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Qvantel toimittaa Baswarelle laskutusjärjestelmän verkkolaskutusliiketoimintaan

ESPOO, Suomi, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Qvantel, kansainvälinen tietotekniikan palvelutalo, tehostaa
Baswaren laskutustapahtumien käsittelyä uudella, innovatiivisella
ratkaisulla, jonka avulla Basware pystyy helposti laajentamaan
verkkolaskupalvelujaan ja kasvattamaan liiketoimintaansa.

    Qvantelin sovellus kerää tietoa Basware Verkkolaskupalvelun
kautta välitetyistä verkkolaskuista sekä muista sähköisistä asiakirjoista,
hinnoittelee tapahtumat ja tuottaa asiakaskohtaisen aineiston laskutusta
varten.

    Sovellus automatisoi tapahtumien keruu-, hinnoittelu- ja
laskutusprosesseja. Se tehostaa Baswaren toimintaa merkittävästi
ympäristössä, jossa välitettyjen asiakirjojen volyymi on kymmeniä, jopa
satoja miljoonia asiakirjoja kuukaudessa kymmenien tuhansien eri
organisaatioiden välillä. Prosessitehokkuuden lisäksi sovellus tarjoaa
Baswarelle palveluihin edistyksellisiä hinnoittelu-, alennus-, ja
tuotepaketointiratkaisuja.

    "Valitsimme Qvantelin ratkaisun, koska Qvantelilla on vuosien
kokemus teleoperaattoriliiketoiminnassa suurten tapahtumamassojen keruusta,
hinnoittelusta ja laskutuksesta. Qvantel tarjoaa Baswarelle keskitetysti
toimivan ja globaalisti skaalautuvan sovelluksen, jolla voimme turvata
liiketoimintamme hallitun kasvun," kommentoi Baswaren johtaja Esa Tihilä.

    "Basware on markkinajohtaja yritysten talousprosessien
sähköisessä käsittelyssä ja automatisoinnissa. Yhteistyö Baswaren kanssa on
erinomainen alku Qvantelin ydinosaamisen aiempaa laajemmalle tarjonnalle
kasvavilla markkinoilla," toteaa Qvantel Oy:n hallituksen puheenjohtaja Ilkka
Aura.

    "Qvantel on erikoistunut käsittelemään suuria määriä pienen taloudellisen
arvon omaavia tapahtumia kustannustehokkaasti ja tarkasti. Uskomme, että
sähköiset asiakirjat korvaavat paperitulosteet yhä kiihtyvällä vauhdilla, ja
että yritysten talousprosessien automatisoinnin markkinat kasvavat useita
kymmeniä prosentteja vuosittain lähivuosien aikana," Aura sanoo.

    Qvantel konserni

    Qvantel konserni on kansainvälinen 150 hengen tietotekniikan palvelutalo.
Qvantel tarjoaa ketterästi ja kustannustehokkaasti toteutettavia,
liiketoimintakriittisiä, vaativia liiketoiminnan tukijärjestelmiä ja
tietotekniikkakonsultointipalveluja. Asiakkaita ovat mm. TDC Nordic,
TeliaSonera Group, Elisa Group, Finnet ryhmä ja ja Academica Oy sekä Ericsson
AB ja ST Ericsson AB. Qvantelilla on asiakkaita Suomessa, Ruotsissa,
Norjassa, Virossa, Espanjassa ja Indonesiassa. Yksityisessä omistuksessa
olevan Qvantel konsernin toimipisteet sijaitsevat Espoossa ja Jyväskylässä
Suomessa, Malmössa Ruotsissa, Singaporessa ja Hyderabadissa ja Bangaloressa
Intiassa.

    Lisätietoja on saatavissa Qvantel Oy:n verkkopalvelusta
http://www.qvantel.com.

    Basware Oy

    Basware kehittää menestyviä ratkaisuja hankintojen,
ostolaskujen ja matkalaskujen sähköiseen käsittelyyn, verkkolaskutukseen sekä
talousohjaukseen. Yli miljoona käyttäjää hyödyntää Baswaren tuotteita
talousprosessien automatisoinnissa. Basware Oyj on perustettu vuonna 1985 ja
sen osake noteerataan Helsingin Pörssissä.

    Lisätietoja on saatavissa Basware Oy:n verkkopalvelusta
http://www.basware.fi

Source: Basware & Qvantel

Lisätietoja: Johtaja Esa Tihilä, Matkapuhelin +358(0)40-480 7098, Sähköposti: a.tihila@basware.com; Hallituksen puheenjohtaja Ilkka Aura, Matkapuhelin +358(0)45-6345252    Sähköposti: ilkka.aura@qvantel.com

Qvantel leverer et faktureringssystem for Basware for faktureringsvirksomhet på nett

ESPOO, Finland, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Qvantel, som er et internasjonalt IT-servicesenter, forsterker sin
Basware-fakturering med en ny, innovativ løsning som hjelper Basware med å
enkelt utvide sine nettfaktureringstjenester og få virksomheten til å vokse.

    Qvantel-applikasjonen innhenter data fra nettfakturaer overført via
Baswares nettfaktureringsservice og fra andre elektriske filer, priser
begivenhetene og produserer klientbasert materiale for faktureringen.

    Applikasjonen vil gjøre begivenhetinnsamling, prising og
faktureringsprosesser mer automatisk. Det vil merkbart utvide
Basware-operasjon i et miljø hvor volumet av overførte dokumenter er titalls,
til og med hundretalls millioner dokumenter per måned mellom tusener av
forskjellige organisasjoner. I tillegg til prosesseffektiviteten tilbyr
applikasjonen progressiv prising, rabatt og produktpakkingsløsninger til
Basware-tjenestene.

    "Vi velger Qvantels løsning siden Qvantel har årevis med erfaring innen
teleoperatørvirksomhet for å samle inn, prise og fakturere store
hendelsesmasser. Qvantel vil tilby en applikasjon som er sentralt drevet og
på global skala som gjør at vi kan sikre kontrollert vekst for vår
virksomhet," sier Basware manager Esa Tihilä.

    "Basware er markedsleder innen elektrisk håndtering og automatisering av
økonomiske prosesser for bedrifter. Samarbeidet med Basware er en flott start
på den utvidede kjernekunnskapen som Qvantel har i det økende markedet," sier
board president i Qvantel Oy, Ilkka Aura.

    "Qvantel spesialiserer seg på å håndtere store hendelser med liten
økonomisk verdi kostnadseffektivt og presist. Vi mener at elektriske filer
vil erstatte papirkopier med økende hastighet og at automatiseringsmarkedet
til de økonomiske prosessene til selskaper vil øke flere titalls prosent i
kommende år," sier Aura.

    Qvantel Corporation

    Qvantel Corporation er et internasjonalt IT-servicesenter med 150
ansatte. Qvantel tilbyr avansert forretningsstøttesystemer og
IT-konsultasjonstjenester som kan implementeres raskt og kostnadseffektivt.
Blant deres kunder finner vi TDC Nordic, TeliaSonera Group, Elisa Group,
Finnet Group og Academica Oy i tillegg til Ericsson AB og ST Ericsson AB.
Qvantel har kunder i Finland, Sverige, Norge, Estland, Spania og Indonesia.
Qvantel er et privateid selskap og dets kontorer befinner seg i Espoo og
Jyväskylä i Finland, Malmø i Sverige, Singapore, Hyderabad og Bangalore i
India.

    Mer informasjon kan finnes på Qvantel Oys nettside, på
http://www.qvantel.com.

    Basware Oy

    Basware utvikler vellykkede løsninger til elektronisk håndtering av kjøp,
kjøpskvitteringer og reisekvitteringer, nettfakturering og økonomisk
håndtering. Over en million brukere bruker Basware-produkter for
automatisering av økonomiske prosesser. Basware Oyj ble grunnlagt i 1985 og
aksjen er notert på børsen i Helsinki.

    Mer informasjon kan finnes på Basware Oys nettside, på
http://www.basware.fi

Source: Basware & Qvantel

Mer informasjon: Manager Esa Tihilä, mobiltelefon +358(0)40-480-7098, e-post: esa.tihila@basware.com ; Board president Ilkka Aura, mobiltelefon +358(0)45-6345252, e-post: ilkka.aura@qvantel.com

Joint Efforts between Imatest and Graphin Dramatically Reduce Time Required for Image Sensor Configuration

TOKYO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Imatest LLC, a Boulder, Colo.-based maker of the world's most popular image quality testing software, and Graphin Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, a rapidly emerging leader in evaluation suites for image sensors, have joined forces to expand the capabilities of Imatest's Image Sensor (IS) Edition, a powerful software tool that dramatically speeds the cycle of image capture, testing and analysis.

Now, Imatest's IS Edition interfaces directly with Graphin's "GPirates" (an evaluation suite for image sensor products), enabling engineers to quickly configure image sensors, using GPirates, and then immediately assess image quality with the IS Edition software.

The process of correctly configuring image sensors is an iterative cycle: setting sensor registers; capturing images; conducting tests; and analyzing image quality results -- a time-intensive cycle that is repeated to achieve an ideal configuration for each application and each sensor.

By combining Graphin's GPirates capabilities with Imatest's IS Edition, images can now be directly read from the sensor and analyzed, instantly providing product engineers with the information they need to optimize sensor settings, including: sharpness, noise, blemish detection, dynamic range, color accuracy, distortion, uniformity, lateral chromatic aberration, and ISO sensitivity.

"Through partnerships with world-class companies like Graphin, Imatest continues to blaze new trails with enhancements to its large suite of image quality software, including its flagship Master Edition and more specialized products, such as the Infrared Edition and the Industrial Testing Edition," said Randy Bockrath, chief executive officer of Imatest. "We are pleased that this joint effort between Imatest and Graphin expands the capabilities of the IS Edition to engineers working with Graphin's increasingly popular image sensor configuration products."

"By integrating the IS Edition with Graphin's GPirates sensor evaluation suite, we hope to dramatically reduce the time required to configure sensors. We are thrilled to collaborate with Imatest on this effort and deliver value to the many engineers who work with the GPirates product," said Tomoaki KUROSAWA, president of Graphin.

About Imatest:

Headquartered in Boulder, Colo., Imatest LLC is the world's leading provider of software for testing digital image quality -- in still shots or video, and in visible light or infrared. Imatest delivers software and consulting services to support product design, configuration, and production of digital imaging systems across a wide range of industries, including mobile imaging, medical imaging, aerospace, and defense. For more information, please visit http://www.imatest.com.

About Graphin:

Graphin Co., Ltd., a rapidly emerging leader in evaluation suites for image sensors, designs and develops image input boards, evaluation systems for image sensor products, and digital input/output boards that support industrial cameras. The company's MIPI-based product series of evaluation systems for images generated from CMOS image sensors (CIS), "GPirates," is fully compliant with the four-lane MIPI CSI-2 standard.

    Contact:
    Yoshihiro Sugiyama
    Sales Department
    Graphin Co., Ltd.
    Tel: +81-3-5493-1211
    Fax: +81-3-5493-1212
    e-mail: sales@g-in.co.jp
    URL: http://www.g-in.co.jp/english/index.html

SOURCE  Graphin Co., Ltd.

