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Braun Intertec Launches Technology Spin-off

Agile Frameworks, LLC Acquires Systems Consulting Group, LLC to Accelerate AEC Market Penetration

MINNEAPOLIS, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Braun Intertec, a leading provider of multidisciplinary environmental and geotechnical engineering services, is pleased to announce the launch of Agile Frameworks, LLC, a wholly owned information technology subsidiary that will target the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) marketplace.

The company is also announcing that Agile Frameworks, LLC, has acquired Systems Consulting Group (SCG), LLC, a technology consulting firm focused on the AEC market, to accelerate the growth of the new firm.  The new company expects to employ 15 full-time staffers by the end of 2011.

The initial product and service offerings of the new company include MetaField(TM), a software as a service (SaaS) solution for automating field data collection; PAS(TM), a SaaS solution for streamlining the process of estimating, initiating and managing projects; and IntraEase(TM) and Braun Interport(TM), which are SaaS solution frameworks that enable collaboration with staff, customers and vendors. Agile Frameworks also will provide management and IT consulting, and managed services, including application management and hosting for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) vendors BST and Deltek, along with outsourced help desk services.

"We recognized some time ago there is a market in the ACE industry for our internally developed line of business applications for field data collection and project management," states Jon Carlson, CEO of Braun Intertec.  "Agile Frameworks, LLC is the vehicle we are using to commercialize the intellectual property that our science, technology and engineering consultants developed from our extensive experience in the AEC industry."

Agile Frameworks will be led by Mike Anders, formerly president and CEO of SCG.  "We bring a strong lineup of products and services to the AEC community on a local, regional and national basis. Agile Frameworks' consulting and SaaS offerings tie together and streamline field services and project management, to improve service delivery.  Adds Anders, "Because technologies such as cloud computing and mobile applications are maturing rapidly, we see a great opportunity to provide software-enabled products and services that help improve profit margins and streamline the overall business process."  Other members of the Agile Frameworks management team include Brian Hase, Chief Technology Officer; and Doug Bonestroo, Vice President of Business Development.

Agile Frameworks has been chosen to present at the upcoming FIATECH Technology Conference & Showcase in Chandler, Arizona, April 18-20.

For more information about Agile Frameworks and Braun Intertec, please visit http://www.agileframeworks.com and http://www.braunintertec.com.

SOURCE  Braun Intertec

Braun Intertec

CONTACT: Liz Wortman, +1-952-995-2070, lwortman@braunintertec.com

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

Fonecta to Begin Roll out of .tel Names for its Customers

LONDON, April 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Telnic Limited (http://telnic.tel), the registry operator for
the .tel top level domain (TLD), today announced that Fonecta (
http://www.fonecta.fi/), the fastest growing media company in Finland, is to
begin registering .tel names.

    Harri Aho, Vice President Fonecta Oy, said: "We're constantly
looking at technology that can enhance our customers' visibility regardless
of any device that they are searching from. For us, .tel is the important
link in providing a service that spans all search and discovery environments
at an investment level that is relatively low. We're looking forward to
seeing the results .tel will provide our customers moving forward."

    Ian Bowen-Morris, Chief Marketing Officer at Telnic, added:
"With the leadership position and brand strength that Fonecta has in the
Finnish market, when it comes to providing marketing communications services
that work online, we believe that there is no better partner to work within
the region and no better service provider for small businesses and
professionals to help get their businesses found online."

    Fonecta is the market leader in directory services. 110,000
businesses are using Fonecta's sales enhancement solutions and its
comprehensive services are being addressed for information search more than
2.8 million times every day. Fonecta's services include search engine
marketing, customer relationship marketing, digital direct marketing and
search media.

    Fonecta is a member of European Directories with business
operations in eight EU countries.

    Note to Editors:

    About Telnic Limited - see http://about.telnic.tel

    Primary Contact - Ian Bowen-Morris, CMO, Telnic Limited: http://ianbm.tel

Source: Telnic Limited

Primary Contact - Ian Bowen-Morris, CMO, Telnic Limited: http://ianbm.tel

Why Wait? New Eye-Fi Mobile X2 Card Gives Cameras the Power of Instant Uploads

New Direct Mode Technology and Eye-Fi Mobile Apps Now Available as a Free Upgrade to All X2 Cards

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye-Fi Inc. (http://www.eye.fi), makers of the world's first wireless memory card, today launched the Eye-Fi Mobile X2, a new 8GB wireless memory card empowering cameras around the world with immediate uploading capabilities. The Eye-Fi Mobile X2 provides instant uploads anywhere by wirelessly connecting the camera to a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, and is available for $79.99.

"Direct Mode helps us bridge the gap between classic digital imaging and the exploding world of mobile devices," said Jef Holove, CEO of Eye-Fi. "With Direct Mode and our new Android and iOS apps, the pervasive connectivity of mobile is made available to existing cameras."

With the launch of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2, Eye-Fi will be releasing its Direct Mode and accompanying iOS and Android apps as free upgrades to all existing and new Eye-Fi X2 cards. With Direct Mode, users can enjoy the best of the devices they already own, namely the quality of digital cameras and the ubiquitous connectivity of their mobile devices. The Eye-Fi card can now establish a direct connection to the mobile device by creating its own Wi-Fi network anywhere users capture memories, even if that is miles from a Wi-Fi hotspot. Whether they are hiking or at the beach, consumers can now send photos and videos directly from their digital camera to the Eye-Fi app on their smartphone or tablet, enabling them to back up, edit and share their memories in the moment.

"When we undertook a redesign of the Eye-Fi card line a little over two years ago, the new X2 card platform promised users the potential for new, exciting capabilities over time. Today we see another one of these revolutionary capabilities come to life: Direct Mode," says Yuval Koren, co-founder and chief product officer of Eye-Fi.

Direct Mode benefits extend beyond device-to-device transfers. Whether users want to edit their memories using the myriad of apps on their mobile devices, back them up on their home computer, or save them in a private Eye-Fi account, they now have the flexibility and control of where, how and when the media is stored, edited and shared.

Eye-Fi Mobile X2 is available for pre-orders immediately on Amazon.com, and available at Apple and Best Buy stores nationwide for $79.99 on April 17, 2011. Direct Mode will be available as a free upgrade to all Eye-Fi X2 cards later this week, along with accompanying free mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The Eye-Fi Pro X2 will be reduced from $149.99 to $99.99 starting this month.

For more information, visit http://www.eye.fi.

About Eye-Fi

Founded in 2005, Eye-Fi is dedicated to building products and services that help consumers manage, nurture and share their visual memories. Eye-Fi's patented and patent-pending technology wirelessly and automatically uploads photos and videos from digital imaging devices, including digital cameras and the iPhone, to online, in-home and retail destinations. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., the company's investors include LMS Capital, Opus Capital, Shasta Ventures and TransLink Capital. More information is available at http://www.eye.fi.

Eye-Fi memory cards work like a regular SDHC memory card and are compatible with most compact and DSLR cameras. Users can also select which photos and videos are uploaded, and where they're shared - choosing from 45 partner sites, including Flickr, Facebook, Picasa and more. Never run out of space with Endless Memory.

Eye-Fi products and services are now available at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, Office Depot and Apple stores nationwide and online. For more information about Eye-Fi, please visit http://www.eye.fi.

SOURCE  Eye-Fi Inc.

Eye-Fi Inc.

CONTACT: Brittany Pass of Atomic PR for Eye-Fi Inc., +1-415-593-1400, Brittany@atomicpr.com

Web Site: http://www.eye.fi

EZAIR Wireless Audio Solutions Available Across Europe

AMSTERDAM, April 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - EZVibe Audio Streamer Released Along With EZAir's Wireless USB Solution
Lineup

    EZAir Wireless offers a solution for audiophiles to stream their music
wirelessly from their computers to their home audio systems in uncompressed,
full 5.1 surround sound. The EZVibe wireless audio streamer (
http://www.ezairwireless.com/ezvibe.html), a highly popular gadget in the USA
and Asia has been released in Europe for the first time.

    The EZVibe operates via a Plug&Play USB dongle that plugs into a USB port
available in any PC/Laptop and an adapter that connects to the home audio
system. Music is streamed wirelessly across a room in top quality
high-fidelity audio with no lag.

    "The EZVibe is extremely simple to set up and use. Installation takes
minutes, and is both Windows and Mac compatible. The convenience of being
able to stream any music collection holds great appeal," Said Miriam Zeidler,
Europe Marketing Manager at EZAir Wireless. "Instead of leaving a computer
wired to the stereo system, or having to burn individual CDs, users can
listen to their entire collections from anywhere in a room, while using their
computer for other purposes, such as surfing the web or working. The EZVibe
frees users from tinny, low quality computer speakers."

    EZVibe product video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuRa57Hq9vo

    EZAir Wireless' product line at http://www.EZairWireless.com includes the
EZView and EZView+ Audio/Video Wireless USB streamers, which stream up to
Full HD video; and the multi-tasking EZDock, which is also a wireless docking
station. EZAir Wireless products are available for purchase online at and are
priced in the range of 69 to 149 Euros.

    EZVibe Introductory special price promotions are available in
Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de marketplaces using "ezvibe."

    The rest of EZAir Wireless' products are available for purchase in Amazon
using "ezair" and "ezairwireless" keywords, as well as through the following
link - http://www.ezairwireless.com/winter_sale

    About EZAir Wireless

    EZAir Wireless markets consumer electronics using Wireless
USB. EZAir products offer wireless connectivity between computers and a range
of A/V and PC peripherals, such as HDTVs, monitors, projectors and home
theater systems.

    Note to distributors, resellers and small businesses:

    EZAir Wireless can offer you an array of attractive business models to
satisfy your customers. Send us an email to bizdev@ezairwireless.com

   
    Press contact:
    Miriam Zeidler
    pr@ezairwireless.com
    +44(0)808-189-0430

Source: EZAir Wireless

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Turkcell Group Implements WeDo Technologies' Business Assurance RAID(R)

LISBON, Portugal, April 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     WeDo Technologies, a leader in revenue and business assurance solutions,
has signed a deal with Turkcell Group to implement its flagship business
assurance software RAID(R) across the entire group. This software will ensure
Turkcell Group avoids data and financial losses related to inconsistencies in
business support systems and network platforms.

    Turkcell Group required a flexible revenue assurance solution which
supported their individual requirements, while at the same time also
providing the group with a robust set of functionalities.

    WeDo Technologies partnered with two local companies to meet Turkcell
Group's requirements; a strategic consultancy company called Telcotank and an
integrator company called i2i. The project will be rolled out in phases,
starting with the operators Turkcell and Superonline in Turkey and Astelit in
Ukraine. Altogether the project will take 18 months to complete.

    The project will cover a range of key areas including subscriber and
service reconciliation, usage assurance and billing and rating verification.

    "When we were talking to WeDo Technologies about our revenue assurance
requirements, we knew RAID was the right solution to go for as it is a tried
and tested solution, with a fast and guaranteed return on investment" said
Omer Altinok, Group Revenue Assurance Manager at Turkcell.

    "We are really excited to be working with Turkcell Group and increasing
our footprint across Turkey and the surrounding countries" said Ines
Ferreira, Southern Europe Business Development Manager at WeDo Technologies.
"We feel the structured approach to integration will enable Turkcell Group to
focus on the key risk areas, such as rating and billing validation, while
maintaining the focus on an end-to-end deployment."

    About Turkcell Group

    Turkcell (
http://www.turkcell.com.tr/c/docs/bultenler/20110325_Turkcell_Europe.pdf) is
the leading communications and technology company in Turkey with 33.5 million
subscribers and a market share of approximately 54% as of 2010 (Source:
Operator's announcements). Turkcell is a leading regional player, with market
leadership in five of the nine countries in which it operates with its
approximately 60.4 million subscribers as of 2010. Turkcell reported TRY9.0
billion ($6.0 billion) net revenue and its total assets reached TRY15.1
billion ($9.8 billion) as of 2010. Turkcell covers 82% of the Turkish
population through its 3G and covers 99.07% of the Turkish population through
its 2G technology supported network. Turkcell has become one of the first
operators among the global operators to have implemented HSDPA+ and to reach
to 42.2 Mbps speed with HSPA multi carrier solution. Turkcell has been listed
on the NYSE and the ISE since July 2000 and is the only NYSE-listed company
in Turkey. 51.00% of Turkcell's share capital is held by Turkcell Holding,
0.05% by Çukurova Holding, 13.07% by Sonera Holding and 1.19% by others while
the remaining 34.69% is free float. Read more at http://www.turkcell.com.tr

    About WeDo Technologies

    WeDo Technologies (http://www.wedotechnologies.com/en/home/) is a
worldwide leader in revenue and business assurance, providing software and
expert consultancy, to intelligently analyse large quantities of data from
across an organisation - helping to negate or minimise operational or
business inefficiencies and allowing businesses to achieve significant return
on investment via revenue protection and cost savings.

