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Outdoor Channel Holdings Acquires MyOutdoorTV.com

Online Destination for Hunters, Anglers and Shooting Sports Enthusiasts Joins Outdoor Channel's Leading Digital Network

TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTD) today announced the acquisition of MyOutdoorTV.com, a leading online provider of hunting, fishing and shooting content. The site, which has a dedicated library of more than 300 television shows and 8,400 online videos on the outdoor lifestyle, will join Outdoor Channel's digital network of web sites, including OutdoorChannel.com, Downrange.tv, Cascity.com, Lake-link.com and OutdoorChannelOutfitters.com, to create one of the top online networks for outdoor enthusiasts. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Launched in 2006, MyOutdoorTV.com offers a variety of long form programming in the hunting, shooting, fishing and conservation categories produced by legendary outdoor personalities, such as Bill Dance. It also features short form content, including more than 400 "how to" and gear reviews along with educational and wildlife refuge videos through its partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and over 35 state agencies. MyOutdoorTV has included Ford, Sprint, Cabela's, Evinrude, U.S. Army, and Arctic Cat among its advertisers. In 2009, its top performing year, MyOutdoorTV garnered a total of 1.4 million unique visits and 7.7 million page views.

"MyOutdoorTV is a well-recognized player in the digital outdoor space, and as a leading multiplatform provider of content for outdoor enthusiasts, adding MyOutdoorTV to Outdoor Channel's portfolio aggressively expands our digital footprint while also strengthening our online content library," said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. "This acquisition combines two powerful outdoor content sites and continues our strategy of maximizing the ongoing appeal of the Outdoor Channel brand, celebrity power and our high quality cross platform programming for our viewers, producers and advertisers."

"Outdoor Channel's digital network is a trusted extension of our network brand that immediately resonates with millions of outdoor enthusiasts, including the 1.5 million visitors who come to OutdoorChannel.com each month," said Todd Merkow, President of Digital Media, Outdoor Channel. "Bringing MyOutdoorTV and its nearly 3,000 hours of video into the Outdoor Channel digital network gives us the size and scale to build further on our leadership position as the number one outdoor site among all outdoor media brands across multiple screens. This will give our advertising partners another popular online destination within our premier network of web sites."

OutdoorChannel.com serves as the anchor property in Outdoor Channel's digital network - a digital network that, according to comScore, attracted a total of 13 million unique visits, 73 million page views and 21 million visitors in 2010. In December 2010, Outdoor Channel's digital network ranked among the top 8 percent of all properties and web sites in comScore's sports category.

Chris Moise, former Founder and CEO and Dave Barton, Director of Programming at MyOutdoorTV have been working with the Outdoor Channel's digital team to aid with content acquisition and online partnerships.  They will now be heavily focused on continuing the growth of MyOutdoorTV. 

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America's leader in outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America's leading and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Winnercomm also owns and operates the patented Skycam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information, please visit http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

SOURCE  Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: For Company: Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, +1-951-699-6991, ext. 104, thornish@outdoorchannel.com; or For Investors: Brad Edwards, Brainerd Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667, edwards@braincomm.com, or For Media: Nancy Zakhary, Brainerd Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667, nancy@braincomm.com

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

ThomasARTS Launches New Website

Leading Marketing Communications Agency Illustrates Digital and Interactive Aptitude

FARMINGTON, Utah, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ThomasARTS, a direct-growth marketing company with offices in Utah, California, Minnesota, Texas and New York, revealed a new company website at http://www.ThomasARTS.com to showcase its award-winning digital capabilities and full-service offerings.

"Our new website was specifically created to emphasize our core strengths and collaborative talents," said Dave Thomas, President and CEO of ThomasARTS. "As a marketing communications agency, our website is our calling card. From the sophistication of the design to the quality of the images, we have created a site that truly embodies both our culture and our philosophy."

Refurbishing the ThomasARTS website was an extensive undertaking by the ThomasARTS digital department, which recently earned the top ranking in Utah Business' annual Book of Lists Web Design category.

"The revamped website involved thoughtful strategy regarding how the components should synchronize with the ThomasARTS brand," said Tony Burnham, Director of Digital Marketing for ThomasARTS. "ThomasARTS has an extensive amount of offerings, and we wanted to present these in a way that would underscore our position as a leader in marketing communications."

The redesigned site emphasizes the agency's end-to-end model offering a full range of marketing services in-house. Among the features of ThomasARTS new website are a library of creative work samples, and a special page devoted to ThomasARTS famed culture. The website also maintains its functionality and aesthetic qualities across all mobile platforms without forgoing any of the interactive assets.

ThomasARTS other digital and interactive landmarks include the respective websites of the Utah Food Bank, Lagoon park and Northcentral University. For more information about the website or about ThomasARTS capabilities, please contact Autumn Buys at autumn.buys@ThomasARTS.com or (801) 451-5365.

ABOUT THOMASARTS

ThomasARTS is a full-service marketing communications firm with offices in Utah, California, New York, Minnesota and Texas. Our objective is simple: get our clients noticed, believed and remembered by doing work that is unexpected, engaging and consistent. Our seasoned team of creative, editorial, interactive, media and account management professionals offers our client partners superior service and proven results. ThomasARTS provides services across all marketing platforms to drive growth for clients in a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, banking, technology, automotive, real estate and consumer products. For more information, visit http://www.ThomasARTS.com or call (801) 451-5365.

SOURCE  ThomasARTS

ThomasARTS

CONTACT: Autumn Buys of ThomasARTS, +1-801-451-5365, autumn.buys@ThomasARTS.com

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

NETGEAR Announces Worldwide Availability of Award-Winning Wireless-N Broadband Modem DSL Router that Provides Failover Protection With 3G+ Mobile Broadband

Ideal Solution for Small and Medium Businesses that Need an Always-on, Reliable Internet Connection

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc.(Nasdaq: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced that the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router - Mobile Broadband Edition (DGN2200M) is now available online and at major retailers worldwide. The CES award-winning modem router (DGN2200M) with mobile broadband failover combines 802.11n wireless and a built-in ADSL2+ modem with optional support for High speed 3G+ cellular broadband connectivity, making it a unique solution that is ideal for small and medium businesses that need the reliability of an always-on Internet connection.

The N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router - Mobile Broadband Edition provides customers with an automatic DSL-to-3G+ cellular failover in case of a DSL outage. This feature is critical for businesses that need reliable Internet connectivity with zero downtime.  In the event of disruption to DSL broadband services, the router can temporarily divert Internet traffic to the cellular broadband network via an external 3G+ modem that can be plugged into its USB port. When DSL broadband service is restored, all traffic is switched back to the DSL connection.

"NETGEAR is always working to provide a breadth of innovative and feature-rich networking choices to support customers' connected lifestyles and business needs," said Som Pal Choudhury, NETGEAR director of product marketing. "Zero downtime and an always-on reliable internet connection is a must for any business today. Telephone services in most businesses today are routed through the broadband network via Voice over IP (VoIP) and newer generation credit card machines rely on broadband for their connectivity. The comprehensive feature set that we have built into this product combined with its ease of use and failover protection makes it the ideal choice for use in small and medium businesses."

In addition to failover protection, the router provides a host of features for secured and productive small business operation including:

    --  Secure Connection -- Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Virtual Private
        Network (VPN) Pass through, and Denial of Service (DoS) protection
    --  Broadband usage meter -- Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized
        reports to help keep costs under control
    --  Guest network access -- Provides separate security and access
        restrictions for guests using the network
    --  OpenDNS powered security and filtering -- Makes your network safer, more
        reliable and productive

Pricing and Availability

The NETGEAR N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router - Mobile Broadband Edition (DGN2200M) is available worldwide via retailers, online e-tailers, direct marketers, and value-added resellers at an MSRP in the U.S. of $179.99.

More information

To learn more about the product and see the list of compatible operators and USB Mobile Broadband Modems, please visit http://www.netgear.com/3G

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of Big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in over 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and through more than 37,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

©2011 NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and ReadyShare are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 37 through 53, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal third quarter ended October 3, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2010. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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CONTACT: U.S. Media, Sean Stevens of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400, sean@atomicpr.com, for NETGEAR; or U.S. Sales Inquiries, +1-408-907-8000, sales@netgear.com; or U.S. Customer Inquiries, 1-888-NETGEAR

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

DJ Hero® 2 Heats Things Up With Trio of Downloadable Tracks Featuring Electronic Music Act Pendulum

"Watercolour," "Set Me On Fire" and "Salt In The Wounds" - All Tracks From The Band's New Album, Immersion - Available Now

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- It may be cold outside, but budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all their friends can heat up their decks with three exclusive additions to DJ Hero® 2's award-winning mix list, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced.  While Australian electronic music act Pendulum is on tour with Linkin Park, gamers will be able to experience hits off their newest chart-topping album, Immersion, in an all-new way.  Virtual DJs can spin, scratch and sing to the best soundtrack in entertainment with three new tracks:

Pendulum Mix Pack (available now):

    --  "Watercolour"
    --  "Set Me On Fire"
    --  "Salt In The Wounds"

The Pendulum Mix Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 640 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation®Store for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for $7.99.  All tracks will be released as downloadable singles for Wii(TM) for 300 Wii Points(TM).

About DJ Hero 2

The ultimate mixer of music and friends, DJ Hero 2 delivers the definitive way for players to come together and party with a host of new multiplayer modes - including DJ Battles that pit DJ against DJ in mixes produced specifically for battle gameplay - and invite vocalists into the spotlight with integrated on-screen singing and rapping of lyrics and rhymes while bringing the party to life with jump-in/jump-out Party Play gameplay.  Featuring the biggest dance, pop and hip-hop hits by the hottest artists everyone knows and loves remixed by world-class DJ's in an all-new way, the game's soundtrack delivers 83 unique creations only available in DJ Hero 2.   Further immersing players into the music, the game offers a heightened level of creative input and allows everyone to add their own touch, directly impacting the beats they're spinning with freestyle scratching, crossfading and sampling.  The game will also feature an all-new career-based Empire Mode where players start out as an up-and-coming DJ on the road to becoming the head of a major entertainment empire, all of which is founded solely on their success as a DJ.

Available now, DJ Hero 2 invites a wave of new digital disc jockeys to the turntables as the game is available as a Party Bundle which includes a copy of the game, two turntable controllers and a microphone, offering the ultimate "party-in-a-box."  Gamers who experienced DJ Hero®, the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009, can pick up DJ Hero 2 as a Turntable Bundle featuring one turntable controller and a copy of the game or as standalone software.  The gamewas developed by FreeStyleGames for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii. The game is rated "T" (Teen - Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB.  For more information about DJ Hero 2, please visit http://www.djhero.com, http://www.facebook.com/djhero and http://www.twitter.com/djhero.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," "future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

DJ Hero and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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CONTACT: Aaron Ross Grant, Senior PR Manager, Activision, +1-310-255-2535, agrant@activision.com

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

OmniVision Launches First OmniBSI-2(TM) Image Sensor

High Performance Ultra Compact 8-Megapixel Image Sensor Delivers Low Power Camera Solution for Next Generation Smart Phones

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced its most advanced 8-megapixel image sensor to date, and the first to use OmniVision's second generation OmniBSI-2 pixel architecture. Implementing the latest developments in backside illumination (BSI) pixel technology, the OV8830 combines low power consumption, small die size and best-in-class pixel performance with advanced image processing features. This combination allows the OV8830 to support enhanced, fast frame rate image capture and 1080p or 720p high-definition (HD) video recording, making it highly suitable for feature rich smart phones.

