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Oxygen8 Communications Acquires IDS in Australia as Part of Global Growth Strategy

SYDNEY, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Oxygen8's International Expansion Continues With Acquisition of One
of Australia's Largest Voice and Mobile Services Providers

    Oxygen8 Communications (http://www.oxygen8.com), the global mobile, voice
and billing specialist, continues its global expansion with the acquisition
of Information Dialling Services (IDS), one of the longest established
providers of voice and mobile services in Australia. The acquisition
strengthens Oxygen8's foothold in Australia and means that IDS customers such
as SonyBMG, Sydney Airport and Edge 96fm will benefit from working with a
global provider that has international market reach and depth of resource,
whilst still understanding the local variations in commercials, regulations
and technology that exist in the Australian market.

    Oxygen8 is continuing to expand its international business
activities, and its development as one of the global leaders in mobile, voice
and billing services has been boosted by acquisitions in the last 12 months
in the Caribbean, Africa and now in Australia.

    Shane Leahy, Group CEO of Oxygen8 Communications, says, "We are very
excited about the acquisition of IDS as the company is one of the longest
standing providers of voice and mobile services in Australia with a very well
established customer base. For IDS customers, they will now benefit from
working with a global business provider that has the infrastructure,
technical skills and depth of resource to take new products to market quickly
and easily, whilst still having the benefit of 'on-the-ground' local
knowledge and support."

    Oxygen8 Communications now has a developed network offering premium
domestic mobile and phone billing in over 110 countries - supported by
international billing covering 200 countries. With offices in the UK,
Ireland, Australia, USA, South Africa, Canada, Tanzania, Kenya and
Mozambique, and the Caribbean, the company has a true international presence.
Moving forward Oxygen8 is also planning further acquisitions and investments
to strengthen its position. Leahy concludes, "The Group will continue to
extend its geographical reach in 2011 with a number of acquisitions and
investments targeted especially in the first half of the year. We plan to
increase our staff, enhance our technology offering and broaden our coverage
in order to support ongoing business growth."

Source: Oxygen8 Communications

For further information, please contact: Nikki Miller/Kieran Kent, The itpr Partnership, t. +44(0)1932-57-88-00

NTT DATA and Intelligroup Step up SAP Leadership on a Global Level

Announce Launch of SAP Global One Team Initiative

TOKYO and PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT DATA, Tokyo, Japan and Intelligroup, Princeton, NJ announced today the launch of the SAP Global One Team Initiative. This Initiative fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among the various NTT DATA Group companies to maximize the value delivered to customers. For globally operating customers in particular, this will facilitate high quality SAP solutions. This will provide many benefits to our customers as Intelligroup will leverage Best Practices, Industry templates, and global locations of the other companies in the NTT DATA family.

The SAP Global One Team Initiative will ensure that we maximize the value delivered to our customers from our comprehensive SAP and overall IT capabilities: SAP Industry Solutions, Application Outsourcing, Global Roll-out Methodologies, Intellectual Property including Accelerators, Templates, and Tools, Hosting Services, and Infrastructure Management.

Customers' Challenges

Global companies face a myriad of challenges to gain competitive advantage and win in the market. Customer Relationships, Talent Management, complex Supply Chains, demand in Emerging markets, Enterprise Mobility, Social Media, Cost pressures, and the move to Cloud computing are topics uppermost in the minds of customers. Key to meeting these challenges is ensuring a unified information system that aligns business and technology, while optimizing the investment in information systems.  Our knowledge sharing with other Group companies will enable us to provide customers with solutions that help them address the above challenges.

The SAP Global One Team comprises:(as of February 2011)

    --  11 companies in the world
    --  Covering 29 countries
    --  5,000+ SAP consultants

The SAP Global One Team

    --  Business Formula (M) Sdn Bhd: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    --  Extend Technologies Group Holdings Pty Ltd: Brisbane, Australia
    --  JSOL Corporation: Tokyo, Japan
    --  Intelligroup, Inc: New Jersey, U.S.A.
    --  itelligence AG: Bielefeld, Germany
    --  Keane International, Inc: Massachusetts, U.S.A
    --  NTT DATA Corporation: Tokyo, Japan
    --  NTT DATA Asia Pacific Pte.Ltd: Singapore
    --  NTT DATA Solfis Corporation: Tokyo, Japan
    --  NTT DATA WAVE Corporation: Tokyo, Japan
    --  QUNIE Corporation: Tokyo, Japan

Task Forces Launched

In order to ensure that customers benefit from the synergies between various group companies, we have launched several dedicated task forces that will facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.

According to Vikram Gulati, President & CEO of Intelligroup, "By sharing knowledge, and collaborating with other Group companies, Intelligroup will leverage a much larger platform while retaining the flexibility and close relationships so important to customers.  This enhances our ability to innovate, collaborate, and exceed customer expectations as a result of better geographical presence, higher quality resources, greater industry knowledge, and shared experiences."

About Intelligroup

Intelligroup (http://www.intelligroup.com) is an enterprise applications systems integrator providing consulting, implementation, testing, application management, infrastructure management, and other IT services for global corporations. It possesses deep expertise and proprietary tools in industry-specific enterprise solutions and has been recognized by clients, partners and IT industry analysts for consistently exceeding expectations. Intelligroup is ranked as a 'Leader' on the 2010 Global Outsourcing 100® list by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP)®. Intelligroup's global service delivery model combines onsite teams and offshore development capabilities to deliver solutions that accelerate results, reduce costs and generate meaningful ROI for clients.  In July 2010, Intelligroup became an NTT DATA company.

About NTT DATA Corporation

NTT DATA is a quoted subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation ("NTT"). It offers a broad range of IT services including consulting, systems integration and IT outsourcing. NTT DATA recorded total revenues of approx. JPY 1.1 trillion for the year ended March 31, 2010, and has more than 50,594 employees as of Dec 31st. NTT DATA has taken various steps to develop its business on a global scale.

         For further information please visit:
             http://www.intelligroup.com/
        http://www.nttdata.co.jp/en/index.html
                   Marketing Contact
                       Pat Gray
                     646-810-7405
              marketing@intelligroup.com

SOURCE  Intelligroup, Inc.; NTT DATA Corporation

Intelligroup, Inc.; NTT DATA Corporation

CONTACT: Pat Gray, +1-646-810-7405, marketing@intelligroup.com

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

Global Graphics Wins New Contract With FUJI XEROX

Global Graphics' PDF Creator Incorporated into DocuWorks Document Management Software

CAMBRIDGE, England, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Global Graphics (http://www.globalgraphics.com/ ) (NYSE- Euronext: GLOG)
has won a new contract from Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. to supply a white label
version of its gDoc PDF creator for the DocuWorks document handling software.
DocuWorks has shipped to three million users in Japan and more than 350,000
users mostly in the Asia Pacific area. Global Graphics is a leading developer
of OEM and white label software used in printing and electronic document
solutions. Fuji Xerox is a 75-25 joint venture between FUJIFILM Holdings
Corporation and Xerox Corporation.

    Office workers use DocuWorks to manage documents created by different
applications and in different formats, including paper, by scanning them into
the DocuWorks format. By clicking on documents that are displayed as
thumbnails, users can view, bundle or unbundle them on a PC as easily as
handling paper documents on a desk. The PDF creator enables them to convert
their files into industry standard PDF for sharing or archiving.

    "We are very pleased with the collaboration and support we received from
Global Graphics on this project," says Tatsuya Miyashita, general manager,
Solution & Software Development Planning Solution Group of Fuji Xerox. "We
have a demanding release cycle and the DocuWorks PDF creator was required in
seven languages as well as 32 and 64 bit versions. Our engineers worked
closely with Global Graphics engineers to bring the project to completion in
only six months. That is an exceptional achievement."

    Yoshiyuki Hagiwara, Global Graphics' director of technology says "this
contract represents a continued strengthening of the relationship between
Global Graphics and Fuji Xerox which began in 2004. We are very pleased and
honored that Fuji Xerox has chosen to use our gDoc PDF Creator technology."

    Global Graphics supplied the PDF creator in Japanese, simplified and
traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, French and English on five Windows
platforms and won the contract from an existing supplier. Fuji Xerox chose to
partner with Global Graphics because they required high quality PDF
conversion and an improved level of technical support. They also needed to be
confident that their supplier would work with them to develop the
capabilities of the product such as expanding operating system support in
future versions.

    Global Graphics has been providing PDF editing technology to Fuji Xerox
since 2004, and provided the initial engineering expertise and consultancy
that allowed preview, display, zoom, annotate and search in the first
DocuWorks release. Last year Global Graphics extended its contract with Fuji
Xerox to license its PDF editor for the downloadable version of DocuWorks
aimed at small and medium sized businesses.

    About Global Graphics

    Global Graphics Software (http://www.globalgraphics.com/) is a leading
developer of OEM printing and electronic document software including
high-performance RIPs, PDF document, workflow and color solutions. Customers
partners include the world's leading vendors of digital pre-press systems,
large-format color printers, color proofing systems, copiers and printers for
the corporate and SOHO markets and software applications such as HP, Quark,
Kodak and Konica Minolta.

    About Fuji Xerox

    Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. is a 75-25 joint venture between FUJIFILM Holdings
Corporation (Japan) and Xerox Corporation (U.S.A.) that develops,
manufactures and markets world-class office and publishing equipment/systems,
digital color/monochrome multifunction devices, as well as document
management software, solutions and services in Japan and the Asia-Pacific
region. Fuji Xerox's focus on research and development has led to many
breakthroughs and a large number of patents, making it a global leader in
technology, which adds greater value and boosts its customers' productivity
and efficiency.

    Founded in 1962 with a headquarter in Tokyo, Japan, the Company employs
more than 40,000 people globally, and has more than 60 group companies
including domestic and overseas affiliates and sales subsidiaries.
http://www.fujixerox.com

    Trademarks

    Global Graphics, the smarter alternative, are trademarks of Global
Graphics Software Ltd. which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All
other brand and product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective owners.

