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Intelligent Decisions, Inc. Announces New Agile Technology Solution

ASHBURN, Va., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Decisions, Inc. (ID), a premier global technology solutions provider specializing in Information Technology capabilities, announced it has partnered with Horne International to offer a suite of Agile technology solutions developed by ThoughtWorks Studios to the Federal Government. Through this relationship, ID will help federal customers adopt Agile processes enabled by ThoughtWorks Studios, including its Mingle® agile project management solution and ThoughtWorks Studios' Agile Workshops, Training and Coaching services.

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This suite of products and services, combined with professional services from Intelligent Decisions, will assist the Federal Government with quickly and efficiently implementing an Agile methodology and immediately benefiting from its result oriented focus. The products and services will be available on ID's GSA Schedule (GS-35F-4153D) and SEWP IV Contract (NNG07DA28B).

Each year more than $4 billion in mission critical, IT development projects with Line of Business impact result in greater than a 50 percent failure rate across the Federal Government. Agile methodologies were pioneered for these types of software development projects and have proven a higher success rate, on time delivery and lower project cost than traditional waterfall SDLC models.

"Built on our partnership with Horne International, the ThoughtWorks Studios' solutions will enable us to bring the value of Agile methodologies to the Federal Government," Harry Martin, President and CEO of Intelligent Decisions said. "By leveraging our experience in the Federal space, Intelligent Decisions is uniquely positioned to help Federal Agencies accelerate the benefits of adopting Agile approaches resulting in reduced time and cost, and unprecedented improvements in quality."

About Intelligent Decisions:

Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, Intelligent Decisions (ID), a premier global systems integrator, provides a broad range of innovative, IT professional services, software, hardware and manufacturing solutions to Federal, State and Local governments. Ranked on the VARBusiness 500, Inc. 5000, CRN's Fast Growth 100 and Washingtonian's Best Places to Work, ID offers best-value pricing and helps clients meet their strategic goals and mission objectives. For more information, visit http://www.intelligent.net or call toll-free 800-929-8331.

About Horne International:

Horne International provides engineering services for a sustainable infrastructure, with an emphasis on security, energy, and the environment. The company is a trusted partner for its customers in the defense, environment and energy, homeland security and transportation sectors. For more information, please visit http://www.horne.com. For more information about this press release, please call 703-652-1049.

About Thought works Studios:

ThoughtWorks Studios is a global leader in Agile ALM products and training. A division of ThoughtWorks, Inc.®, the pioneer in Agile development and best-practices, it offers the tools, coaching and experience to help companies realize the full potential of Agile development in the enterprise. Its products, Mingle (project management), Twist (automated testing) and Go (Agile release management), help organizations manage all aspects of the software development lifecycle - from requirements definition and portfolio management to test automation, quality assurance and release management. The company's Agile Workshops provide in-depth training that covers all facets of Agile ALM best practices. Customers include 3M, Barclays, BBC, eBay, Honeywell, McGraw-Hill, Rackspace and Vodafone. ThoughtWorks Studios is headquartered in San Francisco and Bangalore, with offices in London and select cities in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit http://www.thoughtworks-studios.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, risks set forth in documents filed by the company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by, or on behalf of, the Company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

    Contact:
    Michele Anapol
    Public Relations Manager
    Intelligent Decisions
    O: 703.840.6050
    C: 703.862.3033
    manapol@intelligent.net

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Intelligent Decisions, Inc.

CONTACT: Michele Anapol, Public Relations Manager, Intelligent Decisions, +1-703-840-6050, C: +1-703-862-3033, manapol@intelligent.net

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

VanDyke Software® Releases SecureCRT® 6.7 Beta for Linux

New release delivers advanced session management, security, and emulation for Windows, Mac, and now Linux

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VanDyke Software, a developer of multi-platform terminal emulation software and security solutions, today announced the beta release of SecureCRT 6.7 for Linux.  This new release offers Linux users powerful session management, advanced security, and time-saving automation tools in a tabbed GUI terminal emulator.

With SecureCRT 6.7, network administrators now have one client solution that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux (currently Ubuntu and Red Hat) platforms.  Ken Clifford, a network engineer who tested the pre-beta release, said, "I love that the user community will be able to use this client to access their local shell, which gives them a one client solution for not only remote sessions but also for the terminal."  This new release features local shell support, a customizable button bar, tabbed sessions for switching connections, and instant feedback on session status.

SecureCRT's automation tools include embedded Python scripting support and a script recorder.  "Scripting allows me to formulate a list of mundane tasks into an executable file that will do bulk configurations," said Karl Crous, a network team leader at University of Waikato.  "I've used other terminal applications, but I found SecureCRT to be the best."

Joseph Dougherty at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute evaluated the 6.7 release for his educational networking lab, saying, "The tabbed SecureCRT GUI and, even more importantly, scripting support are extraordinarily useful in our setting - the less time students waste opening up connections and doing device wipes and reloads, the better."

VanDyke Software's SecureCRT is a terminal client that helps network administrators manage secure remote access and securely "tunnel" e-mail, web, and corporate application data.  The beta release of SecureCRT 6.7 can be downloaded and evaluated at no charge for 30 days from the VanDyke Software website at http://www.vandyke.com.

About VanDyke Software, Inc.

Busy IT professionals depend on VanDyke Software to deliver rock-solid, easy-to-configure software for secure remote access, secure file transfer, terminal emulation, and remote administration.  VanDyke Software offers a fully-supported 30-day evaluation of its products prior to purchase, providing both evaluators and customers with a higher level of service.  The company's product offerings include the SecureCRT® Secure Shell terminal emulator, the SecureFX® secure file transfer client, the VanDyke ClientPack, and the VShell® Secure Shell server.  For more information about VanDyke Software, visit the company's website at http://www.vandyke.com.

SOURCE  VanDyke Software, Inc.

VanDyke Software, Inc.

CONTACT: Jill Christian of VanDyke Software, Inc., +1-505-332-5784, Jill.Christian@vandyke.com

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

ToolWatch Releases Application Programming Interface

ToolWatch gives users access to deep data and flexibility to integrate with other corporate applications.

DENVER, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ToolWatch Corporation recently released its Application Programming Interface (API) to give users of ToolWatch Enterprise and other ToolWatch products access to their behind-the-scenes data. The API enables integration with clients' proprietary accounting and billing systems or with off-the-shelf packages. Now, ToolWatch customers have greater flexibility integrating ToolWatch data into other internal corporate software applications.

"It became clear to us that our clients needed a streamlined application to bridge Enterprise and their other software systems," said Don Kafka, president of ToolWatch. "With the ever-changing business landscape, it was important that we give our clients the flexibility to access ToolWatch data across all mediums and not limit them to the Enterprise desktop application."

The ToolWatch API is designed for mid-size to large companies with tens of thousands of tools to manage, complex accounting processes, and in-house programming staff that want to eliminate cumbersome manual processes that slow down communication among various in-house systems.

"Some clients have tens of thousands of records -- cost centers, billing records, for example -- within their ToolWatch database," said Jason Watts, a ToolWatch software developer. "Manually updating these records can be time consuming and error prone. The API opens the possibility for our customers to automate the maintenance of their data."

The API is now available to all ToolWatch customers, and functionalities can be customized depending on clients' needs. Current ToolWatch software users can request access to the API by calling ToolWatch at 1.800.676.4034. Typically, access rights can be granted within 24 hours.

About ToolWatch Corporation

Founded in 1991, ToolWatch is the world's leading provider of tool, equipment, materials and consumables management systems. Combining easy-to-use ToolWatch data collection devices with a powerful database system, ToolWatch technology enables the tracking and management of construction resources throughout an entire organization, delivering significant savings of both time and money to companies of all sizes. With more than 6,000 installations in 20 countries around the world, ToolWatch applications use the most current and reliable technology to manage assets for maximum utilization and productivity throughout an organization. For more information, visit http://www.toolwatch.com.

SOURCE  ToolWatch Corporation

ToolWatch Corporation

CONTACT: Tera Haselden, +1-303-394-2366, thaselden@philosophycommunication.com, for ToolWatch Corporation

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

Alltel Customers in Southern New Mexico to Have Access to the Nation's Fastest Mobile Broadband Network, More Innovative Mobile Devices

AT&T launches service for former Alltel subscribers, delivering access to the nation's fastest mobile broadband network and a wide selection of compelling devices

ROSWELL, N.M., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning this past Sunday, more than 90,000 Alltel customers joining AT&T* saw a change as AT&T expanded its service in Southern New Mexico.(1) AT&T has rebranded Alltel to AT&T in Las Cruces and in Chaves, Cibola, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lee, Lincoln, Luna, and Otero Counties and is introducing AT&T's exciting lineup of products and services to these customers.

Since its acquisition of the Alltel wireless assets in Southern New Mexico, AT&T has invested significantly to transition the former Alltel network infrastructure to AT&T, with the nation's fastest mobile broadband network. Now, Alltel customers in Southern New Mexico have access to AT&T's industry-leading portfolio of mobile devices.

The rebranding effort includes the former Alltel stores at:

    --  105 North Rosedale, Silver City, 88061
    --  114 A2 Highway 70, Ruidoso, 88345
    --  1223 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, 88220
    --  1300 El Paseo Road, Suite A, Las Cruces, 88001
    --  1819 North Turner, Hobbs, 88240
    --  325 West Main Street, Artesia, 88210
    --  4311 North Main Street, Roswell, 88201
    --  650 South White Sands Boulevard, Alamogordo, 88310

The rebranding effort also includes AT&T offerings at the following authorized retailers:

    --  Advance Wireless, 105 West 6th Street, Roswell, 88201
    --  What's Up? Wireless locations at:
        --  1314 South Canal Street, Carlsbad, 88220
        --  922 West Avenue D, Lovington, 88260
        --  412 East Bender Boulevard, Hobbs, 88240(4)
    --  Radio Shack locations at:
        --  1401 North Turner, Broadmoor Shopping Center, Hobbs, 88240
        --  2360 Highway 180 East, Silver City, 88061
        --  2521 South Canal, Suite A, Carlsbad 88220
        --  4501 North Main Street, Space 405, Roswell, 88201
    --  Sam's Club, 4400 North Main Street, Roswell, 88201

Trained sales consultants are available to demonstrate a wide range of advanced wireless products and services. Shoppers can also test the latest smartphones, quick messaging devices, netbooks and tablets. Customers have the opportunity to learn how to get the most from social networking, manage photos or navigate with GPS on exciting exclusive AT&T devices.

"We're thrilled to welcome former Alltel customers to the AT&T community, and we're confident that they will enjoy a fantastic wireless experience with AT&T," said Chris Percy vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in the Desert Southwest Region. "We've been working nonstop to upgrade the Alltel network, and today we're proud that customers in this area have access to the fastest mobile broadband network and a wireless network that covers 97 percent of all Americans as well as offers the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider -- with voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in 200 countries."

Former Alltel consumer wireless customers in this area have the option to receive a brand new AT&T 3G handset, comparable to their existing device, at no additional cost.(2) The vast majority of customers choosing free comparable devices are able to keep their existing rate plans, with no additional time commitment required.

Customers also have the opportunity to upgrade their devices for an additional fee and with a new two-year contract, with current AT&T rates and associated data plan. In addition to the benefits for all former Alltel customers joining AT&T in Southern New Mexico, customers choosing an AT&T rate plan will also enjoy A-List with Rollover®, exclusive to AT&T, which offers unlimited calling to up to 10 additional numbers on any network and allows customers to keep their unused Anytime Minutes for up to 12 months.(3)

Customers with questions about the transition process may visit http://www.att.com/alltel, call (800) 331 0500 or speak with a sales representative at a local retail location.

(1) AT&T is expanding its service in Southern New Mexico as a result of its acquisition of wireless assets from Verizon Wireless on June 22, 2010. AT&T continues to expect to launch service to former Alltel subscribers in the remainder of New Mexico in early 2011.

