Citizen Concepts Announces Launch of Revolutionary iPhone App - PatriotApp(TM)
INDIALANTIC, Fla., Sept. 2 -- Citizen Concepts announces the launch of PatriotApp(TM), the world's first iPhone application that empowers citizens to assist government agencies in creating safer, cleaner, and more efficient communities via social networking and mobile technology. This app was founded on the belief that citizens can provide the most sophisticated and broad network of eyes and ears necessary to prevent terrorism, crime, environmental negligence, or other malicious behavior.
PatriotApp(TM) is a smartphone interface that provides a quick and easy link for reporting events or citizen concerns to the appropriate governmental agency. The PatriotApp(TM) interface incorporates the following subject areas: National Security, Crime, Product Safety, Environmental Safety, Government Waste, and Corporate Issues (discrimination, racism and white collar crime) - all at the user's fingertips.
PatriotApp(TM) consolidates the real-time reporting process by using agency specific, easy to navigate pull down menus. To further simplify this process, you can use pre-populated forms, GPS location and photo attachments that are seamlessly activated at login. Once submitted, a real-time response is generated to the responsible agency and a data summary copy is emailed to the user. Users may also post their summaries to social networks such as Twitter, Facebook and the PatriotApp(TM) Blog.
Dr. Roy R. Swiger, Co-owner of Citizen Concepts, says, "This application was created on the belief that citizens are the strongest source of vigilance and action. We simply leverage technology to bridge the divide between people and their government." Chuck Reinighaus, Co-owner of Citizen Concepts, adds, "The product is named PatriotApp(TM), to remind global citizens to be continually vigilant and to engage in preserving the security and safety of our world."
When & Where: PatriotApp(TM) will be available September 11th from your iTunes Store. In honor of Patriots around the world, Citizen Concepts will discount the normal $2.99 download price to $.99, for the month of September.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Roy R. Swiger: roy@patriotapps.com
Chuck Reinighaus: chuck@patriotapps.com Jeff Swiger: jeff@patriotapps.com or call (866) 963-2389
Citizen Concepts, a DBA of Patriot Applications, LLC, is a software and services company established on the belief that smartphone technology will transform the workplace. To do this, Citizen Concepts uses advanced process definition and subject matter expertise.
Citizen Concepts, everything at your fingertips. Producing positive outcomes.
Source: Citizen Concepts
CONTACT: Dr. Roy R. Swiger: roy@patriotapps.com, Chuck Reinighaus:
chuck@patriotapps.com, Jeff Swiger: jeff@patriotapps.com, or call
1-866-963-2389
More Wireless Data and Call Capacity Activated for Santa Paula, California
Verizon Wireless adds capacity to cell sites to stay ahead of demand for calls, email, text and web surfing
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Even more Ventura County residents, businesses and visitors can now enjoy high-speed wireless data and voice connections along California State Route 126 between Santa Paula and Filmore thanks to recent Verizon Wireless network upgrades. Hundreds of upgrades since December 2009 have increased the company's 3G data and voice capacity by nearly twenty-five percent in Southern California. The increased capacity means more users are empowered to surf the web, download applications and content, and exchange email and other messages.
"People expect their cell phones and wireless devices to work whenever and wherever they need them," said Bill D'Agostino, executive director of network for Verizon Wireless in Southern California. "That's why we continue to invest in our network. By meeting the growing demand for data services on our network, we empower each of our customers to Rule the Air in their own unique, individual way."
To learn more about how Verizon Wireless empowers its customers to Rule the Air, visit: http://tinyurl.com/2arpjjs
Businesses can tap into the power of Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband allows users to connect to the Internet wirelessly to download applications, business documents and music, as well as accessing e-mail and corporate data while on the go. Small business owners interested in Mobile Broadband can visit http://tinyurl.com/392334g where they can:
-- Watch videos about how mobile technologies can improve business
results
-- Check out case studies and articles on business strategies to become
more productive
-- Learn about the latest promotions and discounts for small businesses
-- Read white papers about wireless security and connectivity options for
business
4G LTE services
Verizon Wireless will launch its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network in the fourth quarter of 2010. The company's aggressive network build includes plans to launch in 25 to 30 markets, covering approximately 100 million people. The company will cover virtually all its current nationwide 3G footprint with the 4G network by the end of 2013.
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: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (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
CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.Com
Southern Snack Producer Spruces Up Mancaves with Contest
Southern Recipe Pork Rinds Introduces Photo Competition to Win The Ultimate Mancave
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Sept. 3 -- Southern Recipe, a pork rind leader produced by Rudolph Foods - one of the world's largest manufacturers of pork rinds - is launching their first Win The Ultimate Mancave contest from September 15 through November 30. Entrants in the southeast region are encouraged to share photos or video of their mancave along with a description for the chance to win a "man space" makeover. The contest is being held as a salute to the mancave dwellers that stock up on the tastiest crunch in the south.
Each photo or video and its description will be evaluated based on man appeal, humor and creativity in messaging. Eligible mancaves may be in basements, garages, front porches or anywhere mancave men go to enjoy life. A panel of Southern Recipe judges will select five winners in total. One grand prize winner will have their photo featured on ExploreMancave.com and will win a $3,500 mancave makeover, choosing from prizes such as a big screen TV, Surround Sound Stereo or 'real man' furniture. The second-place winner will receive a kegerator and three third-place winners will win a tailgate kit consisting of Southern Recipe snacks along with a t-shirt, Koozie, bottle opener and mini-grill set.
"The mancave is an everyday macho getaway," says Mark Singleton, VP of Marketing and Sales for Rudolph Foods. "Offering all the pork rind crunchers out there a chance to Win The Ultimate Mancave is a great opportunity for us to tip our hats and say 'hey, every guy deserves an awesome mancave'. Winning a big screen TV, Surround Sound Stereo or a room full of 'Real Man Furniture' doesn't hurt either!"
Southern Recipe is the tastiest snack in the South and is produced by Rudolph Foods Company, Inc., one of the world's largest suppliers of branded and private-label snack products including the world's largest manufacturer of pork rinds. Southern Recipe is solely dedicated to providing its customers with the best quality products and the highest levels of customer service at the best price. For additional information, please call 1-800-241-7675, or visit http://www.ExploreMancave.com.
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- Experian has announced the launch of a new service specifically aimed at protecting consumers against the growing threat of ID fraud: ProtectMyID
ProtectMyID offers a comprehensive online service to allow consumers to keep track of where their personal information is being used to secure credit. The launch of the service follows research by Experian that shows identity fraud is on the increase and is more widespread than ever. Experian revealed that the number of identity fraud victims who sought help from the company last year leapt by nearly 20% compared to the year before.
ProtectMyID provides credit report monitoring with text or email alerts if any credit is applied for in the user's name. Details of the activity and advice on what to do is then posted to the user's personal and secure online account. As part of the service, users also have access to a dedicated Experian caseworker who can offer individual advice to help resolve the suspected ID theft or other fraudulent activity. Other benefits of the service include free fraud insurance to cover the cost of resolution up to 75,000 pounds Sterling (provided by ARC, underwritten by AXA) and the option for CIFAS Protective Registration.
The Experian research revealed that in 2009, people were taking longer to discover that they have become a victim of fraud, indicating that fraudsters are getting better at covering their tracks; the average time taken is now 416 days, up 17 days compared to 2008. Year on year, reported fraud rose most sharply in early summer, rising by 57% in May and by 74% in June - the highest number ever reported to Experian in any single month. The average financial loss per victim was 1,100 pounds in 2009 and the most extreme loss reported to Experian was for almost 59,000 pounds.
Commenting on the launch of the new product, Peter Turner, MD of Experian Interactive, said, "Identity fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in the UK and our research shows that organised criminal fraudsters are not solely focusing on the wealthy but are now turning their attention to the wider population.
"There are increasingly higher volumes of less easily detectable crimes being committed against the more vulnerable groups, including the retired and young, low-income families. ProtectMyID is a service aimed to provide that safety net of protection so customers can rest assured that we are keeping an eye on their personal details, even when they can't."
Whilst credit card fraud is the most obvious aspect of identity fraud, it is important consumers consider the problems that may be in store in the future. Without resolving fraudulent activity quickly, victims of identity fraud could find themselves with problems such as difficulty obtaining a mortgage or a job - both of which potentially have implications on an individual's reputation and finances.
About ProtectMyID.co.uk
ProtectMyID is provided by Experian Ltd. Experian Ltd, Landmark House, Experian Way, NG2 Business Park, Nottingham, NG80 1ZZ, United Kingdom. Registered No. England 653331.
About Experian:
Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 90 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft by providing identity protection, advice on ID fraud risks and identity fraud facts.
PR Contact:
Lucy Davies
Experian
Cardinal Place
6th Floor
80 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 5JL
020 304 24870 http://www.protectmyid.co.uk
Haier Showcases New Range of Innovative Appliances Tailored to Local Markets at IFA Berlin
Haier Continues its Winning Strategy to Put Local Consumer Needs at the Heart of All New Designs and Innovations as Showcased at IFA Berlin 2010
BERLIN, Germany, Sept. 3 -- IFA Hall 3.1a - Stand 103 - September 3, 2010 - Haier, the world's largest white goods brand, is one of the highlights of IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3rd - 8th September. Haier is displaying a full range of new innovative and environment friendly products tailored to the European market. Haier's commitment to offer home appliances tailored for local consumer needs around the world continues to be a winning strategy as Haier's market share and brand recognition grows fast in every region around the globe.
Haier's products showcased include the prestigious Red Dot award winning 3D refrigerator, designed in Haier's R&D facilities in Italy for the European market. Haier put the emphasis on research and development early as it understood that quality, user friendliness, and design were critical for the establishment of a global brand. A critical element to growing on the global market was to establish experienced R&D teams in various parts of the world to best meet the expectations of local consumers.
Haier's Eco Life corner at IFA presents a full range of environment friendly washing machines that can reduce electricity consumption up to 20%, save water and reduce noise up to 30%, while greatly improving the cleaning ratio. Haier pioneers in the research of the best technologies that reduce appliances design and manufacturing footprint on the environment, while reducing electricity and water bills for the consumer.
