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Atari and Cryptic Studios Announce Champions Online(TM) Free-to-Play for Q1 2011

Free-to-Play Closed Beta Begins November 9, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, and renowned MMO developer Cryptic Studios have announced today that the superhero MMORPG, Champions Online(TM), will be free to play beginning Q1 2011. Players will be able to download and enjoy the game at absolutely no cost.

Champions Online free-to-play will also feature additional premium content for purchase. Adventure Packs, items, powers and costume pieces can be selected a la carte inside Cryptic's innovative C-Store. Additionally, current players may continue subscribing as Gold members, while new players may also optionally upgrade to Gold status, which unlocks most of the game's content and includes extra features for a set price of $14.99 per month.

"Transitioning Champions Online to the free-to-play model is a great opportunity to reach a whole new audience of PC gamers that view subscription fees as a barrier to entry," said John Needham, CEO of Cryptic Studios.  "By taking care of our current subscription-based community and welcoming the addition of new players through free-to-play, Champions Online is poised to build upon its success and to establish a new leadership position as the first free-to-play superhero MMO."

Champions Online has been lauded since its launch for the customization options it gives players. The switch to free-to-play gives players even more control over their gameplay:

    --  Unlimited Play Time - Play as much as you like, as long as you like, at
        absolutely no cost. No subscription or credit card required.

    --  Your Own Hero, Your Own Story - Become a hero, encounter his or her
        Nemesis, and advance to maximum level at no cost.

    --  Play Your Way - Utilize the optional web-based and in-game C-Store to
        purchase gameplay upgrades or additional premium content.

The Champions Online free-to-play closed beta test begins on November 9, 2010 and will be made available to a subset of current players, with potential openings for new users.

Champions Online brings epic heroism to the MMORPG genre with depth that challenges the most experienced online gamers, while its fast-paced action engages new entrants to the online superhero universe. Join with Defender and the legendary Champions to stop Dr. Destroyer and his minions in the ultimate showdown between good and evil.

To learn more about Champions Online Free-to-Play, please visit: http://www.champions-online.com/f2p.

ABOUT ATARI, SA

Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment.  Atari's brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and social online platforms, PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices).

Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek(TM) Online, Champions(TM)) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.

For more information please visit: http://www.atari.com

© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.

Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

ABOUT CRYPTIC STUDIOS

Based in Los Gatos, CA, Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online games committed to delivering the next level of MMO gameplay. Cryptic develops AAA titles for PC and consoles, including Star Trek Online and Champions Online. For more information on Cryptic Studios, please visit the official website at: http://www.crypticstudios.com.  Cryptic word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Cryptic Studios, Inc.

SOURCE  Atari, Inc.

Atari, Inc.

CONTACT: Tiyson Reynolds, Atari, +1-310-806-6195, tiyson.reynolds@atari.com; Debra Duffy, Dan Klores Communications, +1-212-981-5219, debra_duffy@dkcnews.com

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

LivePerson and Engage Partner to Provide Intelligent Online Engagement Solutions to Asia-Pacific Region

Initial Sales Efforts to Focus on Australia and New Zealand Markets

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPSN), a provider of online engagement solutions that facilitate real-time assistance and expert advice, and Engage, an Australia-based customer contact solutions business, established in partnership with the Clemenger Group, today announced they have partnered to bring LivePerson's market-leading real-time, intelligent online engagement solutions to businesses throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Under the partnership, Engage will act as the direct sales channel for LivePerson in the region.  Initial sales efforts will focus on Australia and New Zealand.  The combined solution of LivePerson's technology and Engage's customer contact solutions can transform the way Australians interact with companies online, and will enable online businesses to generate more value from their online marketing and sales initiatives.

"LivePerson is one of the most innovative, intelligent and customer-friendly service offerings available today, and is used by leading companies around the world to boost online revenue, improve customer satisfaction, and create operational efficiencies," said Kevin Panozza, Engage CEO.   "We are thrilled to be able to bring the company's unique, real-time proactive chat capability to online businesses in this region, to help them generate more value through their online sales and service channels."

"As we partner with Engage, a subsidiary of BBDO's Clemenger Group, in the Asia-Pacific region to grow and expand our Enterprise presence, we expect to emulate the success of LivePerson in the US and Europe," said Jim Dicso, Executive Vice President of Sales and Service at LivePerson.  "We see growing demand for proactive, online engagement solutions throughout the Asia-Pacific region, particularly within the telecommunications and financial services markets - two industries where we have extensive knowledge and experience."

LivePerson's intelligent engagement solutions have proven to deliver both top and bottom line results for online businesses of all sizes.  Upon implementing LivePerson solutions, customers typically see:

    --  A 20% increase in online sales conversions
    --  A 40% increase in average order value
    --  A 25% decrease in email and voice support costs
    --  Customer satisfaction scores well above other human-assisted channels

To learn more about LivePerson's Enterprise solutions in the Asia-Pacific region, please visit http://www.letsengage.com.au/

About LivePerson

LivePerson (http://www.liveperson.com) is a provider of online engagement solutions that facilitate real-time assistance and expert advice. Connecting businesses and experts with consumers seeking help on the Web, LivePerson's hosted software platform creates more relevant, compelling and personalized online experiences. Every month, LivePerson's intelligent platform helps millions of people succeed online. More than 8,500 companies, including EarthLink, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, and Verizon, rely on LivePerson to maximize the impact of the online channel. LivePerson is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Atlanta, San Francisco, London and Tel Aviv.

About Engage

Engage is an Australian customer contact solutions business, established in partnership with the Clemenger Group and drawing on Australia's most experienced contact centre team to help companies realign their service to meet changing customer needs and expectations. Engage provides the world's latest and most sophisticated customer contact technology, allowing customers to connect with companies using the media and channel of their choice, from Skype to SMS, iPhone and other smart phone apps, Instant Messaging (IM) and proactive chat - as well as the traditional phone call or email. The Engage hosted service allows companies to run the most advanced contact center solutions without the capital expenditure cycles and complexities associated with traditional contact center technology. This Software as a Service (SaaS) solution allows companies to establish lower cost contact center operations within their existing business, rather than outsourcing to domestic or offshore operators.

SOURCE  LivePerson, Inc.

LivePerson, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Inlow, LivePerson, Inc., +1-212-609-4248, ainlow@liveperson.com, or John Gillman, Engage, +0419 995552, john.gillman@commr.com.au

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

Email Error Helps Land Executive in Prison: Elizabeth Danziger Shows How to Avoid Email Land Mines

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Email misjudgments can land people in jail.  Just ask James A. Brown, the ex-Merrill Lynch executive who wrote in an email that Enron had "promised" that Merrill would get its money back in a suspicious deal. The Wall Street Journal (10/23/10) reports that Mr. Brown, speaking from prison, says he wrote the email hastily and never meant to suggest an illegal guarantee. Merrill Lynch and Enron are not alone in suffering from email errors. Goldman Sachs, Toyota, and many others have been blindsided by the reality that every email can be subpoenaed and published on the front page.  Elizabeth Danziger, author of Get to the Point! Painless Advice for Writing Letters, Emails and Memos Clients Will Understand, 2nd edition (Mesa 2010) notes that emails written quickly in the presumed privacy of one's office can cause terrible repercussions.  "As the proverb goes, 'Act in haste; repent at leisure.' People often forget that emails last forever," says Danziger.

Danziger's book offers ten tools for using email effectively.  In addition to helping readers overcome the risks of email, Danziger shows how to use this vital business tool to maximum benefit. The email principles are reminders that courtesy is as important as brevity, so every email should contain a greeting and a salutation.  She also notes that readers judge writers' professionalism and intelligence by the grammar and punctuation of even a brief email.  Danziger urges writers to clarify their purpose before they write and to state the main point in the subject line of every email.  The author also shows how to avoid the brusque tone that often makes email recipients think the writer is angry.

Elizabeth Danziger brings 28 years of experience to her role as writing trainer and author. She graduated from Pomona College and the UCLA Anderson School. She founded Worktalk Communications Consulting in Los Angeles, California in 1987. The firm offers customized on-site writing training to businesses all over the United States. In addition to her insights on email, Danziger teaches the full range of skills needed to write clearly and concisely in today's marketplace. Clients include the US Department of Commerce, Answer Financial, Lipton, Ernst and Young, Southern California Edison, and many others. Thousands of readers have benefited from the fun, no-nonsense writing advice of Get to the Point!  Now the second edition brings home Danziger's insights into on-line writing.

Contact Elizabeth Danziger at lizd@worktalk.com , (310) 396-8303 or (310) 699-8945.

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Elizabeth Danziger

CONTACT: Elizabeth Danziger, +1-310-396-8303, or +1-310-699-8945, lizd@worktalk.com

Bowman and Brooke Launches New Daubert Blog

Leading Authority in Product Liability Litigation Creates the Daubert Uncensored Blog as a Resource for Legal Professionals Nationwide

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowman and Brooke LLP, a nationally recognized law firm in product liability matters, is pleased to announce the launch of its new blog on the Daubert standard, http://www.daubertuncensored.com. The Daubert Uncensored blog is designed to provide corporate executives and in-house counsel with up-to-date news and commentary on relevant Daubert cases and trends across the country.

As the lead writer of Daubert Uncensored, John Sear, a Partner in Bowman and Brooke's Minneapolis office, will highlight significant Daubert cases and provide insight on critical case information such as who was challenged, the corresponding disciplines and areas of expertise, and whether or not testimony was admitted or excluded.

"The Daubert process plays a significant role in many stages of litigation, beginning with the court's initial scheduling conference and continuing all the way through trial and appeal," said John. "It is vital for those involved to know every facet of how best to approach the Daubert process. That is the goal of the Daubert Uncensored blog - to peel away the layers of some of the more complex Daubert cases and provide a fresh look at what tactics are most effective in today's legal landscape."

As a seasoned trial lawyer, John has briefed and argued Daubert motions in a vast array of industries including orthopedics, chemistry, human factors, obstetrics, mechanical engineering, toxicology, epidemiology, biostatistics, immunology, and veterinary medicine, and defended favorable rulings on appeal. The Daubert Uncensored blog offers a unique and in-depth perspective that allows companies and their legal counsel to stay abreast of evolving groundbreaking trends. Please visit http://www.daubertuncensored.com for more information. 

About Bowman and Brooke

In less than 25 years, Bowman and Brooke LLP has become a nationally recognized trial firm and the fourth largest product liability practice in the country. The firm's 160 attorneys defend a variety of corporate clients, including many Fortune 500 and internationally-based companies, in widely publicized catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, and other complex litigation throughout all 50 states.

As a nationwide law firm, Bowman and Brooke provides a well-established array of complementary core practice groups to its national product liability defense practice, including healthcare litigation, intellectual property litigation, construction litigation, property damage litigation, toxic torts, class actions, consumer warranty litigation, as well as commercial litigation. The firm has offices in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Detroit, San Jose, Los Angeles, Richmond and Columbia.  For more information on the firm visit http://www.bowmanandbrooke.com

SOURCE  Bowman and Brooke LLP

Bowman and Brooke LLP

CONTACT: Kelly Cross, Levick Strategic Communications, +1-202-973-5301, kcross@levick.com

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

IGT's Epic Star Wars(TM) Droid(TM) Hunt Takes Players to Another Galaxy at G2E 2010

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating the major games that players love and the network systems that improve the player experience, will showcase Star Wars Droid Hunt at the 2010 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Nov. 16-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"Players love our Star Wars games and Star Wars Droid Hunt is the biggest and best game to date," said Ron Rivera, IGT senior vice president of North America sales. "Packed with huge brand appeal, engaging bonuses and fantastic graphics, this game is poised to be a hit on casino floors."

Star Wars Droid Hunt, IGT's new MegaJackpots® Slot, is coming to a galaxy near you. The game virtually takes players far, far away, and the recognizable Star Wars theme makes the game attractive to a diverse demographic.

