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Inaugural Deal on bizy(TM), New B2B Deal Site Just for Small Business, Features Ford Small-Business Cargo Van

CHICAGO, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching today, bizy(TM), one of the first business-to-business deal sites in the U.S., will feature as its inaugural deal Ford's Transit Connect, one of the hottest selling, most fuel-efficient small business cargo vans in the marketplace today.

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bizy is seeding two 2011 XLT Transit Connects as part of this launch deal, said co-founder Gary Slack, whose b2b marketing agency, Slack and Company, is incubating bizy and several years ago helped launch eBay Business, eBay's small-business portal.

"Two enterprising and quick-acting small business owners are going to get a Transit Connect for $11,700 a piece, a 50% discount off the list price of $23,400," said Slack, adding that bizy is using its marketing dollars to subsidize several head-turning early deals instead of investing heavily in more traditional advertising channels.

While bizy has programmed this initial deal to have a deal period of two full weeks, a step that takes into account longer consideration periods for bizy users than, say, for Groupon users, Slack expects the two vans to sell very quickly, due to the unusual deal.

"With gas prices rising, Ford's Transit Connect is a perfect solution for small business owners whose firms rely on delivery vehicles," Slack said. "Ford says the Transit Connect gets 21 and 26 miles per gallon in the city and on the highway, respectively, and will operate for about 400 miles without a refill of its 15.4-gallon tank."

Ford brought this European-designed van to the U.S. several years ago, Slack said, and Edmunds.com has said the Transit Connect "offers business owners an attractive alternative to larger, thirstier and more expensive cargo vans." It has a 135-cubic-foot cargo area, and it fits items up to six feet long, four feet wide and almost five feet tall.

More information on this inaugural bizy deal can be found at http://www.bizydeal.com

Slack said bizy will use social media channels and word-of-mouth marketing tools, along with traditional PR and highly targeted online advertising, to spread the word about this initial deal, later deals and bizy itself to small business owners across the U.S.

Upcoming and future seller-sponsored bizy deals will include 50% discount offers for a wide array of small-business-oriented products and services, including the following:

    --  Trade show display devices
    --  Online payroll management
    --  Janitorial services and products
    --  Office furniture and fixtures
    --  Hotel room stays and facilities (for company events)
    --  Restaurant rooms (for company events)
    --  Premium logoed items
    --  Event management software
    --  Message services
    --  Virtual assistant support
    --  Ink cartridges
    --  Interior design services

bizy's founding was announced March 10, 2011, and has been reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, Business News Daily, Crain's Chicago Business, Daily Deal Media, Marketing News, BizJournals.com, NFIB SmartBrief and a number of other small-business publications, websites and blogs and via Twitter.

bizy's management team includes Slack, chairman and founder of Slack and Company and national chairman of the Business Marketing Association; Lou Friedman, a longtime direct marketer and former EVP of marketing with optionsXpress; and Drew Clausen, former senior manager, sales and channel marketing, at USG Corporation.

Other key bizy partners include Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBizMedia, former editor of Entrepreneur magazine and a well-known advisor to small business.

About bizy(TM)

bizy, found online at http://www.bizydeal.com, is one of the nation's first business-to-business deal platform sites and one of the very few dedicated exclusively to small business. bizy enables sellers of products and services craved by small business owners to be introduced to ever-growing volumes of aggregated small-business buyers. While buyer-aggregator sites like Groupon have enabled small businesses to build their local customer base, bizy will enable small businesses to enjoy savings on equipment and supplies they need to run their businesses. For many small businesses, what they save is what they earn.

Contact: Gene Cyranski312-970-5885 (office)312-952-0181 (mobile)gene.cyranski@slackandcompany.comhttp://www.bizydeal.com

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Strava Gives Avid Cyclists the Power to Share, Compare and Compete On-the-Go

iPhone App Analyzes Collected Performance Data to Enhance Avid Cyclists' Experience in Real-time

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Strava (http://www.strava.com), creator of powerful Web and mobile apps for avid athletes, today announced its first mobile application for the iPhone. The Strava iPhone app, free and available now on iTunes, is the first fitness app to analyze a cyclist's data, sending comparative results on climbs and sprints back to the user on their iPhone.

"We're excited to be launching our first mobile app," said Michael Horvath, CEO of Strava. "This will put the Strava experience for cyclists within reach of millions more people who have an iPhone in their pocket. It's the coolest location-based app for avid cyclists who are looking to share, compare and compete while on-the-go."

GPS use by avid athletes is projected to grow by over 10 million people over the next five years and much of this growth will come from the use of smart phones as GPS recording devices. However, until today, current GPS-based offerings for both motivation and entertainment have failed to meet the unique needs of avid athletes who want more than simple route maps and summary stats. The Strava iPhone app changes the game by delivering comparative results on a rider's performance back to the app.

"We developed the Strava app to go beyond other fitness apps available for the iPhone today," said Mark Shaw, Head of Engineering at Strava. "Of course it can accurately capture a track, upload it automatically to your Strava account and show you the stats you would expect from a GPS app. But beyond that, our app brings the Strava experience of comparing and competing directly to your phone. Cyclists get instant feedback -- comparative results on their climbs and sprints while they are out on the road. And, this is just the start -- we have big plans for the future of our mobile apps."

Among dozens of riders who have been testing the Strava iPhone app in beta is multi-time U.S. National Cyclocross Champion, Tim Johnson. "The Strava iPhone app is simply in a class by itself," says Johnson. "I don't always have my GPS with me, but my iPhone is always in my pocket. It couldn't be simpler to log your rides and then see how you did on specific climbs and sprints compared to your friends."

The Strava app uses the iPhone's geo-location technology to identify a user's route, accurately tracking and capturing their climbs and sprints while on-the-go. Previously, Strava athletes would have needed either a dedicated GPS device, which require internet connectivity and a laptop to upload data, or a third-party smart phone app. Now, athletes can easily and seamlessly upload their workouts and races to their Strava account, bringing social fitness, powered by Strava, to millions more avid athletes.

Strava provides an easy-to-use GPS-based solution for avid athletes, who now represent nearly 25 percent of all U.S. households. Strava uses unique segmentation technology to provide a range of comparison and competition data, enabling athletes to track milestones and compete with themselves and others to improve performance and enhance their enjoyment of their sport. In twelve months since launch, the company has grown more than ten-fold through simple word-of-mouth.

Go to http://www.strava.com to find out more about Strava, the new app and to follow up-to-date news on professional cyclists.

About Strava

Strava feeds the avid athlete. Building powerful online and mobile software, Strava lets some of the most enthusiastic athletes in the world experience social fitness - sharing, comparing and competing with each other's personal fitness data, on-line and via mobile apps. Strava Velo focuses on the needs of avid cyclists with unique features including automatic climb identification and categorization, virtual climb competitions, and member-created on-line races. It makes cycling a social web experience.

Contact:
Meri Morris
Atomic PR for strava.com
meri@atomicpr.com
(415) 963-9614

SOURCE  Strava, Inc.

Strava, Inc.

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

The University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education Releases a Mobile Version of its Groundbreaking MAT@USC Learning Management System

The feature-rich learning system for iPads and iPhones is the first of its kind released on behalf of an elite research university program

LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The USC Rossier School of Education today announced the release of a native application for the iOS platform, which brings the groundbreaking online learning platform for the MAT@USC program to the iPhone and iPad.

The application allows MAT@USC students to access all of their course work and information - including pre-recorded videos - and interact with fellow students and faculty members, while taking full advantage of the user interface benefits that the iOS platform provides.

The MAT@USC is one of the first Master of Arts in Teaching programs delivered online by an elite research university.  The program blends highly-interactive online learning with extensive fieldwork in each student's local area.  The expansion of the program onto the iOS platform represents the latest step in the program's evolution and increases the already-unrivaled flexibility of a program of this type.

"This new app gives our MAT@USC students the ability to do their learning from almost anywhere, while preserving the quality of the learning environment our faculty and administration have worked so hard to create," said USC Rossier Dean Karen Symms Gallagher.  "This is a big step forward for the program, our school, and teacher education."

The application, developed for the MAT@USC through a partnership between USC Rossier and 2tor Inc., and specifically allows students to:

    --  View course materials, including lessons, documents, and videos
    --  Find and connect with other members of their program
    --  Interact with colleagues and instructors through the posting of
        photographs, documents and videos
    --  Get notified of upcoming live sessions and assignment due dates
    --  Participate in socially-created communities
    --  Take content-specific notes that sync back to the web-based platform

About the MAT@USC Program

The MAT@USC is the fastest growing teacher preparation program -- on-line or on-campus -- at a not-for-profit university or college. A collaborative effort between the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education and 2tor, Inc. an educational technology company, the MAT@USC combines the most cutting-edge immersive digital technologies with a USC-customized curriculum, faculty and field-based in-classroom experience. MAT@USC students earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from a tier-one research university, and new teachers are recommended for a teaching credential. The program requires the same strict admissions criteria as USC on-campus programs, has the same tuition requirements, and offers the identical services and resources.

Media contact:Andrew Schulman,Director of Marketing and Communications, MAT@USCaschulman@2tor.com213-493-6516

SOURCE  MAT@USC Program

MAT@USC Program

Full Version of 'Shooting Blocks' by AdoreGames.com

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdoreStudio Ltd has launched "Shooting Blocks," the first full-featured release from the promising game developer.

Starting from the end of 2010 AdoreStudio Ltd has been working hard on elaborating new captivating casual games. Today the company releases their first full version of "Shooting Blocks" and invites casual game lovers to download it from the company's website http://www.adoregames.com.

"Shooting Blocks" is a logical game which will fascinate lovers of brainteasers and those who enjoy solving challenging puzzles. Although the first levels are relatively easy, within every new level the difficulty grows, which lets the player brush up on his skills. Besides logical abilities it is necessary to demonstrate quick reflexes to complete a level.

In order to pass each level the player has to break all empty blocks while avoiding breaking or losing filled ones. Each time the player breaks an empty block he gets several points, and if he breaks a filled one he loses several points and a life.

The game is enriched with an extended bonus system which diversifies the gameplay and helps the player pass the level even in dead-end situations. Now there are 51 levels which are allotted in 3 packs.

The full version of "Shooting Blocks" has inherited basic features of the Demo version which was published just a month ago. However, the design and the quality have been thoroughly thought over to render a new game concept for game players. "Shooting Blocks" is absolutely free, safe to download and easy to install. These features are standard for all releases by AdoreStudio: all the company's games will be free.

At the moment AdoreStudio Ltd is working on new packs for "Shooting Blocks" for future updates, so the company is looking forward to receiving users' feedback and ideas on the game's improvement at support@adoregames.com.

