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February 1, 2011
DISH Network to Purchase DBSD, Developer of U.S. Hybrid Communications System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
DISH Network to Purchase DBSD, Developer of U.S. Hybrid Communications System
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity of the reorganized DBSD North America, Inc., a hybrid satellite and terrestrial communications company, for approximately $1 billion subject to certain adjustments, including interest accruing on DBSD North America's existing debt.
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DISH Network is also committing to provide a debtor-in-possession credit facility to DBSD North America in connection with filings under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The credit facility, which remains subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court, will consist of a non-revolving, multiple draw term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $87.5 million.
This transaction is to be completed upon satisfaction of certain conditions, including approval by the Federal Communications Commission and DBSD North America's emergence from bankruptcy.
Detailed information is available in DISH Network's Form 8-K filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About DISH Network
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C., provides more than 14.2 million satellite TV customers, as of September 30, 2010, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy industry-leading customer satisfaction, the largest high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit http://www.dish.com.
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DISH Network Corporation
CONTACT: Investor Relations: Jason Kiser, +1-303-723-2210, Jason.Kiser@dish.com, or Press: Marc Lumpkin, +1-720-514-5351, press@dish.com
Web Site: http://www.dish.com
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity of the reorganized DBSD North America, Inc., a hybrid satellite and terrestrial communications company, for approximately $1 billion subject to certain adjustments, including interest accruing on DBSD North America's existing debt.
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DISH Network is also committing to provide a debtor-in-possession credit facility to DBSD North America in connection with filings under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The credit facility, which remains subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court, will consist of a non-revolving, multiple draw term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $87.5 million.
This transaction is to be completed upon satisfaction of certain conditions, including approval by the Federal Communications Commission and DBSD North America's emergence from bankruptcy.
Detailed information is available in DISH Network's Form 8-K filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About DISH Network
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C., provides more than 14.2 million satellite TV customers, as of September 30, 2010, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy industry-leading customer satisfaction, the largest high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit http://www.dish.com.
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DISH Network Corporation
CONTACT: Investor Relations: Jason Kiser, +1-303-723-2210, Jason.Kiser@dish.com, or Press: Marc Lumpkin, +1-720-514-5351, press@dish.com
Web Site: http://www.dish.com
Norton Introduces NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk to Tackle Consumer Tech Problems
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Norton Introduces NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk to Tackle Consumer Tech Problems
Consumers in the U.S. and Canada can now enjoy on-demand, live technology support from NortonLive Experts, without having to leave home
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton by Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) announced today its new NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk service - a personal IT help desk service for consumers that supports a broad range of computing and digital devices, from PCs to printers to iPod devices, commonly used at home. Expert technicians are available 24x7 to help set up, manage or repair technical problems saving consumers time, money and frustration with their digital lives.
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Third-party studies show consumers prefer professional technology services offered remotely compared to in-home or phone support services(1). In a recent survey commissioned by Norton and conducted by Harris Interactive®, 64 percent of respondents have experienced problems with their computers, 56 percent have experienced problems with their digital devices, and 31 percent said they usually make things worse when they try to fix things themselves(2). NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk offers consumers peace-of-mind knowing that an affordable service from a trusted source is available anytime problems arise, and they don't have to leave home to get the help they need.
"The proliferation of consumer gadgets, computer systems and mobile content has been a double-edged sword," said Rob Brothers, program director for IDC's Software and Hardware Support Services research practice. "On one hand, it has provided unprecedented access to information, communication and entertainment from anywhere, at anytime. On the other hand, these devices have introduced a level of complexity that can be confusing to even those who are technically inclined, especially at home where problems can be difficult to diagnose and repair."
NortonLive services provide consumers with two different remote help desk services to meet their varying needs:
NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk offers subscription plans with unlimited support for a broad range of computer and digital devices including PCs, wireless networks, printers, scanners, smartphones, digital cameras, iPod devices and other MP3 players. Services include diagnosis and resolution of setup, security, performance, maintenance and data transfer problems. With every help desk subscription comes a One-Time Setup Service that includes a security assessment, PC performance tuning and NortonLive Easy Support, which provides frequent computer health checks and remediation to improve overall computer performance.
In addition to subscription plan services, NortonLive offers an "a la carte" service called NortonLive Rescue Me, which diagnoses computer problems and provides a recommendation for repair. NortonLive Experts will use the latest diagnostic techniques and tools to troubleshoot and tune up key settings to improve PC performance and provide a detailed recommendation for problem resolution.
"For years, consumers have trusted Norton to address their security needs," said Kevin Chapman, vice president and general manager, Worldwide Consumer Services, Symantec. "With NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk, we are pleased to extend our ability to support our customers beyond security, to solving a variety of technology issues they might experience with their PC or other digital devices. This service allows consumers to turn to Norton experts to fix their technology problems, while freeing up their valuable time to spend with family and friends."
Pricing and Availability
NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk and Rescue Me services are available immediately in the U.S. and Canada. NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk comes in two subscription plans. The Personal Plan is available for US$19.99 per month or US$199.99 for the entire year, with a One-Time Setup Service fee of US$49.99; the Family Plan is available for US$29.99 per month or US$299.99 for the entire year, with a One-Time Setup Service fee of US$69.99. NortonLive Rescue Me is offered at US$4.99. For more information, please visit http://www.nortonlive.com/helpdesk.
About NortonLive
NortonLive was founded with the vision of delivering convenient, affordable and secure technology support services to consumers and small businesses that do not have the time or expertise to solve painful computer problems on their own. NortonLive Experts help customers save time and money, and avoid frustration and catastrophic data loss, by remotely fixing their computer and digital devices from the comfort of their own homes and businesses. For more information on NortonLive, please visit: http://www.nortonlive.com.
About Norton by Symantec
Symantec's Norton products protect consumers from cybercrime with technologies like antivirus, anti-spyware and phishing protection -- while also being light on system resources. The company also provides services such as online backup, PC tuneup, and family online safety. Like Norton on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/norton and follow @NortonOnline on Twitter.
About Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at http://www.symantec.com.
About the Survey
This survey was conducted by Harris Interactive by telephone within the United States on behalf of Norton by Symantec between December 15 - 19, 2010 among a nationwide cross section of 1,019 adults (aged 18 and over) - of whom 890 own at least one computer or digital device and are referred to as "respondents" in the release. Full methodology is available upon request.
(1) "Managing the Digital Home: Installation and Support Services; Customer Support in the Digital Home," Park Associates 2009
(2) Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Symantec, December 2010
Media Contacts:
Grace Kim
Norton by Symantec
+1 (424) 750-7593
grace_kim@symantec.com
Louis Cheng
Edelman Public Relations
+1 (650) 762-2814
louis.cheng@edelman.com
SOURCE Norton by Symantec
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Norton by Symantec
CONTACT: Grace Kim of Norton by Symantec, +1-424-750-7593, grace_kim@symantec.com; or Louis Cheng of Edelman Public Relations, +1-650-762-2814, louis.cheng@edelman.com, for Norton by Symantec
Web Site: http://www.symantec.com
Consumers in the U.S. and Canada can now enjoy on-demand, live technology support from NortonLive Experts, without having to leave home
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton by Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) announced today its new NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk service - a personal IT help desk service for consumers that supports a broad range of computing and digital devices, from PCs to printers to iPod devices, commonly used at home. Expert technicians are available 24x7 to help set up, manage or repair technical problems saving consumers time, money and frustration with their digital lives.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110201/LA39884LOGO)
Third-party studies show consumers prefer professional technology services offered remotely compared to in-home or phone support services(1). In a recent survey commissioned by Norton and conducted by Harris Interactive®, 64 percent of respondents have experienced problems with their computers, 56 percent have experienced problems with their digital devices, and 31 percent said they usually make things worse when they try to fix things themselves(2). NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk offers consumers peace-of-mind knowing that an affordable service from a trusted source is available anytime problems arise, and they don't have to leave home to get the help they need.
"The proliferation of consumer gadgets, computer systems and mobile content has been a double-edged sword," said Rob Brothers, program director for IDC's Software and Hardware Support Services research practice. "On one hand, it has provided unprecedented access to information, communication and entertainment from anywhere, at anytime. On the other hand, these devices have introduced a level of complexity that can be confusing to even those who are technically inclined, especially at home where problems can be difficult to diagnose and repair."
NortonLive services provide consumers with two different remote help desk services to meet their varying needs:
NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk offers subscription plans with unlimited support for a broad range of computer and digital devices including PCs, wireless networks, printers, scanners, smartphones, digital cameras, iPod devices and other MP3 players. Services include diagnosis and resolution of setup, security, performance, maintenance and data transfer problems. With every help desk subscription comes a One-Time Setup Service that includes a security assessment, PC performance tuning and NortonLive Easy Support, which provides frequent computer health checks and remediation to improve overall computer performance.
In addition to subscription plan services, NortonLive offers an "a la carte" service called NortonLive Rescue Me, which diagnoses computer problems and provides a recommendation for repair. NortonLive Experts will use the latest diagnostic techniques and tools to troubleshoot and tune up key settings to improve PC performance and provide a detailed recommendation for problem resolution.
"For years, consumers have trusted Norton to address their security needs," said Kevin Chapman, vice president and general manager, Worldwide Consumer Services, Symantec. "With NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk, we are pleased to extend our ability to support our customers beyond security, to solving a variety of technology issues they might experience with their PC or other digital devices. This service allows consumers to turn to Norton experts to fix their technology problems, while freeing up their valuable time to spend with family and friends."
Pricing and Availability
NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk and Rescue Me services are available immediately in the U.S. and Canada. NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk comes in two subscription plans. The Personal Plan is available for US$19.99 per month or US$199.99 for the entire year, with a One-Time Setup Service fee of US$49.99; the Family Plan is available for US$29.99 per month or US$299.99 for the entire year, with a One-Time Setup Service fee of US$69.99. NortonLive Rescue Me is offered at US$4.99. For more information, please visit http://www.nortonlive.com/helpdesk.
About NortonLive
NortonLive was founded with the vision of delivering convenient, affordable and secure technology support services to consumers and small businesses that do not have the time or expertise to solve painful computer problems on their own. NortonLive Experts help customers save time and money, and avoid frustration and catastrophic data loss, by remotely fixing their computer and digital devices from the comfort of their own homes and businesses. For more information on NortonLive, please visit: http://www.nortonlive.com.
About Norton by Symantec
Symantec's Norton products protect consumers from cybercrime with technologies like antivirus, anti-spyware and phishing protection -- while also being light on system resources. The company also provides services such as online backup, PC tuneup, and family online safety. Like Norton on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/norton and follow @NortonOnline on Twitter.
About Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at http://www.symantec.com.
About the Survey
This survey was conducted by Harris Interactive by telephone within the United States on behalf of Norton by Symantec between December 15 - 19, 2010 among a nationwide cross section of 1,019 adults (aged 18 and over) - of whom 890 own at least one computer or digital device and are referred to as "respondents" in the release. Full methodology is available upon request.
(1) "Managing the Digital Home: Installation and Support Services; Customer Support in the Digital Home," Park Associates 2009
(2) Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Symantec, December 2010
Media Contacts:
Grace Kim
Norton by Symantec
+1 (424) 750-7593
grace_kim@symantec.com
Louis Cheng
Edelman Public Relations
+1 (650) 762-2814
louis.cheng@edelman.com
SOURCE Norton by Symantec
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Norton by Symantec
CONTACT: Grace Kim of Norton by Symantec, +1-424-750-7593, grace_kim@symantec.com; or Louis Cheng of Edelman Public Relations, +1-650-762-2814, louis.cheng@edelman.com, for Norton by Symantec
Web Site: http://www.symantec.com
100 ZigBee Smart Energy Products Now ZigBee Certified
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
100 ZigBee Smart Energy Products Now ZigBee Certified
49 manufacturers are providing interoperable products for market leading AMI and HAN standard
SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The ZigBee® Alliance, a global ecosystem of organizations creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, residential, commercial and consumer applications, announced today ZigBee Smart Energy(TM) has reached the 100th ZigBee Certified product milestone, demonstrating market validation of recent reports naming ZigBee the highest rated, most effective technology to deliver Smart Grid benefits for utilities and consumers.
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Products manufactured by 49 different companies are available today in every product category needed to implement a robust ZigBee Smart Energy home area network (HAN), from energy service portals to meters, displays, programmable communicating thermostats and smart plugs. These products make it easy for utilities and governments to deploy smart home solutions that are secure, easy to install, consumer friendly and incorporate as part of their overall Smart Grid architecture. Since all ZigBee Smart Energy products are ZigBee Certified to perform regardless of manufacturer, utilities and consumers can buy with confidence from a variety of sources.
The Association of Home Appliance Makers (AHAM), whose members ship $30 billion in household appliances annually in the United States, named ZigBee one of three most suitable communication protocols for the development and implementation of the U.S. Smart Grid. AHAM's evaluation also reported ZigBee Smart Energy version 2.0 as the highest scoring application-level protocol.
ZigBee was also found to be the most cost-effective and energy-efficient HAN communications technology available, according to a December 2010 GE Appliance and Lighting report.
"Continued ZigBee Certified product growth reflects market confidence that ZigBee Smart Energy is the right standard for utilities looking to help consumers be smarter about their energy use," said Bob Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. "Growing market adoption of ZigBee Smart Energy is evidence that findings in reports by influential industry leaders, like AHAM and GE, meet market reality."
ZigBee Smart Energy products are branded with the ZigBee Certified logo and the ZigBee Smart Energy icon on product packaging and advertisements to clearly communicate interoperability to the marketplace.
ZigBee Smart Energy manufacturers market products that help create greener homes around the world by giving consumers the information and automation they need to easily reduce their consumption and save money, too:
-- Alektrona
-- AzTech
-- Computime
-- Comverge
-- Control4
-- Cooper Power Systems
-- Digi International
-- Ecobee
-- EDMI Ltd.
-- Elster
-- Energate
-- Energy Aware
-- Energy Hub
-- EnTek Systems
-- GE Appliances & Lighting
-- Golden Power Manufacturing
-- Home Automation, Inc.
-- Honeywell
-- InterCEL
-- Itron
-- Jetlun
-- Kamstrup
-- KDN
-- Landis+Gyr
-- LG Electronics
-- LS Industrial Systems
-- LS Research
-- Millennium Electronics
-- NURI Telecom
-- Omnipas Inc.
-- OpenPeak
-- Plogg
-- PRI
-- Rainforest Automation
-- Samsung Electronics
-- Schneider Electric
-- Secure Electrans Ltd.
-- Sejin Electron Inc.
-- Sensus
-- Silver Spring Networks
-- SimpleHomeNet
-- Smart Synch
-- Sunrise Technologies
-- Telegesis
-- Tendril
-- Trilliant Networks
-- UTILINK
-- Wireless Glue Networks
-- Wooam
The Alliance's ZigBee Certified program covers all ZigBee standards. Today, 149 products are certified to comply with one or more Alliance developed interoperable product standards - ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee Home Automation(TM), ZigBee Remote Control(TM) and ZigBee Telecom Services(TM).
ZigBee Smart Energy - The Standard for Smart Metering and Energy Management in Home Area Networks
ZigBee Smart Energy enables energy service providers and utilities to wirelessly communicate with and manage common household devices such as smart thermostats, in home displays and appliances. It improves energy efficiency by allowing consumers the means to manage their energy consumption more precisely using automation and near real-time information and additionally gives consumers the ability to choose interoperable energy saving ZigBee Certified products from a variety of different manufacturers and connect them into a home energy management network. It also helps utilities and energy providers implement new advanced metering and demand response programs to drive greater energy management and efficiency, while responding to changing government requirements. For more information and a list of ZigBee Certified products, visit: http://www.ZigBee.org/SmartEnergy.
ZigBee: Control your world
ZigBee offers green and global wireless standards connecting the widest range of devices to work together intelligently and help you control your world. The ZigBee Alliance is an open, non- profit association of approximately 400 organizations driving development of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use ZigBee standards. The Alliance promotes worldwide adoption of ZigBee as the leading wirelessly networked, sensing and control standard for use in consumer, commercial and industrial areas. For more information, visit: http://www.ZigBee.org.
SOURCE ZigBee Alliance
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ZigBee Alliance
CONTACT: Kevin Schader of ZigBee Alliance, +1-925-275-6672, kschader@inventures.com; or Katherine Manning of GolinHarris, +1-213-438-8788, kmanning@golinharris.com, for ZigBee Alliance
Web Site: http://www.zigbee.org
49 manufacturers are providing interoperable products for market leading AMI and HAN standard
SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The ZigBee® Alliance, a global ecosystem of organizations creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, residential, commercial and consumer applications, announced today ZigBee Smart Energy(TM) has reached the 100th ZigBee Certified product milestone, demonstrating market validation of recent reports naming ZigBee the highest rated, most effective technology to deliver Smart Grid benefits for utilities and consumers.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091005/SF86596LOGO)
Products manufactured by 49 different companies are available today in every product category needed to implement a robust ZigBee Smart Energy home area network (HAN), from energy service portals to meters, displays, programmable communicating thermostats and smart plugs. These products make it easy for utilities and governments to deploy smart home solutions that are secure, easy to install, consumer friendly and incorporate as part of their overall Smart Grid architecture. Since all ZigBee Smart Energy products are ZigBee Certified to perform regardless of manufacturer, utilities and consumers can buy with confidence from a variety of sources.
The Association of Home Appliance Makers (AHAM), whose members ship $30 billion in household appliances annually in the United States, named ZigBee one of three most suitable communication protocols for the development and implementation of the U.S. Smart Grid. AHAM's evaluation also reported ZigBee Smart Energy version 2.0 as the highest scoring application-level protocol.
ZigBee was also found to be the most cost-effective and energy-efficient HAN communications technology available, according to a December 2010 GE Appliance and Lighting report.
"Continued ZigBee Certified product growth reflects market confidence that ZigBee Smart Energy is the right standard for utilities looking to help consumers be smarter about their energy use," said Bob Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. "Growing market adoption of ZigBee Smart Energy is evidence that findings in reports by influential industry leaders, like AHAM and GE, meet market reality."
ZigBee Smart Energy products are branded with the ZigBee Certified logo and the ZigBee Smart Energy icon on product packaging and advertisements to clearly communicate interoperability to the marketplace.
ZigBee Smart Energy manufacturers market products that help create greener homes around the world by giving consumers the information and automation they need to easily reduce their consumption and save money, too:
-- Alektrona
-- AzTech
-- Computime
-- Comverge
-- Control4
-- Cooper Power Systems
-- Digi International
-- Ecobee
-- EDMI Ltd.
-- Elster
-- Energate
-- Energy Aware
-- Energy Hub
-- EnTek Systems
-- GE Appliances & Lighting
-- Golden Power Manufacturing
-- Home Automation, Inc.
-- Honeywell
-- InterCEL
-- Itron
-- Jetlun
-- Kamstrup
-- KDN
-- Landis+Gyr
-- LG Electronics
-- LS Industrial Systems
-- LS Research
-- Millennium Electronics
-- NURI Telecom
-- Omnipas Inc.
-- OpenPeak
-- Plogg
-- PRI
-- Rainforest Automation
-- Samsung Electronics
-- Schneider Electric
-- Secure Electrans Ltd.
-- Sejin Electron Inc.
-- Sensus
-- Silver Spring Networks
-- SimpleHomeNet
-- Smart Synch
-- Sunrise Technologies
-- Telegesis
-- Tendril
-- Trilliant Networks
-- UTILINK
-- Wireless Glue Networks
-- Wooam
The Alliance's ZigBee Certified program covers all ZigBee standards. Today, 149 products are certified to comply with one or more Alliance developed interoperable product standards - ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee Home Automation(TM), ZigBee Remote Control(TM) and ZigBee Telecom Services(TM).
ZigBee Smart Energy - The Standard for Smart Metering and Energy Management in Home Area Networks
ZigBee Smart Energy enables energy service providers and utilities to wirelessly communicate with and manage common household devices such as smart thermostats, in home displays and appliances. It improves energy efficiency by allowing consumers the means to manage their energy consumption more precisely using automation and near real-time information and additionally gives consumers the ability to choose interoperable energy saving ZigBee Certified products from a variety of different manufacturers and connect them into a home energy management network. It also helps utilities and energy providers implement new advanced metering and demand response programs to drive greater energy management and efficiency, while responding to changing government requirements. For more information and a list of ZigBee Certified products, visit: http://www.ZigBee.org/SmartEnergy.
ZigBee: Control your world
ZigBee offers green and global wireless standards connecting the widest range of devices to work together intelligently and help you control your world. The ZigBee Alliance is an open, non- profit association of approximately 400 organizations driving development of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use ZigBee standards. The Alliance promotes worldwide adoption of ZigBee as the leading wirelessly networked, sensing and control standard for use in consumer, commercial and industrial areas. For more information, visit: http://www.ZigBee.org.
SOURCE ZigBee Alliance
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ZigBee Alliance
CONTACT: Kevin Schader of ZigBee Alliance, +1-925-275-6672, kschader@inventures.com; or Katherine Manning of GolinHarris, +1-213-438-8788, kmanning@golinharris.com, for ZigBee Alliance
Web Site: http://www.zigbee.org
NIVS Announces Availability of New Online Investor Fact Sheet
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
NIVS Announces Availability of New Online Investor Fact Sheet
Informative Resource Provides Investor-Oriented Company Overview and Detailed Description of the NIVS' Business Model in the Rapidly Growing Consumer Electronics and Mobile Phone Industries in China
HUIZHOU, China, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc. ("NIVS" or the "Company") (NYSE Amex: NIV), a consumer electronics company that designs, manufactures and sells intelligent audio and visual products and mobile phones, today announces the availability of a new online Investor Fact Sheet.
"As part of our goal in keeping investors informed with the latest developments at the company, we are releasing our new fact sheet, which we plan to update regularly," said Tianfu Li, NIVS' Chairman and CEO. "Although our products are sold in 80 countries throughout the world, NIVS is particularly focused on leveraging China's increasing demand for consumer electronics by effectively marketing our award-winning audio-visual equipment and NIVS-branded mobile phones toward China's rising middle class."