Star Wars Droid Hunt allows for simple game play, multiple bonus opportunities, frequent feature activity and sustainable game sessions. The Star Wars saga transformed cinema, and this MegaJackpots® game is set to revolutionize the casino floor, attracting movie fans and players alike. Familiar Star Wars sounds and images enhance the player experience with strong brand appeal and entertaining features. Plus, a wide area progressive top award appeals to players seeking a big jackpot win.

The intergalactic excitement starts in the base game, where after any reel spin, a Star Destroyer may appear and trigger the Star Destroyer Wild feature where TIE fighters blast anywhere from one to 10 symbols on the reels making them wild.

Four interactive bonuses create a high-energy game with lots of action to engage players. Three bonus symbols trigger the Droid Hunt feature, which then instructs players to press a red button that awards one of the following four bonuses: Droid Match, Astromech Free Spins, Ion Blaster or the Tusken Raider.

In the Droid Match Bonus, players pick a Jawa, which has an assigned droid credit value. Then, by matching two droids, players win the credit value for that Droid times a bonus multiplier of up to 10X. During this bonus round, each door selected without a match increases the bonus multiplier.

The Astromech Free Spins bonus lets players select an Astromech Droid to reveal a symbol that locks in place each time it appears on a video reel during the free spins. The bonus win is awarded after all spins are completed and is based on MultiWay® combinations, which feature 243 ways to win.

Players can win up to 5,000 credits times the bet per line in the Ion Blaster Bonus. R2D2 is shot from the ion blaster to award the credit value. And in the Tusken Raider Bonus, players can win up to 1,000 credits times the bet per line as the Tusken Raider shakes his gaffi stick to award the credit value.

Star Wars Droid Hunt features IGT's MEGAfx Surround Chair, which wrap players in comfort and delivers seat-shaking sound to bring the galactic action alive.

Follow IGT's news and activities from G2E at http://www.IGT.com/G2E2010.

About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products worldwide. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com.

SOURCE  IGT

IGT

CONTACT: Jaclyn March, +1-775-448-8377, Jaclyn.March@IGT.com, or Shelle Murach, +1-775-448-0221, Shelle.Murach@IGT.com, both of IGT Public Relations

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

uControl Launches OpenSMA, an Industry Program of Companies Committed to Home Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA)

OpenSMA Partners Work Together via Open Standards to Make the Connected Home a Reality

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26/PRNewswire/ -- uControl, a leader in the SMA space, announces today the creation of OpenSMA: an industry program committed to the growth and development of the SMA market.  OpenSMA is focused on open, technology-agnostic standards and a collaboration of the widest variety of players who power the Connected Home.  The OpenSMA program will foster complete compatibility and integration across all members' products and services.

With the launch of OpenSMA, uControl also announces its first named partners: CentraLite, Comporium, Ember, Massillion, NewWave Communications, SMC Networks and The Weather Channel.  The newly launched OpenSMA website (http://www.OpenSMA.com) will be the hub for announcements--such as new members, as well as event details, white papers and member news.  OpenSMA membership information can also be found at OpenSMA.com.

To truly power all aspects of the Connected Home, the OpenSMA program is broadly divided into five vertical segments with some members falling into multiple categories.  They are:

Service Providers - Broadband or Internet Service Providers who are delivering SMA solutions to their customer base.  The players in this segment are the main distribution channel by which SMA solutions get deployed into the home.  Comporium, Massillion and NewWave Communication are among the first cable companies to join OpenSMA.

Platform Hardware - uControl's SMA platform runs in many locations within the home.  For example, OpenSMA member SMC Networks' all-in-one Ruby SMA TouchScreen houses uControl's software stack in addition to performing all the functions of a stand alone ZigBee-based alarm system.  Platform Hardware members range from home gateway, router and modem vendors to set-top box and multimedia tablet manufacturers.

Lifestyle Devices - Wireless security sensors, thermostats, lighting controls, video cameras, door locks and much more are categorized within the Lifestyle Device segment.  Members of this group leverage open standards such as ZigBee and Wi-Fi to integrate their products into the OpenSMA ecosystem.  Today, uControl announces CentraLite as a new Lifestyle Device member of OpenSMA.

Apps - OpenSMA members who focus on application development fall within the Apps segment.  uControl's SMA platform supports applications developed in Flash.  This allows the creation of a wide range of functionality such as digital photo viewing, news streams, sports updates, weather alerts, energy management, smart grid integration and home health monitoring.  The Apps category was created to become a catalyst for OpenSMA members to collaborate and create synergistic solutions leveraging products and services from all segments within the program.  Tying Lifestyle Devices and Platform Hardware to Apps - and vice-versa - will provide greater value and innovation to all members of OpenSMA.  The Weather Channel announces its membership as an OpenSMA Application partner today. 

Infrastructure - The Infrastructure segment is comprised of important industry players who are the glue to make everything else work.  These companies provide the base of the uControl platform that keeps all members' products and services seamlessly working together.  OpenSMA welcomes Ember with its industry leading ZigBee chipset and protocol software to the program.

"We are so proud to publicly launch the OpenSMA program today.  Since its inception, the uControl open approach to the Connected Home has been very simple - and deliberate:  deliver the most open, technology-agnostic platform possible, accessible to any device manufacturer, content provider or partner to accelerate the adoption of SMA everywhere," said uControl CEO, Jim Johnson.  "We are aligning with partners who believe the same.  Today, with OpenSMA, our open, integrated, all-inclusive approach is formalized.  Companies who join OpenSMA will work even more closely together to bring solutions to market and ultimately benefit end-consumers hungry for Connected Home capabilities."

About uControl:

Austin-based uControl delivers an open, technology-agnostic Home Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) software platform making the Connected Home a reality.  uControl focuses on the full spectrum of SMA solutions, leading with next generation home security.  Through its industry-leading OpenSMA program, uControl brings together all the players who power the Connected Home, integrating and enabling a diverse ecosystem, from Service Providers such as cable and telephone companies to Platform Hardware and Lifestyle Device manufacturers who supply items such as thermostats, lighting controls, touch screen tablets and security sensors.  Application developers also play a crucial role within OpenSMA, bringing to market an endless list of Connected Home applications.  Leveraging the uControl SMA platform, OpenSMA partners enable home security, energy management, home health monitoring, entertainment, communication, and an ever-expanding list of Connected Home possibilities.  For details on uControl partners and customers or more information on OpenSMA, visit http://www.opensma.com or follow @opensma on Twitter.  For more information about uControl, visit http://www.ucontrol.com or call 1-888-357-4214. 

SOURCE  uControl

uControl

CONTACT: Laura Beck of uControl, +1-512-786-1098, laura.beck@ucontrol.com

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

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Romney

New Cell Site in Hampshire County Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment In West Virginia Wireless Network

ROMNEY, W.Va., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new 3G cell site in Romney.

The new site will enhance wireless coverage for area residents and businesses between the intersection of Routes 29 and 50 traveling west toward Heidi Cooper Road in Augusta. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to extend the nation's fastest mobile broadband wireless network, according to expert, independent testing. AT&T has continued to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers.

"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses that need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Mid Atlantic. "Our ongoing investments in this part of the state will help us ensure that our customers in Romney have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth."

Today's announcement is part of AT&T's West Virginia wireless network investment plans for 2010, which includes the addition of nearly 30 new cell sites and the upgrade of more than 20 additional cell sites to 3G. It also builds on AT&T's mobile broadband expansion to Berkeley and Morgan counties in the Eastern Panhandle earlier this year.

The new cell site is one of many ongoing network initiatives planned to enhance wireless coverage and capacity across the country. AT&T recently upgraded 3G cell sites nationwide to High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2. Future plans include another upgrade to HSPA+ technology at the end of this year followed by the initial deployment next year of LTE, the next-generation of wireless technology. These advancements, when combined with an ongoing initiative to increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, are a part of AT&T's strategy to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and in the future.

AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 140 major cruise ships, as well as 3G services in more than 125 countries.

AT&T also owns and operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 23,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 125,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our U.S. Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.

For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Romney or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

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

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

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

About AT&T

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

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

© 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: Jennifer Clark of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-202-828-5065, jc167s@att.com

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

Activision & Tony Hawk®: SHRED Retail Outlets Nationwide

New Entry in Best-Selling Action Sport Franchise Allows Players to GO BIG and Feel the Rush of Skate and Snowboarding

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the latest installment in the best-selling action sports video game franchise, Tony Hawk®: SHRED, is available at North American retail outlets. Tony Hawk: SHRED allows players to GO BIG and feel the exhilaration of supersized skate and snowboarding, using the game's intuitive, motion-sensing board controller right at their feet.  Featuring an arcade style look and feel, and all new snowboarding, SHRED is packed with larger-than-life moments and a veritable assortment of jaw-dropping tricks -- enticing kids to get off the couch and into the action.  Players will be on the board controller mastering BIG air, BIG drops, and BIGGER tricks in no time!

With Tony Hawk: SHRED's innovative motion-sensing board controller and exciting GO BIG gameplay, kids will be actively using their boundless energy while riding as any of SHRED's pro skaters and snowboarders including Tony Hawk, Lyn-z Adams Hawkins, Corey Duffel, Sean Malto, David Gonzalez, Geoff Rowley, Stevie Williams and Chaz Ortiz; and snowboarders Travis Rice, Louie Vito and Olympic Gold Medalist Torah Bright.  Additionally, players will have access to Mii versions of all the pro athletes, and can import their own Mii characters on the Wii, and their own Avatars on the Xbox 360® version of the game.

Players can also visit Tony Hawk: SHRED's interactive web site at http://www.shredgame.com and learn how to master over-the-top skate and snowboarding gameplay tricks and explore new game info, soundtrack details, dozens of training videos, talent bios, gameplay tips and more.

Tony Hawk: SHRED is available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Nintendo Wii(TM).  The game is rated "E" (Everyone - content that may be suitable for ages six and older) by the ESRB.

About Tony Hawk, Inc.

Tony Hawk, Inc. is a world leader in its field with the unprecedented ability to bring alternative sports and their unique lifestyle to the masses while maintaining an indispensable edge of authenticity with the market's hard-core, trendsetting audience. Founded by Tony Hawk in 1998 and based in Vista, CA, the company is organized into five segments: Merchandising, Events, Endorsements, Film and Digital Media. These lifestyle sports include skateboarding, BMX, Motocross, surfing and snowboarding. Consumer goods bearing the Tony Hawk brand have dominated several markets, including interactive games, skateboard hard goods, lifestyle apparel, toys, publications and more.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Tony Hawk is a registered trademark of Tony Hawk, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Wii is a  trademark of Nintendo.  Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.  "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: MacLean Marshall, Sr. PR Manager, Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-424-744-5674, maclean.marshall@activision.com

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

IBM Launches New Lab to Help Business Partners Cash in on Cloud Computing

HURSLEY, England and ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- In a deliberate move to quickly prepare its global ecosystem of business partners for the coming wave of cloud computing opportunities, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today launched a first-of-its-kind Cloud Computing Lab in the United Kingdom to help partners capture cloud computing business opportunities.  The new lab will help IBM Business Partners cloud enable their technologies and gain the sales and marketing skills they need to take advantage of this fast-growing market.

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In a recent IBM developerWorks survey of 2,000 IT professionals from 87 countries, 91 percent of respondents said they anticipate cloud computing to overtake on-premise computing as the primary way organizations acquire IT by 2015.  Industry analysts also are predicting significant growth for cloud computing services, estimating that this year's $68 billion opportunity will reach nearly $150 billion in four years.

Partners at the new Cloud Computing Lab in the Hursley IBM Innovation Center can access the latest in IBM cloud technologies to develop and test new cloud services, and work with industry experts to build a go-to-market plan. A typical project at the lab will help a partner explore a wide variety of cloud computing models and become cloud builders, application, technology and infrastructure providers, and cloud resellers and aggregators, depending on their individual business.

Unlike IBM's competitors who ask their partners to do the heavy lifting in cloud enabling their technology -- then come up with a business plan to sell it -- IBM works directly with its partners on these crucial steps to help ensure joint success in the marketplace.