Graphin Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Yoshihiro Sugiyama, Sales Department, Graphin Co., Ltd., Tel: +81-3-5493-1211, Fax: +81-3-5493-1212, sales@g-in.co.jp

Web Site: http://www.g-in.co.jp/english/index.html

Nikon's New High Performance COOLPIX P300 Overcomes Creative Constraints in Even the Most Challenging Lighting Conditions

The COOLPIX P300 Combines Nikon's Cutting-Edge Imaging Technology with the Fastest NIKKOR Lens Ever Paired with a COOLPIX to Create an Exceptionally Enviable Pocket Camera

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new COOLPIX P300, Nikon's first compact digital camera to feature a super-fast Wide-Angle 4.2x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (24mm-100mm, 35mm equivalent) with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 for capturing stunning, tack-sharp images and Full HD (1080p) video in a variety of lighting conditions. In addition to the widest aperture NIKKOR lens ever seen in a Nikon COOLPIX camera, the P300 also comes equipped with a 12.2-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor as well as a complement of other Nikon core technologies designed to prevail in even the most challenging light.

Created for the photo enthusiast who seeks creative control but will not compromise image quality for portability, the versatile P300 features manual controls, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, and ISO sensitivity up to 3200. These features help create low noise images and faster shutter speeds, which minimize motion blur in low-light conditions like night portraits, even when handheld.

"The COOLPIX P300 reflects decades of optical experience and NIKKOR heritage that culminate to create this exciting compact camera offering for users yearning for more creative freedom," said Bo Kajiwara, director of marketing, Nikon Inc.  "The P300 is an excellent choice for the photographer who is looking for a compact camera with all the manual controls and advanced features that challenges them to take their creativity to new heights."

Stunning Image Quality in Low-Light Conditions

Demanding low-light conditions and creative barriers are no match for the new COOLPIX P300. Superior image quality in low-light settings is achieved because of the P300's powerful combination of a 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, high ISO sensitivity, and the fast wide-angle f/1.8 lens.  The CMOS sensor in the P300 is designed so that each pixel receives light more efficiently for superior performance. ISO performance of up to 3200 helps to ensure that images have low noise and amazing clarity while the wide aperture increases the amount of available light to the sensor. Nikon's EXPEED C2 image processing engine also participates in this phenomenal feat, enhancing overall speed and performance to deliver images that burst with vivid clarity and color.

Taking Creativity to New Heights

Designed to give users even more creative freedom in a compact body, the P300 comes equipped with several features commonly found in D-SLR cameras such Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S) and Full Manual (M) Control. Easily accessed through a top mounted control wheel, users are able to capture images missed by other cameras, while obtaining a desired look and feel to images by creatively adjusting shutter speed, depth of field, white balance and other settings. Users can also apply special effects to colors, and filter effects such as a cross screen or fisheye lens. The P300 also includes Nikon's new Easy Panorama mode, to simply create vertical or horizontal panoramic shots automatically in-camera.  Users can quickly and easily apply these settings, as well as review and share photos on the P300's high resolution 921,000-dot, 3-inch LCD screen.

The new COOLPIX P300 also features several improved scene modes including Advanced Night Portrait mode, Night Landscape mode, and Backlight high dynamic range (HDR) mode. When Advanced Night Portrait mode is engaged, the camera captures the essence of night scenes by combining multiple background shots along with a subject flash shot. In Backlight HDR mode, the P300 combines multiple shots at different exposures while Night Landscape mode combines multiple shots taken with a faster shutter speed for reduced noise and improved tonal range throughout the photo.

While image quality and low-light shooting are main facets of the COOLPIX P300, the camera also has incredible video capabilities. The P300 records high quality Full HD (1080p) movies at 30 frames-per-second (fps) with autofocus, stereo sound and the ability to use the optical zoom. With the P300, users will be able to easily access the camera's video controls through its one-touch operation. Additionally, the Special Effects mode and a Creative Slider mode will allow ever more creative freedom when recording both movies and still images. Users can also adjust the recording speed of their movies to apply slow motion or high-speed special effects.

Additional COOLPIX Cameras Join the Low-Light Fight

In addition to the launch of the COOLPIX P300, Nikon also launched several other COOLPIX low-light all-stars today, including the COOLPIX P500 and the S9100. Like the P300, the P500 and S9100 capture sharp, crisp images in demanding low-light conditions with accurate detail with the assistance of their backside illumination CMOS sensor and VR technology. The P500 also features Nikon's first 36x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens with side zoom control and is versatile enough to capture photos that other cameras would miss. The S9100 is a full featured camera with a high-power 18x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens packed with high performance in a compact, sophisticated design for superior portability, which is equally stylish and useful.

Pricing and Availability

The COOLPIX P300 will be available beginning March 2011 and will retail for $329.95* MSRP and will be offered in black. The COOLPIX P500 will be available beginning March 2011 and will retail for $399.95* MSRP and will be offered in black and red.  The COOLPIX S9100 will be available March 2011 and will retail for $329.95* MSRP and will be offered in black, red, and silver.  For more information about these and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com. 

About Nikon

Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-UX or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.

*Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

    Nikon COOLPIX P300 Specifications

    Effective
     pixels           12.2 million
    Image sensor      1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.75 million total pixels
                       4.2× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 4.3-17.9mm (angle of
                       view equivalent to that of 24-100 mm lens in 35mm
                       format); f/1.8-4.9, Digital zoom: up to 2× (angle of
                       view equivalent to that of approx. 200 mm lens in 35mm
    Lens               format)
    Focus
     range(from
     lens)            [W]: Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm) to infinity,
                      [T]: Approx. 2 ft. (60cm) to infinity,
                       Macro close-up mode: Approx. 1.2 in (3 cm) to infinity
                       (wide-angle position)
                       3-in., approx. 921,000-dot, wide viewing angle TFT
                        LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating and 5-level
    Monitor             brightness adjustment
                       Internal memory (approx. 90 MB) SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
    Storage media      card
    ISO sensitivity   ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
                      Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 1600)
                      Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 400, 160 to 800)
    Interface         Hi-Speed USB
    Power sources     One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied)
                      AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)
    Battery life      Still pictures**: Approx. 240 shots
    (EN-EL12)         Movies: Approx. 1 h 5 min (HD 1080p (1920× 1080)
                       Approx. 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (103.0 × 58.3 × 32.0 mm)
    Dimensions(WxHxD)  (excluding projections)
                       Approx.  6.7 oz (189 g) (including battery and memory
    Weight             card)
    Supplied
     accessories***   Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12,
                      Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
                      USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16,
                      ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

    Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged
    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient
    temperature of 25 degrees C (77 degrees F).
    ** Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards
    for measuring the life of camera batteries.
    *** Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.

SOURCE  Nikon

Nikon

CONTACT: MWW Group: Geoff Coalter, gcoalter@mww.com, or Matt Kopacz, mkopacz@mww.com, +1-201-507-9500, press.nikonusa.com

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

Nikon Breaks the Zoom Barrier With a Trio of New COOLPIX Cameras, Including the New COOLPIX P500 With a Vast 36x Zoom

Three New COOLPIX Models Offer Consumers High Power Zoom Lenses, Impressive Performance and Superior Image Quality

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Invoking the NIKKOR legacy of unparalleled optics innovation, Nikon Inc. today unveiled three new high power super-zoom COOLPIX digital cameras, including the new COOLPIX P500 with a 36x zoom, the longest zoom ever integrated into a COOLPIX camera. For consumers who desire slim zoom or affordable telephoto, Nikon has also announced the new COOLPIX S9100 and L120 cameras to address the need for versatile, high performance compact cameras with easy-to-use functionality.

Whether capturing photos or HD video up close or from afar, Nikon's new super-zoom COOLPIX cameras are ideal for cramped quarters or the great outdoors. The new COOLPIX P500 is a full-featured compact camera complete with an expansive 36x zoom for photo enthusiasts looking for their next big adventure, while the new COOLPIX S9100 packs an 18x zoom in a sleek body ideal for traveling light. Rounding out this impressive lineup, the new COOLPIX L120 combines a powerful 21x zoom with easy-to-use features for the ultimate family camera.

"Today's consumers want an increase in zoom range, and a camera that is compact enough to never hinder a jet-set, on-the-go lifestyle.  Nikon listened, and offers the best of both worlds with these three new COOLPIX models," said Bo Kajiwara, director of marketing, Nikon Inc.  "These three new COOLPIX models offer the shooting versatility that comes from the stellar NIKKOR lenses while still offering the portability of compact digital cameras."

COOLPIX Technology

At the core of these new COOLPIX cameras are Nikon's world-class NIKKOR lenses, delivering accurate detail, brilliant color and amazing clarity. Further enhancing color and sharpness, Nikon's EXPEED C2(TM) high performance digital image processing engine is implemented and custom-optimized for each COOLPIX model to ensure high-quality pictures.  With a variety of useful functions such as the Scene Auto Selector, Best Shot Selector and Smart Portrait System, the COOLPIX lineup is designed to help even the most inexperienced photographer take beautiful photos easily.

The New COOLPIX P500: Beyond Super-Telephoto

The COOLPIX P500 features a 36x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, shattering the conventional zoom barrier to create the "ultra-telephoto" premium compact.  From shooting super wide-angle 22.5mm to a staggering 810mm (35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX P500 is the best bet to capture the user's intent with exceptional image quality, even in challenging low-light conditions thanks to the 12.1-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor.

A first for the COOLPIX line of digital cameras, the P500 features the EXPEED C2 dual image processor that greatly enhances performance, reduces noise and corrects distortion in both movies and still images. With a 36x zoom, the need for an exceptional image stabilization system is essential for capturing steady subjects at such long focal lengths.  For sharp photos and video, the COOLPIX P500 meets that need with its hybrid vibration reduction (VR) stabilization system comprised of both image-sensor shift VR and electronic VR.  To further combat the effects of camera shake, an additional zoom control has been added to the side of the lens barrel to increase stability while shooting photos and video while handheld.

Utilizing the high-speed continuous shooting performance (capture five images at full resolution in approximately one second) of the CMOS sensor, the COOLPIX P500 includes Backlighting scene mode with an in-camera high dynamic range (HDR) function, which merges images of the same scene at different exposures to achieve a single image with a broad range of tonal detail. For additional low-light performance, the Night Landscape mode combines a series of consecutive shots taken at a fast shutter speed into a single image with reduced noise when taking handheld shots in night scenes. Additionally, the advanced Night Portrait mode combines consecutive images of the background while the subject is captured using the flash to deliver beautiful night and indoor scenes.

To help users stay one step ahead of the action, a new shooting mode button facilitates quick setting of continuous frame shooting, in addition to the pre-shooting cache that starts to snap photos before the button is fully depressed. Additionally, The COOLPIX P500 features a variety of advanced functions for the sophisticated user seeking smooth control with intuitively placed controls such as a new mode dial that enables easy setting of frequently used functions on the fly.

Other notable functions include full HD (1080p) movie recording with stereo sound and the ability to capture still images during recording, as well as the ability to utilize the expansive zoom range while recording with autofocus. The camera can also adjust recording speed to create slow motion or high-speed special effects. The P500 also features a new Easy Panorama mode that creates dynamic panorama photos with a choice of directions and angles, automatically. To facilitate easy composing, viewing and playback of images and HD movies, the COOLPIX P500 also features a 3-inch high resolution (921,000-dot) vari-angle monitor. 

The New COOLPIX S9100: Pocketable Power Zoom

For the sophisticated traveler who needs portability and versatility, the new COOLPIX S9100 packs an impressive 18x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens into a stylish compact body - the most compact body of these three.  From wide-angle (25mm) to super-telephoto (450mm), the COOLPIX S9100 captures everything from sweeping landscapes to distant subjects confidently.  Ensuring exceptional image quality even when shooting in low-light conditions, the COOLPIX S9100 features a 12.1-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor and ISO sensitivity up to 3200. The S9100 also includes Backlighting scene mode with HDR functionality built-in, Night Landscape mode, Night Portrait mode and Nikon's hybrid VR image stabilization system.

