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Wacom Announces E-waste Program

VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 31 -- Wacom® Technology Corp. announces the start of its e-waste (electronic waste) take-back program for customers looking to recycle interactive pen display models that are no longer being used or ready to be retired.  Wacom customers interested in participating can consult http://www.wacom.com/ewaste to access recycling data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  The site features a shipping label tool whereby customers can print out a UPS label for the nearest recycling center, affix it to a box containing the old equipment and drop it off at a UPS center or satellite office for shipment to the recycling location.  The Wacom-sponsored take-back program currently covers the following ten states: Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.  Nearly 100% of the display materials are recycled and the program is free to all participants.

"Wacom deeply cares about the environment and supports a variety of green initiatives," said Joe Deal, president of Wacom Technology Corp.  "Our new e-waste program demonstrates our commitment to recycling and taking care of our planet for future generations to enjoy."

E-waste legislation has passed in 23 states and sets mandatory manufacturer or retailer  participation in recycling programs as well as a ban on depositing computer monitors and other display types into landfills.  Wacom participates through state administered recycling programs in 11 of these states including California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.  New York and South Carolina also recently passed e-waste legislation, but the programs are not yet operational.

Wacom anticipates that e-waste initiatives will continue to gain traction in other states and might one day include other recyclable products other than its displays.  Customers seeking additional information on Wacom's recycling program are encouraged to visit http://www.wacom.com/ewaste or call 800-922-6613.

About Wacom

Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries. Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions. The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with its leading interface technology to express their personality.

  For more information, please contact:

  Douglas A. Little
  Public Relations Manager
  Wacom Technology Corp.
  360-896-9833 x174
  douglas.little@wacom.com

Source: Wacom
   

CONTACT:  Douglas A. Little, Public Relations Manager of Wacom Technology
Corp., +1-360-896-9833, ext. 174, douglas.little@wacom.com

Web Site:  http://www.wacom.com/ewaste

Mobile App barcoo Brings Consumers Transparency While Shopping

BERLIN, August 31, 2010--     As of today, consumers in the United Kingdom can access extensive and
independently retrieved product information. The app barcoo, available for
free download, enables mobile phones to scan barcodes that are usually
printed on each packaging and will display testing and customer reviews,
sustainability information, price comparison and ecological footprint
information. When scanning food items it will also display nutritional
information including a traffic light indicating dietary fitness. In addition
it will also display what stores in the local area carry the product.
Currently barcoo offers product information regarding food items, cosmetics,
electronics as well as media products such as CDs, DVDs and books. In
addition, barcoo users can contribute their own information by entering
nutritional values, adding comments or uploading images to products.

    Ease of use

    barcoo is available for many mobile phones and smart phones, but for the
time being will launch for iPhone, Android powered devices and for the
Samsung Wave with the bada operating system. To download simply visit your
respective app store on your device. In a few weeks barcoo will also be
offered in the Nokia Ovi store.

    App with many fans in Germany

    barcoo is one of the most used apps in Germany. To date, more than a
million users have downloaded the app to their phones, more than half of them
to their iPhones. CEO Benjamin Thym says: "barcoo's success in Germany
demonstrates us that consumers appreciate having the opportunity to inform
themselves right during shopping. We are happy to finally bring this level of
transparency to our British neighbors."

    http://www.barcoo.com

   
    Press contact barcoo:
    Christian Soult
    ConSoulting
    Ackerstraße 3a
    10115 Berlin
    Germany
    Tel.: +493099296936-1
    Mobil: +4917620068756
    press@checkitmobile.com
    http://www.barcoo.com/en/press

Source: barcoo

Press contact barcoo: Christian Soult, ConSoulting, Ackerstraße 3a, 10115 Berlin, Germany, Tel.: +493099296936-1, Mobil: +4917620068756, press@checkitmobile.com

WiSpry Signs Joint Development Contract With NTT DOCOMO

- Two leading innovators combine industry expertise to provide tunable filters for mobile phone applications -

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31 -- WiSpry, Inc. today announced that the company has signed an agreement with NTT DOCOMO, Inc. to jointly develop tunable filters for mobile phone applications based on WiSpry's RF-MEMS technology.  Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will work together and draw on each other's expertise to design and develop new and enhanced tunable filters. WiSpry will supply tunable RF-MEMS technology, and DOCOMO will provide system and application technology. This project is expected to provide tunable filters for use in mobile phone platforms.

High-performance, tunable filters will usher in a new generation of mobile phones and media devices offering improved performance and battery life at lower cost and size.  Products that incorporate WiSpry's RF-MEMS technology additionally benefit from the increased performance through increased network capacity and fewer dropped calls.

"The game-changing benefit of applying tunable filters within handsets has been understood for many years, while the performance and costs of available tuning technologies were not up to the task," stated Dr. Arthur Morris, WiSpry CTO. "Only now, with innovative designs and our CMOS-integrated tuning technologies, is this vision moving toward realization."

About WiSpry

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., WiSpry is a fabless RF semiconductor company that designs and manufactures RF-CMOS integrated circuits and components for leading manufacturers of mobile phones, laptops and wireless data communications products.  Utilizing the Company's core competency in RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (RF-MEMS) technology, WiSpry creates revolutionary wireless 'System on Chip' MEMS-based RF architectures, and has recently begun shipping products to several Tier 1 mobile handset manufacturers.  WiSpry tunable RF-MEMS devices enable the development of reconfigurable RF front-ends, allowing system designers to achieve the architectural innovation required to meet the growing challenges of mobile communications networks. For more information, visit http://www.wispry.com.

Source: WiSpry, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Lisa Porter of Porter Creative Group, +1-949-752-5891,
lporter@portercreative.com, for WiSpry, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.wispry.com/

Fry, Inc. Launches Interactive Site for Hannaford Supermarkets

Innovative Tools Include Customized Lists and Mobile Downloads

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Fry, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS) and a leading e-commerce solutions provider, today announced the launch of a newly designed web site for Hannaford Supermarkets, a market-leading grocer serving the Northeastern United States.

Fry built and designed the new http://www.hannaford.com to be an interactive shopping experience. Customers can use the site to send shopping lists to their mobile devices, create profiles to alert them of allergens in products, print store and manufacturer coupons, and order cakes and deli platters to be picked up in-store. Additionally, shoppers can conveniently interact with the weekly sales flyer and recipes sections by adding products and ingredients from those pages directly to their shopping lists.

"It was our goal to enhance and simplify the user experience on our web site and to allow customers to have a richer and more personalized shopping experience," said Mark Bradeen, Manager of Promotions and On-line Loyalty Marketing for Hannaford. "The new site is both a shopping destination and an innovative extension of our stores."

Fry built the site on its Open Commerce Platform(TM) (OCP), a solution that provides retailers with the tools to expand their online business. Fry also designed the site to capture the brand and provide an exemplary user experience.

"Hannaford recognized the need to engage its customers and provide the necessary tools to make visiting its site an enjoyable and usable interactive experience," said Rudy Pataro, President of Fry. "We are thrilled to unveil this innovative new site."

About Hannaford

Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 176 stores and employs more than 27,000 associates in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. Our stores offer good prices and great value; quality fresh foods supported by daily deliveries; and friendly, efficient service.

Most Hannaford locations have full-service pharmacies, and all stores feature Guiding Stars®, an easy-to-use navigation system to help customers easily find foods with good, better or best nutritional value. Each store also provides a large selection of natural and organic products, many supplied by local farms through our Close to Home® program. In 2008, Health magazine named Hannaford among the top-ten healthiest grocery stores in the United States.

We are known as a responsible corporate citizen. In 2009, our Cony Street store in Augusta, Maine, became the first supermarket in the world built to the highest standards of the U.S. Green Building Council: Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). In addition, for the past three years, we've been the only food retailer recognized by the National Business Group on Health as a platinum employer for encouragement of healthy lifestyles.

About Fry, Inc.

Fry, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. and part of the MICROS-Retail group, helps retailers and consumer goods manufacturers optimize their direct-channel businesses by identifying market opportunities and providing multi-channel solutions. From strategy and marketing through design, development, managed services and fulfillment, Fry provides both the strategic expertise and technical solutions that yield real business results for clients such as Crate and Barrel, Eddie Bauer, Godiva Chocolatier, La-Z-Boy, Meijer, The Swiss Colony and Whirlpool. One of the industry's leading e-commerce solutions, Open Commerce Platform(TM), was developed by Fry. With offices in Ann Arbor, Chicago, New York and San Francisco, Fry has designed and developed e-commerce applications since 1994. For more information, visit us at http://www.fry.com.

  Media contact:
  Brian Barthelmes
  248.304.1451
  barthelmes@airfoilpr.com
  Airfoil Public Relations - High Tech PR http://www.airfoilpr.com

Source: MICROS Systems, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Brian Barthelmes, Airfoil Public Relations - High Tech PR,
+1-248-304-1451, barthelmes@airfoilpr.com

Web Site:  http://www.hannaford.com/
http://www.fry.com/
http://www.micros.com/

Flexera Software Adds Desktop Enterprise License Optimization to Existing Datacenter Capabilities

Delivers Next Generation Software Asset Management for Microsoft, Adobe and Other Desktop Software; Suite Now Covers SAP, Oracle, Engineering and Desktop Applications

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 31 -- Flexera Software(TM), the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced the immediate availability of its Enterprise License Optimization solution FlexNet Manager for Desktops.

Software is a growing strategic corporate asset that constitutes 20-35% of total IT spend according to analysts. Organizations' only option in the past to minimize software spend was to negotiate upfront discounts on a per vendor basis, with no process to track their on-going license position, almost ensuring over-buying or software license compliance liability.  With software commonly deployed across business units and geographies, it is difficult for organizations to have complete visibility of their entire software estate.  To the extent that organizations are being proactive, they typically have only a local rather than global approach to these software license management problems.

FlexNet Manager for Desktops is a game changer by optimizing the software license position for strategic vendors like Microsoft and Adobe and enabling procurement to make knowledge-driven decisions to buy new licenses only when necessary and fully understand the root cause and minimum costs to correct any out-of-compliance situation.  FlexNet Manager for Desktops provides next generation software asset management functionality, including insight into software installations and usage, purchased versus installed reconciliation, and Microsoft and Adobe software license optimization through the application of product use rights.

FlexNet Manager for Desktops is part of the FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises, a next generation software asset management solution, delivering Enterprise License Optimization from the desktop to the datacenter. Built on a common platform, the Suite includes integrated solutions for Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Oracle, over 20,000 engineering applications and more.

"Software has become a strategic corporate asset and companies now realize they lack a strategic solution to manage application usage," said R "Ray" Wang, founding partner and analyst with Altimeter Group.  "Enterprise License Optimization solutions deliver the accurate and rich information on software entitlements and usage companies need to gain control of their software assets.  More importantly, this information allows organizations to optimize their software license spend from the desktop to the datacenter."

  FlexNet Manager for Desktops is comprised of two components:

  1.  FlexNet Manager Platform

FlexNet Manager Platform serves as the foundation for the FlexNet Manager Suite and provides asset discovery, asset inventory, application recognition for over 100,000 software titles, usage tracking, purchased versus installed reconciliation, basic contract management, and a common dashboard. It also discovers and manages software and hardware assets in the enterprise across a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, UNIX and MAC OS. In addition, FlexNet Manager Platform offers discovery and inventory of virtual servers for VMware vSphere environments. The executive dashboard provides visibility, proactive alerts to notify executives of software compliance issues and software license optimization insights across the entire IT software and hardware estate.

Flexera Software is also introducing an updated version of its FlexNet Manager for SAP Business Suite that integrates SAP software license information directly into the FlexNet Manager Platform. The common dashboard provides IT and procurement executives globally centralized command and control of their SAP software estate.

2.  Enterprise License Optimization for Microsoft and Adobe

To enable true enterprise-wide license optimization for Microsoft and Adobe products, FlexNet Manager for Desktops includes a Product Use Rights Library that enables it to determine an optimized software license position and minimize license consumption.

  --  Microsoft--The Product Use Rights Library defines the license
      entitlements provided by Microsoft purchase agreements, such as
      Enterprise Agreements (EA), Select Agreements and Software Assurance
      (SA).  Enterprise License Optimization for Microsoft also supplies the
      license and contract wizards that help automate the process of
      creating license and contract records in the FlexNet Manager Platform
      repository.
  --  Adobe--The Product Use Rights Library defines the license entitlements
      provided by Adobe product-specific End User License Agreements
      (EULAs), volume purchase agreements, such as Cumulative Licensing
      Program (CLP) and their Upgrade Plan maintenance program.