(2) Applies only to postpaid customers with a contract. Customers with laptop cards and netbooks may not have a choice of devices, but they are eligible for a comparable new device at no additional charge.

(3) A-List is available only with Individual plans $59.99 and over per month and FamilyTalk plan $89.99 or over per month. Other terms and conditions apply. Unused Rollover Minutes expire after the 12th billing period of the month minutes have been accumulated. Night and Weekend and Mobile to Mobile Minutes not included.

(4) The What's Up? Wireless location in Hobbs will relocate to 1710 W Joe Harvey Blvd, Suite F&G, Hobbs, NM 88240 by May 2011.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Meredith Adams, Office, +1-214-665-1346, Mobile, +1-972-741-7144, madams@attnews.us, for AT&T Corporate Communications

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

Avenview Audio Video Company Launches Avenview Europe at ISE 2011

AMSTERDAM, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Avenview, a leading manufacturer of audio video products, thrilled the European AV market earlier this month when they officially launched their Avenview Europe division at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2011 tradeshow in Amsterdam. Avenview's announcement marked the first time that their products, such as AV splitter, DVI extender, video processor and HDMI switch options, will be available to the European market.

"Our main goal at ISE was to connect to a whole new group of customers that previously had not been able to access our products and for them to get to know the Avenview quality brand and high level of service," said Peter Grinwis, Director of Operations, Avenview Europe.

As Europe's number one show for professional AV and electronic systems integration, ISE 2011 drew more than 34,000 attendees to the 2011 show, a 22% increase on 2010's attendance, and the highest attendance numbers achieved by any standalone AV tradeshow anywhere in the world.

"The huge turnout at ISE 2011 allowed us to go above and beyond achieving our objectives, confirming that our European Operations Division will provide our customers in Europe with greater convenience and easier face-to face access to do business with us," stated Hanif Rahim, Avenview's Vice President of Global Sales.

Avenview anticipates large growth for their company with the addition of their European division. According to the Global Association for Marketing at Retail (POPAI), European digital signage installations are estimated to grow by 144% over the next three years, and growth shows little indication of slowing down after that.

Wherever displaying information or customer targeting is critical, digital signage is on the rise. In addition to providing better service, brand awareness and an enhanced customer experience, on average, digital signage solutions deliver an 18% increase in sales.

For more information, visit http://www.Avenview.com.

Full press release available here: http://www.avenview.com/avenview-audio-video-company-launches-avenview-europe-at-ise-2011.html.

About Avenview:

Avenview is a manufacturer of leading edge products for the audio video market, delivering scalable powerful, advanced video processing capabilities with proven reliability that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies in industrial, corporate, medical, defense, entertainment, education and retail signage applications.

SOURCE  Avenview

Avenview

CONTACT: Umar Qureshi, VP Marketing of Avenview Corporation, +1-716-218-4100, pr@avenview.com

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

DigitalRoute Launches MediationZone(R) Factory in Partnership With Capgemini

STOCKHOLM, March 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     DigitalRoute today announced a new partnership agreement with
Capgemini France, a subsidiary of the Capgemini Group, to launch a new
MediationZone(R) Factory based in Rennes, France. The new center of
excellence will speed and secure upcoming projects by providing
industrialized support to pre-build components and also the key competence
that is required for a complete set of implementation services.

    The establishment of the MediationZone Factory is a result of
the current strong demand for MediationZone based solutions and services.
Service providers need to capitalize on the trend of increasing data usage in
the networks while flexibility and configurability continues to be important
for time-to-market for new services. The resulting growth of data traffic
forces service providers to consolidate mediation and data integration
platforms in order to cut costs.

     "This agreement reaffirms our commitment to strong
partnerships with systems integrators and product vendors and further
strengthens the position of MediationZone of becoming the most widely adopted
mediation technology in the market," said Jan Karlsson, CEO of DigitalRoute.

    "The proven experience of mediation projects combined with the
wealth of skills and expertise on development and integration is the primary
rationale for us to work with Capgemini," he adds.

    About DigitalRoute

    DigitalRoute was founded in 2000 to provide best-of-breed mediation to
telecom network and service providers worldwide. MediationZone(R) from
DigitalRoute supports any combination of online/offline and
active/bi-directional mediation of voice, data and content services, with
carrier-grade functionality and unparalleled flexibility. There are more than
180 MediationZone deployments across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North
America, South America, Asia and Oceania. More information can be found at
http://www.digitalroute.com

   
    For more information, please contact:

    Digital Route AB:
    Joakim Sahlgren
    Marketing Manager
    Digital Route AB, Skeppsbron 34, 111 30 Stockholm
    Phone: +46(0)10-7079-000
    Email: joakim.sahlgren@digitalroute.com

Source: DigitalRoute

For more information, please contact: Digital Route AB: Joakim Sahlgren, Marketing Manager, Digital Route AB, Skeppsbron 34, 111 30 Stockholm, Phone: +46(0)10-7079-000, Email: joakim.sahlgren@digitalroute.com

Reagent Agent(SM) Transfection Cell Line Database From The Transfection Experts

MADISON, Wis., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to reliable high efficiency transfection reagents, Mirus Bio has expanded its transfection expertise with the development of the Reagent Agent(SM) - a new online tool designed to determine the best solution for delivery of any nucleic acid into any cell type, including hard-to-transfect cell lines and primary cells. Search results are based on extensive in-house transfection and electroporation data, customer feedback, and peer-reviewed citations. Additional searches can be performed based on application area of interest.

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Visit http://www.mirusbio.com/techresources/transfection_database.aspx and experience:

    --  An Expansive Database- Populated with detailed experimental parameters
        for over 200 cell type-nucleic acid combinations
    --  Comprehensive Recommendations--Search more transfection conditions made
        possible by supplemental citations and customer feedback
    --  Easy-to-use Search Functions--Input entry fields are straight-forward
        and give you results in seconds
    --  Scientifically Proven Results --Mirus Bio has provided gene delivery
        expertise for over 15 years.

For additional transfection resources including data, protocols, technical support or to place an order, visit: http://www.mirusbio.com

The Transfection Experts

For over a decade, Mirus pioneered scientific breakthroughs in non-viral gene delivery. These advancements established our products as industry leading transfection reagents. At Mirus, we continue to grow our expertise in nucleic acid delivery research and products to better serve you.

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Mirus Bio LLC

CONTACT: Anjana Bhattacharya, Ph.D., Product Manager of Mirus Bio LLC, +1-608-238-4400, Fax, +1-608-441-2849, anjana.bhattacharya@mirusbio.com

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

Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The 9 1/2' Remote Controlled Bald Eagle.

NEW YORK, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its 163-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The 9 1/2' Remote Controlled Bald Eagle, an engine and propeller-powered prodigious avian that soars up to 100' in the air.

The eagle's 9 1/2' wingspan creates an airfoil that catches the wind to provide lift and enable broad turns. The 9 1/2' Remote Controlled Bald Eagle's engine weighs less than one ounce yet it generates more than 30X its weight in thrust to replicate the bird of prey's rapid dives and powerful soaring.

"The Remote Controlled Bald Eagle performs swift loops and it even hovers in-place against the wind like a real eagle," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager, Fred Berns.

The transmitter trim controls provide precise adjustment of the propeller to move the eagle left, right, up, or down in mid-flight. Made from a carbon fiber frame with a rip stop nylon and polyester body, the eagle can be flown in moderate winds up to 10 mph and it withstands turbulent landings.

The 9 1/2' Remote Controlled Bald Eagle is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $499.95. For more information about this product, please visit http://www.hammacher.com/11827 or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.

About Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, backing all products with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, website, and its famed landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.

SOURCE  Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer

CONTACT: Trish Hammond of Hammacher Schlemmer, +1-847-581-8987, pr@hammacher.com

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

Bizzy Launches 'Check Outs' so you can Share Opinions on the Places you Visit, Instantly

Every 'Check Out' Teaches Bizzy About the Places You Like and Provides You with Better Personalized Recommendations

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bizzy (http://www.bizzy.com), a personalized local business recommendation engine powered by people with similar tastes, today launched its mobile location-based "Check Out" feature, which lets you quickly and easily denote your sentiment about every business you visit. The sentiment you share about the business will let others know what you thought about the place and helps Bizzy give you even better recommendations for the next time you're out.

"Most location-based apps are focused on telling your friends where you are. Now with Bizzy, you 'Check Out' to let your friends know how you liked it," said Gadi Shamia, Bizzy founder, president and general manager. "We've designed 'Check Outs' to let users share their opinion of a place in the same amount of time it takes to sign a credit card slip or wait for your date to get back from the bathroom. You don't have to wait to get home to write up a review anymore."

To "Check Out" from a business, just tap the "Check Out" button on the Bizzy mobile app and tell Bizzy how you liked the place by using one of three emoticons: the "happy face :)," the "meh face :|," or the "sad face :(." The happy face means that business is fantastic and one of your favorite places; the "meh" face means it was not your favorite, but it was good enough that you'd probably go back; and the sad face means that you won't go back and wouldn't want that place influencing your Bizzy recommendations. In addition to the emoticon, you can also leave a tip with your "Check Out," letting future visitors know a little inside secret such as, "The creme brulee was so amazing that my date had to pinch me to make sure I wasn't dreaming."

"Bizzy's new 'Check Out' is really innovative. Most location apps are focusing on where you go. Bizzy's focus is on how you liked where you went," said Aaron Strout, author of the upcoming book "Location-Based Services for Dummies." "I'll keep checking in with Foursquare or Gowalla when I go out, but I'm also going to 'Check Out' with Bizzy to keep a record of my favorite places, let my friends know how it went and help Bizzy learn more about my tastes."

"When you 'Check Out' you're teaching Bizzy about the kinds of places you like so it can recommend the next great place for you to try," explained Shamia. "Since we launched in November, we've collected over 140,000 favorite places from Bizzy users and we've produced over a million personal recommendations by asking people questions about the places they love. 'Check Outs' will help us build that data set and provide even better recommendations."

To get your personalized Bizzy recommendations, you can start on the web at Bizzy.com by answering a few quick questions about your favorite local businesses, or you can download the Bizzy mobile app for iPhone or Android smartphones and start "checking out" from the places you visit. Your favorites are mapped to people with similar preferences, creating a foundation for Bizzy's recommendations. Bizzy recommends the best places for you to eat, shop and play based on the places you've identified as your favorites, and allows you to browse those recommendations by category based on personal match or popularity.

About Bizzy

Bizzy is a local business recommendation engine powered by people who like the same places you do. Bizzy uses your personal preferences to help you discover local businesses recommended by people with similar tastes. Bizzy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ReachLocal (Nasdaq: RLOC). For more information and to sign up please visit http://www.bizzy.com.

For regular Bizzy updates follow us at http://www.twitter.com/bizzy

Become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/bizzyfans

SOURCE  Bizzy

Bizzy

CONTACT: Seana Norvell of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175, for Bizzy

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

Harris' New Financial Education Website Helps Make Money Make Sense

Harris, Tribune Media Group partner to improve financial literacy among customers, communities

CHICAGO, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris today announced the launch of its signature financial education program, Helping Make Money Make Sense, designed to educate and empower people to take control of their finances. The program's website, HelpingMakeMoneyMakeSense.com, provides tools and resources to help improve the financial outlook of individuals and small business owners at virtually every stage of life.

Part of a three-year partnership between Harris and the Tribune Media Group, the program utilizes the expertise of Harris employees to deliver financial advice to anyone, anywhere through HelpingMakeMoneyMakeSense.com. In Chicagoland, Tribune Media Group assets -- including Chicago Tribune, CLTV, WGN, Hoy, RedEye, and more -- will run advertisements, many featuring Harris employees, designed to spread the word about HelpingMakeMoneyMakeSense.com

"This new program gives us the opportunity to use the knowledge and expertise of Harris employees for the greater good of the community," said Judy Rice, Senior Vice President and Head of Community Affairs and Economic Development, Harris. "We believe it's more important than ever to empower consumers with the knowledge and tools to take control of their money -- and as a bank, we believe it's part of our civic duty."

