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How to Choose the Right Annuity for You

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20 -- Financial Blog ChristianPF.com released an article that looks at how to compare annuity features and choose the right one - if any at all. The article helps readers decide between a fixed term annuity, fixed lifetime, variable term, or a variable lifetime annuity.

An excerpt from the article...

Purchasing an annuity can be a great way to guarantee your retirement income for as long as you live as well as protect your assets from inflation, stock market fluctuations, a serious medical crisis or other unforeseen circumstances. However, like most retirement financial products and services it is best to sit down and carefully figure out how an annuity can or cannot fit into your general plan for retirement. Below, you will find in-depth information on annuities that will give you many of the facts you will need to make a decision. We will describe the benefits and drawbacks of certain types of annuities and then discuss broader issues regarding annuities in general, so that you will be able to weigh what is most important to you.

Read the full article: http://christianpf.com/comparing-annuity-features/

Source: ChristianPF.com
   

CONTACT:  Bob Lotich of ChristianPF.com, +1-314-932-8106,
business@christianpf.com, Twitter: christianpf

Web Site:  http://christianpf.com/

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Coverage Across Wide Area of Henry County, VA

- Data Capacity Increased to Enable Faster Uploads and Downloads - 2009 Regional Network Investment Tops $274 M to Further Enhance 3G Network Advantage - More Than $2.3 B Invested Regionally Since 2000 - Verizon Wireless Test Drivers Drove More Than 18,000 Miles on Local Roadways in First Half of Year

LAUREL, Md., Aug. 20 -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Henry County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with ten new cell sites. The new cells provide increased wireless voice and 3G data coverage in Ridgeway, Martinsville, Axton and along such heavily traveled roadways as Route 87 and 58.

The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services.  Last year alone, the company spent $274 million on regional network improvements, bringing total network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2.3 billion.

"Even the most sophisticated wireless device is only as good as the network it runs on," said Mike Maiorana.  "Verizon Wireless continues to invest in our network and add capacity to stay ahead of growing demand and ensure our customers have an even better wireless experience tomorrow than they had today."

Verizon Wireless has the nation's largest and most reliable 3G broadband network with five times the coverage of other networks which makes advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible.  Customer demand for these advanced services continues to grow.

The company's "nation's most reliable wireless network" reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. Locally, test men and women traveled more than 18,747 miles of area roadways to test the Verizon Wireless network and the networks of competitors in the first half of 2010. Using sophisticated testing equipment, Verizon Wireless' local team of network technicians conducted 66,552 voice call attempts and 373,899 data tests on the Verizon Wireless network and the networks of major competitors.  Unmarked test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically conduct voice calls and data tests.

Results from this internal network quality assurance test program confirm that Verizon Wireless is the 3G network quality leader in the Virginia, Maryland and DC region, and correlate with other third-party network quality findings, including the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study(SM), Vol.1.

In addition to enhancing its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has also begun testing its 4G network which it plans to deploy in 2010 in 25 to 30 U.S. markets, covering 100 million people.  Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network will offer dramatically higher wireless speeds and reliability than even today's most advanced 3G network.

Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in MD/DC/VA by following @VZWPRDC on Twitter.  For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Melanie Ortel, +1-240-568-1429,
Melanie.Ortel@VerizonWireless.com, or Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856,
Twitter:  @VZWPRDC

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

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Coverage in Baltimore

- Data Capacity Increased to Enable Faster Uploads and Downloads - 2009 Regional Network Investment Tops $274 M to Further Enhance 3G Network Advantage - More Than $2.3 B Invested Regionally Since 2000 - Verizon Wireless Test Drivers Drove More Than 18,000 Miles on Local Roadways in First Half of Year

LAUREL, Md., Aug. 20 -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Baltimore, Md., Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new cell provides increased wireless voice and 3G data coverage in the Summit Park area and on Greenspring Ave., Lightfoot Dr., Taney Rd., Clarks Lane and Cross Country Blvd.

The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services.  Last year alone, the company spent $274 million on regional network improvements, bringing total network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2.3 billion.

"Even the most sophisticated wireless device is only as good as the network it runs on," said Mike Maiorana.  "Verizon Wireless continues to invest in our network and add capacity to stay ahead of growing demand and ensure our customers have an even better wireless experience tomorrow than they had today."

Verizon Wireless has the nation's largest and most reliable 3G broadband network with five times the coverage of other networks which makes advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible.  Customer demand for these advanced services continues to grow.

The company's "nation's most reliable wireless network" reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. Locally, test men and women traveled more than 18,747 miles of area roadways to test the Verizon Wireless network and the networks of competitors in the first half of 2010. Using sophisticated testing equipment, Verizon Wireless' local

team of network technicians conducted 66,552 voice call attempts and 373,899 data tests on the Verizon Wireless network and the networks of major competitors.  Unmarked test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically conduct voice calls and data tests.*

Results from this internal network quality assurance test program confirm that Verizon Wireless is the 3G network quality leader in the Virginia, Maryland and DC region, and correlate with other third-party network quality findings, including the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study(SM), Vol.1.

In addition to enhancing its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has also begun testing its 4G network which it plans to deploy in 2010 in 25 to 30 U.S. markets, covering 100 million people.   Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network will offer dramatically higher wireless speeds and reliability than even today's most advanced 3G network.

Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in MD/DC/VA by following @VZWPRDC on Twitter.  For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Melanie Ortel, +1-240-568-1429,
Melanie.Ortel@VerizonWireless.com; Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856,
Twitter: @VZWPRDC

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

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AT&T Brings 3G Mobile Broadband Network to Golden Isles

Local Wireless Network Upgrade Extends Access to Advanced Products, Services and Applications

BRUNSWICK, Ga., Aug. 20 -- AT&T* today announced the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Coastal Georgia, opening the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content for customers in Jekyll Island, Sea Island, Brunswick and St. Simons Island.

AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience.

"Investing in and expanding the wireless network across the state is a priority in 2010, particularly throughout coastal Georgia," said Kaylyn Padgett, External Affairs Manager-AT&T Georgia. "We continue to make significant investments to deliver dependable wireless access in more places across Georgia."

Earlier this year, AT&T unveiled its Georgia wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of nearly 60 new cell sites and the upgrade of more than 250 additional cell sites to 3G throughout the state.

"Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing, whether it's for sharing video and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or listening to music on a phone, netbook or other mobile devices on the go," said Keith Holmes, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T Georgia. "With this expansion, our customers can enjoy the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience with emerging devices and tens of thousands of mobile applications."

Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely attributed to the increasing popularity of advanced smartphones and the performance of AT&T's 3G network, the nation's fastest.  From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's total capital investment in its Georgia wireless and wireline networks was more than $4.1 billion. From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's wireless network investment in Georgia was nearly $1.1 billion.

AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future.  Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 on a market-by-market basis as AT&T combines the new technology with the increased deployment of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic technology.

"Enhanced wireless service is a welcome feature that will benefit many citizens," said House Majority Leader Jerry Keen (R - St. Simons). "These investments bring the potential to grow our economy and create new jobs in the area."

AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, delivering voice service in over 220 countries and data service in more than 190 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on 130 major cruise ships, as well as 3G services in 115 countries.

For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Brunswick, St. Simons Island or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer.  The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Stacey Harth of AT&T, +1-404-986-1833, stacey.harth@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Superior Technologies in VIZIO's Full Array TruLED XVT Series Set the Picture Quality Standard for HDTVs

- VIZIO's XVT(TM) Series HDTVs use Full Array TruLED(TM) LCD technology for significant performance advantages over competitors' sets, with superior uniformity, better off-angle viewing and deeper blacks - New sets have increased zones of Smart Dimming(TM) for greater intelligent control plus the ability to reduce LED brightness to enable pure black - XVT553SV, XVT473SV and XVT423AV achieve unprecedented 10,000,000:1 contrast ratios - XVT323SV LED TV is recognized as industry's best featured 32" HDTV - All XVT models feature VIZIO Internet Apps(TM), with integral Dual Band 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking and Bluetooth/IR remote with slide out QWERTY keypad - VIZIO provides seamless state-of-the-art wireless Internet access through integral Dual Band 802.11n Wi-Fi, unlike competitive sets that require the purchase of external adaptors - VIZIO's business benefits from a leadership position in advanced technologies such as LED LCD HDTVs

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 20 -- VIZIO, America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company, announced today shipping of a new lineup of leading edge XVT (Xtreme VIZIO Technology) Series HDTVs featuring Full Array TruLED(TM) LCD HDTV technology. VIZIO, a leading seller of LED LCD TVs in the U.S. with 500,000 units sold in the second quarter, offers its premium XVT line with picture quality improvements that elevate the performance standard for LED backlit LCD HDTVs and produce the best possible viewer experience.

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With added zones of Smart Dimming, unmatched 10,000,000:1 contrast ratios and 240Hz SPS (scenes per second) refresh rates, the 55" XVT553SV, 47" XVT473SV" and 42" XVT423SV models outperform competitive HDTVs that use Edge Lit LED technology. In smaller screen sizes, XVT Series performance has also been improved. The 32" XVT323SV and the 37" XVT373SV Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTVs with local dimming produce a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio with full HD 1080p resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.

"VIZIO is solidifying its position as a technology and performance leader with the introduction of the new generation of XVT HDTVs," said John Schindler, VIZIO VP New Products. "Our dedication to high performance drives us to use the best commercially available technology. Each of our XVT TruLED sets uses a Full Array with local dimming that produces an unquestioned superior picture. Many competitive manufacturers have decided to use only Edge Lit technology in their flagship products, but edge lighting results in an inevitable compromise in performance."

All of these new XVT televisions feature a sleek and slimmer new profile. Depths have been reduced from 5" to less than 3" in the 55", 47" and 42" models, and to less than 2" in the 37" and 32" sets.

XVT553SV, XVT473SV and XVT423SV

As other leading HDTV makers have elected to use Edge Lit technology, even in their most expensive models, VIZIO remains firmly committed to performance through the use of Full Array TruLED technology with Smart Dimming to deliver superior picture quality. Edge Lit designs exhibit variations in both light and dark from screen edge to center. TruLED designs present uniform brightness across the entire screen area. TruLED sets also provide much better off angle viewing and vastly superior black reproduction.

VIZIO's new Full Array TruLED sets feature additional zones of Smart Dimming, which improve performance and provide the highest contrast ratios yet. Additional zones of Smart Dimming allows for the ability to turn off individual zones of LEDs for the absolute blackest blacks.  The 55" XVT553SV and 42" XVT423SV models have 120 zones, compared to 80 zones in their predecessor models, and the 47" XVT473SV model steps up to 160 zones from 120 zones. These sets reach a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a major improvement over the previous generation XVT series, which had a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Additionally, VIZIO's 240 Hz SPS (Scenes per second) Smooth Motion technology provides sharp, blur-free images with less judder, even in fast action scenes.

