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The Business Journals Redesigns Leading Digital Network

Featuring Enhanced User Interface, Access to More Timely and Premium Content, Social Media Capabilities, and Increased Back-End Performance

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Business Journals, the premier media solutions platform for companies strategically targeting business decision makers and a division of American City Business Journals (ACBJ), today launched its redesigned digital properties, showcasing a new look, added features and an enhanced user interface to give the network's visitors faster, easier and more robust access to the local, regional and national business news that is most relevant to the small to mid-sized business (SMB) audience.  The new redesigned sites can be found here: http://www.bizjournals.com.

The redesigns were implemented simultaneously across The Business Journals' 41 business weeklies around the country. Highlights of the redesign include the ability to customize the reader experience, streamlined site navigation, clearer distinctions between free and premium content, and the formation of a new Personal User Bar that allows users to manage print and online subscriptions, news alerts and event tickets all in one place.

"The new sites and features give readers a more personalized and social connection to our targeted content while making it easier for them to interact with the resources and offerings they are most interested in," said Whitney Shaw, CEO of ACBJ.  "News is a constantly moving target, and our redesigned sites make it easier and more intuitive for readers to dive in and stay current, as well as go deeper into the trends and related news that can help them be more competitive and successful.  We will continue to add new features and capabilities on a regular basis." 

The Business Journals digital network has been redesigned from the ground up, making it easier to find the news, features and research to help grow businesses.

Timely and Easy to Navigate Content

A red time stamp shows content published within the last four hours.  A rotating "news carousel" has been added to each site to put each day's top stories and most interesting content front and center on the page. Sections have been consolidated and better organized; there are fewer, more relevant industries listed; and popular sections have been expanded. 

Refined Searching

Incorporated in the sites is an enhanced search engine that provides more accurate results and story preview.  Narrow by date, content type (such as story, videos, events, and jobs), industry and writer.

Social Media Integration and Dynamic Content

Easily link Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn profiles to share content with friends.  The audience an also use their social networking accounts to log in to their Business Journal account.  Article pages are more engaging with larger photos, videos, and links to related company and industry news, relevant research and additional info on people mentioned in the story.

Personal User Bar

The new Personal User Bar simplifies the process of managing user accounts and subscriptions.  Comment on stories, configure news alerts, manage e-mail and print subscriptions, and link to social network accounts. 

About The Business Journals

The Business Journals, a division of American City Business Journals, is the premier media solutions platform for companies strategically targeting business decision makers.  We deliver a total business audience of over 10 million people via our 42 websites, 64 publications and over 700 annual industry leading events. Our media products provide comprehensive coverage of business news from a local, regional and national perspective. We have more people, publications and web sites covering our nation's business than any other business media organization.

American City Business Journals (ACBJ) is the largest publisher of business-to-business information in the United States.  ACBJ is a unit of Advance Publications Inc., which also operates Conde Nast Magazines, Parade magazine, Fairchild Publications, the Golf Digest companies, Newhouse Newspapers and cable television interests.

    Contact:
    Maggie Duquin Nolan / Sharon Oh
    Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
    (212) 986-6667
    duquin@braincomm.com
    oh@braincomm.com

SOURCE  The Business Journals

The Business Journals

CONTACT: Maggie Duquin Nolan, duquin@braincomm.com, or Sharon Oh, oh@braincomm.com, both of Brainerd Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667

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

Doritos and EA SPORTS Bring 3-D to Madden NFL 11

Custom 3-D Doritos Glasses and Specially Marked Doritos Bags Unlock Code to Experience the Fan-Favorite Game like Never Before

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As the road to the NFL playoffs heats up, the Doritos brand and EA SPORTS bring 3-D to the Madden NFL franchise for the first time.  Available in the "Play Now" game mode of Madden NFL 11 for Xbox® video game entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Doritos 3-D gives fans a completely new way to experience the award-winning video game through Doritos brand tortilla chips, the bold intense snack brand within PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division. 

Consumers can use the downloadable code found only on specially marked bags of Doritos Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese flavored tortilla chips to unlock Doritos 3-D mode in their existing  Madden NFL 11 games.  Codes are redeemable through the end of the year; however, once unlocked, 3-D mode is available on those games without an end date. Limited-edition Doritos branded 3-D glasses will be available to order online at http://www.doritoschangethegame.com for $2.99 each, including shipping and handling. Doritos 3-D mode will also work with any red or cyan 3-D glasses.

"Through our work with EA SPORTS, we are committed to finding ways to elevate the gaming experience and give fans control over their biggest and best gaming moments," said Rudy Wilson, vice president, marketing, Frito-Lay. "That's why now we are pushing the limits and giving fans unprecedented access to enjoy their favorite football video game in 3-D."

The 3-D integration, which is available exclusively through Doritos tortilla chips, is an extension of the Doritos "Change the Game" collaboration with EA SPORTS.  Doritos "Change the Game" allowed fans for the first time ever to pick the cover athlete of a Madden NFL game, for Madden NFL 11. From Feb. 4 - March 15, 2010, fans voted online, resulting in New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees winning the honor of the first consumer-chosen cover athlete.  In July 2010, Doritos thrilled Madden NFL fans again by releasing two new Madden NFL-inspired flavored chips, Stadium Nacho and Tailgater BBQ, the perfect complement to Madden NFL 11 game play.

"The Doritos and EA SPORTS collaboration has truly given us the opportunity to take the idea of gaming to the next level," shared Chris Erb, senior director, marketing, EA SPORTS. "Our diehard fans are the reason Madden NFL has been so successful year after year so that's why we are thrilled to give them yet another way to enjoy the game." 

The Doritos collaboration with EA SPORTS Madden NFL 11 is one of many ways the Doritos brand continues to bring its fans access to unparalleled experiences. The brand's commitment to fan-empowerment began with the Doritos "Crash the Super Bowl" program, which has turned the brand's Super Bowl advertising over to its fans for the last four years.  Doritos has continued to put consumers in control through a variety of other exciting opportunities that have broken new ground in gaming and entertainment.

About Doritos

Doritos tortilla chips is one of the many brands that make up Frito-Lay North America, the $13 billion convenient foods business unit of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY.  Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, http://www.fritolay.com/, the Snack Chat blog, http://www.snacks.com/ and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/fritolay. DORITOS is a registered trademark of Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo offers the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 18 different product lines that each generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales.  Our main businesses - Frito-Lay, Quaker, Pepsi-Cola, Tropicana and Gatorade - also make hundreds of other nourishing, tasty foods and drinks that bring joy to our consumers in over 200 countries.  With more than $43 billion in 2008 revenues, PepsiCo employs 198,000 people who are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth, called Performance with Purpose.  By dedicating ourselves to offering a broad array of choices for healthy, convenient and fun nourishment, reducing our environmental impact, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, PepsiCo balances strong financial returns with giving back to our communities worldwide.  For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.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 SPORTS(TM), EA(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.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.  The mark "John Madden" and the name, likeness and other attributes of John Madden reproduced on this product are trademarks or other intellectual property of Red Bear, Inc. or John Madden, are subject to license to Electronic Arts Inc., and may not be otherwise used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Red Bear or John Madden.

© 2010 NFL Properties LLC. Team names/logos/indicia are trademarks of the teams indicated. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League.

Officially Licensed Product of NFL PLAYERS.  Visit http://www.NFLPLAYERS.COM.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and Pogo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Contact:
    EA SPORTS
    Rob Semsey
    407-386-5337
    rsemsey@ea.com

    Chris Kuechenmeister
    Frito-Lay
    972-334-2044
    chris.kuechenmeister@pepsico.com

SOURCE  Frito-Lay North America

Frito-Lay North America

CONTACT: Rob Semsey of EA SPORTS, +1-407-386-5337, rsemsey@ea.com;or Chris Kuechenmeister of Frito-Lay, +1-972-334-2044, chris.kuechenmeister@pepsico.com

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

MAKE Technologies Inc (R) announces Strategic Alliance with Deloitte

New Partner Network and Education Program for legacy modernization
market.

VANCOUVER, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ - Make Technologies, a privately held leading
legacy modernization software and services company, today launched its
new Partner Network Program, starting with a new strategic alliance
with globally recognized firm Deloitte. The two companies will work
together to develop a joint program targeting enterprise modernization
initiatives.

"We are extending our success in the enterprise marketplace with this
program," said Jean-Guy Faubert, newly appointed Executive VP Global
Alliances for Make Technologies. "There is strong demand for legacy
application modernization solutions that allow companies to innovate
and support business processes for competitive advantage, while
leveraging existing investments. System Integrators play an invaluable
role as trusted consultants to guide their customers through
application modernization success.  We've been successfully working
with Network members and their customers on these mission-critical
applications. Now we are expanding our outreach with active recruitment
and strategic alliances."

Deloitte has enrolled in Make Technologies' newly formed Partner Network
Program which provides program participants with support, specialized
education and training, and access to its patented Transformational
Legacy Modernization (TLM(R)) solutions and products.  This program will
help in the implementation of application modernization initiatives.

As a part of its Partner Network Program, Make Technologies has
introduced categories to recognize the various needs and specialties of
participating vendors. Make Technologies is looking to recruit
strategic System Integration organizations focused on legacy
application modernization projects and providing them with the
solutions and services they need to effectively target this space
today.

"Legacy application modernization is a growing market.  This is a top of
mind issue for most CIOs as they need assurance of project success with
little to no interruption of service while transitioning from critical
legacy applications," said Ian Tait, Deloitte partner. "Organizations
want to focus on their core competency, and not be in the business of
maintaining custom code. Deloitte's goal is to work with clients to
ensure a strategy that can provide operational efficiencies and long
term value."

Make Technologies' program participants will gain potential new revenue
stream opportunities with this new program.  They will also enjoy the
benefits of marketing support, sales and pre-sales support and training
programs. In addition, Make Technologies will also be offering
accredited certification and training programs available through
workshops and online courses. 

About Make Technologies

Make Technologies is a leading global provider of legacy modernization
software and services. Founded in 1999, Vancouver, B.C.  Make
Technologies has guided organizations with proven methodology and tools
to help their customers innovate and create agile solutions to support
their customers' demand for results, and ultimately reduce costs and
increase productivity. Make Technologies is a trusted brand in
enterprise legacy modernization initiatives with partners like Oracle(R)
and IBM(R). For more information please visit us at http://www.maketechnologies.com

Copyright 2010(C) Make Technologies, Transformational Legacy Modernization
(TLM) (R) are registered trademarks of Make Technologies in the U.S.
and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks
referenced are the property of their respective owners

SOURCE  MAKE Technologies, Inc.

MAKE Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: <p></p> <p>For press inquiries please contact Christine Tang (<a href="mailto:ctang@maketechnologies.com">ctang@maketechnologies.com</a>).</p> <p>For information on Make Technologies products and services, or to become  a partner, contact us at 1-866-678-6253 (North America), or +1  604-738-4999 ext 121(International) or visit the Make Technologies Web  site at <a href="http://www.maketechnologies.com/partners">http://www.maketechnologies.com/partners</a></p>

Trimble Acquires ThingMagic RFID Technology

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today it has acquired the business of ThingMagic, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts. ThingMagic is a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and offers advanced development services to facilitate the integration of RFID into a wide range of applications. The acquisition expands Trimble's technology portfolio and will enable the company to provide additional productivity solutions in its served industries. Financial terms were not disclosed.

RFID technology is part of automated data collection, identification and location systems worldwide, addressing critical productivity needs across many industries. A pioneer in the UHF RFID market, ThingMagic will continue to offer high-performance fixed and embedded RFID readers and services to customers in a wide range of industry verticals from construction to transportation.

"Adding ThingMagic's RFID technology and system integration expertise will allow Trimble to build more comprehensive and capable solutions for its existing markets and potentially provide entry into new markets," said Jurgen Kliem, vice president of Trimble's strategy and business development. "Similar to the widespread integration of GPS into today's positioning solutions, we believe RFID can transform markets and is a natural complement to our existing technology portfolio."

