities.
"This is not a social media site that tries to be something for everybody," Dr., Hoyt added. "We've spent extensive time interviewing our rural surgeon members and feel this community will offer them a secure site where they can upload images, case studies, and research so they can collaborate virtually, using the latest technology in a way that hasn't been available to them before."
The community will launch during the annual Rural Surgery Symposium and Workshop in May and will include extensive outreach to ensure that the more than 3,500 rural surgeon ACS members understand the benefits and features of the site.
"We believe this opportunity will be significant for the rural surgeons in ACS who directly impact 20 percent of our population. Not only will it allow them to communicate and collaborate more effectively, it will also provide a needed support system for these busy surgeons who practice alone in disperse rural settings," said Lance Hill, CEO, Within3.
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 77,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information visit: http://www.facs.org.
About Within3
Within3 is the leader in building online communities that enable healthcare professionals to efficiently connect, collaborate, and share information on a 24/7 basis. Highly branded and customized, Within3 communities energize members by providing an array of interactive capabilities. Working with health systems, medical schools, professional associations, research groups, and industry, Within3's goal is to ensure that each community adds value to both organizational clients and to individual members. For more information about Within3, visit http://www.within3.com.
Media Contact:
Kathy Ruggeri
216-272-6389
kruggeri@within3.com
SOURCE The American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons
Web Site: http://www.within3.com
CLEVELAND, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS), the largest surgical association in the world, is launching an online community powered by Within3 to support thousands of surgeons in the United States who practice in sparsely populated areas.
The community will offer a range of collaborative tools to connect the surgeons and facilitate the sharing of advice, research, and other resources. Since many rural surgeons work alone, without access to leading experts at large medical institutions, this private online site will transform how they communicate with each other, regardless of geographic distances.
"Our vision for this community is to connect surgeons anywhere and at any time, thereby enabling them to tap into the collective expertise of their peers. The ultimate objective is to provide the best care and treatment options for their patients," said David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS, ACS Executive Director.
With direction from an advisory group of rural surgeons, the community has been designed to achieve specific goals. Interactive discussions will foster communication among surgeons in rural areas to promote collaboration and networking on patient cases and care. Moreover, specific topics, "spotlights," and interactive online events will cultivate conversation among isolated surgeons and, most importantly, increase their collective knowledge through shared resources, the latest news, information on advanced procedures, and ongoing online educational opportunities.
"This is not a social media site that tries to be something for everybody," Dr., Hoyt added. "We've spent extensive time interviewing our rural surgeon members and feel this community will offer them a secure site where they can upload images, case studies, and research so they can collaborate virtually, using the latest technology in a way that hasn't been available to them before."
The community will launch during the annual Rural Surgery Symposium and Workshop in May and will include extensive outreach to ensure that the more than 3,500 rural surgeon ACS members understand the benefits and features of the site.
"We believe this opportunity will be significant for the rural surgeons in ACS who directly impact 20 percent of our population. Not only will it allow them to communicate and collaborate more effectively, it will also provide a needed support system for these busy surgeons who practice alone in disperse rural settings," said Lance Hill, CEO, Within3.
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 77,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information visit: http://www.facs.org.
About Within3
Within3 is the leader in building online communities that enable healthcare professionals to efficiently connect, collaborate, and share information on a 24/7 basis. Highly branded and customized, Within3 communities energize members by providing an array of interactive capabilities. Working with health systems, medical schools, professional associations, research groups, and industry, Within3's goal is to ensure that each community adds value to both organizational clients and to individual members. For more information about Within3, visit http://www.within3.com.