   
    Contact:

    Jill Taylor, Global Graphics
    Tel: +44(0)1954-283074
    Email: jill.taylor@globalgraphics.com

Source: Global Graphics Software Ltd

Contact: Jill Taylor, Global Graphics, Tel: +44(0)1954-283074, Email: jill.taylor@globalgraphics.com

Indosat Selects Altobridge's Wireless Community Solution

KERRY TECHNOLOGY PARK, Ireland, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Altobridge lite-site(TM) - The Solution of Choice for Pan-Indonesian
Roll-out

    PT Indosat Tbk - the second largest mobile operator in Indonesia, has
selected Altobridge, a leading provider of mobile telecommunications
solutions, as its supplier of choice to bring mobile connectivity to remote
communities across Indonesia.

    Deployment of the Altobridge lite-sites(TM) is already underway amongst
previously unconnected communities in West Sulawesi. The low-cost,
solar-powered Altobridge solution will bring voice, SMS and mobile data
connectivity, for the first time, to communities and enterprises across
Indonesia.

    Steve Hobbs, Indosat Director and Chief Technology Officer, said,
"Bringing mobile connectivity to thousands of unconnected communities in
Indonesia is part of our vision to provide products and services, which
enhance the quality of life of the communities we operate in.

    "We chose the Altobridge lite-site(TM) because it enables us to optimize
our capital budget, while, operationally, it minimizes our backhaul costs
and, equally important, it is power efficient and ideally suited for solar."

    Aoife Sexton, President Remote Community Solutions at Altobridge, said,
"We specialize in delivering a low capital cost and low operational cost
wireless network solution for the world's unconnected communities and
enterprises. We are delighted to have been chosen by Indosat in this hugely
important growth economy."

    About Altobridge

    Altobridge wireless network solutions provide a lower capital and lower
operating cost option for the delivery of voice and mobile broadband
services, enabling mobile network operators to connect unconnected
communities and enterprises at minimum cost.

    Central to this lie a series of patented and patent-pending technologies,
namely: Data at the Edge(TM) (data optimization in wireless networks), Local
Connectivity(TM) (local voice switching) and Split Architecture(TM)
(transmission and power optimization), all of which - individually and
combined - drive down communications delivery costs for mobile network
operators, by reducing backhaul and power consumption costs.

    The Altobridge lite-site(TM) is designed to meet the needs of 100 to
1,500-size subscriber communities.

    Altobridge solutions are deployed and operational in over 20 countries
worldwide.

    The company is headquartered in Ireland and has four further bases in
Malaysia, Indonesia, China and the US, covering sales, R&D, customer support
and manufacturing.

Source: Altobridge Ltd

For further information, please contact: Annette Grealish, Marketing Manager, M: +353-87-936-6733, Email: agrealish@altobridge.com; or Tim Guest, Altobridge Corporate Communications, M: +44-7956-257069, Email: tguest@altobridge.com

just-food.com Launches Buyers' Guide to Food and Beverage Flavourings

BROMSGROVE, England, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- An all-new business information portal, dedicated to the global food and beverage flavourings industry, is to be launched by the publishers of just-food.com and just-drinks.com, Aroq Ltd.

Aimed at executives and decision-makers from food and beverage producers and manufacturers, the buyers' guide will offer a wealth of information on the global flavourings industry, to ensure that those involved in this progressive sector are kept up-to-date on all the latest developments.

Using Aroq's comprehensive network of journalists, analysts and contributors, the flavourings buyers' guide is a free-to-view service with the latest news, announcements, whitepapers, information guides, interviews and profiles, along with a complete company directory.

"Flavourings is consistently one of the most innovative sectors in the food industry," said Chris Brook-Carter, director of publishing at Aroq. "As a consequence, the flavourings sectors and the companies operating in them are amongst the fasted moving in our business.

"This hub delivers much-needed perspective from an industry level. Included on the hub will be a range of essential content covering key developments in flavourings, from new technology and innovation, to consumer trends and M&A. We aim to provide a unique, constantly updated platform for the sector."

Visitors to the flavourings buyers' guide will benefit from a range of services including the latest news and company announcements, whitepapers, information guides and a complete company directory. Visitors are also able to register to receive an email newsletter designed to provide the latest developments within this sector.

The launch of the buyers' guide is sponsored by leading players in the flavourings industry including Cargill, Dohler and Symrise. 

The flavourings buyers' guide is being launched on 9 February 2011. To be one of the first to view this new service, go to:

http://www.just-food.com/flavourings

SOURCE  just-food.com

just-food.com

CONTACT: Chris Boaz, chris.boaz@aroq.com, +44(0)1527 573 600

Web Site: http://www.just-food.com/flavourings

Bulbs.com to Offer New Philips EnduraLED(TM) LED Light Bulb

Leading Online Distributor of light bulbs and accessories adds full line of Philips new, energy-efficient LED light bulbs for residential and commercial use

WORCESTER, Mass., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulbs.com, one of the nation's largest Philips Lighting distributors, will now sell the latest lighting innovation from Philips - the EnduraLED 12 watt A-shape LED light bulb that is designed to replace most standard 60-watt incandescent light bulbs in virtually any application.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110209/NE45263 )

"LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting products are flooding the market daily," says Bulbs.com CEO Mike Connors.  "At Bulbs.com we sell only reliable, quality-tested products from reputable manufacturers like the EnduraLED line of retrofit light bulbs from Philips. We are recommending these bulbs to our customers because they contain no mercury, produce instant-on, even light and use considerably less energy when compared with other incandescent and halogen bulbs," says Connors. "And this new 12-watt A-shape bulb is a great alternative for common light bulbs you find throughout your home or business."

The Philips 12-watt LED bulb is a finalist for the L-Prize - a US Department of Energy sponsored competition designed to spur development of ultra-efficient solid-state lighting products to replace the common light bulb.  Additionally it was selected as the best LED replacement lamp of 2010 in the Lighting for Tomorrow competition.

"With so many different types of LED products in the market, it can be challenging to know which one to choose," says VP of Marketing Bryan Trainor.  Bulbs.com has specially trained their Lighting Specialists to help customers evaluate and select the right LED bulbs for their business or home. "LED bulbs are a great alternative to conventional bulbs, but depending on where they will be used you may need a bit of guidance," says Trainor. "Our staff is ready to help any customer make an easy switch to LED and to ensure they get the right light bulb every time."

Bulbs.com will offer the Philips A-style bulb, designed to save up to 80% in energy costs, for only $39.99 each.

About Bulbs.com

Bulbs.com, headquartered in Worcester, Mass., is a leading online incandescent, fluorescent and LED lighting supplier. Established in August 1999, Bulbs.com provides lighting products to a growing list of nearly 100,000 commercial customers operating 300,000 locations in the hospitality, retail, property-management, healthcare, manufacturing and municipal sectors.   For more information, visit http://www.bulbs.com.

SOURCE  Bulbs.com

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110209/NE45263
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Bulbs.com

CONTACT: Bryan Trainor, Bulbs.com, +1-508-425-2150, bryan.trainor@bulbs.com

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

Complete T&M Portfolio From Rohde & Schwarz Speeds Successful Rollouts of LTE-FDD and TD-LTE Networks

MUNICH, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     The first LTE-FDD and TD-LTE networks are being rolled out in Europe, the
USA and in Asia. These new wireless communications standards have extremely
high data rates - up to 100 Mbit/s - that allow high-speed mobile internet
access. Rohde & Schwarz offers the T&M equipment to ensure the rapid
deployment of LTE-FDD and TD-LTE. The company has a complete product
portfolio for developing and manufacturing chipsets, user equipment and
infrastructure as well as for network planning, setup and monitoring. Rohde &
Schwarz presents its solutions for LTE at the Mobile World Congress in
Barcelona (hall 1, booth 1D33).

    For detailed information, visit
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/ad/TD-LTEpressreleas/

    Press contacts:

    Europe (headquarters): Monika Roth, Phone: +49-89-4129-12232,
E-mail: press@rohde-schwarz.com

    North America: Chris Petrole, Phone: +1-410-910-7836, E-mail:
chris.petrole@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com

Source: Rohde & Schwarz

Press contacts: Europe (headquarters): Monika Roth, Phone: +49-89-4129-12232,
E-mail: press@rohde-schwarz.com; North America: Chris Petrole, Phone: +1-410-910-7836, E-mail: chris.petrole@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com

Slacker Radio Announces New Latin Stations

New Slacker Latin Stations Programmed By Industry Veterans and Latin Music Experts

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today announced the launch of four newly revamped Latin stations - Regional Mexican, Spanish Pop, Reggeaton/HipHop and Rock Alternativo programmed by Slacker's new expert Latin music DJs, Alex Cortez and Jackie Madrigal. The new programmers come to Slacker Radio with decades of radio and industry experience and an in-depth knowledge of the full spectrum of Latin music and Spanish-language radio. The newly updated Slacker Radio Latin stations are available for free on the web, on home entertainment devices and all leading smartphones.

Alex Cortez is an industry expert, with over 15 years of experience as a record executive and developer of radio stations. He currently serves as Executive of Radio Promotions for Warner Brothers Reprise Records. Alex programs the Hip Hop/Reggaeton and Rock Alternativo stations for Slacker Radio. Hip Hop/Reggaeton radio plays the latest and greatest in this Latin-influenced urban genre with music that includes reggaeton, bachata, hip-hop, pop, R&B and dance while Rock Alternativo covers a range of genres from today's Latin Alternative Rock.

"I'm not only a programmer on Slacker, I am also a fan," said Alex Cortez, Latin station programmer at Slacker Radio. "I truly love the music I program on my stations - both Rock/Alternativo and HipHop/Reggaeton. Artists write music to emotionally attach themselves to the fan, and Slacker is the perfect extension of the artist."

Jackie Madrigal is a Latin music and Spanish-language radio expert. In the past 10 years, she has served as Format Editor and Editor-in-Chief at two national music/radio industry publications: Radio & Records and Radio y Musica. She currently works with ERG Music and Lunchbox, as well as other industry related companies. Jackie is also a contributor to Cafe Magazine and other publications. Jackie programs the Regional Mexican and Spanish Pop stations on Slacker Radio. Regional Mexican showcases the hits of traditional Mexican Music featuring Norteno, Banda, Ranchera, Duranguense and other styles of Mexican music while Spanish Pop plays the hottest Latin Hit music from today's top Latin pop stars.

