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Novell and IBM Deliver DB2 Software for SUSE Gallery and SUSE Studio Customers

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Novell today announced DB2, IBM's highly successful database software, is now available as an easy-to-use online download on SUSE® Gallery and as an adaptable template within SUSE Studio(TM). Today's announcement builds on Novell's momentum to deliver software appliances across a range of IBM software, including WebSphere, Lotus and Smart Business, all powered by SUSE Linux Enterprise.

DB2 is the first IBM software available for download from SUSE Gallery, an online showcase where users can browse, download and publish software appliances and cloud-based applications. The DB2 template is also available within Novell's appliance-building tool SUSE Studio, which greatly simplifies the process of creating an appliance based on DB2 database software. As a result, ISVs have the choice of downloading DB2 as a software appliance from SUSE Gallery and using it immediately, or using SUSE Studio to customize the database image to fit their specific needs.

"Businesses are looking for new ways to quickly build and deploy software applications in support of growth initiatives," said Boris Bialek, director, IBM Information Management Technology Ecosystem. "The availability of IBM DB2 software as a SUSE Linux Enterprise appliance provides our joint customers with more flexibility to deploy these applications using any combination of on-premise and cloud computing environments."

In addition to offering DB2 as part of the SUSE Appliance Program, Novell is also announcing new ways to access IBM information management technologies including:

    --  SUSE-powered IBM Smart Analytics Systems - Available now, the IBM Smart
        Analytics System 1050 and IBM Smart Analytics System 2050 are
        cost-effective solutions for the midmarket and departments looking to
        quickly deploy analytics capabilities on a powerful warehousing
        foundation.
    --  IBM Information Management in the Amazon Cloud - Customers can run many
        of the proven IBM platform technologies including IBM DB2 and Informix
        database software on Amazon EC2. These offerings are now available on
        the newest version of the industry's most interoperable platform for
        mission-critical computing, SUSE Linux Enterprise 11.

"As the first to market with Linux-based Information Management software appliances, Novell and IBM are delivering solutions that help organizations accelerate service delivery by embracing virtualization and cloud computing," said Markus Rex, senior vice president and general manager of Open Platform Solutions at Novell. "Through our latest collaboration and release of the IBM DB2 appliance and template, there are now more ways than ever to access IBM Information Management solutions from on-premise environments to the cloud."

About the SUSE Appliance Program

Since its launch in July 2009, Novell has had overwhelming support from IBM and other market leaders for the SUSE Appliance Program - the first, complete, end-to-end solution that enables ISVs to rapidly build, update, configure and go to market with fully supported software and virtual appliances. Built on the SUSE Linux Enterprise platform, the SUSE Appliance Program is transforming the way ISVs package and distribute software offerings, enabling them to quickly deliver existing applications to physical, virtual and cloud computing environments, reduce sales cycles and pursue new market opportunities. Available online and on-premise, SUSE Studio is an innovative tool for creating, testing and deploying software appliances. SUSE Studio has more than 110,000 registered users who have built more than 650,000 appliances.

Availability

The IBM DB2 certified appliance is now available within SUSE Gallery at http://susegallery.com/a/CT44P8/db2-express-c-972-sles11-sp1-64-bit or http://susegallery.com/a/CT44P8/db2-express-c-972-sles11-sp1-32-bit.

The template for IBM DB2 is available now within SUSE Studio Online at http://susestudio.com/templates.

For more information about the SUSE Appliance Program visit http://www.novell.com/appliances. For a full range of SUSE Linux Enterprise appliances with IBM visit http://www.novell.com/ibm/appliance.

About Novell

Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL), a leader in intelligent workload management, through WorkloadIQ(TM), helps organizations securely deliver and manage computing services across physical, virtual and cloud computing environments. We help customers reduce the cost, complexity, and risk associated with their IT systems through our solutions for identity and security, systems management, collaboration and Linux-based operating platforms. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com.

Copyright © 2011 Novell, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Novell, the Novell logo, the N logo and SUSE are registered trademarks, and WorkloadIQ and SUSE Studio are trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.  All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Novell, Inc.

Novell, Inc.

CONTACT: Charlotte Betterley of Novell, +1-781-464-8253, cbetterley@novell.com; or Erica Burns of PAN Communications, +1-978-474-1900, novell@pancomm.com, for Novell, Inc.

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

VimpelCom Welcomes Egan-Jones Recommendation To Support The Combination With Wind Telecom S.p.A.

AMSTERDAM and NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VimpelCom Ltd. ("VimpelCom" or the "Company") (NYSE: VIP) today announced that Egan-Jones Proxy Services, a leading independent proxy advisory firm, recommends that VimpelCom shareholders vote "FOR" approval of the issuance of VimpelCom common shares and convertible preferred shares and the increase of VimpelCom's authorized share capital needed to complete the combination of VimpelCom and Wind Telecom S.p.A. ("Wind Telecom").

In its report dated February 27, 2011, Egan-Jones stated that its review "centered on the strategic, corporate governance and financial aspects of the proposed transaction" and that it "views the proposed transaction to be a desirable approach in maximizing shareholder value."

The Egan-Jones recommendation follows an equally favorable recommendation from Glass Lewis. VimpelCom has received positive "FOR" recommendations from two out of the three proxy advisory firms. The positive Egan-Jones recommendation provides further confirmation that the expansion of the Company's growth platform is strategically compelling and financially attractive, which is consistent with the view of VimpelCom's independent directors who have recommended that shareholders vote in favor of the combination with Wind Telecom at the Special General Meeting of VimpelCom.

The Special General Meeting of VimpelCom is scheduled to take place on March 17, 2011 to approve the issuance of up to 325,639,827 VimpelCom common shares and 305,000,000 convertible preferred shares and the increase of VimpelCom's authorized share capital needed to complete the combination with Wind Telecom.

VimpelCom's Supervisory Board and Management Board recommend shareholders to vote "FOR" the proposals by signing, dating and returning the WHITE voting card received from the Company.

Shareholders who need assistance or have questions about the voting process should call VimpelCom's proxy solicitor, D.F. King & Co., Inc., toll-free in North America at +1 800 431 9645, toll-free in Continental Europe at 00800 5464 5464, +44 207 920 9700 from other locations, or call collect at +1 212 269 5550.

About VimpelCom

VimpelCom Ltd. consists of telecommunications operators providing voice and data services through a range of wireless, fixed and broadband technologies. The VimpelCom Ltd. group is headquartered in Amsterdam and has operations in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikstan, Georgia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam and Cambodia, covering territory with a total population of about 345 million. VimpelCom Ltd. operating companies provide services under the "Beeline" and "Kyivstar" brands. VimpelCom Ltd.'s ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "VIP".

About WIND TELECOM S.p.A. (formerly Weather Investments S.p.A.)

WIND TELECOM S.p.A. is a leading international telecommunications company offering mobile, fixed, Internet and international communication services.  WIND TELECOM S.p.A. owns 100% of Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. and 51.7% of Orascom Telecom Holding SAE, which in turn operates GSM networks in Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Pakistan, North Korea, and in Canada through its indirect equity ownership in Globalive Wireless. WIND TELECOM S.p.A., through its subsidiaries, is currently serving 117 million subscribers worldwide and is the entry point of choice for both technically advanced attractive markets and high-growth under-penetrated emerging markets.

About Egan-Jones Proxy Services

Egan-Jones provides research, recommendations and voting services for domestic and foreign proxy proposals offered in annual subscriptions priced according to the number of securities covered. Each proxy proposal is carefully weighed to understand its impact on overall shareholder value, and for Taft-Hartley clients to ensure that the rights and interests of labor are respected. Egan-Jones also fully understands the key characteristics of effective corporate governance and the cumulative benefits to a company whose management is able to preserve these values. Egan-Jones is uniquely positioned with the proven analytical savvy and real time experience required to unravel even the most complicated proxy voting issues. Equally important, Egan-Jones Proxy Services is completely independent. In order to safeguard the integrity of its recommendations, Egan-Jones does not sell consulting services to management or board members regarding any proxy related issues.

Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements

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

SOURCE  VimpelCom Ltd.

VimpelCom Ltd.

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

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

Key Qualification: Nanotechnology

KREMS, Austria, February 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - A New Interdisciplinary Course Provides Specialised Knowledge Greatly
in Demand

    Nanotechnology is one of the key technologies of the 21st century. It is
already of immense significance in medicine as well as industry. Together
with the Vienna University of Technology and the University of Natural
Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna, Danube University Krems has
developed a postgraduate Master's program in nanobiosciences and nanomedicine
which imparts interdisciplinary and practice-oriented knowledge in this
sub-speciality. The course will start in the autumn of 2011.

    Three universities are contributing their specialised knowledge to the
outstanding and modular organized part-time "MSc NanoBiosciences &
NanoMedicine". Danube University's networking with the Vienna University of
Technology and the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences
Vienna has made it possible to develop a unique curriculum. The Master's
programme will address interdisciplinary requirements and opportunities in
the field of nanotechnology. "Nanosciences possess an enormous potential as
regards medicine, the economy and society at large. We want to prepare
experts for their forthcoming tasks by providing an integrative concept of
teaching and research, at the same time promoting the creation of innovative
jobs," says one of the co-founders, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dieter Falkenhagen of
Danube University Krems.

    Curriculum and Target group

    In addition to imparting basic knowledge in the fields of biophysics,
biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and molecular biology, the course will
encompass revolutionary approaches in tumour therapy, tissue and organ
substitution, drug delivery systems, the biotolerability of materials, sensor
technology and the use of nanoanalytical methods. Also the risks of
nanotechnology will be discussed and reviewed critically. This six-semester
Master's program addresses executives, researchers, developers and
decision-makers in the fields of natural and engineering sciences,
particularly biology, the pharmaceutical industry, and medicine.

    For more information click: http://www.nanobiomed.at

   
    Contact:
   
    Sabine Siebenhandl
    Danube University Krems
    Tel.:+43(0)2732/893-2635
    sabine.siebenhandl@donau-uni.ac.at

    http://www.donau-uni.ac.at

Source: Danube University Krems

Contact: Sabine Siebenhandl, Danube University Krems, Tel.:+43(0)2732/893-2635, sabine.siebenhandl@donau-uni.ac.at

Online Auto Insurance News Wraps Up Feb. News Developments

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coverage prices resumed their slow upward trend and state legislators across the country advanced a slew of legislation related to car insurance this month. The following summary sheet wraps up a few of February's most significant auto insurance news developments reported on at News.OnlineAutoInsurance.com:

    --  The latest Consumer Price Index report indicated that the month-to-month
        dip in premiums seen in December may have only been a one-off. Data
        published on http://www.bls.gov/ showed prices for coverage climbing
        one-fifth of 1 percent last month. Policy prices in January 2011 were
        reportedly 4.5 percent higher than in January 2010.
    --  The Wisconsin State Senate voted to rollback increases made in 2009 to
        the state-mandated minimum levels of coverage. Voting on the measure was
        delayed in the Assembly.
    --  While Wisconsin legislators considered slicing the minimum amounts of
        liability coverage required of drivers, lawmakers in Nebraska and
        Illinois pushed bills to beef up the minimums in their states.
        Nebraska's bill would double the required minimums there, while
        Illinois' would increase minimums by more than 500 percent.
    --  Legislatures in Oklahoma, Minnesota and Montana are all considering
        bills that would institute "no pay, no play" laws in their states that
        would bar uninsured motorists from collecting for pain and suffering
        damages in the event of an accident.
    --  Groups are pushing for no-fault insurance reform in both Florida and New
        York. New York Senator James Seward introduced a bill in his state that
        would fortify the system against abuse. The Property Casualty Insurers
        Association of America called his bill "a comprehensive package" of
        "necessary reforms."
    --  Progressive's "Flo" advertising icon beat out the Most Interesting Man
        in the World, the Old Spice Guy, the Budweiser Clydesdales and others to
        rank No. 1 in an Entertainment Weekly poll that pitted marketing mascots
        against each other.
    --  Allstate launched a recruiting blitz for agency owners and sales
        professionals in six state markets. The policy provider said its goal is
        to recruit 338 agency owners and at least 175 sales professionals in six
        state markets in 2011, with cash incentives offered in some states for
        successful agency owner referrals.

