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April 4, 2011
EMC Acquires NetWitness
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
EMC Acquires NetWitness
Leading Network Security Analysis Vendor Strengthens RSA's Advanced Security, Risk and Compliance Management Solutions
HOPKINTON, Mass., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has acquired Virginia-based NetWitness Corporation -- a privately-held, market-leading provider of network security analysis solutions. NetWitness' technologies provide precise and pervasive network visibility, enabling security teams to detect and remediate advanced threats while automating the incident investigation process. EMC's acquisition of NetWitness closed on April 1, 2011, and NetWitness will now operate as a part of RSA, The Security Division of EMC. The transaction is not expected to have a material impact to revenue or EPS for the full 2011 fiscal year.
NetWitness offers a revolutionary network security monitoring and analysis platform that provides organizations with a complete and actionable understanding of activity happening on their enterprise networks. Leading organizations worldwide have deployed NetWitness solutions to solve a wide range of the most challenging information security problems including: insider threats, zero-day exploits and targeted malware, advanced persistent threats, fraud, espionage, data leakage, and continuous monitoring of critical security controls. NetWitness customers include enterprises across the Global 1000 in sectors such as financial services, power and energy, telecommunications, retail, and high-tech, as well as government agencies around the world in defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and intelligence.
"The intensity and sophistication of advanced adversaries and zero day malware challenge every organization to rethink traditional approaches to network security," said Tom Heiser, President, RSA, The Security Division of EMC. "NetWitness has redefined the security landscape, providing a powerful solution for organizations seeking to gain immediate insight, precise clarity, and timely closure in the face of the toughest cyber threats. NetWitness' unique network security analysis capabilities extend RSA's solutions for managing security risk and compliance across both physical and virtual environments."
NetWitness will become a core element of RSA's Advanced Security Management Solutions, providing real-time visibility into network activity and adding efficiency to incident investigations and workflow. By combining the NetWitness network monitoring and analysis technology with RSA's enVision® platform, RSA® Data Loss Prevention Suite (DLP) and RSA® CyberCrime Intelligence service, security teams can achieve deep insight into the security posture of their organizations. The precise intelligence and visibility that NetWitness provides, coupled with the RSA Archer eGRC platform, enables organizations to apply business context to security information for better identification and prioritization of security risks while improving and streamlining the incident management process.
NetWitness innovations also go beyond network security analysis to include automated malware analysis, a rapidly growing requirement for addressing advanced persistent threats. Announced at RSA Conference 2011 and available in Q2 2011, NetWitness unveiled Spectrum, a new offering that replicates the knowledge, process and workflow of malware analysts. Spectrum will deliver multiple signature-free methods to identify advanced and zero-day malware. When supplemented by the data collected through RSA FraudAction and RSA CyberCrime Intelligence services, Spectrum can perform a key role in addressing evolving threats.
"EMC and NetWitness share a complementary vision for the future of security management, work with the same types of industry-leading customers, and have a respect for each other's cultures of innovation and growth," said Amit Yoran, CEO of NetWitness. "Joining RSA is a strategic move that will deliver significant benefit for NetWitness customers, partners and employees. EMC has a tremendous record of bringing together smart people and hot technologies and continuing to invest in them to further accelerate growth and achieve their full market potential. Together, we have an opportunity to further strengthen our leadership position in network security analysis by creating new, integrated products and capabilities to solve our customers' most complex security challenges."
About NetWitness
NetWitness® is a revolutionary network monitoring platform that provides enterprises a precise and actionable understanding of everything happening on the network. NetWitness solutions are deployed in customer environments to solve a wide range of tough information security problems including: insider threats, zero-day exploits and targeted malware, advanced persistent threats, fraud, espionage, data leakage, and continuous monitoring of security controls. NetWitness customers include enterprises across the Global 1000 in sectors such as financial services, power and energy, telecommunications, retail, and high-tech, as well as government agencies around the world in defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and intelligence.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, RSA, enVision, Data Loss Prevention Suite, are registered trademarks; RSA CyberCrime Intelligence Service and Archer eGRC platform are trademarks of EMC Corporation. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xiv) litigation that we may be involved in; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Jenn McManus-Goode of RSA, The Security Division of EMC, +1-781-515-6313, jennifer.mcmanus@rsa.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
Leading Network Security Analysis Vendor Strengthens RSA's Advanced Security, Risk and Compliance Management Solutions
HOPKINTON, Mass., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has acquired Virginia-based NetWitness Corporation -- a privately-held, market-leading provider of network security analysis solutions. NetWitness' technologies provide precise and pervasive network visibility, enabling security teams to detect and remediate advanced threats while automating the incident investigation process. EMC's acquisition of NetWitness closed on April 1, 2011, and NetWitness will now operate as a part of RSA, The Security Division of EMC. The transaction is not expected to have a material impact to revenue or EPS for the full 2011 fiscal year.
NetWitness offers a revolutionary network security monitoring and analysis platform that provides organizations with a complete and actionable understanding of activity happening on their enterprise networks. Leading organizations worldwide have deployed NetWitness solutions to solve a wide range of the most challenging information security problems including: insider threats, zero-day exploits and targeted malware, advanced persistent threats, fraud, espionage, data leakage, and continuous monitoring of critical security controls. NetWitness customers include enterprises across the Global 1000 in sectors such as financial services, power and energy, telecommunications, retail, and high-tech, as well as government agencies around the world in defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and intelligence.
"The intensity and sophistication of advanced adversaries and zero day malware challenge every organization to rethink traditional approaches to network security," said Tom Heiser, President, RSA, The Security Division of EMC. "NetWitness has redefined the security landscape, providing a powerful solution for organizations seeking to gain immediate insight, precise clarity, and timely closure in the face of the toughest cyber threats. NetWitness' unique network security analysis capabilities extend RSA's solutions for managing security risk and compliance across both physical and virtual environments."
NetWitness will become a core element of RSA's Advanced Security Management Solutions, providing real-time visibility into network activity and adding efficiency to incident investigations and workflow. By combining the NetWitness network monitoring and analysis technology with RSA's enVision® platform, RSA® Data Loss Prevention Suite (DLP) and RSA® CyberCrime Intelligence service, security teams can achieve deep insight into the security posture of their organizations. The precise intelligence and visibility that NetWitness provides, coupled with the RSA Archer eGRC platform, enables organizations to apply business context to security information for better identification and prioritization of security risks while improving and streamlining the incident management process.
NetWitness innovations also go beyond network security analysis to include automated malware analysis, a rapidly growing requirement for addressing advanced persistent threats. Announced at RSA Conference 2011 and available in Q2 2011, NetWitness unveiled Spectrum, a new offering that replicates the knowledge, process and workflow of malware analysts. Spectrum will deliver multiple signature-free methods to identify advanced and zero-day malware. When supplemented by the data collected through RSA FraudAction and RSA CyberCrime Intelligence services, Spectrum can perform a key role in addressing evolving threats.
"EMC and NetWitness share a complementary vision for the future of security management, work with the same types of industry-leading customers, and have a respect for each other's cultures of innovation and growth," said Amit Yoran, CEO of NetWitness. "Joining RSA is a strategic move that will deliver significant benefit for NetWitness customers, partners and employees. EMC has a tremendous record of bringing together smart people and hot technologies and continuing to invest in them to further accelerate growth and achieve their full market potential. Together, we have an opportunity to further strengthen our leadership position in network security analysis by creating new, integrated products and capabilities to solve our customers' most complex security challenges."
About NetWitness
NetWitness® is a revolutionary network monitoring platform that provides enterprises a precise and actionable understanding of everything happening on the network. NetWitness solutions are deployed in customer environments to solve a wide range of tough information security problems including: insider threats, zero-day exploits and targeted malware, advanced persistent threats, fraud, espionage, data leakage, and continuous monitoring of security controls. NetWitness customers include enterprises across the Global 1000 in sectors such as financial services, power and energy, telecommunications, retail, and high-tech, as well as government agencies around the world in defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and intelligence.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, RSA, enVision, Data Loss Prevention Suite, are registered trademarks; RSA CyberCrime Intelligence Service and Archer eGRC platform are trademarks of EMC Corporation. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xiv) litigation that we may be involved in; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Jenn McManus-Goode of RSA, The Security Division of EMC, +1-781-515-6313, jennifer.mcmanus@rsa.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
Internap Expands Availability of XIP Internet Traffic Accelerator
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Internap Expands Availability of XIP Internet Traffic Accelerator
ATLANTA April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
News Highlights
-- Demand for faster content delivery drives Accelerated IP (XIP((TM)))
expansion across Internap's global data center footprint
-- Customers experience up to four times acceleration and report higher
end-user satisfaction
-- Growing customer adoption reflects industry shift towards
"Acceleration-as-a-Service"
-- XIP demo shows performance improvement in side-by-side "horse race"
Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ: INAP), a leading provider of IT infrastructure services, today announced that Accelerated IP (XIP), a service-based Internet traffic accelerator that improves performance of enterprise web services and applications by up to four times, is now available across the company's global data center footprint. XIP complements Internap's Performance IP(TM) route-optimized network connectivity to deliver a superior end-user experience via end-to-end network optimization.
As enterprises increasingly deliver dynamic content, applications and services over the Internet, the performance of the underlying network has become a key priority to support differentiation and drive growth. With its ability to deliver mission-critical, latency-sensitive Internet content to geographically dispersed users, XIP is achieving significant customer adoption.
Jolokia Networks, a provider of hosting, streaming and IT services, turned to Internap to accelerate the delivery of cloud-based applications for customers with a wide network of international end users. XIP has significantly reduced latency and improved application performance for traffic between Jolokia's hosting sites in Europe and North America, resulting in a 40% web page load time improvement. Complete Jolokia case study available here.
"As a provider of both content delivery and hosting services, Jolokia serves a customer base seeking to make Software-as-as-Service offerings more efficient, scalable and cost-effective. XIP gives us a competitive edge by enabling a best-in-class performance infrastructure that few companies can match," said Mark Pace, co-founder and chief technology officer of Jolokia Networks. "XIP has dramatically improved our network performance, offering our customers a more reliable experience delivering dynamic content globally."
Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR), a global leader in video and media data and advertising solutions, also is using XIP to reduce latency for its globally distributed SaaS customers. XIP has accelerated Concurrent's application transmission speeds by up to four times. Requiring access to a high-performance, globally-distributed network, Concurrent selected XIP for its flexible "Acceleration-as-a-Service" model that enables Concurrent to virtually extend the reach of its U.S. Data center and provide its customer with uninterrupted, reliable and timely service.
"Businesses today have officially entered the next phase of the Internet: 'acceleration.' Slow sites and poor web performance can have grave implications for businesses. Even one second of latency can result in a 7% reduction of customer conversion and lost revenue," said Amar Khan, vice president of IP Services at Internap. "The adoption of XIP among our Performance IP customers is clear evidence of the prioritization of acceleration. The high-performance network is the competitive edge businesses require in today's content-driven market."
On April 6, 2011, Internap will host a webinar, "What's your Network Riding On?" Internap's Khan will address the benefits of TCP traffic acceleration, and Jolokia CTO, Mark Pace, will discuss how XIP helped dramatically improve delivery of rich media and file-based content for his customers.
About Accelerated IP (XIP)
-- Originally launched in April 2010 in limited markets, XIP accelerates
end-to-end Internet traffic from the application to the end user.
Ideally suited for dynamic web content, XIP delivers improved response
times for websites and web-based applications, as well as faster file
downloads.
-- XIP is a TCP acceleration technology provided as a service that does not
require hardware to enhance online application performance and enables
customers to pay based on usage.
-- The service is now available across Internap's IP footprint in
Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Frankfurt, Hong
Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia,
Phoenix, Santa Clara, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Toronto and
Washington D.C.
About Performance IP
-- Performance IP provides premium network connectivity and performance
across Internap's global footprint.
-- Deployed by thousands of companies around the world and backed by a 100%
proactive, uptime service level agreement, Performance IP combines the
ability to deliver traffic across numerous carrier networks globally
with patented Managed Internet Route Optimizer(TM) (MIRO) technology.
About Internap
Internap provides high-performance IT infrastructure services that enable our customers to focus on their core business, improve service levels and lower the cost of IT operations. Our colocation, connectivity and managed hosting solutions are differentiated by unparalleled levels of performance, availability and support. Since 1996, thousands of enterprises have entrusted Internap to deliver their business-critical IT infrastructure needs. For more information, visit http://www.internap.com/, our blog at http://www.internap.com/blog, or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/internap.
About Concurrent
Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR) is a global leader in innovative solutions that enable the seamless delivery, management and monetization of video on any screen. Built on a solid foundation of video firsts and patented, Emmy® Award winning technology, Concurrent's screen-independent video delivery and media data solutions create a truly holistic, 360-degree view of the consumer video experience. By harnessing the full potential of video, Concurrent provides customers in the cable, telco, wireless, web, advertising and content development industries with new revenue opportunities such as advanced advertising. Concurrent's video solutions are built upon a rich heritage of high-performance real-time technology, which also powers solutions for the defense, aerospace, automotive and financial industries. Concurrent is a global company with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.ccur.com. Concurrent Media Contact: Jenny Stallings, 678-258-4166, pr@ccur.com
About Jolokia Networks
Jolokia Networks is a leading service provider offering customized hosting solutions, content management and delivery. Utilizing its private cloud infrastructure, and leveraging worldwide content distribution and dynamic application acceleration technologies, Jolokia delivers unequaled hosting solutions designed to meet the specific needs and highly enhance the end user experience of its customers. From SaaS solutions for ISVs, to delivery solutions for live and on demand rich media, Jolokia's platform provides customers with secure, customizable, rapidly deployed solutions that are designed for their individual needs, and not packaged in a one size fits all approach. Jolokia's experience and deep understanding of the hosting and streaming process makes it a unique and powerful partner for all companies who have top tier products and need first class solutions. For more information please email sales@jolokianetworks.com or phone 408-689-0290.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the features, functionality and performance of our products and services, including Accelerated IP (XIP), and the benefits our customers are expected to receive from them. Because such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the actual performance of our products and services; our ability to respond successfully to technological change; the availability of services from Internet network service providers or network service providers providing network access loops and local loops on favorable terms, or at all; failure of third party suppliers to deliver their products and services on favorable terms, or at all; failures in our network operations centers, data centers, network access points or computer systems; our ability to provide or improve Internet infrastructure services to our customers; and our ability to protect our intellectual property, as well as other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statement for any reason.
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Media Contact: Investor Contact:
Joanna Horn Andrew McBath
Davies Murphy Group, Inc. 404-302-9700
678-242-8081 ir@internap.com
internap@daviesmurphy.com
http://www.daviesmurphy.com
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Web Site: http://www.internap.com
ATLANTA April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
News Highlights
-- Demand for faster content delivery drives Accelerated IP (XIP((TM)))
expansion across Internap's global data center footprint
-- Customers experience up to four times acceleration and report higher
end-user satisfaction
-- Growing customer adoption reflects industry shift towards
"Acceleration-as-a-Service"
-- XIP demo shows performance improvement in side-by-side "horse race"
Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ: INAP), a leading provider of IT infrastructure services, today announced that Accelerated IP (XIP), a service-based Internet traffic accelerator that improves performance of enterprise web services and applications by up to four times, is now available across the company's global data center footprint. XIP complements Internap's Performance IP(TM) route-optimized network connectivity to deliver a superior end-user experience via end-to-end network optimization.
As enterprises increasingly deliver dynamic content, applications and services over the Internet, the performance of the underlying network has become a key priority to support differentiation and drive growth. With its ability to deliver mission-critical, latency-sensitive Internet content to geographically dispersed users, XIP is achieving significant customer adoption.
Jolokia Networks, a provider of hosting, streaming and IT services, turned to Internap to accelerate the delivery of cloud-based applications for customers with a wide network of international end users. XIP has significantly reduced latency and improved application performance for traffic between Jolokia's hosting sites in Europe and North America, resulting in a 40% web page load time improvement. Complete Jolokia case study available here.
"As a provider of both content delivery and hosting services, Jolokia serves a customer base seeking to make Software-as-as-Service offerings more efficient, scalable and cost-effective. XIP gives us a competitive edge by enabling a best-in-class performance infrastructure that few companies can match," said Mark Pace, co-founder and chief technology officer of Jolokia Networks. "XIP has dramatically improved our network performance, offering our customers a more reliable experience delivering dynamic content globally."
Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR), a global leader in video and media data and advertising solutions, also is using XIP to reduce latency for its globally distributed SaaS customers. XIP has accelerated Concurrent's application transmission speeds by up to four times. Requiring access to a high-performance, globally-distributed network, Concurrent selected XIP for its flexible "Acceleration-as-a-Service" model that enables Concurrent to virtually extend the reach of its U.S. Data center and provide its customer with uninterrupted, reliable and timely service.
"Businesses today have officially entered the next phase of the Internet: 'acceleration.' Slow sites and poor web performance can have grave implications for businesses. Even one second of latency can result in a 7% reduction of customer conversion and lost revenue," said Amar Khan, vice president of IP Services at Internap. "The adoption of XIP among our Performance IP customers is clear evidence of the prioritization of acceleration. The high-performance network is the competitive edge businesses require in today's content-driven market."
On April 6, 2011, Internap will host a webinar, "What's your Network Riding On?" Internap's Khan will address the benefits of TCP traffic acceleration, and Jolokia CTO, Mark Pace, will discuss how XIP helped dramatically improve delivery of rich media and file-based content for his customers.
About Accelerated IP (XIP)
-- Originally launched in April 2010 in limited markets, XIP accelerates
end-to-end Internet traffic from the application to the end user.
Ideally suited for dynamic web content, XIP delivers improved response
times for websites and web-based applications, as well as faster file
downloads.
-- XIP is a TCP acceleration technology provided as a service that does not
require hardware to enhance online application performance and enables
customers to pay based on usage.
-- The service is now available across Internap's IP footprint in
Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Frankfurt, Hong
Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia,
Phoenix, Santa Clara, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Toronto and
Washington D.C.
About Performance IP
-- Performance IP provides premium network connectivity and performance
across Internap's global footprint.
-- Deployed by thousands of companies around the world and backed by a 100%
proactive, uptime service level agreement, Performance IP combines the
ability to deliver traffic across numerous carrier networks globally
with patented Managed Internet Route Optimizer(TM) (MIRO) technology.
About Internap
Internap provides high-performance IT infrastructure services that enable our customers to focus on their core business, improve service levels and lower the cost of IT operations. Our colocation, connectivity and managed hosting solutions are differentiated by unparalleled levels of performance, availability and support. Since 1996, thousands of enterprises have entrusted Internap to deliver their business-critical IT infrastructure needs. For more information, visit http://www.internap.com/, our blog at http://www.internap.com/blog, or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/internap.
About Concurrent
Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR) is a global leader in innovative solutions that enable the seamless delivery, management and monetization of video on any screen. Built on a solid foundation of video firsts and patented, Emmy® Award winning technology, Concurrent's screen-independent video delivery and media data solutions create a truly holistic, 360-degree view of the consumer video experience. By harnessing the full potential of video, Concurrent provides customers in the cable, telco, wireless, web, advertising and content development industries with new revenue opportunities such as advanced advertising. Concurrent's video solutions are built upon a rich heritage of high-performance real-time technology, which also powers solutions for the defense, aerospace, automotive and financial industries. Concurrent is a global company with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.ccur.com. Concurrent Media Contact: Jenny Stallings, 678-258-4166, pr@ccur.com
About Jolokia Networks
Jolokia Networks is a leading service provider offering customized hosting solutions, content management and delivery. Utilizing its private cloud infrastructure, and leveraging worldwide content distribution and dynamic application acceleration technologies, Jolokia delivers unequaled hosting solutions designed to meet the specific needs and highly enhance the end user experience of its customers. From SaaS solutions for ISVs, to delivery solutions for live and on demand rich media, Jolokia's platform provides customers with secure, customizable, rapidly deployed solutions that are designed for their individual needs, and not packaged in a one size fits all approach. Jolokia's experience and deep understanding of the hosting and streaming process makes it a unique and powerful partner for all companies who have top tier products and need first class solutions. For more information please email sales@jolokianetworks.com or phone 408-689-0290.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the features, functionality and performance of our products and services, including Accelerated IP (XIP), and the benefits our customers are expected to receive from them. Because such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the actual performance of our products and services; our ability to respond successfully to technological change; the availability of services from Internet network service providers or network service providers providing network access loops and local loops on favorable terms, or at all; failure of third party suppliers to deliver their products and services on favorable terms, or at all; failures in our network operations centers, data centers, network access points or computer systems; our ability to provide or improve Internet infrastructure services to our customers; and our ability to protect our intellectual property, as well as other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statement for any reason.
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Media Contact: Investor Contact:
Joanna Horn Andrew McBath
Davies Murphy Group, Inc. 404-302-9700
678-242-8081 ir@internap.com
internap@daviesmurphy.com
http://www.daviesmurphy.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
It's Not Too Late: Cars.com Offers Valuable Advice on Automotive Tax Credits and Deductions
CHICAGO, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With tax day quickly approaching, drivers of alternate-fuel vehicles, including hybrids, may be missing out on valuable money-saving credits and deductions - most of which expire after this tax season. Cars.com, a leading online resource for buying, selling or owning a car, has compiled a comprehensive guide on finding and claiming the tax credits and deductions drivers might be owed.
These credits launched with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and ended on December 31, 2010. To be eligible for the credits, vehicles had to have been purchased in 2010, and must fall into one of five categories: fuel cell, advance lean-burn technology, hybrid, electric or alternative fuel. Only the original owner of the vehicle is eligible for any credits or deductions.
"Filing for these tax credits can be confusing and cumbersome, it's not as easy as checking a box," says Patrick Olsen, Cars.com Editor in Chief. "Credits differ by make, model and even sometimes by trim level, so it's important that a consumer takes the time to research what they qualify for and have all the information needed to file on hand. For those who have more complicated filing issues, like amending a return that they already filed, we recommend consulting with an accountant."
The Act also specifies that after the manufacturer sells 60,000 units, the credits begin to phase out. The only manufacturers who hit that mark during the program were Ford, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
"Even though Ford, Honda and Volkswagen did hit the 60,000 sales mark, those who purchased one of their hybrids this year should still check our guide," says Olsen. "There are some models from these manufacturers that qualified for the credit in 2010, based on the date they were purchased. Those interested in an electric vehicle still have a year to qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500."
A complete list of 2010 tax credits for hybrid and alternative-fuel cars and answers to frequently asked questions about these credits can be found at Cars.com.
ABOUT CARS.COM
Cars.com was recently named the "Best Overall Customer Experience" by Keynote Systems, the world's leading Internet usage research company. Cars.com is an online destination for car shoppers that offers information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. With price listings, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and a large selection of new- and used-car inventory, Cars.com puts millions of car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they need to make confident buying decisions.
Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo (NYSE: BLC), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
SOURCE Cars.com
Cars.com
CONTACT: Jackie Brennan, +1-312-601-6229, for Cars.com
Web Site: http://www.cars.com
CHICAGO, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With tax day quickly approaching, drivers of alternate-fuel vehicles, including hybrids, may be missing out on valuable money-saving credits and deductions - most of which expire after this tax season. Cars.com, a leading online resource for buying, selling or owning a car, has compiled a comprehensive guide on finding and claiming the tax credits and deductions drivers might be owed.
These credits launched with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and ended on December 31, 2010. To be eligible for the credits, vehicles had to have been purchased in 2010, and must fall into one of five categories: fuel cell, advance lean-burn technology, hybrid, electric or alternative fuel. Only the original owner of the vehicle is eligible for any credits or deductions.
"Filing for these tax credits can be confusing and cumbersome, it's not as easy as checking a box," says Patrick Olsen, Cars.com Editor in Chief. "Credits differ by make, model and even sometimes by trim level, so it's important that a consumer takes the time to research what they qualify for and have all the information needed to file on hand. For those who have more complicated filing issues, like amending a return that they already filed, we recommend consulting with an accountant."
The Act also specifies that after the manufacturer sells 60,000 units, the credits begin to phase out. The only manufacturers who hit that mark during the program were Ford, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
"Even though Ford, Honda and Volkswagen did hit the 60,000 sales mark, those who purchased one of their hybrids this year should still check our guide," says Olsen. "There are some models from these manufacturers that qualified for the credit in 2010, based on the date they were purchased. Those interested in an electric vehicle still have a year to qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500."
A complete list of 2010 tax credits for hybrid and alternative-fuel cars and answers to frequently asked questions about these credits can be found at Cars.com.