Haier's innovations showcased at IFA are not only technological. Haier's R&D centers were the first to figure out that households wanted their appliances to be part of their home's interior design. Based on this observation, Haier designed colorful appliances, such as the DW12 dish washer, available in four colors including black and red. Consumers don't need to hide their appliances anymore. Haier was at the origin of an industry revolution, setting a new aesthetic standard followed by its competitors. Haier's IFA booth is one of the most colorful, presenting appliances decorated with an artistic range of patterns and colors.
"Haier is the world's largest white goods brand according to a Euromonitor research in 2009. With continued emphasis on research, development and design, putting the consumer's needs at the origin of each new project, we believe we will retain our place as #1, increase our lead on our competitors, and grow our brand awareness and customer satisfaction. Our IFA stand gives visitors a good overview of how Haier appliances can make consumers' home, and life, better," said Ms. ZHANG Tieyan, Director of Haier Global Branding Operations.
About Haier Group Co. Ltd
Founded in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, in 1984 under the leadership of ZHANG Ruimin, its current Chairman and CEO, Haier is the No. 1 home appliances brand in the world and China. Haier products are distributed in more than 160 countries and regions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Global revenues amounted to RMB 124.3 billion (USD18.2 billion) in 2009. Haier employs more than 60,000 people, including 10,000 outside China.
Contact:
Ms. Zhang Bin
Haier Group Co. Ltd.
Tel: +86-532-8893-6105
Email: zhangbin@haier.com
Mr. Simon VERICEL
Hill and Knowlton China
Tel: +86-10-5861-7570
Email: simon.vericel@hillandknowlton.com.cn
Source: Haier Group Co. Ltd
CONTACT: Ms. Zhang Bin, Haier Group Co. Ltd., +86-532-8893-6105,
zhangbin@haier.com; Mr. Simon VERICEL, Hill and Knowlton China, +86-10-5861-
7570, simon.vericel@hillandknowlton.com.cn
Saxo Bank Launches New Morning Markets and Trading Notes on TradingFloor.com
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- Saxo Bank, the specialist in online trading and investment, has launched two new European morning publications entitled the 'Morning Kickoff @ Saxo Bank' and the 'Saxo Bank Charts of the Day' which will be published through the Tradingfloor.com site.
The trading Morning Kickoff @ Saxo Bank will deliver analysis and trading commentary on both short-term intraday events and the longer-term trends which are important to traders dealing Forex - foreign exchange or equity markets.
The Saxo Bank Charts of the Day, on the other hand, provides a snapshot of key graphical indicators traders should be watching to detect any changes in market trends and sentiment.
David Karsbol, Saxo Bank's Chief Economist, said, "The creation of these two notes marks our (Saxo Bank / Tradingfloor.com) desire to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the market drivers without cluttering up an already information-overloaded world.
"We have balanced the need for fundamental information on what has happened, what is about to happen and what could transpire, with a set of charts to help understand the relationships between key instruments and indicators."
Tradingfloor.com is a website bringing traders insightful commentary, analysis and research to keep them informed on strategies and news in Forex, FX-options, stocks, commodities and CFDs. Some of its key publications and channels include:
-- FX and equities comments several times daily by the Saxo Bank team of
analysts and traders
-- Weekly commodities update
-- Video content offered regularly on the website, as well as on the
Video.saxobank.com channel and YouTube
-- Trading Floor's Twitter account
Top line trading and investment information and markets research drives profitable decision-making, making Tradingfloor.com an important trading and investment tool for anyone involved in the markets.
Tradingfloor.com is owned and managed by Saxo Bank - the firm behind the award-winning SaxoTrader platform - and replaces the Investor site and newsletter.
Notes to editors:
About tradingfloor.com
Trading Floor delivers tradable knowledge about key industry events and global trends within the Forex and commodities markets. Trading Floor aims to inform, inspire and provide an entertaining read for the contemporary trader.
About Saxo Bank
Saxo Bank is renowned for its award-winning online Forex trading offering of 155 FX crosses.
Saxo Bank is a worldwide fully regulated operator in investment and trading services catering to investors and institutional clients. Clients all over the world can trade FX, CFDs, Stocks, Fixed income, Futures, Commodity CFDs, ETFs, Options and other derivatives using its multiple and award-winning, multi-asset online platforms: SaxoTrader, SaxoWebTrader and SaxoMobileTrader.
Saxo Bank has a proven track record and is a trusted and trading business facilitator for licensed financial institutions. The Saxo Bank White Label Solution programme combines the bank's technology, resources and liquidity with its institutional client's local market knowledge, regional expertise and language skills.
Media enquiries:
Kasper Elbjorn
Head of Group Public Relations
Saxo Bank
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5DA
+45 3977 4300 http://www.saxobank.com
Source: Saxo Bank
CONTACT: Media: Kasper Elbjorn, Head of Group Public Relations of Saxo
Bank, +45 3977 4300
2bm Launches Next-Generation Data Centre Power Monitoring Solution
Server power monitoring solution, 2bm iMeter, is implemented without system downtime allowing uninterrupted operation and a fast-track route to Government CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme compliance
NOTTINGHAM, England, Sept. 3 -- 2bm, an innovator in data centre technology, http://www.2bm.co.uk/ today announces the launch of the 2bm iMeter - a highly advanced data centre power monitoring solution which has been designed to help businesses monitor and reduce power consumption in the data centre. Uniquely, the 2bm iMeter server power monitoring solution can be implemented without a complete re-fit and whilst allowing normal uninterrupted operation.
The reduction of excessive power consumption is becoming a major government initiative - and the potential significant levy for failure to comply is set to become a major concern for any large enterprise and its subsidiaries. Today, it is organisations with power consumption in excess of 500,000 pounds Sterling per annum that must comply with the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme requirements. But there is little doubt that in the coming years the threshold will inevitably continue to fall, with increasing numbers of UK businesses affected.
In response to this, the 2bm iMeter is the first product to provide an intelligent, reliable and accurate method of data centre power monitoring without requiring any system downtime. This highly innovative technology can be used at rack level, providing unprecedented insight into energy requirements of servers, Storage Area Networks and switches, as well as the attendant supporting equipment, such as lighting and air conditioning, that will enable the controlled reduction of a data centre's Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rating.
In addition, it is important to note that the 2bm iMeter provides continuous server power monitoring allowing reporting which compares every hour, day, week and month, providing not only clear trends in energy consumption but also the opportunity to set alarms based on predetermined thresholds. Real-time alerts can be raised if consumption exceeds the specified threshold, improving day-to-day management; while the information can also be integrated with existing systems management tools to provide a complete data centre overview.
Mark King, Director of 2bm says, "Not only is the Government set to impose significant levies for those businesses that fail to achieve year-on-year reduction in energy usage, but in this environmentally conscious times, organisations are painfully aware both of the brand damage associated with breaches of energy-led regulations and the importance of attaining a good position in the soon to be published CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme league tables."
King comments, "With traditional metering technology requiring downtime, data centre managers have so far been unable to achieve the in-depth insight into energy consumption required, opting instead for a temporary or best guess solution. However, the 2bm iMeter is a revolutionary data centre power monitoring tool because it can be implemented in a 'live' environment without a complete re-fit, allowing normal uninterrupted operation. Indeed, within just three days, the average medium-sized data centre can be set up with the 2bm iMeter solution, providing managers with real-time access to continuous, in-depth and accurate energy consumption information."
The power of the 2bm iMeter server power monitoring solution lies in its intelligent sensor, intelliAmp, which has been designed to monitor the current draw of racks via 16A and 32A cables. Unlike other power monitoring solutions that require downtime for implementation, the intelliAmp can be installed in 'live' environments as it simply clips around the cable that needs to be monitored. Its unique calibration system ensures the sensor can be positioned correctly to achieve optimum levels of accuracy, ideal for legacy data centres where a re-build is prohibitively expensive or not possible.
King concludes, "It is now imperative for businesses to intelligently monitor power usage throughout the organisation. And it is those highest areas of usage, such as the data centre, that must be the priority if businesses are to gain control of energy usage and to provide the much tighter control over power consumption that is now being demanded by both government and shareholders."
Key Features
-- Real-time Monitoring of Current and Voltage
-- True-RMS Current Metering for maximum accuracy
-- Installation into 'live' environments - no downtime required
-- User configurable alarm thresholds
-- Web interface
-- SNMP for NMS Integration
-- On-board logging/graphing
-- intelliAmp monitoring of 16A and 32A cables
About 2bm Limited
Nottingham-based 2bm is an innovator in the provision of data centre products and services, offering UK-wide, complete installation and in-house project management from concept through to completion. 2bm's full service offering is enhanced by its dedicated team of installation engineers who ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget, with minimal disruption to day-to-day data centre operations.
2bm prides itself on the delivery of best practice, focusing on the efficient layout and distribution of IT equipment within the data centre, covering current and future business needs, IT technology trends and their implication on future data centre capacity requirements.
2bm has built its continued success on recommending only best-of-breed solutions. These innovative offerings are based upon a clear understanding of its client's requirements, which are either supplied as part of a strong relationship with strategic business partners or from its own growing portfolio of products like the 2bm iMeter - a highly advanced environmental and power monitoring solution. All these products have been selected because they offer real value for money whilst minimising the impact on the environment - through reduced power requirements and lower carbon emissions.
The majority of 2bm's implementations are in the major conurbations - London, Manchester, and Birmingham - however, from its base in Nottingham it is able to support customers across the whole of the UK maintaining 200+ implementations, which are predominantly in the financial services, education and local government sectors.
2bm's annual revenues grew to over 8 million pounds in 2009 and have continued to grow by a further 20% in the first six months of 2010.
For further information, please contact:
Nicola Miller/Kieran Kent
The itpr Partnership
t. +44 (0)1932 57 88 00
Source: 2bm Limited
CONTACT: Nicola Miller/Kieran Kent, The itpr Partnership of 2bm Limited,
t. +44 (0)1932 57 88 00
COPENHAGEN, September 3, 2010-- The world's largest online video and photo exchange services - Flickr,
Photobucket, Facebook, Smugmug, Picasa, Youtube, Vimeo - are suddenly facing
serious competition from a completely unexpected contender - the barely
4-month-old service, Mejuba. Mejuba has been catapulted to success in the USA
by the American consumer service Buxr, which named http://www.mejuba.com as
one of the world's 10 best free photo services, together with the more
familiar names above.