Use rights include upgrade, downgrade, right of second use, multiple versions and virtual environment use rights. The application of these use rights can dramatically affect the number of licenses consumed by an organization and therefore must be taken into account to minimize costs and ensure software compliance.

FlexNet Manager for Desktops automates software license management tasks to significantly reduce time and effort while making software license management and optimization accessible even to organizations that don't have in-depth licensing expertise.  FlexNet Manager for Desktops helps you:

  --  Maintain continuous software license compliance to minimize audit risk
      and minimize audit preparation time
  --  Automate license management to improve operational efficiency. License
      and contract wizards ease the task of modeling entitlements and
      entering contracts into the system
  --  Reduce errors associated with managing complex license models and
      license agreements
  --  Optimize license allocation to make the best use of licenses already
      owned

"While software applications have become strategic to the enterprise, they remain one of the least managed corporate assets," said Alan Swahn, vice president of product management at Flexera Software.  "Microsoft and Adobe products are used by virtually every company in the world and now FlexNet Manager for Desktops is a major addition to our integrated Enterprise License Optimization Suite and provides a strategic solution to manage usage of these critical assets, delivering the control, continuous software compliance and spend reductions that organizations need."

With over 20 years of experience in complex software licensing as the producers of FlexNet Publisher, a leading licensing technology embedded in over 20,000 applications, Flexera Software is uniquely capable of providing meaningful insight into high-value application usage like Microsoft and Adobe, and the expertise to help translate that data into greater control and savings.

About Flexera Software

Flexera Software is the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management; solutions delivering continuous compliance, optimized usage and maximized value to application producers and their customers.  Flexera Software is trusted by more than 80,000 customers that depend on our comprehensive solutions- from installation and licensing, entitlement and compliance management to application readiness and enterprise license optimization - to strategically manage application usage and achieve breakthrough results realized only through the systems-level approach we provide.  Flexera Software is a privately-held company and an investment of private equity firm Thoma Bravo, LLC.  For more information, please go to: http://www.flexerasoftware.com/.

  For more information, contact:
  Eastwick Communications
  (650) 480-4054
  flexerasoftware@eastwick.com

  *All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Flexera Software
   

CONTACT:  Eastwick Communications, +1-650-480-4054,
flexerasoftware@eastwick.com

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

Two-Way VOD and Interactivity Over One-Way Networks to be Showcased at ActiveVideo Networks Exhibit at IBC

HILVERSUM, The Netherlands and SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 31 -- The delivery of compelling two-way services that can immediately transform legacy one-way cable networks will headline a variety of television experience enhancements that will be showcased at the ActiveVideo Networks demonstration at IBC September 9-14.

At its stand (#3.B20) in the RAI Amsterdam, ActiveVideo will show how its CloudTV(TM) platform can use processing within the network to enable cable system operators and service providers to offer differentiating on-demand and interactive services, without incurring the cost and service disruption of customer equipment and network upgrades.

Using solutions that currently are in approximately 5 million homes, ActiveVideo will demonstrate how cloud-based interactivity can drive the deployment of services that can attract and retain customers, and can generate new subscriber and advertiser revenues.  The demonstration will include the ability to:

  --  Use communication from customers' existing iPhones, other smartphones
      and Web-connected devices to the CloudTV platform to enable true,
      real-time interactive and on-demand services over one-way cable plant;
  --  Provide a uniform experience across any combination of one-way and
      two-way plant and STBs, CI+ televisions and Web-connected devices; and
  --  Utilize ActiveVideo's iPhone Remote Control App to enable
      gesture-based interactivity, improved keyboarding and navigation,
      significantly improved search and discovery, and the ability to upload
      photos and intuitively control displays on the TV.

"The cost and time of upgrading networks and set-top devices are major impediments to the migration to such advanced services as VOD and interactive TV," said Ronald Brockmann, managing director, Europe for ActiveVideo Networks. "By providing solutions that deliver superior, next-generation experiences on existing networks and devices, we can enable operators and service providers to move quickly to gain competitive edges in these new market areas."

The ActiveVideo CloudTV platform utilizes existing VOD infrastructures or broadband connections to increase subscriber value for cable system operators and programmers. The platform uses existing Web content development technologies to enable operators, traditional and Web programmers and advertisers to write rich interactive content once that can be delivered uniformly to any digital set-top box, CI+ enabled television or broadband-connected CE device.

About ActiveVideo Networks

ActiveVideo Networks is the world leader in cloud-based interactive services that are redefining television (iTV 2.0). The company's network-centric approach simply and inexpensively enables expanded programming, navigation and advertising possibilities, allowing viewers to define and share their TV experiences. ActiveVideo combines Web-based media and targeted, clickable advertisements with the high-quality video, immediate responsiveness and remote control navigation of television for uniform interactivity across all digital and IPTV set-tops, CI+ enabled televisions, and broadband-connected CE devices. ActiveVideo Networks is based in the heart of Silicon Valley, with offices in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Hilversum, the Netherlands. For more information, visit http://www.activevideo.com.

Source: ActiveVideo Networks
   

CONTACT:  Paul Schneider, PSPR, Inc., For ActiveVideo Networks,
+1-215-702-9784 (Office), or +1-215-817-4384 (mobile), pspr@att.net

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

Menacingly Beautiful Video Surveillance Server Launched by Smartvue Corporation

Elegant Video Surveillance Platform Sets New Standard with Free Remote Management Service and Apple, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Support

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31 -- Smartvue® (http://www.smartvue.com) today released the S9 wireless video surveillance server which includes free remote management service and supports Windows® and Apple® computers as well as iPhone®, iPad, Android and Blackberry®.

"Smartvue S9 is an elegant video surveillance solution in a sleek and compact design," said Martin Renkis, Smartvue's founder and CEO. "S9 makes professional surveillance easy to implement, quick to scale, and simple to use for one to one million locations. It fulfills the needs for multiple location enterprises, small to mid-sized businesses, and the high-end residential market."

Award-winning Smartvue S9 servers support up to 20 network cameras each and are available with 1TB or 2TB of storage. They include integrated 802.11n/b/g/a wireless as well as gigabit Ethernet for wired and wireless cameras, including those from Axis(TM) Communications. S9 comes with a free peer-to-peer remote video management service called InsightServer(TM) that supports thousands of cameras through a single web interface on Apple or Windows. Smartvue S9 also includes free remote surveillance apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android.

"S9 offers high performance wireless video surveillance in a menacingly beautiful design," said Joseph Barnes, CTO of Smartvue Corporation. "Smartvue S9 is the only network video recorder that makes the installation, maintenance and scalability of network video surveillance across most all web and mobile interfaces cost effective and elegant."

Smartvue S9 won the 2010 Mobility Award for Mobile Video Surveillance. The Mobility Awards honor the best and finest mobile computing and wireless data communications products and services.

Pricing & Availability

Smartvue S9 is shipping today and available through the Smartvue Store (http://www.smartvuedirect.com) and Smartvue Authorized Resellers worldwide.

Smartvue makes amazing visual technologies elegantly simple and has been inventing the future of video surveillance since 1988. The privately held Nashville-based company has won many awards including CES Best of Show and Innovations awards as well as the 2010 Mobility award. It provides wireless surveillance solutions to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide.

http://www.smartvue.com/

Smartvue and the Smartvue logo are registered trademarks of Smartvue Corporation. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Smartvue Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Martin Renkis of Smartvue, +1-615-866-2650 x801,
mar@smartvue.com

Web Site:  http://www.smartvue.com/

Redknee Solutions Inc. - Zain Kuwait Launches New Mobile Broadband Services With Redknee

TORONTO, August 31, 2010--

    - Kuwait's Leading Operator Continues to Drive Data Revenue With
Redknee's Data Rating Platform

    Redknee (TSX:RKN), a leading provider of business-critical billing and
charging software and solutions for communications service providers, today
announced that it is enabling Zain Kuwait's launch of mobile broadband
services as the nation's largest mobile operator seeks to capture the growing
broadband market in Kuwait. Leveraging Redknee's data rating, charging and
policy platform, NGRC, Zain Kuwait is launching innovative mobile broadband
services whilst effectively managing its broadband resources by tracking
customer usage in real-time and delivering tiered pricing packages.

    Zain Kuwait launched its e-GO eeZee services to appeal to the
different needs of the market segments but with the convenience, cost control
and peace of mind of having a prepaid account. Through Zain's 'e-GO eeZee
Standard' and 'e-GO eeZee Super' offerings, Zain Kuwait's mobile broadband
customers have the option to decide on the quality of service they prefer,
depending on their surfing needs, and the flexibility to adjust their
spending needs so that they can contain their expenses or simply recharge
their tariff using Zain's eeZee recharge cards. Most importantly, the popular
promotions are encouraging Kuwaitis to abandon their landline dial-up
connections in favour of mobile broadband connectivity so that they can have
Internet connectivity anywhere, anytime. According to Business Monitor
International, while the total broadband penetration rate currently remains
low at 3.4 per cent, in the past year the number of broadband subscribers
grew by 20.5 per cent and it expects to see strong growth in the next few
years.

    Khalid Al Omar, Zain Kuwait's CEO, commented:

    "Since the launch of our first 3G connectivity cards in 2006
our data services have gained in popularity with our youth, Arab expatriate
and inbound roaming market segments. By launching new flexible, tiered
pricing plans, we are able to bring the benefits of mobile broadband in a
manner that is attractive to new markets segments, such as the cost-conscious
and light-usage customers, as we continue to concentrate on driving data
revenue."

    Lucas Skoczkowski, Redknee's CEO, commented:

    "Redknee continues to support the data growth for Zain by
enabling the delivery of innovative data plans to help increase usage of high
ARPU services and reduce the network complexity associated with service
delivery models. This successful launch further reiterates the value of
Redknee's real-time monetization solutions by driving profitability, growth
and market differentiation for our customers. At Redknee, we continue to
invest in real-time monetization solutions to support the growth of mobile
data and content for wireless subscribers around the world."

    Redknee's NGRC is a proven, real-time rating, charging, and
policy management solution for mobile data services. It is based on patented
technology and offers communications service providers the flexibility and
scalability to launch new services and manage bandwidth, while creating new
revenue streams based on diverse pricing options for both prepaid and
postpaid subscribers. NGRC enables operators to rate and charge for all their
data services, including in-demand offerings such as mobile broadband and
mobile TV, helping them to monetize these new services and drive ARPU growth.
It gives service providers the flexibility to charge for these services in
ways that work best for their subscribers, whether prepaid, postpaid, or a
hybrid of both - and based on time or bandwidth consumed. Redknee NGRC offers
service providers a flexible and scalable solution that seamlessly integrates
into existing systems, maximizing the current network infrastructure and
differentiating its services from the competition.

    For more information about Redknee and their solutions, please
go to http://www.redknee.com.

    About Redknee:

    Redknee is a leading global provider of innovative communication software
products, solutions and services. Redknee's award-winning solutions enable
operators to monetize the value of each subscriber transaction while
personalizing the subscriber experience to meet mainstream, niche and
individual market segment requirements. Redknee's revenue generating
solutions provide advanced converged billing, rating, charging and policy for
voice, messaging and new generation data services to over 90 network
operators in over 50 countries. Established in 1999, Redknee Solutions Inc.
(TSX: RKN) is the parent of the wholly-owned operating subsidiary Redknee
Inc. and its various subsidiaries. References to Redknee refer to the
combined operations of those entities. For more information, visit
http://www.redknee.com.

    About Zain Kuwait

    Zain Kuwait is the flagship operation of the Zain Group of Companies, the
leading telecommunications operator across the Middle East providing mobile
voice and data services to over 34.2 million active customers as at 30 June
2010 with a commercial presence in 8 countries. Zain operates in the
following countries: Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Sudan.
In Lebanon, the company manages 'mtc-touch' on behalf of the government. In
Morocco, Zain has a stake in Wana Telecom through a joint venture. Zain is
listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (stock ticker: ZAIN) with a current
market capitalization exceeding KWD 5 billion (US$17.5 billion) as at August
25, 2010. In Kuwait, the mobile operation served 1.89 million customers
representing a commanding 46% market share among two other competitors.

    For more information, please visit http://www.zain.com or email:

   
    Zain Media contacts: info@zain.com
    Zain Investor Relations: ir@zain.com

    For additional information please contact:

    Redknee Solutions:
    Humera Malik, Director of Marketing
    and Product Management
    +1-905-625-2102
    humera.malik@redknee.com

    Redknee Solutions:
    David Charron, Chief Financial
    Officer
    +1-905-625-2943
    Investor Relations:
    Investor_relations@redknee.com

Source: Redknee Solutions Inc.