"We excel in deploying high-performance RFID technology into high-value solutions for customers," said Tom Grant, chairman and CEO of ThingMagic. "Our RFID excellence combined with Trimble's global reach and domain expertise is a strong platform that can enable the next generation of RFID applications."

The operating results of the acquired business will be reported within Trimble's Advanced Devices segment.

About ThingMagic

ThingMagic is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic has developed products for demanding high-volume applications with a reputation for consistently exceeding client expectations with its consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID(TM)"

For more information, visit:  http://www.thingmagic.com.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information, visit Trimble's Web site at:  http://www.trimble.com.

Certain statements made in this press release are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in this news release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, Trimble's ability to build more comprehensive and capable solutions and enter new markets through of ThingMagic's RFID technology. Additional risks and uncertainties include: the risks inherent in integrating an acquisition; unanticipated expenditures, charges or assumed liabilities that may result from the acquisition; and retaining key personnel and commercial relationships. More information about potential factors which could affect Trimble's business and financial results is set forth in reports filed with the SEC, including Trimble's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K. All forward looking statements are based on information available to Trimble as of the date hereof, and Trimble assumes no obligation to update such statements.

GTRMB

SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble

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

Brookstone Presents The Parrot AR.Drone Flight School

Consumers Get Hands-On as they Learn to Fly this Season's Hottest Holiday Toy

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- 

               New York City-area residents are invited to experience
               hands-on flight training - flying a helicopter with their
               iPhone device - at the first Brookstone AR.Drone Flight
               School event. Brookstone, the only brick-and-mortar
               retailer where fans can see the AR.Drone fly, is teaming
               up with Parrot, the creators of the AR.Drone, to give
               people their first hands-on training and expert flight
               demonstrations with this year's hottest holiday gift-the
    WHO/       AR.Drone.
    WHAT
               The first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch(R),
               iPhone(R) or iPad(TM) device, the Parrot AR.Drone combines real
               and virtual worlds to offer an unparalleled flight
               experience. A front camera broadcasts and streams what the
               AR.Drone is seeing onto the iPod touch, iPhone or iPad
               screen, providing an opportunity for augmented reality
               games.

               Wednesday, November 10,
    WHEN/      2010                        Schedule of Events:
               Brookstone's Rockefeller
               Center Store 1230 Sixth
    WHERE:     Avenue                      -------------------
                                            Press-only viewing/training:
              (at 49th)                     9:00am - 11:00am EST
                                            Open to the public: 11:00am -
                                            8:00pm
                                            Busiest time for consumers:
                                            1:00pm -3:00pm

    CONTACTS: Brookstone:                  Parrot/AR.Drone:
              -----------                  ----------------
                                            Tim Wieland, Airfoil Public
              Renee Martin, Martin Media    Relations
                                            248-304-1414 (o) /734-476-6620
              845-987-1665 (o)              (c)
              845-325-2051 (c)
                                            Angela Leon, Airfoil Public
                                            Relations
               Additional Brookstone        248-304-1445 (o) /517-420-7775
               Products:                    (c)
               ---------------------
              Kristina Lynch, TARA, Ink.
              305-864-3434 x153 (o)
              954-415-4639 (c)

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101025/FL87293 )

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101025/FL87293 )

iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

SOURCE  Brookstone, Inc.; Parrot AR.Drone

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101025/FL87293
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101025/FL87293
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Brookstone, Inc.; Parrot AR.Drone

CONTACT: Brookstone:  Renee Martin, Martin Media, +1-845-987-1665 (o), +1-845-325-2051 (c); or Additional Brookstone Products:  Kristina Lynch, TARA, Ink., +1-305-864-3434 x153 (o), +1-954-415-4639 (c); or Parrot/AR.Drone: Tim Wieland, Airfoil Public Relations, +1-248-304-1414 (o), +1-734-476-6620 (c), or Angela Leon, Airfoil Public Relations, +1-248-304-1445 (o), +1-517-420-7775 (c)

SiliconExpert Adds New Productivity Features to Electronic Part Search and BOM Management Tools

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- SiliconExpert Technologies, a leading provider of component parts management applications, announced today the release of newly developed features to address the needs of its growing customer base.  SiliconExpert has introduced Part Marking, Advanced Parametric Search, Community, and advanced Bill of Materials (BOM Manager) features to enhance the users' productivity.

The Part Marking feature makes it easy to find the correct component parts along with the ability to identify and flag counterfeit parts.  In addition, the expansion of Advanced Parametric queries has improved the user's ability to compare and source alternative electronic components. The newly released Community features provide users with collaboration tools to contribute to and share a knowledge base either within their company only or across the SiliconExpert user community.

With SiliconExpert's advanced BOM Manager (http://www.siliconexpert.com/bommanager) Export function, users are able to summarize large bill of materials component data into actionable results. The new BOM Manager Export function enables users to generate custom reports for key decision makers to manage risk on their electronic components on a regular basis. Custom reports which can be downloaded to excel cover Multi-Sourcing, Lifecycle Trending, RoHS, REACH, parametric data and more.

In addition, Corporate Part Lists (CPL) can now be integrated with SiliconExpert's database. This allows users to combine internal information such as pricing, quantity and other business data with SiliconExpert's database. With a centralized interface to manage Corporate Part Lists, users can search and filter on internal corporate part numbers in addition to manufacturer part numbers.

"We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to our customers.  By listening to what our customers need and by involving them in the planning process, we are able to define the necessary features to help make our tools more robust and effective," said Omar Ahmad, President & CEO of SiliconExpert Technologies.

About SiliconExpert:

SiliconExpert Technologies' Electronic Component Parts Database is one of the most accurate, comprehensive and current in the industry covering 150 million electronic components in hundreds of product lines from over 10,000 suppliers. End-of-life (EOL) forecasting, finding Cross References, Lifecycle statuses, Parametric Data and Product Change Notice (PCN) alerts are a few of the features of SiliconExpert's suite of products that provide Part Search (http://www.siliconexpert.com/partsearch), BOM Management, Obsolescence mitigation and DMSMS solutions. Learn more about SiliconExpert Technologies at http://www.siliconexpert.com

SOURCE  SiliconExpert Technologies

SiliconExpert Technologies

CONTACT: Vineet Chaudhary, +1-408-516-5060, for SiliconExpert Technologies

Web Site: http://www.siliconexpert.com/CMOMFX/

Elbit Systems of America to Showcase Solutions for Empowerment of Rapid Deployment Forces at AUSA 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas, October 25, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems
Ltd. will present an array of cutting edge solutions, designed to enhance the
capabilities of rapid deployment forces at the upcoming Association of the
United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition (AUSA), (booth #3205) set to
take place in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC from
October 25-27, 2010.

     (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300488 )

    A video presentation will depict the successful integration of systems
from multiple Elbit Systems of America business units, thus empowering rapid
deployment forces for even the most complicated battle scenarios. Viewers
will experience fully realistic, dynamic operational scenarios. Whether
deployed in combat, low intensity conflict or peacekeeping operations, Elbit
Systems of America's innovative, practical solutions allow units to operate
successfully in complex conflicts and urban environments.

    The following will be featured in the Elbit Systems of America exhibit:

    Bradley Mortar Vehicle and FireCon Mortar Fire Control System-Dismounted

    Elbit Systems of America invites you to experience the FireCon Mortar
Fire Control System-Dismounted (MFCS-D), mounted on the Bradley Mortar
Vehicle, one of the most lethal combat vehicles in the field. The Bradley
Mortar Vehicle on display at the Elbit Systems of America booth features
immediate, indirect fire support for armored and mechanized battalions and
armored cavalry squadrons. It provides enhanced survivability, increased
speed and maintainability and improved interconnectivity. Mounted on the
Bradley will be the MFCS-D, an Elbit Systems of America solution to a U.S.
Army designed fire control system for the 120mm towed mortar. MFCS-D
automated digital application delivers a more efficient system for today's
mortar operator by employing faster deployment and improved responsiveness
and incorporating key Elbit Systems of America innovative products such as
the RPDA-57.

    Also on display, Elbit Systems of America 'Apache Helicopter Mix':

    Showcasing an integrated solution incorporating the IHADSS-21 advanced
helmet mounted display system, the Block III Mission Processor and a 6x6 High
Resolution AMLCD, all working together to create a complete solution for
flight crew situational awareness and enhanced vision capabilities.

    Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System-21 (IHADSS-21)

    Advancing the capabilities of rotor wing pilots, Elbit Systems of
America's IHADSS-21 is a reliable and "value for money" solution for rotor
wing aircraft. The IHADSS has the capability and ease of use to ensure
mission success and crew safety. This advanced system is currently in
production with a solid history of reliability and mission success. With the
IHADSS, the crew can be confident in of accurate night vision capabilities.

    Central Mission Processor/Block III Mission Processor

    With up to 25 general purpose processors and four graphics processors,
the Mission Processor (MP) is the cornerstone for Block III Apache and
provides the basis for implementation of SoSCOE and FCS for the Apache. The
Central Mission Processor (CMP) features an open systems architecture with
the leverage of commercial, off-the-shelf products that provides Army
aviation with a high performance, scalable and maintainable platforms for
future applications that require the full performance necessary for next
generation computing capabilities. The central mission processor/mission
processor architecture is scaleable and suited for multiple platforms,
providing advanced general and display processing for current and future
needs where SoSCOE and FCS is planned.

    6" x 6" High Resolution (Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display) AMLCD

    The 6" x 6" AMLCD display functions as a primary flight display offering
the high brightness and contrast, excellent resolution, readability and
clarity required in the open configuration of a cockpit. Its outstanding
characteristics include 8:1 contrast ratio in full sunlight with a brightness
of 240 foot-Lamberts (fL), fully night vision goggles (NGV) compatible for
night mode operation. With a display area of 6.17" x 6.17", the compact AMLCD
is designed to conserve valuable space without sacrificing performance. The
display offers a very flexible video interface supporting multiple analog and
digital video channels and multiple serial data links such as RS-422 and
discretes. Low weight, small volume and light construction are major
advantages of the display.

    STORM Unmanned Aircraft System - Presented by UAS Dynamics

    The STORM UAS offers an industry-leading payload capacity. It is designed
to meet the dynamic operational environment and expeditionary requirements of
the Department of Defense and other potential U.S. government customers.
STORM's flexible design offers multiple launch and recovery methods that can
be tailored to the environment and physical constraints common in austere
combat outposts. STORM has a single mission endurance of 18 hours with a 30
pound payload, and. has the capability to carry a maximum of 75 pounds of
payload to support the needs of the mission. The system's flexibility
increases situational awareness, targeting capability and overall lethality.
Key functions such as mission payload operation are automated and blended
with standard flight modes to increase mission effectiveness while reducing
operator workload and skill level requirements. While most other systems
require an air vehicle operator and a mission payload operator, the STORM
system only needs one operator while simultaneously increasing overall system
effectiveness and operator efficiency.

    A family of thermal imaging systems including:

    KAT EYE(TM) MR Surveillance System

    The KAT EYE(TM) system is a high-performance, highly-mobile and easy to
emplace Medium Range Day/Night Wireless Surveillance System using a cutting
edge day camera and a cooled, highly sensitive 640x480 InSb Focal Plane Array
thermal camera with 8X continuous optical zoom. The system is image
stabilized and has automatic tracking of targets. The basic system consists
of a Base Station and one Remote Station which can be emplaced up to 5 Km
away for wireless operation or within 500m for fiber optic operation. A
single Base Station can monitor and control up to four (4) Remote Stations.
The system can be powered by generator, batteries, solar (supplemental
power), or vehicle power.

    Coral-CR

    Featured in the video, the Coral-CR is a high-performance, tripod mounted
or hand-held Long Range Day/Night Thermal Imaging System using a cutting edge
camera and a cooled, highly sensitive 640x512 InSb Focal Plane Array thermal
camera with continuous optical zoom, as well as 4X digital zoom. The Laser
Range Finder, digital magnetic compass, and global positioning system allow
generation of target coordinates to 10Km. The Coral-CR also supports video
out via standard BNC connector.

