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NetEx and Veeam Software Partner to Provide Free WAN Optimization Software for New Veeam Backup & Replication Customers

MINNEAPOLIS and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- NetEx®, the leader in WAN optimization software, and Veeam Software, innovative provider of data protection, disaster recovery and systems management solutions for VMware virtual datacenter environments, announced today they will partner to supply free HyperIP® software to customers who license Veeam Backup & Replication for VMware.

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This exclusive agreement entitles Veeam users to a free one-year subscription to the 2Mb/s HyperIP (VM edition), a virtual appliance that improves the performance of moving large amounts of data across a WAN. Solution provider partners will be given the opportunity to deploy HyperIP with Veeam Backup & Replication beginning immediately. New customers who license Veeam Backup & Replication after July 1, 2010 are eligible for two complimentary 2Mb/s one-year subscriptions of HyperIP. The program will be available through July 2011.

The partnership addresses the challenges of varying network configurations and conditions that can be common in virtualization and cloud computing environments, including packet loss, latency, and jitter.

"NetEx and Veeam have a common goal of ensuring performance and reliability of VMware data protection and disaster recovery," said Ratmir Timashev, Veeam President and CEO. "We know that no matter how good the backup and replication software, network conditions can sometimes result in less-than-ideal results for customers, so we are happy that NetEx will provide its software-based WAN optimization solution to our customers in this exclusive free offer."

"Time and time again, we have proven how HyperIP extends the functionality of VMware, and Veeam's backup and replication product provides an excellent platform for demonstrating this to a new market," said Robert MacIntyre, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing at NetEx. "When data, or virtual systems, must be transferred between locations as in a DR test scenario, users will find that HyperIP delivers a significant performance boost."

NetEx and Veeam will collaborate in the development of joint support materials and technical resources, such as end user documentation and training.

Veeam Backup & Replication is the first enterprise-ready solution that combines backup and replication in a single product for fast recovery in VMware ESX and ESXi environments, delivering near continuous data protection (CDP) at a cost that is 80 percent lower than traditional CDP. Veeam Backup & Replication combines the power of virtualization and the innovation of Veeam to provide Virtualized-Powered Data Protection, or vPower.  Veeam's patent-pending technology enables instant VM recovery, universal application-item recovery and automated recovery verification.

NetEx's award-winning HyperIP is a software-only, virtualization-ready WAN optimization solution, ideal for moving large data sets across WANs securely, swiftly and seamlessly. Patent-pending technology accelerates and optimizes industry-leading data replication and file transfer applications by aggregating multiple data replication applications over a shared connection while mitigating the inherent network latency and network disruption for long-distance remote TCP data transmissions. The full version of HyperIP supports long-distance data transfers at up to 800 Mb/s, the highest performance of any WAN optimization solution on the market, and 25 to more than 100 percent faster than competitive products. Transfer speed is optimized for the full range of data management applications, including backup & remote replication and business continuance/disaster recovery (BC/DR). NetEx offers HyperIP for cloud infrastructures as a software-only configuration, enabling customers to quickly deploy the acceleration software into their existing VMware infrastructures.

About Veeam Software

Veeam Software, a premier-level VMware Technology Alliance Partner and member of the VMware Ready Management program, develops innovative software to manage VMware vSphere 4 and VMware Infrastructure 3. Veeam vPower(TM) provides advanced Virtualization-Powered Data Protection(TM) and is the underlying technology in Veeam Backup & Replication(TM), the #1 solution for VMware backup. Veeam ONE(TM) provides a single solution for managing the performance, configuration and utilization of VMware environments and includes: Veeam Reporter(TM) for capacity planning, change management, and reporting and chargeback; Veeam Business View(TM) for business categorization of the VMware environment; and a choice of monitoring options including the nworks Management Pack(TM) for Microsoft System Center, the nworks Smart Plug-in(TM) for HP Operations Manager, and Veeam Monitor(TM). Learn more about Veeam Software by visiting http://www.veeam.com.

About NetEx

Formed in 1999 as a spin-off of Storage Technology Corporation (StorageTek®), privately-held NetEx is providing the world's fastest WAN optimization software in the industry, along with guaranteed data delivery, for over 20 years to more than 100 of the world's largest and most sophisticated organizations, including some of the most prestigious providers of financial, transportation and telecommunications services and government entities. Customers include Woodgroup,  VISA, U.S. DoD, BP, Telstra, NTT, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Lloyds TSB, NDC Health, IRS, and many others. As a VMware Technology Alliance Partner, NetEx's HyperIP WAN optimizer software is leading the way in demonstrating impressive performance results for supercharging VMware applications worldwide. For more information about NetEx, NetEx/IP or HyperIP, visit http://www.netex.com or call +1-763-694-4300. Follow Netex:

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NetEx and HyperIP are registered trademarks of NetEx. All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners.

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  Mark Smith         Robert MacIntyre        Carrie Reber
  JPR Communications NetEx                   Veeam Software
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CONTACT:  Mark Smith of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282,
marks@jprcom.com, for NetEx; or Robert MacIntyre of NetEx, +1-763-694-4300,
bob.macintyre@netex.com; or Carrie Reber of Veeam Software, +1-614-286-8209,
carrie.reber@veeam.com

Web Site:  http://www.netex.com/
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Iomega Sets the Market Standard for Portable Hard Drives - First to Offer New SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Models at USB 2.0 Prices!

Award-Winning Premium eGo Portable Hard Drive Line First to Feature All USB 3.0 Models with Hardware Encryption And Industry-Leading Ruggedness, Too

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24 -- Iomega, an EMC company (NYSE:EMC) and a leading innovator in digital protection solutions for consumers and small and medium businesses, is excited to announce that it is moving to the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface for all Iomega USB 2.0 portable hard drives, beginning with the award-winning line of Iomega® eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drives. The new all-USB 3.0 eGo Portable Hard Drives will feature hardware encryption and super toughness, too, thanks to a drop spec twice the industry average - all at USB 2.0 product prices.  This market-leading move continues Iomega's tradition of technology leadership.

To view the multimedia version of this release, visit: http://iomega.com/about/prreleases/2010/082410_usb-3.html

"As a market leader in external hard drive solutions, Iomega is proud to be the first to move towards an all USB 3.0 portable hard drive lineup - and at no extra price premium to our customers," said Jonathan Huberman, president of Iomega Corporation and the Consumer and Small Business Products Division of EMC.  "With a super fast USB 3.0 interface delivering speeds of up to 10 times that of USB 2.0, super tough with a 7-foot drop spec that's twice the industry average and super secure with AES 256 hardware encryption, Iomega's eGo Portable Hard Drives will be the premium must-have portable storage product.  Factor in our bundled software Protection Suite with popular titles such as Iomega's QuikProtect, v.Clone and Trend Micro's Internet Security, and that makes Iomega's USB 3.0 eGo Portable Hard Drives an exceptional premium solution at the same price as most entry level basic USB 2.0 products."

USB 3.0 Transition Timeline for Iomega Portable Hard Drives

Iomega plans to move all eGo Portable Hard Drives in 500GB* and 1TB** capacities to the new USB 3.0 interface by early October.  Totally compatible with all USB 2.0 computers, the new USB 3.0 eGo Portable Hard Drives will include Iomega's industry-leading Drop Guard(TM) Xtreme, which provides added protection from drops of nearly seven feet or twice the industry average***.

In the first quarter of 2011, Iomega plans to move the Iomega® Prestige Compact Portable Hard Drive line to USB 3.0 on all models.  Shortly thereafter, Iomega will move the rest of its portable external hard drive models to the USB 3.0 interface.

Perfect for slipping into a laptop bag or pocket, all of Iomega's 2.5-inch portable hard drives are host powered, requiring no external power supply beyond the power provided through the USB bus on a personal computer, laptop or netbook.  Iomega's new USB 3.0 portable hard drives are completely backward compatible with personal computers and other devices that only have USB 2.0 ports.  Iomega offers USB 3.0 adapter cards (sold separately) to insert into USB 2.0 laptop and desktop computers so users can experience native USB 3.0 transfer speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second.

More Than Just a Portable Hard Drive - A Total Solution

Iomega prides itself on providing total solutions, which is why all of the new Iomega USB 3.0 eGo Portable Hard Drives come complete out of the box with 256-bit hardware encryption built-in (PC only), as well as the cables required to enjoy your drive right away, whether your desktop or laptop has USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports.  The Prestige family of portable hard drives will also feature 256-bit hardware encryption built-in (PC only) with the transition to USB 3.0 models in the first quarter of 2011.

Best Software Package Bundled With Portable Hard Drives Today

Included free of charge with all of Iomega's eGo and Prestige Portable Hard Drives is the Iomega Protection Suite, a one-stop portfolio of backup and anti-virus software giving users added protection for their photos, videos, music and other files.

  The Iomega Protection Suite includes:

  --  v.Clone(TM) software, an Iomega exclusive, captures a complete virtual
      image of your PC -- including the operating system, all applications,
      your settings, and all your files to your Iomega hard drive. Access
      the cloned copy and use it seamlessly on another computer, just as if
      you're working from your own PC. When you reconnect, automatically
      sync your data to your primary PC, so that files are always up to
      date****.
  --  A complementary 12 month subscription to Trend Micro(TM) Internet
      Security for the PC, or Trend Micro(TM) Smart Surfing software for
      Mac.
  --  Iomega QuikProtect: backup software for simple scheduled file-level
      backup of data to hard drives and network-attached storage devices
      (for Windows and Mac desktops and notebooks).
  --  Roxio® Retrospect® Express software: backup all of your data plus
      applications and settings (for Windows and Mac desktops and
      notebooks).
  --  MozyHome(TM) Online Backup service: Convenient online backup service
      with 2GB of online capacity for free (unlimited online storage for
      $4.95/month).  MozyHome Online service allows Windows and Mac users to
      restore their most important data from any computer with internet
      access, at any location in the world.

All of the software elements in the Iomega Protection Suite are accessible via easy download to owners of Iomega eGo and Prestige Drives.

Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drives - Beauty and the Beast

Not only are Iomega's award-winning eGo Portable Hard Drives super fast and super rugged, they're head-turners, too.  Sporting a sleek, smaller enclosure than the previous generation of eGo portable hard drives, eGo Portable Hard Drives are among the smallest 2.5-inch HDD portable hard drives in the market today.  Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drives are available in a variety of colors that include Ruby Red, Midnight Blue and Silver.

To appreciate how much data can be stored on a high capacity 2.5-inch drive, an Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive with 1TB of capacity can hold up to 400,000 photos, over 250,000 songs or 385 hours of video*****.

Pricing, Availability and Warranty

For more information on Iomega's complete line of portable hard drives, including current pricing, please go to http://www.iomega.com.  Also be sure to see Iomega's new USB 3.0 product video at YouTube.

The Iomega USB 3.0 Adapter for USB 2.0 laptops is available for $39.99, and the Iomega USB 3.0 PCI Express Adaptor for PC desktops is $39.99.  (Pricing is U.S. suggested retail.)

All Iomega portable hard drives include a 3-year limited warranty (with registration). Iomega-branded portable hard drives are available from online retailers, VARs, resellers and select retailers, as well as at http://www.iomega.com.

About EMC

EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

About Iomega

Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 425 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega's product portfolio includes industry leading network attached storage products for the home and small business; one of the industry's broadest selections of direct-attached portable and desktop external hard drives; and the ScreenPlay(TM) family of multimedia drives that makes it easy to move video, pictures and other files from the computer room to the livingroom. To learn about all of Iomega's digital storage products and network storage solutions, please go to the Web at http://www.iomega.com. Resellers can visit Iomega at http://www.iomega.com/ipartner.

NOTE: This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws.  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; and (xiv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

  *      1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.
  **     TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes.
          Drop Guard(TM) Xtreme utilizes the rubberized Iomega Power Grip
          Band, which cushions the drive for added protection from drops
          of up to 7 feet on to industrial carpet; however, Drop Guard(TM)
  ***     Xtreme does not guarantee data will not be lost.
          v.Clone technology is currently not compatible with Mac
          computers or PCs that do not allow installation of an
          application (v.Clone player), such as those at Internet cafes
          and other public places.  v.Clone does not work with all PC
  ****    operating systems.
          Contents are calculated as follows - Songs (MP3): 128 kbps bit
          rate using 11:1 Compression ratio, 4 min/song; Digital Photos:
          2.5MB per JPG photo using a 6 megapixel camera; DVD Video: 5.5
          Mb/s (2.597 GB/hr) data rate. These examples are for
  *****   illustrative purposes only.

Copyright© 2010 Iomega Corporation. All rights reserved. Iomega, eGo, Drop Guard, Prestige, ScreenPlay and QuikProtect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  EMC and MozyHome are trademarks or registered trademarks of EMC Corporation.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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CONTACT:  Chris Romoser, Iomega Corporation, +1-858-314-7148 ,
romoser@iomega.com

Web Site:  http://www.emc.com/

New Forex Market Data and Analysis Tools Available on Barchart.com

Including Access to Forex Screeners, Hot Forex, Highs/Lows, Trading Signals, Momentum Analysis and Performance

CHICAGO, Aug. 24 -- Barchart.com, Inc., a leading provider of market data and information, today announced the launch of several new forex market data sections on Barchart.com. The new sections are free to visitors of Barchart.com and contain valuable market data and analysis tools which will help currency traders and other market participants better navigate through 100s of different forex pairs, including comprehensive US Dollar rates and G7 cross rates, as well as, Pacific, Nordic, Eastern European and Exotic crosses. The new sections include: Forex Screener; Hot Forex; Highs/Lows for Forex; Forex Momentum; Forex Performance; and, Forex Trading Signals. The new data is available in the Barchart.com Forex Market Pulse section, and is in addition to Barchart's existing Forex Heat Map. With the growth and volatility in forex markets, these new tools are designed to help forex market participants better monitor and analyze currency markets.

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"Barchart.com is emerging as a leading forex market data website and these new sections reinforce our commitment to global currency markets," said Eero Pikat, President of Barchart.com, Inc. "Our forex tools go beyond quotes and charts, and extend to advanced forex screeners, as well as performance and momentum analysis tools which enhance your ability to analyze these markets," added Pikat.

  Key features of each new forex section include:

  --  Forex Screener: filter 100s of forex pairs by: price; highs or lows
      over different time periods; profile; technicals, including moving
      average, historic volatility, percent change and standard deviation;
      and, by trading opinions for specific technical indicators.
  --  Hot Forex: provides multiple views of the most volatile currencies,
      ranked by standard deviation.
  --  Highs/Lows for forex: displays the highs and lows for all forex pairs
      across numerous time periods, including short, medium and long-term
      ranges. The percent change between the current price and the high/low
      for a selected period is also provided.
  --  Forex Momentum: provides a ranked listing, available through several
      different views, of bullish and bearish forex momentum over the past
      12-months.
  --  Forex Performance: provides access to the percent change in each forex
      pair for different time periods ranging from daily and monthly to
      year-to-date and 12-month periods.
  --  Forex Trading Signals: provides buy and sell opinions updated
      throughout the day based off various technical analysis algorithms,
      including Barchart's proprietary Trendspotter(TM) indicator, as well
      as other short, medium and long-term indicators, for all forex pairs.
  --  Forex Heat Map: colored-coded grid ranging from dark green for larger
      positive price movements to dark orange for larger negative price
      movements which is used for quick forex market analysis.

The new forex market data and analysis tools can be viewed at http://www.barchart.com/forex.