Zain Media contacts: info@zain.com, Zain Investor Relations: ir@zain.com; For additional information please contact: Redknee Solutions: Humera Malik, Director of Marketing and Product Management, +1-905-625-2102, humera.malik@redknee.com; Redknee Solutions: David Charron, Chief Financial Officer, +1-905-625-2943; Investor Relations: Investor_relations@redknee.com

Trimble Announces Expanded Capabilities for Field-IQ System

Adds More Variable Rate and Boom Control Options for Sprayers, Spreaders and NH3 Applicators

BOONE, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today new and enhanced variable rate and boom control options to the versatile Field-IQ(TM) crop input control system. The expanded capabilities help farmers manage pest and nutrient applications by avoiding spray overlap with automatic or manual control of up to 48 sections--more sections controlled than any other variable rate system in the industry today. For added simplicity, convenience and savings, farmers can use the same display that guides the vehicle to also control a planter, sprayer, spreader, and anhydrous ammonia (NH3) strip-till.

The announcement was made today at the Farm Progress show, the nation's largest outdoor farm show.

The Field-IQ system can apply liquid or granular products by prescription maps and will keep records of what and how much was applied. The modular system can also save costs at installation by connecting to existing components already in the sprayer such as valves, flow meters and existing cab-mounted switches.

Field-IQ is compatible with both the FmX® integrated display and the new CFX-750(TM) display, Trimble's new 8-inch, color touch screen offering affordable guidance, steering and precision agriculture capabilities.

Control of Material Applications

The Field-IQ system controls material application for self-propelled and pull-behind sprayers, self-propelled and pull-behind spreaders, anhydrous ammonia and strip-till applicators.

More Options for Spreading

The Field-IQ system will now control not only the highly accurate Rawson(TM) PAR 2 and 40 drives, but also integrates into existing Servo and PWM valves that are already installed in most spreaders, ensuring an easy connection.

Additional Capabilities for Strip Till and Toolbar Applications

Previous strip till capabilities with Field-IQ included liquid fertilizer; the enhanced system now also supports NH3 and granular fertilizer applications.

"Field-IQ was designed to give farmers and custom applicators easier and more affordable ways to control, monitor and map variable rate inputs such as seed, chemicals and fertilizer," said Erik Arvesen, vice president and general manager for Trimble's Agriculture Division. "These new features to the system provide additional season-long solutions that save input expenses and improve crop yields while being compatible with many kinds of equipment already at work in the field. It's part of the full precision ag solution from Trimble which also includes nitrogen sensors to save in fertilizer costs, yield monitoring to measure the results and desktop software to analyze results and generate prescription files to seamlessly tie operations together."

The new capabilities for variable rate and boom control on the Field-IQ system are expected to be available in September 2010. Contact a local Trimble dealer at http://www.trimble.com/locator for more information.

About Trimble's Agriculture Division

Trimble's Agriculture Division is a leader in precision agriculture and guidance, operating globally with resellers throughout the world. Trimble's Connected Farm(TM) solutions help customers operate farm vehicles and implements more efficiently, save on input costs, and increase yield and productivity. Solutions include vehicle and implement guidance and steering; application control for seed, liquid, and granular products; laser- and GPS-based water management technology; record keeping and seamless field-to-office information management. For more information, visit: http://www.trimble.com/agriculture.

About Trimble

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

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

GTRMB

Source: Trimble
   

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

Web Site:  http://www.trimble.com/

Trimble Adds EZ-Remote Joystick for Fingertip Control of Trimble In-Cab Agriculture Displays

BOONE, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today the new EZ-Remote(TM) joystick for improved operator efficiency and comfort in the tractor cab. The convenient accessory mounts quickly on virtually any tractor console.

The announcement was made today at the Farm Progress show, the nation's largest outdoor farm show.

Paired as an accessory to the Trimble FmX® integrated display, EZ-Guide® 500 display or EZ-Guide 250 display, the EZ-Remote joystick can improve operator reaction time and ergonomics, providing an even more convenient way to control a variety of functions from the cab. The EZ-Remote joystick is also compatible with the CFX-750(TM) display, Trimble's new 8-inch, touch screen display which offers affordable guidance, steering and precision agriculture capabilities.

Programmable, illuminated buttons on the joystick make it easy to both see and feel where control points are for rapid and effortless execution of tasks. The EZ-Remote joystick enhances a wide range of functions, from basic guidance to more advanced operations such as offsetting the scraper height in field leveling applications. Operators can experience fewer button miss-hits, less downtime and greater comfort.

"Trimble equipment has always been designed to help the operator in the cab be more effective and less fatigued," said Erik Arvesen, vice president and general manager for Trimble's Agriculture Division. "The EZ-Remote joystick is a continuation of that product design philosophy. In just a few minutes, operators can now connect the joystick to their Trimble GPS display for enhanced comfort and control during every working day in the field."

The EZ-Remote joystick ranges in price from US$149 to $199 MSRP, depending on cabling requirements. The EZ-Remote joystick is expected to be available in September 2010. Contact a local Trimble dealer at http://www.trimble.com/locator for more information.

About Trimble's Agriculture Division

Trimble's Agriculture Division is a leader in precision agriculture and guidance, operating globally with resellers throughout the world. Trimble's Connected Farm(TM) solutions help customers operate farm vehicles and implements more efficiently, save on input costs, and increase yield and productivity. Solutions include vehicle and implement guidance and steering; application control for seed, liquid, and granular products; laser- and GPS-based water management technology; record keeping and seamless field-to-office information management. For more information, visit: http://www.trimble.com/agriculture.

About Trimble

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

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

GTRMB

Source: Trimble
   

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

Web Site:  http://www.trimble.com/

New Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker 2011 Introduces More Than 100 Enhancements to Software

No. 1 Selling Family Tree Software Offers Simplicity and Depth for Recording Family Histories

PROVO, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Ancestry.com today announced the release of Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker® 2011, an improved version of the world's No. 1 selling family history software.

For the last 20 years, Family Tree Maker has provided tools that make it easy to build family trees, record memories and organize family photos. Family Tree Maker also enables users to capture stories, and attach videos and audio clips in a way that will help them easily capture and share the story of their ancestors both on-and offline.

"Family Tree Maker 2011 delivers significant improvements on many fronts.  By incorporating changes recommended by a diverse base of novice and experienced family researchers, we have arrived at what we believe to be our best release yet," said Eric Shoup, Senior Vice President of Product at Ancestry.com. "With the recent surge in interest in family history, Ancestry.com and Family Tree Maker have an important role to play in creating new family historians."

Without leaving Family Tree Maker, users can search the robust collection of family history records on Ancestry.com and simply incorporate matching results directly into their tree. Family Tree Maker 2011 automatically searches Ancestry.com for historical documents about the individuals in the user's family tree when connected to the Internet. Family Tree Maker 2011 comes with either a free trial or subscription to Ancestry.com.

Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker makes it easier than ever to discover your family story, preserve your legacy and share your unique heritage. Of the more than one hundred enhancements added to the software, the following are some of the new and improved features found in Family Tree Maker 2011:

  --  Smart Stories(TM) - Ready to start on an ancestor's story? The Smart
      Story editor makes it easy to drag and drop text and photos from your
      tree into story pages that will update automatically when you make
      changes to your tree.
  --  More Complete and Relevant Timelines - Find and add more events to
      your ancestors' lives. Add, edit and delete your own historical events
      and apply historical events by time and geography.
  --  New and Improved Charts - Enjoy four new fan chart styles. Enhance
      charts with backgrounds, borders and embellishments. And use fonts you
      can change based on fact type.
  --  Improved Integration with Ancestry.com - Ancestry.com has millions of
      members all over the world. Now you can find out if any of them are
      searching for your ancestors by viewing Member Connect activity on
      your home page, plus links to related message boards and new messages
      in your inbox. You'll also enjoy faster uploading and downloading of
      your tree.
  --  New Media Management Tools - Drag and drop, cut and paste, and even
      categorize multiple items at the same time. You'll also find a new
      tool that will help you locate missing media files.
  --  Enhanced Reports - Enhanced ancestor and descendant reports, added a
      surname report and allowed you to sort custom reports, plus you can
      now save and reuse report settings.

Family Tree Maker 2011 will include either a printed or electronic Companion Guide to help users quickly master the simple and even advanced tasks. The Companion Guide will come with easy-to-understand screenshots of the software.

Family Tree Maker 2011 is now available to purchase online at http://www.familytreemaker.com/ starting at $39.95. The program is also set to be released in select retail stores.

  * Internet access required for all Web integration.

  About Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com Inc. (NASDAQ:ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with more than one million paying subscribers. The company has digitized and put online more than 5 billion records over the past 13 years. Ancestry users have created over 18 million family trees containing nearly 1.8 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries, including its flagship Web site at http://www.ancestry.com.

Source: Ancestry.com
   

CONTACT:  Heather Erickson of Ancestry.com, +1-801-705-7104,
herickson@ancestry.com

Web Site:  http://www.ancestry.com/

Gogo Inflight Internet Reaches 1,000 Aircraft; Offering Wi-Fi to Millions of Travelers Every Week

In celebration, passengers will be greeted by Gogo gate team members with complimentary Gogo access

ITASCA, Ill., Aug. 31 -- Already enabling Internet access on more flights than any other service in the world, Aircell today announced it has installed Gogo® Inflight Internet on its 1,000th aircraft.  The Delta Air Lines DC-9 will make its connected flight today from Detroit. To celebrate the occasion, passengers will be greeted by Gogo brand ambassadors, and treated to complimentary Gogo Internet access on board.  Today's 1,000th equipped aircraft caps a busy month for Aircell, in which it wired numerous Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines planes.  Gogo Inflight Internet is now available on more than 3,800 flights daily, up from just 2,100 at this time last year.  Roughly one-third of all mainline domestic aircraft now offer Gogo's Inflight Internet service.

"This is a big milestone for our company and for consumers who want to stay connected at 30,000 feet," said Michael Small, President and CEO of Aircell.  "A few years ago Internet on a commercial flight was unheard of, and today it is commonplace.  I want to thank our team and our airline partners for their dedication, but more importantly our customers who make our daily growth possible."

Gogo will continue to rollout on additional aircraft and airline partners throughout 2010 and beyond to provide consumers with Internet access to their wireless devices whenever they are in the air.  With Gogo, passengers can browse the Web; access online music, games and podcasts; send and receive e-mail; and connect to virtual private networks while flying. The easy-to-use service provides passengers with full Internet access on any Wi-Fi-equipped laptop or personal electronic device at speeds similar to wireless mobile broadband services on the ground.

About Aircell

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

About Gogo

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

  Press Contact:
  Jamie Walker, Sparkpr
  (415) 321-1887
  Jamie@sparkpr.com

Source: Gogo
   

CONTACT:  Jamie Walker of Sparkpr, +1-415-321-1887, Jamie@sparkpr.com,
for Gogo

Web Site:  http://www.gogoinflight.com/
http://www.aircell.com/

Free iPhone App Helps Drivers Beat the Traffic

KIRKLAND, Washington, August 31, 2010--

    - INRIX Traffic! App Launches with Real-Time Traffic and Traffic
Forecasts for Roads in Europe

    INRIX(R), a leading provider of traffic information and driver services,
announced the immediate ability for millions of consumers to save time and
reduce frustration driving throughout Europe with the launch of a free app,
INRIX Traffic!, for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

   
    (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060424/SFM077LOGO-b)
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    Available for immediate download from the Apple App Store, INRIX Traffic!
is a community-powered traffic app that uniquely helps drivers reduce the
amount of time they waste stuck in traffic through a better understanding of
current AND future traffic conditions. Initially available in local languages
in France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg with more countries
to be added later this year, INRIX Traffic! covers more than 300,000 km of
motorways, city streets and secondary roads in 100 cities.

    "For most of us, what we really need is a tool that helps us save time
going to the places we drive to every day," said INRIX Europe General Manager
Dr. Hans-Hendrik Puvogel. "Who hasn't wanted an hour or more of their life
back after a grueling drive home or crawling past road works that weren't
properly posted? Whether traveling across town or across borders, INRIX
TRAFFIC! gives drivers insight they can rely on to reach their destinations
stress-free while reclaiming an extremely precious commodity-their time."