Media Contact:
Kathy Ruggeri
216-272-6389
kruggeri@within3.com
SOURCE The American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons
Web Site: http://www.within3.com
Reynolds and Reynolds Launches New Live Chat System for Dealership Websites
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 1:49:01 PM
Reynolds and Reynolds Launches New Live Chat System for Dealership Websites
Live Chat Tool Is Added Benefit at No Charge for Reynolds Web Customers
DAYTON, Ohio, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds and Reynolds today announced that the company has launched Click-Chat-Buy, a new, live chat system that Reynolds developed to work in concert with car dealer websites developed by Reynolds Web Solutions. This new solution enables dealership personnel to chat online in real time with consumers browsing the dealership's website. Click-Chat-Buy will be offered as a no-charge upgrade for Reynolds WebMakerX® customers. (http://www.clickchatbuy.com)
"The faster a dealership can respond to a lead, the more likely they are to convert that lead into a sale," said Trey Hiers, vice president of Marketing for Reynolds. "We've developed the added capability for dealerships to connect instantly - and easily - with consumers on the dealer's website by using live chat. It's one more way for dealerships to build the customer relationship. This new tool also offers consumers an instant avenue for answers."
By using "Click-Chat-Buy" to live chat with consumers, dealers can:
-- Communicate more effectively with customers.
-- Increase lead conversion and sales.
-- Increase customer satisfaction.
-- Increase customer retention and loyalty.
Reynolds also utilizes the same live chat functionality of Click-Chat-Buy for dealers to quickly and easily live chat with a Reynolds Web Solutions support representative.
Hiers concluded: "Click-Chat-Buy is the latest example of how Reynolds is combining our product development capabilities with a thorough understanding of retailing in the dealership. This new product will make the Web an even more productive extension of every dealership to connect with consumers, build the customer relationships, and deliver business results in the dealership."
About Reynolds Web Solutions
Reynolds Web Solutions provides the tools that help dealerships create and manage their complete digital marketing strategy. These tools include award-winning car dealer websites, mobile marketing, paid search, inventory management, and service department solutions, as well as optimized SEO, social marketing, and digital reputation management services - all of which are aimed at helping dealers make the most of their digital presence. Web:http://reynoldswebsolutions.com | Blog: http://blog.reynoldswebsolutions.com | Facebook: http://facebook.com/ReynoldsWebSolutions | Twitter: http://twitter.com/reynoldswebsols.
About Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds is the automotive industry's leading provider of automobile dealership software, services, and forms to help dealerships improve business results. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, with major operations in Houston and College Station, Texas, and Celina, Ohio. (http://www.reyrey.com)
SOURCE Reynolds and Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds
CONTACT: Thomas Schwartz, +1-937-485-8109 (office), +1-937-269-9569 (mobile), Thomas_Schwartz@reyrey.com
Web Site: http://www.reyrey.com
Live Chat Tool Is Added Benefit at No Charge for Reynolds Web Customers
DAYTON, Ohio, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds and Reynolds today announced that the company has launched Click-Chat-Buy, a new, live chat system that Reynolds developed to work in concert with car dealer websites developed by Reynolds Web Solutions. This new solution enables dealership personnel to chat online in real time with consumers browsing the dealership's website. Click-Chat-Buy will be offered as a no-charge upgrade for Reynolds WebMakerX® customers. (http://www.clickchatbuy.com)
"The faster a dealership can respond to a lead, the more likely they are to convert that lead into a sale," said Trey Hiers, vice president of Marketing for Reynolds. "We've developed the added capability for dealerships to connect instantly - and easily - with consumers on the dealer's website by using live chat. It's one more way for dealerships to build the customer relationship. This new tool also offers consumers an instant avenue for answers."
By using "Click-Chat-Buy" to live chat with consumers, dealers can:
-- Communicate more effectively with customers.
-- Increase lead conversion and sales.
-- Increase customer satisfaction.
-- Increase customer retention and loyalty.
Reynolds also utilizes the same live chat functionality of Click-Chat-Buy for dealers to quickly and easily live chat with a Reynolds Web Solutions support representative.
Hiers concluded: "Click-Chat-Buy is the latest example of how Reynolds is combining our product development capabilities with a thorough understanding of retailing in the dealership. This new product will make the Web an even more productive extension of every dealership to connect with consumers, build the customer relationships, and deliver business results in the dealership."
