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Panasonic's New Full-High Definition(*1) Mobile Camera Is Built With a Rugged Body, But Easy-to-Use Design

New Panasonic HM-TA20 Features a 3.0-inch Touch LCD Encased in a Mobile Camera that is Waterproof, Shockproof and Dustproof(*2)

SECAUCUS, N.J., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announces the new HM-TA20, full-High Definition(*1) mobile camera, which has a rugged design that is waterproof to approximately 10 feet, shockproof to approximately 5 feet and dustproof(*2), and with the Night View Mode - it shoots exceptional video and photos, even in low-lighting. The Panasonic HM-TA20's small and compact size, combined with tough exterior, make this the ultimate video camera when it comes to portability. Plus, with a large, 3.0-inch Touch LCD, the HM-TA20 is easy and intuitive to use.

"Panasonic is excited to bring some versatility to the shoot-and-share category of mobile camera cameras, and with the HM-TA20, we're adding rugged features, allowing consumers to take this compact camera underwater to ten feet, or even for everyday use without the fear of dropping or exposing it to dust," said Chris Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "Plus with the new 3.0-inch touch-screen, it's incredibly intuitive to use to shoot full-High Definition videos and extremely crisp still photos."

The Panasonic HM-TA20 shoots in full-HD 1920 x 1080 videos, and records in the MPEG-4 AVC file format (MP4), which is convenient for editing images with a computer and uploading files to the Internet. The HM-TA20 includes an integrated USB terminal in its compact body and after editing images within the camera, the user simply connects the camera to a computer and the built-in software, which must be installed first, will then always launch automatically upon connection. The HM-TA20 can also be used as a web camera, for online video chatting. Additionally, extended voice recording is also possible, for recording and storing sounds.

The HM-TA20 will automatically prompt the new Nigh Video Mode feature when it recognize dark shooting conditions and enable shooting at a frame rate of 1/15 width, which helps shoot high-quality video and still photos, even in dimly lit conditions.

Other features of the Panasonic HM-TA20, include:

    --  An included tripod stand, making it easy to take self-portraits
    --  4x digital zoom
    --  Capability of 8-megapixel still photos
    --  E.I.S (Electrical Image Stabilizer) during video recording
    --  Panasonic's iA model for automatic settings
    --  Face Detection
    --  One-touch button for easy recording 1-button simple operation for easy
        recording
    --  Simultaneous Voice recording (Linear PCM) with still pictures
    --  The ability to cut a photo from a video(*3)
    --  Three recording effects: sepia/monochrome/soft skin
    --  Voice recording with stereo microphones
    --  Direct connection to high-definition TVs with an HDMI cable

Panasonic also announces today the HM-TA2, which is also a compact and mobile camera with the same features, except it is not waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. Like the HM-TA20, the HM-TA2 features the Night View Mode, a large 3.0-inch LCD for easy and intuitive Touch Operation for controls such as, play, record, stop, zoom, and also settings such as edit and - all accessible with the touch of a finger.

The Panasonic HM-TA20 and HM-TA2 will be available in June 2011 and pricing will be announced approximately 30 days prior to shipping. The HM-TA20 will be available in orange, while the HM-TA2 will be available in red, white and dark grey. For more information on Panasonic camcorders, please visit: http://www.panasonic.com/dvc.

*1 1920 pixels in the horizontal direction and 1080 pixels in the vertical direction.

*2 Waterproof: IEC60529 IPX8; Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

Shockproof: Anti-shock performance complies with "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" of the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm, at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices). The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m onto 3 cm thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied). This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

Dustproof: IEC60529 IP5X.

*3 The size of the cutout still image is the same as that of the video image.

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady (Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

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

DediPower Managed Hosting Provides Powerful Platform For E-Learning Specialists

READING, England, April 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - For Skills Ltd Experiences 50% Annual Growth as Reputation for
Reliability and Excellence Grows

    Cloud and Managed Hosting expert, DediPower, provides the reliable
hosting platform used by For Skills Limited to deliver innovative web-based
learning resources to schools, colleges and private companies wishing to
implement and manage online learning.

    Designing and supplying assessment, monitoring and management software
and tools, ForSkills has a growing reputation for learning excellence working
with award winning educational facilities.

    DediPower provides ForSkills with the resilient server infrastructure,
flexible systems architecture and dedicated management and support it needs
to deliver its 'always on' learning platforms 24/7.

    ForSkills Commercial Director, Carl Gibson comments, "Educationalists,
with real experience at the 'chalk face', our team at ForSkills uses their
understanding and knowledge of the market, to design solutions that are
flexible and customisable. We understand that trust and reliability is
crucial for all those involved. For this reason, we chose DediPower, a
no-compromise, proven hosting partner that provides optimised high
performance solutions that never let us down. Consequently, we now have a
strong track record for excellence and reliability - which has definitely
contributed to our 50% annual growth and continued commercial success."

    With more educational establishments switching on to the teaching,
administrative and collaborative benefits associated with modern e-learning
methods, ForSkills is seeing huge demand for its Entry Level 1- Level 3
online assessment and skills suite that covers the core subjects - English,
Maths and ICT. Consequently, ForSkills' infrastructure also has to support
large traffic spikes, particularly at the beginning of each academic year.

    Gibson explains, "A scalable platform is vital for us. DediPower ensures
that we have the capacity to accommodate large volumes of users - which can
regularly reach many thousands at a time. They can also ramp up capacity
quickly to accommodate the massive surges that occur particularly during
traditional assessment periods."

    Chris Miller, CEO of DediPower, states, "E-learning is now a prerequisite
for modern teaching environments. As well as improving provision and to help
public funding go further, ForSkills also enables private organisations to
manage and distribute skills information and resources more efficiently. We
are delighted that DediPower's 'passion for support ' is actively helping
ForSkills to deliver education to anyone, anywhere, at anytime - making
access to skills development available to a wider cross section of the
population."

Source: DediPower Managed Hosting Ltd

DediPower Contact: Amanda Hawkins, DediPower Managed Hosting, Tel: +44(0)870-252-3600, E-mail: info@dedipower.com; Press Contact: Claire Hutchison, Ccgroup, Tel: +44(0)118-920-7650, E-mail: dedipower@ccgrouppr.com

KEMP Announces the First Server Load Balancing Appliance, Specifically Designed for Microsoft Exchange 2010

KEMP's LoadMaster Exchange comes pre-configured and ready to deploy for instant redundancy and high availability of critical Exchange 2010 services

YAPHANK, N.Y., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KEMP Technologies today announced the availability of its new LoadMaster Exchange (LM-Exchange)server load balancing and application delivery appliance. The newest member of its family of affordable load balancers, the KEMP LoadMaster Exchange is designed to address high-availability and scalability demands of Microsoft Exchange 2010 deployments for businesses up to 250 users. 

While all of KEMP's server load balancing and application delivery controller (ADCs) products currently support and are approved by Microsoft's Exchange Server 2010 qualification program for hardware and software load balancers, the LM-Exchange is the first product of its kind that was specifically designed and purpose-built for Microsoft's Exchange 2010. "For the smaller business that may not be familiar with load balancing technology, ease-of-use and speed of deployment was our top priority in the design and development of this product," said Peter Melerud, vice president of product management at KEMP. "For the vast majority of smaller enterprises, which will consolidate the primary Exchange 2010 server roles onto a pair of servers, the LM-Exchange can be deployed in less than five minutes, providing instant redundancy and high-availability for client access server (CAS) and other critical Exchange 2010 services."

The LM-Exchange supports up to 13 virtual services and six real (physical) servers. To simplify installation, the LM-Exchange is pre-configured and optimized for the most commonly deployed Exchange 2010 server roles. Moreover, the appliance is designed out-of-the-box to support Outlook Web Access, Outlook Anywhere and ActiveSync. The LM-Exchange will include all the key functionality that the typical Exchange 2010 deployment will require, including distribution of Exchange 2010 traffic load across and up to six servers, CAS server affinity (persistence), SSL offload and application service and server hardware health checking with automatic failover upon detection of outages. The LM-Exchange scales to support up to 250 Exchange 2010 users, with performance capacity of 920Mbps of layer-seven (L7) throughput, SSL offload of up to 200TPS and can support up to 25,000 L7 connections per second. 

The LM-Exchange is currently available for shipping and has an MSRP of $1,590 including first-year hardware maintenance and support. 

About KEMP Technologies

KEMP Technologies is a leader in affordable server load balancer appliances and application delivery controllers tailored to meet the needs of businesses that rely on the Internet for e-commerce and business-critical applications. KEMP helps companies rapidly grow their business with 24/7 high-availability, better web infrastructure performance, scalability and secure operations - while streamlining IT costs.

Thousands of KEMP LoadMaster products are in use today to improve customer satisfaction by accelerating user access to business-critical web applications. Service providers also rely upon KEMP products to enable fast time-to-market and cost-effective operations for new and existing managed services.

KEMP's highly affordable LoadMaster products include Layers 4-7 load balancing, content switching, server persistence, SSL offload/acceleration, and application front-end capabilities (caching, compression, intrusion prevention system), plus one full year of product support - delivering industry leading price/performance value.

The company is headquartered in Yaphank, New York. For more information, visit http://www.KEMPtechnologies.com, or call at +1 631-345-5292.

Application delivery solutions are known as application delivery controllers (ADC), server load balancers (SLB), application front-end devices (AFE), web switches, content switches and application switches.

Press Contact:
Fran Bosecker
Vantage Communications for KEMP Technologies
(845) 536-1416
fbosecker@pr-vantage.com

Peter Melerud
KEMP Technologies
pmelerud@kemptechnologies.com

SOURCE  KEMP Technologies

KEMP Technologies

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

Bring Your Living Room to Life With Altec Lansing's New Octiv 650 Speaker System

The Octiv 650 Transforms Any Space into an Oasis of Ambient Sound and Visual Stimulation

MILFORD, Pa., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Today, audio innovator Altec Lansing introduced the new Octiv 650 docking speaker system for the iPhone and iPod Touch, marrying minimalist design with powerful performance.  Destined to be an integral piece for any living space, the Octiv 650 delivers broad spectrum audio while displaying full screen video from an iPhone or iPod Touch on a TV screen. Utilizing Altec Lansing's free Music Mood app, users can unwind with a number of soothing pre-loaded videos and sounds.

"The living room is often used as the hub for entertaining and relaxing.  With the new Octiv 650, we've created the ultimate sound system to create the perfect environment for any occasion," said Steve Schlangen, Altec Lansing product manager.  "The clear, balanced sound quality that Altec Lansing is known for is combined with the Octiv 650's video out capabilities to create an ambiance that no other home component system can match."

Fusion of Sound and Design

With discreet lines and a flat front panel, the unique wedge shape provides room-filling, crystal clear sound without taking up much space.  Powerful, well balanced audio is delivered through two 3" full-range drivers and a nested 4" subwoofer for deep bass. The attractive yet simple design blends seamlessly with almost any decor.

To enjoy streaming video with immersive audio, users can watch full screen Netflix(TM) movies and YouTube(TM) videos on a television from an iPhone or iPod Touch using the Octiv 650 component and composite video out jacks while enjoying superior sound quality.  For greater song selection and to further expand home theater versatility, a second audio device can be added through the auxiliary input.  A full-featured remote lets users control the audio and navigate their device from across the room.  To help ensure a call is never missed, the Octiv 650 automatically pauses when a call is received on an iPhone.

Set the Mood

No matter what the desired mood, the Octiv 650 can help set the tone with Altec Lansing's free Music Mood app.  Users can watch and listen to a number of serene videos and sounds such as a crackling fireplace or a calming river stream with the app's Ambient Sound and Visual Library.  For additional customization, the user can pair each video to their audio counterpart and let the full package work its magic.

Also included within the Music Mood app is a graphic equalizer (EQ).  From basic and preset options to a more advanced seven-band graphic EQ, customized sound can be saved and accessed at the user's discretion.

Availability and Pricing

The Altec Lansing Octiv 650 will be available in May 2011 at http://www.alteclansing.com in black and slate. MSRP is $199.95.

About Altec Lansing

For more than 70 years Altec Lansing has been viewed as one of the world's most valuable and innovative audio brands and boasts a unique history of innovation that includes the introduction of first talkie film speakers, the first iPod docking station and the first "Works with iPhone" speaker system. Altec Lansing makes a wide range of audio systems for the home and office; a line of headphones for personal listening; and the popular line of inMotion speaker systems for portable digital players. Altec Lansing LLC is headquartered in Milford, PA.

Connect with the Altec Lansing team on the following social media sites:

http://www.facebook.com/AltecLansingOfficial

http://twitter.com/AltecLansing

http://www.flickr.com/AltecLansingOfficial

http://www.youtube.com/AltecLive

SOURCE  Altec Lansing

Altec Lansing

CONTACT: Robin Theis, MWW Group, +1-212-827-3778, rtheis@mww.com; or Angel Barnard, Altec Lansing, +1-570-296-1339, angel.barnard@alteclansing.com

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

Stroz Friedberg Launches Early Case Assessment Tool

Firm's 'First Glance' technology increases document review efficiency

NEW YORK, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Stroz Friedberg, LLC, a leading global digital risk management and investigations firm, today announced the launch of First Glance, an early case assessment (ECA) tool. First Glance is the first of a new suite of analytical applications that will enhance Stroz Review, the firm's e-discovery platform.