"I am beyond delighted to join Slacker, the best and most innovative online radio outlet for all formats, including Latin," said Jackie Madrigal, Latin programmer for Slacker Radio. "Music and radio have always been my passion, and I'm fortunate enough to have worked in the industry for over a decade. I'm very excited to bring my expertise in Latin radio and music to Slacker, and help give the listeners of our Spanish Pop and Regional Mexican stations an awesome listening experience."

The Slacker music experience includes the ability to create custom music stations based on a favorite song, artist or mix of artists, or listen to and personalize over 130 expert-programmed genre, seasonal and spotlight stations. With a music catalog that is over four times the leading competitor, Slacker gives listeners the ultimate music discovery resource by providing artist biographies and images as well as album reviews and art. In addition to skipping songs and marking songs as favorites, listeners can also ban songs and artists to create perfect custom radio stations. To get the free Slacker mobile application, simply direct your smartphone web browser to Slacker.com

About Slacker, Inc.

Slacker is the world's first Personal Radio company offering "Your Radio Everywhere." Slacker enables music lovers to play highly personalized music online at the Slacker web site or on the go with Slacker Personal Radio players and mobile phones. Slacker mobile applications are currently available for Windows Phone 7, Windows Mobile, Palm webOS, Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones. For more information visit http://www.Slacker.com/everywhere.

For regular Slacker updates follow us at http://www.Twitter.com/SlackerRadio, become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/SlackerRadio or visit http://www.Slacker.com.

Slacker and Slacker.com are registered trademarks of Slacker, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

    Media Contact:
    Anders Steele
    FortyThree, Inc.
    831.239.0960
    slacker@fortythreepr.com

SOURCE  Slacker, Inc.

Slacker, Inc.

CONTACT: Anders Steele of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-239-0960, slacker@fortythreepr.com

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

NADAguides Redesigns Classic Car, Powersports, Boat and RV Sections to Enhance and Streamline Vehicle Research for Consumers

New Features and Refined Search Process Boost Traffic and Make NADAguides the Ultimate One-Stop-Shop for Pricing and Information across Vehicle Categories

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights

    --  NADAguides, the most comprehensive vehicle data and information provider
        on the Internet today and already the most dominant and most relied upon
        resource for Classic Car, Motorcycle/Powersports, Boat and Recreation
        Vehicle (RV) pricing and valuation data, officially announces its newly
        designed sections on NADAguides.com and integration of tools and
        content.
    --  The site redesigns launched by NADAguides.com were based on intensive
        research and qualitative analysis of consumer shopping habits, valuation
        and related data relied upon to make confident transaction decisions.
        Furthermore, behavioral trends and the true nature of how consumers
        interact with each respective marketplace were the key elements for the
        finished design.
    --  As the largest vehicle pricing and information website, NADAguides
        provides more data for more vehicles across more categories than any
        other online vehicle shopping resource and the site section redesigns
        further enhance these offerings.
    --  Each site section now boasts an intuitive and streamlined navigation
        design, in-depth year, manufacturer and model notes, buying, insurance
        and ownership guides, shopping tools and added features such as social
        networking capabilities to help consumers connect with other consumers.
        These vehicle buying and selling tool enhancements make the research
        process on NADAguides.com even easier for consumers to find the vehicle
        information and pricing they need to make an informed purchasing
        decision.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110209/LA45229)

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100727/LA40047LOGO-d)

Key Quotes

    --  Troy Snyder, director of product development at NADAguides: "Our goal is
        to provide buyers, sellers and those simply researching classic cars,
        powersports vehicles, boats and RVs the resources they need  to make a
        confident transaction in a  simple, intuitive and fulfilling manner.
        Great time has been invested in understanding the unique research needs
        and behaviors of each one of the respective industries presented on
        NADAguides.com.  The data, content and tools have been designed to give
        the researching consumer what they seek most and efficiently.  The
        website is truly the most comprehensive of its kind. "

Section Overviews

    --  Classic Cars provides original MSRP and low/average/high retail pricing
        for classic, collectible, exotic and muscle cars and trucks dating back
        to 1926 representing the most comprehensive data offering of its kind
        available online.  The enhanced Classic Cars section allows consumers to
        easily find not only pricing, but buying and insurance guides,
        production numbers, local classic car clubs and resources specific to
        the collectible car market.  The newly designed Classic Car section saw
        January uniques up 9 percent year over year, and price reports increased
        11 percent for the same time period.
    --  Powersports/Motorcycles includes pricing and data for street, dirt and
        vintage motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, utility vehicles, personal
        watercraft, side cars and trailers dating back to 1905.  Additionally,
        consumers have the ability to compare powersports vehicles side-by-side
        with the newly designed Compare tool detailing pricing, pictures and
        specs.  Consumers can also view NADAguides' most popular comparisons
        across all powersports segments with a simple click.   The most
        comprehensive new pricing and used valuation powersports data available
        online is presented along with resources specifically tailored to
        in-market powersports consumers.  The newly designed Powersports section
        saw January uniques up 10 percent year over year, and price reports up
        26 percent for the same time period.
    --  Boats provides suggested list price, low retail and average retail
        pricing and information for power boats, sailboats, personal watercraft,
        outboard motors and trailers dating back to 1977 representing over 2,000
        manufacturers.  Boat searches can be conducted by manufacturer, model,
        year and boat type.  Enhanced options and features selections provide
        consumers with the ability to accurately obtain the proper value for the
        vehicle they are searching for as well as boat buying, towing and
        ownership guides.  The newly designed Boats section has experienced an
        increase of 31 percent in unique visitors and price reports are up 36
        percent since the beginning of the year.
    --  RVs provides consumers with data and pricing information for travel
        trailers/5th wheels, motorhomes, camping trailers, truck campers and
        park models dating back to 1977.  Enhancements such as manufacturer
        notes and model specific notes provide consumers with more in-depth
        information, allowing them to learn more and fully understand the values
        they are researching.  Buying guides, campground directories, towing
        tips and additional resources specific to RVing are also available.  The
        newly designed RV section has experienced an increase of 20 percent in
        unique visitors and price reports are up 22 percent since the beginning
        of the year.

About NADAguides

NADAguides (http://www.nadaguides.com) is the largest publisher of vehicle pricing and information for new and used cars, classic cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and manufactured homes. NADAguides offers in-depth shopping and research tools in addition to the most market-reflective pricing available. The company also produces software, raw data, web services, web-syndicated products and print guidebooks.

Resources

    --  NADAguides
    --  Classic Cars
    --  Motorcycles
    --  Boats
    --  RVs
    --  NADAguides on Twitter
    --  NADAguides on Facebook
    --  NADAguides on YouTube

Industries

    --  Automotive
    --  Classic car
    --  Powersports
    --  Motorcycle
    --  ATV
    --  Utility Vehicle
    --  Snowmobiles
    --  Personal watercraft
    --  Boat
    --  RVs

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CONTACT: for more information or for interviews, Andrea Lopez, of NADAguides, alopez@nadaguides.com, or media, JoLee Liepman, +1-213-438-8792, jliepman@golinharris.com, for NADAguides

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

AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Hanover Counties

New Cell Sites Upgraded as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the upgrade of more than 40 mobile broadband cell sites in Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Hanover Counties that will enhance coverage for area residents. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

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

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

    --  Chesterfield County: southern portion including Winterpock, Route 360
        and River Road near Lake Chesdin
    --  Hanover County: along I-64 towards Charlottesville and along I-95
        between Richmond and Washington D.C.
    --  Dinwiddie County: Along Route 460, I-85 and I-95 south of Petersburg

"Our goal is pretty simple: We want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song or video, or surf the Internet on your AT&T device," said Erika K. Thompson-Kemp, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Virginia and West Virginia. "As part of the Richmond community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."

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

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

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

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

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

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz  to discover more about our small business services.

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T, +1-973-775-1321, ellen.webner@att.com

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

AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Bergen, Passaic, Somerset, Morris and Monmouth Counties

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

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of six new mobile broadband cell sites in Mahwah, West Milford, Wayne, Bernards Township, Morristown, and Colts Neck that will enhance coverage for area residents. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected in our ultimate objective," said J. Michael Schweder, AT&T President New Jersey. "AT&T's ongoing investments in the state will help ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth in New Jersey."

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

    --  Mahwah: Macarthur Boulevard
    --  West Milford: Greenwood Lake
    --  Wayne: Jackson Avenue
    --  Bernards Twp: Mount Airy Road
    --  Bernardsville: Minebrook Road
    --  Morristown: West Hanover Avenue
    --  Colts Neck: Cedar Drive

"Our goal is pretty simple: We want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song or video, or surf the Internet on your AT&T device," said Tom DeVito vice president and general manager for AT&T in New Jersey and New York. "As part of the Garden State, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."

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

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

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

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

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

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Name: Ellen Webner of AT&T , +1-973-775-1321, ellen.webner@att.com

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

It seems that Wirefly spilled the beans on the network that the Sony Xperia Play will be on. I wonder, who will be buying this phone? It might be one of those jack of all trades, master of none, type of deals... Or it could be the greatest thing to happen to mobile gaming. Who knows... Actually, I do. Sony's history of past systems yields my thoughts to lean to the failure category. Remember Sony, once people buy the device, they own it!

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Verizon customers could have a tough choice to make. After all, the Xperia Play is no slouch when it comes to specs. The phone will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread installed right out of the box. A 4 inch LCD display weighs in with resolution at 480 x 854, and there is a front-facing camera. Of course, you can't forget that slide-sliding game controller that has game players excited.

Is Wirefly's intelligence correct? By Sunday evening, we should know. Sony Ericsson has had its troubles finding a carrier to subsidize its smartphones in the U.S., but because the Xperia Play is so unique, the joint-venture does have a good shot at getting a major U.S. carrier to sign on the dotted line.

Mobile World Congress is set for this weekend and that's when many new phones will be announced and released.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Play-to-launch-on-Verizon_id16559

Inherited Health and HealthCentral Collaborate to Expand Consumer Access to Family Health Information

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Inherited Health and HealthCentral (http://www.HealthCentral.com) announced today that they will collaborate to allow easy access to Inherited Health's information on over 500 inherited conditions and its online tool to collect, store and update family health history with other family members. 