For example, IBM Business Partner Maxima, a leading IT business systems and managed services company based in the UK, recently signed an agreement and developed a go-to-market plan with IBM to deliver cloud based services to its 1,400 mid-market customers across the US, Europe and Asia, including 500 of its own resellers.  Maxima will deliver business applications hosted on an IBM cloud to its clients in the construction, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, telecommunications, and public sector industries.  The company will market cloud services through its Maxima Reseller Portal, allowing customers and resellers to use and market business applications using the portal.

"Businesses are looking for reliable performance and security in cloud services," said Graham Kingsmill, CEO, Maxima. "The combination of Maxima and IBM cloud services addresses these issues and can help our joint clients and resellers grow their business and reach new markets."

Experts from IBM's Cast Iron development teamwill be on-hand at the lab to help partners connect on-premise and cloud computing environments for clients in the finance, healthcare, telecommunications and energy and utilities industries.  IBM acquired Cast Iron earlier this year for its expertise as a leading integration-as-a-service company.

Partners can access the lab from any of IBM's network of 38 Innovation Centers worldwide. As a result, partners at these centers can work virtually with the cloud experts at the Hursley IBM Innovation Center to enable their technologies and gain the skills they need to build and deliver new cloud services.

"Our business partners are ready to cash-in on cloud computing, and they are looking to IBM for hands-on assistance to drive new business opportunities," said Jim Corgel, general manager, IBM ISV and Developer Relations. "The new Cloud Computing Lab will help our partners gain the skills they need to build next generation business applications and services for the cloud using IBM technologies."

Today's announcement builds on recent cloud news where IBM continues to demonstrate its commitment to help business partners capture cloud business opportunities:

    --  IBM's Cloud Service Provider Platform -- the new platform provides
        telecommunications clients with industry specific hardware, software and
        services to help clients rapidly deliver cloud computing on their own.
        IBM partners such as Broadsoft, Corent Technology, deCarta, Jamcracker,
        Juniper Networks, NetApp, Openet, RightScale and Wavemaker are
        supporting the platform today. IBM's Venture Capital Group worked with
        six of these nine partners during their startup phase, helping them to
        become IBM Business Partners and make their technologies
        enterprise-ready for the cloud using IBM hardware and software.
    --  Expansion of the Smart Business Development &Test on the IBM Cloud --
        this cloud allows enterprise clients to expand and enhance internal
        development and test processes with instant access to resources through
        IBM's secure, scalable cloud delivery model. IBM continues to build an
        ecosystem of partners to deliver the most complete and comprehensive
        cloud computing solutions to clients. This ecosystem comprises existing
        and new cloud partners: Cohesive Flexible Technologies Corp (Cohesive
        FT) allows customer controlled networking in a cloud, and Servoy
        provides a rapid application development and deployment environment for
        creating and building high-end enterprise applications on the cloud. "
    --  IBM Cloud Computing Architecture Certifications -- IBM Software partners
        and any IT professional looking to certify their cloud computing
        knowledge can now become IBM Cloud Computing Architecture certified,
        demonstrating they have mastered skills to design public and private
        cloud computing solutions based on IBM technology.  The
        first-of-its-kind certification adds credibility to partners that have
        demonstrated their cloud knowledge, and helps customers identify them as
        industry experts. MSI Systems Integrators and Ultramatics are among 90
        IBM partners certified today.

To hear about cloud computing from IBM Business Partners, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?våxEsnoHTyg.

For more information on IBM Innovation Centers, visit: http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/iic.

For more IBM Cloud news, visit: http://www.ibm.com/press/cloud.

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NETGEAR Roku Player Hits Retail Shelves in Time for Holiday Season

NETGEAR and Roku partner to bring instant TV access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music, sports, and photos from the internet - with one neat box under $90

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and Internet service providers, today announced that the NETGEAR Roku Player (NTV250) is immediately available at major consumer electronics stores including Best Buy, Radio Shack, Fry's and online at Amazon.com and Buy.com.   

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The NETGEAR Roku Player, priced at only $89.99, makes it possible for consumers to instantly access over 100,000 movies and TV shows, live sporting events, music and more - directly from the Internet onto their TVs. With more than 85 channels available, the NETGEAR Roku Player allows users to access popular online content from providers like Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, Vimeo, Pandora, MP3tunes, SmugMug, Flickr and more. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy watching games on channels from MLB.TV and UFC, along with more channels to come soon.

The NETGEAR Roku Player offers 1080p HD video resolution, built-in Wireless-N and Ethernet for easy wireless or wired Internet connectivity anywhere in the home and is able to connect to any TV via HDMI or composite video and stereo output. And it's super simple to set up in five minutes or less.

"We can't wait to share the NETGEAR Roku Player with America - it's the latest addition to the NETGEAR AV Series of products for connected entertainment and an easy way for consumers to enjoy popular Internet content on their TV in high definition," said Vivek Pathela, VP and GM for Home/Consumer Products at NETGEAR. "It's also a great holiday gift for your family and friends, and won't burn a hole in your wallet."

"We're very pleased to be partnering with NETGEAR which is broadening the reach of the Roku experience via a branded NETGEAR device," said Anthony Wood, founder and CEO of Roku. "For the first time, consumers can see a Roku player in action at local retail outlets, buy and enjoy it that same day."

More on Content Partners

With a Netflix account, people can watch video on multiple devices with a single subscription.  Amazon offers consumers access to over 75,000 titles, many in HD. Subscriptions and prices vary by service. 

For more information on the product and channel partners, please visit: http://www.roku.com/roku-channel-store

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and Internet service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of Big IT. The company also supplies all of the top Internet service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in over 27,000 retail locations around the globe, and through more than 36,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.netgear.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

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

Teradata and Karmasphere Partner to Provide a High-Speed On-Ramp to Big Data

Karmasphere speeds Hadoop production deployment, Teradata speeds integration, analysis

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership provides tools to dramatically increase productivity for developers and analysts working with the Big Data ecosystem. Companies can now use Karmasphere software to build, deploy and run MapReduce jobs that access both Hadoop files and the Teradata Data Warehouse for unprecedented insights. TeradataCorporation (NYSE: TDC), the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, today announced a partnership with Karmasphere(TM), the leader in Big Data Intelligence software bringing Apache Hadoop power to developers and analysts. 

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Historically parallel processing has been limited to advanced data warehouses, a design pioneered by Teradata. Today, Hadoop offers massively parallel processing using Java, Perl, SQL, Python, and other tools. Karmasphere Studio harnesses the power of both environments in a single developer platform. Using simple drag and drop interfaces, a programmer can write and deploy MapReduce applications that use data and processing capacity from both Teradata systems and Hadoop simultaneously. Imagine: one programmer orchestrating thousands of Hadoop servers exchanging hundreds of terabytes with a single Teradata Database, all in parallel. 

In most Hadoop sites, there are vast amounts of complex unstructured data for MapReduce programs to process. This data can be coupled with the integrated data in the data warehouse such as sales, inventory, campaigns, customer profiles and more. Karmasphere offers the first Big Data productivity platform to simplify using these two massively parallel data environments in a single application.

The Karmasphere Application Framework is an open platform providing independence across the Hadoop cluster infrastructure. It enables easy, one-click deployment of MapReduce applications across any cloud or cluster, and a rich and friendly user-interface to maximize productivity, discovery and insight. Karmasphere Studio is a graphical environment to develop, debug, deploy and monitor MapReduce jobs on Hadoop. It accelerates the development process for experienced Hadoop developers and reduces the learning curve for those new to Hadoop.

"Teradata customers and prospects are using MapReduce and Hadoop software, but because it is fairly new, there are not many vendors offering tools for that environment.  Karmasphere stepped up and provided the first Big Data productivity platform to build and run MapReduce jobs on the Hadoop platform," said Scott Gnau, chief development officer, Teradata Corporation. "Teradata developer tools have been integrated and validated with Karmasphere Studio in the Eclipse IDE. As a result, Teradata clients who are considering Hadoop will find it easier to develop MapReduce applications that access the Teradata Data Warehouse."

"Together, Teradata and Karmasphere can cut through the complexity and provide an easy-to-use on-ramp to Big Data," said Martin Hall, chief executive officer, Karmasphere. "Karmasphere products make it easier to program, run, debug, and monitor MapReduce jobs. Karmasphere software brings together the unlimited scalability of Teradata and Hadoop to rapidly mine new universes of big data for competitive advantage."

In this partnership, the two companies will market jointly, sharing information and education so that sales and technical professionals in both companies can assist customers in building MapReduce applications that use the Teradata Data Warehouse as a data source or destination. By recommending Karmasphere, Teradata professionals can help clients be more successful in their MapReduce applications leveraging both unstructured and structured data.

"Since Karmasphere Studio supports the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment, it made sense to add the Teradata Eclipse plug-ins --delivered in 2008-- to the developer environment," said Dan Graham, general manager of enterprise systems, Teradata. "Since then, Teradata has released two major enhancements to the plug-ins for the data warehouse. With Karmasphere Studio, this makes the task of writing MapReduce programs that access the Teradata Database much easier." 

About Karmasphere

Karmasphere is a big data intelligence software company bringing Apache Hadoop power to developers and analysts. Karmasphere enables companies to unlock the competitive advantages within their large datasets by providing an easy-to-use class of client-side software. Karmasphere's products, built around the Karmasphere Application Framework(TM), feature independence across any Hadoop environment, easy one-click deployment across any cloud/cluster, and a rich and friendly user-interface to maximize productivity, discovery and insight. For more information please see http://www.karmasphere.com.

Note: Karmasphere, Karmasphere Application Framework and Karmasphere Studio are trademarks of Karmasphere.

About Teradata

Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) is the world's largest company solely focused on raising intelligence and achieving enterprise agility through its database software, enterprise data warehousing, data warehouse appliances, consulting, and enterprise analytics.  Visit Teradata on the web at http://www.teradata.com.

Teradata is a trademark or registered trademark of Teradata Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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

6fusion Announces the General Availability of its Cloud Computing Platform UC6 Version 3.0

New release provides an end-to-end cloud management platform for external, internal and hybrid clouds in a single console powered by the Workload Allocation Cube

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- 6fusion, the leading provider of utility billed Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) today announced the general availability of its latest cloud computing platform UC6 Version 3.0. The new release builds on the company's core utility metering technology and includes a multi-tenant cloud management console, self-service workload creation and management and improved features to help customers orchestrate workload migration to the cloud.

Leveraging 6fusion's unique metering algorithm -- the Workload Allocation Cube (WAC) -- the UC6 platform turns the cloud into a billable utility. Users can meter cloud resource usage and either cost allocate or bill based on actual computing resource consumption. Paying for Infrastructure as a Service using the WAC is like paying for electricity by the kilowatt, ensuring customers are only charged for what they actually use and providing improved transparency into cost and resource allocation. "With the release of UC6 Version 3.0, service providers and enterprises now have the tools necessary to turn the cloud into a truly utility-based model, regardless of whether they are using external, internal or hybrid cloud services," said 6fusion CEO John Cowan.

6fusion's UC6 Version 3.0 provides an end-to-end cloud management platform for internal, external and hybrid clouds. "UC6 3.0 creates a single pane of glass through which enterprise customers, service providers and data center operators can provision and manage compute resources on a global basis," explained Rob Bissett, 6fusion's VP of Product Management. Through the UC6 user interface, customers can instantly deploy new cloud workloads to their own private infrastructure or infrastructure that belongs to multi-tenant service providers anywhere in the world.

Another key feature is the Profiler module. Initially released as a stand-alone tool in 2009, Profiler comes fully integrated with UC6 3.0. "Profiler is a critical tool for our business because it unlocks valuable insight into the cost performance of an application, the number one barrier to cloud-based adoption," said Greg Onoprijenko, Managing Director of Sales for e-ternity Business Continuity Consultants. "Our customers depend on Profiler to help determine and prioritize their cloud migration strategies."