At the same time, the company is polishing the full version of "Adore Puzzle," which has already been released in its Beta version just a couple of weeks ago. It's planned to be published in about a month. Moreover, AdoreStudio Ltd is working on two other projects that are very different from the first ones yet just as indulging, addictive and exciting.

All news and information about current projects and forthcoming updates are presented on AdoreStudio's Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/AdoreGames/189750551052252?tour=1&sk=wall - where everybody can discuss, comment and share their opinion about http://www.adoregames.com.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvSd1f5aQBQ

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About AdoreStudio:

AdoreStudio Ltd is a fast-growing casual game developer, distributor and publisher. The company is primarily occupied with distributing activity; however, the range of their products is also constantly growing. All the games, which are presented at the company's website, feature captivating game plots and thoroughly elaborated designs.

Media Contact:

Milena Green
business@adoregames.com
+1 386-243-7916

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  AdoreStudio Ltd

AdoreStudio Ltd

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

The Illusion Factory Develops Z Scape(TM) - The Mobile Virtual World and Augmented Reality Platform(TM) for iPhone/iPad2/Android

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran creative technology studio, The Illusion Factory, just announced commitments to build high profile projects for major Hollywood studios, broadcasters, Las Vegas casinos, and Fortune 50 companies utilizing their new patent pending Z Scape(TM) - Mobile Virtual World and Augmented Reality Platform(TM).

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"We are excited to bring this new virtual world platform to the smart phone and gyro controlled tablets," shared Brian Weiner, CEO of The Illusion Factory. "I have dreamed about this paradigm shift for more than a decade. The use of  Z Scape(TM)  has enabled The Illusion Factory to produce a groundbreaking application which brings together a host of highly successful business models integrated seamlessly for consumer and business applications in all industries."

"Z Scape(TM) is a perfect solution for brands which seek to provide dynamic experiences which facilitate long term conversations with their customers by giving those customers something in their phone or tablet that is perpetually changing and evolving," commented Z Scape Board Member and Vice Chairman of Korn Ferry, Dennis Carey. "Exhibits change, push notices let the customer know that this has happened and invites them back to the world for new interactions, information or digital swag. With Z Scape(TM), the potential for a multitude of interactions with the end user has just expanded exponentially."

The Z Scape(TM) is a perfect combination of engaging personalities, exciting environments, convenient tools, business models/systems and innovative technologies which create an unparalleled user interaction, continuous audience integration, and a more fulfilling user experience.  "One of the most compelling components of this technology is the ability for our customers to have daily or hourly contests that are dynamic and programmable," inserts Gary Brook, CTO of The Illusion Factory. "These contests drive traffic from virtual world to brick and mortar locations and back again using customer perks via QR tags and virtual ID.

Z Scape(TM) - The Mobile Virtual World and Augmented Reality Platform(TM) is perfect for entertainment exhibits, digital trade shows, consumer interactive promotions, virtual tours of museums and galleries, augmentation of tours to existing exhibits, gaming opportunities, enhanced sponsorship integrations, digital souvenirs and more. Crowning the many impressive systems in the platform are Gyro 360 degrees Navigation, Joystick, Dynamic Exhibits, Stored and Streaming Media, Augmentation of Media, Exhibits or Signage, Interactive Sponsor Platforms, Accelerated Back End Tracking and Monitoring, Data Capture and Audience Integration, Virtual Currencies, Ongoing Dialogue with End Users, Digital ID, Microtransactions, Data Bump Transfers and more.

Quizzes, media games, puzzles, logic games, geo tracking games, integration with social networks, hidden Easter egg timed promotions, virtual treasure hunts, virtual sweepstakes, virtual prizes, digital collectible assets and a robust advertising and product placement functionality are some of the many systems incorporated to generate sponsor driven themed competitions.

The first game to be released in Z Scape will be announced in April on the iPhone and iPad2 platforms.

http://illusionfactory.com

Media Source: The Illusion Factory Contact: Brian Weiner 323-465-1155

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NetDragon Releases a New EP "Soul of Steel" for "Zero Online"

HONG KONG, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon", Stock Code: 777), a leading online game developer and operator in China, released a Chinese expansion pack ("EP") "Soul of Steel" for its large-scale 2.5D MMORPG "Zero Online" yesterday.

"Zero Online", China's first 2.5D MMORPG under the theme of the universe and robots, has gained increasing popularity among fans of science fiction-based online games with abundant combat modes and balanced professional skills since its launch in 2007. As the 4th Chinese EP, one of "Soul of Steel" highlights is a new class Spiritual Unit and therefore provides players with more options and enhanced balance, resulting in a more perfect game. The launch of "Soul of Steel" is anticipated to rekindle players' passion for playing the game and help boost the game's performance in the market. Meanwhile, the weapon system in the new EP has been improved to enhance the tension and visual effects of wars in the game. The English version of the EP is under development and expected to be released in May 2011.   

About NetDragon

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming and mobile internet industries. Established in 1999, we are a vertically integrated developer & operator of MMORPGs and a cutting-edge R&D powerhouse. We launched our first self-made online game Monster & Me in 2002, followed by multiple titles including Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Heroes of Might & Magic Online and Disney Fantasy Online. We are also China's pioneer in overseas expansion, directly operating titles in overseas markets since 2004 in English, Spanish, Arabic and other languages. Our online games currently in development include World of Dungeon Keeper, TRANSFORMERS Online, icombo (previously named as Cross Gate), and a new version of Ultima Online. In the mobile internet industry, we provide one of China's leading marketplaces for smartphone users, offering applications and content for the most popular mobile operating systems globally.

SOURCE  NetDragon Websoft Inc.

NetDragon Websoft Inc.

CONTACT: Ms. Maggie Zhou (Investor Relations Department), NetDragon Websoft Inc. at +86-591-8754-3120 or maggie@nd.com.cn

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

Apartments.com Launches Redesigned Site to Help Renters Find the Perfect Apartment

Website Enhancements Give Renters More Control Over Their Apartment Search, Creating Easy Access to Listings that Meet Their Needs

CHICAGO, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Apartments.com recently launched a redesigned website that offers a faster, easier and more intuitive way for renters to search for - and find - the perfect apartment. The new website puts Apartments.com advertisers in touch with highly-qualified renters by closely matching their property listing to the specific search criteria of the user. By providing apartment shoppers with a more powerful search experience through several key website enhancements--including a redesigned home page, intuitive navigation and one click access to relevant search results--Apartments.com continues to deepen its footprint as a national, category leader within the rental space. 

"We want to make the apartment search process more meaningful for renters," said Kevin Doyle, senior vice president and general manager, Apartments.com. "To help simplify this experience, we conducted extensive user testing and research to pinpoint what renters want most during their apartment search. In response, we have retooled our site to answer those needs, including the most relevant results in fewer clicks, streamlined options to begin an apartment search and keeping results fresh by indicating which listings are new or have been recently updated. By enhancing our site experience for renters, we are confident that our advertisers will benefit from an increased number of renters contacting their leasing offices who are ready to rent."   

One Click Access to Apartment Search Results

Apartments.com visitors can now access search results in one click. With a streamlined website design featuring intuitive navigation that begins with either a city, state, zip code or map-based search option from the homepage, Apartments.com visitors can now reach apartment community listings in fewer steps. To assure apartment hunters that they are receiving the freshest set of results, listings that are new or have been updated with current rental information are labeled "New" or "Updated."

A More Relevant Search Experience

A more intuitive search experience gives apartment shoppers more control to view apartment communities that best match their rental requirements, increasing the number of qualified renters contacting the leasing office. To help apartment hunters distinguish which communities suit their needs, listings which are exact matches to their search criteria will appear at the top of search results and be clearly labeled as "Best Match," followed by "Close Match," listings which are those that most closely meet the specifications of the renter but are not exact. Once the results have been delivered, renters can continue to narrow down their options using advanced filtering functions on the website.   

Visit Apartments.com at http://www.apartments.com to check out the latest website enhancements. Apartments.com advertisers interested in a personal tour or demo of the website are encouraged to contact their advertising consultant today.

About Apartments.com

Apartments.com (http://www.apartments.com) is a leading national apartment Internet listing subscription service with more than 50,000 unique addresses representing millions of rental units from managed properties, newspaper classifieds and for-rent-by-owner properties. By incorporating the most relevant products to reach renters including personalized searches and highly visual ads featuring live chat, real-time rent, online video walk-through demonstrations, professional photography, a mobile website and iPhone app, Apartments.com creates easy access to its listings. Providing unmatched exposure to its advertisers through an intuitive name, strategic search engine placements, featured partnerships including Yahoo! Real Estate, Univision and more than 120 newspaper websites and innovative emerging media, Apartments.com reaches millions of renters nationwide, driving both qualified traffic and highly-engaged renters to leasing offices nationwide. Apartments.com is a division of Chicago-based Classified Ventures, LLC. The Apartments.com network of apartment rental websites includes Apartment Home Living (http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com), a leading social media apartment website distinguished by a "live for fun" community experience, proprietary lifestyle matching and local living guides to help renters find their perfect place to live.

SOURCE  Apartments.com

Apartments.com

CONTACT: Tammy Kotula, Public Relations & Promotions Manager of Apartments.com, +1-312-601-5249, tkotula@apartments.com

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

ANDTEK: Smart Contact Search

MUNICH and HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, March 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - The Multidisciplinary Search Function Included in ANDTEK's Attendant
Console Solution Guarantees a Reliable Call Forwarding

    ANDTEK GmbH developed a unique, innovative and extremely comfortable
function for their attendant console solution "AND Desktop AC". Users cannot
only do a lateral search for certain contacts through all corporate
directories now but they have the possibility to enter various auxiliary
parameters and filter by multiple criterias at once. By means of this
multilateral search it is possible e.g. to trace within seconds which person
is working in the same branch, in which department and in which room. This is
very important in case of occupied phone extensions or absent employees.
Additionally the call can be forwarded immediately to a substitute.

    In case of incoming phone calls the attendant instantly has an overview
about the status of all phones within the company. The attendant can also see
whether a workplace is occupied.

    In case the requested workplace is not occupied, the attendant has the
possibility to start a comfortable and extremely fast search for a
substitute. Initially the attendant defines the parameters used for the
multilateral search and all subsequent searches are using these parameters
automatically.

    With just one click the attendant will be displayed the results i.e. the
names and phone numbers of the substitutes working in the same
office/branch/room as the requested contact person.

    The attendant console software "AND Desktop AC" is supported for all
current Windows operating systems and is highly scalable. Enterprises can
start with just one attendant console and simply extend attendant console
services at any time and as required. A version to be used on a workplace for
blind persons is also available.

