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February 16, 2011
Creative Recycling Enters Joint Venture to Form GreenRock Rare Earth Recovery Corporation
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:42:01 AM
Creative Recycling Enters Joint Venture to Form GreenRock Rare Earth Recovery Corporation
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Recycling Systems, Inc. (CRS) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture to form GreenRock Rare Earth Recovery Corporation. GreenRock will recover and recycle the rare earth elements found in consumer electronics, magnets, phosphors and industrial batteries. Essential to the manufacturing of everyday technology, rare earth elements are difficult to mine and are almost entirely produced in China. Industry experts calculate that 95% of rare earth metals, rare earth ore and rare earth oxides are mined in China. Demand for rare earth elements will soon exceed production, causing a global shortage in the supply of these vital elements.
Using Creative Recycling's state-of-the-art processing and separation technology, along with their extensive collection network, GreenRock will capture rare earth elements from components found in obsolete and end-of-life electronics. CRS' experience and expertise in the recycling and material separation of consumer electronics is central to the recent joint venture. By the end of 2011, CRS will have four industry-leading processing facilities with the capacity to process 500 million pounds of electronics annually.
"The dwindling supply of rare earth elements is an issue of the utmost importance," commented Jon Yob, CEO and President of Creative Recycling. "We are uniquely positioned to capture and facilitate the recycling of these finite elements in a truly closed loop process."
About GreenRock Rare Earth Recovery Corporation
GreenRock's mission is to facilitate corporate partnerships and joint ventures between stakeholders that add value in the recovery and recycling of rare earth elements. The mining of rare earth elements is not only costly, but damaging to the environment. Used today in a vast spectrum of products and technologies, these 17 finite elements that make up the rare earths are also being used to create greener and more sustainable technologies for the future.
http://www.crserecycling.com
Media Contact:
Brian Diesselhorst
(813) 451-2519
briand@crserecycling.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Creative Recycling Systems, Inc.
Creative Recycling Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Brian Diesselhorst, +1-813-451-2519, briand@crserecycling.com
Web Site: http://www.crserecycling.com
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Recycling Systems, Inc. (CRS) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture to form GreenRock Rare Earth Recovery Corporation. GreenRock will recover and recycle the rare earth elements found in consumer electronics, magnets, phosphors and industrial batteries. Essential to the manufacturing of everyday technology, rare earth elements are difficult to mine and are almost entirely produced in China. Industry experts calculate that 95% of rare earth metals, rare earth ore and rare earth oxides are mined in China. Demand for rare earth elements will soon exceed production, causing a global shortage in the supply of these vital elements.
Using Creative Recycling's state-of-the-art processing and separation technology, along with their extensive collection network, GreenRock will capture rare earth elements from components found in obsolete and end-of-life electronics. CRS' experience and expertise in the recycling and material separation of consumer electronics is central to the recent joint venture. By the end of 2011, CRS will have four industry-leading processing facilities with the capacity to process 500 million pounds of electronics annually.
"The dwindling supply of rare earth elements is an issue of the utmost importance," commented Jon Yob, CEO and President of Creative Recycling. "We are uniquely positioned to capture and facilitate the recycling of these finite elements in a truly closed loop process."
About GreenRock Rare Earth Recovery Corporation
GreenRock's mission is to facilitate corporate partnerships and joint ventures between stakeholders that add value in the recovery and recycling of rare earth elements. The mining of rare earth elements is not only costly, but damaging to the environment. Used today in a vast spectrum of products and technologies, these 17 finite elements that make up the rare earths are also being used to create greener and more sustainable technologies for the future.
http://www.crserecycling.com
Media Contact:
Brian Diesselhorst
(813) 451-2519
briand@crserecycling.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Creative Recycling Systems, Inc.
Creative Recycling Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Brian Diesselhorst, +1-813-451-2519, briand@crserecycling.com
Web Site: http://www.crserecycling.com
Kapow Software Surpasses 500th Enterprise Customer in Q4 2010; Grows New Subscriptions by 54 Percent
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:35:01 AM
Kapow Software Surpasses 500th Enterprise Customer in Q4 2010; Grows New Subscriptions by 54 Percent
Company Sees Surge in Demand for its Application Integration and Mobile Solutions among Large Companies across All Industries
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kapow Software, a leader in real-time data integration and delivery solutions for any application on any device, today announced several milestones accomplished in 2010. These achievements include a 54 percent increase in new subscriptions and a 34 percent increase in total bookings when compared to the previous year. Kapow Software saw strong growth both domestically as well as internationally in the fourth quarter, with key wins including NTT, Audi, Telekom Malaysia, Commerzbank, Nikkei Digital Media and Mitsui Sumitomo MetLife Insurance. This brings the total number of enterprise customers using the Kapow Katalyst(TM) platform for rapid data integration and delivery to more than 500.
"Kapow Software's momentum is consistent with the significant growth of cloud and mobile computing," said John Yapaola, CEO at Kapow Software. "Companies need better, more scalable solutions to both manage the integration challenges presented by the cloud and to rapidly deliver web content, services and applications to mobile devices. Our growth and success with major corporations around the globe is a strong indication that our innovative approach clearly resonates with the new thinking in enterprise IT that embraces more efficient methodologies to integrate mission-critical applications and data. Our technology allows organizations to tackle these problems much faster and for much less money than all other approaches. At the same time, we continue to see a steady demand for our web data collection, content migration, process automation and business intelligence solutions."
Product Momentum and Innovation
During 2010, Kapow Software significantly advanced its flagship data integration platform with the launch of Kapow Katalyst Platform 8.0. At the heart of the Katalyst platform is the patented Kapow Extraction Browser(TM), the first and only browser-based data integration engine designed to support data extraction from enterprise, web and cloud applications without the need for existing application programming interfaces (APIs). The Kapow Katalyst Platform allows users to complete their strategic business intelligence, cloud integration, content migration and mobile enablement projects up to 90 percent faster and for 80 percent less money by eliminating the need for manual coding around APIs.
According to Dana Gardner, principal analyst at Interarbor Solutions, "Cost, complexity, resistance to custom code, and avoidance of massive integration projects are all driving the need for efficient data integration using open web, mobile web and data standards. That's a big reason why the number of web, cloud, and mobile applications delivered without the hassle of custom APIs are growing daily. Kapow is well positioned to help enterprises attain swift and lower-cost data integration -- and to also extend the benefits of that data and associated intelligence out to the web and mobile user."
A summary of 2010 highlights include:
-- 500th enterprise customer win
-- Increased new bookings for 2010 by 34 percent
-- Increased new subscriptions for 2010 by 54 percent
-- Increased average deal size in 2010 by 49 percent
-- Increased renewals in 2010 by 257 percent
About Kapow Software
Kapow Software is the leader in browser-based data integration for rapid delivery of data to any application and any device. The Kapow Katalyst(TM) Platform, with its purpose-built extraction browser, automatically extracts, transforms, integrates and migrates data from virtually any source on the web, in the cloud or across the enterprise, to virtually anywhere, including mobile devices, without requiring APIs. With Kapow Software, customers can deliver data projects as much as 90 percent faster and 80 percent cheaper than traditional methods, with 100 percent data accuracy. More than 500 customers, including AT&T, Audi, Intel, Morgan Stanley, Vodafone and dozens of federal agencies rely on Kapow Software for data syndication, mobile-enablement, cloud and web application integration, content migration, business intelligence, terrorism tracking, comparison pricing - and much more. Explore how we can help you at http://www.kapowsoftware.com or call 1-800-805-0828.
Media Contact:
--------------
Carolina Grimm
Bateman Group for Kapow Software
(415) 503-1818 x16
kapow@bateman-group.com
SOURCE Kapow Software
Kapow Software
CONTACT: Carolina Grimm of Bateman Group, +1-415-503-1818, ext. 16, kapow@bateman-group.com, for Kapow Software
Web Site: http://www.kapowsoftware.com
Company Sees Surge in Demand for its Application Integration and Mobile Solutions among Large Companies across All Industries
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kapow Software, a leader in real-time data integration and delivery solutions for any application on any device, today announced several milestones accomplished in 2010. These achievements include a 54 percent increase in new subscriptions and a 34 percent increase in total bookings when compared to the previous year. Kapow Software saw strong growth both domestically as well as internationally in the fourth quarter, with key wins including NTT, Audi, Telekom Malaysia, Commerzbank, Nikkei Digital Media and Mitsui Sumitomo MetLife Insurance. This brings the total number of enterprise customers using the Kapow Katalyst(TM) platform for rapid data integration and delivery to more than 500.
"Kapow Software's momentum is consistent with the significant growth of cloud and mobile computing," said John Yapaola, CEO at Kapow Software. "Companies need better, more scalable solutions to both manage the integration challenges presented by the cloud and to rapidly deliver web content, services and applications to mobile devices. Our growth and success with major corporations around the globe is a strong indication that our innovative approach clearly resonates with the new thinking in enterprise IT that embraces more efficient methodologies to integrate mission-critical applications and data. Our technology allows organizations to tackle these problems much faster and for much less money than all other approaches. At the same time, we continue to see a steady demand for our web data collection, content migration, process automation and business intelligence solutions."
Product Momentum and Innovation
During 2010, Kapow Software significantly advanced its flagship data integration platform with the launch of Kapow Katalyst Platform 8.0. At the heart of the Katalyst platform is the patented Kapow Extraction Browser(TM), the first and only browser-based data integration engine designed to support data extraction from enterprise, web and cloud applications without the need for existing application programming interfaces (APIs). The Kapow Katalyst Platform allows users to complete their strategic business intelligence, cloud integration, content migration and mobile enablement projects up to 90 percent faster and for 80 percent less money by eliminating the need for manual coding around APIs.
According to Dana Gardner, principal analyst at Interarbor Solutions, "Cost, complexity, resistance to custom code, and avoidance of massive integration projects are all driving the need for efficient data integration using open web, mobile web and data standards. That's a big reason why the number of web, cloud, and mobile applications delivered without the hassle of custom APIs are growing daily. Kapow is well positioned to help enterprises attain swift and lower-cost data integration -- and to also extend the benefits of that data and associated intelligence out to the web and mobile user."
A summary of 2010 highlights include:
-- 500th enterprise customer win
-- Increased new bookings for 2010 by 34 percent
-- Increased new subscriptions for 2010 by 54 percent
-- Increased average deal size in 2010 by 49 percent
-- Increased renewals in 2010 by 257 percent
About Kapow Software
Kapow Software is the leader in browser-based data integration for rapid delivery of data to any application and any device. The Kapow Katalyst(TM) Platform, with its purpose-built extraction browser, automatically extracts, transforms, integrates and migrates data from virtually any source on the web, in the cloud or across the enterprise, to virtually anywhere, including mobile devices, without requiring APIs. With Kapow Software, customers can deliver data projects as much as 90 percent faster and 80 percent cheaper than traditional methods, with 100 percent data accuracy. More than 500 customers, including AT&T, Audi, Intel, Morgan Stanley, Vodafone and dozens of federal agencies rely on Kapow Software for data syndication, mobile-enablement, cloud and web application integration, content migration, business intelligence, terrorism tracking, comparison pricing - and much more. Explore how we can help you at http://www.kapowsoftware.com or call 1-800-805-0828.
Media Contact:
--------------
Carolina Grimm
Bateman Group for Kapow Software
(415) 503-1818 x16
kapow@bateman-group.com
SOURCE Kapow Software
Kapow Software
CONTACT: Carolina Grimm of Bateman Group, +1-415-503-1818, ext. 16, kapow@bateman-group.com, for Kapow Software
Web Site: http://www.kapowsoftware.com
Fujitsu to Showcase New Document Imaging Technologies for Improved Information Sharing and Record Keeping at HIMSS 2011
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Fujitsu to Showcase New Document Imaging Technologies for Improved Information Sharing and Record Keeping at HIMSS 2011
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, today announced it will showcase its network scanning solutions for improved information sharing and record keeping among doctors, hospitals and patients at the Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition (Booth #5750) in Orlando, Feb. 22-24, 2011.
The adoption of network scanners has gained tremendous momentum by helping healthcare organizations decrease the complex nature of document imaging without compromising access to important scanning functionality. In its booth Fujitsu will demonstrate the advanced functionality of its scanners, which enable healthcare professionals to improve workflow efficiency while assisting organizations in meeting compliance requirements.
Fujitsu scanners are known for their outstanding paper handling, fast scan speeds, and competitive software bundles, but they also include additional features like embossed hard-card scanning which allows users to directly scan insurance, identification, and credit cards. In a healthcare environment, that functionality can expedite the registration and document retrieval process, simplify records management, improve employee efficiency, save money and improve the quality of care.
To learn more information about Fujitsu scanning solutions, come by the booth (#5750) or contact Angela Asche (408/738-7881 or aasche@vocecomm.com) to schedule a briefing.
WHEN/WHERE:
Event: 2011 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Date: February 20-24, 2011
Booth: #5750
Registration: Registration for HIMSS is open and can be accessed online at http://www.himssconference.org/registration/default.aspx
For more information about Fujitsu visit: http://us.fujitsu.com/ehrsolutions
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is an established leader in the Document Imaging industry, delivering innovative scanning solutions and services that enable our customers to solve critical business productivity issues and streamline operations. We provide cutting-edge document capture solutions for business and personal environments, backed by a comprehensive portfolio of service and support programs. For more information about Fujitsu Document Imaging solutions and services, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa or call us at 800-626-4686.
Copyright 2011 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, pricing, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Angela Asche
Voce Communications, Inc.
408/738-7881
aasche@vocecomm.com
SOURCE Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
CONTACT: Angela Asche of Voce Communications, Inc., +1-408-738-7881, aasche@vocecomm.com, for Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.fujitsu.com
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, today announced it will showcase its network scanning solutions for improved information sharing and record keeping among doctors, hospitals and patients at the Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition (Booth #5750) in Orlando, Feb. 22-24, 2011.
The adoption of network scanners has gained tremendous momentum by helping healthcare organizations decrease the complex nature of document imaging without compromising access to important scanning functionality. In its booth Fujitsu will demonstrate the advanced functionality of its scanners, which enable healthcare professionals to improve workflow efficiency while assisting organizations in meeting compliance requirements.
Fujitsu scanners are known for their outstanding paper handling, fast scan speeds, and competitive software bundles, but they also include additional features like embossed hard-card scanning which allows users to directly scan insurance, identification, and credit cards. In a healthcare environment, that functionality can expedite the registration and document retrieval process, simplify records management, improve employee efficiency, save money and improve the quality of care.
To learn more information about Fujitsu scanning solutions, come by the booth (#5750) or contact Angela Asche (408/738-7881 or aasche@vocecomm.com) to schedule a briefing.
WHEN/WHERE:
Event: 2011 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Date: February 20-24, 2011
Booth: #5750
Registration: Registration for HIMSS is open and can be accessed online at http://www.himssconference.org/registration/default.aspx
For more information about Fujitsu visit: http://us.fujitsu.com/ehrsolutions
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is an established leader in the Document Imaging industry, delivering innovative scanning solutions and services that enable our customers to solve critical business productivity issues and streamline operations. We provide cutting-edge document capture solutions for business and personal environments, backed by a comprehensive portfolio of service and support programs. For more information about Fujitsu Document Imaging solutions and services, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa or call us at 800-626-4686.
Copyright 2011 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, pricing, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Angela Asche
Voce Communications, Inc.
408/738-7881
aasche@vocecomm.com
SOURCE Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
CONTACT: Angela Asche of Voce Communications, Inc., +1-408-738-7881, aasche@vocecomm.com, for Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.fujitsu.com
Newark and element14 Launch New LED Microsite for Design Engineers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Newark and element14 Launch New LED Microsite for Design Engineers
Comprehensive LED lighting website offers design engineers one source for information, latest products and collaboration with colleagues and experts
CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading North American electronics distributor Newark and its element14 engineering community have launched an innovative microsite dedicated to LED lighting technology. The new site at Newark provides engineers with a comprehensive LED lighting destination, offering solution-based guidance for applications such as street lighting, solar power signals and RGB color mixing, as well as access to a wide range of design and collaboration tools.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/CG49295LOGO)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110204/CG42051LOGO)
In addition to application notes, white papers, training resources, design tools, and videos, the new LED site enables engineers to view and purchase from a best-in-class product portfolio available for same day shipping. Engineers have access to a wide range of lighting components from top brands such as Cree, Avago, Bridgelux, Ledil and Lumex to design a complete lighting solution, including high power/high brightness LEDs, LED modules and arrays, indicators, thermal and power management products, optics, and lamps.
"The new LED microsite is designed to help engineers working on lighting solutions research and design through an enhanced online collaboration experience," said David Shen, senior vice president, Global Technical Marketing, Premier Farnell. "It brings together a broad range of technical resources and products in an easy-to-use format all in one place."
Engineers can quickly link from the microsite to the lighting group at Newark's element14 engineering community to collaborate with industry peers and experts. element14's lighting group offers quick access to additional technical information, lighting insight from its Ask an Expert panel of professionals and lively discussions with engineers from around the globe.
About Newark
Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, and a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across the Americas, 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.
About element14
element14 is the first collaborative community and store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts offering product data, design tools, technology information, and top brand components to seamlessly facilitate the design process. element14 is sponsored by Premier Farnell plc (LSE: pfl), a leader in multi-channel distribution and specialty services for electronic design engineers, trading throughout the Americas (Newark), Europe (Farnell) and Asia-Pacific (element14).
SOURCE element14
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110204/CG42051LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/CG49295LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
element14
CONTACT: Janice Fleisher of element14, +1-773-907-5941, jfleisher@newark.com; or Cheryl Seaberg of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2981, cseaberg@walt.com, for element14
Web Site: http://www.newark.com
Comprehensive LED lighting website offers design engineers one source for information, latest products and collaboration with colleagues and experts
CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading North American electronics distributor Newark and its element14 engineering community have launched an innovative microsite dedicated to LED lighting technology. The new site at Newark provides engineers with a comprehensive LED lighting destination, offering solution-based guidance for applications such as street lighting, solar power signals and RGB color mixing, as well as access to a wide range of design and collaboration tools.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/CG49295LOGO)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110204/CG42051LOGO)
In addition to application notes, white papers, training resources, design tools, and videos, the new LED site enables engineers to view and purchase from a best-in-class product portfolio available for same day shipping. Engineers have access to a wide range of lighting components from top brands such as Cree, Avago, Bridgelux, Ledil and Lumex to design a complete lighting solution, including high power/high brightness LEDs, LED modules and arrays, indicators, thermal and power management products, optics, and lamps.
"The new LED microsite is designed to help engineers working on lighting solutions research and design through an enhanced online collaboration experience," said David Shen, senior vice president, Global Technical Marketing, Premier Farnell. "It brings together a broad range of technical resources and products in an easy-to-use format all in one place."
Engineers can quickly link from the microsite to the lighting group at Newark's element14 engineering community to collaborate with industry peers and experts. element14's lighting group offers quick access to additional technical information, lighting insight from its Ask an Expert panel of professionals and lively discussions with engineers from around the globe.
About Newark
Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, and a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across the Americas, 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.
About element14
element14 is the first collaborative community and store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts offering product data, design tools, technology information, and top brand components to seamlessly facilitate the design process. element14 is sponsored by Premier Farnell plc (LSE: pfl), a leader in multi-channel distribution and specialty services for electronic design engineers, trading throughout the Americas (Newark), Europe (Farnell) and Asia-Pacific (element14).
SOURCE element14
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110204/CG42051LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/CG49295LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
element14
CONTACT: Janice Fleisher of element14, +1-773-907-5941, jfleisher@newark.com; or Cheryl Seaberg of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2981, cseaberg@walt.com, for element14
Web Site: http://www.newark.com
BY CREATIVES, FOR CREATIVES; The Creative Group Pairs Up to 'Hatch' New Brand Identity
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
BY CREATIVES, FOR CREATIVES; The Creative Group Pairs Up to 'Hatch' New Brand Identity
MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual appeal is important with any brand revitalization, but it's crucial when your audience consists of talented creative professionals. To keep its brand fresh, The Creative Group (TCG), a specialized staffing firm that places interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals, recently unveiled a new brand identity, which includes an updated logo and tagline, revamped website (creativegroup.com), and marketing materials. The firm collaborated with Hatch, a San Francisco-based branding and graphic design firm, and also one of TCG's clients, to develop the new branding.
"The creative industry has transformed dramatically in the past decade, and we wanted to ensure our brand image reflected these changes as well as our ability to provide interactive talent," said Elena West, senior vice president of marketing for Robert Half International, The Creative Group's parent company.
Although the new branding emphasizes the firm's ability to provide professionals with extensive digital skills, it also resonates with the traditional design and marketing community that the firm serves. That led the company to choose creativity as a motif for its new brand identity.
"All the professionals we serve make their living by generating ideas and solving design problems, so creativity is a binding theme," noted Donna Farrugia, executive director of The Creative Group.
Hatch co-founders Joel Templin and Katie Jain explained how they executed this concept: "We took inspiration from the talented, resourceful and passionate community of design and marketing professionals who are represented by The Creative Group," said Templin. "We wanted the branding and communications to reflect the company's influence in the marketplace, its leadership in digital and interactive media, and the partnership TCG creates with each of its clients and associates. The new logo and website are friendly and approachable, yet also suggest efficiency, experience and innovation -- qualities that have always been the foundation of The Creative Group," added Jain.
Examples of the new brand identity can be seen on TCG's Facebook page.
About The Creative Group
The Creative Group (TCG) specializes in placing a range of highly skilled interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals with a variety of firms on a project and full-time basis. Firms appreciate that our staffing managers typically have prior experience working within the creative industry, which helps them better understand clients' needs and freelancers' unique talents. More information, including online job-hunting services, candidate portfolios and TCG's award-winning career magazine, can be found at creativegroup.com.
About Hatch
Hatch, co-founded by Katie Jain and Joel Templin, is a branding and graphic design firm centered on one powerful idea: the best design is honest, hands-on and human. Hatch helps new products and businesses get off the ground, and helps existing brands take on new life. Since opening its doors, Hatch has created identity, packaging, collateral, advertising, promotional and interactive design for global companies. Hatch's work has been recognized for excellence in every major branding and design competition around the world.
SOURCE The Creative Group
The Creative Group
CONTACT: Alison Hau of The Creative Group, +1-650-234-6277, alison.hau@creativegroup.com
Web Site: http://www.creativegroup.com
MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual appeal is important with any brand revitalization, but it's crucial when your audience consists of talented creative professionals. To keep its brand fresh, The Creative Group (TCG), a specialized staffing firm that places interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals, recently unveiled a new brand identity, which includes an updated logo and tagline, revamped website (creativegroup.com), and marketing materials. The firm collaborated with Hatch, a San Francisco-based branding and graphic design firm, and also one of TCG's clients, to develop the new branding.
"The creative industry has transformed dramatically in the past decade, and we wanted to ensure our brand image reflected these changes as well as our ability to provide interactive talent," said Elena West, senior vice president of marketing for Robert Half International, The Creative Group's parent company.
Although the new branding emphasizes the firm's ability to provide professionals with extensive digital skills, it also resonates with the traditional design and marketing community that the firm serves. That led the company to choose creativity as a motif for its new brand identity.
"All the professionals we serve make their living by generating ideas and solving design problems, so creativity is a binding theme," noted Donna Farrugia, executive director of The Creative Group.
Hatch co-founders Joel Templin and Katie Jain explained how they executed this concept: "We took inspiration from the talented, resourceful and passionate community of design and marketing professionals who are represented by The Creative Group," said Templin. "We wanted the branding and communications to reflect the company's influence in the marketplace, its leadership in digital and interactive media, and the partnership TCG creates with each of its clients and associates. The new logo and website are friendly and approachable, yet also suggest efficiency, experience and innovation -- qualities that have always been the foundation of The Creative Group," added Jain.
Examples of the new brand identity can be seen on TCG's Facebook page.
About The Creative Group
The Creative Group (TCG) specializes in placing a range of highly skilled interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals with a variety of firms on a project and full-time basis. Firms appreciate that our staffing managers typically have prior experience working within the creative industry, which helps them better understand clients' needs and freelancers' unique talents. More information, including online job-hunting services, candidate portfolios and TCG's award-winning career magazine, can be found at creativegroup.com.
