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Damaka Extends Enterprise Video Conferencing to Major Smartphones and Tablet Endpoints

Mobile UCC Solution Offers Industry-First Interoperability with Enterprise Video Conferencing Endpoints, including Tandberg and Polycom

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Damaka®, a technology pioneer in Mobile Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC), today unveiled Enterprise Mobile Video(TM), delivering enterprise video conferencing to smartphones and tablets.

According to the 2010 Cisco Visual Networking Index, mobile video is projected to represent 66 percent of all mobile data traffic by 2014, increasing 66-fold from 2009 to 2014. With the industry's first mobile endpoint integration with enterprise video systems, Damaka Enterprise Mobile Video delivers an unrivaled video communication experience for mobile users, including seamless interoperability with Tandberg and Polycom endpoints from Damaka mobile clients.

"According to IDC, there will be more than 1 billion mobile workers by the end of 2010," said Satish Gundabathula, CTO, Damaka. "Today's workforce is increasingly required to join video conferences and collaborate with colleagues, customers and partners while on the go. Damaka Enterprise Mobile Video is designed to help businesses achieve higher corporate productivity by empowering the mobile workforce to stay 'visually' connected."

Enterprises that have deployed enterprise video conferencing solutions can maximize their existing investments by extending the face-to-face conferencing experience to their mobile workforce, increasing collaboration, efficiency and productivity. Innovative capabilities including support for H.263 and H.264 video codecs, interoperability with VCS-E via SIP/TLS and media recording functionalities enable the mobile workforce to participate in video conferences securely and reliably from any device, including Android(TM), iPhone®, iPad(TM), BlackBerry®, Symbian® and Windows Mobile®.

About Damaka, Inc.

Damaka (http://www.damaka.com) is an innovator in mobile unified communication and collaboration (UCC) solutions. The company is changing the landscape of mobile UCC by providing secure, real-time mobile video calling and mobile collaboration solutions on all major smartphones and PC/MAC platforms, enabling collaboration on any device, any network, anytime and anywhere. Damaka's managed peer-to-peer SIP based software solutions feature Sweeping(TM) technology, allowing users to seamlessly transfer in progress collaboration sessions to and from various devices, including laptops, netbooks, tablets and smartphones. Damaka was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Chennai, India. For more information on Damaka's technology and available solutions please visit http://www.damaka.com.

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CONTACT: Kevin Thornton of Nadel Phelan, +1-831-440-2404, kevin@nadelphelan.com, for Damaka

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

Uncomplicated Front-Load Laundry Available Now From Amana Brand

New Amana® Tandem(TM) pair makes laundry simple again

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout history, good things have always come in pairs - fish and chips, milk and cookies, wine and cheese - and the Amana® Tandem(TM) front-load laundry pair is no different.

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The smart new laundry pair, available now, features uniquely designed Touch and Go(TM) controls that make popping in a load of laundry as simple as pressing a button. With a low price point, stylish design and so many great features, the Tandem(TM) laundry pair is bound to be your new favorite duo.

The sleek pair helps save time, space, money and the planet thanks to its simple but beneficial features. With a 4.0 cu. ft I.E.C. equivalent* capacity, the Amana® Tandem(TM) pair can accommodate large loads, helping consumers get more laundry done in less time. The well-designed duo is also stackable, which is a great option for anyone short on space. When it comes to saving money and the environment, the Amana® Tandem(TM) pair uses 73 percent less water and 76 percent less energy compared to conventional top-load washers. This can drop consumers' energy bill by as much as $100 each year, saving $1,000 in utility costs** over the product's lifespan.

"The Amana® Tandem(TM) pair gives you simplicity without taking away options," said Carlos Johnson, senior brand manager, Amana®. "Whether you have a full load or just need to launder a single blouse on delicate - in your spacious laundry room or small studio apartment - the Amana® Tandem(TM) laundry pair is the duo that fits your needs."

Both the Amana® Tandem(TM) washer (NFW7300WW) and dryer (electric NED7300WW and gas NGD7300WW) are available in white with an MSRP of $649 each. The laundry pair can be purchased at retailers nationwide.

For Amana brand updates and tips, follow AmanaStyle on Twitter at http://twitter.com/amanastyle, or become a fan of Amana brand on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AmanaBrand. 

About Amana®

Established in 1934, Amana has a history of designing innovative cooking, dish, laundry and refrigeration household appliances. With its introduction of the original countertop microwave in 1967, Amana was put on the map as a brand dedicated to bringing convenience to consumers' lives. Amana brand is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $17 billion in 2009, 67,000 employees and 67 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on Amana brand appliances, visit http://www.amana.com.

*Equivalent volume per I.E.C. International Standard, 4th Ed., based on 3.46 cu. ft. DOE measurement.   

**When compared to pre-2004 conventional washer and dryer, electric dryer models only, based on average use, 10-year life.

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

MetroPCS Goes Live with Bridgewater for 4G LTE

First Commercial 4G LTE Deployment in North America

CHICAGO, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ - Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile
personalization company, today announced that MetroPCS Communications
Inc. has launched the Bridgewater(R) Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and
Policy Controller (PCRF) to deliver 4G LTE services.

News

    --  MetroPCS is at the forefront of delivering advanced 4G LTE broadband
        services such as high-speed video, multimedia and social networking
        with recent network launches in Las Vegas and Dallas/Fort Worth
        markets.
    --  Bridgewater is supplying its independent, high performance control plane
        to manage mobile data traffic, subscribers, devices and applications
        and personalize services for MetroPCS' 4G LTE network. This includes:
        --  The Bridgewater Policy Controller, which supports 3GPP PCRF Release
            7, 8 and 9 standards on the same  platform, provides real-time
            network, application, and subscriber  policies to manage mobile data
            growth and deliver personalized  services; and
        --  The Bridgewater Home Subscriber Server, a master repository that
            contains subscriber and device profile and  state information, and
            manages subscriber identities, service  profiles, authentication,
            authorization, and quality of service in real  time.
Quotes

Ed Chao, Senior Vice President, MetroPCS

"Our move to 4G LTE represents a first step in the transformation of our
network, and ultimately a transformation of our business. 4G LTE offers
us the opportunity to maintain our low-cost leadership while providing
a foundation for delivering new, value-added services that our
customers can enjoy today and well into the future. Bridgewater
delivered the high performance, independent control plane functionality
that we needed in our multi-vendor 4G LTE network, and, as expected, we
have been extremely pleased with our HSS and PCRF project deployment."

David Sharpley, Senior Vice President, Bridgewater Systems

"Bridgewater is proud to have our HSS and PCRF products live as they
form the core of MetroPCS' 4G LTE control plane. Bridgewater is leading
the transformation to 4G with innovative, integrated mobile control
plane solutions that can meet the rigorous delivery requirements of
service providers as they address exponential demand for advanced
mobile Internet services." 

Tags / Keywords

Bridgewater Systems, MetroPCS, LTE, Evolved Packet Core, Home Subscriber
Server, HSS, Policy Control, PCRF, Subscriber Data Broker

Links

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About Bridgewater Systems

Bridgewater Systems, the mobile personalization company, enables service
providers to efficiently manage and profit from mobile data services,
content and commerce. The company's market leading mobile
personalization portfolio provides a real-time, unified view of
subscribers including entitlements, devices, networks, billing
profiles, preferences and context. Anchored by Bridgewater's Subscriber
Data Broker(TM), the portfolio of carrier-grade and standards-based
products includes the Bridgewater(R) Service Controller (AAA), the
Bridgewater(R) Policy Controller (PCRF) and the Bridgewater(R) Home
Subscriber Server (HSS). More than 120 leading service providers
including America Movil, Bell Canada, Clearwire, Hutchison Telecom,
Iusacell, Scartel, SmarTone-Vodafone, Sprint, Tata Teleservices,
Tatung, Telmex, Telstra, and Verizon Wireless use Bridgewater's
solutions to rapidly deliver innovative mobile services to over 150
million subscribers. For more information, visit us at http://www.bridgewatersystems.com. 

Bridgewater, Bridgewater Systems, the Bridgewater Systems logo,
WideSpan, Smart Caps, and Subscriber Data Broker are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Bridgewater Systems Corporation.  All other
company, product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks
mentioned are used for identification purposes only and remain the
exclusive property of their respective owners.

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New Luidia Digital Capture Tools Let Businesses Deliver Real-Time Collaboration, Increase Productivity and Capture Important Intellectual Property

New eBeam Suite delivers interactive idea exchange, digital capture; helps organizations transform physical whiteboard data and presentations into sharable, actionable, archivable content

ORLANDO, Fla.,Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Gartner Symposium ITxpo 2010 --Luidia, Inc., a global interactive technology and solutions provider, today announced a new line of interactive and digital capture products that enable organizations to better communicate and collaborate visually while digitally capturing, sharing and archiving valuable ideas from brainstorming sessions, presentations and more.

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The new Luidia eBeam Suite gives business and organizational users the ability to turn any flat surface--including whiteboards, walls and windows--into interactive workspaces to collaborate and communicate better anywhere, anytime. Users can now leverage the power of Luidia eBeam Edge products to dynamically transform, capture, create and deliver digital whiteboard or interactive content.

Luidia's patented technology makes it easy for users to present, annotate and interact with projected content, while capturing the results, which can be shared over the Internet, delivering real-time interactivity and collaboration for all viewers and participants.

Increased Demand for Interactive Collaboration Across Organizations

To date, business and organizational collaboration and conferencing solutions have lacked one necessary element -- the ability to interactively share physical data on presentations, such as PowerPoint documents, illustrations and diagrams both directly and with remote participants.

Now, Luidia allows meeting participants to share, stream and interact with whiteboard data including drawings, brainstorming notes and more.  No longer will businesses wonder, "Did that great idea just walk out the door?" or, "What happened to the great idea we had on the white board?  Did someone erase it?"

Enterprise and growing businesses and government departments can reduce the time and costs associated with traveling for meetings, as well as lost IP, by creating, capturing and sharing digital content and delivering it in an engaging way.

    --  eBeam Edge is designed for the mobile workforce. Whether it's used as a
        collaboration tool to connect different branches or used as an
        interactive presentation device for clients worldwide, the eBeam Edge is
        portable, yet scalable to meet various enterprise needs. The eBeam Edge
        receiver mounts on walls, whiteboards and flat surfaces and weighs less
        than five ounces. Users can mark up anything projected from a computer
        and bring presentations, documents and web pages to life and digitally
        capture handwritten notes and easily distribute or pull them up again
        later. A free meeting sharing feature promotes efficiency and increases
        understanding as live manipulation of projected content is broadcast,
        saved and sent after a meeting to reinforce concepts. It works with a
        USB cable or Bluetooth to connect to any Windows computer with a
        projector.
    --  eBeam Edge Whiteboard redefines the ubiquitous whiteboard--something
        almost every office has and something almost every professional uses
        each day--to promote efficiency and reinforce concepts. Everything
        written in marker on a whiteboard can be saved, shared with global
        colleagues and also altered after a meeting. The system uses an eBeam
        Edge receiver and marker sleeves that fit over dry erase markers.
    --  eBeam Edge Complete combines an eBeam Edge, an interactive stylus and
        marker sleeves to enable both marker based and interactive capture,
        ensuring no ideas are ever lost. Content devised with markers on eBeam
        Edge Whiteboard can be integrated with the interactive content that is
        being projected in order to promote cross-organization idea sharing.

