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Telefonica Selects Acision Broadband Mobility Suite for Intelligent Policy Control

READING, England, November 2, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - Telefonica Gains Full Policy Control Capabilities From Acision
to Differentiate Mobile Broadband Services

    Acision, a world leader in mobile data, today announced that it will be
working with Telefonica Group, one of the largest telecommunications
companies in the world, to install key elements of Acision Broadband Mobility
Suite for policy management. As part of the deal, which will be rolled out in
Europe and Latin America, Acision will provide a sophisticated policy engine
including Tekelec's Policy and Charging Rule Function (PCRF) platform. This
will provide Telefonica with increased control over its mobile broadband
services enabling real-time intelligence of its network resources and
conditions, to allow the operator to differentiate its data services for
specific users.

    By deploying Acision Broadband Mobility Suite, Telefonica will have a
cost effective and scalable solution that will not only help it improve the
overall quality of its data services, by addressing network congestion, but
will also give customers the option to choose from a selection of
differentiated data services, as well as personalised price plans that can be
set according to individual customers' needs.

    Rory Buckley, Chief Executive at Acision, said: "By deploying Acision
Broadband Mobility Suite, Telefonica will have full policy capabilities to
help it manage and control all aspects of its mobile broadband traffic, while
delivering an improved quality of experience and offering differentiated
services and pricing plans that meet individual customer's needs and drive up
mobile data profitability."

    Acision Broadband Mobility Suite

    Acision Broadband Mobility Suite is the most affordable, scalable mobile
broadband solution for the breadth of capability provided. It combines all of
the key capabilities operators need to address in today's mobile broadband
challenge such as policy management and enforcement, web and media
optimization, service allowance and bundle management, location-awareness and
VAS - uniquely pairing control and cost saving measures with the creation of
revenue generation.

    As a single solution, Acision Broadband Mobility Suite enables mobile
operators to control all types of internet traffic and ensure a profitable,
reliable mobile broadband business today and tomorrow. It leverages Acision's
unparalleled experience in massively scalable data service solutions and
provides a TCO which is affordable even at the most extreme levels of mobile
data growth. Acision Broadband Mobility Suite uses common hardware, offering
independent scaling of each functional layer.

    NOTES TO EDITORS

    About Acision

    As a world leader in mobile data, Acision powers innovation and
profitable growth in mobile data services. As a pioneer of mobile messaging,
Acision's real time mobile data solutions support its customers worldwide to
drive new revenues with innovative services while controlling, optimizing and
monetizing data traffic. For more information, visit Acision at
http://www.acision.com

Source: Acision UK Ltd

Press contacts: Annette Leach / Lauren McGregor, Hotwire PR, Tel: +44(0)207-608-2500, Email: acision@hotwirepr.com

Wow, this could be great news for anyone wishing to upgrade there system memory in the next few months! According to Digitimes, it could plummet to an amazing $26-$27US by the end of 2010!!!

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After having slid lately, contract prices for 2GB DDR3 modules are likely to be further dragged down by continued weak end-market demand, according to sources at DRAM makers. Contract quotes for mainstream DRAM modules may trend down to near US$20 by the end of 2010, driving the price of 1Gb DDR3 chips to almost US$1 close to the "break point" for Taiwan-based providers, the sources indicated.

Late October contract prices for 1Gb DDR3 chips plunged to average US$1.53, with quotes in the low range falling below the US$1.50 mark. For 2GB modules, quotes were in the US$26-27 range, down 10-15% sequentially.

This is some great news for many enthusiasts wanting to "bump" up their system RAM, and if you would like to read more about this, jump over to the Digitimes Bits & Chips article on this!

Learn Digital Photography Lighting Techniques

Loaded with over 100 videos, interactive simulations and high resolution photography, this interactive title redefines the category for books on iPad

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- High-profile photographer Bob Davis is known for his lighting techniques; In his book, Lights, Camera, Capture: Creative Lighting Techniques for Digital Photographers, Davis walked readers through the fundamental and advanced concepts of digital photography lighting with minimal equipment. Now, the category-defining interactive title is available for iPad, incorporating amazing new multitouch simulations, high resolution photography and more. The App is available today on the iTunes Store for $9.99.

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Along with his invaluable advice, Lights, Camera, Capture includes hundreds of videos with Bob helping you see the light to achieve studio-quality images in any situation. He covers the elements of lighting, shows his lighting setups, and shares his two-strobe technique that will enable you to create studio-quality lighting anywhere with only a minimum of equipment. It's a technique that saves photographers hundreds or thousands of dollars and reduces the amount of equipment that must be carried on each shoot.

If you have always wanted to capture on-location or studio images like you see in magazines and advertising, then the information found in the title will provide all the know-how you need. Bonus features include an "f-stop simulator" that shows you how a photograph will appear at various apertures and a "Model Lighting Strobe Simulator" that allows you to see how different lighting setups will impact the subject and the final image.

Lights, Camera, Capture for iPad covers and includes:

    --  All the key elements of photographic lighting, with informative
        illustrations and lighting grids
    --  The author's pioneering two-strobe technique that reduces the amount of
        equipment a photographer must carry to a shoot and dramatically lowers
        equipment costs
    --  The relationship between aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the effects
        of different lenses
    --  How to achieve studio-quality lighting outside the studio
    --  Professional tips and stunning full-color images
    --  Over 100 videos from the author's three-day lighting and photography
        workshop, and commentary on his photography and how he captures his
        images

Special Introductory Price!

From October 28 - November 30, 2010 you can purchase the Lights, Camera, Capture interactive eBook for your iPad from the iTunes store at the reduced price of $9.99; Also available through Inkling on the iTunes Store.

To download the application, visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lights-camera-capture/id399732384

For more information on the application, visit http://www.inkling.com/wiley_lcc

About the Author

Celebrity photojournalist and visual storyteller, Bob Davis has over 25 years of experience as a professional photographer.  As a Canon Explorer of Light, Bob has been chosen as one of an elite group of 60 photographers representing Canon and united by a passion for photographic excellence.  Bob spent 14 years contributing his award-winning photography to the Chicago Sun-Times before he began building his private photography empire.  Bob's work has been featured in publications such as O Magazine,  Time, People,  OK,  Rangefinder, and a variety of other digital photography resources.  His clients include Oprah Winfrey, Eva Longoria Parker, and celebrity event planners Mindy Weiss and Colin Cowie.  More information on Bob's distinguished career as well as extensive examples of Bob's photography can be found at  http://www.bobanddawndavis.com.

About Wiley

Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for 200 years; helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Since 1901, Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 350 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry and Peace.

Wiley's core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training materials, and online applications and websites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's Web site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.

SOURCE  John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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CONTACT: Eric Holmgren, +1-415-782-3161, eholmgren@wiley.com

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

Spreadtrum Announces the World's First Single Chip Quad-SIM Standby Solution

SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; "Spreadtrum" or the "Company"), a leading fabless semiconductor provider in China with advanced technology in both 2G and 3G wireless communications, today announced the availability of the world's first Quad-SIM in single chip solution, the SC6600L6, which allows up to four GSM SIM cards running simultaneously in a single mobile handset. This solution gives the user the freedom of switching among different GSM SIM cards, pushing the definition of "Borderless Communication" to a higher level.

The SC6600L6 allows four GSM SIM cards simultaneously running on standby mode with only one set of baseband and RF. It integrates a processor engine and controller for supporting quadruple SIM cards and has an improved graphic user interface for Quad-SIM. The product supports different multi-SIM options, including dual SIM, triple SIM, and Quad-SIM in a single set of baseband and RF chip, provides more choices to handset designers and meets need of users from different regions.

"The Quad-SIM solution is another invention resulting from our continuing effort of technology innovation." said Dr. Leo Li, Spreadtrum's President and CEO, "Spreadtrum is also the inventor of the world's first dual SIM and triple SIM solution. We are dedicated to increasing the value of our products by providing attractive features to our customers. The Quad-SIM solution offers unparalleled flexibility for multiple-operator-market and business users who need to keep constant connection."

About Spreadtrum Communications:

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; "Spreadtrum") is a fabless semiconductor company that develops baseband and RF processor solutions for the wireless communications market. Spreadtrum combines its semiconductor design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly-integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power management. Spreadtrum has developed its solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich to meet their cost and time-to-market requirements.

For more information, please visit: http://www.spreadtrum.com

Safe Harbor Statements:

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statement regarding the effectiveness of the SC6600L6 to meet need of users from different regions. The Company uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual market trends and the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continuing competitive pressure in the semiconductor industry and the effect of such pressure on prices; uncertainty regarding the timing and pace of adoption of the SC6600L6 by Spreadtrum's customers; the state of and any change in the Company's relationship with its major customers; and changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in China. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please consider the information contained in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the annual report on Form 20-F filed on May 7, 2010, especially the sections under "Risk Factors" and such other documents that the Company may file with the SEC from time to time, including on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release, and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

SOURCE  Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Kathy Zhou, Email: news@spreadtrum.com, Tel: +86-21-5080-2727 x1120

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

CTV and Comcast International Media Group Partner to Bring E!, World's Top Entertainment Brand, Back to Canada

- New eonline.ca to feature integrated Canadian and international content, based on award-winning U.S. site -

TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- CTV and Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) have partnered to bring E! Entertainment Television back to Canadian audiences. Today, the companies announced a multi-platform program supply and trademark license arrangement that will debut a new Canadian E! channel, formerly Star!, beginning November 29. Dedicated exclusively to informing Canadian viewers on all aspects of the entertainment industry, E! will immediately be available in more than 6.2 million Canadian households.

One of the world's most popular entertainment brands, E! is the #1 primary source on American television for celebrity and entertainment news and continues to rank as a top five network in the U.S. for both A18-49 and A18-34.* Targeting the female 18-49 demo, the return of E! in Canada marks the arrival of a very strong specialty brand to CTV's industry-leading suite of specialty channels.

"E! is a specialty brand for a specialty service. It's a hot network that has seen dramatic year-over-year ratings growth," said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc. "The time is right to refresh our own entertainment channel so it can achieve its potential for viewers and advertisers. E! is a dynamic complement to what we've built with ETALK, Canada's #1 entertainment source."

"We're delighted to bring E! back to audiences in Canada as we enter this new partnership with CTV," added Duccio Donati, Executive Vice President, CIMG.  "E!'s signature content has been a long-time favorite with TV viewers in the market and the network's robust line-up of entertainment news programming, hit reality series and red carpet coverage, complement the channel's localized programming, as part of an E! branded 24/7 channel."

Powered by pop culture phenoms such as KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS, CHELSEA LATELY, LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET, THE SOUP and E! TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY, E! enjoyed its highest-rated and most-watched September ever in the U.S.

The arrangement between CTV and CIMG will see:

    --  exclusive access to current programming on E!;
    --  exclusive access to E!'s array of digital media assets in Canada,
        including mobile and Video on Demand;
    --  a Canadian-managed website, eonline.ca, eventually featuring both E! and
        original digital content and allowing for integration of Canadian ad
        sales; and
    --  a commitment to create new, original Canadian programming.

Research indicates that an overwhelming majority of Canadian viewers are already familiar with E!, including 96% females A18-34 and 92% males A18-34. The network recently expanded its flagship series E! NEWS to a new one-hour format, while MARRIED TO ROCK, BRIDALPLASTY, and Season 3 of KENDRA will premiere on E! this November. Journalist and author Laura Ling also recently joined the network as host of the popular investigative documentary series E! INVESTIGATES. E!'s roster of popular personalities includes the Kardashians, Chelsea Handler, Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic, Joel McHale, Kelly Osbourne, Holly Madison, Kendra Wilkinson and Joan Rivers.

