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JESS3 Launches 'The Evolution of Radio Waves' Video for Agilent Technologies

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly released "Evolution of Radio Waves," video outlines the history of radio waves.

The two-minute animation, designed by JESS3, walks the viewer from the very first audio oscillator, the HP 200A, to current technology with Agilent's newest and most popular function generator, the 33550 series.

Rod Unverrich, R&D Manager at Agilent Technologies, said the 33550 series is not only affordable, but also reaches a new level of performance.

"Point-by-point technology in this product class is providing capabilities not possible before in this price range," Unverrich said. "Our point-by-point technology allows the 33550 series to create very complex arbitrary waveforms with the lowest total harmonic distortion and jitter in their class."

The video highlights the importance and prevalence of radio-wave technology in everyday life.

"Working with Agilent on this video was fascinating," said Jesse Thomas, CEO and founder of JESS3. "It felt like we dove straight into a radio wave, examining it from the inside."

This video is the fifth installment in JESS3's "State of" series, following 2010's "The State of the Internet," "The Future of Revenue," "The State of Cloud Computing" and "The State of Wikipedia," released in January 2011.

ABOUT JESS3:

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., JESS3 is a creative interactive agency that specializes in social media and data visualization. JESS3 continues to push the limits of what creativity and storytelling mean, providing services that range from UI / UX, animation and social media strategy to developing large-scale installations, brand strategies and infographics. JESS3 also has a dedicated Labs division, which funds and launches its own products. http://jess3.com.

SOURCE  JESS3

JESS3

CONTACT: Alix McAlpine, +1-917-353-4369

Web Site: http://www.JESS3.com

Platform Computing Launches Migration Program for Grid Engine Customers

Industry's Leading Workload Management Products Provide Complete, Fully Supported Alternative

TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Platform Computing, the leader in cluster, grid and cloud management software, today announced a migration program for Grid Engine users. With the recent change in licensing and distribution for Grid Engine, its users are at a critical juncture with respect to the selection of workload management software. Platform Computing is offering a stable, proven and feature-rich alternative that can meet the needs of the most demanding customers. With the launch of the migration program, customers will find workload management more affordable than ever and get the help needed to make a migration easy.

The Grid Engine Migration Program provides customers with the tools and support to move to a powerful, secure commercial cluster and workload management product, either Platform HPC, the easiest and most complete HPC cluster solution, or Platform LSF, the most powerful and comprehensive HPC workload management platform.  Customers will benefit from a complete set of robust yet easy to use management capabilities with cluster provisioning, workload management, automated workflow, and monitoring and analysis, all of which are accessible through a unified web interface. Platform LSF and Platform HPC also include application integration templates for industry leading ISV applications, making it easier to use and manage third party applications with the cluster.

The program also includes free evaluation software downloads, discount license pricing and migration services, all backed by the industry's best customer support with nearly two decades of product and technology leadership. Many customers of Grid Engine have already made the move to Platform LSF, the standard in workload management, and have found the move rewarding and simple.

Supporting Quotes:

    --  "We've been working closely with Platform Computing over the years to
        deliver complete, integrated cluster solutions that are optimized and
        customized to our customer's unique requirements," said Donnie Bell,
        Marketing Director, HPC strategy, Dell Inc.  "These solutions deliver a
        complete and robust set of HPC management capabilities, all of which are
        designed to enable faster results for a wide range of workloads
        conducted across the scientific and research communities."
    --  "We are very pleased with the results of our decision to partner with
        Viglen to migrate to Platform Computing," said Chris Collins, Head of
        Research Computing Services, University of East Anglia. "The robust
        capabilities in Platform HPC will enable us to lower power consumption
        and increase collaboration between different departments in the
        University. The Windows/Linux dual boot functionality will help make HPC
        more accessible to other researchers, who are not traditionally
        HPC/Linux users.  In addition, the easy-to-use interface will make it
        simpler to capture metrics such as resource usage per user, helping
        ensure that we are achieving optimal resource utilization as well as
        facilitating accurate billing for system resource usage."
    --  "Grid engine users are at a critical decision point and are being forced
        to decide which workload manager they should utilize going forward,"
        said Louise Westoby, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Platform
        Computing. "Grid Engine, which was previously distributed and managed by
        one source, has now diverged along several paths.  Current users must
        decide if they are going to use the open source version of Grid Engine,
        which no longer has the support of Grid Engine's developers, purchase
        Oracle Grid Engine or utilize one of the other Grid Engine forks.   In
        comparison, there is only one Platform LSF, and it has retained
        backwards compatibility for over 18 years.  It has rock-solid stability
        and dependability and a strong roadmap into the future."

Key Points:

    --  In December 2010, Oracle announced its plans to stop work on the open
        source version of Grid Engine and dismantle the CollabNet site
        (gridengine.sunsource.net). Going forward, Oracle Grid Engine will only
        be available as a commercially licensed software product.  Many current
        customers are therefore at a decision point: Should they purchase Oracle
        Grid Engine, continue to use the unsupported open source version of Grid
        Engine or migrate to another workload manager?
    --  Platform provides the most powerful management products for demanding,
        distributed and mission-critical high performance computing
        environments. Both Platform LSF, the HPC standard in workload management
        software, and Platform HPC, the easiest and most complete HPC cluster
        solution, deliver a complete set of management capabilities all designed
        to work together to address customers' high performance computing needs.
        Alternative products such as Grid Engine lack key HPC components and
        vendor support, relying on customers' technical ability and time to
        implement.
    --  Platform's Grid Engine Migration Campaign includes several key
        components, all designed to help customers transition smoothly from Grid
        Engine to Platform products:
        --  Discount License Pricing- Special license pricing is available for
            both Platform LSF and Platform HPC for current Grid Engine users.
            These prices are only valid through June 30, 2011, so Platform
            encourages customers to act quickly.
        --  Migration Support/Services from the HPC Experts -Specially priced
            migration services including an assessment of customers' existing
            Grid Engine environment, Platform LSF installation and configuration
            and training.
        --  Free Product Downloads -Free product downloads are available for
            Platform LSF and Platform HPC.  Trial licenses are backed with full
            support from Platform Computing.
    --  Platform will be hosting a webinar on March 16, 2011 providing more
        details on why and how Grid Engine users should migrate to Platform.
        More information can be found on Platform's website at
        http://whatever.platform.com/pages/start/grid-engines-exit-from-hpc-can-
        impact-your-business/index.html?Campaign_Id88&Activity_Id21

Availability:

    --  The Grid Engine Migration program is effective immediately. Discount
        pricing is available through June 30, 2011.

Resources:

http://www.platform.com/workload-management/grid-engine-migration

About Platform Computing

Platform Computing is the leader in cluster, grid and cloud management software - serving more than 2,000 of the world's most demanding organizations. For 18 years, our workload and resource management solutions have delivered IT responsiveness and lower costs for enterprise and HPC applications. Platform has strategic relationships with Cray, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Red Hat, and SAS. Visit http://www.platform.com.

SOURCE  Platform Computing

Platform Computing

CONTACT: North America: Carolina Grimm, Bateman Group, +1-415-503-1818 ext. 16, platform@bateman-group.com; or Europe: Amy Gooch, Hotwire, +44-0-20-7608-8354, platform@hotwirepr.com; or Asia Pacific: Lorraine Sutton, Platform Computing, +1-905-948-4247, lorraine@platform.com

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

Agilent Technologies InfiniiVision X-Series Oscilloscopes Offer Breakthrough Technology at a Breakthrough Price Point at Newark

Live chat with technical expert from Agilent Technologies supports the new scope family at Newark's element14 community

CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading electronics distributor Newark, a business of global Premier Farnell, announced today that it is offering Agilent Technologies' next-generation InfiniiVision 3000 and 2000 X-Series oscilloscope family. In addition, Bryan Thompson, a 25-year test and measurement veteran from Agilent Technologies is available to answer questions about this innovative new line at Newark's collaborative element14 community.

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The InfiniiVision X-Series oscilloscopes are engineered to deliver the most value, functionality and performance in its class. With 26 models from 70 MHz to 500 MHz, the line can accommodate engineers and technicians looking for a basic entry-level scope or a more sophisticated model.  The new InfiniiVision X-Series oscilloscopes are designed with breakthrough technology, made possible by an Agilent-designed 90-nm CMOS ASIC called MegaZoom IV, that deliver more oscilloscope for the same budget.  With more oscilloscope, users can:

    --  See more signals more of the time with the largest 8.5 inch WVGA display
        in its class, the deepest memory up to 4 Mpts and the fastest waveform
        update rates up to 1 million waveforms per second
    --  Do more with the power of up to 4 instruments in 1: oscilloscope, logic
        analyzer, WaveGen built-in function generator, and protocol analyzer
    --  Get more investment protection with the industry's only fully upgradable
        oscilloscope, including bandwidth

"This series offers our customers in education and electronic design an amazing amount of scope for the money," commented Jeff Uden, Vice President, Product Management, Newark. "We are excited to carry these groundbreaking new instruments."

A technical video and product detail are available at http://www.newark.com/agilent

Editor's note: Images are available at http://prphotos.tm.agilent.com/library/InfiniiVisionX-Series_images/

About Newark

Newark and its element14 electronics community are a part of the global Premier Farnell Group. A leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor, Newark supports millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across the Americas and is known for offering the broadest selection of components and test equipment from 500+ top manufacturers. With multiple sales channels, customers do business with Newark through contact centers, a local branch network, field sales force and a world-class website at http://www.newark.com that offers exclusive tools to manage, track and review purchases, quotes and invoices online.  Newark's element14 electronics community is the first of its kind, offering engineers a place to research, collaborate with peers and experts and see the latest technology products.

Committed to innovation and reducing its environmental impact, Newark has been making a difference in the electronics industry for more than 80 years.

SOURCE  Newark

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Newark

CONTACT: Janice Fleisher of Newark, +1-773-907-5941, jfleisher@newark.com

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

Bitrix Study Demonstrates the End of the Era of Custom-Built Content Management and Social Intranet Solutions

Transparent TCO, Predictable Security and Ready-To-Go Functionality of Off-The-Shelf Solutions Deliver Advantages to SMBs in Cutting Implementation Costs, Improving Business Continuity and Evading Development Risks

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, February 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Bitrix, Inc., a technology trendsetter in business
communications, introduces a new study (
http://www.bitrixsoft.com/support/doc/white_papers.php?r1=prnw&r2=bvsb) of
the top five reasons off-the-shelf CMS and social intranet software offer
clear advantages over custom-built solutions. The study demonstrates that the
functionality and availability of off-the-shelf software makes in-house
development obsolete in terms of total cost of ownership, security and
associated risks.