For effortless operation when composing or sharing, the COOLPIX S9100 features a 3-inch high resolution, 921,000-dot LCD monitor with an enhanced user interface that enables easy composing and viewing, as well as a mode dial for smooth setting of frequently used functions.  The COOLPIX S9100 also includes full HD (1080p) movie recording with one-touch operation, optical zoom, stereo sound and the ability to capture still images during recording.  Putting the fun in functionality, the COOLPIX S9100 has a new Easy Panorama mode and a variety of Special Effects for artistic photos and movies.

The New COOLPIX L120: Affordable Zoom Performance

Making it easy and affordable to capture memorable family moments, the new COOLPIX L120 features a 21x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens with side zoom control, 14.1-megapixel resolution, hybrid VR image stabilization system and high sensitivity up to ISO 6400 (reduced resolution) for beautiful photos in a variety of lighting conditions.  The COOLPIX L120 also features an Easy Auto mode that automatically selects the most appropriate scene mode by simply framing the subject, allowing the user to capture photos confidently and preserve special moments forever.

From school plays to soccer games, users can record every moment in HD video (720p) with a simple one-touch control button.  Composing and sharing photos and movies are also made easier with the COOLPIX L120's 3-inch high resolution, 921,000-dot LCD monitor.  For the furry member of the family, the COOLPIX L120 includes a Pet Portrait mode that helps capture the expressions and actions of dogs and cats automatically.  The attractive styling and the convenience of AA battery operation makes the COOLPIX L120 an ideal camera for the busy family.

Pricing and Availability

The Nikon COOLPIX P500 will be available in March 2011 for $399.95* MSRP in black and red. The Nikon COOLPIX S9100 will be available in March 2011 for $329.95* MSRP in a variety of sophisticated colors including, black, red, and silver. The Nikon COOLPIX L120 will be available in late February 2011 for $279.95* MSRP in black, red and bronze.

About Nikon

Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-UX or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.

*Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Nikon COOLPIX P500 Specifications

    Effective
     pixels            12.1 million
    Image               1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.75 million
     sensor             total pixels
                        36× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 4.0-144mm
                        (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5-810
                        mm lens in 35mm  format); f/3.4-5.7, Digital
                        zoom: up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to
    Lens                that of approx. 3240 mm lens in 35mm  format)
    Focus
     range(from
     lens)             [W]: Approx. 1 ft 8 in. (50 cm) to infinity,
                       [T]: Approx. 7 ft 3 in  (2.2m) to infinity,
                        Macro close-up mode: Approx. 4 in. (10 cm)
                        to infinity (when Flower symbol lights in
                        green and the zoom indicator is on the wide-
                        angle position (triangle symbol), and from
                        approx. 0.4 in. 1 cm to infinity (at three
                        increments from the wide-angle position to
                        the telephoto position)
                        3-in., approx. 921,000-dot, wide viewing
                         angle TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection
                         coating and 5-level brightness adjustment,
                         tiltable 82 degrees  downward, 90 degrees
    Monitor              upward
    Storage
     media             Internal memory (approx. 102 MB),
                       SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
    ISO
     sensitivity       ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
                       Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 800)
                       High ISO sensitivity auto (ISO 160 to 1600)
                       Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 200, 160 to 400)
    Interface          Hi-Speed USB
    Power               One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
     sources            (supplied)
                       AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately)
    Battery
     life              Still pictures*1: Approx. 220 shots
                        Movies: Approx. 1 h 20 min (HD 1080p (1920×
    (EN-EL5)            1080)
                        Approx.4.6 x 3.3 x 4.1 in. ( 115.5 × 83.7 ×
    Dimensions(WxHxD)   102.5 mm) (excluding projections)
                        Approx. 1 lb 1.5 oz. (494 g) (including
    Weight              battery and SD memory card)
    Supplied            Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-
     accessories***     EL5, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
    ---------------     ---------------------------------------------
                        USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16,
                        Lens cap LC-CP23, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
                       --------------------------------------------

Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees C (77 degrees F).

Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Specifications

    Effective
     pixels            12.1 million
                        1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.75 million total
    Image sensor        pixels
                        18× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 4.5-81.0mm (angle
                        of view equivalent to that of 25-450 mm lens in
                        35mm  format); f/3.5-5.9; Digital zoom: Up to
                        4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
    Lens                1800 mm lens in 35mm  format)
    Focus
     range(from
     lens)             [W]: Approx. 1 ft 8 in. (50 cm) to infinity,
                       [T]: Approx. 5 ft  (1.5 m) to infinity,
                        Macro mode: Approx. 1.6 in (4 cm) to infinity
                        (wide-angle position)
                        3-in., approx. 921,000-dot, wide viewing angle
                        TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-
    Monitor             level brightness adjustment
                        Internal memory (approx. 74 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage media       memory card
    ISO
     sensitivity       ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
                       Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 800)
                       Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 400)
                       High-speed continuous (ISO 160 to 3200)
    Interface          Hi-Speed USB
                        One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
    Power sources       (supplied)
                       AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)
    Battery life       Still pictures**: Approx. 270 shots
    (EN-EL12)          Movies: Approx. 1 h 20 min (HD 1080p)
                        Approx. 4.2 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (104.8 × 62.0 × 34.6
    Dimensions(WxHxD)   mm) (excluding projections)
                        Approx. 7.6 oz. (214 g) (including battery and
    Weight              SD memory card)
    Supplied            Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-
     accessories***     EL12,
    ---------------     ---------------------------------------------
                       Charging AC Adapter EH-69P,
                       ---------------------------
                       USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16,
                       -------------------------------------------
                       ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
                       ---------------

Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees C (77 degrees F).

Nikon COOLPIX L120 Specifications

    Effective
     pixels            14.1million
                        1/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 14.48 million total
    Image sensor        pixels
                        21× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 4.5-94.5mm (angle of
                        view equivalent to that of 25-525 mm lens in 35mm
                        format) f/3.1-5.8; Digital zoom: Up to 4× (angle of
                        view equivalent to that of approx. 2100 mm lens in
    Lens                35mm  format)
    Focus
     range(from         [W]: Approx. 1 ft 8 in (50 cm) to infinity, [T]:
     lens)              Approx. 5 ft  (1.5 m) to infinity,
                        Macro mode: Approx. 0.4 in (1 cm)  to infinity
                        (middle zoom position)
                        3-in , approx. 921000-dot, wide viewing angle TFT
                        LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level
    Monitor             brightness adjustment
                        Internal memory (approx. 102 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage media       memory card
    ISO
     sensitivity       ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200, 6400
                       Auto (ISO 80 to 800)
                       Sport continuous mode (ISO 400 to 3200)
    Interface          Hi-Speed USB
    Power sources      Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries
                       Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
                        Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available
                        separately)
                       AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately)
    Battery life       Still pictures**:
                       Approx. 330 shots when using alkaline batteries
                       Approx. 890 shots when using lithium batteries
                       Approx. 520 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries
                       Movies:
                       Approx. 3 h 5 min when using alkaline batteries
                       (HD 720p)
                       Approx. 7 h 45 min when using lithium batteries
                       (HD 720p)
                       Approx. 4 h 25 min when using EN-MH2 batteries
                       (HD 720p)
                        Approx.4.4 x 3.1 x 3.1  (109.9 × 76.5 × 78.4 mm) )
    Dimensions(WxHxD)   (excluding projections)
                        Approx. 15.3 oz (431g) (including battery and SD
    Weight              memory card)
    Supplied
     accessories***    Camera Strap, LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries,
    ---------------    ---------------------------------------------------
                       Lens Cap LC-CP22
                       ----------------
                       USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16,
                       -------------------------------------------
                       ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
                       ---------------

Unless otherwise stated, all figures are basically for a camera with fully-charged LR6/L40

(AA-size) alkaline batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees C (77 degrees F).

** Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.

*** Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.

SOURCE  Nikon

Nikon

CONTACT: Geoff Coalter, MWW Group, gcoalter@mww.com, or Robin Theis, rtheis@mww.com, both for Nikon, +1-201-507-9500, press.nikonusa.com

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

Computaris Will Be Launching Its Mobile Network Connected Socially Concept - Avalanche at MWC Barcelona

LONDON, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Computaris, leading consultant and system integrator in the communication
industry, will be launching its mobile network connected socially concept -
Avalanche at MWC Barcelona, 14th - 17th February 2011. Avalanche is a white
labeled Facebook Integration Platform that empowers Operators to offer a
differentiated, premium-value service, converging their current offering with
Social Networks.

    Going beyond the boundaries of traditional static social marketing
campaigns, Computaris Facebook Integration Platform will enable Operators to
create dynamic, timely and focused interaction with its customers, providing
and complementing the key success elements of viral marketing:

   
    - Real time integration with OSS/BSS elements like Prepaid
      Billing and Customer Care and Business Intelligence
    - User friendly, non technical and cost efficient tool that enables
      marketing professionals to unleash their creativity and experiment as
      many campaigns as one can think of
    - Up-sell opportunities - by leveraging the great wealth of
      profiling resources made available by the social networks, Operators
      can provide customer with personalized services or products available
      in its friendly Facebook interface but chargeable on their mobile
      account (e.g. ring back tone, ring tones, data bundles, etc.)
    - Enhanced customer care functionalities that are usually available
      only in the mobile environment, through a new, real-time and efficient
      channel
    - Dormant customers reactivation - by keeping them informed of
      recent promotional activities within a friendly interface even if they
      are not using their services lately.

    "Real time integration between social networks and the mobile network is
the next step for loyalty management of the next generation user. It links
the all-pervasive social network with the all-pervasive mobile network to
create a mobile network that is socially connected," states Corina Bulucea,
Computaris Marketing Director.

    Visit Computaris at MWC Barcelona, Hall 2, Booth 2A60, so that we can
address next generation customers together!

    About Computaris

    Computaris specializes in system integration, BSS technical consulting
and software development for software vendors and communication services
providers (CSP) in Europe, Middle East, Africa and SE Asia.

    Computaris offers the highest level of expertise in the area of
convergent charging and billing, SDP (Service Delivery Platform), VAS (Value
Added Services), messaging, provisioning, mediation, service management and
data.

    http://www.computaris.com

Source: Computaris

Ioana Serban, Marketing Coordinator, Computaris, Tel: +40-21-204-52-42, Mobile: +40-728-292-880, ioana.serban@computaris.com, Skype: cts_ioana_serban

Gameloft's Modern Combat: Domination Soars to the #1 Position on PlayStation(R)Network Store Charts

NEW YORK, February 8, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of downloadable
video games, announced today that its critically acclaimed PS3 game, Modern
Combat: Domination climbed to the number one position on PlayStation(R
)Network Store charts.

    "Our goal was to offer a full scope tactical shooter with
strong team play values for an affordable price," said Julien Fournials,
senior vice president of production, Gameloft. "We achieved that by
meticulously focusing on the layout of multiplayer maps and specific gameplay
tunings such as special weapons and physics. Modern Combat: Domination on PS3
illustrates Gameloft's ambition and ability to successfully enter the very
demanding console market."

    For more information on Modern Combat: Domination go to:
http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/modern-combat-domination-ps3.
html

    (Due to the length of the URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste
the hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)

    About Gameloft


    A leading global developer and publisher of downloadable video games,
Gameloft(R) has established itself as one of the top innovators in its
field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms,
including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS
and Android(R) devices), set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft
partners with leading international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R),
James Cameron's Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft
also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football,
Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2 : Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit
Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes
its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,000 developers.


    Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600,
Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA

   
    Contact:
    Sanette Chao
    Telephone: +1-212-994-2495
    E-mail: sanette.chao@gameloft.com

Source: Gameloft

Contact: Sanette Chao, Telephone: +1-212-994-2495, E-mail: sanette.chao@gameloft.com

Atalasoft Announces New ICR/OCR Engine for .NET Application Development

EASTHAMPTON, Mass., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft .NET imaging toolkit vendor Atalasoft today announced the addition of RecoStar ICR/OCR engine support to their award-winning product, DotImage. The RecoStar ICR/OCR engine add-on allows developers to integrate the Open Text RecoStar Full Page Reader into their applications built using DotImage. The engine is also available in a .NET ICR/OCR engine that can read written text in addition to machine-printed text.

Processing speed

This DotImage RecoStar ICR/OCR engine for .NET add-on works with the same recognition technology as Open Text Capture Recognition Engine, the premium OCR product by Open Text. Therefore, it is just as fast. High processing speed, in turn, generates cost savings because as large document volumes are transferred to a server, a high processing speed reduces the required hardware equipment. In addition, speed is also a paramount factor when it comes to the integration of OCR into a document scanner or multi-functional peripheral. In this case, it is essential that the conversion keeps pace with the speed.

Great recognition rates even for poor-quality documents

RecoStar ICR/OCR's integrated Multi Expert Voting, i.e., the comparison of results of recognition engines operating in parallel, combined with the system's context knowledge, produces almost error-free results. Server software must not fail under any circumstances. For more than 30 years, the RecoStar OCR engine is renowned for its robustness and reliability and is standard in almost all applications defined as "mission-critical." The DotImage add-on follows this tradition.

About Atalasoft

Atalasoft is a provider of viewing, annotating, and image processing technology. Their products include DotImage, the number one imaging toolkit for .NET. For two years in a row, Atalasoft was listed as one of Inc. Magazine's 100 fastest-growing software companies in the US and is a member of many industry organizations including AIIM and ARMA; they are on the TWAIN working group. Contact Atalasoft sales by phone at 866-568-0129 x1 or by email at sales@atalasoft.com. Company site at http://www.atalasoft.com

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    Media Contact:
    Eric Deutchman
    866-568-0129 x 722
    ericd@atalasoft.com

SOURCE  Atalasoft

Atalasoft

CONTACT: Media - Eric Deutchman, +1-866-568-0129 x 722, ericd@atalasoft.com

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

CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the FCC's Open Meeting

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2011/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the FCC today adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to reform the Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent released the following statement:

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"We agree that comprehensive reform of the federal Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system is necessary in order to ensure these government programs meet the needs of U.S. consumers, who are increasingly relying on mobile wireless communications for not only their voice and broadband services, but also innovative services such as mHealth and mLearning.  Indeed, we agree with Chairman Genachowski that the Universal Service Fund must take into account the rapid consumer adoption of wireless services, and we believe that ensuring support is available for the deployment of mobile broadband services in high cost areas is an essential element for successful reform.

"The FCC has recognized that the current universal service system, with its emphasis on legacy wireline voice technology, does not reflect market or technological realities. As it exists today, the high cost Universal Service Fund is administratively complex, guarantees profits for incumbent wireline networks and promotes inefficiency. Similarly, the antiquated intercarrier compensation system imposes a convoluted and imbalanced set of rules on communications providers that ultimately reduces consumer choice and obstructs innovation. We agree with the Chairman, multiple Commissioners and leading members of Congress that it is time to revamp these outdated rules.

"Two weeks ago, President Obama used the State of the Union Address to set a national goal of deploying the next generation of high-speed wireless coverage to 98 percent of all Americans within five years. We urge the FCC to adopt reforms of the Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system that advance that goal and that maintain the United States' mobile broadband leadership."

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.

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CONTACT: Amy Storey, +1-202-736-3207

Web Site: http://www.ctia.org

Bigpoint Launches Battlestar Galactica Online; Humans and Cylons Battle for Control of the Universe

Tactical Space Combat MMOG Based on Syfy's Hit Television Series Sets New Benchmark in Browser-based Gaming; Available Worldwide in Partnership With Syfy

HAMBURG, Germany, February 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Bigpoint (http://www.bigpoint.com) - the global market leader in
browser-based massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) - today launched
Battlestar Galactica Online. Based on the internationally popular Syfy
television series produced by Universal Cable Productions, Battlestar
Galactica Online (http://battlestar-galactica.bigpoint.com/) is a
free-to-play, browser-based space combat MMOG that combines high-quality, 3D
graphics with intense gameplay. Following a successful closed beta period
that started in late 2010, the free-to-play game can now be enjoyed by
players worldwide.

    David Eick, Executive Producer of "Battlestar Galactica," said, "Bigpoint
has successfully embraced the spirit of 'Battlestar Galactica's' aggressive
ship design, tactile physics, and its signature, verite-style combat
aesthetic, and taken it all to an entirely new level. Playing this game is
like watching the most highly-adrenalized, nail-biting episodes of the series
while chewing on a hunk of uranium. I highly recommend it - just make sure
you don't have anything else to do for a few days..."

    Battlestar Galactica Online is based on the acclaimed Emmy and Peabody
Award-winning television series "Battlestar Galactica," which aired for four
seasons on Syfy. Set during the latter part of the show's second season, the
game takes the form of a previously "untold chapter," in which both the
Colonial and Cylon fleets are stranded in an uncharted area of space. Heavily
damaged and low on critical supplies, both fleets must fight for control of
the resources in the nearby star systems as the Colonials desperately search
for a way to escape before the Cylons regain enough strength to destroy them
once and for all.

    "Our team's passion for the series, and their dedication to maintaining
its authenticity, enabled us to extend 'Battlestar Galactica's' iconic IP
into a world-class MMOG," said Heiko Hubertz, CEO and Founder, Bigpoint. "We
are confident that a new standard has been achieved - no longer should
browser games be considered subpar to their console or PC-installed
counterparts."

    A blend of tactical space combat, exploration, and mission-based gameplay
provides an engaging experience. For accuracy, assets from the television
production have been integrated into the game, including Bear McCreary's
original score, select talent likenesses, and a number of ships modeled from
schematics provided by the show's creators.

    At the start, players select a side - human or Cylon - and then are
guided through a series of introductory tasks to learn basic flight controls
and weapon systems. Once completed, players can customize their in-game
avatars, receive situation and mission briefings, and begin to explore the
vast universe. As players gain experience, they can unlock additional ships
and learn a variety of skills. Inside capital ships and outposts, players can
access the in-game market and customize all aspects their current ship -
including weapons, engines, hulls, computers, and mining equipment.

    For a period of six weeks, Syfy is Bigpoint's exclusive
distribution partner in the US (http://www.syfy.com/) and UK (
http://www.syfy.co.uk/battlestar-galactica-game). In addition to Bigpoint's
game sites around the world, Syfy will also make the game available through
its other international sites in Germany, France, Spain, Poland, and Russia,
with more sites to be added in the weeks following launch.

    Currently in open beta, Battlestar Galactica Online was developed by
Artplant (http://artplant.no), a Norwegian studio that specializes in MMOGs.
Post launch, Bigpoint will continue to add new content and features, paying
close attention to community feedback. Battlestar Galactica Online is
licensed through Universal Partnerships & Licensing on behalf of NBC
Universal Television Consumer Products Group.

    Boilerplates / Assets:
ftp://ftp-anonymous-pub.bigpoint.net/Battlestar%20Galactica%20Online/

   
    Public Relations Contact Europe:
    Matthias Mirlach
    PR Manager
    +49-40881413-207
    m.mirlach@bigpoint.net

    Public Relations Contact North America:
    Alan Dunton
    Public Relations Director, Bigpoint Inc.
    +1-415-821-8107
    a.dunton@bigpoint.net

    Bill Brennan
    Vice President, Syfy Publicity (U.S.)
    +1-212-664-4898
    Bill.Brennan@nbcuni.com

    Eileen Morrison
    Head of Global PR, Universal Networks International
    +44-(0)207-307-5596
    Eileen.Morrison@nbcuni.com

Source: Bigpoint GmbH

Public Relations Contact Europe: Matthias Mirlach, PR Manager, +49-40881413-207, m.mirlach@bigpoint.net. Public Relations Contact North America: Alan Dunton, Public Relations Director, Bigpoint Inc., +1-415-821-8107, a.dunton@bigpoint.net. Bill Brennan, Vice President, Syfy Publicity (U.S.), +1-212-664-4898, Bill.Brennan@nbcuni.com. Eileen Morrison, Head of Global PR, Universal Networks International, +44-(0)207-307-5596, Eileen.Morrison@nbcuni.com

Core Children's Services Launch New Website

BROMSGROVE, England, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Children's Services is pleased to announce the launch of its new website to promote the broad range of services available for children, young people and families across the UK.

In the midst of the changing climate within children and family services, the new website addresses the ever increasing demand to deliver services that are cost effective, flexible, personalised and supportive to children, young people and families.

Launched in December 2010, the new website provides a greater depth of information to better fit the scope of services available to customers. There are an additional 40 pages of content divided amongst the key areas of children services, family services and working with partners. There is also more detail and clarity about the organisation, better informing customers about the history and development of Core Children's Services and its stated aim 'to make a difference to children.'

Greater prominence has also been placed on showcasing case studies, success stories and latest news features, as the organisation looks to better communicate the positive outcomes achieved through each service strand.

Sally Melbourne, Executive Director of Core Children's Services, comments: "The new website clearly outlines the child and family centred approach that Core Children's Services staff take to service delivery. Like our website, we want to be fresh and creative whilst at the same time offering a safe and consistent range of interventions and support."

The launch of the new website coincides with Core Children's Services formally becoming a company in its own right, seceding from Foster Care Associates (FCA) - the UK's leading Independent Fostering Agency. Core Children's Services and Foster Care Associates, both companies within the Core Assets Group of Companies, have a continued interest in maintaining a positive working relationship.

Plans are already in place for phase two development, enabling online access to book and pay for services, as well as providing a range of information specifically for children and young people around services such as contact. There will also be ongoing activity to keep the website fresh and updated through the addition of news features, case studies and success stories.

The revised branding applied to the website will be further supported by a rejuvenated print campaign, as the company looks to move forward into its new era with a fully integrated marketing strategy.

About Core Children's Services:

Core Children's Services provides a range of integrated services that are locally based to children and their families throughout the UK, including children's disability services and information on short breaks for carers.

Working in partnership with Local Authorities, Trusts, organisations and families, services for children and families are designed to be flexible and meet the needs of customers, while maintaining the ethos of a truly child centred organisation. Working together, the company provides a multidisciplinary team of social workers, family support staff, therapists and teacher, with the necessary skills and experience to address each child's individual and holistic needs.

    Core Children's Services PR Contact:
    Rob Bloom
    Online Copywriter
    Malvern View
    Saxon Business Park
    Hanbury Road
    Stoke Prior
    Bromsgrove
    B60 4AD
    01527 556480
    http://www.corechildrensservices.co.uk

SOURCE  Core Children's Services

Core Children's Services

CONTACT: Core Children's Services PR, Rob Bloom, Online Copywriter, 01527 556480

Web Site: http://www.corechildrensservices.co.uk

Yubico and Quest Software Partner to Offer Two-factor Authentication With YubiKey for Quest Defender

SUNNYVALE and ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Yubico, a leading provider of easy and secure login solutions, and Quest Software today announced that the YubiKey® USB authentication key is now available as one of the hardware tokens offered with Quest Defender.

Quest offers IT management software across virtual, physical and cloud environments. Quest Defenderenhances security by enabling two-factor authentication to network, Web and applications-based resources. Defender was designed to base all administration and identity management on an organization's existing investment in Active Directory, and eliminates the costs and time involved in setting up and maintaining proprietary databases. In addition, Defender works with the full range of OATH-compliant One Time Password (OTP) methods, including mobile phone apps, display tokens - and most recently - YubiKeys.