To read the articles about these and the latest in auto insurance news developments, readers can go to http://news.onlineautoinsurance.com/ where visitors will find the only site on the Web devoted to publishing nothing but the latest newsworthy developments in the U.S. car coverage industry.

SOURCE  Online Auto Insurance, LLC

Online Auto Insurance, LLC

CONTACT: Ben Zitney of Online Auto Insurance, LLC, +1-909-784-2471, ben@onlineautoinsurance.com

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

DynamicOps Secures $11 Million in Venture Funding, Expands Executive Team with Technology Industry Veterans

Embarks on Aggressive Plan to Meet Skyrocketing Demand for DynamicOps Cloud Automation Solution

BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DynamicOps, leading provider of private cloud automation software, today announced that it has closed $11 million in venture funding.  The Series B round was led by Sierra Ventures. Next World Capital participated, joining Credit Suisse's Next II venture group in ownership. The company also added industry veterans Les Yetton and Paul Silver to its executive team, and Mark Fernandes to its board of directors.

These announcements follow on the heels of a record 2010, in which DynamicOps reported 200% year-over-year revenue growth and a 115% increase in new customers, while 75% of its existing customers expanded their implementations. The company attributes this growth to tremendous demand for its private cloud automation solutions. According to IDC, the market for private cloud solutions is expected to rise from $2.6 billion in 2009 to $5.7 billion in 2014.(1) The rapid adoption of virtualization technology is driving demand for private, as well as public, cloud solutions, forcing IT organizations to reassess how they control, monitor, provision and optimize  resources.

"Economic volatility combined with increasingly complex technology infrastructure have created the perfect storm for private cloud computing. After speaking with many enterprises--including DynamicOps customers that are leaders in the financial services and technology industries--we validated that DynamicOps is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the tremendous pent-up demand for more efficient provisioning and management of IT resources. We're excited to help them address this enormous opportunity," said Mark Fernandes, Managing Director of Sierra Ventures.

"DynamicOps' understanding of the challenges customers face and its ability to deliver exactly what they require is evident in the growth the company has already achieved. And by broadening its accomplished executive team with industry veterans who have helped build ground-breaking companies, we're confident that DynamicOps will realize even greater success in the coming years," said Craig Hanson, Partner, Next World Capital.

"We believe wholeheartedly that delivering products that automate private and public cloud management will help enterprises achieve the agility needed to compete and thrive. We're pleased that such well-respected investment firms have chosen to support our efforts, validating the strength of our vision, solutions and newly expanded executive team," said Rich Krueger, CEO of DynamicOps. "I'm thrilled that Les and Paul have chosen to join DynamicOps and that Mark is joining our board. Les' experience in growing and establishing market leadership for new companies, plus Paul's track record in accelerating international adoption and revenue growth, and Mark's insights from years of helping companies achieve their potential, will be invaluable as DynamicOps moves into the next phase of growth."

Expanded Executive Team

With the help of its expanded executive team, DynamicOps will use the capital from its B round to fund global sales, marketing and development of its private cloud automation solutions.

Les Yetton, Chief Marketing Officer, DynamicOps

As Chief Marketing Officer, Les is responsible for facilitating DynamicOps growth and market leadership, directing product management, product marketing and marketing communications.  Les has over 25 years of experience leading and building companies in emerging, high-growth markets.  Prior to DynamicOps, Les was CEO of Neocleus, producer of type 1 client-hypervisor technology, which was acquired by Intel under his leadership.  Before Neocleus, he held executive roles at Desktone, which introduced the concept of cloud-hosted virtual desktops, and Softricity, which pioneered application virtualization and was acquired by Microsoft.

Paul Silver, VP of Sales, Europe, DynamicOps

Paul brings more than 25 years of experience in expanding high-tech  businesses to international markets to the newly created role of VP of Sales, Europe at DynamicOps. He is responsible for the direction and management of all sales, business development operations and channel strategies in Europe. Recently, Paul was Vice President of EMEA for EqualLogic, a storage solution vendor. In this role, he successfully established EqualLogic in Europe and played a major part in the company's growth, which ultimately led to its acquisition by Dell. Prior to EqualLogic, Paul was general manager of EMEA for Intransa and, before that, he was CEO of Avanti Europe.

Mark Fernandes, Managing Director of Sierra Ventures

Mark joins DynamicOps' board of directors. He is Managing Director of Sierra Ventures focused on software investments, and has served on the boards of companies including Sourcefire, Opalis Software and Frontbridge Technologies (both acquired by Microsoft), and Net6 (acquired by Citrix).  Earlier in his career, Mark worked in equity research at Robertson Stephens and Merrill Lynch. He began his career in product management at Seagate Technology and Cisco Systems.

About Sierra Ventures

Sierra Ventures was founded in 1982. It has invested more than $1.5 billion in helping grow more than 200 successful technology companies in geographies ranging from North America and Europe to China and India.  Sierra Ventures invests in every stage of a company's lifecycle, from seed to growth. http://www.sierraventures.com

About Next World Capital

Next World Capital is an international venture capital and growth equity firm, investing in growth-stage companies in the U.S. and Europe.  Next World Capital has a longstanding, strong heritage in Europe and utilizes its strategic insight and connections in both the U.S. and Europe to build value for its companies.  Next World Capital has offices in San Francisco, CA and Brussels, Belgium.  http://www.nextworldcap.com

About DynamicOps

DynamicOps solutions transform the way cloud and virtual desktop infrastructure environments are managed so that organizations can quickly respond to and capitalize on market changes.  The DynamicOps Cloud Automation Center (DCAC) platform provides automated delivery and management of on-demand IT services, enabling enterprise orchestration of service delivery in private and public clouds. Global 1000 organizations rely on the DCAC platform to significantly improve business agility and flexibility in managing IT resources, while allowing IT to maintain governance and control and reduce operational costs. The company is privately held and based in Burlington, MA. http://www.dynamicops.com.

(1) IDC-Press Release, "Cloud Computing to Drive $6.4 Billion in Server Hardware Spending by 2014, According to IDC", Doc.# prUS22440510, July 30, 2010

SOURCE  DynamicOps

DynamicOps

CONTACT: Sue Myers, +1-978-369-6336, Sue.Myers@DynamicOps.com

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

Hanvon Leads the Trend of New-Generation Consumer Electronics Products

HANOVER, Germany, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd., the world's leading e-reader manufacturer and also the world's leading handwriting recognition, OCR and biometric identification technology supplier and a new-generation consumer electronics pilot, will bring its full-line products to attend CeBIT2011 in Hanover, Germany (Hanvon booth No. A11-20-1/Hall 17). Its major product lines, including e-book readers, graphics tablet and display, tablet PC, will be exhibited on this fair, hoping to make use of the world's top ICT fair to introduce Hanvon's technologies and products into the international market once again and also to create more opportunities for the global ICT industry to contact and know Hanvon and to display Hanvon's determination to march into the global digital reading market.

Hanvon has its own R&D team and manufacturing plants. It not only has complete control over its core technologies but also can fully master the manufacturing process and quality control of its products. With years of accumulated profound technologies and outstanding R&D capabilities, Hanvon has become a bright star in the intelligent identification field. Its R&D efforts and new-generation consumer electronics products have attracted heavy attention from the world.

The world's first large-screen 200dpi high-resolution e-book reader and the world's first large-screen color-screen e-book reader, will debut on CeBIT2011. They each have a 9.7-inch E INK screen, supporting WIFI, 3G wireless Internet access, and have powerful supporting reading functions, network capabilities and business office software. So, they can achieve perfect, high-quality paperless office and reading. They can be manipulated smoothly and conveniently with a Hanvon electromagnetic pen. Combined with a Hanvon third-generation pressure sensitive electromagnetic pen, they can allow users to comment, modify and excerpt articles on them conveniently and thus completely achieve paperless reading and more accurate and fluent writing.

Hanvon Sentip (one of the Pen Display) is a specialty of industry applications. The Hanvon booth on CeBIT2011 will fully show you that Sentip integrated with educational software can be used as a solution for school education. This set of teaching aids will greatly promote the application and development of Sentip in Germany's education field.

On CeBIT 2011, Hanvon will display the above 6 product lines, hoping to become an Internet-based integrated high-tech enterprise through R&D, product manufacturing, channel sales, content integration and service innovation.

About Hanvon

Hanvon Technology Co. Ltd., founded in 1998, is a world leading company in intelligent pattern recognition technology and a professional provider in the design and development of Handwriting Recognition, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and Biometric Recognition related products, such as E-book reader, Graphics Tablets & Displays, ERT and Biometric Solution (Face ID). Hanvon's professional and highly skilled team members are committed to providing efficient pattern recognition solutions and delivering quality services to clients. For more information, please visit http://www.hanvon.com.

    Contact Person
    Wendy Hua  Tel: +86-10-82786679  Fax: +86-10-82786617  Email:
     huajia@hanwang.com.cn
    Sophy Tang  Tel: +86-10-82786651  Fax: +86-10-82786617  Email:
     tangzhe@hanwang.com.cn

SOURCE  Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd.

Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Wendy Hua, +86-10-82786679, or fax, +86-10-82786617, or huajia@hanwang.com.cn; or Sophy Tang, +86-10-82786651, or fax, +86-10-82786617, or tangzhe@hanwang.com.cn, both of Hanvon

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

Extreme Networks Expands Network Vision for the Mobile World

Company enables a Quality User Experience across the network, connecting people and machines from converged campus edge to cloud

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ENTERPRISE CONNECT -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced its vision for network mobility in the enterprise that reduces infrastructure and operational complexity and creates a network capable of providing pervasive, predictable access, powerful awareness and control for IT. Extreme Networks unveiled its vision and will be showcasing its enterprise network mobility solutions this week at the Enterprise Connect trade show, at booth #1017, Feb. 28-Mar. 3rd, at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Expectations of the network have changed. With explosive growth in mobility driven by increasing diversity in the number and breadth of tablets, smartphones and media expected to continue, the burden on IT continues to increase. The network has to converge into a single platform that simplifies the user experience, automates tasks for IT, and enables the expansion and diversification of services.

Mobility is no longer relegated to the portability of devices connected to a wireless network. Mobility today means that the network must orchestrate the movement of people, machines and content connecting to it, while adding intelligence to events, policies and business processes.

"Extreme Networks' vision addresses the expectations of CIOs in tackling mobility in the network as part of what we label the Anywhere Networking Revolution," said Zeus Kerravala, senior vice president and distinguished research fellow at the Yankee Group.  "Extreme Networks has traditionally delivered mission critical connectivity, and for the mobile world, its' vision raises the bar for organizations to transition from disparate network infrastructures and begin to embrace the exciting future of mobility, creating a fluid enterprise from the converged edge to the data center and cloud."