    At present, there is still wide-spread use of custom-built
CMS's to power website management, e-commerce, e-marketing and social
intranet solutions. In reality, off-the-shelf software demonstrates lower
TCO, lower deployment labor costs, faster add-on development and faster
time-to-market compared to custom-built solutions.

    Custom-built solutions entail a wide range of development and
implementation risks. According to the Standish Group, in 2009 only 32% of
software projects were considered to be successful while 44% were partially
successful and 24% simply failed. Considered along with the limited ability
to evaluate and predict the whole range of required functionality, these
risks make it nearly impossible to estimate the solution's TCO or to take
into account the necessary security measures.

    The security aspect of custom-built solutions often appeals to
the fact they are more secure due to their limited usage and proprietary
architecture. In fact, the security here is better described as unpredictable
rather than robust. For developers who do not specialize in security, it is
hard to address all the relevant issues, let alone that security is a moving
target. Conversely, off-the-shelf software vendors normally adhere to secure
development practices, integrate security frameworks (
http://www.bitrixsoft.com/products/cms/security.php?r1=prnw&r2=bvsb) and
regularly release free product updates. As a result, custom-built solutions
have a greater vulnerability to targeted attacks and likelihood of
application backdoors, inadvertent or otherwise, left by programmers. To
ensure the solution's security, organizations must perform third-party
security testing and code audits that significantly increase costs.

    Importantly, the highly-publicized vendor lock-in problem
clearly misleads organizations about the nature of the issue. With
custom-built solutions, organizations fall into dependence on internal
development teams or third-party consultants - leading to much greater
continuity risks in comparison to established software vendors.

    The custom functionality to address specific business needs is
another myth that doesn't stand up to criticism in the current market of
off-the-shelf CMS software. Solutions now cover a wide range of business
requirements based on thorough market research and customer feedback from the
product's installed base. Additionally, the availability of an open API,
source code and community support in a hybrid-licensed CMS (for example,
Bitrix Site Manager (http://www.bitrixsoft.com/products/cms/?r1=prnw&r2=bvsb)
and Bitrix Intranet (
http://www.bitrixsoft.com/products/intranet/?r1=prnw&r2=bvsb) opens up a wide
range of opportunities for customization, integration with legacy business
applications and true software ownership.

    On the flip side, custom-built solutions conceal certain
business drawbacks both for organizations needing CMS software, third-party
consultants and web development companies. In-house development distracts
resources from the core competence and makes it a rather questionable
investment with recurring expenses.

    Learn more details about advantages of the off-the-shelf CMS
over custom-built solutions in a dedicated white paper
http://www.bitrixsoft.com/support/doc/white_papers.php?r1=newsltr&r2=bvsb

    About Bitrix, Inc.

    Bitrix is a privately-owned company developing an advanced
business communications platform to bridge SMBs with their customers
(Internet), partners (Extranet) and employees (Intranet). Founded in 1998 and
headquartered in Alexandria, VA, Bitrix is rated #3 most popular commercial
CMS by W3Techs with 50,000+ installations and 6,000+ partners worldwide. The
company's products are distinguished for their pioneering technology,
hybrid-licensing approach, unique security features, performance and
ease-of-use.

Source: Bitrix, Inc.

Denis Zenkin, Marketing Director, Bitrix, Inc., +1-703-740-8301, denis.zenkin@bitrixsoft.com

Invitation to Presentation of V-Track Technology - Experience the Optical Mouse Revolution

TAIPEI, Taiwan, February 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - The V-Track Mouse From A4Tech Will be Celebrating its World Premiere at
the Cebit (1st March, 5 p.m.) - Impeccable Function, Even on Fur

    A4Tech is pensioning off the mouse pad. The new V-Track mouse
works on surfaces such as glass, carpet or even fur and can be controlled
precision.

    Would you like to experience the revolution at first hand? If
so, we are inviting you to the presentation of our unique product.

    The V-Track mouse will be celebrating its world premiere at
the Cebit trade fair in Hanover (Germany) on 1st March (5 p.m.). Experience
the major innovation in freedom at the stand of A4Tech (hall 16, stand D28),
the third largest international manufacturer of mice and keyboards, and enjoy
the fascination as part of a relaxed get-together featuring cocktails, models
and music.

    The V-Track technology is based on vertically incident light
instead of the conventional oblique ray. This optimally scans every single
point of a surface. Consequently, perfect cursor control is guaranteed where
conventional laser mice on the other hand fail. V-Track is also less
susceptible to dust, for example.

    Robert Cheng (CEO of A4Tech) and Marc Riemen (A4Tech Germany)
are at your disposal as contacts. Have we aroused your curiosity? If so,
register at: kontakt@aopr.de .

    About A4Tech:

    A4Tech has been offering innovative products in the field of
PC peripherals since 1987 and numbers among the leading international
manufacturers. A4Tech Corporation's recipe for success lies in the innovative
development of pioneering products. During the past years, the input devices
were awarded numerous prizes in the fields of design, innovation and
ergonomics. Constant quality controls guarantee stability and lasting success
in a fast-moving sector.

    Internet: http://www.a4tech.com

   
    Press contact:

    Dr. Oliver Schillings
    Alpha & Omega PR
    Tel.: +49-2202-9590-02
    Fax: +49-2202-9590-03
    o.schillings@aopr.de

Source: A4Tech

Press contact: Dr. Oliver Schillings, Alpha & Omega PR, Tel.: +49-2202-9590-02, Fax: +49-2202-9590-03, o.schillings@aopr.de

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Middlesex County

New Cell Sites Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Virginia Wireless Network

SALUDA, Va., Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of two new mobile broadband cell sites in Middlesex County that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

Customers in Saluda will experience strengthened wireless network coverage along Highway 17. The second cell site boosts coverage along General Puller Highway near the communities of Locust Hill and Topping. The investments complement AT&T's mobile broadband expansion to Virginia's Northern Neck region, announced last year.

"Delivering the fastest mobile broadband coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Mid Atlantic. "Our ongoing investments in Virginia will help ensure that our customers have access to the mobile broadband services that help drive continued economic growth in the Commonwealth."

The new cell sites are one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.

"We want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song, or surf the Internet on your AT&T device," said Rob Forsyth, vice president and general manager for AT&T in northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. "As part of the Middlesex County community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Middlesex County or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

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

** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet 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 @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer Clark of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-202-828-5065, jc167s@att.com

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

27% of Software Testing Groups Don't Use a Bug Tracker

New Data Research by Testuff Shows That 27% of Test Management Tool Users Rely on Email as a Bug Tracker. Paid Solutions FogBugz (Fog Creek) and Jira (Atlassian), Next on the List With 20% and 16%

TEL AVIV, Israel, February 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Testuff Ltd. (http://www.testuff.com), a provider of on-demand services
for managing and executing manual and automation software tests, and for
reporting defects, has today released a series of bug tracker tools usage
statistics, based on information found on the company's large database.

    In the data research the company holds, some interesting, and perhaps
even surprising, numbers were found. One notable statistic is no doubt the
percentage of users who are still working with their Email application as
a bug tracking solution. Unlike the common belief, it seems that many
users in the testing industry choose to work with a test management system,
even before they have a bug tracker.

    The industry's belief that - in a company's tools selection process -
the bug tracker is selected prior to the test management tool, is therefore
untrue for over 1/4 of users.

    According to Testuff Ltd's findings, the two other top solutions on the list
are the paid solutions FogBugz and Jira, with 20% and 16% of users opting for
these respectively. Only then do the open source solutions (and other paid
solutions) appear, with the highest reaching only about 1/3 of these numbers.     
This is quite surprising, as many of the open source solutions have a high
profile online presence, and it was thought that they capture a larger
audience than the data now shows.

    One possible explanation for this, is the fact that for many, these
open-source solutions are not free, as they are serviced as hosted solutions.

    Another conclusion to be drawn from the data is that SaaS solutions are
favoured by bug tracker users more than before, following the global SaaS
trend.

    About Testuff

    Testuff Ltd. was established in January 2007 with the purpose of creating
better tools and services for the software quality assurance (QA) community.
Testuff is a privately held company operating from Tel-Aviv, Israel.

    For more information about Testuff or to download the company test
management tool please visit http://www.testuff.com.

   
    Contact:     
    Gil Bloom     
    Business Development & Marketing     
    Email: gil@testuff.com     
    Website: http://www.testuff.com

Source: Testuff Ltd.

Contact: Gil Bloom, Business Development & Marketing, Email: gil@testuff.com, +972-547434465

Kozio Announces Support for Freescale's QorIQ® P1 Platform Series

Hardware and Software Integration for Custom Boards Based on the P1021 and P1012 Processors

LONGMONT, Colo., Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kozio, Inc. (http://www.kozio.com), the leading provider of In-System Diagnostics today announced the expansion of its In-System Diagnostics (ISD) solution to support Freescale Semiconductor's QorIQ® P1 Platform Series, which includes the P1021 (dual-core) and P1012 (single-core) communications processors. Kozio is the trusted technology leader for integrating hardware and software on electronic devices through ISD, which includes full speed functional tests with interactive and automated interfaces. Kozio is able to leverage over a million lines of validated code to deliver a comprehensive solution for custom boards using the P1021 and P1012 processors in two weeks. Users of these platforms are now able to take full advantage of Kozio's kDiagnostics® Suite to accelerate the development process. This packaged circuit board test solution requires zero design changes or extra equipment, and eliminates the need for QorIQ platform developers to write their own test code. Using kDiagnostics, a QorIQ platform-specific validation check list with results is produced for the respective developer in minutes. The kDiagnostics Design Suite is usable across all product phases, which enables customers to get to market quickly with trusted, tested hardware. 

"The QorIQ platform series is ideally suited for a wide variety of applications in the networking, telecom, defense and industrial markets," said Nikolay Guenov, segment marketing manager for Freescale's Networking Processor Division. "In today's competitive market, companies must continue to pursue advanced methods of verifying and validating new product designs in order to ship reliable products to their customers. We are happy that our customers are able to leverage Kozio's outstanding technology for Freescale-based circuit boards."   

"Kozio is committed to expanding support of Freescale processors and helping their customers world-wide improve test quality, while reducing overall cost and development time," stated Clint Ostrander, President & CEO, Kozio, Inc. "We are uniquely positioned to support all custom designs that leverage the QorIQ platform and look forward to enabling these customers to shave months off of their project schedule."

kDiagnostics® Suite

The complete Kozio solution is a suite of software tools for board diagnostics, binary image downloading, in-system programming, automated board testing, and power-on self-test. The Kozio architecture has two main components: a target diagnostics application and one or more host applications. kDiagnostics Suite includes kDiagnostics - a binary application personalized to your hardware, that executes from the CPU on your processor-based embedded system - and a single license of ValidationAssistant(TM) - a host-based application that provides a graphical user interface for interactively executing tests, downloading images, performing in-system programming of devices such as Flash memory, and troubleshooting assembly or design errors.