OmniBSI-2 technology is OmniVision's first pixel architecture built on 300 mm wafers using a copper process with 65 nm design rules, developed in close cooperation with strategic manufacturing partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). The new process and design rules enable a number of substantial improvements over OmniBSI(TM) technology's already impressive performance, including improved pixel layout, better isolation, and significantly reduced crosstalk. As compared to OmniBSI, OmniBSI-2 technology also provides the basis for a larger collection region in the photodiode. The results include increased sensitivity, improved image quality and enhanced color reproduction, leading to more responsive overall sensor performance.

The OmniBSI-2 pixel architecture offers many performance improvements over OmniBSI technology as applied to OmniVision's 8-megapixel sensor product portfolio. These advances include a 20 percent improvement in peak quantum efficiency in all color channels, a 35 percent improvement in low-light sensitivity and a 45 percent increase in full-well capacity.

"The OV8830 sets a new performance standard in the popular 8-megapixel camera segment of the highly video-centric smart phone market," said Vinoo Margasahayam, product marketing manager for OmniVision. "OmniBSI-2 technology allows us to offer an 8-megapixel sensor with best-in-class sensitivity and image quality, optimized power consumption and advanced features in a small footprint - qualities that we believe make it ideal for the next generation of smart phones."

The 1/3.2-inch OV8830 image sensor offers a range of advanced features including high frame rates, an integrated scaler, and 2 x 2 binning functionality. The scaler enables electronic image stabilization, while maintaining full field of view in 1080p/30 HD video mode. The sensor's binning functionality with post-binning re-sampling filter minimizes spatial artifacts and removes image artifacts around edges, delivering clean, crisp color images for best-in-class 720p HD video.

The OV8830 fits into the industry standard module size of 8.5 x 8.5 x 6 mm and is now available for sampling. Mass production is expected to start in the second half of 2011.

Please visit the OmniVision website to learn more about the OV8830 and OmniBSI-2 technology.

About OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology delivers superior image quality to many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

Safe-Harbor Language

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal, as well as the anticipated timing of mass production, of the OV8830 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with the OV8830, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. OmniBSI-2(TM) and OmniBSI(TM) are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Martijn Pierik of Impress Public Relations, +1-602-366-5599, martijn@impress-pr.com, for OmniVision Technologies, Inc.; or Scott Foster +1-408-567-3077, sfoster@ovt.com, or investors, Brian M. Dunn +1-408-653-3263, invest@ovt.com, both of OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

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

KODAK Gallery Provides Full Resolution Image Downloads and Innovative Image Storage Capabilities

Perfect for Creating Photo Gifts and Sharing with Friends and Family

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KODAK Gallery (http://www.kodakgallery.com), the only online photo service designed for your KODAK MOMENTS, provides users with the technologies to upload and store their images at original resolution, and to provide full resolution image downloading.

"Your pictures will look their best at the KODAK Gallery, whether you're sharing a photo slideshow with friends or creating a photo book," says Trent Gruenwald, Product Marketing Manager.  "Unlike other services that compress image quality, we allow people to upload and store their photos at their original resolution and now your friends can download full-resolution copies of the images you share with them for free."

Uploading and Storing

On KODAK Gallery, users can upload their photos at full resolution to create and share photo gifts, cards and photo books. Once the photos are uploaded, the images retain their original resolution, and are not compressed down to size, or altered in any way. This storage technology is perfect for repurposing those same images for printing, and other online projects.

Sharing Technologies

Sharing full-res photos has just gotten easier with KODAK Gallery. Instead of sending large files via email that will take up email storage space, try sharing hundreds of photos with the click of a button, via a link to KODAK Gallery.

KODAK Gallery's new full resolution download feature lets friends download full resolution copies of the photos that are shared with them through KODAK Gallery. Users can also share their photos and projects to email or FACEBOOK.

With KODAK PERFECT TOUCH users can be sure their photos will look great. KODAK uses proprietary software to automatically correct common image flaws and "mistakes" such as dark shadows, backlighting and red-eye.

Through the sharing process, the photos retain their original resolution and are available for full res download. The full res download capability is great for consumers looking to share a photo with someone that is interested viewing the photo at its full glory, or is interested in printing the shared photo in a greeting card, or collage print for example.

With KODAK Gallery's share functionality users can share their photos, and their friends can choose which photos they want to download to their desktop.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery -- join today at http://www.kodakgallery.com.

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CONTACT: Robin Carr, Kodak Gallery, +1-510-229-1292, rcarr@kodakgallery.com, or Ilana Shenitzer, Ketchum, +1-312-228-6894, ilana.shenitzer@ketchum.com

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

Recent acquisition puts Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. in the driver's seat to enable the most advanced and feature-rich Connected Car in the industry

IMS to integrate Intellione's advanced wireless road traffic technology
into its telematics and mobile solutions

ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ - Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), the
leader in developing and delivering  advanced, end-to-end mobile in-car
solutions, today announced its plans to integrate  Intellione's
wireless road traffic conditions technology into its DriveSync(TM)  and
iLane(TM) products as well as new IMS solutions set to launch in the near
future. This exciting partnership is a result of the company's recent
acquisition of Atlanta-based Intellione, which will become known as
Urban Informatics Corporation (UIC) following the completion of the
acquisition. 

Today, iLane automatically notifies drivers of new in-coming emails and
reads them on command, which users can then reply to, forward, delete
or call back. In addition, iLane enables voice-interactive access to
other smartphone features and on-demand content such as calendar
appointments, SMS, phone calls and a library of content including news,
weather and sports. With the integration of Urban Informatics
Corporation technology, iLane users will enjoy on-demand, timely,
accurate and detailed traffic congestion information on roadways
throughout North America and abroad.

DriveSync is the leading end-to-end, turn-key telematics platform that
can be used for a variety of industries such as usage-based insurance
(UBI), fleet management and road tolling programs. The integration of
Urban Informatics Corporation technology will further DriveSync's
leadership by enabling the delivery of accurate and reliable traffic
information to drivers in a seamless, natural and effective manner.

"The recent acquisition of Intellione and the integration of its staff
and leading traffic technology into IMS solutions is extremely exciting
for IMS," said Dr. Otman Basir, Chief Executive Officer, IMS. "There is
a significant demand for reliable, accurate and timely traffic
information for drivers, and we are now positioned to offer even more
value to our connected car portfolio."

"We are excited to become part of the IMS family, and I look forward to
integrating our products to provide the most compelling and exciting
vehicle centric solutions in the industry," said David Winters,
formerly the CEO of IntelliOne who has joined Urban Informatics
Corporation as the General Manager of UIC, Telematics.

About IMS Connected Car Platform

The IMS Connected Car platform is a comprehensive, voice-interactive,
in-vehicle solution that provides drivers with access to time-sensitive
information and on-demand content. Applications include on-demand
navigation and traffic, third-party services such as news, weather and
sports from leading content providers, and open access to the web.
Further, it offers usage-based telematics solutions such as Usage-Based
Insurance (UBI) offerings, road-tolling programs, Fleet Services and
Government Programs. The IMS Connected Car platform will also allow for
vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure capabilities such as
traffic light connectivity, mobile payments, vehicle-to-vehicle
communications and advanced location based services.

About IMS

Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS) specializes in the research,
development and production of innovative and progressive solutions in
the areas of automotive safety, telematics and mobile media. Our
proprietary technologies are making vehicles "safer, smarter and
greener" and we are dedicated to making the "connected car" a reality.
IMS' solutions include:  iLane, the ultimate in-vehicle platform that
provides drivers with voice-interactive access to remote on-demand
content and time-sensitive information; Prompt(TM), a voice-activated dispatch solution that enables taxi and limousine
drivers to conduct their job entirely hands-free via simple voice
commands such as sign-in, receive job information, accept/decline jobs
and provide ETA info; and DriveSync(TM), the ultimate turn-key telematics
platform which enables a variety of solutions including usage-based
insurance offerings, fleet monitoring, vehicle tracking, and government
programs. IMS is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. For more
information about IMS, please visit http://www.Intellimec.com

About Urban Informatics Corporation (UIC)

UIC, based in Atlanta GA, delivers timely, accurate and real-time
traffic information in a seamless, natural and effective manner. Our
advanced technology enables drivers to receive personalized traffic
updates through several interfaces including the web, mobile phones and
in-vehicle. Urban Informatics monitors traffic in real time using
network data from the wireless mobile phone network. Using anonymous
data from a mobile phone network, the Urban Informatics System turns
routine network signaling data from mobile phones into real-time
roadway speeds and accurate traffic information. Whether you are a
wireless operator looking to increase the usability of your network
data or a commuter who requires access to real-time and accurate
traffic information, the Urban Informatics System is the most robust
and advanced traffic technology solution in the market.

SOURCE  Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.

Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.

CONTACT: <p>Emilija Businskas, Hill & Knowlton<br/> 416.413.4758 or <a href="mailto:emilija.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca">emili</a><a href="mailto:emilija.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca">ja.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca</a></p>

aisle411 Now Available in More Than 1000 Stores

New Locations Unveiled in Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas in Response to Rapidly Growing Customer Demand

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- aisle411, the premier mobile retail navigation service that helps shoppers find what they are looking for and get rewarded for it, today announced that its service is now live in more than 1000 stores across the U.S., with additional locations launched this week in Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas.

aisle411 empowers anyone with a mobile phone to find products and promotions quickly and easily in retail stores. With intuitive voice recognition technology powered by Nuance, aisle411 offers a unique in-store search and comprehensive mobile retail shopping solution. With the aisle411 App, users can instantly locate products in stores down to the specific section of the aisle, find product reviews, manage shopping lists, share experiences with friends via social media integration, then get reward points and mobile coupons for using the service.

"A recent study by Accenture found that 73 percent of mobile-powered shoppers preferred peering into their phones for basic assistance instead of talking to a retail clerk," said Nathan Pettyjohn, CEO, aisle411. "By offering shoppers the information they want at their fingertips, aisle411 is delivering an unparalleled retail experience that is transforming the way customers interact with retailers, advertisers and brands. We are delighted to continue to announce new locations across the country to meet rapidly growing customer demand."

The aisle411 app is available for free from the iPhone App Store or from http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aisle411/id394218369?mt=8 with Android and BlackBerry Apps later this year. These platforms will also begin integrating with aisle411's online web site at http://www.aisle411.com in 2011.

To see a list of participating retailers near you, visit the aisle411 website.

About aisle411

Founded in 2008, aisle411 was first to market with a product search service using retail product location information to help consumers save time and money. aisle411 provides comprehensive product information to consumers via mobile technologies with support for an iPhone App and Mobile Web. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, this innovative market leader is positioned for rapid growth across retail locations in the U.S. and internationally. Additional information is available at: http://www.aisle411.com/.

    Contact:   Graham Sorkin
               Nadel Phelan, Inc.
               (831) 440-2406
               graham.sorkin@nadelphelan.com

SOURCE  aisle411

aisle411

CONTACT: Graham Sorkin of Nadel Phelan, Inc., +1-831-440-2406, graham.sorkin@nadelphelan.com, for aisle411

Web Site: http://www.aisle411.com

WebAssign Partners With Small Publisher to Create Surprisingly Affordable Prep Chemistry Online Course

Highly acclaimed eBook by noted author, online homework solution combine to help students master a difficult subject for 'exceptional value'

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WebAssign, the leading provider of powerful online instructional tools for college professors and students, announced this week it has formed a partnership with Chiral Publishing to provide a dramatically affordable beginning chemistry online learning solution.

WebAssign has created an exclusive, online homework solution - for just $40 - to support An Introduction to Chemistry, a widely adopted and acclaimed online eBook written by veteran author Mark Bishop, who also operates Chiral Publishing.  The course includes 2,400 coded problems linked to the author's eBook, complete with an integrated student solutions guide and many helpful tools, including animations, plus audio lectures, and instructor resources.