ABOUT CARS.COM
Cars.com was recently named the "Best Overall Customer Experience" by Keynote Systems, the world's leading Internet usage research company. Cars.com is an online destination for car shoppers that offers information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. With price listings, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and a large selection of new- and used-car inventory, Cars.com puts millions of car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they need to make confident buying decisions.
Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo (NYSE: BLC), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
SOURCE Cars.com
Cars.com
CONTACT: Jackie Brennan, +1-312-601-6229, for Cars.com
Web Site: http://www.cars.com
Overstock Cuts Marketing Ties in States Passing Unconstitutional Internet Sales Tax; Redirects Ad Dollars to Customers in Those States
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Posted on April 4, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Overstock Cuts Marketing Ties in States Passing Unconstitutional Internet Sales Tax; Redirects Ad Dollars to Customers in Those States
Free $20 Club O Accounts Preloaded with $10 in Club O Rewards Given to 150,000 Customers in RI, NY, NC, and IL
SALT LAKE CITY, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) (short cut: O.CO) today announced that it will award free Club O accounts ($20 value) pre-loaded with $10 in Club O Reward dollars to top customers in states where the company canceled ad contracts because of unconstitutional Sales Tax Laws.
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"States passing laws making out-of-state retailers collect sales tax simply for having marketing affiliates in those states are violating the Constitution," said Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. "So we have decided to sever our relationships with thousands of marketing affiliates in those states, take the money we would normally pay those affiliates, and use it to reward our best customers in those states. Any customer in these states that has spent more than $300 in the past year will receive a free Club O membership (normally priced at $20) and their membership account will come preloaded with an additional $10 balance. Those qualifying that are already Club O members will instead have $20 added to their existing Club O Rewards account). There are over 150,000 customers meeting this description, to whom we are in effect transferring $30 of value, for a total economic value of over $4.5 million."
Overstock.com has long opposed state laws designed to force out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax merely for using in-state ad services. The company has mounted court challenges, citing Supreme Court decisions rendering these laws unconstitutional, and has cut ties with local advertisers in all 4 states passing these laws.
The gifted Club O accounts will be established automatically for qualifying customers in Rhode Island, New York, North Carolina, and Illinois. To learn more visit http://www.overstock.com/clubo.
Club O is Overstock.com's customer rewards program, providing members with exclusive promotions, year-round free shipping, and 5% cash back on every purchase. (Members who also apply for and receive an Overstock MasterCard receive up to 8% cash-back on purchases, and $10 in Club O rewards on first card use.)
About Overstock.com
Overstock.com, Inc. (short cut: O.CO) is a Savings Engine offering brand-name merchandise at discount prices. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com and http://www.o.co. Overstock.com regularly posts information about the company and other related matters on its website under the heading "Investor Relations."
Overstock.com® is a registered trademark and Club O(TM), O.co(TM) and Savings Engine(TM) are trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the date of the gift of the Club O membership, the amount of pre-loaded Club O rewards credit, and termination of affiliate marketers. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.
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Overstock.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Media: Roger Johnson of Overstock.com, Inc., +1-801-947-4430, rojohnson@overstock.com; Investors: Kevin Moon of Overstock.com, Inc., +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com
Web Site: http://www.overstock.com
Free $20 Club O Accounts Preloaded with $10 in Club O Rewards Given to 150,000 Customers in RI, NY, NC, and IL
SALT LAKE CITY, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) (short cut: O.CO) today announced that it will award free Club O accounts ($20 value) pre-loaded with $10 in Club O Reward dollars to top customers in states where the company canceled ad contracts because of unconstitutional Sales Tax Laws.
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"States passing laws making out-of-state retailers collect sales tax simply for having marketing affiliates in those states are violating the Constitution," said Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. "So we have decided to sever our relationships with thousands of marketing affiliates in those states, take the money we would normally pay those affiliates, and use it to reward our best customers in those states. Any customer in these states that has spent more than $300 in the past year will receive a free Club O membership (normally priced at $20) and their membership account will come preloaded with an additional $10 balance. Those qualifying that are already Club O members will instead have $20 added to their existing Club O Rewards account). There are over 150,000 customers meeting this description, to whom we are in effect transferring $30 of value, for a total economic value of over $4.5 million."
Overstock.com has long opposed state laws designed to force out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax merely for using in-state ad services. The company has mounted court challenges, citing Supreme Court decisions rendering these laws unconstitutional, and has cut ties with local advertisers in all 4 states passing these laws.
The gifted Club O accounts will be established automatically for qualifying customers in Rhode Island, New York, North Carolina, and Illinois. To learn more visit http://www.overstock.com/clubo.
Club O is Overstock.com's customer rewards program, providing members with exclusive promotions, year-round free shipping, and 5% cash back on every purchase. (Members who also apply for and receive an Overstock MasterCard receive up to 8% cash-back on purchases, and $10 in Club O rewards on first card use.)
About Overstock.com
Overstock.com, Inc. (short cut: O.CO) is a Savings Engine offering brand-name merchandise at discount prices. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com and http://www.o.co. Overstock.com regularly posts information about the company and other related matters on its website under the heading "Investor Relations."
Overstock.com® is a registered trademark and Club O(TM), O.co(TM) and Savings Engine(TM) are trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the date of the gift of the Club O membership, the amount of pre-loaded Club O rewards credit, and termination of affiliate marketers. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Overstock.com, Inc.
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Overstock.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Media: Roger Johnson of Overstock.com, Inc., +1-801-947-4430, rojohnson@overstock.com; Investors: Kevin Moon of Overstock.com, Inc., +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com
Web Site: http://www.overstock.com
New Fitness DVD Mixes Yoga and Pilates High-Intensity Workout
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:49:01 AM
New Fitness DVD Mixes Yoga and Pilates High-Intensity Workout
Master Fitness Instructor, Choreographer and Core Body Specialist Sean Vigue's Pylata DVD allows you to kiss the crowded gym goodbye with a signature high-intensity interval workout in less than 20 minutes
ORLANDO, Fla., April 4 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Master fitness instructor Sean Vigue announces the release of his signature Pylata routine, an extreme workout that combines the core-blasting of Pilates with the interval intensity of Tabata, rounded out by a soothing yoga cooldown. Perfect for serious athletes, no weights or machines are necessary for this under-20-minute series that tightens and tones using only body weight. The Pylata DVD is available for sale at The Motley Fitness store: http://motleyfitness.com/motleyfitness/Store.html
"Pylata is my original recipe to fit, lean and strong core building," says Motley Fitness owner Sean Vigue. "Through teaching Pylata, yoga and Pilates, I am able to connect with countless people to give the gift of fitness, health and strength every day in this line of work and there is nothing more rewarding than that. Pylata in particular is exciting because there are countless ways to achieve the same results in less than half an hour each time. You really never get the same workout twice."
Vigue, who has instructed yoga, Pilates and Yogalates classes for Disney castmates since 2005, teaches classes throughout the Orlando area six days a week.
For more information on Sean Vigue, Pylata or Motley Fitness, connect with the Motley Fitness Facebook Fan page, subscribe to the Motley Fitness YouTube channel, or follow @MotleyFitness on Twitter.
About Sean Vigue and Motley Fitness
Motley Fitness is the brainchild of master instructor Sean Vigue and features world-class live Pilates, yoga and spinning classes in addition to a full line of dynamic workout DVDs. Motley Fitness Clients include Walt Disney World, Gold's Gym Orlando, Florida Hospital, Montessori School, Anytime Fitness, Platinum Dance Academy, Orange Lake Resort, Osceola and Orange Country school districts. Vigue's professional certifications include Pilates Mat Foundations, PiYo(TM) Instructor Training, Practical Yoga Instructor, Practical Pilates, Certified Pilates Matwork & Yoga Fundamentals, Schwinn Cycling Training Course, Certified Personal Trainer, and Actors' Equity, among others.
Media Contact
Lisa Buyer
954.354.1411x14
lbuyer@thebuyergroup.com
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SOURCE Motley Fitness
Motley Fitness
Web Site: http://motleyfitness.com/motleyfitness/Store.html
Master Fitness Instructor, Choreographer and Core Body Specialist Sean Vigue's Pylata DVD allows you to kiss the crowded gym goodbye with a signature high-intensity interval workout in less than 20 minutes
ORLANDO, Fla., April 4 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Master fitness instructor Sean Vigue announces the release of his signature Pylata routine, an extreme workout that combines the core-blasting of Pilates with the interval intensity of Tabata, rounded out by a soothing yoga cooldown. Perfect for serious athletes, no weights or machines are necessary for this under-20-minute series that tightens and tones using only body weight. The Pylata DVD is available for sale at The Motley Fitness store: http://motleyfitness.com/motleyfitness/Store.html
"Pylata is my original recipe to fit, lean and strong core building," says Motley Fitness owner Sean Vigue. "Through teaching Pylata, yoga and Pilates, I am able to connect with countless people to give the gift of fitness, health and strength every day in this line of work and there is nothing more rewarding than that. Pylata in particular is exciting because there are countless ways to achieve the same results in less than half an hour each time. You really never get the same workout twice."
Vigue, who has instructed yoga, Pilates and Yogalates classes for Disney castmates since 2005, teaches classes throughout the Orlando area six days a week.
For more information on Sean Vigue, Pylata or Motley Fitness, connect with the Motley Fitness Facebook Fan page, subscribe to the Motley Fitness YouTube channel, or follow @MotleyFitness on Twitter.
About Sean Vigue and Motley Fitness
Motley Fitness is the brainchild of master instructor Sean Vigue and features world-class live Pilates, yoga and spinning classes in addition to a full line of dynamic workout DVDs. Motley Fitness Clients include Walt Disney World, Gold's Gym Orlando, Florida Hospital, Montessori School, Anytime Fitness, Platinum Dance Academy, Orange Lake Resort, Osceola and Orange Country school districts. Vigue's professional certifications include Pilates Mat Foundations, PiYo(TM) Instructor Training, Practical Yoga Instructor, Practical Pilates, Certified Pilates Matwork & Yoga Fundamentals, Schwinn Cycling Training Course, Certified Personal Trainer, and Actors' Equity, among others.
Media Contact
Lisa Buyer
954.354.1411x14
lbuyer@thebuyergroup.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Motley Fitness
Motley Fitness
Web Site: http://motleyfitness.com/motleyfitness/Store.html
Avere Unveils FXT Scale-Out NAS Appliances with Enhanced Hardware Platforms
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:35:01 AM
Avere Unveils FXT Scale-Out NAS Appliances with Enhanced Hardware Platforms
PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Avere Systems today announced two new FXT Series scale-out NAS appliances. The FXT 2550 and 2570 models feature faster Intel Xeon quad-core processors, more capacity on the DRAM storage tier and enhanced connectivity with six 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, in addition to dual 10GbE ports with copper or optical options.
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The new FXT appliances are based on Avere's A-3 Architecture which includes three core Avere technologies: a Tiered File System that dynamically tiers data by intelligently and automatically moving it to the optimal storage tier based on demand; scale-out clustering, providing performance scaling and high availability across a cluster of up to 25 FXT appliances for up to millions of IOPS and dozens of gigabytes per second throughput; and virtualization and visibility, leveraging Avere's recently announced GNS capability to manage multiple heterogeneous NAS systems as one and allowing all clients to access all data from a single mount point, whether the NAS server is located in a local data center, remote site or in the cloud.
"These new FXT scale-out appliances leverage Avere's technical innovations to bring a next-generation NAS experience to customers who are frustrated with the management complexity, stranded storage capacity and performance bottlenecks of their current NAS installations," said Ron Bianchini, Avere President and CEO. "The FXT 2550 and 2750 appliances implement the power of our innovative A-3 architecture that not only addresses today's fundamental problems of conventional NAS technology but was designed to be extensible to support future NAS evolutions."
Avere's FXT 2550 includes 72 GB of DRAM, 1 GB of NVRAM and 3.6 TB of 15K SAS disk storage, six 1 GbE ports and two copper 10 GbE ports for $72,500. The unit can be configured with dual optical 10 GbE ports for $75,500. The FXT 2750 features the same configuration but substitutes the SAS disk tier for 512 GB of Single Level Cell SSD storage for $82,500. The dual 10 GbE optical port version sells for $85,500. All of the new FXT scale-out NAS appliances with the Avere 2.0 Operating System and global namespace are currently available.
About Avere Systems
Avere delivers breakthrough results for accelerating scale-out NAS performance, reducing NAS infrastructure costs, minimizing remote-office latency and lowering overall NAS operating costs. The company's A-3 innovative architecture solves typical NAS challenges of too many disks, poor scaling and global file access to extend the enterprise by virtualizing storage and gaining visibility of an organization's applications, clients and storage. Avere enables organizations to improve the performance of their current NAS infrastructure and lower the cost of NAS acquisition while delivering superior economics, efficiency, visibility and business agility. Learn more at http://www.averesystems.com, and you can follow the company on Twitter.com/averesystems.
CONTACT AGENCY: CONTACT CLIENT:
Judy Smith Rebecca Thompson
JPR Communications VP Marketing
818-884-8282 Avere Systems
judys@jprcom.com 412-635-7170 ext 220
rthompson@averesystems.com
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Avere Systems
Web Site: http://www.averesystems.com/
PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Avere Systems today announced two new FXT Series scale-out NAS appliances. The FXT 2550 and 2570 models feature faster Intel Xeon quad-core processors, more capacity on the DRAM storage tier and enhanced connectivity with six 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, in addition to dual 10GbE ports with copper or optical options.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090914/LA74693LOGO)
The new FXT appliances are based on Avere's A-3 Architecture which includes three core Avere technologies: a Tiered File System that dynamically tiers data by intelligently and automatically moving it to the optimal storage tier based on demand; scale-out clustering, providing performance scaling and high availability across a cluster of up to 25 FXT appliances for up to millions of IOPS and dozens of gigabytes per second throughput; and virtualization and visibility, leveraging Avere's recently announced GNS capability to manage multiple heterogeneous NAS systems as one and allowing all clients to access all data from a single mount point, whether the NAS server is located in a local data center, remote site or in the cloud.
"These new FXT scale-out appliances leverage Avere's technical innovations to bring a next-generation NAS experience to customers who are frustrated with the management complexity, stranded storage capacity and performance bottlenecks of their current NAS installations," said Ron Bianchini, Avere President and CEO. "The FXT 2550 and 2750 appliances implement the power of our innovative A-3 architecture that not only addresses today's fundamental problems of conventional NAS technology but was designed to be extensible to support future NAS evolutions."
Avere's FXT 2550 includes 72 GB of DRAM, 1 GB of NVRAM and 3.6 TB of 15K SAS disk storage, six 1 GbE ports and two copper 10 GbE ports for $72,500. The unit can be configured with dual optical 10 GbE ports for $75,500. The FXT 2750 features the same configuration but substitutes the SAS disk tier for 512 GB of Single Level Cell SSD storage for $82,500. The dual 10 GbE optical port version sells for $85,500. All of the new FXT scale-out NAS appliances with the Avere 2.0 Operating System and global namespace are currently available.
About Avere Systems
Avere delivers breakthrough results for accelerating scale-out NAS performance, reducing NAS infrastructure costs, minimizing remote-office latency and lowering overall NAS operating costs. The company's A-3 innovative architecture solves typical NAS challenges of too many disks, poor scaling and global file access to extend the enterprise by virtualizing storage and gaining visibility of an organization's applications, clients and storage. Avere enables organizations to improve the performance of their current NAS infrastructure and lower the cost of NAS acquisition while delivering superior economics, efficiency, visibility and business agility. Learn more at http://www.averesystems.com, and you can follow the company on Twitter.com/averesystems.
CONTACT AGENCY: CONTACT CLIENT:
Judy Smith Rebecca Thompson
JPR Communications VP Marketing
818-884-8282 Avere Systems
judys@jprcom.com 412-635-7170 ext 220
rthompson@averesystems.com
SOURCE Avere Systems
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Avere Systems
Web Site: http://www.averesystems.com/
Online Video-Advertising Website Offers Economical Option for Business Owners Who Want to Reach Local/Regional/Global Markets, Increase Traffic to Their Sites
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Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:28:01 AM
Online Video-Advertising Website Offers Economical Option for Business Owners Who Want to Reach Local/Regional/Global Markets, Increase Traffic to Their Sites
MIAMI, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The power of online video is evident in the statistics of YouTube, which logs more than 2 million views daily, according to industry reports. The power of social networking is undeniable, too; approximately one out of every 13 people worldwide has a Facebook account. A newly launched website, Your-Ad.com (http://Your-Ad.com/), is harnessing this power for businesses.
Your-Ad.com is designed for businesses seeking an economical advertising vehicle to promote their business, product or service, as well as drive traffic to their websites. The site uses proprietary, custom-coded software to blend social networking capabilities in a commercial application.
"Those who will benefit most from our services are the budding entrepreneur and the small business owner with a limited advertising budget," said site founder Victor Chacon. "We are the most economical way to get seen, with packages available for less than $5 a month."
Clients begin by creating a "Storefront," where they can promote their wares or services and link to their own sites. They are offered the option of uploading a Video-Ad, which is displayed on the Your-Ad.com home page under their selected - and paid for - category. For an additional fee, clients can select the more prominent "Showcase" placement, which produces the greatest number of views.
Clients can upload photographs to the site, to focus on specific items. And, an instant messenger service and an area to post blogs are available.
Chacon said that clients do not need any technical know-how in order to provide a video to Your-Ad.com. "We can convert virtually any type of video," he said.
All published ads are available for viewing by the public. Visitors must sign in, however, for interactive access to the Storefronts and additional client information. Visitors can browse by product/service, by category or by country.
"Because we have a global reach," said Chacon, "our service is perfect for online merchants. They can reach customers around the corner or around the world in a very cost-effective manner."
Services offered include:
-- Video-Ad packages starting at less than $5/month
-- 25-picture Foto-Paks, starting at less than $2/month
-- Combos, which are a mix of videos and Foto-Paks
Clients receive one month of FREE advertising in the Highlighted Video-Ad rotation. This automatically places their video in the Featured Video-Ad rotation as well.
For more information, visit Your-Ad.com: http://Your-Ad.com/.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Your-Adcom/167052830013082?ref=ts
Contact:
Victor Chacon1-305-707-9503baron@your-ad.comvecheau@netscape.net
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Your-Ad.com
Your-Ad.com
Web Site: http://Your-Ad.com/
MIAMI, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The power of online video is evident in the statistics of YouTube, which logs more than 2 million views daily, according to industry reports. The power of social networking is undeniable, too; approximately one out of every 13 people worldwide has a Facebook account. A newly launched website, Your-Ad.com (http://Your-Ad.com/), is harnessing this power for businesses.
Your-Ad.com is designed for businesses seeking an economical advertising vehicle to promote their business, product or service, as well as drive traffic to their websites. The site uses proprietary, custom-coded software to blend social networking capabilities in a commercial application.
"Those who will benefit most from our services are the budding entrepreneur and the small business owner with a limited advertising budget," said site founder Victor Chacon. "We are the most economical way to get seen, with packages available for less than $5 a month."
Clients begin by creating a "Storefront," where they can promote their wares or services and link to their own sites. They are offered the option of uploading a Video-Ad, which is displayed on the Your-Ad.com home page under their selected - and paid for - category. For an additional fee, clients can select the more prominent "Showcase" placement, which produces the greatest number of views.
Clients can upload photographs to the site, to focus on specific items. And, an instant messenger service and an area to post blogs are available.
Chacon said that clients do not need any technical know-how in order to provide a video to Your-Ad.com. "We can convert virtually any type of video," he said.
All published ads are available for viewing by the public. Visitors must sign in, however, for interactive access to the Storefronts and additional client information. Visitors can browse by product/service, by category or by country.
"Because we have a global reach," said Chacon, "our service is perfect for online merchants. They can reach customers around the corner or around the world in a very cost-effective manner."
Services offered include:
-- Video-Ad packages starting at less than $5/month
-- 25-picture Foto-Paks, starting at less than $2/month
-- Combos, which are a mix of videos and Foto-Paks
Clients receive one month of FREE advertising in the Highlighted Video-Ad rotation. This automatically places their video in the Featured Video-Ad rotation as well.
For more information, visit Your-Ad.com: http://Your-Ad.com/.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Your-Adcom/167052830013082?ref=ts
Contact:
Victor Chacon1-305-707-9503baron@your-ad.comvecheau@netscape.net
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Your-Ad.com
Your-Ad.com
Web Site: http://Your-Ad.com/
Enterasys Networks Announces New "Bookend" Offerings for Access Edge Portfolio
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:21:01 AM
Enterasys Networks Announces New "Bookend" Offerings for Access Edge Portfolio
New Enterasys K-Series and Next-Generation A-Series Switches Provide Leading Automation, Visibility and Control Capabilities
ANDOVER, Mass., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company, today announced the Enterasys K-Series, the company's newest modular switching family, designed to deliver exceptional levels of automation, visibility and control at the network edge, as well as the Enterasys A-Series A4 next-generation stackable switch platform, with new high availability and built-in automation features. The two new offerings represent both ends of the Enterasys "access edge" tier portfolio spectrum.
"The products we announced today continue the expansion of the Enterasys access edge portfolio and provide premier switching technology for entry-level connectivity up through the high end of the network edge, while giving all customers robust automation, enhanced visibility and control," said Chris Crowell, president and CEO of Enterasys Networks. "The new K-Series combines the flexibility and expandability of a modular switch with premium features optimized for edge deployments that are not available in competitive products. With the A4, Enterasys extends its industry-leading policy capabilities across its complete family of switches. Considering the wide range of customer requirements for access edge connectivity, these new offerings combined with the existing Enterasys portfolio give customers the ability to choose switching solutions that align with their business needs."
Enterasys K-Series
The Enterasys K-Series delivers exceptional levels of automation, visibility and control at the network edge, providing customers with significantly reduced operational costs while still offering premium features. Those features help IT address the challenges associated with the consumerization of IT, including "bring your own device" programs that require more robust location, identification and overall management capabilities. The K-Series is uniquely suited to intelligently manage individual user, device and application conversations, while providing the visibility and management to troubleshoot connectivity issues, locate devices, and ensure protection of corporate data.
Enterasys A-Series A4
The Enterasys A4, the newest addition to the Enterasys A-Series family, is designed for entry-level connectivity while delivering enterprise-class performance, reliability, and embedded video/voice/data prioritization. The Enterasys A4 is a next-generation 10/100 stackable switch with high-availability, robust management controls and built-in automation features to meet the needs of demanding business applications.
With the introduction of user-based access controls to the Enterasys A4, the unique Enterasys automation features will now be found across the entire Enterasys switching and routing family, from the entry-level A-Series all the way up to the premium S-Series family. Along with its automation capabilities, the Enterasys A4 provides customers with an open, standards-based solution that works well in multi-vendor environments and reduces the cost and deployment time associated with VoIP, video and user provisioning.
Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS) and CoreFlow2
The Enterasys K-Series uses the unique Enterasys CoreFlow2 custom ASIC technology which provides greater visibility into critical business applications and the ability to enable better controls to meet the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) demanded by the business. Furthermore, the Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS) enables centralized and granular control of enterprise network resources for all customers. NMS reaches beyond ports and VLANs down to individual users, applications, and protocols.
"Enterasys has always been ahead of the curve in embedding network control capabilities into its products," said Paula Musich, senior analyst at Current Analysis. "With this announcement, Enterasys is continuing do so as part of its edge portfolio, from the entry-level A-Series up to the advanced K-Series switches. That consistency helps customers reduce their network administration overhead and improve response times for critical applications such as CRM and unified communications."
Pricing and Availability
The Enterasys A4, starting at a US list price of $699, and the Enterasys K-Series, starting at a US list price of $26,685, will be generally available in June 2011. The Enterasys A4 and K-Series switches will be on display at the Interop 2011 show in Las Vegas from May 8-12.
Resources:
-- Enterasys A-Series
-- Enterasys K-Series
-- Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS)
-- Enterasys CoreFlow2 Technology Strategy Brief
About Enterasys Networks and Siemens Enterprise Communications
Siemens Enterprise Communications is a premier provider of end-to-end enterprise communications, including voice, network infrastructure and security solutions that use open, standards-based unified communications and business applications for a seamless collaboration experience. This award-winning "Open Communications" approach enables organizations to improve productivity and reduce costs through easy-to-deploy solutions that work within existing IT environments, delivering operational efficiencies. It is the foundation for the company's OpenPath® commitment that enables customers to mitigate risk and cost-effectively adopt unified communications. Jointly owned by The Gores Group and Siemens AG, Siemens Enterprise Communications includes Cycos and Enterasys Networks. For more information about Siemens Enterprise Communications or Enterasys please visit http://www.siemens-enterprise.com or http://www.enterasys.com.