The channel will present 50 percent Canadian programming throughout the broadcast year, including 40 percent in prime time. Additional programming details regarding E!'s new schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

CTV will utilize its award-winning promotion, marketing and communication resources to relaunch the E! brand in Canada. The company already manages Canada's #1 specialty brands in sports (The Sports Network, aka TSN), music and youth (MuchMusic and MTV), factual (The Discovery Channel), business (BNN - Business News Network), comedy (The Comedy Network), and genre (SPACE), among others.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

CTV Communications: @CTV_PR

E! News: @ENews

Follow E! personalities on Twitter:

@chelseahandler

@KimKardashian

@KhloeKardashian

@KourtneyKardash

@joelmchale

@theawfultruth

@kristindsantos

Check out E! personalities on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/chelseahandler

http://www.facebook.com/KourtneyKardashian

http://www.facebook.com/KhloeKardashian

http://www.facebook.com/KimKardashian

http://www.facebook.com/joelmchale

http://www.facebook.com/KristinDosSantos

About Comcast International Media Group

Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) is a division of the leading U.S. media conglomerate Comcast Corporation. Launched in 2007, CIMG manages the sale and distribution of Comcast Corporation's programming assets outside the United States via traditional and new media platforms. With offices in Los Angeles, London and Hong Kong, CIMG oversees everything from programming syndication, channel distribution, and new media and DVD distribution to production, co-production and format sales. CIMG also manages International Media Distribution (formerly International Networks), the leading provider of in-language and multi-ethnic programming in the United States. CIMG represents Comcast's core programming assets including E! Entertainment Television, The Style Network, G4, The Golf Channel and Versus. Currently, CIMG programming can be seen in over 160 countries.

About CTV

CTV, Canada's Olympic Network, is Canada's largest private broadcaster. The network remains the undisputed broadcast leader both in conventional television and the specialty sector in Canada. CTV finished the 2009-2010 television season with 14 of Canada's Top 20 programs, and is home to the most-watched Canadian programs in all genres. CTV Inc. also owns radio stations across the country and owns or has interests in leading national specialty channels, featuring news, sports, factual, arts, entertainment, music, youth and fashion programming. Official broadcaster of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and London 2012 Games of the Olympiad, CTV Inc. is owned by CTVglobemedia Inc., Canada's premier multi-media company, which also owns Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail. More information about CTV may be found on the network's website at http://www.ctv.ca.

*Solutions Research Group

SOURCE  Comcast International Media Group

Comcast International Media Group

CONTACT: Scott Henderson of CTV Inc., +1-416-303-5440, scott.henderson@ctv.ca; or Nicole Goesseringer Muj of Comcast International Media Group, +1-310-822-4775, +1-310-804-0964, ngoesseringer@comcastnets.com, or Sarah Goldstein of Comcast Entertainment Group, +1-323-692-4552, sgoldstein@comcastnets.com

IDriveSync Adds Mac Option to Its Cloud Sync Application

CALABASAS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Softnet Corporation, a leader in the cloud storage and remote access market, today announced release of IDriveSync's synchronization and sharing application for Mac.

IDriveSync (http://www.idrivesync.com) is a Sync and Share application that offers Sync for up to 5 PCs and Share functionality with up to 50 PCs. There is a free 2GB option, and a first for the Mac platform - Unlimited Sync storage for only $4.95/month!

A recent review by Downloadsquad called IDriveSync more powerful and cheaper than Dropbox, a leading player in the sync space.

"The beta version of IDriveSync for Mac, a sync and share solution is based on our popular IDrive Online Backup (http://www.idrive.com) technology.

Here's how IDriveSync provides maximum functionality at a terrific price-point:

1.  Its primary function is to Sync and Share. It can sync the data you define on your PCs and Macs across multiple computers faster than most competing services, especially when you try to sync large folders and files.  All you need to do is to install the application on multiple computers and login. To Share, right click on any file or folder and enter the email address of the person you wish to share it with. You can Sync up to 5 PCs and Share up to 50 email addresses.

2. Security -- Data is encrypted on storage and during transmission.  Additionally you have an option to select a private encryption key. Very few Sync providers have this functionality.

3.  Price - IDriveSync has the best pricing in the Sync and Share segment. 2GB free and only $4.95 a month for Unlimited Storage!  It is a simple, easy to use, affordable and secure Sync and Share solution for Windows PCs and Macs.  We expect to add capabilities to Sync and Share Linux devices as well in union with Windows and Mac," said Raghu Kulkarni, President and CEO of Pro Softnet Corp.

"Pro Softnet uses proprietary back-end technology and does not rely on third party systems. We manage our own infrastructure and have significant experience in managing multiple petabytes of storage for our flagship IBackup and IDrive services. Due to abundance of experience and expertise and control within most aspects of this technology, IDriveSync offers users an integrated Sync and Share experience that is faster, secure and cheaper compared to most, and is now multi platform capable. This also conforms with our cloud strategy of providing cloud based offerings in the field of online backup, storage, Sync, Share and Remote Access for PCs, Macs, Linux and Mobile devices for every type of data from a simple contact list to your most advanced databases," said Samson P., Team Lead at IDrive.

About IDrive and IDriveSync:

IDriveSync (http://www.idrivesync.com) is a relatively new sync application based on Pro Softnet's flagship IDrive Online Backup platform with emphasis on security, performance and features.

IDrive (http://www.idrive.com), a service of Pro Softnet Corp., is one of the leading services in the field of online backup and combined with IBackup (http://www.ibackup.com) offers one of the world's most popular online backup services for both Windows and Mac (courtesy: Alexa). PC World recently named it as one of the Best 101 Freebee products. The technology behind IDrive has received many accolades, among which the latest, Best of the Bunch rated by PC World, the PC Magazine Editor's Choice pick and the PC Pro award winner.

SOURCE  IDriveSync

IDriveSync

CONTACT: Shweta Sachdeva, +1-818-251-4200, ext. 107, for IDriveSync

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

Wealth-X Announces Asia UHNW Business Development Solution

Leading Intelligence Firm Provides Online Access to Asia's Wealthiest

SINGAPORE, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth-X, the world's leading wealth intelligence firm, today announced the release of its Asia online business development tool, the most in-depth and actionable compilation of insight ever created on the region's ultra-wealthy.

Available only to the company's members, Wealth-X's Asia prospecting tool provides specialized, curated intelligence on more than 8,000 ultra-high net worth individuals in mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. Each online dossier includes information on an individual's net worth, liquidity, income, passions, hobbies, philanthropy, politics, known associates, service providers, and contact details. This insight amplifies and accelerates Wealth-X members' efforts to identify, qualify, and connect with Asia's wealthiest.

"Personal relationships and referrals are essential to finding and winning new business," says Wealth-X CEO Mykolas Rambus. "Companies and individuals who subscribe to our solution are equipped with the unique ability to identify prospects tied to their own existing relationships and interests, along with extraordinary intelligence on each individual prospect. For a wealth manager growing their book of business, our service offers new qualified leads, further points of contact around existing referrals, and deal-winning intelligence on both. As several of our members have already discovered, our solution is the essential resource for UHNW wealth managers in Asia."

With the rapid and sustained creation of wealth in Asia, we are extremely excited to launch our offering at a time when many wealth management organizations are aiming to establish their presence in the region with valuable intelligence," says David Friedman, Executive Vice President of Strategy for Wealth-X.

In addition to its online business development solution, Wealth-X also provides members with bespoke intelligence dossiers to meet the requirements of specific corporate needs, as well as management consulting to improve client acquisition practices and outcomes.

ABOUT WEALTH-X

Wealth-X is the global leader in helping private wealth managers increase assets under management. The firm's member-only business development solution is the standard for advisors and bankers working with ultra-high-net-worth clients. Wealth-X provides its members with qualified prospects and intelligence on ultra-high-net worth individuals, along with the privately held-companies they control. Led by former editors of the Forbes rich lists, the Wealth-X research team is the authority on collecting and analyzing information about ultra-high net worth individuals, including their wealth, income, passions, philanthropic interests, affiliations, politics, advisors, families, and biographies. For more information, visit http://www.wealth-x.net.

SOURCE  Wealth-X

Wealth-X

CONTACT: Annie Pace Scranton, Pace Public Relations, +1-732-642-7192, annie@pacepublicrelations.com

Web Site: http://www.wealth-x.net

Zenith's New 'Dinner Seminars' Help SMBs Transition to Affordable, Cloud-Based Computing

WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenith Infotech Ltd., a global leader in remote monitoring and management, backup and disaster recovery and virtual help desk solutions, announces it is adding a series of interactive "Dinner Seminars" to its roster of product release events. These events will provide live presentations on the benefits of SmartStyle Computing®, Zenith's cloud-based computing solution for the SMB marketplace.  Zenith is an international company serving more than 4,000 IT service providers worldwide.

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SmartStyle gives small and mid-sized businesses a way to transition to cloud computing, delivering cost-effective, scalable storage and redundancy at an economical price. It employs virtual desktops, servers and networking instead of a more costly, conventional hardware infrastructure. The solution can be remotely managed by a service provider and paid for by way of an affordable monthly fee. This strategy allows small businesses to focus energy and capital on their core competencies, while providing revenue opportunities for managed services providers.

"Cloud-based solutions and IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) have been proving their value at the enterprise level, and demand is quickly gaining momentum in the SMB space. Smaller business owners want to economize their infrastructures and virtualize their servers, handing over that responsibility to IT advisors in order to concentrate on their own productivity," said Zenith Infotech Director of Technical Sales, Stephen Cico. "We have adapted the cloud platform to fit that purpose, engineering SmartStyle according to Zenith's extensive familiarity with SMB operations."

Similar to Zenith Infotech's successful "Technology Tour" road show series, the Dinner Seminars will bring the company's high-level expertise to different areas of the country, put on a compelling presentation and share advice and sales tips for the IT Service Providers just embarking on this new service offering. Zenith is offering 45 Dinner Shows through the remainder of 2010.

For more information or to register, visit http://www.zenithinfotech.com/winbig

About Zenith Infotech

Zenith Infotech Ltd. is a leading provider of remote monitoring and management (RMM), backup and disaster recovery, and virtual help-desk solutions for managed services providers worldwide. The company's award-winning solutions enable its technology partners to scale their business without increasing their overhead.

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CONTACT: Lynette Bohanan of CommCentric Solutions Inc., +1-813-727-0196, lbohanan@commcentricsolutions.com, for Zenith Infotech Ltd.

AT&T Announces New Service Center for Arabic-Speakers in the Midwest

DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* announced today a new sales and service center dedicated to serving customers in Arabic in the Midwest. Staffed by Arabic-speaking representatives, the new center provides customers who prefer to speak their native tongue with the full portfolio of AT&T services. The center allows customers to talk with a live Arabic-speaking representative and receive billing and technical support, as well as order AT&T products and services.

"We recognize the value of Arab American consumers and this new center was designed to better serve our important Arabic-speaking customer base in the Midwest," said Jody Garcia, vice president, AT&T Consumer Sales Centers. "The new center is part of our continuing efforts to provide services that are relevant to this community, and that reflect how AT&T's offerings fit into their lives and aspirations."

The newly-launched Arabic center is available to assist customers in the following Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Customers who call 1-877-677-9195 for live Arabic service support can receive information regarding AT&T's home phone, Internet, wireless and AT&T U-verse® TV. U-verse TV offers popular Arabic-language programming as part of its diverse lineup, including Arabic Radio & Television, featuring live sporting events, dramas, news, variety, movies, and programming on national festivals and religious celebrations from around the Arab world.