"Visual communication is essential for business development. Some of the greatest business ideas often start on a whiteboard. All too often, meeting participants are distracted by cell phones and laptops," said Rafi Holtzman, CEO of Luidia. "With eBeam Edge, business idea sharing and audience engagement is increased.  Now, PowerPoint presentations, diagrams and other content can be interactively altered live. Not only can notes be taken, but images can be transformed and audience questions can be addressed with live drawings. With eBeam solutions, ideas are also digitized, archived, shared with colleagues and developed further."

Availability

Luidia will be showing its eBeam suite, including eBeam Edge, the new eBeam Edge Whiteboard and eBeam Edge Complete, October 17-21 in Orlando at the Gartner Symposium IT Expo in the Emerging Technologies Pavilion, Booth E.

All products are available as of October 18. Contact insidesales@luidia.com for more information.

About Luidia

Luidia creates interactive technology for capturing and sharing ideas. The company's portable eBeam products transform flat surfaces into interactive and collaborative workspaces. Today, eBeam technology powers an ecosystem of interactive hardware and software for education, business and government. Luidia and its manufacturing partners' products are in use on five continents and dozens of countries. The company is headquartered in the Silicon Valley. For more information, please visit: http://www.luidia.com or http://www.e-beam.com.

Copyright © 2010. eBeam is a registered trademark of Luidia.  eBeam Edge and eBeam Edge for Business are trademarks of Luidia. DLP is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments. All rights reserved.

    Contact:
    Chris Fucanan
    Atomic PR
    (415) 593-1400
    chris.fucanan@atomicpr.com

    Nancy Boas
    Luidia, Inc.
    (650) 413-7549
    nboas@luidia.com

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CONTACT: Chris Fucanan of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400, chris.fucanan@atomicpr.com, for Luidia, Inc.; or Nancy Boas of Luidia, Inc., +1-650-413-7549, nboas@luidia.com

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TI extends its lead in wireless connectivity with industry's first complete Bluetooth® low energy solution and highest integrated ANT(TM) network processor

Devices target consumer medical, mobile accessories, sports and wellness applications

DALLAS, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced two ultra-low power, short-range wireless connectivity solutions for consumer medical, mobile accessories, and sports and wellness applications. The CC2540 single-mode Bluetooth® low energy system-on-chip and the CC257x ANT(TM) network processor can enable target applications to operate on a coin cell for more than a year. As the only supplier of solutions for both sides of Bluetooth low energy (single and dual mode) and ANT links, TI provides customers with fully tested, robust ecosystems for sensor applications and mobile handheld peripherals. To order samples and development kits, see http://www.ti.com/cc2540cc2570-pr.

"By operating on a fraction of the power used by traditional wireless connectivity technologies, engineers can now develop smaller devices with batteries that last for years," said Volker Prueller, marketing manager for TI's Low-Power RF products. "The CC2540 and CC257x, combined with our existing low-power RF, WiLink(TM), BlueLink(TM) and MSP430 MCU portfolios, solidify TI's position as the industry leader in complete, highly integrated short-range wireless connectivity solutions that bridge the gap between the mobile and sensor worlds."

CC2540 Bluetooth low energy system-on-chip: features and benefits

    --  One chip device: integrated controller, host and application in 6 mm x 6
        mm package reduces physical size and cost.
    --  Flash-based: device firmware can be updated in the field and data can be
        stored on-chip, increasing flexibility for developers.
    --  Complete solution from TI: low-power RF IC, fully embedded single-mode
        protocol stack, profile software and applications support.
    --  RF performance: excellent link budget for long range (up to +97 dB) and
        coexistence with other 2.4-GHz devices.
    --  Interoperability/compatibility: Bluetooth specification version 4.0
        compliant with single-mode (CC2540) and dual-mode devices (BlueLink(TM)
        7.0 Bluetooth/FM single chip solution, WiLink(TM) 7.0
        WLAN/GPS/Bluetooth/FM single chip solution, and WiLink(TM) 6.0
        WLAN/Bluetooth/FM single chip solution), allowing full link testing and
        development.

CC257x ANT network processor: features and benefits

    --  Turnkey sensor solution: 2.4-GHz CC257x network processor, MSP430 host
        microcontroller, software and application support.
    --  Optimized hardware and software: integration of ANT-FS function and AES
        encryption support reduces components and bill-of-materials (BOM) cost.
    --  RF performance: highest link budget (+95 dB) compared to competitive
        devices and excellent selectivity for coexistence with other 2.4-GHz
        devices.
    --  Interoperability/compatibility: TI supports ANT with sensor (CC257x) and
        mobile devices (WiLink 7.0 and WiLink 6.0 solutions) for a full system
        solution.

Pricing and availability

The CC2540 Bluetooth low energy SoC is in volume production and available in a QFN-40 package. Pricing starts at $2.95 in quantities of 1,000 units. Start your development today with a $99 development kit (CC2540MINI-DK), which includes a key fob with the CC2540 running the complete Bluetooth low energy demo application.

The CC2570 (single channel) and CC2571 (eight channel) ANT network processors are sampling with lead customers now in QFN-40 packages, with volume production in December 2010. Pricing starts at $2.75 in quantities of 1,000 units.

Find out more about TI's wireless connectivity solutions:

    --  TI's Bluetooth low energy and ANT solutions: http://www.ti.com/cc2540cc2570-pr.
    --  TI's wireless connectivity solutions: http://www.ti.com/wireless
    --  TI's wireless connectivity Wiki: http://www.ti.com/connectivitywiki
    --  TI E2E(TM) Low-Power RF community: http://www.ti.com/lprf-forum.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com.

Trademarks

WiLink, BlueLink and TI E2E are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ANT is a trademark of Dynastream Innovations, Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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

Lake Health First United States Hospital System to Implement Avatar Wayfinding Technology

Kiosks enhance patient and visitor experiences

CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Lake Health made history last October when it opened TriPoint Medical Center, Northeast Ohio's first digital hospital. Now the health system is the first in the United States to deploy the latest generation of a digital wayfinding system featuring a virtual guide -- or avatar -- that helps patients and visitors navigate to their destinations quickly and easily.

The kiosk-based technology, which Lake Health installed inside the lobbies of its two hospitals, features a touch screen interface and a virtual guide that greets visitors and helps them locate physicians, departments and loved ones as well as hospital amenities such as the cafeteria, meditation room and family lounges. Designed to be intuitive and simple to use, the kiosk displays interactive maps and delivers consistent, flawless directions around the clock. A special feature even allows users to have directions sent to their cell phones via text messaging.

"Navigating medical facilities can cause frustration and anxiety for both patients and their families. This technology ensures that everyone feels comfortable with basic navigation from the moment they enter our hospitals," said Steve Karns, vice president of Administrative Services for Lake Health. "It's just one more way that we're able to enhance the high quality, patient- and family-centered care that we deliver."

Studies have shown that putting patients and their families at ease yields other benefits as well: patients are more likely to arrive for their appointments on time and with a trusting and open attitude toward staff.

"Effective wayfinding systems can help lower stress levels, improve the patient experience, boost a health system's image and lead to improved patient outcomes, safety and profitability," said Ed Wagner, director of sales for LogicJunction, the Cleveland-based company that developed the technology.

Wagner and his team worked closely with Lake Health for nearly two years to customize the technology that works in concert with the more traditional sign-based interior and exterior wayfinding systems already in place at the two hospitals.

"The digital wayfinding kiosks that we designed for Lake Health fit in well with their modern, high-tech facilities, and provide media-rich content to health care consumers who are used to getting information on-demand," Wagner explained.

While the technology is not intended to replace the volunteers who staff the hospital reception desks, it's a way for patients and visitors to access information privately and on their terms. Wagner said that modifications have already been made based on user feedback, and the system will continue to evolve. Beyond providing directions, the kiosks soon will be able to serve as a virtual concierge. Users will be able to search for nearby restaurants, hotels, and even check the local weather forecast. Other future enhancements will include expanded content and multilingual capability.   

Since fall of 2009, Lake Health has been using interactive technology successfully at its Diagnostic Imaging departments. Instead of waiting to be called up to a desk to answer registration questions, patients can register via self-service kiosks.

According to Janie Racer, director of Clinical Services at Lake Health, this technology streamlines the patient check-in process and improves the delivery of patient care.   

"From electronically capturing consent documents to gathering vital medical history information, self-service technology facilitates a more effective registration process that ensures accurate patient identification and minimizes the potential for errors. More importantly, the kiosks help safeguard patient privacy by eliminating the need to give private information verbally," Racer explained.

Use of the kiosks also speeds the registration process for the majority of patients, and reduces the workload for registration personnel, who are then freed up to assist patients with more complicated registration or payment needs.

"Patient satisfaction has ultimately improved," Racer said. "And we're seeing operational benefits, such as increased patient throughput and improved accuracy of demographic data in patient records."

About Lake Health

For nine consecutive years NorthCoast 99 has named Lake Health one of the 99 Best Places to work in Northeast Ohio. Lake Health was also named among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation for Overall Cardiac Services and Cardiac Surgery by HealthGrades. Dedicated to redefining health care in Northeast Ohio, Lake Health provides patient- and family-centered care that promotes a lifetime of health and wellness. Lake Health delivers progressive, compassionate health care through ten state-of-the-art facilities staffed by more than 600 physicians and 2,700 health care professionals.  For more information, visit us at http://www.lakehealth.org.

About LogicJunction

Founded in 2000, LogicJunction(TM) is an interactive software company that creates digital characters to help organizations connect with and educate their users. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, LogicJunction's patented products and solutions combine these helpful, life-like avatars with artificial intelligence to serve clients in many fields including health care, education and insurance. The result: memorable user experiences, educated and engaged customers, a reduction in help and support calls, and a level of self-service not previously possible with any technology.  For more information, visit logicjunction.com.

SOURCE  Lake Health

Lake Health

CONTACT: Julie Strogin, Lake Health, +1-440-354-1940, julie.strogin@lakehealth.org; or Kristin Wilson, Brokaw Inc., +1-330-701-3371, kwilson@brokaw.com

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

Sonic Completes Integration of MainConcept

Expands Development and Licensing of Market-Leading Video and Audio Codec Technologies and Content Creation SDKs

NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq: SNIC) today announced the successful integration of MainConcept, the world's leading producer of video and audio codec software development kits (SDKs), into Sonic's new Professional Technology Division. As part of the integration, Sonic has formed a Professional Technology Division which combines MainConcept with Sonic's professional products group to offer a broad application and technology portfolio that includes industry-standard DVD, BD, and interactive authoring technologies, codec engines, and SDKs for content creation, compression, and playback on PC and CE devices.

"Our business model depends on the fast development, deployment, and the rapid resolution of technical issues when they arise. MainConcept has always delivered this for us," said, Anna Greco, VP Client Services at Telestream, a leading provider of world-class live and on-demand digital video tools and workflow solutions, headquartered in Nevada City, CA. "As our business grows, we know that the MainConcept brand backed by Sonic Solutions will continue to meet our expectations."

With the integration of MainConcept, Sonic can now offer an expanded 'one-stop-shop' for developers, content owners, integrators, PC, and CE device companies that are looking to incorporate media management technologies into their products and services. From content ingest to authoring, formatting, and playback, the entire media processing chain is encapsulated into comprehensive software development kits for developers looking to deploy industry-leading media products and services. With the Sonic Professional Technology Group's world-class engineering, support, and ease of integration, customers can bring products to market quickly with the 'peace-of-mind' not found with Open Source solutions.