    In addition to real-time traffic information, the app's Community Traffic
Reports feature allows consumers to instantly view and share with the
community common traffic-causing delays such as accidents and road works
along their route. As consumers head back to work and back to school
following the summer holidays, INRIX Traffic! arrives just in time to help
them take the guesswork out of their daily commutes. Time-saving features of
INRIX Traffic! include:

   
    - Superior traffic coverage and accuracy. Consumers can view real-time,
      crowd-sourced traffic information updated to their device every minute
      for motorways in and between 100 cities across France, Germany,
      Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
    - Community Traffic Reports: With one tap, drivers can share information
      alerting others to accidents, road works and dangerous spots along
      their route as well as other traffic-causing events such as concerts,
      conventions and major sporting events.
    - Traffic Forecasts: This feature enables consumers to see at a glance
      how traffic is expected to change over time. Only INRIX analyses real-
      time data and historical information as well as thousands of other
      traffic-impacting factors, such as day of the week, weather, holidays,
      accidents, road works and local events to provide reliable traffic
      forecasts.

    INRIX will use insights gained from consumers in the initial launch
markets to deliver new features and more time-saving benefits as the app
becomes available to consumers across Europe later in the year.

    How INRIX Traffic! Works:

    INRIX TRAFFIC! provides drivers with instant access to the most
comprehensive and reliable traffic information available on the world's most
popular smartphone. Supplementing INRIX's vast network of GPS-enabled
commercial and consumer vehicles, every INRIX TRAFFIC! user sends anonymous
"GPS probe" data to INRIX servers which intelligently combine the information
with billions of real-time speed data points from other drivers in the INRIX
Smart Driver Network. Billions of data points enable INRIX to continuously
and instantaneously update the traffic maps on the INRIX TRAFFIC! App
resulting in the most accurate current and forecast traffic information
available anywhere.

    About INRIX

    INRIX(R) is a leading provider of highly accurate traffic and driver
services, with more than 100 customers and industry partners including the
Ford Motor Company, MapQuest, Microsoft, NAVIGON AG, TeleNav, I-95 Corridor
Coalition, Tele Atlas, deCarta, TCS, Telmap, ANWB and ADAC. INRIX's strategic
partnerships across Europe extends the delivery of the highest quality data
and broadest coverage available for personal navigation, mapping, telematics
and other location-based service applications in the car, online and on
mobile devices.

    INRIX Traffic Services leverage sophisticated statistical analysis
techniques, originally developed by Microsoft Research, to aggregate and
enhance traffic-related information from hundreds of public and private
sources, including traditional road sensors and the company's unique network
of more than 2 million GPS-enabled vehicles and cellular devices. INRIX
delivers highly accurate real-time and historical traffic information today
for 20 countries across North America and Europe. To experience the traffic
technology revolution behind the next generation of navigation and
location-based service applications, visit http://www.inrix.com/Europe.asp.

Source: INRIX

France, Gladys Diandoki, Gladys.diandoki@hotwirepr.com, or Christophe Goudy, Christophe.goudy@hotwirepr.com, 01-43-12-55-50/45, or Germany, Alexander Nevinny-Stickel, 069-256693-75, alexander.nevinny-stickel@hotwirepr.com, or Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Klaas Klunder, +31(0)6-3473-5563, Klaas.klunder@hotwirepr.com, all of Hotwire for INRIX

Oktoberfest: A Feast of Beer

GIBRALTAR, August 31, 2010--     The Oktoberfest in Munich is just one month away and you'll want to be
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Source: MansionCasino.com

For more information on Mansion please contact +350-200-41000 or e-mail
marketing@mansion.com.

Overlay.TV and MarketLive Enhance Video Shopping Platform for A|X Armani Exchange

OTTAWA, Canada and PETALUMA, California, August 31, 2010--

    - Breakthrough Clickable Video Technology Allows Retailer to Monetize
Video Content on eCommerce Website

    Overlay.TV, the leading video commerce provider for online retailers, and
MarketLive, Inc., the leader in eCommerce software and solutions, today
announced that joint customer, Armani|Exchange, will implement Overlay.TV's
clickable video on their eCommerce site. The site, built on the MarketLive
Intelligent Commerce Platform, utilizes Overlay.TV's powerful video commerce
solution in the "How to Wear It" section of the A|X site. The end-to-end
video solution will see the section transformed into an interactive video
experience that is directly integrated with the A|X Armani Exchange seasonal
collections and enhance customer engagement while increasing average order
size.

    The "How to Wear It" section provides style advice, trend tips, and
highlights the chicest way for men and women to build their seasonal
wardrobe. The new interactive video feature is completely integrated with the
MarketLive platform and allows each item of clothing to be overlaid with a
clickable hotspot, enabling users to get more information about a particular
piece, or to purchase it directly.

    Sharable, clickable video is a natural fit for A|X, as its core
demographic is already highly engaged with online video and social media.
Armani Exchange is always on the cutting edge and continues to create
innovative solutions to bridge creativity and commerce. With Generation Y
making up the greater percentage of online users who are open to new
marketing channels, Armani Exchange has introduced online video shopping.
This platform is a brand building solution as well as a direct interactive
tool that provides useful style information to the A|X consumer.

    "Shopping online and off line is still very much a "social experience" so
giving our customers a chance to see new trends, get style tips from industry
experts, and share this with their friends is an easy and natural extension
of their online behavior. It's important to us to evolve our site to meet the
expectations of our demographic. Our online marketing and merchandising tools
must be easy to use, work with our target customer base, and be flexible and
effective, and it must be fully integrated with the MarketLive platform" say
A|X SVP, Brand Director Patrick Doddy. "The ability for us to get to market
quickly and without managing multiple tools was a big advantage for us."

    In the past year, retailers have been increasingly integrating video into
their ecommerce arsenal, and video has emerged as an essential tool for
increasing conversions, reducing return rates and providing a more lifelike
representation of the product.

    "There's no question that clickable video is going to be one of the
strongest forces in ecommerce in the coming years," says Rob Lane, CEO of
Overlay.TV. "Making content that's compelling, clickable and sharable moves
online video down the funnel from marketing to direct sales, with measurable
benefits at each stage."

    As Overlay.TV continues to grow its customer base, native integrations
with ecommerce platforms such as MarketLive will continue to reduce the
barrier to entry for retailers to make the move to interactive video.

    "We're thrilled to have Overlay.TV as a strategic partner," said Ralf
VonSosen, VP of Product Management at MarketLive. "They're a leader in what
they do, and their focus on using video to increase sales and reduce costs
falls right in line with our philosophy."

    About Overlay.TV

    Overlay.TV provides video commerce solutions that enable brands and
online retailers to boost sales and customer service through interactive,
clickable video. Its clients include Zappos.com, Tory Burch and French
Connection UK. Overlay.TV is a private company headquartered in Ottawa,
Canada. For more information, please visit http://www.overlay.tv.

    About MarketLive

    Since 1995, MarketLive, Inc. (http://www.marketlive.com) has provided
enterprise-class eCommerce retail technology and services that help
fast-growing companies successfully sell goods and services online. Designed
to meet the unique requirements of catalogers, retailers, direct marketers,
and manufacturers, the extensible MarketLive(R) eCommerce Suite and
MarketLive's best practices-based Intelligent Selling(R) methodology enable
merchants to enhance their customers' experience online while dramatically
improving acquisition, conversion, and retention rates. The MarketLive
platform is the most retail-targeted, fully featured, customizable eCommerce
solution on the market today. MarketLive powers successful retail eCommerce
sites, including Peruvian Connection, Bon-Ton Stores, Sports Chalet, Vanity
Shops, Gaiam, Helzberg, and Party City, Armani/Exchange and many others.

    About A|X Armani Exchange

    A|X Armani Exchange is accessible Armani, inspired by street-chic
culture, fashionable dance music and everything that signifies freedom and
personal style. Armani Exchange is the youthful label created by Italian
designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani.

    A|X Armani Exchange was launched in 1991, aimed at a new generation of
fast-fashion consumers - an accessible collection offering urban, individual
style. A|X Armani Exchange defines a new dress code with a collection that
takes its cue from urban lifestyle and music culture.

    Links:

    How To Wear It for Women:
http://www.armaniexchange.com/category/womens/how+to+wear+it.do

    How To Wear It for Men:
http://www.armaniexchange.com/category/mens/how+to+wear+it.do

   
    Contact:
    Ryan Anderson
    Overlay.TV
    +1-613-266-9041
    ryan.anderson@overlay.tv

Source: Overlay.TV

Contact: Ryan Anderson, Overlay.TV, +1-613-266-9041, ryan.anderson@overlay.tv

New Features Expand Capabilities of the FrontlineSMS Mobile Communications Platform

LONDON, August 31, 2010--     The open-source SMS communications platform FrontlineSMS has delivered
two major features as part of a new software release today. With this
upgrade, FrontlineSMS allows organisations to receive multimedia messages via
a standard email account. More complex than SMS messages, MMS can include
text, images, video and audio. This is a huge step forward for FrontlineSMS:
it opens the door for social and environmental organisations to incorporate
photo, audio and video documentation in their work, and it paves the way for
innovations like the FrontlineSMS:Medic partnership with Cellophone that will
provide medical diagnostics via MMS.

    With MMS, FrontlineSMS extends its efforts to empower large groups of
people to gather and share information of any kind, anywhere there is a
mobile signal.

    Also included in the release today is the eagerly anticipated Reminders
plugin which enables organisations to schedule email and SMS reminders for a
specific date range and interval such as hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or by
specific day(s) of the week.

    Already, Babakan Sari Community Health Center in Indonesia has expressed
enthusiasm for using the new feature for outreach to Tuberculosis patients.
Other possible applications include prompting patients to take
anti-retroviral medication, reminding parolees to meet with probation
officers, and helping special needs populations to live independently.

    FrontlineSMS is a product of its users. Starting with the first widely
recognized public deployment during the Nigerian elections in 2007, users
have defined FrontlineSMS by applying the software in creative ways and
driving the development of new features. The Reminders plugin illustrates
this approach: in response to demand from users around the world, the plugin
was created by Dale Zak, a mobile developer and member of the FrontlineSMS
community who also works as Mobile Project Manager for Ushahidi.

    Interview opportunities:

    FrontlineSMS Founder Ken Banks, FrontlineSMS Project Manager Laura Hudson
and Reminders Developer Dale Zak. (contact via Laura Hudson below)

    About FrontlineSMS

    FrontlineSMS is an open-source SMS communications platform that operates
on a computer connected to a mobile phone or modem. The software enables
users to broadcast targeted text messages to subscribers and receive
information from anyone with access to a mobile phone. The aim of
FrontlineSMS is to empower large groups of people to gather and share
information of any kind, anywhere there is a mobile signal. For more
information visit the website at http://www.frontlinesms.com

    FrontlineSMS is grateful for the ongoing support of the Hewlett
Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation, both of whom provided funding to make
this new release possible.

    Contact: Laura Hudson, press@frontlinesms.com

Source: FrontlineSMS

Contact: Laura Hudson, press@frontlinesms.com, +44(0)7771-592-970

Portaltech First to Launch UK Retail mCommerce App Featuring PayPal's Mobile Express Checkout

LONDON, August 31, 2010--     Portaltech and PayPal have partnered to help retailers offer their
customers a fast and secure checkout experience on mobile devices. The move
comes shortly after PayPal released its Mobile Express Checkout - a mobile
optimised version of its Express Checkout service.

    Mark Adams, Sales Director at Portaltech explains: "As Smartphone
adoption increases and mCommerce becomes more important to Portaltech and our
retail clients, we recognised the need to expand the payment options on our
QuickLive mCommerce solution and to find a quick and easy payment solution
for end customers that would make payment via mobile, convenient, seamless
and secure."

    Portaltech's partnership with PayPal was driven by recent research
conducted by the company and eDigital Research; in this study, the companies
sought to understand the influencing factors and features of mobile apps,
from a consumer's perspective. Of those people polled, 'Convenience' was one
of the top 3 most mentioned benefits of shopping via a mobile phone. 86%
revealed that they already have a PayPal account and a further 8% said they
'Wanted one'. The study also found that 20% of those with a smartphones had
made a purchase via their mobile phones, with an incredible 93% rating this
as a 'positive experience'. A further 20% said they "Expected to spend more
via their mobiles in the next 12 months."

    Rachel Wilkinson, Head of Brand & Retail at Portaltech says: "Our
QuickLive mCommerce app for the iPhone provides a mobile platform for
retailers to showcase their range to consumers who want to browse and buy
quickly and easily via their mobiles. Key to the success of any app is the
convenience and usability factor and we wanted to ensure that we got the
checkout functionality right." She continued: "Our research showed that the
majority of customers polled already had a PayPal account and that PayPal was
the preferred payment method via mobile. In addition, there are 26 million
PayPal accounts held in the UK. We couldn't ignore this feedback and PayPal
became a 'must have' feature for our QuickLive mCommerce checkout."