SOURCE Enterasys Networks
Enterasys Networks
CONTACT: Amy Martin of Enterasys Networks, +1-408-492-2785, amy.martin@siemens-enterprise.com, or Amanda Jones of Connect Public Relations, +1-801-373-7888, amandaj@connectpr.com
Web Site: http://www.enterasys.com
New Enterasys K-Series and Next-Generation A-Series Switches Provide Leading Automation, Visibility and Control Capabilities
ANDOVER, Mass., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company, today announced the Enterasys K-Series, the company's newest modular switching family, designed to deliver exceptional levels of automation, visibility and control at the network edge, as well as the Enterasys A-Series A4 next-generation stackable switch platform, with new high availability and built-in automation features. The two new offerings represent both ends of the Enterasys "access edge" tier portfolio spectrum.
"The products we announced today continue the expansion of the Enterasys access edge portfolio and provide premier switching technology for entry-level connectivity up through the high end of the network edge, while giving all customers robust automation, enhanced visibility and control," said Chris Crowell, president and CEO of Enterasys Networks. "The new K-Series combines the flexibility and expandability of a modular switch with premium features optimized for edge deployments that are not available in competitive products. With the A4, Enterasys extends its industry-leading policy capabilities across its complete family of switches. Considering the wide range of customer requirements for access edge connectivity, these new offerings combined with the existing Enterasys portfolio give customers the ability to choose switching solutions that align with their business needs."
Enterasys K-Series
The Enterasys K-Series delivers exceptional levels of automation, visibility and control at the network edge, providing customers with significantly reduced operational costs while still offering premium features. Those features help IT address the challenges associated with the consumerization of IT, including "bring your own device" programs that require more robust location, identification and overall management capabilities. The K-Series is uniquely suited to intelligently manage individual user, device and application conversations, while providing the visibility and management to troubleshoot connectivity issues, locate devices, and ensure protection of corporate data.
Enterasys A-Series A4
The Enterasys A4, the newest addition to the Enterasys A-Series family, is designed for entry-level connectivity while delivering enterprise-class performance, reliability, and embedded video/voice/data prioritization. The Enterasys A4 is a next-generation 10/100 stackable switch with high-availability, robust management controls and built-in automation features to meet the needs of demanding business applications.
With the introduction of user-based access controls to the Enterasys A4, the unique Enterasys automation features will now be found across the entire Enterasys switching and routing family, from the entry-level A-Series all the way up to the premium S-Series family. Along with its automation capabilities, the Enterasys A4 provides customers with an open, standards-based solution that works well in multi-vendor environments and reduces the cost and deployment time associated with VoIP, video and user provisioning.
Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS) and CoreFlow2
The Enterasys K-Series uses the unique Enterasys CoreFlow2 custom ASIC technology which provides greater visibility into critical business applications and the ability to enable better controls to meet the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) demanded by the business. Furthermore, the Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS) enables centralized and granular control of enterprise network resources for all customers. NMS reaches beyond ports and VLANs down to individual users, applications, and protocols.
"Enterasys has always been ahead of the curve in embedding network control capabilities into its products," said Paula Musich, senior analyst at Current Analysis. "With this announcement, Enterasys is continuing do so as part of its edge portfolio, from the entry-level A-Series up to the advanced K-Series switches. That consistency helps customers reduce their network administration overhead and improve response times for critical applications such as CRM and unified communications."
Pricing and Availability
The Enterasys A4, starting at a US list price of $699, and the Enterasys K-Series, starting at a US list price of $26,685, will be generally available in June 2011. The Enterasys A4 and K-Series switches will be on display at the Interop 2011 show in Las Vegas from May 8-12.
Resources:
-- Enterasys A-Series
-- Enterasys K-Series
-- Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS)
-- Enterasys CoreFlow2 Technology Strategy Brief
About Enterasys Networks and Siemens Enterprise Communications
Siemens Enterprise Communications is a premier provider of end-to-end enterprise communications, including voice, network infrastructure and security solutions that use open, standards-based unified communications and business applications for a seamless collaboration experience. This award-winning "Open Communications" approach enables organizations to improve productivity and reduce costs through easy-to-deploy solutions that work within existing IT environments, delivering operational efficiencies. It is the foundation for the company's OpenPath® commitment that enables customers to mitigate risk and cost-effectively adopt unified communications. Jointly owned by The Gores Group and Siemens AG, Siemens Enterprise Communications includes Cycos and Enterasys Networks. For more information about Siemens Enterprise Communications or Enterasys please visit http://www.siemens-enterprise.com or http://www.enterasys.com.
SOURCE Enterasys Networks
Enterasys Networks
CONTACT: Amy Martin of Enterasys Networks, +1-408-492-2785, amy.martin@siemens-enterprise.com, or Amanda Jones of Connect Public Relations, +1-801-373-7888, amandaj@connectpr.com
Web Site: http://www.enterasys.com
Atmel Launches Integrated Gate Driver ICs for Automotive BLDC Motor-control Applications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:21:01 AM
Atmel Launches Integrated Gate Driver ICs for Automotive BLDC Motor-control Applications
Industry's Only Solution with High-temperature Capability of up to 200 degrees C Chip Temperature to Include All Functional Blocks
HEILBRONN, Germany, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of the new set of highly-integrated system basis gate driver ICs. The Atmel ATA6843 and ATA6844 devices are new members of the company's extensive gate driver family designed for 3-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor control applications including turbo chargers, waste gates, EGR, pumps, fans, power window, power doors and power seats. They feature six-output stages for direct motor control when combined with an Atmel AVR® microcontroller (MCU), and an on-chip Atmel automotive LIN transceiver IP for in-car communication.
The new driver ICs are the only products in the industry to incorporate all the essential functional blocks to supply and monitor a microcontroller in BLDC motor control applications. This feature enables a smaller footprint for applications with limited space and increases the overall system safety.
With most automotive BLDC motor applications located in hot under-the-hood environments, the ability to withstand extremely hot temperatures is a device requirement. The new Atmel ATA6844 is a high-temperature version to operate at chip temperatures of up to 200 degrees C. The device is manufactured in Atmel's own state-of-the-art BCD-on-SOI technology SMART-I.S.(TM) for extreme temperatures, and enables direct attachment of the ECU to hot actuators for short wiring and optimized construction.
Atmel automotive-qualified AVR microcontrollers are ideally suited to support the new system basis gate driver ICs in various BLDC motors with Hall sensors as well as sensorless BLDC motors with back-electromagnetic force (BEMF) sensing. With the devices' six input stages, the MCU individually controls each of the six output stages. The MCU also defines the adjustable overcurrent detection threshold of the ATA6843/44 to enable a current monitoring tailored to the various types of power MOSFETs used in the application.
More Information on Atmel ATA6843/44
The new gate driver ICs ATA6843 and ATA6844 contain comprehensive protection and diagnostic functions, such as monitoring of overtemperature, overvoltage, undervoltage, short-circuit conditions and charge-pump failures. All incidents are communicated via three-diagnostic outputs to the microcontroller to enable appropriate countermeasures. A coast function allows simultaneous disabling of all six output stages in case of emergency. The on-board integrated watchdog independently monitors the MCU to increase the overall system safety, eliminating an additional external component. Dangerous short-circuit currents caused by faulty control signals are prevented from the pin-programmable timer stage that allows users to set a dead time for disabling unintended simultaneous activation of a high-side and a low-side power MOSFET within one branch.
With Atmel's LIN2.1-compliant transceiver IP integrated on chip, the new system basis gate driver ICs are perfectly suited for in-car communication via the standard automotive network.
Availability and Pricing
Samples of the ATA6843 and ATA6844 are available now, both in QFN48 7 x 7mm packages. Pricing starts at USD $2.10 (ATA6843) and $2.40 (ATA6844) for quantities of 10,000. To simplify and speed-up bench tests, pre-programmed ATA6843/44 design kits for sensorless or Hall sensor type BLDC motors are also available.
About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
© 2011 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel®, Atmel logo and combinations thereof, AVR®, SMART-I.S.(TM) and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.
Information:
More information on the Atmel gate driver ICs ATA6843 and ATA6844 is available at:
http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=17246&category_id=154&family_id=693&subfamily_id=1952 (ATA6843)
http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=17247&category_id=154&family_id=693&subfamily_id=1951 (ATA6844)
Press Contacts:
Dr. Susanne van Clewe, Marcom Director Automotive
Phone: +49 7131 67-2081, Email: susanne.van-clewe@atmel.com
Agnes Toan, Public Relations Manager
Tel: (+1) (408) 487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com
SOURCE Atmel Corporation
Atmel Corporation
Web Site: http://www.atmel.com
Industry's Only Solution with High-temperature Capability of up to 200 degrees C Chip Temperature to Include All Functional Blocks
HEILBRONN, Germany, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of the new set of highly-integrated system basis gate driver ICs. The Atmel ATA6843 and ATA6844 devices are new members of the company's extensive gate driver family designed for 3-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor control applications including turbo chargers, waste gates, EGR, pumps, fans, power window, power doors and power seats. They feature six-output stages for direct motor control when combined with an Atmel AVR® microcontroller (MCU), and an on-chip Atmel automotive LIN transceiver IP for in-car communication.
The new driver ICs are the only products in the industry to incorporate all the essential functional blocks to supply and monitor a microcontroller in BLDC motor control applications. This feature enables a smaller footprint for applications with limited space and increases the overall system safety.
With most automotive BLDC motor applications located in hot under-the-hood environments, the ability to withstand extremely hot temperatures is a device requirement. The new Atmel ATA6844 is a high-temperature version to operate at chip temperatures of up to 200 degrees C. The device is manufactured in Atmel's own state-of-the-art BCD-on-SOI technology SMART-I.S.(TM) for extreme temperatures, and enables direct attachment of the ECU to hot actuators for short wiring and optimized construction.
Atmel automotive-qualified AVR microcontrollers are ideally suited to support the new system basis gate driver ICs in various BLDC motors with Hall sensors as well as sensorless BLDC motors with back-electromagnetic force (BEMF) sensing. With the devices' six input stages, the MCU individually controls each of the six output stages. The MCU also defines the adjustable overcurrent detection threshold of the ATA6843/44 to enable a current monitoring tailored to the various types of power MOSFETs used in the application.
More Information on Atmel ATA6843/44
The new gate driver ICs ATA6843 and ATA6844 contain comprehensive protection and diagnostic functions, such as monitoring of overtemperature, overvoltage, undervoltage, short-circuit conditions and charge-pump failures. All incidents are communicated via three-diagnostic outputs to the microcontroller to enable appropriate countermeasures. A coast function allows simultaneous disabling of all six output stages in case of emergency. The on-board integrated watchdog independently monitors the MCU to increase the overall system safety, eliminating an additional external component. Dangerous short-circuit currents caused by faulty control signals are prevented from the pin-programmable timer stage that allows users to set a dead time for disabling unintended simultaneous activation of a high-side and a low-side power MOSFET within one branch.
With Atmel's LIN2.1-compliant transceiver IP integrated on chip, the new system basis gate driver ICs are perfectly suited for in-car communication via the standard automotive network.
Availability and Pricing
Samples of the ATA6843 and ATA6844 are available now, both in QFN48 7 x 7mm packages. Pricing starts at USD $2.10 (ATA6843) and $2.40 (ATA6844) for quantities of 10,000. To simplify and speed-up bench tests, pre-programmed ATA6843/44 design kits for sensorless or Hall sensor type BLDC motors are also available.
About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
© 2011 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel®, Atmel logo and combinations thereof, AVR®, SMART-I.S.(TM) and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.
Information:
More information on the Atmel gate driver ICs ATA6843 and ATA6844 is available at:
http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=17246&category_id=154&family_id=693&subfamily_id=1952 (ATA6843)
http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=17247&category_id=154&family_id=693&subfamily_id=1951 (ATA6844)
Press Contacts:
Dr. Susanne van Clewe, Marcom Director Automotive
Phone: +49 7131 67-2081, Email: susanne.van-clewe@atmel.com
Agnes Toan, Public Relations Manager
Tel: (+1) (408) 487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com
SOURCE Atmel Corporation
Atmel Corporation
Web Site: http://www.atmel.com
Medstreaming Launches Fully Integrated Cardiovascular PACS and Certified EMR With Electronic Whiteboard at ACC
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
Medstreaming Launches Fully Integrated Cardiovascular PACS and Certified EMR With Electronic Whiteboard at ACC
First-ever Cardiovascular Information System Platform to Integrate FDA-Cleared PACS and EMR Certified for Meaningful Use
NEW ORLEANS, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Medstreaming, a leading provider of medical IT solutions, announced today the launch of a fully integrated Cardiovascular PACS and certified EMR with a web-based Cardiovascular Electronic Whiteboard. With the introduction of these components to its Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) platform, Medstreaming is the first in the market to offer a FDA-cleared PACS and EMR certified for meaningful use. The announcement was made here at the 60th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology, (ACC), April 2-5.
Medstreaming, which recently received Complete EHR Ambulatory certification for its Medical Office EMR, also announced the first installation of the Enterprise Electronic Whiteboard for ProHealth Care in Southeastern WI. ProHealth Care is implementing the Medstreaming Electronic Whiteboard to manage real time scheduling of patient workflow in its cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional areas.
"We are very excited to use the Medstreaming Electronic Whiteboard, which we believe will allow us to more efficiently coordinate workflow and communication across our system by graphically displaying scheduling of our CV patients, procedures, staff, and physicians. These efficiencies will also reduce operating costs," said Todd Anderson, Manager of Cardiovascular Interventional Services at ProHealth Care.
Providing a real-time patient management tool for cardiovascular staff to improve their procedural workflow, the Electronic Whiteboard fully integrates with the EMR components within the hospital enterprise. In addition to capturing associated information pertaining to the clinical exam details and priority, resource details such as location, equipment, staff, can also be captured, with conflict detection mechanisms in place as needed. The web-based user interface allows multiple customizable views, including views that are pivoted by time, location, and personnel. This flexibility allows users to aggregate their views to best fit their individual workflows, all in real-time.
At the ACC meeting, Medstreaming is also introducing several major components to its current CVIS, including a powerful web-based data mining engine for Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), as well as for ICAEL, ICAN, ICAVL accreditation. Medstreaming's web-based data mining presents a highly efficient module offering hospitals and clinics the ability to run their business very effectively while maintaining a high degree of quality.
"Focused on enabling proactive and efficient patient care, we are very proud to launch the first fully integrated PACS and EMR system that has a single backend database. This unified database enables wider integration of imaging interpretation and structured reporting with patient charting and evaluation workflow," said Wael Elseaidy, Medstreaming CEO. "Using our cardiovascular CVIS cloud-based Medical Office Suite providers can address the problems associated with medical data fragmentation between PACS and EMR systems as well as demonstrate meaningful use."
By designing a single CVIS platform EMR/PACS system, Medstreaming's technology represents the next generation of cloud based CVIS where there is no need for expensive HL7 interfaces and complex IT infrastructure. No longer will customers be required to purchase special interfaces to share data between traditional EMR and traditional PACS nor be limited by where and when you can access critical patient data. With the Medstreaming platform, DICOM images and DICOM structured reporting will flow directly into EMR and scheduling data will be pushed automatically from an EMR to imaging acquisition devices in one unified worklist solution.
Medical Office EMR is a comprehensive suite of offerings focused on enabling proactive patient care and increasing the efficiency of healthcare delivery by providing clinical care solutions. These include complete scheduling, provider dashboard and patient evaluation programs. Prescription and lab orders can be electronically sent while enabling an up-to-date database for each individual patient record. Patient reminders can be created based on diagnosis, medication, allergies, lab results and demographics. Quality assurance measures are found throughout the system including the tracking of physician's meaningful use measures and report generation.
About Medstreaming
The medical industry has an extremely fragmented data management structure. To address this fragmentation and to coordinate the structure for various clinical modality applications, PACS functions, information management systems, medical data mining, accreditation and reporting packages, one needs an integrative all-in-one platform that is both flexible and easily extensible. Medstreaming's Medical Office platform is designed to address and bridge this gap, and is capable of doing so to meet the needs of a clinical practice (medical workflow) as well as an office practice (office workflow). For further information, visit http://www.medstreaming.com.
Media Contact:
Ryan Plasch
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Medstreaming, LLC
Email: ryan.plasch@medstreaming.com
Web: http://www.medstreaming.com
Ph# 206-724-2044
SOURCE Medstreaming
Medstreaming
Web Site: http://www.medstreaming.com
First-ever Cardiovascular Information System Platform to Integrate FDA-Cleared PACS and EMR Certified for Meaningful Use
NEW ORLEANS, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Medstreaming, a leading provider of medical IT solutions, announced today the launch of a fully integrated Cardiovascular PACS and certified EMR with a web-based Cardiovascular Electronic Whiteboard. With the introduction of these components to its Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) platform, Medstreaming is the first in the market to offer a FDA-cleared PACS and EMR certified for meaningful use. The announcement was made here at the 60th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology, (ACC), April 2-5.
Medstreaming, which recently received Complete EHR Ambulatory certification for its Medical Office EMR, also announced the first installation of the Enterprise Electronic Whiteboard for ProHealth Care in Southeastern WI. ProHealth Care is implementing the Medstreaming Electronic Whiteboard to manage real time scheduling of patient workflow in its cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional areas.
"We are very excited to use the Medstreaming Electronic Whiteboard, which we believe will allow us to more efficiently coordinate workflow and communication across our system by graphically displaying scheduling of our CV patients, procedures, staff, and physicians. These efficiencies will also reduce operating costs," said Todd Anderson, Manager of Cardiovascular Interventional Services at ProHealth Care.
Providing a real-time patient management tool for cardiovascular staff to improve their procedural workflow, the Electronic Whiteboard fully integrates with the EMR components within the hospital enterprise. In addition to capturing associated information pertaining to the clinical exam details and priority, resource details such as location, equipment, staff, can also be captured, with conflict detection mechanisms in place as needed. The web-based user interface allows multiple customizable views, including views that are pivoted by time, location, and personnel. This flexibility allows users to aggregate their views to best fit their individual workflows, all in real-time.
At the ACC meeting, Medstreaming is also introducing several major components to its current CVIS, including a powerful web-based data mining engine for Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), as well as for ICAEL, ICAN, ICAVL accreditation. Medstreaming's web-based data mining presents a highly efficient module offering hospitals and clinics the ability to run their business very effectively while maintaining a high degree of quality.
"Focused on enabling proactive and efficient patient care, we are very proud to launch the first fully integrated PACS and EMR system that has a single backend database. This unified database enables wider integration of imaging interpretation and structured reporting with patient charting and evaluation workflow," said Wael Elseaidy, Medstreaming CEO. "Using our cardiovascular CVIS cloud-based Medical Office Suite providers can address the problems associated with medical data fragmentation between PACS and EMR systems as well as demonstrate meaningful use."
By designing a single CVIS platform EMR/PACS system, Medstreaming's technology represents the next generation of cloud based CVIS where there is no need for expensive HL7 interfaces and complex IT infrastructure. No longer will customers be required to purchase special interfaces to share data between traditional EMR and traditional PACS nor be limited by where and when you can access critical patient data. With the Medstreaming platform, DICOM images and DICOM structured reporting will flow directly into EMR and scheduling data will be pushed automatically from an EMR to imaging acquisition devices in one unified worklist solution.
Medical Office EMR is a comprehensive suite of offerings focused on enabling proactive patient care and increasing the efficiency of healthcare delivery by providing clinical care solutions. These include complete scheduling, provider dashboard and patient evaluation programs. Prescription and lab orders can be electronically sent while enabling an up-to-date database for each individual patient record. Patient reminders can be created based on diagnosis, medication, allergies, lab results and demographics. Quality assurance measures are found throughout the system including the tracking of physician's meaningful use measures and report generation.
About Medstreaming
The medical industry has an extremely fragmented data management structure. To address this fragmentation and to coordinate the structure for various clinical modality applications, PACS functions, information management systems, medical data mining, accreditation and reporting packages, one needs an integrative all-in-one platform that is both flexible and easily extensible. Medstreaming's Medical Office platform is designed to address and bridge this gap, and is capable of doing so to meet the needs of a clinical practice (medical workflow) as well as an office practice (office workflow). For further information, visit http://www.medstreaming.com.
Media Contact:
Ryan Plasch
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Medstreaming, LLC
Email: ryan.plasch@medstreaming.com
Web: http://www.medstreaming.com
Ph# 206-724-2044
SOURCE Medstreaming
Medstreaming
Web Site: http://www.medstreaming.com
Altera, Apical, AltaSens Jointly Announce Industry's First HD Wide Dynamic Range Video Surveillance Chipset
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
Altera, Apical, AltaSens Jointly Announce Industry's First HD Wide Dynamic Range Video Surveillance Chipset
Offering Customers a Single Source for WDR Surveillance Camera Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its leadership in high-definition (HD) Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) surveillance camera solutions, Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR), Apical Ltd. (UK), and AltaSens, Inc. today announced the availability of the industry's first HD WDR video surveillance chipset. The exclusive chipset combines an Altera Cyclone® IV E FPGA with a security chip that supports Apical's HD WDR full image signal processing (ISP) pipeline IP and AltaSens' 1080p60 A3372E3-4T image sensor. This unique solution streamlines access to Apical's IP and mitigates the customer's risk with a complete sensor processing solution.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101012/SF78952LOGO)
The chipset simplifies the development of a video surveillance camera system by providing a single vendor source for the IP and the FPGA. Customers won't have to purchase the IP from a separate vendor and pay extra licensing fees, NRE charges or royalties. Before purchasing the HD WDR video surveillance chipset, customers can download the evaluation IP, Apical's Image Signal Processing Evaluation Design, directly from Altera's website, as well as register for an evaluation license online and evaluate the system. After evaluation, customers can download the Image Signal Processing IP core license online from Altera, and incorporate the IP into their FPGA design in the Quartus II® software. This ready-made, yet programmable chipset decreases development time and adds flexibility to the camera design. Leveraging the FPGA's flexibility, our customers can customize the device with their own specific features, allowing them to further differentiate their products from those of their competitors.
Apical's HD HDR full image signal pipeline IP is optimized to take advantage of the capabilities of the Altera FPGA. No other application specific standard product (ASSP) or DSP platform offers a comprehensive pipeline that incorporates WDR technology using a 1080p60 sensor and datapath. FPGAs are the only devices that can handle the high bandwidth of data from 1080p and 720p HDR CMOS sensors (for instance, a full HD raster is 2200x1125 pixels x 16+ bits per pixel x 60 frames per second, resulting in >2 Gbps bandwidth). Altera's Cyclone series FPGAs deliver the bandwidth and processing performance needed.
"Altera has always been at the forefront anticipating customers' needs and making it possible for them to lead in their markets. Now we're making it easier for customers to access the solutions in one place," said Brian Jentz, director of the industrial and automotive business units at Altera. "By selling our solution as a chipset with downloadable IP from Altera's website, we eliminate barriers for customers to own the technology."
"Designing on Altera's FPGAs enables us to bring our latest technology to the market in the fastest way possible and to customize it for maximum performance for the specific application. Partnering with Altera allows us to process 1080p60 WDR image sensor signals without compromising the overall system performance," said Michael Tusch, CEO of Apical. "Altera's one-stop-shop approach is not only more convenient and more cost-effective; customers can also try before they buy."
"AltaSens has pioneered HD and WDR CMOS imaging technology since 2003, but this is the first time that our sensors are supported in a chipset," said Robert Baker, COO of AltaSens. "Apical has leveraged Altera's innovative FPGA technology to develop a state-of-the-art image signal processor. This solution with an AltaSens sensor offers the best quality 1080p60 WDR video, is cost efficient, and reduces time-to-market due to the simplicity of the camera design."
Pricing and Availability
Find out more about the new HD WDR video surveillance chipset at http://www.altera.com/surveillance. For chipset pricing and purchasing, please contact your Altera salesperson to get more information.
About Altera
Altera programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost-effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Find out more about Altera's FPGA, CPLD and ASIC devices at http://www.altera.com. Follow Altera via Facebook, RSS and Twitter.