AT&T connects with its customers through multicultural outreach efforts, including in-language advertising and marketing campaigns that represent the diversity of the communities it serves and that authentically portray diverse individuals in positive roles. Sponsorships of events such as the Arab International Festival, the Chaldean American Festival, and serving as corporate sponsor for the Arab American Chamber of Commerce, enable AT&T to inform consumers about its products and services, while at the same time connect with them through meaningful moments in a culturally-relevant way.

Customers who want additional information on AT&T U-verse TV - or to find out if it's available in their area - can visit http://uverse.att.com or stop by the nearest AT&T retail location. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.

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

About AT&T

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

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Ray Fohr, +1-713-513-9503, Ray.Fohr@fleishman.com

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

OANDA Launches Forex Trading App for BlackBerry Smartphones

Leading foreign exchange dealer extends its suite of free forex trading apps to include the mobile platform trusted most by business users

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- OANDA Corporation, provider of innovative online forex trading and the world's most accurate currency data, has introduced an application for trading currencies on the popular BlackBerry platform, the world's most popular mobile platform for business users.

OANDA fxTrade Mobile for BlackBerry is the fourth free mobile trading app the company has launched in the past six months, following successful launches for iPad forex trading, iPhone forex trading, and Android forex trading. BlackBerry users can download the new app at http://m.oanda.com/rim/.

"Global events drive the forex market around the clock," said Michael Stumm, CEO, OANDA Corp. "Our mobile apps have become an essential part of the trading experience, providing our traders with convenient 24-hour anywhere access to their account status and trades."

OANDA's new BlackBerry forex trading app is compatible with 9000, 9650, and 9700 series BlackBerry smartphones. It gives traders the tight spreads and trading advantages of OANDA fxTrade(TM)-- the company's award-winning forex trading platform.

Features include:

    --  24/7 trading on 54 currency pairs and 4 precious metal pairs
    --  Market trades and limit orders executed with a single click
    --  Multiple screens for Rates, Buy/Sell, Positions, and Trades updated in
        real time
    --  Limit orders: take profit, stop loss, trailing stops, lower and upper
        bounds
    --  Custom views of real-time exchange rate data
    --  Candlestick and Min/Max charts in color, with multiple timeframes
    --  Dynamic account values shown: unrealized/realized P&L, margin
        used/available, net asset value
    --  Email OANDA customer service from inside the app
    --  Connect through Wi-Fi, 3G, or mobile networks
    --  Compatible with 9000, 9650, and 9700 BlackBerry smartphones

About OANDA

OANDA started in 1995 as the first online provider of comprehensive currency exchange information. Since then the OANDA Rate® has become the benchmark for corporations, tax authorities, auditing firms, and central banks. In 2001 OANDA launched fxTrade, the first fully automated online forex trading platform. fxTrade was the first platform to offer immediate execution, support trades and accounts of any size, enable true 24/7 trading, and eliminate the rollover swap by calculating interest by the second. OANDA's innovative technology has enabled it to sustain a large trading volume. Peak performance has been measured at 1.5 million trades a day, far exceeding the volume typically handled through any of the leading global banks or electronic communication networks (ECNs) that trade forex.

OANDA Corporation is a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is a forex dealer member of the U.S. National Futures Association (NFA). OANDA Corporation owns the following subsidiaries: OANDA Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore with a Capital Markets Services license; OANDA Middle East Corporation Ltd., with a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA); and OANDA Canada, regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC).

SOURCE  OANDA Corporation

OANDA Corporation

CONTACT: Michelle Marin of Sparkpr, +1-646-670-7441, michelle@sparkpr.com, for OANDA

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

ONYX Graphics Supports New HP Designjet Z6200 Photo Printer

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX Graphics, Inc. today announced it has achieved HP certification of ONYX Graphics' raster image processing (RIP) software to drive the recently-announced HP Designjet® Z6200 photo printer. The ONYX driver will be available to licensed users of ONYX ProductionHouse(TM), ONYX PosterShop® and ONYX RIPCenter(TM) version X10 RIP software packages.

"We are pleased to continue our collaboration with HP as a Platinum Partner," said Danielle Mattiussi, Director, Product Portfolio and Business Development. "The ONYX driver for the HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer is another successful joint development effort where ONYX Graphics has achieved the maximum certification rating. With ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop, or ONYX RIPCenter packages, customers can be highly productive and achieve superb quality."

Through the HP RIP Certification Program, HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer owners can be confident that ONYX Graphics - as an HP Platinum Partner - is helping them maximize their investment. HP confirms which RIPs reach a superior level of integration, compatibility and performance with a particular HP printer. The overall level of integration and performance is reflected in the 'star rating' awarded. ONYX workflow software version X10 received full "Three Star Rating" marks for the HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer driver.

Supported Features

The ONYX driver for the HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer includes support for the following features:

Multiple ink configurations: The ONYX driver's unique support of RGB continuous tone and CMYKmkR photo and CMYKmkR matte halftone configurations on the same printer driver makes it easy to use available HP media profiles. Customers with the ONYX Media Manager module can also create high quality color profiles for third-party media.

Automatic updates:  The ONYX driver implementation of the bi-directional communication capabilities of this printer assures customers that, when a firmware upgrade is issued or a new media package from HP is installed on the printer, the ONYX driver will receive that information dynamically and automatically support any new media types and print modes.

Color matching:  Out-of-the-box PANTONE®, HKS and RAL spot color matching works very well with the included HP media profiles built with the ONYX 32-bit color engine. For example, the included profile for HP Premium Instant Dry Gloss Photo Paper enables users to accurately print more than 95% of PANTONE coated colors.

Custom media:  The ONYX driver supports creation of custom media types through the ONYX Media Manager module. These customer-created media types are displayed in the driver media list and uploaded for display on the printer's front panel.

Spectrophotometer support:  The HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer has an onboard spectrophotometer color device for color profiling and calibration. ONYX software fully supports all of the functions of this color device including fast recalibration and new media profiling (for use with ONYX ProductionHouse version X10 software only).

User interface:  ONYX software displays all printer-generated information messages in a user-friendly interface and displays pop-up warning messages when error conditions occur.

The ONYX driver includes the following media profiles for top HP media for both half-tone and continuous-tone printing:

    --  HP Artist Matte Canvas
    --  HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene
    --  HP Everyday Pigment Ink Gloss Photo Paper
    --  HP Everyday Pigment Ink Satin Photo Paper
    --  HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
    --  HP Opaque Scrim
    --  HP Premium Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper
    --  HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper
    --  HP Premium Vivid Color Backlit Film
    --  HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper

Availability

The ONYX driver and media profiles for the HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer are available now from the Printer & Profile Download Manager on the ONYX Graphics web site: http://www.onyxgfx.com/index.php?area=downloads. All existing ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop and ONYX RIPCenter version X10 customers can download and run the printer with no additional driver permissions needed. For more information, visit http://www.onyxgfx.com or contact an authorized ONYX Reseller.

About ONYX Graphics

ONYX Graphics, Inc. helps companies improve their bottom line results by reducing printing costs and increasing productivity. ONYX develops and markets commercial printing software and solutions for the digital color printing marketplace. By combining color science, image processing and print production knowledge, ONYX delivers powerful, reliable printing workflow solutions.

"ONYX," the ONYX logo and "ONYX PosterShop" are registered trademarks, and "ONYX ProductionHouse" and ONYX RIPCenter" are trademarks, of ONYX Graphics, Inc. "Designjet" is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. "PANTONE" and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.

    Listing information for this release:
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    6915 South High Tech Drive
    Salt Lake City, UT 94047 USA
    Tel 800-828-0723
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SOURCE  ONYX Graphics, Inc.

ONYX Graphics, Inc.

CONTACT: Kelli Ramirez of ONYX Graphics, Inc., +1-530-346-2146, mobile, +1-530-305-5347, kelli.ramirez@onyxgfx.com

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

Monsoon Multimedia Announces Vulkano Mobile Apps for Android and BlackBerry Smartphones

Monsoon Multimedia's Universal Video Platform Provides DVR, TV Place Shifting, Universal Plug and Play Streaming and Mobile Video Recording for Android and BlackBerry Smartphones

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Multimedia, a leading provider of video convergence products, today announced the availability of the free Android and BlackBerry mobile apps for the Vulkano line of devices.  The new app allows Android and BlackBerry smartphone owners to enjoy all the Vulkano features including integrated DVR, web video, place shifting, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) streaming and Mobile Video Recording providing a truly universal video platform from anywhere.

Vulkano's Android and BlackBerry apps let users watch and control any home TV channel from anywhere in the world simply by installing a Vulkano and downloading the free app from the Android Marketplace or BlackBerry's App World.  They can also schedule a recording through an included EPG (electronic program guide) and transfer and watch the recordings at any time on their device.

Android and BlackBerry smartphone owners can also utilize the Vulkano's integrated hardware and software UPnP-enabled platform with a powerful video processor to view content residing on the device from their living room TV, giving them an elegant solution to view photos and video on a big screen without having to hassle with messy cables.

"Consumers are getting accustomed to their content living in the cloud and they now want to view and control their video content from any device anywhere in the world," said Colin Stiles, EVP Sales and Marketing at Monsoon.  "The Android platform is growing so fast and BlackBerry has always been a force in the mobile world so we wanted to be sure we provided those consumers with a unique, optimized and reliable Vulkano experience so that they have the opportunity to watch what they want, when they want it."

Summary of Vulkano Features for Android and BlackBerry smartphones:

    --  Transforms smartphones into Mobile Video Recorders
    --  Watch and control your live TV via an Android or BlackBerry smartphone
    --  Recorded programs play back on Android or BlackBerry smartphones
    --  Direct record mode allows for Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind
    --  Schedule TV recording by show, channel or date and time
    --  Browse EPG for shows and episode descriptions
    --  Mark channels as Favorite for quick access
    --  Change channels just like at home
    --  Enjoy photos, video and music on home TV stored on Android devices or
        BlackBerry smartphones
    --  Multiple users can have recordings on Vulkano hard-drive and access
        independently
    --  Control Vulkano features and settings through intuitive television menu
    --  Connect to all major TV sources - cable, DVD, satellite, DVR, TiVo
    --  Stream video at H.264 and MPEG-4 standards at rates as low as 150kbps
    --  Includes 8GB or 16GB of SD card storage or e-SATA hard drives up to 1TB
    --  Connects wirelessly through Vulkano's on board .11n WiFi to home router
    --  TV content is passed from the set-top box's analog output (component,
        composite) to Vulkano; using resolutions up to 1080i

Pricing and Availability

The Android app for the Vulkano is now available for free in the Android Marketplace.  The BlackBerry app for the Vulkano will be available mid-November at BlackBerry App World(TM) (http://www.blackberry.com/appworld).  Both Vulkano Deluxe and Vulkano Deluxe Pro are available immediately at http://www.myvulkano.com.  Vulkano Deluxe comes with 16GB of SD storage costing $279 and Vulkano Deluxe Pro comes with 1 Terabyte e-SATA hard disk and costs $379.  Select retailers such as http://www.amazon.com, http://www.buy.com and http://www.newegg.com are shipping Vulkano which comes with 8GB SD storage and costs $259 and the Vulkano Pro at $349 which includes a 500GB e-SATA hard disk.