"Since 1999, MainConcept has defined what the codec development and licensing business should be, through its commitment to providing third-party companies the best technology with the very best service and support possible," said Muzaffer Beygirci, General Manager of the Professional Technology Division, Sonic Solutions. "Sonic is committed to maintaining our hard-earned relationships and expanding on what MainConcept has built with new and exciting products and technologies that will drive business forward for our customers for years to come." 

About Sonic Solutions

Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC) enables digital media from Hollywood to home. For more than a decade, Sonic products, service, and technology brands, including Roxio®, RoxioNow(TM), DivX®, and MainConcept,have fueled home entertainment, powered rich digital media functionality on a range of platforms for a variety of partners, and inspired unique personal media experiences for hundreds of millions of consumers. Sonic technologies are now combining to deliver a universal platform for Hollywood Studios, retailers, consumer electronics manufacturers, and PC OEMs that provides consumers instant access to premium entertainment from virtually anywhere. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California. Learn more at http://www.sonic.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This release may contain forward looking statements that are based upon current expectations, including the launch, distribution, and market acceptance of Sonic's acquisition of MainConcept. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in Sonic Solutions' annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release should be read in conjunction with Sonic Solutions' most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain a more detailed discussion of the Company's business including risks and uncertainties that may affect future results. Sonic Solutions does not undertake to update any forward looking statements.

Sonic Solutions, the Sonic logo, Roxio, RoxioNow, DivX, MainConcept, Scenarist, Authorscript and Hollywood to Home are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by Sonic Solutions in the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective owners and, in some cases, are used by Sonic Solutions under license. Specifications, pricing and delivery schedules are subject to change without notice.

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Sonic Solutions

CONTACT: Chris Taylor of Sonic Solutions, +1-408-367-5231, chris_taylor@sonic.com

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

U.S. Department of Education Awards HITN $30 Million for Ready to Learn Initiative

Partnership with Callaway Digital Arts and Michael Cohen Group LLC Will Create Learning Apps, and Educational Media for Reading and Math Targeted at Closing Achievement Gap

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) today announced that the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN), in partnership with Callaway Digital Arts and the Michael Cohen Group LLC (MCG),was awarded a $30 million Ready to Learn grant for Project LAMP (Learning Apps Media Partnership). The project is an early childhood media-based education initiative.

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Project LAMP will create highly engaging, digital learning applications to build reading and math skills for children ages two through eight. The focus of the student-centered learning applications will have broad market appeal and educational impact, and will specifically target low-income children, English Language Learners (ELL), and their families.

"Our goal is to help close the achievement gap. As a former educator, I know it's important to create quality content that helps childcare providers, parents, grandparents, and teachers prepare kids for kindergarten and reinforce reading and math through elementary school," said HITN President and CEO Jose Luis Rodriguez. "Many kids are already reading and watching stories about Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends and Nova the Robot. Now they can interact, direct the story, and learn via a variety of platforms. I am also excited about producing a new product specifically for ELL.  This will be student-centered learning and family support at its best."

Project LAMP targets next-generation learners including children from low-income groups. The content will be largely available as an open educational resource and use a transmedia storytelling approach through books, iPAD/Touch Screen applications, mobile device and phone applications, console and hand held gaming applications, sing along DVDs and CDs, an interactive Website, and television. The USDE, in 2010, expanded the Ready to Learn grant program to include transmedia storytelling.

John Lee, President and CEO of Callaway Digital Arts, the company behind the digital content for Project LAMP said, "Similar to our best-selling iPAD application, Miss Spider's Tea Party series by David Kirk, we will develop additional e-book applications that include rich, imaginative worlds brought to life through interactive artwork, engaging stories and educational games. We're thrilled to be a part of the innovation being incentivized by the U.S. Department of Education. Long-term, our objective is to sustain the meaningful benefits of Project LAMP by building commercially viable content and products with the widest possible appeal."

Project LAMP will leverage the existing characters of Callaway's Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (ages 2-5) and Nova the Robot (ages 5-8).It will also create a third new ELL property produced by HITN. Content in all three properties will align to the 2010 Common Core State Standards in Math and Reading and promote the essential skills defined by the National Early Literacy Panel and the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. 

An essential component of Project LAMP will be the ongoing use of research and evaluation. Dr. Michael Cohen, President of the Michael Cohen Group and one of the co-Principal Investigators of the project said, "As the project activities move forward, we foresee new forms of educational media being developed. As a result, new assessments will be required to provide the producers with useful information on children's learning and comprehension. This is an exciting process for evaluators because research findings will aid in product development, determine if goals are met, and contribute to our general understanding of the role and impact of media in young children's lives." Cohen added, "Our plan is to evaluate the applications at different stages of development by testing with children, teachers, and parents. Research will help ensure that the curricula, design, and narrative are age-appropriate, appealing, and result in student learning."

The 2010 Ready to Learn grants include outreach monies in addition to program funding. Project LAMP outreach activities will leverage wireless network technology, social media, and community-based organizations to engage children, parents, caregivers, and teachers in New York, Connecticut, and Texas the first year alone. Over the life of the grant, Project LAMP will partner for exchange of ideas, opinions, and results with: 1) persistently low achieving schools, 2) a media production program at an accredited postsecondary institution, and 3) a teacher preparation program at an accredited postsecondary institution focused on early childhood education.

The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN's mission is to advance Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that expands their horizons, and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN is a unique source of educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs delivered to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) is the premier, global, multimedia application publishing company specializing in the creation of unique and compelling interactive content for touch screen tablet and mobile devices. Using a strategic combination of design, production, advanced mobile technology and storytelling, the company produces the highest quality learning and how-to applications that have a lasting impression on audiences of all ages. For more information about CDA, visit http://www.callaway.com.

The Michael Cohen Group LLC (MCG) is an internationally recognized evaluation firm responsible for all formative research and summative testing for the project. MCG specializes in conducting research with children and youth, their teachers, and their families, addressing all the dimensions of young peoples' lives -- including education, entertainment, health and media -- from various perspectives: students, family members, peers, consumers, and young citizens.

SOURCE  Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc.

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CONTACT: Danielle Montoya, Communication Director, Ph. +1-646-731-3627, Fax. +1-212-966-5725, Toll-Free. 1-800-249-4486

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

Network Instruments Unveils Field-Upgradable GigaStor Line at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo

New Appliances Provide Unmatched Scalability for Data Center Performance Management

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Network Instruments®, a worldwide leader in network and application management, today announced the availability of a new line of GigaStor(TM) retrospective network analysis (RNA) appliances. The new line features significantly more storage in the same footprint as competing products and new options for expanding storage capacity in the field through its new internally-designed chassis. Scaling from 8 TB-576 TB, GigaStor is the first RNA device with the capability of expanding the number of drives available for large scale data collection at the monitoring site.

"The new GigaStor chassis is purpose-built to address the primary concerns of our data center customers of space, speed, and scalability," said Bruce Clark, vice president of worldwide sales for Network Instruments. "It allows us to increase storage capacity by 300% compared to past GigaStor single-chassis appliances. It is also the foundation for our data-center focused product initiatives including the launch of the only network recorder to save traffic to disk at full line rate on full-duplex 10 Gb links and the first field-upgradable network recording appliance." 

Flexibility in the Field

With the massive increase in the amount of critical information and applications being housed in data centers, it's difficult for organizations to estimate their storage needs for post-event analysis and resolution. Larger organizations need the flexibility GigaStor offers to rapidly scale their performance management solutions on site. The new field-upgradable line of GigaStors offers the flexibility to purchase an appliance capable of storing either 8 TB or 16 TB, and then upgrading the appliance without removing it from the rack to store 16 TB, 32 TB, or 48 TB.

To Arrange an Interview at Gartner Symposium

Members of the senior management team at Network Instruments will be attending the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo show held October 18-21, in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Resort. Douglas Smith, president and co-founder, and Bruce Clark will be available to discuss the new GigaStor line and provide specifics at the company's booth (#1016) on the Gartner IT Expo floor. To arrange an interview, please contact Stephen Brown at (952) 358-3820.

About Network Instruments

Network Instruments, a leading provider of performance management and troubleshooting for sixteen years, helps organizations ensure the delivery of business-critical applications. The company's platform of management and reporting products provides comprehensive visibility into networks and applications to optimize performance, speed troubleshooting, and assist long-term capacity planning. Network Instruments achieved profitability in its first quarter and posted revenue growth every year since its founding -- without any external funding. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company has sales offices worldwide and distributors in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.networkinstruments.com.

SOURCE  Network Instruments

Network Instruments

CONTACT: Lisa Fenton, +1-801-373-7888, lisaf@connectpr.com, for Network Instruments; or Stephen Brown of Network Instruments, LLC, +1-952-358-3820, sbrown@networkinstruments.com

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

SMC Networks Is Proud to Announce Our Participation in the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2010 in New Orleans from October 20th-22nd, 2010 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- SMC Networks is proud to announce our participation in the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2010 in New Orleans from October 20th-22nd, 2010 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.  SCTE Cable-Tec Expo is a large cable industry engineering tradeshow and is produced by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE). 

SMC will be demonstrating several innovative new products including our Ruby family of Zigbee-based Home Security, Monitoring, and Automation (SMA) Products, DOCSIS 3.0 Voice and Video Transport Gateways, and DOCSIS 3.0 Voice Gateways.  SMC will also be featuring many of our innovative business class PRI Over DOCSIS 3.0 and Ethernet Over DOCSIS 3.0 gateways and other devices that enable the Digital Connected Home and Digital Connected Office.  We encourage Cable-Tec Expo attendees to visit SMC's booth #2221, near the Networked Home, to view SMC's new products.  SMC's booth location can be found at this link:

http://s19.a2zinc.net/clients/ezscte/scte2010/public/floorplan.aspx?MapID=9&BoothID=102576&Booth=2221

SMC Booth #2221 Information:

    Exhibition Hours:

    Wednesday, October 20th                   2:00PM   -  6:00PM
    Thursday, October 21st:                   11:00AM -  5:00PM
    Friday, October 22nd:                     9:00AM   -  1:00PM

Also, three of SMC's partners, including Comporium, Ember Corporation, and uControl, will be participating at SMC's booth.  Ember, a leading provider of ZigBee Technology, and uControl provide integral components of the Ruby SMA family of products and Comporium is a valued MSO partner of SMC.  Please visit the SMC booth to learn more about our partners and their products and services.

About SMC

SMC Networks is headquartered in Irvine, California. SMC is a specialist in providing high-quality, reliable Customer Premise Equipment to Service Providers. As the only approved vendor to 12 of the top 14 Service Providers in North America, we design products for both commercial and residential applications.  We focus on delivering the best range of innovative wireless and wired solutions for our customers that drive revenue, are highly reliable and require little support.  For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.smc.com or call 1-800-SMC-4YOU.

About Comporium

Comporium is a diversified communications company providing a Quintuple Play of five services -- voice, video, data, wireless and security at the retail level; as well as, providing security monitoring and directory publishing for its industry customers. http://www.comporium.com

About Ember Corporation

Ember Corporation (http://www.ember.com) develops wireless mesh networking technology - chips, software and tools - for Smart Energy, connected homes, and many other monitoring and control applications enabling greener living and work environments. The Boston-based company is a promoter of the ZigBee Alliance with an IC design center in Cambridge, England, an office in Hong Kong and sales channels and distributors worldwide.

About uControl

uControl is a leading provider of next-generation home security and automation solutions. The uControl Home Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) Platform enables Broadband Service Providers to deliver the next generation of services for the Connected Home. uControl's award winning solution pairs its open, technology agnostic infrastructure with the industry's only "All-In-One" SMA TouchScreen combining an alarm system, communications gateway and home automation platform into one device.  Beyond home security, the uControl SMA Platform delivers the next generation of energy management, home health monitoring and Connected Home services that customers will demand. For more information about uControl, visit http://www.ucontrol.com or call customer support at 1-888-357-4214.