About Reynolds Web Solutions
Reynolds Web Solutions provides the tools that help dealerships create and manage their complete digital marketing strategy. These tools include award-winning car dealer websites, mobile marketing, paid search, inventory management, and service department solutions, as well as optimized SEO, social marketing, and digital reputation management services - all of which are aimed at helping dealers make the most of their digital presence. Web:http://reynoldswebsolutions.com | Blog: http://blog.reynoldswebsolutions.com | Facebook: http://facebook.com/ReynoldsWebSolutions | Twitter: http://twitter.com/reynoldswebsols.
About Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds is the automotive industry's leading provider of automobile dealership software, services, and forms to help dealerships improve business results. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, with major operations in Houston and College Station, Texas, and Celina, Ohio. (http://www.reyrey.com)
SOURCE Reynolds and Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds
CONTACT: Thomas Schwartz, +1-937-485-8109 (office), +1-937-269-9569 (mobile), Thomas_Schwartz@reyrey.com
Web Site: http://www.reyrey.com
ePharmaSolutions Launches New Application to Streamline Single Sign-On and User Account Provisioning for Sponsors Using Multiple Clinical Trial Technologies
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 1:35:01 PM
ePharmaSolutions Launches New Application to Streamline Single Sign-On and User Account Provisioning for Sponsors Using Multiple Clinical Trial Technologies
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the more cumbersome tasks for study teams is to manage the user administration and provisioning process into all of the technologies used to conduct clinical trials today. ePharmaSolutions has developed an innovative solution to streamline this process to one set of credentials and one technology solution regardless of the number of vendors involved in a given study.
"The Vendor Integration Manager (VIM) is now being used on dozens of studies in more than 60 countries and provides study teams with a single user interface to manage the user provisioning process for almost every vendor involved in clinical trials today," stated Lance Converse, ePharmaSolutions founder and CEO. "Our clients complained about the need to complete up to 10 different spreadsheets each time a user is added or edited through the study, which on large studies is a difficult task that is ridden with errors," Converse added.
A typical clinical study can require up to 10 unique technology vendors that each has their own account activation and user provisioning forms and processes. This is cumbersome for clinical study managers conducting large studies who are required to complete these forms each time a user is added or edited throughout a study. For larger studies, access control to as many as 4,000 unique users in 10 systems with different roles and naming conventions must be maintained and updated in a validated environment.
"The Vendor Integration Manager works as the system of record for each user in the study and auto-completes each leading technology vendor's user account provisioning forms in the exact format and process they require saving study teams an enormous amount of time and avoiding countless mistakes," Converse continued. "We have 220,000 active users in our system, each with a unique user credential; the VIM is one step closer to our goal of providing single sign-on solutions for the entire clinical research industry." For a short demonstration of the VIM, go to http://www.epharmasolutions.com/vim/ or stop by booth 331 at the Bio-IT Conference April 12th through April 14th 2011.
About ePharmaSolutions
ePharmaSolutions is a leading provider of technology-based clinical services that helps improve the way sites are selected, trained, activated and managed to exceed enrollment goals. ePharmaSolutions won the 2009 Bio-IT World Award for best clinical trial technology and has activated and trained more than 220,000 clinical researchers in 107 countries for the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world. ePharmaSolutions is headquartered in Philadelphia with offices in London. For more information visit http://www.epharmasolutions.com or call 610-832-9915. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
SOURCE ePharmaSolutions
ePharmaSolutions
CONTACT: Lance Converse, +1-610-832-9915
Web Site: http://www.epharmasolutions.com
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the more cumbersome tasks for study teams is to manage the user administration and provisioning process into all of the technologies used to conduct clinical trials today. ePharmaSolutions has developed an innovative solution to streamline this process to one set of credentials and one technology solution regardless of the number of vendors involved in a given study.
"The Vendor Integration Manager (VIM) is now being used on dozens of studies in more than 60 countries and provides study teams with a single user interface to manage the user provisioning process for almost every vendor involved in clinical trials today," stated Lance Converse, ePharmaSolutions founder and CEO. "Our clients complained about the need to complete up to 10 different spreadsheets each time a user is added or edited through the study, which on large studies is a difficult task that is ridden with errors," Converse added.