About Monsoon Multimedia

Monsoon Multimedia provides advanced, standards-based multimedia products and convergence technologies for the PC, Mac, iPad and major smartphones.  Founded by the founders of Dazzle and Emuzed, the company has offices in California, India, Russia and Singapore.  For more information, please visit http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com.

For regular Vulkano updates follow us at http://www.Twitter.com/MyVulkano

Become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MyVulkano

All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

    Contact:
    Seana Norvell
    FortyThree, Inc.
    831.401.3175
    vulkano@43pr.com

SOURCE  Monsoon Multimedia

Monsoon Multimedia

CONTACT: Seana Norvell of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175, vulkano@43pr.com, for Monsoon Multimedia

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

Morningstar, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Annuity Intelligence Business of Advanced Sales and Marketing Corp. (ASMC)

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the annuity intelligence business of Advanced Sales and Marketing Corp. based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. (ASMC) for $14.1 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. 

ASMC's annuity intelligence business includes the Annuity Intelligence Report (AI Report), a web-based service that leverages a proprietary database of more than 1,000 variable annuities to help broker-dealers, insurers, and other financial professionals better understand and more effectively present variable annuity products to their clients. The annuity intelligence business serves 170 firms, and more than 150,000 financial advisors have access to the AI Report through these firms.

About Morningstar, Inc.

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

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," or "continue." These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discussed not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expected. For us, these risks and uncertainties include, among others, general industry conditions and competition, including current global financial uncertainty; the impact of market volatility on revenue from asset-based fees; damage to our reputation resulting from claims made about possible conflicts of interest; liability for any losses that result from an actual or claimed breach of our fiduciary duties; financial services industry consolidation; a prolonged outage of our database and network facilities; challenges faced by our non-U.S. operations; and the availability of free or low-cost investment information. A more complete description of these risks and uncertainties can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. If any of these risks and uncertainties materialize, our actual future results may vary significantly from what we expected. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.

©2010 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved.

MORN-C

    Contacts:
    Margaret Kirch Cohen, 312-696-6383 or margaret.cohen@morningstar.com
    Shawn Malayter, 312-696-6050 or shawn.malayter@morningstar.com

    Investors: Investors may submit questions to investors@morningstar.com or
     by fax to 312-696-6009.

SOURCE  Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc.

CONTACT: Margaret Kirch Cohen, +1-312-696-6383, margaret.cohen@morningstar.com, or Shawn Malayter, +1-312-696-6050, shawn.malayter@morningstar.com, or Investors, fax +1-312-696-6009, investors@morningstar.com, all of Morningstar, Inc.

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

Michigan First Credit Union Launches Mobile Banking

New mobile banking service enables banking from anywhere, anytime

LATHRUP VILLAGE, Mich. Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan First Credit Union (http://www.MichiganFirst.com) today announced the addition of Michigan First Mobile to its suite of convenient banking services. The new mobile banking service is available to Michigan First's more than 80,000 members, allowing them to check balances, view transaction history, transfer funds and pay bills, anywhere, anytime, from their mobile device. Members can access Michigan First Mobile via their mobile browser, by texting, or by downloading a free application. Michigan First Mobile applications are available for Blackberry, iPhone, and Android devices, as well as several others.

According to the Nielsen Company(i), mobile Web banking in the U.S. has grown to more than 13 million mobile subscribers - up 129 percent in just two years.

"As a technology-focused credit union, we are always looking for ways technology can help increase convenience for our members; and for today's on-the-go consumers, mobile accessibility is a must," said Michael Poulos, president and CEO of Michigan First Credit Union. "We wanted to develop a service that featured all the tools our members would need on-the-go, while keeping it simple enough that all our members could use it easily."

"One of the best features on Michigan First Mobile is the bill pay capabilities," said Linda Douglas, vice president of marketing for Michigan First Credit Union. "If you forget to pay a bill, or even need to transfer funds to be able to pay the bill, you can take care of it wherever you are and don't have to worry about getting to a branch or a computer in time. This feature could certainly help people save a lot of money in late charges."

Michigan First Mobile also features a mobile locator service, allowing members that are on-the-go the ability to locate the nearest Michigan First branch, MoneyWorks Banking Center or one of over 28,000 free automated teller machines (ATM) through the CO-OP Financial Service Network. Members can then pinpoint the location on a map and download directions, if compatible with their device.

Michigan First currently has nine branches located throughout Macomb, Oakland and Wayne county. Anyone who lives, works or worships in any of the three counties can easily become a member of Michigan First by simply applying online. "With the addition of Michigan First Mobile, along with the investment we have made into increasing the capabilities of our online banking service, members can essentially do all of their banking without ever having to enter a branch," added Poulos.

In April of 2009 Michigan First launched its completely redesigned online banking service, which serves as a financial management tool that empowers members to create customized monthly budgets, monitor and trend transactions, and maintain a strong relationship with their finances. With online banking, members can also receive alerts via text messages, e-mail and Twitter. Michigan First Mobile offers services that allow members to always know where their account stands and make transactions no matter where they are.

Michigan First Mobile was developed in partnership with Access Softek, Inc. (http://www.accesssoftek.com), a global software development company.

To access Michigan First Mobile, members must be registered for Michigan First Online Banking. Visit http://MichiganFirstMobile.com for further details.

About Michigan First Credit Union

Based in Lathrup Village, Mich., Michigan First Credit Union is one of the leading technology-focused credit unions in metro Detroit. The rapidly growing, full-service financial institution serves more than 80,000 members and has more than $550 million in assets. Founded in 1926 as the Detroit Teachers Credit Union, Michigan First has since expanded to serve those who live, work or worship in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, as well as local businesses. Michigan First is committed to continuously investing in its members, the community, youth and financial literacy initiatives and providing members with the latest in banking technology and services. For more information, visit http://www.MichiganFirst.com.

To stay updated on news, events and more, follow Michigan First on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/MichiganFirstCU or "Like" Michigan First on Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/MichiganFirstCreditUnion. 

(i) Nielson Company survey on mobile banking, June 2010

Available Topic Expert: For information on the listed expert, click appropriate link.

Michael Poulos: https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?eir792

SOURCE  Michigan First Credit Union

Michigan First Credit Union

CONTACT: Deana Goodrich, Airfoil Public Relations, +1-248-304-1457, goodrich@airfoilpr.com

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

FoodMeter: Good Food or Bad Food? - Opt for the Best!

Viaden Mobile presents "FoodMeter: Good Food or Bad Food?" a new app developed for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch that lends a helping hand in choosing healthy food while shopping in a supermarket. The user-friendly layout and special handy features make this application simply unrivaled.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Viaden Mobile unveils a new application, "FoodMeter: Good Food or Bad Food?". Comprising great features, this supreme product will win without fail the hearts of all iPhone/iPad users who care about their health.

As this crazy world keeps spinning, it becomes more and more difficult to lead a healthy lifestyle and get balanced nutrition. Pressed for time, few people pay attention to what they eat. However, one should remember that eating right not only satisfies body's primary needs but is also a cornerstone of staying active, fit and maintaining vigor.

To make the task of choosing the right food easier, Viaden Mobile designed FoodMeter, a smart app for both iPhone and iPad that finds out within seconds how healthy a food item is. A special barcode scanner identifies a food item by its UPC in a blink. In addition, users can enter a barcode manually or search a food item by name, brand or restaurant in an impressive database of over 300,000 foods.

FoodMeter boasts an intuitive interface to help users make the right choice right away wherever they are without any inconvenience. No complicated microelement tables or lengthy nutrition facts that would take quite a while to study - but rather a simple way of representing the information about a food in the form of a diagram.

The food evaluation is based on the well-known Food Score system that indicates how healthy a food is in comparison with similar foodstuffs.

FoodMeter also offers a special feature for those who would like to share their food choices with others. By submitting info about the chosen foods on Facebook and Twitter, users can let their friends and family know about the progress on the way to healthy eating.

"To ensure that the users make the right choice, Viaden Mobile came up with an amazing feature - a professional support service providing competent consultation on dieting absolutely free of charge. A team of skilled experts is there to answer any questions about healthy eating. Being customer-oriented and health-conscious, we are doing our best to create products that would maximally benefit our users," says Yuri Gurski, Viaden Mobile CEO.

"FoodMeter: Good Food or Bad Food?" is now available on the App Store for $0.99

Viaden Mobile is an acknowledged producer of applications for iPhone/iPod touch, iPad and other platforms. Its apps are among the most popular in the Healthcare & Fitness and Games categories. The company follows the principles of quality, innovation and thorough control of production.

CONTACT:  Dmitry Degtyarev, 1-302-353-4548

SOURCE  Viaden Mobile

Viaden Mobile

CONTACT: Dmitry Degtyarev, +1-302-353-4548, for Viaden Mobile

Web Site: http://mobile.viaden.com/

Updated NIV Bible Text Released Today for Viewing Online

Text and Translators' Notes Available at http://www.BibleGateway.com and http://www.Biblica.com

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Biblica and Zondervan announced today the online release of the highly anticipated update to the text of the New International Version of the Bible (NIV). The updated text is available for viewing at both http://www.BibleGateway.com and http://www.Biblica.com along with an overview of the translation methods and approach used by the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT). CBT is an independent body of global biblical scholars with sole responsibility for revising and updating the text of the world's most popular modern English Bible.

The release of the text comes after years of rigorous translation work by the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT). The members of the committee represent the very best in evangelical biblical scholarship. Its members are drawn from various denominations and from some of the finest academic institutions in the world.  The CBT solicited and received input from scholars, pastors, missionaries and lay persons and reviewed every proposal, many of which led to revisions to the text.

"It has been a monumental undertaking to update the NIV, as well as a true honor to follow in the footsteps of the NIV founders who decades ago first defined the vision for a Bible translation that brings Bible readers as close as possible to the experience of the original audience," said CBT Chair, Professor Douglas Moo. "We have invested countless hours of study and debate in pursuit of this vision, and we are delighted with the result. With this update, we believe the NIV continues to represent the optimum combination of transparency to the original documents and comprehensibility for the broad audience we serve."

"Our desire as a committee is that God would touch the lives of people through his words as they are translated in the NIV, and we're eager for people to begin engaging with the text."

The CBT was formed in 1965 to create a modern English Bible translation from the oldest and best-attested biblical manuscripts. The NIV rapidly became the world's most read modern-English Bible, with more than 400 million copies in print. Since the 1984 NIV update, the CBT has continued to meet every year in accordance with the NIV charter, which requires constant monitoring of developments in biblical scholarship and English usage and the reflection of these developments in periodic updates to the text.

"This is a great day for English-speaking Bible readers around the world," said Keith Danby, International CEO of Biblica, the translation sponsor and copyright holder of the NIV. "I want to express my thanks to the Committee for their amazing dedication to this great task, and I also want to thank the many Bible scholars, linguists, pastors and laypeople who have made contributions to the update process.  The result is a translation that stands in the long tradition of the NIV, offering the optimum blend of authenticity and accessibility in every verse."

Moe Girkins, President and CEO of Zondervan, added: "We couldn't be more delighted with the CBT's finished work.  It is wonderful to see the original values of the NIV carried forward and strengthened in this updated edition."

The release of the text online follows CBT's recent completion of the translation update and is in advance of the March 2011 print publication date.  Further information on the committee members, the NIV translation philosophy and the research data used during the update process are available on the CBT's website, http://www.NIV-CBT.org.  A new NIV website, http://www.theNIVBible.com, will also launch today to coincide with the text release.  The site features information on the NIV, answers to frequently asked questions, and information on key partners.