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

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SMC Networks

CONTACT: Adam Wood, Vice President of Marketing of SMC Networks, Mobile, +1-604-837-2888, adam.wood@smc.com; or Dan Lehman, General Manager of Comporium, +1-803-326-5452, Dan.Lehman@comporium.com; or Ravi Sharma, Director of Marketing of Ember Corporation, +1-617-951-1236, ravi.sharma@ember.com; or Laura Beck of uControl, +1-512-786-1098, laura.beck@ucontrol.com

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

Nova Adds an Additional Standalone Optical CD Customer

Customer Recently Placed $4 Million Orders for Integrated and Standalone Metrology

REHOVOT, Israel, October 18, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NVMI) provider of
leading edge stand-alone metrology and the market leader of integrated
metrology solutions to the semiconductor process control market, today
announced the addition of a tier one foundry to its standalone Optical CD
customer base. The Company also reported that this customer has selected
Nova's Integrated Metrology for measurement and process control of the Copper
CMP area.

     "We build upon our large foundry installed base to understand
the unique needs of foundries and to develop targeted solutions for their
advanced technology and product diversity in both the integrated and stand
alone metrology product lines", said Gabi Seligsohn, President and CEO of
Nova.

    The company reported that it has recently received $4 million
orders from this customer, and that most of the deliveries are expected to
take place during the first quarter of 2011.

    About Nova: Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. develops, produces
and markets advanced integrated and stand alone metrology solutions for the
semiconductor manufacturing industry. Nova is traded on the NASDAQ & TASE
under the symbol NVMI. The Company's website is http://www.nova.co.il.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements
regarding trends, demand for our products, expected deliveries, transaction,
expected revenues, operating results, earnings and profitability.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity,
performance or achievements to be materially different from any future
results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied
in those forward looking statements. These risks and other factors include
but are not limited to: our dependency on two process control product lines;
the highly cyclical nature of the markets we target; our inability to reduce
spending during a slowdown in the semiconductor industry; our ability to
respond effectively on a timely basis to rapid technological changes; our
dependency on OEM suppliers; risks associated with our dependence on a single
manufacturing facility; our ability to expand our manufacturing capacity or
marketing efforts to support our future growth; our dependency on a small
number of large customers and small number of suppliers; risks related to our
intellectual property; changes in customer demands for our products; new
product offerings from our competitors; changes in or an inability to execute
our business strategy; unanticipated manufacturing or supply problems;
changes in tax requirements; changes in customer demand for our products;
risks related to currency fluctuations and risks related to our operations in
Israel. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance
or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve
risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's
Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2010. These factors are
updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration
statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Measuring
Instruments Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking
information contained in this press release.

   
    Company Contact:
    Dror David, Chief Financial Officer
    Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.
    Tel: +972-8-938-7505
    E-mail: info@nova.co.il
    http://www.nova.co.il

    Investor Relations Contacts:
    Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
    CCG Investor Relations
    Tel: +1-646-201-9246
    E-mail: nova@ccgisrael.com

Source: Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd

Company Contact: Dror David, Chief Financial Officer, Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd., Tel: +972-8-938-7505, E-mail: info@nova.co.il; Investor Relations Contacts: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green, CCG Investor Relations, Tel: +1-646-201-9246, E-mail: nova@ccgisrael.com

Mobixell Extends its Third Party Licensing Portfolio to Include Wireless Patents of Openwave

Clears the US-Based IPR Dispute Between Openwave Systems and 724 Solutions

SAN JOSE, California, October 18, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     Mobixell Networks, a leading provider of rich-media mobile data
solutions, announced today it has extended its third party licensing
portfolio to include wireless patents from Openwave Systems. The licensing
agreement enables Mobixell to clear the US-based Intellectual Property Rights
(IPR) dispute between Openwave Systems and 724 Solutions - a company acquired
by Mobixell earlier this year. The details of the agreement between the
parties remain confidential.

    Mobixell indicated this licensing agreement is standard business practice
for the company to ensure its products are fully licensed to use third party
technologies, as it has continuously done in the past with technologies such
as MPEG LA, On2 VP6, Via Licensing and others. Mobixell's software for
adaptation and optimisation of rich media has also been offered
pre-integrated with some of Openwave's solutions.

    "We are pleased to have settled the dispute between Openwave Systems and
724 Solutions, and have reached a licensing agreement," said Tamar Ben
Porath, EVP of Corporate Development at Mobixell Networks. "Disregarding the
merits of a specific case, patent litigation in the United States is an
extremely expensive process. Settling a dispute is at Mobixell's best
interests and will enable us to assign our resources to productive directions
while enhancing our offering to our customers."

    Mobixell's solutions intelligently manage the surging mobile Internet and
video traffic enabling mobile operators to achieve their 'least cost,
smartest pipe' strategy, while giving subscribers exceptional user
experience.

    About Mobixell:

    Mobixell Networks is a leading provider of rich-media, mobile internet
and broadband solutions. These solutions enable mobile operators to achieve
their 'least cost, smartest pipe' strategy by intelligently managing surging
mobile data and video traffic while giving subscribers an exceptional user
experience. Mobixell has more than 350 deployments, including Verizon,
Vodafone, Bharti, Orange and Telefonica, providing specially adapted services
in mobile video and TV, mobile messaging and mobile advertising. Founded in
late 2000, Mobixell is a U.S.-based company with additional offices in the
UK, Germany, Switzerland, India, China and Israel. For more information,
visit the company's website at http://www.mobixell.com.

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Source: Mobixell Networks LTD.

For further information: Jenny Taylor, Sonus PR, E-mail: jenny.taylor@sonuspr.com, Tel: +44(0)20-3373-5726

Prodea Brings Digital Home to Life in MENA

GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK, DUBAI, UAE, October 18, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - Prodea Systems Aims to Equip Millions of Households With Intelligent
Connected Solutions

    Prodea Systems, a global technology innovator, today launched ROS, its
award-winning intelligent digital home hub, in the Middle East and North
Africa (MENA).

    "The MENA region, with its diverse and 'digital native' population, has a
demographic unlike any other in the world," said Anousheh Ansari, CEO and
co-founder of Prodea Systems. "Its hunger for connectivity, content and the
very latest in advanced consumer technology provides a perfect environment
for our intelligent home solution, and this market continues to lead our
business growth strategy."

    Prodea's flagship intelligent digital home hub, ROS, features an
innovative, intelligent multi-application platform, designed and engineered
by Prodea with significant investment in research and development. Its
technology has been validated by service providers and consumers worldwide as
the first solution of its kind. It delivers on the promise of the connected
digital home for all users, regardless of technical know-how. The combination
of Prodea's white-label platform with managed services support creates a
simple-to-use, personalised consumer experience that is accessible anytime,
anywhere and through any device such as TV, PC, Mobile, iPad and iPhone.

    Users can enjoy a host of multimedia functions, ranging from voice over
IP (VoIP) and video conferencing, to video-on-demand, music hosting and
popular social networking applications (including Twitter and Facebook), home
security, e-health and e-learning services. Applications are presented in a
user-friendly icon display that can be accessed from any device with a simple
broadband connection. By integrating the solution with an online app store,
consumers can continually grow their suite of applications and enhance their
digital home experience.

    Anousheh Ansari added, "Our innovative and robust product has already
sparked interest amongst telecom providers and partners around the world. At
GITEX this week we are introducing our multi-application solution in
partnership with anayou under the "NXT" brand. Through agreements such as
this, we open up a new spectrum of exciting broadband services for service
providers and their customers across the region."

    For more information and a demonstration, please visit us at the du stand
at GITEX Technology Week, 17th - 21st October 2010.

    About Prodea Systems

    Prodea Systems, based in Plano Texas, is a privately held
company formed by the Ansari family, inventors and proven entrepreneurs with
a history of building companies based on industry-changing technologies.
Prodea Systems is their latest endeavor to address the challenges of today's
increasingly complex digital home and connected small business environment
and combine state of the art technology and simplicity in a single command
center for the everyday consumer.

    The Prodea Systems platform provides a turn-key, white label
solution for traditional and alternative service providers who require
continuous and timely delivery of new and innovative services to their
subscribers over the existing broadband infrastructure.

    Prodea's solution uniquely enables carrier-grade services to
be delivered directly to a variety of fixed appliances in the home or
automobile, as well as mobile lifestyle devices including smart phones,
portable media players or laptops. Additional information can be found at
http://www.prodeasystems.com.

    About anayou

    Launched in 2010, anayou is the new brand name for 21st Century Digital
Arabia Company Limited and a new online destination for Arabia.

    anayou is a product of the du Media Lab, which has now been spun off as a
separate company.

    anayou aims to be one of the leading MENA-based digital services company
across the web and mobile and digital TV landscape, providing an open
marketplace to connect with and serve consumers.

    It will offer high quality entertainment, gaming and sports content, in
one place, in Arabic, English and French.

    About Anousheh Ansari (CEO and co founder)

     Anousheh Ansari is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
of Prodea Systems, a market transforming technology, simplifying people's
complex digital lifestyle.

    As she launched her company, on September 18, 2006, she also
blasted off for an nine-day expedition aboard the International Space Station
and captured headlines around the world as the first female private space
explorer. She also earned a place in history as the first astronaut of
Iranian descent, the first Muslim woman, and the fourth private explorer to
visit space. This was the accomplishment of a lifelong dream for her.

    As a successful serial entrepreneur and active proponent of
world-changing technologies and social entrepreneurship she, along with her
family provided the title sponsorship for the Ansari X Prize, a $10 million
cash award that helped launch a new era in private space exploration.

    Prior to her Space ventures, Anousheh served as co-founder,
chief executive officer and chairwoman for telecom technologies, inc. After
earning three key U.S. patents and growing 100% sequential year over year,
she successfully merged her company with Sonus Networks in a major financial
transaction.

    Anousheh is a member of the X Prize Foundation's Vision
Circle, as well as its Board of Trustees. She currently works to enable
social entrepreneurs to bring about radical change globally, with
organizations such as ASHOKA, which supports social entrepreneurship around
the world, including the Middle East and Central Asia.

    Anousheh is a life member in the Association of Space
Explorers and on the advisory board of the Teacher's in Space project. She
has received multiple honors, including the World Economic Forum Young Global
Leader, Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the
Year Award for Southwest Region.

Source: Prodea Systems

For more information, contact: Katy Ludditt, Hill & Knowlton, Tel: +971(0)4-405-5649 / +971(0)50-150-1982, Email: katy.ludditt@hillandknowlton.com

JAY-Z and Bing Change the Game With 'DECODED'

Multiplatform search experience and interactive game delivers one of the boldest book launches in history.

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In his first book, "DECODED," pop culture icon JAY-Z describes the hidden meanings behind some of his most provocative songs and provides a highly personal narrative of the culture that so powerfully shaped his life and art. But some stories are bigger than the printed page. Bing, the decision engine from Microsoft Corp., is launching a multiplatform search experience and interactive game to help people decode JAY-Z's life and lyrics. JAY-Z's words will be taken a step further, allowing fans to use Bing and decide how to find the very locations that inspired them.