About Hatch
Hatch, co-founded by Katie Jain and Joel Templin, is a branding and graphic design firm centered on one powerful idea: the best design is honest, hands-on and human. Hatch helps new products and businesses get off the ground, and helps existing brands take on new life. Since opening its doors, Hatch has created identity, packaging, collateral, advertising, promotional and interactive design for global companies. Hatch's work has been recognized for excellence in every major branding and design competition around the world.
SOURCE The Creative Group
The Creative Group
CONTACT: Alison Hau of The Creative Group, +1-650-234-6277, alison.hau@creativegroup.com
Web Site: http://www.creativegroup.com
T-Mobile Hosts Super-Charged Events at NBA All-Star 2011
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:07:01 AM
T-Mobile Hosts Super-Charged Events at NBA All-Star 2011
America's Largest 4G Network Fuels Innovative Experiences for NBA Fans at All-Star 2011 Including the First-Ever T-Mobile Magenta Carpet
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- T-Mobile USA, Inc. is once again partnering with the NBA to make All-Star 2011 a truly memorable event. During this year's exciting weekend in Los Angeles, T-Mobile will bring the NBA experience to life through a variety of engaging activities including sponsoring its fifth T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam, hosting fan and family fun at T-Mobile: NBA on 4G at NBA All-Star Jam Session,and - for the first time ever at All-Star - hosting the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game.
"T-Mobile is thrilled to host so many activities during All-Star 2011 that gives NBA fans, and our loyal customers, a totally memorable experience," said John Clelland, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. "Los Angeles is an amazing city for All-Star and T-Mobile is excited to bring to life first-time experiences for fans, including the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet and the NBA on 4G booth space at Jam Session - all using our fastest 4G devices on America's largest 4G network."
NBA All-Star 2011 includes the following events for fans to get in on the action:
T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam - Once again, T-Mobile is the title partner of the TMobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam, which pits the league's newest stars (the rookies) against the league's best second-year players (the sophomores). And, in support of a season-long effort to better youth communities in Los Angeles, T-Mobile has once again teamed up with NBA Cares to give local students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. By successfully completing academic, reading, school attendance and community service requirements, more than 3,500 students ages 11-15, from more than 50 local schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, will watch the game from the lower bowl's "best seats in the house" at STAPLES Center on Friday, Feb. 18. Students will wear T-Mobile jerseys, creating a "sea of magenta" throughout the stands. T-Mobile also will provide attendees with the opportunity to have their vote count toward selecting the MVP of the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam by voting on NBA.com or via SMS on mobile phones during the second half of the game.
T-Mobile Magenta Carpet at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game - The 2011 NBA All-Stars will shine alongside an A-list cast of television, film and music talent when they arrive at the first-ever T-Mobile Magenta Carpet at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 20. There will be special performances by Grammy-nominated artist Bruno Mars and R&B superstar Keri Hilson. The event will feature Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos conducting interviews for NBA TV's and TNT's pregame specials, while actor/artist Nick Cannon will host the stage show. The 40,000 square-foot custom magenta carpet - the color synonymous with T-Mobile - will liven up the traditional pregame experience and live coverage of the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet will begin on NBA TV starting at 5 p.m. ET leading into TNT's live pregame show from 7 to 8 p.m. During the three-hour show, all 24 NBA All-Stars will walk the carpet in the first hour on their way to the arena, followed by a star-studded guest list of NBA players, NBA legends and celebrities from film, television, music, fashion, and other sports. T-Mobile will host hundreds of its own customers in a special viewing area on the carpet so they can watch athletes and celebrities arrive before the game, catching the action live and up-close.
NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas - Running Feb. 17-21, T-Mobile: NBA on 4G at Jam Session will showcase an innovative, super-charged interactive experience using our latest 4G devices running on America's largest 4G network. The T-Mobile: NBA on 4G space includes an innovative dome where exclusive video content, NBA statistics and live social media updates from Twitter and Facebook will be projected onto the walls of the structure, creating a unique environment to capture the speed of 4G for NBA fans. Attendees can record a video for the TNT "Ask Charles" segment, check out Dwyane Wade's myTouch 4G, video chat with friends, compete in a number of games and "step up to 4G" on the T-Mobile basketball half court. In addition, T-Mobile will host player appearances, including the star of T-Mobile's NBA ad campaign, Dwyane Wade, and current T-Mobile customers can show their phone for VIP treatment including exclusive prizes and special lines to activities. NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and features over 11 acres of NBA All-Star excitement. For the full schedule of NBA Jam Session events visit http://www.nba.com/jamsession.
T-Mobile All-Star Access - T-Mobile hosted Los Angeles NBA players and legends at meet and greets throughout the city in early Feb. leading up to All-Star 2011. Lamar Odom, Shannon Brown, AC Green, Sam Perkins and James Worthy visited T-Mobile retail stores to meet fans and sign autographs. Hundreds of Los Angeles T-Mobile customers and NBA fans attended these events to meet their favorite players and win tickets to various All-Star games and events. Some lucky customers also won grand prize packages that included All-Star 2011 ticket packs to attend all of the weekend's events. Customers and fans have one more chance to get in on the action when Los Angeles-native and NBA All-Star select Russell Westbrook visits a T-Mobile retail store on Feb. 17.
T-Mobile® Rookie Program - T-Mobile is showcasing the NBA's newest players through the T-Mobile Rookie Program. Highlights include rookie award presentations such as the T-Mobile Rookies of the Month and T-Mobile Rookie of the Year, and the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam. T-Mobile congratulates the rookies who have made enormous contributions to their teams' success to earn the monthly honor. Winners this season include these:
Western Conference Eastern Conference
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles
November 2010 Clippers Landry Fields, New York Knicks
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles
December 2010 Clippers Landry Fields, New York Knicks
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Blake Griffin, Los Angeles
January 2011 Clippers John Wall, Washington Wizards
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T-Mobile NBA Ad Campaign - Launched in December, Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, NBA legend Charles Barkley and acclaimed film director Spike Lee teamed up for T-Mobile's new NBA-themed television advertising campaign. Spike Lee directed two new ads for T-Mobile featuring NBA campaign veterans D-Wade and Sir Charles, with a special cameo by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash. The ads highlight how T-Mobile's 4G devices, like the new myTouch 4G, operate at super fast speeds on America's largest 4G network, to keep fans connected to the quick pace of the NBA world. The advertisements, as well as a special music video remix featuring Barkley's ad, can be seen on T-Mobile's YouTube page.
T-Mobile/NBA partnership information - T-Mobile's marketing partnership with the NBA dates back to 2005. For the 2010-2011 season, T-Mobile will support the following programs as part of its NBA partnership: NBA All-Star Balloting, T-Mobile Rookie of the Month, T-Mobile Rookie of the Year, T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam during NBA All-Star 2011, NBA Draft, NBA Summer League, NBA Nation, the WNBA and NBA D-League, and team sponsorships with Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets.
For live updates from T-Mobile during NBA All-Star 2011, visit T-Mobile's Facebook page, and for more information about T-Mobile's partnership with the NBA, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/nba.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. Is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the third quarter of 2010, approximately 130 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group -- 33.8 million by T-Mobile USA -- all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world's most widely-used digital wireless standards. Today, T-Mobile operates America's largest 4G network, and is delivering a compelling 4G experience across a broad lineup of leading devices in more places than competing 4G services. T-Mobile USA's innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit http://www.telekom.de/investor-relations.
For more information about T-Mobile's 4G products, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
SOURCE T-Mobile USA, Inc.
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
CONTACT: Michelle Webb, T-Mobile USA Media Relations, +1-425-378-4002, michelle.webb12@t-mobile.com; or Sharna Ettenberg of PMK*BNC, office, +1-310-854-4755, or cell, +1-310-309-9441, Sharna.ettenberg@pmkbnc.com, for T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.T-Mobile.com
America's Largest 4G Network Fuels Innovative Experiences for NBA Fans at All-Star 2011 Including the First-Ever T-Mobile Magenta Carpet
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- T-Mobile USA, Inc. is once again partnering with the NBA to make All-Star 2011 a truly memorable event. During this year's exciting weekend in Los Angeles, T-Mobile will bring the NBA experience to life through a variety of engaging activities including sponsoring its fifth T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam, hosting fan and family fun at T-Mobile: NBA on 4G at NBA All-Star Jam Session,and - for the first time ever at All-Star - hosting the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game.
"T-Mobile is thrilled to host so many activities during All-Star 2011 that gives NBA fans, and our loyal customers, a totally memorable experience," said John Clelland, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. "Los Angeles is an amazing city for All-Star and T-Mobile is excited to bring to life first-time experiences for fans, including the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet and the NBA on 4G booth space at Jam Session - all using our fastest 4G devices on America's largest 4G network."
NBA All-Star 2011 includes the following events for fans to get in on the action:
T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam - Once again, T-Mobile is the title partner of the TMobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam, which pits the league's newest stars (the rookies) against the league's best second-year players (the sophomores). And, in support of a season-long effort to better youth communities in Los Angeles, T-Mobile has once again teamed up with NBA Cares to give local students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. By successfully completing academic, reading, school attendance and community service requirements, more than 3,500 students ages 11-15, from more than 50 local schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, will watch the game from the lower bowl's "best seats in the house" at STAPLES Center on Friday, Feb. 18. Students will wear T-Mobile jerseys, creating a "sea of magenta" throughout the stands. T-Mobile also will provide attendees with the opportunity to have their vote count toward selecting the MVP of the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam by voting on NBA.com or via SMS on mobile phones during the second half of the game.
T-Mobile Magenta Carpet at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game - The 2011 NBA All-Stars will shine alongside an A-list cast of television, film and music talent when they arrive at the first-ever T-Mobile Magenta Carpet at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 20. There will be special performances by Grammy-nominated artist Bruno Mars and R&B superstar Keri Hilson. The event will feature Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos conducting interviews for NBA TV's and TNT's pregame specials, while actor/artist Nick Cannon will host the stage show. The 40,000 square-foot custom magenta carpet - the color synonymous with T-Mobile - will liven up the traditional pregame experience and live coverage of the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet will begin on NBA TV starting at 5 p.m. ET leading into TNT's live pregame show from 7 to 8 p.m. During the three-hour show, all 24 NBA All-Stars will walk the carpet in the first hour on their way to the arena, followed by a star-studded guest list of NBA players, NBA legends and celebrities from film, television, music, fashion, and other sports. T-Mobile will host hundreds of its own customers in a special viewing area on the carpet so they can watch athletes and celebrities arrive before the game, catching the action live and up-close.
NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas - Running Feb. 17-21, T-Mobile: NBA on 4G at Jam Session will showcase an innovative, super-charged interactive experience using our latest 4G devices running on America's largest 4G network. The T-Mobile: NBA on 4G space includes an innovative dome where exclusive video content, NBA statistics and live social media updates from Twitter and Facebook will be projected onto the walls of the structure, creating a unique environment to capture the speed of 4G for NBA fans. Attendees can record a video for the TNT "Ask Charles" segment, check out Dwyane Wade's myTouch 4G, video chat with friends, compete in a number of games and "step up to 4G" on the T-Mobile basketball half court. In addition, T-Mobile will host player appearances, including the star of T-Mobile's NBA ad campaign, Dwyane Wade, and current T-Mobile customers can show their phone for VIP treatment including exclusive prizes and special lines to activities. NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and features over 11 acres of NBA All-Star excitement. For the full schedule of NBA Jam Session events visit http://www.nba.com/jamsession.
T-Mobile All-Star Access - T-Mobile hosted Los Angeles NBA players and legends at meet and greets throughout the city in early Feb. leading up to All-Star 2011. Lamar Odom, Shannon Brown, AC Green, Sam Perkins and James Worthy visited T-Mobile retail stores to meet fans and sign autographs. Hundreds of Los Angeles T-Mobile customers and NBA fans attended these events to meet their favorite players and win tickets to various All-Star games and events. Some lucky customers also won grand prize packages that included All-Star 2011 ticket packs to attend all of the weekend's events. Customers and fans have one more chance to get in on the action when Los Angeles-native and NBA All-Star select Russell Westbrook visits a T-Mobile retail store on Feb. 17.
T-Mobile® Rookie Program - T-Mobile is showcasing the NBA's newest players through the T-Mobile Rookie Program. Highlights include rookie award presentations such as the T-Mobile Rookies of the Month and T-Mobile Rookie of the Year, and the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam. T-Mobile congratulates the rookies who have made enormous contributions to their teams' success to earn the monthly honor. Winners this season include these:
Western Conference Eastern Conference
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles
November 2010 Clippers Landry Fields, New York Knicks
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles
December 2010 Clippers Landry Fields, New York Knicks
------------- -------------------------- ------------------------------
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles
January 2011 Clippers John Wall, Washington Wizards
------------ -------------------------- -----------------------------
T-Mobile NBA Ad Campaign - Launched in December, Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, NBA legend Charles Barkley and acclaimed film director Spike Lee teamed up for T-Mobile's new NBA-themed television advertising campaign. Spike Lee directed two new ads for T-Mobile featuring NBA campaign veterans D-Wade and Sir Charles, with a special cameo by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash. The ads highlight how T-Mobile's 4G devices, like the new myTouch 4G, operate at super fast speeds on America's largest 4G network, to keep fans connected to the quick pace of the NBA world. The advertisements, as well as a special music video remix featuring Barkley's ad, can be seen on T-Mobile's YouTube page.
T-Mobile/NBA partnership information - T-Mobile's marketing partnership with the NBA dates back to 2005. For the 2010-2011 season, T-Mobile will support the following programs as part of its NBA partnership: NBA All-Star Balloting, T-Mobile Rookie of the Month, T-Mobile Rookie of the Year, T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam during NBA All-Star 2011, NBA Draft, NBA Summer League, NBA Nation, the WNBA and NBA D-League, and team sponsorships with Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets.
For live updates from T-Mobile during NBA All-Star 2011, visit T-Mobile's Facebook page, and for more information about T-Mobile's partnership with the NBA, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/nba.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. Is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the third quarter of 2010, approximately 130 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group -- 33.8 million by T-Mobile USA -- all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world's most widely-used digital wireless standards. Today, T-Mobile operates America's largest 4G network, and is delivering a compelling 4G experience across a broad lineup of leading devices in more places than competing 4G services. T-Mobile USA's innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit http://www.telekom.de/investor-relations.
For more information about T-Mobile's 4G products, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
SOURCE T-Mobile USA, Inc.
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
CONTACT: Michelle Webb, T-Mobile USA Media Relations, +1-425-378-4002, michelle.webb12@t-mobile.com; or Sharna Ettenberg of PMK*BNC, office, +1-310-854-4755, or cell, +1-310-309-9441, Sharna.ettenberg@pmkbnc.com, for T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.T-Mobile.com
Concur Announces the Availability of Client Web Services as Part of the Concur Connect Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
Concur Announces the Availability of Client Web Services as Part of the Concur Connect Platform
Company continues to deliver on open platform vision by enabling clients to more tightly integrate with and extend the value of their Concur services
REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management services, today announced the availability of a new set of open APIs (application programming interfaces) using Web protocols that enable customers to seamlessly integrate with and extend the capabilities of Concur's products and services. These newest components of the Concur Connect Platform - an open, standards-based framework that allows customers, partners, and third party developers to connect to and extend Concur's travel and expense management data and capabilities - enable clients to develop additional functionality to meet their organization's specific travel and expense management needs.
"With a long history of developing interfaces to a wide variety of systems, Concur is uniquely positioned to deliver an open platform that connects virtually every member of the corporate travel and expense eco-system," said Rajeev Singh, president and COO of Concur. "More and more of our clients are interested in complementing and extending the services we offer by leveraging the Web services that we've developed. The Concur Connect Platform makes connectivity, integration, and extensibility easy by enabling any company to bring a new level of flexibility into their IT environment."
The Concur Connect Platform gives clients additional options for real-time integration of data elements used by multiple internal systems - such as project or department codes - as well as financial data. Examples of how Concur's Web services can be leveraged include clients who wish to display an individual's outstanding expense actions within their intranet portal experience or those needing the ability to submit and view receipt images that are captured by Concur's solution from within their own internal systems.
Based on a set of open, cloud-based APIs and tools, the Concur Connect Platform enables customers, partners, and third party developers to connect to and extend Concur's technology solutions with a diverse set of applications and services. The applications and services integrated to Concur solutions are available through traditional Web and mobile interfaces.
Concur will demonstrate the new capabilities as part of its premier client conference, Fusion, taking place Feb. 15-18 in Las Vegas, NV. The opening day Fusion keynote, featuring Concur executives, will be webcast live. To register, please visit: http://hosted.mediasite.com/mediasite/Catalog/catalogs/ConcurFusion2011.aspx.
About Concur
Concur® is a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions for companies of all sizes. Concur's easy-to-use web-based and mobile solutions help companies and their employees control costs and save time. Learn more at http://www.concur.com.
SOURCE Concur
Concur
CONTACT: Press, Stefanie Fricke of Weber Shandwick, +1-206-576-5568, SFricke@WeberShandwick.com, for Concur; or Investors, John Torrey of Concur, +1-425-497-5986, john.torrey@concur.com
Web Site: http://www.concur.com
Company continues to deliver on open platform vision by enabling clients to more tightly integrate with and extend the value of their Concur services
REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management services, today announced the availability of a new set of open APIs (application programming interfaces) using Web protocols that enable customers to seamlessly integrate with and extend the capabilities of Concur's products and services. These newest components of the Concur Connect Platform - an open, standards-based framework that allows customers, partners, and third party developers to connect to and extend Concur's travel and expense management data and capabilities - enable clients to develop additional functionality to meet their organization's specific travel and expense management needs.
"With a long history of developing interfaces to a wide variety of systems, Concur is uniquely positioned to deliver an open platform that connects virtually every member of the corporate travel and expense eco-system," said Rajeev Singh, president and COO of Concur. "More and more of our clients are interested in complementing and extending the services we offer by leveraging the Web services that we've developed. The Concur Connect Platform makes connectivity, integration, and extensibility easy by enabling any company to bring a new level of flexibility into their IT environment."
The Concur Connect Platform gives clients additional options for real-time integration of data elements used by multiple internal systems - such as project or department codes - as well as financial data. Examples of how Concur's Web services can be leveraged include clients who wish to display an individual's outstanding expense actions within their intranet portal experience or those needing the ability to submit and view receipt images that are captured by Concur's solution from within their own internal systems.
Based on a set of open, cloud-based APIs and tools, the Concur Connect Platform enables customers, partners, and third party developers to connect to and extend Concur's technology solutions with a diverse set of applications and services. The applications and services integrated to Concur solutions are available through traditional Web and mobile interfaces.
Concur will demonstrate the new capabilities as part of its premier client conference, Fusion, taking place Feb. 15-18 in Las Vegas, NV. The opening day Fusion keynote, featuring Concur executives, will be webcast live. To register, please visit: http://hosted.mediasite.com/mediasite/Catalog/catalogs/ConcurFusion2011.aspx.
About Concur
Concur® is a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions for companies of all sizes. Concur's easy-to-use web-based and mobile solutions help companies and their employees control costs and save time. Learn more at http://www.concur.com.
SOURCE Concur
Concur
CONTACT: Press, Stefanie Fricke of Weber Shandwick, +1-206-576-5568, SFricke@WeberShandwick.com, for Concur; or Investors, John Torrey of Concur, +1-425-497-5986, john.torrey@concur.com
Web Site: http://www.concur.com
Trimble's TrimFleet Next Generation Products Offer State-of-the-Art Mobile Computing for the Construction Supply Industry
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:35:01 AM
Trimble's TrimFleet Next Generation Products Offer State-of-the-Art Mobile Computing for the Construction Supply Industry
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced today new generation products for its TrimFleet(TM) construction supply fleet management solution. The new state-of-the art mobile computing hardware, software and sensors allow organizations to increase productivity and efficiency. The new products are a solid and expandable foundation for applications that can change the way construction material producers operate today.
"TrimFleet offers the most comprehensive mobile computing technology available today with its next generation hardware, software and sensors for the construction supply market," said John Rice, general manager of Trimble's Construction Supply Division. "Extensive market research and technical development has resulted in a comprehensive solution fusing rugged purpose-built hardware with innovative applications that set the stage for increased efficiency and productivity."
The next generation products for the TrimFleet solution include:
Trimble Vehicle Gateway 850 (TVG850): The TVG850 is a state-of-the-art in-vehicle computing platform that serves as the core of the TrimFleet solution. With worldwide 3G Wireless WAN, Wi-Fi, Class 1 Bluetooth®, a powerful 400 MHz CPU and dedicated processor for diagnostics, expanded I/O capabilities for additional peripheral sensors, Trimble's advanced GPS chipset and modular architecture, the TVG850 extends the functionality of the family of TrimFleet products.
TrimFleet Mobile: TrimFleet Mobile is Trimble Construction Supply's latest mobility software platform. TrimFleet Mobile delivers features such as active navigation, free form text messaging and electronic signature capture. TrimFleet Mobile comes standard on the Trimble PDT200 Smart Display.
PDT200 Smart Display: With its large 7-inch color touchscreen display, the PDT200 is a fixed-mount in-cab display. Leveraging TrimFleet Mobile's rich functionality such as active navigation, detailed delivery information and advanced text messaging, the vehicle operator will have the tools needed to be more efficient. Safety-conscious design considerations such as audible directions and restricted text messaging keep the focus on the primary job: delivering construction materials safely and on-time.
Hydraulic Pressure Sensor 100 (HPS100): Trimble's hydraulic pressure sensor automatically captures the pressure used to drive the drum on a ready mix vehicle. Designed to help the material producer manage the quality of concrete, the HPS100 continuously measures and records the pressure reading at each event during the delivery cycle and reports in real time to TrimFleet back-office applications.
Water Add Meter 200/250 (WAM200/250): The newest additions to the TrimFleet sensor suite, the WAM200 and WAM250 provide real-time information when water is added into the drum from the mixer's water tank. The lightweight, solid-state meter is designed to withstand the harsh construction environment under high operating pressure and extreme temperatures. The real-time water meter measures in gallons or liters and is communicated to the TrimFleet in-vehicle displays and TrimFleet back-office applications. The WAM250 provides an integrated digital display.
The next generation products for the TrimFleet solution are available now through Trimble's Construction Supply Division.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
For more information, visit: http://www.trimble.com
GTRMB
SOURCE Trimble
Trimble
CONTACT: Investors, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble
Web Site: http://www.trimble.com
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced today new generation products for its TrimFleet(TM) construction supply fleet management solution. The new state-of-the art mobile computing hardware, software and sensors allow organizations to increase productivity and efficiency. The new products are a solid and expandable foundation for applications that can change the way construction material producers operate today.
"TrimFleet offers the most comprehensive mobile computing technology available today with its next generation hardware, software and sensors for the construction supply market," said John Rice, general manager of Trimble's Construction Supply Division. "Extensive market research and technical development has resulted in a comprehensive solution fusing rugged purpose-built hardware with innovative applications that set the stage for increased efficiency and productivity."
The next generation products for the TrimFleet solution include:
Trimble Vehicle Gateway 850 (TVG850): The TVG850 is a state-of-the-art in-vehicle computing platform that serves as the core of the TrimFleet solution. With worldwide 3G Wireless WAN, Wi-Fi, Class 1 Bluetooth®, a powerful 400 MHz CPU and dedicated processor for diagnostics, expanded I/O capabilities for additional peripheral sensors, Trimble's advanced GPS chipset and modular architecture, the TVG850 extends the functionality of the family of TrimFleet products.
TrimFleet Mobile: TrimFleet Mobile is Trimble Construction Supply's latest mobility software platform. TrimFleet Mobile delivers features such as active navigation, free form text messaging and electronic signature capture. TrimFleet Mobile comes standard on the Trimble PDT200 Smart Display.
PDT200 Smart Display: With its large 7-inch color touchscreen display, the PDT200 is a fixed-mount in-cab display. Leveraging TrimFleet Mobile's rich functionality such as active navigation, detailed delivery information and advanced text messaging, the vehicle operator will have the tools needed to be more efficient. Safety-conscious design considerations such as audible directions and restricted text messaging keep the focus on the primary job: delivering construction materials safely and on-time.