The suite, Stroz First Analytics, will consist of three tools aimed at quickly isolating the critical documents needed to support litigation: early case assessment, communication pattern analysis and sentiment analysis. By decreasing the time spent on document review, Stroz First Analytics will help litigation teams reduce the significant costs often required for document review.

First Glance is a tool used prior to traditional processing and case review. Specifically, it provides early visibility into the documents of a large collection of electronically stored information (ESI), which includes information stored on flash drives, personal computers, corporate networks and email systems.

The tool will provide:

    --  Visual mapping. First Glance is based on a concept and clustering
        technology in which key search words are used to produce visual maps
        which display groups of documents based on their relevance to the
        investigation. This allows litigation teams to efficiently cull out
        immaterial files that would likely slow the in-depth review process.

    --  Alternate keyword generation. First Glance's natural language processing
        engine "reads" the corpus of ESI and suggests alternative keywords that
        return more relevant results. These keyword sets are built on the proven
        artificial intelligence powers of the tool's engine, rather than
        pre-determined word association capabilities, speeding the reviewer's
        identification of the most important, or "hot," documents.

    --  Foldering and document culling. First Glance enables examiners to sort
        and folder large sets of data to identify and isolate essential
        documents for a streamlined analysis. At legal counsel's choosing, First
        Glance seamlessly transmits all foldering decisions onward into the
        Stroz Review platform. Unlike other ECA tools, Stroz Friedberg's system
        is integrated, meaning there is no export of data from the First Glance
        platform into a separate processing and hosting system.

"Using cutting-edge text analytics, First Glance will significantly enhance our clients' ability to understand evidence in their cases much earlier in the process than with traditional document review," said Co-President Eric Friedberg. "With the addition of Stroz First Analytics to Stroz Review, our clients now have the opportunity to make wiser actions sooner, and this will ultimately translate to lower litigation costs."

For more information about Stroz Friedberg and its comprehensive Stroz Review offering, including First Glance, please visit: http://www.strozfriedberg.com.

About Stroz Friedberg, LLC

Stroz Friedberg is a leading global digital risk management and investigations firm. The company specializes in digital forensics, electronic discovery, data breach and cybercrime response, and business intelligence and traditional investigations. Working at the cutting edge of technology, law and behavioral science, Stroz Friedberg provides technical assistance and strategic advice to help clients effectively manage electronic information. Learn more about the firm's capabilities and experience at http://www.strozfriedberg.com.

Contacts: Pamela Siegel (PSiegel@StrozFriedberg.com; +1-212-981-6546)Hanna Stewart Lamb (Hanna.Stewart@Edelman.com; +1-212-704-8186)

SOURCE  Stroz Friedberg, LLC

Stroz Friedberg, LLC

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

Daily Burn, Inc. Launches First of Its Kind, One-Step Food Tracking App, Meal Snap(TM)

App Helps Deliver Better Awareness of Daily Consumption With Just One Photo

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DailyBurn(TM), a leading health and fitness solution, today made a significant step forward in helping millions of people overcome one of the biggest barriers to living a healthy lifestyle - being aware of what is consumed on a daily basis. With the launch of Meal Snap(TM), DailyBurn has created the first app on the market that takes just one step. Users simply take a photo with their iPhone® camera of the food or drink they intend to eat and Meal Snap does everything else automatically.

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"We've heard from members over the years that calorie counting can be time consuming and harder for some of our users to sustain over time," said Andy Smith, CEO, Daily Burn, Inc. "We knew we had to come up with a solution--one that provides people the simplest way possible for them to become aware of what they put into their body and understand their daily consumption. Meal Snap is the ultimate in simplicity. You take the picture, Meal Snap does the rest."

Meal Snap's unique ease of use gives it the ability to be integrated seamlessly into a user's lifestyle. Once a photo is taken of the food or beverage, the app does all the work, while the user enjoys his or her meal. Here's how it works:

    --  Users take a picture of the food or beverage they are about to consume.
    --  The image is uploaded to the Meal Snap database where Meal Snap
        automatically identifies the food.
    --  Within minutes the app sends an alert directly to the user's phone
        providing a range of the calories for the meal photographed;
    --  Though not required, users also have the option of entering a caption
        under the photo before sending.
    --  For those who want to reveal what they've eaten with friends and
        family--healthy or sinful--they can choose to share images of foods
        they've consumed by having the app post to Facebook, Twitter and
        FourSquare.
    --  Meal Snap can also act as a food diary. From the day the app is
        installed, users can review the photo log and visually keep track of
        their diet.

"Meal Snap is a great new addition to the DailyBurn portfolio," said Christian Oliver, long-time DailyBurn user.  "I'm excited about its application for both experienced calorie counters looking for a quick and simple way to track, as well as for individuals who are just beginning to monitor their intake. I believe that its quick response time and simplicity will promote continued use and overall caloric awareness."

DailyBurn has three additional, popular apps--Calorie, Workout and Fitness Companion(TM), FoodScanner(TM) and Push-up Wars(TM)--all of which have ranked in the top five in their respective categories on iTunes. To learn more about this easy, fun way to track what you eat, log onto http://www.mealsnap.com.  Meal Snap can be purchased on iTunes for $2.99.

DailyBurn is operated by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. ("Mindspark"), a leading developer of online social and entertainment destinations and an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI).

About Daily Burn, Inc.

DailyBurn.com is the premier fitness social network for detailed tracking, online accountability and motivation. DailyBurn, with a few of the most popular apps in the healthcare and fitness category on iTunes, motivates both health seekers and fitness enthusiasts to achieve better fitness results in less time. Launched in 2007, DailyBurn is part of the Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc., an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI). For more information, visit http://www.DailyBurn.com.

About Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc.

Mindspark, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), is home to some of the most popular and engaging brands on the Web. It features more than 50 digital products that reach a global audience in excess of 100 million unique visitors each month, including social and entertainment destinations Zwinky®, IWON®, Excite®, Retrogamer(TM), and GirlSense®, and fun and interactive products that enable users to creatively express themselves online including Webfetti(TM), My FunCards(TM), SmileyCentral®, Smiley Creator(TM), MyWebFace(TM), Cursor Mania(TM), and Popular Screensavers(TM).

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CONTACT: Emily Florin, Mindspark Interactive Network, +1-914-826-2161; Jaimen Sfetko, Text 100, +1-212-871-5568

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

Panasonic Announces New Dual Cameras with an Easy-To-Hold Vertical Design, Optimal for Shooting High-Quality Still and Video Images

New HX-WA10 is waterproof(*1) with full-High Definition video capabilities and features a seamless transition to shoot high-resolution still photos

SECAUCUS, N.J., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic announced today three new Dual Cameras, the HX-WA10, the HX-DC10 and the HX-DC1, all which have an easy-to-hold vertical design, making it easy and seamless to shoot full-High Definition videos (1920 x 1080) or photos - without having to switch between the two settings as there are separate video/photo capture buttons. The HX-WA10 is waterproof down to approximately 10 feet(*1) making it extremely versatile, and the HX-WA10 and HX-DC10 models include Panasonic's Backside Illumination (BSI) technology, which allows for optimal shooting in dimly-lit conditions.

Panasonic's three new Dual Camera models record video in the MPEG-4 AVC file format (MP4), which is convenient for uploading images to the Internet or editing on a computer. Beyond the full-HD video capabilities, the HX-WA10 and HX-DC10 also offer 16-megapixel still photos, while the HX-DC1 takes 14-megapixel photos - resulting in high-quality images. All three models can take 2-megapixel still photos while shooting full-HD videos. Despite being compact in size, all three models have a powerful 5x optical zoom, giving the user more range when shooting video and photos.

"Panasonic understands that consumers want a camera that will easily take still and video images, but they don't want to sacrifice quality or portability, so with the new line of Dual Cameras, we're providing easy-to-use models that can shoot full-HD video and high-resolution photos," said Chris Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "Even more, the HX-WA10 is waterproof, and with its unique vertical design, the Dual Camera is easy to carry and hold - making it extremely versatile for all different shooting environments."

Other features of the three new Panasonic Dual Camera models include:

    --  2.6-inch wide LCD monitor for the HX-WA10, and 3.0-inch wide LCD monitor
        for the HX-DC10 and HX-DC1
    --  Electrical Image Stabilizer to help limit blurry videos
    --  Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto) mode
    --  Face Detection
    --  Stereo microphones for clear audio recording
    --  Mini HDMI Terminal for enjoying even more beautiful Full-HD resolution

The new models will be available in June 2011 in the following color options: HX-WA10 in black, orange, blue; HX-DC10 in black; and HX-DC1 in white, pink and dark grey. Pricing will be announced approximately 30 days prior to shipping. For more information on Panasonic camcorders, please visit: http://www.panasonic.com/dvc.

*1 Waterproof: IEC60529 IPX8. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady (Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

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

The Innovation Leader in Cellular Amplifiers, Cellphone-Mate Inc., Ships First and Only FCC Approved 4G/AWS Amplifier

Reconfigurable AWS amplifier boosts the range and reception on calls on the AWS band.

FREMONT, Calif., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellphone-Mate Inc., one of the leading providers of cell phone amplifiers and accessories, today announced that they are now shipping the industry's first and only aftermarket FCC Approved 4G/AWS (Advanced Wireless Service) band bidirectional amplifier, the SureCall(TM) CM2100 62db.  Designed for in-building use, this amplifier further secures the company's position as a technology leader in the aftermarket amplifier industry.

"We are proud of keeping with our first-to-market tradition by delivering this product to the rapidly growing 4G market," said Hongtao Zhan, Cellphone-Mate CEO.  "This is just one of many new products we are announcing in 2011 for the 4G market.  And we deliver on our promises. "

Reasonably priced for the average consumer, the SureCall CM2100 62 dB improves data and voice service for all carriers that are on the AWS band.  Including features such as independently adjustable uplink and downlinks, the CM2100 62db includes a low heat and low noise design complimented by a stylish metal casing.  Examples of current U.S. carriers using the AWS band include T-Mobile and MetroPCS networks.  ATT noted one of the reasons they are acquiring T-Mobile, pending regulatory approval, is that they intend to pair its 700 MHz spectrum with T-Mobile's AWS spectrum to cover nearly 95% of the US population with 4G service. 

The product will be covered by Cellphone-Mate's industry exclusive two year manufacturer's warranty.  All Cellphone-Mate products are available from their authorized resellers and distributors.

About Cellphone-Mate Incorporated

Cellphone-Mate Inc. - the innovation leader in cellular amplifier technology - specializes in design and manufacturing of cell phone signal amplifiers and accessories.  These amplifiers dramatically improve cell phone communications for businesses, homes and mobile settings.  The SureCall(TM) flagship product line of FCC-approved signal amplifiers boost the range and reception of almost any call and/or data.  Founded in 2001 and based in the Silicon Valley, Cellphone-Mate is an industry leader with multiple patents pending on their superior signal amplifier technology.  The company continues to develop innovative new products that address the changing needs of all types of cellular and mobile broadband users.  For more information, visit http://www.cellphone-mate.com .

SOURCE  Cellphone-Mate Inc.

Cellphone-Mate Inc.

CONTACT: Diana James-Cairns, Marketing, Cellphone-Mate Inc., 888-365-MATE (6283), Diana@Cellphone-Mate.com

Web Site: http://www.cellphone-mate.com

PopCap Games Launches New Games Label

DUBLIN, April 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Casual Games Leader Creates "4th & Battery" Design Center to Develop
Experimental Social and Mobile Games

    PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the
formation of 4th & Battery(TM) (http://www.4thandbattery.com), a new
experimental label where PopCap's designers and developers have free reign to
create smaller, simpler, and sometimes edgier games without the typical
constraints of an established global games publisher. Named after the
Seattle, Washington intersection where PopCap's Seattle headquarters are
located, 4th & Battery today introduced its first game, Unpleasant Horse(TM).

    "4th & Battery is a pressure valve intended to keep our heads from
exploding," explained Ed Allard, Executive Vice President of Studios at
PopCap. "The PopCap brand has become closely associated with ultra-high
quality, polish and attention to detail - which is a great thing. But our
standard game development process is therefore long and involved, and doesn't
really accommodate all of the creativity pumping through our collective
veins. 4th & Battery gives us a way to quickly try really strange or marginal
ideas, and to give our designers a safe area to hone their chops."

    4th & Battery is expected to produce several games per year, primarily
small-scale, arcade-style games for platforms ranging from PC to Facebook(R)
and iPhone. Unlike PopCap's traditional franchises, some of the content
emanating from 4th & Battery, including its initial launch title Unpleasant
Horse, will be aimed at mature audiences.