To learn more, visit HelpingMakeMoneyMakeSense.com.

About Harris

Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing nearly 1.3 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.

Harris® is a trade name used by various financial service subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp.  Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affiliates, Members FDIC. Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC-registered investment advisor.  Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Investment banking services are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCMC) and BMO Capital Markets GKST, Inc. (GKST), a Municipal Bond Dealer and member FINRA and SIPC.  Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc. (HSBSB), an SEC registered investment advisor.  Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc.  Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC (HmyCFO), a SEC-registered investment advisor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc.  Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors (SOWA) is an SEC-registered investment advisor. Investment advisory services to institutional clients are provided by Harris Investment Management (HIM), an SEC-registered investment advisor.  Products offered by HIS, HBIS, BMOCM, HSBSB, HmyCFO and HIM, affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp.,: Are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May lose Value.  The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service.  Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.

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Harris Bank

CONTACT: Rachel Gerds, +1-312-461-7865, for Harris Bank

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

Panasonic Announces Pricing for its 2011 Premium Lineup of LUMIX Digital Camera Models

SECAUCUS, N.J., March 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --Panasonic today announces pricing for its LUMIX DMC-ZS10, LUMIX DMC-ZS8, LUMIX DMC-TS3 and LUMIX DMC-FX78 digital cameras, all of which will be available in late-March 2011. All four models feature Leica lenses, High Definition video recording-capabilities and Panasonic's iA technology - making shooting photos and videos simple and intuitive - while still producing beautiful images.

The LUMIX ZS10, LUMIX TS3 and LUMIX FX78 also include the new Panasonic 3D Photo mode, which produces a realistic 3D photo by taking 20 consecutive photos and overlaying the two best images to provide a 3D image that can then be played on a Panasonic VIERA 3D HDTV. The format of the 3D image is compatible with MPO, and can also be played back on other MPO-compatible equipment such as a televisions, digital photo frames and printers. 

The LUMIX ZS10 will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of $399.99 and is an extremely versatile digital camera with a 24mm ultra-wide-angle, a powerful 16x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, full-High Definition 1920x1080 video recording capability, plus a newly-adopted large 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot Smart Touch Intelligent LCD. The new touchscreen LCD allows for Touch Zoom, Touch Auto Focus (AF), Touch Shutter, and Touch Playback.  The LUMIX ZS10 also features a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) function allowing geotagged images to be pinpointed via online maps and easily shared with friends and families. The LUMIX ZS10 will be available in black, red, blue, silver and brown models. The LUMIX DMC-ZS8, with an SRP of $299.99, maintains the versatile 24mm ultra-wide angle and powerful 16x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and includes a large 3-inch LCD and a manual exposure mode. The LUMIX ZS8 will be available in black and silver models.

The LUMIX DMC-TS3 (SRP: $399.99) is specifically designed for active users who want to capture high-quality photos and 1920 x 1080 full-High Definition videos, incorporating a powerful rugged design and new outdoor-friendly features, such as a built-in GPS function, a compass, altimeter and barometer.  The 12.1-megapixel LUMIX TS3 further steps up its toughness, when compared to its LUMIX TS2 predecessor, and is now waterproof to approximately 40 feet (12m)(*1); shockproof to approximately 6.6 feet (2m) (*2); freezeproof to 14ºF (-10 degrees C); and dustproof(*1). The LUMIX TS3 will be available in red, orange, silver, and blue models.

The LUMIX FX78, with an SRP of $349.99, features a new Smart Touch operation on the large 3.5-inch 16:9 aspect LCD that allows for intuitive touch operation, including Touch AF, Touch Zoom, Touch Shutter, and Touch Playback. The LUMIX FX78 also incorporates a new LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT, 24mm ultra-wide angle lens that has a 5x optical zoom with F2.5 aperture.  The 24mm wide-angle lens offers approximately 213% larger viewing space when compared to a traditional 35mm camera.  This high-performing lens has been designed to fit the slim body while still offering exceptional photo and video quality. With its wide and bright lens, the LUMIX FX78 excels when shooting dynamic landscapes and in low-light situations.

The LUMIX FX78's Smart Touch Screen allows for the Auto Focus (AF) to be set by simply touching the subject on the LCD and a touch can even release the shutter. Once locked on the subject, the LUMIX FX78 tracks the subject with the AF tracking function even if it moves. With the Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode, the FX78 automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject touched. The touch-screen operation excels not only for shooting, but also in playback, allowing the user to drag the images across the screen with a finger and browse the collection of photos as though flipping the pages of the book. The LUMIX FX78 will be available in black, gold and white models.

For more information all Panasonic's LUMIX digital cameras, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.

(*1) Waterproof/dustproof performance complies with the "IPX8" and "IP6X" ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

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

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

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

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Panasonic

CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady of Panasonic, +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com; or Jamie Hodin of Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9796, jamie.hodin@cohnwolfe.com

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

Bupa International Launches Free Online Health Assessment

LONDON, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bupa International has announced the launch of its free online health assessment.

The assessments are part of the Bupa International's new health section on its website, which has more than 50 factsheets and a series of health theme pages which include articles and videos explaining medical issues.

The online health assessment is designed to help users find the answers to any health-related questions they may have.

The health assessment will ask the user a series of questions to help understand their medical and lifestyle risk factors. At the end users will receive a report with medical information based on their answers and guidance on how they can improve their health if necessary. The assessment takes less than 10 minutes to fill out.

The health assessments on the site include maternity, diet, stress, fitness, heart disease risk and breast cancer risk.

First time users are asked to register so that Bupa can get some very basic personal information, which is important for the quality of the assessments. This also means that returning users won't have to enter the same information again the next time they visit. First time users will have to register an email address and a chosen password, which is a different login from the one currently used by Bupa International Members for Membersworld.

On the main 'Health Information' page users can find links to Bupa's A-Z list of factsheets and the health theme pages. All the content has been written by Bupa's medical team and reviewed by doctors or clinical professionals.

About Bupa:

Bupa's purpose is to help people lead longer, healthier, happier lives. 

A leading international healthcare group, Bupa offers personal health insurance, international health insurance, expatriate health insurance, corporate health insurance and international travel insurance affordable care homes and hospitals, and provide workplace health services, health assessments and chronic disease management services, including health coaching, critical illness insurance, and home healthcare.

Bupa International was established in 1971 to extend its health cover to expatriates around the globe. Since then, Bupa has expanded its network to 190 countries and grown its membership to over 800,000 people.

Bupa International won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade Category in 2010 for its continued substantial growth in overseas earnings and commercial success. This is the third time the company has won a Queen's Award for outstanding achievement having been a previous winner in 2005 and 1999.

    PR Contact:
    Zerrin Levy
    PR Office
    Bupa House
    15-19 Bloomsbury Way
    London
    WC1A2BA
    +44(0)207-656-2454
    http://www.bupa.com

SOURCE  Bupa

Bupa

CONTACT: Zerrin Levy, PR Office, +44(0)207-656-2454

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

Fifth Third Processing Solutions and 3i Infotech Introduce Innovative Mobile Check Deposit

CINCINNATI and EDISON, N.J., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifth Third Processing Solutions, a premier payment solutions provider, will soon offer mobile check deposit capabilities to its customers through an agreement with 3i Infotech, a prominent global information technology company.  The initiative will begin with a pilot program involving Town and County Bank, based in Salem, Missouri. Town and County Bank's customers will be able to deposit paper checks anytime, anywhere by taking photos of them via their smartphones and submitting them through a secure electronic application provided by 3i Infotech.

This new technology known as 3i Infotech eCapture mobile check deposit is being used by banks in the mid Atlantic and offers a superior user experience.  Fifth Third Processing Solutions recognizes the intense customer demand for this service and is leading the way with this cutting edge solution for financial institutions of all sizes. 

"Fifth Third Processing Solutions is a progressive payments processor, and we are pleased to partner with them as they introduce eCapture mobile check deposit solutions to their customers," said Jim McShea, Chief Revenue Officer, 3i Infotech, North America.  "This technology will enable Fifth Third Processing Solutions financial institutions to deploy on-demand mobile check deposit technology rapidly and at a low cost, enabling them to achieve significant return on investment while providing an entirely new level of convenience to customers." 

Fifth Third Processing Solutions and 3i Infotech will deliver the eCapture mobile check deposit solution to Fifth Third Processing Solutions' customers via a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.  3i Infotech provides the application, updates core banking systems and validates check images for Check 21 compliance using Mitek Systems' (OTC: MITK.OB) industry-standard mobile IMagePROVE(TM) technology.  Fifth Third Processing Solutions will integrate with its processing systems and thereby allow customers to get up and running quickly with minimal financial and technology investment.  Business rules, such as exception management and fraud monitoring, can easily be customized by the customer.  The hosted solution will benefit from both Fifth Third Processing Solutions and 3i Infotech's extensive global payment processing networks.

"Mobile check deposit is all about customer convenience and service and we are excited to add this significant capability to our mobile banking suite that we offer our financial institution partners," said Royal Cole, President, Financial Institution Services, Fifth Third Processing Solutions.  "It doesn't get much more convenient than this.  Customers of our processing financial institutions will be able to use their smartphones to deposit checks 24/7, whether they're at home, at the office, or on the road."

The eCapture mobile check deposit offering will provide a safe and secure image capture and deposit experience for Fifth Third Processing Solutions financial institutions and their customers.  eCapture's review queue functions provide financial institutions with an enhanced level of security, along with a complete audit trail of where, when and how each check was captured will be logged in the system.  All data is 128-bit encrypted and is designed not to store data or images on the smartphone, thus allowing protection of the customer and the transaction.

"This technology will give our checking customers a new level of convenience," said Carl Eichenberger, Chief Operating Officer with Town & Country Bank. "When Fifth Third Processing Solutions invited our bank to join them for this innovative project, we knew it was a great opportunity. Initially, Town & Country Bank will pilot the program to a preselected customer base in each of our locations."

"We fully anticipate that our customers will overwhelmingly embrace this technology.  Our next step is to make it available to all of our customers," Eichenberger added.  "Community banks have always been strong in the area of providing personal service.  It's exciting when a locally-owned bank can also provide cutting-edge technology for its customers."

About 3i Infotech

3i Infotech (http://www.3i-infotech.com) is a global information technology company which provides technology solutions to customers in more than 50 countries across five continents. The company provides IT services and business process outsourcing (BPO) to markets such as banking, financial services, insurance, government, manufacturing, retail, telecom, education, healthcare and utilities. 3i Infotech is a member of the FinTech 100 and the WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces.

About Fifth Third Processing Solutions

Fifth Third Processing Solutions, LLC delivers innovative payment transaction processing and acceptance solutions to create and support complex payment strategies for merchants, businesses, and financial institutions around the world. A pioneer in card payment acceptance in the early 1970s, Fifth Third Processing Solutions is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a joint venture with Advent International and Fifth Third Bank, a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB).

As a premier full service payment solutions provider, the Company provides servicing solutions and product engineering for financial institutions' and retailers' credit card, debit card, merchant and private label programs, processing over 11.4 billion ATM and point of sale transactions and over $378 billion in debit and credit card sales volume annually. Its subsidiary, NPC, is the largest provider of payment processing services exclusively focused on the small-to-medium merchant processing market.  The Company supports over 408,000 merchant and financial institution locations and 11,000 ATMs in 44 states and 8 countries. According to the Nilson Report (March 2010), the Company is the third largest U.S. merchant transaction acquirer. Learn more at http://www.FTPSLLC.com.