About Barchart

With a heritage dating back to 1934, Barchart.com, Inc. has substantial experience in meeting the data and information needs of the financial, agricultural, energy and media industries. As a full-service provider of futures, equity and foreign exchange market data, Barchart provides a wide range of market data products and solutions. As an established leader in an industry that demands accuracy and innovation, Barchart's goal is to form partnerships that deliver comprehensive solutions for success.  For more information, please visit http://www.barchartinc.com.

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CONTACT:  Mark Haraburda, Managing Director of Barchart.com, Inc.,
+1-312-506-8705, haraburda@barchart.com

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

Overstock.com Announces Launch of Eziba.com

New private sale site focuses on home decor products

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 24 -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) today announced the launch of Eziba.com, a private sale website. Eziba.com features exclusive deals on the latest home decor products from many leading brands. The products will be offered in daily sale events starting each day at 11:00 Eastern Time. Each sale will last between 48 and 72 hours.  Eziba.com is not accessible through the Overstock.com homepage, but customers can visit Eziba.com to sign up as an Eziba.com member free of charge.  As with Overstock.com orders, an entire Eziba.com order ships for $2.95.  All customer care inquiries will be handled by Overstock.com's award-winning 24-hour customer service team.

"We are excited to launch Eziba.com," said Overstock.com President Jonathan Johnson. "Overstock.com has relationships with a large network of suppliers, who are in search of different avenues to sell product.  It was a natural progression for the O to build a private sale site."

  To learn more please visit http://www.eziba.com

  About Overstock.com

Overstock.com, Inc. is an online retailer offering brand-name merchandise at discount prices.  The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel.  Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com/. Overstock.com regularly posts information about the company and other related matters on its website under the heading "Investor Relations."

Overstock.com® is a registered trademark of Overstock.com, Inc.  Eziba.com(TM) and Eziba (TM) are trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the type, quality and timing of deals offered on Eziba.com. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.

Source: Overstock.com, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  media, Roger Johnson, +1-801-947-4430, rojohnson@overstock.com,
or investors, Kevin Moon, +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com, both of
Overstock.com, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.overstock.com/
http://www.eziba.com/

Hotel Internet Help Completes Integration with EZYield.com Channel Management Solution

MIAMI, Aug. 24 -- Hotel Internet Help (HIH) announced today that its hotel booking engine is now compatible with EZYield.com, the originator of automated online channel management solutions for the worldwide hospitality industry. The new technology integration allows hotel clients using both the EZYield.com channel management system and the HIH hotel booking engine to easily transfer rates and availability to their own branded websites, as well as to an extensive list of third-party online distribution channels.

Since EZYield.com is also compatible with many popular property management systems (PMS), any reservations made through the HIH booking engine on a hotel's own website can be delivered electronically into their PMS database, increasing efficiency and reducing the possibility of human error. EZYield.com's industry leading channel management solution enables hoteliers to update all of their forward distribution channels from one easy-to-use web-based interface, easily managing rates, availability, minimum stays, blackout dates and more.

Hotel Internet Help increases profitability for hotels through an integrated approach to online distribution, including optimized hotel websites, complete with the HIH hotel booking engine, online marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). HIH also offers OTA strategy consulting and support.

The combination of Hotel Internet Help and EZYield.com is a powerful one that allows hotels to maximize direct online sales and boost profitability. With the completion of a seamless interface between the HIH booking engine and EZYield.com, hoteliers can now use EZYield.com's online channel management tool to yield rates, inventory and restrictions on their own branded websites.

"Our goal is to simplify online distribution for hotels and to supercharge their online sales," says Hotel Internet Help President, Ashwin Kamlani. "Managing rates and inventory on so many online channels is major challenge for hotels of all sizes. Now our clients can manage their rates and inventory with EZYield.com, while using HIH to increase conversions on their website and drive qualified traffic through SEO and online marketing. The hotelier can then focus on delivering a high quality of service and operations, in order to build customer loyalty and to keep guests coming back."

"EZYield.com's many loyal hotel clients around the globe now have another industry-leading option for integrated hotel booking engines," says Ed St. Onge, CEO of EZYield.com. "We're always looking to give our users maximum flexibility with their channel management efforts via integrations with cutting-edge partners like Hotel Internet Help. We welcome HIH hoteliers into the EZYield family, and we're eager to show them just how easy channel management can be."

For more information regarding Hotel Internet Help, please visit http://www.hotelinternethelp.com or call +1-786-853-0758. For EZYield.com information, please call +1 407.629.0900 (press 1), email sales@ezyield.com or visit http://www.ezyield.com.

ABOUT Hotel Internet Help

Hotel Internet Help (HIH) offers a complete solution for hotel online distribution. HIH clients using its complete suite of services have outsourced their entire online reservations and revenue management processes, while others choose which individual services they require. The HIH booking engine has been hailed as both consumer friendly and hotel friendly in terms of usability resulting in higher online conversions and greater operational efficiency. HIH clients enjoy access to a team of SEO and online travel marketing experts free of charge. Hotels can also hire HIH to manage all of their OTA and Tour Operator relationships. HIH is based in Miami, Florida and serves a growing portfolio of clients worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.hotelinternethelp.com.

About EZYield.com

Since introducing the world's first automated channel management solution in 2002, EZYield.com has remained the undisputed leader in online distribution technology for the global hospitality industry. Today, 3,500 hotels in 88 countries utilize EZYield.com's award-winning, advanced channel management software to streamline the distribution of rates and inventory to 500 forward distribution channels in multiple languages and 168 currencies. EZYield.com's web-based platform and mobile friendly solutions are designed to give control of online distribution back to the hotelier, with products dynamic and flexible enough to satisfy properties ranging from 40 to 4,000 rooms. EZYield.com maintains regional offices in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and the America's, in order to provide continuous live support to their clients around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.ezyield.com.

Source: Hotel Internet Help
   

CONTACT:  Ashwin Kamlani, President, Hotel Internet Help,
+1-786-853-0758, PR@hotelinternethelp.com; Debi Moses, Corporate Director of
Sales, Americas, EZYield.com, +1-407-629-0900, ext. 1, sales@ezyield.com

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

Novell Announces General Availability of Novell Cloud Security Service

Novell Cloud Security Service provides provisioning, access, security and compliance solutions for computing in the cloud

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 24 -- Novell today announced the general availability of Novell Cloud Security Service.  Part of Novell's WorkloadIQ(TM) vision, Novell Cloud Security Service® gives cloud providers the ability to deliver secure access and compliance in the cloud for their customers.  Novell Cloud Security Service is a critical part of Novell's broader identity and security portfolio, which enables enterprises to have a consistent framework for managing identities across physical, virtual and cloud deployments.  Novell is the only vendor to offer this integrated capability, which helps organizations manage complex security and compliance requirements through a cost-effective and easy-to-use suite of products.

With Novell Cloud Security Service, enterprises can quickly and easily extend their identity infrastructure to any public cloud.  Any changes that are made to their users or permissions are immediately replicated in the cloud environment, thus ensuring one consistent identity and security framework for the enterprise, regardless of where the computing is actually taking place.

"Security is the biggest hindrance to cloud adoption that service providers offering cloud services need to overcome," said Antonio Piraino, Vice President of Research, Tier 1 Research.  "The ability to provide interoperable security solutions for and between an enterprise's internal infrastructure and the cloud provider's platform will alleviate the biggest assurance, vulnerability and SLA concerns enterprises have today."

As cloud computing vendors that offer software-, platform-, or infrastructure-as-a-service seek to differentiate themselves in the marketplace, value-added services like customized security become increasingly important.  Novell Cloud Security Service helps cloud service providers deliver trusted security assurance and compliance to their enterprise customers.  It is the first, and only multi-tenant identity and access management solution that provides just-in-time provisioning, authentication, authorization and support for compliance.

The Novell Cloud Security Service currently has several beta deployments globally.  With today's announcement of general availability, Novell's cloud services team will target more than 200 IaaS, and 1,300 SaaS and PaaS vendors to get them started with this ground-breaking technology that is supported by more than 60 patents.

"Novell's ability to deliver a complete set of provisioning, access, security and compliance solutions that help both organizations and cloud providers control access, monitor activity and provide compliance is yet another example of their leadership in this area," said Jim Reavis, co-founder and executive director of the Cloud Security Alliance.  "The Cloud Security Alliance is working closely with Novell to address many of the trust concerns end-user organizations have with cloud computing, including issues that go beyond just technology solutions."

Novell Cloud Security Service is hosted in the cloud, either where the provider hosts its application or via a Novell hosting partner.  A user can log on directly or via the enterprise identity system.  The service first verifies the identity and, if successful, will generate an identity token in the format needed by the SaaS provider.  The user is now authenticated to the SaaS service.  Once inside the application, the application connectors that are provided with the service capture deep page-level user activity and provide the audit stream for compliance purposes.

NCSS expands Novell's identity product portfolio in WorkloadIQ

WorkloadIQ is Novell's vision to deliver products for the rapidly growing intelligent workload management market, which IDC estimates is more than $4.2B.  A key part of this vision is to deliver a spectrum of cloud-ready Identity and Security solutions to meet today's enterprise need for security in physical, virtual and cloud environments.

As cloud models mature and businesses look at cloud solutions, security questions such as protecting data in the cloud, providing audit reports for inspection and ensuring regulatory compliance are becoming increasingly important.  For enterprises looking at moving critical workloads to the cloud, the combination of Novell Identity Manager 4® and Novell Access Manager® is the only solution that offers seamless provisioning and access in real-time.

"Despite the speed with which organizations are deploying virtualized systems and moving to SaaS, reporting on access to cloud-based resources is a continuing challenge. Novell Identity Manager provides an intelligent, identity-driven framework to ensure consistent management of identities, both in our organization and in the cloud," said Mark Edson, infrastructure manager, Huntington National Bank. "With Novell Access Manager, we've built a flexible solution to establish a secure, federated connection with our cloud providers so our passwords are never shared with an external party."

For cloud service providers who want to deliver a secure, compliant computing environment for their customers, the Novell Cloud Security Service offers a multi-tenant environment with built-in metering, billing and auditing.

"There is a tremendous market opportunity to help our customers with their cloud strategy, including deploying and managing cloud applications in a secure and compliant manner," said Kevin Nikkhoo, founder and president of CloudsID.com.  "Novell Cloud Security Service offers secure access management from the cloud and works with our customers' existing identity infrastructure to enable us to offer our customers best-in-class solutions."

Many Novell customers today are seeking to move applications to the cloud in order to reduce costs and increase agility.

"Today's enterprises are embracing cloud services while continuing their investment in their physical and virtual data centers.  To support these efforts, Novell offers the most complete and interoperable set of provisioning, access, security and compliance products for IT organizations and cloud providers.  Novell Cloud Security Service complements Novell's comprehensive suite of Identity and Security solutions," said Jim Ebzery, senior vice president and general manager, Security, Management and Operating Platforms, Novell.  "Our goal is to give our customers the ability to take advantage of the economic benefits of cloud computing while also mitigating risk and maintaining compliance."

Availability

For more information on Novell Cloud Security Service go to: http://www.novell.com/cloud-security

About Novell

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL), a leader in intelligent workload management, helps organizations through WorkloadIQ securely deliver and manage computing services across physical, virtual and cloud computing environments.  We help customers reduce the cost, complexity, and risk associated with their IT systems through our solutions for identity and security, systems management, collaboration and Linux based operating platforms. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com.

Source: Novell, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Amie Johnson of Novell, +1-801-861-2893, amie@novell.com

Web Site:  http://www.novell.com/

Roxio Adds a New Dimension to Personal Media With Creator 2011

Your Life Now Available in 3D

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24 -- The next great 3D movie won't feature blue creatures, talking toys, or even mad hatters. More likely, it will involve a baby's first steps, a daughter's graduation, or a grandmother's seventieth birthday.

Roxio®, a division of Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ:SNIC), today ushered in a new era in personal media with the release of Creator® 2011, the world's first digital media suite to offer a comprehensive feature set for capturing, editing, creating, and sharing personal 3D photos, videos, and projects. Making it easy for enthusiasts and beginners to immediately add a dynamic new dimension to family memories, Roxio Creator 2011 allows users to convert standard 2D digital photos and home videos into amazing 3D content, so they may generate immersive, personalized 3D multimedia productions from their existing digital media libraries.

To learn more about Creator and 3D visit: http://www.roxio.com/creator2011video

Roxio Creator 2011 also supports emerging 3D formats, including those used in popular 3D theatrical film releases, as well as 3D-enabled capture devices, computers, HDTVs, and accessories. Consumers may import stereoscopic content directly from 3D cameras and other capture devices and then create personalized 3D productions complete with transitions, titles, effects, and a sound track that can be viewed on the PC, enjoyed on a 3D-enabled HDTV, or posted and shared via YouTube(TM).

"We believe strongly that 3D will not only change forever how we experience Hollywood movies, but also reshape and redefine how we capture and enjoy our personal digital media," said Matt DiMaria, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Roxio. "Creator 2011 is a truly ground-breaking application that offers consumers a gateway to personal 3D and the opportunity to bring a new level of realism to their cherished family memories."

Users of Roxio Creator 2011 may immediately begin to experiment with 3D out-of-the-box without additional investment using their existing 2D content, standard computer system and monitor, along with the anaglyph glasses included in the retail package. Roxio has also collaborated with leading technology firms driving 3D such as ATI, NVIDIA, and RealD, to ensure Creator 2011 is fully compatible with the latest 3D-enabled cameras, systems, displays, technologies, and formats, as well as a full-range of accessories including 3D glasses.

"Today's digital 3D has forever changed cinema and we share Roxio's belief that it will also have a dramatic impact on the small screen," said Steve Shannon, Executive Vice President of RealD Consumer Electronics. "We welcome this opportunity to partner with Roxio in fueling the 3D consumer electronics market by delivering cinema-quality 3D experiences to the home."

As well as introducing a full-range of features for 3D content creation and sharing, Roxio continues to expand and enhance the full complement of video, music, photo, authoring, and burning applications that have made the Roxio Creator line the market's leading digital media suite. The additional capabilities in Roxio Creator 2011 focus on enabling consumers to quickly improve their media, create personalized media projects easily, and access their content on more connected devices.

Roxio Creator 2011 offers a completely new application for protecting family memories, as well as Roxio Streamer(TM), which turns a home PC into a powerful media server. Roxio Streamer enables users to securely access their media "from the road" via a browser. The application also supports both UPNP and DLNA, providing users the ability to also access media from thousands of different DLNA-compatible consumer electronic devices including TVs, DVD players, and game consoles, as well as from any PC on their network.

Also new in Roxio Creator 2011 are a range of features and tools to help accelerate and simplify video creation and conversion, and make it easier and faster for users to generate higher-quality personal photo, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc projects. Simple functions have been included for quickly stabilizing shaky home movies as well as rotating video clips between 'portrait' and 'landscape'. Roxio Creator 2011 provides new options for sharing media on the Web and connected devices with a new upload-to-Facebook® feature and a pre-defined conversion settings for the optimal viewing of personal productions on the iPad. For those seeking more guidance, Roxio Creator 2011 offers an enhanced, built-in Learning Center that includes dozens of new video tutorials and step-by-step instructional guides, including detailed information on how to get the best results when working with 3D content.

Consumers have helped make the Roxio product line the leading toolset for digital media with over 350 million units shipped worldwide. In 2009, Roxio digital media applications secured almost 50% category share in North American retail.*

Pricing and Availability

Fully Windows 7 compatible, Roxio Creator 2011 is available today at http://www.roxio.com for $99.99 and will be introduced early next month in retail stores worldwide. Roxio Creator 2011 Pro, priced at $129.99, also includes the Blu-ray Disc authoring capability, a $19.99 value, as well as a set of additional award-winning applications valued at almost $250 SRP if purchased separately.