    "4th & Battery is a purely experimental, creative label with none of the
typical concerns like schedules, profitability, or even target audience. It's
kind of the video game equivalent of B-sides or short films," explained Jason
Kapalka, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at PopCap. "Expect weirdness."

    The first game from 4th & Battery, Unpleasant Horse, was announced today.
Players take on the role of - wait for it! - a strikingly unpleasant horse
that sports wings and advances through the game by destroying small birds and
landing on more pleasant horses from above. Landing atop other horses enables
the player to force them earthward into a perpetual meat grinder for extra
points and special bonuses. Available later this month for the iPhone and
iPod touch through the Apple App Store, Unpleasant Horse will be available
for free.

    About 4th & Battery

    4th and Battery is located in a secret druidic chamber below one of
Seattle's largest public parks. Small groups of PopCap(R) game developers
gather there when the stars are right to let their imaginations run wild. The
results can be alarming.

    About PopCap

    PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of
casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all
ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle,
Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than
400 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul,
Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion
times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship franchise, Bejeweled(R), has
sold more than 50 million units.

    The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at
http://www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its
licensors and may be registered in some countries. Facebook(R) is a
registered trademark of Facebook Inc. Other company and product names used
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the
benefit of those owners.

   
    PR Contacts:

    International:
    Cathy Orr
    corr@popcap.com
    +353-1-646 8107

Source: PopCap Games International

PR Contacts: International: Cathy Orr, corr@popcap.com

Viking Modular Solutions(TM) Delivers Record Enterprise Server Performance With Next Generation SATADIMM Solid State Drives (SSD)

Showcasing at Storage Networking World (SNW) 2011, Viking Modular SATADIMM enables 1.4M IOPS in Enterprise 1U servers, delivering 3x the performance and capacity levels of traditional hard drive form factor SSDs

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Modular Solutions(TM), a leading global provider and manufacturer of innovative DRAM technology and Solid State Drive solutions, today announced the release of its next generation SATADIMM.  Viking Modular's SATADIMM provides the highest-capacity, highest-performance Solid State Drive (SSD) in the smallest form factor on the market today.  Leveraging the form factor of DDR3 DIMMs and the non-volatile capabilities of SSDs, SATADIMM enables enterprise servers to take advantage of its innovative small footprint to drive significantly increased performance per server or "per U".  Viking Modular will demonstrate the product's unique capabilities at Storage Networking World in Santa Clara, California, April 4-7, 2011, at Booth # 517.

Available in both 25mm and 18.75mm (VLP) heights in the industry standard 240-PIN DDR3 form factor, Viking Modular's SATADIMM has the same Bill of Materials (BOM) as a 2.5 inch SSD but with 75% less footprint, greatly enhancing the quantity of SSDs that can be supported within a 1U server.  Utilizing the enterprise-class SATADIMM, 1U servers can produce 1.4M Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) and up to 3x the capacity and overall performance levels compared to current industry standard servers deployed with traditional SSDs.

"At Viking Modular we seek to address the real world challenges of system designers and IT departments who need increasing levels of flexibility, power and performance in their server or storage infrastructure," said Adrian Proctor, Vice President of Marketing for Viking Modular Solutions.  "Our SATADIMM products were designed with this in mind, allowing increased performance and capacity within the existing footprint.  SATADIMM has the potential to change the way enterprise OEMs design their servers and will greatly influence the overall server market."

Viking Modular's SATADIMM products derive power from any available DDR3 socket, providing a high-performance SSD boost even when hard drive bays are full.  SATADIMM delivers sustained performance up to 60,000 IOPS Random Reads and Writes with a transfer speed of 520MB/s, and it supports both 6Gb SATA and SAS interfaces.  The SATADIMM family of products is ideal for enterprise markets that utilize systems such as blade servers, smaller 1U rackmount servers, storage bridge bays (SBB) and AdvancedTCA blades (ATCA).

Viking Modular Solutions is a technology division of Sanmina-SCI Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider.  The two companies have established a legacy of providing Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) customers with innovative technological development, industry certified manufacturing facilities and the benefits of a global supply chain with long standing, strategic partnerships.

About Viking Modular Solutions

Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, Viking Modular Solutions is focused on developing and delivering high technology solutions that optimize the value and performance of our customers' applications in the Network Infrastructure, Embedded, Defense & Aerospace and Enterprise markets.  Viking Modular Solutions has been providing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with industry leading design, engineering, product support and customer service for more than 20 years.  For more information, visit http://www.vikingmodular.com.

About Sanmina-SCI

Sanmina-SCI Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading electronics contract manufacturer serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market.  Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to OEMs primarily in the communications, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, enterprise computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors.  Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.  More information regarding the company is available at http://www.sanmina-sci.com.

Sanmina-SCI Safe Harbor Statement

The foregoing, including the discussion regarding the Company's future prospects, contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the electronics industry, particularly in the principal industry sectors served by the Company, changes in customer requirements and in the volume of sales principal customers, the ability of Sanmina-SCI to effectively assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions, and competition and technological change.  The Company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors, including factors set forth in our Company's Annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

© Sanmina-SCI Corporation.  Viking Modular Solutions is a trademark of Sanmina-SCI Corporation.  All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Viking Modular Solutions

CONTACT: Tinh Ngo, Director, Marketing Communications, Viking Modular Solutions, +1-949-643-7255, tinh.ngo@vikingmodular.com; or Adrian Proctor, Vice President, Marketing, Viking Modular Solutions, +1-949-643-7255, adrian.proctor@vikingmodular.com

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

The Brauner Company Offers Special Report on Retirement Preparedness and Satisfaction

Bay Area Financial Advisory Team Unveils New Website to Help Investors Focus on Life's Major Transitions

***To hear an interview with Fritz Brauner where he discusses the creation of The Brauner Company and the company's new white paper, visit http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WNqcfmZL.***

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brauner Company, a Bay Area-based independent family-owned financial planning and investment advisory firm, is offering a special report titled Retirement Preparedness and Satisfaction free on their new website, http://www.braunercompany.com. The Brauner Company prides itself on guiding clients through life's transitions and retirement is surely one of life's most important transitions.

Research shows that the amount of preparation for retirement is strongly linked to the degree of satisfaction in retirement. The Brauners believe retirement decisions are too important to make without proper preparation. This special report can help guide the way and is downloadable on their new website (which also showcases Fritz Brauner's photography).

"Researchers have begun to recognize that people who prepare for the mental and emotional transition from work to retirement have greater satisfaction," says Fritz Brauner, President of The Brauner Company. "While financial worries do not disappear during retirement, financial preparedness may help relieve retirees' concerns about outliving their savings and the ability of their investments to generate adequate income," adds Sue Brauner, Vice President of The Brauner Company.

As aging Baby Boomers retire, especially given today's volatile financial markets, they will need to take a holistic approach to planning, considering not only financial preparedness but also physical, emotional and mental preparedness. Downloading and reading the special report can help investors ensure that their financial plan addresses all aspects vital to achieving a positive retirement experience.

About The Brauner Company

The Brauner Company is an independent, family-owned firm dedicated to their clients' well being. Over the last 30 years they have helped hundreds of individuals and families successfully navigate life's financial transitions. The Brauner Company focuses not on just the "numbers," but adopts a holistic process that integrates the financial, emotional, and lifestyle components of their clients' transitions. For a free consultation, call and schedule an exploratory meeting, (650) 574-0800 or visit http://www.braunercompany.com.

The Brauner Company is an SEC Registered Investment Advisory Firm. Securities Offered Through Securities America, Inc. A Registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Fritz Brauner, Registered Principal, California Insurance License Number 0671627. Sue Brauner, Registered Principal, California Insurance License Number 0707989. The Brauner Company and Securities America, Inc. are not under common ownership. Fritz Brauner is SECURITIES LICENSED in 14 states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, MN, MO, NH, NM, NV, NY, OR, WA and WI. Fritz is also Insurance Licensed in AZ, CA, MN, NM, NV, OR and WA. Sue Brauner is SECURITIES LICENSED in 10 states: AZ, CA, FL, MN, MO, NM, NV, OR, WA and WI. Sue is also Insurance Licensed in CA, MN, NM, NV and WA.

SOURCE  The Brauner Company

The Brauner Company

CONTACT: Fritz Brauner or Sue Brauner, both of The Brauner Company, +1-650-574-0800, info@braunercompany.com

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

Cisco Announces Next-Generation Linksys Wireless Routers and Switches

Home Wireless Leader Unveils Sleek New Design with Unmatched Performance for Premium Video, Gaming, and Entertainment Experiences

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Cisco® is continuing its legacy of leadership in home networking with the launch of its new Linksys® E-Series family - a complete suite of powerful and easy-to-use next-generation Wireless-N routers and switches. With Internet video consumption exploding and sales of wireless-enabled products such as tablets and game consoles steadily growing, consumers are seeking greater performance, reliability and simplicity from their home wireless networks.  The new Linksys Wireless-N routers and switches, available today, offer a complete range of options that set a new standard for speed, range, and ease-of-use, while also sporting a visually-appealing new design.

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The new Linksys E-Series lineup includes five routers, each with the latest technology in home wireless for a multitude of home entertainment experiences. The new routers not only provide the performance needed for today's connected home, but also help to future-proof for new and emerging media technologies that are gaining traction with consumers such as Netflix-ready TVs, BluRay players, and game consoles, as well as Cisco's umi telepresence. Designed with faster speeds (up to 450 Mbps*), other key features for select routers in the line include a 3x3 spatial stream configuration for improved coverage, external power amplifiers to maintain signal strength over a greater distance and reduce dead spots, and virtual USB technology** to connect USB printers, storage, and other devices to the network. The full line also boasts a new industrial design that combines sleek contours and advanced functionality - recently earning the prestigious 2011 Red Dot Product Design Award for product design, innovation and quality.

"With more than 70 million routers sold, Linksys brings a decade of leadership and innovation to create products that consumers trust for the best wireless quality, performance and experience," said Simon Fleming-Wood, vice president of marketing, Cisco Consumer Products.  "Our new Linksys line offers an array of solutions for the needs of today's home networking consumer and is optimized for premium video experiences such as those available through Netflix, Hulu, and iTunes."

According to industry research group IDC, only 39% of US homes have wireless, while only 11% are using Wireless-N technology.  Over the next five years Wireless-N adoption is expected to nearly double due to the growth of wireless connected devices such as tablets, smartphones, and Internet-enabled TVs that require the latest wireless technology for optimal performance. (IDC, Worldwide Home Networking 2010-2014 Forecast Update, Doc.# 225479, Nov. 2010)

Cisco Connect Software Enables Easy Setup and Network Management

Each of the Linksys E-Series routers includes the acclaimed Cisco Connect software that enables consumers to set up and manage their wireless home network effortlessly.  Unlike other wireless products that require 20 to 30 complicated steps to set up a single computer, Cisco Connect takes the user through three simple steps from start to finish.  The included Cisco Connect software makes it easy to: 1) add additional devices to the network, 2) set parental controls, 3) provide Internet access for guests on a separate guest network and 4) customize personal security settings such as passwords. Advanced users can also configure and manage their routers via a web browser.

The new routers feature the latest version of Cisco Connect, which now includes an Internet Speed Test that can check the bandwidth and speed of a user's Internet connection.

E-Series Wireless-N Routers

                                        Linksys      Linksys
                            Linksys     E2500         E3200        Linksys
                            E1500       Advanced      High         E4200
                Linksys     Wireless-   Dual-        Performance   Maximum
                E1200       N Router    Band          Dual-        Performance
                Wireless-N  with        Wireless-     Band  N      Dual-Band
    Model       Router      SpeedBoost  N Router      Router       N Router
    SRP         $59.99       $79.99     $99.99      $159.99       $179.99
    Bands      2.4 GHz     2.4 GHz     Simultaneous Simultaneous Simultaneous
                                         Dual-Band      Dual-Band   Dual-Band
                                        2.4 GHz +      2.4 GHz +   2.4 GHz + 5
                                        5 GHz          5 GHz       GHz
                Up to 300    Up to 300
    Speed*      Mbps         Mbps        Up to          Up to       Up to
                                          300 + 300      300 + 300   300 + 450
                                          Mbps           Mbps        Mbps
     Transmit/                                                       2.4 GHz:
     Receive   2 x 2        2 x 3        2 x 2          2x3          2x3
                                                                    5 GHz: 3x3
    Amplifiers Integrated   External      Integrated    External    External
               On-chip      Off-chip     On-chip        Off-chip    Off-chip
                                                         High
                                                         Power      High Power
                                                   4 x   4 x
    Ports        4 x 10/100  4 x 10/100         10/100   Gigabit   4 x Gigabit
                                                        USB         USB
    USB                                                  Shared      Shared
     Features           N/A         N/A            N/A   Storage     Storage
                                                         Virtual     Virtual
                                                         USB**       USB**
                                                                     Media
                                                                     Server
    Parental
     Controls                 Time of Day Access, Domain Blocking

    Customer
     Support                       Award-winning 24/7 support

New Switches Enable Easy Network Expansion and Power Saving Modes

The three new Linksys switches enable faster and simpler wired connections. New features include plug and play of Ethernet-enabled devices, Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization, auto-sensing ports, and power saving features.