    Cameron McLean, General Manager, Merchant Services, PayPal UK, commented:
"PayPal sees mobile as the next wave of growth for retailers. We have opened
our secure payment platform to third parties like Portaltech to enable them
to develop innovative mobile solutions for their clients. Shoppers can use
their PayPal account to pay on their mobile phones, with the same security
and convenience they enjoy on their PC."

    Portaltech's first retailer iPhone App using PayPal's Mobile Express
Checkout will be released for L.K. Bennett in September.

   
    To organise a demonstration of Portaltech's QuickLive mobile app,
    contact:

    Rachel Wilkinson, Head of Brand & Retail:
    Rachel.wilkinson@portaltech.co.uk
    T: +44(0)207-981-0023

    NOTES:

    QuickLive mCommerce: This is the brand name for Portaltech's mobile app
commerce platform. This integrates into Portaltech's QuickLive eCommerce
platform, but can also standalone independently and integrate with retailer's
systems. The QuickLive mCommerce app allows customers to browse and purchase,
search for nearby stores, share product on Facebook or via e-mail, create
product wishlists and browse 'Look Books', via their mobile devices.

    About Portaltech

    Portaltech is an award winning eBusiness consultancy that specialises in
the design, implementation, integration and support of eCommerce, mCommerce
and multi channel retail solutions.

    Portaltech have been operating since 1999 and have delivered over 200
successful projects for market leading B2C and B2B brands and retailers,
including LK Bennett, The Body Shop, Sony, Vodafone, Long Tall Sally,
Thompson & Morgan, Bombay Duck and The Royal Mail Group.

   
    For further information and for PR or trade enquiries, please contact:

    Rachel Wilkinson, Head of Brand & Retail, Portaltech:
    Rachel.wilkinson@portaltech.co.uk
    T: +44(0)207-9810023 M: +44(0)788971995

Source: Portaltech

For further information and for PR or trade enquiries, please contact: Rachel Wilkinson, Head of Brand & Retail, Portaltech: Rachel.wilkinson@portaltech.co.uk, T: +44(0)207-9810023 M: +44(0)788971995

OwnSkin Launches Live Wallpaper, a User Generated Live Wallpaper Creation Tool for Android Phones

SINGAPORE, Aug. 30 -- Dalrus Pte Ltd, developer of OwnSkin.com, would like to announce the creation of a free LiveWallpaper user generation tool for Android phones.  The tool (Available at http://www.ownskin.com/livewallpaper ) provides a simple solution for SkinLet filled wallpapers to personalize individual mobile phones. SkinLet is an active component within the live wallpaper which can be customized to provide animation, phone information and live data from the internet.  These are the slickest wallpaper in the world, but they are the ones ordinary people can make and customize to individual needs. User can download the application from the Android market and create customized live wallpaper on ownskin.com.

The launch of LiveWallpaper exemplifies our commitment to providing innovative and entertaining mobile content generating tools to both our rapidly growing digital community and social network enthusiasts worldwide. We hope to provide timely and useful information live to your screen.

We have developed Ownskin Live Wallpaper to enable users the easy upload of photos for the creation of SkinLet with animation, clock compass and battery information. The resulting Live Wallpaper, which provides an interactive wallpaper to Android phones with advanced feature, can be shared among friends. Wallpapers will no longer be just eye candy. There is no complicated SDK to download and install (no matter how simple the SDK might be) and no tutorial to read.  We target this to be pre-school friendly.

Visit http://www.ownskin.com/ today to express your very own personal style with Live wallpapers free!

About OwnSkin

Launched in 2006 by Dalrus Pte Ltd, OwnSkin provides its rapidly growing online community with the ability to create and publish personal content to friends and the world at large. It's the world's fastest growing user generated mobile content site with over 27 Million mobile content created to date by its 13 Million subscribers.

  Trademarks are the property of their owners.

  For More Information Contact:

   Mr. Chin Kwek Loong
   Email: business@ownskin.com
   Tel: +65-9748-6860

Source: OwnSkin
   

CONTACT: Mr. Chin Kwek Loong, Email: business@ownskin.com, Tel: +65-9748-
6860

Web site: http://www.ownskin.com/

Kx's New Release Allows Intelligent Compression, Reduces Latency, and is Faster Than Ever

PALO ALTO, California, August 31, 2010--     Kx Systems, the leader in high-performance database and
timeseries analysis, has announced today the release of kdb+ v2.7. In
response to growing market demand, this version comes with several
enhancements, of which intelligent file compression, enhanced memory
management and a performance increase of up to 20% are the most significant.
With constantly growing data volumes, the costs of storage are an
increasingly important consideration for global financial institutions.
Regulatory requirements are an additional driver for storing greater
quantities of data.

    Kx chief strategist, Simon Garland, comments: "As far as our
clients are concerned this is a straight latency to dollars equation.
Compression only makes sense on fast, multi-core hardware, for example
Intel's latest processors, because using a few cores for compression - out of
a total of say 32 cores - gives very efficient compression and is a very good
use of multi-core machines."

    While most vendors only give their clients an 'on/off' option
for compression, Kx allows intelligent compression through a choice of
algorithms and a broad range of settings, driving down storage requirements
and latency, and optimising CPU usage. The user is able to set the desired
compression levels, by specifying which data to compress and how heavily to
compress it. For example, data that's a day old might not be compressed at
all, data that is up to a week old could have only selected,
customer-specified fields compressed, while data that is older than three
months might be fully compressed. kdb+ allows clients to use third-party
algorithms, or use Kx's proprietary, built-in compression algorithms. Kx's
default, fast, proprietary algorithm compresses data very efficiently, while
the storage requirements for TAQ-like (trade & quote) data, for example, are
significantly reduced.

    Garland continued: "We have been considering whether to add
file compression to kdb+ for a while, but have decided to do it now because
of customer demand. Our customers wanted an efficient way of storing their
data - large institutions have to store hundreds of terabytes of data, so how
it's stored, and whether it's easily and quickly accessible - with minimal
latency - is hugely important to them. Because there is usually a trade-off
between the amount of compression vs. speed of access, we have given our
clients a choice of which data to compress and how aggressively to compress
it."

    "Intel has a long track record working closely with leading
software firms like Kx systems to take advantage of our technology. The new
release of kdb+ represents an innovative use of the capabilities of the
newest Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors, taking advantage of cores to enable
compression," said Boyd Davis, vice president and general manager of Intel's
Data Center Group Marketing. "The solution is a great example of how leading
edge software running on advanced Xeon processors can deliver significant
customer value."

    Other noteworthy benefits of v2.7 include further enhanced
memory management. This translates directly into improved speed: each new
version of kdb+ is significantly faster than the previous, and this is no
exception, being up to 20% faster than v2.6. The new version also introduces
protection against invalid incoming data, with a data structure verification
mechanism which detects invalid user data structures and issues an alert,
allowing appropriate action to be taken. This provides more robust
protection, something which is especially important in an environment of
increasing data volumes.

    Kx's compression algorithms are platform-independent and
available on all operating systems. Third party compression hardware can also
be used, if available. Clients can use operating system specific or third
party algorithms.

    Notes to editors

    About Kx

    Kx offers a unified approach to real-time and historical data
analysis with its high-performance kdb+ database platform. kdb+ provides a
portable 64-bit implementation of our expressive query and programming
language to analyze and store streaming events, manipulate in-memory and
on-disk databases, and build distributed low-latency applications.

    Our focus is on delivering the best performance and
flexibility for high-volume, data-intensive analytics and applications. We
built the technology. You build your business. For more information visit
http://kx.com

   
    Editorial Contact:

    John Norris
    Moonlight Media
    Tel: + 44(0)20-7250-4770
    Email: john@moonlightmedia.co.uk

Source: Kx Systems Inc

Editorial Contact: John Norris, Moonlight Media, Tel: + 44(0)20-7250-4770, Email: john@moonlightmedia.co.uk

Why Liquidware Labs is a 'Must See' at VMworld 2010

End-users and partners given first-hand look at 'On-Ramp' solutions chosen for use by the consulting arms of the largest platform players in VDI

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30 -- VMworld, Booth #941, Moscone Center -- Liquidware Labs, the leader in Assessment, Migration, User Environment Management, and User Experience Monitoring today announced that they will showcase the 'On-Ramp' solutions chosen by some of the biggest names in VDI, including VMware, Dell, Citrix, Quest Software, and more than 50 dedicated channel partners, in booth #941 at VMworld 2010 this week.

The consulting arms for VMware, Dell, and Citrix have all recently signed agreements with Liquidware Labs that enable their respective consultants to utilize the assessment and migration features of Liquidware Labs Stratusphere and Liquidware Labs ProfileUnity. Additionally, Quest Software has reached an agreement with Liquidware Labs to license Stratusphere and plans to incorporate elements of the solution into future versions of its vWorkspace product line.

The agreements with VMware, Dell, and Citrix enable their consultants to use Stratusphere Fit for desktop assessments and ProfileUnity for profile and data migration and user environment provisioning. Licenses for qualified representatives of those organizations are available in the Acceler8 partnership portal on the Liquidware Labs web site. The complete line of Liquidware Labs products, including perpetual licenses of Stratusphere and ProfileUnity are available through Liquidware Labs' worldwide network of more than 50 channel partners.

"We're pleased to have established agreements to provide our software solutions directly to front-line field representatives with the adoption of VDI and Cloud desktop computing initiatives from VMware, Dell, and Citrix," said Steve Gant, VP of strategy and alliances for Liquidware Labs.  "We've seen first-hand how our solutions in the field help create infrastructure awareness, processes, solutions, and methodology for moving users and desktops to virtual infrastructure and Windows 7."

"Our solutions are in use by 17 of the 20 Largest VDI Deployments in the world, and literally hundreds of other deployments progress -- proof positive that our strategy to build software that helps organizations adopt new desktop strategies is resonating with the industry," said Tyler Rohrer, founder and COO of Liquidware Labs.  "We're elated to have these relationships formalized and to have licenses available to field representatives for our proven products for success just a click away."

Stratusphere Fit and Stratusphere UX provides for assessment and user experience monitoring for establishing and maintaining next generation desktops such as VMware View, Citrix XenDesktop, Dell's Cloud offering, and Windows 7 migrations.  ProfileUnity enables user persona and profiles to be harvested from existing desktops where it can be immediately available to next generation desktops in seconds at login.  The solution also provides full user environment management with the ability to provision user settings and modify user configurations.

  More information is available at http://www.LiquidwareLabs.com .

  About Liquidware Labs

Liquidware Labs(TM) (LWL) is the leader in Assessment and User Experience Management for next generation desktops including VMware View, Citrix XenDesktop, and Microsoft Windows 7. The company's Stratusphere(TM) and ProfileUnity(TM) solutions have been described by analysts as the industry's first 'On-Ramp to VDI' by providing complete methodology and software that enable organizations to cost-effectively plan, migrate, and manage their next generation desktop infrastructure with best practices in mind. LWL's comprehensive solutions provide Assessment, Personalization Management, User Configuration, and Service Level Assurance. LWL products are VMware and Citrix certified, and are available through a global network of certified partners.  Visit http://www.liquidwarelabs.com for further information.

  Contacts:
  Jason E. Smith
  media@liquidwarelabs.com
  678-648-7042

Source: Liquidware Labs
   

CONTACT:  Jason E. Smith of Liquidware Labs, +1-678-648-7042,
media@liquidwarelabs.com

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

Keynote Lineup Announced for UBM TechWeb's Interop New York 2010

Industry Leaders Take the Stage at North America's Most Comprehensive IT Event

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30 -- Interop®, produced by UBM TechWeb, today announced a keynote lineup of IT industry leaders from Red Hat, Emulex, Cisco, Dell, Xirrus, Rackspace and Terremark.  The 2010 Interop New York keynote speakers will provide focused and insightful presentations from the main stage, demonstrating Interop's role as the leading business technology event.  The event will take place at the Javits Convention Center, October 18-22.  For more information on keynotes or to register, visit: http://www.interop.com/newyork/.

  To date, Interop brings together the following keynote speakers:
  --  Ben Gibson, VP Data Center/Virtualization Marketing, Cisco
  --  Dario Zamarian, Networking Platform VP & General Manager, Dell
  --  Jeff Benck, President & COO, Emulex
  --  Andy Schroepfer, VP Enterprise Strategy, Rackspace Hosting
  --  Jim Whitehurst, President & CEO, Red Hat
  --  Randy Rowland, SVP Product Development, Terremark Worldwide, Inc.
  --  Dirk I. Gates, CEO & Founder, Xirrus

"Interop has a history of presenting thought leaders who provide attendees with a vision into the future of the industry, revealing key insights on current technology trends and innovations," said Lenny Heymann, Interop General Manager. "As a must-attend event for organizations looking to capture a competitive edge in the marketplace, Interop continues to foster technology adoption and drive discussion around the tools and technologies that are part of a solid information technology strategy."