    For text copy please visit http://www.fuchs-pressedienst.de

   
    Press Contact:

    Fuchs Pressedienst und Partner
    Phone: +49(0)8231-6093536
    info@fuchs-pressedienst.de

Source: ANDTEK GmbH

Press Contact: Fuchs Pressedienst und Partner, Phone: +49(0)8231-6093536, info@fuchs-pressedienst.de

Maxatec Launches New TSC 6 Inch Industrial Thermal Transfer Printer

ALTRINCHAM, England, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Today Maxatec announces the availability of the new line of 6" thermal transfer label printers from TSC.  The price-competitive TSC TTP-268M series is powerful and packed full of features commanding a strong position amongst more expensive products from leading manufacturers.

Six (6) inch wide labels are often required in industries such as agriculture and logistics, where the printed label can be subjected to harsh conditions.  The TTP-268M is available with 300 dpi (TTP-366M) to deliver high resolution printing at an impressive 6 inches per second providing high quality, long life labels, in addition to 2D barcode and graphic printing capabilities.

The die-cast aluminium housing opens easily for media loading and maintenance, with the print head and the platen roller being replaceable in seconds.  The 6 inch printers have a large memory, 32 MB DRAM and 8 MB Flash, which can be used for fonts, symbols and graphics.  In addition the printers support industry leading emulations which makes replacing existing estates even easier.  1D and 2D barcodes can be printed, as well as the more powerful GS1 Databar and the printers are also suitable for wide, transverse barcodes without the need to rotate the image.

Andrea Percival, managing director of Maxatec said: "TSC are renowned for bringing high quality, reliable products to the market. The TTP-268M has all the features that the leading competition have, but the pricing of the latest TSC products bring them into a niche on their own. TSC back all of their auto-id products with a two year guarantee, plus they are excellent at supporting the channel whether it be technical, marketing or commercial requirements."

Percival continued: "The TTP-268M is available in 203 or 300 dpi, with a print speed of up to 8 ips for the 203 dpi version.  Standard features include a large LCD display, built-in Ethernet, USB 2.0, Serial and Parallel communications as well as a PS/2 key board interface.  The SD Flash memory card slot allows users to inexpensively add up to 4 GB of additional storage memory."  Percival concluded: "Another great product from TSC and we already have a number of large opportunities for this product even though it has only been released this quarter."

For more information please visit Maxatec-europe.com.

About Maxatec

Maxatec is an ISO 9001:2008 certified, Value Added Supplier of Specialist IT Hardware and Services to the Auto ID, POS and Mobile markets. As well as offering own brand products, Maxatec's product portfolio includes CognitiveTPG point of sale and bar code label printers, Barcode & Label Printers  NCR POS terminals, Datamax-O'Neil portable receipt and label printers, TSC industrial label printers, Zebex bar code scanners, MMF cash drawers, Firich (FEC) Touch screens and Bluebird mobile computing devices. Maxatec also offers software and services including NiceLabel label design package, and a wide range of consumables (paper, labels, ribbons), spare parts and in-house and on-site service capabilities.  The Maxatec brand is synonymous with high standards of service as well as high performance, high quality products.

For more information about Maxatec:
Tel: +44 (0) 161 942 7850
Fax +44 (0) 161 927 7664
info@maxatec-europe.com

SOURCE  Maxatec Europe

Maxatec Europe

Web Site: http://www.Maxatec-europe.com

Nurses Lounge Begins National Roll-Out

Nurses Lounge Begins National Roll-Out: Brings Nursing Schools into the Network

ATLANTA, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MedCAREERS GROUP, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB: MCGI) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nurses Lounge, has completed a successful proof of concept of its online professional network for nurses in the Dallas area and a broader Texas market. 

Based on these results, Nurses Lounge believes that its network is configured to solve many of the communication challenges faced by nurse organizations such as nursing schools and nurse associations by providing a more efficient and professional means for them to communicate news and information to their constituency, including students, faculty, alumni, and members. As such, Nurses Lounge is expanding its efforts across the U.S. with a focus on growing the number of nursing schools and local chapters of nurse associations that use Nurses Lounge's free online service.

In order to maintain the professionalism of the network, only professional organizations such as nursing schools, associations and employers can create interactive lounges (groups) in the Nurses Lounge network. This is unlike social-oriented networks that allow the creation of almost any type of group for any purpose.

The creation of an interactive lounge on Nurses Lounge allows each organization to control the output of its news and information.  A lounge also allows the organization's members to comment and discuss the information posted as well as network on a professional basis without the fear of crossing social/work boundaries which has become an issue with the growth of social-oriented networks.

Over 500 Groups Representing Nursing Schools Created

Since January 2011, Nurses Lounge has created lounges for more than 500 of the approximately 700 nursing schools in the United States that offer a Bachelors of Science in Nursing ("BSN") degree.  Nurses Lounge has created these lounges for no charge and is now in the process of working with these schools to show the advantages of having a Lounge in a network created exclusively for nurse professionals.

The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing is an example of the professional acceptance of the Nurses Lounge.  This is the largest school in the state of Texas that offers a BSN degree and to date the school has more than 750 nursing students, faculty and alumni participating in the school's Lounge and this number is still growing.

"This free site is an efficient way to communicate news, national reports, and career information to our students, faculty, alumni and the nursing profession at large.  It is exciting that we have plans to engage our alumni community of over 9,700 UTA nurses to be connected to one another and to the college," explains Dean Elizabeth Poster of UTA about the Nurses Lounge.

"As was the case with Dean Poster, we have found that once a school representative such as a dean or director sees a short demonstration of the Nurses Lounge network and understands all the benefits a lounge brings to their school, students and nurse professionals, generally, there is an almost immediate acceptance of our network,"  Added Timothy Armes, CEO of Nurses Lounge.

History of Nurses Lounge

Nurses Lounge grew out of a nine year old nurse publication and web portal. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Nurses Lounge began operations in Atlanta, Georgia, as a Nurse web portal in the 1990's. Timothy Armes, founder of Jobs.com, acquired the portal site in 2002 and moved the operation to Dallas where Mr. Armes also launched a successful direct mail companion magazine reporting on the local nursing profession.  The magazine is still published today, but not owned by the Company, and is paid for mainly by nurse recruitment classified ads from major nurse employers. The website was enhanced several times to become a more social-oriented network for nurses, and was re-launched in mid-2009 as a professional network for nurses and designed as a more efficient way for nurse organizations to communicate not only to their members but to the nursing profession at large.

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About MedCAREERS GROUP, Inc.:

MedCAREERS GROUP, Inc.'s (http://www.medcareersgroup.com) focus is to develop and build value through its wholly-owned subsidiary Nurses Lounge (http://www.nurseslounge.com), an online professional network and communication source for nurses and organizations connected to the nursing community.   

Nurses Lounge Contact:
Timothy Armes, CEO
Nurses Lounge
972-393-5892
tarmes(at)nurseslounge(dot)com

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of the Company's future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," or "may," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act, and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the results of the Company, and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on the Company's future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. The Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements after the date of this release, except as required by law, and also takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by the Company.

SOURCE  MedCAREERS GROUP, Inc.

MedCAREERS GROUP, Inc.

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

More Than 260,000 Living Units in Metro Nashville Can Now Benefit from Video Choice with AT&t u-verse tv

More Metro Nashville Customers Get TV Service That Delivers Advanced DVR, Better Features and Great Value

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Video choice and competition have reached Metro Nashville consumers in a big way.  AT&T* today announced that AT&T U-verse® services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice, are now available to more than 260,000 living units across Metro Nashville. The introduction of these new services is part of an ongoing expansion of U-verse availability. U-verse launched in Tennessee in December 2008.

"Giving consumers choice is what drives innovation, investment and job growth," said House Speaker Beth Harwell. "I'm pleased to see that the investment that companies are making is going directly into our community, which helps grow our economy and create jobs."

AT&T U-verse services, which are all delivered over AT&T's advanced Internet Protocol (IP) network, offer a new alternative to cable with a better DVR, better features and apps, and a better TV experience. AT&T U-verse brings together your TV, broadband, home phone and AT&T wireless services -- all on one bill -- with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control.

"Additional choices and competition are great news for the citizens of Middle Tennessee," said Senator Jack Johnson.  "The introduction of these new services gives us new innovations for enjoying TV and Internet access when so many cities and towns are competing for new technology investments."

"This milestone is an important one, and we look forward to offering U-verse in even more households in the coming months," said Gregg Morton, state president, AT&T Tennessee. "This type of investment would not be possible without the leadership of elected officials like Speaker Harwell and Senator Johnson.  Thanks to their efforts to spur economic growth and consumer choice, we are able to make announcements like this today."

AT&T U-verse is being expanded in Tennessee thanks to The Competitive Cable and Video Services Act of 2008, HB 1421. The law provides an environment that encourages new video providers, such as AT&T Tennessee, to invest in Tennessee to compete against incumbent cable providers.

Since launching AT&T U-verse services in Tennessee, AT&T has continued its efforts to make the service more widely available to consumers. The investment also included upgrades to the AT&T wireline infrastructure, such as expanded AT&T U-verse services, additional AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots, and extended reach of broadband services.

More Choice, Advanced Features

AT&T U-verse TV is the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service offered by a national service provider, making AT&T U-verse one of the most dynamic and application-rich services available today, with advanced capabilities that customers don't get from other providers.

Where AT&T U-verse services are available, U-verse TV customers can enjoy numerous features and applications, including the ability to manage their DVR recordings, and for qualifying TV customers, download and watch hit TV shows on select smartphones with U-verse Mobile; the freedom to manage and playback recorded programs from a single DVR on any U-verse connected TV in the house with Total Home DVR; the ability to choose and watch up to four of their favorite channels at one time with  My Multiview app; an extensive High Definition (HD) channel lineup with access to more than 155 HD channels; the ability to program DVR recordings from their Web-connected mobile phone or PC; personalized, on-screen weather, sports, traffic and stock information via AT&T U-bar; the ability to check the current weather conditions and forecasts in any U.S. city with Weather On Demand; and more.

With AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet services, every AT&T U-verse customer or small business broadband user can enjoy faster available speeds. Packages include a range of speeds, with the fastest downstream speeds up to 24 Mbps. All AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet packages include wireless home or office networking capability at no extra cost.

AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over AT&T's fiber-rich network. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as unmatched calling features that integrate with your AT&T U-verse TV, high speed internet and AT&T wireless services. AT&T U-verse TV and Voice customers can benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless messages; an online portal to manage your call preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox; the ability to view your incoming calls and voicemail notifications on your TV with Caller ID on TV; the ability to view your Call History on your TV and initiate a call from your PC or TV using Click to Call; and more. All U-verse Voice customers have 911 service.