XVT373SV and XVT323SV

The new 37" XVT373SV and 32" XVT323SV 120 Hz Edge Lit Razor LED LCD models bring the major improvement of local dimming for the first time to these screen sizes, improving contrast ratios to 1,000,000:1, an enormous increase over the 50,000:1 contrast ratio seen in the previous generation products. Another new addition to these screen sizes is VIZIO's complete VIA platform, with integral Dual Band 802.11n Wi-Fi and VIZIO's unique Bluetooth remote control with QWERTY keyboard. Like the larger sets, a stylish redesign makes these models even more attractive, with slimmed cabinets that are less than two inches deep.

VIZIO Internet Apps

Each of these VIZIO XVT series HDTVs brings the best of the web to the home through VIZIO Internet Applications, the industry leader with over 75,000 movie and TV show options and 10 Million songs. Unlike competitive sets that require the purchase of external adaptors, VIZIO provides seamless state-of-the-art wireless Internet access through integral Dual Band 802.11n Wi-Fi. The user experience is vastly improved through the industry's only remote control with dual Bluetooth/Infrared functionality and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

Class-leading Sound Experience

High definition audio is an important element in each XVT Series set, enabled through the use of quality speakers and SRS TruSurround(TM) HD premium audio processing, which creates an immersive virtual surround sound from stereo and surround sources.  In addition, SRS TruVolume(TM) eliminates sharp jumps in volume that may be heard when switching from channel to channel or coming in and out of commercial breaks.

All the Right Connections

Providing great flexibility for multiple sources including disc players, portable devices and gaming, the 55" XVT553SV, 47" XVT473SV and 42" XVT423SV have 5 HDMI 1.3 inputs, the 37" XVT373SV and 32" XVT323SV have 4 each.   All sets are available and shipping now.

The Best LED TV Choice for Everyone

"VIZIO's 2010 XVT lineup offers our customers a choice. For the customer seeking the very best in technology, we deliver a better picture at an extraordinary value that is as much as one-third less than the competition. And for the customer seeking the thinnest profile, we also have products offering the best in style and fashion. In addition, we've also made VIZIO's VIA platform, the industry leader in bringing the best of the web to the home, available in a wide array of screen sizes, with smaller sizes starting at 22 inches and expanding as large as 55 inches," stated VIZIO VP and Co-founder Laynie Newsome.

  VIZIO XVT Series

  Model     Size/    Contrast   Smooth
            Res.     Ratio      Motion
  XVT553SV                       240 Hz
   TruLED   55" FHD  10M:1       SPS
  XVT473SV                       240 Hz
   TruLED   47" FHD  10M:1       SPS
  XVT423SV                       240 Hz
   TruLED   42" FHD  10M:1       SPS
  XVT373SV
   Razor
   LED      37" FHD  1M: 1      120 Hz
  XVT323SV
   Razor
   LED      32" FHD  1M: 1      120Hz

                       HDMI     Dual
  Model     Smart      1.3      Band     VIZIO
            Dimming    Inputs   802.11n   Internet
                                         Apps
  XVT553SV   120
   TruLED    Zones          5  Yes       Yes
  XVT473SV   160
   TruLED    Zones          5  Yes       Yes
  XVT423SV   120
   TruLED    Zones          5  Yes       Yes
  XVT373SV
   Razor
   LED      Yes             4  Yes       Yes
  XVT323SV
   Razor
   LED      Yes             4  Yes       Yes

  Model     Blue     SRS             MSRP
            Tooth    Audio
            Remote
  XVT553SV            TruSurround
   TruLED   Yes       HD,             $2199
                     TruVolume
  XVT473SV            TruSurround
   TruLED   Yes       HD,            $1,799
                     TruVolume
  XVT423SV            TruSurround
   TruLED   Yes       HD,            $1,199
                     TruVolume
  XVT373SV
   Razor              TruSurround
   LED      Yes       HD, TruVolume    $899
  XVT323SV
   Razor              TruSurround
   LED      Yes       HD, TruVolume    $699

  About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc., "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and was #1 for the total year in 2009.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics. VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts and PC World's Best Buy among others. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at http://www.VIZIO.com.

The V, VIZIO, TruLED, Extreme VIZIO Technology XVT, VIZIO Internet Apps, 480Hz SPS, 240Hz SPS, Thin Line, Smooth Motion, Razor LED, Smart Dimming, Where Vision Meets Value names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.

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Source: VIZIO, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768,
jim.noyd@noydcom.com; Charley Fitzwilliam, Leader Enterprises,
+1-949-579-0405, cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com, both for VIZIO

Web Site:  http://www.vizio.com/

Fasthosts Launches Online Storage Service

GLOUCESTER, England, August 20 -- Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a leading web hosting provider, has launched a brand new online storage solution especially designed for archiving valuable business data.  The service provides secure off-site storage space within a state-of-the-art UK data centre.

The online storage solution is designed for all levels of business user, with multiple methods of uploading data, and functionality for sharing documents between teams on and off the premises. 'Cloud-based' services, such as Fasthosts Secure Online Storage, offer businesses substantial cost, scalability and security benefits.  Significantly, new research of 209 UK firms conducted by IDC on behalf of Fasthosts, shows 60% are still not leveraging any cloud-computing and missing out on important benefits.

Fasthosts Secure Online Storage addresses the challenge businesses face in coping with the off-site storage of increasing amounts of valuable electronic data. The solution uses a highly scalable 'cloud-based' model to deliver easy-to-use, fast and highly secure storage on demand.  Users can utilise the storage as a primary file store, or as a location for back-up copies.  Storage capacity is selected according to requirements and can be increased dynamically from 50 Gigabytes to a massive 2 Terabytes.  As a cloud solution, the user is not limited to specific hardware for utilising the service and can upscale or downsize at any time and pay only for their required usage.

All data is transferred using SSL, backed-up automatically and stored securely.  The solution offers flexibility in how data is uploaded - Drive Mapping, web browser access, and FTP access.  Furthermore, the solution enables users to effortlessly share documents across teams and locations. All storage packages feature the same high level of quality and 100Mbps connectivity and customers are offered flexible contract options and significant discounts for annual payment.

Steve Holford, Marketing Director, Fasthosts Internet Ltd., said: "Our new secure online storage solution is ideal for ensuring that valuable business data is always backed up securely and on-hand 24/7 from any computer.  The speedy transfer and flexibility for access means increased efficiencies and easier remote working. There has never been a better business case for cloud-based data storage."

Fasthosts Secure Online Storage utilises its latest server hardware on the Fasthosts' Data Center on Demand (DCoD) platform.  Designed in collaboration with Microsoft experts using Microsoft Dynamic Data Centre, DCoD releases the full power of the hardware and is the latest in agile, secure and highly reliable server infrastructure.  As a storage provider, Fasthosts guarantees swift transfer for both uploads and downloads from any Internet enabled computer.

Data from Fasthosts' 'Cloud Attitudes' study, conducted by IDC, found that 60% of UK businesses still do not use any type of cloud-computing service and miss out on key benefits such as increased performance, scalability, and cost savings. Whilst 82% of firms recognise the need for data back-up off-site, only 16% use flexible cloud-based storage options for this, and 69% have no plans to explore cloud-computing in this way. A total of 1 in 5 believe they will side-step cloud-computing all-together. A key reason for reluctance is a lack of staff expertise, with 1 in 4 firms admitting this is a primary concern for them.

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  About Fasthosts

Fasthosts is a leading web hosting provider. Based in the UK and operating 24x7 from their dedicated UK data centres, Fasthosts keeps over 1 million domains running smoothly and ensures over 42 million emails are delivered safely each day. All Fasthosts' services can be self-managed through the award winning Fasthosts web-based control panel that provides customers with unparalleled online control, enabling them to manage hosted services including domain registrations, shared web hosting, business-class email, virtual servers, dedicated servers, software-as-a-service, online storage, internet merchant accounts and unlimited broadband. Fasthosts maintains an award-winning, highly successful reseller channel.

  PR Contact:
  Richard Stevenson
  Fasthosts
  Discovery House
  154 Southgate Street
  Gloucester
  GL1 2EX
  +44 (0)1452 561 857
  http://www.fasthosts.co.uk

Source: Fasthosts
   

CONTACT:  Richard Stevenson of Fasthosts, +44 (0)1452 561 857

Web Site:  http://www.fasthosts.co.uk/

AUO and Wistron to Establish a Joint Venture for TFT-LCD Module Plant

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug. 20 -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today held a meeting of the Board of Directors on Aug. 20, 2010, at which the Board approved a resolution establishing a joint venture of TFT-LCD TV panel module production with Wistron Corporation at "Wistron Optical Campus" of the Zhongshan Torch Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone in Guangdong, China. The new business model of allying with one of the world's leading ODM manufacturers will hopefully help not only broaden our customer base, but also provide in-time and value-added services for customers by joining the strengths from both sides. Total solutions for design integration are included to bring about long-term benefits for AUO and Wistron, seizing global business opportunities together.

The Board of Directors of AUO and Wistron approved establishing the joint venture with a registered capital of no more than US$ 10 million. AUO and Wistron will own 51% and 49% of the shareholding of the joint venture respectively. The joint venture will tentatively be named Zhongshan BriVision Optronics Corporation.

If the investment plan is approved by the relevant authority, AUO's presence of module plants in the China market will be more complete. With services covering East China, South China, North China and Southwest China, AUO will be able to more closely respond to customer requirements and strengthen its quality of services.

ABOUT AU OPTRONICS

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is a global leader of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD). AUO is able to provide customers with a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications, offering TFT-LCD panels in sizes ranging from 1.2 inches to greater than 65 inches. AUO generated NT$359.3 billion (US$11.2 billion) in sales revenue* in 2009 and now houses a staff of more than 42,000 employees, with global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.S., and Europe. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in late 2008, and formally founded its Solar Photovoltaic Business Unit in October, 2009. For more information, please visit AUO.com.

Safe Harbour Notice

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 11th, 2010.

Source: AU Optronics Corp.
   

CONTACT: Freda Lee, +886-3-5008800 x3206, Fax +886-3-5772730,
freda.lee@auo.com, or Yawen Hsiao, +886-3-5008800 x3211, Fax +886-3-5772730,
yawen.hsiao@auo.com, both of AU Optronics Corp., Corporate Communications
Division

Web site:  http://www.auo.com

Nokia to Acquire Motally

Optimized Developer and Publisher Product Offerings Through Mobile Analytics Functionality

ESPOO, Finland, August 20, 2010--     Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire
Motally Inc., a privately-held US-based company. Motally's mobile analytics
service offers in-application tracking and reporting, and is designed to
enable developers and publishers to optimize the development of their mobile
applications through increased understanding of how users engage. The
service offering is planned to be adapted for Qt, Symbian, Meego and Java
developers, and Nokia plans to continue serving Motally's existing customer
base.

    "The acquisition underpins Nokia's drive to deliver in-application and
mobile web browsing analytics to Ovi's growing, global eco-system of
developers and publishers, enabling partners to better connect with their
customers and optimize and monetize their offering," said Marco Argenti, Vice
President, Media, Nokia.

    Motally currently employs a team of eight people.

    The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is
expected to close during the third quarter of 2010.