"Extreme Networks solutions are geared for the new mobile world by helping to eliminate inconsistencies, meeting the expectation of users however they connect, while also maintaining our firm commitment to best-of-breed networking," said Oscar Rodriguez, president and CEO of Extreme Networks.  "From the campus network to the cloud, our extensibility and features delivered with ExtremeXOS® help elevate network mobility to create a connected world of people and machines, where a seamless, high quality experience is the norm."

The transition to network infrastructure serving the new mobile world will occur in a phased approach.  Early phases deliver a converged wired and wireless enterprise edge, providing heightened awareness and control of individual users, devices and Virtual Machines (VMs).  Subsequent phases extend that seamless user experience with intelligence and control from the network, into the cloud, and on to the 3G/4G mobile infrastructure.

At the heart of the Extreme Networks vision for the mobile future is ExtremeXOS, an extensible modular operating system that is consistent across the network and data center. ExtremeXOS enables customized service layers via its open API, and capability to deliver user awareness, automation, and network prioritization.

"Using Extreme's open network architecture, based on ExtremeXOS and its intelligent APIs, our staff have developed and deployed a custom network monitoring and host tracking tool that has more than doubled the performance of the previous tool, thus speeding up information gathering and reducing network and switch overhead," said Mark Cockshoot, Assistant Director of IT for Reading University, based in the United Kingdom.

Extreme Networks open network solution helps reset the traditional definition of network mobility - moving away from disparate overlay networks that may not be aligned to respond to the challenge that mobility presents. The company enables IT to deliver a higher quality user experience through:

    --  Open APIs- Extreme Networks InSite Software Development Kit (SDK)
        enables customization of the network based on an extensible XML language
        and open APIs.
    --  Identity Manager- As a user connects, appropriate controls and service
        policies can be automatically applied to activities and communications
        from that user based on location and identity
    --  Universal Port - Network administrators can leverage a suite of
        ExtremeXOS-based automation tools that can dynamically manage connected
        devices for converged communications, power management, network
        security, and wireless
    --  XNV(TM)- As a VM moves around the data center, the network can track and
        enforce settings to stay with it

Visit the Enterprise Solutions page to learn more about Extreme Networks Enterprise Mobility Solutions.

About Extreme Networks, Inc.

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

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

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

SOURCE  Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks, Inc.

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

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

New Smartphone App Supports Digital Detox

Reboot Encourages Taking a Break from Technology March 4-5 on "National Day of Unplugging"

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology users can now "check out" of the Internet with the Sabbath Manifesto, a new smartphone app intended to spur a massive movement away from technology on the National Day of Unplugging (NDU), March 4-5, 2011.

The free Sabbath Manifesto application is available for the iPhone, Android, Blackberry and other smartphones. Users can download and install the app by texting REBOOT to 738674 or visiting http://www.sabbathmanifesto.org/unplug. The application allows users to post a Twitter and Facebook message announcing when they are "unplugging" from their digital communities. Users can also sign up for text messages to remind them to unplug.

The application is available from Reboot, a non-profit organization that aims to reinvent Jewish rituals and traditions. Reboot also developed the NDU to encourage young, hyper-connected, and frequently frantic people of all backgrounds to return to the values inherent in a modern day of rest: reconnecting with family, friends and the world around them. The NDU runs for the 25 hours from sundown Friday, March 4, to sundown, Saturday, March 5.

"No program we have ever launched has had as much resonance with a mass audience as the National Day of Unplugging," said Lou Cove, executive director at Reboot. "People are craving a discrete, sanctioned moment in time to unplug from technology. They are seeking permission to disconnect without fear of missing an urgent work email or a breaking news story, and to return to what's most essential in their lives: community, meaning and belonging."

The Sabbath Manifesto app uses technology to shut down technology. When users "sign in to sign out," they can create their own post or choose from a variety of messages to push out to their family, friends and followers. Messages include "Checking out for the Sabbath. If you see me texting or tweeting, call me on it!"; "Digital detox on the way. I'm checking out now" and "I just checked out for the National Day of Unplugging!"

The first NDU in March 2010 reached tens of millions of people internationally and resonated with people of all backgrounds, from Catholic to Buddhist and Muslim.

"The NDU offers a needed respite," said Dr. Hilarie Cash, co-founder of the ReSTART rehabilitation camp for internet addicts in Fall City, Wash. "When people take a break it gives them that reminder of what it is like to live in the world, to be around people and not be constantly distracted."

AOL's 2010 study on email usage found that 47 percent of respondents are hooked on email, 59 percent check email in the bathroom and 60 percent check email on vacation. Kids are also constantly connected: A 2010 Nielsen study found that teenagers are sending or receiving an average of 3,339 texts a month.

The NDU, rooted in the tradition of the Sabbath, is guided by Reboot's Sabbath Manifesto, an ongoing project that encourages people to slow down their lives by embracing its 10 principles once a week: Avoid Technology; Connect With Loved Ones; Nurture Your Health; Get Outside; Avoid Commerce; Light Candles; Drink Wine; Eat Bread; Find Silence; Give Back.

The Sabbath Manifesto was created to be entirely open to individual adaptation and interpretation. Reboot's new smartphone app prompts users to enter 10 of their own principles to develop a modern, personal interpretation of a day of rest that can be shared broadly.

The Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York, the Jewish Museum in New York, the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles and the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia are offering special deals for the 2011 NDU to those who tuck their phones into a special cell phone sleeping bag when they walk in the door. VolunteerMatch.org, the Web's most popular volunteering network, is highlighting service opportunities to encourage NDU participants to "Unplug and Give Back" with one of its 75,000 participating nonprofit organizations.

One Happy Camper, a program of the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), is sponsoring the NUD. FJC is the only public organization dedicated solely to the support and advancement of nonprofit Jewish overnight camps. Additional funding is being provided by the Koret Foundation.

About Reboot

Founded in 2002, Reboot is a growing network of young thought-leaders and tastemakers who work toward a common goal: to "reboot" the culture, rituals, and traditions we've inherited and make them vital and resonant for a new generation of Jews. Together with Reboot, this group has been responsible for producing some of the most influential and innovative Jewish books, films, music, web sites and large-scale public events of the 21st Century. Visit http://www.rebooters.net for more information.

SOURCE  Reboot

Reboot

CONTACT: Tanya Schevitz, Reboot communications: +1-415-322-0981, Tanya@rebooters.net

Web Site: http://rebooters.net

Taking XBRL to the Next Level - Snappy Reports Acquires Zephyr Financial Technologies

Snappy Reports Acquires Zephyr Financial Technologies in Another XBRL Software Deal.

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Snappy Reports announced today that it has acquired Zephyr Financial Technologies in a private transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The merger integrates all intellectual property pertaining to Zephyrs front-end analytic engine with Snappy Report's back-end XBRL conversion, filing and reporting platform.

Zephyr's CEO and Founder Bryan Feinberg has been appointed CEO of the merged company, which will continue to operate as Snappy Reports. Peter Boritz from Snappy Reports will continue to lead the technology development as CTO and Chief Architect. The company plans to ramp up support via the opening of a NY Office. "We want to be accessible and support any integration at the highest level. Peter has designed a Killer Platform and the market opportunity is substantial. Snappy Reports is one of the richest and most complete XBRL products on the market today. We are right at the front line of the expanding XBRL filing market. It is our vision to build out a world-class company with a suite of best of class products," commented Bryan. "Our DNA is in the Code".

"The opportunity is beginning to scale and fully validates the long tail development cycle of XBRL tagging and access technology. We are talking about a Scaling $2B+ Market. Our product has a tremendous amount of intelligence under the hood. It's very smart." Both Snappy and Zephyr have been working together for the past 3 years in the joint development of XBRL based technologies.

About Snappy Reports: A leader in XBRL reporting solutions, Snappy Reports is a powerful SAAS based enterprise platform for high throughput applications for financial, government, and publicly traded entities.

    Company contact information:
    Bryan Feinberg
    Snappy Reports XBRL
    +1 551 574 2169
    Bryan@snappyreports.com
    http://www.SnappyReports.com

SOURCE  Snappy Reports

Snappy Reports

CONTACT: Bryan Feinberg, Snappy Reports XBRL, +1-551-574-2169, Bryan@snappyreports.com

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

Verizon Unveils One of the Industry's First Cloud-Based Unified Communications and Collaboration Offerings With a Mobile UC Client

Innovative Capabilities Help Businesses and Government Agencies Enhance Productivity and Workforce Mobility

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With today's workforce becoming more global and mobile, the need for employees to remain connected to corporate resources and to each other has never been greater.  To help meet this need, Verizon is introducing innovative capabilities that enhance and advance unified communications and collaboration solutions for businesses and government agencies.

The new capabilities are:

    --  Unified Communications & Collaboration-as-a-Service, one of the
        industry's first cloud-based commercial UC&C offerings.  It enables
        businesses and government agencies to facilitate enterprise adoption of
        UC&C in a fixed or mobile environment, with predictable per-seat
        pricing.  New capabilities include seamless call transfers from fixed to
        mobile phones and the use of "presence" technology, such as instant
        messaging, to initiate audio, Web and intra-company video conference
        calls, both in and out of the office.
    --  Mobile UC Client, which is designed to extend business telephony
        solutions to mobile handsets. It is available with a docking station
        that enables workers to replace their traditional desk phone with a
        single mobile device that can access advanced UC&C features, whether
        workers are in or away the office.

"We're putting our leadership in cloud, UC&C and mobility to work for our customers," said Farooq Muzaffar, vice president of enterprise network and communications solutions with Verizon. "It's all part of our 'everything-as-a-service' strategy to help our customers achieve better business outcomes by making information and collaboration available virtually anywhere, anytime."

The new offerings, available to U.S. customers this spring, will be able to work together to deliver a comprehensive cloud-based UC&C solution, or they can be purchased separately to meet specific business requirements.  Visitors to the Enterprise Connect Show, taking place this week in Orlando, Fla., will be able to view demonstrations of Verizon's new Unified Communications-as-a-Service offering, featuring the Mobile UC client, which has been named a finalist in the Best of Enterprise Connect competition at the trade show.

Cloud-Based UC&C Takes Flight

Verizon Unified Communications & Collaboration-as-a-Service combines popular applications from the Cisco Hosted Collaboration Solution within Verizon's high-IQ network and data center infrastructure to quickly and cost-effectively provide UC&C capabilities to multiple employees across an enterprise.  Since the dedicated enterprise applications reside in the cloud, organizations can activate employee subscriptions to some or all of the available services, as needed, and pay for the services on a per-user basis.

The state of West Virginia is among the first customers to test-drive an early version of the solution, helping Verizon to determine the specifications for the version that will be commercially available.

According to Eric Schoch, Cisco's group director, Voice Technology Group, "Through the Cisco Hosted Collaboration Solution, Cisco is enabling Verizon to provide cloud-based solutions that offer unmatched levels of deployment flexibility without compromising capabilities.  By working with Verizon, we're able to help them quickly and cost-effectively offer comprehensive unified communications and collaboration solutions to their customers."

Later this year, Verizon will roll out a hybrid offering - also based on a per-seat subscription model -- for customers that still require a fully dedicated environment and want both a cloud- and premises-based solution.   A December 2010 Gartner report, "UC 'in the Cloud' and On-Premises: Examples of Hybrid Solutions," notes, "Many enterprise planners think of cloud and on-premises options as mutually exclusive; however, increasingly, enterprises are deploying elements of a UC solution functionality as a blended hybrid of these two options."