    MARS

    Also featured in the video is MARS. Mars is an uncooled hand-held thermal
imager with target acquisition capabilities. This lightweight, compact system
will be featured in the multimedia video presentation and includes two day
cameras - Wide Field of View and Narrow Field of View, as well as an eye-safe
LRF, digital magnetic compass, real-time video recorder, real-time target
acquisition and target coordinate calculation and image and target data
storage memory. The MARS is ideal for use in infantry and special units,
security, target acquisition for infantry commanders and perimeter defense
and night sight and target acquisition for the future soldier.

    Selected high performance computing and communications interoperability
solutions and capabilities including:

    Tacter(R) -31D Computer

    The Tacter(R)-31D is the next generation of the Tacter(R) family of
military computers, featuring a tablet configuration. The Tacter(R)-31D
computer provides powerful computing capabilities, high performance 10.4" XGA
sun-readable display with LED backlight, smart power management algorithm, a
Smart Li-lon battery for long stand-alone operation time, hot-swap (secondary
battery) for uninterrupted operation during main battery hot-swap, optional
military or commercial embedded GPS and much more. The Tacter(R)-31D
computer's outstanding versatility and capabilities place it as an excellent
candidate to serve all combat echelons in the rapidly evolving world of the
new modern digital battlefield.

    RPDA-57

    Featured in the video presentation and based the Marvell 520 MHz PXA-270
processor, the RPDA-57 responds to the call for situational awareness
applications. The generous 128 MB RAM and 64 or 128 MB Flash Memory provide
ample room to run and house many applications in nonvolatile memory,
providing protection against data loss due to battery drainage. Available in
both wireless and non-wireless configurations, R-PDA's aluminum construction
eliminates many of the reliability concerns associated with handhelds. The
waterproof design delivers operability in tough environments never before
possible. Optional functionalities can be incorporated into modular "backs",
giving you the flexibility you need to support many tasks with one basic
computer and change mission profiles on the move. The Rugged-PDA modular
design allows an operator to reconfigure the RPDA-57 hardware and software
for a specific mission without changing the basic unit

    Integrated auto-routing Radio Communication System (IRCS)

    From command posts to front-line soldiers, the Elbit Systems of America
Integrated auto-routing Radio Communication System (IRCS) is an advanced
military communication system that enables military personnel to directly
communicate with one another across one network using multiple platforms.
With IRCS, you will have reliable operational coordination, command and
control, and an overall complete picture of the operations and events a mile
or thousands of miles away. All IRCS management functions can be performed
from almost every location, and affect any communication device and element
within the system, down to the last radio transceiver. At a touch of a
button, all the devices within the IRCS can be adjusted and updated -
simultaneously or one by one. IRCS does away with the slow and cumbersome
communication chains associated with legacy military networks, providing
fast, automatic and direct operational connectivity.

    Also featured, Elbit Systems of America comprehensive solutions for
product and customer support:

    Elbit Systems of America provides support solutions for
specific customer needs. Easy access to OEM support, fast repair turn-around
times and online status reporting, enable our customers to better forecast
asset availability and enhances operational availability. Elbit Systems of
America realize that our customers deserve a product support structure as
stable and reliable as their tactical platforms. The Company provides
combat-proven design, development, production, repair, and life-cycle
supportability solutions of mission critical systems for U.S. and Allied
military tactical platforms. The Company also enhances customer capabilities
by managing the repair and overhaul system support, and life cycle support of
all of the military electronics systems.

    About Elbit Systems of America, LLC

    Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance
products and system solutions focusing on the commercial aviation, defense,
homeland security and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities
throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to
supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the
United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems
Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide
range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

    About Elbit Systems

    Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company
engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world. The Company, which
includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of
aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications,
computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned
aircraft systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space
systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and
military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing
a range of support services. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems.com.

    Trademarks

    Elbit Systems of America and other trademarks, service marks and logos
are registered or unregistered marks of Elbit Systems of America companies in
the United States and in foreign countries. Tacter(R) is a registered
trademark of its respective owner(s).

    Forward Looking Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding Elbit
Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the
extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward
Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates,
projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult
to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may
differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of
factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer
contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental
budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in
the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and
the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program
performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price
contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The
factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is
contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is
on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The
Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

    Contact:Tarrah Ledoux, +1-603-886-2269, tarrah.ledoux@elbitsystems-us.com

    Copyright (c) 2010 Elbit Systems of America. All rights reserved.

Photo:
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Source: Elbit Systems of America

Contact: Tarrah Ledoux, +1-603-886-2269, tarrah.ledoux@elbitsystems-us.com

RS Components Deploys Supply Chain Planning Solution Across Europe

OXFORD, England, October 25, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - Increased Forecast Accuracy to Improve Customer Service Levels

    RS Components (http://rs-components.com/), the world's largest
distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has deployed a new
supply chain planning solution across the European region. SO99+ from
ToolsGroup (http://www.toolsgroup.com/), will improve forecast accuracy and
inventory optimisation of around 500,000 product lines, resulting in an
improvement in customer service levels.

    Following several intensive months of business preparation and
simulations to understand fully the implications of SO99+, RS is now
calculating an 18 month forward view of demand, based on three years of
demand history at an order level, which is being used to drive all inventory
purchase orders across Europe.

    "We are really pleased with the results already being delivered following
the introduction of SO99+ and as we roll out further elements of the tool
over the coming months, we expect SO99+ to offer our business unprecedented
scope for modelling and optimising stock and service," said Andrew Lewis,
Head of Global Supply Planning at RS Components.

    "The tool is important in its own right for both cost reduction and
service improvement, but in many ways the most exciting part is that it is
one of our key enablers, along with initiatives such as the introduction of a
robust Sales, Inventory & Operational Planning (SIOP) process, that will see
our supply chain transformed into a world class part of the RS business"
added Lewis.

    To date, SO99+ calculations have led RS to significant reductions in
overall stock holdings while simultaneously increasing the service levels
enjoyed by customers through both the physical redistribution of stock around
the European network of 11 warehouses and the changing of stocking profiles.

    "Our approach to supply chain planning is the first of its kind to
incorporate probabilistic modelling across a range of supply chain planning
functions, from demand forecasting through to inventory and replenishment
planning. We're confident that RS will reap substantial benefits from the
deployment of our SO99+ system, resulting in a more effective and efficient
supply chain," explained Martin Woodward, Managing Director of ToolsGroup.

    About RS Components

    RS Components is the world's largest distributor of electronics and
maintenance products serving 1.5 million customers worldwide. Through
operations in 27 countries and 17 warehouses, RS distributes around 500,000
products from over 2,500 suppliers. The Group has an annual turnover of more
than GBP972 million and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. RS Components
is the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc. For more detail on the Group
please visit the corporate website: http://www.electrocomponents.com.

    In addition to visiting http://www.rs-components.com, more information is
available via these links:

   
    Twitter: @RSElectronics (http://twitter.com/rselectronics)
    Tweet: RS Components Deploys New Supply Chain Planning Solution
    Hashtags: #supplychain #logistics

    RS Components on Linkedin
    (http://www.linkedin.com/companies/rs-components)

    Relevant Links:

    RS Components (http://www.rs-components.com/index.html)
    Electrocomponents PLC (http://www.electrocomponents.com/)
    ToolsGroup (http://www.toolsgroup.com/)

    Contact:
    Andrea Barnard
    Electrocomponents plc
    Tel: +44(0)1865-207460
    Email: andrea.barnard@electrocomponents.com

    Electrocomponents PLC

    http://www.electrocomponents.com/ecm/press/releases/pr2010/2010-10-25/

Source: RS Components

Contact: Andrea Barnard, Electrocomponents plc, Tel: +44(0)1865-207460, Email: andrea.barnard@electrocomponents.com

Unisys and Colt to Bring Cloud-Based Services to European Businesses

Unisys will provide infrastructure, software and services for Colt to provide an enterprise cloud service that lets businesses access IT services more efficiently at lower cost

LONDON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that its European subsidiary Unisys Limited has entered into a contract to provide Colt Technology Services with infrastructure, cloud management software and services. After the initial UK implementation, the companies intend to provide the services from an additional six data centres within Colt's European network.  Both Colt and Unisys will use this environment to deliver cloud-based services to their customers throughout Europe.

Colt is a leading provider of business communications and IT managed services to organisations throughout Europe. Part of Colt's overall cloud strategy, these new services are intended to increase customers' flexibility in accessing IT infrastructure and software resources on an as-needed basis while minimising capital costs.

Under the initial three-year agreement, Unisys will implement a cloud computing environment, which will be installed in Colt's secure data centre. Colt will provide a range of infrastructure, platform and virtualised desktop services based on this platform.

Unisys will manage its cloud-based infrastructure using the Unisys Converged Remote Infrastructure Management Suite of solutions. These ITIL-compliant, best- practice IT management services will be integrated into Colt's existing ITIL V3 Service Operation.

"This is a significant business relationship for Colt. Combining our high-performance network and data centre services with Unisys' extensive IT and cloud-solution expertise, we are able to further demonstrate our position as a leading provider of a range of best-in-class cloud-based offerings," explains Richard Oosterom, managing director, Colt Managed Services.  "The services Colt will bring to market with Unisys will address the deployment and management of complex existing architectures. This will enable Colt to offer customers a range of enterprise cloud services which provide high performance, reliability and real-time response to dynamic business changes."

Ron Frankenfield, president, Unisys Global Outsourcing and Infrastructure Services,  says, "Businesses in all industries are beginning to explore cloud computing as a key way to provide services to their customers more quickly and cost-efficiently than in the past. Unisys is pleased to be working with Colt, a clear innovator in business communications and IT managed services, to bring the operational and financial benefits of cloud computing to Colt and Unisys customers across Europe."

The cloud computing environment and services provided by Unisys will enable Colt to provide a range of services to customers:

    --  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - a scalable server environment that
        enables a customer to add and delete virtual and non-virtual servers on
        demand to meet fluctuating resource requirements;
    --  Platform as a Service (PaaS) - a layer of standard middleware, such as
        Microsoft® .NET, JBoss and other software stacks, that runs on top of
        the IaaS environment to make it easier for clients to move their
        applications to the cloud without significant modification. Unisys
        monitors and manages the layer to enhance application availability; and
    --  Software as a Service (SaaS) - initially providing virtual desktop as a
        service for access to standard software suites that many companies
        provide for their end users.

About Colt

Colt is Europe's leading information delivery platform, enabling its customers to share, process and store their vital business information. Colt is an established leader in delivering integrated networking and IT managed services to major organisations, midsized businesses and wholesale customers. Colt operates in over 13 countries with 25,000km of network that includes metropolitan area networks in 34 major European cities with direct fibre connections into 16,000 buildings and 19 Colt data centres.

Colt is listed on the London Stock Exchange (COLT). Information about Colt and its services can be found at http://www.colt.net.

About Unisys

Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 23,000 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.

RELEASE NO.: 1025/8997

Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SOURCE  Unisys Corporation

Unisys Corporation

CONTACT: UK, Sara Downey, Brands2Life, 44 (0)207 592 1200, unisys@brands2life.com; US: Brian Daly, Unisys, +1-215-986-2214, brian.daly@unisys.com

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

Cardmobili for Windows Phone 7 Available on Windows Marketplace

PORTO, Portugal, October 25, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - First Application to Manage Membership, Loyalty and Rewards Cards can
now Downloaded to Windows Phone 7 Devices

    Cardmobili (http://www.cardmobili.com), the winner of Vodafone Mobile
Clicks 2010 and leading provider of mobile loyalty and member services, just
announced that the first mobile application for Windows Phone 7 devices in
now available for download in Windows Marketplace, through
http://www.cardmobili.com/wp7-marketplace.

    "In our endeavor to deliver the best mobile loyalty and membership
experience, we have been developing specific applications for every major
mobile platform. Every consumer in the world can rely on Cardmobili to have a
mobile solution for his loyalty and membership cards, benefiting from the
service's convenience and partner merchant offers.", said Helena Leite,
Cardmobili's CEO. Besides Windows Phone 7, Cardmobili is also available for
iPhone (http://itunes.apple.com/app/cardmobili/id369235886?mt=8), Android and
Blackberry, as well as feature phones supporting Java.