According to a survey by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 96% of Americans consider knowledge of their family history to be 'very' or 'somewhat' important to their health, but only about 30% actively collect this critical information.

HealthCentral, whose mission is to empower millions of people to improve and take control of their health and well-being, will feature Inherited Health's information throughout HealthCentral.com and encourage consumers to use Inherited Health's Family Health History tool to learn about their chances to develop or pass on inherited conditions. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with an innovative leader in delivering family health information," says Christopher M. Schroeder, CEO of HealthCentral.  "Consumers seek each other on HealthCentral because they have very specific symptom or wellness goals.  We believe consumers want to learn more about genetic issues and tests that can help them and their doctors make decisions that will improve efficacy and outcomes.  The mere act of being willing to understand more about one's family history is a terrific predictor of a consumer who will be more engaged in making health decisions and committing to healthier choices."

"Family history is a powerful tool to help individuals and families take control of their health and plan for their future," says Lee Essner, CEO and co-founder of InheritedHealth.com. "A partnership with HealthCentral means that many more consumers will have the opportunity to start conversations about family history with their relatives and their doctors. We're very excited to work with a leader in online health information."

About Inherited Health

Inherited Health is an innovative online health resource that incorporates family social networking and disease risk assessment to facilitate life-saving conversations amongst families and their doctors.

Effectively the first social network that can save your life, Inherited Health offers a secure place to collect, store and update your family health history with other family members. Our proprietary risk analysis system uses entered health information to provide each family member with a personalized view of the hereditary diseases they are more likely to develop, pass down to their children, and most importantly, it suggests ways to prevent these diseases.

By providing individuals, their families, and their doctors with the ability to access and share this critical information, Inherited Health helps everyone in the family take a proactive step in managing their health.

About HealthCentral

HealthCentral (http://www.HealthCentral.com) empowers people to improve and take control of their health and well-being through more than 35 condition- and wellness-specific interactive health sites, including #1 HIV/AIDS site TheBody.com and healthy living resource Wellsphere.com. HealthCentral is venture backed by IAC/InteractiveCorp, Polaris Ventures, Sequoia Capital, The Carlyle Group and Allen & Company.

For more information, please visit: http://www.healthcentral.com and http://www.inheritedhealth.com.

SOURCE  HealthCentral

HealthCentral

CONTACT: Jordanna Joaquina, MS, CGC, Director of Genetics and Co-Founder, +1-310-895-3595, jordanna@inheritedhealth.com; or Jessica Lindberg, HealthCentral, +1-703-302-1075, jlindberg@healthcentral.com

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

AT&T Introduces Unlimited Calling to Any Mobile Number

New Feature Offers AT&T Wireless Customers Unlimited Calling to Any Mobile Number

DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Go ahead and dial up those digits -- no matter which wireless network you're calling. AT&T* today announced customers can enjoy unlimited mobile calling to any mobile number in America. Unlimited Mobile to Any Mobile is available to AT&T customers with an unlimited messaging plan and a qualifying voice plan**.

Beginning Thursday, Mobile to Any Mobile will be available to new and existing AT&T customers with a qualifying voice plan who subscribe to unlimited messaging plans. Existing customers with an unlimited messaging plan can activate Mobile to Any Mobile by visiting http://www.att.com/anymobile. The URL will be available beginning Thursday.

"Mobile to Any Mobile is an exciting offer that will keep our customers connected to the people they want to talk to, when they want to talk to them, without the hassle of watching minutes," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "We're giving customers more options and even better value. And when you include Rollover Minutes, a benefit available exclusively from AT&T that lets customers keep their unused minutes for all domestic calls, including to landline numbers, it's clear that AT&T offers the most flexibility in the industry."

Unlimited messaging is available for $20 per month on an individual plan and $30 per month for a FamilyTalk Plan, which allows for up to five lines.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.

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

**Mobile to Any Mobile Calling - Available only with select Nation and FamilyTalk plans. Direct calls made to & direct calls received from U.S. mobile numbers only. Rollover Minutes: Unused Anytime Mins expire after the 12th billing period. Night & Weekend & Mobile to Mobile mins do not roll over.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Sue McCain of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-1799, smccain@attnews.us

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

Or did they mean the bottom line? Nintendo doesn't like all these new and fun games coming out for mobile devices that give you the ability to time waste at any point. One of the problems of a Nintendo DS/i/XL/etc is that you need to carry it along with you. Most people have their phones with them already and they don't want to fire up a portable gaming console for a break that might last 5 minutes. In addition, most people don't want to pay more than $10 for a mobile game. I'll even go further and say that most people probably don't want to even pay for anything.

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With retail titles for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS expected in the $35 to $45 range, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime actually thinks it's cheap, $1 and $2 mobile games that are "one of the biggest risks today in our gaming industry."

Speaking to Geoff Keighley in the latest episode of GameTrailers TV, Fils-Aime contrasted "full-fledged" 3DS games like Steel Diver with a flood of cheap games on mobile devices like the iPhone that are "disposable from a consumer standpoint."

"Angry Birds is a great piece of experience," he said, "but that is one compared to thousands of other pieces of content that for one or two dollars I think create a mentality for the consumer that a piece of gaming content should only be $2."

Nintendo needs to get its head out from its rear-end. These indy companies make money because people like their product and it has reply value and word of mouth. Why is it that Nintendo's biggest games (on their consoles) are made by Nintendo, itself? Why is it that games are so expensive now for graphics updates? Seriously, we're entering another dark age of gaming thanks to the consoles. I hope Duke Nukem Forever brings PC gaming back to the forefront.

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IBM Helps Organizations Secure Mobile and Instrumented Devices - Smartphones, Meters and Beyond

New IBM Software, Services, Research and Technology Partners help Secure the Smarter Planet

ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new initiatives to extend security to the growing number of mobile and instrumented devices beyond an organization's own four walls, such as smartphones, ATMs, retail kiosks, traffic systems, meters, buildings and sensors.

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By 2015, it's estimated that there will be one trillion connected devices, many of which will be instrumented with real-time capabilities to respond quickly and accurately to the environment. While this intelligence provides great opportunities, it is also creating emerging security vulnerabilities that companies need to address. Businesses today are tasked with managing thousands of computing devices and ensuring they remain available, secure and at their proper configurations according to policies and requirements.  As the risks associated with securing these endpoints grows more complex, the cost of managing and securing them is escalating rapidly.  IDC expects that the endpoint security market will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 8.3% and reach nearly $10 billion in 2014.(1)

Today, IBM is unveiling new research projects, software, and services partnerships to help organizations better manage the security of their increasingly intelligent, interconnected and intelligent infrastructures.  Highlights include:

    --  New endpoint management software to secure PCs, laptops and
        point-of-sale devices such as ATMs and retail kiosks;
    --  Investments in R&D to secure mobile smartphones such as Android-based
        devices, and smart meters; and
    --  New joint work with Juniper Networks to deliver security services for
        mobile devices.

"From electrical grids to mobile devices, transportation systems and buildings, the proliferation of these intelligent systems is creating new security loopholes that businesses need to address," said Steve Robinson, general manager, IBM Security Solutions. "On today's smarter planet, everything is an endpoint, and must be managed and secured like any other critical business asset."

Computing endpoints are proliferating daily to include sensors, water systems, mobile devices, cars, electric grids, transportation systems and cities. As corporate infrastructures continue to interact with these endpoints, which reside outside of their organization, the demand for greater security controls is growing.

Protecting Endpoints throughout the Enterprise

IBM today is announcing Tivoli Endpoint Manager, a new offering that integrates the assets acquired with BigFix into the IBM portfolio. The software extends IBM's capabilities to manage the security and compliance of servers, desktops, roaming laptops, and point-of-sale devices, such as ATMs and self-service kiosks.

The new offering combines endpoint and security management into a single solution and enables organizations to see and manage physical and virtual endpoints. Now, clients can better secure and manage their IT assets and gain visibility, control and automation into their most time-intensive IT tasks, such as asset inventory and patch management.  Tivoli Endpoint Manager can be deployed in days for any network size or configuration and can identify which devices are not in compliance with corporate IT policies and recommend security fixes and timely software updates to 500,000 machines in a matter of minutes. The new software can also display all of an organization's virtual and physical assets in a single view to help locate, manage and protect these systems.

Protecting Mobile Devices

While the influx of personal mobile devices on corporate networks is bringing convenience and efficiency to many employees and companies, it can also raise concerns for organizations as they struggle to manage the security risks associated with these new devices accessing their networks. To enable clients to more securely manage their mobile workforce:

    --  IBM Security Services and Business Partner, Juniper Networks, are
        delivering joint security services for mobile devices for leading
        platforms such as Apple iOS, Android, Symbian, Blackberry OS and Windows
        through the Juniper Networks Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite. This
        fully managed service goes beyond securing mobile devices, and also
        integrates policy-based enforcement that prevents these smartphones from
        accessing key corporate resources unless required security policies and
        applications are in place.  The service is designed to use IBM's
        worldwide managed security services capability along with critical
        mobile security management technology from Juniper to optimize a
        client's security operations in order to maintain compliance and secure
        information assets from Internet attacks, often at a fraction of
        in-house security resources and regardless of device type or vendor.

    --  IBM researchers and developers are also prototyping new technologies to
        seamlessly manage security and compliance challenges involving mobile
        smart phones, such as Android-based devices. Using a single management
        platform, organizations will be able to extend management across any
        mobile device on their network.   With the ability to install in
        minutes, customers will quickly be able to remotely set policies,
        monitor employees devices to identify potential data compromise and wipe
        data off the devices if they are lost or stolen.

Protecting Instrumented Endpoints -- Smart Meters

In another R&D project, IBM researchers are also identifying ways to help customers secure instrumented endpoints for smart electrical meters. By 2015, it is expected that more than 300 million smart meters will be deployed worldwide.(2)   While smart meters have great potential for cost-savings and efficiency, their ability to sense and interact with other devices can also cause them to be vulnerable to security breaches if not managed correctly. Through this new project, IBM is now able to demonstrate for clients how software can be used to manage and secure a meter remotely, while helping to ensure they are also tamper proof.