UC&C to Go

Verizon's Mobile UC Client solution provides a fixed and mobile, single-device solution, and offers a variety of features including single reach and voice mail numbers.  In addition, the other new offering, Unified Communications-as-a-Service, can be accessed on a variety of smart phones and tablet devices from other providers to support a wide range of business requirements.

Verizon also offers a suite of Managed Mobility solutions and professional consulting services to help customers develop and employ the best strategy and path to UC&C and mobility for their specific organization. Specifically, Verizon can assist enterprises in the transformation from their current environment, and support integration with existing capabilities in addition to customization.

Verizon is a global leader in driving better business outcomes for mid-sized and large enterprises and government agencies.  Verizon combines integrated communications and IT solutions and professional services expertise with high-IQ global IP and mobility networks to enable businesses to securely access information, share content and communicate.  Verizon is rapidly transforming to a cloud-based "everything-as-a-service" delivery model that will put the power of enterprise-grade solutions within the reach of every business.  Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Maria Montenegro, +1-703-886-6063, Maria.montenegro@verizon.com, or Debi Lewis, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

U.S. Army Launches iPhone Application and Mobile Website for Army Strong Stories Blogging Platform

Mobile Program Enables Every Army Soldier to Blog Anytime, Anywhere

FORT KNOX, Ky., Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Army Accessions Command today launched an iPhone application and a mobile website as part of its Army Strong Stories blogging and storytelling platform.

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As a natural extension of the Army's ongoing commitment to engage potential recruits via social media channels, the Army Strong Stories iPhone app and mobile website offer portable access to site content, while also enabling users to share their own Army Strong story, post comments, and learn more about Army service and the breadth of careers available.

With a recent Nielsen research report projecting that one out of every two Americans will own a smartphone by the end of 2011, mobile adoption is also expected to increase among Soldiers as the Army expands its smartphone test pilot program throughout the nation. Furthermore, with more than 600 Soldier bloggers now participating on Army Strong Stories, mobile connectivity remains a high priority for Soldiers looking to stay in communication with their units, bases, fellow Soldiers, and friends and family members and the U.S. Army's mobile program will facilitate always-on connectivity.

"It is to the great advantage of the U.S. Army to keep current and equip our Soldiers with the latest technology to ensure they continue to share authentic stories about their daily lives in the Army," said Lt. Gen. Benjamin Freakley, commanding general of U.S. Army Accessions Command. "The Army Strong Stories iPhone app and mobile website reinforce the Army's ongoing commitment to embracing social media and new technology."

Specific features for the Army Strong Stories iPhone application and mobile website include:

    --  Ability to upload written content, photos and videos
    --  Access to information about the Army, which can easily be shared with
        prospects or anyone interested in learning more about Army service
    --  Connections to http://www.goarmy.com (the official website for U.S. Army
        Recruiting), http://www.army.mil (the official website for the U.S. Army)

The iPhone application is now available as a free download in the Apple App Store at http://bit.ly/armystrongapp. The mobile website is compatible with the following platforms: iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Android, and webOS and is accessible at m.armystrongstories.com.

Mobile access is just one way the Army is leveraging social media channels to help potential recruits make informed decisions when considering military service. U.S. Army Recruiting currently has more than 76,000 Facebook fans, more than 1,100 Twitter followers, more than 92,000 MySpace fans, and more than 45,000 YouTube channel views.

The U.S. Army Accessions Command (USAAC), a subordinate command of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, meets the human resource needs of the Army by transforming volunteers into officers, warrant officers, and enlisted Soldiers.  In providing the force, the 20,730 men and women of Accessions Command prepare these future Soldiers and leaders for their initial military training. Commanded by Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, USAAC is located at Fort Knox, Ky.

SOURCE  U.S. Army Accessions Command

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U.S. Army Accessions Command

CONTACT: Karissa Sams, McCann Worldgroup, +1-206-576-5542, ksams@webershandwick.com

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

ClearOne Unveils New Chat Speakerphones for Microsoft Lync and Skype at Industry Conference on Enterprise Communications

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearOne® (http://www.clearone.com Nasdaq: CLRO), a global communications and entertainment solutions company, today unveiled its two latest USB speakerphones designed for personal desktop use in organizations using Microsoft Lync or Skype for audio conferencing via Windows personal computers. In Orlando for the opening the Enterprise Connect industry conference, ClearOne introduced the CHAT® 70-U (for Lync) and CHAT® 60-U (for Skype), both featuring integrated call controls, including an end-call button, on the device.  The new models are also equipped with propriety ClearOne technologies enabling natural conversation without the clipping, echo, noise or tinny sound many people associate with speakerphone use.

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Both new CHAT speakerphones, created expressly for VoIP applications using PCs or Unified Communications software, are designed for ease of use and superior voice quality.  They feature raised, push-button controls for speaker volume, mute, and call hook and include a blue LED, which lights when a call is in progress.  Just slightly larger than a typical computer mouse, the CHAT 70-U and CHAT 60-U incorporate ClearOne's HDConference® technologies, which provide acoustic echo cancellation, noise cancellation, and automatic audio level control, all critical to allowing natural, free-flowing conversation and producing clear, rich sound quality.

"These new CHATs deliver corporate-quality audio and ease of control for common call features, and they plug-n-play with Windows PCs used in an enterprise or stand-alone setting," said ClearOne's Larry McCauley, Director of Product Line Management for Unified Communications. "With CHAT, users can answer and end calls without even interrupting their screen saver," he said.

McCauley said the new two CHAT units are USB-powered and require no external power connection.  While specifically designed for Lync or Skype use, they also enhance the audio for other PC and web-based conferencing solutions.   Both models will be available at the beginning of Q2 2011.  The CHAT 70-U (for Lync) is priced at $159.99; the CHAT 60-U (for Skype) is priced at $149.99.

    Contacts:
    Richard Roher                             Mary Mathis
    Roher Public Relations                    ClearOne
    914-741-2256                              801-303-3582
    clearone@roherpr.com                      mary.mathis@clearone.com

http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=509&to=ea&s=0

SOURCE  ClearOne

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ClearOne

CONTACT: Richard Roher, Richard Roher, +1-914-741-2256, clearone@roherpr.com or Mary Mathis, ClearOne, +1-801-303-3582, mary.mathis@clearone.com

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

McDonald's® 'Shakes Things Up' With New McCafe Shakes® and the Return of the Shamrock Shake

From March 1-17 Customers can Purchase a Shamrock Shake or Check -In on Foursquare to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®)

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's® Restaurants announced plans to "shake things up" with the introduction of the McCafe Shake, which are currently available in restaurants and will change the way customers experience the traditional menu item. The McCafe Shake will feature the three classic milkshake flavors (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry) in a clear McCafe cup, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. (The announcement comes in conjunction with the return of the Shamrock Shake, which will be available to customers in stores March 1-31, with a portion of the proceeds from each Shamrock Shake sale benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®).)

To celebrate the McCafe Shake and the return of the Shamrock Shake, McDonald's will hold a McCafe Shake "Social" Fundraiser from March 1-17. During the fundraiser, customers can check-in on foursquare at any restaurant in the Philadelphia Region and send their check-in to Twitter with a @McDPhilly mention. For every check-in received, McDonald's will donate $1 to RMHC. Each customer who participates in the "social" fundraiser will receive a "Be Our Guest" coupon for a free McCafe Shake. Customers can also purchase a Shamrock Shake in the restaurants to make a donation.

"We are excited to introduce customers to the new McCafe Shake experience through our 'Social' fundraiser," said John Durante, president, McDonald's Restaurants of the Philadelphia Region Owner/Operator Association. "We are also encouraging our customers start checking-in on foursquare to support this terrific cause."

Social responsibility has been a fundamental part of McDonald's business for more than 50 years. With a shared history that dates back to McDonald's support in the creation of the first Ronald McDonald House in 1974 here in Philadelphia, McDonald's has supported RMHC and its mission to improve the health and well-being of children around the world. McDonald's also supports in-restaurant donation boxes to benefit RMHC. Demonstrating how every penny adds up, last year McDonald's customers raised nearly $20 million nationwide for RMHC through the in-restaurant donation boxes.

About McDonald's

McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. There are nearly 300 McDonald's restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Region.  For more information on McDonald's visit http://www.mcdonalds.com or log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants. Visit http://www.mcstate.com for local restaurant, career and program information.  Follow us on Twitter @McDPhilly for the latest news, info, events and promotions, and find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.

About RMHC

RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. grants hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to support local non-profit programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. In addition, RMHC supports four scholarship programs for high school seniors; the Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey and Delaware Ronald McDonald Houses; the St. Christopher's Foundation for Children Ronald McDonald Care Mobile; and 13 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in area hospitals.  The charity receives its support from McDonald's Corporation, McDonald's Owner/Operators, corporate donors and McDonald's customers.  For more information, visit http://www.rmhc.org.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    Kate O'Neil
    Tierney
    215-790-4367
    koneil@tierneyagency.com

SOURCE  McDonald's

McDonald's

CONTACT: Kate O'Neil, Tierney, +1-215-790-4367, koneil@tierneyagency.com

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

Secure Log-in - Fingerprint Replaces Password

HANNOVER and HAMBURG, Germany, February 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Passwords may soon be a thing of the past. Today some laptops already
provide the option to log in by fingerprint. Now this technology becomes
available for the professional use in large networks. The biometrics
specialist DERMALOG presents a new solution at CeBIT 2011, to make logging
into networks of a company, bank, hospital or government much easier and much
more secure - the DERMALOG FingerLogin, a keyboard with integrated
fingerprint scanner, together with the appropriate biometrics software for IT
networks. The new technology is already coming into use at the University
Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) for more than 3.900 computers of the
hospital. 

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    Complicated, frequently changing passwords are a substantial security
risk for log-in to corporate networks. In general, they are not protected
carefully enough by users to prevent unauthorised access. DERMALOG, Germany's
largest biometrics manufacturer, presents a new technology at CeBIT - it is
not only more secure, but also easier and faster to use than conventional
entry of user name and password: log-in by fingerprint.   
 

    DERMALOG FingerLogin comprises two components - the keyboard with
integrated fingerprint scanner, ensuring maximum security by means of its
high-performance optics and Live Finger Detection. The keyboard can be
connected via USB interface to a PC or Thin Client. Secondly, powerful
biometric software, comparing the scan with the fingerprint database and
password administration. DERMALOG FingerLogin is the first professional
biometric solution designed for a large number of users and appropriate for     
integration in networks of public authorities, companies and other     
organisations, such as hospitals or banks. The system runs under Windows and     
Linux.

    The main benefits of this innovation are evident - more security for
networks and data. Users no longer have to remember passwords, or to note them
down, which always means a security risk. Because the access data are often
kept in more or less obvious places right next to the computer. Use of
DERMALOG FingerLogin eliminates this source of risk, and substantially
improves data security. A fingerprint is a unique individual characteristic
and, unlike passwords, it cannot be stolen or passed on to someone else. Only
the owner of a registered finger can get at the data which are authorised for
his/her access. Any attempt to use an artificial finger is reliably detected
by the Live Finger Recognition system which is integrated in the fingerprint
scanner. 
   

    This fast, convenient log-in system by fingerprint also avoids the
inconvenience of keying in a password, and thus also eliminates the risk that
applications with sensitive data could be opened when the user temporarily
leaves the workplace. It also saves work for IT departments, because there is
no longer any need for the time- and cost-intensive procedure of password
changing.