    About Nokia

    At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced
technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to
what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one
another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and
high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices
with innovative services through Ovi (http://www.ovi.com), including music,
maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive
digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks
provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks
globally.

    About Motally

    Motally Inc. was founded in 2008 in San Francisco and has patent-pending
technology to ensure accurate data collection and analytic reporting for
publishers' mobile sites.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, those regarding: A) the timing of the deliveries of our products
and services and their combinations; B) our ability to develop, implement and
commercialize new technologies, products and services and their combinations;
C) expectations regarding market developments and structural changes; D)
expectations and targets regarding our industry volumes, market share,
prices, net sales and margins of products and services and their
combinations; E) expectations and targets regarding our operational
priorities and results of operations; F) the outcome of pending and
threatened litigation; G) expectations regarding the successful completion of
acquisitions or restructurings on a timely basis and our ability to achieve
the financial and operational targets set in connection with any such
acquisition or restructuring; and H) statements preceded by "believe,"
"expect," "anticipate," "foresee," "target," "estimate," "designed," "plans,"
"will" or similar expressions. These statements are based on management's
best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available
to it. Because they involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may
differ materially from the results that we currently expect. Factors that
could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) the
competitiveness and quality of our portfolio of products and services and
their combinations; 2) our ability to timely and successfully develop or
otherwise acquire the appropriate technologies and commercialize them as new
advanced products and services and their combinations, including our ability
to attract application developers and content providers to develop
applications and provide content for use in our devices; 3) our ability to
effectively, timely and profitably adapt our business and operations to the
requirements of the converged mobile device market and the services market;
4) the intensity of competition in the various markets where we do business
and our ability to maintain or improve our market position or respond
successfully to changes in the competitive environment; 5) the occurrence of
any actual or even alleged defects or other quality, safety or security
issues in our products and services and their combinations; 6) the
development of the mobile and fixed communications industry and general
economic conditions globally and regionally; 7) our ability to successfully
manage costs; 8) exchange rate fluctuations, including, in particular,
fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US
dollar, the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan, as well as certain other
currencies; 9) the success, financial condition and performance of our
suppliers, collaboration partners and customers; 10) our ability to source
sufficient amounts of fully functional components, sub-assemblies, software,
applications and content without interruption and at acceptable prices and
quality; 11) our success in collaboration arrangements with third parties
relating to the development of new technologies, products and services,
including applications and content; 12) our ability to manage efficiently our
manufacturing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality, safety,
security and timely delivery of our products and services and their
combinations; 13) our ability to manage our inventory and timely adapt our
supply to meet changing demands for our products; 14) our ability to protect
the complex technologies, which we or others develop or that we license, from
claims that we have infringed third parties' intellectual property rights, as
well as our unrestricted use on commercially acceptable terms of certain
technologies in our products and services and their combinations; 15) our
ability to protect numerous Nokia, NAVTEQ and Nokia Siemens Networks
patented, standardized or proprietary technologies from third-party
infringement or actions to invalidate the intellectual property rights of
these technologies; 16) the impact of changes in government policies, trade
policies, laws or regulations and economic or political turmoil in countries
where our assets are located and we do business; 17) any disruption to
information technology systems and networks that our operations rely on; 18)
our ability to retain, motivate, develop and recruit appropriately skilled
employees; 19) unfavorable outcome of litigations; 20) allegations of
possible health risks from electromagnetic fields generated by base stations
and mobile devices and lawsuits related to them, regardless of merit; 21) our
ability to achieve targeted costs reductions and increase profitability in
Nokia Siemens Networks and to effectively and timely execute related
restructuring measures; 22) developments under large, multi-year contracts or
in relation to major customers in the networks infrastructure and related
services business; 23) the management of our customer financing exposure,
particularly in the networks infrastructure and related services business;
24) whether ongoing or any additional governmental investigations into
alleged violations of law by some former employees of Siemens AG ("Siemens")
may involve and affect the carrier-related assets and employees transferred
by Siemens to Nokia Siemens Networks; 25) any impairment of Nokia Siemens
Networks customer relationships resulting from ongoing or any additional
governmental investigations involving the Siemens carrier-related operations
transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks; as well as the risk factors specified
on pages 11-32 of Nokia's annual report Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2009 under Item 3D. "Risk Factors." Other unknown or unpredictable
factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or
revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

    http://www.nokia.com

Source: Nokia Corporation

Media Enquiries: Nokia Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900, Email: press.services@nokia.com; Nokia Communications, North America, Tel. +1-972-894-4573, Email: communications.corp@nokia.com

MoneySolve Debt Management Offers Help by Live Chat

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 20 -- MoneySolve Debt Management has launched an online live chat service, providing struggling consumers with another means of obtaining assistance.

The live chat adds to MoneySolve's free phone number, email enquiry form and call back services. Debt experts at the company believe this type of help is preferred by many, commenting:- "Talking about finance, particularly about debt, is difficult for many people. Debt continues to have something of a social stigma. Internet live chat grants people a certain level of anonymity, which, particularly in the initial stages of getting debt help, can be really helpful."

The live chat service will be online from 9am until 5pm Monday - Friday and MoneySolve hopes that this will encourage more people to take advantage of its free, confidential and non-judgemental debt advice.

If you're struggling with debt, you can access live help at http://www.moneysolvedebtmanagement.co.uk or you can call 0800 040 7064 for free, confidential, no obligation advice.

Source: MoneySolve
   

CONTACT:  Elizabeth Beesley, MoneySolve, 01625 544789

Web Site:  http://www.moneysolvedebtmanagement.co.uk/

SANYO Introduces Pocket-Size Dual Camera

Capturing 10MP Photos and Full HD Videos with 3x Optical Zoom

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug. 19 -- SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), the company that introduced the first true line of Dual Cameras capable of taking high quality photos and videos from one single unit, today introduces a new Full HD (1920 x 1080 30p) Pocket-Size Dual Camera, model VPC-PD2BK, with embedded software for easy use and sharing on social networks. The camera is the only one of its kind that offers Full HD video recording, 10 MP photo shooting, and 3x optical zoom in a stylish form factor that is about the size of a deck of cards. The camera will be available for purchase in September with an MSRP of $169.99.

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The new pocket-size dual camera makes it a snap to shoot, connect, view and share both photos and videos on social networks like YouTube, Facebook, and Picasa. Two microphones on the sides of the camera record stereo sound.

"The new PD2BK delivers amazing 10MP photos and 1080 archive quality video with 3x optical zoom," says Tom Van Voy, Vice President and General Manager of the Digital Solutions Division for SANYO North America. "Now users have both a convenient, ultra easy form factor and archive quality photos and videos that they will be proud to display on their HDTVs or share with friends and family from their computer."

The SANYO VPC-PD2BK has a High Speed Sequential Shooting Mode usually found on more expensive or larger cameras. Connect using USB with either a built-in USB connector or with the included USB connection cable.

Files can be saved to SD, SDHC or ultra-high capacity SDXC (up to 64GB) memory cards.

  Main Features: VPC-PD2BK

  --  Full HD videos, 1080 30p (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  --  10MP photos
  --  3X Optical Zoom
  --  Stereo Sound Recording
  --  Compact, candy-bar type form factor
  --  37 mm wide-angle lens
  --  Compatible with SD, SDHC, or SDXC (up to 64GB) memory cards
  --  Mini-HDMI port
  --  Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  --  Rechargeable via USB port
  --  Size: 2.48(W) x 0.87(D) x 4.36(H) in
  --  Weight: 3.7oz

For more information about the SANYO VPC-PD2BK please visit http://www.us.sanyo.com/Dual-Cameras.

About SANYO

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a global, leading provider of energy, environment, and lifestyle applications. Digital Solutions, a division of SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO North America is a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), is based in Chatsworth, California, and is a service and sales division with two main groups: Corporate Solutions and Consumer Solutions. The division markets digital projectors, Dual Cameras, digital still cameras, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, and portable electronics. For more information on SANYO, please visit http://us.sanyo.com/.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100819/LA53066
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network:  PRN9
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100819/LA53066
Source: SANYO North America Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Aaron Fowles of SANYO North America Corporation,
+1-619-661-4151, AFowles@sna.sanyo.com; or Beverly Steinberg of GBL Public
Relations, +1-714-777-2760, GBL@speakeasy.net, for SANYO North America
Corporation

Web Site:  http://us.sanyo.com/

Congressman Rangel's Office Becomes the First Legislative Office to Register with New Voting App

CHICAGO, Aug. 19 -- The congressional office of Representative Charles B. Rangel joins many other political leaders to become the first legislative office to sign on with Visible Vote, a first-of-its-kind software application. By doing so, Representative Rangel has made a commitment to being transparent and accountable to his constituents and maintaining a constant-touch relationship with them through the app. Visible Vote has more than 167,000 users in the United States and will allow Rangel to talk about his voting records/beliefs and conduct real-time polls of his constituents via Smartphones, Facebook and a recently added Visible Vote widget to his website (http://rangel.house.gov/).

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"Listening to my constituents is one of my chief priorities as a legislator. I'm excited to harness the power of technology to constantly gauge the views and concerns of my diverse community," Rangel said.  "I want to ensure I'm utilizing every possible means of communication to interact with everyone in my district. I see the Visible Vote application not merely as an innovative way to reach out but also as a great tool to engage young people in the political process."

Representative Rangel currently has 488 voters living in his district (15th Congressional District of New York) who are on the Visible Vote app.  One of Rangel's staff members first heard of Visible Vote's portal for campaigns and legislative offices back in June.  Rangel's office quickly signed up and began efforts to install the Visible Vote widget, set up custom polls and express the Representative's viewpoints through the technology.  At this time, Visible Vote has 23 congressional campaigns signed on, two major organizations and two major state political parties.

Visible Vote is a free non-partisan application dedicated to bringing greater transparency to our representative form of government. Visible Vote was a 2009 Chicago Innovation Award Winner.  For more information, please visit http://www.visiblevote.us/.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100507/CG01088LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100507/CG01088LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Visible Vote
   

CONTACT:  Jenny Weigle, Director of Marketing & Communications of Visible
Vote, +1-312-772-4914, Jenny.Weigle@visiblevote.us

Web Site:  http://www.visiblevote.us/

Paramount Digital Entertainment and Freeverse Announce Top Gun 2 Game, Now Available for iPhone and iPod Touch

New Downloadable Content Also Now Available for Original Top Gun Game for iPhone and iPod Touch, Adding iOS 4 Compatibility, a New Jet and Afterburner Feature

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19 -- Paramount Digital Entertainment and Freeverse today announced Top Gun 2 is now available on the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. In Top Gun 2, players jump into the cockpit to engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground arcade combat, utilizing all-new high-speed defensive maneuvers and offensive attacks. Using the accelerometer, players will dodge enemies and deal devastating damage as they navigate through seven unique environments, including outer space.