"When the books of the Bible were first written, they captured exactly what God wanted to say in the languages and idioms used by the ordinary people of the time" said Professor Moo. "The NIV seeks to recover these priorities, allowing readers to perceive the structure of the original and the meaning of the original at the same time.  The changes we have made in the update maintain and strengthen this focus, reflecting progress in biblical scholarship, developments in English usage, and an ongoing concern for clarity. We have also used new tools, drawing on state- of- the- art computational linguistic research to guide us in our decision-making and to ensure that the words we choose maximize comprehension of the original meaning."

As part of the update process, the CBT initiated a relationship with Collins Dictionaries to use the Collins Bank of English, one of the world's foremost English language research tools. The Collins Bank of English is a database of more than 4.4 billion English words that provides objective, statistically significant data on the state of written and spoken English at any given point in the history of the language. Working with some of the world's leading experts in computational linguistics and using cutting-edge techniques developed specifically for the NIV update, the CBT gained an unprecedented and authoritative perspective on contemporary linguistic norms. 

Biblica, as the worldwide publisher of the NIV, is the translation sponsor and copyright holder of the NIV.  It is also a global Bible translation and resource ministry.  Zondervan serves as the North American commercial publisher of the NIV Bible. Hodder serves as the UK and European Union commercial publisher of the NIV Bible.

Newscap:

Updated NIV Text and Translators' Notes Released Today @BibleGateway.com and @Biblica.com; background @NIV-CBT.org

About the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT)

The Committee on Bible Translation (CBT) is a continuing committee of fifteen members formed in 1965 for the purpose of creating and revising the NIV.  The CBT meets every year to review developments in biblical scholarship and English usage and to reflect these developments in changes to the text, which are published in periodic updates. The committee represents the very best in evangelical biblical scholarship. Its members are drawn from various denominations and from some of the finest academic institutions in the world.  Learn more at http://www.NIV-CBT.org

About Biblica (Formerly the International Bible Society)

Celebrating more than 200 years in ministry, Biblica provides God's Word to people through translation, publishing, and Bible engagement. Biblica's ministry extends worldwide, with outreach in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America.  Biblica has translated the Bible into more than 100 languages and is the translation sponsor and copyright holder of the New International Version® (NIV®).  Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

http://www.biblica.com

About Zondervan

Zondervan is the world's leading Bible publisher. With a vision to see more people engaging the Bible more, Zondervan produces bestselling study, devotional, reference, text, audio, software, and digital Bibles designed to inspire readers at every age and stage of life. Zondervan holds exclusive North American publishing rights to the New International Version (NIV). The NIV, the most popular modern English Bible translation, has more than 400 million copies in print worldwide.  Over the past 75 years, Zondervan, a HarperCollins company, has grown to be a global leader in Christian communications through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, children's, and new media products.  Learn more at http://www.zondervan.com

About Hodder & Stoughton

Hodder & Stoughton was founded in 1868 as a Christian publisher and from the beginning sought to publish the highest quality commercial books. Today, Hodder & Stoughton is proud to have on its list bestselling authors such as Michael Caine, John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and Alan Titchmarsh.

Hodder Faith remains a core part of Hodder & Stoughton's business and seeks to provide a platform for Christian views to be expressed across all denominations, races and ages. Hodder Faith has a readership that demands thought-provoking, cutting-edge and challenging books - covering topics such as Christian apologetics, leadership, church unity and social justice - and its goal is to provide them.  Learn more at http://www.hodder.co.uk

SOURCE  Zondervan

Zondervan

CONTACT: Jeff Lambert, jlambert@lambert-edwards.com, (o) +1 616-233-0500, or (c) +1 616-540-8461, or Tara Powers, tpowers@lambert-edwards.com, (o) +1 616-233-0500, or (c) +1 616-443-0172

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

Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, OVC Launches New Home-Based Travel Agency Opportunity

New Host Agency Offers Power of Expedia Brand Plus Powerful Technology and Marketing, Paying Commissions on Cruise, Air, Car, Hotel and Land Packages

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, OVC announced today the launch of a new host agency for mobile home-based travel agents that offers experienced and new travel professionals significant advantages over traditional host agencies.  The company has plans to be a dominant player as a national host agency by offering the brand power of Expedia CruiseShipCenters, their exclusive Customer Relationship Management programs and state-of-the-art booking technology. 

One thing that makes Expedia CruiseShipCenters, OVC different from other host agencies is the strength of its senior management team, three travel industry professionals who have combined experience of over 100 years. 

John Bloodworth, President and Chief Executive Officer, has a background that includes being CEO of Thomas Cook Group, plc in the United Kingdom and Ireland, member of The Board of Directors at MyTravel Group, plc, President and CEO MyTravel, USA and the Cruise Division which included CruisesOnly, CruiseOne and CruisesInc.  Ed Rudner, Chairman of Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, OVC, was a co-founder of Alamo Rent a Car, former President and CEO of Certified Vacations, CEO of Renaissance Cruises and founder of Online Vacation Center Holdings.  Adolfo Sanmartino, Vice President of Operations, began his travel career with Gold Coast Cruises and was a senior executive with MyTravel's Cruise Division in Delray Beach and Orlando. Adolfo's experience in developing and managing travel websites including SEO, SEM, CRM programs and background in booking and financial systems adds significant strength to the management team. 

Also unique to Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, OVC is its sole focus on the success of its mobile agents.  That's why the company does not operate a call center or retail sales office.  Another major difference is that its mobile agents will enjoy the capability of booking all travel products from a single booking engine and will be paid commissions on every product they sell including air, hotel, car rental, cruises and land packages. 

Every mobile agent will be provided a customized, consumer-oriented website that features the agent's name, photo, phone number and email address combined with the Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, OVC brand.  This site serves as a personalized virtual store front for each agent with an intuitive, easy-to-use online booking engine. 

Expedia CruiseShipCenters, OVC also provides each agent with proprietary technology that automates everything they need to manage their business so they can focus on serving their customers.  This back office system called Cruise Desk® tracks each agent's revenue and commission.  And since the program provides a full training suite, agents have the tools at their disposal to help them make the most of everything the program offers.

The platform is also designed to drive sales.  The Cruise Desk system uses each client's individual preferences to create customized, highly targeted marketing materials including itineraries, letters and flyers.  It also uses those preferences to select and automatically distribute email newsletters, Dream Voyages© magazine, special offers and more. 

"Our sole mission is to build our mobile travel agents' businesses," said Bloodworth.  "If we center our efforts on supporting our mobile agents and provide them with the Expedia CruiseShipCenter systems and tools, they can stay completely focused on their clients." 

"Our host agency is built around the idea that exceptional marketing grows business," he continued.  "We start by making it easy for new and experienced agents to build their book of business through the most recognized brand in the industry.  We back them with a 24/7 agent support system and personalized Customer Relationship Management tools that return proven results."

"We plan to grow quickly by leveraging the most powerful brand in the business and providing mobile home based agents a stable host environment," Bloodworth said.   "They will be paid high commissions on all products and never have to worry about competition from their host agency.  Our goal is to give mobile agents the opportunity to build satisfying careers while enjoying the flexibility that comes with being self employed.  With this formula, we will be successful, the agents will be successful and their clients will recognize the benefits of working with a travel professional who is backed by one of the best known brands in the travel business, Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®.

For more information about the company and details about becoming one of Expedia CruiseShipCenters, OVC's mobile agents, visit them online at http://www.CruiseShipCenters.com/OVC, or call (888) 601-7447. 

About Expedia CruiseShipCenters

Established in 1987, Expedia CruiseShipCenters is North America's leading team of cruise vacation specialists with a network of 130 retail locations and over 3,000 Cruise Consultants.  The company has earned numerous awards for franchising, marketing and technology and its sales leadership with every major cruise line. For more information, please visit http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com.

Expedia, is a registered trademark of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.

© 2010 Expedia, Inc.  All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-40

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding expected growth and industry prospects, made in this press release are forward-looking. We use words such as anticipates, believes, expects, future, intends, and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, our ability to execute our ambitious growth strategy, our ability to build our agent's business in Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, OVC and other risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 29, 2010 and the risks discussed in other SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and uncertainties, could cause our actual results to differ significantly from management's expectations.

SOURCE  Expedia CruiseShipCenters, OVC

Expedia CruiseShipCenters, OVC

CONTACT: John Bloodworth, +1-954-660-9000, jbloodworth@cruiseshipcenters.com

Web Site: http://www.CruiseShipCenters.com/OVC

Samvo Hires Marketing Executive Ahead of Major Launch in 2011

LONDON, November 1, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - David Miller to Drive Samvo's Marketing and Communications Plans for
its Soon to be Launched Innovative Gaming and Entertainment Platform

    Samvo, the pioneering young online gamingcompany has hired a senior
marketing executive as the company looks to rebrand and launch a major new
gaming, entertainment and leisure experience in 2011.

    Samvo's plans for a major online launch will be supported by opening an
innovative new concept in betting shops that will offer customers a chance to
experience the brand in a very real way. In preparation for the launch and
its plans to provide a fresh offering to the sector, Samvo has taken the bold
move of hiring a marketing executive from outside of the egaming industry.

    Whilst Samvo has been synonymous with the Asian Handicap football market,
David Miller's hire is part of a compelling new strategy to raise the profile
of Samvo and its products across Europe and Asia.

    Veteran videogames marketer David Miller has joined Samvo as Senior
Marketing Manager to oversee the launch, which will include a rebrand of the
Samvo group and its affiliated businesses and help take the Samvo brand to
new places. Miller comes to the company with 15 years' experience at blue
chip games companies including Virgin, Namco Bandai and Electronic Arts. His
primary brief will be to establish the brand and drive customer acquisition
to the new portal and retail units; while in the longer term, increase the
visibility of the group and its key sister operation SamvoBetBroker
(samvobetbroker.com), a service that is rapidly becoming one of the largest
betting brokers in the world.

    Commenting on the appointment, Samvo General Manager Yan Tang said, "This
is an incredibly exciting time for the company and marks the culmination of
several years of hard work by a team of extremely talented individuals. I am
delighted to have David on board to lead the marketing charge into 2011 and
beyond."

    David Miller added, "egaming is an industry I have been watching for some
time. It is a vibrant, innovative and burgeoning sector and reminds me of the
early years of my videogames career. There is a lot of cross-over in peoples'
online gaming habits, whether gambling or just for fun. I am delighted to be
a part of the team here at Samvo and excited about the challenge of launching
an exceptional new product into such an exciting marketplace."

    Notes to Editors

    About Samvo.com

    About Samvo (http://www.samvo.com)

    Established in 2004 and headquartered in the UK, Samvo Group is a
forward-looking online entertainment and venture capital group which has
earned a first-rate reputation for integrity and innovation. To date, the
Group has built up a successful track record from online gaming and gaming
software engineering to leisure retailing.

    Spanning both offline and online sportsbetting and institutional betting
brokerage, the Group's gaming service is renowned for developing proprietary
technologies in-house.

    Always incredibly responsive to gaming fans' split-second needs, Samvo's
gaming service has proved so popular it is now one of the world's premier
online gaming specialists. Its compliance standards are so exacting it has
also become one of only a handful of organizations worldwide to earn
international gaming licenses from Alderney, UK and Curacao.

    For further information please contact

    Tom Fraser, Capital MSL, +44(0)20-7307-5330 or tom.fraser@capitalmsl.com

Source: Samvo

For further information please contact: Tom Fraser, Capital MSL, +44(0)20-7307-5330 or tom.fraser@capitalmsl.com

iCrossing Integrates Facebook Ad Placement into its Media Management Platform

Enhancement provides integrated ad buying across SEM, content networks and social network display formats

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- iCrossing, a global digital marketing agency (http://news.icrossing.com) announced today that its in-house development team has implemented the Facebook Ads API into its Merchantize media management platform.  The addition to the platform provides marketers with greater visibility into Facebook's 500 million active users and provides additional ROI opportunities for advertisers' performance-based digital ad spend.