The Pro features include Sonicfire® Pro, for creating custom soundtracks, SoundSoap(TM) SE delivering audio noise reduction for both audio and video files, BackOnTrack(TM) 4 a comprehensive hard-drive backup and recovery suite, Roxio Secure Burn(TM) the ideal solution for quick, secure backup and disc encryption and, finally, powerful tools for  direct editing of HD video on BD-RE.

  Roxio Creator 2011 New Feature Highlights:

  Personal 3D Made Easy
  --  3D capture from stereoscopic cameras (such as the Fuji W1)
  --  Import 3D files in common 3D formats, including side-by-side,
      over-under, anaglyph, and dual stream. In addition, Roxio Creator 2011
      supports all standard 2D photo and video file formats.
  --  Simplified Storyline, as well as advanced 32-track Timeline 3D editing
      views and preview
  --  Full range of 3D editing options including trimming, title creation,
      narration, music tracks, and video correction features
  --  3D-like transitions and special effects
  --  2D to 3D real-time video conversion
  --  2D to 3D photo conversion
  --  Authoring of 3D-enabled DVDs and Blu-ray Discs
  --  Save 3D video in a range of file formats (including RealD Format for a
      cinematic-quality personal home 3D experience)
  --  Direct upload of 3D video to YouTube(TM)

  Suite Enhancements
  --  Instant access to personal media content on your PC via the Internet
      and from a broad range of connected devices
  --  New iPad device support and easy publishing to Facebook
  --  Edit movies and create DVDs and Blu-ray Discs; now includes new video
      stabilization and video rotation tools.
  --  Additional project templates for instantly creating personalized DVDs,
      high-resolution calendars, cards, and more.
  --  New additions to built-in Learning Center with direct access to dozens
      of video tutorials and printable step-by-step instructions for quick
      help when needed
  --  Support for iCore7 and iCore9 processors, ATI Stream, and NVIDIA CUDA
      technologies to reduce rendering and encoding times

Roxio Creator 2011 expands Sonic's Total 3D initiative aimed at furthering 3D personal media enjoyment as well as premium entertainment consumption in the home. Roxio plans to continue to introduce additional 3D-enabled products and services throughout the year targeted to consumers, PC OEMs, consumer electronics manufacturers, and retailers.

About Roxio

Roxio enables consumers to easily manage, share, and enjoy personal digital media content and, through Roxio RoxioNow(TM), conveniently access premium Hollywood entertainment from a broad range of connected devices. A wide array of leading technology companies, businesses and developers rely on Roxio applications, services and technologies to bring innovative digital media functionality to next-generation devices and platforms.

Roxio is a division of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ:SNIC), headquartered in Novato, California.

Forward Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, including the launch, distribution, and market acceptance of Roxio Creator 2011. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in Sonic Solutions' annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release should be read in conjunction with Sonic Solutions' most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain a more detailed discussion of the Company's business including risks and uncertainties that may affect future results. Sonic Solutions does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.

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

*Data based on NPD Group 2009 point of sales unit figures for Roxio-branded software in CD-R Utilities categories

Source: Sonic Solutions
   

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

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

Tallan Acquires Manhattan-Based twentysix New York

Tallan significantly increases its competitive position in the Business Intelligence marketplace

ROCKY HILL, Conn., Aug. 24 -- Tallan, Inc. (http://www.tallan.com/), a leading professional services firm with 25 years of custom application development, business intelligence and systems integration experience, announced today the successful completion of its acquisition of twentysix New York, Inc. twentysix New York is a Manhattan-based data management firm that specializes in business intelligence and custom .NET applications. Both companies are Microsoft Gold Certified Partners. Prior to the acquisition, twentysix New York was a part of Media Square plc, a publicly held international marketing communications group.

Since 2008, Crain's New York Business magazine has named twentysix New York one of New York area's largest 25 software companies measured by number of local development personnel. The acquisition creates one of the fastest-growing software services companies in New York. The result of the acquisition is an established company with a history of long-term customer relationships and respected industry expertise.

Tallan and twentysix New York remain committed to their clients and will maintain their existing account relationships as they add new business. "We are excited to join forces with twentysix New York," said Tallan Chairman and CEO Craig Branning. "Our companies are very similar in focus and corporate culture, and the acquisition represents a fantastic opportunity to grow the business by leveraging our mutual strengths. The combination of twentysix New York's reputation as a premier data management consultancy in the New York market, and Tallan's veteran status in the industry, will accelerate our continued growth over the next several years."

Jay Rabin, CEO of twentysix New York, said, "We are very much looking forward to working with Tallan. Both companies share a deep commitment to attracting top talent and helping clients achieve their business goals with custom software built on the Microsoft stack. With Tallan's national delivery capabilities, there is a tremendous opportunity to broaden our competitive position and bring even greater value to our clients and partners."

The twentysix New York office in midtown Manhattan will expand Tallan's presence in the city. The combined company is headquartered in Rocky Hill, CT, and has other offices in California, Boston, Washington D.C., and Tampa.

About Tallan

Tallan provides customized technology solutions for clients in the areas of Web Design & Development, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Application Integration and Service Oriented Architecture. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft National Systems Integrator (NSI) we have a focus on .NET, SQL Server, SharePoint, Microsoft CRM and BizTalk Server. Since 1985, we've combined the best talent with the best technologies to help our clients not only achieve, but exceed their business goals. For more information, visit http://www.tallan.com/.

About twentysix New York

Established in 1997, twentysix New York, Inc. builds custom applications using the Microsoft stack with a strong focus on .NET, and SharePoint, SQL and BizTalk servers. twentysix New York is a member of the Microsoft Business Intelligence Partner Advisory Council, and the Brussels-based Association for Competitive Technology (ACT). For more information, visit http://www.26ny.com/.

  Contacts

  Monica M. Ilyevsky
  twentysix New York, Inc.
  (212) 840 0008 ext. 265
  Monica.Ilyevsky@26ny.com

  Guy Abramo
  Tallan, Inc.
  (860) 368-3182
  guy.abramo@tallan.com

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com/.

Source: Tallan, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Monica M. Ilyevsky, twentysix New York, Inc., +1-212-840-0008
ext. 265, Monica.Ilyevsky@26ny.com; or Guy Abramo, Tallan, Inc.,
+1-860-368-3182, guy.abramo@tallan.com

Web Site:  http://www.tallan.com/

Comcast Adds Remote DVR Scheduling, Launches AnyRoom DVR and Upgrades On-Screen Program Guide in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

New Enhancements Make It Easier, Faster and More Convenient For Customers to Schedule, Record, Manage and Watch Favorite Programs

BOSTON, Aug. 24 -- With the fall TV season heating up in just a few weeks, Comcast today announced the launch of new features to its Digital Video Recorder (DVR) service that will bring more choice and convenience to its XFINITY TV customers throughout most of Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

These new innovations, which include AnyRoom DVR and an upgraded on-screen program guide that enables customers to remotely program their DVR while online, coincide with the release of Comcast's second annual "TV Pulse Survey," an independent nationwide survey conducted by International Communications Research, revealing that more consumers than ever before plan to watch their favorite TV shows anytime, anywhere, using time-shifting technologies such as Digital Video Recorders, video-on-demand and the Internet.  The survey found that 70 percent of Boston consumers use these time-shifting technologies to watch primetime TV series and discovered that more than half of the consumers that use these technologies rely on them more than they did one year ago.

"We know that Boston area consumers depend on time-shifting technologies to watch their favorite TV shows on their schedules," said Steve Hackley, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Greater Boston Region.  "These new enhancements, like AnyRoom DVR, remote DVR scheduling and the enhanced on-screen guide, are just the latest innovations to our XFINITY platform designed to deliver customers expanded access to their favorite entertainment on their terms and the most choice and control available today."

AnyRoom DVR Service

AnyRoom DVR service gives customers the freedom to watch their recorded TV shows from any room in their house, anytime they want.  This AnyRoom DVR option, which requires new equipment, enables customers to control all their recordings from one primary DVR that can store approximately 50 hours of high definition programming and 240 hours of standard definition content.  With its 500 GB hard drive, the primary DVR outlet gives customers access to all their DVR features, including the ability to schedule and delete recordings, change settings and pause live TV.  The AnyRoom DVR service is available with up to three additional HD-capable set-top boxes that can access the primary outlet through the network to enable customers to view and sort recorded programs, as well as fast-forward, rewind and pause their selections from any room in the house.  Customers can even begin watching a recorded program in one room and finish watching it in another.  Recordings can only be scheduled or deleted from the primary DVR outlet.

With AnyRoom DVR service, both the primary DVR and the networked boxes are HD-capable and function as a regular digital set-top box, including offering access to the interactive program guide, more than 17,000 On Demand movies and programs a month, parental controls and more.

  New On-Screen Program Guide Features
  Watch in HD Button
  --  The new Watch in HD button feature allows customers to quickly switch
      to the HD version of the program they are watching and eliminates
      searching for the HD version of the channel.
  --  The Watch in HD Button cuts scroll times and allows customers to jump
      from the SD channel to the corresponding HD channel faster.

  On Demand Skip Ahead/Skip Back
  --  On Demand Skip Ahead and Skip Back enables customers to skip ahead or
      skip back in five minutes increments while watching On Demand
      programming by using the Page Up (skip ahead) and Page Down (skip
      back) arrows on the remote control.

  myDVR Manager
  --  myDVR Manager allows customers with a Comcast DVR and high-speed
      Internet service to remotely schedule and adjust their recordings
      online using Comcast TV Listings.  Comcast customers can log on to
      http://www.comcast.net/tv to add programs to their recording list and manage
      their scheduled DVR recordings as well as change the priority of
      recorded series.  In addition, customers with an iPhone or iPod Touch
      can remotely schedule their DVR recordings using the Comcast Mobile
      App.

  DVR Search & Record
  --  DVR Search & Record enables customers to search for a program by
      actor, title, director and keyword.  For example, if a customer
      searches for "Clint Eastwood" all programs Clint Eastwood acted in or
      directed that are in the TV Listings would appear. If the customer
      saves the Clint Eastwood search, the DVR would automatically search
      for new matches and schedule recordings anytime a Clint Eastwood
      program aired on any channel.

  DVR Skip Ahead/Skip Back
  --  DVR Skip Ahead/Skip Back allows customers to skip ahead or skip back
      in five minute increments by pressing Page Up and Page Down arrows on
      the remote.

  DVR History, Cleanup and Folders
  --  DVR History displays information on already recorded, watched and
      deleted programs.
  --  DVR Clean Up allows customers to manage their DVR by deleting in bulk
      programs they no longer want to save.
  --  DVR Folders - When customers record more than one episode of a series,
      DVR Folders will automatically create a folder where programs are
      stored.

Comcast's new AnyRoom DVR service and interactive guide enhancements are part of the company's commitment to deliver more choice and control to its customers through its XFINITY services, which include more than 100 HD channels, 3,000 HD choices, 50 to 70 foreign-language channels, On Demand video choices increasing to 25,000 and increased broadband speeds of up of 50 Mbps now and even faster in the future.  XFINITY also offers thousands of online entertainment choices through XFINITY TV (http://www.fancast.com) as well as applications that enable customers to program a DVR from the Internet or a mobile device, and cross-platform features like Caller ID to the TV and PC.

For customers who are interested in more information about AnyRoom DVR service or other XFINITY products, please visit http://www.xfinity.com or call 1-800-XFINITY.  For more information on the new interactive program guide, customers can visit http://www.comcast.net/newguide.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA)(NASDAQ:CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services.  With 23.2 million video customers, 16.4 million high-speed Internet customers, and 8.1 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, 11 regional sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (http://www.comcast.net).  Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, which owns two professional sports teams, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, and a large, multipurpose arena in Philadelphia, the Wells Fargo Center, and, through Global Spectrum, manages other facilities for sporting events, concerts and other events.

Source: Comcast Cable
   

CONTACT:  Doreen Vigue, +1-617-645-6175, Doreen_Vigue@cable.comcast.com,
or Marc Goodman, +1-617-279-7521, Marc_Goodman@cable.comcast.com

Web Site:  http://www.comcast.com/

Two New JVC PICSIO Pocket Cameras Offer Easy Video and Photo Sharing

Features include 3-inch touch screen, plug & share convenience, Full HD recording, improved low-light performance and waterproof versatility.

WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 24 -- Two JVC pocket cameras announced today bring a new level of fun and ease-of-use to making and sharing videos and photos.  The new PICSIO pocket cameras, the GC-WP10 and GC-FM2, both feature Full HD video, excellent low-light performance, a three-inch touch screen for easy operation and playback viewing, and compatibility with Eye-Fi cards for Wi-Fi connectivity.  And for the ultimate in versatility, the PICSIO GC-WP10 is waterproof.

To produce stunning photos, PICSIO's CMOS image sensor captures stills at up to five-megapixel native resolution without interpolation.  It also records up to 1920 x 1080p/30 fps Full HD video with image stabilization for enjoyment on an HDTV via the camera's HDMI output.  Users can select from four different recording resolutions: Full HD 1080 (1920 x 1080/30p), HD 720 (1280 x 720/60p), iFrame (960 x 540/30p) and Quarter High Definition (960 x 540/30p). The new PICSIO cameras also offer time-lapse recording, which reduces hours-long segments to mere seconds.

Perhaps the most prominent feature on the PICSIO cameras is the three-inch touch screen with on-screen graphics for shooting and playback controls, including the 4x digital zoom.  What's more, the touch screen functions are easily operated even when wearing gloves for all-season fun.  The large screen also enhances playback, with a large, clear image that makes it easy for all to enjoy what was recorded.

For easy editing and uploading, LoiLoScope EX for Windows® software is factory installed.  This new software offers quick, intuitive editing and direct uploading to YouTube(TM) and Facebook, exporting to iTunes® and more.  It can launch immediately when the camera is connected to virtually any PC.  The uploading process, including editing, entails just a few easy steps.  A full array of special effects is available for creative editing, supported by simplified icon-based access and intuitive drag-and-drop operation.  Windows 7 Multi-Touch is supported, so operation via any compatible PC touch screen is possible. File output for DVD creation is also available.

Both PICSIO pocket cameras work with iMovie on the Mac. The two cameras also offer the option to record video in the iFrame format, a computer-friendly video format designed to dramatically simplify the process of editing and sharing video. iFrame works with compatible Mac and PC applications.

The new PICSIO cameras come with an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot for versatile storage.  The slot is optimized for Eye-Fi cards, so files can be quickly uploaded and shared using a wireless network.

The GC-FM2's special conveniences include a slide-out USB connector, so no connecting cable is needed.  As a convenience, a USB cable is provided and an AC adaptor is available optionally. Both models are charged through their USB connection so the cameras are ready to shoot more after transferring files.

The PICSIO GC-WP10 is waterproof to a depth of 10 feet/3 meters (IPX8 certified) for worry-free recording underwater, on the slopes or in the rain.  The GC-WP10 also comes with a MP3 audio recorder to capture everything from lectures to jam sessions in stereo.

The JVC PICSIO GC-FM2 will be available in early September for $179.95.  The JVC PICSIO GC-WP10 will be available in late September for $199.95.

For more a complete list of features, images and product demo videos, please visit http://pitch.pe/83193.

About JVC U.S.A.

JVC U.S.A., headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a division of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan Ltd. JVC distributes a complete line of video and audio equipment for the consumer and professional markets.  For further product information, visit JVC's Web site at http://www.jvc.com/ or call 1-800-526-5308. Follow JVC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/JVC_USA.

Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD Card Association. Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc. Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions. All brand names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders.