"Now even more consumers in Middle Tennessee can see what the U-verse TV experience is all about," said Jim Thorpe, vice president and general manager, AT&T Consumer and Mobility Markets - Tennessee and Kentucky. "As we continue to showcase the AT&T U-verse TV experience to Tennessee consumers and evolve our services with new features and enhancements, we look forward to more and more customers learning why U-verse TV is such a unique and exciting service."

AT&T U-verse offers multiple combinations of TV, Internet and Voice packages to customize your experience. Standard professional installation is included with most packages. Additional promotional offers may be available to qualifying customers who bundle U-verse Internet or U-verse Voice service.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit AT&T U-verse, or call 800-ATT-2020.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify.

AT&T U-verse TV: Residential customers only. Prices, programming, features and offers subject to change without notice. A one-time TV service activation fee of $29 applies. HD Service: Access to HD service requires $10/mo. HD Premium Tier available for an additional $5/mo. HD channel availability varies by package selected. THDVR: Total Home DVR functionality is available on up to 8 TVs, and requires a receiver for each additional TV at $7/mo. My Multiview: Channels/content available for viewing in Multiview are based on TV package subscription and additional programming purchased. Limited number of HD channels are not supported for display within My Multiview.  U-verse Mobile: Access to select content requires compatible device, qualifying U-verse TV plan or monthly subscription fee, and WiFi connection and/or cellular data connection.  Available content may vary by device and/or U-verse TV subscription and is subject to change.  Data charges may apply. Mobile Remote Access: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required.  Wireless phone with Internet access required and standard data charges may apply.  U-bar: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required. Standard Installation Included with Most Packages: Offer ends 7/16/11.  Credit qualified customers only. Installation not included with U-basic package.   30 Day Money Back Guarantee: Offer ends 7/16/11. Must cancel all AT&T U-verse services within 30 days from service activation. Adjustment provided for initial installation charges and one month service charges, if paid. Customer is responsible for all additional charges including but not limited to On Demand, Pay Per View, international calls, other pay-per-use features and non-returned equipment charges.

AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet: Internet speed claim(s) represent maximum downstream and/or upstream speed capabilities. Speeds may vary and are not guaranteed.  Many factors can affect actual speeds including the use of other U-verse services. Credit and other restrictions apply.  Purchase of U-verse TV required to order AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet. A $3 monthly High Speed Internet equipment fee will apply.

AT&T U-Verse Voice:  U-verse Voice, including 911 dialing, will not function during a power outage without battery backup power.  Compatible with many monitored home alarms and medical monitoring systems. Some call information may be blocked or otherwise not displayed, including information for some calls originating outside of AT&T's network and calls carried over facilities that do not transmit Caller ID information,  AT&T U-verse Messaging may not be fully compatible with all AT&T wireless voice mail systems.  Caller ID on TV requires subscription to U-verse TV and U-verse Voice.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Cathy Lewandowski of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-615-214-5874, cell, +1-615-804-6241, cathy.lewandowski@att.com

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

Northrop Grumman Launches Portable System for CBRN Incident Monitoring and Assessment

LONDON, March 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has launched its new Integrated
Tactical Rapid Assessment of CBRN Environments (I-TRACE) system, a
man-portable capability for the monitoring of Chemical Biological
Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents and the collection and handling of
related data.

    I-TRACE facilitates decision support and enhances situational awareness
and information sharing among emergency response organizations. The system
requires no specialist vehicle installation and can be rapidly deployed using
existing "blue light" emergency services vehicles. Access to all data and
situational awareness is achieved through a web portal which is controlled
using role-based authorized access.

    "Command and control systems are critical to the successful management
and coordination of a CBRN event. I-TRACE brings together key information
assets to give users a common operational picture and provide emergency
responders with an integrated analysis and response capability to help
minimize the effect of CBRN attacks," said Paul Davison, vice president
Defence, Northrop Grumman Information Systems Europe.

    The system provides a flexible, multi-layer solution and has a versatile
architecture and scalable configuration making it suitable for use in a wide
range of situations and environments. I-TRACE can be integrated with third
party meteorological, visual and CBRN sensors to provide situational
awareness of a CBRN incident to local and remote commanders, and other
interested parties at remote locations. In addition, the raw sensor data is
available to analysts for specialist analysis using existing analysis
software.

    Northrop Grumman has a strong presence in the U.K. with a heritage
spanning 100 years. The company operates from primary locations in London,
Fareham, Chester, Coventry, New Malden, Peterborough, RAF Waddington and
Solihull and provides avionics, communications, electronic warfare systems,
marine navigation systems, unmanned ground vehicle systems, C4ISR solutions
and mission planning, national security, software development and aircraft
whole life support.

    Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose
120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in
aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical
services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

Source: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

Ken Beedle of NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, +44(0)207-747-1910, +44(0)7787-174092, Ken.beedle@euro.ngc.com

Glu Mobile Brings 'Contract Killer' to iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

New app takes freemium to the next level with rich 3D graphics and skill-based gameplay

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of 3D Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced its new Contract Killer App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. Contract Killer is a first person shooter/sniper game with gritty, realistic 3D graphics and immersive gameplay. With intense sniper action-packed missions, multiple vantage points and a variety of locations, players get the action and quality of a console game with the convenience of playing this 3D Social Mobile title on their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

In Contract Killer, players take the role of a hardened assassin sent on a myriad of deadly missions. Choosing from an arsenal of lethal weapons, users take down targets and earn cash for their missions. The intense missions and gripping gameplay are sure to put players right in the middle of the action.

"We are taking 3D Social Mobile games to the next level with rich settings and intense skill-based gameplay," said Giancarlo Mori, Chief Creative Officer at Glu Mobile. "We believe 3D Social Mobile games should be of the highest quality and we will continue to produce compelling games with cutting edge graphics, gameplay and features."

Features of the Contract Killer App include:

    --  WELCOME TO CENTRAL CITY - Pay off informants, purchase equipment and
        plan your missions within 5 gritty 3D locations.
    --  UNLIMITED MISSIONS - 17 Story Missions and unlimited Random Missions
        provide cash, XP and lots of intense sniper action.
    --  DEADLY WEAPONS - 20 distinct weapons including tranquilizer guns,
        handguns, sniper rifles, machine guns and assault rifles.

The Contract Killer App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/.

About Glu Mobile

Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of 3D Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices.  Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world - supporting iOS, Android, Palm, Windows Phone 7 devices and beyond.  Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Brazil, China, Russia and the UK.  Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox.  Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com.  For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.

CONTRACT KILLER, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.

SOURCE  Glu Mobile Inc.

Glu Mobile Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Breslin of Glu Mobile Inc., +1-415-800-6120, PR@glu.com; or Jason Enriquez of Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com, for Glu Mobile Inc.

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

New Digital Signage Player With NVIDIA ION2 GPU Delivers Unparalleled Graphic Performance

Powered by Intel® Atom(TM) D525 Dual Core processor and paired with compelling NVIDIA ION2 GPU, the NDiS 125-L is powerful at handling rich multimedia contents through VGA and HDMI ports. The NDiS 125-L presents great value as entry level digital signage player for advertising, hospitality and brand promotion application.

FREMONT, Calif., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXCOM has introduced a powerful digital signage player known as NDiS 125-L, powered by 1.8GHz Intel® Atom(TM) D525 Dual Core processor. This advanced Intel® based technology boasts 50% better performance than the previous generation of Atom(TM) N270 CPU, with only a small increase in power consumption. In addition, the hyper threading technology simultaneously supports multi-display. Equipped with NVIDIA ION2 GPU, the NDiS 125-L is capable of supporting 1080P video playback.

NVIDIA Optimus technology gives NDiS 125-L the ability to enable and disable the discrete graphics chip instantly without user interaction. It means that applications utilized the power of the GPU (games, flash video, GPU computing programs for trans-coding, etc) will be able to access that resource without forcing to reboot the system or close down their ongoing programs as they would have had to do previously. Compared to the previous ION generation, the ION2 presents better performance in 3D Mark testing.

NEXCOM's NDiS 125-L is housed in a maintenance-free fanless chassis which reduces moving parts and therefore extends product life span. Users thus benefit from a lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) yet industrial grade reliability. NDiS 125-L, compatible with major mainstream digital software, is considered as a brilliant solution for advertising, hospitality, branding, and digital menu board applications.

Samples of the NDiS 125L are available. For more information about NEXCOM Digital Signage, please visit http://www.nexcom.com/ or call +1-510-656-2248.

Applications:

    --  Dynamic advertising and promotions in retail stores and grocery stores.
    --  News and event updates in casinos, gas stations and public environment.
    --  Entertainment in hotels, ocean liners, trains and airlines.
    --  Movie trailers and movie schedules in cinemas.
    --  Programs/schedules in museums and theaters, churches and schools.

NDiS 125-LProduct highlights:

    --  Support Onboard Intel® Atom(TM) Dual Core D525 1.8GHz Processor
    --  Powerful NVIDIA ION2 GPU
    --  Low Power Consumption
    --  Compact and Fan-less Design
    --  Hyper-Threading Technology
    --  Support Multimedia Contents in Multiple-Zone Display
    --  Video/Flash/Picture/Music Playing
    --  Support Video Format: MPG/ AVI/ MOV/ MP4 VOB /SWF
    --  Support Audio Format: MP3/ MP2/ AAC/ WMA/ WAV/ OGG

NEXCOM Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 8234)--NEXCOM, a global leader in embedded computing platforms, is dedicated to providing the latest technology for in-house designed embedded solutions. With over 18 years of solid experience in the industrial PC field, NEXCOM has exceeded its competition in industrial market segments by introducing the time-to-market solutions of fan-less computer, digital signage platform and mobile tablet PC. A proud member of Intel's Embedded Communication Alliance (ECA), NEXCOM continues to develop products incorporating Intel's newly released technology. NEXCOM also cooperates closely with system integrators and provides a wide array of applications to fulfill industries' urgent demands. Along with a rapid business expansion, NEXCOM has established a close-knit global network to address logistics and services in China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US. With over 450 talented professionals, NEXCOM dedicates itself to product innovation and total customer satisfaction worldwide. (Website: http://www.nexcom.com)

SOURCE  NEXCOM

NEXCOM

CONTACT: PR, Vivian Chen, +1-510-870-8342, vchen@nexcom.com, or Sales, Jasmine Chang, +1-510-870-8336, jchang@nexcom.com, both of NEXCOM

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

Free Smartphone and Tablet Workshops by Verizon Wireless in Southern California

Hands-on instruction for Verizon customers with the latest 4G LTE and 3G devices

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

               Classroom-style training for customers on a variety of
    WHAT:      topics, including:
              -- Setting up email
              -- Customizing a smartphone for business and fun
              -- Choosing & using applications
              -- Understanding browser capabilities
              -- Using text, picture and instant messaging
               --Understanding important functions and shortcuts that make
               life on the go a little easier
               No registration is required.  Customers who do not yet have an
               advanced device but would like to learn more about these
               devices are also welcome to attend.
               Those unable to attend an in-store event can visit
               instructional webinars and view featured tutorials to learn
               about new devices at http://www.verizonwireless.com/learning.

