News
March 16, 2011
High-Tech Bridge Expands on Ethical Hacking Market and Invests in R&D
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 9:42:01 AM
High-Tech Bridge Expands on Ethical Hacking Market and Invests in R&D
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- High-Tech Bridge SA, leading Swiss Ethical Hacking company based in
Geneva, increases equity capital to CHF 2m and announces expansion on Swiss
and International IT Security markets. Acquisitions are planned during the
next 3 years, as well as CHF 1m investment in High-Tech Bridge's Security
Research lab.
Mr. Ilia Kolochenko, High-Tech Bridge's CEO, explains corporate strategy:
"In 2010 we have successfully continued our dynamic growth. The goal for 2011
is a 40% turnover increase. The business model of Information Security by
Ethical Hacking that we use is becoming more and more demanded on the market.
We are planning a number of acquisitions and partial buyouts in Switzerland
and abroad during the next 3 years to increase our market share. We are also
investing CHF 1m into our proprietary Security Research lab to have unique,
in-house technological knowledge base. High-Tech Bridge's capital remains
entirely Swiss to assure our independence and the highest level of
confidentiality of our customer's data, guaranteed by the Swiss law as well
as our corporate ISO 27001 certification."
Mr. Frederic Bourla, Head of Ethical Hacking Department at High-Tech
Bridge, says "For us 2010 was a year of significant technical development. We
have doubled our Security Research lab staff who develop innovative attacking
techniques and defense methodologies which are available to our clients.
Today the most demanded services of High-Tech Bridge are different types of
manual penetration tests and computer forensics, that are based on our
exclusive know-how. As a social responsibility we also publish some
non-profit security advisories for various software vendors. High-Tech Bridge
is a totally vendor and product independent company: we do not have any
reselling partnerships to be absolutely neutral and objective in our core
business, as a real security auditor should be."
Contact:
High-Tech Bridge SA
Mr. Sebastien Flaccavento
Tel: +41-22-723-24-24
Email : info@htbridge.ch
Web: http://www.htbridge.ch
Source: High-Tech Bridge SA
Contact: High-Tech Bridge SA, Mr. Sebastien Flaccavento, Tel: +41-22-723-24-24, Email : info@htbridge.ch
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- High-Tech Bridge SA, leading Swiss Ethical Hacking company based in
Geneva, increases equity capital to CHF 2m and announces expansion on Swiss
and International IT Security markets. Acquisitions are planned during the
next 3 years, as well as CHF 1m investment in High-Tech Bridge's Security
Research lab.
Mr. Ilia Kolochenko, High-Tech Bridge's CEO, explains corporate strategy:
"In 2010 we have successfully continued our dynamic growth. The goal for 2011
is a 40% turnover increase. The business model of Information Security by
Ethical Hacking that we use is becoming more and more demanded on the market.
We are planning a number of acquisitions and partial buyouts in Switzerland
and abroad during the next 3 years to increase our market share. We are also
investing CHF 1m into our proprietary Security Research lab to have unique,
in-house technological knowledge base. High-Tech Bridge's capital remains
entirely Swiss to assure our independence and the highest level of
confidentiality of our customer's data, guaranteed by the Swiss law as well
as our corporate ISO 27001 certification."
Mr. Frederic Bourla, Head of Ethical Hacking Department at High-Tech
Bridge, says "For us 2010 was a year of significant technical development. We
have doubled our Security Research lab staff who develop innovative attacking
techniques and defense methodologies which are available to our clients.
Today the most demanded services of High-Tech Bridge are different types of
manual penetration tests and computer forensics, that are based on our
exclusive know-how. As a social responsibility we also publish some
non-profit security advisories for various software vendors. High-Tech Bridge
is a totally vendor and product independent company: we do not have any
reselling partnerships to be absolutely neutral and objective in our core
business, as a real security auditor should be."
Contact:
High-Tech Bridge SA
Mr. Sebastien Flaccavento
Tel: +41-22-723-24-24
Email : info@htbridge.ch
Web: http://www.htbridge.ch
Source: High-Tech Bridge SA
Contact: High-Tech Bridge SA, Mr. Sebastien Flaccavento, Tel: +41-22-723-24-24, Email : info@htbridge.ch
StatSheet Launches StatSmack for College Basketball
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 9:35:01 AM
StatSheet Launches StatSmack for College Basketball
DURHAM, N.C., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the biggest event of the college basketball season, StatSheet announced today the launch of the next generation of trash talking. StatSheet's new "StatSmack" application serves up the empirical proof you need to convince your friends that if they're not with you, then they're cheering for an inferior program. Fans can reach StatSmack directly at http://bit.ly/statsmack, from the StatSheet homepage at http://www.StatSheet.com or from any of the team sites in the StatSheet network.
StatSheet programmers have been busy loading both on-court and off-court data into their proprietary database of over a billion statistics. And now with StatSmack, the everyday fan can easily access all that data. StatSmack automatically highlights your team's strengths versus those of others. Users simply select their favorite team from a drop-down box and select another team to "smack," then it's game on.
StatSmack analyzes StatSheet's database to find the key areas where your school excels. Whether it's head-to-head record over 30 years, NCAA tournament wins, winning percentage in close games or even who has a better graduation rate or taller players -- the comparisons don't stop. However, in the spirit of fair play, it is easy for your friend to turn the tables on you, as the StatSmack database plays no favorites. The StatSmack application also makes it simple to share your "smacks" via Facebook®, Twitter® or e-mail.
"As diehard sports fans, we wanted to elevate the art of trash talking among friends by giving everyone easy access to the data they need to make their case. And if they don't know how to make their case, our software will do it for them," states StatSheet Founder and CEO Robbie Allen. "Here at StatSheet we have members of our management team from both Duke and UNC, so we know a thing or two about trash talking."
"StatSmack turns the March ritual of searching for the right stats to make a case for your team into a science--with only a couple clicks of a mouse, we do all the work for you," says StatSheet COO Scott Frederick. "We aim to arm trash talkers everywhere with the statistical data they need to empirically show that their respective teams are better than any other on the planet--at least at something."
Since launching just four months ago, StatSheet's content network has enjoyed rapid growth both in terms of the depth of its content and the size of its audience. To learn more, visit http://www.StatSheet.com.
About StatSheet
Established in 2007, Durham-based StatSheet is an online sports content network dedicated to leveraging next-generation technology to bring sports fans what they want when they want it. StatSheet leverages advancements in data management, analytical processing, artificial intelligence, data visualization and automated publishing to generate, curate and deliver relevant and compelling real-time and historical content through a central portal and across a network of team-specific sites. Currently, the company provides comprehensive coverage of college basketball through its network of 345 sites, one for each college basketball team. StatSheet's future plans include the rollout of similar sites to cover all college and professional sports. Detailed statistics and analysis for NCAA basketball, College Football, NASCAR, and NBA are available at StatSheet.com. In addition, the company provides a service called Embed StatSheet, which allows customers to integrate historical or real-time stats, charts and other graphical elements on a website or blog. To learn more, visit http://www.StatSheet.com.
FOR INFORMATION
Rick Toller
404-924-9830
rtoller@3atlanta.com
SOURCE StatSheet
StatSheet
CONTACT: Rick Toller, +1-404-924-9830, rtoller@3atlanta.com
Web Site: http://www.StatSheet.com
DURHAM, N.C., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the biggest event of the college basketball season, StatSheet announced today the launch of the next generation of trash talking. StatSheet's new "StatSmack" application serves up the empirical proof you need to convince your friends that if they're not with you, then they're cheering for an inferior program. Fans can reach StatSmack directly at http://bit.ly/statsmack, from the StatSheet homepage at http://www.StatSheet.com or from any of the team sites in the StatSheet network.
StatSheet programmers have been busy loading both on-court and off-court data into their proprietary database of over a billion statistics. And now with StatSmack, the everyday fan can easily access all that data. StatSmack automatically highlights your team's strengths versus those of others. Users simply select their favorite team from a drop-down box and select another team to "smack," then it's game on.
StatSmack analyzes StatSheet's database to find the key areas where your school excels. Whether it's head-to-head record over 30 years, NCAA tournament wins, winning percentage in close games or even who has a better graduation rate or taller players -- the comparisons don't stop. However, in the spirit of fair play, it is easy for your friend to turn the tables on you, as the StatSmack database plays no favorites. The StatSmack application also makes it simple to share your "smacks" via Facebook®, Twitter® or e-mail.
"As diehard sports fans, we wanted to elevate the art of trash talking among friends by giving everyone easy access to the data they need to make their case. And if they don't know how to make their case, our software will do it for them," states StatSheet Founder and CEO Robbie Allen. "Here at StatSheet we have members of our management team from both Duke and UNC, so we know a thing or two about trash talking."
"StatSmack turns the March ritual of searching for the right stats to make a case for your team into a science--with only a couple clicks of a mouse, we do all the work for you," says StatSheet COO Scott Frederick. "We aim to arm trash talkers everywhere with the statistical data they need to empirically show that their respective teams are better than any other on the planet--at least at something."
Since launching just four months ago, StatSheet's content network has enjoyed rapid growth both in terms of the depth of its content and the size of its audience. To learn more, visit http://www.StatSheet.com.
About StatSheet
Established in 2007, Durham-based StatSheet is an online sports content network dedicated to leveraging next-generation technology to bring sports fans what they want when they want it. StatSheet leverages advancements in data management, analytical processing, artificial intelligence, data visualization and automated publishing to generate, curate and deliver relevant and compelling real-time and historical content through a central portal and across a network of team-specific sites. Currently, the company provides comprehensive coverage of college basketball through its network of 345 sites, one for each college basketball team. StatSheet's future plans include the rollout of similar sites to cover all college and professional sports. Detailed statistics and analysis for NCAA basketball, College Football, NASCAR, and NBA are available at StatSheet.com. In addition, the company provides a service called Embed StatSheet, which allows customers to integrate historical or real-time stats, charts and other graphical elements on a website or blog. To learn more, visit http://www.StatSheet.com.
FOR INFORMATION
Rick Toller
404-924-9830
rtoller@3atlanta.com
SOURCE StatSheet
StatSheet
CONTACT: Rick Toller, +1-404-924-9830, rtoller@3atlanta.com
Web Site: http://www.StatSheet.com
Inmarsat and SkyWave to Launch New Global Low Data Rate Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 9:28:02 AM
Inmarsat and SkyWave to Launch New Global Low Data Rate Service
WASHINGTON, DC, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- IsatData Pro to Deliver up to 37x Data Capability of Current Global M2M
Services
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile communications
services, today announced that it is working with partner SkyWave Mobile
Communications to develop a new low data rate tracking, monitoring and
messaging service that is planned for launch in Q3 2011.
IsatData Pro will deliver a significant increase in capability over other
services already in the market. Near real-time messages of up to 10,000 bytes
to the device, and up to 6,400 bytes from the device, will meet the
increasing demand for higher data speeds in machine-to-machine (M2M)
solutions. In comparison, other global M2M services currently on the market
offer data connectivity at just 270-340 bytes.
The new service will support a wide range of security and location-based
services in the fast-growing M2M market: from tracking and in-cab messaging
for commercial transportation and government fleets, transmitting telemetry
information from oil & gas distribution equipment, to remote management and
control of fixed assets.
SkyWave and Inmarsat will promote IsatData Pro to government users and
the road, rail, merchant shipping, commercial fishing, oil & gas, and
utilities sectors. Target geographies include the U.S and Latin America, but
also China and Russia, two rapidly expanding markets for M2M services.
"This is a new service, with new hardware and new infrastructure, that
significantly expands the applications that the Inmarsat system supports,"
said Drew Brandy, Director of Land Services at Inmarsat. "We see lots of
untapped opportunity in the M2M market for a reliable global service that can
offer more: more data, more flexibility and a more reliable network. And, as
people will see when we launch the service, it will be highly cost-effective
too."
The new service was unveiled at the Satellite 2011 Conference and
Exhibition in Washington DC, U.S.
"With IsatData Pro, we are introducing a major innovation into the M2M
market," said David Sward, VP of Marketing and Business Development at
SkyWave. "This will be a global service with a packet data capability far
beyond anything currently out there. Being able to send and receive more data
from remote assets will allow better visibility of business operations and
manage risks more effectively. It enables organisations to stay in touch with
remote assets and workers where, previously, this was technically impossible
or prohibited by cost."
IsatData Pro is ideal for time-critical applications and the very low
latency of messages transmitted means asset owners and managers can exchange
information in near real-time. For example, this will be an advantage for
sending information to drivers operating in high-risk areas, or for receiving
error logs from remote equipment or sensors in an emergency.
The IsatData Pro hardware portfolio manufactured by SkyWave will include
complete terminals for both land and maritime environments, ready for
immediate use on mobile and fixed assets. A modem-only version for OEMs and
systems integrators will also be available.
'IsatData Pro' is an Inmarsat trademark used under licence by SkyWave
Mobile Communications.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been
providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments,
enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be
used on land, at sea or in the air. The company's services are delivered
through a global network of more than 400 distribution partners and service
providers operating in 100 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2010,
Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$1,171.6 million (2009: US$1,038.1
million) with an EBITDA of US$696.1 million (2009: US$594.2 million). For
more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com.
About SkyWave Mobile Communications
SkyWave Mobile Communications is a global provider of
satellite communication equipment and airtime services for machine-to-machine
(M2M) applications. Using the global Inmarsat satellite constellation, our
products provide dependable communication, tracking, monitoring and remote
management of fixed and mobile assets. Over the past 14 years, we have
designed, manufactured and shipped more than 400,000 satellite terminals to
customers in the transportation, maritime, oil and gas, heavy equipment,
utilities and government sectors. Expand your possibilities with SkyWave.
Visit us at http://www.skywave.com.
Source: Inmarsat Ltd
Media Contacts: John Warehand, PR Manager, Inmarsat, Tel: +44(0)20-7728-1579, Mob: +44(0)7739-778-128, Email: john_warehand@inmarsat.com; Anu Sood, Product Marketing Manager, SkyWave Mobile Communications, Tel: +1-613-836-6288 x8320, Mob: +1-613-255-1300, Email: anu.sood@skywave.com
WASHINGTON, DC, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- IsatData Pro to Deliver up to 37x Data Capability of Current Global M2M
Services
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile communications
services, today announced that it is working with partner SkyWave Mobile
Communications to develop a new low data rate tracking, monitoring and
messaging service that is planned for launch in Q3 2011.
IsatData Pro will deliver a significant increase in capability over other
services already in the market. Near real-time messages of up to 10,000 bytes
to the device, and up to 6,400 bytes from the device, will meet the
increasing demand for higher data speeds in machine-to-machine (M2M)
solutions. In comparison, other global M2M services currently on the market
offer data connectivity at just 270-340 bytes.
The new service will support a wide range of security and location-based
services in the fast-growing M2M market: from tracking and in-cab messaging
for commercial transportation and government fleets, transmitting telemetry
information from oil & gas distribution equipment, to remote management and
control of fixed assets.
SkyWave and Inmarsat will promote IsatData Pro to government users and
the road, rail, merchant shipping, commercial fishing, oil & gas, and
utilities sectors. Target geographies include the U.S and Latin America, but
also China and Russia, two rapidly expanding markets for M2M services.
"This is a new service, with new hardware and new infrastructure, that
significantly expands the applications that the Inmarsat system supports,"
said Drew Brandy, Director of Land Services at Inmarsat. "We see lots of
untapped opportunity in the M2M market for a reliable global service that can
offer more: more data, more flexibility and a more reliable network. And, as
people will see when we launch the service, it will be highly cost-effective
too."
The new service was unveiled at the Satellite 2011 Conference and
Exhibition in Washington DC, U.S.
"With IsatData Pro, we are introducing a major innovation into the M2M
market," said David Sward, VP of Marketing and Business Development at
SkyWave. "This will be a global service with a packet data capability far
beyond anything currently out there. Being able to send and receive more data
from remote assets will allow better visibility of business operations and
manage risks more effectively. It enables organisations to stay in touch with
remote assets and workers where, previously, this was technically impossible
or prohibited by cost."
IsatData Pro is ideal for time-critical applications and the very low
latency of messages transmitted means asset owners and managers can exchange
information in near real-time. For example, this will be an advantage for
sending information to drivers operating in high-risk areas, or for receiving
error logs from remote equipment or sensors in an emergency.
The IsatData Pro hardware portfolio manufactured by SkyWave will include
complete terminals for both land and maritime environments, ready for
immediate use on mobile and fixed assets. A modem-only version for OEMs and
systems integrators will also be available.
'IsatData Pro' is an Inmarsat trademark used under licence by SkyWave
Mobile Communications.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been
providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments,
enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be
used on land, at sea or in the air. The company's services are delivered
through a global network of more than 400 distribution partners and service
providers operating in 100 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2010,
Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$1,171.6 million (2009: US$1,038.1
million) with an EBITDA of US$696.1 million (2009: US$594.2 million). For
more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com.
About SkyWave Mobile Communications
SkyWave Mobile Communications is a global provider of
satellite communication equipment and airtime services for machine-to-machine
(M2M) applications. Using the global Inmarsat satellite constellation, our
products provide dependable communication, tracking, monitoring and remote
management of fixed and mobile assets. Over the past 14 years, we have
designed, manufactured and shipped more than 400,000 satellite terminals to
customers in the transportation, maritime, oil and gas, heavy equipment,
utilities and government sectors. Expand your possibilities with SkyWave.
Visit us at http://www.skywave.com.
Source: Inmarsat Ltd
Media Contacts: John Warehand, PR Manager, Inmarsat, Tel: +44(0)20-7728-1579, Mob: +44(0)7739-778-128, Email: john_warehand@inmarsat.com; Anu Sood, Product Marketing Manager, SkyWave Mobile Communications, Tel: +1-613-836-6288 x8320, Mob: +1-613-255-1300, Email: anu.sood@skywave.com
SIFY Technologies and SAUDI TELECOM Announce Partnership to Serve Global Telecommunication Markets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 9:21:01 AM
SIFY Technologies and SAUDI TELECOM Announce Partnership to Serve Global Telecommunication Markets
CHENNAI, India, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), India's leading
provider of converged ICT services today announced their partnership with
SAUDI TELECOM (STC), the largest telecom services provider in the Middle East
and North Africa. This partnership will provide customers and partners wider
network reach, richer portfolio of services and most importantly, the
efficiencies of scale in today's growth markets by leveraging their
respective investments in submarine and terrestrial telecom capacities and
value added ICT services.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raju Vegesna, Chairman and
Managing Director, Sify Technologies said, "We are proud to be associated
with STC, the largest telecom carrier in the Middle East. This partnership
will help us deliver the most robust network footprint throughout the Middle
East, Africa and India. With the development of joint services, this
partnership will enhance SIFY's ability to deliver unparalleled global
capabilities, scalability and performance reliability to customers worldwide
who demand managed services and connectivity into India, the Middle East &
African region."
"Our partnership with the market leader will help establish a
seamless ICT service for our enterprise customers and help our Indian, Asian
and US Carrier partners connect to Middle Eastern countries like Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan and East African
countries like Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa
and Madagascar "
"With the largest international network in the Middle East
and Africa, Saudi Telecom is the only Middle East operator today that has
international connectivity by way of both multiple submarine cable systems
and a terrestrial cable system via the recently launched
Jeddah-Amman-Damascus-Istanbul (JADI) link," said Saad Demyati, Saudi
Telecom's vice president of Wholesale Business Unit, "Our partnership with
SIFY allows us deliver best in class network service reach into India,
alternative network path and efficient Internet routing and most importantly
leverage on SIFY's value added ICT offerings like cloud services, SaaS as
well as managed integration services to STC's customers."
Elaborating on the partnership, Mr. Abhijit Barua, Sr. Vice
President, Sify Technologies, said "This partnership will leverage and
strengthen our joint product portfolio to create new revenue streams. SIFY's
role will be to provide expertise in innovative managed services including
cloud services and SaaS offerings in the Middle East and African markets."
STC General Manager of Marketing, Abdulhameed M. Al Hamad,
stated: "We are pleased to announce the establishment of our latest PoP in
India. This is a major milestone in our Saudi Global Management Network
"SGMN" rollout into major regional economic hubs including the UAE, Bahrain,
Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, India, UK and Singapore. SGMN is a global
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) and available in key hub destinations
around the world. As one of the largest regional Internet Protocol (IP-based)
networks, it provides services for leading global enterprises from a variety
of industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, logistics,
as well as oil & gas and pharmaceutical industry. SGMN network is based on
the latest state-of-art technology and is extremely reliable and diverse.
As announced earlier, SIFY's EIG (Europe India Gateway)
submarine cable capacities are ready for activation and SIFY's exclusive
partnership with GBI (Gulf Bridge International) to land their Submarine
Cable System in India, is scheduled to go live in second half of 2011.
About Sify Technologies
SIFY is among the largest Managed Enterprise and Consumer Internet
Services companies in India, offering end-to-end solutions with a
comprehensive range of products delivered over a common telecom data network
infrastructure reaching more than 600 cities and towns in India.
A significant part of the company's revenue is derived from Corporate
Services, which include corporate connectivity, network and communications
solutions, security, network management services, enterprise applications and
hosting. SIFY is a recognized ISO 9001:2008 certified service provider for
network operations, data center operations and customer support, and for
provisioning of VPNs, Internet bandwidth, VoIP solutions and integrated
security solutions, and ISO / IEC 20000 - 1:2005 certified for Internet Data
Center operations. SIFY has licenses to operate NLD (National Long Distance)
and ILD (International Long Distance) services and offers VoIP back haul to
long distance subscriber telephony services. The company is India's first
enterprise managed services provider to launch a Security Operations Center
(SOC) to deliver managed security services. A host of blue chip customers use
SIFY's corporate service offerings.
SIFY also caters to global markets in the specialized domains of
eLearning Services and Remote Infrastructure Management Services. The
eLearning Services designs, develops and delivers state-of-the-art digital
learning solutions for non-profit, for-profit organizations and governmental
organizations in the fields of Information technology, engineering,
environment, healthcare, education and finance. The Remote Infrastructure
Management Services provides dependable and economical solutions around
managed services, hosting and monitoring.
Consumer services include broadband home access and the ePort cyber cafe
chain across more than 200 cities and towns in India. Sify.com, the popular
consumer portal, has channels on news, entertainment, finance, sports, games
and shopping. Samachar.com is the popular portal aimed at non-resident
Indians around the globe. The site's content is available in 8 Indian
languages, which include Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil, Punjabi
and Gujarati in addition to English.
For more information about SIFY, visit http://www.sifycorp.com.
About Saudi Telecom
STC Group (Saudi Telecom Company) is the leading
telecommunications company in the MENA region and is ranked number 25
globally. The group has more than 100 million subscribers in ten countries,
namely Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Kuwait, Turkey, South Africa, Lebanon,
Jordan and Bahrain in addition to its presence in the Saudi market, offering
the most innovative services in the industry.
STC operates one of the region's most advanced
telecommunications networks. The network spans all corners of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia and extends to all neighbouring countries in addition to having
investments in terabit-size Submarine cable systems that connect 35 countries
across North America, Europe, North Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.
In addition to traditional mobile and fixed services to its
retail customers, STC offers a broad portfolio of services including Voice
over IP, Internet access, IP data services, broadband transport, and many
value added services. STC's Wholesale customers include local and regional
operators and carriers, wireless service providers, ISPs, content providers
and regional enterprises.