"Since our beginnings at North Carolina State University 14 years ago," said David Harris, president of WebAssign and former chemistry textbook publisher, "we have addressed the needs of the academic community by providing a robust online homework platform that supports more than 600 math and science texts from every major publisher.  Mark Bishop's proven preparatory chemistry text, now integrated within WebAssign, meets our goal of helping students master chemistry while providing exceptional value."

Harris added that affordability is a hallmark of the WebAssign-Chiral partnership since it costs students just $40 for the online eBook and homework system, with an affordably priced print text option, though he emphasized that students don't have to purchase the book to utilize the complete online course.

Moreover, Harris noted, the partnership supports multiple learning styles; provides faculty with an out-of-the-box solution to manage their beginning chemistry course; includes everything that WebAssign is noted for (online algorithmic homework that is instantly graded, immediate feedback to students, and complete grade management solution for faculty); and features a high-quality text authored by a veteran instructor that has been adopted by numerous schools.

The book's author said he has worked extensively to create a package of quality tools to support his text, but has frequently found instructors seeking an online homework system prior to making an adoption commitment.

"I am thrilled that I can also now offer an online homework solution," said Bishop, a professor at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif.  "My partnership with WebAssign has led to a fully integrated electronic text/tools/homework package that goes way beyond the traditional textbook."

Bishop said his decision to self-publish his chemistry textbook - despite the fact he formerly used a major publisher - has been "much more satisfying."

"I have been able to offer my work for a much lower price than other books in the same market," he said.  "Part of my payback is the pleasure I get from providing quality materials for a low cost to students who are struggling financially."

For more information about the complete Preparatory Chemistry online course, visit http://www.webassign.net/chemistry.  For more about WebAssign, call (800) 955-8275 or visit http://www.webassign.net.

About WebAssign | http://www.webassign.net

WebAssign is the leading provider of powerful online instructional tools for faculty and students. In brief, instructors create assignments online within WebAssign and electronically transmit them to their class. Students enter their answers online, and WebAssign automatically grades the assignment and gives students instant feedback on their performance. Much more than just a homework grading system, WebAssign delivers secure online testing, customizable precoded questions from a wide range of math and science textbooks, and unparalleled customer service. Students and teachers can access WebAssign from any computer with a connection to the Internet, so learning can take place anywhere, anytime. WebAssign is located on the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C.

SOURCE  WebAssign

WebAssign

CONTACT: Mark Santee, director of marketing of WebAssign, +1-201-439-0443, msantee@webassign.net

Web Site: http://preparatorychemistry.com

woomi Incorporates blinkx Video Content in OTT Offering

Miniweb's Video Distribution Platform Will Offer blinkx Content on Millions of Connected Devices Worldwide

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with woomi, the new connected TV destination from Miniweb Technologies, the leading cloud-based video distribution platform Under the terms of the agreement, audiences worldwide will have access to blinkx's index of over 35 million hours of online video through the woomi service.

woomi enables device manufacturers to enhance their products with a feature-rich connected TV service that offers a wide variety of online video, including content from blinkx's extensive index.  The woomi system is enhanced with user-friendly functions such as search, discovery, single-click payments and personalization. Now live across all Samsung smart TVs in the UK, woomi will be rolling out to multiple territories over 2011.

"We're thrilled to extend our partnership with Miniweb through our collaboration with woomi," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "woomi gives users access to a diverse array of online video from multiple content partners within a single application, and optimizes the Connected TV viewing experience for users with advanced functionality like discovery, recommendation and related content - truly fusing the best of broadband and broadcast entertainment."

"We're delighted to be able to incorporate blinkx's unparalleled video index into the woomi offering," said Jerome de Vitry, CEO, Miniweb. "With compelling content partners like blinkx, woomi helps device manufacturers offer consumers a complete connected TV solution."

blinkx also recently launched TV API (Application Programming Interface) designed to provide partners in the fast-growing Connected TV ecosystem - from box makers and TV manufacturers, to app developers and game consoles - access to blinkx's index of over 35 million hours of online video.

About blinkx

blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at http://www.blinkx.com.

About Miniweb

Miniweb's leading cloud-based video distribution platform for connected TVs (http://www.miniweb.tv) enables a revolutionary broadband entertainment experience on the TV. With easy navigation and consumption of Internet video, Miniweb's ground-breaking platform provides a seamless experience across hundreds of video publishers to empower the viewer with search, recommendations, micro-payments, community and personalization functions.

Miniweb's consumer brand, woomi (http://www.woomi.tv) is the first combined micro-payment and advertising supported content marketplace for connected TV devices. Woomi enables video publishers to maximize their revenue opportunities by dramatically extending their audience reach globally across any kind of connected TV device. Woomi gives TV device manufacturers and operators a wide array of content from hundreds of video publishers within a single app, allowing them a broader and richer video proposition and additional revenue streams.

Miniweb's Connected TV Services Platform has garnered substantial industry acclaim including TVB Europe Editors' Award Best of IBC 2009, Best Interactive Service/Application at IPTV World Series Award 2009, Pick Hit Award for Innovation at IBC 2008 and the Red Herring Europe 100 Winner 2008

SOURCE  blinkx

blinkx

CONTACT: Press Contacts for blinkx, Tim Turpin of Sparkpr, +1-415-321-1894, tim.turpin@sparkpr.com; or Nicole Love of Marlin PR, +44 207 869 8328, nicole.love@marlinpr.com; or NOMAD and Broker for blinkx plc, Charles Lytle, or Christopher Wren, Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, +44 207 986 4000

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

IBM Introduces New Systems to Bring More Efficiency to Data Centers Run Amok

Continues Ongoing Investments in Innovative Workload-Optimized Systems

ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced workload-optimized systems to help companies manage a range of more demanding workloads that are placing new stresses on already over-taxed data centers.   

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The offerings, which span IBM's systems portfolio, represent IBM's continued investment in systems integrated and optimized across chips, hardware and software, for a range of work at a time when companies face unprecedented amounts of data and are under pressure to become more efficient in managing and drawing timely insights from the information.

The new systems include: A new offering for the zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX), IBM's systems design that allows workloads on mainframe servers and other select systems to share resources and be managed as a single, virtualized system; and key new Storage and System x products, which can bring radical new levels of efficiency to the data center.

The new products from IBM reflect the market reality that new business requirements and economic pressures are driving changes in the way systems are designed, data is managed and analyzed, and IT is delivered and consumed. The systems can bring new levels of data center efficiency to help clients achieve better systems management, faster deployment, and quicker response times for critical workloads.

The offerings include:

zEnterprise System: The zBX has added support for IBM WebSphere® DataPower® Integration Appliance XI50 for zEnterprise. The DataPower XI50z is a workload-optimized appliance that helps data and applications on different servers to communicate regardless of the type of platform. It does this by processing XML and Web services protocols so that data can be understood and used by all types of servers -- an increasing need as customers strive to obtain a single, comprehensive view of their entire business scattered across various types of disconnected servers in the data center. When integrated with zBX, the DataPower XI50z can offer up to 23 times (1) better price/performance compared to competitive systems. When integrated with zBX, it can be managed as a single system with in the zEnterprise System. The appliance complements other supported zBX systems, such as select POWER7 Blades and IBM Smart Analytics Optimizer.

Storage: The new IBM Storwize Rapid Application Storage (RAS) solution combines the recently introduced IBM Storwize V7000 with powerful management software (Tivoli Storage Productivity Center and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager) and implementation services delivered by IBM or an IBM Business Partner. The integrated offering can help improve storage efficiency, simplifying administrative tasks such as setup and management. Compared to traditional storage offerings, it can be implemented in half the time (2) and delivers up to 90 percent reduction in downtime associated with backing up data for software such as SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Exchange (3). This can enable clients to improve availability of their business critical applications to more quickly analyze and make sense of data. IBM Business Partners participate by selling the bundled hardware and software with their implementation services. IBM offers incentives to its Business Partners who sell the solution (4).

IBM introduced the IBM Storwize V7000 midrange storage system in October 2010 and the systems sold out in the fourth quarter, with IBM shipping more than 1,000 systems to customers. IBM announced that the Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology at the University of Leipzig, Germany, selected the Storwize V7000 to manage the torrent of data flowing into its organization so it can be swiftly delivered for workloads like genetic research.

System x: IBM announced a new, ready-to-deploy, pre-configured eX5 Blade System for database applications.

The new Workload Optimized Blade for Database is designed to help companies take the guesswork and hassle out of configuring systems for database-intensive workloads in healthcare and financial services, where companies are grappling to manage growing amounts of "Big Data." New types of information -- voice recordings, web video, photos, etc. -- and growing numbers of transaction-oriented workloads require additional memory, reliable solid-state drives, and virtual fabric to tailor the server for applications which need to transact with large, distributed databases.

System Networking: IBM is also announcing offerings from Blade Network Technologies (BNT), the company that IBM acquired in October 2010 that specializes in Ethernet switches and software that route data and transactions to and from servers, storage and networks. The offerings include two top-of-rack Ethernet switches that will be closely integrated with IBM servers and storage to support dynamic workloads that require high-speed and low-latency performance, such as cloud computing, business analytics and high performance computing (HPC).

Over the past two years, IBM has expanded its networking business through relationships with leading networking companies. The BNT acquisition helps IBM bring system networking products to its clients, complementing core networking offerings from leading providers.

About IBM

For more information on IBM Smarter Systems, please visit http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/smarter.     

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Footnotes:

(1) DataPower XI50z total hardware and software cost of $166,703 and 5,117 messages per second compared to total hardware and software cost of $375,711 for Microsoft BizTalk on Dell R910 that produced 492 messages per second.

(2) Based on results of engagements across IBM Global Technology Services implementation services for servers and storage.

(3) Based on IBM measurements comparing traditional tape-based backup with disk-based backup using FlashCopy Manager and Storwize V7000.

(4) For illustrative purposes only. Not all IBM Business Partners may qualify. Incentives may be withdrawn at any time.

    Contact:
    Joanna Brewer
    IBM Media Relations
    415-971-2777
    jmbrewer@us.ibm.com
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OOPS! Robert Half Reveals Top Tech Etiquette Offenders; New Guide Helps Prevent Career-Crushing Blunders

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the days when "tweets" were bird sounds and a "text" was a book, workplace blunders had a limited audience. Now, however, these missteps can receive broad exposure -- with unhappy consequences: Three out of four (76 percent) human resources (HR) managers polled by Robert Half said technology etiquette breaches can affect a person's career prospects.

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To prevent professionals from falling victim to online gaffes, Robert Half has released a new guide, Business Etiquette: The New Rules in a Digital Age. The comprehensive guide offers tips for successfully minding your manners when using professional networking sites, social media, e-mail, instant messaging, mobile devices and more. The company has also identified five common types of tech etiquette offenders and how to ensure you aren't one of them.

HR managers were asked, "To what extent, if any, can technology etiquette breaches -- for example, sending e-mail messages to unintended recipients, checking e-mail on a BlackBerry during meetings, etc., adversely affect a person's career prospects?"Their responses*:

    Greatly.................                               15%
    Somewhat...........                                    61%
    Not at
     all...............                                    23%
    Don't
     know...........                                        1%
                                                          ---
                                                          100%

*Survey of more than 650 HR managers in the United States and Canada atcompanies with 20 or more employees. The survey wasdeveloped by Robert Half and conducted via telephone by an independent research firm.

"Etiquette breaches, such as paying more attention to your smartphone than the people you're meeting with, can make others feel less important and cause you to miss information," said Brett Good, senior district president of Robert Half International. "Other mistakes, such as sending a confidential e-mail to the wrong person or impulsively posting an offensive comment on Facebook or Twitter, can have more serious, career-impacting consequences."