  JVC PICSIO GC-WP10 Primary Features
  --  Waterproof design (10ft/3m)
  --  3" touch panel operation with icon graphics and large playback screen
  --  1920x1080p Full HD video with HDMI® output
  --  5-megapixel digital stills
  --  Built-in LoiLoScope EX software with plug & share operation
  --  iFrame video recording mode
  --  Time-lapse recording
  --  MP3 audio recording (stereo)
  --  Digital image stabilizer
  --  Face detection
  --  4x digital zoom
  --  SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
  --  USB battery charging
  --  Eye-Fi card ready for Wi-Fi connection
  --  AV/headphone output

  JVC PICSIO GC-FM2 Primary Features
  --  3" touch panel operation with icon graphics and large playback screen
  --  1920x1080p Full HD video with HDMI output
  --  5-megapixel digital stills
  --  Built-in LoiLoScope EX software with plug & share operation
  --  iFrame video recording mode
  --  Time-Lapse recording
  --  Digital image stabilizer
  --  4x digital zoom
  --  Built-in USB connector
  --  SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
  --  USB battery charging
  --  Eye-Fi Card Ready for Wi-Fi Connection
  --  AV output

  Notes:
  --  SD/SDHC/SDXC cards and Eye-Fi card are not provided.
  --  To record video, SD/SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance
      is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to
      32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the
      following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using
      other media may result in recording failure or data loss.
  --  Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and
      regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities.
      Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries
      and regions.

  Video Recording
  ---------------
  Mode                            Average Bit Rate Image Size  Frame Rate
  HD 1080                         12 Mbps          1920 x 1080 30 fps
  HD 720                          12 Mbps          1280 x 720  60 fps
  iFrame                          24 Mbps          960 x 540   30 fps
  QHD                             5 Mbps           960 x 540   30 fps
  ---                             ------           ---------   ------
  Time-Lapse (Interval: 0.5 sec/5
   sec/40 sec)                    12 Mbps          1280 x 720  60 fps
  ------------------------------- -------          ----------  ------

  Still Recording
  ---------------
  Mode        Image Size        Aspect Ratio
  5 M         2592 x 1944       4:3
  ---         -----------       ---
  2.7 M       1920 x 1440       4:3
  -----       -----------       ---

  Contacts:
  Chelsea Vander Groef          JVC News Hotline
  JVC U.S.A.                    1-877-NEWS-JVC
  973-317-5000, X5312           JVCPR@PlannedTVArts.comcvandergroef@jvc.com

Source: JVC U.S.A.
   

CONTACT:  Chelsea Vander Groef, JVC U.S.A., +1-973-317-5000, X5312,
cvandergroef@jvc.com; or JVC News Hotline, 1-877-NEWS-JVC,
JVCPR@PlannedTVArts.com

Web Site:  http://www.jvc.com/

Visa Provides Guidance on Secure Implementation and Management of Payment Applications

Collaborative effort with the SANS Institute to help improve merchant security

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24 -- Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced global industry best practices for payment application vendors, integrators and resellers that implement, install or manage payment-related systems on behalf of merchants. The best practices developed by Visa in collaboration with the SANS Institute are designed to complement the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS).

The PA-DSS is a global set of security requirements for software vendors who develop payment applications for merchants who seek business software to manage payment processes. PA-DSS compliant applications do not store prohibited data such as track data, sensitive authentication data, or PIN data, helping guard merchants and agents against compromises and support overall compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

"The PA-DSS provides guidance for developing secure software, while Visa's Best Practices for Payment Application Companies represents a natural companion, providing guidance on how to securely install that piece of software," said Eduardo Perez, Head of Global Payment System Security, Visa Inc. "We saw from data compromise investigations that while an application may be secure and comply with the PA-DSS, implementation and management missteps can create vulnerabilities."

In developing the best practices, Visa collaborated with the SANS Institute, a trusted leader in IT security training for the U.S. government, military and private organizations. "Visa's willingness to share this information with the community is a huge step forward," said Alan Paller, Director of Research, the SANS Institute. "Organizations that fail to implement these practices are needlessly exposing themselves to the inherent risks found in cyberspace."

The SANS Institute is also partnering with Visa to provide further guidance to payment application vendors, integrators and resellers on how to securely implement point-of-sale solutions through a series of training courses. More information is available at http://www.sans.org/visatop10.

Today, a growing number of merchants are using applications that comply with the PA-DSS. Criminals are responding by changing their attack methods and are using tools like memory parsers and key loggers to siphon card data while payments are being processed on merchants' or agents' systems. The best practices help meet the challenges of such an evolving security environment.

Investigations of merchant card compromises have found that in many cases, payment application companies inadvertently left their systems and software improperly configured, putting their customers at high risk for data compromise. It was found that many compromised merchants operated with those deficiencies for months or even years at a time.

"Visa is one of the few organizations that actually understands how financial cyber crimes are carried out, because of their extensive investigations and analysis of attacks involving payment card data. The depth of that experience enables them to provide valuable guidance," said Paller.

Visa's Top Ten Best Practices for Payment Application Companies is summarized as follows, with more detailed guidance available at http://www.visa.com/cisp.

  1. Perform background checks on new employees and contractors prior to
     hire
  2. Maintain an internal and external software security training and
     certification curriculum
  3. Adhere to a common software development life cycle across payment
     applications
  4. Ensure that newly released payment application versions are Payment
     Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) compliant
  5. Conduct application vulnerability detection tests and code reviews
     against common vulnerabilities and weaknesses prior to sale or
     distribution
  6. Actively identify payment application versions that store sensitive
     authentication data and/or retain critical security vulnerabilities,
     and notify all affected customers
  7. Maintain customer service level agreements stating that only PA-DSS
     compliant payment application versions will be sold and supported
  8. Implement an installer, integrator and reseller training and
     certification program that enforces adequate data security processes
     when supporting customers
  9. Adhere to industry guidelines for data field encryption and
     tokenization across payment applications that use these technologies
  10. Support capability of dynamic data solutions across payment
      applications

"Visa's best practices can help mitigate security issues that may lead to data compromises, but it's vitally important to maintain ongoing compliance with the PCI DSS, which remains the best protection against a data compromise," Perez concluded.

The release of Visa's Best Practices for Payment Application Companies represents the latest of series of Visa initiatives to secure payment applications as a means of better protecting card data. Visa developed the original payment application security standards, which were later embraced by the industry as the PA-DSS. In 2007, Visa launched a series of phased-in mandates in the U.S. and in Canada requiring, by no later than 1 July 2010, acquirers to ensure that merchants and agents use only compliant payment applications. With the successful adoption of these mandates, Visa launched similar mandates for its remaining global regions, ensuring full compliance by no later than 1 July 2012. More recently, Visa announced best practices for data field encryption, tokenization and card account data elimination to help reduce merchant vulnerabilities caused by storing sensitive information.

About Visa Inc.: Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency. Underpinning digital currency is one of the world's most advanced processing networks -- VisaNet -- that is capable of handling more than 10,000 transactions a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank, and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit http://www.corporate.visa.com.

Source: Visa Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Sandra Chu of Visa Inc., +1-415-932-2564, globalmedia@visa.com,
or Steve Burke, +1-703-683-5004 ext. 108, burkecrc@hotmail.com, for Visa Inc.

Web Site:  http://corporate.visa.com/

China Architectural Engineering Announces Completion of Majority Stake Acquisition of Shanghai ConnGame and New Chairman of Board

ZHUHAI, China and NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- China Architectural Engineering, Inc. ("CAE" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CAEI), a provider of design, engineering, fabrication and installation services of high-end building envelope systems, today announced that the Company has completed its acquisition of 60% ownership of Shanghai ConnGame Network Ltd. ("ConnGame"), an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) developer and operator, in exchange for 25 million shares of the Company's common stock.  The acquisition of ConnGame was conducted through the acquisition of a 60% ownership in New Crown Technology, Inc., ConnGame's 100% parent.

ConnGame, founded and led by experienced management in China's online game industry, develops MMORPGs for operation in China.  Leveraging its innovative game engines, scalable development platforms, and accomplished production teams, ConnGame focuses on self-developed MMORPGs game titles that are based on China's iconic characters and nostalgic epochs.

The Company also announced today that the Company's board of directors has appointed Mr. Jun Tang as a member and as the chairman of the board of directors of the Company, effective as of the closing of the acquisition, which occurred on August 18, 2010.   Immediately prior to the effective time of Mr. Jun Tang's appointment, Luo Ken Yi resigned as the chairman of the board of directors, but remains a member of the board.

Mr. Jun Tang, the new chairman of CAE, commented, "It's my great honor to be appointed as the chairman of the board of CAE.  I am very excited about this opportunity to return to the gaming industry and to quickly develop and grow CAE's new business.  It is my duty and goal to work closely with my team and members of the board to build a strong management team, strengthen our execution capabilities and further enhance our communication with investors to grow and expand our company.

"With the completion of this acquisition, we envision CAE taking greater advantage of our core architectural engineering and design market, and more importantly, capturing China's large and rapidly growing online game market. We will strengthen our business model by diversifying our revenue stream, as well as eliminating unprofitable business segments.  I am convinced that CAE and ConnGame share a common culture of technical excellence.  Therefore, I am confident that the integration of our businesses and technologies will drive business growth and operational efficiency for CAE and ultimately create higher shareholder value.

"I would also like to express my deep appreciation to the former chairman of CAE, Mr. Luo Ken Yi, for his dedication, professionalism and leadership during his tenure. He has made outstanding contributions to CAE and we sincerely thank him for his hard work, both in the past and in the future as he continues to serve as a member of the board."

About China Architectural Engineering

China Architectural Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAEI) is a provider of design, engineering, fabrication and installation services of high-end curtain wall systems, roofing systems, steel construction systems, and eco-energy systems.  Founded in 1992, CAEI has maintained its market leadership by providing timely, high-quality, reliable, fully integrated, and cost-effective solutions.  Collaborating with world-renowned architects and building engineers, the Company has successfully completed over one hundred large, complex and unique projects worldwide, including numerous award-winning landmarks across Asia's major cities.

For further information on China Architectural Engineering, Inc., please visit http://www.caebuilding.com/ .

About Shanghai ConnGame

Shanghai ConnGame, founded and led by experienced management in China's online game industry, develops MMORPGs for operation in China.  Leveraging its innovative game engines, scalable development platforms, and accomplished production teams, ConnGame focuses on self-developed MMORPGs game titles that are based on China's iconic characters and nostalgic epochs.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, the statements set forth above may include forward-looking statements that may involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations contained in forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, difficulties in moving into the online gaming market; the Company's ability to integrate the management, personnel and operations of the Company and ConnGame; required Company payments under the waiver agreement and ability to maintain the conditions of the bondholder waiver and dilution from the potential adjustment to the conversion price of the bonds for non-compliance with the waiver; identification and remediation of the Company's deficiencies and weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, potential claims or litigation that may result from the occurrence of restatements, ability to identify and secure debt, equity, and/or other financing required to continue the operations of the Company; reduction or reversal of the Company's recorded revenue or profits due to "percentage of completion" method of accounting and expenses; increasing provisions for bad debt related to the Company's accounts receivable; fluctuation and unpredictability of costs related to our products and services; adverse capital and credit market conditions; expenses and costs associated with its convertible bonds, regulatory approval requirements and competitive conditions; and various other matters, many of which are beyond our control. These and other factors that may result in differences are discussed in greater detail in the Company's reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

  For more information, please contact:

  Investor Contact:
  ICR:
   Michael Tieu
   Tel:   +86-10-6599-7960
   Email: michael.tieu@icrinc.com

   Bill Zima
   Tel:   +1-203-682-8200
   Email: bill.zima@icrinc.com

Source: China Architectural Engineering, Inc.
   

CONTACT: Investor Contact: ICR: Michael Tieu, +86-10-6599-7960, or
michael.tieu@icrinc.com; Or Bill Zima, +1-203-682-8200, or
bill.zima@icrinc.com

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

Third Sky and PMG Speed Time-to-Value and Alleviate Risk With Service Catalog Quick Start Program

New Offering Includes Modeling Workshop, Mentoring and Usage of PMG Service Catalog Suite

ATLANTA, Aug. 24 -- Leading full service IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions provider Third Sky, Inc., and PMG.net Inc., the technology leader for enterprise service catalogs, today announced availability of a joint Service Catalog Quick Start Program. This new offering combines Third Sky's acclaimed Service Catalog workshop and consulting with usage of PMG Service Catalog Suite (PMG SCS) software, empowering companies to quickly define and deploy their first online and fully actionable service catalog.

"By combining Third Sky's Service Catalog expertise with PMG's market leading software, IT teams can quickly complete the definition of services in their Service Catalog and publish it for draft review," said Lou Hunnebeck, Vice President of ITSM Vision & Strategy for Third Sky. "This allows the momentum from the modeling workshop to carry forward to drive rapid completion of an organization's service catalog," Hunnebeck continued.

The Service Catalog Quick Start program provides a proven, facilitated approach to developing a Service Catalog that helps organizations leverage ITIL best practices to realize the following benefits:

  --  Begin the cultural shift from a system-oriented perspective to a
      service-oriented perspective
  --  Create a foundation and framework for improving the processes that
      govern the design, transition, and operation of shared services
  --  Quickly and easily define services and present them in a professional
      manner using PMG's user-friendly, web-based system
  --  Deploy an actionable Service Catalog, available for immediate usage
      within the enterprise.

"Companies can leverage the ease of configuring PMG's Service Catalog Suite along with Third Sky's mentoring as a low cost option for quickly automating labor intensive processes and reducing cycle time by 50-80%," concluded Joe LeCompte, PMG principal.

PMG offers the most comprehensive, yet flexible and easy to use multi-lingual service catalog & request management solution available. PMG SCS includes more than 1,000 templates, providing best-practices based formatting, attributes, descriptions, and graphics, further accelerating the creation of any organization's service catalog.

PMG SCS leverages deep experience in e-Commerce, portal deployment and collaboration. This solution is the combination of:

  --  PMG iRequest: an e-Commerce online catalog and request system
  --  PMG iDeliver: a BPM suite providing powerful EAI and workflow
  --  PMG iCollaborate®: a content management and collaboration engine

PMG's built-in connectors provide out-of-the-box integrations with SAP, PeopleSoft, Microsoft SharePoint, Active Directory, Sun Identity Manager, LDAP, e-mail, and most leading ITSM applications such as BMC Remedy and Service Desk Express, CA Service Desk, HP Service Center/Manager, IBM Maximo, Microsoft SCCM, Numara Footprints, Marval and numerous others.

To learn more about this new offering, please attend our free webinar, "How to Create an Actionable Service Catalog in 30 Days & Reduce your IT Spend Before End of Year," on Tuesday, August 31 at 12:00 eastern.

About Third Sky

Third Sky, Inc. is an IT Service Management (ITSM) full-service provider focused on helping their clients deliver the highest levels of service and support while lowering their total cost of ownership (TCO). Dedicated to providing real-world Service Management solutions, Third Sky's team of professionals combine a deep knowledge of ITSM good practices with extensive practical experience. Third Sky has helped hundreds of companies across all market segments transform their IT organizations into strategic, business-aligned service providers. For more information on Third Sky education, consulting, and technology solutions services, please visit us at http://www.thirdsky.com.

About PMG

PMG is the technology leader in the rapidly growing market for IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)-compliant Service Catalog software. More than 500,000 IT professionals worldwide have become ITIL certified. PMG's Service Catalog suite combines its iRequest, iDeliver and iCollaborate software solutions into a feature-packed powerhouse.  Since the launch of its service lifecycle management software in 2006, PMG has established its technology leadership and continues to grow its client list among Fortune 500 companies as well as midsize enterprises worldwide.  For more information, please visit pmg.net.