About Town & Country Bank

Town & Country Bank is a community bank that has grown to be one of the largest in South Central and Eastern Missouri. With a charter that dates back to 1894, Town & Country Bank has 11 locations and each is dedicated to offering a full range of financial products and services. Town & Country Bank's main facility is located in   Salem, Missouri. The bank has 10 additional locations in the state including an additional branch in Salem, two banks in Rolla, two banks in Ava, and banks in Licking, St. James, Mountain Grove, Bourbon and Pevely. Town & Country Bank's total assets size is currently at $500 million. For more information about Town & Country Bank, visit the on-line bank at http://www.tcbanks.com.

    3i INFOTECH CONTACT:           Fifth Third Processing Solutions
    Josh Wendroff                  CONTACT:
                                    Lynn M. Rhoads, Senior Vice President,
    Director of Marketing           Communications Director
    213-216-1808                   513.534.7742
    josh.wendroff@3i-Infotech.com  lynn.rhoads@53.com
    http://www.3i-Infotech.com            http://www.ftpsllc.com

SOURCE  Fifth Third Processing Solutions

Fifth Third Processing Solutions

CONTACT: Josh Wendroff, Director of Marketing, of 3i Infotech, +1-213-216-1808, josh.wendroff@3i-Infotech.com; or Lynn M. Rhoads, Senior Vice President, Communications Director, of Fifth Third Processing Solutions, LLC, +1-513-534-7742, lynn.rhoads@53.com

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

Buzztime Launches Platform for Hosted Live Bar Trivia Nights

Allows bars and restaurants to run their own live trivia nights any night of the week

CARLSBAD, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NTN), a leading social entertainment and integrated marketing platform for bars and restaurants, announced the launch of Hosted Trivia, a new service designed to help its customers make any night a big event.  Buzztime Hosted Trivia is a unique bar trivia tool for restaurant and bar operators to keep guests in their seats, attract new consumers and bring in patrons on non-peak business nights, typically a Tuesday or a Wednesday evening.

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Hosted Trivia, a subscription-based platform, is part of Buzztime's portfolio of trivia and entertainment products and is available to all Buzztime customers in the company's vast network of bars and restaurants.  With this new product, trivia hosts and emcees focus on the fun and enjoyment of the crowd, while leaving the work to Buzztime. Game action and pace is controlled through rounds of 30- and 60- question Buzztime Trivia games created specifically for "live" environments and crowds.  Hosts will no longer have to read questions to the participants and then reveal the answers all at once; Buzztime Hosted Trivia displays the questions and answers throughout the game on the establishment's television screens -  significantly improving the bar entertainment experience, and freeing up hosts to engage with players.

Hooters of Costa Mesa, CA was hosting live Tuesday night trivia, but it wasn't particularly easy - until they began using Buzztime Hosted Trivia. With Buzztime replacing Hooters old "paper-and-pen" method, the restaurant now runs weekly live trivia nights more effectively. Buzztime delivers the questions and results tracking on screen, so Hooters can better leverage their best brand asset --the Hooters Girls. Hooters of Costa Mesa General Manager Laura Acton stated, "Easy to use, Buzztime Live Trivia is refreshingly modern and operates much smoother than our previous live trivia event!"

In fact, Hooters of Costa Mesa developed a sure fire way to keep guests in their seats during their weekly, two hour live trivia events. To win the "Wing Party," Hosted Trivia participants have to play until the end of the game, which gets them to stay at Hooters longer and order more food and drinks. Of note, according to Laura Acton, General Manager, Hooters Costa Mesa, "Guests who play Buzztime Hosted Trivia spend nearly $5 more, increasing our check averages by $20 as most players compete in groups of four or more."

"Live Trivia Nights are great instruments for our bar and restaurant partners to increase traffic and sales and turn a slow night into an event typical of a Friday or Saturday evening," noted Michael J. Bush, President and CEO of NTN Buzztime, Inc.  "In fact, according to an Arbitron study, Buzztime players visit their favorite establishments eight times per month, on average, which is twice more than they visit other locations. They also stay nearly 30 minutes longer than non-playing customers."

Hosted Trivia provides locations the ability to control the pace of Buzztime Trivia games and allows the host, which could be a current staff member, to act as an emcee - interjecting humor, sarcasm and personality to each game.  The host or emcee is able to move at the desired pace, from question to answer to the next question, through a keystroke on the Buzztime Playmaker® with leaderboards displayed every five questions so the guests know who's currently winning the game.

Buzztime employs its network of approximately 3,900 bars and restaurants to strategically reach targeted audiences in a unique way. Additionally, Buzztime engages more than 1,500,000 players who participate in over 50,000,000 bar trivia, cards and sports games each year on its network.

Buzztime provides clients with branded sports and interactive bar games that align with the brands' marketing campaigns; live hosted trivia tournaments throughout the United States; and direct-to-consumer marketing initiatives through Buzztime's social networking and e-mail marketing campaigns.

About Buzztime

NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NTN) is a leading bar and restaurant social entertainment and integrated marketing platform. Trusted by approximately 3,900 bars and restaurants in North America since 1985, Buzztime integrates trivia, card and sports games with in- and out-of-venue messaging and communication tools.  With over 1,500,000 registered consumers and more than 50,000,000 games played each year, Buzztime players spread the word and invite friends and family to their favorite Buzztime location to enjoy an evening of fun and competition.   With Buzztime entertainment and marketing solutions, bars and restaurants attract new customers, turn casual visitors into regulars, and give guests a reason to stay longer.  For the most up-to-date information on NTN Buzztime, please visit http://www.buzztime.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Forward-looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements which reflect management's current views of future events and operations, including but not limited to statements about company expertise, development, improvement of content and programming, player experience, increases in revenue and visits, added value and number of locations, players and games. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the risks of adverse economic conditions, failure of customer and/or player demand, lower market acceptance or appeal of both existing and new products and services by particular demographic groups or audiences as a whole, termination of partnership and contractual relationships, the impact of competitive products and pricing and technical problems or outages. Please see NTN Buzztime, Inc.'s recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks that may affect the Company. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. These statements speak only as of the date hereof, and NTN Buzztime, Inc. does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Don Williams
    Williams Group Public Relations
    760-707-4589
    don@williamsgrouppr.com

    INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
    Kendra Berger
    Chief Financial Officer
    NTN Buzztime, Inc.
    760-438-7400

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NTN Buzztime, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Don Williams of Williams Group Public Relations, +1-760-707-4589, don@williamsgrouppr.com; or Investor Relations, Kendra Berger, Chief Financial Officer of NTN Buzztime, Inc., +1-760-438-7400

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

Anametrix Releases InstaVista(TM) 3.0 Cloud-Based Business Analytics Technology

Patent Filed for Microsoft Excel Uploads with Multi-Channel Attribution across All Data Sources

SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Anametrix (http://anametrix.com), the leader in cloud-based business marketing intelligence, has released patent-pending breakthrough technology upgrades to its suite of business analytics solutions. InstaVista 3.0 features real-time multi-channel attribution continually correlating data points from disparate sources and locations with seamless Microsoft Excel bi-directional synchronization.

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Anametrix InstaVista(TM) 3.0 provides powerful interactive visualizations of vast amounts of online and offline information, including web analytics, point of sale (POS), social media, search engine marketing (SEM), video & audio, e-mail campaigns, market research surveys, customer relationship management (CRM) and loyalty programs.  Unlike web analytics firms including Omniture, Anametrix offers real-time enterprise level analytics of any source data.

The cloud-based multi-channel attribution enables correlations and amortizations across an entire user base.  In particular, InstaVista(TM) helps marketers clearly understand campaign effectiveness by tracking both online and offline sales activity associated with all advertising initiatives.  Beyond dashboards, customized reports can be scheduled for direct desktop delivery.

The new InstaVista(TM) release also features real-time UPloads from Microsoft Excel data, an industry first, along with download to Excel options for every data source. This exclusive bi-directional spreadsheet synching function enables organizations to align day-to-day employee activities with enterprise systems to drive quality decision-making across multiple applications without burdening IT staff.  InstaVista(TM) 3.0 is smarter than spreadsheets but yet much less complicated than traditional business intelligence (BI) solutions.  Individual end users across all departments are able to quickly and cost-effectively move beyond Excel to visually navigate combined complex data points and uncover unseen relationships within their own business units.

"Anametrix InstaVista provides unique visibility into cross-channel marketing endeavors," stated Anders Olsson, Anametrix CTO and cofounder.  "Instead of waiting months to understand the return on investment (ROI) of marketing dollars spent, our clients measure performance against business goals immediately as data becomes available. Budgets can thus be adapted and streamlined accordingly."

InstaVista(TM) offers any industry on-demand business analytics and compartmentalized metrics via dynamic reporting.  Recent Anametrix client acquisitions include two of the 'Big 4' US automotive manufacturers as well as publishers, global advertising agencies, and specialty retailers.  InstaVista(TM) is the ideal business analytics technology for these companies with brick-based storefronts as well as click-based digital presence.  Data segmentation by product line or locale accelerates speed to market, builds customer loyalty, and maximizes market share by weeding out inefficiencies.

Anametrix offers a flexible pricing model based on business need, allowing customers to try and use InstaVista(TM) cost effectively.   Migration from individual to departmental to corporate-wide deployment is seamless with scalable pricing based on data volumes.

About Anametrix, Inc.

Anametrix, Inc. is a privately funded next-generation business analytics company whose InstaVista(TM) solution seamlessly correlates online, offline, and multi-channel corporate objectives for quick and precise decision making.  A high-performance data management infrastructure handles metrics integration and other compute-intensive functions to offer data visualizations on customizable dashboards.  Founded in 2009 by analytics industry experts Blaise Barrelet and Anders Olsson and led by a world-class advisory board, Anametrix provides cloud-based solutions that integrate vast amounts of disparate data feeds including web analytics, social media, search engine marketing (SEM), video & audio, e-mail campaigns, market research surveys, point of sale (POS) and customer relationship management (CRM). Self-directed business insights are readily accessible across organizations, from sales staff to C-level.  For more information, please visit http://anametrix.com.

    Anametrix Editorial Contact
    NAME: LARISSA SCORS ANDERSON
    PHONE: 858-558-8230 x333
    EMAIL: publicrelations@anametrix.com
    FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/anametrix
    TWITTER: @anametrix

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Anametrix, Inc.

CONTACT: Larissa Scors Anderson, +1-858-558-8230, ext. 333, publicrelations@anametrix.com, Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/anametrix, Twitter, @anametrix

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

Imperva Bolsters File Protection with Agent Technology

Adds agent-based monitoring and auditing for DB2 z/OS mainframe databases

Enhances agent-based monitoring and auditing for open systems databases

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Imperva, the leader in data security, today announced the availability of SecureSphere 8.5, which extends protection from insider threat with enhanced SecureSphere Agent Technology for file and database activity throughout the IT infrastructure.  SecureSphere 8.5 extends Imperva's award-winning data security solution, combining network monitoring and local monitoring via agents to provide support for data platforms including Windows file servers and mainframe databases as well as optimized local agent performance and management experience.

"Network-based file activity monitoring alone cannot peer into local console-based access and may not be cost-effective for remote locations, creating blind spots for many enterprises," explained Neil MacDonald VP and Gartner Fellow.  "Comprehensive file monitoring must support both agent and network-based approaches for complete coverage."

SecureSphere 8.5 adds Windows File Server agents as a deployment option.  Agents can be used in conjunction with SecureSphere File Security appliances to optimize deployments based on network topology and business needs.  Key capabilities include:

    --  Enables privileged user monitoring and separation of duties through
        visibility into administrative and all other local activity;
    --  Provides clear visibility into user identities and access activity in
        encrypted networks;
    --  Supports efficient auditing of distributed file servers in multiple data
        centers or branch offices.