UC6 3.0 can be deployed to create multi-tenant IaaS or within the private confines of an Enterprise data center. "We believe the future of the IaaS business rests with the capability to seamlessly bridge the business requirements of Enterprise customers with the technical capabilities of service providers," said Cowan. Phil Santoni, CEO of Net Direct Systems, agrees. "We chose to partner with 6fusion because they built a platform that addresses many of the challenges facing cloud adoption within the Enterprise market," said Santoni. "Net Direct System's cloud service strategy is based on 6fusion's ability to not just meter and bill compute resources, but also safely and securely permit the customer to outsource workloads on-demand to external data centers."

To learn more about UC6 3.0, try the platform for free, or to get more information about joining the cloud, visit http://www.6fusion.com.

Contact: John Cowan, 919-917-5150

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CONTACT: John Cowan, +1-919-917-5150

Web Site: http://www.6fusion.com

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology Scales Out Scientific Research Operations With Isilon

Leader in Ecology and Genetics Deploys Isilon Scale-Out Storage to Consolidate Scientific Data and Applications, Simplifying Management and Improving Productivity to Accelerate Time-to-Results

SEATTLE, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Isilon® (Nasdaq: ISLN) today announced that the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology (MPI) has deployed Isilon scale-out storage to help power its leading-edge research in ecology and genetics. Using Isilon's X-Series, featuring the OneFS® operating system, MPI has consolidated project-related home directories, file shares and scientific data archives onto a single, shared storage resource, simplifying data management to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. With Isilon, MPI's researchers can access mission-critical information simultaneously without any performance disruption, increasing workflow efficiency to accelerate time-to-results. 

"With the switch to Isilon, we can now provide our research team with a central storage resource that eliminates the data access and management challenges of separate systems, volumes and capacity limitations," said Derk Wachsmuth, IT manager, MPI for Evolutionary Biology. "By consolidating all of our project-related data, we've significantly improved workflow efficiency, while retaining the flexibility to add storage on-demand as our needs change."

MPI for Evolutionary Biology focuses on general evolutionary processes, including ecological adaptations and the evolution of cooperation, analyzed through ecological, molecular and theoretical approaches. By deploying Isilon scale-out storage to unify its project-related data stores, MPI has provided its 60 researchers with immediate, highly concurrent data access, streamlining the sharing of information to improve collaboration, while reducing storage management and costs. Using Isilon's Backup Accelerator, MPI can backup critical information without any interruption to front-end performance, improving data reliability and ensuring its research data is always readily available and secure. 

"MPI is at the forefront of scientific innovation, with its work in evolutionary biology helping to create new breakthroughs in ecology and genetics around the world," said Sam Grocott, vice president of marketing, Isilon. "By using Isilon to power its research, MPI is providing further proof that Isilon scale-out storage is an ideal solution for accelerating time-to-results in the life sciences." 

About Isilon

As a global leader in scale-out storage,Isilon delivers powerful yet simple solutions for enterprises that want to manage their data, not their storage. Isilon's products are simple to install, manage and scale, at any size. And, unlike traditional enterprise storage, Isilon stays simple no matter how much storage is added, how much performance is required or how business needs change in the future. We're challenging enterprises to think differently about their storage, because when they do, they'll recognize there's a better, simpler way. Learn what we mean at http://www.isilon.com.

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CONTACT: Lucas Welch of Isilon, +1-206-315-7621, lucas.welch@isilon.com; or James McIntyre of McClenahan Bruer, +1-503-546-1016, james@mcbru.com

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Activision Publishing's Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 is Now Available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3, Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM)

The Revolutionary TOP SHOT ELITE Hunting Controller Allows Players To Take Aim At The World's Deadliest Predators

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 is now availablefor the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM). This is the first game to utilize the all new TOP SHOT ELITE, the first-of-its-kind wireless hunting controller developed by Red Octane.  Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 isa fiercestory of drama and survival as players face kill-or-be-killed scenarios deep in the wild. 

Developed by the team at Activision that created the guitar controllers for the Guitar Hero® franchise, the groundbreaking TOP SHOT ELITE will redefine how first-person action games are played. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system versions operate with 2.4GHz wireless technology and include a sensor bar and high-sensitivity camera, while the Wii version integrates the Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk(TM). The scope includes a red lens filter that gives players a different perspective on the environment, exposing hidden animal tracks and deadly predators. The TOP SHOT ELITE also features pump-action reload and an adjustable stock to fit gamers of all sizes.

An extremely high level of production value and attention to detail has been injected into the Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 story and gameplay. Scripted by renowned scriptwriter and creative director Brad Santos, the game tells the story of Cole Rainsford, who has joined his estranged father on an African safari to hunt savage animals that have been terrorizing remote villages.  Soon finding themselves stranded, their survival depends on cunning instinct and expert skill to make it out alive.   The game also includes next-generation shooting galleries featuring hot-seat, multi-stage and head-to-head multiplayer options - perfect for playing with the TOP SHOT ELITE. 

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system versions that include the TOP SHOT ELITE have an MSRP of $79.99, while the Wii version is $59.99. All of the stand alone console versions are $39.99 and the Nintendo DS version is $29.99. Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 is also coming to the App Store for iPhone and iPad in the very near future.

For more information visit http://www.NumberOneHuntingGames.com. Follow the latest news on Cabela's games on Twitter @Number1hunting or on Facebook (NumberOneHuntingGames).

Cabela's

Cabela's Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world's largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise.  Since the Company's founding in 1961, Cabela's® has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter®.  Through Cabela's growing number of retail stores and its well-established direct business, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service.  Cabela's also issues the Cabela's CLUB® Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program.  Cabela's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CAB."

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

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CONTACT: John Kopp, Sandbox Strategies, John@sandboxstrat.com, +1-415-673-3455

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

Music Computing(TM) Rolls Out New Large Format Motion-Controlled Multi-Touchscreens for Music and Non-Music Lovers Alike

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- They're all the rage. They're used by musicians, newscasters, business professionals, home theatre lovers and more. They're large format multi-touchscreen controllers and they're everywhere! And, Music Computing(TM) is the first company to deliver this revolutionary technology for amazingly low prices.

"While we're rolling out several new products, these touchscreen products are designed for the widest-reaching audience," says Victor Wong, CEO of Music Computing. "And, our innovative MotionCOMMAND touchscreen products provide people with the ability to work in a more natural state leading to increased efficiency, better control over software interfaces and the elimination of having to map software controls to hardware controllers."

Currently, Music Computing(TM) has four MotionCOMMAND(TM) multi-touchscreen products available: ClearView, LCD, Rack and WorkCenter.

There are two versions - one driven by an HD video projector designed for live performance that is transparent on both sides; and one driven by an HD LCD television for studio use. Standard sizes are 32-inch and 42-inch, but special order versions up to 200-inches diagonally are also available.

Providing multi-touch and instant visual feedback, these controllers are compatible with Microsoft Windows® operating system and Mac OS® allowing for greater flexibility; they are constructed with unbeatable expertise, yet affordably priced from $1,499 to $2,299 (U.S. MSRP). 

Options include multi-touchscreen controllers integrated into a control console complete with Music Computing's computer DAW (digital audio workstation) computer core and audio interface, ready to be used with any software to compose, record and produce music in homes and professional studios.

"And, it's not just for musicians," adds Wong. "This format allows users to interact with a wide range of technologies. It opens up opportunities for personal computing, hotels, shopping malls, public areas, and even for developing new exciting gaming environments. The possibilities for usage are endless."

About Music Computing, Inc.:

Victor Wong, with more than 20 years of industry expertise, brings his computer music and electronics design and development prowess to Music Computing, Inc. His mission for the company is to invent new technologies and to integrate them with proven standards leading to the best possible instruments for musicians and other tech-savvy users.

In addition to these innovative touchscreen products, other cutting-edge products include: all-in-one keyboard production stations - the most powerful available, but priced at keyboard workstation prices; and laptop keyboard production station docks - the first product of its kind commercially available - mainly designed for Apple's MacBook Pro series laptops, but able to work with virtually any laptop, including most 13-inch to 17-inch models.

For more information, and to view products available for order and shipment, visit: http://www.musiccomputing.com.

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CONTACT: Darren Scharf of Music Computing, Inc., +1-347-277-9008, darren@musiccomputing.com

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

WD's New HD Media Center Streams Popular Movies and the Broadest Range of Personal Content

WD TV® Live Hub(TM) Media Center With 1 TB Storage Allows Users to Centralize Video, Music and Photos and Play Full-HD 1080p Video on HDTVs Throughout the Home

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Digital® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions and maker of the popular WD TV media player family, today introduced the WD TV® Live Hub(TM) media center (photo), a Full-HD 1080p media player with a 1 terabyte (TB) built-in network hard drive that gives users the freedom to play all their personal media on any screen in the home. The WD TV Live Hub media center brings new experiences to the WD TV family, including instantly renting or purchasing the newest releases through the Blockbuster On Demand® service, the same day as DVD/Blu-ray release, as well as interacting with personal Facebook® communities. In the U.S., the WD TV Live Hub media center is initially available exclusively at Best Buy online and at all 1,093 Best Buy stores nationwide.

The WD TV Live Hub media center plays a wide variety of media file types, including popular Full-HD 1080p video formats such as .mkv, .mp4 and .mov. The integrated, compact and quiet 1 TB hard drive enables users to centralize their digital media from multiple sources for smooth, glitch-free playback of even the highest resolution videos. Digital media can be easily transferred to the internal drive from shared folders on PCs and Mac®s on the network or directly from external hard drives, thumb drives, camcorders or cameras connected via one of the two USB ports. Users also can stream videos from home network drives with a DLNA/UPnP(TM) server such as the recently announced My Book® Live(TM) home network drive.

The WD TV Live Hub media center also is a media server: HD video, music and photos can be streamed from the onboard hard drive to any DLNA/UPnP-compatible TV or multimedia device, anywhere in the connected home, including the WD TV Live Plus HD media player, connected TVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, Xbox 360®, and PlayStation® 3 game consoles. Users also can stream content from their WD TV Live Hub media center to iPads(TM), iPhones® or Android(TM) smartphones using third-party applications.

The WD TV Live Hub media center offers unique Facebook integration, which lets users upload photos and videos, share their status, view their wall and get the latest newsfeed from their network of friends - all on the big screen TV.  In addition, the WD TV Live Hub media center provides viewing of Netflix® for movie streaming,  YouTube(TM) for user-generated videos and Flickr® for photo sharing, as well as listening to Pandora®, a personalized Internet radio service. Additional content includes local and international weather forecasts from AccuWeather.com®, and MediaFly® daily video podcasts from CNN®, NBC®, MTV® and ESPN®.

The customizable WD TV Live Hub media center's user interface enables personalization of screen backgrounds and user interface themes, as well as setting of favorites and content ratings. Standard wired or wireless USB keyboards can be used for simpler text input for activities such as searches of local content and YouTube and Facebook interaction.

"The WD TV Live Hub media center lets users create a personalized media jukebox that brings your entire personal content collection and the best of Internet content to the biggest screen in the house," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "With the WD TV Live Hub media center, consumers can take their home entertainment experience to the next level, streaming personal content to multiple rooms at the same time, so they can play a Netflix video on their HDTV screen in the family room, while sharing vacation slideshows on the computer in their home office."

"People are looking for a versatile, easy-to-use media player that gives them a smooth streaming experience regardless of where they are in the home and whether they're viewing Internet content or personal media content. That's exactly what the WD TV Live Hub media center delivers," said Frank Bedo, merchandise director in computing at Best Buy®. "We are excited to collaborate with WD on this innovative entertainment product."

"Connected media players are an exciting new category that is helping to redefine home entertainment," said Wendy Fritz, senior vice president, computing, at Best Buy. "The WD TV media player series' broad ability with personal content has made it a leading seller. Add to that the premium content services, and the new WD TV Live Hub media center is bringing a whole new dimension to home entertainment."