About Apical
Apical is the industry leader in advanced dynamic range management and noise-reduction technology for embedded applications. The company's products are derived from research into the human visual system and are designed to maximize the performance of a wide range of image capture and display devices. The product range comprises hardware IP cores and embedded software libraries. Apical is a privately-held company based in the UK.
http://www.apical-imaging.com
About AltaSens
Since 2003, AltaSens has been a global leader in CMOS image sensor technology for a variety of applications, including videoconference, surveillance, broadcast and cinematography, medical, and industrial. AltaSens' headquarters are in California, USA, with offices or distributors in North America, Taiwan, Japan, China, Europe, and Israel. Find out more about AltaSens High Definition and Wide Dynamic Range products at http://www.altasens.com.
ALTERA, ARRIA, CYCLONE, HARDCOPY, MAX, MEGACORE, NIOS, QUARTUS and STRATIX words and logos are trademarks of Altera Corporation and registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other words and logos identified as trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective holders as described at http://www.altera.com/legal.
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Altera Corporation Apical Ltd. AltaSens, Inc.
(408) 544-7664 +44 20 7038 3824 (818) 338-9429
newsroom@altera.com rushad@apical.co.uk lionnitiu@altasens.com
SOURCE Altera Corporation
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Altera Corporation
Web Site: http://www.altasens.com
Offering Customers a Single Source for WDR Surveillance Camera Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its leadership in high-definition (HD) Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) surveillance camera solutions, Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR), Apical Ltd. (UK), and AltaSens, Inc. today announced the availability of the industry's first HD WDR video surveillance chipset. The exclusive chipset combines an Altera Cyclone® IV E FPGA with a security chip that supports Apical's HD WDR full image signal processing (ISP) pipeline IP and AltaSens' 1080p60 A3372E3-4T image sensor. This unique solution streamlines access to Apical's IP and mitigates the customer's risk with a complete sensor processing solution.
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The chipset simplifies the development of a video surveillance camera system by providing a single vendor source for the IP and the FPGA. Customers won't have to purchase the IP from a separate vendor and pay extra licensing fees, NRE charges or royalties. Before purchasing the HD WDR video surveillance chipset, customers can download the evaluation IP, Apical's Image Signal Processing Evaluation Design, directly from Altera's website, as well as register for an evaluation license online and evaluate the system. After evaluation, customers can download the Image Signal Processing IP core license online from Altera, and incorporate the IP into their FPGA design in the Quartus II® software. This ready-made, yet programmable chipset decreases development time and adds flexibility to the camera design. Leveraging the FPGA's flexibility, our customers can customize the device with their own specific features, allowing them to further differentiate their products from those of their competitors.
Apical's HD HDR full image signal pipeline IP is optimized to take advantage of the capabilities of the Altera FPGA. No other application specific standard product (ASSP) or DSP platform offers a comprehensive pipeline that incorporates WDR technology using a 1080p60 sensor and datapath. FPGAs are the only devices that can handle the high bandwidth of data from 1080p and 720p HDR CMOS sensors (for instance, a full HD raster is 2200x1125 pixels x 16+ bits per pixel x 60 frames per second, resulting in >2 Gbps bandwidth). Altera's Cyclone series FPGAs deliver the bandwidth and processing performance needed.
"Altera has always been at the forefront anticipating customers' needs and making it possible for them to lead in their markets. Now we're making it easier for customers to access the solutions in one place," said Brian Jentz, director of the industrial and automotive business units at Altera. "By selling our solution as a chipset with downloadable IP from Altera's website, we eliminate barriers for customers to own the technology."
"Designing on Altera's FPGAs enables us to bring our latest technology to the market in the fastest way possible and to customize it for maximum performance for the specific application. Partnering with Altera allows us to process 1080p60 WDR image sensor signals without compromising the overall system performance," said Michael Tusch, CEO of Apical. "Altera's one-stop-shop approach is not only more convenient and more cost-effective; customers can also try before they buy."
"AltaSens has pioneered HD and WDR CMOS imaging technology since 2003, but this is the first time that our sensors are supported in a chipset," said Robert Baker, COO of AltaSens. "Apical has leveraged Altera's innovative FPGA technology to develop a state-of-the-art image signal processor. This solution with an AltaSens sensor offers the best quality 1080p60 WDR video, is cost efficient, and reduces time-to-market due to the simplicity of the camera design."
Pricing and Availability
Find out more about the new HD WDR video surveillance chipset at http://www.altera.com/surveillance. For chipset pricing and purchasing, please contact your Altera salesperson to get more information.
About Altera
Altera programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost-effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Find out more about Altera's FPGA, CPLD and ASIC devices at http://www.altera.com. Follow Altera via Facebook, RSS and Twitter.
About Apical
Apical is the industry leader in advanced dynamic range management and noise-reduction technology for embedded applications. The company's products are derived from research into the human visual system and are designed to maximize the performance of a wide range of image capture and display devices. The product range comprises hardware IP cores and embedded software libraries. Apical is a privately-held company based in the UK.
http://www.apical-imaging.com
About AltaSens
Since 2003, AltaSens has been a global leader in CMOS image sensor technology for a variety of applications, including videoconference, surveillance, broadcast and cinematography, medical, and industrial. AltaSens' headquarters are in California, USA, with offices or distributors in North America, Taiwan, Japan, China, Europe, and Israel. Find out more about AltaSens High Definition and Wide Dynamic Range products at http://www.altasens.com.
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Altera Corporation
Web Site: http://www.altasens.com
PayCommerce Previews Cloud-Based SMB Universal Payments Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
PayCommerce Previews Cloud-Based SMB Universal Payments Platform
AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NACHA Payments 2011, Booth #909 -- PayCommerce today began previewing a cloud-based platform that provides small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) with a universal business payments solution to automate receivables and payables and integrate the processing and global settlement of virtually all forms and types of payments.
PayCommerce is providing ISOs, banks and other resellers with a cloud-based "Platform-as-a-Service" SMB solution they can easily implement for their customers and which integrates with existing accounting software - from QuickBooks to Oracle and SAP.
"SMBs need an easy-to-use, on demand solution for payables and receivables that supports global and multiple payment types, and works with existing back office software," said PayCommerce CEO/Founder Abdul Naushad. "PayCommerce is providing acquirers and other service providers with an enterprise-grade payments and remittance infrastructure they can deliver to SMBs with the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the cloud."
The company's PCI-validated universal business payments solution offers a single source for all customer billing and payment activity and access to multiple processors and payment types, fraud management, and security services.
Supporting business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) payments and receivables across vertical segments, PayCommerce's platform is intuitive, flexible, modular, scalable, and reliable. Subscription businesses can use the PayCommerce cloud-based services to accelerate revenue cycles, while reducing cost and improving efficiency.
The PayCommerce platform leverages a global settlement and remittance network that interfaces with major payment clearinghouses worldwide and supports credit/debit, PIN-debit, Electronic Funds Transfer, domestic or international wire transfers, and more using a single integrated payment gateway.
PayCommerce, headquartered in Princeton, N.J., is a privately founded company that offers a comprehensive range of payment methods that can be quickly implemented through its cloud-enabled platform. The company was rated as one of the AlwaysOn 2010 OnDemand Top 100 Private Companies that are pioneering cloud computing and SaaS.
About PayCommerce
PayCommerce is delivering an integrated cloud computing platform that provides customers with next-generation universal business payment solutions for vertical market segments. Our solutions are designed for ease-of-use and cater to small and large size business markets to provide superior value to companies in a cost effective and efficient manner. We strive on innovation and we are working hard every day to improve and deliver outstanding value to our customers. For more information, visit http://www.paycommerce.com
SOURCE PayCommerce
PayCommerce
CONTACT: Pete Bartolik, +1-508-283-4112, pete@bartolik.com, for PayCommerce
Web Site: http://www.paycommerce.com
AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NACHA Payments 2011, Booth #909 -- PayCommerce today began previewing a cloud-based platform that provides small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) with a universal business payments solution to automate receivables and payables and integrate the processing and global settlement of virtually all forms and types of payments.
PayCommerce is providing ISOs, banks and other resellers with a cloud-based "Platform-as-a-Service" SMB solution they can easily implement for their customers and which integrates with existing accounting software - from QuickBooks to Oracle and SAP.
"SMBs need an easy-to-use, on demand solution for payables and receivables that supports global and multiple payment types, and works with existing back office software," said PayCommerce CEO/Founder Abdul Naushad. "PayCommerce is providing acquirers and other service providers with an enterprise-grade payments and remittance infrastructure they can deliver to SMBs with the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the cloud."
The company's PCI-validated universal business payments solution offers a single source for all customer billing and payment activity and access to multiple processors and payment types, fraud management, and security services.
Supporting business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) payments and receivables across vertical segments, PayCommerce's platform is intuitive, flexible, modular, scalable, and reliable. Subscription businesses can use the PayCommerce cloud-based services to accelerate revenue cycles, while reducing cost and improving efficiency.
The PayCommerce platform leverages a global settlement and remittance network that interfaces with major payment clearinghouses worldwide and supports credit/debit, PIN-debit, Electronic Funds Transfer, domestic or international wire transfers, and more using a single integrated payment gateway.
PayCommerce, headquartered in Princeton, N.J., is a privately founded company that offers a comprehensive range of payment methods that can be quickly implemented through its cloud-enabled platform. The company was rated as one of the AlwaysOn 2010 OnDemand Top 100 Private Companies that are pioneering cloud computing and SaaS.
About PayCommerce
PayCommerce is delivering an integrated cloud computing platform that provides customers with next-generation universal business payment solutions for vertical market segments. Our solutions are designed for ease-of-use and cater to small and large size business markets to provide superior value to companies in a cost effective and efficient manner. We strive on innovation and we are working hard every day to improve and deliver outstanding value to our customers. For more information, visit http://www.paycommerce.com
SOURCE PayCommerce
PayCommerce
CONTACT: Pete Bartolik, +1-508-283-4112, pete@bartolik.com, for PayCommerce
Web Site: http://www.paycommerce.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
EmFinders® to Locate Lost Individuals Over AT&T Network
AT&T Wireless Network Connects EmSeeQ® Wearable Locator Device with Local 911 to Speed Safe Recovery of Individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia or Autism
FRISCO, Texas, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- EmFinders®, maker of the EmSeeQ® wearable locator device for individuals prone to wandering due to medical impairments, today announced AT&T will wirelessly connect its EmSeeQ bracelets over the AT&T network to 911 operators across the country to locate wandering or missing individuals.
The watch-like EmSeeQ device is specifically designed to quickly locate individuals with Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, dementia or autism in the event they wander off or become lost. Upon notice by a caregiver, EmFinders activates the device which then places a secure call and communicates its location over the AT&T network to the nearest 911 operator, just like a standard wireless phone. The EmFinders system uses U-TDOA triangulation to accurately determine the wearer's location, even inside buildings or in environments that would typically interfere with standard GPS locators.
The technology greatly reduces the search and rescue timeframe in wandering situations. EmFinders can typically locate the device wearer in less than 30 minutes--a rapid recovery that can save precious time and public resources and help prevent a tragic injury or death.
"For many, the EmSeeQ is a second line of defense that can help return loved ones home quickly and safely," said Glenn Lurie, president of emerging devices, resale and partnerships, AT&T. "This is an important innovation that can dramatically improve the way some people live. By connecting through the AT&T wireless network, we're using a tested location technology to help those who can't call for help themselves."
The EmFinders system has already been used to recover and return numerous individuals safely and quickly to the care of their loved ones in California, New York, Virginia and other locations across the country. The system is effective not only in the wearer's immediate home territory, but anywhere within the expansive reach of the AT&T network, allowing individuals to retain their independence and travel without worry.
"Despite a caregiver's best efforts, it only takes a minute to lose track of someone. The feeling of helplessness when you are desperately trying to locate that person can be a very painful and stressful experience," said Jim Nalley, Co-Founder of EmFinders. "We designed EmSeeQ to give caregivers and their loved ones peace of mind and ensure that those who become lost have a safe and timely way home."
For more information about the EmSeeQ wearable locator device, visit http://www.emfinders.com.
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.
About EmFinders
EmFinders, based in Frisco, TX, is a new technology company that has developed a device and subscription service for locating people with Alzheimer's or other impaired adults and children who wander and become lost. The wearable device and locator service uses advanced cellular technology to locate lost individuals, even if they wander inside a building, under a structure or just about anywhere. The device becomes activated on remote command and the locator service works in coordination with emergency responders. EmFinders is a privately held subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Capital group (NASDAQ: LCAPA), which owns a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. For more information, visit http://www.emfinders.com.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.
SOURCE EmFinders
EmFinders
CONTACT: CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of SS | PR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com, for EmFinders
Web Site: http://www.att.com
AT&T Wireless Network Connects EmSeeQ® Wearable Locator Device with Local 911 to Speed Safe Recovery of Individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia or Autism
FRISCO, Texas, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- EmFinders®, maker of the EmSeeQ® wearable locator device for individuals prone to wandering due to medical impairments, today announced AT&T will wirelessly connect its EmSeeQ bracelets over the AT&T network to 911 operators across the country to locate wandering or missing individuals.
The watch-like EmSeeQ device is specifically designed to quickly locate individuals with Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, dementia or autism in the event they wander off or become lost. Upon notice by a caregiver, EmFinders activates the device which then places a secure call and communicates its location over the AT&T network to the nearest 911 operator, just like a standard wireless phone. The EmFinders system uses U-TDOA triangulation to accurately determine the wearer's location, even inside buildings or in environments that would typically interfere with standard GPS locators.
The technology greatly reduces the search and rescue timeframe in wandering situations. EmFinders can typically locate the device wearer in less than 30 minutes--a rapid recovery that can save precious time and public resources and help prevent a tragic injury or death.
"For many, the EmSeeQ is a second line of defense that can help return loved ones home quickly and safely," said Glenn Lurie, president of emerging devices, resale and partnerships, AT&T. "This is an important innovation that can dramatically improve the way some people live. By connecting through the AT&T wireless network, we're using a tested location technology to help those who can't call for help themselves."
The EmFinders system has already been used to recover and return numerous individuals safely and quickly to the care of their loved ones in California, New York, Virginia and other locations across the country. The system is effective not only in the wearer's immediate home territory, but anywhere within the expansive reach of the AT&T network, allowing individuals to retain their independence and travel without worry.
"Despite a caregiver's best efforts, it only takes a minute to lose track of someone. The feeling of helplessness when you are desperately trying to locate that person can be a very painful and stressful experience," said Jim Nalley, Co-Founder of EmFinders. "We designed EmSeeQ to give caregivers and their loved ones peace of mind and ensure that those who become lost have a safe and timely way home."
For more information about the EmSeeQ wearable locator device, visit http://www.emfinders.com.
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.
About EmFinders
EmFinders, based in Frisco, TX, is a new technology company that has developed a device and subscription service for locating people with Alzheimer's or other impaired adults and children who wander and become lost. The wearable device and locator service uses advanced cellular technology to locate lost individuals, even if they wander inside a building, under a structure or just about anywhere. The device becomes activated on remote command and the locator service works in coordination with emergency responders. EmFinders is a privately held subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Capital group (NASDAQ: LCAPA), which owns a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. For more information, visit http://www.emfinders.com.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.
SOURCE EmFinders
EmFinders
CONTACT: CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of SS | PR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com, for EmFinders
Web Site: http://www.att.com
Hosting.com and LinkTiger Partner to Offer Customers a Comprehensive Link Validation Solution
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 6:56:01 AM
Hosting.com and LinkTiger Partner to Offer Customers a Comprehensive Link Validation Solution
WILMINGTON, Del., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosting.com, the leading provider of cloud hosting and recovery services, today announced its partnership with LinkTiger, a leading link validation solution. LinkTiger is a simple Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that manages the validity of links on a customer's website to prevent broken links and lost revenue.
LinkTiger provides marketing managers, Web masters, bloggers or anyone who owns or manages websites with a powerful tool to find broken links so that the links can be fixed before being noticed by their customers. LinkTiger research indicates that on average over 3% of links on a website are broken with some as high as 9%. Broken links lead to lost traffic and revenue, customer dissatisfaction, negative corporate image and negative search engine performance.
Alan Glazer, Hosting.com Commercial Solutions Manager, commented, "Most of our customers rely on their websites for critical business applications and sales, and having broken links will lead to devastating results. Everyone has encountered broken links on the Internet and everyone knows the frustration they can cause. For our customers, broken links can lead to lost sales, frustrated end users and a decrease in productivity."
As a SaaS solution, LinkTiger is an easy-to-use online tool and does not require software or hardware installations. Customer websites are scanned automatically on a chosen schedule and the results are displayed in a Web-based portal. LinkTiger scans multiple file types including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PDF, Flash, Java Applets and Microsoft Office.
Steve Moskowski, Director, LinkTiger, Inc., added, "Our partnership with Hosting.com validates the need for this type of service for the Internet's most critical applications. Our cloud-based service is a great way for MSP's and cloud providers to increase average revenue per customer and create long-term relationships."
For a preview of the LinkTiger solution, view the Hosting.com LinkTiger Demo.
About LinkTiger
Linktiger.com is a powerful cloud-enabled solution that ensures your critical Web presence is functioning properly. Broken links lead to lost revenue, customer dissatisfaction, lost traffic and higher costs. Our simple, easy-to-use service is ideal for enterprise websites, e-commerce sites and any Web presence that requires optimal functionality. Our client list includes the most recognized brands in e-commerce, telecommunications, online publishing, international governments, sports franchises, technology, manufacturing, and education.
About Hosting.com
Hosting.com is a global provider of enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions, services and facilities that ensure clients' mission-critical applications are cloud-enabled and Always On. Hosting.com's geographically dispersed datacenters and Cloud Supersites, coupled with the industry's top networking and connectivity technologies, provide the highest levels of availability, security, and responsiveness. The most recognized names in SaaS, Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services, and Government rely on Hosting.com's business continuity, managed cloud hosting, and colocation solutions.
Hosting.com currently operates PCI Level 1 cloud and dedicated infrastructures and SAS 70 Type II certified datacenters in Irvine, CA; Louisville, KY; Newark, DE; San Francisco, CA; and Denver, CO. All Hosting.com products and services are supported by 24x7x365 live expert technical support through toll-free telephone, email, and online chat.
Media Relations:
Steve Moskowski
Director, LinkTiger
+1 (416) 464-6908
steve@linktiger.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE LinkTiger, Inc.
LinkTiger, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.linktiger.com
WILMINGTON, Del., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosting.com, the leading provider of cloud hosting and recovery services, today announced its partnership with LinkTiger, a leading link validation solution. LinkTiger is a simple Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that manages the validity of links on a customer's website to prevent broken links and lost revenue.
LinkTiger provides marketing managers, Web masters, bloggers or anyone who owns or manages websites with a powerful tool to find broken links so that the links can be fixed before being noticed by their customers. LinkTiger research indicates that on average over 3% of links on a website are broken with some as high as 9%. Broken links lead to lost traffic and revenue, customer dissatisfaction, negative corporate image and negative search engine performance.
Alan Glazer, Hosting.com Commercial Solutions Manager, commented, "Most of our customers rely on their websites for critical business applications and sales, and having broken links will lead to devastating results. Everyone has encountered broken links on the Internet and everyone knows the frustration they can cause. For our customers, broken links can lead to lost sales, frustrated end users and a decrease in productivity."
As a SaaS solution, LinkTiger is an easy-to-use online tool and does not require software or hardware installations. Customer websites are scanned automatically on a chosen schedule and the results are displayed in a Web-based portal. LinkTiger scans multiple file types including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PDF, Flash, Java Applets and Microsoft Office.
Steve Moskowski, Director, LinkTiger, Inc., added, "Our partnership with Hosting.com validates the need for this type of service for the Internet's most critical applications. Our cloud-based service is a great way for MSP's and cloud providers to increase average revenue per customer and create long-term relationships."
For a preview of the LinkTiger solution, view the Hosting.com LinkTiger Demo.
About LinkTiger
Linktiger.com is a powerful cloud-enabled solution that ensures your critical Web presence is functioning properly. Broken links lead to lost revenue, customer dissatisfaction, lost traffic and higher costs. Our simple, easy-to-use service is ideal for enterprise websites, e-commerce sites and any Web presence that requires optimal functionality. Our client list includes the most recognized brands in e-commerce, telecommunications, online publishing, international governments, sports franchises, technology, manufacturing, and education.
About Hosting.com
Hosting.com is a global provider of enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions, services and facilities that ensure clients' mission-critical applications are cloud-enabled and Always On. Hosting.com's geographically dispersed datacenters and Cloud Supersites, coupled with the industry's top networking and connectivity technologies, provide the highest levels of availability, security, and responsiveness. The most recognized names in SaaS, Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services, and Government rely on Hosting.com's business continuity, managed cloud hosting, and colocation solutions.
Hosting.com currently operates PCI Level 1 cloud and dedicated infrastructures and SAS 70 Type II certified datacenters in Irvine, CA; Louisville, KY; Newark, DE; San Francisco, CA; and Denver, CO. All Hosting.com products and services are supported by 24x7x365 live expert technical support through toll-free telephone, email, and online chat.
Media Relations:
Steve Moskowski
Director, LinkTiger
+1 (416) 464-6908
steve@linktiger.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE LinkTiger, Inc.
LinkTiger, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.linktiger.com
semYOU App Computing System Launched: Over 10,000 Users After Just Three Weeks
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 6:42:01 AM
semYOU App Computing System Launched: Over 10,000 Users After Just Three Weeks
Cloud computing made easy: free applications for Windows PCs and Macs draw great interest
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just three weeks after the launch of semYOU, the demand for the new app computing system shows no signs of slowing. According to semYOU, more than 10,000 users have already registered for the platform and are using the free applications for Windows PCs and Macs.
The unique semYOU app computing system's recipe for success is gaining an increasing number of fans: over 10,000 users are already taking advantage of the easy-to-use applications available from the free semYOU app store, which make using software as intuitive as on a smartphone. Based on the principle of "click and use," dozens of free applications are only a mouse click away, with only a single login required. The apps can be easily run from any computer in the world over the Internet without any installation.
The semYOU app store already offers a number of free applications for every type of user, from home to business. Many free apps, covering all the major applications areas such as office, communication and entertainment, are available free of charge at http://www.semYOU.com. The apps were designed as useful and easy-to-operate tools to improve everyday productivity. Their biggest advantage over previous software: no installation is required to use the programs.
"With semYOU, we're opening the door to simple cloud computing for every computer user," explains Volker Jahns, CEO of semYOU LLC. "Nevertheless, we did not count on this much success in such a short time. It seems that web users have been waiting a long time for an app computing platform like this."
For more information about semYOU, visit:
http://www.semyou.com
http://blog-en.semyou.com
Image: http://www.ereleases.com/pic/semYOU-Cloud-Software.jpg
Logo: http://www.ereleases.com/pic/semYOU-logo.jpg
About semYOU
Volker Jahns founded semYOU in 2010 as a startup company in L.A. semYOU currently has two full-time employees. Its core business is developing semYOU, the first semantic online operating system that offers users a completely new web experience.
For more information, graphs, photos or interviews, please contact:
semYOU LLC
13101 Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90066
press@semyou.com
http://www.semyou.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE semYOU LLC
semYOU LLC
CONTACT: Volker Jahns, semYOU LLC, +4916090638156
Web Site: http://www.semyou.com
Cloud computing made easy: free applications for Windows PCs and Macs draw great interest
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just three weeks after the launch of semYOU, the demand for the new app computing system shows no signs of slowing. According to semYOU, more than 10,000 users have already registered for the platform and are using the free applications for Windows PCs and Macs.
The unique semYOU app computing system's recipe for success is gaining an increasing number of fans: over 10,000 users are already taking advantage of the easy-to-use applications available from the free semYOU app store, which make using software as intuitive as on a smartphone. Based on the principle of "click and use," dozens of free applications are only a mouse click away, with only a single login required. The apps can be easily run from any computer in the world over the Internet without any installation.
The semYOU app store already offers a number of free applications for every type of user, from home to business. Many free apps, covering all the major applications areas such as office, communication and entertainment, are available free of charge at http://www.semYOU.com. The apps were designed as useful and easy-to-operate tools to improve everyday productivity. Their biggest advantage over previous software: no installation is required to use the programs.
"With semYOU, we're opening the door to simple cloud computing for every computer user," explains Volker Jahns, CEO of semYOU LLC. "Nevertheless, we did not count on this much success in such a short time. It seems that web users have been waiting a long time for an app computing platform like this."
For more information about semYOU, visit:
http://www.semyou.com
http://blog-en.semyou.com
Image: http://www.ereleases.com/pic/semYOU-Cloud-Software.jpg
Logo: http://www.ereleases.com/pic/semYOU-logo.jpg
About semYOU
Volker Jahns founded semYOU in 2010 as a startup company in L.A. semYOU currently has two full-time employees. Its core business is developing semYOU, the first semantic online operating system that offers users a completely new web experience.
