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Sony Packs Performance in the New Thin and Light VAIO S Series Laptop

SAN DIEGO, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics today announced the VAIO® S Series laptop featuring the powerful performance of a larger full-sized PC packed into a thin one-inch profile design and 13.3-inch screen form factor. Incorporating all the mobility of VAIO laptops, this new line delivers ultimate portability and performance with the second generation Intel® Core(TM) i5 and Core i7 processor coupled with Hybrid Graphics as well as dual channel solid state drive options (select models). 

Select S Series models sport a premium and elegant design in black or white with magnesium and aluminum materials, and all of them incorporate a built-in lithium polymer battery that when coupled with the all new and advanced large-capacity optional sheet battery, you can stay mobile and unplugged for up to 15 hours. Intelligent charging enables you to charge the optional sheet battery separately and attach it to the system without shutting down for maximum flexibility. 

"We continue to raise the bar when it comes to the mobile computing experience," said Mike Lucas, senior vice president of Networked and Technologies and Services Division at Sony Electronics. "The VAIO S Series laptop makes no compromises by offering the ultimate, full-featured ultra-mobile PC." 

Ultra Mobility and Performance

Performance is top priority with the second generation Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors that deliver even more performance automatically when you need it with a better visual PC experience built-in. With Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the processors increase speed automatically delivering the performance needed for multitasking.   

AMD Radeon(TM) HD 6630 1GB Hybrid Graphics card (select models) gives a performance boost to your day-to-day processor functions for a faster, more optimized overall computing experience while lowering power consumption.

For maximum performance and mobility, select models features dual channel solid state drive with RAID 0 technology.

The S Series laptop comes with one-touch VAIO, ASSIST and WEB buttons, for launching Media Gallery(TM) software, VAIO Care(TM) software and access to the web without full boot-up into Windows, all with a touch of a button. 

All models incorporate backlit keyboards, illuminating the lettering for typing in low light situations. The built-in web camera powered by an "Exmor" sensor also allows for great low-light performance. And with the built-in microphone you can video message with family, friends and coworkers. Face tracking technology allows the camera to automatically adjust focus and follow you as you move around while video chatting.   

Packed withMultimedia

Sony knows entertainment is always at the forefront and the VAIO S Series delivers. Whether you're watching a stunning Blu-ray Disc(TM) movie (select models) or enjoying video captured from your compatible camcorder. The versatile Blu-ray Disc drive on the VAIO S Series laptop (select models) combines the power of HD video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities.  Providing the best picture and the best sound with stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc technology is the ultimate way to enjoy your entertainment.

With Intel® Wireless Display 2.0, you can sit back and experience your favorite videos, photos and music on your TV. Stop crowding around a laptop screen and view and share content from your hard drive, home network or the internet wirelessly on your HDTV utilizing the adapter (sold separately).

Pricing and Availability

The VAIO S Series laptops are available for pre-sale today at http://www.sonystyle.com/sseries starting for around $970, and the optional sheet battery for around $150. Video footage of the new S Series laptop will be available at http://blog.discover.sonystyle.com/vaios.

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SonicWALL Releases Continuous Data Backup 6.0 Firmware and New High Capacity Appliance Product Line for Backup and Disaster Recovery

CDP 6.0 Introduces New, Sophisticated Management Interface - Offers Features to Preserve, Replicate, Archive, Govern and Restore Data from File, Device and Location-Based Disasters

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SonicWALL, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent network security and data protection solutions, today launched its next generation of Continuous Data Protection (CDP) solutions. Built from the ground up with an entirely new architecture, SonicWALL CDP 6.0 automatically preserves and protects business-relevant data assets against loss from file, device, and location based disasters. With support for Windows®, Linux® and Mac OS®, CDP provides granular, globally enforced policy controls over the entire backup operation. CDP 6.0 supports Microsoft applications including SQL, Exchange and SharePoint servers, Active Directory and Small Business Servers. Its unmatched flexibility enables IT administrators to dictate what information to backup, what to exclude and how the information should be maintained to adhere to recovery and compliance requirements.

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"SonicWALL truly understands the importance of data backup and security. CDP 6.0 provides us with the highly sophisticated backup and disaster recovery techniques we need to optimize data storage, backup and bandwidth utilization," said Kimberly Yatchak, systems administrator at Kent Beverage Company. "SonicWALL CDP gives us confidence that our data is secure without having to baby our backups; that's priceless."

"With the introduction of CDP 6.0 and its integration into the SonicWALL Global Management System (GMS) platform, we can now achieve remote access, distributed backup, centralized reporting as well as monitoring without the need for site-to-site VPN links," said Christopher Brisley, managing director at Xperta. "As a managed services provider, Xperta will benefit greatly from this product combination. Not only is it unique in the marketplace, but it significantly improves our operations and streamlines our management processes. In fact, for production of management reports produced under CDP 6.0, we anticipate a reduction of man-hours by 80-90%."

CDP 6.0 Features

The new CDP revolutionizes the backup and recovery process for IT organizations. A sophisticated new fileset backup methodology combined with agent-based data de-duplication moves and stores only unique data blocks. This speeds the backup process and optimizes bandwidth usage while maintaining total information continuity and the ability to flexibly restore multiple revisions.

    --  Streamlined recovery phase, with multiple disaster recovery options that
        provide complete data recovery even if the primary data site is
        compromised, dramatically lowering administrative overhead and
        increasing workforce productivity. Recovery options include offsite data
        backup service, site-to-site data backup and local archiving to a local
        NTFS formatted USB 2.0 drive that can be physically transported offsite.
    --  IT backup intelligence and comprehensive protection in a unified
        platform. Granular backup policy and control helps IT efficiently
        capture, filter and preserve valuable data while eliminating irrelevant
        and aged data from the backup set. This reduces data volume and provides
        both continuous protection and point-in-time, snapshot backups.
    --  Centralized user policy and control services enable IT to perform
        Windows based silent agent installation to one or more remote computer
        users in an active directory network and pre-configure all agents to be
        connected to any available CDP device broadcasting on the same domain.
    --  Unprecedented scalability through enterprise agent software allows
        growing enterprises to promptly add client connections and expand
        platform and application coverage. CDP 6.0 scales to support the most
        popular business and client applications, and protects any computing
        system, ranging from single workstations to large multi-platform server
        farms, including the latest Windows, Mac OS and Linux operating systems.

In addition to these features, the new CDP 6.0 solution has been designed to help IT meet compliance and legal requirements, ensuring that mission-critical intellectual property and compliance data in e-mail and on the network is automatically protected against file, device and location based disasters that can cause severe data loss.

"Risk management and compliance mandates are issues forcing IT to rethink data protection, data availability, data preservation, and disaster recovery readiness and responsiveness," said Ken Dang, product manager, CDP at SonicWALL. "SonicWALL CDP 6.0 governs information growth effectively in real time. It scales up to midsize and larger organizations, providing options to preserve, replicate, archive, govern and restore greater amounts of data, across Windows, Mac OS and Linux platforms, and at a lower price than its predecessor devices."

Expanded GMS Support for CDP: Reporting and Monitoring

To further strengthen its offerings, SonicWALL also officially launched the latest version of its award-winning SonicWALL Global Management System (GMS).

GMS 6.0 Service Pack 2 introduces centralized reporting and monitoring for CDP appliances running firmware 6.0. It provides organizations, distributed enterprises and service providers with a flexible, powerful and intuitive solution to centrally manage and rapidly deploy not just SonicWALL CDP appliances but also SonicWALL firewall, anti-spam and secure remote access solutions. Flexibly deployed as software, hardware -- in the form of the Universal Management Appliance (UMA) -- or as a virtual appliance, SonicWALL GMS provides centralized real-time monitoring, and comprehensive policy and compliance reporting to drive down the cost of owning and managing SonicWALL appliances.

Availability

SonicWALL CDP 6.0 and SonicWALL GMS products are available immediately.

For more information about CDP 6.0, click here. For more news on dynamic security and next-generation networks, follow SonicWALL on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

About SonicWALL, Inc.

Guided by its vision of Dynamic Security for the Global Network, SonicWALL develops advanced intelligent network security and data protection solutions that adapt as organizations evolve and as threats evolve. Trusted by small and large enterprises worldwide, SonicWALL solutions are designed to detect and control applications and protect networks from intrusions and malware attacks through award-winning hardware, software and virtual appliance-based solutions. For more information, visit http://www.sonicwall.com/.

Copyright © 2011 SonicWALL, Inc. All rights reserved. SONICWALL® is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. and all other SonicWALL product and service names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's First Full-Bridge PWM Controllers with Integrated MOSFET Gate Drivers

Primary Side Controllers Drive Higher Power Modules Into Smaller Form Factors

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- APPLIED POWER ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE -- National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM) today introduced the industry's first full-bridge pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers to integrate all four primary-side bridge MOSFET gate drivers.  The LM5045 and LM5046 are well-suited for delivering higher efficiency and higher power density in quarter-brick and eighth-brick power modules used in a variety of high input voltage communications infrastructure applications. 

National is showcasing the LM5045 and LM5046 in booth #202 at the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Expo (APEC) in Fort Worth, Texas, March 6-10.  APEC is one of the industry's leading conferences for practicing power electronics professionals.

Members of National's PowerWise® energy-efficient product family, the LM5045 and LM5046 PWM controllers ease the design of full-bridge topology-based power converters into small form factor power supplies by reducing the number of external power components needed with existing full-bridge solutions.  Watch a phase-shifted full-bridge demonstration featuring the LM5046 at http://bit.ly/LM5045video.

Technical Features of National's New Full-bridge PWM Controllers

The LM5045 PWM controller contains all of the features necessary to implement a conventional full-bridge topology power converter using either current mode or voltage mode control.  For applications requiring zero-voltage switching (ZVS) to minimize electro-magnetic interference (EMI) due to switching noise, the LM5046 PWM controller contains all the features necessary to implement a phase-shifted full-bridge topology.

Offered in small, thermally enhanced 5.0 mm by 5.0 mm by 0.8 mm LLP and 4.4 mm by 9.7 mm by 0.9 mm TSSOP packages, the full-bridge controllers operate on the primary side of an isolated DC-DC converter with input voltage up to 100V.  These highly integrated controllers provide robust 2A high and low side gate drivers for the four external bridge MOSFETs in addition to the control signals for the secondary side synchronous rectifier MOSFETs and an internal high voltage start-up regulator.  Intelligent startup of the synchronous rectifiers (SR) allows monotonic turn-on of the power converter, even with pre-bias load conditions.  The synchronous rectifier control signals offer independent and programmable leading/trailing edge dead-times between the primary and secondary MOSFET control signals for optimizing efficiency, and the SR signals are limited to 5V for use with digital isolators.  Additional features include dual mode over-current protection featuring both cycle-by-cycle current limiting and hiccup mode restart, programmable soft-start, timing for both primary and synchronous rectifiers, programmable line UVLO and OVP, a synchronizable 2 MHz oscillator and thermal shutdown.

National's new LM5045 and LM5046, together with secondary side FET drivers such as the LM5110, LM5111 and LM5112, provide a complete controller solution to implement a highly efficient, small form factor full-bridge power converter.

For more information on the LM5045 or to order samples, PSPICE models and an evaluation board, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM5045.html.  For similar information on the LM5046 and to download an application note for a 150 Watt, eighth-brick design, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM5046.html. 

Pricing and Availability

National's new full-bridge PWM controllers are available now and offered in 28-pin LLP and thermally-enhanced TSSOP packages.  Priced in quantities of 1,000, the LM5045 is $2.25 and the LM5046 is $2.45.

More information about National's power management products is available at http://www.national.com/analog/power.

About National Semiconductor

National Semiconductor is a leader in power management technology. Known for its easy-to-use analog integrated circuits and world-class supply chain, National's high-performance analog products enable its customers' systems to be more energy efficient. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.42 billion for fiscal 2010. Additional information is available at http://www.national.com.

National Semiconductor and PowerWise are registered trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Buffalo Launches New TeraStation Pro Windows Storage Server Family

The TeraStation Pro WSS family Delivers Advanced Storage Features to the SMB Market

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, today announced the TeraStation Pro WSS Storage Server family, built on the next generation TeraStation Pro platform and utilizing Windows Storage Server 2008 R2.  Buffalo's newest network storage solution family is optimized to deliver the most robust file server experience, and in addition to offering dependable, seamless domain integration, the TeraStation Pro WSS provides advanced features such as centralized management, DFS replication and, on select models, data Deduplication (SIS) and Read-only Domain Controller (RoDC) support. The TeraStation Pro Windows Storage Server family provides businesses a reliable and scalable solution that is not only cost-effective, but easy to deploy and administer into Windows workgroup or domain environments.

The TeraStation Pro WSS family incorporates the powerful Intel® Atom(TM) D510 Dual-Core Processor, providing exceptional performance during file transfers and everyday NAS functions.  Buffalo's TeraStation Pro WSS also features hot-swap SATA hard drives, dual gigabit Ethernet for automatic failover, dual USB 3.0 ports for backup and accessories and redundant RAID technology, providing a dependable and cost-effective storage solution for businesses of all sizes. With native Active Directory and NTFS support, the new TeraStation Pro WSS family is a highly cost-effective solution for SMBs and beyond.

"Marrying the TeraStation Pro platform and Windows Storage Server allows Buffalo to once again deliver a cost-effective, reliable storage solution to the SMB storage market," said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology.  "With the power of Windows Storage Server 2008 R2, the TeraStation Pro WSS family is truly extendable into the higher-end SMB and enterprise sector at a faction of the cost of current solutions."

