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Cox Brings More Ease and Convenience to Customers With New Mobile App

Customers can schedule DVR recordings, check home voice mails and view TV listings

ATLANTA, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's busy world, Cox Communications is making it even easier to access entertainment and communication services from any location with new, easy-to-use features available to customers. Cox has launched Cox Mobile Connect, the company's new iPad®, iPhone® and Android(TM) app, giving Cox Advanced TV and Telephone customers the ability to control and manage Cox DVR and Telephone services, including:

    --  Schedule recordings "on-the-fly," anytime, anywhere
    --  View TV listings and home call logs
    --  Check voice mails and manage home phone call settings while away from
        home and PC
    --  Get help with common support issues instantly
    --  Receive weather alerts and school closings
    --  Easy access to Cox Communications' Facebook page

"Our customers are seeking more ways to access their Cox services," said Philip Nutsugah, Cox's vice president of product strategy and management. "Our new app, Cox Mobile Connect, gives our customers more ways to manage their Cox services when away from the home."

Available for iPad, iPhone and Android users, Cox Mobile Connect can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store or Android Market. Customers in select markets without a smart phone can access Remote Guide Access to program their DVR from a browser on the web or on any data capable mobile device. Customers simply log onto cox.com/mydvr and follow the instructions to program their DVR with Remote Guide Access. Customers do not need to be a Cox High Speed Internet subscriber to program via the web, however, customers must have a cox.net email to program via a mobile browser.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for six years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com

SOURCE  Cox Communications

Cox Communications

CONTACT: David Deliman, +1-404-269-7935, David.Deliman@cox.com

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

Aviat Networks and CLEAR TALK Now Deploying Eclipse(TM) Packet Node Platform to Meet Increasing Capacity Demands

Eclipse ODU 300, DAC GE3 and RAC 60 Elements Helping to Meet Subscriber Bandwidth Requirements Today and for the Foreseeable Future

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), a leader in wireless transmission solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with operator CLEAR TALK Wireless to deploy elements of its industry-leading Eclipse(TM) Packet Node microwave backhaul platform to meet subscriber and shared backhaul requirements now and for the foreseeable future. Based on the overall nodal flexibility of the Eclipse(TM) Packet Node platform, CLEAR TALK can obtain the critical throughput for its subscribers due to advanced Ethernet switching features and Advanced Coding and Modulation (ACM).

"Aviat Networks' reputation as a strong and responsive partner to mobile operator backhaul requirements coupled with their long history and experience as a US based microwave supplier, is why we decided they were the right solutions provider for our needs," says Glenn Ishihara, chief executive officer of CLEAR TALK Wireless. "We needed a solution that could meet our growing subscriber and shared backhaul requirements for mobile data demand and at the same time, provide a backhaul network solution open to wholesale opportunities for other service providers.  The Eclipse(TM) Packet Node provides an adaptable architecture that can change as our network needs change. Aviat Networks' equipment will be a critical part of our network modernization and capacity expansion project as we move forward with the launch of our multiple carrier shared backhaul network."

Started in 2010, CLEAR TALK's network project is slated to continue deployment throughout 2011 with no definite end date yet determined. Aviat Networks' technology solution consists of the Eclipse ODU 300 outdoor unit, the DAC GE3 module, which provides the most advanced Carrier Ethernet switch subsystem available in a microwave backhaul platform, and the RAC 60 module that enables ACM operation, a technique that improves the reliability of a point-to-point microwave link by automatically adjusting the modulation scheme in response to effects such as rain fade to maintain its operational status. Also use of ACM can save CLEAR TALK on operating expenses by engineering new links using channel bandwidths lower than would otherwise be needed and capital expenses by eliminating the need to resize antennas--and associated costs.

"Our partnership with CLEAR TALK enables the operator to quickly deploy next-generation backhaul into the field with our short lead times for the Eclipse(TM) Packet Node platform," says Shaun McFall, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Aviat Networks. "In addition, using elements of the platform such as the DAC GE3 and the RAC 60, their subscriber base can take advantage of a wireless infrastructure that offers higher capacities and cost savings through flexibility to add more capacity without having to license additional channels."

Aviat Networks will be at CTIA Wireless 2011 in Orlando, Fla., March 22-24. To arrange a meeting with one of our representatives, please visit http://bit.ly/gQ9OUI.

About Aviat Networks

Aviat Networks, Inc. is a leader in wireless transmission solutions. We apply innovation and IP networking expertise toward building a carrier class foundation for future mobile broadband networks. With more than 750,000 systems installed around the world, Aviat Networks has built a reputation as a leader in offering best-of-breed solutions including LTE-ready microwave backhaul and a complete portfolio of service and support options to public and private telecommunications operators worldwide. With a global reach and local presence in more than 46 countries, Aviat Networks works by the side of its customers allowing them to quickly and cost effectively seize new market and service opportunities. Aviat Networks, formerly Harris Stratex Networks Inc., is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and listed on NASDAQ (AVNW). For more information or to join the dialogue, please visit:

http://www.aviatnetworks.com

http://www.twitter.com/aviatnetworks

http://www.blog.aviatnetworks.com

http://www.youtube.com/aviatnetworks

About CLEAR TALK Wireless

CLEAR TALK Wireless operates under the basic principle that wireless phone and high-speed Internet should be simple and affordable--and everywhere. That's why we've been building mobile networks in underserved areas of the country since 1999. In the past 11 years, CLEAR TALK has built wireless networks in 17 different markets and constructed or acquired over 400 telecommunications sites. In just the last three years, CLEAR TALK has built over 250 communication sites and is today one of the largest tower owners in the U.S. Our network has expanded not only by organic growth but through roaming agreements with larger carriers. In the future, CLEAR TALK will continue to identify unserved and underserved markets where affordable service can provide much-needed voice and broadband options for our customers. For more information, visit http://cleartalk.net.

SOURCE  Aviat Networks

Aviat Networks

CONTACT: Cynthia Johnson of Aviat Networks, +1-408-550-3321, cynthia.johnson@aviatnet.com

Web Site: http://cleartalk.net

Ouku Android Tablet Made In China Tech From LightInTheBox.com

BEIJING, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Online retailer LightInTheBox.com has added a new Android Tablet (http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p166746.html) to its computer category.

The new Ouku Tab from LightInTheBox.com( http://www.lightinthebox.com ) is changing the way people look at China's low-cost tablet computers. The first generation Ouku Tab offers consumers a viable alternative to high priced tablets, without compromising quality, user experience or functionality.

Powered by Android 2.1, the Ouku Tab offers the stability and performance usually associated with more expensive tablet devices. Users can surf the web, watch videos, listen to music, read e-books, play games, send emails, check Facebook and stay up to date with Twitter, all for the price of a branded MP3 player. The Ouku Tab also utilizes 720p HD home theater playback, comes with a built in camera and unlike Apple's iPad, Ouku Tab supports Flash 10.1.

"Consumer response to this tablet has been excellent," says LightInTheBox.com Computer Category Manager Jack Robson. "Ouku Tab has exceeded expectations and is setting a new standard for low-cost tablet computers. When it comes to value I genuinely believe this tablet is unbeatable".

The Ouku Tab is available now on LightInTheBox.com.

About LightInTheBox.com

LightInTheBox.com is a leading global online distributor. It offers more than fifty thousand quality products to customers in more than 160 countries, and serves both individual and commercial customers.

LightInTheBox.com's website is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian.

Related Links

LightInTheBox.com http://www.lightinthebox.com/

Android Tablets: http://www.lightinthebox.com/wholesale-Android-Tablets_c4781

Cortex A8 Tablet: http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p165566.html

Fly Touch 2: http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p161027.html

SOURCE  LightInTheBox.com

LightInTheBox.com

CONTACT: Steven Lin, LightInTheBox.com at +86-10-5908-0008 or stevenlin@lightinthebox.com

Web Site: http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p161027.html

PopCap Discounts All Games for iPhone/iPad, Donates Sales to Japan Earthquake Relief

48-Hour Sale Starts Tomorrow; All PopCap Proceeds Go To Earthquake-Stricken Japan Via Red Cross Donation

SEATTLE and DUBLIN, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced that it is discounting the prices of the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad adaptations of all of its games including Bejeweled®, Bookworm®, Chuzzle®, Peggle® and Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for 48 hours to raise funds for earthquake-stricken Japan. Partnering with the Red Cross, PopCap will donate all of its revenues from the sale, which begins Saturday, March 19 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and ends at midnight PDT on Sunday, March 20. The price of each iPhone and iPod touch title is reduced to US99 cents during that time, while the iPad adaptations are reduced to US$1.99. Consumers can purchase the games via the Apple App Store or by going to PopCap.com.

"We recently opened an office in Tokyo, and while our Japan-based employees are safe and uninjured, we understand countless others in Japan need food, shelter, and medical attention," said Ellen Marett, Senior Director of Workforce Culture at PopCap. "Given that Plants vs. Zombies reached #1 on the iPhone and iPad sales charts in Japan, it seemed like the most appropriate game to feature in this fundraising campaign."

About PopCap

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

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

SOURCE  PopCap

PopCap

CONTACT: North America, Garth Chouteau, +1-415-602-8147, garth@popcap.com, or International, Cathy Orr, +353 1 646 8107, corr@popcap.com, both of PopCap

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

PopCap Discounts All Games for iPhone/iPad, Donates Sales to Japan Earthquake Relief

SEATTLE and DUBLIN, March 18, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - 48-Hour Sale Starts Tomorrow; All PopCap Proceeds Go To
Earthquake-Stricken Japan Via Red Cross Donation

    PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced that
it is discounting the prices of the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad adaptations
of all of its games including Bejeweled(R), Bookworm(R), Chuzzle(R),
Peggle(R) and Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for 48 hours to raise funds for
earthquake-stricken Japan. Partnering with the Red Cross, PopCap will donate
all of its revenues from the sale, which begins Saturday March 19 at 12:01
a.m. PDT and ends at midnight PDT on Sunday March 20. The price of each
iPhone and iPod touch title is reduced to US99 cents during that time, while
the iPad adaptations are reduced to US$1.99. Consumers can purchase the games
via the Apple App Store or by going to PopCap.com.

    "We recently opened an office in Tokyo, and while our Japan-based
employees are safe and uninjured, we understand countless others in Japan
need food, shelter, and medical attention," said Ellen Marett, Senior
Director of Workforce Culture at PopCap. "Given that Plants vs. Zombies
reached #1 on the iPhone and iPad sales charts in Japan, it seemed like the
most appropriate game to feature in this fundraising campaign."

    About PopCap

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

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

   
    PR Contacts:

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

Source: PopCap Games International

PR Contacts: Cathy Orr, corr@popcap.com, +353-1-646-8107

PixelOptics Officially Launches emPower! Electronic Eyeglasses at Vision Expo East

NEW YORK, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an award-winning preview at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, PixelOptics today announced the formal introduction of emPower!, the world's first electronically-focusing prescription eyewear, at Vision Expo East in New York this week.       