    WHEN/
    WHERE:    Workshop schedule:
              March 26, 2011       Carlsbad and San Marcos    8am - 10am
                                    Burbank, Glendale,
              March 27, 2011        Moorpark,                 8am - 10am
                                    Chino, Torrance, Santa
                                    Monica,
                                    Sports Arena, Otay
                                    Ranch,
                                   El Centro, Riverside,
                                    Irvine Spectrum, Santa
                                    Ana
                                    Fullerton, La Jolla, Del
                                    Mar,                      10am-12pm
                                   Kearney Mesa, Santee,
                                   Mission Valley,
                                   La Mesa, El Cajon
                                   North Fontana & Hesperia   10am - 1pm
                                   Hemet                      11am - 1pm
               April 2,9,16,23,
               2011                Carlsbad, San Marcos       8am - 10am
              April 3, 2011        Palmdale                   10am - 12pm
                                   La Quinta                  11am - 1pm
                                    Huntington Beach,
                                    Temecula,                 8am - 10am
                                   Beverly Connection
                                   Whittier                   7pm - 9pm
                                    Torrance, Moorpark,
              April 3,10,17, 2011   Chino,                    8am - 10am
                                   Burbank and Glendale
                                    Fullerton, La Jolla, Del
                                    Mar,                      10am - 12pm
                                    Kearney Mesa, Santee,
                                    Mission Valley,
                                   La Mesa, El Cajon
                                   North Fontana & Hesperia   10am - 1pm
                                    Sports Arena, Otay
                                    Ranch,                    11am - 12pm
                                   El Centro
                                    Lakewood, Menifee, Santa
              April 10, 2011        Monica                    8am - 10am
                                   Encino                     10am - 12pm
                                   Canyon Springs             11am - 1pm
                                   El Monte                   7pm - 9pm
              April 17, 2011       Costa Mesa, Countryside,   8am - 10am
                                   Beverly Connection
                                   Lancaster                  10am - 12pm
                                   Downey Kiosk Mall          7pm - 9pm
                                   Hemet                      11am - 1pm

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193, Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com

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

Northern Rock plc Launches New Savings Website

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Rock plc has launched a new interactive savings website to make it easier for customers to find a Northern Rock savings product from the competitive range available.

The new savings website follows the introduction of Northern Rock's award-winning Mortgages website, which was launched in April 2010.

The new site offers helpful advice and practical information, as well as full details on Northern Rock's savings products.

For those customers thinking about investing their savings, at-a-glance guides are available to help them choose which savings product, such as savings accounts or an ISA; best suits their needs; whether they're new to Northern Rock or an existing Northern Rock customer. For those customers who are not sure which savings product they wish to use there is an in depth learning section explaining what Northern Rock's products are all about, and offering helpful advice and practical information. Customers will also be able to make use of a budget planner to help them plan their finances.

For those looking more closely into applying for a savings product, such as a Cash ISA, the new website contains information about Northern Rock's entire suite of savings accounts and a selector tool to help narrow down and filter their selection as well as a range of tools which help customers cut through the jargon. Customers will also have the option of being able to use a product calculator for each of Northern Rock's products to help work out their estimated return on investment.

Northern Rock has also made it easier for its existing customers to find their existing accounts and any supporting information they might need to manage them.

Customers can now select a suitable savings product, which they can save and come back to at a later date, or begin their application online. Or if they feel they need further information, customers can call the dedicated Northern Rock savings team at their UK based contact centre to find out more.

Andy Tate, customer and commercial director at Northern Rock said: "The new website is a fantastic tool, developed for our customers, with the aim of improving the whole process of evaluating and applying for a savings product.

"Research has shown that 66% of people looking for a savings product don't finalise opening an account for a number of reasons, such as not having a working printer or not posting their application.

"We've listened to our customers to find out what they are looking for on their savings journey, whether it be browsing or buying, and have created a platform where they can search for savings products based on their individual circumstances.

"We feel the new savings website will significantly improve the savings journey for our customers."

About Northern Rock:

Northern Rock plc is a new bank, authorised by the FSA as a deposit taker and mortgage lender from 1 January 2010. It offers savings accounts to customers in the UK and Ireland and mortgages to UK borrowers. The Northern Rock website also offers a mortgages calculator, which allows customers to easily find the mortgage that best suits their needs. New products are offered through both direct channels - including a national branch network - and mortgage intermediaries.

Northern Rock continues to operate within the compensatory measures agreed with the EC as part of the State Aid approval announced in October 2009.

    Media Contact:
    Jule Wilson
    Northern Rock House
    Gosforth
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    NE3 4PL
    0191 279 4676
    http://www.northernrock.co.uk

SOURCE  Northern Rock

Northern Rock

Web Site: http://www.northernrock.co.uk

AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Cincinnati, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans

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

CINCINNATI, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to the greater Cincinnati area in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T's planned $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011.

Tom Pelto, president, AT&T Ohio, says AT&T plans the following network improvements in greater Cincinnati in 2011:

    --  Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 100 cell sites
        to enable 4G speeds and add capacity to support more mobile traffic,
        like adding traffic lanes to a highway
    --  Installing over 10 new cell sites to improve network coverage
    --  Adding spectrum carriers to about 35 cell sites to support more traffic
    --  Deploying Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks at Great American
        Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium to enhance network coverage during
        events

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

Pelto said AT&T invested more than $70 million in its Cincinnati area wireless and wireline networks from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the area.

The nation's fastest mobile broadband network is getting faster with 4G. A key planned upgrade for 2011 is deployment of enhanced backhaul connections to nearly 100 cell sites in greater Cincinnati to enable 4G speeds. Backhaul connections carry traffic between cell sites and AT&T's nationwide network. Enhanced fiber-optic and Ethernet backhaul connections expand capacity many times over, and enable additional expansion in the years to come.

"We're investing in our Cincinnati network to help AT&T customers take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager of AT&T Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. "This year, we're committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice service to our customers, and we're backing that up with the right investments."

The investments made in the Cincinnati area wireless and wireline networks are part of the $1.4 billion AT&T invested from 2008-2010 across Ohio, Pelto said.

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

"AT&T's investment in the greater Cincinnati area to improve its wireless network will boost our efforts to enhance the economy," said Tom Niehaus, Ohio Senate President. "We believe the telecom modernization legislation (SB 162) that we passed last year, along with appropriate public policies will continue to drive investments that will result in innovation, job creation and economic development. Furthermore, it appears that AT&T's recently announced acquisition of T-Mobile will result in additional investment in telecom infrastructure that would benefit Ohio businesses and consumers."

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

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

"AT&T's investment in Hamilton County and Greater Cincinnati to improve its network will help strengthen our reputation as a desirable county to live, work and raise a family," said Chris Monzel, Hamilton County Commissioner. "A robust telecom infrastructure is important to our residents' quality of life, the local economy and our local businesses."

David Main, president, Hamilton County Development Company, said the widespread coverage of AT&T's mobile broadband network benefits many industries and businesses in Hamilton County. "This investment will be a boost to our work to enhance the economy in southwest Ohio, which will be important to our county's businesses and residents."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Chris Bauer, AT&T Corporate Communications, Office: +1-312-729-3625, Mobile: +1-414-520-3535, cbauer@attnews.us

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

Advanced Techniques for Targeted Advertisements Across IP Networks to Auction at ICAP Ocean Tomo's Spring 2011 Live IP Auction March 31st in New York

CHICAGO, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zap Corporation's patent portfolio of advanced techniques for targeted advertisements across Internet Protocol (IP) networks is the latest addition to the upcoming ICAP Ocean Tomo Spring 2011 Live IP Auction. The auction will be held on March 31st in New York.

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The portfolio discloses a method and system for delivering targeted or personalized content through the internet or across IP networks. The technology improves on conventional techniques as it significantly improves the filtering of advertisements around specific customer preferences. As conventional techniques result in large numbers of ignored advertisements, this technology offers a step change in cost efficiency by combining advanced consumer profiling with innovations around TTL protocols which can create savings on bandwidth overhead.

With an unusually early priority date (April 2003) for assets related to targeting in IP networks, the technology included has been declared into the ETSI database for possible adoption as a future standard for delivery of multimedia content across European IP networks.(1) The portfolio also has possible applications in Television Audience Measurement (TAM) as the technology provides for high level analysis of the 5W's - Who's Watching What When and Where, as well as in the search industry since it matches consumers to types of purchasing behaviour and consumer preferences.

This lot should be of interest to entities involved in advertising, video broadcasting, television (Cable TV, IPTV) and Internet Service Providers.

To learn more about the assets available for sale in this portfolio:

Contact Dean Becker of ICAP Ocean Tomo at Dean.Becker@us.icap.com

About ICAP Ocean Tomo LLC

ICAP Ocean Tomo is the intellectual property brokerage division of ICAP and the world's premier patent auction firm.

About ICAP

ICAP is the world's premier interdealer broker and provider of post trade services. The Group matches buyers and sellers in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit, commodities, foreign exchange, emerging markets, equities and equity derivatives through voice and electronic networks. ICAP plc was added to the FTSE 100 Index on 30 June 2006. For more information go to http://www.icap.com.

(1) http://www.etsi.org

SOURCE  ICAP Ocean Tomo

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ICAP Ocean Tomo

CONTACT: Cali Munoz of ICAP Ocean Tomo, +1-312-618-8385, cali.munoz@us.icap.com

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

CPM Partners With Two Industry Leaders to Personalize the Online Patient Experience

MADISON, Wis., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CPM, the market leader for healthcare customer relationship management (CRM) and strategic marketing solutions, announced today partnerships with Geonetric and MedTouch, two of the industry leaders in website solutions for hospitals and healthcare providers. Geonetric and MedTouch will use CPM's unique business analytics to personalize the online experience for visitors to healthcare websites.

"We're excited to collaborate with these industry thought leaders," said John Hallick, CEO & President of CPM. "By having access to our robust data, MedTouch and Geonetric can offer clients a detailed picture of their patients' health needs. Better yet, our Open Instant CRM System allows them to translate that picture into personalized online content that drives people to action."   

Introduced earlier this year, CPM's Open ICRM is a simple programming system that interacts with a hospital's CRM database, making it easy for developers to insert real-time variable messaging into websites and portals to personalize the user experience.