PMG.net and PMG Service Catalog Suite are registered trademarks or trademarks of PMG.net.  All other trademarks, brand names, or product names listed above belong to their respective holders.

Source: PMG.net, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Katherine Edenfield, PMG.net, Inc., +1-770-457-8787,
kedenfield@pmg.net

Web Site:  http://www.pmg.net/

DISH Network Introduces Only Online Video Portal with Live TV Integration

DISHOnline.com also includes access to thousands of popular movies and TV shows

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 24 -- DISH Network today introduces DISHOnline.com, the only online video portal that integrates live and recorded TV with more than 150,000 popular movies, TV shows, clips and trailers into one easy-to-use interface.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dish-network-introduces-only-online-vi deo-portal-with-live-tv-integration-101349984.html

  (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100611/LA19624LOGO )
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Through DISHOnline.com, customers can watch their live TV, all of their DVR recordings, and instantly view thousands of movies, TV shows, clips and more from programmers such as Food Network, Discovery Channel, MTV, EPIX, Starz and Encore - all free with their paid subscription. Through a robust search engine, customers can browse for content by title, network, actor or genre.

For example, if a customer likes the TV show 30 Rock, he or she can search that title and pull up a range of instantly available video content related to the show, including episodes currently playing that can be watched live, past episodes, and special features and clips from the Web. DISHOnline.com will also list episodes recorded to the DVR, as well as upcoming episodes that customers can record with the click of a mouse. In addition, the search for 30 Rock will list actors on the show like Alec Baldwin. When the user clicks on his name, DISHOnline.com will display a page featuring all video content featuring Alec Baldwin, plus the ability to rent Alec Baldwin movies, such as It's Complicated.

"DISHOnline.com integrates DISH Network's expansive TV programming lineup with the vast amount of online video content, adding another dimension to our 'pay once, take your TV everywhere' product platform," said Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "DISH Network is committed to offering an unrivaled experience that satisfies our customers' need to consume video in a variety of new and exciting ways."

DISHOnline.com is also open to non-DISH Network customers, who have access to thousands of free video selections available for instant streaming. Those with a DISH Network subscription can enjoy the enhanced features of DISHOnline.com by logging in with their existing DISH Network online account information. Live and recorded TV viewing is enabled for customers with a ViP 922 SlingLoaded DVR or the upcoming Sling Adapter.

  For more information or to create an account, visit http://www.DISHOnline.com.

  About DISH Network

DISH Network L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), provides more than 14.3 million satellite TV customers, as of June 30, 2010, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy the most national HD channels, the most HD local coverage in the U.S., the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including the ViP 922, the world's only DVR with built-in Sling functionality. DISH Network is first in Customer Satisfaction among all cable and satellite providers according to the 2010 American Customer Satisfaction Index survey results for the U.S. largest cable and satellite TV providers. DISH Network Corporation is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 200 company. Visit http://www.dish.com.

  Related Links
  DISHOnline.com online TV portal
  DISH Network Web site
  DISH Network Twitter Feed
  DISH Network Facebook Page

Video:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dish-network-introduces-only-online-video-portal-with-live-tv-integration-101349984.html
Source: DISH Network
   

CONTACT:  Francie Bauer, DISH Network L.L.C., +1-720-514-5351,
press@dish.com

Web Site:  http://www.dishonline.com/

Mixamo Unveils Unparalleled Blender Character Animation Support

New Mixamo-Blender Workflow Integration Can Save Blender Artists Up To 75% In Production Time

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24 -- Mixamo Inc. today announced new support for Blender users looking to create high-quality character animations for their 3D projects.  The new end-to-end workflow provides the Blender community with a seamless process to add animations to characters created in Blender or from Mixamo's Character Creator Suite directly.  The entire collection of Mixamo motions is now accessible to Blender users, which can be found at http://www.mixamo.com.

Luc Barthelet, CEO of virtual world Tirnua (http://www.tirnua.com), has already had great success using the Mixamo-Blender workflow.  "We were able to integrate Mixamo with our Blender production pipeline quite easily; it has enabled us to add realistic motions to Tirnua five-times faster than if we were to animate by hand," says Barthelet.  "Having access to the entire Mixamo collection of animations will be a huge benefit to us as we continue to build up the rich simulation world of Tirnua."

"Mixamo is the first service to offer Blender users easy access to high-quality animations that can be customized and retargeted to any character in real-time," says Mixamo Co-founder and CTO, Stefano Corazza. "With Mixamo, the Blender community can easily apply animations to any character in their 3D scenes by following a simple end-to-end workflow process that we developed."

Blender users can bring Mixamo animations into their projects in several ways depending on their needs, using Collada or BVH format based workflows.  Whether importing their Blender-created character models into Mixamo or creating rigged models on Mixamo with the Character Creator Suite, Blender users can customize their animations on characters of their choosing and then easily bring them back into their Blender project.  Because Mixamo's sophisticated service simplifies the character animation process through automated, real-time controls, Blender users save up to 75% in production times and 80% in costs.

For specific information about the Mixamo-Blender end-to-end workflow, please visit http://www.mixamo.com/c/blender.

About Mixamo

Mixamo Inc. is a Silicon Valley, VC-funded company founded by 3D pioneers Stefano Corazza, CTO, and Nazim Kareemi, CEO. Based on research from Stanford University's BioMotion lab, Mixamo offers the first online 3D character animation service that provides 3D game developers the power to customize and create professional-quality character animations at unprecedented speeds. Mixamo currently employs a team of outstanding computer vision experts, 3D animators, software engineers and serial entrepreneurs from around the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.mixamo.com/, or follow Mixamo on Twitter.

Copyright ©2010 Mixamo(TM). All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used with their permission.

Source: Mixamo Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Mixamo Inc., +1-415-255-7455, pr@mixamo.com

Web Site:  http://www.mixamo.com/

Barix Introduces IP Intercom and Announcement Device for Public Transportation Industry

ZURICH, Aug. 24 -- Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio transmission, intercom, control and monitoring systems, introduces the Annuncicom 155 IP intercom and announcement device developed foremost for use on trains and in rail stations and tunnels.

The device, to be introduced at the Innotrans rail transportation show in Germany (Messe Berlin Exhibition Centre, September 21-24, Hall 4.1, Stand 216), enables systems integrators to set up tailored communication systems ranging from simple door intercom, PA and background music systems to complex monitoring functions and emergency announcement systems.  It is also the first Barix device to meet EN50155 standard requirements for rail vehicle installations.  ("Railways Applications Electronic Equipment Used on Rolling Stock.")

The basic principle of an Annuncicom 155 communication system is both elaborate and simple.  At least two devices are connected to a standard TCP/IP LAN network to exchange live announcements as well as priority, monitoring and control information for a standalone system.  Barix SIP firmware can enable integration into conventional SIP-based telephone systems.  Control signals and a serial port allow the connection of a selector switch, buttons or display.  This allows for destination selection and control and display of connection status.

The Annuncicom 155 system can operate as a standalone system or in conjunction with PCs and central IT management in a standard network, enabling low-cost and quick configuration of the communication system while guaranteeing future expansion.

"As with all Barix products, the Annuncicom 155 is based on standard TCP/IP and works with Audio-over-IP.  This means it can be integrated easily and conveniently into existing networks, and allows for wide-range networking and deployment - even in Multicast mode to simultaneously address any number of subscribers," said Johannes G. Rietschel, CEO and Founder of Barix AG.  "Its stable design is perfectly suitable for harsh everyday operation in trains, buses and ships, as well as for deployment in general applications under harsh environments."

The Annuncicom 155 conforms to the usual transportation standards, including EN50121 and EN50155.  Devices without EN50155 conformity are typically not used in trains, carriages and other rolling stock for railways.

Please visit Barix at http://www.barix.com or http://www.ip-audio.info for more information.

Source: Barix AG
   

CONTACT:  Brian Galante, +1-570-425-2315, brian@dimensionpronline.com,
for Barix AG

Web Site:  http://www.barix.com/
http://www.ip-audio.info/

blinkx Partners With AccuWeather.com to Offer Users Weather Coverage From Around the World

Precise, up-to-the-minute weather information now available at http://www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24 -- blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with AccuWeather.com, the world's leading weather authority. Under the terms of the agreement, AccuWeather.com's local and international weather information and videos will be available at http://www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will place advertising against these videos, and share resulting revenue with AccuWeather.com.

AccuWeather.com provides weather-related information for locations throughout the United States and for more than two million locations worldwide. Through its Web site, AccuWeather.com presents a wide range of information, including over 600 unique weather videos every day, to millions of users each month.

"blinkx is continuously exploring new ways to offer users a wide range of video content," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "With AccuWeather.com's library of forecast, weather news and lifestyle videos, we can now help our users better plan for daily activities and travel."

"AccuWeather.com users want timely, local forecast and weather news information wherever they are and on any platform they use," said Jim Candor, senior vice president of digital media, AccuWeather.com. "By working with innovators like blinkx, we can help make our weather videos even more easily accessible and continue to grow the value we offer our audience."

As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.

About blinkx

blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at http://www.blinkx.com.

About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com

AccuWeather, Empowering You to Be the Best(TM), presents accurate, localized, branded forecasts and severe weather bulletins to over 125 million Americans each day via the Internet, mobile devices and IPTV, through the airwaves, and in print. The 113 meteorologists at AccuWeather deliver a portfolio of customized products and services to media, business, government, and institutions, and inform millions of visitors worldwide through the free AccuWeather.com website. AccuWeather also provides content onto more than 50,000 third-party Internet sites, the ABC-Owned Television Station Group, and washingtonpost.com. Visit http://www.accuweather.com for more information.

Source: blinkx
   

CONTACT:  Nicole Love of Marlin PR, +44 207 869 8328,
nicole.love@marlinpr.com, for blinkx; or Tim Turpin of Sparkpr,
+1-415-321-1894, tim.turpin@sparkpr.com, for blinkx; or NOMAD and Broker,
Charles Lytle, or Christopher Wren, both of Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, +44
207 986 9756, for blinkx plc

Web Site:  http://www.blinkx.com/
http://www.accuweather.com/

WD® Livewire(TM) Powerline AV Network Kit Gives Consumers Instant 200 Mbps High-Speed Network Connections Anywhere in the Home

Plug-and-play Device Uses Existing Electrical Outlets to Stream HD Video to the Connected Home Theater

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Aug. 24 -- WD® (NYSE:WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new WD Livewire(TM) Powerline AV Network Kit (photo), a HomePlug® AV compatible solution that enables consumers to use their existing electrical outlets to extend secure and reliable high-speed Internet connections throughout the home. Complementing the WD TV® line of media players, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit enables consumers to easily and affordably deliver HD video streams to the home theater, transfer large files or play multi-player online games, all without running network cables around the home. With four ports on each of two adapters included in the kit, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit offers users the ability to connect their router and up to seven additional devices to their high-speed network.

According to research from Parks Associates, an increasing number of consumers own connected devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, game consoles and digital media players such as the WD TV Live Plus HD media player (Home Networks for Consumer Electronics 2009). By the end of 2010, Parks Associates forecasts consumers will own 111 million of these devices, with 37 million Internet-capable devices in the U.S. alone, but "connecting" them can be challenging and costly. In a recent Parks Associates survey, 42 percent of respondents unwilling to connect their TVs to the Internet indicated that either their router was too far from the device or it would be too complicated to set up or both (Digital Media Evolution II 2010).

Featuring HomePlug AV technology, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit provides users with data transfer speeds up to 200 megabits per second (Mbps), enabling glitch-free playback of Full-HD 1080p video streams on up to seven connected devices. Setup is as easy as plugging in a lamp. Consumers do not need to undertake home improvement projects to route new wiring between rooms. They simply plug one of the two adapters in the kit into their router and an electrical outlet then plug the other adapter into another outlet where they need access to wired network connections. Users can stream video to four connected devices in the home theater and also gain an additional three network ports by their router.

For an integrated entertainment solution, users can store digital media on WD's My Book® World Edition(TM) home network drive and stream photos, music and HD video via the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit to one of the WD TV line of media players or other DLNA®-compliant devices located throughout the home.

"Consumers are accumulating an increasing number of Internet-capable connected TVs, video game consoles and media players providing access to exciting online content through services such as Netflix®, YouTube(TM) and Pandora®," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "Wireless networks, while popular, don't always deliver the reliable high-speed connections needed to sustain HD video streaming. Meanwhile, drilling holes for new Ethernet cables is complicated, expensive and messy. With the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit, it's truly easy to enjoy all the HD streaming and broadband Internet capabilities of these great new devices anywhere there is an electrical outlet."

  WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit
  WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit features:
  --  Easy set-up and instant network expansion anywhere in the home;
  --  Two 4-port HomePlug AV adapters;
  --  Two Ethernet cables;
  --  Two power cables;
  --  Quick install guide;
  --  CD with WD Livewire utility software;
  --  Warranty and support guide; and,
  --  A 1-year limited warranty.

  Compatibility

The WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit is HomePlug AV certified and is IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u compliant. The kit requires an Ethernet router and AC power outlets.

Price and Availability

The new WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit has a 1-year limited warranty and is available now at select retailers and online at wdstore.com. MSRP is $139.99 USD.

About WD

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

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

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expected growth in consumer demands for connected electronics devices. These forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations, and actual results may differ materially as a result of several factors, including business conditions generally and other risks and uncertainties listed in WD's recent SEC filings. WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or for any other reason.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and WD TV are registered  trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. WD Livewire and World Edition are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. As used for transfer rate, megabit per second (Mbps) = one million bits per second. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

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EDITOR'S NOTES:
    Western Digital product photos:
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/company/branding/digitalphotos.asp#
    Product Spec Sheets:
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=861
First Call Analyst: Blair, Bob
FCMN Contact: Michelle.A.Saffell@wdc.com

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

WinkBall Creates Notting Hill Carnival 'WonderWall'

LONDON, August 24, 2010--     The Notting Hill Carnival keeps getting bigger and better, and this year
more than 2 million people are expected to flood the streets of Notting Hill
on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August 2010. There will be 300 music floats,
40,000 volunteers, and hundreds of food stalls selling Caribbean fare...

    Local company WinkBall will capture the joy of Carnival via their website
- the UK's number 1 website for video. This year 100 of their citizen
reporters will speak to and film 20,000 Carnival revellers and upload their
views onto the ultimate Carnival video mega wall:
http://www.winkballcarnival.com.

    To view the video follow this link:

    http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/newsindex.shtml?/cgi/news/release?id)5102

    This will be the biggest online archive of Notting Hill Carnival faces,
memories and emotions ever seen, with the video wall featuring every aspect
of the Carnival experience. It'll be a unique record of the bank holiday
weekend made by the people who make Carnival special - the people on the
street.

    WinkBall launched their unique technology and approach to making everyday
people the stars of the web at last year's Carnival - and a wide range of
people supported their efforts - from masquerade (costume) bands to St John's
Ambulance, and luminaries such as Levi "Dragons' Den" Roots, film director
Don Letts, CMC Matrix DJs and many other artists who contribute to the
biggest street party in Europe. All footage can be seen at
http://www.winkballcarnival.com.

    This year, WinkBall intends to double its efforts and add to this vault
of Carnival treasure with three times as many trained video reporters
capturing the street party magic.

    WinkBall's unique technology means anyone can add their thoughts and
experiences and tell the world about their Carnival at the click of a button.

    Dr James Ohene-Djan, Senior Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London
and co-founder of WinkBall, is the brains behind the WinkBall technology.
Recently returned from the World Cup in South Africa, James wants to do for
Carnival what he did in South Africa - create a unique record of a massive
social event.

