News
April 11, 2011
AT&T Hiring for More Than 130 Job Openings in Connecticut
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 9:14:01 AM
AT&T Hiring for More Than 130 Job Openings in Connecticut
Job Fair Focuses on AT&T's Growth Areas of U-verse and Wireless
HARTFORD, Conn., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AT&T* announced it will host a job fair this week in Hartford to help fill more than 130 open positions in Connecticut. These new jobs, including both management and technical positions, are a direct result of the continued expansion of AT&T's growing wireless and U-verse business segments. In fact, as announced late last month, AT&T invested more than $750 million in its Connecticut wireless and wireline networks from 2008 through 2010.
Open positions include, but are not limited to: installation technicians for AT&T's U-verse television and high-speed Internet service, retail sales and sales management, network repair technicians, door-to-door sales, and service representatives. The majority of the positions are union-represented and all offer competitive wages and benefits.
"It's good to see AT&T creating good union jobs with good pay and benefits, right here in Connecticut," said Bill Henderson, president of the Communications Workers of America Local 1298. "We look forward to seeing the jobs filled soon and stand ready to work with AT&T to bring even more jobs to Connecticut."
"AT&T continues to rethink the limits of what's possible to help consumers live their lives more expansively and enable our business customers to drive the unlimited potential of their business," said Rodney Smith, president, AT&T Connecticut. "These are good jobs with wages and benefits that are among the best in the nation. We seek individuals equally passionate about customer service and new technologies who want a career with one of the most innovative companies in the region, helping our customers stay connected everywhere they live, work, and play."
Candidates interested in a career with AT&T are invited to learn more and apply at the job fair. No appointment is necessary.
WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2011
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hilton Hartford
315 Trumbull Street, Hartford
Hartford Commons Room, 2nd Floor
Additional information on AT&T's job openings in the state can be found at http://www.att.jobs.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the 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. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Chuck Coursey of AT&T Inc., +1-860-305-0055, chuck@courseyco.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
Job Fair Focuses on AT&T's Growth Areas of U-verse and Wireless
HARTFORD, Conn., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AT&T* announced it will host a job fair this week in Hartford to help fill more than 130 open positions in Connecticut. These new jobs, including both management and technical positions, are a direct result of the continued expansion of AT&T's growing wireless and U-verse business segments. In fact, as announced late last month, AT&T invested more than $750 million in its Connecticut wireless and wireline networks from 2008 through 2010.
Open positions include, but are not limited to: installation technicians for AT&T's U-verse television and high-speed Internet service, retail sales and sales management, network repair technicians, door-to-door sales, and service representatives. The majority of the positions are union-represented and all offer competitive wages and benefits.
"It's good to see AT&T creating good union jobs with good pay and benefits, right here in Connecticut," said Bill Henderson, president of the Communications Workers of America Local 1298. "We look forward to seeing the jobs filled soon and stand ready to work with AT&T to bring even more jobs to Connecticut."
"AT&T continues to rethink the limits of what's possible to help consumers live their lives more expansively and enable our business customers to drive the unlimited potential of their business," said Rodney Smith, president, AT&T Connecticut. "These are good jobs with wages and benefits that are among the best in the nation. We seek individuals equally passionate about customer service and new technologies who want a career with one of the most innovative companies in the region, helping our customers stay connected everywhere they live, work, and play."
Candidates interested in a career with AT&T are invited to learn more and apply at the job fair. No appointment is necessary.
WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2011
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hilton Hartford
315 Trumbull Street, Hartford
Hartford Commons Room, 2nd Floor
Additional information on AT&T's job openings in the state can be found at http://www.att.jobs.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the 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. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Chuck Coursey of AT&T Inc., +1-860-305-0055, chuck@courseyco.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
Fulton Innovation Brings a Glimpse Into the Future of Wireless Power to the Gadget Show Live 2011
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:35:01 AM
Fulton Innovation Brings a Glimpse Into the Future of Wireless Power to the Gadget Show Live 2011
Company Demonstrates eCoupled(TM) Wireless Technology in the UK for the First Time with Qi Compliant Applications for Everyday Life
ADA, Mich. and BIRMINGHAM, England, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulton Innovation (http://www.fultoninnovation.com), the creator and exclusive licensor of eCoupled(TM) intelligent wireless power(TM) will demonstrate various applications of wireless power at The Gadget Show Live 2011 at NEC, Birmingham, April 13-17, 2011. Fulton will be providing a glimpse into the future of wireless charging capabilities with demonstrations of wireless power integration across industries, including consumer electronics, kitchen appliances, and point-of-sale packaging. A video of what Fulton has in store for the show is at: http://bit.ly/h8cE4p
Fulton will display a frying pan that cooks food without the need for a hob or microwave. The frying pan can be placed on an eCoupled-enabled surface, heating the food faster and more efficiently than traditional heating devices. Show attendees will see a blender operating on a kitchen surface that uses instant wireless power - no charging is required.
The company will also be demonstrating how the technology is advanced enough to be printed directly onto consumer packaging. On display will be packaging that lights up and flashes on the shelf without any batteries. More importantly, the same package uses wireless power to transmit nutritional information, quantities, and expiration dates to a PC or mobile phone. It means consumers can better manage what and how they consume on a daily basis while manufacturers will both enhance the consumer experience and better manage their inventories. eCoupled intelligent power links hardware to software in order to make inventory management more accessible, efficient and flexible.
With over 12 years of unparalleled expertise in the development of wireless power technology, Fulton continues to make strides in advancing the technology to improve the lives of consumers and manufacturers. As a founding member of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), Fulton has been a key contributor in the development of the Qi global low-power standard for wireless power and continues to assist in the development of standards at all power levels.
"We are looking forward to showing the UK audience some amazing demonstrations of wireless power, particularly demos of how the technology can transform their everyday lives," said Dave Baarman, Director of Advanced Technologies for Fulton Innovation. "In the past year, we have worked with our partners and the WPC to broaden the reach of wireless power. We continue to advance the direction and applications of wireless power to improve the way that people interact with technology and everyday products."
Fulton will also be demonstrating mobile phones being charged on a variety of surfaces including wood, laminate, plastic, and glass. Fulton Innovation can be found at The Gadget Show Live in booth FT7 in the Future Technology section of the show.
About Fulton Innovation and eCoupled Technology
A subsidiary of Alticor Corporation, Fulton Innovation is dedicated to commercializing new and innovative technologies that improve the way we live, work, and play. Fulton is working with a wide range of industry-leading companies to integrate wireless power technology into infrastructure and electronic devices to enable consumers to live a truly wireless life.
The engineers behind eCoupled have been developing, advancing, and perfecting the technology for over 12 years. eCoupled technology has been incorporated into Amway's eSpring(TM) water purification devices for 10 years.
Amway employs more than 13,000 people worldwide, including over 500 engineers and scientists. Amway has sales of more than $9.2 billion annually. It is headquartered in Ada, Michigan and has operations in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide.
For additional information, please visit ecoupled.com.
eCoupled, Fulton Innovation, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Fulton Innovation LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Fulton Innovation LLC
Fulton Innovation LLC
CONTACT: Sharon Barclay, Blue Trumpet Group, +1-617-571-1233, sharon@bluetrumpetgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.fultoninnovation.com
Company Demonstrates eCoupled(TM) Wireless Technology in the UK for the First Time with Qi Compliant Applications for Everyday Life
ADA, Mich. and BIRMINGHAM, England, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulton Innovation (http://www.fultoninnovation.com), the creator and exclusive licensor of eCoupled(TM) intelligent wireless power(TM) will demonstrate various applications of wireless power at The Gadget Show Live 2011 at NEC, Birmingham, April 13-17, 2011. Fulton will be providing a glimpse into the future of wireless charging capabilities with demonstrations of wireless power integration across industries, including consumer electronics, kitchen appliances, and point-of-sale packaging. A video of what Fulton has in store for the show is at: http://bit.ly/h8cE4p
Fulton will display a frying pan that cooks food without the need for a hob or microwave. The frying pan can be placed on an eCoupled-enabled surface, heating the food faster and more efficiently than traditional heating devices. Show attendees will see a blender operating on a kitchen surface that uses instant wireless power - no charging is required.
The company will also be demonstrating how the technology is advanced enough to be printed directly onto consumer packaging. On display will be packaging that lights up and flashes on the shelf without any batteries. More importantly, the same package uses wireless power to transmit nutritional information, quantities, and expiration dates to a PC or mobile phone. It means consumers can better manage what and how they consume on a daily basis while manufacturers will both enhance the consumer experience and better manage their inventories. eCoupled intelligent power links hardware to software in order to make inventory management more accessible, efficient and flexible.
With over 12 years of unparalleled expertise in the development of wireless power technology, Fulton continues to make strides in advancing the technology to improve the lives of consumers and manufacturers. As a founding member of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), Fulton has been a key contributor in the development of the Qi global low-power standard for wireless power and continues to assist in the development of standards at all power levels.
"We are looking forward to showing the UK audience some amazing demonstrations of wireless power, particularly demos of how the technology can transform their everyday lives," said Dave Baarman, Director of Advanced Technologies for Fulton Innovation. "In the past year, we have worked with our partners and the WPC to broaden the reach of wireless power. We continue to advance the direction and applications of wireless power to improve the way that people interact with technology and everyday products."
Fulton will also be demonstrating mobile phones being charged on a variety of surfaces including wood, laminate, plastic, and glass. Fulton Innovation can be found at The Gadget Show Live in booth FT7 in the Future Technology section of the show.
About Fulton Innovation and eCoupled Technology
A subsidiary of Alticor Corporation, Fulton Innovation is dedicated to commercializing new and innovative technologies that improve the way we live, work, and play. Fulton is working with a wide range of industry-leading companies to integrate wireless power technology into infrastructure and electronic devices to enable consumers to live a truly wireless life.
The engineers behind eCoupled have been developing, advancing, and perfecting the technology for over 12 years. eCoupled technology has been incorporated into Amway's eSpring(TM) water purification devices for 10 years.
Amway employs more than 13,000 people worldwide, including over 500 engineers and scientists. Amway has sales of more than $9.2 billion annually. It is headquartered in Ada, Michigan and has operations in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide.
For additional information, please visit ecoupled.com.
eCoupled, Fulton Innovation, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Fulton Innovation LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Fulton Innovation LLC
Fulton Innovation LLC
CONTACT: Sharon Barclay, Blue Trumpet Group, +1-617-571-1233, sharon@bluetrumpetgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.fultoninnovation.com
Mustang Geothermal Launches New Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:35:01 AM
Mustang Geothermal Launches New Website
RENO, Nev., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MUSTANG GEOTHERMAL CORP. (OTCBB: URXE) ("Mustang" or the "Company") announced today the launch of its redesigned corporate website that delivers the very latest information about the Company and its exploration and development activities. The new website address is http://www.mustangeothermal.com.
Richard Bachman, the President and CEO of the Company stated, "We want our website to provide a snapshot of the Company and an up to date description of our most advanced projects as they move forward. There is significant interest in the renewable energy industry generally, and specifically in the geothermal energy segment, so, we are very pleased to launch our website with a new look and comprehensive navigation to facilitate our commitment to communicate with our shareholders."
Geothermal energy refers to the power generated using heat from the Earth's core. It is considered renewable energy because this energy captures the nearly infinite heat that is generated by ongoing heat-processes at the molten core of our planet. The world's first geothermal power plant was constructed in 1911 in Larderello, Italy, and continues to generate power to the present day!
It is Mustang's objective to discover, develop, and operate a geothermal power plant within the next three years. Mustang owns a 100% interest in 6,620 hectares (16,350 acres) of Federal geothermal leases in five project areas in the State of Nevada.
In 2010 the State of Nevada had 19 privately owned, geothermal power plants, producing a total 2.06 million megawatt hours (MWH) of renewable electrical power for sale, providing the power needs to approximately 180,000 households for one year. The value of geothermal power generated in Nevada in 2010 is estimated at 268 million dollars based on price of $0.13 per kilowatt-hour paid by the average Nevada household.
Nevada ranks second in geothermal electrical power production in the United States behind California. Mustang is planning for the commencement of exploration activities on high priority targets identified on its geothermal properties in Nevada. The Company is negotiating with contractors on the availability of a drill rig for the 2011 field season in Nevada. Additionally, the Company has mobilized geologic field teams for ground truthing and water testing of thermal springs on its Nevada properties.
This news release was prepared on behalf of the Board of Directors, which accepts full responsibility for its contents.
On behalf of the Board:
"Richard Bachman"
___________________
Richard Bachman
CEO and Director
MUSTANG GEOTHERMAL CORP.
For further information on the Company, please call our investor relations group at 702-530-5744 or by e-mail at info@mustangeothermal.com, or visit our website http://www.mustangeothermal.com
SOURCE MUSTANG GEOTHERMAL CORP.
MUSTANG GEOTHERMAL CORP.
Web Site: http://www.mustangeothermal.com
RENO, Nev., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MUSTANG GEOTHERMAL CORP. (OTCBB: URXE) ("Mustang" or the "Company") announced today the launch of its redesigned corporate website that delivers the very latest information about the Company and its exploration and development activities. The new website address is http://www.mustangeothermal.com.
Richard Bachman, the President and CEO of the Company stated, "We want our website to provide a snapshot of the Company and an up to date description of our most advanced projects as they move forward. There is significant interest in the renewable energy industry generally, and specifically in the geothermal energy segment, so, we are very pleased to launch our website with a new look and comprehensive navigation to facilitate our commitment to communicate with our shareholders."
Geothermal energy refers to the power generated using heat from the Earth's core. It is considered renewable energy because this energy captures the nearly infinite heat that is generated by ongoing heat-processes at the molten core of our planet. The world's first geothermal power plant was constructed in 1911 in Larderello, Italy, and continues to generate power to the present day!
It is Mustang's objective to discover, develop, and operate a geothermal power plant within the next three years. Mustang owns a 100% interest in 6,620 hectares (16,350 acres) of Federal geothermal leases in five project areas in the State of Nevada.
In 2010 the State of Nevada had 19 privately owned, geothermal power plants, producing a total 2.06 million megawatt hours (MWH) of renewable electrical power for sale, providing the power needs to approximately 180,000 households for one year. The value of geothermal power generated in Nevada in 2010 is estimated at 268 million dollars based on price of $0.13 per kilowatt-hour paid by the average Nevada household.
Nevada ranks second in geothermal electrical power production in the United States behind California. Mustang is planning for the commencement of exploration activities on high priority targets identified on its geothermal properties in Nevada. The Company is negotiating with contractors on the availability of a drill rig for the 2011 field season in Nevada. Additionally, the Company has mobilized geologic field teams for ground truthing and water testing of thermal springs on its Nevada properties.
This news release was prepared on behalf of the Board of Directors, which accepts full responsibility for its contents.
On behalf of the Board:
"Richard Bachman"
___________________
Richard Bachman
CEO and Director
MUSTANG GEOTHERMAL CORP.
For further information on the Company, please call our investor relations group at 702-530-5744 or by e-mail at info@mustangeothermal.com, or visit our website http://www.mustangeothermal.com
SOURCE MUSTANG GEOTHERMAL CORP.
MUSTANG GEOTHERMAL CORP.
Web Site: http://www.mustangeothermal.com
MyCase and Nolo Announce Strategic Alliance
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:28:01 AM
MyCase and Nolo Announce Strategic Alliance
Nolo's Lawyer Directory Members to Receive Free Cloud-based Software
SAN DIEGO and BERKELEY, Calif., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MyCase, Inc., the developers of MyCase, Social Practice Management(TM), and Nolo, the nation's original do-it-yourself legal publisher, today announced a strategic alliance that adds MyCase to the Nolo "Law Office." The Nolo Law Office is a set of products and services offered to attorney members of the Nolo Lawyer Directory.
With MyCase, members can receive powerful, cloud-based practice management and time and billing software, coupled with a private portal that enables secure client communications. Attorneys will receive a free user license for MyCase which is accessible directly from their Nolo Law Office. MyCase has no limits on the number of cases, clients, or documents that can be stored and accessed. For a low monthly subscription fee, firms can add more attorneys and staff members to enhance collaboration.
"We are committed to providing the best suite of products for our Law Office members," said Mark Bowen, Nolo's Lawyer Directory Product Manager. "MyCase adds a new dimension that will help our members provide better client service and help them achieve work/life balance."
"MyCase is honored to become part of the Nolo Law Office," said Matt Siegel, Esq., CEO and founder of MyCase, Inc. "Members of the Nolo Lawyer Directory will quickly realize the advantages of securely communicating and collaborating with clients, staff, and other important contacts."
About MyCase, Inc.
MyCase, Inc. was founded by San Diego attorney Matthew Spiegel. Hoping to set himself apart from other firms, his first priority was addressing client communication. He was constantly in court and busy building his practice, making it extraordinarily challenging to provide clients with the attention they required and deserved. After searching for a product that met his needs, and finding none, he assembled a talented team of web developers and created a platform where lawyers could easily communicate with their clients and simultaneously manage their practices. To learn more visit http://www.mycaseinc.com.
About Nolo
Nolo is passionate about making the law accessible to everyone. Since 1971, Nolo's high-quality books, software, legal forms, and online lawyer directory have helped millions of people find answers to their everyday legal and business questions. Nolo's online lawyer directory is a unique tool for attorneys at small firms to demonstrate their expertise online. To learn more about being listed in Nolo's lawyer directory, visit Nolo.com. Follow Nolo on Twitter @NoloLaw (and Nolo's Lawyer Directory @nololawyers) and Facebook (facebook.com/NoloLaw).
Contact
For MyCase, Inc:
Cathy Kenton
858.509.79969
ckenton@lvstrategies.com
For Nolo:
Desiree Stephens
510-704-2251
dstephens@nolo.com
SOURCE MyCase, Inc.
MyCase, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.nolo.com
Nolo's Lawyer Directory Members to Receive Free Cloud-based Software
SAN DIEGO and BERKELEY, Calif., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MyCase, Inc., the developers of MyCase, Social Practice Management(TM), and Nolo, the nation's original do-it-yourself legal publisher, today announced a strategic alliance that adds MyCase to the Nolo "Law Office." The Nolo Law Office is a set of products and services offered to attorney members of the Nolo Lawyer Directory.
With MyCase, members can receive powerful, cloud-based practice management and time and billing software, coupled with a private portal that enables secure client communications. Attorneys will receive a free user license for MyCase which is accessible directly from their Nolo Law Office. MyCase has no limits on the number of cases, clients, or documents that can be stored and accessed. For a low monthly subscription fee, firms can add more attorneys and staff members to enhance collaboration.
"We are committed to providing the best suite of products for our Law Office members," said Mark Bowen, Nolo's Lawyer Directory Product Manager. "MyCase adds a new dimension that will help our members provide better client service and help them achieve work/life balance."
"MyCase is honored to become part of the Nolo Law Office," said Matt Siegel, Esq., CEO and founder of MyCase, Inc. "Members of the Nolo Lawyer Directory will quickly realize the advantages of securely communicating and collaborating with clients, staff, and other important contacts."
About MyCase, Inc.
MyCase, Inc. was founded by San Diego attorney Matthew Spiegel. Hoping to set himself apart from other firms, his first priority was addressing client communication. He was constantly in court and busy building his practice, making it extraordinarily challenging to provide clients with the attention they required and deserved. After searching for a product that met his needs, and finding none, he assembled a talented team of web developers and created a platform where lawyers could easily communicate with their clients and simultaneously manage their practices. To learn more visit http://www.mycaseinc.com.
About Nolo
Nolo is passionate about making the law accessible to everyone. Since 1971, Nolo's high-quality books, software, legal forms, and online lawyer directory have helped millions of people find answers to their everyday legal and business questions. Nolo's online lawyer directory is a unique tool for attorneys at small firms to demonstrate their expertise online. To learn more about being listed in Nolo's lawyer directory, visit Nolo.com. Follow Nolo on Twitter @NoloLaw (and Nolo's Lawyer Directory @nololawyers) and Facebook (facebook.com/NoloLaw).
Contact
For MyCase, Inc:
Cathy Kenton
858.509.79969
ckenton@lvstrategies.com
For Nolo:
Desiree Stephens
510-704-2251
dstephens@nolo.com
SOURCE MyCase, Inc.
MyCase, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.nolo.com
Primera Announces Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publishers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:21:01 AM
Primera Announces Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publishers
New heavy-duty version of the world's fastest disc publishers can be rack-mounted.
PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Primera Technology, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray Disc(TM) Publishers, today announced its Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publisher (DP-4102 XRP in Europe, Scandinavia and Middle East) at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The NAB Show is being held from April 11 - 14, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Primera's booth is #SL8920.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/NY80107 )
Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publishers are the newest addition to Primera's Bravo 4100-Series. These units are the fastest in their class, printing a full-color, 100% coverage disc in just 6 seconds each. This compares to 20 to 120 seconds on competitive machines to print discs with comparable print quality.
With built-in high-speed recorders, direct-to-disc printing and fast robotics, Primera's disc printers and publishers automate the process of burning and printing quantities of CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Applications for the Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publishers include the archival and distribution of video and audio in broadcast television, film, content-on-demand at retail stores, kiosks, video production studios and more.
"Our new Bravo 4102 XRP is intended for customers in mission-critical applications such as law enforcement, medical imaging, video production studios and others who need the highest reliability possible in their disc burning and printing. Bravo 4102 XRP includes all of the features of our best-selling Bravo 4100-Series, but adds a tough 18-gauge steel cabinet, locking front door, high-wattage auto-switching commercial power supply and more. You can even rack-mount the unit to save space and make the unit more secure."
Features of Bravo 4102 XRP include:
-- 6 seconds per disc print speed (default high-quality print mode)
-- Individual CMYK ink cartridges - delivers lower ink cost per disc
-- 4800 dpi print quality
-- 300% faster robotics than previous models
-- Interior blue LED lighting with job status feedback
-- Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X 10.6 (or higher)
-- 18-gauge steel case with locking front door
-- Rack Mountable (requires optional rack-mount bracket)
-- Optional Blu-ray Disc recordable drives with eSATA interface for true
12x BD-R recording speeds
Two models are available:
Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publisher: 100-disc capacity and two high-speed CD/DVD drives; $3795 (MSRP).
Bravo 4102 XRP-Blu Disc Publisher: 100-disc capacity and two high-speed CD/DVD/BD drives; $5495 (MSRP).
Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publishers are available now from Primera's resellers and distributors worldwide.
About Primera Technology
Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Primera Technology, Inc. is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of CD/DVD/BD duplication and printing equipment. Its products are sold in over 160 countries and have been installed at more than 85 percent of Fortune 100 companies.
More information about Primera, its history and products is available on the Internet at http://www.primera.com or by calling 1-800-797-2772 (USA and Canada). Outside of the USA and Canada, call (763) 475-6676 or FAX (763) 475-6677. E-mail to sales@primera.com.
In Europe and Scandinavia, contact Primera Europe GmbH in Germany by phone at +49-(0) 611-92777-0, by FAX at +49-(0) 611-92777-50 or by e-mail at sales@primera.eu. In Asia Pacific, contact Primera Asia Pacific in Australia by phone at +61 3 8586 3030, by FAX at +852-3014-7827 or by email at sales@primera-ap.com.
Notes to Editors: Primera and Bravo are registered trademarks of Primera Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. All prices are MSRP in USA and Canada.
SOURCE Primera Technology
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/NY80107
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Primera Technology
CONTACT: Kellie Garber, Primera Technology, Inc., +1-763-475-6676, Ext. 239, FAX: +1-763-475-6677, kgarber@primera.com; Sales Info: 1-800-797-2772
Web Site: http://www.primera.com
New heavy-duty version of the world's fastest disc publishers can be rack-mounted.
PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Primera Technology, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray Disc(TM) Publishers, today announced its Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publisher (DP-4102 XRP in Europe, Scandinavia and Middle East) at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The NAB Show is being held from April 11 - 14, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Primera's booth is #SL8920.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/NY80107 )
Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publishers are the newest addition to Primera's Bravo 4100-Series. These units are the fastest in their class, printing a full-color, 100% coverage disc in just 6 seconds each. This compares to 20 to 120 seconds on competitive machines to print discs with comparable print quality.
With built-in high-speed recorders, direct-to-disc printing and fast robotics, Primera's disc printers and publishers automate the process of burning and printing quantities of CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Applications for the Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publishers include the archival and distribution of video and audio in broadcast television, film, content-on-demand at retail stores, kiosks, video production studios and more.
"Our new Bravo 4102 XRP is intended for customers in mission-critical applications such as law enforcement, medical imaging, video production studios and others who need the highest reliability possible in their disc burning and printing. Bravo 4102 XRP includes all of the features of our best-selling Bravo 4100-Series, but adds a tough 18-gauge steel cabinet, locking front door, high-wattage auto-switching commercial power supply and more. You can even rack-mount the unit to save space and make the unit more secure."
Features of Bravo 4102 XRP include:
-- 6 seconds per disc print speed (default high-quality print mode)
-- Individual CMYK ink cartridges - delivers lower ink cost per disc
-- 4800 dpi print quality
-- 300% faster robotics than previous models
-- Interior blue LED lighting with job status feedback
-- Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X 10.6 (or higher)
-- 18-gauge steel case with locking front door
-- Rack Mountable (requires optional rack-mount bracket)
-- Optional Blu-ray Disc recordable drives with eSATA interface for true
12x BD-R recording speeds
Two models are available:
Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publisher: 100-disc capacity and two high-speed CD/DVD drives; $3795 (MSRP).
Bravo 4102 XRP-Blu Disc Publisher: 100-disc capacity and two high-speed CD/DVD/BD drives; $5495 (MSRP).
Bravo 4102 XRP Disc Publishers are available now from Primera's resellers and distributors worldwide.
About Primera Technology
Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Primera Technology, Inc. is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of CD/DVD/BD duplication and printing equipment. Its products are sold in over 160 countries and have been installed at more than 85 percent of Fortune 100 companies.
More information about Primera, its history and products is available on the Internet at http://www.primera.com or by calling 1-800-797-2772 (USA and Canada). Outside of the USA and Canada, call (763) 475-6676 or FAX (763) 475-6677. E-mail to sales@primera.com.
In Europe and Scandinavia, contact Primera Europe GmbH in Germany by phone at +49-(0) 611-92777-0, by FAX at +49-(0) 611-92777-50 or by e-mail at sales@primera.eu. In Asia Pacific, contact Primera Asia Pacific in Australia by phone at +61 3 8586 3030, by FAX at +852-3014-7827 or by email at sales@primera-ap.com.