Availability

Kozio's kDiagnostics Suite with QorIQ P1 platform series support is available immediately.

About Kozio, Inc.

Founded in 2003, Kozio provides packaged solutions for hardware validation and circuit board test to leading edge customers across the globe. Our tools are constructed from a library of over a million lines of proven diagnostic code that has been run thousands of times, on hundreds of designs throughout the whole product life cycle. Comprehensive hardware design validations are performed in minutes, not weeks, accelerating time-to-market with reduced risk and better allocation of engineering resources. Whether your application is in Engineering, Manufacturing, or In-Field test, Kozio is the trusted leader in In-System Diagnostics and your fastest path to reliable hardware.

    Media Contact:
    Kozio, Inc.
    Debra Hughes
    Director of Marketing
    303.776.1356, ext 117
    Debra.Hughes@kozio.com

Kozio, the Kozio logo and kDiagnostics are registered trademarks of Kozio, Inc.  kPOST, ValidationAssistant, SequenceRunner, and SequenceReporter are trademarks of Kozio, Inc. All other trademarks and products are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Kozio, Inc.

Kozio, Inc.

CONTACT: Debra Hughes, Director of Marketing of Kozio, Inc., +1-303-776-1356, ext 117, Debra.Hughes@kozio.com

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

Live Nation International Unveils Major Upgrade to Ticketing and eCommerce Website Serving 17 Countries

- Provides fans with faster, clearer and more comprehensive access to artists, shows and venues -

LONDON, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, today unveiled its newly-designed website, which offers enhanced access to artists, events and venues spanning 17 countries.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100603/LA14899LOGO)

With technological upgrades and an overall cleaner look, the new site offers consumers the simplest and fastest way to browse for concerts and buy tickets to events in other countries.  New MegaNav dropdowns, a bigger centralised search bar, upfront pricing and a shorter purchase path have all been conceived to deliver swift, trouble-free access to tickets.

In addition, Live Nation's "Buy with Confidence" mark highlights the company's continued commitment to transparency, by simplifying the policies for buying tickets, and ensuring fans know they are in safe hands browsing and buying tickets through Live Nation's online destination.

"We are committed to constantly improving our customer experiences online and this upgrade is a huge step forward for our business and the millions of customers who use our website every day," said Mark Yovich, President of International eCommerce for Live Nation Entertainment. "Meanwhile, 'My Live Nation' makes it easier for fans to stay connected to their favourite artists with alerts, and access to presales that we are delighted to offer to our customers."

Live Nation's new look website allows fans to:

    --  Browse, search and discover concerts for favourite artists across 17
        territories
    --  Keep track of favourite concerts, artists and venues via 'My Live
        Nation'
    --  Get alerts on exclusive presales and onsales
    --  Easily and quickly purchase authentic tickets with confidence
    --  View artist, event and ticket information, seating charts and pictures
        all in one place
    --  Browse International sites in local language or English with a 1-click
        language selector

Access to Live Nation's website is available in these markets:

    Australia & New Zealand     www.livenation.com.au
    Asia                        http://www.livenation.asia
    Belgium                     www.livenation.be
    Czech Republic              http://www.livenation.cz
    Denmark                     www.livenation.dk
    Finland                     www.livenation.fi
    France                      http://www.livenation.fr
    Netherlands                 www.livenation.nl
    Hungary                     www.livenation.hu
    Italy                       www.livenation.it
    Norway                      http://www.livenation.no
    Poland                      http://www.livenation.pl
    Spain                       www.livenation.es
    Sweden                      http://www.livenation.se
    United Arab Emirates        http://www.livenation.ae
    United Kingdom              http://www.livenation.co.uk

The International eCommerce division at Live Nation Entertainment manages the world's leading ticket sites--Ticketmaster, Live Nation, TicketWeb and GetMeIn--in more than 22 countries. The Ticketmaster sites are Top 10 eCommerce sites in the major European markets according to ComScore. In addition, the company designs, builds and manages market-leading and multiple award-winning community sites for some of the biggest Music festivals in the world, including Reading, Download and Rock Werchter.

About Live Nation Entertainment:

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world: connecting 200 million fans to 100,000 events in over 40 countries which has made Ticketmaster.com the #3 eCommerce website in the world. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.

SOURCE  Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Jon Wiffen of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., +44 20 7344 4000, Jon.Wiffen@ticketmaster.co.uk

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

Artificial Life Announces ToonMates(R)

New Social Network Game for Facebook and Mobile Platforms

HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Artificial Life, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: ALIF) (http://www.artificial-life.com), a leading full service provider of award-winning smartphone and tablet technology and applications, announces today the upcoming launch of ToonMates®; a massively multiplayer social game for multiple platforms including: Facebook, Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 7 devices.

ToonMates is based on original interactive animated characters created by Artificial Life (ALIF). ToonMates offers a new approach to the hugely popular multiplayer social game genre by populating the ToonMates world with much edgier and provocative content than is normally associated with social gaming which often focuses on wholesome activities such as raising crops on a farm, managing a cake shop, or caring for virtual animals.

In ToonMates, players will inhabit an expansive virtual world playing the role of a "ToonMate" - a customizable cartoon avatar. Exploration of the ToonMates community will reveal a wide variety of locations including clubs, shopping districts and a seedy underbelly complete with slums, gang turf, and other shady venues. Players may engage in activities such as visiting nightclubs and bars, battling it out with neighboring gangs, and interacting with other players to dance, play cards, chat, fight, and all around get their party on.

Players will embark on missions while interacting with other ToonMates created by their friends and users worldwide. As players make friends in the game, they will expand their ToonMates community and will begin to receive unique multiplayer activities which they can complete with their friends in real time. Missions can range from the ordinary (bust our windows in buildings, set booby traps) to extremely downright dangerous virtual operations (stage kidnappings, rob banks, harvest virtual body parts, and cause general mayhem!). Overall, the atmosphere of ToonMates is adventurous and fun while at the same time being infused with a healthy dose of controversy, chaos, and dark sarcastic humor.

A design preview of the ToonMates and their world can be viewed at: http://www.toonmates.com. This game has not yet been rated but is aimed at an older teen to young adult crowd and is not for the easily offended.

The locations in the ToonMates world may be customized by players. Each player has his/her own "home-base" which may be decorated with their own trophies, weapons, gifts and purchased items. As the ToonMates world grows, buildings, streets, and entire neighborhoods may be created and named after advanced players. In addition to players' avatars, the ToonMates world is populated by artificial intelligence driven non-player characters (NPC's) who can either help or hinder the players' advancement in the game. For example, a pickpocket NPC may steal a player's in-game currency, a con artist NPC may dupe a player out of possessions, or a psychotic dog NPC may bite a player and send him/her to the ToonMates General Hospital for weeks!  On the flip side NPC's may also be the bearers of gifts and bonuses.  Content and characters are a bit grisly, but nonetheless players are ensured that whenever entering the ToonMates realm they will be amused, engaged, and quite possibly attacked.

ToonMates Game Features

    --  Personalization of players' ToonMates to provide a unique community
        experience
    --  Shopping for virtual goods to assist gameplay and for further
        customization
    --  Invite, Share, Gift, and Tag available through Facebook
    --  Sharing of game activities and accomplishments through Facebook Wall and
        Twitter
    --  Import player's profile from Facebook
    --  Seasonal events and virtual goods in all shapes and sizes
    --  Real-time chat between ToonMates
    --  User-generated content for media sharing (music and pictures) as well as
        a graffiti wall for players' self-expression in their ToonMates
        neighborhood
    --  Different goals and missions in expanse of neighborhoods and streets
    --  Multiplayer mini-game challenges

In addition to playing ToonMates on Facebook, the game will also be available for download through the App Store(SM) for iPhone®/iPad® Google's Android Market, and Microsoft's Windows Phone Marketplace. The game will be available for free, with many upgrade options and in-app purchases to access exclusive features and items. ToonMates leverages Artificial Life's proprietary technology, OPUS-M(TM), which will support the many features such as real-time user interactions and optimized user management.

ToonMates is scheduled to be released in Q3, 2011.

"I am proud to finally announce ToonMates which we have prepared for a long time as Artificial Life's first social game for Facebook as well as mobile devices. This strategic move shall give us a jump start in the social gaming business. We have plans to further expand into the social network arena in 2011 and beyond," said Eberhard Schoneburg, CEO of Artificial Life, Inc.

iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

About Artificial Life, Inc.

Artificial Life, Inc. has been a pioneer in artificial intelligence and mobile technology since its inception in Boston in 1994. We are a public US corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ALIF) with listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: AIF.F; Xetra: AIF.DE) and headquarters and production center in Hong Kong. We have additional offices in Berlin, Germany (EMEA headquarters), Tokyo, Japan, and Santa Monica, USA. Currently our main business areas are: high quality (3D) interactive (massively multiplayer) mobile games, mobile participation television, mobile business applications, our powerful mobile commerce technology platform OPUS-M(TM) and our green IT solutions provided by Green Cortex, Inc. We have won many industry awards for our outstanding technology and products.

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Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition and business prospects. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although such statements are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual market trends or our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to obtain additional funding to operate and grow our business; the unproven potential of our mobile gaming business model; changing consumer preferences and uncertainty of market acceptance of our products; timely adoption and availability of 3G mobile technology; market acceptance for use of mobile handheld devices to play the interactive games; unpredictable mobile game development schedules; our reliance on a relatively small number of brands; our ability to license brands from others; our dependence upon resellers and telecommunication carriers and operators to distribute our products; our ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new or enhanced products in a timely manner; and the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us or by our competitors. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 16, 2010. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.

For more information on ARTIFICIAL LIFE, INC., please contact:

    Artificial Life IR and PR
     Contact:
    Adeline Law
    Tel: +852-3102-2800
    ir@artificial-life.com

SOURCE  Artificial Life, Inc.

Artificial Life, Inc.

CONTACT: At Artificial Life, Inc., Artificial Life IR and PR, Adeline Law, +852-3102-2800, ir@artificial-life.com

Web Site: http://www.youtube.com/user/alifegames

Live Nation International Unveils Major Upgrade to Ticketing and eCommerce Website Serving 17 Countries

LONDON, February 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Provides Fans With Faster, Clearer and More Comprehensive Access
to Artists, Shows and Venues

    Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV), the world's
leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, today unveiled its
newly-designed website, which offers enhanced access to artists, events and
venues spanning 17 countries.

    With technological upgrades and an overall cleaner look, the
new site offers consumers the simplest and fastest way to browse for concerts
and buy tickets to events in other countries. New MegaNav dropdowns, a bigger
centralised search bar, upfront pricing and a shorter purchase path have all
been conceived to deliver swift, trouble-free access to tickets.