    He said: "WinkBall is proud to be based in the centre of the Carnival
route and last year's campaign was such a huge success we're doubling our
efforts this time around. We hope WinkBall's Notting Hill Carnival 2010 will
be like a time capsule - a classic example of citizen video for the digital
Britain of tomorrow. Video is the perfect medium to showcase the amazing time
people have when they are at Carnival, and our technology allows people to
share that video with their friends and family who can't make it, who can
also get involved via their webcam, wherever they are!"

    See and contribute to WinkBall's unique Carnival archive at:
http://www.winkballcarnival.com

    About WinkBall:

    WinkBall is a free, web-based, personal video communication service,
which allows anyone to record, send and share videos with friends and family
- privately. Users can also create and post content to video blogs and video
walls for group viewing.

    Video messages delivered by WinkBall can be accessed anywhere, anytime
through a web browser. WinkBall is also used by brands and organisations to
share video content, which users can actively choose to watch and share.

    All messages sent through WinkBall are supported by targeted five-second
advertisements, which are played at the end of video messages. WinkBall is
safe, simple and fun and makes video the best way to communicate online.

    Established in London in 2005, the WinkBall Project team has evolved to
become a leading player in driving the future development of online
communication.

    http://www.winkball.com

    Communicate Happiness

Source: WinkBall.com

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: Dr. James Ohene-Djan, Senior Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London and co-founder of WinkBall. To book an interview or for more information, contact: John or Daniele at Shout Communications: +44(0)207-240-7121/8852

Cobra Electronics Introduces New 7" Platinum Navigation System

New 7750 Platinum debuts at the 2010 Great American Trucking Show

DALLAS, Aug. 24  -- Cobra Electronics Corporation (NASDAQ:COBR), today announced the debut of the 7750 Platinum, its new 7" navigation unit specifically designed for the professional driver. The new 7750 Platinum features enhanced graphics, Junction View with Lane Assist, State Mileage Log, and Hours-of-Service Log. In addition, the new 7750 Platinum features the industry's best last-mile routing, offering superior road coverage on secondary highways. The 7750 Platinum is on display in the Cobra booth, #16074, at the upcoming Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, TX August 26-28, 2010.

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The enhanced graphics and menu options on the 7750 Platinum provide maximum visibility in sunlight and optimized efficiency when scrolling through searches and settings of the unit. The new Quick-Tabs allow drivers to see critical information such as the distances to weigh stations, travel centers, rest areas and mile markers at a glance. The new Junction View with Lane Assist provides drivers with 3D images of upcoming highway junctions as well as lane guidance and enhanced turn-by-turn directions. Also, new on the 7750 are the State Mileage Log that tracks miles within a state for IFTA reporting and the Hours-of-Service timer that enables drivers to easily track their On-Duty, Off-Duty and Driving Time.

"As a leader in the trucking industry, it is our job to do what we can to simplify the lives of the professional driver," said Sally Washlow, senior vice president of marketing and sales, Cobra Electronics.  "The new features of the Cobra 7750 Platinum not only provide additional information to get drivers to their destination in the most efficient way, but it also helps them with responsibilities such as mile tracking and hour logging."

The 7750 Platinum also features the map rated highest in route quality and reliability, based on the results of certified quality testing. The TeleAtlas map in the 7750 Platinum delivers more than 1 million additional miles of road coverage in the US than the competing map. In addition to more miles of road coverage, the 7750 Platinum map provides drivers 17x more last mile (dock-to-dock) coverage and 4x more trucking attribute coverage on secondary highways.

Like its predecessor, the Cobra 7750 Platinum includes the 33,000 ProMiles® Software Development Corporation and TruckDown(TM) Info International, Inc. truck-specific points of interest (POIs) such as routable travel center locations, detailed amenity information, fueling stations, restaurants, heavy duty towing, truck and trailer repair shops, truck-friendly hotels, weigh stations and certified scales, the most truck-specific POIs in the industry. It also features more than 12 million standard Tele Atlas POIs and branded icons, which visually represent participating businesses as instantly recognizable logos so users can accurately identify specific brands of interest. Lastly, the 7750 Platinum includes 3 months of unlimited downloads from Cobra's exclusive AURATM Camera & Driving Hazard Database, which alerts drivers to the locations of fixed speed and red-light cameras, dangerous intersections and known speed traps.

The Cobra 7750 Platinum will be available at travel centers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $499.95. For more information, stop by the Cobra Electronics booth, #16074 or at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, August 26-28, 2010, or visit http://www.cobra.com.

About Cobra Electronics

Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at http://www.cobra.com. Follow Cobra on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/CobraElectronic or become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/CobraElectronics.

About ProMiles

ProMiles Software Development Corporation (PSDC), based in Bridge City, Texas, develops various types of desktop (CD) and Web applications such as Route/Stop Optimization, Fuel Tax Reporting, Fuel Management and Fuel Purchase Optimization. Companies such as Penske, Werner, Old Dominion, Ryder, Dominos Pizza, Pepsi, AutoZone, Bridgestone/Firestone, PACCAR, Volvo, Wal-Mart, Ocean Spray, Bayer and US Postal Service have benefited from the use of ProMiles applications. ProMiles is also used by auditors in over 40 jurisdictions to verify log book, fuel tax and other data. For more information on ProMiles Software Development Corporation, visit http://www.promiles.com

About TruckDown

Since 1997 TruckDown Info International, Inc., has been compiling and maintaining a database of vendors that provide service to on highway fleets. Such services include heavy duty towing, tire service, truck repair, trailer repair, mobile repair, and many other services required to keep fleets rolling safely.  User-friendly search access to this database is provided via http://www.truckdown.com through standard Internet connections and wirelessly to web enabled cell phones and PDAs. Registered and Advanced TruckDown user accounts have been issued to thousands of fleets operating throughout the USA and Canada. Included with these user accounts are tools fleets use to identify preferred vendors, provide instant vendor feedback and/or update requests to TruckDown, manage their own user groups and request vendor additions as needed. Fleets can also call upon TruckDown's professional verification staff to help them update their internal vendor contact databases. For vendors TruckDown provides the opportunity to showcase their services to fleets active in their service area, even if the fleet is based thousands of miles away. For more information on TruckDown please visit http://www.truckdown.com.

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CONTACT:  Chris Kooistra of Cobra Electronics, +1-773-972-0691,
ckooistra@cobra.com

Web Site:  http://www.cobra.com/

Sortingcodes.co.uk Offers Customers Increased Accuracy of UK Payments Data With Introduction of Weekly Updates

LONDON, August 24, 2010--     sortingcodes.co.uk has increased the frequency of its updates to weekly,
giving customers accurate and timely UK payments data; crucial to the
successful processing of payments.

    This change reflects the Payments Council's recommendation to use a
weekly updated data source where possible.

    Alongside increased accuracy, customers can be reassured they are using
reliable, informed bank sort codes
(http://www.sortingcodes.co.uk/SCAddcon/sort-codes.asp) data as
sortingcodes.co.uk only contains data from authoritative sources.

    sortingcodes.co.uk is invaluable to anyone who works in payroll,
personnel, accounts and memberships departments. Customers have the option of
two methods of retrieving UK payments data, depending on their needs:

   
    1. Online - a web-based tool enabling users to look up bank sort codes
       (http://www.sortingcodes.co.uk/SCAddcon/sort-codes.asp) data via a
       simple search facility.

    2. Electronic - a bank sort codes
       (http://www.sortingcodes.co.uk/SCAddcon/sort-codes.asp) data file
       which can be downloaded from a secure FTP site and then simply
       integrated into an organisation's own ERP or payment system.

    Offering an accurate data source is crucial in the ever-changing world of
UK payments data. Caroline Winch, Information Sales Manager for Sorting
Codes, said: "We recognise the importance to our customers of accessing
correct bank sort codes
(http://www.sortingcodes.co.uk/SCAddcon/sort-codes.asp) data. Out-of-date
information increases the risk of costly misplaced payments leading to
wasted time and money; something that organisations can ill afford in this
current economic climate."

    Kerry Hewson, Director of RBI Financial Publications, commented: "We are
pleased to be able to offer our Sorting Codes customers more frequently
updated information, demonstrating our continued commitment to providing
dependable and accurate data."

    For press enquiries contact marketing@bankersalmanac.com or tel:
+44(0)1342-335946.

   
    Further information

    - sortingcodes.co.uk is owned by Reed Business Information, one of the
      world's leading business to business publishers and part of the Reed
      Elsevier Group plc, a FTSE 100-listed company.
    - To find out more about sortingcodes.co.uk, view our product demo
      at http://www.sortingcodes.co.uk/scaddcon/bank-sort-codes-video.asp
    - To find out more about Sorting Codes Electronic visit
      http://www.sortingcodes.co.uk/scaddcon/bank-sort-codes-download.asp
    - Alternatively, contact our sales team on +44(0)1342-335553 or
      email sales@sortingcodes.co.uk

Source: sortingcodes.co.uk

For press enquiries contact marketing@bankersalmanac.com or tel: +44(0)1342-335946

The Future is Looking Bright... 'My Girl,' Debut Single From Sensational New Group Mindless Behavior, Released on iTunes

Videos And Debut Album #1 Girl To Follow

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 24 -- On Tuesday, August 24, the future truly arrives with the release on iTunes of "My Girl," the debut single from the four talented 13-year-old boys of Mindless Behavior--Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton.

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The bubbly, infectious track, produced by Walter Millsap (Beyonce, Timbaland, Alicia Keys, J. Lo), is the first issued from the group's forthcoming Conjunction/Streamline/Interscope debut album, #1 Girl. The music video, including a special 3-D version, will premiere on AOL early next week.

#1 Girl is all about young men looking to find their number one girl, whether on explosive party tracks, fun mid-tempos or introspective ballads.  Among the album's other writers & producers are Vincent Herbert, Candice Nelson (Mary J. Blige, Ciara, Britney Spears), Polow da Don (Pussycat Dolls, Ludacris, Fergie, Usher, Rich Boy), Boi-1da (Eminem, Drake), and Harold Lilly (Alicia Keys, Monica, Mario).

The Conjunction Productions team and Streamline Records head Vincent Herbert came up with the concept of the group in 2008, and Mindless Behavior was formed after an audition hosted by Conjunction--a teaming of Millsap, Keisha Gamble, Candice Nelson and choreographer David Scott (who with Gamble helped discover B2K).  After two years of artist development to hone the boys' singing, rapping and dancing, Herbert, who also discovered Lady Gaga and has executive produced all of her music, brought the boys to Streamline's joint venture partner, Interscope Records.

"The future is looking bright... I want you to remember their name," said hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in a video blog after seeing Mindless Behavior perform.

If the reaction of teen girls during the group's recent tour of Los Angeles high schools as well as opening sets with Justin Bieber (Pop-Con 2010) and the Backstreet Boys (This Is Us 2010) is any indication, Mindless Behavior may soon join the ranks of great young male groups who preceded them, from the Jackson 5 and New Edition to N'Sync and B2K.

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CONTACT:  Yvette Gayle, +1-310-865-6278, yvette.gayle@umusic.com, or
Randy Henderson, +1-310-865-8019, randy.henderson@umusic.com, both of
Interscope Records

Epson Introduces Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-Sided for High-Quality Small Business Marketing Materials

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 24 -- Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing desktop printing solutions, today introduced new Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-Sided to help small and home-based businesses create professional, double-sided brochures, flyers, calendars, and other marketing materials. Designed for use with Epson ink jet printers, such as the Epson WorkForce printers and all-in-ones, the heavyweight paper consistently delivers excellent output.

"At Epson, we know that small business owners always want to make a lasting impression on clients or customers, and printing on Epson's Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-Sided gives them the opportunity to present polished printed materials," said Jack Oleksinski, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "This new heavyweight paper is affordable and produces impressive documents at a lower cost than professionally printed materials."

Epson offers a full line of specialty papers designed to meet a wide range of business needs, especially when used with any of Epson's WorkForce printing solutions designed for micro and small businesses.  Epson business papers include Ultra Premium Presentation Papers for presentations and reports for high-end clients, Epson Bright White Paper for e-mail, web pages and other day-to-day business printing, and now Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-Sided for impressive marketing materials.

  Epson's Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-Sided offers:
  --  Superior print quality in a heavyweight stock for a premium look and
      feel
  --  Impactful colors and text that are instantly dry and smudge resistant
      on matte finish
  --  Reliable, hassle-free printing with all Epson ink jet printers

Visit Epson's Designed for Excellence website for more information on how Epson inks, specialty papers and printers are designed to work together to deliver excellent results.

Pricing and Availability

The letter-size Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-Sided is currently available in a 150-sheet package ($30.99*) through Staples and Epson's own retail site, http://www.epsonstore.com.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

**Estimated street price

Source: Epson America, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Caroline Zubieta, of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-4026, fax,
+1-562-290-5131, caroline_zubieta@ea.epson.com; or Cheryl Seaberg of Walt &
Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2981, cseaberg@walt.com, for Epson America,
Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.epson.com/

KODAK Gallery Launches 30 New Designs and Products

New photo products and designs for the end-of-summer season

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 24 -- KODAK Gallery (http://www.kodakgallery.com) -- the only online photo service designed for your KODAK MOMENTS, is gearing up to launch new products and designs for back-to-school, end-of-summer and Grandparents Day.

For back-to-school, KODAK Gallery is offering new products to help students create a home away from home.  Photo items such as school year calendars, personalized mousepads, creative collages, pen and pencil holders and fun photo magnets are perfect for lockers, apartments or dorm rooms. Find a new way to stay connected this school year with KODAK Gallery's contact cards -- a stylish, creative and quick way to give out personal contact information.

"We're providing users with an easy transition from summer to fall with our unique photo gifts, cards and prints," says Rachel Heit, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at KODAK Gallery. "With new save-the-date cards and magnets, a calendar collage, and 30 new frames and contact cards, KODAK Gallery helps users create, upload and share summer memories that will last for years."

With KODAK Gallery, users can easily upload and preserve photos of their summer vacation, precious family moments or quality time with friends. Customers can create Photo Books, photo cards or display special shots in archival frames, and slip into that vacation frame of mind anytime -- at home, school or in the office.

Grandparents Day -- September 12

Honor Grandparents Day with the perfect gift --a luxurious woven throw blanket featuring a high quality picture of their grandchild, grandchildren and family. The generous 50" x 60" sizing makes this throw perfect to display and use on a couch, bed or chair -- or to keep grandma and grandpa warm during the winter months. Grandparents Day specialty photo gifts from KODAK Gallery include sterling silver jewelry, leather key chains, puzzles and playing cards.

Creating and uploading these photo gifts are a breeze, and with convenient access to KODAK Gallery products and services from any desktop and most mobile devices, users can create, share and upload in no time.

Users can enhance photos using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology and can assure exceptional KODAK quality in every order.

New items are available now on the KODAK Gallery website. Please check periodically for more products, added features, and special promotions throughout the late summer/early fall season.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/ and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery -- join today at http://www.kodakgallery.com.

2010 Kodak, Kodak Moments and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Kodak.

Source: KODAK
   

CONTACT:  Robin Carr, Kodak Gallery, +1-510-229-1292,
rcarr@kodakgallery.com; or Ilana Shenitzer, Ketchum, +1-312-228-6894,
ilana.shenitzer@ketchum.com

Web Site:  http://www.kodak.com/

DSLR Redefined: Sony Introduces New Cameras Powered by World's First Translucent Mirror Technology Enabling Simultaneous Auto Focus and Capture in an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

New Models Offer Continuous Phase Detect AF During 10 fps High-Speed Shooting and Full HD Movie Shooting

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24 -- Sony today introduced two new alpha cameras (models SLT-A55V and SLT-A33) that adopt Sony's newly-developed Translucent Mirror Technology(TM), which achieves the highest-level of auto focus speed for both still image and movie shooting.