Mr. Li continued, "We believe NIVS is strategically well-positioned in the consumer electronics industry in China with long term growth potential, and we look forward to providing our investors with updates on our progress over the coming weeks and months."
The Investor Fact Sheet provides a concise overview of NIVS' business model and the company's various opportunities in China's electronics industry, and is an important resource for existing shareholders and prospective investors alike.
The Fact Sheet is available at: http://www.trilogy-capital.com/autoir/niv_autoir.html
About NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc.
NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group (NYSE Amex: NIV) is an integrated consumer electronics company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells intelligent audio and video products and mobile phones in China, Greater Asia, Europe, and North America. The NIVS brand has received "Most Popular Brand" distinction in China's acoustic industry for three consecutive years, among numerous other awards. NIVS has developed leading Chinese speech interactive technology, which forms a foundation for the Company's intelligent audio and visual systems, including digital audio, LCD televisions, digital video broadcasting ("DVB") set-top boxes, peripherals and more.
For additional information, please visit: http://www.nivsgroup.com/english
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding: the Company's business and operations; business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Company Contact:
Alex Chen
Chief Financial Officer
United States
646-380-2454
Jason Wong
Vice President Investor Relations
Tel: +86-138-299-16919
Email: jason@nivsgroup.com
Investor Contact:
Trilogy Capital Partners - Asia
Darren Minton, President
Toll-free: 800-592-6067
info@trilogy-capital.com
SOURCE NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc.
NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Alex Chen, Chief Financial Officer, United States at +1-646-380-2454; Jason Wong, Vice President Investor Relations at +86-138-299-16919 or jason@nivsgroup.com; Investor Contact: Darren Minton, President, Trilogy Capital Partners - Asia at 1-800-592-6067 or info@trilogy-capital.com
Web Site: http://www.nivsgroup.com/english
Informative Resource Provides Investor-Oriented Company Overview and Detailed Description of the NIVS' Business Model in the Rapidly Growing Consumer Electronics and Mobile Phone Industries in China
HUIZHOU, China, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc. ("NIVS" or the "Company") (NYSE Amex: NIV), a consumer electronics company that designs, manufactures and sells intelligent audio and visual products and mobile phones, today announces the availability of a new online Investor Fact Sheet.
"As part of our goal in keeping investors informed with the latest developments at the company, we are releasing our new fact sheet, which we plan to update regularly," said Tianfu Li, NIVS' Chairman and CEO. "Although our products are sold in 80 countries throughout the world, NIVS is particularly focused on leveraging China's increasing demand for consumer electronics by effectively marketing our award-winning audio-visual equipment and NIVS-branded mobile phones toward China's rising middle class."
Mr. Li continued, "We believe NIVS is strategically well-positioned in the consumer electronics industry in China with long term growth potential, and we look forward to providing our investors with updates on our progress over the coming weeks and months."
The Investor Fact Sheet provides a concise overview of NIVS' business model and the company's various opportunities in China's electronics industry, and is an important resource for existing shareholders and prospective investors alike.
The Fact Sheet is available at: http://www.trilogy-capital.com/autoir/niv_autoir.html
About NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc.
NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group (NYSE Amex: NIV) is an integrated consumer electronics company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells intelligent audio and video products and mobile phones in China, Greater Asia, Europe, and North America. The NIVS brand has received "Most Popular Brand" distinction in China's acoustic industry for three consecutive years, among numerous other awards. NIVS has developed leading Chinese speech interactive technology, which forms a foundation for the Company's intelligent audio and visual systems, including digital audio, LCD televisions, digital video broadcasting ("DVB") set-top boxes, peripherals and more.
For additional information, please visit: http://www.nivsgroup.com/english
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding: the Company's business and operations; business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Company Contact:
Alex Chen
Chief Financial Officer
United States
646-380-2454
Jason Wong
Vice President Investor Relations
Tel: +86-138-299-16919
Email: jason@nivsgroup.com
Investor Contact:
Trilogy Capital Partners - Asia
Darren Minton, President
Toll-free: 800-592-6067
info@trilogy-capital.com
SOURCE NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc.
NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Alex Chen, Chief Financial Officer, United States at +1-646-380-2454; Jason Wong, Vice President Investor Relations at +86-138-299-16919 or jason@nivsgroup.com; Investor Contact: Darren Minton, President, Trilogy Capital Partners - Asia at 1-800-592-6067 or info@trilogy-capital.com
Web Site: http://www.nivsgroup.com/english
Media Alert: Sony Announces New 'Create a Dash (TM) App' Contest
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Media Alert: Sony Announces New 'Create a Dash (TM) App' Contest
Contest to run February 2011 through May 2011, includes exciting cash prizes
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to deliver the ultimate variety of customizable, real-time information into consumers' homes, Sony today has announced the "Create a Dash App" Contest for the Dash Personal Internet Viewer, opening the doors for prospective developers to create innovative new content.
Over the next four months, Sony will be providing Dash units to eligible entrants on product loan, allowing them to experiment and create new Dash apps. Top app submissions by qualified entrants will be eligible to win exciting cash prizes over $5,000.
Sony Dash streams playlists of personalized apps, Internet radio, photos, and video to a vivid 7-inch color touch screen. With personalized updates pushed directly to consumers, Dash connects to a home Wi-Fi connection and delivers fresh, up-to-the-minute content that's available at a glance.
Fully customizable, Dash allows users to create their own personalized app playlist from over 1,000 free apps to enjoy in the kitchen, bedroom, home office or any room of the home. App content ranges from popular social networking, news, sports and weather sites to Internet radio, on-demand video and everything in between.
For more details and Contest Rules, please visit http://dash.sonydeveloper.com
Sony Dash is currently available for about $149 at Sony Style® retail stores, http://www.sonystyle.com and throughout the Sony authorized retailer network nationwide.
*For complete specifications and digital images, members of the news media are invited to visit Sony Electronics' news and information Web site at http://www.sony.com/news.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Matt Parnell of Sony, +1-858-942-7975
Web Site: http://www.sony.com/news
Contest to run February 2011 through May 2011, includes exciting cash prizes
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to deliver the ultimate variety of customizable, real-time information into consumers' homes, Sony today has announced the "Create a Dash App" Contest for the Dash Personal Internet Viewer, opening the doors for prospective developers to create innovative new content.
Over the next four months, Sony will be providing Dash units to eligible entrants on product loan, allowing them to experiment and create new Dash apps. Top app submissions by qualified entrants will be eligible to win exciting cash prizes over $5,000.
Sony Dash streams playlists of personalized apps, Internet radio, photos, and video to a vivid 7-inch color touch screen. With personalized updates pushed directly to consumers, Dash connects to a home Wi-Fi connection and delivers fresh, up-to-the-minute content that's available at a glance.
Fully customizable, Dash allows users to create their own personalized app playlist from over 1,000 free apps to enjoy in the kitchen, bedroom, home office or any room of the home. App content ranges from popular social networking, news, sports and weather sites to Internet radio, on-demand video and everything in between.
For more details and Contest Rules, please visit http://dash.sonydeveloper.com
Sony Dash is currently available for about $149 at Sony Style® retail stores, http://www.sonystyle.com and throughout the Sony authorized retailer network nationwide.
*For complete specifications and digital images, members of the news media are invited to visit Sony Electronics' news and information Web site at http://www.sony.com/news.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Matt Parnell of Sony, +1-858-942-7975
Web Site: http://www.sony.com/news
Celebrity Social Media Campaigns Go Live With @BAT
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
Celebrity Social Media Campaigns Go Live With @BAT
Goalshot, IHG and Jeetyet Productions Tap New Endorsement Offering from Brand Affinity Technologies
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Affinity Technologies (BAT), the company reinventing endorsement and celebrity marketing, has launched @BAT, the social media extension of its market-leading Endorsement Platform. Marketers can now easily incorporate social media endorsements into cross-platform marketing campaigns, or reliably activate stand-alone campaigns featuring top athletes and celebrities. Goalshot, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and Jeetyet Productions are among the first to go live with campaigns powered by @BAT. Celebrities participating in the inaugural @BAT campaigns include Super-Bowl-bound Nick Barnett of the Green Bay Packers, rap legend Snoop Dogg, and actor/producer/recording artist Donnie Wahlberg.
Goalshot, a popular training device for soccer enthusiasts, is using @BAT as part of an integrated 2011 marketing campaign featuring Jozy Altidore of the U.S. National Soccer team and Cobi Jones, formerly with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The campaign includes social media as well as appearances, memorabilia, and inclusion in direct marketing and website efforts.
"BAT is a one-stop partner for identifying the right talent and securing endorsement deals that support our brand messages and goals," said Aaron Siefker, President of Goalshot. "In a matter of days, we signed two of the hottest soccer stars for our cross-media campaign that will stand out with our target audiences."
@BAT is the most recent addition to BAT's suite of athlete and celebrity inspired offerings. Since coming to market in 2009, BAT has powered innovative endorsement campaigns for powerhouse advertisers such as AT&T, General Motors, Comcast, Intuit, and Samsung. Athletes and celebrities featured in recent BAT campaigns include Drew Brees, Kimberly Cole, Baron Davis, Walt Frazier, Mindy Kaling, Khloe Kardashian, Terrell Owens, Audrina Patridge, Rajon Rondo, Joel Stein, Nick Swisher, Clay Matthews and Kendra Wilkinson.
"We've found that 55% of Americans who use Facebook or Twitter have some sort of connection with or access to someone famous via online sources," said Ryan Steelberg. "@BAT gives advertisers a new opportunity to tap into the power of online fan communities, and to build strategic endorsement campaigns that reach core audiences across all media platforms."
BAT's proprietary Endorsement Platform and unmatched relationships with thousands of celebrities guarantee deal acceptance and reach aligned with brand target audiences, unlike other services that focus simply on presenting proposed deals to celebrities.
IHG, the world's largest hotel group, recently launched its first Black Friday Twitter-exclusive promotion via its Twitter account @IHG_Deals. Celebrities including Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers, Nate Robinson of the Boston Celtics, Nick Barnett of the Green Bay Packers, Matt Hasselbeck of the Seattle Seahawks, Shaun Phillips of the San Diego Chargers and stars Donnie Wahlberg and Ali Fedotowsky were all part of the hotel company's campaign to reach consumers who were looking for a good travel deal.
"IHG's very first Twitter-exclusive Black Friday travel campaign was the largest of its kind in the hotel industry, and a sign of the increasingly important role social media will play in our marketing programs," said Del Ross, vice president, U.S. Sales & Marketing, IHG. "@BAT delivered access to a powerful distribution channel: a celebrity with a devoted community of passionate fans and consumers who follow their every move."
Jeetyet Productions is slated to go live in the coming weeks with an @BAT social media campaign featuring Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg will promote the Snoop Dogg layout built on Jeetyet Productions' downloadable "layers," the highly popular social media profiles and layouts customizer.
"We needed access to celebrities who would resonate with our target audiences, and align well with our brand identity - which is all about embracing individuality and having fun," said Andrew Sullivan of Jeetyet Productions. "@BAT has the deepest roster of celebrities, and the data to drive our selections for a high-performing campaign."
About Brand Affinity Technologies, Inc. (BAT)
Founded in 2007, BAT (http://brandaffinity.net) unlocks the marketing power of celebrity through research, endorsements, and interactive experiences. BAT's research engine provides daily analysis of more than 45,000 celebrities and athletes. Advertisers use this analysis on BAT's Endorsement Platform to identify, license, and activate the most effective talent for their campaigns. Currently available endorsement talent includes more than 3,700 athletes and recording artists. BAT also leverages its research and technology engine to engage consumers directly through Fantapper (http://www.fantapper.com), which brings interactive apps to celebrity images and text across the web. Connect with BAT and Fantapper on Facebook: at http://www.facebook.com/BrandAffinityTech and http://www.facebook.com/Fantapper and Twitter: @BATimpact.
SOURCE Brand Affinity Technologies
Brand Affinity Technologies
CONTACT: Tricia McKenna, Warschawski for BAT, +1-617-553-8020, tricia.mckenna@warschawski.com
Web Site: http://www.brandaffinity.net
Goalshot, IHG and Jeetyet Productions Tap New Endorsement Offering from Brand Affinity Technologies
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Affinity Technologies (BAT), the company reinventing endorsement and celebrity marketing, has launched @BAT, the social media extension of its market-leading Endorsement Platform. Marketers can now easily incorporate social media endorsements into cross-platform marketing campaigns, or reliably activate stand-alone campaigns featuring top athletes and celebrities. Goalshot, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and Jeetyet Productions are among the first to go live with campaigns powered by @BAT. Celebrities participating in the inaugural @BAT campaigns include Super-Bowl-bound Nick Barnett of the Green Bay Packers, rap legend Snoop Dogg, and actor/producer/recording artist Donnie Wahlberg.
Goalshot, a popular training device for soccer enthusiasts, is using @BAT as part of an integrated 2011 marketing campaign featuring Jozy Altidore of the U.S. National Soccer team and Cobi Jones, formerly with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The campaign includes social media as well as appearances, memorabilia, and inclusion in direct marketing and website efforts.
"BAT is a one-stop partner for identifying the right talent and securing endorsement deals that support our brand messages and goals," said Aaron Siefker, President of Goalshot. "In a matter of days, we signed two of the hottest soccer stars for our cross-media campaign that will stand out with our target audiences."
@BAT is the most recent addition to BAT's suite of athlete and celebrity inspired offerings. Since coming to market in 2009, BAT has powered innovative endorsement campaigns for powerhouse advertisers such as AT&T, General Motors, Comcast, Intuit, and Samsung. Athletes and celebrities featured in recent BAT campaigns include Drew Brees, Kimberly Cole, Baron Davis, Walt Frazier, Mindy Kaling, Khloe Kardashian, Terrell Owens, Audrina Patridge, Rajon Rondo, Joel Stein, Nick Swisher, Clay Matthews and Kendra Wilkinson.
"We've found that 55% of Americans who use Facebook or Twitter have some sort of connection with or access to someone famous via online sources," said Ryan Steelberg. "@BAT gives advertisers a new opportunity to tap into the power of online fan communities, and to build strategic endorsement campaigns that reach core audiences across all media platforms."
BAT's proprietary Endorsement Platform and unmatched relationships with thousands of celebrities guarantee deal acceptance and reach aligned with brand target audiences, unlike other services that focus simply on presenting proposed deals to celebrities.
IHG, the world's largest hotel group, recently launched its first Black Friday Twitter-exclusive promotion via its Twitter account @IHG_Deals. Celebrities including Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers, Nate Robinson of the Boston Celtics, Nick Barnett of the Green Bay Packers, Matt Hasselbeck of the Seattle Seahawks, Shaun Phillips of the San Diego Chargers and stars Donnie Wahlberg and Ali Fedotowsky were all part of the hotel company's campaign to reach consumers who were looking for a good travel deal.
"IHG's very first Twitter-exclusive Black Friday travel campaign was the largest of its kind in the hotel industry, and a sign of the increasingly important role social media will play in our marketing programs," said Del Ross, vice president, U.S. Sales & Marketing, IHG. "@BAT delivered access to a powerful distribution channel: a celebrity with a devoted community of passionate fans and consumers who follow their every move."
Jeetyet Productions is slated to go live in the coming weeks with an @BAT social media campaign featuring Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg will promote the Snoop Dogg layout built on Jeetyet Productions' downloadable "layers," the highly popular social media profiles and layouts customizer.
"We needed access to celebrities who would resonate with our target audiences, and align well with our brand identity - which is all about embracing individuality and having fun," said Andrew Sullivan of Jeetyet Productions. "@BAT has the deepest roster of celebrities, and the data to drive our selections for a high-performing campaign."
About Brand Affinity Technologies, Inc. (BAT)
Founded in 2007, BAT (http://brandaffinity.net) unlocks the marketing power of celebrity through research, endorsements, and interactive experiences. BAT's research engine provides daily analysis of more than 45,000 celebrities and athletes. Advertisers use this analysis on BAT's Endorsement Platform to identify, license, and activate the most effective talent for their campaigns. Currently available endorsement talent includes more than 3,700 athletes and recording artists. BAT also leverages its research and technology engine to engage consumers directly through Fantapper (http://www.fantapper.com), which brings interactive apps to celebrity images and text across the web. Connect with BAT and Fantapper on Facebook: at http://www.facebook.com/BrandAffinityTech and http://www.facebook.com/Fantapper and Twitter: @BATimpact.
SOURCE Brand Affinity Technologies
Brand Affinity Technologies
CONTACT: Tricia McKenna, Warschawski for BAT, +1-617-553-8020, tricia.mckenna@warschawski.com
Web Site: http://www.brandaffinity.net
planetRE Launches Comprehensive Mobile Platform for Paperless Transaction Management
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:14:01 AM
planetRE Launches Comprehensive Mobile Platform for Paperless Transaction Management
Thousands of agents nationwide can now Manage Documents, Tasks and Communications using leading Mobile Devices.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- planetRE, the nation's leading technology provider for online real estate launched planetRE Mobile Agent(TM) - a comprehensive transaction and communications management platform for agents. Powered on leading mobile devices like Apple iPhone® and Google Android® phones, the platform enables agents to be on the road and still access their transaction folders securely. Agents can access documents, status key actions, update logs and communicate with all transaction participants using this application.
"planetRE Mobile Agent is a vital productivity and communication tool for a real estate agent," said Subrao Shenoy, CEO of planetRE. "It adds elegant mobility to our user base to see paperwork and stay connected on the deal wherever agents are".
"planetRE Mobile Agent leverages the power of my smartphone enabling me to retrieve and send transaction documents and update my transaction log in real time, while in the field," said Anne Arjani, REALTOR®, Keller Williams Realty, Palo Alto, CA. "This app makes me stand out because I am always 'on top' of whatever is happening with my deals in the eyes of my clients regardless of where I am working."
"I demand a lot from technology - I can't afford the time or cost of using tools that don't make me more mobile and more flexible," said Paul Fennell, Broker Asset Realty Group | Kirkland, WA. "planetRE Mobile Agent solution gives me a complete view of the transaction from my mobile device. I can review files and send documents to clients or other agents. Easy and quick - a couple of taps on my home screen - and I am off to the next thing."
About planetRE
TrSoft (d.b.a. planetRE) is a privately held, leading edge SaaS vendor, providing online multi tenant Enterprise software to the real estate industry. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA; its primary mission is to provide cutting edge products and services to the global real estate industry in areas of consumer search, CRM, Transaction, Financial Management & Business Process Outsourcing services. More information about planetRE can be found on the Internet at http://www.planetre.com
planetRE, planetRE Mobile Agent are trademarks. All other registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Contact Information
planetRE
Media Inquiry:
Daren Hamilton
1-206-391-0255
daren@planetre.com
SOURCE planetRE
planetRE
CONTACT: Daren Hamilton of planetRE, +1-206-391-0255, daren@planetre.com
Web Site: http://www.planetre.com/
Thousands of agents nationwide can now Manage Documents, Tasks and Communications using leading Mobile Devices.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- planetRE, the nation's leading technology provider for online real estate launched planetRE Mobile Agent(TM) - a comprehensive transaction and communications management platform for agents. Powered on leading mobile devices like Apple iPhone® and Google Android® phones, the platform enables agents to be on the road and still access their transaction folders securely. Agents can access documents, status key actions, update logs and communicate with all transaction participants using this application.
"planetRE Mobile Agent is a vital productivity and communication tool for a real estate agent," said Subrao Shenoy, CEO of planetRE. "It adds elegant mobility to our user base to see paperwork and stay connected on the deal wherever agents are".
"planetRE Mobile Agent leverages the power of my smartphone enabling me to retrieve and send transaction documents and update my transaction log in real time, while in the field," said Anne Arjani, REALTOR®, Keller Williams Realty, Palo Alto, CA. "This app makes me stand out because I am always 'on top' of whatever is happening with my deals in the eyes of my clients regardless of where I am working."
"I demand a lot from technology - I can't afford the time or cost of using tools that don't make me more mobile and more flexible," said Paul Fennell, Broker Asset Realty Group | Kirkland, WA. "planetRE Mobile Agent solution gives me a complete view of the transaction from my mobile device. I can review files and send documents to clients or other agents. Easy and quick - a couple of taps on my home screen - and I am off to the next thing."
About planetRE
TrSoft (d.b.a. planetRE) is a privately held, leading edge SaaS vendor, providing online multi tenant Enterprise software to the real estate industry. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA; its primary mission is to provide cutting edge products and services to the global real estate industry in areas of consumer search, CRM, Transaction, Financial Management & Business Process Outsourcing services. More information about planetRE can be found on the Internet at http://www.planetre.com
planetRE, planetRE Mobile Agent are trademarks. All other registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Contact Information
planetRE
Media Inquiry:
Daren Hamilton
1-206-391-0255
daren@planetre.com
SOURCE planetRE
planetRE
CONTACT: Daren Hamilton of planetRE, +1-206-391-0255, daren@planetre.com
Web Site: http://www.planetre.com/
Bluetooth Industry Pioneer Cardo Systems Announces Launch of scala rider Q2 MultiSet PRO
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:07:01 AM
Bluetooth Industry Pioneer Cardo Systems Announces Launch of scala rider Q2 MultiSet PRO
Improved Bike-to-Bike Intercom System Features Expanded Range and Enhanced Audio Communications
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmet headsets, announced today the introduction of an enhanced intercom communication product, the scala rider® Q2(TM) MultiSet PRO.
The Q2 MultiSet PRO enables uninterrupted bike-to-bike and passenger-to-rider communication through a comfortable intercom headrest system. The technology allows true simultaneous talking between two parties. Through its advanced multi device connection technology, users can independently place mobile calls, listen to integrated FM radio, or MP3 music and also use the device as a person-to-person intercom. GPS device interactivity is included, and riders can receive GPS voice instructions through the headset without having to manually perform any operations.
"Our original scala rider Q2 quickly became the global standard for motorcycle headset communications devices," said Abraham Glezerman, CEO of Cardo Systems, Inc. "With our new PRO unit, we have developed an improved intercom system that offers ample range with crystal clear audio. For more than eight years, we have been the industry innovators in Bluetooth technology and are working to constantly refine and improve our product lineup to meet the needs of a discerning motorcycle audience."