The TeraStation Pro Quad WSS and TeraStation Pro 6 WSS feature Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Workgroup Edition, populated hot-swap drive bays and support for RAID 0/1/5 and USB 3.0 accessories. Also available is the TeraStation Pro Duo WSS two bay, RAID 0/1 configuration. Multiple capacities and drive configurations are available:

    --  The TeraStation Pro Quad WSS will be offered at an estimated street
        price of $1,499.99 for the 4 TB (WS-QV4.0TL/R5) and $1,999.99 for the 8
        TB (WS-QV8.0TL/R5).
    --  The TeraStation Pro 6 WSS will be available at an estimated street price
        of $2,799.99 for the 6 TB (WS-6V6.0TL/R5) and $3,899.99 for the 12 TB
        (WS-QV8.0TL/R5).
    --  The TeraStation Pro Duo WSS will be available at an estimated street
        price of $849.99 for the 2 TB (WS-WV2.0TL/R1) and $1,049.99 for the 4TB
        (WS-WV4.0TL/R1).

The TeraStation Pro Rackmount WSS features Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition, four populated hot-swap drive bays and support for RAID 0/1/5 and USB 3.0 accessories. In capacities up to 8 TB in a slim, 1U rackmount chassis with included rack rails, the TeraStation Pro WSS Rackmount also features data Deduplication, Read-only Domain Controller support (RoDC) and unlimited file transfer connections. The TeraStation Pro Rackmount WSS will be available at an estimated street price of $2,499.99 for the 4 TB (WS-RV4.0TL/R5) and $3,199.99 for the 8 TB (WS-RV8.0TL/R5).

Buffalo's TeraStation Pro WSS family is backed by a limited three-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 US-based technical support. Buffalo products can be purchased through distributors, online resellers and Buffalo's Web site.  For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.buffalotech.com.

About Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading global provider of award-winning networking, storage and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology.  For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit http://www.buffalotech.com.

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Broadcom Announces Industry's First Quad 10GbE SFP+ PHY with MACsec

New Low Power 10GbE Solution Delivers End-to-End Security for Enterprise Data Transport

LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OFC/NFOEC 2011 -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today unveiled its latest 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) physical layer (PHY) transceiver that supports the IEEE 802.1AE media access controller (MAC) security standard (known as MACsec) - a specification designed to safeguard connectionless data security, integrity and confidentiality for independent MAC protocols traveling between PC users and network servers and printers.

The new Broadcom® BCM84756 40nm CMOS Quad SFI-XFI10GbE transceiver sets a new threshold for performance and is the industry's first SFP+PHY supporting short reach (SR), long reach (LR), long reach over multi-mode fiber (LRM), and copper with full 802.1AE MACsec functionality. The addition of the BCM84756  also extends Broadcom's leadership portfolio of single, dual and quad channel SFP+ physical layer devices, employing its market proven technology to deliver secure communications over data center and enterprise networks.

Also included with the BCM84756 is a MACsec-enabled software development kit (SDK) that supports easy integration with Broadcom's market-leading portfolio of switch system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions.  Broadcom will demonstrate its latest optical solutions for wired networking at this week's Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC), March 8-10, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Booth #1557.

Highlights/Key Facts:

    --  Companies, such as large investment firms, and medical and engineering
        companies, require reassurance that the data they send to their
        networks, and receive from their networks, is secure and has not been
        compromised.
    --  The Broadcom BCM84756 10GbE SFP-XFI transceiver with MACsec support is
        compliant with the IEEE 801.1AE standard.  It is targeted for 10GbE
        links in data center and enterprise systems that carry high bandwidth
        traffic (such as financial information, engineering designs and
        scientific data), and require MACsec data integrity.
    --  The IEEE 802.1AE MACsec standard helps to safeguard communications at
        different points in the network.  Unlike the Internet Protocol security
        (IPsec) standard that secures only IP data at the Ethernet level, the
        MACsec protocol effectively secures any type of data over Ethernet with
        the objective of authenticating the origin of data while protecting its
        integrity and confidentiality.
    --  The MACsec standard helps protect LAN devices from unauthorized
        communications, which in turn, helps to prevent disruptions to Ethernet
        networks.
    --  This device is part of a broad portfolio of 65nm and 40nm MACsec capable
        devices available from Broadcom, operating between 1 and 10Gbps, over a
        variety of physical layer interfaces.
    --  The BCM84756 10GbE transceiver is now sampling to early access customers
        with production volume expected in calendar Q3 2011.

Supporting Quotes:

Brad Smith, Sr. Vice President and Industry Analyst, LightCounting Optical Market Research   

"Clearly, MACsec is needed as the next phase in the evolution of 10Gbps in the enterprise - not only for Ethernet but FCoE for storage as well.  Anything that can be done to increase the level of security and block unauthorized access will be welcomed by datacenter executives around the world as it is a leading issue of concern - especially given the scale of government sponsored attacks on individual companies.  Having consistent MACsec security across both copper and optical interfaces will insure market traction by what ever the physical media used is - 10GBASE-T Ethernet, SFP+ Direct Attach copper as well as SFP+ optical interfaces for servers and switches."

Lorenzo Longo, Vice President & General Manager, High-Speed Interconnect Products (HSIP)

Broadcom Corporation

"Our latest MACsec implementation provides IT managers with a secure, encrypted communications link capable of preventing intrusion attacks, wiretapping and other various threats to data integrity.  By leveraging our digital signal processing-based 10GbE SFP+ physical layer technology together with the integration of higher layer MACsec functionality, we are uniquely solving customer concerns by providing a low cost, high bandwidth, secure communications link that leverages proven low power CMOS process technology."

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Broadcom Corporation is a prominent technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications.  Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment.  We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices.  These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.

Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2010 revenue of $6.82 billion, holds more than 4,800 U.S. and 2,000 foreign patents, and has more than 7,800 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.

Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change.  Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words.  Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the demand for 10GbE transceivers that support MACsec , our position in that space, and the timing of volume production for the BCM84756 10GbE transceiver.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with its BCM84756 10GbE transceiver include, but are not limited to:

    --  The rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt
        Broadcom's technologies and products;
    --  Delays in the adoption and acceptance of industry standards in those
        markets; and
    --  Competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
        availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the
        resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products.

Additional factors that may cause Broadcom's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the list that can be found at http://www.broadcom.com/press/additional_risk_factors/Q12011.php.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.  The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, and the Connecting everything logo, are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Consumers Pay Almost 200% More Than Necessary on Auto Loan Rates

MoneyAisle.com Saves Consumers Over $1,200 a Year on Average

BURLINGTON, Mass., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Auto finance is one of the largest lending markets in the U.S., second only to mortgages. Auto loans and leases make up about $850 billion in American debt, more than the credit card industry. Even student loans are only about half the size of auto finance.[1]

MoneyAisle.com is the first fully-automated online auction marketplace for consumers to get among the lowest rates on auto loans and refinancing, helping borrowers across the full spectrum of credit scores. Owning a car is often a necessity and borrowers who need cars the most often get hit the hardest in rates due to their credit scores. MoneyAisle.com can help them cut down rates by two-thirds or even more. Too many borrowers are paying markups that are about 200% from what MoneyAisle.com's network of banks and credit unions can offer. Consumers could save hundreds and even thousands of dollars a year by finding better auto loan rates online.

                                                       Markup
    FICO         Yahoo!      MoneyAisle   Difference   from
    Score         National  National     in Rates      MoneyAisle
    -----         Rates[2]  Rates        --------     Rates
                  --------  -----                     -----
    740 - 850         6.26%        4.02%        2.24%         156%
    ---------         ----         ----         ----          ---
    700-739           7.97%        4.17%        3.80%         191%
    -------           ----         ----         ----          ---
    660 - 699         9.86%        5.28%        4.58%         187%
    ---------         ----         ----         ----          ---
    620 - 659        13.33%        7.76%        5.57%         172%
    ---------        -----         ----         ----          ---
    580 - 619        18.47%       11.14%        7.33%         166%
    ---------        -----        -----         ----          ---
    <580             18.82%       13.89%        4.93%         135%
    ----             -----        -----         ----          ---

    Rates based on most popular loan term, 60 months.

MoneyAisle.com user fill out 7 simple fields of non-personal information, and instantly receive bids for auto loans rates from a growing network of banks and credit unions - currently over 160 - that compete for auto loans. Consumers watch as lenders bid in real time for their business. The entire process takes less than a minute. No private information is required to get offers, and there is no need to fill out multi-page applications at several financial institutions to compare rates. More than 4 million auctions have been run in the past year. The service is free for consumers and yields substantial savings.

Currently, more than 79% of auto financing happens through indirect channels like the dealer, who serves as an intermediary.[1]  MoneyAisle.com allows consumers to connect to direct channels like credit unions and banks.

By using MoneyAisle.com, the average consumer saves $1,243 a year on a refinance on an average amount of refinancing a $16,097 loan.

As auto lending increases over the coming year to borrowers across the credit spectrum, including those with subprime credit scores, consumers would do well to look at connecting directly with lenders through MoneyAisle.com.

1. Cambridge Winters, "Auto Race to the Bottom," November 16, 2009

2. The national rates are sourced from Yahoo! a used car loan. The numbers are accurate as of March 4, 2011 http://autos.yahoo.com/car-finance/

About MoneyAisle

MoneyAisle is the next-generation e-commerce auction marketplace that provides consumers with great rates on auto refinancing, auto loans, CDs and high-yield savings accounts while helping them rapidly attract new customers. MoneyAisle's methodology is simple: banks and credit unions competitively bid for every customer in live auctions. This patented technology creates a safe, transparent platform for consumers to secure great deals on financial services and products. Unlike other "seller centric" online auction marketplaces, MoneyAisle empowers consumers by providing free on-demand live auctions.

About neoSaej, Corp.

neoSaej is a leading developer of online auction marketplaces focused on utilizing the advantages of the Web to empower consumers. MoneyAisle, neoSaej's first marketplace, provides consumers with great rates on auto refinancing, auto loans, CDs and high-yield savings accounts.

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MoneyAisle

CONTACT: Soh Won Cha for MoneyAisle, +1-646-397-7792, swcha@plesser.com

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

Broadcom Announces Industry's Lowest Power Dual/Quad CDRs for High Density 10G Applications

New Low Power & Latency CDRs Provide Improved Signal Integrity with Referenceless Operation

LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- OFC/NFOEC 2011 -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced the addition of three new 10GbE clock and data recovery (CDR) devices to its high-speed interconnect products (HSIP) portfolio that provide increased signal integrity while achieving the lowest power consumption in the industry.  Broadcom will demonstrate these new CDR solutions for wired networking at this week's Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference and Exposition, March 8-10, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Booth #1557.

The Broadcom® BCM8322, BCM8324 and BCM8325 are low power, low latency (referenceless) dual and quad CDRs with integrated limiting amplifiers, ideal for high port count 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) applications while providing support re-timing for 8GbE fiber channel, OC-192, 10GbE and OTU-2(e) rates. The new devices reset the jitter budget and enable longer printed circuit board (PCB) traces, compensating for transmission losses thereby increasing system signal integrity.

Highlights/Key Facts

    --  Signal integrity is an issue that must be addressed by PCB designers in
        order to achieve the target bit error rate (BER), especially with long
        traces between the switch (or framer ASIC) and the optical module on the
        front panel.  With the growing proliferation of 10GbE connectivity, port
        count densities will increase with the use of SFP+ modules on
        line-cards.
    --  The high level of integration and low power of the dual CDR BCM8322 will
        enable the next generation of XFP modules and a new generation of
        re-timed SFP+ modules.
    --  Industry's lowest power consumption at approximately 125mW and each CDR
        can be individually powered down.
    --  Enables sub-1W SFP+ modules that are SONET compliant.
    --  The referenceless CDR solutions operate over a wide data range from
        8.5Gbps to 11.4Gbps without the need for an input reference clock.
    --  The quad CDR BCM8324 and BCM8325 devices serve an important function in
        resolving signal integrity problems due to board layout on high
        density/multi-port 10GbE line-cards.  Key features of the CDRs include
        the following:
        --  Broadcom EyeOpener® technology, limiting amplifier and loss of
            signal detection.
        --  Incorporates programmable Tx pre-emphasis on the transmit outputs
            and programmable Rx equalization on the receive inputs.
            --  The combined Tx pre-emphasis and Rx equalization improve the
                overall reach and compensate for electrical imperfections
                associated with line traces and connectors on high port count
                line-cards.
    --  Complies with Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF), IEEE 802.3ae,
        Telcordia®, ANSI, and ITU-T jitter standards.
    --  Pin compatible with previous generation BCM8302/8304/8305 CDR solutions.
    --  The Broadcom BCM8322 is a fully integrated multirate CDR that operates
        from 8.5 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to 11.4 Gbps and is targeted to
        small form factors such as XFP module applications and SFP+ line-card
        applications.
    --  The Broadcom BCM8324 is a fully integrated multi-rate CDR that operates
        from 8.5 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to 11.4 Gbps and is targeted to
        40GbE modules, 4x10 Gigabit (10G) applications and for retiming 10G
        signals on line-cards for SFI/XFI compliance.
    --  The Broadcom BCM8325 is a fully integrated quad CDR that operates at
        10.3125 Gbps and is targeted for 10GbE/40GbE modules, and for retiming
        10GbE signals on line-cards.
    --  All devices are now sampling to early access customers with volume
        production in the second half of 2011.