"Incorporating CPM's unique data mining with VitalSite will allow our technology to become more intelligent, providing clients unprecedented ways to connect with consumers," says Eric Engelmann, president and CEO of Geonetric. "Geonetric and CPM will set the industry bar for how to use patient-centric technology to deliver targeted patient content and ultimately improve care delivery."

"Our partnership with CPM will allow our clients to leverage data across multiple platforms, increasing the value of the investment they have already made in their CRM system," said Paul Griffiths, Founding Partner and CEO of MedTouch. "By updating content real-time, we can create an improved overall user experience. Marketing can fine tune their message and IT can drive usage of their portal. Employing this level of personalization and patient intelligence will dramatically improve the overall value of hospital websites." 

Open ICRM allows healthcare providers to strengthen the patient relationship with online content that facilitates proactive care management, proper disease management and preventive education. Previously available only through partnered portal developers, Open ICRM is now available directly to web developers and healthcare providers without costly third party licenses and restrictive relationships.

About CPM

CPM Marketing Group, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, is a growth and business development partner for healthcare organizations. We fuel hospital growth with smarter strategies in customer relationship management (CRM), physician relations, planning and forecasting, strategic marketing and business intelligence. Since CPM was founded 30 years ago, over 450 hospitals have found their competitive edge with us. Find more information on our products and services at cpm.com. Follow us on Twitter (@CPMmarketing) and Facebook for healthcare news and updates.

About Geonetric®

Geonetric helps hospitals and health systems develop and implement innovative Web strategies to engage their patients and communities online. VitalSite®, Geonetric's robust content management software, easily manages websites, portals and intranets, and includes a large selection of interactive modules. Geonetric also provides a comprehensive suite of online services, from strategy and design, to search engine marketing and social media management, to ongoing support and hosting - all designed to engage site visitors and deliver measurable results. Visit http://www.geonetric.com.

About MedTouch

MedTouch helps healthcare organizations succeed online. By combining interactive marketing strategy with creative and technical excellence, MedTouch ensures its clients achieve specific and measurable results. Those clients include dozens of nationally-ranked academic medical centers, community hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, health plans, and healthcare-related not-for-profits in more than twenty states. From consumer-focused websites to patient-centric social media channels, online physician recruitment programs to results-driven search marketing, MedTouch makes healthcare interactive. For more information about MedTouch, visit http://www.medtouch.com.

SOURCE  CPM

CPM

CONTACT: John Hallick of CPM, +1-608-826-5931, hallick@cpm.com

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

AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Connecticut, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans

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

HARTFORD, Conn., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability across Connecticut in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T's planned $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011.

Rodney Smith, president, AT&T Connecticut, says AT&T plans the following network improvements in Connecticut in 2011:

    --  Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 750 cell sites
        to enable 4G speeds and add capacity to support more mobile traffic,
        like adding traffic lanes to a highway
    --  Installing roughly 15 new cell sites to improve network coverage
    --  Adding spectrum carriers to around 500 cell sites to support more
        traffic
    --  Deploying Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks in high-traffic
        areas and facilities, including a planned project at Hartford's premier
        sports and entertainment arena to enhance network coverage during events

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

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

Smith said AT&T invested more than $750 million in its Connecticut wireless and wireline network from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the area:

    --  Installing 38 new cell sites
    --  Upgrading 452 cell sites to mobile broadband bringing 3G coverage to
        98.5% of the Connecticut population
    --  Adding spectrum carriers to more than 500 cell sites

The nation's fastest mobile broadband network is getting faster with 4G. A key planned upgrade for 2011 is deployment of enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 750 cell sites in Connecticut to enable 4G speeds. Backhaul connections carry traffic between cell sites and AT&T's nationwide network.  Enhanced fiber-optic and Ethernet backhaul connections expand capacity many times over, and enable additional expansion in the years to come.

"We're investing in our Connecticut network to help AT&T customers take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," Smith said. "This year, we're committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice service to our customers, and we're backing that up with the right investments."

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

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

"AT&T is consistently among the top companies, if not the top, in the U.S. in terms of our capital investment and we're committed to helping our customers right here in Connecticut as we expand and enhance our local network," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager, AT&T New England.

Larry McHugh, President of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce said AT&T's significant investment to improve its network will further bolster Connecticut's reputation as a great place to live and work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Susan Baranyi of AT&T Corporate Communications, Office, +1-617-692-0511, Mobile, +1-617-792-0185, sbaranyi@attnews.us

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

AT&T Enhances Mobile Broadband Coverage in New Meadowlands Stadium

AT&T Official Communications Services Partner of Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer Deploys New Distributed Antenna System Providing Additional Wireless Capacity for Customers

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T* today announced that it has expanded its mobile broadband coverage at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) to serve customers throughout the facility.

The upgrade is part of a previously announced investment in New Jersey. "We've significantly ramped up our wireless investments to enable an experience that offers New Jersey consumers better speed, reliability and availability where they need it the most," said J. Michael Schweder, AT&T President New Jersey.

Soccer fans attending the U.S. Men's National Team match against Argentina on March 26 will be among the first to benefit from the upgrade. As the Official Communications Services Partner of Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer, AT&T is proud to connect thousands of fans to the most popular sport in the world. Through our sponsorship, we're able to deliver exclusive content, access to games, and more to these fervent fans - whether it is through the PC, TV, wireless device or in person at New Meadowlands Stadium.

Wireless coverage and capacity has been enhanced throughout the stadium including:

    --  Seating and concession areas on all levels
    --  Coaches Club and Mezzanine Clubs
    --  100 Luxury Suites
    --  Press Box and media areas
    --  Team clubhouses
    --  Service level for stadium employees.

Additionally outside of the stadium, AT&T has three cell sites that enhance coverage in the stadium's tailgating area, parking lots and along Routes 3 and 120 and at the New Jersey Transit "Frank R. Lautenberg" train station.

A DAS installation consists of several strategically-placed antennas that distribute AT&T's wireless network coverage throughout New Meadowlands Stadium, providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily-trafficked areas. DAS has the ability to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations - terrain, building construction, etc. - or crowd density might otherwise prevent an optimal wireless experience. The additional capacity is expected to help improve call reliability and enable more consistent network access to help customers make the most of their AT&T devices.

"We want our customers to have a great network experience whatever they're doing in New Meadowland stadium - whether that's making a call, checking e-mail, downloading apps or surfing the Internet for the latest soccer standings," said Tom DeVito, Vice President and General Manager for AT&T in New Jersey and New York. "We're committed to our investment in the local wireless network, and providing enhanced wireless coverage at the stadium is part of our continuing investment in the region."

AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience.

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.

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

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in New Jersey or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer.  The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T, +1-973-775-1321, Ellen.webner@att.com

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

Northern Rock plc Launches New Savings Website

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Rock plc has launched a new interactive savings website to make it easier for customers to find a Northern Rock savings product from the competitive range available.

The new savings website follows the introduction of Northern Rock's award-winning Mortgages website, which was launched in April 2010.

The new site offers helpful advice and practical information, as well as full details on Northern Rock's savings products.

For those customers thinking about investing their savings, at-a-glance guides are available to help them choose which savings product, such as savings accounts or an ISA; best suits their needs; whether they're new to Northern Rock or an existing Northern Rock customer. For those customers who are not sure which savings product they wish to use there is an in depth learning section explaining what Northern Rock's products are all about, and offering helpful advice and practical information. Customers will also be able to make use of a budget planner to help them plan their finances.

For those looking more closely into applying for a savings product, such as a Cash ISA, the new website contains information about Northern Rock's entire suite of savings accounts and a selector tool to help narrow down and filter their selection as well as a range of tools which help customers cut through the jargon. Customers will also have the option of being able to use a product calculator for each of Northern Rock's products to help work out their estimated return on investment.

Northern Rock has also made it easier for its existing customers to find their existing accounts and any supporting information they might need to manage them.

Customers can now select a suitable savings product, which they can save and come back to at a later date, or begin their application online. Or if they feel they need further information, customers can call the dedicated Northern Rock savings team at their UK based contact centre to find out more.

Andy Tate, customer and commercial director at Northern Rock said: "The new website is a fantastic tool, developed for our customers, with the aim of improving the whole process of evaluating and applying for a savings product.

"Research has shown that 66% of people looking for a savings product don't finalise opening an account for a number of reasons, such as not having a working printer or not posting their application.

"We've listened to our customers to find out what they are looking for on their savings journey, whether it be browsing or buying, and have created a platform where they can search for savings products based on their individual circumstances.

"We feel the new savings website will significantly improve the savings journey for our customers."

About Northern Rock:

Northern Rock plc is a new bank, authorised by the FSA as a deposit taker and mortgage lender from 1 January 2010. It offers savings accounts to customers in the UK and Ireland and mortgages to UK borrowers. The Northern Rock website also offers a mortgages calculator, which allows customers to easily find the mortgage that best suits their needs. New products are offered through both direct channels - including a national branch network - and mortgage intermediaries.

Northern Rock continues to operate within the compensatory measures agreed with the EC as part of the State Aid approval announced in October 2009.

    Media Contact:
    Jule Wilson
    Northern Rock House
    Gosforth
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    NE3 4PL
    0191 279 4676
    http://www.northernrock.co.uk

SOURCE  Northern Rock

Northern Rock

Web Site: http://www.northernrock.co.uk

OLO Announces Mobile Ordering Pilot Program with Sonic Drive-In

NEW YORK, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OLO Online Ordering, the fastest growing provider of mobile and online ordering for restaurants, today announced the launch of a 71 store pilot program for Sonic Drive-In.

Titled "Sonic On the Go," the program will allow customers to order online and via their mobile devices. A unique feature to the platform allows drivers to order remotely via mobile phone, and drive up to Sonic with their food waiting for pickup at the stall of the drive-thru.

The pilot, in partnership with Mason-Harrison-Ratlif Enterprise LLC, the largest Sonic Drive-In franchisee group, includes 71 stores in 5 different markets including Phoenix, AZ, Lubbock, TX, Rockford, IL, Chicago, IL, and Augusta, GA. 

"We're honored to work with Sonic Drive-In to let customers order from anywhere and pick up at any parking stall," said OLO Chief Executive Officer Noah Glass. "Together, Sonic and OLO have taken the concept of curbside pickup to the next level with Sonic On the Go. Where else can you get a mobile order delivered to you by a server on roller skates?"

Jim Prentice, Operations Director for Mason-Harrison-Ratlif, added, "We are excited to launch Sonic On the Go and anticipate OLO providing both incremental sales and a platform for more expedited service for our loyal guests. In addition to being a fantastic new technology, the service is cost effective and all orders are prepaid and integrate into our merchant accounts. Our operators and principal partners participating in the test are very optimistic that we will capture new sales and profits by using the service."

Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper/Snapple are supporting the initiative with local marketing and cross promotion.

About OLO Online Ordering:

OLO makes online ordering easy and lets customers order from anywhere. Since 2005, OLO has perfected its off-premise ordering platform with the input of hundreds of thousands of consumers, thousands of restaurant owners, and dozens of top restaurant brands. Today, OLO provides mobile and online ordering capabilities for top brands like Cold Stone Creamery and Five Guys Burgers & Fries, serving over 2,500 restaurants nationwide. Learn more at http://www.olo.com.

About Sonic:

Sonic, America's Drive-In, originally started as a hamburger and root beer stand in 1953 in Shawnee, Okla., called Top Hat Drive-In, and then changed its name to Sonic in 1959. The first drive-in to adopt the Sonic name is still serving customers in Stillwater, Okla. Sonic has more than 3,500 drive-ins coast to coast, where approximately three million customers eat every day. For more information about Sonic Corp. and its subsidiaries, visit Sonic at http://www.sonicdrivein.com.

SOURCE  OLO Online Ordering

OLO Online Ordering

CONTACT: +1-917-216-8910, press@olo.com

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

LiveProfile Blows Past 1 Million Users and Launches BlackBerry App

Mobile Messenger Provides Fast and Free Alternative to Text Messaging; Viral Adoption Spawns Massive Growth in LiveProfile User Base, Connecting More Users Every Day

NEW YORK, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveProfile, the blazing fast and free mobile messenger and social platform that helps friends stay connected in real time, today announced that it has reached the millionth user milestone. With the announcement of this milestone the company is launching its BlackBerry application, rounding out the company's trifecta of cross-platform smartphone messaging apps now available for all of the "big three" smartphone platforms.

"We've seen tremendous viral adoption of our Android and iPhone apps, adding 35,000-40,000 new users per day," said LiveProfile co-founder and CEO Phil Karl. "We expect this launch on the BlackBerry platform to double our growth very quickly. The more users using our service the more valuable it becomes for all."

LiveProfile finally unites users of Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone devices to provide a ubiquitous mobile messaging service that combines the ease and convenience of a real-time mobile messenger with profiles, pictures, videos, status updates and more.

According to comScore Inc.'s January report, BlackBerry maker RIM held more than 30 percent market share among smartphone platforms for US subscribers ages 13+. Google, RIM and Apple together command more than 86 percent of the market, with almost 70 percent of mobile subscribers using their devices to send text messages.

LiveProfile offers a cheaper, faster and more reliable alternative to text messaging allowing users to communicate with lightning-fast message delivery and confidence, indicating when messages are delivered, read, and even when the recipient is typing a response, making it feel closer to a live conversation. And, where text messaging charges can quickly rack up, LiveProfile is free--even for international use--making it easier on the wallet, too.

Karl says the rapid viral adoption of LiveProfile is a clear indication of the need for an unifying real-time smartphone messenger. The service has grown to more than 1,000,000 users in just 5 months, with 75 percent of all users logging in weekly. The service now transmits more than 3000 messages per minute.

To get LiveProfile, visit the Android Market, iPhone App Store or BlackBerry App World and search "LiveProfile" or visit http://www.liveprofile.com/get from your mobile device.

About LiveProfile

LiveProfile puts real-time mobile-to-mobile communications in the palm of your hand. LiveProfile is a free mobile messenger and social platform for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone devices. A free and more reliable alternative to text messaging, LiveProfile, Inc. is headquartered in New York, NY. For more information, visit http://www.liveprofile.com.

SOURCE  LiveProfile

LiveProfile

CONTACT: Media, Lisa Kornblatt of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com, for LiveProfile

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

Campus Management, MaxKnowledge Launch Free Online Learning Lessons for Employees New to Higher Education

Collective Effort to Help Professionals Deepen Understanding of Systems and Processes in the Higher Education Environment

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus Management Corp., a provider of enterprise software products and services for educational institutions, announced today a partnership with MaxKnowledge, an employee training company serving career colleges and universities, to provide a free series of online lessons for higher education professionals through MaxKnolwedge's network of over 20 educational associations and its Center for Excellence in Education.

(Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100924/CAMPUSLOGO )

Campus Management developed the curriculum to advance industry knowledge among employees of career colleges and universities about rules, regulations and best practices in United States higher education.  MaxKnowledge will market and disseminate the lessons through its network of online training centers. The lessons are now available at http://www.maxknowledge.com/hel.php.

"Campus Management has built its business on technology that helps colleges and universities run more effectively both administratively and academically.  Employee training is a critical component," said Viki Hucke-McCright, senior vice president of Campus Management's Learning Center.  "With its commitment to the higher education industry and partnerships with some of the top career colleges and universities in the country, MaxKnowledge is the perfect partner to make this curriculum as widely available as possible."

Campus Management's new online curriculum covers topics including:

    --  Operational characteristics of private, public, religiously affiliated,
        and proprietary postsecondary institutions
    --  Institutional policy and its data implications
    --  Accreditation, licensure, FERPA, Student Right-to-Know, School Safety
        Enhancement Act and other regulatory, accountability and compliance
        fundamentals

"The Campus Management curriculum provides our partners and customers with essential information about how different types of institutions run," said Amir Moghadam, Ph.D., president and CEO of MaxKnowledge.  "For colleges and universities around the country, ongoing training and refreshers for employees of any tenure provides an added edge for success in this highly competitive and specialized environment."

About Campus Management Corp.

More than 1,700 colleges, universities, foundations and other companies in 17 countries rely upon Campus Management Corp® enterprise software products and services. Talisma® is part of Campus Management's CampusVue® Ecosystem, a vision for a fully integrated, centralized administrative and e-Learning platform that unifies services, academic delivery, administrative management, and reporting for the range of public, private, and proprietary postsecondary institutions.

Campus Management's award-winning student information system is used by more than 75 percent of the largest U.S.-based proprietary and online colleges. Additional offerings include: fundraising software; financials; HR solutions; and Talisma CRM, a leading Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) solution for Higher Education and a range of other industries. Campus Management employs associates worldwide, providing clients with a full range of consulting implementation, support, training, and integration services. For more information, visit http://www.campusmanagement.com.

About MaxKnowledge

MaxKnowledge serves the employee training needs of over 1,000 career colleges and universities representing both on-ground and online institutions. MaxKnowledge is the online training provider for over 20 educational associations including the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) as well as the National Association of State Administrators and Supervisors of Private Schools (NASASPS).

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), MaxKnowledge's strategic partnership with the Imagine America Foundation, provides turnkey employee development solutions with a proven return on investment as independently reported by the ROI Institute®. MaxKnowledge is also the proud creator of The Lounge, a comprehensive social learning space for career college professionals. For more information, visit: http://www.maxknowledge.com.

SOURCE  Campus Management Corp.

Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100924/CAMPUSLOGO
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Campus Management Corp.

CONTACT: Lisa Patterson, Campus Management Corp., +1-561-213-8702, lpatterson@campusmgmt.com

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

Apax Partners to Acquire Trader Corporation's Auto Assets

TORONTO, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced they have entered a definitive agreement to purchase Trader Corporation ("Trader") from Yellow Media Inc. (TSX: YLO) for approximately $745M. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

The assets being acquired comprise AutoTrader.ca, Canada's leading online automotive classified marketplace, and approximately 30% interest in Dealer Dot Com, Inc., the leading digital dealer marketing service provider in the United States and Canada. 

Mitch Truwit, partner at Apax Partners, said: "This is a very exciting online opportunity in a sector that Apax knows very well thanks to our existing investments in Trader Media Group in the UK, Bankrate in the U.S. and SouFun in China. We will use this expertise to work with the management of Trader and invest in the heritage AutoTrader brand to realise its full potential and allow it to enhance its leadership position.  We also look forward to partnering with the founders of Dealer Dot Com and support the business on its strong growth trajectory."

Doug Clarke, President at Trader Corporation, said: "AutoTrader.ca is the leading online car retail site with twice the used car inventory of our nearest competitor. Customers and dealers recognise our comprehensive listings, better functionality, serious car buyers and sellers, and high quality service as the best in Canada.  Apax's financial strength and expertise in the sector means they can invest in the business and enhance our already strong operations to extend Trader's leadership position."

Apax was advised by: RBC (M&A), Goodmans LLP and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (legal), PricewaterhouseCoopers (financial and tax), McKinsey & Company (market and commercial), and Alix Partners (operations).

Since January 2010, Apax Funds have invested in ten growth companies across four continents in the firm's five core sectors.

In the same period, Apax Funds have returned to investors euro 3.3 billion (US$4.7billion) of capital, the largest ever annual amount, by successfully exiting in whole or in part investments in Tommy Hilfiger, IFCO, Bezeq, Promethean World, Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Spectrum Holding Company and rue21.

About Apax Partners

Apax Partners is one of the world's leading private equity investment groups. It operates across the United States, Europe and Asia and has more than 30 years of investing experience. Funds under the advice and management of Apax Partners globally total around $40 billion. These Funds provide long-term equity financing to build and strengthen world-class companies. Apax Partners Funds invest in companies across its global sectors of Tech & Telecom, Retail & Consumer, Media, Healthcare and Financial & Business Services. For more information visit: http://www.apax.com.

About Yellow Media Inc.

Yellow Media Inc. (TSX: YLO) is Canada's #1 Internet company through its network of companies that include Yellow Pages Group, Trader Corporation and Canpages.

Yellow Media Inc. owns and operates some of Canada's leading properties and publications including Yellow Pages(TM) directories, YellowPages.ca(TM), Canada411.ca(TM), AutoTrader.ca(TM), Autos.ca, RedFlagDeals.com, and LesPAC.com. Its online destinations reach over 11M unique visitors monthly and its mobile applications for finding local businesses, deals and vehicles have been downloaded over 2M times. Yellow Media Inc. is also a leader in national digital advertising through Mediative, a digital advertising and marketing solutions provider to national agencies and advertisers. For more information, visit http://www.ypg.com.