Notes to Editors: Primera and Bravo are registered trademarks of Primera Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. All prices are MSRP in USA and Canada.
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Primera Technology
CONTACT: Kellie Garber, Primera Technology, Inc., +1-763-475-6676, Ext. 239, FAX: +1-763-475-6677, kgarber@primera.com; Sales Info: 1-800-797-2772
Web Site: http://www.primera.com
Livio Radio Releases App for Android
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:21:01 AM
Livio Radio Releases App for Android
Popular phone-based Internet radio app now available for Android device
FERNDALE, Mich., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Livio Radio, creators of breakthrough Internet radio devices and accessories, today released an Internet radio application for Android users.
Livio's new Android App, previewed last month at the International Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association's Wireless® 2011 Mobile Life show in Orlando, sets the stage for users wishing to access Internet audio streams on the go, through a refined software interface installed on a compatible mobile device.
"The response from our iPhone app's release was tremendous. You asked for an Android version, and we heard ya loud and clear," Livio Radio founder and CEO Jake Sigal said.
Livio Radio's application for the Android offers refined user features and stability, song "tagging" capability, and improved proprietary in-vehicle audio playback technology. The app also features a sleep timer, and is compatible with tablet devices for use in the home or on the go.
With Internet radio car accessories in development, including the recently-announced Bluetooth Kit and factory car stereo solution with DICE Electronics, Sigal said the Livio Radio App would offer an attractive, inexpensive alternative to satellite radio when these products ship this summer.
"Car Internet radio is what's happening in 2011, and Livio Radio is going to be the company that ensures an alternative to satellite for all mobile users," Sigal said. "It means more music and less work for iPhone and Android users."
About Livio Radio
Founded in 2008, Ferndale, Mich.-based Livio Radio has already developed a list of successful Internet radio products through ongoing relationships with Pandora, Grooveshark and NPR. The company remains committed to providing sleek and sophisticated radios and accessories for users who want quality without gimmicks, hassles, and unnecessary bells and whistles. More information is available at http://www.livioradio.com
SOURCE Livio Radio
Livio Radio
CONTACT: Nicole Yelland, +1-248-591-0333 x 890, nicole@livioradio.com
Web Site: http://www.livioradio.com
Popular phone-based Internet radio app now available for Android device
FERNDALE, Mich., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Livio Radio, creators of breakthrough Internet radio devices and accessories, today released an Internet radio application for Android users.
Livio's new Android App, previewed last month at the International Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association's Wireless® 2011 Mobile Life show in Orlando, sets the stage for users wishing to access Internet audio streams on the go, through a refined software interface installed on a compatible mobile device.
"The response from our iPhone app's release was tremendous. You asked for an Android version, and we heard ya loud and clear," Livio Radio founder and CEO Jake Sigal said.
Livio Radio's application for the Android offers refined user features and stability, song "tagging" capability, and improved proprietary in-vehicle audio playback technology. The app also features a sleep timer, and is compatible with tablet devices for use in the home or on the go.
With Internet radio car accessories in development, including the recently-announced Bluetooth Kit and factory car stereo solution with DICE Electronics, Sigal said the Livio Radio App would offer an attractive, inexpensive alternative to satellite radio when these products ship this summer.
"Car Internet radio is what's happening in 2011, and Livio Radio is going to be the company that ensures an alternative to satellite for all mobile users," Sigal said. "It means more music and less work for iPhone and Android users."
About Livio Radio
Founded in 2008, Ferndale, Mich.-based Livio Radio has already developed a list of successful Internet radio products through ongoing relationships with Pandora, Grooveshark and NPR. The company remains committed to providing sleek and sophisticated radios and accessories for users who want quality without gimmicks, hassles, and unnecessary bells and whistles. More information is available at http://www.livioradio.com
SOURCE Livio Radio
Livio Radio
CONTACT: Nicole Yelland, +1-248-591-0333 x 890, nicole@livioradio.com
Web Site: http://www.livioradio.com
EMC Isilon Delivers Breakthrough Performance for Big Data
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
EMC Isilon Delivers Breakthrough Performance for Big Data
New Scale-out NAS Hardware and Software Products Accelerate Data Performance, Throughput and Replication, Creating the Storage Foundation for Maximizing the Opportunity Associated with Big Data
SEATTLE, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced new generations of its EMC Isilon®scale-out NAS hardware and software platforms, delivering industry-leading performance, throughput and replication for big data. Isilon's new hardware platform enables customers to choose from a range of drive configurations, including solid state drives (SSD) with either serial attached SCSI (SAS) or serial ATA (SATA) drives, and combine them with a large, globally coherent cache and next-generation quad core processors to deliver optimum price-performance for accelerating big data access. Leveraging these new hardware innovations, Isilon's OneFS® 6.5 operating system delivers enhanced enterprise functionality to improve performance for mission-critical data center operations, while Isilon's SyncIQ(TM) 3.0 significantly improves recovery point objectives, providing unmatched big data protection.
"Not only has the big data era arrived, but it is already impacting our lives in a variety of ways, from the pursuit of personalized medicine to real-time social networking," said Sam Grocott, Vice President of Marketing, Isilon. "The foundation of this transformational shift is scale-out storage, which delivers the simplicity, scale, and 'pay as you grow' architecture big data requires, while also providing advanced enterprise functionality to ensure seamless integration with a broad range of mainstream IT environments. With these new hardware and software products, Isilon is setting the standard for big data storage, enabling customers to unlock the full potential of their mission-critical information."
"The creation of digital content is expected to eclipse 35 zetabytes by 2020 (a 44x CAGR). IT professionals, however, are growing at a rate of only 1.4x, creating an ever-widening chasm between the amount of information being created and the people available to manage it," said Dave Reinsel, Group Vice President, IDC. "Increasingly, enterprises will need to consider scale-out storage for its ability to simplify management of and accelerate access to their storage in the pursuit of new opportunities."
Isilon's new hardware platform features two product lines optimized to accelerate performance for a range of big data applications:
-- Isilon S200 -- Delivering over 1.4 million NFS ops and over 85 gigabytes
per second (GBps) of aggregate throughput, all from a single file
system, the S200 is an ideal solution for accelerating big data access
in design and simulation, digital media, financial analysis and high
performance computing workflows. Combining Intel's Xeon® 5600 Quad Core
processors with STEC SSD and Hitachi SAS drives, as well as 10 Gigabit
Ethernet (GigE) front-end networking and 13.8 terabytes (TB) of globally
coherent cache, the S200 provides maximum price-performance for big
data.
-- Isilon X200 -- With more than 30 GBps of aggregate throughput and
industry-leading utilization of at least 80 percent, the X200 delivers a
cost-efficient balance of throughput and capacity to power big data
workflows in cloud computing, life sciences, Internet services and
large-scale virtualized environments. Offering a wide range of
configuration options, the X200 enables businesses to easily customize
their solution to meet their unique workflow requirements, reducing
capital expense and maximizing return on investment.
Nick Bali, Senior Software Engineer with Sony Imageworks, the Academy Award®-winning visual effects (VFX) company behind "Alice in Wonderland" and the "Spider-Man" trilogy, beta-tested the S200 and commented:
"We tested Isilon's new S200 in our high-IOPS rendering environment and achieved over 100,000 simultaneous metadata operations, a huge improvement over previous generations. The performance increase is so dramatic, we've already placed an order for these new Isilon nodes, adding to the primary and archive Isilon clusters we already have in production."
"Big data represents an unprecedented opportunity for enterprises to extract greater value from their business information, and do so more quickly and collaboratively than ever before," said David Tuhy, General Manager, Intel Storage Group. "The next-generation Isilon S200 and X200 products built with the latest Intel Xeon 5600 processors combine powerful computing with intelligent software to accelerate storage, management and collaboration in the big data era."
With the latest versions of OneFS and SyncIQ, Isilon leverages the hardware advancements of the S200 and X200 to maximum impact with intelligent, automated software that simplifies big data management:
-- OneFS 6.5 -- Isilon's new version of its OneFS operating system, which
creates a single file system and single volume scalable to more than 10
petabytes of capacity, features a range of enterprise functionality
enhancements, further simplifying big data management and streamlining
system interoperability across a broad set of mainstream data center
operations.
-- SyncIQ 3.0 -- By fully integrating SyncIQ with SnapshotIQ(TM), Isilon
now offers the most efficient scale-out NAS data replication solution
available, delivering industry-leading recovery point objectives for big
data protection to ensure customers' information is immediately
available 24x7x365.
"While testing Isilon's new versions of OneFS and SyncIQ, we witnessed a 2-3x increase in simultaneous processing speeds due to the CIFS enhancements in OneFS, while SyncIQ's use of snapshots significantly improved both the application's efficiency and its performance," said Jonathan Young, Senior Vice President of Operations, Ancestry.com. "With these enhancements, we can deliver client search requests even faster, while using fewer resources to do so."
"With more than six million websites running on our web creation and publishing platform, client data loss is unacceptable," said Chris Fanini, CTO, Weebly. "With the new OneFS and SyncIQ versions, Isilon delivers near real-time data access and replication, ensuring our clients are always protected and our business continues to grow rapidly and without interruption."
"Isilon is an ideal solution for big data, whether its digital media, life sciences or other industries, and its continued innovation ensures we can offer our customers compelling scale-out NAS solutions for accelerating big data performance," said Vince Conroy, CTO, FusionStorm.
Pricing and Availability
The Isilon S200 and X200 are both immediately available. The S200 begins at a list price of $57,569 per node and the X200 begins at a list price of $27,450 per node. Isilon's OneFS 6.5 and SyncIQ 3.0 are also both immediately available and free for Isilon customers with an existing support contract. OneFS 6.5 is standard with any S200 or X200 purchase, while SyncIQ has a list price of $4,950 per node.
About Isilon
Isilon, a division of EMC, is the global leader in scale-out NAS. We deliver powerful yet simple solutions for enterprises that want to manage their data, not their storage. Isilon's products are simple to install, manage and scale, at any size and, unlike traditional enterprise storage, Isilon stays simple no matter how much storage is added, how much performance is required, or how business needs change in the future. We're challenging enterprises to think differently about their storage, because when they do, they'll recognize there's a better, simpler way. Learn what we mean at http://www.isilon.com.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
The names of companies mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Lucas Welch, +1-206-315-7621, lucas.welch@isilon.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
New Scale-out NAS Hardware and Software Products Accelerate Data Performance, Throughput and Replication, Creating the Storage Foundation for Maximizing the Opportunity Associated with Big Data
SEATTLE, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced new generations of its EMC Isilon®scale-out NAS hardware and software platforms, delivering industry-leading performance, throughput and replication for big data. Isilon's new hardware platform enables customers to choose from a range of drive configurations, including solid state drives (SSD) with either serial attached SCSI (SAS) or serial ATA (SATA) drives, and combine them with a large, globally coherent cache and next-generation quad core processors to deliver optimum price-performance for accelerating big data access. Leveraging these new hardware innovations, Isilon's OneFS® 6.5 operating system delivers enhanced enterprise functionality to improve performance for mission-critical data center operations, while Isilon's SyncIQ(TM) 3.0 significantly improves recovery point objectives, providing unmatched big data protection.
"Not only has the big data era arrived, but it is already impacting our lives in a variety of ways, from the pursuit of personalized medicine to real-time social networking," said Sam Grocott, Vice President of Marketing, Isilon. "The foundation of this transformational shift is scale-out storage, which delivers the simplicity, scale, and 'pay as you grow' architecture big data requires, while also providing advanced enterprise functionality to ensure seamless integration with a broad range of mainstream IT environments. With these new hardware and software products, Isilon is setting the standard for big data storage, enabling customers to unlock the full potential of their mission-critical information."
"The creation of digital content is expected to eclipse 35 zetabytes by 2020 (a 44x CAGR). IT professionals, however, are growing at a rate of only 1.4x, creating an ever-widening chasm between the amount of information being created and the people available to manage it," said Dave Reinsel, Group Vice President, IDC. "Increasingly, enterprises will need to consider scale-out storage for its ability to simplify management of and accelerate access to their storage in the pursuit of new opportunities."
Isilon's new hardware platform features two product lines optimized to accelerate performance for a range of big data applications:
-- Isilon S200 -- Delivering over 1.4 million NFS ops and over 85 gigabytes
per second (GBps) of aggregate throughput, all from a single file
system, the S200 is an ideal solution for accelerating big data access
in design and simulation, digital media, financial analysis and high
performance computing workflows. Combining Intel's Xeon® 5600 Quad Core
processors with STEC SSD and Hitachi SAS drives, as well as 10 Gigabit
Ethernet (GigE) front-end networking and 13.8 terabytes (TB) of globally
coherent cache, the S200 provides maximum price-performance for big
data.
-- Isilon X200 -- With more than 30 GBps of aggregate throughput and
industry-leading utilization of at least 80 percent, the X200 delivers a
cost-efficient balance of throughput and capacity to power big data
workflows in cloud computing, life sciences, Internet services and
large-scale virtualized environments. Offering a wide range of
configuration options, the X200 enables businesses to easily customize
their solution to meet their unique workflow requirements, reducing
capital expense and maximizing return on investment.
Nick Bali, Senior Software Engineer with Sony Imageworks, the Academy Award®-winning visual effects (VFX) company behind "Alice in Wonderland" and the "Spider-Man" trilogy, beta-tested the S200 and commented:
"We tested Isilon's new S200 in our high-IOPS rendering environment and achieved over 100,000 simultaneous metadata operations, a huge improvement over previous generations. The performance increase is so dramatic, we've already placed an order for these new Isilon nodes, adding to the primary and archive Isilon clusters we already have in production."
"Big data represents an unprecedented opportunity for enterprises to extract greater value from their business information, and do so more quickly and collaboratively than ever before," said David Tuhy, General Manager, Intel Storage Group. "The next-generation Isilon S200 and X200 products built with the latest Intel Xeon 5600 processors combine powerful computing with intelligent software to accelerate storage, management and collaboration in the big data era."
With the latest versions of OneFS and SyncIQ, Isilon leverages the hardware advancements of the S200 and X200 to maximum impact with intelligent, automated software that simplifies big data management:
-- OneFS 6.5 -- Isilon's new version of its OneFS operating system, which
creates a single file system and single volume scalable to more than 10
petabytes of capacity, features a range of enterprise functionality
enhancements, further simplifying big data management and streamlining
system interoperability across a broad set of mainstream data center
operations.
-- SyncIQ 3.0 -- By fully integrating SyncIQ with SnapshotIQ(TM), Isilon
now offers the most efficient scale-out NAS data replication solution
available, delivering industry-leading recovery point objectives for big
data protection to ensure customers' information is immediately
available 24x7x365.
"While testing Isilon's new versions of OneFS and SyncIQ, we witnessed a 2-3x increase in simultaneous processing speeds due to the CIFS enhancements in OneFS, while SyncIQ's use of snapshots significantly improved both the application's efficiency and its performance," said Jonathan Young, Senior Vice President of Operations, Ancestry.com. "With these enhancements, we can deliver client search requests even faster, while using fewer resources to do so."
"With more than six million websites running on our web creation and publishing platform, client data loss is unacceptable," said Chris Fanini, CTO, Weebly. "With the new OneFS and SyncIQ versions, Isilon delivers near real-time data access and replication, ensuring our clients are always protected and our business continues to grow rapidly and without interruption."
"Isilon is an ideal solution for big data, whether its digital media, life sciences or other industries, and its continued innovation ensures we can offer our customers compelling scale-out NAS solutions for accelerating big data performance," said Vince Conroy, CTO, FusionStorm.
Pricing and Availability
The Isilon S200 and X200 are both immediately available. The S200 begins at a list price of $57,569 per node and the X200 begins at a list price of $27,450 per node. Isilon's OneFS 6.5 and SyncIQ 3.0 are also both immediately available and free for Isilon customers with an existing support contract. OneFS 6.5 is standard with any S200 or X200 purchase, while SyncIQ has a list price of $4,950 per node.
About Isilon
Isilon, a division of EMC, is the global leader in scale-out NAS. We deliver powerful yet simple solutions for enterprises that want to manage their data, not their storage. Isilon's products are simple to install, manage and scale, at any size and, unlike traditional enterprise storage, Isilon stays simple no matter how much storage is added, how much performance is required, or how business needs change in the future. We're challenging enterprises to think differently about their storage, because when they do, they'll recognize there's a better, simpler way. Learn what we mean at http://www.isilon.com.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
The names of companies mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Lucas Welch, +1-206-315-7621, lucas.welch@isilon.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
CA Technologies CA Service Catalog Automates the Delivery of Cloud and Virtualized Services
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
CA Technologies CA Service Catalog Automates the Delivery of Cloud and Virtualized Services
New Version Enables Customers to Move to a Virtualized Service Environment
ISLANDIA, N.Y., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced a new version of CA Service Catalog that integrates with CA Virtual Automation and CA Oblicore Guarantee(TM) to enable the automatic provisioning of physical, virtual and cloud services based on the cost and performance criteria of the service request.
Customers can use CA Service Catalog 12.6 to enable private and hybrid cloud provisioning, service automation, user self-service, IT costing/financial management, and provisioning role-based security. This single point of contact supports a customer's journey to an increasingly virtualized service environment. CA Service Catalog also bridges the gap between current IT operations and the challenge of moving existing services to a private cloud, thus enabling the transition toward a dynamic and virtualized environment.
By defining, publishing, and providing financial insight into the usage of the services in business terms, CA Service Catalog 12.6 can transform an IT organization into a strategic business partner.
"CA Service Catalog is the first to integrate all the required steps of service delivery - definition, automation, performance and financial management," said Brian Bell, general manager, Service and Portfolio Management, CA Technologies. "By doing so, IT can now provide the business with the transparency to make informed decisions about how to leverage physical, virtual and cloud environments."
"The CA Technologies products, including CA Service Catalog, help to make a number of our core IT processes more efficient and effective," said John Presland, IT Service Delivery Director, LV=. "A key factor in our success has been CA Technologies role as a strategic partner where they've worked with us to understand our business model and technology roadmap. Already, we leverage their security solutions with CA Service Catalog to automate provisioning for new starters and staff changing job roles."
CA Service Catalog 12.6 adds a number of new capabilities that enable proactive IT organizations to fulfill the complete service lifecycle, become more efficient, and improve customer satisfaction. New features include:
-- Automate the provisioning of resources across physical, virtual and
cloud environments through integration with CA Virtual Automation. Users
can automatically invoice for virtualized resource consumption based on
a variety of usage based, tiered rate, and flat rate pricing and costing
plans.
-- Integration with CA Oblicore Guarantee(TM) allows service level
contracts to become part of the service definition to enable service
delivery and fulfillment to be aligned to expectations.
-- Enhanced agility is realized through Smartphone and policy-based
approvals to help support a mobile workforce.
-- New request options enable policy-driven requests and more granular
discrete lifecycle management for more control over the request
lifecycle and for easier configuration of business requirements.
"Service management solutions need to automate resource provisioning, and tie that capability to clearly created IT services for IT and business user consumption," said Fred Broussard, research director, Enterprise System Management Software, IDC. "Solutions that automate provisioning and virtual management functions such as those found in the CA Service Catalog and Virtual Automation can provide significant value to IT executive wanting to demonstrate IT's value to the company."
CA Service Catalog r12.6 is available now for Microsoft Windows Server with Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle database support. To view a demo, please visit: http://www.ca.com/media/ServiceCatalog/ca-service-cat-feb-2011/servicecatalog.html
For more information on CA Service Management, please visit:
-- On the Web: http://www.ca.com/servicecatalog
-- Blog: http://community.ca.com/blogs/itil/
-- On Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/caitservice
-- On YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/catechnologies
-- Case Study: Elbit Systems of America conquers the challenges of
expansion with Enterprise IT Management
-- Tech Brief: Service Level Management Through an Automated Service
Catalog and IT Financial Management and Cost Recovery
-- White Paper: Without a Service Catalog, Your Public, Private, or Hybrid
Cloud is Just a Fog Bank
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO )
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
Follow CA Technologies
-- Twitter
-- Social Media Page
-- Press Releases
-- Podcasts
Trademarks
Copyright © 2011 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contact
Leanne Agurkis(386) 738-1912leanne.agurkis@ca.com
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CA Technologies
Web Site: http://www.ca.com
New Version Enables Customers to Move to a Virtualized Service Environment
ISLANDIA, N.Y., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced a new version of CA Service Catalog that integrates with CA Virtual Automation and CA Oblicore Guarantee(TM) to enable the automatic provisioning of physical, virtual and cloud services based on the cost and performance criteria of the service request.
Customers can use CA Service Catalog 12.6 to enable private and hybrid cloud provisioning, service automation, user self-service, IT costing/financial management, and provisioning role-based security. This single point of contact supports a customer's journey to an increasingly virtualized service environment. CA Service Catalog also bridges the gap between current IT operations and the challenge of moving existing services to a private cloud, thus enabling the transition toward a dynamic and virtualized environment.
By defining, publishing, and providing financial insight into the usage of the services in business terms, CA Service Catalog 12.6 can transform an IT organization into a strategic business partner.
"CA Service Catalog is the first to integrate all the required steps of service delivery - definition, automation, performance and financial management," said Brian Bell, general manager, Service and Portfolio Management, CA Technologies. "By doing so, IT can now provide the business with the transparency to make informed decisions about how to leverage physical, virtual and cloud environments."
"The CA Technologies products, including CA Service Catalog, help to make a number of our core IT processes more efficient and effective," said John Presland, IT Service Delivery Director, LV=. "A key factor in our success has been CA Technologies role as a strategic partner where they've worked with us to understand our business model and technology roadmap. Already, we leverage their security solutions with CA Service Catalog to automate provisioning for new starters and staff changing job roles."
CA Service Catalog 12.6 adds a number of new capabilities that enable proactive IT organizations to fulfill the complete service lifecycle, become more efficient, and improve customer satisfaction. New features include:
-- Automate the provisioning of resources across physical, virtual and
cloud environments through integration with CA Virtual Automation. Users
can automatically invoice for virtualized resource consumption based on
a variety of usage based, tiered rate, and flat rate pricing and costing
plans.
-- Integration with CA Oblicore Guarantee(TM) allows service level
contracts to become part of the service definition to enable service
delivery and fulfillment to be aligned to expectations.
-- Enhanced agility is realized through Smartphone and policy-based
approvals to help support a mobile workforce.
-- New request options enable policy-driven requests and more granular
discrete lifecycle management for more control over the request
lifecycle and for easier configuration of business requirements.
"Service management solutions need to automate resource provisioning, and tie that capability to clearly created IT services for IT and business user consumption," said Fred Broussard, research director, Enterprise System Management Software, IDC. "Solutions that automate provisioning and virtual management functions such as those found in the CA Service Catalog and Virtual Automation can provide significant value to IT executive wanting to demonstrate IT's value to the company."
CA Service Catalog r12.6 is available now for Microsoft Windows Server with Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle database support. To view a demo, please visit: http://www.ca.com/media/ServiceCatalog/ca-service-cat-feb-2011/servicecatalog.html
For more information on CA Service Management, please visit:
-- On the Web: http://www.ca.com/servicecatalog
-- Blog: http://community.ca.com/blogs/itil/
-- On Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/caitservice
-- On YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/catechnologies
-- Case Study: Elbit Systems of America conquers the challenges of
expansion with Enterprise IT Management
-- Tech Brief: Service Level Management Through an Automated Service
Catalog and IT Financial Management and Cost Recovery
-- White Paper: Without a Service Catalog, Your Public, Private, or Hybrid
Cloud is Just a Fog Bank
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO )
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
Follow CA Technologies
-- Social Media Page
-- Press Releases
-- Podcasts
Trademarks
Copyright © 2011 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contact
Leanne Agurkis(386) 738-1912leanne.agurkis@ca.com
SOURCE CA Technologies
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Harris Corporation Introduces First Unfurlable, High-Frequency Ka-Band Space Antenna
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Harris Corporation Introduces First Unfurlable, High-Frequency Ka-Band Space Antenna
MELBOURNE, Fla. and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
HIGHLIGHTS:
-- Use of Ka-band provides high throughput; improves on-orbit performance
and capacity
-- Unique design reduces stowed volume and antenna mass
-- Markets range from satellite Internet service providers to oil and gas
exploration companies
(National Space Symposium, Booth 400) - Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today introduced an unfurlable space antenna designed to support emerging requirements for high-throughput Ka-band satellites.
The new Harris Ka-band antenna greatly increases the gain and potential spot beams currently available to spacecraft manufacturers and service providers. The increased frequency reuse provided by the additional spot beams enables higher data rates required by providers of bandwidth-hungry services such as satellite Internet, HDTV and 3D TV, and by businesses that transfer large amounts of data between remote locations, such as oil and gas companies and maritime users.
The antenna features flight-proven design elements that have been refined during development and production for US government and commercial programs, including the application of reflective mesh, surface-shaping technology and thermally stable materials. The antenna's architecture leverages Harris' robust radial rib structure reflector design, 40 of which are currently in operation. The projected aperture ranges from 3.5 meters to 8 meters in diameter, with a compact stowed configuration suitable for most launch vehicles.
During launch, the Harris reflectors are stowed onboard the satellite much like an umbrella. Once in orbit, controllers execute a series of maneuvers, and then send commands to deploy an articulating boom and unfurl the reflector.
"This new Ka-band product is a natural extension of our existing offerings for larger apertures, and continues our 35-year legacy of providing high-performance antenna solutions with unmatched performance," said Sheldon Fox, group president, Harris Government Communications Systems. "The Harris solution supports the ever-increasing global demand for higher bandwidth capacity."
With more than 50 reflectors in orbit, Harris is the leading supplier of large reflector apertures and deployable mesh reflector-feed antenna systems. Offerings span UHF band through Ka-band, in sizes ranging from 5 meters to the world's largest commercially available 22-meter reflector. Harris reflector products have the highest surface accuracy design in the industry, while substantially exceeding the specified mean mission duration of the spacecraft and payload.
For more information, visit http://www.govcomm.harris.com/solutions/segments/000007.asp.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.
SOURCE Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, DC, marc.raimondi@harris.com, +1-202-729-3732, or Jim Burke, Harris Corporation, jim.burke@harris.com, +1-321-727-9131
Web Site: http://www.harris.com
MELBOURNE, Fla. and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
HIGHLIGHTS:
-- Use of Ka-band provides high throughput; improves on-orbit performance
and capacity
-- Unique design reduces stowed volume and antenna mass
-- Markets range from satellite Internet service providers to oil and gas
exploration companies
(National Space Symposium, Booth 400) - Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today introduced an unfurlable space antenna designed to support emerging requirements for high-throughput Ka-band satellites.