"The introduction of emPower! marks a turning point in the evolution of vision technology," said Ron Blum, President and CEO of PixelOptics.  "With the ability to substantially reduce or eliminate the perceived distortion and other limitations associated with traditional progressive lenses, emPower! places control of your vision back in the hands of the consumer,  providing a level of vision clarity and comfort never experienced before in the correction of presbyopia."

Beginning in May 2011, in a partnership with Aspex Eyewear and Panasonic Healthcare Co., LTD, the emPower! eyeglasses will be available in the Southeastern U.S., and then will be rolled out across the country by the end of 2011.  Panasonic will manufacture the electronic lens blanks, leveraging the company's expertise and heritage in LCD technology.  The electronic frames, produced by Aspex Eyewear, will be available in a fashion collection of 12 styles, including multiple color options.  The consumer will have 36 different electronic frames to choose from.

emPower! represents the most significant technological advance in prescription eyewear in the last 50 years. The world's first electronic corrective eyeglasses, emPower! features the most advanced consumer electronics innovations available today, including composite lenses with a thin transparent  liquid crystal layer, microchips, micro-machine accelerometers and miniature rechargeable batteries. 

emPower! eyeglasses have the same weight, feel and look of  regular, high-fashion eyewear. The microchip, micro-accelerometers, and miniature batteries are hidden inside the temples of the eyeglass frames.  The transparent liquid crystal layer in each lens is able to electronically change and activate the near focus lens only when needed with no moving parts and without making a sound.  emPower! allows for seeing clearly at all distances; far, near and in between. Wearers can operate the glasses in three different modes: manual on, automatic and manual off.   emPower! is shock resistant and waterproof. One charge of the battery allows for two to three days of operation. 

About PixelOptics: Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, PixelOptics is committed to "transformational innovation" in the spectacle lens industry.  The company's focus is on improving and elevating the current standard of vision correction by inventing, developing and marketing a wide range of innovative new products based on dynamic focusing lenses, innovative lens design technologies, and composite optics. PixelOptics is dedicated to helping consumers see better and more comfortably, while at the same time helping the vision care industry to grow. For additional information please visit: http://www.pixeloptics.com.

    Contact:  Michael Goodwin
              Makovsky + Company
              212-508-9639
              mgoodwin@makovsky.com

SOURCE  PixelOptics

PixelOptics

CONTACT: Michael Goodwin, Makovsky + Company, +1-212-508-9639, mgoodwin@makovsky.com

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

Dreampark Middleware Chosen Again to Replace Competitor's Solution

NORRKOPING, Sweden, March 18, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Dreamgallery(TM) Chosen by Alcom as Replacement Middleware

    Dreampark, one of the leading IPTV middleware providers on the European
market, today announced a new customer in Finland, Alcom, the leading IPTV
operator on Aland. Alcom is swapping out a competitor's middleware solution
and replacing it with the Dreampark Dreamgallery(TM) middleware.

    Alcom, had high demands for performance and user experience that wasn't
being matched in their current middleware solution. Dreamgallery(TM) allows
Alcom to focus on delivering a fast and feature-rich service to their
customers with no disruption while securing the traffic through Alcom's own
backbone system.

    "We turned to Dreampark in order to help us deliver a superior end-user
experience and the flexibility to quickly and easily add new innovative
services for subscribers is key," says Conny Rosenberg, CEO of Alcom.
"Dreampark has a wealth of experience within the IPTV field and we believe
they can exceed our expectations."

    "We take pride of the fact that yet another operator has chosen Dreampark
and we are confident this partnership will successfully achieve Alcom's goal
in delivering a great user experience to their IPTV customers," says Per
Skyttvall, CEO at Dreampark. "The announcement of another change out customer
in the Scandinavian region is significant for Dreampark because it further
strengthens the growth of the company and the position as a leader in
Europe."

    About Dreampark

    Dreampark delivers TV on Your Terms. Dreampark's Dreamgallery(TM) is the
most deployed IPTV middleware in Europe on any platform and any environment -
cable, terrestrial or IPTV. Dreampark's Dreamgallery maximizes operator
flexibility and performance by taking advantage of the powers of open
standards, such as HTML and SVG, to give operators full control of their TV
portals for customization and regionalization. For more information, please
visit http://www.dreampark.com.

    About Alands Datakommunikation AB

    Alands Datakommunikation AB (Alcom) supplies Broadband Internet access
and IPTV services to residential and business customers on the Aland Islands,
as well as supplying these services to ISPs in neighbouring regions. Being an
early adopter of new technology, Alcom was one of the first ISPs in Europe to
offer DSL Internet access (1999), High speed ADSL2 (2003) and IPTV services
(2004). For more information, please visit http://www.alcom.ax

   
    Media Contacts:
    ink Communications
    Jennifer Hicks
    +31(20)7084700
    jennifer@theinkstudio.com

    Alex Crabb
    +1-617-477-6885 ext. 1
    alex@theinkstudio.com

Source: Dreampark

Media Contacts: ink Communications, Jennifer Hicks, +31(20)7084700, jennifer@theinkstudio.com; Alex Crabb, +1-617-477-6885 ext. 1, alex@theinkstudio.com

GameTech International Announces the Debut of SLINGO® Jokers Wild on the GameTech EDGE Bingo System(TM) at Mohawk Bingo Palace

RENO, Nev., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GameTech International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMTC), a leading supplier of electronic bingo equipment and video lottery terminals, announced today that Mohawk Bingo Palace is the first in the world to offer SLINGO® Jokers Wild, which is a bingo version of Classic SLINGO® designed to bring new excitement to the classic game of session bingo. Mohawk Bingo Palace, located in Hogansburg, New York, is now operating the latest version of the GameTech EDGE Bingo System(TM), which allows them to offer electronic and paper versions of SLINGO® Jokers Wild.

This is the first in a series of Slingo® branded bingo games currently in development by GameTech International. Commenting on GameTech's launch of the SLINGO® Jokers Wild game, Rich Roberts, CEO of Slingo, Inc., stated, "The core Slingo game is the perfect complement to expand the world of bingo entertainment. Everyone at Slingo, Inc. is extremely excited about the partnership with GameTech and the potential for the Slingo brand to tap into a new community."

GameTech's decision to debut SLINGO® Jokers Wild on the GameTech EDGE Bingo System(TM) at Mohawk Bingo Palace was made based on Mohawk Bingo Palace's leading edge approach to managing a 620 seat bingo hall, and, GameTech's strong relationship with both the bingo hall and its distributor, Ralston Supply Center, Inc. Mohawk Bingo Palace is utilizing GameTech's integrated modules to manage its bingo sales, bingo game, inventory control, secured money management, auditing, and reporting as well as bingo player tracking and loyalty marketing activities for bingo play. Mohawk Bingo Palace was also among the first in the world to premiere GameTech's newest wireless hand held electronic bingo device - the GameTech Explorer(TM).

John MacClain, General Manager of Mohawk Bingo Palace, commented, "Innovation and new technology is something that keeps today's bingo player engaged and excited. Being first to market in the implementation of all of GameTech's bingo solutions will grow our business and help us become New York's best bingo hall. Mohawk Bingo Palace is preparing to celebrate our 26th Anniversary with a High Stakes session. We plan to use SLINGO® Jokers Wild to help set the stage for our $100,000 event on May 1st."

"We are excited to be a partner with Mohawk Bingo Palace in our first efforts to bring a well-known, powerfully branded product into the traditional bingo market," said Steve Smallman, Executive Vice President for Product, Sales and Marketing. "SLINGO® Jokers Wild adds the appealing element of extra chances to daub numbers and win faster when jokers are hit on each column of a bingo card and a super joker that plays on any square of the bingo card. When a player bingos on SLINGO® Jokers Wild, the thrill of winning is intensified on the Explorer(TM) device with its racing LED lights, sound, and exciting animation."

GameTech International, Inc. is in the business of designing, manufacturing, and marketing computerized bingo and gaming equipment, systems, and services. Under the GameTech® product brand the company provides electronic bingo systems and equipment, and is an innovator in advanced wireless gaming applications and devices. Under the Summit Gaming(TM) product brand the Company provides video lottery terminal devices, gaming equipment, and related software and content. GameTech International, Inc. serves customers in more than forty U.S. States, Canada, Japan, Norway, Philippines, and the United Kingdom. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.

"Slingo" is a registered trademark of Slingo, Inc. Slingo, Inc. develops and licenses the intellectual property for the Slingo® brand of games. As a digital interactive entertainment company and thought-leader in the casual games industry, Slingo Inc. licenses to partners world-wide for use with: free online game sites, downloadable games, lottery tickets, casino slot machines, casino table games, a television game show, interactive television, mobile phone games, and most digital interactive mediums. People can play games including Slingo and other original free online games as well as join the social networking community and enter sweepstakes for a chance to win cash prizes by visiting - http://www.slingo.com

See what Slingo casino games are available at a casino near you by visiting - http://www.slingogaming.com

SOURCE  GameTech International, Inc.

GameTech International, Inc.

CONTACT: Rhae Testa of GameTech International, Inc., +1-775-850-6111

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

VimpelCom Receives Key Regulatory Approvals for Combination With Wind Telecom S.p.A.

AMSTERDAM and NEW YORK, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VimpelCom Ltd. ("VimpelCom" or the "Company") (NYSE: VIP) announced today that it has received all the necessary regulatory approvals needed to complete the combination of VimpelCom and Wind Telecom S.p.A. ("Wind Telecom") (the "Transaction").

Final approvals have now been received from the Italian Antitrust Authority, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, the Competition Commission of Pakistan and the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority.  The completion of the Transaction remains subject to certain other conditions precedent, such as receipt of funds to finance the Transaction.

Confirmation of these regulatory approvals will allow the Company to proceed without delay to finalize its combination with Wind Telecom, which is expected to occur in the first half of 2011.

Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements

This announcement contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts.  Any statement in this announcement that expresses or implies VimpelCom's intentions, beliefs, expectations or predictions (and the assumptions underlying them) is a forward-looking statement.  Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, risks related to the timing or ultimate completion of the Transaction; the possibility that expected benefits may not materialize as expected; that, prior to the completion of the Transaction, VimpelCom's business or Wind Telecom's business may not perform as expected due to uncertainty; that the parties are unable to successfully implement integration strategies or otherwise realize the synergies anticipated for the Transaction; the possibility that Telenor may succeed in the arbitration against the Company and Altimo or bring other legal challenge (including requests for injunctive relief) against the Company, its officers or directors and/or Altimo in respect of its claims to pre-emptive rights or otherwise; and other risks and uncertainties that are beyond the parties' control.  If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Certain other risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risk factors described in VimpelCom's proxy statement furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under cover of Form 6-K on February 15, 2011, VimpelCom's registration statement on Form F-4 filed with the SEC, OJSC VimpelCom's public filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009, and other public filings made by the VimpelCom with the SEC, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. The forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of the date hereof, and VimpelCom expressly disclaim any obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statements made herein due to the occurrence of events after the issuance of this announcement.

SOURCE  VimpelCom Ltd.