For more information visit: http://www.stc.com.sa
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The
forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
reflected in the forward-looking statements. SIFY undertakes no duty to
update any forward-looking statements.
For a discussion of the risks associated with SIFY's business,
please see the discussion under the caption "Risk Factors" in the company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2010, which has been
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is
available by accessing the database maintained by the SEC at
http://www.sec.gov, and SIFY's other reports filed with the SEC.
For further information, please contact
For Sify Technologies Limited
Mr. Pijush Das
Investor Relations (ext. 2703)
pijush.das@sifycorp.com
Mr. Praveen Krishna
Corporate Communications (extn.2055)
praveen.krishna@sifycorp.com
+91-44-22540770 / 22540777
Grayling Investor Relations
Ms. Truc Nguyen (ext. 418)
Mr. Christopher Chu (ext. 426)
+1-646-284-9400
truc.nguyen@grayling.com
christopher.chu@grayling.com
For STC Wholesale
Mr. Adel M. Malaikah
Business Development
+966504402493
AMalaikah@stc.com.sa
Mr. Abdulrahman Bahanshal
Marketing Communications
+966503412519
Abahanshal@stc.com.sa
Source: Sify Technologies Limited
For further information, please contact: For Sify Technologies Limited: Mr. Pijush Das, Investor Relations (ext. 2703), pijush.das@sifycorp.com; Mr. Praveen Krishna, Corporate Communications (extn.2055), praveen.krishna@sifycorp.com, +91-44-22540770 / 22540777; Grayling Investor Relations: Ms. Truc Nguyen (ext. 418), Mr. Christopher Chu (ext. 426), +1-646-284-9400, truc.nguyen@grayling.com, christopher.chu@grayling.com; For STC Wholesale: Mr. Adel M. Malaikah, Business Development, +966504402493, AMalaikah@stc.com.sa; Mr. Abdulrahman Bahanshal, Marketing Communications, +966503412519, Abahanshal@stc.com.sa
CHENNAI, India, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), India's leading
provider of converged ICT services today announced their partnership with
SAUDI TELECOM (STC), the largest telecom services provider in the Middle East
and North Africa. This partnership will provide customers and partners wider
network reach, richer portfolio of services and most importantly, the
efficiencies of scale in today's growth markets by leveraging their
respective investments in submarine and terrestrial telecom capacities and
value added ICT services.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raju Vegesna, Chairman and
Managing Director, Sify Technologies said, "We are proud to be associated
with STC, the largest telecom carrier in the Middle East. This partnership
will help us deliver the most robust network footprint throughout the Middle
East, Africa and India. With the development of joint services, this
partnership will enhance SIFY's ability to deliver unparalleled global
capabilities, scalability and performance reliability to customers worldwide
who demand managed services and connectivity into India, the Middle East &
African region."
"Our partnership with the market leader will help establish a
seamless ICT service for our enterprise customers and help our Indian, Asian
and US Carrier partners connect to Middle Eastern countries like Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan and East African
countries like Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa
and Madagascar "
"With the largest international network in the Middle East
and Africa, Saudi Telecom is the only Middle East operator today that has
international connectivity by way of both multiple submarine cable systems
and a terrestrial cable system via the recently launched
Jeddah-Amman-Damascus-Istanbul (JADI) link," said Saad Demyati, Saudi
Telecom's vice president of Wholesale Business Unit, "Our partnership with
SIFY allows us deliver best in class network service reach into India,
alternative network path and efficient Internet routing and most importantly
leverage on SIFY's value added ICT offerings like cloud services, SaaS as
well as managed integration services to STC's customers."
Elaborating on the partnership, Mr. Abhijit Barua, Sr. Vice
President, Sify Technologies, said "This partnership will leverage and
strengthen our joint product portfolio to create new revenue streams. SIFY's
role will be to provide expertise in innovative managed services including
cloud services and SaaS offerings in the Middle East and African markets."
STC General Manager of Marketing, Abdulhameed M. Al Hamad,
stated: "We are pleased to announce the establishment of our latest PoP in
India. This is a major milestone in our Saudi Global Management Network
"SGMN" rollout into major regional economic hubs including the UAE, Bahrain,
Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, India, UK and Singapore. SGMN is a global
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) and available in key hub destinations
around the world. As one of the largest regional Internet Protocol (IP-based)
networks, it provides services for leading global enterprises from a variety
of industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, logistics,
as well as oil & gas and pharmaceutical industry. SGMN network is based on
the latest state-of-art technology and is extremely reliable and diverse.
As announced earlier, SIFY's EIG (Europe India Gateway)
submarine cable capacities are ready for activation and SIFY's exclusive
partnership with GBI (Gulf Bridge International) to land their Submarine
Cable System in India, is scheduled to go live in second half of 2011.
About Sify Technologies
SIFY is among the largest Managed Enterprise and Consumer Internet
Services companies in India, offering end-to-end solutions with a
comprehensive range of products delivered over a common telecom data network
infrastructure reaching more than 600 cities and towns in India.
A significant part of the company's revenue is derived from Corporate
Services, which include corporate connectivity, network and communications
solutions, security, network management services, enterprise applications and
hosting. SIFY is a recognized ISO 9001:2008 certified service provider for
network operations, data center operations and customer support, and for
provisioning of VPNs, Internet bandwidth, VoIP solutions and integrated
security solutions, and ISO / IEC 20000 - 1:2005 certified for Internet Data
Center operations. SIFY has licenses to operate NLD (National Long Distance)
and ILD (International Long Distance) services and offers VoIP back haul to
long distance subscriber telephony services. The company is India's first
enterprise managed services provider to launch a Security Operations Center
(SOC) to deliver managed security services. A host of blue chip customers use
SIFY's corporate service offerings.
SIFY also caters to global markets in the specialized domains of
eLearning Services and Remote Infrastructure Management Services. The
eLearning Services designs, develops and delivers state-of-the-art digital
learning solutions for non-profit, for-profit organizations and governmental
organizations in the fields of Information technology, engineering,
environment, healthcare, education and finance. The Remote Infrastructure
Management Services provides dependable and economical solutions around
managed services, hosting and monitoring.
Consumer services include broadband home access and the ePort cyber cafe
chain across more than 200 cities and towns in India. Sify.com, the popular
consumer portal, has channels on news, entertainment, finance, sports, games
and shopping. Samachar.com is the popular portal aimed at non-resident
Indians around the globe. The site's content is available in 8 Indian
languages, which include Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil, Punjabi
and Gujarati in addition to English.
For more information about SIFY, visit http://www.sifycorp.com.
About Saudi Telecom
STC Group (Saudi Telecom Company) is the leading
telecommunications company in the MENA region and is ranked number 25
globally. The group has more than 100 million subscribers in ten countries,
namely Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Kuwait, Turkey, South Africa, Lebanon,
Jordan and Bahrain in addition to its presence in the Saudi market, offering
the most innovative services in the industry.
STC operates one of the region's most advanced
telecommunications networks. The network spans all corners of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia and extends to all neighbouring countries in addition to having
investments in terabit-size Submarine cable systems that connect 35 countries
across North America, Europe, North Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.
In addition to traditional mobile and fixed services to its
retail customers, STC offers a broad portfolio of services including Voice
over IP, Internet access, IP data services, broadband transport, and many
value added services. STC's Wholesale customers include local and regional
operators and carriers, wireless service providers, ISPs, content providers
and regional enterprises.
For more information visit: http://www.stc.com.sa
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The
forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
reflected in the forward-looking statements. SIFY undertakes no duty to
update any forward-looking statements.
For a discussion of the risks associated with SIFY's business,
please see the discussion under the caption "Risk Factors" in the company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2010, which has been
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is
available by accessing the database maintained by the SEC at
http://www.sec.gov, and SIFY's other reports filed with the SEC.
For further information, please contact
For Sify Technologies Limited
Mr. Pijush Das
Investor Relations (ext. 2703)
pijush.das@sifycorp.com
Mr. Praveen Krishna
Corporate Communications (extn.2055)
praveen.krishna@sifycorp.com
+91-44-22540770 / 22540777
Grayling Investor Relations
Ms. Truc Nguyen (ext. 418)
Mr. Christopher Chu (ext. 426)
+1-646-284-9400
truc.nguyen@grayling.com
christopher.chu@grayling.com
For STC Wholesale
Mr. Adel M. Malaikah
Business Development
+966504402493
AMalaikah@stc.com.sa
Mr. Abdulrahman Bahanshal
Marketing Communications
+966503412519
Abahanshal@stc.com.sa
Source: Sify Technologies Limited
For further information, please contact: For Sify Technologies Limited: Mr. Pijush Das, Investor Relations (ext. 2703), pijush.das@sifycorp.com; Mr. Praveen Krishna, Corporate Communications (extn.2055), praveen.krishna@sifycorp.com, +91-44-22540770 / 22540777; Grayling Investor Relations: Ms. Truc Nguyen (ext. 418), Mr. Christopher Chu (ext. 426), +1-646-284-9400, truc.nguyen@grayling.com, christopher.chu@grayling.com; For STC Wholesale: Mr. Adel M. Malaikah, Business Development, +966504402493, AMalaikah@stc.com.sa; Mr. Abdulrahman Bahanshal, Marketing Communications, +966503412519, Abahanshal@stc.com.sa
The Ultimate Math and Reaction Game Arrives on the iPhone
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 9:07:01 AM
The Ultimate Math and Reaction Game Arrives on the iPhone
Debug, Mediaisms Limited
HONG KONG, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Debug, an educational iPhone game developed by Mediaisms Limited, is now available on the Apple App Store. The game features fast paced game flow with a cute forest atmosphere challenging both the player's arithmetic skill and reaction time.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110316/HK65271 )
Training arithmetic skill and reaction time
It is so simple to play Debug with fun. There are three different bugs in the game, which are beetle, bee and caterpillar. They represent 1, 2 and 3 points respectively. Starting the game, different bugs are shown on the tree. This scene will show up for a while and as the level progresses, the showing time is shortened to as extremely low as only 0.016 second challenging the ultimate reaction time of human eyes! The scene then switches to a formula view with a big question mark. The player has to tap the screen for exact times to answer the final result of the formula. There are 2 game modes: Classic and Turbo. Beginners may try the Classic mode to get familiar with the gameplay. Turbo mode allows much shorter time for reaction and is designed for expert players who want more exciting gaming experience.
Cute characters with achievements
Consecutive correct answers can create a combo chain. This rewards player with bigger and bigger scores. High level of focusing is needed to achieve best scores and achievements. And players may compete with friends through Game Center or OpenFeint network. Debug is an attractive game for both adults and kids because all game characters and background are cute and lovely with colorful interface and sweet background music.
Specification
Debug is an educational game for all ages. It is now available in App Store for USD 0.99. It is compatible with any iOS device with iOS 3.0 or above. To support Game Center functionality, iOS 4 or above is required.
App Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/debug/id415437826?mt=8&ls=1
For more information and screen:
http://www.mediaismsltd.com/debug.php
SOURCE Mediaisms Limited
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110316/HK65271
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Mediaisms Limited
CONTACT: At Mediaisms Limited, Derrick Ngan, +852-2135-6963, Derrick.ngan@mediaismsltd.com
Web Site: http://www.mediaismsltd.com/debug.php
Debug, Mediaisms Limited
HONG KONG, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Debug, an educational iPhone game developed by Mediaisms Limited, is now available on the Apple App Store. The game features fast paced game flow with a cute forest atmosphere challenging both the player's arithmetic skill and reaction time.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110316/HK65271 )
Training arithmetic skill and reaction time
It is so simple to play Debug with fun. There are three different bugs in the game, which are beetle, bee and caterpillar. They represent 1, 2 and 3 points respectively. Starting the game, different bugs are shown on the tree. This scene will show up for a while and as the level progresses, the showing time is shortened to as extremely low as only 0.016 second challenging the ultimate reaction time of human eyes! The scene then switches to a formula view with a big question mark. The player has to tap the screen for exact times to answer the final result of the formula. There are 2 game modes: Classic and Turbo. Beginners may try the Classic mode to get familiar with the gameplay. Turbo mode allows much shorter time for reaction and is designed for expert players who want more exciting gaming experience.
Cute characters with achievements
Consecutive correct answers can create a combo chain. This rewards player with bigger and bigger scores. High level of focusing is needed to achieve best scores and achievements. And players may compete with friends through Game Center or OpenFeint network. Debug is an attractive game for both adults and kids because all game characters and background are cute and lovely with colorful interface and sweet background music.
Specification
Debug is an educational game for all ages. It is now available in App Store for USD 0.99. It is compatible with any iOS device with iOS 3.0 or above. To support Game Center functionality, iOS 4 or above is required.
App Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/debug/id415437826?mt=8&ls=1
For more information and screen:
http://www.mediaismsltd.com/debug.php
SOURCE Mediaisms Limited
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110316/HK65271
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Mediaisms Limited
CONTACT: At Mediaisms Limited, Derrick Ngan, +852-2135-6963, Derrick.ngan@mediaismsltd.com
Web Site: http://www.mediaismsltd.com/debug.php
Hotels.com is Among Inaugural Travel Launch Partners for Updated Facebook Comments Plug-in
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:42:01 AM
Hotels.com is Among Inaugural Travel Launch Partners for Updated Facebook Comments Plug-in
Hotel booking site is among the first travel companies to launch new functionality in US and UK
DALLAS, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Hotels.com, the world's leading online hotel booking website, has today launched Facebook® comments functionality on its US and UK websites.
The plug-in enables people who use Facebook to leave comments directly on the hotels.com site about destinations and hotels as well as suggest activities and places to visit in those destinations. Comments left by people on hotels.com will show in their Facebook Newsfeed so their friends can join in and share additional information on the destination. Additional comments made by friends can also be shared in the stream on the hotels.com page (such as city landing pages), encouraging discussion and interaction between customers.
The addition of the new comment functionality on hotels.com adds a new dimension for customers who can now obtain recommendations to solicit destination information from fellow hotels.com customers. The comments function comes in addition to the 1.8 million hotel reviews from customers who have actually stayed in the hotels.
"We are very proud to be among the first travel companies to bring Facebook comments to our customers," says Meera Bhatia, Senior Director of Global Product Planning for hotels.com. "Facebook comments perfectly complements the current information we carry on hotels.com and enables visitors to our US and UK sites to engage with other visitors to get up-to-the-minute destination information, ask questions and solicit recommendations."
Facebook comments have been placed on the hotels.com destination pages where customers are looking for further information. To see Facebook comments in action visit http://www.hotels.com/de504261/hotels-paris-france/. Follow hotels.com USA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom.
Press contacts:
Meghan Callaghan - Ruder Finn for hotels.com
Phone: (212) 715-1608
Email : callaghanm@ruderfinn.com
Taylor L. Cole, APR
hotels.com North America
Phone : (469) 335-8442
About hotels.com
Hotels.com® is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering more than 130,000 properties in over 60 countries from national chain hotels and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts. Hotels.com is the smarter way to book travel by offering welcomerewards®, an industry leading loyalty rewards program; the real opinions of other travelers captured in over 1.5 million Guest Reviews and; a Price Match Guarantee, so that those booking with hotels.com can be assured they are getting the best deal, either online or by speaking directly to a travel expert at 1-800-2-HOTELS 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit hotels.com. Hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE). Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom and Twitter via http://www.twitter.com/hotelsdotcom or visit the hotels.com Travel Smart Blog for consumer and business travel information. Get clayed at http://www.clayyourself.com. Detailed Hotel Price Index data is available at: http://www.hotel-price-index.com, hotels.com, A Smarter Way to Book(TM).
Hotels.com and the hotels.com logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of hotels.com, LP. Other logos or products and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners © 2011 hotels.com, LP. All rights reserved. CST # 2083949-50
SOURCE Hotels.com
Hotels.com
CONTACT: Meghan Callaghan, Ruder Finn for hotels.com, +1-212-715-1608, callaghanm@ruderfinn.com; Taylor L. Cole, APR, hotels.com North America, +1-469-335-8442
Web Site: http://www.hotels.com
Hotel booking site is among the first travel companies to launch new functionality in US and UK
DALLAS, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Hotels.com, the world's leading online hotel booking website, has today launched Facebook® comments functionality on its US and UK websites.
The plug-in enables people who use Facebook to leave comments directly on the hotels.com site about destinations and hotels as well as suggest activities and places to visit in those destinations. Comments left by people on hotels.com will show in their Facebook Newsfeed so their friends can join in and share additional information on the destination. Additional comments made by friends can also be shared in the stream on the hotels.com page (such as city landing pages), encouraging discussion and interaction between customers.
The addition of the new comment functionality on hotels.com adds a new dimension for customers who can now obtain recommendations to solicit destination information from fellow hotels.com customers. The comments function comes in addition to the 1.8 million hotel reviews from customers who have actually stayed in the hotels.
"We are very proud to be among the first travel companies to bring Facebook comments to our customers," says Meera Bhatia, Senior Director of Global Product Planning for hotels.com. "Facebook comments perfectly complements the current information we carry on hotels.com and enables visitors to our US and UK sites to engage with other visitors to get up-to-the-minute destination information, ask questions and solicit recommendations."
Facebook comments have been placed on the hotels.com destination pages where customers are looking for further information. To see Facebook comments in action visit http://www.hotels.com/de504261/hotels-paris-france/. Follow hotels.com USA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom.
Press contacts:
Meghan Callaghan - Ruder Finn for hotels.com
Phone: (212) 715-1608
Email : callaghanm@ruderfinn.com
Taylor L. Cole, APR
hotels.com North America
Phone : (469) 335-8442
About hotels.com
Hotels.com® is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering more than 130,000 properties in over 60 countries from national chain hotels and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts. Hotels.com is the smarter way to book travel by offering welcomerewards®, an industry leading loyalty rewards program; the real opinions of other travelers captured in over 1.5 million Guest Reviews and; a Price Match Guarantee, so that those booking with hotels.com can be assured they are getting the best deal, either online or by speaking directly to a travel expert at 1-800-2-HOTELS 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit hotels.com. Hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE). Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom and Twitter via http://www.twitter.com/hotelsdotcom or visit the hotels.com Travel Smart Blog for consumer and business travel information. Get clayed at http://www.clayyourself.com. Detailed Hotel Price Index data is available at: http://www.hotel-price-index.com, hotels.com, A Smarter Way to Book(TM).
Hotels.com and the hotels.com logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of hotels.com, LP. Other logos or products and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners © 2011 hotels.com, LP. All rights reserved. CST # 2083949-50
SOURCE Hotels.com
Hotels.com
CONTACT: Meghan Callaghan, Ruder Finn for hotels.com, +1-212-715-1608, callaghanm@ruderfinn.com; Taylor L. Cole, APR, hotels.com North America, +1-469-335-8442
Web Site: http://www.hotels.com
Technology Breathes Life Into Death
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:21:01 AM
Technology Breathes Life Into Death
CLAWSON, Mich., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a new generation managing the distinguished Gramer Funeral Home and they are bringing a whole new generation of products and services to the community and to their clients.
It wasn't that long ago that when someone died, phone calls would be made and an obituary would be posted in the local newspaper. Those were the two simplest and most convenient ways to spread the news and share the story of someone's life.
All that has changed with the advent of technology in general, and specifically with social media. At Gramer Funeral Home, they are combining traditional practices with the latest social media tools like Facebook and YouTube to help families through the grieving process.
Paul Gramer, President of Gramer Funeral Home said, "We know that in times of deep sadness, it is important to stay connected with friends and family who share in your grief. We want to take advantage of all the tools available to help our families stay close to each other during these difficult times, as well as offer them simple ways to celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones."
With one in four people using Facebook to search the internet, Gramer Funeral Home has recognized the need to be where people are on the web. They have set up a dynamic, interactive company page on Facebook where people can learn about services and memorials at either of Gramer Funeral Home's two locations, as well as give families an online place where they can share thoughts and memories of loved ones who have passed away.
In addition to Facebook, Gramer Funeral Home has also set up a channel on YouTube to give their clients a place to post video tributes to loved ones on the web so that family and friends, near and far, can share in celebrating a loved one's life.
The pain and sadness of losing a loved one is the same as it has been since the beginning of time. How we navigate this difficult time can be helped with the love and support of family and friends, along with the tools and opportunities of the twenty-first century.
About Gramer Funeral Home: Founded in 1952, Gramer Funeral Home has earned the trust of the families from Clawson, Royal Oak, Troy, Shelby Township, Utica and surrounding communities by providing caring, compassionate service with affordable options for every budget. With two convenient locations, each funeral home offers a complete range of services in elegantly decorated, serene surroundings.
Contact:
Paul Gramer
Phone: (248) 435-9010
paul@gramerfuneralhome.com
http://www.gramerfuneralhome.com
SOURCE Gramer Funeral Home
Gramer Funeral Home
CONTACT: Paul Gramer of Gramer Funeral Home, +1-248-435-9010, paul@gramerfuneralhome.com
Web Site: http://www.gramerfuneralhome.com
CLAWSON, Mich., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a new generation managing the distinguished Gramer Funeral Home and they are bringing a whole new generation of products and services to the community and to their clients.
It wasn't that long ago that when someone died, phone calls would be made and an obituary would be posted in the local newspaper. Those were the two simplest and most convenient ways to spread the news and share the story of someone's life.
All that has changed with the advent of technology in general, and specifically with social media. At Gramer Funeral Home, they are combining traditional practices with the latest social media tools like Facebook and YouTube to help families through the grieving process.
Paul Gramer, President of Gramer Funeral Home said, "We know that in times of deep sadness, it is important to stay connected with friends and family who share in your grief. We want to take advantage of all the tools available to help our families stay close to each other during these difficult times, as well as offer them simple ways to celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones."
With one in four people using Facebook to search the internet, Gramer Funeral Home has recognized the need to be where people are on the web. They have set up a dynamic, interactive company page on Facebook where people can learn about services and memorials at either of Gramer Funeral Home's two locations, as well as give families an online place where they can share thoughts and memories of loved ones who have passed away.
In addition to Facebook, Gramer Funeral Home has also set up a channel on YouTube to give their clients a place to post video tributes to loved ones on the web so that family and friends, near and far, can share in celebrating a loved one's life.
The pain and sadness of losing a loved one is the same as it has been since the beginning of time. How we navigate this difficult time can be helped with the love and support of family and friends, along with the tools and opportunities of the twenty-first century.
About Gramer Funeral Home: Founded in 1952, Gramer Funeral Home has earned the trust of the families from Clawson, Royal Oak, Troy, Shelby Township, Utica and surrounding communities by providing caring, compassionate service with affordable options for every budget. With two convenient locations, each funeral home offers a complete range of services in elegantly decorated, serene surroundings.
Contact:
Paul Gramer
Phone: (248) 435-9010
paul@gramerfuneralhome.com
http://www.gramerfuneralhome.com
SOURCE Gramer Funeral Home
Gramer Funeral Home
CONTACT: Paul Gramer of Gramer Funeral Home, +1-248-435-9010, paul@gramerfuneralhome.com
Web Site: http://www.gramerfuneralhome.com
AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Las Vegas, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:21:01 AM
AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Las Vegas, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans
AT&T to Expand Backhaul in 2011 in Las Vegas to Enable 4G Speeds, Increase Mobile Broadband Capacity, Upgrade Hundreds of Cell Sites
LAS VEGAS, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to Las Vegas and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T's planned $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011.