Audio features of the Q2 MultiSet PRO include noise canceling headphones and AGC technology which automatically adjusts microphone volume based on the amount of ambient noise. A new advancement called Embedded Packet Loss Concealment lets the system compensate for lost audio in real time, giving riders very clear conversations. Built in VOX technology allows riders to accept or reject calls through voice commands, helping them to concentrate on driving, not pressing control buttons. The dual speakers are designed to be compact for maximum driver fit and comfort.
Further functionality of the Q2 PRO includes up to 8 hours of continuous talk time, providing riders with uninterrupted service for extended journeys. Joining the worldwide, top-of-the-line G4 scala rider® PowerSet and the scala rider® TeamSet PRO, the new and improved scala rider Q2® PRO will enhance the best-selling line of Q2 motorcycle helmet headsets.
The new Cardo scala rider( )Q2(TM) MultiSet PRO is now available through select distributors, retail outlets, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems web site at http://www.cardosystems.com.
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has specialized in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets since 2003. Cardo's scala rider line of headsets, now available in over 50 countries, is the world's best selling Bluetooth system for the motorcycle industry. For more information call (412) 788-4533.
SOURCE Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Belinda Banks of SSPR, +1- 609-750-9110, Belinda@sspr.com, for Cardo Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.cardosystems.com
Improved Bike-to-Bike Intercom System Features Expanded Range and Enhanced Audio Communications
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmet headsets, announced today the introduction of an enhanced intercom communication product, the scala rider® Q2(TM) MultiSet PRO.
The Q2 MultiSet PRO enables uninterrupted bike-to-bike and passenger-to-rider communication through a comfortable intercom headrest system. The technology allows true simultaneous talking between two parties. Through its advanced multi device connection technology, users can independently place mobile calls, listen to integrated FM radio, or MP3 music and also use the device as a person-to-person intercom. GPS device interactivity is included, and riders can receive GPS voice instructions through the headset without having to manually perform any operations.
"Our original scala rider Q2 quickly became the global standard for motorcycle headset communications devices," said Abraham Glezerman, CEO of Cardo Systems, Inc. "With our new PRO unit, we have developed an improved intercom system that offers ample range with crystal clear audio. For more than eight years, we have been the industry innovators in Bluetooth technology and are working to constantly refine and improve our product lineup to meet the needs of a discerning motorcycle audience."
Audio features of the Q2 MultiSet PRO include noise canceling headphones and AGC technology which automatically adjusts microphone volume based on the amount of ambient noise. A new advancement called Embedded Packet Loss Concealment lets the system compensate for lost audio in real time, giving riders very clear conversations. Built in VOX technology allows riders to accept or reject calls through voice commands, helping them to concentrate on driving, not pressing control buttons. The dual speakers are designed to be compact for maximum driver fit and comfort.
Further functionality of the Q2 PRO includes up to 8 hours of continuous talk time, providing riders with uninterrupted service for extended journeys. Joining the worldwide, top-of-the-line G4 scala rider® PowerSet and the scala rider® TeamSet PRO, the new and improved scala rider Q2® PRO will enhance the best-selling line of Q2 motorcycle helmet headsets.
The new Cardo scala rider( )Q2(TM) MultiSet PRO is now available through select distributors, retail outlets, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems web site at http://www.cardosystems.com.
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has specialized in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets since 2003. Cardo's scala rider line of headsets, now available in over 50 countries, is the world's best selling Bluetooth system for the motorcycle industry. For more information call (412) 788-4533.
SOURCE Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Belinda Banks of SSPR, +1- 609-750-9110, Belinda@sspr.com, for Cardo Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.cardosystems.com
OEConnection Launches All-makes Service Menu Tool
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 7:14:01 AM
OEConnection Launches All-makes Service Menu Tool
NEXT-GENERATION SERVICEADVANTAGE® HELPS DEALERSHIPS INCREASE SALES AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OEConnection LLC, the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange (OPSX) for the automotive industry and beyond, has announced the latest release of ServiceAdvantage, a next-generation all-makes electronic service menu solution designed to easily and accurately represent complex maintenance schedules, build customer loyalty, and increase revenue opportunities for automotive dealerships.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030515/OECONNLOGO )
"The fixed operations portion of a new car dealership's business is key to profitability," said Mark Tomasetti, OEConnection Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, "and Service represents a major source of revenue. The new all-makes ServiceAdvantage provides a powerful tool set designed to help service departments maximize sales opportunities and enhance service marketing and customer retention."
The latest release of ServiceAdvantage includes new features and functionality that enable service departments to maximize every customer service visit and capture more sales opportunities regardless of the make of the vehicle. Customizable by vehicle and dealership, the new service menu tool assures that dealerships are presenting the right services, at the right time, and at the right price. VIN-decoding, time-based maintenance cues, and previously-declined service alerts are automated features that help advisors become more efficient, more sales-focused and more customer-centric.
The all-makes capability of ServiceAdvantage answers the growing trend among dealerships to service all of their customers' vehicles - whether that includes new model cars purchased through the franchise, used cars off the dealer lot, or others. With maintenance menus specific to virtually all makes and models, ServiceAdvantage helps Advisors capture sales opportunities for non-franchise vehicles while retaining customer loyalty for the next vehicle purchase.
Steve Reeling, OEConnection Service Business Lead, added, "Beyond the technology, ServiceAdvantage offers dealerships something that other providers cannot: extensive configuration and training services along with ongoing customer support from knowledgeable professionals with automotive industry expertise."
The new ServiceAdvantage will be introduced to U.S. automotive dealerships at the 2011 NADA Convention & Expo, February 5-7, in San Francisco. It will support maintenance schedules for virtually all vehicles sold in the U.S.
About OEConnection LLC
OEConnection is the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange (OPSX) in the automotive industry and beyond, serving over 20,000 dealership and repair customers. Customers use OEConnection products over 5 million times each month to market, manage and move original equipment parts, facilitating an estimated $12 billion in annual replacement parts trade. The company is headquartered in the greater Cleveland area at 4205 Highlander Parkway, Richfield, Ohio, 44286. Additional information is available at http://www.oeconnection.com or by emailing Marilyn Thaxton at Marilyn.Thaxton@OEConnection.com.
SOURCE OEConnection LLC
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OEConnection LLC
CONTACT: Marilyn Thaxton, +1-888-776-5792, x1946
Web Site: http://www.oeconnection.com
NEXT-GENERATION SERVICEADVANTAGE® HELPS DEALERSHIPS INCREASE SALES AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OEConnection LLC, the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange (OPSX) for the automotive industry and beyond, has announced the latest release of ServiceAdvantage, a next-generation all-makes electronic service menu solution designed to easily and accurately represent complex maintenance schedules, build customer loyalty, and increase revenue opportunities for automotive dealerships.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030515/OECONNLOGO )
"The fixed operations portion of a new car dealership's business is key to profitability," said Mark Tomasetti, OEConnection Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, "and Service represents a major source of revenue. The new all-makes ServiceAdvantage provides a powerful tool set designed to help service departments maximize sales opportunities and enhance service marketing and customer retention."
The latest release of ServiceAdvantage includes new features and functionality that enable service departments to maximize every customer service visit and capture more sales opportunities regardless of the make of the vehicle. Customizable by vehicle and dealership, the new service menu tool assures that dealerships are presenting the right services, at the right time, and at the right price. VIN-decoding, time-based maintenance cues, and previously-declined service alerts are automated features that help advisors become more efficient, more sales-focused and more customer-centric.
The all-makes capability of ServiceAdvantage answers the growing trend among dealerships to service all of their customers' vehicles - whether that includes new model cars purchased through the franchise, used cars off the dealer lot, or others. With maintenance menus specific to virtually all makes and models, ServiceAdvantage helps Advisors capture sales opportunities for non-franchise vehicles while retaining customer loyalty for the next vehicle purchase.
Steve Reeling, OEConnection Service Business Lead, added, "Beyond the technology, ServiceAdvantage offers dealerships something that other providers cannot: extensive configuration and training services along with ongoing customer support from knowledgeable professionals with automotive industry expertise."
The new ServiceAdvantage will be introduced to U.S. automotive dealerships at the 2011 NADA Convention & Expo, February 5-7, in San Francisco. It will support maintenance schedules for virtually all vehicles sold in the U.S.
About OEConnection LLC
OEConnection is the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange (OPSX) in the automotive industry and beyond, serving over 20,000 dealership and repair customers. Customers use OEConnection products over 5 million times each month to market, manage and move original equipment parts, facilitating an estimated $12 billion in annual replacement parts trade. The company is headquartered in the greater Cleveland area at 4205 Highlander Parkway, Richfield, Ohio, 44286. Additional information is available at http://www.oeconnection.com or by emailing Marilyn Thaxton at Marilyn.Thaxton@OEConnection.com.
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OEConnection LLC
CONTACT: Marilyn Thaxton, +1-888-776-5792, x1946
Web Site: http://www.oeconnection.com
Verizon Teams With eMeter to Enable Meter Data Management From the Cloud
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 7:07:01 AM
Verizon Teams With eMeter to Enable Meter Data Management From the Cloud
Combines Global High-IQ Network Infrastructure With eMeter Data Management Software to Facilitate New Smart Grid Applications
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet utilities' needs for advanced smart grid solutions with built-in security, reliability and new capabilities, Verizon and eMeter are teaming to develop and deliver one of the first cloud-based meter data management offerings for the utility industry.
The new service, expected to be available in the spring, will deliver eMeter's industry-leading meter data management software to utilities as a managed service in a scalable cloud-based environment via Verizon's IP network -- the world's most connected network, integrated with more than 200 data centers around the globe.
This collaboration will enable an innovative meter data management solution that can address the potential for new business applications, enhanced billing capabilities and faster customer response. Since the new service will be cloud-based, utilities will be able to pay for it on a per-user basis, without the need for large capital investment.
"Advancing industry-specific solutions is a key component of Verizon's 'everything-as-a-service' strategy," said Rilck Noel, managing director for Verizon's Global Energy & Utilities practice. "Our work with eMeter is the latest example of how we are innovating to deliver new smart grid opportunities for utilities -- helping them, and ultimately consumers, gain better command and control of energy resources."
Both Verizon and eMeter are participating at the DistribuTECH conference in San Diego, Feb. 1-3.
Gary Bloom, CEO and president of eMeter, said, "eMeter is proud to work with Verizon Business to make our meter data management capabilities more readily accessible to utilities via the cloud. This cloud-based meter data management solution will help utilities meet the next generation of energy management needs for both businesses and consumers."
Verizon's Global Energy & Utilities practice combines professional expertise with advanced wireless and wireline networks to deliver advanced communications, IT and security solutions around the world. The organization comprises a team of individuals with the proven experience to help organizations address industry-specific challenges, including smart grid transformation, data management, security, and compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and other global standards. Learn more at: http://www.verizonbusiness.com/us/solutions/utility.
About eMeter
eMeter provides essential software that enables electric, gas and water utilities to realize the full benefits of Smart Grid. Leading utilities worldwide depend on eMeter Smart Grid Management software to reduce operational costs, improve customer service, and drive energy efficiency. With the most large-scale deployments in the industry and strategic partnerships with Accenture, IBM, SAP and Siemens, eMeter has built a reputation for unparalleled expertise that ensures customer success. For more information, visit: http://www.emeter.com.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon Business
Verizon Business
CONTACT: John Columbus, +1-908-559-5993, John.columbus@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
Combines Global High-IQ Network Infrastructure With eMeter Data Management Software to Facilitate New Smart Grid Applications
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet utilities' needs for advanced smart grid solutions with built-in security, reliability and new capabilities, Verizon and eMeter are teaming to develop and deliver one of the first cloud-based meter data management offerings for the utility industry.
The new service, expected to be available in the spring, will deliver eMeter's industry-leading meter data management software to utilities as a managed service in a scalable cloud-based environment via Verizon's IP network -- the world's most connected network, integrated with more than 200 data centers around the globe.
This collaboration will enable an innovative meter data management solution that can address the potential for new business applications, enhanced billing capabilities and faster customer response. Since the new service will be cloud-based, utilities will be able to pay for it on a per-user basis, without the need for large capital investment.
"Advancing industry-specific solutions is a key component of Verizon's 'everything-as-a-service' strategy," said Rilck Noel, managing director for Verizon's Global Energy & Utilities practice. "Our work with eMeter is the latest example of how we are innovating to deliver new smart grid opportunities for utilities -- helping them, and ultimately consumers, gain better command and control of energy resources."
Both Verizon and eMeter are participating at the DistribuTECH conference in San Diego, Feb. 1-3.
Gary Bloom, CEO and president of eMeter, said, "eMeter is proud to work with Verizon Business to make our meter data management capabilities more readily accessible to utilities via the cloud. This cloud-based meter data management solution will help utilities meet the next generation of energy management needs for both businesses and consumers."
Verizon's Global Energy & Utilities practice combines professional expertise with advanced wireless and wireline networks to deliver advanced communications, IT and security solutions around the world. The organization comprises a team of individuals with the proven experience to help organizations address industry-specific challenges, including smart grid transformation, data management, security, and compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and other global standards. Learn more at: http://www.verizonbusiness.com/us/solutions/utility.
About eMeter
eMeter provides essential software that enables electric, gas and water utilities to realize the full benefits of Smart Grid. Leading utilities worldwide depend on eMeter Smart Grid Management software to reduce operational costs, improve customer service, and drive energy efficiency. With the most large-scale deployments in the industry and strategic partnerships with Accenture, IBM, SAP and Siemens, eMeter has built a reputation for unparalleled expertise that ensures customer success. For more information, visit: http://www.emeter.com.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon Business
Verizon Business
CONTACT: John Columbus, +1-908-559-5993, John.columbus@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
PurposeCashAdvance.com Unveils Online Cash Advance System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 6:21:01 AM
PurposeCashAdvance.com Unveils Online Cash Advance System
PurposeCashAdvance.com has implemented an online cash advance system to help ensure applicants get loans deposited in their accounts within two business days after approval
ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online lending company, PurposeCashAdvance.com, has implemented an online cash advance system to help ensure applicants get loans deposited in their accounts within two business days after approval. The move is a part of the company's ongoing effort to provide a fast, secure, and confidential process for qualified applicants in need of payday loans. Residents in Mississippi, Utah, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Missouri can access the company's payday loans online application form on the company website.
PurposeCashAdvance.com implemented a simple three-phase cash advance system (application, approval, deposit) in response to a growing need for secure payday loans served within a limited time-frame. The application process has been compacted into a simple online application form requiring basic personal and financial information. Upon verifying the information, approval is received online in a matter of seconds. Loan fees and maximum allowable loans are subjected to the laws of applicants' respective states, which are also listed on the company's website.
Should there be no problems verifying the information submitted, qualified applicants can access their newly acquired cash advance in their checking account within two business days. The company announced that those interested in its payday loans online system need to be at least 18 years old and earning a minimum income of $1000. They are furthermore required to have a pay frequency of twice a month or every two weeks. Repayment of the loan is done by debiting it from the applicant's checking account on the next payday.
Following the launch of the three-phase system, residents of the five aforementioned states can now enjoy quick and, depending on the state, paper-free services for payday loans online. The simplified cash advance process provides much-needed relief for those requiring emergency spending needs -whether it be for unexpected bills, medical and health care expenses, or transportation expenses.
About PurposeCashAdvance.com
PurposeCashAdvance.com is an online lending company providing payday loans to qualified applicants in the states of Mississippi, Utah, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Missouri. It is licensed to provide cash advance loans in all five states. The company can be reached by calling 1-800-573-5745, or via the company website at http://purposecashadvance.com.
This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.
SOURCE Purpose Cash Advance
Purpose Cash Advance
CONTACT: Scott Drier of Purpose Cash Advance, 1-800-573-5745, account.services@pcacontact.com
Web Site: http://www.purposecashadvance.com
PurposeCashAdvance.com has implemented an online cash advance system to help ensure applicants get loans deposited in their accounts within two business days after approval
ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online lending company, PurposeCashAdvance.com, has implemented an online cash advance system to help ensure applicants get loans deposited in their accounts within two business days after approval. The move is a part of the company's ongoing effort to provide a fast, secure, and confidential process for qualified applicants in need of payday loans. Residents in Mississippi, Utah, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Missouri can access the company's payday loans online application form on the company website.
PurposeCashAdvance.com implemented a simple three-phase cash advance system (application, approval, deposit) in response to a growing need for secure payday loans served within a limited time-frame. The application process has been compacted into a simple online application form requiring basic personal and financial information. Upon verifying the information, approval is received online in a matter of seconds. Loan fees and maximum allowable loans are subjected to the laws of applicants' respective states, which are also listed on the company's website.
Should there be no problems verifying the information submitted, qualified applicants can access their newly acquired cash advance in their checking account within two business days. The company announced that those interested in its payday loans online system need to be at least 18 years old and earning a minimum income of $1000. They are furthermore required to have a pay frequency of twice a month or every two weeks. Repayment of the loan is done by debiting it from the applicant's checking account on the next payday.
Following the launch of the three-phase system, residents of the five aforementioned states can now enjoy quick and, depending on the state, paper-free services for payday loans online. The simplified cash advance process provides much-needed relief for those requiring emergency spending needs -whether it be for unexpected bills, medical and health care expenses, or transportation expenses.
About PurposeCashAdvance.com
PurposeCashAdvance.com is an online lending company providing payday loans to qualified applicants in the states of Mississippi, Utah, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Missouri. It is licensed to provide cash advance loans in all five states. The company can be reached by calling 1-800-573-5745, or via the company website at http://purposecashadvance.com.
This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.
SOURCE Purpose Cash Advance
Purpose Cash Advance
CONTACT: Scott Drier of Purpose Cash Advance, 1-800-573-5745, account.services@pcacontact.com
Web Site: http://www.purposecashadvance.com
Rebit Reinvents PC Backup Software With Release of Rebit 5
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 6:14:01 AM
Rebit Reinvents PC Backup Software With Release of Rebit 5
User-Requested Features Added to Benefit Consumers and SMBs
LONGMONT, Colo., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebit(TM) Inc., the company dedicated to making backup and recovery for PC users "ridiculously simple," today announced its newest backup software, Rebit 5, available now at http://www.Rebit.com. U.S. computer retailers and resellers can purchase Rebit 5 through Rebit authorized distributors D&H (http://www.dandh.com), and SED (http://www.sedonline.com).
Rebit 5 preserves the unprecedented ease-of-use and complete, automatic backup and full system recovery for which Rebit is known. Responding to customer requests, Rebit 5 features:
-- A new user interface takes the guesswork out of backup, showing backup
and recovery status at a glance
-- Concurrent support for both DAS and NAS
-- On-demand recovery point creation and one button system restore
-- Drive Rotation for home office and small businesses who require offsite
backup
-- USB 3.0 support
Upgrades are available on the web site for current users for $19.95. A 30-day free trial of Rebit 5 is available for download at http://www.Rebit.com.
"Our objective was to reinvent how PC backup is done for consumers and small businesses, and we accomplished that goal," commented Paul Guerin, CEO, Rebit Inc. "What had been a cumbersome process is now fully automatic, from initial backup through full system recovery. Our customers and partners have confirmed that Rebit 5 delivers an unprecedented user experience that is very different from any other PC backup software product available today."
"Our striking new user interface dramatically improves the user experience! This coupled with the backup status and reporting information that it generates makes it a must-have for all current Rebit customers and new users," added Guerin.
"We listened to customer feedback and responded with Rebit 5," added Charlene Murphy, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Rebit Inc. "I'm confident that anyone who believes complete PC backup and recovery should be automatic and simply work will be delighted with the enhancements we've developed. I encourage consumers and small business users to try Rebit 5 utilizing our downloadable Trialware, and I'm sure current users will be pleased with the upgrades."
"With this new release Rebit is bringing 'ridiculously simple' backup and recovery to a new level," said Bill Hersh, server solution specialist at D&H Distributing, a leading distributor of computer components and peripherals. "Our customer base will certainly welcome this compelling backup solution."
Rebit 5 software is available in single- and three-PC licenses and is also offered installed on portable and desktop hard drive appliances in capacities ranging from 320GB to 2TB.
About Rebit's Ridiculously Simple Software
Unlike data-only backup products, Rebit provides full system protection backing up data, applications, and the operation system. Rebit starts working the minute it is installed and keeps PCs continuously protected from crashes, viruses or accidental file deletions. At the heart of Rebit's product line is the exclusive SmartSave(TM) Personalization Technology which delivers complete backup and recovery while providing additional storage space for personal files including music, movies, podcasts and other data. Rebit backup and recovery supports both Direct Attached Storage and Network Attached Storage, and can be purchased at http://www.Rebit.com. U.S. computer retailers and resellers can purchase through Rebit authorized distributors D&H (http://www.dandh.com), and SED (http://www.sedonline.com).
About Rebit Inc.
Rebit Inc. is a software company committed to delivering fully-automatic and complete PC backup and recovery, removing the burden of managing backup from users. Rebit was named a 2009 and 2010 CRN Emerging Vendor by Computer Reseller News, and Rebit products have earned the Editor's Choice Awards from Computer Times and Dragon Steel Mods. Contact Rebit at http://www.Rebit.com and "follow the frog" on Facebook and Twitter and the Frog Blog.
Rebit, the Rebit logo, SaveMe, and SmartSave are registered trademarks of Rebit Inc. in the United States and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.
SOURCE Rebit Inc.
Rebit Inc.
CONTACT: Marilyn R. Kroner of Kroner Communications, +1-303-478-3044, marilyn@kronercommunications.com, for Rebit Inc.
Web Site: http://www.rebit.com
User-Requested Features Added to Benefit Consumers and SMBs
LONGMONT, Colo., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebit(TM) Inc., the company dedicated to making backup and recovery for PC users "ridiculously simple," today announced its newest backup software, Rebit 5, available now at http://www.Rebit.com. U.S. computer retailers and resellers can purchase Rebit 5 through Rebit authorized distributors D&H (http://www.dandh.com), and SED (http://www.sedonline.com).