    In addition, Live Nation's "Buy with Confidence" mark
highlights the company's continued commitment to transparency, by simplifying
the policies for buying tickets, and ensuring fans know they are in safe
hands browsing and buying tickets through Live Nation's online destination.

    "We are committed to constantly improving our customer
experiences online and this upgrade is a huge step forward for our business
and the millions of customers who use our website every day," said Mark
Yovich, President of International eCommerce for Live Nation Entertainment.
"Meanwhile, 'My Live Nation' makes it easier for fans to stay connected to
their favourite artists with alerts, and access to presales that we are
delighted to offer to our customers."

   
    Live Nation's new look website allows fans to:

    - Browse, search and discover concerts for favourite artists
      across 17 territories
    - Keep track of favourite concerts, artists and venues via 'My Live
      Nation'
    - Get alerts on exclusive presales and onsales
    - Easily and quickly purchase authentic tickets with confidence
    - View artist, event and ticket information, seating charts and
      pictures all in one place
    - Browse International sites in local language or English with a
      1-click language selector

    Access to Live Nation's website is available in these markets:

    Australia & New Zealand  http://www.livenation.com.au
    Asia                     http://www.livenation.asia
    Belgium                  http://www.livenation.be
    Czech Republic           http://www.livenation.cz
    Denmark                  http://www.livenation.dk
    Finland                  http://www.livenation.fi
    France                   http://www.livenation.fr
    Netherlands              http://www.livenation.nl
    Hungary                  http://www.livenation.hu
    Italy                    http://www.livenation.it
    Norway                   http://www.livenation.no
    Poland                   http://www.livenation.pl
    Spain                    http://www.livenation.es
    Sweden                   http://www.livenation.se
    United Arab Emirates     http://www.livenation.ae
    United Kingdom           http://www.livenation.co.uk

    The International eCommerce division at Live Nation
Entertainment manages the world's leading ticket sites - Ticketmaster, Live
Nation, TicketWeb and GetMeIn - in more than 22 countries. The Ticketmaster
sites are Top 10 eCommerce sites in the major European markets according to
ComScore. In addition, the company designs, builds and manages market-leading
and multiple award-winning community sites for some of the biggest Music
festivals in the world, including Reading, Download and Rock Werchter.

    About Live Nation Entertainment:

    Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE-LYV) is the largest live
entertainment company in the world: connecting 200 million fans to 100,000
events in over 40 countries, which has made Ticketmaster.com the #3 eCommerce
website in the world. For additional information, visit
http://www.livenation.com/investors.

Source: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Jon Wiffen, PR Manager Ticketmaster UK: (Jon.Wiffen@ticketmaster.co.uk and +44-20-7344-4000)

Financial Spread Betting on Your iPhone

LONDON, February 24, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Only a few years ago, the financial spread bettor was chained to his
computer to make his trades. The moment he stepped away, access to the spread
betting providers such as City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) was
completely lost. If any sudden changes happened in the markets, the spread
bettor was powerless to react, possibly resulting in the loss of potential
profits.

    All this changed in 2009 when City Index introduced City Trading(TM), its
first spread betting and CFD trading iPhone(TM) app, allowing users to trade
whatever, wherever and whenever they wanted to.

    In addition to trading, iPhone spread betting apps also facilitate market
analysis, allowing you to keep up-to-date with price movements, charting and
financial news in your spare moments. This kind of research is at the heart
of both technical analysis and fundamental analysis in financial spread
betting (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/), and can go some way to
ensuring your trading is based on analysis rather than instinct.

    Along with the additional freedom and opportunities that iPhone spread
betting has introduced, it has also created a need for some traders to adapt
their spread betting styles accordingly. Market Strategist Joshua Raymond
commented: "The concept behind mobile dealing is to increase your potential
to access prices whenever you want. The disadvantage could be that the more
you look at prices moving, the higher is the potential for you to make
impulse trades without proper research and analysis."

    Since launching the app, City Index has been named 'Best Mobile Trading
Platform' at the 2010 Money AM Online Finance Awards and the City Trading(TM)
application has been downloaded thousands of times. It seems like iPhone
spread betting is here to stay.

    To learn more about mobile spread betting with City Index visit
http://www.cityindex.co.uk/trading-platform/mobile-trading-platform.aspx.

    Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in
losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the
risks.

    iPhone(TM) is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of
Apple Inc.

    About City Index:

    Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of
derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through a City Index
trading platform.

    As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for
individuals in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide access to a wide range
of instruments including margined foreign exchange, CFD trading
(http://www.cityindex.co.uk/cfd-trading/) and, in the UK, spread betting.

    We constantly look to widen the range of assets we offer, improve the
performance of our platforms and expand the range of services we provide. The
result is that our customers benefit from innovative trading tools with
transparent pricing, competitive spreads, and a high standard of customer
service and support. For more information, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/.

Source: City Index

Contact: Joshua Raymond, City Index Group, Tel: +44(0)20-7107-7002, Email: joshua.raymond[at]cityindex.co.uk; Jonathan Smith / Alex Nekrassov, New Century Media, Tel: +44(0)20-7930-8033, Email: jsmith[at]newcenturymedia.co.uk /alexnekrassov[at]newcenturymedia.co.uk

Tempest Photography Selects NetDespatch Powered Royal Mail Tracked Service

MARLOW, England, February 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     School and Graduation photo specialist Tempest Photography has selected
NetDespatch powered Royal Mail Tracked services to boost service levels for
its online and mail order business. The web shipping and tracking system is
supporting the company's surging growth in direct order business and speeding
collection and delivery of photographs and gifts to tens of thousands of
customers throughout the UK.

    "Royal Mail Tracked is good value for money and with the integrated
NetDespatch Velocity system it provides a high tech web booking service that
helps streamline our administration. The service from Royal Mail Tracked is
excellent and that in turn means we provide the highest levels of service to
our customers," says Rob Dickens, Despatch Manager, Tempest Photography.

    Tempest Photography currently uses the service to book collections using
the powerful address book facility and to print Royal Mail Tracked shipping
labels. The system is entirely web-based and does not require any special
dedicated hardware or software. Tempest Photography despatchers simply access
the system through a secure login page. It also enables customers to access
tracking data and proof of delivery provided by the Royal Mail Tracked
Services website. When the Royal Mail Collection Manifest is produced,
pre-advice data is transferred automatically and securely to the Royal Mail
servers.

    "We have been using the NetDespatch Royal Mail web software since
December 2010. We were already familiar with Velocity and, therefore, we knew
it was flexible and reliable. It automates our order despatch process and
reduces our administration and paperwork. It frees us to focus on serving our
customers and it provides the flexibility for further integration with our
online store. This will further enhance our product and service offerings,"
says Rob Dickens.

    Joann Bickle, Business Development Manager at Royal Mail adds: "Tempest
Photography chose NetDespatch Velocity when it became clear that the business
needed a powerful web based system to manage large volumes of parcels.
Importantly, NetDespatch completed the implementation within 48 hours. It is
a flexible solution and allows Royal Mail Tracked customers to extend the
system to fit their needs. It provides high throughput and helps them with
order fulfillment and adds speed to despatch management."

    http://www.netdespatch.com

Source: NetDespatch Ltd

CONTACTS: Matthew Robertson, NetDespatch, tel: +44(0)1978-367475 e-mail: delivermore@despatch.net

National Television Uses ISL Groop TV Live Videoconference in a new TV Talk Show

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, February 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     ISL Online successfully launched its videoconferencing technology ISL
Groop TV (http://bit.ly/hGDBWA) in a new TV talk show broadcasted in prime
time, on the Slovenian national television. The TV show introduces
interaction with TV audience through a web videoconference, giving the TV
media the higher dimension that Internet opens.

    ISL Groop TV, which plays the key role in the show is provided by IT
company ISL Online (http://bit.ly/gbbuVB), specialized in developing cloud
based communication and collaboration tools. The key feature of the
videoconference is ease of use, which is essential for communication with
random web visitors that might not be particularly computer literate, thus
making it feasible for anyone from the TV show's audience to join in a few
easy steps. A quick trailer of ISL Groop TV in a TV talk show can be seen on
YouTube (http://bit.ly/g3wY3I). For specific information please contact the
developing company ISL Online at sales@islonline.com.

    The conferencing technology depicted on the show opens up an array of
possible scenarios and can web-enable many other types of events. It can make
part of a business conference, a fair, a music concert or a theatre
spectacle, modern art performance, reality tv, ... Although events differ a
lot from each other, their common goal should be to overcome geographical
distances through live interaction via web videoconference. Online
conferencing is opening up a whole new media and ISL Groop TV has made it
accessible to practically everybody.

    ISL Groop TV is a customized version of online meetings software ISL
Groop tailored for TV show purposes. It's the latest fruit of ISL Online, R&D
company that has been supplying easy-to-use, on-demand business software for
remote desktop support and access, web meetings and instant live chats since
2003 to over 90,000 business users worldwide which establish more than 5
million session per year.

    http://www.islonline.com

Source: ISL Online

Barbara Viskovic | Marketing&PR, XLAB d.o.o, Pot za Brdom 100, SI-1000, Ljubljana, press@islonline.com, T: +386-8-2000760, F: +386-8-2000770

Marvell and ASUS Team Up to Enable Mass Market Availability of TD-SCDMA Smartphones

Marvell affirms its leadership in China's TD-SCDMA standard with introduction of the ASUS T10 and T20 smartphones powered by Marvell's PXA920, industry's first single-chip TD-SCDMA solution

BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced that ASUS has chosen Marvell as a strategic partner to launch a new series of TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) smartphones in China. ASUS' new T10 and T20 series smartphones are powered by Marvell® PXA920 platform, the first commercially available single-chip solution which supports China Mobile's latest version of OPhone OMS system.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110223/SF53781)

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"I am proud of the leading role Marvell has played in the development of the TD-SCDMA standard, and I am particularly excited to see the launch of the ASUS TD smartphone with the addition of mobile gaming and mobile TV features all in one device - a true breakthrough in mobile telephone technology," said Weili Dai, Marvell's Co-Founder. "The ASUS smartphones are powered by Marvell's PXA920 platform, the industry's first single-chip TD-SCDMA solution: a tiny chip which delivers gigahertz speed, dynamic multimedia for mobile TV, live video, gaming and many exciting new applications, all to be unified by Marvell's beautiful and easy-to-use Kinoma® software experience.  I believe the ASUS TD smartphones will be just the beginning of mass deployment of cost effective, advanced TD-SCDMA-based smartphones throughout China." ?