Quotes:

Lorenzo Longo, Vice President & General Manager, High-Speed Interconnect Products (HSIP)

Broadcom Corporation

"Design teams focused on enabling the new generation of 10G applications need better solutions to take advantage of this proliferating technology.  Broadcom's high-speed interconnect products are proven in the market and our new CDR offerings provide a reference-less design that delivers the industry's lowest power consumption and latency of less than 1 ns, while solving the signal integrity problems on high density line-cards."

Andrew Schmitt, Directing Analyst, Infonetics Research Inc.

"Ethernet convergence in the service provider and data center segments is driving 10GbE port growth while 10GbE traffic growth is driving 40GbE demand in optical transport applications.  Broadcom's new family of CDR solutions provides an opportunity to increase their SAM in this fast growing market."

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation is a prominent technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications.  Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment.  We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices.  These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.

Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2010 revenue of $6.82 billion, holds more than 4,800 U.S. and 2,000 foreign patents, and has more than 7,800 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.

Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change.  Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words.  Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the demand for 10GbE CDR solutions, our position in that space, and the timing of volume production for the BCM8322, BCM8324 and BCM8325 CDR solutions.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with the BCM8322, BCM8324 and BCM8325 CDR solutions include, but are not limited to:

    --  The rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt
        Broadcom's technologies and products;
    --  The timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer orders
        and our ability, as well as the ability of our customers, to manage
        inventory; and
    --  Competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
        availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the
        resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products.

Additional factors that may cause Broadcom's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the list that can be found at http://www.broadcom.com/press/additional_risk_factors/Q12011.php.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.  The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo and EyeOpener® are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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    Senior Manager, Corporate Communications  Director, Investor Relations
    408-922-6505                              949-926-7567
    tamaras@broadcom.com                      czegarel@broadcom.com

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

Top Virtualization Solution Providers Partner to Form National Delivery Organization - M7 Global Partners

NEW YORK, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven of the country's leading IT consulting firms - AEC Group, Agile 360/Entisys Systems, Gotham Technology Group, IntraSystems, IPM, LPS Integration, and Right! Systems - today announced the official unveiling of M7 Global Partners, a national consortium dedicated to delivering virtual desktop and application delivery solutions to a global base of customers. M7 Global Partners consolidates the capabilities and resources of seven of the most highly respected virtualization solution companies in the nation into a single entity.

"In forming M7 Global Partners, we have essentially created a new class of solution provider - one that offers a higher quality, more diverse pool of resources; broader vertical expertise in the deployment of desktop virtualization and application delivery solutions; a strong commitment to its customers and partners; and the ability to deliver within scope, on-time and anytime," states Mike Strohl, CEO of Entisys Systems and Vice President of M7.

M7 combines the knowledge and experience of more than 200 virtualization consultants and engineers across the United States to provide both national and international customers, system integrators, ISVs and partners with a deeper, more comprehensive skill set. Ira Silverman, CEO of Gotham Technology Group and President of M7, continues on to state, "M7 was formed in response to a market requirement for exceptional national and international virtual desktop providers. There is a huge opportunity for companies with expertise in virtual desktops and the scale to handle large deployments.  M7 provides an unbeatable combination of scale and depth in virtual desktop technologies."

M7 has already forged relationships with several leading virtualization technology vendors, including Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Citrix through their V-Alliance program, and has also formed alliances with HP, Akamai, AppSense and Wyse. These relationships have allowed for a tremendous increase in M7's virtualization solution engagements from the desktop to the data center. Jenni Flinders, Vice President of Microsoft U.S. Partner Business states, "We are committed to building a strong partnership with these seven partners who have made a strategic investment with Microsoft technologies and the Microsoft Partner Network."

In addition, Craig Stillwell, Vice President of Americas Channels & Field Operations for Citrix states, "M7 Global Partners is one of the leaders in the desktop virtualization and cloud solution space. They are brilliant advocates of Citrix technology, combining seven of our Platinum-level partners, which is our most elite partner program level. Together they bring a tremendous amount of Citrix talent and experience and are capable of delivering some of the largest and most complex Citrix projects."

Also commenting on the partnership, Brad Rinklin, Akamai Vice President of Global Channel Sales & Marketing stated, "We look forward to teaming with M7 Global Partners to provide enterprises with superior solutions for virtual desktop and application delivery. The M7 Global Partners are all leaders in IT consulting and cloud solutions, and share our vision for making the Internet better for business.  We expect the M7 Global Partners will represent an important channel for Akamai going forward."

Myron Bari, CEO of IPM and CFO of M7, concludes by stating, "All of the M7 partners are recognized as the best-of-class virtualization solution providers in our respective regions. Now, with the development of the network, we have the opportunity to deliver that same level of service across the country and ultimately across the world."

About M7

M7 Global Partners was founded in 2010 to fulfill the need for highly skilled desktop virtualization and cloud service delivery providers. The organization is a confederation of seven IT solution providers working together to provide full, complete, and high-quality services to its clients and solution providers. By working together, M7 is able to provide a single touch point for clients to reach out to via a network consisting of the top IT solution providers. M7's mission is to increase the value, credibility and reach of the regional value-added solution provider by delivering higher quality, more consistent, centralized relationships and experience to its vendors, system integrators and partners - and most importantly to its customers. Visit http://www.m7gp.com or contact marketing@m7gp.com.

Founding Members: AEC Group, Agile 360/Entisys, Gotham Technology Group, IntraSystems, IPM, LPS Integration, Right! Systems.

SOURCE  M7 Global Partners

M7 Global Partners

CONTACT: Shannon Hoesing, +1-646-421-2784, marketing@m7gp.com

Web Site: http://www.m7gp.com

Sophia Introduces Free Online Social Teaching and Learning Platform for Education

Site Taps the Teacher in Everyone to Provide Credible Academic Content for All

MINNEAPOLIS, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sophia, a first-of-its-kind online social teaching and learning platform that offers academic content to anyone, anywhere free of charge is now available in a public beta. The site (Sophia.org), which has been described as a mashup of Facebook, Wikipedia and YouTube focused solely on education, also lets educators supplement their teaching methods with tools to create a customized learning environment in a private or public setting.

The invitation-only beta has drawn people from nearly 200 educational institutions in 16 different countries.

Sophia uses Web 2.0 tools and methods to create a credible, crowd-sourced platform where information is organized in "learning packets" - bite-sized tutorials tagged to specific academic subjects or topics, including standards-aligned objectives. The packets can be created by anyone, anywhere using text, images, presentations, video, audio and more. Packets are rated for quality and evaluated for academic soundness by users and experts within the community.

"We're at a point in history where it's actually possible for anyone to teach anyone else, regardless of geography or status," said Don Smithmier, founder and CEO of Sophia. "Each of us has the potential to be contributors, to share our knowledge to make education better and more effective, and we want to help fuel that revolution. Sophia connects people wanting to learn with those willing to teach."

In development since 2009, Sophia was created by a team of online education pioneers, academic advisers and digital innovators. Before founding Sophia, Smithmier was a long-time executive at Capella Education Company, which grew during his tenure from less than 50 enrolled online learners to more than 25,000 in all 50 states and 70 different countries. Capella Education Company is an investor in Sophia.

"I watched online learning grow from a fringe concept in the '90s to an established part of the education landscape, but we need more innovation because online classes primarily solve an access problem while coursework and instruction are still treated in a very traditional way," Smithmier said. "By integrating online teaching tools and social networking capabilities with content that meets the standards of the current education system, we have a much better chance of creating genuine engagement.  We can meet students where they're at in a way that makes sense to them."

The Sophia leadership team includes Angie Eilers, Ph.D., the organization's vice president of academic outcomes. Eilers has more than 20 years of experience as a researcher, evaluator and professor of educational policy. Her teaching and research associations include Stanford University and the University of Minnesota. Eilers also is a former leadership fellow for the Bush Foundation.

"Sophia has the potential to connect millions of teachers, students and tutors outside the formal classroom to share and exchange knowledge without traditional barriers of cost, time or geography," Eilers said. "Just as the social experience has been digitized by online sites, social teaching and learning applications like Sophia are digitizing learning to supplement and assist what is taking place in brick and mortar schools."

Learning packets on the Sophia site will be rated and ranked by users and academic experts to ensure quality content is organized and easy to find. All registered Sophia users have the option to rate a packet based on its overall appeal, creativity and usefulness. Learning packets also will be reviewed for their academic veracity by subject matter experts within the Sophia community.

In addition to providing content, Sophia enables teachers to create invitation-only learning environments where they have the option to share their content in a private learning environment that can be viewed only by their students. Individuals with access to the controlled area can post questions, provide answers, share ideas and build a "bookshelf" of learning materials for the group to use. 

To learn more or create a packet of your own, go to http://www.sophia.org.

About Sophia

Sophia is a social teaching and learning application that makes free, credible academic content available to anyone at anytime. It is a mission-driven organization that aims to break traditional cost and access barriers to post-secondary degree attainment. For more information, go to http://www.sophia.org.

SOURCE  Sophia

Sophia

CONTACT: Teresa McFarland, +1-952-440-6084, tmcfarland@mcfarlandcahill.com, for Sophia

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

Western Digital to Acquire Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Combination of Hard Drive Companies Will Create Industry's Broadest Product Portfolio and a Significant Pool of Resources for Innovation

IRVINE, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Digital (NYSE: WDC) and Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT / TSE:6501) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby WD will acquire Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $4.3 billion. The proposed combination will result in a customer-focused storage company, with significant operating scale, strong global talent and the industry's broadest product lineup backed by a rich technology portfolio.

Under the terms of the agreement, WD will acquire Hitachi GST for $3.5 billion in cash and 25 million WD common shares valued at $750 million, based on a WD closing stock price of $30.01 as of March 4, 2011. Hitachi, Ltd. will own approximately ten percent of Western Digital shares outstanding after issuance of the shares and two representatives of Hitachi will be added to the WD board of directors at closing. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is expected to close during the third calendar quarter of 2011, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. WD plans to fund the transaction with a combination of existing cash and total debt of approximately $2.5 billion.

WD expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to its earnings per share on a non-GAAP basis, excluding acquisition-related expenses, restructuring charges and amortization of intangibles.

The resulting company will retain the Western Digital name and remain headquartered in Irvine, California. John Coyne will remain chief executive officer of WD, Tim Leyden chief operating officer and Wolfgang Nickl chief financial officer. Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer of Hitachi GST, will join WD at closing as president, reporting to John Coyne.

"The acquisition of Hitachi GST is a unique opportunity for WD to create further value for our customers, stockholders, employees, suppliers and the communities in which we operate," said John Coyne, president and chief executive officer of WD. "We believe this step will result in several key benefits-enhanced R&D capabilities, innovation and expansion of a rich product portfolio, comprehensive market coverage and scale that will enhance our cost structure and ability to compete in a dynamic marketplace. The skills and contributions of both workforces were key considerations in assessing this compelling opportunity. We will be relying on the proven integration capabilities of both companies to assure the ongoing satisfaction of our customers and to bring this combination to successful fruition."

"This brings together two industry leaders with consistent track records of strong execution and industry outperformance," said Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. "Together we can provide customers worldwide with the industry's most compelling and diverse set of products and services, from innovative personal storage to solid state drives for the enterprise."

Hiroaki Nakanishi, president, Hitachi, Ltd. said, "As the former CEO of Hitachi GST, I always believed in the potential of Hitachi GST to become a larger and more agile company. This is a strategic combination of two industry leaders, both growing and profitable. It provides an opportunity for the new company to increase customer and shareholder value and expand into new markets. Additionally, it is important to us that WD shares common values with Hitachi GST to create a more global company that is well positioned to define a broader role in the evolving storage industry."

WD's exclusive financial adviser on the transaction is Bank of America Merrill Lynch; its lead legal adviser is O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Goldman, Sachs & Co serves as financial adviser to Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi GST. Legal advisers to Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi GST are Morrison Foerster LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, respectively.

Conference Call Information

WD will be hosting an investment community conference call to discuss today's announcement to be broadcast live over the Internet today at 6 a.m. PST/9 a.m. EST. The call will be accessible live and on an archived basis via the link below. WD will publish a special investor summary sheet regarding this announcement on the investor relations section of its Website.

    Audio
     webcast:     www.westerndigital.com/investor
                  Click on "Conference Calls"
    Telephone
     replay:      888-568-0891 (toll free)
                  +1-402-998-1567 (international)

About WD

WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and home entertainment products.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD® brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Website (http://www.westerndigital.com)to access a variety of financial and investor information.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE:6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2009 (ended March 31, 2010) consolidated revenues totaled 8,968 billion yen ($96.4 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's Website at http://www.hitachi.com.

About Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) develops advanced hard disk drives, enterprise-class solid state drives and innovative external storage solutions and services used to store, preserve and manage the world's most valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, Hitachi GST provides high-value storage for a broad range of market segments, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile computing, Consumer Electronics and Personal Storage. Hitachi GST was established in 2003 and maintains its U.S. headquarters in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit the company's Website at http://www.hitachigst.com.

Western Digital Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements concerning the immediate accretion and other benefits expected from the transaction, the expected timing of the completion of the transaction and management's anticipated plans and strategies for the combined company. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including: delays in or failure to obtain any required regulatory approvals with respect to the transaction; failure to consummate or delay in consummating the transaction for other reasons; the possibility that the expected benefits of the transaction may not materialize as expected; failure to successfully integrate the products, R&D capabilities, infrastructure and employees of WD and Hitachi GST; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in WD's filings with the SEC, including WD's recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on Jan. 28, 2011 for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. In addition, this press release contains information about a non-GAAP financial measure. Please note that this non-GAAP financial measure excludes acquisition-related expenses, restructuring charges and amortization of intangibles that we expect to incur in connection with the transaction and following the closing of the transaction. Because these items will not be known to us until on or after the closing of the transaction, we are unable to provide information about the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The impact of these excluded items will cause the non-GAAP financial measure to differ materially from the comparable GAAP financial measure.