Robert Half identified the top five technology etiquette breachers and gives advice to help workers avoid these labels:

1. The Venter. This indiscreet individual never misses an opportunity to document a bad work situation. Job-related gripes and groans get splashed across Facebook, Twitter and her personal blog. E-mail, too, takes a decidedly negative tone.

Advice: Look on the bright side. To avoid this label, keep the information that you post positive. Sticky or unpleasant situations are best discussed offline and in private.

2. The Noise Polluter. This person's phone seems to lack a silent mode or an off button. Whether in a meeting or at a colleague's desk, he freely takes and makes calls, oblivious to his surroundings. Between noisy ring tones and loud public broadcasts of personal conversations, it's impossible to concentrate when he's nearby. 

Advice: To keep office noise at a minimum, set your phone to silent mode at the office, and hold personal conversations behind closed doors.

3. The Cryptic Communicator. This person relies on texting shorthand for every type of correspondence. Odd or informal abbreviations, poor punctuation, and spelling and grammatical goofs leave people shaking their heads -- and pleading for clarification.

Advice: Slow down, and take it easy on the abbreviations. Spending a little more time on your communications can make them easier to decipher.

4. The Pop-Up Artist. While you're trying to complete assignments, this chat fanatic insists on sending you a flurry of instant messages. Throughout the day, you're subjected to the pings and pops of incoming IMs: RUTHERE? CYE [check your e-mail]!

Advice: IMs are fine for quick volleys of conversations, but don't go overboard. And don't expect that everyone will want to "chat" with you. For many, e-mail is immediate enough.

5. The Conference Call Con. This multitasker pretends to pay attention during teleconferences but is so busy checking e-mail he has no clue what's being discussed. It's not an unusual problem: 45 percent of executives confessed to frequently doing other things while in these meetings, according to another Robert Half survey.

Advice: Although we all multitask from time to time, pay attention to relevant conversations when on conference calls. It can help to turn away from your monitor so you're not distracted by e-mail.

About Robert Half International

Founded in 1948, Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm, with more than 350 offices worldwide. The company's professional staffing divisions include Accountemps®, Robert Half® Finance & Accounting and Robert Half® Management Resources, for temporary, full-time and senior-level project professionals, respectively, in the fields of accounting and finance; OfficeTeam®, for highly skilled office and administrative support professionals; Robert Half® Technology, for project and full-time technology professionals; Robert Half® Legal, for project and full-time staffing of lawyers, paralegals and legal support personnel; and The Creative Group®, for interactive, design and marketing professionals. For more information about the specialized staffing and recruitment divisions of Robert Half, visit roberthalf.com, and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/roberthalf.

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CONTACT: National -Michael Weiss, +1-650-234-6383, michael.weiss@rhi.com, or Local media contacts: Click here to select your region, http://rhfa.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=299

Cox to Bring Unbelievably Fair Wireless Plans to Oklahoma

ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox's "Unbelievably Fair" advertising campaign will begin this week in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The debut of this campaign officially signals Oklahoma as Cox's next market to receive wireless service.  To date, the company's wireless service is currently available in Hampton Roads, Va., Omaha, Neb. and Orange County, Calif. 

"Cox's Unbelievably Fair wireless service is striking a positive chord with customers in our initial wireless markets," said Stephen Bye, Cox's vice president of wireless. "And now we will continue to bring our successful wireless model to additional Cox markets, beginning with Oklahoma."

With the addition of wireless, Cox will continue to change the way it serves its customers. Beginning last year, Cox opened new Solutions Stores across Oklahoma to provide a personal, interactive and one-stop shopping retail experience for all communications and entertainment services. Coming soon, the company will unveil "Mobile Solutions" as the centerpiece of its Oklahoma stores, featuring Cox's wireless products and services and highlighting the integration of Cox services.

Introducing higher value alternative telecommunications services to the marketplace is a tradition at Cox. In 1997, Cox was the first cable company to begin offering traditional landline telephone services. In 1993, Cox began serving commercial customers with business-class voice and data solutions. Thanks to its pioneering spirit, Cox's residential and commercial customers were among the first in the nation to enjoy a competitive choice among providers. 

"Our customers want Cox Wireless and we are committed to rapidly launching additional wireless markets," said Bye. As such, the company will continue to leverage its successful wholesale relationship to launch 3G wireless services in Oklahoma, providing speed to market to deliver Unbelievably Fair wireless to its customers.

Consumers in Oklahoma can register at http://www.unbelievablyfair.com to be among the first to learn about the plans, devices and offers that will launch in Oklahoma and also receive a free video reward for registering at the site.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE  Cox Communications

Cox Communications

CONTACT: Jill Ullman, +1-404-843-5014, Jill.Ullman@cox.com, or David Deliman, +1-404-269-7935, David.Deliman@cox.com

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

WeedMaps.com Launches Daily Deal Deep Discount Coupons for Dispensaries; WeedFreebies.com on Pace for Over 300,000 Page Views in February

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General Cannabis, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CANA) (GeneralCannabis.com, WeedMaps.com) subsidiaries including WeedMaps Media, Inc., General Health Solutions, Inc. and General Merchant Solutions, Inc. are continuing their upward growth trajectory and creating new revenue streams in February.

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Daily Deals, a new program recently launched by WeedMaps Media, Inc., provides discount coupons where patients can save up to 60% at participating dispensary locations.  Unlike group coupon sites, no advance purchase is required.  Daily Deal Coupons will be visible to WeedMaps end users, the patients, as an unobtrusive pop-up on the bottom right corner of the http://WeedMaps.com homepage, as well as any regional listing page on the site.

"This is about compassion for the end users, the patients.  This further exemplifies WeedMaps' desire to help our clients, the dispensaries and promote their products in the most effective manner.  This is about expanding awareness!" states Brad Nelms, Vice President of Marketing for WeedMaps Media, Inc. 

WeedFreebies.com is gaining significant traction and is generating over 300,000 page views per month.  Re-launched in December 2010, WeedFreebies is a contest held twice a day on WeedMaps.com where patients compete for prizes.

Justin Hartfield, Chief Web Officer for General Cannabis, Inc., adds, "WeedFreebies.com is a great product because it's a win-win for both users and advertisers.  The advertisers get exposure in a fun, entertaining way; by providing free smoking accessories to medical marijuana patients."  Though WeedFreebies.com page views are growing at an expediential rate, it still represents only a small fraction of the over 6 million page views that WeedMaps.com receives on a monthly basis.

GENERAL CANNABIS, INC.

About General Cannabis, Inc. (OTCPK: CANA)

General Cannabis, Inc. (OTCPK: CANA) a Nevada based company with headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, is a technology driven company that is material in defining the multi-billion dollar medicinal cannabis industry.  The wholly owned subsidiaries of General Cannabis include WeedMaps Media, Inc., General Health Solutions, Inc., General Merchant Solutions, Inc. and US Cannabis, Inc.  Each subsidiary plays a vital role in the ongoing success of General Cannabis.  General Cannabis explores opportunities of vertical integration through the five core industry sectors identified as probable high growth areas including media, technology, merchant services, medical and management.  General Cannabis, Inc. trades on the OTC Pink Current Information tier of OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol "CANA".

Safe Harbor Notice

Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).  General Cannabis, Inc. cautions that statements made in this news release relating to the change of control and new business direction constitute forward-looking statements and makes no guarantee of future performance.  Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of management at the time statements are made.  These statements may address issues that involve significant risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions made by management.  Actual results could differ materially from current projections or implied results.  General Cannabis, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise these statements following the date of this news release.

OTC Markets Group, Inc. does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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CONTACT: General Cannabis, Inc., 1-888-693-5219

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

Floodlight Makes Multimodal Surveys an Easy Reality

-- QuickFuse creator Plum Voice combines phone, web, Facebook and mobile into one DIY, pay-as-you-go survey tool --

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With its groundbreaking Floodlight platform, IVR and survey utility leader Plum Voice has created a cost-effective, truly accessible rapid application development tool for any non-technical business, market researcher or pollster.

A single user interface

In a single user interface, Floodlight combines all of the technologies for conducting surveys across multiple mediums. With its easy-to-use, author-once-and-deploy-anywhere platform, non-technical persons can now create a survey in minutes and immediately distribute it over phone, web, mobile devices or Facebook.

"Floodlight is a flexible, off-the-shelf solution that dramatically reduces the costs of surveys while providing views into critical survey response data," said the VP of Business Analysis for a Fortune 50 U.S. insurance company and Plum Voice client.

Reach

The result of in-house innovation and industry know-how alongside client feedback, Floodlight is the most cost-effective tool available for gathering business intelligence and market research data. Floodlight saves time and money while reaching out to a broader audience.

"Floodlight is about reach," said Plum Voice CEO Andy Kuan. "It's about reaching respondents whether they're at a phone or at a computer. Easily."

Web, Facebook and mobile surveys free of cost

Most of Floodlight's services are free of cost--customers only pay for phone surveys. No long-term commitments. No contracts. Accounts are free at http://www.floodlightsurveys.com.

Easy to use

Anyone can start creating surveys immediately by clicking the "TRY IT NOW" button on the Floodlight home page. Floodlight's web-based Survey Editor makes adding questions and choices quick and easy. Floodlight's Audio Manager for phone surveys guides users through recording prompts and messages over any telephone. Floodlight's Style Editor enables a custom look and feel for any web, mobile or Facebook survey.

"Floodlight is comprehensive but easy to understand and set up," said Chelsea Schwan, Marketing Coordinator for Promo Top 100 Agency Makai Incorporated. "Through the reporting functions, it provides great statistics and charts."

About Plum Voice:

For businesses of all sizes that demand high-performance, versatile and scalable multimodal solutions, Plum Voice offers a rare combination of proprietary technology and enterprise-grade infrastructure. We deliver web-based communications platforms that enable companies to exceed their business goals and streamline their business processes.

http://www.plumvoice.com/

    Contacts:
    Lisa Marquez
    lisa.marquez@plumgroup.com
    800-995-7586

SOURCE  Floodlight

Floodlight

CONTACT: Lisa Marquez, 800-995-7586, lisa.marquez@plumgroup.com

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

InfoGin Introduces Content Overlay V3.0 Enabling Mobile Operators to Stay a Smart Pipe

Part of InfoGin's Smart Pipe Package, Content Overlay V3.0 Allows Mobile Operators to Weave in Portal Content and Advertising and Offer Subscribers a Better Browsing Experience on Smartphones, Tablets and Netbooks

BARCELONA, Spain, February 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     InfoGin (http://www.infogin.com), a global market leader of mobile
browsing solutions that enable carriers and publishers to provide the
ultimate browsing experiences on any mobile device, today announced Content
Overlay V3.0 - an advanced, mobile operator and publisher-oriented mobile
browsing solution. Part of InfoGin's Smart Pipe Package, Content Overlay V3.0
is a clientless, non-intrusive browsing interface that allows mobile
operators to weave in toolbars and content from their portals during their
subscribers' browsing session, while offering a smart, efficient and
rewarding user experience on any advanced device like iPhone(R),
Android(R)-powered smartphones tablets, netbooks and laptops. InfoGin's
Content Overlay V3.0 extends monetization capabilities to carriers, while
also delivering the ultimate mobile browsing experience to users.

    "We are happy to be able to offer mobile operators and publishers - our
long-time partners - an innovative solution to their "Smart Pipe"
challenges," says Eran Wyler, CEO and Founder of InfoGin. "Our new and very
much improved Content Overlay V3.0 offers them additional revenue streams
from premium services and advertising, enhances their subscribers' stickiness
while they browse and offers an unprecedented reduction in traffic load,"
added Wyler.