Translucent Mirror Technology(TM) provides performance previously unattainable with traditional DSLR technology. Using the new technology, the a55 and a33 models can continuously and quickly focus (with TTL phase-detection) while shooting stills and recording video--even in full HD, allowing desired moments to be captured in tack sharp focus, high-definition video. They can shoot continuously at up to 10 frames per second on the a55 (and up to seven on the a33), achieving shooting speeds that are the fastest in the industry for an APS-C size sensor-equipped interchangeable lens cameras under $1000.

"This is the most innovative Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera that Sony has ever created," said Kristen Elder, director of the digital imaging business group. "Our Translucent Mirror Technology is one of the most significant SLR structural changes in more than a decade."

By displaying the images received by the Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS Sensor, picture quality of the camera's live view image has enhanced drastically.  Coupled with the quick and accurate phase detect AF and 100 percent coverage Tru-Finder(TM) electronic viewfinder, the Quick AF Live View feature has been further advanced.

Translucent Mirror Technology

Both cameras are equipped with a translucent mirror, which enables light passing through the lens to be simultaneously received by the image sensor and the auto focus sensor, allowing continuous shooting and continuous focusing at speeds never before possible.  The a55 offers the world's fastest 10 fps high-speed burst shooting with continuous AF (TTL phase-detection) in an interchangeable lens digital camera with APS-C sensor.

Because of its structure, the Translucent Mirror Technology(TM) does away with the motion of raising and lowering the mirror.  The absence of the moving mirror mechanism contributes to making the whole body size significantly compact compared to traditional DSLR cameras.

By eliminating the need to raise and lower the mirror between shots, the technology makes it possible to achieve focusing while images are captured. Existing systems can only focus in the interval between image capture, limiting the ability to track fast moving subjects.  The cameras also have continuous Advance Priority AE Mode and will automatically adjust for the best exposure to help you get the most professional looking results.

High-Speed Capture with Auto Focus

Additionally, a newly developed 15-point AF system assures ultra-fast, high precision focusing. The high-speed shooting with continuous Phase Detect AF tracks rapidly moving subjects accurately. You can capture the decisive moments that you might have otherwise missed.

Creative Video Capture

The continuous phase detect AF also works in movie shooting for the first time in the world. The Translucent Mirror Technology(TM) also allows the a55 and a33 to be the first cameras to ever maintain continuous phase detection AF while recording Full HD AVCHD video.  With fast, precise phase detection AF continually tracking subject movement, even fast action and subjects that move quickly towards or away from the camera are easy to keep in focus.

With a large 16.2 megapixel (for the a55) and 14.2 megapixel (for the a33) Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor, background defocusing effects can be easily captured. The APS-C sensor size is nearly 20 times larger than a traditional compact camcorders' 1/2.88 type image sensor, providing more creative control.

Compatible with all A-mount lenses, video and photography enthusiasts alike can choose from macro to telephoto lenses to achieve their desired artistic effect.

Full-time Live View

Full-time Live View offers unprecedented freestyle shooting versatility with fast, precise AF using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. The a55 and a33 have a fully articulated 3-inch 921,600 Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack(TM) technology with 100 percent coverage.

The Tru-Finder eye-level viewfinder provides an unprecedented combination of 100 percent coverage and 1.1x magnification for easy and natural framing. By combining Translucent Mirror and Tru-Finder technologies, a33 and a55 are the first interchangeable lens digital cameras to offer movie recording with the familiar eye-level shooting style - a significant advantage in fast moving and extreme lighting conditions (bright sunlight and low-light situations).

The variable angle tilt LCD is adjustable to accommodate shooting from low or high angles. The electronic view finder has a high-resolution effective 1.15 million dots conversion Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display, is bright and easy to see even in low light, has a selectable shooting parameter display and shows the effects of exposure and white balance adjustments.

Advanced Shooting Features

With an Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor, BIONZ® high-speed image processing engine and ultra-high ISO sensitivity (ISO 100-12,800), the a55 and a33 cameras offer advanced shooting features. These make it easy to get the best shot, even in difficult lighting conditions.

Auto HDR shoots and combines three frames into a single high dynamic range (HDR) photo with rich shadow and highlight detail. Multi frame NR shoots and combines six frames into a single photo, enabling smooth low-light imaging at half the noise level. Hand-held Twilight shoots and combines six frames into a single photo, suppressing blur to enable clear night-scene imaging without a tripod or flash.

3D Sweep Panorama(TM) technology creates two images from a single frame, enabling panoramic photos to be viewed in 3D on compatible 3D systems and other devices that support 3D technology. Using the a55 model, built-in GPS capability enables global positioning coordinates to be recorded along with the date and time. HDMI(TM) connectivity enables stunningly beautiful PhotoTV HD display of images on compatible Sony BRAVIA® TVs.

AUTO+ (Advanced Auto) mode offers the same benefits as Auto mode and more, resulting in cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. The camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode, then quickly shoots and combines up to six shots to produce images with greater clarity, optimum dynamic range using Auto HDR technology and lower image noise using 6 shots layering technology.

Accessories

The new cameras accept both Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) (including Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo(TM)) and SD (including both SDHC and SDXC formats) media (all sold separately).  With a 30MB per second transfer rate, Sony's Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX offers the best performance of all memory cards whether in continuous shooting mode or transferring data to other media.

A new dedicated microphone (models ECM-ALST1 and ECM-CG50) will also be available.

Pricing and Availability

The a55 and a33 cameras will cost about $750 and $650 (respectively) for the body only and about $850 and $750 (respectively) for the body and 18-55mm zoom lens.  The a33 camera will be available in September and the a55 model will be available in October at Sony Style® retail stores http://www.Sonystyle.com/retail) and at authorized dealers nationwide.

Source: Sony Electronics
   

CONTACT:  Linda Barger of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-2986,
linda.barger@am.Sony.com; or Lorena D'Amato of Paine PR, +1-212-613-4918 ,
ldamato@painepr.com, for Sony Electronics

Web Site:  http://www.sony.com/
http://www.sonystyle.com/retail

Shooting for the Stars: Sony Breaks New Ground Again in DSLR Space With New Camera, Lenses

Latest a (alpha) Offers Full HD Movie Capture, 3D Sweep Panorama and More

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24 -- Sony today introduced an a (alpha) DSLR camera (model SLR-a560) that leverages Sony's Exmor (TM) APS HD CMOS sensor to make it easier for active shooters to get the best shot without missing a moment. Along with the a33 and a55 cameras (also announced today), the a560 model is one of the only DSLR cameras with Multi-frame Noise Reduction, Sweep Panorama(TM) mode, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1920x1080 60i video capture.

This 14.2 megapixel a560 camera offers the same features of its predecessor, the innovative a550, which introduced Quick AF Live View, 7fps continuous shooting and Auto HDR to the step-up DSLR class.

Additionally, Sony is adding to its already strong line-up of more than 30 A-mount lenses with new models made for seasoned photographers and those new to the DSLR space. Today, Sony expands its A-Mount lens line-up for a DSLR cameras with three new lenses--a  Carl Zeiss® Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (model SAL24F20Z), a DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (model SAL35F18) and an 85mm F2.8 SAM (model SAL85F28).

"These new lenses and camera show our commitment to the DSLR market and that we will never stop innovating," said Kristen Elder, director of the Digital Imaging business at Sony Electronics. "These products complement our overall Sony® Alpha(TM) lineup, which we are significantly expanding today.  The camera offers a choice to those consumers who want to gain the benefits of professional level shooting speed as well as be able to capture video with in a traditional style DSLR."

The a560 camera provides excellent picture quality, particularly in low-light scenarios. A new generation of Sony Exmor (TM)APS HD CMOS sensor employs low-noise processing for high-quality pictures. The BIONZ ® image processor has color-noise reduction that helps achieve low noise up to ISO 12800, without sacrificing fine detail. Multi-frame Noise Reduction stacks a high-speed burst of six frames, creating a single low-noise exposure that boosts effective sensitivity as high as ISO 25600.

Quick AF Live View

With Quick AF Live View, the a560 camera can focus just as quickly in Live View as when shooting through the eye-level viewfinder, which is unlike any other DSLR in its class.

Because composing shots on the LCD monitor is becoming increasingly important to DSLR users, Sony has equipped this camera with two Live View functions and a 3-inch (measured diagonally) LCD screen that tilts 90 degrees up or down. The a560 has a high resolution 921,600 pixel Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display.

Sony's Quick AF Live View uses two sensors to maintain the same focusing speed as with the optical viewfinder. While the speed of Quick AF Live View is ideal for every day shooting, Focus Check Live View enables critical framing and magnification for setting precise focus in macro and tripod shooting.

Focus Check Live View mode simplifies critical assessment of the finest image details. A real-time 'feed' from the main sensor can be viewed on the LCD monitor, with switchable magnification allowing close-up confirmation of delicate manual focus adjustments. Contrast AF method is selectable in focus check Live View mode.

Temporary 7x and 14x zoom views enable you to focus on extremely fine detail while the 1x view shows 100 percent framing in the LCD.

Fast Shooting Speeds

With its unique sensor-processor combination, the a560 camera is a leader in its class with up to seven frames per second shooting speed for under $1,000. Using the optical viewfinder, you can shoot up to three frames with Quick AF Live View, which helps you capture the decisive moment when shooting fast moving subjects like in sports.

HD Movie Recording

The a560 camera offers the extra convenience of high-definition video recording. This model also captures Full HD (1920 x 1080i) video in high-quality AVCHD(TM) files that can be easily enjoyed on a compatible HD television via the cameras built-in HDMI(TM) terminal (cable not included). The camera includes built-in stereo microphones for high-quality audio recording.

With multi-shot technology, the a560 camera's high-speed sensor and processor rapidly captures and assembles many frames to realize unmatched low-noise, extended dynamic range, wide panoramas and 3D images.

The a560 offers versatile creative control even when shooting movies. Creativity is also enhanced by the ability to apply white balance and Creative Style settings, as well as Aperture Priority (A) mode aperture settings, to movies. What's more, exposure compensation can be adjusted even while movie shooting is in progress.

Sweep Panorama Technology

Featuring Sweep Panorama technology, the a560 model captures breathtaking shots up to 180 degree horizontal or 126-degree vertical shots (18 mm focal length).

With 3D Sweep Panorama mode, the camera can shoot 3D panoramic still images with a single lens. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together using innovative processing techniques to automatically create detail-packed 3D panoramas. These files can be enjoyed in stunning 3D on compatible 3D televisions (other accessories are required).

In-Camera High Dynamic Range

In-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) has been further enhanced incorporating three shots. It can capture highlights, midtones and shadows. Unlike HDR features in other DSLR cameras, Sony's unique positional interpolation technology can overcome slight changes in camera position and align individual shots so that a tripod is not required.

The feature handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes like looking out a window into bright daylight. The in-camera auto HDR technology combines the highlight, midtone and shadow detail of three separate captures into one remarkably natural looking image. The a560 offers a maximum Auto HDR range of 6EV.

Multi Frame NR is a new function where, when the shutter is released, the camera automatically takes 6 frames at the currently selected shutter speed, aperture, and ISO setting, and then combines them into a single JPEG image with a reduction in noise at the selected aperture and shutter speed that is equivalent to approximately two ISO steps. In addition, ISO expansion achieves class-leading, ultra-high sensitivity equivalent to ISO25600, while accurate subject detection assures high-precision alignment of the 6 frames during compositing.

Accessories

The new camera accepts both Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) (including Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo(TM)) and SD (including both SDHC and SDXC formats) media (all sold separately).  With a 30MB per second transfer rate, Sony's Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX offers the best performance of all memory cards whether in continuous shooting mode or transferring data to other media.

Lenses for Active Shooters

Made for experienced and budding photographers alike, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (model SAL24F20Z) functions as a wide-angle 24mm lens on full-frame cameras with 36mm (35mm equivalent) lens  sensors, or as a 36mm equivalent lens ideal for general use on cameras with APS-C sensors. Jointly developed with Carl Zeiss, it features the highly-regarded Carl Zeiss Distagon designed for wide-angle lenses.

This lens is distinguished by its fast response focus and extremely quiet, very smooth operation thanks to its built-in SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor).

It offers a wide and therefore highly versatile focal range from 0.19m to infinity, and features a nine-blade circular aperture that along with the large F2 maximum aperture contributes to smooth, natural bokeh effects.

In keeping with traditional Carl Zeiss design, the all-metal lens barrel has been finished to a very high standard resulting in a visibly high-quality appearance.

Offering photographers at all levels great value and performance in a compact and lightweight design, the new DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) weighs just 6 ounces. It can be added to a lens kit system and carried without noticeably increasing the weight of the bag.

With an approximately 50mm (35mm equivalent) focal length on an APS-C sensor, this lens is ideal for snapshots and portraits under a wide range of shooting conditions. The high-speed F1.8 maximum aperture is particularly advantageous for hand held shooting in low light.

At just 0.8 feet, the DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) has the shortest minimum focus in its class, making it an excellent choice for dramatic close-ups too. Whatever the shot, the internal Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) drives the focusing group directly and ensures responsive and fluid autofocus operation.

The new 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) lens is a full-frame lens in that offers performance and affordability. The 85mm focal length is a standard for portraiture because of the natural perspective that it provides. On an APS-C sensor camera the 85mm F2.8 SAM functions as a 127.5mm (35mm equivalent) telephoto lens - and features a Sonnar-type optical design that is considered ideal for mid-range telephoto lenses.

The lens is sharp center to corner, and features smooth defocusing thanks to its large F2.8 maximum aperture and circular aperture design. At two feet, the minimum focusing distance is the shortest in its class, and SAM motor technology ensures smooth autofocus operation.

The quality optical and mechanical features of the lens mean it is suitable for serious photography and should more than satisfy intermediate and advanced users alike.

Pricing and Availability

The a560 model with the camera body and 18-55mm kit lens will cost about $750 and will be available in October. With the body only, it will cost about $650. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 SSM (model SAL24F20Z), DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (model SAL35F18) and 85mm F2.8 SAM (model SAL85F28) lenses will be available in October for about $1,250, $200, $250 respectively.

The cameras, lens and a range of accessories will be available at Sony Style® retail stores (http://www.sonystyle.com/retail) and at authorized dealers nationwide.

Source: Sony Electronics
   

CONTACT:  Linda Barger of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-2986,
linda.barger@am.sony.com; or Lorena D'Amato of Paine PR, +1-212-613-4918 ,
ldamato@painepr.com, for Sony Electronics

Web Site:  http://www.sony.com/

World of Warcraft(R): Wrath of The Lich King(TM) to Launch in Mainland China on August 31, 2010

SHANGHAI, Aug. 23 -- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and NetEase.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) today announced that World of Warcraft(R): Wrath of the Lich King(TM), the second expansion for Blizzard Entertainment's award-winning subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), will launch in mainland China on August 31, 2010.

"We appreciate the continued passion and support that Chinese players have shown for World of Warcraft, and we're working hard to ensure that they have a topnotch gaming experience when Wrath of the Lich King is released," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "This expansion contains some of the best content we've ever created for the game, and we're excited that Chinese players will soon have a chance to explore everything it has to offer."

"World of Warcraft is one of the most popular online games among Chinese players, and we believe that the new content in Wrath of the Lich King will generate even more excitement," said William Ding, CEO of NetEase. "We are fully prepared on all fronts to provide great service and support to all of the new and returning players throughout China, and we look forward to welcoming them to Northrend."