    WeDo Technologies works with some of the world's leading blue chip
companies from the retail, energy and finance industries, as well as more
than 100 telecommunications operators from almost 80 countries, through 400
highly-skilled professionals.

    WeDo Technologies is owned by the largest non financial Portuguese group
- Sonae Group with more than 40.000 employees in 29 countries. Read more at
http://www.wedotechnologies.com/en/home/

Source: WeDo Technologies

Contact details: Elizabeth Chadwick, Account Executive, +44(0)207-751-4444, Echadwick@miliberty.com

FBC Securities Limited - First African Brokerage Firm to Distribute Blue(TM)

LONDON and HARARE, Zimbabwe, April 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Blue(TM) Available to Customers of FBC Securities in Zimbabwe

    JSM Wireless UK PLC. ("JSM"), a global provider of mobile financial
software, announced today that it has signed an agreement with FBC Securities
Limited in Zimbabwe ("FBC") to distribute its financial application, Blue(TM)
to its customers effective immediately.

    Blue(TM) is a mobile financial software application that provides users
with free, streaming, real-time data from global financial markets including
stocks, mutual funds, currencies, commodities, financial futures, oil and
precious metals markets, together with extensive coverage of breaking
business news.

    "We are delighted to be partnering with FBC, the first ever African
brokerage firm to distribute Blue(TM). Having understood the opportunity
presented by mobile, FBC realizes that Blue(TM) reinforces its customer
proposition by providing a unique value added service setting it apart from
competitors. FBC will provide its customers with the opportunity to not only
view local African exchanges, but also real-time prices from New York, London
and over 160 other global markets, including currencies, gold and oil, all on
one screen", stated Niloo Kassam, SVP Global Marketing at JSM. Kassam
continued, "This announcement is particularly significant as it represents
our entrance into the important African marketplace."

    Agrippa Mugwagwa, FBC e-Commerce Director, Zimbabwe, replied, 'The
application Blue(TM) is consistent with our strategy of extending convenience
in the financial services space through virtualisation across multiple
delivery channels. We are taking advantage of the high mobile and data
penetration rate in Zimbabwe to reach current and prospective customers with
a wider array of financial services, from ordinary transactions to equities.
We find Blue(TM) a timely innovation which will deliver immense value to new
and existing investors.''

    Blue(TM) is available for partners: Banks and Brokers, Mobile Network
Operators, handset manufacturers and store operators around the world to
market now. It offers timely access to those who need to track their
investments in real-time and at the same time allows partners to provide a
value added service to their high value customers.

    About FBC Securities (Private) Limited

    FBC Securities is a wholly owned subsidiary of FBC Holdings
Limited, a diversified financial services group with interests in commercial
banking, stock broking, mortgage and reinsurance services. For more
information, please visit http://www.fbc.co.zw/

    About JSM Wireless UK PLC

    JSM Wireless UK PLC is a UK holding company for a group of
companies whose shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Open
Market. Its flagship software application, Blue(TM), enables bankers,
brokers, dealers, fund managers, financial advisors, accountants, lawyers,
retail investors and anyone exposed to financial markets to view high quality
streaming market data over mobile devices. For more information, please visit
http://www.jsmwireless.com.

    For media enquiries, please contact Natasha Malook on
+44(0)207-368-3382 or by e-mail at nmalook@jsmwireless.com

Source: JSM Wireless UK PLC.

For media enquiries, please contact Natasha Malook on +44(0)207-368-3382 or by e-mail at nmalook@jsmwireless.com

Blancco and IQ Reseller Join Forces to Simplify Processes in Data Erasure and IT Asset Disposal

JOENSUU, Finland, April 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Certified and Secure Data Erasure From Blancco Complements IQ
Reseller's Unique ERP Offering

    Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions,
has announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based IQ reseller, a provider
of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software designed for IT asset disposal
(ITAD) specialists, resellers and recyclers. By integrating with Blancco's
data erasure software, the IQ reseller ERP system obtains hardware details
needed for re-marketing computer and other hard drives, while securely
erasing all information to eliminate the potential risk of data breaches and
fines.

    Both Kim Vaisanen, CEO and Co-Founder of Blancco, and Bill Blegen,
President of IQ reseller, believe the complementary nature of Blancco and IQ
reseller software supports the niche market of IT resale and refurbishment
with out-of-the-box efficiencies that are unrivaled in the industry.

    "As developer of the world's most certified data erasure solutions, we
are excited to join forces with IQ reseller in bringing Blancco's proven
technology to an expanded group of recyclers and ITADs worldwide," said Kim
Vaisanen, CEO of Blancco. "This relationship ensures Blancco's software
shares essential information for the hardware sales process with the IQ
reseller system in an easy-to-use, searchable format, while also creating
erasure reports for customers who entrust resellers with secure
end-of-lifecycle processes as part of IT asset management policy."

    The IQ reseller ERP system works with Blancco Management Console, an
online solution for handling all aspects of IT asset disposal within a
WAN/LAN, including hardware IT asset management and data erasure reporting.
The console integrates with the IQ reseller system to support user creation
of default attribute templates for a wide range of IT assets, ranging from
notebooks and rack mount servers to blade servers and smartphones. Each
serialized IT asset is populated with up to 20 of the most critical
attributes for maximizing remarketing value in online auction sites like
eBay, or in the seller Ecommerce storefronts. IQ reseller's detailed
attribute inventory can be linked to Ecommerce stores to provide buyers the
ability to search and purchase IT assets not simply by category or
manufacturer, but also by attributes such as processor type and speed, memory
type and speed, disk capacity, screen size, video card type, operating system
or any other attribute of interest to potential buyers.

    In addition, Blancco Management Console provides resellers and recyclers
with comprehensive erasure reports they can send customers as proof of data
removal for compliance with a growing number of data protection regulations.

    "Our relationship with Blancco is a natural fit, as we serve the IT
hardware reseller or recycler with technology specifically designed to
expedite processing and remarketing of IT assets while maximizing
profitability," said Bill Blegen, President of IQ reseller. "Integrating IQ
reseller and Blancco functionality will save a tremendous amount of work for
resellers who need such relevant data for their sales processes and to
provide customers secure services. In addition, those recyclers who
previously sold goods by the pallet and pound to other IT resellers on a
wholesale basis will now have the capability to dramatically increase margins
by selling directly to end user customers."

    As the world's most certified data erasure software, Blancco's data
erasure solutions adhere to all major government and military erasure
standards for overwriting data on hard drives. Blancco software removes all
data - even on hidden and remapped sectors - while providing a detailed,
auditable erasure report for proof of compliance. From computers and servers
to smartphones, netbooks and mass storage devices, Blancco solutions deliver
advanced data erasure technology to the widest range of hardware in the
industry.

    About Blancco

    Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around
the globe. As the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions,
Blancco offers the most certified data erasure solutions within the industry.
The company serves users across a wide range of industries, including
banking, finance, government and defence. The company's products are highly
valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world. Blancco operates
from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, Asia, and Australasia. More information is available
at http://www.blancco.com.

    About IQ reseller

    IQ reseller provides enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
specifically designed for IT resellers and recyclerswho sell, service and
maintain the global IT infrastructure, including IT asset disposal (ITAD)
professionals. Developed to replace generic accounting software and
mid-market applications, IQ reseller software contains critical features and
technology unavailable in other products that work to provide the most
accurate serialized inventory system available. Comprised of modules for
management and analysis of inventory, shipments, customer relationships,
e-purchasing, data erasure, and key performance indicators, IQ reseller helps
decrease costs, improve customer service levels, and increase revenue for
more than 1400 ITADs, resellers and recyclers 7 worldwide. It is tightly
integrated with PowerSource Online, BrokerBin, ChannelOnline, UPS, FedEx, and
USPS. More information is available at http://www.IQreseller.com.

   
    Media Contact:

    Monica Shaw
    +1-770-367-9534
    mshaw@carabinerpr.com

    Blancco Oy Ltd
    Kim Vaisanen
    CEO and Co-Founder
    +358-50-585-2885
    kim.vaisanen@blancco.com

    IQ reseller
    Bill Blegen
    President of IQ reseller
    +1-612-384-8364
    bill.blegen@iqreseller.com

Source: Blancco Oy Ltd.

Media Contact: Monica Shaw, +1-770-367-9534, mshaw@carabinerpr.com; Blancco Oy Ltd, Kim Vaisanen, CEO and Co-Founder, +358-50-585-2885, kim.vaisanen@blancco.com; IQ reseller, Bill Blegen, President of IQ reseller, +1-612-384-8364, bill.blegen@iqreseller.com

Unique Live Streaming Boosted Novozymes' Campaign Performance

COPENHAGEN, April 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Video banners and online videos are increasingly coming into use among
advertisers to pique a target group's curiosity. The struggle for attention
is tough, and therefore it is important to think in terms of new and creative
approaches. In January, when Novozymes published its annual report, they
decided - as the first company in the Nordic region to do so - to utilise
live streaming directly in banner advertisements.

    The technology was supplied by digital marketing company Adform in
cooperation with streaming company Qbrick Denmark, and the marketing results
were spectacularly positive. The innovative campaign setup, with over 158,000
unique frames, contributed greatly to the dramatic increase in the number of
visitors to Novozymes' annual report site compared to last year, despite
having a smaller budget this year. At the same time, the live streaming
banner attracted significantly more attention than a traditional banner and
resulted in a click rate that was 70% up on last year!

    "We want to make the world aware of how our biological solutions can
replace oil-based products in everything from petrol to washing powder, and
help the world's industries to make more and better products out of fewer raw
materials," explains Kirsten Laugesen, Corporate Media Manager at Novozymes.
"And we want to communicate this message in an innovative way. The new
banners attracted a great many more visitors to our annual report site this
year than last, despite our basic premise of fewer banner views and a smaller
budget."

    The campaign, targeted primarily at investors, was carried on Borsen.dk,
Business.dk and Euroinvestor.dk. In addition to live streaming, the campaign
comprised a pre-presentation teaser banner and a looping banner that
"re-broadcast" the annual report meeting after the event had taken place. The
three banners were set and timed beforehand with the help of Adform's online
platform, so that graphics and messages did not need to be replaced during
the campaign.

    "Technologically we have come a long way," says Lars Anthonisen,
Marketing Director at Adform. "Video banners are now widespread, so it
certainly pays for advertisers to think in terms of more creative
superstructures."

    Versatility is the key word when considering the creative video
opportunities that Adform can deliver. The Video Cube format - an interactive
cube that the user can rotate and use to activate film clips - enhances
interaction, while social sharing widgets integrated into the video banners
increase the prospects of spreading the campaign message. Further examples of
customer cases from Adforms' Creative showcase can be seen at
http://www.adform.com/site/creative-showcase/.

    About Adform

    Adform is a leading international supplier of products and services in
digital marketing. Founded in 2002, the company now has offices in London,
Hamburg, Stockholm, Oslo, Milan, Wroclaw, Vilnius, Prague and Copenhagen. For
further information, please visit http://www.adform.com.

    About Qbrick

    Qbrick is the leading European supplier of rich media distribution for
web and mobile. For more than 10 years, Qbrick's platform has been the
forerunner in Scandinavia and today Qbrick has offices in Denmark, Sweden,
Norway, Finland and Spain. For further information, please visit
http://www.qbrick.com.

    About Novozymes

    Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation. Together with customers
across a broad array of industries Novozymes creates tomorrow's industrial
biosolutions, improving its customers' business and the use of our planet's
resources.