For more information, graphs, photos or interviews, please contact:
semYOU LLC
13101 Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90066
press@semyou.com
http://www.semyou.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE semYOU LLC
semYOU LLC
CONTACT: Volker Jahns, semYOU LLC, +4916090638156
Web Site: http://www.semyou.com
My Damn Channel Partners With FourBoys Films on New Comedy Series Versailles, Premiering May 9th
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
My Damn Channel Partners With FourBoys Films on New Comedy Series Versailles, Premiering May 9th
Created by Actor-Director David Hunt
Series Features Patricia Heaton & Fred Willard with a special appearance by William H. Macy
NEW YORK, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- My Damn Channel (http://www.MyDamnChannel.com) has joined forces with FourBoys Films, headed by actor and director David Hunt and his wife, Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton, to produce and distribute Versailles (pronounced Ver-sayles), a new comedy series, debuting May 9, 2011. New episodes will premiere Mondays on My Damn Channel. A trailer for the series is available now at: http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/Versailles.
Created and directed by Hunt and his writing partner Rodney Vaccaro, the 8-part series focuses on a brother and sister as they desperately attempt to live out their fantasies and escape the legacy of their dearly departed mother, the late, great television star and B movie actress Evelyn Anders (Patricia Heaton). In Versailles, Evelyn's indelible legacy is still alive in the shape of her damaged son and daughter, Colin Tickler (David Hunt) and Summer Tickler-Hoogerhyde (Eve Gordon). The two siblings make a last ditch attempt at creating their own celebrity by hosting a public access sports talk show, broadcast from the basement of the local library, that is financed by Summer's devoted husband Hoyt Hoogerhyde (Fred Willard). The series also stars Martha MacIsaac (Greek,Superbad) and features hilarious appearances by William H. Macy who recounts his early experiences as a student of Evelyn.
"We found a fantastic partner in My Damn Channel," said David Hunt. "They are tremendously supportive of us, and are huge fans of the world that we created. Versailles is a deliciously comical place to spend your time. My Damn Channel's audience of devoted comedy fans are the type of sophisticated viewers that are sure to appreciate the characters populating Versailles."
"This series is one of those twisted comedies that you just can't stop watching," said My Damn Channel Founder/CEO Rob Barnett. "David Hunt heads an amazing cast who play unforgettable oddballs."
About FourBoys Films:
FourBoys Films was founded in 2001 by actors David Hunt (24, The Deal) and Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle).In its first year, the company co-produced the Kenneth Lonergan play This Is Our Youth in London's West End, followed by a series of teleplays And So To Bedlam, a co-production with the BBC and 1A Films. Patricia and David also developed, produced and starred in the romantic comedy, The Engagement Ring, a 2 hour movie for cable which aired on TNT in December of 2005. Hunt made his directing debut in 2006 with the documentary feature film, The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania, which won a Crystal Heart Award at the Heartland Film Festival. Amazing Grace, a major motion picture directed by Michael Apted and starring Albert Finney, produced along with Bristol Bay Productions, was released in February 2007. Recently completed is the comedy Versailles. As part of a company expansion in June of 2010, A.J. Morewitz joined newly-formed FourBoys Entertainment as President of Television. FourBoys Entertainment has a number of other projects in development, in film, theatre and television both in the US and in the UK.
About My Damn Channel
My Damn Channel is a leading entertainment studio and distributor of premium videos by top talent. My Damn Channel empowers filmmakers, comedians, actors, musicians, broadcasters and brands to co-produce, distribute and monetize original video on the My Damn Channel website and in syndication on all digital platforms. The company has launched some of the most successful, original comedy series including Wainy Days, Gigi: Almost American, Easy to Assemble, Horrible People, the cult phenomenon You Suck at Photoshop, and videos by Harry Shearer. My Damn Channel creates premium, branded entertainment and guarantees audience delivery for partners including HBO, Comcast, Subway, Puma, Trident, Southern Comfort, IKEA, and Lincoln. My Damn Channel has won numerous awards; worldwide media coverage; major national advertisers; and...are you STILL reading? Please watch 3 minutes here: http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/SizzleReel
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
My Damn Channel:
----------------
Marnie Black Laura Goldberg
(917) 828-7308 (347) 683-1859
marnieblack@yahoo.com lauragoldberg@gmail.com
SOURCE My Damn Channel
My Damn Channel
Web Site: http://www.mydamnchannel.com
Created by Actor-Director David Hunt
Series Features Patricia Heaton & Fred Willard with a special appearance by William H. Macy
NEW YORK, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- My Damn Channel (http://www.MyDamnChannel.com) has joined forces with FourBoys Films, headed by actor and director David Hunt and his wife, Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton, to produce and distribute Versailles (pronounced Ver-sayles), a new comedy series, debuting May 9, 2011. New episodes will premiere Mondays on My Damn Channel. A trailer for the series is available now at: http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/Versailles.
Created and directed by Hunt and his writing partner Rodney Vaccaro, the 8-part series focuses on a brother and sister as they desperately attempt to live out their fantasies and escape the legacy of their dearly departed mother, the late, great television star and B movie actress Evelyn Anders (Patricia Heaton). In Versailles, Evelyn's indelible legacy is still alive in the shape of her damaged son and daughter, Colin Tickler (David Hunt) and Summer Tickler-Hoogerhyde (Eve Gordon). The two siblings make a last ditch attempt at creating their own celebrity by hosting a public access sports talk show, broadcast from the basement of the local library, that is financed by Summer's devoted husband Hoyt Hoogerhyde (Fred Willard). The series also stars Martha MacIsaac (Greek,Superbad) and features hilarious appearances by William H. Macy who recounts his early experiences as a student of Evelyn.
"We found a fantastic partner in My Damn Channel," said David Hunt. "They are tremendously supportive of us, and are huge fans of the world that we created. Versailles is a deliciously comical place to spend your time. My Damn Channel's audience of devoted comedy fans are the type of sophisticated viewers that are sure to appreciate the characters populating Versailles."
"This series is one of those twisted comedies that you just can't stop watching," said My Damn Channel Founder/CEO Rob Barnett. "David Hunt heads an amazing cast who play unforgettable oddballs."
About FourBoys Films:
FourBoys Films was founded in 2001 by actors David Hunt (24, The Deal) and Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle).In its first year, the company co-produced the Kenneth Lonergan play This Is Our Youth in London's West End, followed by a series of teleplays And So To Bedlam, a co-production with the BBC and 1A Films. Patricia and David also developed, produced and starred in the romantic comedy, The Engagement Ring, a 2 hour movie for cable which aired on TNT in December of 2005. Hunt made his directing debut in 2006 with the documentary feature film, The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania, which won a Crystal Heart Award at the Heartland Film Festival. Amazing Grace, a major motion picture directed by Michael Apted and starring Albert Finney, produced along with Bristol Bay Productions, was released in February 2007. Recently completed is the comedy Versailles. As part of a company expansion in June of 2010, A.J. Morewitz joined newly-formed FourBoys Entertainment as President of Television. FourBoys Entertainment has a number of other projects in development, in film, theatre and television both in the US and in the UK.
About My Damn Channel
My Damn Channel is a leading entertainment studio and distributor of premium videos by top talent. My Damn Channel empowers filmmakers, comedians, actors, musicians, broadcasters and brands to co-produce, distribute and monetize original video on the My Damn Channel website and in syndication on all digital platforms. The company has launched some of the most successful, original comedy series including Wainy Days, Gigi: Almost American, Easy to Assemble, Horrible People, the cult phenomenon You Suck at Photoshop, and videos by Harry Shearer. My Damn Channel creates premium, branded entertainment and guarantees audience delivery for partners including HBO, Comcast, Subway, Puma, Trident, Southern Comfort, IKEA, and Lincoln. My Damn Channel has won numerous awards; worldwide media coverage; major national advertisers; and...are you STILL reading? Please watch 3 minutes here: http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/SizzleReel
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
My Damn Channel:
----------------
Marnie Black Laura Goldberg
(917) 828-7308 (347) 683-1859
marnieblack@yahoo.com lauragoldberg@gmail.com
SOURCE My Damn Channel
My Damn Channel
Web Site: http://www.mydamnchannel.com
Webroot Introduces Smartphone and Tablet Security
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
Webroot Introduces Smartphone and Tablet Security
Webroot® Mobile Security for Android Delivers Extensive Layers of Protection for the Android Platform
BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, the first Internet security service company, today announced a new mobile security application designed to protect Android(TM) smartphone and tablet users. Now available at Best Buy stores in the United States, Webroot® Mobile Security for Android makes it easy for users to stay protected as they browse, text, and download apps on Android devices. A basic version, offering more limited features, is also available for free on the Android Market.
Webroot Mobile Security for Android leverages Webroot's anti-malware and cloud-based and URL scanning technologies to block threats and assess the safety of website links before a user clicks on them. Webroot Mobile Security for Android includes multiple features to protect a user's personal information if the device is lost or compromised. Unlike other applications on the market, it also automatically checks device settings to ensure they are secure.
"We believe in protecting you as an individual, not just the device you use to connect to the Internet," said Quinn Curtis, vice president of mobile solutions for Webroot. "With smartphones and tablets, we carry around vast amounts of personal data including our contacts, emails, passwords, and even financial information. This data is targeted by cybercriminals through malware, online scams, and device theft, and the market success of the Android mobile operating system provides the scale they need to make those attacks profitable. Webroot now can mitigate risks to Android users from malware, malicious websites, and personal information loss as they add smartphones and tablets as an extension of their daily lives."
Key Features of Webroot Mobile Security for Android:
Protects your identity and personal information if your mobile device is lost or stolen
-- Remotely locks your mobile device so it can't be used by anyone but you
-- Remotely wipes your contacts, text messages, and other personal
information
-- Sends a temporary access code to a trusted friend in case you forget
your password
-- Sends you a map showing exactly where your device is located
-- Sounds a loud alert to help you locate your phone or tablet nearby
Blocks mobile threats before they can infect your mobile device, without affecting performance
-- Scans apps before they are installed to ensure they are safe
-- Scans web links and URLs to block phishing and other harmful content
before you connect
-- Runs quietly in the background and requires no prompting or interaction
from you
-- Checks for security updates every day to ensure you have the latest
protection
-- Will not slow down your device or mobile browser
-- Light on memory and battery usage
Automatically safeguards your privacy
-- Blocks unwanted calls and text messages
-- Scans your device to ensure key settings are secure
-- Informs you which apps have access to your personal information
An annual subscription for Webroot Mobile Security for Android also includes free 24/7 customer support.
*Availability:
Webroot Mobile Security for Android is initially available exclusively at Best Buy retail stores in the United States. A basic version, offering more limited features, is also available for free on the Android Market.
Later this year, Webroot will introduce mobile security applications for additional platforms.
About Webroot
Webroot is a leading provider of Internet security for consumers and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and employs approximately 450 people globally in operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Consistently rated among the best security offerings available, Webroot's products include email, Web and archiving security services for businesses, and anti-malware, privacy and identity protection for consumers. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383.
Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com.
Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.
©2011 Webroot Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot is a registered trademark or trademark of Webroot Software, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Webroot
Webroot
CONTACT: Eileen Garrity, Borders + Gratehouse (for Webroot), +1-415-963-4174, ext. 8, eileen@bordersgratehouse.com
Web Site: http://www.webroot.com
Webroot® Mobile Security for Android Delivers Extensive Layers of Protection for the Android Platform
BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, the first Internet security service company, today announced a new mobile security application designed to protect Android(TM) smartphone and tablet users. Now available at Best Buy stores in the United States, Webroot® Mobile Security for Android makes it easy for users to stay protected as they browse, text, and download apps on Android devices. A basic version, offering more limited features, is also available for free on the Android Market.
Webroot Mobile Security for Android leverages Webroot's anti-malware and cloud-based and URL scanning technologies to block threats and assess the safety of website links before a user clicks on them. Webroot Mobile Security for Android includes multiple features to protect a user's personal information if the device is lost or compromised. Unlike other applications on the market, it also automatically checks device settings to ensure they are secure.
"We believe in protecting you as an individual, not just the device you use to connect to the Internet," said Quinn Curtis, vice president of mobile solutions for Webroot. "With smartphones and tablets, we carry around vast amounts of personal data including our contacts, emails, passwords, and even financial information. This data is targeted by cybercriminals through malware, online scams, and device theft, and the market success of the Android mobile operating system provides the scale they need to make those attacks profitable. Webroot now can mitigate risks to Android users from malware, malicious websites, and personal information loss as they add smartphones and tablets as an extension of their daily lives."
Key Features of Webroot Mobile Security for Android:
Protects your identity and personal information if your mobile device is lost or stolen
-- Remotely locks your mobile device so it can't be used by anyone but you
-- Remotely wipes your contacts, text messages, and other personal
information
-- Sends a temporary access code to a trusted friend in case you forget
your password
-- Sends you a map showing exactly where your device is located
-- Sounds a loud alert to help you locate your phone or tablet nearby
Blocks mobile threats before they can infect your mobile device, without affecting performance
-- Scans apps before they are installed to ensure they are safe
-- Scans web links and URLs to block phishing and other harmful content
before you connect
-- Runs quietly in the background and requires no prompting or interaction
from you
-- Checks for security updates every day to ensure you have the latest
protection
-- Will not slow down your device or mobile browser
-- Light on memory and battery usage
Automatically safeguards your privacy
-- Blocks unwanted calls and text messages
-- Scans your device to ensure key settings are secure
-- Informs you which apps have access to your personal information
An annual subscription for Webroot Mobile Security for Android also includes free 24/7 customer support.
*Availability:
Webroot Mobile Security for Android is initially available exclusively at Best Buy retail stores in the United States. A basic version, offering more limited features, is also available for free on the Android Market.
Later this year, Webroot will introduce mobile security applications for additional platforms.
About Webroot
Webroot is a leading provider of Internet security for consumers and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and employs approximately 450 people globally in operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Consistently rated among the best security offerings available, Webroot's products include email, Web and archiving security services for businesses, and anti-malware, privacy and identity protection for consumers. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383.
Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com.
Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.
©2011 Webroot Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot is a registered trademark or trademark of Webroot Software, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Webroot
Webroot
CONTACT: Eileen Garrity, Borders + Gratehouse (for Webroot), +1-415-963-4174, ext. 8, eileen@bordersgratehouse.com
Web Site: http://www.webroot.com
INSIDER PURCHASES: TechFaith Chairman & CEO Purchases 120,000 ADS
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 5:28:01 AM
INSIDER PURCHASES: TechFaith Chairman & CEO Purchases 120,000 ADS
BEIJING, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited (Nasdaq: CNTF) ("TechFaith" or the "Company") today announced that its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Defu Dong, purchased 120,000 ADS on the open market during the month of March 2011.
This follows the announcement on January 6, 2011 that Chairman and CEO, Mr. Defu Dong, purchased approximately 143,000 ADSs on the open market during the month of December 2010.
Chairman and CEO, Mr. Dong, has indicated his intention to purchase additional ADSs through open market and privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of such purchase transactions will depend on market conditions and corporate and regulatory considerations.
About TechFaith
TechFaith (NASDAQ: CNTF) has three primary businesses. Under the TechFaith umbrella, the Company is a leading global ODP (Original Developed Product) mobile handset provider. Under its TecFace brand, the Company is a leading developer of specialized mobile phones for differentiated market segments, including the rapidly growing Smartphone market targeting Enterprise users and Operators through its QIGI brand; Outdoor and Sports enthusiasts through its Jungle brand; and the Teen market through licensed brands. Under the Company's 17Vee brand, the Company has built a leading, intellectual property based motion gaming business ranging from Bluetooth enabled motion gaming controllers and software to a recently launched proprietary set-top motion game box. For more information, please visit http://www.techfaithwireless.com, http://www.17wee.com, http://www.798uu.com and http://www.798game.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident," "outlook" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and strategic and operational plans of TechFaith and management quotations contain forward-looking statements. TechFaith may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about TechFaith's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risks outlined in TechFaith's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. TechFaith does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
CONTACTS:
In China: In the U.S.:
Jay Ji David Pasquale
China TechFaith Wireless Communication
Technology Limited Global IR Partners
Tel: 86-10-5822-8390 Tel: +1 914-337-8801
ir@techfaith.cn cntf@globalirpartners.com
SOURCE China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited
China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited
CONTACT: In China: Jay Ji, China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited, Tel: 86-10-5822-8390, ir@techfaith.cn, or In the U.S.: David Pasquale, Global IR Partners, Tel: +1 914-337-8801, cntf@globalirpartners.com
BEIJING, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited (Nasdaq: CNTF) ("TechFaith" or the "Company") today announced that its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Defu Dong, purchased 120,000 ADS on the open market during the month of March 2011.
This follows the announcement on January 6, 2011 that Chairman and CEO, Mr. Defu Dong, purchased approximately 143,000 ADSs on the open market during the month of December 2010.
Chairman and CEO, Mr. Dong, has indicated his intention to purchase additional ADSs through open market and privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of such purchase transactions will depend on market conditions and corporate and regulatory considerations.
About TechFaith
TechFaith (NASDAQ: CNTF) has three primary businesses. Under the TechFaith umbrella, the Company is a leading global ODP (Original Developed Product) mobile handset provider. Under its TecFace brand, the Company is a leading developer of specialized mobile phones for differentiated market segments, including the rapidly growing Smartphone market targeting Enterprise users and Operators through its QIGI brand; Outdoor and Sports enthusiasts through its Jungle brand; and the Teen market through licensed brands. Under the Company's 17Vee brand, the Company has built a leading, intellectual property based motion gaming business ranging from Bluetooth enabled motion gaming controllers and software to a recently launched proprietary set-top motion game box. For more information, please visit http://www.techfaithwireless.com, http://www.17wee.com, http://www.798uu.com and http://www.798game.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident," "outlook" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and strategic and operational plans of TechFaith and management quotations contain forward-looking statements. TechFaith may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about TechFaith's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risks outlined in TechFaith's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. TechFaith does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
CONTACTS:
In China: In the U.S.:
Jay Ji David Pasquale
China TechFaith Wireless Communication
Technology Limited Global IR Partners
Tel: 86-10-5822-8390 Tel: +1 914-337-8801
ir@techfaith.cn cntf@globalirpartners.com
SOURCE China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited
China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited
CONTACT: In China: Jay Ji, China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited, Tel: 86-10-5822-8390, ir@techfaith.cn, or In the U.S.: David Pasquale, Global IR Partners, Tel: +1 914-337-8801, cntf@globalirpartners.com
BlueKai Becomes First Data Platform to be TRUSTe Certified Under New Third-Party Data Collection Program
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 5:07:01 AM
BlueKai Becomes First Data Platform to be TRUSTe Certified Under New Third-Party Data Collection Program
New Certification Underscores BlueKai's Commitment in Building Transparent Data Practice that Respects Consumer Choice
SEATTLE, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueKai, the world's only complete platform for data acquisition, management and analysis, today announced that it has become the first data platform to meet and exceed TRUSTe certification under the organization's new third party data collection program - TRUSTed Data Collection. Building on its steadfast commitment in providing consumers with real transparent book-end solutions, the TRUSTe certification follows other successful initiatives from BlueKai that address and protect consumer privacy.
"BlueKai has always remained committed to raising the bar on consumer privacy and choice," said Omar Tawakol, CEO of BlueKai. "In order for the online ad industry to grow and evolve, it must align its interests with those of privacy advocates or risk more regulation and scrutiny. By meeting and exceeding TRUSTe certification, BlueKai continues to build trust in the marketplace both with advertisers and the consumers that we serve."
Under TRUSTe's new TRUSTed Data Collection program, BlueKai has demonstrated that their internal privacy controls are fully compliant with TRUSTe's standards of transparency, choice and accountability.
"With the rapid rise of targeted advertising in the online ecosystem, TRUSTe's new TRUSTed Data Collection certification program will ensure that companies continue to value and respect consumer privacy and choice," said Kevin Trilli, Vice President of Product Management for TRUSTe. "Having met and surpassed these requirements, BlueKai has shown that their business principles and practices are in-line with the strict privacy standards established by TRUSTe and that BlueKai remains unequivocal in its commitment to consumer privacy."
With a history and track record in taking consumer privacy issues very seriously, BlueKai has been a leader in this area by giving consumers visibility into anonymous data that is being collected through its BlueKai Registry, white-label registry, and opt-out cookie protector that ensures opt-out choices are not accidentally removed. BlueKai is also an active member of a number of self-regulatory associations including the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), which earlier this year awarded TRUSTe approved provider status for its compliance with self-regulatory guidelines for online behavioral advertising.
TRUSTe's TRUSTed Data Collection- Program Details
Based on extensive surveys, TRUSTe has found that most consumers are agreeable to receiving relevant targeted advertising, as long as they are given notice and choice and are shown that their personal data is respected. The ALLOW status gives consumers an easy way to differentiate the responsible players that do just that.
TRUSTe's new TRUSTed Data Collection privacy program builds upon its DAA-approved TRUSTed Ads platform - an OBA self-regulatory service - as well as its TRUSTed TPL by providing a qualifier for companies to be on its ALLOW list.
The full criteria for TRUSTe's TRUSTed Data Collection privacy certification can be found here http://www.truste.com/privacy-program-requirements/3rd-party-data-collection/.
About BlueKai
BlueKai (http://www.bluekai.com) provides leading solutions for comprehensive data management, acquisition and analytics to maximize performance from all audience data. The BlueKai Platform(TM) is a complete technology solution for managing private data assets and analyzing campaign performance to maximize return on marketing dollars. The BlueKai Exchange(TM) is the world's largest marketplace for anonymous 3rd party audience data, with exclusive access to BlueKai Intent(TM) and branded data in reaching more than 200M unique users across the entire marketing funnel. As an industry leader in consumer transparency and control, BlueKai has created book-end solutions including a registry for consumers to see what marketers know about them, edit their online preferences and gain rewards through charitable donations.
The privately-held company is based in Bellevue, WA and is a recipient of the 2011 OnMedia B2B Company of the Year Award.
About TRUSTe
Thousands of companies rely on TRUSTe's leading privacy trustmark to enhance consumer trust, drive increased registrations and transactions, and comply with complex privacy requirements. Consumers know that when they see the TRUSTe seal, they can "Click with Confidence" because the certified website is responsible with their personal information. TRUSTe has certified more than 40 percent of the top fifty websites, including Facebook, Yahoo!, Microsoft, eBay, AOL, Adobe, AT&T, Comcast, Disney, Weather.com, Apple, LinkedIn, WebMD and Yelp. TRUSTe also certifies many of the top advertising and technology service providers for websites. For additional information on TRUSTe and its services, please visit http://www.truste.com.
SOURCE BlueKai
BlueKai
CONTACT: Stephan Pechdimaldji, Sparkpr for BlueKai, +1-415-531-4547, stephan@sparkpr.com
Web Site: http://www.bluekai.com
New Certification Underscores BlueKai's Commitment in Building Transparent Data Practice that Respects Consumer Choice
SEATTLE, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueKai, the world's only complete platform for data acquisition, management and analysis, today announced that it has become the first data platform to meet and exceed TRUSTe certification under the organization's new third party data collection program - TRUSTed Data Collection. Building on its steadfast commitment in providing consumers with real transparent book-end solutions, the TRUSTe certification follows other successful initiatives from BlueKai that address and protect consumer privacy.
"BlueKai has always remained committed to raising the bar on consumer privacy and choice," said Omar Tawakol, CEO of BlueKai. "In order for the online ad industry to grow and evolve, it must align its interests with those of privacy advocates or risk more regulation and scrutiny. By meeting and exceeding TRUSTe certification, BlueKai continues to build trust in the marketplace both with advertisers and the consumers that we serve."
Under TRUSTe's new TRUSTed Data Collection program, BlueKai has demonstrated that their internal privacy controls are fully compliant with TRUSTe's standards of transparency, choice and accountability.
"With the rapid rise of targeted advertising in the online ecosystem, TRUSTe's new TRUSTed Data Collection certification program will ensure that companies continue to value and respect consumer privacy and choice," said Kevin Trilli, Vice President of Product Management for TRUSTe. "Having met and surpassed these requirements, BlueKai has shown that their business principles and practices are in-line with the strict privacy standards established by TRUSTe and that BlueKai remains unequivocal in its commitment to consumer privacy."