Following Buxr's announcement of the world's 10 best photo and video
services, users are flowing in large numbers to Mejuba - and for very good
reasons.
Mejuba's 100% free service for photo and video enthusiasts has absolutely
no restrictions on the number of photos or videos or file size users can
upload. Furthermore, there are no restrictions on the monthly traffic and no
scaling of uploaded photos and videos - Mejuba will even store the originals
of resized or edited media. Therefore Mejuba is often used as a backup of
photos and videos while the users share them with friends and family. "Using
Mejuba is without any limits and boundaries," says its founder, Danish IT
engineer Nicolai Busekist.
Throughout the world people are becoming increasingly aware of the
negative consequences of uploading sensitive information such as photos or
videos to services like Facebook. Facebook users, in particular, may enjoy
moving their photos and videos to Mejuba, where they will have full control
over who can see them.
For more information please contact: support@mejuba.com, +45-40-600-690
Source: Mejuba.com
For more information please contact: support@mejuba.com, +45-40-600-690
Plex to Enable Next Generation of NetCast(TM) Connected TVs
SAN FRANCISCO and BERLIN, Sept. 3 -- Today, Plex (http://www.plexapp.com), a leading software provider of an open platform for media management and consumption, announced the availability of the newest version of its service. Plex/Nine is the first open, three-screen media platform (PC, TV and mobile) designed to simplify and improve the way people experience personal, commercial and streaming content sources across a range of connected devices. Additionally, the company revealed that LG Electronics will be integrating the Plex platform technology into its 2011 NetCast(TM) enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray devices, making media and applications accessible through a range of products.
"After considering many alternative solutions, LG Electronics chose to utilize Plex's media server platform technology as a part of its next generation NetCast(TM) enabled home entertainment products because of the breadth of available applications and content and the ease of developing new services," said Hojun Nam, Director of LCD TV R&D at LG Electronics. "Plex's capabilities offer our customers' additional methods of displaying their content on LG's next generation TVs and that is exciting to us."
With its rapidly expanding open platform, Plex is the first and only truly comprehensive digital media management solution that spans both personal and online content. The solution's simple-to-use and intuitive user interface allows consumers to search, navigate, consume, store and sync digital content from multiple platforms and devices. It requires no additional hardware or technology knowledge, ensuring even the most novice user will easily be able to access their favorite TV programs, movies, photos and more - no matter where they are or what device they want to access it with.
"Plex was developed to provide a simple solution for navigating an increasingly complex digital media landscape. As our access to a greater variety of high-quality content continues to grow and we create more of our own content, it is clear that we need a new way to enjoy and provide a consistent experience across the expanding universe of disparate content sources," said Cayce Ullman, CEO and co-founder, Plex. "Plex enables LG to more easily offer a wide variety of content sources to consumers using the NetCast(TM) services."
Compatibility with mainstream mobile devices, such as iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone products, and soon to be announced Android based products including mobile phones and tablets, ensures that the Plex solution is the industry's first truly integrated three-screen media platform, allowing a seamless experience across devices and media sources. Plex's mobile compatibility also allows users access to their content from anywhere, making content consumption and management seamless across all device types - whenever and wherever users prefer.
"We've been working hard to build this killer platform, and we have an amazing community who has enabled access to over 100 online content sources to date," noted Elan Feingold, CTO, Plex. "It's exciting that this content will now be available in a seamless manner on LG's 2011 NetCast(TM) enabled TVs and Blu-ray players."
Third-party developers and owners of content have the ability to develop Plex plug-ins, which will then be available to all Plex users across all devices. Currently, there are over 100 plug-ins available through Plex's service including iTunes, Netflix, CNN, Revision3, YouTube, and many others. Plex for OS X is downloadable for free, with a Windows version to be available later this year. For more information, please visit http://www.plexapp.com.
About Plex:
Plex was founded in 2009 by several technology veterans looking to fulfill the promise of a seamless digital media lifestyle. Plex Media Center, the flagship product, is an easy-to-use software solution that allows consumers to access digital media from a wide variety of sources. The Plex platform also enables content providers to make their content easily available across a range of devices. For more information, please visit http://www.plexapp.com.
KMSI Announces 'KMx Total Solution Program for Learn.com Clients'
BALTIMORE, Sept. 3 -- Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI) a leader in Web-Based Training and eLearning Technologies, today announced its "KMx Total Solution Program for Learn.com Clients" special offer. This special offer lets corporations, associations and Government agencies that are using software from Learn.com switch to our unlimited user KMxASP Platinum service and receive a robust library of Vubiz courseware at no additional cost.
Through December 31, 2010, organizations that are using software from Learn.com can switch to our unlimited user KMxASP Platinum service and receive a robust library of Vubiz eLearning courseware for use by up to 1,000 participants for one year at no additional cost. Other competitive products/services may also apply. Contact KMSI's sales office at (866) 448-0846 to confirm product qualification and learn more about this exciting special offer. This special offer represents a value of over $30,000. Download the catalog of Vubiz eLearning courseware titles included with this special offer at http://www.kmsi.com/Vubiz.
KMxASP leverages the capabilities of our flagship advanced distributed learning platform, KMx Enterprise, delivered as a hosted service. KMx Enterprise provides fully integrated eLearning content development, learning management, performance management, talent management, learning content management and virtual classroom technologies in one easy to use solution. Please visit http://www.kmsi.com/KMxASP for information and pricing details.
KMx provides a significant number of learning and talent management capabilities that are not found in any competitive offering. These features are fundamental to managing large-scale training and talent management programs and are required by nearly all of KMSI's clients. See the white paper titled "Ten Features That Your Learning & Talent Management Suite Does Not Provide" at http://www.kmsi.com/ten to learn more.
Explains KMSI President Jack E. Lee, "The KMx Total Solution Program for Learn.com Clients was created following the announcement that Taleo Corporation would acquire Learn.com. The KMx Total Solution Program provides a solution for Learn.com customers that are interested in exploring alternatives to increase their learning and talent management capabilities, expand their eLearning offerings and lower the cost associated with their programs. The program will enable Learn.com clients to move forward with their initiatives without the worries of product uncertainty, availability of software support and maintenance and the inevitable conflicts that arise when technology providers are acquired."
About KMSI: Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative knowledge and learning management solutions for millions of end-users at Fortune 2000 companies, associations and government agencies. KMSI provides technologies and services that enable clients to achieve high performance by measuring and meeting the training, qualification and performance needs of management, employees, agents, partners, suppliers and customers. Please visit http://www.kmsi.com to learn more about KMSI and this exciting special offer.
About Vubiz: Vubiz is an award-winning, leading eLearning provider offering unbeatable pricing, quality content and outstanding customer service. Vubiz has an impressive and diverse library of online courses in timely topics from Management/business skills to Health & Safety to Compliance. Vubiz can brand or customize content to meet client's needs and can develop any type of new custom content with a highly qualified team of instructional designers and multi-media staff. Vubiz courses are very user-friendly -- they require minimal bandwidth and do not require the complex Java setup and packaging process that others do. Vubiz services millions of learners through our network of clients in Fortune 2000 businesses, government and national associations. Visit http://www.vubiz.com for more information.
Learn.com is a registered trademark of Learn.com.
Contact:
Jack E. Lee
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.
866-448-0846
info@kmsi.us
Source: Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.
CONTACT: Jack E. Lee, Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.,
1-866-448-0846, info@kmsi.us
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Responds to FCC Public Notice Announcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Genachowski issued a Public Notice seeking additional public comment in the Open Internet proceeding. As a response to the Public Notice, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) issued the following statement:
"We recognize, appreciate and support Chairman Genachowski's rationale for seeking additional input about the potential application of Open Internet principles to specialized services and wireless broadband. As the NAACP emphasized in our April 10, 2010 comments to the FCC, we believe it is important to ensure that broadband regulations are supported by documentation that they will not depress adoption or increase costs to racial or ethnic minorities, multilingual, tribal, or local populations. Equally important, we hope this opportunity will help facilitate a resolution to this issue - enabling all parties to focus their attention and efforts on expediting broadband access, adoption and affordability for all Americans," said Hilary O. Shelton, Director NAACP Washington Bureau/Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy.
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots based civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.
Source: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
CONTACT: Hilary O. Shelton of the NAACP, +1-202-463-2940,
hoshelton@naacpnet.org
Alliance for Digital Equality Statement on Federal Communications Commission Plan to Move Forward in Alignment with National Broadband Plan
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 -- Julius H. Hollis, Chairman of the Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) announcement that the commission will seek further public comments on net neutrality policy:
"I am pleased that the FCC is continuing to seek different perspectives on broadband policy from a wide array of groups and industry leaders. It is critical that we find the best way forward through open dialogue and common sense agreements on Internet policy. Delivering broadband access to the 14 million Americans currently unconnected should be a top priority and Washington must be focused on achieving this goal.
"Right now our objective should be creating jobs, expanding small businesses and creating a regulatory environment that incentivizes 'all' private investment to work in harmony with the United States Government.
"As the debate continues, it is critical that we work to find true consensus that will create a positive path forward. By further pursuing the principles in the National Broadband Plan and maintaining an open Internet we will be on the right track to create jobs, revive our economy, provide opportunities to underserved and un-served communities and play a larger role in the Digital Revolution. We look forward to working with Congress and the FCC to achieve this and finally put the empowerment tool of broadband into the hands of every American."
About The Alliance for Digital Equality
The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), headquartered in Atlanta, GA is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization that serves to facilitate and ensure equal access to technology in underserved and un-served communities. The Alliance also serves as a bridge between policymakers and minority individuals in order to help the public understand how legislative and regulatory policies regarding new technologies can impact and empower their daily lives. For more information on The Alliance for Digital Equality, please visit http://www.alliancefordigitalequality.org.