Other key features of the WD TV Live Hub media center include:

    --  Compatibility with virtually all TV sets thanks to an HDMI 1.4,
        composite video and component video output;
    --  Automatic sync of shared digital media folders from PCs and Macs on the
        network with the internal hard drive to provide easy playback of new
        content;
    --  Customizable user interface and programmable remote;
    --  Ultra-compact design that easily fits into almost any entertainment
        center;
    --  Two USB ports that allow seamless media playback from USB drives,
        camcorders and digital cameras;
    --  WiFi-readiness (with adapter); and,
    --  A 1-year limited warranty in PanAm.

The full set of features and list of file compatibility is available on WD's website.

Capacity and Compatibility

The WD TV Live Hub media center is available in 1 TB storage capacity and supports a large variety of the most popular file formats, including HD camcorder video formats. It is also compatible with Windows® 7, including the Windows 7 Play To feature, and any DLNA/UPnP-enabled device.

Price and Availability

The WD TV Live Hub media center is available worldwide (Netflix, Blockbuster and Pandora services are available only in the U.S.) and can be purchased in the U.S. exclusively at Best Buy and online at wdstore.com. MSRP for the WD TV Live Hub media center is $199.99 USD.

About WD

WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and media products.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD® brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, WD TV and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; WD TV Live Hub, WD TV Live Plus and My Book Live are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. All product and packaging specifications subject to change without notice. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your product was purchased. Please visit our website at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for a list of the specific countries in these regions. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Taylor, WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-9880, Jennifer.Taylor@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, Robert.Blair@wdc.com, both of Western Digital Technologies

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

TalentSoft Strengthens its International Presence

PARIS, October 26, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     TalentSoft (http://www.talentsoft.com/), the SaaS Integrated
Talent Management software leader, continues its strategic development in
Europe by opening a subsidiary in the United Kingdom and expanding its
network of partners in Spain and Germany. TalentSoft's accelerated
international development demonstrates their desire to meet the growing
Talent Management demand coming from medium and large enterprises worldwide.
Subsequently, TalentSoft, which is already used in more than 30 countries,
intends to reinforce its European leadership.

    Large groups, such as Limagrain, Credit Mutuel and Elior, use
TalentSoft internationally. Over the last few months, TalentSoft has been
mentioned in five publications issued by Gartner, Inc., the world's leading
Information Technology research and advisory company. TalentSoft has thereby
positioned itself as a major player on the Human Capital Management market.
It is the only European software company selected in Gartner's 2009 "Cool
Vendors in Human Capital Software" report, and is one of two European
companies mentioned in Gartner's "Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management
Software" and "Hype Cycle for Performance Management Software" in 2010.

    The launch of a subsidiary in the United Kingdom

    In order to develop their local operations in the United
Kingdom, TalentSoft announces the opening of their subsidiary in London, with
a team of experts in managing enterprise HR and Talent Management software.
This development, which now solidifies TalentSoft's positioning and expertise
on the British market, makes use of additional local resources to better
satisfy TalentSoft's clients.

     "Thanks to our subsidiaries, we aim to strengthen our
proximity to European multinationals and help them sustainably develop their
Human Capital, Arnaud Caupin, TalentSoft's International Sales Director.

    An international network of Spanish and German partners

    By grouping market leaders specialising in HR information
systems, HR consulting and Talent Management projects, the international
network of TalentSoft partners is expanding with two new company members:
ITUP in Germany and HumanTech-Dawo in Spain. By joining the TalentSoft
Affiliate Partner Programme (http://www.talentsoft.com//node/221), these two
key HR Integration players will have the resources they need to take part in
TalentSoft's development on the German and Spanish markets.

    "As one of the main, Spain-based HR service providers, the
HumanTech-Dawo Group supervises projects throughout Europe and Latin America.
TalentSoft covers all of our clients' human capital development needs,
whether in recruitment, appraisal interviews, training or mobility.
TalentSoft guarantees a quick return on investment as well as a decrease in
total cost of ownership. In just a short time, TalentSoft was able to
establish its presence on the Spanish market; we have already had very
positive feedback from our clients", indicated Stephan Wolters,
Humantech-Dawo Director of Operations.

    Through the development of its international presence, and with localized
solutions for each country, TalentSoft is strengthening its leadership
on the market and positioning itself as the sustainable Human Capital partner
for enterprises. With its international partners, the "TS Affiliate
Partners", TalentSoft recently met with HR decision-makers in Amsterdam (HR
Strategy Meeting, 21 and 22 September 2010), London (Talent Management
Summit, 7 October 2010), Cologne (Zukunft Personal, 12 - 14 October 2010) and
Casablanca (TalentSoft Conference, 13 October 2010).

    About TalentSoft:

    TalentSoft is the SaaS Integrated Talent Management software
leader. TalentSoft's unique positioning combines performance management with
job and competency planning to create sustainable Human Capital Development
for companies. Its integrated software package provides a complete cycle of
Talent Management and integrates appraisal interviews, people reviews and
job/competency frameworks. Objective: increase HR productivity by managing
the follow-up of training, succession, mobility, recruitment and compensation
plans.

    TalentSoft establishes a new HR 2.0 standard thanks to its
ease of use and the flexibility of its processes; this standard provides
seamless cooperation between HR, managers and employees. By taking advantage
of our best practice in SaaS mode, companies of all sizes and in all sectors
have implemented TalentSoft over an average of three-months. These companies
include: Banques Populaires, Bollore, Clarins, Credit Mutuel, Elior,
Francaise des Jeux, Radiospares, Sage and Total. Hundreds of thousands of
employees in over thirty countries connect to TalentSoft each day.

    For more information on TalentSoft: http://www.talentsoft.com

Source: TalentSoft

Press Relations: Agence Wellcom, Claudia Meleghi / Leslie Gallaire / Ingrid Zemor, Tel: +33-1-46-34-60-60, E-mail: cm@wellcom.fr / lga@wellcom.fr / iz@wellcom.fr

Bling Nation Launches FanConnect Platform Giving Businesses and Their Customers Rich Social Media Connectivity at Checkout

Bling Nation's FanConnect Platform to Debut in Larger Bay Area Communities

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovate 2010 - Complementing its successful tap-and-pay mobile payment platform, Bling Nation(®) launches FanConnect, which enables businesses to connect with consumers at checkout in a simple way via popular social networks like Facebook(®). With FanConnect, Bling Nation will help businesses grow their customer base, save money and tap into a powerful automatic viral marketing system with a built-in loyalty program.

Making its debut at the PayPal X Innovate 2010 Developer Conference, Bling Nation's new FanConnect allows businesses to leverage social media to enrich their customer relationships by connecting with them via Facebook and Foursquare. Other social media applications will be added in the future.  In early November, the service will launch in the Bay Area including Palo Alto, San Francisco and San Jose, Calif. and will expand to other areas nationwide in early 2011.

"We can't wait for this new service to be available, as it will help us reach new customers by word-of-mouth through social media," said Lalita Souksamlane, owner of Osha, the famous Thai restaurant and lounge in San Francisco.  "FanConnect helps businesses like mine easily create a powerful loyalty program that enhances our interactions with our customers through social media."

Social media is gaining popularity as a shopping tool for consumers, and retailers are taking notice. According to a recent survey by Aberdeen Group, the number one reason that businesses are incorporating more social media in their business is because more consumers are using it as their primary shopping vehicle. FanConnect provides businesses with rich CRM capabilities, robust analytics while safeguarding customer privacy so they can deliver better, more effective promotions and marketing efforts. While businesses gain important insights, consumer privacy is protected because no personal information is stored on the tag.

With FanConnect, businesses can engage with customers, acquire fans and recognize them with rewards at checkout. By tapping Bling Nation's proprietary BlingTag(®) microchip, which can be attached to the back of mobile phones, at checkout, consumers can opt-in to "like" a business, post select rewards to their Facebook page, and redeem discounts and promotions targeted toward them.

"FanConnect allows brick-and-mortar businesses to take advantage of the growing number of consumers using social networks to shop by engaging their best customers and turning them into fans at checkout," said Meyer Malka, co-CEO for Bling Nation. "This enhancement complements our existing service, which already offers businesses the ability to easily create loyalty programs, realize payment processing cost-savings and security benefits."

FanConnect will be available in early November and includes a "BlingBox" starter kit.  The BlingBox includes all the tools a business needs to implement this program including BlingTags and marketing materials. For existing business partners, the social media component is available as an upgrade to their current mobile payment capability.  For information on FanConnect, contact 650-492-5521 or feedback@blingnation.com.

About Bling Nation

Bling Nation is a mobile platform that enables unique tap-and-connect capabilities with rich social media connectivity and cost-effective mobile payments at checkout.  Businesses receive super-charged loyalty programs with actionable analytics, helping them turn their best customers into Fans and their friends into new customers. Bling Nation closes the loop between the online and offline customer experience at checkout.  For additional information, visit http://www.blingnation.com or follow us at http://www.twitter.com/blingnation. Join the tap-and-connect world of Bling Nation!

SOURCE  Bling Nation

Bling Nation

CONTACT: Mary Placido for Bling Nation, +1-415-274-7902, press@blingnation.com

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

iCall Signs on for 360networks' Wholesale IP Termination

Provider of Open Source VoIP Application for Desktop, Web and iPhone Gains Exemplary QOS at Affordable Price

SEATTLE, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- 360networks, a facilities-based wholesale provider of Private Line Transport, VoIP, IP, and Local Access services announced today that iCall will leverage 360networks' wholesale VoIP services to lower its operating costs and improve performance for its free calling application and network. 

iCall is a computer program available as a free download for Microsoft Windows or broadband device such as the Apple iPhone, providing free or low cost VoIP service through any broadband enabled mobile telephone.  iCall's free calling network includes over 5 million unique downloads.

"Our business is predicated on keeping operating costs down while maintaining high quality service," said Arlo Gilbert, CEO and co-founder of iCall. "360networks helps us do that so iCall's Free Calling application users can reliably receive calls throughout the US and Canada."

"With 360networks, telecommunications providers and next generation application providers like iCall have a new wholesale VoIP alternative," said Steve Cardwell, 360networks' vice president of sales.  "iCall benefits from our state-of-the-art network for reliable and affordable IP termination with the personalized customer service of a local company."

360networks' IP Termination supports local and long distance traffic throughout the U.S. and Canada, leveraging 360networks' wholly owned and operated network with 24x7x365 network monitoring.

About 360networks

360networks is a full service wholesale provider of Private Line Transport, VoIP, IP, and Local Access (T1/DS3) services, on its wholly-owned fiber optic backbone.  Its facilities-based network provides deep coverage, spanning 18,000 miles to tier 1 to 4 U.S. markets (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming).  Financially stable and a CLEC in 36 states, 360networks enables the nation's voice, data and web-based application and service providers to quickly pursue next generation strategies, migrate from legacy networks, grow into new markets and services, and increase network diversity. http://www.360networks.com

SOURCE  360networks

360networks

CONTACT: Scott R Fincher, Product Marketing Manager of 360networks, +1-303-854-5016, or cell, +1-303-886-0566, scott.fincher@360networks.com

Web Site: http://www.360networks.com

Bitrix Alerts About Trojan Program Disguising as Microsoft Silverlight Update and Bitrix Security Framework

The Trojan Installs a Keylogger Capable to Capture Keystrokes Including Username, Password and Credit Card Number

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, October 26, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     Bitrix, Inc. (http://www.bitrixsoft.com), a technology
trendsetter in business communications solutions, alerts customers about the
existence of a Trojan program pretending to be the Bitrix security framework.
The Trojan is capable of stealing confidential data from infected computers
and received the highest threat level (
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.aspx?md5áf155eee588f77c350fe3fee4f5380b)
from malware experts.

    Identified as a part of the "Agent" malware family, the Trojan
is presumably spread using mass mailing of spam and malicious links. The
malware can be delivered to the target computer in different flavors
including pretending to be a Microsoft Silverlight or Bitrix security update.
If a user launches the infected file, the Trojan installs itself into the
system by creating multiple files and registering itself in the system
registry. After installation the malware unobtrusively runs in the
background, captures keystrokes and sends out collected data to an external
service. This way a malicious person can obtain the user's confidential
information including username, password and credit card number.