With a history and track record in taking consumer privacy issues very seriously, BlueKai has been a leader in this area by giving consumers visibility into anonymous data that is being collected through its BlueKai Registry, white-label registry, and opt-out cookie protector that ensures opt-out choices are not accidentally removed. BlueKai is also an active member of a number of self-regulatory associations including the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), which earlier this year awarded TRUSTe approved provider status for its compliance with self-regulatory guidelines for online behavioral advertising.
TRUSTe's TRUSTed Data Collection- Program Details
Based on extensive surveys, TRUSTe has found that most consumers are agreeable to receiving relevant targeted advertising, as long as they are given notice and choice and are shown that their personal data is respected. The ALLOW status gives consumers an easy way to differentiate the responsible players that do just that.
TRUSTe's new TRUSTed Data Collection privacy program builds upon its DAA-approved TRUSTed Ads platform - an OBA self-regulatory service - as well as its TRUSTed TPL by providing a qualifier for companies to be on its ALLOW list.
The full criteria for TRUSTe's TRUSTed Data Collection privacy certification can be found here http://www.truste.com/privacy-program-requirements/3rd-party-data-collection/.
About BlueKai
BlueKai (http://www.bluekai.com) provides leading solutions for comprehensive data management, acquisition and analytics to maximize performance from all audience data. The BlueKai Platform(TM) is a complete technology solution for managing private data assets and analyzing campaign performance to maximize return on marketing dollars. The BlueKai Exchange(TM) is the world's largest marketplace for anonymous 3rd party audience data, with exclusive access to BlueKai Intent(TM) and branded data in reaching more than 200M unique users across the entire marketing funnel. As an industry leader in consumer transparency and control, BlueKai has created book-end solutions including a registry for consumers to see what marketers know about them, edit their online preferences and gain rewards through charitable donations.
The privately-held company is based in Bellevue, WA and is a recipient of the 2011 OnMedia B2B Company of the Year Award.
About TRUSTe
Thousands of companies rely on TRUSTe's leading privacy trustmark to enhance consumer trust, drive increased registrations and transactions, and comply with complex privacy requirements. Consumers know that when they see the TRUSTe seal, they can "Click with Confidence" because the certified website is responsible with their personal information. TRUSTe has certified more than 40 percent of the top fifty websites, including Facebook, Yahoo!, Microsoft, eBay, AOL, Adobe, AT&T, Comcast, Disney, Weather.com, Apple, LinkedIn, WebMD and Yelp. TRUSTe also certifies many of the top advertising and technology service providers for websites. For additional information on TRUSTe and its services, please visit http://www.truste.com.
SOURCE BlueKai
BlueKai
CONTACT: Stephan Pechdimaldji, Sparkpr for BlueKai, +1-415-531-4547, stephan@sparkpr.com
Web Site: http://www.bluekai.com
TEM Business School Launches Executive MBA to Train Leaders for the Digital Economy
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
TEM Business School Launches Executive MBA to Train Leaders for the Digital Economy
EVRY, France, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Taught in Paris, the Program Will Take Participants to the United
States, Finland and India
"Leading Innovation in a Digital World" is the promise made by the new
Executive MBA launched by TEM Business School. This international program is
designed for working executives to boost their careers and assist them in
creating activities in the digital economy. Taught part time in Paris, the
Executive MBA will take its participants to the heart of the major technology
clusters in the United States, Finland and India. Admission for this program
is open. Classes will begin in January 2012.
Become a leader of the digital economy
Thanks to the high level courses taught by internationally
renowned faculty and experience sharing within the program, the EMBA
participants will quickly develop their careers and reach positions of
leadership or top management, and create high value-added activities in the
digital economy. The program will focus on personal development, talent
management and leadership.
3 visits in the major international technology clusters
During three trips to the best world clusters of innovation in
Finland, the United States and India, participants will visit companies and
attend classes in three partner universities:
- United States (15-day stay):
Partner University: School of Management and Business, University of San
Francisco.
Companies Visited: Google, Cisco
- Finland (15-day stay):
Partner University: Tampere University of Technology.
Company visited: Nokia
- India (15-day stay)
Partner Universities: Alliance University (Bangalore), The National
Management School (Chennai).
Companies visited: Tata, HCL
Practical information
- 18-month part-time courses in English in Paris
- Requirements: a minimum of 3 years work experience + 2 recommendation
letters
- Good command of English
- Classes begin in January 2012
- Fees: EUR 30,000
TEM Business School trains managers of the digital economy.
Medias and employers rank TEM Business School among the best management
institutions in France. The School is part of the Institut Telecom, a group
of engineering schools under the supervision of the French Ministry of
Economics, Industry, and Finance. TEM Business School is a member of EFMD,
AMBA and AACSB. The School has 1,100 students and 72 full-time faculty
members. http://www.telecom-em.eu/#n=homepage
Admission
- Website: http://www.telecom-em.eu/#n=executive-mba
- Contact: Dr. Olivier Epinette, Director for Specialized Programs,
olivier.epinette@telecom-em.eu, +33-1-60-76-47-52, +33-6-71-92-52-58
Press Contact: Tristan Horreaux, Press Officer, +33-6-81-53-37-39,
tristan.horreaux@telecom-em.eu
Source: TELECOM Ecole de Management
Contact: Dr. Olivier Epinette, Director for Specialized Programs, olivier.epinette@telecom-em.eu, +33-1-60-76-47-52, +33-6-71-92-52-58; Press Contact: Tristan Horreaux, Press Officer, +33-6-81-53-37-39, tristan.horreaux@telecom-em.eu
EVRY, France, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Taught in Paris, the Program Will Take Participants to the United
States, Finland and India
"Leading Innovation in a Digital World" is the promise made by the new
Executive MBA launched by TEM Business School. This international program is
designed for working executives to boost their careers and assist them in
creating activities in the digital economy. Taught part time in Paris, the
Executive MBA will take its participants to the heart of the major technology
clusters in the United States, Finland and India. Admission for this program
is open. Classes will begin in January 2012.
Become a leader of the digital economy
Thanks to the high level courses taught by internationally
renowned faculty and experience sharing within the program, the EMBA
participants will quickly develop their careers and reach positions of
leadership or top management, and create high value-added activities in the
digital economy. The program will focus on personal development, talent
management and leadership.
3 visits in the major international technology clusters
During three trips to the best world clusters of innovation in
Finland, the United States and India, participants will visit companies and
attend classes in three partner universities:
- United States (15-day stay):
Partner University: School of Management and Business, University of San
Francisco.
Companies Visited: Google, Cisco
- Finland (15-day stay):
Partner University: Tampere University of Technology.
Company visited: Nokia
- India (15-day stay)
Partner Universities: Alliance University (Bangalore), The National
Management School (Chennai).
Companies visited: Tata, HCL
Practical information
- 18-month part-time courses in English in Paris
- Requirements: a minimum of 3 years work experience + 2 recommendation
letters
- Good command of English
- Classes begin in January 2012
- Fees: EUR 30,000
TEM Business School trains managers of the digital economy.
Medias and employers rank TEM Business School among the best management
institutions in France. The School is part of the Institut Telecom, a group
of engineering schools under the supervision of the French Ministry of
Economics, Industry, and Finance. TEM Business School is a member of EFMD,
AMBA and AACSB. The School has 1,100 students and 72 full-time faculty
members. http://www.telecom-em.eu/#n=homepage
Admission
- Website: http://www.telecom-em.eu/#n=executive-mba
- Contact: Dr. Olivier Epinette, Director for Specialized Programs,
olivier.epinette@telecom-em.eu, +33-1-60-76-47-52, +33-6-71-92-52-58
Press Contact: Tristan Horreaux, Press Officer, +33-6-81-53-37-39,
tristan.horreaux@telecom-em.eu
Source: TELECOM Ecole de Management
Contact: Dr. Olivier Epinette, Director for Specialized Programs, olivier.epinette@telecom-em.eu, +33-1-60-76-47-52, +33-6-71-92-52-58; Press Contact: Tristan Horreaux, Press Officer, +33-6-81-53-37-39, tristan.horreaux@telecom-em.eu
New GD3070 Rugged Tablet Computer by General Dynamics Itronix Fills the Gap Between Rugged Computers and Personal Digital Assistants
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
New GD3070 Rugged Tablet Computer by General Dynamics Itronix Fills the Gap Between Rugged Computers and Personal Digital Assistants
COVENTRY, England, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- The GD3070 delivers cost-effective computing performance and extended
battery-life in an ergonomically designed tablet PC, built to withstand the
demands of a mobile workforce
General Dynamics Itronix announces the introduction and immediate
availability of the rugged, ergonomically designed GD3070 Tablet PC. Larger
than a personal digital assistant (PDA) and smaller than a fully-rugged
notebook, the GD3070 delivers business-critical computing performance with a
daylight-viewable screen and extended battery life for mobile workers
throughout Europe and the Middle East. With sales, service and technical
support located in Europe, the GD3070 is a cost-effective computing option
for mobile workers within public utilities, surveying companies, field
service representatives and others.
The GD3070 comprises an 18-centimeter, high-resolution touch-screen
display enabling users to easily pinpoint information on maps or view imagery
in bright sunlight. Equipped with an Intel(R) Z530P low-power processor, 120
gigabit hard-drive, large memory and lightweight dual battery pack, mobile
workers can manage large data files as well as process complex computing
operations quickly and efficiently for up to 10 hours.
GD3070 features:
-- Rugged magnesium chassis and impact absorbing polycarbonate casing
-- Ergonomic design for single-handed operation
-- Operating temperature from -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C
-- FCC, CE, EMI/Safety CSA
-- Meets United States MIL-STD-810G for:
- Humidity
- Altitude
- Shock
- Drop
- Vibration
Specifications overview:
-- Intel Z530P Atom processor
-- One 200-pin DDRII Socket
-- 18 cm LCD display with touch-screen panel
-- Full backlit keyboard
-- Barcode scanner
-- Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel camera
-- Global positioning system
-- Bluetooth, WiFi and integrated Ethernet connectivity
-- 225 x 145 x 39.8 mm dimensions
-- 1.2 kg weight depending upon configuration
The unit has a limited three-year warranty and an MSRP from 1,558 pounds
sterling. For additional information, or to locate a sales agent for the
General Dynamics Itronix GD3070, go to http://www.gd-itronix.eu.
A part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, General Dynamics Itronix is a
leading developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers,
with products that include laptops, ultra-mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs.
General Dynamics C4 Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics, more
information about C4 Systems is available online at http://www.gdc4s.com.
For information about General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), please visit
http://www.generaldynamics.com.
Source: General Dynamics
Manjit Dosanjh, +44(0)2476-671516, Manjit.dosanjh@gd-itronix.eu
COVENTRY, England, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- The GD3070 delivers cost-effective computing performance and extended
battery-life in an ergonomically designed tablet PC, built to withstand the
demands of a mobile workforce
General Dynamics Itronix announces the introduction and immediate
availability of the rugged, ergonomically designed GD3070 Tablet PC. Larger
than a personal digital assistant (PDA) and smaller than a fully-rugged
notebook, the GD3070 delivers business-critical computing performance with a
daylight-viewable screen and extended battery life for mobile workers
throughout Europe and the Middle East. With sales, service and technical
support located in Europe, the GD3070 is a cost-effective computing option
for mobile workers within public utilities, surveying companies, field
service representatives and others.
The GD3070 comprises an 18-centimeter, high-resolution touch-screen
display enabling users to easily pinpoint information on maps or view imagery
in bright sunlight. Equipped with an Intel(R) Z530P low-power processor, 120
gigabit hard-drive, large memory and lightweight dual battery pack, mobile
workers can manage large data files as well as process complex computing
operations quickly and efficiently for up to 10 hours.
GD3070 features:
-- Rugged magnesium chassis and impact absorbing polycarbonate casing
-- Ergonomic design for single-handed operation
-- Operating temperature from -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C
-- FCC, CE, EMI/Safety CSA
-- Meets United States MIL-STD-810G for:
- Humidity
- Altitude
- Shock
- Drop
- Vibration
Specifications overview:
-- Intel Z530P Atom processor
-- One 200-pin DDRII Socket
-- 18 cm LCD display with touch-screen panel
-- Full backlit keyboard
-- Barcode scanner
-- Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel camera
-- Global positioning system
-- Bluetooth, WiFi and integrated Ethernet connectivity
-- 225 x 145 x 39.8 mm dimensions
-- 1.2 kg weight depending upon configuration
The unit has a limited three-year warranty and an MSRP from 1,558 pounds
sterling. For additional information, or to locate a sales agent for the
General Dynamics Itronix GD3070, go to http://www.gd-itronix.eu.
A part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, General Dynamics Itronix is a
leading developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers,
with products that include laptops, ultra-mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs.
General Dynamics C4 Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics, more
information about C4 Systems is available online at http://www.gdc4s.com.
For information about General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), please visit
http://www.generaldynamics.com.
Source: General Dynamics
Manjit Dosanjh, +44(0)2476-671516, Manjit.dosanjh@gd-itronix.eu
Misys Successfully Completes SAS 70 Examinations for its Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 2:35:01 AM
Misys Successfully Completes SAS 70 Examinations for its Solutions
LONDON, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and
services company, today announces that it has recently completed SAS 70
examinations for a variety of its hosted solutions.
AICPA's Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70) Type
II examinations were performed for Misys Confirmation Matching Service(TM)
and Misys Opics Plus(TM). In its first months of operation, the hosted
services delivery option for Misys Loan IQ(TM) successfully completed a Type
I examination. The increased number of solutions that were covered by the
latest annual examinations underlines our commitment to provide Misys
customers and their auditors with information and assurance regarding the
controls and safeguards of our hosted solutions.
Misys processes, procedures and controls were formally
evaluated and tested by the independent accounting and auditing firm of Ernst
& Young LLP. The examinations included assessing, and in the case of Type II
also testing, controls related to logical access to systems, programs and
data, change management; processing controls, environmental controls and
physical security.
A SAS 70 examination is widely recognised because it proves that a
service organisation has been through an evaluation of its control activities
as such controls relate to an audit of the financial statements of its
customers. Type II reports not only include the service organisation's
description of controls, but also include detailed testing of the design and
operating effectiveness of that service organisation's controls.
Hach Hashasian, Senior Director, SaaS Compliance & Quality Assurance at
Misys, states: "Having completed these three SAS 70 examinations, the
management teams at our customers have assurance on the design and operating
effectiveness of the controls at Misys relating to our hosted solutions. This
level of compliance provides our customers with cost savings while also
reinforcing the value of the people, processes and technology that are at the
heart of Misys' software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model."
Misys is committed to providing high quality, best practice operations in
its expanded SaaS delivery and undertaking annual SAS 70 examinations is, in
part, evidence of that commitment.
About Misys plc
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), provides integrated, comprehensive solutions
that deliver significant results to financial services organisations. We
maximise value for our customers by combining our deep knowledge of their
business with our commitment to their success.
Misys is a market leader with over 1,300 customers, including all of the
world's top 50 banks. Misys employs approximately 4,000 people and works with
over 100 partners globally who serve customers in more than 120 countries.
We aspire to be the world's best application software and services
company, delivering results for the most important industries in the world.
Working with our extensive partner network, together we create compelling
solutions enabling our customers to differentiate themselves and drive a
competitive edge.
Misys: experience, solutions, results
Contact us today, visit: http://www.misys.com
For further information please contact
Edward Taylor
Global Head of Public Relations
Misys
+44(0)20-3320-5530
edward.taylor@misys.com
Sebastian Mathews
Financial Dynamics
+44(0)207-269-7158
sebastian.mathews@fd.com
Source: Misys plc
For further information please contact: Edward Taylor, Global Head of Public Relations, Misys, +44(0)20-3320-5530, edward.taylor@misys.com; Sebastian Mathews, Financial Dynamics, +44(0)207-269-7158, sebastian.mathews@fd.com
LONDON, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and
services company, today announces that it has recently completed SAS 70
examinations for a variety of its hosted solutions.
AICPA's Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70) Type
II examinations were performed for Misys Confirmation Matching Service(TM)
and Misys Opics Plus(TM). In its first months of operation, the hosted
services delivery option for Misys Loan IQ(TM) successfully completed a Type
I examination. The increased number of solutions that were covered by the
latest annual examinations underlines our commitment to provide Misys
customers and their auditors with information and assurance regarding the
controls and safeguards of our hosted solutions.
Misys processes, procedures and controls were formally
evaluated and tested by the independent accounting and auditing firm of Ernst
& Young LLP. The examinations included assessing, and in the case of Type II
also testing, controls related to logical access to systems, programs and
data, change management; processing controls, environmental controls and
physical security.
A SAS 70 examination is widely recognised because it proves that a
service organisation has been through an evaluation of its control activities
as such controls relate to an audit of the financial statements of its
customers. Type II reports not only include the service organisation's
description of controls, but also include detailed testing of the design and
operating effectiveness of that service organisation's controls.
Hach Hashasian, Senior Director, SaaS Compliance & Quality Assurance at
Misys, states: "Having completed these three SAS 70 examinations, the
management teams at our customers have assurance on the design and operating
effectiveness of the controls at Misys relating to our hosted solutions. This
level of compliance provides our customers with cost savings while also
reinforcing the value of the people, processes and technology that are at the
heart of Misys' software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model."
Misys is committed to providing high quality, best practice operations in
its expanded SaaS delivery and undertaking annual SAS 70 examinations is, in
part, evidence of that commitment.
About Misys plc
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), provides integrated, comprehensive solutions
that deliver significant results to financial services organisations. We
maximise value for our customers by combining our deep knowledge of their
business with our commitment to their success.
Misys is a market leader with over 1,300 customers, including all of the
world's top 50 banks. Misys employs approximately 4,000 people and works with
over 100 partners globally who serve customers in more than 120 countries.
We aspire to be the world's best application software and services
company, delivering results for the most important industries in the world.
Working with our extensive partner network, together we create compelling
solutions enabling our customers to differentiate themselves and drive a
competitive edge.
Misys: experience, solutions, results
Contact us today, visit: http://www.misys.com
For further information please contact
Edward Taylor
Global Head of Public Relations
Misys
+44(0)20-3320-5530
edward.taylor@misys.com
Sebastian Mathews
Financial Dynamics
+44(0)207-269-7158
sebastian.mathews@fd.com
Source: Misys plc
For further information please contact: Edward Taylor, Global Head of Public Relations, Misys, +44(0)20-3320-5530, edward.taylor@misys.com; Sebastian Mathews, Financial Dynamics, +44(0)207-269-7158, sebastian.mathews@fd.com
Advance Auto Parts and BELTRONICS Launch Nationwide Radar Detector Sales Event Across 2,800 Store Blitz
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 2:28:01 AM
Advance Auto Parts and BELTRONICS Launch Nationwide Radar Detector Sales Event Across 2,800 Store Blitz
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BELTRONICS Inc, maker of the world's best performing radar and laser detectors, today announced a national radar detector sales event in direct partnership with Minneapolis based Advance Auto Parts, one of the nation's largest consumer automotive parts retail chains. "We recognize the leading presence of Advance Auto Parts in their service and support of millions of drivers across the nation. As part of taking care of their customers, our April sales event is the perfect partnership to promote BELTRONICS class leading radar detector products to those millions of drivers for safety and protection," said Everett Morss, BELTRONICS National Sales Manager. "Along with Advance Auto Parts, we will be promoting through multiple major marketing channels including leading consumer automotive print outlets, direct mail and email campaigns, flyers and special in-store signage. "Through this event we hope to help Advance Auto Parts customers learn how they can stay protected throughout the year," Morss added. "Through national promotions like this, we continue to raise awareness about our industry leading products and help more and more drivers understand that BELTRONICS performance rules."
BELTRONICS supported a thorough 600 in-store test conducted by Advance Auto Parts. With overwhelming response from Advance Auto Parts customers, both firms agreed to support a major rollout of BELTRONICS Vector 955 and Vector 940 models across 2,800 Advance Auto Parts stores. Part of the national rollout decision was based on Advance Auto Parts desire and ability to sell a more capable, class leading radar detector product to their customers.
The BELTRONICS Vector Series radar detectors have similar feature sets as the bestselling top-of-the-line BELTRONICS radar detectors but will retail in the low $200 and under price range. "BELTRONICS engineers have industry leading detector designs that are extended to the Vector series and accommodate the low $200 consumer price points. The V955 and V940 models allow us to be able to offer premium radar and laser protection to more consumers at more accommodating prices," said Jeff Winston, for Advance Auto Parts. The Vector 955 retails for $199.95 while the Vector 940 model retails for $169.95--however, as part of the national BELTRONICS and Advance Auto Parts radar detector promotion, the Vector 940 will be on sale for $149.95 through the month of April.
Advance Auto Parts customers win by having more choices, and, better pricing for higher, premium levels of radar detector performance. With industry proven 'best radar performance' near and under $200, the Vector 955 and 940 models come equipped with features found on more expensive radar detectors such as multiple brightness display settings, user selectable preference settings and Digital Signal Processing.
"Both of these Vector model detectors, priced under $200, do not miss any performance since they are the same platform design as our test-winning detectors that include our industry leading long-range performance," said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Inc Vice-president of Marketing.
A key component of the promotion is the marketing activity behind the launch--both firms have secured major ad space in highly targeted publications including Performance Auto Sound (PAS), Auto Week and Road & Track. "One of the major keys to the success of this April promotion is our huge ad campaign that we have running in support of Advanced Auto Parts--several of the ad campaigns will feature their logo as the tag," said Smidebush.
The BELTRONICS Vector Series 955 and 940 model radar and laser detectors are on display at local Advance Auto Parts retail stores everywhere (sorry--VA stores excluded). For more information on the BELTRONICS Vector 955 and 940 model radar and laser detectors and other BELTRONICS products, call 1.877.GET.1.BEL (1.877.438.1235) or visit online at BELTRONICS.com.
About BELTRONICS and ESCORT, Inc.
BELTRONICS Inc. is a major brand under the ESCORT name who is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. BELTRONICS manufactures products under the STi DRIVER, BELTRONICS and Vector brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Editorial Contact:
Ron Gividen
513.870.8500
press@beltronics.com
SOURCE BELTRONICS
BELTRONICS
CONTACT: Ron Gividen, +1-513-870-8500, press@beltronics.com
Web Site: http://www.beltronics.com
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BELTRONICS Inc, maker of the world's best performing radar and laser detectors, today announced a national radar detector sales event in direct partnership with Minneapolis based Advance Auto Parts, one of the nation's largest consumer automotive parts retail chains. "We recognize the leading presence of Advance Auto Parts in their service and support of millions of drivers across the nation. As part of taking care of their customers, our April sales event is the perfect partnership to promote BELTRONICS class leading radar detector products to those millions of drivers for safety and protection," said Everett Morss, BELTRONICS National Sales Manager. "Along with Advance Auto Parts, we will be promoting through multiple major marketing channels including leading consumer automotive print outlets, direct mail and email campaigns, flyers and special in-store signage. "Through this event we hope to help Advance Auto Parts customers learn how they can stay protected throughout the year," Morss added. "Through national promotions like this, we continue to raise awareness about our industry leading products and help more and more drivers understand that BELTRONICS performance rules."
BELTRONICS supported a thorough 600 in-store test conducted by Advance Auto Parts. With overwhelming response from Advance Auto Parts customers, both firms agreed to support a major rollout of BELTRONICS Vector 955 and Vector 940 models across 2,800 Advance Auto Parts stores. Part of the national rollout decision was based on Advance Auto Parts desire and ability to sell a more capable, class leading radar detector product to their customers.
The BELTRONICS Vector Series radar detectors have similar feature sets as the bestselling top-of-the-line BELTRONICS radar detectors but will retail in the low $200 and under price range. "BELTRONICS engineers have industry leading detector designs that are extended to the Vector series and accommodate the low $200 consumer price points. The V955 and V940 models allow us to be able to offer premium radar and laser protection to more consumers at more accommodating prices," said Jeff Winston, for Advance Auto Parts. The Vector 955 retails for $199.95 while the Vector 940 model retails for $169.95--however, as part of the national BELTRONICS and Advance Auto Parts radar detector promotion, the Vector 940 will be on sale for $149.95 through the month of April.
Advance Auto Parts customers win by having more choices, and, better pricing for higher, premium levels of radar detector performance. With industry proven 'best radar performance' near and under $200, the Vector 955 and 940 models come equipped with features found on more expensive radar detectors such as multiple brightness display settings, user selectable preference settings and Digital Signal Processing.
"Both of these Vector model detectors, priced under $200, do not miss any performance since they are the same platform design as our test-winning detectors that include our industry leading long-range performance," said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Inc Vice-president of Marketing.