The new Harris Ka-band antenna greatly increases the gain and potential spot beams currently available to spacecraft manufacturers and service providers. The increased frequency reuse provided by the additional spot beams enables higher data rates required by providers of bandwidth-hungry services such as satellite Internet, HDTV and 3D TV, and by businesses that transfer large amounts of data between remote locations, such as oil and gas companies and maritime users.
The antenna features flight-proven design elements that have been refined during development and production for US government and commercial programs, including the application of reflective mesh, surface-shaping technology and thermally stable materials. The antenna's architecture leverages Harris' robust radial rib structure reflector design, 40 of which are currently in operation. The projected aperture ranges from 3.5 meters to 8 meters in diameter, with a compact stowed configuration suitable for most launch vehicles.
During launch, the Harris reflectors are stowed onboard the satellite much like an umbrella. Once in orbit, controllers execute a series of maneuvers, and then send commands to deploy an articulating boom and unfurl the reflector.
"This new Ka-band product is a natural extension of our existing offerings for larger apertures, and continues our 35-year legacy of providing high-performance antenna solutions with unmatched performance," said Sheldon Fox, group president, Harris Government Communications Systems. "The Harris solution supports the ever-increasing global demand for higher bandwidth capacity."
With more than 50 reflectors in orbit, Harris is the leading supplier of large reflector apertures and deployable mesh reflector-feed antenna systems. Offerings span UHF band through Ka-band, in sizes ranging from 5 meters to the world's largest commercially available 22-meter reflector. Harris reflector products have the highest surface accuracy design in the industry, while substantially exceeding the specified mean mission duration of the spacecraft and payload.
For more information, visit http://www.govcomm.harris.com/solutions/segments/000007.asp.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.
SOURCE Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, DC, marc.raimondi@harris.com, +1-202-729-3732, or Jim Burke, Harris Corporation, jim.burke@harris.com, +1-321-727-9131
Web Site: http://www.harris.com
DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper Adds Support to TS Now
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper Adds Support to TS Now
BEIJING, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper was released on April 9th, 2011 with a couple of new features and new supports. During them the most significant one is that it adds "to TS" in its navigation bar, which means Blu-ray Ripper can now rip Blu-ray to TS, which can't be achieved in any previous versions.
Along with the new "to TS" option, Blu-ray Ripper adds several new profiles for TS output consequently, like H.264 and AC3.
Another notable update is it adds "Remux into file" option for the subtitles, just in "Conversion Settings" window, under "Subpicture".
Blu-ray Ripper also fixed a wrong audio channel problem when converting to MKV file with AC3 audio stream, and a jumpy playback problem for iPod/iPhone/iPad conversion when CUDA encoder is used.
About Blu-ray Ripper:
Blu-ray Ripper can remove all Blu-ray protections and rips/converts Blu-ray to various video/audio formats for playback on various devices, with outstanding quality. It supports batch conversion, multi-core CPUs, and particularly, NVIDIA CUDA technology, so it has a lightning processing speed. It also let you freely customize your Blu-ray video effect and change the default video/audio parameters if you like to give you a special and satisfying output. For detailed info about Blu-ray Ripper, please go to http://www.dvdfab.com/blu-ray-ripper.htm.
About Fengtao Software:
Fengtao Software is a professional multimedia software provider always dedicated to the work on DVD/Blu-ray copy/ripping/conversion/decryption, video conversion and file transfer to take care of all your needs, with its powerful products such as DVD Copy, DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Copy, Blu-ray Ripper, Blu-ray to DVD Converter, Passkey for DVD, Passkey for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D Ripper, Passkey Lite (free), Video Converter, File Transfer, HD Decrypter (free), Virtual Drive (free), etc. For more information, please visit http://www.dvdfab.com.
SOURCE Fengtao Software, Inc.
Fengtao Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Fengtao Software Inc., Frank Chang, +86-10-64963112, marketing@dvdfab.com
Web Site: http://www.dvdfab.com
BEIJING, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper was released on April 9th, 2011 with a couple of new features and new supports. During them the most significant one is that it adds "to TS" in its navigation bar, which means Blu-ray Ripper can now rip Blu-ray to TS, which can't be achieved in any previous versions.
Along with the new "to TS" option, Blu-ray Ripper adds several new profiles for TS output consequently, like H.264 and AC3.
Another notable update is it adds "Remux into file" option for the subtitles, just in "Conversion Settings" window, under "Subpicture".
Blu-ray Ripper also fixed a wrong audio channel problem when converting to MKV file with AC3 audio stream, and a jumpy playback problem for iPod/iPhone/iPad conversion when CUDA encoder is used.
About Blu-ray Ripper:
Blu-ray Ripper can remove all Blu-ray protections and rips/converts Blu-ray to various video/audio formats for playback on various devices, with outstanding quality. It supports batch conversion, multi-core CPUs, and particularly, NVIDIA CUDA technology, so it has a lightning processing speed. It also let you freely customize your Blu-ray video effect and change the default video/audio parameters if you like to give you a special and satisfying output. For detailed info about Blu-ray Ripper, please go to http://www.dvdfab.com/blu-ray-ripper.htm.
About Fengtao Software:
Fengtao Software is a professional multimedia software provider always dedicated to the work on DVD/Blu-ray copy/ripping/conversion/decryption, video conversion and file transfer to take care of all your needs, with its powerful products such as DVD Copy, DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Copy, Blu-ray Ripper, Blu-ray to DVD Converter, Passkey for DVD, Passkey for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D Ripper, Passkey Lite (free), Video Converter, File Transfer, HD Decrypter (free), Virtual Drive (free), etc. For more information, please visit http://www.dvdfab.com.
SOURCE Fengtao Software, Inc.
Fengtao Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Fengtao Software Inc., Frank Chang, +86-10-64963112, marketing@dvdfab.com
Web Site: http://www.dvdfab.com
THX Media Director Supported by Rovi "Hollywood Standard" Professional Tools and Its RoxioNow Entertainment Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
THX Media Director Supported by Rovi "Hollywood Standard" Professional Tools and Its RoxioNow Entertainment Platform
Helps Enhance Entertainment and Enable Consumers to See Movies as the Artists Intended
LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- THX Ltd. today announced two key milestones in its collaboration with Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) that will enable content creators and distributors to take advantage of THX Media Director(TM). THX Media Director is a technology that enables filmmakers to define, through metadata, specific audio and video characteristics of a title. This metadata is then read and acted upon by consumer electronics equipment, from TVs to receivers, to automatically select the most appropriate playback settings for optimal presentation of the content.
Professional content creators can now add THX Media Director content descriptors to new DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles using Scenarist® and CineVision® from Rovi. CineVision now enables professional production houses to associate THX Media Director metadata with encoded video. Files encoded using CineVision can then be loaded easily into a Scenarist workflow. Blu-ray and DVD titles enhanced with THX Media Director are recognized by playback devices, with the end result being a simple consumer playback experience, where playback settings in audio and video devices are adjusted automatically.
The RoxioNow technology from Rovi is one of the largest entertainment distribution platforms and powers a range of digital storefronts accessible through equipment such as Blu-ray Disc players and Internet-enabled televisions. The ability to access THX Media Director metadata has been incorporated into the RoxioNow reference player, and will be available in new and updated devices. In addition, THX Media Director metadata has been added to the more than 10,000 titles in the RoxioNow digital entertainment library, with more titles being enhanced daily.
"Hollywood relies on products such as Scenarist and CineVision to author and encode titles and by integrating THX Media Director into the Rovi workflow we're helping the entertainment community finally bridge the gap between creative intent and consumer playback," said Rick Dean, senior vice president, THX Ltd. "THX Media Director will be included in the latest slate of Blu-ray Discs and DVDs, and is already available in the RoxioNow over-the-top content. As consumption patterns change, the commitment to quality entertainment experiences should not be compromised. THX Media Director ensures that the highest-quality experiences are possible without the frustration often caused by the unnecessary complexity of adjusting settings on home theater equipment."
During the production process, decisions are made regarding the look and sound of the content. These decisions range from the selection of appropriate color profiles to the desired audio encoding mode. Until now, there was no way for these decisions to be communicated through to the playback environment. THX Media Director bridges this gap. Its content descriptors represent the selections made during production and these descriptors are recognized and acted upon by the home theater equipment that responds by delivering the optimal presentation of audio and video material.
"By incorporating THX Media Director, we believe our tools and services can provide greater value to the artists who spend countless hours perfecting the audio and video experience and for consumers who want to view entertainment as creatively intended," said Corey Ferengul, EVP Products at Rovi Corporation. "The industry now has a reliable source for delivering a high-quality entertainment experience whether on disc or over-the-top to connected devices."
THX Media Director-enabled devices (set-top boxes, 3DTVs, projectors, and A/V receivers) will be available in early 2012 from companies including: LG Electronics, Logitech, JVC U.S.A., Epson America, and Onkyo.
For more information on THX Media Director, please visit http://www.thx.com/consumer/thx-technology/thx-media-director/
About THX Ltd.
From the big screen to your screen, THX ignites your passion for exciting entertainment experiences. Founded by George Lucas and recognized by audiences around the globe, THX is synonymous with the design and certification of world-class cinemas, premium audio systems, HDTVs, and blockbuster movies and games. Products featuring THX technologies defy convention and define quality in their class, whether in the cinema, in the home or on the road. For more information, visit http://www.thx.com.
SOURCE THX Ltd.
THX Ltd.
CONTACT: Jeremiah Glodoveza of THX Ltd., +1-415-492-3950, jglodoveza@thx.com; or Francisca Llamas of Weber Shandwick, +1-415-262-5971, fllamas@webershandwick.com, for THX Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.thx.com
Helps Enhance Entertainment and Enable Consumers to See Movies as the Artists Intended
LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- THX Ltd. today announced two key milestones in its collaboration with Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) that will enable content creators and distributors to take advantage of THX Media Director(TM). THX Media Director is a technology that enables filmmakers to define, through metadata, specific audio and video characteristics of a title. This metadata is then read and acted upon by consumer electronics equipment, from TVs to receivers, to automatically select the most appropriate playback settings for optimal presentation of the content.
Professional content creators can now add THX Media Director content descriptors to new DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles using Scenarist® and CineVision® from Rovi. CineVision now enables professional production houses to associate THX Media Director metadata with encoded video. Files encoded using CineVision can then be loaded easily into a Scenarist workflow. Blu-ray and DVD titles enhanced with THX Media Director are recognized by playback devices, with the end result being a simple consumer playback experience, where playback settings in audio and video devices are adjusted automatically.
The RoxioNow technology from Rovi is one of the largest entertainment distribution platforms and powers a range of digital storefronts accessible through equipment such as Blu-ray Disc players and Internet-enabled televisions. The ability to access THX Media Director metadata has been incorporated into the RoxioNow reference player, and will be available in new and updated devices. In addition, THX Media Director metadata has been added to the more than 10,000 titles in the RoxioNow digital entertainment library, with more titles being enhanced daily.
"Hollywood relies on products such as Scenarist and CineVision to author and encode titles and by integrating THX Media Director into the Rovi workflow we're helping the entertainment community finally bridge the gap between creative intent and consumer playback," said Rick Dean, senior vice president, THX Ltd. "THX Media Director will be included in the latest slate of Blu-ray Discs and DVDs, and is already available in the RoxioNow over-the-top content. As consumption patterns change, the commitment to quality entertainment experiences should not be compromised. THX Media Director ensures that the highest-quality experiences are possible without the frustration often caused by the unnecessary complexity of adjusting settings on home theater equipment."
During the production process, decisions are made regarding the look and sound of the content. These decisions range from the selection of appropriate color profiles to the desired audio encoding mode. Until now, there was no way for these decisions to be communicated through to the playback environment. THX Media Director bridges this gap. Its content descriptors represent the selections made during production and these descriptors are recognized and acted upon by the home theater equipment that responds by delivering the optimal presentation of audio and video material.
"By incorporating THX Media Director, we believe our tools and services can provide greater value to the artists who spend countless hours perfecting the audio and video experience and for consumers who want to view entertainment as creatively intended," said Corey Ferengul, EVP Products at Rovi Corporation. "The industry now has a reliable source for delivering a high-quality entertainment experience whether on disc or over-the-top to connected devices."
THX Media Director-enabled devices (set-top boxes, 3DTVs, projectors, and A/V receivers) will be available in early 2012 from companies including: LG Electronics, Logitech, JVC U.S.A., Epson America, and Onkyo.
For more information on THX Media Director, please visit http://www.thx.com/consumer/thx-technology/thx-media-director/
About THX Ltd.
From the big screen to your screen, THX ignites your passion for exciting entertainment experiences. Founded by George Lucas and recognized by audiences around the globe, THX is synonymous with the design and certification of world-class cinemas, premium audio systems, HDTVs, and blockbuster movies and games. Products featuring THX technologies defy convention and define quality in their class, whether in the cinema, in the home or on the road. For more information, visit http://www.thx.com.
SOURCE THX Ltd.
THX Ltd.
CONTACT: Jeremiah Glodoveza of THX Ltd., +1-415-492-3950, jglodoveza@thx.com; or Francisca Llamas of Weber Shandwick, +1-415-262-5971, fllamas@webershandwick.com, for THX Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.thx.com
Ekahau Extends RTLS Beyond the Building Using Wi-Fi Enabled iPhones and Android Phones
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:07:01 AM
Ekahau Extends RTLS Beyond the Building Using Wi-Fi Enabled iPhones and Android Phones
Ekahau Transforms Smart Phones Into RTLS "Hot Spots" to Locate Assets and Individuals Outside the WLAN's Reach
RESTON, Virginia, April 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Ekahau Inc., the worldwide leader in high performance
Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) (
http://www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/overview),today
announced that Ekahau RTLS customers can now use their iPhone or Android
smart phones to extend location tracking capabilities to areas outside their
defined wireless local area network (WLAN). By using the smart phones as an
additional wireless access point, this new functionality gives Ekahau RTLS
users a way to track assets during transport or between Wi-Fi enabled
facilities.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052 )
"Many of our customers with multi-site or mobile operations
have been asking for an inexpensive way to set up a 'hotspot' to extend RTLS
presence outside of their WLAN coverage area for managing inventory and
accounting for personnel," said Tuomo Rutanen, Ekahau's senior vice president
of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development. "With our latest innovation,
a Wi-Fi-enabled iPhone or Android smart phone now can serve as an extension
of a Wi-Fi network's RTLS capability, giving usersreal-time location and
status of critical staff and assets anywhere in the world."
To transform the iPhone or Android handsets into a portable
Wi-Fi access point, Ekahau RTLS users turn on the tethering feature of their
smart phone. With this feature activated, any Ekahau Wi-Fi tags in the
vicinity of the phone are able to communicate their presence back to the
Ekahau RTLS Controller (
http://www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/positioning-engine.h
tml) location-tracking engine, which can be installed on a server anywhere in
the world as a cloud-based RTLS.
(Due to the length of the above URL, it may be necessary to copy and
paste this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove
the space if one exists.)
Adding 'Sight' to Wi-Fi Blind Spots
By using the iPhone or Android handsets as ad hoc Wi-Fi
hotspots, Ekahau RTLS customers can track assets even in blind spots in their
logistics or supply chain - such as in temporary staging areas or mobile
environments such as transport trucks, vans or ambulances.
For example, Ekahau is currently piloting use of iPhones and
Android smart phones with ambulance drivers, to give hospitals a way to track
medical equipment, patients and staff who leave the hospital site. Other
planned uses include transportation logistics for high-value assets and
verifying inventory of on-board cargo.
Demonstrations at RFID Journal LIVE!
Ekahau will be demonstrating its iPhone and Android
capabilities in Booth 116 atRFID Journal LIVE! 2011 (
http://www.rfidjournalevents.com/live/index.php), April 12-14 at the Orange
County Convention Center in Orlando.
About Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc. is the industry leader in providing Wi-Fi-based
RTLS solutions. Ekahau's customers, including several Fortune 500 companies
worldwide, are realizing the benefits of Wi-Fi based location services and
innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization tools. Ekahau's solutions
are being used in more than 300 hospitals around the world, as well as by
manufacturing, retail and industrial companies, government agencies and the
military. Ekahau partners include wireless software developers, leading
system integrators and international OEM partners, who develop and market
wireless enterprise applications. Ekahau is a U.S.-based corporation, with
headquarters in Reston, Va., and other offices in Saratoga, Calif.; Helsinki,
Finland; Tokyo; and Hong Kong. For more information about Ekahau, please
visit http://www.ekahau.com.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052
Source: Ekahau Inc.
EkahauMedia Contacts: Juliet Travis, Rocket Science PR, for Ekahau, +1-415-464-8110 x 215, juliet(at)rocketscience.com; Americas: Cindi Loveall, Marketing Director, Ekahau, +1-703-860.2850 x 1008, cindi.loveall(at)ekahau.com; Rest of the world: Annina Pierson, Marketing Director, Ekahau, +358-20-743-5913, annina.pierson(at)ekahau.com
Ekahau Transforms Smart Phones Into RTLS "Hot Spots" to Locate Assets and Individuals Outside the WLAN's Reach
RESTON, Virginia, April 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Ekahau Inc., the worldwide leader in high performance
Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) (
http://www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/overview),today
announced that Ekahau RTLS customers can now use their iPhone or Android
smart phones to extend location tracking capabilities to areas outside their
defined wireless local area network (WLAN). By using the smart phones as an
additional wireless access point, this new functionality gives Ekahau RTLS
users a way to track assets during transport or between Wi-Fi enabled
facilities.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052 )
"Many of our customers with multi-site or mobile operations
have been asking for an inexpensive way to set up a 'hotspot' to extend RTLS
presence outside of their WLAN coverage area for managing inventory and
accounting for personnel," said Tuomo Rutanen, Ekahau's senior vice president
of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development. "With our latest innovation,
a Wi-Fi-enabled iPhone or Android smart phone now can serve as an extension
of a Wi-Fi network's RTLS capability, giving usersreal-time location and
status of critical staff and assets anywhere in the world."
To transform the iPhone or Android handsets into a portable
Wi-Fi access point, Ekahau RTLS users turn on the tethering feature of their
smart phone. With this feature activated, any Ekahau Wi-Fi tags in the
vicinity of the phone are able to communicate their presence back to the
Ekahau RTLS Controller (
http://www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/positioning-engine.h
tml) location-tracking engine, which can be installed on a server anywhere in
the world as a cloud-based RTLS.
(Due to the length of the above URL, it may be necessary to copy and
paste this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove
the space if one exists.)
Adding 'Sight' to Wi-Fi Blind Spots
By using the iPhone or Android handsets as ad hoc Wi-Fi
hotspots, Ekahau RTLS customers can track assets even in blind spots in their
logistics or supply chain - such as in temporary staging areas or mobile
environments such as transport trucks, vans or ambulances.
For example, Ekahau is currently piloting use of iPhones and
Android smart phones with ambulance drivers, to give hospitals a way to track
medical equipment, patients and staff who leave the hospital site. Other
planned uses include transportation logistics for high-value assets and
verifying inventory of on-board cargo.
Demonstrations at RFID Journal LIVE!
Ekahau will be demonstrating its iPhone and Android
capabilities in Booth 116 atRFID Journal LIVE! 2011 (
http://www.rfidjournalevents.com/live/index.php), April 12-14 at the Orange
County Convention Center in Orlando.
About Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc. is the industry leader in providing Wi-Fi-based
RTLS solutions. Ekahau's customers, including several Fortune 500 companies
worldwide, are realizing the benefits of Wi-Fi based location services and
innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization tools. Ekahau's solutions
are being used in more than 300 hospitals around the world, as well as by
manufacturing, retail and industrial companies, government agencies and the
military. Ekahau partners include wireless software developers, leading
system integrators and international OEM partners, who develop and market
wireless enterprise applications. Ekahau is a U.S.-based corporation, with
headquarters in Reston, Va., and other offices in Saratoga, Calif.; Helsinki,
Finland; Tokyo; and Hong Kong. For more information about Ekahau, please
visit http://www.ekahau.com.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052
Source: Ekahau Inc.
EkahauMedia Contacts: Juliet Travis, Rocket Science PR, for Ekahau, +1-415-464-8110 x 215, juliet(at)rocketscience.com; Americas: Cindi Loveall, Marketing Director, Ekahau, +1-703-860.2850 x 1008, cindi.loveall(at)ekahau.com; Rest of the world: Annina Pierson, Marketing Director, Ekahau, +358-20-743-5913, annina.pierson(at)ekahau.com
Heroku Extends Partner Ecosystem with Accenture, Pivotal Labs and Over 50 More to Deliver Cloud Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:42:01 AM
Heroku Extends Partner Ecosystem with Accenture, Pivotal Labs and Over 50 More to Deliver Cloud Solutions
Top Cloud PaaS Provider Enables Leading Technology Providers to Accelerate Cloud Adoption
SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Heroku, the leading Ruby platform as a service (PaaS), today announced it is extending its partner ecosystem to accelerate the availability of top, highly qualified technical expertise and resources to the exploding number of businesses choosing Heroku's Ruby cloud application platform. The Heroku Partner Program is designed to help systems integrators, consultants, and design firms that are using Heroku to meet growing client demand for full-featured and scalable web, mobile, and social applications. Over fifty technology businesses are participating in the program, including global systems integrator Accenture and top agile development firm Pivotal Labs.
"Our clients see great value in the cloud. This includes using cloud platforms to rapidly bring social and mobile experiences to their customers," said Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology Architect at Accenture. "Ruby and Heroku's tremendously popular cloud application platform are enterprise-ready and Accenture can use it to deliver value to our clients today."
"Our clients count on us to deliver solid, scalable and innovative web applications, leveraging our deep experience in Ruby on Rails and Agile development. The Heroku partnership enables Pivotal to drive more customer value by minimizing time spent on operational questions," said Rob Mee, CEO at Pivotal Labs. "PaaS has fundamentally changed how we develop, deploy and scale applications. Heroku lets our clients treat operations as a solved problem, enabling us to focus on delivering differentiated value in their products."
Heroku, the fastest growing and most widely used Ruby PaaS, enables developers to concentrate on building, deploying and scaling Ruby applications without having to think about servers or system administration. Accenture, Pivotal, and other leading application development partners such as ELC Technologies and Thoughtbot utilize Heroku to rapidly deliver the modern business solutions their clients seek. The Heroku partner program brings its members priority support, insight into the Heroku roadmap, participation in beta programs, early access to services in the Add-on Catalog pipeline and the ability to contribute branded content to the Heroku Developer Center.
"Our customers and partners are building amazing apps with Ruby and Heroku. It's becoming clearer every day that cloud platforms are transforming how apps are built, run, and managed," said Byron Sebastian, Heroku GM and SVP, platform for salesforce.com. "Our partners are critical to how we serve these customers well and ensure their success. We are continuing to invest heavily in our technology programs and are excited to welcome them into our ecosystem."
"Our partners want to deliver the next generation of amazing web applications to their clients. With the Heroku Partner Program we're committed to providing our partners the resources and support to do just that," said Mike Pyle, VP, sales & business development at Heroku. "Gartner forecasts the cloud services market to grow to more than $140B over the next three years. We are working with our partners to seize that enormous opportunity." (1)
Program Extends Heroku Ecosystem
The ecosystem surrounding Heroku's platform includes developers, domain experts, educators and trainers, architects, consultancies, customers, and technology providers. The Heroku Partner Program joins the Heroku Add-on Provider Program, launched last year to enable developers to seamlessly access Heroku's best-of-breed cloud services. The Heroku Add-on Provider Program provides key services and technology for web application development. Recent Add-on technologies added to the program catalog include faster-than-real-time video encoding/transcoding from Zencoder and IndexTank, a massively scalable search solution used today by major web properties such as Reddit and Wordpress.com.
To learn more about Heroku and sign up for a free account, visit: http://heroku.com/signup.
Note: (1) Benoit J. Lheureux, Daryl C. Plummer and Paolo Malinverno. Gartner. Cloud Service Brokerages Create a New Role for Integration Service Providers, November 2010.
About Heroku
Heroku is the leading Ruby platform as a service (PaaS) focused on ease of use, automation, and reliability. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Heroku is a passionate and active supporter of Ruby technologies and cloud architecture. Heroku was recently named to the "Dow Jones FASTech 50 Start-ups to Watch" list, recognized as a Gartner 'Cool Vendor in Application Platforms as a Service' in April 2010, named to the Always OnDemand Top 100 Private Companies, and recognized as a 'Best Products of 2009' and 'Best Platform of 2010" by ReadWriteWeb. For more information, please visit http://heroku.com and http://blog.heroku.com or follow Heroku on Twitter at http://twitter.com/heroku. Heroku is a wholly owned subsidiary of salesforce.com.
Heroku disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Heroku disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase Heroku applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available.
SOURCE Heroku
Heroku
CONTACT: J. Ratkevic of Heroku, +1-408-209-5181, jill@heroku.com
Web Site: http://www.salesforce.com
Top Cloud PaaS Provider Enables Leading Technology Providers to Accelerate Cloud Adoption
SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Heroku, the leading Ruby platform as a service (PaaS), today announced it is extending its partner ecosystem to accelerate the availability of top, highly qualified technical expertise and resources to the exploding number of businesses choosing Heroku's Ruby cloud application platform. The Heroku Partner Program is designed to help systems integrators, consultants, and design firms that are using Heroku to meet growing client demand for full-featured and scalable web, mobile, and social applications. Over fifty technology businesses are participating in the program, including global systems integrator Accenture and top agile development firm Pivotal Labs.
"Our clients see great value in the cloud. This includes using cloud platforms to rapidly bring social and mobile experiences to their customers," said Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology Architect at Accenture. "Ruby and Heroku's tremendously popular cloud application platform are enterprise-ready and Accenture can use it to deliver value to our clients today."
"Our clients count on us to deliver solid, scalable and innovative web applications, leveraging our deep experience in Ruby on Rails and Agile development. The Heroku partnership enables Pivotal to drive more customer value by minimizing time spent on operational questions," said Rob Mee, CEO at Pivotal Labs. "PaaS has fundamentally changed how we develop, deploy and scale applications. Heroku lets our clients treat operations as a solved problem, enabling us to focus on delivering differentiated value in their products."