VimpelCom Ltd.

CONTACT: Investor Relations: Alexey Subbotin, VimpelCom, Investor_Relations@vimpelcom.com, +31 20 79 77 200, +7 495 974 58 88, http://www.vimpelcom.com; Media and Public Relations, Elena Prokhorova, VimpelCom, eeprokhorova@beeline.ru, +7 495 725 07 08; Financial Dynamics: UK: +44 (0) 20 7269 7180, US: +1-212-850-5723

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

Free Training Aimed at Reducing Health Disparities and Empowering Members Offered at no Additional Cost by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Community health workers training course available at http://www.fairhealthtogether.com

ATLANTA, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) is offering a web-based course at no additional cost, for community health workers in an effort to help reduce health disparities and empower patients. This course gives these important community resources tools to help patients communicate better with their doctors and more effectively navigate the healthcare system. This course is available in both English and Spanish.

"We know that miscommunications sometimes occur between doctors and patients, especially when they don't share the same cultural background," said Grace Ting, BCBSGa's parent company's director of health equity and cultural and linguistic programs. "In those situations, there is the potential that patients and doctors aren't getting the right information from each other so that patients receive the best care."

Minorities face significantly more difficulties in communicating with physicians than whites, according to The Commonwealth Fund 2001 Health Care Quality Survey. Thirty-three percent of Hispanics reported having one or more communication issues with their physicians, compared with 27 percent of Asians, 23 percent of African Americans and 16 percent of whites.

"While many cross-cultural communication training programs exist for physicians and other health care professionals, there are few, if any, resources like this that directly impact and empower the patient," said Dr. Joseph Betancourt, director of The Disparities Solutions Center for Massachusetts General Hospital. "This is important because an engaged and informed patient is an empowered patient who is likely to benefit more fully from what the health care system has to offer."

The hour-long Guiding Patients to Better HealthCare training course developed by BCBSGa's parent company, is aimed at health educators, such as nurses, certified patient educators, patient navigators, patient advocates, community health workers, and promotores del salud who often spend more time with patients and might be in a better position to influence how they work with their physician.

One interactive component of the training focuses on role-playing between a doctor and a patient who is trying to work out how she can better control her diabetes. The goal of the role-playing exercise is to help the educator encourage the patient to successfully convey to her doctor the importance of her family's support in everyday decisions, such as preparing healthy foods that they will also eat.

"Different cultures view the role of family and community differently," said Ting. "In typical culture in the U.S., adult patients generally make their own medical and healthcare decision whereas someone from another culture might look more to their family and their community for help in making a healthcare decision. Healthcare providers may get frustrated if they don't understand this dynamic and the importance that others may play in helping to make these decisions."

In some cultures, showing respect may mean not asking questions of people who are seen as experts or in positions of authority, such as doctors. As a result, some patients may be uncomfortable asking their doctors questions that could be important to their successful medical treatment. The course offers communication tips to help patients share important medical and family concerns with the doctor.

The course also provides a facilitator's guide that helps the health educator deliver the content to patients, including worksheets that can help patients prepare for visits to their doctors. Other worksheets help patients understand their rights within the health care process and provide them information on where they can go to find out more about particular conditions and diseases.

"We are pleased to provide this course as part of our mission to improve the health of our communities," said Morgan Kendrick, BCBSGa president. "The course represents the cornerstone of our company's public health policy strategy to help reduce health disparities and support patient empowerment and proactive medical consumerism."

To access the course, go to http://www.fairhealthtogether.com, choose Georgia from the state pull-down menu under 'Providers,' and then click the 'Training' tab.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association® . The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.  Additional information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia is available at http://www.bcbsga.com. Also, follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/healthjoinin, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HealthJoinInBCBSGa, visit our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/healthjoinin or check out the Our Health Connects Us campaign site at http://connects.bcbsga.com/.

SOURCE  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

CONTACT: Cheryl Monkhouse, +1-404-210-1362; Lori McLaughlin, +1-317-488-6898

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

FiberMedia Celebrates Unveiling of Two Data Centers in the New York Metro Area

FiberMedia celebrates Secaucus, NJ and Chappaqua, NY datacenters at an exclusive unveiling event in Manhattan.

SECAUCUS, N.J., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FiberMedia, a leading New Jersey and New York data center operator announces the unveiling of two state-of-the-art data center facilities; Secaucus, NJ and Chappaqua, NY.  The significant enhancements to these facilities bring FiberMedia's total data center footprint in the New York Metro area to over 130,000 square feet across five strategically placed facilities.

FiberMedia's two new facilities will be unveiled at a launch event on April 7th on the Andaz Wall Street Hotel's Rooftop Terrace. The event will be a 'Night to Remember' offering breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline while enjoying industry hobnobbing, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.

FiberMedia's carrier neutral data centers support a full range of services including highly reliable colocation, private data center suites, business continuity office suites and managed services with access to network connectivity options from multiple providers.  In addition, its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions enable cost-effective cloud networking solutions that provide virtualized bandwidth, colocation, storage and back-up facilities, on-demand.

"FiberMedia is known for its innovation and customer service while providing clients with the utmost security, redundancy and resiliency to protect and maintain mission-critical data.  This event showcases our continued commitment to state-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled customer service," says Michael Bucheit, CEO of FiberMedia. "Our Secaucus and Westchester datacenters further provide managed services and infrastructure-on-demand solutions that complement our core collocation offering to companies across many industries including finance, healthcare, manufacturing and technology."

Located less than ten minutes from Manhattan, the 35,000 square foot Secaucus facility offers a full-suite of comprehensive services and solutions. Customers can gain access to multiple networks, high-speed Internet and an array of peering partners while experiencing uninterruptible power supported through a stringent N+1/2N design that includes fully conditioned electrical feeds served from two utility substations.

The Westchester facility located in Chappaqua, NY is located on the former campus of Reader's Digest. This high-security facility is on a gated and protected campus and offers redundant interconnectivity with all of FiberMedia's New York Metro datacenter facilities.  By connecting its facilities, FiberMedia's leading cloud platform delivers the ideal on-demand infrastructure and storage solutions for small, medium and large enterprise businesses.

FiberMedia also owns and operates datacenters in Jersey City, NJ, Brooklyn, NY, New York City and Cleveland, OH.  All of facilities are SAS70 Type 2 and are fully staffed with a customer support teams that proactively monitor equipment 24x7x365.

To learn more about FiberMedia, visit http://www.FiberMedia.net, or email sales AT fibermedia.net.  To RSVP to 'A Night to Remember,' or schedule a datacenter tour, visit http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?445798.

About FiberMedia

FiberMedia (http://www.fibermedia.net) is a privately held, shareholder-operated company known for its innovation and customer responsiveness. The company's data centers are network neutral and offer a large array of different network providers to meet the needs of today's technology-driven companies. The company provides New York and New Jersey data center locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Secaucus, Jersey City, Westchester and Cleveland. For over 10 years, FiberMedia has offered customized solutions through its dedicated sales engineers, design/build team, and 24/7 customer service.

SOURCE  FiberMedia

FiberMedia

CONTACT: Scott Gardner, +1-919-522-1831, sgardner@newmediaadvisors.com, http://www.newmediaadvisors.com, for FiberMedia

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

Magellan Introduces a New Member to the eXplorist Outdoor GPS Family - The Magellan® eXplorist® 610

The Magellan® eXplorist® 610 GPS Receiver Provides Essential Outdoor Navigation for Canada

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan, a pioneering GPS brand, today announced the introduction of the Magellan eXplorist 610 GPS receiver with Summit Series topographic maps of Canada preloaded.  The eXplorist 610 GPS receiver is a power-packed, waterproof, and rugged handheld GPS designed for essential outdoor navigation.

The newest addition to the eXplorist family of dedicated outdoor GPS receivers, the eXplorist 610 provides unparalleled outdoor navigation. Find your way using the 1:50,000 scale topographic map of Canada or the World Edition map that includes coverage of more than 200 countries.  Create waypoints, record tracks, and route from point to point. Download up to 10,000 paperless geocache GPX files. Review your trip statistics with more that 30 navigational data fields. Powered by two AA batteries, the device will last up to 16 hours under normal conditions. To help conserve power, use the suspend mode to turn off the device, but maintain GPS tracking.

Feature rich and innovative, the eXplorist 610 combines high sensitivity GPS reception with easy to read mapping, accurate navigation, and experience recording capabilities. The integrated 3.2 mega-pixel camera, microphone, and speaker enable outdoor enthusiasts to record geo-tagged pictures, voice notes, and video footage. Combined with a GPS track log, the eXplorist 610 allows you to create a complete geographic and multimedia record of each outdoor adventure. Relive the journey on the device, on your computer, or share with others on your favorite social network!

Simple to use and customizable, the combination of a sunlight readable touch screen, the 4-Corners user interface, and convenient hard buttons makes the eXplorist 610 one of the easiest to use handheld GPS receivers. Tap the map screen to reveal the 4-Corner user interface. Select from a navigational dashboard, the OneTouch(TM) favorites menu, the main menu and a contextual options menu. Additionally, two customizable hard buttons are located on the side. Quickly mark a waypoint and activate the camera or change to your preferred feature!

The eXplorist 610 provide convenience, reliability, and personalization in the palm of your hand.

The eXplorist 610 has a suggested retail price of $479.99 and is available at Le Baron Outdoor Products and other fine retailers.

Units for review can be obtained by emailing rfinelli@magellangps.com.

For optional accessories, visit http://www.magellangps.com.

About MiTAC Digital Corporation

MiTAC Digital Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series portable car navigation, Outdoor and Mobile navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com.

2011 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, RoadMate, QuickSpell, Triton are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and OneTouch,  is a trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC Digital Corp. Apple, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Navteq On Board is a trademark of Navteq Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    CONTACT:
    --------
    Raphel Finelli
    Senior Public Relations
     Manager
    408-250-1778
    rfinelli@magellangps.com

SOURCE  Magellan

Magellan

CONTACT: Raphel Finelli, Senior Public Relations Manager of Magellan, +1-408-250-1778, rfinelli@magellangps.com

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

Prolamsa USA Introduces ProLink(TM) New Online Customer Information System

HOUSTON, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolamsa USA announced today that ProLink(TM), it's new online Customer Information System, is now operational and ready for customer use.

ProLink allows customers to: place orders; track and check order status; review rolling schedules; print mill test reports and bills of lading; check invoices, payment status and other financial information and; review technical and product information -- instantly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (24/7/365).

ProLink can be accessed through computers, laptops, BlackBerrys, iPads and other mobile devices.

Jean-Marie Diederichs, Prolamsa USA's general manager, said that it is Prolamsa's goal to provide customers all of the information they need, instantly. "We want our customers to have instant access to all the information they need, wherever and whenever they want it," he said.

ProLink is one of the most complete customer information systems available today, Mr. Diederichs emphasized. "Our system is very customer-friendly. Customers can enter and track orders using their own internal codes, or attach supporting documents, such as purchase orders or photos to help them identify orders," he explained. "ProLink is an innovative, flexible system that our customers will find easy-to-use."