Advertisers now have a new level of sophistication in ad targeting at their disposal with the enhancement. Facebook ads can be targeted not only by demographic, but also by geo-location, and interests and preferences using Facebook's CPC or CPM pricing models.

Furthermore, with the advanced reporting features of Merchantize, marketers will be able to track interactions between Facebook and search media advertising, comparison shopping and contextual advertising. This insight allows campaigns to be optimized to achieve the maximum ROI.

"The integration of the Facebook API opens up tremendous opportunities for marketers," said Chris Wallace, SVP, digital media services, iCrossing. "Initial performance has been excellent with value measured in both increased user engagement and efficient customer acquisition for clients. With social engagement now a core component of the customer journey, cross-channel insight and execution is invaluable to our clients."

About iCrossing

iCrossing is a global digital marketing agency that combines talent and technology to help world-class brands find and connect with their customers. The company blends best-in-class digital marketing services -- including paid search, search engine optimization, Web development, social media, mobile, research and analytics -- to create integrated digital marketing programs that engage consumers and drive ROI. iCrossing's client base includes such recognized brands as Epson America, Toyota, and 40 Fortune 500 companies, including The Coca-Cola Company.  Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., the company has 600 employees in 12 offices in the U.S. and Europe. iCrossing is a unit of Hearst Corporation, one of the nation's largest diversified media companies. For more information, please visit http://www.icrossing.com.

    Media contact:
    Dana Mellecker
    Senior Director of Public Relations
    iCrossing
    646.435.4456

SOURCE  iCrossing

iCrossing

CONTACT: Dana Mellecker, Senior Director of Public Relations, iCrossing, +1-646-435-4456

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

Online Social Media Community for IT Service Management Professionals

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Consulting-Portal, a leading IT Service Management (ITSM) process design and implementation company, is announcing the launch of an online social media community for Service Management practitioners.

This FREE online community (http://www.community.itoptimizer.com) provides a forum for ITSM practitioners to interact, share, collaborate and to expand their knowledge of IT Service Management processes and frameworks such as ITIL®, COBIT®, and ISO20000®.

It also allows for members to connect at a personal level through private messaging, public posting and the ability to "friend" other members.

The community contains a number of resources including a blog, articles, podcasts, webinars and a variety of user forums on topics such as ITIL® training, ITSM Governance, Service Management tools, Process Design techniques, Configuration Management & the CMDB and much more. 

"The goal of the community was to create an online dialogue covering all aspects of IT Service Management.  We are passionate about the practice of Service Management and we hope that this community will allow others to share our passion...we believe that social media and ITSM is a natural fit," says David Mainville - CEO and co-founder of Consulting-Portal.

About Consulting-Portal and ITOptimizer

Consulting-Portal helps organizations implement streamlined, efficient processes that unify IT technology with business and customer needs.  In 2009 Consulting-Portal introduced http://www.itoptimizer.com a SAAS application to assess, design and govern IT processes.   ITOptimizer allows users to design and document IT processes, conduct process maturity assessments, monitor process compliance, and offers free ITSM training to enterprise users.  Consulting-Portal has offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Toronto, Ontario.

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SOURCE  Consulting-Portal

Consulting-Portal

CONTACT: Giovanni Flores, +1-416-539-9836 ext 118, gflores@cportalinc.com

Web Site: http://www.community.itoptimizer.com

LabTech, CharTec Release Pre-Configured System That Offers Partners Quick Startup, Low Entry Point

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- LabTech Software, a powerful Remote Monitoring, Management (RMM) and Automation solution, and CharTec, a complete "Hardware as a Service" (HaaS) provider, today announced the availability of an integrated appliance that provides Managed Service Providers (MSP) the ability to get up and running quickly with a pre-configured managed services solution at a low cost of entry.

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Ideally suited for organizations with between 25 to 50 agents but also scalable for those organizations with thousands of agents, the joint SaaS/HaaS solution is delivered at a fixed monthly fee that includes both LabTech software and CharTech hardware with no initial capital outlay required.  50 agent bundles begin at $199 per month for both the appliance and software with 25 pack add-ons available.  Partners have the option to switch to a purchase-to-own licensing model at any time.

"Out-of-the-box thinking has led us to a better out-of-the-box experience for partners looking for a pre-configured appliance-based SaaS model," said Matt Nachtrab, LabTech's CEO. "Rather than try to piece together a solution of IT management hardware and software themselves, organizations can have the total peace of mind that their integration is fully supported and ready to go when they are.  This partnership with CharTec underscores our commitment to supporting the channel and makes us the only vendor to offer both SaaS and HaaS-based services for a monthly fee or as a purchase model."

LabTech provides an arsenal of IT management tools in one interface such as remote desktop, monitoring, trouble ticket tracking, user information, support and software management. LabTech's affordable, powerful, agent-based solution quickly transforms Solution Providers into Managed Service Providers. As the only RMM solution that emulates what technicians do in the field, providers can become NOC technicians in 15 minutes. LabTech is a sensible solution that allows you to purchase the number of agents they need to start, and add as they grow without minimum commitments.

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About LabTech Software

LabTech is the only Managed Service tool for Remote Monitoring, Management, and Automation developed by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for MSPs. Their affordable, agent-based solution so closely emulates what technicians do in the field that the techs can provide the same support remotely. Because LabTech understands how to manage a growing MSP business, they make it easier to procure their software and allow partners to add agents as they grow. For more information please visit http://www.LabTechSoftware.com or call 877-522-8323.

About CharTec

CharTec "Hardware as a Service" (HaaS) program helps technology companies transition to the next level of annuity-based profitability as Managed Service Providers. CharTec Partners can increase their customers' productivity and reduce overall costs using the program because hardware and service costs are no longer an obstacle - workstations, servers, firewalls, 24x7 helpdesk, even VoIP, are easily acquired. CharTec even goes "beyond HaaS" by providing private labeled hardware, professional sales and technical training and pricing tool that allows Partners to price offerings in less than 5 minutes. CharTec is the winner of three Channel Insider Bull's Eye Awards and Business Solutions Magazine Innovator of the Year Award for 2009. CharTec is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. For more information please visit http://www.chartec.net.

    CONTACT AGENCY:
    Mark Smith
    JPR Communications
    818-884-8282
    marks@jprcom.com
    Skype: jprmark

SOURCE  LabTech

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CONTACT: Mark Smith of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282, marks@jprcom.com, Skype: jprmark

Web Site: http://www.chartec.net/

BI Networks(TM) Expands Coverage With New Sites

Broadcast International secures more than 700 additional sites with Flagship Customer

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcast International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BCST) ("BI") announced today that a major, flagship customer has expanded its subscription of their personal broadcast channel on the BI Network(TM).  With an additional 700 sites subscribing to the private, corporate channel, the BI Network advances its lead as the largest, private broadcast network in the industry.  Under the terms of this extension, the BI Networks Division will install these new digital signage systems in 2011 and the monthly services revenue will commence immediately. 

"Once these new sites are operational, revenues in 2011 for the BI Networks Division are projected to more than double the 2010 level. We continue to expand our network and win contracts based on superior service and the highest quality video services on the market today.  Our 26 year history of exceptional customer service, coupled with the patented data compression technology of our CodecSys Division, allows us to uniquely offer the industry's leading technology with unparalleled service," said Rod Tiede, President and CEO.

The BI Network(TM) enables companies of all sizes to create their own personal broadcast channel to distribute rich media content to their customers, partners, and employees.  Video content flows to interactive digital signs, corporate end points, training seminars, and many other end points.  This interactive digital network now boasts the greatest numbers of interactive sites than any other in the industry.

About Broadcast International

Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, including IP, and digital satellite, Internet streaming and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. BI's patented CodecSys software is a breakthrough, multi-codec video compression technology that cuts video bandwidth requirements over satellite, cable, IP and wireless networks. By slashing bandwidth needs, CodecSys enables a new generation of applications such as streaming video to cell phones, and offers unprecedented price/ performance benefits for existing applications such as HD video.   

Broadcast International is a public company (OTC BB: BCST) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. For more information, visit: http://www.brin.com and http://www.codecsys.com

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth under the caption "Additional Factors That May Affect Our Business" in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q filings, and amendments thereto. In addition, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We disclaim any intention to, and undertake no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statement.

SOURCE  Broadcast International, Inc.

Broadcast International, Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Jones of Broadcast International, +1-801-562-2252, stevej@brin.com

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

[rws]Fountain Valley, CA -- November 1, 2010 -- Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of its next generation SSDNow V+ solid-state drive (SSD), the Kingston SSDNow V+100. The new V+100 provides corporations with a viable solution to extend the life of currently installed client systems while meeting user performance expectations.

The new drive features enhanced garbage collection that is not OS dependent, making it a solid upgrade path to extend the life cycle of older client systems. The V+100’s drive performance has also been increased by 25 percent1, enabling more efficient data transfer over the previous generation. In addition, a new 96 GB capacity has been added to the family offering a broader range of choices to enterprise customers.

“Kingston SSDNow drives have been extremely well received in the worldwide IT marketplace. Our customers have told us that they need an SSD solution that ideally sits both price- and capacity-wise between the 64GB and 128GB drives," said Ariel Perez, SSD business manager, Kingston. “The feedback through our innovative customer facing programs yielded the 96GB V+100 as the perfect solution to meet these needs, especially as an SSD upgrade path is the preferred execution model rather than spending more on a new system in most corporate environments.”

”Managing costs while also meeting increased performance demands are the major factors driving more and more global IT decision makers to upgrade their PC assets with an SSD drive rather than buy new systems,” said Mark Peters, Senior Analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group. ”Kingston's new SSDNow V+100 Series also enables a great 'straddling' of operating systems; its compatibility (including the garbage collection feature) with both XP and Windows 7, means that users can enjoy the immediate benefits of cost-effective performance improvements for their XP systems and/or as they move to Windows 7.”

The new Kingston SSDNow V+100 also has an enhanced ‘always-on’ garbage collection feature, which cleanses redundant data from the drive to prevent performance degradation and maintains the drive over its life cycle. Since the garbage collection scheme operates independently from the OS, it works with both modern, TRIM-supporting systems such as Windows® 7, as well as older legacy OS’ such as Windows Vista® and XP that do not support TRIM. This means the drive can maintain optimal performance levels without additional upkeep costs or manual software maintenance.

The new SSDNow V+100 drive showed a 25 percent performance improvement over the existing V+ drive when tested with the PCMark® Vantage benchmark. This is due to an improved controller that enables more efficient data transfer.