Heroku, the fastest growing and most widely used Ruby PaaS, enables developers to concentrate on building, deploying and scaling Ruby applications without having to think about servers or system administration. Accenture, Pivotal, and other leading application development partners such as ELC Technologies and Thoughtbot utilize Heroku to rapidly deliver the modern business solutions their clients seek. The Heroku partner program brings its members priority support, insight into the Heroku roadmap, participation in beta programs, early access to services in the Add-on Catalog pipeline and the ability to contribute branded content to the Heroku Developer Center.
"Our customers and partners are building amazing apps with Ruby and Heroku. It's becoming clearer every day that cloud platforms are transforming how apps are built, run, and managed," said Byron Sebastian, Heroku GM and SVP, platform for salesforce.com. "Our partners are critical to how we serve these customers well and ensure their success. We are continuing to invest heavily in our technology programs and are excited to welcome them into our ecosystem."
"Our partners want to deliver the next generation of amazing web applications to their clients. With the Heroku Partner Program we're committed to providing our partners the resources and support to do just that," said Mike Pyle, VP, sales & business development at Heroku. "Gartner forecasts the cloud services market to grow to more than $140B over the next three years. We are working with our partners to seize that enormous opportunity." (1)
Program Extends Heroku Ecosystem
The ecosystem surrounding Heroku's platform includes developers, domain experts, educators and trainers, architects, consultancies, customers, and technology providers. The Heroku Partner Program joins the Heroku Add-on Provider Program, launched last year to enable developers to seamlessly access Heroku's best-of-breed cloud services. The Heroku Add-on Provider Program provides key services and technology for web application development. Recent Add-on technologies added to the program catalog include faster-than-real-time video encoding/transcoding from Zencoder and IndexTank, a massively scalable search solution used today by major web properties such as Reddit and Wordpress.com.
To learn more about Heroku and sign up for a free account, visit: http://heroku.com/signup.
Note: (1) Benoit J. Lheureux, Daryl C. Plummer and Paolo Malinverno. Gartner. Cloud Service Brokerages Create a New Role for Integration Service Providers, November 2010.
About Heroku
Heroku is the leading Ruby platform as a service (PaaS) focused on ease of use, automation, and reliability. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Heroku is a passionate and active supporter of Ruby technologies and cloud architecture. Heroku was recently named to the "Dow Jones FASTech 50 Start-ups to Watch" list, recognized as a Gartner 'Cool Vendor in Application Platforms as a Service' in April 2010, named to the Always OnDemand Top 100 Private Companies, and recognized as a 'Best Products of 2009' and 'Best Platform of 2010" by ReadWriteWeb. For more information, please visit http://heroku.com and http://blog.heroku.com or follow Heroku on Twitter at http://twitter.com/heroku. Heroku is a wholly owned subsidiary of salesforce.com.
Heroku disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Heroku disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase Heroku applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available.
SOURCE Heroku
Heroku
CONTACT: J. Ratkevic of Heroku, +1-408-209-5181, jill@heroku.com
Web Site: http://www.salesforce.com
Sony Creative Software Announces Z Depth(TM) 2.0 Upgrade
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:42:01 AM
Sony Creative Software Announces Z Depth(TM) 2.0 Upgrade
New Stereoscopic 3D Production Application Features Increased Accuracy and Enhanced Visual Queues for Subtitle Placement in 3D Productions
LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- [NAB Show - Booth #C11001] - Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced a new upgrade to Z Depth(TM). Z Depth 2.0, which will be released in May 2011, will be demonstrated in the Sony booth during the NAB Show®. A significant upgrade to the Blu-ray 3D subtitling application, Z Depth 2.0 enhances the ability for 3D authoring companies to easily create required disparity metadata files for positioning of subtitles and interactive graphic menus in 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) production.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/LA80300LOGO)
Combined with the improved performance and 3D capabilities of Vegas(TM) Pro 10, Z Depth 2.0 now provides editors with automated depth value calculation of stereoscopic (SS) video and graphically displays the offset value in the preview window during recording and playback when preparing subtitles for 3D Blu-ray Discs. The latest version also provides additional support for Digital Cinema 3D production, enabling editing professionals to create 3D projects with advanced precision.
"The new user capabilities in Z Depth 2.0 further establishes it as one of the most advanced 3D subtitling solutions in the market today," said Dave Chaimson, vice president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. "Professionals in the disc authoring and TV broadcast markets will find substantial value in the new and refined features offered in Z Depth 2.0, which provide for improved accuracy and efficiency in the subtitling process."
Z Depth 2.0 New Features
-- Automated Depth Analysis of Stereoscopic (SS) Video - Automatically
determines the most effective depth value used to assign Z-axis
placement for the subtitle or menu graphic event; depth value analysis
can be automated based on time code entries, length of video, or number
of graphic events
-- Enhanced Graphical Offset Value Display - Displays a new visual queue in
the preview window during recording of the disparity value being applied
to the subtitle or menu event
-- Subpixel Precision for Digital Cinema - New adjustment options for
offset data values allow for subpixel precision when outputting file
formats compatible with Digital Cinema 3D productions
About Z Depth
For 3D Blu-ray production, the Z Depth application allows 3D Blu-ray Disc authoring facilities and subtitle creation companies to edit and position subtitle and interactive menu events accurately on the Z-axis of a 3D scene for the most comfortable viewing experience. The BDA compliant offset metadata files created by Z Depth can be used in any 3D Blu-ray Disc authoring application that follows BDA specifications Profile 5. There are no special hardware requirements for Z Depth, though it is recommended that editors use the Presonus Fader Port for data input.
Price and Availability
Z Depth 2.0 will be available for online purchase in May 2011 at http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/zdepth at an MSRP of U.S. $5,000.
About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, audio, and music production, as well as industry-leading technology for DVD production and Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring. Sound Forge(TM) Pro, ACID(TM) Pro, and Vegas(TM) Pro software have defined digital content creation for a generation of creative professionals. These signature product lines continue to advance media production by providing powerful, accessible tools. Today, there is a Sony Creative Software application for every level of expertise, including a full line of consumer software based on the company's professional applications. In addition, Sony Creative Software produces the extensive Sony® Sound Series collection of royalty-free loops and samples, Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series exclusive sound effects, and Vision Series video creation assets. Further, the company provides the industry-leading tools for enterprise-level Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring: Blu-code(TM) encoder, Dualstream 3D(TM) MVC encoder, Z Depth(TM) 3D subtitle editing application, and Blu-print® software. The company's customers span the globe and include professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, as well as students, educators, and hobbyists. For more information about professional and consumer products, visit http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com.
Vegas is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Creative Software
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Sony Creative Software
CONTACT: Bender/Helper Impact, Greg Dawson, +1-509-901-7444, greg_dawson@bhimpact.com; or Carol Lee, +1-310-694-3109, carol_lee@bhimpact.com
Web Site: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com
New Stereoscopic 3D Production Application Features Increased Accuracy and Enhanced Visual Queues for Subtitle Placement in 3D Productions
LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- [NAB Show - Booth #C11001] - Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced a new upgrade to Z Depth(TM). Z Depth 2.0, which will be released in May 2011, will be demonstrated in the Sony booth during the NAB Show®. A significant upgrade to the Blu-ray 3D subtitling application, Z Depth 2.0 enhances the ability for 3D authoring companies to easily create required disparity metadata files for positioning of subtitles and interactive graphic menus in 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) production.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/LA80300LOGO)
Combined with the improved performance and 3D capabilities of Vegas(TM) Pro 10, Z Depth 2.0 now provides editors with automated depth value calculation of stereoscopic (SS) video and graphically displays the offset value in the preview window during recording and playback when preparing subtitles for 3D Blu-ray Discs. The latest version also provides additional support for Digital Cinema 3D production, enabling editing professionals to create 3D projects with advanced precision.
"The new user capabilities in Z Depth 2.0 further establishes it as one of the most advanced 3D subtitling solutions in the market today," said Dave Chaimson, vice president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. "Professionals in the disc authoring and TV broadcast markets will find substantial value in the new and refined features offered in Z Depth 2.0, which provide for improved accuracy and efficiency in the subtitling process."
Z Depth 2.0 New Features
-- Automated Depth Analysis of Stereoscopic (SS) Video - Automatically
determines the most effective depth value used to assign Z-axis
placement for the subtitle or menu graphic event; depth value analysis
can be automated based on time code entries, length of video, or number
of graphic events
-- Enhanced Graphical Offset Value Display - Displays a new visual queue in
the preview window during recording of the disparity value being applied
to the subtitle or menu event
-- Subpixel Precision for Digital Cinema - New adjustment options for
offset data values allow for subpixel precision when outputting file
formats compatible with Digital Cinema 3D productions
About Z Depth
For 3D Blu-ray production, the Z Depth application allows 3D Blu-ray Disc authoring facilities and subtitle creation companies to edit and position subtitle and interactive menu events accurately on the Z-axis of a 3D scene for the most comfortable viewing experience. The BDA compliant offset metadata files created by Z Depth can be used in any 3D Blu-ray Disc authoring application that follows BDA specifications Profile 5. There are no special hardware requirements for Z Depth, though it is recommended that editors use the Presonus Fader Port for data input.
Price and Availability
Z Depth 2.0 will be available for online purchase in May 2011 at http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/zdepth at an MSRP of U.S. $5,000.
About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, audio, and music production, as well as industry-leading technology for DVD production and Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring. Sound Forge(TM) Pro, ACID(TM) Pro, and Vegas(TM) Pro software have defined digital content creation for a generation of creative professionals. These signature product lines continue to advance media production by providing powerful, accessible tools. Today, there is a Sony Creative Software application for every level of expertise, including a full line of consumer software based on the company's professional applications. In addition, Sony Creative Software produces the extensive Sony® Sound Series collection of royalty-free loops and samples, Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series exclusive sound effects, and Vision Series video creation assets. Further, the company provides the industry-leading tools for enterprise-level Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring: Blu-code(TM) encoder, Dualstream 3D(TM) MVC encoder, Z Depth(TM) 3D subtitle editing application, and Blu-print® software. The company's customers span the globe and include professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, as well as students, educators, and hobbyists. For more information about professional and consumer products, visit http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com.
Vegas is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Creative Software
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Sony Creative Software
CONTACT: Bender/Helper Impact, Greg Dawson, +1-509-901-7444, greg_dawson@bhimpact.com; or Carol Lee, +1-310-694-3109, carol_lee@bhimpact.com
Web Site: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com
Sony Creative Software Releases New Update for Vegas(TM) Pro
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:42:01 AM
Sony Creative Software Releases New Update for Vegas(TM) Pro
Award-Winning NLE Improves Closed Captioning, Adds Support for GPU Rendering on AMD ATI Graphic Chipsets, and Adds 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) Timeline Burning Capability for Complete 3D Solution
LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- [NAB Show - Booth #C11001]- Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of Vegas(TM) Pro 10.0d. The award-winning NLE now includes improved closed captioning options, comprehensive 3D solutions, support for AMD's ATI graphics chipsets using OpenCL(TM) as well as an improved track group workflow.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/LA80300LOGO)
Vegas Pro 10.0d's enhanced closed captioning support now provides broadcast editors with the ability to read and write closed captioning embedded in MPEG-2, enabling a unified workflow for EIA-608, EIA-708 and MXF delivery options. Furthering the software's superior editing flexibility, Vegas Pro 10.0d incorporates timeline burning to full-frame 3D Blu-ray Discs. These updates allow media creators to efficiently produce and quickly prepare content for DVD and 3D Blu-ray titles and deliver compelling content for broadcast and broadband distribution, theatrical releases and YouTube(TM) 3D.
"Sony Creative Software continues to innovate with industry-leading solutions for creative professionals who work with closed captioning and 3D technology," said Dave Chaimson, vice president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. "The new enhancements in Vegas Pro 10.0d, especially the OpenCL render improvements to support the AMD ATI graphic chipsets, provide cutting edge tools that equip industry professionals with improved capabilities to produce quality work at a greater efficiency."
Vegas Pro 10.0d expands its GPU accelerated AVC encoding support to video editing professionals using AMD ATI graphics chipsets which support OpenCL, the open standard for parallel programming of heterogeneous systems. This new feature enables faster project rendering in many cases when using the Sony AVC encoder for a more efficient workflow. Additional updates include MVC and MPO 3D file format compatibility from Sony cameras including TD10, NX3D1, TD300 and the Alpha and NEX series, providing users with added support for advanced camera and media technologies.
"We are very encouraged to see that Sony Creative Software has adopted OpenCL(TM) standards and support for AMD Fusion technology to enable powerful solutions to meet the ever-growing demands of creative professionals," said Manju Hegde, corporate vice president, AMD Fusion Experience Program. "At AMD we believe that industry standards like OpenCL are key to advancing innovation, helping creative professionals to rely on and fully leverage available computing power on a common industry platform to bring inspiration to reality."
New Features in Vegas(TM) Pro 10.0d
-- GPU Accelerated AVC Encoding Support Expanded to AMD - Adds support for
users with AMD ATI graphics chipsets which support OpenCL to use the
Sony AVC encoder for faster project rendering
-- 3D MVC and MPO File Format Support - Additional native support for
emerging MVC and MPO 3D file formats provides continued functionality
with cutting edge camera and media technology (Sony cameras that support
these formats include: TD10, NX3D1, TD300, and the Alpha and NEX series)
-- 3D Blu-ray Disc Timeline Burning - New burning capability allows users
to burn full HD 3D Blu-ray Discs onto BD-R/BD-RE media, providing
editors with a complete ingest, edit and delivery option for 3D media
-- Support for the XDCAM PMW-500 Camera - Supports both optical (XDCAM
Optical) and memory (XDCAM EX) formats
-- Enhanced Closed Captioning - Improved closed caption integration allows
users to read and write closed captioning embedded within MPEG2 streams,
enabling a common workflow for CEA-608, CEA-708 and MXF delivery options
-- Improved Track Grouping Workflow - Improvements to track grouping
include new mute/solo technology to help users isolate and work with
specific tracks while mixing
Price and Availability
Vegas Pro 10.0d will be available for download in late April at http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com and is free for existing registered Vegas Pro 10 users, or $249.95 for owners of Vegas Pro 9 or prior. Vegas Pro 10.0d is also available for purchase at retailers worldwide for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of U.S. $699.95. Localized French, German, Spanish and Japanese versions are also available.
About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, audio, and music production, as well as industry-leading technology for DVD production and Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring. Sound Forge(TM) Pro, ACID(TM) Pro, and Vegas(TM) Pro software have defined digital content creation for a generation of creative professionals. These signature product lines continue to advance media production by providing powerful, accessible tools. Today, there is a Sony Creative Software application for every level of expertise, including a full line of consumer software based on the company's professional applications. In addition, Sony Creative Software produces the extensive Sony® Sound Series collection of royalty-free loops and samples, Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series exclusive sound effects, and Vision Series video creation assets. Further, the company provides the industry-leading tools for enterprise-level Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring: Blu-code(TM) encoder, Dualstream 3D(TM) MVC encoder, Z Depth(TM) 3D subtitle editing application, and Blu-print® software. The company's customers span the globe and include professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, as well as students, educators, and hobbyists. For more information about professional and consumer products, visit http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com.
Vegas is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Creative Software
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Sony Creative Software
CONTACT: Greg Dawson, +1-509-901-7444, greg_dawson@bhimpact.com, or Carol Lee, +1-310-694-3109, carol_lee@bhimpact.com, both of Bender/Helper Impact, for Sony Creative Software
Web Site: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/
Award-Winning NLE Improves Closed Captioning, Adds Support for GPU Rendering on AMD ATI Graphic Chipsets, and Adds 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) Timeline Burning Capability for Complete 3D Solution
LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- [NAB Show - Booth #C11001]- Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of Vegas(TM) Pro 10.0d. The award-winning NLE now includes improved closed captioning options, comprehensive 3D solutions, support for AMD's ATI graphics chipsets using OpenCL(TM) as well as an improved track group workflow.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/LA80300LOGO)
Vegas Pro 10.0d's enhanced closed captioning support now provides broadcast editors with the ability to read and write closed captioning embedded in MPEG-2, enabling a unified workflow for EIA-608, EIA-708 and MXF delivery options. Furthering the software's superior editing flexibility, Vegas Pro 10.0d incorporates timeline burning to full-frame 3D Blu-ray Discs. These updates allow media creators to efficiently produce and quickly prepare content for DVD and 3D Blu-ray titles and deliver compelling content for broadcast and broadband distribution, theatrical releases and YouTube(TM) 3D.
"Sony Creative Software continues to innovate with industry-leading solutions for creative professionals who work with closed captioning and 3D technology," said Dave Chaimson, vice president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. "The new enhancements in Vegas Pro 10.0d, especially the OpenCL render improvements to support the AMD ATI graphic chipsets, provide cutting edge tools that equip industry professionals with improved capabilities to produce quality work at a greater efficiency."
Vegas Pro 10.0d expands its GPU accelerated AVC encoding support to video editing professionals using AMD ATI graphics chipsets which support OpenCL, the open standard for parallel programming of heterogeneous systems. This new feature enables faster project rendering in many cases when using the Sony AVC encoder for a more efficient workflow. Additional updates include MVC and MPO 3D file format compatibility from Sony cameras including TD10, NX3D1, TD300 and the Alpha and NEX series, providing users with added support for advanced camera and media technologies.
"We are very encouraged to see that Sony Creative Software has adopted OpenCL(TM) standards and support for AMD Fusion technology to enable powerful solutions to meet the ever-growing demands of creative professionals," said Manju Hegde, corporate vice president, AMD Fusion Experience Program. "At AMD we believe that industry standards like OpenCL are key to advancing innovation, helping creative professionals to rely on and fully leverage available computing power on a common industry platform to bring inspiration to reality."
New Features in Vegas(TM) Pro 10.0d
-- GPU Accelerated AVC Encoding Support Expanded to AMD - Adds support for
users with AMD ATI graphics chipsets which support OpenCL to use the
Sony AVC encoder for faster project rendering
-- 3D MVC and MPO File Format Support - Additional native support for
emerging MVC and MPO 3D file formats provides continued functionality
with cutting edge camera and media technology (Sony cameras that support
these formats include: TD10, NX3D1, TD300, and the Alpha and NEX series)
-- 3D Blu-ray Disc Timeline Burning - New burning capability allows users
to burn full HD 3D Blu-ray Discs onto BD-R/BD-RE media, providing
editors with a complete ingest, edit and delivery option for 3D media
-- Support for the XDCAM PMW-500 Camera - Supports both optical (XDCAM
Optical) and memory (XDCAM EX) formats
-- Enhanced Closed Captioning - Improved closed caption integration allows
users to read and write closed captioning embedded within MPEG2 streams,
enabling a common workflow for CEA-608, CEA-708 and MXF delivery options
-- Improved Track Grouping Workflow - Improvements to track grouping
include new mute/solo technology to help users isolate and work with
specific tracks while mixing
Price and Availability
Vegas Pro 10.0d will be available for download in late April at http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com and is free for existing registered Vegas Pro 10 users, or $249.95 for owners of Vegas Pro 9 or prior. Vegas Pro 10.0d is also available for purchase at retailers worldwide for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of U.S. $699.95. Localized French, German, Spanish and Japanese versions are also available.
About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, audio, and music production, as well as industry-leading technology for DVD production and Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring. Sound Forge(TM) Pro, ACID(TM) Pro, and Vegas(TM) Pro software have defined digital content creation for a generation of creative professionals. These signature product lines continue to advance media production by providing powerful, accessible tools. Today, there is a Sony Creative Software application for every level of expertise, including a full line of consumer software based on the company's professional applications. In addition, Sony Creative Software produces the extensive Sony® Sound Series collection of royalty-free loops and samples, Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series exclusive sound effects, and Vision Series video creation assets. Further, the company provides the industry-leading tools for enterprise-level Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring: Blu-code(TM) encoder, Dualstream 3D(TM) MVC encoder, Z Depth(TM) 3D subtitle editing application, and Blu-print® software. The company's customers span the globe and include professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, as well as students, educators, and hobbyists. For more information about professional and consumer products, visit http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com.
Vegas is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Creative Software
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Sony Creative Software
CONTACT: Greg Dawson, +1-509-901-7444, greg_dawson@bhimpact.com, or Carol Lee, +1-310-694-3109, carol_lee@bhimpact.com, both of Bender/Helper Impact, for Sony Creative Software
Web Site: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/
Verizon Wireless and LiveCast Media Announce 4G Mobile Reporter: Real-Time Mobile Video Streaming for Enterprise, Government and Media Agencies
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:35:01 AM
Verizon Wireless and LiveCast Media Announce 4G Mobile Reporter: Real-Time Mobile Video Streaming for Enterprise, Government and Media Agencies
Delivering Real-Time High-Definition Quality Broadcasts from the Field Takes a New Dimension
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., VANCOUVER, British Columbia, and LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, Verizon Wireless and LiveCast Media today announced that they have teamed up to deliver a complementary option to traditional satellite and microwave delivery for high-quality video transmissions from the field to live on-air broadcasts via the new 4G Mobile Reporter.
The 4G Mobile Reporter runs on the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G LTE network and enables media companies to transmit HD-quality video over the Verizon Wireless network using low-cost, lightweight laptops with a Verizon Wireless 4G USB modem such as the Pantech UML290 or the LG VL600.
Leveraging Verizon Wireless' Mobile Broadband service, field crews can use the 4G Mobile Reporter with existing camera equipment to deliver near real-time video feeds with low-latency transmission to the station without the need for satellite trucks. It also embeds GPS data continuously throughout the stream, tracking locations dynamically and allowing a map display next to the video playback window.
"The 4G Mobile Reporter is an example of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network in action, saving businesses time and resources while getting the job done faster than ever before," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president, global enterprise marketing, Verizon Wireless. "We have a long history of working with media technology, and this is the next logical step in our business portfolio as we advance into 4G LTE. Working with LiveCast allows us to further extend our reach to our media customers by offering top-notch wireless products and services."
"With Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, we can now provide media companies with the best of all worlds," said William Mutual, LiveCast chief executive officer. "Our customers are continuously seeking effective strategies to reduce operational costs, while maintaining quality and covering more stories faster. Now, together with Verizon Wireless, we have a dynamic product that meets and exceeds their requirements."
The 4G Mobile Reporter is easy to install and use and includes LiveCast's Duo software for PCs and a compact converter device that connects a professional camera to a laptop, if an HDMI input isn't available. Using Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE wireless modem, live streams are transmitted through the LiveCast platform and seamlessly integrated into the broadcast workflow. Additionally, the technology is backwards compatible to the 3G network allowing news directors and other authorized personnel to view the live stream from a Verizon Wireless laptop, tablet or mobile phone when away from the studio.
The 4G Mobile Reporter integrates with the entire suite of LiveCast video solutions, including streaming to and from mobile phones, tablets and laptops; integration with metadata, GPS location and telemetry; tools for Web publishing and social networking. This flexibility enables mobile reporters and camera crews to be more productive at the station and in the field.
-- At the station, the LiveCast SDI application allows low-latency
monitoring of multiple live streams simultaneously, with the ability to
switch between streams in real time. LiveCast uniquely requires only a
single ingest point at the station's video router to service the
multiple streams.
-- In the field, reporters can select a live return feed from the station
to monitor, while simultaneously streaming. LiveCast Duo supports Live
Chat, so producers can cue and prompt talent with directions or
questions, a useful feature in noisy environments or when silence is
required.
LiveCast will be demonstrating the 4G Mobile Reporter at the 2011 NAB Show at Verizon Wireless' booth on the show floor (Booth # SU8511 in South Hall Upper in the Las Vegas Convention Center). For sales information, contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative by calling 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or directly from LiveCast at 1-604-844-2263, ext. 5.
LiveCast and Verizon Wireless also offer solutions for first responders, security and law enforcement agencies, and industrial enterprises to provide situational awareness to make mission-critical decisions in real time. Visit http://b2b.vzw.com/industrysolutions or http://www.livecast.com to find additional information.
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.
About LiveCast Media
LiveCast offers the most complete solution for streaming live video from the field. The Company's product line features low-latency applications for monitoring and output of many live mobile streams simultaneously, including high quality SDI outputs. LiveCast feeds can be viewed by authorized personnel on mobile phones or computers. Pioneering the concept of DIY broadcasting using a cell phone as early as 2005, LiveCast now offers an on-the-go solution for breaking news, emergencies in the field, law enforcement and for any other event where it's critical to see what is happening in the field in real-time. LiveCast is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with sales offices in New York, and Beijing. For more information, please visit: http://www.livecast.com or call (604) 844-2263.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Paul Macchia, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-3019, Paul.Macchia@verizonwireless.com; or Jennifer Blome, LiveCast Media, +1-604-844-2263 ext. 2, jb@livecast.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Delivering Real-Time High-Definition Quality Broadcasts from the Field Takes a New Dimension
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., VANCOUVER, British Columbia, and LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, Verizon Wireless and LiveCast Media today announced that they have teamed up to deliver a complementary option to traditional satellite and microwave delivery for high-quality video transmissions from the field to live on-air broadcasts via the new 4G Mobile Reporter.
The 4G Mobile Reporter runs on the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G LTE network and enables media companies to transmit HD-quality video over the Verizon Wireless network using low-cost, lightweight laptops with a Verizon Wireless 4G USB modem such as the Pantech UML290 or the LG VL600.
Leveraging Verizon Wireless' Mobile Broadband service, field crews can use the 4G Mobile Reporter with existing camera equipment to deliver near real-time video feeds with low-latency transmission to the station without the need for satellite trucks. It also embeds GPS data continuously throughout the stream, tracking locations dynamically and allowing a map display next to the video playback window.
"The 4G Mobile Reporter is an example of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network in action, saving businesses time and resources while getting the job done faster than ever before," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president, global enterprise marketing, Verizon Wireless. "We have a long history of working with media technology, and this is the next logical step in our business portfolio as we advance into 4G LTE. Working with LiveCast allows us to further extend our reach to our media customers by offering top-notch wireless products and services."
"With Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, we can now provide media companies with the best of all worlds," said William Mutual, LiveCast chief executive officer. "Our customers are continuously seeking effective strategies to reduce operational costs, while maintaining quality and covering more stories faster. Now, together with Verizon Wireless, we have a dynamic product that meets and exceeds their requirements."