A typical clinical study can require up to 10 unique technology vendors that each has their own account activation and user provisioning forms and processes. This is cumbersome for clinical study managers conducting large studies who are required to complete these forms each time a user is added or edited throughout a study. For larger studies, access control to as many as 4,000 unique users in 10 systems with different roles and naming conventions must be maintained and updated in a validated environment.
"The Vendor Integration Manager works as the system of record for each user in the study and auto-completes each leading technology vendor's user account provisioning forms in the exact format and process they require saving study teams an enormous amount of time and avoiding countless mistakes," Converse continued. "We have 220,000 active users in our system, each with a unique user credential; the VIM is one step closer to our goal of providing single sign-on solutions for the entire clinical research industry." For a short demonstration of the VIM, go to http://www.epharmasolutions.com/vim/ or stop by booth 331 at the Bio-IT Conference April 12th through April 14th 2011.
About ePharmaSolutions
ePharmaSolutions is a leading provider of technology-based clinical services that helps improve the way sites are selected, trained, activated and managed to exceed enrollment goals. ePharmaSolutions won the 2009 Bio-IT World Award for best clinical trial technology and has activated and trained more than 220,000 clinical researchers in 107 countries for the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world. ePharmaSolutions is headquartered in Philadelphia with offices in London. For more information visit http://www.epharmasolutions.com or call 610-832-9915. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
SOURCE ePharmaSolutions
ePharmaSolutions
CONTACT: Lance Converse, +1-610-832-9915
Web Site: http://www.epharmasolutions.com
=?ISO-8859-1?Q?CTIA-The_Wireless_Association=AE_State?= =?ISO-8859-1?Q?ment_on_Free_State_Foundation_Seminar?=
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 1:35:01 PM
CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on Free State Foundation Seminar
WASHINGTON,April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After speaking before the Free State Foundation Seminar on "Regulatory Reform at the FCC: Why Not Now?", CTIA-The Wireless Association President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement:
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a)
"As I stated in my remarks, CTIA and the wireless industry support President Obama's recent Executive Order that directed federal agencies to review existing rules and to consider whether new proposals create barriers that may unnecessarily burden businesses and the economy. We also support the commitment by Chairman Genachowski to honor the President's Executive Order. Thanks to the U.S. wireless industry's fiercely competitive nature, our ecosystem continues to innovate. Ultimately, our customers benefit.
"By looking at new and existing proposals through these important lenses, many government regulations are unnecessary. For example, the FCC has initiated several proceedings, such as bill shock and net neutrality's transparency requirements, that could cause harm and we are working with the Commission to address the situation.
"As far as identifying areas of current harm, CTIA supports the FCC's continued leadership on spectrum policy to reduce government barriers while encouraging innovation. This is why the FCC's focus on freeing up more spectrum for 'flexible use' for mobile Internet service is essential, since it could ultimately accommodate a reallocation of portions of the underutilized TV bands for wireless consumers.
"With almost 303 million wireless subscriber connections in the U.S., the wireless industry already provides Americans tremendous benefits. Wireless is the future, but we must act now to get the unused or underused spectrum so our industry can continue to provide the innovations and economic benefits expected."
CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.
SOURCE CTIA-The Wireless Association
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
CTIA-The Wireless Association
CONTACT: Amy Storey, +1-202-736-3207
Web Site: http://www.ctia.org
WASHINGTON,April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After speaking before the Free State Foundation Seminar on "Regulatory Reform at the FCC: Why Not Now?", CTIA-The Wireless Association President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement:
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a)
"As I stated in my remarks, CTIA and the wireless industry support President Obama's recent Executive Order that directed federal agencies to review existing rules and to consider whether new proposals create barriers that may unnecessarily burden businesses and the economy. We also support the commitment by Chairman Genachowski to honor the President's Executive Order. Thanks to the U.S. wireless industry's fiercely competitive nature, our ecosystem continues to innovate. Ultimately, our customers benefit.