    "The new FingerLogin system means passwords could soon be a thing of the
past," says Guenther Mull, CEO of DERMALOG. "We want to minimise the
security risk where large groups of users are accessing networks with
sensitive data. Fingerprint biometrics is the ideal solution, because it is
convenient and secure."     

    University Clinics implements DERMALOG FingerLogin     

    The new technology from DERMALOG is already operational today, as
demonstrated by the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), which will
in future protect its highly sensitive patients data with DERMALOG
FingerLogin, and is currently fitting out more than 3,900 computers with the
new technology. As Prof. Dr. Jörg F. Debatin, the Medical Director and CEO of
UKE explains, "As a university hospital, we see it as our responsibility to
shape future developments. Together with our industrial partners, we are     
setting the trends for tomorrow. It gives clear benefits to introduce these     
keyboards in the everyday work of our hospital - they can only be used by     
persons positively identified by fingerprint scanning, and that gives     
comprehensive protection from unauthorised access. And elimination of     
password entry makes log-in easier and quicker."

    DERMALOG is the largest German biometrics manufacturer and one     
of the world leaders in fingerprint biometrics. DERMALOG presents FingerLogin     
at CeBIT in Hall 11, Stand B38.

   
    Press contact:
     
    DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH     
    Contact: Oliver Jahnke / Detlef Hoefer     
    Mittelweg 120     
    20148 Hamburg     
    Germany     
    Tel.: +49-40/41-32-27-0     
    Fax: +49-40/41-32-27-89     
    eMail: info@dermalog.com     
    Internet: http://www.dermalog.com     

Source: Dermalog Identification Systems GmbH

Press contact: DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, Contact: Oliver Jahnke / Detlef Hoefer, Mittelweg 120, 20148 Hamburg, Germany, Tel.: +49-40/41-32-27-0, Fax: +49-40/41-32-27-89, eMail: info@dermalog.com

CA Technologies Helps Sol Melia to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs

BARCELONA, February 28, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - CA Clarity PPM Enables Greater Control and Management of
Investment and Resources Allocation

    CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today announced that Sol Melia (IBEX: SOL),
the world's leading holiday hotel chain with more than 300 hotels in 30
countries on four continents, has achieved significant efficiencies and
improved process and control by using the CA Clarity project and portfolio
management solution to align information technology with its business
strategy.

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    CA Technologies' Clarity PPM software is used within Sol Melia
Hospitality Business Solutions (HBS), the shared services centre for all
areas of the group including its eight brands. This internal resource relies
on effective project management for process improvement, risk reduction and
cost optimization to continue improving internal customer service and support
the sustainable growth of the company in terms of back office processes and
technology services.

    "The key factors that drove the initial selection of CA Clarity PPM were
its significant automation capabilities and flexibility to meet future
changes," says Tomeu Cabot, Manager of the Project Management Office of HBS.
"The early benefits achieved with CA Clarity PPM include the full visibility
of projects, resources and investments, and the transparency that we are able
to offer to the rest of the organization. CA Clarity PPM has allowed us to
centralize a number of important processes and prioritize projects more
effectively. For example, a project manager has reduced significantly the
time spent in planning and management using CA Clarity PPM's automated
processes and workflows. This solution has played a key role in helping the
company to gain greater control and improve management for its IT portfolio."

    Sol Melia is using CA Clarity PPM to manage 46 business services, 650
active projects and programs and in planning phase, 15 product portfolios,
and more than 550 work resources and 780 ideas and requests. "Our goal now is
to migrate to CA Clarity PPM all business projects, including the ones
managed by the opening of new hotels," says Cabot.

    Full press release in English available at: http://ow.ly/44wgr

    About CA Technologies

    CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions
company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and
distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT
environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA
Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control
essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the
Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT
ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at
http://www.ca.com.

    Copyright (c) 2011 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y.
11749. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced
herein belong to their respective companies.

Source: CA Technologies

Press contacts: Agnes Herrero, CA Technologies, agnes.herrero@ca.com, +34-93-492-75-00

Glu Mobile Launches Deer Hunter 3D on Windows Phone 7

Leading publisher of social mobile games takes top hunting franchise to new mobile platform

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of social games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced the availability of Deer Hunter 3D to Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone 7. Based on Atari's Deer Hunter franchise, Glu's Deer Hunter games represent the best-selling hunting franchise on mobile and have received world-wide recognition from sites including IGN, Gizmodo and Pocket Gamer.

"Deer Hunter 3D on Windows Phone 7 is the next logical step in our commitment to bring exciting mobile experiences to gamers, regardless of device or platform," said Adam Flanders, general manager, Glu. "Deer Hunter 3D is the most realistic hunting game in the market today and will align well with the Windows Phone 7 demographic on this platform."

Deer Hunter 3D offers the most realistic environments and animals of any hunting game. Features include:

    --  Virtual hunting simulation with realistic 3D visuals
    --  Different types of animals with true-to-life senses and behaviors
    --  4 worldwide locations with 29 different shooting locations
    --  Use your scope to zoom in for more precise and devastating kills
    --  Develop your hunter's skills in accuracy, reflexes, endurance, and
        tracking
    --  View your best kills in the trophy room
    --  Unlock new weapons, skills and hunts by bagging the biggest animals

Glu will be demoing Deer Hunter 3D at the GDC Smartphone Summit this week in San Francisco, as well as throughout the GDC Exhibition, March 2 - 4 at Moscone Center.

For more information, visit http://www.glu.com or http://www.windowsphone7.com. For live updates and sneak peeks, follow us via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu Mobile fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/glu.mobile.

ABOUT ATARI, SA

Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Atari's brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and social online platforms, Windows PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony Computer Entertainment America, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek(TM) Online, Champions Online(TM)) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.

For more information please visit: http://www.atari.com

© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.

About Glu Mobile

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

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

Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

SOURCE  Glu Mobile Inc.

Glu Mobile Inc.

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

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

DICOTA to Showcase New Built for BlackBerry Products, Unveil New and Updated Products at CeBIT

STOCKHOLM, February 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Premium carry solutions brand, DICOTA, will be exhibiting at
CeBIT, the digital industry's largest trade convention, where it will
showcase Built for BlackBerry(R) products.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/dicota/47610/

    DICOTA designs and manufactures high-quality notebook bags,
customized case solutions and innovative mobile computing accessories that
protect our customers' digital lives. With nine independent country
subsidiaries and over 80 partners, DICOTA is a leading, global player on the
premium carry solutions market.

    CeBIT is the world's largest trade fair for IT and
telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. The DICOTA stand
at CeBIT will be located in the Planet Reseller Area, Hall 15, booth J27. The
five-day event gets underway on March 1st, 2011 and is held in the German
city of Hanover.

    At the event, DICOTA will be presenting their Built for
BlackBerry portfolio that launched January 2011 at the International CES show
in Las Vegas.

    The portfolio provides functional, hardwearing and stylish
products for business professionals and anyone who works online, on the move.
Initial units of the DICOTA Built for BlackBerry portfolio are scheduled to
go on sale in the early half of 2011.

    DICOTA will also be unveiling updated versions of its
best-selling Multi Series notebook bags as well as carry solutions for mobile
phones and tablets, some specifically made for Apple devices.

    DICOTA will also be launching an entirely new product ranges
at CeBIT. Targeting the growing youth and active segments, the Bounce series
comprises three models: BacPac Bounce, Bounce Messenger and Bounce SlimCase.
Also set for unveiling at CeBIT, the revamped TopTraveler collection,
designed for the frequent pleasure and business traveler.

    About DICOTA

    DICOTA develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality
notebook bags, customized case solutions and innovative mobile computing
accessories.

    About OSM Group

    OSM Group specializes in the design, manufacture and
distribution of customized mobile accessories, retail display and premium
product solutions for leading brands primarily in the multi-media industry.

    For more information about OSM Group, please visit our website
at http://www.osmglobal.com. Details on the DICOTA product range are
available at http://www.dicota.com. Find out more about the CeBIT exhibition
at http://www.cebit.de/home

    The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and
symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion
Limited.

Video:
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Source: DICOTA GmbH

Oscar Otteborn, Global Built for BlackBerry Program Director, Mobile:
+46-708335421, E-mail:oscar.otteborn@dicota.com

Configurable Plogg Electricity Meters for Accurate Load Analysis

GRIMSBY, England, February 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - With a Range of User Configured Settings, the new Plogg Provides
Accurate Measurement and Versatile Data Logging of Power Consumption in
Commercial Appliances

    Energy Optimizers Limited (EOL) has extended the range of powerful
logging features in its plug-in, ZigBee (http://www.zigbee.org/) wireless
electricity meters for load analysis in commercial buildings with 230VAC
appliances.

    The flexibility of wireless communications means that Plogg
(http://www.plogginternational.com/) networks can be installed, configured
and scaled to suit any business or government structure, from single offices
to retail stores to large multi-site organizations. The plug-in format allows
for easy installation and connection to mains socket powered appliances. In
addition to local site access, the internet connection permits remote access
and data retrieval.

    Plogg is designed for use in load analysis studies where accuracy and
resolution are paramount. The Plogg Manager PC (
http://www.plogginternational.com/ploggproducts.html) interface allows the
user to define thirteen different logging parameters for time and electrical
performance and to set the logging interval from 1 minute to 1 month. Plogg
devices operate with single phase, split 2-phase and balanced 3-phase loads
and an external CT version of the Plogg is available for installations with
larger, hard-wired, loads of up to 100A.

    Plogg instruments offer accuracy and configurability, with
self-calibration and interval logging set by the user in customised terminal
software as part of the Plogg Manager package. The new download event
scheduler is pre-set at 15 minutes and permits data from user assigned Ploggs
to be automatically downloaded to the PC.

    A powerful Software Development Kit (
http://www.plogginternational.com/ploggproducts.html) provides software
engineers with the capability to integrate the Plogg network and data
retrieval functions seamlessly into larger third party systems.

    "We have worked closely with a number of customers throughout Europe who
have provided us with the design and operational feedback required to build a
comprehensive load analysis tool." said Shaun Merrick, General Manager, "The
measured data can help enormously in understanding the consumption tends of
the monitored equipment."

    About Energy Optimizers Limited

    Energy Optimizers Limited manufactures Smart Grid technologies for load
profiling, demand response, distributed generation and renewables markets.
Their Smart Grid technologies include wireless gateways, smart meter plugs
and load controls for domestic and commercial appliances. Energy Optimizers
Limited participates in a number of publicly funded European research and
development projects.

    http://www.plogginternational.com

    http://www.middas.eu

Source: Energy Optimizers Limited

Shaun Merrick, Energy Optimizers Limited, Estate Road 1, Grimsby, DN31 2TB, UK, +44-1472-266731, shaun@energyoptimizers.co.uk

Microsoft Brings Retailers a Complete End-to-End Solution With Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 at EuroShop 2011

Microsoft and partners demonstrate enhanced connected customer centricity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions for retail.

DUSSELDORF, Germany, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) launched Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 in Germany at the global retail industry trade fair, EuroShop 2011. This solution, the next iteration of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail, offers midsize and enterprise specialty retailers point-of-sale, store management, supply chain, merchandising and financials capabilities to deliver business productivity, enterprise agility and customer service in a single, integrated end-to-end retail solution. It provides visibility from point-of-sale devices to the supply chain and the business insight needed to enable a real-time response to customer demand and build customer loyalty.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

Microsoft is also showing Microsoft Dynamics CRM extended capabilities specific to this industry with Microsoft Dynamics partner solutions for retail.