Switches

                                                              Linksys SE2800
                   Linksys SE1500     Linksys SE2500 5-Port   8-Port Gigabit
    Model          5-Port             Gigabit Switch          Switch
                  10/100 Switch
    SRP                      $29.99                  $54.99             $74.99
    Ethernet
     Ports/
     Speed               5 x 10/100  5 x Gigabit             8 x Gigabit
    Per Port
     Status LEDs  Yes                Yes                     Yes
    Power Saving   -Cable connect     -Cable connect          -Cable connect
     Features      detection          detection               detection
                                     - Sleep mode            - Sleep mode
    Customer
     Support                       Award-winning 24/7 support

Pricing and Availability

There are eight new products in the Linksys family -- five routers and three switches. The suggested retail prices for the routers range from $59.99 to $179.99.  Prices of the switches range from $29.99 to $74.99. The full line of Linksys routers and switches is available starting today at retailers nationwide or by visiting the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com/store.

About Cisco

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco's vision for the consumer is to enable people to live a connected life that is more personal, more social, and more visual. Further information about Cisco and its full line of consumer products including Linksys, Valet and Flip Video can be found at http://www.linksys.com, http://www.thevalet.com, http://www.theflip.com, and http://www.cisco.com/consumer.

Follow Us:

    --  Become a Cisco Linksys Facebook fan:  http://www.facebook.com/ciscolinksys
    --  Follow us on Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/officiallinksys
    --  Watch us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/officiallinksys
    --  Cisco Consumer Blogs:  http://blogs.cisco.com/consumer

*The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, and might result in lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, environment building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.  To achieve up to 450 Mbps routers must be paired with 3X3 adapters/and or computers.

** May require a software/firmware update available for download at linksys.com/support, planned for availability Summer 2011.

Cisco, the Cisco Logo and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.

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CONTACT: media, Karen Sohl, Cisco, +1-949-823-1578, +1-949-302-3470, mobile, ksohl@cisco.com, Rich Mullikin, CommStrat Public Relations, +1-925-779-9115, +1-925-354-7444, mobile, rich@commstrat.com; analyst, Lisa Soto, Cisco, +1-949-823-4778, lisoto@cisco.com, investor, Mackenzie Banks, Cisco, +1-408-424-3413, macbanks@cisco.com

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

Online Backup Expert KineticD Acquires ROBOBAK, a Leading Provider of Hybrid-Cloud Backup Software

Company Adds Agentless Backup Technology to Extend its Disaster Readiness Solutions to All Digital Assets in Business Networks

TORONTO, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KineticD(TM), the online storage, recovery and access service designed for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that it has completed its acquisition of ROBOBAK(TM), a leading provider of hybrid-cloud backup software for MSPs and the Remote Offices/Branch Offices (ROBO) of small enterprises. The acquisition significantly expands the company's portfolio of SaaS and software offerings that can now accelerate cloud backup and recovery solutions for businesses, MSPs, OEM partners, SMB resellers and small enterprise VARs.

As KineticD extends its offering to resellers, private label partners and over 40,000 users, it has seen a growing demand for disaster readiness solutions that include file servers as well as commonly used server-side applications such as Microsoft® Exchange, SQL Server® and Microsoft® Small Business Server. Additionally, ROBOBAK's agentless backup technology enables centralized disk-to-disk-to-cloud backup solutions across distributed networks with many remote or branch offices. ROBOBAK has a proven track record, leading the industry with critical capabilities for MSPs and ROBO customers including advanced technology for block level data de-duplication, agentless backup capabilities and the ability to keep local copies for rapid recovery and business continuity.

"Through this acquisition, KineticD will expand its reach into new markets and strengthen its position as a leader in providing businesses with the ability to continuously backup, restore, access and share information online from any location," said Jamie Brenzel, CEO and founder of KineticD. "Through the combined strength and experience of the ROBOBAK and KineticD teams, the company will continue to drive innovation and growth."

ROBOBAK's software combined with KineticD's strength in the SaaS market provides unique flexibility for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), IT consultants and large enterprise VARs. The comprehensive solution will provide continuous protection that is non-invasive and ideally suited for use with diverse technologies and the day-to-day operations of business users whether they are onsite, mobile or located in a remote office.

"Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are major resources for IT support to SMBs, and are a major channel for data backup services to this market," said James Bagley, senior analyst at Storage Strategies NOW. "With the acquisition of the technology from ROBOBAK, KineticD is positioned to meet the requirements of MSPs and expand its penetration in this space."

KineticD is in the process of integrating the ROBOBAK technology into its own offering. The capability of agentlessly backing up servers, networks and server side applications will be available to existing KineticD customers and partners before the end of the month. With the close of the acquisition, the majority of the ROBOBAK team becomes part of KineticD and all ROBOBAK day-to-day operations will be uninterrupted.

About KineticD

KineticD(TM) sets a new standard by providing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with the same level of service and protection for irreplaceable digital assets that large enterprises rely on. It delivers comprehensive solutions that enable SMBs to continuously backup, restore, access, and share information online from any location. Its agile, cloud-based services are specifically designed for SMBs that want to activate their digital assets and more efficiently share and collaborate through improved access to information. Founded in 2002, the company's industry-acclaimed Data Deposit Box product delivers advanced, patented technology that is used daily by over 40,000 customers and is supported around the world through an extensive partner network. For a free trial visit http://www.kineticd.com.

About ROBOBAK

ROBOBAK is a complete cloud-based data backup solution for Remote Office/Branch Office (ROBO) backup and recovery. ROBOBAK was designed to empower MSPs, VARs, and enterprise organizations to create public or private cloud disaster recovery solutions that protect critical business data across multiple locations. The ROBOBAK V11 Data Backup Suite is the perfect data protection solution, coupling easy installation with powerful de-duplication, administration and scalability. For more information please visit http://www.robobak.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Heidi Rosenberg
Nadel Phelan
+1-831-440-2405
heidi@nadelphelan.com

SOURCE  KineticD

KineticD

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

The Versatile New Nikon D5100 D-SLR Offers a New Perspective on Creativity

With a New Swing Out Vari-Angle LCD, Full HD Movie and New In-Camera Effects, The Nikon D5100 and ME-1 Stereo Microphone Provide the Tools and Inspiration to Create Stunning Photos and Movies

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon announced the new 16.2-megapixel Nikon D5100 Digital SLR designed for those ready to artistically express themselves and need a versatile camera that can keep pace creatively. The Nikon D5100 D-SLR houses a host of new and innovative features aimed at giving photographers the tools to shatter creative constraints and tell stories with amazing image quality and stunning HD movies.

The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive new 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie recording with full-time autofocus. The 16.2-megapixel D5100 is also the first Nikon D-SLR to provide in-camera effects that can be applied to both photos and movies to deliver even more creative expression.

"Now more than ever, consumers want to pack only one device with them when travelling on excursions both far away and close to home," said Lisa Osorio, general manager of marketing at Nikon Inc. "By providing consumers with a simple path to creative freedom for both stills and movies, the Nikon D5100 is designed to become an essential camera for capturing all of life's occasions."

Ready for the Adventure of Life

The D5100 allows photographers of all levels to confidently execute new and creative ways to tell stories with amazing color and clarity. Whether shooting high over crowds or down low to a toddler's point of view, the swing out style Vari-angle LCD screen makes it easy to compose and share great images. Displaying even the most subtle details with clarity, the super sharp LCD has a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 921,000-dot resolution, with the ability to rotate 180 degrees horizontally and vertically.

To further test creative boundaries, photographers can take advantage of the D5100's in-camera Special Effects Mode. Applied to either stills or D-Movies, these innovative effects are easy to apply and add a high level of creativity and fun to the photo experience. By selecting the Effects position on the mode dial located on top of the camera, photographers can easily apply effects such as Selective Color and choose up to three different colors in a scene while the remainder of the scene is converted to monochrome. Color Sketch creates photos and a stop motion movie in a colorful sketched drawing style, while the Miniature effect records photos and high speed movies to bestow a feeling of a mini-scale scene. To record photos in extreme lighting conditions or to produce movies with a gritty appearance , the new Night Vision mode calls upon Nikon's pro D-SLR performance to offer extreme low-light capability by enabling the camera to shoot up to a super-high 102,400 ISO. In addition to the Effects mode, users can create photos with amazing tonal range by selecting the high dynamic range (HDR) function within the camera. With this selected, the D5100 will automatically expose two consecutive images in rapid succession - one over and one underexposed up to 3EV stops to produce a finished photo with an amazing range of midtones and highlights that wouldn't otherwise be possible in a single shot. Additionally, Active D-Lighting can be selected by itself or combined with HDR for an even more dramatic effect.

The versatile Nikon D5100 D-SLR will motivate shooters to further explore creatively with its advanced camera features including full manual controls (P,S,A,M on the mode dial) offering the ability to manage the camera's aperture and shutter speeds. Once the photo is captured, photographers have the flexible retouch menu at their disposal to apply additional in-camera effects and editing options including color and filter effects, red eye correction and NEF (RAW) processing.

The remarkably wide ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to a staggering 25,600 ISO), allows photographers to shoot confidently in outdoor and indoor low-light situations, even handheld with low noise. In challenging lighting conditions such as when a subject is backlit, Nikon's Active D-lighting feature helps to keep shadows and highlights consistent for even exposures.

To further unleash creativity, the Picture Control system also affords users the choice for Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape settings to apply a personal look and feel to their pictures. Additionally, the versatile Scene Modeslet them choose from Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait and more for stunning results in just about all possible lighting conditions.

Create Full HD Movies

The Nikon D5100 captures 1080p full HD movies with full-time autofocus and manual exposure control. Users can quickly switch focus modes to stay with the action through a variety of AF functions, including face priority which can track up to 35 human faces, subject-tracking and normal or wide-area autofocus. To activate D-Movie mode and Live-view, a new switch is ergonomically located on the top of the camera near the shutter button for easy access.

The D5100 D-SLR offers variable frame rates and resolutions for movies, and can record 1080p at a cinema-like 24 or 30fps, or a web-friendly 720p resolution at either 24 or 30 fps for up to 20 minutes per clip, in the AVC-HD H.264 codec. Once recorded, movie clips can be edited and trimmed in the camera to save time in post production. Whether utilizing a wireless or hot shoe mounted microphone such as the new ME-1, sound can be recorded via the stereo microphone input for professional audio results.  Captured movies can be easily shared using the HDMI output, and controlled remotely with HDMI CEC compatibility. 

Superior Image Quality

The 16.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor is capable of capturing images that erupt with color and offer amazing sharpness and clarity to create images and full HD movies even in low-light conditions.  Coupled with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED 2 image processing engine, images are brought to life with vivid colors and amazing contrast, accurate exposure, and low noise levels resulting in brilliant image quality. The EXPEED 2 engine also drives the quick 11-point AF system on the D5100 to provide rapid focus acquisition even on fast moving subjects. When shooting action, split second shutter response and four frames per second burst rate make sure no moment is missed, forever putting to rest the story of "the one that got away."

Whether shooting lush wilderness landscapes or an urban skyline, the D5100 utilizes Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System to analyze subject information from a database containing more than 30,000 images to optimize focus, exposure, i-TTL flash exposure and white balance. To assist in creating amazing imagery, the Scene Recognition System reads data from the 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix Meter RGB sensor that examines the scene's brightness and color data then optimizes the camera's performance prior to the actual exposure.

An entirely greater world of creativity will open up to photographers when adding versatile AF-S NIKKOR lenses to the equation. With a wide range of focal lengths and versatile features, AF-S NIKKOR lenses help to create a variety of photo perspectives to images and movies such as the ability to isolate subjects with a shallow depth of field or zoom close to the action from afar. Combining the D5100 D-SLR with NIKKOR lenses also delivers the sharpness essential for HD movies, and Nikon's innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) II technology helps to eliminate the effects of camera shake.

New ME-1 Microphone

To address the needs of the ever growing community of shooters abandoning their video cameras for the versatility of a D-SLR, Nikon now offers the ME-1 stereo microphone. Engineered specifically for a D-SLR, the new ME-1 microphone attaches to the hot shoe and has noise dampening components designed to minimize noise resulting from AF operation. The microphone also has a low-cut filter to reduce wind and other noise not already blocked by the wind screen. Designed with D-SLR users in mind, the ME-1 is powered through the camera, and also features a cable stop to keep the cable out of the way when using the camera, and reduce instances of noise from unintentional contact. Because it utilizes a standard 3.5mm stereo jack, the ME-1 is ideal for the D5100 and other Nikon HD movie capable D-SLR's such as the D3s, D300s, D7000, as well as the COOLPIX P7000 and any other camera with a 3.5mm stereo input jack.

Price and Availability

The D5100 D-SLR camera will be available throughout the United States beginning mid April 2011 at an estimated selling price* of $799.95 for the body only, and $899.95 for the body and lens outfit that includes the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. The new Nikon ME-1 microphone will be available in April 2011, and will retail at an estimated selling price* of $179.95. For more information, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.