IBM Security Solutions

IBM Security Solutions include an extensive portfolio of hardware, software solutions, professional and managed services offerings covering the spectrum of IT and business security risks. This includes: people and identity, data and information, application and process, network, server and endpoint and physical infrastructure. IBM Security Solutions empower clients to innovate and operate their businesses on highly secure infrastructure platforms.

Following the acquisitions of Watchfire, Ounce Labs, Telelogic, and BigFix, IBM continues to grow its portfolio of capabilities designed to strengthen the security of smarter devices. With more than 40-years of security development and innovation, IBM is the only company with the breadth and depth of research, products, services, consulting and global business partners to deliver end-to-end security.  IBM has nine worldwide research labs innovating security technology and nine security operations centers around the world to help global clients maintain the appropriate security posture.

For more information on IBM Security Solutions, visit: http://www.ibm.com/security and http://www.ibm.com/press/security.

    (1) "Worldwide Endpoint Security 2010-2014 Forecast and 2009 Vendor
     Shares. IDC #225759" IDC, November 2010.
    (2) "Smart Metering 2010." Berg Insight. August 2010.

    Contact
    Faye Abloeser
    IBM Media Relations
    908-770-0762
    abloeser@us.ibm.com

    Darcy Hansen
    IBM Media Relations
    917-472-3692
    hansenda@us.ibm.com

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

Kudzu.com Sends Must-Do Home Improvement Advice to Your Inbox

New Weekly Newsletter Helps Homeowners Take Control of Their Homes and Lives

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The home experts at Kudzu.com are making home improvement as easy as one-two-three with the site's new weekly email titled Must-Do 52.

The newsletter shares three vital tasks each week that are intended to enhance home values and help homeowners keep their homes in tip-top shape and free from costly repairs all 52 weeks of the year. Every issue of Must-Do 52 includes one interior, one exterior and one landscaping project or tip.

"Must-Do 52 takes the guess work out of home maintenance and provides practical advice that helps homeowners save money, reinvest in their homes, and ultimately increase their homes' values," said Rhonda Hills, Kudzu.com vice president and chief marketing offer.  "At Kudzu.com, we primarily serve the 'don't-do-it-yourselfer' and understand that homeowners often don't know where to start or who to call to help solve their home-related problems. The goal for our new newsletter is to create a more informed homeowner and one that that is less intimidated about making home improvements."

Must-Do 52 pairs home improvement advice with interesting facts and helpful hints in a quick-to-read, easy-to-understand format. The newsletter's weekly projects are supported at http://www.kudzu.com by in-depth advice columns, educational videos and home contractor recommendations from homeowners in every major U.S. market. Must-Do 52 is free and can be received by completing the registration form at http://www.kudzu.com/mustdo52.

Performing regular home maintenance is imperative to keeping a pristine home and maximizing home values. In many cases, simple maintenance projects can help homeowners save money by catching problems before they become severe and can even help prevent some issues altogether. Many home improvement problems are too complicated or dangerous for homeowners to complete themselves. To find a list of local home service providers who can help, visit http://www.kudzu.com.

About Kudzu

Kudzu.com helps consumers choose the best service providers for their home and family and gives businesses the tools to drive "word of mouth" online. Launched in 2005, Kudzu.com currently features 12 million businesses, 4 million consumer ratings and reviews, and 27,500 active money-saving deals for homeowners in every major U.S. city. Kudzu.com reviews and business profiles are distributed on more than 100 major TV, radio and newspaper websites, as well as Cox.net the home page for Cox High Speed Internet customers. Kudzu is owned and operated by Cox Search Inc., a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company. Cox's businesses include Cox Communications, Manheim, AutoTrader.com and Cox Media Group. For more information, please visit Kudzu.com.

SOURCE  Kudzu.com

Kudzu.com

CONTACT: Clint Briscoe of Kudzu.com, +1-678-645-0624, clint.briscoe@coxinc.com

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

AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Nassau County

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

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of three new mobile broadband cell sites in Levittown, Old Westbury and Merrick that will enhance coverage for area residents. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected in our ultimate objective," said Hal Lenox, president, AT&T New York . "AT&T's ongoing investments on Long Island will help ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth."

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

    --  Levittown: Wantagh State Pkwy and N. Newbridge Road
    --  Old Westbury: Route 25
    --  Merrick: Merrick Avenue

"Our goal is pretty simple: We want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song or video, or surf the Internet on your AT&T device," said Tom DeVito vice president and general manager for AT&T in New York and New Jersey.  "As part of the Nassau County community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."

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

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

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

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

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

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T , +1-973-775-1321, ellen.webner@att.com

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

Barneys New York Announces Launch of The Window: A Luxury Lifestyle Site on Barneys.com

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Barneys New York announces the launch of The Window, an editorial site infused with luxury, wit, and style that will live on Barneys.com.  The Window gives the viewer a unique and expertly cultivated view into the worlds of luxury, culture, beauty and the people behind the most celebrated design houses, through interactive features and exclusive content.

Found at barneys.com/thewindow, it features original material including news items, designer profiles, exclusive Q&As, and contributions from some of the fashion industry's most celebrated personalities. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to speak directly with Amanda Brooks; the recently appointed Women's Fashion Director.

The Window will offer three regular weekly columns: The Pedestal, On the Fly and The Big Bang.  Each will be written by a dedicated team of style writers and trend setters.  The Pedestal will examine Barneys-related special and exclusive product. On the Fly will feature catch-ups with cultural figures and people of interest. The Big Bang will share amusing and inspiring stories from designers about how their careers were launched, beginning with Theory Creative Director Olivier Theyskens.  Additional launch content will include a charming feature by Simon Doonan, Creative Ambassador-At-Large, about his long standing relationship with Alber Elbaz of Lanvin, an On the Fly interview with Barneys New York CEO Mark Lee, profile of Carven designer Guillaume Henry and an interview with legendary photographer and Spring 2011 "Backstage" campaign contributor William Klein, and more.

The Window was developed by Barneys New York in conjunction with Group SJR, a digital, media, design, and market research firm.  It will be edited by Lesley M. M. Blume, a contributing style editor at The Huffington Post, whose work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Slate, and The Daily Beast among others.

About Barneys

BARNEYS NEW YORK (Barneys) is a luxury specialty retailer with flagship stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, Dallas, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Scottsdale. Founded as a men's retailer in 1923 in downtown Manhattan it turned into an international arbiter of high style for both women and men in the 1970s and became renowned for discovering and developing new and innovative design talent. Barneys is famous for selling the most intriguing edit from the world's top designers including women's and men's ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and gifts for the home. Barneys' signature sense of humor and style is manifested in its creative advertising campaigns, original holiday themes, and celebrated window displays. Barneys' innovative and CO-OP, a mecca for young and emerging designers, was launched in 1985 and has since expanded into a freestanding store concept. Barneys operates more than a dozen CO-OP stores in eight states across the U.S. For more information about Barneys New York please visit http://www.Barneys.com.

SOURCE  Barneys New York

Barneys New York

CONTACT: Beth Orr, Barneys New York, +1-212-450-8699, bethorr@barneys.com

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

Medical Books on iPad Enhance Learning

McGraw-Hill and Inkling partner to provide students with interactive learning

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New technology and digitally-based curricula are transforming medical education.  Students demand more innovative and dynamic ways to access information and study on the go.  Responding to this shift, and continuing its commitment to deliver next-generation learning content to mobile platforms, McGraw-Hill today announced the immediate availability of the industry-leading anatomy and physiology title, Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 23rd Edition for iPad.

Medical school students and faculty can access the complete textbook along with interactive content including integrated assessment, high-resolution illustrations, digital media, and more, especially designed for the iPad's dynamic display.  See how the iPad brings the material to life at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v8P1HqI5Xw .

The iPad version of the title is available through Inkling, an interactive content platform for iPad.  Inkling is a free download from the iTunes Store, and a free chapter of Ganong's is available immediately for download inside the iPad app.

"The iPad edition of Ganong's for Inkling enhances the study of anatomy and physiology," said Philip Ruppel, President of McGraw-Hill Professional. "The integration of media, the rich interactivity of content, and the ease of use combine to make it an essential learning tool for students and practitioners alike."

Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology for iPad includes:

    --  Over 100 anatomical diagrams with "test yourself" mode
    --  More than 600 high-resolution images and illustrations
    --  Interactive USMLE-style quizzes with feedback and hints
    --  Integrated animations and videos
    --  Interactive 3-D molecules
    --  Powerful cross-title search
    --  Shared notes and highlights

This edition is available from Inkling for $64.99. Ganong's is also available for purchase by the chapter, so students need only pay for what they need when they need it. Each chapter is available for just $1.99.

"Ganong's is the first medical title for Inkling, and it's one of the most compelling interactive learning experiences on the iPad so far," said Matt MacInnis, founder and CEO of Inkling. "It's clearly the best way to study medical physiology."

About Inkling

Inkling makes the world's leading platform for interactive learning content on iPad. The company's iPad app is a free download from the iTunes Store, with free chapters of all titles available for download inside the app.

About McGraw-Hill Professional

McGraw-Hill Professional is a leading global provider of print and electronic content and services for the medical, technical, and business communities. Its offerings include reference and certification books for all professional and educational disciplines and online solutions on medical and health, engineering, business, and scientific topics. For more information, visit http://www.mhprofessional.com/.

McGraw-Hill Professional is a unit of McGraw-Hill Education. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com.

SOURCE  McGraw-Hill Professional

McGraw-Hill Professional

CONTACT: Lydia Rinaldi, +1-212-512-3600, lydia_rinaldi@mcgraw-hill.com, or Lauren Struck, +1-415-975-4423, lauren@inkling.com

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

AutoTrader.com Enables Dealers to Highlight Affordability with New Promote By Payment and Automated OEM Specials

New Solutions Provide Highly Visible Way for Dealers to Advertise Monthly Payment Options and Include OEM Specials in Online Listings.

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com is making it easier for dealers to speak the language of affordability with two new solutions being released nationwide today: Promote by Payment and Automated OEM Specials. Promote by Payment is designed to make monthly lease and purchase payment options more visible in dealers' listings, and Automated OEM Specials streamlines the process of incorporating incentives and rebates offered by OEMs into online listings. 