    With over 700 products used in 130 countries, Novozymes' bioinnovations
increase industrial performance and safeguard the world's resources by
offering superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow's ever-changing
marketplace. Read more at http://www.novozymes.com.

Source: Adform

Lars M. Anthonisen, Marketing Director, Email: Lars.Anthonisen@adform.com, Phone: +45-3535-7100

Mobinex Partners With State Grid FibrLINK to Jointly Construct and Operate a Digital Home Platform in China

BEIJING, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- State Grid FibrLINK, April 11th , 2011, announced that they have signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Mobinex, Inc., a Los Angeles based company with offices in Shanghai, China.  State Grid FibrLINK will use Mobinex's H.E.A.R.T (Human Expression and Rendering Technology) technology and its TeliDH Digital Home products to jointly construct and operate a digital home platform in China.

Within the agreement framework, State Grid FibrLINK adopts and promotes TeliDH LITE, a suite of APIs for Flash development and TeliDH PRO, a C++ Software Development Kit, to developers to create their own motion sensing applications and content quickly.  Both parties will support and expand the eco-system where developers and content creators have amazing opportunities for monetization whether it's through branding, advertising or just application and content purchasing through the partnership's App Store.

The API for Flash and the C++ SDK give developers a simple interface to program facial feature tracking, body motion data, gesture recognition and finger movements to build exciting, first class, living room experience applications.  TeliDH Lite and TeliDH Pro are scheduled to be commercially available by the end of the first quarter 2011.  Developers will have the chance to sell to home users their applications on the upcoming TeliDH online App Store operated by the joint companies.

"Mobinex's leading edge products will not just simplify how home users interact with content on the big screen but also bridge the generation and technology gaps that have divided three generations of Chinese households," said Mr. Yingjie Wang, Chief Information Officer, State Grid FibrLINK. "Mobinex and State Grid FibrLINK are committed to deliver unique content that fosters the China government's heavily promoted green family concept ".

"By combining State Grid FibrLINK's users and network resource and Mobinex's H.E.A.R.T (Human Expression and Rendering Technology), we aim to bring innovative new services that promote physically well being together with family learning and entertainment.  We are pleased to bring access to Mobinex's advanced interactive technology to the Chinese consumer, ultimately bridging the technology gap between the tech savvy user and the novice," said Linh Tang, Mobinex Inc. CEO and Founder.

About State Grid FibrLINK

State Grid FibrLINK Communications Co., Ltd. (an SGCC Company) is an integrated provider of networking solutions and services that support the Internet and other public and private data, voice, and multimedia communications networks, using terrestrial and wireless technologies, which is referred to as networking solutions. State Grid FibrLINK's business consists of the design, development, installation, servicing and support of networking solutions and services by leveraging on its telecommunication resources such as power transmission networks, program-controlled switching networks, data networks and satellite networks, which together enable State Grid FibrLINK to provide nationwide coverage on its services.

About Mobinex

Mobinex is the leading provider of technology that captures user's motion and facial expressions and renders this information into a personalized 2D/3D Avatar. Through its Human Expression Analysis and Rendering Technology (H.E.A.R.T) and suite of applications, users can interact, communicate and entertain with others over the Internet, mobile device or broadcast television.

SOURCE  Mobinex, Inc.

Mobinex, Inc.

CONTACT: Ms. Rui Xu, Finance Department of State Grid Fibrlink, +86-150-1100-5812, ruixu.rx@gmail.com; or Ms. Chuning Ho, Operation Department of Mobinex, Inc., +86-021-6433-2970, Chuning.Ho@mobinex.com

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

RFID ME(TM) Gen2 Internet Americas Product Launch - It Doesn't Get Any Easier Than This - and It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!

HSINCHU, Taiwan, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) will announce formal product launch of RFID ME(TM) for North America and South America at RFID Journal LIVE! 2011 on April 12-14, 2011 in Orlando, Florida (visit MTI's Booth #212 to see live demo).  MTI's Americas product launch coincides with RFID Journal selecting RFID ME(TM) as a finalist for their 2011 Best in Show Award, the winner will be announced on April 14th at the event.

International partners MTI, RF-iT Solutions, Avery Dennison, austriamicrosystems and NXP have partnered together to promote RFID ME(TM) Gen2 Internet.  RFID ME(TM) changes the game for users interested in deploying affordable item-level EPC Gen2 RFID solutions right out of the box and is suited for business, small business, home office and even consumer use.  RFID ME(TM) is an affordable, powerful, flexible complete UHF RFID hardware and software that instantly converts computers, laptops, netbooks and tablets into a complete EPC Gen2 item-level tracking solution.

RF-iT Solutions and MTI have agreed to grant a free, perpetual license for use of detego EXPRESS® exclusively for RFID ME(TM).  As a result of this agreement, detego EXPRESS® will now be bundled with each RFID ME(TM).  detego EXPRESS® previously was provided with RFID ME(TM) but only on a 30-day trial license basis and after this period the end-user was required to license it directly from RF-iT Solutions for euro 249.

RFID ME(TM) well documented software development suite and system integration tools allow users, programmers and system integrators, at all levels of knowledge and experience, to successfully and quickly develop, integrate and deploy item-level EPC Gen2 RFID solutions for any market segment or end use application.  RFID ME(TM) software development suite and system integration tools have been created with 3rd party software developers and systems integrators, and the challenges they face, in mind.

RFID ME(TM) includes:

    --  Plug N Play USB-HID EPC Gen2 Reader Dongle
    --  CD-ROM for software and documentation
        --  RFID ME(TM) APPs - application software featuring WebLink,
            WebDirect, WebSearch, WebKey, EPC Generator, NXP G2iL+/G2iM+ GUI and
            more
        --  detego EXPRESS® -  Middleware solution (EPC, timestamp, location,
            filtering) interfaces to existing Backend IT systems (WebService,
            HTTP Request, File, MSSQL, OLEDB and OPCDA), including local
            webservice Virtual Client®
        --  SDK, API with documentation and examples -  based on detego
            EXPRESS® environment (Microsoft OS Win7/XP 32 or 64 bits, .NET,
            Java)
        --  HW GUI, source code and low-level command set interface
    --  Sample quantities of Avery Dennison EPC Gen2 inlays with NXP silicon

RFID ME(TM) is certified FCC (US: RU-888-100) and ETSI (EU: RU-888-110).  Price for RU-888-100 is $199 and RU-888-110 is euro 150 (plus shipping and handling).  To order RFID ME(TM) or get more information please visit http://www.mti.com.tw or contact Darryn Prince at prince_darryn@mti.com.tw.

    Contact:
    Darryn Prince
    RFID Business Head
    Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI)
    prince_darryn@mti.com.tw
    +1.760.613.2471 USA

SOURCE  Microelectronics Technology Inc.

Microelectronics Technology Inc.

Web Site: http://www.mti.com.tw

LeCroy Announces Thunderbolt® 10 Gb/s Electrical Physical Layer Test Solutions

Industry-leading Test Instruments Provide Core Hardware and Software Test Solutions to Support Thunderbolt Introduction

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LeCroy Corporation's lineup of physical layer test instruments provides complete transmitter and receiver electrical physical layer testing for the new Thunderbolt® serial data standard. LeCroy's SDA 8 Zi-A Serial Data Analyzers, SDA II and Eye Doctor® II analysis software, SPARQ(TM) Signal Integrity Network Analyzers, and PeRT3® Protocol-enabled Receiver Transmitter Tolerance Testers have established leadership in their respective domains and provide unique and powerful toolsets for Thunderbolt design analysis, debug, and validation.

Highest Performance Serial Data Analyzers and Oscilloscopes

The LeCroy SDA 825Zi-A Serial Data Analyzer and oscilloscope models provide two input channels at 25 GHz - ideal for capturing the fifth harmonic of 10 Gb/s NRZ serial data. The SDA 825Zi-A may also be used in a four channel 20 GHz mode with exceptional signal fidelity - in fact, it is the only oscilloscope that provides 25 GHz with two input channels and 20 GHz with four input channels. This flexibility in bandwidth and input channel count is beneficial when the test engineer needs both the ability to perform a crosstalk analysis between multiple lanes using cable inputs and also to measure with the highest signal fidelity possible for validation of jitter performance on a single differential lane using cable inputs. Differential probes with bandwidth ratings up to 25 GHz are also available for use with the SDA 825Zi-A.   

The SDA 825Zi-A comes standard with SDA II Serial Data Analysis Software, 32 Mpts/ch of memory, a hardware serial data trigger, and a variety of other standard software packages commonly used in serial data analysis, debug, and validation. 

Oscilloscope Bandwidth Upgradeability and Investment Protection

LeCroy offers solutions for higher bandwidth in both SDA 8 Zi-A and LabMaster 9 Zi-A platforms. SDA 8 Zi-A can be upgraded to up to 45 GHz in bandwidth. LabMaster 9 Zi-A allows up to 20 channels at 20 GHz, 10 channels at 30 GHz, and 5 channels at 45 GHz. LabMaster provides unique capabilities in the marketplace for multi-lane serial data jitter and crosstalk analysis. Both solutions - 8 Zi-A or 9 Zi-A can grow in bandwidth to accommodate future testing challenges.

SDA II Serial Data Analysis Software Provides Superior Analysis Capabilities

SDA II Software - unique to LeCroy - provides faster eye diagram analysis (up to 100x faster), two jitter decomposition methods (for better debugging of crosstalk issues), and more jitter analysis tools (for deeper insight into root cause issues).  The SDA II analysis package is the only solution that fully integrates jitter measurements into the oscilloscope software for greater confidence in jitter measurements.

The IsoBER eye analysis feature included in SDA II adds insight to the traditionally non-quantitative view of eye openings by providing an extrapolated view of the eye opening for a user-adjustable bit error rate. The ability to Show Mask Failures helps to quickly identify sources of eye failures by pinpointing the failure location in the acquisition data. Understanding root causes of the Random Jitter (Rj) and Deterministic Jitter (Dj) in a serial data waveform is a crucial step in reducing overall jitter, and LeCroy provides exceptional capability in this regard. For example, the Periodic Jitter (Pj) Spectrum allows the user to accurately identify the frequencies where Pj occurs. The Data Dependent Jitter (DDj) Histogram displays the distribution of the DDj while simultaneously showing a plot of the DDj vs. time overlaid on the pattern. Deep understanding of InterSymbol Interference (ISI) is enabled with a view of the ISI in sum or separated by a specific pattern. These analysis tools provide the highest level of insight into possible jitter causes and are not available from other vendors.

SPARQ Signal Integrity Network Analyzer - Fast, Easy, Affordable

The SPARQ provides S-parameter measurements with one button push at a fraction of the price of a conventional Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). The SPARQ signal integrity network analyzer connects directly to the device under test (DUT) and to PC-based software through a single USB connection for quick, multi-port (up to 12) S-parameter measurements. S-parameter measurements have traditionally been made using a VNA, a difficult to use instrument that is beyond many budgets. SPARQ is very affordable and simplifies measurements, making S-parameters accessible at the desktop of the Thunderbolt engineer.

The SPARQ provides calibrated measurements with a single connection to the DUT and offers simple setup choices. The user is able to start and complete the entire measurement with a single button press. Calibration standards are built into the SPARQ, which enables measurements to be made without multiple connection steps and removes the need for additional electronic calibration (ECAL) modules. Calibration proceeds quickly without user intervention, so calibration can be done often without relying on out-of-date saved calibrations.

SPARQ is the ideal instrument for characterizing multi-port Thunderbolt devices. It is ideal for development of measurement-based simulation models, design validation, compliance testing, or as a high-performance TDR.   

Eye Doctor II Provides Easy Integration of S-Parameter Files into Serial Data Analysis

SPARQ provides S-parameter Touchstone format files that can be easily inserted into Eye Doctor II for embedding/de-embedding, and emulation. In addition, Eye Doctor II permits user-control for addition or removal of pre- or de-emphasis in transmitter signals, and also permits the ability to emulate the hardware equalizer used in the receiver so as to allow eye diagram and jitter calculations for the Thunderbolt signal as seen by the receiver.