"With its ease of use, robust design and minimal size, the YubiKey is a great complement to our existing offering of authentication methods," said Jackson Shaw, Sr. Director of Product Management for Identity & Access Management, Quest Software.

The YubiKey simplifies the process of logging in with a One Time Password token, as it does not require the user to re-type long pass codes from a display device into the login field of the computer. The YubiKey is inserted in the USB-port of any computer and the OTP is generated and automatically entered with a simple touch of a button on the YubiKey, without the need for any client software or drivers. The rugged, ultra-thin, battery-free, crush safe, and waterproof design has also been fundamental to the success of the YubiKey, currently used by over 10,000 customers globally.

"We are pleased to partner with Quest Software to offer Defender customers unmatched ease of use, and the Yubico community a new proven validation server choice," said Stina Ehrensvard, CEO and Founder, Yubico.

The joint solution will be demonstrated at the RSA Conference in San Francisco Feb. 14-18, 2011 in the Quest Software booth #2232.

About Yubico

Yubico's core product is the YubiKey®, a unique USB-key for instant and strong authentication to networks and services.  Provided with a disruptive open source business model the award winning technology is rapidly being adopted by developers, enterprises and cloud services around the globe. The team is based in US, UK, Sweden, and India. For more information, please visit http://www.yubico.com.

About Quest Software, Inc.

Quest Software (Nasdaq: QSFT)simplifies and reduces the cost of managing IT for more than 100,000 customers worldwide. Our innovative solutions make solving the toughest IT management problems easier, enabling customers to save time and money across physical, virtual and cloud environments.  For more information about Quest solutions for application management, database management, Windows management, virtualization management, and IT management, go to http://www.quest.com.

    MEDIA CONTACTS:

    Yubico
    Heidi Rosenberg
    Nadel Phelan, Inc.
    +1-831-440-2405
    heidi@nadelphelan.com

    Quest Software
    Lora Deeds
    +1-614-726-4660
    Lora.Deeds@quest.com

SOURCE  Yubico

Yubico

CONTACT: Heidi Rosenberg of Nadel Phelan, Inc., +1-831-440-2405, heidi@nadelphelan.com, for Yubico; or Lora Deeds of Quest Software, +1-614-726-4660, Lora.Deeds@quest.com

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

Online Backup: Unlimited Data Plans Could Soon be a Thing of the Past. Disaster? Or a Blessing in Disguise?

LONDON, February 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     The blogosphere has been awash with rants, raves and responses to a major
online backup company's recent decision to pull the plug on their unlimited
data storage plan. Twitter has been flooded with comments from angry
customers who feel they have been let down by the backup provider. When the
anger and acrimonious tweets settle, victims will emerge from the storm in a
desperate search for an alternative.

    There are those in the world of online backup who have been expecting
unlimited data options to hit the headlines. It seems certain people failed
to see how such an offer was viable in the long-term. To put it simply: it
seemed too good to be true and like most things, it was. In an age when the
amount of data created by the average internet individual is growing at a
phenomenal rate, unlimited data plans seem increasingly like bad business. In
2010, the CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, told us that, "Between the birth of
the world and 2003, there were 5 exabytes of information created. We now
create 5 exabytes every 2 days. See why it's so painful to operate in
information markets?" This is staggering. As a result of mobile devices with
internet connections becoming commonplace, we have exhausted our supply of
IPv4 addresses sooner than expected, all 4.3 billion of them. 4.3 billion!

    With this increasing growth in mind, it would be safe to assume that
there is no future in unlimited data plans. The company agree, saying that it
expects competitors to follow its lead in abandoning the unlimited model.
Online backup companies who offer such plans are businesses offering a
service through which they hope to make a profit. Obviously. But, companies
who offer unlimited data plans for a small annual fee, or smaller monthly
fee, are unable to manage the customers who rightly take 'unlimited' at face
value.

    A backup provider's inability to sustain their most attractive pricing
model must be taken seriously. It leaves people needing an alternative.
Suddenly, the process of backing up your important documents, photos, videos,
music - your memories - requires a lot of effort. The transition from one
service to another becomes demanding: it demands your time to research and
seek out the next best thing, but even more annoyingly, it demands your
money. Getting your back-up system in order should consist of a one-time
setup, a hassle free "I'm running in the background" programme and no damage
to your wallet.

    That's the way BuddyBackup see things, anyway.

    In a world where the internet reigns supreme and technology is constantly
adapting to keep up with the demands of the user, BuddyBackup propose the
refreshing idea that we should invest our faith, and our data, in our
'buddies'.

    All BuddyBackup requires is a dependence on the good nature of friends.
By utilising P2P technology to create a network of backups between friends'
PCs, you know your data will never be far away. All your backups are
protected by 128bit AES encryption. Your buddies have no access to your data,
nor you to theirs. The more buddies you have, the more efficient the service.
If your buddies aren't online, BuddyBackup will keep track of the changes
you've made and back them up the next time a buddy comes online. You control
how much space you want to allocate for backups - there is no restriction.

    Perhaps, as people come to assess their budgets and consider alternative
options, they will realise that backup needn't be such a headache, nor should
it cost them any money!

Source: BuddyBackup Limited

Jonty Scott +44-(0)203-177-1938

ISSA Offers Free Personal Trainer Websites to Members

CARPINTERIA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has partnered with Fitness Pro Sites in order to give each of their members a free website to support their fitness business. As a fitness organization accredited to provide fitness education through distance learning, ISSA is well aware of how crucial it is for fitness professionals to have an online presence in today's world.

One of the primary uses of the Internet, besides information and communication, is shopping for services and products. "In order to be successful in this day and age," says Dr. Sal Arria, ISSA CEO/Co-founder, "a website is practically a must for any business. There are people who need a fitness professional's help, and they are going online to locate one. If you don't have a website, how are they going to find you?" However, not everyone is tech-savvy enough to design their own website, and many people starting their own personal training business don't have the resources to hire a designer to create and maintain their site.

Based on member inquiries and requests, and knowing the importance of a website for marketing, boosting credibility, and disseminating fitness information, ISSA is proud to announce that complimentary, easy-to-setup, professionally designed websites are now available to its active members. Additional services such as custom domain name, social networking support, and search engine listings can be obtained by upgrading to an affordably priced "basic" or "marketing" package if the member wishes.

The websites will reflect whether an ISSA member is currently a student or a certified fitness trainer, and which ISSA certification(s) they hold. If a trainer lets their certification lapse, their website will become inactive. In this way, the public can also be assured that the trainer holds a nationally recognized personal training certification and is completing the continuing education expected of a professional.

About ISSA

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has been the world leader in fitness education and certification since 1988, providing education and certification to over 130,000 people in 85 countries.   ISSA is the industry-leading first fitness organization in the U.S. to receive accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  http://www.ISSAonline.edu

SOURCE  International Sports Sciences Association

International Sports Sciences Association

CONTACT: Sabeen Sadiq, 1-800-892-4772, ssadiq@issaonline.edu

Web Site: http://www.issaonline.edu

MedNet Solutions Announces Significant Enhancements to ENLIGHTEN, Its Flagship EDC / eClinical Solution

MINNETONKA, Minn., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MedNet Solutions, a global life sciences technology solutions company specializing in clinical study management systems, is pleased to announce the latest release of ENLIGHTEN®, the company's flagship eClinical solution.  The ENLIGHTEN system, which provides a proven, highly configurable, and easy-to-use electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical trial management system (CTMS), has effectively supported the world-wide clinical research needs of pharmaceutical and medical device companies for over 10 years.

The latest ENLIGHTEN release contains numerous enhancements which fall into three major categories: 1) expanded reporting capabilities that provide users with superior report creation flexibility and increased data visibility, 2) increased configurability to more quickly and easily meet customers' unique, study-specific requirements, and 3) optimized system performance to ensure rapid system response times and a superior user experience.

"For over a decade, ENLIGHTEN has successfully supported clinical studies of all types - from large to small, from early phase trials to post market registries, and across virtually every therapeutic area," remarked Al Sherwood, MedNet's Senior Vice President of Research and Development and co-founder of MedNet Solutions. "Proof of ENLIGHTEN's success is MedNet's exceptionally high level of repeat customer business.  But we're not resting on our laurels...we're committed to continuing to enhance our systems to better meet our customers' evolving needs."

"The last thing a sponsor should have to worry about is their EDC partner," stated John M. (Rob) Robertson, President and CEO of MedNet Solutions.  "And with MedNet, there's no need to worry. From our proven systems to our experienced, hardworking, and responsive staff, MedNet is the eClinical company our customers know they can rely on and trust."

For more information on MedNet Solutions and the ENLIGHTEN EDC / eClinical solution, or to schedule a product demonstration, please call MedNet Solutions at (866) 258-2735, email MedNet at contact@mednetstudy.com, or visit http://www.mednetstudy.com.

About MedNet Solutions

MedNet Solutions is a leading healthcare technology company specializing in clinical study management systems designed for the global life sciences market. Applying critical insight, proven technology and unwavering support, MedNet delivers powerful, flexible and easy-to-use web-based solutions that support our customers' clinical studies, registries and investigator initiated trials. Since 2000, MedNet has successfully supported leading pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology organizations on projects spanning 6 continents and more than 40 countries. MedNet delivers a superior customer experience from beginning to end.  For more information, please visit http://www.mednetstudy.com.

    Contact Information:
    Dirk H. Nelson
    Marketing Manager
    110 Cheshire Lane, Suite 300
    Minnetonka, MN  55305
    USA
    (763) 258-2735

SOURCE  MedNet Solutions

MedNet Solutions

CONTACT: Dirk H. Nelson, Marketing Manager of MedNet Solutions, +1-763-258-2735

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

ThoughtWorks Utilizes Software Architecture Management for Enterprise Agile Success

Global leader in Agile provides service using Headway Software's award winning Structure101 to help IT organizations assess and improve the value of their software assets

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ThoughtWorks, Inc., a global IT consultancy, today announced a new partnership with Headway Software, the creators of the award-winning software architecture management product, Structure101.  Among other uses, ThoughtWorks utilizes Structure101 in its Technology Healthcheck service offering that helps IT organizations assess the status of their existing software systems. This hands-on, on-site service uses a variety of open source and commercial tools to ascertain the quality characteristics of the code base. Quality metrics allow organizations to make informed decisions about their software.

"IT organizations strive to be ever more adaptive to customers' needs. Well-architected software is a key enabler in this regard," explained Neal Ford and Erik Doernenburg, senior architects with ThoughtWorks. "We chose Structure101 as part of our Technology Healthcheck service so we can deliver a high value service that improves the asset value of our client's software investments. Our Technology Healthcheck service delivers a series of recommendations that support our clients in migrating towards an improved, cost-effective solution."

Headway Software CEO, Chris Chedgey said, "The quality of software architecture has a major impact on the cost of software development projects. Keep your architecture clean and tangle free and you can deliver more features in less time and at lower cost. We are delighted to have ThoughtWorks, a leading and highly influential global IT consultancy, roll out a service dedicated to analyzing and improving software architecture using Structure 101."

ThoughtWorks' Technology Healthcheck offers a way to map even the most complicated systems landscape; its results are concise and have a practical focus - ready to inform tactical decision-making or long-range budgeting and planning. With the cumulative impact of growth, mergers, downturns and market changes, the typical IT base consists of a disparate mix of legacy systems and newer technologies of varying (and often hidden) complexity. Using the most advanced techniques, we go in-depth to measure and report on systems in several dimensions relevant to technical staff and executives.