Hitachi, Ltd. Cautionary Statement

Certain statements found in this document may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such "forward-looking statements" reflect management's current views with respect to certain future events and financial performance and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "forecast," "intend," "plan," "project" and similar expressions which indicate future events and trends may identify "forward-looking statements." Such statements are based on currently available information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the "forward-looking statements" and from historical trends. Certain "forward-looking statements" are based upon current assumptions of future events which may not prove to be accurate. Undue reliance should not be placed on "forward-looking statements," as such statements speak only as of the date of this document.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in any "forward-looking statement" and from historical trends include, but are not limited to:

    --  economic conditions, including consumer spending and plant and equipment
        investments in Hitachi's major markets, particularly Japan, Asia, the
        United States and Europe, as well as levels of demand in the major
        industrial sectors which Hitachi serves, including, without limitation,
        the information, electronics, automotive, construction and financial
        sectors;
    --  exchange rate fluctuations for the yen and other currencies in which
        Hitachi makes significant sales or in which Hitachi's assets and
        liabilities are denominated, particularly against the U.S. dollar and
        the euro;
    --  uncertainty as to Hitachi's ability to access, or access on favorable
        terms, liquidity or long-term financing;
    --  uncertainty as to general market price levels for equity securities in
        Japan, declines in which may require Hitachi to write down equity
        securities that it holds;
    --  the potential for significant losses on Hitachi's investments in equity
        method affiliates;
    --  increased commoditization of information technology products and digital
        media-related products and intensifying price competition for such
        products, particularly in the Components & Devices and the Digital Media
        & Consumer Products segments;
    --  uncertainty as to Hitachi's ability to continue to develop and market
        products that incorporate new technology on a timely and cost-effective
        basis and to achieve market acceptance for such products;
    --  rapid technological innovation;
    --  the possibility of cost fluctuations during the lifetime of or
        cancellation of long-term contracts, for which Hitachi uses the
        percentage-of-completion method to recognize revenue from sales;
    --  fluctuations in the price of raw materials including, without
        limitation, petroleum and other materials, such as copper, steel,
        aluminum and synthetic resins and shortages of materials, parts and
        components;
    --  fluctuations in product demand and industry capacity;
    --  uncertainty as to Hitachi's ability to implement measures to reduce the
        potential negative impact of fluctuations in product demand, exchange
        rates and/or price of raw materials and shortages of materials, parts
        and components;
    --  uncertainty as to Hitachi's ability to achieve the anticipated benefits
        of its strategy to strengthen its Social Innovation Business;
    --  uncertainty as to the success of restructuring efforts to improve
        management efficiency by divesting or otherwise exiting underperforming
        businesses and to strengthen competitiveness and other cost reduction
        measures;
    --  general socio-economic and political conditions and the regulatory and
        trade environment of countries where Hitachi conducts business,
        particularly Japan, Asia, the United States and Europe, including,
        without limitation, direct or indirect restrictions by other nations on
        imports, or differences in commercial and business customs including,
        without limitation, contract terms and conditions and labor relations;
    --  uncertainty as to the success of alliances upon which Hitachi depends,
        some of which Hitachi may not control, with other corporations in the
        design and development of certain key products;
    --  uncertainty as to Hitachi's access to, or ability to protect, certain
        intellectual property rights, particularly those related to electronics
        and data processing technologies;
    --  uncertainty as to the outcome of litigation, regulatory investigations
        and other legal proceedings of which the Company, its subsidiaries or
        its equity method affiliates have become or may become parties;
    --  the possibility of incurring expenses resulting from any defects in
        products or services of Hitachi;
    --  the possibility of disruption of Hitachi's operations in Japan by
        earthquakes or other natural disasters;
    --  uncertainty as to Hitachi's ability to maintain the integrity of its
        information systems, as well as Hitachi's ability to protect its
        confidential information and that of its customers;
    --  uncertainty as to the accuracy of key assumptions Hitachi uses to
        valuate its significant employee benefit related costs; and
    --  uncertainty as to Hitachi's ability to attract and retain skilled
        personnel.

The factors listed above are not all-inclusive and are in addition to other factors contained in Hitachi's periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and in other materials published by Hitachi.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

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SOURCE  Western Digital Corp.

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Western Digital Corp.

CONTACT: Western Digital, Steve Shattuck, WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-7817, steve.shattuck@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com, both of Western Digital Corp.; or Hitachi, Ltd., Japan, Yukiaki Ina, +81-3-5208-9323, yukiaki.ina.nt@hitachi.com, or Hajime Kito, +81-3-5208-9323, hajime.kito.qy@hitachi.com, both of Hitachi, Ltd.; or Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, U.S., Jim Pascoe of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, +1-408-717-7924, james.pascoe@hitachigst.com; or Amy Wall of Voce Communications, +1-408-483-1699, awall@vocecomm.com, for Hitachi GST

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

CX Claiming Its Cloud Space

Cloud Startup Releases Public Beta, Provides Consumers 10g of Storage for Free

PHOENIX, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CX Inc. (which is an iteration of "cloud experience"), a consumer-focused cloud computing company backed by TomorrowVentures (tomorrowvc.com) the personal investment vehicle of Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, and Hanna Capital (http://www.hannacapitalllc.com), officially announced its entrance into the Cloud Space.

In generic terms, 'The Cloud' refers to the Internet as a whole.  In a Cloud Service environment, data is stored and accessed through off-site data centers maintained by a third party.  Data is stored securely and becomes accessible through the Internet, independently of the hard drive in a user's "local computer" or other device.

Merrill Lynch predicts that the cloud computing market will reach $160 billion in 2011.

By focusing on cloud storage for consumers in a market dominated by enterprise-oriented giants, CX Inc.'s product, CX is rapidly advancing on competitive territory, garnering more than 15,000 new users weekly.  The Company's cloud storage and data file management system provides users with a secure, stable, scalable platform to backup, synchronize, share, and manage documents, photos, music and videos across a number of devices - including desktops, laptops, netbooks, and mobile devices (iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, Android, and BlackBerry).

CX is lead by Brad Robertson, CEO, a 20-year veteran of technology startups.  The Company is currently in a public beta with their core feature set release. The Company will have a feature-rich platform available in April of 2011.  According to Robertson, upcoming product releases will "forge a direct relationship between the power of the Cloud and social networks."   He said that the vision is very simple, "We will be your digital command center, through which you can take control of all your files from any 'net' device."

His promise: to deliver the most comprehensive and intuitive cloud management platform "bar none."

Robertson says the social network is currently the center of the digital universe, and has forever changed the basic tenets of interpersonal communication and group social dynamics that have existed since the dawn of time. But, he believes the model is imperfect, mainly because users and files are currently beholden to the "Masters of that Universe."

"At CX we intend to change all that," said Robertson.  In his opinion, the future social networks will be designed with a file at the center of the sphere and the user as the "master of their own universe."  He says it will be the user that controls and dictates how their files are used and shared, not a "social hub behemoth."

Robertson is confident they will do so "through a simple, intuitive and efficient interface, with the user in total control."

For more information about  CX, please visit: http://www.cx.com or follow them on twitter @cxthecloud or at http://www.facebook.com/cxthecloud. To schedule an interview, please call or text Tony Felice at 480-567-6890.

About CX

CX is a cloud storage and data file management system that provides users with a secure, stable, scalable platform to backup, synchronize, share, and manage their documents, photos and music, videos across all of their devices -  which includes desktops, laptops, netbooks, and mobile devices (iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, Android, and BlackBerry). The company, with offices in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Palo Alto, Calif. and Buenos Aires, Argentina is backed by Hanna Capital and TomorrowVentures, the investment vehicle of Google CEO Eric Schmidt,. The company left Alpha in early January 2011 and within days was gathering 100 to 200 new users daily and within 30 days began acquiring about 15,000 new users a week.

    Tony Felice 480-567-6890
    by voice or text
    @tonyfelicepr

SOURCE  CX Inc.

CX Inc.

CONTACT: Tony Felice, by voice or text, +1-480-567-6890, @tonyfelicepr, for CX Inc.

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

WMDO and AusBiotech Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Online MedTech Training

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota and MELBOURNE, March 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - AusBiotech Members to Receive Access to WMDO's Online Medical Device
Curriculum

    WMDO (World Medical Device Organization), the leading global provider of
innovative online training for medical device professionals, and AusBiotech,
Australia's leading biotechnology industry organization, announced today a
strategic partnership that offers AusBiotech Members access to WMDO's
professional online training.

    The WMDO courses are offered via AusBiotech's professional development
arm, BioPro Courses. This is the first online offering for BioPro Courses,
which selects the best educational opportunities for the Australian
biotechnology sector. The online medtech courses have been selected in
consultation with the AusMedtech National Advisory Group, a special interest
group of AusBiotech.

    WMDO is the world's premium provider of online training for medical
device professionals. From pre-clinical through post-market requirements,
WMDO combines the extensive knowledge and experience of the industry's
leading experts and authorities with the convenience, flexibility and cost
effectiveness of state-of-the art content delivery to provide the most
powerful and relevant learning experience available.

    AusBiotech CEO Dr. Anna Lavelle said: "This is an exciting development
for Australia's fast-growing medtech industry. Expanded access to world-class
training will be to everyone's benefit and AusBiotech is pleased to be able
to contribute to meeting that demand through a range of top quality, flexible
options."

    Richard Nehm, Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing for WMDO said,
"We are proud to join AusBiotech, the premier life science organization in
Australia, to offer innovative and effective eLearning as a complement to
their outstanding educational programs." Nehm added, "WMDO courses span the
entire medical device product development cycle and provides medical device
professionals with online access to high-quality learning resources that are
timely, relevant and engaging."

    ABOUT AusBiotech

    AusBiotech is Australia's biotechnology industry organisation, which
represents over 3,000 members, covering the human health, agricultural,
medical device, bioinformatics, environmental and industrial sectors in
biotechnology. http://www.ausbiotech.org/bioprocourses

    About WMDO

    WMDO is the world's premium provider of online training for medical
device professionals. From pre-clinical through post-market requirements,
WMDO combines the extensive knowledge and experience of the industry's
leading experts and authorities with the convenience, flexibility and cost
effectiveness of state-of-the art content delivery to provide the most
powerful and relevant learning experience available.

    http://www.wmdo.org

    Contacts:

    Lorraine Chiroiu, Media and Communications Manager,
+61-3-9828-1414, lchiroiu@ausbiotech.org

    Richard Nehm, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, WMDO,
+1-612-868-9381, rnehm@wmdo.org

Source: WMDO (World Medical Device Organization)

Contacts: Lorraine Chiroiu, Media and Communications Manager, +61-3-9828-1414, lchiroiu@ausbiotech.org; Richard Nehm, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, WMDO,
+1-612-868-9381, rnehm@wmdo.org

EZAir Wireless PC to TV Solutions Now Available in Spain

Launched with the entire EZAir Wireless USB product line, and offered with special online content bundles, such as Sports events, Top Movies and Streaming Music; users can now view the entire internet and online content on their flat TV

MADRID, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the immensely successful launch in USA, Japan, Korea and China in 2010, EZAir Wireless' product lineup of 4 products and special deals with online content partners has been released across Europe and is now available in Spain.

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Special local promotions will include attractive sponsored subscriptions or vouchers to online video services such as Eurosport Player, MegaVideo, CineTube, Peliculas Yonkis and TUMEJORTV among others.

EZAir's products wirelessly stream the entire computer screen to a TV or projector in FULL HD quality, with up to 5.1 surround sound. The PC to TV streaming, backed by Wisair's Ultra Wideband Wireless USB technology, allows online video and music enthusiasts to enjoy movies in HD resolution, surf the entire web on the big screen, interact with online content, or do their work while using their screen of choice - be it a television or a projector - from the comfort of their couch. Featuring a simple Plug&Play USB dongle set, operating in a secure communication environment, EZAir is changing the landscape of home entertainment.   

EZAir Wireless' product line is comprised of the flagship EZView and EZView+, which transmits Full HD video wirelessly; the EZDock, which replaces laptop docking stations, allowing the notebook PC to be stationed anywhere in the room; and the EZVibe, for audiophiles, to move their music from their vast PC collections to their favorite sound system, wirelessly.

The products operate via a PC Adapter (a small dongle) that plugs into a USB port available in any PC/Laptop and an adapter that connects to the target device (such as flat TV, speaker system or PC peripherals). 

The EZView streams up to 720p HD video, 1400x1050 screen resolution and 2.1 surround sound audio, while the EZView+ streams up to FULL HD 1080p (1920x1080) and 5.1 surround sound. Both models can wirelessly stream up to 10m (in room, line of sight).

The EZDock allows Mac and PC users to connect to a monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers, via a single wireless link with a single adapter that connects to a USB port.  Supported screen resolution is up to 1920x1080.

EZVibe is designed to wirelessly stream up to 5.1 surround sound from a laptop or PC to an external in-room speaker, stereo, or home theater system. Users can finally take their sound quality to the next level with ease, using the EZVibe wireless audio streamer.

EZAir Wireless products are available online at http://www.EZAirWireless.com and are specially priced from 69 to 149 euros.