    At a time when heavy-traffic-generating devices allow browsing in an
off-portal environment, InfoGin's Smart Pipe Package offers mobile carriers
and publishers a constant presence with their subscribers. On mobile phones,
Content Overlay V3.0 is displayed to users with a swipe of a finger in the
form of a toolbar on a transparent layer or as a floating toolbar at the
bottom of netbooks and laptops screens. Content Overlay V3.0 delivers
monetization opportunities and additional benefits to carriers and users,
including:

   
    - User access to portal content from any off-portal site
    - Marketing campaigns and advertising
    - Operator-controlled content Alerts and notifications - communicate with
    the user while surfing by interfacing the operator's alerts engine
    - Multiple monetization options - operator storefront, application
    download, operator's search results
    - Latency reduction and traffic optimization (based on optimization
    package purchase)
    - Clientless solution

    By using InfoGin's Content Overlay V3.0, mobile users enjoy the benefits
of an outstanding contextual browsing experience while improving their
efficiency in numerous everyday life situations.

    Key Benefits to Mobile Users

    1. Content Adaptation: Deliver on missing browser capabilities, such as
flash.

    2. Keep a close eye on mobile communications expenses: Gain easy access
to important information from the carrier, such as payments balance, new
available packages and more.

    3. Personalized content: Access pre-configured services.

    4. Smart shopping: By clicking on pre-set, customized icons, users gain
easy access to a realm of applications that allow them to enjoy a smart
shopping experience: compare prices, receive discounts, coupons and
advertising inserts.

    5. Enjoy and share content from the carrier's zone: Users enjoy any kind
of rich content like entertainment or news from the mobile operator's zone
and share it easily with friends through different available social networks,
allowing for complete synergy between the Web and users' personalized
applications.

    6. Pushed alerts and notifications from social networks and selected
alerts: Keep up to speed with the latest content from the mobile carriers'
portal, updates from friends through social networks or discount coupons.

    7. Smart content access and review: Use find-in-page, search and
text-to-voice capabilities anytime, anywhere, while studying, travelling or
driving.

    The new InfoGin Smart Pipe Package mobile browsing solution is being
showcased at the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 14-17 February, at
the company's stand in Hall 1, 1G55 and at IMA's Stand, Hall 4, HS01. To set
a meeting, please contact us at info@infogin.com or come by our booth.

    About InfoGin

    With more than 10 years of research and development, InfoGin is the
pioneer and market leader in telco-grade mobile browsing, enabling the
ultimate surfing experience on any mobile device. Carriers and content
providers use InfoGin solutions to regain subscribers' ownership, increase
value-added services revenues and control operational costs.

    InfoGin's solutions span the facets of mobile browsing and include
intelligent, automatic content and functionality adaptation; clientless,
personalized overlay operator portals and toolbars; and traffic and data
optimization and acceleration. In addition, InfoGin professional content
authoring and development tools significantly reduce the costs of delivering
optimized mobile content to a wide variety of devices.

    InfoGin was founded in April 2000 and began deploying to top-tier
carriers in 2002. The company has offices in the U.S. and Israel. For more
information, visit http://www.infogin.com.

   
    InfoGin Media Contacts:
    Mona Popilian-Yona
    Director of Marketing
    InfoGin
    mona.yona@infogin.com
    +972-52-625-2226
   
    US Media Contacts:
    Cathy Caldeira
    Metis Communications
    infogin@metiscomm.com
    +1-617-236-0500
   
    EU Media Contacts:
    Patrick Smith
    JoshuaPR
    patrick.smith@joshuapr.com
    +44 (0)7734-600-553

Source: InfoGin

InfoGin Media Contacts: Mona Popilian-Yona, Director of Marketing, InfoGin, mona.yona@infogin.com, +972-52-625-2226; US Media Contacts: Cathy Caldeira, Metis Communications, infogin@metiscomm.com, +1-617-236-0500; EU Media Contacts: Patrick Smith, JoshuaPR, patrick.smith@joshuapr.com, +44 (0)7734-600-553

RADCOM Reveals State of the Art LTE (Long Term Evolution) Service Assurance Solution

Featured at 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain

BARCELONA, Spain, February 15, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     RADCOM Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDCM) a leading Service Assurance provider, today
announced the launch of support of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project
(3GPP) LTE (Long Term Evolution) in its Omni-Q solution. This expansion to
RADCOM's Omni-Q solution, now featured at this year's Mobile World Congress
in Barcelona, Spain (February 14-February 17, 2011), means RADCOM now
supports all technologies required by operators transitioning to LTE today.

    RADCOM brings a mature product to the new LTE market, leveraging its
extensive experience monitoring a wide range of technologies both wireless
and wireline. RADCOM's flexible, customizable system supports all
technologies required for service providers.

    RADCOM's Omni-Q solution provides a high level view of network
performance, Quality of Service and Quality of Experience as well as drill
down to root cause analysis, making it ideal for quality assurance on LTE
networks. In addition, its scalable end-to-end monitoring solution, with full
correlation between all protocols, on one system for all technologies, LTE,
IMS,UMTS and CDMA, enables a smooth migration from 3G to the next generation
networks and beyond.

    "LTE support for Omni-Q in addition to our eDiamond analyzer means RADCOM
is offering a complete solution for every stage of the LTE development
cycle," said Eyal Harari, RADCOM's VP Products and Marketing. "The addition
of support for LTE along with the existing technologies means that service
providers can use one monitoring system for all stages of their network
deployment, allowing them to easily integrate LTE along with their existing
technologies without having to invest in an additional monitoring system or
equipment, thus saving CAPEX."

    Visit RADCOM at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona: Hall 1, Booth 1D01

    About RADCOM

    RADCOM provides innovative service assurance solutions for communications
service providers and equipment vendors. RADCOM specializes in solutions for
next-generation networks, both wireless and wireline. RADCOM's comprehensive,
carrier strength solutions are used to prevent service provider revenue
leakage and enable management of customer care. RADCOM's products facilitate
fault management, network service performance analysis, troubleshooting and
pre-mediation with an OSS/BSS. RADCOM's shares are listed on the NASDAQ
Capital Market under the symbol RDCM. For more information, please visit
http://www.RADCOM.com.

    Risks Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements made herein that use the words "estimate," "project,"
"intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual
results, performance or achievements of RADCOM to be materially different
from those that may be expressed or implied by such statements, including,
among others, changes in general economic and business conditions and
specifically, decline in the demand for RADCOM's products, inability to
timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, and
loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition. For
additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties
associated with RADCOM's business, reference is made to RADCOM's reports
filed from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission. RADCOM does not undertake to revise or update any forward-looking
statements for any reason.

   
    Contact:

    Eyal Harari
    VP Products and Marketing
    +972-3-766-8248
    eyalh@radcom.com

Source: RADCOM Ltd

Contact: Eyal Harari, VP Products and Marketing, +972-3-766-8248, eyalh@radcom.com

Stern Pinball Announces The Rolling Stones Pinball Machine

World's Only Maker of Arcade Pinball Games Releases a Tribute to Rock 'n Roll's Greatest Band

MELROSE PARK, Ill., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's only maker of real pinball games, announced today the availability of The Rolling Stones pinball machine. Collectors, casual players and avid fans can all enjoy the timeless hits of The Rolling Stones while playing one of Stern Pinball's arcade masterpieces.

With The Rolling Stonespinball machine, players experience the ultimate rock concert under glass. The player will collect famous record albums, ride Rolling Stones ramps and advance through four decades of Rock 'n Roll history. The machine plays thirteen Rolling Stones favorites during game play, including "Brown Sugar," "It's Only Rock 'n Roll," "Start Me Up" and many more classic Stones hits.

"What's better than The Rolling Stones and pinball? A Rolling Stones pinball machine," said Gary Stern, founder, CEO and chairman of Stern Pinball. "The play of the game is great and the music is even better! Both pinball and Stones fans are going to be excited to get their hands on this machine."

The Rolling Stones game continues both the Stern Pinball and the Stern family tradition of producing quality pinball machines for young and old. The company traces its lineage to Philadelphia in the 1930s when Sam Stern entered the business of operating pinball games. Stern passed his lifelong enthusiasm for the game and the business of pinball to his son Gary Stern who founded Stern Pinball. Today pinball remains one of America's favorite pastimes.

Pricing and Availability

To purchase The Rolling Stones pinball machine, contact your nearest Stern Pinball distributor or dealer. You can also contact Jim Belt at 1-708-786-7039 or by e-mail at jim.belt@sternpinball.com, or Shelley Sax at 1-708-786-7030 or by e-mail at shelley.sax@sternpinball.com. 

To learn more about The Rolling StonesPinball Machine and Stern Pinball, visit http://www.sternpinball.com. To learn more about The Rolling Stones, visit http://www.rollingstones.com. To learn more about Bravado Merchandising, visit http://www.bravado.com.

About Stern Pinball

Stern Pinball, Inc., located just outside Chicago, Illinois, designs and manufactures arcade-quality pinball games. Stern is the only maker of full-sized, arcade quality pinball games on the planet and has released many popular games, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Shrek, Batman, Spiderman, the Simpsons Pinball Party and many more. Stern's games continue to be enjoyed by both pinball enthusiasts and casual players around the globe. For more information visit http://www.sternpinball.com.

    Media Contact
    Evie Carter
    FortyThree, Inc.
    831.401.3175
    SternPinball@43pr.com

SOURCE  Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc.

CONTACT: Evie Carter of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175, SternPinball@43pr.com

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

One Lucky iPoker Player Scoops a Second Jackpot Win!

DOUGLAS, Isle Of Man, February 15, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - Player Wins $310,000 on Two iPoker Jackpots in Two Months

    A player on Playtech's iPoker network, the largest B2B network in the
world, has won $280,000 in his second jackpot win in as many months. This
latest win on the Fort Knox Jackpot follows a $30,000 win on iPoker's Rio
Jackpot in December.

     (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090929/360954 )

    Fort Knox is a Sit 'n Go tournament that has a starting prize fund of
$50,000 that increases every week until a player wins six consecutive
tournaments and lands the jackpot. With over $6.5 million given away in its
five-year history, Fort Knox is one of iPoker's most popular jackpots.

    The William Hill player, nicknamed isKioN1, commented: 'I started playing
the Fort Knox SNG because it was profitable from the beginning. Not only can
you win the first prize but also second prize, which is won easier and more
frequently. I will continue playing both the Rio and Fort Knox, as they have
the biggest jackpot prizes.'

    About iPoker

    Playtech's poker network iPoker has over 35,000 concurrent players at
peak time, making it the largest poker network in the world. With a strong
presence in Europe, iPoker is the network of choice for the major European
gaming brands looking for record levels of liquidity. Dedicated networks for
the Italian, French and Serbian regulated markets have been customised to
suit the needs of local players, and operate in full compliance with the
jurisdictions of each region.

    http://www.ipoker.com

    About Playtech

    Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the remote
and land-based gaming industry. Leading gaming applications include casino,
poker, bingo, sports betting, live gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
Playtech provides licensees with the tools to maximise cross-selling
opportunities, player loyalty and yield, all through the powerful management
interface; the IMS. The system's fully integrated, cross-platform capability
enables players to access online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming
terminals, through a single account.

    New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying
their offering, land based casino groups, government sponsored companies such
as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly
in the newly regulated markets.

    Founded in 1999, Playtech is headquartered in the Isle of Man and has
over 1,000 employees located in development centres in five countries, the
majority of whom are engaged in research and development of current and
future gaming technologies.

    http://www.playtech.com

   
    Contact:

    Mr.Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer
    Phone:     +44-1624645999
    Email:     info@playtech.com

Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090929/360954

Source: Playtech

Contact: Mr.Mor Weizer , Chief Executive Officer, Phone: +44-1624645999, Email: info@playtech.com .