The Technology Healthcheck creates a roadmap for IT priorities grounded in metrics and presented in a way that speaks plainly to all involved. It is particularly helpful when you are trying to answer specific questions - where investments will be most effective, where and why current platforms are most at risk of breakdown, how to "de-dupe" systems after a merger - or if you need a frank assessment of your portfolio strengths and weaknesses for planning.

About ThoughtWorks

ThoughtWorks, Inc. is a global IT consultancy providing Agile-based systems development, consulting, and transformation services to Global 1000 companies. It has pioneered many of the most advanced and successful Agile methods of software development and best practices used in the industry today. At its core, ThoughtWorks helps its clients maximize investment and performance across a portfolio of complex, business-critical applications, while reducing time and risk. Its products division, ThoughtWorks Studios, offers tools to manage the entire Agile development lifecycle through its Agile ALM solution, comprised of Mingle®, Go® and Twist®. ThoughtWorks employs 1,500 professionals to serve clients from offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.thoughtworks.com

About Headway Software

Headway Software is the company that makes software architecture easy, and the first independent software vendor to focus purely on software structure and architectural control; fundamental tenets of building maintainable and extensible software. The company's Structure101 products use advanced reverse engineering, structural analysis and architectural mapping techniques for Java, .Net, C/C++, and more. Based in Ireland and France, Headway Software is independently owned and operated. Customers include Blackrock, Cantor Fitzgerald, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Euro Bank, Hypoport, UBS, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Zurich, BAE Systems, DCN Naval Systems, European Space Agency, European Commission, NASA, Ebay, Intuit, Netflix, Orbitz, Parametric Technology, SAP, Value Click, VMware, Yahoo, EMC, SonyEricsson, SpringSource, Cochlear, Life Technologies, Phonak, EnBW, and The Financial Times.

    Media Contact

    Christie Denniston, Catapult PR-IR
    O: (303) 581-7760
    C: (303) 827-5164
    cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

SOURCE  ThoughtWorks, Inc.

ThoughtWorks, Inc.

CONTACT: Christie Denniston of Catapult PR-IR, office, +1-303-581-7760, cell, +1-303-827-5164, cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com, for ThoughtWorks, Inc.

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

Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements Pile Up Like Snowflakes

Nation's Largest, Most Reliable 3G Network Continues To Heat Up In Snowy and Sunny Locations

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Snow may be on the ground, but that hasn't slowed Verizon Wireless' network enhancement efforts.  The company recently enhanced its 3G network, the largest and most reliable in the nation, in several snow-covered locations.

Whether shoveling snow, sledding with the kids, or staying warm by the fire, Verizon Wireless' recent network enhancements make downloading apps, browsing the Web, working on the go, or downloading music quick and easy.  Last week alone, Verizon Wireless announced new cell sites in:

    --  Oneida County, N.Y.
    --  Boothwyn, Pa.
    --  Pittston, Pa.
    --  York, Pa.
    --  Prairie Village, Kan.
    --  Roscommon County, Mich.

Customers escaping the snowy weather enjoyed enhanced coverage as well.  A temporary Verizon Wireless cell site ensured wireless users didn't need a mulligan to tweet, surf, call, text or e-mail during last weekend's golf tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz.  The company activated a Cell on Wheels (COW) in the area of the tournament course, enabling thousands of fans to surf the Web, send and receive video and picture messages by text or e-mail, place phone calls, and access their favorite social media sites.

The Verizon Wireless 3G broadband network carries the millions of data sessions for customers using the latest wireless devices, including tablets, laptops and smartphones.  Verizon Wireless' network enhancements are part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for voice and data services.  Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion in its nationwide network since it was formed - $6 billion on average every year.

More Information Available

    --  Follow VZWNetwork on Twitter for ongoing network updates, enhancements
        and information.
    --  See video footage of Verizon Wireless' year-round network preparations
        across the country on YouTube and in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
        Library.
    --  Find additional network announcements in the Verizon Wireless News
        Center.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com, Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork

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

Morningstar.com Unveils New Portfolio Management, Personal Finance, and Investing Tools

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar.com, the popular individual investor website from Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), recently added a wealth of new features and tools to help make investing more transparent and enable investors to better track and manage their portfolios, personal finances, and investment decisions.

"We want Morningstar.com to be not just an investment research and data site, but rather a comprehensive financial resource for investors at every phase of their lives," said Kunal Kapoor, president of individual software at Morningstar. "These recent enhancements are the result of feedback from investors and fit in perfectly with our longstanding efforts to make Morningstar.com a more intuitive site that helps to demystify investing, whether you're an experienced investor getting ready to retire or a new investor just getting started with your first 401(k) plan."

To help investors track and manage their portfolios and investments, Morningstar.com recently expanded its Portfolio Manager tool with a number of new advanced features.  Portfolio Manager now features new navigation functionality to make it easier to locate securities and sort from among more than 200 data points (including new data points such as management fees, debt and total capitalization, pre-market and after hours trading prices, NAV and percentage of premium/discount, and realized gain or loss since purchase). Morningstar has doubled the number of customized views and an Import Wizard tool streamlines the process of importing new data into an existing portfolio. All Morningstar.com Premium members now receive a Portfolio Monitor report, a monthly portfolio performance statement delivered directly to the investor's e-mail inbox. It provides a summary of investment performance, including top contributors and detractors, an asset allocation breakdown, and a digest of the latest Morningstar analyst research available for the investor's holdings.

Investors can also find a host of resources to manage their household finances under the new "Real Life Finance" tab. The tab is organized into seven different sections, each featuring commentary and videos from Christine Benz, Morningstar.com director of personal finance and author of 30-Minute Money Solutions:

    --  Family Finance: This page contains tools and worksheets for budgeting,
        calculating net worth, organizing personal finance files and statements,
        along with tips for using credit wisely and ways to save on everyday
        expenditures.
    --  Start Investing: In this section, new investors can find tools to create
        an investment policy statement, establish the investment portfolio that
        is right for them, and calculate their savings' future worth.
    --  Save for College: Morningstar's comprehensive 529 college-savings plan
        research and ratings are found here in the 529 Plan Center, which has a
        screener to help parents determine which state's plan is the best for
        their child. Detailed information on other college-savings vehicles can
        be found here, as well, along with Morningstar.com's popular college
        savings calculator.
    --  Invest for Retirement: Resources for managing a retirement portfolio are
        located in this section, including a retirement savings calculator, an
        IRA calculator, 401(k) plan tips, asset allocation tools, and model
        retirement portfolios for aggressive, moderate and conservative
        investors.
    --  Invest in Retirement: Designed to help retirees maximize their
        investment income and make their savings last, this section includes a
        retirement income tool to help find an optimal portfolio withdrawal
        rate. The section also includes tips for adjusting portfolios during
        retirement, maximizing Social Security, and making smart decisions when
        purchasing annuities and long-term care insurance.
    --  Optimize Your Portfolio: A set of resources to help investors get the
        most out of their portfolio's performance, including tools for creating
        watchlists; instant and portfolio X-Ray tools to guard against
        overexposure and duplication of investments; articles on rebalancing
        portfolios, asset allocation, and risk management; and the best ways to
        balance short-term and long-term investment goals.
    --  Minimize Taxes: This section brings tax-related topics to investors'
        attention, including changes in public tax policy and tax-efficient
        investment ideas.

In addition, Morningstar has added a number of new tools to help make investing more transparent. For stock investors, the "Quote" pages now contain an enhanced "Insiders" section featuring executive compensation information versus performance, insider activity charts, and board member connections. Major shareholder information is also available along with peer ownership comparisons, and investors can get credit rating information including debt-to-equity capital structure. Morningstar.com also now offers complete transcripts for public companies' earnings conference calls in the new, searchable Earnings Call Center.

Fund investors also have new transparency tools at their disposal. New risk ratings compare a fund to its Morningstar peer category. Under the "Portfolio" tab, a new Morningstar® Ownership Zone(TM)( )graphic visually shows a weighted average of the fund's holdings against the Morningstar Style Box(TM). Colorful sector weighting charts show fund holdings by sector versus the category average and benchmark weight, and a global map shows a fund's holdings by world region, with a percentage breakdown between developed and emerging markets.

With 6.2 million registered users and reports on more than 29,000 stocks and funds, Morningstar.com has been ranked as one of the top investing sites by Barron's, Forbes, and Money magazines.

About Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions. Morningstar provides data on more than 370,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 4 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. The company has operations in 26 countries.

©2011 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved.

    Media Contact:
    Shawn Malayter, 312-696-6050 or shawn.malayter@morningstar.com

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SOURCE  Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc.

CONTACT: Shawn Malayter of Morningstar, Inc., +1-312-696-6050, shawn.malayter@morningstar.com

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

Navigation Solution for the iPhone and iPad: MotionX-GPS Drive Partners With Acapela Speech Synthesis

The Leading Navigation Solution for the iPhone and iPad has Selected Acapela Voices for its Flagship MotionX-GPS Drive

MONS, Belgium, February 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     MotionX-GPS Drive turns the iPhone or iPad 3G into the next-generation
in-vehicle and pedestrian navigation solution. MotionX introduces new
features not yet seen on mobile devices, including 'door-to-door' personal
navigation tools, user interface innovations to simplify the navigation
experience, live search, and integration of Facebook Places and Wikipedia
search. The advanced MotionX Find-N-Go(TM) technology lets the user find
anything, anywhere. Just follow the easy to understand real-time street name
announcements and direction vocalization provided by Acapela voices. Driving
or Walking. It's that simple.

    'Fullpower is blazing new trails for in-vehicle telematics with MotionX,'
said Philippe Kahn, CEO of Fullpower-MotionX. 'MotionX always delivers the
most up-to-date information, pleasantly vocalized by Acapela's synthesized
voices.'

    'Acapela is proud to partner with MotionX, the leader for iPhone
navigation. Together we deliver the next generation solution for the iPhone:
MotionX-GPS Drive,' adds Lars-Erik Larsson, Acapela Group CEO.

    MotionX-GPS Drive now offers support for external aftermarket solutions
such as the ones offered by Pioneer and JVC. MotionX-GPS Drive controls the
whole experience. The following video shows how users step into their cars
and continue using their iPhone, leveraging MotionX in-vehicle telematics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysgHA51AX-k.

    MotionX-GPS Drive in the iTunes App store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motionx-gps-drive/id328095974?mt=8

    About Fullpower-MotionX

    Fullpower-MotionX ignited the mobile sensing world with the
Fullpower-MotionX technology platform. Today, Fullpower-MotionX leads the
navigation category on the iPhone and the iPad. Fullpower-MotionX solutions
are designed and developed in Santa Cruz, California. Fullpower partners
include market leaders such as Apple, Nike, Jawbone, JVC, Pioneer and Texas
Instruments. For more information http://drive.motionx.com

    About Acapela Group - http://www.acapela-group.com

    Acapela Group, the leading voice expert, invents text-to- speech
solutions to give your content a voice in up to 30 languages and help its
customers to buid their voice strategy to add audible value to their services
and applications through the spoken word.

    Acapela speech solutions allow to turn any written text into natural
speech files, using any of the 60 High Quality standard voices or the
organization's own synthesized voice talent -with Acapela voice Factory- for
improved market recognition and audio-brand visibility.

    Over 1000 companies around the world have already adopted Acapela high
quality voices to voice-empower their products and services, in very
different markets.

    Check out http://www.acapela.tv, Acapela Group's sparkling laboratory
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Caroline Houel, Telephone number : +33562247104, E-mail : caroline.houel@acapela-group.com

AT&T Invites Guests to Surf the Web, Text and More With Mobile Devices at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

Tournament Attendees Able To Use Mobile Phones On Course For First Time in Tournament History

DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2011 AT&T* Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, attendees will be able to stay connected to their worlds through their mobile devices across the participating golf courses - for the first time in AT&T golf sponsorship history.