Stephanie Tyler, president of AT&T Nevada, says AT&T plans the following network improvements in the Las Vegas area in 2011:
-- Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 340 of the
area's cell sites. Combined with HSPA+ technology, these backhaul
deployments enable 4G speeds.
-- Delivering additional wireless capacity to roughly 180 cell sites in the
area through the addition of new layers of frequency, also known as
"carriers." Adding extra capacity to a cell site is like widening a
highway - you're creating more lanes to accommodate increasing traffic.
-- Installing more than five new cell sites to improve network coverage.
-- Deploying and upgrading Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks at
more than 10 venues in high-traffic areas to enhance network coverage
during events to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in
indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations might otherwise
prevent an optimal wireless experience.
Tyler said AT&T invested nearly $140 million in its Las Vegas wireless and wireline network from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the area. This year's plans build upon the improvements AT&T completed in 2010 to strengthen its Las Vegas area mobile broadband network, including:
-- Installing more than 10 new cell sites, including in North Las Vegas
areas like Decatur and Washington, both East and West of the North Las
Vegas airport, as well as near Beltway
-- Adding spectrum carriers to more than 280 cell sites
-- Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to key cell sites to enable 4G
speeds and more capacity
-- Deploying DAS networks at various venues
The investments made in the Las Vegas area wireless and wireline networks are part of the more than $500 million AT&T invested from 2008-2010 across Nevada, Tyler said.
The nation's fastest mobile broadband network is getting faster with 4G**. A key planned upgrade for 2011 is deployment of enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 340 cell sites in Las Vegas to enable 4G speeds. Backhaul connections carry traffic between cell sites and AT&T's nationwide network. Enhanced fiber-optic and ethernet backhaul connections expand capacity many times over, and enable additional expansion in the years to come.
"We're investing in our Las Vegas network to help AT&T customers take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," Tammi Terrell, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Las Vegas said. "This year, we're committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice service to our customers, and we're backing that up with the right investments."
AT&T's advanced network provides several important advantages for customers. Unlike some competitors, AT&T's mobile-broadband network provides customers with the ability to talk and surf at the same time. For instance, you can look up directions to an event while staying on the phone with your boss, or browse your favorite social media sites while chatting with a friend. AT&T's mobile broadband network also is up to 35 percent faster than our largest competitor's CDMA-based network on average nationally.
AT&T also provides access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T's largest competitor's CDMA-based devices work in fewer than 45 countries. Business Traveler magazine recently named AT&T as having the "Best Mobile Coverage in the World" - the fourth time AT&T has received the distinction.
"AT&T is consistently among the top companies in the U.S. in terms of our capital investment and we're committed to helping our customers right here in Las Vegas take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," said Tyler.
Dave Archer, CEO, Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, said AT&T's significant investment to improve its network will further bolster Las Vegas' reputation as a great place to live and work.
"High-tech expansions like this one help our business community, our local economy and our overall quality of life," Archer said. "Few businesses today are more competitive than the wireless industry. That level of competition results in investment and new technology, which delivers benefits to the entire community."
AT&T's focus is delivering the nation's most advanced mobile broadband experience, which includes delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. At the same time, AT&T is widening its lead in smartphones and devices, with 20 4G devices planned for 2011, including an industry-leading Android lineup. And we're driving development of wide-ranging mobile applications with three AT&T Foundry collaborative innovation centers planned for this year, as well as leadership in multiple initiatives to provide new tools for apps developers.
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and access to more than 125,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Las Vegas or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network. Actual speeds experienced will vary and depend on several factors, including device, location, capacity, facilities, and other conditions.
*** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Courtney Pendleton, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-619-237-7722, Mobile, +1-714-926-8106, cpendleton@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com
AT&T to Expand Backhaul in 2011 in Las Vegas to Enable 4G Speeds, Increase Mobile Broadband Capacity, Upgrade Hundreds of Cell Sites
LAS VEGAS, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to Las Vegas and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T's planned $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011.
Stephanie Tyler, president of AT&T Nevada, says AT&T plans the following network improvements in the Las Vegas area in 2011:
-- Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 340 of the
area's cell sites. Combined with HSPA+ technology, these backhaul
deployments enable 4G speeds.
-- Delivering additional wireless capacity to roughly 180 cell sites in the
area through the addition of new layers of frequency, also known as
"carriers." Adding extra capacity to a cell site is like widening a
highway - you're creating more lanes to accommodate increasing traffic.
-- Installing more than five new cell sites to improve network coverage.
-- Deploying and upgrading Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks at
more than 10 venues in high-traffic areas to enhance network coverage
during events to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in
indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations might otherwise
prevent an optimal wireless experience.
Tyler said AT&T invested nearly $140 million in its Las Vegas wireless and wireline network from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the area. This year's plans build upon the improvements AT&T completed in 2010 to strengthen its Las Vegas area mobile broadband network, including:
-- Installing more than 10 new cell sites, including in North Las Vegas
areas like Decatur and Washington, both East and West of the North Las
Vegas airport, as well as near Beltway
-- Adding spectrum carriers to more than 280 cell sites
-- Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to key cell sites to enable 4G
speeds and more capacity
-- Deploying DAS networks at various venues
The investments made in the Las Vegas area wireless and wireline networks are part of the more than $500 million AT&T invested from 2008-2010 across Nevada, Tyler said.
The nation's fastest mobile broadband network is getting faster with 4G**. A key planned upgrade for 2011 is deployment of enhanced backhaul connections to approximately 340 cell sites in Las Vegas to enable 4G speeds. Backhaul connections carry traffic between cell sites and AT&T's nationwide network. Enhanced fiber-optic and ethernet backhaul connections expand capacity many times over, and enable additional expansion in the years to come.
"We're investing in our Las Vegas network to help AT&T customers take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," Tammi Terrell, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Las Vegas said. "This year, we're committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice service to our customers, and we're backing that up with the right investments."
AT&T's advanced network provides several important advantages for customers. Unlike some competitors, AT&T's mobile-broadband network provides customers with the ability to talk and surf at the same time. For instance, you can look up directions to an event while staying on the phone with your boss, or browse your favorite social media sites while chatting with a friend. AT&T's mobile broadband network also is up to 35 percent faster than our largest competitor's CDMA-based network on average nationally.
AT&T also provides access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T's largest competitor's CDMA-based devices work in fewer than 45 countries. Business Traveler magazine recently named AT&T as having the "Best Mobile Coverage in the World" - the fourth time AT&T has received the distinction.
"AT&T is consistently among the top companies in the U.S. in terms of our capital investment and we're committed to helping our customers right here in Las Vegas take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," said Tyler.
Dave Archer, CEO, Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, said AT&T's significant investment to improve its network will further bolster Las Vegas' reputation as a great place to live and work.
"High-tech expansions like this one help our business community, our local economy and our overall quality of life," Archer said. "Few businesses today are more competitive than the wireless industry. That level of competition results in investment and new technology, which delivers benefits to the entire community."
AT&T's focus is delivering the nation's most advanced mobile broadband experience, which includes delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. At the same time, AT&T is widening its lead in smartphones and devices, with 20 4G devices planned for 2011, including an industry-leading Android lineup. And we're driving development of wide-ranging mobile applications with three AT&T Foundry collaborative innovation centers planned for this year, as well as leadership in multiple initiatives to provide new tools for apps developers.
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and access to more than 125,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Las Vegas or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network. Actual speeds experienced will vary and depend on several factors, including device, location, capacity, facilities, and other conditions.
*** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Courtney Pendleton, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-619-237-7722, Mobile, +1-714-926-8106, cpendleton@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com
Verizon, SAP Team Up on Cloud Enterprise Application Delivery
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Verizon, SAP Team Up on Cloud Enterprise Application Delivery
Bringing the Power of SAP Customer Relationship Management Rapid-Deployment Solution to Enterprise Workers -- in the Office or on the Go -- via the Cloud
NEW YORK andNEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.,March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and SAP America, a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP),( )announced on Wednesday (March 16) that they will jointly deliver the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) rapid-deployment solution to enterprise workers through Verizon's flagship cloud offering, Computing as a Service. Workers will now be able to access SAP CRM from their desktops or their mobile devices.
The SAP CRM rapid-deployment solution, the first in a series of SAP solutions deployed in the cloud by Verizon, can help enhance the productivity of enterprise sales, marketing and service professionals. By accessing SAP CRM and subsequent applications in the cloud, enterprises can benefit from easier and faster deployments. The SAP rapid-deployment solution offers enterprises a ready-to-use combination of software, pre-defined services and pre-configured content at a pre-defined price that can be deployed much more quickly, sometimes in as little as eight weeks.
Additionally, enterprises can now integrate their SAP applications with Verizon's Managed Mobility platform by leveraging the Sybase® Unwired Platform to mobilize applications including the Mobile Sales for SAP CRM application. As a result, sales representatives will be able to gain access to up-to-the-minute customer information via their hand-held devices, enabling them to make better informed decisions virtually anywhere, anytime.
"Enterprises are truly changing the way they do business," said Kerry Bailey, group president, cloud strategy and services for Verizon. "Verizon and SAP have joined forces to harness the true potential of the cloud by delivering proven enterprise applications that enable workers to enhance their ability to serve clients and to better business outcomes. Together, we are opening up a whole new world that allows clients to truly work without boundaries."
Bailey added, "This is yet another step in our path to deliver 'everything-as-a-service' -- a path that offers increased flexibility and better economics for our business and government clients."
Benefits of Delivering SAP Applications through Cloud Computing
The cloud-based delivery of SAP applications enables enterprises to deploy SAP application functionality in a highly scalable and even more affordable manner. It provides global users with secure, reliable access to essential business applications while helping companies contain hardware and management costs associated with traditional software deployment models.
"By offering SAP Rapid Deployment solutions via the cloud, SAP is helping companies to expand the strategic capabilities of their workforces," said Robert Viehmann senior vice president, solution assembly and packaging, SAP AG. "Today's announcement with Verizon accelerates the value companies can gain from our offerings, while controlling costs for an immediate business benefit."
As part of the SAP CRM rapid-deployment solution on Verizon's Computing as a Service (CaaS), services will be delivered based on the user-subscription license model through which customers can pay per user, per month for the application, the cloud hosting services, infrastructure and management services.
Verizon CaaS offers enterprise clients an advanced application delivery system comprising integrated delivery centers around the globe and underpinned by the Verizon global IP network, one of the world's most connected. Clients can also leverage the Verizon private network for additional protection.
The service, supported by a dedicated help desk operated according to an internationally recognized set of best practices called Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), provides customers with a single point of accountability and a structured management approach for service-related matters. Clients also have visibility into the Verizon CaaS-based delivery of SAP applications via a secure Web portal.
SAP and Verizon's Expanding Relationship
In mid-2010, Verizon became a SAP-certified global provider of cloud-based services -- the first to receive this certification from SAP. Earlier that year, SAP certified Verizon as a global provider of hosting services for the delivery of SAP applications. Verizon also launched a new application management service in January 2010 that offers enterprises end-to-end management of SAP applications and delivery platforms with custom service-level guarantees that extend beyond server and application availability to include transaction and business-process metrics.
Verizon IT Solutions
From cloud computing to IT consulting services, Verizon makes it easier for customers to build the right foundation to meet often complex requirements. Visit the Verizon IT Solutions & Hosting website for more information.
Verizon is a global leader in driving better business outcomes for enterprises and government agencies. Verizon delivers integrated IT and communications solutions via its high-IQ global IP and mobility networks to enable businesses to securely access information, share content and communicate. Verizon is rapidly transforming to a cloud-based "everything-as-a-service" delivery model that will put the power of enterprise-class solutions within the reach of every business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
About SAP
As the market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 109,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
Copyright © 2011 SAP AG. All rights reserved.
SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data contained in this document serve informational purposes only. National product specifications may vary.
Note to editors:
To preview and download broadcast-standard stock footage and press photos digitally, please visit http://www.sap.com/photos. On this platform, you can find high resolution material for your media channels. To view video stories on diverse topics, visit http://www.sap-tv.com. From this site, you can embed videos into your own Web pages, share video via e-mail links and subscribe to RSS feeds from SAP TV.
Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews.
Verizon's Online News Center:
Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Saswato Das, SAP, +1-212-653-9571, saswato.das@sap.com, EDT; or SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET, or +1-610-661-3200, EDT, or press@sap.com; or Janet Brumfield, Verizon, +1-614-723-1060, janet.brumfield@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
Bringing the Power of SAP Customer Relationship Management Rapid-Deployment Solution to Enterprise Workers -- in the Office or on the Go -- via the Cloud
NEW YORK andNEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.,March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and SAP America, a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP),( )announced on Wednesday (March 16) that they will jointly deliver the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) rapid-deployment solution to enterprise workers through Verizon's flagship cloud offering, Computing as a Service. Workers will now be able to access SAP CRM from their desktops or their mobile devices.
The SAP CRM rapid-deployment solution, the first in a series of SAP solutions deployed in the cloud by Verizon, can help enhance the productivity of enterprise sales, marketing and service professionals. By accessing SAP CRM and subsequent applications in the cloud, enterprises can benefit from easier and faster deployments. The SAP rapid-deployment solution offers enterprises a ready-to-use combination of software, pre-defined services and pre-configured content at a pre-defined price that can be deployed much more quickly, sometimes in as little as eight weeks.
Additionally, enterprises can now integrate their SAP applications with Verizon's Managed Mobility platform by leveraging the Sybase® Unwired Platform to mobilize applications including the Mobile Sales for SAP CRM application. As a result, sales representatives will be able to gain access to up-to-the-minute customer information via their hand-held devices, enabling them to make better informed decisions virtually anywhere, anytime.
"Enterprises are truly changing the way they do business," said Kerry Bailey, group president, cloud strategy and services for Verizon. "Verizon and SAP have joined forces to harness the true potential of the cloud by delivering proven enterprise applications that enable workers to enhance their ability to serve clients and to better business outcomes. Together, we are opening up a whole new world that allows clients to truly work without boundaries."
Bailey added, "This is yet another step in our path to deliver 'everything-as-a-service' -- a path that offers increased flexibility and better economics for our business and government clients."
Benefits of Delivering SAP Applications through Cloud Computing
The cloud-based delivery of SAP applications enables enterprises to deploy SAP application functionality in a highly scalable and even more affordable manner. It provides global users with secure, reliable access to essential business applications while helping companies contain hardware and management costs associated with traditional software deployment models.
"By offering SAP Rapid Deployment solutions via the cloud, SAP is helping companies to expand the strategic capabilities of their workforces," said Robert Viehmann senior vice president, solution assembly and packaging, SAP AG. "Today's announcement with Verizon accelerates the value companies can gain from our offerings, while controlling costs for an immediate business benefit."
As part of the SAP CRM rapid-deployment solution on Verizon's Computing as a Service (CaaS), services will be delivered based on the user-subscription license model through which customers can pay per user, per month for the application, the cloud hosting services, infrastructure and management services.
Verizon CaaS offers enterprise clients an advanced application delivery system comprising integrated delivery centers around the globe and underpinned by the Verizon global IP network, one of the world's most connected. Clients can also leverage the Verizon private network for additional protection.
The service, supported by a dedicated help desk operated according to an internationally recognized set of best practices called Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), provides customers with a single point of accountability and a structured management approach for service-related matters. Clients also have visibility into the Verizon CaaS-based delivery of SAP applications via a secure Web portal.
SAP and Verizon's Expanding Relationship
In mid-2010, Verizon became a SAP-certified global provider of cloud-based services -- the first to receive this certification from SAP. Earlier that year, SAP certified Verizon as a global provider of hosting services for the delivery of SAP applications. Verizon also launched a new application management service in January 2010 that offers enterprises end-to-end management of SAP applications and delivery platforms with custom service-level guarantees that extend beyond server and application availability to include transaction and business-process metrics.
Verizon IT Solutions
From cloud computing to IT consulting services, Verizon makes it easier for customers to build the right foundation to meet often complex requirements. Visit the Verizon IT Solutions & Hosting website for more information.
Verizon is a global leader in driving better business outcomes for enterprises and government agencies. Verizon delivers integrated IT and communications solutions via its high-IQ global IP and mobility networks to enable businesses to securely access information, share content and communicate. Verizon is rapidly transforming to a cloud-based "everything-as-a-service" delivery model that will put the power of enterprise-class solutions within the reach of every business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
About SAP
As the market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 109,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
Copyright © 2011 SAP AG. All rights reserved.
SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data contained in this document serve informational purposes only. National product specifications may vary.
Note to editors:
To preview and download broadcast-standard stock footage and press photos digitally, please visit http://www.sap.com/photos. On this platform, you can find high resolution material for your media channels. To view video stories on diverse topics, visit http://www.sap-tv.com. From this site, you can embed videos into your own Web pages, share video via e-mail links and subscribe to RSS feeds from SAP TV.
Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews.
Verizon's Online News Center:
Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Saswato Das, SAP, +1-212-653-9571, saswato.das@sap.com, EDT; or SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET, or +1-610-661-3200, EDT, or press@sap.com; or Janet Brumfield, Verizon, +1-614-723-1060, janet.brumfield@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
Internet Broadcasting Partners with Ebyline to Automate Freelancer Workflow; New Publishers Add 300 Professional Freelancers to the Network
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Internet Broadcasting Partners with Ebyline to Automate Freelancer Workflow; New Publishers Add 300 Professional Freelancers to the Network
LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Broadcasting and Los Angeles Times Media Group have teamed up with Ebyline (http://www.ebyline.com) to manage their freelancer transactions. Ebyline will add more than 300 freelancers to their pool of professional journalists through these partnerships.
"At the core of Internet Broadcasting's success is building engaging online experiences and doing it in a cost effective way. As soon as we met Ebyline and saw their platform for managing freelancers, we knew that it would be a great fit for us and our partners," said Jeff Kimball, Chief Operating Officer of IB. "Ebyline has made our relationships with our freelancers far more efficient and allowed us to expand the depth of the content we provide to our local media customers."
Ebyline is an online platform that helps publications more efficiently and economically manage freelancers and content syndication. Ebyline's virtual newsroom environment automates freelancer administration including assignment and pitch flow, tax management and electronic payment processing. Ebyline also introduces incremental revenue opportunities through its marketplace product, a platform designed to facilitate the a la carte sale of news content directly to other publishers.
For freelancers, Ebyline's online platform also lets writers "self-syndicate," giving them the ability to pitch, sell finished work to news organizations and negotiate fees with publishers. Ebyline is for professional journalists only - freelancers must have a track record in the business in order to gain access.
"We've removed the fixed cost structure associated with the management of freelancers to facilitate the creation and procurement of quality content," Ebyline CEO Bill Momary says. "This is a win-win for both freelancers and editors."
About Ebyline
Ebyline (http://www.ebyline.com) is a content exchange for news publishers and professional journalists, creating an alternative model dedicated to preserving high-quality reporting. The marketplace and underlying technology platform enable those who produce news content and those who publish it to do business with each other, buying and selling news on an á la carte basis using a secure online platform that is a fully functional marketplace and manages all administrative tasks - freeing up time and budgets on both sides to dedicate more resources to quality journalism. Ebyline's partners include E.W. Scripps, Internet Broadcasting, Los Angeles Times Media Group, The Sacramento Bee, Variety, ProPublica, and more. Ebyline is based in Los Angeles.
About Internet Broadcasting
Internet Broadcasting is the leading provider of solutions that create online experiences that capture consumers' attention which, in turn, creates audiences that respond to advertising. IB provides the technology and services that our TV, Newspaper, Cable and Radio customers need to build successful online media businesses through our Enterprise Publishing Platform (ibPublish), News & Content, and Advertising Solutions products. Our customers succeed because IB creates solutions that no one else has. We deliver measurable results for our customers and grow their businesses in a cost-effective way. For more information visit http://www.ibsys.com.
SOURCE Ebyline
Ebyline
CONTACT: Allen Narcisse, +1-818-570-2574, press@ebyline.com, for Ebyline
Web Site: http://www.ibsys.com
LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Broadcasting and Los Angeles Times Media Group have teamed up with Ebyline (http://www.ebyline.com) to manage their freelancer transactions. Ebyline will add more than 300 freelancers to their pool of professional journalists through these partnerships.
"At the core of Internet Broadcasting's success is building engaging online experiences and doing it in a cost effective way. As soon as we met Ebyline and saw their platform for managing freelancers, we knew that it would be a great fit for us and our partners," said Jeff Kimball, Chief Operating Officer of IB. "Ebyline has made our relationships with our freelancers far more efficient and allowed us to expand the depth of the content we provide to our local media customers."
Ebyline is an online platform that helps publications more efficiently and economically manage freelancers and content syndication. Ebyline's virtual newsroom environment automates freelancer administration including assignment and pitch flow, tax management and electronic payment processing. Ebyline also introduces incremental revenue opportunities through its marketplace product, a platform designed to facilitate the a la carte sale of news content directly to other publishers.
For freelancers, Ebyline's online platform also lets writers "self-syndicate," giving them the ability to pitch, sell finished work to news organizations and negotiate fees with publishers. Ebyline is for professional journalists only - freelancers must have a track record in the business in order to gain access.
"We've removed the fixed cost structure associated with the management of freelancers to facilitate the creation and procurement of quality content," Ebyline CEO Bill Momary says. "This is a win-win for both freelancers and editors."
About Ebyline
Ebyline (http://www.ebyline.com) is a content exchange for news publishers and professional journalists, creating an alternative model dedicated to preserving high-quality reporting. The marketplace and underlying technology platform enable those who produce news content and those who publish it to do business with each other, buying and selling news on an á la carte basis using a secure online platform that is a fully functional marketplace and manages all administrative tasks - freeing up time and budgets on both sides to dedicate more resources to quality journalism. Ebyline's partners include E.W. Scripps, Internet Broadcasting, Los Angeles Times Media Group, The Sacramento Bee, Variety, ProPublica, and more. Ebyline is based in Los Angeles.
About Internet Broadcasting
Internet Broadcasting is the leading provider of solutions that create online experiences that capture consumers' attention which, in turn, creates audiences that respond to advertising. IB provides the technology and services that our TV, Newspaper, Cable and Radio customers need to build successful online media businesses through our Enterprise Publishing Platform (ibPublish), News & Content, and Advertising Solutions products. Our customers succeed because IB creates solutions that no one else has. We deliver measurable results for our customers and grow their businesses in a cost-effective way. For more information visit http://www.ibsys.com.
SOURCE Ebyline
Ebyline
CONTACT: Allen Narcisse, +1-818-570-2574, press@ebyline.com, for Ebyline
Web Site: http://www.ibsys.com
Bentley Walker Deploys iDirect's SatManage Network Management Software to Strengthen Customer Management
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Bentley Walker Deploys iDirect's SatManage Network Management Software to Strengthen Customer Management
Customer Management and NOC Toolset help company provide higher service standards for international defense and enterprise customers
HERNDON, Va., March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Bentley Walker Ltd., one of the largest VSAT network operators in Europe, has purchased iDirect's SatManage network management system. SatManage is a highly sophisticated suite of Web-based software modules that help operators automate, monitor and integrate large, hybrid networks with Network Operations Center (NOC)-based applications. In addition to the SatManage core module, Bentley Walker has also purchased the Customer Management and NOC Toolset modules. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
(Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080912/NEF020LOGO)
By implementing SatManage to strengthen its core network operations, Bentley Walker is able to serve new high-profile markets such as international defense and large enterprises where customer engagement and Service Level Agreement (SLA) management are critical. Bentley Walker is taking advantage of SatManage's Customer Management module, allowing it to create a fully customized Web-based portal through which it can share network performance data and management tools directly with customers. These value-added services help Bentley Walker increase customer retention and acquisition.