    The Trojan can be identified by the presence of "Bitrix
Security" folder in the application data directory which contains a number of
supplementary files and a run-time library under randomly generated names
(for example xaukvmm60.dll).

    Bitrix recommends that users update their virus scanners and check
their computers against this malicious program.

    About Bitrix, Inc.

    Bitrix is a privately-owned company developing an advanced
business communications platform to bridge SMBs with their customers
(Internet), partners (Extranet) and employees (Intranet). Founded in 1998 and
headquartered in Alexandria, VA, Bitrix now incorporates 70+ staff, 30,000+
customers and 4,000+ partners worldwide. The customer list includes Hyundai,
Volkswagen, Panasonic, Gazprom, Xerox, PricewaterhouseCoopers, DPD, VTB,
Samsung and Cosmopolitan. Localized into 13 languages, the company's products
are distinguished for their pioneering technology, unique security features,
extreme performance capacity and unmatched ease-of-use.

Source: Bitrix, Inc.

Media Contacts: Denis Zenkin, Marketing Director, Bitrix, Inc., +1-703-740-8301,  denis.zenkin@bitrixsoft.com

AutoTrader.com to Purchase Kelley Blue Book

ATLANTA and IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com, the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace and consumer information web site, announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com), one of the most recognized and influential brands in the automotive industry. As part of the deal, AutoTrader.com will also acquire Kelley Blue Book's sister companies CDMdata and CDM Dealer Services.

Details of the transaction are not being disclosed. Kelley Blue Book will operate as a subsidiary of AutoTrader.com and continue to be headquartered in Irvine, CA. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year. J.P. Morgan acted as Kelley Blue Book's exclusive financial advisor through this process.  Goldman, Sachs & Co. acted as financial advisor to AutoTrader.com.

"AutoTrader.com is excited about becoming the new owner of Kelley Blue Book because we believe the company has a great future," said AutoTrader.com President and CEO, Chip Perry. "Kelley Blue Book has a wonderful history as an iconic brand and trusted provider of vehicle information to generations of car buyers and sellers, and as we look into the future we believe together we can bring a host of new technologies and tools to market that will significantly improve the car shopping process for consumers, and help auto dealers and manufacturers better capitalize on the fundamental efficiency advantages of the Internet."

"The future that lies before us is full of potential," said Kelley Blue Book President and CEO Paul Johnson. "We are proud of the Kelley Blue Book brand and our many accomplishments over the past 84 years. Becoming part of the AutoTrader.com family of companies will help us accelerate our growth in the vehicle valuation and consumer car shopping spaces. By working together, we can help all of our customers achieve their goals by providing best-in-class values, information, products and services."

AutoTrader.com strongly believes in maintaining Kelley Blue Book's independent and unbiased position in the marketplace. Furthermore, AutoTrader.com is committed to maintaining and strengthening Kelley Blue Book's role as The Trusted Resource® for vehicle valuation and other important industry information among consumers, dealers, manufacturers, financial and governmental institutions. Paul Johnson and the rest of Kelley Blue Book's leadership team will remain in place and continue to enhance the company's brand in collaboration with AutoTrader.com.

"The Internet has become a primary marketing channel for auto dealers and manufacturers to reach and influence consumers during the vehicle purchase process," added Perry. "We believe our two companies are well positioned in this very competitive environment to help the industry adopt and embrace new tools and technologies that will drive higher levels of efficiency and profitability among both dealers and manufacturers over the next decade."

Founded 12 years ago, AutoTrader.com quickly became a premier online destination where vehicle sellers and buyers connect and initiate automotive transactions. With innovative marketing tools and one of the largest audiences of in-market auto shoppers on the Web, AutoTrader.com has become a leading resource for auto dealers and manufacturers to present their vehicles for sale, target shoppers and seek to influence shopper and buyer behavior via highly targeted and cost effective online advertising. For the auto shopper, AutoTrader.com offers a wealth of research-and-compare functions, search tools and inventory of cars for sale, all of which allows car shoppers to find the perfect car to meet their individual needs.

Kelley Blue Book, founded in 1926, launched its top rated Web site in 1995 and is now a leading provider of new and used vehicle pricing information to the auto industry. The company provides its values to dealers, banks, finance and insurance companies nationwide on a weekly basis. In the last few years, the company implemented a new multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art vehicle information management system, positioning the company to deliver market insights.

About AutoTrader.com

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

About Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com)

Since 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, has provided vehicle buyers and sellers with the new- and used-vehicle information they need to accomplish their goals with confidence. The company's top-rated website, http://www.kbb.com, provides the most up-to-date pricing and values, including the Fair Purchase Price, which reports what buyers are paying for new cars. The company also reports vehicle pricing and values via products and services, including software products and the famous Blue Book® Official Guide. According to the C.A. Walker Research Solutions, Inc. - 2009 Spring Automotive Website Usefulness Study, kbb.com is the most useful automotive information website among new- and used-vehicle shoppers, and half of online vehicle shoppers visit kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com also is a W3 Silver Award winner, sanctioned by the International Academy of Visual Arts. Kbb.com is a leading provider of new car prices, used car values, car reviews, new cars for sale, used cars for sale, and car dealer locations.

SOURCE  AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com

CONTACT: Mark Scott, +1-404-568-7905, +1-404-435-2047, mark.scott@autotrader.com; Robyn Eagles, +1-949-268-3049, reagles@kbb.com

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

ARGUS at the Broadband World Forum and Voice + IP Germany 2010

LÜDENSCHEID, Germany, October 26, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - Broadband World Forum, Paris, October 26 - 28, 2010, Stand B 24

    - Voice + IP Germany 2010, Frankfurt, November 2 - 3, 2010, Stand S 34

    Due to the growing demand for Triple Play applications, an increasing
number of European network operators are looking to VDSL2 technology. A key
issue here is the wider frequency range of VDSL2 compared to ADSL, which can
cause problems even on connections that were previously free of interference.
intec will be showing how this interference can be detected and eliminated
with its latest testers at the Broadband World Forum international
telecommunications trade fair in Paris and at Voice + IP Germany 2010 in
Frankfurt.

    A highlight at intec's stands in Paris and Frankfurt will be the ARGUS
145 plus Triple Play + xDSL Combi Tester. The analyzer tests interfaces for
VDSL2, ADSL and SHDSL, Ethernet, ISDN and POTS without having to swap modules
and, by means of copper tests (Cu tests), enables physical line qualification
without synchronization with the peer. The ARGUS 145 plus is now also
available with an optional TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) function for
measuring line lengths and identifying sources of interference. Furthermore,
the test set offers comprehensive Triple Play tests for testing the
suitability of the connection for VoIP, IPTV and data services via xDSL and
Ethernet.

    intec's debut at the Broadband World Forum and its return to Voice + IP
Germany are clear signs of the company's growth and the increased global
demand for ARGUS testers. At Voice + IP Germany, Dennis Zoppke, Product
Manager at intec, will give a specialist presentation on the topic of
"Quality control of packet-switched voice at line-switched accesses". In
Frankfurt, intec, together with software manufacturer Nextragen, will also
show how ARGUS testers use the Trafficlyser PESQ server for access and
protocol-independent testing of voice transmission via ISDN, POTS or VoIP.

    About intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH

    intec - the German specialists in xDSL and ISDN measurement
technology: intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH has developed
products for the international telecommunications market for nearly 20 years.
The successful ARGUS measurement equipment enables its users to conveniently
and safely commission and troubleshoot xDSL and ISDN accesses. ARGUS testers
are designed to meet the day-to-day needs of staff in the field; consequently
intec engineers focus on ensuring high-quality measurement combined with
uncomplicated and convenient operation. The portfolio of ARGUS testers and
analysers benefits from continual further development and is kept up-to-date
with support for the latest standards for all the common access types and
protocols as well as for the newest features of the Next Generation Networks
(NGN) and Triple Play. Throughout the world, numerous telecommunication
companies have come to appreciate and rely on the advantages offered by intec
equipment; to name just a few Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica, KPN,
British Telecom and Telekom Austria.

    Photos:

    Upon request by e-mail. Order from: magoley@rheinfaktor.de or at

    http://www.rheinfaktor.de/presse/intec/pressefotos.html

    For further information, please contact:

    rheinfaktor - Agentur für Kommunikation GmbH, Christoph Magoley,
Zollstockgürtel 57, 50969 Köln, Telephon: +49-221-88046-430, Fax: -200, Mail:
magoley@rheinfaktor.de, http://www.rheinfaktor.de

Source: intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH

For further information, please contact: rheinfaktor - Agentur für Kommunikation GmbH, Christoph Magoley, Zollstockgürtel 57, 50969 Köln, Telephon: +49-221-88046-430, Fax: -200, Mail:
magoley@rheinfaktor.de, http://www.rheinfaktor.de

BlackBerry Messenger Archiving Now Available with Retain 2.2 from GWAVA

New Version Archives BlackBerry Messenger Text Messages for Compliance and Security Purposes

MONTREAL, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- GWAVA today announced the availability of Retain(TM) 2.2 for BlackBerry® Enterprise Server. Retain 2.2 now supports archiving and searching of all BlackBerry Messenger text messages sent through an organization's BlackBerry Enterprise Server. This feature adds to Retain's ability to archive and retrieve all SMS and PIN messages in addition to phone usage data.

"If your employees are using text messages to communicate on their BlackBerry smartphones, you should be archiving them to protect your organization," says Mitch Lauer, Director of Business Development at GWAVA. "This latest release of Retain allows departments like HR and Security to have access to all text information being sent within their company. It's a must-have solution to prepare your organization for litigation data holds."

In addition to BlackBerry Messenger support, Retain 2.2 now supports BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5 and auto-provisioning of new users for no-worry archiving. Retain does not install software on the  smartphones and offers powerful administrative tools for IT Administrators.

About GWAVA

GWAVA is a worldwide leader in messaging security and archiving with strategic relationships with Microsoft, Novell, Kaspersky, Verizon Wireless and Research in Motion. Over 15 million users in 60 different countries use GWAVA solutions. GWAVA has offices in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and Australia and maintains a network of hundreds of authorized partners. Information on GWAVA can be found at http://www.gwava.com.

Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Copyright © 2010 GWAVA. All rights reserved.

SOURCE  GWAVA

GWAVA

CONTACT: The Americas and Asia Pacific, GWAVA Inc. Headquarters, Christina Bliss of GWAVA, 1-866-GO-GWAVA, ext. 302, questions@gwava.com; EMEA (Europe, Middle-East, Africa), GWAVA EMEA GmbH, Christian Heselhaus of GWAVA, +49 2561 30249 100, Christian.Heselhaus@gwava.eu

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

And finally the default Ubuntu installation will come with Unity. I expected this for some time since Canonical introduced their Unity shell for netbooks. GNOME is also ugly (I'm a KDE user as well).

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Shuttleworth described desktop adoption of Unity as the "most significant change ever" for Ubuntu. He also acknowledged that it is a "risky step" and that much work remains to be done to prepare for the transition. The move reflects Ubuntu's growing divergence from the standard upstream GNOME configuration and effort to differentiate itself with a distinctive user experience. During the keynote, Shuttleworth emphasized that Ubuntu is still committed to GNOME despite the fact that it will ship with Unity instead of GNOME Shell. He contends that diversity and competition between different kinds of GNOME environments will encourage innovation and benefit the GNOME ecosystem.

The decision to ship a custom interface in Ubuntu is going to be controversial. Critics in the upstream community are already expressing disappointment with what they view as a move to fork the desktop. It's worth noting, however, that Canonical isn't the first company to build a unique user experience for GNOME that deviates from the standard upstream user interface stack. Intel also similarly produced a custom shell with the Clutter that is used on the MeeGo platform. Canonical's deviations from the upstream configuration receive closer scrutiny because Ubuntu's popularity among Linux users makes the distribution a king-maker on the Linux desktop. Canonical's decision to ship Unity could deeply marginalize GNOME Shell.