    Cardmobili is a free service for consumers, which allows users to manage
their cards, ensures remote backup, and allows sharing with family and
friends and getting exclusive offers from service partners. With more than
1500 cards from around the world, the service holds the most extensive
membership and loyalty card database.

    A video of Cardmobili for Windows Phone 7 can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHhJ6ZmpPV0&hd=1

    About Cardmobili

    Cardmobili is a leading provider of mobile loyalty service that improves
customer engagement, communication and purchase frequency for retail brands
and membership organizations. As a front end application for mobile devices,
Cardmobili enables consumers to access their loyalty, rewards and membership
information without carrying the physical card. Cardmobili's loyalty and
membership cloud is an interactive service that ties directly into card
issuers' databases, connects consumers via social media channels and provides
a variety of interactive channels to optimize the effectiveness of loyalty
programs. More information about Cardmobili is available at
http://www.cardmobili.com.

    The Cardmobili logo is a trademark of Cardmobili, SA. Cardmobili is not
endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise authorized by any other
brands mentioned in this article.

   
    Contact:

    Helena Leite, CEO
    +351-936-077-563
    helena.leite@cardmobili.com

Source: Cardmobili

Contact: Helena Leite, CEO, +351-936-077-563, helena.leite@cardmobili.com

Clear2Pay's Open Payment Framework Chosen Payments Technology for The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

BRUSSELS and LONDON, October 25, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - SDD First Solution to go Live on a Centralised European Platform

    Clear2Pay, the international technology provider of next generation
payment solutions for financial institutions announces that The Bank of
Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. have opted for its Open Payment Framework (OPF)
technology to power a new centralized European payments platform.

    "As we were in the middle of our orientation process for SEPA solutions,
we opted for a central hub approach in order to match the need to implement
SDD. Clear2Pay had, besides the right technology and the process orientation,
a responsive attitude that matches our ambition, objectives and management
style. They have been professional and efficient and have embraced the
project in a collaborative manner, which is very important when embarking on
a longer term strategic exercise, such as the European payments platform,"
states Mr. Tetsuya Hirano, Vice-President, Transaction Services Group,
European Planning Division at The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

    Mark Hartley, Managing Director UK and Nordics, states: "We are delighted
to work with The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a very lean run
bank, operating in a highly competitive landscape. The Open Payment Framework
is the perfect scalable fit for such an agile environment. We are able to
migrate and implement over time towards a platform that will sit at the heart
of its European activities, managing both UK Sterling and Euro payments
across a range of types on one single platform."

    About Clear2Pay

    Clear2Pay is an innovative financial technology company
focused on delivering globally applicable solutions for secure, timely
electronic payments. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the company
facilitates banks and financial organizations in their provision of payments
services. Clear2Pay's technology helps to reduce transactions processing
costs, and to deliver new, compelling payment services in a competitive way.
For more information, please visit http://www.clear2pay.com.

    About The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd

    The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ
Financial Group, is Japan's leading bank with over 800 branches in Japan, 40
million retail customers and over 400,000 corporate customers.

    The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. also has offices in more than 40
countries worldwide spanning Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, while BTMU's subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A. (formerly Union bank of
California), has about 400 branches, mainly in California.

   
    For more information:

    Clear2Pay NV/SA
    Conny Dorrestijn - VP Marketing and Communications
    Email: conny.dorrestijn@clear2pay.com
    M: +31-651-067201

Source: Clear2Pay

For more information: Clear2Pay NV/SA, Conny Dorrestijn - VP Marketing and Communications, Email: conny.dorrestijn@clear2pay.com, M: +31-651-067201

VT Miltope Showcases New Family of Rugged Computing for Military at AUSA October 25-27 (Booth 2917)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AUSA: VT Miltope, a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced a new family of ruggedized computer products that represent the next generation of mission critical rugged computers, HARD WEAR(TM) for demanding military environments.

The company's launch of its newest rugged family, which includes clamshell laptops, convertible laptops, handhelds, and mounted computers, solidifies VT Miltope's position as a leading provider of rugged computers that meet the difficult real-world mission requirements our military faces daily.

VT Miltope now has a full spectrum of ruggedized mobile computing solutions and form factors that meet the growing mission and application needs of today's military. In garrison or in the field, the company's HARD WEAR(TM) sets a new standard for military rugged computers. 

"Our military is on the forefront of technological development, and one of our biggest challenges is in the management of critical information. VT Miltope developed a new family of HARD WEAR(TM) computers to provide robust and rugged computing platforms to meet those challenges. The VT Miltope name continues to be synonymous with ultra-rugged military computers.  For over 30 years, the company has earned its reputation as the premier supplier of rugged computers for military programs. They are designed and built tough, inside and out, to support our soldiers in the most challenging environmental conditions imaginable."

~ Brigadier General (US Army, Ret) Tom Dickinson

President and CEO, VT Miltope

VT Miltope, a company of VT Systems Inc, with ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities, is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and testing of rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment for military, industry and commercial applications where reliable operation of the equipment under demanding environmental conditions is of paramount importance.  For more than 30 years, VT Miltope's broad range of computers, computer workstations, servers, disk cartridges, printers, mass storage systems and other related products have served defense, government and commercial customers.  Please visit http://www.miltope.com

VT Systems is a diversified company providing integrated engineering solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors.  VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering.  Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.

SOURCE  VT Miltope

VT Miltope

CONTACT: Julie Briggs, Vice President, Rugged Systems Development, VT Miltope, +1-334-613-6369, Fax: +1-334-613-9651, jbriggs@miltope.com; or Edward Szeto, Manager, Corporate Communications, VT Systems, +1-703-739-2610, Fax: +1-703-739-2611, eszeto@vt-systems

Web Site: http://www.vt-systems.com

iSkysoft Releases FREE Video Downloader for Mac 2.0

--The fastest and easiest way to save a local copy of YouTube videos

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- iSkysoft Studio announced the availability of Free Video Downloader for Mac 2.0, with overhauled interfaces and breakthrough features. Free Video Downloader 2.0 offers the fastest and easiest way to download YouTube videos to Mac to watch later, and it is totally FREE!

Free YouTube Downloader for Mac lets Mac users download movies, music videos, and cartoons, from YouTube with a single click and watch FLV videos stored on Mac conveniently with its built-in FLV player.

Download URL: http://download.iskysoft.com/free-video-downloader-intel_full571.dmg

Feature Highlights in 2.0:

    --  Done with one click: Download button will show up automatically when a
        video is detected on a webpage opened in Safari, and then users can save
        the video to their Mac with one single click.
    --  Batch Download Mode: Download multiple YouTube videos simultaneously,
        depending on the number of cores in the processor.
    --  Built-in FLV player: Let Mac users enjoy the downloaded YouTube videos
        on Mac at ease.

The advanced version of this YouTube Downloader Mac allows users to download YouTube video and then convert downloaded videos to iPhone, iPod and more. Check it out: iTube Studio for Mac.

Pricing and System Requirement

YouTube Downloader for Mac 2.0 is totally free for personal license, and the advanced version costs $29. Free Video Downloader for Mac 2.0 is specially designed for Mac OS X 10.5 Intel and 10.6 Snow Leopard. A minimum of 512MB of RAM is recommended.

About iSkysoft Studio

iSkysoft Studio is a leading developer of multimedia conversion and DVD backup tools for Mac users. iSkysoft products generally fall into four multimedia product lines, including Video Conversion Tools, DVD Ripping Tools, Stream Media Recorder & iPod transfer and DVD Copy & Burner Tools.

SOURCE  Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.

Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Vicki Chen of iSkysoft Studio, +86-755-8615-8001, pr@iskysoft.com

Web Site: http://www.iskysoft.com/itube-studio-mac.html

Benchmark Learning Approved as Premium Citrix Authorized Learning Center

Citrix training provider received outstanding student reviews; awarded premium status by virtualization vendor

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Learning a member of the Globe Education Network, today announced that it has been authorized as a Premium Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC) by Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS). Benchmark Learning has been a CALC since 2004 and has been rated among the best Citrix IT training centers by students and has been awarded Premium status due to consistent high reviews, low course cancellation and the presence of highly-rated Citrix Certified Instructors on staff.

"As a Premium CALC, we are pleased to serve as a consultant to Citrix for writing courseware and designing new classes," said Jennifer Boerum, Partner Account Manager of Benchmark Learning. "We are dedicated to guiding students toward understanding the intricacies of Citrix virtualization products, improving their career paths through certification and providing them with a multitude of learning choices. Our new status will enable us to provide additional courses, host events for channel partners and user groups and assist Citrix in further developing the most effective training programs in the industry."

CALCs are technical training centers authorized to provide training for Citrix certifications and technical instruction for the installation and administration of Citrix products, including Citrix XenApp, NetScaler, XenDesktop, and XenServer software. CALCs that have been Citrix partners for at least one year achieve premium status by offering highly-rated training on all core Citrix products, driving new Citrix business through strong Microsoft relationships, having high customer rating scores and keeping class cancellation rates below 50 percent.

"We're very pleased to have Benchmark Learning continue its excellence in IT education as a Premium Citrix Authorized Learning Center," said Hector Lima, VP of Americas Consulting and Education for Citrix. "Benchmark Learning has played a key role in ensuring the satisfaction and continued success of Citrix customers and technology by offering highly-praised training programs and providing invaluable feedback to Citrix on the quality of new classes. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Benchmark Learning to develop and implement new courseware."

IT professionals seeking Citrix IT and virtualization training can identify Premium CALCs by a blue ribbon on http://www.citrixeducation.com.

About Benchmark Learning

Benchmark Learning educated nearly 15,000 students in 2009 on cutting-edge topics for IT, ITIL, Developer, Business Analysis, Project Management and Business Professionals. Our world-class educators teach the skills needed to help define and build individual careers for our students and maximize technology investments for organizations. For more than 35 years, we've been continually improving our offerings, events, assessments, employees, and facility. Our commitment to excellence and student success has earned us prestigious honors and global recognition as a premier education provider among Citrix and Microsoft communities.

About Citrix Education

Citrix Education provides Citrix customers and partners with official training and certification programs on Citrix products, technology and best practices. Its robust training curriculum includes instructor-led, virtual instructor-led and self-paced online courses, as well as virtual practice labs. Industry-recognized Citrix certifications enable IT professionals at every level to prove in-demand skills necessary to build, maintain and maximize Citrix virtualization environments. For more information, go to http://www.citrixeducation.com.

About Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS) is a leading provider of virtual computing solutions that help companies deliver IT as an on-demand service. Founded in 1989, Citrix combines virtualization, networking, and cloud computing technologies into a full portfolio of products that enable virtual work styles for users and virtual datacenters for IT. More than 230,000 organizations worldwide rely on Citrix to help them build simpler and more cost-effective IT environments. Citrix partners with over 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries. Annual revenue in 2009 was $1.61 billion.

SOURCE  Benchmark Learning

Benchmark Learning

CONTACT: Angela Guzman of Citrix Systems, Inc., Angela.Guzman@citrix.com; or Jessica Ravenna of A&R Edelman, +1-650-762-2920,  jessica.ravenna@ar-edelman.com, for Benchmark Learning

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

Contributors Recognized in Updated SIAC Website

FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) announces a Website update that now includes recognition to the organization's contributors. SIAC, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, uses contributors' key donations to fund the outreach, education, communications and model ordinance creation activities of the organization.  This update highlights and recognizes the importance electronic security companies and organizations play in keeping SIAC at the forefront of critical alarm management issues.

The changes can be found by clicking on "Contributors" on the top menu bar of SIAC's Website: http://www.siacinc.org.  "We would not be able to function without the folks who fund us.  Without this important funding, we would have no programs, no outreach to law enforcement and local governments, no education, and no ability to help companies in the electronic security industry combat bad ordinances or policies," said SIAC Executive Director Stan Martin.

"One of the main reasons we added our list of contributors is to give them the recognition and thanks they deserve for keeping SIAC funded and enabling us to help improve alarm management practices.  It's only through their help that we can do the good work we do for other companies in our industry," Martin added.