The operator is also integrating SatManage with its billing system so it can communicate important business information to customers through the portal, such as account status and what service package they are operating on. By doing so, Bentley Walker can use SatManage as a central point of interaction with each customer and improve the overall efficiency of its operations.
"Our deployment of SatManage represents an important inflection point in our company's growth, helping us improve how we do business and expand into new markets. Through intuitive features such as a custom Web portal, we can elevate customer satisfaction and attract higher-profile customers."
~ Anthony WALKER
CEO, Bentley Walker Ltd.
"Major network operators like Bentley Walker have to contend with expanding global network deployments and the needs of new and increasingly demanding customers. SatManage provides a way to simplify network operations, while giving customers greater visibility and access to network performance data that they want."
~ Stephen TUNNICLIFFE
Regional Vice President, Europe, iDirect
Bentley Walker is ranked as the largest supplier and operator of VSAT Networks outside of North America. Comsys independently audited Bentley Walker as having around 45% of the Market in Europe and the Middle East, to date having sold and brought online over 12,000 VSATs. Bentley Walker Ltd and Bentley Telecom are both privately owned Companies, the former started in 1947 by the Late LT Commander C Walker (George Cross DSC, DSO, DFC) RNVR in 1947 and is currently run and owned by Mr. Anthony Walker and Mr. Matthew Walker, the shares in trust to the next generation thus ensuring the business continues to be a family owned and run business.
iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is transforming the way the world gets and stays connected. The company's satellite-based IP communications technology enables constant connectivity for voice, video and data applications in diverse and challenging environments. The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) integrates advanced technology into iDirect's portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. With more than 15 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirect serves customers in over 50 countries through a diverse network of service provider partners, including seven of the World Teleport Association's Global Top Ten operators. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, iDirect has offices in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. In 2007, iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) was set up to drive adoption of its IP-based solutions in the US Government market. In 2008, iDirect Asia Pte Ltd was established in Singapore to enhance its value-add and responsiveness to customers in the Asia Pacific region. Please visit http://www.idirect.net.
VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.
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iDirect
CONTACT: Julie Bettinger, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, iDirect, +1-703-648-8155, +1-703-648-8015 (fax), jbettinger@idirect.net, or Edward Szeto, Manager, Corporate Communications, VT Systems, +1-703-739-2610, +1-703-739-2611 (fax), eszeto@vt-systems.com, or Neil Denyer, Sales Manager, Bentley Walker Ltd, 44-23-92-311103, 44-23-92-461465 (fax), neil@bentleywalker.com
Web Site: http://www.idirect.net
Customer Management and NOC Toolset help company provide higher service standards for international defense and enterprise customers
HERNDON, Va., March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Bentley Walker Ltd., one of the largest VSAT network operators in Europe, has purchased iDirect's SatManage network management system. SatManage is a highly sophisticated suite of Web-based software modules that help operators automate, monitor and integrate large, hybrid networks with Network Operations Center (NOC)-based applications. In addition to the SatManage core module, Bentley Walker has also purchased the Customer Management and NOC Toolset modules. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
(Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080912/NEF020LOGO)
By implementing SatManage to strengthen its core network operations, Bentley Walker is able to serve new high-profile markets such as international defense and large enterprises where customer engagement and Service Level Agreement (SLA) management are critical. Bentley Walker is taking advantage of SatManage's Customer Management module, allowing it to create a fully customized Web-based portal through which it can share network performance data and management tools directly with customers. These value-added services help Bentley Walker increase customer retention and acquisition.
The operator is also integrating SatManage with its billing system so it can communicate important business information to customers through the portal, such as account status and what service package they are operating on. By doing so, Bentley Walker can use SatManage as a central point of interaction with each customer and improve the overall efficiency of its operations.
"Our deployment of SatManage represents an important inflection point in our company's growth, helping us improve how we do business and expand into new markets. Through intuitive features such as a custom Web portal, we can elevate customer satisfaction and attract higher-profile customers."
~ Anthony WALKER
CEO, Bentley Walker Ltd.
"Major network operators like Bentley Walker have to contend with expanding global network deployments and the needs of new and increasingly demanding customers. SatManage provides a way to simplify network operations, while giving customers greater visibility and access to network performance data that they want."
~ Stephen TUNNICLIFFE
Regional Vice President, Europe, iDirect
Bentley Walker is ranked as the largest supplier and operator of VSAT Networks outside of North America. Comsys independently audited Bentley Walker as having around 45% of the Market in Europe and the Middle East, to date having sold and brought online over 12,000 VSATs. Bentley Walker Ltd and Bentley Telecom are both privately owned Companies, the former started in 1947 by the Late LT Commander C Walker (George Cross DSC, DSO, DFC) RNVR in 1947 and is currently run and owned by Mr. Anthony Walker and Mr. Matthew Walker, the shares in trust to the next generation thus ensuring the business continues to be a family owned and run business.
iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is transforming the way the world gets and stays connected. The company's satellite-based IP communications technology enables constant connectivity for voice, video and data applications in diverse and challenging environments. The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) integrates advanced technology into iDirect's portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. With more than 15 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirect serves customers in over 50 countries through a diverse network of service provider partners, including seven of the World Teleport Association's Global Top Ten operators. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, iDirect has offices in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. In 2007, iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) was set up to drive adoption of its IP-based solutions in the US Government market. In 2008, iDirect Asia Pte Ltd was established in Singapore to enhance its value-add and responsiveness to customers in the Asia Pacific region. Please visit http://www.idirect.net.
VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.
SOURCE iDirect
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iDirect
CONTACT: Julie Bettinger, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, iDirect, +1-703-648-8155, +1-703-648-8015 (fax), jbettinger@idirect.net, or Edward Szeto, Manager, Corporate Communications, VT Systems, +1-703-739-2610, +1-703-739-2611 (fax), eszeto@vt-systems.com, or Neil Denyer, Sales Manager, Bentley Walker Ltd, 44-23-92-311103, 44-23-92-461465 (fax), neil@bentleywalker.com
Web Site: http://www.idirect.net
Calling All Kids: Microsoft Opens Kodu Cup Video Game Design Competition
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Calling All Kids: Microsoft Opens Kodu Cup Video Game Design Competition
Microsoft launches Kodu Game Lab software to help kids express creativity and learn skills needed for future jobs in science, technology, engineering and math.
REDMOND, Wash., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the full availability of Microsoft Kodu Game Lab for the PC and the launch of the nationwide Microsoft Kodu Cup 2011 competition. Kodu Cup invites students, ages 9 to 17, to design, build and submit their own video games using the Kodu Game Lab software-- no previous programming experience necessary! Starting today, kids can enter the competition, read the Official Rules and learn more at http://koducup.us.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Microsoft Kodu Game Lab, available at http://fuse.microsoft.com/kodu, is a free game design tool that enables kids to easily build their own video games for the PC within minutes by dragging and dropping images and simple icons, rather than using complex programming languages. The tool builds real-world skills by encouraging kids to analyze a problem and develop a solution. They do this by building virtual cartoon characters and the worlds in which those characters live. The full release of Kodu Game Lab for the PC includes new features, such as an interactive system that guides users through each step of making games -- creating terrain, adding characters and programming them. It also includes a community feature that allows users to share games with other PC-based Kodu Game Lab users.
"Today's kids have a natural passion for video games and video game design," said Michael H. Levine, Ph.D., executive director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. "Microsoft's Kodu Cup is a great way to harness that passion and apply it in a way that helps improve academic achievement, skills and interest in the careers of the future, which are going to fuel our country."
Developed by Microsoft Research, Kodu Game Lab is designed to promote learning skills for children while igniting their interest in future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). As stated in President Obama's State of the Union address in late January 2011, STEM skills are increasingly critical to remaining competitive in the workforce and the world. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. will have more than 2 million job openings in STEM-related fields by 2014. Kodu Game Lab helps kids build a strong foundation in STEM-related skills and inspires them to study and pursue STEM fields in a way that's both fun and interesting to them.
"Our research has shown that Kodu Game Lab appeals equally to girls and boys and helps promote creativity, self-confidence, critical thinking and technology skills," said Lili Cheng, general manager of Microsoft's Future Social Experiences Labs. "Kids don't feel like they're programming so much as playing, even though they're creating sophisticated worlds, characters and storylines."
Kodu Cup Competition Details
Here are some details about this year's Kodu Cup competition:
-- Submissions will be accepted through May 10, with winners announced in
late May.
-- The competition will be broken into two age groups -- 9 to 12 years old
and 13 to 17 years old -- with a grand prize winner and first and second
runners-up from each group.
-- The grand prize winners receive $5,000 for themselves and their
respective schools, as well as a trip to the Imagine Cup 2011 Worldwide
Finals in New York.
-- Kids are encouraged to participate, register and learn more about the
competition at http://koducup.us.
-- All entrants under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian's
consent to participate in the competition.
-- Quick tips on gaming are available at http://GetGameSmart.com.
As part of its Unlimited Potential program, Microsoft has made significant investments to prepare and empower teachers who teach STEM subjects and to inspire young people to consider careers in STEM-related fields. Kodu Cup is part of this commitment, which includes programs such as Imagine Cup, Partners in Learning and DigiGirlz.
More information on Kodu Game Lab and a free program download are available at http://fuse.microsoft.com/kodu.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft Corp.
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com
Microsoft launches Kodu Game Lab software to help kids express creativity and learn skills needed for future jobs in science, technology, engineering and math.
REDMOND, Wash., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the full availability of Microsoft Kodu Game Lab for the PC and the launch of the nationwide Microsoft Kodu Cup 2011 competition. Kodu Cup invites students, ages 9 to 17, to design, build and submit their own video games using the Kodu Game Lab software-- no previous programming experience necessary! Starting today, kids can enter the competition, read the Official Rules and learn more at http://koducup.us.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Microsoft Kodu Game Lab, available at http://fuse.microsoft.com/kodu, is a free game design tool that enables kids to easily build their own video games for the PC within minutes by dragging and dropping images and simple icons, rather than using complex programming languages. The tool builds real-world skills by encouraging kids to analyze a problem and develop a solution. They do this by building virtual cartoon characters and the worlds in which those characters live. The full release of Kodu Game Lab for the PC includes new features, such as an interactive system that guides users through each step of making games -- creating terrain, adding characters and programming them. It also includes a community feature that allows users to share games with other PC-based Kodu Game Lab users.
"Today's kids have a natural passion for video games and video game design," said Michael H. Levine, Ph.D., executive director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. "Microsoft's Kodu Cup is a great way to harness that passion and apply it in a way that helps improve academic achievement, skills and interest in the careers of the future, which are going to fuel our country."
Developed by Microsoft Research, Kodu Game Lab is designed to promote learning skills for children while igniting their interest in future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). As stated in President Obama's State of the Union address in late January 2011, STEM skills are increasingly critical to remaining competitive in the workforce and the world. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. will have more than 2 million job openings in STEM-related fields by 2014. Kodu Game Lab helps kids build a strong foundation in STEM-related skills and inspires them to study and pursue STEM fields in a way that's both fun and interesting to them.
"Our research has shown that Kodu Game Lab appeals equally to girls and boys and helps promote creativity, self-confidence, critical thinking and technology skills," said Lili Cheng, general manager of Microsoft's Future Social Experiences Labs. "Kids don't feel like they're programming so much as playing, even though they're creating sophisticated worlds, characters and storylines."
Kodu Cup Competition Details
Here are some details about this year's Kodu Cup competition:
-- Submissions will be accepted through May 10, with winners announced in
late May.
-- The competition will be broken into two age groups -- 9 to 12 years old
and 13 to 17 years old -- with a grand prize winner and first and second
runners-up from each group.
-- The grand prize winners receive $5,000 for themselves and their
respective schools, as well as a trip to the Imagine Cup 2011 Worldwide
Finals in New York.
-- Kids are encouraged to participate, register and learn more about the
competition at http://koducup.us.
-- All entrants under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian's
consent to participate in the competition.
-- Quick tips on gaming are available at http://GetGameSmart.com.
As part of its Unlimited Potential program, Microsoft has made significant investments to prepare and empower teachers who teach STEM subjects and to inspire young people to consider careers in STEM-related fields. Kodu Cup is part of this commitment, which includes programs such as Imagine Cup, Partners in Learning and DigiGirlz.
More information on Kodu Game Lab and a free program download are available at http://fuse.microsoft.com/kodu.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft Corp.
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com
Motorola Mobility Brings MOTOROLA XOOM(TM) Wi-Fi to United States
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Motorola Mobility Brings MOTOROLA XOOM(TM) Wi-Fi to United States
Innovative new tablet experience to be available from more than seven leading retailers nationwide
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced the upcoming availability of MOTOROLA XOOM(TM) Wi-Fi edition from leading retailers across the United States starting March 27. Amazon.com, Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Sam's Club (select locations), Staples and Walmart will be offering the 10.1-inch widescreen HD tablet with Android(TM) 3.0 (Honeycomb) through both online and retail store channels. The MSRP for MOTOROLA XOOM Wi-Fi with 32 GB of memory will be $599.
"MOTOROLA XOOM is a truly innovative tablet - its design, coupled with being the first tablet to have Android 3.0, results in a user experience that is one-of-a-kind," said Dan Papalia, vice president of retail sales for Motorola Mobility. "We are now continuing to expand the choices available to consumers with the MOTOROLA XOOM Wi-Fi to be available soon from numerous leading retailers in the United States."
In addition, the MOTOROLA XOOM Wi-Fi will be available to commercial IT channels and regional retailers through a distribution agreement with Synnex Corporation, and regional carriers through Brightpoint, Inc.
MOTOROLA XOOM showcases the innovations of the Honeycomb user experience - including widgets, true multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization - on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, enabling video content that's richer and clearer than ever before. With a 1GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, MOTOROLA XOOM delivers exceptionally fast web-browsing performance. The latest Google Mobile services include Google Maps 5.0(TM) with 3D interaction and access to more than 3 million Google eBooks and apps from Android Market(TM). MOTOROLA XOOM also supports a Beta of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2 downloadable from Android Market, enabling the delivery of rich Flash based web content including videos, casual games and rich Internet applications.
As the first device running Android 3.0, MOTOROLA XOOM benefits from our aggressive work with developers across the ecosystem through MOTODEV, Motorola's developer support program to enable world-class tablet and smartphone experiences. These devices will be able to access more than 150,000 applications within the Android Market as well as the rapidly increasing number of applications optimized directly for the Android 3.0 OS. In addition, thousands of Flash-based web applications and sites will become available for the MOTOROLA XOOM.
As a part of the company's commitment and leadership -- along with Google's -- to the Android ecosystem, Motorola announced a series of global developer events in 11 cities across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. These MOTODEV events give developers access to tools, support and Motorola's team of Android experts. The first of these events was hosted in San Francisco on March 1 and had more than 665 developers in attendance.
MOTODEV also recently announced a new testing and certification program for Honeycomb applications, encouraging developers to submit their applications to get early feedback and support on MOTOROLA XOOM performance. This is a part of the company's ongoing commitment to supporting the ecosystem in delivering high quality experiences to the consumer.
More information about MOTODEV tools, resources and events can be found at http://developer.motorola.com.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android, Google, Google Mobile and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc. All other product and service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc.
Media contact
Kira Lee Golin
858.404.2130
kira@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility, Inc.
SOURCE Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc.
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Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Kira Lee Golin of Motorola Mobility, Inc., +1-858-404-2130, kira@motorola.com
Web Site: http://motorola.com/mobility
Innovative new tablet experience to be available from more than seven leading retailers nationwide
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced the upcoming availability of MOTOROLA XOOM(TM) Wi-Fi edition from leading retailers across the United States starting March 27. Amazon.com, Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Sam's Club (select locations), Staples and Walmart will be offering the 10.1-inch widescreen HD tablet with Android(TM) 3.0 (Honeycomb) through both online and retail store channels. The MSRP for MOTOROLA XOOM Wi-Fi with 32 GB of memory will be $599.
"MOTOROLA XOOM is a truly innovative tablet - its design, coupled with being the first tablet to have Android 3.0, results in a user experience that is one-of-a-kind," said Dan Papalia, vice president of retail sales for Motorola Mobility. "We are now continuing to expand the choices available to consumers with the MOTOROLA XOOM Wi-Fi to be available soon from numerous leading retailers in the United States."
In addition, the MOTOROLA XOOM Wi-Fi will be available to commercial IT channels and regional retailers through a distribution agreement with Synnex Corporation, and regional carriers through Brightpoint, Inc.
MOTOROLA XOOM showcases the innovations of the Honeycomb user experience - including widgets, true multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization - on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, enabling video content that's richer and clearer than ever before. With a 1GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, MOTOROLA XOOM delivers exceptionally fast web-browsing performance. The latest Google Mobile services include Google Maps 5.0(TM) with 3D interaction and access to more than 3 million Google eBooks and apps from Android Market(TM). MOTOROLA XOOM also supports a Beta of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2 downloadable from Android Market, enabling the delivery of rich Flash based web content including videos, casual games and rich Internet applications.
As the first device running Android 3.0, MOTOROLA XOOM benefits from our aggressive work with developers across the ecosystem through MOTODEV, Motorola's developer support program to enable world-class tablet and smartphone experiences. These devices will be able to access more than 150,000 applications within the Android Market as well as the rapidly increasing number of applications optimized directly for the Android 3.0 OS. In addition, thousands of Flash-based web applications and sites will become available for the MOTOROLA XOOM.
As a part of the company's commitment and leadership -- along with Google's -- to the Android ecosystem, Motorola announced a series of global developer events in 11 cities across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. These MOTODEV events give developers access to tools, support and Motorola's team of Android experts. The first of these events was hosted in San Francisco on March 1 and had more than 665 developers in attendance.
MOTODEV also recently announced a new testing and certification program for Honeycomb applications, encouraging developers to submit their applications to get early feedback and support on MOTOROLA XOOM performance. This is a part of the company's ongoing commitment to supporting the ecosystem in delivering high quality experiences to the consumer.
More information about MOTODEV tools, resources and events can be found at http://developer.motorola.com.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android, Google, Google Mobile and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc. All other product and service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc.
Media contact
Kira Lee Golin
858.404.2130
kira@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility, Inc.
SOURCE Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc.
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Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Kira Lee Golin of Motorola Mobility, Inc., +1-858-404-2130, kira@motorola.com
Web Site: http://motorola.com/mobility
PolicyMap Offers Free Mapping Widgets with FEMA Flood Zone Data
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 8:00:01 AM
PolicyMap Offers Free Mapping Widgets with FEMA Flood Zone Data
PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FEMA Flood Zone data is now accessible in a free widget from PolicyMap. PolicyMap overlays the latest FEMA data on U.S. maps so that flood zone locations, down to the parcel level, are immediately apparent. Anyone can offer their website users the ability to view and interact with this data by simply adding the free code.
PolicyMap is an online data analysis and interactive map tool which allows users to generate maps, tables and reports based on over 10,000 key social and economic indicators. Available to anyone with internet access, PolicyMap uses Geographic Information Systems technology to display these indicators for U.S. communities down to a neighborhood level.
Realtors Property Resource, LLC (RPR), a subsidiary of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is one of PolicyMap's premiere clients. PolicyMap provides the RPR with up-to-date information on the neighborhoods where REALTORS® work. Crime, education, and employment represent just a few of the key indicators PolicyMap provides to the RPR for use by NAR's members.
Flood zone locations are another critical data piece. REALTORS® must communicate to both buyers and sellers the degree to which a property might be in jeopardy. PolicyMap provides the latest FEMA data, overlaid on a map, so that, REALTORS® can immediately see flood zone locations down to the parcel level.
"The ability to seamlessly pull key information like the location of flood zones into our own maps makes the PolicyMap service invaluable to our members," shares Kris Goodfellow, Vice President, Product Management at RPR. "As the mantra goes, real estate is all about location, location, location. Using PolicyMap, we are able to give our REALTOR® members real location intelligence that can help them to better educate their buyers and sellers."
Upon request, PolicyMap also provides instructions to tailor the Flood Zone widget to show a specific geographic location. The widget automatically updates when the data is updated on PolicyMap. For more information or to schedule a demonstration, contact PolicyMap.
About TRF and PolicyMap
PolicyMap is a fully web-based interactive map tool that makes it quick and easy to gather and analyze geocentric information. A service of The Reinvestment Fund, a not-for-profit leader in the financing of neighborhood revitalization, PolicyMap empowers decision makers with better access to credible market and demographic data in an easy-to-use geographic information system. Visit http://www.policymap.com for more information.
SOURCE PolicyMap
PolicyMap
CONTACT: Maggie McCullough, +1-215-574-5840, Maggie.McCullough@trfund.com
Web Site: http://www.policymap.com
PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FEMA Flood Zone data is now accessible in a free widget from PolicyMap. PolicyMap overlays the latest FEMA data on U.S. maps so that flood zone locations, down to the parcel level, are immediately apparent. Anyone can offer their website users the ability to view and interact with this data by simply adding the free code.
PolicyMap is an online data analysis and interactive map tool which allows users to generate maps, tables and reports based on over 10,000 key social and economic indicators. Available to anyone with internet access, PolicyMap uses Geographic Information Systems technology to display these indicators for U.S. communities down to a neighborhood level.
Realtors Property Resource, LLC (RPR), a subsidiary of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is one of PolicyMap's premiere clients. PolicyMap provides the RPR with up-to-date information on the neighborhoods where REALTORS® work. Crime, education, and employment represent just a few of the key indicators PolicyMap provides to the RPR for use by NAR's members.
Flood zone locations are another critical data piece. REALTORS® must communicate to both buyers and sellers the degree to which a property might be in jeopardy. PolicyMap provides the latest FEMA data, overlaid on a map, so that, REALTORS® can immediately see flood zone locations down to the parcel level.
"The ability to seamlessly pull key information like the location of flood zones into our own maps makes the PolicyMap service invaluable to our members," shares Kris Goodfellow, Vice President, Product Management at RPR. "As the mantra goes, real estate is all about location, location, location. Using PolicyMap, we are able to give our REALTOR® members real location intelligence that can help them to better educate their buyers and sellers."
Upon request, PolicyMap also provides instructions to tailor the Flood Zone widget to show a specific geographic location. The widget automatically updates when the data is updated on PolicyMap. For more information or to schedule a demonstration, contact PolicyMap.
About TRF and PolicyMap
PolicyMap is a fully web-based interactive map tool that makes it quick and easy to gather and analyze geocentric information. A service of The Reinvestment Fund, a not-for-profit leader in the financing of neighborhood revitalization, PolicyMap empowers decision makers with better access to credible market and demographic data in an easy-to-use geographic information system. Visit http://www.policymap.com for more information.
SOURCE PolicyMap
PolicyMap
CONTACT: Maggie McCullough, +1-215-574-5840, Maggie.McCullough@trfund.com
Web Site: http://www.policymap.com
New Online Platform Whoopaa Separates Personal and Business Social Networks
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:49:01 AM
New Online Platform Whoopaa Separates Personal and Business Social Networks
Startup Receives Half a Million Investment, Launches Free iPhone App
AMSTERDAM, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- No one wants their boss to know what they're doing on the weekend. So
Internet users are increasingly looking for a social platform that makes it
easy to keep private posts separate from professional ones. Three young Dutch
entrepreneurs found the solution in Whoopaa, a free online platform and free
IPhone app that allows you to manage your social networks from a dashboard,
and separate private and professional communication.