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Tony Hawk Celebrates Live Like a Champion Tour's Fifth Anniversary With Students at Hollenbeck Middle School

Hawk Will Make an Appearance at the School to Debut Activision's TONY HAWK®: SHRED Experience on the Anthem Blue Cross Live Like a Champion Tour

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and the Anthem Blue Cross Live Like a Champion Tour rolled into Hollenbeck Middle School in Los Angeles today to teach students the importance of eating healthy and staying active in a fun, interactive way. In honor of the Live Like a Champion Tour's fifth anniversary, the nine-time X Games gold medalist made an appearance at the school to debut his new addition to the tour, "Tony Hawk SHRED Like a Champion," and to demo the interactive video game with students.

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The "Tony Hawk SHRED Like a Champion" activity allows players to GO BIG and feel the exhilaration of supersized skate and snowboarding using the game's innovative motion-sensing board controller right at their feet. The new game from Activision Publishing Inc. is packed to the brim with larger-than-life moments and a veritable assortment of jaw-dropping tricks, which will encourage children to get off the couch and into action.

"'Tony Hawk SHRED Like a Champion' is a great opportunity to engage kids in a different kind of physical activity," said Tony Hawk. "As a member of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, I am committed to promoting active lifestyles, which is why having Tony Hawk SHRED as a fixture on the Live Like a Champion Tour is such a fantastic honor. It means a lot to be able to share the sports I love with children across the state of California."

Live Like a Champion is an award-winning initiative between the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and Anthem Blue Cross. The Live Like a Champion Tour is a statewide traveling community outreach campaign that encourages children to become physically active and empowers them to make healthy lifestyle choices now and in the future. The tour features interactive games and challenging sports-themed activities that encourage children to bring out their "inner champion."

A select group of Governor's Council celebrity athletes lend their support to the Live Like a Champion Tour to help raise awareness and promote physical fitness for all Californians. These California athletes serve as role models, and their favorite exercises, fruits and vegetables are shared on life-size posters throughout the event-site.

"For the past five years, the Live Like a Champion Tour has been a great way for me and my fellow Council members to encourage children to get out and get moving," said Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. "'Tony Hawk SHRED Like a Champion' allows Tony to share his passion for the sport of skateboarding with thousands of children across the state and it motivates them to participate in a variety of sports and physical activities that will keep them active and healthy."

The tour is traveling to schools, local community and special events, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs and other after-school program locations throughout the state of California.  Special effort is focused on reaching out to the state's underserved communities.

Athletes and their event experiences include:

    --  Olympic-Style Opening Ceremony: Children pledge to put down the remote
        and get active.
    --  Tony Hawk's SHRED Like a Champion: Inspired by the legendary
        skateboarder, this interactive area challenges children to GO BIG and
        feel the exhilaration of supersized skate and snowboarding using the
        game's innovative, motion-sensing board controller.
    --  Laila Ali's Champ Corner: Inspired by world champion athlete Laila Ali,
        children simulate a champion boxer's traditional conditioning exercises
        -- running in place, jumping rope, doing chin-ups and tapping a speed
        bag -- and it is all within an exciting partial boxing ring.
    --  Misty May-Treanor's Dig. Set. Spike Like a Champion: Inspired by Olympic
        volleyball champion Misty May-Treanor, children step up to the net and
        learn how to dig, set, and spike a volleyball as another way to be
        active and have fun.
    --  Jerry Rice's Catch Like a Champion: Inspired by Super Bowl champion
        Jerry Rice, children make the winning catch in the end zone by diving
        onto an inflatable mat while hearing messages encouraging 30-60 minutes
        of physical activity a day.
    --  Lisa Leslie's Hoop Like a Champion: Inspired by Olympic basketball
        champion Lisa Leslie, children shoot to score by attempting different
        basketball shots with various colored balls representing different
        healthy foods children should be eating each day (carrots, broccoli,
        yogurt, milk, tomatoes, etc.)
    --  Julie Foudy's Kick Like a Champion: Inspired by World Cup champion Julie
        Foudy, children shoot multicolored soccer balls representing fruits and
        vegetables into a soccer goal to learn the importance of a balanced
        diet.
    --  Bobby Martinez's Board Like a Champion: Inspired by champion surfer
        Bobby Martinez, children ride the waves of one of California's most
        popular sports by getting up on a mechanically-operated surfboard, and
        "Hanging Ten" while testing their balance on this challenging activity.
    --  Closing Ceremony: Children engage in post-activity stretch exercises and
        join in an award ceremony, declaring all who participated champions.

About Anthem Blue Cross

Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California.  Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.  The Blue Cross names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Association.

About California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

The California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting physical activity for all Californians with an emphasis on children and youth. Governor Schwarzenegger is the Honorary Chairman and Council members include Chairman Jake Steinfeld, Vice Chairman Peter Vidmar, and California sports legends such as Tony Hawk, Misty May-Treanor, Laila Ali and Jerry Rice. Governor's Council key initiatives include the Governor's Challenge, the Governor's Council Spotlight Awards presented by the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation, the Live Like a Champion Tour powered by Anthem Blue Cross and Exercise is Medicine. Founding sponsors are Anthem Blue Cross Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. Other sponsors include the Coca-Cola Company, CVS/pharmacy and General Mills. For more information, visit http://www.CalGovCouncil.org

About Tony Hawk, Inc.

Tony Hawk, Inc. is a world leader in its field with the unprecedented ability to bring alternative sports and their unique lifestyle to the masses while maintaining an indispensable edge of authenticity with the market's hard-core, trendsetting audience. Founded by Tony Hawk in 1998 and based in Vista, CA, the company is organized into five segments: Merchandising, Events, Endorsements, Film and Digital Media. These lifestyle sports include skateboarding, BMX, Motocross, surfing and snowboarding. Consumer goods bearing the Tony Hawk brand have dominated several markets, including interactive games, skateboard hard goods, lifestyle apparel, toys, publications and more.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

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CONTACT: Jenny Kelly of Marketing Werks, +1-312-784-1684, jkelly@marketingwerks.com

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

MimoMonitors.com's 2010 Halloween Sale

Hair Raising Discounts on Most Models until Midnight, 10/31

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- mimomonitors.com, the leading online retailer of the Mimo and iMo family of USB-based mini-monitors, announces its 2010 Halloween Sale with discounts on most models.  Also, with the purchase of any 7" Mimo 710S or iMo Touch, the buyer will receive absolutely FREE a customized Mimo carrying case (a $29.99 value).

All Mimo monitors require just a single USB 2.0 connection for both connectivity and power - no extra VGA cables or video cards.  They are secondary monitors to increase screen real estate, offload applications such as web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Tweetdeck, media players, chat windows, video and more.

Boo!  The groundbreaking iMo Touch is the lowest-priced touchscreen monitor in the world.  The iMo Monster treats the user with almost 50% more screen space and a host of helpful new features.  And the Mimo 710-S and Mimo 720-S mobile sliders have a couple of tricks up their sleeves, starting with their ability to fold down into a tiny, compact footprint.

    SALE ITEMS (ends midnight on October 31, 2010):

    iMo Monster (MSRP $259.99, now just $234)
    Takes the USB-driven touchscreen to a whole new level!  The 10.1"
     screen provides an amazing amount of extra viewing pleasure, and the
     display is a crystal clear 1024x600 pixels.  Great for personal or
     business use!

    iMo Touch (MSRP $179.99, now just $162)
    Featuring a pivoting ball-and-joint 7" LCD detachable touchscreen
     that boasts 800x480 resolution, 350 cd/m2 brightness, and 400:1
     contrast; the iMo Pivot is the most popular USB-driven 7" monitor
     in the world!

    Mimo 720-S (MSRP $199.99, now just $180)
    Super-compact touchscreen display...folds into itself for an ultra
     compact footprint that goes where you go.  Allows for portrait and
     landscape modes!

    Mimo 710-S (MSRP $139.99, now just $118.99)
    Same form factor as the 720s but without touchscreen functionality.
     Great for watching video, IM, email, iTunes, etc...a favorite among
     students!

    Mimo 720-F (MSRP $199.99, now just $180)
    Same touchscreen monitor as the 720s, but in a mountable model.
     VESA-75 compatible mounting legs in the back allow for desktop,
     wall, even auto mounting.

SOURCE  mimomonitors.com

mimomonitors.com

CONTACT: Kevin McLaughlin, Resound Marketing, +1-609-279-0050 x102, kevin@resoundmarketing.com

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

John Lennon's Legendary Imagine Album Among the First of Rock Band(TM) 3 Downloadable Content

John Lennon, The Doors, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi Headline Epic Roster of Upcoming Rock Band 3 Downloadable Songs

Rock Band 3 to Rock the World on Oct. 26, 2010, with More Than 2,000* Songs Available to Fans at Launch

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Raising the bar once again for interactive music games with the addition of groundbreaking new features that include keyboards, vocal harmonies and Rock Band Pro Mode, Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., the world's premier music video game developer, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today proudly announced that Imagine, the timeless album from John Lennon, will be among the first albums released as Rock Band(TM) 3 downloadable content.

"The songs on John Lennon's Imagine run the gamut from beautiful piano-driven ballads like 'Jealous Guy' to all-out guitar rockers like 'Gimme Some Truth'," said Paul DeGooyer, senior vice president of electronic games, music and programming for MTV Networks. "It's an incredible musical statement, and a real workout on keyboard, guitar and vocals in Rock Band 3. We're very excited to confirm it as one of the first downloads for our new game, and to help our fans celebrate John's 70th birthday with its release."

As previously announced, The Doors will kick off Rock Band 3 downloadable content Oct. 22, but Harmonix and MTV Games have quite a line-up to follow that debut. Adding to an already impressive catalog of more than 2,000* songs available on the Rock Band platform, music from John Lennon, The Doors, Bon Jovi and Billy Joel will also be among the first available for download through the Rock Band 3 Music Store after the game launches Oct. 26 in the United States and Oct. 29 in the rest of the world.

In addition, fans that purchase Rock Band 3 and play online during the first week the game is available (Oct. 26 - Nov. 1) can download a free three-pack of songs from The Doors that feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades. The free pack, which is available only through the Rock Band 3 in-game Music Store, includes "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm" and "Touch Me," and incorporates five-button guitar and bass, Drums, Pro Drums and Keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable, as well as a free expansion that will add Pro Guitar and Pro Bass parts. A nine-pack of songs from The Doors will also be available for download that week. This includes some of the classic rockers' most-loved songs, like "Hello, I Love You," "L.A. Woman," "Love Her Madly" and "Roadhouse Blues," all featuring Drums, Pro Drums, five-button guitar and bass parts and, where applicable, harmonies and Keys/Pro Keys parts.

In the coming weeks, packs of some of the greatest hits from both Billy Joel and Bon Jovi will also be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content. Be sure to stay tuned to RockBand.com for more information.

To date, Rock Band fans have downloaded more than 75 million songs from the Rock Band Music Store, and the Rock Band Network Music Store. With more than 2,000* tracks available in the Rock Band platform, Harmonix and MTV Games stand next to none as the leading providers of downloadable content for rhythm video games. Rock Band pioneered offering content in a variety of ways, through on-disc game play, game export, downloadable content and the Rock Band Network. The Rock Band platform allows fans to interact with their favorite music in a unique and hands-on way, and also gives artists the ability to reach fans through a whole new channel.

Highly anticipated this holiday season, Rock Band 3 delivers the deepest Rock Band experience yet with an incredible 83-song setlist and the addition of keyboards, vocal harmonies and the all-new Pro Mode. The game will be available Oct. 26, in North America and Oct. 29 in the rest of world for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM).