Becoming a Dynamic Retailer With Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2

Shopping has evolved to become a truly multichannel experience for today's shoppers who are digital, social, mobile, enabled and informed. Faced with these digitally empowered multichannel consumers, retailers are being challenged to operate faster and smarter across their organizations to achieve deeper customer loyalty and maintain a competitive edge. Moving forward, retailers will transform their businesses into more agile enterprises and drive customer centricity as a core value.

The integration, control and role-tailored capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail help retailers address these challenges and become dynamic. Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 offers further value in addressing today's retail needs and includes the following enhancements:

    --  Insight. Retail Role Centers mean key data can be surfaced quickly and
        easily, helping people make more informed decisions and be productive.
    --  Loyalty. Expanded scenarios and centralized management out of the box
        help retailers enhance the customer experience.
    --  Simplicity. New interfaces for assortment and item management speed
        workflows and help drive productivity.
    --  Global availability. New localizations and translations further support
        the needs of multinational and growing organizations.

"Greater organizational agility is key to the success of today's retailer because consumer dynamics are changing rapidly," said Bill Gonzalez, general manager, Worldwide Distribution and Services Sector, Microsoft. "Our vision is to empower retailers to become connected retailers: connecting people, stores and enterprise operations and providing the business insight and connected experiences retailers need to create customer value and build customer loyalty."

European retailers such as LH Dienstbekleidungs GmbH from Germany, as well as Paul Boulangeries, Au Forum du Batiment, Coviran, Kaubamaja, Groupe Aksal, New Look and Logitec, have chosen Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions.  Other worldwide Microsoft Dynamics AX retail customers include Bailey Banks & Biddle, Carol's Daughter, Combined Rural Traders Ltd., J&R Electronics Inc. and China Horizon Investments Group.

China Horizon, founded in January 2007 by a group of entrepreneurs to capitalize on the rapid growth of domestic Chinese consumption, provides an excellent example of the scalability, flexibility and agility provided by Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail. In a joint venture with China Post, China Horizon will build a chain of Post Mart retail stores across rural China and plans to have 15,000 self-owned community depots, or minimarts, and 200,000 franchise stores in China within five years. A project of this size and scope requires a highly scalable and flexible technology infrastructure to provide visibility across such a widespread retail organization.

"Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail was the ideal choice for our business as it provides a single consolidated system that supports our international requirements in an easy-to-use and familiar format," said William Fields, chairman, China Horizon. "As we embark on a rapid growth trajectory over the next few years, we are confident that Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail will continue to scale with us."

Connected Customer Centricity With Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 was released to market Feb. 16, 2011, and delivers breakthrough productivity by providing familiar, intelligent and connected experiences to users in all areas of customer interface for the retail organization. Partner solutions leverage the extended CRM platform to deliver solutions for retail such as Charisma 1:1 from Retaligent Solutions Inc., which provides a fully integrated retail customer relationship management, clienteling and loyalty solution. An example of Microsoft's commitment to connected customer centricity in retail, Charisma 1:1 gives retailers the ability to personalize the customer experience across multiple channels, build customer loyalty and, as a result, help increase the number and frequency of shopping transactions and their revenue potential.

Built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail, Next Generation Retail is an integrated solution from Avanade Inc., a business technology services provider. Next Generation Retail is an end-to-end solution that allows customers to access information at home or away with both desktop and mobile integration. Customers can check the balance of a loyalty card, access past purchases and get proposals for their shopping cart, as well as use the smartphone application to detect when they are approaching the store and automatically open the shopping application. Once inside the store, automatic login enables printing of a shopping list and guides customers through the store with their smartphones. In the offices of the store, management can access all sales data to determine the effectiveness of sales promotions or the store layout, for example, to best service customers.

"Next Generation Retail is focused entirely on creating a better experience for the customer, leveraging smart and integrated technology," said Matthias Hill, senior director and Dynamics AX Service Line Lead, Avanade Germany, Austria and Switzerland. "As a business technology services provider, our top priority at Avanade is to connect insight, innovation and expertise in Microsoft technologies to help customers realize results."

Retailers interested in learning more about Microsoft Dynamics solutions for the retail industry can visit http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/retailsolutions.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple to learn and use ERP and CRM solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to give you long-term value. By using software and online services that work the way people and organizations work, businesses are better able to make informed decisions and adapt to rapid change. Microsoft Dynamics helps your people be more productive and your investments in existing systems last longer, while enabling your business to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly and have a competitive edge in an ever-changing world of business.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

SOURCE  Microsoft Corp.

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Microsoft Corp.

CONTACT: Micha Sprinz of Microsoft Corp., +33 1 5775 1074, michas@microsoft.com; or James Cooper of Narrate PR, +44 (0) 208 334 8041, v-jamesc@microsoft.com, for Microsoft Corp.

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

AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions Launches ShopAlerts by AT&T, a Groundbreaking Location-Based Marketing Service Featuring Special Offers from Leading National Brands

Innovative opt-in service enables marketers to engage consumers on their mobile phones and drive them to the point of sale with relevant location-specific offers

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions and Placecast today announced an agreement to provide ShopAlerts by AT&T, which are special offers delivered to consumers via their mobile phones when they are near a participating store or brand. The unique location-based mobile messaging service will be available for AT&T* customers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco who have opted-in to receive such messages. AT&T is the first U.S. mobile carrier to offer a large-scale, location-based mobile marketing program to consumers and advertisers.

The innovative ShopAlerts by AT&T service will provide consumers with valuable offers, rewards, and coupons based on their specific geographic location. AT&T creates a "geo-fence" - a virtual-perimeter around a retail location, event, or any geographic area - in order to deliver appropriate location-specific messages.  Participating consumers receive relevant marketing messages when they are inside a geo-fence, benefiting both consumers and marketers.

The messages are enhanced with information such as weather, traffic, and local shopping area details to more effectively engage consumers.  Numerous companies have recognized the value of the ShopAlerts by AT&T service, and the initial presenting sponsors will be HP, Kmart, JetBlue, SC Johnson, Kibbles 'n Bits, Nature's Recipe and the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign.

"We are proud to take mobile marketing into the future with this unique offering that is being embraced by consumers and brands alike," said Greg McCastle, senior vice president of AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions. "ShopAlerts by AT&T enables brands/advertisers to help link consumer engagement with activation and ultimately to the point of sale."

"Kmart has embraced technology to enhance our customer's experience and maintain our value proposition," said Mark Snyder, chief marketing officer of Kmart. "ShopAlerts allows us to deliver this value directly to our customers through innovative technology."

Katie Thompson, associate director of digital media of JetBlue, notes that ShopAlerts is a clear fit for many advertisers, including beyond just those with brick and mortar locations. "We were excited about the opportunity because it takes the onus off of the advertiser to build a large database of opt-in users that the true power of the technology can be harnessed," said Thompson.

Pioneering Location-based Technology and Media

The program combines the location-based technology platform and expertise of San Francisco-based Placecast with AT&T's large subscriber base, outstanding Web and mobile media properties, and strong relationships with national advertisers and media buyers. The initiative marks the first time a major operator in the U.S. is introducing such a program at scale.

"At HP, we are continuously implementing innovative new marketing platforms that will resonate with our customers' mobile lifestyles," said Tariq Hassan, vice president, Worldwide Marketing and Communications, Imaging and Printing Group, HP.  "ShopAlerts by AT&T service enables us to deliver relevant, location-based content to our customers."

"Placecast is excited to work with AT&T to deliver a new generation of opt-in marketing services focused on delivering relevant messages to consumers when they are in a mindset to make a purchase. Retailers and subscribers alike benefit from messages with tailored offers available nearby, based on their trusted relationship with AT&T," says Alistair Goodman, CEO of Placecast.

Customers in participating markets can visit the customer portal and opt-in at http://www.att.com/shopalerts.

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

About AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions

Formed in late 2008, Advanced Ad Solutions is the group within AT&T Advertising Solutions that sells innovative digital marketing to Fortune 500 advertisers. AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions connects brands with over 100 million connections across mobile, IPTV and targeted online display and search platforms. For more information regarding AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions, please contact 212-709-5804 or visit http://att.com/advancedadvertising.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.  Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

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

About Placecast

Placecast is the first location-based platform specifically designed to use mobile marketing to drive consumers into physical environments. Comprised of a team of experts in digital marketing, mobile solutions and location technology, Placecast offers ShopAlerts as a white-label service for retailers and operators, and also licenses the Placecast Platform technology for the delivery of other types of location-based services. The ShopAlerts(TM) geofence marketing service has transformed the mobile industry: brands such as The North Face, L'Oreal, Starbucks and Chicos are all delivering location-based mobile offers to customers near their stores on any mobile phone. Operators like O2 in the UK deploy the company's service and have enrolled subscribers in their location-based marketing program, opening new sources of revenue and reducing churn. The ShopAlerts service received significant recognition in 2010, taking home the prize for innovation given by the National Retail Federation as well as honorable mentions at the Mobile World Congress, Webby's and CTIA. The company is backed by Quatrex Capital, ONSET Ventures and Voyager Capital.

SOURCE  AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions

AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions

CONTACT: Steven Schwadron of AT&T, +1-212-453-2420, sschwadron@attnews.us

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

Leading Jewellery and Accessories B2B Portal Gets New Look and Feel

HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- UBM Asia relaunched today AsiaFJA.com (http://www.asiafja.com), the leading B2B trade portal for fashion jewellery and accessories professionals.

(Photo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2011/02/24/20110224613042.html )

(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2010/06/17/20100617301943.jpg )

"We now offer a faster and simpler interface to find wholesale fashion jewellery and engage with suppliers and manufacturers. Sourcing professionals can expect a better browsing experience with a cleaner design, easier navigation and improved search and save functions," says Jerome Hainz, manager of eBusiness at UBM Asia.

Since 2007 AsiaFJA.com serves as the platform for global buyers and suppliers to trade products across the supply chain - from materials, display and packaging, right up to finished fashion jewellery and accessories. With over 400 suppliers mainly from Asia and over 10,000 registered users, the portal has firmly established itself in the fashion jewellery niche.

AsiaFJA also powers the Online Exhibitor List for Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fairs. Its interactive features enable visitors to preview products and exhibitors and establish contacts ahead of attending the shows. The matching service is also provided onsite at the Product Locator Kiosks.

The next Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair will take place in Hong Kong at Asia-World Expo, 3-6 March, 2011. Full show information is available at http://www.AsiaFJA.com

Notes to Editors

1.  About UBM Asia (http://www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia operates in 16 market sectors with headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia, including UBM China in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Beijing. UBM Asia has over 200 products including trade fairs, conferences, trade publications, B2B/B2C portals and virtual event services. As Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in the two fastest growing markets in Asia: China and India, it stages the leading events of their kind across Asia. Its 150 events, 34 publications and 14 vertical portals serve a 1,000,000 plus quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world with high value face-to-face business-matching events, quality and instant news on market and industry trends and round-the-clock online trading networks and sourcing platforms. UBM Asia has over 800 staff in 17 major cities across Asia, stretching from Japan to Turkey.

2. About UBM (http://www.ubm.com)

UBM focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists - with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Its 5,900 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

    For press enquiries, please contact:
    Florence Lam, AsiaFJA, UBM Asia
    Tel: +852-2516 2136
    Fax: +852-3749 7496
    Email: FlorenceF.Lam@ubm.com

SOURCE  AsiaFJA, UBM Asia

AsiaFJA, UBM Asia

CONTACT: Florence Lam, AsiaFJA, UBM Asia, +852-2516-2136, Fax +852-3749 7496, FlorenceF.Lam@ubm.com

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

Leading Jewellery and Accessories B2B Portal Gets New Look and Feel

HONG KONG, February 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    UBM Asia relaunched today AsiaFJA.com (http://www.asiafja.com), the
leading B2B trade portal for fashion jewellery and accessories professionals.