Investment
Whoopaa's creators received an investment of more than half a million
dollars to develop the platform, and it's now ready to conquer the world.
"Whoopaa is a perfect fit with the variety of relationships people have with
each other," said Bas Prass, one of Whoopaa's co-founders. "In real life we
often try to keep our professional and our private lives separate. Following
someone on Twitter for professional reasons, and reading about how their cat
has gone missing, can be irritating."
How It Works
Although most Internet users still use social media in a private context,
there is an international shift toward professional use. "You increasingly
see that companies are starting to apply social media as a professional means
of communication," said Bas Prass. "This makes a separation in the messaging
important." Whoopaa offers Internet users the possibility to manage their
personal and business life online and switch between those identities by
clicking a single button. In addition users are able to integrate their
social networks Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin in order to have them all
aggregated into one social network.
Ambitions
Whoopaa's creators are ambitious and busy developing new Whoopaa services
including:
- A match system for professionals who want to exchange knowledge and
information
- A private match system for online dating
Whoopaa expects to reach 100.000 users by the end of this year.
About Whoopaa:
Whoopaa is the first worldwide social platform where Internet users can
connect, integrate and manage their social networks and separate private and
professional communication. Whoopaa is a combination of 'Whoop', the cry of
joy, and 'aa' for 'All activities'. Whoopaa is based in the Netherlands and
was founded by Bas Prass (21), Sezan Keers (22) and Rens Netten (21).
http://www.whoopaa.com
Source: Whoopaa
Note to the editors: For more information contact Inge Gillissen +31(06)24298889 or Anna van Os +31(06)11365015
Startup Receives Half a Million Investment, Launches Free iPhone App
AMSTERDAM, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- No one wants their boss to know what they're doing on the weekend. So
Internet users are increasingly looking for a social platform that makes it
easy to keep private posts separate from professional ones. Three young Dutch
entrepreneurs found the solution in Whoopaa, a free online platform and free
IPhone app that allows you to manage your social networks from a dashboard,
and separate private and professional communication.
Investment
Whoopaa's creators received an investment of more than half a million
dollars to develop the platform, and it's now ready to conquer the world.
"Whoopaa is a perfect fit with the variety of relationships people have with
each other," said Bas Prass, one of Whoopaa's co-founders. "In real life we
often try to keep our professional and our private lives separate. Following
someone on Twitter for professional reasons, and reading about how their cat
has gone missing, can be irritating."
How It Works
Although most Internet users still use social media in a private context,
there is an international shift toward professional use. "You increasingly
see that companies are starting to apply social media as a professional means
of communication," said Bas Prass. "This makes a separation in the messaging
important." Whoopaa offers Internet users the possibility to manage their
personal and business life online and switch between those identities by
clicking a single button. In addition users are able to integrate their
social networks Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin in order to have them all
aggregated into one social network.
Ambitions
Whoopaa's creators are ambitious and busy developing new Whoopaa services
including:
- A match system for professionals who want to exchange knowledge and
information
- A private match system for online dating
Whoopaa expects to reach 100.000 users by the end of this year.
About Whoopaa:
Whoopaa is the first worldwide social platform where Internet users can
connect, integrate and manage their social networks and separate private and
professional communication. Whoopaa is a combination of 'Whoop', the cry of
joy, and 'aa' for 'All activities'. Whoopaa is based in the Netherlands and
was founded by Bas Prass (21), Sezan Keers (22) and Rens Netten (21).
http://www.whoopaa.com
Source: Whoopaa
Note to the editors: For more information contact Inge Gillissen +31(06)24298889 or Anna van Os +31(06)11365015
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:42:01 AM
Pro Softnet Expands IDrive® Online Backup Offering With New IDrive Unlimited, Providing Affordable Unlimited Online Data Storage
New IDrive Unlimited Plan Allows Consumers to Back Up Unlimited Amounts of Digital Pictures, Music, Videos, and Documents Easily and Securely
CALABASAS, Calif., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Softnet Corporation, a world-class provider of cloud storage, online backup, compliance, and remote access solutions for consumers and business, today announced an expansion to their popular IDrive online backup plan lineup with the new IDrive Unlimited plan. As its name suggests, IDrive Unlimited provides unlimited online backup storage for an attractively priced fixed annual fee. IDrive Unlimited is targeted to the home consumer market segment where vast and ever-growing amounts of digital pictures, videos, music, movies, and documents go largely unprotected.
IDrive is regarded as a premium online backup service and currently protects over 750,000 users with reliable, secure online backup for consumers and businesses of all sizes. With the advent of faster Internet connections, more consumers and businesses are pushing their backups to the cloud as a way to safeguard memories, content, and critical information from catastrophic loss.
IDrive is available in several different plans based on user's specific needs, including IDrive Basic with 5GB free online storage and IDrive Pro for individuals, families, and business. Both offer automatic continuous protection at speeds up to 30% faster than competitive solutions, Windows® and Macintosh® platform support, and access to their backed-up files from anywhere. Users can easily schedule recurring backups to occur overnight when the computer is not in use. IDrive Lite is also available for backing up/migrating contacts on BlackBerry®, Android, and iPhone® mobile phones.
"IDrive Unlimited is a fantastic value for consumers who don't want to be concerned with the size of their backups," said Raghu Kulkarni, CEO for Pro Softnet Corporation. "Our company philosophy has always been to give our customers the best value possible without compromising on the security and integrity of their data, and IDrive Unlimited is a perfect example of this vision. 750,000 satisfied customers can't be wrong."
Pricing & Availability
IDrive Unlimited is currently available for a low fixed price of only $49.50 per year. Presently, IDrive Unlimited is offered for a single Windows-based computer only, and Internet bandwidth may be throttled by Pro Softnet after a 150GB threshold has been reached. Learn more or sign up at http://www.IDrive.com.
About Pro Softnet Corporation
Headquartered in Calabasas, CA, Pro Softnet is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, remote access, compliance and related technologies serving the consumer, SMB, and Enterprise market segments. Core products include IDrive®, IDrive® Sync, IBackup®, and remotepc. The company's popular IDrive online backup service currently has over 750,000 subscribers.
Contact:
Robert DeMoulin
DeMoulin & Company
(925) 699-5423
robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Pro Softnet Corporation
Pro Softnet Corporation
CONTACT: Robert DeMoulin, DeMoulin & Company, +1-925-699-5423, robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com
Web Site: http://www.idrive.com
New IDrive Unlimited Plan Allows Consumers to Back Up Unlimited Amounts of Digital Pictures, Music, Videos, and Documents Easily and Securely
CALABASAS, Calif., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Softnet Corporation, a world-class provider of cloud storage, online backup, compliance, and remote access solutions for consumers and business, today announced an expansion to their popular IDrive online backup plan lineup with the new IDrive Unlimited plan. As its name suggests, IDrive Unlimited provides unlimited online backup storage for an attractively priced fixed annual fee. IDrive Unlimited is targeted to the home consumer market segment where vast and ever-growing amounts of digital pictures, videos, music, movies, and documents go largely unprotected.
IDrive is regarded as a premium online backup service and currently protects over 750,000 users with reliable, secure online backup for consumers and businesses of all sizes. With the advent of faster Internet connections, more consumers and businesses are pushing their backups to the cloud as a way to safeguard memories, content, and critical information from catastrophic loss.
IDrive is available in several different plans based on user's specific needs, including IDrive Basic with 5GB free online storage and IDrive Pro for individuals, families, and business. Both offer automatic continuous protection at speeds up to 30% faster than competitive solutions, Windows® and Macintosh® platform support, and access to their backed-up files from anywhere. Users can easily schedule recurring backups to occur overnight when the computer is not in use. IDrive Lite is also available for backing up/migrating contacts on BlackBerry®, Android, and iPhone® mobile phones.
"IDrive Unlimited is a fantastic value for consumers who don't want to be concerned with the size of their backups," said Raghu Kulkarni, CEO for Pro Softnet Corporation. "Our company philosophy has always been to give our customers the best value possible without compromising on the security and integrity of their data, and IDrive Unlimited is a perfect example of this vision. 750,000 satisfied customers can't be wrong."
Pricing & Availability
IDrive Unlimited is currently available for a low fixed price of only $49.50 per year. Presently, IDrive Unlimited is offered for a single Windows-based computer only, and Internet bandwidth may be throttled by Pro Softnet after a 150GB threshold has been reached. Learn more or sign up at http://www.IDrive.com.
About Pro Softnet Corporation
Headquartered in Calabasas, CA, Pro Softnet is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, remote access, compliance and related technologies serving the consumer, SMB, and Enterprise market segments. Core products include IDrive®, IDrive® Sync, IBackup®, and remotepc. The company's popular IDrive online backup service currently has over 750,000 subscribers.
Contact:
Robert DeMoulin
DeMoulin & Company
(925) 699-5423
robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Pro Softnet Corporation
Pro Softnet Corporation
CONTACT: Robert DeMoulin, DeMoulin & Company, +1-925-699-5423, robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com
Web Site: http://www.idrive.com
Mom and TV Personality Leila Sbitani Launches New Sitter Sorter(TM) iPhone App That Helps Parents Manage Babysitters
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:35:01 AM
Mom and TV Personality Leila Sbitani Launches New Sitter Sorter(TM) iPhone App That Helps Parents Manage Babysitters
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you tired of spending precious time tracking down babysitters and keeping track of their schedules and contact information? A newly released iPhone app and personal babysitter organizer is now available on the Apple iTunes store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sitter-sorter/id419044900?mt=8 . The Sitter Sorter app, created by A&S Simple Solutions, costs $4.99 and was inspired by two parents who were convinced there was a better way to keep up with the frustrating task of sitter scheduling.
"My husband and I were discouraged by the overwhelming process of finding babysitters, sorting out their information, and trying to keep up with scheduling tasks," said Leila Sbitani, mom and television personality who created Sitter Sorter with her husband Andrew Hahn. "We believed there had to be a way to leverage mobile technology and merge communications, convenience, and information."
Designed by mobile apps development company WillowTree Apps, the Sitter Sorter rotary dial animates when you touch it, allowing parents to dial it like a rotary phone. The Sitter Sorter has other user-friendly features, allowing parents to create profiles that can easily be sent to others who do not have a smartphone via text messaging:
-- Children profiles with activities and special needs.
-- Parent profiles with contact and other important information.
-- Sitter profiles with address, phone number, e-mail, rating system, cost,
contact preference, and touch screen schedule.
Sitter Sorter also provides an alphabetical list of babysitters, including friends and family helpers, and enables parents to access sitter information quickly and easily from their iPhone contact list. In addition, when parents need a sitter they simply enter the date and time in the database and the available sitters appear on their iPhones. Moms and dads can also sort through possible sitter choices based on three criteria: cost, rating, or proximity to their location.
"WillowTree Apps was delighted to bring A&S Simple Solutions' vision to life using our Mobile Tango(TM) platform and holistic mobile apps development approach," said CEO Tobias Dengel. "On a personal level, as both a technology executive and parent, the Sitter Sorter is truly filling a void when it comes to raising - and at times leaving - your children responsibly and with confidence
For more information about Sitter Sorter, visit http://sittersorter.com.
About WillowTree Apps, Inc. - We built that app.®
WillowTree Apps, Inc. is a privately held provider of mobile web page design and mobile web development services on iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry devices, as well as mobile web site optimization through its Mobile Tango(TM) platform. WillowTree has designed and developed apps and mobile sites for leading corporations, brands, education centers, and historical non-profit organizations, including The Game Show Network, Crutchfield Electronics, BabyCenter.com, the University of Virginia, and Monticello. The BabyCenter Birth Class iPad app built for BabyCenter.com by WillowTree Apps was featured by Apple in the launch of the iPad2; the app is available for download at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/babycenter-birth-class/id419411094. For more information visit http://www.willowtreeapps.com, e-mail info@willowtreeapps.com, or call (888) 329-9875.
Contact:
Tobias Dengel
888-329-9875
tobias.dengel@willowtreeapps.com
SOURCE WillowTree Apps, Inc.
WillowTree Apps, Inc.
CONTACT: Tobias Dengel, +1-888-329-9875, tobias.dengel@willowtreeapps.com
Web Site: http://www.willowtreeapps.com
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you tired of spending precious time tracking down babysitters and keeping track of their schedules and contact information? A newly released iPhone app and personal babysitter organizer is now available on the Apple iTunes store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sitter-sorter/id419044900?mt=8 . The Sitter Sorter app, created by A&S Simple Solutions, costs $4.99 and was inspired by two parents who were convinced there was a better way to keep up with the frustrating task of sitter scheduling.
"My husband and I were discouraged by the overwhelming process of finding babysitters, sorting out their information, and trying to keep up with scheduling tasks," said Leila Sbitani, mom and television personality who created Sitter Sorter with her husband Andrew Hahn. "We believed there had to be a way to leverage mobile technology and merge communications, convenience, and information."
Designed by mobile apps development company WillowTree Apps, the Sitter Sorter rotary dial animates when you touch it, allowing parents to dial it like a rotary phone. The Sitter Sorter has other user-friendly features, allowing parents to create profiles that can easily be sent to others who do not have a smartphone via text messaging:
-- Children profiles with activities and special needs.
-- Parent profiles with contact and other important information.
-- Sitter profiles with address, phone number, e-mail, rating system, cost,
contact preference, and touch screen schedule.
Sitter Sorter also provides an alphabetical list of babysitters, including friends and family helpers, and enables parents to access sitter information quickly and easily from their iPhone contact list. In addition, when parents need a sitter they simply enter the date and time in the database and the available sitters appear on their iPhones. Moms and dads can also sort through possible sitter choices based on three criteria: cost, rating, or proximity to their location.
"WillowTree Apps was delighted to bring A&S Simple Solutions' vision to life using our Mobile Tango(TM) platform and holistic mobile apps development approach," said CEO Tobias Dengel. "On a personal level, as both a technology executive and parent, the Sitter Sorter is truly filling a void when it comes to raising - and at times leaving - your children responsibly and with confidence
For more information about Sitter Sorter, visit http://sittersorter.com.
About WillowTree Apps, Inc. - We built that app.®
WillowTree Apps, Inc. is a privately held provider of mobile web page design and mobile web development services on iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry devices, as well as mobile web site optimization through its Mobile Tango(TM) platform. WillowTree has designed and developed apps and mobile sites for leading corporations, brands, education centers, and historical non-profit organizations, including The Game Show Network, Crutchfield Electronics, BabyCenter.com, the University of Virginia, and Monticello. The BabyCenter Birth Class iPad app built for BabyCenter.com by WillowTree Apps was featured by Apple in the launch of the iPad2; the app is available for download at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/babycenter-birth-class/id419411094. For more information visit http://www.willowtreeapps.com, e-mail info@willowtreeapps.com, or call (888) 329-9875.
Contact:
Tobias Dengel
888-329-9875
tobias.dengel@willowtreeapps.com
SOURCE WillowTree Apps, Inc.
WillowTree Apps, Inc.
CONTACT: Tobias Dengel, +1-888-329-9875, tobias.dengel@willowtreeapps.com
Web Site: http://www.willowtreeapps.com
CashEdge and Visa to Expand Network Offerings
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:21:01 AM
CashEdge and Visa to Expand Network Offerings
Agreement expands reach and convenience of Popmoney® by enabling users to receive money directly onto any eligible Visa card, domestic or international
NEW YORK, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CashEdge Inc. (http://www.cashedge.com), the leading provider of Intelligent Money Movement® services, and Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the world's largest retail electronic payments network, today announced an agreement that will enable U.S. consumers to use their eligible Visa credit, debit and prepaid accounts to send and receive person-to-person (P2P) payments domestically and internationally through Popmoney®, CashEdge's P2P email and mobile payments service. This capability, which will enable consumers to use Popmoney for transactions such as international remittance and funding prepaid cards, will be available in summer 2011.
Popmoney is the leading email and mobile person-to-person payments service, which allows bank customers to send money from their online or mobile banking, simply using a recipient's email, mobile number or bank account information. Currently, recipients receive the funds directly into their bank accounts. Through the agreement with Visa, Popmoney recipients will now have the option to direct funds to their eligible Visa branded credit, debit or prepaid account by providing the 16-digit Visa account number. This capability expands the Popmoney offering by enabling Popmoney customers to send money domestically or internationally to recipients who may lack a traditional bank account, or to those who simply prefer to receive the funds directly to an eligible Visa prepaid, debit or credit account.
"The agreement with Visa greatly expands the value, convenience and reach of Popmoney by enabling Popmoney users to send payments to friends and family worldwide through Visa's global network, and allows Visa cardholders the ability to receive Popmoney payments directly to any eligible Visa card," said Neil Platt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Banking, CashEdge Inc. "Several clients are planning to launch the new features. They are particularly interested in the ability to use the service for remittance payments. We anticipate a strong positive response from other financial institutions who offer Popmoney, and the Popmoney users who value flexibility and options."
"This is a milestone for Visa. We are extending the utility of our global network from payments at the point of sale, to payments among individuals," said Matthew Dill, global head of personal payments and digital money transfer at Visa Inc. "By working with CashEdge, Visa is enabling financial institutions to extend these new services to consumers and more rapidly deliver Visa personal payments to U.S. consumers."
Popmoney is currently deployed at more than 170 leading U.S. financial institutions, including five top 20 US banks. The service provides support for text messaging, WAP and downloadable mobile applications. To learn more about Popmoney and CashEdge's Intelligent Money Movement Services, visit http://www.popmoney.com and http://www.cashedge.com.
About CashEdge
CashEdge is a leading provider of Intelligent Money Movement® solutions for financial institutions, including mobile and email person-to-person (P2P) payments, account transfers, account opening and funding, small business applications and financial account aggregation. The Company's clients include over 650 leading financial institutions, including eight of the ten largest banks in the country. CashEdge's newest offering, Popmoney®, is a bank-enabled email and mobile money movement service that is live at leading banks in the U.S.
CashEdge's industry-leading products include Popmoney® for email and mobile payments; Popmoney for Small Business, OpenNow®/FundNow® for new account opening and funding; TransferNow® for consumers, which includes Me-to-Me and Third Party Transfers; and Small Business Suite, which includes Invoicing, Me-to-Me Transfers, Employee Payments and Vendor Payments. All CashEdge products are supported by industry-leading risk management capabilities that leverage proprietary technology to help financial institutions mitigate risk and decrease fraud exposure.
The Company is headquartered in New York with offices in Silicon Valley and India. For more information, visit http://www.cashedge.com.
About Visa Inc.
Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency. Underpinning digital currency is one of the world's most advanced processing networks--VisaNet--that is capable of handling more than 20,000 transactions a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank, and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit http://www.corporate.visa.com.
SOURCE CashEdge Inc.
CashEdge Inc.
CONTACT: Jennifer Moritz, Zer0 to 5ive, +1-917-748-4006, jmoritz@0to5.com
Web Site: http://www.cashedge.com
Agreement expands reach and convenience of Popmoney® by enabling users to receive money directly onto any eligible Visa card, domestic or international
NEW YORK, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CashEdge Inc. (http://www.cashedge.com), the leading provider of Intelligent Money Movement® services, and Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the world's largest retail electronic payments network, today announced an agreement that will enable U.S. consumers to use their eligible Visa credit, debit and prepaid accounts to send and receive person-to-person (P2P) payments domestically and internationally through Popmoney®, CashEdge's P2P email and mobile payments service. This capability, which will enable consumers to use Popmoney for transactions such as international remittance and funding prepaid cards, will be available in summer 2011.
Popmoney is the leading email and mobile person-to-person payments service, which allows bank customers to send money from their online or mobile banking, simply using a recipient's email, mobile number or bank account information. Currently, recipients receive the funds directly into their bank accounts. Through the agreement with Visa, Popmoney recipients will now have the option to direct funds to their eligible Visa branded credit, debit or prepaid account by providing the 16-digit Visa account number. This capability expands the Popmoney offering by enabling Popmoney customers to send money domestically or internationally to recipients who may lack a traditional bank account, or to those who simply prefer to receive the funds directly to an eligible Visa prepaid, debit or credit account.
"The agreement with Visa greatly expands the value, convenience and reach of Popmoney by enabling Popmoney users to send payments to friends and family worldwide through Visa's global network, and allows Visa cardholders the ability to receive Popmoney payments directly to any eligible Visa card," said Neil Platt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Banking, CashEdge Inc. "Several clients are planning to launch the new features. They are particularly interested in the ability to use the service for remittance payments. We anticipate a strong positive response from other financial institutions who offer Popmoney, and the Popmoney users who value flexibility and options."
"This is a milestone for Visa. We are extending the utility of our global network from payments at the point of sale, to payments among individuals," said Matthew Dill, global head of personal payments and digital money transfer at Visa Inc. "By working with CashEdge, Visa is enabling financial institutions to extend these new services to consumers and more rapidly deliver Visa personal payments to U.S. consumers."
Popmoney is currently deployed at more than 170 leading U.S. financial institutions, including five top 20 US banks. The service provides support for text messaging, WAP and downloadable mobile applications. To learn more about Popmoney and CashEdge's Intelligent Money Movement Services, visit http://www.popmoney.com and http://www.cashedge.com.
About CashEdge
CashEdge is a leading provider of Intelligent Money Movement® solutions for financial institutions, including mobile and email person-to-person (P2P) payments, account transfers, account opening and funding, small business applications and financial account aggregation. The Company's clients include over 650 leading financial institutions, including eight of the ten largest banks in the country. CashEdge's newest offering, Popmoney®, is a bank-enabled email and mobile money movement service that is live at leading banks in the U.S.
CashEdge's industry-leading products include Popmoney® for email and mobile payments; Popmoney for Small Business, OpenNow®/FundNow® for new account opening and funding; TransferNow® for consumers, which includes Me-to-Me and Third Party Transfers; and Small Business Suite, which includes Invoicing, Me-to-Me Transfers, Employee Payments and Vendor Payments. All CashEdge products are supported by industry-leading risk management capabilities that leverage proprietary technology to help financial institutions mitigate risk and decrease fraud exposure.
The Company is headquartered in New York with offices in Silicon Valley and India. For more information, visit http://www.cashedge.com.
About Visa Inc.
Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency. Underpinning digital currency is one of the world's most advanced processing networks--VisaNet--that is capable of handling more than 20,000 transactions a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank, and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit http://www.corporate.visa.com.
SOURCE CashEdge Inc.
CashEdge Inc.