Source: Alliance for Digital Equality
CONTACT: Cynthia Miller of the Alliance for Digital Equality,
+1-404-815-9484, cmiller@adeql.org
UBM TechWeb's HDI Launches the HDI Desktop Support Manager Certification Program; Three-Day Course to Be Offered Across the United States Beginning in November
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 2 -- HDI (http://www.thinkhdi.com/), a global association for IT service and technical support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry, today announced the release of the HDI Desktop Support Manager certification program.
The HDI Desktop Support Manager certification verifies that desktop support managers possess the knowledge of best and common practices necessary to successfully manage the operational and tactical components of a support organization while strategically aligning with the needs of the business. The program aims to meet the unique needs of those who manage desktop support functions and is recommended for both new and experienced desktop support managers. The course has been designed to build skills and help individuals prepare for the certification exam.
The certification exam and course are based on the new HDI Desktop Support Manager standard developed by the HDI International Certification Standards Committee.
"HDI sponsored the development of this certification in response to the needs of the industry," said Rick Joslin, HDI's executive director of certification and training. "The desktop support manager plays a critical role in every IT service organization, yet there is a lack of documented best practices and training for these professionals to leverage. Desktop support is only a few decades old as an industry. As the profession continues to mature, best practices must be identified to promote efficiency and effectiveness while delivering quality service. Desktop support managers need to invest in their own professional development and obtain certifications as recognition of their skills and knowledge in the industry."
The inaugural HDI Desktop Support Manager training class will be held in Chicago, IL, from November 2-4, 2010. Courses have also been scheduled in Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and Dallas during November and December. The course registration fee includes a certification exam; the certification exam can also be purchased separately. For more information, visit http://www.ThinkHDI.com/DSM or call 800.248.5667.
About HDI
HDI is a global IT service and technical support membership association and the industry's premier certification and training body. Guided by an international panel of industry experts and practitioners, HDI is the leading resource for IT service and technical support emerging trends and best practices. HDI provides members with a vast repository of resources, networking opportunities, and the largest industry event, the HDI Annual Conference & Expo. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, HDI offers training in multiple languages and countries. For more information, visit http://www.ThinkHDI.com or call +1 719.268.0174. HDI is part of UBM TechWeb.
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its core businesses--media solutions, marketing services, and professional information--UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands, applications, and services in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs, IT and IT Support managers, Web and digital professionals, software and game developers, government decision makers, telecom providers and business executives) actively participate in UBM TechWeb's communities. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Web 2.0, Black Hat, and VoiceCon; large-scale online networks such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Gamasutra; research, training, and certification services, including HDI, Pyramid Research, and InformationWeek Analytics; and market-leading magazines such as InformationWeek and Wall Street & Technology. UBM TechWeb is part of UBM, a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.
Source: HDI
CONTACT: Allison Wroe, Executive Director of Marketing of HDI,
+1-719-785-5355, awroe@ThinkHDI.com
Synopsys Completes Acquisition of Virage Logic Corporation
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 2 -- Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, has completed its acquisition of Virage Logic Corporation (NASDAQ:VIRL), a leading independent provider of semiconductor intellectual property (IP) for the design of complex integrated circuits. Virage Logic's offering complements Synopsys' DesignWare® interface and analog IP portfolio by adding embedded memories with test and repair, non-volatile memories (NVMs), logic libraries, and configurable cores for control and multimedia sub-systems. Designers can use Synopsys' expanded portfolio of high-quality IP to quickly incorporate standard functions into their systems-on-chips (SoCs) so they can focus more of their time on developing differentiated products.
Synopsys paid $12.00 cash per Virage Logic share, resulting in a transaction value of approximately $315 million. We expect the impact of the acquisition on our non-GAAP earnings per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 to be roughly neutral. In addition, with the exception of charges associated with the acquisition of Virage Logic such as incremental stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, acquisition-related charges and others, we expect the impact of the acquisition on our GAAP earnings per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 to be roughly neutral. Since we have not completed our valuation and purchase price allocation analyses, we are unable to determine the full impact of the acquisition on our GAAP earnings per share at this time. Therefore, we are not making changes to the earnings per share targets and the related GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation we provided on August 18, 2010.
GAAP to non-GAAP Reconciliation of Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2010
Targets (1)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Range for Three
Months
Ending October
31, 2010
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Low High
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Target GAAP earnings per share $0.21 $0.27
Adjustment:
Estimated impact of amortization of
intangible assets 0.09 0.07
Estimated impact of stock compensation 0.13 0.09
Net non-GAAP tax effect (0.06) (0.04)
Target non-GAAP earnings per share $0.37 $0.39
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Shares used in non-GAAP calculation
(midpoint of target range) 151,000 151,000
(1) The above forward-looking guidance does not include charges
associated with the acquisition of Virage Logic, such as incremental
stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, acquisition-
related charges and others, as the valuation and purchase allocation
cannot yet be reliably estimated without unreasonable efforts.
GAAP Reconciliation
This press release includes non-GAAP earnings per share. This non-GAAP measure is not in accordance with, or an alternative for, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, this non-GAAP measure is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and management exercises judgment in determining which items should be excluded in the calculation of this non-GAAP measure. While we believe that non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe that non-GAAP measures are valuable in analyzing our operations. Management analyzes current and future results on a GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis, and also provides GAAP and non-GAAP measures in our earnings releases. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures are meant to supplement, and be viewed in conjunction with, GAAP financial measures. We believe that the presentation of non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations.
Synopsys' management evaluates and makes decisions about its business operations primarily based on the revenue and orders, and on the direct, ongoing and recurring costs of those operations. We use these non-GAAP financial measures in making operating decisions because we believe the measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operational performance and give us a better understanding of how we should invest in research and development and fund infrastructure and product and market strategies. We use these measures to help us make budgeting decisions, for example, among product development expenses and research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures facilitate our internal comparisons to our historical operating results, forecasted targets and comparisons to competitors' operating results.
We have excluded the following items from non-GAAP EPS:
(i) Amortization of acquired intangible assets. We incur expenses from amortization of acquired intangible assets which include contract rights associated with certain executory contracts and core/developed technology, trademarks, trade names, customer relationships, covenants not to compete, and other intangibles related to acquisitions. We amortize the intangible assets over their economic lives. We exclude this item because this expense is non-cash in nature and because we believe the non-GAAP financial measure excluding this item provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our operational performance, liquidity and ability to invest in research and development and fund acquisitions and capital expenditures.
(ii) Stock compensation impact. We exclude stock compensation expenses from our non-GAAP measures primarily because they are non-cash expenses. We believe that it is useful to investors to understand the impact of stock compensation to our operational performance, liquidity and ability to invest in research and development and fund acquisitions and capital expenditures. While stock compensation expense constitutes an ongoing and recurring expense, such expense is excluded from non-GAAP results because it is not an expense that typically requires or will require cash settlement by us and because such expense is not used by us to assess the core profitability of our business operations. In addition, excluding this item from non-GAAP EPS facilitates comparisons to our competitors' operating results.
(iii) Income tax effect of non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments from the provision for income taxes. Excluding the income tax effect of non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments from the provision for income taxes assists investors in understanding the tax provision associated with those adjustments and the effect on net income.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, system-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has more than 65 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement/Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws, including statements about the expected impact of the acquisition of Virage Logic on Synopsys' financial results and the expected benefits of the transaction. Forward-looking statements are subject to both known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and that are outside our control. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: our ability to successfully integrate Virage Logic's business and technologies with our own; the effect of the acquisition on our business, including possible delays in customer orders, the potential loss of customers, key employees, partners or vendors; and uncertain customer demand and support obligations for the new offerings. Other risks and uncertainties that may apply are set forth in the Risk Factors section of our most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Synopsys assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release.
Synopsys is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc.
Editorial Contact:
Yvette Huygen
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-4547
yvetteh@synopsys.com
Investor Contact:
Lisa Ewbank
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-1901
Source: Synopsys, Inc.
CONTACT: Editorial, Yvette Huygen, +1-650-584-4547,
yvetteh@synopsys.com, or Investors, Lisa Ewbank, +1-650-584-1901, both of
Synopsys, Inc.
3ality Digital to Capture First NFL Game to Air on S3D TV
Company Teams with Verizon FiOS TV and NEP for Giants-Patriots Preseason Game
BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 2 -- 3ality Digital, LLC (http://www.3alitydigital.com), a leading stereoscopic 3D (S3D) technology and production company, today announced that it will collaborate with Verizon FiOS TV to deliver the first televised NFL game in S3D, which will be available to FiOS TV customers in parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The shoot will be among the first to feature 3ality Digital's new and highly versatile TS-5 rig.
Verizon FiOS1 Executive Producer, Orlando Martinez, along with Nicky Nichols Productions and Stephen Warner of Third Wave Productions selected NEP Broadcasting LLC and 3ality Digital as the premier vendors to shoot the Sept. 2 preseason match-up between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, which will be telecast from the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
"We're looking forward to working with Verizon to bring the action of the world's premier sports league home to consumers in crystal clear S3D," said 3ality Digital Director of Production Ted Kenney. "This league-first will be an opportunity for consumers to experience the transformative nature of S3D in the comfort of their own homes."
3ality Digital enabled the first-ever live S3D broadcast of an NFL game in 2008; that production of a Thursday Night Football game between the Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers was made available to select audiences at three U.S. theatres as a proof of concept.
Since the Thursday Night Football broadcast, 3ality Digital has been at the forefront of other groundbreaking S3D sports productions, such as Fox's presentation of the 2009 BCS Championship game between the University of Florida Gators and the University of Oklahoma Sooners, and the New York Rangers-New York Islanders NHL game played on March 24, 2010, as well as the first S3D broadcast of a NASCAR race, the Coke Zero 400, presented on DirecTV's n3D channel on July 3rd, 2010.
For the upcoming Giants-Patriots game, 3ality Digital will work with NEP Broadcasting, the leading international provider of outsourced broadcasting services, to help ensure the highest quality production. NEP Supershooters, a division of NEP Broadcasting, will be providing state-of-the-art mobile broadcast facilities for the shoot.