With a 2.5" form factor, this new series is now available in 64GB, 96GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities. To help IT decision makers quantify the financial benefits of upgrading to SSDs, Kingston Technology has created the Kingston SSDNow ROI calculator. To find out more please visit: http://www.kingston.com/ssd/about.asp?id=2

Kingston SSDNow V+100 Features and Specifications:

• Sequential Speed1: 230MB/sec. read; 180MB/sec. write
• Capacity: 64GB, 96GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
• Performance: PCs boot 3 times faster than a standard HDD; applications opened 2.5 times quicker; enhanced productivity makes users more efficient
• Silent: Runs silent and cool with no moving mechanical parts
• Ease of upgrade: Upgrade times can be reduced by up to 4 hours
• Support: Simplicity, speed and endurance of SSDs decreases calls to IT departments, freeing up staff to focus on core responsibilities
• Shock Resistant: No moving parts so the SSD handles rougher conditions than a hard drive
• Supports TRIM: TRIM notifies the SSD which data blocks are available to be written to
• Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
• Guaranteed: Backed by a three-year Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support
• Power Specs: 3.4W (TYP) Active / 0.05W (TYP) Idle
• Storage temperatures: -40° C to 85° C
• Operating temperatures: 0°C to 70° C
• Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm
• Operating shock: Operating 2.7G
• Vibration: Non operating 20G
• Weight: 64GB, 96GB, 128GB, 256GB=128g; 512 GB=150g
• Life expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF
• Warranty/support: 3 year warranty with free 24/7 support

Fly.com Eliminates Airline Baggage Fee Confusion

Airfare Search Engine Introduces Feature Listing Baggage Fees

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Fly.com(TM), the world's easiest-to-use airfare search engine, now lists baggage fees for major airlines.  This is a hot topic for travelers as millions of Americans get ready to check bags this holiday travel season. The new feature, appearing within the search results of Fly.com, clearly lists fees for each flight, helping travelers assess the true cost of their journey.

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"Baggage fees are very confusing and costly.  Travelers with bags should definitely research before they book if they want to save money," said Justin Soffer, vice president and general manager of Fly.com. "For example, non-stop flights from New York to Ft. Lauderdale this December on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways currently cost just $100 one way.  On the surface, all prices are equal.  But American charges $70 for two bags, Delta charges $55 and JetBlue charges $30.  So the real prices for passengers with two bags can vary by as much as $40.  That isn't so obvious when you take an initial look at the ticket price."

Soffer also added that travelers may save even more money by paying for baggage fees online instead of at the airport.  Fly.com lists the fee differences between advance and airport purchase.

Fly.com's new feature provides baggage fees for thousands of domestic and international routes, including all major U.S. carriers.  The fee information is updated when airlines change their baggage fees or policies.

Fly.com is not a travel agency and does not take bookings; it compares prices and itineraries from hundreds of airline and travel websites and recommends to travelers the best options for their search. The service is free to use and available at http://www.fly.com/.

Fly.com's other easy-to-use features include:

    --  Fare calendars to help travelers find the best prices over a range of
        dates.
    --  Real-time Twitter fare alerts for flights from more than 40 U.S. cities.
    --  Easy-to-use filters that help users sort results in seconds, including
        number of stops, departure times and airline alliance preferences (i.e.
        Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam).

About Fly.com

Fly.com(TM) (http://www.fly.com) is the world's easiest-to-use airfare search engine available in the U.S., U.K. and Germany.  Fly.com scours all the major U.S. airlines, international carriers and online travel sites, and then helps people easily sort and refine results by criteria such as number of stops and departure times.  Unlike online travel agencies, Fly.com is not a booking engine. Instead, users are referred to the appropriate website for direct booking.  Fly.com is owned by Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO).

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. Fly.com is a trademark of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

                                    Media Contact:
                                  Christie McConnell
                               Travelzoo, North America
                                   +1 (212) 484-4912
                               cmcconnell@travelzoo.com

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CONTACT: Christie McConnell, Travelzoo, North America, +1-212-484-4912, cmcconnell@travelzoo.com

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

Art.com Launches New photos {to} art Service

Online Application on Leading Destination for Wall Art Turns Cherished Memories into Masterpieces; Website Also Searches for 'America's Next Master Photographer' Through Facebook Contest

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Art.com Inc., the world's leading online specialty provider of wall art, today announced the introduction of a new photos {to} art application on art.com, offering consumers the ability to easily capture and preserve life's most precious and inspiring moments by transforming digital images into stunning, high-quality works of wall art.  The new service turns everyday photographs into premium, large-scale, ready-to-hang canvas or custom-framed photographic prints that will last a lifetime.

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"Personal photographs can really help transform a house into a home.  A great photograph starts with the image, but how it's printed, personalized and finished makes all the difference; this is very much the inspiration behind our photos {to} art service," said Andrew Wait, chief marketing officer of Art.com Inc.  "Whether you're a casual photographer trying to capture those perfect family moments or a serious professional honing your craft, photos {to} art makes it easy to transform your digital images into large-scale, high-quality and beautifully-finished wall art with the click of a button."

Unlike mass photographic printing, photos {to} art images are each inspected for image quality and then printed individually, either onto high-quality photographic paper or artist-grade cotton canvas, available in a variety of sizes from 8 x 10 to 42 x 56 inches.  For photographs on paper, a wide variety of mouldings and acid-free mats are available to create beautiful, custom-framed works of art.  Photos on canvas are stretched onto 1.5 inch wooden support bars, museum-wrapped with hand-painted black edges and covered with an anti-UV acrylic finish to protect the image from dust, moisture and fading.  Soon photos {to} art also will offer the option to mount photographs onto acrylic or wood.

Custom-framed photographic prints are approximately 40 percent lower than the average price for comparable products offered elsewhere, while prices for photos on canvas are on average approximately 10 percent lower than similar products.  Art.com's custom packaging ensures the personalized artwork will arrive at the customer's doorstep in excellent condition, and all art.com products are backed with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. 

In conjunction with the launch of photos {to} art, art.com has kicked off "America's Next Master Photographer," a new contest series on Facebook for aspiring and emerging photographers.

Beginning today through November 12, art.com Facebook fans can enter by submitting their photo entries through art.com's Facebook fan page for consideration.  Finalists will be determined by an art.com jury on November 18, and voting will be open to the public until November 29.  On December 9, 15 winners will be chosen by popular vote and receive their choice of a framed or canvas print of their submitted photo, courtesy of photos {to} art.  Winners will also receive a certificate and the title of "America's Next Master Photographer."

"It's no coincidence that this exciting service is launching as the holiday season nears," continued Wait.  "With photos {to} art, art.com is excited to offer a uniquely personal gift idea.  And by simultaneously introducing our 'America's Next Master Photographer' contest, we are thrilled to be able to provide our fans a fun way to share their special photos with the Facebook community and help us celebrate the launch of this new application on art.com."

To learn more about photos {to} art, please visit http://www.art.com/photostoartinfo.  Consumers can become a fan of art.com and enter the "America's Nest Master Photographer" contest at http://www.facebook.com/art.com.

About Art.com Inc.

Art.com Inc. is a leading authority in wall art and the world's largest online retailer of posters, prints, and framed art.  Since 1998, Art.com Inc. has sold high-quality wall art online to more than 10 million customers - including home decorators, interior designers, businesses, art collectors, and art lovers - in over 120 countries worldwide.  The privately-held company is headquartered in Emeryville, CA, with other facilities in Ohio, North Carolina and the Netherlands.  Its decor experts are always on top of the latest wall decor and decorating trends, and make them accessible to the everyday consumer by creating exclusive unique wall decor pieces that can't be found anywhere else. For more information, visit http://www.art.com and http://www.AllPosters.com.  "art.com" and "AllPosters" are registered trademarks of Art.com Inc.

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CONTACT: Tara Reid of Formula, +1-619-234-0345, Reid@formulapr.com, for Art.com Inc.

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

Boeing Joins AFA's Youth Cybersecurity Competition as Strategic Sponsor

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association (AFA) today announced that The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has joined AFA's aerospace education initiative CyberPatriot, adding even more momentum to the nation's largest and fastest growing youth cyber challenge.

CyberPatriot provides high school students with hands-on learning about the cybersecurity field, along with an opportunity to win college scholarship money and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. The competition has teams of high school students from across the nation compete in games to defend computer systems from simulated cyber attacks. It combines online education and preliminary competition rounds delivered over the Internet, proceeding to in-person finals held in conjunction with AFA National Symposia.

In this two-track competition, teams have registered from public, private, parochial and home schools in the Open Division and JROTC units of all Services and Civil Air Patrol squadrons filled the All-Service Division. More than 660 teams will be competing in this year's challenge.

Boeing is one of the leading aerospace and defense corporations in the world and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Boeing, which has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation, will be a strategic sponsor, offering expertise and financial support to the program.

"The CyberPatriot program encourages young people to explore the ever evolving cyber realm," said Steve Oswald, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing Intelligence and Security Systems. "This upcoming generation is the most technologically advanced of any before it; they take current technologies for granted and will demand continuous improvement in cyber performance and security. They will be critical to our future success in the global cyber arena and I am honored to be part of this important program that encourages their involvement."

"Boeing has demonstrated great innovation in technology globally," said Mike Dunn, AFA's President and CEO. "We are grateful to have their support as a strategic sponsor of CyberPatriot and their help in making a significant impact on the future of cybersecurity."

"We are deeply grateful for Boeing's support of CyberPatriot," said Bernie Skoch, CyberPatriot Commissioner. "There is no better investment for corporate America than America's future, and Boeing is investing in just that with their support of CyberPatriot. Through their generosity, we can now reach more high school students and excite them about science and technology.  Boeing is making America stronger."

CyberPatriot is presented by Northrop Grumman, with founding partners SAIC and the CIAS at the University of Texas-San Antonio.

The AFA is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has over 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing 120,000 members. Visit AFA  http://www.AFA.org.

SOURCE  Air Force Association

Air Force Association

CONTACT: Merri Shaffer, +1-615-247-5850

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

Verizon Wireless Offers Customers Tips and Information on Emergency Preparedness

Verizon Wireless' Commitment to Reliability Pays Off For Customers Who Rely on Their Wireless Service When It Counts

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Dependable wireless communication is critical for consumers and businesses when the unexpected occurs, and that's why Verizon Wireless works hard to ensure its wireless network and business operations are prepared for when disaster strikes, says Verizon Wireless Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer Tony Melone in an audio news release featured on Verizon Wireless' updated Business Continuity website.

Consumer and business customers can visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/emergencypreparedness for details about Verizon Wireless' efforts to help keep its services ready before, during and after an emergency.  Visitors to the expanded website will find tips for preparing consumer and business disaster communications plans, available solutions to help them stay connected, and Verizon Wireless videos that show how the company has maintained operation and served customers in times of trouble across the United States.

Verizon Wireless' Year-Round Network Focus

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $60 billion since it was formed - $5.7 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.  In 2009 alone, Verizon Wireless invested $7 billion to expand and advance its network.

Verizon Wireless' ongoing intensive investments and preparations - from the construction of new cell sites with on-site back-up power to the implementation of comprehensive emergency response plans - proved critical after many storms over the years.  Verizon Wireless' network remained strong while many other wireless communication networks struggled, enabling emergency response officials and residents to communicate with support services, businesses, family, friends and co-workers during and after recent hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods and other emergencies.

More Information Available

    --  Ongoing network updates, enhancements and information are available on
        Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
    --  Video footage of Verizon Wireless' year-round network preparations and
        response to real-life emergencies are also available on YouTube at
        http://www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV and in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
        Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with  more than 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com

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

Welcome to FameTown!

Diversion Inc. Brings Hollywood to Life on Facebook

Work Your Way to the A-List with New Social Game

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversion Inc. officially launched FameTown today, the new social game for Facebook that brings a fictionalized version of Hollywood to life.  FameTown challenges players to see if they have what it takes to work their way onto the A-List by starring in films, mingling with insiders, and managing their agent and publicist. FameTown is the first game produced by Diversion Inc., formed in early 2010 and funded by The Tornante Company. Diversion is focused on providing uniquely compelling gameplay and an immersive entertaining gaming experience for a network of millions of users.  This commitment is further enhanced by FameTown's launch sponsor, Burlesque, from Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Entertainment, which opens in movie theaters this Thanksgiving.