Hydraulic Pressure Sensor 100 (HPS100): Trimble's hydraulic pressure sensor automatically captures the pressure used to drive the drum on a ready mix vehicle. Designed to help the material producer manage the quality of concrete, the HPS100 continuously measures and records the pressure reading at each event during the delivery cycle and reports in real time to TrimFleet back-office applications.
Water Add Meter 200/250 (WAM200/250): The newest additions to the TrimFleet sensor suite, the WAM200 and WAM250 provide real-time information when water is added into the drum from the mixer's water tank. The lightweight, solid-state meter is designed to withstand the harsh construction environment under high operating pressure and extreme temperatures. The real-time water meter measures in gallons or liters and is communicated to the TrimFleet in-vehicle displays and TrimFleet back-office applications. The WAM250 provides an integrated digital display.
The next generation products for the TrimFleet solution are available now through Trimble's Construction Supply Division.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
For more information, visit: http://www.trimble.com
GTRMB
SOURCE Trimble
Trimble
CONTACT: Investors, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble
Web Site: http://www.trimble.com
Dlvr.it Launches Demographic Analysis for Social Media
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
Dlvr.it Launches Demographic Analysis for Social Media
Today Dlvr.it announced the launch of its proprietary social demographic analysis service. This new service provides critical insight into the demographic make-up of the most engaged users of real-time content streams including social media audiences, RSS feeds, mobile and paid media syndication. Data includes age, gender, household income, education level, ethnicity and children in household.
BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the Content Marketing Strategies Conference, Dlvr.it announced the launch of its proprietary social demographic analysis service. This new service provides critical insight into the demographic make-up of the most engaged users of real-time content streams including social media audiences, RSS feeds, mobile and paid media syndication. Data includes age, gender, household income, education level, ethnicity and children in household.
For the first time, media sellers, marketers and agencies will now have access to:
1. Comprehensive demographic information on the audiences consuming their content away from the content's primary website.
2. Insight to the unique demographic characteristics of each individual channel the content is distributed and shared into, including reports that compare the audiences of your individual social networks, including your Facebook and Twitter accounts.
The new service creates actionable data for media sellers, marketers and agencies.
Media Sellers: Guides social publishing efforts and provides comprehensive understanding to better represent your properties to advertisers.
Marketers: Gain valuable insight into the audience segments most engaged with your brand and offers and their impact on the conversion funnel.
Agencies: Make more effective media planning decisions and improve media efficiency to attract look-a-like audiences.
This service is now available to a limited number of large and medium-sized Web publishers and Media Agencies including Reuters, WebMD, and Brafton.
"As a custom news provider, Brafton aims to help business partners reach their target audiences through relevant content. Dlvr.it's demographic analysis helps us ensure that the social content we provide is engaging the right audiences for individual clients," said Meagan Parrish, Social Media Manager at Brafton.
Until now, media sellers, marketers and agencies lack comprehensive insight of the demographics of their real-time content streams. This reporting is now built-into Dlvr.it saving media sellers, marketers and agencies time and money and giving them a single interface to make powerful comparisons across channels.
"As further audience fragmentation occurs especially with social media, reaching these audiences with a distributed content marketing program that includes the same analysis as all the other marketing programs a brand implements will be expected. By combining real-time content streams with demographic analysis, publishers and marketers can finally pinpoint their most loyal fan base to create meaningful action and ROI from social media," said Bill Flitter, CEO and co-founder, Dlvr.it.
Data is aggregated from several sources and is then compared to the internet average to deliver a clear picture of how your audience compares to the internet at-large.
The launch of demographics by Dlvr.it is part of a series of tools Dlvr.it is launching to bridge the gap between earned and paid media to create ROI from social media and real-time time data streams.
About Dlvr.it
Dlvr.it is one-click delivery of all your brand's content anywhere online. Dlvr.it providers bloggers, publishers and brands, including Groupon, WebMD, Reuters, Toyota, Microsoft and more, with a way to expand their reach on the social web and into new channels. Our tools make it easy to manage and measure the flow of your content everywhere your audience is.
Contact:
Bill Flitter
Dlvr.it
888-495-8384
bill@dlvr.it
SOURCE Dlvr.it
Dlvr.it
CONTACT: Bill Flitter, Dlvr.it, +1-888-495-8384, bill@dlvr.it
Web Site: http://dlvr.it
Today Dlvr.it announced the launch of its proprietary social demographic analysis service. This new service provides critical insight into the demographic make-up of the most engaged users of real-time content streams including social media audiences, RSS feeds, mobile and paid media syndication. Data includes age, gender, household income, education level, ethnicity and children in household.
BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the Content Marketing Strategies Conference, Dlvr.it announced the launch of its proprietary social demographic analysis service. This new service provides critical insight into the demographic make-up of the most engaged users of real-time content streams including social media audiences, RSS feeds, mobile and paid media syndication. Data includes age, gender, household income, education level, ethnicity and children in household.
For the first time, media sellers, marketers and agencies will now have access to:
1. Comprehensive demographic information on the audiences consuming their content away from the content's primary website.
2. Insight to the unique demographic characteristics of each individual channel the content is distributed and shared into, including reports that compare the audiences of your individual social networks, including your Facebook and Twitter accounts.
The new service creates actionable data for media sellers, marketers and agencies.
Media Sellers: Guides social publishing efforts and provides comprehensive understanding to better represent your properties to advertisers.
Marketers: Gain valuable insight into the audience segments most engaged with your brand and offers and their impact on the conversion funnel.
Agencies: Make more effective media planning decisions and improve media efficiency to attract look-a-like audiences.
This service is now available to a limited number of large and medium-sized Web publishers and Media Agencies including Reuters, WebMD, and Brafton.
"As a custom news provider, Brafton aims to help business partners reach their target audiences through relevant content. Dlvr.it's demographic analysis helps us ensure that the social content we provide is engaging the right audiences for individual clients," said Meagan Parrish, Social Media Manager at Brafton.
Until now, media sellers, marketers and agencies lack comprehensive insight of the demographics of their real-time content streams. This reporting is now built-into Dlvr.it saving media sellers, marketers and agencies time and money and giving them a single interface to make powerful comparisons across channels.
"As further audience fragmentation occurs especially with social media, reaching these audiences with a distributed content marketing program that includes the same analysis as all the other marketing programs a brand implements will be expected. By combining real-time content streams with demographic analysis, publishers and marketers can finally pinpoint their most loyal fan base to create meaningful action and ROI from social media," said Bill Flitter, CEO and co-founder, Dlvr.it.
Data is aggregated from several sources and is then compared to the internet average to deliver a clear picture of how your audience compares to the internet at-large.
The launch of demographics by Dlvr.it is part of a series of tools Dlvr.it is launching to bridge the gap between earned and paid media to create ROI from social media and real-time time data streams.
About Dlvr.it
Dlvr.it is one-click delivery of all your brand's content anywhere online. Dlvr.it providers bloggers, publishers and brands, including Groupon, WebMD, Reuters, Toyota, Microsoft and more, with a way to expand their reach on the social web and into new channels. Our tools make it easy to manage and measure the flow of your content everywhere your audience is.
Contact:
Bill Flitter
Dlvr.it
888-495-8384
bill@dlvr.it
SOURCE Dlvr.it
Dlvr.it
CONTACT: Bill Flitter, Dlvr.it, +1-888-495-8384, bill@dlvr.it
Web Site: http://dlvr.it
Smarterphone Presents Mobile OS That Makes Phones From $25 and Up Smart
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 3:14:01 AM
Smarterphone Presents Mobile OS That Makes Phones From $25 and Up Smart
OSLO, Norway, February 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Smarterphone today announced version 3.0 of Smarterphone OS, the smart
operating system for inexpensive mobile phones. The OS was from the beginning
designed to run efficiently on limited resource hardware, yet still offering
smart solutions, attractive and intuitive user interfaces. Version 3.0 brings
this concept further, being optimized for phones in the $25 to $75 price
segment.
"Globally, there are 4 billion mobile phone users. Despite all the
attention given to high end smartphones, the majority of the 4 billion can
not afford such a device," says Egil Kvaleberg, CEO of Smarterphone. "With
Smarterphone OS, inexpensive phones can be smart, too. Their users are just
as keen to have easy and natural access to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as
users of high end phones."
To demonstrate the flexibility and agility of their solution,
Smarterphone will, during the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona, show
'Radial,' which is a fresh approach at reshaping the dynamics of the mobile
phone human interaction. Audun Foyen, director of products at Smarterphone,
says: "Radial is an option we offer customers who may want to differentiate
in a certain direction. We remain equally committed to more conventional
touch and keypad solutions."
Smarterphone felt the Mobile World Congress was the only natural choice
for the premiere of Radial. "We are dedicated to MWC and see great value in
attending the event every year," says Michael Orr, SVP Business Development
and Sales at Smarterphone AS.
About Smarterphone
Smarterphone provides a complete and licensable software solution for
mass market smart phones, Smarterphone OS, pre-integrating all software
components and applications, enables manufacturers to rapidly create low-cost
handsets with features and functionality similar to that found in expensive
high-end smartphones. The solution is turnkey, whereby Smarterphone takes the
software through all phases all the way up to carrier acceptance. For more
information, visit http://smarterphone.com
Notes
For a quick introduction to Radial, with screenshots.see
http://smarterphone.com/documents/Radialconceptuserinterface.pdf
Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. Twitter is a trademark of
Twitter, Inc. YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
Source: Smarterphone AS
Egil Kvaleberg, CEO, Smarterphone, office, +47-22-44-31-75, or +47-920-22780, or fax, +47-22-44-46-77, or egil@smarterphone.com, or Michael J. Orr, SVP Business Development, +1-619-890-1915, morr@smarterphone.com
OSLO, Norway, February 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Smarterphone today announced version 3.0 of Smarterphone OS, the smart
operating system for inexpensive mobile phones. The OS was from the beginning
designed to run efficiently on limited resource hardware, yet still offering
smart solutions, attractive and intuitive user interfaces. Version 3.0 brings
this concept further, being optimized for phones in the $25 to $75 price
segment.
"Globally, there are 4 billion mobile phone users. Despite all the
attention given to high end smartphones, the majority of the 4 billion can
not afford such a device," says Egil Kvaleberg, CEO of Smarterphone. "With
Smarterphone OS, inexpensive phones can be smart, too. Their users are just
as keen to have easy and natural access to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as
users of high end phones."
To demonstrate the flexibility and agility of their solution,
Smarterphone will, during the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona, show
'Radial,' which is a fresh approach at reshaping the dynamics of the mobile
phone human interaction. Audun Foyen, director of products at Smarterphone,
says: "Radial is an option we offer customers who may want to differentiate
in a certain direction. We remain equally committed to more conventional
touch and keypad solutions."
Smarterphone felt the Mobile World Congress was the only natural choice
for the premiere of Radial. "We are dedicated to MWC and see great value in
attending the event every year," says Michael Orr, SVP Business Development
and Sales at Smarterphone AS.
About Smarterphone
Smarterphone provides a complete and licensable software solution for
mass market smart phones, Smarterphone OS, pre-integrating all software
components and applications, enables manufacturers to rapidly create low-cost
handsets with features and functionality similar to that found in expensive
high-end smartphones. The solution is turnkey, whereby Smarterphone takes the
software through all phases all the way up to carrier acceptance. For more
information, visit http://smarterphone.com
Notes
For a quick introduction to Radial, with screenshots.see
http://smarterphone.com/documents/Radialconceptuserinterface.pdf
Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. Twitter is a trademark of
Twitter, Inc. YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
Source: Smarterphone AS
Egil Kvaleberg, CEO, Smarterphone, office, +47-22-44-31-75, or +47-920-22780, or fax, +47-22-44-46-77, or egil@smarterphone.com, or Michael J. Orr, SVP Business Development, +1-619-890-1915, morr@smarterphone.com
Sprint and Good Technology Partner to Deliver Secure Android-Based Solutions for Business Customers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
Sprint and Good Technology Partner to Deliver Secure Android-Based Solutions for Business Customers
Partnership yields Security, Device Management benefits -- two leading needs of Enterprise IT departments and small/medium businesses, too
Enhances Android's top-drawer devices -- Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM), HTC EVO(TM) 4G, Samsung Epic 4G(TM) -- with instant, reliable business features
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint (NYSE: S) and Good Technology today announced a partnership to provide business-grade security and full device management features on Sprint's lineup of popular Android(TM) devices that business customers want most.
The Good for Enterprise - Android solution lets business customers of all sizes harness the power of Android and provide corporate information technology security and control over devices throughout their workforces.
CIOs and IT managers can deploy Android devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, HTC EVO 4G or Samsung Epic 4G throughout their organizations to extend Android's powerful mobile communications capabilities to employees.
"With the rapid adoption of Android devices, we're committed to making robust applications available to our customers so they can get the most out of their mobility experience," said Tom Roberts, vice president of business marketing, Sprint. "Good for Enterprise gives our business customers the flexibility of knowing their workforce is happy with the usability and sophistication of Android devices, while also knowing they have the highest level of security."
The Good for Enterprise - Android solution is based on two key components:
-- Good Mobile Control provides comprehensive mobile security and device
management with over-the-air and on-device encryption of enterprise
data, remote application password policies, and remote wipe of
enterprise data.
-- Good Mobile Messaging delivers enterprise-class mobile e-mail and
personal information management, including Calendar and Contacts.
"We're excited to bring Good for Enterprise to Sprint's business customers," said John Herrema, senior vice president of corporate strategy for Good Technology. "Android's popularity is growing at an incredible rate, and it's clear that end users love these devices, the diversity of form factors, and price points that the platform offers. CIOs and IT managers are turning to Good for Enterprise to enable device choice and a more productive and satisfied workforce to provide the end-to-end management, security, and control that they require."
Good for Enterprise is available through Sprint Business, which is composed of sales, support, marketing and operations personnel solely dedicated to enterprise, small and medium-sized business and public sector customers. Sprint delivers wireless, wireline and converged solutions for companies, drawing on its 3G and 4G wireless capabilities, push-to-talk network, Global IP network and growing portfolio of M2M partners and solutions.
For more information about Sprint Business, visit: http://www.sprint.com/business/. For information about Sprint's small business solutions, visit http://www.sprint.com/smallbiz.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 49.9 million customers at the end of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at http://www.sprint.com or http://www.facebook.com/sprint and http://www.twitter.com/sprint.
About Good Technology
Good Technology, the leader in multiplatform enterprise mobility, combines enterprise-grade mobile security and control with an exceptional user experience for messaging and collaboration that allows users to connect and collaborate on their devices of choice. Good opens new possibilities for enterprises, government agencies, and end users to maximize business and personal productivity by providing secure, easy-to-use, and instant mobile access to data, applications and services on hundreds of mobile devices. For more information, visit the Good website at http://www.good.com.
©2011 VISTO Corporation and Good Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
VISTO, Good, Good Technology, the Good logo, Good for Enterprise, Good for Government, Good for You, Good Mobile Messaging, Good Mobile Intranet, and Powered by Good are trademarks of Good Technology, Inc. ConstantSync, Constant Synchronization, Good Mobile Client, Good Mobile Portal, Good Mobile Exchange Access, Good Mobile Platform, Good Easy Setup, Good Social Networking and Good SmartIcon are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VISTO Corporation. All third-party trademarks, trade names, or service marks are the property of their respective owners and are used only to refer to the goods or services identified by those third-party marks. Good and VISTO technology is protected by U.S. Patents 6,085,192; 5,968,131; 6,023,708; 5,961,590; 6,131,116; 6,151,606; 6,233,341; 6,131,096, 6,708,221 and 6,766,454 and the following NTP U.S. Patents: 5,436,960, 5,438,611, 5,479,472, 5,625,670, 5,631,946, 5,819,172, 6,067,451, 6,317,592 and various other foreign patents. Other patents pending.
CONTACT:
Matt Marquess
Good Technology
415.321.1874
PR@good.com
Stephanie Greenwood
Sprint
913.315.1612
Stephanie.greenwood@sprint.com
SOURCE Good Technology
Good Technology
CONTACT: Matt Marquess of Good Technology, +1-415-321-1874, PR@good.com; or Stephanie Greenwood of Sprint, +1-913-315-1612, Stephanie.greenwood@sprint.com
Web Site: http://www.sprint.com
Partnership yields Security, Device Management benefits -- two leading needs of Enterprise IT departments and small/medium businesses, too
Enhances Android's top-drawer devices -- Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM), HTC EVO(TM) 4G, Samsung Epic 4G(TM) -- with instant, reliable business features
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint (NYSE: S) and Good Technology today announced a partnership to provide business-grade security and full device management features on Sprint's lineup of popular Android(TM) devices that business customers want most.
The Good for Enterprise - Android solution lets business customers of all sizes harness the power of Android and provide corporate information technology security and control over devices throughout their workforces.
CIOs and IT managers can deploy Android devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, HTC EVO 4G or Samsung Epic 4G throughout their organizations to extend Android's powerful mobile communications capabilities to employees.
"With the rapid adoption of Android devices, we're committed to making robust applications available to our customers so they can get the most out of their mobility experience," said Tom Roberts, vice president of business marketing, Sprint. "Good for Enterprise gives our business customers the flexibility of knowing their workforce is happy with the usability and sophistication of Android devices, while also knowing they have the highest level of security."
The Good for Enterprise - Android solution is based on two key components:
-- Good Mobile Control provides comprehensive mobile security and device
management with over-the-air and on-device encryption of enterprise
data, remote application password policies, and remote wipe of
enterprise data.
-- Good Mobile Messaging delivers enterprise-class mobile e-mail and
personal information management, including Calendar and Contacts.
"We're excited to bring Good for Enterprise to Sprint's business customers," said John Herrema, senior vice president of corporate strategy for Good Technology. "Android's popularity is growing at an incredible rate, and it's clear that end users love these devices, the diversity of form factors, and price points that the platform offers. CIOs and IT managers are turning to Good for Enterprise to enable device choice and a more productive and satisfied workforce to provide the end-to-end management, security, and control that they require."
Good for Enterprise is available through Sprint Business, which is composed of sales, support, marketing and operations personnel solely dedicated to enterprise, small and medium-sized business and public sector customers. Sprint delivers wireless, wireline and converged solutions for companies, drawing on its 3G and 4G wireless capabilities, push-to-talk network, Global IP network and growing portfolio of M2M partners and solutions.
For more information about Sprint Business, visit: http://www.sprint.com/business/. For information about Sprint's small business solutions, visit http://www.sprint.com/smallbiz.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 49.9 million customers at the end of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at http://www.sprint.com or http://www.facebook.com/sprint and http://www.twitter.com/sprint.
About Good Technology
Good Technology, the leader in multiplatform enterprise mobility, combines enterprise-grade mobile security and control with an exceptional user experience for messaging and collaboration that allows users to connect and collaborate on their devices of choice. Good opens new possibilities for enterprises, government agencies, and end users to maximize business and personal productivity by providing secure, easy-to-use, and instant mobile access to data, applications and services on hundreds of mobile devices. For more information, visit the Good website at http://www.good.com.
©2011 VISTO Corporation and Good Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
VISTO, Good, Good Technology, the Good logo, Good for Enterprise, Good for Government, Good for You, Good Mobile Messaging, Good Mobile Intranet, and Powered by Good are trademarks of Good Technology, Inc. ConstantSync, Constant Synchronization, Good Mobile Client, Good Mobile Portal, Good Mobile Exchange Access, Good Mobile Platform, Good Easy Setup, Good Social Networking and Good SmartIcon are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VISTO Corporation. All third-party trademarks, trade names, or service marks are the property of their respective owners and are used only to refer to the goods or services identified by those third-party marks. Good and VISTO technology is protected by U.S. Patents 6,085,192; 5,968,131; 6,023,708; 5,961,590; 6,131,116; 6,151,606; 6,233,341; 6,131,096, 6,708,221 and 6,766,454 and the following NTP U.S. Patents: 5,436,960, 5,438,611, 5,479,472, 5,625,670, 5,631,946, 5,819,172, 6,067,451, 6,317,592 and various other foreign patents. Other patents pending.
CONTACT:
Matt Marquess
Good Technology
415.321.1874
PR@good.com
Stephanie Greenwood
Sprint
913.315.1612
Stephanie.greenwood@sprint.com
SOURCE Good Technology
Good Technology
CONTACT: Matt Marquess of Good Technology, +1-415-321-1874, PR@good.com; or Stephanie Greenwood of Sprint, +1-913-315-1612, Stephanie.greenwood@sprint.com
Web Site: http://www.sprint.com
WeDo Technologies and Meucci Solutions Roaming Together
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
WeDo Technologies and Meucci Solutions Roaming Together
New Managed Service for Roaming Implementation and Management Available Via Joint Offering
BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- WeDo Technologies, a leader in revenue and business assurance
solutions, today announced it has signed a joint partnership with Meucci
Solutions, the Belgian specialist in quality monitoring systems between
mobile networks, to deliver a new Roaming Managed Service. The partnership
will enable mobile network operators to manage the entire lifecycle of
roaming business, from roaming implementation managing roaming agreements to
TAP creation/exchange and roaming QoS.
The service is using the Roambroker technology platform of
WeDo Technologies onto which Meucci Solutions has grafted a full service
layer. The service offers operators peace of mind enabling them to focus on
the roaming strategy and business priorities while the implementation and
technical management are done by Meucci Solutions.
With the Roambroker software, WeDo Technologies already offers
operators a central roaming system covering the daily operations of a roaming
agreement. Its extensive pricing module enables the creation of very flexible
rating plans, but is also the engine for many Value Added Services (such as
roaming retail rating, IOT check, invoicing...).
Meucci Solutions adds its expertise as service provider in
Roaming Implementation and Roaming QoS and embeds the software in a service
layer generating extra revenue thanks to a shorter time-to-market. The
partnership allows Meucci Solutions to provide the market with a complete
flow of roaming services from setting up and testing new roaming agreements,
over managing the dialy roaming operations, to monitoring Quality of Service
Rui Paiva, Chief Executive Officer at WeDo Technologies, said:
"The partnership with Meucci Solutions will bring innovation to the roaming
arena: WeDo Technologies' roaming management software managed by Meucci's
roaming service experts. This managed service will offer the mobile operators
a new way to get more revenue from their roaming operations, to easily handle
TAP files, IOTs and retail tariffs and to find a solution to the lack of
roaming expert resources."
Conrad Tuytte, Chief Executive Officer at Meucci Solutions,
added: "Every operator is moving towards buying services in a hosted model.
Our joint offer helps operators to improve their cash flow position as the
service is not to be seen as a major investment requiring up front payment
but as an operational cost invoiced on a monthly basis. The solution
presented by our companies will prove to be extremely compelling in the
market."
WeDo Technologies and Meucci Solutions are attending Mobile
World Congress, Barcelona, Spain. WeDo stand: HALL: 1.0, STAND 1J31, STAND
1J34. Meucci stand: Belgian pavillion or Hall 1.1 HS 47
About WeDo Technologies
WeDo Technologies is a worldwide leader in revenue and
business assurance, providing software and expert consultancy, to
intelligently analyse large quantities of data from across an organisation -
helping to negate or minimise operational or business inefficiencies and
allowing businesses to achieve significant return on investment via revenue
protection and cost savings.
WeDo Technologies works with some of the world's leading blue
chip companies from the retail, energy and finance industries, as well as
more than 100 telecommunications operators from almost 80 countries, through
400 highly-skilled professionals.
WeDo Technologies is owned by the largest non financial
Portuguese group - Sonae Group with more than 40.000 employees in 29
countries.
About Meucci Solutions
Meucci Solutions is a fraud, roaming and interconnect service
provider headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. Meucci Solutions is world market
leader in interconnect bypass detection including SIM Box detection and Leaky
PBX detection. The roaming portfolio includes full roaming implementation
services solutions like IREG and/or TADIG testing and Roaming QoS Monitoring.