"ASUS is very excited to have Marvell as a partner in developing the TD-SCDMA phones.  Marvell's single-chip PXA 920 allowed us to produce thinner and lighter phones without compromising any technical performance," said Benson Lin, ASUS' corporate vice president and the general manager of its mobile devices unit.

ASUS T10 and T20 smartphones will provide consumers a high quality mobile gaming and mobile TV experience, along with best-in-class Wi-Fi connectivity, all delivered in a sleek and sophisticated ASUS design form factor. ASUS has also chosen Marvell Avastar(TM) 88W8787 to enable 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 and FM connectivity as a featured component inside the new TD-SCDMA smartphones, offering exceptional Wi-Fi range and throughput and delivering crisp Bluetooth and FM audio quality. Together, Marvell and ASUS are raising the technology bar in the industry, bringing consumers powerful performance, premium design and quality - all at an attractive price point.

For more information about the Marvell PXA 920 please visit http://www.marvell.com or contact a sales representative.

About Marvell

Marvell is a world leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions.  Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.

Marvell, the M logo and Kinoma are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates.  Avastar is a trademark of Marvell or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

    For Further Information Contact:
    Marvell's China Media
     Relations                Marvell Media Relations
    Gail Liu                  Daniel Yoo
    Tel: 8610-82151511        Tel: 408.222.2187
    gailliu@marvell.com       yoo@marvell.com

SOURCE  Marvell

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Marvell

CONTACT: Gail Liu, China Media Relations, 8610-82151511, gailliu@marvell.com, or Daniel Yoo, U.S. Media Relations, +1-408-222-2187, yoo@marvell.com, both of Marvell

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

Atmel Optimizes QTouch Architecture for Touch Application-Specific Devices

New architecture enables ready-to-use controllers for touch Button, Slider, Wheel implementation; Offers reduced BOM cost, lower-power consumption, industry-best proximity range

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IIC Shenzhen 2011 -- Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced a new family of QTouch® capacitive touch controllers for implementing button, slider and wheel (BSW) functionality on application-specific devices. The new Atmel AT42QT1070 and AT42QT2120 devices offer designers an easy-to-use solution with no firmware development, reduced bill of materials and lower power consumption. In addition, the AT42QT2120 device offers the industry's greatest proximity range of up to 8 inches to enable unique new capabilities including 3-D gestures.

This family of touch controllers includes a unique touch sensing architecture that eliminates the need for any external components and uses only one I/O pin for each sensing channel. This architecture also supports a new capacitive sensing method with a faster scan time, lower current consumption and less sensitivity to power supply fluctuations than previous generation devices. Adding greater value and differentiation for customers' end products, these features provide a lower barrier of entry for integrating touch user interfaces into a variety of applications including home appliances, automotive control panels, TVs, remote controls, set-top boxes, LCD monitors and many others.

"Atmel's new family of touch controllers allows easier implementation of touch button, slider and wheel interfaces. This family is the industry's first to allow designers the ability to design capacitive interfaces without the need for external components," said Steve Berry, director of marketing, Atmel Corporation. "Compatible with the Atmel QTouch Library, we are excited to offer this new family of BSW capacitive touch controllers with the simplicity and ease-of-use that designers want to reliably and robustly support a broad array of applications."

This new family of optimized touch architecture devices is a new class of ready-to-use touch sensing controllers, supporting up to 12 sensor channels, 1.8V-5.5V operating voltage range and an I2C-compatible communications interface. In addition, this family includes Adjacent Key Suppression (AKS) support, self-calibration, auto-drift compensation, noise filtering, and a selectable sleep interval. The first device of this family is the AT42QT1070 which supports 7 channels and is in full production now. The second device in the family will be the AT42QT2120 with 12 channels and includes support for a slider or wheel interface. The AT42QT2120 will be in production Q2 2011. Both devices may be configured for stand-alone mode or communications mode.

About Atmel QTouch

QTouch detects touches by utilizing Atmel's proprietary Charge Transfer technology. The QTouch method is robust and reliable, making it easy to replace mechanical buttons. This technology is ideal for user interface applications requiring a small or large number of buttons, sliders, knobs, dials, etc.

For more information on the new Atmel QTouch family, please visit http://www.atmel.com/products/bsw

Tweet this: Atmel Optimizes QTouch Architecture for Touch Application-specific Devices: http://tinyurl.com/bsw-optimized.

About Atmel

Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.

©2011 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel®, Atmel logo and combinations thereof, QTouch®  and others are registered trademarks, or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

    Press Contact:
    Agnes Toan, PR Manager
    Tel: (+1) 408-487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com

SOURCE  Atmel Corporation

Atmel Corporation

CONTACT: Agnes Toan, PR Manager of Atmel Corporation, +1-408-487-2963, agnes.toan@atmel.com

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

SparCode, Inc - is Launching a New 'Today's Deal' Service Through Social Networking Community With Downloadable Software, Games and e-Books

Each buyer becomes a member of the SparCode community and will pick their personalized SparCode ID, where they can share "Today's Deal" at 50% off MSRP - with their social media connections with a few clicks

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When a friend takes the deal, the SparCoder will receive 20% cash back into their account and if five friends take the deal, they get the product for free. All the new buyers will also become SparCoders and can share with their friends.

Brad Furber, President and Founder of SparCode says that "Leading a consumer software utility developer and publisher for many years, the biggest challenge our team faced, and the biggest expense we incurred, was acquiring new customers on a profitable basis. SparCode solves this problem for publishers of digital goods - rather than risking a lot of capital spending money on a cost per impression (CPM) and cost per click (CPC) basis, publishers can now simply make their products available for purchase through SparCode on a cost per acquisition (CPA) basis. Accordingly, digital goods publishers can acquire new customers through SparCode at zero risk of capital with guaranteed profit margins."

Ivan Solvason, Founder and CEO said, "Working with production, marketing and distribution of computer games for over 14 years worldwide, I found the distribution chain be a significant bottlenecks reaching end customers. By joining the SparCode community - users can easily share fantastic deals with their friends, saving them a fortune."

SparCode.com (http://www.sparcode.com) is launching on February 24th, 2011. It's first offer is a world class, award winning Spyware and Adware remover called STOPzilla - used already by over 15 million people worldwide. SparCode will offer the product at a 50% discount to MSRP, for a limited time only.

SparCode believes it is the first company to launch a group purchasing business model focused exclusively on digital goods. SparCode has also been designed and engineered to enable use of social media tools by end users to rate and review products, share deals, and experience the rewards and benefits of SparCode's innovative loyalty and cash back program.

SparCode, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, and conducts certain operations through SparCode International (DK) ApS, a limited liability company organized under the laws of Denmark. SparCode was co-founded by Ivan Solvason, Brad Furber, Nicholas Schultz-Moller and Andreas Garnaes. SparCode is targeting the global online market for digital goods with a view towards building a global social networking community of loud and proud SparCoders.

    Ivan Solvason
    SparCode, Inc
    +4531122707
    ivan@sparcode.com

    Brad Furber
    206-972-3242
    SparCode, Inc
    brad@sparcode.com

SOURCE  SparCode, Inc

SparCode, Inc

CONTACT: Ivan Solvason, +4531122707, ivan@sparcode.com, Brad Furber, +1-206-972-3242, brad@sparcode.com, both for SparCode, Inc

Space Shuttle Discovery Launch Available Live for 'Social Viewing' via LOOT's Sunset Yacht in PlayStation®Home

Last Discovery Shuttle launch will be the first live streaming event featured by the PlayStation®Home premium space.

CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of NASA will have an opportunity to watch the final liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery in a unique "social viewing" environment available through Sony Computer Entertainment America's PlayStation®Home for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

A live stream of the launch of the Discovery will be shown on the new NASA TV Channel of the Sunset Yacht, a premium personal space from LOOT, Sony DADC's interactive entertainment development team. The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled for February 24th at 4:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The launch of Discovery is the first live streaming event to be offered by Sunset Yacht, which debuted in December. The Sunset Yacht features LOOT's proprietary Entertainment-On-Demand system which allows users to communicate via Bluetooth headsets while watching popular television shows, web series and other types of content--all from inside the PlayStation Home social gaming environment. 

"We're excited about this new way for people to experience the exhilaration of human spaceflight as part of a larger community," said David Weaver, NASA associate administrator for the Office of Communications. "In addition to the other two shuttle launches planned for April and June, NASA looks forward to sharing more of our endeavors with PlayStation users."

In addition to the live streamed events, users will be able to access hundreds of videos on demand (VOD) offering spectacular views of the universe from past and current NASA missions.  This large selection of videos and podcasts are courtesy of NASA and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

"The launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce people to the fun of social viewing," said LOOT Managing Director David Sterling. "Users can share this experience with their friends, regardless of where those friends happen to be in the world."

Following Discovery's launch, NASA TV will continue to be available through Sunset Yacht as a live stream. NASA TV features coverage of NASA missions and events, plus documentaries, archival and other special programming. Other content available of Sunset Yacht includes Dilbert and The Tick, provided by Crackle, as well as popular web series such as HD Nation, Scam School, Penn Point with Penn Jillette, Film Riot and Digg Dialogg from Revision3, the leading television network for the internet generation.

"PlayStation", is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

About Sony DADC Digital Services

Sony DADC Digital Services is a pioneering provider of end-to-end digital supply chain solutions to customers across the media and entertainment industries, including major film studios, broadcasters, music labels game companies, software providers, and other content providers. Drawing on proven expertise in physical supply chains, creative services, and a unique understanding of the global media marketplace, the company is committed to the continuous development of next-generation solutions that deliver the speed, efficiency, and quality required by today's digital media businesses and the audiences they serve. The company has 350 employees and serves customers through a global network organization of 12 facilities with major hubs in Los Angeles, New York, London, Salzburg, and Hong Kong.

About LOOT

LOOT is a group of interactive entertainment developers at Sony DADC Digital Services   that create experiences and products for PlayStation Home. Their products for PlayStation Home include premium personal spaces and different ornaments and costumes.Follow LOOT on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/lootgear and on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/lootgear

SOURCE  Sony DADC Digital Services

Sony DADC Digital Services

CONTACT: Linda Rosner, ArtisansPR, +1-310-837-6008, lrosner@artisanspr.com

OfferMobi to Attend Digiday: Mobile Apps Los Angeles; Helping Publishers and Advertisers Effectively Leverage Mobile App Traffic

First US-based mobile performance marketing network contributes mobile marketing knowledge at one of the most highly regarded mobile app events of the year.

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OfferMobi, the first US-based performance marketing network for mobile advertising campaigns, announced today that it will be attending Digiday: Mobile Apps Los Angeles, which has become one of the fastest-growing and most highly attended mobile app events in the country.