CONTACT: Jennifer Moritz, Zer0 to 5ive, +1-917-748-4006, jmoritz@0to5.com
Web Site: http://www.cashedge.com
MOVL Launches WeDraw App for Samsung Smart TVs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:21:01 AM
MOVL Launches WeDraw App for Samsung Smart TVs
Social Application Transforms the Television into a Game Board, Bringing Drawing and Guessing Fun to Families and Friends
ATLANTA, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MOVL, a technology company providing connectivity between smartphones and smart TVs through its MOVL Connect® Platform and social applications, today announced the immediate availability of its WeDraw gaming application. WeDraw brings families and groups of friends together for exciting game play, friendly competition and a truly social experience using the latest in smart TV technology and the MOVL Connect® Platform. MOVL's application was the winner of the Samsung Free the TV Challenge, a developer-focused competition to drive the creation of innovative applications for smart TVs, and may be downloaded onto select 2010 and 2011 Samsung HDTVs through Samsung Apps, the first HDTV-based applications store.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110316/LA66111)
Developed as a multi-player drawing game, WeDraw players take turns to draw words on their iPhone, iPad, Android or Galaxy devices for others to guess; all sketches and guesses are simultaneously displayed on the Samsung Smart TV screen. Appropriate for all ages and free to download, players win points by correctly guessing words such as spoon, elbow, ping pong, suitcase, triplets and broom faster than their opponents. The drawer is also awarded points for their work of art once the word is guessed correctly by another player, with the highest scoring player awarded WeDraw winner at the end of each round.
"MOVL has developed the technology that provides a new level of connectivity between mobile devices and smart TVs. Our proprietary Connect Platform allows users of these technologies to socialize, share and interact in an entirely new way through applications like the WeDraw game," says Juan Pablo Gnecco, CEO of MOVL. "Samsung has been a wonderful partner in helping us bring our vision of developing truly social applications for smart TVs to life and we are excited that the WeDraw application is now available to their customers."
Activating the WeDraw game is done in a few short steps within several minutes. Once the WeDraw application has been installed on users' devices, players simply log into the game on their Samsung Smart TV and enter the four-digit code that is displayed on the screen. Once two or more users are logged on, one of the players is selected at random to draw first and is given a secret word that is only displayed on their device. The artist's sketches are simultaneously drawn on the smartphone screen and displayed in real time on the television while other players follow along on the screen and type their guesses using the smart device keypad or touch screen. Communicating seamlessly, the WeDraw application and MOVL Connect® Platform combine classic game play with new smart TV functionality, resulting in a game of creation with a creative twist.
"Samsung is truly proud that our Samsung Apps platform and our Samsung Free the TV Challenge have attracted the most innovative developers," said Eric Anderson, vice president of content and product solutions, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. "The MOVL team clearly understood the potential of the platform to create entirely new experiences for consumers - particularly the ability of WeDraw to interact with other devices. We look forward to continued collaboration with developer partners such as MOVL and we hope consumers will download and try the latest applications from Samsung Apps."
The WeDraw game is the first of many applications expected from the MOVL team built on its proprietary Connect Platform, which allows for multiple users to control smart TV social applications through mobile devices. With international offices and a growing executive and engineering team, the company is anticipated to announce new platforms for the WeDraw game as well as new applications in the coming quarter. To demo the WeDraw game, visit http://www.wedraw.tv. For more information about the company and its applications visit http://www.movl.com, follow them on Twitter @thinkmovl or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/THINKMOVL.
About MOVL:
Headquartered in Atlanta, MOVL is driving innovation in the social TV app revolution by creating applications for connected TV's and mobile devices. MOVL develops products and content using its proprietary MOVL Connect® Platform, which connects users on mobile devices and smart TVs, allowing for quick deployment of multi-user and multi-device applications.
SOURCE MOVL
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MOVL
CONTACT: Erica McCarthy, Formula PR, +1-619-234-0345, MOVL@FormulaPR.com
Web Site: http://www.movl.com
Social Application Transforms the Television into a Game Board, Bringing Drawing and Guessing Fun to Families and Friends
ATLANTA, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MOVL, a technology company providing connectivity between smartphones and smart TVs through its MOVL Connect® Platform and social applications, today announced the immediate availability of its WeDraw gaming application. WeDraw brings families and groups of friends together for exciting game play, friendly competition and a truly social experience using the latest in smart TV technology and the MOVL Connect® Platform. MOVL's application was the winner of the Samsung Free the TV Challenge, a developer-focused competition to drive the creation of innovative applications for smart TVs, and may be downloaded onto select 2010 and 2011 Samsung HDTVs through Samsung Apps, the first HDTV-based applications store.
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Developed as a multi-player drawing game, WeDraw players take turns to draw words on their iPhone, iPad, Android or Galaxy devices for others to guess; all sketches and guesses are simultaneously displayed on the Samsung Smart TV screen. Appropriate for all ages and free to download, players win points by correctly guessing words such as spoon, elbow, ping pong, suitcase, triplets and broom faster than their opponents. The drawer is also awarded points for their work of art once the word is guessed correctly by another player, with the highest scoring player awarded WeDraw winner at the end of each round.
"MOVL has developed the technology that provides a new level of connectivity between mobile devices and smart TVs. Our proprietary Connect Platform allows users of these technologies to socialize, share and interact in an entirely new way through applications like the WeDraw game," says Juan Pablo Gnecco, CEO of MOVL. "Samsung has been a wonderful partner in helping us bring our vision of developing truly social applications for smart TVs to life and we are excited that the WeDraw application is now available to their customers."
Activating the WeDraw game is done in a few short steps within several minutes. Once the WeDraw application has been installed on users' devices, players simply log into the game on their Samsung Smart TV and enter the four-digit code that is displayed on the screen. Once two or more users are logged on, one of the players is selected at random to draw first and is given a secret word that is only displayed on their device. The artist's sketches are simultaneously drawn on the smartphone screen and displayed in real time on the television while other players follow along on the screen and type their guesses using the smart device keypad or touch screen. Communicating seamlessly, the WeDraw application and MOVL Connect® Platform combine classic game play with new smart TV functionality, resulting in a game of creation with a creative twist.
"Samsung is truly proud that our Samsung Apps platform and our Samsung Free the TV Challenge have attracted the most innovative developers," said Eric Anderson, vice president of content and product solutions, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. "The MOVL team clearly understood the potential of the platform to create entirely new experiences for consumers - particularly the ability of WeDraw to interact with other devices. We look forward to continued collaboration with developer partners such as MOVL and we hope consumers will download and try the latest applications from Samsung Apps."
The WeDraw game is the first of many applications expected from the MOVL team built on its proprietary Connect Platform, which allows for multiple users to control smart TV social applications through mobile devices. With international offices and a growing executive and engineering team, the company is anticipated to announce new platforms for the WeDraw game as well as new applications in the coming quarter. To demo the WeDraw game, visit http://www.wedraw.tv. For more information about the company and its applications visit http://www.movl.com, follow them on Twitter @thinkmovl or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/THINKMOVL.
About MOVL:
Headquartered in Atlanta, MOVL is driving innovation in the social TV app revolution by creating applications for connected TV's and mobile devices. MOVL develops products and content using its proprietary MOVL Connect® Platform, which connects users on mobile devices and smart TVs, allowing for quick deployment of multi-user and multi-device applications.
SOURCE MOVL
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MOVL
CONTACT: Erica McCarthy, Formula PR, +1-619-234-0345, MOVL@FormulaPR.com
Web Site: http://www.movl.com
EZAir Wireless PC to TV Solutions Now Available Across Europe
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:21:01 AM
EZAir Wireless PC to TV Solutions Now Available Across Europe
Simultaneous launch in the EU of the entire EZAir Wireless USB product line with special online content bundles lets users view the entire internet on their HDTV
AMSTERDAM, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the immensely successful launch in USA, Japan, Korea and China in 2010, EZAir Wireless' product lineup, with special online video partner deals, has been released across Europe.
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Special local promotions will include sponsored subscriptions or vouchers to online content providers such as Eurosport Player and MegaVideo, among others.
EZAir's products wirelessly stream the entire computer screen to a TV or projector in Full HD quality, with 5.1 surround sound. Backed by Wisair's Ultra Wideband Wireless USB technology, EZAir allows online video and music enthusiasts to enjoy movies and sports in HD resolution, surf the entire web on their TV, interact with online content, or work while using their favorite screen - whether a television or projector - from the comfort of their couch.
The products operate via a Plug&Play USB dongle that plugs into a USB port available in any PC/Laptop and an adapter that connects to the target device (such as flat TV, speaker system or PC peripherals).
EZAir Wireless' product line includes the EZView, and EZView+, which transmits up to Full HD video; the multi-tasking EZDock, which is also a wireless docking station; and the EZVibe, for audiophiles, to transmit music from their vast PC collections to their favorite sound system, wirelessly.
EZAir Wireless products are available online at http://www.EZairWireless.com and are priced in the range of 69 to 149 Euros.
Introductory promotions are available:
http://
http://www.ezairwireless.com/
Eurosport Player eurosport
http://
Megavideo/MegaUpload http://www.ezairwireless.com/
content megavideo_eu
http://
Winter sale on http://www.ezairwireless.com/
selected items Winter_sale
About EZAir Wireless
EZAir Wireless markets consumer electronics using Wireless USB based on Wisair technology (http://www.wisair.com). EZAir products offer wireless connectivity between computers and a range of A/V and PC peripherals, such as HDTVs, monitors, projectors and home theater systems. EZAir Wireless brings these products to multiple markets including Consumer, small business, Education, and Hospitality. Products are available online through http://www.ezairwireless.com.
Note to distributors, resellers and small businesses:
EZAir Wireless can offer you an array of attractive business models to satisfy your customers. Send us an email to bizdev@ezairwireless.com
Press contact:
Miriam Zeidler
pr@ezairwireless.com
**All trademarks mentioned above are the property of their respective owners
SOURCE EZAir Wireless
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EZAir Wireless
CONTACT: Miriam Zeidler, pr@ezairwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.ezairwireless.com
Simultaneous launch in the EU of the entire EZAir Wireless USB product line with special online content bundles lets users view the entire internet on their HDTV
AMSTERDAM, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the immensely successful launch in USA, Japan, Korea and China in 2010, EZAir Wireless' product lineup, with special online video partner deals, has been released across Europe.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110307/SF57599)
Special local promotions will include sponsored subscriptions or vouchers to online content providers such as Eurosport Player and MegaVideo, among others.
EZAir's products wirelessly stream the entire computer screen to a TV or projector in Full HD quality, with 5.1 surround sound. Backed by Wisair's Ultra Wideband Wireless USB technology, EZAir allows online video and music enthusiasts to enjoy movies and sports in HD resolution, surf the entire web on their TV, interact with online content, or work while using their favorite screen - whether a television or projector - from the comfort of their couch.
The products operate via a Plug&Play USB dongle that plugs into a USB port available in any PC/Laptop and an adapter that connects to the target device (such as flat TV, speaker system or PC peripherals).
EZAir Wireless' product line includes the EZView, and EZView+, which transmits up to Full HD video; the multi-tasking EZDock, which is also a wireless docking station; and the EZVibe, for audiophiles, to transmit music from their vast PC collections to their favorite sound system, wirelessly.
EZAir Wireless products are available online at http://www.EZairWireless.com and are priced in the range of 69 to 149 Euros.
Introductory promotions are available:
http://
http://www.ezairwireless.com/
Eurosport Player eurosport
http://
Megavideo/MegaUpload http://www.ezairwireless.com/
content megavideo_eu
http://
Winter sale on http://www.ezairwireless.com/
selected items Winter_sale
About EZAir Wireless
EZAir Wireless markets consumer electronics using Wireless USB based on Wisair technology (http://www.wisair.com). EZAir products offer wireless connectivity between computers and a range of A/V and PC peripherals, such as HDTVs, monitors, projectors and home theater systems. EZAir Wireless brings these products to multiple markets including Consumer, small business, Education, and Hospitality. Products are available online through http://www.ezairwireless.com.
Note to distributors, resellers and small businesses:
EZAir Wireless can offer you an array of attractive business models to satisfy your customers. Send us an email to bizdev@ezairwireless.com
Press contact:
Miriam Zeidler
pr@ezairwireless.com
**All trademarks mentioned above are the property of their respective owners
SOURCE EZAir Wireless
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EZAir Wireless
CONTACT: Miriam Zeidler, pr@ezairwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.ezairwireless.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:07:01 AM
Art Industry Guru Eric Smith Creates ArtexpoStudio.com, a Global 'iTunes' Type Platform for Established and Emerging Artists
NEW YORK, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Artexpo, the world's largest fine art trade show for over 32 years, announces the beta launch of its much-anticipated new website, ArtexpoStudio.com--an online marketplace offering artists, galleries, collectors and industry professionals year-round, easy access to quality artwork by talented artists and publishers.
"ArtexpoStudio.com is a one-stop service providing a suite of products from digital archiving to printing, distribution and sales for all artists," says Artexpo CEO Eric Smith. "Technology has shifted the economics of art publishing, and it's an extremely exciting time for artists. Today, online aggregators like ArtexpoStudio.com empower artists to easily connect with new collectors as well as industry professionals, much as musicians have been able to do with iTunes."
Artists can sell museum-quality fine art reproductions from their own secure online gallery and shopping cart--but without the monthly fees other sites charge. ArtexpoStudio.com also offers an unprecedented level of image quality control: all works represented online are professionally archived in Artexpo Studio's state-of-the-art Digital Archiving Studio.
"Our fine art Digital Archiving services are on par with--and in many cases, surpass--systems employed by the world's finest museums," says Artexpo Studio President Robert Reeder. "Our Master-Quality fine art reproductions are the highest-quality available; we're offering the buyer prints that capture as much of the vibrancy, detail and visual texture of the original as possible. This solves the dilemma of image quality control that many self-publishing websites are faced with."
Three years in the making, ArtexpoStudio.com is the result of a strategic partnership between Eric Smith and Robert Reeder--fine art industry leaders with over 60 years of combined experience in art marketing, online art sales, gallery management, fine art trade shows, production and product development.
Discover ArtexpoStudio:
Artexpo Studio Demos & Samples at Artexpo New York 2011, March 25-27
The fine art community at large is invited to witness ArtexpoStudio.com's new reproduction technology firsthand during Artexpo New York 2011, to be held March 25-27 at Pier 94, NYC's esteemed "Art & Design Pier."
To learn more about Artexpo Studio, please visit http://www.ArtexpoStudio.com.
SOURCE ArtexpoStudio.com
ArtexpoStudio.com
CONTACT: media, Dean Draznin, +1-641-472-2257, dean@drazninpr.com, or Jane Welch-Westgate, +1-336-608-4439, jane@drazninpr.com, for ArtexpoStudio.com
NEW YORK, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Artexpo, the world's largest fine art trade show for over 32 years, announces the beta launch of its much-anticipated new website, ArtexpoStudio.com--an online marketplace offering artists, galleries, collectors and industry professionals year-round, easy access to quality artwork by talented artists and publishers.
"ArtexpoStudio.com is a one-stop service providing a suite of products from digital archiving to printing, distribution and sales for all artists," says Artexpo CEO Eric Smith. "Technology has shifted the economics of art publishing, and it's an extremely exciting time for artists. Today, online aggregators like ArtexpoStudio.com empower artists to easily connect with new collectors as well as industry professionals, much as musicians have been able to do with iTunes."
Artists can sell museum-quality fine art reproductions from their own secure online gallery and shopping cart--but without the monthly fees other sites charge. ArtexpoStudio.com also offers an unprecedented level of image quality control: all works represented online are professionally archived in Artexpo Studio's state-of-the-art Digital Archiving Studio.
"Our fine art Digital Archiving services are on par with--and in many cases, surpass--systems employed by the world's finest museums," says Artexpo Studio President Robert Reeder. "Our Master-Quality fine art reproductions are the highest-quality available; we're offering the buyer prints that capture as much of the vibrancy, detail and visual texture of the original as possible. This solves the dilemma of image quality control that many self-publishing websites are faced with."
Three years in the making, ArtexpoStudio.com is the result of a strategic partnership between Eric Smith and Robert Reeder--fine art industry leaders with over 60 years of combined experience in art marketing, online art sales, gallery management, fine art trade shows, production and product development.
Discover ArtexpoStudio:
Artexpo Studio Demos & Samples at Artexpo New York 2011, March 25-27
The fine art community at large is invited to witness ArtexpoStudio.com's new reproduction technology firsthand during Artexpo New York 2011, to be held March 25-27 at Pier 94, NYC's esteemed "Art & Design Pier."
To learn more about Artexpo Studio, please visit http://www.ArtexpoStudio.com.
SOURCE ArtexpoStudio.com
ArtexpoStudio.com
CONTACT: media, Dean Draznin, +1-641-472-2257, dean@drazninpr.com, or Jane Welch-Westgate, +1-336-608-4439, jane@drazninpr.com, for ArtexpoStudio.com
More Than 7,000 First-Month Visitors Register for 'Funding Your Finances'
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:00:01 AM
More Than 7,000 First-Month Visitors Register for 'Funding Your Finances'
Foundation Financial Group to give away two $15,000 grand prize drawings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services company Foundation Financial Group is experiencing a surge in traffic to its website since launching its "Funding Your Finances" sweepstakes.
Since Valentine's Day, more than 40,000 Web surfers have visited the company's website, http://www.ffg.com, to learn more about the "Funding Your Finances" sweepstakes. Of that 40,000, more than 7,000 visitors are now registered and qualified to win one of two $15,000 grand prizes that Foundation Financial Group will give away during drawings in July 2011 and January 2012.
"We are encouraged by the level of interest and number of registrants who took part so far, and we encourage more to enter," said Foundation Financial Group CEO Mark W. Boyer. "We want to help as many people obtain financial freedom as we can and at least ease some of their financial burdens."
Winners may use the prize money to pay their property and casualty, mortgage or life insurance or taxes. Winners may also set the money aside for later use through one of Foundation Financial Group's new wealth management and financial planning tools.
The sweepstakes ends Dec. 31, 2011. Foundation Financial Group will announce winners after verification and certification. Certain restrictions apply. Participants may also refer friends to the sweepstakes. See rules for details.
No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.
Open to legal residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin, who are 18 YEARS OR OLDER required. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 12/31/11. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit http://sweepstakes.ffg.com. Sponsor: Home Owners Mortgage of America Inc. d/b/a Foundation Financial Group, 225 Water St., Suite 1250, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation's fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, wealth management, retirement planning, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Expanding in 2011, Foundation Financial Group operates six regional centers in Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; and Savannah, Ga. Foundation Financial Group maintains mortgage operations headquarters in Atlanta and executive headquarters in Jacksonville. Founded in 1998 in Atlanta, Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or go to http://www.ffg.com.
Foundation Financial Group logo:
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Media Contact:
Eric Cravey
AXIA Public Relations for Foundation Financial Group
904-425-6652, ext. 310
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group
CONTACT: Eric Cravey, AXIA Public Relations for Foundation Financial Group, +1-904-425-6652, ext. 310
Web Site: http://www.ffg.com
Foundation Financial Group to give away two $15,000 grand prize drawings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services company Foundation Financial Group is experiencing a surge in traffic to its website since launching its "Funding Your Finances" sweepstakes.
Since Valentine's Day, more than 40,000 Web surfers have visited the company's website, http://www.ffg.com, to learn more about the "Funding Your Finances" sweepstakes. Of that 40,000, more than 7,000 visitors are now registered and qualified to win one of two $15,000 grand prizes that Foundation Financial Group will give away during drawings in July 2011 and January 2012.
"We are encouraged by the level of interest and number of registrants who took part so far, and we encourage more to enter," said Foundation Financial Group CEO Mark W. Boyer. "We want to help as many people obtain financial freedom as we can and at least ease some of their financial burdens."
Winners may use the prize money to pay their property and casualty, mortgage or life insurance or taxes. Winners may also set the money aside for later use through one of Foundation Financial Group's new wealth management and financial planning tools.
The sweepstakes ends Dec. 31, 2011. Foundation Financial Group will announce winners after verification and certification. Certain restrictions apply. Participants may also refer friends to the sweepstakes. See rules for details.
No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.
Open to legal residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin, who are 18 YEARS OR OLDER required. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 12/31/11. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit http://sweepstakes.ffg.com. Sponsor: Home Owners Mortgage of America Inc. d/b/a Foundation Financial Group, 225 Water St., Suite 1250, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation's fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, wealth management, retirement planning, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Expanding in 2011, Foundation Financial Group operates six regional centers in Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; and Savannah, Ga. Foundation Financial Group maintains mortgage operations headquarters in Atlanta and executive headquarters in Jacksonville. Founded in 1998 in Atlanta, Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or go to http://www.ffg.com.
Foundation Financial Group logo:
http://www.ereleases.com/pic/FFG-logo.jpg
Media Contact:
Eric Cravey
AXIA Public Relations for Foundation Financial Group
904-425-6652, ext. 310
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group
CONTACT: Eric Cravey, AXIA Public Relations for Foundation Financial Group, +1-904-425-6652, ext. 310
Web Site: http://www.ffg.com
Skinit Introduces Customizable Covers for the New iPad(TM) 2
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 6:49:01 AM
Skinit Introduces Customizable Covers for the New iPad(TM) 2
The Leader in Personalization for Electronic Devices has Apple's Latest Arrival Covered
SAN DIEGO, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Skinit Inc., the industry leader in the personalization of electronic devices now offers customers of the new iPad 2 a chance to customize their tablet and make it their own.
"Whether it's the latest iPad, a cell phone or MP3 player, Skinit has you covered," says Laura Christine, Executive Vice President of Skinit. "We are thrilled to offer our customers a chance to take the newest iPad and make it unique. We have thousands of top designs and brands to choose from, in addition to our state-of-the-art Customizer®."
Skinit products are affordable, easy-to-apply, removable covers for just about any electronic device. The covers, referred to as "skins," can be applied to a broad range of devices including: smartphones, laptops, MP3 players, gaming consoles and everything in between. The unique Skinit 'Customizer' enables users to personalize their skin with family photos, favorite colors, graphics, and text to take an ordinary electronic device and make it distinctive. Skinit also has partnerships with the most popular names in sports such as the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLL, and over 200 colleges and universities, as well as entertainment brands like Disney and Sanrio (Hello Kitty). Customers also have the option of choosing a skin from the work of hundreds of independent artists and Skinit original designs.
In addition to skins for electronic devices, Skinit also offers customizable posters for the home or office, known as Walllskins, and car applications or Tailgate Packs. All skins are durable, automotive-grade 3M(TM) vinyl for easy application and residue-free removal.
Christine of Skinit says, "Our customers are purchasing the newest iPad and we are excited to offer them the tools to not only protect but personalize their device."
Skinit products are available to customers on http://www.skinit.com.
About Skinit Inc.
Skinit, Inc. (http://www.skinit.com) is the industry leader in on-demand personalization for electronic devices, home and office, and automobiles, allowing users to create affordable, personalized covers, or skins, using high quality 3M products. Skinit's unique 'Customizer®' gives users the ability to design their own skin using family photos, favorite colors and graphics to make their favorite devices truly unique. Skinit features an extensive library of licensed artwork from some of the most prominent brands in sports and entertainment including the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, MLL, over 200 major colleges and universities, Disney, Sanrio (Hello Kitty), as well as original Skinit designs and works from independent artists. Skinit provides customized and branded skin applications for multiple channels which include the retail, promotions and wholesale markets. Skinit is based in San Diego CA, USA. For more information, please visitwww.skinit.com.
Contact: Alia Henson
Alia.henson@skinit.com
Direct: (316) 619-4245
SOURCE Skinit Inc.
Skinit Inc.
CONTACT: Alia Henson of Skinit Inc., +1-316-619-4245, Alia.henson@skinit.com
Web Site: http://www.skinit.com
The Leader in Personalization for Electronic Devices has Apple's Latest Arrival Covered
SAN DIEGO, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Skinit Inc., the industry leader in the personalization of electronic devices now offers customers of the new iPad 2 a chance to customize their tablet and make it their own.