The 4G Mobile Reporter is easy to install and use and includes LiveCast's Duo software for PCs and a compact converter device that connects a professional camera to a laptop, if an HDMI input isn't available. Using Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE wireless modem, live streams are transmitted through the LiveCast platform and seamlessly integrated into the broadcast workflow. Additionally, the technology is backwards compatible to the 3G network allowing news directors and other authorized personnel to view the live stream from a Verizon Wireless laptop, tablet or mobile phone when away from the studio.
The 4G Mobile Reporter integrates with the entire suite of LiveCast video solutions, including streaming to and from mobile phones, tablets and laptops; integration with metadata, GPS location and telemetry; tools for Web publishing and social networking. This flexibility enables mobile reporters and camera crews to be more productive at the station and in the field.
-- At the station, the LiveCast SDI application allows low-latency
monitoring of multiple live streams simultaneously, with the ability to
switch between streams in real time. LiveCast uniquely requires only a
single ingest point at the station's video router to service the
multiple streams.
-- In the field, reporters can select a live return feed from the station
to monitor, while simultaneously streaming. LiveCast Duo supports Live
Chat, so producers can cue and prompt talent with directions or
questions, a useful feature in noisy environments or when silence is
required.
LiveCast will be demonstrating the 4G Mobile Reporter at the 2011 NAB Show at Verizon Wireless' booth on the show floor (Booth # SU8511 in South Hall Upper in the Las Vegas Convention Center). For sales information, contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative by calling 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or directly from LiveCast at 1-604-844-2263, ext. 5.
LiveCast and Verizon Wireless also offer solutions for first responders, security and law enforcement agencies, and industrial enterprises to provide situational awareness to make mission-critical decisions in real time. Visit http://b2b.vzw.com/industrysolutions or http://www.livecast.com to find additional information.
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.
About LiveCast Media
LiveCast offers the most complete solution for streaming live video from the field. The Company's product line features low-latency applications for monitoring and output of many live mobile streams simultaneously, including high quality SDI outputs. LiveCast feeds can be viewed by authorized personnel on mobile phones or computers. Pioneering the concept of DIY broadcasting using a cell phone as early as 2005, LiveCast now offers an on-the-go solution for breaking news, emergencies in the field, law enforcement and for any other event where it's critical to see what is happening in the field in real-time. LiveCast is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with sales offices in New York, and Beijing. For more information, please visit: http://www.livecast.com or call (604) 844-2263.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Paul Macchia, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-3019, Paul.Macchia@verizonwireless.com; or Jennifer Blome, LiveCast Media, +1-604-844-2263 ext. 2, jb@livecast.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Verizon Completes Terremark Acquisition
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:35:01 AM
Verizon Completes Terremark Acquisition
New Unit to Drive 'Everything-as-a-Service' Global Cloud Strategy
NEW YORK, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today closed its previously announced acquisition of Terremark Worldwide, Inc., clearing the way for Verizon to lead the rapidly evolving global managed IT infrastructure and cloud services market.
The acquisition was completed via a short-form merger under Delaware law; therefore, no Terremark shareholder vote was required. Terremark will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon.
As a result of the merger, all outstanding shares of Terremark that were not tendered into the previously completed tender offer (except for shares held in the treasury of Terremark or by Verizon or Verizon Holdings, or shares for which appraisal rights are properly demanded) were converted into the right to receive $19 per share in cash without interest and subject to any required withholding of taxes, the same consideration paid to stockholders in the tender offer.
With the closing of the transaction, Terremark's common stock will cease trading on NASDAQ as of market close on April 11, 2011, and will no longer be listed on NASDAQ.
Accelerating Verizon's Cloud Strategy
Terremark, which will continue to be based in Miami, will help fuel overall Verizon growth by accelerating the company's strategy to provide "everything-as-a-service" to business and government customers globally.
"There is a fundamental shift under way in how enterprises consume IT resources, and concluding this transaction is a turning point in Verizon's push to provide integrated, enterprise-class cloud solutions and accelerate growth in this important segment," said Robert Toohey, president of Verizon Business. "In the coming months, we'll leverage our collective strengths to roll out a differentiated portfolio of secure, on-demand cloud computing solutions to be delivered through a unified enterprise IT platform."
Access to Expanded Global Capabilities
Verizon and Terremark enterprise clients will benefit from an unmatched combination of products, professional services and people that taps the strengths of both companies' assets. Customers of both companies will now be able to access Verizon's and Terremark's respective IT services and cloud portfolios -- including virtualization, managed hosting, application management, storage and cloud computing services -- that help companies operate more nimbly while taking advantage of better economics. Terremark also further strengthens Verizon's federal business, with government-grade cloud computing solutions and facilities.
Additionally, both Verizon and Terremark clients can now take advantage of each company's expansive global data center footprint. Verizon customers can tap into Terremark's Network Access Point (NAP) centers in Miami, Culpeper, Va., and Santa Clara, Calif.; its facilities in Europe and the U.S.; and its data center assets in Latin America including the Dominican Republic, Colombia and Brazil. Terremark customers now have access to Verizon data centers across North America, Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region.
Verizon is a global leader in driving better business outcomes for enterprises and government agencies. Verizon delivers integrated IT and communications solutions via its high-IQ global IP and mobility networks to enable businesses to securely access information, share content and communicate. Verizon is rapidly transforming to a cloud-based "everything-as-a-service" delivery model that will put the power of enterprise-class solutions within the reach of every business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
NOTE: This document contains statements about expected future events and financial results that are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following important factors could affect future results and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements: the effects of adverse conditions in the U.S. and international economies; the effects of competition in our markets; materially adverse changes in labor matters, including workforce levels and labor negotiations, and any resulting financial and/or operational impact, in the markets served by us or by companies in which we have substantial investments; the effect of material changes in available technology; any disruption of our suppliers' provisioning of critical products or services; significant increases in benefit plan costs or lower investment returns on plan assets; the impact of natural or man-made disasters or existing or future litigation and any resulting financial impact not covered by insurance; technology substitution; an adverse change in the ratings afforded our debt securities by nationally accredited ratings organizations or adverse conditions in the credit markets impacting the cost, including interest rates, and/or availability of financing; any changes in the regulatory environments in which we operate, including any loss of or inability to renew wireless licenses, and the final results of federal and state regulatory proceedings and judicial review of those results; the timing, scope and financial impact of our deployment of fiber-to-the-premises broadband technology; changes in our accounting assumptions that regulatory agencies, including the SEC, may require or that result from changes in the accounting rules or their application, which could result in an impact on earnings; our ability to complete acquisitions and dispositions; our ability to successfully integrate Alltel Corporation into Verizon Wireless' business and achieve anticipated benefits of the acquisition; and the inability to implement our business strategies.
SOURCE Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc.
CONTACT: Peter Lucht of Verizon, +1-617-743-6809, peter.lucht@verizon.com
New Unit to Drive 'Everything-as-a-Service' Global Cloud Strategy
NEW YORK, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today closed its previously announced acquisition of Terremark Worldwide, Inc., clearing the way for Verizon to lead the rapidly evolving global managed IT infrastructure and cloud services market.
The acquisition was completed via a short-form merger under Delaware law; therefore, no Terremark shareholder vote was required. Terremark will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon.
As a result of the merger, all outstanding shares of Terremark that were not tendered into the previously completed tender offer (except for shares held in the treasury of Terremark or by Verizon or Verizon Holdings, or shares for which appraisal rights are properly demanded) were converted into the right to receive $19 per share in cash without interest and subject to any required withholding of taxes, the same consideration paid to stockholders in the tender offer.
With the closing of the transaction, Terremark's common stock will cease trading on NASDAQ as of market close on April 11, 2011, and will no longer be listed on NASDAQ.
Accelerating Verizon's Cloud Strategy
Terremark, which will continue to be based in Miami, will help fuel overall Verizon growth by accelerating the company's strategy to provide "everything-as-a-service" to business and government customers globally.
"There is a fundamental shift under way in how enterprises consume IT resources, and concluding this transaction is a turning point in Verizon's push to provide integrated, enterprise-class cloud solutions and accelerate growth in this important segment," said Robert Toohey, president of Verizon Business. "In the coming months, we'll leverage our collective strengths to roll out a differentiated portfolio of secure, on-demand cloud computing solutions to be delivered through a unified enterprise IT platform."
Access to Expanded Global Capabilities
Verizon and Terremark enterprise clients will benefit from an unmatched combination of products, professional services and people that taps the strengths of both companies' assets. Customers of both companies will now be able to access Verizon's and Terremark's respective IT services and cloud portfolios -- including virtualization, managed hosting, application management, storage and cloud computing services -- that help companies operate more nimbly while taking advantage of better economics. Terremark also further strengthens Verizon's federal business, with government-grade cloud computing solutions and facilities.
Additionally, both Verizon and Terremark clients can now take advantage of each company's expansive global data center footprint. Verizon customers can tap into Terremark's Network Access Point (NAP) centers in Miami, Culpeper, Va., and Santa Clara, Calif.; its facilities in Europe and the U.S.; and its data center assets in Latin America including the Dominican Republic, Colombia and Brazil. Terremark customers now have access to Verizon data centers across North America, Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region.
Verizon is a global leader in driving better business outcomes for enterprises and government agencies. Verizon delivers integrated IT and communications solutions via its high-IQ global IP and mobility networks to enable businesses to securely access information, share content and communicate. Verizon is rapidly transforming to a cloud-based "everything-as-a-service" delivery model that will put the power of enterprise-class solutions within the reach of every business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
NOTE: This document contains statements about expected future events and financial results that are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following important factors could affect future results and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements: the effects of adverse conditions in the U.S. and international economies; the effects of competition in our markets; materially adverse changes in labor matters, including workforce levels and labor negotiations, and any resulting financial and/or operational impact, in the markets served by us or by companies in which we have substantial investments; the effect of material changes in available technology; any disruption of our suppliers' provisioning of critical products or services; significant increases in benefit plan costs or lower investment returns on plan assets; the impact of natural or man-made disasters or existing or future litigation and any resulting financial impact not covered by insurance; technology substitution; an adverse change in the ratings afforded our debt securities by nationally accredited ratings organizations or adverse conditions in the credit markets impacting the cost, including interest rates, and/or availability of financing; any changes in the regulatory environments in which we operate, including any loss of or inability to renew wireless licenses, and the final results of federal and state regulatory proceedings and judicial review of those results; the timing, scope and financial impact of our deployment of fiber-to-the-premises broadband technology; changes in our accounting assumptions that regulatory agencies, including the SEC, may require or that result from changes in the accounting rules or their application, which could result in an impact on earnings; our ability to complete acquisitions and dispositions; our ability to successfully integrate Alltel Corporation into Verizon Wireless' business and achieve anticipated benefits of the acquisition; and the inability to implement our business strategies.
SOURCE Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc.
CONTACT: Peter Lucht of Verizon, +1-617-743-6809, peter.lucht@verizon.com
AT&T Delivering Web Content Faster With New Content Delivery Network Solution
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:28:01 AM
AT&T Delivering Web Content Faster With New Content Delivery Network Solution
For AccuWeather, AT&T Content Acceleration Service Provides More Efficient Delivery of Weather- Related Content to Mobile Devices
DALLAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that delivery of dynamic content, such as social media and shopping cart data, is getting even faster with two cloud-enabled additions to the AT&T Content Acceleration suite. By teaming with Cotendo® to add their Search Engine Optimization and Cloudlet(TM) offerings to the AT&T Content Acceleration suite, the company is helping business customers solve content distribution challenges.
The company also announced that AccuWeather, a company that provides up to the minute weather reporting, is using the Cloudlet(TM) module of the AT&T Content Acceleration service to improve response times without buying and maintaining additional servers. In recent years, AccuWeather has experienced tremendous growth in both the volume of users and the variety of information requested from mobile devices. Many of these devices come equipped with built in global positioning systems (GPS) that request very specific locations for weather, which tied up AccuWeather's whole network, while slowing down the time it took to get updates.
With the addition of the Cloudlet(TM) module, requests for updated weather information can now be made within a larger local geographic area, eliminating the need to travel back to headquarters for the latest forecast. As a result, update requests to headquarters have declined by 75 percent, and AccuWeather is now providing near real-time response important to its users.
As businesses continue to experience an explosion in the distribution of digital content and spending on digital goods - a PricewaterhouseCoopers report(1) estimates global consumer spending on digital goods at $25 billion in 2010, and projects spending to reach $280 billion by 2014 - AT&T is using the intelligence of its global network to help ensure the instantaneous deployment, delivery and support of massive amounts of data and video.
"The ability to deliver localized information that our customers need while not flooding our entire infrastructure was paramount to providing consumers with real-time access to weather-related news and updates," said Jon Porter, engineer and member of AccuWeather enterprise architecture team. "With the Cloudlet module of AT&T Content Acceleration service, our transaction times have improved, without forcing our company to buy and maintain more servers."
"Businesses are seeing an increasing need to deliver richer and more dynamic content to web customers," said Sam Farraj, Assistant Vice President of AT&T Digital Media Solutions(SM). "Simultaneously, their customers are showing little or no tolerance for waiting to see that content delivered. By delivering content quickly and more targeted via the AT&T network, AT&T Content Acceleration is the perfect bridge between a company and its customers," he said.
New Content Delivery Solutions from AT&T
Flexible and easy to deploy, the Cloudlet(TM) module extends website functionality and increases speed. The Cloudlet(TM) module can make decisions on features such as geography, devices, and request routing. By teaming with Cotendo, AT&T is deploying this new Content Acceleration feature which enables new classes of capabilities, and applications to be delivered globally and controlled in real-time.
AT&T Content Acceleration also includes a monitoring service that offers detailed reporting and alerts for most major search engines. This technology helps business to access detailed information on potential troubles, and address them before they occur. The Search Engine Analytics module from Cotendo delivers crucial web site information, so issues that could impact a site's search engine visibility and rankings, and by extension its traffic and profitability can be pinpointed and corrected. Using this module allows the web sites to function with fewer glitches and faster content. Businesses using the AT&T Content Acceleration Search Engine Analytics module experience more clicks and higher conversion rate. As a result, customers have better experiences, which can increase loyalty to the site.
AT&T Digital Media Solutions(SM) strategy is to deliver rich media to any device, and transform the way these services are used by its clients, providing the best end user experience and reducing the cost of delivery and helping to maximize revenue streams. The AT&T Content Acceleration service helps to increase site performance and decrease the amount of time it takes for a web page to load.
For more information on Content Delivery solutions from AT&T visit, http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Portfolio/content-delivery.
(1) InternetRetailer.com, Visa buys digital payment specialists PlaySpan for $190 million, February 2011.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the 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. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
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. Cotendo is a U.S. registered trademark of Cotendo Inc. Cloudlet is a trademark of Cotendo Inc.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453- 2327, mmirabil@attnews.us, or Andrea McLaughlin, +1-908-234- 6071, Andrea.McLaughlin@att.com, both of AT&T Corporate Communications
Web Site: http://www.att.com
For AccuWeather, AT&T Content Acceleration Service Provides More Efficient Delivery of Weather- Related Content to Mobile Devices
DALLAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that delivery of dynamic content, such as social media and shopping cart data, is getting even faster with two cloud-enabled additions to the AT&T Content Acceleration suite. By teaming with Cotendo® to add their Search Engine Optimization and Cloudlet(TM) offerings to the AT&T Content Acceleration suite, the company is helping business customers solve content distribution challenges.
The company also announced that AccuWeather, a company that provides up to the minute weather reporting, is using the Cloudlet(TM) module of the AT&T Content Acceleration service to improve response times without buying and maintaining additional servers. In recent years, AccuWeather has experienced tremendous growth in both the volume of users and the variety of information requested from mobile devices. Many of these devices come equipped with built in global positioning systems (GPS) that request very specific locations for weather, which tied up AccuWeather's whole network, while slowing down the time it took to get updates.
With the addition of the Cloudlet(TM) module, requests for updated weather information can now be made within a larger local geographic area, eliminating the need to travel back to headquarters for the latest forecast. As a result, update requests to headquarters have declined by 75 percent, and AccuWeather is now providing near real-time response important to its users.
As businesses continue to experience an explosion in the distribution of digital content and spending on digital goods - a PricewaterhouseCoopers report(1) estimates global consumer spending on digital goods at $25 billion in 2010, and projects spending to reach $280 billion by 2014 - AT&T is using the intelligence of its global network to help ensure the instantaneous deployment, delivery and support of massive amounts of data and video.
"The ability to deliver localized information that our customers need while not flooding our entire infrastructure was paramount to providing consumers with real-time access to weather-related news and updates," said Jon Porter, engineer and member of AccuWeather enterprise architecture team. "With the Cloudlet module of AT&T Content Acceleration service, our transaction times have improved, without forcing our company to buy and maintain more servers."
"Businesses are seeing an increasing need to deliver richer and more dynamic content to web customers," said Sam Farraj, Assistant Vice President of AT&T Digital Media Solutions(SM). "Simultaneously, their customers are showing little or no tolerance for waiting to see that content delivered. By delivering content quickly and more targeted via the AT&T network, AT&T Content Acceleration is the perfect bridge between a company and its customers," he said.
New Content Delivery Solutions from AT&T
Flexible and easy to deploy, the Cloudlet(TM) module extends website functionality and increases speed. The Cloudlet(TM) module can make decisions on features such as geography, devices, and request routing. By teaming with Cotendo, AT&T is deploying this new Content Acceleration feature which enables new classes of capabilities, and applications to be delivered globally and controlled in real-time.
AT&T Content Acceleration also includes a monitoring service that offers detailed reporting and alerts for most major search engines. This technology helps business to access detailed information on potential troubles, and address them before they occur. The Search Engine Analytics module from Cotendo delivers crucial web site information, so issues that could impact a site's search engine visibility and rankings, and by extension its traffic and profitability can be pinpointed and corrected. Using this module allows the web sites to function with fewer glitches and faster content. Businesses using the AT&T Content Acceleration Search Engine Analytics module experience more clicks and higher conversion rate. As a result, customers have better experiences, which can increase loyalty to the site.
AT&T Digital Media Solutions(SM) strategy is to deliver rich media to any device, and transform the way these services are used by its clients, providing the best end user experience and reducing the cost of delivery and helping to maximize revenue streams. The AT&T Content Acceleration service helps to increase site performance and decrease the amount of time it takes for a web page to load.
For more information on Content Delivery solutions from AT&T visit, http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Portfolio/content-delivery.
(1) InternetRetailer.com, Visa buys digital payment specialists PlaySpan for $190 million, February 2011.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the 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. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
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. Cotendo is a U.S. registered trademark of Cotendo Inc. Cloudlet is a trademark of Cotendo Inc.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453- 2327, mmirabil@attnews.us, or Andrea McLaughlin, +1-908-234- 6071, Andrea.McLaughlin@att.com, both of AT&T Corporate Communications
Web Site: http://www.att.com
FilesAnywhere Launches New Synchronization and Backup Program, CoolBackup
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:21:01 AM
FilesAnywhere Launches New Synchronization and Backup Program, CoolBackup
IRVING, Texas, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Remote file storage service FilesAnywhere is providing its customers with a new backup and sync application called CoolBackup (http://coolbackup.com). The software is available in two versions: regular, which is free to FilesAnywhere WebAdvanced users, and the Professional version.
"CoolBackup is the ideal Web-based file solution, whether it's employed as a stand-alone or combined with other components of our FilesAnywhere service," said Tim Rice, president of FilesAnywhere. "Business servers benefit from its flexible, reliable backup and synchronization that protects their data with offsite storage and 'point-in-time' backups that enable users to retrieve previous versions of data."
CoolBackup Regular Version
Available for $59.90 with a 30-day free trial for customers who do not use WebAdvanced, CoolBackup enables users to synchronize file changes in real time, synchronize or backup complete folder structures in one or both directions from locations such as a PC, Mac or online storage. Users can increase backup capacity as needed, and they have no limits in terms of file sizes, the number of files or filename lengths. In addition, the program can copy file permissions and file shares.
CoolBackup's built-in scheduler can run up to 12 scheduled tasks simultaneously without users having to log on to start any of the processes. Backups can be customized with advanced features such as email notifications as well as multiple mirroring and scheduling options. The program's file access and backup functionality is also available on mobile devices.
"This program provides files support and security for small business owners, users with disaster recovery priorities and FilesAnywhere customers needing to synchronize across devices or with their files stored at filesanywhere.com," explained Rice.
CoolBackup Professional
Users of CoolBackup Professional have all the features of the regular version as well as the ability to run the program as a Windows Service for background tasking, and Synthetic Backup, which allows users to run scheduled jobs and backup files locally to network devices without having to log on. Backups can be scheduled to run to and from locations such as a local hard drive, external hard drive and older media types, such as a Zip file or floppy.
The Professional version also supports various Internet protocols, including FTP, FTPS, SFTP/SSH, WebDAV, SSL, HTTP and Amazon S3 Web storage. "The Professional version is perfect for IT professionals, server administrators, and anyone who needs greater control over backup and synchronization tasks," said Rice.
Like the regular version, CoolBackup Professional is available for $59.90 and includes a free 30-day trial.
About FilesAnywhere.com
FilesAnywhere provides mobile access to files, Web-based backup, file storage, workgroup collaboration, deal rooms, client extranets, and other online file management services for consumers and businesses. FilesAnywhere is a trademark of Officeware Corporation. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Officeware Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Immediatek, Inc. Visit FilesAnywhere at http://www.filesanywhere.com, or call them at 855 SYNC NOW.
Contact:
Tim Rice
FilesAnywhere
866-805-1991
tim@filesanywhere.com
http://www.filesanywhere.com
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SOURCE FilesAnywhere.com
FilesAnywhere.com
Web Site: http://www.filesanywhere.com
IRVING, Texas, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Remote file storage service FilesAnywhere is providing its customers with a new backup and sync application called CoolBackup (http://coolbackup.com). The software is available in two versions: regular, which is free to FilesAnywhere WebAdvanced users, and the Professional version.
"CoolBackup is the ideal Web-based file solution, whether it's employed as a stand-alone or combined with other components of our FilesAnywhere service," said Tim Rice, president of FilesAnywhere. "Business servers benefit from its flexible, reliable backup and synchronization that protects their data with offsite storage and 'point-in-time' backups that enable users to retrieve previous versions of data."
CoolBackup Regular Version
Available for $59.90 with a 30-day free trial for customers who do not use WebAdvanced, CoolBackup enables users to synchronize file changes in real time, synchronize or backup complete folder structures in one or both directions from locations such as a PC, Mac or online storage. Users can increase backup capacity as needed, and they have no limits in terms of file sizes, the number of files or filename lengths. In addition, the program can copy file permissions and file shares.
CoolBackup's built-in scheduler can run up to 12 scheduled tasks simultaneously without users having to log on to start any of the processes. Backups can be customized with advanced features such as email notifications as well as multiple mirroring and scheduling options. The program's file access and backup functionality is also available on mobile devices.
"This program provides files support and security for small business owners, users with disaster recovery priorities and FilesAnywhere customers needing to synchronize across devices or with their files stored at filesanywhere.com," explained Rice.
CoolBackup Professional
Users of CoolBackup Professional have all the features of the regular version as well as the ability to run the program as a Windows Service for background tasking, and Synthetic Backup, which allows users to run scheduled jobs and backup files locally to network devices without having to log on. Backups can be scheduled to run to and from locations such as a local hard drive, external hard drive and older media types, such as a Zip file or floppy.
The Professional version also supports various Internet protocols, including FTP, FTPS, SFTP/SSH, WebDAV, SSL, HTTP and Amazon S3 Web storage. "The Professional version is perfect for IT professionals, server administrators, and anyone who needs greater control over backup and synchronization tasks," said Rice.
Like the regular version, CoolBackup Professional is available for $59.90 and includes a free 30-day trial.
About FilesAnywhere.com
FilesAnywhere provides mobile access to files, Web-based backup, file storage, workgroup collaboration, deal rooms, client extranets, and other online file management services for consumers and businesses. FilesAnywhere is a trademark of Officeware Corporation. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Officeware Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Immediatek, Inc. Visit FilesAnywhere at http://www.filesanywhere.com, or call them at 855 SYNC NOW.
Contact:
Tim Rice
FilesAnywhere
866-805-1991
tim@filesanywhere.com
http://www.filesanywhere.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE FilesAnywhere.com
FilesAnywhere.com
Web Site: http://www.filesanywhere.com
GigaSpaces Leverages Citrix OpenCloud to Deliver Flexible and Open PaaS Solution
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:21:01 AM
GigaSpaces Leverages Citrix OpenCloud to Deliver Flexible and Open PaaS Solution
GigaSpaces Builds on the Success of OpenStack, Accelerating Choice for Enterprise Cloud App Development
NEW YORK and BETHESDA, Md., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GigaSpaces today announced they are collaborating with Citrix to provide an open, scalable platform for the development of enterprise cloud applications. GigaSpaces will leverage Citrix OpenCloud to offer a truly open Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that will enable developers to use any hypervisor, development language, and runtime of their choosing - including Java, .Net, PHP, and Spring - to develop and scale applications for even the largest clouds. As a result, businesses can fully leverage their existing investments while benefitting from the economics and elasticity the cloud provides.
Today's news builds on the October 2010 announcement from the two companies highlighting the integration between Citrix® NetScaler®,Citrix® XenServer® - both part of the Citrix OpenCloud solution - and GigaSpaces eXtreme Application Platform (XAP). The integration addressed the need for seamless infrastructure with application scalability and elasticity. Building on this effort, GigaSpaces has joined the OpenStack(TM) Community - of which Citrix is a founding member - whose goal is to enable any organization to create and offer cloud computing services running on standard hardware. Members of the OpenStack project have already made the open cloud a reality on the infrastructure layer with support for multiple hypervisors and open Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms. GigaSpaces wants to extend the openness and flexibility of OpenStack to the application platform layer, enabling enterprise customers to choose a cost-effective cloud solution that will not only allow them to automatically scale to meet the demands of employees and customers, but also evolve with their business needs and ensure that they are not locked in to a long-term solution.
Facts and Highlights
The GigaSpaces solution built on OpenStack will provide the following benefits:
-- Openness: An enterprise-grade hybrid cloud stack solution that includes
OpenStack-based IaaS and PaaS and is open to a wide variety of
applications, including those based on Spring, Java, .Net, and other
non-Java platforms.
-- Flexibility: Develop applications with a choice of application stacks
(Tomcat, MySQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Ruby, etc.) and handle provisioning,
elasticity, multi-tenancy, continuous high availability, and monitoring
of those services in a consistent way across the stack.