PeRT3® Provides Protocol Awareness for High Speed Serial Data Testing

LeCroy's introduction of PeRT3 has changed the dynamics of physical layer testing. The PeRT3 fills the space between physical layer test and protocol test, providing a new and more intelligent capability for performance testing of receivers and transmitters. PeRT3 Phoenix specifically addresses PCI Express Gen3 test requirements.  For other standards, LeCroy has incorporated PeRT3 together with LeCroy oscilloscopes and software for end-to-end testing of high speed serial data standards.

As Thunderbolt evolves and specifications become finalized, LeCroy will ensure support for Thunderbolt adopters through a continuous process of product upgrades and new product additions. 

Further Information

Engineers and technicians who would like to know more can contact LeCroy at 1-800-5LeCroy (1-800-553-2769) or visit the LeCroy web site (http://www.lecroy.com).

About LeCroy

LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by quickly measuring, analyzing, and verifying complex electronic signals. The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers, and global communications protocol test solutions used by design engineers in the computer and semiconductor, data storage device, automotive and industrial, and military and aerospace markets. LeCroy's 45-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in "WaveShape Analysis"--capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today's information and communications technologies. LeCroy is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York. Company information is available at http://www.lecroy.com.

© 2011 by LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Media contact:  Patrick Brightman - SGW
(973) 263-5475
LeCroy Contact:  Abhishek Sheetal, Product Marketing Manager
(845) 425-2000
Customer contact:  LeCroy Customer Care Center
(800) 553-2769

SOURCE  LeCroy Corporation

LeCroy Corporation

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

New Videos on BrassCraft YouTube Channel Demonstrate Best-Practice Plumbing Installation

NOVI, Mich., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BrassCraft Manufacturing Company has launched a YouTube channel featuring detailed videos of common plumbing installations. The videos offer a popular medium for step-by-step instruction in modern plumbing applications.

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"The dynamics of the market along with the changing demographics of our customer base, the plumber, challenges us for new ways to communicate", explains Patty Stinson, Director of New Products and Innovation. "The need to focus on the plumber has never been more apparent and is the core of our strategy. Many online videos lack the comprehensive detail, technical precision, and clarity that plumbing instructions demand. These videos provide the BrassCraft customer with straightforward information many other videos overlook."

Adds Mark Labadie, Vice President Information Systems, "This is another collaboration initiative between Marketing and IT using technology to enhance the message, strengthen the brand, and provide stronger ties between BrassCraft and the plumber."

The BrassCraft YouTube channel will cover topics including:

    --  How to Install a Compression Valve
    --  How to Install a New Solvent Weld Valve into a CPVC Supply Line
    --  How to Install a Gas Appliance Connector with an Excess Flow Valve
    --  How to Install a PushConnect Valve
    --  How to Install a PEX Valve
    --  How to install an Iron Pipe Valve

The videos are a valuable addition to the resources BrassCraft provides for customers. For example, BrassCraft has applied a QR (quick response) barcode to product packaging and other marketing materials. This allows customers to simply scan the barcode with a compatible smartphone to instantly launch YouTube for easy access to a menu of available installation videos.

Trade school instructors and their students will also benefit from viewing the new BrassCraft installation videos.

The videos may be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/brasscraft

Professionally filmed in high-definition and employing the highest production values, each BrassCraft video begins with an overview of components, tools and supplies needed for the job. Installation is presented step-by-step, including conditions commonly encountered, then proper testing of the successful installation.

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

BrassCraftManufacturing Company, a Masco Company, is a leading manufacturer of products for use in the new construction and repair/remodel markets. The company's guarantee to these markets; Committed to Quality - Driven by Innovation is reflected in the thousands of high-reputation plumbing products that are sold under the BrassCraft brand. Founded in 1946, BrassCraft is an international corporation headquartered in Novi, Michigan with manufacturing and distribution facilities around the globe.

SOURCE  BrassCraft Manufacturing Company

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BrassCraft Manufacturing Company

CONTACT: Geri Kostello, Communications Supervisor, BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, +1-248-374-3906, gkostell@brasscrafthq.com; PR Contact: Jim Meloche, The Marketing Collaborative, +1-248-376-4076, jim@themarketingcollaborative.net

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

CineFLOW Introduces Revolutionary End-to-End Workflow System at NAB 2011

Powerful new system provides seamless support for 3D and 2D production from on-camera recording to final conform; CineFLOW appoints Band Pro exclusive dealer for the U.S.

LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CineFLOW(TM), a developer of advanced digital solutions for professional digital motion picture production, today announced the debut of the cineFLOW workflow system: a fresh digital-age approach enabling productions to record, view, store, manage and distribute content in one seamless system.

Created by the team that developed the innovative DALSA 4K camera, cineFLOW gives creatives control over every aspect of content, with technology working in the background to automate a multitude of mundane production tasks.

The system is being introduced during the National Association of Broadcasters convention and exhibition, April 11-14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  CineFLOW is demonstrating its system in the Band Pro Film & Digital booth, C10308, in Central Hall.  Band Pro has been selected as the exclusive U.S. dealer for cineFLOW.

"Digital workflows are supposed to free creatives to concentrate on production, and not have to invent a new workflow for every production," said Marker Karahadian, cineFLOW lead investor and U.S. distributor.  "CineFLOW serves both sides of the equation: tools for fostering creative expression with leading edge back-office support - in a cost-effective solution."

The cineFLOW system delivers intelligent work flows for uncompressed 3D and 2D 4:4:4 high-definition or RAW images.  It is a software core with an integrated data base, a custom recorder with affordable ultra-high capacity recording modules, and two servers: one for on-set data management, the other for post-production data management

All major digital cinema cameras are supported by the cineFLOW system.

CinePIPE(TM), cineFLOW's software core lets on-set teams record content, then review, search and annotate production metadata almost instantly via an intuitive browser interface. The metadata remains married to a production's image files from the set through final conforming.

The on-camera hardware includes:

    --  cineTAKE(TM), an ultra-compact recording system. It easily supports up
        to four streams of uncompressed 4:4:4 3Ghz HD-SDI recording, and comes
        with a built-in wireless proxy server for on-set picture and metadata
        review.
    --  cineCLIP(TM), the recording cartridge, comes in two sizes covering 40
        and 80-minute shoot times.  Each can handle up to 60fps uncompressed
        stereo recordings, and comes with full ESD and RAID protection.

Two server boxes round out the basic system.

    --  The cinePIPE(TM) HUB, an all-in-one server designed specifically for on-
        and near-set time-intensive production.  With hardware including 4TB of
        on-board storage, hex-core CPU and Nvidia GPU image processing and
        optional LTO-5 drive, it lets productions offload and back up image data
        in faster than real time.
    --  The cinePIPE DI takes the features of the cinePIPE HUB and delivers them
        in a powerful server installed at the production's post facility.

Each cineFLOW system is unique; however a basic system with one on-board recorder, three 40-minute media clips and an on-set station server is in the $75,000 range.  The cinePIPE DI is $60,000 complete, with a very short list of options, Karahadian added.

For more information on cineFLOW sales, call Band Pro in Burbank, Calif. at (818) 841-9655, or contact cineFLOW directly at (323) 478-7351.

    Agency contact:             CineFLOW contact:   Band Pro contact:
    Skip Ferderber              Marker Karahadian   Nir Reches
    Skip Ferderber &                                 Band Pro Film &
     Associates                 CineFLOW USA         Digital, Inc
    Tel: +1 (425)                Tel: +1 (323)       Tel: +1 (818)
     315-1724                    478-7351            841-9655
                                 Email:
    E-mail:                      marker@cine-
     skip.ferderber@skipf1.com   flow.com            nir.reches@bandpro.com

SOURCE  CineFLOW

CineFLOW

Ozura World Ltd. Acquires Tatto Media for $60 Million

HONG KONG, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ozura World Ltd. (http://www.ozuraworld.com) announced today that it has acquired Tatto Media, (http://www.tattomedia.com) a leading mobile performance advertising network, for USD $60 Million.

"We intend to lead the next generation of mobile innovation. The acquisition of Tatto Media, which is one of the largest North American mobile marketing networks, will significantly strengthen our ability to connect advertisers to consumers worldwide," said Larry Tey, Ozura World Ltd. Chairman. "This acquisition represents a tremendous opportunity for us to support vertical mobile content providers and present advertisers with an effective platform for reaching their well-qualified, targeted audiences."

Tatto Media, established in 2005, has grown to become a leading mobile advertising network in the United States. Since its inception, it has been focused on generating real value - simultaneously producing results for advertisers and publishers alike. This balance of advertiser and publisher success is core to its proprietary mobile ad serving technologies.

"Mobile advertising is one of the fastest growing market segments in the online advertising space, particularly in Asia. This acquisition adds to the value of what both companies can bring to both Asia and North America," said Lin Miao, CEO of Tatto Media. "We are very proud to join the Ozura family and achieve our goal of becoming one of the largest mobile advertising networks worldwide," said Andrew Bachman, President of Tatto Media.

About Ozura World Ltd.

Ozura World is a leading entertainment media company specialized in mobile social network, mobile applications and wireless entertainment. The company distributes software and applications for mobile Internet devices such as cell phones, smart phones, wireless entertainment devices and tablets. Major markets across Asia include Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Philippines. Ozura World has representative offices in 8 countries around the world.

About Tatto Media

Tatto Media was founded in 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts. Over the past six years, the company has applied its expertise in performance advertising to mobile. Tatto Media's development of next generation advertising platforms is revolutionizing the mobile advertising industry. Since its conception, Tatto Media has been focused on generating real value - simultaneously producing results for advertisers and publishers alike. This balance of advertiser and publisher success is core to the Company's proprietary ad serving technologies. Tatto Media's results-oriented ad serving technology is built for results-oriented advertisers and publishers.

Adrian Ooi
pr@tattomedia.com
617.236.8005

SOURCE  Tatto Media

Tatto Media

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

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Escalation Coming First to Xbox LIVE® May 3

New Content Pack Follows Record Setting DLC Launch; Worldwide Invasion in 22 Days

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The global phenomenon that is Call of Duty®: Black Ops, which has set video game and entertainment records, is poised to raise the stakes on May 3rd with the release of its second content pack Call of Duty®: Black Ops Escalation.  Call of Duty: Black Ops continues to attract millions of gamers around the world online, logging more than 2 billion hours played and counting.  The game's debut content pack, First Strike,shattered Xbox LIVE® launch records upon its release in February when it surpassed 1.4 million downloads in the first 24 hours alone.  The follow up content pack, Escalation, will launch first on Xbox LIVE and features four all-new multiplayer maps, and a Zombies experience like none before it

"In crafting the Escalation multiplayer maps - Zoo, Convoy, Hotel and Stockpile - the team developed them to be distinct experiences in their own right, giving players the variety they crave in both setting and gameplay," said Treyarch Studio Head, Mark Lamia. "And I don't want to spoil any surprises for Zombies fans, but Call of the Dead takes it to a whole new level."

Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), Call of Duty: Black Ops is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language.  For additional Call of Duty updates, visit http://www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @Treyarch.

Additionally, to celebrate the upcoming release of Escalation, Treyarch will host a Double XP weekend beginning Friday, May 6th.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

Call of Duty and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Xbox 360 is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. 

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Kyle Walker, PR Manager of Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-424-744-5677, kyle.walker@activision.com

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

Attorneys and Law Students Propel Their Legal Careers Forward With LegalMentor

NEW YORK, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Newly admitted attorneys, are you frustrated by the toughest legal job market of the decade? If you're employed, are you overwhelmed to realize you need skills you definitely weren't taught in law school? A resource exclusively for attorneys and aspiring lawyers has launched at LegalMentor.com.

Journeyman lawyers, are you worried about the health of your careers as large law firms lay off your colleagues and extend the time it takes to make partner? Concerned that your practice area isn't where you really want to be anymore, or your skills could be stronger?

Veteran attorneys, are you ready to make a radical career shift? Interested in learning new legal skills by working with experienced colleagues in other practice areas? Or is it the right time to give back to your professional community?

All of these attorneys and law students can benefit from a free membership at LegalMentor.com. LegalMentor(SM) launched the site as a resource exclusively for attorneys and aspiring lawyers of all ages, practices and experience levels looking to boost their careers. Legal mentoring, in which an attorney gives career advice and guidance to a less experienced colleague, is an important attorney career development tool that costs nothing but time -- yet is significantly underutilized. For those who are ready to take the next step, LegalMentor offers a members-only classified section matching their interests and needs with potential legal mentors.