Rebit 5 preserves the unprecedented ease-of-use and complete, automatic backup and full system recovery for which Rebit is known. Responding to customer requests, Rebit 5 features:
-- A new user interface takes the guesswork out of backup, showing backup
and recovery status at a glance
-- Concurrent support for both DAS and NAS
-- On-demand recovery point creation and one button system restore
-- Drive Rotation for home office and small businesses who require offsite
backup
-- USB 3.0 support
Upgrades are available on the web site for current users for $19.95. A 30-day free trial of Rebit 5 is available for download at http://www.Rebit.com.
"Our objective was to reinvent how PC backup is done for consumers and small businesses, and we accomplished that goal," commented Paul Guerin, CEO, Rebit Inc. "What had been a cumbersome process is now fully automatic, from initial backup through full system recovery. Our customers and partners have confirmed that Rebit 5 delivers an unprecedented user experience that is very different from any other PC backup software product available today."
"Our striking new user interface dramatically improves the user experience! This coupled with the backup status and reporting information that it generates makes it a must-have for all current Rebit customers and new users," added Guerin.
"We listened to customer feedback and responded with Rebit 5," added Charlene Murphy, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Rebit Inc. "I'm confident that anyone who believes complete PC backup and recovery should be automatic and simply work will be delighted with the enhancements we've developed. I encourage consumers and small business users to try Rebit 5 utilizing our downloadable Trialware, and I'm sure current users will be pleased with the upgrades."
"With this new release Rebit is bringing 'ridiculously simple' backup and recovery to a new level," said Bill Hersh, server solution specialist at D&H Distributing, a leading distributor of computer components and peripherals. "Our customer base will certainly welcome this compelling backup solution."
Rebit 5 software is available in single- and three-PC licenses and is also offered installed on portable and desktop hard drive appliances in capacities ranging from 320GB to 2TB.
About Rebit's Ridiculously Simple Software
Unlike data-only backup products, Rebit provides full system protection backing up data, applications, and the operation system. Rebit starts working the minute it is installed and keeps PCs continuously protected from crashes, viruses or accidental file deletions. At the heart of Rebit's product line is the exclusive SmartSave(TM) Personalization Technology which delivers complete backup and recovery while providing additional storage space for personal files including music, movies, podcasts and other data. Rebit backup and recovery supports both Direct Attached Storage and Network Attached Storage, and can be purchased at http://www.Rebit.com. U.S. computer retailers and resellers can purchase through Rebit authorized distributors D&H (http://www.dandh.com), and SED (http://www.sedonline.com).
About Rebit Inc.
Rebit Inc. is a software company committed to delivering fully-automatic and complete PC backup and recovery, removing the burden of managing backup from users. Rebit was named a 2009 and 2010 CRN Emerging Vendor by Computer Reseller News, and Rebit products have earned the Editor's Choice Awards from Computer Times and Dragon Steel Mods. Contact Rebit at http://www.Rebit.com and "follow the frog" on Facebook and Twitter and the Frog Blog.
Rebit, the Rebit logo, SaveMe, and SmartSave are registered trademarks of Rebit Inc. in the United States and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.
SOURCE Rebit Inc.
Rebit Inc.
CONTACT: Marilyn R. Kroner of Kroner Communications, +1-303-478-3044, marilyn@kronercommunications.com, for Rebit Inc.
Web Site: http://www.rebit.com
Axcient Launches v2.0 Partner Enablement and Service Portal
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 6:14:01 AM
Axcient Launches v2.0 Partner Enablement and Service Portal
Leading provider of data backup and business continuity services to SMB market unveils enhanced partner portal for best-in-class partner enablement and support.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcient, Inc., an award-winning innovator of comprehensive data backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery services for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMB) customers, announced today the release of their new partner portal. Redesigned and built on a more powerful platform, the enhanced portal provides qualified partners with best-in-class usability and functionality to effectively empower them to grow their business and reduce their cost of delivering service.
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"At Axcient, we are committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction and support to our partners," said Justin Moore, CEO of Axcient. "With the release of our newest partner portal, we provide our managed service provider and value-added reseller partners a unified gateway into technical support, product training videos, sales and marketing enablement tools, and other features to help our partners drive increased productivity and profitability."
With an intuitive interface and powerful search functionality, the versatile new portal provides Axcient partners with one simple and unified location for navigating sales and marketing tools and opening and tracking support cases. This new enhancement to the Axcient enablement program provides easy access to sales tools, co-marketing kits, training materials, collateral, presentations, support, product information, D.A.S. requests, on-demand printing, a knowledge base, and much more. And with the new platform, even more robust features will be offered in the upcoming months.
"In 2010, we nearly tripled our partner base," said Chris Sterbenc, VP of Sales at Axcient. "In light of this monumental growth, it is imperative that we deliver optimum tools and regularly refine our overall strategy to improve collaboration with our partners and ensure their continued success. Our new partner portal is just one of many exciting partner tools in the works for 2011."
About Axcient, Inc.
Axcient provides a complete data protection and business continuity solution, purpose-built as a platform for managed service providers (MSPs) to serve their small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers. The company delivers a hybrid on-premise appliance with backup and business continuity capabilities combined with its cloud-based disaster recovery service, all managed through the web. The pay-as-you-grow service features zero infrastructure, license, or software costs, thereby eliminating capital expenditures and minimizing operating expenses for MSPs and their customers alike. Axcient protects organizations in a wide range of industries, including legal, financial services, healthcare, design and creative industries, retail, credit card services, Web-based companies, and education. The Axcient service is available exclusively through a nationwide network of IT solution providers. For more information, visit http://www.axcient.com.
SOURCE Axcient, Inc.
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Axcient, Inc.
CONTACT: Laura Kelly of Axcient, Inc., +1-650-314-7314, lkelly@axcient.com
Web Site: http://www.axcient.com
Leading provider of data backup and business continuity services to SMB market unveils enhanced partner portal for best-in-class partner enablement and support.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcient, Inc., an award-winning innovator of comprehensive data backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery services for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMB) customers, announced today the release of their new partner portal. Redesigned and built on a more powerful platform, the enhanced portal provides qualified partners with best-in-class usability and functionality to effectively empower them to grow their business and reduce their cost of delivering service.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100504/AXCIENTLOGO)
"At Axcient, we are committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction and support to our partners," said Justin Moore, CEO of Axcient. "With the release of our newest partner portal, we provide our managed service provider and value-added reseller partners a unified gateway into technical support, product training videos, sales and marketing enablement tools, and other features to help our partners drive increased productivity and profitability."
With an intuitive interface and powerful search functionality, the versatile new portal provides Axcient partners with one simple and unified location for navigating sales and marketing tools and opening and tracking support cases. This new enhancement to the Axcient enablement program provides easy access to sales tools, co-marketing kits, training materials, collateral, presentations, support, product information, D.A.S. requests, on-demand printing, a knowledge base, and much more. And with the new platform, even more robust features will be offered in the upcoming months.
"In 2010, we nearly tripled our partner base," said Chris Sterbenc, VP of Sales at Axcient. "In light of this monumental growth, it is imperative that we deliver optimum tools and regularly refine our overall strategy to improve collaboration with our partners and ensure their continued success. Our new partner portal is just one of many exciting partner tools in the works for 2011."
About Axcient, Inc.
Axcient provides a complete data protection and business continuity solution, purpose-built as a platform for managed service providers (MSPs) to serve their small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers. The company delivers a hybrid on-premise appliance with backup and business continuity capabilities combined with its cloud-based disaster recovery service, all managed through the web. The pay-as-you-grow service features zero infrastructure, license, or software costs, thereby eliminating capital expenditures and minimizing operating expenses for MSPs and their customers alike. Axcient protects organizations in a wide range of industries, including legal, financial services, healthcare, design and creative industries, retail, credit card services, Web-based companies, and education. The Axcient service is available exclusively through a nationwide network of IT solution providers. For more information, visit http://www.axcient.com.
SOURCE Axcient, Inc.
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Axcient, Inc.
CONTACT: Laura Kelly of Axcient, Inc., +1-650-314-7314, lkelly@axcient.com
Web Site: http://www.axcient.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 6:14:01 AM
SMC Adds to Innovative eMTA Features of SMCD3GNV, 8x4 Voice Gateway with CableLabs® PacketCable(TM) 2.0 E-DVA Certification.
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The SMCD3GNV received PacketCable(TM) 2.0 E-DVA Certification from CableLabs® Certification Wave 78. The SMCD3GNV is a highly advanced DOCSIS® 3.0 Voice gateway based on 8x4 DOCSIS 3.0 technology that delivers voice, data and wireless connectivity. PacketCable 2.0 E-DVA technology enables VoIP phone service and full integration with analog phones and faxes. This robust platform provides an ideal solution for cable operators to aggressively grow their residential customer base.
"We are very pleased to achieve the PC2.0 E-DVA Certification. This certification makes another key component of the SMC Digital Connected Home a reality by defining modular service architecture based upon emerging technologies and existing communications standards. PacketCable 2.0 provides cable operators with a flexible way to deploy the network capabilities required by their specific service offerings, while maintaining interoperability for a broad variety of devices found in customer premises," says Greg Fisher, Chief Technology Officer for SMC. "The SMCD3GNV PC2.0 E-DVA certification is an important milestone, as it allows SMC to build on our DOCSIS® eMTA gateway success and offer additional valuable features to our valued MSO customers."
Some key features of the SMCD3GNV include a PacketCable 2.0 E-DVA and an 802.11n interface that allows for VoIP phone service, whole home distribution of digital content, easy networking of computers, external hard drives, and gaming consoles. The SMCD3GNV integrates the M5T PC2.0 E-DVA Firmware for TI Puma 5 from Media5 which allows SMC to offer PacketCable 2.0 functionality in their DOCSIS® 3.0 Multimedia Voice Gateway product.
The SMCD3GNV is now available for cable operators to test and deploy in field. Please contact SMC at 1-800-SMC-4YOU / 1-800-762-4968 to learn more about the SMCD3GNV and our leading DOCSIS® 3.0 products.
About SMC
SMC Networks is headquartered in Irvine, California. SMC is a specialist in providing high-quality, reliable Customer Premise Equipment to Service Providers. As the only approved vendor to 12 of the top 14 Service Providers in North America, we design products for both commercial and residential applications. We focus on delivering the best range of innovative wireless and wired solutions for our customers that drive revenue, are highly reliable, and require little support. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.smc.com or call (800) SMC-4YOU.
CableLabs®, PacketCable(TM), and DOCSIS® are trademarks or registered trademarks of CableLabs®.
© 2011 SMC Networks. SMC Networks, and the SMC Networks logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMC Networks in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
SOURCE SMC Networks
SMC Networks
CONTACT: Adam Wood, Vice President of Marketing of SMC Networks, +1-604-837-2888, adam.wood@smc.com
Web Site: http://www.smc.com
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The SMCD3GNV received PacketCable(TM) 2.0 E-DVA Certification from CableLabs® Certification Wave 78. The SMCD3GNV is a highly advanced DOCSIS® 3.0 Voice gateway based on 8x4 DOCSIS 3.0 technology that delivers voice, data and wireless connectivity. PacketCable 2.0 E-DVA technology enables VoIP phone service and full integration with analog phones and faxes. This robust platform provides an ideal solution for cable operators to aggressively grow their residential customer base.
"We are very pleased to achieve the PC2.0 E-DVA Certification. This certification makes another key component of the SMC Digital Connected Home a reality by defining modular service architecture based upon emerging technologies and existing communications standards. PacketCable 2.0 provides cable operators with a flexible way to deploy the network capabilities required by their specific service offerings, while maintaining interoperability for a broad variety of devices found in customer premises," says Greg Fisher, Chief Technology Officer for SMC. "The SMCD3GNV PC2.0 E-DVA certification is an important milestone, as it allows SMC to build on our DOCSIS® eMTA gateway success and offer additional valuable features to our valued MSO customers."
Some key features of the SMCD3GNV include a PacketCable 2.0 E-DVA and an 802.11n interface that allows for VoIP phone service, whole home distribution of digital content, easy networking of computers, external hard drives, and gaming consoles. The SMCD3GNV integrates the M5T PC2.0 E-DVA Firmware for TI Puma 5 from Media5 which allows SMC to offer PacketCable 2.0 functionality in their DOCSIS® 3.0 Multimedia Voice Gateway product.
The SMCD3GNV is now available for cable operators to test and deploy in field. Please contact SMC at 1-800-SMC-4YOU / 1-800-762-4968 to learn more about the SMCD3GNV and our leading DOCSIS® 3.0 products.
About SMC
SMC Networks is headquartered in Irvine, California. SMC is a specialist in providing high-quality, reliable Customer Premise Equipment to Service Providers. As the only approved vendor to 12 of the top 14 Service Providers in North America, we design products for both commercial and residential applications. We focus on delivering the best range of innovative wireless and wired solutions for our customers that drive revenue, are highly reliable, and require little support. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.smc.com or call (800) SMC-4YOU.
CableLabs®, PacketCable(TM), and DOCSIS® are trademarks or registered trademarks of CableLabs®.
© 2011 SMC Networks. SMC Networks, and the SMC Networks logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMC Networks in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
SOURCE SMC Networks
SMC Networks
CONTACT: Adam Wood, Vice President of Marketing of SMC Networks, +1-604-837-2888, adam.wood@smc.com
Web Site: http://www.smc.com
Norman Network Security Appliance Upgraded for Higher Performance and Value
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 6:14:01 AM
Norman Network Security Appliance Upgraded for Higher Performance and Value
Norman Network Protection Delivers Superior Malware Protection to Servers & Clients
FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --Norman ASA announced today general availability of the new release of its cost-effective Norman Network Protection (NNP) antimalware appliance, proven in independent lab tests to significantly improve security in business, government and manufacturing networks.
Highlights for Norman Network Protection Version 4.0 include:
-- Built on a 64-bit Linux platform for superior performance
-- Supports up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet
-- High availability failover solution for continuous service
-- URL custom content blocking
-- Delivers enhanced Windows file-sharing support
NNP 4.0 is an easy-to-deploy, easy-to-use antimalware appliance which can be installed at the network gateway, or placed between network nodes to block insider threats from compromised laptops, memory sticks and other mobile devices. Strengthened by Norman's award-winning SandBox® technology, NNP delivers proactive, real-time protection for today's business, government and manufacturing networks and eliminates threats without affecting productivity.
The Norman appliance is implemented in enterprise and manufacturing networks and is cost effective from small and medium businesses and branch offices up to the most complex corporate and government networks.
The ultrafast NNP appliance is built on a 64-bit platform and supports up to 10 gigabit Ethernet networks, providing a real-time, front-end protection solution for the entire LAN and production environment. Multiple protocols are scanned to stop malicious programs, keeping the network clean and allowing safe traffic to pass through quickly and efficiently. NNP combines signature-based security with SandBox and DNA Matching technology to proactively stop malware.
Norman Network Protection includes Norman Endpoint Manager, a security operations center, which supports an unlimited number of appliances in the network. Additionally, enhancements in protocol support enable filtering of BitTorrent, the global standard for delivering files over the Internet and MSN messenger.
The NNP Appliance delivers high-performance inbound and outbound real-time scans of CIFS and SMB Microsoft Windows protocols and HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, RPC, TFTP and IRC.
In addition, the Norman antimalware appliance scans and detects files associated with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 file sharing protocol, SMB2. Communication between computers and Microsoft Sharepoint can be detected and scanned, protecting your Sharepoint servers from being infected with malware.
"Customers tell us the versatile Norman Network Protection can cost-effectively protect data from malware attacks just about anywhere in network," said Audun Lodemel, vice president, Marketing and Business Development. "We are seeing applications in remote retail locations, complex manufacturing sites, large enterprises and small businesses."
In 2010 testing with NSS Labs, Inc., NNP improved network security up to 38% when used in conjunction with a range of leading endpoint protection solutions. The appliance identifies malware threats endpoint software often fails to detect. To learn more about the NSS Labs test, go to http://www.nsslabs.com/anti-malware/normannp.
To learn more about what NNP can do for your business, go to http://www.norman.com/nnp.
NNP will be demonstrated February 14-17 at the RSA Conference 2011, Booth 2517, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit sales.us@norman.com.
About Norman
Norman ASA, founded in Oslo, Norway in 1984, is a world leader and pioneer in proactive content security solutions and forensics malware tools. Norman offers malware analyzers, network security and endpoint protection solutions to meet customer's security needs. Norman solutions are available through Norman subsidiaries and a network of partners around the world. http://www.norman.com
For additional information:
John Callahan, Norman ASA
703.279.6650
john.callahan@norman.com
SOURCE Norman ASA
Norman ASA
CONTACT: John Callahan, Norman ASA, +1-703-279-6650, john.callahan@norman.com
Web Site: http://www.norman.com
Norman Network Protection Delivers Superior Malware Protection to Servers & Clients
FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --Norman ASA announced today general availability of the new release of its cost-effective Norman Network Protection (NNP) antimalware appliance, proven in independent lab tests to significantly improve security in business, government and manufacturing networks.
Highlights for Norman Network Protection Version 4.0 include:
-- Built on a 64-bit Linux platform for superior performance
-- Supports up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet
-- High availability failover solution for continuous service
-- URL custom content blocking
-- Delivers enhanced Windows file-sharing support
NNP 4.0 is an easy-to-deploy, easy-to-use antimalware appliance which can be installed at the network gateway, or placed between network nodes to block insider threats from compromised laptops, memory sticks and other mobile devices. Strengthened by Norman's award-winning SandBox® technology, NNP delivers proactive, real-time protection for today's business, government and manufacturing networks and eliminates threats without affecting productivity.
The Norman appliance is implemented in enterprise and manufacturing networks and is cost effective from small and medium businesses and branch offices up to the most complex corporate and government networks.
The ultrafast NNP appliance is built on a 64-bit platform and supports up to 10 gigabit Ethernet networks, providing a real-time, front-end protection solution for the entire LAN and production environment. Multiple protocols are scanned to stop malicious programs, keeping the network clean and allowing safe traffic to pass through quickly and efficiently. NNP combines signature-based security with SandBox and DNA Matching technology to proactively stop malware.
Norman Network Protection includes Norman Endpoint Manager, a security operations center, which supports an unlimited number of appliances in the network. Additionally, enhancements in protocol support enable filtering of BitTorrent, the global standard for delivering files over the Internet and MSN messenger.
The NNP Appliance delivers high-performance inbound and outbound real-time scans of CIFS and SMB Microsoft Windows protocols and HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, RPC, TFTP and IRC.
In addition, the Norman antimalware appliance scans and detects files associated with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 file sharing protocol, SMB2. Communication between computers and Microsoft Sharepoint can be detected and scanned, protecting your Sharepoint servers from being infected with malware.
"Customers tell us the versatile Norman Network Protection can cost-effectively protect data from malware attacks just about anywhere in network," said Audun Lodemel, vice president, Marketing and Business Development. "We are seeing applications in remote retail locations, complex manufacturing sites, large enterprises and small businesses."
In 2010 testing with NSS Labs, Inc., NNP improved network security up to 38% when used in conjunction with a range of leading endpoint protection solutions. The appliance identifies malware threats endpoint software often fails to detect. To learn more about the NSS Labs test, go to http://www.nsslabs.com/anti-malware/normannp.
To learn more about what NNP can do for your business, go to http://www.norman.com/nnp.
NNP will be demonstrated February 14-17 at the RSA Conference 2011, Booth 2517, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit sales.us@norman.com.
About Norman
Norman ASA, founded in Oslo, Norway in 1984, is a world leader and pioneer in proactive content security solutions and forensics malware tools. Norman offers malware analyzers, network security and endpoint protection solutions to meet customer's security needs. Norman solutions are available through Norman subsidiaries and a network of partners around the world. http://www.norman.com
For additional information:
John Callahan, Norman ASA
703.279.6650
john.callahan@norman.com
SOURCE Norman ASA
Norman ASA
CONTACT: John Callahan, Norman ASA, +1-703-279-6650, john.callahan@norman.com
Web Site: http://www.norman.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 6:14:01 AM
Gogo Inflight Internet Provides Complimentary Access to Facebook® for the Month of February
Global automotive industry leader, Ford, and Gogo enable travelers to stay in touch on the go-go
ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo® Inflight Internet, the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity, today announced a promotion with Ford Motor Company to offer travelers flying on Gogo-equipped aircraft complimentary access to Facebook for the month of February. Gogo's airline partners participating in the promotion include AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America.
"Facebook continues to be the number one website visited by travelers using Gogo at 30,000 feet," said Aircell Chief Revenue Officer, Jim Berrien. "Our commitment is to offer great inflight experiences to our users, and unique marketing opportunities to advertisers. We're thrilled that an innovative marketer like Ford is providing this complimentary service as a way to enhance the traveler experience."
Taking advantage of the promotion while in flight is easy. Once the plane has reached 10,000 feet and travelers are able to turn on personal electronic devices, they must select the Gogo wireless network, open a web browser and click on the Ford/Facebook banner.
"The Ford team is excited to be able to bring Facebook to Gogo Inflight Network users during the month of February," stated Alex Hultgren, Ford's Digital Media Manager. "Our groundbreaking reveal of the 2011 Explorer in July has proven that Social Media is an ideal platform for conversation and the sharing of videos and photos about our reinvented SUV."
With this innovative, rich media campaign, complimentary access to Facebook courtesy of Ford will enable travelers to keep in touch with their friends, family and relatives while traveling at 30,000 feet. The service is available to users on all Wi-Fi enabled devices, including laptops, smartphones and PDAs.
About Aircell
Aircell® is the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity. As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell Network and its inflight portal, Gogo®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. In addition, the Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to Business aircraft operators. Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois. Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay in touch, in flight®. For more information about Aircell, please visit http://www.aircell.com.
About Gogo
Gogo®, powered by Aircell, turns a commercial airplane into a Wi-Fi hotspot with true inflight Internet access. Passengers with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, can surf the Web, check e-mail, instant message, access a corporate VPN and more. For more information about Gogo, please visit http://www.gogoinflight.com. You can also follow 'gogoInflight' on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/gogoinflight) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/gogoinflight).