"By looking at new and existing proposals through these important lenses, many government regulations are unnecessary. For example, the FCC has initiated several proceedings, such as bill shock and net neutrality's transparency requirements, that could cause harm and we are working with the Commission to address the situation.
"As far as identifying areas of current harm, CTIA supports the FCC's continued leadership on spectrum policy to reduce government barriers while encouraging innovation. This is why the FCC's focus on freeing up more spectrum for 'flexible use' for mobile Internet service is essential, since it could ultimately accommodate a reallocation of portions of the underutilized TV bands for wireless consumers.
"With almost 303 million wireless subscriber connections in the U.S., the wireless industry already provides Americans tremendous benefits. Wireless is the future, but we must act now to get the unused or underused spectrum so our industry can continue to provide the innovations and economic benefits expected."
CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.
SOURCE CTIA-The Wireless Association
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
CTIA-The Wireless Association
CONTACT: Amy Storey, +1-202-736-3207
Web Site: http://www.ctia.org
Muncharoo.com Launches in Kansas City
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 1:28:01 PM
Muncharoo.com Launches in Kansas City
Site Offers Irresistible Deals on Food, Dining, Drinks and Fun
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Muncharoo.com, a website that uses the power of group buying and social networking, has launched in Kansas City. The site offers irresistible deals on everything involving eating, dining, drinks and fun.
"We are honored to be a Kansas City owned and operated company," said Eric Vianello, founder of Muncharoo. "All finances generated from our site stay and support our local community. We're the only site that specializes in bringing the best deals on food, dining and drinks."
Muncharoo was started by Kansas City natives Eric Vianello, Tom McFarland, vice-president of creative and Bill Underwood, vice president of technology.
Muncharoo attracts new customers by utilizing group buying and social media. Every day, Muncharoo works as a merchant's marketing agent to promote and sell vouchers offering substantial discounts on products or services. The discount is then offered and promoted to thousands of Muncharoo e-mail subscribers and site visitors.
"You get instant customers," said Kevin Lyman, owner of Kokopelli Mexican Cantina. "I had 93 percent redemption and we've been very happy with the kind of customers Muncharoo has sent us."
Additionally, Muncharoo often teams up with local charities to help raise funds for worthy causes. Since starting its site, Muncharoo has raised more than $12,700 for non-profit organizations in Kansas City.
"There are so many great options for dining and fun events in Kansas City," adds Vianello. "We look forward to working with local merchants to bring the best deals to everyone who visits or subscribes to our site."
About Muncharoo.com
Launched in Kansas City, Muncharoo offers the most irresistible deals on everything to do with food, dining, drinks and fun. Muncharoo uses the power of group buying and social media to bring substantial discounts for a merchant's product or service to e-mail subscribers and site visitors. For more information, visit http://www.muncharoo.com.
SOURCE Muncharoo.com
Muncharoo.com
CONTACT: Mary Anne Morrow of Blossom Communications Inc., +1-602-332-9026, prmaryanne@earthlink.net, for Muncharoo.com
Web Site: http://www.muncharoo.com
Site Offers Irresistible Deals on Food, Dining, Drinks and Fun
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Muncharoo.com, a website that uses the power of group buying and social networking, has launched in Kansas City. The site offers irresistible deals on everything involving eating, dining, drinks and fun.
"We are honored to be a Kansas City owned and operated company," said Eric Vianello, founder of Muncharoo. "All finances generated from our site stay and support our local community. We're the only site that specializes in bringing the best deals on food, dining and drinks."
Muncharoo was started by Kansas City natives Eric Vianello, Tom McFarland, vice-president of creative and Bill Underwood, vice president of technology.
Muncharoo attracts new customers by utilizing group buying and social media. Every day, Muncharoo works as a merchant's marketing agent to promote and sell vouchers offering substantial discounts on products or services. The discount is then offered and promoted to thousands of Muncharoo e-mail subscribers and site visitors.