To capture all the action, 3ality Digital will be using a total of six rigs, including three TS-2 beam-splitter rigs, one TS-4 side-by-side rig and two of the company's new TS-5 rigs. The TS-5 is the first fully-automated, remotely-aligned, hand-held lightweight beam-splitter on the market. Designed for wireless camera operations in tight spaces, it can be mounted on a Steadicam for maximum flexibility.
"S3D is uniquely able to bring the size and speed of NFL players to life on-screen," Kenney said. "While football is exciting in 2D, it is completely immersive in S3D, giving viewers a whole new perspective on an experience they already love."
FiOS TV customers in the region with S3D enabled televisions, 3D glasses and high-definition set-top boxes will be able to watch the preseason broadcast on FiOS1 Channel 834.
About 3ality Digital
3ality Digital develops enabling technologies to power live-action stereoscopic 3D (S3D) entertainment from image capture through presentation, independent of viewing environment. 3ality Digital's camera platforms, stereo image processing systems and S3D image scaling technologies are quickly earning a reputation as the "gold standard" for the emerging medium and are rapidly being adapted by broadcasters, production companies, studios and consumer electronics manufacturers. 3ality Digital's systems are optimized to handle the demands of live S3D broadcast, offering such must-haves as fast set-up, perfectly aligned zooms, accurate imagery right from the camera and automation that reduces the number of required production personnel.
3ality Digital technology has powered a number of live-action firsts including U2 3D, the first movie shot completely in live-action S3D; the first live S3D broadcast of an NFL game (Raiders vs. Chargers, December 4th, 2008); the first live S3D sports broadcasts available to consumers, including the 2009 BCS Championship Game, BSkyB's landmark Manchester United vs. Arsenal soccer broadcast (January 31st 2010) and the first network hockey telecast ever produced in S3D (New York Rangers vs. Islanders, March 24th 2010 on MSG); the first S3D commercial broadcast on television (Sobe "Lizard Lake"); and the first episode of a scripted television series shot in live-action S3D (Chuck vs. The Third Dimension, aired on NBC on February 2nd, 2009).
About NEP: NEP Broadcasting is the leading international provider of outsourced broadcasting services vital to the delivery of live sports and entertainment events. Serving the world's premiere broadcast networks and production companies, NEP provides state-of-the-art facilities, engineering expertise and technical management to support telecasts of major events and programs around the globe. With more than 500 employees worldwide, including the finest engineering and technical management in the field, NEP Broadcasting is proud to serve networks, producers and organizations through services provided by its ten specialized divisions: NEP Supershooters, NEP Denali, NEP Visions, NEP Screenworks, NEP Studios, NEP Live Power, NEP Premiere Entertainment, NEP Roll to Record and NEP Cymru, along with mobile facility services provided by New Century Productions. NEP is majority-owned by American Securities, a private equity firm headquartered in New York, and NEP management. For more information on NEP, please visit our website at http://www.nepinc.com.
Source: 3ality Digital, LLC
CONTACT: Dave Curley, +1-410-616-8951, C: +1-443-683-0920,
dcurley@hillmanpr.com, or Lauren Miller, +1-410-616-8944, C: +1-443-683-0916,
lmiller@hillmanpr.com, both of Sandy Hillman Communications, for 3ality
Digital
New I/O Modules Provide Two CAN Bus Interface Channels for Industrial PCs and Embedded Systems
Acromag's new CAN bus modules are available in an IndustryPack format or for use with their I/O Server Industrial PC to isolate and interface CAN network devices to embedded monitoring and control systems.
WIXOM, Mich., Sept. 2 -- Acromag has released new isolated CAN bus modules to interface network sensors and actuators to high-performance control systems. Two versions of the CAN bus interface module are available. The IP560 is an Industry Pack ANSI/VITA-4 card that plugs into VME, CompactPCI, and PCI bus mezzanine carrier cards or single-board computers in embedded systems. IOS-560 models are designed for use within Acromag's I/O Server industrial PC, a small fanless box computer, which services mobile computing, machine control, and test applications. Both CAN bus interface modules feature two channels with optional isolation. Each channel has an NXP SJA1000 CAN controller with a TJA1041 transceiver. Extended temperature models support -40 to 85 degree C operation. Single quantity pricing starts at $500.
"The addition of CAN bus interface modules to Acromag's line of I/O products provides even more flexibility to control system developers who can mix several I/O functions on a single carrier card for high-density, cost-effective computing solutions," states Joseph Primeau, sales and marketing director - embedded products. CAN bus is extremely popular for automotive, marine, and avionic subsystems. CAN is also regularly used for security systems and industrial automation. When combined with Acromag's extensive offering of analog, digital, and serial I/O modules, these new CAN bus modules further extend the ability to interface a wide variety of devices from a single computing platform.
All models have two complete CAN bus interfaces, each using an NXP SJA1000 CAN controller with a high-speed TJA1041 transceiver. The advantage of this design is that it allows reporting of bus fault conditions directly from the transceivers. It also has the ability to transmit, receive and perform message filtering on extended and standard messages. The modules support CAN 2.0B protocol compatibility and ISO 11898 compliance for Part A (11-bit) and Part B extended (29-bit) arbitration IDs. PeliCAN mode extensions provide numerous communication capabilities.
An isolation option eliminates ground loop potentials and protects equipment from electrical noise, surges, and spikes. The 1000V isolation barrier safely separates channel-to-channel and channel-to-host.
Dozens of Industry Pack (IP) and IOS modules are available from Acromag to provide a wide variety of analog, digital, and serial I/O processing capabilities. A re-configurable FPGA module allows users to execute custom logic routines and algorithms on TTL, differential or LVDS I/O signals. Up to five IP or four IOS modules can be combined in any mix on a carrier card for flexible, high-density I/O to meet custom requirements. Acromag offers a number of IP carriers for VME, CompactPCI, and PCI bus computer systems. IOS modules plug into a carrier card that slides directly into the I/O Server industrial PC. The I/O Server employs advanced heat sink techniques and conduction cooling to manage excessive heat within the fanless computer.
To simplify software development, Acromag offers several programmer support tools. A Windows development package provides API development software and Win32® DLL drivers, plus examples for C, Visual Basic®, .Net, and LabVIEW® environments. The Linux software includes a library of I/O function routines to speed code development. IP modules are additionally supported by C libraries for VxWorks® and QNX® real-time operating systems. These packages include demonstration programs with C source code to test and exercise the I/O module operation.
About Acromag
Acromag has designed and manufactured measurement and control products for more than 50 years. They are an international corporation with a world headquarters near Detroit, Michigan and a global network of sales representatives and distributors. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded I/O and industrial computer products for military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research applications.
Consumer Watchdog Takes 'Do Not Track Me' Campaign to Times Square With Animated Video Targeting Google CEO's Lack of Respect for Privacy
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 2 -- Consumer Watchdog's InsideGoogle.com has taken its online privacy campaign to New York's Times Square, where it has purchased a 540 sq. ft. Jumbotron digital advertisement promoting an animated video satirizing Google CEO Eric Schmidt's attitude toward consumer privacy.
"We're satirizing Schmidt in the most highly trafficked public square in the nation to make the public aware of how out of touch Schmidt and Google are when it comes to our privacy rights," said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, and author of The Progressive's Guide To Raising Hell (Chelsea Green, September 2010). "America needs a 'Do Not Track Me' list and Google is Exhibit A in the case for it."
Titled "Don't Be Evil?" the avatar-style animation features Schmidt driving an ice cream truck and secretly spying on children. The animated short was produced by the nonprofit consumer group to shine a spotlight on the need for Congress to enact a national "Do Not Track Me" list.
Google's motto is "Don't be evil," but recent actions reveal that the Internet giant has lost its way, Consumer Watchdog said. Google has collected massive amounts of personal data from Wi-Fi networks through its Street View cars, made private Gmail contacts publicly available on Buzz, and done a complete about-face on net neutrality, joining with Verizon in calling for toll lanes on the Internet.
Schmidt has appeared clueless regarding privacy himself, Consumer Watchdog said. When questioned about privacy, he has said, "If you have something that you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place." Recently, he suggested children could change their names when they got older if they wanted to escape what was embarrassing and public in their online lives.
"We think there should be another way to protect the public's online privacy: a 'Do Not Track Me' list that prevents Google or any other Internet company from tracking your every move online," said John M. Simpson, director of the group's Inside Google Project.
A "Do Not Track Me" list would prevent online companies from gathering personal information, just as Congress had the Federal Trade Commission create a Do Not Call list to prevent intrusive telemarketers from invading consumers' privacy.
Privacy protection is overwhelming popular. 80% of Americans support a "Do Not Track Me" list according to a July InsideGoogle.com national poll conducted by Grove Insight. 90% said that it is important to "have more laws that protect privacy of your personal information" online. The poll found strong support to protect Internet privacy including these steps:
--Require the creation of an "anonymous button" that allows individuals to stop anyone from tracking their online searches or purchases: 86% favor; 9% oppose.
-- Ban the collection of any personal data on children under the age of 18: 84% favor; 10% oppose.
-- Prevent online companies from tracking personal information or web searches without your explicit, written approval: 84% favor; 11% oppose.
-- Ban online companies from tracking and storing information related to children's online behavior so they can target them with advertising: 83% favor; 12% oppose.
-- Require the creation of a "do not track me" list for online companies that would be administered by the Federal Trade Commission: 80% favor; 12% oppose.
Consumer Watchdog, formerly the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights is a nonprofit, nonpartisan consumer advocacy organization with offices in Washington, DC and Santa Monica, Ca. Consumer Watchdog's website is http://www.consumerwatchdog.org. Visit our new Google Privacy and Accountability Project website: http://insidegoogle.com/.
Source: Consumer Watchdog
CONTACT: John M. Simpson, +1-310-392-7041, Cell: +1-310-292-1902, Jamie
Court, +1-310-392-0522, ext. 317, Cell: +1-310-874-9989, both of Consumer
Watchdog
Verizon Wireless 'Tackles' Heavy Cell Phone Usage at The Big House by Boosting 3G Capacity
Company Activates Three Temporary Cell Sites, Makes Other Improvements
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 2 -- Verizon Wireless has activated three temporary cell sites in Ann Arbor and upgraded equipment on its existing cell sites in the area that provide coverage in and around Michigan Stadium.