"Following the success of the original Top Gun app, we wanted to offer fans another opportunity to fly into the danger zone," said John Kavanagh, senior vice president, Paramount Digital Entertainment. "In Top Gun 2, Freeverse built on the best qualities of Top Gun and added new content, better controls, more action and higher quality graphics to create the fastest, most exciting jet fighting combat we could imagine."

Top Gun 2 features dynamic level design that keeps players on the edge of their seats with surprise attacks and unique gameplay. Players can choose to pilot one of three jets: the F/A-18 Hornet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-14 Tomcat. Each jet comes fully equipped with upgradable cannon and missile systems. In addition, each features unique special offensive and defensive capabilities. The F-14 features Metal Storm attack, which obliterates all enemies on the screen and Afterburner defense. The F-16 offers Missile Barrage, which unleashes a torrent of missiles and Shield defense. The F/A-18 features Smart Bomb, which triggers targeted strikes and Flares defense. Players will blast enemies to a raucous soundtrack by Brooklyn based rockers Daredevil Squadron as well as the all-time classic composition "Danger Zone."

Additionally, fans that already have the original Top Gun iPhone game can now download a free upgrade for the title. The new Top Gun update allows players to pilot the iconic F-14 jet and adds the Afterburner feature to the classic game. The Afterburner allows players to activate a high-speed boost to get out of dangerous situations. iPhone iOS 4 compatibility is included in the upgrade.

Top Gun 2 for iPhone and iPod touch is now available for introductory price of $2.99 until August 23. The game will then return to its regular price of $3.99. Top Gun 2 is available from the App Store or at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/top-gun-2/id386217029?mt=8.

Top Gun for iPhone and iPod touch can be downloaded for $1.99 at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/top-gun/id313885030?mt=8. Top Gun for iPad can be downloaded for $4.99 at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/top-gun-for-ipad/id364051262?mt=8.

Press assets, including screenshots and fact sheet are available at http://www.bhimpact.gamespress.com.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies.  PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Paramount Worldwide Television Distribution.

About Freeverse

Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards and over 5 million paid sales from the iTunes App Store. Freeverse, a member of the ngmoco family, is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games.

Helper Impact, for Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment
First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: 

Source: Paramount Digital Entertainment
   

CONTACT:  Steve Willis +1-310-694-3256, steve_willis@bhimpact.com, or
Nick Parker, +1-310-694-3138, nick_parker@bhimpact.com, both of Bender

Web Site:  http://www.paramount.com/games
http://www.freeverse.com/

So, after »that whole Linux fiasco happened (which is currently tied up in courts, just so you know), Sony probably thought that they were safe from any major threats to their system. Then this happened.

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Who needs George Hotz anyway? A USB modchip for the PS3 has emerged from the mists this morning, purporting to allow the dumping of games onto nearby storage -- the console's internal HDD and external drives are both a-ok -- as well as the subsequent playing of said games without the need for the original disc. Could it be the backup/piracy nirvana Sony loyalists have been awaiting for so long? Well, there's a video showing the little USB device apparently working, and the PSX-Scene team say they have personally verified that it does what it claims to do, but skepticism remains advisable here. The PS3 has been a fortress of hacker unfriendliness, so we'd rather kick back, relax, and wait for some braver souls than us to do the testing. For now, the video awaits after the break.

Linky.

Just... wow.


What it basically does is work the same way that Pre-2009 PSPs did with Pandora Batteries, in that inserting the proprietary drive into the USB port kicks the system into service mode so you can fiddle with it. Basically, this exploit exists for the same reason as it did on the PSP, because that is the method that Sony themselves use in order to fix PS3 consoles that ended up with screwed up firmware installs and other low level issues. This supposedly allows everything from dumping your PS3 games to the hard drive (internal or external) to downgrading the system firmware. And because the dongle interacts with the hardware on a machine code level using Sony's own software, there is nothing Sony could do to prevent its use until they change the hardware itself to no longer allow the system to boot in that way (which is what they ultimately had to do with the PSP with the 3000).



One thing that must be kept in mind is that, regardless of where you usually come down on the "open platform versus closed platform and consumers rights therein" argument, this is completely, totally crazy illegal. Not because of any whining Sony will do about their hardware being hacked, but because the way this thing was developed was apparently by the guys that made it getting their hands of one of the dongle's that Sony's guys use themselves, copying the hardware and dumping the software, then copying both to their own drive design. Because of that, when this explodes like it obviously will, Sony will probably be able to successfully block the sale of them in America/Britain/etc. Not that that really matters, I suppose.

DrChrono.com iPad EMR Unveils Electronic Prescription Feature

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- DrChrono.com, the premier publisher of dynamic point-of-care and practice management software, today announced the latest version of its signature iPad EMR platform, which offers electronic prescribing (eRx).

"Studies have shown that eRx cuts down errors resulting from misinterpreted handwriting by more than 70 percent in even the best cases," noted DrChrono.com CEO and Co-Founder Michael Nusimow. "It is also an essential part of The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' final rule on EMR meaningful use."

As of December 2009, 85% of all pharmacies in the U.S. accept electronic prescriptions. The DrChrono.com EMR is the first eRx system available for the iPad.

"The DrChrono.com eRx module includes a modifiable active medication list that includes the specific prescription information for all current medications for a given patient," reported Dr. Matt Krasucki, DrChrono.com Senior Medical Advisor.  It also features an active medication allergy list, and a warning system that alerts users if a prescription poses an allergy risk, or for example, if it is incompatible with an existing medication.

The new version also includes a feature for storing and displaying scanned documents and lab reports.

DrChrono.com offers the world's first and most robust native EMR platform for the Apple iPad, which was created with the intention of improving the patient/doctor experience. DrChrono.com has been featured in local, national and international news outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Newsday, The Health Care Blog, NPR and Asahi TV.

About DrChrono.comDrChrono.com has created the world's first native iPad Electronic Medical Record Platform available for free download in the iTunes App Store. The DrChrono.com iPad EMR platform is paired with a hosted SaaS (Software as a Service) practice management backend that provides electronic medical billing and scheduling over the web. The DrChrono.com solution allows healthcare providers to achieve meaningful use of EMR technology while modernizing and streamlining their medical billing and accounts receivable.

Source: DrChrono.com
   

CONTACT:  Christian Bonawandt of DrChrono.com, +1-631-806-9604,
chris@drchrono.com

Web Site:  https://drchrono.com/

Social Rewards Launches Loyalty Program Using the Power of Viral Marketing

Turning Tweets, Likes and Check-ins Into Rewards

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 -- Social Rewards announced today that it will debut its social media loyalty rewards platform with electronics leader, Sanyo on August 19 during Connected Marketing Week in San Francisco. Gaming giant Tropicana Las Vegas was the first to go live on the Social Rewards platform and was the initial launch beta partner earlier this month. Social Rewards will then celebrate the launch of its newest partner in the Las Vegas market, five-diamond, four star resorts, The Venetian and The Palazzo, with a tweet-up at Lagasse's Stadium at The Palazzo on August 20. Additionally, Las Vegas based social media and internet marketing conference PubCon will also launch its Social Rewards program showcasing the platform's conference and event marketing capabilities.

Featuring a complex backed infrastructure with the ability to track brand mentions and sales activity, Social Rewards offers a complete analytics package highlighting top brand advocates and conversions resulting from the most influential users. Designed to work with a brand's existing loyalty program or provide a platform upon which a brand can create, customize and create a new one, Social Rewards monitors and tracks tweets, location based check-ins such as Foursquare, Facebook likes and fan activity.

"The premise of Social Rewards is to take existing brand loyalty program members that have social media tendencies and reward them for their loyalty and word of mouth activities with program points that can be redeemed for tangible goods and services," said Joseph Morin, CEO of Social Rewards. "Our system is also designed to easily create customized programs for companies that do not already have an existing loyalty program."

Morin continued, "Peer-to-peer recommendations have long been considered to be the strongest form of advertising and Social Rewards is going to change the way retailers think and engage in social media as we turn tweets into sales."

Tropicana Las Vegas, an early adopter of social media, has already seen initial success with Social Rewards. "We continue to have a strong social media presence, but until recently did not have a social loyalty program to reward our brand ambassadors," said Brandie Feuer, head of Marketing, PR and Innovation for Tropicana Las Vegas. "Social Rewards provides us with a way to do this."

About Social Rewards

Social Rewards is a new Social Media startup company based in Torrance, CA founded by Joseph Morin and Mike Uesugi, veterans of the digital industry with a combined experience level of over 25 years. Social Rewards is a cohesive blend of Social Media, Affiliate Marketing and Rewards Programs rewarding consumer brand advocates with loyalty program points for social media activity. In development since late 2009 and incorporated in June of 2010, Social Rewards is self-funded with 6 employees. For additional information, please visit the Social Rewards website at http://www.socialrewards.com, follow on Twitter http://twitter.com/socialrewards and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/socialrewards.

  Press Release Contact Information:
  Joseph Morin
  CEO
  Social Rewards, Inc.
  949-433-8881
  joe@socialrewards.com

This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com/.

Source: Social Rewards
   

CONTACT:  Joseph Morin , CEO of Social Rewards, Inc., +1-949-433-8881,
joe@socialrewards.com

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

House of Fraser Launches New Autumn/Winter 2010 Shoes Collection Online

LONDON, Aug. 19 -- House of Fraser, the leading premium department store, has launched its Autumn/Winter 2010 footwear collection by Dune online.

The Dune Group offers affordable luxury shoes and accessories, with brands including Dune, Pied a Terre and Bertie. The Dune Group was formed in March 2009 with the acquisition by Dune of the Shoe Studio Group and opened its first store in London's Kings Road in 1993.

Autumn/Winter 2010 footwear concentrates on three main trends. From opulent velvet peep toes to platform courts and pull-on ankle boots, online shoppers will find Venetian Masquerade, Starlight Express and The Aviator trends all at houseoffraser.co.uk.

The Venetian Masquerade trend is a romantic yet striking story with an air of mystery surrounding it. An intense colour palette of ebony black, deep navy and rich red appears on opulent velvet peep toes and delicate lace up strappy sandals for a 'belle of the ball' feel. Lace, jewels, corsages and caging are prominent features in this theme. Black leather over the knee boots and suede peep toe shoe boots take on a subtle yet seductive approach.

Starlight Express makes a statement with sky scraper heels and bold shapes. The trend focuses heavily on chains, buckles, studs and zips in high shine metals appear on fierce suede or leather shoe boots, platform courts and statement lace up knee high boots. Flat laser-cut pumps have metal toe caps, carrying through the hardwear theme. Black, nude, grey and taupe are the key colours for this trend, with flashes of silver and pewter to highlight. Heel shapes take on a different dimension, soles are sharpened, and the wedge is set to return for AW10 in a big way.

The Aviator is portrayed through a military inspired story with war time elements. Boots are key to the trend, with tan, lace up shoe boots reminiscent of the 1940's 'working girl chic' look. Pull-on ankle boots are in greys and browns with crepe soles and buckles, and flat boots are detailed with laces, thick straps, metal studs and shearling collars and linings. Masculine styled two tone flat brogues and chunky tan and burgundy courts in textured leathers recapture the 'Hitchcock Heroine' era of this story.