For more information about ProLink, contact Prolamsa USA at:  281-494-0900, or go to sales@prolamsausa.com.

Prolamsa began operating in 1954 and started producing tubular shapes, now the company's primary product, in 1961. Prolamsa produces and sells a wide range of structural and mechanical tubing, metal building components and shapes, and a variety of steel parts and components throughout North America. The company also offers primered and coated products, as well as a variety of value-added services, such as: cut-to-length sections, laser cutting, forming, bending, welding, deburring and scarfing.

SOURCE  Prolamsa USA

Prolamsa USA

CONTACT: Jean-Marie Diederichs, +1-281-494-0900, or Bob Toothman, Strategic Images, +1-412-391-1469

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

Pearson Releases eText for iPad App for Higher Education MyLabs/Mastering Programs

Registered MyLabs/Mastering users can access companion eTexts on Apple iPad

BOSTON, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson, the world's leading learning company, today announced its new eText app for the Apple iPad, giving registered users of Pearson's MyLabs/Mastering online homework and tutorial programs another option for accessing their companion eText.

Pearson's free eText for iPad app presents digital content in the same high resolution as on a computer, even when pages are zoomed, and displays perfect fidelity to the print book. Students can easily add their own personalization (notes, highlights, bookmarks) while working on their iPads and then access it later on their Mac or PC.

Many of Pearson's most popular MyLabs/Mastering companion eTexts are now available via the eText app, and are being enhanced to include full motion video, audio passages, web links, assessment items and other forms of rich media. Pearson plans to make all of its recent and new eText titles associated with the MyLabs/Mastering programs available on the iPad. A list of the available titles can be found at http://www.pearsonhighered.com/etextforipad/

"At Pearson, we are committed to increasing access, achievement and affordability in education. Devices like the iPad, with its ability to further personalize students' learning, present new opportunities to improve performance and retention. Our new eText app harnesses these capabilities to provide students with a more interactive and enriched learning experience," said Peter Chapman, eBook Program Director at Pearson.

Pearson's eText app is available free of charge from the Apple iTunes App store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pearson-etext/id410315894?mt=8.

The eText app is the latest addition to Pearson's global digital and mobile learning initiatives. Pearson has more than 100 apps for learners of all ages, including the popular AlgebraPrep and the GrammarPrep app series.

Pearson's MyLabs/Mastering programs have changed the way millions of students learn around the globe and have proven effective at helping colleges and universities improve student performance and lower costs. Available in a range of subjects from developmental skills for math, reading and writing to the sciences, economics and IT training, the MyLabs/Mastering programs personalize learning, with tutorials that provide instant feedback and targeted help. Students learn at their own pace, while instructors can monitor progress and communicate privately with their students online.

About Pearson

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global reach and market leading businesses in education, business and consumer publishing (NYSE: PSO).

Media Contact: Susan Aspey, susan(dot)aspey(at)pearson(dot)com or (800) 745-8489

SOURCE  Pearson

Pearson

CONTACT: Susan Aspey, Pearson, susan(dot)aspey(at)pearson(dot)com, +1-800-745-8489

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

ViXS Showcases the Future of Media at CCBN2011 with an Array of Consumer Electronics Innovations

Experience the Connected Digital Home delivered by ViXS' Smart Processing Solutions

TORONTO, March 17 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of smart network multimedia processors that enable a rich video entertainment experience, invites you to experience the latest in our digital media technologies at the China Content Broadcasting Network Exhibition - CCBN2011 - in Beijing between March 23rd and 25th. The conference is the largest broadcasting technology and equipment expo in the Asia-Pacific region. It attracts more than 1,000 exhibitors and 85,000 visitors from more than 30 countries.

Come experience how the next generation multimedia processors by ViXS are enabling the new era of connected digital homes. Key to this new era in digital media will be advanced transcoding and media processing. At CCBN, ViXS will be showcasing the XCode(R) 5190 - our latest dense transcoder that can transcode up to six HD streams simultaneously. This industry-leading dense transcoding multimedia processor has obtained broad industry acceptance, and is being deployed in Asia as well as the rest of the world.

Many of ViXS other leading-edge solutions will be demonstrated at our booth at CCBN, including:

        -   The XCode(R) 4210, an advanced set-top box, Blu-ray and Smart TV
            multimedia processor, featuring a high level of concurrency,
            including: transcoding, dual HD display, advanced networking, 3D TV
            and 3D graphics.
        -   Turn-key Blu-ray player & recorder solution including multi-view
            coding (MVC) 3D TV Playback
        -   Smart TV Reference Design/Android(TM) OS Platform
        -   Over-the-top and content mobility solutions to address anytime,
            anywhere entertainment including streaming to iPADs(R), tablets and
            other mobile devices.
        -   Leading China iPanel middleware integration on XCode(R) 4210
        -   XCode(R)Pro encoder solution for the Broadcast & Professional markets
        -   Complete Xtensiv(TM) software stack for quick time-to-market

About ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices.

ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs, Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment OEMs.

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has filed more than 275 patents worldwide with over 85 patents being issued to date. Listed for four years running as one of Deloitte's fastest growing North American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of multimedia products.

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: http://www.vixs.com.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

iPad is trademark of Apple.

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

CONTACT: Janet Craig, Tel: (647) 260-2056, E-mail: jcraig@vixs.com

OnStar FMV: Retail Product Gets New Name and Performance Upgrade

Free external microphone provides best-in-class audio quality

DETROIT, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --OnStar's new retail product will be called OnStar FMV and include an external microphone for best-in-class voice quality comparable to the aftermarket Bluetooth speakerphones and OnStar systems integrated into new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac cars, trucks and crossovers.

OnStar FMV, an abbreviation of For My Vehicle, will bring the industry-leading safety, security and convenience of OnStar to 90 million vehicles already on the road when it goes on sale for $299 this summer.

OnStar FMV offers the same core features that have made OnStar the most trusted and popular safety, security and communications service for more than 6 million subscribers.

Automatic Crash Response, triggered by an accelerometer in the OnStar FMV mirror, connects the vehicle to a trained OnStar emergency advisor in the event of a crash. The advisor can provide the exact location of the crash to emergency responders using the mirror's GPS location, even if the vehicle's occupants are unable to respond.

Turn-by-Turn navigation, OnStar's most-popular service, is accessible with a press of OnStar's blue button. The driver asks the advisor for directions for a specific address or location, such as a gas station or restaurant. Directions are downloaded to OnStar FMV, which provides spoken turn-by-turn instructions to the destination.

Security services include Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, which also uses OnStar FMV's global positioning satellite location. Roadside assistance is a blue button push away. A red button is for emergency assistance or situations such as witnessing a collision or a crime in progress.

OnStar FMV provides two choices for hands-free calling: through the OnStar service itself, or through a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone. The external microphone, which tucks neatly into the roofline or above the overhead console, gives the best-possible voice quality - while the driver keeps hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. The external microphone replaces an embedded microphone in the original design. 

The roster of vehicle makes and models compatible with OnStar FMV continues to grow. OnStar has now validated 90 million vehicles manufactured in the last 10 years as compatible with OnStar FMV - up from 55 million when the product was announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January.

"OnStar FMV meets the same rigorous standards for safety, reliability and performance we've developed in 15 years of producing and perfecting OnStar for GM vehicles," said Greg Ross, vice president of Business Extensions at OnStar. "Drivers of Fords, Toyotas and other vehicles now have the unique 'blue button' OnStar experience that brings together the best of technology with the best of person-to-person customer service."

OnStar is continuing to actively recruit retailers to carry OnStar FMV, which will sell for $299.  Installation, which consists of replacing the existing rearview mirror with the OnStar FMV, is expected to take less than an hour and cost less than $100. A range of service plans will be available for OnStar FMV, starting at $18.95 a month or $199 a year.

For more information on OnStar FMV, visit http://www.onstar.com.

About OnStar

OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of connected safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and advanced information technology. Currently available on more than 40 MY 2011 GM models, OnStar soon will be available for installation on most other vehicles already on the road through local electronics retailers, including Best Buy. OnStar safely connects its more than six million subscribers, in the U.S., Canada and China, in ways never thought possible. OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is a recipient of the 2010 Edison Award for Best New Product in the technology category. More information about OnStar can be found at http://www.onstar.com.

SOURCE  General Motors

General Motors

CONTACT: Vijay Iyer, +1-313-665-5751, vijay.iyer@onstar.com, or Rebecca White, +1-313-667-0784, rebecca.white@onstar.com, both of OnStar Communications

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

Playa Games Launches a New Browser Game With Revolutionary Graphic Quality

HAMBURG, Germany, March 17, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     The Hamburg-based browser games developer and publisher Playa Games GmbH
(http://www.playa-games.com) announces the launch of the open beta of its new
browser game "BloodGame", a role-playing game featuring a sinister vampire
setting. According to CEO Hannes Beuck, "BloodGame" surpasses previous
browser games with its revolutionary graphics quality and twisting story.
With the launch of "Blood Game", the company expects to double the number of
currently 10 million players to 20 million in the coming months.

    In the last financial year, Playa Games reported a growth in players and
revenue of 1,000%. "The continuing rapid growth of the number of players in
our industry guarantees lasting success," said Beuck. "However, the type of
user also plays a role. We focus on markets with players who are loyal to
high-quality browser games and willing to reward quality with in-game
purchases. Not just the quantity but also the quality of the gaming community
is relevant for the future of the games industry."

    The developer of milestone browser games "Shakes & Fidget" and
"SoccerStar" aims to take browser games to a higher level with every new
game. For Playa Games the key to its success comes from consistently
leveraging its team know-how efficiently. "We have a highly experienced and
motivated development team. Their high commitment makes it possible to meet
our quality demands and to develop next-generation browser games," said
Beuck. The high level of quality is not limited to the graphics; the German
BloodGame version also features character speech by the German voice artists
for famous Hollywood films such as "The King's Speech", "Mission Impossible
1-3" and "Spiderman 1-3".

    Playa Games, the shooting star in the browser game industry, is also
happy to announce that Thorsten Rohmann has joined the management team in the
role of COO. Thomas was a partner at Steinberg, Schumann & Collegen. He is
not only an experienced financial expert but also a veteran of the gaming
industry who won the German Developer Award for the computer game "Legend -
Hand of God" in 2007.

    Playa Games (http://www.playa-games.com) has been recognized for being
the fastest growing developer of successful browser games in 2010 by
Software-Initiative Deutschland (SID). The role-playing game "Shakes &
Fidget" and the soccer game "SoccerStar" are regarded as milestones in the
browser gaming sector. According to the awarding body SID, Playa Games,
managed by CEO Hannes Beuck, is characterized by the outstanding quality of
its browser games thanks to the staff's experience in the PC retail games
sector: "This know-how gives the company a significant quality advantage over
other browser games developers" - (quote from the speech given by
Software-Initiative Deutschland while awarding the Wachstumspreis 2010).