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
Press Contact - Gogo
Jamie Walker, Sparkpr
(415) 321-1887
jamie@sparkpr.com
Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.
SOURCE Gogo Inflight Internet
Gogo Inflight Internet
CONTACT: Jamie Walker of Sparkpr for Gogo Inflight Internet, +1-415-321-1887, jamie@sparkpr.com
Web Site: http://www.gogoinflight.com
Global automotive industry leader, Ford, and Gogo enable travelers to stay in touch on the go-go
ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo® Inflight Internet, the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity, today announced a promotion with Ford Motor Company to offer travelers flying on Gogo-equipped aircraft complimentary access to Facebook for the month of February. Gogo's airline partners participating in the promotion include AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America.
"Facebook continues to be the number one website visited by travelers using Gogo at 30,000 feet," said Aircell Chief Revenue Officer, Jim Berrien. "Our commitment is to offer great inflight experiences to our users, and unique marketing opportunities to advertisers. We're thrilled that an innovative marketer like Ford is providing this complimentary service as a way to enhance the traveler experience."
Taking advantage of the promotion while in flight is easy. Once the plane has reached 10,000 feet and travelers are able to turn on personal electronic devices, they must select the Gogo wireless network, open a web browser and click on the Ford/Facebook banner.
"The Ford team is excited to be able to bring Facebook to Gogo Inflight Network users during the month of February," stated Alex Hultgren, Ford's Digital Media Manager. "Our groundbreaking reveal of the 2011 Explorer in July has proven that Social Media is an ideal platform for conversation and the sharing of videos and photos about our reinvented SUV."
With this innovative, rich media campaign, complimentary access to Facebook courtesy of Ford will enable travelers to keep in touch with their friends, family and relatives while traveling at 30,000 feet. The service is available to users on all Wi-Fi enabled devices, including laptops, smartphones and PDAs.
About Aircell
Aircell® is the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity. As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell Network and its inflight portal, Gogo®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. In addition, the Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to Business aircraft operators. Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois. Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay in touch, in flight®. For more information about Aircell, please visit http://www.aircell.com.
About Gogo
Gogo®, powered by Aircell, turns a commercial airplane into a Wi-Fi hotspot with true inflight Internet access. Passengers with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, can surf the Web, check e-mail, instant message, access a corporate VPN and more. For more information about Gogo, please visit http://www.gogoinflight.com. You can also follow 'gogoInflight' on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/gogoinflight) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/gogoinflight).
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
Press Contact - Gogo
Jamie Walker, Sparkpr
(415) 321-1887
jamie@sparkpr.com
Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.
SOURCE Gogo Inflight Internet
Gogo Inflight Internet
CONTACT: Jamie Walker of Sparkpr for Gogo Inflight Internet, +1-415-321-1887, jamie@sparkpr.com
Web Site: http://www.gogoinflight.com
Shop-aholics Enabled by EasyAsk eCommerce Software; 72 Million Transactions Represent Billions in Sales as v12 Introduced
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
Shop-aholics Enabled by EasyAsk eCommerce Software; 72 Million Transactions Represent Billions in Sales as v12 Introduced
"Search Engine Optimization, Natural Language Technology, Enable Holiday Wish Fulfillment for those on 2010 Nice List," Says Santa
BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EasyAsk, an industry leader in e-commerce search and merchandising software that has helped fuel 72 million transactions over the past year, today announced EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 which provides significant new capabilities for e-commerce search and merchandising.
Among the new features in EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 are: increased Search Engine Optimization (SEO), search auto-complete, NetSuite eCommerce integration, product review attributes and integration with recommendation engines. All new features are available in a single package for EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 eliminating the need for customers to purchase expensive "add-on" modules.
The simplistic packaging and pricing, combined with the unique EasyAsk natural language technology, enable the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) and best value for enterprise-class search and merchandising.
"EasyAsk has revolutionized online holiday shopping and has had a direct effect on labor practices with my elves," said Santa Claus while vacationing on a Mazatlan beach this month. "The natural language technology has led to a significant decrease in reported disappointments from those on my Nice List." In other words, SEO and TCO are helping Santa go ho-ho-ho.
EasyAsk's unique natural language technology fuels the company's industry leading e-commerce search and merchandising platform and tools. EasyAsk natural language drives better search to convert buyers faster, more flexible navigation to convert shoppers into buyers, and more compelling offers and promotions to increase order sizes. The result is higher conversion rates and increased e-commerce revenues.
"The EasyAsk software and natural language technology delivers a superior search, navigation and merchandising platform that allows us to convert more visitors into buyers," said Andrew Deren, Executive Vice President of Technology, Personalization Mall. "The EasyAsk implementation was fast and smooth, meeting our deadline of being live before the holidays. We are looking forward to EasyAsk Version 12 to take advantage of the new features."
New Features in EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12
EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 contains a number of new features and enhancements, including:
-- Search Engine Optimization - the new search site map generator provides
integration with internet search engines to optimize the exposure and
ranking of products in consumer searches.
-- Search Auto-Complete - as site visitors' type in the search box, EasyAsk
will provide a list of suggested searches which the visitor can select
from without having to finish typing the entire search string. Advanced
algorithms based on the user and site search history, as well as
analytics maintained by EasyAsk drive the suggestions.
-- NetSuite integration - integration with NetSuite eCommerce including
automated item catalog extraction via NetSuite SuiteCloud web services,
and optimized e-commerce site integration for superior SEO and
integrated look and feel. For further information on EasyAsk eCommerce
Edition for NetSuite, please click here.
-- Product Review attributes - EasyAsk search and navigation can now
include product review data from vendors such as BazaarVoice. This
allows visitors to search using product review criteria - i.e. "black
loafers under $70 with 4 star reviews" - see review information as
attributes in the navigation, and use review information inside search
business rules to raise products in results or drive related offers or
promotions.
-- Integration with product recommendation engines - EasyAsk search results
can now include associated product recommendations driven by product
recommendation engines such as Rich Relevance and Certona.
"The EasyAsk platform has tens of millions of dollars in R&D investment to-date and we have a strong commitment to our customers and the market in continuing our industry leadership position," said Craig Bassin, CEO of EasyAsk. "EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 continues to make our software easier to use while providing new e-commerce search and merchandising techniques which customers can take advantage of."
EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 is fully compatible with EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Versions 10 and 11. This provides a safe and easy upgrade path for existing EasyAsk customers and allows them to automatically take advantage of these advanced new features.
About EasyAsk
EasyAsk is radically changing the speed and ease of how people find information through the company's ground-breaking natural language search and query software. EasyAsk software products go far beyond traditional search, allowing users to simply ask questions in plain English and receive highly tuned results on demand. The EasyAsk eCommerce Edition uses this unique technology to deliver an industry leading website search, navigation and merchandising solutions that boosts online revenue through increased conversion rates, better customer experience and agile merchandising. EasyAsk Business Edition revolutionizes enterprise decision-making, moving beyond traditional business intelligence solutions with easy, low-cost deployment and a unique natural language interface that extends access to information anywhere in the organization.
Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, EasyAsk has long been a leader in natural language information analysis and delivery software. Customers such as Gap, Coldwater Creek, Hewlett Packard, Lands End, Lillian Vernon, Aramark, BASF, Talbots, Nedbank, BNP Paribas, TruValue, Siemens, Hartford Hospital, Ceridian, JoAnn Fabrics and Harbor Freight Tools rely on the EasyAsk software products to run their business and e-commerce operations daily. For more information, please visit EasyAsk.
For Further Information Please Contact:
Paul Hirsch for EasyAsk; 925-736-0976 office, 510-499-2589
mobile
SOURCE EasyAsk
EasyAsk
CONTACT: Paul Hirsch for EasyAsk, +1-925-736-0976 office, +1-510-499-2589 mobile
Web Site: http://www.easyask.com
"Search Engine Optimization, Natural Language Technology, Enable Holiday Wish Fulfillment for those on 2010 Nice List," Says Santa
BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EasyAsk, an industry leader in e-commerce search and merchandising software that has helped fuel 72 million transactions over the past year, today announced EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 which provides significant new capabilities for e-commerce search and merchandising.
Among the new features in EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 are: increased Search Engine Optimization (SEO), search auto-complete, NetSuite eCommerce integration, product review attributes and integration with recommendation engines. All new features are available in a single package for EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 eliminating the need for customers to purchase expensive "add-on" modules.
The simplistic packaging and pricing, combined with the unique EasyAsk natural language technology, enable the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) and best value for enterprise-class search and merchandising.
"EasyAsk has revolutionized online holiday shopping and has had a direct effect on labor practices with my elves," said Santa Claus while vacationing on a Mazatlan beach this month. "The natural language technology has led to a significant decrease in reported disappointments from those on my Nice List." In other words, SEO and TCO are helping Santa go ho-ho-ho.
EasyAsk's unique natural language technology fuels the company's industry leading e-commerce search and merchandising platform and tools. EasyAsk natural language drives better search to convert buyers faster, more flexible navigation to convert shoppers into buyers, and more compelling offers and promotions to increase order sizes. The result is higher conversion rates and increased e-commerce revenues.
"The EasyAsk software and natural language technology delivers a superior search, navigation and merchandising platform that allows us to convert more visitors into buyers," said Andrew Deren, Executive Vice President of Technology, Personalization Mall. "The EasyAsk implementation was fast and smooth, meeting our deadline of being live before the holidays. We are looking forward to EasyAsk Version 12 to take advantage of the new features."
New Features in EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12
EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 contains a number of new features and enhancements, including:
-- Search Engine Optimization - the new search site map generator provides
integration with internet search engines to optimize the exposure and
ranking of products in consumer searches.
-- Search Auto-Complete - as site visitors' type in the search box, EasyAsk
will provide a list of suggested searches which the visitor can select
from without having to finish typing the entire search string. Advanced
algorithms based on the user and site search history, as well as
analytics maintained by EasyAsk drive the suggestions.
-- NetSuite integration - integration with NetSuite eCommerce including
automated item catalog extraction via NetSuite SuiteCloud web services,
and optimized e-commerce site integration for superior SEO and
integrated look and feel. For further information on EasyAsk eCommerce
Edition for NetSuite, please click here.
-- Product Review attributes - EasyAsk search and navigation can now
include product review data from vendors such as BazaarVoice. This
allows visitors to search using product review criteria - i.e. "black
loafers under $70 with 4 star reviews" - see review information as
attributes in the navigation, and use review information inside search
business rules to raise products in results or drive related offers or
promotions.
-- Integration with product recommendation engines - EasyAsk search results
can now include associated product recommendations driven by product
recommendation engines such as Rich Relevance and Certona.
"The EasyAsk platform has tens of millions of dollars in R&D investment to-date and we have a strong commitment to our customers and the market in continuing our industry leadership position," said Craig Bassin, CEO of EasyAsk. "EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 continues to make our software easier to use while providing new e-commerce search and merchandising techniques which customers can take advantage of."
EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Version 12 is fully compatible with EasyAsk eCommerce Edition Versions 10 and 11. This provides a safe and easy upgrade path for existing EasyAsk customers and allows them to automatically take advantage of these advanced new features.
About EasyAsk
EasyAsk is radically changing the speed and ease of how people find information through the company's ground-breaking natural language search and query software. EasyAsk software products go far beyond traditional search, allowing users to simply ask questions in plain English and receive highly tuned results on demand. The EasyAsk eCommerce Edition uses this unique technology to deliver an industry leading website search, navigation and merchandising solutions that boosts online revenue through increased conversion rates, better customer experience and agile merchandising. EasyAsk Business Edition revolutionizes enterprise decision-making, moving beyond traditional business intelligence solutions with easy, low-cost deployment and a unique natural language interface that extends access to information anywhere in the organization.
Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, EasyAsk has long been a leader in natural language information analysis and delivery software. Customers such as Gap, Coldwater Creek, Hewlett Packard, Lands End, Lillian Vernon, Aramark, BASF, Talbots, Nedbank, BNP Paribas, TruValue, Siemens, Hartford Hospital, Ceridian, JoAnn Fabrics and Harbor Freight Tools rely on the EasyAsk software products to run their business and e-commerce operations daily. For more information, please visit EasyAsk.
For Further Information Please Contact:
Paul Hirsch for EasyAsk; 925-736-0976 office, 510-499-2589
mobile
SOURCE EasyAsk
EasyAsk
CONTACT: Paul Hirsch for EasyAsk, +1-925-736-0976 office, +1-510-499-2589 mobile
Web Site: http://www.easyask.com
WatchKnow Web Service Gives Busy, Resource-Strapped Teachers a Boost With One-Stop Access to Free, High-Quality Videos
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 6:07:01 AM
WatchKnow Web Service Gives Busy, Resource-Strapped Teachers a Boost With One-Stop Access to Free, High-Quality Videos
Newest Features Include Personalized 'Virtual Classroom' and Free WatchKnow iPhone App
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With U.S. classrooms under pressure to improve test scores, Mississippi fifth grade teacher Kerry Matthews frequently gets asked, "What's behind your success?" For four years running, her Center Hill Elementary School students have recorded the highest science scores in the state.
"My first response is the use of technology," says Matthews. "We watch a lot of videos. I use WatchKnow on a daily basis to introduce concepts to the kids." (Click here to see WatchKnow educational videos being used in the classroom.)
WatchKnow (WatchKnow.org) is a free web service for teachers, providing an easy-to-use "super directory" of the best K-12 educational videos available on the Internet. Founded as a non-profit online community, WatchKnow is based on a Wiki framework and philosophy, so volunteer teachers and educators review, approve and categorize videos for easy access and use.
Originally developed by Wikipedia co-founder Dr. Larry Sanger, WatchKnow has indexed over 22,000 educational videos into a directory of more than 3,000 categories. Users can quickly search for and find relevant, quality videos, guided by titles, descriptions, age-level information and ratings.
"Think of WatchKnow as YouTube meets Wikipedia," says Dr. Joe Thomas, WatchKnow CEO. "Research shows that using video in the classroom improves learning. Whether the subject is Pablo Picasso, the Peloponnesian War or polynomial equations, WatchKnow delivers a one-stop online resource for enriching and enhancing the learning experience."
Introducing WatchKnow Classroom and the WatchKnow iPhone App
In the spirit of a true Wiki community, today WatchKnow announces a new feature called WatchKnow Classroom. "We asked our users what would be helpful, and WatchKnow Classroom is the direct result of teacher feedback," says Dr. Thomas.
WatchKnow Classroom allows teachers to create a customized and secure virtual classroom for organizing, uploading and sharing instructional videos. By setting up their own Classroom, teachers can drag and drop selected videos, track student use, create and upload their own video content, and customize the site with school logos and colors.
"I love it!" says Matthews. "You can search for videos and then pull them into your own WatchKnow Classroom so you have them saved. I just create my own mini-directory, drop videos into folders and bam! I've got videos for school tomorrow and I've got videos for next year when I'm teaching the lesson again."
Today WatchKnow also announces WatchKnow Educational Videos, a free companion app to the WatchKnow website. Available as an iTunes download, the new app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. "We believe there's always an opportunity to learn," says Dr. Thomas. "WatchKnow's new iPhone app plays directly to our vision of being able to view free educational videos over the Internet anytime, anywhere."
About WatchKnow
Online educational web service WatchKnow is a program of the non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.It delivers tens of thousands of great, short videos, and other media, that visually engage school kids and bring their class lessons to life. Volunteer teachers review and organize the content for relevance, resulting in a giant directory that uses the Wiki format to make it easy to find just the right videos. Join our community at WatchKnow.org.
Media Contacts
Sheri Baer
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3035
sbaer@hoffman.com
Amanda Crnkovich
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3015
acrnkovich@hoffman.com
SOURCE WatchKnow
WatchKnow
CONTACT: Sheri Baer, +1-408-975-3035, sbaer@hoffman.com, or Amanda Crnkovich, +1-408-975-3015, acrnkovich@hoffman.com, both of The Hoffman Agency for WatchKnow
Web Site: http://www.watchknow.org/
Newest Features Include Personalized 'Virtual Classroom' and Free WatchKnow iPhone App
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With U.S. classrooms under pressure to improve test scores, Mississippi fifth grade teacher Kerry Matthews frequently gets asked, "What's behind your success?" For four years running, her Center Hill Elementary School students have recorded the highest science scores in the state.
"My first response is the use of technology," says Matthews. "We watch a lot of videos. I use WatchKnow on a daily basis to introduce concepts to the kids." (Click here to see WatchKnow educational videos being used in the classroom.)
WatchKnow (WatchKnow.org) is a free web service for teachers, providing an easy-to-use "super directory" of the best K-12 educational videos available on the Internet. Founded as a non-profit online community, WatchKnow is based on a Wiki framework and philosophy, so volunteer teachers and educators review, approve and categorize videos for easy access and use.
Originally developed by Wikipedia co-founder Dr. Larry Sanger, WatchKnow has indexed over 22,000 educational videos into a directory of more than 3,000 categories. Users can quickly search for and find relevant, quality videos, guided by titles, descriptions, age-level information and ratings.
"Think of WatchKnow as YouTube meets Wikipedia," says Dr. Joe Thomas, WatchKnow CEO. "Research shows that using video in the classroom improves learning. Whether the subject is Pablo Picasso, the Peloponnesian War or polynomial equations, WatchKnow delivers a one-stop online resource for enriching and enhancing the learning experience."
Introducing WatchKnow Classroom and the WatchKnow iPhone App
In the spirit of a true Wiki community, today WatchKnow announces a new feature called WatchKnow Classroom. "We asked our users what would be helpful, and WatchKnow Classroom is the direct result of teacher feedback," says Dr. Thomas.
WatchKnow Classroom allows teachers to create a customized and secure virtual classroom for organizing, uploading and sharing instructional videos. By setting up their own Classroom, teachers can drag and drop selected videos, track student use, create and upload their own video content, and customize the site with school logos and colors.
"I love it!" says Matthews. "You can search for videos and then pull them into your own WatchKnow Classroom so you have them saved. I just create my own mini-directory, drop videos into folders and bam! I've got videos for school tomorrow and I've got videos for next year when I'm teaching the lesson again."
Today WatchKnow also announces WatchKnow Educational Videos, a free companion app to the WatchKnow website. Available as an iTunes download, the new app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. "We believe there's always an opportunity to learn," says Dr. Thomas. "WatchKnow's new iPhone app plays directly to our vision of being able to view free educational videos over the Internet anytime, anywhere."
About WatchKnow
Online educational web service WatchKnow is a program of the non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.It delivers tens of thousands of great, short videos, and other media, that visually engage school kids and bring their class lessons to life. Volunteer teachers review and organize the content for relevance, resulting in a giant directory that uses the Wiki format to make it easy to find just the right videos. Join our community at WatchKnow.org.
Media Contacts
Sheri Baer
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3035
sbaer@hoffman.com
Amanda Crnkovich
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3015
acrnkovich@hoffman.com
SOURCE WatchKnow
WatchKnow
CONTACT: Sheri Baer, +1-408-975-3035, sbaer@hoffman.com, or Amanda Crnkovich, +1-408-975-3015, acrnkovich@hoffman.com, both of The Hoffman Agency for WatchKnow
Web Site: http://www.watchknow.org/
Hip Hop Duo Black Biscuit Unleash New Music Video
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 5:14:01 AM
Hip Hop Duo Black Biscuit Unleash New Music Video
LONDON, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Up and coming hip hop duo Black Biscuit http://www.youtube.com/user/BBChannel1 have unleashed an electrifying new video for their latest track, Anonymous. The band, who hail from North London, have been hotly tipped as 'ones to watch' as they have been making waves in the UK underground scene for a while. This video showcases the band's catchy sound and recognisable beats in a fresh and original way.
The video was shot in one continuous take, following the band as they make their way home and meet various characters. In order to keep the action synced with the track, one continue shot means a lot of cues for a lot of people. It took four hours of rehearsing, many false starts and a few raised voices in order to get the timings perfect but eventually it all come together. The end result is currently on rotation on MTV Base and Channel U and is number 1 in the Flava chart.
The video was produced by Two Fish Films who donated their time and expertise for free. The video was shot on a glamorous location just outside Harrow on a freezing cold November day. The miniscule budget, scraped together by the band themselves, meant the cast and crew had to work exceptionally hard.
With this video, both Black Biscuit and the crew at Two Fish have cemented themselves as the ones to watch in their respective fields in 2011. Keep your eyes peeled for further collaborations between the two in the coming months.
To find out more about how the video was shot and stories from back stage visit here: http://www.99moves.com/knowledge/2010/12/black-biscuit-music-video/
About Black Biscuit
Black Biscuit are a hip hop duo from London. The band formed in early 2009 and has slowly been making a name for themselves on the underground hip hop scene. Their debut single was called 'We're So Fly' and can been seen on their website.
About Two Fish Films
Two fish films are a production company led by Chris Fergusson and Rosie Box. Chris Fergusson is a freelance DOP and editor and has worked on a number of shorts, music videos and feature films.
Rosie Box is an experienced producer and scriptwriter working on projects alongside a full time role for video seo specialist 99moves.
Contacts: Rosie Box
Tel number: +44 (0)207 183 7299
E-mail: rosie@99moves.com
SOURCE 99moves
99moves
CONTACT: Rosie Box, +44(0)207-183-7299, rosie@99moves.com
Web Site: http://www.99moves.com/knowledge/2010/12/black-biscuit-music-video
LONDON, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Up and coming hip hop duo Black Biscuit http://www.youtube.com/user/BBChannel1 have unleashed an electrifying new video for their latest track, Anonymous. The band, who hail from North London, have been hotly tipped as 'ones to watch' as they have been making waves in the UK underground scene for a while. This video showcases the band's catchy sound and recognisable beats in a fresh and original way.
The video was shot in one continuous take, following the band as they make their way home and meet various characters. In order to keep the action synced with the track, one continue shot means a lot of cues for a lot of people. It took four hours of rehearsing, many false starts and a few raised voices in order to get the timings perfect but eventually it all come together. The end result is currently on rotation on MTV Base and Channel U and is number 1 in the Flava chart.