The interconnect portfolio consists of CLI Monitoring, False Answer
Supervision and Interconnect QoS Monitoring. Meucci Solutions offers its
clients also consultancy services including Interconnect Fraud Audit and
Interconnect Fraud Training. All products are based on a global monitoring
platform and are offered in a complete service model.
Source: WeDo Technologies & Meucci Solutions
Contact details: For Wedo Technologies: Elizabeth Chadwick, Account Executive, Echadwick@miliberty.com; For Meucci Solutions, Conrad Tuytte, +32-9-2390211, press@meucci-solutions.com
New Managed Service for Roaming Implementation and Management Available Via Joint Offering
BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- WeDo Technologies, a leader in revenue and business assurance
solutions, today announced it has signed a joint partnership with Meucci
Solutions, the Belgian specialist in quality monitoring systems between
mobile networks, to deliver a new Roaming Managed Service. The partnership
will enable mobile network operators to manage the entire lifecycle of
roaming business, from roaming implementation managing roaming agreements to
TAP creation/exchange and roaming QoS.
The service is using the Roambroker technology platform of
WeDo Technologies onto which Meucci Solutions has grafted a full service
layer. The service offers operators peace of mind enabling them to focus on
the roaming strategy and business priorities while the implementation and
technical management are done by Meucci Solutions.
With the Roambroker software, WeDo Technologies already offers
operators a central roaming system covering the daily operations of a roaming
agreement. Its extensive pricing module enables the creation of very flexible
rating plans, but is also the engine for many Value Added Services (such as
roaming retail rating, IOT check, invoicing...).
Meucci Solutions adds its expertise as service provider in
Roaming Implementation and Roaming QoS and embeds the software in a service
layer generating extra revenue thanks to a shorter time-to-market. The
partnership allows Meucci Solutions to provide the market with a complete
flow of roaming services from setting up and testing new roaming agreements,
over managing the dialy roaming operations, to monitoring Quality of Service
Rui Paiva, Chief Executive Officer at WeDo Technologies, said:
"The partnership with Meucci Solutions will bring innovation to the roaming
arena: WeDo Technologies' roaming management software managed by Meucci's
roaming service experts. This managed service will offer the mobile operators
a new way to get more revenue from their roaming operations, to easily handle
TAP files, IOTs and retail tariffs and to find a solution to the lack of
roaming expert resources."
Conrad Tuytte, Chief Executive Officer at Meucci Solutions,
added: "Every operator is moving towards buying services in a hosted model.
Our joint offer helps operators to improve their cash flow position as the
service is not to be seen as a major investment requiring up front payment
but as an operational cost invoiced on a monthly basis. The solution
presented by our companies will prove to be extremely compelling in the
market."
WeDo Technologies and Meucci Solutions are attending Mobile
World Congress, Barcelona, Spain. WeDo stand: HALL: 1.0, STAND 1J31, STAND
1J34. Meucci stand: Belgian pavillion or Hall 1.1 HS 47
About WeDo Technologies
WeDo Technologies is a worldwide leader in revenue and
business assurance, providing software and expert consultancy, to
intelligently analyse large quantities of data from across an organisation -
helping to negate or minimise operational or business inefficiencies and
allowing businesses to achieve significant return on investment via revenue
protection and cost savings.
WeDo Technologies works with some of the world's leading blue
chip companies from the retail, energy and finance industries, as well as
more than 100 telecommunications operators from almost 80 countries, through
400 highly-skilled professionals.
WeDo Technologies is owned by the largest non financial
Portuguese group - Sonae Group with more than 40.000 employees in 29
countries.
About Meucci Solutions
Meucci Solutions is a fraud, roaming and interconnect service
provider headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. Meucci Solutions is world market
leader in interconnect bypass detection including SIM Box detection and Leaky
PBX detection. The roaming portfolio includes full roaming implementation
services solutions like IREG and/or TADIG testing and Roaming QoS Monitoring.
The interconnect portfolio consists of CLI Monitoring, False Answer
Supervision and Interconnect QoS Monitoring. Meucci Solutions offers its
clients also consultancy services including Interconnect Fraud Audit and
Interconnect Fraud Training. All products are based on a global monitoring
platform and are offered in a complete service model.
Source: WeDo Technologies & Meucci Solutions
Contact details: For Wedo Technologies: Elizabeth Chadwick, Account Executive, Echadwick@miliberty.com; For Meucci Solutions, Conrad Tuytte, +32-9-2390211, press@meucci-solutions.com
Alcatel-Lucent and Altair Semiconductor Enable TD-LTE Solutions for Emerging Markets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
Alcatel-Lucent and Altair Semiconductor Enable TD-LTE Solutions for Emerging Markets
Companies to Jointly Participate in TD-LTE Field Trials in India and China
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Mobile World Congress -- Altair Semiconductor, the world's leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets, today announced that their TD-LTE solution, combining Altair's 4G LTE chipsets and Alcatel-Lucent's (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) LTE infrastructure, has successfully completed interoperability (IOT) testing and will take part in several TD-LTE field trials in India and China, scheduled to start in the coming weeks. The solution offers carriers the most mature and cost effective TD-LTE solution available in the market today.
"Altair's TD-LTE solution is a highly mature and cost optimized TDD terminal chipset platform, providing a perfect complement for our infrastructure systems and best positioning us to capitalize on the expected growth of the TD-LTE industry," said Doug Wolff, Vice President, LTE End to End Solutions of Alcatel-Lucent. "Having successfully completed IOT testing with Altair, we are now ready to begin demonstrating the full capabilities of the market's most advanced TD-LTE solution to customers around the world, beginning with the TD-LTE field trials in India and China."
TD-LTE, a 4G wireless standard which was designed to operate in unpaired spectrum, is emerging as the de-facto 4G standard for TDD spectrum globally. Since China Mobile's selection of TD-LTE as its 4G upgrade path, TD-LTE has received strong support from leading carriers around the world.
"TD-LTE, specifically in emerging markets, represents the highest growth potential for LTE in the coming years, and is a strategic focus area for Altair," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development at Altair Semiconductor. "After more than a year of close collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent on commercializing our respective TD-LTE products, we feel confident in our ability to meet the performance and maturity expectations of our carrier customers, with a solution that also meets the aggressive price targets of carriers in these markets."
About Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G semiconductors. The company's products provide device manufacturers integrating 4G LTE technology into their products with a highly power-optimized, robust and cost-effective solution. Altair's comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband processors, multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware and product level protocol stack software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined Radio (SDR) processor, codenamed "O2P(TM)", Altair's products are the smallest and most highly power optimized in the industry, offering an unmatched combination of flexibility and performance. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi
Media Contacts:
Ruder Finn Israel for Altair Semiconductor
Matthew Krieger
+972-544-676-950
matthew@ruderfinn.co.il
SOURCE Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor
CONTACT: Ruder Finn Israel for Altair Semiconductor, Matthew Krieger, +972-544-676-950, matthew@ruderfinn.co.il
Web Site: http://www.altair-semi.com
Companies to Jointly Participate in TD-LTE Field Trials in India and China
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Mobile World Congress -- Altair Semiconductor, the world's leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets, today announced that their TD-LTE solution, combining Altair's 4G LTE chipsets and Alcatel-Lucent's (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) LTE infrastructure, has successfully completed interoperability (IOT) testing and will take part in several TD-LTE field trials in India and China, scheduled to start in the coming weeks. The solution offers carriers the most mature and cost effective TD-LTE solution available in the market today.
"Altair's TD-LTE solution is a highly mature and cost optimized TDD terminal chipset platform, providing a perfect complement for our infrastructure systems and best positioning us to capitalize on the expected growth of the TD-LTE industry," said Doug Wolff, Vice President, LTE End to End Solutions of Alcatel-Lucent. "Having successfully completed IOT testing with Altair, we are now ready to begin demonstrating the full capabilities of the market's most advanced TD-LTE solution to customers around the world, beginning with the TD-LTE field trials in India and China."
TD-LTE, a 4G wireless standard which was designed to operate in unpaired spectrum, is emerging as the de-facto 4G standard for TDD spectrum globally. Since China Mobile's selection of TD-LTE as its 4G upgrade path, TD-LTE has received strong support from leading carriers around the world.
"TD-LTE, specifically in emerging markets, represents the highest growth potential for LTE in the coming years, and is a strategic focus area for Altair," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development at Altair Semiconductor. "After more than a year of close collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent on commercializing our respective TD-LTE products, we feel confident in our ability to meet the performance and maturity expectations of our carrier customers, with a solution that also meets the aggressive price targets of carriers in these markets."
About Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G semiconductors. The company's products provide device manufacturers integrating 4G LTE technology into their products with a highly power-optimized, robust and cost-effective solution. Altair's comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband processors, multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware and product level protocol stack software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined Radio (SDR) processor, codenamed "O2P(TM)", Altair's products are the smallest and most highly power optimized in the industry, offering an unmatched combination of flexibility and performance. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi
Media Contacts:
Ruder Finn Israel for Altair Semiconductor
Matthew Krieger
+972-544-676-950
matthew@ruderfinn.co.il
SOURCE Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor
CONTACT: Ruder Finn Israel for Altair Semiconductor, Matthew Krieger, +972-544-676-950, matthew@ruderfinn.co.il
Web Site: http://www.altair-semi.com
Airwide Solutions IPm Revolutionizes Mobile Operators Ability to Integrate IP Messaging With Existing Networks
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
Airwide Solutions IPm Revolutionizes Mobile Operators Ability to Integrate IP Messaging With Existing Networks
BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Operator Trials Confirm IPm as Practical Solution to Introduce New
Services and Reduce Network Costs While Protecting and Enhancing Successful
Messaging Networks
Airwide Solutions (http://www.airwidesolutions.com/), the leading
provider of next-generation mobile messaging and security solutions, has
announced the successful trials and planned launch of IPm, Airwide's IP
messaging solution. IPm has been developed and trialled collaboratively with
several of the world's leading mobile operators to provide a practical means
to introduce support for SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and XMPP
(Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol)-based messaging services in both
dedicated or cloud deployments. Full commercial availability is planned for
Q4 of this year.
As LTE (Long Term Evolution) is now achieving significant levels of
deployment and a growing number of devices are being LTE enabled, mobile
operators now have to make strategic decisions about how to offer seamless
services across current and future network environments without disrupting
established and finely tuned messaging services.
With its unique combination of expertise and technology, Airwide has long
been recognized as the leading partner of mobile operators to deploy network
enhancements that enable cost control while protecting the operator's
investment in highly successful messaging networks. In addition to protecting
the financial investments that operators have made, Airwide's IPm helps
operators to protect messaging revenues that are expected to exceed $190
billion this year and also to protect the highly developed relationship they
have with their subscribers. IPm helps operators to realize the cost
reduction and service enhancement potential of IP.
Unlike alternative solutions that are based solely on a single standard,
IPm recognizes the flexibility that operators require to make investments
today without knowing which standards or specifications will emerge in the
future, by providing a standards-agnostic approach. This flexibility is
further extended by enabling IPm functionality to be deployed with dedicated
infrastructure or in a cloud configuration. The IPm solution incorporates
critical functionality, including business logic, connectivity components,
application server and storage elements in a unique, scalable and highly
flexible solution. Additionally, the IPm solution incorporates innovative
messaging security functionality including content filtering, address
validation and user control to fully enable operators to protect their
networks and subscribers from rapidly increasing mobile malware threats.
Airwide delivers this functionality using its comprehensive portfolio
developed through nearly two decades working with mobile operators, as well
as incorporating multi-vendor functionality to meet customer needs.
"Working with some of the world's leading and most forward looking
operators on the development and trials of IPm produced key learnings that
have been incorporated into this solution" stated Airwide's SVP of Solutions
and Product Management, Adrian Kelly. "It is clear that there is not one
standard that operators can plan to and therefore there is a tremendous need
for flexibility. It is critically important that the seamless and universal
user experience that has made mobile messaging one of the most successful,
ubiquitous and compelling services be preserved as operators introduce IP
capabilities."
About Airwide Solutions
Airwide Solutions is the leading provider of next-generation mobile
messaging and security solutions, including network and personal security
solutions to protect mobile operators' brand, subscribers and revenues. Its
products have helped more than 150 wireless operators worldwide drive mobile
messaging usage and revenues and enable them to leverage multiple delivery
channels and next-generation infrastructure in new and more powerful ways.
With a history of industry firsts - including the first text message ever
sent, the introduction of the first SMS router, the first A2P MMS push
gateway and mobile service control which enables mobile context,
personalization and profiling - the company continues to pioneer new
technologies that provide the foundation for mobile solutions that enable
mobile operators to meet their business objectives. Airwide's open, tiered
architecture offers mobile operators advanced revenue options, a practical
pathway to Mobile Messaging 2.0 and future messaging environments.
Airwide Solutions operates globally with offices in Europe, the Americas,
Asia Pacific, India, the Middle East and Africa. For more information about
Airwide Solutions, please visit http://www.airwidesolutions.com.
Airwide is a registered trademark of Airwide Solutions. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For further information follow us on Twitter at @airwide or contact:
Rufus Jay
Mi liberty
Email: airwidepr@miliberty.com
Tel: +44(0)207-751-4444
Kristin Conforti
PAN Communications
Email: airwide@pancomm.com
Tel: +1-978-474-1900
Source: Airwide Solutions
Rufus Jay, Mi liberty, Email: airwidepr@miliberty.com, Tel: +44(0)207-751-4444; Kristin Conforti, PAN Communications, Email: airwide@pancomm.com, Tel: +1-978-474-1900
BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Operator Trials Confirm IPm as Practical Solution to Introduce New
Services and Reduce Network Costs While Protecting and Enhancing Successful
Messaging Networks
Airwide Solutions (http://www.airwidesolutions.com/), the leading
provider of next-generation mobile messaging and security solutions, has
announced the successful trials and planned launch of IPm, Airwide's IP
messaging solution. IPm has been developed and trialled collaboratively with
several of the world's leading mobile operators to provide a practical means
to introduce support for SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and XMPP
(Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol)-based messaging services in both
dedicated or cloud deployments. Full commercial availability is planned for
Q4 of this year.
As LTE (Long Term Evolution) is now achieving significant levels of
deployment and a growing number of devices are being LTE enabled, mobile
operators now have to make strategic decisions about how to offer seamless
services across current and future network environments without disrupting
established and finely tuned messaging services.
With its unique combination of expertise and technology, Airwide has long
been recognized as the leading partner of mobile operators to deploy network
enhancements that enable cost control while protecting the operator's
investment in highly successful messaging networks. In addition to protecting
the financial investments that operators have made, Airwide's IPm helps
operators to protect messaging revenues that are expected to exceed $190
billion this year and also to protect the highly developed relationship they
have with their subscribers. IPm helps operators to realize the cost
reduction and service enhancement potential of IP.
Unlike alternative solutions that are based solely on a single standard,
IPm recognizes the flexibility that operators require to make investments
today without knowing which standards or specifications will emerge in the
future, by providing a standards-agnostic approach. This flexibility is
further extended by enabling IPm functionality to be deployed with dedicated
infrastructure or in a cloud configuration. The IPm solution incorporates
critical functionality, including business logic, connectivity components,
application server and storage elements in a unique, scalable and highly
flexible solution. Additionally, the IPm solution incorporates innovative
messaging security functionality including content filtering, address
validation and user control to fully enable operators to protect their
networks and subscribers from rapidly increasing mobile malware threats.
Airwide delivers this functionality using its comprehensive portfolio
developed through nearly two decades working with mobile operators, as well
as incorporating multi-vendor functionality to meet customer needs.
"Working with some of the world's leading and most forward looking
operators on the development and trials of IPm produced key learnings that
have been incorporated into this solution" stated Airwide's SVP of Solutions
and Product Management, Adrian Kelly. "It is clear that there is not one
standard that operators can plan to and therefore there is a tremendous need
for flexibility. It is critically important that the seamless and universal
user experience that has made mobile messaging one of the most successful,
ubiquitous and compelling services be preserved as operators introduce IP
capabilities."
About Airwide Solutions
Airwide Solutions is the leading provider of next-generation mobile
messaging and security solutions, including network and personal security
solutions to protect mobile operators' brand, subscribers and revenues. Its
products have helped more than 150 wireless operators worldwide drive mobile
messaging usage and revenues and enable them to leverage multiple delivery
channels and next-generation infrastructure in new and more powerful ways.
With a history of industry firsts - including the first text message ever
sent, the introduction of the first SMS router, the first A2P MMS push
gateway and mobile service control which enables mobile context,
personalization and profiling - the company continues to pioneer new
technologies that provide the foundation for mobile solutions that enable
mobile operators to meet their business objectives. Airwide's open, tiered
architecture offers mobile operators advanced revenue options, a practical
pathway to Mobile Messaging 2.0 and future messaging environments.
Airwide Solutions operates globally with offices in Europe, the Americas,
Asia Pacific, India, the Middle East and Africa. For more information about
Airwide Solutions, please visit http://www.airwidesolutions.com.
Airwide is a registered trademark of Airwide Solutions. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For further information follow us on Twitter at @airwide or contact:
Rufus Jay
Mi liberty
Email: airwidepr@miliberty.com
Tel: +44(0)207-751-4444
Kristin Conforti
PAN Communications
Email: airwide@pancomm.com
Tel: +1-978-474-1900
Source: Airwide Solutions
Rufus Jay, Mi liberty, Email: airwidepr@miliberty.com, Tel: +44(0)207-751-4444; Kristin Conforti, PAN Communications, Email: airwide@pancomm.com, Tel: +1-978-474-1900
Glu Mobile Launches Mobile Games for Sony Ericsson Xperia Play at Mobile World Congress 2011
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 2:07:01 AM
Glu Mobile Launches Mobile Games for Sony Ericsson Xperia Play at Mobile World Congress 2011
Strategic relationship with Sony Ericsson will deliver Gingerbread-based rich mobile gaming experiences for Xperia Play users, including Gun Bros and Guitar Hero 6
BARCELONA, Spain,Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of social games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced games developed for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Led by Glu's original title Gun Bros, the Xperia Play gaming portfolio also includes Guitar Hero® 6, Family Guy®: Time Warped and original Glu title Super KO Boxing 2.
The pairing of Xperia Play's unique gaming features with Android's robust Gingerbread platform affords Glu opportunities to introduce new game features specific to Xperia Play's PlayStation certified controls and D-pad design. Glu and Sony Ericsson will continue to collaborate on mobile gaming development for the Xperia Play and expect to launch additional titles during 2011.
"Glu is committed to bringing great mobile gaming experiences to mobile devices - regardless of platform. Our strategic relationship with Sony Ericsson positions us to deliver the Glu social mobile gaming experience to consumer audiences worldwide," said Niccolo de Masi, CEO of Glu. "The advanced features and capabilities of the Xperia Play demonstrate the significant potential of mobile gaming and we are pleased to continue delivering rich mobile games for Sony Ericsson's newest mobile devices."
Glu is a leading developer for mobile games on Android platforms, including Gingerbread and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), and will be one of the first developers to utilize Android's In App Purchasing (IAP). With more than 25 games already available on Android devices, Glu is committed to continued Android development for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, and other smartphone and tablet devices.
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of social games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world - supporting iOS, Android, Palm, Windows Phone 7 devices and beyond. Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Brazil, China, Russia and the UK. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox. Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.
GUN BROS, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.
Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Family Guy is a trademark of Fox Mobile Group.
SOURCE Glu Mobile Inc.
Glu Mobile Inc.
CONTACT: Michael Breslin of Glu Mobile Inc., +1-415-800-6120, PR@glu.com; or Jason Enriquez of Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com, for Glu Mobile Inc.
Web Site: http://www.glu.com
Strategic relationship with Sony Ericsson will deliver Gingerbread-based rich mobile gaming experiences for Xperia Play users, including Gun Bros and Guitar Hero 6
BARCELONA, Spain,Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of social games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced games developed for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Led by Glu's original title Gun Bros, the Xperia Play gaming portfolio also includes Guitar Hero® 6, Family Guy®: Time Warped and original Glu title Super KO Boxing 2.
The pairing of Xperia Play's unique gaming features with Android's robust Gingerbread platform affords Glu opportunities to introduce new game features specific to Xperia Play's PlayStation certified controls and D-pad design. Glu and Sony Ericsson will continue to collaborate on mobile gaming development for the Xperia Play and expect to launch additional titles during 2011.
"Glu is committed to bringing great mobile gaming experiences to mobile devices - regardless of platform. Our strategic relationship with Sony Ericsson positions us to deliver the Glu social mobile gaming experience to consumer audiences worldwide," said Niccolo de Masi, CEO of Glu. "The advanced features and capabilities of the Xperia Play demonstrate the significant potential of mobile gaming and we are pleased to continue delivering rich mobile games for Sony Ericsson's newest mobile devices."
Glu is a leading developer for mobile games on Android platforms, including Gingerbread and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), and will be one of the first developers to utilize Android's In App Purchasing (IAP). With more than 25 games already available on Android devices, Glu is committed to continued Android development for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, and other smartphone and tablet devices.
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of social games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world - supporting iOS, Android, Palm, Windows Phone 7 devices and beyond. Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Brazil, China, Russia and the UK. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox. Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.
GUN BROS, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.
Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Family Guy is a trademark of Fox Mobile Group.
SOURCE Glu Mobile Inc.
Glu Mobile Inc.
CONTACT: Michael Breslin of Glu Mobile Inc., +1-415-800-6120, PR@glu.com; or Jason Enriquez of Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com, for Glu Mobile Inc.
Web Site: http://www.glu.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 1:35:01 AM
RFMD® Arms Popular Mobile Devices with Leading WiFi Connectivity Solutions
RFMD's RF3482 Front End Module Featured In Select Smartphones And Tablets Equipped With The WiLink(TM) Platform From Texas Instruments
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced that global smartphone and tablet manufacturers designing around the WiLink(TM) 6.0 and WiLink 7.0 platforms from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) can integrate RFMD's RF3482 to gain reliable, flexible WiFi connectivity. Volume shipments of the RF3482 have begun, and RFMD estimates shipments will increase in support of key cellular and consumer device manufacturers.
Bob Van Buskirk, president of RFMD's Multi-Market Products Group (MPG), said, "RFMD is very pleased to support TI across multiple high-volume mobile and embedded consumer programs. The RF3482 delivers high levels of integration and best-in-class solution size while meeting stringent IEEE 802.11b/g/n requirements. RFMD is highly focused on the rapidly expanding WiFi market and expects continued growth, supported by explosive growth in the smartphone, tablet, PC, TV/Video, gaming, automotive, Smart Energy and consumer white goods end markets."
RFMD's RF3482 is a high-performance, single-chip integrated front end module (FEM) for WiFi applications in the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz ISM band. The RF3482 FEM greatly reduces customers' time-to-market and bill-of-material (BOM) cost by delivering a highly integrated single placement solution. In addition to satisfying smartphone manufacturers' requirements for aggressive size reductions in 802.11b/g/n front end solutions, the RF3482 delivers high linear output power and greatly reduces the number of components outside the core connectivity chipset.
"TI's WiLink 6.0 and WiLink 7.0 platforms are powerful multi-radio solutions able to support a wide range of connectivity requirements for various end equipments. Our customers seek complementary solutions that enhance the WiLink platform's capabilities exhibiting the same dedication to simplified integration and reliability as offered by TI's technologies. RFMD's RF3482 FEM is one such solution that customers can use," said Eran Sandhaus, director of marketing, wireless connectivity solutions, TI.
RFMD's RF3482 is manufactured using the Company's E/D-mode pHEMT fabrication process and is available in a small 3mm x 3mm x 0.45mm 16-pin QFN package. The RF3482 is fully RF-tested, meeting or exceeding the stringent RF front end requirements of 802.11b/g/n systems.
About RFMD
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers.
Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at http://www.rfmd.com.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management's current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under the federal securities laws. RF Micro Devices' business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including variability in operating results, risks associated with the impact of global macroeconomic and credit conditions on our business and the business of our suppliers and customers, our reliance on a few large customers for a substantial portion of our revenue, the rate of growth and development of wireless markets, our ability to bring new products to market, our reliance on inclusion in third party reference designs for a portion of our revenue, our ability to manage channel partner and customer relationships, risks associated with the operation of our wafer fabrication, molecular beam epitaxy, assembly and test and tape and reel facilities, our ability to complete acquisitions and integrate acquired companies, including the risk that we may not realize expected synergies from our business combinations, our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel and develop leaders, variability in production yields, raw material costs and availability, our ability to reduce costs and improve margins in response to declining average selling prices, our ability to adjust production capacity in a timely fashion in response to changes in demand for our products, dependence on gallium arsenide (GaAs) for the majority of our products, dependence on third parties, and substantial reliance on international sales and operations. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in RF Micro Devices' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements.