In addition to the keynote line-up, Interop New York will feature twelve key technologies that can work together to cut costs and increase productivity.  The following technology themes will be examined through panel discussions, workshops and keynote presentations at the event this year:

  --  Virtualization
  --  Cloud Computing
  --  Wireless & Mobility
  --  Information Security & Risk Management
  --  Networking
  --  Storage
  --  Data Center
  --  Enterprise 2.0
  --  Green IT
  --  Video Conferencing
  --  Application Delivery 2.0
  --  VoIP and Unified Communications

As the leading global business technology event, Interop New York 2010 offers a multi-track conference, a major expo show floor, workshops like CIO Boot Camp, Enterprise Cloud Summit and Virtualization Days, and many networking opportunities.  More than 150 exhibitors will showcase their IT solutions at the New York event this year, including Amazon Web Services, Astaro, AT&T, Avistar, Brocade, Cisco, Dell, EMC, Emerson Network Power, Emulex, Enterasys, Force10 Networks, HP, LifeSize, McAfee, Microsoft, OPNET, Polycom, Rackspace, Riverbed, ScienceLogic, Terremark, Tri-Geo Network Security, Vu Technologies and Xirrus. For more information visit: http://www.interop.com/newyork/.

About Interop®

Interop® drives the adoption of technology, providing knowledge and insight to help IT and corporate decision-makers achieve business success. Part of UBM TechWeb's family of global brands, Interop is the leading business technology event series. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet program, Interop provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. For more information about these events visit, http://www.interop.com.

About 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 three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands includes: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a UBM company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

Source: UBM TechWeb
   

CONTACT:  Joylyn Tanner, PR of UBM TechWeb, +1-415-947-6319,
jtanner@techweb.com

Web Site:  http://www.interop.com/

Vail Resorts Announces EpicMix(TM) a New Online and Mobile Application, Allowing Skiers and Riders a Seamless and Effortless Way to Digitally Capture and Share Their Mountain Experience

- EpicMix leverages radio frequency (RF) technology installed at each of the Company's 89 lifts across its five mountain resorts and RF chips embedded in the Company's season passes and lift tickets. - EpicMix will allow guests to track vertical feet skied and days on the mountain. - EpicMix enables guests to share their experiences with family and friends on Facebook and Twitter. - EpicMix will recognize special achievements by rewarding guests with collectible digital pins. - The free EpicMix mobile app will alert guests when their Facebook friends are on the mountain, and can be used to send private messages to meet up. - An EpicMix site for kids will feature special content and privacy restrictions.

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 30 -- Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) unveiled EpicMix(TM), a first-of-its-kind online and mobile application for the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season. EpicMix allows Vail Resorts guests, at any of its five world-class mountain resorts-Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly-to effortlessly utilize technology to digitally capture their ski and ride experience and share it with friends and family.

EpicMix is a digital application that guests can access online, at their computer or via a free mobile application that can be downloaded for the iPhone, Android or other smart phone. EpicMix automatically captures the activity of guests throughout each of its resorts, by leveraging Vail Resorts' state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF) scanners that are being installed at each of its 89 lifts across all five mountain resorts. An RF-enabled chip embedded in Vail Resorts' season passes and PEAKS lift tickets will automatically track guests' lift rides, calculating vertical feet skied and days on the mountain and will recognize special achievements and accomplishments by granting guests commemorative, collectible digital pins. EpicMix will have hundreds of available digital pins for a multitude of unique experiences available at each resort.

EpicMix will allow guests to share their statistics and accomplishments through updates on Twitter and Facebook and guests can create special EpicMix leader boards with their Facebook friends. The EpicMix mobile application will alert guests when any of their Facebook friends are skiing and where they are on the mountain. The application will also allow guests to send messages to their private groups of Facebook friends on the mountain. The mobile application will also provide trail and grooming information, snow and weather reports, as well as resort news and traffic updates. EpicMix will also have a special website for kids under the age of 14, which will allow them to connect with their parents' accounts, but will have content designed specifically for them and unique pins only kids can earn. The kids' site also will have special privacy restrictions. Parents will also be able to use EpicMix to track the lift rides of their kids in real time.

"With the advent of new technology in equipment and new features on the mountain, skiing and riding have become the ultimate form of creative expression in sports and travel. At the same time, the rapid growth of social media has given people a whole new way to express themselves online and connect with friends and family. EpicMix is a groundbreaking experience that brings both together in a seamless and hassle free way for all of our guests," said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. "EpicMix takes the fun of playing and sharing online and marries it with the very real experience of skiing and riding. By not requiring our guests do anything new, EpicMix is accessible to everyone, not just those already familiar with social media. EpicMix has the ability to track your physical accomplishments, similar to applications like Nike+ and then combine it with the community experience of location-based social media, similar to applications like Gowalla."

The basic functionality of EpicMix does not require Vail Resorts' guests to do anything but ski and ride as they always have. There is nothing to buy, nothing new to wear and no required check-ins with their mobile devices. The application is embedded into Vail Resorts' existing season pass and PEAKS lift tickets. EpicMix can be used by any guest at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly, whether they purchase a season pass or a PEAKS single day lift ticket. EpicMix will launch on opening day at Keystone Mountain on Nov. 5, 2010. The Company has posted a comprehensive video demonstrating the features and functionality of EpicMix at http://www.epicmix.com.

The privacy of Vail Resorts guests is of paramount importance to the Company and no information collected through EpicMix will be shared unless a guest "opts in" and specifically chooses to share their information. All information collected through EpicMix is subject to the strict privacy policies of Vail Resorts. Guests can choose to disable the RF chip in their pass to prevent any scanning. Children under 14 participating in EpicMix will have limited features and a connection only to their parents' account.

EpicMix and Vail Resorts Season Passes

EpicMix is available to all Vail Resorts guests who have a PEAKS lift ticket or a season pass. The Vail Resorts' Epic Pass, Epic 7-Pack, Summit Pass, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin Pass, Heavenly Pass and PEAKS Lift Ticket are all enabled with RF technology and allow guests to participate in EpicMix. All Vail Resorts season passes are currently on sale now and the revolutionary Epic Pass(TM) is back for its third season providing unlimited, unrestricted access to six world-class resorts, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly, as well as at Arapahoe Basin at US$599 for adults and US$299 for children (ages 5 to 12). New this year is the Epic 7-Pack(TM) (http://www.epicpass.com): A seven-day unrestricted ticket that skiers and snowboarders can use at any one of Vail Resorts' five mountain resorts and Arapahoe Basin anytime during the season at a price of US$449, or almost 35-percent off of a single-day lift ticket price at the window. Also for the second year, The Summit Pass(TM) is available to purchase online at http://www.epicpass.com and provides unlimited, unrestricted lift access at the top Summit County resorts-Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin-at US$409 for adults, US$319 for teens (ages 13 to 18) and US$209 for children (ages 5 to 12). Also new this year is a Keystone and Arapahoe Basin Pass, which offers unlimited, unrestricted skiing and riding at both resorts and is priced at US$359 for adults, US$299 for teens and US$199 for children. Prices on all pass products are guaranteed until Sept. 7, 2010.

For more information and to watch a demo video of EpicMix, visit http://www.epicmix.com, http://www.epicpass.com or http://www.snowusa.com.

For broadcast-quality video footage and photos, visit: public.me.com/vail.resorts. Please credit Vail Resorts for both the photos and video.

About Vail ResortsVail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resort properties of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, the Heavenly Ski Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:MTN).  The Vail Resorts company website is http://www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is http://www.snow.com.

Online newsroom:  news.vailresorts.com

Source: Vail Resorts, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Christina Weber, +1-416-322-5897, ext. 221,
cweber@highviewcommunications.com, for Vail Resorts, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.vailresorts.com/
http://www.epicmix.com/
http://www.epicpass.com/
http://www.snow.com/

DLP Cinema® Delivers Enhanced 4K Chip to Light Up The Biggest Screens

Now offering the largest portfolio of resolutions and the industry's only DCI certified solution

DALLAS, Aug. 30 -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE:TXN) DLP® announced today it has started shipping DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K chips to its licensees, Barco, Christie Digital and NEC. Projectors with the DLP Cinema 4K chip are expected to be installed in Q1 2011 and several industry demos are anticipated between now and then by DLP Cinema licensees. With the availability of this chip, DLP Cinema offers exhibitors the widest variety of stable resolution options to suit their needs at any screen size.

  (Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100830/LA56787)
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"Regardless of resolution option or screen size, exhibitors can count on DLP Cinema's award winning technology to deliver all the light, to all the pixels, all the time," said Dave Duncan, business manager for Texas Instruments, DLP Cinema Products.

DLP Cinema's 4K chip will enable its licensees to manufacture the brightest and most energy efficient digital cinema projectors in the world.  In addition, all projectors utilizing the new 4K chip will be designed to meet the Digital Cinema System Specifications developed by DCI, LLC for established image quality and security. Currently, all DLP Cinema 2K projector models with the next generation DLP Cinema electronics platform are DCI compliant.

Exhibitors will likely install the DLP Cinema 4K solution to light up theatre screens as wide as 100 feet and 3D screens as wide as 75 feet, which has been a challenge for competing technologies. All DLP Cinema projectors, regardless of the resolution, have the leading attributes for which DLP Cinema products are known, including precise DCI compliant colors, superior contrast ratios including greater than 2500:1 and light output necessary to illuminate the largest auditoriums.

"DLP Cinema remains dedicated to providing the cinema industry with diverse platforms in both 2K and 4K solutions," said Kent Novak, senior vice president and general manager for DLP Products.  "Texas Instruments will continue to innovate and further the development of its DLP Cinema 2K chips which are indisputably the industry standard, including the capability of upgrading the newest 2K projectors to 4K."

About DLP Cinema

DLP Cinema is a proprietary technology that delivers clear, sharp, bright and accurate images to movie theatres globally. To manufacture and market under the DLP Cinema trademark, technology licensees, including Barco, Christie and NEC, must meet stringent standards and guidelines meant to ensure the best possible performance and picture quality. This digital picture and standard of excellence ensures that a DLP Cinema movie screening looks flawless and each showing is as perfect as the first with no annoying scratches, tears or weaving that detract from the moviegoing experience. For more information, or to find a DLP Cinema theatre near you, please visit http://www.dlpcinema.com.

About Texas Instruments DLP Products

DLP display technology from Texas Instruments offers clarity down to the most minute detail, delivering pictures rich with color, contrast and brightness projectors for business, home, professional venue, digital cinema (DLP Cinema®) and large-screen HDTVs. Many of the world's top projection and display manufacturers design, manufacture and market products based on DLP technology. DLP is the only imaging technology with a legacy in digital cinema where it set the industry standard demonstrated by the deployment of DLP Cinema technology in more than 20,000 screens worldwide. At the heart of every DLP chip is an array of up to 2.2 million microscopic mirrors, which switch incredibly fast to create a high-resolution, highly reliable, full-color image. DLP technology's chip architecture and inherent speed advantage provide razor-sharp images and excellent reproduction of fast motion video. Since early 1996, more than 20 million DLP subsystems have been shipped. For more information, please visit http://www.dlp.com or follow DLP on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TI_DLP.

About Texas Instruments

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

DLP and DLP Cinema are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.

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Source: Texas Instruments DLP
   

CONTACT:  Kateri Gemperle of TI DLP Products, +1-214-567-3617,
Kateri@ti.com; or Jessika Goldstein of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-425-638-7000, jgoldstein@waggeneredstrom.com, for Texas Instruments DLP

Web Site:  http://www.dlp.com/

NEC and SomaLogic Enter Agreement to Prepare for Delivery of Novel Forms of Health Information via Cloud Services

Partnership seeks to accelerate worldwide clinical use of SomaLogic's powerful aptamer-based diagnostic technology

TOKYO, and BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 30 -- NEC Corporation (NEC) and privately held SomaLogic, Inc. announced today that they have signed an agreement to explore aptamer (*1) related businesses in the life sciences and healthcare markets. In addition, NEC announced that it has made an equity investment in SomaLogic in support of a long-term strategic relationship between the two companies.

The agreement establishes a framework for the two companies to develop and implement applications within NEC's cloud-based services platform to enhance SomaLogic's products for life sciences research and diagnostics. Customers will include pharmaceutical companies, research laboratories, and practicing physicians, with the eventual goal of expanding into personal healthcare services.