Digiday: Mobile Apps is taking place on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, and will bring together some of the biggest names in mobile advertising and marketing. The event  features hundreds of top brand marketers, agency executives, online publishers and app developers who are all involved with harnessing the power of the billion dollar mobile app boom. The conference has risen to become one of the most popular shows in the app industry, addressing the challenges and success stories of the explosive mobile app market, allowing for app developers and customers to come together under one roof and find new ways to connect and share their insights.

Executives from the OfferMobi team will be attending the event sharing the most current OfferMobi news and information, company developments, as well as sharing insights with the hundreds of app developers at the event.

"It is a pleasure to be attending this year's Digiday: Mobile, and share with hundreds of app developers at the conference how they can effectively monetize their mobile app customer base and ultimately bring their business into the next wave of mobile advertising," said Mark Roth, CEO of OfferMobi.  "As recent developments in the mobile app space have given advertisers new methods to attract customers on mobile devices, the need for app developers to step up and take advantage of mobile traffic has never been higher. We are eager to share our vision with all attendees who will be present at this year's event."

This announcement follows a string of milestone achievements, which OfferMobi has announced since its launch in April 2010. Among the key milestones the company has achieved are the growth of its client base to more than 8,500 mobile publishers and 60 brand advertisers, as well as delivering industry-leading performance metrics for its customers such as increasing conversions by more than 260%, and receiving over 3 million clicks on a monthly basis on the network.

For more information on OfferMobi, including a listing of customers, service offerings and recent company news, visit http://www.OfferMobi.com.

About OfferMobi:

OfferMobi is the first USA-based mobile affiliate network. Launched in early 2010, OfferMobi has amassed a loyal following of over 8,500 mobile publishers who are seeking performance-based commissions from ad campaigns they can run in mobile advertising channels. OfferMobi acts as both an agency and a performance-based network for advertisers who wish to promote their mobile enabled website, App, or click to call/pay per call campaign. OfferMobi works with mobile publishers who own well-travelled mobile destinations, popular app owners and other mobile ad networks to increase the revenue they earn from their mobile ad inventories on a performance basis.

    Media Contact:
    Matt Rizzetta
    North 6th Agency
    917-398-0818
    mrizzetta@north6thagency.com

SOURCE  OfferMobi

OfferMobi

CONTACT: Matt Rizzetta, North 6th Agency, +1-917-398-0818, mrizzetta@north6thagency.com

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

GSA Launches Mobile Version of GobiernoUSA.gov

Spanish-speakers now have easy access to popular government programs and services on their mobile devices, where and when they need it.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. General Services Administration launched today a mobile version of GobiernoUSA.gov, the official portal of the U.S. government in Spanish with access to a bounty of government websites, programs and services. As part of the federal government's ongoing effort to make information more accessible to all Americans, the public can now use mobile devices to more easily search for government information on such popular topics as employment, government benefits, food safety and education. The mobile site is accessible at http://m.gobiernousa.gov.

"Given the penetration of mobile devices, particularly in Hispanic communities, this is the natural evolution in providing information to the public anywhere, anytime, and in Spanish," said Martha Dorris, GSA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Citizen Services. "Through m.gobiernousa.gov  users can easily and immediately find government information to make decisions affecting their lives, such as  checking changes at airport security checkpoints,  filing taxes for free or finding student financial assistance.

According to a recent Pew Internet and American Life Project report, Hispanics are among the most active users of the mobile Web. They take advantage of a much greater range of their phones' features, and are more inclined to use their mobile phones to access the Internet.

The mobile-friendly version of GobiernoUSA.gov complements the English language USA.gov's mobile version, http://m.usa.gov, which launched last July. The mobile version of GobiernoUSA.gov allows users to access a wide range of government programs and services on mobile devices without complicated graphics and lengthy text that can bog down mobile Web browsers.

GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies also provides helpful information to the public through Kids.gov, Pueblo.gsa.gov, and Consumeraction.gov and its Spanish counterpart, Consumidor.gov. GSA's Federal Citizen Information Center provides phone access to the public at 1-800-FED-INFO, free publications, and other programs. GSA facilitates more than 245 million instances of public engagement each year.

As the federal government's workplace solutions provider, the U.S. General Services Administration works to foster an effective, sustainable and transparent government for the American people. GSA's expertise in government workplace solutions include:

    --  Effective management of government assets including more than 9,600
        government-owned or leased buildings and 215,000 vehicles in the federal
        fleet, and preservation of historic federal properties;
    --  Leveraging the government's buying power through responsible acquisition
        of products and services making up approximately 14 percent of the
        government's total procurement dollars;
    --  Providing innovative technology solutions to enhance government
        efficiency and increase citizen engagement; and
    --  Promoting responsible use of federal resources through development of
        governmentwide policies ranging from federal travel to property and
        management practices.

SOURCE  U.S. General Services Administration

U.S. General Services Administration

CONTACT: Bob Lesino of GSA, +1-202-501-1231, Robert.Lesino@gsa.gov

Web Site: http://gobiernousa.gov/

The Microwave Vision (NYSE-Euronext: ALMIC) Group, Manufacturer of High-Performance Telecom Test Systems, Develops a Breakthrough Technology for Wireless Device Testing: SG-3D

PARIS, February 23, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     This concept accelerates the testing process for broadband devices
(mobile phones, smartphones, laptops, digital tablets). - Measurement speed
is near real-time, thanks to a combination of multiple sensors arranged in 3D
inside a sphere.

    The sensors surround the object under test

    The new SG-3D concept is "all-in-one." It is composed of a spherical,
shielded metal cage lined with absorber. A multitude of measurement sensors
are distributed inside the sphere. This configuration allows for a 3D
snapshot of the radiation of a device placed in the center of the sphere,
without any mechanical movement.

    *** Video presentation available at:
http://www.microwavevision.com/content/videos ***

    SG-3D, currently an advanced prototype, has been presented at AMTA 2010
in Atlanta. In 2011, the product will be widely expanded. Several sizes are
available to cover various applications from different industries.

    "Microwave Vision has always been a leader in antenna measurement
techniques. The multi-probe arch systems we developed more than 10 years ago
revolutionized wireless device measurement before being adopted by the
Automotive and Aerospace & Defense industries. 300 sites around the world are
now equipped with this technology. We are continuing our strategy of
progression: 3D measurement will allow for drastic reductions in measurement
test times and greatly increase analysis capabilities," explains Philippe
Garreau, President of Microwave Vision.

    About MICROWAVE VISION:

    MICROWAVE VISION (NYSE-Euronext: ALMIC) is a leading global manufacturer
of test systems and antenna measurement. Alternext, ISIN code FR 0004058949

    http://www.microwavevision.com

Source: MICROWAVE VISION

Contact: Tel: +33(0)1-69-29-88-50; eric.beaumont@microwavevision.com

LG Electronics USA Showcases Versatile Flat Panel Commercial Displays at Digital Signage Expo 2011

From Award-Winning Signage Solutions to Touch Screens and 3D Displays, LG's Portfolio Delivers Innovative, Attractive Consumer Engagement Options

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Understanding the varying and demanding needs of digital out-of-home advertising, LG Electronics is displaying its expanded line of commercial display solutions - new giant sizes, 72- and 65-inch class screens, plus touch-screen technology and next-generation 3D displays - this week at Digital Signage Expo 2011 (booths 1200 and 1800).

As a leader in the digital signage industry, LG provides signage solutions for a wide variety of vertical markets from Small and Medium Business (SMB), to Quick Serve Restaurants (QSR), to airports and houses of worship, to name a few. Making digital signage easier to implement than ever before, LG will also be showcasing its SuperSign Premier product which is an innovative, out-of-the-box solution to information sharing. (See separate press release.)

"LG's broad technology portfolio is designed to create an interactive and engaging experience that provides real business value through improved customer and branding recognition as well as increased purchase behavior," said Jeff Dowell, vice president, Digital Signage, LG Electronics USA. "With our 3D, touch and turnkey solutions, LG has created a product line that is as intuitive and user-friendly as it is effective, positioning us for continued positive growth in 2011."

Engage Senses, Engage Consumers

This week at DSE 2011, LG is highlighting the broad depth and breadth of its product line headlined by its first commercial-grade passive 3D TV, based on "FPR" LG Cinema 3D technology, the next generation 3D display. Using very affordable and comfortable polarized eyewear, the 47-inch class LG 47LD950C 3D LCD HDTV (46.9-inches measured diagonally) offers a truly cinematic experience outside the theater. Its glossy black finish provides an attractive, modern HD display solution that delivers a 3D experience that can be enjoyed in hotel lobbies, restaurants, sports lounges, theatres and other public spaces.

LG is also exhibiting three 47-inch class touch screen displays. Through collaborations with Horizon, Kristel, Techglobal and ICG, LG's touch screen displays engage passers-bys in interactive new ways. From way-finding in a hotel lobby to navigating the latest news on campus, LG's touch screens make it simple to communicate.

Versatile Media Players

The NC-1000 digital media player complements LG's commercial display technology by utilizing a medium that is equipped to conveniently display content including images, movies, audio and other file types. The NC-1000 is also capable of controlling multiple displays from one central location making it easier than ever to deploy interactive content.

The LG NC-2000 is an alternative to the standalone NC-1000 and functions as an integral component of LG's Commercial Display solutions. The NC-2000 is a card that slides into the port of a compatible LG LCD monitor. Once connected, this media player can transmit content such as way-finding, dynamic advertising, information boards and broadcast video in Full HD.

Included management software is intuitive and user-friendly and allows for easy navigation through menus to control networked displays and simultaneously run media files such as video, images, audio and Flash. The LG NC-2000 is compatible with the M3204CCBA, M4214CCBA, and M4716CCBA LG monitors.

Display Sizes for Every Environment

LG's dynamic lineup includes flat panel displays for all information sharing and advertising needs no matter the size. Spanning 32- to 72-inch class sizes, LG offers solutions for spaces of all shapes and sizes.

Large Displays

LG's large-sized monitors bring durability, energy efficiency and high-definition to a versatile customer base. Perfect for large and impactful installations such as hotel theaters and interactive airport displays, LG is exhibiting a 3x3 LED matrix video wall comprised of nine 47-inch class 47WV30 LED monitors (46.9-inches measured diagonally).

For large scale applications such as bus terminals or hospitality settings, LG is showcasing its 72- and 65-inch class monitors. The Full HD 72WS10 (71.5-inches measured diagonally) can be placed in portrait or landscape modes while the 65-inch class Full HD 1080p M6503CCBA (64.5-inches measured diagonally) monitor incorporates a crisp resolution with high contrast ratio and brightness for a truly beautiful picture on the big screen. Three power saving levels on the M6503CCBA allow for integrators to customize energy output. From bus terminals to hotel registration desks, this monitor makes information sharing easier than ever with the ability to place it in a 5x5 video wall matrix that automatically adjusts itself for bezel width to help provide a more seamless picture.