RF MICRO DEVICES® and RFMD® are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE RF Micro Devices, Inc.
RF Micro Devices, Inc.
CONTACT: Douglas DeLieto, VP of Investor Relations, RF Micro Devices, +1-336-678-7088
Web Site: http://www.rfmd.com
RFMD's RF3482 Front End Module Featured In Select Smartphones And Tablets Equipped With The WiLink(TM) Platform From Texas Instruments
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced that global smartphone and tablet manufacturers designing around the WiLink(TM) 6.0 and WiLink 7.0 platforms from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) can integrate RFMD's RF3482 to gain reliable, flexible WiFi connectivity. Volume shipments of the RF3482 have begun, and RFMD estimates shipments will increase in support of key cellular and consumer device manufacturers.
Bob Van Buskirk, president of RFMD's Multi-Market Products Group (MPG), said, "RFMD is very pleased to support TI across multiple high-volume mobile and embedded consumer programs. The RF3482 delivers high levels of integration and best-in-class solution size while meeting stringent IEEE 802.11b/g/n requirements. RFMD is highly focused on the rapidly expanding WiFi market and expects continued growth, supported by explosive growth in the smartphone, tablet, PC, TV/Video, gaming, automotive, Smart Energy and consumer white goods end markets."
RFMD's RF3482 is a high-performance, single-chip integrated front end module (FEM) for WiFi applications in the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz ISM band. The RF3482 FEM greatly reduces customers' time-to-market and bill-of-material (BOM) cost by delivering a highly integrated single placement solution. In addition to satisfying smartphone manufacturers' requirements for aggressive size reductions in 802.11b/g/n front end solutions, the RF3482 delivers high linear output power and greatly reduces the number of components outside the core connectivity chipset.
"TI's WiLink 6.0 and WiLink 7.0 platforms are powerful multi-radio solutions able to support a wide range of connectivity requirements for various end equipments. Our customers seek complementary solutions that enhance the WiLink platform's capabilities exhibiting the same dedication to simplified integration and reliability as offered by TI's technologies. RFMD's RF3482 FEM is one such solution that customers can use," said Eran Sandhaus, director of marketing, wireless connectivity solutions, TI.
RFMD's RF3482 is manufactured using the Company's E/D-mode pHEMT fabrication process and is available in a small 3mm x 3mm x 0.45mm 16-pin QFN package. The RF3482 is fully RF-tested, meeting or exceeding the stringent RF front end requirements of 802.11b/g/n systems.
About RFMD
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers.
Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at http://www.rfmd.com.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management's current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under the federal securities laws. RF Micro Devices' business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including variability in operating results, risks associated with the impact of global macroeconomic and credit conditions on our business and the business of our suppliers and customers, our reliance on a few large customers for a substantial portion of our revenue, the rate of growth and development of wireless markets, our ability to bring new products to market, our reliance on inclusion in third party reference designs for a portion of our revenue, our ability to manage channel partner and customer relationships, risks associated with the operation of our wafer fabrication, molecular beam epitaxy, assembly and test and tape and reel facilities, our ability to complete acquisitions and integrate acquired companies, including the risk that we may not realize expected synergies from our business combinations, our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel and develop leaders, variability in production yields, raw material costs and availability, our ability to reduce costs and improve margins in response to declining average selling prices, our ability to adjust production capacity in a timely fashion in response to changes in demand for our products, dependence on gallium arsenide (GaAs) for the majority of our products, dependence on third parties, and substantial reliance on international sales and operations. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in RF Micro Devices' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements.
RF MICRO DEVICES® and RFMD® are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE RF Micro Devices, Inc.
RF Micro Devices, Inc.
CONTACT: Douglas DeLieto, VP of Investor Relations, RF Micro Devices, +1-336-678-7088
Web Site: http://www.rfmd.com
February 15, 2011
Texas Instruments and ANT+ Showcase First Commercially Available Smartphone with Native Connectivity to ANT+ Health/Fitness Devices at Mobile World Congress
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 5:56:01 PM
Texas Instruments and ANT+ Showcase First Commercially Available Smartphone with Native Connectivity to ANT+ Health/Fitness Devices at Mobile World Congress
BARCELONA, Spain, February 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
ANT Wireless ("ANT" http://www.thisisant.com), a division of Dynastream
Innovations Inc., and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today
showcase the Sony Ericsson Xperia(TM) arc, the first commercially available
smartphone to natively communicate with the ultra-low power (ULP) ANT+
network of health and fitness devices. Featured as part of TI's exhibition at
Mobile World Congress (MWC), Booth 8A84 Hall 8, these mobile solutions lead
the industry in the real-time collection and transfer of physiological data
to the cloud.
This ANT+ connectivity is enabled by TI's WiLink(TM) 6.0 triple-radio
single-chip solution, native in Sony Ericsson's Xperia(TM) arc as well as the
newly-announced Xperia(TM) neo and Xperia(TM) pro. The high-end Xperia(TM)
smartphones (including the Xperia(TM) X10 mini, Xperia(TM) X10 mini pro and
Xperia(TM) X8) signify the market's first line of ANT+ enabled mobile
handsets. These smartphones can leverage the WiLink solution to link directly
with the established ANT+ ecosystem of more than 14 million ULP health and
fitness devices.
Daily MWC demonstrations will incorporate ANT+ bike speed and bike
cadence data transmitting via the WiLink chip to the Xperia(TM) arc, and
seamlessly to the cloud with apps by Endomondo, Sportypal and Wahoo Fitness.
ANT+ Heart Rate and Blood Pressure data will also be displayed on the
Xperia(TM) arc.
"This milestone and these MWC demonstrations represent major advancements
to connect consumers with mobile handsets and ANT+ ultra low power wireless
sensor devices," stated Eran Sandhaus, director of marketing, wireless
connectivity solutions, TI. "TI is committed to giving consumers an
incredibly simple and efficient way to collect and use fitness and health
data. We are proud to make that possible today through this collaboration
with ANT Wireless and Sony Ericsson."
"This advancement in smartphones and the Xperia(TM) arc is playing an
exciting role in the collection, tracking and transfer of personal activities
to designated providers," stated Simon Walker, Head of Developer Ecosystem
and Account Management, Sony Ericsson. "Collectively, we provide the
ubiquitous and fun solution consumers need to easily make health and fitness
a part of daily life."
The TI, ANT+ Cycling Challenge
Proving the real-world application of the joint demonstration, attendees
visiting TI's MWC booth will have the opportunity to test their own cycling
strength and speed by participating in the TI, ANT+ Cycling Challenge. A
racing bike mounted on LeMond's Revolution indoor trainer is equipped with
ANT+ sensors, giving visitors the opportunity to compare 'best data' scores.
"Integrating the best technologies with intuitive, practical products
gives consumers access to real-time, reliable feeds and long-term trend
information anywhere, anytime," said Rod Morris, Director, ANT Wireless. "TI
and Sony Ericsson are really paving the way for an incredible offering of
practical and valuable consumer products."
Optimized for mobile devices, TI's WiLink 6.0 single-chip solution
supports WLAN, ANT, Bluetooth(R) and FM radios. The WiLink 7.0 platform, the
industry's first quad-radio single-chip solution, adds GPS to the list. These
solutions also enable direct ANT+ sensors to mobile phone communication. ANT
and TI recently released the CC2567, the first dual-mode single-chip solution
delivering ANT+ and Bluetooth(R) connectivity, and the complementary ANT +
Bluetooth Health and Fitness Aggregator Kit.
For more information on TI's ANT product portfolio, please visit:
- TI's CC2567 single-chip, dual-mode module:
http://www.ti.com/wbu_ant_pr_pf
- TI's ANT + Bluetooth Health and Fitness Aggregator Kit:
http://www.ti.com/wbu_ant_pr_tf
- TI's ANT ULP wireless connectivity solutions: http://www.ti.com/ant
- TI's WiLink 6.0 solution: http://www.ti.com/wilink_6
- TI's WiLink 7.0 solution: http://www.ti.com/wilink7
- ANT's TICC257x: http://www.thisisant.com/pages/ti/cc257x
- ANT's TI solutions: http://www.thisisant.com/ti
- Sony Ericsson Phones: http://developer.sonyericsson.com/phonegallery
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop
new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and
more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing,
design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information,
go to http://www.ti.com.
About ANT / ANT+ http://www.thisisant.com
ANT is a proven protocol and silicon solution for ultra-low power (ULP)
practical wireless networking applications. ANT+ is the interoperable
standard for the collection, automatic transfer and tracking of sensor data.
With a complete ecosystem of proven devices, this strategic combination of
superior ANT+ functionality and integrated cell phone connectivity is leading
the industry with seamless capture and transmission of physical data from the
body to the internet. The ANT+ Alliance is an open special interest group of
companies committed to standardized communications through optimized brand
value and partnerships with other top tier products.
The company behind ANT Wireless is Dynastream Innovations Inc. Dynastream
was established in 1998 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Garmin in
December 2006. Dynastream is based in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, and is a
world innovator in the research and development of inertial and wireless
technology.
Trademarks: WiLink is a trademark of Texas Instruments Inc. All other
registered trademarks and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Source: ANT / ANT+
Catherine Aylesworth, +1-403-932-9292 ext 226, +1-403-932-6521, fax, +1-403-966-1335, cell, catherine.aylesworth@thisisant.com
BARCELONA, Spain, February 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
ANT Wireless ("ANT" http://www.thisisant.com), a division of Dynastream
Innovations Inc., and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today
showcase the Sony Ericsson Xperia(TM) arc, the first commercially available
smartphone to natively communicate with the ultra-low power (ULP) ANT+
network of health and fitness devices. Featured as part of TI's exhibition at
Mobile World Congress (MWC), Booth 8A84 Hall 8, these mobile solutions lead
the industry in the real-time collection and transfer of physiological data
to the cloud.
This ANT+ connectivity is enabled by TI's WiLink(TM) 6.0 triple-radio
single-chip solution, native in Sony Ericsson's Xperia(TM) arc as well as the
newly-announced Xperia(TM) neo and Xperia(TM) pro. The high-end Xperia(TM)
smartphones (including the Xperia(TM) X10 mini, Xperia(TM) X10 mini pro and
Xperia(TM) X8) signify the market's first line of ANT+ enabled mobile
handsets. These smartphones can leverage the WiLink solution to link directly
with the established ANT+ ecosystem of more than 14 million ULP health and
fitness devices.
Daily MWC demonstrations will incorporate ANT+ bike speed and bike
cadence data transmitting via the WiLink chip to the Xperia(TM) arc, and
seamlessly to the cloud with apps by Endomondo, Sportypal and Wahoo Fitness.
ANT+ Heart Rate and Blood Pressure data will also be displayed on the
Xperia(TM) arc.
"This milestone and these MWC demonstrations represent major advancements
to connect consumers with mobile handsets and ANT+ ultra low power wireless
sensor devices," stated Eran Sandhaus, director of marketing, wireless
connectivity solutions, TI. "TI is committed to giving consumers an
incredibly simple and efficient way to collect and use fitness and health
data. We are proud to make that possible today through this collaboration
with ANT Wireless and Sony Ericsson."
"This advancement in smartphones and the Xperia(TM) arc is playing an
exciting role in the collection, tracking and transfer of personal activities
to designated providers," stated Simon Walker, Head of Developer Ecosystem
and Account Management, Sony Ericsson. "Collectively, we provide the
ubiquitous and fun solution consumers need to easily make health and fitness
a part of daily life."
The TI, ANT+ Cycling Challenge
Proving the real-world application of the joint demonstration, attendees
visiting TI's MWC booth will have the opportunity to test their own cycling
strength and speed by participating in the TI, ANT+ Cycling Challenge. A
racing bike mounted on LeMond's Revolution indoor trainer is equipped with
ANT+ sensors, giving visitors the opportunity to compare 'best data' scores.
"Integrating the best technologies with intuitive, practical products
gives consumers access to real-time, reliable feeds and long-term trend
information anywhere, anytime," said Rod Morris, Director, ANT Wireless. "TI
and Sony Ericsson are really paving the way for an incredible offering of
practical and valuable consumer products."
Optimized for mobile devices, TI's WiLink 6.0 single-chip solution
supports WLAN, ANT, Bluetooth(R) and FM radios. The WiLink 7.0 platform, the
industry's first quad-radio single-chip solution, adds GPS to the list. These
solutions also enable direct ANT+ sensors to mobile phone communication. ANT
and TI recently released the CC2567, the first dual-mode single-chip solution
delivering ANT+ and Bluetooth(R) connectivity, and the complementary ANT +
Bluetooth Health and Fitness Aggregator Kit.
For more information on TI's ANT product portfolio, please visit:
- TI's CC2567 single-chip, dual-mode module:
http://www.ti.com/wbu_ant_pr_pf
- TI's ANT + Bluetooth Health and Fitness Aggregator Kit:
http://www.ti.com/wbu_ant_pr_tf
- TI's ANT ULP wireless connectivity solutions: http://www.ti.com/ant
- TI's WiLink 6.0 solution: http://www.ti.com/wilink_6
- TI's WiLink 7.0 solution: http://www.ti.com/wilink7
- ANT's TICC257x: http://www.thisisant.com/pages/ti/cc257x
- ANT's TI solutions: http://www.thisisant.com/ti
- Sony Ericsson Phones: http://developer.sonyericsson.com/phonegallery
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop
new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and
more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing,
design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information,
go to http://www.ti.com.
About ANT / ANT+ http://www.thisisant.com
ANT is a proven protocol and silicon solution for ultra-low power (ULP)
practical wireless networking applications. ANT+ is the interoperable
standard for the collection, automatic transfer and tracking of sensor data.
With a complete ecosystem of proven devices, this strategic combination of
superior ANT+ functionality and integrated cell phone connectivity is leading
the industry with seamless capture and transmission of physical data from the
body to the internet. The ANT+ Alliance is an open special interest group of
companies committed to standardized communications through optimized brand
value and partnerships with other top tier products.
The company behind ANT Wireless is Dynastream Innovations Inc. Dynastream
was established in 1998 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Garmin in
December 2006. Dynastream is based in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, and is a
world innovator in the research and development of inertial and wireless
technology.
Trademarks: WiLink is a trademark of Texas Instruments Inc. All other
registered trademarks and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Source: ANT / ANT+
Catherine Aylesworth, +1-403-932-9292 ext 226, +1-403-932-6521, fax, +1-403-966-1335, cell, catherine.aylesworth@thisisant.com
Brainlab Launches Refreshed Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 5:07:01 PM
Brainlab Launches Refreshed Website
New Website Offers Intuitive Dynamic Content
MUNICH, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Brainlab, a leader in software-driven systems for targeted, less-invasive medical treatments, invites customers, physicians and patients to a refreshed online experience at brainlab.com. The re-invented site offers an intuitive user experience, dynamic videos and enhanced content and design.
"At Brainlab, we make medical technology and knowledge more impactful and accessible to physicians and their patients," said Stefan Vilsmeier, CEO and founder, Brainlab. "Our new, improved website delivers meaningful information to those seeking better access to and consistency of treatment, while reinforcing our values of simplicity, integrity and inspiration."
In 2010, Brainlab launched a global brand refresh. True to its brand purpose, the refreshed Brainlab site reflects customer partnership and collaboration.
About Brainlab
Brainlab develops, manufactures and markets software-driven medical technology that supports targeted, less-invasive treatment. Core products are image-guided systems and software that provide real-time information used for surgical navigation and radiosurgical planning and delivery.
Brainlab technology drives collaboration between hospitals and clinicians from a wide variety of subspecialties--from neurosurgery and oncology to orthopedics, ENT, CMF and spine & trauma. This integration delivers better access to improved and more efficient treatment.
Founded in 1989, the privately held Brainlab group has 5,180 systems installed in over 80 countries. Based in Munich, Germany, Brainlab employs 950 people in 16 offices worldwide.
To learn more, visit http://www.brainlab.com.
SOURCE Brainlab
Brainlab
CONTACT: Rachel Hageli of Brainlab, +1-708-486-1953, rachel.hageli@brainlab.com
Web Site: http://www.brainlab.com
New Website Offers Intuitive Dynamic Content
MUNICH, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Brainlab, a leader in software-driven systems for targeted, less-invasive medical treatments, invites customers, physicians and patients to a refreshed online experience at brainlab.com. The re-invented site offers an intuitive user experience, dynamic videos and enhanced content and design.
"At Brainlab, we make medical technology and knowledge more impactful and accessible to physicians and their patients," said Stefan Vilsmeier, CEO and founder, Brainlab. "Our new, improved website delivers meaningful information to those seeking better access to and consistency of treatment, while reinforcing our values of simplicity, integrity and inspiration."
In 2010, Brainlab launched a global brand refresh. True to its brand purpose, the refreshed Brainlab site reflects customer partnership and collaboration.
About Brainlab
Brainlab develops, manufactures and markets software-driven medical technology that supports targeted, less-invasive treatment. Core products are image-guided systems and software that provide real-time information used for surgical navigation and radiosurgical planning and delivery.
Brainlab technology drives collaboration between hospitals and clinicians from a wide variety of subspecialties--from neurosurgery and oncology to orthopedics, ENT, CMF and spine & trauma. This integration delivers better access to improved and more efficient treatment.
Founded in 1989, the privately held Brainlab group has 5,180 systems installed in over 80 countries. Based in Munich, Germany, Brainlab employs 950 people in 16 offices worldwide.
To learn more, visit http://www.brainlab.com.
SOURCE Brainlab
Brainlab
CONTACT: Rachel Hageli of Brainlab, +1-708-486-1953, rachel.hageli@brainlab.com
Web Site: http://www.brainlab.com
TRX Launches Online University for Travel Administrators and Travelers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:56:01 PM
TRX Launches Online University for Travel Administrators and Travelers
ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- TRX, Inc. (http://www.trx.com) (Pink Sheets: TRXI), a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, today announced TRX University, an online training program. The program moves all RESX® online booking related training from an on-site location to a virtual classroom setting and is designed to provide a no-cost, flexible training option for travel managers and users.
RESX is a leading online booking tool allowing corporate travelers to create policy compliant and on-budget travel reservations via a hosted web interface that integrates expense management services through optional integration with TRUEXPENSE(SM),( )TRX's travel and expense management solution.
"Having live access to TRX's online booking expertise provides our staff with the optimal learning experience," said Don Fisher, Senior RESX Admin/Trainer, Information Technology, Gwins Corporate Travel. "Being able to ask questions specific to our company needs and see solutions live was like having our own personal trainer in the office."
Highlights of the TRX University's online booking program include: no-cost registration for all classes, course schedules designed to accommodate different skill levels including basic, advanced, and expert levels, "live" classes, not pre-recorded so that class participants have an interactive, hands-on experience with the opportunity for real-time Q&A, and a recurring schedule providing the participants with flexibility to select the date and time that works best for busy schedules.
"We created TRX University to provide clients with ongoing education and information to maximize their investment in TRX products and services," said Shane Hammond, President and CEO, TRX. "We offer clients the opportunity to take over 30 classes, all at no-cost because we believe that our relationship with clients does not end when they sign the contract."
Visit http://www.trx.com/mediacenter/university.html for more information and to register for training classes.
About TRX
TRX is a world-leading travel technology and data services provider, offering more than 20 software-as-a-service utilities for online booking, reservation processing, data intelligence, and process automation. We deliver our technology applications in an on-demand environment to travel agencies, corporations, travel suppliers, government agencies, credit card associations, credit card issuing banks, and third-party administrators. We provide patented savings maximization solutions via our travel analytics consulting practice, extending spend management services to travel buyers all over the world. We complement all of these offerings with a global workforce focused on travel process automation and reengineering. For more information about TRX or to contact a TRX sales office, phone 404.929.6100 or visit the Company's website at http://www.trx.com.
SOURCE TRX, Inc.
TRX, Inc.
CONTACT: Stephen Carroll, Senior Director, Product Marketing, TRX, Inc., stephen.carroll@trx.com, +1-214-346-4758
Web Site: http://www.trx.com
ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- TRX, Inc. (http://www.trx.com) (Pink Sheets: TRXI), a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, today announced TRX University, an online training program. The program moves all RESX® online booking related training from an on-site location to a virtual classroom setting and is designed to provide a no-cost, flexible training option for travel managers and users.
RESX is a leading online booking tool allowing corporate travelers to create policy compliant and on-budget travel reservations via a hosted web interface that integrates expense management services through optional integration with TRUEXPENSE(SM),( )TRX's travel and expense management solution.
"Having live access to TRX's online booking expertise provides our staff with the optimal learning experience," said Don Fisher, Senior RESX Admin/Trainer, Information Technology, Gwins Corporate Travel. "Being able to ask questions specific to our company needs and see solutions live was like having our own personal trainer in the office."
Highlights of the TRX University's online booking program include: no-cost registration for all classes, course schedules designed to accommodate different skill levels including basic, advanced, and expert levels, "live" classes, not pre-recorded so that class participants have an interactive, hands-on experience with the opportunity for real-time Q&A, and a recurring schedule providing the participants with flexibility to select the date and time that works best for busy schedules.
"We created TRX University to provide clients with ongoing education and information to maximize their investment in TRX products and services," said Shane Hammond, President and CEO, TRX. "We offer clients the opportunity to take over 30 classes, all at no-cost because we believe that our relationship with clients does not end when they sign the contract."
Visit http://www.trx.com/mediacenter/university.html for more information and to register for training classes.
About TRX
TRX is a world-leading travel technology and data services provider, offering more than 20 software-as-a-service utilities for online booking, reservation processing, data intelligence, and process automation. We deliver our technology applications in an on-demand environment to travel agencies, corporations, travel suppliers, government agencies, credit card associations, credit card issuing banks, and third-party administrators. We provide patented savings maximization solutions via our travel analytics consulting practice, extending spend management services to travel buyers all over the world. We complement all of these offerings with a global workforce focused on travel process automation and reengineering. For more information about TRX or to contact a TRX sales office, phone 404.929.6100 or visit the Company's website at http://www.trx.com.
SOURCE TRX, Inc.
TRX, Inc.
CONTACT: Stephen Carroll, Senior Director, Product Marketing, TRX, Inc., stephen.carroll@trx.com, +1-214-346-4758
Web Site: http://www.trx.com
Affinity Launches VISTA Digital
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:35:01 PM
Affinity Launches VISTA Digital
Top Media Agencies Sign On to Expanded VISTA Service That Reports the Effectiveness of Digital Magazine Campaigns
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With publishers under increased pressure to document the effectiveness of their cross-platform advertising packages, Affinity announced today that VISTA - the industry's leading syndicated magazine effectiveness tracking service - is now measuring the effectiveness of digital ads that are delivered to consumers through electronic magazine subscriptions and magazine apps designed for iPads and other mobile devices.
VISTA Digital effectiveness scores are now available to advertisers, agencies and publishers on a syndicated basis. Starcom, MediaVest and Initiative are the first media planning agencies to subscribe to the enhanced VISTA Service to evaluate the impact of their clients' digital magazine campaigns. These charter agency subscribers represent more than half of all spending by the top 10 magazine advertisers.
According to Robin Steinberg, Senior Vice President, Print Investment and Activation Director at MediaVest USA, "The expansion of the VISTA Service will now enable us to quantify the effectiveness of our clients' magazine content campaigns in both print and digital form. This comparison is important for us to make in order to evaluate ALL digital marketing opportunities that have become a critical component of publishers' proposals."
Adds Carolyn Dubi, Senior Vice President and Director Print at Initiative, "Our agency is driven by a performance led ideal, therefore it's imperative for us to understand how these platforms impact the business goals of our clients. We're excited to partner with Affinity to help us reach these accountability expectations, particularly as digital delivery of content begins to play a more prominent role in the future of magazines."