-- Integration: By leveraging the Citrix OpenCloud solution GigaSpaces will
provide tighter integration between the platform and the infrastructure
layers to up-level services offered through OpenStack clouds.
-- Scalability: Enterprises can use GigaSpaces as the enterprise PaaS layer
specifically geared for big-data analytics, e-commerce, and financial
applications.
-- SaaS-Enablement: Ability for SaaS ISVs to SaaS-enable applications while
delivering the same solution off- and on-premises.
Quotes
"It's great to see GigaSpaces and Citrix innovating on top of the OpenStack platform to provide key capabilities like Platform-as-a-Service," said Mark Collier, VP of Marketing and Business Development for Rackspace. "These community members are advancing the project by allowing developers to build and scale applications for large-scale OpenStack clouds."
"GigaSpaces is bringing the open cloud to new heights with their contribution to OpenStack," said Gordon Mangione, VP of Business Development, Datacenter and Cloud Division, Citrix. "By raising the open cloud to the app development level, enterprises can leverage their existing knowledge and development tools while ensuring their cloud strategy will automatically scale with their business. And because GigaSpaces is using Citrix technology - which runs the largest clouds in the world and touches 75 percent of all Internet users daily - customers can be assured their clouds will scale on a world-class level."
"The lack of open standards for cloud platforms and infrastructure poses a huge risk to the industry. The situation today is that vendors offer closed, proprietary integration solutions that lock companies into long-term, expensive associations," says Adi Paz, EVP Marketing and Business Development at GigaSpaces. "OpenStack provides a perfect framework for bringing openness to the cloud, and increasing freedom of choice, through member collaboration at different layers of the stack. That is why we are so pleased to be working in concert with companies such as Citrix and Rackspace to provide openness at the application platform layer, and we look forward to welcoming additional players to this alliance."
Availability
GigaSpaces intends to announce its first code contribution at the OpenStack Design Summit on April 26, 2011, in Santa Clara, California. It will make its integration with OpenStack available to the entire Java community through the open source JClouds project. GigaSpaces XAP is currently available through the GigaSpaces channel network and at http://www.gigaspaces.com. Early Access Registration is also available for the new GigaSpaces Cloud-Enablement Platform. Citrix OpenCloud is available through Citrix partners worldwide. More information on the integration can be found in the GigaSpaces blog.
About GigaSpaces
GigaSpaces Technologies is the pioneer of a new generation of virtualized application platforms and a leading provider of end-to-end scaling solutions for distributed, mission-critical application environments, and cloud enabling technologies. GigaSpaces is the only platform in the market that offers a truly silo-free architecture, along with operational agility and openness, delivering enhanced efficiency, extreme performance, and always-on availability. Our offering includes solutions for enterprise application scaling and enterprise PaaS and SaaS enablement that are designed from the ground up to run on any cloud environment - private, public, or hybrid - and offers a pain-free, evolutionary path to meet tomorrow's IT challenges.
Hundreds of organizations worldwide have been leveraging GigaSpaces technology, among which are global Fortune 500 companies, including top financial service enterprises, e-commerce companies, online gaming providers, and telecom carriers.
For more information, please visit http://www.gigaspaces.com, our blog at http://blog.gigaspaces.com or contact
K2 Strategic InnovationsLarry Kenigsberglarryk@k2-si.com+972 9 794 1681 (GMT +2)U.S. +1 913 440 4072 (ET +7)
Citrix®, XenServer® and NetScaler® are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE GigaSpaces Technologies Ltd
GigaSpaces Technologies Ltd
Web Site: http://www.gigaspaces.com
GigaSpaces Builds on the Success of OpenStack, Accelerating Choice for Enterprise Cloud App Development
NEW YORK and BETHESDA, Md., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GigaSpaces today announced they are collaborating with Citrix to provide an open, scalable platform for the development of enterprise cloud applications. GigaSpaces will leverage Citrix OpenCloud to offer a truly open Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that will enable developers to use any hypervisor, development language, and runtime of their choosing - including Java, .Net, PHP, and Spring - to develop and scale applications for even the largest clouds. As a result, businesses can fully leverage their existing investments while benefitting from the economics and elasticity the cloud provides.
Today's news builds on the October 2010 announcement from the two companies highlighting the integration between Citrix® NetScaler®,Citrix® XenServer® - both part of the Citrix OpenCloud solution - and GigaSpaces eXtreme Application Platform (XAP). The integration addressed the need for seamless infrastructure with application scalability and elasticity. Building on this effort, GigaSpaces has joined the OpenStack(TM) Community - of which Citrix is a founding member - whose goal is to enable any organization to create and offer cloud computing services running on standard hardware. Members of the OpenStack project have already made the open cloud a reality on the infrastructure layer with support for multiple hypervisors and open Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms. GigaSpaces wants to extend the openness and flexibility of OpenStack to the application platform layer, enabling enterprise customers to choose a cost-effective cloud solution that will not only allow them to automatically scale to meet the demands of employees and customers, but also evolve with their business needs and ensure that they are not locked in to a long-term solution.
Facts and Highlights
The GigaSpaces solution built on OpenStack will provide the following benefits:
-- Openness: An enterprise-grade hybrid cloud stack solution that includes
OpenStack-based IaaS and PaaS and is open to a wide variety of
applications, including those based on Spring, Java, .Net, and other
non-Java platforms.
-- Flexibility: Develop applications with a choice of application stacks
(Tomcat, MySQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Ruby, etc.) and handle provisioning,
elasticity, multi-tenancy, continuous high availability, and monitoring
of those services in a consistent way across the stack.
-- Integration: By leveraging the Citrix OpenCloud solution GigaSpaces will
provide tighter integration between the platform and the infrastructure
layers to up-level services offered through OpenStack clouds.
-- Scalability: Enterprises can use GigaSpaces as the enterprise PaaS layer
specifically geared for big-data analytics, e-commerce, and financial
applications.
-- SaaS-Enablement: Ability for SaaS ISVs to SaaS-enable applications while
delivering the same solution off- and on-premises.
Quotes
"It's great to see GigaSpaces and Citrix innovating on top of the OpenStack platform to provide key capabilities like Platform-as-a-Service," said Mark Collier, VP of Marketing and Business Development for Rackspace. "These community members are advancing the project by allowing developers to build and scale applications for large-scale OpenStack clouds."
"GigaSpaces is bringing the open cloud to new heights with their contribution to OpenStack," said Gordon Mangione, VP of Business Development, Datacenter and Cloud Division, Citrix. "By raising the open cloud to the app development level, enterprises can leverage their existing knowledge and development tools while ensuring their cloud strategy will automatically scale with their business. And because GigaSpaces is using Citrix technology - which runs the largest clouds in the world and touches 75 percent of all Internet users daily - customers can be assured their clouds will scale on a world-class level."
"The lack of open standards for cloud platforms and infrastructure poses a huge risk to the industry. The situation today is that vendors offer closed, proprietary integration solutions that lock companies into long-term, expensive associations," says Adi Paz, EVP Marketing and Business Development at GigaSpaces. "OpenStack provides a perfect framework for bringing openness to the cloud, and increasing freedom of choice, through member collaboration at different layers of the stack. That is why we are so pleased to be working in concert with companies such as Citrix and Rackspace to provide openness at the application platform layer, and we look forward to welcoming additional players to this alliance."
Availability
GigaSpaces intends to announce its first code contribution at the OpenStack Design Summit on April 26, 2011, in Santa Clara, California. It will make its integration with OpenStack available to the entire Java community through the open source JClouds project. GigaSpaces XAP is currently available through the GigaSpaces channel network and at http://www.gigaspaces.com. Early Access Registration is also available for the new GigaSpaces Cloud-Enablement Platform. Citrix OpenCloud is available through Citrix partners worldwide. More information on the integration can be found in the GigaSpaces blog.
About GigaSpaces
GigaSpaces Technologies is the pioneer of a new generation of virtualized application platforms and a leading provider of end-to-end scaling solutions for distributed, mission-critical application environments, and cloud enabling technologies. GigaSpaces is the only platform in the market that offers a truly silo-free architecture, along with operational agility and openness, delivering enhanced efficiency, extreme performance, and always-on availability. Our offering includes solutions for enterprise application scaling and enterprise PaaS and SaaS enablement that are designed from the ground up to run on any cloud environment - private, public, or hybrid - and offers a pain-free, evolutionary path to meet tomorrow's IT challenges.
Hundreds of organizations worldwide have been leveraging GigaSpaces technology, among which are global Fortune 500 companies, including top financial service enterprises, e-commerce companies, online gaming providers, and telecom carriers.
For more information, please visit http://www.gigaspaces.com, our blog at http://blog.gigaspaces.com or contact
K2 Strategic InnovationsLarry Kenigsberglarryk@k2-si.com+972 9 794 1681 (GMT +2)U.S. +1 913 440 4072 (ET +7)
Citrix®, XenServer® and NetScaler® are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE GigaSpaces Technologies Ltd
GigaSpaces Technologies Ltd
Web Site: http://www.gigaspaces.com
Unisys Corporation Announces Expiration of Tender Offer for Certain Outstanding Notes
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
Unisys Corporation Announces Expiration of Tender Offer for Certain Outstanding Notes
BLUE BELL, Pa., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) announced today that its tender offer for its outstanding 14 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (the "First Priority Notes") and 12 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2014 (the "Second Priority Notes" and together with the First Priority Notes, the "Notes") expired at 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on April 8, 2011.
Holders validly tendered $134,798,000 in aggregate principal amount of the First Priority Notes and $191,033,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Second Priority Notes. In accordance with the terms of the tender offer, the company has accepted for purchase all of the First Priority Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and $44,066,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Second Priority Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn). Because the consideration payable for the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) exceeded the maximum payment amount of $220 million, the company accepted the Second Priority Notes for purchase from tendering holders on a pro rata basis, using a proration factor of approximately 23.1%. The company expects to make payment today, April 11, 2011, for the Notes accepted for purchase. The complete terms and conditions of the tender offer are described in the Offer to Purchase, dated February 22, 2011, and the related letter of transmittal.
As previously announced, the company also recently redeemed $86.3 million in aggregate principal amount of the First Priority Notes and $124.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the Second Priority Notes, using the proceeds from the sale of 2,587,500 shares of its 6.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, at an initial liquidation preference of $100 per share (the "Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock"). The annualized dividend on the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will be approximately $16 million until the mandatory conversion date of March 1, 2014. An aggregate principal amount of $25.5 million of the First Priority Notes and an aggregate principal amount of $206.2 million of the Second Priority Notes remain outstanding.
Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Citi acted as dealer managers in connection with the tender offer. Questions regarding the tender offer may be directed to Goldman, Sachs & Co. at (212) 902-5183 (collect) or (800) 828-3182 (U.S. toll-free) or to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at (212) 723-6106 (collect) or (800) 558-3745 (U.S. toll-free). Inquiries may also be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation, which served as the information agent and depositary for the tender offer, at (212) 430-3774 (for banks and brokers) or (866) 937-2200 (U.S. toll-free).
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 23,000 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenues, or other financial items; any statements of the company's plans, strategies or objectives for future operations; statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; and any statements of belief or expectation. All forward-looking statements rely on assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Risks and uncertainties that could affect the company's future results include the company's ability to drive profitable growth in consulting and systems integration; the company's ability to take on, successfully implement and grow outsourcing operations; market demand for the company's high-end enterprise servers and maintenance on those servers; the potential adverse effects of aggressive competition in the information services and technology marketplace; the company's ability to retain significant clients; the company's ability to effectively anticipate and respond to volatility and rapid technological change in its industry; the adverse effects of global economic conditions; the company's significant pension obligations and potential requirements to make significant cash contributions to its defined benefit pension plans; the success of the company's program to reduce costs, focus its global resources and simplify its business structure; the risk that the company's contracts may not be as profitable as expected or provide the expected level of revenues and that contracts with U.S. governmental agencies may subject it to audits, criminal penalties, sanctions and other expenses and fines; the risk that the company may face damage to its reputation or legal liability if its clients are not satisfied with its services or products; the performance and capabilities of third parties with whom the company has commercial relationships; the risks of doing business internationally when more than half of the company's revenue is derived from international operations; the company's ability to access capital and credit markets to address its liquidity needs; the potential for infringement claims to be asserted against the company or its clients; the possibility that pending litigation could affect the company's results of operations or cash flow; the business and financial risk in implementing future dispositions or acquisitions; and the company's ability to use its U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes. Additional discussion of factors that could affect the company's future results is contained in its periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
RELEASE NO.: 0411/9031
Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
SOURCE Unisys Corporation
Unisys Corporation
CONTACT: Media Contact: Jim Kerr, +1-215-986-5795, jim.kerr@unisys.com; or Investor Contact: Niels Christensen, +1-215-986-6651, niels.christensen@unisys.com
Web Site: http://www.unisys.com
BLUE BELL, Pa., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) announced today that its tender offer for its outstanding 14 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (the "First Priority Notes") and 12 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2014 (the "Second Priority Notes" and together with the First Priority Notes, the "Notes") expired at 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on April 8, 2011.
Holders validly tendered $134,798,000 in aggregate principal amount of the First Priority Notes and $191,033,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Second Priority Notes. In accordance with the terms of the tender offer, the company has accepted for purchase all of the First Priority Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and $44,066,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Second Priority Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn). Because the consideration payable for the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) exceeded the maximum payment amount of $220 million, the company accepted the Second Priority Notes for purchase from tendering holders on a pro rata basis, using a proration factor of approximately 23.1%. The company expects to make payment today, April 11, 2011, for the Notes accepted for purchase. The complete terms and conditions of the tender offer are described in the Offer to Purchase, dated February 22, 2011, and the related letter of transmittal.
As previously announced, the company also recently redeemed $86.3 million in aggregate principal amount of the First Priority Notes and $124.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the Second Priority Notes, using the proceeds from the sale of 2,587,500 shares of its 6.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, at an initial liquidation preference of $100 per share (the "Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock"). The annualized dividend on the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will be approximately $16 million until the mandatory conversion date of March 1, 2014. An aggregate principal amount of $25.5 million of the First Priority Notes and an aggregate principal amount of $206.2 million of the Second Priority Notes remain outstanding.
Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Citi acted as dealer managers in connection with the tender offer. Questions regarding the tender offer may be directed to Goldman, Sachs & Co. at (212) 902-5183 (collect) or (800) 828-3182 (U.S. toll-free) or to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at (212) 723-6106 (collect) or (800) 558-3745 (U.S. toll-free). Inquiries may also be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation, which served as the information agent and depositary for the tender offer, at (212) 430-3774 (for banks and brokers) or (866) 937-2200 (U.S. toll-free).
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 23,000 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenues, or other financial items; any statements of the company's plans, strategies or objectives for future operations; statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; and any statements of belief or expectation. All forward-looking statements rely on assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Risks and uncertainties that could affect the company's future results include the company's ability to drive profitable growth in consulting and systems integration; the company's ability to take on, successfully implement and grow outsourcing operations; market demand for the company's high-end enterprise servers and maintenance on those servers; the potential adverse effects of aggressive competition in the information services and technology marketplace; the company's ability to retain significant clients; the company's ability to effectively anticipate and respond to volatility and rapid technological change in its industry; the adverse effects of global economic conditions; the company's significant pension obligations and potential requirements to make significant cash contributions to its defined benefit pension plans; the success of the company's program to reduce costs, focus its global resources and simplify its business structure; the risk that the company's contracts may not be as profitable as expected or provide the expected level of revenues and that contracts with U.S. governmental agencies may subject it to audits, criminal penalties, sanctions and other expenses and fines; the risk that the company may face damage to its reputation or legal liability if its clients are not satisfied with its services or products; the performance and capabilities of third parties with whom the company has commercial relationships; the risks of doing business internationally when more than half of the company's revenue is derived from international operations; the company's ability to access capital and credit markets to address its liquidity needs; the potential for infringement claims to be asserted against the company or its clients; the possibility that pending litigation could affect the company's results of operations or cash flow; the business and financial risk in implementing future dispositions or acquisitions; and the company's ability to use its U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes. Additional discussion of factors that could affect the company's future results is contained in its periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
RELEASE NO.: 0411/9031
Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
SOURCE Unisys Corporation
Unisys Corporation
CONTACT: Media Contact: Jim Kerr, +1-215-986-5795, jim.kerr@unisys.com; or Investor Contact: Niels Christensen, +1-215-986-6651, niels.christensen@unisys.com
Web Site: http://www.unisys.com
Xeridiem(TM) Medical Devices Announces New Website Launch
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
Xeridiem(TM) Medical Devices Announces New Website Launch
TUCSON, Ariz., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its re-branding initiative, Xeridiem Medical Devices (Xeridiem) has launched a new corporate website http://www.xeridiem.com. Winner of MD+DI's 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award in General Surgery Equipment, Instruments and Supplies Xeridiem has been recognized as an industry leader in the design and development of single use, minimally invasive medical devices. For over 25 years, Xeridiem has enabled major companies and venture-backed entrepreneurs to provide 22 million medical devices to patients throughout the world.
Xeridiem orchestrates the design and development of medical devices with an emphasis on design for manufacturability. Our services help client's bridges the gap between concept and commercialization. Whether you are an established medical device company or just getting started, we offer a full menu of services designed to simplify your life. We have a track record of on-time, on-budget project completion; no surprises.
Xeridiem, founded as MRI Medical Inc. 25 years ago is backed by the technical and financial strength of our multinational parent company, Fenner plc. Xeridiem is ISO 13485:2003-certified, FDA-registered and located in Tucson, Arizona USA.
Please visit our new website at http://www.xeridiem.com to learn more about how we can help you deliver your complex, minimally invasive, single use medical device to the market successfully.
YourVision.Designed.Delivered
CONTACT: Mike Cusack, +1-520-882-7794, ext. 122, mcusack@mrimedical.com
SOURCE Xeridiem Medical Devices
Xeridiem Medical Devices
Web Site: http://www.xeridiem.com
TUCSON, Ariz., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its re-branding initiative, Xeridiem Medical Devices (Xeridiem) has launched a new corporate website http://www.xeridiem.com. Winner of MD+DI's 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award in General Surgery Equipment, Instruments and Supplies Xeridiem has been recognized as an industry leader in the design and development of single use, minimally invasive medical devices. For over 25 years, Xeridiem has enabled major companies and venture-backed entrepreneurs to provide 22 million medical devices to patients throughout the world.
Xeridiem orchestrates the design and development of medical devices with an emphasis on design for manufacturability. Our services help client's bridges the gap between concept and commercialization. Whether you are an established medical device company or just getting started, we offer a full menu of services designed to simplify your life. We have a track record of on-time, on-budget project completion; no surprises.
Xeridiem, founded as MRI Medical Inc. 25 years ago is backed by the technical and financial strength of our multinational parent company, Fenner plc. Xeridiem is ISO 13485:2003-certified, FDA-registered and located in Tucson, Arizona USA.
Please visit our new website at http://www.xeridiem.com to learn more about how we can help you deliver your complex, minimally invasive, single use medical device to the market successfully.
YourVision.Designed.Delivered
CONTACT: Mike Cusack, +1-520-882-7794, ext. 122, mcusack@mrimedical.com
SOURCE Xeridiem Medical Devices
Xeridiem Medical Devices
Web Site: http://www.xeridiem.com
AT&T Empowers Retailers With Mobile Commerce Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
AT&T Empowers Retailers With Mobile Commerce Platform
AT&T Delivers Digby Mobile Commerce Solutions to Retail Business Customers
DALLAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced a new service, Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T, created specifically for retailers to help them design, deploy and manage mobile commerce web sites and rich applications optimized for smartphones.
AT&T already provides retail industry solutions across mobile channels, including AT&T Mobile Barcode Services, AT&T Global Messaging Suite, AT&T Digital Signage and ShopAlerts by AT&T. Adding Digby Mobile Commerce to the portfolio will give AT&T business customers another means to reach consumers and make mobile devices a virtual sales representative with access to product information, reviews and promotions.
Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T helps to lift sales by delivering a user-friendly interface for consumers to search, browse and buy products on their mobile phones. The solution provides businesses with a single platform that works seamlessly across a variety of mobile operating systems. Further, integrating Digby Mobile Commerce with AT&T Mobile Barcode Services allows retailers to provide information, pictures of products, rich media and an enhanced shopping experience when potential customers scan barcodes.
In a recent Forrester Research Inc. report, "2011 U.S. Mobile Marketing Predictions"(1), it was noted "smartphones have fundamentally changed consumers' mobile behavior, exposing them to a broad range of media channels - like email, Internet browsing, and apps - to engage with right from their pockets. The brisk consumer adoption rates of these media devices have changed the mobile marketing ecosystem as well and will continue to do so by adding more marketing opportunities and greater reach year after year."
"By adding Digby Mobile Commerce Solutions to our portfolio of Mobile Marketing Solutions, we're able to offer retailers a comprehensive set of services for promoting, merchandising, and selling product through a mobile channel," said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. "Digby mobile and in-store application development and mobile commerce features, combined with AT&T's retail industry consulting practice and mobile marketing solutions, give retail companies exactly what they need to engage potential customers who are on-the-go and in the store."
Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T leads businesses through the process of creating mobile websites that display rich product images and live catalogs, enhancing consumers' purchasing experiences and expanding the ways they can buy from merchants. Retailers using Digby can also offer apps to their customers that encourage loyal shoppers to connect regularly with their favorite brands and conveniently shop and make purchases from almost anywhere. Companies can automatically send exclusive promotions and new product information to app users when they walk into connected stores - bringing advertising closer to point of sale than ever before.
To protect consumers' online transactions, Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T maintains high security standards, with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Level 1 certification that complements AT&T's commitment to providing enterprise-grade security to its customers. Personal data and credit card information remains confidential when using Digby Mobile Commerce websites and applications.
Additionally, Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T allows retailers to gain visibility into their success by offering deep analytics on Return on Investment (ROI) benefits and consumer traffic.
"Digby is pleased to provide AT&T's business customers with a comprehensive platform to create rich and personal mobile experiences, so retailers can interact with mobile consumers - virtually anytime and anywhere," said David Sikora, President and CEO of Digby. "By joining forces with AT&T, we can help retailers take a strategic approach in enabling mobile commerce and mobile in-store customer engagement."
Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T is available today. To learn more visit http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Portfolio/mobility-services/.
(1) Forrester Research. 2011 U.S. Mobile Marketing Predictions. January 4, 2011.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
About Digby
Digby mobilizes retailers by helping them take a strategic approach to mobile commerce and in-store engagement delivering a unique branded experience for the mobile Web and rich Apps for today's consumers anytime and anywhere. The Digby Mobile Commerce Software Platform is a fully-managed suite of applications designed for iPhone/iPod Touch, BlackBerry and Android devices that empowers retailers to optimize their mobile strategy and unify their web, in-store and catalog channels. Solely focused on the retail channel since 2006 and with more than 45 top retailers already enabled including Cabela's, Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us, Petco, The Home Depot, Lilly Pulitzer, Wet Seal, Godiva, 1800-Flowers, Golfsmith, Orvis and many more, Digby is the leading provider of mobile commerce and in-store engagements for retailers. Learn more about us at http://www.digby.com.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jessica Rich, +1-908-234-7034, jr105t@att.com, or Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453-2327, mmirabil@attnews.us, both of AT&T Corporate Communications; or Catherine Seeds or Caitlin McClaugherty, both of Ketner Group, +1-512-794-8876, digbyPR@ketnergroup.com, for Digby
Web Site: http://www.digby.com
AT&T Delivers Digby Mobile Commerce Solutions to Retail Business Customers
DALLAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced a new service, Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T, created specifically for retailers to help them design, deploy and manage mobile commerce web sites and rich applications optimized for smartphones.
AT&T already provides retail industry solutions across mobile channels, including AT&T Mobile Barcode Services, AT&T Global Messaging Suite, AT&T Digital Signage and ShopAlerts by AT&T. Adding Digby Mobile Commerce to the portfolio will give AT&T business customers another means to reach consumers and make mobile devices a virtual sales representative with access to product information, reviews and promotions.
Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T helps to lift sales by delivering a user-friendly interface for consumers to search, browse and buy products on their mobile phones. The solution provides businesses with a single platform that works seamlessly across a variety of mobile operating systems. Further, integrating Digby Mobile Commerce with AT&T Mobile Barcode Services allows retailers to provide information, pictures of products, rich media and an enhanced shopping experience when potential customers scan barcodes.
In a recent Forrester Research Inc. report, "2011 U.S. Mobile Marketing Predictions"(1), it was noted "smartphones have fundamentally changed consumers' mobile behavior, exposing them to a broad range of media channels - like email, Internet browsing, and apps - to engage with right from their pockets. The brisk consumer adoption rates of these media devices have changed the mobile marketing ecosystem as well and will continue to do so by adding more marketing opportunities and greater reach year after year."
"By adding Digby Mobile Commerce Solutions to our portfolio of Mobile Marketing Solutions, we're able to offer retailers a comprehensive set of services for promoting, merchandising, and selling product through a mobile channel," said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. "Digby mobile and in-store application development and mobile commerce features, combined with AT&T's retail industry consulting practice and mobile marketing solutions, give retail companies exactly what they need to engage potential customers who are on-the-go and in the store."
Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T leads businesses through the process of creating mobile websites that display rich product images and live catalogs, enhancing consumers' purchasing experiences and expanding the ways they can buy from merchants. Retailers using Digby can also offer apps to their customers that encourage loyal shoppers to connect regularly with their favorite brands and conveniently shop and make purchases from almost anywhere. Companies can automatically send exclusive promotions and new product information to app users when they walk into connected stores - bringing advertising closer to point of sale than ever before.
To protect consumers' online transactions, Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T maintains high security standards, with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Level 1 certification that complements AT&T's commitment to providing enterprise-grade security to its customers. Personal data and credit card information remains confidential when using Digby Mobile Commerce websites and applications.
Additionally, Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T allows retailers to gain visibility into their success by offering deep analytics on Return on Investment (ROI) benefits and consumer traffic.
"Digby is pleased to provide AT&T's business customers with a comprehensive platform to create rich and personal mobile experiences, so retailers can interact with mobile consumers - virtually anytime and anywhere," said David Sikora, President and CEO of Digby. "By joining forces with AT&T, we can help retailers take a strategic approach in enabling mobile commerce and mobile in-store customer engagement."
Digby Mobile Commerce from AT&T is available today. To learn more visit http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Portfolio/mobility-services/.