   
    (Photo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2011/02/24/20110224613042.html )
    (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2010/06/17/20100617301943.jpg )

    "We now offer a faster and simpler interface to find wholesale fashion
jewellery and engage with suppliers and manufacturers. Sourcing professionals
can expect a better browsing experience with a cleaner design, easier
navigation and improved search and save functions," says Jerome Hainz,
manager of eBusiness at UBM Asia.

    Since 2007 AsiaFJA.com serves as the platform for global buyers and
suppliers to trade products across the supply chain - from materials, display
and packaging, right up to finished fashion jewellery and accessories. With
over 400 suppliers mainly from Asia and over 10,000 registered users, the
portal has firmly established itself in the fashion jewellery niche.

    AsiaFJA also powers the Online Exhibitor List for Asia's Fashion
Jewellery & Accessories Fairs. Its interactive features enable visitors to
preview products and exhibitors and establish contacts ahead of attending the
shows. The matching service is also provided onsite at the Product Locator
Kiosks.

    The next Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair will take place in
Hong Kong at Asia-World Expo, 3-6 March, 2011. Full show information is
available at http://www.AsiaFJA.com

    Notes to Editors

    1. About UBM Asia (http://www.ubmasia.com)

    Owned by UBM listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia operates in 16
market sectors with headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across
Asia, including UBM China in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Beijing. UBM
Asia has over 200 products including trade fairs, conferences, trade
publications, B2B/B2C portals and virtual event services.

    2. About UBM (http://www.ubm.com)

    UBM focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information
distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation
of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve
professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from
journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists - with
integrated events, online, print and business information products

   
    For press enquiries, please contact:
    Florence Lam, AsiaFJA, UBM Asia
    Tel: +852-2516-2136
    Fax: +852-3749-7496
    Email: FlorenceF.Lam@ubm.com

Source: AsiaFJA, UBM Asia

Florence Lam, AsiaFJA, UBM Asia, +852-2516-2136, Fax +852-3749-7496, FlorenceF.Lam@ubm.com

Bored With Award Shows? Watching Academy Awards?

Download "Award Show Bingo" From Funeral Bingo App

You'll Be Bound for Eternal Damnation!

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to have some real fun tomorrow night during the Academy Awards? Want to have some fun at a friend's wedding?  Want to celebrate someone's life at a funeral? Then download the new Funeral Bingo app on your iPhone or iPad. Just $.99, this app provides the opportunity to laugh at some of life's ordinary moments.

"Life is simply too short not to have a little fun, and that is what Funeral Bingo is all about. The fun of Funeral Bingo is to help you view life from a different perspective. Instead of just observing, the variety of bingo games allow you to participate and, most of all, find the humor in some of the things that could be awesome, if only you were playing bingo," said Tim Woodall, co-creator, Harris & Woodall.

"The game really did start out with a funeral of an elderly relative. Instead of being sad, we wanted to celebrate her life; however, we knew that the rest of the family would be demonstrating 'mainstream emotions' by crying and carrying on. So, the night before, and after an appropriate amount of soul searching (and alcohol), Funeral Bingo was born. Though we did not get a bingo on the first try (why couldn't someone sob loudly during the service?), the idea of creating bingo games for all occasions was launched. Bored on the subway or forced to attend a family gathering with relatives who have an entirely foreign perspective on reality, we feel you should be able to tip life on its head," said Rob Harris, co-creator, Harris & Woodall.

ABOUT HARRIS & WOODALL

Harris & Woodall is all about fun.  They created the Funeral Bingo app to tip life on its head.  More boards will become available as the humor arises and events occur. Funeral Bingo will soon be available for the Droid.

http://www.FuneralBingo.com

SOURCE  Harris & Woodall

Harris & Woodall

CONTACT: Eve Harris, u4ic Marketing, 617.388.6743, eve@u4icMarketing.com

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

CamoScience(TM) App Instantly Transforms Your Photos Into Custom Next-Gen Camouflage Designs

NASA vet and MW Research and Development create a new type of app for Smartphones, Mobile Touchscreens and the iPad 2

AUSA SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION, FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MW Research and Development, Inc., pioneer in immersive training and camouflage innovation, is set to release a new app for smartphones and mobile touchscreens -- including the iPad 2 -- that transforms photos into instant camouflage designs.

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CamoScience(TM) is a photo application that turns site-specific photography into what its inventor calls "Photographic Camouflage."

"'Photographic Camouflage' is the term I coined four years ago to describe any 'camera-derived' camo design," said K. Dominic Cincotti, MW Research and Development President. "Photographic Camouflage is the new field of advanced CCD, because of this process and the precision blending it affords, across the range of our patent-pending technologies."

MW Research and Development has teamed with Hunter Research & Technology's founder Dr. Craig Hunter, NASA engineer by day and paradigm-shifting, Augmented-Reality app developer by night. The already legendary team of brothers - Todd and Craig Hunter - are, in uber-tech circles, renowned as the minds behind the #1 selling U.S. Navigation App Sept. 2010 - The Theodolite App for the iPhone 4.

CamoScience(TM) is a new type of hybrid app, blending Hunter's advanced understanding of app development and the groundbreaking site-specific Photographic Camouflage created by MW Research and Development. 

CamoScience(TM) is "yet another example of Geo-Spatial Intelligence -- or GEOINT -- used to produce real-world products by MW Research and Development," Cincotti said.

CamoScience(TM) will also let users design Photographic Camouflage into a touch-screen grip for the iPad 2. Touchscreen grips provide functional, hand-traction grip to keep your iPad 2 safely in your grasp while mobile. This is accomplished with an extremely thin, adhesive graphic "skin," with a unique frictional, micro-terrain.

CamoScience(TM), to be released in April, arose from two MW Research and Development patent-pending technologies, Photo-Real(TM) and Photo-Stealth(TM), new camouflage processes introduced in 2007 that utilize site-specific photography from the intended operating environment, designed initially to show to U.S. Special Forces.

"Photographic Camouflage and CamoScience(TM) can apply not only to the military, but also to commercial uses for hunters, outdoorsmen, and custom clothing designers," Cincotti said. "Camouflage is more popular than ever."

The Army's recent transformative decision to begin to issue smartphones and touchscreen devices to soldiers "dovetails with MW Research and Development's coming slate of applications, the first of which is CamoScience(TM)," Cincotti said. "We've always asked the trainers and the operators, 'What solutions do you need? What problems can we solve?' -- and now we can put those answers at their fingertips.

"Right now, we're focused on special ops and first responders Apps," he said. "They know what challenges they face and how quickly they want their problems solved. We also have our eyes on app developers who, like us, are interested in innovative problem solving.

"If you're in one of those categories, get in touch," he said.

The CamoScience(TM) debut was announced at the Association of the United States Army's Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the internationally recognized bridge-building event focused on military innovation.

Earlier this week at AUSA, MW Research and Development released the new 3D Hot Targets(TM) systems, which also take advantage of GEOINT and provide warfighters immersive training.

MW Research and Development, Inc., is a privately held company in Wilmington, N.C.

See us at AUSA's ILW Winter Symposium and Exposition - Booth 2737.

    For more information: contact K. Dominic Cincotti
    530-341-2266 (CAMO) or alternate 910.671.0008
    HD@militarywraps.com or alternate for App Dev:
     CamoScience@gmail.com

SOURCE  MW Research and Development, Inc.

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MW Research and Development, Inc.

CONTACT: K. Dominic Cincotti, +1-530-341-2266 (CAMO), +1-910-671-0008, HD@militarywraps.com, or for App Dev, CamoScience@gmail.com

Web Site: http://militarywraps.com

HungerRush Mobile Ordering Takes the Next Step

HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the success of its iPhone app, Revention has now expanded its library of ordering products to include an app for the Android market. Droid phones are showing to be a popular alternative to the iPhone. Revention is striving to ensure that its clients have access to the largest customer base available.

Over the span of a mere quarter in 2009, Android saw its share of the U.S. smartphone market more than double (the platform was used on more than 7% of all U.S. smartphones at the end of 2009). Research released by the NPD Group showed that Android-based phones in the first quarter of 2010 accounted for 28% of all smartphone shipments.

The release of the new HungerRush Mobile Droid App version will be available on March 1, 2011.

About Revention, Inc.

Revention is the leading developer of complete, customizable restaurant management solutions designed to streamline the way restaurants do business. Revention's offerings include point-of-sale solutions, HungerRush(TM) integrated online ordering and Revention Enterprise(TM). Our experienced professionals are dedicated to assisting customers both before and after the sale. Revention's goal is to provide a complete solution that includes customized installation, training, technical support, and much more.

SOURCE  Revention, Inc.

Revention, Inc.

CONTACT: Tara Doyle of Revention, Inc., +1-281-589-2500, Ext 237, tara@revention.com

Opinionology Launches Real Customers(TM) Online Panels

OREM, Utah, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Opinionology announced the launch of Real Customers(TM) - a new service to build and manage verified customer panels. The new panels are custom built to facilitate connecting companies and their customers for survey research activities.

Opinionology utilizes the same unique mix of panel management techniques that have made their panels so distinctive to engage, reward and communicate with the Real Customers(TM) verified customer panels. The new panels match Opinionology's panel of willing survey research respondents with a company's internal customer list. After initial verification, the match also pairs Opinionology's 6,000+ profiling questions with information in the firm's customer database, providing a detailed understanding of each customer.

"We are excited about the Real Customers(TM) program.  It provides our clients with a simple solution to conduct survey research with their customers, while reducing the hassle and expense of managing their customer panel out of their hands." said Jeff Welch, President at Opinionology.  "We have seen how effective the new customer panels have been in helping researchers leverage our panel management architecture and techniques to engage their customers."

The Real Customers(TM) panels join Opinionology's intelligently managed online panel inventory in Europe and North America. Learn more at http://www.opinionology.com

About Opinionology (formerly Western Wats)

The leader in online panel quality, Opinionology is one of the largest and most respected survey research data collection companies in the world. Specializing in Online Panels, Mobile Research and Live Telephone Interviewing, Opinionology is the single source destination for the data collection needs of research organizations worldwide.

Opinionology's unique combination of intelligent process, research expertise, operational excellence and innovative technology has delivered unparalleled value to thoughtful organizations for over 20 years. Opinionology maintains intelligently managed online research panels in North America and Europe and a network of modern telephone interviewing centers. The firm also specializes in online, mobile, and telephone survey administration, and provides advanced survey reporting and analytics.

Opinionology operates globally from the US, UK, Canada and the Philippines, employing thousands of team members worldwide. For more information, please visit opinionology.com.

SOURCE  Opinionology

Opinionology

CONTACT: Jared D Schiers, Vice President, Marketing of Opinionology, +1-801-379-4032, jschiers@opinionology.com

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

National Association of Workforce Boards Launches Online Platform to Highlight Success of Federal Employment and Training Programs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the debate in Washington about federally funded employment and training programs continues, the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) launched Workforce Investment Works, http://www.WorkforceInvestmentWorks.com, an online portal highlighting successes of businesses and individuals who have improved their economic well being through these workforce development resources.