IVONA Text to Speech Launches "IVONA for Developers", a One-Stop Portal for Integrating Voice Into Mobile Applications

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Spain, February 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - IVONA Voices are Available via Cloud Service for any Connected
Device on any Platform, as Well as On-Device SDK Integration for Android,
Windows 7 and Linux

    IVONA Text to Speech, an award winning developer and provider
of high quality text-to-speech technology, today unveiled IVONA for
Developers, a new free online resource for mobile applications developers
seeking to integrate top quality voices into text-to-speech (TTS) services.
The new portal, available at http://www.ivona.com/developer, offers
everything developers need to incorporate TTS functionality into mobile
application, including access to the IVONA Speech Cloud Service and Software
Development Kits (SDK) for Android, Windows Phone 7 and Linux, with iOS, QNX
and RIM/BlackBerry planned for introduction.

    "We introduced IVONA Speech Cloud Service in 2010 and
surpassed 50 million hits our first year. IVONA has focused on helping mobile
application developers integrate the most lifelike TTS voices on the market
to increase the attractiveness and usability of their applications," said
Lukasz Osowski, IVONA CEO. "With the launch of the free 'IVONA for
Developers' portal, all developers will now have a single, authoritative
source for the information and tools to help them determine the best route
for integrating TTS and for incorporating IVONA voices in the most practical
way possible. We invite developers across all platforms to utilize this free
resource and differentiate their products using the industry's most lifelike
and intelligible TTS voices."

    The IVONA for Developers portal also provides up-to-date
tutorials and tips to help developers make the correct choices for all their
projects: "It took us one day to implement IVONA Speech Cloud Services for
our automotive solution, based on the MeeGo In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI)
platform. Now drivers can listen to necessary information in a convenient and
safe way," said Marek Wodzislawski, Ericpol-Telecom.

    The IVONA for Developers portal offers mobile application
developers two paths to efficiently integrate TTS functionality: developers
can tap directly into IVONA's Speech Cloud Service which is platform
independent and can be used on any connected device, or developers who want
to embed voices directly into applications can download a Software
Development Kit (SDK) for today's most popular platforms.

    IVONA Text To Speech will be exhibiting at Mobile World
Congress, February 14-17, at Booth #2A11.

    About IVONA(R) Text To Speech

    IVONA is widely recognized and awarded as the highest-quality,
most natural-sounding TTS system in the world. IVONA develops technology
which can be used to voice content for individuals and businesses in
applications ranging from corporate websites, to telecommunications, to
Speech Cloud services which enable companies to implement custom voice
applications. IVONA TTS technology can be delivered via Speech Cloud, as an
"on premise" solution, or embedded into personal devices. In support of its
long-standing commitment to accessibility, the Company works closely with
leading global organizations supporting the blind and visually impaired,
including the Royal National Institute for Blind and the DAISY Consortium.

    http://www.ivona.com

Source: IVONA Software

For more information please contact: Michal Rybak, IVONA Text To Speech, e-mail: ivona@ivona.com, phone: +1-678-367-6206, +48-6932-12122.

EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative and West/Southwest Regional Conference Invites Record Online Audiences to Live Sessions Streamed With Mediasite

Sonic Foundry Event Services webcasts regional hybrid-events for the first time

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOFO), the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting, lecture capture and knowledge management, continues its long term sponsorship of EDUCAUSE by providing event webcasting services for two events this month.  EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative takes place this week in Washington, D.C., and EDUCAUSE West/Southwest Regional Conference is February 22-24 in Austin, Texas.

All general and featured sessions, as well as multiple track sessions at both events will be captured with Mediasite and available for public viewing.  ELI sessions can be viewed at http://www.sonicfoundry.com/eli2011sessions.

EDUCAUSE has been successfully creating a hybrid annual conference for three years, leading to thousands more online participants and increased attendance overall.  For the first time, the organization will apply that hybrid model to a smaller regional event and Sonic Foundry is pleased to support its development.

"This is about member outreach, to allow more people to access the content shared at face-to-face meetings," said Victoria Fanning, director of hybrid and online conferences and events for EDUCAUSE.  "We are happy to have established a solid and successful relationship with Sonic Foundry before the inception of our hybrid events.  Sonic Foundry has played an important role in EDUCAUSE delivering hybrid events.  We sincerely appreciate the work their onsite staff accomplish at our events to turn them into quality online experiences."

The conferences will be webcast by Sonic Foundry's Event Services, a leading provider of webcasting for hybrid events and virtual conferences.  The group supplies technical webcasting services and expertise to organizations who seek to complement their conference or event with viewing over the web.  Since its launch in January 2007, the Event Services group has provided live and on-demand webcasting for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and university associations to sporting events and charitable organizations.

About EDUCAUSE

EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.

About Sonic Foundry®, Inc.

Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO, http://www.sonicfoundry.com) is the global leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, providing enterprise communication solutions for education, business and government.  Powered by Mediasite, the patented webcasting platform which automates the capture, management, delivery and search of lectures, online training and briefings, Sonic Foundry empowers people to transform the way they communicate.  Through the Mediasite platform and its Event Services group, the company helps customers connect a dynamic, evolving world of shared knowledge and envisions a future where learners and workers around the globe use webcasting to bridge time and distance, accelerate research and improve performance.  Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.

Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements.  Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE  Sonic Foundry, Inc.

Sonic Foundry, Inc.

CONTACT: Tammy Kramer of Sonic Foundry, Inc., +1-608-237-8592, tammyk@sonicfoundry.com

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

OmniVision Extends OmniBSI(TM) Portfolio with 3-Megapixel Image Sensor Targeting High Growth Smart Phone Market

1.4-MICRON BSI PIXEL DELIVERS BEST-IN-CLASS SENSITIVITY AND 720P HD VIDEO IN A 1/5-INCH FORMAT FOR EASY UPGRADE OF 2-MEGAPIXEL FEATURE PHONE DESIGNS

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the OV3660, the company's first 3-megapixel complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor based on its advanced OmniBSI pixel architecture. The OV3660 extends the company's portfolio of backside illumination (BSI) sensors based on its 1.4-micron OmniBSI pixel architecture. By incorporating this technology, the OV3660 offers high performance imaging, including 720p high-definition (HD) video recording, in an ultra-compact 1/5-inch optical format, making it an ideal choice for entry-level and mainstream smart phones.

"We continue to see a strong market shift in the feature phone and entry-level smart phone segments from 2- to 3-megapixel resolutions consistent with increasing consumer demand for quality and functionality," said Charles Chong, product marketing manager for OmniVision. "Implementing OmniBSI technology at the 3-megapixel resolution allows us to fulfill end-user demands for excellent camera performance and HD video recording, and to facilitate easy migration from existing 2-megapixel camera designs from a manufacturing standpoint. We believe that OmniBSI technology is well suited for high-end smart phone applications, and that our offering of this technology at the 3-megapixel resolution can provide key benefits for participants in this rapidly growing market."

The OV3660 supports 720p HD video recording at 30 frames per second (FPS) with cropping and scaling, as well as 4:3 image capture for snapshots, allowing users to capture and share both video and still images. For still images, the sensor outputs standard compressed JPG images, allowing the OV3660 to be integrated into a broad range of hardware platforms. The OV3660's form factor permits direct insertion into an industry-standard 6.5 x 6.5 mm module, enabling a quick and easy upgrade from current 2-megapixel camera designs.

The OV3660 offers automatic image control functions including exposure control, white balance, auto 50/60 Hz flicker detection, and black-level calibration. Additional features include color saturation, hue, gamma, edge enhancement, lens correction and noise cancellation. Camera controls are accessed over a standard serial camera control bus interface and RAW or YUV video data is output through a parallel output interface.

The OV3660 is now sampling and is expected to enter mass production in the third quarter of 2011.

About OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

Safe-Harbor Language

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding market trends and the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal, as well as the anticipated timing of mass production, of the OV3660 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV3660, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. OmniBSI(TM) is a trademark of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Martijn Pierik of Impress Public Relations, +1-602-366-5599, martijn@impress-pr.com, or Scott Foster of OmniVision Technologies, +1-408-567-3077, sfoster@ovt.com; or Investor Relations, Brian M. Dunn of OmniVision Technologies, +1-408-653-3263, invest@ovt.com

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

LifeShield Security to Offer Multiple Regional Daily Deals on Groupon Beginning February 15

Groupon subscribers in Fort Lauderdale, FL; central New Jersey; Fort Worth, TX; and Sacramento, CA will receive huge discounts on the LifeShield Security Essential Kit, which delivers total home protection in the palm of your hand

YARDLEY, Pa., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeShield Security (http://www.LifeShield.com), the first national, all-digital, professional-grade and professionally-monitored wireless home security system, is pleased to announce it will offer an exclusive deal with Groupon (http://www.groupon.com), a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events in more than 500 markets around the world, to offer its members total home protection in the palm of their hand. Web portal and mobile access via iPhone, BlackBerry and Android applications allow users to monitor their homes no matter where they are in the world.

The inaugural LifeShield Groupon deal allows Groupon members the opportunity to buy the Essential LifeShield home security kit for only $67 (a $299 value) and receive two free months of professional monitoring (worth nearly $60) for a total savings of nearly $300. Groupon will offer deals starting February 15 to members in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Central Jersey, NJ, and beginning February 24, to Fort Worth, TX and Sacramento, CA.

"Groupon offers sellers a great way to reach a uniquely savvy set of buyers who are looking for quality products and services, but at a very good value," said Mike Hagan, CEO of LifeShield Security. "We are confident that discerning Groupon members will also make great LifeShield customers and will see the value in reliable home protection at a great price."

With "plug and play" wireless technology, setup of the LifeShield Essential Kit is quick, simple and foolproof - no special tools, salesperson or installation technician. The LifeShield Essential Kit includes:

    --  Exclusive Handset and Cordless Telephone
    --  Console
    --  Base
    --  Keychain Remote
    --  Door & Window Sensors
    --  Web Portal and Mobile Access via iPhone, BlackBerry and Android Apps
    --  High Decibel Alarm Siren
    --  Rechargeable Battery
    --  LifeShield Yard Sign & Window Decals

For more details on the LifeShield Essential Kit, visit http://www.LifeShield.com, or contact 1-866-222-8580.

About LifeShield Security

LifeShield Security is the first national, professional grade and professionally monitored wireless security system that uses an easy to set-up "plug and protect" process, providing superior home protection and the best value in total home security. For more on LifeShield Security, visit http://www.LifeShield.com.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

SOURCE  LifeShield Security

LifeShield Security

CONTACT: Allison Gumbs of LifeShield Security, 1-866-222-8580, agumbs@lifeshield.com

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

Audience Announces a New Voice Processor Offering Wideband HD Voice for Mobile Devices

eS310 System-on-Chip Improves Video Chat, VoIP and Other Voice Applications

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Audience, Inc., a global provider of intelligent voice and audio processing technology for mobile devices, today announced its latest generation earSmart(TM) voice processor that delivers wideband high-definition (HD) voice quality, while suppressing background noise, for clearer communications and the best calling experience in any environment.

The eS310 chip is the first of the company's next-generation voice processors based on reverse-engineering the human hearing system.  Audience's earSmart chips distinguish and interpret sounds as people do naturally, to isolate the voice signal and suppress surrounding noise - from both ends of the call - to enable clear conversations and improve performance of speech-based services to work nearly anywhere.  The eS310 chip takes this intelligent voice processing further to deliver quality communications in 4G mobile phones and applications, improving call quality, VoIP, video calling, and more.  A typical mobile call delivers only a fraction of the frequency range of the human voice.  Wideband calls extend the frequency range of sound traveling over the mobile network, for higher quality voice transmission.  The eS310 chip also provides a wideband HD voice experience for mobile phone users on narrowband (2G or 3G) networks.