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Every single page of JAY-Z's book will be released to the public before the book is in stores, with pages physically placed in locations related to their specific content. The immersive journey will take players from the projects in the Brooklyn neighborhood where JAY-Z grew up and the London streets where he found inspiration to the building of his empire in Manhattan and beyond. Fans physically in those locations and those playing online with Bing will be offered never-before-experienced insights into JAY-Z's highly personal process. In addition to high-profile media placements around the world, all 300 pages of "DECODED" will be appearing in places and on objects that have never before been used as advertising. From pools and pool tables to bronze plaques and high-fashion clothing racks, a variety of unexpected surfaces will become the canvas for JAY-Z's art.

And it will be up to fans to decide how to find these pages using Bing. Online, fans will find a one-of-a-kind search experience built on Bing technologies and will be able to walk the streets that JAY-Z walked and use Bing to search and decide how to decode his life and lyrics at every turn. The immersive online experience utilizes multiple facets of Bing, including Bing Maps and Bing Entertainment, to give fans full access to the stories behind JAY-Z's songs. Over the course of a month, fans will come together as a community to compile "DECODED" online before it hits bookshelves. 

More than 300 pages to decode, located via 600 unique traditional, nontraditional and digital advertising placements in 15 cities around the world and in Bing Maps, 200 prize winners, one grand prize winner, and the unveiling of "DECODED" -- all in the next four weeks.

How It Works

Produced by creative agency Droga5, the game launches Oct. 18 and five to 10 new pages from "DECODED" will be unveiled each day, until the contest ends Nov. 20. Players of the game answer clues to find the "DECODED" pages in the online game experience at Bing.com/JAY-Z or in-person by locating the clues in New York, London and beyond. Any player who locates a page online or in-person (by texting unique game codes from the page) is entered into a drawing for a prize: the specific page they have located, signed by JAY-Z. All participants will be entered for a grand prize: two tickets to see JAY-Z and Coldplay in concert in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve.

"DECODED" is on sale Nov. 16 from Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group.

Be a part of this bold new chapter at Bing.com/JAY-Z.

About Bing

Bing is designed to help people overcome search overload and make faster, more informed decisions when searching online. No longer satisfied with the status quo of search, Microsoft designed Bing as a Decision Engine to provide people with intelligent search tools to help them simplify tasks and make more informed decisions, from simple decisions such as choosing the fastest route to get home to more complex ones such as researching a product purchase or planning a trip. Bing is available at http://bing.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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CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide for Microsoft, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com; or Melissa Baer of Sunshine, Sachs and Associates for Bing, +1-212-691-2800, +1-901-338-8902 (cell), baer@sunshinesachs.com

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

Many people need an external drive. This has been a fact now for some time, and many people want a reliable drive to take back and forth with them to work. With that said, Iomega has introduced a new pocket sized USB 3.0 Solid State external hard drive. ZDnet has a short news article about the drive, and gives some of Iomega's performance claims about the drive.

Lets take a look at one of the paragraphs about this new exciting external drive!

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Speaking of speed, Iomega’s new SSD flash drive boasts speeds up to 10 times those used via USB 2.0, and Iomega asserts that these drives will act twice as fast as a 7200 RPM SATA hard drive operating with the same USB 3.0 interface.

As we can see, these are some pretty impressive speed claims!

To read further information, and see some links to Iomega's official site, follow the link below:

Iomega USB 3.0 SSD external drive

IFFCO Awards Bouquet of Oracle Solutions Implementation Deal to Fujitsu Consulting

SHARJAH, UAE, October 17, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - Strategic Win in CPG Domain, Fujitsu to Deploy Bouquet of Oracle
Services for UAE Conglomerate

    Fujitsu Consulting, the consulting and services arm of the
$50-billion Fujitsu Group, have been awarded a major contract in Consumer
Packaged Goods (CPG) domain to deploy a bouquet of Oracle services by IFFCO,
a leading business conglomerate headquartered in United Arab Emirates.

    Under the two years implementation plan, this project will bring together
a bouquet of Oracle products like Oracle E-Business Suite, Demantra, Agile,
Siebel CRM, Hyperion, Financials, HCM, OPM, SCM, UCM and many more for IFFCO
to integrate end to end business requirements through Oracle Fusion
Architecture. Fujitsu will institutionalize the end to end Organizational
Change Management for IFFCO to get maximum benefits realization with this
project. The solution has been proposed keeping in consideration the existing
Baan ERP environment in which the business operates currently.

    IFFCO, a leading business conglomerate headquartered in United
Arab Emirates, manufactures and markets a well integrated range of
mass-market consumer products. The Group operates in the major business
verticals of: Food and Beverages, Personal Care and Cleaning, Packaging,
Industrial Products and Logistics, and the suite of Oracle solutions will
enable IFFCO to address the current limitations of their growing business
model and ensure smooth effective integration of end-to-end business
requirements.

    The implementation will take place in a phased manner. Working
together, Fujitsu Consulting and IFFCO will complete the business
requirements and implementation over the next two years. IFFCO will also roll
out new hardware and infrastructure in support of the project.

    Speaking about the project, Mr. Anamitra Roy, Group Director, Information
Technology, IFFCO, said; "We at IFFCO required an efficient system which will
help us counter the limitations we were facing in the current operations such
as Commodity Trading Solutions, Mobile Sales Force Applications, Import and
Export Shipping Logistics, and our ability to Integrate and manage multiple
businesses across different geographies. Fujitsu Consulting has the skill,
knowledge and experience that we are looking for to deliver highly advanced
seamless integration of our various business requirements. Fujitsu
Consulting's track record of delivering customized solutions to customers
across the globe has convinced us of the success of this partnership. We hope
to use and take maximum benefit from the business solutions to achieve the
highest levels of efficiency in our operations."

    Sharing his views on the same, Mr. Rajiv Chopra, Director - Sales &
Marketing, Fujitsu Consulting, said, "Continuing our customized,
innovation-based strategy, we will deliver significant high-end Oracle Fusion
Architecture-led differentiation to ensure effective integration of IFFCO's
business practices. It is a privilege to be chosen as the implementation
partner for providing this critical, strategic service for a leading
organization in the CPG domain in the Middle East, and is a major milestone
in our endeavor to expand Oracle Fusion Architecture-led offerings. We share
the same commitment as IFFCO to continue investing in offerings/solutions
that build value for the consumer. We are confident that our thorough
understanding of our client's requirements coupled with reach and flexibility
of our solutions will strengthen confidence in business intelligence and
ensure significant benefits/efficiencies in their business model."

    About Fujitsu Consulting

    A trusted provider of management and technology consulting to business
and government, Fujitsu Consulting is the IT services consulting arm of
Fujitsu Group, the world's 3rd largest IT services provider. Fujitsu
Consulting integrates the core expertise of the Fujitsu companies and its
partners to deliver complete business solutions in the areas of IT
Consulting, Infrastructure Management Services, and ERP.

    About Fujitsu

    Fujitsu is a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions
for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting
customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and
services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products
and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated
revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March
31, 2010. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com

   
    Media Contact:

    Deepali Sangamnerkar
    Head Marketing - Fujitsu Consulting
    Tel: (+91)20-2769-0001
    E-mail: Deepali.Sangamnerkar@in.fujitsu.com

    Shailaja Sharma
    Branch director - Perfect Relations
    Tel: +91(020)26341116-19
    E-mail: ssharma@perfectrelations.com

Source: Fujitsu Consulting

Media Contact: Deepali Sangamnerkar, Head Marketing - Fujitsu Consulting, Tel: (+91)20-2769-0001, E-mail: Deepali.Sangamnerkar@in.fujitsu.com; Shailaja Sharma, Branch director - Perfect Relations, Tel: +91(020)26341116-19, E-mail: ssharma@perfectrelations.com

Voice Solutions at Gitex: Meet Acapela's Family of Arabic Voices and Enjoy New Speech Experiences!

MONS, Belgium, October 17, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     With 8 super natural voices in Arabic, Ibn Sina the advanced talking
android, talkative avatars on iPhone & smartphones and impressive demos,
Acapela Group - the expert in voice solutions - invites you to discover and
enjoy the world of synthesized speech at Gitex 2010!

    Speech synthesis: Meet Acapela's diverse, happy family of Arabic voices
We are delighted to introduce the 8 members, male and female, of Acapela's
Arabic family, all very different one from the other. They join the extensive
range of varied, multilingual personalities already part of Acapela's voice
portfolio. Meet Nizar (Arabic/English bilingual), Salma, Leila, Medhi,
Youssef, Fouad, Charifa and Jaouad and choose the voice you prefer or ask
Acapela experts to create your own, unique, synthesized voice talent.

    Acapela natural voices allow you to give the power of speech to any
application or service, using different Arabic voices, with a choice of
female or male tones.

    Acapela's Arabic portfolio has been developed by dedicated specialists
with extensive expertise. The team has acquired over several years a cutting
edge knowledge and understanding of the Arabic language and created a process
whereby Arabic is converted into a vowel transcription, so allowing speech
synthesis to turn written Arabic content into natural speech.

    Acapela Group offers high quality speech synthesis in 30 languages and
over 50 natural voices and creates bespoke solutions to meet particular
needs. Acapela continuously works with new languages and new voices to one
day welcome them into its ever growing, multilingual, extended family.

    Ibn Sina, the world's first Arabic-talking android, is back on stage at
Gitex Following his successful performance at Gitex 2009, Ibn Sina, the
world's first Arabic-speaking human-like humanoid robot, created by the
Interactive Robots and Media Lab (IRML) of the United Arab Emirates
University, is back and ready to meet you at Acapela's stand, keen to
converse and chat.

    Ibn Sina is part of a new family of robots taking a step further towards
interactive relationships with humans - by using novel face recognition,
vision, speech solutions and other advanced technologies, and also by using
and publishing online social information available on FaceBook. Acapela
speech solutions voice empower Ibn Sina allowing him to voice-interact and
communicate with his environment. The robot is using both ASR and TTS
technologies from Acapela to set up a full dialogue and add a natural Arabic
voice to the Ibn Sina persona.

    Talking Avatars

    Last but not least, enjoy our talking avatars on iPhone and smartphones,
cheerful friendly characters that deliver your own words to your friends and
contacts. Using Acapela text to speech and Living Actor Avatar(TM) technology
from Cantoche, talking avatars provide operators and advertisers with a
powerful way to speak volumes.

    Natural Arabic voices for all platforms

    Arabic voices are available to vocalize any content, whatever the
platform or service: servers, Macs and PCs, mobile devices including the
iPhone, or web services. Software Development toolkits and API are
perfectly suited to your vocalization requirements.

    Meet the Acapela Team at Gitex 2010, Hall 2K2-15 - 17-21 October 2010,
Dubai, UAE http://www.gitex.com

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

    Acapela Group, the leading voice expert, invents text to speech
solutions to give your content a voice in up to 30 languages and provides
a wide portfolio of Arabic voices.

    Acapela text to speech solutions allow you to turn any written text into
natural speech files, using any of our 50 high quality standard voices or
your own synthesized voice talent.

    Acapela's wide range of vocal solutions - both offline and online - aimed
at both professional developers and a wider public, are creating a vocal
world accessible to anyone, whatever the size of their project, in all
fields. Our solutions offer perfect vocalization whether for voice
integration and development, online and on demand use, audio files production
or personal accessibility use.

    Already chosen by over a thousand customers and adopted by millions of
users throughout the world, Acapela bespoke solutions give our customers a
powerful voice, helping them successfully take to the floor.

    Major players in the Middle East have already chosen Acapela to speech
empower their services and applications: Medialog, Nattiq Technologies,
VoiceMpower, FDS, iPhoneislam are using Acapela Arabic voices to speech
enable their world.