"NEC is pleased to work with one of the most exciting companies emerging in the field of molecular diagnostics," said Tadashi Higashino, Senior Vice President, NEC. "We believe that both companies can leverage their unique experiences and integrate them to provide for better healthcare, and thus enhance people's lives, worldwide."

SomaLogic has developed a breakthrough proteomics platform for both biomarker discovery and diagnostics applications, which can accurately and reliably detect nearly a thousand proteins to identify disease-associated protein signatures from a single drop of blood (i.e. approximately 15uL). The parties envision integrating this powerful new technology with NEC's BIOPRISM (*2), the life science research support system, and other NEC data analysis tools, including its SVM+ (*3) expertise. "This agreement gives us a firm basis on which to create new possibilities for the future," said Larry Gold, SomaLogic's Founder and CEO. "We are delighted with NEC's foresight, and we look forward to working with our NEC colleagues to find efficient and effective ways to optimize the research and clinical impact of our work."

Note

*1: Aptamers are single-stranded nucleic acids that form well-defined three-dimensional shapes, allowing them to bind target molecules in a manner that is conceptually similar to antibodies. Aptamers combine the optimal characteristics of small molecules and antibodies, including high specificity and affinity, chemical stability, and the ability to target protein-to-protein interactions, but with the significant added advantage of being measurable using well-established high-throughput nucleic acid technologies.

*2: BIOPRISM is NEC's proprietary life science information management system. BIOPRISM has a number of unique IT functions, such as a unidirectional pseudonym function for vast inspected omics data, a central management function for actual samples and inspected omics data, a data analysis function, and a reference function for inspected omics data and results.

*3: SVM+ is a machine learning technique for data analysis, recently developed by NEC Laboratories America, Inc. It is part of NEC's new generation of data analytics tools that can combine knowledge from multiple data sources, including the knowledge of experts.  For the analysis of proteomic samples, not only the micro array data are evaluated but also supporting information from patient records and from the biomedical literature. It is planned to offer these data analytics tools as cloud service on the BIOPRISM platform.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company's experience and global resources, NEC's advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society.  For more information, visit NEC at http://www.nec.com/.

NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Other product or service marks mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. ©2010 NEC Corporation.

About SomaLogic, Inc.

SomaLogic, Inc. is a privately-held biomarker discovery and clinical proteomics company based in Boulder, Colorado. The company's mission is to use its proprietary Slow-Offrate Modified Aptamer ("SOMAmer") technology to develop enhanced protein analysis tools and reagents for the life sciences community, to facilitate target validation, and to develop and commercialize clinical diagnostic products that will improve the delivery of healthcare by offering timely and accurate diagnostic information to physicians and their patients. Further information about SomaLogic can be found at http://www.somalogic.com.

Source: SomaLogic, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Chris Shimizu of NEC Corporation, yc-shimizu@cb.jp.nec.com,
+81-3-3798-6511; or Mark Messenbaugh of SomaLogic, Inc., +1-303-625-9007,
mmessenbaugh@somalogic.com

Web Site:  http://www.somalogic.com/
http://www.nec.com/

Jager For Life - Jagermeister Offers Consumers a Chance to Get Inked from Living Tattoo Legends

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Aug. 30 -- Jagermeister's attitude just got bolder and edgier with the introduction of Jager For Life, the opportunity to turn three lucky winners' bodies into a canvas for three of the world's biggest tattoo stars. Whether they are looking to add to a collection, make up for an embarrassing tat, or get inked for the first time, consumers are now one click away from being inked by a living legend.

Jagermeister is bringing together Mario Barth - the rockstar and undisputed king of Las Vegas tattooing, Josh Lord - of East Side Ink and Ruthless - the hottest new tattoo talent in Los Angeles, three of the most skilled and sought after tattoo artists in the world, to offer consumers a chance to permanently show their dedication to the brand. The three master tattoo artists, known for their expert artistry and year long waiting lists, will be designing their individual interpretations of Jagermeister and its distinctive square green bottle, rich history of myths and legends, and its iconic label featuring a stag and cross. Consumers will then enter for a chance to permanently display one of these works of art on their body. The program kicks off August 27th and runs through December 31st, 2010 when three winners will be selected.

In addition to offering brand loyalists an opportunity to receive ink from a famed tattoo artist, Jager for Life is providing an online platform where consumers can immortalize their ink and showcase their favorite tattoos. Once uploaded, others can view and rate the submitted tattoos as well as share submissions with friends through top social media sites.

Jagermeister has partnered with Inked Magazine, a monthly men's magazine that focuses on the culture, style and art of the rapidly expanding tattoo community, to bring exclusive never seen before video interviews with each of the three artists. Additionally, Jager For Life advertorials will be featured in the September and October issues of Inked.

"We receive thousands of emails from Jagermeister fans with images of their Jagermeister inspired tattoos," says Bill Henderson, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising at Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc. "We wanted to provide these loyal consumers with something they couldn't normally get - immediate access to three of the top tattoo artists in the world, never before seen Jagermeister ink designs and the opportunity to rock Jager For Life."

World renowned tattoo artist Mario Barth has been tattooing for 30 years, and has won over 200 tattooing awards internationally. His clientele includes Usher, Lenny Kravitz, and Tommy Lee, to name a few. He is currently the chief tattoo artist and owner of the legendary Starlight Tattoo studios in New Jersey and at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, as well as "King Ink - Mario Barth at the Mirage", the first ever tattoo studio and nightclub, located at the Mirage Hotel and Casino.

Josh Lord began tattooing in New York 11 years ago.  If Leonardo da Vinci and Charles Darwin had a love child who decided to embark on a career as a tattoo artist, his name would be Josh Lord, whose work often features incredibly detailed anatomical and naturalistic themes. He is the East Coast's artist of the intricate and the owner of two of New York's hottest shops; Graceland and East Side Ink--where A-listers like Rihanna and Daniel Day-Lewis have been tattooed. Lord is also the man Hollywood tapped to create the tattoos for The Last Airbender.

Tattoo's new rising star is Ruthless, and she is not just a pretty face on LA Ink, the girl's got serious tattoo skills. She is a native Angelino who left Los Angeles to apprentice under Tattoo Joe at Physical Graffiti in Connecticut. Then her tattooing took her to Sacred Art Tattoo in Hawaii where she developed her own Eastern-inspired style. Now she has returned home to Los Angeles and become a star working out of American Electric.

Register to win where legal and view rules and regulations at http://www.jagerforlife.com.

Jagermeister, which translates to "master hunter", is the #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States and one of the top shot brands in the world. The liqueur is based on a secret recipe, combining 56 different natural ingredients, including select herbs, blossoms, roots and fruits from every corner of the globe. Jagermeister, with the distinctive square bottle, was developed in 1934 in Germany and the brand quickly gained global fame through its innovative marketing, unique taste profile and its association with good times. Jagermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc./Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY http://www.jager.com. Jagermeister is available in the following sizes in the United States: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.75L.

Jagermeister Liqueur 35% Alc./Vol. Imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY http://www.jager.com Jagermeister is available in the following sizes in the United States: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.75L.

  DRINK RESPONSIBLY

  Kate Laufer
  Director, Public Relations
  Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc.
  914-637-5752
  klaufer@sidneyfrank.com

Source: Jagermeister
   

CONTACT:  Kate Laufer, Director, Public Relations, Sidney Frank Importing
Company, Inc., +1-914-637-5752, klaufer@sidneyfrank.com

Web Site:  http://www.jager.com/

More Wireless Data and Call Capacity Activated for Palmdale, California

Verizon Wireless adds capacity to cell sites to stay ahead of demand for calls, email, text and web surfing

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 30 -- Even more Los Angeles County residents, businesses and visitors can now enjoy high-speed wireless data and voice connections in the Pearland neighborhood of eastern Palmdale along the North-South portion of SR-138 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

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

THX Audio System in 2011 Lincoln MKX Rocks the Competition With Quality, Capabilities and Value

With More Connectivity Features, Advanced Technology and Pristine Sound Reproduction, THX and Lincoln are Defining How Music Should Be Experienced

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The THX® II Certified Audio system in the new 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover SUV rivals all others with exclusive technology, sound quality and value. Offered as an available feature, the technology-rich THX II Certified system is only $995, a fraction of the price of other premium audio brands.

  (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100830/SF56731)
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With most car audio systems, surround sound is restricted to a handful of hard-to-find, DVD-Audio titles. The THX II Certified system, featuring DTS Neural Surround®, lets audiophiles rock-out with immersive 5.1 surround sound from hundreds of radio stations, including many HD Radio(TM) broadcasts. Even MP3s and other stereo music tracks can be up-mixed to surround sound with a push of the button.

Featuring a wide range of connectivity options and advanced technologies, the THX II Certified system puts other luxury automakers to shame. CDs deliver uncompressed music that mirrors the recording studio, and USB-connectivity brings your MP3 player's digital music library to life--accessible using the exclusive MyLincoln Touch(TM) interface.

And, only Lincoln features a "THX Demo Button," giving driver and passengers the legendary THX Deep Note(TM) "OoommMMM" cinematic sound--anytime, anywhere. Turn it up. We dare you.

The THX II Certified Audio system is powered by 600 watts and 14 strategically positioned speakers, including an 8-inch subwoofer system and 12-channel DSP controlled amplifier. A center-channel THX Slot Speaker(TM) array, featured on the MKX dashboard, produces a wide, spacious sound stage and home theater-like ambience. The quiet acoustics of the Lincoln MKX cabin minimizes road noise and brings out every nuance of your favorite music.

  2011 Lincoln MKX/THX II Certified Audio Technology Overview:
  --  THX Certified Sound
  --  THX Slot Speaker Technology
  --  HD Radio Technology
  --  DTS Neural Surround
  --  Bluetooth Streaming Audio
  --  MyLincoln Touch
  --  USB Connectivity
  --  Sirius Satellite Radio
  --  AM/FM Terrestrial Radio
  --  CD Playback

For more information about THX II Certified Audio systems, HD Radio Technology or DTS Neural Surround visit http://www.thx.com, http://www.hdradio.com and http://www.dts.com. To find out more about Lincoln vehicles, visit http://www.lincoln.com.

About DTS, INC.

DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) is dedicated to making digital entertainment exciting, engaging and effortless by providing state-of-the-art audio technology to hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products worldwide. From a renowned legacy as a pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS became a mandatory audio format in the Blu-ray Disc standard and is now increasingly deployed in enabling digital delivery of movies and other forms of digital entertainment on a growing array of network-connected consumer devices. DTS technology is in home theaters, car audio systems, PCs, game consoles, DVD players, televisions, digital media players, set-top boxes, smart phones, surround music software and every device capable of playing Blu-ray discs. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, California with its licensing operations headquartered in Limerick, Ireland. DTS also has offices in Northern California, Washington, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For further information, please visit http://www.dts.com.

ABOUT FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents.  With about 201,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo.  The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.  For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.

ABOUT THX LTD.

Founded by George Lucas and recognized by audiences around the globe, THX is synonymous with the design and certification of world-class cinemas, premium audio systems, HDTVs, and blockbuster movies and games. Products featuring THX defy convention and define quality in their class, whether in the cinema, home or on the road. For more information, visit http://www.thx.com.

THX, the THX logo and THX Slot Speaker are trademarks of THX Ltd. which are registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Source: THX Ltd.
   

CONTACT:  Graham McKenna of THX Ltd., +1-510-332-8939, gmckenna@thx.com;
or Alan Hall of Ford Motor Company, Ahall32@ford.com

Web Site:  http://www.thx.com/
http://www.dts.com/
http://www.ford.com/

Showtime® House 2010 Marries High Design With Cutting-Edge Technology

Third Evolution Of The Famed Showhome Adds A Hi-Tech Twist In Luxury Penthouses

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- For the third straight year, Showtime Networks is working with some of the world's top designers, who will draw inspiration from the network's series and redesign high-end residential space to create the Showtime House. Located in Midtown Manhattan's Cassa Hotel and Residences, this year's showhome will marry high design with new technologies in the top three penthouses of the 48 story building. The Showtime House will debut September 7 and will be open through the end of October for private events and public tours.

The Showtime House will be transformed by a stellar group of top designers who will create incredible rooms inspired by the Showtime original series Dexter, Nurse Jackie, Weeds, United States of Tara, The Big C, The Borgias and Californication. The showhome at Cassa Hotel and Residences, 70 West 45th Street, will be open to the public on Saturdays from Sept. 11 through Oct. 23. Tickets for admission will sell for $15 each, with all proceeds from the ticket sales benefiting the non-profit Harlem Children's Zone®. For full details on the Showtime House, its designers and sponsors, videos and more, go to http://www.showtimehouse.com.