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110209/CL42958 )

According to the most recent Shopper Segmentation Study conducted by AutoTrader.com, over 80% of in-market shoppers find it important to stay within a set budget when shopping for a vehicle.  These two new solutions will help dealerships better merchandise their vehicles based on cost, thereby attracting more qualified buyers.

"Affordability is the entry point for most serious car shoppers," said AutoTrader.com President and CEO, Chip Perry.  "No matter how perfectly a car may suit their needs, the decision to purchase comes down to whether they can make the payments.  AutoTrader.com provides numerous tools to help shoppers determine a realistic car budget, and we are now providing easy and highly visible ways for dealers to advertise cars based on the monthly cost.  With these tools, shoppers can know at a glance if the cars they want will fit their budgets, and dealers can attract shoppers that are one step closer to signing on the dotted line."

Promote by Payment is a multifaceted tool that enables dealers to define up to six monthly payment options -- for leasing and for purchasing.  This information will appear on the search results page and the vehicle details page for new and used cars listed on AutoTrader.com.  On the search results page, a horizontal strip will appear at the bottom of the listing that highlights the best overall offer, the best lease payment and the best monthly purchase payment. On the vehicle details page, the best offer will be highlighted at the top, and up to six other offers will appear in a special section below the multimedia viewer.

The Automated OEM Specials feature offers dealers a faster and easier process to get OEM rebates and incentives to appear in their listings.  Dealers who utilize this solution will automatically receive a daily feed of relevant specials, and they can select which ones to apply to their online inventory listings with just a few clicks.

"The importance of advertising incentives and rebates offered by OEMs cannot be overlooked -- especially with today's automotive landscape where the dearth of used car inventory has resulted in higher prices for pre-owned cars," Perry continued.  "For some models, a new vehicle with an attractive rebate and financing offer may be a better deal than a similar one that is a couple of years old. Giving dealers an easy and effective way to incorporate this information into their online listings enables them to entice shoppers who may be sitting on the fence between buying a new or used car."

About AutoTrader.com

Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com, created in 1997, is the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location millions of new cars, used cars and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private sellers and is a leading online resource for auto dealers, individuals and manufacturers to advertise and market their vehicles to in-market shoppers. The company also provides a robust suite of software tools for dealers and manufacturers to help them manage and market their vehicle inventory and display advertising on the Internet. AutoTrader.com continues to grow key business metrics, including revenue, profitability and site traffic. Today, AutoTrader.com attracts more than 15 million unique monthly visitors who utilize the site to review descriptions, photos and videos of vehicles for sale; research and compare vehicles; review pricing and specials; and read auto-related content like buying and selling tips and editorial coverage of major auto shows and automotive trends. AutoTrader.com operates two other auto marketing brands, AutoTraderClassics.com and AutoTraderLatino.com. AutoTrader.com also owns used vehicle management software company vAuto, Kelley Blue Book (Kbb.com) and HomeNet Automotive, a leading provider of online inventory management and merchandising solutions for the automotive retail industry.  AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit http://www.autotrader.com.

SOURCE  AutoTrader.com

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AutoTrader.com

CONTACT: Julie Shipp, +1-404-568-7914 (ph), +1-404-558-7837 (cell), julie.shipp@autotrader.com

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

War Rock Celebrates Its 4th Year With 'Login and Win' Contest With Alienware

GamersFirst's Hit FPS celebrates its anniversary with Valentine's Day love

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- War Rock, a premier FPS title of GamersFirst (http://www.gamersfirst.com), celebrates its 4-year anniversary, launching a new game mode:  Hero Mode. In addition, Alienware has sponsored the Login and Win contest for a chance to win Alienware's MX15 Laptop.

Hero Mode puts players in 4 vs. 4 team combat, one player from each team chosen at random to become the hero. Playable only in the new Biolab map, heroes can unlock a wealth of abilities including temporary invincibility, increased movement speed, exposing enemies on the minimap and team health regeneration. Once a hero is killed a new hero is chosen.

GamersFirst is also giving away a special promo code to receive a MP5K for 3 days. Players need to enter HappyBday to receive their free gift.

In addition to celebrating its anniversary, War Rock will be hosting a number of special holiday inventory additions, in-game events and new items including:

Valentine's Day LuckyShot

LuckyShot (launched in December) is a game of chance offering players the opportunity to win certain guns and items in-game. For the holiday LuckyShot will offer a chance for players to win

    --  4 new pink weapons
        --  AIAW, RPG-7, K1, M16A4

In-game Events

    --  Pink Gun Kill event -- win your gun in LuckyShot and get a better chance
        to win either a Scope or Silenced Famas G2.

(This Pink Gun Kill event is playable in any game mode except Zombie Mode)

New Items

    --  Medic Valentine's Day box giving 50% health regeneration
    --  20 new country Famas guns, including Australia, Belgium, Estonia,
        Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia,
        Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Finland, Israel, Norway, Romania, Sweden,
        Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.
    --  Special Gold Famas

For the 'Login and Win Event', players need to login to http://www.Gamersfirst.com/warrockbetween 2/9/2011 and 2/23/2011 for a chance to win.

Follow all the in-game events surrounding War Rock's birthday and Valentine's Day promotions at the following links:

Community Website - http://www.gamersfirst.com/WarRock

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/WarRock

Twitter - @WarRock

About GamersFirst

GamersFirst is the leading Free2Play® MMO game publisher in the Western hemisphere. GamersFirst.com serves more than 30 million players in over 160 countries with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. GamersFirst.com features the hit MMOG's Hukumdar Online, Knight Online, Sword2, War Rock and 9Dragons and the future hits APB: Reloaded, MKZ, Victory and Taikodom: Living Universe. Read more about the company and its games at http://www.GamersFirst.com.

SOURCE  GamersFirst

GamersFirst

CONTACT: GamersFirst PR, Ronjini Mukhopadhyay, +1-949-870-3138, pr@gamersfirst.com

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

Systems America Has Entered Into an Agreement to Enhance Hiringspace.com Website

SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems America, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SYAI) announced that they have entered into a relationship with Hiringspace.com to enhance their website and add additional features to assist jobseekers to find their perfect next job. Hiringspace.com is a free website for job seekers to post their resumes and for employers to search for candidates. Hiringspace.com has social network building features that encourage and support users in building a network of contacts.

Adesh Tyagi, President and CEO of Systems America, Inc. states, "We are very excited about this partnership and opportunity to help Hiringspace.com enhance their site and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship."

About Systems America

Systems America is a premier provider of diversified cloud computing and information technology outsourcing solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. We are ranked one of the fastest growing companies with multiple locations around the world. It began when a group of extraordinary operations and information technology professionals formed a company dedicated to fulfilling client needs. From a single financial industry client, Systems America expanded into the energy, financial, government, healthcare, retail, and travel industries. Today, Systems America delivers superior business process outsourcing, information technology outsourcing, and systems and integration services to hundreds of clients worldwide. Building on a core competency of efficient technology infrastructure outsourcing, the company, headquartered in San Ramon, California, United States now supports operations in nearly 20 countries. For additional information about Systems America, please visit http://www.systemsamerica.com.

About Hiringspace.com

Located in Pleasanton, CA, Hiringspace.com was founded by two entrepreneurs with a vision of providing the best job search website at the lowest possible cost - Free. Hiringspace is dedicated to connecting jobseekers, employers and recruiters while providing a free service to the professional community. Hiringspace uses a single level-networking platform, which creates faster, more reliable connections and a faster response time. Hiringspace also gives power to the user by allowing each individual to decide when and who to connect with. This direct connection between the employer and jobseeker is really what makes Hiringspace unique. Hiringspace makes it easy to connect with potential employees, search for jobs and connect with industry leaders. http://www.hiringspace.com

Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In this context, forward-looking statements may address the Company's expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "will," and other terms with similar meaning. These forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Although the Company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can provide no assurances that these assumptions will prove to be correct. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements, risks, and uncertainties, and by reference to the underlying assumptions.

SOURCE  Systems America, Inc.

Systems America, Inc.

CONTACT: Jan Schieberl, Corporate Communications, Systems America, Inc., +1-925-226-2460

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

Ektron and Baynote Partner to Deliver Adaptive Web Experiences

Companies' integrated marketing optimization solution provides website experiences that are unique, personalized and relevant to visitors

NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ektron, a web content management, social software and marketing optimization solutions provider and Baynote, an innovator in adaptive web solutions, today announced a technology partnership that deepens the integration between the two platforms and will provide their joint customers with the ability to deliver uniquely personalized website experiences for visitors.

"Companies across all verticals and geographies are looking to deliver more business value from their online presence," said Mick MacComascaigh, research director at Gartner.  "Next-generation web content management systems must evolve to become context-aware, delivering highly targeted and personal content based on real-time visitor intent."

"As a joint customer, we see the value of combining Ektron with the Baynote Collective Intelligence Platform," said Andres Sadler, senior vice president of Corporate Strategy, Wolters Kluwer.  "Ektron provides us with an enterprise-class web content management system while Baynote lets us adapt the web experience by understanding exactly what customers need.  By combining these previously separate technologies, Wolters Kluwer is able to better service our customers who rely on our websites to manage their businesses more effectively."

With Ektron and Baynote combined, marketers can have the best of both worlds in content targeting - both associative and adaptive personalization. Ektron associative content targeting lets marketers establish a set of business rules to establish what content should be displayed based upon information gleaned from the visitor's search criteria, geographic location, source traffic and other factors. For example, different content would be displayed dependent on whether the visitor arrived through a search link, or came from another site.  Baynote adaptive personalization extends targeting even further where the site itself adapts content based on visitor behavior. The two technologies combined provide a unequalled complementary marketing optimization solution.

"Two innovative companies in personalization and digital marketing optimization are now offering customers an even stronger solution in acquiring site visitors and increasing user engagement and conversion," said Patrick Finn, Baynote vice president of alliances. "Baynote and Ektron together provide a standard in marketing optimization that no single vendor solution can provide today."

"The Baynote Collective Intelligence Platform, integrated with Ektron, makes it extraordinarily easy for our customers to drive maximum conversions and build satisfaction and loyalty with their website visitors," said Savas Gunduz, Ektron vice president of strategic alliances.