The video was produced by Two Fish Films who donated their time and expertise for free. The video was shot on a glamorous location just outside Harrow on a freezing cold November day. The miniscule budget, scraped together by the band themselves, meant the cast and crew had to work exceptionally hard.
With this video, both Black Biscuit and the crew at Two Fish have cemented themselves as the ones to watch in their respective fields in 2011. Keep your eyes peeled for further collaborations between the two in the coming months.
To find out more about how the video was shot and stories from back stage visit here: http://www.99moves.com/knowledge/2010/12/black-biscuit-music-video/
About Black Biscuit
Black Biscuit are a hip hop duo from London. The band formed in early 2009 and has slowly been making a name for themselves on the underground hip hop scene. Their debut single was called 'We're So Fly' and can been seen on their website.
About Two Fish Films
Two fish films are a production company led by Chris Fergusson and Rosie Box. Chris Fergusson is a freelance DOP and editor and has worked on a number of shorts, music videos and feature films.
Rosie Box is an experienced producer and scriptwriter working on projects alongside a full time role for video seo specialist 99moves.
Contacts: Rosie Box
Tel number: +44 (0)207 183 7299
E-mail: rosie@99moves.com
SOURCE 99moves
99moves
CONTACT: Rosie Box, +44(0)207-183-7299, rosie@99moves.com
Web Site: http://www.99moves.com/knowledge/2010/12/black-biscuit-music-video
iVIP Black 'The Millionaire's App' Returns Very Impressive Performance
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 4:07:01 AM
iVIP Black 'The Millionaire's App' Returns Very Impressive Performance
LONDON, February 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- The world economy may be struggling but iVIP, the iPhone app for
millionaires, is going from strength to strength.
iVIP has announced the launch of version 2.0 of iVIP, after signing up
more than 20,000 registered members across the globe for version 1.0.
iVIP 2.0 adds iVIP treatment, allowing iVIP members to geo-locate iVIP
partner venues and receive extra-special experiences like complimentary room
upgrades, exclusive rates, priority access, surprise gifts, welcome packages,
and other unique privileges.
New functionality includes an iVIP vault for storing passwords and other
confidential data, and a fully integrated iVIP calendar. There is a whole new
look and feel to the application.
iVIP Black 2.0, the version exclusively for High Net Worth individuals,
boasts a raft of new partners including Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Firmdale
Hotels, and the Virgin Limited Edition range (Necker Island, The Lodge
Verbier, and more) and many other luxury lifestyle services and venues, all
offering unique privileges to iVIP Black members.
The app also available as iVIP Blue, iVIP London, and iVIP Red, with iVIP
New York coming soon.
iVIP is available worldwide but is actively looking to increase its
presence, partnerships, and membership in China, the Middle East,
Australasia, and Europe.
Marketing Director Matthew Rowe said: 'The new version is a big step
forward in terms of the partners and functionality our members benefit from,
and iVIP Treatment opens a whole new world of VIP privileges and
opportunities. We hope to sign up more than 100,000 members over the next six
months.
iVIP Black is available to download from the iTunes store here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ivip-black/id321971059
You can find out more about iVIP at: http://ivipworld.com
Matthew Rowe, Marketing Director, iVIP
matthew.rowe@ivipworld.com
Source: iVIP
Matthew Rowe, Marketing Director, iVIP, matthew.rowe@ivipworld.com, +44(0)7860-141-231
LONDON, February 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- The world economy may be struggling but iVIP, the iPhone app for
millionaires, is going from strength to strength.
iVIP has announced the launch of version 2.0 of iVIP, after signing up
more than 20,000 registered members across the globe for version 1.0.
iVIP 2.0 adds iVIP treatment, allowing iVIP members to geo-locate iVIP
partner venues and receive extra-special experiences like complimentary room
upgrades, exclusive rates, priority access, surprise gifts, welcome packages,
and other unique privileges.
New functionality includes an iVIP vault for storing passwords and other
confidential data, and a fully integrated iVIP calendar. There is a whole new
look and feel to the application.
iVIP Black 2.0, the version exclusively for High Net Worth individuals,
boasts a raft of new partners including Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Firmdale
Hotels, and the Virgin Limited Edition range (Necker Island, The Lodge
Verbier, and more) and many other luxury lifestyle services and venues, all
offering unique privileges to iVIP Black members.
The app also available as iVIP Blue, iVIP London, and iVIP Red, with iVIP
New York coming soon.
iVIP is available worldwide but is actively looking to increase its
presence, partnerships, and membership in China, the Middle East,
Australasia, and Europe.
Marketing Director Matthew Rowe said: 'The new version is a big step
forward in terms of the partners and functionality our members benefit from,
and iVIP Treatment opens a whole new world of VIP privileges and
opportunities. We hope to sign up more than 100,000 members over the next six
months.
iVIP Black is available to download from the iTunes store here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ivip-black/id321971059
You can find out more about iVIP at: http://ivipworld.com
Matthew Rowe, Marketing Director, iVIP
matthew.rowe@ivipworld.com
Source: iVIP
Matthew Rowe, Marketing Director, iVIP, matthew.rowe@ivipworld.com, +44(0)7860-141-231
Analyst Firm Ovum (Datamonitor) Recommends Aditi's CIO Pulse
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 3:56:01 AM
Analyst Firm Ovum (Datamonitor) Recommends Aditi's CIO Pulse
BANGALORE, India and SEATTLE, February 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- CIOPulse, a Balanced Score Card Dashboard and Collaboration Tool for
the CIO's Office Claims to Reduce the Overall Deployment Time by Close to 40%
for Faster Time to Market.
Aditi Technologies, a leading provider of software product and
application development services announced Ovum, a leading independent
technology analyst, recommended the company's proprietary framework called
CIOPulse, a Balanced score card dashboard and collaboration tool for the
CIO's office. CIOPulse is an easy to use tool that is backed up by Aditi's
formidable experience in deploying and working with Microsoft technologies,
which, in Ovum's opinion, is what makes the tool compelling for Microsoft
camps. Aditi combines the tool with a few other internally developed
frameworks (such as ETLEasy) and has the capability to provide in-depth
consulting and development expertise right from the data warehouse level.
Dashboards continue to feature amongst the top business
intelligence tools used across organizations. From a CIO's perspective,
dashboards help in managing multiple SLAs, translating strategy to
operations, and delivering comprehensive insights across stakeholder teams.
Aditi Technologies' CIOPulse, as the name suggests, aims to address the daily
monitoring needs of CIOs using familiar Microsoft technologies.
"Aditi's CIOPulse is positioned as a simple yet pertinent
solution for CIOs of medium to large - sized enterprises looking to monitor
their IT assets and meet service level agreements (SLAs) on a day-to-day
basis," said Surya Mukherjee, Lead Analyst, Ovum IT, Datamonitor.
Ovum evaluated CIO Pulse and found:
- CIOPulse can integrate across 30+ different data sources.
- CIOPulse draws upon Aditi's ETL framework (ETLEasy) that claims to
reduce the overall deployment time by close to 40%.
- Is available in the SaaS model using Microsoft's BPOS offering
"Aditi aims to help organizations embed Microsoft BI into
frequently used applications, and create actionable insights for business and
IT decision makers without spending years on modeling and 7-figure BI
budgets. Solutions like CIOPulse work on everyday tools like Excel and can go
live in less than 3 months; attributes that make it very compelling to the
CIO who is racing against time to consolidate operations," said Vineet Kumar
Arora, MD, Aditi Technologies.
Aditi has a long association with the Information Management
components of Microsoft's portfolio and has even supported the BI components
of Performance Point Server 2007 (prior to the addition of BI to SharePoint
Server).
About Aditi Technologies:
Aditi represents the top Microsoft software development
capability in the world. Leveraging a close partnership with Microsoft across
product groups and sales offices, Aditi has emerged as a partner of choice
for Microsoft clients seeking to engineer products or applications on
emerging Microsoft platforms. Driven by a philosophy of hiring only 'top
percentile technology talent' and fostering an open culture of innovation and
fun, Aditi is one of India's best places to work. It leverages Microsoft as a
customer, as a partner and as a platform. Founded in 1994, Aditi is
headquartered in Bangalore and has offices in Seattle, Boston, London,
Mountain View, and New York City. To learn more, visit http://www.aditi.com
ABOUT OVUM:
Ovum provides clients with independent and objective analysis
that enables them to make better business and technology decisions. Our
research draws upon over 400,000 interviews a year with business and
technology, telecoms and sourcing decision-makers, giving Ovum and our
clients unparalleled insight not only into business requirements but also the
technology that organizations must support. Ovum is part of the Datamonitor
group.
For More Info:
Sandish Handa
Lead - Global Marketing Communications
Aditi Technologies
Email: sandishh@aditi.com
+91-80-6610-4420
Source: Aditi Technologies
For More Info: Sandish Handa, Lead - Global Marketing Communications, Aditi Technologies, Email: sandishh@aditi.com, +91-80-6610-4420
BANGALORE, India and SEATTLE, February 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- CIOPulse, a Balanced Score Card Dashboard and Collaboration Tool for
the CIO's Office Claims to Reduce the Overall Deployment Time by Close to 40%
for Faster Time to Market.
Aditi Technologies, a leading provider of software product and
application development services announced Ovum, a leading independent
technology analyst, recommended the company's proprietary framework called
CIOPulse, a Balanced score card dashboard and collaboration tool for the
CIO's office. CIOPulse is an easy to use tool that is backed up by Aditi's
formidable experience in deploying and working with Microsoft technologies,
which, in Ovum's opinion, is what makes the tool compelling for Microsoft
camps. Aditi combines the tool with a few other internally developed
frameworks (such as ETLEasy) and has the capability to provide in-depth
consulting and development expertise right from the data warehouse level.
Dashboards continue to feature amongst the top business
intelligence tools used across organizations. From a CIO's perspective,
dashboards help in managing multiple SLAs, translating strategy to
operations, and delivering comprehensive insights across stakeholder teams.
Aditi Technologies' CIOPulse, as the name suggests, aims to address the daily
monitoring needs of CIOs using familiar Microsoft technologies.
"Aditi's CIOPulse is positioned as a simple yet pertinent
solution for CIOs of medium to large - sized enterprises looking to monitor
their IT assets and meet service level agreements (SLAs) on a day-to-day
basis," said Surya Mukherjee, Lead Analyst, Ovum IT, Datamonitor.
Ovum evaluated CIO Pulse and found:
- CIOPulse can integrate across 30+ different data sources.
- CIOPulse draws upon Aditi's ETL framework (ETLEasy) that claims to
reduce the overall deployment time by close to 40%.
- Is available in the SaaS model using Microsoft's BPOS offering
"Aditi aims to help organizations embed Microsoft BI into
frequently used applications, and create actionable insights for business and
IT decision makers without spending years on modeling and 7-figure BI
budgets. Solutions like CIOPulse work on everyday tools like Excel and can go
live in less than 3 months; attributes that make it very compelling to the
CIO who is racing against time to consolidate operations," said Vineet Kumar
Arora, MD, Aditi Technologies.
Aditi has a long association with the Information Management
components of Microsoft's portfolio and has even supported the BI components
of Performance Point Server 2007 (prior to the addition of BI to SharePoint
Server).
About Aditi Technologies:
Aditi represents the top Microsoft software development
capability in the world. Leveraging a close partnership with Microsoft across
product groups and sales offices, Aditi has emerged as a partner of choice
for Microsoft clients seeking to engineer products or applications on
emerging Microsoft platforms. Driven by a philosophy of hiring only 'top
percentile technology talent' and fostering an open culture of innovation and
fun, Aditi is one of India's best places to work. It leverages Microsoft as a
customer, as a partner and as a platform. Founded in 1994, Aditi is
headquartered in Bangalore and has offices in Seattle, Boston, London,
Mountain View, and New York City. To learn more, visit http://www.aditi.com
ABOUT OVUM:
Ovum provides clients with independent and objective analysis
that enables them to make better business and technology decisions. Our
research draws upon over 400,000 interviews a year with business and
technology, telecoms and sourcing decision-makers, giving Ovum and our
clients unparalleled insight not only into business requirements but also the
technology that organizations must support. Ovum is part of the Datamonitor
group.
For More Info:
Sandish Handa
Lead - Global Marketing Communications
Aditi Technologies
Email: sandishh@aditi.com
+91-80-6610-4420
Source: Aditi Technologies
For More Info: Sandish Handa, Lead - Global Marketing Communications, Aditi Technologies, Email: sandishh@aditi.com, +91-80-6610-4420
European Lottery Guild Offers Worldwide Lottery Players Live Online Support in 6 Different Languages
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 3:07:01 AM
European Lottery Guild Offers Worldwide Lottery Players Live Online Support in 6 Different Languages
LONDON, February 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Lottery players can now receive immediate multi-lingual support and
answers to any lottery-related questions in an easy-to-use, customer-friendly
format from European Lottery Guild, the world's most trusted lottery broker.
Lottery fans around the world can now chat live online with trained
lottery experts - in 6 different languages. European Lottery Guild has
recruited and trained a specialist team to provide players with expert,
secure and instantaneous information about their favourite European lottery
games.
"Players have all kinds of questions about the games themselves,
jackpots, lottery results and winning numbers," says Elisabeth Moore,
Customer Relations Manager for European Lottery Guild. "And there are always
questions about how to protect yourself from lottery scams. We want to
deliver the best possible customer experience. We've therefore assembled an
expert multi-lingual team to support the lottery community over multiple time
zones 6 days a week."
Visitors to any of European Lottery Guild's sites can now converse online
in real-time with a lottery expert in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese,
German and Japanese.
An attractive feature of European Lottery Guild's live chat is its high
degree of security and privacy. Any information a customer chooses to convey
while actually chatting live online with an agent is encrypted to the highest
industry standards for customer protection.
The service has some offline capabilities that allow for off-hours
support, too. Customers will find they can send messages via the service,
which will be handled by the lottery agents promptly within 24 to 48 hours.
Says Moore, "We want to be your knowledge base for everything lottery.
Come chat with us today."
Lottery fans wishing to play any of the lotteries carried by European
Lottery Guild can get more information by going to
http://www.europeanlotteryguild.com and clicking on the Live Support icon in
the top right corner of the homepage, or by contacting European Lottery Guild
on +1-604-675-2704.
Note to Editors
European Lottery Guild (ELG), established in 1990, is recognised as the
world's most trusted lottery broker - providing customers with a safe and
secure way to play some of Europe's most famous national lottery games,
including British Lotto (National Lottery), Irish Lotto (Irish National
Lottery), French Lotto, German Lotto (Lotto 6aus49), Spanish Lotto (La
Primitiva, El Gordo, El Nino and Summer Gordo) and EuroMillions.
All the lotteries available through ELG are officially licensed and
approved by the governments of their respective countries. Entries are lodged
with the appropriate national online lotto network, and customers are
guaranteed the full value of any prizes they win, with no taxes deducted and
no additional fees of any kind
For more information about ELG, visit
http://www.europeanlotteryguild.com or contact
community@europeanlotteryguild.com.
Source: European Lottery Guild
Contact: Elisabeth (PR Manager), Email: community@europeanlotteryguild.com
Tel: +1-604-675-2704
LONDON, February 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Lottery players can now receive immediate multi-lingual support and
answers to any lottery-related questions in an easy-to-use, customer-friendly
format from European Lottery Guild, the world's most trusted lottery broker.
Lottery fans around the world can now chat live online with trained
lottery experts - in 6 different languages. European Lottery Guild has
recruited and trained a specialist team to provide players with expert,
secure and instantaneous information about their favourite European lottery
games.
"Players have all kinds of questions about the games themselves,
jackpots, lottery results and winning numbers," says Elisabeth Moore,
Customer Relations Manager for European Lottery Guild. "And there are always
questions about how to protect yourself from lottery scams. We want to
deliver the best possible customer experience. We've therefore assembled an
expert multi-lingual team to support the lottery community over multiple time
zones 6 days a week."
Visitors to any of European Lottery Guild's sites can now converse online
in real-time with a lottery expert in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese,
German and Japanese.
An attractive feature of European Lottery Guild's live chat is its high
degree of security and privacy. Any information a customer chooses to convey
while actually chatting live online with an agent is encrypted to the highest
industry standards for customer protection.
The service has some offline capabilities that allow for off-hours
support, too. Customers will find they can send messages via the service,
which will be handled by the lottery agents promptly within 24 to 48 hours.
Says Moore, "We want to be your knowledge base for everything lottery.
Come chat with us today."
Lottery fans wishing to play any of the lotteries carried by European
Lottery Guild can get more information by going to
http://www.europeanlotteryguild.com and clicking on the Live Support icon in
the top right corner of the homepage, or by contacting European Lottery Guild
on +1-604-675-2704.
Note to Editors
European Lottery Guild (ELG), established in 1990, is recognised as the
world's most trusted lottery broker - providing customers with a safe and
secure way to play some of Europe's most famous national lottery games,
including British Lotto (National Lottery), Irish Lotto (Irish National
Lottery), French Lotto, German Lotto (Lotto 6aus49), Spanish Lotto (La
Primitiva, El Gordo, El Nino and Summer Gordo) and EuroMillions.
All the lotteries available through ELG are officially licensed and
approved by the governments of their respective countries. Entries are lodged
with the appropriate national online lotto network, and customers are
guaranteed the full value of any prizes they win, with no taxes deducted and
no additional fees of any kind
For more information about ELG, visit
http://www.europeanlotteryguild.com or contact
community@europeanlotteryguild.com.
Source: European Lottery Guild
Contact: Elisabeth (PR Manager), Email: community@europeanlotteryguild.com
Tel: +1-604-675-2704
Stockopedia Becomes the First Social Investing Platform to Launch Real-time Analytics for Contributors
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 2:35:01 AM
Stockopedia Becomes the First Social Investing Platform to Launch Real-time Analytics for Contributors
LONDON, February 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Stockopedia (http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/), the premier
social media site for UK stock market investors, today announces the launch
of its Publisher Analytics platform (
http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/page/readership-analytics-for-publishers/) that
allows third party publishers and bloggers on the site to more accurately
measure readership and engagement for their content on a real-time basis,
making Stockopedia the first social media investing site to offer such a
service.
Stockopedia CEO Edward Croft said: "Although Google Analytics
has understandably been the mainstay analytics tool on the Web for some time,
this information is typically only available to the website owner. A number
of large scale US content curation and aggregation sites such as Facebook and
Twitter have begun to internalise analytics functionality to provide greater
feedback to contributing publishers, but this level of visibility is a first
for publishers in the finance and investing space."
Publishers on Stockopedia contributors now have access to a
personalised dashboard allowing them to view real-time readership statistics
across all their published content. Features include the ability to track and
chart readership details across different timeframes and versus their average
performance. Publishers and subscribing companies can track the level of
investor engagement with their content and any social media reactions
aggregated from across the web.
Croft added: "Our objective is to give our authors the same
level of insight and feedback as if they published the content on their own
blog or website. We partner with top names in the financial world - including
research houses, video producers, fund managers and bloggers - and it's
important to ensure they maximise their return on investment in creating and
syndicating content. We believe that this is the most granular analytics
system available for financial publishers on the web."
The Publisher Analytics platform leverages MongoDB, a
document-oriented database adept at handling high volumes of information,
well suited for large scale data processing and most famously used at CERN
for handling data generated by the Large Hadron Collider.
Ramin Keene, Stockopedia's CTO, said: "We've been using
MongoDB for an experimental internal analytics system, monitoring activity by
our 100,000+ users and around 20,000 investment topics, stocks and sectors.
We felt confident that we could expand the application using the same
architecture at scale for all our users to have access to personalised, real
time analytics about how the investment community is interacting with their
content. Our aim is to ensure that our tools keep the Stockopedia userbase -
whether they be investors, financial publishers or listed companies - as
informed as possible, as instantaneously as we possibly can."
Stockopedia is now experimenting with using its data
processing systems to build recommendation, categorisation and discovery
features that mine all the latest financial news and commentary across the UK
stock market.
Croft concluded: "As part of our mission to level the
information playing field, we partner with financial publishers and
investment bloggers to help them reach the broadest possible audience through
Stockopedia and the wider Web. We see our Publisher Analytics platform as a
key part of this partnership and are excited to be able to provide them with
this new functionality".
Tweet me
Stockopedia becomes 1st #finance #socialmedia site to introduce publisher
#analytics http://bit.ly/g7DLgu #webanalytics #marketing #measure
About Stockopedia
Stockopedia (http://www.stockopedia.co.uk) is an online
financial media channel offering tools, information and analysis for online
investors.
Since its launch in 2008, Stockopedia has become the fastest
growing financial website in the UK. The site acts as a channel for financial
publishers and companies looking to reach the UK's 1 million online
investors. Stockopedia reaches a fast growing audience of 100,000 individual
and institutional investors through its various channels as well as a
distribution network encompassing mainstream media channels, the top
financial networks and the rapidly growing social media sector. The company
works with financial publishers and companies looking to reach this audience,
ranging from news wire services like PRNewswire to research houses such as
Edison Investment Research. See here for more information on how to publish
through Stockopedia (http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/for-publishers/).
Stockopedia uses sophisticated information discovery and
categorisation techniques to aggregate and index data to build real time
streams based on individual user's personal investment interests, driving
considerable incremental viewership from engaged users to its contributing
publishers. The company's engineers work with cutting edge tools for
large-scale data collection, processing, text parsing, search indexing and
information retrieval.
http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/
twitter/stockopedia (http://twitter.com/stockopedia)
twitter/stockonews (http://twitter.com/stockonews)
twitter/stockochat (http://twitter.com/stockochat)
twitter/stockoir (http://twitter.com/stockoir)
facebook/stockopedia (http://twitter.com/stockoir)
Source: Stockopedia
For further information please contact: Keith Wildman +44(0)7889-158-060 keith_wildman@tiscali.co.uk
LONDON, February 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Stockopedia (http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/), the premier
social media site for UK stock market investors, today announces the launch
of its Publisher Analytics platform (
http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/page/readership-analytics-for-publishers/) that
allows third party publishers and bloggers on the site to more accurately
measure readership and engagement for their content on a real-time basis,
making Stockopedia the first social media investing site to offer such a
service.