"You get instant customers," said Kevin Lyman, owner of Kokopelli Mexican Cantina. "I had 93 percent redemption and we've been very happy with the kind of customers Muncharoo has sent us."
Additionally, Muncharoo often teams up with local charities to help raise funds for worthy causes. Since starting its site, Muncharoo has raised more than $12,700 for non-profit organizations in Kansas City.
"There are so many great options for dining and fun events in Kansas City," adds Vianello. "We look forward to working with local merchants to bring the best deals to everyone who visits or subscribes to our site."
About Muncharoo.com
Launched in Kansas City, Muncharoo offers the most irresistible deals on everything to do with food, dining, drinks and fun. Muncharoo uses the power of group buying and social media to bring substantial discounts for a merchant's product or service to e-mail subscribers and site visitors. For more information, visit http://www.muncharoo.com.
SOURCE Muncharoo.com
Muncharoo.com
CONTACT: Mary Anne Morrow of Blossom Communications Inc., +1-602-332-9026, prmaryanne@earthlink.net, for Muncharoo.com
Web Site: http://www.muncharoo.com
Consumer Groups: Kerry-McCain Online Privacy Bill "An Important Step Forward"
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 1:07:01 PM
Consumer Groups: Kerry-McCain Online Privacy Bill "An Important Step Forward"
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, and Consumer Federation of America today praised Senators John Kerry and John McCain for introducing bipartisan legislation to provide safeguards for online privacy.
Ioana Rusu, Regulatory Counsel for Consumers Union, said, "This is an important step forward in giving people more control over their personal information online. For the first time, all businesses would have to operate under consistent, mandatory standards for online privacy protection. To us, that's progress."
Susan Grant, Director of Consumer Protection at Consumer Federation of America, said, "We hope that this is a foundation that we can build on to give consumers the privacy protections they need."
Under the bill, consumers would be able to opt out of behavioral tracking of online activity by third-party marketers. The bill would set a higher standard for collecting, using, or sharing consumers' most sensitive data, including information about medical conditions or certain types of financial information. Consumers would have to give affirmative consent - an opt in - for any use of this type of data. These protections would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
Rusu said, "As the process moves forward, we want to work with the key stakeholders to provide consumers greater do-not-track protections, as well as protections aimed specifically at teens online."
The groups have long advocated for privacy reforms to give consumers greater choice and control over how their personal online information is tracked and shared.
Consumers Union today sent a letter to Sens. Kerry and McCain regarding their legislation. For a copy of the letter, please contact David Butler or Kara Kelber at 202-462-6262.
SOURCE Consumers Union
Consumers Union
CONTACT: David Butler, +1-202-719-5916, dbutler@consumer.org
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, and Consumer Federation of America today praised Senators John Kerry and John McCain for introducing bipartisan legislation to provide safeguards for online privacy.
Ioana Rusu, Regulatory Counsel for Consumers Union, said, "This is an important step forward in giving people more control over their personal information online. For the first time, all businesses would have to operate under consistent, mandatory standards for online privacy protection. To us, that's progress."
Susan Grant, Director of Consumer Protection at Consumer Federation of America, said, "We hope that this is a foundation that we can build on to give consumers the privacy protections they need."
Under the bill, consumers would be able to opt out of behavioral tracking of online activity by third-party marketers. The bill would set a higher standard for collecting, using, or sharing consumers' most sensitive data, including information about medical conditions or certain types of financial information. Consumers would have to give affirmative consent - an opt in - for any use of this type of data. These protections would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
Rusu said, "As the process moves forward, we want to work with the key stakeholders to provide consumers greater do-not-track protections, as well as protections aimed specifically at teens online."
The groups have long advocated for privacy reforms to give consumers greater choice and control over how their personal online information is tracked and shared.
Consumers Union today sent a letter to Sens. Kerry and McCain regarding their legislation. For a copy of the letter, please contact David Butler or Kara Kelber at 202-462-6262.