A key component of the promotion is the marketing activity behind the launch--both firms have secured major ad space in highly targeted publications including Performance Auto Sound (PAS), Auto Week and Road & Track. "One of the major keys to the success of this April promotion is our huge ad campaign that we have running in support of Advanced Auto Parts--several of the ad campaigns will feature their logo as the tag," said Smidebush.
The BELTRONICS Vector Series 955 and 940 model radar and laser detectors are on display at local Advance Auto Parts retail stores everywhere (sorry--VA stores excluded). For more information on the BELTRONICS Vector 955 and 940 model radar and laser detectors and other BELTRONICS products, call 1.877.GET.1.BEL (1.877.438.1235) or visit online at BELTRONICS.com.
About BELTRONICS and ESCORT, Inc.
BELTRONICS Inc. is a major brand under the ESCORT name who is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. BELTRONICS manufactures products under the STi DRIVER, BELTRONICS and Vector brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Editorial Contact:
Ron Gividen
513.870.8500
press@beltronics.com
SOURCE BELTRONICS
BELTRONICS
CONTACT: Ron Gividen, +1-513-870-8500, press@beltronics.com
Web Site: http://www.beltronics.com
Vodafone New Zealand's Commercial "Sure Signal" Service Powered by Alcatel-Lucent Small Cells
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 2:21:01 AM
Vodafone New Zealand's Commercial "Sure Signal" Service Powered by Alcatel-Lucent Small Cells
PARIS and SINGAPORE (Femto Cells Asia), April 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- Enabling "5-star, 5-bar" 3G Mobile Coverage for Residential and
Business Users
Vodafone New Zealand has selected Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and
NYSE: ALU) to power its commercial "Sure Signal"
(http://www.vodafone.co.nz/services/femtocell/) service. Building on
Alcatel-Lucent's small cells expertise, Vodafone's "Sure Signal" is taking 3G
network coverage and capacity in New Zealand to the next level - addressing
the increasingly demanding mobile voice and data requirements of residential
and business users. Alcatel-Lucent's small cells technology smoothly
complements Vodafone New Zealand's existing macro infrastructure, making it
the quickest and most cost-effective way for the service provider to prepare
its mobile network for the upcoming data explosion.
"Some of our consumer and business customers have been
frustrated in the past when they find they don't have indoor coverage and
that the technical options available to improve their coverage were either
too expensive or simply weren't up to the task," said Hamish Sansom, Head of
Mobile Data, Vodafone NZ. "The introduction of Vodafone Sure Signal using the
Alcatel-Lucent femtocell solution means that we can now end the frustration
for these customers. The installation and launch of the solution went very
smoothly and we now have ecstatic customers with five bars of coverage where
they once had none."
Following its commercial launch on February
14th, the "Sure Signal" service has been boosting the 3G mobile signal
throughout users' houses and offices, giving them an unequalled mobile phone
signal even in environments where this has typically been a challenge (such
as in rural or in-building locations).
"The main driver of small cells adoption
today is the delivery of crystal-clear voice services to buildings or areas
that used to be 'blind' to the macro network. However, both residential and
business users are quickly discovering the benefits from the increased mobile
data capacity as well," commented Wim Sweldens, President of Alcatel-Lucent's
Wireless activities. "As demonstrated by Vodafone New Zealand, the deployment
of small cells makes perfect sense for service providers wishing to
cost-effectively address mobile coverage and capacity challenges. Vodafone
New Zealand can count on our full commitment to helping them benefit from the
differentiating services and features accommodated by small cells
technology."
Studies by Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs show
that - versus classic Pico or DAS solutions - small cells are not only
cheaper by more than 60%, but also enable in-building mobile coverage much
faster than any other solution available today.
Following on from the successful deployment of its Femto-based 9360 Small
Cells portfolio in the United Kingdom, Alcatel-Lucent has now provided
Vodafone New Zealand with the same end-to-end approach. This includes the
9361 Home Cell, the 9362 Enterprise Cell, the 9366 Small Cell Gateway, and
its best-in-class network management solution which combines the strengths of
Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Management System, Wireless Provisioning System and
the Home Device Manager from its Motive Product Division. The solution is
complemented by Alcatel-Lucent's 7750 Service Router which provides IP
routing and Ethernet aggregation. In addition, Alcatel-Lucent is providing a
select range of professional services to Vodafone New Zealand which includes
project management, consulting, architecture, design and installation.
About Alcatel-Lucent's small cells approach
Alcatel-Lucent is the leading end-to-end Femto/small cells vendor,
holding more than 20 trials and 19 commercial deployment agreements.
Commercial contracts include the selection of Alcatel-Lucent by Chunghwa
Telecom in Taiwan, Telefonica in Spain, Etisalat and du in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) and by Vodafone UK and Vodafone New Zealand as their preferred
vendor for the deployment of a nationwide Femtocell service.
Fully in line with Alcatel-Lucent's recent lightRadio(TM) announcement,
the company sees small cells as a fundamental building block of converged,
IP, more flexible and smarter networks. As a matter of fact, small cells and
lightRadio(TM) are part of the same continuum - from very small to very big
cells. This continuum is reflected in Alcatel-Lucent's wireless portfolio
innovation strategy.
Alcatel-Lucent's portfolio of Femto-based small cells
leverages numerous Bell Labs innovations such as self-organizing networks
(SON). SON empowers small cells to automatically configure at power up; it
also enables them to periodically monitor, update and optimize their neighbor
relation lists and handover parameters - thus reducing handover failures by
up to 80%. Using SON technology, Alcatel-Lucent's small cells have the
capability to continuously adjust transmit power to the surrounding
environment - to deliver the best possible coverage. Bell Labs studies have
found that its SON feature translates to a 20 percent CAPEX savings and 50
percent OPEX savings.
>> More information:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/wireless/femto_small_cells.html
>> Or check out Wilson Street at:
http://www.wilson-street.com/
About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE : ALU)
The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises,
strategic industries and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a
leader in mobile, fixed, IP and Optics technologies, and a pioneer in
applications and services. Alcatel-Lucent includes Bell Labs, one of the
world's foremost centres of research and innovation in communications
technology.
With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most
experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is
a local partner with global reach.
The Company achieved revenues of Euro 16 billion in 2010 and
is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.
For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent
blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.
Source: Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts, Peter Benedict, Tel: + 33(0)1-40-76-50-84,
peter.benedict@alcatel-lucent.com; Scott Sykes, Tel: +852-2599-2536,
Scott.Sykes@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations, Frank Maccary,
Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-12-11, frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney,
Tel: +1-908-582-6153, don.sweeney@alcatel-lucent.com; Tom Bevilacqua,
Tel: +1-908-582-7998, thomas.bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com
PARIS and SINGAPORE (Femto Cells Asia), April 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- Enabling "5-star, 5-bar" 3G Mobile Coverage for Residential and
Business Users
Vodafone New Zealand has selected Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and
NYSE: ALU) to power its commercial "Sure Signal"
(http://www.vodafone.co.nz/services/femtocell/) service. Building on
Alcatel-Lucent's small cells expertise, Vodafone's "Sure Signal" is taking 3G
network coverage and capacity in New Zealand to the next level - addressing
the increasingly demanding mobile voice and data requirements of residential
and business users. Alcatel-Lucent's small cells technology smoothly
complements Vodafone New Zealand's existing macro infrastructure, making it
the quickest and most cost-effective way for the service provider to prepare
its mobile network for the upcoming data explosion.
"Some of our consumer and business customers have been
frustrated in the past when they find they don't have indoor coverage and
that the technical options available to improve their coverage were either
too expensive or simply weren't up to the task," said Hamish Sansom, Head of
Mobile Data, Vodafone NZ. "The introduction of Vodafone Sure Signal using the
Alcatel-Lucent femtocell solution means that we can now end the frustration
for these customers. The installation and launch of the solution went very
smoothly and we now have ecstatic customers with five bars of coverage where
they once had none."
Following its commercial launch on February
14th, the "Sure Signal" service has been boosting the 3G mobile signal
throughout users' houses and offices, giving them an unequalled mobile phone
signal even in environments where this has typically been a challenge (such
as in rural or in-building locations).
"The main driver of small cells adoption
today is the delivery of crystal-clear voice services to buildings or areas
that used to be 'blind' to the macro network. However, both residential and
business users are quickly discovering the benefits from the increased mobile
data capacity as well," commented Wim Sweldens, President of Alcatel-Lucent's
Wireless activities. "As demonstrated by Vodafone New Zealand, the deployment
of small cells makes perfect sense for service providers wishing to
cost-effectively address mobile coverage and capacity challenges. Vodafone
New Zealand can count on our full commitment to helping them benefit from the
differentiating services and features accommodated by small cells
technology."
Studies by Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs show
that - versus classic Pico or DAS solutions - small cells are not only
cheaper by more than 60%, but also enable in-building mobile coverage much
faster than any other solution available today.
Following on from the successful deployment of its Femto-based 9360 Small
Cells portfolio in the United Kingdom, Alcatel-Lucent has now provided
Vodafone New Zealand with the same end-to-end approach. This includes the
9361 Home Cell, the 9362 Enterprise Cell, the 9366 Small Cell Gateway, and
its best-in-class network management solution which combines the strengths of
Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Management System, Wireless Provisioning System and
the Home Device Manager from its Motive Product Division. The solution is
complemented by Alcatel-Lucent's 7750 Service Router which provides IP
routing and Ethernet aggregation. In addition, Alcatel-Lucent is providing a
select range of professional services to Vodafone New Zealand which includes
project management, consulting, architecture, design and installation.
About Alcatel-Lucent's small cells approach
Alcatel-Lucent is the leading end-to-end Femto/small cells vendor,
holding more than 20 trials and 19 commercial deployment agreements.
Commercial contracts include the selection of Alcatel-Lucent by Chunghwa
Telecom in Taiwan, Telefonica in Spain, Etisalat and du in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) and by Vodafone UK and Vodafone New Zealand as their preferred
vendor for the deployment of a nationwide Femtocell service.
Fully in line with Alcatel-Lucent's recent lightRadio(TM) announcement,
the company sees small cells as a fundamental building block of converged,
IP, more flexible and smarter networks. As a matter of fact, small cells and
lightRadio(TM) are part of the same continuum - from very small to very big
cells. This continuum is reflected in Alcatel-Lucent's wireless portfolio
innovation strategy.
Alcatel-Lucent's portfolio of Femto-based small cells
leverages numerous Bell Labs innovations such as self-organizing networks
(SON). SON empowers small cells to automatically configure at power up; it
also enables them to periodically monitor, update and optimize their neighbor
relation lists and handover parameters - thus reducing handover failures by
up to 80%. Using SON technology, Alcatel-Lucent's small cells have the
capability to continuously adjust transmit power to the surrounding
environment - to deliver the best possible coverage. Bell Labs studies have
found that its SON feature translates to a 20 percent CAPEX savings and 50
percent OPEX savings.
>> More information:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/wireless/femto_small_cells.html
>> Or check out Wilson Street at:
http://www.wilson-street.com/
About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE : ALU)
The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises,
strategic industries and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a
leader in mobile, fixed, IP and Optics technologies, and a pioneer in
applications and services. Alcatel-Lucent includes Bell Labs, one of the
world's foremost centres of research and innovation in communications
technology.
With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most
experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is
a local partner with global reach.
The Company achieved revenues of Euro 16 billion in 2010 and
is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.
For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent
blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.
Source: Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts, Peter Benedict, Tel: + 33(0)1-40-76-50-84,
peter.benedict@alcatel-lucent.com; Scott Sykes, Tel: +852-2599-2536,
Scott.Sykes@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations, Frank Maccary,
Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-12-11, frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney,
Tel: +1-908-582-6153, don.sweeney@alcatel-lucent.com; Tom Bevilacqua,
Tel: +1-908-582-7998, thomas.bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com
DegreeSearch.org Launches Its Weekly Scholarship Sweepstakes
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 2:07:01 AM
DegreeSearch.org Launches Its Weekly Scholarship Sweepstakes
The online education search company announces its Success by Degrees Sweepstakes - giving $500 weekly prizes to those who are interested in continuing education
DRAPER, Utah, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Paying for college is hard enough without the rising costs of tuition, the current state of the economy and the price of textbooks added in. To help struggling students or anyone who is interested in continuing their education or going back to school, DegreeSearch.org, an online degree search company, this week announced the launch of its scholarship sweepstakes.
Open to anyone who 'likes' the DegreeSearch.org Facebook page, the Success by Degrees Sweepstakes is meant to provide a stimulus for individuals who need a little more incentive to return to school. For current students, the $500 scholarship could help pay for that semester's books or rent, among other things.
"We wanted to open the scholarship up to anyone, not just current students," said Mike Metcalf, social media director at DegreeSearch.org. "Many of the people using our site are looking to return to school--we're hoping the scholarship can give them a little extra encouragement."
After 'liking' the Facebook page, applicants must select the Scholarships tab and enter their name and email address to be eligible. Up to three extra entries are awarded for sharing the promotion through either Facebook or Twitter, and one scholarship winner is randomly chosen each week.
"Our company is all about improving the educational process and helping students find the right program for their needs," said Metcalf. "This is one way we can help ease the financial burden of continuing education."
About DegreeSearch.org
DegreeSearch.org is dedicated to providing informative, easy-to-navigate information about online and campus degree programs to prospective students of all levels of post-secondary (post high school) educational experience. A division of Lead Media Partners, it works with top online and campus colleges, universities and other education providers across many different areas of study and degree programs ranging from certificate programs, to bachelor's degree programs, to online master's degree programs and even Ph.D. programs.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mike Metcalf
Social Media Director at DegreeSearch.org
info@leadmediapartners.com
801-253-0866
SOURCE DegreeSearch.org
DegreeSearch.org
Web Site: http://www.DegreeSearch.org
The online education search company announces its Success by Degrees Sweepstakes - giving $500 weekly prizes to those who are interested in continuing education
DRAPER, Utah, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Paying for college is hard enough without the rising costs of tuition, the current state of the economy and the price of textbooks added in. To help struggling students or anyone who is interested in continuing their education or going back to school, DegreeSearch.org, an online degree search company, this week announced the launch of its scholarship sweepstakes.
Open to anyone who 'likes' the DegreeSearch.org Facebook page, the Success by Degrees Sweepstakes is meant to provide a stimulus for individuals who need a little more incentive to return to school. For current students, the $500 scholarship could help pay for that semester's books or rent, among other things.
"We wanted to open the scholarship up to anyone, not just current students," said Mike Metcalf, social media director at DegreeSearch.org. "Many of the people using our site are looking to return to school--we're hoping the scholarship can give them a little extra encouragement."
After 'liking' the Facebook page, applicants must select the Scholarships tab and enter their name and email address to be eligible. Up to three extra entries are awarded for sharing the promotion through either Facebook or Twitter, and one scholarship winner is randomly chosen each week.
"Our company is all about improving the educational process and helping students find the right program for their needs," said Metcalf. "This is one way we can help ease the financial burden of continuing education."
About DegreeSearch.org
DegreeSearch.org is dedicated to providing informative, easy-to-navigate information about online and campus degree programs to prospective students of all levels of post-secondary (post high school) educational experience. A division of Lead Media Partners, it works with top online and campus colleges, universities and other education providers across many different areas of study and degree programs ranging from certificate programs, to bachelor's degree programs, to online master's degree programs and even Ph.D. programs.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mike Metcalf
Social Media Director at DegreeSearch.org
info@leadmediapartners.com
801-253-0866
SOURCE DegreeSearch.org
DegreeSearch.org
Web Site: http://www.DegreeSearch.org
April 3, 2011
Ben Heck and element14 Help Combat the Spread of Germs With a Custom Hand Sanitizer Monitoring Device in the Latest Episode of "The Ben Heck Show"
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 3, 2011 at 11:07:01 PM
Ben Heck and element14 Help Combat the Spread of Germs With a Custom Hand Sanitizer Monitoring Device in the Latest Episode of "The Ben Heck Show"
Enhanced sanitizer device integrates audible and LED alerts to remind hospital patrons to wash their hands
CHICAGO, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- element14, a collaborative social community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, and modding guru Benjamin J. Heckendorn, a.k.a. Ben Heck, help combat the spread of germs in hospital settings by modding a hand sanitizer dispenser into a motion detecting reminder system in the latest episode of "The Ben Heck Show."
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/CG74656)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/CG49295LOGO)
"Automatic hand sanitizer dispensers are great tools, but how do we know if people actually use them?" asked Ben. "This was a question submitted by one of our viewers and it turned into an interesting challenge for the show. I was able to mod an everyday hand sanitizer into an active tool to be used in the arsenal to fight the spread of infection in hospitals."
The idea for the hand sanitizer build came from show fan and physician Arun Mathews, to help prevent hospital-acquired infections. Arun joins Ben to tackle the challenge on the show, building a dispenser featuring enhanced motion sensors, blinking LEDs and an amplifier, which gives hospital staff and patrons an audible reminder to wash their hands. Ben also integrates a parallax propeller development board and SD card to log motion detected data, and a clock to log the time of hand sanitization compliance or non-compliance.
"This episode offers something for everyone, from electronics enthusiasts to germaphobes," said Alisha Mowbray, senior vice president of marketing, element14. "With his notorious DIY gusto, Ben takes his craft one step further, showcasing how modding a useful item can have a lasting impact in real-life scenarios."
Ben rounds out the episode with some finishing touches on his much anticipated pinball machine, including installing the screen and ensuring that all three processors - audio, video, and central processing unit - are hooked up and fully functioning.
Show fans are invited to visit element14 to register for a chance to win one of Ben's recent builds, submit videos of their own builds, or to send Ben a challenge for a future episode.
About "The Ben Heck Show"
"The Ben Heck Show" is a bi-weekly online television series aired in English that's dedicated to the science and art of system and hardware modding with a global audience of design engineers, students and electronic enthusiasts. Sponsored exclusively by element14, each episode spotlights Ben's mods of popular electronic devices while educating viewers on the underlying technology powering each project.
About element14
Launched in June 2009, element14 is the first, innovative information portal and eCommunity specifically built for electronic design engineers. It provides product data, design tools and technology information, while incorporating Web 2.0 functionality to facilitate communication, interaction, collaboration and information sharing between colleagues around the world. element14 is an innovative offering from Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), FTSE 250, a leader in multi-channel electronics distribution trading throughout Europe (Farnell), the Americas (Newark) and Asia Pacific (element14). The company had group sales of 990.8m pounds Sterling and underlying profits of 93.3m pounds last year.
SOURCE element14
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/CG74656
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/CG49295LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
element14
CONTACT: Becki Gervin of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1070, bgervin@walt.com, for element14; or Janice Fleisher of element14, +1-773-907-5941, jfleisher@newark.com
Web Site: http://www.element14.com
Enhanced sanitizer device integrates audible and LED alerts to remind hospital patrons to wash their hands
CHICAGO, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- element14, a collaborative social community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, and modding guru Benjamin J. Heckendorn, a.k.a. Ben Heck, help combat the spread of germs in hospital settings by modding a hand sanitizer dispenser into a motion detecting reminder system in the latest episode of "The Ben Heck Show."
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/CG74656)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/CG49295LOGO)
"Automatic hand sanitizer dispensers are great tools, but how do we know if people actually use them?" asked Ben. "This was a question submitted by one of our viewers and it turned into an interesting challenge for the show. I was able to mod an everyday hand sanitizer into an active tool to be used in the arsenal to fight the spread of infection in hospitals."
The idea for the hand sanitizer build came from show fan and physician Arun Mathews, to help prevent hospital-acquired infections. Arun joins Ben to tackle the challenge on the show, building a dispenser featuring enhanced motion sensors, blinking LEDs and an amplifier, which gives hospital staff and patrons an audible reminder to wash their hands. Ben also integrates a parallax propeller development board and SD card to log motion detected data, and a clock to log the time of hand sanitization compliance or non-compliance.
"This episode offers something for everyone, from electronics enthusiasts to germaphobes," said Alisha Mowbray, senior vice president of marketing, element14. "With his notorious DIY gusto, Ben takes his craft one step further, showcasing how modding a useful item can have a lasting impact in real-life scenarios."
Ben rounds out the episode with some finishing touches on his much anticipated pinball machine, including installing the screen and ensuring that all three processors - audio, video, and central processing unit - are hooked up and fully functioning.
Show fans are invited to visit element14 to register for a chance to win one of Ben's recent builds, submit videos of their own builds, or to send Ben a challenge for a future episode.
About "The Ben Heck Show"
"The Ben Heck Show" is a bi-weekly online television series aired in English that's dedicated to the science and art of system and hardware modding with a global audience of design engineers, students and electronic enthusiasts. Sponsored exclusively by element14, each episode spotlights Ben's mods of popular electronic devices while educating viewers on the underlying technology powering each project.
About element14
Launched in June 2009, element14 is the first, innovative information portal and eCommunity specifically built for electronic design engineers. It provides product data, design tools and technology information, while incorporating Web 2.0 functionality to facilitate communication, interaction, collaboration and information sharing between colleagues around the world. element14 is an innovative offering from Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), FTSE 250, a leader in multi-channel electronics distribution trading throughout Europe (Farnell), the Americas (Newark) and Asia Pacific (element14). The company had group sales of 990.8m pounds Sterling and underlying profits of 93.3m pounds last year.
SOURCE element14
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/CG74656
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/CG49295LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
element14
CONTACT: Becki Gervin of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1070, bgervin@walt.com, for element14; or Janice Fleisher of element14, +1-773-907-5941, jfleisher@newark.com
Web Site: http://www.element14.com
April 2, 2011
Cablevision's New Optimum App Delivers the Full Cable Television Experience to an iPad in the Home
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 11:56:01 AM
Cablevision's New Optimum App Delivers the Full Cable Television Experience to an iPad in the Home
Customers Can Enjoy Cable Television Service Including Hundreds Of Channels, Video On Demand, Enhanced And Searchable Guide Information And DVR Controls On Their Tablet Device, Which Functions As A Television In The Home
Available At No Additional Cost To Existing Optimum Cable Television Customers
BETHPAGE, N.Y., April 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced the launch of the Optimum App for iPad, which allows its cable television customers to experience iO TV digital cable - including access to hundreds of channels and video on demand (VOD) - on an iPad in the home. The application delivers the full cable television experience to the tablet device, and allows the iPad to function as a television. Like all additional outlets, it is free to existing Optimum cable television customers.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110402/NY76279 )
In addition to approximately 300 live channels and access to VOD, the Optimum App for iPad integrates enhanced guide information that makes it easier than ever before for customers to find the content they already receive as part of their cable television subscription. Programming is fully searchable, including by genre, and the application includes the ability to schedule DVR recordings and manage previously-recorded content.
"This application allows the iPad to function as a television, delivering the full richness and diversity of our cable television service to a display device in the home," said Tom Rutledge, Cablevision's chief operating officer. "It gives our customers the additional flexibility and convenience of watching television throughout the home, in places where set-top boxes might not be ideal or even practical, like the kitchen, bathroom or work room. This is the future of Advanced Digital Cable televisions served with virtual set-top boxes, and just one of many digital displays we are going to be serving through a variety of applications," Mr. Rutledge concluded.
Cablevision uses its secure and proprietary Advanced Digital Cable television network to deliver cable programming to customers for viewing on the Optimum App for iPad, and content is not delivered over the Internet. The application turns the iPad into an additional television, enabling Cablevision customers to view the same live programming and VOD content already being delivered to other TVs in the home as part of the service they have paid for. Cablevision has the right to distribute programming over its cable system to iPads configured in this way under its existing distribution agreements with programming providers. Cablevision has been serving customers with switched digital cable for more than five years. Advanced Digital Cable allows the company to switch in multiple digital formats, as its customers continue to buy the latest display devices. Customers do not need to have Internet access to use the Optimum App for iPad.
Cablevision plans to deploy additional applications that deliver the same experience to other tablets and display devices, functioning as televisions. The company plans to integrate remote control functionality into the Optimum App for iPad this summer.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation's leading media and entertainment companies. Its assets include cable television operations that provide industry-leading services to more than 3 million New York area households. A state-of-the-art cable system enables the company to offer a full suite of premier residential and business communications services that include its iO TV® digital television, Optimum Online® high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice® digital voice, Optimum WiFi® wireless Internet, and its Optimum Lightpath® integrated business communications solutions. Cablevision also delivers advanced video, voice and Internet services to more than 300,000 households in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Through Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, Cablevision operates several successful programming and entertainment businesses, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv and IFC Entertainment. Cablevision serves the New York area with compelling local content through News 12 Networks, a local news leader; MSG Varsity, a suite of television and online services covering high school activities; and, Newsday Media Group, a business unit that includes Newsday, Long Island's leading daily newspaper. The company also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas, which includes Manhattan's famed Ziegfeld Theatre, a frequent and historic venue for film premieres and events.