Developed by Harmonix, published by MTV Games and distributed by Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS), Rock Band 3 will be compatible with all Rock Band(TM) and The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) peripherals, as well as most Guitar Hero® and other authorized third-party music video game peripherals and microphones. Pro Mode requires Rock Band Pro-compatible instrument controllers.  Mad Catz is the official, licensed peripheral manufacturer and distributor for Rock Band 3 game controllers.  Rock Band Pro Guitar mode is compatible with the Rock Band 3 Fender(TM) Mustang(TM) PRO-Guitar(TM) Controller and the Rock Band 3 Squier® by Fender Stratocaster® Guitar Controller (manufactured and distributed by Fender). Find more information on how to pre-order Rock Band 3 today here.

For Rock Band 3 art and video assets, please visit http://www.rockband.com/press.

Follow Rock Band on Twitter (http://twitter.com/rockband) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/rockband).

*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and key purchase required. Wii has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products.  The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.

About MTV Games

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit http://www.harmonixmusic.com.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA(TM), EA SPORTS(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

© 2010 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3, Rock Band Network and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3 and Rock Band Network developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox. Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks are trademarks of Nintendo. Guitar Hero is a registered trademark of Activision. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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MTV Games

CONTACT: For MTV Games/Harmonix, Mariana Agathoklis, +1-212-846-5755, Mariana.Agathoklis@mtvstaff.com; or Stephanie Myers, +1-617-491-6144 ext 111, stephanie.myers@harmonixmusic.com

New Website and Ads Explain Citynet's Objections to State's High-Speed Internet Plan

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Citynet has launched a new website to communicate to West Virginia residents the company's concerns about how the state is using federal stimulus dollars to build high-speed Internet infrastructure. The site, http://www.westvirginia.com, provides details about how the state's plan would only extend old, outdated telephone lines instead of building middle-mile infrastructure.

"West Virginia is at a crossroads," Jim Martin, president and chief executive officer of Citynet, said. "We can develop a middle-mile solution for high-speed Internet infrastructure and create jobs, or we can stick with the status quo and watch West Virginia fall behind once again. The outcome will determine our state's economic growth for years to come."

Martin has previously called on the state to rework its planned use for the grant funds. He also has asked the federal government to suspend the grant, because Citynet officials believe the state's plan does not meet the requirements of federal law.

"If the state were to build a true middle-mile solution, then businesses and residential Internet customers would see a significant reduction in price, as well as an increase in quality, capacity and speed," Martin said. "Regretfully, the state chose to support a plan that relies on outdated telephone lines and a monopoly."

Citynet also has launched an advertising campaign, including two radio commercials. One spot (available at: http://www.Westvirginia.com/ourfuture.mp3) contrasts how a child born in Logan County, W. Va., would have a harder time finding a job in the new economy because of the state's high-speed Internet plan compared to a child born in Ohio. According to Citynet officials, Ohio is using its grant funds to build true middle-mile Internet infrastructure unlike West Virginia. The second spot (available at: http://www.Westvirginia.com/broadbandsuperhighway.mp3) highlights how the Internet's speed, capacity and affordability would be impaired by the state's plan.

The state of West Virginia received a $126 million federal grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for development of a high-speed Internet program known as the West Virginia Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project.

In its application, the state indicated it intended to build "middle-mile" Internet infrastructure that would benefit government agencies and schools, as well as 110,000 businesses and 700,000 households. To accomplish these goals would require an open-access model in which the Internet infrastructure is used by all carriers at a nominal rate that covers normal operating costs.

Under the direction of the West Virginia Department of Commerce, the state instead promoted a "last-mile" program that provides $69 million in grant funds for the benefit of Frontier Communications, a publicly traded company that has taken over Verizon's landline telephone business in West Virginia. The final plan would serve only about 1,000 points of interest instead of the 110,000 businesses or the 700,000 homes the state initially stated the plan would serve.

(Citynet is a competitive, local-exchange telephone company headquartered in Bridgeport, W.Va. The company is owned and operated by West Virginians. Citynet has been recognized for its technologically advanced Internet Protocol-based service offerings and for enabling broadband services in underserved markets.)

SOURCE  Citynet

Citynet

CONTACT: Tom Susman for Citynet, +1-304-345-1161, +1-304-552-2064

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

Borders® Advances eReader Revolution with Incredible Device Deals and Savings

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders® is announcing a host of incredible deals and promotions on its extensive "great-better-best" assortment of eReaders just in time for the holiday season. Beginning today through Oct. 31, consumers can enjoy a savings of $30 on certain devices, free shipping on online eReader orders, a $25 gift card, free eBooks, 20 percent off device accessories, and the opportunity to earn Borders Bucks faster on select purchases -- all at Borders. 

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Borders offers an industry-leading assortment of eReaders that range in price, features and capabilities -- all with an open platform allowing readers to enjoy content from a number of sources. From the book lover who wants to experience the pure joy of eReading on an inexpensive, quality device, to the reader who wants a stylish, multi-featured eReader that plays music, videos and more, customers can find their device of choice at Borders at a great value.   

A $25 Gift Card with the Purchase of a Velocity® Micro Cruz(TM) Tablet

Starting today, customers can pre-order the Velocity® Micro Cruz(TM) Tablet at $299.99 and receive a $25 Borders gift card. Considering that comparable tablets can cost hundreds of dollars more, customers are getting a great value when they buy the Micro Cruz(TM) Tablet from Borders. The Android-supported device comes with a seven-inch full-color touch screen display, allowing consumers to enjoy a rich multimedia experience including reading, playing video and music and browsing the Web.

Two Devices at $30 Off

The company is also offering the Velocity® Micro Cruz(TM) Reader with WiFi at a low price of $169.99, $30 off the Border's list price. Like the Cruz(TM) Tablet, the device also has a seven-inch full-color screen and multimedia capabilities. In addition, Borders is offering the e-Ink Kobo(TM) eReader, which lists for $129.99, at just $99.99, a great buy for consumers who want a high quality reader for less than a hundred dollars. As an added value, Borders Rewards members can earn Borders Bucks twice as fast with the purchase of a Kobo eReader for a limited time. Notably, the Kobo eReader is not the only low priced device at Borders -- the retailer is also offering the Aluratek Libre at the low price of $99.99 through Nov. 15. The three devices are available for purchase in store and online.

Kobo Wireless eReader -- with Free eBooks

Borders is offering five free eBooks with the pre-order of the Kobo(TM) Wireless eReader, which at just $139.99, features a no-glare 6" e-Ink screen, easy 4-way button navigation and a lightweight, comfortable design. A total value of $75, the free eBooks include "Slow Death by Rubber Duck" by Bruce Lourie and Rick Smith; "Soccernomics" by Stefan Szymanski; "Phantom of Pemberley" by Regina Jeffers; "Eye of the Raven: A Mystery of Colonial America" by Eliot Pattison; and "Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America" by John Avlon.

Discounts on Sony Products Plus 20% Off Accessories

In addition to these deals, with the purchase of the 2010 models of the Sony® Touch and Sony® Pocket, consumers will get a free Sony Reader cover with built-in light. Borders is also offering a 20 percent discount off all eReader accessories including a wide assortment of cases and covers with the purchase of any device.

"We are committed to offering our customers the most selection at the best value in our industry, hands down," said Mike Edwards, CEO of Borders, Inc. "Every day more and more book lovers are joining the eReader revolution, yet there are millions of readers who have yet to experience eReading because they feel the devices are too costly. The fact is everyone should be able to enjoy books in whatever format they want.  That's why we've worked aggressively to position ourselves as a leader in the eReading space, providing a multitude of eReaders with features that appeal to virtually all readers. 

"We'll continue to work aggressively in this space, growing our device selection and pricing our eReaders accordingly with the goal of introducing as many consumers as possible to the joy of eReading."

Area-E Digital Shops

Borders recently brought the eReading experience into stores with the unveiling of Area-e, the company's new in-store digital hub that allows customers to test drive and purchase eReaders and download more than 1.5 million titles from the Borders' eBookstore. Area-e spotlights Borders' extensive selection of eReaders, along with many accessories. Most Area-e stations are equipped with power and secure Wi-Fi connectivity for testing of leading Borders' branded eReading devices. To date, virtually all store associates have been trained on the devices and are equipped to answer customers' questions and provide demonstrations. The company is also establishing a dedicated customer support line, which consumers can call if they have questions on any device that Borders sells.

About "Powered by Kobo": Kobo, Inc.

"Powered by Kobo" is an eBook partner program from Kobo, a global eBook service backed by Indigo Books & Music, Borders Group, REDgroup Retail, and Cheung Kong Holdings.  The 'Powered by Kobo' program provides a flexible solution for hardware manufacturers and retailers worldwide to launch an eReader or eBook store. "Powered by Kobo" partners have access to Kobo's catalogue of more than two million titles and applications for smartphones, netbooks, laptops, tablets and dedicated eReaders.  Kobo's vision is to deliver any book on any device and is a strong voice in the eBook industry supporting open standards for eBooks and eReaders.  For more information, visit http://www.kobobooks.com.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., through its subsidiaries, Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 19,500 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders® and Waldenbooks® stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/borders and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "expected," "planning," "possibility," "opportunity," "look forward," "goal," "will," "may," "intend," "anticipates," "working toward" and other words of similar meaning. One can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements are likely to address matters such as the company's future financial condition and performance (including earnings per share, profitability, liquidity, cash flows, debt levels, market share growth and other sales information, inventory levels and capital expenditures), its cost reduction initiatives and plans for store closings, and the expansion of product categories, including eBook content and eReaders. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and plans to differ materially from those included in the company's forward-looking statements.

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, consumer demand for the company's products, particularly during the holiday season, which is believed to be related to general economic and geopolitical conditions, competition and other factors; the availability of adequate capital--including vendor credit--to fund the company's operations and to carry out its strategic plans; adverse litigation results or other claims, the performance of the company's information technology systems, the anticipated impact of our Borders Rewards and Borders Rewards Plus programs; and, with respect to eBook content and eReaders, the availability to the company of anticipated content levels and a variety of competitive devices.

The company's periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain more detailed discussions of these and other risk factors that could cause actual results and plans to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements, and those discussions are incorporated herein by reference. The company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

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Gameloft Launches 5 Games for Windows Phone 7

PARIS, October 25, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Gameloft(R), a leading developer and publisher of downloadable
video games, supports the launch of the latest generation of Windows Phone 7
smartphones with a selection of five games: UNO(TM), Assassin's Creed,
Earthworm Jim, Brain Challenge and The Oregon Trail.

    Launching simultaneously with the new devices, Uno and
Earthworm Jim are available worldwide, except in North America, where they
will launch in conjunction with the devices on November 8th. The 3 others
games, Assassin's Creed, The Oregon Trail (US & Canada) and Brain Challenge,
will be available worldwide this holiday.

    The games can be directly downloaded from the Windows Phone
Marketplace. Windows Phone 7 devices feature expanded multimedia functions
that include full-3D optimized graphics, multi-touch screen, and
accelerometer on models from HTC, LG, Samsung and Dell.

    Gameloft is committed to supporting the platform with future
titles such as Asphalt 5, Let's Golf 2 and Real Soccer 2011.

    For the latest Gameloft news, follow us on:

    http://www.twitter.com/Gameloft_France, http://www.facebook.com/gameloft,
http://www.youtube.com/Gameloft.

    About Gameloft

    A leading international publisher and developer of
downloadable video games, in 10 years Gameloft has established itself as one
of the top innovators in its field. Gameloft creates games for mobile phones,
smartphones, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, with the total number of
game-enabled devices expected to exceed 4 billion units in 2012. A pioneer in
the new downloadable console game market, Gameloft publishes games on
WiiWare, DSiWare, Microsoft(R) Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade and PlayStation(R)Network.
Partnerships with leading licensors such as UNO(TM), Ferrari, Shrek, CSI,
Spider-Man, Ironman, Blokus and Sonic allow Gameloft to form strong
relationships with international brands. Gameloft also operates its own
established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt and Brain Challenge.
Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries
and employs over 3,500 developers at its production studios.

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

   
    Contact:
    Aude Fouquier
    European Communication Director
    Tel +33-1-58-16-20-40
    Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com

Source: Gameloft

Contact: Aude Fouquier, European Communication Director, Tel +33-1-58-16-20-40, Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com