"We are also continually seeking new contributors and urge companies and organizations in the security industry to visit our Website and consider donating. By helping SIAC, contributors help their bottom line through improved industry-wide alarm management practices."

The "Contributors" section on the Web site is broken down by donation levels. The top tier, "Diamond," include sponsors ADT Security Services, Inc., Honeywell Security Group and the Security Industry Association (SIA), each who give $150,000 plus.

"Ruby" Contributors include those donating $50,000-$150,000: Broadview Security (now ADT), Digital Security Controls, and UTC (formerly GE).

"Emerald" Contributors include those who give $10,000-$50,000: APX Alarm, Bay Alarm Company, Bosch Security Systems, Defender Direct, Inc., Digital Monitoring Products, Guardian Protection Services, and Tri-Ed Distribution. 

Other tiers include "Sapphire" Contributors who donate $2,500-$10,000, and "Valued Contributors" give $2,500 or less.

"We're extremely thankful for all these sponsors of our efforts. To help each of these companies and organizations, we included a 'Proud Sponsor' logo that they can download to help them show their support of the high standards we endorse in alarm management," Martin said.

The logo is available for downloading at the bottom of the "Contributors" page.

ABOUT SIAC

SIAC is comprised of four major North American security associations--Canadian Security Association (CANASA), Security Industry Association (SIA), Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), and the Electronic Security Association (ESA)--representing one voice for the alarm industry on alarm management issues. SIAC's primary charter is to significantly reduce calls for service while strengthening the lines of communication with law enforcement professionals and end users. For more information, contact http://www.SIACinc.org.

SOURCE  Security Industry Alarm Coalition

Security Industry Alarm Coalition

CONTACT: Shane Sumrow of The Margulies Communications Group, +1-214-368-0909, shane@prexperts.net, for Security Industry Alarm Coalition

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

Harris Corporation and ITT Corporation Team to Accelerate Availability of Soldier Radio Waveform

Companies Utilize SRW to Transmit Voice and Data Between Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G, ITT Soldier Radio

ROCHESTER, N.Y. and FORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Highlights:

    --  Speeds availability of the JTRS Soldier Radio Waveform.
    --  Harris expects to release integrated SRW in AN/PRC-117G manpack next
        summer.
    --  Adds government wideband waveform to AN/PRC-117G for voice, data and
        networking.

Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) and ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) are collaborating to accelerate the fielding of the Soldier Radio Waveform, a central piece of the U.S. Department of Defense vision for a networked digital battlefield.

Harris and ITT have successfully exchanged voice and data between the Harris Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G manpack and ITT's Soldier Radio development model using the specified SRW Version 1.01.1C.  This is the first time that independently developed tactical radios have interoperated using open-standard wideband JTRS technology.  Both the AN/PRC-117G and ITT's Soldier Radio were developed under the JTRS Enterprise Business Model, which is designed to spur innovation in tactical communications.Harris' rapid implementation demonstrates the portability of SRW.

The Soldier Radio Waveform is being developed to serve as a standard for wideband tactical communications for the U.S. Department of Defense. SRW will deliver voice, data, and high-bandwidth networking capabilities to forces at the tactical edge.

Following the success of the exercise, Harris plans to conduct additional testing to include additional SRW features, such as communications security and SRW Network Manager integration. The company is integrating SRW into the AN/PRC-117G manpack, with release expected next summer.

"Harris and ITT have validated the utility and portability of SRW and are accelerating its availability to warfighters as part of a joint tactical wideband data radio network.  This demonstrates the benefits of the JTRS Enterprise Business Model," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications.  "The successful exchange of voice and data over SRW illustrates the ability of the AN/PRC-117G to add standard U.S. Government waveforms from the JTRS information repository through technology insertion."

The Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-117G is the first wideband manpack radio system with a JTRS-certified Software Communications Architecture and NSA Type-1 certified information security.  The radio's wideband architecture enables applications such as streaming video, simultaneous voice, and data feeds, collaborative chat, and connectivity to secure networks such as SIPRNet, providing warfighters and field commanders with critical real-time information through a man-portable radio that is significantly smaller, lighter and more capable than legacy units.

The ITT Soldier Radio is a next generation of software-defined wideband communication capability for the dismounted soldier that provides dynamic ad hoc networked voice and data under all combat conditions.  This Soldier Radio leverages on the maturity of ITT-developed SRW--with several years of field experiments, demonstrations and tests, including the most recent 36-node test at Fort Dix--and ITT's advanced technology optimized for low size, weight, power and cost. ITT's insertion of advanced hardware has enabled simplified portability and higher waveform performance.  Given the proven maturity, scalability and performance of SRW, and the ubiquity of SRW in the Army's architecture, the ITT Soldier Radio will enable the warfighter to achieve an affordable network centric capability for the dismounted Soldier.

Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption solutions for military, government and commercial organizations.  The company's Falcon® family of software-defined tactical radio systems encompasses manpack, handheld and vehicular applications.  Falcon III is the next generation of radios supporting the U.S. military's Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) requirements, as well as network-centric operations worldwide.  Harris RF Communications is also a leading supplier of assured communications® systems and equipment for public safety, utility and transportation markets -- with products ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data networks to portable and mobile single- and multiband radios.

About ITT Corporation

ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control.  With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world.  Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company reported 2009 revenue of $10.9 billion. http://www.itt.com.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions.  Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE  Harris Corporation

Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Kevin Aman, RF Communications, +1-585-241-8186, Kevin.Aman@Harris.com, or Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, Jim.Burke@harris.com

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

OpenStack Is Now Open for Windows Server

Open source cloud initiative embraces Microsoft virtualization platform.

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that it has partnered with Cloud.com to provide integration and support of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V to the OpenStack project, an open source cloud computing platform. The addition of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V provides organizations and service providers running a mix of Microsoft and non-Microsoft infrastructure with greater flexibility when using OpenStack.

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As part of the collaboration, Microsoft will provide architectural and technical guidance to Cloud.com. Cloud.com in turn will develop the code to support OpenStack on Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. Once complete, the project code will be checked into the public code repository at http://openstack.org.

OpenStack uses open source software on standard hardware. Simply put, the software can run on an individual server in an existing datacenter or run on hardware configured as a modular datacenter. It uses virtualization technology to create and manage large groups of virtual machines.

The addition of Microsoft's virtualization product puts customers in an excellent position to reach economies of scale to run Windows- and Linux-based infrastructure. Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V can efficiently run multiple different operating systems in parallel.

"Support for Windows Server Hyper-V on OpenStack reinforces Microsoft's commitment to delivering choice and flexibility to customers in the cloud," said Ted MacLean, general manager for the Open Solutions Group at Microsoft. "Giving customers the option to use Microsoft's enterprise-ready virtualization platform, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, when they deploy OpenStack as their cloud solution is a win for all."

"We're extremely pleased to welcome Microsoft to the OpenStack community. Its contributions to the open cloud platform will expand the opportunities for customers, vendors and channel partners," said Jim Curry, general manager of OpenStack and Chief Stacker.

"As the demand for cloud computing continues to grow throughout the industry, there is an increased demand from customers for support of their existing technologies, such as Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V," said Sheng Liang, CEO of Cloud.com. "Microsoft's support for both the OpenStack project and Cloud.com's CloudStack underscores its commitment to providing customers with technologies that promote interoperability and openness in the cloud ecosystem."

OpenStack was launched with code contributions from Rackspace US Inc. and the NASA Nebula cloud platform. Today, OpenStack is supported by 35 software and hardware providers from across the IT industry.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

SOURCE  Microsoft Corp.

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CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft Corp.

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

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri Helping Businesses Navigate Health Care Changes with Online Tools

New Grandfathering Tool Helps Businesses Determine Best Health Plan Solution

H&R Block Tax Calculator Tool Helps Companies Determine Tax Credits and Financial Impacts

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to help minimize confusion regarding implementation of health care reform provisions among business owners, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri has created two new tools to help business navigate the changes in health care, a grandfathering tool and a tax calculator tool.

Both tools are available at http://www.anthem.com/healthcarereform.  The small business tax calculator tool and tax content were developed by The Tax Institute at H&R Block and also may be viewed by visiting http://www.thetaxinstitute.com.

The interactive grandfathering tool is designed to help businesses better understand what grandfathering means, if they qualify for it, and what options are available to them with regard to their health plan, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri has also joined forces with H&R Block to provide a convenient, comprehensive tool to help small business owners understand the financial impact, as well as the opportunities that accompany the changes in the health care system.

"The grandfathering tool is another part of our commitment to help make health care reform work," said Dennis Matheis, president, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri.  "This tool will allow business owners to understand what grandfathering is, qualification parameters, and if it is potentially in their best interests to grandfather their current health plan.  This tool can help businesses quickly and easily determine a course of action based on their current plan in an easy to use and understandable tool."

Matheis added, "We are also extremely pleased to partner with H&R Block to make the small business tax calculator available, which can help small business owners understand the tax credits they are qualified for and allow them to better control and anticipate their health care costs.  It's our hope that this resource will allow owners to focus on running a successful business and add some clarity as they navigate the health care system."

The small business tax calculator can help users understand the following reform provisions:

    --  The small business health care premium credit for qualified employers
        with 25 or fewer employees and average annual wages under $50,000 (2010)
    --  Requirements to provide employee coverage for full-time employees who
        work for businesses with 50 or more employees (2014)
    --  Employer penalties for not providing coverage when at least one
        full-time employee is enrolled in a subsidized health care plan (2014)
    --  The excise tax on high-cost health plans, which applies to plans that
        cost more than $10,200 for an individual and $27,500 for a family
        (2018).

"These tools will provide me with an easy way to communicate the financial impact that healthcare reform may have on my clients and to better communicate to them about grandfathering is and if it is might be in their best interest," said Thomas Murphy, managing partner of the Employee Benefits Division of MSM&F. "Again, these are shining examples of why Anthem is the leader in the industry."

Joe Heptig, regional manager of Benefits by Design Inc. agrees:. "The new Anthem website works exceptionally well. I like the way when you select the Individual Health link it takes you to everything you need on one page. The quoting site is compact and easy to navigate and understand. I wish all of the carrier sites were this easy to use."

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri

In Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name for RightCHOICE® Managed Care, Inc. (RIT), Healthy Alliance® Life Insurance Company (HALIC), and HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates administer non-HMO benefits underwritten by HALIC and HMO benefits underwritten by HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates only provide administrative services for self-funded plans and do not underwrite benefits. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ®ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri is available at http://www.anthem.com

SOURCE  Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri

CONTACT: Deb Wiethop, +1-314-923-4767

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

MADE IN IBM LABS: IBM Inventors Create Warning System to Accurately Analyze, Assess and Predict Natural Disasters

ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) inventors have developed a patented natural disaster warning system, which uses analytics to improve the effectiveness and timeliness of post-event rescue efforts in cities and other locations where efficient emergency response is essential following a natural disaster. It also offers a means to accurately predict the location and timing of subsequent catastrophic events, which will further aid evacuation efforts.

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IBM's patented technique can enable a system that accurately and precisely conducts post-event analysis of seismic events, such as earthquakes, as well as provide early warnings for tsunamis, which can follow earthquakes. The invention also provides the ability to rapidly measure and analyze the damage zone of an earthquake to help prioritize emergency response needed following an earthquake.

The invention uses data generated by vibration sensors (known as MEMS accelerometers) within computer hard disk drives to quickly analyze and assess information generated by seismic events. This technique is enabled by collecting hard drive sensor data and transmitting it via high speed networking to a data processing center, which can analyze the data, classify the events, and enrich the data -- in real time.

Following rapid analysis of the hard drive data, it can be determined exactly when a seismic event started, how long a seismic event lasted, the intensity of a seismic event, the frequency of motion of a seismic event, direction of motion of a seismic event, etc. The information is then delivered to decision makers for action, including the emergency response representatives, such as police, firefighters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency or other service providers.

While the physics of earthquakes and earthquake detection is a well understood science, the seismograph technology used in this process is thinly distributed over a broad area around the world. Consequently, earthquake data is limited to a few geographical locations and little post-event analysis is available to aid emergency response. In addition, the seismographs do not provide fine-grained data about where emergency response is needed and cannot predict impending events, such as tsunamis.