In addition to matching legal mentors and proteges, the site also offers attorney career development articles intended to guide attorneys and law students of all experience levels. There you can learn about establishing a practice, promoting one online, switching practice areas and transforming to other interests.

Newly admitted attorneys will find that mentoring early in their careers helps them learn business and legal skills they might have otherwise struggled to develop over years. But for experienced attorneys, legal mentorships are ways to learn skills they need to go in-house, start their own firms or expand a practice. For example, if you keep getting client requests in an unfamiliar area of law, you can learn those skills while referring potential clients to your mentor. Legal mentoring particularly helps with networking, a vital skill for building client lists and lasting professional relationships, but one that law schools say students are reluctant to embrace.

Legal mentorships are especially relevant right now because the down economy is disrupting the traditional attorney employment market. Surveys show fewer law school graduates are employed at all -- and those with jobs are frequently looking for something better. Meanwhile, the lockstep compensation model for associates is losing favor, and large firms are making fewer partners. Even veteran attorneys can face problems when they practice an area of law that clients have taken in-house to save money.

LegalMentor(SM) is the vision of Carl Bartol, a public-sector attorney and web aficionado. Due to his own concerns about government budget cuts and downsizing, Mr. Bartol began exploring ways to develop additional special skills such as mediation, and look into alternative attorney careers. During that process, he became convinced that legal mentoring is a powerful and underappreciated tool that benefits both parties. Moreover, after attending numerous professional gatherings, he realized legal mentoring could also help with many of the most common attorney problems reported by colleagues. Still happily employed in his chosen career path, Mr. Bartol wants to enhance opportunities in his profession for all.

For more information about LegalMentor or to get started establishing new professional relationships, visit http://www.legalmentor.com/ today. Media inquiries: media@legalmentor.com

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com

SOURCE  LegalMentor

LegalMentor

CONTACT: Carl A. Bartol of LegalMentor, +1-914-275-1766

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

IBM Offers New Opportunities to Jump Start Cloud Computing for Business Partners and Start-ups

ARMONK, N.Y., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on efforts to help its partner community capitalize on the growing cloud computing opportunity, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today is making available two pricing and financing programs to help IBM Business Partners and start-up companies more easily build their own cloud applications and infrastructures with IBM technology.

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IBM will provide Cloud Application Providers -- businesses that deliver Software as a Service (SaaS) -- the option of acquiring IBM software for use in their SaaS offerings as a monthly rental subscription, complementing the way they receive payments from their own clients.

Additionally, IBM will provide financing programs specifically designed for IBM Business Partners that are building cloud computing technical environments. With low-rate to 0% financing and deferred payments on IBM technology and services, the company will offer qualifying partners the opportunity to avoid large up-front costs as they start their cloud businesses.

These two offerings build on IBM's program to develop the IT industry's broadest ecosystem of companies that provide a wide range of cloud computing services and technologies for clients of all sizes and industries. This recently announced IBM Cloud Computing Specialty supports IBM Business Partners that demonstrate their expertise and customer success in cloud computing.

Companies in industries ranging from healthcare to entertainment are turning to cloud computing as a way to deliver and provide IT in innovative ways. According to analyst firm IDC, $45 billion will be spent on cloud-related technologies, hardware and software by 2013, up from $17 billion in 2009. (1)

"More and more clients are asking IBM and our partners to provide them with cloud capabilities around the globe, ranging from the flexible delivery of software applications to building private and public clouds," said Jim Corgel, general manager, Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and Developer Relations, IBM. "IBM's business partner community is essential to our ability to support these demands, and we are committed to providing the industry's best resources and opportunities to help our partners grow their business through the cloud."

Monthly Rental of IBM Software for SaaS Providers

The opportunity for Cloud Application Providers continues to grow as more businesses and organizations across several industries are turning to variably-priced, web-based software for different capabilities -- from managing electronic health records to delivering industry-focused CRM and business analytics software.

With the pricing model announced today, these ISVs will be able to offer clients the ability to get new capabilities up and running in a short amount of time without large up-front capital or on-going staffing to maintain the applications and hardware systems.

IBM's monthly rental software pricing allows ISVs to build and deliver their SaaS applications with IBM software -- such as IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM DB2 -- and scale up or down the software licenses needed monthly based on an annual commitment. For example, this allows ISVs servicing retail clients the opportunity to use more software licenses during heavy holiday or "back to school" seasons, and fewer during historically lower shopping months.

"As an ISV providing our own ERP software to various industries, we now have several clients opting for cloud-based delivery of our technology," said Claudio Bessa, international and new business director for Brazil-based IBM Premier Business Partner, TOTVS. "Through the monthly rental pricing from IBM, we can better manage our monthly finances and have the opportunity to grow or shrink the licenses we need each month based on our own deployment patterns."

For IBM, this provides a new opportunity to migrate ISVs from competitive software platforms to IBM middleware. It also offers start-up ISV companies with an easier on-ramp to IBM technology as part of their overall offering.

Jump Start Financing for Cloud Builders and Infrastructure Providers

IBM Business Partners can quickly build and expand their cloud business with low-rate financing programs available from IBM Global Financing, the lending and leasing arm of IBM.  IBM Global Financing helps credit qualified Cloud Builder and Cloud Infrastructure Providers reduce up-front costs, predict monthly payments, and optimize their cash flow as they enter new business models.

IBM Global Financing offers a range of financing alternatives to fit each Cloud Builder and Infrastructure Provider's specific needs, enabling faster build-out of a cloud infrastructure while keeping technology current and competitive with a well defined IT lifecycle strategy.  These include:

    --  Cloud partners can optimize cash flow and ROI with low-rate and 0%
        financing offers* that provide predictable monthly payments on eligible
        IBM hardware, software and services solutions. There are also lease
        options for select hardware that allow for mid-lease upgrades to the
        latest processor technology and peripherals, protecting the Business
        Partner's investment and competitive position while minimizing costs.
    --  For large infrastructure deployments**, IBM Global Financing offers
        initial payment deferrals of up to six months, allowing IBM Business
        Partners to avoid large up-front cash outlays, while growing revenue,
        and accelerate the cash flow break-even point of their cloud
        infrastructure investment.

For more information on the IBM software monthly rental model for ISVs, please visit:  http://www.ibm.com/cloud/partner/pricing

For more information on IBM Global Financing, please visit: http://www.ibm.com/financing.

For more information on IBM Business Partner cloud computing initiatives, please visit http://www.ibm.com/partner/cloud.

Source:

(1) IDC's Worldwide Collaborative Applications 2010-2014 Forecast Update: Market Poised for Slight Rebound Within Next Five Years (#224269, August 2010).

*Depending on solution for deals up to $500,000 in the U.S. and $300,000 outside the U.S.  IBM hardware financed through FMV leases; all other items financed by means of loans.  Charges for software and services must be one-time, non-recurring. Dependent on country availability, offers include 0% for 36 month FMV leasing on select IBM hardware and 12 month loans for IBM software

**Depending on solution for deals greater than $500,000 in the U.S. and over $300,000 outside the U.S.

IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. Rates and availability are based on a client's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type and options, and may vary by country. Some offerings are not available in certain countries.  Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension or withdrawal without notice.

Press Contact:Lon LevitanIBM Media Relations+1-512-286-7216llevitan@us.ibm.com

SOURCE  IBM

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Awarepoint to Showcase Industry-leading Real-time Location System (RTLS) at AONE Annual Meeting

Live demo to highlight how to achieve positive clinical and financial outcomes

SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Awarepoint Corporation announced today that it will showcase its Enterprise Awareness and Real-time Location System (RTLS) at Booth #901 during the American Organization of Nurse Executives' (AONE) 44th Annual Meeting and Exposition, which will be held from April 13-16 at the San Diego Convention Center. Awarepoint's live demo will highlight how nurses can spend more time with patients and enhance patient safety and quality of care, while achieving positive clinical and financial outcomes.

(Logo:  https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100127/LA44915LOGO)

Awarepoint will offer hands-on demonstrations of how hospitals:

    --  track assets in real-time
    --  monitor hand-washing workflow
    --  streamline patient-clinician interactions

Awarepoint's Enterprise and RTLS solutions enable hospitals and health systems to track equipment, patients, and personnel to enhance workflow, operational efficiency, patient safety, and outcomes.

"Our solutions are making a critical difference every day in healthcare by ensuring the right equipment, the right patient, and the right staff are in the right place at the right time," said Jay Deady, Awarepoint's CEO. "AONE provides the ideal opportunity to increase industry awareness of the key role Awarepoint plays in driving greater clinical and operational efficiencies while improving patient care and safety, the hallmarks of healthcare reform and accountable care organizations (ACOs)."

About Awarepoint Corporation

San Diego-based Awarepoint is the world's leading supplier of real-time location systems (RTLS) that hospitals use to track, monitor, and optimize the utilization and workflow of personnel, patients, and equipment. These proven solutions with 93 hospital client sites, 150,627 asset tags under management, and 47,015,515 square feet of RLS network coverage in US hospitals, enable clinicians and administrators to improve quality of care, efficiency, productivity, and processes more easily and cost effectively. For more information, visit http://www.awarepoint.com/.

SOURCE  Awarepoint

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Awarepoint

CONTACT: Jodi Amendola of Amendola Communications, http://www.acmarketingpr.com, +1-480-664-8412, ext. 11, jamendola@ACmarketingPR.com, for Awarepoint

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

KyLinTV Launches KyLin2.0

The industry leading next generation of Chinese IPTV features HD channels and mobile capabilities

NEW YORK, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- KyLinTV, the world-leading Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) service provider proudly announces today the official launch of KyLin2.0. For the first time ever, Chinese television channels will be delivered to overseas Chinese subscribers in high definition and available for mobile consumption on the iPad or through a PC.

After the successful debut of first generation platform in North America in 2005, KyLinTV launched its service in Europe and Asia last year. KyLin2.0 is the exciting next step in the evolution of KyLinTV and features the first ever HD Chinese channels delivered by IPTV. As the world is going mobile, so is KyLinTV as subscribers can access their programming -- VOD and streaming -- on an app for iPad.

With the launch of KyLin2.0, KyLinTV will provide 88 most popular Chinese channels including 20 newly-added ones, offering the largest collection of Chinese TV programming from mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore and local TV stations in North America, including the Great Wall TV package, the flagship product of China International Television Corporation's (CITVC) in its effort to reach out to Chinese overseas in Chinese language.

Wei Ping, vice president of China International Television Corporation's (CITVC) spoke enthusiastically of the newly-enhanced Great Wall TV package on KyLin 2.0, especially the newly-added six HD channels including Hunan HD channel, Beijing HD channel, Shanghai Dragon TV HD channel, Jiangsu HD channel and Zhejiang HD channel, as well as CCTV Documentary channel, Sichuan International Channel and Taishan International Channel.

"As the most important Chinese TV channel platform outside of China, the Great Wall TV package is a window connecting the latest members of the Chinese diaspora with their home countries. With KyLin 2.0, we can provide them with best watching experiences of Chinese television programming," said Wei.

"The launch of KyLin2.0 is truly a milestone for the industry," said KyLinTV president Duan Jianbing. "KyLinTV is the only Chinese TV programming aggregator and provider with the advanced features of HD and mobile, and we continue to look for ways to better serve our subscribers using cutting-edge technology and a content rich channel lineup."

World famous pianist Lang Lang, a spokesperson for KyLinTV, is a constant world traveler, and finds KyLin to be the best way to keep in touch with news and culture from home.

"KyLinTV connects me to the homeland with its wide selection of TV channels and popular VOD programs," Lang Lang said. "KyLinTV has been a trendsetter in IPTV. The best part and my favorite feature of KyLin 2.0 is the 3 ways-to-watch feature. With that, I can watch KyLinTV anytime, anywhere, on any device: my PC, TV, or iPad."

About KyLinTV

KyLinTV is a world leading Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) service provider dedicated to servicing the overseas Chinese communities in North America, Europe and South East Asia. Currently KyLinTV offers 88 most popular Chinese television channels, over 20 mainstream English channels and more than 30,000 hours of video-on-demand programs. Viewing packages such as Chinese TV channels, Movies and TV Dramas, Happy Kids are available on KyLinTV.