"The earSmart eS310 chip is our most comprehensive voice processing solution, bringing richer, life-like sound to mobile devices," said Peter Santos, president and chief executive officer, Audience.  "Based on a new hardware and systems architecture, the eS310 system-on-chip is the only voice processor that provides wideband non-stationary noise suppression across all usage modes, to remove noise from both ends of a mobile call, and deliver clear conversations for both the user and their calling party.  Combined with other voice enhancement features, the eS310 chip significantly increases voice quality and performance for the latest mobile communications applications, from speakerphone to video chat, for smartphones and tablets."

The eS310 processor incorporates Audience's new high performance, low-power Audio DSP core that delivers twice the functionality with the same power consumption as provided in earlier products.  With this additional computational capacity over earlier generations, the eS310 voice processor is improving the voice experience across 4G wideband and 2G/3G networks and applications.

Key features of the earSmart(TM) eS310 processor include:

    --  Wideband and Narrowband Noise Suppression - the only processor that
        suppresses wideband stationary and non-stationary background noise, from
        both ends of a mobile call, for clear communications in any environment,
        across all mobile phone applications and usage modes.
    --  Wideband HD Listening Experience - delivers a wideband HD voice
        listening experience for mobile users connected to 2G and 3G mobile
        networks.
    --  Wideband Handheld Speakerphone Non-Stationary Noise Suppression -
        provides non-stationary noise suppression for handheld speaker phone
        applications, improving clarity for video calling, VoIP, voice memos,
        and more.
    --  Personalization and Accessibility - offers users selectable pre-set
        profiles to personalize the listening experience for mobile calls,
        tailoring sound quality to the user, and including an option to provide
        voice stretch, which slows a calling party's voice in real-time, to
        improve comprehension.
    --  Unique Sound Optimization - enhances sound quality by providing maximum
        loudness without distortion for small internal mobile device speakers,
        and matches sound equalization to multimedia content, such as music
        categories like rock, classical, etc.
    --  Enhanced Integration Support - supporting the design and integration
        process for mobile equipment manufacturers, Audience offers its
        second-generation graphical design tool, AuViD 2.0, which allows
        manufacturers to easily tune and customize the audio features of the
        eS310 chip.
    --  Small Footprint:  the earSmart eS310 voice processor is provided in a
        highly compact 3.5mm x 3.5mm, BGA (0.4mm pitch) package that can fit any
        handset style or design and easily integrates into existing mobile phone
        architectures.

Handsets featuring the new earSmart eS310 voice processor are expected to launch in the second quarter of 2011.

Audience earSmart intelligent voice processors are designed to advance the mobile voice experience across more handset features and applications and the technology continues to garner industry recognition.  The earSmart(TM) A1028 chip, introduced in October 2010, was recognized for its technological achievements and innovation by being named a shortlist nominee for the 2011 Global Mobile Awards, "Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough" by the GSMA.  Winners will be announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress on February 15, 2011.

About Audience 

Audience is a leading global provider of intelligent voice and audio processors for the mobile marketplace, based on pioneering work to reverse-engineer human hearing.  The company's technology is redefining the mobile voice experience by enhancing call quality, and suppressing noise to enable clear communications in any environment and optimizing performance of speech-based applications.  Audience technology is featured in mobile handsets from leading manufacturers in markets across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the U.S.  The company was the Silver Winner in the 2008 Wall Street Journal "Technology Innovation Awards" and the Winner of the Semiconductor category.  It was also selected as the Most Innovative True Mobile Start-Up for the "2008 GSMA Mobile Innovation Global Awards." Audience is one of 34 founding member companies of the Open Handset Alliance and the only one with advanced noise suppression technology.  Investors in Audience include Vulcan Capital, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Tallwood Venture Capital and VentureTech Alliance. The company is based in Mountain View, California.  http://www.audience.com

SOURCE  Audience, Inc.

Audience, Inc.

CONTACT: Carrie Worley of Audience, Inc., +1-917-714-7458, cworley@audience.com; or Zoey Farooq of Text 100, +1-415-593-8478, Audience@text100.com, for Audience, Inc.

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

The VoIPMart Announces New Website

VoIP phones company announces all new, user-friendly website

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The VoIPMart, a leading online provider of VoIP phones, is pleased to debut their all new website, theVoIPmart.com. The new website offers customers quick and convenient access to a wide selection of VoIP solutions with the very best pricing and service.

"We are very excited about the high level of functionality of our new website and what it means for visitors to our site," said a representative from the VoIPMart. "The new site will definitely provide an enjoyable and productive buying experience for our customers."

In addition to its bold, streamlined design, theVoIPmart.com offers state-of-the-art navigation with advanced search options for finding VoIP products based on keyword, category, manufacturer or price range. The easy-to-use interface of the new website features bestselling products, new products and reviews of products to help customers in finding the ideal VoIP phone or system for their needs. Visitors to the site can also choose to browse by category or manufacturer to view a wider selection of choices.

The new VoIPMart website features comprehensive information on nearly every aspect of VoIP products, including VoIP conference phones, VoIP headsets and VoIP gateway pages, as well as extensive information on individual products.

"Many people are still unaware of what VoIP is, and the great benefits this technology can offer to businesses," said the VoIPMart representative. "We hope our site can open up a whole new range of cost-effective business solutions to small, mid-sized and large companies."

For a limited time the VoIPMart is offering the Aastra 6731i VoIP phone for more than 30% off its original MSRP and select products from Cyberdata at a discounted price. The VoIPMart also offers free UPS ground shipping with all orders.

VoIP phones and systems can enable businesses to utilize their telephone services more productively for less money. For more information, call toll-free 877-350-6056 or visit http://www.theVoIPMart.com. To read more on this topic, visit: http://www.thevoipmart.com/media/the-voip-mart-announces-new-website.html.

About The VoIPMart:

The VoIPMart specializes in VoIP solutions for small, mid-sized and large companies, including VoIP conference phone selections, Web conferencing, intercoms and paging, VoIP headset options, VoIP gateways and more. They offer the very best pricing and service, and strive to provide all of their customers with great support before, during and after each sale.

SOURCE  The VoIPMart

The VoIPMart

CONTACT: The VoIPMart, 1-877-350-6056

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

eServGlobal to Supply Mobile Money Solution to Syriatel on Trial Basis

PARIS, February 15, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     eServGlobal Limited (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV), a global telecoms
software vendor specializing in Mobile Money and Value-Added Services (VAS),
has announced that Middle East operator Syriatel has agreed toextend the
utilisation ofthe innovative PayMobile solution to offer Mobile Money
services to its subscriber base, on trial pending authorities approvals in
Syria.

    Syriatel, the largest operator in Syria withover 6.4 million
subscribers, has been successfully using eServGlobal solutions for several
years to assist in leading and innovating in their local market.

    As well as offering a complete recharge solution, PayMobile
will enable the operator to expand its services to the world of Mobile Money.
Syriatel is contemplating takingadvantage of the solution to provide its
subscribers with access to domestic money transfer, bill payment and salary
disbursement.

    PayMobile is eServGlobal's unified mobile money and recharge
solution, deployed in more than 30 countries, used every day by more than 250
million prepaid subscribers worldwide.

    Syriatel first adopted eServGlobal's technology in 2005 to
manage their recharge needs, initially with voucher recharge and then
introducing electronic recharge in 2008, a move which generated significant
savings in terms of distribution costs. Just six months after the launch,
electronic recharge accounted for 73% of all Syriatel's recharges (increasing
from 1% pre-installation). The following year, electronic recharge topped
97%, the highest rate in the world.

    Already in 2010, this aggressive and dynamic operator has
extended their offering by utilising PayMobile to offer electronic postpaid
bill payment, allowing subscribers to enjoy quick and convenient bill
settlement. With the introduction of the complete PayMobile suite, Syriatel
aims to ensure their continued leadership by offering their subscribers
access to the latest in mobile payment technologies.

    PayMobile also natively interfaces with the HomeSend(R)
international remittance hub, providing operators with a complete national
and international mobile remittance offering.

    "In recent years we have built on eServGlobal's technologies
to offer solutions which have enriched our service offering and significantly
lowered our OPEX," commented Ammar Khateeb, Sales Director, Syriatel, "The
agility, responsiveness and professionalism of eServGlobal made them the
natural choice when we wanted to extend our services in this area."

    "PayMobile has been developed with a focus on our operators'
evolving needs and an in-depth knowledge of the telecommunications
landscape," said Katia Hilal, VP Marketing & Alliances, eServGlobal, "We are
proud to offer a comprehensive solution which helps operators drive new
revenue, retain their customers and decrease their distribution costs."

    About Syriatel

    Syriatel mobile telecom has been seeking since its inception to remain
the national preferred GSM operator by providing a quality network and state
of the art products and services to its subscribers.

    Syriatel'sCSR strategy is to be a good citizen, to protect the
environment and to create employment opportunities for the talented local
youth.

    Syriatel has succeeded in having 55% of the Syrian market.Its network
covers 99% of the residential areas and it serves more than 6.4 million
subscribers through its 59 points of service and three call centers in
Damascus, Aleppo, and Homs.

    Ithas formed a special team which is dedicated to servingthe corporate
and industrial sector and facilitating their business 24/7, moreover, it
presents the best and the cheapest ways of advertising to these sectors, for
example via SMS, advertising engine , and cell broadcast on mobile devices .

    In order to encourage internet usage via 3.5G service; Syriatel launched
a variety of special offers to fit all society segments: bank employees,
students, teachers, companies and associations.

    As well as providing subscribers with various services during 2010 like
Push-email, GPRS bundles, SMS bundles and the very special one (Abili Fatora)
which saved customers' time by enabling them to pay their bills easily in its
selected sub dealers outlets all over Syria, Syriatel has also launched new
economy and businessmen packages for post paid subscribers.

    All in all Syriatel'steam is working very hard to do the best always and
to raise the name of its beloved country and contribute to its progress and
development.

    About eServGlobal

    eServGlobal specializes in Mobile Money solutions and
Value-Added Services (VAS), to help Telco Service Providers increase their
revenue and gain and maintain customer ownership.

    eServGlobal invests heavily in product development, using
carrier-grade, next-generation technology and aligning with the requirements
of more than 60 customers in over 45 countries. For 24 years, mobile, fixed,
Internet and multiplay telco providers have used our capabilities to lead and
innovate in their local markets, leveraging their core assets and their
trusted agent and subscriber relationships.

    With 13 offices globally, eServGlobal provides full
"end-to-end" and "any account to any account" Mobile Financial Services and
International Money Transfers.

    Our Value Added Services in promotions, loyalty, messaging,
and multiplay are focused around the transaction and enable service providers
to engage with the subscriber in a personalized and dynamic manner.

    To reduce time-to market and manage exposure to CAPEX, we now
offer multiple licensing alternatives, including SaaS-based flexible,
revenue-share pricing.

    http://www.eservglobal.com

Source: eServGlobal

For further information, please contact: eServGlobal, Alison Cheek, Communication Manager, alison.cheek@eservglobal.com, T: +33-6-87-96-77-46, F: +33-1-46-12-77-49

HTC Unveils HTC Flyer(TM), the First Tablet with HTC Sense(TM)

Aluminum unibody design with touch and pen interaction make HTC Flyer unique

First tablet with HTC Watch(TM) video service, HTC Scribe(TM) Technology and OnLive® cloud gaming

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress -- HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced its first tablet, the HTC Flyer(TM).  HTC Flyer blends HTC's trademark design language with an all-new HTC Sense user experience that has been reimagined for the tablets. Using an intuitive and innovative approach to tablets, HTC Flyer combines natural touch and pen interaction. HTC also announced HTC Watch, a new connected video service that will debut on HTC Flyer tablet, and will collaborate with OnLive, Inc. to launch the first cloud-based mobile gaming service on a tablet. 