About Nikon

Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. In 2011, production of NIKKOR lenses surpassed 60 million, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics.  For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nikon and get the latest news and information from Twitter by following @Nikon_USA.

*Estimated selling price listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time

SOURCE  Nikon

Nikon

CONTACT: MWW Group, Geoff Coalter, gcoalter@mww.com, or Matt Kopacz, mkopacz@mww.com, +1-201-507-9500, press.nikonusa.com

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

LSI Teams With Whamcloud to Provide Lustre Support Services for HPC Storage Systems

Collaboration provides customers with level 1-3 Lustre support services from a single source; expands support options for customers

MILPITAS, Calif., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) today announced a collaboration with Whamcloud to provide Lustre(TM) support services for users of high-performance computing (HPC) storage systems based on LSI® Engenio® technology. Together, the companies will provide a single source of comprehensive support to assist users in managing and maintaining their HPC configurations.

"Lustre is the most prevalent parallel file system in today's high-performance computing environments, but Lustre users need to begin seeking support options for all of their non-Oracle hardware," said Addison Snell, CEO, Intersect360 Research. "Companies looking for an alternate supplier can now turn to LSI and Whamcloud for a continuation of Lustre product and support services from two companies that focus on high-performance data management."

The collaboration between LSI and Whamcloud brings together a storage industry leader in LSI, with more than 500,000 systems shipped across a wide range of workloads and market segments, with Whamcloud, a company of HPC and Lustre industry veterans focused on evolving Lustre and advancing HPC storage. Lustre is open source software that does not come with support services. Customers considering deploying Lustre can now purchase product support services from a single source that best understands the interaction between storage and Lustre.

"Expanding the support options available to Lustre customers is of vital importance, and this agreement with LSI delivers exactly that," said Brent Gorda, CEO of Whamcloud. "LSI and Whamcloud share in the commitment to advance Lustre technology, and we're excited to be teaming up with such a key player in the HPC field to deliver these critical services to customers."

"Customers in the HPC space rely heavily on the price-performance and flexibility of their storage systems to meet the requirements of a wide range of Lustre workloads," said Gerard Meluso, senior director of HPC Segment, Engenio Storage Group, LSI. "With the addition of our comprehensive Lustre support services, LSI is helping to ensure that customers deploying systems based on LSI Engenio technology have the opportunity to continue evolving their Lustre and HPC storage environments without compromise or concern."

The new Lustre support services reinforce the continued commitment of LSI to optimize its storage solutions for HPC environments. LSI was one of ten computing industry leaders to collaborate on the Hyperion Project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in an effort to accelerate the development of powerful next-generation Linux® clusters. LSI contributed the first storage system installed on the Hyperion cluster, the LSI Engenio 2600, and together with Whamcloud, conducted Lustre performance testing using the Hyperion testbed.

The new Lustre support services will be available to LSI HPC system integrators and OEM customers beginning April 11, 2011.

More information about the LSI HPC business is available at http://www.lsi.com/hpc.

About LSI

LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) is a leading provider of innovative silicon, systems and software technologies that enable products which seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. The company offers a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters, systems and software that are trusted by the world's best known brands to power leading solutions in the Storage and Networking markets. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com.

About Whamcloud

Whamcloud Incorporated is a venture-backed company formed from worldwide high-performance computing (HPC) storage industry veterans focused on enabling unprecedented application scaling and information insight through the evolution of HPC storage technologies in collaboration with the world's most scalable computing centers. http://www.whamcloud.com

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       trademarks of their respective companies.

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LSI Corporation

CONTACT: Jay Russo of LVA Communications, +1-860-739-5598, jay@lva.com, for LSI Corporation; or Brian Garabedian of LSI Corporation, +1-408-433-8253, brian.garabedian@lsi.com

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

FilmOn.com Expands Live Content Offering With 22 New Channels

Largest Internet-Based Television Network Continues to Offer Widest Offering of Channels for any Computer or Mobile Device

LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FilmOn.com Inc., (http://www.FilmOn.com/), the largest internet-based high-definition television service, today announced it has added 22 cable channels, expanding its content offerings for consumers as the largest and first online and mobile cable company.

The additional content provides consumers with a diverse list of programming of all genres and interests. The channels include:

    --  Biz Television - A national television network committed to airing
        original, high quality, educational and inspiring programming for and
        about real business people.
    --  BVM (Bohemia Visual Music) - Music videos that are Collective and
        Diverse - covering all genres of music
    --  Create TV - Instructional programs provide expert advice on cooking,
        arts & crafts, gardening, home improvement and travel.
    --  Dayton Area Sports Television  -  Regional and national sports
    --  Fashion TV - Entertains and inspires its audience by providing an
        insider's view of the fashion industry in a highly desired clip-based
        content with over 100 hours of new programming each month showcasing the
        latest trends, major fashion shows, designer events and highlights of
        fashion industry professionals
    --  Frost Cutlery - Shopping network features collectable cutlery, bowies,
        customized pieces, dealer assortments, kitchen cutlery, swords, &
        tactical knives.
    --  Havoc TV -  Offers the best in the indie music genres of: Punk,
        Electronic, Hip Hop, Metal, Alternative and Reggae, as well as the very
        best in core action sports genres: Surf, Skate, Snow, Moto/Bmx.
    --  I Urban TV - Lifestyle programming that defines the urban experience
    --  Jewelry TV -- Opens the world of fine jewelry and gemstones to as the
        largest retailer of loose gemstones and one of the top 4 electronic
        jewelry retailers in the United States
    --  Motorz   - A DIY automotive television show
    --  My Family TV --Provides 24/7, G rated content, to television broadcast
        stations using a unique incentive structure.  The content includes
        programming from an ever-expanding library owned by MFTV comprised of
        over 900 films, series and titles.
    --  NASA TV  - Provides live coverage of missions and other agency events as
        well as resources for news media, educators and students, and the
        general public.
    --  R Squared Films - Channel dedicated to the very best in horror feature
        programming
    --  Rockstation TV - An original television channel dedicated to all things
        rock related
    --  The Pentagon Channel  - Broadcasts military news and information for the
        members of the U.S. Armed Forces
    --  UCTV (University of California) Television  - Official channel of
        University of California
    --  Wine Channel TV  - Created to build and foster the love of wine, people
        and conversation thru original video content and programming

With hundreds of thousands of hours of original programming content, FilmOn has also created four original channels including:

    --  Supermodels Uncovered
    --  Brain Damage (horror genre)
    --  Girls Gone Crazy
    --  Xtreme Sports
    --  Music Legends

"My team and I worked extremely hard to sign and add 22 new channels to our existing line-up--providing consumers with the widest offering of cable content available from any computer or mobile device," said Alki David, founder and chairman, FilmOn.  "FilmOn continues create the largest online cable network, providing new revenue opportunities for our content provider partners."

FilmOn subscriptions start at $14.95 ($19.95 with adult added) or $149.95 yearly ($199.95 yearly with adult added).  The FilmOn Web cable television service is delivered through the freely downloadable multi-platform HDi player or in Flash or app free to mobile devices.  FilmOn.com streams videos in high definition and utilizes proprietary video compression technology to achieve high quality even over basic broadband connections.

In addition, FilmOn will provide subscribers with the ability to stream up to six movies from FilmOn's nearly 40,000-title film library per month.

FilmOn currently carries more than 40 channels of live content including KOEC (PBS), KTLA (The CW), WPIX (The CW), Ion Life, 4 Music, Scuzz, Flaunt, Rai Sport, Dubai Sports, Viva, Russia Today, BBC News, TVE Spain, Clubland TV, and Al Jazeera.  FilmOn also carries a number of their own exclusive content channels including FilmOn Movies, Sports, Docu (Documentary), Drama, Horror, and adult content.

ABOUT FilmOn.com Inc.

FilmOn.com Inc was founded in March 2009 by FilmOn.com Plc, a Berlin-listed company (2F0A-BER) and is operated independently by a dedicated U.S management team with offices in Los Angeles and London. Battlecam.com (http://www.Battlecam.com), is the 24 x 7 live reality community TV channel of FilmOn.com

Media Contact:Rogers & CowanJason Magner310-854-8128jmagner@rogersandcowan.com

SOURCE  FilmOn.com Inc.

FilmOn.com Inc.

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

Ask For It Launches Advocacy and Action Platform

Askforit.com Helps Consumers Get What They Really Want

MESA, Ariz., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Askforit.com, a platform combining consumer demand with advocacy to accomplish change, launched nationally today.  Askforit.com invites users to share what they want, then find other like-minded people to rally around the idea and create enough visible demand to make a difference.

Visitors sign in with a Facebook login and can share their Asks with their network of Facebook friends, email contacts and Twitter followers.  Once an Ask receives traction, Ask For It acts as a representative on behalf of its users and works to bring that request to the attention of the corporation, organization or individual who can create change.  Users can see trending Asks in real time, view Asks segmented by categories, and receive status updates on their own Asks on the site.

The company helps to organize demand and take action for items such as:

    --  New features, enhancements or changes to products or services
    --  Events or activities not yet planned or available in an area
    --  Better pricing, availability, promotions, or offerings
    --  Policies, laws, or the people who can change them
    --  New ideas for offerings not yet available or even created

"Through Askforit.com, users finally have a way to impact changes or decisions they want to see from corporations, organizations or industries," said Drexden Davis, Co-founder of Ask For It.  "We believe the site will benefit visitors, organizations and individuals.  It provides visitors with a powerful voice to speak to an organization and it provides a place for organizations and individuals to receive feedback and insight directly from their consumers or members to improve offerings."

For more information about Ask For It, contact Jamie Stum at Jamie.stum@thomasarts.com or 714-375-7800. Share your Asks at Askforit.com.

About Ask For It

Ask For It is a leading source for consumer demand from around the Web.  The newly launched company works on behalf of its users to effect change within organizations, corporations and the world.  Ask For It was formed in 2010 and is based in Mesa, Arizona.  The company offers more than 20 categories of Asks for its users.  http://www.askforit.com.

SOURCE  Ask For It

Ask For It

CONTACT: Jamie Stum, ThomasARTS, +1-714-375-7800, Jamie.stum@thomasarts.com

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

Introducing TheRecipeDiva.com: A Global Recipe Sharing Website

New Social Networking Site Allows Foodies, Chefs & Cooks to Connect, Create Conversation & Share Recipes

DALLAS, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Recipe Diva announced today the launch of TheRecipeDiva.com, a new recipe sharing website that allows foodies, chefs and cooks across the world to connect.  The social networking capabilities of the site prove to be true standout features, providing users the opportunity to create a recipe profile, follow other foodies and find inspiration through a variety of streamlined cooking experiences.

As a registered user, foodies are able to upload, customize and save recipes to a personalized online recipe box.  Recipes on TheRecipeDiva.com are conveniently categorized by course, cuisine, convenience, main ingredient, cooking method, occasion, and dietary restriction.  The one-of-a-kind online recipe system provides cooks of all levels with the opportunity to search and share favorite recipes.

Recipe Diva users are encouraged to follow other foodies, creating a unique social network and "community of cooks."  Once a user is following another user, they're able to watch for inspiration and activity via a live personalized feed on the homepage.  The connections and relationships formed also provide the ability to send direct messages, rate and review other's recipes and tips.

An online hub for numerous online food experiences, the website features a variety of cooking and lifestyle tips, daily helpful how-to's, along with contests and product giveaways.  Registered users will be exposed to a number of different topics via online forums and consistently encouraged to join the foodie conversation.

TheRecipeDiva.com was created by founder Jacquelyn McVey, whose passion for food began during childhood cooking with her mom, and since then she has developed her skills by attending professional cooking classes, regularly reading cookbooks and food magazines, and watching cooking TV shows; however, she admits she has learned the most from getting her hands dirty and practicing in the kitchen.

"As a passionate cook I have spent a significant amount of time on existing recipe websites.  I find them be too cluttered and difficult to navigate, I always leave other sites feeling frustrated," says founder, Jacquelyn McVey.  "My goal for The Recipe Diva was to create a recipe sharing site that would give users an enjoyable experience while also building a 'cooking community' through social networking.  We have some exciting, cutting edge technology that will be released on the site in the days ahead, so stay tuned."

About The Recipe Diva

The Recipe Diva LLC. is a recipe sharing and social network cooking website.  The site provides a user- friendly meeting place for foodies interested in sharing recipes and improving their cooking skill to come together.  The Recipe Diva currently has users from over 30 countries.

SOURCE  The Recipe Diva

The Recipe Diva

CONTACT: The Recipe Diva, media@therecipediva.com

Web Site: http://therecipediva.com

RiT Technologies Releases Version 3.0 of the EPV Real-Time Cabling Management Solution

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 5, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT) today announced that it has released
version 3.0 of the EPV(TM), its real-time appliance-based cabling management
solution. Simple to install and even simpler to use, the EPV is a
'plug-n-play' system that delivers a continuously up-to-date, real-time
picture of the cabling infrastructure with no need for the deployment of
additional software or servers.