Source: Acapela Group

Caroline Houel, Telephone number : +33562247104, E-mail : caroline.houel@acapela-group.com

In a quick article over at ZDNet, they claim that Microsoft is looking into an issue that claims clients are having memory issues with the newly released Zune software version 4.7.

In one statement ZDNet wrote this;

Quote

A number of users — most of which seemed to be running 64-bit Windows 7 — began reporting memory-usage problems, via the Zune Forums, shortly after downloads of the client began.

For a more in depth look at this article, and links to the Microsoft discussion read on from the link below:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-investigating-zune-client-47-memory-issues/7689?tag=mantle_skin;content

According to AMD/ATI the new Catalyst 10.9a Hotfix drivers address some issues with the HD4850x2 and HD4870x2 video card performance. Hopefully this is the case, and hopefully it will address an issue that has been seen around the web dealing with CrossfireX on some of the HD48xx's and even some HD5xxx series of cards running specific motherboards. This issue is not really wide spread, however there are some of the "gamer" series of motherboards that have experienced this issue, and we can only hope that AMD/ATI has addressed these issues in the new "hotfix" drivers. This issue was addressed in the Catalyst 10.8b drivers, and we have to wonder why this was not carried over to the original Catalyst 10.9 drivers.

At any rate, this is what AMD/ATI has to say about the new 10.9a Hotfix Catalyst drivers:

* ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 X2 and ATI Radeon HD 4850 X2 series of products use both Graphics Processing Units (GPU) for high performance
* Intermittent hangs with Pop Cap games in a system with an ATI Radeon series graphics card installed
* High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) overscan / underscan settings are restored upon system reboot

Instructions:
Download and install the ATI Catalyst hotfix from the following location:

* ATI Catalyst 10.9a Hotfix for Windows® 7 / Windows Vista®

Refer to Article 20870 for detailed instructions on how to properly install the ATI Catalyst™ hotfix.

Note! This hotfix is provided as is and is not supported by AMD. It has not completed full AMD testing and is only a driver update.

Applicable Products:
This article applies to the following configuration(s):

* Hardware
o ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 series of products
o ATI Radeon HD 4850 X2 series of products
* Operating System
o Windows 7 32-bit Edition
o Windows 7 64-bit Edition
o Windows Vista 32-bit Edition
o Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

For further information, or to download the new Catalyst 10.9a drivers you can go to the main download and information page below.

http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/ATICatalyst109Hotfix.aspx

Job Fairs Hosted by Verizon Wireless Coming to Los Angeles Region

The company is hiring dynamic employees for sales and customer service roles

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Californians eager to work at a growing company that has earned accolades for its unique benefits and culture now have an opportunity to apply for jobs at Verizon Wireless.

"Verizon Wireless has received many prestigious workplace awards, including LATINA Style's list of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S.," says Verizon Wireless director of human resources, Christina Brysacz. "We've also been named among the '50 Best Companies for Diversity' by DiversityBusiness.com. In fact, in southern California, over seventy percent of Verizon Wireless employees are of Hispanic descent."

Verizon Wireless is hosting four job fairs in October in the Los Angeles region:

    Monday, October 18, 2010
    Oxnard Marriott
    2101 West Vineyard Ave.
    Oxnard, CA 93036
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Tuesday, October 19, 2010
    Woodland Hills Marriott
    21850 Oxnard Street
    Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Monday, October 25, 2010
    Courtyard Marriott
    1710 Newbury Rd.
    Thousand Oaks, CA  91320
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Tuesday, October 26, 2010
    Grand Vista Hotel
    999 Enchanted Way
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Some of the creative work-life balance benefits Verizon Wireless employees enjoy include:

    --  Education Reimbursement Program: encourages employees to further
        education and helps lessen the burden of paying for school and working
        simultaneously.
    --  An additional $1500 in pay to bilingual employees in key sales and
        customer service jobs.
    --  Volunteer matching program will donate $750 to a non-profit organization
        of the employee's choosing for time spent volunteering.
    --  The Verizon Foundation offers scholarships to employees' children for
        education; matches employee donations to non-profit organizations; and,
        matches employee volunteer hours at non-profits with grants to those
        organizations

At larger locations, like the company's Irvine, California, campus, the company also offers:

    --  On-site health club with affordable dues and bathrobes for members.
    --  Dietician-approved healthy lunches in the cafeteria to help employees
        maintain optimum health.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless has also been named among IDG's Computerworld annual Best Places to Work in IT list; BusinessWeek's Best Company to Launch a Career list; Black Enterprise magazine's list of 40 Best Companies for Diversity; and the National Association of Female Executive's list of Top 50 Companies for Executive Women.

For more information, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/careers for a full listing of open career opportunities and job fair locations.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193, Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.Com

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

AutoTrader.com Announces Closing of vAuto Acquisition

ATLANTA, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com, the Internet's leading automotive marketplace and consumer information website, announced today the completion of its transaction to acquire vAuto, the automotive retail industry's leading provider of advanced software tools for used vehicle management, pricing and inventory optimization.

The finalized agreement, first announced on September 17, makes vAuto a subsidiary of AutoTrader.com.  AutoTrader.com is majority owned by Cox Enterprises, Inc. with additional ownership stakes held by the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and the private equity firm Providence Equity Partners.

About AutoTrader.com

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

About vAuto

Headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, Ill, vAuto also maintains a research and development center in Austin, TX. vAuto's innovative "Live Market View" technology allows dealers to manage their used-vehicle inventories based on actual supply-and-demand for their specific market. Today, more than 3,000 dealerships across the country use vAuto's pricing, appraisal, stocking and merchandising systems. Dale Pollak, vAuto's founder, is the author of two books featuring best practices and strategies for the used car department, Velocity: From the Front Line to the Bottom Line and Velocity 2.0: Paint, Pixels & Profitability.  vAuto is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoTrader.com.  Additional information about vAuto is available at http://www.vauto.com.

SOURCE  AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com

CONTACT: Mark Scott, +1-404-459-7452, +1-404-435-2047, cell, mark.scott@autotrader.com

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

VIOlight Announces National Availability of the First Ever UV Cell Phone Sanitizer in Time for Cold & Flu Season

Studies Show Cell Phones Carry 18 Times More Germs than Toilets

YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- VIOlight, the leading brand of toothbrush sanitizers, announces today the availability of the first ever UV Cell Phone Sanitizer that eliminates up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria on cell phones, and other small electronic devices. VIOlight's germicidal UV light - the same ground-breaking technology used in hospitals - decreases the number of strep, E. coli, salmonella, listeria, and H1N1 virus germs and bacteria in three minutes.

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Studies show the average cell phone carries more germs per square inch than doorknobs, soles of shoes and most toilet seats. "Our goal is to help make people's lives healthier with every product we develop," said Joel Pinsky, co-developer and founder of VIOlight. "Consumers can now utilize the same UV technology used to clean their toothbrushes for their cell phones and other small electronics devices they use every day."

The VIOlight Cell Phone Sanitizer is battery operated, portable, and easy to use.  To activate, place your cell phone, earbuds, Bluetooth headsets or other small electronic device into the cradle, close the lid, and a blue-violet indicator light signals that the sanitizer is working. The twin UV bulbs automatically shut off after three minutes when your device is ready.

The Cell Phone Sanitizer is available now for $49.99 at Brookstone, Hammacher Schlemmer, and Cellphone.violight.com. 

About VIOlight

VIOlight, based in Yonkers, New York, is the leading brand of UV Toothbrush Sanitizers. The company's first product, launched in 2004, was designed by world-renowned designer Philippe Starck. It won the coveted Gold IDEA award from the IDSA in 2005 and was listed as one of TIME Magazine's "Coolest Inventions of the Year" in 2004. Since then, VIOlight's has added a full range of UV sanitizers for the home, travel, and kids. Laboratory tests prove the technology eliminates up to 99.9% of germs on toothbrushes, including e. coli, strep, and the H1N1 virus, safeguarding the whole family from harmful bacteria and cross contamination. VIOlight products are available at the following retailers: Target, Walmart, The Container Store, Hammacher Schlemmer, and Brookstone.  Please visit http://www.violight.com.

SOURCE  VIOlight

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VIOlight

CONTACT: Jessica Lokaj of Fleishman-Hillard, +1-212-453-2173, Jessica.Lokaj@Fleishman.com, for VIOlight

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

Bleacher League Baseball Unveils blblive.com and Social Network in Time for Post-Season Action

New Online Baseball Game Application Hits Top Speed

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Bleacher League Baseball (http://www.bleacherleaguebaseball.com) today launches blblive.com, one of the fastest and most exciting ways to "play" live baseball online.  By utilizing a proprietary, instantaneous, pitch-by-pitch game update system, Bleacher League Baseball and blblive.com are positioning themselves as the ultimate baseball experience.

Bleacher League Baseball took the original idea from their board game and created an online version that can be played in real-time from a computer or smart phone. By predicting the outcome of each at-bat, players are truly a part of the action without having to go the traditional route of keeping score.  They have added various scoring methods to the online game to offer players multiple ways to gauge their success against other players playing.

Blblive.com also added a social network component where players can chat live with each other while playing in real-time along with the MLB game of their choice. 

"Blblive.com is a much more interactive version of our board game. We take a lot of pride in the fact that we have built a real time, live social network where baseball fans can predict outcomes of the game while socializing with each other, whether they are located in a different state, across the country, or even halfway around the world players can enjoy the action of a baseball game as if they are sitting right next to each other," said John Root, President, Bleacher League Entertainment, Inc.

Blblive.com is the first live-action baseball game of its kind and utilizes HTML5 and Web Socket technologies for asynchronous real-time game play. To date, it is the fastest application available.

With the postseason heating up and the World Series around the corner, blblive.com anticipates a new breed of online gaming and social networking that will take baseball to a new level of play.  Users can start signing in at 1:30pm EDT Friday to prepare for the live action later in the day.

About Bleacher League Baseball

Bleacher League Baseball (http://www.bleacherleaguebaseball.com), a division of Bleacher League Entertainment Inc. is "The Game for the Fans in the Stands."  Bleacher League Baseball engages players in every at-bat of a live baseball game and allows the fan to have the experience of being a part of the action. The goal is to provide the fans with a more enhanced and entertaining live game and overall ballpark experience.

SOURCE  Bleacher League Baseball

Bleacher League Baseball

CONTACT: Betsy Eischen, betsye@bleacherleaguebaseball.com, +1-201-248-9433

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

In-Vehicle Connectivity Takes a Step Forward With Introduction of 'Media Interface Plus' On Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

New Vehicle Accessory Brings Pandora Smartphone Application and Wireless Music Streaming

MONTVALE, NJ and PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the availability of the Media Interface Plus (MIP), an innovative new vehicle accessory which enables drivers to retrofit their Mercedes-Benz to play and control Pandora (the leading personalized radio application) as well as other streaming audio content from their Smartphone, using the vehicle's premium audio system.

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Media Interface Plus expands the basic functions of the vehicle's Media Interface (standard or optional depending on model), enhancing in-vehicle connectivity. A plug-and-play device, MIP seamlessly integrates with the Mercedes-Benz mbrace suite of services and Smartphone apps.  It requires no installation:  customers simply connect MIP to the existing Media Interface outlet (in the glove compartment or center armrest) and enjoy an unprecedented range of new features using the existing intuitive user interface. 