House of Fraser offers fashionable platform shoes, sandals, shoes and boots from Dune and other designer and high street brands, including Nine West, Kurt Geiger, Bertie and Carvela.

About House of Fraser

House of Fraser is a department store group with 61 enviable locations across the UK and Ireland and a fully transactional website. As one of the best known names on the high street, House of Fraser has presented customers with an unrivalled nationwide department store for more than 160 years. The company was acquired by the Highland consortium in November 2006 marking the beginning an exciting new chapter in its history. The group has annual sales in excess of pounds 1.25bn and employs 6,500 House of Fraser staff and 10,000 concession staff through 5 million sq ft of selling space.

  House of Fraser media contact:
  Rea Shahroudi
  Online Acquisitions Manager
  House of Fraser
  27 Baker Street
  London
  W1U 8AH
  020 7003 4102
  http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Source: House of Fraser
   

CONTACT:  Rea Shahroudi, Online Acquisitions Manager, House of Fraser,
020 7003 4102

Web Site:  http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/

StumbleUpon's Mobile Application Now Available for the iPhone and Android Mobile Devices

StumbleUpon Users Now Have the Freedom to Stumble From Multiple Mobile Platforms

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 -- StumbleUpon, a discovery engine, today announced the debut of its free application for iPhone and Android-powered mobile devices, allowing users to discover and share cool content from the Web using their mobile phones.

"Following the success of our iPad app, we're excited to extend the stumbling experience to iPhone and Android device users, letting people explore the best of the web at any time no matter where they are," said Garrett Camp, founder and CEO. "Downloading the app is easy and once logged-in, users can discover great online content that's tailored to their preferences."

The new StumbleUpon app is optimized for the mobile discovery experience and uses the same personalized recommendation technology users would encounter using their personal computer or iPad. Through their mobile phone, users can 'thumb-up' or 'thumb-down' sites they like or dislike, and preferences are saved for their next session when they open the app.

Users can narrow their stumbling to a particular category, such as Photography or Science, or browse through pages in no particular category. They can also view content on best-in-breed content sites, flipping through lush photography on Flickr or funny videos on YouTube.

The free app is available for download from Apple's iTunes store here or through the Android Market here.

About StumbleUpon

StumbleUpon is a discovery engine that finds the best of the web, recommended for each user. With over 15 billion stumbles to date, over 10 million users and 600 million personalized recommendations per month, StumbleUpon is the leading way to discover great, peer-sourced content on the Internet. Over 50,000 unique URLs are indexed through StumbleUpon each day. More than 40,000 advertisers are using StumbleUpon to promote their products and services. Founded in 2001, StumbleUpon is based in San Francisco and backed by some of the same investors behind Google and Facebook. For more information, visit http://www.StumbleUpon.com.

Source: StumbleUpon
   

CONTACT:  Katie Gray of StumbleUpon, +1-415-979-0640,
kmgray@stumbleupon.com

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

Portapple LLC Announces Tennis Trakker Pro 2.1 for the iPhone With Real-time Scoreboard Monitoring

Tennis Trakker Pro for the iPhone, the best-selling tennis charting application on mobile devices, announces cloud connectivity for extended analysis of player performance and real-time scoreboard monitoring.

CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Portapple LLC today announced the release of Tennis Trakker Pro 2.1 with cloud connectivity for graphical analysis of players' cumulative performance, and an advanced web-based scoreboard viewer (ScoreTrakker) to monitor match play in real-time. Version 2.1 also includes better email reporting and editing enhancements. All current owners of Tennis Trakker Pro can upgrade to version 2.1 free of charge.

"ScoreTrakker is an ideal feature for parents, coaches, and friends who want to follow live scoring of matches from home or elsewhere," said Anne Dumontier, a competitive junior tennis parent. "While charting my son's tennis match on my iPhone, I can upload the match score at any time and ScoreTrakker will update the scoreboard so that my husband can follow on his computer, iPad, or iPhone."

Using Tennis Trakker Pro has always been a great way to analyze a player's game, one match at a time. With version 2.1, users can choose to upload their player's matches in order to follow long-term progress. Users can now track and compare all of their player's matches in a clear graphical format for better analysis.

Tennis Trakker Pro is the first iPhone app to record details of a tennis match on the iPhone or iPod touch. Tennis Trakker Pro not only keeps track of all the players' shots but also provides a full statistical report that the user can consult at any time during the match. This tool is ideal for coaches, players and parents, or anyone who loves to watch tennis.

  Features:

  Tennis Play
         Track point-by-point tennis play.
         Uses preset scoring rules.
         Gather and view over 25 tennis statistics.
         Intuitive interface.
         Easy editing and UNDO.

  Real-Time Analysis
         Graph 3 key tennis stats as the game is being played.
         Detailed statistical reports for both players.

  Internet Connectivity (free 15-day trial)
         Upload games to the web for trend analysis in graphic form.
         Monitor match progress from home using ScoreTrakker viewer.

Tennis Trakker Pro is currently available at the App Store in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

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

Source: Portapple LLC
   

CONTACT:  Gerard Ho of Portapple LLC, +1-650-302-4250

Web Site:  http://www.portapple.com/

Cellit Climate(TM) Powers Custom Mobile Weather Alerts in 11 Designated Marketing Areas

CHICAGO, Aug. 19 -- Cellit announced today the successful launch of their automated weather alert system, Cellit Climate(TM).  In partnership with Quincy Newspapers, Inc., Cellit launched the service in Quincy's eleven designated market areas.

"Beta testing" since October of last year, Cellit Climate leverages a proprietary, rules-based engine to deliver select National Weather Service alerts to the mobile phone. Since Cellit believes over-messaging the user can be annoying, and sending alerts after hours can disturb the recipient, the Cellit Climate system was designed to send alerts based on level of importance preferences established by the subscriber.

The system is technically advanced and flexible, allowing for a completely personalized experience. Subscribers can restrict weather alert delivery to certain parts of the day to avoid receiving unnecessary, late night messages. In addition, while other mobile weather services offer generic alerts, Cellit Climate provides specific details to better inform the subscriber, such as the effective start and end time for the alert and specific counties to be affected.  Personalization features even allow subscribers to select which type of weather (snowstorm, tornado, thunderstorms, etc.) alert notifications they receive.

"It is critical for our broadcast partners to provide timely, accurate weather information to their viewers by every and any channel possible, including the mobile channel," said Brian Bauer, VP of Operations for Cellit. "However, due to the uniquely personal nature of text messaging, it is also necessary to filter these alerts to meet the preferences of the recipient.  Cellit Climate distributes weather alerts to Quincy's viewers when they want them on their mobile devices.  Cellit Climate pulls directly from the National Weather Service on a 24-7 basis, delivers hundreds of thousands of weather alerts within minutes of being issued."

Cellit Climate is an add-on service for Cellit Studio, Cellit's flagship campaign manager.  Cellit Climate was developed to specifically support local news outlets in their broadcast television, radio and newspaper advertising space.  Each message can include contextually relevant supplemental advertisements, such as an advertisement for tires during a snowstorm.

"We work closely with our news partners to ensure we are providing high value content to their audiences on their behalf," said David Wachs, President of Cellit.  "As these messages can potentially save lives, we are proud to offer an engine that delivers alerts quickly and accurately, while also serving as a revenue generator for our client."

QNI has already seen substantial benefit from the system.

"Our viewers rely and trust in our ability to deliver critical news and information on time, every time," said Mary Winters, Vice President of QNI's New Media division. "Every time we have a severe weather event - rain, tornado or snowstorms - our stations receive countless calls and emails from viewers afterward thanking us for the service. We are very pleased to be extending our viewer-station connection via SMS in partnership with Cellit."

The broadcast television stations and markets currently served by Cellit Climate include: KTIV-TV in Sioux City, IA; KTTC & KXLT in Rochester, MN; KWWL in Waterloo, IA; WAOW in Wausau, WI; WGEM in Quincy, IL; WKOW in Madison, WI; WQOW & WXOW in Eau Claire-La Crosse, WI; WREX  in Rockford, IL; WSJV in Elkhart, IN; and WVVA in Bluefield, WV.

About Quincy Newspapers, Inc.

The story of Quincy Newspapers, Inc. (QNI) is a tale of two families and five generations of leadership that nurtured a single newspaper into a multi-media company now employing more than 900 people and serving markets in 14 states.  With a history that dates back to newspaper publishing in 1835, the modern company was formed in 1926 with the publication of the first edition of the Herald-Whig, QNI's newspaper serving the Quincy, Illinois and Hannibal, MO area.  QNI prides itself on having news centric operations, with significant ties to the communities it serves.  QNI currently owns 12 television stations, 2 newspapers, 2 radio stations and operates another broadcast television station under a joint sales agreement.

About Cellit, LLC

Headquartered in Chicago, Cellit is a leading provider of mobile information systems for the magazine and newspaper classifieds industries. Powering the mobile information systems for leading publications including Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Hartford Courant, For Rent magazine, Employment Guide, and AutoTrader Latino, Cellit has developed best of class systems to deliver a complete suite of solutions, including text messaging, mobile web, and iPhone applications. Information on Cellit can be found at their web site: http://www.cellit.com/. For more information, please contact:

  Brian Bauer
  VP of Operations
  Cellit LLC
  Tel 800.790.6597
  Fax 866.856.3936
  Email bbauer@cellit.com
  Web http://www.cellit.com

Source: Cellit, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Brian Bauer, VP of Operations of Cellit, LLC, 1-800-790-6597,
fax, 1-866-856-3936, bbauer@cellit.com

Web Site:  http://www.cellit.com/

STOIK Imaging Releases All-in-One Video Converter, Editor, and Effect Processor

MOSCOW, August 19, 2010--     STOIK Imaging announces the release of STOIK Video Converter, a dedicated
video conversion, processing and enhancement suite. Available in Free and Pro
editions, STOIK Video Converter Pro can convert between AVI, DV, MKV, MOV,
MPEG 1, 2 and 4, and WMV formats in all possible combinations.

    Supporting all possible codecs and video formats, the tool allows users
playing back virtually any type of media on most portable video players. The
ability to trim, cut, split, merge and resize video streams enables easy
upload to popular video hosting services. The Pro edition includes more than
25 filters, allowing for one-click video enhancements. Including 295
one-click presets, STOIK Video Converter Pro allows users to forget about the
video hell, taking care of exact resolution, format, and file size
requirements imposed by the many different video players and online video
upload services.

    About STOIK Video Converter

    While being a video format converter, STOIK Video Converter Pro offers
much more than that in a single package. Packaging a wide range of codecs,
STOIK Video Converter Pro does not require searching for and installing
cumbersome codecs in order to read or write a certain format, and offers a
true all-in-one solution for accessing videos produced by most modern and
legacy cameras and recording devices.

    STOIK Video Converter Pro makes it easy to produce videos matching any
specifications. The tool can produce files playable on almost any dedicated
or portable video player, and makes video clips compatible with most online
video upload services.