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"For many Americans, there has never been a more important time to receive assistance from their local one stop or workforce investment board," said Laurie Moran, chair of NAWB and the president of the Danville-Pittsylvania County (VA) Chamber of Commerce. "As our leaders in Washington continue to find ways to put more Americans back to work, the role of our nation's workforce investment boards becomes increasingly important."

This national system is funded through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) which authorizes 575 local business-led workforce investments boards (WIBs) to oversee and coordinate services through a network of 3,000 One-Stop Career Centers. These WIBs, supported by more than 12,000 business volunteers, provide workforce strategies and leverage resources within their local communities to meet the employment demands of companies of all sizes.

The newly-launched site highlights how the system is meeting that goal through real people and real stories.  For example, in Wisconsin, 5n Plus Corp, a leading producer of high purity metals and compounds, has used a myriad of WIA services. Plant Manager John Schuster said, "It has been nice to have so many [WIA] resources available through the state of Wisconsin, as a start up of any plant is very challenging. The Village of DeForest has been great, and we will continue to use our Industry Partnership and WIB to develop opportunities and manufacturing jobs for the superior workforce available in Wisconsin."

Barbara Brennan Wu, Human Resources Officer for Amtrak in Washington, Oregon and Montana has also experienced success with finding applicants at Washington State's one stop system. "I love WorkSource--I couldn't do my job without it! I can quickly post jobs and get results right away. About half the people I hire come from WorkSource."

In addition to the many stories on the Workforce Investment Works website, a January 2011 GAO report found, "Federally funded employment and training programs serve an important role in our society by helping job seekers enhance their job skills, identify job opportunities, and obtain employment."  With more than 13.9 million unemployed Americans today, the workforce system is helping to put Americans back to work by preparing and matching the skills of workers with the global demands of companies. 

Complementing Workforce Investment Works is a Facebook Cause page as well as a petition page to keep America working.

About Us: 

The National Association of Workforce Boards represents WIBs who oversee state and local workforce development and job training programs. NAWB supports and promotes the work of its members through a comprehensive program of advocacy, technical assistance, and communications activities.

SOURCE  National Association of Workforce Boards

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National Association of Workforce Boards

CONTACT: Ron Painter, +1-202-857-7900, for National Association of Workforce Boards

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

MapMyRUN Signs Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes as New Product Spokesperson

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --MapMyRUN, the premier provider of online and mobile mapping and training tools for runners, and Dean Karnazes, world renowned "Ultramarathon Man" and health and fitness advocate, announced today that Karnazes has signed a two year deal to serve as spokesperson for MapMyRUN's web and mobile products. 

"We are thrilled to get Dean on board with MapMyRUN," said Robin Thurston, Chief Executive of MapMyFITNESS.  "Not only is he synonymous with the sport of running, but like MapMyRUN he's a passionate advocate for health and fitness.  And, Dean recognizes the great potential innovative web and mobile applications have to help individuals live healthier and more active lifestyles--which is our primary objective at MapMyRUN."   

Karnazes' two year pact with MapMyRUN calls for him to promote MapMyRUN products at live events and across social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.  He will also work closely with MapMyRUN to further develop its web and mobile products to ensure that those products continue to prove invaluable to those seeking to better their health and fitness.  As part of the product development process, Karnazes will make efforts to use the iMapMyRUN mobile app at various events over the term of the parties' agreement. 

"MapMyRUN's web and mobile products are fantastic tools to help record your fitness activities and monitor key health metrics like caloric consumption, body mass index, and activity level," said Karnazes.  "I'm very excited to further integrate MapMyRUN's web and mobile products into my daily fitness endeavors, spread the word about MapMyRUN and how its offerings can help people better their health and fitness, and work with MapMyRUN to further refine its products.  And, since the products effortlessly interface with social media platforms, I'll be able to easily share my running and training data with other fitness enthusiasts and perhaps inspire them to work towards living healthier and more active lifestyles."

To follow Dean on MapMyRUN, visit http://www.mapmyrun.com/dean/. 

About MapMyRUN.com:

MapMyRUN is the cycling specific website of the MapMyFITNESS suite of websites.  Currently headquartered in Austin, Texas,  MapMyFITNESS, Inc. was founded in 2007 and operates a suite of websites and associated mobile applications.  The MapMyFITNESS network of sites and mobile applications offer fitness enthusiasts the ability to track and record their daily running, cycling, walking or hiking routes in an online database or map out tomorrow's path.  Users also get access to a searchable database of routes across the globe, essential community-based fitness content, unique online training tools and fitness calculators, comprehensive global event listings, and a dynamic social network where they can easily share their activity with their social group and other community members.  The Company's mobile apps use the built-in GPS technology of the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android to enable users to record and chart their daily fitness activities and routes.  For more information about MapMyFITNESS and its offerings, visit http://www.MapMyFITNESS.com/about/us/.   

    MapMyFITNESS, Inc. Media Contact:
    ---------------------------------
    Mark A. Merolli
    Editor-in-Chief
    mark.merolli@mapmyfitness.com

About Dean Karnazes:

An internationally recognized endurance athlete and New York Times bestselling author, Dean Karnazes (http://www.ultramarathonman.com) has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits.  TIME magazine named him as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World," Men's Fitness hailed him as the fittest man on the planet and he was the winner of the 2008 ESPY Award for "Best Outdoor Athlete."

SOURCE  MapMyRUN

MapMyRUN

CONTACT: Mark A. Merolli, Editor-in-Chief of MapMyFITNESS, Inc., +1-512-360-8700, ext. 105, mark.merolli@mapmyfitness.com

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

Arbinet Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger With Primus

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbinet Corporation (Nasdaq: ARBX), a leading provider of telecommunications services to fixed and mobile operators, announced today that the company's stockholders have approved and adopted Arbinet's merger agreement with Primus. 

At a special meeting of Arbinet stockholders held today, Arbinet stockholders approved the definitive merger agreement, which the company had entered into on November 10, 2010, pursuant to which Arbinet will be acquired by Primus in the proposed stock-for-stock merger transaction.  Subject to the satisfaction of all other closing conditions, the transaction is scheduled to close on February 28, 2011.

Based on the preliminary tabulation of the stockholder vote by Arbinet's inspector of elections, approximately 85% of the total votes cast, which represents approximately 73.5% of the total outstanding shares of Arbinet as of the January 12, 2011 record date, approved the proposed merger.

About Arbinet

Arbinet is a leading provider of international voice, data and managed communications services for fixed, mobile and wholesale carriers.  With more than 1,200 carrier customers across the globe connected to Arbinet's network, Arbinet combines global scale with sophisticated platform intelligence, call routing and industry leading credit management and settlement capabilities.  Arbinet offers these communication services through three primary product offerings including thexchange(SM), Carrier Services and PrivateExchange(SM). Arbinet's thexchange(SM) platform, the largest online wholesale voice trading exchange, continues to provide customers with access to a neutral marketplace to buy and sell global voice and data traffic. Arbinet owns and operates a global network of next generation IP soft switches, media gateways, IP transport and co-location centers located in the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Frankfurt and Miami. Founded in 1996, Arbinet is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

Important Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed merger, Arbinet and Primus filed a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC on January 19, 2011.  Copies of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus were sent to stockholders of record of both Arbinet and Primus seeking their approval of certain matters incident to the proposed merger.  Arbinet and Primus also plan to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction.  INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.  Investors and stockholders may obtain a free copy of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Arbinet and Primus with the SEC, without charge, at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov.  Copies of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and Primus's SEC filings that were incorporated by reference in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus may also be obtained for free by directing a request to: (i) Primus (703) 748-8050, or (ii) Arbinet (703) 456-4100.

Participants in the Solicitation

Arbinet, Primus, and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of their management and employees may be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies from their respective stockholders in connection with the proposed merger.  Investors and stockholders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Primus's directors, executive officers and other members of its management and employees in Primus's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2010, and amended in a Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 28, 2010, Primus's proxy statement for its 2010 annual meeting, which was filed with the SEC on June 14, 2010, and any subsequent statements of changes in beneficial ownership on file with the SEC.  Investors and stockholders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Arbinet's directors, executive officers and other members of their management and employees in Arbinet's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which was filed with the SEC on March 17, 2010, Arbinet's proxy statement for its 2010 annual meeting, which was filed with the SEC on April 30, 2010, and any subsequent statements of changes in beneficial ownership on file with the SEC.  These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources listed above.  Additional information regarding the interests of these individuals is also included in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" as defined by the SEC.  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein that address activities, events or developments that Arbinet or Primus expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including anticipated benefits and other aspects of the proposed merger, are forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially.  Risks and uncertainties that could affect forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the risk that the merger may not be consummated for reasons including that the conditions precedent to the completion of merger may not be satisfied; the possibility that the expected synergies from the proposed merger will not be realized, or will not be realized within the anticipated time period; the risk that Primus's and Arbinet's businesses will not be integrated successfully; the possibility of disruption from the merger making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; any actions taken by either of the companies, including, but not limited to, restructuring or strategic initiatives (including capital investments or asset acquisitions or dispositions); the ability to service substantial indebtedness; the risk factors or uncertainties described from time to time in Arbinet's filings with the SEC; and the risk factors or uncertainties described from time to time in Primus's filings with the SEC.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.  Except as required by law, neither Arbinet nor Primus intends to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Contacts:

    Arbinet Corporation
    Gary Brandt, Chief Financial Officer
    (703) 456-4140
    ir@arbinet.com

    Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
    Andrea Rose / Jed Repko
    (212) 355-4449
    arose@joelefrank.com
    jrepko@joelefrank.com

SOURCE  Arbinet Corporation

Arbinet Corporation

CONTACT: Arbinet Corporation, Gary Brandt, Chief Financial Officer, +1-703-456-4140, ir@arbinet.com; or Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, Andrea Rose, arose@joelefrank.com, or Jed Repko, jrepko@joelefrank.com, +1-212-355-4449

Gioteck Announces USA Move

LONDON, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Top British gaming accessories company, Gioteck has responded to the demands of US gamers and is releasing their products in the US this year. With US retailer giants confirming that Gioteck will be a key part of their spring line up and notable e-commerce sites already selling Gioteck's products, Gioteck has well and truly landed in America.

Gioteck's range of headsets, controllers, cables and other products for the PlayStation3 and Xbox 360 will be available in stores across the US beginning in April. Consumers will instantly recognize Gioteck products from their signature stylish design, which reflects Gioteck's commitment to quality.  Gioteck's SVP of North American Sales and Marketing, Chris Berthelot, commented that "Gioteck brings a level of innovation and quality that is long overdue in the US.  There is little doubt that Gioteck will raise the bar for what US consumers expect from gaming accessories."

To promote their products further, Gioteck will be exhibiting at E3 2011 where they will exhibit their full product range. Regarding their attendance, CEO Matt Lamprell said, "E3 attracts every industry VIP from across the country, and the globe. In order to get their attention and for our products to be truly appreciated we need to be there."

2010 was an amazing year for Gioteck, the company doubled market share and achieved a 40% growth internationally (15% growth in the UK) against an overall market decline of 30%.  What is even more remarkable is this was achieved with just 12 products. They also dominate the UK head set category with a 53% market share, as listed by GFK Chart Track©. For more information on Gioteck and their range of products can be found at http://www.gioteck.com. 

SOURCE  Gioteck

Gioteck

CONTACT: For more information on Gioteck or product pictures:  Gail Whittle, gail.whittle@gioteck.com, +44 (0) 113 237 2845, http://www.gioteck.co.uk

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