(1) Forrester Research. 2011 U.S. Mobile Marketing Predictions. January 4, 2011.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
About Digby
Digby mobilizes retailers by helping them take a strategic approach to mobile commerce and in-store engagement delivering a unique branded experience for the mobile Web and rich Apps for today's consumers anytime and anywhere. The Digby Mobile Commerce Software Platform is a fully-managed suite of applications designed for iPhone/iPod Touch, BlackBerry and Android devices that empowers retailers to optimize their mobile strategy and unify their web, in-store and catalog channels. Solely focused on the retail channel since 2006 and with more than 45 top retailers already enabled including Cabela's, Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us, Petco, The Home Depot, Lilly Pulitzer, Wet Seal, Godiva, 1800-Flowers, Golfsmith, Orvis and many more, Digby is the leading provider of mobile commerce and in-store engagements for retailers. Learn more about us at http://www.digby.com.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jessica Rich, +1-908-234-7034, jr105t@att.com, or Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453-2327, mmirabil@attnews.us, both of AT&T Corporate Communications; or Catherine Seeds or Caitlin McClaugherty, both of Ketner Group, +1-512-794-8876, digbyPR@ketnergroup.com, for Digby
Web Site: http://www.digby.com
Interstate Batteries, FleetLocate and Joe Gibbs Combine Forces To Deliver Next Generation Fleet Management Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 7:00:01 AM
Interstate Batteries, FleetLocate and Joe Gibbs Combine Forces To Deliver Next Generation Fleet Management Solutions
Interstate's Proven Power Sourcing Strategies Provide Competitive Advantage for GPS Products
DALLAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate Batteries, the No. 1 replacement brand battery in North America, is expanding on its two-decade relationship with Joe Gibbs by partnering with FleetLocate by Joe Gibbs Driven as their new power source for their prominent line of GPS tracking devices. With a strong power source partner in Interstate Batteries, FleetLocate is poised to deliver the most dependable long-life GPS device in the marketplace. Interstate has helped power Gibbs' NASCAR race team for 20 years, and this new initiative with FleetLocate has positioned this group to become the fleet management industry leader.
Joe Gibbs and his "Joe Gibbs Driven" platform launched the fleet solution in July 2010 by partnering with FleetLocate, which is a division of PROCON Fleet Services LLC, a subsidiary of one of largest providers in mobile resource management in the marketplace. FleetLocate provides partner driven fleet solutions for small and enterprise-sized businesses designed to provide real-time monitoring, while bringing a high-performance product at a low price.
The mobile asset market potential within the transportation sector is enormous. The challenge for this market is continuous on-demand power sourcing for the trailers, intermodal containers and all non-powered resources. The engineers from Interstate Batteries and FleetLocate are experiencing success in designing solutions to conquer this challenge. Interstate Batteries has created an extended power source solution for FleetLocate's GPS devices provided for vehicles, trucks, trailers and any non-powered assets. FleetLocate and Interstate Batteries have combined engineering resources to revolutionize this industry. These new self- powered long life batteries open up new applications for FleetLocate's GPS tracking technologies. These extended life batteries will transform the commercial GPS industry with batteries lasting multiple years while providing continuous on demand asset management. The product will be integrated into the FleetLocate GPS device and will be available commercially through Interstate's distribution networks of All Battery Centers and Interstate Batteries distributors and dealers. This association offers an opportunity for Interstate Batteries to provide a solution applicable to any size fleet. The units offered by FleetLocate have an integrated technology which can also alert when a vehicle battery is low. Through its comprehensive distribution network, Interstate Batteries will provide fleet administrators with nearby locations where the batteries can be serviced or replaced.
"We believe these two battery initiatives can have a significant impact on the bottom line for fleet managers," Interstate Batteries National Sales Manager Joe Padilla said. "Reducing battery replacement costs for fleet GPS systems by supplying a longer lasting battery and providing convenient battery replacement locations will save time and money for companies."
"This is the first partnership of this magnitude that FleetLocate has associated with, and we couldn't be more excited about what it will do for our clients. Bringing Interstate Batteries on board with FleetLocate will ultimately benefit our clients around the country with their asset management operations by omitting any power loss situations, helping to control operational costs and effectively manage their assets," states Steve Blair, VP of Enterprise Sales, FleetLocate.
Interstate Batteries will initially introduce the two concepts to commercial customers through Interstate All Battery Centers and Interstate Batteries distributor locations in Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta. Customers may request a FleetLocate consultation through those Interstate outlets and eventually at all Interstate Batteries retail and dealer locations.
About Interstate Batteries
Founded in 1952 and based in Dallas, Texas, Interstate Batteries is composed of a privately held group
of companies who sell, market, and distribute all types of batteries and related products. Its member companies operate retail All Battery Center stores, provide franchising opportunity and support, and distribution through a state-of-the-art distribution center in Des Moines, Iowa. Interstate Batteries also provides products and services for motive and critical power needs through PowerCare Service and Solutions, Inc. Interstate Batteries is "#1 in Batteries," best known for its system of nearly 300 distributors who service more than 200,000 locations selling automotive, marine/RV, commercial and other types of SLI products throughout the United States, Canada and select international locations.
Since Interstate's beginnings, recycling batteries has been a key part of the services the company offers. Last year alone, Interstate returned more than a billion pounds of lead acid batteries to government-regulated smelters across the United States for recycling. Interstate Batteries also offers batteries and information online at http://www.interstatebatteries.com.
About PROCON Fleet Services
FleetLocate is part of PROCON Fleet Services, LLC., headquartered in Irvine, CA, and is part of the PROCON group of companies, which collectively is one of the world's largest providers of MRM products and services. Offering fully customizable SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions. With leading market positions in the Subprime Automotive Finance industry, Small Company Fleet, and Enterprise Fleet, PROCON continues to grow globally. Solutions host an abundance of feature sets allowing users to effortlessly locate and control their assets across the globe by providing a globally managed, wireless data network. These products reduce the costs, complexities and risks associated with managing mobile assets and people. PROCON has offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Thailand.
FleetLocate has partnered with Joe Gibbs Driven to create an exclusive array of products and services directly relating to the fleet industry.
http://www.fleetlocate.com
About Joe Gibbs Driven
Joe Gibbs Driven was established to bring high performance solutions to the marketplace powered by a brand of integrity. When products and solutions have the Joe Gibbs Driven mark attached to them, you can be sure of top quality with economies of scale pricing.
SOURCE PROCON, Inc.
PROCON, Inc.
CONTACT: David Meyer, FleetLocate, +1-865-694-2704
Web Site: http://www.proconmrm.com
Interstate's Proven Power Sourcing Strategies Provide Competitive Advantage for GPS Products
DALLAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate Batteries, the No. 1 replacement brand battery in North America, is expanding on its two-decade relationship with Joe Gibbs by partnering with FleetLocate by Joe Gibbs Driven as their new power source for their prominent line of GPS tracking devices. With a strong power source partner in Interstate Batteries, FleetLocate is poised to deliver the most dependable long-life GPS device in the marketplace. Interstate has helped power Gibbs' NASCAR race team for 20 years, and this new initiative with FleetLocate has positioned this group to become the fleet management industry leader.
Joe Gibbs and his "Joe Gibbs Driven" platform launched the fleet solution in July 2010 by partnering with FleetLocate, which is a division of PROCON Fleet Services LLC, a subsidiary of one of largest providers in mobile resource management in the marketplace. FleetLocate provides partner driven fleet solutions for small and enterprise-sized businesses designed to provide real-time monitoring, while bringing a high-performance product at a low price.
The mobile asset market potential within the transportation sector is enormous. The challenge for this market is continuous on-demand power sourcing for the trailers, intermodal containers and all non-powered resources. The engineers from Interstate Batteries and FleetLocate are experiencing success in designing solutions to conquer this challenge. Interstate Batteries has created an extended power source solution for FleetLocate's GPS devices provided for vehicles, trucks, trailers and any non-powered assets. FleetLocate and Interstate Batteries have combined engineering resources to revolutionize this industry. These new self- powered long life batteries open up new applications for FleetLocate's GPS tracking technologies. These extended life batteries will transform the commercial GPS industry with batteries lasting multiple years while providing continuous on demand asset management. The product will be integrated into the FleetLocate GPS device and will be available commercially through Interstate's distribution networks of All Battery Centers and Interstate Batteries distributors and dealers. This association offers an opportunity for Interstate Batteries to provide a solution applicable to any size fleet. The units offered by FleetLocate have an integrated technology which can also alert when a vehicle battery is low. Through its comprehensive distribution network, Interstate Batteries will provide fleet administrators with nearby locations where the batteries can be serviced or replaced.
"We believe these two battery initiatives can have a significant impact on the bottom line for fleet managers," Interstate Batteries National Sales Manager Joe Padilla said. "Reducing battery replacement costs for fleet GPS systems by supplying a longer lasting battery and providing convenient battery replacement locations will save time and money for companies."
"This is the first partnership of this magnitude that FleetLocate has associated with, and we couldn't be more excited about what it will do for our clients. Bringing Interstate Batteries on board with FleetLocate will ultimately benefit our clients around the country with their asset management operations by omitting any power loss situations, helping to control operational costs and effectively manage their assets," states Steve Blair, VP of Enterprise Sales, FleetLocate.
Interstate Batteries will initially introduce the two concepts to commercial customers through Interstate All Battery Centers and Interstate Batteries distributor locations in Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta. Customers may request a FleetLocate consultation through those Interstate outlets and eventually at all Interstate Batteries retail and dealer locations.
About Interstate Batteries
Founded in 1952 and based in Dallas, Texas, Interstate Batteries is composed of a privately held group
of companies who sell, market, and distribute all types of batteries and related products. Its member companies operate retail All Battery Center stores, provide franchising opportunity and support, and distribution through a state-of-the-art distribution center in Des Moines, Iowa. Interstate Batteries also provides products and services for motive and critical power needs through PowerCare Service and Solutions, Inc. Interstate Batteries is "#1 in Batteries," best known for its system of nearly 300 distributors who service more than 200,000 locations selling automotive, marine/RV, commercial and other types of SLI products throughout the United States, Canada and select international locations.
Since Interstate's beginnings, recycling batteries has been a key part of the services the company offers. Last year alone, Interstate returned more than a billion pounds of lead acid batteries to government-regulated smelters across the United States for recycling. Interstate Batteries also offers batteries and information online at http://www.interstatebatteries.com.
About PROCON Fleet Services
FleetLocate is part of PROCON Fleet Services, LLC., headquartered in Irvine, CA, and is part of the PROCON group of companies, which collectively is one of the world's largest providers of MRM products and services. Offering fully customizable SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions. With leading market positions in the Subprime Automotive Finance industry, Small Company Fleet, and Enterprise Fleet, PROCON continues to grow globally. Solutions host an abundance of feature sets allowing users to effortlessly locate and control their assets across the globe by providing a globally managed, wireless data network. These products reduce the costs, complexities and risks associated with managing mobile assets and people. PROCON has offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Thailand.
FleetLocate has partnered with Joe Gibbs Driven to create an exclusive array of products and services directly relating to the fleet industry.
http://www.fleetlocate.com
About Joe Gibbs Driven
Joe Gibbs Driven was established to bring high performance solutions to the marketplace powered by a brand of integrity. When products and solutions have the Joe Gibbs Driven mark attached to them, you can be sure of top quality with economies of scale pricing.
SOURCE PROCON, Inc.
PROCON, Inc.
CONTACT: David Meyer, FleetLocate, +1-865-694-2704
Web Site: http://www.proconmrm.com
Sandra Piller New Single 'Fixin' To Fall' Reaches Country Radio Fans
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 6:14:01 AM
Sandra Piller New Single 'Fixin' To Fall' Reaches Country Radio Fans
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong radio airplay, a steady climb up the charts and numerous awards have greeted songs from Sandra Piller's (http://www.sandrapiller.com) current album, "Days Like These," and now she is releasing her next single to country radio, "Fixin' To Fall." The tune is "an upbeat love song that makes you want to dance," notes Piller.
Written by Jolene Kay Schmitz, the song lets Sandra really get into the fun and romance of the lyrics: "I'm fixin' to fall in love with you, my heart is slippin' into your eyes of blue." With strong bluegrass harmonies, the song also features solos on fiddle, Telecaster and piano.
The "Days Like These" album, released this year on Shady Hill Records, was recorded at "Cowboy" Jack Clement's studio in Nashville. The album's dozen tracks were produced by Jane Bach (writer of hits for Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina and others) and Executive Producer Clement (producer of hits for Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and a host of other country legends).
The story of how Sandra Piller came to record county music is one of inspiration, hard work and patience. Putting a singing career on hold in order to raise her family, she returned to her first love of music "a little later in life than the typical teen singer," as she puts it. With this, her newest album, she is moving ahead with a career that has already seen her named Country Artist of the Year from New Music Weekly magazine.
Most recently, her live show has added keyboardist and music director Loren Gold, noted for his work on large tours by Mandy Moore, Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Pickler, the Dancing with the Stars touring show, and the American Idol live shows.
The "Days Like These" album is available on iTunes, Amazon, and all the usual places for physical and digital distribution, with promotion and marketing headed by Harvey Cooper, former head of 20th Century Fox Records.
For more information, promo copies of "Days Like These," or interviews with Sandra, please contact John Scott G of G-Man Marketing.
MEDIA CONTACT: ((public))
John Scott G
G-Man Marketing
jsg@gmanmarketing.com
818-223-8486
News RSS feed for Sandra Piller: http://send2pressnewswire.com/author/sandra-piller/feed .
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com
SOURCE Sandra Piller
Sandra Piller
CONTACT: John Scott G of G-Man Marketing, +1-818-223-8486, for Sandra Piller
Web Site: http://www.sandrapiller.com
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong radio airplay, a steady climb up the charts and numerous awards have greeted songs from Sandra Piller's (http://www.sandrapiller.com) current album, "Days Like These," and now she is releasing her next single to country radio, "Fixin' To Fall." The tune is "an upbeat love song that makes you want to dance," notes Piller.
Written by Jolene Kay Schmitz, the song lets Sandra really get into the fun and romance of the lyrics: "I'm fixin' to fall in love with you, my heart is slippin' into your eyes of blue." With strong bluegrass harmonies, the song also features solos on fiddle, Telecaster and piano.
The "Days Like These" album, released this year on Shady Hill Records, was recorded at "Cowboy" Jack Clement's studio in Nashville. The album's dozen tracks were produced by Jane Bach (writer of hits for Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina and others) and Executive Producer Clement (producer of hits for Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and a host of other country legends).
The story of how Sandra Piller came to record county music is one of inspiration, hard work and patience. Putting a singing career on hold in order to raise her family, she returned to her first love of music "a little later in life than the typical teen singer," as she puts it. With this, her newest album, she is moving ahead with a career that has already seen her named Country Artist of the Year from New Music Weekly magazine.
Most recently, her live show has added keyboardist and music director Loren Gold, noted for his work on large tours by Mandy Moore, Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Pickler, the Dancing with the Stars touring show, and the American Idol live shows.
The "Days Like These" album is available on iTunes, Amazon, and all the usual places for physical and digital distribution, with promotion and marketing headed by Harvey Cooper, former head of 20th Century Fox Records.
For more information, promo copies of "Days Like These," or interviews with Sandra, please contact John Scott G of G-Man Marketing.
MEDIA CONTACT: ((public))
John Scott G
G-Man Marketing
jsg@gmanmarketing.com
818-223-8486
News RSS feed for Sandra Piller: http://send2pressnewswire.com/author/sandra-piller/feed .
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com
SOURCE Sandra Piller
Sandra Piller
CONTACT: John Scott G of G-Man Marketing, +1-818-223-8486, for Sandra Piller
Web Site: http://www.sandrapiller.com
Xilinx Fueling Next Wave of Broadcast Industry Innovation With New 10 Gbps Video Over IP and Real-Time Video Engine Capabilities
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
Xilinx Fueling Next Wave of Broadcast Industry Innovation With New 10 Gbps Video Over IP and Real-Time Video Engine Capabilities
New IP and Targeted Design Platform Offerings at NAB 2011 Accelerate Development of State-of-the-Art Broadcast Equipment Supporting HDTV and 3DTV
LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX) today announced at NAB 2011 (Booth #N3722) its Broadcast Real-Time Video Engine Targeted Design Platform and release of SMPTE2022 IP core for rapidly accelerating the development of hardware to process high quality video and deliver it at rates as high as 10 Gbps over Internet Protocol. Using the Virtex®-6 or Spartan®-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kits as a base from which video pipeline algorithms can be created after utilizing the connectivity of the kit to bring video into the FPGA, Xilinx's newest Broadcast offerings enables the continuous improvement of video quality while meeting the significant challenges of feeding uncompressed HD, 3D and 4K video streams over IP networks.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/SF80004-a)
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/SF80004-b)
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"10 Gbps IP (Internet Protocol) -based asset delivery is going to be vital in the emerging multiplatform world where multiple video and metadata streams for various devices are moved around broadcast and operator networks," according to Tom Morrod, head of TV Technology for IHS Screen Digest. "Programmable solutions are becoming increasingly important in dealing with flexible hardware-based video processes as we predict the increase in 3D and full 1080p60 HD content will need much higher bandwidth interfacing along with multiple transcodes in order to reach the expanding number of video-receiving devices."
The Real-Time Video Engine Targeted Design Platform consists of a broadcast-quality Video and Image Processing IP pack, as well as reference designs supporting the Virtex-6 FPGA and Spartan-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kits, which include Xilinx® ISE® Design Suite embedded development software. The combination of IP cores, tools and hardware makes it easier than ever before for designers to develop a real-time video processing chain for many types of broadcast applications that support various SD/HD/3D formats, frame rates and resolutions. The kits' FMC (FPGA mezzanine card) connectors allow designers to quickly evaluate and integrate SD/HD/3G-SDI, AES3 audio, DVI, HDMI(TM), DisplayPort, 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) for video over IP, and other interfaces into broadcast designs needing real-time performance, such as for breaking news, live events and sports coverage. Applications needing the highest video quality and highest bandwidth in digital cinema and Super Hi-Vision (or Ultra HDTV) systems can also be built.
Xilinx is demonstrating several key elements of its Broadcast Real-Time Video Engine Targeted Design Platform in Booth #N3722 at NAB 2011 including:
-- Xilinx's Video and Image Processing IP pack supporting 1080p60, 2K and
4K video processing, providing the capability to do scaling,
deinterlacing, on-screen display, noise reduction and more at broadcast
quality;
-- Implementation of the SMPTE2022 IP core showing full bandwidth,
low-jitter 3x 3G-SDI (or 6x HD-SDI) over 10Gb Ethernet in full duplex
running on the Virtex-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit. This enables
the delivery of up to six HD camera feeds uncompressed over a single
link over virtually any distance;
-- The Inrevium Spartan-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit from Tokyo
Electron Devices supporting brand new low cost FMCs for SD/HD/3G-SDI
and AES3 audio and optional FMCs for various display interfaces like
HDMI, DisplayPort, and V-by-One® HS;
-- Virtex-7 HT FPGA 28 Gbps solution highlighting the excellent jitter
performance of Xilinx's next generation transceivers and supporting huge
amounts of aggregate bandwidth for communications and broadcast backhaul
links, such as for EdgeQAM / CMTS applications in cable, also perfect
for supporting the 10G-SDI standard and emerging standards to handle
4Kx2K digital cinema and Super Hi-Vision 8Kx4K bandwidths;
-- Xilinx Alliance Member Vanguard Software Solutions' H.264/AVC-I Video
Encoder implementation showing how designers can reduce bandwidth and
storage requirements without sacrificing video quality. Designers can
quickly and easily integrate the AllianceCORE(TM) IP core into
contribution, acquisition and archival systems and support SMPTE
AVC-IClass50 & Class100, with High10 and High422 intra profiles.
-- Brand new Kintex(TM)-7 family, the industry's first 28nm FPGA is ideally
suited for broadcast applications with transceivers capable of
supporting up to 12.5 Gbps and offering 2x the performance at less than
50 percent the power of previous generation FPGAs.
Meeting the Fast Ramp-up to Higher Transmission Quality and Throughput
"Broadcasters have multiple pain points in a continuously morphing environment featuring rapid growth in consumption of content and over more types of delivery networks, particularly over IP, while facing increasing pressure to keep video quality as high as possible," said Robert Green, senior manager, Broadcast Business at Xilinx. "These new IP cores and reference designs further enhance the benefits customers were already enjoying by using FPGAs to get products quicker to market while easing their development effort."
The growing adoption of 3DTV will double the bandwidth requirements as compared to 1080p60 formats, subsequently increasing the number of SDI ports required in each system implementation or increasing the speed of these ports to 6 Gbps and upwards. The Xilinx Broadcast Real-Time Video Engine Targeted Design Platform accommodates today's triple-rate SDI- (SD/HD/3G-SDI) applications and accommodate the higher speeds required for Super Hi-Vision. Proposed standards such as dual 3G-SDI over 6 Gbps fiber, 10G-SDI as well as others on the industry roadmap, can also be supported.
Top-tier systems developers use FPGAs for both video algorithm development as well as transporting multiple channels of HD video across IP networks in either LAN (within the studio or stadium) or WAN (between cities and from stadium to studio) environments. FPGA-based implementations of integrating systems and processing on a single chip are superior to hard-cast silicon solutions such as ASICs or ASSPs because they require shorter development time while enabling developers to continually improve video quality. FPGAs also make bridging between ever-changing standards in both the broadcast and communications industries easier while providing high reliability quality-of-service transport of video over networks, and enabling the transport of the highest quality video over multiple streams.
"Xilinx's extremely powerful FPGA technology facilitates the functionality we need with very high levels of integration and competitive pricing," said Andrew Osmond, Nevion USA vice president of Engineering. "By using Virtex FPGAs, boards, IP cores and reference designs for implementing SMPTE2022 we were able to quickly develop and include this functionality in our Ventura product line to receive and transport compressed video over IP networks. This allows us to meet our customer's escalating bandwidth and processing demands."
Pricing and Availability
The Xilinx Video and Imaging Processing IP pack is priced at $3,000 and will be available at the end of April. It includes multiple video and image processing LogiCore(TM) IP cores that provide a Video Processing and Image Processing capability. The Xilinx SMPTE2022 IP core will be available in Q4 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.xilinx.com/broadcast. Customers can also contact their local Xilinx sales representative.
About Xilinx in Broadcast
Xilinx is the worldwide leader in programmable logic solutions that offer scalable performance, flexibility, and reconfigurability for longer time in market for high-end professional broadcast capture, transport and display systems. Xilinx programmable devices enable faster adoption and migration to the latest standards, interfaces and codecs, allowing manufacturers to evolve from 3DTV to Digital Cinema (4K2K) and to Super Hi-Vision while lowering overall CapEX and OPEX. For more information, visit: http://www.xilinx.com/broadcast.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the worldwide leader in complete programmable logic solutions. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.
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New IP and Targeted Design Platform Offerings at NAB 2011 Accelerate Development of State-of-the-Art Broadcast Equipment Supporting HDTV and 3DTV
LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX) today announced at NAB 2011 (Booth #N3722) its Broadcast Real-Time Video Engine Targeted Design Platform and release of SMPTE2022 IP core for rapidly accelerating the development of hardware to process high quality video and deliver it at rates as high as 10 Gbps over Internet Protocol. Using the Virtex®-6 or Spartan®-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kits as a base from which video pipeline algorithms can be created after utilizing the connectivity of the kit to bring video into the FPGA, Xilinx's newest Broadcast offerings enables the continuous improvement of video quality while meeting the significant challenges of feeding uncompressed HD, 3D and 4K video streams over IP networks.
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"10 Gbps IP (Internet Protocol) -based asset delivery is going to be vital in the emerging multiplatform world where multiple video and metadata streams for various devices are moved around broadcast and operator networks," according to Tom Morrod, head of TV Technology for IHS Screen Digest. "Programmable solutions are becoming increasingly important in dealing with flexible hardware-based video processes as we predict the increase in 3D and full 1080p60 HD content will need much higher bandwidth interfacing along with multiple transcodes in order to reach the expanding number of video-receiving devices."
The Real-Time Video Engine Targeted Design Platform consists of a broadcast-quality Video and Image Processing IP pack, as well as reference designs supporting the Virtex-6 FPGA and Spartan-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kits, which include Xilinx® ISE® Design Suite embedded development software. The combination of IP cores, tools and hardware makes it easier than ever before for designers to develop a real-time video processing chain for many types of broadcast applications that support various SD/HD/3D formats, frame rates and resolutions. The kits' FMC (FPGA mezzanine card) connectors allow designers to quickly evaluate and integrate SD/HD/3G-SDI, AES3 audio, DVI, HDMI(TM), DisplayPort, 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) for video over IP, and other interfaces into broadcast designs needing real-time performance, such as for breaking news, live events and sports coverage. Applications needing the highest video quality and highest bandwidth in digital cinema and Super Hi-Vision (or Ultra HDTV) systems can also be built.
Xilinx is demonstrating several key elements of its Broadcast Real-Time Video Engine Targeted Design Platform in Booth #N3722 at NAB 2011 including:
-- Xilinx's Video and Image Processing IP pack supporting 1080p60, 2K and
4K video processing, providing the capability to do scaling,
deinterlacing, on-screen display, noise reduction and more at broadcast
quality;
-- Implementation of the SMPTE2022 IP core showing full bandwidth,
low-jitter 3x 3G-SDI (or 6x HD-SDI) over 10Gb Ethernet in full duplex
running on the Virtex-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit. This enables
the delivery of up to six HD camera feeds uncompressed over a single
link over virtually any distance;
-- The Inrevium Spartan-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit from Tokyo
Electron Devices supporting brand new low cost FMCs for SD/HD/3G-SDI
and AES3 audio and optional FMCs for various display interfaces like
HDMI, DisplayPort, and V-by-One® HS;
-- Virtex-7 HT FPGA 28 Gbps solution highlighting the excellent jitter
performance of Xilinx's next generation transceivers and supporting huge
amounts of aggregate bandwidth for communications and broadcast backhaul
links, such as for EdgeQAM / CMTS applications in cable, also perfect
for supporting the 10G-SDI standard and emerging standards to handle
4Kx2K digital cinema and Super Hi-Vision 8Kx4K bandwidths;
-- Xilinx Alliance Member Vanguard Software Solutions' H.264/AVC-I Video
Encoder implementation showing how designers can reduce bandwidth and
storage requirements without sacrificing video quality. Designers can
quickly and easily integrate the AllianceCORE(TM) IP core into
contribution, acquisition and archival systems and support SMPTE
AVC-IClass50 & Class100, with High10 and High422 intra profiles.