    Further Information: Playa Games GmbH, Hamburg, E-Mail:
info@playa-games.com, Web: http://www.playa-games.com

    PR-Agency: euro.marcom.pr, Tel. +49-611-97315-0, E-Mail:
team@euromarcom.de, Web: http://www.euromarcom.de

Source: Playa Games GmbH

Further Information: Playa Games GmbH, Hamburg, E-Mail: info@playa-games.com; PR-Agency: euro.marcom.pr, Tel. +49-611-97315-0, E-Mail: team@euromarcom.de

Local Online Marketing Made Easy with Wishpond's Merchant Offering

Wishpond Gives Retailers a Single Place to Manage Their Online Marketing Activities in Google, Facebook, Twitter and more

-- Wishpond helps retailers find local customers and increase revenue

-- Wishpond removes the complexity by fully managing marketing campaigns

-- Retailers can effortlessly showcase products and promotions in Facebook and Twitter for free

-- Wishpond's Merchant Offering is available at: http://www.wishpond.com/merchants

SAN FRANCISCO, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Local retailers have always struggled against the marketing power of the big-box giants. And now, that gap is widening with savvy retailers leveraging online and social media channels to drive in-store foot traffic.  Unfortunately, most retailers lack the necessary funds, time, and technical and marketing savvy to effectively market their business online. With today's launch of Wishpond's Merchant Offering, retailers have a fast, easy and affordable way to create and manage their online marketing activities across all channels including Facebook, Google, and Twitter.  For more details watch the video at: http://www.wishpond.com/merchants.

Wishpond gives local retailers a single place to manage all of their online marketing initiatives. Merchants simply provide Wishpond with basic information about their store and ad campaigns and Wishpond creates and manages the Google Ads for them without any technical or marketing know-how needed. Merchants can also:

    --  Add their inventory and promote all of their products and deals online,
        on social networks and channels (Facebook, Twitter) and mobile
        applications.
    --  Quickly and easily create a Facebook storefront where they can upload
        their product inventory and create store promotions.
    --  Create a promotion once and have it instantly appear on online ad
        platforms (e.g. Google Adwords), Facebook, Twitter, Wishpond.com, mobile
        applications that use Wishpond data, and Wishpond publisher partners.
    --  Track their advertising effectiveness and get real-time insight on the
        performance of all of their marketing initiatives in a single place.
    --  Cost effectively gain customers' insight and engage them on an ongoing
        basis.
    --  Have multiple options to upload their inventory, including CSV batch
        upload, website crawling and Point-of-Sale integration.

The new Merchant Offering leverages the Wishpond local search platform and Wishpond's growing network of partners including local directories, ad platforms, and mobile apps.  By bringing together these channels with Facebook, Google, and Twitter, merchant's products and promotions can instantly be seen by millions on all the platforms they need to be without any additional work by them.

Wishpond offers free and paid versions.  For additional pricing information, please visit http://www.wishpond.com/merchants.

Resources

Merchants' Information: http://www.wishpond.com/merchants

Developers' Information: http://www.wishpond.com/partners/developers

Publishers' Information: http://www.wishpond.com/partners/publishers

Brand Information: http://www.wishpond.com/partners/brands

POS Information: http://www.wishpond.com/partners/pos

Marketers' Information: http://www.wishpond.com/partners/marketers

iPhone App: http://www.wishpond.com/m/find-local-products-on-your-iphone

About Wishpond

Wishpond is a local search and advertising platform which connects online consumers with brick and mortar merchants through web, mobile and social media. Consumers find the best prices on over 5.5 million products from 1500 retailers near them. At the same time, merchants attract and retain local customers through the platform.  Wishpond's self service interface gives merchants a single place to create promotions and showcase their entire inventory on Google, Facebook, Twitter and the Wishpond Publisher network. Additionally, partners grow revenues, increase traffic and add local relevance to their own offering with Wishpond's open APIs.

Wishpond is a privately-held corporation with headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, and an office in Sunnyvale, CA. Get more information at wishpond.com, follow Wishpond on Twitter (http://twitter.com/GetLocalShopprs) or join us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/wishpond)

    Media Contact:

    Marisa Lam
    TECHMarket
     Communications
    650-544-3350
    marisa@techmarket.com

SOURCE  Wishpond

Wishpond

CONTACT: Marisa Lam of TECHMarket Communications for Wishpond, +1-650-544-3350, marisa@techmarket.com

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

Get the Most Out of InFlight Wi-Fi With New 'Air-To-Ground' Messaging Service

InFlight Labs, LLC has announced the first ever advanced in-flight messaging service for use during air travel and on the ground. This powerful communication tool allows passengers to stay connected with up to 25 business associates, family and friends all at one time while in-flight.

NEW YORK, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Airline passengers around the country are praising the new product offering made by InFlight Labs, LLC. The company has announced the availability of an innovative new online service called InFlight Messenger that makes use of an aircraft's Wi-Fi Internet connection to provide passengers with real-time two-way communications while in-flight.

InFlightMessenger.com(TM)integrates all the best features found with text messaging tools and instant messengers to create a unique experience for subscribers -- advanced, real-time communication while in the air.

Using a laptop or iPad (support for the iPad will be coming soon), subscribers can access InFlight Messenger's simple web interface. Passengers can send and receive unlimited text messages through the web interface, which takes between 4 to 7 seconds, even at 30,000 feet in altitude. Messages can be sent to any cell phone in the United States. According to Tiffany Van Alst, Head of Strategic Alliances for InFlight Labs, LLC, "This powerful tool offers the ability to send messages to groups of up to 25 persons at one time. It also provides the means to maintain text conversations in the air -- it's a powerful tool for business productivity, as well as for personal communication."

InFlight Messenger offers several innovative features. Two of these are the Message History function and the Text Message Calendar. The Text Message Calendar feature allows a user to input appointments, events and schedules for business colleagues or family members. A text message reminder will then be sent to the individual any hour, day, month or year. Replies to the reminder are forwarded directly to the subscriber's cell phone, whether or not the user is currently logged in at the InFlightMessenger.com website. Ensuring the highest possible connectivity is that simple.

Tiffany Van Alst states; "InFlight Messenger will be an added incentive for passengers to sign-up for InFlight Wi-Fi services from companies GoGo InFlight and Row 44."

InFlight Messenger will be priced at $1 for a 30-Day Pass and $1.99 for a 90-Day Pass of unlimited use. Currently, customers can sign up freeof charge for this new service by visiting http://www.InFlightMessenger.com.

About InFlight Labs, LLC:InFlight Labs, LLC is a privately held company with offices in Manhattan, NY, and Los Gatos, CA which has been developing this proprietary technology starting in 2008. The company is currently in the process of launching a world-class technology platform to aggregate an advanced real-time communication experience for its subscribers.

SOURCE  InFlight Labs, LLC

InFlight Labs, LLC

CONTACT: Tiffany Van Alst, +1-408-316-9110, tvanalst@InFlightLabs.com

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

ISL Online Donates Web Collaboration Free to Japanese

SWINDON, England, March 17, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Seeing Japan's massive earthquake, tsunami, and now the unpredictable
nuclear situation in Fukushima, ISL Online has decided to offer their web
collaboration services free of charge for two months to every person and
every company in Japan. The ISL Online pack includes software for remote PC
access, remote desktop support, online meeting, and live chat. Their
donation is expected to provide some reliefto affected individuals and
businesses, by offering them a possibility to efficiently work and meet
online from dispersed locations.

    According to ISL Online' CEO, Jure Pompe,the initiative for a free
license to everyone was started by their close Japanese business partner,
Oceanbridge (http://bit.ly/g38mCV), a few days after the earthquake. The
initiative was based on the fact that many people in Japan, just like
Oceanbridge employees, are instructed now to work from home. For most
businesses, the situation will likely remain unchanged for at least a
couple of weeks. "ISL Online's software should facilitate Japanese
businesses and people to overcome difficult times ahead more comfortably.
By using our software, people will be able to connect to their office
computers from anywhere. Another big benefit that the package offers is
to collaborate in regular meetings online. This way, all employees with
access to the Internet will be able to attend business meetings regardless
of their current location," explains Mr Pompe.

    The support package is available free for two months to everyone in Japan
and includes all ISL Online software tools (http://bit.ly/fP72zH):

    - Remote PC access - ISL AlwaysOn,

    - Webinar and online meeting - ISL Groop,

    - Remote desktop support- ISL Light,

    - Live chat- ISL Pronto.

    The free package will be valid for 60 days from its activation.
"Nevertheless, if conditions in Japan do not improve in two months, ISL
Online is more than willing to prolong its validity," adds Pompe.Instructions
on how to get the free web collaboration package are provided in detail on
the Oceanbridge's website:http://bit.ly/gFvplw.

    About ISL Online

    ISL Online http://www.islonline.com provides a new, easier and secure
way to access and support remote PCs, chat with website visitors, and
organize an online meeting in real time.ISL Online products are bundled in a
All in One suite, which has been supplying over 90,000 business users since
2003.

Source: ISL Online

ISL Online Headquarters, Jerneja Fidler Pompe, Marketing & PR, XLAB d.o.o., Pot za Brdom 100, SI-1000, Ljubljana, press@islonline.com, T. +386-1-2447760, F. +386-1-2447770

Minicom Showcases New Enhanced Remote Access Management and KVM Over IP Solutions at Data Center World in Las Vegas

LINDEN, N.J., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Minicom Advanced Systems will introduce new releases of AccessIT®, their flagship Remote Access Management solution, and their award winning KVM IP switches. Says Rami Sasson, EVP, North America, "We are excited to show IT people how remote access management and KVM help them access their data centers securely and efficiently, giving them the confidence to move to the cloud at a minimal investment, thanks to Minicom's unique open-vendor approach."

Remote Access Management (RAM) is a solution to a problem that is challenging data center and IT managers. As organizations have adopted widely distributed IT structure and are moving to the cloud, they become dependent on remote access tools like SSH, RDP IP KVM and others. More services are moved to third party vendors which require daily remote access to their equipment. This opens new challenges of security, efficiency, control and management in day-to-day operations. Minicom aims to solve these issues by its recent AccessIT release.

Enhanced security, efficiency and tighter integration with third party vendors:

Minicom's AccessIT is renowned for its broad support of console servers, KVM switches and PDUs. Its new release offers management integration features for Digi International Passport console servers. AccessIT can auto-discover Passport console servers on the network, and save (or restore/upgrade) configurations with a click, allowing easy, efficient mass deployment and control. Additional improvements include adding seamless control to more PDUs, live indication of boot process, RADIUS support and enhanced Single Sign On integration with third party tools using proprietary dialog boxes.

New features of Minicom's award-winning KVM IP switches include unique integration with third party PDUs - during a remote KVM session. Now, servers can be rebooted faster without changing management applications. Browser-independent client, Minicom's line of KVM IP switches is the first and only to support Absolute Mouse for Linux servers and mouse control in "OS-less" environments.