"Whether it's the latest iPad, a cell phone or MP3 player, Skinit has you covered," says Laura Christine, Executive Vice President of Skinit. "We are thrilled to offer our customers a chance to take the newest iPad and make it unique. We have thousands of top designs and brands to choose from, in addition to our state-of-the-art Customizer®."
Skinit products are affordable, easy-to-apply, removable covers for just about any electronic device. The covers, referred to as "skins," can be applied to a broad range of devices including: smartphones, laptops, MP3 players, gaming consoles and everything in between. The unique Skinit 'Customizer' enables users to personalize their skin with family photos, favorite colors, graphics, and text to take an ordinary electronic device and make it distinctive. Skinit also has partnerships with the most popular names in sports such as the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLL, and over 200 colleges and universities, as well as entertainment brands like Disney and Sanrio (Hello Kitty). Customers also have the option of choosing a skin from the work of hundreds of independent artists and Skinit original designs.
In addition to skins for electronic devices, Skinit also offers customizable posters for the home or office, known as Walllskins, and car applications or Tailgate Packs. All skins are durable, automotive-grade 3M(TM) vinyl for easy application and residue-free removal.
Christine of Skinit says, "Our customers are purchasing the newest iPad and we are excited to offer them the tools to not only protect but personalize their device."
Skinit products are available to customers on http://www.skinit.com.
About Skinit Inc.
Skinit, Inc. (http://www.skinit.com) is the industry leader in on-demand personalization for electronic devices, home and office, and automobiles, allowing users to create affordable, personalized covers, or skins, using high quality 3M products. Skinit's unique 'Customizer®' gives users the ability to design their own skin using family photos, favorite colors and graphics to make their favorite devices truly unique. Skinit features an extensive library of licensed artwork from some of the most prominent brands in sports and entertainment including the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, MLL, over 200 major colleges and universities, Disney, Sanrio (Hello Kitty), as well as original Skinit designs and works from independent artists. Skinit provides customized and branded skin applications for multiple channels which include the retail, promotions and wholesale markets. Skinit is based in San Diego CA, USA. For more information, please visitwww.skinit.com.
Contact: Alia Henson
Alia.henson@skinit.com
Direct: (316) 619-4245
SOURCE Skinit Inc.
Skinit Inc.
CONTACT: Alia Henson of Skinit Inc., +1-316-619-4245, Alia.henson@skinit.com
Web Site: http://www.skinit.com
Avekshaa to Ensure a Faster, More Predictable and Secure Online World
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 6:35:01 AM
Avekshaa to Ensure a Faster, More Predictable and Secure Online World
BANGALORE, India, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Former Infosys Senior Executives Launch a Technology Start-Up in
Bangalore
Avekshaa Technologies a niche technology start-up was launched by
Rajinder Gandotra, Arun Ramu and Ashutosh Shinde all formerly senior
executives at Infosys Technologies. Bangalore based Avekshaa
Technologies intends to bring a paradigm shift in the way the industry
delivers on the Performance, Availability, Security and Scalability (P-A-S-S)
requirements of mission and business critical applications and IT systems.
Speaking on the occasion Rajinder Gandotra, CEO and Founder, Arun Ramu,
Director Operations and Founder, Ashutosh Shinde, Principle Architect and
Founder, explained that companies in the BFSI, Telecom and Retail sectors
today run the risk of losing revenue, customers, reputation and
time-to-market due to P-A-S-S issues. They also pointed out that research
firm Ovum/Butler Group reports that GBP45 billion is annually lost by the
world's industrialized nations due to poorly performing IT applications. The
speakers had opined that while the IT industry has matured on
near-zero-defect functional delivery, maturity on delivering on Performance,
Availability, Security and Scalability requirements is still evolving. The
fact that this is widespread is further supported by the Forrester Consulting
- Compuware Survey that states that 64% of the global IT leaders who surveyed
believed that poor application performance results in significant financial
losses for their organizations.
Digital consumer, social media, micro transactions, multi-channel
commerce, and new IT delivery models like cloud - all demand even more
efficient and predictable applications & IT systems. At this inflexion point
of the digital revolution Performance, Availability, Security and Scalability
of IT systems is becoming even more critical for businesses.
They said that Avekshaa understands these issues well and has come up
with a new paradigm that will ensure that IT delivery and governance will be
looked at more holistically and hence will result in a faster, more
predictable and secure online world. Avekshaa will provide IT consulting and
services to achieve very high Performance, Availability, Security, and
Scalability (P-A-S-S). This will cover Assurance, Validation and Engineering
in all three phases of applications and IT systems - Development, Maintenance
and Production.
Follow the link for Figure 1- Services snapshot
http://www.avekshaa.com/images/services.jpg
The founders of Avekshaa are thought leaders in their respective areas.
While Rajinder has built the Performance Architecture & Engineering practice
ground up and has been internationally driving the concept of 'performance
driven development', Arun has built the Testing business ground up and has
been a pioneering force leading the Indian Testing industry. In addition,
Avekshaa will utilize its Unique P-A-S-S Assurance methodology and Predictive
performance modelling platform - Avekshaa CoMPASS (c) to deliver value to its
clients.
In the concluding remarks, Rajinder Gandotra said that Avekshaa is
strongly pursuing a Vision 2020 strategy. They expect to achieve annual
revenue of Rs. 500 Crores by 2020 and have a global reach across USA, UK,
Australia and India. The verticals covered by them would include BFSI,
Telecom, Retail and Energy. They expect to create direct and indirect
employment for around 5000 people. The company would be based out of
Bangalore with global offices serving international customers.
Mr. Amit Chatterjee MD Computer Associates (India) a Special Invitee at
the occasion addressed the gathering and reiterated the market need in the
area of Assurance and Security. He said even CA which has many world leading
products in this area expects this market within India to grow to $500
Million by 2020.
Follow the link for Press meet photographs:
http://www.avekshaa.com/Photos.html
Media Contact:
RSVP Venkat Chowdary
Mobile: +44(0)9701448668
Email: chowdaryreporting@gmail.com
Venkat Chowdary's Registration number for Avekshaa: 187291
Website: http://www.avekshaa.com
Source: Avekshaa Technologies Pvt Ltd
Media Contact: RSVP Venkat Chowdary, Mobile: +44(0)9701448668, Email: chowdaryreporting@gmail.com
BANGALORE, India, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Former Infosys Senior Executives Launch a Technology Start-Up in
Bangalore
Avekshaa Technologies a niche technology start-up was launched by
Rajinder Gandotra, Arun Ramu and Ashutosh Shinde all formerly senior
executives at Infosys Technologies. Bangalore based Avekshaa
Technologies intends to bring a paradigm shift in the way the industry
delivers on the Performance, Availability, Security and Scalability (P-A-S-S)
requirements of mission and business critical applications and IT systems.
Speaking on the occasion Rajinder Gandotra, CEO and Founder, Arun Ramu,
Director Operations and Founder, Ashutosh Shinde, Principle Architect and
Founder, explained that companies in the BFSI, Telecom and Retail sectors
today run the risk of losing revenue, customers, reputation and
time-to-market due to P-A-S-S issues. They also pointed out that research
firm Ovum/Butler Group reports that GBP45 billion is annually lost by the
world's industrialized nations due to poorly performing IT applications. The
speakers had opined that while the IT industry has matured on
near-zero-defect functional delivery, maturity on delivering on Performance,
Availability, Security and Scalability requirements is still evolving. The
fact that this is widespread is further supported by the Forrester Consulting
- Compuware Survey that states that 64% of the global IT leaders who surveyed
believed that poor application performance results in significant financial
losses for their organizations.
Digital consumer, social media, micro transactions, multi-channel
commerce, and new IT delivery models like cloud - all demand even more
efficient and predictable applications & IT systems. At this inflexion point
of the digital revolution Performance, Availability, Security and Scalability
of IT systems is becoming even more critical for businesses.
They said that Avekshaa understands these issues well and has come up
with a new paradigm that will ensure that IT delivery and governance will be
looked at more holistically and hence will result in a faster, more
predictable and secure online world. Avekshaa will provide IT consulting and
services to achieve very high Performance, Availability, Security, and
Scalability (P-A-S-S). This will cover Assurance, Validation and Engineering
in all three phases of applications and IT systems - Development, Maintenance
and Production.
Follow the link for Figure 1- Services snapshot
http://www.avekshaa.com/images/services.jpg
The founders of Avekshaa are thought leaders in their respective areas.
While Rajinder has built the Performance Architecture & Engineering practice
ground up and has been internationally driving the concept of 'performance
driven development', Arun has built the Testing business ground up and has
been a pioneering force leading the Indian Testing industry. In addition,
Avekshaa will utilize its Unique P-A-S-S Assurance methodology and Predictive
performance modelling platform - Avekshaa CoMPASS (c) to deliver value to its
clients.
In the concluding remarks, Rajinder Gandotra said that Avekshaa is
strongly pursuing a Vision 2020 strategy. They expect to achieve annual
revenue of Rs. 500 Crores by 2020 and have a global reach across USA, UK,
Australia and India. The verticals covered by them would include BFSI,
Telecom, Retail and Energy. They expect to create direct and indirect
employment for around 5000 people. The company would be based out of
Bangalore with global offices serving international customers.
Mr. Amit Chatterjee MD Computer Associates (India) a Special Invitee at
the occasion addressed the gathering and reiterated the market need in the
area of Assurance and Security. He said even CA which has many world leading
products in this area expects this market within India to grow to $500
Million by 2020.
Follow the link for Press meet photographs:
http://www.avekshaa.com/Photos.html
Media Contact:
RSVP Venkat Chowdary
Mobile: +44(0)9701448668
Email: chowdaryreporting@gmail.com
Venkat Chowdary's Registration number for Avekshaa: 187291
Website: http://www.avekshaa.com
Source: Avekshaa Technologies Pvt Ltd
Media Contact: RSVP Venkat Chowdary, Mobile: +44(0)9701448668, Email: chowdaryreporting@gmail.com
LIONSGATE FIRST HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TO PARTNER WITH GROUPON TO PROMOTE MAJOR FEATURE FILM
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
LIONSGATE FIRST HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TO PARTNER WITH GROUPON TO PROMOTE MAJOR FEATURE FILM
UNPRECEDENTED TWO-DAY PROMOTION SCHEDULED FOR LIONSGATE AND LAKESHORE ENTERTAINMENT'S THE LINCOLN LAWYER
DEAL UNITES TWO MARKET LEADERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPACES
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, today announced its groundbreaking deal with Groupon to sell tickets and expand online visibility for the Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment thriller THE LINCOLN LAWYER, starring Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei and Ryan Phillippe, which opens in more than 2,500 theaters nationwide on Friday, March 18.
This is the first partnership between a major studio and Groupon, the daily deal pioneer which reaches 60 million online consumers and has changed the way customers and merchants interact since its founding in November 2008. Groupon will make THE LINCOLN LAWYER tickets available for $6 apiece during its two-day online promotion on Wednesday, March 16, and Thursday, March 17. Fandango will orchestrate the program under which consumers will purchase the deal on Groupon and will receive a special code that will be valid for redeeming tickets through Fandango.
"Lionsgate is the ideal partner to help Groupon break into the feature film category and we think THE LINCOLN LAWYER will have a wide appeal among our customers," said Rob Solomon, President and Chief Operating Officer of Groupon. "We're excited to partner with a company who's willing to go beyond traditional advertising to reach consumers in the digital marketplace. It's a strong start to what will hopefully be deep and mutually beneficial relationships with movie studios and theatrical exhibitors."
"We are always looking for ways to reach our consumers with targeted, cost-effective and innovative campaigns," said Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns. "Groupon is one of the most dynamic young companies in the world today, and their emergence as a digital commerce pioneer made them the perfect online partner for Lionsgate and THE LINCOLN LAWYER. We believe this agreement is the shape of things to come as Hollywood studios discover a natural alliance with smart, entrepreneurial digital partners in bringing our content to consumers with cutting edge promotional campaigns that harness the unprecedented reach of the online world. We're delighted that our LINCOLN LAWYER partner, Tom Rosenberg at Lakeshore, shared our vision in helping us create this historic first."
Groupon will distribute this deal and THE LINCOLN LAWYER trailers to millions of its subscribers and its network of nearly 10,000 affiliate partners. Groupon's promotion of the deal will include an exclusive interview with THE LINCOLN LAWYER star Matthew McConaughey.
"The agreement enables us to be innovative in creating new partnerships for a digital world and efficient in developing marketing and distribution strategies for our films that capitalize on the power of new media," said Joe Drake, co-Chief Operating Officer and President of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. "The deal extends THE LINCOLN LAWYER's visibility to millions of Groupon subscribers without significant incremental marketing spend and it's a win for everyone, especially our moviegoers."
The deal was orchestrated by David Spitz, Executive Vice President of Domestic Distribution, Mike Polydoros, Executive Vice President of Exhibitor Relations & Operations, and Danielle DePalma, Vice President of New Media, for Lionsgate and Sumir Meghani, Director of Business Development, for Groupon.
Matthew McConaughey stars in the gripping thriller THE LINCOLN LAWYER as Michael "Mick" Haller, a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter-variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime: defending a rich Beverly Hills playboy (Ryan Phillippe) who is accused of attempted murder. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money pay-off swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller.
Directed by Brad Furman from a screenplay by John Romano, based on the novel by Michael Connelly, the cast also includes Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, Frances Fisher, Bob Gunton, Laurence Mason, with Bryan Cranston and William H. Macy. Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment present a Lakeshore Entertainment Lionsgate production in association with Sidney Kimmel Entertainment Stone Village Pictures.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution and new channel platforms. The Company has built a strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast network series, distribution and syndication of programming through Debmar-Mercury and an array of channel assets. Lionsgate currently has 15 shows on more than 10 networks spanning its prime time production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as "Mad Men", "Weeds" and "Nurse Jackie" along with recent series such as "Blue Mountain State" and the syndication successes "Tyler Perry's House Of Payne", its spinoff "Meet The Browns", "The Wendy Williams Show" and "Are We There Yet?"
Its feature film business has generated more than half a billion dollars at the North American box office in the past year, fueled by such hits as THE EXPENDABLES, which was #1 at the North American box office for two weeks, THE LAST EXORCISM, TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?, KICK ASS and the critically-acclaimed PRECIOUS, which won two Academy Awards®. The Company's home entertainment business has grown to more than 7% market share and is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 13,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand remains synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.
About Groupon
Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in more than 500 markets around the world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer unbeatable prices and provide a win-win for businesses and consumers, delivering more than 900 daily deals globally. For more information, visit http://www.groupon.com. To get Groupon's daily free email for the best in your city, subscribe at http://www.groupon.com. For more information on Groupon apps for the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry, visit http://www.groupon.com/mobile. To learn more on how to become a featured business on Groupon, visit http://www.grouponworks.com.
For further information, please contact:
Peter D. Wilkes
Lionsgate
pwilkes@lionsgate.com
310-255-3726
Julie Mossler
Groupon
julie@groupon.com
312-242-2033
SOURCE Lionsgate
Lionsgate
CONTACT: Peter D. Wilkes of Lionsgate, +1-310-255-3726, pwilkes@lionsgate.com; or Julie Mossler of Groupon, +1-312-242-2033, julie@groupon.com
Web Site: http://www.groupon.com
UNPRECEDENTED TWO-DAY PROMOTION SCHEDULED FOR LIONSGATE AND LAKESHORE ENTERTAINMENT'S THE LINCOLN LAWYER
DEAL UNITES TWO MARKET LEADERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPACES
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, today announced its groundbreaking deal with Groupon to sell tickets and expand online visibility for the Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment thriller THE LINCOLN LAWYER, starring Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei and Ryan Phillippe, which opens in more than 2,500 theaters nationwide on Friday, March 18.
This is the first partnership between a major studio and Groupon, the daily deal pioneer which reaches 60 million online consumers and has changed the way customers and merchants interact since its founding in November 2008. Groupon will make THE LINCOLN LAWYER tickets available for $6 apiece during its two-day online promotion on Wednesday, March 16, and Thursday, March 17. Fandango will orchestrate the program under which consumers will purchase the deal on Groupon and will receive a special code that will be valid for redeeming tickets through Fandango.
"Lionsgate is the ideal partner to help Groupon break into the feature film category and we think THE LINCOLN LAWYER will have a wide appeal among our customers," said Rob Solomon, President and Chief Operating Officer of Groupon. "We're excited to partner with a company who's willing to go beyond traditional advertising to reach consumers in the digital marketplace. It's a strong start to what will hopefully be deep and mutually beneficial relationships with movie studios and theatrical exhibitors."
"We are always looking for ways to reach our consumers with targeted, cost-effective and innovative campaigns," said Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns. "Groupon is one of the most dynamic young companies in the world today, and their emergence as a digital commerce pioneer made them the perfect online partner for Lionsgate and THE LINCOLN LAWYER. We believe this agreement is the shape of things to come as Hollywood studios discover a natural alliance with smart, entrepreneurial digital partners in bringing our content to consumers with cutting edge promotional campaigns that harness the unprecedented reach of the online world. We're delighted that our LINCOLN LAWYER partner, Tom Rosenberg at Lakeshore, shared our vision in helping us create this historic first."
Groupon will distribute this deal and THE LINCOLN LAWYER trailers to millions of its subscribers and its network of nearly 10,000 affiliate partners. Groupon's promotion of the deal will include an exclusive interview with THE LINCOLN LAWYER star Matthew McConaughey.
"The agreement enables us to be innovative in creating new partnerships for a digital world and efficient in developing marketing and distribution strategies for our films that capitalize on the power of new media," said Joe Drake, co-Chief Operating Officer and President of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. "The deal extends THE LINCOLN LAWYER's visibility to millions of Groupon subscribers without significant incremental marketing spend and it's a win for everyone, especially our moviegoers."
The deal was orchestrated by David Spitz, Executive Vice President of Domestic Distribution, Mike Polydoros, Executive Vice President of Exhibitor Relations & Operations, and Danielle DePalma, Vice President of New Media, for Lionsgate and Sumir Meghani, Director of Business Development, for Groupon.
Matthew McConaughey stars in the gripping thriller THE LINCOLN LAWYER as Michael "Mick" Haller, a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter-variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime: defending a rich Beverly Hills playboy (Ryan Phillippe) who is accused of attempted murder. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money pay-off swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller.
Directed by Brad Furman from a screenplay by John Romano, based on the novel by Michael Connelly, the cast also includes Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, Frances Fisher, Bob Gunton, Laurence Mason, with Bryan Cranston and William H. Macy. Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment present a Lakeshore Entertainment Lionsgate production in association with Sidney Kimmel Entertainment Stone Village Pictures.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution and new channel platforms. The Company has built a strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast network series, distribution and syndication of programming through Debmar-Mercury and an array of channel assets. Lionsgate currently has 15 shows on more than 10 networks spanning its prime time production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as "Mad Men", "Weeds" and "Nurse Jackie" along with recent series such as "Blue Mountain State" and the syndication successes "Tyler Perry's House Of Payne", its spinoff "Meet The Browns", "The Wendy Williams Show" and "Are We There Yet?"
Its feature film business has generated more than half a billion dollars at the North American box office in the past year, fueled by such hits as THE EXPENDABLES, which was #1 at the North American box office for two weeks, THE LAST EXORCISM, TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?, KICK ASS and the critically-acclaimed PRECIOUS, which won two Academy Awards®. The Company's home entertainment business has grown to more than 7% market share and is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 13,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand remains synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.
About Groupon
Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in more than 500 markets around the world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer unbeatable prices and provide a win-win for businesses and consumers, delivering more than 900 daily deals globally. For more information, visit http://www.groupon.com. To get Groupon's daily free email for the best in your city, subscribe at http://www.groupon.com. For more information on Groupon apps for the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry, visit http://www.groupon.com/mobile. To learn more on how to become a featured business on Groupon, visit http://www.grouponworks.com.
For further information, please contact:
Peter D. Wilkes
Lionsgate
pwilkes@lionsgate.com
310-255-3726
Julie Mossler
Groupon
julie@groupon.com
312-242-2033
SOURCE Lionsgate
Lionsgate
CONTACT: Peter D. Wilkes of Lionsgate, +1-310-255-3726, pwilkes@lionsgate.com; or Julie Mossler of Groupon, +1-312-242-2033, julie@groupon.com
Web Site: http://www.groupon.com
Finesse Solutions Introduces New T700 cGMP Upstream Processing Platform Featuring G3 Hardware and Fully Integrated Single-Use Sensors
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
Finesse Solutions Introduces New T700 cGMP Upstream Processing Platform Featuring G3 Hardware and Fully Integrated Single-Use Sensors
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Finesse Solutions, LLC, San Jose, CA, a manufacturer of measurement and control solutions for life sciences process applications, announced the release of the T700(TM) upstream processing platform for single-use bioreactors ranging from 25L to 2,000L in size. The T700 family of turn-key control systems is designed to the highest performance and quality standards. Each turnkey system comprises TruViu® G3 hardware, TruBio® software, and TruFluor®/TruTorr® single-use sensors. The T700 platform brings the benefits of DeltaV reliability for cGMP applications in an affordable package, with easy scalability to multiple process trains using the DeltaV TruLogic® Controller. TruService installation, validation, and maintenance packages for the T700 platform ensure on-time, seamless commissioning validation, and reliable support.
T700 systems were optimized for use with single-use vessels that require redundant sensors and multiple peripherals. The G3 hardware system consists of a Utility Tower (holding the single-use sensor blades), a Pump Tower, and a Gas Manifold, as well as a large range of peripherals (cart, HMI, scales, third party sensors, external pumps, etc.). It is designed to minimize footprint and start-up cost. Two T700 systems can be mounted onto a cart with a NEMA 4X HMI for maximum process flexibility, or one T700 system can be mounted on bioreactor skid with integral HMI for total process mobility.
The new TruViu G3 hardware system provides a flexible yet plug-and-play solution without foregoing the robustness of industrial automation. The platform leverages next-generation TruFluor (pH and DO) blades having digital communications to the controller, and the Virtual Transmitter in TruBio software. This state-of-the art combination of hardware and software enables automated sensor calibration, full sensor diagnostics, and advanced alarming options for operators. TruBio 4.0 software enables state-of-the-art graphics, database management, calibration, alarms, report generation, OPC-interconnectivity with off-line analyzers, and real-time control algorithms. TruBio save/load files facilitate scale-up from 25L to 2,000L, and rapid, but secure technology transfer from PD into cGMP
According to Finesse Solutions Manager of Integration and Automation, Mr. John Greenwood, "We have worked closely with our end users to define the requirements for the next generation single-use bioreactor controller. Seamless integration of single-use sensors and sensor redundancy were two key challenges to resolve. Our T700 platform allows end users to seamlessly transition from traditional to fully redundant single-use sensors. This represents a major advance in the control of single-use bioreactors." John added, "We are looking forward to watching our T700 GMP systems deliver the competitive advantages of increased performance, long-term reliability, reduced operating costs, and greater configuration flexibility that are all enabled by our new design."
About Finesse Solutions, LLC
California-based Finesse Solutions, LLC, has established a proven record in providing turn-key, scalable solutions for single-use upstream bio-processing. The Finesse product platform includes an extensive portfolio of novel disposable sensors, modular configure-to-order automation hardware, and intelligent software that can harmonize global bio-process information and technology transfer. Finesse also offers a complete set of services including startup, commissioning, and validation for rapid and reliable deployment of single-use equipment into cGMP manufacturing applications. For more information, please visit us at http://www.finesse.com.