    On the output size, STOIK Video Converter Pro offers 295 ready-made and
easily customizable profiles. The profiles allow users producing videos that
perfectly match specifications (screen resolution, bitrate, file size and
format) supported by their video player or online upload service without
having to know or remember the correct parameters.

    The Pro edition adds more than 25 video effects and filters to process
and enhance video streams on the fly. To name a few, the filters include:
Smart Deinterlace, Hue, Saturation, Brightness & Contrast adjustments,
Despeckle, Noise Removal, Crop, Local Contrast adjustment, Film Grain, Motion
Blur, Mosaic, Flip/Rotate, and Auto Adjustment.

    Pricing and Availability

    STOIK Video Converter is available in two editions: Free and Pro. While
the majority of competitors only offer video conversion - for a fee, the Free
edition of STOIK Video Converter offers a variety of conversion options,
one-click device-specific profiles for popular video players, and DV file
output.

    The Pro edition is available for $29, adding a host of video processing
effects, filters, and adjustments such as automatic scene splitting. The Pro
edition offers 295 one-click profiles for most video players and online
publishing services. In addition, the Pro edition supports MP4, MPEG 1 and 2,
MKV, MPEG TS, 3GPP, and 3GPP2 output formats.

    About STOIK Imaging

    Established in 1994 by a group of talented physicists and mathematicians,
STOIK Imaging develops innovative Windows and Mac software for still image
and video processing. Its founders have extensive background in developing
image processing and data acquisition projects for a Soviet space program.
Today, the company produces a wide range of image processing solutions for
consumer and professional markets, and provides independent consulting and
development services. The company licensed its technologies to a number of
companies from the Fortune 500 list.

    NOTE TO EDITORS: Please let us know (see contact details) if you have
questions or need any additional information on STOIK Video Converter, e.g.
registration key for your personal needs and review.

    Company page: http://www.stoik.com/

    STOIK Video Converter is available in Free and Pro editions at
http://www.stoik.com/products/video/STOIK-Video-Converter/

    Direct download link: http://stoikimaging.com/downloads/SVC3.zip

   
    Press contact:
    Dmitry Harchenko
    Title: CEO
    Company: STOIK Imaging
    E-Mail: dharchenko@stoik.com
    Phone: +7(495)225-13-27
    Skype: dharchenko

Source: STOIK Imaging

Press contact: Dmitry Harchenko, Title: CEO, Company: STOIK Imaging, E-Mail: dharchenko@stoik.com, Phone: +7(495)225-13-27, Skype: dharchenko

D&H Distributing Co. to Carry Stream TV's Groundbreaking eLocity 7-Inch Mobile Tablet to the U.S. Market

iPad competitor available for pre-order starting late August

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19 -- Stream TV Networks has structured a distribution platform for its new mobile tablet that optimizes portability, connectivity and computing power with a distribution powerhouse - D&H Distributing Co. of Harrisburg, PA. Throughout its impressive 93-year history, D&H has accomplished many "firsts" which include distribution of the first color TV, the first home PC and even the very first gaming system. It will now distribute the first seven-inch tablet running the Android 2.2 operating system to hit the U.S. D&H's award winning fulfillment program effectively provides Stream TV from the outset with the heft of a fully functional, well-oiled, long-running fulfillment team.

CEO Mathu Rajan of Stream TV comments, "We are thrilled that D&H, with all of their expertise and strategic position in the industry, will be facilitating the first orders of our eLocity brand tablets."

"Mobility has consistently been a high-performing category at D&H," said Rob Eby, vice president of purchasing at D&H. "We're always enthusiastic about offering our customers new entries in versatile formats. Tablets are commanding a lot of buyer attention, and Stream TV's Android-based model adds an exciting market driver to the mix."

With a high resolution seven-inch capacitative and multi-touch screen and streamlined dimensions of 8.2 inches by 4.8 inches, the new eLocity A7 tablet will be officially unveiled in late August. The tablet will be available for pre-order shortly thereafter.

Source: Stream TV Networks
   

CONTACT:  Esther Koo, Southard Communications, +1-212-777-2220,
esther@southardinc.com

Whole Foods Market® Missions App Now Available on the App Store

Free App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch Encourages Positive Lifestyle Changes

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFMI) today announced its Missions App is available on the App store. As a part of the company's ongoing mission to promote wellness and encourage healthier lifestyles, the Whole Foods Market Missions App will help users eat better and live better.

The app revolves around more than 70 challenges known as Missions, where users engage in a series of steps to earn badges and bragging rights. Each user creates their own profile to track the badges they earn and their favorite tips, which can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, and email.

"At Whole Foods Market our shoppers often come to us for advice on how to take charge of their health," said Chad Sarno, global "Health Starts Here(TM)" culinary educator for Whole Foods Market. "The Missions App helps iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users incorporate healthy foods, exercise, and more through simple, everyday steps."

In addition to challenging customers to earn badges like Organic Avenger, Local Yokel, and Nutty Ninja, the Missions App also provides a database of more than 300 tips to help them succeed. Tips include advice on nutrition, food selection, storage, and cooking. The app also includes a store locator, which works just like Whole Foods Market Recipes, the company's first app launched in June 2009.

The Whole Foods Market Missions App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at itunes.com/appstore.

  For more information, please visit: wholefoodsmarket.com/iphone.

  Contact:  Elizabeth Smith
  512.542.0380
  Elizabeth.Smith@wholefoods.com

Source: Whole Foods Market
   

CONTACT:  Elizabeth Smith of Whole Foods Market, +1-512-542-0380,
Elizabeth.Smith@wholefoods.com

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

JOC Sailings Launches Redesign of Global Sailing Schedules and Maritime News Website

JOC Sailings released its multi-platform website including customized micro-sites for major ports that extends the breadth and depth of key regional and international news and information for the cargo shipping industry

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 19 -- JOC Sailings (http://www.jocsailings.com), a division of United Business Media Global Trade (UBM GT), is a leader in providing point-to-point sailing schedules and business news for the maritime industry and is proud to announce the relaunch of http://www.jocsailings.com -- an online resource dedicated to critical and timely information for use in their daily planning and operations.

"This new version of the JOC Sailings website represents the hard work and commitment of a team dedicated to delivering access to the most up-to-date carrier information, vessel sailing schedules and maritime news to help the industry improve operations and efficiency," said Ray Venturino, VP Global Seaports of JOC Sailings.

JOC Sailings provides NVOCC's, 3PLs, freight forwarders, BCO's and other major players in the ocean shipping industry with a global sailing schedule module that accurately displays point-to-point schedules. Searches may be performed by region, country and ports to generate results for carrier services, vessel type, voyage numbers, departure and arrival dates.

The website also includes micro-sites for The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) (http://www.jocsailings.com/JOCPorts/PortAuthorityofNewYorkNewJersey.aspx) and The Port of Los Angeles (http://www.jocsailings.com/JOCPorts/PortofLosAngeles.aspx) to supply enhanced access to port guides, statistics, terminal descriptions and more that will lead to successful interaction between them and the freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and global shippers who wish to utilize these terminal complexes.  By residing on the newly redesigned JOC Sailings platform, visitors to this destination will be exposed to more significant carrier and port news, rules and regulations and data analysis compiled by JOC Sailings expert editors and captains of the ocean transport community.

About JOC Sailings

JOC Sailings, a division of The Journal of Commerce, is a proprietary global sailing schedules database and industry news resource for professionals involved in the ocean transportation industry. JOCSailings.com's state-of-the-art search engine provides access to worldwide shipping schedules and related news on carrier rates, port developments and regulatory issues that affect containerized cargo and ocean transportation industry. For high-profile targeted advertising, enewsletter subscriptions and more information, please visit http://www.jocsailings.com.

About The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates many of the busiest and most important transportation links in the region. They include John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Stewart International and Teterboro airports; AirTrain JFK and AirTrain Newark; the George Washington Bridge and Bus Station; the Lincoln and Holland tunnels; the three bridges between Staten Island and New Jersey; the PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) rapid-transit system; Port Newark; the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal; the Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island; the Port Authority Auto Marine Terminal; the Brooklyn Piers/Red Hook Container Terminal; and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan. The agency also owns the 16-acre World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan and is a partner in the Access to the Region's Core tunnel project. For more information, visit http://www.panynj.gov or call +1-212-435-7777.

About The Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles is America's premier port and has a strong commitment to developing innovative strategic and sustainable operations that benefit the economy as well as the quality of life for the region and the nation it serves.  As the leading seaport in North America in terms of shipping container volume and cargo value, the Port generates 919,000 regional jobs and $39.1 billion in annual wages and tax revenues.  A proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles, the Port is self-supporting and does not receive taxpayer dollars. For more information, visit http://www.portoflosangeles.org or call +1-310-732-0430.

About UBM Global Trade

UBM Global Trade is the leading provider of proprietary data, news, business intelligence and analytical content supporting commercial maritime, rail, trucking, warehousing and logistics industries worldwide. The company's portfolio of more than 100 online, print and interactive workflow business solutions includes The Journal of Commerce, Breakbulk, RailResource, PIERS Global Intelligence Solutions and an array of international trade and transportation databases and directories. UBM Global Trade, a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, is headquartered in Newark, NJ, with offices throughout the United States. For more information, explore http://www.ubmglobaltrade.com or call 800-223-0243 (+1-973-848 outside the U.S. or Canada).

About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring, and the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. The 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.

Source: JOC Sailings
   

CONTACT:  Ray Venturino, Vice President Global Seaports, The Journal of
Commerce, +1-973-848-7207, rventurino@joc.com

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

Total Beauty Media, Inc. Expands Into Women's Lifestyle and Mobile Market With Acquisition of LimeLife

Total Beauty Media Will Accelerate LimeLife's Audience and Monetization Growth

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Expanding its leadership position into the women's lifestyle and mobile markets, Total Beauty Media, Inc. (TotalBeauty.com), a USVP-funded company, today announced it has acquired LimeLife.com, the leading multi-platform female lifestyle and celebrity news site, which also features LimeLife's MySnaps(TM) social shopping service, all of which are available on the web and mobile.

  (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100303/LA64526LOGO)
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Total Beauty Media, the web's fastest-growing premium beauty publisher, operates a suite of digital media properties including TotalBeauty.com, BeautyRiot,com, KateLuxe.com, ModernMan.com, and the Total Beauty Media Network.  Total Beauty Media has grown rapidly since its founding in 2007.  Now, with the addition of LimeLife's audience, Total Beauty Media ranks #6 among Beauty, Fashion, and Style Web properties, reaching over 3MM monthly unique visitors according to Comscore's June 2010 report.  And among female lifestyle mobile web sites, Total Beauty Media now ranks #1 reaching over 2MM monthly mobile visitors.

LimeLife, a Red Herring Global 100 Company and IDC Wireless Player to Watch, is a leading innovator in the cross-platform digital media industry.  By offering its services across multiple environments including the web, mobile, and iPhone, LimeLife.com provides its consumers, wherever they are, with the latest in celebrity news, fashion tips, and lifestyle information.  In addition, LimeLife's MySnaps social shopping service allows consumers to create, share, and shop from their own personal shopping wish lists via the web and mobile.