"We're very excited to be part of the final test of the PGA TOUR's mobile device policy. For the first time, spectators can use their phones from the Pebble Beach golf courses during tournament play," said Gail Torreano, senior vice president, AT&T Corporate Sponsorships. "Now we're able to offer that and much, much more, giving fans a chance to see how the game and technology have really evolved."

As long as the smartphones stay on the silent or vibrate setting, mobile users can access the internet, send text messages, and download data across all three AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf courses. Attendees can make phone calls at designated areas on the course and will be able to charge their devices at free charging stations across all courses.

This year marks AT&T's 26th as title sponsor of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, giving the company the second-longest continuous title sponsorship on the PGA TOUR. The tournament has seen some of golf's greatest players and attracted many of the most famous celebrities, sports stars and political personalities.

"Through the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and with the help the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, AT&T has helped raise more than $73 million in charitable giving in the past 26 years to aid organizations throughout the area," Torreano said. "We're proud to continue the tradition of giving while connecting fans to the action throughout the tournament."

AT&T Wi-Fi will be available for spectators to connect in designated areas including the AT&T Digital Clubhouse at the Triangle on Pebble Beach Golf Links. Fans can log on to AT&T Wi-Fi from their smartphones and other Wi-Fi enabled devices to enhance and share their tournament experience by checking leaderboard stats and updates, or posting on social networking sites. AT&T customers with qualifying AT&T smartphone, 3G LaptopConnect, and high speed Internet plans can access AT&T Wi-Fi at no additional charge. For more information on AT&T Wi-Fi and how to connect, visit AT&T Wi-Fi access.

During the tournament, fans are invited to stop by the AT&T Digital Clubhouse, located at the Triangle on Pebble Beach Golf Links, where holes 6, 8 and 14 meet, to participate in the "Closest to the Pin" contest, enjoy the action from two outdoor patio decks and experience a variety of AT&T products and services. Additionally, at the AT&T Fan Zone tent located on the 18th hole, guests can use YP.COM to explore businesses and other events on the Monterey Peninsula - as well as local deals to save money along the way. And, at the Grand Entrance, fans can participate in golf-related games and trivia at the AT&T Fan Zone Tour Truck.

In August of 2010, the PGA TOUR and the Wyndham Championship conducted the first mobile device test, allowing spectators to carry mobile devices on the golf course with the volume setting on silent or vibrate. Subsequent tests were held at the Frys.com Open and Chevron World Challenge in late 2010, and the 2011 Farmers Insurance Open.

Fans on-site and off can follow event happenings through the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Facebook page and on AT&T Fan Zone. More information on AT&T's sponsorships is available at: http://www.att.com/sponsorships.

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

About AT&T

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: Rick Rhodes, +1-314-982-6229, Rick.Rhodes@fleishman.com, for AT&T Inc.

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

Good job, LG. I doubt this will ever pass, but LG is trying to stop sales of the Sony PS3 since they claim that the Blu-ray player infringes on their IP. Isn't imaginary property fun?

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According to the documents, LG said it holds two patents that it believes Sony violates in the PlayStation 3 related to the way a Blu-ray player reproduces data from a Blu-ray disc. The company cited another patent that covers the "reproduction of multiple data streams" by way of multiple camera angles. LG also said Sony violates a patent it holds on the display of text subtitles on Blu-ray.

LG's decision to take aim at Sony follows a complaint filed by Sony with the ITC in late December. In that complaint, Sony said that LG violates patents it holds for mobile phones. The company asked the ITC to bar LG from selling its mobile phones in the United States.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20030963-17.html

Intel is probably losing too much money to wait for the chipset fix to get into the channel. They are continuing shipments of the Sandy Bridge motherboard chipset with the flaw. The flaw can be worked around and most end users probably won't even notice any problems.

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The flaw, said to affect 5 to 15 percent of all Cougar Point motherboards, results in a performance degradation for storage devices connected to the motherboard's SATA II data inputs. Devices that use those inputs are typically either hard drives or optical disk drives. If the inputs were affected, connected drives would eventually slow down to the point of becoming unusable.

To protect a PC from experiencing that issue, a system vendor could simply use the newer, faster SATA III inputs. Most Cougar Point desktop motherboards we've seen have four SATA II ports and two SATA IIIs. Laptop boards tend to have fewer inputs, but it's not hard to imagine that in a closed laptop or all-in-one chassis a vendor could simply use the SATA III inputs for the hard drive and the optical drive and ship without risk.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20030936-1.html

Miniseries MADE IN CHILE from TV CHILE

MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TV CHILE presents MADE IN CHILE, a TV miniseries that showcases diverse Chilean products and the enterprises that manufacture them.  The series consists of eight episodes; each dedicated to a production field, and is transmitted with English subtitles on Saturdays at 6:30 PM, with encores on Sundays at 3:30 AM and 9:00 AM, (EST) through TV CHILE.

MADE IN CHILE shows the initiative of Chilean entrepreneurs in diverse industrial areas, telling their stories, experiences and even the adventures lived while developing their products, culminating with the successful results that opened the country to international markets.

The documentary-style TV show is produced by the Association of Exporters of Manufacturing and Services, Asexma Chile A.G., with sponsoring by TV CHILE, and is part of a joint project with the ProChile Committee for Sector Branding (Chile Brands) with the objective of promoting Chilean exports and creating awareness in potential foreign commercial partners.

"Although we're located in different regions, the productivity issues and the technological and supply needs are similar. Because of this, we want to reach out to other markets with innovative solutions," says Marcos Illesca, Asexma's Project Manager, during a visit to Miami for the series release.

The MADE IN CHILE series features diverse subjects, such as Information Technology, Plastic Industry, Laboratories and Health Providers, Metallurgy, Packaging and Containers, Mining Providers, Gourmet Food, and the Audiovisual Industry. Each episode is divided into five segments that feature entrepreneurs and their companies, extending an invitation to leaders in other countries to form strategic alliances.

"Chile offers competitive advantages for the international markets," says Illesca. "Twenty years of constant growth, solid administrative, transportation, and communications infrastructures, along with the advanced development of our technological processes, present a favorable atmosphere for quality services.  We are very interested in hearing the opinions and suggestions from South Florida entrepreneurs," concludes Illesca, inviting them to visit the website, http://www.madeinchile.tv/show/.

    Scheduled segments for MADE IN CHILE on TV CHILE: (EST)
    (In Spanish with English subtitles)

    METALLURGY
    Saturday, February 12th, at 6:30 PM
    and Sunday, February 13th, at 3:30 AM and 9:00 AM

    PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS
    Saturday, February 19th, at 6:30 PM
    and Sunday, February 20th, 2011, at 3:30 AM and 9:00 AM

TV CHILE can be found in South Florida through Comcast (channel 658), DirecTV (channel 437), U-VERSE (channel 3032), Atlantic Broadband (channel 241) and Advanced Cable Communications (channel 414).

WEBSITE: http://madeinchile.tv/show

SOURCE  Andromeda Productions

Andromeda Productions

CONTACT: For more information and press materials:  Angelica Willard, +1-305-665-4946, angelicawillard@yahoo.com

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

If you own a laptop, you probably know what a pain it can be to use a trackpad or a nub. Sure, it works in a pinch, but you can't do much more on it than simple things. Ever played a game with a trackpad? Enter Swiftpoint with a mouse that brings true innovation to a crowded market. Notebook mice don't get much better than this product.Next Page »

From Plastic Pollution to Patented Baby Accessories: Moms Launch an Eco-Friendly Baby Start-Up.

MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Monkeys LLC, a Southern Oregon web-based start-up, plans to make a big impact on the environment and moms across the globe. While gearing up to get their bibs, pacifier holders and changing pads to market, the founders and stay at home moms, started a mommy blog called Earth Monkey Moms as a way to reach out and connect to other moms and to let them know they're not alone in their journeys.

Earth Monkeys' baby accessories are not only eco-friendly, but are also patent pending because of their unique design. Each item folds up into an attached small, lightweight bag that can easily be hooked to a diaper bag, purse or keychain. The accessories are also made from 100% recycled plastic bottles (RPET) and make a great substitute for disposable "on-the-go" products. Additionally, every piece comes with a recycled aluminum carabiner, making them even more convenient and easy to use.

Founders, Lindsay McPhail and Gena Hansen, are excited to officially launch their line, because they are passionate about providing an affordable way for all moms to make a positive impact on the environment. Their products range in price from $8.99 - $10.99 and are available to purchase on their website http://www.earthmonkeys.com now.

Co-Founder, Gena Hansen explains, "Sometimes it's hard to be environmentally conscious. It can be expensive to buy all eco-friendly products for your family, but we think every little bit counts! Our mission is to make it possible for any parent to make eco-friendly decisions for their household without breaking the bank or piling more work on an already hectic schedule!"

About Earth Monkeys:

In spring of 2010, Lindsay and Gena were rounding up their 5 crazy children trying to leave the farmer's market. The kids were sticky messes and as they were trying to load them into their cars Lindsay shouted across to parking lot to Gena, "We need a bib that's small enough to fit onto a keychain so it's always handy!" Nine months later the two had designed and manufactured their patented "bib-in-a-bag", "paci-pack", and "porta-pad" all made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.

http://www.earthmonkeys.com

http://www.earthmonkeymoms.com

Find Earth Monkeys on Facebook

SOURCE  Earth Monkeys LLC

Earth Monkeys LLC

CONTACT: Lindsay McPhail of Earth Monkeys LLC, +1-541-944-9071, Lindsay@earthmonkeys.com

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

eScreen Web-based Preferred Network for Electronic Driver Physicals Named Featured Product by the American Trucking Associations

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced today that eScreen, Inc.'s electronic, web-based preferred network for driver physical examinations has been included as a Featured Product in the ATA Business Solutions line of products and services for the trucking industry.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100129/ATALOGO)

ePhysical(TM) administers and schedules employee physical exams with completely paperless procedures. From the patient-history questionnaire through the exam and physician review, the process is completely digital. This approach allows employee physical exams to be managed centrally no matter where the exam occurs, permitting the consistent application of company and regulatory standards and continual review of the medical examination process.

"Driver fitness is a critical component of safety," said Warren Hoemann, ATA's Senior Vice President-Industry Affairs.  "For motor carriers with drivers based in multiple locations, ePhysical(TM) can help them meet government requirements, enhance driver health, and improve safety, while at the same time meeting the demanding schedules of the transportation freight industry."   

eScreen's Founder and Board Chairman Dr. Murray Lappe said, "eScreen is honored to have ePhysical(TM) selected as a Featured Product by the American Trucking Associations.  ePhysical(TM) is 'the first of its kind' electronic medical record system for commercial drivers' CDL medical exams. We are committed to improving the quality and compliance for carriers and their drivers. eScreen has built a technology platform that is being deployed nationwide into its Occupational Medical Clinic network that is an end-to-end paperless solution for Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME verified) and our DOT clients."

To learn more about ePhysical(TM), visit http://www.atabusinesssolutions.com/t-ePhysical.aspx or call (800) 881-0722.

About ATA

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

About eScreen

Located in Overland Park, Kansas, eScreen was founded in 1998 as the pioneer manufacturer and marketer of employment screening technology and web-based applications for the hiring and maintaining of efficient workforces.  The company expanded its product line of dynamic workplace screening solutions with the launch of ePhysical(TM), a digital physical exam form. ePhysical(TM) combines with medical review and driver qualification files management for monitoring and managing compliance from one web-based program management tool.

eScreen processes millions of corporate data transactions each year and offers a centralized process to ensure program compliance for both federally regulated (DOT) and non-regulated hiring programs.  To learn more about eScreen's integrated, electronic workplace solutions for simplified local and nationwide program management, please visit: http://www.escreen.com.