IBM inventors Robert Friedlander and James Kraemer were issued U.S. Patent #7,693,663 "System and method for detection of earthquakes and tsunamis, and hierarchical analysis, threat classification, and interface to warning systems" for their invention.

Additional information about IBM's natural disaster warning system invention, and other interesting IBM patents, is available on the IBM Inventors' Corner.

    Contact:      Chris Andrews
                  914-945-1195
                  candrews@us.ibm.com

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

Land Rover Announces Names of 40 Influencers on Board to Launch the All-New Range Rover Evoque and Reveals Details of the Pulse of the City Project

LONDON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgina Chapman, Henry Holland, Josh Rubin and Jessica Schwarz are among 40* influential names from ten cities, working in fashion, design, music and film who will collaborate with Range Rover over the next 12 months to launch the highly anticipated Range Rover Evoque.

Each of the influencers has been recruited to participate in the Pulse of the City project where their journeys will be tracked around their favorite cities to create a living interactive guide to the urban spaces they call home.

Land Rover Managing Director, Phil Popham, said, "The Range Rover Evoque is the smallest, lightest and greenest car that Land Rover has ever produced, making it ideal for city driving. Its design is inspired by city architecture and a big part of a city is the people within it, their journeys and their conversations.  Land Rover has brought together 40+ influencers across key cities worldwide to join the Range Rover Evoque's launch journey, these will include Shanghai, New York, London, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Berlin, Sydney, Sao Paulo and Moscow."

The influencers or 'City Shapers' have been chosen because they are influential in their cities and have interesting points of view that people listen to.  They come from different aspects of culture that make up the varied nature of their cities, from arts, the creative industry, film, music, fashion, media - anywhere where they've made their own mark and shaped the cities they live in.

Pulse of the City app

In a world first, the 'Pulse of the City' app, launches on iPhone (android available from mid November) and uses GPS tracking to record the collective movements of people within the ten cities. Users will be sent a graphical representation of their journey which they can display on the Helloevoque.com website.

Participants will also be able to add comments about their favorite walks, hot spots and journeys, creating a real time, evolving pulse of each city. Both 'City Shapers' and the public will be able to download the app for free.

Inspired by the new Range Rover Evoque and the cities that in turn inspired its design; the app will bring each city to life through the people who shape it.

    Global City Shapers
    -------------------
    New York         Georgina Chapman - Designer and co-founder of Marchesa
    --------         ------------------------------------------------------
                     Josh Rubin - Founder & editor of Cool Hunting
                     ---------------------------------------------
                      Sarah-Jane Clarke - Designer and co-founder of Sass &
    Sydney            Bide
    ------           ------------------------------------------------------
                     Heidi Middleton - Designer and co-founder of Sass & Bide
                     --------------------------------------------------------
                     Mia Freedman - Journalist and blogger
                     -------------------------------------
                     Peter Evans - Chef
                     ------------------
    London           Henry Holland - Fashion designer
    ------           --------------------------------
                     Dylan Jones - Editor of GQ
                     --------------------------
                     Ben Shepherd - Presenter
                     ------------------------
                     George Lamb - TV personality
                     ----------------------------
    Moscow           Vasily Esmanov - Blogger and photographer
    ------           -----------------------------------------
                     Aurora - TV presenter and actress
                     ---------------------------------
                     Gennady Yosefavichus - Producer and journalist
                     ----------------------------------------------
                     Vlad Lisovets - Stylist & designer
                     ----------------------------------
    Sao Paulo        Mariana Weickhert - TV personality
    ---------        ----------------------------------
                     Baixo Ribeiro - Gallery owner
                     -----------------------------
                     Osgemeos - Graffiti artist duo
                     ------------------------------
    Milan            Neil Barret - Designer
    -----            ----------------------
                     Sergio Cerruti - DJ
                     -------------------
                     Natasha Slater - DJ & socialite
                     -------------------------------
                     Francesca Versace - Designer
                     ----------------------------
    Madrid           Santi Millan - Actor
    ------           --------------------
                     Paco Roncero - Chef
                     -------------------
                     Tommy Robredo - Tennis player
                     -----------------------------
                     Eugenia Silva - Model
                     ---------------------
    Paris            Natalie Simon - TV presenter
    -----            ----------------------------
                     Brice Compagnon - Editor of WAD
                     -------------------------------
                     Greg Kozo - Make The Girl Dance
                     -------------------------------
                     Julia Reston-Roitfeld - Fashionista and Art Director
                     ----------------------------------------------------
    Berlin           Jessica Schwarz - Actress
    ------           -------------------------
                     Tadi Rock - Pop-Art artist
                     --------------------------
                     Luca Gadjic - Model
                     -------------------

*To date, 32 City Shapers have been named.

A collection of images and VNR content of the galleries will be available on

http://www.MEDIA.HELLOEVOQUE.COM

Since 1948, Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true 'breadth of capability' across the model range. Defender, LR2 (Freelander 2), LR4 (Discovery 4), Range Rover Sport and Range Rover each define the world's 4x4 sectors, with 78% of this model range exported to over 140 countries. Land Rover employs 8,500 people and supports a further 40,000 jobs supported in the supply chain.

Land Rover takes its responsibility to the environment seriously. Emissions have been cut with all new models and, together with Jaguar, Land Rover is investing pounds Sterling 800m on technology specifically aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions.  Since September 2006, carbon dioxide generated by Land Rover manufacturing activities and UK customer vehicle use has been balanced through an industry leading offset program run by Climate Care(TM).

SOURCE  Land Rover North America

Land Rover North America

CONTACT: Stuart Schorr, Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, +1-201-760-8591, sschorr@jaguarlandrover.com; Leah Watkins-Hall, Manager, Corporate, Brand & Interactive Communications, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, +1-201-760-8578, lwatki40@jaguarlandrover.com

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

Audio-Technica Delivers Christmas Headphone Gift Ideas for all the Family

LEEDS, England, October 22, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - With Photo

    Audio-Technica has Christmas wrapped up this year, with a list of
fabulous headphone models for each family member. From cool kids to
hi-fi lovers, there's something for everyone to ensure a little extra peace
on Earth this Christmas Day.

    Young Disco Divas

    Audio-Technica's stylish ATH-CKF500 earphones (GBP25 RRP) are perfect for
today's music-loving young ladies. Embellished with rhinestone detailing and
elegant calligraphy, the ATH-CKF500 comes with a chic key-shaped cable wrap
in a choice of black, ivory and pink/gold finishes.

    Budding DJs

    Wannabe Pete Tongs need look no further than the ATH-SJ3 headphones
(GBP35 RRP) with their swiveling earpieces for one-ear DJ-style monitoring
and deep bass response. Available in black or white finishes, the ATH-SJ3
features superclub-style looks that belie its price.

    Teen Tastemakers

    Fashion-conscious teens will love Audio-Technica's retro-styled ATH-RE70
headphones (GBP79 RRP) finished in white with complementary dark tan leather
earpads and headband. Universal swiveling connection makes for the perfect
fit and 40mm drivers ensure the headphones sound as good as they look.

    Urban Cool Kids

    Hip-hop and r'n'b lovers are perfectly catered for with the ATH-WS50
earphones (GBP69) from Audio-Technica's Solid Bass Series. With a special
Dual Chamber mechanism and 40mm drivers, the headphones deliver rich, deep
bass response and crystal clarity.

    iPhone Addicts

    iPhone users will find Audio-Technica's ATH-CK400i (GBP35 RRP) the ideal
partner for their Apple device. The ATH-CK400i is a wired stereo headset with
microphone and comes with an Apple in-line controller unit to control volume,
select music tracks or video, record voice and answer calls.

    Groovy Dads

    Audio-Technica's Solid Bass Series is perfect for Dads with attitude. The
super-portable ATH-CKS90 earphones (GBP120 RRP) feature a special Dual
Chamber design for full-bodied bass response and also benefit from
two-position post earpieces to tailor the fit.

    Frequent Flyers

    Business travellers will appreciate the excellent noise-cancelling
properties of Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC7b headphones (GBP189 RRP). Plane and
train journeys are made a pleasure by the model's clever electronics, which
eliminate external noise by up to 90% while 40mm drivers with neodymium
magnets deliver stunning high-fidelity sound.

    Hi-fi Guys

    The classic open-backed ATH-AD700 headphones (GBP139 RRP) have a
magnesium wing design and velvet earpads for supremely comfortable long
listening sessions, and an expansive tonal range due to their open back
design.

    Hi-fi Connoisseurs

    For the hi-fi guy, Audio-Technica's new and improved ATH-W1000X (GBP649
RRP) represents pure indulgence with its hand-finished American black cherry
wood housings and stunning sounding 53mm OFC drivers. An advanced redesigned
3D wing support system ensures luxurious listening comfort, while the new
floating mount system enhances the natural qualities of the wooden housings
and a special 'dual air dampening' system delivers more linear response. The
ATH-W1000X won 'Best Home On-Ear Headphones GBP500-GBP800' at this year's
prestigious What Hi-Fi magazine awards.

    Making it easy for the whole family to get what they want in their
Christmas stockings this year, the above Audio-Technica headphone models are
available directly from http://www.audiotechnicashop.com

    About Audio-Technica

    Celebrating over 45 years of audio excellence worldwide, Audio-Technica
is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned for the design and
manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and
electronics for the audio industry. Users of Audio-Technica microphones and
headphones include Katherine Jenkins, Metallica, Gwen Stefani, Linkin Park,
The Pigeon Detectives, Ben Mynott and Eddie Halliwell.

   
    Company Contacts:

    UK: Harvey Roberts

    Germany: Anja Groth

    France and rest of Europe: Evangéline Pirot

    Audio-Technica Ltd
    Technica House
    Royal London Industrial Estate
    Old Lane
    Leeds LS11 8AG
    Tel: +44(0)113-277-1441

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AT&T Adds Nearly 1.6 Million Emerging Device Connections In 3Q; Passes 8.5 Million Total Devices Mark

Emerging Consumer and Business Device Leadership Enables AT&T to Mobilize Everything for Customers: eReaders, Tracking Devices, Photo Frames, Meter Readers and More

DALLAS, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, which offers the nation's fastest mobile broadband network,  announced  more than 4.5 million connected devices have been added to the AT&T network in the past four quarters. The total third quarter emerging devices growth, which includes 1.2 million connected devices as well as embedded computing devices, was nearly 1.6 million. Embedded computing devices include tablets, netbooks and laptops, and are included in either the company's postpaid or prepaid subscriber categories.

The total number of emerging devices, including postpaid and prepaid embedded computing devices, connected to the AT&T network - both for consumers and businesses - now exceeds 8.5 million.

AT&T has certified more than 910 specialty devices that can be used for consumer or business solutions, such as eReaders, netbooks, digital photo frames, personal navigation devices, home security monitoring and smart grid devices - for use on its wireless network.

AT&T's wireless network enables consumers and business customers access to a range of new, innovative solutions and applications that help make their lives and workplaces more efficient and productive. The AT&T emerging devices portfolio includes consumer electronics devices, rugged handsets and laptops for industrial environments. In addition, AT&T's machine-to-machine applications enable enterprises and governments to track, monitor, maintain and manage their remote assets to optimize asset utilization and fully mobilize their business processes.

"We remain a top choice for consumer electronics manufacturers, including several who are now running their second generation of connected products on our network," said Glenn Lurie, president of emerging devices, resale and partnerships, AT&T. "Leading consumer electronics companies, business device manufacturers and start ups choose AT&T because of the advantages we provide:   the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, the GSM world standard for wireless technology, the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, flexible business models, and a dedicated device certification lab."

AT&T created its emerging devices organization in 2008 and has emerged as the clear industry leader in one of the wireless industry's fastest growing areas. Recognizing the growing demand for emerging device solutions in the enterprise market, AT&T also formed the Advanced Enterprise Mobility Solutions Group in May 2010. The group delivers advanced mobile applications and solutions for both traditional and emerging devices to businesses, governments and organizations of all sizes.