    Contact:
    KyLinTV Inc.
    Billy  Huang
    Phone: +1-516-622-8423
    Email: PR@kylintv.com

SOURCE  KyLinTV

KyLinTV

Sky Launches New Affordable HD Box for the Second Room

LONDON, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky has announced today the release of a new, smaller high-gloss SkyHD box to its range. The SkyHD box when taken with Sky's HD Pack will allow Sky Multiroom customers to enjoy HD TV channels in more than one room of the house without the need to purchase an additional Sky+HD box. The addition of the affordable HD Box completes the line up of HD boxes that include the 1TB Sky+HD box.

The new box also includes the HD Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) which allows viewers to browse TV listings while watching their current programme on the mini screen and set reminders for upcoming programmes. The box gives customers access to the same channels as their principal TV subscription, with a range of over 50 HD channels available depending on TV Package.  This includes Sky1 HD, Sky Living HD, Sky Atlantic HD, Sky Sports HD, dedicated HD genre movie channels and everyday favourites like BBC One HD and ITV1 HD.

Customers can now enjoy Sky's HD service throughout their home at a more affordable price as their first SkyHD box is free when taking their first Multiroom subscription; any additional box thereafter taken with a new Multiroom subscription will be priced at 49 pounds Sterling.

Hilary Perchard, Sky's Director of Product Management, said: "We want to offer customers as much choice as possible, both in terms of content and innovation. Therefore, as the appetite for HD viewing grows we want to make this service available to customers throughout the house so they are always able to watch great content in high definition."

For further production information please visit: http://www.sky.com/hd

SOURCE  Sky

Sky

CONTACT: For more information and high-res imagery contact: Amy Holland, PR Executive, Consumer PR, +44(0)20-77053000

Web Site: http://www.sky.com/hd

AT&T Outlines 2011 Cell Site Investment Highlights for the Chicagoland Area

AT&T Bringing 4G Speeds to Chicagoland in 2011, Enhancing Customer Experience

CHICAGO, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced highlights of local cell site investment plans for 2011. AT&T is focused on building new cell sites and expanding capacity at existing sites in the Chicago area as part of its overall planned $19-billion investment in its U.S. wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011.

AT&T plans to invest more than $160 million in Chicagoland on cell sites this year, including building more than new 35 cell sites to increase coverage and network capacity, and continuing to add network capacity to further reduce network congestion and improve customers' mobile voice and broadband experience. From 2008 to 2010, AT&T invested more than $2.4 billion in Chicagoland on its wireless and wireline network as part of its commitment to superior service in the area and these investments are part of the more than $3.8 billion AT&T invested from 2008 through 2010 across Illinois.

"The telecommunication modernization act I signed last year was designed to grow our economy and create more Illinois jobs through significant investment in our state's broadband and wireless networks - and it is already working," said Governor Pat Quinn. "Today's news shows that this new law is attracting major private sector investment in the latest technologies, boosting economic recovery throughout the state."

These cell site improvements are just part of AT&T's planned overall investment in the Chicago area, as the company is also working on enabling 4G** speeds, enhancing wireless backhaul capacity across the area, enhancing in-building coverage and installing distributed antenna systems to enhance coverage in high-traffic areas like stadiums and event venues, and enhancing its wired broadband and backbone networks.

Paul La Schiazza, president of AT&T Illinois, says AT&T plans the following network improvements in the Chicago area in 2011:

    --  Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to more than 500 cell sites to
        enable 4G speeds and add capacity to support more mobile traffic, like
        adding traffic lanes to a highway
    --  Installing more than 35 new cell sites to improve network coverage
    --  Adding spectrum carriers to 45 cell sites to support more traffic
    --  Deploying and upgrading Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks in key
        locations such as sports facilities, airports and other high-traffic
        venues to enhance network coverage

"The state's new, modern telecommunications policy passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Quinn is making Illinois a more attractive state for AT&T to invest in broadband, wireless and emerging technologies," said La Schiazza, President, AT&T Illinois.

AT&T's advanced network provides several important advantages for customers. Unlike some competitors, AT&T's mobile-broadband network provides customers with the ability to talk and surf at the same time. For instance, you can look up directions to an event while staying on the phone with your boss, or browse your favorite social media sites while chatting with a friend. AT&T's mobile broadband network also is up to 35 percent faster than our largest competitor's CDMA-based network on average nationally.

AT&T also provides access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T's largest competitor's CDMA-only devices work in fewer than 45 countries. Business Traveler magazine recently named AT&T as having the "Best Mobile Coverage in the World" - the fourth time AT&T has received the distinction.

"We're investing in our Chicago area network to help AT&T customers take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," Dave Fine, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T Illinois said. "This year, we're committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice service to our customers, and we're backing that up with the right investments."

AT&T plans to provide additional details on Chicagoland area network investment plans on a community-by-community basis over the coming weeks. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world.

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

For more information about AT&T's coverage in the Chicago area or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

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

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

**4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network. Actual speeds experienced will vary and depend on several factors, including device, location, capacity, facilities, and other conditions.

About AT&T

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

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Brooke Vane of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-312-729-3639, bvane@attnews.us

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

Zillow Aquires Postlets, an Online Listing Creation and Distribution Platform

SEATTLE, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow, Inc., which operates real estate website Zillow.com®, Zillow® Mortgage Marketplace, and the leading mobile real estate platform, today announced the acquisition of Postlets(TM), a leading online real estate listing creation and distribution platform. Postlets enables individual real estate agents, property managers and landlords to create listings and send them to 13 real estate and social media websites. 

Founded in 2005, Postlets has more than 500,000 registered users, who currently use Postlets to distribute more than 350,000 for-sale and for-rent listings across the country. As part of the acquisition, Postlets co-founders Asher Matsuda and Raymond Chen have joined Zillow as full-time employees. Postlets will continue to send listings to its current distribution partners.

"Postlets is a terrific tool for agents, property managers and landlords to promote their listings and manage their online presence," said Spencer Rascoff, Zillow CEO.  "We are very excited to have the Postlets brand and its talented founders join our team."

About Zillow®, Inc.

Zillow is a real estate marketplace where homeowners, buyers, sellers, renters, real estate agents and mortgage professionals find and share vital information about homes and mortgages. Zillow, Inc. operates Zillow.com®, Zillow Mortgage Marketplace and Zillow Mobile. Zillow launched in early 2006 with Zestimate® home values and data on millions of U.S. homes, and Zillow has since added homes for sale, homes for rent,Rent Zestimates and a directory of real estate and lending professionals. One of the most-visited U.S. real estate brands, with 19.4 million unique visitors in March 2011, Zillow's goal is to help people become smarter about homes and real estate in every stage of their lives -- home buying, selling, renting, remodeling and financing. The company is headquartered in Seattle.

Zillow.com, Zillow and Zestimate are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.

SOURCE  Zillow, Inc.

Zillow, Inc.

CONTACT: Jill Simmons of Zillow.com, +1-206-757-2794, press@zillow.com

UnXis Completes Purchase of SCO Unix Assets

DUBAI, UAE, April 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - New Vision and Leadership to Shape Future of SCO Unix Technology,
Supported by New Team to Drive Innovation and Talent Acquisition

    UnXis, Inc. announced today that the purchase of The SCO Group, Inc.
operating assets and intellectual property rights has been successfully
completed with the transfer of the entire Unix operating systems and software
solutions and employees of The SCO Group. UnXis now owns all intellectual
property rights and assets related to SCO clearing the way for financial
growth and pioneering technical improvements, under its new leadership.

    UnXis is committed to investing $25 million over the next 18 months into
product and technology developments, as well as building upon its world-class
management, sales and customer support team. UnXis has retained all customer
contracts, the UNIX and UNIXWARE trademarks and an installed base of 32,000
customer contracts maintained in 82 countries, including McDonald's, Siemens,
Sperbank, China Post, Thomson Reuters and the US Department of Defense.

    UnXis, Inc is owned jointly by Stephen Norris, previous co-founder of the
Carlyle Group and MerchantBridge, a leading international private equity
group with diverse interests operating from offices in the United Kingdom,
Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. MerchantBridge has
completed nine private equity transactions in the past five years, with an
enterprise value of $4.5 billion.

    UnXis has appointed Richard A. Bolandz as CEO. Over the past twenty
years, Bolandz has lead competitive strategy, corporate development and
technology commercialization at organizations including Qwest Communications
MCI Communications and UNISYS Global Outsourcing & Infrastructure Services.

    Richard A. Bolandz, CEO of unXis commented today: "Our first commitment
is to our customers, value added resellers and channel partners to support
their existing needs as well as a whole new generation of hardware, software
and trends of the cloud."

    Eric le Blan, Vice Chairman of unXis and COO of MerchantBridge, continued
by saying: "The acquisition of this exciting business is opening up vast
opportunities within the IT sector and unXis is strategically positioned to
aggressively grow in the coming months. We are delighted to announce that the
entire staff of The SCO Group has accepted employment with unXis, Inc, and I
thank them for their enthusiastic backing as well as SCO customers for their
support. With the continuity provided by the team and the active role played
by key customers, together with the expertise of the partners that we are
bringing on board, we are strategically positioned to provide the most
reliable, secure and scalable operating systems in such diverse environments
as global cloud computing enterprises and small and medium-size businesses;
such is the flexibility of our software solutions. We foresee our software
becoming a critical component of the new Internet highways currently being
developed in the Middle and Far East, from Riyadh to Beijing."

    Under the new vision, unXis will focus on 3 immediate priorities:

    - Industry-Leading Technology

    Harnessing the unmatched reliability, scalability and security of Unix,
the company has a dedicated vision to serve small and medium-size businesses,
enterprise and OEM customers through development of a new generation of
hardware, software and cloud computing.

    - Collaborative Operating Model

    The company is committed to collaborating with each customer across SCO's
vast footprint across 82 countries to provide the best, customizable
technology solution and support to drive their business forward.

    - Best and Brightest Talent

    The company is making an enormous investment in talent with some key
strategic hires as well as doubling resources in engineering, technical
support and customer relationship management.

    "With today's completion of the acquisition, we have cleared the way for
the rebirth of the Unix operating system that for nearly 30 years has
reliably powered mission-critical information systems around the globe. With
the purchase of these valuable assets complete, we can now focus 100 percent
of our attention on bringing state-of-the-art technology capabilities to the
Unix platform, improving customer service and support, whilst capitalizing on
the robust and secure SCO Unix operating system for today's cloud-based
systems." concluded Bolandz.

    About unXis Inc.:

    UnXis was formed by Stephen Norris and MerchantBridge to acquire all the
operating assets and intellectual property rights of The SCO Group, Inc.
http://www.sco.com

    For more information please visit http://www.unxisco.com

    About MerchantBridge:

    MerchantBridge is an international private equity group established over
a decade ago by a group of industry veterans. It is authorized and regulated
by the FSA in London and also has offices in Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and
the United Arab Emirates. MerchantBridge specializes in identifying
opportunities across the MENA region and Europe and executing on complex,
cross-border opportunities, as well as offering corporate finance advisory
services in select situations to multinational corporations and governments.
Over the past five years MerchantBridge has completed nine private equity
transactions in Europe, Canada and the Middle East. These investments have an
enterprise value of $4.5 billion, generating an IRR in excess of 40 per cent
on realised and unrealized private equity and direct investment transactions.
Diversification, creative thinking and adherence to ethical principals are
the pillars of MerchantBridge's success. In Iraq, MerchantBridge is already
engaged in telecommunications ("Asiacell"), commercial banking ("Mansour
Bank") and oil and gas services. http://www.merchant-bridge.com

    MerchantBridge media enquiries to M: Communications:

    Samantha Bartel al Khalaf: bartel@mcomgroup.com Mob: +44(0)754-544-0861

    Mary Khamasmieh khamasmieh@mcomgroup.com Mob: +971-50-2731-753

Source: UnXis, Inc. and MerchantBridge

MerchantBridge media enquiries to M: Communications: Samantha Bartel al Khalaf: bartel@mcomgroup.com Mob: +44(0)754-544-0861; Mary Khamasmieh khamasmieh@mcomgroup.com Mob: +971-50-2731-753

Hastings Entertainment to Host Mortal Kombat Midnight Release Parties

AMARILLO, Texas, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment superstore retailer, has announced its plans for chain-wide midnight release parties for the new Mortal Kombat video game. Fans are encouraged to join their local Hastings for a midnight release party on Monday, April 18, 2011. Festivities for the night will begin at 10:00 pm and will end after the video game goes on sale at midnight.