In addition, SecureSphere 8.5 will include new agent-based monitoring and auditing for DB2 z/OS mainframe databases.  The mainframe agent delivers a comprehensive and efficient solution for auditing database activities and addressing regulatory requirements related to critical mainframe systems.  Key capabilities include:

    --  Complete visibility into critical operations, including: SELECTS, DML
        and DDL, privileged activities and DB2 utilities;
    --  Offloads processing to zIIP processors to minimize impact on total cost
        of mainframe computing;
    --  Generates real-time alerts on policy violations and security events;
    --  Fully integrated into the SecureSphere suite for cross-platform audit
        management.

Finally, SecureSphere 8.5 optimizes agent-based monitoring and auditing for open systems databases.  The SecureSphere database agents are designed to minimize monitoring overhead and are deployed and upgraded without the need to restart target databases.  SecureSphere architecture scales to support large number of agents delivering thousands of transactions per second of audited data.  Agent-based monitoring can cover local traffic or all traffic and can be combined with network based monitoring for highly optimized database security deployment.

"With this release, Imperva expands the industry's most comprehensive data security suite," said Imperva CTO Amichai Shulman.  "With our agent technology, Imperva gives enterprises the most complete solution to protect data as it moves from database to files and applications."

SecureSphere 8.5 is available immediately for customer deployments.  Certain features are scheduled for release in Q2 2011; please contact Imperva Sales for further information.

About Imperva

Imperva is the global leader in data security.  With more than 1,300 direct customers and 25,000 cloud customers, Imperva's customers include leading enterprises, government organizations, and managed service providers who rely on Imperva to prevent sensitive data theft from hackers and insiders.  The award-winning Imperva SecureSphere is the only solution that delivers full activity monitoring for databases, applications and file systems.  For more information, visit http://www.imperva.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our blog.

    Media Contact
    Katherine Nellums
    415.321.2347
    Katherine@pageonepr.com

SOURCE  Imperva

Imperva

CONTACT: Katherine Nellums, +1-415-321-2347, Katherine@pageonepr.com, for Imperva

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

SCIOinspire Launches Just InTime Wellness App on the BENEFITFOCUS Platform

Employees and Plan Members are now able to Receive Secure Wellness Alerts and Custom Recommendations via Text, E-mail, Telephone, Postal Service or Online Portal

CHARLESTON, S.C., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefitfocus and SCIOinspire today announced the launch of the Just InTime Wellness® App, which is now available through the BENEFITFOCUS® Platform. The App, developed by SCIOinspire, sends personalized, proactive alerts to plan members when preventive services are recommended or a "gap-in-care" is identified by analyzing individual plan member healthcare data. This innovative solution combines industry-leading health and benefits management technologies to help organizations reach wellness goals, increase member engagement, improve patient outcomes and decrease overall health costs.

By turning on the Just InTime Wellness App, employers enable the health alerts, known as "My Wellness Alerts" and custom recommendations to be delivered to employees confidentially through the BENEFITFOCUS® HR InTouch portal. Upon logging in to the secure portal, members see My Wellness Alerts displayed prominently on the home page.  By clicking on the alert logo, they are taken to a personalized and confidential portal.  My Wellness Alerts are based on unique health data and focus only on the relevant issues pertaining to that individual. Employees are able to choose how they prefer to be notified when they have an alert; through text message, e-mail, telephone or mail.

"The Just InTime Wellness App is helping our organization make the most of our care management and wellness initiatives and create an ongoing culture of health," said Janis DiMonaco, President of HMC Companies. "It is a cost-effective way to provide members with the decision support tools and information they need, exactly when they need it."

The Just InTime Wellness App enhances member engagement and improves the effectiveness of the existing HR InTouch communication infrastructure. The App's powerful predictive modeling algorithms proactively monitor member health and identify members for gaps in care interventions, wellness and lifestyle-related communications.

"Successful engagement requires accurate and timely identification of members," said Dave Hom, President of Member Engagement and Care Management Services for SCIOinspire. "The delivery of wellness alerts through the HR InTouch portal allows employers across the country to enhance member engagement and take their wellness programs to the next level."

"The Just InTime Wellness App is the first of many apps that allow others to provide products, software, content and tools to Benefitfocus Platform users. We continue to invest in the extensibility of the Benefitfocus Platform, enabling companies like SCIOinspire to leverage their existing technology investments and make them available to Benefitfocus users," shared Don Taylor, Chief Technology Officer for Benefitfocus.

About SCIOinspire

SCIOinspire is the nation's leading independent provider of cost-containment and quality-improvement solutions for healthcare payers and providers. With an extensive roster of clients that serve more than 30 million patients and plan members, SCIOinspire provides results-driven care analytics and data mining, member engagement and care effectiveness, payment integrity and audit programs, and business process optimization solutions to reduce administrative costs, eliminate payment errors, increase member engagement and measurably improve outcomes and quality. With expertise spanning clinical and administrative operations, SCIOinspire offers a unique combination of software and services to help healthcare organizations positively impact Administrative Loss Ratios (ALR) and Medical Loss Ratios (MLR). Drawing upon an expert and experienced team of clinical, actuarial, legal and analytical resources, SCIOinspire offers a global service delivery model, with multiple delivery centers in the U.S. and India. To learn more about SCIOinspire, please visit http://www.scioinspire.com.

About Benefitfocus

Benefitfocus is the largest healthcare and voluntary benefits software provider in the U.S. with 11,901,655 consumers, 302,605 employers, 59,278 brokers and 3,123 carrier representatives live on the BENEFITFOCUS® Platform. Benefitfocus offers a single Web-based platform for benefit shopping, enrollment, management and industry-standard data exchange. Benefitfocus - All Your Benefits. One Place. http://www.benefitfocus.com/

Benefitfocus.com, Inc.

843.849.7476

pr@benefitfocus.com

SOURCE  Benefitfocus

Benefitfocus

CONTACT: Benefitfocus.com, Inc., +1-843-849-7476, pr@benefitfocus.com

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

Digital University for IT Pros Explores The Mobile Revolution

Ziff Davis Enterprise launches new series of online learning events

NEW YORK, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziff Davis Enterprise, a leader in innovative enterprise IT media and engagement solutions, announced today that on March 23, 2011 it will host its first Digital University, The Mobile Revolution, which will focus on how enterprises can stay ahead of and successfully manage, the proliferation of mobile devices in the workplace.

"Digital Universities are highly interactive, content-rich online digital learning environments that bring the IT community together with industry experts, analysts and influential editors around the most pressing industry challenges of the day," said Steve Weitzner, CEO, Ziff Davis Enterprise. "Ziff Davis Enterprise was one of the first media companies to create virtual events for IT professionals.  Continuing our history of innovations, this new series incorporates engaging presentations, content and research based workshops, online videos, live blogging, social networking, and stimulating group chat to create a dynamic learning experience for all attendees."

The Mobile Revolution, the first University in this series features industry analysts and experts from inside and outside of Ziff Davis Enterprise, including Tim Bajarin, President, Creative Strategies Inc. will focus on teaching IT professionals how to prepare their IT infrastructure to meet the onslaught of mobile devices entering the work environment.  Other speakers include Ted Ritter, Sr. Research Analyst, Nemertes Research; Mitch Jones, Director of Business Development, Cetrom Information Technology; Raffi Jamgotchian, President, CTO, Triada Networks;along with Ziff Davis Enterprise editors.  eWEEK Labs editors will also provide workshops on mobile malware, managing mobile devices in a multi-platform environment and moving toward a corporate app store.

For marketers, Digital Universities offer an innovative way to expand and transform how they reach, engage and educate a professional IT audience in real-time, allowing them to participate in live webcasts, product demonstrations, video interviews, blogs and social networking without the hard costs of travel and physical training environment.

Current sponsors include CA, Thawte, McAfee and Boxtone.  Additional sponsorships are still available.  For more information contact Andrea.Mahoney@ziffdavisenterprise.com.

About Ziff Davis Enterprise, Inc.:

Ziff Davis Enterprise, Inc. is B2B technology's trusted information resource.  Millions of technology buyers rely on our brands - including eWEEK, Baseline, CIO Insight, Channel Insider, WebBuyersGuide.com, TechDirect, and the Developer Shed network - for relevant, objective content to identify the right solutions for their organizations.  Over 300 technology companies, from industry giants to emerging start-ups, rely on our contextual content, marketing, and audience development expertise to compress sales cycles and lower their go-to-market costs.  Ziff Davis Enterprise has proven marketing solutions for branding, engagement, and face-to-face events.  Products include print and online advertising, multi-media sponsorships, content syndication and lead generation, eSeminars, Digital Universities, face-to-face events, and custom media and marketing services.  Ziff Davis Enterprise has a global database of 5.5 million users representing an unparalleled community of business and technology professionals, developers, and the channel. http://www.ziffdavisenterprise.com.

SOURCE  Ziff Davis Enterprise

Ziff Davis Enterprise

CONTACT: Stephanie McCarthy, +1-978-647-6030, Stephanie.McCarthy@ziffdavisenterprise.com

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

Grid Dynamics' News Cloud Services Division Features Jumpstart OpenStack Offer for Enterprise-Level Installations

New Division Provides End-to-End Consultative Cloud Solutions - Jumpstart(TM) Gives Customers Chance to Test Drive the OpenStack Platform

FREMONT, Calif., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Grid Dynamics, the authority on cloud computing deployments and enterprise systems scalability, has created a Cloud Services division to provide an end-to-end cloud solution for enterprise-level customers. The company is also launching a limited-time offer to Jumpstart OpenStack installations.

Since its inception in 2006, Grid Dynamics had been using cloud computing to bring scalability and elasticity to the enterprise IT. The new Cloud Services division will aggregate all of the company's cloud expertise, intellectual property, and resources under one roof and focus exclusively on helping enterprise customers build and deploy large-scale cloud platforms.

"We have been working on cloud solutions before there was even a name for it," noted Stan Klimoff, Director of Cloud Services at Grid Dynamics. "As the cloud market grew and advanced, we developed a complete suite of consultative, engineering and integration services for the enterprise cloud adoption ranging from readiness assessments to production implementations. We predict that 2011 is the year when cloud computing becomes a core part of the enterprise IT strategy, particularly with respect to private clouds. We want to be ready to offer proven, complete, and cost-effective solutions when the market is ready for them."

Grid Dynamics has selected OpenStack, the leading massively scalable open source cloud operating system, as a preferred platform for the private cloud solutions. OpenStack Jumpstart(TM) service, available immediately to qualified customers, allows customers to quickly begin test-driving the OpenStack platform for non-production use. Recipients of the OpenStack Jumpstart(TM) will get a POC-level private IaaS cloud running over dedicated physical hardware able to provision, scale-out and tear down complete application deployment environments on-demand. Some of the most frequent uses of short-lived on-demand application environments are for software product development, quality assurance and customer demonstrations.

"We believe large enterprises will continue to own datacenters and computing infrastructure, turn them into private clouds and supplement with on-demand resources from the public cloud providers," said Victoria Livschitz, founder and CEO of Grid Dynamics. "Many of our customers are planning to bring applications running on public clouds back in-house. Today, the maturity of out-of-the-box private clouds is still lagging significantly behind public clouds, but it will not be this way forever. An open-source solution will be a preferred choice for many enterprises. We have been looking for the right technology to emerge in the private cloud space for a while, and we feel OpenStack has all the right ingredients. Today, we can ease the learning curve for the early adopters through services like OpenStack Jumpstart(TM) and then contribute the lessons learned back to OpenStack community. Then in the near future we will be using OpenStack to build mission-critical enterprise cloud platforms."

About Grid Dynamics

Grid Dynamics helps companies achieve better performance, higher availability, faster time-to-market and lower operational costs by scaling mission-critical systems. Using the latest advancements in grid and cloud computing technologies, the company helps customers turn monolithic applications into scalable services; and static, underutilized server clusters into virtualized compute clouds. For more information about Grid Dynamics Cloud Services and OpenStack Jumpstart(TM) service, visit cloud.griddynamics.com.