SOURCE Consumers Union
Consumers Union
CONTACT: David Butler, +1-202-719-5916, dbutler@consumer.org
FilmOn Delivers Live High Definition Television Directly to Facebook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 12:35:01 PM
FilmOn Delivers Live High Definition Television Directly to Facebook
Users with Facebook Accounts Now Have Ability to Share Their Favorite TV Channels Live Through Facebook
LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FilmOn.com, the first online High Definition Television provider, announced today it has created an API for Facebook to provide the Facebook community with the ability to share their favorite FilmOn channels with each other through the online community.
FilmOn is the first online Cable provider that allows users to share live TV via the Facebook Community.
Facebook and FilmOn users can visit http://www.filmon.com and choose a cable package to watch. Then users click on the Facebook share button to send the live TV stream to their friends on Facebook. The link below, as an example, shares an HDi stream of BBC News from the FilmOn platform.
http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A//www.battlecam.com/tv/usa-monster-pack-1-month/channel_id/27
"FilmOn is excited to provide Facebook users with the ability to share their favorite TV channels on their friends' Facebook Wall," said Alki David, chairman, FilmOn. "The FilmOn API shares with billions of Facebook members what thousands of current FilmOn subscribers already know--that live TV is available online and through their mobile device, for very low monthly subscriber rates, eliminating the need for traditional cable TV."
FilmOn Mobile does not require an application download. It works seamlessly with each device's media players using FilmOn's proprietary encrypted service, broadcasting live television in HD over a basic 3G connection.
FilmOn recently added 22 cable channels, expanding its content offerings for consumers as the largest and first online and mobile cable company. FilmOn currently carries more than 40 channels of live content including 4 Music, Al Jazeera, BBC News, Biz Television, BVM (Bohemia Visual Music), Clubland TV, Dayton Area Sports Television, Dubai Sports, Fashion TV, Flaunt, Frost Cutlery, Havoc TV, I Urban TV, Ion Life, KOEC (PBS), KTLA (The CW), Motorz, My Family TV, NASA TV, R Squared Films, Rai Sport, Scuzz, TVE Spain, Viva, Russia Today and WPIX (The CW). FilmOn also carries a number of their own exclusive content channels including FilmOn Movies, Sports, Docu (Documentary), Drama, Horror, and adult content.
FilmOn subscriptions start at $14.95 ($19.95 with adult added) or $149.95 yearly ($199.95 yearly with adult added). The FilmOn Web cable television service is delivered through the freely downloadable multi-platform HDi player or in Flash or app free to mobile devices.
In addition, FilmOn provides subscribers with the ability to stream up to six movies from FilmOn's nearly 40,000-title film library per month. FilmOn.com streams videos in high definition and utilizes proprietary video compression technology to achieve high quality even over basic broadband connections.
ABOUT FilmOn.com Inc.
FilmOn.com Inc. was founded in March 2009 by FilmOn.com Plc, a Berlin-listed company (2F0A-BER) and is operated independently by a dedicated U.S. management team with offices in Los Angeles and London.
Battlecam.com (http://www.Battlecam.com), is the 24 x 7 live reality community TV channel of FilmOn.com.
SOURCE FilmOn.com
FilmOn.com
CONTACT: Alex Hartman, +1-310-854-8128, for FilmOn.com
Web Site: http://www.filmon.com
Users with Facebook Accounts Now Have Ability to Share Their Favorite TV Channels Live Through Facebook
LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FilmOn.com, the first online High Definition Television provider, announced today it has created an API for Facebook to provide the Facebook community with the ability to share their favorite FilmOn channels with each other through the online community.
FilmOn is the first online Cable provider that allows users to share live TV via the Facebook Community.
Facebook and FilmOn users can visit http://www.filmon.com and choose a cable package to watch. Then users click on the Facebook share button to send the live TV stream to their friends on Facebook. The link below, as an example, shares an HDi stream of BBC News from the FilmOn platform.
http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A//www.battlecam.com/tv/usa-monster-pack-1-month/channel_id/27
"FilmOn is excited to provide Facebook users with the ability to share their favorite TV channels on their friends' Facebook Wall," said Alki David, chairman, FilmOn. "The FilmOn API shares with billions of Facebook members what thousands of current FilmOn subscribers already know--that live TV is available online and through their mobile device, for very low monthly subscriber rates, eliminating the need for traditional cable TV."