"We are excited to expand Total Beauty's offerings into the female lifestyle, mobile, and social shopping markets," said Emrah Kovacoglu, founder and CEO of Total Beauty Media, Inc. "By combining LimeLife with our other digital media properties, we continue to create a powerful and scalable digital media company.  We will now be able to connect our sizable audience with the brand advertisers who want to reach these women wherever they are -- at home, at work, or on-the-go.  LimeLife's unique capabilities in reaching women on mobile are especially interesting to the future of marketing and commerce.  We intend to build upon this foundation to provide women and brands with unique mobile content and advertising opportunities."

"We're thrilled to become a part of the Total Beauty Media family with its ability to monetize at three times the industry average, reach millions of female readers, and produce engaging premium content," said Kristin McDonnell, CEO and Co-Founder of LimeLife. "Total Beauty will help accelerate LimeLife's audience growth and expand our strong advertiser base to include even more consumer brands."

Total Beauty Media's significant partnerships with consumer packaged goods companies put Total Beauty in a unique position to realize the revenue growth forecasted for the online and mobile advertising markets.  With women controlling over 85% of household spending, and more of women's time being spent online, digital ad spend from consumer packaged goods companies is forecasted to grow faster than any other industry, to $3 billion in 2014 (source: Forrester). In addition, each month, almost 30MM U.S. women access the mobile web, which puts the women's mobile market in position to capture a significant share of the $1.6B in mobile ad budgets forecasted for 2013 (sources: Nielsen, eMarketer).

About Total Beauty Media, Inc.

Founded in 2007 and venture-backed by USVP and Wallington Investments, California-based Total Beauty Media, Inc., operates TotalBeauty.com, home of the largest database of independent, unbiased beauty product reviews for women. TotalBeauty.com features hundreds of thousands of user-generated reviews spanning more than 45,000 products, including most known prestige, mass-market, salon and spa products. In addition, the site publishes daily editorial coverage of hairstyles, beauty news and makeup trends, including TotalBeauty.com TV -- its immense library of beauty how-to videos. TotalBeauty.com and its network of beauty bloggers and beauty-related sites collectively generate more than 6 million monthly unique visitors.  Total Beauty's other media properties include BeautyRiot.com, LimeLife.com, KateLuxe.com, and ModernMan.com.

About LimeLife, Inc.

LimeLife, a Red Herring Global 100 Company based in San Francisco's Bay Area, is the leading multi-platform digital media company serving the women's market.  Focused at the intersection of entertainment, community, and shopping, LimeLife is dedicated to creating fresh and smart experiences most relevant to 25- to 44-year-old savvy women.  LimeLife's multiple digital platforms include the desktop Web, mobile Web, iPhone, Facebook, and Twitter.  LimeLife's MySnaps(TM) social shopping community expands LimeLife's high quality experiences to include unique iPhone features. LimeLife is funded by USVP, Rustic Canyon Partners, Core Capital Partners, Monitor Ventures, and i-Hatch Ventures.  For more information, visit http://www.limelife.com.

  Contact:
  Fiona Posell
  Produce Communications
  Tel: 310 740 7456
  Email: fiona@producecommunications.com

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100303/LA64526LOGO
AP Archive:  http://photoarchive.ap.org/
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100303/LA64526LOGO
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Source: Total Beauty Media, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Fiona Posell of Produce Communications, +1-310-740-7456,
fiona@producecommunications.com, for Total Beauty Media, Inc.

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

Motorola Solutions Receives NTIA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) $50.6 Million in Grant Funding for San Francisco Bay Area BayWEB Project

Next Generation Public Safety Network will provide interoperability to Bay Area Agencies

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 19 -- The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola (NYSE:MOT) and the Public Safety Agencies within the greater San Francisco Bay Area received $50.6 million in grant funding today from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The NTIA grant will be funding the Bay Area Wireless Enhanced Broadband (BayWEB) program through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), which provides grants to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure to connect "community anchor institutions" such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and public safety facilities.  The standards based Public Safety subsystem will utilize Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology operating on 700 MHz frequencies to provide mobile broadband service to public safety first responders.

"Motorola is proud to participate in one of the first projects for public safety funded by the NTIA," said Greg Brown, CEO, Motorola Solutions. "The BayWEB project will directly address the many challenges that public safety faces in the Bay Area by providing first responders with a hardened public safety network that will be available in emergencies, natural disasters and catastrophic events, while also providing community anchor institutions, business and residential end users with affordable Internet access services."

The program involves a multi-jurisdiction and multi-disciplinary approach to interoperability, and includes communications capabilities for first responders and public safety professionals, as well as all other government services including public works, transportation agencies, and critical infrastructure organizations. BayWEB is a component of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System (BayRICS). BayRICS also consists of a P25 voice system, microwave system, and information sharing applications.

"When a major earthquake or disaster strikes next in the Bay Area, a regional, secure and dedicated communications network for our first responders will literally save lives, prevent further damage and protect public health and safety," said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. "I am proud that, working together with cities and our public safety and law enforcement agencies throughout the region, the Bay Area will now be one of the nation's first regions to deploy this innovative emergency broadband communications network."

The BTOP application was submitted on behalf of a public-private partnership between Motorola and the San Francisco Bay Area Public Safety Agencies as represented by the Alameda County Sheriff as executive sponsor of the BayRICS Policy Group and Regional Mutual Aid Coordinator for Region 2, the Northern California Coastal Region, which includes the entire Bay Area and the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (Fusion Center).

"I am honored to be the Executive Sponsor for a project of this magnitude," said Sheriff Gregory J. Ahern, Alameda County Sheriff's Office. "The implementation of this technology for first responders is another critical step in achieving true public safety interoperability. I am confident that we will set the stage for public safety agencies throughout the United States to replicate our project."

The BTOP funding announced today will leverage Project Cornerstone, an LTE demonstration project using an experimental FCC license, to include the larger Bay Area utilizing almost 200 pre-existing sites.  This demonstration is the first of its kind for Public Safety within the nation utilizing the 700MHz spectrum.  Additionally, this funding will provide a public access network to serve schools, hospitals, libraries and community colleges throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area Region. This award will create an estimated 1,315 jobs for the Bay Area.

Motorola Next Generation Public Safety platform is focusing extensive investment in resources and development to drive the critical innovations in the mission critical core, applications and devices necessary to serve the unique requirements of public safety. Additionally, Motorola will deliver the full spectrum of advanced services to design, implement, support, secure, and manage the next generation public safety platform to rapidly operationalize and deliver value for public safety agencies. For public safety representatives interesting in reading more about the Next Generation of Public Safety visit http://www.motorola.com/nextgen.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Verizon's FiOS TV Online Gets More New Content From Time Warner Inc.

New Online Programming From Turner Broadcasting for FiOS Subscribers Includes Adult Swim, Cartoon Network and TruTV

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Verizon's FiOS TV customers are now getting more online video content from Time Warner Inc.  Once again, the two companies are joining forces to give consumers more programming from the TV channels they love - wherever and whenever they want it.

Following the online launch in June of two other Time Warner channels, Turner's TNT and TBS, three more channels are joining Verizon's growing FiOS TV Online service: Adult Swim, Cartoon Network and truTV.  Like TNT and TBS, these new channels will feature a selection of programming available on FiOS TV Online within 24 hours after an episode airs on live television.

"Once again, Verizon is redefining the online video entertainment landscape by partnering with Time Warner Inc. to provide our FiOS customers with more access and control of programming," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon.  "We look forward to adding more Time Warner content to FiOS TV Online and working with other early adopters to lead the way in delivering the best content on multiple devices."

Michael Quigley, vice president, business development & multi-platform distribution for Turner Network Sales, said, "We are excited to further the TV Everywhere initiative by making content from Adult Swim, Cartoon Network and truTV available to FiOS TV customers.  We look forward to partnering with other distributors to reward customers with access to our popular networks when and where they want."

Earlier this week, Adult Swim became available on FiOS TV Online, featuring episodes of "The Boondocks," "The Venture Bros.," "Delocated," "Childrens Hospital" and "Metalocalypse."  Within the next month, Cartoon Network and truTV will be added to FiOS TV Online with programs like "Adventure Time," "Ben Ten: Alien Force," "All Worked Up" and "The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest."

FiOS customers who subscribe to both FiOS TV and FiOS Internet will be able to watch the programs on their personal computers or laptops - at home or away - using any broadband connection.  Using their Verizon Online user names and passwords, FiOS customers will be able to access the online programming at either http://www.verizon.com/fiostvonline or Time Warner dedicated websites.  Adult Swim can be found at http://www.adultswim.com/tveverywhere, and the URLs for truTV and Cartoon Network will be available once the programming launches.

This new content joins part of Verizon's high-quality, online video entertainment, which the company has been delivering since 2005, with other online services like Starz Play, ESPN3, Disney Connection and YES Network.  In addition, FiOS TV subscribers were the first to get online access to premium services from HBO GO and EPIX.

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 565 all-digital channels including up to 142 HD channels and 18,000 monthly video-on-demand titles.  FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/newscenter  and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

About Time Warner Inc.

Time Warner Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, filmed entertainment and publishing, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide through multiple distribution outlets.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 92 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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Colleges Using Summer Months to Upgrade to e2Campus Unified Emergency Notification Service

More schools now prepared to issue multimodal alerts from a single interface

LEESBURG, Va., Aug. 19 -- Omnilert®, LLC, maker of e2Campus®, the leading unified emergency notification system for education, today announced a long list of colleges that have recently partnered with e2Campus over the summer break to keep their campuses safe and connected.

Some of the schools implementing e2Campus this summer include Augsburg College, Ave Maria School of Law, Central Texas College, Centralia College, Chattahoochee Technical College, Elmira College, Franklin Pierce University, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Graduate Theological Union, Hanover College, Lynchburg College, Palo Alto University, Spartanburg Methodist College, Wade College, Western Seminary, Wor-Wic Community College, and others.

David Leavitt, director of information technology for Palo Alto University, said, "We have four branch campuses and were having problems getting urgent information to the community for things like power outages, email outages, road closures, campus closures, and things like that. To solve this, we implemented e2Campus because it is easy to use, was the most affordable, and came highly recommended to us by another school.

"The thing I like best about e2Campus is its ease of use. As an admin, it was very easy and quick to set up. Within an hour, we had most of the groups predefined and ready to go. It's also really easy for the end users to use, and that is going to save me a lot of time by not having to train end users on how to use the system. The end users can sign up for themselves.

"The ease of use and out-of-the-box system defaults basically makes the system manage itself and I really enjoy that. It takes a lot of overhead out of the IT department. You should really consider e2Campus if you are looking for an all-in-one messaging system that is really easy to use and basically allows you to communicate with your whole community in multiple ways."

Colleges are increasingly recognizing the importance of reaching their campus communities via multiple communications means including text messages, voice, signage, social media, public address systems, desktop alerts, and others to keep their campuses safe and informed during an emergency. e2Campus has made it possible to send to all of these technologies and receive delivery information via one web-based interface.