SOURCE  Grid Dynamics

Grid Dynamics

CONTACT: Steve Simon of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9347, ssimon@sspr.com, for Grid Dynamics

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

Boston Researchers Create 'SMArt' Platform Architecture, Launch $5,000 Health App Competition

Challenge Promotes Innovation in Health Information Technology

BOSTON, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Through a grant from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), researchers at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School have developed a first-of-its kind platform architecture to support a flexible health information technology (IT) environment and promote innovation. The SMArt (Substitutable Medical Applications, reusable technologies) platform and interface are being made publicly available today to kick off the start of a $5,000 competition challenging developers to create web applications that provide specific functionality for patients, physicians, or for public health.

First described in a March 2009 New England Journal of MedicinePerspectives article, the SMArt architecture is an "iPhone-like" health IT platform model that aims to transform the way health IT supports health care by facilitating the development of medical applications that are scalable and substitutable; that will drive competition, innovation, and increased efficiency in the functionality of technology for improved health care.   

ONC awarded $15 million to the project in April 2010 through the Strategic Health IT Advanced Research Projects (SHARP) program. The SMArt project will enable the equivalent of an iTunes App Store for health and support an ecosystem of applications ranging from medication managers for patients at home to e-prescribing applications and decision support for physicians in the office.

"The goal of this model is to enable a substantial shift towards technologies that are flexible and able to quickly adapt to meet the various needs of their users on a variety of devices," said Kenneth Mandl, M.D., MPH, of the Children's Hospital Informatics Program and Harvard Medical School, and co-lead on the SMArt project. "As developers begin to compete on quality, value and usability, we expect to see the introduction of an array of innovative functions and a drop in the cost of healthcare technology. Just as staple applications of the iPad, Android, and Blackberry platforms constantly evolve and compete to meet user demands, the SMArt platform will enable health IT to do the same."

In August, Mandl and Isaac Kohane, M.D., Ph.D., also of CHIP, Harvard Medical School and co-lead on the SMArt project, held a SMArt Developer Meeting which included more than 60 representatives from academia, government and business. Multiple prototypes of the SMArt platform were presented and feedback was collected from software developers and the health IT community. Following that meeting, the team built the SMArt platform architecture and interface that is being made publicly available today.

"There is an enormous talent pool available in our country's developers and entrepreneurs to help drive new web and mobile health IT solutions that support health care functions," said Kohane. "Through this competition we hope to excite this pool; to spark their imaginations and partner with them to move new ideas forward."

"Future developments in health IT should always be driven by empowering physicians and improving patient care," said Wil Yu, director of the SHARP program at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.

Developers interested in learning more about the SMArt project and/or participating in the SMArt health app challenge may visit http://www.smartplatforms.org/challenge for complete details and an environment for development. Entrants are eligible to receive an award - $5,000 and release in an "App Store" - for best application.   

A panel of industry leaders has been assembled to judge the challenge and will review submitted apps and announce winners in June 2011. Judges will include Susanna Fox, director of Health Research at the Pew Internet & American Life Project; Regina Herzlinger, the Nancy R. McPherson Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School; David Kibbe, senior advisor to the American Academy of Family Physicians and principal at The Kibbe Group LLC; Ben Shneiderman, professor of Computer Science at the Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park; Doug Solomon, chief technology officer at IDEO; Edward Tufte, professor emeritus of Political Science, Statistics, and Computer Science at Yale University; and Jim Walker, chief health information officer at Geisenger Health Systems.

Children's Hospital Boston is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, where its discoveries have benefited both children and adults since 1869. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 12 members of the Institute of Medicine and 13 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute comprise Children's research community. Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Children's Hospital Boston today is a 392-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care grounded in the values of excellence in patient care and sensitivity to the complex needs and diversity of children and families. Children's also is the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. For more information about the hospital and its research visit: http://www.childrenshospital.org/newsroom. 

Harvard Medical School has more than 7,500 full-time faculty working in 11 academic departments located at the School's Boston campus or in one of 47 hospital-based clinical departments at 17 Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals and research institutes. Those affiliates include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cambridge Health Alliance, Children's Hospital Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Forsyth Institute, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Hebrew SeniorLife, Joslin Diabetes Center, Judge Baker Children's Center, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, Mount Auburn Hospital, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and VA Boston Healthcare System.

    CONTACT:
    Keri Stedman                              David Cameron
    Children's Hospital Boston                Harvard Medical School
    617-919-3110                              617-432-0441
    keri.stedman@childrens.harvard.edu        David_Cameron@hms.harvard.edu

SOURCE  Children's Hospital Boston

Children's Hospital Boston

CONTACT: Keri Stedman, Children's Hospital Boston, +1-617-919-3110, keri.stedman@childrens.harvard.edu; David Cameron, Harvard Medical School, +1-617-432-0441, David_Cameron@hms.harvard.edu

Web Site: http://www.childrenshospital.org/

Ektron Provides PA-DSS Validation for eCommerce Module

Only Web Content Management System in Compliance with PCI SSC/PA-DSS Standard

NASHUA, N.H., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ektron, a provider of web content management, social software and marketing optimization solutions, today announced its Ektron Web Content Management platform PA-DSS validation, making Ektron's eCommerce and storefront module compliant with the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) program.

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"We are proud that we're the only content management solution provider to offer PCI compliance to our eCommerce customers and give them greater ability to protect their own customers' data," said Bill Rogers, Ektron founder and CEO. "Our eCommerce product is part of Ektron's ongoing efforts to develop a complete content management solution that helps customers grow their businesses profitably and securely."

PA-DSS represents a specific set of requirements that a system must meet if it is used to process credit card transactions. An independent assessor, approved by the PCI SSC, must audit each system and assign a "pass" or "fail" to the application. Those that pass are put on the official list of PA-DSS-compliant applications.

As a .NET application, Ektron eCommerce utilizes CMS400.NET's existing customization to enable integration into existing IT infrastructures. Through an open architecture and the Ektron.CMS.Commerce API, any commerce configuration is possible and gives customers the power to tie into back-end systems quickly and efficiently. Payment and shipping options are flexible with eCommerce, which integrates major purchase and shipping providers through Ektron's Provider Model, an abstraction layer to access data, making Ektron eCommerce fully extensible. PA-DSS validation for Ektron eCommerce assures merchants and their customers that their point-of-sale system encrypts and limits access to consumer credit card data.

Current Ektron eCommerce customers include the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), which provides a full-featured web storefront offering a wealth of material including books through educational and certification training tools; Fruits & Passion, providing bath and body gift-baskets, candles, creams and spa products on its website; the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women which provides clothing, official jewelry and other accessories through its site and the Australian Grand Prix, which offers event merchandise through its online store.

About Ektron

By integrating web content management (WCM), marketing optimization and social software, Ektron's software and solutions improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth and build customer loyalty. Ektron empowers marketers to create, publish and optimize web content that engages, converts and retains customers. Developers benefit from Ektron's extensibility and commitment to the Microsoft .NET framework. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, with offices in Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom, Ektron has more than 8,000 customers worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Diageo, Home Depot, International Chamber of Commerce,  Kodak, Microsoft, NASDAQ, National Health Services UK, Saint-Gobain, The Law Society and the University of Notre Dame. For more information, please visit http://www.ektron.com, http://www.ektron.co.uk or http://www.ektron.com.au.

SOURCE  Ektron

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Ektron

CONTACT: Nicole Rogers of Ektron, Inc., +1-603-589-5288, nicole.rogers@ektron.com, or Kyla Ruane of PAN Communications, +1-978-474-1900, ektron@pancomm.com

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

Cloud Pioneers Panda Security and ftopia Partner to Secure Online Collaboration Between Businesses

Companies integrate cloud-based anti-malware with cloud-based file collaboration

ORLANDO, Fla., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company and leading provider of cloud-based protection against malware and viruses, and ftopia, a global provider of cloud-based file-centric collaboration, today announced they have joined forces to make online file collaboration safer.

Through the partnership, Panda Security's cloud-based anti-malware technology is now used to scan files after they are uploaded to ftopia data rooms. Suspicious files are automatically quarantined and the account administrators are notified about potential security risks.

As a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider of online file sharing services, ftopia delivers an environment that is both secure and very simple to use for business professionals. With unparalleled protection and preservation of all data room contents as a top priority, ftopia employs the most powerful combination of security measures on the Web. SSL encryption, SAS 70 Type II-certified infrastructure, file timestamping, and digital signing ensure the utmost safety and integrity of data while it resides in the cloud and transmits across the Internet between collaborators.

"Online file collaboration services have transformed the way organizations operate. They have also increased the speed and the volume of exchanged data," said Philippe Honigman, founder and CEO of ftopia. "Our partnership with Panda Security will enable companies to reap the benefits of cross-organization collaboration while providing an additional layer of malware protection."

Panda Security pioneered cloud-based security with its real-time Collective Intelligence technology that collects threat intelligence from millions of computer users to deliver automated, instantaneous protection against known and unknown malware, and which has database servers hosted in the cloud. These servers receive and store information from the user community regarding virus detections and new threats. All Panda's security products benefit from Collective Intelligence's knowledge, resulting in much greater threat detection and efficiency rates than the market average and an overall higher level of security than provided by traditional technologies.

"As more files are stored and shared in the cloud, Internet security must adapt," said Josu Franco, director of corporate development, Panda Security. "We are excited to join our expertise with ftopia so that cloud-based protection goes hand-in-hand with cloud-based storage."

Panda Security's anti-malware protection is available immediately to ftopia account holders. For more information, contact ftopia at http://www.ftopia.com/about-us/contact-us/.

About Panda Security

Founded in 1990, Panda Security is the world's leading provider of cloud-based security solutions, with products available in more than 23 languages and millions of users located in 195 countries around the World. Panda Security was the first IT security company to harness the power of cloud computing with its Collective Intelligence technology. This innovative security model can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, guaranteeing corporate customers and home users the most effective protection against Internet threats with minimum impact on system performance. Panda Security has 61 offices throughout the globe with US headquarters in Florida and European headquarters in Spain. Panda Security collaborates with Special Olympics, WWF and Invest for Children as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy.

For more information, visit http://www.pandasecurity.com. Follow Panda on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Panda_Security and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PandaUSA.

About ftopia

ftopia is a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider based in Paris, France. Incorporated in 2009, ftopia harnesses cloud computing to deliver innovative, scalable, secure, and cost-efficient online file-sharing solutions to professionals and businesses. ftopia's goal is to enable professional users to share information easily, securely, and instantly with their teammates, customers, and partners - no matter where they are or what network endpoint they use. ftopia is a privately-held company with offices in Paris, Santa Clara (CA), Dublin, and Stuttgart.

Visit http://www.ftopia.com and start sharing now.

SOURCE  Panda Security

Panda Security

CONTACT: Amy Ziari of Bateman Group, +1-415-503-1818, panda@bateman-group.com, for Panda Security

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

Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock Delivers Fans Nine Rocking New Tracks for the Guitar Hero® Music Library Today

Modern Rock Mega Pack Includes Shredtastic Hits from Muse, Queens Of The Stone Age, Snow Patrol, Bad Religion, Puddle Of Mudd and More

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- March madness will be rocking fans and living rooms early this year with the announcement of an all-new nine song mega pack for Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock and the Guitar Hero® music library.  Available now and featuring tracks such as "Supermassive Black Hole" from GRAMMY Award winners Muse, "Sorrow" from punk rock legend Bad Religion and "Headstrong" from Trapt's platinum-selling, self-titled debut album, the Modern Hits Mega Pack will have Guitar Hero fans around the globe shredding, drumming and wailing long after the shot clock runs out.