"Media Interface Plus is an exciting extension of our commitment to provide cutting-edge, versatile entertainment solutions for Mercedes-Benz vehicles," said Christian Treiber, general manager of after-sales business development for MBUSA.  "We were the first vehicle manufacturer to fully integrate the iPod and launch mbrace Smartphone apps that control vehicle functions from the iPhone and BlackBerry and extended Mercedes-Benz Concierge beyond the vehicle.  We are always looking to push the boundary of in-vehicle connectivity to keep pace with our customers' lifestyles and expectations." 

The MIP provides an easy-to-use interface with the Pandora application running on any iPhone 3G, 3GS or iPhone 4.  For BlackBerry devices, the MIP enables Bluetooth wireless audio streaming of Pandora as well as simple control of the currently playing track. A Bluetooth wireless link is also used to stream and control audio tracks from iPod, iPhone or any other consumer electronics devices supporting Bluetooth audio streaming. 

The result is seamless integration of outstanding sound quality, the ability to charge an iPod or iPhone, and the convenience of using familiar interfaces to access the new features it offers through radio and steering wheel controls for music playback.

Additionally, when connected using a special video cable, the Media Interface Plus enables customers to play iPod or iPhone video content on the vehicle display when the vehicle is at a standstill. 

The Media Interface Plus was developed in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA) in Palo Alto, California, the heart of the Silicon Valley. Johann Jungwirth, president & CEO, MBRDNA commented, "Once again Mercedes-Benz demonstrates its technological leadership with this product as first-to-market integration of Pandora Internet Radio by an automotive OEM. We continue to embrace trends and drive innovations which enable our customers to wirelessly access additional mobile applications and stream preferred content into Mercedes-Benz vehicles in an intuitive and easy manner with future upgrades and next generation products."

The Media Interface Plus is an original Mercedes-Benz Accessory and is now available for purchase for a one-time cost of $298 at Mercedes-Benz authorized dealers.

About Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA) headquartered in Palo Alto, California, was founded in 1995, to focus on research, advanced engineering, product development and testing, as well as new advanced design concepts. Innovations include the integration of the iPod and iPhone into Mercedes-Benz models. As well as the "Search and Send" feature, which is an easy and convenient way to plan your trip destinations with Google Maps and send them to the vehicle equipped with mbrace. One of its most recent product innovations is the smart drive app for the iPhone. The company continues to deliver the innovation that extends the technological leadership of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 12 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.

MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at http://www.mbusa.com.

    Accredited journalists can connect with and follow us at:
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CONTACT: Donna Boland, +1-201-573-6893, or Toll-Free, +1-888-MBNEWS-1

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

Nomad Editions Poised to Invent New Media Model for Mobile; Adds Award-Winning Veteran Photo Editor Laurie Kratochvil to Staff

First-of-their-kind digital weekly publications for iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices continue to build momentum in advance of launch; company adds veteran photo editor to roster of leading journalists.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Editions, a first-of-its-kind media company that will be producing digital weekly publications designed exclusively for mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPad and other platforms, today announced the appointment of Laurie Kratochvil to the position of Director of Photography. Kratochvil is one of America's most respected Photo Editors, with an illustrious career spanning three decades and dozens of the most prestigious media outlets throughout the world.

"We are delighted to have Laurie Kratochvil join the Nomad Editions team," said Mark Edmiston, CEO of Nomad Editions and past president of Newsweek and chairman of the Magazine Publishers of America. "Over a distinguished career at Rolling Stone, InStyle and other major organizations, Laurie has made a huge impact on the media landscape. Nomad Editions is determined to have the finest visual content along with the best stories and she will help us to realize that goal."

Kratochvil began her career at the Los Angeles Times as a photography editor and went on to work for numerous national publications before joining Rolling Stone Magazine in 1982. During her twelve years there as photo editor, Kratochvil saw the magazine win every major photography award including the National Magazine Award.

While working for Rolling Stone, Kratochvil edited a number of books, including the New York Times best seller, Rolling Stone: The Photographs. She has curated several photography exhibitions in the United States and Europe: she has been a frequent panelist and lecturer, and has judged numerous photography competitions.

"I am excited by the new media form being invented at Nomad Editions," said Kratochvil. "This is a great management team with an idea that can reshape the media landscape. I am looking forward to working with designer Roger Black, Editor-in-Chief John Benditt and the rest of the Nomad Editions team. The Nomad Editions digital weeklies offer new formats for the most compelling visual material."

Kratochvil was also the founding photography editor for In Style Magazine and worked there until 2005 before leaving to start her own visual consulting business, working with consumer magazines such as Self, O the Oprah Magazine, Bloomberg Personal, Men's Journal and Essence. In 2009 she was hired by Reader's Digest Development to consult on new titles as well as the magazine's international editions.

Kratochvil's book projects include Africa by Herb Ritts, CUBA-Picturing Change by E. Wright Ledbetter, Mil Besos by Ruven Afanador, and Cyclops by Albert Watson, as well as Watson's two-volume book on Las Vegas that will be published in the fall of 2010.

Kratochvil is a board member of The Society of Publication Design, a jury member of World Press, and a faculty member in the continuing education program at The International Center for Photography. A native of Newport Beach, California, Kratochvil lives in New York City and Southold, New York.

"Laurie Kratochvil is one of the finest photo editors in the country," said Nomad Editions Design Director Roger Black. "We see new opportunities for telling stories with pictures at Nomad Editions and Laurie will help us make the most of it."

The first Nomad Editions digital weeklies expected to begin publication are:

          Wave Lines: Your Brain on Surfing (Jon Cohen, editor)
          Real Eats: Stories Behind the Food (Sean Elder, editor)
          Wide Screen: Inside the Movies That Matter (Glenn Kenny, editor)

Each Nomad Edition will focus on a specific subject, bringing to bear terrific writing, great pictures as well as audio and video. Each weekly issue will contain enough material for a typical reader to be engaged with it for 20-30 minutes. One of Nomad Editions' key innovations lies in the creation of a new form--not a magazine, nor a website, but a digital publication specifically designed to take advantage of the aesthetic and narrative pleasures of the former while applying the mobility and rich multimedia capabilities of the latter.

For more information about Nomad Editions, please visit http://www.readnomad.com.

ABOUT NOMAD EDITIONS

Nomad Editions is a new media company that is producing digital weekly publications that are designed to be read on mobile devices. Using the new Treesaver format, an HTML5 application, Nomad Editions digital weeklies can be read on any device with a browser. Nomad Editions represents a new business model for media, based on the idea that readers will pay a fair price to subscribe to high quality digital weeklies that are specially produced for their mobile devices.

SOURCE  Nomad Editions

Nomad Editions

CONTACT: Matt Rizzetta, +1-917-398-0818, mrizzetta@north6thagency.com, for Nomad Editions

Web Site: http://readnomad.com

Celigo Unveils Google Gmail Integration for NetSuite Cloud

Google Apps Customers Access and Act on NetSuite Order Management and Customer Data from Gmail

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Celigo, Inc., today announced availability of the Celigo Google Apps Gmail Integration for NetSuite. Built using NetSuite's SuiteCloud platform, this latest in a series of integration solutions between Google Apps and NetSuite from Celigo is the first to leverage NetSuite's support for Google OpenID in the newest release of NetSuite OneWorld from NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N).

Using the Celigo Gmail Integration for NetSuite, Google Apps users can now view and manage targeted NetSuite records such as quotes and orders seamlessly from within Gmail. For instance, on receiving approval of a quote from a potential customer, the Celigo Gmail Integration for NetSuite automatically analyzes the text of the email to find key words such as the quote number, customer name, or order number and displays the matching record in Gmail. As a result, a NetSuite user could update information on the quote to move it along in the sales cycle directly from the email message.

In addition, NetSuite users using Gmail can attach messages to NetSuite records and quickly view those messages from within NetSuite.  Users are able to view Gmail messages as native NetSuite "Message" objects for easy visibility into the larger thread of your client communications, whether those messages were sent and received from NetSuite or via Gmail.

"The Gmail integration is another in a series of important milestones for us. NetSuite customers have been asking us for this integration with increasing frequency over the last 12-18 months. NetSuite's recent support for OpenID has allowed us to craft a compelling cloud-to-cloud solution that we're excited to bring to the market," said Celigo CEO, Jan Arendtsz.

Both NetSuite and Google Apps platforms' support for the OpenID standard allows seamless navigation between NetSuite and Google Apps. When logging into NetSuite from Gmail for the first time, users will be prompted for their NetSuite and Gmail credentials. Subsequent log-ins will be validated behind-the-scenes between NetSuite and Google via OpenID. 

Generally available in the fourth quarter of 2010, Celigo's Google Apps Gmail Integration for NetSuite will be available on both NetSuite's SuiteApp.com and the Google Apps Marketplace.

Based in Foster City, California, Celigo, Inc. is a charter member in NetSuite's SuiteCloud Developer Network, a multi-tiered program for commercial software developers that enables them to quickly go to market with new on-demand business applications that leverage the power of NetSuite's core business suite via the NetSuite SuiteCloud platform.

About SuiteCloud

NetSuite's SuiteCloud is a comprehensive offering of on-demand products, development tools and services designed to help customers and commercial software developers take advantage of the significant economic benefits of Cloud computing.  Based on NetSuite's Software-as-a-Service ERP Suite, SuiteCloud enables customers to run their core business operations in the Cloud, and software developers to target new markets quickly with newly-created mission-critical business applications built on top of mature and proven business processes.  The complete SuiteCloud offering includes NetSuite's multi-tenant, always-on SaaS infrastructure; the NetSuite Business Suite of applications (Accounting / ERP, CRM, Ecommerce); the NS-BOS Development Platform; the SuiteCloud Developer Network (SDN), a comprehensive developer program for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs); and SuiteApp.com, a single-source online marketplace where ISVs, customers and solution providers can find applications to meet specific business process or industry-specific needs.  For more information on SuiteCloud, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/developers.

About Celigo:

Celigo simplifies the adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications by providing innovative products and services that extend SaaS functionality into horizontal and vertical areas. Celigo specializes in Cloud Integration, an approach for connecting SaaS applications with other essential third-party applications, and offers a portfolio of productivity applications and prebuilt Integration-as-a-Service solutions.

SOURCE  Celigo, Inc.

Celigo, Inc.

CONTACT: Jan Arendtsz of Celigo, Inc., +1-650-579-0210, ext. 200, google@celigo.com

Web Site: http://www.netsuite.com/developers

American Medical Association To Offer Quest Diagnostics Care360(TM) EHR On Its New Online Physician Platform

Care360 EHR Offers Physicians Affordable Health Information Technology to Meet Clinical and Practice Needs and Help Demonstrate Meaningful Use

MADISON, N.J., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics' (NYSE: DGX) healthcare information (IT) technology subsidiary MedPlus and the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, today announced they are partnering to expand the adoption of health information technology by offering Care360(TM) EHR, a web-based electronic health record, on the AMA's new online platform for physicians. AMA's platform is currently being beta-tested in Michigan in collaboration with the Michigan State Medical Society and will be available nationally in 2011.

Physicians will be able to access Care360 EHR on the AMA's new single sign-on platform, which  will provide physicians with health IT products, resources and services without disrupting their existing workflows.

"We are proud that the AMA has selected Care360 EHR as a web-based EHR for its physician platform," said Richard A. Mahoney, Vice President of Healthcare Information Solutions for Quest Diagnostics and President of MedPlus, its healthcare information technology subsidiary. "Our goal is to provide flexible technology that lets physicians choose what they want when they want it, so that they can migrate to a full EHR solution at their own pace - and at a price they can afford."