About Baynote

Baynote provides personalization and digital marketing optimization solutions that power the adaptive web, an emerging standard in customer experience that is always personal, relevant and convenient. By observing engagement patterns among like-minded individuals to understand user intent, the Baynote Adaptive Web Suite(TM) automatically optimizes and adapts the online experience, leading to increased conversions, revenue and loyalty. Baynote's customers include: AT&T, CA Technologies, Dell, Expedia, Intuit, Fox, Urban Outfitters and VEVO. The company is based in San Jose, Calif. with additional offices in the U.K. and Germany. For more information, please visit http://www.baynote.com.

About Ektron

By integrating web content management (WCM), marketing optimization and social software, Ektron's software and solutions improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth and build customer loyalty. Ektron empowers marketers to create, publish and optimize web content that engages, converts and retains customers. Developers benefit from Ektron's extensibility and commitment to the Microsoft .NET framework. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, with offices in Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom, Ektron has more than 8,000 customers worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Diageo, Home Depot, International Chamber of Commerce,  Kodak, Microsoft, NASDAQ, National Health Services UK, Saint-Gobain, The Law Society, and the University of Notre Dame. For more information, please visit http://www.ektron.com, http://www.ektron.co.uk or http://www.ektron.com.au.

SOURCE  Ektron

Ektron

CONTACT: Eric Darbe, +1-603-816-2052, eric.darbe@ektron.com; or Kyla Ruane, +1-978-474-1900, ektron@pancomm.com

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

The Cram Group Announces ProjectXnet Cloud Hosting Services for Prolog 8

Solution facilitates single point administration and collaboration with industry leading applications

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cram Group, a Microsoft Gold Certified & Meridian Systems Gold Consulting and Development Partner, announces general availability of ProjectXnet Cloud Hosting Services for Prolog 8.  Several ENR top 400 customers have already embraced the new hosted service offering.

Some of the key features of this cloud offering includes The Cram Group's Enterprise Administration, Branding, Application Provisioning & Single Sign On (SSO) technologies.  When combined with other centralized applications, features such as SSO results in a rapid, reliable deployment that is supported with a single source of responsibility and security.

"Since 2001 our hosted offerings have evolved into the most flexible cloud platform for the construction industry.  Products like Prolog 8 enable us to showcase our service flexibility and value to our customers.  Our background in consulting and technology services led by professionals from the construction industry puts us in a unique position to offer leading solutions based on understanding core needs of the Architecture Engineering & Construction (AEC) Industry," says Justin Murphy, Business Development Manager, The Cram Group.

Prolog 8, including Prolog Manager and Prolog Converge, permits applications and people to securely connect and share construction project information over the Internet.  Based on Service Oriented Architectures and XML technology, Prolog 8 allows integration of enterprise applications, and role-based applications such as Office Business Applications (OBAs) that connect to a centralized Prolog database.  Companies with disbursed teams and collaborative partners can benefit.

About ProjectXnet Hosting Services for the AEC Industry

ProjectXnet is The Cram Group's award winning cloud hosting service focused on the management and support of turnkey solutions for the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry.   Solutions are available in SaaS, and Traditional Licensing Models. http://www.projectxnet.com

About The Cram Group

Since 2001, The Cram Group is a leading Consulting, Hosting, and Development services provider focused on the construction industry.  Core offerings include ProjectXnet as well as  Prolog Manager and Document Locator Consulting, Implementation, Training and Support services, available through the New York City office or nationwide Certified Partner Network.  For more information, call 212-505-0381, or visit http://www.thecramgroup.com.

SOURCE  The Cram Group

The Cram Group

CONTACT: The Cram Group, +1-212-505-0381

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

Experience Real World Horror Game With Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary for iPhone

First Game to Combine Vision-based Augmented Reality, User-Generated Content and Geo-Social Elements; Now Available in the Apple App Store

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Augmented Reality (AR) gaming company Ogmento Inc. today announced the release of Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary, a geo-location based, augmented reality role-playing game, now available for free in the Apple App Store for the iPhone. Published by Ogmento under license from Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary creates a new way for players to interact with their environment, where the world is the new game board and favorite neighborhood locations - coffee shops, grocery stores, parks - become integral elements in the game to transform a player's daily routine into a riveting experience.

The launch of this game marks several milestones in mobile gaming:

    --  The first augmented reality game of its kind to use Ogmento's
        patent-pending technology that engages with user-generated content. It
        allows users to draw out game play elements on paper that come into life
        in the game through a camera phone.
    --  The first game of its kind to mix geo-social and vision-based augmented
        reality game elements with a top tier film franchise.

Game Overview

Demonic forces are trying to bring hell to earth, and it's up to players to withstand temptations and possessions to stop them. In Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary for the iPhone, players will have to choose a side in the global battle between good or evil. Using their iPhone at home, at work, or where ever they are, this location-based, augmented reality experience will empower players to seek out demonic activity that will test their sanity at every turn. Be careful not to succumb to evil urges, or players will become possessed by powerful dark forces. Cast spells to create sanctuaries around a player's favorite places to keep the demons away, or submit to the unknown and spread hellholes across the city. But players can't persevere on their own; they'll want to recruit and collaborate with friends around the world to stay on top.

"The Paranormal Activity franchise embodies the powerful psychological space between what's real and what's imagined," said Brian Selzer, co-founder and president of Ogmento. "We wanted to encapsulate that feeling in an iPhone game and use augmented reality to accentuate the overall game experience in a way that has never been done before."

Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary is free to play, with additional features, game elements and virtual goods available for purchase in the iTunes App Store.

Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary for the iPhone can be downloaded for free at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paranormal-activity-sanctuary/id392834635?mt=8&ls=1

About Ogmento

Ogmento was founded in 2009 by industry veterans committed to developing the next generation of video games. Through cutting-edge technology that overlays computer graphics onto real-world environments, Ogmento creates games that let users directly interact with their surrounding environment. The company is currently developing ground-breaking Augmented Reality (AR) content for a range of mobile devices and platforms including iPhone, Android, PC, and traditional game consoles. Ogmento is ideally positioned at the epicenter of the Augmented Reality and Geo-location gaming industries. For more information please visit http://ogmento.com/.

About Paramount Digital Entertainment

Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) is a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation. PDE develops and distributes filmed entertainment across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices, videogames, and emerging technologies.Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies.  PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Paramount Worldwide Television Distribution.

SOURCE  Ogmento, Inc.

Ogmento, Inc.

CONTACT: Bennie Sham, +1-212-843-8592, bsham@rubenstein.com, Carolyn Nurnberg Spungin, +1-212-843-9316, cnurnberg@rubenstein.com, both of Rubenstein Communications

Web Site: http://ogmento.com

PARI Respiratory Launches New Website

MIDLOTHIAN, Va., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Today,PARI Respiratory Equipment launched an updated company website at http://www.pari.com.  In addition to providing visitors with a beautiful new interface, the website includes easy access to:

    --  Continuing Education classes
    --  Product instructional videos
    --  Frequently asked questions and answers for patients
    --  Product instructions for use
    --  Information on how to access and differentiate between various types of
        nebulizers, compressors, holding chambers, masks, and sinus nebulizers

"In our continuous commitment to patients, caregivers, and physicians, we decided to modify pari.com to provide enhanced respiratory care and product information," said Geoff A. Hunziker, president of PARI Respiratory Equipment.  "It is easier than ever to determine which gold standard PARI nebulizer fits a patient's needs, how to use that nebulizer and the compressor that powers it, and view additional options for care."

"We are excited to include a new technology in the video section that is really unique.  With flowplayer, we provide easy access to videos and animated shorts showing how PARI nebulizers, sinus nebulizers, and our exclusive Timestrip indictor work.  This is a fun way for kids, parents, and adults to learn the technical ins and outs of nebulizers, and it helps clinicians explain why compliance makes a difference in the effectiveness of therapies," said Ashley Weigand, marketing manager for PARI Respiratory Equipment.

Check out all the fun features at http://www.pari.com.

About PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc.

PARI is a leading worldwide developer and manufacturer of fast and efficient aerosol delivery systems for patients with asthma, chronic lung disease, and cystic fibrosis.  PARI's worldwide vision is to improve the lives of those affected by respiratory diseases and those who care for them.

Maker of the world's leading breath-enhanced reusable nebulizer, the PARI LC PLUS, and the new PARI LC Sprint nebulizer line, PARI also manufactures the award winning PARI TREK S compact compressor, Bubbles the Fish II aerosol mask, and durable PARI PRONEB Ultra II.  PARI's Vortex anti-static valved holding chamber improves the aerosol deposition of metered dose inhalers (MDIs). PARI's North American headquarters is in Midlothian, VA with worldwide headquarters in Starnberg, Germany.

SOURCE  PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc.

PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc.

CONTACT: Kirsten Ayars, +1-805-845-5682, or Mike Waldman, +1-804-253-7274, ext. 749, both of PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc.

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

Tapjoy Launches Pay-Per-Action(TM) Distribution Model for Android, iOS Applications; Analytics Partnership with Apsalar

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapjoy, Inc. (http://www.tapjoy.com), today announced the mobile industry's first Pay-Per-Action(TM) app distribution service to significantly improve advertising effectiveness, engagement and reach for brand advertisers, mobile game developers and others looking to grow their mobile social app footprint.

The new service allows iOS and Android app developers to reward users for not only installing and downloading their app but also for completing some type of action within it, such as watching the tutorial, getting past a certain level or any other specific activity. Unlike other advertising methods, Tapjoy's new Pay-Per-Action service delivers a higher return on investment by tracking actions further along the conversion funnel and guaranteeing a much higher level of engagement and value.

Tapjoy also announced that it has partnered with Apsalar (http://apsalar.com), the most comprehensive mobile behavioral analytics platform on the web. The Apsalar analytics platform defines and interprets conversion funnels in one app or across multiple apps and offers cohort-based segmentation to run life-cycle analysis of app users. Apsalar is the clear analytics choice for developers who want to optimize user monetization and retention. Tapjoy will make Apsalar's analytics available natively within the Tapjoy dashboard.