The Modern Rock Mega Pack, available beginning today, features the following songs:

    --  "Sorrow" by Bad Religion
    --  "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades" by Brand New
    --  "She's A Genius" by Jet
    --  "Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse
    --  "Psycho" by Puddle Of Mudd
    --  "Little Sister" by Queens Of The Stone Age
    --  "Always" by Saliva
    --  "Hands Open" by Snow Patrol
    --  "Headstrong" by Trapt

The Modern Rock Mega Pack is available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1320 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation®Store for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for $16.49 and for Wii(TM) for 1650 Wii Points(TM).  All songs in the Modern Rock Mega Pack are also available as downloadable singles for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points, PlayStation 3 system for $1.99 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each.  In addition to the in-game music store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 owners can expand their Guitar Hero music library using the Guitar Hero VIP Pass Music Store, available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network.

For more information about Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and the entire line-up of downloadable songs and disc imports, please visit http://www.guitarhero.com, http://www.facebook.com/guitarhero and http://www.twitter.com/guitarhero.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

Guitar Hero and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All rights reserved.

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Aaron Grant, Senior Manager, Public Relations of Activision, +1-310-255-2535, agrant@activision.com

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

MAKE Technologies(R) Inc. and RFD announce joint partnership

Collaborative Relationship Expands Legacy Application Modernization
Footprint

VANCOUVER, March 8 /PRNewswire/ - Make Technologies Inc., leader in legacy
modernization enterprise solutions, is pleased to announce a newly
formed alliance with US-based company, RFD & Associates Inc., whose
core competencies are firmly rooted in custom application and systems
development.

RFD is an Austin, Texas-based leader in custom software engineering,
systems integration, data management, legacy application modernization,
software requirements, testing and training.

As a Make Technologies Select Partner, RFD will implement Make
Technologies' patented technology platform, Transformational Legacy
Modernization (TLM(®)) along with best-of-breed sales and consulting and support.  RFD's
specialized experience, coupled with their ability to deliver the Make
Technologies(®) Enterprise Suite is a great opportunity to deliver a uniquely
co-branded modernization solution for clients.

"RFD has and continues to accumulate a deep understanding in a long list
of languages, applications, database platforms and other tools.  We
understand the legacy platforms and modern architectures," said Anne
Davison, President, RFD. "Make Technologies' solid suite of methods and
solutions, along with RFD's expert team, is a winning combination."

RFD continues to innovate in the areas where there is an increasing need
for system replacement in the industries of child support,
transportation, public safety, and health/human services. RFD's
strength in project management, collaborative partner relationships and
open communications has been pre-qualified for four Texas State
Agencies Deliverables-Based Information Technology Services categories:

        --  Application Development
        --  Technology Migration/Upgrade and Transformation
        --  Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
        --  Application Maintenance & Support

"With this partnership, Make Technologies continues its commitment to
the development of innovative solutions, allowing businesses to meet
the challenges of legacy modernization," said Bill Bergen, CEO, Make
Technologies Inc. "RFD's partnership with Make Technologies is going to
enable clients to focus on their core business rather than managing
code.  By leveraging RFD's consulting expertise and Make Technologies'
solutions and industry best practices, we can provide our clients with
innovative implementations and unique business value."

About Make Technologies

Make Technologies is a leading global provider of transformational
legacy modernization software and services. Founded in 1999, Vancouver,
B.C. Make Technologies has guided organizations with proven methodology
and tools to help their customers innovate and create agile solutions
to support their customers' demand for results, and ultimately reduce
costs and increase productivity. Make Technologies is a trusted brand
in enterprise legacy modernization with global service providers.
Clients include State of Minnesota, SaskTel(©), P2Energy(©) and several Fortune 100 companies. For more information please visit http://www.maketechnologies.com.

About RFD

Established in 1986, RFD & Associates, Inc. has excelled as a leader in
software and systems development, sales and solutions to our valued
clients. Our focus is providing public and private sector clients with
technology solutions utilizing industry leading software
solutions/architectures combined with best practice development
methodologies. RFD's outstanding reputation for success and integrity
spans nearly 25 years of serving State of Texas and national clients
and continues to yield both repeat business and new business from
customer referrals.  For more information please visit http://www.rfdinc.com.

Make Technologies and TLM(®) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Make Technologies in the
United States and/or other countries. All other names mentioned herein
may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  MAKE Technologies, Inc.

MAKE Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: <p><b>For press inquiries please contact Christine Tang;</b><a href="mailto:ctang@maketechnologies.com">ctang@maketechnologies.com</a></p>

In Stock Now at Heilind Electronics, 3M(TM) Twin Axial Cable and 3M(TM) High Routability Internal Mini Serial Attached SCI (miniSAS) Cable Assemblies

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Heilind Electronics and 3M announce the strategic stocking of 3M's High Routability MiniSAS Cable Assemblies and Twin Axial Ribbon Cable - the industry's first flat, foldable and longitudinally shielded high performance twin axial ribbon cable.  "Heilind is very pleased to have been chosen by 3M as a primary stocking distributor for its Twin Axial Ribbon Cable Solutions," said Heilind Vice President Alan Clapp.  "3M has a well-earned reputation for innovation and quality that this new family of products only enhances.  We are proud of our long association with 3M and look forward to introducing customers to this revolutionary cable."

3M's Twin Axial Cable SL8800 Series is the only cable solution currently available for high data-rate applications that can make sharp turns and fold with little to no impact on electrical performance. The cable outperforms typical cable constructions in bend radius, signal integrity and overall routability. These unique characteristics allow the cable to fit through narrow openings and free up valuable space in tightly packed systems.

The flat, foldable and pliable design of the 3M miniSAS Cable Assemblies 8F36 Series utilizes 3M's ultra-low-profile, high-speed, high-signal density Twin Axial Ribbon Cable SL8800 Series, making this new assembly from 3M less than half the thickness of conventional miniSAS. Due to the attributes of the SL8800 Series cable, the 8F36 Series cable assembly is ideal for space-constrained electronic systems and can easily route along the sides of cabinets and through narrow openings between fans or heat sinks.

The first products in the SL8800 cable series are well suited for internal miniSAS and PCI Express cable assemblies. 3M will continue to expand the SL family of high-performance cable solutions with additional internal cable offerings and a number of new products to support various external high-speed serial protocols (e.g. SAS2.1, SFP/SFP+, QSFP, etc.).

"The family of 3M Twin Axial Ribbon Cable Solutions is the future of high-performance cables and assemblies," said David Schneider, business manager of 3M's Electronic Solutions Division, Interconnect Products. "The availability of the 3M High Routability Twin Axial Ribbon Cable and Internal miniSAS Cable Assemblies 8F36 Series are one of many 3M products we anticipate will help revolutionize the industry and lead to substantial innovations in system designs, such as server and storage systems."

Heilind Electronics' extensive inventory of 3M products supports a wide range of electronics markets including medical, automotive, non-automotive transportation, manufacturing, industrial controls and data communications.  Heilind is the first distributor in North America with 3M Twin Axial Ribbon Cable inventory in stock, ready to serve.  In addition to the world's largest interconnect inventory, Heilind offers a powerful and flexible portfolio of supply chain and logistics management tools & services, while delivering unsurpassed customer service.  For more information on 3M Twin Axial Cable Solutions, visit http://www.heilind.com/products/3m/3M_Twin_Axial_Cable.asp.

About Heilind Electronics

Founded in 1974, Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories and insulation & identification products.  Heilind has 25 North American sales offices, two automated distribution centers and a highly versatile value-added center.  Follow Heilind on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Heilind.

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    Doug Fancy
    714-220-6530

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Heilind Electronics

CONTACT: Doug Fancy, +1-714-220-6530

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

Extreme Networks Enables Network Automation and Resiliency for India's IDFC

Infrastructure finance company accelerates efficiency through automation with new network featuring ExtremeXOS

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced that Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC) of India has successfully deployed its integrated network, identity management and automation solutions to address a complete range of business connectivity needs for its corporate headquarters, multiple branch offices, and disaster recovery sites.

Mumbai-based IDFC, a specialist infrastructure finance company, required a high-performance network that would optimize its bandwidth and delivery of converged services to each of its facilities. The network needed to incorporate functionality for task automation and the boosted capacity to serve the expanding needs of its 700 employees.

Extreme Networks was chosen because of its track record in meeting critical enterprise requirements of both LANs and data centers. IDFC realized immediate benefits in upgrading its network with Extreme Networks, including operational efficiency through network automation, delivered with the ExtremeXOS® operating system.

"Having an automated network cuts down on the time to service employees, furthermore, because 24/7 availability is imperative to IDFC's business processes, we have greatly benefitted from Extreme Networks Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (EAPS)," said Gali Kishorebabu, senior vice president of IT for IDFC. "EAPS is a leading resiliency protocol that provides fault tolerance, enabling sub-50-millisecond recovery of the network should a line or network switch go down, giving us total confidence in our applications and services."

The ExtremeXOS identity management and network automation framework provides network intelligence that can automate everyday tasks through the discovery and provisioning of services to users and network-connected devices. These include its fleet of IP phones. The network also maintains carrier-class resiliency across its disparate locations to enable seamless convergence.

Extreme Networks Universal Port framework enables each network switch to take actions based on events. For example, after office hours, all IP phones can be automatically powered off to boost energy savings, while devices can be authenticated or de-authenticated immediately. 

Simplified Networking: Edge to Data Center

IDFC established a reliable network with Extreme Networks solution that meets the company's ongoing security requirements, protecting clients' confidential information. The high-performance network ensures servers and applications can be made available to global clients around the clock, even during peak hours. All office locations feature a consistent architecture, from branch office locations, to its data center and disaster recovery site, all with a network that is future-proofed for growth and change.

Extreme Networks provided IDFC with redundant BlackDiamond®8800 series switches in the core and for its disaster recovery sites, enabling the consolidation of equipment that resulted in cost savings.  Six regional hubs are populated with redundant Summit® X450 fixed switches that are connected to its data center and disaster recovery site.  13 branch offices are linked using Summit X250 switches to serve user and device connections from its wiring closets.

About Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks delivers networks for the mobile world. The company's open network solutions enable a quality user experience, providing a platform for improved business agility. From the converged mobile edge of enterprises to virtualized clouds, and from data centers to global carrier networks that backhaul mobile traffic, Extreme Networks' extensible services architecture sets a foundation for mobility, user awareness and faster performance to empower people and machines to connect and move seamlessly. Extreme Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com

Extreme Networks, the Extreme Networks logo, BlackDiamond, ExtremeXOS and Summit are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in Europe, the United States and other countries. All other names and marks are the property of their respective owners.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements about the features and benefits of Extreme Networks Products, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including network design and actual results of use of the product in different environments. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information in this release. Other important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov

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Extreme Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Cross, Extreme Networks Public Relations, +1-408-579-3483, gcross@extremenetworks.com

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

Rhinestoneshop.com Announces New March Discounts for Rhinestones

PHOENIX, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhinestoneshop.com, a leading online retailer of rhinestones and rhinestone accessories, is very excited to announce its discount coupon code for March 2011.  During the month of March customers who order $50 or more of rhinestones or rhinestone accessories can receive $5 off their order by entering coupon code "March11".  There is a limit of two coupon uses per customer. 

Additionally, there are some exciting developments with Swarovski, as the company has released its first iPhone and iPad App.  The new App lets users browse Swarovski's latest design projects, providing the user with images, a description and detailed PDF instructions on how to create the project. Users can also share ideas/designs with their friends and store their favorite instructions for rhinestone jewelry in their personal iBooks collections. 

The free App is available for download at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cys-create-your-style/id418534606?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4.

Rhinestoneshop.com has also been busy, adding new items to its inventory of beautiful Swarovski stones. Some of their exciting new items include two-hole flatback sew-on rhinestones in the teardrop and marquis shape, and hot fix rhinestones - flatback Swarovski crystals with the perfect amount of adhesive already on the back of each stone.