"The AMA platform will help physicians make a smooth transition to an EHR by offering unique access to the tools and resources that can help improve the quality, efficiency and delivery of health care," said AMA Board Secretary Steven Stack, M.D. "We selected Care360 EHR because of its functionality and modular approach to implementing health information technology."

Care360 EHR's delivery platform reduces the need for expensive hardware or infrastructure, which shortens implementation time and reduces costs. Physicians can access secure patient information from any fixed or mobile Internet browser. With Care360 EHR, small and mid-sized health care practices can benefit from a wide variety of features, including ePrescribing, labs, clinical decision support, clinical encounter documentation and more. More than 70,000 physician locations and 160,000 physicians across the nation rely on the Care360 suite of products to help improve patient care and increase practice efficiencies. For those physicians using Care360 Labs & Meds for online lab ordering/results and ePrescribing, the transition to Care360 EHR is simple, building upon their existing Care360 platform.

Visit http://www.Care360.com to learn more about Care360 solutions and Quest Diagnostics. To download Care360 Mobile for the iPhone or iPod Touch, visit the Medical Applications section of the Apple Apps Store.

About the American Medical Association

The American Medical Association helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional, public health and health policy issues. The nation's largest physician organization plays a leading role in shaping the future of medicine. For more information on the AMA, please visit http://www.ama-assn.org.

About Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is available at http://www.QuestDiagnostics.com.

About MedPlus

MedPlus, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the healthcare information technology subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics. MedPlus is a leading developer and integrator of clinical connectivity and healthcare information exchange solutions designed to foster better patient care and improve business performance for health care institutions, physicians and patients. The company's Care360(TM) platform is used by more than 160,000 physicians in more than 70,000 locations. The company's Centergy(TM) and ChartMaxx® solutions efficiently and securely collect, store, manage and integrate clinical information within an organization, enterprise, practice or community. Centergy enables clinicians to access patient data in a centralized view aggregated from multiple care sites. ChartMaxx®, the company's award-winning DMI and electronic patient record system, has been implemented in more than 140 hospitals and integrated health care delivery networks and has more than 400,000 users. For more information, visit http://www.MedPlus.com.

                              Quest Diagnostics Contacts:
    Glen Brandow (Media): 973-520-2800
    Kathleen Valentine (Investors): 973-520-2900

SOURCE  Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

CONTACT: Quest Diagnostics, Glen Brandow (Media), +1-973-520-2800, or Kathleen Valentine (Investors), +1-973-520-2900

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

Vodafone UK Launches One Net Express and Connects the World's One Millionth One Net User

NEWBURY, England, October 15, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - Vodafone UK Launches One Net Express for Small Businesses To Ensure
They Never Miss a Business Call Again and Save up to 20% on Communication
Costs

    - UK-Based Pregnancy Exercise Specialist FitMama, is the World's one
Millionth Vodafone One Net Connection

    Vodafone UK launches Vodafone One Net Express, a completely new way of
communicating for small businesses that merges all landline and mobile calls
to create an innovative mobile-only solution. Customers can get through first
time, no matter which number they dial.

    The new service from Vodafone's One Net family means all landline and
mobile business calls go straight to one phone giving business people the
flexibility to work in an office or on the move and never miss a call.
Businesses can have multiple geographic numbers, allowing them to advertise a
local number no matter where they are based. These services are designed to
help make any business even more responsive and increase customer
satisfaction.

    Vodafone One Net Express, aimed at companies with up to ten people, is a
unique, purpose built solution that brings landline and mobile calls together
on one intelligent network. It opens up powerful call management features
which would usually only be available to larger businesses, such as helping
to control calls, creating `hunt groups' where a call gets routed to multiple
people, single voicemail and an automated switchboard.

    Both Vodafone One Net Express and Vodafone One Net can help businesses
reduce communication costs by up to 20% with unlimited internal calls across
landline and mobile devices and no call forwarding costs. There's no
installation with Vodafone One Net Express, meaning businesses can get
started straight away.

    And that's just what the world's one millionth One Net connection did.
Basingstoke based FitMama's founder Marie Behenna-Moran is now using Vodafone
One Net so her busy team of pregnancy exercise specialists can keep in touch
with expectant mums. Whether her trainers are in the office, in a class, or
on the move, calls will find them.

    "The phone is our office," said Marie Behenna-Moran, Founder of FitMama.
"Now we can take it everywhere, we don't have to worry about missing customer
calls or forgetting anything - it's all in one place. The smartphones
provided as part of the Vodafone One Net package are very easy to use and
provide us with access to absolutely everything we need - even while on the
run between appointments. It's making a real difference to the way we do
business."

    Peter Kelly, Director of Enterprise at Vodafone UK said: "With our trio
of unified communications solutions - Vodafone One, Vodafone One Net and
Vodafone One Net Express we now have a complete family of unique, simple and
effective services to help transform the communications of any size of
business, deliver tangible cost savings and improve customer experience on
the UK's best network. Customers like FitMama are telling us that these
services are positively impacting the bottom line by improving their results
and delivering cost savings. This market is really taking off because
companies can now be more responsive to their customers and spend more time
focused on their own business."

    Vodafone UK is spreading the word about Vodafone One Net and Vodafone One
Net Express services with a multi-million pound integrated marketing campaign
that launches today.

    For more information on Vodafone One Net and Vodafone One Net Express go
to: http://www.vodafone.co.uk/onenet or call +44(0)8450-727-242.

    About FitMama:

    Founded in 2005 by Marie Behenna-Moran, FitMama is a pregnancy exercise
specialist offering exercise and education services to pregnant women and new
mothers in and around Basingstoke, UK. FitMama provides both public classes
and private sessions, to help pregnant women prepare for the rigours of
labour and new mothers recover from the physical stresses of birth.

   
    For further information:
    Vodafone UK Media Relations
    Telephone: +44(0)1635-666777

Source: Vodafone UK

For further information: Vodafone UK Media Relations, Telephone: +44(0)1635-666777

FREE Breakfast at Bob Evans

Bob Evans® Sweetens Deals for Loyal Consumers with BEmail Exclusive Offers

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers, Good Morning America and mommy bloggers across the country agree that signing up for restaurant e-clubs are a smart and simple way to save money.  Bob Evans BEmail is doing its part to help guests continue to do so by offering a buy-one-get-one FREE breakfast to every new registrant.

Guests can easily sign up for BEmail on the Bob Evans Facebook page or by visiting http://www.BobEvans.com.  Every new registrant will instantly receive their BOGO breakfast coupon, but the deals don't stop there. Exclusive offers and deep discounts such as FREE hotcakes, FREE Peach Iced Tea, even Bob Evans grocery product coupons are delivered monthly (and sometimes, even more frequently) direct to the BEmail subscriber's inbox.

"Bob Evans always believed in treating strangers like friends and friends like family," says Bob Evans Digital Marketing Manager Anne Leonard-Palmer. "These exclusive and significant offers are our way of saying welcome to the family!"

Now, right in their inbox, guests can discover Farm-Fresh Goodness like The Rise & Shine Breakfast, one of Bob Evans most popular breakfast selections, with 89 different combinations of breakfast food favorites. The Bob Evans Fit from the Farm menu offers smart choice options such as Fruit & Yogurt Crepes or Egg Lite® Combos. Favorites like biscuit bowls and hotcakes are also available. These breakfast options and more are offered for FREE with the purchase of any breakfast of equal or greater value, simply for joining Bob Evans BEmail club.

E-clubs like BEmail have been the best kept secret of frugal families until now. Plain and simply put: signing up for BEmail saves money. The secret's out, so pass it on!

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. owns and operates full-service restaurants under the Bob Evans and Mimi's Cafe brand names. At the end of the first fiscal quarter (July 30, 2010), Bob Evans owned and operated 569 family restaurants in 18 states, primarily in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States, while Mimi's Cafe owned and operated 145 casual restaurants located in 24 states, primarily in California and other western states. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is also a leading producer and distributor of pork sausage and a variety of complementary homestyle convenience food items under the Bob Evans and Owens brand names. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit the company's Web site at http://www.bobevans.com.

    Contact: Chelsea Hamilton
    Office: (614) 492-7478
    Cell: (614) 542-7755
    Chelsea.hamilton@bobevans.com
    -or-
    Contact: Blake Matthews
    Office: (412) 995-9603
    Cell: (717) 304-7939
    bmatthews@brunnerworks.com

SOURCE  Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

CONTACT: Chelsea Hamilton of Bob Evans Farms, Inc., +1-614-492-7478, Cell: +1-614-542-7755, Chelsea.hamilton@bobevans.com; or Blake Matthews for Bob Evans Farms, Inc., +1-412-995-9603, Cell: +1-717-304-7939, bmatthews@brunnerworks.com

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

Forrester and Audi Partner With Saepio to Provide October Marketing Asset Management 101 Webinar Series

Free webinars, taking place October 21 and 28, will discuss brand identity and personalization and advertising efficiency and cost savings

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Saepio, a leading provider of marketing technology for corporations with distributed marketing networks, announced today its Marketing Asset Management (MAM) 101 webinar series lineup for October.  The free webinars, featuring Suresh Vittal of Forrester Research and Mark Dahncke of Audi of America, will provide distributed marketers with the information they need to utilize MAM tools for creating targeted marketing campaigns that drive customers to action while also improving ROI and decreasing marketing spend. 

Additional details and registration information surrounding the free webinars are included below:

      Brand Identity and Personalization in Distributed Marketing
      Organizations
     Date: October 21, 12:00-1:00 pm CT
      Featured Guest: Suresh Vittal, Vice President and Practice Leader,
      Customer Intelligence at Forrester Research
      Webinar synopsis: Today's marketers face a complex challenge - how to
      deliver personalized content that drives optimal consumer behavior.
      With a growing number of channels available to interact with target
      audiences, efficiently delivering personalized content becomes
      increasingly difficult - especially when the need to protect brand
      identity is considered. In this webinar, Suresh Vittal will discuss
      the key challenges marketers face, how distributed marketing works,
      the benefits of managing content efficiently and planning for
      distributed marketing success.
          Registration link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/210077968

     Driving Advertising Efficiency and Cost Savings with MAM
     Date: October 28, 12-1 pm CT
      Featured Guest: Mark Dahncke, Retail Marketing Manager at Audi of
      America
      Webinar synopsis: Learn how one of the world's leading names in luxury
      cars is saving big money on its advertising campaigns using marketing
      asset management technology. Mark Dahncke will share how Audi is
      protecting corporate brand integrity while empowering dealerships
      across the country to tailor marketing efforts to best suit their
      local audience. Dahncke will offer insight on how the technology
      eliminated costly agency fees. In addition, he'll address the planning
      and deployment process, which was completed from start to finish in
      just two months. Finally, he'll offer a look at exciting features that
      Audi will be adding in the near future.
          Registration link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/564600128

Additional information about the Marketing Asset Management 101 webinar series and upcoming webinars can be found here: http://www.MAM101.com.   

About Saepio

Saepio empowers marketers to plan and execute meaningful and engaging marketing campaigns across distributed networks and around the globe - ensuring local relevance, brand consistency, speed to market and significant cost savings.  The world's best known brands turn to Saepio's powerful software platform and extensive portfolio of support services to automate the marketing process, eliminate redundancy and ensure that all marketers connected to the brand - whether global, distributed, franchise, VAR or chain store marketers - have the assets and tools they need to quickly customize and execute campaigns. To learn more about Saepio, visit http://www.saepio.com.

SOURCE  Saepio

Saepio

CONTACT: Joseph Tateoka, +1-312-329-3971, saepio@ruderfinn.com, for Saepio

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