Fans enjoying the festivities and awaiting the release of the game will be able to take advantage of special promotions, including Halo Reach - Limited Edition for Xbox 360, on sale for $39.99, and 30% off all used CDs, books, and video games during the release party. Customers who purchase the game at the midnight release party will also receive a free video game rental coupon and $5 off the Mortal Kombat strategy guide.

To find out more about the Mortal Kombat midnight release party in your area, visit us online at http://www.goHastings.com or contact your local Hastings superstore.

About Hastings

Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, as well as trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format.  We currently operate 145 superstores, averaging approximately 24,000 square feet, primarily in medium-sized markets throughout the United States.  We also operate a concept store, Sun Adventure Sports, in Amarillo, Texas.

We also operate http://www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet website that makes available to our customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.  The site features exceptional product and pricing offers.  The Investor Relations section of our website contains press releases, a link to request financial and other literature and access our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE  Hastings Entertainment, Inc.

Hastings Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Dan Crow, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hastings Entertainment, Inc., +1-806-677-1422

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

American Megatrends Introduces StorTrends® 3400i Dual Controller SAN

NORCROSS, Ga., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Editorial Summary:

    --  American Megatrends (AMI) introduces its new dual controller
        StorTrends® 3400i SAN storage appliance
    --  The StorTrends 3400i SAN offers incredible value, flexibility and
        all-inclusive enterprise features, with dual controllers in separate
        canisters for outstanding reliability and uptime
    --  The StorTrends 3400i is the first StorTrends appliance to feature the
        new, 64-bit version of StorTrends iTX network storage software, designed
        to leverage the power and reliability of the StorTrends® 3400i's dual
        controller design
    --  The StorTrends 3400i adds a number of hardware and software improvements
        over the previous 3U StorTrends 3200i, including Quad Core Intel®
        processors, Software RAID with RAID-RT(TM) technology, Data Archiving,
        Capacity Expansion to up to 7 StorTrends 3201j JBODs and much more
    --  The StorTrends 3400i offers a host of enterprise-class features at no
        additional cost, as well as support for all industry-leading
        virtualization suites

American Megatrends (AMI), a leader in storage and computing innovations, is pleased to introduce its new StorTrends 3400i SAN storage appliance. Extending the successful StorTrends SAN series from AMI, this new solution integrates the advanced features of StorTrends iTX network storage software in a reliable dual controller 16-bay 3U form factor.

Most notably, the StorTrends 3400i is the first StorTrends appliance to feature the new, 64-bit version of StorTrends iTX network storage software - StorTrends iTX 2.8 - which is optimized for this platform and designed to be at home in a data center or server room as front-line storage for high-volume transactions or as part of a tiered storage solution. OS-agnostic High Availability makes it a solid candidate for mission-critical data that requires "always on" availability and reliability, while the auto failover capability between its dual containers ensures that any disaster or interruption is handled smoothly.

Paresh Chatterjee, Chief Technology Officer of AMI, points out the performance gains and high reliability when using the 3400i appliance in a Disaster Recovery (DR) solution. "Customers seeking high performance along with high uptime will find the StorTrends 3400i very attractive, as the dual controllers with Quad Core Intel® processors act in an active/active configuration to increase I/O throughput," he says.

The StorTrends 3400i adds a number of hardware and software improvements over the previous 3U StorTrends 3200i IP-SAN, including:

    --  Dual Controller Configuration: Auto Failover/Failback in Active/Active
        or Active/Passive Configurations
    --  Software RAID with RAID-RT(TM) Technology: Scalability to 256 TB
    --  Data Archiving: Data Deduplication and Compression for Archiving Data
    --  Auto Tiering: Hierarchical Tiering of Data with Information Lifecycle
        Management
    --  Near-CDP with Data Snapshots: Advanced Redirect on Write (ROW)
        Snapshots, with support for 8,048 Snapshots
    --  WDS Technology: Compression, Encryption, Data Dedupe and WAN
        Optimization for fast replication
    --  Data Replication:  Replicate Data to DR (Disaster Recovery) and Remote
        Sites
    --  Vertical Capacity Expansion: Save hardware and disk costs by expansion
        with up to seven StorTrends 3401j JBOD Appliances, with multipathing for
        increased performance and reliability
    --  Virtualization:  Support for leading virtualization suites including
        VMware®, Microsoft® Hyper-V and Citrix® Xen(TM)
    --  Multi-Platform Replication: Lower DR costs by replicating from the
        StorTrends 3400i dual controller appliance to a single controller
        StorTrends 2400i

However, like its siblings in the StorTrends lineup, The StorTrends 3400i keeps many of the aspects that users know and love about StorTrends, including the ManageTrends(TM) GUI for "single pane of glass" storage management, easy-to-use wizards for simple, fast configuration and a host of all-inclusive, enterprise-class features preinstalled on every StorTrends appliance at no added cost.

Because the StorTrends 3400i features Asynchronous Replication with WDS, it is also ideally suited for Disaster Recovery (DR) applications requiring a secondary appliance in an offsite location, as WDS provides exceptional savings in bandwidth usage and data transfer times. The Archiving with Deduplication feature adds additional layers of flexibility and functionality to its replication capabilities, and takes it beyond a mere DR role into the realm of true data warehousing.

American Megatrends President and CEO S. Shankar commented that "because the StorTrends 3400i is a dual controller storage appliance, it conserves hardware (i.e., duplication of additional disk) and integration costs and precious rack space while providing outstanding uptime. From data backup and recovery, remote or local storage, to replication and multiple site backups, the StorTrends 3400i truly does it all."

With Thin Provisioning and ILM, the JBOD expansion capability of the StorTrends 3400i can be leveraged to the maximum. The sophisticated Auto Tiering/Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) of StorTrends iTX analyzes data for its value, and stores it accordingly - in the fastest, most responsive top-tier storage for the most popular data, and automatically migrates it down the chain to less expensive, less powerful storage as it loses value. For organizations struggling to contain the cost of adding new storage and exploding volumes of data, ILM can manage data growth and accessibility, reduce cost, improve recovery, and remove risk and exposure to data loss.

Expandability is also a key attribute of the StorTrends 3400i. Along with its onboard SAS expander for JBOD expansion, the option to add two additional NIC ports or 10 Gigabit Ethernet means blazing fast network performance. With the ability to expand up to seven StorTrends 3201j JBODs, the StorTrends 3400i enables organizations to solve all of their data storage pain points with a single StorTrends appliance.

To learn more about the new StorTrends 3400i dual controller 3U IP-SAN data storage appliance and the full line of StorTrends data storage products from American Megatrends, please visit http://www.stortrends.com or contact a StorTrends Sales Associate at 1-800-U-BUY-AMI.

About AMI

Founded in 1985 and known worldwide for AMIBIOS®, American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) supplies state-of-the-art hardware, software, and utilities to today's high-tech manufacturers. AMI's innovative Aptio® solution for UEFI, modular AMIBIOS8, high quality StorTrends® IP Storage Area Networks (IP-SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Storage Management software solutions, along with MegaRAC® remote server management, KVM over IP, IPMI 2.0 firmware and high-density motherboards continue to garner industry acclaim and awards around the world. In line with the diversity of its technology and product line, AMI is a member of a number of industry associations and standards groups, such as the Unified EFI Forum (UEFI), the Intel® Embedded Alliance and the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). Headquartered in Atlanta, AMI has locations in the U.S., China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan to better serve its customers.

For more information on AMI, and its products and services, call 1-800-U-BUY-AMI or visit http://www.ami.com.

SOURCE  American Megatrends (AMI)

American Megatrends (AMI)

CONTACT: Chris Menosky, Marketing Communications Manager, American Megatrends, Inc., Direct: +1-770-246-8617, Mobile: +1-770-329-5216, Main: +1-770-246-8600, Fax: +1-770-246-8790, christopherm@ami.com

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

Summit Business Media Launches Daily Market Focus

New eNewsletter from Futures Magazine Provides Breaking Daily Market News

CHICAGO, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Futuresmagazine, a Summit Business Media publication, today announced the launch of Daily Market Focus, an eNewsletter that provides timely trading strategies for the stock, options, forex, commodity, and financial derivatives markets to help traders improve their daily trade plan and prepare for future price moves.

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"In keeping with our tradition of providing quality, original news, trends and analysis to trading professionals, we have taken the next step to tailor content on a daily basis," said Group Editorial Director Ginger Szala.  "By bringing together some of the best minds in the business, the Daily Market Focus allows us to better disseminate information from futuresmag.com while providing more immediate and valuable content to our audience.  We understand that traders' time is limited.  This daily eNewsletter should help filter out the noise and get the content they need most quickly."

Futures' Daily Market Focus is the latest example of Summit's value-added digital strategy.  In the past 20 months, Summit has launched several new eNewsletters and websites designed to deliver critical information in a timely manner, including BenefitsPro.com in March 2011, CUTimes.com in February 2011, PropertyCasualty360.com in January 2011, and AdvisorOne.com in October 2010.

AboutFutures

Established in 1972, Futuresset out to define an industry, one that has evolved into a multi-trillion dollar global business and is used by diversified groups, including farmers, investment bankers, and OPEC countries.  Today, Futures magazine covers the derivatives business, which includes futures, options, foreign exchange, stocks and ETFs.  An independent voice of the industry not aligned with an exchange or association, Futures has a multi-dimensional web presence that expands on the synergy between the print magazine and futuresmag.com.

About Summit Business Media

Summit Business Media is the leading B2B media and information company serving the insurance, financial services, legal and investment advisory markets.  Summit strives to be "The Next Generation of Business Information" for executives and practitioners by providing breaking news and analysis, in-depth practice management strategies, business-building techniques and actionable data.  Summit services the information needs of its customers through numerous channels, including digital, print, and live events.  For more information, please visit summitbusinessmedia.com.

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CONTACT: Ginger Szala, Group Editorial Director, +1-312-846-4604, gszala@sbmedia.com; or Lindsey McVay Brown, Marketing Manager, +1-859-692-2208, lbrown@sbmedia.com

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

Pack the Wireless Phone - Verizon Wireless Keeps Travelers Connected and Informed Around the Globe

New Verizon Wireless Video Shows How to Take the Guesswork Out Of Overseas Travel

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.,April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With travelers planning overseas getaways, Verizon Wireless advises customers that now is a good time to begin thinking about the wireless phone they will bring with them.  Want to make calls back home?  Want to stay connected via text messaging, email and get information daily on the web with a smartphone?  Track data usage? Verizon Wireless can help travelers do all that and more.

Verizon Wireless today posted "Tips for Traveling Overseas," the second in a series of videos advising customers on how to manage their wireless lives. In the video, Verizon Wireless representatives describe how customers can prepare their wireless phones for international travel and how to manage their data usage outside of the U.S.

The video is available on the Verizon WirelessTV YouTube channel and in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library.

Go Global With Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless offers a number of ways for customers to take their phones and their accounts overseas:

    --  Customers can make calls from any Verizon Wireless phone while visiting
        more than 40 countries worldwide, including popular travel destinations
        such as Mexico, Canada, China and India that use the same CDMA network
        technology as Verizon Wireless.
    --  Jetsetters with Verizon Wireless global phones or smartphones with a
        pre-installed and active global-capable SIM card can make calls, text
        and use data services in more than 205 countries. More than 125
        countries offer 3G speeds.
    --  Customers arriving at most overseas destinations receive a free welcome
        text message from Verizon Wireless with helpful information for the
        country they are visiting, including dialing instructions (exit codes)
        from that country, and the toll free number to reach Verizon Wireless
        Global Technical Support.
    --  International travelers can manage roaming costs by being alerted via
        text message or e-mail when their Global Data Roaming charges exceed
        thresholds of $50, $200 and additional thresholds. Verizon Wireless
        Global Data Roaming Usage Alerts are automatically sent free of charge
        and do not count against customers' messaging or data allowances.
    --  Travelers can call Verizon Wireless for assistance quickly and easily 24
        hours a day by dialing + 1-908-559-4899 on GSM/UMTS networks. All calls
        are answered by Verizon Wireless representatives.