    Introductory special promotions can be obtained through the following
     links:
    Eurosport Player on your HD
     TV                                  http://www.ezairwireless.com/eurosport
    Megavideo/MegaUpload
     content on your TV                  http://www.ezairwireless.com/megavideo_eu
    Special Winter sale on
     selected best sellers               www.ezairwireless.com/Winter_sale

About EZAir Wireless

EZAir Wireless markets CE (Consumer Electronic) products using the Wireless USB protocol based on the technology of Wisair (http://www.wisair.com). EZAir products offer seamless wireless connectivity between the computer and a whole range of audio-video and PC peripheral devices such as flat panel TV, monitors, projectors and home theater systems.  EZAir Wireless is bringing these products to multiple markets including Consumer, small business, Education, and Hospitality.  The products are available online through http://www.ezairwireless.com.

Note to distributors, resellers and small businesses:

EZAir Wireless understands your markets and needs and can offer you an array of attractive business models to satisfy your customers. To be advised with our special offering, send us an email to bizdev@ezairwireless.com

    Press contact:
    Erez Lahav
    pr@ezairwireless.com

**All trademarks mentioned above are the property of their respective owners

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EZAir Wireless

CONTACT: Erez Lahav of EZAir Wireless, +972 52 380 9202 (GMT +2), pr@ezairwireless.com

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

Cooking.com Launches New Store for Good Bite

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooking.com and Good Bite (GoodBite.com) have announced that Cooking.com will be building and managing a new online kitchenware store for the recipe video web site.  Through this partnership, Cooking.com will offer a seamlessly branded and tailored kitchenware and cookware assortment in an online store specifically for the Good Bite audience.  In addition, the store will feature exclusive products developed by Cooking.com and Good Bite.  The Good Bite store will feature the tools needed right alongside the recipes it features, and will enhance the overall experience of the site.

Tracy Randall, CEO of Cooking.com, had this to say: "We are excited to embark on this new partnership. We see Good Bite as having a rising presence in the online food space and believe an easily accessible and integrate shopping experience will be a welcome addition of convenience and content to its audience of everyday cooks."

"We are delighted to launch the GoodBite.com store with Cooking.com," said Andreas Biebl, DECA's VP Marketing. "Providing a comprehensive shopping experience to the GoodBite.com audience is an outstanding complement to the high-quality videos and recipes offered on the site. Cooking.com is the perfect partner to extend the GoodBite.com brand into e-commerce."

About Cooking.com

Cooking.com is transforming online shopping in the food and cooking space by going to customers and building innovative, entertaining shopping experiences with trusted brands.  Cooking.com currently operates several uniquely branded websites including: Food Network Store,  Rachael Ray Store, Paula Deen Store, Calphalon Store, Betty Crocker Store, Pillsbury Store, and Marley Coffee.   

Cooking.com offers its customers access to over 60,000 products for the kitchen as well as recipes, menus, collections and a growing library of member-submitted cooking content. The company is committed to providing its customers with an exceptional experience and is the recipient of numerous awards for customer satisfaction. Cooking.com was founded in 1998 and is based in Marina Del Rey, CA.

About Good Bite

With a mission statement of, "Delicious made easy," Good Bite (GoodBite.com) makes easy, time-saving and affordable cooking its goal.  The recipe video web site has a rotating cast of 37 contributors drawn from America's leading food bloggers and famous faces from the food world.  Good Bite believes eating well should be accessible to cooks of all levels, and focuses on recipes that cut out fancy ingredients and unnecessary steps. Good bite is a one-stop destination for users to get inspired and engage with their favorite food bloggers all in one place.

SOURCE  Cooking.com

Cooking.com

CONTACT: Al Sefati of Cooking.com, +1-310-664-1288, asefati@cooking.com

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

Ben Heck's Popular Portable Work Bench Gets a Facelift in the Latest Episode of element14's 'The Ben Heck Show'

Show fans invited to join element14's community for a chance to win Ben's original portable work bench

CHICAGO, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- element14, a collaborative social community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, and modding guru Benjamin J. Heckendorn, a.k.a. Ben Heck, debut a redesign of Ben's portable work bench that offers the ultimate modding-on-the-road convenience in the newest episode of "The Ben Heck Show" airing today.

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In his quest to build the perfect portable work bench, Ben's redesign focuses on hinge positioning, a new bracket system and streamlined tool placement to build a suitcase-sized box that unfolds into a neat and tidy workspace. Ben walks viewers through the assembly process once all of the parts are routed, including quick hinge installations, some countersink drilling, and attaching the arm chambers, and then portable work bench "Mark 2" is ready to go.

"It was invigorating to design an all-new version of my portable work bench," said Ben. "It's those little extras that make all the difference - from hidden compartments, to custom tool slots and a built-in PC power supply. This new design ensures I'm ready to make the world a better place, one tool at a time, wherever I am."

The pinball machine wars continue as Ben and team finalize the flippers and micro switches and go over geometry basics for the Rapid Pinball Prototyping System (RPPS).  In addition, viewers interested in building their own portable work bench can visit element14 to download detailed plans or register for a chance to win Ben's original work bench.   

"In this episode you get a closer glimpse into Ben's psyche as he approaches his original custom design and makes it even better," said Alisha Mowbray, senior vice president of marketing, element14. "The result is a pretty tricked-out portable workbench that should satisfy even the most discerning modder."

About "The Ben Heck Show"

"The Ben Heck Show" is a bi-weekly online television series dedicated to the science, art and mindset of system and hardware modders with a global audience of design engineers, students and electronic enthusiasts (e.g., tech geeks). Each episode spotlights Ben's mods of popular electronic devices while educating viewers on the underlying technology powering each of Ben's featured projects, and offering his unique insight regarding hardware modification techniques, tools and design tips.  Sponsored exclusively by element14 and produced by leading Internet TV network Revision3, the show continues to gain support from loyal fans with over 1 million views since its debut in September.

About element14

element14 is the first collaborative community, research portal and store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts. The website provides product data, design tools, technology information and top brand components to seamlessly facilitate the design process; users can consult industry experts and collaborate with peers around the globe. element14 is sponsored by Premier Farnell plc (LSE: pfl), a leader in multi-channel distribution and specialty services for electronic design engineers, trading throughout the Americas (Newark), Europe (Farnell) and Asia-Pacific (element14). The company has group sales of 795.3m pounds Sterling and over 4,100 employees globally.

SOURCE  element14

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element14

CONTACT: Cheryl Seaberg of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2981, cseaberg@walt.com, or Janice Fleisher of element14, +1-773-907-5941, jfleisher@newark.com

Web Site: http://www.element14.com

Klever Kids Launches Their New Clever Kids Clothing Line

http://www.shopkleverkids.com

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Klever Kids announced today the launch of their clever, soft and fun kids clothing line that is fun-fun to wear. Klever Kids is focused on clothing that is easy and fun for kids to put on, and for parents too.  These are unique and clever designs with fun surprises hidden behind snap open pockets, prominent images of lions, tigers and rhinos, and more to come.  They can be matched with either a special vest for kids that is a cross between a zip-up sweater and a vest, allowing the child to zip it down to show off that cool tiger on their tee.

Klever Kids designs, produces and sells clothing that represent that fun and joyful 'parent and kid' lifestyle. This authenticity is evident in the details that make it into each item.  "We are very proud at Klever Kids as we put the fun and comfort into wearing and putting on clothes again for kids and parents," mentioned Emine Sandi, founder, of Klever Kids and a mom, at a recent meeting.

Look for the Klever Kids booth 7952 at ENK Show, Javits Center in New York City on March 6-7-8 or peruse these soft, fun and friendly clothes through their new online shopping experience at http://www.shopkleverkids.com. 

The goal of this website is to provide parents with apparel for youngsters that are of the best quality and style.  We aim to make our site your "go to" place for the outfitting of your youngsters.  We have concentrated on pricing that is attractive as is our styling, quality, and array of choices and colors.  Our mission is to make it fun for kids and parents to put on clothes. 

For more information, please visit us online http://www.shopkleverkids.com or contact us at  1-855-KLEVER-K (553-8375).

    Contact:
    Klever Kids
    (855) 553-8375
    contact@shopkleverkids.com

SOURCE  Klever Kids

Klever Kids

CONTACT: Klever Kids, +1-855-553-8375, contact@shopkleverkids.com

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

Net Savings Link Targets Expansion of Affiliate Links to Provide Greater Brand Name Selections

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Net Savings Link, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CXLT) announced today that the Company, in order to provide an increasing selection of brand name savings choices, has targeted expansion of its affiliate links at its NetSavingsLink.com website.

"With online affiliate links including American Express, Wal-Mart, AT&T & Target, Net Savings Link is positioned to offer tremendous savings choices to virtually every family in America.  Our savings offers now include groceries, dining out, cell phone service, insurance, vacations, banking, credit cards and loans, pets and flowers ... a constantly increasing menu of choices.

U.S. families from any of the 50 states can become members of Net Savings Link today and immediately start cutting their normal retail monthly spending amount by 30 - 60% with just a few simple mouse clicks. 

By increasing electronic savings selections, the average American family will enjoy greater savings on the majority of items on which they spend money.  To keep it simple and user friendly, a Learning Center has been established where every new member is educated on the ease of cutting expenses.   A transaction could be for hundreds of dollars at Wal-Mart or  as simple as a pound of coffee at a local Starbucks.  Affiliate consolidator software tracks each vendor transaction and pays Net Savings Link a commission.   

Affiliate marketing has been around for many years and the process has been well tested.  Our model seeks to leverage the number of savings choices provided simultaneously to every family by providing thousands of vendors, offering money saving deals, all at one site, to provide a one stop shopping & savings experience. 

Net Savings Link will be adding more offers each week from major brand name affiliates so that we cover more of every family's total purchases.  We know we cannot cover every item ... but we are working on it.  We are off to a great start ... putting thousands in savings back in family's pockets where it belongs," said David Saltrelli President & CEO.

The company delivers extensive cost savings benefits to the average US family that are designed to save consumers over $6,000 on average per year on those items on which they are already spending their hard earned money, including groceries, dining out, entertainment, telephone service, debt service, retail shopping, travel, insurance and more. Memberships will be mass marketed in bulk to large organizations, associations, unions, churches, and networks by employing a variety of business to business strategies, each designed to benefit the organization offering the memberships, as well as the organization's network of members, employees or customers, who receive the savings benefits through access to Net Savings Link membership base. As members begin to generate savings benefits from the website, Net Savings Link will simultaneously monetize transactions from shared back end revenues with host organizations, end user membership fees, individual product purchase turnovers, and commissions generated from the vast array of affiliate partners that are digitally connected, who provide substantial discounts to Net Savings Link users.

Statements included in this update that are not historical in nature, are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements may be identified by words including "anticipate," "believe," "intends," "estimates," "expect," and similar expressions. The Company cautions readers that forward-looking statements including, without limitation, those relating to the Company's future business prospects are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, due to factors such as those relating to economic, governmental, technological, and other risks and factors identified from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC.

    Contact:
    Net Savings Link, Inc.
    David Saltrelli, 727-442-2600
    david@netsavingslink.com

SOURCE  Net Savings Link, Inc.

Net Savings Link, Inc.

CONTACT: David Saltrelli, Net Savings Link, Inc., +1-727-442-2600, david@netsavingslink.com

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

Nefsis Introduces New Document & Live Data Sharing Technology to Its Video Conferencing Cloud

SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online services innovator Nefsis® today announced the introduction of new document and live data sharing technology in its global video conferencing cloud. Many video conferencing and online meeting products use a single methodology for all sharing features. Nefsis applies a variety of techniques which results in better image quality and faster response times for online meeting participants. The new technology is available now to all Nefsis customers and trial users. 

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"Video conferencing brings an important human touch to online meetings, but working meetings require interactive collaboration tools for brainstorming, problem solving and more interactivity. That's where these seamlessly integrated collaboration tools come in," said Tom Toperczer, Nefsis Vice President of Marketing. 

Most video conferencing systems use H.239 offering only screen sharing for all data. Nefsis uses one codec for document sharing - such as Microsoft® PowerPoint® and Word files - and another codec for application, desktop and region sharing. When using Nefsis, shared documents are presented to online meeting participants in rich text and clear vector graphic displays, not grainy screen grabs. Document data is sent only once, saving bandwidth and improving response time. While bitmap and raster image data from live desktops is displayed in best-possible, compressed image quality based on real-time bandwidth conditions for each participant.

In addition to image quality and speed, these specialized codecs allow online meeting hosts to grant annotation, keyboard and mouse inputs, and other interactive collaboration tools to any meeting participant, a capability not possible with one-way H.239 screen sharing.

The cloud computing architecture behind Nefsis is a natural framework for managing a variety of codecs. In addition to the codecs just updated, the Nefsis cloud also manages voice over IP (VoIP) audio, traditional teleconference signaling, HD video and specialized codecs such as rich media sharing for playing movie files in a conference. 

About Nefsis

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Nefsis is a technology specialist in video conferencing software and cloud computing online services. The Company's global cloud provides multipoint HD video and advanced collaboration tools to business, government and educational customers in more than 45 countries worldwide. As compared to previous generations of infrastructure hardware solutions such as video routers, MCUs and gateways, the Nefsis cloud-based offering is less expensive, automatically maintained, and easier to expand.

For more information, please visit http://www.nefsis.com or call +1 (858) 715-0970 in the Americas or +44 (0) 870 224 0415 in the UK and Europe.