Like the core VISTA Service, VISTA Digital measures the recall and brand association of issue-specific ads, as well as the actions that readers take as a result of exposure to a campaign. For the digital magazine ads that Affinity is now measuring, the reader action questions have been customized to reflect the interactivity of the digital platforms that many publishers are employing to extend the reach of their brands. A battery of engagement questions that focus on consumers' experiences with the digital editions of individual magazine brands is also included in the syndicated measurement.
According to Brenda White, Starcom USA's Senior Vice President and Publishing Activation Director, "Starcom is dedicated to creating publishing brand experiences that provide new opportunities for a generation of readers who are choosing from a wide array of digital publishing technologies. With the expansion of Affinity's VISTA Service, we now have access to new data and intelligence to gauge the effectiveness of mobile advertising opportunities for our own brands, as well as across the entire competitive landscape."
The VISTA Digital Service reflects Affinity's ongoing commitment to develop innovative methodologies designed to keep pace with the evolving magazine marketplace. In addition to the new VISTA capabilities, Affinity's American Magazine Study will begin reporting the total reach of magazine brands this Spring, which will include unduplicated audience estimates for a magazine's print and digital properties.
About Affinity LLC Affinity is a media research firm specializing in magazine audience measurement and accountability tracking. Affinity's products include ProofReader (campaign pre-testing), The American Magazine Study (print and digital magazine audience measurement), the VISTA Service (in-market effectiveness of print and digital magazine ads) and MagPlan (the industry's first accountability-driven magazine optimizer).
Company Web sitewww.AffinityResearch.net
Contact Tom Robinson, Affinity, 212-922-9582 ext. 201, Tom@AffinityResearch.net
SOURCE Affinity LLC
Affinity LLC
CONTACT: Tom Robinson, Affinity, +1-212-922-9582 ext. 201, Tom@AffinityResearch.net
Web Site: http://www.AffinityResearch.net
Top Media Agencies Sign On to Expanded VISTA Service That Reports the Effectiveness of Digital Magazine Campaigns
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With publishers under increased pressure to document the effectiveness of their cross-platform advertising packages, Affinity announced today that VISTA - the industry's leading syndicated magazine effectiveness tracking service - is now measuring the effectiveness of digital ads that are delivered to consumers through electronic magazine subscriptions and magazine apps designed for iPads and other mobile devices.
VISTA Digital effectiveness scores are now available to advertisers, agencies and publishers on a syndicated basis. Starcom, MediaVest and Initiative are the first media planning agencies to subscribe to the enhanced VISTA Service to evaluate the impact of their clients' digital magazine campaigns. These charter agency subscribers represent more than half of all spending by the top 10 magazine advertisers.
According to Robin Steinberg, Senior Vice President, Print Investment and Activation Director at MediaVest USA, "The expansion of the VISTA Service will now enable us to quantify the effectiveness of our clients' magazine content campaigns in both print and digital form. This comparison is important for us to make in order to evaluate ALL digital marketing opportunities that have become a critical component of publishers' proposals."
Adds Carolyn Dubi, Senior Vice President and Director Print at Initiative, "Our agency is driven by a performance led ideal, therefore it's imperative for us to understand how these platforms impact the business goals of our clients. We're excited to partner with Affinity to help us reach these accountability expectations, particularly as digital delivery of content begins to play a more prominent role in the future of magazines."
Like the core VISTA Service, VISTA Digital measures the recall and brand association of issue-specific ads, as well as the actions that readers take as a result of exposure to a campaign. For the digital magazine ads that Affinity is now measuring, the reader action questions have been customized to reflect the interactivity of the digital platforms that many publishers are employing to extend the reach of their brands. A battery of engagement questions that focus on consumers' experiences with the digital editions of individual magazine brands is also included in the syndicated measurement.
According to Brenda White, Starcom USA's Senior Vice President and Publishing Activation Director, "Starcom is dedicated to creating publishing brand experiences that provide new opportunities for a generation of readers who are choosing from a wide array of digital publishing technologies. With the expansion of Affinity's VISTA Service, we now have access to new data and intelligence to gauge the effectiveness of mobile advertising opportunities for our own brands, as well as across the entire competitive landscape."
The VISTA Digital Service reflects Affinity's ongoing commitment to develop innovative methodologies designed to keep pace with the evolving magazine marketplace. In addition to the new VISTA capabilities, Affinity's American Magazine Study will begin reporting the total reach of magazine brands this Spring, which will include unduplicated audience estimates for a magazine's print and digital properties.
About Affinity LLC Affinity is a media research firm specializing in magazine audience measurement and accountability tracking. Affinity's products include ProofReader (campaign pre-testing), The American Magazine Study (print and digital magazine audience measurement), the VISTA Service (in-market effectiveness of print and digital magazine ads) and MagPlan (the industry's first accountability-driven magazine optimizer).
Company Web sitewww.AffinityResearch.net
Contact Tom Robinson, Affinity, 212-922-9582 ext. 201, Tom@AffinityResearch.net
SOURCE Affinity LLC
Affinity LLC
CONTACT: Tom Robinson, Affinity, +1-212-922-9582 ext. 201, Tom@AffinityResearch.net
Web Site: http://www.AffinityResearch.net
Gigamon Expands Warranty Coverage on All GigaVUE Data Access Switches and G-TAP Network TAPs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:56:01 PM
Gigamon Expands Warranty Coverage on All GigaVUE Data Access Switches and G-TAP Network TAPs
Five-Year Warranty Applies to All Hardware Components
MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigamon®, the leading global provider of data access solutions, today announced a five-year hardware warranty for all GigaVUE® and G-TAP® appliances.
The new warranty covers all hardware components from chassis to transceivers, and demonstrates Gigamon's solid commitment to ensuring the highest levels of quality in the design, manufacture, and testing of its products. As a result, organizations can feel confident in their Gigamon data access solutions, knowing that they are using products that have met the most rigorous quality standards in the industry.
"The Gigamon manufacturing team plays a vital role in our quality standards. Before shipping any GigaVUE or G-TAP appliance, the products must pass a meticulous 120-hour burn-in test in a lab where temperatures often exceed 100 degrees with all ports running at full line rate," said Patrick Leong, CTO at Gigamon. "Gigamon is committed to excellence in quality assurance, engineering carrier-class network monitoring architectures and technologies that help customers save valuable time, money, and resources."
For more information on the GigaVUE and G-TAP solutions, please visit http://www.gigamon.com.
About Gigamon
Gigamon® provides purpose-built appliances to enable visibility and deliver critical packet-flow information across data networking infrastructures. As creator and leader of the Intelligent Data Access Networking® architecture, Gigamon's patented technology provides secure access and enhanced visibility for traditional and cloud-based data networks. The GigaVUE® line of intelligent data access switches eliminate SPAN port contentions, extend legacy tool utilization within 10Gbps environments, and enhance the effectiveness and productivity of network monitoring and security tools - all while running at full line rate speeds. This provides seamless and controlled delivery of the right data, at the right time, to the right tools; providing customers with greater uptime, reduced vulnerability to threats, and improved regulatory compliance.
SOURCE Gigamon
Gigamon
CONTACT: Albert Lin, +1-415-262-5969, albert.lin@webershandwick.com, for Gigamon
Web Site: http://www.gigamon.com
Five-Year Warranty Applies to All Hardware Components
MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigamon®, the leading global provider of data access solutions, today announced a five-year hardware warranty for all GigaVUE® and G-TAP® appliances.
The new warranty covers all hardware components from chassis to transceivers, and demonstrates Gigamon's solid commitment to ensuring the highest levels of quality in the design, manufacture, and testing of its products. As a result, organizations can feel confident in their Gigamon data access solutions, knowing that they are using products that have met the most rigorous quality standards in the industry.
"The Gigamon manufacturing team plays a vital role in our quality standards. Before shipping any GigaVUE or G-TAP appliance, the products must pass a meticulous 120-hour burn-in test in a lab where temperatures often exceed 100 degrees with all ports running at full line rate," said Patrick Leong, CTO at Gigamon. "Gigamon is committed to excellence in quality assurance, engineering carrier-class network monitoring architectures and technologies that help customers save valuable time, money, and resources."
For more information on the GigaVUE and G-TAP solutions, please visit http://www.gigamon.com.
About Gigamon
Gigamon® provides purpose-built appliances to enable visibility and deliver critical packet-flow information across data networking infrastructures. As creator and leader of the Intelligent Data Access Networking® architecture, Gigamon's patented technology provides secure access and enhanced visibility for traditional and cloud-based data networks. The GigaVUE® line of intelligent data access switches eliminate SPAN port contentions, extend legacy tool utilization within 10Gbps environments, and enhance the effectiveness and productivity of network monitoring and security tools - all while running at full line rate speeds. This provides seamless and controlled delivery of the right data, at the right time, to the right tools; providing customers with greater uptime, reduced vulnerability to threats, and improved regulatory compliance.
SOURCE Gigamon
Gigamon
CONTACT: Albert Lin, +1-415-262-5969, albert.lin@webershandwick.com, for Gigamon
Web Site: http://www.gigamon.com
SMK-Link Announces Acquisition of Movea's Gyration Assets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:49:01 PM
SMK-Link Announces Acquisition of Movea's Gyration Assets
CAMARILLO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SMK-Link announced today that it has acquired the assets of Movea's Gyration business unit. The move allows SMK-Link to expand their product line to include motion-enabled products under the Gyration brand and Movea to accelerate its mission to make motion sensing ubiquitous through development and promotion of its MotionIC(TM) platform. Under the terms of the agreement, SMK-Link will license Movea's SmartMotion(TM), MotionIC and MotionTools technologies for use in the Gyration product line and thus becomes a customer of Movea.
"We are quite excited about the prospects of the acquisition," said Paul Evans President of SMK-Link. "The acquisition of the Gyration business and the licensing agreement with Movea allows SMK-Link, to expand our presence in the Branded Products Market, in both the US and Europe in particular, add the Gyration brand power and innovative Movea Technology to SMK-Link's expanding portfolio of products and technologies, taking advantage of significant synergies between the SMK-Link and Gyration Businesses, and expand the business cooperation between SMK and Movea on this and other new technologies."
"This is really a win-win situation for all parties; our Customers, Gyration, SMK-Link, and Movea," said Sam Guilaume, CEO of Movea. "Gyration has been extremely important to Movea by providing market validation and awareness for our motion sensing technologies but it's time to take our MotionIC strategy to the next level and this deal allows us to focus on our core mission. At the same time, Gyration benefits from increased investment into its product roadmap and SMK-Link benefits from an expanded portfolio of complimentary, premium products."
Movea is committed to the success of the Gyration product line and the company will continue to support Gyration products through its licensing agreements with SMK-Link. Working with its new partner SMK-Link, Movea will ensure a seamless transition for Gyration customers.
"Movea's existing partnership with SMK's OEM remote business, announced in September 2010, helped to highlight the potential synergies of working more closely together," said Bryan Hoadley, EVP of worldwide sales and General Manager of Movea Inc. "We believe all parties, especially Gyration customers, will benefit from this new business relationship."
The acquisition will include the Gyration customer portfolio, brands, trademarks, product designs, and inventory. Movea will retain all intellectual property on patents, licenses and Motion technology and Motion Tools software.
For more information, visit SMK-Link at http://www.smklink.com or Movea at http://www.movea.com.
About SMK-Link and SMK Corporation
SMK-Link, headquartered in Camarillo, California, designs and manufactures branded remote controls, advanced Bluetooth peripherals, and other consumer electronic accessory products. SMK-Link is a subsidiary of SMK Corporation. For additional information, visit http://www.smklink.com.
SMK's global leadership in the design, development and manufacture of remote control solutions uniquely positions the company to help its customers develop innovative digital media applications and advanced digital television services.
SMK Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. SMK was first established in 1925, manufacturers, develops and markets electronic components used by major OEM's in the field of Communications, Information, Audio-Visual, Car Electronics and Home Electronics. With North America operations and R&D in the proximity of San Diego, and with local manufacturing facilities in Tijuana, Mexico, in addition to SMK's global 12 factories, SMK is strategically positioned to supply electronics solutions to OEM's and market leaders engaged in Personal Computing, Consumer Electronics manufacturers and the Subscription Television industry. SMK maintains the dominant worldwide position in the supply of remote controls, producing greater than 70 million units annually, and has strongly invested in the market of devices supporting rich media, interactive and advanced TV features. For additional information, visit http://www.smkusa.com.
About Movea
Movea is a leading provider of motion processing chips, software, firmware, and IP for the Consumer Electronics industry. Movea's unique motion processing capabilities enable customers and partners to quickly add motion intelligence to their products, meaning reduced risk, cost, and Time-to-Market for delivering compelling new motion-based features that creates more end-user value. Movea has a global reach with headquarters in Grenoble, France, a U.S. subsidiary in Silicon Valley, California, as well as technology partners, manufacturing partners and distributors around the world. Further information about Movea can be found at http://www.movea.com.
SmartMotion, MotionIC and MotionTools are registered trademarks of Movea, SA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE SMK-Link
SMK-Link
CONTACT: John Blair for SMK-Link, +1-805-987-6662, jblair@smkusa.com; or Mark Karayan for Movea, +1-415-397-7600, movea@stearnsjohnson.com
Web Site: http://www.smklink.com
CAMARILLO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SMK-Link announced today that it has acquired the assets of Movea's Gyration business unit. The move allows SMK-Link to expand their product line to include motion-enabled products under the Gyration brand and Movea to accelerate its mission to make motion sensing ubiquitous through development and promotion of its MotionIC(TM) platform. Under the terms of the agreement, SMK-Link will license Movea's SmartMotion(TM), MotionIC and MotionTools technologies for use in the Gyration product line and thus becomes a customer of Movea.
"We are quite excited about the prospects of the acquisition," said Paul Evans President of SMK-Link. "The acquisition of the Gyration business and the licensing agreement with Movea allows SMK-Link, to expand our presence in the Branded Products Market, in both the US and Europe in particular, add the Gyration brand power and innovative Movea Technology to SMK-Link's expanding portfolio of products and technologies, taking advantage of significant synergies between the SMK-Link and Gyration Businesses, and expand the business cooperation between SMK and Movea on this and other new technologies."
"This is really a win-win situation for all parties; our Customers, Gyration, SMK-Link, and Movea," said Sam Guilaume, CEO of Movea. "Gyration has been extremely important to Movea by providing market validation and awareness for our motion sensing technologies but it's time to take our MotionIC strategy to the next level and this deal allows us to focus on our core mission. At the same time, Gyration benefits from increased investment into its product roadmap and SMK-Link benefits from an expanded portfolio of complimentary, premium products."
Movea is committed to the success of the Gyration product line and the company will continue to support Gyration products through its licensing agreements with SMK-Link. Working with its new partner SMK-Link, Movea will ensure a seamless transition for Gyration customers.
"Movea's existing partnership with SMK's OEM remote business, announced in September 2010, helped to highlight the potential synergies of working more closely together," said Bryan Hoadley, EVP of worldwide sales and General Manager of Movea Inc. "We believe all parties, especially Gyration customers, will benefit from this new business relationship."
The acquisition will include the Gyration customer portfolio, brands, trademarks, product designs, and inventory. Movea will retain all intellectual property on patents, licenses and Motion technology and Motion Tools software.
For more information, visit SMK-Link at http://www.smklink.com or Movea at http://www.movea.com.
About SMK-Link and SMK Corporation
SMK-Link, headquartered in Camarillo, California, designs and manufactures branded remote controls, advanced Bluetooth peripherals, and other consumer electronic accessory products. SMK-Link is a subsidiary of SMK Corporation. For additional information, visit http://www.smklink.com.
SMK's global leadership in the design, development and manufacture of remote control solutions uniquely positions the company to help its customers develop innovative digital media applications and advanced digital television services.
SMK Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. SMK was first established in 1925, manufacturers, develops and markets electronic components used by major OEM's in the field of Communications, Information, Audio-Visual, Car Electronics and Home Electronics. With North America operations and R&D in the proximity of San Diego, and with local manufacturing facilities in Tijuana, Mexico, in addition to SMK's global 12 factories, SMK is strategically positioned to supply electronics solutions to OEM's and market leaders engaged in Personal Computing, Consumer Electronics manufacturers and the Subscription Television industry. SMK maintains the dominant worldwide position in the supply of remote controls, producing greater than 70 million units annually, and has strongly invested in the market of devices supporting rich media, interactive and advanced TV features. For additional information, visit http://www.smkusa.com.
About Movea
Movea is a leading provider of motion processing chips, software, firmware, and IP for the Consumer Electronics industry. Movea's unique motion processing capabilities enable customers and partners to quickly add motion intelligence to their products, meaning reduced risk, cost, and Time-to-Market for delivering compelling new motion-based features that creates more end-user value. Movea has a global reach with headquarters in Grenoble, France, a U.S. subsidiary in Silicon Valley, California, as well as technology partners, manufacturing partners and distributors around the world. Further information about Movea can be found at http://www.movea.com.
SmartMotion, MotionIC and MotionTools are registered trademarks of Movea, SA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE SMK-Link
SMK-Link
CONTACT: John Blair for SMK-Link, +1-805-987-6662, jblair@smkusa.com; or Mark Karayan for Movea, +1-415-397-7600, movea@stearnsjohnson.com
Web Site: http://www.smklink.com
Hive Media and Discovery Communications Announce the Release of Deadliest Catch The Social Game on Facebook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:14:01 PM
Hive Media and Discovery Communications Announce the Release of Deadliest Catch The Social Game on Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hive Media, Inc. and Discovery Communications, Inc. announce a new way for fans to engage with their favorite captains and boats with the launch of Deadliest Catch The Social Game, which was released on Facebook on February 14, 2011. This social game is based on Discovery Channel's Emmy®-winning show Deadliest Catch.
Players, acting as the captain of their own crab boat, navigate the Bering Sea to launch and set pots, all the while balancing dangers against profits as they work their way to the top of the crab count Leaderboard.
"Deadliest Catch The Social Game allows players to be part of the camaraderie shared by the ship captains and their crews, while pursuing their quest to tame the Bering Sea," said Brian Laing, CEO, Hive Media, Inc. "Since we began to preview the game on Discovery's Deadliest Catch Facebook page, we've received outstanding fan support with over 5,000 people pre-registered for the game."
"With console games, mobile games and now a social media game, Deadliest Catch fans can truly experience this heart-pounding hit through every interactive medium," said Elizabeth Bakacs, Vice President, Discovery Channel Licensing. "Deadliest Catch The Social Game is yet another great way Discovery brings its top programming to fans on every platform."
Deadliest Catch returns in Spring 2011 for its seventh season on Discovery Channel. Fans can connect with the captains and each other at facebook.com/deadliestcatch and on Twitter through @DeadliestCatch.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications is the world's number-one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks. Discovery Communications is owned by Discovery Holding Company (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB), Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, Discovery's founder and chairman. For more information, please visit http://www.discoverycommunications.com.
About Hive Media
Founded in 2009, Hive Media, Inc. is a branded social game company that delivers story-driven interactive experiences for leading entertainment and brand companies to engage audiences on a daily basis. Only Hive Media has optimized its content delivery platform to collaborate with brand owners to inject and monetize licensed content within the rapidly growing social game market. Hive Media understands content sensitivity and how to secure IP while rapidly delivering interactive experiences that continually engage consumers. For more information, please visit http://hivemedia.tv/
©2011 Discovery Communications, LLC. Discovery Channel, Cash Cab and related logos are trademarks of Discovery Communications, LLC, used under license. All rights reserved. discovery.com
For Information, Contact:
-------------------------
Brian Laing
Hive Media
Phone: (650) 866-5142
Brian@HiveMedia.tv
SOURCE Hive Media, Inc.
Hive Media, Inc.
CONTACT: Brian Laing of Hive Media, +1-650-866-5142, Brian@HiveMedia.tv
Web Site: http://hivemedia.tv
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hive Media, Inc. and Discovery Communications, Inc. announce a new way for fans to engage with their favorite captains and boats with the launch of Deadliest Catch The Social Game, which was released on Facebook on February 14, 2011. This social game is based on Discovery Channel's Emmy®-winning show Deadliest Catch.
Players, acting as the captain of their own crab boat, navigate the Bering Sea to launch and set pots, all the while balancing dangers against profits as they work their way to the top of the crab count Leaderboard.
"Deadliest Catch The Social Game allows players to be part of the camaraderie shared by the ship captains and their crews, while pursuing their quest to tame the Bering Sea," said Brian Laing, CEO, Hive Media, Inc. "Since we began to preview the game on Discovery's Deadliest Catch Facebook page, we've received outstanding fan support with over 5,000 people pre-registered for the game."
"With console games, mobile games and now a social media game, Deadliest Catch fans can truly experience this heart-pounding hit through every interactive medium," said Elizabeth Bakacs, Vice President, Discovery Channel Licensing. "Deadliest Catch The Social Game is yet another great way Discovery brings its top programming to fans on every platform."
Deadliest Catch returns in Spring 2011 for its seventh season on Discovery Channel. Fans can connect with the captains and each other at facebook.com/deadliestcatch and on Twitter through @DeadliestCatch.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications is the world's number-one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks. Discovery Communications is owned by Discovery Holding Company (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB), Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, Discovery's founder and chairman. For more information, please visit http://www.discoverycommunications.com.
About Hive Media
Founded in 2009, Hive Media, Inc. is a branded social game company that delivers story-driven interactive experiences for leading entertainment and brand companies to engage audiences on a daily basis. Only Hive Media has optimized its content delivery platform to collaborate with brand owners to inject and monetize licensed content within the rapidly growing social game market. Hive Media understands content sensitivity and how to secure IP while rapidly delivering interactive experiences that continually engage consumers. For more information, please visit http://hivemedia.tv/
©2011 Discovery Communications, LLC. Discovery Channel, Cash Cab and related logos are trademarks of Discovery Communications, LLC, used under license. All rights reserved. discovery.com
For Information, Contact:
-------------------------
Brian Laing
Hive Media
Phone: (650) 866-5142
Brian@HiveMedia.tv
SOURCE Hive Media, Inc.
Hive Media, Inc.
CONTACT: Brian Laing of Hive Media, +1-650-866-5142, Brian@HiveMedia.tv
Web Site: http://hivemedia.tv
McAfee and RSA Form Technology Partnership
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:07:01 PM
McAfee and RSA Form Technology Partnership
Security Leaders Team Up to Provide Customers with Interoperable Solutions to Address Dynamic Security Challenges
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA® CONFERENCE -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) and RSA, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE: EMC) today announced a technology partnership to offer integrated solutions designed to help customers address complex security challenges, lower risk, improve compliance and ensure data security across the IT infrastructure. By formally joining each other's interoperability partner programs, McAfee and RSA are kicking off joint development efforts that will offer customers combined solutions from both industry leaders to harness IT security and event data and to deliver a comprehensive view of security risk.
"Addressing new, complex and ever changing threats requires a holistic approach to security that closed environments just can't offer. Our open McAfee platforms enable partners, like RSA, to provide better and more secure customer environments," said Dave DeWalt, president and CEO of McAfee. "By partnering with RSA in the areas of security management and risk and compliance management we are further helping customers to focus on business and more effectively manage risk, improve security operations and create proactive security architectures."
"Security is maturing into a model that requires an intelligent platform that can harness raw IT and security data and deliver a single view of risk to organizations that is correlated and is meaningful to the business," said Art Coviello, Executive Chairman, RSA, The Security Division of EMC. "Effective security management takes an ecosystem of partners who recognize that no single vendor is capable of addressing the amalgam of threats and security challenges faced by enterprises and end users. Together, RSA and McAfee are committing to a path of bringing new ideas, best practices and proven solutions designed to help organizations take a risk-based approach to apply business-aligned security controls in the enterprise."
Companies Enhancing Endpoint Security and Vulnerability Management Capabilities
McAfee and RSA today provide integration between McAfee® Vulnerability Manager and the RSA Archer® eGRC platform to help customers address the business impact, policy enforcement and compliance reporting of enterprise vulnerabilities.