Visit us Booth 1223, or schedule a meetingMinicom @ DCW

About Minicom Advanced Systems

Minicom is a global leader of KVM and Remote Access Management solutions for data centers, server rooms and rack environments. With headquarters in Israel and regional offices in North America and China, Minicom operates in over 70 countries.

    Contact information:
    Rami Sasson - EVP - rami.sasson@minicom.com - Tel: (888) 486-2154 ext. 11

SOURCE  Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd

Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd

CONTACT: Rami Sasson, EVP, rami.sasson@minicom.com, +1-888-486-2154 ext. 11

HCL Technologies Announces Expansion to Smart Grid Partner Ecosystem

HCL Forges new Partnerships With eMeter and Tridium to Address Utilities Challenges

SUNNYVALE, California and NOIDA, India, March 17, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global IT services provider, today
announced a significant expansion of its smart grid partner ecosystem by
forging strategic alliances with two leading data management software firms
focused on the smart grid market: eMeter and Tridium. The creation of smart
grids includes the modernization and digitization of aging power grids.

    These partnerships enable the integration of real-time data management
and analytical software with HCL's comprehensive suite of services to help
utilities transform their existing infrastructure from traditional power
grids to smart grids more efficiently. Additionally, the partnerships will
further accelerate HCL's strategy to become an end-to-end integration
services provider to the utilities companies.

    According to Pike Research, the smart grid managed services market is
expected to become a multi-billion dollar market by 2015. In 2011, the market
reached $821 million, a 75 percent growth rate over 2010.

    "HCL has made a global commitment to utilities customers in enabling them
to address their most pressing challenges by helping them assess and roll-out
smart grid programmes in all the major power markets," said Rajeev Sawhney,
the Global Head of Public Services for HCL Technologies. "Through the
partnerships with these industry leaders, we aim to build on our domain
competencies and offer best-in-class smart grid solutions that give our
customer maximum value and competitive advantage.

    The new HCL partnerships include:

    - Working with eMeter, a leader in energy data management, to increase
the efficiency of data processing at utilities by providing a more secure,
reliable distribution and consumption of energy.

    - A partnership with Tridium, a global leader in open platforms,
application software frameworks, automation infrastructure technology, energy
management and device-to-enterprise integration solutions, to help HCL
increase operational efficiency of utilities by building and automating smart
energy consumption management and control systems. Tridium's Niagara
Framework(R), a software platform that integrates diverse systems and devices
operates in real-time to integrate the diverse building systems of a utility
to ensure environmental sustainability.

    "eMeter is very excited about working with HCL," said Lisa Caswell, VP
Worldwide Alliances at eMeter. "Together we will be able to showcase the best
of both firms and offer a true end-to-end smart grid solution to utilities
companies in a very competitive market."

    "The Tridium Niagara Framework is an ideal development platform for HCL
that will add another layer of innovation and support to their industry
leading smart grid product solutions and turnkey services," said Marc Petock,
Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, Tridium. "We look
forward to helping HCL deliver next-generation smart grid services to their
end customers."

    HCL's Smart Grid Lab:

    Recognizing that an array of technologies are required to efficiently run
a smart grid network, HCL Technologies has identified and partnered with
eMeter, Tridium and other companies and is working extensively with each
partner in HCL's Smart Grid Lab. The HCL Smart Grid Lab assists customers in
developing a Smart Grid solution adoption roadmap, identification of best
suited solution, collaborating with partners in testing solution models,
reducing risk, and meeting time-to-market, etc.

    About HCL

    HCL is a $5.5 billion leading global technology and IT enterprise
comprising two companies listed in India - HCL Technologies and HCL
Infosystems. Founded in 1976, HCL is one of India's original IT garage
start-ups. A pioneer of modern computing, HCL is a global transformational
enterprise today. Its range of offerings includes product engineering, custom
& package applications, BPO, IT infrastructure services, IT hardware, systems
integration, and distribution of information and communications technology
(ICT) products across a wide range of focused industry verticals. The HCL
team consists of over 77,000 professionals of diverse nationalities, who
operate from 29 countries including over 500 points of presence in India. HCL
has partnerships with several leading Global 1000 firms, including leading IT
and technology firms. For more information, please visit http://www.hcl.com

    About HCL Technologies

    HCL Technologies is a leading global IT services company, working with
clients in the areas that impact and redefine the core of their businesses.
Since its inception into the global landscape after its IPO in 1999, HCL
focuses on 'transformational outsourcing', underlined by innovation and value
creation, and offers integrated portfolio of services including software-led
IT solutions, remote infrastructure management, engineering and R&D services
and BPO. HCL leverages its extensive global offshore infrastructure and
network of offices in 26 countries to provide holistic, multi-service
delivery in key industry verticals including Financial Services,
Manufacturing, Consumer Services, Public Services and Healthcare. HCL takes
pride in its philosophy of 'Employee First' which empowers our 72,267
transformers to create a real value for the customers. HCL Technologies,
along with its subsidiaries, had consolidated revenues of US$ 3.1 billion
(Rs. 14,101 crores), as on 31st December 2010 (on LTM basis). For more
information, please visit http://www.hcltech.com

    About eMeter

    eMeter provides essential software that enables electric, gas and water
utilities to realize the full benefits of Smart Grid. Leading utilities
worldwide depend on eMeter Smart Grid Management software to reduce
operational costs, improve customer service, and drive energy efficiency.
With the most large-scale deployments in the industry and strategic
partnerships with Accenture, IBM, SAP, and Siemens, eMeter has built a
reputation for unparalleled expertise that ensures customer success.
Additional information about eMeter is available at http://www.emeter.com.

    About Tridium Inc.

    Tridium is the global leader in open platforms, application software
frameworks, automation infrastructure technology, energy management and
device-to-enterprise integration solutions. Software frameworks from Tridium
extend connectivity, integration and interoperability to the millions of
devices deployed in the market today and empowers manufacturers to develop
intelligent equipment systems and smart devices that enable collaboration and
communication between the enterprise and edge assets.

    Additional information about Tridium is available at
http://www.tridium.com.

    Forward-looking Statements

    Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which
involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such
forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of
historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking
statements, including but not limited to the statements containing the words
'planned,' 'expects,' 'believes,' 'strategy,' 'opportunity,' 'anticipates,'
'hopes' or other similar words. The risks and uncertainties relating to these
statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding
impact of pending regulatory proceedings, fluctuations in earnings, our
ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services, Business
Process Outsourcing and consulting services including those factors which may
affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, customer acceptances of
our services, products and fee structures, our ability to attract and retain
highly skilled professionals, our ability to integrate acquired assets in a
cost effective and timely manner, time and cost overruns on fixed-price,
fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on
immigration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced
demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in
telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and
integrate potential acquisitions, the success of our brand development
efforts, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the
companies /entities in which we have made strategic investments, withdrawal
of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability, legal restrictions
on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, and unauthorized use
of our intellectual property, other risks, uncertainties and general economic
conditions affecting our industry. There can be no assurance that the
forward-looking statements made herein will prove to be accurate, and
issuance of such forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a
representation by the Company, or any other person, that the objective and
plans of the Company will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made
herein are based on information presently available to the management of the
Company and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking
statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

   
    For details, contact
    HCL Technologies:
    Avena Suri
    HCL Technologies
    Mob +91-9650006381
    Email: avena.suri@hcl.com

    Maria Brown
    ThinkMedia PARTNERS for HCL Technologies
    mbrown@thinkmediapartners.com
    +1-978-740-1013

    eMETER
    Kyle Arteaga
    Email: kyle.arteaga@emeter.com
    Mob: +1(415)218-5569

    Tridium:
    Marc Petock
    Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications
    mpetock@tridium.com
    Tel: +1(804)747-4771
    Fax: + 1(804)747-5204

Source: HCL Technologies

For details, contact HCL Technologies: Avena Suri, HCL Technologies, Mob +91-9650006381,  Email: avena.suri@hcl.com; Maria Brown, ThinkMedia PARTNERS for HCL Technologies,  mbrown@thinkmediapartners.com, +1-978-740-1013; eMETER, Kyle Arteaga, Email: kyle.arteaga@emeter.com, Mob: +1(415)218-5569; Tridium: Marc Petock, Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications, mpetock@tridium.com, Tel: +1(804)747-4771, Fax: + 1(804)747-5204

Endomondo Gets CTIA 2011 Moving with Audio Feedback and Social Support in its Award-Winning Sports-Tracking App

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention sports enthusiasts at CTIA 2011 - free your endorphins with the Endomondo Sports Tracker (http://www.endomondo.com).  The app that turns the mobile phone into a full-fledged personal trainer in your pocket is coming to International CTIA Wireless 2011, March 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Visitors at the Endomondo Sports Tracker booth #2895C will experience how the app uses GPS to track time, distance, speed and calories in real-time of any distance-based sport. Endomondo will also exhibit at Showstoppers @ CTIA on March 21. Endomondo co-founder Christian Birk is also a featured Developer Storyteller at WipJam CTIA, taking place from 11:15 a.m. to Noon on Thursday, March 24.

Energize the Afternoon in a Run-Up with Endomondo

All CTIA attendees are invited to go on a run with Endomondo! Meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 next to the main entrance of the convention center. The plan is to run about 3.8 km near the center. http://www.endomondo.com/event/ctia2011

"Endomondo Sports Tracker is your full-fledged personal trainer," said Mette Lykke, co-founder, Endomondo. "What's more is that it goes beyond any other app available to become a motivator with social elements that provide peer pressure and support from friends. This is the future of social fitness."

About Endomondo

For more information, please visit http://www.endomondo.com and follow @Endomondo on Twitter. Endomondo Sports Tracker has more than 2.4 million downloads with between 10,000 to 20,000 new downloads per day. It is available on seven mobile platforms (iOS, Android, RIM, Symbian, Windows Phone, Windows Mobile, Java) and supports 250 handsets..

SOURCE  Endomondo

Endomondo

CONTACT: Alexandra Crabb, ink Communications for Endomondo, Alex@theinkstudio.com, +1-617-956-2214

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

SmartLabs and Sprint Enable Energy Savings, Sustainability

Professional grade wireless energy management system for property owners

IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartLabs, Inc. and Sprint today announced an agreement in which the companies will collaborate to provide wireless energy management solutions. With SmartLabs INSTEON technology and Sprint's network infrastructure, business and home owners will be able to access and control energy consumption from a simple Web portal or a Sprint smartphone. INSTEON-compatible products enable energy management, demand response and scheduled load-shedding with real-time reporting and alerts.

Property owners can schedule electrical devices to be turned on or off, plus they can also opt-in for the utility to turn devices off when the local demand for electricity exceeds the power supply. INSTEON can be used to control:

    --  Indoor and outdoor lighting
    --  Security systems
    --  Heating and cooling (HVAC)
    --  Appliances
    --  Door locks

SmartLabs and Sprint have dramatically simplified the concept of energy management and have placed the power of energy knowledge into the owner's hands. The solution can be quickly installed without expensive retrofitting, offering an immediate return on investment to property owners through a reduction in energy consumption.