SOURCE Cablevision Systems Corp.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110402/NY76279
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Cablevision Systems Corp.
CONTACT: Jim Maiella, +1-516-803-3947
Customers Can Enjoy Cable Television Service Including Hundreds Of Channels, Video On Demand, Enhanced And Searchable Guide Information And DVR Controls On Their Tablet Device, Which Functions As A Television In The Home
Available At No Additional Cost To Existing Optimum Cable Television Customers
BETHPAGE, N.Y., April 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced the launch of the Optimum App for iPad, which allows its cable television customers to experience iO TV digital cable - including access to hundreds of channels and video on demand (VOD) - on an iPad in the home. The application delivers the full cable television experience to the tablet device, and allows the iPad to function as a television. Like all additional outlets, it is free to existing Optimum cable television customers.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110402/NY76279 )
In addition to approximately 300 live channels and access to VOD, the Optimum App for iPad integrates enhanced guide information that makes it easier than ever before for customers to find the content they already receive as part of their cable television subscription. Programming is fully searchable, including by genre, and the application includes the ability to schedule DVR recordings and manage previously-recorded content.
"This application allows the iPad to function as a television, delivering the full richness and diversity of our cable television service to a display device in the home," said Tom Rutledge, Cablevision's chief operating officer. "It gives our customers the additional flexibility and convenience of watching television throughout the home, in places where set-top boxes might not be ideal or even practical, like the kitchen, bathroom or work room. This is the future of Advanced Digital Cable televisions served with virtual set-top boxes, and just one of many digital displays we are going to be serving through a variety of applications," Mr. Rutledge concluded.
Cablevision uses its secure and proprietary Advanced Digital Cable television network to deliver cable programming to customers for viewing on the Optimum App for iPad, and content is not delivered over the Internet. The application turns the iPad into an additional television, enabling Cablevision customers to view the same live programming and VOD content already being delivered to other TVs in the home as part of the service they have paid for. Cablevision has the right to distribute programming over its cable system to iPads configured in this way under its existing distribution agreements with programming providers. Cablevision has been serving customers with switched digital cable for more than five years. Advanced Digital Cable allows the company to switch in multiple digital formats, as its customers continue to buy the latest display devices. Customers do not need to have Internet access to use the Optimum App for iPad.
Cablevision plans to deploy additional applications that deliver the same experience to other tablets and display devices, functioning as televisions. The company plans to integrate remote control functionality into the Optimum App for iPad this summer.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation's leading media and entertainment companies. Its assets include cable television operations that provide industry-leading services to more than 3 million New York area households. A state-of-the-art cable system enables the company to offer a full suite of premier residential and business communications services that include its iO TV® digital television, Optimum Online® high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice® digital voice, Optimum WiFi® wireless Internet, and its Optimum Lightpath® integrated business communications solutions. Cablevision also delivers advanced video, voice and Internet services to more than 300,000 households in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Through Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, Cablevision operates several successful programming and entertainment businesses, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv and IFC Entertainment. Cablevision serves the New York area with compelling local content through News 12 Networks, a local news leader; MSG Varsity, a suite of television and online services covering high school activities; and, Newsday Media Group, a business unit that includes Newsday, Long Island's leading daily newspaper. The company also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas, which includes Manhattan's famed Ziegfeld Theatre, a frequent and historic venue for film premieres and events.
SOURCE Cablevision Systems Corp.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110402/NY76279
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Cablevision Systems Corp.
CONTACT: Jim Maiella, +1-516-803-3947
April 1, 2011
Website to Trade Nintendo Wiis for Homework Questions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 4:28:01 PM
Website to Trade Nintendo Wiis for Homework Questions
The Latest Promotion from Homework Help Company
LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- StudentOfFortune.com, a Los Angeles-based homework help website, will initiate their Wii-A-Day Giveaway promotion starting on April 1st, according to the company.
The promotion will involve giving away a Nintendo Wii each day of the month of April to members of Student of Fortune. Non-members will be able to sign up for an account on the website.
To enter the contest, members will need to post a "homework related" question on the site, including anything from a question about math to help with physics homework. Each day, the Student of Fortune staff will hand select a posted question and award that member with a new Nintendo Wii.
The company is also using Twitter as a means to spread the news about the contest and attract prospective members.
Members can also use Twitter as a way to enter the contest. By posting a predetermined tweet, users will earn another entry into the Wii giveaway, thereby doubling their chances to win each day.
With about 30 Wiis to give out, the company hopes the magnitude of the promotion will attract a lot of attention. Sean McCleese, the founder and CEO of the company, claims this promotion will be one of the biggest contests launched by Student of Fortune thus far.
"We have yet to launch a promotion of this size," said McCleese. "If this contest goes according to plan, we will certainly consider hosting many more promotions in the future. But for now, we're just crossing our fingers."
Student of Fortune certainly aims to make the promotion a big success, but either way, there will be a lot of happy Student of Fortune members come April.
If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with Brendan Baker, please email him at brendan.b@studentoffortune.com
Contact: Brendan Baker
Email: brendan.b@studentoffortune.com
http://www.studentoffortune.com
SOURCE Student of Fortune
Student of Fortune
Web Site: http://studentoffortune.com/
The Latest Promotion from Homework Help Company
LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- StudentOfFortune.com, a Los Angeles-based homework help website, will initiate their Wii-A-Day Giveaway promotion starting on April 1st, according to the company.
The promotion will involve giving away a Nintendo Wii each day of the month of April to members of Student of Fortune. Non-members will be able to sign up for an account on the website.
To enter the contest, members will need to post a "homework related" question on the site, including anything from a question about math to help with physics homework. Each day, the Student of Fortune staff will hand select a posted question and award that member with a new Nintendo Wii.
The company is also using Twitter as a means to spread the news about the contest and attract prospective members.
Members can also use Twitter as a way to enter the contest. By posting a predetermined tweet, users will earn another entry into the Wii giveaway, thereby doubling their chances to win each day.
With about 30 Wiis to give out, the company hopes the magnitude of the promotion will attract a lot of attention. Sean McCleese, the founder and CEO of the company, claims this promotion will be one of the biggest contests launched by Student of Fortune thus far.
"We have yet to launch a promotion of this size," said McCleese. "If this contest goes according to plan, we will certainly consider hosting many more promotions in the future. But for now, we're just crossing our fingers."
Student of Fortune certainly aims to make the promotion a big success, but either way, there will be a lot of happy Student of Fortune members come April.
If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with Brendan Baker, please email him at brendan.b@studentoffortune.com
Contact: Brendan Baker
Email: brendan.b@studentoffortune.com
http://www.studentoffortune.com
SOURCE Student of Fortune
Student of Fortune
Web Site: http://studentoffortune.com/
ManpowerGroup Announces Acquisition of 74 Percent Equity Stake in Web Development Company Limited to Provide IT Services and IT Professional Resourcing in India
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 3:56:01 PM
ManpowerGroup Announces Acquisition of 74 Percent Equity Stake in Web Development Company Limited to Provide IT Services and IT Professional Resourcing in India
KOLKATA, India, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of a 74 percent stake in Kolkata-based Web Development Company Limited (WDC), a leading IT services and professional resourcing company. Offering consulting, development and application support services to large clients across the Asia Pacific region, WDC has five delivery locations covering important IT hubs in India. With this acquisition, WDC becomes part of ManpowerGroup and will be managed by a reconstituted board.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060221/CGTU012LOGO)
"ManpowerGroup is the world's largest IT professional resourcing company and this acquisition further strengthens the company's capabilities specifically in India, as well as across the Asia Pacific region," said Darryl Green, Executive Vice President for ManpowerGroup and President of the company's Asia Pacific and Middle East operations. "ManpowerGroup leads in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions that help our clients win in this changing world of work. This acquisition is consistent with our strategy of acquiring strategic capabilities that strengthen our ability to deliver such innovative workforce solutions to our clients not only in emerging markets like India, but also globally."
Rahul Sharma and Harsh Hada, Executive Directors and Promoters of WDC said: "We are delighted to be associated with a global organization such as ManpowerGroup. Over the years, we have grown our IT staffing and IT services business into a scalable and highly profitable organization focused mainly on India and recently on other markets such as Australia and Singapore. Backed by ManpowerGroup's global capabilities, reach and experience spanning more than 60 years in the industry, we are confident of further expanding our capabilities, geographical reach and client base in India and global markets, to build a truly global technology staffing and services business."
"WDC today is a well-established and fast growing brand in the IT professional resourcing business in India. We will combine the capabilities of Manpower Professional and WDC to consolidate our leadership position and transition to ManpowerGroup's recently announced Experis brand with specialized IT vertical, while providing attractive career opportunities for the young and growing population of IT professionals in India," said Sanjay Pandit, Managing Director of ManpowerGroup India.
About ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup(TM) (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, creates and delivers high-impact solutions that enable our clients to achieve their business goals and enhance their competitiveness. With over 60 years of experience, our $19 billion company creates unique time to value through a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions that help clients win in the Human Age. These solutions cover an entire range of talent-driven needs from recruitment and assessment, training and development, and career management, to outsourcing and workforce consulting. ManpowerGroup maintains the world's largest and industry-leading network of nearly 3,900 offices in over 80 countries and territories, generating a dynamic mix of an unmatched global footprint with valuable insight and local expertise to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, across all industry sectors, small and medium-sized enterprises, local, multinational and global companies. By connecting our deep understanding of human potential to the ambitions of clients, ManpowerGroup helps the organizations and individuals we serve achieve more than they imagined -- because their success leads to our success. And by creating these powerful connections, we create power that drives organizations forward, accelerates personal success and builds more sustainable communities. We help power the world of work. The ManpowerGroup suite of solutions is offered through ManpowerGroup(TM) Solutions, Manpower®, Experis(TM) and Right Management®. Learn more about how the ManpowerGroup can help you win in the Human Age at http://www.manpowergroup.com.
Enter the Human Age at: http://www.manpowergroup.com/humanage.
About Manpower India
Established in 1999, Manpower Services India Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Manpower Inc. With operations in 17 offices across 13 cities, Manpower India is one of the largest permanent recruitment and staffing firms in India. Manpower provides the complete range of HR services and solutions to clients, including permanent recruitment; temporary and contract staffing; managed services and outsourcing; employee assessment services; and training. Manpower's unique proposition lies in the knowledge and expertise of caring for candidates through assessment, career guidance and training; and creating higher value for clients through unmatched delivery capability, flexibility of solutions and access to global best practices in people management. As part of its 'candidate care and development' culture, Manpower provides free access to online training to all candidates and staff through the Training and Development Centre. Manpower India is building a strong reputation as an innovator and thought leader in the Indian HR industry. Each quarter, Manpower publishes the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey that forecasts employers' hiring intentions for the next quarter, which has become the most authoritative survey of the Indian labour market. Manpower, as a socially responsible organization, has committed USD 1 Million towards building and operating vocational training centres for the purpose of rehabilitating victims of the tsunami in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. More information on Manpower India is available at http://www.manpower.co.in
About WDC
Founded in 1998, WDC has grown rapidly over the years to become an IT services and staffing company offering consulting, development, application support and staffing services. The company works closely with leading bluechip companies to augment, manage and develop custom solutions for their technology needs.
WDC embraces a delivery model that provides clients with onsite business and technology consulting services for scoping, planning, project management and quality assurance of software projects with core programming and development work offshoring through our own or the customer's delivery centers here in India. The company's experienced development team of over 1,200 highly-skilled IT professionals work with their clients onsite or offsite.
The team's development skill sets range from Microsoft Technologies, J2EE, SAP ERP Solutions, IBM technology stack solutions, CRM systems, content management, databases, application servers and rich media, with qualified professional experience across industry verticals such as manufacturing, retailing, government, telecom, property, infrastructure, finance & banking, medical & healthcare.
The company's quality certifications include ISO 9001:2008 which require the company to have a continuous focus on the effective application of quality, including processes for continual improvement and the assurance of conformity to customer and regulatory requirements. The company is now in the process of achieving CMMI level 3 certification. Operating from Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Singapore, the company is well recognized for its excellence in execution throughout the value chain of consulting, project management, recruitment and staffing. More information on WDC is available at http://www.wdc.in.
SOURCE ManpowerGroup
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ManpowerGroup
CONTACT: Britt Zarling, office, +1-414-906-7272, mobile, +1-414-526-3107, Britt.Zarling@manpower.com, or Mark Jelfs, +1-414-906-6675, Mark.Jelfs@manpower.com, both of ManpowerGroup
Web Site: http://www.wdc.in
KOLKATA, India, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of a 74 percent stake in Kolkata-based Web Development Company Limited (WDC), a leading IT services and professional resourcing company. Offering consulting, development and application support services to large clients across the Asia Pacific region, WDC has five delivery locations covering important IT hubs in India. With this acquisition, WDC becomes part of ManpowerGroup and will be managed by a reconstituted board.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060221/CGTU012LOGO)
"ManpowerGroup is the world's largest IT professional resourcing company and this acquisition further strengthens the company's capabilities specifically in India, as well as across the Asia Pacific region," said Darryl Green, Executive Vice President for ManpowerGroup and President of the company's Asia Pacific and Middle East operations. "ManpowerGroup leads in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions that help our clients win in this changing world of work. This acquisition is consistent with our strategy of acquiring strategic capabilities that strengthen our ability to deliver such innovative workforce solutions to our clients not only in emerging markets like India, but also globally."
Rahul Sharma and Harsh Hada, Executive Directors and Promoters of WDC said: "We are delighted to be associated with a global organization such as ManpowerGroup. Over the years, we have grown our IT staffing and IT services business into a scalable and highly profitable organization focused mainly on India and recently on other markets such as Australia and Singapore. Backed by ManpowerGroup's global capabilities, reach and experience spanning more than 60 years in the industry, we are confident of further expanding our capabilities, geographical reach and client base in India and global markets, to build a truly global technology staffing and services business."
"WDC today is a well-established and fast growing brand in the IT professional resourcing business in India. We will combine the capabilities of Manpower Professional and WDC to consolidate our leadership position and transition to ManpowerGroup's recently announced Experis brand with specialized IT vertical, while providing attractive career opportunities for the young and growing population of IT professionals in India," said Sanjay Pandit, Managing Director of ManpowerGroup India.
About ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup(TM) (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, creates and delivers high-impact solutions that enable our clients to achieve their business goals and enhance their competitiveness. With over 60 years of experience, our $19 billion company creates unique time to value through a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions that help clients win in the Human Age. These solutions cover an entire range of talent-driven needs from recruitment and assessment, training and development, and career management, to outsourcing and workforce consulting. ManpowerGroup maintains the world's largest and industry-leading network of nearly 3,900 offices in over 80 countries and territories, generating a dynamic mix of an unmatched global footprint with valuable insight and local expertise to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, across all industry sectors, small and medium-sized enterprises, local, multinational and global companies. By connecting our deep understanding of human potential to the ambitions of clients, ManpowerGroup helps the organizations and individuals we serve achieve more than they imagined -- because their success leads to our success. And by creating these powerful connections, we create power that drives organizations forward, accelerates personal success and builds more sustainable communities. We help power the world of work. The ManpowerGroup suite of solutions is offered through ManpowerGroup(TM) Solutions, Manpower®, Experis(TM) and Right Management®. Learn more about how the ManpowerGroup can help you win in the Human Age at http://www.manpowergroup.com.
Enter the Human Age at: http://www.manpowergroup.com/humanage.
About Manpower India
Established in 1999, Manpower Services India Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Manpower Inc. With operations in 17 offices across 13 cities, Manpower India is one of the largest permanent recruitment and staffing firms in India. Manpower provides the complete range of HR services and solutions to clients, including permanent recruitment; temporary and contract staffing; managed services and outsourcing; employee assessment services; and training. Manpower's unique proposition lies in the knowledge and expertise of caring for candidates through assessment, career guidance and training; and creating higher value for clients through unmatched delivery capability, flexibility of solutions and access to global best practices in people management. As part of its 'candidate care and development' culture, Manpower provides free access to online training to all candidates and staff through the Training and Development Centre. Manpower India is building a strong reputation as an innovator and thought leader in the Indian HR industry. Each quarter, Manpower publishes the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey that forecasts employers' hiring intentions for the next quarter, which has become the most authoritative survey of the Indian labour market. Manpower, as a socially responsible organization, has committed USD 1 Million towards building and operating vocational training centres for the purpose of rehabilitating victims of the tsunami in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. More information on Manpower India is available at http://www.manpower.co.in
About WDC
Founded in 1998, WDC has grown rapidly over the years to become an IT services and staffing company offering consulting, development, application support and staffing services. The company works closely with leading bluechip companies to augment, manage and develop custom solutions for their technology needs.
WDC embraces a delivery model that provides clients with onsite business and technology consulting services for scoping, planning, project management and quality assurance of software projects with core programming and development work offshoring through our own or the customer's delivery centers here in India. The company's experienced development team of over 1,200 highly-skilled IT professionals work with their clients onsite or offsite.
The team's development skill sets range from Microsoft Technologies, J2EE, SAP ERP Solutions, IBM technology stack solutions, CRM systems, content management, databases, application servers and rich media, with qualified professional experience across industry verticals such as manufacturing, retailing, government, telecom, property, infrastructure, finance & banking, medical & healthcare.
The company's quality certifications include ISO 9001:2008 which require the company to have a continuous focus on the effective application of quality, including processes for continual improvement and the assurance of conformity to customer and regulatory requirements. The company is now in the process of achieving CMMI level 3 certification. Operating from Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Singapore, the company is well recognized for its excellence in execution throughout the value chain of consulting, project management, recruitment and staffing. More information on WDC is available at http://www.wdc.in.
SOURCE ManpowerGroup
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060221/CGTU012LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
ManpowerGroup
CONTACT: Britt Zarling, office, +1-414-906-7272, mobile, +1-414-526-3107, Britt.Zarling@manpower.com, or Mark Jelfs, +1-414-906-6675, Mark.Jelfs@manpower.com, both of ManpowerGroup
Web Site: http://www.wdc.in
Verizon Unveils Innovative Hybrid and Alternative-Energy Vehicles
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 3:42:01 PM
Verizon Unveils Innovative Hybrid and Alternative-Energy Vehicles
LANDOVER, Md., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon on Friday (April 1) showcased some of the newest energy-efficient additions to its motor vehicle fleet at an event attended by President Barack Obama. Verizon, which has the third-largest corporate vehicle fleet in the nation, was among five companies recognized by the president for adding substantive numbers of green vehicles.
Verizon displayed three of its latest energy-efficient vehicles at the event, which featured alternative-energy trucks and cars operated by some of the nation's largest corporations.
"We're bringing environmentally friendly innovation and advanced technologies to our motor fleet operations," said Jim Gowen, chief sustainability officer for Verizon. "By seizing the opportunity to help improve the environment, our vehicles are saving energy, reducing emissions and improving our greenhouse gas profile."
At the event, held at a UPS facility in Landover, Verizon displayed a hybrid Chevrolet pick-up, an all-electric Chevrolet Volt and a first-of-its-kind hybrid aerial-splicing vehicle. Over the past few years, the company has added hundreds of hybrid Toyota Priuses, as well as more than 500 compressed natural gas vans and 700 hybrid pickups.
Verizon is the first communications company to engineer and deploy a hybrid fiber splicing unit. Because of their weight, these vehicles (commonly known as "bucket trucks") traditionally consume significant amounts of fuel. To reduce fuel consumption, the company incorporated a hybrid engine and innovative, onboard batteries that assist in the vehicles' acceleration, and power the bucket lift and lighting units.
"We're replacing less-efficient vehicles with transformational, energy-efficient cars and trucks - a move that will have a long-term impact on reducing and improving fuel consumption and reducing pollutants," said William Roberts, president of Verizon Maryland and the District of Columbia. "This event is a clear example of what happens when companies are allowed to innovate and deploy different technologies to meet their needs while achieving our shared environmentally positive goals."
Verizon was also the first company in the nation to deploy hybrid pickup trucks on a large scale, in a commercial setting. Last year, Verizon deployed more than 700 of these vehicles - which improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent and reduce carbon dioxide by 43 percent - and plans to purchase up to 300 additional units in 2011.
The company will also add several new all-electric Chevrolet Volts to its fleet in 2011. The Volts can travel up to 350 miles on a single charge.
Verizon has implemented other environmentally friendly programs in its fleet operations, including an energy-saving initiative that requires drivers to turn off vehicles instead of letting them idle. This program saved 1.7 million gallons of fuel in a single year, equivalent to eliminating more than 33 million pounds of CO2.
Verizon's "telematics" program leverages the company's wireless LTE network to integrate fleet global positioning systems and on-board diagnostic data to monitor and further minimize fuel consumption, speeding and poor driver habits that contribute to energy waste and consumption.
Verizon now has nearly 2,000 alternative-fuel vehicles in its fleet, and plans to have up to 15 percent of it operating with alternative fuels by 2015.
To learn more about how Verizon is reducing the environmental impact of its operations, visit http://newscenter.verizon.com/kit/green-press-kit/ or http://responsibility.verizon.com/.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Rich Young, +1-202-515-2514, richard.j.young@verizon.com, or Lynn Staggs, +1-918-590-2403, lynn.staggs@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
LANDOVER, Md., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon on Friday (April 1) showcased some of the newest energy-efficient additions to its motor vehicle fleet at an event attended by President Barack Obama. Verizon, which has the third-largest corporate vehicle fleet in the nation, was among five companies recognized by the president for adding substantive numbers of green vehicles.
Verizon displayed three of its latest energy-efficient vehicles at the event, which featured alternative-energy trucks and cars operated by some of the nation's largest corporations.
"We're bringing environmentally friendly innovation and advanced technologies to our motor fleet operations," said Jim Gowen, chief sustainability officer for Verizon. "By seizing the opportunity to help improve the environment, our vehicles are saving energy, reducing emissions and improving our greenhouse gas profile."
At the event, held at a UPS facility in Landover, Verizon displayed a hybrid Chevrolet pick-up, an all-electric Chevrolet Volt and a first-of-its-kind hybrid aerial-splicing vehicle. Over the past few years, the company has added hundreds of hybrid Toyota Priuses, as well as more than 500 compressed natural gas vans and 700 hybrid pickups.
Verizon is the first communications company to engineer and deploy a hybrid fiber splicing unit. Because of their weight, these vehicles (commonly known as "bucket trucks") traditionally consume significant amounts of fuel. To reduce fuel consumption, the company incorporated a hybrid engine and innovative, onboard batteries that assist in the vehicles' acceleration, and power the bucket lift and lighting units.
"We're replacing less-efficient vehicles with transformational, energy-efficient cars and trucks - a move that will have a long-term impact on reducing and improving fuel consumption and reducing pollutants," said William Roberts, president of Verizon Maryland and the District of Columbia. "This event is a clear example of what happens when companies are allowed to innovate and deploy different technologies to meet their needs while achieving our shared environmentally positive goals."
Verizon was also the first company in the nation to deploy hybrid pickup trucks on a large scale, in a commercial setting. Last year, Verizon deployed more than 700 of these vehicles - which improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent and reduce carbon dioxide by 43 percent - and plans to purchase up to 300 additional units in 2011.
The company will also add several new all-electric Chevrolet Volts to its fleet in 2011. The Volts can travel up to 350 miles on a single charge.
Verizon has implemented other environmentally friendly programs in its fleet operations, including an energy-saving initiative that requires drivers to turn off vehicles instead of letting them idle. This program saved 1.7 million gallons of fuel in a single year, equivalent to eliminating more than 33 million pounds of CO2.
Verizon's "telematics" program leverages the company's wireless LTE network to integrate fleet global positioning systems and on-board diagnostic data to monitor and further minimize fuel consumption, speeding and poor driver habits that contribute to energy waste and consumption.
Verizon now has nearly 2,000 alternative-fuel vehicles in its fleet, and plans to have up to 15 percent of it operating with alternative fuels by 2015.
To learn more about how Verizon is reducing the environmental impact of its operations, visit http://newscenter.verizon.com/kit/green-press-kit/ or http://responsibility.verizon.com/.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Rich Young, +1-202-515-2514, richard.j.young@verizon.com, or Lynn Staggs, +1-918-590-2403, lynn.staggs@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com