Verizon Wireless customers traveling outside of the U.S. should contact Verizon Wireless' global customer support team at 1-800-922-0204 before embarking on their trip to ensure their phones have the right features for global usage.

Travelers who do not own a global-capable device can use the Global Travel Program, which allows customers temporary use of global-capable devices for the duration of their travels. Customers can keep their U.S. phone number and all global charges will be applied directly to their Verizon Wireless bills, without any daily rental fees.  For more information about Verizon Wireless global phone and customer service, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/global.

More Information Available

Verizon Wireless offers a variety of ways for customers to manage their wireless lives. Additional video guides highlighting tools customers can use are available:

    --  "It's Easy To Track Your Wireless Usage," which highlights easy ways to
        check and monitor usage, can be viewed on YouTube or in the Multimedia
        Library.
    --  Customers can also visit Verizon Wireless Support to view "How To"
        videos with step-by-step directions on different aspects of account
        management.

For more information about Verizon Wireless, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com; Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork

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

Life Goes Strong Partners With Travelzoo® to Bring Expert Travel Advice to the Baby Boomer Generation

Travelzoo's Deal Expert, Gabe Saglie, To Share Exclusive Guest Posts on Top Vacation Destinations for Spring/Summer, Spa Travel Deals, Volunteer-Focused Holidays & Much More

NEW YORK, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Goes Strong (http://lifegoestrong.com), a vibrant online destination operated by Digital Works@NBCU for "boomers" who are living well and going strong, is partnering with Travelzoo (http://travelzoo.com), the leading publisher of travel, entertainment and local deals, for exclusive content.  Starting today, Travelzoo senior editor, Gabe Saglie will offer advice and insights into spring and summer travel deals, what to look for in spa destinations, the best cruise lines, gourmet-focused holidays, volunteer tourism and top spots for family vacations.  The exclusive postings will be featured in Life Goes Strong's Play Channel (http://play.lifegoesstrong.com), which spotlights content about travel, as well as film, television, books, hobbies and food.  Saglie, joins Life Goes Strong's stellar list of guest contributors, including Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley and celebrity event designer Preston Bailey, among others.

"Boomers are at a point in their lives where their kids are older and they have both the time and disposable income to do more traveling," said Saglie. "With a great deal of travel already under their belts, they have high expectations for great sights, top service, terrific food and more. I plan on delivering just this sort of advice and insights, whether it's for a two-week vacation or a simple weekend getaway."

"We know that 80 percent of leisure travel is comprised of baby boomers, and our goal is to superserve them with expert advice, great deals and inside scoop on must-visit destinations," said Devin Johnson, General Manager, Digital Works@NBCU.  "With an audience that has over 2 trillion dollars of spending power, Life Goes Strong continuously delivers exciting and fresh content that speaks to their dynamic lives."

Founded in 1998, Travelzoo is the most trusted publisher of travel, entertainment and local deals. Travelzoo's team of deal experts around the world are renowned for rigorously researching, evaluating and then testing thousands of deals to find those with the most exceptional value.  Saglie, senior editor for Travelzoo, is a leading authority on travel deals, tips and trends and has appeared on dozens of highly-rated national and local news programs for his expertise.  Over the years, Saglie has uncovered a wealth of valuable deals, insights and foresights, positioning him as one of the industry's foremost consumer travel advocates.

Launched in May 2010, Life Goes Strong offers adults between 46 and 65 years old a network of websites celebrating the topics and passions at the center of their generation's everyday lives.  The site currently attracts over 1.5 million unique visitors a month, featuring channels devoted to family, style, health, home, tech, work and play.

About Digital Works@NBCU

Digital Works@NBCU (formerly NBC Digital Networks), a division of iVillage and part of the NBC Universal family, focuses on developing and launching enduring private label digital experiences that connect brands with passionate and engaged audiences. Founded in 2007, the group's collection of lifestyle properties includes: Petside.com, a leading pet health and wellness destination, DinnerTool.com, a recipe finding tool that helps moms solve the "what's for dinner" question, and LifeGoesStrong.com, a network of online lifestyle websites for baby boomers -- all in partnership with Procter & Gamble Productions, Inc.; and TravelSkoot, an interactive travel application.

About Travelzoo

Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company.  With more than 22 million subscribers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 23 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel, entertainment and local companies.  Travelzoo's Deal Experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value.  In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.

Press Contacts:

For Life Goes Strong-
Cristin Callaghan
cristin.callaghan@telenextmedia.com
212-474-5808

For Digital Works@NBCU-
Laura Goldberg
lauragoldberg@gmail.com
347-683-1859

For Travelzoo
Candice Bruder
cbruder@mww.com
646-215-6899

SOURCE  LifeGoesStrong.com

LifeGoesStrong.com

Web Site: http://lifegoestrong.com

LG Electronics Shows Expansive Capabilities of Mobile Digital TV, Demonstrating 'Tweet-TV' Social Networking, Electronic Coupons, 'Glasses Free' 3D

Prototype Displays, Smartphones Highlight Flexibility of Mobile DTV Standard

LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- As mobile digital television broadcasts ramp up this year, the television receiver of the future will fit in the palm of your hand and do much more than just deliver breaking news, weather alerts, and favorite shows.  In fact, the very digital TV broadcasting system used to deliver today's information and entertainment programming to mobile devices can also deliver up-to-the second social networking updates, engaging three-dimensional (3D) telecasts, and electronic coupons that would help eliminate the need to clip or print out coupons.

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The first mobile digital TV that displays 3D images broadcast via the ATSC Mobile DTV Standard is being demonstrated by LG Electronics at the 2011 NAB Show here this week. The prototype 7-inch receiver is designed with auto-stereoscopic capability that eliminates the need for special viewing glasses to see stunning 3D TV images. 

LG also will show an innovative social network services application for the first time. Viewers engaged with Tweet-TV would be able to interact with program content and submit their comments on programs.  The broadcaster consolidates the real-time comments and transmits those short messages with the video and audio, enabling a transparent conversational overlay.  The application enables viewers to carry on an open discussion of program content or reply to questions that could be part of an audience quiz.

In addition, to show how local TV broadcasters can now offer more than just linear TV channels, LG Electronics is showing its first Android-enabled smartphone prototype equipped with Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) reception, which offers conditional access functionality for future subscription broadcasts and the capability of receiving "non-real time" data such as electronic coupons or "real-time" data reception with applications like Tweet-TV.

"The ATSC Mobile DTV standard offers broadcasters remarkable flexibility to address the changing demands of consumers and advertisers," said Dr. Skott Ahn, president and chief technology officer, LG Electronics, Inc. "As broadcasters continue their national rollout of Mobile DTV, LG is proud to lead the transition with the latest innovations in mobile DTV services like 3D and applications like Tweet-TV and Electronic Coupons."

The demonstrations are made possible through a cooperative effort with Harris Corporation, which has developed the necessary MDTV transmission equipment, and local DTV broadcasters KLAS-TV, 8 News NOW in Las Vegas.  Roundbox, a leading mobile software provider, is providing non-real time data services that power the Smartphone coupon application, as well as the Electronic Services Guide (ESG) for all three of the innovative applications for ATSC MDTV.

Tweet-TV with Mobile DTV

In collaboration with Roundbox, LG is demonstrating the new "Tweet-TV" mobile DTV application that will allow viewer "tweets" to be displayed interactively on a mobile DTV receiver while a program is airing. A Harris MDTV transmitter will deliver viewer tweets that are received as data files and displayed in a transparent panel over a portion of the LG mobile DTV screen, a prototype version of an LG Android smartphone.

Glasses-Free 3D Mobile DTV

In the Las Vegas demonstration, the 3D signals are being internally transmitted at the Convention Center to receivers throughout the North Hall.  Receiving the signal is LG's prototype receiver built around the LG2161 demodulator chip and LG-exclusive 3D formatting circuitry that combines the side-by-side left and right images for seamless viewing without the need for 3D eyewear commonly used for 3D TVs. 

The seven-inch barrier-type LCD display shows lifelike 3D images that appear to jump right off the screen.  With its built-in antenna, the device also receives conventional 2D 416x240 resolution MDTV broadcasts and scales images up to 800x480 resolution. It also functions as an attractive digital photo frame when not being used as a Mobile DTV receiver.

Electronic Coupons from your Smartphone

Non-real time services such as electronic couponing and video-on-demand are made possible by the versatile ATSC Mobile Digital TV standard now being deployed by broadcasters throughout the U.S.  KLAS-TV 8 (RF channel 7) is transmitting digital coupons for electronics stores and restaurants during CES.   

The smartphone prototype for both the Electronic Coupon and Tweet-TV demonstrations is LG's first full-touch CDMA device with built-in Mobile DTV circuitry.  Running the Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system and LG's second-generation MDTV chip, the fully-featured Smartphone includes a 3.2" HVGA screen, 3 megapixel camera, GPS and Wi-Fi capability, and other features such as an accelerometer, digital compass, and ability to play back a variety of audio and video codecs.

Chips Available for Portable Device Manufacturers

Co-developer of the technology at the heart of the ATSC Mobile DTV Standard, LG Electronics is producing the critical component for Mobile DTV reception - the LG2161R single chip design that includes both the tuner and demodulator in a tiny seven-by-seven millimeter square package.  This key component of mobile DTV receivers already can be found in a variety of new products being introduced by various manufacturers this year for mobile DTV, from laptop USB accessory receivers to prototype netbooks with integrated mobile DTV tuners. 

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 80,000 people working in over 115 operations around the world. With 2009 global sales of 55.5 trillion Korean won (USD 43.4 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning and Energy Solution. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

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CONTACT: John I. Taylor of LG Electronics USA, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com; or Dave Arland, +1-317-701-0084, dave@arlandcom.com, for LG Electronics USA

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

Effects of Innovative Mask Confirms Scientific Research

Musicmask Lets the Eyes Listen to Music

AMSTERDAM, April 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Hi-fi enthusiasts know the effect: when loudspeakers are in view, it's
difficult to experience a truly spatial stereo image. The eyes see a space
that doesn't correspond with what the ears are experiencing. Musicmask
switches off visual perception, effectively suppressing this deception and
distortion - an effect that science has also proven.

    Musicmask completely shuts out light, while allowing the eyes to remain
open. Our hearing is more alert with open eyes than with closed ones. This is
why listening with Musicmask is a much more intense experience than listening
with your eyes closed. The effect is as magical as listening to music in a
completely darkened room, a setting that cannot always be created at home.

    Musicmask was developed by Acoustic Projects in Amsterdam. Developer
Corly Bedacht: 'The idea for Musicmask came about during a meditation session
in a darkened room. The music played sounded particularly spatial. When the
light was switched on later, the spatial effect was diminished. Supported by
scientific research, Musicmask was then developed.'

    Science about listening in the dark

    In their scientific research, the Center for Neural Science in New York
and Tel Aviv University stated that people hear better in the dark. Senses
always 'fight' for the brain's attention. By removing vision, the ears are
given more processing power to digest sound. As a result, you hear more
details, sounds appear more spatial and the emotional experience is
heightened.

    Musicmask can be used for listening to music at home, in recording
studios when reviewing recordings, and for assessing and objectively
comparing hi-fi equipment.

    Responses from hi-fi reviewers and users are enthusiastic, and the first
sales results from our webshop in the Netherlands are very promising.
Accordingly, Acoustic Projects has decided to open up its webshop to the
world.

    Musicmask was developed by Acoustic Projects in Amsterdam, the
Netherlands

    Acoustic Projects develops innovative hi-fi products, improves existing
hi-fi products, records music, and performs general research in the audio
field. Note for the editors

    To download this press release, photos and a video review, visit:
http://www.mymusicmask.com/press

    Website: http://www.mymusicmask.com

Source: Acoustic Projects

Contact: Corly Bedacht, Singel 146, 1015 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Telephone: +31-20-845-2217, corly@mymusicmask.com .