SOURCE  American Trucking Associations

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American Trucking Associations

CONTACT: Dennis Smith of ATA, +1-703-838-7903

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

Ricoh Introduces New Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 Color Digital Imaging System

Reliable color, powerful management tools, exceptional performance, environmental friendliness, and the ability to print from anywhere

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the availability of the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 Color Digital Imaging System.  Ideal for small businesses and workgroups, this multifunction product (MFP) gives users the ability to handle all of their document-related processes with many features in a compact design.

The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 is engineered to keep pace with the way small companies do business. With the continued growth of the mobile workforce, printing on the go has become a necessity. Ricoh HotSpot MFP technology is available on the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551, allowing mobile users to print from a handheld device or smartphone without extra drivers or software.  In addition, the system also offers print and copy output speeds of 20 and 25 pages-per-minute, respectively, in either full-color or black and white.  Both models have fast first-copy times of 6.4 seconds for black and white, and 9.2 seconds for full-color documents. 

"Small companies are greatly focused on running business without interruption to their day-to-day operations," said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation.  "The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 streamlines complex workflows into a compact system that requires less time to create and manage documents, which ultimately frees up resources and increases productivity." 

Productivity

The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 offers a total paper capacity up to 1,600 sheets and accepts a wide variety of paper types and weights.   Adding to its paper handling capabilities is a standard 50-Sheet Automatic Reversing Document Feeder, an optional 500-sheet internal finisher with automatic stapling and optional 2- or 3-hole punching, and an optional envelope feeder tray.

Whether simple or complex, many tasks are made easy with the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551's intuitive 8.5" full-color LCD display.  Users can access many time-saving features, such as Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-Folder, and Scan-to-FTP.  Workflow is further streamlined with icon-driven, one-click PCL6/PostScript®3(TM) preset user interface drivers, an innovative Mail-to-Print feature that prints PDF or JPEG attachments instantly by sending an email directly to the MFP, and optional Print From/Scan-to-Media which allows users to easily output and capture documents using a USB drive or SD card.

Security

The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 offers a great line of defenses in safeguarding both printed and electronic documents.  Sensitive information is protected using the standard DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) that automatically overwrites the hard drive when activated after each job, while standard HDD encryption when activated allows users to protect their data, even if the hard drive is stolen.  Further security measures can be taken with encrypted PDF transmission via Scan-to-Email and Scan-to-Folder, and S/MIME encryption to protect emails from unauthorized network interception.  Additionally, login and IPP passwords are made difficult to compromise with the Scan-to-Webmail feature.

System Management

The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 allows companies to set output limits, control costs, and reinforce economical supply usage by assigning amounts of output or color usage on an individual or group level with the Quota Setting feature.  This function helps to manage output, while keeping supply costs low and highly predictable.

Sustainability

The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 maintains Ricoh's commitment to environmental sustainability with features such as standard auto duplexing to help lower paper consumption. Additionally, the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 offers superior energy efficiency with faster recovery time, which is a requirement of today's fast-paced business environment.  With a short recovery time of less than 10 seconds from sleep mode where it only consumes 1 watt, the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 achieves one of the lowest Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) values in the industry* with 1.00kWh and 1.27kWh, respectively, meeting current ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment specification (ver. 1.2) with  wide margins.  This is accomplished by an innovative new Color QSU (Quick Start-up) technology with features such as Ricoh's energy-saving PxP(TM) Toner.

*From "US EPA ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment Color MFP Qualified Model List," published January 18, 2011 and available at http://www.energystar.gov/products.  Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 was tested in accordance with US EPA TEC procedures.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the Aficio MP C2051 is $6,450, and the MP C2551 is $8,750.  For more information about this Color Digital Imaging System and other Ricoh products and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

About Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion.

Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.

Ricoh Americas Corporation, directly or through its network of authorized dealers, markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.

Information about Ricoh's complete range of offerings can be found at http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

© 2011 Ricoh Americas Corporation.  All rights reserved.  All other company or product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    CONTACT:    Linda Montefusco             Sarah Sanzari
                Ricoh Americas Corporation   Peppercom
                (973) 882-2172               (212) 931-6175
                 linda.montefusco@ricoh-
                 usa.com                     ssanzari@peppercom.com

SOURCE  Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation

CONTACT: Linda Montefusco of Ricoh Americas Corporation, +1-973-882-2172, linda.montefusco@ricoh-usa.com; or Sarah Sanzari of Peppercom, +1-212-931-6175, ssanzari@peppercom.com

Web Site: http://www.ricoh-usa.com

PopCap Launches Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for the PlayStation® Network

Latest Adaptation of Award-Winning Franchise Features 2 Modes of Multiplayer Action, 12 Achievements and 21 Mini-Games

SEATTLE, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced the global launch of Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for the PlayStation® Network.  An extension of the company's hugely popular franchise, this adaptation delivers 2 modes of non-stop multiplayer action, 12 achievements and 21 mini-games, and is available immediately for US$14.99.

Plants vs. Zombies on the PlayStation Network is one of the most action-packed iterations of PopCap's blockbuster, award-winning game series, in which players--armed with an arsenal of  mutant, zombie-battling plants--must defend their home against hordes of the quirky undead.  The fun never dies with plenty of head-to-head challenges and cooperative gameplay throughout.

Plants vs. Zombies for the PlayStation Network features:

    --  A total of seven addictive game modes, including two multiplayer modes:
        Co-Op and Vs. Mode
    --  12 achievements and 21 mini-games, including the fan favorite Heavy
        Weapon(TM) mini-game, inspired by another of PopCap's popular titles.
    --  A novel, fun way to track and share progress online, where players
        create and accessorize their own custom house and cruise down the street
        to see their friends' cribs!
    --  Sharp,  high-definition graphics at 1920 x 1080
    --  All 50 levels of the original Adventure mode along with Puzzle,
        Survival, and Zen Garden modes

About PopCap

PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 400 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship franchise, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units.

The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at http://www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

SOURCE  PopCap Games

PopCap Games

CONTACT: Laurie Thornton of Radiate PR, +1-650-654-2660, laurie@radiatepr.com; Eric Walter, +1-206-588-8565, ewalter@popcap.com, International, Cathy Orr, +353 1 646 8107, corr@popcap.com, both of PopCap Games

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

Revolution at Server4you: Brand-Name Hardware for Everybody

HUERTH, Germany, February 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Hosting company Server4you revolutionizes the hosting market again. All
of their new EcoServers are now based on the latest Primergy systems from
Fujitsu and are available starting from 58.99 US$ per month. The servers are
equipped with powerful quad-core CPUs from AMD and up to 16 GB DDR3 RAM.

    "With our offers we want to make modern brand-name hardware available for
everybody," explains Server4you's director Thomas Strohe. "And we don't even
charge any setup fee and do without minimum contract terms. Our customers are
supposed to stay with us because they are satisfied, not because they have
to," says Strohe.

    Another important feature of the EcoServers is their low energy
consumption. They use more than 55 percent less energy than standard servers
and have an average input of only 37.2 watts. Thus they produce about 632 kg
less CO2 emissions every year. Despite of these values, however, they even
surpass comparably equipped systems regarding their performance. According to
the supplier this is due to the fact that only brand-name hardware is used.

    As the EcoServers can optionally be hosted at datadock, one of the most
eco-friendly data centers in Europe, the benefit for the environment is even
larger. Datadock's total power consumption is 25 percent lower as compared to
an average data center. Therefore, almost 70 percent of the energy that a
normal server would use in an average data center is saved in total per
EcoServer at datadock.

    With its remarkable price policy and the extensive range of products, the
brand Server4you decisively co-determines the hosting market. Despite of the
low prices customers may profit from first-class technology, expert support,
and an excellent connection. Server4you was the first brand to introduce
virtually dedicated cloud servers on the German market, and is operating
successfully on the international market.

   
    Your press contact:

    Server4you
    Thomas Strohe
    Daimlerstrasse 9-11
    50354 Huerth
    Tel.: +49-2233-612-0
    presse@server4you.de

    http://www.server4you.com

Source: SERVER4YOU

Your press contact: Server4you, Thomas Strohe, Daimlerstrasse 9-11, 50354 Huerth, Tel.: +49-2233-612-0, presse@server4you.de

New Partnership Launches Ultimate Healthy Relationship Resource

Break the Cycle and the National Dating Abuse Helpline, the Two Most Respected Dating Violence Advocates, Join Forces to Create the Most Powerful Online Healthy-Dating Resource for Teens and Young Adults in the United States, loveisrespect.org

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Break the Cycle and the National Dating Abuse Helpline, a project of the National Council on Family Violence, are joining forces to create the most comprehensive online destination to engage, educate and empower teens and young adults to prevent and end abusive relationships--loveisrespect.org.

Break the Cycle is the nation's leading organization addressing dating abuse with more than 15 years of providing training, education, online resources, advocacy and activism. The National Dating Abuse Helpline provides the only peer-to-peer online chat in the country where trained advocates give advice to other teens and young adults.

Teen dating violence is an urgent, silent epidemic. One in three teens will experience abuse in a dating relationship and more than two-thirds of them will never report it to anyone.

"Break the Cycle's extensive experience serving teens and young adults, in collaboration with the National Dating Abuse Helpline's one of a kind chat service offers a new nationwide response to dating violence," said Marjorie Gilberg, Executive Director of Break the Cycle. "This revolutionary partnership will establish loveisrespect.org as the ultimate online source of help and information for teens and young adults."

"We are thrilled to launch this innovative partnership and project," said Dyanne Purcell, CEO of the National Dating Abuse Helpline and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. "Partnering with Break the Cycle will broaden and enhance services and resources available for the thousands of teens and young adults who contact us at loveisrespect.org."

A National Advisory Board composed of a diverse group of youth and culturally specific service providers will enhance the partnership by providing feedback on how to best serve teens and young adults. 

Loveisrespect.org will help teens and young adults, ages 12-24 navigate the spectrum of healthy relationship behaviors. Young people will learn there are options, answers and support available to them every hour of every day. Break the Cycle and the National Dating Abuse Helpline are designing the site specifically for young people, emphasizing confidentiality and trust to ensure teens nationwide feel safe and supported - online and off.

About National Dating Abuse Helpline

The National Council on Family Violence launched the National Dating Abuse Helpline in 2007 with funding from Liz Claiborne, Inc. and serves as an innovative source of support and resources for teens and young adults involved in abusive dating relationships, their peers, parents, teachers and friends. The Helpline offers services to young people across the country who are experiencing dating abuse and are seeking to engage in healthy relationships by utilizing the technologies they use most often: web, chat and telephone. Young men and women can anonymously contact trained peer-to-peer advocates by telephone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-866-331-9474 or online via live chat at http://www.loveisrespect.org.

About Break the Cycle

Break the Cycle believes everyone has the right to safe and healthy relationships. As the leading voice for teens on the issue of dating violence, Break the Cycle advocates for policy and legislative changes that will better protect the rights and promote the health of teens nationwide. Engaging, educating and empowering youth through prevention and intervention programs, Break the Cycle helps young people identify and build healthy relationships. For more information, please visit http://www.breakthecycle.org or call 310.286.3383.

Contact: Susan Risdon at (214) 226-6741 or susan@redmediagroup.com

SOURCE  National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Domestic Violence Hotline

CONTACT: Susan Risdon, +1-214-226-6741, susan@redmediagroup.com, for National Domestic Violence Hotline

Web Site: http://www.breakthecycle.org