"The Pay-Per-Install model has proven extremely successful in driving cost-effective user acquisition for mobile developers. The release of our Pay-Per-Action SDK, however, takes that model to the next level," said Linda Tong, senior product manager at Tapjoy. "Now, instead of simply awarding virtual currency when a user installs your app, we allow you to incentivize users to get past Level 1, for instance, or do whatever it is you feel will truly engage them in your app and get them to keep using it."

"Tapjoy is a highly trusted partner for our mobile advertising efforts," said Steve Hartman, VP of Marketing at GameFly. "They have been very effective in driving installs of our GameCenter app, and with the launch of their new PPA model, we expect our ROI to get even better.  We expect to significantly increase conversions that will lead to acquiring GameFly users who are more loyal and engaged than ever."

The new Pay-Per-Action SDK ties into Apsalar's user-level analytics platform, which allows developers to track and analyze their conversion funnels and to manage user retention and monetization by grouping users into cohorts or groups of users who downloaded their apps within a specific week. By identifying the point at which most users tend to stick around and incentivizing users to reach that stage, advertisers and developers can optimize retention and conversions in order to deliver a better user experience, conduct more cost-effective user acquisition campaigns, and increase their app's revenues and profitability.

"We already use Tapjoy for distribution, and have implemented Apsalar for advanced engagement and conversion analytics," says Rizwan Virk, CEO of Gameview Studios, makers of popular iPhone games Tap Fish, Tap Ranch and Tap Town. "We think that having both of these companies working together will be great for developers like us."

Developers or advertisers interested in utilizing the Pay-Per-Action SDK should email info@tapjoy.com.

About Apsalar

Apsalar is the most comprehensive mobile analytics platform for iOS and Android developers. The company's user-level analytics enable mobile developers and publishers to increase conversion rates, optimize retention & monetization, as well as enhance user experience within their apps. Apsalar's innovative cohort-based engagement analyses and conversion funnels are helping major mobile applications maximize their revenues. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California and was founded by a team of veterans in user-level analytics and conversion optimization. Investors include 500 Startups and Morado Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.apsalar.com

About Tapjoy, Inc.

Tapjoy is the leader in monetization, distribution and publishing services for social games, mobile applications, virtual worlds, MMOs and other social publishers. The company's turnkey alternative payment platform enables developers to significantly increase their monetization rates when selling virtual goods or premium digital assets, while its cross-platform distribution services provide massive reach and cost-effective user acquisition on the leading social, mobile and gaming platforms. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Investors include Rho Ventures, Interwest Capital, North Bridge Venture Partners, and D. E. Shaw Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.tapjoy.com.

SOURCE  Tapjoy, Inc.

Tapjoy, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Contact, Matt McAllister of Fluid PR, +1-510-229-9707, matt.mcallister@tapjoy.com, for Tapjoy, Inc.; Shannon Jessup of Tapjoy, +1-805-698-3851, shannon.jessup@tapjoy.com; Michael Oiknine of Apsalar, +1-415-335-6459, moiknine@apsalar.com

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

Global Crossing Expands Telepresence Offer with Cisco

Company Provides Telepresence Management via Cisco-Certified Network

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its fully managed video collaboration services portfolio, Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced it is adding Cisco's (Nasdaq: CSCO) complete line of high-quality and easy-to-use virtual telepresence meeting solutions to its existing telepresence offer.  Global Crossing is providing this telepresence service via its world-class Internet Protocol (IP) network, which is now Cisco-certified for telepresence connectivity.

By working together with Cisco, Global Crossing strengthens its comprehensive portfolio of Global Crossing Collaboration Solutions and adds the choice of the best-selling telepresence solution to its existing telepresence offer.  These innovative collaboration tools, consisting of Global Crossing Ready-Access(®) audio, web and video collaboration services and telepresence solutions, enhance decision-making, reduce travel costs, lower carbon footprints and increase productivity for customers worldwide.

Telepresence uses high-definition video and audio technologies to create a true-to-life experience for more effective business meetings.  Central to the success of this technology is a global IP network with industry leading performance metrics combined with a management team that delivers a high-caliber "concierge" customer service.

"As a leading telepresence provider, we're excited to be working with Global Crossing to deliver managed telepresence solutions to our customers," said Rick Snyder, vice president of global business, telepresence video sales with Cisco Channel Partners.  "Now that Global Crossing's IP global network is Cisco-certified, we are assured the reliability and reach that comes with a leading global IP player."

The new offer, called "Global Crossing Telepresence together with Cisco Services," bolsters Global Crossing's telepresence initiative it began in 2010.  Global Crossing has installed Cisco's telepresence rooms in several of its key locations throughout the U.S., UK and Brazil.  Employees in those locations are experiencing increased productivity and reduced travel through Cisco's life-like and flexible face-to-face meetings.

"We continue to enrich our global telepresence offer so our customers and employees around the world can experience the many benefits of life-like virtual meetings," said Warren Baxley, Global Crossing's vice president of collaboration services product management.  "Joining forces with Cisco demonstrates our commitment to telepresence technology and managed video applications as they become formidable drivers of future bandwidth consumption in this growing market."

According to Gartner, the market for telepresence systems is expected to grow at 25.7 percent per year through 2013, on a base of approximately $547 million in 2010.  This growth is double the rate of growth for the overall video endpoint population, and nearly the same as the growth expected in desktop endpoints.(1)

ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING

Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) is a leading global IP, Ethernet, data center and video solutions provider with the world's first integrated global IP-based network.  The company offers a full range of data, voice, collaboration, broadcast and media services delivered with superior customer service. 

Global Crossing provides services to enterprises (including approximately 40 percent of the Fortune 500); government departments and agencies; and 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs.  It delivers converged IP services to more than 700 cities in more than 70 countries, and has 17 world-class data centers in major business centers around the globe.

Please visit http://www.globalcrossing.com for more information about Global Crossing.

(1) Gartner, "Market for Video Telepresence Systems," by Robert Mason and Scott Morrison, August 13, 2010.

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    Press Contacts
    Kate Rankin
    973 937 0417
    Kate.Rankin@globalcrossing.com

    Paula Vivo
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    Paula.Vivo@globalcrossing.com

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    Mark Gottlieb
    + 1 800 836 0342
    glbc@globalcrossing.com

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SOURCE  Global Crossing

Global Crossing

CONTACT: GLOBAL CROSSING: Press Contacts, Kate Rankin, +1-973-937-0417, Kate.Rankin@globalcrossing.com, or Paula Vivo, Latin America, + 55 11 3957 2424, Paula.Vivo@globalcrossing.com, or Michael Schneider, UK and Europe Region, +44 1270 534204, Michael.Schneider@globalcrossing.com , or Analysts/Investors Contact, Mark Gottlieb, +1-800-836-0342, glbc@globalcrossing.com

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

New Version of CA ERwin Helps Customers Maximize Business Value From Data and Visualize Path to the Cloud

Advanced Visualization and Personalization Capabilities Drive Highly Collaborative Modeling Environment

ISLANDIA, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CA Technologies (Nasdaq: CA) today announced CA ERwin® Data Modeler r8, an industry-leading solution for collaboratively visualizing and managing data across the enterprise.

CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 features powerful visualization tools to help users represent data that is managed in multiple systems, applications, platforms and locations.  Users can more effectively manage the migration of data to the cloud and other new forms of IT infrastructure.

Unlike certain other data modeling solutions, CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 provides a simple, intuitive way to visualize complex data structures, with a customizable environment--from an intuitive interface to back-end database script generation--to deliver a unique, personalized data modeling experience.

"As business-critical applications are increasingly dispersed across virtualized computing environments, it is more important than ever to generate maximum value from corporate data," said Donna Burbank, senior director of product marketing, Data Management, CA Technologies.  "CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 provides the capabilities to help enterprises and service providers meet this challenge as we pass through the next radical transformation of IT infrastructure."

Greater Responsiveness to Business and Technology Change

Advanced data model visualization capabilities in CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 make it easy for disparate development teams, technology partners and business users to collaborate on complex data structures--enabling organizations to optimize their applications for both technical performance and alignment with business requirements through:

    --  Strategic use of information assets
    --  Greater responsiveness to change
    --  More confident transition to cloud computing and other XaaS models
    --  Increased visibility into and control over compliance-related data
        management issues.

"As organizations make business-critical decisions regarding management of data assets, CA ERwin Data Modeler creates a visual blueprint of their data structures, greatly simplifying the decision of which data to move to a cloud environment, and which data to manage on-premise," said Shawn Rogers, vice president of research at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA).

Customizable Workspace to Better Visualize Complex Data Structures

Flexible personalization capabilities enable different team members to tailor their workspaces to their individual assignments, skills and needs--without sacrificing their ability to collaborate with others users across and beyond the enterprise.  Reusable model formatting themes give users the flexibility of a drawing tool, with full data modeling functionality.

"Today's global business environment requires that information assets and requirements are defined, depicted, managed, and understood by both business and technical users," said Walter Moeller, practice director and senior consultant at Principle Partners, Inc., which specializes in business data management and management information systems development.  "Whether our clients are re-purposing their oldest legacy data or taking on a new cloud partner, the business-user-friendly modeling capabilities in CA ERwin r8 help ensure we are meeting their needs throughout the system development process--while enabling them to modernize their information systems."

Integration with SAP BusinessObjects Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Reporting

CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 also features embedded integration with SAP® BusinessObjects(TM) business intelligence (BI) solutions and SAP Crystal Reports® software for enterprise-wide reporting.  This enables users to more easily track impact analysis, where-used reporting and cross-model queries across the enterprise.

"To better manage data, organizations need to successfully execute on their business intelligence strategies," said Mindy Fiorentino, vice president, Solution Marketing, SME Business Analytics, SAP.  "The integration between CA ERwin, SAP BusinessObjects BI and SAP Crystal Reports greatly facilitates the unified approach to data and metadata operations so essential for BI success in complex enterprise environments."

Extended Support for DB2

CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 includes extended support for IBM® DB2® for z/OS® and LUW v9.x to ease use of partitioning, global temporary tables, compression, nicknames, column "labels," XML data types, and query optimization syntax.

CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 is a key component of the CA ERwin Modeling family of products, which offers an integrated set of technologies that help enable best practices for database design and modeling. To join a community of more than 70,000 worldwide CA ERwin users, please visit http://erwin.com/community.

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About CA Technologies

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

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