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King sends players to the cold, forbidding continent of Northrend, where the fearsome Lich King Arthas Menethil, last seen in Warcraft(R) III: The Frozen Throne(R), works from his secluded citadel to bring all of Azeroth under his twisted dominion. Players will battle the Lich King's army from the shores of Howling Fjord and Borean Tundra to the seat of his power in Icecrown. In addition, players will be able to advance characters to level 80 and gain powerful new abilities while exploring several new zones and dungeons. The expansion also introduces a number of exciting new features, including expanded player-vs.-player combat options such as siege weapons and destructible buildings, as well as the game's first Hero class -- the death knight.

Since launching in November 2004, World of Warcraft has become the world's most popular MMORPG, with a current global player base of more than 11.5 million subscribers. For more information on World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, visit the official website at http://www.warcraftchina.com/ .

World of Warcraft's Subscriber Definition

World of Warcraft subscribers include individuals who have paid a subscription fee or have an active prepaid card to play World of Warcraft, as well as those who have purchased the game and are within their free month of access. Internet Game Room players who have accessed the game over the last thirty days are also counted as subscribers. The above definition excludes all players under free promotional subscriptions, expired or cancelled subscriptions, and expired prepaid cards. Subscribers in licensees' territories are defined along the same rules.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft(R) and the Warcraft(R), StarCraft(R), and Diablo(R) series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (http://www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes twelve #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net(R), is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

About NetEase.com Inc.

NetEase.com, Inc. is a leading China-based Internet technology company that pioneered the development of applications, services and other technologies for the Internet in China. NetEase's online communities and personalized premium services have established a large and stable user base for the NetEase websites which are operated by its affiliates. In particular, NetEase provides online game services to Internet users through its in-house development or licensing of massively multi-player online role-playing games, including Fantasy Westward Journey, Westward Journey Online II and III, Tianxia II, Heroes of Tang Dynasty and Datang, as well as the licensed game, Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:

Information in this press release that involves Blizzard Entertainment's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Blizzard Entertainment generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," "future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Blizzard Entertainment's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Blizzard Entertainment's products, competition from the used game market, industry competition and competition from other forms of entertainment, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as real-time strategy, action-role-playing and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Blizzard Entertainment, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers who can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10- K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

This press release also contains statements of a forward-looking nature regarding NetEase's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies that are forward-looking statements and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements.  The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: the risk that the online game market in China will not continue to grow or that NetEase will not be able to maintain its leading position in that market, which could occur if, for example, Wrath of the Lich King or other expansion packs for games operated by NetEase do not become as popular as management anticipates; the ability of NetEase to effectively market and operate its games; the risk that Shanghai EaseNet will not be able to continue operating World of Warcraft or other games licensed by it for a period of time or permanently due to possible governmental actions; the risk that Shanghai EaseNet or NetEase will be subject to penalties or operating restrictions imposed by governmental authorities in the PRC resulting from the operations of their online games, including suspension of their Internet service or other penalties; the risk that changes in Chinese government regulation of the online game market may limit future growth of NetEase's revenue or cause revenue to decline; competition in NetEase's existing and potential markets; governmental uncertainties (including possible changes in the effective tax rates applicable to NetEase and its subsidiaries and affiliates and the ability of NetEase to receive and maintain approvals of the preferential tax treatments and general competition and price pressures in the marketplace); and other risks outlined in NetEase's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  NetEase does not undertake any obligation to update this forward- looking information, except as required under the applicable law.

  For further information, please contact:

  Blizzard Entertainment
   Lisa Jensen
   Vice President, Global PR,
   Tel:   +1-949-854-6200 dir
   Fax:   +1-949-854-7900
   Email: ljensen@blizzard.com

   Rob Hilburger
   PR Director
   Tel:   +1-949-955-1380 ext. 13228 dir
   Fax:   +1-949-854-7900
   Email: rhilburger@blizzard.com

  NetEase
   Wu Wei
   PR Manager
   Tel:   +86-20-8510-6308
   Email: wuwei@corp.netease.com

Source: NetEase.com, Inc.
   

CONTACT: Blizzard Entertainment - Lisa Jensen, Vice President, Global PR,
+1-949-854-6200 dir, or fax, +1-949-854-7900, or ljensen@blizzard.com, or Rob
Hilburger, PR Director, +1-949-955-1380 ext. 13228 dir, or fax, +1-949-854-
7900, or rhilburger@blizzard.com, NetEase - Wu Wei, PR Manager, +86-20-8510-
6308, or wuwei@corp.netease.com

Web site: http://corp.netease.com/
http://www.warcraftchina.com/

Catalyst Unveils CR 9.0 at ILTA 2010

Ninth generation Catalyst e-discovery document repository provides greater search performance, ease-of-use and automated production management

DENVER, Aug. 23 -- Catalyst Repository Systems, Inc., (http://www.catalystsecure.com), a pioneer in providing cloud-based document repositories for e-discovery and other complex legal matters, today introduced version 9.0 of its flagship product, Catalyst CR. The new version includes a fully integrated production module, expanded correlation navigators, review module enhancements and a new user interface. Most notably Catalyst CR 9.0 updates include features requested by Catalyst's expanding user base and represent a significant step towards putting complete control of the e-discovery process in the hands of Catalyst CR users, from processing to production, while maximizing efficiency and scalability.

  New features in the Catalyst CR 9.0 platform include:
  --  A fully automated production module that allows users to identify and
      folder documents for productions, convert and endorse them in a
      variety of formats, create load files, and run productions.
  --  Enhanced "Correlation Navigators" that allow users to analyze search
      results using a variety of fields, text, and concepts--all drawn
      dynamically from the user's search across millions of documents.
  --  Searchable review folders allowing reviewers and administrators to
      build any combination of field and text searches to check for
      privileged, sensitive and other key information before releasing the
      documents.
  --  Review module enhancements that provide more control for review
      administrators and allow administrators to assign, modify assignments
      more easily and provide new capabilities for user self assignments.
  --  New export options that provide faster output and more flexibility
      including MDB formats.
  --  A revised user interface that provides more rapid and intuitive access
      to Catalyst CR and its productivity modules.

"Automating the e-discovery process and delivering it via a secure cloud has been Catalyst's mission for more than a decade," explained John Tredennick, Catalyst's founder and CEO. "Our goal is put full control of their e-discovery processing in our client's hands--as much as they might have if they used an appliance in-house. The difference with our cloud-based product is scale. Our clients can run the product from end-to-end but have the advantage of hundreds of servers working on their behalf. They also get a dedicated team of savvy professionals to continually update and enhance the system."

Catalyst began automating the e-discovery process with the availability of Fast Track Data Loading. Since its availability 18 months ago, Fast Track has processed over 10,000 automatic data loads. Catalyst built on this success in early 2010 with Fast Track Automated Processing, which allows users to upload raw files directly into Catalyst for processing and loading. The features in Catalyst CR 9.0 achieve the goal of complete system automation. Now, those same users can export and produce documents themselves--in any volume or format.

Catalyst CR 9.0 turns the e-discovery services model on its head with the first integrated e-discovery product covering the heart of the litigation lifecycle--from processing and loading raw files to search, analytics, culling, review and production. Because the data and process are hosted in the cloud, the Catalyst CR platform effectively eliminates IT and system administration costs. That frees the litigation management team to focus on review and analysis, rather than software administration.

About Catalyst

Catalyst is a leading legal-technology company providing secure, scalable multi-lingual document repositories for electronic discovery, litigation support, and other complex regulatory matters. For over a decade, corporations and their counsel have relied on Catalyst to control litigation costs. Our systems and consulting services cover the heart of the litigation lifecycle-from processing and search, to analytics, review, production and trial. For more information about Catalyst, please visit: http://www.catalystsecure.com/.

  Media Contact:
  Laura K. Ramsey
  Catalyst Repository Systems, Inc.
  303.824.0857
  lkramsey@catalystsecure.com

Source: Catalyst Repository Systems, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Laura K. Ramsey of Catalyst Repository Systems, Inc.,
+1-303-824-0857, lkramsey@catalystsecure.com

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

Teletrac's Award-Winning Hours of Service Technology Gets Even Better

Drivers can now complete e-logs online, letting fleets comply using part timers

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 23 -- Teletrac Inc., a leading provider of intelligent driving solutions, today unveiled a pivotal new feature for its trucking industry customers using Fleet Director for fleet management, hours of service and e-logs: the Driver e-Log Web Site. This new software-as-a-service feature assists fleets utilizing both full and part time drivers by enabling them to fully comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) hours of service (HOS) rules for electronic logging.

The new Driver e-Log Web Site lets drivers complete their e-logs not just in-cab, but from any Web-connected computer or smartphone.  As a result, fleets can more readily capture full HOS information from part-time drivers who may also drive for other companies. This enhancement helps ensure that fleets meet FMCSA guidelines. Further, dispatchers and operations managers can view driver logs and reports online, providing a real-time snapshot of the company's operations.

In addition to aiding fleets, the new Fleet Director enhancement gives drivers greater convenience by letting them view their e-logs via the Web.  Drivers can also add information that may have been overlooked in the cab, giving them greater flexibility to complete paperwork to ensure full regulatory compliance. Drivers can view unsigned logs, sign and submit logs, add status changes to unfinished logs, and run reports.

A real-world example of the convenience this features offers users:  driver #1 returns to the yard and leaves the truck.  Driver #1 is still on duty but not driving. Driver #2 takes that truck on another run, leaving driver #1 at the shop to finish up his day.  Driver #1 still needs to log off duty, but no longer has a truck available to close out the day.  With Teletrac's new driver e-Log Web site for HOS, Driver # 1 simply finds a computer or smartphone with internet connectivity and logs off.

Of critical importance, however, is that once an entry is made, neither drivers nor anyone else can tamper with the e-log.  All entries, including additions if any, are archived by Teletrac and tied to the user's ID, becoming part of the compliance record.  Only an authenticated supervisor can make changes in case of error - all changes due to errors are tied to the supervisor's identity as part of the compliance record.  Fleet Director completes the record by integrating HOS entries with vehicle status monitoring, such as "ignition on" and GPS location data.

The FMCSA recently issued new technical requirements for EOBRs, and Teletrac EOBRs already meet these new standards. Fleet Director already integrates its electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) with GPS tracking and other advanced features.

Further, FMCSA will now require EOBRs on all trucks in fleets found to have at least 10 percent violations in their HOS logs. Many observers think FMCSA will eventually require EOBRs on entire classes of vehicles, regardless of prior compliance. Teletrac-equipped fleets will already be in compliance, even if they had been deemed a violator under FMCSA rules.

Already proven and trusted by more than 10,000 fleets in the U.S. alone, Teletrac's Fleet Director locates, tracks and monitors the position and operation of fleet vehicles, giving fleet managers unprecedented visibility into operations - delivering cost-saving efficiencies such as real-time GPS tracking of vehicles from the desktop, automatic route optimization, and detailed reporting for advanced decision support and efficient regulatory compliance.

Fleet Director HOS eliminates costly paperwork and violations, and reduces audit risk. It automates HOS tracking and reporting and integrates with the electronic on-board recorder (EOBRs) to help ensure full FMCSA and DOT compliance, providing accurate logs and tamper-proof archiving.

"We are continually striving to improve our Fleet Director solution that offers benefits to both drivers and managers," stated Drew Hamilton, executive vice president, Teletrac. "We will continue to use the latest technologies and innovations to add new components to better serve our customers. The Driver e-Log Web site is one such example, providing drivers the convenience and flexibility to complete their e-logs while meeting compliance guidelines."

About Teletrac

Already proven and trusted by more than 10,000 fleets, in the US alone, Teletrac's flagship solution, Fleet Director, saves fleet owners time, money, and reduces their carbon footprint. Teletrac customers report up to 30% lower fuel usage, an average of 15% less driver overtime, 12% higher productivity and less unauthorized vehicle use.

All trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Source: Teletrac
   

CONTACT:  Lisa Chiranky of Teletrac, +1-817-323-1448,
lchiranky@teletrac.net

Web Site:  http://www.teletrac.net/

AT&T Enlists SunEdison to Add 2MW of Solar Power in California by 2011

Trade Street site in San Diego, first of 6 California based solar power installations to be activated

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23 -- AT&T* and SunEdison today announced that SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR), will expand AT&T's national solar initiative by activating a new roof top solar power installation in San Diego. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders as well as executives from AT&T and SunEdison were on hand to officially flip the switch on the solar power system. In addition to this installation in San Diego, AT&T has contracts with SunEdison to deploy five other solar power installations in California by the second quarter of 2011, equating to approximately 2 megawatts (MW) of total solar capacity for all six sites. The additional California solar deployments will be located in Dunnigan, Commerce, Mojave, Santa Ana and West Sacramento.

The solar power installation in San Diego is a 296 kW rooftop mounted photovoltaic system that will generate an estimated 420,000 kWh of energy in its first year of operation alone.  Over 20 years, the power installation will generate more than 7.7 million kWh of energy - enough energy to power more than 720 US homes for one year.  The environmental attributes associated with the solar power installation will avoid more than 8 million pounds of carbon dioxide during the initial 20 years of operation - the equivalent of taking more than 800 cars off the road according to SunEdison projections.

"Partnerships such as this one between AT&T and SunEdison show why San Diego continues to be the national leader in solar energy," said San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders. "Our residents and businesses have embraced clean energy, which not only benefits our environment, but also our region's economy."

The program is made possible through a strategic power purchase agreement (PPA) between SunEdison and AT&T under which SunEdison will construct, monitor and maintain an additional five solar power installations in California. In return, AT&T will buy the energy produced from the solar systems to offset their grid demand. Once activated, the six systems will total an estimated 2 megawatts of solar capacity and will generate over 3.2 million kWh of energy within the first year of operation. According to SunEdison projections, the environmental attributes associated with the six systems will avoid an estimated 62 million pounds of CO2 over 20 years of operation.

"We are continually seeking opportunities to add renewable energy resources to power our business operations, and this agreement provides more sustainable solutions for our energy needs in California," said John Schinter, director of energy, AT&T.

"SunEdison makes solar a reality for commercial clients throughout the world," said Brian Jacolick, general manager, Americas for SunEdison. "Through smart design, proven technologies and our strong financing capabilities, SunEdison helps clients like AT&T realize the benefits solar energy offers. "

AT&T recently released its 2009 Citizenship and Sustainability Report highlighting the company's progress toward up to $865 million in multi-year commitments for important education, environmental and volunteerism programs that help strengthen communities and stimulate economic growth.  For more information about AT&T's sustainability efforts, please visit http://www.att.com/sustainability or http://www.att.com/csr.

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About SunEdison

SunEdison is a global provider of solar-energy services. The company develops, installs, finances and operates distributed power plants using proven photovoltaic technologies, delivering fully managed, predictably priced solar energy services for its commercial, government and utility customers. For more information about SunEdison, please visit http://www.sunedison.com.

About MEMC

MEMC is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of wafers and related intermediate products to the semiconductor and solar industries. MEMC has been a pioneer in the design and development of silicon wafer technologies for 50 years. With R&D and manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, MEMC enables the next generation of high-performance semiconductor devices and solar cells. Through its SunEdison division, MEMC is also a developer of solar power projects and North America's largest solar energy services provider.

MEMC's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WFR" and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For more information about MEMC, please visit http://www.memc.com.

Source: AT&T Inc.; SunEdison
   

CONTACT:  Alex Hahn of AT&T, +1-202-772-5029, ahahn@att.com; or Brad
Oswald of SunEdison, +1-443-909-7200, boswald@sunedison.com; or Bill Michalek
of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., +1-636-474-5443

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