"In FameTown, we believe the benefits of blurring the lines between social gaming and the entertainment industry were a natural fit," said Diversion Inc., CEO Dayvid Iannaci.  "Ultimately, our vision is to find a way to provide users with a small taste of what it might actually be like to experience this lifestyle."

Michael Eisner, who founded the Tornante Company in 2005 and sits on the board of advisors at Diversion Inc adds, "When the concept of FameTown was presented to us, we knew instantly that it had tremendous potential. Expanding into the exciting world of social gaming feels like a natural progression for The Tornante Company and I feel we've surrounded ourselves with some of the most talented people in the business to accomplish that goal."

In FameTown, players will work their way from the D-List to the A-List by getting movies into production and then releasing those movies. While the movies are being produced, players will interact with the Hollywood world by going to industry events, partying at bars and clubs, and attending charity and fundraising events. In the process they will generate more cash, fans, and experience.  The central goal of FameTown is to raise your social status by gaining as many fans as possible.  Just like in Hollywood if you are not out there making movies and being seen, someone else will be right there to take your place.

Exciting features in the game include:

    --  Star in movies to build your fame and influence as you make your way up,
        from the D to the A list
    --  Build an entourage of friends, gain fans and attend VIP events
    --  Hire a superstar staff of agents, publicists, stylists and assistants to
        help guide you to success
    --  Sell secrets about friends to the paparazzi and share the tabloid gossip
        on Facebook
    --  Create buzz for friends to help their movies get better ratings and save
        films that have been shelved by neglect
    --  Craft your celebrity status by deciding which movies to star in, what
        events to attend, and how you treat friends

"Ideas aren't worth much in our world, but with FameTown I was immediately excited by the concept and shocked it had not already been done well," said Shawn Fanning, board member  at Diversion. "Being a famous Moviestar is truly the ultimate fantasy and the team at Diversion just so happen to be the perfect mix of experienced executives and full grown child-mutants to finally create a social game that's actually FUN to play."

Click here, to be directed to the FameTown homepage on Facebook.

For more information on FameTown, follow it on Twitter @theFameTown or log on to http://www.diversion.la.

ABOUT DIVERSION INC:

Diversion was formed in early 2010 to develop and publish new kinds of social games.  It is funded by Tornante and has Michael Eisner and Shawn Fanning both on the board of advisors. Diversion's first game, FameTown, launches on November 1, 2010.

ABOUT THE TORNANTE COMPANY

Founded in 2005 by Michael Eisner, The Tornante Company (http://www.tornante.com) is a privately held company that invests in, acquires, and operates media and entertainment companies. Tornante's companies and investments include Diversion, Vuguru, Tornante Animation, The Topps Company, Inc, and Activate. In the fall of 2010, Diversion launches its first game, FameTown.

    For More Information Contact:
    Courtney Greenberg
    DKC
    212-981-5108
    Courtney_Greenberg@dkcnews.com

    Adam Schiff
    DKC
    212-981-5216
    Adam_Schiff@dkcnews.com

SOURCE  Diversion Inc.

Diversion Inc.

CONTACT: Courtney Greenberg, DKC, +1-212-981-5108, Courtney_Greenberg@dkcnews.com; or Adam Schiff, DKC, +1-212-981-5216, Adam_Schiff@dkcnews.com

Web Site: http://www.diversion.la

COMDEXvirtual Innovative Platform Convenient, Interactive and User Friendly

Everything Channel and UBM Studios partnership combines industry and virtual event expertise to engage the global channel community

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Everything Channel, a UBM company, in partnership with sister company UBM Studios, today unveiled details of the unique COMDEXvirtual environment designed to build and strengthen the global IT channel community.

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"We leveraged our combined expertise of the channel, virtual events, and COMDEX itself to model a platform for COMDEXvirtual that is convenient, interactive, and user friendly," said Lisa Mackenzie, SVP Events at Everything Channel. "In addition to providing comprehensive content, we have made it easier for attendees to interact with the sponsoring vendors and with each other."

COMDEXvirtual offers a number of opportunities for meeting and networking - all developed with usability in mind. The Expo Hall includes a new easy-to-use directory that presents an alphabetical logo listing of the exhibitor booths, which can alternatively be sorted and displayed by business category. Attendees simply click on a company name to visit a booth. The booths themselves have also been redesigned to offer both maximum branding and messaging space for exhibitors, and ease of navigation to chat and view content for visitors.

COMDEXvirtual has introduced gated hospitality suites designed for vendors looking to hold secure meetings with partners and prospects. The suite hosts provide the pre-determined code to the guests for entry, providing vendors the opportunity to present proprietary information, roll out new programs, conduct training, and engage in candid conversations.

One of the fun and functional features attendees will find at COMDEXvirtual is the Build-a-Badge Kiosk, sponsored by Microsoft. The kiosk is located in the Lobby, the point of entry upon login.  Attendees have the opportunity to upload their pictures and create a virtual badge (which can be used as a personalized virtual card throughout the event) or an electronic post card.  Both files can easily be saved and posted to Facebook or used for a twitpic to provide updates for social media followers.

The VAR Bar offers a public meeting space for attendees to mix, mingle, and network.  Each live event day ends with dedicated time in the VAR Bar - where attendees can chat with various CRN Editors as well as with other attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and press. Virtual drinks are available, which deplete and refill with each click for an interactive extra.

The COMDEXvirtual Press Office, powered by PR Newswire's Virtual Press Office service, features a live news feed for all announcements made during the event and contact information for exhibitors and speakers. The space also offers RSS feeds, and access to social networking coverage on Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter.  The streaming updates provide a convenient way to keep up to date on news coming out of the event.

Everything Channel and Microsoft have also extended their Channel@Work program partnership to COMDEXvirtual.  Underwriters of the 2010 program, Microsoft selected United Way as the official event charity. "We love the idea of bringing our industry community together to help support this worthy cause," said Eric Martorano, Sr. Director of US SMB Channel and Online Services at Microsoft.  A link to the United Way will be prominently located in the COMDEXvirtual Lobby.

COMDEXvirtual will be live on November 16th and 17th. The conference catalog Agenda provides a schedule overview and details of the content tracks including the associated chairs, speakers and session descriptions. Registration is open.

Everything Channel

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com.

United Business Media Limited (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com)

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists - with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

CONTACT: Sarah Murray, +1-781-794-3214, sarahbethmurray@gmail.com

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CONTACT: Sarah Murray, +1-781-794-3214, sarahbethmurray@gmail.com

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

AT&T and Samsung Mobile Announce the Upcoming Availability of the Samsung Evergreen

Quick Messaging Device Gives Environmentally Conscious Customers an Exceptional Blend of Responsibility Combined with a Sleek Form Factor and Latest Must-Have Features.

In Honor of the Device for AT&T, Samsung Mobile Makes Donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Facts

    --  AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1
        mobile phone provider in the U.S.**, today announced the upcoming
        availability of the Samsung Evergreen(TM), a quick messaging phone built
        with 70% recycled post-consumer plastics and packaging that utilizes 80%
        recycled post-consumer paper.
    --  Samsung Mobile announced it will donate $1 for every Samsung Evergreen
        device sold, with a maximum donation of $100,000, to the non-profit
        organization Cell Phones for Soldiers®.
    --  The Evergreen will be available beginning November 7 at AT&T company
        owned stores nationwide or at AT&T for $29.99 after $50 mail-in rebate
        (pay $79.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card.
        Two-year agreement and $20 a month messaging or combination of
        messaging/data plan required).

The Evergreen meets strict RoHS standards (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive)( 1), including being free of PVC(2), BFR(3) and Beryllium and is powered by an Energy Star Version  2.0 qualified energy efficient charger (level V) with standby power loss less than 0.03W and an energy efficiency of less than 75 percent. The Evergreen's packaging is made from 80 percent recycled post-consumer paper, uses soy ink and is 100 percent recyclable(4). Inside the box, customers will find a CD, replacing the traditional paper user guide, with information on an interactive tutorial, the phone's user manual, games & apps and AT&T's recycling program. In addition, the device features eco-oriented wallpaper and ringtones.

To celebrate the launch of the Evergreen, Samsung Mobile announced it will donate $1 for every device sold, with a maximum donation of $100,000, to the non-profit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers®. Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has raised millions of dollars in donations and distributed millions of prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Samsung Mobile and AT&T encourage consumers to give back to both the environment and to the armed forces serving overseas.

In 2009, AT&T collected more than 4.2 million cell phones for reuse and recycling and over 1.8 million pounds of batteries and accessories. AT&T offers customers three ways to donate old cell phones and accessories: drop-off bins in our 2,000-plus retail locations; free, prepaid mailing envelopes available in the stores; and postage-paid mailing labels available via our web site at AT&T Reuse & Recycle.

The Evergreen, which has a 2.4" display, features a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard for effortless typing and texting. With one-key access to messages, staying in touch with friends and family is easy and fun. Additional key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera and video camcorder, AT&T Navigator and stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology v2.1 + SSP. The Evergreen also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows AT&T customers to make calls in more than 220 countries and download data in more than 195.

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"This year AT&T worked to provide simpler solutions for customers, first with the ZERO charger and now the Samsung Evergreen," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "Taking steps to reduce the amount of environmentally sensitive materials in the device and increase the amount of recycled paper in packaging are small steps, which in the end, lead to a healthier environment."

"Samsung Mobile is committed to making our products more eco-friendly(5) and we are proud to offer AT&T customers an eco-centric(5) device with an impressive feature set and stylish design," said Omar Khan, Chief Strategy Officer, Samsung Mobile. "The Evergreen is made of 70% post-consumer recycled plastics and as a whole is 83% recyclable(4). It also features reduced and recyclable packaging(4), a CD to replace the user manual and an Energy Star qualified charger. "

"We support AT&T's approach to incorporating environmental considerations directly into regular, ongoing discussions with suppliers and the company's desire to improve the overall environmental impact of all handsets," said Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, Advisory Services, BSR. "Through our interactions with AT&T, we feel that AT&T's work on handsets is consistent with its broader focus on sustainability issues, as evidenced by the recognition AT&T has received through the Carbon Disclosure Project and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America,".

For more information on the Evergreen, please visit the AT&T Web site.

For more information regarding AT&T's overall sustainability initiatives, please visit http://www.att.com/csr.

** Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q2 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

(1) Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, 2002/95/EC as amended.

(2) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

(3) Brominated flame retardants (BFR).

(4) Recycling programs for the Evergreen and packaging may not exist in all areas.

(5) The term "eco-friendly" and "eco-centric" refer to the product, packaging and recycling initiatives as described in this release and applicable product documentation, websites, and other referenced programs.

(6) Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers.

(7) Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $150.   Some agents impose add'l fees. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.

(8) AT&T Navigator - Separate Subscription required.

(9) International Roaming: Requires compatible device. Avail, quality of coverage & svcs while roaming are not guaranteed. See wireless.att.com/global for updated countries, rates, charges & full terms & conditions.

(10) AT&T Promotion Card: Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2-year contract and $20 a month messaging or combination of messaging/data plan is $79.99.  Allow 60 days for fulfillment.  Card may be used only in the U.S. is valid for 120 days after issuance date but is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or automated gasoline pumps. Card request must be postmarked by December 6, 2010 & you must be a customer for 30 consecutive days to receive card.

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

About AT&T

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

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Natalie Young of AT&T, +1-404-986-1822, nyoung@attnews.us; or Tracy Calabrese of MWW Group, +1-214-414-3332, tcalabrese@mww.com for Samsung

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