-- Brand new Kintex(TM)-7 family, the industry's first 28nm FPGA is ideally
suited for broadcast applications with transceivers capable of
supporting up to 12.5 Gbps and offering 2x the performance at less than
50 percent the power of previous generation FPGAs.
Meeting the Fast Ramp-up to Higher Transmission Quality and Throughput
"Broadcasters have multiple pain points in a continuously morphing environment featuring rapid growth in consumption of content and over more types of delivery networks, particularly over IP, while facing increasing pressure to keep video quality as high as possible," said Robert Green, senior manager, Broadcast Business at Xilinx. "These new IP cores and reference designs further enhance the benefits customers were already enjoying by using FPGAs to get products quicker to market while easing their development effort."
The growing adoption of 3DTV will double the bandwidth requirements as compared to 1080p60 formats, subsequently increasing the number of SDI ports required in each system implementation or increasing the speed of these ports to 6 Gbps and upwards. The Xilinx Broadcast Real-Time Video Engine Targeted Design Platform accommodates today's triple-rate SDI- (SD/HD/3G-SDI) applications and accommodate the higher speeds required for Super Hi-Vision. Proposed standards such as dual 3G-SDI over 6 Gbps fiber, 10G-SDI as well as others on the industry roadmap, can also be supported.
Top-tier systems developers use FPGAs for both video algorithm development as well as transporting multiple channels of HD video across IP networks in either LAN (within the studio or stadium) or WAN (between cities and from stadium to studio) environments. FPGA-based implementations of integrating systems and processing on a single chip are superior to hard-cast silicon solutions such as ASICs or ASSPs because they require shorter development time while enabling developers to continually improve video quality. FPGAs also make bridging between ever-changing standards in both the broadcast and communications industries easier while providing high reliability quality-of-service transport of video over networks, and enabling the transport of the highest quality video over multiple streams.
"Xilinx's extremely powerful FPGA technology facilitates the functionality we need with very high levels of integration and competitive pricing," said Andrew Osmond, Nevion USA vice president of Engineering. "By using Virtex FPGAs, boards, IP cores and reference designs for implementing SMPTE2022 we were able to quickly develop and include this functionality in our Ventura product line to receive and transport compressed video over IP networks. This allows us to meet our customer's escalating bandwidth and processing demands."
Pricing and Availability
The Xilinx Video and Imaging Processing IP pack is priced at $3,000 and will be available at the end of April. It includes multiple video and image processing LogiCore(TM) IP cores that provide a Video Processing and Image Processing capability. The Xilinx SMPTE2022 IP core will be available in Q4 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.xilinx.com/broadcast. Customers can also contact their local Xilinx sales representative.
About Xilinx in Broadcast
Xilinx is the worldwide leader in programmable logic solutions that offer scalable performance, flexibility, and reconfigurability for longer time in market for high-end professional broadcast capture, transport and display systems. Xilinx programmable devices enable faster adoption and migration to the latest standards, interfaces and codecs, allowing manufacturers to evolve from 3DTV to Digital Cinema (4K2K) and to Super Hi-Vision while lowering overall CapEX and OPEX. For more information, visit: http://www.xilinx.com/broadcast.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the worldwide leader in complete programmable logic solutions. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.
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Xilinx, the Xilinx logo, Artix, ISE, Kintex, Spartan, Virtex, and other designated brands included herein are trademarks of Xilinx in the United States and other countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. V-by-One HS is a trademark of THine Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Artificial Life's iSink U Sailing onto Facebook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
Artificial Life's iSink U Sailing onto Facebook
HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --Artificial Life, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ALIF), a leading provider of award-winning mobile technology and applications, announced today that a new version of the popular iSink U game will arrive soon and will be available on Facebook.
The iSink U title is a take on the classic naval strategy game which has enjoyed great success and popularity on the iOS (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) and Android platforms since its initial launch on the Apple App Store and in the Android Market. The upcoming iSink U Facebook Edition marks the Company's (ALIF) debut on the social network platform and will be the Company's first Facebook title set to launch in Q2 2011. iSink U Facebook Edition will have all the gameplay features of the original iSink U game's mobile version, while incorporating new features that take the gaming experience to a new level by leveraging the unique game play opportunities a social network like Facebook can offer. In iSink U Facebook Edition, players will engage in real time, turn based sea battles with the options of challenging their Facebook friends to one-on-one sea battles, or creating teams and conducting multiplayer team battles.
Attractive new features in iSink U Facebook Edition include:
-- High level of customization available for weapons, ships, armor,
avatars, and maps using in-game purchases and/or awards
-- Facebook currency for in-game purchases
-- In-game real time chatting
-- A "shipyard" for players to expand their fleet beyond the starter fleet
of 5 ships
-- Loyalty point system
-- Leaderboards, achievements, and tournaments with frequent prizes to top
gamers
-- Localization into several languages including Spanish, German, French,
Chinese, Japanese
-- Seasonal events
The new version of iSink U will soon be available on Facebook. More about this title and others by Artificial Life can be found at http://www.artificial-life.com. Fans may get a sneak peek of the game by visiting the Facebook pages for Artificial Life, Inc. (ALIF) and iSink U.
"We are delighted to introduce our iSink U title to the global Facebook community. The new social networking and customization features will build upon our classic iSink U mobile title to provide an exciting and addictively entertaining experience to our fans. Throughout 2011, we will continue to produce more new games and apps for Facebook," said Eberhard Schoneburg, CEO of Artificial Life, Inc.
iPhone, iPod touch and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
About Artificial Life, Inc.
Artificial Life, Inc. has been a pioneer in artificial intelligence and mobile technology since its inception in Boston in 1994. We are a public US corporation (OTC BB: ALIF) with listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: AIF.F; Xetra: AIF.DE) and headquarters and production center in Hong Kong. We have additional offices in Berlin, Germany (EMEA headquarters), Tokyo, Japan, and Santa Monica, USA. Currently our main business areas are: high quality (3D) interactive (massively multiplayer) mobile games, mobile participation television, mobile business applications, our powerful mobile commerce technology platform OPUS-M(TM) and our green IT solutions provided by Green Cortex, Inc. We have won many industry awards for our outstanding technology and products.
Facebook: http://www.botme.com/ref/alife-fb
Twitter: http://twitter.com/alifegames
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/artificial_life_inc
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/alifegames
Forward-Looking Statements:This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition and business prospects. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although such statements are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual market trends or our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to obtain additional funding to operate and grow our business; the unproven potential of our mobile gaming business model; changing consumer preferences and uncertainty of market acceptance of our products; timely adoption and availability of 3G and broadband mobile technology; market acceptance for use of mobile handheld devices to play the interactive games; unpredictable mobile game development schedules; our reliance on a relatively small number of brands; our ability to license brands from others; our dependence upon resellers and telecommunication carriers and operators to distribute our products; our ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new or enhanced products in a timely manner; and the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us or by our competitors. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 16, 2010. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.
For more information on ARTIFICIAL LIFE, INC.,
please contact:
Artificial Life IR and PR Contact:
Adeline Law
Tel: (+852) 3102 2800
ir@artificial-life.com
SOURCE Artificial Life, Inc.
Artificial Life, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.youtube.com/user/alifegames
HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --Artificial Life, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ALIF), a leading provider of award-winning mobile technology and applications, announced today that a new version of the popular iSink U game will arrive soon and will be available on Facebook.
The iSink U title is a take on the classic naval strategy game which has enjoyed great success and popularity on the iOS (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) and Android platforms since its initial launch on the Apple App Store and in the Android Market. The upcoming iSink U Facebook Edition marks the Company's (ALIF) debut on the social network platform and will be the Company's first Facebook title set to launch in Q2 2011. iSink U Facebook Edition will have all the gameplay features of the original iSink U game's mobile version, while incorporating new features that take the gaming experience to a new level by leveraging the unique game play opportunities a social network like Facebook can offer. In iSink U Facebook Edition, players will engage in real time, turn based sea battles with the options of challenging their Facebook friends to one-on-one sea battles, or creating teams and conducting multiplayer team battles.
Attractive new features in iSink U Facebook Edition include:
-- High level of customization available for weapons, ships, armor,
avatars, and maps using in-game purchases and/or awards
-- Facebook currency for in-game purchases
-- In-game real time chatting
-- A "shipyard" for players to expand their fleet beyond the starter fleet
of 5 ships
-- Loyalty point system
-- Leaderboards, achievements, and tournaments with frequent prizes to top
gamers
-- Localization into several languages including Spanish, German, French,
Chinese, Japanese
-- Seasonal events
The new version of iSink U will soon be available on Facebook. More about this title and others by Artificial Life can be found at http://www.artificial-life.com. Fans may get a sneak peek of the game by visiting the Facebook pages for Artificial Life, Inc. (ALIF) and iSink U.
"We are delighted to introduce our iSink U title to the global Facebook community. The new social networking and customization features will build upon our classic iSink U mobile title to provide an exciting and addictively entertaining experience to our fans. Throughout 2011, we will continue to produce more new games and apps for Facebook," said Eberhard Schoneburg, CEO of Artificial Life, Inc.
iPhone, iPod touch and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
About Artificial Life, Inc.
Artificial Life, Inc. has been a pioneer in artificial intelligence and mobile technology since its inception in Boston in 1994. We are a public US corporation (OTC BB: ALIF) with listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: AIF.F; Xetra: AIF.DE) and headquarters and production center in Hong Kong. We have additional offices in Berlin, Germany (EMEA headquarters), Tokyo, Japan, and Santa Monica, USA. Currently our main business areas are: high quality (3D) interactive (massively multiplayer) mobile games, mobile participation television, mobile business applications, our powerful mobile commerce technology platform OPUS-M(TM) and our green IT solutions provided by Green Cortex, Inc. We have won many industry awards for our outstanding technology and products.
Facebook: http://www.botme.com/ref/alife-fb
Twitter: http://twitter.com/alifegames
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/artificial_life_inc
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/alifegames
Forward-Looking Statements:This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition and business prospects. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although such statements are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual market trends or our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to obtain additional funding to operate and grow our business; the unproven potential of our mobile gaming business model; changing consumer preferences and uncertainty of market acceptance of our products; timely adoption and availability of 3G and broadband mobile technology; market acceptance for use of mobile handheld devices to play the interactive games; unpredictable mobile game development schedules; our reliance on a relatively small number of brands; our ability to license brands from others; our dependence upon resellers and telecommunication carriers and operators to distribute our products; our ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new or enhanced products in a timely manner; and the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us or by our competitors. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 16, 2010. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.
For more information on ARTIFICIAL LIFE, INC.,
please contact:
Artificial Life IR and PR Contact:
Adeline Law
Tel: (+852) 3102 2800
ir@artificial-life.com
SOURCE Artificial Life, Inc.
Artificial Life, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.youtube.com/user/alifegames
InTheMO Launches for iPhone, Bringing On-the-Go Access to the Leading Video-Based Local Search Guide
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 5:14:01 AM
InTheMO Launches for iPhone, Bringing On-the-Go Access to the Leading Video-Based Local Search Guide
Free Mobile Concierge Features 3,500 Videos for Your iPhone, Showcasing the Best Spots in 16 Countries Around the World
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- InTheMO (http://www.inthemo.com), a video-based local search guide, announced the launch of its iPhone application today. InTheMO's mobile application delivers free, on-the-go access to 3,500 exclusive videos oflocal restaurants, nightlife venues, shopping and other attractions; personalized search results based on each user's unique taste profile; and the ability to see what your friends recommend in almost any city worldwide. The application's video library goes behind-the-scenes of the best spots worldwide and is available to stream via 3G connections. The new app is accessible on the Apple iPhone for free download via the iTunes store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inthemo/id399348647?mt=8&ls=1.
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"With the launch of our mobile application, we've created a personal concierge for your iPhone that provides convenient access to customized recommendations," said InTheMO Chief Executive Officer Cary Levine. "Never again will you have to worry about planning the perfect evening because InTheMO takes the guess work out of finding the best things to do in your city."
How it all works: InTheMO uses a compatibility system that learns each user's unique tastes and then recommends spots they'll love in their current location or around the world--all it takes is 15 "Recs" to begin. The new mobile application takes this experience one step further by allowing users to see lists of great spots nearby that their friends, as well as the entire community recommend. For a behind-the-scenes look at the coolest spots in more than 57 major cities, users can explore InTheMO's video library and find just what they are looking for.
The InTheMO iPhone app seamlessly syncs with users' Facebook accounts, allowing them to log in, follow their friends and tap into their Recs. With the app, each user can instantly post their Recs to Facebook to share with their online community. A simple interface not only guides users to browse friends' favorites, but also gives the option to find what is most popular nearby, watch videos, read reviews from friends, and easily contact venues.
Join the conversation on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/InTheMO
Follow InTheMO on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/InTheMO
For more information, please visit: http://www.inthemo.com/footer/mobileApp.aspx
About InTheMO
InTheMO (InTheMO.com) is a video-based local search and social recommendations guide that learns your tastes and suggests places you will love around the world. Based in Los Angeles, InTheMO already has video coverage in 57 cities across 16 countries, and is continuing to build content in thousands of cities around the world. InTheMO's library contains over 3,500 video features showcasing the stories behind top international places and services, and over 1,000 City Hosts, including celebrities, industry insiders and local trendsetters, sharing their favorite spots with InTheMO users.
Media Contact: Tim Black | Rivera Public Relations
Tim@rivera-pr.com or 415.533.0041
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Web Site: http://www.inthemo.com
Free Mobile Concierge Features 3,500 Videos for Your iPhone, Showcasing the Best Spots in 16 Countries Around the World
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- InTheMO (http://www.inthemo.com), a video-based local search guide, announced the launch of its iPhone application today. InTheMO's mobile application delivers free, on-the-go access to 3,500 exclusive videos oflocal restaurants, nightlife venues, shopping and other attractions; personalized search results based on each user's unique taste profile; and the ability to see what your friends recommend in almost any city worldwide. The application's video library goes behind-the-scenes of the best spots worldwide and is available to stream via 3G connections. The new app is accessible on the Apple iPhone for free download via the iTunes store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inthemo/id399348647?mt=8&ls=1.
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"With the launch of our mobile application, we've created a personal concierge for your iPhone that provides convenient access to customized recommendations," said InTheMO Chief Executive Officer Cary Levine. "Never again will you have to worry about planning the perfect evening because InTheMO takes the guess work out of finding the best things to do in your city."
How it all works: InTheMO uses a compatibility system that learns each user's unique tastes and then recommends spots they'll love in their current location or around the world--all it takes is 15 "Recs" to begin. The new mobile application takes this experience one step further by allowing users to see lists of great spots nearby that their friends, as well as the entire community recommend. For a behind-the-scenes look at the coolest spots in more than 57 major cities, users can explore InTheMO's video library and find just what they are looking for.
The InTheMO iPhone app seamlessly syncs with users' Facebook accounts, allowing them to log in, follow their friends and tap into their Recs. With the app, each user can instantly post their Recs to Facebook to share with their online community. A simple interface not only guides users to browse friends' favorites, but also gives the option to find what is most popular nearby, watch videos, read reviews from friends, and easily contact venues.
Join the conversation on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/InTheMO
Follow InTheMO on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/InTheMO
For more information, please visit: http://www.inthemo.com/footer/mobileApp.aspx
About InTheMO
InTheMO (InTheMO.com) is a video-based local search and social recommendations guide that learns your tastes and suggests places you will love around the world. Based in Los Angeles, InTheMO already has video coverage in 57 cities across 16 countries, and is continuing to build content in thousands of cities around the world. InTheMO's library contains over 3,500 video features showcasing the stories behind top international places and services, and over 1,000 City Hosts, including celebrities, industry insiders and local trendsetters, sharing their favorite spots with InTheMO users.
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NxtGenTV Unveils New Six-Person Video NetConference System for Tablets Running on Android
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Posted on April 11, 2011 at 5:14:01 AM
NxtGenTV Unveils New Six-Person Video NetConference System for Tablets Running on Android
NxtGenTV Unveils New Six-Person Video NetConference System for Tablets Running on Android
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NxtGenTV(TM) the Social Business Collaboration(TM) Platform, creator of NetConference(TM) - Your Office in the Cloud(TM), demonstrated its six-person video conferencing platform for the exploding tablet marketplace to a packed room of industry executives today. For the first time ever, a comprehensive collaboration system was released for use in the emerging Android mobile tablet space, enabling users to have up to six guests on camera while thousands of others attend in the audience.
The NetConference(TM) - Your Office in the Cloud(TM) technology is more than just video guests online, it is a full suite of office tools, which collectively allow the end user to conference, watch and share videos, Power Point presentations, PDFs, Word Docs, Web Sites, Whiteboards, Shared Desktop, execute digital contracts, send video mail messages, record presentations, integrate with the largest social media sites, access Google docs, calendar or contacts, and substantially more....all from a tablet.
"This embodies the paradigm shift that I have been envisioning for years," said Brian Weiner, Chairman of NxtGenTV, "The power of having six people join live in a face-to-face meeting without the limitation of expensive dedicated conference room hardware or even a computer or laptop is revolutionary. In a heartbeat, the business meeting has been unchained from restrictive physical constraints and opened to a vast new world of possibility."
"We have just changed the face of mobile business forever," added communication industry innovator and veteran, Kevin Bennis, CEO of NxtGenTV(TM). "The impact of this technology working seamlessly on the Xoom, Streak or Galaxy is incalculable. The freedom of schedule opportunities that this brings to the business world is a market changer."
It is projected that the new NetConference technology will work on Motorola Xoom, Archos Tablets, Dell Streak, Samsung Galaxy Tab, LG G-Slate, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Acer Liquid 5, Acer Eee Pad, HTC Flyer and the MSI Tablets. This soon to be released Android app allows full conference room meetings in the palm of your hand for a fraction of the cost of older business models and systems.
"This first of its kind technology from NxtGenTV will create a massive shift in the behavior of top level executives and their ability to fit every meeting and collaborative opportunity into their already exhaustive schedules, stated Lead Director of NxtGenTV and Vice Chairman of Korn Ferry, Dennis Carey. "I had never seen anything like it. The power of this new platform is vast, and the new wave of interactivity that it ushers in will change the course of business practices globally."
About NetConference powered by NxtGenTV:
NetConference(TM) - Your Office in the Cloud(TM) features software that facilitates shared video on demand, shared documents, shared desktop and multi-user white board functionality to accelerate the collaborative process in the conference space. NetConference(TM) - Your Office in the Cloud(TM) is priced at $29.99, well below the competition, and offers numerous features the competition doesn't offer including digital signature, integration with Google apps/social networks and office tools in the cloud.
http://www.NetConference.com
info(at)nxtgen(dot)tv
CONTACT:
Brian Weiner
323-465-1155
brian@illusionfactory.com
SOURCE NetConference
NetConference
Web Site: http://www.NetConference.com
NxtGenTV Unveils New Six-Person Video NetConference System for Tablets Running on Android
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NxtGenTV(TM) the Social Business Collaboration(TM) Platform, creator of NetConference(TM) - Your Office in the Cloud(TM), demonstrated its six-person video conferencing platform for the exploding tablet marketplace to a packed room of industry executives today. For the first time ever, a comprehensive collaboration system was released for use in the emerging Android mobile tablet space, enabling users to have up to six guests on camera while thousands of others attend in the audience.
The NetConference(TM) - Your Office in the Cloud(TM) technology is more than just video guests online, it is a full suite of office tools, which collectively allow the end user to conference, watch and share videos, Power Point presentations, PDFs, Word Docs, Web Sites, Whiteboards, Shared Desktop, execute digital contracts, send video mail messages, record presentations, integrate with the largest social media sites, access Google docs, calendar or contacts, and substantially more....all from a tablet.
"This embodies the paradigm shift that I have been envisioning for years," said Brian Weiner, Chairman of NxtGenTV, "The power of having six people join live in a face-to-face meeting without the limitation of expensive dedicated conference room hardware or even a computer or laptop is revolutionary. In a heartbeat, the business meeting has been unchained from restrictive physical constraints and opened to a vast new world of possibility."
"We have just changed the face of mobile business forever," added communication industry innovator and veteran, Kevin Bennis, CEO of NxtGenTV(TM). "The impact of this technology working seamlessly on the Xoom, Streak or Galaxy is incalculable. The freedom of schedule opportunities that this brings to the business world is a market changer."
It is projected that the new NetConference technology will work on Motorola Xoom, Archos Tablets, Dell Streak, Samsung Galaxy Tab, LG G-Slate, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Acer Liquid 5, Acer Eee Pad, HTC Flyer and the MSI Tablets. This soon to be released Android app allows full conference room meetings in the palm of your hand for a fraction of the cost of older business models and systems.
"This first of its kind technology from NxtGenTV will create a massive shift in the behavior of top level executives and their ability to fit every meeting and collaborative opportunity into their already exhaustive schedules, stated Lead Director of NxtGenTV and Vice Chairman of Korn Ferry, Dennis Carey. "I had never seen anything like it. The power of this new platform is vast, and the new wave of interactivity that it ushers in will change the course of business practices globally."
About NetConference powered by NxtGenTV:
NetConference(TM) - Your Office in the Cloud(TM) features software that facilitates shared video on demand, shared documents, shared desktop and multi-user white board functionality to accelerate the collaborative process in the conference space. NetConference(TM) - Your Office in the Cloud(TM) is priced at $29.99, well below the competition, and offers numerous features the competition doesn't offer including digital signature, integration with Google apps/social networks and office tools in the cloud.
http://www.NetConference.com
info(at)nxtgen(dot)tv
CONTACT:
Brian Weiner
323-465-1155
brian@illusionfactory.com
SOURCE NetConference
NetConference
Web Site: http://www.NetConference.com
Shop4Tech.com Offers Their Biggest Discount Ever on All Blank Media and Media Accessories
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Posted on April 11, 2011 at 5:14:01 AM
Shop4Tech.com Offers Their Biggest Discount Ever on All Blank Media and Media Accessories
MONTCLAIR, Calif., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Shop4Tech.com, a leading online retailer of blank Blu-ray media and media accessories, is spring cleaning and everything must go! To clear out their stockroom for new items,Shop4Tech.com is offeringtheir biggest discount ever on blank media and media accessories.
For a limited time, Shop4Tech.com will be offering 22% off all purchases of their top-of-the-line blank media and media accessories when coupon code VIP22 is entered upon checkout. Shop4Tech.com's wide selection of blank media includes Blu-ray BD-R and BD-RE media, DVD-R and DVD-RW media, and CD-R/W discs. Their media accessories include DVD cases, jewel cases, VCD cases, CD/DVD sleeves, CD/DVD labeling supplies, and more.
Shop4Tech.com's house brand of Blu-ray blank media, Blaze, features massive storage capacity - up to 25GB - and blazingly fast transfer rates. In addition to their extraordinary 22% off discount, Shop4Tech.com is offering an additional gift of a free CD marker with any blank media or media accessories purchase of $35 or more.
Shop4Tech.com specializes in extremely speedy processing and shipping. All orders are usually processed and shipped on the same day they are placed. In addition, all products come with a 30-day full money back satisfaction guarantee and a six-month satisfaction guarantee for replacement.
To take advantage of these one-of-a-kind savings, enter coupon code VIP22 for 22% off all blank media and media accessories. This limited time offer is only valid April 11 - April 17, 2011.
Shop4Tech.com always offers free shipping on all orders within the continental USA. For additional information call 866-907-3626 or visit http://www.Shop4Tech.com.
About Shop4Tech.com:
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in beautiful Southern California, Shop4Tech.com are experts in the area of optical storage. A thriving CD-R/DVD-R and consumer electronics e-retailer, Shop4Tech.com is dedicated to providing the best value and most pleasurable online experience for all recordable and electronics needs including blank DVDs, DVD cases, many inexpensive blank CD choices, CD cases, Blu-ray media, high-quality replacement/compatible inkjet cartridges and toner cartridges. Whether it's for individual, corporate or governmental use, Shop4Tech.com has the best solution at the lowest prices.
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CONTACT: Shop4Tech, 1-866-907-3626
Web Site: http://www.shop4tech.com
MONTCLAIR, Calif., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Shop4Tech.com, a leading online retailer of blank Blu-ray media and media accessories, is spring cleaning and everything must go! To clear out their stockroom for new items,Shop4Tech.com is offeringtheir biggest discount ever on blank media and media accessories.
For a limited time, Shop4Tech.com will be offering 22% off all purchases of their top-of-the-line blank media and media accessories when coupon code VIP22 is entered upon checkout. Shop4Tech.com's wide selection of blank media includes Blu-ray BD-R and BD-RE media, DVD-R and DVD-RW media, and CD-R/W discs. Their media accessories include DVD cases, jewel cases, VCD cases, CD/DVD sleeves, CD/DVD labeling supplies, and more.
Shop4Tech.com's house brand of Blu-ray blank media, Blaze, features massive storage capacity - up to 25GB - and blazingly fast transfer rates. In addition to their extraordinary 22% off discount, Shop4Tech.com is offering an additional gift of a free CD marker with any blank media or media accessories purchase of $35 or more.
Shop4Tech.com specializes in extremely speedy processing and shipping. All orders are usually processed and shipped on the same day they are placed. In addition, all products come with a 30-day full money back satisfaction guarantee and a six-month satisfaction guarantee for replacement.
To take advantage of these one-of-a-kind savings, enter coupon code VIP22 for 22% off all blank media and media accessories. This limited time offer is only valid April 11 - April 17, 2011.
Shop4Tech.com always offers free shipping on all orders within the continental USA. For additional information call 866-907-3626 or visit http://www.Shop4Tech.com.
About Shop4Tech.com:
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in beautiful Southern California, Shop4Tech.com are experts in the area of optical storage. A thriving CD-R/DVD-R and consumer electronics e-retailer, Shop4Tech.com is dedicated to providing the best value and most pleasurable online experience for all recordable and electronics needs including blank DVDs, DVD cases, many inexpensive blank CD choices, CD cases, Blu-ray media, high-quality replacement/compatible inkjet cartridges and toner cartridges. Whether it's for individual, corporate or governmental use, Shop4Tech.com has the best solution at the lowest prices.
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Shop4Tech.com
CONTACT: Shop4Tech, 1-866-907-3626
Web Site: http://www.shop4tech.com