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"Clearly, smartphones have transformed our lives but as we observed how people use smartphones, computers and other technologies, we saw an opportunity to create a tablet experience that is different, more personal and productive," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. "We are progressing down a path as an industry when people will no longer be in a single device paradigm, but have multiple wireless devices for different needs; this is the direction we are moving."

Encased in a sleek aluminum unibody, the HTC Flyer tablet exudes the iconic style and build quality HTC is known for. It is also ultra-light, weighing as little as a paperback book, and compact enough to fit in a jacket pocket only. With a seven-inch display, lightning fast 1.5Ghz processor and high-speed HSPA+ wireless capabilities, the HTC Flyer tablet is perfect for those who have been waiting for a tablet that is both compact and powerful.

HTC Sense for Tablet

HTC Sense revolutionized smartphones by placing the person at the center of the experience. HTC Flyer's tablet-focused HTC Sense experience focuses on surprising and delighting people with its gorgeous 3D home screen. A unique carousel of widgets puts a user's most important content and information at the visual center of the experience. The HTC Flyer tablet also offers uncompromised Web browsing with Flash 10 and HTML 5. 

HTC Scribe Technology

Touch interaction lights up the HTC Flyer tablet experience, but it also offers a groundbreaking pen experience. With the new HTC Scribe Technology on the HTC Flyer tablet, people can rediscover the natural act of writing. HTC Scribe Technology introduces a wave of integrated digital ink innovations that make it easy and natural to take notes, sign contracts, draw pictures, or even write on a web page or photo.

HTC Scribe Technology on the HTC Flyer tablet transforms traditional note-taking into smart note-taking by integrating natural onscreen writing with thoughtful and integrated innovations. A feature called Timemark enables you to capture the audio of a meeting in line with your written notes, so tapping on a word in your notes instantly takes you to that exact place in time in the audio recording of the meeting. Notes are also integrated with the calendar so when there is an appointment reminder you are automatically prompted with an opportunity to begin a new note or in the case of recurring meetings, to continue where the last meeting left off.  In an industry first, the HTC Flyer tablet also features built-in synchronization with Evernote(TM), the world-leading notes application and service.

Streaming Mobile Movies with HTC Watch

The HTC Flyer tablet premieres HTC Watch, HTC's new video download service. The HTC Watch service enables low-cost on-demand progressive downloading of hundreds of High-Definition movies from major studios. The intuitive, natural design of the HTC Watch service makes it easy to find the latest movie and video content, while advanced technology on the back-end enables instant playback over the HTC Flyer tablet's high-speed wireless connection. 

Mobile Cloud Gaming with OnLive

HTC takes mobile gaming to an entirely new level by being the first mobile device in the world to integrate OnLive Inc.'s revolutionary cloud-based gaming service. OnLive is leading in the home gaming market by letting people play top video games on their televisions and computers without the need to buy expensive gaming hardware or software. When integrated fully, the OnLive service will enable customers to pipe the OnLive service through the HTC Flyer tablet's broadband wireless to their television sets, or let them play directly on the tablet. When integrated on the HTC Flyer tablet, people can play a variety of games, including hits like Assassin's Creed Brotherhood(TM), NBA 2K11 and Lego Harry Potter(TM).

Availability

HTC Flyer will be available to customers globally during Q2 2011.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.

HTC, the HTC logo, HTC Flyer, HTC Scribe, HTC Sense, and HTC Watch are the trademarks of HTC Corporation.  All other names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  HTC Corporation

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HTC Corporation

CONTACT: HTC Media Relations, +1-425-638-7000, htcpr@waggeneredstrom.com

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

HTC Unveils Two Social Phones With One-Touch Facebook® Access

HTC raises the bar for mobile social phones with HTC ChaCha(TM) and HTC Salsa(TM)

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress -- HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced two new phones built entirely to be social, combining the simplicity, ease-of-use and depth of HTC Sense(TM) with the power and connectivity of Facebook®.  As part of an extended portfolio of six new HTC Sense-based devices being unveiled at Mobile World Congress, HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa feature a dedicated Facebook® button for one-touch access to the key functions of the Facebook service that are integrated throughout the HTC Sense experience.

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"HTC has always understood that different people want different things and the new HTC ChaCha and Salsa offer special new ways to experience Facebook on a mobile device," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. "With more than 500 million active users worldwide, Facebook has become synonymous with the social web and we wanted to create the ultimate socially connected phones with mass market appeal." 

"We have worked closely with HTC for several years on bringing Facebook to their devices and HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa are the next stage," said Henri Moissinac, Head of Mobile Business for Facebook. "HTC has brought Facebook to these two new devices in an innovative way enabling people to connect and share easily whenever they want, wherever they are."

The Facebook button on HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa is context-aware, gently pulsing with light whenever there is an opportunity to share content or updates through Facebook. With a single press of the button, you can update your status, upload a photo, share a Website, post what song you are listening to, 'check in' to a location and more. For example, you can take a photograph of friends on your phone and upload it instantly to Facebook by simply pressing the button. Or let your friends know what song you're listening to by pressing the button while listening to music on the phone. The track is automatically identified and shared on Facebook.

The new devices feature Android Gingerbread 2.3.3, the latest version, and use the latest iteration of HTC Sense to integrate Facebook throughout the HTC Sense experience. When you make a phone call, the dialer screen displays your friend's latest status and photos, and even tells you if their birthday is approaching. The same updates are also displayed when you receive a call from a Facebook friend. You can also use your phone's existing contacts to help you connect with them on Facebook or personalize your handset further with a number of new, Facebook-branded widgets.

The HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa smartphones make it simple to stay in touch with your friends using Facebook Chat and Messages on your phone. Your Facebook messages and conversations are integrated within your phone and appear within your text and email inboxes alongside your regular conversations.

Stay connected with the smartphone for the Facebook generation - HTC ChaCha

The HTC ChaCha smartphone is designed to provide a seamless, social experience by enabling you to stay in touch with your friends anytime, anywhere. The unique tilt design shapes the display and physical QWERTY keyboard so it is easy to view and comfortable to type. Capture special moments in crisp, High-Definition detail or video chat with your friends using the dual cameras, including a 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus and LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. The ChaCha smartphone also brings the Internet to your fingertips with a 2.6-inch, 480 x 320 resolution landscape touch screen.

Your Facebook friends never felt closer - HTC Salsa

Boasting the same deep Facebook integration as the HTC ChaCha smartphone, the HTC Salsa smartphone provides a fast, high-performance smartphone experience. Capture the moment in high-resolution stills or video with the 5-megapixel camera and immediately share it with friends on the generous 3.4-inch, 480 x 320 resolution touch display. Upload your photos to Facebook at the touch of a button. For face-to-face conversations on the move, the VGA forward-facing camera enables high-quality video calling.

Availability

The HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa smartphones will be available to customers across major European and Asian markets during Q2 2011. In the United States, HTC plans to bring this unique user experience to market later this year exclusively with AT&T.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.

HTC, the HTC logo, HTC ChaCha, HTC Salsa, and HTC Sense are the trademarks of HTC Corporation.  All other names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

SOURCE  HTC Corporation

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HTC Corporation

CONTACT: HTC Media Relations, +1-425-638-7000, htcpr@waggeneredstrom.com

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

Orange Strengthens its Tablet Portfolio With Launch of the Orange Tablet

BARCELONA, February 15, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - 7" Android Tablet Available in Four Markets on Launch,
Broadening Choice in a Popular Product Category

    - Extends Orange's Tablet Portfolio and Supports Strategy to Give More
Customers Access to the Services They Love Across Different Price Points

    - Orange Tablet is Available to Customers in Spain, Romania, Poland and
Slovakia

    Orange today announced the launch of its own Orange-branded tablet. The
7" Android device available in four markets - Spain, Poland, Slovakia and
Romania - is lowering the entry level for tablet computing and broadening the
company's portfolio of tablet devices.

     (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110215/437446 )

    With a seven inch capacitive screen, Android 2.1 and 3G/Edge
connectivity, the Orange tablet offers portable, touch screen computing at a
competitive price. It joins Apple's iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab in
Orange's growing tablet portfolio.

    Yves Maitre, senior vice president, Group Devices & Mobile Multimedia for
Orange, said: "Tablet computing is an extremely popular and growing segment
of the consumer technology market and we want to offer our customers the best
possible choice of device to suit all budgets and requirements. By providing
the widest choice of seven and ten inch touchscreen tablets, Orange is
providing new ways to access the content and services our customers want. We
will continue to expand our tablet and smartphone portfolio throughout 2011."

    Each of the four markets has designed specific tariffs and bundles for
the Orange Tablet.

    About Orange: http://www.orange.com, http://www.francetelecom.com,
http://www.orange-business.com

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Source: Orange

Contacts: Vanessa Clarke, +44(0)7891056593, vanessa.clarke@orange-ftgroup.com

GSMA and Neustar to Work with Twitter for Real-time Mobile Communications Delivery

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 15, 2011,/PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA and Neustar, Inc., (NYSE: NSR), a leader in providing carriers and enterprises with solutions for sending calls, messages, and content across networks worldwide, today announced that they will work with Twitter, Inc. to ensure subscribers can reliably access their Twitter stream in real-time - even when they change mobile operators - by using the GSMA PathFinder Service.

"Neustar is proud to work with the GSMA and Twitter to ensure that people around the world are able to connect to their social life as it happens," said Steve Edwards, senior vice president, Carrier Services at Neustar. "Twitter is showing tremendous innovation and leadership by using Pathfinder as part of its reliable infrastructure for its network of users."

Mobile access to Twitter is exploding along with the rapid adoption of smart phones. Consequently, connecting subscribers seamlessly and reliably to their individual Twitter account becomes more complex as users switch operators and geographic regions. PathFinder, a GSMA-managed service operated by Neustar, is a global registry of IP addresses and phone numbers which provides global network operators as well as application providers, like Twitter, with the means to reach all their users irrespective of their choice of network or technology. Through PathFinder, subscribers can get more dependable connectivity.

"We are proud to help Twitter route tweets to its extensive community across network and country boundaries with accuracy and efficiency," said Adrian Dodd, Senior Director, Managed Services at the GSMA. "We are excited to see how PathFinder is being harnessed to extend mobile lifestyles, and working with Twitter demonstrates our ability to support communications delivered by an expanding range of innovative new businesses."

"We expect rapid growth in the mobile social networking user base to continue, as well as the amount of time that people spend on such activities - currently averaging 37 minutes a day," said Nick Holland, Senior Analyst, Yankee Group. "Consumers expect their services to move with them as they change network operators or handsets and services such as PathFinder are critical for enterprises creating brand loyalty through mobile social networking applications."   

About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of driving the growth of the mobile communications industry.

For more information, please visit Mobile World Live, the new online portal for the mobile communications industry, at http://www.mobileworldlive.com or the GSMA corporate website at http://www.gsmworld.com.

About Neustar, Inc.

Neustar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR) provides market-leading, innovative services that enable trusted communication across networks, applications, and enterprises around the world. To learn more about Neustar, visit http://www.neustar.biz.

SOURCE  GSMA

GSMA

CONTACT: GSMA Press Office, Press@gsm.org; or Allen Goldberg of Neustar, Inc., +1-571-434-5520, allen.goldberg@neustar.biz

Web Site: http://www.neustar.biz