    The features introduced in EPV's Version 3.0 make it even more efficient
while enhancing its security:

   
    - Extensive alert capabilities
    - Expanded database backup and restore
    - Support of multiple browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google
      Chrome)
    - Automatic identification of patch panels, including the panel type
    - Multi-user support

    and more.

    "The EPV has been a real game-changer - the first cabling management
solution for mainstream markets - and these new features make it even
better," commented Ben Carmi, RiT's VP Product Management and Business
Development.

    "The need for cabling management has never been greater. Companies today
must do more with less, stretching their IT budgets without sacrificing
network availability. In this challenging environment, intelligent
infrastructure management systems are strategic enablers: in fact,
independent industry research shows that systems facilitating infrastructure
management can significantly reduce operating costs through the improvement
of visibility and control. We are proud to bring these exciting results to
fast-growing markets throughout the world."

    The EPV provides accurate real-time connectivity information
regarding all components in the wiring cabinet or the communications room.
The product is "packaged" as an appliance which is connected easily to the
network's communication racks, with no need for technicians to install
software and/or servers. Operation is equally straightforward, with a broad
variety of capabilities provided through an intuitive web-based interface.

    The EPV is available directly through RiT Technologies and
through its partners and distributors throughout the world.

    About RiT Technologies

    RiT is a leading provider of intelligent solutions for
infrastructure management, asset management, environment and security, and
network utilization. RiT Enterprise solutions address datacenters,
communication rooms and workspace environments, ensuring maximum utilization,
reliability, decreased downtime, physical security, automated deployment,
asset tracking, and troubleshooting. RiT Carrier solutions provide carriers
with the full array of network mapping, testing and bandwidth qualification
capabilities needed for access network installation and service provisioning.
RiT's field-tested solutions are delivering value in thousands of
installations for top-tier enterprises and operators throughout the world.

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Source: RiT Technologies Ltd

COMPANY CONTACT: Ben Carmi, VP Product Management and Business Development, +972-3-766-4217, benc@rit.co.il .

Amplidata Introduces AmpliStor, Optimized Object Storage for Massive-Scale Unstructured Data

Unbreakable and Ultra-efficient Storage System Is Ideal for Active Archives, Online Applications and Storage Clouds. New AS20 Storage Appliance Has 20TB Capacity in 1U and Uses Less than 7 Watts per Terabyte.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Storage Networking World -- Amplidata today unveiled the AmpliStor Optimized Object Storage (OOS) system at Storage Networking World in Santa Clara, California. AmpliStor is purpose-built to address the surging demand for petabyte- to exabyte-scale unstructured data storage for applications such as active archives, online media applications and storage clouds.

AmpliStor solves critical reliability and data integrity problems for high-density disk drives to enable unbreakable storage of large-scale data with new levels of storage efficiency and low-cost. The system enables a highly scalable, self-healing solution with virtually no limit on object sizes or on the number of objects that can be managed and stored. AmpliStor can seamlessly incorporate today and tomorrow's disk densities to enable the lowest cost of ownership while future-proofing storage, thereby allowing businesses to address current storage needs while preparing for future requirements.

The explosive growth of digital media assets in a wide range of industries, including entertainment, manufacturing, finance, retail and e-commerce, has created a need to store tens of petabytes of data and beyond on a storage medium with much lower cost than traditional storage systems, but with more convenience and better access characteristics than magnetic tape. According to industry analysts, the need for large-scale storage and archiving solutions has never been greater, with the Internet alone expected to grow 35-fold to tens of zettabytes in the next decade, while the number of skilled people available to manage this will remain largely flat. This will require highly scalable and reliable storage systems that also provide high levels of automation in storage management with low cost.

AmpliStor completely solves the high-reliability issues common with RAID on multi-terabyte disk drives by utilizing Amplidata's BitSpread(TM) technology to increase reliability by factors of 100,000 or more and nearly eliminate the chance of data loss. The system provides policy-driven reliability that enables tolerance against any number of faults, while protecting data integrity and enabling access and availability to data even during multiple simultaneous disk or storage node failures or data center outages. Additionally, AmpliStor requires 50-70 percent less underlying storage capacity to deliver this reliability, resulting in a cost savings of up to 90 percent over existing competing solutions.

"Our new AS20 "green" storage node provides an industry-leading storage density of 20TB per 1U at a new level of power-efficiency for disk-based storage," said Wim De Wispelaere, CEO of Amplidata. "With power consumption well under 7 Watts per terabyte, the AS20 will enable customers to build massive-scale archive storage systems with the access performance and convenience of disk, but with very low operational power, cooling and rack space costs closer to those of tape."

"The rapidly accelerating demand for data storage has surpassed the capabilities of RAID; its high usability cost has made it increasingly less affordable even as its data protection becomes less reliable," said Marc Staimer, president and CDS of Dragon Slayer Consulting. "For IT organizations to stay ahead of their data storage demands, they will require an ultra-reliable, high-performance storage solution that self-manages, self-heals and scales for the billions of files or objects that need to be stored securely. Amplidata's AmpliStor fills this void today."

AmpliStor provides native and easy-to-use object interfaces to provide simple access to storage services, with a choice of http/REST, Python or C language APIs. This allows AmpliStor services to be used natively from web-based online applications, through a scriptable command line interface (CLI) or embedded in VAR and OEM applications.

AmpliStor provides plug-and-play storage node scalability, self-monitoring and healing technology on every storage node, through BitDynamics(TM) software. The BitDynamics agent executes out-of-band to perform continuous data integrity verification checks on the stored data, optimize stored data and automatically self-heal the system in background and in parallel to minimize impact on system performance while these tasks are running.

"Data storage challenges are increasing dramatically through the need to manage mountains of data, and to deliver it effectively to massive numbers of users," said Akash Zaraf, managing director and CEO of Zenith Infotech, LTD. "AmpliStor provides us with the highest-levels of storage reliability, at a new level of efficiency that enables Zenith Infotech to deliver cost-effective solutions to our customers."

Key Features of AmpliStor

Unbreakable Storage

    --  System is nearly impervious to data loss, with reliability levels
        100,000+ times higher than RAID
    --  Data integrity is continuously verified and assured through BitDynamics
    --  Supports any level of fault-tolerance through user-driven reliability
        policies
    --  Data is always protected and can be accessed even during multiple disk
        failures

Massively Scalable with Minimal Intervention

    --  Ability to scale seamlessly to support hundreds of petabytes of storage
    --  Supports billions of objects regardless of size
    --  Scales out performance to gigabytes-per-second
    --  Nearly zero human intervention required due to automated management and
        self-healing

Simple Object Access

    --  Easy-to-use native object interfaces, including http/REST and Python
    --  Simple PUT, GET, DELETE style access to storage services

Cost-effective

    --  Does not require multiple data copies or replication for reliability,
        reduces storage overhead and capex up to 70 percent
    --  Less than 7 Watts per terabyte enables 90 percent less power consumption
        than traditional disk storage systems
    --  Super-dense AS20 storage nodes with 20TB capacity in low-cost 1U
        rack-mount module

About Amplidata

Amplidata was founded in 2008 when a team of storage veterans started to develop the technology that would become the foundation of AmpliStor, an Optimized Object Storage system for unstructured data. The technology provides the highest storage reliability and availability levels at the lowest possible cost. AmpliStor scales beyond petabytes and requires 50-70% less storage capacity to protect data compared to traditional solutions.

The Amplidata team consists of storage experts who also helped build the success of DataCenter Technologies (acquired by Symantec in 2005) and Dedigate (acquired by Terremark in 2005). The development team is responsible for patent-pending distributed storage innovations. Amplidata has its operational headquarters at the Innovation Center in IT Valley in Lochristi, near Gent, Belgium. R&D are located in Belgium and India, sales and support are represented in a number of countries in Europe and North America. More information can be found at http://www.amplidata.com.

Contact

Tom Leyden+32 473 92 22 11tom.leyden@amplidata.com

Kenn DurrenceThe Hoffman Agency for Amplidata(408) 975-3000kdurrence@hoffman.com

SOURCE  Amplidata

Amplidata

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

IPTC Releases rNews Standard Draft for Embedding Metadata in Online News

LONDON, April 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Publishers large and small struggle to make sure that search engines and
social media sites find their stories and refer to them appropriately. They
want to provide highly targeted adverts while dealing with users who are
opposed to the privacy implication of sharing the personal data necessary to
accomplish that. How can they build web pages with news stories where the
components of the story are machine-readable, as well as human readable?

    The IPTC has taken a step to solving this problem with the release of the
first draft of the rNews standard. Details of rNews are available at
http://dev.iptc.org/rNews.

    The IPTC aims to revamp the process for marking up online news articles
so that search engines and social networking sites can more successfully pull
relevant pieces of data from them. IPTC seeks to develop rNews, a recently
proposed practice for marking news using RDFa, which allows HTML authors to
tag webpage content with indicators that browsers and tools can interpret.
The standard will be compliant with NewsMLG2, IPTC's XML format for
multimedia news packages.

    IPTC's Semantic Web Working Group is leading the charge to craft these
standards. The group is mapping out the specifications essential to rNews for
IPTC, and will offer examples of the standards in use, best practices for
implementation, and online tools to ease the transition to the new standards.
This work is set to conclude in the summer of 2011, and will better enable
search engines to cull NewsML-G2 data from the Internet, ready for Semantic
Web and Linked Data mining technologies.

    About the IPTC:

    The IPTC, based in London, UK, is a consortium of the world's major news
agencies, news publishers and news industry vendors. It develops and
maintains technical standards for improved news exchange that are used by
virtually every major news organisation in the world. Information on all IPTC
standards such as the Photo Metadata standards, the family of G2-Standards -
NewsML-G2, EventsML-G2 and SportsML-G2 -, NewsML 1, NITF, IIM and the
NewsCodes together with a list of existing members and information on how to
join is available at http://www.iptc.org

   
    Media contact:

    Michael Steidl, IPTC Managing director
    Phone: +44(20)3178-4922
    Fax: +44(20)7664-7878
    Email: office@iptc.org
    web: http://www.iptc.org
    20 Garrick Street
    London WC2E 9BT
    United Kingdom

Source: IPTC

Michael Steidl, IPTC Managing director, Phone: +44(20)3178-4922, Fax: +44(20)7664-7878, Email: office@iptc.org web: http://www.iptc.org 20 Garrick Street, London WC2E 9BT, United Kingdom

MobileLeads.com Launches New Lead Platform on the Mobile Web, Unveils Initial Offers

MobileLeads.com, a marketing communications firm based in Tempe, Arizona, announced the launch of its new lead generation platform on Tuesday

According to company officials, MobileLeads offers a new, Cost-per-Lead (CPL) format through which advertisers and publishers can buy and sell live inquiries via the mobile web

TEMPE, Ariz., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileLeads.com, a marketing communications firm based in Tempe, Arizona, announced the launch of its new lead generation platform on Tuesday.  According to company officials, MobileLeads offers a new, Cost-per-Lead (CPL) format through which advertisers and publishers can buy and sell live inquiries via the mobile web.

"There are over 100 million web-enabled smartphones active in the United States today.  And, untold millions of tablet devices using mobile operating systems," says MobileLeads CEO, JT Benton.  "These devices empower consumers to use the web in new ways."  This trend, Benton says, is great news for marketers looking for better returns on their investment: "Mobile advertising reaches the target audience in such a meaningful, relevant way.  The context is there for consumers to request more information, effortlessly."

It would appear that the new firm's clients agree - sales activity has been brisk.  The company is adding new offers daily in the Insurance, Finance/Debt, Higher Education, Home Services and Business Opportunity verticals.  Publisher response has also been encouraging, according to Amy Bliefnick, the firm's Publisher Services Manager.  "We've got some great publishers in the system.  Our clients realize the value of the Mobile Web and look to us to generate high-converting leads.  Our message to the publisher community is simple: we want to hear from you, because we're always looking for great partners."

Advertisers, publishers and media inquiries are encouraged to contact the company directly for more information.

MobileLeads:
(480) 626-4141
press@mobileleads.com
http://www.mobileleads.com
Blog: http://www.mobileleads.com/blog/
Twitter: @MobileLeads
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MobileLeadscom/105635322848547
LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/hXmuQE

SOURCE  MobileLeads.com

MobileLeads.com

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

IBM Training Solution Speeds Learning at Shell

LONDON, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM)  today announced a collaboration with Shell that has transformed the way the oil company trains employees on its new automated system for loading fuel onto trucks, barges, trains and pipelines. IBM is working with Shell to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of training by helping 1,000 employees in 13 countries improve their decision making skills, while building their knowledge of the fuelling automation system, called the Global Terminal Automation System (GTAS).

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO )

The GTAS training solution is a new e-learning tool, designed to provide Shell employees with an on demand, interactive and hands-on environment that re-creates typical fuelling scenarios in a safe learning environment. The e-learning tool was built through collaboration between Shell experts, a team of IBM consultants and e-learning developers. It provides a long term learning solution for GTAS, eliminating the need to fly-in experienced users to provide training.