    MEDIA CONTACT
    Xenia Moore
    Phone: (858) 715-0970
    xmoore@nefsis.com

Nefsis is a registered trademark of Nefsis Corporation. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and all other trademarks mentioned are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Nefsis

Nefsis

CONTACT: Xenia Moore of Nefsis, +1-858-715-0970, xmoore@nefsis.com

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

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: iPad 2 / Synthetic Cannabinoids / Oscar Fashions

March 4, 2011

1. Consumer Behavior: The iPad 2 and Regret

2. Drugs: The Rise of Spice and Other Synthetic Cannabinoids

3. Living: Planning Party Drinks around One Base Liquor Saves Money and Prep Work

4. Shopping: Get an Oscar-Worthy Look for Less with Online Coupons

**1. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: THE IPAD 2 AND REGRET. Michael Tsiros, chair of the marketing department at the University of Miami School of Business Administration, can offer his knowledge on Apple's announcement of the iPad 2 launch. Tsiros is an expert on consumer behavior, including the role of customer satisfaction and regret in decision-making, post-purchase valuation and subsequent behavior, behavioral decision theory, and social and cognitive psychology aspects of marketing: "People get too tied up with these purchasing decisions. There are clusters of people who want to be the first to buy something (early adopters) and those who wait until all of the bugs are worked out and it is safe to jump in (laggards). What we do know from my research is that we are all susceptible to regret and our defense mechanism will protect us regardless of what we choose. If we bought the iPad and the iPad 2 comes out and gets great reviews, we will discount those new features. The same goes if we choose to wait and the new version does not live up to its hype. We are geared to recover quickly and to repair our threatened self-esteem due to poor decision-making. The best thing to do is to just do it, whatever it is. You will be glad you did, whatever you did. And for those who are cursed to regret everything they do or don't do (where their repairing mechanism is faulty), it doesn't matter either. No matter what you do, you will wish you didn't." News Contact: Tracy Simon, tlsimonPR@gmail.com  Phone: +1-267-679-2774

**2. DRUGS: THE RISE OF SPICE AND OTHER SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS. Kathryn Cunningham, Ph.D., director of the Center for Addiction Research at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) at Galveston, is available to discuss the rise of Spice's popularity, associated side effects and challenges to detecting its use: "You have to know what chemical it is you're looking for in a drug test and, unfortunately, we know little about the chemical compounds involved because manufacturers can use dozens of different combinations. While they have the same profile as marijuana, the side effects depend on the dose of synthetic cannabinoids, leading to some brands potentially being a whole lot more potent than marijuana." News Contact: Brianne O'Donnell, brianne.odonnell@gabbe.com  Phone: +1-212-220-4444

**3. LIVING: PLANNING PARTY DRINKS AROUND ONE BASE LIQUOR SAVES MONEY AND PREP WORK. Brian Zachau, competitive-bartending champion and record holder who has been in the business for more than 10 years: "Stocking your in-home bar and knowing how to prepare cocktails for your next party can be a challenge, but there are certain steps to take to make it easier. One great tip is planning a handful of drinks around one base liquor in order to save money and simplify prep work, allowing you to spend more time with your guests. Then you can have small bottles of modifiers that mix well and provide different-tasting drinks." Zachau, who is located in the Minneapolis area, is available to offer more tips on understanding the complexity of bartending, along with unique drink recipes. News Contact: Timothy Mambort, tmambort@peppercom.com  Phone: +1-212-931-6147

**4. SHOPPING: GET AN OSCAR-WORTHY LOOK FOR LESS WITH ONLINE COUPONS. Aaron Mendes, CEO of coupon website Drop Down Deals, is available to discuss savings on high-fashion items, similar to what the celebrities wore on the red carpet this past weekend at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards: "The Oscars is one of Hollywood's biggest nights for fashion. Once the Sandra Bullocks or Mila Kunises of the world walk that red carpet, viewers immediately start searching for replicas of their favorite dress. This year, get the red-carpet look without the designer price by using coupons at online stores such as Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue." Mendes is located in Carlsbad, Calif. Mendes: dropdowndeals@formulapr.com

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ETX Capital Upgrade iPhone App for Technical Analysis

LONDON, March 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     ETX Capital, a leading provider of spread betting
(http://www.etxcapital.co.uk/Spread-Betting/Index.aspx) and CFD trading
(http://www.etxcapital.co.uk/CFD-Trading/Index.aspx), has announced the
release of several new features for their iPhone app. The iPhone app allows
traders to have mobile access to their spread betting and CFD platform, with
live prices on thousands of markets and the ability to open or close trades
at the touch of a button.

    Head of Client Support, Nicholas Dunn, said:

    "We have had a great response to our iPhone app. Our clients like its
simplicity and ease of use.It frees them from their desk and allows them to
manage their account whilst on the move. We have of course listened to their
feedback and are now able to incorporate some fantastic new features."

    The main feature of this release is the inclusion of advanced technical
charts. Nicholas Dunn added:

    "In response to our clients' requests we incorporated the ability to use
several technical analysis indicators such as: Moving Averages (MA),
Bollinger Bands (BB), Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) and
Stochastics. These new features will give our clients a greater level of
functionality. This more advanced charting enables them to take advantage of
every market move."

    The ETX Capital spread betting and CFD trading app is available for free
download now from the App Store:
http://www.etxcapital.co.uk/Market-Tools/IPhone.aspx.

    About ETX Capital

    ETX Capital is a rapidly expanding CFD and Spread Betting provider.
Servicing institutional, high net worth and retail customers we deliver
unrivalled levels of client support from knowledgeable staff and with the
utmost client confidentiality. ETX Capital is emerging as a first choice for
many traders who are seeking a user-friendly trading platform alongside first
class customer service and telephone assistance.

    ETX Capital is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services
Authority (FSA), registration number 124721. Registered address Beaufort
House, 15 St. Botolph Street, LondonEC3A 7DT

    Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of
Apple Inc.

    Notes to Media: For further information on spread betting or CFD Trading
(http://www.etxcapital.co.uk/CFD-Trading/Index.aspx) with ETX Capital
(http://www.etxcapital.co.uk/) please visit http://www.etxcapital.co.uk.


    RISK WARNING: As a small percentage of the total contract value is
required as deposit, your profit or loss can rapidly exceed that deposit.
Seek advice if you do not fully understand the risks. Spread bets and CFDs
carry high risk and are not suitable for everyone.

Source: ETX Capital

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Jim Lanzone Named President of CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive to Acquire Clicker.com

NEW YORK, March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Lanzone, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clicker Media Inc., has been named President of CBS Interactive, it was announced today by Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation.  In this role, Lanzone will oversee all of CBS Interactive's operations worldwide.

"Jim is a dynamic, creative executive who knows the interactive space and its key players," said Moonves.  "Throughout his career, he has proven to be both a leader and an innovator, and now he'll bring both of those skills to help CBS Interactive build on its success.  In these last couple of years, we've grown CBS into a top 10 global Internet property.  I'm confident that with Jim at the helm, we will continue to expand our digital footprint, and capitalize on our scale in this fast-growing marketplace."

At the same time, CBS Interactive has also entered into an agreement to acquire Clicker Media Inc.  Upon closing, Clicker.com will join CBS Interactive's roster of leading Internet properties, including CNET.com, TV.com, CBS.com, CBSSports.com, CBSNews.com and Gamespot.com.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"In just over a year, Jim has created one of the leading navigation and discovery tools for video programming on the Internet," added Moonves.  "Clicker's products and proprietary technologies add firepower to our existing portfolio of entertainment properties, and if we can help grow Clicker to its full potential in the years ahead, the strategic value could be tremendous."

"This is such an incredible opportunity," said Lanzone.  "Leslie and the CBS Interactive team have created an unrivaled arsenal of Internet properties - properties that have unlimited potential for expansion.  I look forward to beginning my new role and working with the team to help lead CBS into the future of online information and entertainment."

Lanzone succeeds Neil Ashe, who served as President of CBS Interactive since the Company acquired CNET Networks, Inc. in June 2008.  Ashe announced in December 2010 that he'd be leaving the Company upon the naming of a successor.

"Neil oversaw one of the smoothest corporate integrations imaginable," said Moonves.  "All of us at CBS wish him the best, and thank him for all he's done to position CBS for continued growth and success."

Launched in November 2009, Clicker is the first comprehensive and structured guide to legal broadcast programming on the Web, indexing more than 1 million online TV shows, movies and videos, from free and paid services alike.  Clicker's proprietary recommendation engine, Clicker Predict, and its social integration with Facebook, bring its 2.5 million monthly users an instantly personalized guide to what's worth watching online.  Clicker was recently named one of the Top 100 Sites of 2010 by PC Magazine, "Top 10 Companies to Watch" in 2011 by Mashable and the #1 technology development in television for 2010 by the Writer's Guild of America. 

Prior to his work at Clicker, Lanzone was the former CEO of Ask.com (formerly Ask Jeeves), a top 10 global Web property acquired by IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI) in 2005.  From 2001 to 2008, Lanzone held various executive roles at Ask ranging from SVP of Product Management, to General Manager of Ask Jeeves U.S., and finally CEO.  He is considered to be one of the executives most responsible for turning around Ask Jeeves prior to its sale to IAC, and establishing Ask as an innovation leader.  After leaving Ask, Lanzone joined Redpoint Ventures as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and raised $8 million to develop Clicker in October 2008.  Jim was recently named one of Forbes Magazine's "Names You Need to Know in 2011."  Lanzone holds a B.A. from UCLA and a J.D./M.B.A. from Emory University.

About CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive is the premier online content network for information and entertainment.  Its brands dive deep into the things people care most about across news, sports, entertainment, technology and business.  Leading properties include CNET, CBS.com, Gamespot.com, CBSSports.com, BNet, CBSNews.com, TV.com and much more.  With hundreds of millions of unique visitors from around the world each month, CBS Interactive is a global top 10 web property and the largest premium content network online.

SOURCE  CBS

CBS

CONTACT: Gil Schwartz, CBS, +1-212-975-2121, gdschwartz@cbs.com or Dana McClintock, CBS, +1-212-975-1077, dlmcclintock@cbs.com

Philips Shows New Approach and Advances in Clinical Collaboration at European Congress of Radiology 2011, to Drive Innovation and Efficiency

VIENNA, March 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - Philips' Imaging 2.0 Concept Brings Together a Host of New Technology
Introductions and Greater Partnership With Radiologists in Mind

    At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2011, Royal Philips
Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is ushering in a new era in radiology
science with Imaging 2.0, a concept fueled by integration of technology,
clinician and patient. Showcasing its commitment to pioneering innovative,
cost-effective solutions, Philips is highlighting technologies that focus
specifically on the patient, in addition to advanced networking tools that
facilitate greater collaboration between radiologists and referring
physicians. The result is more efficient workflow and greater patient focus.

    The Imaging 2.0 concept is poised to address a dilemma that exists in
healthcare today: more consumers are demanding quality healthcare, yet there
is less money to treat them. Based on feedback from clinicians, Philips'
approach to this dilemma is to enable enhanced and smarter collaboration
through advanced technology with the hope of better patient outcomes and
lower costs for the healthcare system.

    "Just as Web 2.0 redefined the way people connect, share and use the
Internet, Imaging 2.0 represents a new world of possibilities for radiology
science. It is about integration and collaboration, and new levels of patient
focus and safety that can help clinicians achieve what was unimaginable just
a few short years ago," said Michele Lesieur, Senior Vice-President of
Philips Imaging Systems. "With Philips, the radiologist can now integrate
information from various sources to make a confident diagnosis and discuss it
with all the clinical partners on the case - putting the radiologist at the
center of clinical decision-making. This kind of collaboration and
integration combined with major advancements in patient safety and comfort,
all packaged to provide an excellent economic advantage for the radiologist,
has triggered the next revolution in imaging: Imaging 2.0."

    New product introductions showcase pioneering, innovative and cost-
effective solutions for radiology

   
    - Ingenuity TF PET/MR*: Philips recently received CE marking for the
      industry's first commercially available whole body PET/MR imaging
      system, the Ingenuity TF PET/MR*. This new system, launched as the
      first new Philips modality in ten years, integrates the molecular
      imaging capabilities of PET (positron emission tomography) with the
      superior soft tissue contrast of MR (magnetic resonance) to image
      disease cells as they proliferate in soft tissue. Since the Ingenuity
      TF PET and MR scanners are placed only three meters apart and the
      patient table rotates to allow the patient to be scanned by each
      modality, the system can also acquire separate PET and MR images.
      Clinicians anticipate using the Ingenuity TF PET/MR to screen patients
      at high-risk for heart disease to ultimately treat diseased cells prior
      to the formation of dangerous coronary plaques. The system may also be
      used to scan patients to detect tumor formation/recurrence.

    - Ingenuity CT: a new CT (computed tomography) platform that puts the
      patient first by offering up to 80 percent less dose while maintaining
      diagnostic image quality and improving spatial resolution. The
      Ingenuity CT system is designed to provide equivalent diagnostic image
      quality with the same look as full-dose images at a fraction of the
      dose, while its technological capabilities allow for detailed
      visualization of bones to assist with more accurate diagnosis.

    - Ingenuity TF PET/CT: a premium hybrid imaging system combining PET
      (positron emission tomography) and CT to conduct studies in oncology
      imaging, cardiac perfusion and diagnostic CT. The Ingenuity TF PET/CT
      system is an example of smart integration that includes all of the
      benefits of the Ingenuity CT platform, including dose-reduction
      technologies.

    - Philips Ingenia*: the first-ever digital broadband magnetic resonance
      imaging (MRI) solution. Driven by Philips' commitment to developing
      innovative patient care solutions, Ingenia MR delivers exceptional
      image clarity, scanning efficiency and scalability. In order to
      visualize detailed structures within the human body, MRI orchestrates
      the application of radio frequency (RF), audio frequency and static
      magnetic fields, the strength of which is measured in Tesla (T) units.