The company's upgrades boost voice capacity by 11% and data capacity by 87%. These improvements empower more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently for everything from social networking and internet browsing to checking email and making calls.
The temporary cell sites, known as COWs (Cell on Wheels) and COLTs (Cell on Light Truck), are fully functional, generator-powered mobile cell sites that enhance wireless capacity in a specific location--and work especially well in dense areas with large crowds.
This is the fifth consecutive year Verizon Wireless has increased capacity in Ann Arbor for the duration of the University of Michigan's football season. New this year, the company activated two additional temporary cell sites surrounding Michigan Stadium.
"Year over year, data usage of our Michigan network has nearly doubled and voice usage has grown by nearly 10 percent," said David MacBeth, executive director-Network, Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless. "Our customers are relying on their phones much more, particularly at major sporting events like college football games. These improvements help ensure our customers enjoying a football Saturday can make their calls and stay connected, send their emails and upload their photos and videos to their favorite social networking sites."
On-site network improvements, including the enhanced coverage around Michigan Stadium, are part of Verizon Wireless' continual efforts to expand coverage, improve capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Michigan and throughout the country.
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $60 billion since it was formed--$5.7 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on improvements to its wireless network in Michigan.
About Verizon Wireless in Michigan
In Michigan, Verizon Wireless has more than 2,100 employees and 65 company-owned retail locations in more than 40 cities, including Allen Park, Alpena, Alpine Twp., Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Battle Creek, Bay City, Brighton, Burton, Canton, Clinton Twp., Dearborn, Detroit, East Lansing, Escanaba, Farmington Hills, Fenton, Flint, Fort Gaylord, Gratiot, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Highland Park, Holland, Houghton, Iron Mountain, Jackson, Kentwood, Lake Orion, Lansing, Livonia, Marquette, Midland, Monroe, Muskegon, Northville, Novi, Okemos, Petoskey, Pontiac, Portage, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Saginaw, St. Clair Shores, St. Joseph, Southfield, Taylor, Traverse City, Troy, Utica, Warren and Westland.
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: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (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
CONTACT: Media, Michelle Gilbert of Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com; or Alan Upchurch, for Verizon Wireless,
+1-248-855-6777, aupchurch@marxlayne.com
Focus.com Launches New Interactive Summits; Announces Fall Schedule
Influential executives and thought leaders to highlight upcoming schedule of events for business and technology professionals; allows professionals to engage Focus.com experts across wide range of business topics
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2 -- Focus.com, the leading community for business expertise, with more than 850,000 members and over 5,000 business and technology experts, today announced the fall schedule for its Focus Interactive Summits.
The Focus Interactive Summits, which are free to all members of Focus.com, are world-class online events that bring together some of the most influential experts from the Focus Expert Network to share insights, tips and knowledge with an engaged audience of thousands of business and technology professionals from dozens of industries. Among the business leaders and experts that will be hosting Summit events this fall are New York Times Chief Search Strategist Marshall Simmonds, renowned social media guru Chris Brogan, and former NFL player and small business expert Fran Tarkenton. Each Summit event will address a critical business challenge facing today's professionals.
The full Focus Interactive Summits fall schedule is as follows:
-- Thursday, 9/9 - Smarter Search Engine Marketing
-- Thursday, 9/16 - Demystifying Unified Communications
-- Wednesday, 9/29 - Capitalizing on Social Media
-- Tuesday, 10/12 - Breaking Through Cloud Computing
-- Thursday, 10/21 - Evolving Your Sales Game Plan
-- Thursday, 10/28 - All Things Small and Mid-Size Business
-- Wednesday, 11/10 - Business Intelligence - Defining Success
-- Thursday, 11/18 - Virtualization - The Ongoing Revolution
-- Thursday, 12/2 - Progressive B2B Marketing
-- Wednesday, 12/15 - Empowering Business with Open Source
Focus Interactive Summits are free, easily accessible online, and offer a range of social media features which members can use to interact with Focus Experts and each other in real-time.
"The aim of the Focus Interactive Summits is to create an open forum where business professionals can interact, discuss and learn from top industry experts, as well as each other," said Scott Albro, CEO of Focus. "The fall schedule features a robust offering of today's most important business issues, led by some of the most highly respected leaders with expertise on each topic. With the launch of these events, business professionals from all walks will have a platform where they can share valuable insights and engaging commentary, and learn about the latest strategies that will help them make better business decisions."
Since the launch of Focus.com in early 2010, the site's services, including access to more than 5,000 business experts, has helped their rapidly growing network expand to over 850,000 members, and achieve record-setting revenue performance. Crain's BtoB Magazine named Focus.com one of the "Top 10 Media Sites" of the year, and the best overall business media site to have launched in 2010.
For more information, including instructions on how to register as a Focus business expert, as well as gain access to the latest business research and expertise on the Focus network, please visit http://www.focus.com. To register for free for an upcoming Focus Interactive Summit event, please visit http://www.focus.com/interactive-summits.
About Focus.com
Focus is a private, venture-funded company based in San Francisco. Its online service provides millions of professionals with the expertise they need to make better business decisions. Focus.com features a network of world-class business and technology experts, real-time Q&A, relevant product and service information and advice, and personalized support that so many businesses now depend on. Focus.com is free and available to anyone who wants to make better business decisions, faster. For more information, please visit http://www.focus.com/.
Media Contact:
Matt Rizzetta
North 6th Agency, Inc.
mrizzetta@north6thagency.com
917-398-0818
Source: Focus.com
CONTACT: Matt Rizzetta, North 6th Agency, Inc.,
mrizzetta@north6thagency.com, +1-917-398-0818
FastPencil Launches FastPencil Premiere Imprint Designed Specifically for Top-Tier Authors
FastPencil Premiere Provides Best-Selling Authors with Unparalleled Control, Speed to Market and Higher Royalties
CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 2 -- FastPencil today announced FastPencil Premiere (http://premiere.fastpencil.com/), a new and exclusive line of general interest titles that provides top-tier and best-selling authors a publishing home with all the benefits of FastPencil's integrated suite of digital and social media publishing services to produce and publish the best in book content. Several best-selling authors are leveraging FastPencil Premiere to use its high-quality services to publish print and eBook versions of their titles in a simple, fast and top-quality fashion, while also gaining much higher royalties with more frequent payout.
"FastPencil exemplifies a fresh way of thinking during a transformative time in the industry and I'm very excited to be working with them," said Guy Gilchrist, an award-winning cartoonist. "With their digital publishing tools they are able to provide me with unprecedented support, speed to market, higher royalty rates and more frequent payments - but best of all, the team at FastPencil is incredibly creative, responsive and professional."
Gilchrist - a skilled cartoonist and children's book author whose work includes the comic strip Nancy, Your Angels Speak, Night Lights & Pillow Fights, Screams, The Poetry Guy, The Muppets and The Rock Channel, has recently selected FastPencil to publish his cartoons in print and eBook formats and his latest book, The Best of Today's Dog, is now available at FastPencil, Amazon and iBookstore.
FastPencil Premiere offers companies and organizations planning to launch new book publishing ventures the best in proprietary and pioneering technology and also plans to break and introduce top-notch new talent to the public. FastPencil's digital and social media platforms provide incredible improvements and advantages over traditional publishing houses, including speed to market, transparency throughout the publishing process and a superior return on investment with a much larger share of royalties.
"More and more mid- and top-tier authors are using FastPencil and we have created a special place tailored to their needs," said Steve Wilson, FastPencil co-founder and CEO. "Best-selling authors no longer need to line up for the tedious traditional publishing "go to market" plan - and instead can take back control of their work and reap all the benefits along the way."
In utilizing a next-generation digital publisher such as FastPencil, authors have the opportunity to move swiftly through the book writing and publishing process. FastPencil provides professional design templates, robust import and tools and collaboration features enabling authors to invite editors and their book design team into the project no matter where they are geographically before moving into distribution. FastPencil's concierge team can provide custom design, editing and marketing services and the publishing wizard ensures that all of the important details in publishing are taken care of including table of contents, ISBN, dedications and copyright details.
At FastPencil authors can sell more books and maintain complete control of content creation, price, distribution decisions and sales activity. FastPencil's relationships with thousands of book and eBook retailers ensures that each of their authors' books are available to the broadest possible audience and the write-once, publish anywhere approach guarantees their books can be read anywhere today and in the future.
FastPencil Features:
-- Free book writing tools
-- Professional book design templates
-- Import manuscripts, turn blogs to books or write collaborative stories
-- Connect and share through Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, AOL, Yahoo and MSN
-- Author concierge services including consulting, design services and
formatting
-- Collaborate with your book creation team, personal network of friends
or industry professionals
-- Integrated self-publishing wizard for step-by-step assistance
-- Print on Demand or to eBook formats
-- Wide distribution including iBookstore, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About FastPencil
FastPencil is leveraging the disruptive trends of self-publishing, social media, print-on-demand and eBook distribution to deliver a new unified online service that streamlines the book publishing process offering more control and higher margins for authors. The FastPencil writing and publishing service enables authors to create books online, collaborate, publish and distribute from one engaging, simple, cost-effective solution. For more information please visit FastPencil.com.
FastPencil is a registered trademark of FastPencil, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
Media Contact:
Seana Norvell
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
FastPencil@fortythreepr.com
Source: FastPencil
CONTACT: Seana Norvell of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175,
FastPencil@fortythreepr.com, for FastPencil
32Red to Launch Lord of the Rings(TM) Online Slot Game
GIBRALTAR, Sept. 2 -- 32Red Casino today announced it has launched the eagerly awaited five reel cinematic online slot game, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(TM), to its online casino. The game, which promises to be the biggest launch this year, offers players, over 243 ways to win, the famous The Lord of the Rings(TM) characters and is one of the most graphically rich, innovative and exciting online slot game to date. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(TM) online slot is only available to adults in countries where online gaming is permitted.