The tool tests staff by providing typical scenarios they may have to deal with - a truck driver's pass code failing to lift a barrier for instance. The employee then goes into the system, checks available information and resolves the problem. User scores and response times are stored to provide Shell with data insight on the results that employees are achieving. This also enables Shell to identify which users require additional support and training.

"We predominantly used classroom training before the pilot," explains Jeroen Ravelli and Rivhu Khan, Shell Distribution. "However working with our partner IBM, we explored the cost and learning benefits of developing an online e-simulation - rather than flying trainers around the world to deliver face-to-face training. This had the potential to bring interactive learning direct to the terminal control centres and make the training more realistic and engaging."

The first phase of implementation began last year. The e-learning tool will be used in Brazil, UK, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Turkey, Italy, Denmark, Malaysia, and Oman. The tool has been translated into several languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, German, Italian and Turkish. The solution has also won a 'Learning in Practice' Gold award in the Excellence in Simulations and Games Award category from Chief Learning Officer magazine.

"The objective of the learning solution was to enable Shell to upskill its employees in a smarter and more efficient way," said Andi Britt, Organisation & People Lead, IBM Global Business Services, UK & Ireland. "The GTAS e-Learning demonstrates IBM's commitment to deliver the highest quality services and the most advanced and innovative technologies to its clients."

Global Terminal Automation System

The GTAS programme helped Shell standardise TAS applications across Shell's 150+ terminals and depots around the world. This has resulted in standard processes for terminal staff and drivers, enhanced safety controls and lower maintenance and support costs. Minimising the risk of any downtime, failure or terminal unavailability ensures satisfaction and reliability for Shell and its customers as well as saving outage costs. The system also interacts with Shell's business and finance systems enabling increased efficiency of the loading, invoicing and financial processes.

About Shell

Royal Dutch Shell plc is incorporated in England and Wales, has its headquarters in The Hague and is listed on the London, Amsterdam, and New York stock exchanges.  Shell companies have operations in more than 90 countries and territories with businesses including oil and gas exploration and production; production and marketing of liquefied natural gas and gas to liquids; manufacturing, marketing and shipping of oil products and chemicals and renewable energy projects. For further information, visit http://www.shell.com

About IBM

For more information about IBM, please visit http://www.ibm.com/uk/gbs

Contact:
Kate McElwee
IBM UK External Relations
+44 (0)7725 201076
kate.mcelwee@uk.ibm.com

SOURCE  IBM

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IBM

Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/uk/gbs

Videocall Unveils UC Services Engine(TM) to Power Telepresence in the Cloud

LONDON, April 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Videocall to Offer Unrivalled Connectivity, Access, Integration and
Platform and Device Support Enabling a Tailored Quality of Experience to
Different User Communities of Cloud Telepresence Users

    Videocall, a leading immersive telepresence, telepresence,
videoconferencing and unified communications managed service provider and
systems integrator has today announced its cloud telepresence service
empowering seamless access for users to Videocall's managed and hosted
services for telepresence and videoconferencing.

    Organisations are made up of communities of users across
levels of seniority, functions, locations and geographies with entirely
different goals, objectives, and expectations. Videocall's UC Services Engine
is able to flex to provide a high quality of experience to different user
communities enabling efficiencies and additional productivity specific to the
goals, objectives and expectations of the user. This unique approach to
providing telepresence service results in a lower total cost of ownership and
an increased return on investment to both the individual user and customer
organisation.

    To support these differing user experiences required
Videocall's UC Service Engine will provide basic and enhanced telepresence
services, management applications, and connectivity (including connectivity
to third parties) to organisations seeking to deploy a high quality
telepresence service either in the cloud, as an enterprise solution or
leveraging existing investment as a hybrid solution, with an agnostic
approach to standards based technology. Platform integration is available to
integrate to a wider unified communications strategy with Vendors such as
Microsoft, Cisco, Avaya, IBM, Polycom, Vidyo and HP.

    "This ground breaking approach to providing services in the
cloud really moves the telepresence, videoconferencing and video unified
communications world on" said Rob Portwood, CEO of Videocall. "When choosing
to deploy UC and telepresence services organisations have a set of decisions
to make to ensure that their chosen solution is able to support their
business now and in the future. Videocall's UC Services Engine powers a
flexible service to ensure that as your business and its UC and telepresence
requirement evolve over time the solution can evolve with you ensure a low
total cost of ownership and a strong on-going return on investment."

    With service levels and access aligned to goals, objectives
and expectations of the user communities and a focus on the quality of
experience; individual users will be empowered to use telepresence more often
in a way that suits the specific way the individual works, driving adoption
and uptake of the service and delivering return on investment both to the
individual and to the organisation.

    About Videocall

    Videocall is a leading telepresence and video collaboration
managed services provider for global businesses. Videocall provides bespoke
solutions including personal and immersive telepresence, high definition and
traditional videoconferencing, together with a world-class managed service
that delivers measurable business value to our customers. For more
information visit http://www.videocall.co.uk.

   
    For further information contact:

    Ben Caster - pr@videocall.co.uk
    +44(0)1276-706-706

Source: Videocall LTd

For further information contact: Ben Caster - pr@videocall.co.uk, +44(0)1276-706-706

AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Phoenix; Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans

AT&T to Expand Backhaul in 2011 in Phoenix to Enable 4G Speeds, Increase Mobile Broadband Capacity, Upgrade Hundreds of Cell Sites

PHOENIX, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to Phoenix and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T's planned $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011.

Jerry Fuentes, president of AT&T Arizona, says AT&T plans the following network improvements in the Phoenix area in 2011:

    --  Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 300 of the
        area's cell sites. Combined with HSPA+ technology, these backhaul
        deployments enable 4G speeds.
    --  Delivering additional wireless capacity to roughly 160 cell sites in the
        area through the addition of new layers of frequency, also known as
        "carriers." Adding extra capacity to a cell site is like widening a
        highway--you're creating more lanes to accommodate increasing traffic.
    --  Installing roughly more than 130 new cell sites and approximately 100
        new antennas, which act as small cell sites, to improve network
        coverage.
    --  Deploying and upgrading Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks at
        more than six venues in high-traffic areas to enhance network coverage
        during events to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in
        indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations might otherwise
        prevent an optimal wireless experience.

"Our story is getting even better for Phoenix and Arizona," Fuentes said. "Our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a great deal for customers and a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network. In fact, this deal, if approved, means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband-4G LTE-from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to 95 percent."

"The T-Mobile acquisition provides a fast, efficient and certain solution to the impending wireless exhaust situation facing both companies while adding cell towers. Additional towers mean additional capacity which means fewer dropped calls. We'll be able to provide better voice quality and data performance to our customers," Fuentes continued.

Fuentes said AT&T invested nearly $175 million in its Phoenix wireless and wireline network from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the area. This year's plans build upon the improvements AT&T completed in 2010 to strengthen its Phoenix area mobile broadband network, including:

    --  Installing more than 250 new cell sites or antenna locations, including
        in Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale
    --  Upgrading various cell sites for mobile broadband
    --  Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to key cell sites to enable 4G
        speeds and more capacity
    --  Adding spectrum carriers to more than 360 cell sites
    --  Deploying DAS networks at nine venues, including Phoenix Children's
        Hospital, Arizona State University's Wells Fargo Arena, and Arizona
        State University's Carson Center

The investments made in the Phoenix area wireless and wireline networks are part of the nearly $425 million AT&T invested from 2008-2010 across Arizona, Fuentes said.

The nation's fastest mobile broadband network is getting faster with 4G**. A key planned upgrade for 2011 is deployment of enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 300 cell sites throughout Phoenix to enable 4G speeds. Backhaul connections carry traffic between cell sites and AT&T's nationwide network. Enhanced fiber-optic and ethernet backhaul connections expand capacity many times over, and enable additional expansion in the years to come.

"We're investing in our Phoenix network to help AT&T customers take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," said Chris Percy, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Arizona. "This year, we're committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice service to our customers, and we're backing that up with the right investments."

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

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

"AT&T is consistently among the top companies in the U.S. in terms of our capital investment and we're committed to helping our customers right here in Phoenix take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," said Fuentes.

Don Cardon, director, Arizona Department of Commerce, said AT&T's significant investment to improve its network will further bolster Phoenix's reputation as a great place to live and work.

"High-tech expansions like this one help our business community, our local economy and our overall quality of life," Cardon said. "Few businesses today are more competitive than the wireless industry. That level of competition results in investment and new technology, which delivers benefits to the entire community."

AT&T's focus is delivering the nation's most advanced mobile broadband experience, which includes delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. At the same time, AT&T is widening its lead in smartphones and devices, with 20 4G devices planned for 2011, including an industry-leading Android lineup. And we're driving development of wide-ranging mobile applications with three AT&T Foundry collaborative innovation centers planned for this year, as well as leadership in multiple initiatives to provide new tools for apps developers.

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

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and access to more than 125,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.

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

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

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

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

*** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.  A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Erika Ulring, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-619-237-7712, Mobile, +1-619-325-9521, eulring@attnews.us

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

Broadridge in Japan Announces Agreement with Mitsui Knowledge Industry (MKI), and New Bank of Japan Connectivity

LONDON and NEW YORK, April 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced
that it has concluded a software purchase agreement with Mitsui Knowledge
Industry Company Limited (MKI) in Japan. Under this agreement, Broadridge has
acquired all intellectual property rights in MKI's B-Fund solution. The
solution provides connectivity and associated processing for Japanese
government bonds (JGB) and Japanese yen (JPY) payments that clear and settle
through the Bank of Japan's BOJ-Net System.

    The B-Fund solution will be renamed and marketed by Broadridge
as Gloss BOJ Processing Solution, with changes being effective immediately.

    Under the terms of the software purchase agreement, Broadridge
will license the B-Fund solution back to MKI to allow MKI to provide
continuing support to its existing customer base.

    The Bank of Japan has announced plans to redevelop its BOJ-Net
System utilising XML-based messaging, which is expected to go live in early
2016. Broadridge recognises that this change is pending and is fully
committed to meeting the new requirements, and any client of the Gloss BOJ
Processing Solution can be confident of continuity of service across this
large-scale industry change. As a provider of solutions to many markets,
Broadridge has long-standing and industry-leading experience in XML-based
messaging solutions.

    Broadridge can now offer a full-function multi-language,
including Japanese, post-execution clearing and settlement solution for
equities, fixed income and related instruments with interfaces to both JASDEC
and the Bank of Japan, together with comprehensive regulatory and legal
reporting (JRR / JLL) for Japan. The same platform can also provide global
support for settlement at custodians and CSD/ICSDs via SWIFT or Euroclear,
and domestic settlement in key international markets. As Broadridge supports
component-based solutions, Broadridge will also market free-standing JASDEC
and BOJ functionality and connectivity solutions.

    The necessary knowledge transfer and support arrangements have
commenced to allow Broadridge to immediately offer this solution to existing
customers and prospects. The underlying technology base is highly compatible
with Broadridge's existing solutions and well-understood by its large IT
teams in Japan and India.

    "We believe this is a game-changing announcement," said Robin
Kneale, Head of Strategy and Product Management, Securities Processing
Solutions, International, Broadridge. "We are very pleased to form an
alliance with a highly respected Japanese company. We have been established
and active in Japan for over 12 years, serving a prestigious, core set of
clients. Now there is real choice available to all banks and brokers in Japan
looking to connect to BOJ and JASDEC to process Japanese equities and fixed
income on a modern, real-time, globally-proven solution that also offers
extensive international capabilities."

    Shigeo Suzuki, Executive Managing Officer, MKI said, "We are delighted to
enter into this initiative with Broadridge. They are a leading provider of
global trade processing and settlement solutions, with an exemplary
reputation for the highest standards of customer service and a strong
track-record for innovation and product investment in Japan. It is our firm
belief that banks and brokers in Japan are interested in a more global
outlook and solution set, and Broadridge is a proven leader in this field. We
look forward to working together to extend the services and solutions offered
to our regional client base and to the global financial community here in
Japan."

    Tom Carey, President, Securities Processing Solutions, International,
Broadridge, added, "We are delighted to be working with MKI and extending our
solutions for the Japanese market. This reaffirms Broadridge's long-term
commitment to Japan and our commitment to be a leading solutions vendor to
firms in this market."

    About Broadridge

    Broadridge is a technology services company focused on global
capital markets. Broadridge is the market leader enabling secure and accurate
processing of information for communications and securities transactions
among issuers, investors and financial intermediaries. Broadridge builds the
infrastructure that underpins proxy services for over 90% of public companies
and mutual funds in North America; processes more than $3 trillion in fixed
income and equity trades per day; and saves companies billions annually
through its technology solutions. For more information about Broadridge,
please visit http://www.broadridge.com.