    - IntelliSpace Portal: a new multimodality, multivendor workstation that,
      for the first time, uses advanced networking capabilities to facilitate
      collaboration between radiologists and referring clinicians anytime,
      anywhere no matter the modality or vendor, ultimately helping to speed
      clinical diagnosis.

    - iU22 xMATRIX Ultrasound: a new ultrasound system that allows clinicians
      to create two full-resolution images simultaneously, capturing twice as
      much clinical information in the same amount of time without moving,
      turning or rotating the transducer. Clinical trials have shown that the
      solution speeds workflow thus enhancing economic value, in addition to
      improving perception of anatomy, helping clinicians to make more
      informed clinical care decisions.

    - MobileDiagnost wDR: previewed at RSNA in 2010, attracting a great deal
      of attention from within the industry and the media alike, this
      innovative system will be shown as a 'work in progress'. MobileDiagnost
      wDR is being designed to offer the superb quality and efficiency of a
      Philips' premium digital radiography suite packed into a flexible
      mobile X-ray system. It is being developed with the same wireless
      portable detector, user interface and image processing that are already
      successfully in use with Philips DigitalDiagnost at hundreds of
      customer sites worldwide. By bringing those components and features
      together into a mobile system, Philips MobileDiagnost wDR is being
      designed for the demanding requirements of diverse applications.

    - Philips Media Distribution Center (MDC) Enterprise PACS R2.3: Philips
      is showcasing a new Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
      at ECR 2011 in Vienna, Austria, specifically designed to meet the needs
      of markets and segments that require a scalable value proposition. The
      Philips Media Distribution Center (MDC) Enterprise PACS R2.3
      facilitates the dissemination of diagnostic imaging beyond the
      radiology department, enabling web-based access both throughout the
      hospital and remotely. The system delivers an easy-to-use, simple-to-
      install image management system, which is both more flexible and less
      costly to purchase and run than conventional PACS. The MDC PACS
      solution will be initially available in selected European and Latin
      American markets and the Far East, with a view of expanding to other
      markets in the coming years.

    - Sonalleve MR-HIFU*: Philips announced today the availability of new
      therapy applications for its Sonalleve MR-HIFU therapy platform,
      specifically for the palliative pain treatment of bone metastases.
      (Note: Sonalleve MR-HIFU is not available in North America). Philips
      also announced today the installation of the first investigational
      MR-HIFU system specifically designed to treat lesions in the female
      breast, at the University Medical Center in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
      The Sonalleve MR-HIFU therapy platform was initially launched at last
      year's European Congress of Radiology (ECR) to offer a non-invasive
      alternative to traditional surgical treatments for uterine fibroids in
      women, by combining magnetic resonance (MR) imaging with high-intensity
      focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy. This treatment technique means that
      discomfort for the patient is kept to a minimum.

    Philips' innovation recognised by major awards

   
    - Philips is showcasing the IntelliSpace Portal, based on the Extended
      "Top 20 Brilliance Workspace which was ranked #1 by KLAS in its 2008 
      and 2010 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services" for
      Advanced Visualization. KLAS, an independent research firm specializing
      in monitoring and reporting performance of healthcare information
      technology vendors, announced that the Philips Brilliance Workspace was
      the category leader in Advanced Visualization. The IntelliSpace Portal
      provides a multi-function workstation and networking capabilities that
      referring clinicians to exchange data across differing work systems,
      allows radiologists and improving communication and speeding up the
      diagnosis process for patients. The Award is voted for by customers and
      peers, and recognizes Philips work in developing integrated care
      solutions within advanced visualization.

    - Philips were today announced as recipients of the Exhibit Europe Award
      at the 2011 European Congress of Radiology. The Award - presented to
      Peter Reimer, Vice President Marketing, Imaging Systems, Philips
      Healthcare, by the ECR Congress President, Professor Yves Menu,
      Chairman of the Department of Radiology at the Saint Antoine Hospital
      and Professor of Radiology at the University Pierre and Marie Curie
      (Paris VI), and Peter Baierl, ECR Executive Director - is a recognition
      of the world-class learning experience Philips has created and
      delivered through their exhibit at the ECR. The scientific and
      educational exhibits were judged with regard to their scientific
      content, educational value, originality and visual impression.

    You can visit us at ECR 2011 in the Philips booth, # 102 in hall A,
located at the Austria Center, Vienna, or visit http://www.philips.com/media

    About Royal Philips Electronics

    Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a
diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's
lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle
and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric
solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of
"sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs
119,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 25.4
billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care
and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting
applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and
pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and
grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is
located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

Source: Philips

For media inquiries, please contact: Philips Healthcare, Sabine van Deursen, Philips Healthcare Communications, Tel: +31(0)40-2785-093, E-mail: sabine.van.deursen@philips.com

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Teams with Groupon for Talladega Promotion

HICKORY, N.C., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DJRT), a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, today announced that they have entered into an agreement with Groupon and will be offering Groupon's 120,000 Alabama subscribers an opportunity to experience the thrill of navigating the Talladega Superspeedway in a NASCAR style race car at a deep discount. In September, Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure announced it had been named the exclusive stock car driving school of the Talladega Superspeedway. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/CL59413LOGO )

Commenting on the announcement, CEO Tim Shannon said, "We're impressed with Groupon's effectiveness at bringing exposure and new business to a wide range of companies throughout America. We're pleased to team with Groupon to create this special opportunity for Groupon's Birmingham subscribers by offering a one-time opportunity to experience this heart pounding, adrenalin rush at an incredibly affordable price.  Additionally, Groupon pass holders will be offered an opportunity to upgrade into more extensive driving packages."

"We'll soon be releasing our annual report confirming that 2010 marked the return of the company to full net profitability.  We view the Groupon campaign as a cost effective way to boost revenues and profits while expanding our customer base and building goodwill.  It's a win-win situation for us and the Alabama community."

About Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure

The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure offers racing fans the opportunity to race an authentic race car on a major racetrack.  Our racing "adventurers" enjoy a life-defining experience.  They receive vital training from top racing instructors, wear real racing suits and safety gear, and pilot a race car that was once driven by one of the racing greats. Hand signals from the instructor teach you to race like the pros.  We surpasses "follow-the-leader" approaches and teach guests to race like NASCAR drivers, find the line, draft, and pass for optimum fun. Our 100% safety record and numerous celebrity endorsements testify to the excitement and unforgettable thrill of our racing adventure.  Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure's website can be found at http://www.RacingAdventure.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements contained in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and projections about future events, based on the information currently available to it.  The forward-looking statements contained in this press release may also include statements relating to Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure's anticipated financial performance, business prospects, new developments, strategies and similar matters.  Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure disclaims any obligation to update any of its forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.

For additional information contact:  Tim Shannon 1-888-467-2231

SOURCE  Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc.

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Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc.

CONTACT: Tim Shannon, Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc., +1-888-467-2231

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

Jackson Hewitt® Launches New Social Media Sweepstakes and Contest with More Than $25,000 in Total Cash Prizes

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To help inject added excitement into this year's tax season, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(®) today launched two social media initiatives: the "Jackson Hewitt's Got My Back"* photo sweepstakes and the "Win Win with the Big Check"** video contest.  Consumers can enter one or both promotions between now and April 15, 2011, for a chance to win a $1,000 weekly cash prize through "Jackson Hewitt's Got My Back," or $20,000 in total cash prizes through "Win Win with the Big Check."

"Win Win with the Big Check" Video Contest

Brought to consumers by Jackson Hewitt Online, the "Win Win with the Big Check" video contest encourages contestants to print out a downloadable "Win Win" image (found at Jackson Hewitt's "Big Check" Facebook page), and then videotape themselves creatively passing that "Win Win" image along to another person.  Once contestants upload their videos to Jackson Hewitt's "Big Check" Facebook page, site visitors can vote on their favorite submission based on creativity and originality. The 20 most popular videos will be reviewed by a panel of judges comprised of Jackson Hewitt employees, who will select a winner to receive $10,000 for the winning video, and $10,000 for an additional person designated by the winning video entrant.

"Jackson Hewitt's Got My Back" Photo Sweepstakes

To enter the "Jackson Hewitt's Got My Back" photo sweepstakes, contestants must take a picture in front of any non-Walmart-based Jackson Hewitt location around the country, and then upload that image to Jackson Hewitt's Facebook page, tweet it to Jackson Hewitt on Twitter, or upload the image to http://www.JacksonHewitt.com/sweepstakes. Weekly winners will be randomly chosen (one entry per week from all valid entries) to win a $1,000 cash prize.  Jackson Hewitt will also create an online interactive map, posted on JacksonHewitt.com/sweepstakes and its Facebook page, which will allow site visitors to view all entries.

"We wanted to energize consumers in a creative and fun way that encourages them to interact with Jackson Hewitt both online and off," said David Koroghlian, director of interactive marketing, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. "We know that millions of consumers use their annual tax refunds to pay off debts like credit cards, school loans and mortgage payments, or to help their families and others.  These contests celebrate both online creativity and human interactions, while also providing ways to win some extra money to pay debts, have fun or help others.  We can't wait to see the images and videos that consumers create and submit."

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.

Based in Parsippany, N.J., Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) is an industry leading provider of full service individual federal and state income tax preparation, with franchised and company-owned office locations throughout the United States.  Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(® )also offers an online tax preparation product at http://www.jacksonhewittonline.com.  For more information, or to locate the Jackson Hewitt(®) office nearest to you, visit http://www.jacksonhewitt.com or call 1-800-234-1040.  Jackson Hewitt can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  Ends April 15, 2011.  To enter and for Official Rules, visit http://www.jacksonhewitt.com/sweepstakes.

** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  Ends April 15, 2011.  To enter and for Official Rules, visit http://www.winabigcheck.com

    Media Contacts:
    Michael J. LaCosta                        Melissa Connerton
    Director of Public Relations              CooperKatz & Company
    Jackson Hewitt                            917-595-3039
    973-630-0680                              mconnerton@cooperkatz.com
    michael.lacosta@jtax.com

SOURCE  Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.

CONTACT: Michael J. LaCosta, Director of Public Relations, Jackson Hewitt, +1-973-630-0680, michael.lacosta@jtax.com; or Melissa Connerton, CooperKatz & Company, +1-917-595-3039, mconnerton@cooperkatz.com

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

First Commons Bank Launches Online Applications, Social Media Outreach - and Expands Customer Services

NEWTON, Mass., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- First Commons Bank, N.A., is expanding its portfolio of customer services to include a new Online Application Service, called Online Concierge, and a presence on social media networks Facebook and LinkedIn.

First Commons Bank began operations on July 22, 2009 to serve businesses and individuals in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, and eastern Massachusetts. As of Dec. 31, 2010, the bank had over $110 million in assets and had surpassed the asset size of more than 2,900, or 38%, of all FDIC-Insured banks in the U.S. -- after just six quarters of operations.

"First Commons Bank's new Online Application Service, at our website, http://www.firstcommonsbank.com, allows both existing and new customers anywhere, anytime access to open a new personal or business deposit account or even apply for a business loan," said Tony Nuzzo, First Commons Bank Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

"In addition, we have expanded our Social Media outreach with the creation of profiles on two of the world's leading Social Media networks -- Facebook and LinkedIn -- providing easy-to-find location and contact information as well as up-to-date news, features, and even photos of the Bank and our community activities," he said.

"The introduction of our Online Application Service and our new presence on Facebook and LinkedIn directly reflects our continuing dedication to merge the latest banking technologies with a personal touch to make banking convenient, simple, and sensible for our customers," Nuzzo said.

Find First Commons Bank on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/firstcommonsbank and on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-commons-bank-newton-centre-ma.

About First Commons Bank

First Commons Bank, N.A., a nationally chartered, FDIC-insured, full-service community bank, is dedicated to serving the banking needs of small to midsized businesses as well as individuals in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, and eastern Massachusetts. First Commons Bank combines the industry's most advanced technology with a highly experienced, onsite management team to provide clients with superior, personalized service and the highest-quality banking experience. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, online banking, ATM/debit cards, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, home equity loans, residential and commercial mortgages, consumer and business loans, and cash management services. Of note: Tony Nuzzo, Chairman, President, and CEO, was named Financial Services Executive of the Year in the prestigious 2010 American Business Awards. First Commons Bank (http://www.firstcommonsbank.com) is headquartered at 718 Beacon Street in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. A new branch is planned to open in Wellesley, Massachusetts, in 2011. Find First Commons Bank on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/firstcommonsbank and on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-commons-bank-newton-centre-ma.

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First Commons Bank

CONTACT: Press, Don Goncalves, Tiziani Whitmyre, Inc., +1-781-793-9380, dgoncalves@tizinc.com; or Company, Tony Nuzzo of First Commons Bank, +1-617-243-4410

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

Verizon Wireless and Lextech Labs Offer Mobile Video Surveillance Solution Over 3G and 4G

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and LISLE, Ill., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Lextech Labs today announced a business service agreement that will enable users of Lextech Labs' iRa C3 product to view live and recorded video surveillance feeds on smartphones and tablets running on the Verizon Wireless 3G and 4G Networks.  With the ability of extending video surveillance to a mobile device, supervision professionals are able to view video practically anywhere, anytime without having to be in a security control room or a specialized surveillance vehicle.

Lextech's C3 unlocks the full potential of video surveillance by distributing real-time video for entities that need to act and make instant decisions, including police, security teams, building management and field workers, in virtually any situation that requires real-time monitoring.

Recent upgrades to the C3 product line include the ability to view recorded and live video in a split-screen format.  C3 has a built-in capability to optimize the delivery of video over the Verizon Wireless 3G and 4G networks.