Through RSA's participation in the McAfee® Security Innovation Alliance program, the companies plan to deepen the integration between the RSA Archer eGRC platform and the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator® platform. The integration will help organizations with enhanced management of organizational risk by proactively identifying, tracking and mitigating critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and security events.
The companies will also integrate ePolicy Orchestrator software and the RSA enVision® platform to enhance both the real-time detection and automated response to attacks. RSA and McAfee will both share information about various risks such as security threats, compliance violations, and policy breaches all gathered through their respective platforms. This information will be intelligently analyzed to enable customers to respond with targeted countermeasures, audit and remediation controls.
McAfee and RSA also recently completed updated interoperability certification of McAfee® Endpoint Encryption and RSA SecurID® 800 hybrid authenticators. Making these two leading security products work together is designed to give customers enhanced capabilities to prevent unauthorized access and loss or theft of sensitive data from endpoint devices.
Future Areas of Inventive Collaboration in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Standards, Fraud Mitigation and Risk and Compliance Management
McAfee and RSA plan to develop additional joint security solutions, share knowledge and develop best practices in key technology areas featuring integrated and interoperable versions of their products. Future development projects include:
-- Develop industry standards and best practices for DLP solutions. The
companies are working together to facilitate sharing of data across DLP
platforms. The effort is designed to broaden the DLP ecosystem and
enable organizations to leverage existing investments in security and
risk management solutions.
-- Collaboration and knowledge-sharing between McAfee® Global Threat
Intelligence(TM) and the RSA FraudAction(TM) Research Lab and Anti-Fraud
Command Center to exchange threat intelligence feeds of the latest
phishing, Trojan and malware activity. The information in the feeds
will be used in products and services from both security leaders to
further enhance the real-time threat protection, response and mitigation
to financial institutions, large enterprises and government cyber
defense teams world-wide.
-- Joint development of solutions for governance, risk and compliance
featuring technology from the RSA Archer eGRC platform and McAfee Risk
and Compliance solutions, including McAfee Policy Auditor and McAfee
Vulnerability Manager. The collaboration will help organizations take a
more holistic view to risk mitigation as it pertains to business
critical assets, corporate policies and regulatory compliance.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by unrivalled McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. McAfee secures your digital world. http://www.mcafee.com
About RSA
RSA, The Security Division of EMC, is the premier provider of security, risk and compliance management solutions for business acceleration. RSA helps the world's leading organizations succeed by solving their most complex and sensitive security challenges. These challenges include managing organizational risk, safeguarding mobile access and collaboration, proving compliance, and securing virtual and cloud environments.
Combining business-critical controls in identity assurance, encryption & key management, SIEM, Data Loss Prevention and Fraud Protection with industry leading eGRC capabilities and robust consulting services, RSA brings visibility and trust to millions of user identities, the transactions that they perform and the data that is generated. For more information, please visit http://www.RSA.com and http://www.EMC.com.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vi) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (vii) component and product quality and availability; (viii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (ix) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (x) war or acts of terrorism; (xi) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xiii) litigation that we may be involved in; and (xiv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the filings of EMC Corporation, the parent company of RSA, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC and RSA disclaim any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
NOTE: McAfee and ePolicy Orchestrator are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. RSA, enVision, Archer, SecurID and FraudAction are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other marks may be claimed as the property of others.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Erica Coleman, McAfee, Inc., +1-408-346-5624, erica_coleman@mcafee.com, or Kevin Kempskie, RSA, The Security Division of EMC, +1-617-413-4333, kevin.kempskie@rsa.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
Security Leaders Team Up to Provide Customers with Interoperable Solutions to Address Dynamic Security Challenges
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA® CONFERENCE -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) and RSA, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE: EMC) today announced a technology partnership to offer integrated solutions designed to help customers address complex security challenges, lower risk, improve compliance and ensure data security across the IT infrastructure. By formally joining each other's interoperability partner programs, McAfee and RSA are kicking off joint development efforts that will offer customers combined solutions from both industry leaders to harness IT security and event data and to deliver a comprehensive view of security risk.
"Addressing new, complex and ever changing threats requires a holistic approach to security that closed environments just can't offer. Our open McAfee platforms enable partners, like RSA, to provide better and more secure customer environments," said Dave DeWalt, president and CEO of McAfee. "By partnering with RSA in the areas of security management and risk and compliance management we are further helping customers to focus on business and more effectively manage risk, improve security operations and create proactive security architectures."
"Security is maturing into a model that requires an intelligent platform that can harness raw IT and security data and deliver a single view of risk to organizations that is correlated and is meaningful to the business," said Art Coviello, Executive Chairman, RSA, The Security Division of EMC. "Effective security management takes an ecosystem of partners who recognize that no single vendor is capable of addressing the amalgam of threats and security challenges faced by enterprises and end users. Together, RSA and McAfee are committing to a path of bringing new ideas, best practices and proven solutions designed to help organizations take a risk-based approach to apply business-aligned security controls in the enterprise."
Companies Enhancing Endpoint Security and Vulnerability Management Capabilities
McAfee and RSA today provide integration between McAfee® Vulnerability Manager and the RSA Archer® eGRC platform to help customers address the business impact, policy enforcement and compliance reporting of enterprise vulnerabilities.
Through RSA's participation in the McAfee® Security Innovation Alliance program, the companies plan to deepen the integration between the RSA Archer eGRC platform and the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator® platform. The integration will help organizations with enhanced management of organizational risk by proactively identifying, tracking and mitigating critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and security events.
The companies will also integrate ePolicy Orchestrator software and the RSA enVision® platform to enhance both the real-time detection and automated response to attacks. RSA and McAfee will both share information about various risks such as security threats, compliance violations, and policy breaches all gathered through their respective platforms. This information will be intelligently analyzed to enable customers to respond with targeted countermeasures, audit and remediation controls.
McAfee and RSA also recently completed updated interoperability certification of McAfee® Endpoint Encryption and RSA SecurID® 800 hybrid authenticators. Making these two leading security products work together is designed to give customers enhanced capabilities to prevent unauthorized access and loss or theft of sensitive data from endpoint devices.
Future Areas of Inventive Collaboration in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Standards, Fraud Mitigation and Risk and Compliance Management
McAfee and RSA plan to develop additional joint security solutions, share knowledge and develop best practices in key technology areas featuring integrated and interoperable versions of their products. Future development projects include:
-- Develop industry standards and best practices for DLP solutions. The
companies are working together to facilitate sharing of data across DLP
platforms. The effort is designed to broaden the DLP ecosystem and
enable organizations to leverage existing investments in security and
risk management solutions.
-- Collaboration and knowledge-sharing between McAfee® Global Threat
Intelligence(TM) and the RSA FraudAction(TM) Research Lab and Anti-Fraud
Command Center to exchange threat intelligence feeds of the latest
phishing, Trojan and malware activity. The information in the feeds
will be used in products and services from both security leaders to
further enhance the real-time threat protection, response and mitigation
to financial institutions, large enterprises and government cyber
defense teams world-wide.
-- Joint development of solutions for governance, risk and compliance
featuring technology from the RSA Archer eGRC platform and McAfee Risk
and Compliance solutions, including McAfee Policy Auditor and McAfee
Vulnerability Manager. The collaboration will help organizations take a
more holistic view to risk mitigation as it pertains to business
critical assets, corporate policies and regulatory compliance.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by unrivalled McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. McAfee secures your digital world. http://www.mcafee.com
About RSA
RSA, The Security Division of EMC, is the premier provider of security, risk and compliance management solutions for business acceleration. RSA helps the world's leading organizations succeed by solving their most complex and sensitive security challenges. These challenges include managing organizational risk, safeguarding mobile access and collaboration, proving compliance, and securing virtual and cloud environments.
Combining business-critical controls in identity assurance, encryption & key management, SIEM, Data Loss Prevention and Fraud Protection with industry leading eGRC capabilities and robust consulting services, RSA brings visibility and trust to millions of user identities, the transactions that they perform and the data that is generated. For more information, please visit http://www.RSA.com and http://www.EMC.com.
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CONTACT: Erica Coleman, McAfee, Inc., +1-408-346-5624, erica_coleman@mcafee.com, or Kevin Kempskie, RSA, The Security Division of EMC, +1-617-413-4333, kevin.kempskie@rsa.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
IBM Establishes New Cloud Computing and Business Analytics Partner Initiatives
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:35:01 PM
IBM Establishes New Cloud Computing and Business Analytics Partner Initiatives
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb, 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PARTNERWORLD LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE -- Responding to demand from its global business partner community, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled new skills development, marketing, technical and sales programs to help IBM business partners capture the growing market opportunities in cloud computing and business analytics.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO)
With the volume of data in the world growing exponentially every year, the ability to quickly extract key insights from that data is critical. Today, nearly 95 percent of IBM analytics engagements with mid-sized organizations are driven by a network of analytics-focused IBM business partners that has grown to nearly 1,000 companies.
Signaling another growth opportunity for the IT industry, a recent IBM developerWorks survey of more than 2,000 IT professionals worldwide showed that 91 percent believe cloud computing will overtake on-premise computing as the primary way organizations acquire IT by 2015.
"Many IT companies are looking to grow their businesses via the cloud and analytics opportunities, and customers are looking to work with those who can demonstrate credibility and proven experience," said Jim Corgel, general manager ISV and Developer Relations, IBM. "The initiatives announced today will help clients identify the top cloud and analytics providers, and help our partners engage more closely with each other and with IBM in these key growth areas."
IBM provides its 120,000 business partners with the specific skills and resources they need to help them grow their businesses. With these new initiatives, IBM sharpens its focus on cloud computing and business analytics as two substantial opportunities where its partners can help customers transform into smarter businesses in 2011.
New Partner Cloud Computing Resources
In support of the growing cloud computing opportunity -- expected to more than double from $68.3 billion in 2010 to $148.8 billion in 2014, according to industry analysts -- today's announcement includes the launch of the new IBM Cloud Computing Specialty.
This new IBM business partner initiative creates a single program to develop the IT industry's broadest ecosystem of companies working together to provide a wide range of cloud computing services and technologies for clients of all sizes and industries.
The IBM Cloud Computing Specialty will support five types of business partners that demonstrate their expertise and customer success in cloud computing:
-- Cloud Application Providers -- deliver business applications via a
subscription model through the cloud such as Software as a Service
-- Cloud Builders -- design, build and manage clients' cloud needs,
typically integrating with existing infrastructure and public, private
and hybrid clouds.
-- Cloud Infrastructure Providers -- provide a public cloud infrastructure
or Platform as a Service on which application providers and companies
can host their offerings
-- Cloud Services Solution Providers -- resell multiple public cloud
services and offer complementary services such as training and
integration.
-- Cloud Technology Providers -- provide the tools, services and
technologies -- such as cloud management, billing metering and
monitoring -- that help clients use the cloud more effectively.
Members can gain access to a wide range of IBM cloud computing marketing and sales enablement resources to help them build, market and sell cloud computing solutions. These include an assigned IBM relationship manager to provide day-to-day support, confidential updates on the IBM cloud strategy and roadmap, business development funds to invest in marketing and events, invitations to IBM business development workshops, assessment tools to develop customized client recommendations for cloud strategies, and expanded use of LotusLive to more fully demonstrate how partner offerings use IBM cloud technology.
"IBM software is at the core of our cloud-based supply chain collaboration platform for the retail industry," said Chris Clinton, senior vice president, global channel management, TradeCard. "The value of the IBM Cloud Specialty is immense as we now have assigned IBM support to help us with technical, sales and marketing resources while also getting insider access to IBM's cloud roadmap."
IBM today also introduced the first IBM Cloud Computing Authorization designed specifically for IBM software resellers. While the IBM Cloud Computing Specialty focuses on the development and promotion of top cloud partners, the new authorization is an extension of the IBM Software Value Plus program, specifically for software business partners that have built and demonstrated specialty skills, and then receive financial incentives as resellers of IBM's software portfolio.
IBM business partners that meet the program requirements, such as passing two IBM cloud computing certification tests, providing a cloud offering that includes multiple IBM technologies, and demonstrating successful client implementations, are able to sell a broad range of IBM cloud computing offerings, receive priority cloud computing lead passing consideration, and opportunities to attend joint planning meetings with IBM sales teams.
New Partner Analytics Resources
According to a 2010 IBM Global Study of 1,900 CFOs, nearly 60 percent of midmarket CFOs surveyed said they were not satisfied with their forecasting capability. The majority of respondents also clearly indicated the need for sophisticated analytics that can uncover correlations and patterns among many sources of information.
As part of today's news, IBM is helping its business partners support these clients by expanding access to advanced analytics technology and hands-on assistance to design, build, market and deliver new analytics offerings. In 2011, the IBM Innovation Centers in more than 30 countries worldwide will provide these capabilities to partners with client opportunities via new training courses focused on business analytics technologies.
IBM also launched new IBM Cognos Express Planner analytics software, specifically designed and priced to help mid-sized organizations drive a more integrated, automated and collaborative approach to build financial plans, anticipate performance gaps, budget and prioritize resources, and gain critical insights into profit and growth.
One IBM business partner, Philadelphia-based ISA Consulting, recently saved Concept One Accessories, a mid-sized wholesale manufacturer of accessories, two weeks of time per quarter on time otherwise spent manually gathering data and developing reports. With IBM analytics software for the midmarket and consulting services from ISA, Concept One Accessories will be able to quickly tap into ongoing performance results then analyze sales and corresponding inventory figures and budgets before building quarterly forecasting.
"With IBM analytics software we can help our midmarket clients completely automate their planning process, enabling business users to define and deploy new planning, budgeting and forecasting applications in minutes without any IT assistance," said Chris Ferrara, vice president, business intelligence practice, ISA Consulting. "By reducing planning cycles by as much as 75 percent on average, our clients can quickly align resources and take advantage of sudden market shifts to grow their business."
The IBM Cloud Computing Specialty is now available. The IBM Cloud Computing Authorization will open for enrollment in May 2011.
For more information on IBM cloud computing and business analytics partner initiatives, please visit http://www.ibm.com/partner/cloud and http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/page/pw_sol_svc_sol_smp_info_analytics.
Visit YouTube to see more on IBM cloud computing and business analytics.
Contact:
Lon Levitan
IBM Media Relations
+1-512-286-7216
llevitan@us.ibm.com
SOURCE IBM
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IBM
CONTACT: Lon Levitan, IBM Media Relations, +1-512-286-7216, llevitan@us.ibm.com
Web Site: http://www.ibm.com
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb, 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PARTNERWORLD LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE -- Responding to demand from its global business partner community, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled new skills development, marketing, technical and sales programs to help IBM business partners capture the growing market opportunities in cloud computing and business analytics.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO)
With the volume of data in the world growing exponentially every year, the ability to quickly extract key insights from that data is critical. Today, nearly 95 percent of IBM analytics engagements with mid-sized organizations are driven by a network of analytics-focused IBM business partners that has grown to nearly 1,000 companies.
Signaling another growth opportunity for the IT industry, a recent IBM developerWorks survey of more than 2,000 IT professionals worldwide showed that 91 percent believe cloud computing will overtake on-premise computing as the primary way organizations acquire IT by 2015.
"Many IT companies are looking to grow their businesses via the cloud and analytics opportunities, and customers are looking to work with those who can demonstrate credibility and proven experience," said Jim Corgel, general manager ISV and Developer Relations, IBM. "The initiatives announced today will help clients identify the top cloud and analytics providers, and help our partners engage more closely with each other and with IBM in these key growth areas."
IBM provides its 120,000 business partners with the specific skills and resources they need to help them grow their businesses. With these new initiatives, IBM sharpens its focus on cloud computing and business analytics as two substantial opportunities where its partners can help customers transform into smarter businesses in 2011.
New Partner Cloud Computing Resources
In support of the growing cloud computing opportunity -- expected to more than double from $68.3 billion in 2010 to $148.8 billion in 2014, according to industry analysts -- today's announcement includes the launch of the new IBM Cloud Computing Specialty.
This new IBM business partner initiative creates a single program to develop the IT industry's broadest ecosystem of companies working together to provide a wide range of cloud computing services and technologies for clients of all sizes and industries.
The IBM Cloud Computing Specialty will support five types of business partners that demonstrate their expertise and customer success in cloud computing:
-- Cloud Application Providers -- deliver business applications via a
subscription model through the cloud such as Software as a Service
-- Cloud Builders -- design, build and manage clients' cloud needs,
typically integrating with existing infrastructure and public, private
and hybrid clouds.
-- Cloud Infrastructure Providers -- provide a public cloud infrastructure
or Platform as a Service on which application providers and companies
can host their offerings
-- Cloud Services Solution Providers -- resell multiple public cloud
services and offer complementary services such as training and
integration.
-- Cloud Technology Providers -- provide the tools, services and
technologies -- such as cloud management, billing metering and
monitoring -- that help clients use the cloud more effectively.
Members can gain access to a wide range of IBM cloud computing marketing and sales enablement resources to help them build, market and sell cloud computing solutions. These include an assigned IBM relationship manager to provide day-to-day support, confidential updates on the IBM cloud strategy and roadmap, business development funds to invest in marketing and events, invitations to IBM business development workshops, assessment tools to develop customized client recommendations for cloud strategies, and expanded use of LotusLive to more fully demonstrate how partner offerings use IBM cloud technology.
"IBM software is at the core of our cloud-based supply chain collaboration platform for the retail industry," said Chris Clinton, senior vice president, global channel management, TradeCard. "The value of the IBM Cloud Specialty is immense as we now have assigned IBM support to help us with technical, sales and marketing resources while also getting insider access to IBM's cloud roadmap."
IBM today also introduced the first IBM Cloud Computing Authorization designed specifically for IBM software resellers. While the IBM Cloud Computing Specialty focuses on the development and promotion of top cloud partners, the new authorization is an extension of the IBM Software Value Plus program, specifically for software business partners that have built and demonstrated specialty skills, and then receive financial incentives as resellers of IBM's software portfolio.
IBM business partners that meet the program requirements, such as passing two IBM cloud computing certification tests, providing a cloud offering that includes multiple IBM technologies, and demonstrating successful client implementations, are able to sell a broad range of IBM cloud computing offerings, receive priority cloud computing lead passing consideration, and opportunities to attend joint planning meetings with IBM sales teams.
New Partner Analytics Resources
According to a 2010 IBM Global Study of 1,900 CFOs, nearly 60 percent of midmarket CFOs surveyed said they were not satisfied with their forecasting capability. The majority of respondents also clearly indicated the need for sophisticated analytics that can uncover correlations and patterns among many sources of information.
As part of today's news, IBM is helping its business partners support these clients by expanding access to advanced analytics technology and hands-on assistance to design, build, market and deliver new analytics offerings. In 2011, the IBM Innovation Centers in more than 30 countries worldwide will provide these capabilities to partners with client opportunities via new training courses focused on business analytics technologies.
IBM also launched new IBM Cognos Express Planner analytics software, specifically designed and priced to help mid-sized organizations drive a more integrated, automated and collaborative approach to build financial plans, anticipate performance gaps, budget and prioritize resources, and gain critical insights into profit and growth.
One IBM business partner, Philadelphia-based ISA Consulting, recently saved Concept One Accessories, a mid-sized wholesale manufacturer of accessories, two weeks of time per quarter on time otherwise spent manually gathering data and developing reports. With IBM analytics software for the midmarket and consulting services from ISA, Concept One Accessories will be able to quickly tap into ongoing performance results then analyze sales and corresponding inventory figures and budgets before building quarterly forecasting.
"With IBM analytics software we can help our midmarket clients completely automate their planning process, enabling business users to define and deploy new planning, budgeting and forecasting applications in minutes without any IT assistance," said Chris Ferrara, vice president, business intelligence practice, ISA Consulting. "By reducing planning cycles by as much as 75 percent on average, our clients can quickly align resources and take advantage of sudden market shifts to grow their business."
The IBM Cloud Computing Specialty is now available. The IBM Cloud Computing Authorization will open for enrollment in May 2011.
For more information on IBM cloud computing and business analytics partner initiatives, please visit http://www.ibm.com/partner/cloud and http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/page/pw_sol_svc_sol_smp_info_analytics.
Visit YouTube to see more on IBM cloud computing and business analytics.
Contact:
Lon Levitan
IBM Media Relations
+1-512-286-7216
llevitan@us.ibm.com
SOURCE IBM
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IBM
CONTACT: Lon Levitan, IBM Media Relations, +1-512-286-7216, llevitan@us.ibm.com
Web Site: http://www.ibm.com
New Online Learning System Enables BlueSky Online School to Aid Students Based on Real-Time Engagement Data
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Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:28:01 PM
New Online Learning System Enables BlueSky Online School to Aid Students Based on Real-Time Engagement Data
Minnesota charter school's new LMS based on widely accepted educational technologies; enables increased insight into student progress and greater teacher and staff efficiency
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueSky Online School, Minnesota's first online public charter school, today announced it has deployed a new learning management system (LMS) that will help the school realize its vision of creating and offering an individualized, dynamic and quality education for all students.
The online school's new LMS is comprised of a streamlined student information system, Genius SIS, and an open-source based online classroom and learning environment, Moodle Rooms. The combination of these technologies gives teachers and staff insight into student work and progress, such as time spent logged in and actively reviewing material, test and quiz taking, and communications of various types and formats. It then uses that data to display a student's current status and progress to parents and counselors.
"BlueSky staff reviewed a number of different online learning systems and education technologies, and found this combination offered us the most flexibility and richest feature set," said school director Don Hainlen. "Not only does it provide a dashboard for a meaningful snapshot of a student's progress in every class, but provides timely insights that can be acted on early by teachers, counselors and parents."
Moodle is a virtual learning environment that is used by thousands of educational organizations around the world, including major universities such as Arizona, Georgetown, Texas, and Wisconsin. It offers forums, databases and wikis that enable rich collaborative learning and subject matter content delivery to students.
"When you combine passionate teachers and caring staff with powerful technology, you can help change a young person's future through education," said Hainlen. "That's what BlueSky Online School is attempting to do, positively change a student's life."
About BlueSky Online School
BlueSky Online School is a leading online public charter school that offers an alternative learning option for a wide range of students throughout Minnesota. BlueSky's unique personal approach to online learning is unmatched by other online high schools. The three-person teams of caring professionals offer students the support and one-on-one attention they need to succeed. Contact the school at 651-642-0888, or visit the school's Web site at http://www.blueskyschool.org.
SOURCE BlueSky Online School
BlueSky Online School
CONTACT: Dan Cook, Public Relations of BlueSky Online School, +1-651-642-0888, ext. 305
Web Site: http://www.blueskyschool.org
Minnesota charter school's new LMS based on widely accepted educational technologies; enables increased insight into student progress and greater teacher and staff efficiency
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueSky Online School, Minnesota's first online public charter school, today announced it has deployed a new learning management system (LMS) that will help the school realize its vision of creating and offering an individualized, dynamic and quality education for all students.
The online school's new LMS is comprised of a streamlined student information system, Genius SIS, and an open-source based online classroom and learning environment, Moodle Rooms. The combination of these technologies gives teachers and staff insight into student work and progress, such as time spent logged in and actively reviewing material, test and quiz taking, and communications of various types and formats. It then uses that data to display a student's current status and progress to parents and counselors.
"BlueSky staff reviewed a number of different online learning systems and education technologies, and found this combination offered us the most flexibility and richest feature set," said school director Don Hainlen. "Not only does it provide a dashboard for a meaningful snapshot of a student's progress in every class, but provides timely insights that can be acted on early by teachers, counselors and parents."
Moodle is a virtual learning environment that is used by thousands of educational organizations around the world, including major universities such as Arizona, Georgetown, Texas, and Wisconsin. It offers forums, databases and wikis that enable rich collaborative learning and subject matter content delivery to students.
"When you combine passionate teachers and caring staff with powerful technology, you can help change a young person's future through education," said Hainlen. "That's what BlueSky Online School is attempting to do, positively change a student's life."
About BlueSky Online School
BlueSky Online School is a leading online public charter school that offers an alternative learning option for a wide range of students throughout Minnesota. BlueSky's unique personal approach to online learning is unmatched by other online high schools. The three-person teams of caring professionals offer students the support and one-on-one attention they need to succeed. Contact the school at 651-642-0888, or visit the school's Web site at http://www.blueskyschool.org.