SOURCE Finesse Solutions, LLC
Finesse Solutions, LLC
CONTACT: Media, Barbara Paldus, +1-408-570-9012
Web Site: http://www.finesse.com
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Finesse Solutions, LLC, San Jose, CA, a manufacturer of measurement and control solutions for life sciences process applications, announced the release of the T700(TM) upstream processing platform for single-use bioreactors ranging from 25L to 2,000L in size. The T700 family of turn-key control systems is designed to the highest performance and quality standards. Each turnkey system comprises TruViu® G3 hardware, TruBio® software, and TruFluor®/TruTorr® single-use sensors. The T700 platform brings the benefits of DeltaV reliability for cGMP applications in an affordable package, with easy scalability to multiple process trains using the DeltaV TruLogic® Controller. TruService installation, validation, and maintenance packages for the T700 platform ensure on-time, seamless commissioning validation, and reliable support.
T700 systems were optimized for use with single-use vessels that require redundant sensors and multiple peripherals. The G3 hardware system consists of a Utility Tower (holding the single-use sensor blades), a Pump Tower, and a Gas Manifold, as well as a large range of peripherals (cart, HMI, scales, third party sensors, external pumps, etc.). It is designed to minimize footprint and start-up cost. Two T700 systems can be mounted onto a cart with a NEMA 4X HMI for maximum process flexibility, or one T700 system can be mounted on bioreactor skid with integral HMI for total process mobility.
The new TruViu G3 hardware system provides a flexible yet plug-and-play solution without foregoing the robustness of industrial automation. The platform leverages next-generation TruFluor (pH and DO) blades having digital communications to the controller, and the Virtual Transmitter in TruBio software. This state-of-the art combination of hardware and software enables automated sensor calibration, full sensor diagnostics, and advanced alarming options for operators. TruBio 4.0 software enables state-of-the-art graphics, database management, calibration, alarms, report generation, OPC-interconnectivity with off-line analyzers, and real-time control algorithms. TruBio save/load files facilitate scale-up from 25L to 2,000L, and rapid, but secure technology transfer from PD into cGMP
According to Finesse Solutions Manager of Integration and Automation, Mr. John Greenwood, "We have worked closely with our end users to define the requirements for the next generation single-use bioreactor controller. Seamless integration of single-use sensors and sensor redundancy were two key challenges to resolve. Our T700 platform allows end users to seamlessly transition from traditional to fully redundant single-use sensors. This represents a major advance in the control of single-use bioreactors." John added, "We are looking forward to watching our T700 GMP systems deliver the competitive advantages of increased performance, long-term reliability, reduced operating costs, and greater configuration flexibility that are all enabled by our new design."
About Finesse Solutions, LLC
California-based Finesse Solutions, LLC, has established a proven record in providing turn-key, scalable solutions for single-use upstream bio-processing. The Finesse product platform includes an extensive portfolio of novel disposable sensors, modular configure-to-order automation hardware, and intelligent software that can harmonize global bio-process information and technology transfer. Finesse also offers a complete set of services including startup, commissioning, and validation for rapid and reliable deployment of single-use equipment into cGMP manufacturing applications. For more information, please visit us at http://www.finesse.com.
SOURCE Finesse Solutions, LLC
Finesse Solutions, LLC
CONTACT: Media, Barbara Paldus, +1-408-570-9012
Web Site: http://www.finesse.com
Zediva Introduces Online Movie Rental Service for New Releases
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 5:07:01 AM
Zediva Introduces Online Movie Rental Service for New Releases
For as little as $1, users can instantly watch movies wherever they have an Internet connection - New users get two free movies for signing up before March 31st
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zediva®, Inc. provides a new way for people to watch the latest popular movies online. For about the price of a cup of coffee, Zediva users have the ability to instantly watch movies as soon as they become available on DVD. Now movie aficionados can watch many movies as much as 90-180 days (or more) before they could with some other movie rental services ... and at prices as much as 60-80 percent lower than many satellite and cable providers.
As a special promotion, Zediva is offering all new users two free movies just for signing up before March 31st (one offer per household, restrictions apply).
"I love Zediva! The service lets me watch movies anywhere and whenever I want. And since I buy the package deal, I pay only $1 for newly released movies and I am not locked into a contract," said Jens Lapinski, a Zediva customer.
Using technology two years in the making, Zediva enables customers to remotely rent a DVD and a DVD player located at Zediva's Silicon Valley data center. The rental DVD can be watched instantly on a wide range of Internet-connected devices, including TVs, laptops and smart phones with high-speed connections. Users have full access to DVD controls to play, pause, rewind and fast-forward as if the player was sitting in their own living room. Unlike many other online movie rental services, Zediva offers access to additional features like multiple languages, directors' commentaries, subtitles and closed captioning.
"Until now, users had to pay premium prices or drive down to the store to rent new release movies; Zediva is designed to allow anyone to enjoy new releases at an affordable price point," said Venky Srinivasan, founder and CEO of Zediva. "Our mission is to provide immediate access to the most current and popular blockbusters."
Key Zediva features include:
-- Broad Access: Compatibility with PC, Mac, Linux, Android tablets, smart
phones and Google TV.
-- No Rush: Ability to watch and re-watch a movie (free of charge) for up
to 14 days from the time you rent it.
-- Safe and Secure: Pay with credit card, e-check or PayPal(TM).
-- Multiple Languages: Ability to watch a movie in any of the supported
languages specific to its DVD (English, Spanish, French, etc.)
-- Subtitles and Closed Captioning: In all languages that are supported by
the DVD.
Pricing and Availability
You can sign up and rentmovies right now from Zediva for $1.99 each or, for a limited time, you can buy a 10 pack for $10.
About Zediva
Zediva rents the most current and popular blockbuster movies online at affordable prices. Through innovative placeshifting technology, Zediva allows viewers to rent and instantly watch movies on DVD over the Internet. This offers viewers access to DVD features not typically found on online movie rental services.
Zediva is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
For all business partnerships and inquiries please e-mail us at info@zediva.com.
Media Contacts
Kenn Durrence
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3000
kdurrence@hoffman.com
All company and/or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Zediva, Inc.
Zediva, Inc.
CONTACT: Kenn Durrence of The Hoffman Agency, +1-408-975-3000, kdurrence@hoffman.com, for Zediva, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.zediva.com
For as little as $1, users can instantly watch movies wherever they have an Internet connection - New users get two free movies for signing up before March 31st
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zediva®, Inc. provides a new way for people to watch the latest popular movies online. For about the price of a cup of coffee, Zediva users have the ability to instantly watch movies as soon as they become available on DVD. Now movie aficionados can watch many movies as much as 90-180 days (or more) before they could with some other movie rental services ... and at prices as much as 60-80 percent lower than many satellite and cable providers.
As a special promotion, Zediva is offering all new users two free movies just for signing up before March 31st (one offer per household, restrictions apply).
"I love Zediva! The service lets me watch movies anywhere and whenever I want. And since I buy the package deal, I pay only $1 for newly released movies and I am not locked into a contract," said Jens Lapinski, a Zediva customer.
Using technology two years in the making, Zediva enables customers to remotely rent a DVD and a DVD player located at Zediva's Silicon Valley data center. The rental DVD can be watched instantly on a wide range of Internet-connected devices, including TVs, laptops and smart phones with high-speed connections. Users have full access to DVD controls to play, pause, rewind and fast-forward as if the player was sitting in their own living room. Unlike many other online movie rental services, Zediva offers access to additional features like multiple languages, directors' commentaries, subtitles and closed captioning.
"Until now, users had to pay premium prices or drive down to the store to rent new release movies; Zediva is designed to allow anyone to enjoy new releases at an affordable price point," said Venky Srinivasan, founder and CEO of Zediva. "Our mission is to provide immediate access to the most current and popular blockbusters."
Key Zediva features include:
-- Broad Access: Compatibility with PC, Mac, Linux, Android tablets, smart
phones and Google TV.
-- No Rush: Ability to watch and re-watch a movie (free of charge) for up
to 14 days from the time you rent it.
-- Safe and Secure: Pay with credit card, e-check or PayPal(TM).
-- Multiple Languages: Ability to watch a movie in any of the supported
languages specific to its DVD (English, Spanish, French, etc.)
-- Subtitles and Closed Captioning: In all languages that are supported by
the DVD.
Pricing and Availability
You can sign up and rentmovies right now from Zediva for $1.99 each or, for a limited time, you can buy a 10 pack for $10.
About Zediva
Zediva rents the most current and popular blockbuster movies online at affordable prices. Through innovative placeshifting technology, Zediva allows viewers to rent and instantly watch movies on DVD over the Internet. This offers viewers access to DVD features not typically found on online movie rental services.
Zediva is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
For all business partnerships and inquiries please e-mail us at info@zediva.com.
Media Contacts
Kenn Durrence
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3000
kdurrence@hoffman.com
All company and/or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Zediva, Inc.
Zediva, Inc.
CONTACT: Kenn Durrence of The Hoffman Agency, +1-408-975-3000, kdurrence@hoffman.com, for Zediva, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.zediva.com
DirectStreams' Digital Hub Revolutionizes Corporate Marketing & Communication With Sofitel
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 4:35:01 AM
DirectStreams' Digital Hub Revolutionizes Corporate Marketing & Communication With Sofitel
PARIS, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- DirectStreams has developed a revolutionary solution to create and manage
Corporate Marketing and Communication content on iPad.
DirectStreams' Digital Hub platform allows for centralized management,
creation and distribution of multimedia interactive documents.
Content distribution is made in real time on the iPads of the 120 Sofitel
hotels through the <<So Connected >> application which has been developed in
collaboration between DirectStreams, the Sofitel Marketing Department & the
ACCOR group Innovation Department.
Geoffray Maugin, Worldwide Sofitel Marketing Director:
"Sofitel is always seeking to embrace innovative technology to
communicate with its General Managers, ambassadors of our brand worldwide.
DirectStreams technology is an additional link which allows us to share, to
involve and nourish further our teams to constantly reach higher levels of
excellence"
<< We have chosen to work with DirectStreams not only for the agility of
their development abilities, but also for their knowhow and their delivery
excellence >>
Thierry Beau, CEO DirectStreams :
<< This global deployment illustrates again DirectStreams' technological
leadership and deep trade expertise >>
Thanks to our << Digital Hub >> platform, Guest multimedia services are
now totally integrated with the Hotel 's Marketing Strategy >>
<< Allowing for Guest behavior knowledge as well as real time adaptation
of services offered to guests, our platform is a true technological
breakthrough delivering high value add to Hospitality >>
About DirectStreams
With thousands of rooms installed & managed by his "Digital Hub"
platform, DirectStreams is the world leader in Guest Multimedia Hospitality
solutions using Apple's technology.
http://www.direct-streams.com
About Sofitel
Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance
Sofitel is the only french luxury hotel brand with a presence on five
continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries (more than 30 000
rooms). Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today's
more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty,
quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like
Paris, London, New York, Shanghai or Beijing, or nestled away in a country
landscape in Morocco, Egypt, French Polynesia or Thailand, each Sofitel
property offers a genuine experience of the French "art de vivre".
http://www.sofitel.com
Apple, Mac OSX, iOS & iPad are Trademarks of Apple Inc.
http://www.direct-streams.com
Press room at http://www.direct-streams.com/media.php
Source: DirectStreams
Press contact : Valerie Brisswalter, media@direct-streams.com, Tel +33(0)1-56-43-76-91
PARIS, March 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- DirectStreams has developed a revolutionary solution to create and manage
Corporate Marketing and Communication content on iPad.
DirectStreams' Digital Hub platform allows for centralized management,
creation and distribution of multimedia interactive documents.
Content distribution is made in real time on the iPads of the 120 Sofitel
hotels through the <<So Connected >> application which has been developed in
collaboration between DirectStreams, the Sofitel Marketing Department & the
ACCOR group Innovation Department.
Geoffray Maugin, Worldwide Sofitel Marketing Director:
"Sofitel is always seeking to embrace innovative technology to
communicate with its General Managers, ambassadors of our brand worldwide.
DirectStreams technology is an additional link which allows us to share, to
involve and nourish further our teams to constantly reach higher levels of
excellence"
<< We have chosen to work with DirectStreams not only for the agility of
their development abilities, but also for their knowhow and their delivery
excellence >>
Thierry Beau, CEO DirectStreams :
<< This global deployment illustrates again DirectStreams' technological
leadership and deep trade expertise >>
Thanks to our << Digital Hub >> platform, Guest multimedia services are
now totally integrated with the Hotel 's Marketing Strategy >>
<< Allowing for Guest behavior knowledge as well as real time adaptation
of services offered to guests, our platform is a true technological
breakthrough delivering high value add to Hospitality >>
About DirectStreams
With thousands of rooms installed & managed by his "Digital Hub"
platform, DirectStreams is the world leader in Guest Multimedia Hospitality
solutions using Apple's technology.
http://www.direct-streams.com
About Sofitel
Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance
Sofitel is the only french luxury hotel brand with a presence on five
continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries (more than 30 000
rooms). Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today's
more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty,
quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like
Paris, London, New York, Shanghai or Beijing, or nestled away in a country
landscape in Morocco, Egypt, French Polynesia or Thailand, each Sofitel
property offers a genuine experience of the French "art de vivre".
http://www.sofitel.com
Apple, Mac OSX, iOS & iPad are Trademarks of Apple Inc.
http://www.direct-streams.com
Press room at http://www.direct-streams.com/media.php
Source: DirectStreams
Press contact : Valerie Brisswalter, media@direct-streams.com, Tel +33(0)1-56-43-76-91
Magic Software's uniPaaS Jet Opens the Door to a New Generation of Application Developers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 3:56:01 AM
Magic Software's uniPaaS Jet Opens the Door to a New Generation of Application Developers
New uniPaaS Jet edition has already been downloaded and used by thousands of developers
OR-YEHUDA, Israel, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (Nasdaq: MGIC), a global provider of cloud and on-premise application platform and business integration solutions, announced that the uniPaaS Jet application development platform is now available. The company has revealed that thousands of developers have already downloaded and are currently using uniPaaS Jet.
uniPaaS Jet is a single-user edition of Magic Software's uniPaaS and is now available for free development and deployment. uniPaaS greatly simplifies the process of building and deployingmobile, cloud, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and rich internet applications (RIA). Its application engine makes developing business applications easier, resulting in a faster time to market. The uniPaaS metadata-driven methodology enables developers to focus on their business vision rather than on programming.
uniPaaS plays a key role in the success of Magic Software's many partners and software vendors, as well as independent developers. They have been using uniPaaS to create and develop thriving businesses, and they know that uniPaaS is a vital ingredient in their success. uniPaaS Jet is an ideal gateway for new developers who want to join Magic Software's global community.
uniPaaS Jet is a new edition of uniPaaS and will be released along with all future uniPaaS releases. In addition, an extensive collection of sample applications and How-Tos are included to help new users get started quickly.
"Magic Software's uniPaaS Jet gives developers the chance to explore their business ideas immediately, and to take advantage of new opportunities as their business grows," said Eyal Pfeifel, Chief Technology Officer at Magic Software. "We are confident that the thousands of new developers will enjoy the uniPaaS Jet experience and will bring new and exciting business initiatives to the market."
Click this link to download uniPaaS Jet: http://web.magicsoftware.com/unipaas-jet-download.
Find Magic Software on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-Software-Enterprises/18591912676.
About Magic Software
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC) is a global provider of cloud and on-premise application platform and business integration solutions. For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Magic is the trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. All other trademarks are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Press contact:
Tania Amar
Magic Software Enterprises
Tel. +972 3 538 9292
Email: tania@magicsoftware.com
SOURCE Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
CONTACT: Tania Amar of Magic Software Enterprises, +972-3-538-9292, tania@magicsoftware.com
Web Site: http://www.magicsoftware.com
New uniPaaS Jet edition has already been downloaded and used by thousands of developers
OR-YEHUDA, Israel, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (Nasdaq: MGIC), a global provider of cloud and on-premise application platform and business integration solutions, announced that the uniPaaS Jet application development platform is now available. The company has revealed that thousands of developers have already downloaded and are currently using uniPaaS Jet.
uniPaaS Jet is a single-user edition of Magic Software's uniPaaS and is now available for free development and deployment. uniPaaS greatly simplifies the process of building and deployingmobile, cloud, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and rich internet applications (RIA). Its application engine makes developing business applications easier, resulting in a faster time to market. The uniPaaS metadata-driven methodology enables developers to focus on their business vision rather than on programming.
uniPaaS plays a key role in the success of Magic Software's many partners and software vendors, as well as independent developers. They have been using uniPaaS to create and develop thriving businesses, and they know that uniPaaS is a vital ingredient in their success. uniPaaS Jet is an ideal gateway for new developers who want to join Magic Software's global community.
uniPaaS Jet is a new edition of uniPaaS and will be released along with all future uniPaaS releases. In addition, an extensive collection of sample applications and How-Tos are included to help new users get started quickly.
"Magic Software's uniPaaS Jet gives developers the chance to explore their business ideas immediately, and to take advantage of new opportunities as their business grows," said Eyal Pfeifel, Chief Technology Officer at Magic Software. "We are confident that the thousands of new developers will enjoy the uniPaaS Jet experience and will bring new and exciting business initiatives to the market."
Click this link to download uniPaaS Jet: http://web.magicsoftware.com/unipaas-jet-download.
Find Magic Software on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-Software-Enterprises/18591912676.
About Magic Software
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC) is a global provider of cloud and on-premise application platform and business integration solutions. For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Magic is the trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. All other trademarks are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Press contact:
Tania Amar
Magic Software Enterprises
Tel. +972 3 538 9292
Email: tania@magicsoftware.com
SOURCE Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
CONTACT: Tania Amar of Magic Software Enterprises, +972-3-538-9292, tania@magicsoftware.com
Web Site: http://www.magicsoftware.com
March 15, 2011
Russian Regional Shoppers: Pay Cash for Online International Goods Including Lego Toys and Ford Auto Parts
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 15, 2011 at 5:49:01 PM
Russian Regional Shoppers: Pay Cash for Online International Goods Including Lego Toys and Ford Auto Parts
Chicago-based BayRu LLC today announced an agreement with Russian payment aggregator ePaySystem. The agreement allows BayRu's online shoppers to use cash, credit cards, SMS, Western Union, mobile payments, and more at over 500,000 locations throughout Russia and CIS. As a result, shoppers outside of major markets like Moscow and St. Petersburg now have trusted, convenient access to over 400 million goods listed on international sites like eBay and Amazon through Russian shopping site http://www.bay.ru
CHICAGO, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based BayRu LLC and St. Petersburg-based ePaySystem formally announced a partnership that brings the worlds' goods to Russian online shoppers. Shoppers outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg now have the ability to use any legal payment method for international shopping and international delivery from US company BayRu LLC.
BayRu LLC has operated in the Russian market since 2007 with offices in both Moscow and St. Petersburg. BayRu is working to bring this ease of payment to shoppers making purchases from popular international retailers like Gap, Victoria Secret, Lego, Nikon and Kirby to regional shoppers throughout Russia and CIS. BayRu CEO Aaron Block said, "We were the first online store to bring Russians the widest range of international goods including auto parts, collectibles, jewelry, clothing and shoes, toys and even erotic sex toys. We now offer our customers in Nizhniy Novgorod, Chelyabinsk, Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and other regional cities the same convenient purchasing opportunities as their comrades in Moscow and St. Petersburg."
ePaySystem began its payment collection in the online gaming space. The company is a universal system of online payments, offering clients comprehensive services in the area of electronic commerce. ePaySystem provides an advanced system for collecting payments from more than 30 payment systems. ePaySystem Commercial Director Andrey Mende mentioned, "This partnership with the most trusted international ecommerce brand BayRu is a natural extension of our existing payment services business for clients like Mail.ru, and Innova Systems."
About BayRu:
BayRu is a fast growing service that, for the first time, provides Russians safe, convenient access to a wide variety of international goods. BayRu brings Russian consumers the world's specialty goods via an "American" shopping experience. Through its online store http://www.bay.ru, Russian shoppers are able to a) search for, b) place orders for and c) receive shipment of almost all international goods listed on its partner sites including eBay.com and Amazon.com. BayRu has developed a leadership position in Russia's international e-commerce marketplace through development of award winning customer service, logistics and technology platforms. BayRu was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Contact:
Aaron N. Block
CEO
BayRu LLC
http://www.bay.ru
pr@bay.ru
+1 571 229 7801
SOURCE BayRu LLC
BayRu LLC
CONTACT: Aaron N. Block, CEO of BayRu LLC, +1-571-229-7801, pr@bay.ru
Web Site: http://www.bay.ru
Chicago-based BayRu LLC today announced an agreement with Russian payment aggregator ePaySystem. The agreement allows BayRu's online shoppers to use cash, credit cards, SMS, Western Union, mobile payments, and more at over 500,000 locations throughout Russia and CIS. As a result, shoppers outside of major markets like Moscow and St. Petersburg now have trusted, convenient access to over 400 million goods listed on international sites like eBay and Amazon through Russian shopping site http://www.bay.ru
CHICAGO, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based BayRu LLC and St. Petersburg-based ePaySystem formally announced a partnership that brings the worlds' goods to Russian online shoppers. Shoppers outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg now have the ability to use any legal payment method for international shopping and international delivery from US company BayRu LLC.
BayRu LLC has operated in the Russian market since 2007 with offices in both Moscow and St. Petersburg. BayRu is working to bring this ease of payment to shoppers making purchases from popular international retailers like Gap, Victoria Secret, Lego, Nikon and Kirby to regional shoppers throughout Russia and CIS. BayRu CEO Aaron Block said, "We were the first online store to bring Russians the widest range of international goods including auto parts, collectibles, jewelry, clothing and shoes, toys and even erotic sex toys. We now offer our customers in Nizhniy Novgorod, Chelyabinsk, Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and other regional cities the same convenient purchasing opportunities as their comrades in Moscow and St. Petersburg."
ePaySystem began its payment collection in the online gaming space. The company is a universal system of online payments, offering clients comprehensive services in the area of electronic commerce. ePaySystem provides an advanced system for collecting payments from more than 30 payment systems. ePaySystem Commercial Director Andrey Mende mentioned, "This partnership with the most trusted international ecommerce brand BayRu is a natural extension of our existing payment services business for clients like Mail.ru, and Innova Systems."
About BayRu:
BayRu is a fast growing service that, for the first time, provides Russians safe, convenient access to a wide variety of international goods. BayRu brings Russian consumers the world's specialty goods via an "American" shopping experience. Through its online store http://www.bay.ru, Russian shoppers are able to a) search for, b) place orders for and c) receive shipment of almost all international goods listed on its partner sites including eBay.com and Amazon.com. BayRu has developed a leadership position in Russia's international e-commerce marketplace through development of award winning customer service, logistics and technology platforms. BayRu was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Contact:
Aaron N. Block
CEO
BayRu LLC
http://www.bay.ru
pr@bay.ru
+1 571 229 7801
SOURCE BayRu LLC
BayRu LLC
CONTACT: Aaron N. Block, CEO of BayRu LLC, +1-571-229-7801, pr@bay.ru
Web Site: http://www.bay.ru