Other large monitors include LG's 55-inch class M5520CCBA (54.5-inches measured diagonally) which renders any display information with the striking brilliance of full HD 1080p resolution. With landscape, portrait and tile mode capabilities, the M5520CCBA is a versatile display that performs beyond just a big screen.

The M4720CCBA (46.9-inches measured diagonally) is designed to maximize content quality and effect, with its narrow bezel only measuring 17.9mm wide. The M4716CCBA (46.9-inches measured diagonally) is part of the SuperSign solution and is built-in ready with the NC-2000 media player. Both 47-inch class models include an integrated RJ-45 LAN controller that eliminates the need of an IP card and IP interface box to manage multiple displays.

Mid-sized Displays

Not all digital signage installations require a big-screen display. For mid-sized installations LG is showcasing a broad line of 42-inch diagonal monitors. The M4225CCBA is part of the SuperSign Elite solution. This 42-inch diagonal display is built-in ready with the NC-1000 media player and includes an integrated LAN controller that eliminates the need of an IP card and IP interface box to manage multiple displays.

As a part of the SuperSign Solution, the 42-inch diagonal M4214CCBA is built-in ready with the NC-2000 media player and also features integrated LAN control enabling individual management for multiple displays and eliminating the need for an IP card and an IP Interface box.

The 42-inch diagonal M4210LCBA boasts picture quality enhancements from the 1920x1080 resolution, 3,000:1 DCR contrast ratio and Super IPS display. These features combine to create a Full HD flat panel with HDTV-like characteristics.

Smaller Display Options

LG also produces a number of options for smaller installations. With landscape, portrait, 5x5 tile modes and an impressive 178 degree viewing angle, LG's 32- to 55-inch class size displays adapt to a wide variety of signage needs. For those commercial environments looking to save on energy, these displays boast ENERGY STAR 5.0 certification.

With LG's 32-inch class flat panel (model M3204CCBA; 31.5-inches measured diagonally) sharing information is just as easy as working with larger displays. Part of the SuperSign solution, this compact model is ideal for way-finding, information displays, menu boards or QSR signage and more.

*For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider. 3D glasses required and are sold separately on some models.

About LG Electronics USA

The LG Electronics USA Commercial Displays serves customers in the lodging and hospitality, digital signage, systems integration, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Commercial Displays delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. For more information, please visit http://www.LGSolutions.com.

SOURCE  LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA

CONTACT: John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Katie Busch, +1-312-397-6025, katie.busch@lg-one.com, both of LG Electronics USA

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

HTML5 Moves Forward With New Independent Mobile Application Store

IN JUST TWO MONTHS, ZEEWE NEW APPLICATION STORE WINS MORE THAN 160,000 USERS

Fast growth proves HTML5 power

SAO PAULO, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 10 weeks after being launched, Zeewe (http://www.zeewe.com), the new free-of-charge stand-alone HTML5 based app store, is already a great success among iPhone owners, with more than 160,000 users. As of this month, such number is expected to grow even more, as Android and iPad fans will also be able to access the store.

"Companies such as Google and Apple showed HTML5 will be the technology of the future for the design of Web applications. One of Zeewe's best edges is that it will soon be a store that will serve users from diverse operating systems.  Designers will not need to invest in media to make their applications profitable and will rely on alternatives to other mobile application stores," Flavio Stecca, Movile's CTO, the company in charge of Zeewe, points out.

In his words, Zeewe also provides an easy collection feature inside the application itself through the integration with Mozca (http://www.mozcapag.com), the Latin platform for micro-payments of virtual goods through cell phones and other payment means.

With just two months in Beta, the store figures are surprising. There are more than 40 thousand applications used daily and 770 thousand visitors, and more than 106 thousand installed and used regularly some application.

"With the support to Android and the potential collection in global scale, we think we will rely on 100 thousand users a day within the first half year," Stecca bets.  "Most users are from the United States, Mexico, China, United Kingdom and India.  Brazil is the sixth country in terms of number of users. That demonstrates the demand for smart phone applications is global," he concludes.

Check out the most downloaded applications from Zeewe:

       Mafia Wars     Pie Guy     MYOUSIC.ME   Colored Cats   Bejeweled
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      players look               searches the      single
     for allies to                  web for     color. Move
     restablish the              audio files    the colored
     harmony among  Pie Guy is a   and then     cats to the  Bejeweled is
        the mafia      funny      lists them    background,    the best
     leaders in the   Pacman-        in an      leaving them puzzle game
          city.     type game.    interface.      colored.   for iPhone.

                       We are       Sudoku
    Puck Billiards     Hunted      Superstar      Youtube      Facebook
                                   Play with
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                       music        Sudoku
                    through the    puzzles.
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                      detects    entertained
    Puck Billiards    feelings   for hours or
     is a billiards     and        for a few                 Facebook is a
     game. Hit the  expressions     moments     The YouTube     social
     balls into the      to        while you     app brings  network that
     pockets. Your  understand      wait in       different  connects you
     best score at  what people  front of the   capabilities   with the
     each stage is  like or do     microwave    and features    people
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SOURCE  FirstCom Comunicacao

FirstCom Comunicacao

CONTACT: Luis Claudio Allan, luisclaudio@firstcom.com.br, Rodrigo Capella capella@firstcom.com.br, Marcelo Volpato, marcelo@firstcom.com.br, all of FirstCom Comunicacao, +011-11-3034-4662

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

Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO)

Name of product: Remote control systems for entertainment electronics

Units: About 2,270

Manufacturer: Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.

Hazard: If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The company has received four reports of batteries falling from the remote control system during handling; one of the batteries ignited and singed a carpet and the other three smoked.

Description: This recall involves the Niles iRemoteTS and iC2 remote control systems. These are wireless remote control devices that are designed to operate audio, video and home theater systems from a single remote control. The iRemoteTS measures 5.4 by 6.2 by 1.25 inches. The Niles logo is featured in the top-left corner of the unit. The iC2 measures 5.2 by 3 by 7.5 inches. "iC2" and the Niles logo are printed on the front of the unit.   

Sold at: Authorized dealers and distributors of audio/video equipment between January 2008 and September 2010 for about $1,300 for the iRemoteTS and $1,000 for the iC2.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Niles Audio to schedule an in-home repair to receive a replacement battery and a more securebattery cover. Consumers should not attempt to open the battery compartment. Niles Audio is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled remote control systems.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Niles Audio at (800) 667-3991 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.nilesaudio.com/recall.

Photos available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11141.html.

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product.  Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.

    Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 667-3991
    CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
    CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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CONTACT: CPSC Media Contact, +1-301-504-7908

Web Site: http://www.cpsc.gov

ATA Supports Proposed Ban on Hand-Held Phone Use by Drivers

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Trucking Associations announced its support of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed prohibition on the use of hand-held mobile phones, though it urged the agency to allow the use of hands free devices, citing agency research demonstrating the net safety benefits of such devices. 

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"ATA's progressive safety agenda calls for the safe use of technology and our associations' policy calls for laws and regulations that ban all motorists from using hand-held mobile phones while driving," ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said. "Recognizing the risks of hand held mobile phone use, it simply makes sense to prohibit their use by all motorists to make the highways safer for everyone."

To this end, ATA has supported laws and regulations banning hand-held phone use for all motorists at the state and Federal levels. ATA reiterated this position in comments filed Feb. 22 on FMCSA's proposed ban for truck drivers. Last year, ATA supported DOT's ban on texting by drivers of commercial vehicles while their vehicles are in motion.

However, while ATA agreed with FMCSA that "drivers should be prohibited from dialing a telephone number while driving," it urged the agency not to limit drivers from pushing "a limited number of buttons in order to initiate a hands-free call."

ATA also objected to the proposed prohibition on reaching for a mobile phone while driving. Doing so, ATA argued, would prevent drivers from initiating hands-free calls which, as the agency's research demonstrates, can have a net safety benefit. Further, ATA claimed, it is inconsistent to permit drivers to reach for other objects (e.g., a C.B., a radio dial) but prohibit reaching for a cell phone. 

ATA's full comments are available here.

The American Trucking Associations (http://www.truckline.com) is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United States. Follow ATA on Twitter @TruckingMatters (http://www.twitter.com/truckingmatters), or become a fan on Facebook (http://tinyurl.com/y4qwp6h).

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CONTACT: Sean McNally, American Trucking Associations, +1-703-838-1995

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

In a surprise result, it seems that the non-ionizing radiation put out by cell phones actually does cause the brain to become excited. Duh. Radio waves will warm surrounding tissue. That's what they do. Is it harmful? Probably not, maybe in large quantity.

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Cell phones were placed next to the left and right ears of the volunteers. Scans of the brain were taken with only the right cell phone turned on and with the sound muted for 50 minutes. Brain scans were taken again with both phones turned off.

The results showed that glucose metabolism increased in the area of the brain near the antenna of the phone that was turned on, but not near the one that was turned off. However, the researchers determined that the results were of "unknown clinical significance," meaning they couldn't tell whether the increased brain activity actually entails any health risks.

Basically, a cell phone is making your brain do SOMETHING. Also, it means you're burning more calories by using a cellphone. Win win?

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ARRIS Announces DVB Video Transcoding Support for International Markets

SUWANEE, Ga., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  ARRIS (Nasdaq: ARRS) announced today that Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) functionality will be available in April in the VIPr(TM) video transcoding platform.  The transition from analog to digital continues to accelerate, expanding the addressable market for DVB-capable devices.  DVB is the technical set of standards required for the delivery of digital television and data services to customers in over 100 countries, including Europe, Russia, most of the Middle East and Africa, India and Australia.

"Integrating DVB video support into the VIPr family is a critical milestone towards meeting video requirements in many markets around the world," said Bill Hogan, Vice President, Advanced Video Products Product Line Management. "Combining these new solutions into a proven platform further expands our ability to bring international customers an integrated, reliable and scalable transcoding solution set, which can result in significant gains in bandwidth efficiency and system reliability."

ARRIS VIPr dual-pass encoding solutions are extremely flexible, supporting High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) transcoding or recoding in both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 formats, including SD and HD multiplexing, high density MPEG-2 intelligent recoding, MPEG-4 to MPEG-2 transcoding, Constant Bit Rate (CBR), for switched video applications, and Variable Bit Rate (VBR) Statistical Multiplexing.  The VIPr's advanced encoding algorithms utilize original MPEG compression parameters - a feature unique to the ARRIS solution - to deliver optimal quality during video transcoding or recoding.  Additionally, the VIPr's advanced audio dial normalization feature can reduce subscriber irritation with audio disparity between program and advertising levels.