"We are excited to be working with Sprint," said Robert Holz, managing director-Smart Grid and Vertical Markets, SmartLabs. "Our solutions allow utilities and electricity providers to enable more customers in their geographic foot print with affordable home and business energy management.  In addition, residential, multi-family, small- and medium-sized business consumers will increasingly be able to remotely manage their properties' energy consumption, water usage, gas safety and security, with Sprint providing the backbone for the messaging."

"With more than 10 years of experience developing communications products in the machine-to-machine (M2M) market, Sprint is dedicated to cooperative efforts with innovative companies like SmartLabs to bring the energy saving, eco-friendly technologies to life," said Wayne Ward, vice president-Emerging Solutions Group, Sprint. "Mobile embedded solutions and partnerships present an opportunity to improve energy efficiency and provide greater access to quality information. Sprint is pleased to assist SmartLabs in the development of a next-generation wireless solution."

SmartLabs INSTEON products can operate on the Sprint 3G and 4G networks. The Sprint 3G network reaches more than 283 million people in 20,035 cities (inclusive of data roaming). Sprint 3G allows utilities to download large amounts of data reliably at high speed. The Sprint 4G network covers more than 110 million people and is currently available in 71 markets across the country, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco. Sprint has recently unveiled Network Vision, a blueprint to deploy a cost-effective, innovative network plan to further enhance voice quality and data speeds for customers across the United States.

Sprint Emerging Solutions Group is an industry leader in M2M and embedded solutions, delivering a full complement of assets critical to successful M2M and embedded solutions deployments. These include: network agnostic capabilities (including 3G, 4G, CDMA, iDEN, and a reliable Tier 1 IP network); specialized industry solutions engineering teams; an open approach to devices and applications through the company's Open Device Initiative, an expansive M2M partner ecosystem; and the ability to provide customers with customized solutions that can include distribution, branding, billing and customer care services. To learn more, view this special "What if ..." M2M video and visit http://www.sprint.com/m2m.

About SmartLabs®, Inc.

Founded in 1992, SmartLabs, Inc. is an integrated technology company in the home area networking (HAN) and home automation markets. SmartLabs is organized into three divisions: SmartLabs Technology, the pioneering architects of INSTEON wireless HAN technology; SmartLabs Design, which designs and develops Smarthome(TM) products; and Smarthome Direct, which sells its own, as well as, third-party products to consumers via its award-winning website - Smarthome.com, through their direct mail catalog and via their brick and mortar retail store located in Irvine, CA.

About INSTEON®

INSTEON is a proven, award-winning home area networking (HAN) technology that is currently in trials with four of the top 10 U.S. utilities, serving over 10 million customers. Its unique dual-band (radio frequency and powerline), mesh, wireless network makes it ultra-reliable. Its innovative simulcast design allows it to be the most cost-effective HAN available. INSTEON enables energy management, demand response, scheduled load-shedding, real-time email reporting and alerts, daylight harvesting and automated control or response. With over 200 INSTEON products selling in the marketplace - all of which are completely backwards and forwards compatible - INSTEON is the proven HAN solution.

For more information visit:

http://www.insteonsmartgrid.com

http://www.insteon.net

http://www.Sprint.com

SOURCE  SmartLabs, Inc.

SmartLabs, Inc.

CONTACT: Mike Scharnagl of SmartLabs, +1-949-252-6962, pr@smartlabsinc.com

Value Retail Announces the Launch of the Official Chic Outlet Shopping(R) apps for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

LONDON, March 17, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Value Retail, operator of the Chic Outlet Shopping(R) Villages, has
announced the launch of two official Chic Outlet Shopping(R) apps; for iPhone,
iPod touch and for the iPad, which will enable users to discover Europe's
leading luxury outlet destinations through an easy-to-navigate, interactive
digital experience.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/valueretail/48888/

    The Collection of Chic Outlet Shopping(R) Villages are the latest word in
smart shopping and welcome 26 million visitors to the nine luxury outlet
destinations per year. The Collection is home to 900 luxury outlet boutiques
of renowned international and niche European brands offering reductions of up
to 60% on the recommended retail price, all year round, in addition to the
tax free savings (up to 15%) available to non-EU residents. Coveted names
include Agent Provocateur, Anya Hindmarch, Belstaff, Bimba & Lola, Calvin
Klein, Desigual, Diane von Furstenberg, Missoni, Mulberry, Matthew
Williamson, Smythson, Tumi, Temperley London and Vivienne Westwood, with some
50 brands currently selecting the Collection as home to their only outlet
boutique worldwide.

    Through the development of the new apps, the world of Chic Outlet
Shopping(R) is put directly into the hands of consumers via an informative
and user-friendly app experience with exclusive content and innovative
features which include:

    - Plan Your Visit to any one of the nine Chic Outlet
Shopping(R) Villages from any location - worldwide.

    - The online booking service for the Shopping Express coach service
operating from the local city centre with direct transfer to each
Village.

    - Access to comprehensive interactive maps of each of the nine Chic
Outlet Shopping(R) Villages: simply touch, pan and zoom maps to view the
Villages in detail.

    - Search facility and filters in the Brand Directory to locate any
of the 900 luxury outlet boutiques by name or by category.

    - Exclusive content developed by Chic Outlet Shopping(R) including
video highlights on Chic TV and Editor's Corner featuring celebrity
interviews and insider shopping tips.

    - A facility to purchase Village Gift Cards, welcomed at all of the
nine Chic Outlet Shopping(R) Villages.

    The applications are compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and are
free to download from iTunes and Apple's App Store
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/chic-outlet-shopping-for-ipad/id418327868?mt=8

    http://www.ChicOutletShopping.com

    Chic Outlet Shopping(R) is a registered trademark of Value Retail PLC.
The nine Villages are members of the Chic Outlet Shopping(R) Collection by
Value Retail, the only company to specialise exclusively in the development
of luxury outlet Villages across Europe.

Video:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/valueretail/48888/

Source: Value Retail PLC

For further information, please contact pressoffice@chicoutletshopping.com

New iPad Personal Budgeting App Revolutionizes the Way Consumers Pay Off Debt Without Changing Their Spending Habits

BELLINGHAM, Wash., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With iPad 2 being the hottest shiny bright object to debut to the marketplace in years, consumers across the nation and the world are rushing in to make their purchases. At the same time, new iPad apps are debuting to give consumers who want to make the most of their iPad investment and their money even more to cheer about.

To that end, CashMap App Founder and Inventor Dennis Williams today debuted his iPad personal budgeting app called CashMap at the Apple App Store. CashMap shows consumers how managing their average daily balance enables them to pay off debt, lower their borrowing costs and visualize their financial picture over the coming years. Those who want to make better use of their positive cash flow, accelerate a loan payoff, refinance their mortgage, or maximize their savings can benefit from CashMap App.

"This application is a game changer for consumers who are serious about regaining control over their financial destinies in the best and most challenging of times," Williams said. "By creating your own scenarios, you can see where you'll be financially in 15 years. Instead of viewing budgeting as a boring, tedious task that rains on your parade, you'll discover a new motivation, hope and discipline to say 'no' today in favor of a better tomorrow that is now in clear view."

Consumers can download the program for free from Apple's App Store to learn how it works. They can then invest less than $20 to own the program forever and create a variety of personal scenarios to find the perfect answer to managing their personal debt, boosting their savings and creating favorable outcomes. Williams says that comparable software programs retail from $800, so CashMap offers quite a value.

What Users of CashMap Say:

"There are a few times in life where developing a good plan provides repeated and lifelong benefits. This app helps you make that happen on your personal finance. I have always considered my personal income and expenses as though I were my own company. This app helped me pay attention to details that were missed opportunities and I increased my awareness of how cash can flow. My 'personal business' can now operate more efficiently and more profitably," said Peter Salveson, M.Ed., Certified Tax Representative.

"CashMap has become a priceless financial tool for our family's financial planning for our future. The knowledge set forth by CashMap of deferring monthly expenses to the end of the month to reduce or avoid interest charges coupled with budget planning ensures we'll have more money at the end of the month. The ability of saving thousands of dollars in interest on the mortgage on our home by managing our average daily balance and making additional payments from a low interest line of credit has improved the way our family values planning our financial future. Thank you CashMap for helping guide our financial success," Josh and Tammy McCort, Ferndale, WA.

"The financial principles in CashMap were easy to understand. Putting these principles to practice will save me over $200,000 on my small condominium. It's amazing how we've all overlooked this simple financial tool. For $19.99, I recommend this to anyone who has the discipline to create and maintain positive cash flow," said John Logan, MBA and Personal Financial Specialist.

About CashMap LLC

Founder and Inventor Dennis Williams launched Cash Map LLC in 2008 to create tools, training, and systems to help people find and make the most of their hidden cash. The CashMap App for iPad is the first of a variety of practical, affordable solutions and consulting services that are empowering thousands of people around the nation to get out of debt faster, simply by managing their average daily balance differently. 

Bloggers and reporters who review new applications can connect by phone or email to request their review copies of CashMap App at 425-298-3164 or dcwilliamsjr@msn.com.   

Visit the website at http://www.cashmapapp.com or make purchases now at the iTunes Apple Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cashmap/id383221867?mt=8.

Contact: Nancy Juetten, 425-641-5214, nancy@nsjmktg.com

SOURCE  CashMap LLC

CashMap LLC

CONTACT: Nancy Juetten, +1-425-641-5214, nancy@nsjmktg.com

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

MMAX Media, Inc. Completes Merger With Hyperlocal Marketing LLC

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MMAX Media (OTC Bulletin Board: MMAX) announced the closing of its merger with Hyperlocal Marketing LLC, an early stage location based mobile marketing company.  In conjunction with the merger, MMAX Media received private funding of $250,000.

According to Ed Cespedes, Chairman and CEO of MMAX Media, "We will now focus MMAX on the rapidly developing opportunities presented by the broad and constant access to the Internet from virtually everywhere.  Whether accessing the Internet on desktop computers or from mobile devices, vast numbers of consumers are always 'online.'  We believe this 'always on' dynamic provides for significant marketing opportunities."

Mr. Cespedes continued, "Specifically, MMAX plans to launch beta testing of its SOCIAL INCOME product known as "PAYMEON" in the coming weeks.  The constant access to the Internet and the powerful social networking tools available to consumers have proliferated recommendations and referrals of "deals" across the Internet.  Deal sites have grown significantly as consumers "pass on" deals that they like.  Our philosophy is simple:  we believe that consumers should be paid - in cash - for all the work they do to create successful referrals."

PAYMEON will offer great local deals just like other deal sites.  However, every PAYMEON deal highlights a "payout" amount that consumers receive EVERY TIME someone they refer makes a purchase.  Earned "payout" amounts are credited to consumers' paypal accounts or they can opt to receive payments by check.  According to Mr. Cespedes, "We don't believe that consumers want "in-kind" payments such as more coupons or more discounts or more airline miles.  Given a choice, we believe consumers will choose cash every time."  Mr. Cespedes continued, "We also believe that the ease with which PAYMEON deals can be shared with consumers' social networks will facilitate lots of deal sharing opportunities, which in turn could become valuable SOCIAL INCOME to them.  When consumers realize that they can leverage their easily accessible social networks to create SOCIAL INCOME, we believe they will come to rely on it, much like they rely on their regular income."