"You can quickly and easily put hot fix rhinestones on most surfaces, and they alleviate the mess and added step of applying your own glue," said a representative of Rhinestoneshop.com. "You can add a little glitz here and there to an old t-shirt, hat, shoes, socks, leggings or jeans, and the best part is that you can still wash your beautiful creations in the washing machine, and the hot fix Swarovski crystals won't budge!"

For rhinestone lovers that want even more sparkle and shine in their lives, Rhinestoneshop.com also now carries rhinestone kits for creating custom bling cell phone covers - a fun and cost-effective way to create a one-of-a-kind cell phone cover design.

Find additional monthly coupons or check out cell phone bling created by other Rhinestoneshop.com customers by becoming a fan of Rhinestoneshop on Facebook.

For more information, visit http://www.rhinestoneshop.com. To read more on this topic, visit: https://www.rhinestoneshop.com/catalog/article_info.php?articles_id=8.

About Rhinestoneshop.com:

Rhinestoneshop.com is the one-stop shop for genuine Swarovski Rhinestones and accessories. After almost 40 years in the business, they are able to answer nearly any question regarding rhinestones. With more than 150 colors in stock at Rhinestoneshop.com, the only thing holding customers back is their imagination.

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Rhinestoneshop.com

CONTACT: Rhinestoneshop.com, +1-602-795-7855, steve@rhinestoneshop.com

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

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® Launches New Franchise Website

Fast-Growing Carpet Cleaning Company Outgrows Previous Site

LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- In less than five years, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® has become one of the nation's fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchises, leading company principals to make the decision to design a new franchise website.

"This new site contains more information and is much easier to navigate," said Jonathan Barnett, Oxi Fresh founder and CEO. "Located at oxifreshfranchise.com, would-be franchisees can view video and access an online learning center and downloadable kits about the company. This website is dedicated solely to franchisee prospects and is separate from the consumer website. When we were a smaller company, we were able to have all company information available through one website. However, now we've outgrown our old cyber digs."

In 2011, Oxi Fresh ranked Number 126 in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 as well as ranked Number three in its "Top New Franchises." It also was featured as one of "20 to Watch" in 2011 by Franchise Times.

In addition to its separate franchise website, another feature that makes Oxi Fresh unique among franchises is its national call center, where appointments are scheduled for each franchise. Instead of spending time answering the phone or hiring an expensive receptionist, each franchisee can then focus on growing their franchise business.

Oxi Fresh recently earned a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Design for the Environment certification. This is because the Oxi Fresh cleaning system:

    --  Is green, non-toxic and safe for kids and pets.
    --  Employs water conservation: Uses five percent of the water a steam
        cleaner uses, therefore carpet dries in around one hour and prevents
        molds and mildews from growing.
    --  Uses energy efficiency: No running vehicles, which cause pollution.
    --  Practices recycling: The business uses recyclable bottles and packaging,
        and all franchise owners are required to recycle their products after
        use.

For additional information, visit http://www.OxiFresh.com or http://www.oxifreshfranchise.com.

Full press release available here: http://www.oxifresh.com/news/oxi-fresh-carpet-cleaning-launches-new-franchise-website.

ABOUT OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING®

Using innovative products and technology, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®, one of the nation's fastest-growing carpet cleaning services, offers oxygen powered cleaning that cleans all the way down to the bottom of the carpet pile, transforming carpet right before customers' eyes.  Starting with just one Denver carpet cleaning franchise in 2006, Oxi Fresh now has more than 219 units in 45 states.

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Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

CONTACT: Sheryl Bass of Fishman PR, +1-847-945-1300 x 236, sbass@fishmanpr.com, for Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

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

Interpret Launches InTime, a Revolutionary Solution for Measuring Advertising Effectiveness

More accurate measure of ad exposure impact without the need for disruptive web-intercept pop-ups

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpret, a leading entertainment, media and technology market research firm, announces InTime, a superior approach to digital advertising effectiveness research. With InTime, Interpret combines innovative ad tagging technology with best-in-class consumer panels. Working with agency partner Universal McCann, Interpret has tested the effectiveness of a campaign for a Fortune 100 client, and is now providing the service to its clients worldwide.   

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Developed to provide more accurate measurement of the effectiveness of online advertising, Interpret utilizes proprietary ad tagging technology to track ad exposure among large representative consumer panels worldwide.  Interpret is able to match each panelist to specific exposure, and through surveys, understand the unique impact of each ad unit/campaign on brand awareness, interest and sentiment.   As Interpret's approach does not rely on intrusive web-intercepts or "pop-ups" that interrupt the browsing experience, surveys can be longer, more customizable, and provide more useful analyses.  Moreover, as InTime is rooted in panels-based methodology, the service can inform cross-media analysis of multimedia campaigns.

"This methodology alleviates the many constraints of traditional web intercept research which, although used for more than a decade, is highly criticized by both media buyers and sellers," said Dino Mytides, Vice President at Interpret. "Our clients have become exceedingly frustrated by low response rates, unreliable data and the intrusive user experience, so we are very excited to be pioneering this approach."

"With Interpret's research, we are able to provide our client with results tied to their key segment," said Maggie Fosdick, Vice President and Director of Research for Universal McCann. "Due to the complexity of our needs, this would have never been possible with intercept research."

Added Michael Dowling, CEO Interpret, "Fast-evolving and converging consumer platforms are not always best-served by incumbent solutions; with InTime, Interpret is taking another step to deliver an innovative solution that addresses next-generation challenges."

Click here for more information about Interpret's advertising effectiveness offerings.

About Interpret LLC

Interpret is the leading cross-media market research firm. The company applies proprietary, cutting-edge methodologies and extensive category knowledge to help clients plan, test, and measure business strategies in the fast-evolving media landscape. Interpret's unique combination of measurement products and custom market research services provides a common language across media for the key stakeholders of the digital age.   www.interpretllc.com.

New Media Measure(TM) is Interpret LLC's proprietary, quarterly survey of media behaviors, attitudes and product consumption. Designed to keep pace with the evolving media landscape, New Media Measure(TM) supplies the means to better measure and keep track of fast-changing consumer behaviors. New Media Measure(TM) surveys 9,000 consumers aged 12-65, representative of the U.S. population and weighted to U.S. Census. Data collected includes: demographics, psychographics, brand consumption, traditional media consumption, online and social networking, mobile phone, video gaming, and digital entertainment. Data is available via Interface, a web-accessible, interactive analysis tool, through Intrend, quarterly trend reports, and through Interpretations, monthly whitepapers written by Interpret analysts.

About Universal McCann

UM (http://www.umww.com) is a global marketing communications agency that represents the world's leading marketers and strategic thinkers for many highly regarded clients including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Sony, MasterCard, Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal, and Chrysler. As part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, UM has 151 offices in 130 countries and employs 3,600 creative thinkers and doers. With the mantra, "Yes &," UM offers a full spectrum of media services and is able to tap into a number of exclusive partner agencies so they deliver the most surprising results to clients. They were awarded "Media Agency of the Year" by Adweek/Mediaweek and named to the 2009 "A-list" by Advertising Age.

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Interpret

CONTACT: Michael Dowling, +1-310-255-0590 x301, michael.dowling@interpretllc.com, or Dino Mytides, +1-212-929-3300, dino.mytides@interpretllc.com or sales@interpretllc.com, both of Interpret LLC

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

Metropolitan Housing Partnership and NetDimensions Collaborate to Stop Human Trafficking with EKP

LONDON, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- NetDimensions (London Stock Exchange AIM: NETD), a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, announced today that the company's award-winning Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) has been deployed to support a joint e-learning initiative between Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP) and STOP THE TRAFFIK to educate and raise awareness of human trafficking among authorities, communities, and the general public.

"Fulfilling the promise of delivering learning via the Internet is really about self-empowerment to better the lives of human beings worldwide," commented Jay Shaw, NetDimensions' Managing Director and CEO. "We are honored that EKP, our flagship Learning Management System, is playing a crucial role in this effort by Metropolitan Housing Partnership and STOP THE TRAFFIK to deliver knowledge that enables communities to step up, act, and free lives."

Combating Human Trafficking

It is estimated that 2.4 million men, women, and children are trafficked across borders and within their own country every year. STOP THE TRAFFIK is a global movement of individuals, communities, and organisations fighting to prevent the sale of people, protect the trafficked, and prosecute the traffickers. STOP THE TRAFFIK is set to achieve these goals by raising awareness about human trafficking and advocating with communities to create safe environments. Ruth Dearnley, CEO of STOP THE TRAFFIK, says "Human trafficking starts in communities and can be stopped by communities. People need to know what trafficking is, how it affects them and what they can do about it. This e-learning tool does just that, and is essential for everyone who plays an active role in society." 

A joint e-learning initiative to educate and raise awareness

MHP has been working in partnership with STOP THE TRAFFIK to develop a series of human trafficking awareness e-learning modules aimed at different audiences including their own employees as well as other relevant organisations and the general public. These e-learning modules explain what human trafficking is, the signs of trafficking people should look out for, and what people can do if they suspect trafficking is happening in their community. The two initial modules available today are one aimed at raising general awareness and one designed for teachers to help them identify signs of trafficking in schools.

Barbara Roche, Chair of Metropolitan Housing Partnership, comments: "Trafficking ruins lives. We know, for example that there are many instances that involve the exploitation of children.  If you know what trafficking is, what it looks like, and who to tell, you could play a key part in securing someone's freedom."

Barbara continued: "We will be providing this online training to our staff, and are looking at ways to make it available to our residents too. We at MHP are proud to be working with STOP THE TRAFFIK to raise awareness and improve the lives of the victims of human trafficking."

NetDimensions EKP joins the fight against human trafficking

To develop this e-learning initiative, STOP THE TRAFFIK's subject matter experts provide their knowledge, expertise and resources on human trafficking, whilst MHP provides the Learning & Development skills to develop engaging e-learning modules. NetDimensions supplies MHP with the Learning Management System to host the SCORM-compliant e-learning courses and deliver them to employees, members of other relevant organizations, and people who want to learn more about human trafficking.

Matt Hart, Learning & Organizational Development Resource Officer of Metropolitan Housing Partnership, adds: "We already use EKP to manage our online learning resources at MHP and we are extremely satisfied, so when we started looking at a solution to host the STOP THE TRAFFIK e-learning modules, EKP was the obvious choice. EKP allows the people who are using the module to access it quickly from anywhere in the world and we can easily report on that usage using the robust tracking system. One of the big advantages of EKP is how easy it is to manage this process and administrate the system."

The e-learning courses are available at http://www.traffickingaware.org

About Metropolitan Housing Partnership

Metropolitan Housing Partnership is a unique network of locally focused member organisations working together to provide housing, community, regeneration, care and support services. Organisations in the Partnership are: Metropolitan Housing Trust London, Spirita, Granta Housing Society, Metropolitan Support Trust, Metropolitan Home Ownership, and Clapham Park Homes. For more information visit http://www.mhp-online.co.uk.

About NetDimensions

Established in 1999, NetDimensions (London Stock Exchange, AIM: NETD) is a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems. The company's key products include the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP), mobile EKP (mEKP), the Enterprise Assessment Platform (EAP) and the Enterprise Talent Platform (ETP).

NetDimensions products and services help companies deliver and manage corporate training, career development, assessment and certification programs, and help clients around the world address growing regulatory compliance needs.

Recognized as one of the top-rated learning technology suppliers in overall customer satisfaction, NetDimensions has been chosen by multinational organizations worldwide including ING, Cathay Pacific, Chicago Police Department, Delphi Automotive, and Travelex.

NetDimensions is ISO 9001 certified and NetDimensions hosted services are ISO 27001 certified.

Enterprise Knowledge Platform and EKP are trademarks of NetDimensions Ltd. For more information, visit http://www.netdimensions.com

Enquiries

    NetDimensions
    Robert Torio
    +852-2122-4500
    info@netdimensions.com

SOURCE  NetDimensions

NetDimensions

CONTACT: At NetDimensions, Robert Torio, +852-2122-4500, info@netdimensions.com

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