The VIPr Transcode and Ad Splice system is part of a family of encoding solutions from ARRIS that includes the Encore, Quartet and HEMi. For more information on these products, please visit: http://www.arrisi.com/get/vipr/

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver carrier-grade telephony, network video processing, whole home video, demand driven video, next-generation advertising, network and workforce management solutions, access and transport architectures and ultra high-speed data services. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Suwanee; Beaverton, OR; Chicago, IL; Kirkland, WA; State College, PA; Wallingford, CT; Waltham, MA; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com.

SOURCE  ARRIS

ARRIS

CONTACT: Alex Swan, ARRIS Media Relations, +1-678-473-8327, alex.swan@arrisi.com

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

Hatch Works With AT&T to Deliver Enhanced Global Network Infrastructure to Support Its Worldwide Operations

Global agreement positions Canadian-headquartered project delivery firm for seamless company-wide architecture

TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that Hatch Ltd., a Canadian-headquartered, award-winning project delivery organization for the mining, metallurgical, energy and infrastructure industries, has selected AT&T to offer solutions to its global communications requirements in a three-year global agreement.   

By working with AT&T, a best-in-class global supplier, Hatch aims to make better use of its information technology assets, improve the quality of its services and increase its competitive advantage by bringing more than 65 different offices onto AT&T's network. Hatch designs and builds some of the world's largest and most complex projects in mining and metals, energy and infrastructure on six continents. To work in these areas, the company's engineers need to access a host of engineering software and design applications. Without access to the proper tools and information, Hatch would not be able to deliver successful project outcomes that their clients expect.

"Given that our offices and sites are located around the world, we need integrated networking solutions to connect with one another more effectively, and grow our operations globally," says Glenn Sakaki, Managing Director, Execution Technologies, Hatch. "The AT&T network gives us the flexibility to establish network connectivity in remote sites or make on-the-fly changes to existing sites. It is providing us with a platform to improve our productivity and efficiency in a competitive market."

AT&T is providing a comprehensive portfolio of networking, hosting, teleconferencing and voice service solutions. For example, Hatch is using AT&T's managed virtual private network (VPN) service that allows the company to connect each of its global and project offices via AT&T's global network backbone. The VPN, in conjunction with AT&T hosting services, provides staff with secure access to mission-critical applications, regardless of their location or time zone. Other applications provided by AT&T include its Global Managed Internet Service and Network-based IP VPN remote access. These offerings give Hatch the foundation to deploy scalable, resilient, and secure transformation applications, improve intercompany collaboration, and support Hatch's 8,000 employees in offices around the world.

"We are thrilled to announce this new agreement with Hatch and provide the company with our best-in-class product offerings and networking solutions," added Aisha Umar, Sales Centre Vice President of AT&T in Canada. "With the support of AT&T, Hatch will have access to an optimized network structure and the opportunity to concentrate more strongly on its core business processes. Our solutions provide Hatch with improved network capability, flexible services and a globally consistent platform that supports the company's worldwide operations and development."

When operating internationally, companies like Hatch are typically forced to deal with a number of telecommunications companies in each region. Differences in language, currencies and levels of network sophistication can make the process complicated and time consuming. AT&T helps Hatch avoid these challenges by providing a Canadian-based account team that manages all the requirements of Hatch's global network.

*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 Hatch

Hatch is an employee-owned multidiscipline firm that provides custom process design, business strategies, technologies, and project and construction management from 65 offices around the world for clients in the Metals, Infrastructure, and Energy market sectors. Programs and projects under management by Hatch have an aggregate value of US$35 billion.

Hatch was recently named one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada, and has won more than 30 project-excellence and safety awards. The Project Management Institute recently presented the prestigious PMI International Project of the Year Award to Hatch.

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.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Lewis of AT&T Inc., +1-416-645-8181, milewis@attnews.us

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

TurnTo Launches Ask Owners - the First Social Q & A Application to Harness Online Stores' Entire Customer Base

Enables retailers to build direct dialog between shoppers and customers who really bought the products they are considering, improving sales, SEO, and customer retention

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TurnTo Networks, a leader in social commerce, today launched the newest addition to its Social Commerce Suite - "Ask Owners."  TurnTo Ask Owners is the first social question-and-answer application for online stores that reliably gets shopper questions answered by real customers.  Other shopping Q&A systems function more like bulletin boards - questions are posted and often go unanswered. But Ask Owners emails a shopper's question to customers who actually bought the item the shopper is considering, generating multiple, fast, highly credible responses.

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Ask Owners furthers TurnTo's mission of unlocking the marketing value hidden in a store's customer base by building direct connections between shoppers and past customers.  Ask Owners joins two other products in TurnTo's Social Commerce Suite.  "Social Merchandising" tells shoppers which of their friends (from Facebook and their address books) are customers of the store, so shoppers can reach out to get the most trusted advice available - advice from friends.  "Purchase Sharing" captures buyers' good will right at the point of purchase with the question "Why did you choose this?" and makes those answers visible to shoppers throughout the merchant site.

Ask Owners has been in trials on a dozen merchant sites since November.  These sites span a broad range of verticals: home furnishings, electronics, jewelry, vitamins and supplements, and entertainment.  Key performance measures from the trial on these sites include:

    --  6% answer rate on question emails to past customers
    --  An average of 3 social answers for each question asked
    --  Most questions receive their first social answer in under 4 hours

Merchants already using Ask Owners say the system has many benefits.

First, the large volume of user content generated by the Ask Owners system provides a valuable research tool for shoppers that drives conversion while also delivering significant SEO benefits.

    --  Across all stores using TurnTo, visitors who interact with the TurnTo
        system convert (buy) at rates between 2 and 7 times the rate of shoppers
        who don't.
    --  On top sites, over 30% of all purchases come from shoppers who
        interacted with TurnTo before placing their order.
    --  Many merchants say that the TurnTo system produces a greater volume of
        user-generated content than their customer reviews system.

Second, stores are getting product insight from the Q&A exchanges that are directly affecting their merchandising strategies.

Jeff King, CEO of ClubFurniture.com said, "We noticed questions on the Lila Settee asking if it would work well at a dining table and answers saying that the look was just right but that it was too low.  In response, we plan to add a model with a similar style that's sized and marketed as a dining table settee."

Au-Co Mai, CEO of Emitations.com explained, "We noticed shoppers asking whether a particular earring was meant for pierced ears because the photo didn't show the earring post.  So we are redoing the photography on that item to make it clear.  That's pre-purchase insight about the shopper experience on our site that we would not have gotten from a customer review."

Third, Ask Owners serves as a powerful retention marketing tool.  With an average response rate of 6% on question emails, stores in the trial are bringing significant numbers of past shoppers back to the store to provide answers, thereby refreshing the relationship and opening the possibility of an impulse purchase.

"As great as Facebook Like is for building up a fan base, it is still very much a one way conversation," said Jimmy Weng, CEO of ePartyUnlimited.com.  "Ask Owners enabled us to create a two way conversation between shoppers and existing customers to increase visitor engagement and drive sales."

Like the rest of TurnTo's Social Commerce Suite, Ask Owners takes less than a day to fully implement.  It is backed up by a robust moderation system and is designed to run with minimal impact on page load times.  For case studies, please visit: http://www.turntonetworks.com/resources/case-studies.

About TurnTo

TurnTo provides Social Commerce applications for online merchants.  TurnTo enables online stores to turn their entire customer base into references for friends and other shoppers, driving higher conversion rates, average order values, and repeat purchases.  TurnTo provides a powerful way to take advantage of the Facebook Graph API and also supports other top social networks and email systems.  Internet Retailer 500 companies, including Tabcom (Dog.com), CompUPlus, and Jomashop, use TurnTo's Social Commerce Suite to convert visitors into buyers.  TurnTo is a white-labeled, SaaS offering that can be integrated in a few hours. More information about TurnTo and its partner sites is available at http://www.turntonetworks.com.

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CONTACT: Leo Tignini, +1-908-907-6246, leotignini@iFluencepr.com

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Pocket Hipster Brings 'Word of Mouth' Music Discovery to the iPhone

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Echo Nest, a music intelligence platform that powers smarter music applications, has partnered with the development team behind the popular We Are Hunted music service for a series of innovative music apps.

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The first of these, Pocket Hipster for Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, is a snarky, animated virtual hipster who listens to your personal music collection, promptly insults your taste, then plays the hottest, most buzzed-about new tracks that match your musical preferences. It's like carrying around that hyper-connected friend who always seems to recommend the artists that become your favorites -- thus "Pocket Hipster."

This relationship between The Echo Nest and We Are Hunted, which will spawn many more music apps for playing games, managing social connections and discovering new artists in the coming months, marks a new business model for music apps. Modeled on the business framework of other creative industries such as music, film and gaming, the partnership has The Echo Nest functioning like a production company by providing We Are Hunted with app-creation tools, deep musical data and technical resources, along with content and distribution partnerships. We Are Hunted then handles all creative development and builds the user experience.

"Application developers like the amazing team at We Are Hunted are the future of the music industry," said Jim Lucchese, CEO of The Echo Nest. "This co-development deal capitalizes on the two companies' complementary strengths -- The Echo Nest's one-of-a-kind data platform, developer tools and industry partnerships, along with We Are Hunted's uncanny ability to create digital music experiences that fans love." 

Their first co-creation, the Pocket Hipster app ($2.99), presents a whimsical interface with male and female avatars who pepper listening recommendations with comedic nuggets of hipster wisdom. Underneath its slick, user-friendly design sits a powerful music engine that cuts through the clutter of new releases by presenting each user with only those hipster-approved tracks likely of be of interest.

About The Echo Nest

The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that connects the greatest application developers to the best data and music to enable the next generation of music experiences. Powered by the world's only machine learning system that actively reads about and listens to music everywhere on the web, The Echo Nest opens up a massive repository of dynamic music data to application developers ranging from one-person operations to multinational corporations. Over 100 music applications have been built on its platform to date.

The Echo Nest was co-founded by two MIT Media Lab PhDs. Winner of three National Science Foundation SBIR grants, The Echo Nest's investors include Matrix Partners and Commonwealth Capital Ventures, Argos Management and three co-founders of MIT Media Lab. For more information, visit echonest.com.

About We Are Hunted

The Australia-based We Are Hunted (http://wearehunted.com) is one of the world's leading music discovery sites. Launched in 2008, the site has attracted millions of users worldwide and been featured in industry blogs like Mashable, Wired and TechCrunch. The site has won numerous awards including Next Web Awards for Best New Startup and Best Web Startup; the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association Award for Best Entertainment Site; and the People's Vote for the Best of Innovation Island Award at Tech23 2009.

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CONTACT: Elissa Barrett of The Echo Nest Corporation, +1-617-628-0233 x43, press@echonest.com

Web Site: http://the.echonest.com