   
    Media Contacts:
    Zoë Grayston                 or          Caroline Beer
    Metia                                    Metia
    +44(0)20-3100-3607                       +44(0)20-3100-3796
    broadridge@metia.com                     broadridge@metia.com

    Mike West
    Vice President, International Marketing
    Broadridge Financial Solutions, Ltd.
    +44(0)20-7551-3224
    mike.west@broadridge.com

Source: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

Media Contacts: Zoë Grayston, Metia, +44(0)20-3100-3607, broadridge@metia.com; or: Caroline Beer, Metia, +44(0)20-3100-3796, broadridge@metia.com; Mike West, Vice President, International Marketing, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Ltd., +44(0)20-7551-3224, mike.west@broadridge.com

World Premiere of Vodone Lottery Twitter Marks Vodone Limited Marching Into Lottery Twitter Market

BEIJING, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On March 22, 2011, the "Press Conference of Premiere of Vodone Lottery · Lottery Twitter (diyicai.com) --- New Media Boosting Lottery Credibility" sponsored by Vodone Ltd. was ceremoniously held in Beijing. Present at the press conference were the leaders of China Association of Social Workers of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, National Lottery Regulatory Organization and various provincial and/or municipal lottery centers, China's famous lottery experts and scholars, such entertainment stars as Hai Qing, Huang Haibo, CCTV luminaries Zhang Lu and Huang Jianxiang, Zhang Lijun, Chairman of Board Directorate of Vodone Ltd., Wang Chun, COO of Vodone Ltd., Li Xiaohua, Executive Director/Vice President of VOdone Limited and Beijing Caishijie Information Technology Co., LTD CEO, Wang Jijun, Beijing Caishijie Information Technology Co., LTD, Internet Center for Lottery Division CEO, and other leaders, distinguished guests as well as media. The leaders, distinguished guests and vast number of lottery hunters representatives jointly launched the online releasing of the world's first lottery twitter.

Many experts and scholars of lottery industry expressed their optimistic comments on the development of lottery twitter. The sponsoring Vodone Ltd. announced Huang Jianxiang being the Endorser of Vodone Lottery. Various sports lottery and/or welfare lottery centers opened their official twitters on Vodone Lottery to establish the credibility of Vodone Lottery. Huang Jianxiang, Zhang Lu and other stars also opened their own lottery Twitters on Vodone Lottery, which attracted a lot of fans of these stars to open their Vodone Lottery Twitters at the same time.

Zhang Lijun, Chairman of Board Directorate of Vodone Ltd., addressed that Vodone Ltd. would march into China's professional and vertical twitter markets through their lottery twitter and attract lottery hunters users through their lottery twitter so as to promote their own professional development of lottery.

Since it launched lottery operations in April 2009, Vodone Ltd has made outstanding achievements. At the end of 2010, Beijing Caishijie Information Technology Co., LTD (http://www.caishijie.com)purchased Chinese Football Lottery Net (http://www.zgzcw.com) and Lottery Fortune website (http://www.betrich.com) so as to win millions and millions lottery lottery hunters user groups. At this press conference, the Lottery Video Industry of Vodone Ltd, Chinese Football Lottery website and Lottery Fortune website made a "Three Websites Combined into One" to become the Vodone Lottery (http://www.diyicai.com). Vodone Lottery Twitter is so far the first lottery hunterss twitter in the field of vertical and professional lotteries, which has opened the new era of combining China lottery and new media. On the occasion of putting lottery twitter online, Vodone Lottery made a feedback to the vast lottery lottery hunterss to present five yuan winnings free of charge on the registration of lottery twitter, which attracts quite a lot of lottery hunterss for registration and concern.

The authoritative statistical agency revealed that the Chinese Lottery Lottery hunterss have exceeded 200 million and Chinese mobile phone users have exceeded 800 million. In such a situation, the lottery twitter, as the most convenient communication channel and the 360 degree lottery lottery hunterss entertainment circle, would be of tremendous prospect of development!

SOURCE  VODone Information Engineering Co., Ltd.

VODone Information Engineering Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Yufei Wang, Te: 86-10-57839055-8558, Cell: 86-13910982759, Email: wangyufei@corp.vodone.com

Advanced Intelligence Marketing Goes Mobile

LAS VEGAS, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Marketing Results, Inc., a leading casino marketing consulting agency, today announced the integration of the company's Advanced Intelligence Marketing (AIM®) system with popular mobile tablet devices, including the Apple iPad® and Motorola Xoom(TM). This feature brings full customer information delivery to casino hosts in an intuitive format on the spot.

"Compatibility of the AIM system with tablet devices gives casino hosts the independence to have hands on access to critical customer profiles literally at their fingertips," said Craig Border, Director of Database Marketing at Marketing Results. "The strength of this technology is its ability to deliver a laptop or a desktop experience regardless of location. Hosts can analyze profitable players and make sure they get the attention needed to gain customer loyalty and generate revenue."

AIM is a sophisticated database-marketing tool that provides an in-house solution to player tracking and casino marketing campaigns. The AIM platform allows quick and accurate campaign planning while tracking progress instantly. Existing data is used to develop analysis and examine player activity, trends and lifecycle. Marketing professionals are better able to understand and determine opportunities from the data analysis by identifying the players behind the numbers to make revenue-generating decisions.

"We expect to see this new capability help our AIM clients build revenue faster," said Craig Border. "Players expect recognition for their play, using AIM, hosts can make sure the most profitable players are rewarded at any time."

About Marketing Results, Inc.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sicklerville, New Jersey, Marketing Results is a full-service marketing and communications agency that specializes in marketing for the best brands in the casino industry. Marketing Results provides complete casino marketing to ensure the best possible client results. The company is engaged in creative services and all aspects of communications, campaign management and consulting for casinos throughout North America and Canada continuously for 23 years. For more information, visit marketingresults.net.

About Advanced Intelligence Marketing (AIM)

AIM is a state-of-the-art casino database-marketing tool providing cutting-edge, results-driven technology. Developed for casino marketers by casino marketers. For more information, visit mriaim.com.

Apple iPad and Motorola Xoom are registered trademarks and are the sole and exclusive property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Marketing Results, Inc.

Marketing Results, Inc.

CONTACT: Marikate Milone of Marketing Results, office, +1-702-361-3850, milonema@marketingresults.net

Web Site: http://www.marketingresults.net

Panasonic Ups Its Game In Connected TV With Activation of Professional League Sports Apps on Its 2011 VIERA Connect(TM)-Enabled HDTVs

Enhanced IPTV Offerings to be Highlighted During 15-Market "Experience Amazing" Mall Tour and in New Ad Campaign Launching Today

SECAUCUS, N.J., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, a leader in connected TV entertainment, announced today the activation of professional sports apps for baseball and basketball on its 2011 line of VIERA Connect(TM)-enabled HDTVs(1).  The planned addition of interactive sports apps including professional baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer was initially announced in January at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

VIERA Connect, a significant enhancement of Panasonic's connected IPTV offerings, includes a robust collection of applications(2) including expanded video streaming and two-way interactive features from gaming to social networking and fitness programs.  In addition to popular video applications such as YouTube(TM), Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand(TM), the activation of professional sports apps will enable owners of Panasonic's VIERA Connect-enabled 2011 VIERA HDTVs to watch their favorite teams live or catch-up on archived games(3) optimized for viewing on their large-screen flat-panel HDTVs.

VIERA Connect will be highlighted in Panasonic's 15-market "Experience Amazing" Tour which kicked off today with events in New York's Grand Central Terminal, Chicago's Union Station, Los Angeles' Culver City Shopping Center.  For more information on Panasonic's Experience Amazing Tour, including addresses and hours of operation, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/amazing.

VIERA Connect will also be highlighted in a new national print, TV and online ad campaign launching today which focuses on the critically-acclaimed picture quality and features of Panasonic's 2011 line of VIERA HDTVs.

"VIERA Connect breaks the boundaries of the walled garden structure of initial IPTV programs and delivers an unprecedented, more robust, two-way interactive set of features for consumers to enjoy directly through their Panasonic VIERA® HDTVs," said Panasonic Corporation of North America Vice President Merwan Mereby who oversees the development of Panasonic's rapidly expanding connected TV features and products.  "The activation of the sports apps for professional baseball and basketball are great examples of the amazing content and connectivity VIERA Connect is delivering to consumers and there are many more exciting and popular apps on the way."

In the coming weeks, Panasonic plans to further expand upon the sports offerings for consumers with the activation of professional hockey and soccer apps.  Details on these activations as well as a host of other sports, fitness, video streaming, social networking, and interactive gaming apps will be announced at a later date.

VIERA Connect will also allow consumers to personalize their connected HDTV experience to their specific interests through the new VIERA Connect Market--an online store featuring an ever-growing catalog of hardware products, as well as free and paid apps from third party developers.

For information on Panasonic's VIERA Connect IPTV feature, visit http://www.panasonic.com/vieraconnect.

About VIERA Connect

Since its launch in 2008, Panasonic's IPTV features have grown to include Skype(TM) voice and video calling(4), Netflix, Hulu, Twitter, Pandora, Amazon Video on Demand(TM), YouTube(TM), Picasa(TM) Web Albums, Weather, Bloomberg, and more(5). VIERA Connect(TM) requires no external box or PC3 and is accessed via a single button on the television remote control.  USB connectivity on VIERA Connect-enabled HDTVs also enables the addition of a wireless LAN adaptor (802.11b or faster), a keyboard for more efficient navigation and communication, and USB memory which supports AVCHD video and JPEG photos. There is no fee to use the VIERA Connect functionality.

Highlighting Panasonic's VIERA Connect offerings in 2011 will be a library of gaming titles including advanced games from Gameloft (Asphalt 5) as well as casual gaming titles from Accedo (strategy), Aim At Entertainment (card, board game, and strategy), and Oberon (arcade, card, and game shows).  VIERA Connect will also feature health and fitness apps from companies including Withings, BodyMedia, and ICON.  The Withings app will offer the ability for users to measure and track their weight and body mass index via a wireless scale -  the Withings Wi Scale - which interacts directly with the Panasonic VIERA HDTV.  BodyMedia's app will enable users to wear a wireless arm monitor - the BodyMedia FIT Armband BW -- that tracks steps, calories burned, heart rate and other vital signs and wirelessly communicates them to the VIERA HDTV.  ICON's iFit app will enable wireless communication with select exercise equipment including a treadmill so users can track their progress and key vital signs during and after workouts.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company:

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs.  Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Notes

(1) Access to a broadband internet connection is required to access VIERA Connect features.

(2) Specific go-live dates and availability details for 2011 VIERA Connect(TM) applications will be announced at a later date.  Currently, VIERA Connect features will be available on 2011 VIERA Connect-enabled HDTVs.

(3) There is no fee to use the VIERA Connect functionality however some services such as Netflix Amazon Video On Demand, and league sports sites have a separate fee structure to view movies and sports events.

(4) Skype video calling requires a Skype-enabled camera available from Panasonic, sold separately, to make video calls.

(5) Some 2011 VIERA Connect applications will only be compatible with 2011 VIERA Connect-enabled Panasonic VIERA HDTVs due to specific technology requirements required to activate certain applications. 

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: Chris De Maria (Panasonic), +1-201-348-7182, christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

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

Califone® Acquires Headphones & Headsets from Telex®

Purchases four legacy brand names used in classrooms and libraries

SAN FERNANDO, Calif., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Califone, a subsidiary of School Specialty® (NASDAQ: SCHS), announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Discovery(TM), Odyssey(TM), Explorer(TM) and 610(TM) brand names of headphones, headsets and their replaceable cords from Telex.

The purchase, effective immediately, transitions the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of the product lines to fall under full Califone ownership and management. Long considered by school resellers and educators alike to be premium lines in classrooms and libraries due to their exceptional quality and durability, they will be available in June as complements to the existing Califone line of headphones and headsets. Financial details of the transaction were not released.

To order, contact a Califone dealer.  For more information on the full line of Califone products, call 1-800-722-0500, or visit http://www.califone.com to view and download the Califone catalog.

About Califone

Califone was founded in 1947 and continues to be a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of audiovisual and supplemental curriculum products for use in education, presentation and professional markets.  The company offers a complete line of audio solutions, wireless systems and multimedia products for small, medium and large presentation needs.  Califone serves millions of educators and children in the PreK through higher education school environments, and has expanded to serve business and industry, houses of worship, parks and recreation, and other presentation markets as well.

About School Specialty, Inc.

School Specialty is a leading education company that provides innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to help educators engage and inspire students of all ages and abilities to learn.  The company designs, develops, and provides PreK-12 educators with the latest and very best curriculum, supplemental learning resources, and school supplies.  Working in collaboration with educators, School Specialty reaches beyond the scope of textbooks to help teachers, guidance counselors and school administrators ensure that every student reaches his or her full potential.  For more information about School Specialty, visit http://www.schoolspecialty.com.

SOURCE  Califone

Califone

CONTACT: Tim Ridgway of Califone, Inc., 1-800-722-0500 ext. 428, timr@califone.com; or Nate Towne of C. Blohm & Associates, Inc., +1-608-839-9800, nate@cblohm.com, for Califone

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