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release that relate to the Company's future expectations are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "may," "could," "should," "anticipates," "likely," "believes" and words of similar import also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current facts and analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of management. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release, even if new information becomes available in the future. Additional information on risks and other factors that may affect the business and financial results of MMAX Media, Inc. can be found in the filings of MMAX Media, Inc. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE  MMAX Media

MMAX Media

CONTACT: Edward Cespedes, 800-991-4534

Equifax and Moody's Analytics Redesign CreditForecast.com Consumer Credit and Economic Intelligence Service

Add powerful features to analyze and forecast consumer credit performance with greater granularity

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax (NYSE: EFX) and Moody's Analytics have joined forces to redesign CreditForecast.com, adding powerful new features to analyze and forecast consumer credit risk with greater granularity.  CreditForecast.com can now forecast credit performance by origination vintage and analyze consumer behavior within credit score segments with greater precision.

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CreditForecast.com is a single source of actionable consumer credit and economic data for lenders, financial institutions and others who need to analyze the relationship between economic and consumer credit trends and react accordingly. Lenders use CreditForecast.com to adjust their lending strategies to mitigate risk and to help comply with regulatory requirements, such as Basel.  The service also helps drive marketing decisions, identify new market opportunities and segment and address borrower needs. 

The CreditForecast.com service benchmarks and forecasts both the volume and credit quality of future origination vintages for many consumer credit products such as mortgages, home equity loans, auto loans, bank cards and student loans. Credit risk can now be analyzed for an expanded spectrum of risk score bands, as well as by quarterly origination vintage.  CreditForecast.com can be used to estimate the impact of a range of potential economic scenarios on consumer borrowing and risk. 

Following significant technology and analytics enhancements, the service now links and tracks monthly account-level consumer credit data for more than 960 million unique credit accounts from over 200 million consumer records, and houses 68 months of historical data to track performance trends.

"CreditForecast.com provides lenders and other businesses with superior tools for performance forecasting, stress-testing, benchmarking, scoring and investment analysis," said Dr. Myra Hart, Senior Vice President of Equifax Analytical Services.  "Through our relationship with Moody's Analytics, we have developed a powerful industry resource that gives today's institutions the transparency they need to manage risk and drive increased performance amidst rapidly changing economic conditions."

"The addition of forecasts for origination volume and credit quality to CreditForecast.com gives lenders and other institutions additional information to identify emerging economic and risk trends before they spike, which is especially important during volatile economic periods," said Tony Hughes, Managing Director of Consumer Credit Analytics for Moody's Analytics.

In addition, CreditForecast.com includes access to a team of seasoned economists and credit analysts who can help clients make the most of this service. To learn more visit http://www.CreditForecast.com, or contact your Moody's Analytics or Equifax representative.

About Moody's Analytics

Moody's Analytics helps capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide respond to an evolving marketplace with confidence.  The company offers unique tools and best practices for measuring and managing risk through expertise and experience in credit analysis, economic research and financial risk management. By providing leading-edge software, advisory services, and research, including the proprietary analysis of Moody's Investors Service, Moody's Analytics integrates and customizes its offerings to address specific business challenges. Moody's Analytics is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $2 billion in 2010; employs approximately 4,500 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 26 countries. Further information is available at http://www.moodysanalytics.com.

About Equifax (http://www.equifax.com)

Equifax is a global leader in information solutions, leveraging one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data, along with advanced analytics and proprietary technology, to create customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Customers have trusted Equifax for more than 100 years to deliver innovative solutions with the highest integrity and reliability. Businesses - large and small - rely on them for consumer and business credit intelligence, portfolio management, fraud detection, decision technology, marketing tools and much more. Equifax empowers individual consumers to manage their personal credit information, protect their identity and maximize their financial well-being.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Equifax, Inc. operates in the U.S. and 15 other countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Equifax is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index. Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX.

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CONTACT: For Moody's, Michael Adler, VP, Corporate Communications, michael.adler@moodys.com, +1-212-553-4667, or For Equifax, Tim Klein, VP-PR, tim.klein@equifax.com, +1-404-885-8555

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

InfoSonics Launches New S810 3G Phone in Latin America

SAN DIEGO, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoSonics Corporation (Nasdaq: IFON) today announced the launch of its new verykool® S810 handset and first customer shipment to Latin America.

"The S810 is the second phone developed entirely in-house by our verykool R&D center in Beijing, China," said Joseph Ram, the company's president and chief executive officer.  "The S810 is a septa-band phone (tri-band in 3G plus quad-band in GSM), bar type phone with a QWERTY keypad and 2.4" QVGA TFT LCD screen that is based on WCDMA/EDGE technology.  In addition, the S810 is one of only a limited number of phones available in Latin American that carries an official FCC certification with an M3/T3 HAC rating indicating that it is "Hearing Aid Compatible" and is safe to be used by those with hearing aids and cochlear implants.  We are pleased to have made our first shipment to a customer in Puerto Rico."

The Company noted that the S810 is also a full multimedia product incorporating:

    --  2 megapixel camera and video camera with 3GP voice and video recording
        and playback
    --  FM radio and MP3 and MP4 capability
    --  Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with 3.6 Mbps USB tethering and PC synch
    --  Data capabilities with USB 1.2, SMS/MMS messaging and e-mail
    --  23MB internal memory, expandable to 32GB
    --  Speakerphone, 72 polyphonic ringtones, 3.5mm audio jack and stereo
        headset included

The verykool® S810 is available and shipping now.  To learn more about the device, visit our verykool® website at http://www.verykool.net/Phones/s810.

About InfoSonics Corporation

InfoSonics is a provider of wireless handsets and related products to carriers and distributors in Latin America and Asia Pacific.  The Company distributes products supplied by OEMs and also designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and provides after-sales support for its own proprietary line of products under the verykool® and other private label brands.  Additional information can be found on our corporate website at http://www.infosonics.com and at http://www.verykool.net.

Except for the factual statements made herein, the information contained in this news release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.  Words and expressions reflecting optimism, satisfaction or disappointment with current prospects, as well as words such as "believes," "hopes," "intends," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates" and variations thereof, or the use of future tense, identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and our actual results could differ materially from those contained in such statements. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements in this release include continued acceptance and follow-on orders from current customers, the ability of the Company to attract new customers for its products, changing customer preferences, competition and unforeseen issues with supply chain, technology and development schedules.  In addition, there are many other risks not listed here that may affect the future business of the Company, as well as the forward-looking statements contained herein.  To learn more about the risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, we refer you to the risk factors set forth in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances.

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InfoSonics Corporation

CONTACT: Vernon A. LoForti, Chief Financial Officer of InfoSonics Corporation, +1-858-373-1675, vern.loforti@infosonics.com

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

reFINEstyle Launches The Best Place for Fashion Consignment on the Web

Celebrity Stylist Nicole Chavez Joins as Style Editor

DALLAS, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- reFINEstyle.com today announced the launch of the nation's best curated collection of ready-to-wear fashion consignment culled from the most reputable consignment venues across the country. reFINEstyle.com has also announced the addition of celebrity stylist, Nicole Chavez, as the company's Style Editor.  Chavez has made a name for herself by styling the most fashionable Hollywood elite. She has also been listed among the '10 Superstar Stylists' by Forbes.

Specifically gathered for the most mindful couture lovers and fashionistas of every age, reFINEstyle.com will offer its members access to the best women's luxury designer apparel and accessories, from a growing list of fine vintage and consignment stores across the country including INA in New York, The Address in Santa Monica, Clothes Heaven in Pasadena (known for its selection of Chanel), Clothes Circuit in Dallas and dozens more.   

Clothing and accessories from Marc Jacobs, YSL, Chloe, Chanel, Hermes, Mui Mui, J Brand, Tory Burch and other premiere designers will be represented on reFINEstyle.com.  Sales will last 7-14 days with selected merchandise offered at 40-90% off retail prices.  Designed for a community of fashion-minded shoppers, reFINEstyle will offer its members world-class goods and first-class service.

"Our members are the ultimate fashion lovers in the world who understand the value of couture and aren't afraid to wait for the right piece and grab it when they can," said Megan Masoner, Founder of reFINEstyle.com.  "We have gone to great lengths to provide access to the best designer pieces available at prices that can't be beat and with Nicole's help we can further refine the style and look of the merchandise we offer our members."

"My philosophy is fashion can be found anywhere.  Some of my favorite finds come from consignment stores," said Nicole Chavez. "reFINEstyle has the best shops in the country all in one place. I don't have to drive across town or be New York to happen upon that treasure."

Designers found on reFINEstyle.com include over 800 premier brands and an ever-changing selection of coveted luxury apparel and accessories.  Buyers will be able to shop new arrivals by designer, season, style, color, price, size or condition.  To purchase items, buyers can place a "bid" or select the "buy it now" price.  Additionally, G3 sales ("Going, going, gone!") allow for the possibility of scoring great deals on items whose prices are reduced up to 15 times over the course of the sale.  Buyers can jump in and purchase when the price becomes simply irresistible. 

About reFINEstyle.com

reFINEstyle.com is the best collection of ready-to-wear fashion consignment on the web, culled from the most reputable consignment venues across the country. Visit http://www.refinestyle.com/Stores_Directory, for the continuously growing list of elite sellers. Specifically gathered for mindful couture lovers, reFINEstyle.com offers access to the best women's luxury designer apparel and accessories from a list of hand-selected sellers with a selection of pre-loved designer goods. Designers found on the site include  Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Seven for All Mankind, Chloe, YSL, Chanel, Versace, Alexander McQueen, Miu Miu, Diane Von Furstenberg, Tory Burch and more. Sales on reFINEstyle.com last 7-14 days with selected merchandise offered at 40-90% off retail prices.  Designed for a community of fashion-minded shoppers, reFINEstyle delivers world-class goods and first-class service.  http://www.refinestyle.com

About Nicole Chavez

Nicole's artistic collaborations from memorable celebrity red carpet moments to an impressive array of print, commercial and on-camera work, have garnered her industry-wide acclaim and accolades. Her career began in the costume/wardrobe department of the Fox Network series "The OC."  The trend-setting show was the launch pad for Nicole's distinguished success as one of the Hollywood Elite's most highly sought after stylists.  Nicole has since been the recipient of the award for 'Star Stylist Extraordinaire' at the Hollywood Style Awards in recognition for her exemplary work in styling, as well as also having been named one of the 'Top 10 Superstar Stylists' by Forbes.  Her work has graced the covers and editorial fashion pages of InStyle, W, Seventeen, and Harper's Bazaar  to name a few.  She has also styled campaigns for Dolce and Gabanna, L'Oreal, Macys, T-Mobile, and Neutrogena.

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reFINEstyle

CONTACT: Elizabeth Gordon, +1-408-840-9883, elizabeth@gordon-turner.com

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