FilmOn Mobile does not require an application download. It works seamlessly with each device's media players using FilmOn's proprietary encrypted service, broadcasting live television in HD over a basic 3G connection.
FilmOn recently added 22 cable channels, expanding its content offerings for consumers as the largest and first online and mobile cable company. FilmOn currently carries more than 40 channels of live content including 4 Music, Al Jazeera, BBC News, Biz Television, BVM (Bohemia Visual Music), Clubland TV, Dayton Area Sports Television, Dubai Sports, Fashion TV, Flaunt, Frost Cutlery, Havoc TV, I Urban TV, Ion Life, KOEC (PBS), KTLA (The CW), Motorz, My Family TV, NASA TV, R Squared Films, Rai Sport, Scuzz, TVE Spain, Viva, Russia Today and WPIX (The CW). FilmOn also carries a number of their own exclusive content channels including FilmOn Movies, Sports, Docu (Documentary), Drama, Horror, and adult content.
FilmOn subscriptions start at $14.95 ($19.95 with adult added) or $149.95 yearly ($199.95 yearly with adult added). The FilmOn Web cable television service is delivered through the freely downloadable multi-platform HDi player or in Flash or app free to mobile devices.
In addition, FilmOn provides subscribers with the ability to stream up to six movies from FilmOn's nearly 40,000-title film library per month. FilmOn.com streams videos in high definition and utilizes proprietary video compression technology to achieve high quality even over basic broadband connections.
ABOUT FilmOn.com Inc.
FilmOn.com Inc. was founded in March 2009 by FilmOn.com Plc, a Berlin-listed company (2F0A-BER) and is operated independently by a dedicated U.S. management team with offices in Los Angeles and London.
Battlecam.com (http://www.Battlecam.com), is the 24 x 7 live reality community TV channel of FilmOn.com.
SOURCE FilmOn.com
FilmOn.com
CONTACT: Alex Hartman, +1-310-854-8128, for FilmOn.com
Web Site: http://www.filmon.com
Senate Privacy Bill a 'Great Start' for Consumers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 12:21:02 PM
Senate Privacy Bill a 'Great Start' for Consumers
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --An online privacy bill authored by Sens. John Kerry and John McCain was introduced on Tuesday (April 12). The following statement should be attributed to Peter Davidson, Verizon senior vice president of federal government relations:
"We commend Senators Kerry and McCain for their leadership on this important issue. Verizon has a long-standing commitment to privacy as a consumer-trust issue; any new privacy rules must be focused on protecting consumers' data, not the technology used to collect the data.
"The proposed framework is a great start toward modernizing privacy rules for the Internet age, and moves us closer to a one-stop shop for consumer protection. Policymakers and all those invested in the issue should continue to develop privacy principles with the consumer in mind, while allowing continued growth and innovation across the Internet marketplace.
"We look forward to working with Senators Kerry and McCain and other members of Congress as this legislation moves forward."
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Ed McFadden, +1-202-515-2441, edward.s.mcfadden@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --An online privacy bill authored by Sens. John Kerry and John McCain was introduced on Tuesday (April 12). The following statement should be attributed to Peter Davidson, Verizon senior vice president of federal government relations:
"We commend Senators Kerry and McCain for their leadership on this important issue. Verizon has a long-standing commitment to privacy as a consumer-trust issue; any new privacy rules must be focused on protecting consumers' data, not the technology used to collect the data.
"The proposed framework is a great start toward modernizing privacy rules for the Internet age, and moves us closer to a one-stop shop for consumer protection. Policymakers and all those invested in the issue should continue to develop privacy principles with the consumer in mind, while allowing continued growth and innovation across the Internet marketplace.
"We look forward to working with Senators Kerry and McCain and other members of Congress as this legislation moves forward."
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Ed McFadden, +1-202-515-2441, edward.s.mcfadden@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com