In the online slot game, players follow the Hobbit "Frodo Baggins" as he sets out to ensure the destruction of the Dark Lord Sauron. The five reel online slot has unrivalled game graphics and includes beloved characters from the film, such as Frodo, Aragorn, Saruman and the deadly Black Riders; along with some of the film's iconic footage, featuring Ringwraiths during the attack at Weathertop, Balrog in the Mines of Moria, and Uruk-hai in the woods of Middle-earth.
The online slot game has been created by Microgaming, the world's largest provider of online gaming software. The Lord of the Rings(TM) game will be powered by Cinematic Spins(TM) - a software program that allows movie clips to act as moving backgrounds behind the reels during spins. This offers players an unprecedented level of excitement and immersion. Win sequences and expanding wilds also make use of cinematic clips, instead of traditional animated graphics.
32Red is six times winner of Best Casino and winner of Casino of the Decade in 2010 awarded by watchdog and player advocate, Casinomeister. 32Red is renowned for providing industry-leading levels of support to players and for its 450+ casino games, including over 250 online slots, online roulette and more.
Over 80% of 32Red's players are from the UK and 32Red is licensed and regulated by the Government of Gibraltar. The Company operates four different casino brands, its flagship being 32Red Casino. Other casinos include Dash Casino, Nedplay and Golden Lounge as well as 32Red Mobile - a mobile specific casino launched in 2009.
Other gaming products from 32Red include 32Red Poker, 32Red Bet and 32Red Rummy - the most recent addition to its portfolio. 32Red Casino is committed to responsible gambling and ensures the company adheres fully to UK law. 32Red Plc listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2005.
Weather Central 3D:LIVE Fusion With Exclusive One Kilometer Downscaling Provides Broadcasters with the Most Local Weather Forecasts and Reporting
Multi-Function Presentation System Goes Beyond Weather for Use in Any Studio Production
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 2 -- Weather Central, the global leader in broadcast weather solutions, will demonstrate the newest version of 3D:LIVE(TM) Fusion(TM) at IBC 2010, Hall 13, Stand C10. The real-time broadcast weather platform for HD and SD goes beyond weather, providing broadcasters with a sophisticated professional studio presentation and chroma-key production solution for any live studio production including news, entertainment, magazine and other programs.
"Today's broadcasters need to accomplish more with fewer resources; with this is mind we have developed our systems to serve multiple functions and address workflow in both weather and news," said Weather Central president Bill Baker. "3D:LIVE Fusion combines the world's most accurate weather presentation solution with powerful and efficient toolsets and interactive capabilities for creating engaging presentations for news, sports, and entertainment. Now broadcasters can manage their costs and expenses with one system that creates compelling studio presentations and unmatched weather shows."
3D:LIVE Fusion is packed with industry exclusives and firsts including:
Unprecedented weather accuracy
3D:LIVE Fusion uses the highest resolution forecast data available today, Weather Central's 1KM Super MicroCast®, to deliver hyper-local, pinpoint accurate weather information anywhere on earth.
ICE(TM)
A new Integrated Content Engine for 3D:LIVE Fusion enhances branding and saves time for weathercasters, giving them tools for distributing news information and alerts to their mobile sites and apps, web pages, digital sub-channels and any other screen connecting broadcasters with their viewers. Social networking integrates "single click to post" tools within the 3D:LIVE Fusion desktop, automatically posting updates to Facebook and Twitter pages.
Newsroom Integration
Automated data ingest and content creation combined with Weather Central SimulCAST(TM) tools maximize efficiency and streamline operations. Built-in MOS support for ENPS and Avid iNews enables producers to create a weather package once then simultaneously publish it via their Weather Central system, news room system, mobile sites and apps, webpages, digital sub-channel, and any other viewing platform.
Studio Presentation
Patented MagicTrak® technology allows on air talent to interact with graphic content, virtual sets and video within a chroma key and touch screen environment. The result is highly dynamic on camera presentations that deliver a better story by enabling talent to launch video, interact with high resolution 3D graphics and maps, and draw objects in real-time on the screen.
The Power to Eliminate Rendering
Using the latest processor and operating system technologies, exclusive QuickMap(TM) render-less technology enables broadcasters to display stunning map animations merged with text and 3D objects to deliver current conditions and forecast visualizations. Paired with stunning 3D buildings, text and graphical customizations, QuickMap enables presenters to fly through the graphics for an eye-catching presentation that engages audiences.
For more information about 24/7:LIVE HD and the complete line of Weather Central solutions visit http://www.weathercentral.tv.
About Weather Central, LLC
Weather Central, LLC, founded in 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the leading provider of professional on-air, online, print, mobile and enterprise weather solutions and forecasting in North America and to major customers worldwide. Utilizing the Company's dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and data, and patented technology, more than 1000 partners and hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide benefit from Weather Central's attention to weather presentation, detail and insight.
New NASA HD App for iPad With Expanded Content Available Free
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- NASA has unveiled NASA App HD, a new mobile application designed for the iPad. The application is available free of charge at the App Store from Apple.
NASA App HD features live streaming video from NASA Television, an interactive map with links to all the agency's field centers, quick links to feature stories and launch schedules, a scrolling "alerts banner," and a "NASA Featured" link. The first featured link focuses on women in space.
The app's landing page features the solar system, where users can learn more about our neighborhood, the universe and NASA missions. The app also enables users to experience and search updated, higher resolution NASA Image of the Day and Astronomy Picture of the Day collections and agency videos on demand.
"Our goal with the first NASA App was to deliver current mission information, images, videos and news updates in the best possible way for the iPhone and iPod touch," said Jerry Colen, NASA App project manager at NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. "Now we've enhanced and expanded the application to include even more content and really take advantage of the iPad's larger screen."
The NASA App is available for free on the App Store for iPad or at:
CONTACT: Grey Hautaluoma, Headquarters, Washington, +1-202-358-0668,
grey.hautaluoma-1@nasa.gov; Mike Mewhinney of the NASA Ames Research Center,
Moffett Field, Calif., +1-650-604-3937, michael.mewhinney@nasa.gov
Startup Offers Jobs to Bloggers, and First Guaranteed Social Media Advertising Solution for Businesses
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 2 -- Yovia, the first People Engine, released version 3.0 of their turnkey advertising solution for online advertisers, along with a performance-based pricing model.
The solution is designed to deliver guaranteed leads and Facebook fans for corporate sponsors, and allows any online advertiser to truly connect with their customers on large social networks and search engines.
"Modern online advertising can be difficult to manage," said Yovia CEO Jalali Hartman, "Our Landing Community platform allows for one centralized place to manage profitable social media, SEO and pay-per-click advertising campaigns".
The company conducts integrated advertising campaigns, and after an initial 30-day trial, sponsors pay only for the leads, traffic and social media connections that Yovia delivers.
"Marketing should generate profitable revenue for companies. This is why we believe in charging for actual results," said Hartman. "If you are not making money with your paid search advertising, your SEO projects and or your social media campaigns, you should call and speak to one of our trained Community Managers."
"I love all of the blogging assignments and special offers from Yovia sponsors," said Melissa Robinson, a Yovia contributor who makes her living via Yovia. "In a tough economy, Yovia's sponsors have allowed me to pay the bills - and I've learned about some great companies in the process."
Sponsors may apply for a no-risk social media advertising campaign by calling 1-888-237-3944 or by visiting http://yovia.com/products.php.
About Yovia
Established in 2006, Yovia is the world's first People Engine, consisting of more than 2.5 million people across social networks and blogs who help spread the word about important content. For more information, visit http://yovia.com/.
Embarcadero Accelerates the Development Process with New Releases of Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio
MAIDENHEAD, England, September 2, 2010--
- New Integrated Tool Chest, Cloud Capabilities and the Addition of
Visual Development for PHP Help Developers Build Applications up to Five
Times Faster
Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of multi-platform database
tools and developer software, today announced the worldwide availability of
Embarcadero(R) RAD Studio XE (http://www.embarcadero.com/products/rad-studio)
, a suite of development tools that includes new versions of Delphi(R) ( http://www.embarcadero.com/products/delphi), C++Builder(R), Delphi Prism(TM),
and now, RadPHP(TM) XE. The new "2011" release, known as RAD Studio XE,
offers new capabilities to improve application performance, streamline the
development process and accelerate the time it takes to build ultra-fast,
native Windows, .NET and Web applications.
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This release marks the extension of the new XE brand and capability set
to Embarcadero's application development line, including RAD Studio and each
standalone tool in the suite. XE products are distinguished by three key
components: support for multiple database types and deployment environments;
Embarcadero(R) ToolCloud technology for centralised licence management and
on-demand tool access; and an easy upgrade path to Embarcadero(R)
All-Access(TM) XE.
Key enhancements specific to the new XE releases of Delphi and C++Builder
include:
- New cloud capabilities that allow developers to interact with cloud
computing environments. Users can create applications that access
Microsoft(R) Windows Azure(TM) platform storage services (blob, queue
and table services). Developers can also easily deploy server
applications with 'push-button deploy' to the Amazon Elastic Compute
Cloud (EC2) environment and access them from multiple types of
thin-client applications.
- An expanded multi-tier framework for added development flexibility. The
enhanced DataSnap(TM) framework gives developers more options for
building multi-tier applications with the ability to build servers
with both C++Builder and Delphi, new wizards for creating server
applications and client modules and support for JavaScript, REST and
HTTP and HTTPS transport protocols.
- A new integrated set of tools for testing, performance profiling, build
automation and QA enables developers to streamline their development
processes, so they can spend less time managing and more time coding.
New tools include a difference engine from Scooter Software's Beyond
Compare, performance profiling and memory/resource debugging with
integrated SmartBear Software's AQtime, integrated logging of source
code for deeper insight into code execution with Raize CodeSite and
Internet application development with advanced IP communications
protocols with the /n Software IP*Works component suite.
The ANDTEK Solution Allows Cisco Users to Manage Phone Calls Via Desktop Computer
MUNICH and HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, September 2, 2010-- Unified communications specialist ANDTEK GmbH provides an attendant
console solution of high value. Voice recording, phone call statistics,
attendant and user status, detailed information about the caller, integration
of complete corporate databases - With "AND Desktop AC" Cisco users can
benefit from all relevant functions of a modern attendant console.