"The SHOWTIME HOUSE, like the ones that preceded it, is the personification of the Showtime brand," said Len Fogge, Executive Vice President, Creative, Marketing, Research and Digital Media, Showtime Networks Inc. "Armed this year with an entirely new group of cutting-edge designers and in a contemporary midtown location, we infused the latest in cutting-edge technology into the house to demonstrate how both entertainment and design are evolving into new forms. These added elements of digital interactivity will add a new dimension to the visitors' experience, providing a deeper connection with our Showtime series."

This year's line-up of incredible design talent includes Jeff Andrews of Jeff Andrews-Design, Space 4 Architecture, Robert Bristow and Pilar Proffitt of POESIS, Keith Baltimore of the Baltimore Design Group, Marc Thorpe of Third Eye Studios and David Schwarz of HUSH Studios, John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of John Loecke, Inc., Gregory Okshteyn of Studios GO, Katie Lydon Interiors,  Brooks Atwood of POD Design + Media with Perlin Studios, Stephen Chung/architect and Matthias Altwicker/AB Architekten, Laura Bohn Design Associates, Eric Chan, Bradley Price and Jeff Miller of ECCO Design, BG Studio International Inc. and Bruce Mau Design. Each designer has been tasked to design a room inspired by one of the Showtime series. Their work will be filmed as part of a special half-hour show produced by and aired on SHOWTIME.

The Showtime House takes an original and unexpected showhome design and adds a new element - each designer has been challenged to showcase how high design and technology can be integrated into everyday spaces:

  --  John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon are collaborating with HP to create
      out-of-the-box technology-meets-design bespoke elements including:
      Weeds-inspired wall designs created with revolutionary HP Wallskins
      technology, custom lampshades printed with HP Latex Technology, and
      innovative multimedia installations that employ an HP TouchSmart PC.

  --  Jeff Andrews (decorator to Dexter executive producer and star Michael
      C. Hall) integrates state-of-the-art LG Electronics technology into
      his Dexter "refuge" by using an HD video projector to create an
      atmospheric experience. The room also features an ultra-slim LED HDTV
      with wireless Blu-ray Disc playback and LG's innovative, "Art Cool"
      air conditioner to frame a stylized photo from the Dexter series.

  --  Using chromo-therapy techniques and interactive motion technology,
      Stephen Chung and Matthias Altwicker partnered with MIT graduates to
      reveal an oasis designed to rejuvenate and recharge The Big C's lead
      character Cathy.

  --  With Hush Studios, Marc Thorpe creates a conceptual commentary on the
      original gangsters using light, sound, and high-tech treats for The
      Borgias media room.

  --  Eric Chan and the ECCO Design team will use HP technology, including
      an HP Photosmart e-All-in-One printer and HP Pavilion PCs, to create
      an immersive photo booth experience that will put visitors in the
      shoes of their favorite Californication characters.

  --  Brooks Atwood and Daniel Perlin invite visitors to become 'Tara' by
      integrating video tracking technology to create a digital mirror wall
      that allows visitors to merge their identities with one of her
      alternate personalities from the United States of Tara.

The Showtime House media partners include Wired magazine, CNET, The New Yorker, and Lonny magazine. The partners will extend their support and expertise to the designers by providing print, online, and event exposure. Participating sponsors who are providing product to the showhome include Cassa Hotel and Residences, Brizo, Dyson, HP, IDS Audio/Video Technologies, Johnnie Walker, Karastan, Ketel One, LG, Lutron, Optoma, PANTONE Paints by Fine Paints of Europe, Sonos, Swarovski and Toshiba.

The showhome will also host a number of private events including The New Yorker-hosted 20 Under 40, Cartoons and Cocktails, and Playlist events, and the Hope Lodge charity event among others. For more information on private events, please contact Blaise Preau at blaise.preau@showtime.net. Chrysanthemum Partners will produce and manage the showhome this year. Partners Christie Boyle and Samantha Nestor have produced many showhomes across the country as well as the last two Showtime House projects.

About Showtime Networks Inc.:

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM) and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2(TM), SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME® SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM) XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD(TM), SHOWTIME 2 HD(TM), THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD(TM), SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND(TM) and FLIX ON DEMAND®. SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks(TM), a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution which recently launched SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL(TM). All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.

About Cassa Hotel and Residences

Cassa Hotel and Residences makes an identifiable mark in the New York City skyline with its elegant proportions, rising as an obelisk among its traditional neighbors. Envisioned by Solly Assa of Assa Properties, the project was conceived by Enrique Norten of TEN Arquitectos and CetraRuddy. Sited within a prime location of New York's Fifth and Madison Avenues, the 166 rooms and 57 residences are urban sanctuaries, contemporary in design and rich in texture, yet warm and inviting. An exciting addition will be the 1945 Restaurant and Lounge, the next ambition of Jesse Keyes, the brainchild of famed La Esquina, Goldbar, and Hotel Griffou. Cassa Hotel and Residences, 70 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036. Tel: 212-302-8700.  http://www.cassahotelny.com

About Harlem Children's Zone

Founded in 1970, Harlem Children's Zone® is a renowned, community-based not-for-profit that offers education, social-service and community-building services in Central Harlem. The organization has created a network of programs for children from birth through college, serving over 8,000 at-risk youth within its 97-block zone. HCZ operates two public charter schools, as well as several after-school and pre-school programs.  With documented results, HCZ is serving as a model for tackling poverty nationwide.  http://www.hcz.org

Source: Showtime Networks Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Johanna Fuentes. +1-212-708-1590, johanna.fuentes@showtime.net,
or Cheminne Taylor-Smith, +1-336-509-8293, pr@chrysanthemumpartners.com

Web Site:  http://www.showtimehouse.com/
http://www.cassahotelny.com/
http://www.hcz.org/

Elsevier Introduces SciVerse, an Innovative Platform for Accelerating Science

AMSTERDAM, August 30, 2010--
   
    - Integrates ScienceDirect, Scopus and Targeted Web Content;
      Offers New Search and Discovery Applications -

    - Opening APIs to Encourage Development of Customized Solutions -

    Elsevier, (http://www.elsevier.com/) a world-leading publisher of
scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today
announced the launch of SciVerse (http://www.sciverse.com/), an innovative
platform that integrates the company's key products and encourages the
scientific community to collaborate on the development of customized search
and discovery applications. Elsevier has committed to releasing the APIs
(application programming interfaces) for all of the content on SciVerse and
will offer application development support tools on the site.

    "SciVerse is a start of a new journey for Elsevier where we plan to
provide customized search and discovery solutions and increase
interoperability within our products and third party services," said Jay
Katzen, Managing Director, Academic & Government Products, Elsevier. "We
recognize that it is critical to involve the researchers and librarians in
the creation of solutions as they are in the best position to identify and
address their search and discovery challenges. By providing our content APIs
later this year, we will empower researchers and developers to build custom
applications to enhance their workflow and share these applications with the
scientific community within SciVerse."

    A multi-phased initiative aimed at accelerating science through
applications targeted to specific researcher needs, at launch SciVerse will
include SciVerse Hub beta, a module that integrates ScienceDirect
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/), Scopus (http://www.scopus.com/) and targeted
web content from Scirus, Elsevier's science-specific Internet search engine.
SciVerse Hub beta allows for a single search across its integrated content
with results ranked by relevancy and without duplication, saving valuable
researcher time.

    Combining familiar resources with new efficiencies, SciVerse also enables
interoperability among ScienceDirect, Scopus and the new SciVerse Hub beta.
For example, ScienceDirect users who also subscribe to Scopus will now be
able to access key author information without leaving the article, and link
directly into comprehensive lists of all an author's documents and citations
in Scopus.

    SciVerse Hub beta will include three search and discovery applications at
launch:

   
    - Methods section search application - allows researchers to search only
      the methodology and protocol sections of full-text articles.

    - Matching Sentences application - returns search results with the query
      words highlighted in the full sentence where they appear.

    - Prolific Authors application - prominently displays the most prolific
      authors for each search result.

    The initial applications offer an example of the possible solutions that
can be built using content APIs and were developed by NextBio, a provider of
a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform for life sciences researchers which
includes ontology-based semantic tools. Elsevier began collaborating with
NextBio in 2009.

    Elsevier will begin rolling out its APIs on SciVerse in Q4 of this year
including content APIs for ScienceDirect, Scopus, and SciVerse Hub beta. In
opening up this trusted content to development by the worldwide scientific
and developer communities, SciVerse will allow for collaboration on
applications that meet specific researcher challenges and enable the creation
of customized solutions for efficiently finding, using and re-using SciVerse
content.

    "As a physician scientist, there is vast amount of information that is
available for potential discoveries which has limited my ability to find and
consume the right information in the time I have available for research,"
said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina
School of Medicine. "Applications that provide more intelligent results will
significantly improve my workflow. I am very excited about the first SciVerse
applications and eager to see new additions as the larger community begins
development."

    For more information about SciVerse, please visit
http://www.info.sciverse.com.

    About Elsevier

    Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medical information products and services. The company works in partnership
with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000
journals, including The Lancet (http://www.thelancet.com/) and Cell (
http://www.cell.com/), and close to 20,000 book titles, including major
reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier's online solutions include
ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com/), Scopus (http://www.scopus.com/
), Reaxys (https://www.reaxys.com/), MD Consult (http://www.mdconsult.com/)
and Nursing Consult (http://www.nursingconsult.com/), which enhance the
productivity of science and health professionals, and the SciVal suite
(http://www.scival.com/) and MEDai's Pinpoint Review (http://www.medai.com/),
which help research and health care institutions deliver better outcomes more
cost-effectively.

    A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier (
http://www.elsevier.com/) employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is part
of Reed Elsevier Group PLC (http://www.reedelsevier.com/), a world-leading
publisher and information provider, which is jointly owned by Reed Elsevier
PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. The ticker symbols are REN (Euronext Amsterdam),
REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York Stock Exchange).

   
    Media Contact
    Sandra Plasse/Jennifer Saunders
    +1-212-752-8338
    splasse@psbpr.com
    jsaunders@psbpr.com

Source: Elsevier

Media Contact: Sandra Plasse/Jennifer Saunders, +1-212-752-8338, splasse@psbpr.com , jsaunders@psbpr.com .

Sedgwick CMS viaOne® Customizable Home Page Combines Advanced Dashboard Visualization, On-Demand Claim Metrics, Portal Convenience

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 30 -- Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. (Sedgwick CMS) announces the successful implementation of the viaOne® customizable home page, an advanced data visualization and analytics resource for workers' compensation and liability claims management clients.  The viaOne customizable home page moves beyond conventional dashboard functionality to offer Sedgwick CMS clients dynamic, on-demand reporting combined with sophisticated user-directed data analysis.

The viaOne customizable home page delivers personal power to Sedgwick CMS clients to design and control risk metric displays that address their exact requirements.  The system's exceptional flexibility enables individual professionals as different in their responsibilities as risk managers, CFOs, human resource officers, claims specialists and frontline supervisors to highlight the data they need to work more efficiently.  Users select from an extensive menu of standard templates, metrics, timeframes, graphics, risk management gadgets, and other Sedgwick CMS information.

The exceptional analytical capabilities of the customizable home page enable Sedgwick CMS clients to evaluate program performance in precise detail by drilling down and exploring information trends and relationships within the graphic display.  Authorized users can even click through the graphs to view individual claim files that underlie the data.

The system's easy-to-use, step-by-step report creation process facilitates meaningful analysis by guiding users through an information tree that only presents logic-driven options consistent with earlier selections.  As with all viaOne features, Sedgwick CMS helps clients get started with the customizable home page by offering complimentary orientation webinars and self-paced on-line training modules.

"We wanted to give our clients a claims information reporting platform as flexible and responsive to their personal requirements as a social networking site," said Sedgwick CMS President and CEO David A. North.  "The viaOne customizable home page delivers unprecedented convenience and power to convert information into solutions."

About Sedgwick CMS

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. is the leading North American provider of innovative claims and productivity management solutions. Sedgwick CMS and its affiliated companies deliver cost-effective claims administration, medical management, risk consulting and related services to clients through the expertise of 6,600 colleagues in a hundred and thirty offices in the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in workers' compensation; disability, FMLA and other employee absence; general, automobile and professional liability; and warranty and credit card claims services as well as Medicare compliance solutions. Sedgwick CMS and its affiliates design and implement customized programs based on proven practices that meet client needs. For more see http://www.sedgwickcms.com/.

Contact: Frank J. Huffman, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, 901-415-7548, frank.huffman@sedgwickcms.com.

Source: Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Frank J. Huffman, Senior Vice President, Corporate
Communications, +1-901-415-7548, frank.huffman@sedgwickcms.com

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