SOURCE BlueSky Online School
BlueSky Online School
CONTACT: Dan Cook, Public Relations of BlueSky Online School, +1-651-642-0888, ext. 305
Web Site: http://www.blueskyschool.org
Vertica Systems Collaborates With MicroStrategy to Deliver 'Anywhere' Mobile Business Intelligence
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Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:00:01 PM
Vertica Systems Collaborates With MicroStrategy to Deliver 'Anywhere' Mobile Business Intelligence
Guess? using MicroStrategy Mobile to access the Vertica Analytics Platform via iPads
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TDWI -- Vertica Systems, the leading provider of real-time analytics platforms, today reaffirmed its technology alliance with MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, by announcing certification of MicroStrategy 9 on Vertica 4.1 and extending their relationship into mobile analytics.
MicroStrategy's platform delivers seamless access to the Vertica Analytics Platform via smartphones and other mobile devices (such as the Apple iPad), ensuring that more users have more convenient and more immediate access to data. Companies like Guess? are already delivering "on the go" connections to the Vertica Analytics Platform via mobile platforms like the Apple' iPad thanks to MicroStrategy.
The combination of the Vertica Analytics Platform and MicroStrategy 9 delivers a sophisticated solution for robust business analytics from anywhere a mobile or wi-fi signal is present so large volumes of information can be analyzed and acted on immediately upon creation. Mobile connectivity to the real-time Vertica Analytics Platform enables a number of applications, including in-store merchandising, inventory availability and promotion tracking; and other retail, energy, hospitality, telecommunications, and financial services solutions. Vertica's scale-out architecture can run natively on industry standard hardware, virtualized (private cloud), or even on the public cloud making mobile access to rich analytics seamless.
"Guess? has been using MicroStrategy with the Vertica Analytics Platform for innovative analytics driving actionable merchandising decisions, and we've reduced the time it takes to collect, store, analyze and act on information dramatically, while at the same time we've increased the amount of data and number of users who have access to it," said Mike Relich, EVP/CIO, Guess?. "And now, we've further extended this with an iPad application using MicroStrategy Mobile that provides mobile access to the merchandising information stored in Vertica, providing the most current information and analytics at the touch of a button when and where it's needed."
"Mobile devices are ideally-suited for pushing important business analytics out into the field, enabling a company's executives, employees, suppliers, and business partners to access valuable information at their convenience," said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy Chief Operating Officer. "The combination of MicroStrategy Mobile and the Vertica Analytics Platform provides exceptional scalability, flexibility, and high performance to support the escalating demands of mobile BI applications."
"Our customers are always pushing the envelope when it comes to business analytics, and our alliance with MicroStrategy provides a platform for delivering analytics everywhere - especially on the go," said Christopher Lynch, President and CEO of Vertica Systems, "With the simplicity and scalability of the Vertica Analytics Platform, we've designed our solution from the ground up to democratize data and drive it to the users who can make the most of it, not just DBAs. With MicroStrategy, we can push data even further out into our customer's organizations, allowing frontline workers to access business-critical information from a range of mobile devices."
About Vertica
Vertica Systems is the leading provider of next-generation analytics platforms enabling companies to monetize their data at the speed and scale necessary to deliver significant value to customers and shareholders. Vertica's scalability and flexibility are unmatched in the industry delivering 50x-1000x faster performance at 30% the cost of traditional solutions. Vertica is used by more than 300 customers across a variety of industries worldwide including Groupon, Twitter, Verizon, AOL, Guess?, Zynga, Playdom, BlueCross BlueShield, AdMeld, Sunoco, Mozilla and Comcast. Vertica's North American headquarters is located in Billerica, MA.
Vertica is a registered trademark of Vertica in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
About MicroStrategy
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its ease-of-use, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. MicroStrategy offers free reporting software that can be downloaded from its Website, http://www.microstrategy.com/freereportingsoftware. More information about MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is available at http://www.microstrategy.com.
MicroStrategy, MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform, MicroStrategy Mobile, and MicroStrategy 9 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Vertica Systems
Vertica Systems
CONTACT: Wende Cover of MicroStrategy, Incorporated, +1-703-770-1646, wcover@microstrategy.com; or Chuck Smith of Vertica Systems, +1-978-600-6348, csmith@vertica.com
Web Site: http://www.vertica.com
Guess? using MicroStrategy Mobile to access the Vertica Analytics Platform via iPads
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TDWI -- Vertica Systems, the leading provider of real-time analytics platforms, today reaffirmed its technology alliance with MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, by announcing certification of MicroStrategy 9 on Vertica 4.1 and extending their relationship into mobile analytics.
MicroStrategy's platform delivers seamless access to the Vertica Analytics Platform via smartphones and other mobile devices (such as the Apple iPad), ensuring that more users have more convenient and more immediate access to data. Companies like Guess? are already delivering "on the go" connections to the Vertica Analytics Platform via mobile platforms like the Apple' iPad thanks to MicroStrategy.
The combination of the Vertica Analytics Platform and MicroStrategy 9 delivers a sophisticated solution for robust business analytics from anywhere a mobile or wi-fi signal is present so large volumes of information can be analyzed and acted on immediately upon creation. Mobile connectivity to the real-time Vertica Analytics Platform enables a number of applications, including in-store merchandising, inventory availability and promotion tracking; and other retail, energy, hospitality, telecommunications, and financial services solutions. Vertica's scale-out architecture can run natively on industry standard hardware, virtualized (private cloud), or even on the public cloud making mobile access to rich analytics seamless.
"Guess? has been using MicroStrategy with the Vertica Analytics Platform for innovative analytics driving actionable merchandising decisions, and we've reduced the time it takes to collect, store, analyze and act on information dramatically, while at the same time we've increased the amount of data and number of users who have access to it," said Mike Relich, EVP/CIO, Guess?. "And now, we've further extended this with an iPad application using MicroStrategy Mobile that provides mobile access to the merchandising information stored in Vertica, providing the most current information and analytics at the touch of a button when and where it's needed."
"Mobile devices are ideally-suited for pushing important business analytics out into the field, enabling a company's executives, employees, suppliers, and business partners to access valuable information at their convenience," said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy Chief Operating Officer. "The combination of MicroStrategy Mobile and the Vertica Analytics Platform provides exceptional scalability, flexibility, and high performance to support the escalating demands of mobile BI applications."
"Our customers are always pushing the envelope when it comes to business analytics, and our alliance with MicroStrategy provides a platform for delivering analytics everywhere - especially on the go," said Christopher Lynch, President and CEO of Vertica Systems, "With the simplicity and scalability of the Vertica Analytics Platform, we've designed our solution from the ground up to democratize data and drive it to the users who can make the most of it, not just DBAs. With MicroStrategy, we can push data even further out into our customer's organizations, allowing frontline workers to access business-critical information from a range of mobile devices."
About Vertica
Vertica Systems is the leading provider of next-generation analytics platforms enabling companies to monetize their data at the speed and scale necessary to deliver significant value to customers and shareholders. Vertica's scalability and flexibility are unmatched in the industry delivering 50x-1000x faster performance at 30% the cost of traditional solutions. Vertica is used by more than 300 customers across a variety of industries worldwide including Groupon, Twitter, Verizon, AOL, Guess?, Zynga, Playdom, BlueCross BlueShield, AdMeld, Sunoco, Mozilla and Comcast. Vertica's North American headquarters is located in Billerica, MA.
Vertica is a registered trademark of Vertica in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
About MicroStrategy
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its ease-of-use, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. MicroStrategy offers free reporting software that can be downloaded from its Website, http://www.microstrategy.com/freereportingsoftware. More information about MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is available at http://www.microstrategy.com.
MicroStrategy, MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform, MicroStrategy Mobile, and MicroStrategy 9 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Vertica Systems
Vertica Systems
CONTACT: Wende Cover of MicroStrategy, Incorporated, +1-703-770-1646, wcover@microstrategy.com; or Chuck Smith of Vertica Systems, +1-978-600-6348, csmith@vertica.com
Web Site: http://www.vertica.com
Mobile MIM, First FDA-Cleared Diagnostic Medical Imaging App, Now Available on the U.S. App Store
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Posted on February 15, 2011 at 1:49:01 PM
Mobile MIM, First FDA-Cleared Diagnostic Medical Imaging App, Now Available on the U.S. App Store
CLEVELAND, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MIM Software Inc., a leading global provider of medical imaging software, announced today that Mobile MIM(TM) is available on the U.S. App Store. This news follows the FDA's announcement on February 4 that the app had received 510(k) clearance for remote diagnostic viewing of CT, PET, MRI, and SPECT images on the iPhone®, iPod touch®, and iPad®.
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The Mobile MIM App is free to download and includes sample images to demonstrate its functionality. Physicians and other medical professionals can download images to the device using MIMcloud(TM) (http://www.mimcloud.com), an Internet-based service which allows secure upload and download of encrypted medical data. Alternatively, a MIM workstation can be used at a facility to transmit the images to Mobile MIM. In either case, Mobile MIM is HIPAA compliant and indicated for use only when the physician does not have access to a workstation.
"The FDA's decision to take an active interest in medical imaging apps being marketed to physicians is an important step for the future of medicine," says Mark Cain, CTO of MIM Software. "The app gives physicians and doctors anytime, anywhere access to important scans, raising the bar for efficiency, convenience, and patient care."
The Mobile MIM App is designed as a thick client, which means the data is downloaded to the device for viewing instead of being streamed to the device from a server. To secure the protected health information, Mobile MIM provides "at rest" encryption through the use of a passcode and 128-bit AES encryption from within the app. All transfers use SSL encryption.
Mobile MIM features data set interaction using standard tools, such as zoom, pan, window and level, and it displays volumetric data with multi-planar reconstruction. Mobile MIM allows the physician to measure distance and intensity values, annotate, and display regions of interest.
"We strive to create products that enhance patient care," says Cain. "We understand that some may see this as a way for doctors to cut corners in favor of convenience. However, physicians have to answer for the decisions they make, and their choices are carefully considered. Before today, doctors who needed to see images but could not get to a workstation had to opt for a less preferable course of action or no action at all. When my health is in question, I don't want my care compromised because of the doctor's location."
Regarding the availability of Mobile MIM only on Apple devices, Cain said, "The iOS platform has proven itself with its combination of massive market penetration and a lineup of devices that are both tightly controlled in their manufacture and consistent in their characteristics. Without the steady consistency and quality of Apple products, we could not have sustained the scrutiny of the prolonged regulatory process."
Mobile MIM is intended for use by medical professionals, not patients. The company plans to release a second app intended for patients, VueMe(TM), in March. On July 5, 2010, MIM Software submitted a 513(g) request to the FDA to inquire about the classification of a patient image viewing iPhone app, and on September 3, 2010, the FDA determined that it would be a medical image storage device, a FDA class I medical device.
The Mobile MIM App is available for free from the U.S. App Store on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, or at http://www.iTunes.com/AppStore.
About MIM Software Inc. (http://www.mimsoftware.com)
MIM Software Inc. provides practical imaging solutions in the fields of radiation oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, neuroimaging, and cardiac imaging. MIM offers solutions for PC and Mac® workstations, as well as mobile iOS and cloud-based platforms. MIM is a privately held company that sells its products globally to imaging centers, hospitals, specialty clinics, research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.
For more information, e-mail info@mimsoftware.com.
SOURCE MIM Software Inc.
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MIM Software Inc.
CONTACT: Brian Neff, +1-216-455-0600, bneff@mimsoftware.com
Web Site: http://www.mimsoftware.com
CLEVELAND, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MIM Software Inc., a leading global provider of medical imaging software, announced today that Mobile MIM(TM) is available on the U.S. App Store. This news follows the FDA's announcement on February 4 that the app had received 510(k) clearance for remote diagnostic viewing of CT, PET, MRI, and SPECT images on the iPhone®, iPod touch®, and iPad®.
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The Mobile MIM App is free to download and includes sample images to demonstrate its functionality. Physicians and other medical professionals can download images to the device using MIMcloud(TM) (http://www.mimcloud.com), an Internet-based service which allows secure upload and download of encrypted medical data. Alternatively, a MIM workstation can be used at a facility to transmit the images to Mobile MIM. In either case, Mobile MIM is HIPAA compliant and indicated for use only when the physician does not have access to a workstation.
"The FDA's decision to take an active interest in medical imaging apps being marketed to physicians is an important step for the future of medicine," says Mark Cain, CTO of MIM Software. "The app gives physicians and doctors anytime, anywhere access to important scans, raising the bar for efficiency, convenience, and patient care."
The Mobile MIM App is designed as a thick client, which means the data is downloaded to the device for viewing instead of being streamed to the device from a server. To secure the protected health information, Mobile MIM provides "at rest" encryption through the use of a passcode and 128-bit AES encryption from within the app. All transfers use SSL encryption.
Mobile MIM features data set interaction using standard tools, such as zoom, pan, window and level, and it displays volumetric data with multi-planar reconstruction. Mobile MIM allows the physician to measure distance and intensity values, annotate, and display regions of interest.
"We strive to create products that enhance patient care," says Cain. "We understand that some may see this as a way for doctors to cut corners in favor of convenience. However, physicians have to answer for the decisions they make, and their choices are carefully considered. Before today, doctors who needed to see images but could not get to a workstation had to opt for a less preferable course of action or no action at all. When my health is in question, I don't want my care compromised because of the doctor's location."
Regarding the availability of Mobile MIM only on Apple devices, Cain said, "The iOS platform has proven itself with its combination of massive market penetration and a lineup of devices that are both tightly controlled in their manufacture and consistent in their characteristics. Without the steady consistency and quality of Apple products, we could not have sustained the scrutiny of the prolonged regulatory process."
Mobile MIM is intended for use by medical professionals, not patients. The company plans to release a second app intended for patients, VueMe(TM), in March. On July 5, 2010, MIM Software submitted a 513(g) request to the FDA to inquire about the classification of a patient image viewing iPhone app, and on September 3, 2010, the FDA determined that it would be a medical image storage device, a FDA class I medical device.
The Mobile MIM App is available for free from the U.S. App Store on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, or at http://www.iTunes.com/AppStore.
About MIM Software Inc. (http://www.mimsoftware.com)
MIM Software Inc. provides practical imaging solutions in the fields of radiation oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, neuroimaging, and cardiac imaging. MIM offers solutions for PC and Mac® workstations, as well as mobile iOS and cloud-based platforms. MIM is a privately held company that sells its products globally to imaging centers, hospitals, specialty clinics, research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.
For more information, e-mail info@mimsoftware.com.
SOURCE MIM Software Inc.
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MIM Software Inc.
CONTACT: Brian Neff, +1-216-455-0600, bneff@mimsoftware.com
Web Site: http://www.mimsoftware.com
Hispanic Market Overview 2011, Presented by Telemundo, Now Available at No Charge to U.S. Hispanic Market Professionals
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 1:35:01 PM
Hispanic Market Overview 2011, Presented by Telemundo, Now Available at No Charge to U.S. Hispanic Market Professionals
MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hispanic Market Overview - 2011, presented by Telemundo, the highly anticipated follow-up report on how marketers and advertisers can best-target Latino consumers, has been released by the Adam R Jacobson Editorial Services and Research Consultancy and HispanicAd.com, the tool for the Hispanic advertising and media professional.
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Distributed exclusively in the U.S. Hispanic market by HispanicAd.com, this year's edition includes enhanced content and detailed information on population trends and consumer activity among Latinos, provided through a strategic partnership with business intelligence and multicultural market research firm Geoscape.
Available as a free download from JakeAdams.net and HispanicAd.com, Hispanic Market Overview 2011, presented by Telemundo includes a detailed look at the U.S. Hispanic consumer, with Geoscape-provided data on population, language preference, income trends and spending. This year's edition also features insight and analysis on Hispanic advertising from key leaders in the industry, representing multicultural agencies, Spanish-language television, Spanish-language radio and Hispanic print and online media.
Hispanic Market Overview 2011, presented by Telemundo also shines the spotlight on the out-of-home segment, Direct Response advertising and the growing call for Spanish-language call centers. New for 2011 is a breakout section on the rapidly growing Hispanic health and wellness category, which has seen new radio and television programming and the rise of an internet portal devoted specifically to the hot topic.
Also new in Hispanic Market Overview 2011, presented by Telemundo is a streamlined, easy-to-read Hispanic DMA Grid powered by Geoscape.
"This year's report, the fourth in our year-old series of free-of-charge Overview reports, is without a doubt our best one yet," said Jacobson, who launched his consultancy in January 2010 following his departure as senior associate editor of Hispanic Market Weekly. "It is chock-full of great information and packaged in an easy-to-read format. Best of all, we're helping to share the powerful opportunities for savvy marketers and advertisers that exist throughout the U.S. Hispanic market. And, there is no subscription needed to access this vitally important data."
Other partners for this year's report include Azteca America, CallZilla, Dr. Felipe Korzenny, ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, GLR Networks, Hola Networks, impreMedia, Posterscope, SaludyVida.com and Zipcast.
A sold-out webinar hosted by Geoscape's Savvy University, set for 2PM Eastern on February 15, 2011, will be available on-demand shortly. For further details, visit http://geoscape.com/savvyu.asp.
SOURCE Adam R Jacobson Editorial Services and Research Consultancy
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Adam R Jacobson Editorial Services and Research Consultancy
CONTACT: Adam R Jacobson, Adam R Jacobson Editorial Services and Research Consultancy, +1-305-532-2928, adam@jakeadams.net
Web Site: http://www.JakeAdams.net
MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hispanic Market Overview - 2011, presented by Telemundo, the highly anticipated follow-up report on how marketers and advertisers can best-target Latino consumers, has been released by the Adam R Jacobson Editorial Services and Research Consultancy and HispanicAd.com, the tool for the Hispanic advertising and media professional.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110215/CL48283 )
Distributed exclusively in the U.S. Hispanic market by HispanicAd.com, this year's edition includes enhanced content and detailed information on population trends and consumer activity among Latinos, provided through a strategic partnership with business intelligence and multicultural market research firm Geoscape.
Available as a free download from JakeAdams.net and HispanicAd.com, Hispanic Market Overview 2011, presented by Telemundo includes a detailed look at the U.S. Hispanic consumer, with Geoscape-provided data on population, language preference, income trends and spending. This year's edition also features insight and analysis on Hispanic advertising from key leaders in the industry, representing multicultural agencies, Spanish-language television, Spanish-language radio and Hispanic print and online media.
Hispanic Market Overview 2011, presented by Telemundo also shines the spotlight on the out-of-home segment, Direct Response advertising and the growing call for Spanish-language call centers. New for 2011 is a breakout section on the rapidly growing Hispanic health and wellness category, which has seen new radio and television programming and the rise of an internet portal devoted specifically to the hot topic.
Also new in Hispanic Market Overview 2011, presented by Telemundo is a streamlined, easy-to-read Hispanic DMA Grid powered by Geoscape.
"This year's report, the fourth in our year-old series of free-of-charge Overview reports, is without a doubt our best one yet," said Jacobson, who launched his consultancy in January 2010 following his departure as senior associate editor of Hispanic Market Weekly. "It is chock-full of great information and packaged in an easy-to-read format. Best of all, we're helping to share the powerful opportunities for savvy marketers and advertisers that exist throughout the U.S. Hispanic market. And, there is no subscription needed to access this vitally important data."
Other partners for this year's report include Azteca America, CallZilla, Dr. Felipe Korzenny, ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, GLR Networks, Hola Networks, impreMedia, Posterscope, SaludyVida.com and Zipcast.
A sold-out webinar hosted by Geoscape's Savvy University, set for 2PM Eastern on February 15, 2011, will be available on-demand shortly. For further details, visit http://geoscape.com/savvyu.asp.
SOURCE Adam R Jacobson Editorial Services and Research Consultancy
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Adam R Jacobson Editorial Services and Research Consultancy
CONTACT: Adam R Jacobson, Adam R Jacobson Editorial Services and Research Consultancy, +1-305-532-2928, adam@jakeadams.net
Web Site: http://www.JakeAdams.net
Sony Ericsson Launches First Dedicated Gaming Smartphone
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 1:07:01 PM
Sony Ericsson Launches First Dedicated Gaming Smartphone
LONDON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, 13 February, Sony Ericsson created a new market in mobile handsets as it announced the launch of the first dedicated gaming mobile smartphone, the Xperia(TM) PLAY. Choosing the Mobile World Congress to make the big announcement, the new handset, widely referred to as the PlayStation phone, has already attracted unprecedented attention across the world.
Aptly titled PLAY, the new gaming smartphone will be part of the most entertaining smartphone collection, the Xperia(TM) range. The Xperia(TM) PLAY will come pre-loaded with a number of true PlayStation(TM) games optimized for mobile. As the new smartphone will be powered by the most up-to-date Android platform, Gingerbread, users will have easy access to the Android Market(TM) where they will be able to access and download the latest games to add to their collection.
With a compact and stylish appearance, the Xperia(TM) PLAY features the identifiable and characteristic Sony Ericsson shape, whilst maintaining the classic PlayStation(TM) controller design for the ultimate gaming experience. The Android mobile has specialist gaming keys hidden in its retractable pad, including the widely-recognized dual analog inputs.
Ben Padley, Head of Digital and CRM for Sony Ericsson, said: "Sony Ericsson's aim was to make the Xperia(TM) PLAY the ultimate gaming experience and we are confident that existing and new users of Sony Ericsson smartphones will not be disappointed; it's not just a PSP phone that makes calls, but a remarkable android smartphone that boasts PlayStation(TM) certification."
"Gaming and mobile phone enthusiasts alike have been waiting in anticipation for the release of the Xperia(TM) PLAY, which is the first smartphone to combine the worlds of Android, Sony Ericsson and revolutionary mobile gaming into one beautiful, powerful and easy-to-use device. People will be able to purchase our new, uncompromised smartphone in selected markets, globally, from the end of March."
For further information on the Xperia(TM) PLAY, please visit http://www.sonyericsson.com.
Pete Goold, +44(0)1858-411-600, info@punchcomms.com
SOURCE Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson
CONTACT: Pete Goold, +44(0)1858-411-600, info@punchcomms.com
Web Site: http://www.sonyericsson.com
LONDON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, 13 February, Sony Ericsson created a new market in mobile handsets as it announced the launch of the first dedicated gaming mobile smartphone, the Xperia(TM) PLAY. Choosing the Mobile World Congress to make the big announcement, the new handset, widely referred to as the PlayStation phone, has already attracted unprecedented attention across the world.
Aptly titled PLAY, the new gaming smartphone will be part of the most entertaining smartphone collection, the Xperia(TM) range. The Xperia(TM) PLAY will come pre-loaded with a number of true PlayStation(TM) games optimized for mobile. As the new smartphone will be powered by the most up-to-date Android platform, Gingerbread, users will have easy access to the Android Market(TM) where they will be able to access and download the latest games to add to their collection.
With a compact and stylish appearance, the Xperia(TM) PLAY features the identifiable and characteristic Sony Ericsson shape, whilst maintaining the classic PlayStation(TM) controller design for the ultimate gaming experience. The Android mobile has specialist gaming keys hidden in its retractable pad, including the widely-recognized dual analog inputs.
Ben Padley, Head of Digital and CRM for Sony Ericsson, said: "Sony Ericsson's aim was to make the Xperia(TM) PLAY the ultimate gaming experience and we are confident that existing and new users of Sony Ericsson smartphones will not be disappointed; it's not just a PSP phone that makes calls, but a remarkable android smartphone that boasts PlayStation(TM) certification."
"Gaming and mobile phone enthusiasts alike have been waiting in anticipation for the release of the Xperia(TM) PLAY, which is the first smartphone to combine the worlds of Android, Sony Ericsson and revolutionary mobile gaming into one beautiful, powerful and easy-to-use device. People will be able to purchase our new, uncompromised smartphone in selected markets, globally, from the end of March."
For further information on the Xperia(TM) PLAY, please visit http://www.sonyericsson.com.
Pete Goold, +44(0)1858-411-600, info@punchcomms.com
SOURCE Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson
CONTACT: Pete Goold, +44(0)1858-411-600, info@punchcomms.com
Web Site: http://www.sonyericsson.com