Contacts:

Ben Harding
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7872 6401
email: ben.harding@apax.com

Todd Fogarty
Tel: +1 212 521 4854
email: todd-fogarty@kekst.com

SOURCE  Apax Partners

Apax Partners

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

Feature Phone Mobile App Company biNu Reaches 1 Million Unique Users in Less Than 6 Months

Cloud-based Mobile App Platform Brings Internet Services to 95% of the World's Mobile Phone Users Who Don't Have Smart Phones or PCs

SYDNEY, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Less than 6 months after launching its service, feature phone mobile app company biNu has reached 1 million unique users per month, with a current growth rate of over 40% month on month.

biNu provides simple, ultra-fast access to popular Internet services such as Google Search, Google Translate, Wordnik Dictionary, Wikipedia, News, Weather, Cricket & Soccer scores, exchange rates, mobile app stores as well as SMS services.

biNu's 1 million unique monthly users come from over 150 countries with top markets including India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, USA and Nigeria. This diverse popularity stems from biNu's ability to display content in any language on any handset with many popular services in Hindi, Tamil, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Chinese and other Asian languages.

New research from Asymco shows there are 3.5 billion mobile subscribers in emerging and developing nations without smart phones or mobile broadband. While the feature phones they use are data capable, it is not easy, fast or cheap to access Internet services. Even in the U.S., 72% of mobiles are feature phones.

Snaptu - acquired earlier this week by Facebook - shares biNu's focus of providing Internet services to the 95% of mobile users that don't use smart phones. In addition biNu offers an open developer platform (http://www.developer.binu.com) which means any organisation or developer can utilize the biNu platform to dramatically improve access to Internet based services for feature phone users.

"Facebook's acquisition of Snaptu highlights the strategic value of providing a much better way to deliver Internet services to 3.5 billion feature phone users. But you don't have to buy a company like Snaptu to do it," said Gour Lentell, CEO for biNu. "Our strategy is to provide an open development platform that companies and developers can use to deliver a more effective mobile Internet experience."

The biNu mobile app delivers ultra-fast, easy-to-use, multi-lingual Internet services to virtually any mobile phone, from mass-market feature phones through to Android smart phones, with Blackberry support coming soon.

The end-user biNu experience is 5-10 times faster - using much less bandwidth - compared with the standard browsing experience on 2G feature phones. There is minimal processing performed on the user's mobile device with 100% application processing performed on biNu's cloud-based servers.

To demonstrate the speed and ease of use of biNu, the company has created a video demonstration at http://www.binu.com/demo comparing the performance of a Google Search on biNu compared to Google Search in a standard mobile web browser.

Editorial Contact
David Sanday
Bowes Communications
+61 (0)2 9387 2333
david.sanday@bowespr.com

SOURCE  biNu Pty Ltd

biNu Pty Ltd

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

Innovative MMORTS, Dreamlords: Resurrection Launches

NEW YORK, March 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Free-to-Play Massively Multiplayer Real-Time Strategy Game Launch New
Era

    Paradox Interactive recently announced the launch of Dreamlords:
Resurrection, a Free-to-Play fantasy based Massively Multiplayer Online
Real-Time Strategy (MMORTS) game for the PC. The innovative online strategy
game brings players into a world where great armies and allies work together
to conquer an exciting, vibrant fantasy world. There are no fees to download
or play the game, which can be found at: http://www.dreamlords.com.

    A launch trailer is available at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRgEVEnmZ4w

    Dreamlords: Resurrection is powered by Paradox Connect, a platform that
adds community features, achievements and other features that enhance the
gameplay experience, replayability and connection to the game.

    About Dreamlords: Resurrection

    Dreamlords: Resurrection, developed by MMO studio Lockpick Entertainment,
is a unique mix of two genres - the Real-Time Strategy (RTS) and the
Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) - where the player takes on the role
of a Dreamlord. Through a combination of both long -term strategic planning
as well as intense real-time battles, Dreamlords must inspire and unite a
small group of followers into a battle-ready army ready to conquer land,
defend the populace against the Nightmares that roam the world, and band
together with other newly awakened Dreamlords.

    The inclusion of Cooperative Player-vs-Environment (PvE) play, allows for
even greater intensity as players team up with a friend to launch an assault
on the nightmares that haunt your people or attempt to slay one of the world
bosses.

   
    Features:

    - Free to play
    - Fast paced RTS action
    - Long term character progression and specialization
    - Advanced Empire management
    - Achievements and rewards
    - Clan based co-operation (Convergence)
    - Intense Player vs Player combat
    - Research new troops and technology
    - Pay Tribute to the gods in order to receive blessings and gifts
      from them

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Dreamlordsgame
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/Dreamlords
    Official Forums: http://para.do/fsrBuY

    About Paradox Connect

    Paradox Connect is the umbrella brand for all Paradox Interactive's
online activities and aims to give every Paradox player a stronger online
identity. Building on their large community, Paradox Connect will include
Paradox Achievements, integrate social media, downloadable content in various
formats and more. Paradox will also start publishing online games as part of
the Paradox Connect initiative.

    About Paradox Interactive

    Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading global developer and
publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy
catalog, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United
States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes originally
developed titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis,
Crusader Kings, Victoria and the Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as
publishing titles such as the Mount&Blade series, The Kings' Crusade, Majesty
2, Cities in Motion and Magicka. Paradox made an explosive entry onto
consoles during 2010 with the release of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild
West. For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxplaza.com and
follow http://www.facebook.com/ParadoxInteractive and
http://www.twitter.com/pdxinteractive

Source: Paradox Interactive

Press section: Download press assets directly from ftp://press:parapress@ftp.paradoxplaza.com/Dreamlords. We want to offer you the opportunity to check out the game with some premium items on your account, please get in touch and we'll setup your account with: - A month of premium access (includes exclusive traits and bonuses) - Gear for your Dreamlord and your units - 5,000 Tribute (in-game currency so you can try out the store and premium item purchasing). We can also send you additional codes to give to your readers. Just contact us and we will get the codes to you immediately. Thanks,
The Paradox Team. Contact: Sean Kauppinen, International Digital Entertainment Agency (IDEA), +1-415-299-2156, sean@ide-agency.com

Storage Hardware Manufacturer Qsan Technology and CCI Distribution Join Forces

Harrogate-based distributor adds Enterprise Class Storage Arrays to portfolio

HARROGATE, England, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CCI Distribution a niche player in systems storage and peripherals distribution announces its partnership with Qsan Technology. Qsan Technology is a global specialist in mid-tier Storage Arrays supporting 1GbE & 10GbE iSCSI, Fibre Channel & 6GB SAS based solutions. The solutions are feature rich including Best-in-Class Performance, Active-Active Controllers, Replication, Writable Snapshots, support for VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V and scalable up to 144TB, at a price point that gives budget holders a faster ROI versus traditional SAN vendors.

CCI Distribution is a leading VAD (Value Added Distributor) of Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solutions for SoHo and mid-market products. Adding Qsan Technology to its portfolio will allow CCI Distribution to offer greater mid-tier Storage & SAN solutions with industry leading performance and reliability to its existing and new Resellers.

Simon Atkinson, Business Development Manager at CCI Distribution, commented, "We needed to broaden our mid-tier storage offering for our customers. Qsan products allow us to offer our resellers resilient, robust, high performing SAN solutions that will give opportunities to open new markets and fit strained budgets. CCI Distribution are committed to helping vendors grow their brand awareness and reputation within the UK market. We have a number of strategic sales and marketing strategies to launch Qsan into key customers as well as our wider reseller and systems integration base."

Daniel Lin, Sales Director at Qsan Technology, said, "Our products are designed and positioned to respond to the storage technology trends and also customer demands. Qsan is uniquely positioned to embrace the booming iSCSI IP SAN market. Partnering with CCI was an important part of our go-to-market strategy."

About CCI:

CCI Distribution is a leading independent distributor of computer storage and peripherals to the consumer and business technology markets. It specialises in bringing the world's leading technology brands to the UK reseller market and is committed to helping vendors grow their brand awareness and reputation within the UK.

Headquartered in Harrogate, CCI has achieved significant growth since its formation in 1997. The company has been built on its impressive customer service record and ability to quickly embrace and adapt to changing market conditions, such as the rise of eCommerce and online trading.

CCI now offers more than 1,500 products from global manufacturers such as LG, Sony and Toshiba, while its customer portfolio includes leading retailers such as Amazon, Ebuyer and Maplins, as well as key B2B integrators and resellers including Dabs, Insight, Misco and Equanet.

Further information and news about CCI is available on their website: http://www.ccidistribution.co.uk/. You can also follow CCI on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn.

About Qsan Technology

Founded in 2004, Qsan Technology, Inc. is a company developing RAID controller focusing on iSCSI / IP SAN targeting at small and medium businesses worldwide. Qsan products are designed and positioned in the way to respond to the storage technology trend not only the latest standards (e.g. 10GbE iSCSI, SAS) but also customer requirements (e.g. business continuity). For more information, please visit http://www.QsanTechnology.com.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

SOURCE  Qsan Technology, Inc.

Qsan Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Nicole Yang of Qsan Technology, Inc., 1-866-2-7720-2118,  Nicole.Yang@Qsan.com.tw

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

Ashford University's Degree in Cognitive Studies Offers Students an Understanding of the Mind

BA in Cognitive Studies delivers broad-based education in mental function

SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University's Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Studies can provide students an expansive education in the behavior of the human brain and its processes, including the workings of learning, problem solving and decision making. The degree is also specifically designed to provide a stepping stone for students with plans to pursue teaching and graduate degrees.

The faculty at Ashford University, an academic institution owned by Bridgepoint Education (NYSE: BPI), crafted the BA in Cognitive Studies to deliver a far-reaching education in cognitive function, inclusive of mental developmental disciplines and with overviews of specific age groups such as children and the elderly. In part, its creation was in response to an increase in studies of the human brain and modern science's improved capacity to examine the organ.

"The College of Education at Ashford University is pleased to expand our program offerings to include Cognitive Studies," said Dr. Rebecca Wardlow, executive dean of the College of Education. "We have learned so much about how people learn, remember new information and process new experiences, and this degree program will explore this new information and apply it to effective teaching and learning in all educational settings."

The broad appeal and interdisciplinary nature of Ashford's Cognitive Studies degree allows it to support a wide variety of careers in both the public and private sectors, including the fields of education, healthcare, social work, counseling, mental welfare and career services.

Ashford's Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Studies is currently available online. This degree does not lead to licensure or certification of any kind.

About Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary education services focus on offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in such disciplines as business, education, psychology, social sciences and health sciences. Bridgepoint Education's regionally accredited academic institutions - Ashford University and University of the Rockies - deliver their programs online as well as at traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information about Bridgepoint Education, visit http://www.bridgepointeducation.com or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.668.2580.

About Ashford University

Founded in 1918, Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (http://www.ncahlc.org). The University offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa, campus. The University is known for its high quality yet highly affordable online and on-campus programs. For more information, please visit http://www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.

Contact: Shari Rodriguez, Associate Vice President of Public Relations
858.668.2580 - shari.rodriguez@bridgepointeducation.com

SOURCE  Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education

Web Site: http://www.ashford.edu/