ANDTEK's attendant console solution "AND Desktop AC" includes all
corporate directories allowing a complete overview about all phones within
the company. The user can link directories having a different format, among
others Active Directory and LDAP, SQL databases, MS Exchange Server (address
directories) and communications manager user databases.
In case of incoming phone calls the attendant has the possibility to get
a complete overview about the status of all phones within the company. The
attendant knows immediately if there are active internal or external phone
calls and it is possible to see the phone number they are talking to at the
moment.
The attendant can get detailed information about a caller as well - for
example customer numbers, order information or information about the last
contact date.
Users of "AND Desktop AC" appreciate the so-called wallboard function,
since this function allows an overview of the status of phones in an
intuitive way. Banks, insurance companies and call centers value such type of
information since it provides important information to enhance customer
satisfaction. The wallboard function will be generally available in the
fourth quarter of 2010.
The attendant console software "AND Desktop AC" is running under all
current Windows operating systems and is highly scalable.
ViXS Showcases Line Up of Core Video Engines at IBC 2010
True content mobility and media processing concurrency delivered through ViXS' Smart Processing Solutions
TORONTO, Sept. 2 -- ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of smart network multimedia processor solutions that enable a rich video entertainment experience, invites you to experience the latest in our digital media technologies at IBC.
The conference is the world's premier event for those engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and media content. ViXS' smart processors put it firmly at the centre of the delivery of digital media from high quality video distribution to a large array of devices, including: advanced set-top boxes; Blu-ray/PVR devices; network-attached storage (NAS) devices; and mobile/portable devices.
Come experience the next generation multimedia processors by ViXS. Highlights include:
- Advanced media processing System-on-Chip (SOC) featuring a high level
of concurrency, advanced networking, 3DTV and 3D graphics for
advanced set-top boxes, media gateways, DTVs, Blu-ray
recorders/players, and network-attached-storage (NAS) devices.
- Over-the-top (OTT) and content mobility solutions to address the
increasing requirements for anytime, anywhere entertainment,
featuring XCode(R) smart network multimedia processors powering
devices that stream to iPads(R), tablets and other mobile devices.
- Robust solutions for the Broadcast & Professional market featuring
XCode(R) Pro 100 Media Processor SOC.
- Complete Xtensiv(R) software stack designed to enable quick time-to-
market.
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices.
ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs, Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment OEMs.
ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has filed more than 240 patents worldwide with over 70 patents being issued to date. Listed for four years running as one of Deloitte's fastest growing North American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of multimedia products.
American Airlines Keeps Customers in Mind by Introducing More Customer-Friendly Enhancements to AA.com
New Features Provide Added Convenience, Offer Greater Customization with Guaranteed Low Prices on Additional Travel Products
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 2 -- American Airlines has recently introduced several new, customer-friendly enhancements to its award-winning website, AA.com®. These improvements provide site visitors a more personalized and convenient experience when searching for or booking travel on AA.com.
The enhancements have been added to the My Account section of the site, where customers can view AAdvantage® account information, as well as enter personal contact and password information, reservation preferences, email and fare alert preferences, and preferences for receiving flight status and other notifications. Customers have the ability within the My Account section to:
-- Include more details on their preferred travel interests, such as
favorite destinations including the Caribbean, Europe and Asia, travel
products including hotels and cruises, or specific travel interests
including beach trips, ski vacations, and more.
-- Store important travel documents for international travel.
-- Store Business ExtrAA® account numbers (for AAdvantage members whose
companies participate in this business loyalty program).
"We continue to enhance the customer experience through AA.com as it is a large part of how we interact with our customers," said Craig Kreeger - Senior Vice President Customer Experience, American Airlines. "These new features truly serve to make the online experience more personalized and convenient for our customers."
Enhancements Included:
Preferred Travel Interests in My Account
The Preferred Travel Interests enhancement to My Account allows AAdvantage members to select preferred Travel Destinations, Travel Products, and Travel Interests. In turn, members will receive fare alerts and special offers customized to match their selected preferences. American is the first U.S.- based airline to offer this type of customization.
Personal Travel Documentation in My Account
AAdvantage members no longer need to add their travel documentation each time they make reservations for international travel. Now customers have the option to store and maintain travel documentation in their personal profile. Once stored, the customer's travel documentation will be added to future international reservations.
Business ExtrAA® in My Account
Companies with a Business ExtrAA membership can now effortlessly earn points on all AA.com bookings by encouraging their employees to save the company's Business ExtrAA account number in their personal profiles on AA.com. Once saved, the company's account number is automatically included in each reservation for all flight bookings made on AA.com. This enhancement makes it easier than ever for Business ExtrAA member companies to earn points, while their employees earn AAdvantage miles.
Expanded Lowest Price Guarantee and AAdvantage Miles
American is now offering a lowest price guarantee on flights, hotels, cars, cruises and activities booked at AA.com, while at the same time allowing customers to earn AAdvantage miles on all five products.
AA.com is the first and only U.S.- based airline website to offer customers the ability to earn miles on all travel products, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and activity purchases - all with a lowest price guarantee.
About AA.com
With more than 1.6 million site visits per day, AA.com is American's largest distribution channel and the best place to do business online with the airline, 24-7. At AA.com you can conveniently search for and book low fares and award travel; select seats; make hotel, rental car and cruise reservations; get flight arrival and departure information; sign up for flight status notification and even check in and print boarding passes. You can also manage your AAdvantage account at AA.com, as well as sign up to receive emails from American, and get customized DealFinder(SM) alerts and other special offers. Additionally, customers who purchase tickets at AA.com get a lowest-fare guarantee. AA.com has twice received the World Travel Award for World's Leading Airline Internet Site and has received multiple site awards from various organizations.
About Business ExtrAA®
Business ExtrAA is a program that rewards businesses when their employees fly on American Airlines with points that can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, Admirals Club memberships and conference rooms, and more. There is no cost to join and while the company earns points, employees still earn their AAdvantage miles. For details to enroll, visit http://www.aa.com/business
About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in more than 130 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:AMR)
AmericanAirlines® We know why you fly®
Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.
The address is http://www.aa.com
Source: American Airlines
CONTACT: Billy Sanez, Corporate Communications, Fort Worth, Texas of
American Airlines, +1-817-967-1577, mediarelations@aa.com
Video Surveillance Corp., Headquartered on Staten Island, N.Y., Embraces Technologies That Identify, Squash Criminal Activity
VSC owners have designed security systems for venues ranging from a New York Diamond District building to hospitals, hotels and private residences
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- In the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the awareness of video surveillance as a crime-fighting tool continues to evolve with technology.
"Today, high-tech surveillance not only can record lawlessness, but stop it in its tracks," said Bob De Gennaro, president of Staten Island, N.Y.-based Video Surveillance Corp. "Video verification, for example, can provide authorities with validation that an alarm has been triggered due to criminal activity, making false alarms obsolete and encouraging the likelihood of a police response."
VSC is a leading world-class security-systems integrator. Since launching in 1978, the fully licensed and insured New York-headquartered company has remained at the forefront of technological advances, ensuring the homes and businesses under its watch receive optimum protection.
Under the hands-on leadership of De Gennaro and his son, Matthew, VSC is a full-service alarm and surveillance company, designing, installing, upgrading and maintaining state-of-the-art video-monitoring and security systems for homes and business places of all sizes.
The De Gennaros have designed and implemented security systems for a host of venues, including a building in New York City's Diamond District, private residences, retail hubs, food establishments, foreign-diplomatic accommodations, hospitals, package-delivery services, manufacturing facilities, newspaper plants, industrial sites, and more.
Gerry Garofalo, vice president, safety and security, at Jewish Home LifeCare in New York, has been dealing with VSC for some 12 years.
"I've never has a problem with them," Garofalo said. "VSC is extremely reliable. They operate and maintain surveillance and alarm equipment at the seven sites for which I am responsible."
About Video Surveillance Corp.
Launched in 1978, Video Surveillance Corp. (VSC) is a world-class commercial and residential security-systems integrator. A full-service alarm and surveillance provider, the Staten Island, N.Y.-based company is recognized as a leading specialist in identifying and plugging security gaps with tools ranging from high-tech entry-access technologies to alarm systems, offsite video and audio monitoring devices, and more.
Available Today: Verizon Wireless Offers New Prepaid Data Package on 3G Smartphones and Multimedia Phones
Unlimited Monthly Prepaid Data Package Brings Budget-Conscious Customers the Benefits of Popular 3G Devices without a Long-term Contract
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 2 -- Verizon Wireless today announced it will be expanding its portfolio of prepaid offerings to include a new 3G Prepaid data package that lets customers access unlimited data on select 3G Smartphones and Multimedia phones for $30 monthly access. Multimedia phone customers also have the option of selecting a new $10 monthly data package for 25 MB per month ($.20/MB overage). These new prepaid data packages will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Store today and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com beginning Sept. 28.
"These new data offerings will help our prepaid customers experience the full breadth of Verizon Wireless' robust device portfolio and the many engaging, informative and helpful applications that depend on a data plan," said Jim Sullivan, director of marketing for Verizon Wireless. "Our prepaid customers will now have the freedom to enjoy all of the capabilities that these phones have to offer, while controlling costs and without being tied to a contract."
Following are the 3G Smartphones and Multimedia phones eligible for the new data packages:
3G Smartphones
-- BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8330
-- BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8530
-- BlackBerry® Storm(TM) 9530
-- BlackBerry® Storm2(TM) 9550
-- BlackBerry® Tour(TM) 9630
-- BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9650
-- Palm® Pre(TM) Plus
-- Palm Pixi(TM) Plus
-- DROID by Motorola
-- Motorola DEVOUR(TM)
-- DROID X by Motorola
-- DROID 2 by Motorola
-- DROID Eris(TM) by HTC
-- DROID Incredible by HTC
-- LG Ally(TM)
3G Multimedia phones
-- LG enV® TOUCH
-- LG enV®3
-- LG Chocolate® TOUCH
-- LG VX8360
-- Samsung Alias(TM) 2
-- Samsung Renown(TM)
-- Nokia Twist(TM)
-- Casio® EXILIM
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com. For additional information on Verizon Wireless prepaid plans, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/prepaid.
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: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (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.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney , Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com