"Since we formed our Advanced Enterprise Mobility Solutions group earlier this year, we've been collaborating more and more with our Emerging Devices team to deliver to customers a complete mobile experience," said Michael Antieri, president, advanced enterprise mobility solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. "Our team works to define, deliver and deploy business solutions that help corporations and government agencies wirelessly enable their business applications on virtually any device."

Consumer electronics and next generation device manufacturers are encouraged to learn more about AT&T's emerging devices organization through the dedicated http://www.att.com/edo Web site. The site includes an AT&T Connection Kit, a Device Certification On-Boarding Tool, and information to help prospective business allies determine the right business model, network options, product specifications, and potential customer care and distribution solutions

For more information on AT&T's enterprise mobility portfolio visit http://www.att.com/m2m.

Largest W-Fi claim 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.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Sue McCain of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-404-986-1799, sue.mccain@attnews.us

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

SOE Adds More Top-Notch Voice Talent to Already Star-Studded Cast for DC Universe(TM) Online

More Hallmark Voice Talent Added For Highly Anticipated Action MMO

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced today that four new actors have been added to an already impressive cast of voice talent for DC Universe(TM) Online (DCUO).  The new cast additions include Arleen Sorkin (Batman: The Animated Series), Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Corey Burton (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Dwight Schultz (The A-Team, Star Trek: The Next Generation). 

"The addition of these actors to our existing cast reaffirms our commitment to gamers to deliver the most fun and authentic DC Universe experience possible," said Sony Online Entertainment executive producer John Blakely.  "They're all experienced and talented performers and we're excited for players to hear their work when they encounter them in the game."

In addition to her career achievements as an actress, television host, writer and producer, Arleen Sorkin will again reprise her role as the Joker's off-kilter girlfriend/henchman Harley Quinn, considered by many to be the most popular villainess on Batman: The Animated Series. 

Wil Wheaton lends his skills to DCUO voicing Robin, the Boy Wonder.  As author, blogger and champion of geek culture, his successful acting career began in 1986 with acclaimed roles in Stand By Me and Toy Soldiers.  Recently he's appeared on Criminal Minds, NUMB3RS and Batman: The Brave and the Bold as the voice of Ted Kord, the Silver Age Blue Beetle. 

Joining the cast as the voice of Brainiac, Corey Burton began his voice-acting career over 35 years ago, studying the craft of radio drama with the legendary Daws Butler, the voice of Yogi Bear.  As one of the last authentically old school "voice men" in America, the San Fernando Valley native has voiced sound alikes and original characters for hundreds of entertainment and educational productions. 

With forty years of acting experience to his credit, Dwight Schultz voices The Flash in DCUO.  Schultz is best known for his portrayals of 'Howlin' Mad Murdock' from Stephen J. Canell's The A-Team and 'Reg Barclay' from Star Trek: The Next Generation.  His voice credits include many popular videogames, TV and film animation projects such as Vampire Hunter D, Princess Mononoke, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, and most recently, chef 'Mung Daal' from the hit cartoon series Chowder.   

In DC Universe Online, players will be thrust headlong into an action-packed multiplayer online world based on the heroes, villains and landmarks of the DC Universe. In the game, players step into the role of the next legendary superhero or villain and are given the choice to save or conquer the universe online. Along the way, players will be fighting alongside or against iconic DC characters as well as other players for the fate of the DC Universe. 

DC Universe Online is scheduled to ship early 2011 for both the PC and the PLAYSTATION® 3 Computer Entertainment System at an anticipated retail price of $49.99 (PC) and $59.99 (console).   DCUO is rated "T" (for Teen) by the ESRB, with Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Violence.  For more information, check out the product website at http://www.dcuniverseonline.com. 

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®,Untold Legends(TM),PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids' phenomenon Free Realms(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Untold Legends and Free Realms are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles. 

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to such iconic DC Comics properties as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, MAD Magazine, and Fables, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner.  DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its superheroic characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing over 1,000 comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Comics is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment

CONTACT: Michael Shelling, +1-858-577-3922, mshelling@soe.sony.com, or Ryan Peters, +1-858-577-3263, rpeters@soe.sony.com, both of Sony Online Entertainment

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

CVS/pharmacy Photo Takes Convenience to the Next Level With Express Pick Up

Customers Can Now Create Photo Books, Cards and Calendars Online for In-store Pick Up In About An Hour

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 22/PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, today introduced its Express Pick Up photo service. Customers can now create photo books, calendars, cards and order prints online at CVSphoto.com and pick up their finished products in about an hour at CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide. The Express Pick Up service available exclusively at CVSphoto.com adds another level of convenience for customers looking to create personalized gifts and pick them up in as little as one hour along with their prescriptions and other items on-the-go.

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"At CVS/pharmacy, we are always looking for ways to add value to the products and services we provide," said Grant Pill, Vice President of Merchandising for CVS/pharmacy. "Express Pick Up is a perfect example of how we are making it more convenient than ever for our customers to use CVS Photo by offering services that save time. As our customers look ahead to their holiday shopping, Express Pick Up will give them a quick and easy option to create personalized and meaningful gifts and greetings that are available when they need them, whether shopping early or at the last minute."

To get started, customers can visit CVSphoto.com, click on Express Pick Up at the top of the screen and follow the on-screen instruction to find the nearest location. Customers then choose from a selection of available gifts at each location and create beautiful photo books, folded cards, calendars and prints from the photos in their free online storage on CVSphoto.com. Products are ready for pick up in about an hour.

Products available for Express Pick Up include various sizes of products in the following categories:

    --  Photo Prints
    --  Photo Books
    --  Calendars
    --  Greeting Cards

From Sunday, October 24 through Saturday, October 30, CVS/pharmacy customers who purchase any Express Pick Up photo product will get one free. To learn more about this promotion or for more information on CVS/pharmacy Photo, visit http://www.CVSphoto.com.

About CVS/pharmacy

CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), is America's leading retail pharmacy with more than 7,100 CVS/pharmacy and Longs Drug stores. CVS/pharmacy is committed to improving the lives of those we serve by making innovative and high-quality health and pharmacy services safe, affordable and easy to access, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General information about CVS/pharmacy and CVS Caremark is available at info.cvscaremark.com.

    Press Contacts:

    Joanne Dwyer
    CVS/pharmacy
    T: 401.770.2898
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    Tobi Young
    Matter Communications
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    E : Tobi@matternow.com

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CONTACT: Joanne Dwyer, CVS/pharmacy, +1-401-770-2898, JDwyer@cvs.com, or Tobi Young, Matter Communications, +1-401-351-9501, Tobi@matternow.com

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

Alaska Airlines Launches Inflight Wi-Fi in the State of Alaska

Gogo® Inflight Internet service complimentary between Anchorage and Fairbanks and coming soon to Southeast Alaska

SEATTLE, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines launched Aircell's Gogo® Inflight Internet service today on flights between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. The service will be complimentary to passengers traveling between the two cities until the remainder of Aircell's network in the state of Alaska goes live later this year.

Using Gogo, Alaska Airlines passengers with Wi-Fi-enabled devices can browse the Web; access online music, games, podcasts and webcasts; send and receive e-mail; and connect to virtual private networks while flying. The easy-to-use service provides passengers with full Internet access on any Wi-Fi-equipped laptop or personal electronic device at speeds similar to wireless mobile broadband services on the ground. Customers can visit alaskaair.com/wifi for more information about Alaska Airlines' inflight Wi-Fi.

"We are delighted to be making this first step in introducing inflight Wi-Fi in the state of Alaska," said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines' vice president of marketing. "We look forward to adding service on other routes in the state by the end of the year."

The Gogo system, currently available in the Lower 48 states, is offered to customers traveling across the continental United States for $4.95 and up, based on length of flight and device used. To ensure the service is available in the airline's namesake state, Aircell will expand its network to include Southeast Alaska by the end of the year. A detailed coverage map is available for download from Alaska Airlines' image gallery at alaskaair.com/newsroom.

"We're pleased to expand the Gogo network to include the nation's largest state and are on schedule to complete the remainder of network deployment in Alaska by year's end," said John Happ, Aircell's executive vice president of airlines.

Since May, Alaska Airlines has outfitted more than 70 percent of its Boeing 737 aircraft with the Gogo service and expects to complete fleet-wide installation in early 2011.

Aircraft equipped with inflight Wi-Fi have a Wi-Fi symbol located outside the aircraft's boarding door and information about the service in seatback pockets. Gogo is available above 10,000 feet, following an announcement approving the use of portable electronic devices.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together serve more than 90 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008, 2009 and 2010 North America Airline Satisfaction Studies(SM). For reservations, visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.

About Aircell

Aircell® is the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity. As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell Network and its inflight portal, Gogo®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. In addition, the Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to business aircraft operators. Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colo., and Itasca, Ill. Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay in touch, in flight®. For more information about Aircell, visit aircell.com.

About Gogo

Gogo®, powered by Aircell, turns a commercial airplane into a Wi-Fi hotspot with true inflight Internet access. Passengers with Wi-Fi-enabled devices -- such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs -- can surf the Web, check e-mail, instant message, access a corporate VPN and more. For more information about Gogo, visit gogoinflight.com. You can also follow "gogoInflight" on Twitter (twitter.com/gogoinflight) and Facebook (facebook.com/gogoinflight).

SOURCE  Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

CONTACT: Bobbie Egan of Alaska Airlines, +1-206-392-5134; or Arianne Venuso of Aircell, +1-630-647-1088

Web Site: http://aircell.com

Windows 7 is celebrating its first year, and Microsoft has something to really celebrate. In a Windows blog by Brandon LeBlanc it is reported that Microsoft has sold more than 240 million copies of the Windows 7 operating system.

Here is what Brandon had to say in the first part of this blog:

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Today’s an exciting day! We are announcing that more than 240 million licenses of Windows 7 have been sold. Windows 7 is the fastest selling operating system in history. As of September, Windows 7 was running on 93% of new consumer PCs and has over 17% global OS market share (according to Net Applications as of October 1st). There is an amazing array of great PCs out on the market today. Six months after launch, 100% (over 18,000) of our OEM partners were selling Windows 7 PCs versus 70% for Windows Vista PCs at a comparable time period. And there is an incredible ecosystem of products – software and hardware – that work great with Windows 7 too. You can check out and discover many of those products at Windows Product Scout which was announced yesterday.

For the complete blog posting head over to the Windows Blog site and check it out.

Directed Electronics Announces New Viper SmartStart(TM) Models with Lower Pricing and Free Roadside Assistance Through the Viper Motor Club(TM)

VISTA, Calif., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Directed Electronics today announced what it calls Viper SmartStart 2.0 - a comprehensive update to its award-winning Viper SmartStart product line, which allows users to control vehicle security and convenience features using their iPhone®, BlackBerry® or Android® smartphone.

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Lower Pricing

With ViperSmartStart 2.0,Directed has dramatically lowered pricing, with dealers advertising Viper SmartStart as low as $199 as an add-on to compatible Viper systems. According to Mike Simmons, Executive VP of Directed Electronics, "We optimized the design and engineered costs out to put Viper SmartStart within reach of as many customers as possible."

"We created the smartphone car integration category last year with the launch of Viper SmartStart," said Simmons.  "It's exciting to see all the attention the category has been getting lately, with OnStar® and many of the OEMs pre-announcing their products on the drawing board. It's clear that customers are very interested in controlling their car from their smartphone, and we will continue to lead this category by being first to market with the most advanced - and most affordable - solutions."

Viper Motor Club

Locked out? Dead Battery? Need a tow? Viper SmartStart's got your back. Free roadside assistance now comes with Viper SmartStart 2.0. Customers in a bind can access the Viper Motor Club with just the push of a button in the Viper SmartStart app.  And this is just one of many features Directed will be adding starting in the 4th Quarter. "We are focused on delivering a simple and affordable smartphone solution with features that drivers really value, including the new Viper Motor Club," added Simmons.