Stockopedia CEO Edward Croft said: "Although Google Analytics
has understandably been the mainstay analytics tool on the Web for some time,
this information is typically only available to the website owner. A number
of large scale US content curation and aggregation sites such as Facebook and
Twitter have begun to internalise analytics functionality to provide greater
feedback to contributing publishers, but this level of visibility is a first
for publishers in the finance and investing space."
Publishers on Stockopedia contributors now have access to a
personalised dashboard allowing them to view real-time readership statistics
across all their published content. Features include the ability to track and
chart readership details across different timeframes and versus their average
performance. Publishers and subscribing companies can track the level of
investor engagement with their content and any social media reactions
aggregated from across the web.
Croft added: "Our objective is to give our authors the same
level of insight and feedback as if they published the content on their own
blog or website. We partner with top names in the financial world - including
research houses, video producers, fund managers and bloggers - and it's
important to ensure they maximise their return on investment in creating and
syndicating content. We believe that this is the most granular analytics
system available for financial publishers on the web."
The Publisher Analytics platform leverages MongoDB, a
document-oriented database adept at handling high volumes of information,
well suited for large scale data processing and most famously used at CERN
for handling data generated by the Large Hadron Collider.
Ramin Keene, Stockopedia's CTO, said: "We've been using
MongoDB for an experimental internal analytics system, monitoring activity by
our 100,000+ users and around 20,000 investment topics, stocks and sectors.
We felt confident that we could expand the application using the same
architecture at scale for all our users to have access to personalised, real
time analytics about how the investment community is interacting with their
content. Our aim is to ensure that our tools keep the Stockopedia userbase -
whether they be investors, financial publishers or listed companies - as
informed as possible, as instantaneously as we possibly can."
Stockopedia is now experimenting with using its data
processing systems to build recommendation, categorisation and discovery
features that mine all the latest financial news and commentary across the UK
stock market.
Croft concluded: "As part of our mission to level the
information playing field, we partner with financial publishers and
investment bloggers to help them reach the broadest possible audience through
Stockopedia and the wider Web. We see our Publisher Analytics platform as a
key part of this partnership and are excited to be able to provide them with
this new functionality".
Tweet me
Stockopedia becomes 1st #finance #socialmedia site to introduce publisher
#analytics http://bit.ly/g7DLgu #webanalytics #marketing #measure
About Stockopedia
Stockopedia (http://www.stockopedia.co.uk) is an online
financial media channel offering tools, information and analysis for online
investors.
Since its launch in 2008, Stockopedia has become the fastest
growing financial website in the UK. The site acts as a channel for financial
publishers and companies looking to reach the UK's 1 million online
investors. Stockopedia reaches a fast growing audience of 100,000 individual
and institutional investors through its various channels as well as a
distribution network encompassing mainstream media channels, the top
financial networks and the rapidly growing social media sector. The company
works with financial publishers and companies looking to reach this audience,
ranging from news wire services like PRNewswire to research houses such as
Edison Investment Research. See here for more information on how to publish
through Stockopedia (http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/for-publishers/).
Stockopedia uses sophisticated information discovery and
categorisation techniques to aggregate and index data to build real time
streams based on individual user's personal investment interests, driving
considerable incremental viewership from engaged users to its contributing
publishers. The company's engineers work with cutting edge tools for
large-scale data collection, processing, text parsing, search indexing and
information retrieval.
http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/
twitter/stockopedia (http://twitter.com/stockopedia)
twitter/stockonews (http://twitter.com/stockonews)
twitter/stockochat (http://twitter.com/stockochat)
twitter/stockoir (http://twitter.com/stockoir)
facebook/stockopedia (http://twitter.com/stockoir)
Source: Stockopedia
For further information please contact: Keith Wildman +44(0)7889-158-060 keith_wildman@tiscali.co.uk
SEA-ME-WE4 Achieves Industry First With 40G Transmission Upgrade
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 12:07:01 AM
SEA-ME-WE4 Achieves Industry First With 40G Transmission Upgrade
Longest Undersea Cable Deploys 40G Capacity to Meet Bandwidth Demands
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20,000-km SEA-ME-WE4 (South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe) undersea cable system is the longest submarine cable system to deploy 40 Gbps technology, the highest wavelength capacity currently available on undersea cable systems. The increased capacity will help meet the growing demand for additional bandwidth in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and European regions as well as locations in between.
The additional capacity on SEA-ME-WE4 allows for faster communication for individuals and companies in this region using the cable system for their voice, data, Internet and video needs. This upgrade also validates the growing demand for affordable connectivity in the broad geographic expanse SEA-ME-WE4 serves.
As regionalized demands increase in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China and India, the SEA-ME-WE4 upgrade means an increase in bandwidth availability without the expense of laying new cable. Advanced, developing and emerging markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe that engage in localized and globalized trade will benefit from the higher capacity broadband service that so far has been supported by 2.5 Gbps and 10 Gbps speeds typically available on undersea cables.
Launched in 2005, SEA-ME-WE4 is the fourth project in the SEA-ME-WE series. SEA-ME-WE4 links Southeast Asia to Europe through the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. Using DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) technology, the system is used to carry voice, data, Internet and broadband applications. Terminal stations are located in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy, Tunisia, Algeria and France. SEA-ME-WE4 was developed by a consortium consisting of 16 telecommunications companies that maintains and operates the undersea cable system.
SOURCE SEA-ME-WE
SEA-ME-WE
CONTACT: Linda Laughlin, +1-918-590-5595, linda.laughlin@verizon.com, or Lynn Staggs, +1-918-590-2403, lynn.staggs@verizon.com
Longest Undersea Cable Deploys 40G Capacity to Meet Bandwidth Demands
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20,000-km SEA-ME-WE4 (South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe) undersea cable system is the longest submarine cable system to deploy 40 Gbps technology, the highest wavelength capacity currently available on undersea cable systems. The increased capacity will help meet the growing demand for additional bandwidth in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and European regions as well as locations in between.
The additional capacity on SEA-ME-WE4 allows for faster communication for individuals and companies in this region using the cable system for their voice, data, Internet and video needs. This upgrade also validates the growing demand for affordable connectivity in the broad geographic expanse SEA-ME-WE4 serves.
As regionalized demands increase in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China and India, the SEA-ME-WE4 upgrade means an increase in bandwidth availability without the expense of laying new cable. Advanced, developing and emerging markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe that engage in localized and globalized trade will benefit from the higher capacity broadband service that so far has been supported by 2.5 Gbps and 10 Gbps speeds typically available on undersea cables.
Launched in 2005, SEA-ME-WE4 is the fourth project in the SEA-ME-WE series. SEA-ME-WE4 links Southeast Asia to Europe through the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. Using DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) technology, the system is used to carry voice, data, Internet and broadband applications. Terminal stations are located in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy, Tunisia, Algeria and France. SEA-ME-WE4 was developed by a consortium consisting of 16 telecommunications companies that maintains and operates the undersea cable system.
SOURCE SEA-ME-WE
SEA-ME-WE
CONTACT: Linda Laughlin, +1-918-590-5595, linda.laughlin@verizon.com, or Lynn Staggs, +1-918-590-2403, lynn.staggs@verizon.com
January 31, 2011
Longer Zoom With Less Blur: Sony Unveils Cyber-shot HX Series Digital Still Cameras With 30x and 16x Optical Zoom and Full HD Video
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 31, 2011 at 11:07:01 PM
Longer Zoom With Less Blur: Sony Unveils Cyber-shot HX Series Digital Still Cameras With 30x and 16x Optical Zoom and Full HD Video
High-Zoom HX100V and HX9V Models Offer 3D, New Intelligent Sweep Panorama High Resolution Mode and GPS/Compass
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today unveiled two new 16.2-megapixel Cyber-shot® digital still cameras that offer Full HD video shooting capability at the touch of a dedicated movie button. Recording video at 60 progressive frames per second (1920x1080 60p), both cameras can capture fast-moving action with exceptional smoothness and clarity.
The DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V Cyber-shot cameras are the company's first compact digital still cameras to include a 27mm Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonar T* lens with 30x optical zoom and a 24mm Sony® G lens with 16x optical zoom (respectively) combined with full HD (1920 x 1080/60p) video capability.
Another Cyber-shot camera first, the 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor inside both cameras supports a brand-new Intelligent Sweep Panorama(TM) HR (High Resolution) mode. Just press the shutter button and sweep the camera, and it captures up to 42.9 megapixel panoramic images with crisp 10480x4096 resolution. Images can be viewed on the cameras' 3-inch921,000-dot Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display with wide viewing angle.
"These new H Series cameras are a great addition to the already explosive high zoom market, loaded with cutting-edge innovations by Sony to shoot stills and video," said Kelly Davis, director of the digital imaging group at Sony Electronics. "With these unique Sony technologies, including GPS, 3D, AVCHD(TM) video as well as increased zoom, Sony is offering consumers the best of both worlds."
High Zoom for Stills and Videos
Ideal for travelers and photo enthusiasts, the flagship DSC-HX100V packs an ultra-powerful Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonar T* lens with 30x optical zoom range for crisply-detailed close-ups of distant subjects. Comfortable to hold and carry, its design echoes the style and control layout of larger DSLR models. Smaller and lighter still, the DSC-HX9V offers a high-performance G Lens with powerful 16x optical zoom range with 24mm wide angle to accommodate virtually any photo opportunity.
Borrowed from the Handycam® camcorder line, the new cameras feature Dual Record mode which can shoot video, while simultaneously capturing 3-megapixel digital still pictures (2-megapixel in 4:3 ratio when recording in MP4). The cameras also offer a dedicated still image button and a dedicated movie capture button to make it easy to use for consumers (Dual Record feature is not compatible with 60p mode).
Despite their powerful zoom range, DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V can capture crisp, blur-free images with significantly reduced handshake, even while you're walking along. Featured on both cameras, Optical SteadyShot(TM) with Active Mode image stabilization is a powerful image stabilization system with '3-way shake cancellation' as found on premium Handycam® camcorders by Sony. You'll be rewarded with clearer results when you're shooting handheld, even at telephoto settings where camera shake is most pronounced.
Create Personal 3D Content
Sony makes it easy to create personal 3D content that can be viewed on an HDTV with 3D home theater system. 3D images are captured using 3D Sweep Panorama(TM) mode or the 3D Still Image mode. In this mode, the camera takes two consecutive shots in different focus positions to calculate the depths, and then it creates left-eye and right-eye images to produce a 3D effect. These images can be enjoyed in 2D or stunning 3D on compatible 3D televisions (3D-compatible HDMI(TM) cables and 3D glasses are also required and are sold separately).
The 3D Sweep Panorama feature lets you take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together using innovative processing techniques to automatically create detail-packed 3D panoramas.
These 3D images can also be saved and viewed on a PlayStation3, using the "Play Memories(TM)" application software downloadable from the PlayStation® Network.
The new models will let you view images in a completely different way. Unlike 3D Sweep Panorama mode, which lets you view 3D images on compatible 3D television systems, Sweep Multi Angle(TM) technology lets you view images in simulated 3D on the cameras' LCD screen. This shooting feature captures 15 images at different angles and then compiles them into one photo. By tilting the camera back and forth, it creates a 3D-like effect on the display.
DSLR Speed
With the high-speed auto focus feature, these cameras provide a smarter way to focus with DSLR-like speed. High-speed autofocus locks onto subjects in as little as 0.1 seconds, letting you grab the most fleeting photo moments with ease.
In addition to speed, these cameras' GPS/Compass function makes them ideal for travel and holidays. The enhanced GPS/Compass function captures your location and shooting direction and allows you to enjoy the results after shooting as online maps with any Internet-connected PC.
The Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V camera also features a manual control ring that can be assigned as desired to adjust focus or zoom. It's ideal for applications like macro photography, where focus can be adjusted precisely while viewing a magnified portion of the image.
Easy Menu Selection Technology
The advanced imaging possibilities of both H Series cameras offer fuss-free operation. Superior AUTO mode recognizes a wide range of shooting conditions, automatically adjusting settings and shooting a high-speed burst of multiple frames as required in low-light conditions. These are automatically combined within the camera to create beautifully-exposed, low-noise results with virtually any subject--even in challenging low light conditions without flash.
While most cameras compile two images in Backlight Correction HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode, enabling crisp details in difficult lighting, these models utilize an HDR feature that compiles the highlights, mid-tones and shadows from three separate shots to create one realistic-looking photo. With Backlight Correction HDR in the Scene Selection Shooting mode, getting the best shot in difficult lighting conditions is simple.
Designed to help users learn about the cameras' features and how to use them on the spot, the "In-Camera Guide" is accessible from the menu button on the camera. Users can search by purpose or keyword and easily access the functions they seek.
The cameras also have Background Defocus mode, which highlights your subject like a DSLR; Soft Skin mode, which reduces visible blemishes and wrinkles, and Natural Flash, which corrects color balance for more natural shots. They also offer fast capture with up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution.
Images and videos can be easily viewed on the cameras' 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display with TruBlack(TM) technology, which provides deep blacks and more color variation on the thin display.
New accessories for Cyber-shot Cameras
There's a choice of elegantly styled carry case options for the DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V models. Giving easy access to your camera, the design avoids electromagnetic interference with the GPS/Compass function of both cameras. Both cases feature a quality leather-like finish, with a handy pocket for a spare memory card - ideal if you're shooting lots of HD video. Crafted to protect the Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V, the LCS-HG case offers extra carry space for an additional battery.
Compatible with the DSC-HX9V camera and several other Cyber-shot models, the Party-shot(TM) IPT-DS2 dock automatically captures smiling, relaxed portraits of everyone in the room - including you. Just touch a button and the Party-shot(TM) dock starts 'on demand' shooting. There's also support for Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode with compatible Cyber-shot models. The Party-shot IPT-DS2 dock comes supplied with a protective cover and dedicated stand.
All new Cyber-shot models are compatible with the latest range of premium-quality SDHC cards by Sony. The perfect partner for your Cyber-shot camera, they're also a great match for SD/SDHC-compatible cameras, camcorders and devices from other manufacturers. The affordable Essential Series and value-added Experience Series are joined by the flagship Expert Series (Class 10) for photo users who demand class-leading capacity transfer speeds.
Personal, Secure Online Sharing with Personal Space Site
The Personal Space(TM) site is the network service by Sony that makes it easy and secure to share photos and video clips captured on your Cyber-shot camera. Upload your images from any Internet-enabled PC with the cameras' supplied Picture Motion Browser software, or using pre-installed PMB Portable software. An email sent with an embedded link ensures that invited family and friends can view your pictures. Videos and photos shared via the Personal Space site can also be viewed on Android(TM) smartphones such as the Xperia(TM) X10 by Sony Ericsson or iPhone®, via a dedicated application that can be downloaded from Android Market(TM) or iTunes® app store. Xperia users can also upload images directly to their own Personal Space account from their smartphone.
Pricing and Availability
The cameras and a range of accessories will be available in April online at Sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (http://www.Sonystyle.com/retail) and at authorized dealers nationwide. Presales will begin in February. The DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V cameras will be available in black and will cost about $450 and $350, respectively.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Linda Barger of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-2986, linda.barger@am.Sony.com; or Lorena D'Amato of Paine PR, +1-212-613-4918, ldamato@painepr.com, for Sony Electronics Inc.
Web Site: http://www.Sonystyle.com
High-Zoom HX100V and HX9V Models Offer 3D, New Intelligent Sweep Panorama High Resolution Mode and GPS/Compass
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today unveiled two new 16.2-megapixel Cyber-shot® digital still cameras that offer Full HD video shooting capability at the touch of a dedicated movie button. Recording video at 60 progressive frames per second (1920x1080 60p), both cameras can capture fast-moving action with exceptional smoothness and clarity.
The DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V Cyber-shot cameras are the company's first compact digital still cameras to include a 27mm Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonar T* lens with 30x optical zoom and a 24mm Sony® G lens with 16x optical zoom (respectively) combined with full HD (1920 x 1080/60p) video capability.
Another Cyber-shot camera first, the 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor inside both cameras supports a brand-new Intelligent Sweep Panorama(TM) HR (High Resolution) mode. Just press the shutter button and sweep the camera, and it captures up to 42.9 megapixel panoramic images with crisp 10480x4096 resolution. Images can be viewed on the cameras' 3-inch921,000-dot Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display with wide viewing angle.
"These new H Series cameras are a great addition to the already explosive high zoom market, loaded with cutting-edge innovations by Sony to shoot stills and video," said Kelly Davis, director of the digital imaging group at Sony Electronics. "With these unique Sony technologies, including GPS, 3D, AVCHD(TM) video as well as increased zoom, Sony is offering consumers the best of both worlds."
High Zoom for Stills and Videos
Ideal for travelers and photo enthusiasts, the flagship DSC-HX100V packs an ultra-powerful Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonar T* lens with 30x optical zoom range for crisply-detailed close-ups of distant subjects. Comfortable to hold and carry, its design echoes the style and control layout of larger DSLR models. Smaller and lighter still, the DSC-HX9V offers a high-performance G Lens with powerful 16x optical zoom range with 24mm wide angle to accommodate virtually any photo opportunity.
Borrowed from the Handycam® camcorder line, the new cameras feature Dual Record mode which can shoot video, while simultaneously capturing 3-megapixel digital still pictures (2-megapixel in 4:3 ratio when recording in MP4). The cameras also offer a dedicated still image button and a dedicated movie capture button to make it easy to use for consumers (Dual Record feature is not compatible with 60p mode).
Despite their powerful zoom range, DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V can capture crisp, blur-free images with significantly reduced handshake, even while you're walking along. Featured on both cameras, Optical SteadyShot(TM) with Active Mode image stabilization is a powerful image stabilization system with '3-way shake cancellation' as found on premium Handycam® camcorders by Sony. You'll be rewarded with clearer results when you're shooting handheld, even at telephoto settings where camera shake is most pronounced.
Create Personal 3D Content
Sony makes it easy to create personal 3D content that can be viewed on an HDTV with 3D home theater system. 3D images are captured using 3D Sweep Panorama(TM) mode or the 3D Still Image mode. In this mode, the camera takes two consecutive shots in different focus positions to calculate the depths, and then it creates left-eye and right-eye images to produce a 3D effect. These images can be enjoyed in 2D or stunning 3D on compatible 3D televisions (3D-compatible HDMI(TM) cables and 3D glasses are also required and are sold separately).
The 3D Sweep Panorama feature lets you take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together using innovative processing techniques to automatically create detail-packed 3D panoramas.
These 3D images can also be saved and viewed on a PlayStation3, using the "Play Memories(TM)" application software downloadable from the PlayStation® Network.
The new models will let you view images in a completely different way. Unlike 3D Sweep Panorama mode, which lets you view 3D images on compatible 3D television systems, Sweep Multi Angle(TM) technology lets you view images in simulated 3D on the cameras' LCD screen. This shooting feature captures 15 images at different angles and then compiles them into one photo. By tilting the camera back and forth, it creates a 3D-like effect on the display.
DSLR Speed
With the high-speed auto focus feature, these cameras provide a smarter way to focus with DSLR-like speed. High-speed autofocus locks onto subjects in as little as 0.1 seconds, letting you grab the most fleeting photo moments with ease.
In addition to speed, these cameras' GPS/Compass function makes them ideal for travel and holidays. The enhanced GPS/Compass function captures your location and shooting direction and allows you to enjoy the results after shooting as online maps with any Internet-connected PC.
The Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V camera also features a manual control ring that can be assigned as desired to adjust focus or zoom. It's ideal for applications like macro photography, where focus can be adjusted precisely while viewing a magnified portion of the image.
Easy Menu Selection Technology
The advanced imaging possibilities of both H Series cameras offer fuss-free operation. Superior AUTO mode recognizes a wide range of shooting conditions, automatically adjusting settings and shooting a high-speed burst of multiple frames as required in low-light conditions. These are automatically combined within the camera to create beautifully-exposed, low-noise results with virtually any subject--even in challenging low light conditions without flash.
While most cameras compile two images in Backlight Correction HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode, enabling crisp details in difficult lighting, these models utilize an HDR feature that compiles the highlights, mid-tones and shadows from three separate shots to create one realistic-looking photo. With Backlight Correction HDR in the Scene Selection Shooting mode, getting the best shot in difficult lighting conditions is simple.
Designed to help users learn about the cameras' features and how to use them on the spot, the "In-Camera Guide" is accessible from the menu button on the camera. Users can search by purpose or keyword and easily access the functions they seek.
The cameras also have Background Defocus mode, which highlights your subject like a DSLR; Soft Skin mode, which reduces visible blemishes and wrinkles, and Natural Flash, which corrects color balance for more natural shots. They also offer fast capture with up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution.
Images and videos can be easily viewed on the cameras' 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display with TruBlack(TM) technology, which provides deep blacks and more color variation on the thin display.
New accessories for Cyber-shot Cameras
There's a choice of elegantly styled carry case options for the DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V models. Giving easy access to your camera, the design avoids electromagnetic interference with the GPS/Compass function of both cameras. Both cases feature a quality leather-like finish, with a handy pocket for a spare memory card - ideal if you're shooting lots of HD video. Crafted to protect the Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V, the LCS-HG case offers extra carry space for an additional battery.
Compatible with the DSC-HX9V camera and several other Cyber-shot models, the Party-shot(TM) IPT-DS2 dock automatically captures smiling, relaxed portraits of everyone in the room - including you. Just touch a button and the Party-shot(TM) dock starts 'on demand' shooting. There's also support for Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode with compatible Cyber-shot models. The Party-shot IPT-DS2 dock comes supplied with a protective cover and dedicated stand.
All new Cyber-shot models are compatible with the latest range of premium-quality SDHC cards by Sony. The perfect partner for your Cyber-shot camera, they're also a great match for SD/SDHC-compatible cameras, camcorders and devices from other manufacturers. The affordable Essential Series and value-added Experience Series are joined by the flagship Expert Series (Class 10) for photo users who demand class-leading capacity transfer speeds.