"Running on Verizon Wireless' reliable network, Lextech's C3 gives our customers, such as federal, state and local authorities, the ability to look around corners through buildings and onto rooftops, by providing the access to control and view the video from an IP camera with a Verizon Wireless smartphone or tablet regardless of their physical location," said Bryan Schromsky, associate director, Federal Government Data Solutions for Verizon Wireless.  "This virtual capability improves safety and knowledge of a situation in order to make decisions smarter and faster than ever before."

"By entering into this agreement with Verizon Wireless, our joint customers can realize the full potential of their video surveillance to improve their business operations," said Alex Bratton, chief executive officer, Lextech Labs.  "Combining the technology built into our application and the Verizon Wireless newly launched 4G LTE network, customers can be assured that their video is truly delivered in real time with virtually no latency, allowing for critical, split-second decision making in any situation when it matters most."

For more information about Verizon Wireless' products and services for business customers, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/business.  More information on Lextech Labs can be found at http://www.lextechlabs.com.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About Lextech Labs

Lextech Labs is a provider of mobile solutions allowing video to be instantly delivered to mobile devices.  The company was a winner in the Best New Technology Product of the Year category of the 2010 Edison Awards and the 2010 Chicago Innovation Award.  Lextech Labs' products include the C3 application for Apple and BlackBerry platforms and computer web browsers. The company's customers include federal agencies, law enforcement, universities and convention centers.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Paul Macchia, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-3019, Paul.Macchia@verizonwireless.com; or Shannon Bradley, Lextech Labs, +1-630-445-1327, Shannon.bradley@lextechlabs.com

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

Midas Medici Completes Acquisition of Consonus Technologies, Inc.

Combined Entity to Benefit from Complementary Business Units at the Intersection of Energy and Technology

NEW YORK, March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc. ("Midas") (OTC Bulletin Board: MMED), a leading provider of consulting and market data to the utility industry, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Consonus Technologies, Inc. ("Consonus"), a leading provider of energy-efficient data center solutions, pursuant to its definitive merger agreement entered into in May of 2010.  On February 28, 2011 Consonus officially merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Midas in an all-stock transaction. Consonus shareholders received an aggregate of 4,963,939 shares of Midas common stock in connection with the merger.

The merger with Midas marks a strategic operational shift for the Consonus brand, which has adopted a service centered, location agnostic focus rather than a localized bricks and mortar, balance sheet intensive business. Consonus will be able to benefit from cross business opportunities with Midas' existing brand and subsidiary, UtiliPoint® International, Inc. ("UtiliPoint"), which has been a trusted source of insight in the energy and utilities industries for over 75 years. The combined company will be a strong green IT company in the fields of virtualization, cloud computing and data management, as well as Smart Grid solutions.

"The successful completion of the Consonus acquisition is a milestone event," stated Nana Baffour, CEO and Co-Founder of Midas, as well as CEO of UtiliPoint and Executive Chairman of Consonus. "The merger transforms Midas into an organization with a focus on both green IT and Smart Grid solutions to over 750 customers throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, as well as Asia, South America and Africa. Utilizing both our Consonus and UtiliPoint brands, Midas will be able to expand its service and product offerings and capitalize on the utility industry as well as accelerate our virtualization and cloud computing offerings."

Johnson Kachidza, President and CFO of Midas, commented, "This merger will benefit both Midas and Consonus shareholders as the combined company will have a significantly larger investor base which we expect to provide better access to capital markets. Midas is now well positioned to capitalize on opportunities at the intersection of energy and technology."

As it becomes an integral part of Midas, the Consonus brand will remain committed to its core business of data center infrastructure solutions and managed services (including, but not limited to: data protection, disaster recovery, virtualization, cloud computing, etc.), which underpin the company's recurring revenue model. These services will be complemented by green hosting and delivery of energy efficient IT infrastructure and consulting services by leveraging the existing relationships and expertise of Midas' UtiliPoint brand. Over the past year, Consonus has worked with UtiliPoint and taken a proactive focus on energy efficiency. The acquisition brings together the energy service offerings of the UtiliPoint brand with the core virtualization and cloud computing offerings of the Consonus brand.

"The financial benefits of the merger and the strong reputations of all companies in their respective domains will facilitate both domestic and international expansion, advance the Consonus brand's core mission, and strengthen our combined offerings as a whole," commented Mr. Baffour. "As the merger reinforces our core competencies and increases our competitive stance in the marketplace, we look forward to relaying our latest development to our loyal shareholders and prospective investors."

As it becomes an integral part of Midas, the Consonus brand will continue to work with customers to optimize their IT and data center investments,   within the three data center environments - customer owned, co-location, and cloud-based.  These solutions address customer business needs and are built on foundation of key technology partners that include HP, NetApp, Symantec, Oracle, VMware, and Hitachi.   With over 20 years of industry expertise, the dedication to serving the customer is evident in the level of service provided by the Consonus brand and which will remain the core initiative under Midas Medici -- single-source accountability, multi-vendor support, and award-winning service.

Conference Call:

Subsequent to today's release, a conference call to discuss Midas' acquisition of Consonus is scheduled for Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:00am EST.

The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 877-407-8033 when calling within the United States or 201-689-8033 when calling internationally.  Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call. There will be a playback available until March 28, 2011.  To listen to the playback dial 877-660-6853 when calling within the United States or 201-612-7415 when calling internationally and use account number: 286 in conjunction with replay ID number: 368629.

The conference call will be simultaneously webcast and available at: http://www.trilogy-capital.com/autoir/mmed_autoir.html.

About Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc.

Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MMED) is a green IT company that supplies mid-sized and select enterprises and institutions with leading-edge IT solutions in the fields of virtualization, cloud computing and data management, as well as working with utilities and other institutions to transform the electric grid through digital technologies.  Across its Consonus and UtiliPoint brands, Midas works with its customers by optimizing IT and data center investments, cutting energy usage and preventing data loss, all while maximizing productivity.  Through a management team with decades of experience, Midas is positioning itself to take advantage of the high-growth IT industry through its unique specialized services at the intersection of energy and technology. 

For more information, please visit Midas Medici on the web at: http://www.midasmedici.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding: the Company's business and operations; business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

    Company Contact:

    Johnson Kachidza
    Chief Financial Officer
    212-792-0920

    Investor Contact:

    Trilogy Capital Partners
    Darren Minton, President
    Toll-free: 800-592-6067
    info@trilogy-capital.com

SOURCE  Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc.

Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Johnson Kachidza, Chief Financial Officer of Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc., +1-212-792-0920; or Investor Contact: Trilogy Capital Partners: Darren Minton, President, Toll-free: +1-800-592-6067, info@trilogy-capital.com

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

New Trimble TSC3 Controller Makes Construction Operations Easier

Powerful New Controller Provides More Jobsite Control and Field Connectivity to Construction Supervisors, Foremen, Grade Checkers and Site Engineers

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced the Trimble® TSC3 handheld controller for construction--a powerful and rugged addition to the portfolio of controllers for heavy and highway contractors. With built-in GPS, 3G, Wi-Fi and a 5 megapixel digital camera, construction professionals can stay connected and be equipped with accurate positioning, digital design information and the ability to locate, measure and record information anywhere on the construction site with just one device.

The TSC3 is a key component of the Trimble Connected Site(TM) portfolio of productivity-enhancing solutions that streamline site measurement and stakeout operations for highways, small and large commercial sites, landfills, waste disposal facilities, tunnels, railway construction and mines. To withstand these harsh construction environments, the TSC3 features a large 4.2 inch, sunlight-readable touch screen display, ruggedized bumpers and long battery life. The controller is shock, dust and water resistant for durability.

GPS Navigator, Wireless Communications, and Camera in One Unit

The new TSC3 controller features onboard GPS, wireless communications and a digital camera, combining the benefits of multiple handheld devices into a single unit.

    --  With built-in GPS, the TSC3 controller can be used for standalone
        navigation and measurement purposes. Bluetooth® and optional radio
        capabilities allow the controller to be used with Trimble Site
        Positioning Systems, GNSS or total stations, where the highest accuracy
        is required.
    --  Integrated communications, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a cellular
        modem, keep data flowing between field instruments, job crews and other
        stakeholders--for instant connections to the office and clients. The
        integrated 3G modem also can provide instant access to the Internet for
        receiving base station corrections as well as emailing and synching
        files with the Connected Community.
    --  The 5 megapixel digital camera makes it easy to collect site information
        and visually record site conditions for documentation and quality
        control. No extra devices or batteries are required, and images are
        automatically geotagged and associated with measured points for easy
        identification.

These advanced capabilities and communications incorporated into one handheld allow contractors to realize significant savings by eliminating the time and cost of physically driving data updates to and from the field. Engineers can send design changes or work orders to contractors and crews in the field. The contractor can transfer progress reports, on-site problems, and as-built data back to the office on completion of on-site operations. Site issues and completed work can be photographed and sent back to the office overlaid on the site map -- making it easier for managers to make instant decisions regarding remedial work.

Using the two-way data capability reduces delays and rework associated with using outdated information and synching data only at the end of the workday. Reducing delays and rework increases the likelihood that projects will finish on time and under budget.

The Trimble TSC3 controller is available now through Trimble's worldwide SITECH® Technology Dealer channel and the Heavy and Highway Construction Distribution Channel.

About Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division

Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division is a leading innovator of productivity solutions for the heavy and highway contractor. Trimble's solutions leverage a variety of technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS), construction lasers, total stations, wireless data communications, the Internet, and application software. As part of the Trimble Connected Site strategy, these solutions provide a high-level of process and workflow integration from the design phase through to the finished project--delivering significant improvements in productivity throughout the construction lifecycle.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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

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SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: Investors, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com or Media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble

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

History Repeats in 2011

ADELAIDE, Australia, March 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    History is now being re-enacted on-line. In 1836 nine ships set sail from
England to establish a new colony on the southern shores of Australia. This
was to become the Province of South Australia. It was a unique departure from
the previous penal settlement model. For the first time all of the passengers
were free settlers looking to begin new lives in a far away land.

    175 years later, History South Australia invites you to relive those
amazing journeys across thousands of miles of ocean, as the passengers and
crew make the journey of a lifetime. In the process you will gain a real
insight into the adventures and perils of long sea voyages in the age of
sail.

    Bound for South Australia is a digital re-enactment of those nine voyages
made between February and December 1836. The story is told in the words of
those on board, from captains' logs, letters and diaries of passengers.
Brought together for the very first time, these sources combine to produce
real life accounts of these British pioneers - their hopes and fears, their
excitement at the adventure, and their moments of terror as they encountered
the awesome power of the ocean in their tiny vessels. In weekly episodes
subscribers and visitors will meet the people, and hear about their
experiences.

    History South Australia Chief Executive Margaret Anderson said 'It has
been tremendously exciting to bring these accounts together for the first
time and to get to know these early British pioneers. Reading these letters
and diaries is a bit like eavesdropping on peoples' lives in the past. By the
end of the voyages they are like our families. We like some more than others,
but in the end we really care about what happens to them'. Not all of them
made it to the other side of the world and when they did it was not quite
what they expected.

    Passage onboard the fleet is open to everyone. The journey can be joined
at http://www.boundforsouthaustralia.net.au . Weekly entries will be posted
on the website, or subscribers can receive email updates and notifications of
new posts, or follow the action on a twitter feed.

    The voyage can be joined now, and runs until 28 December 2011.

    What Bound for South Australia website.

    Where Head to the website: http://www.boundforsouthaustralia.net.au

    When Sailing now until 28 December 2011

   
    Media Contact: Kym Cheek,
                   Marketing Manager,
                   email kcheek@history.sa.gov.au

Source: History South Australia

Kym Cheek, Marketing Manager, kcheek@history.sa.gov.au

Redwood Collaborative Media Introduces Contact Center Association

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Redwood Collaborative Media today announced the launch of Contact Center Association. The new association offers a full complement of benefits that combine traditional professional association benefits and a new highly interactive website at http://www.contactcenterassociation.com. The association is the result of initiatives introduced by a management team that has vast experience managing successful associations.

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As part of the launch, Contact Center Association has announced their first conference, Contact Center Conference & Expo 2011 (http://www.contactcenter2011.com), which will be held March 21-24 in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland. Attendees will learn strategies to address the fast-moving evolution of the contact center industry, giving them the competitive edge to advance their career. The association has also selected four sites for the launch of their regional training events, the first of which will be held in New York City May 2-6. In addition to the website, the conference and the training events, the new association will also publish a bimonthly industry magazine, Inbound, in both print and digital formats. 

The management team at Redwood Collaborative Media leveraged the input of the community through the engagement of a program board selected from the contact center community. "It is our goal to design and develop Contact Center Association's offerings to not only attract but also engage a comprehensive community focused on the needs of contact center professionals," stated Peggy Libbey, President and CEO. "By encouraging professionals to interact with one another to share their knowledge and experience, this new association will enhance not only the credibility of the professional but also the industry as a whole and will ultimately result in improved customer experiences for the organization."

About Contact Center Association

Contact Center Association serves the global contact center community, providing professionals with news and information, training, professional development and networking opportunities. Contact Center Association is a Redwood Collaborative Media community. For more information, visit http://www.contactcenterassociation.com

About Redwood Collaborative Media

Redwood Collaborative Media creates highly interactive, dynamic platforms for sharing knowledge, insights, and resources, and is dedicated to building deep relationships through its professional communities. The company's mission is to empower these communities through high quality content and information, education and training, knowledge-sharing and targeted online and face-to-face networking opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.redwoodcollaborative.com.

SOURCE  Redwood Collaborative Media

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Redwood Collaborative Media

CONTACT: Contact Center Association, +1-719-476-0289, or toll free, 1-877-535-0707

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