"It is hard to believe we launched Viper SmartStart just one year ago," said Kevin Duffy, President of Directed Electronics. "Viper SmartStart received an onslaught of media attention, and introduced a completely new product category in mobile electronics. We expect the launch of Viper SmartStart 2.0 to drive a whole new wave of customer interest over the next few months, especially with cold weather on its way."

The new Viper SmartStart 2.0 Module (VSM200) can add SmartStart capability to the millions of cars on the road with Viper systems installed.  Now most Viper remote start and security systems installed since 2003 are SmartStart compatible.  In addition, two new complete Viper SmartStart systems are being introduced: Dealers are advertising the Viper VSS3000 Remote Start System as low as $299, while the Viper VSS5000 Security with Remote Start System is being advertised as low as $499. For more information including a store locator, please visit http://www.viper.com/smartstart

About Directed Electronics

Headquartered in Southern California, Directed Electronics is the largest designer and marketer in North America of consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems (sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Python®, Autostart® and other brand names). Directed Electronics is also a supplier of mobile audio products sold principally under the Orion® brand name, and digital OEM Integration products sold under the XPRESSKIT® brand name. Directed Electronics markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading national retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world. Founded in 1982, the company's primary operations are located in Vista, California and Quebec, Canada. For more information, please visit http://www.directed.com. Directed Electronics is a business unit of DEI Holdings, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release that are not historical fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements typically are identified by the use of terms such as "may," "should," "might," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" and similar words, although some may be expressed differently. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results of DEI Holdings to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include competition in the consumer electronics industry, development of new products and changing demand of customers, reliance on certain key customers, decline in consumer spending, reliance on certain manufacturers and their ability to maintain satisfactory delivery schedules, disruption in supply chain, shortages of components and materials, economic risks associated with changes in social, political, regulatory, and economic conditions in the countries where the company's products are manufactured, quality installation of products by customers, significant product returns or product liability claims, compliance with various state and local regulations, risks with international operations, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, claims related to intellectual property, ability to service debt obligations, restrictive terms of the company's senior secured credit facility, vulnerability to increases in interest rates, disruption in distribution centers, ability to raise additional capital if needed, dependence on senior management, ability to realize on investments made in the business, and integration of acquired businesses. Certain of these factors, as well as various additional factors, are discussed from time to time in the reports filed by DEI Holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DEI Holdings disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Other trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this release are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Kennedy Gammage of Directed Electronics, +1-760-599-1325, ken.gammage@directed.com

Web Site: http://www.viper.com/smartstart

IBM Delivers New Mobile Software for Smarter Maintenance of Cities, Campuses and Businesses

University of Texas Medical Branch uses IBM software to gain intelligence on thousands of physical assets across its campus

ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today expanded its enterprise mobile computing offerings with new software that puts critical information about buildings and equipment into the hands of maintenance staff in the field.  The new software replaces paper reports while helping organizations better manage and maintain their campuses, cities, water systems, rail lines, roadways and other infrastructure.

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IBM software already helps more than 6,000 organizations around the world track, monitor and manage millions of physical assets as diverse as cell towers, buildings, fleets of vehicles, clinical equipment, water mains, railway cars and manufacturing parts.   Through new enhancements to its Maximo Web-based software, IBM's enterprise asset management software is available to run natively on the browsers of the Apple iPhone and iPad, and Android-based phones.

While maintenance staff in the field have traditionally worked from paper copies of work orders, the new software provides real-time information at their fingertips across the expansive territory they need to maintain -- miles of track, hundreds of buildings on acres of campuses or thousands of devices spread throughout a facility.  IBM Maximo Everyplace software displays job plans, location of assets, maintenance history, work-order tracking, and service requests, which can help companies deliver better preventative maintenance, speed repairs quickly before impacting operations and optimize the usage of parts to ensure greater efficiency.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, an academic medical center located in Galveston, Texas, uses IBM Maximo software to maintain its 84-acre campus of more than 160 buildings to quickly identify assets in need of maintenance, saving time, addressing maintenance issues -- often before there's an issue -- and expediting and streamlining reporting.

"Improving patient care is our top priority. Working with IBM enables us to gain insight to ensure our medical equipment is optimized and that all of our assets are accounted for," said David Reynolds, director, Fixed Assets and Reliability Systems, University of Texas Medical Branch. "This service enables us to log and respond to requests throughout the campus and provides us more visibility into the lifecycle of our most important assets, in turn improving the work environment and quality of care at our facilities."

All the benefits enterprises currently gain from using IBM Maximo software - reduced lag time on work orders, reduced manual paperwork and errors, and increased reporting capabilities - are enhanced through use of Maximo Everyplace on mobile devices.

"By instrumenting and managing assets more intelligently, companies can gain operational efficiency and reduce reoccurring costs," said Bill Cheng, vice president, Asset Management, IBM Software. "Adding mobile capabilities helps empower staff with critical information in real-time when they need it most -- while they are on the road or in the field -- to deliver overall better service."

The new software provides mobile access through WiFi, cellular or satellite, so there is no need to carry a separate mobile device. Since it is Web-based, no additional software needs to be downloaded to the device, and administrators have the flexibility to choose which capabilities are displayed on screen to fit individual preferences. Through Maximo Application Designer, the administrator has the ability to quickly customize the mobile view of Maximo screens for each iPhone or Android depending on the type of functions the end user requires.

Every day more than one billion mobile phone subscribers are touched by IBM software. Smart devices help people gather and share knowledge and insight faster and more accurately. The rapid proliferation of mobile devices serving as mini-computers has spawned an increasingly mobile workforce that needs to be as interconnected, intelligent and instrumented as the digital and physical systems upon which they depend.

For more information on IBM Maximo software, please visit http://www-01.ibm.com/software/tivoli/solutions/asset-management/index.html

    Media Contact:

    Tod Freeman
    IBM Media Relations
    415-320-5893
    tefreema@us.ibm.com

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Microsoft Brings Games on Demand to the Web With New PC Game Store

New Games for Windows Marketplace makes buying great PC games easier than ever.

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the Games for Windows Marketplace, a new online PC games store that combines the convenience of the Web with the power of Games on Demand online distribution. Launching Nov. 15, the Games for Windows Marketplace will offer PC gamers a robust lineup of games they love, easier navigation and purchase, and recurring specials such as Deal of the Week.

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"With Games for Windows Marketplace, we set out to create a digital store built for PC gamers end-to-end," said Kevin Unangst, senior global director, PC and Mobile Gaming, at Microsoft. "And by integrating with our existing Xbox LIVE and Windows Live services, we've made it easier than ever for millions of gamers to see for themselves how easy buying PC games can be."

A Streamlined Experience

Built from the ground up for convenience and performance, the Games for Windows Marketplace (http://www.gamesforwindows.com) will remove the barriers between gamers and the games they love by offering the following:

    --  Online access, anywhere. Optimized for speed, the store allows for
        ultra-fast downloads; this means fewer clicks to purchase and download,
        delivering faster turnaround for gameplay. And since the service lives
        on the Web, gamers can download games on a PC, anytime, and can easily
        redownload games they purchase if needed.
    --  Deals and discounts galore. Gamers can check out screaming deals on
        select games every time they visit the Marketplace, as well as the Deal
        of The Week and other recurring and seasonal offers.
    --  Game search functionality. Gamers can search by titles or genres to
        quickly find the games they want; they can even find new games from
        their favorite publishers with dedicated publisher pages.
    --  Fresh design. The clean, intuitive look and feel makes browsing for
        games a simple, enjoyable experience. Gamers can easily navigate between
        pages as they search for the perfect game.

A Growing Portfolio

Games for Windows Marketplace will launch with a managed portfolio of 100 top-quality titles. The launch roster includes blockbuster games such as "Fable: The Lost Chapters" (Microsoft Game Studios) and "Grand Theft Auto III" (Rockstar Games Inc.) from some of the industry's biggest developers, such as Capcom Entertainment Inc., 2K Games, Square Enix Co. Ltd. and more. In addition to top retail games, the portfolio will bring new indie titles to the forefront and continue to grow with many of the best games in the industry including titles such as "Lego Universe" (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment) and "CarneyVale" (Microsoft Game Studios), which will hit the Games for Windows Marketplace and retail stores at the same time and date; recent hits such as "Dead Rising 2" and "Lost Planet 2" (both from Capcom); and perennial best-sellers such as "Max Payne" (Rockstar) and "Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition" (Square Enix).

"We plan to deliver some of our biggest and best PC franchises on Games for Windows Marketplace from day one," said Christian Svensson, corporate officer and vice president of Strategic Planning and Business Development at Capcom. "Digital distribution continues to drive growth in PC gaming, and we're excited to partner with Microsoft and bring amazing games to this growing marketplace."

Games for Windows Marketplace will also be the place to find iconic franchises from Microsoft Game Studios, such as "Flight Simulator," "Gears of War," "Halo" and "Zoo Tycoon," as well as upcoming blockbusters "Fable III," "Age of Empires Online" and "Microsoft Flight."

Easy Access to a Massive Gamer Community

Using the new marketplace is a breeze: anyone with a Windows Live ID (Windows Live, Xbox LIVE, Games for Windows - LIVE or Zune account) can login and immediately start shopping in the Games for Windows Marketplace. The new store also supports Microsoft Points (as well as credit card purchasing), allowing the more than 25 million users of Xbox LIVE, Zune Marketplace and Games for Windows -- LIVE to use their Microsoft Points balance seamlessly across platforms.

The new Games for Windows Marketplace launches Nov. 15 at http://www.gamesforwindows.com.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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Toshiba's Carbon-Free Printing Supports US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Call for Cleaner Stoves

CHERTSEY, England, October 22, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - With Photo

    Toshiba TEC Imaging's Carbon-Zero printing scheme has had a huge impact
on over 4,000 Kenyan families since its launch earlier this year; supporting
recent calls by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for an international
effort to replace dirty stoves with environmentally friendly and healthier
versions.

    Since the launch of the scheme in early 2010, over 60,000 tonnes of CO2
have been removed from the environment as a result of Toshiba customers
offsetting the carbon emissions associated with the manufacture, servicing
and daily use of their multi-function printers (MFPs). This carbon reduction
equates to the CO2 produced by 20,000 average cars doing 9,000 miles a year -
in volume terms, equivalent to over 296,000 London buses.

    The African Energy Efficient Stove project, which is run through the
independent British organisation co2balance, supplies domestic stoves that
cut the use of firewood by more than half. It is estimated that cooking alone
is responsible for 20% of the world's black carbon.

    However the scheme does not only benefit the environment: it also helps
reduces the 1.6 million deaths each year that the World Health Association
identifies as associated with smoke inhalation. In fact, the WHO states that
cooking on an inefficient '3-stone fire' is the equivalent of smoking 2
packets of cigarettes a day.

    Providing clean stoves to families in a developing country such as Kenya
ensures an opportunity for businesses to offset the environmental impact of
the carbon emissions produced by Toshiba multi-function printers (MFPs)
through their design, manufacturing, distribution and daily use.

    Toshiba MFPs already feature cutting-edge functionality that helps users
reduce their environmental impact, but some level of CO2 emissions are the
inevitable consequence of the manufacture, design and use of office products.
Toshiba's Carbon Zero programme allows customers to offset such emissions in
full, including servicing and consumables, for five years of the product's
life, or one million copies.

    Steve Hewson, Marketing Director for Toshiba Tec Imaging says: "Most
organisations these days would claim to care about their social or
environmental impact, but even the practical ways they try to achieve their
ambitions - by recycling, or encouraging employees not to print documents
unnecessarily - can only go so far."

    "If you truly care about running a greener office, cutting your costs and
helping the environment, you have to make sure the products you use have
sustainability 'built in' and that any residual CO2 emissions are offset -
completely."

    Note to Editors:

    A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA
Photowire. It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or
viewed at http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.

   
    Further information is available from:

    Hannah Cross
    Toshiba Marketing Manager.
    Tel: +44(0)1932-580185
    E: Hannah.cross@toshibatec.co.uk

Source: Toshiba TEC Imaging

Further information is available from: Hannah Cross, Toshiba Marketing Manager., Tel: +44(0)1932-580185, or E: Hannah.cross@toshibatec.co.uk