Personal, Secure Online Sharing with Personal Space Site
The Personal Space(TM) site is the network service by Sony that makes it easy and secure to share photos and video clips captured on your Cyber-shot camera. Upload your images from any Internet-enabled PC with the cameras' supplied Picture Motion Browser software, or using pre-installed PMB Portable software. An email sent with an embedded link ensures that invited family and friends can view your pictures. Videos and photos shared via the Personal Space site can also be viewed on Android(TM) smartphones such as the Xperia(TM) X10 by Sony Ericsson or iPhone®, via a dedicated application that can be downloaded from Android Market(TM) or iTunes® app store. Xperia users can also upload images directly to their own Personal Space account from their smartphone.
Pricing and Availability
The cameras and a range of accessories will be available in April online at Sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (http://www.Sonystyle.com/retail) and at authorized dealers nationwide. Presales will begin in February. The DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V cameras will be available in black and will cost about $450 and $350, respectively.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Linda Barger of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-2986, linda.barger@am.Sony.com; or Lorena D'Amato of Paine PR, +1-212-613-4918, ldamato@painepr.com, for Sony Electronics Inc.
Web Site: http://www.Sonystyle.com
Knowlera Media Provides AOL Users with Premium Video Content
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 31, 2011 at 9:07:01 PM
Knowlera Media Provides AOL Users with Premium Video Content
From how-to lose weight to baking a perfect Bundt cake or choosing the right pair of jeans, learn from the experts at http://www.aol.com
GREAT FALLS, Va., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowlera Media, the leading creator of professional-quality, lifestyle-focused video content for distribution via Web and broadcast television, today announced a new content partnership with AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL). AOL users will now have access to more than 12,000 helpful how-to and informational videos developed for Knowlera's popular website, MonkeySee.com. These informative videos cover 16 major categories from automotive to travel and will be available at http://www.aol.com and other select AOL properties.
In the second half of 2010 alone, AOL has closed deals with more than 20 premium content partners and digital studios to deliver a mix of high quality programming to AOL's audiences. Within that mix, AOL has announced several new video franchises not seen anywhere else on the Web, including partnerships with Vuguru, Ben Silverman's Electus, Next New Networks, Telepictures Productions and the Ellen DeGeneres Show website and MarloThomas.com.
"Partnering with AOL enables us to deliver our video to more consumers and organizations," said Will Jerro, co-founder and COO, Knowlera Media. "AOL's dedication to high quality content is complementary to our videos and their extensive reach allows millions of additional viewers to find and discover our instructional video."
AOL visitors will now have instant access to much of Knowlera Media's high quality content.
About Knowlera Media
Knowlera Media is the leading creator of professional-quality, lifestyle-focused video content for distribution via Web and broadcast television. Our mission is to capture the skill and knowledge of the world's top experts and deliver it to inquisitive audiences everywhere. Viewed by audiences numbering in the tens of millions each month, Knowlera's growing library of more than 12,000 high definition videos are distributed on multiple media platforms that include television programming, broadcast news, the popular destination site MonkeySee.com and a syndication network of hundreds of popular sites across the web.
About AOL
AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is a leading global Web services company with an extensive suite of brands and offerings and a substantial worldwide audience. AOL's business spans online content, products and services that the company offers to consumers, publishers and advertisers. AOL is focused on attracting and engaging consumers and providing valuable online advertising services on both AOL's owned and operated properties and third-party websites. In addition, AOL operates one of the largest Internet subscription access services in the United States, which serves as a valuable distribution channel for AOL's consumer offerings.
Press Contact for Knowlera
Media:
Matt Derrick
703-865-4571
matt.derrickatmonkeysee.com
SOURCE Knowlera Media
Knowlera Media
CONTACT: Matt Derrick, +1-703-865-4571, matt.derrickatmonkeysee.com
Web Site: http://www.knowlera.com
From how-to lose weight to baking a perfect Bundt cake or choosing the right pair of jeans, learn from the experts at http://www.aol.com
GREAT FALLS, Va., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowlera Media, the leading creator of professional-quality, lifestyle-focused video content for distribution via Web and broadcast television, today announced a new content partnership with AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL). AOL users will now have access to more than 12,000 helpful how-to and informational videos developed for Knowlera's popular website, MonkeySee.com. These informative videos cover 16 major categories from automotive to travel and will be available at http://www.aol.com and other select AOL properties.
In the second half of 2010 alone, AOL has closed deals with more than 20 premium content partners and digital studios to deliver a mix of high quality programming to AOL's audiences. Within that mix, AOL has announced several new video franchises not seen anywhere else on the Web, including partnerships with Vuguru, Ben Silverman's Electus, Next New Networks, Telepictures Productions and the Ellen DeGeneres Show website and MarloThomas.com.
"Partnering with AOL enables us to deliver our video to more consumers and organizations," said Will Jerro, co-founder and COO, Knowlera Media. "AOL's dedication to high quality content is complementary to our videos and their extensive reach allows millions of additional viewers to find and discover our instructional video."
AOL visitors will now have instant access to much of Knowlera Media's high quality content.
About Knowlera Media
Knowlera Media is the leading creator of professional-quality, lifestyle-focused video content for distribution via Web and broadcast television. Our mission is to capture the skill and knowledge of the world's top experts and deliver it to inquisitive audiences everywhere. Viewed by audiences numbering in the tens of millions each month, Knowlera's growing library of more than 12,000 high definition videos are distributed on multiple media platforms that include television programming, broadcast news, the popular destination site MonkeySee.com and a syndication network of hundreds of popular sites across the web.
About AOL
AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is a leading global Web services company with an extensive suite of brands and offerings and a substantial worldwide audience. AOL's business spans online content, products and services that the company offers to consumers, publishers and advertisers. AOL is focused on attracting and engaging consumers and providing valuable online advertising services on both AOL's owned and operated properties and third-party websites. In addition, AOL operates one of the largest Internet subscription access services in the United States, which serves as a valuable distribution channel for AOL's consumer offerings.
Press Contact for Knowlera
Media:
Matt Derrick
703-865-4571
matt.derrickatmonkeysee.com
SOURCE Knowlera Media
Knowlera Media
CONTACT: Matt Derrick, +1-703-865-4571, matt.derrickatmonkeysee.com
Web Site: http://www.knowlera.com
Sandy Bridge Chipset (Cougar Point) Flawed
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on January 31, 2011 at 6:05:18 PM
Looks like a round of problems like the FDIV bug in Intel Pentium processors is about to happen again. It turns out that the Serial ATA controller on the Sandy Bridge chipset (not the CPU, itself) is flaky. It might or might not crap out on ports 2-5 which are generally the last ones used. If you have a hard drive and an optical drive, it is likely you'll never even know there is a problem. Even if you use the remaining four ports, the failure rate may be as high as 15% or so. If you have a board, it might be a good idea to find out the RMA policy.
http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/01/31/intel-identifies-chipset-design-error-implementing-solution
Quote
The company expects to begin delivering the updated version of the chipset to customers in late February and expects full volume recovery in April. Intel stands behind its products and is committed to product quality. For computer makers and other Intel customers that have bought potentially affected chipsets or systems, Intel will work with its OEM partners to accept the return of the affected chipsets, and plans to support modifications or replacements needed on motherboards or systems. The systems with the affected support chips have only been shipping since January 9th and the company believes that relatively few consumers are impacted by this issue. The only systems sold to an end customer potentially impacted are Second Generation Core i5 and Core i7 quad core based systems. Intel believes that consumers can continue to use their systems with confidence, while working with their computer manufacturer for a permanent solution. For further information consumers should contact Intel at http://www.intel.com on the support page or contact their OEM manufacturer.
http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/01/31/intel-identifies-chipset-design-error-implementing-solution
TD Bank Releases Mobile App for BlackBerry Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 31, 2011 at 2:14:02 PM
TD Bank Releases Mobile App for BlackBerry Devices
CHERRY HILL, N.J. and PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, announced that its free mobile app is now available to download onto BlackBerry® smartphone devices. The mobile banking app is free, secure and easy to use. Customers can download the app from the BlackBerry App World(TM).
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081031/NEF005LOGO-a )
Mobile Banking Features
Customers can use the mobile banking app to:
-- Check deposit, loan and credit card balances
-- Transfer funds
-- Make bill payments
-- Find stores and ATMs
-- View pending transactions and account history
-- Enroll in TD Debit Card Advance
-- Easy one-click option to call TD Bank's 24/7 live customer service
center
"The new TD Bank app for BlackBerry® devices is one more tool that our customers can use to give them 24-hours, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year access to their bank," said Suzanne Poole, Executive Vice President, Retails Sales Strategy and Distribution, TD Bank. "As America's Most Convenient Bank, we want our customers to have access to the information they need whenever they need it."
Current TD Bank Online Banking customers can download the app and get banking. TD Bank strongly encourages customers to enroll in TD Bank Online Banking so that they can use all the banking functions of the app. To find out more about TD Bank's new mobile banking app and to see an online demo, please visit http://www.tdbank.com/mobilebanking/.
About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the United States, providing customers with a full range of financial products and services at more than 1,250 convenient locations from Maine to Florida. On September 30, 2010, The South Financial Group, Inc. was acquired by TD Bank Group, and its subsidiary Carolina First Bank merged with TD Bank. Carolina First Bank will continue to operate under the trade names Carolina First Bank in North and South Carolina and Mercantile Bank in Florida until conversion and rebranding in 2011. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Portland, Maine. Carolina First Bank and Mercantile Bank are trade names of TD Bank, N.A. For more information, visit http://www.tdbank.com. TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America and one of the few banks in the world rated Aaa by Moody's. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD." To learn more, visit http://www.td.com.
SOURCE TD Bank
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081031/NEF005LOGO-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
TD Bank
CONTACT: Jimmy Hernandez, TD Bank, +1-856-397-5550, jimmy.hernandez@yesbank.com
Web Site: http://www.TDBank.com
CHERRY HILL, N.J. and PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, announced that its free mobile app is now available to download onto BlackBerry® smartphone devices. The mobile banking app is free, secure and easy to use. Customers can download the app from the BlackBerry App World(TM).
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081031/NEF005LOGO-a )
Mobile Banking Features
Customers can use the mobile banking app to:
-- Check deposit, loan and credit card balances
-- Transfer funds
-- Make bill payments
-- Find stores and ATMs
-- View pending transactions and account history
-- Enroll in TD Debit Card Advance
-- Easy one-click option to call TD Bank's 24/7 live customer service
center
"The new TD Bank app for BlackBerry® devices is one more tool that our customers can use to give them 24-hours, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year access to their bank," said Suzanne Poole, Executive Vice President, Retails Sales Strategy and Distribution, TD Bank. "As America's Most Convenient Bank, we want our customers to have access to the information they need whenever they need it."
Current TD Bank Online Banking customers can download the app and get banking. TD Bank strongly encourages customers to enroll in TD Bank Online Banking so that they can use all the banking functions of the app. To find out more about TD Bank's new mobile banking app and to see an online demo, please visit http://www.tdbank.com/mobilebanking/.
About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the United States, providing customers with a full range of financial products and services at more than 1,250 convenient locations from Maine to Florida. On September 30, 2010, The South Financial Group, Inc. was acquired by TD Bank Group, and its subsidiary Carolina First Bank merged with TD Bank. Carolina First Bank will continue to operate under the trade names Carolina First Bank in North and South Carolina and Mercantile Bank in Florida until conversion and rebranding in 2011. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Portland, Maine. Carolina First Bank and Mercantile Bank are trade names of TD Bank, N.A. For more information, visit http://www.tdbank.com. TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America and one of the few banks in the world rated Aaa by Moody's. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD." To learn more, visit http://www.td.com.
SOURCE TD Bank
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081031/NEF005LOGO-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
TD Bank
CONTACT: Jimmy Hernandez, TD Bank, +1-856-397-5550, jimmy.hernandez@yesbank.com
Web Site: http://www.TDBank.com
BIRNS, Inc. Launches Cutting Edge New Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 31, 2011 at 1:28:01 PM
BIRNS, Inc. Launches Cutting Edge New Website
Enhanced Resources on http://www.birns.com Include Highly Detailed Product Information, 3D Engineering Models, High Definition In-Use Images and Social Media Integration
OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BIRNS, Inc., an ISO 9001:2008-certified global leader in the design and manufacturing of high performance lighting and connector systems for deep ocean, marine, military, and nuclear power applications, has launched an all new interactive website at http://www.birns.com. The new site features highly sophisticated technical and performance data, compelling, professional product and in-use images, and seamless navigation tools. The newly redesigned http://www.birns.com extends the communication reach of the award-winning company, to better serve its growing network of subsea, commercial diving, military and nuclear power customers.
BIRNS is known for its more than a half century heritage of delivering a wide range of technologically advanced products for the planet's most demanding environments. Now the exciting new BIRNS website leads the industry, providing exponentially expanded content, downloadable 3D models, manufacturing and testing processes, case studies, events and streaming media, including BIRNS In The News, integrated social media platforms and a user friendly media section for downloadable materials. The dynamic homepage even has a riveting slideshow of four different extreme applications of BIRNS products in use: BIRNS connectors and high power motor cable assemblies at the South Pole, an underwater shot of a commercial diver with a BIRNS LED worklight, a nuclear reactor illuminated with BIRNS floodlights, and an undersea shot of a manned research sub with BIRNS man-rated penetrators and custom cable assemblies.
"Visitors to the new website will have instant access to information that will help them understand our company and our capabilities, and make informed decisions about our products and services," says Eric Birns, President and CEO of BIRNS. "From the quality and authenticity of the images and sophistication of the design and layout, to the ease of navigation and the wealth of accessible technical data, this new website sets the benchmark for the level of industry technology and performance for which our company is known. We're very excited about what it's going to mean for the aggressive growth and expansion goals we have for the coming year and beyond. "
Contact BIRNS Inc., 1720 Fiske Place, Oxnard, CA, 93033 Phone: 805-487-5393 US Toll Free 1-888-BIRNS-88 Fax: 805-487-0427 www.birns.com.
SOURCE BIRNS, Inc.
BIRNS, Inc.
CONTACT: Amy Brown of BIRNS, Inc., +1-805-487-5393 (ext. 115), abrown@birns.com
Web Site: http://www.birns.com
Enhanced Resources on http://www.birns.com Include Highly Detailed Product Information, 3D Engineering Models, High Definition In-Use Images and Social Media Integration
OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BIRNS, Inc., an ISO 9001:2008-certified global leader in the design and manufacturing of high performance lighting and connector systems for deep ocean, marine, military, and nuclear power applications, has launched an all new interactive website at http://www.birns.com. The new site features highly sophisticated technical and performance data, compelling, professional product and in-use images, and seamless navigation tools. The newly redesigned http://www.birns.com extends the communication reach of the award-winning company, to better serve its growing network of subsea, commercial diving, military and nuclear power customers.
BIRNS is known for its more than a half century heritage of delivering a wide range of technologically advanced products for the planet's most demanding environments. Now the exciting new BIRNS website leads the industry, providing exponentially expanded content, downloadable 3D models, manufacturing and testing processes, case studies, events and streaming media, including BIRNS In The News, integrated social media platforms and a user friendly media section for downloadable materials. The dynamic homepage even has a riveting slideshow of four different extreme applications of BIRNS products in use: BIRNS connectors and high power motor cable assemblies at the South Pole, an underwater shot of a commercial diver with a BIRNS LED worklight, a nuclear reactor illuminated with BIRNS floodlights, and an undersea shot of a manned research sub with BIRNS man-rated penetrators and custom cable assemblies.
"Visitors to the new website will have instant access to information that will help them understand our company and our capabilities, and make informed decisions about our products and services," says Eric Birns, President and CEO of BIRNS. "From the quality and authenticity of the images and sophistication of the design and layout, to the ease of navigation and the wealth of accessible technical data, this new website sets the benchmark for the level of industry technology and performance for which our company is known. We're very excited about what it's going to mean for the aggressive growth and expansion goals we have for the coming year and beyond. "
Contact BIRNS Inc., 1720 Fiske Place, Oxnard, CA, 93033 Phone: 805-487-5393 US Toll Free 1-888-BIRNS-88 Fax: 805-487-0427 www.birns.com.
SOURCE BIRNS, Inc.
BIRNS, Inc.
CONTACT: Amy Brown of BIRNS, Inc., +1-805-487-5393 (ext. 115), abrown@birns.com
Web Site: http://www.birns.com
8000inc (EIGH.pk) Announces Proposed Merger
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 31, 2011 at 12:49:01 PM
8000inc (EIGH.pk) Announces Proposed Merger
MANASSASS, VA, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - 8000inc, a Nevada Corporation currently
traded on the OTCMarkets Pink Sheets (EIGH.pk), today announced that
they have conditionally signed an agreement in connection with the
pending merger and acquisition of a currently trading, non-shell
Bulletin Board Company, current in its filings. The Board of 8000inc
has approved this merger under Nevada state law whereby there will be
no change to the rights, ownership or conditions for all shareholders
after the merger is completed.
Due to the current public shareholder concerns and speculation relating
to the common stock of 8000inc, the transaction and will remain under
the current signed Non-Disclosure Agreement ("NDA") until concluded.
The agreement has placed a 14 day time frame, commencing today, January
31, 2011 for completion as dictated by the NDA and agreed respective
due diligence over the period. The Company, because of the existing
inquiry, voluntarily informs the SEC of all its substantive corporate
actions.
The acquisition, if consummated as expected, is being structured as an
exempt share exchange transaction between the shareholders of the two
companies with 8000inc stock being exchanged for stock in the Bulletin
Board Company pursuant to an opinion of third party independent counsel
being provided accordingly. Due to the fact that 8000inc (EIGH.pk) is
non-DTC eligible, 8000inc shareholders will be asked to request
delivery of their shares in paper certificate form from their brokerage
accounts. All existing shareholders will then be asked to send their
certificates, and DTC delivery instructions for their brokerage
accounts, to the Company's Transfer Agent, Signature Stock Transfer
Inc. On receipt of the paper certificate, the Transfer Agent will
verify and confirm ownership, and 8000inc certificates will be
exchanged with shares in the new combined [or merged] Company via DTC.
No exchange of shares will be undertaken until the TA has received the
paper certificate and verified ownership by the shareholder. Detailed
instructions will be made available to all shareholders within 5 days
of the due diligence period outlined above.
For more information please visit:
http://www.brand8000.com
http://www.8000incgroup.com
http://www.8000inc.net
Or contact:
investors@8000inc.net
Also keep updated on 8000inc developments on Facebook or Twitter
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to
differ materially from those projected on the basis of such
forward-looking statements. The words "estimate," "project," "intends,"
"expects," "believes," and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made
based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and
information currently available to, management pursuant to the
"safe-harbour" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. For a more complete description of these and other risk
factors that may affect the future performance of 8000inc see published
disclosure documents at OTCMarkets. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as
of the date made and the Company undertakes no obligation to disclose
any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
SOURCE 8000inc
8000inc
CONTACT: <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.8000inc.net">http://www.brand8000.com</a><br/> <a href="http://www.8000incgroup.com">http://www.8000incgroup.com</a><br/> <a href="http://www.skyvillasrealty.com">http://www.8000inc.net</a></p> <p align="center">Or contact:</p> <p align="center"><a href="mailto:investors@8000inc.net">investors@8000inc.net</a></p> <p align="center">Also keep updated on 8000 Inc developments on Facebook or Twitter</p>
MANASSASS, VA, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - 8000inc, a Nevada Corporation currently
traded on the OTCMarkets Pink Sheets (EIGH.pk), today announced that
they have conditionally signed an agreement in connection with the
pending merger and acquisition of a currently trading, non-shell
Bulletin Board Company, current in its filings. The Board of 8000inc
has approved this merger under Nevada state law whereby there will be
no change to the rights, ownership or conditions for all shareholders
after the merger is completed.
Due to the current public shareholder concerns and speculation relating
to the common stock of 8000inc, the transaction and will remain under
the current signed Non-Disclosure Agreement ("NDA") until concluded.
The agreement has placed a 14 day time frame, commencing today, January
31, 2011 for completion as dictated by the NDA and agreed respective
due diligence over the period. The Company, because of the existing
inquiry, voluntarily informs the SEC of all its substantive corporate
actions.
The acquisition, if consummated as expected, is being structured as an
exempt share exchange transaction between the shareholders of the two
companies with 8000inc stock being exchanged for stock in the Bulletin
Board Company pursuant to an opinion of third party independent counsel
being provided accordingly. Due to the fact that 8000inc (EIGH.pk) is
non-DTC eligible, 8000inc shareholders will be asked to request
delivery of their shares in paper certificate form from their brokerage
accounts. All existing shareholders will then be asked to send their
certificates, and DTC delivery instructions for their brokerage
accounts, to the Company's Transfer Agent, Signature Stock Transfer
Inc. On receipt of the paper certificate, the Transfer Agent will
verify and confirm ownership, and 8000inc certificates will be
exchanged with shares in the new combined [or merged] Company via DTC.
No exchange of shares will be undertaken until the TA has received the
paper certificate and verified ownership by the shareholder. Detailed
instructions will be made available to all shareholders within 5 days
of the due diligence period outlined above.
For more information please visit:
http://www.brand8000.com
http://www.8000incgroup.com
http://www.8000inc.net
Or contact:
investors@8000inc.net
Also keep updated on 8000inc developments on Facebook or Twitter
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to
differ materially from those projected on the basis of such
forward-looking statements. The words "estimate," "project," "intends,"
"expects," "believes," and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made
based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and
information currently available to, management pursuant to the
"safe-harbour" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. For a more complete description of these and other risk
factors that may affect the future performance of 8000inc see published
disclosure documents at OTCMarkets. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as
of the date made and the Company undertakes no obligation to disclose
any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
SOURCE 8000inc
8000inc
CONTACT: <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.8000inc.net">http://www.brand8000.com</a><br/> <a href="http://www.8000incgroup.com">http://www.8000incgroup.com</a><br/> <a href="http://www.skyvillasrealty.com">http://www.8000inc.net</a></p> <p align="center">Or contact:</p> <p align="center"><a href="mailto:investors@8000inc.net">investors@8000inc.net</a></p> <p align="center">Also keep updated on 8000 Inc developments on Facebook or Twitter</p>