"Hanover College's partnership with e2Campus gives us the capability to send alerts to our campus community more quickly and efficiently," said, Rhonda L. Burch, director of communications and marketing for Hanover College. "Over 1/3 of our faculty and staff and 94% of our students reside on campus. With a close-knit community such as ours, it is imperative that we are able to alert our constituents as soon as possible in the event of a crisis. The technology and service of e2Campus allows us to do that."

About e2Campus

Used by more than 750 schools around the country, e2Campus is the first and most trusted unified emergency notification system in education. It is an award-winning, CAP compliant, Tier-1 notification system that enables non-technical staff to send custom or predefined messages instantly to the campus community for improved crisis communications. There is no traditional software to install, no hardware to buy and no additional phone lines needed. Through one unified interface, e2Campus instantly and simultaneously sends multimodal alerts to a subscriber's mobile phone (via SMS text message), landline phone (via voice message), computer desktop (pop-up), and e-mail accounts, plus school infrastructure such as PA systems, digital signage, alert beacons, Facebook Pages, Twitter Accounts, relevant school Web pages, and other endpoints the school may have in place. To learn more, visit http://www.e2campus.com/.

About Omnilert

Omnilert, LLC is the leading provider of unified mass notification systems for better business continuity, emergency management, and routine communication. The easy-to-use, self-service, Web-based system enables a single person to communicate timely information to thousands of people anywhere, anytime, on any device or service. The award-winning company's 3,000 clients include the U.S. Army, Boeing, Mazda, sanofi-aventis, Harvard University, Penn State, American Red Cross and UNICEF. Omnilert solutions are sold under the brand names e2Campus, Amerilert, and RainedOut. The privately held company is headquartered in Leesburg, Va., and at  online.

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SAP and Sybase Combine Forces to Unwire the Enterprise

Company Leaders Unveil Joint Strategy and Product Innovations for Customers in Enterprise Mobility, Business Analytics and Enterprise Information Management

BOSTON and FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 19 -- At a co-located event today in Boston and Frankfurt, company leaders from SAP AG (NYSE:SAP) and Sybase came together for the first time to share the strategy and joint product direction for the newly combined companies. In a bold move that brings together established industry leaders and changes the game for enterprise mobility, SAP announced its intent to acquire Sybase on May 12, 2010. In the few months since that time, the two companies have moved quickly to create product road maps and innovations to transform the way people and businesses work. The combined companies now represent the market-leading position in enterprise applications, business analytics and mobile infrastructure.

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Recognizing the strength of Sybase's existing business model, SAP confirmed that Sybase will be run as a separate, independent unit -- and that customer investments in Sybase products will be preserved and supported. Setting the stage for their vision of an unwired enterprise and embracing the evolution of mobile as the new desktop, SAP and Sybase today also unveiled strategic product directions and planned co-innovations in three key areas: enterprise mobility, business analytics and enterprise information management (EIM).

Combined Companies Retain Core Strengths While Leveraging Synergies for Innovation

Outlining the first milestones since the close of the acquisition, SAP and Sybase today announced:

  --  Within the next nine months, the companies will bring together
      technologies to deliver a leading mobile platform for business that is
      based on open standards, runs on all major mobile operating systems,
      and manages and supports all major device types. With this platform,
      customers and partners can build new mobile experiences on top of
      existing applications, such as SAP® Business Suite software. In
      addition, SAP will showcase mobile experiences for all products,
      including both SAP Business Suite and SAP® Business ByDesign(TM),
      similar to what is available for mobile sales for customer
      relationship management (CRM) today.
  --  SAP and Sybase will present the industry's broadest solution portfolio
      for EIM by porting, certifying and optimizing SAP Business Suite and
      other solutions onto Sybase data management servers -- bringing
      customers a greater choice of database platforms for their SAP
      applications.
  --  The companies will offer customers a complete and optimized
      high-performance business analytics infrastructure tapping SAP®
      BusinessObjects(TM) business intelligence (BI) solutions on data
      management servers to deliver end-to-end functionality from discovery
      (enterprise information management) to storage (calculation and
      storage engines for transactions, data marts, data warehouse) to
      consumption (query reporting and analytics, scorecarding,
      dashboarding, OLAP tools, mobile BI).
  --  The companies will incorporate SAP in-memory computing technology
      across SAP and Sybase data management offerings, enabling customers to
      instantaneously access any type of data, anywhere, any place in real
      time.

SAP Co-CEOs Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe shared their thoughts on today's announcement: "The combination of SAP and Sybase is a significant game changer in the industry. Less than three months after this bold acquisition was announced, we are highlighting the first joint products that will transform the way people and businesses work. The product roadmap and go-forward strategy we are sharing today positions SAP to be the only company enabled to deliver a full suite of enterprise software and next-generation business intelligence on any device at any time. The coming together of SAP and Sybase is 100 percent a customer-focused move, delivering a value proposition for customers in mobility, analytics and information management that is unmatched and unique."

"At Sybase, we have been successfully executing our 'Unwired Enterprise' strategy over the last eight years to become the market leader in enterprise mobility software," said John Chen, CEO, Sybase. "Working alongside SAP, we will take mobility to the next level by extending analytics and bringing our technologies to new vertical markets. With SAP's investment in Sybase's technologies, we'll be able to extend our existing solutions to an even broader audience, and more rapidly innovate as the market's needs continue to evolve."

Market-Leading Vendors Unwire the Enterprise With End-to-End Mobile Platform

Research firm Gartner predicts that by 2014, there will be a 90 percent mobile penetration rate and 6.5 billion mobile connections.(1) This new generation of users demands immediate access to enterprise applications from any location, at any time. The Sybase acquisition allows SAP to bring customers a mobile platform that can support SAP applications and enable partners and customers to develop complementary applications to help them run their business better.

The extension of existing applications and the delivery of new applications will broaden the reach of SAP solutions across mobile platforms and devices and accelerate the pace of mobile innovation for enterprises. SAP and Sybase already have co-innovated and delivered Sybase Mobile Sales for the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application and Sybase Mobile Workflow for SAP Business Suite.

The companies will integrate the SAP NetWeaver® Mobile component and SAP® BusinessObjects(TM) Mobile software with Sybase Unwired Platform to deliver a single mobile development and deployment platform with integrated analytics. New open standards-based technology from SAP that enables easy access to SAP Business Suite will accelerate the mobilization of SAP applications. SAP will also deliver industry-specific mobile applications built on this next-generation mobile platform.

Complementary Technologies Deliver a Complete Business Analytics Stack

With the combination of complementary technologies from the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio and Sybase, the companies now offer a complete and optimized high-performance business analytics infrastructure. SAP BusinessObjects BI solutions are already certified on Sybase IQ 15.0 and Sybase ASE 15.0. Customers can take advantage of complete solutions -- from business analytic applications; to reports, scorecards and dashboards; to data integration and data quality; to transactional storage, data marts and data warehousing. SAP and Sybase will also deliver business analytic applications that are optimized for industries such as financial services, consumer products, retail and manufacturing.

SAP in-memory computing technology is the driving force enabling business users to instantaneously access, explore, model and analyze transactional, analytical and Web-based data in real time in a single environment from anywhere, anytime, using any device. SAP and Sybase will incorporate SAP in-memory computing technology across SAP and Sybase data management offerings. SAP has already announced a high-performance analytic appliance as further innovation in the in-memory computing space.

SAP and Sybase Offer the Industry's Broadest Portfolio for Enterprise Information Management

One of the highest priorities for organizations of any size and across any industry is managing the soaring quantity of data, and harnessing that information to improve their business. The combination of SAP and Sybase EIM offerings provides the industry's broadest solution portfolio for enterprise information management, including data integration and data quality, master data management, complex event processing (CEP), real-time replication, modeling, application development and database capabilities. Sybase ASE is one of the leading database engines that support transactional and mixed workloads, and will be fully supported by the combined companies. SAP will port, certify and optimize SAP Business Suite, the SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse component, SAP® BusinessObjects(TM) Data Services software and SAP BusinessObjects BI solutions to Sybase ASE -- giving customers a greater choice of database platforms for their SAP applications.

Vibrant Ecosystem Benefits From the Combination of Two IT Leaders

With this acquisition, new fields of opportunity are available for the SAP ecosystem. Across all partner types -- services, ISVs, hardware and others -- partners can participate in the new opportunities that come from the SAP and Sybase strategies around enterprise mobility, business analytics and EIM. SAP has also enabled its ecosystem partners to build and deliver new mobile applications on the mobility platform. Recently, announced on August 9, 2010, a series of Sybase partners launched innovative mobile applications for SAP solutions on the Sybase Unwired Platform. This growing ecosystem is significantly extending the reach of enterprise customers and applications, empowering millions of mobile workers worldwide. This ecosystem is further extended with the opportunity to engage and transact with four billion mobile subscribers, through Sybase's messaging and mobile commerce services via reach to 900 mobile operators worldwide.

For more insight into how mobility is transforming the way people do business and to learn more about SAP's strategy for enterprise mobility, see this newly released SAP TV video on mobility. To follow and join the conversation surrounding this announcement, connect via Twitter at #SapSybase.

(1) Gartner's Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users, 2010 and Beyond: A New Balance, 29 December 2009, ID: G00173482

About Sybase

Sybase, an SAP company, is the industry leader in delivering enterprise and mobile software to manage, analyze and mobilize information. We are recognized globally as a performance leader, proven in the most data-intensive industries and across all major systems, networks and devices. Our information management, analytics and enterprise mobility solutions have powered the world's most mission-critical systems in financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing and government. For more information, visit http://www.sybase.com/. Read Sybase blogs: http://blogs.sybase.com/. Follow us on Twitter at @Sybase.

About SAP

SAP is the world's leading provider of business software(*), offering applications and services that enable companies of all sizes and in more than 25 industries to become best-run businesses. With more than 102,500 customers in over 120 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE, under the symbol "SAP." For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.

(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, and related applications.

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Supra Enables Real Estate Agents to Obtain Listing Keys Using Their iPhone

iPhone immediately reports when a house is shown, benefiting listing agents and home sellers

SALEM, Ore., Aug. 19 -- Supra announced today that it has begun shipping its eKEY(TM) solution for the iPhone, enabling real estate agents to obtain house keys for listings with their iPhones. The eKEY software turns an iPhone into a sophisticated, easy-to-use tool that real estate agents can use to show homes to prospective home buyers. Supra, a leading provider of electronic key box systems is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

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When agents list properties, they typically secure a set of house keys in locked containers, called key boxes, usually hung on the front door of a house. Only qualified agents, who have been approved by the local real estate association or Multiple Listing Service (MLS), may open the key box and obtain the house keys using an electronic key from Supra.

The eKEY solution for the iPhone consists of a hardware adapter and easy-to-navigate software. The compact adapter attaches to the base of an iPhone. Lightweight (less than 1/2 an ounce) and smaller than a typical car fob, it can be carried on an agent's keychain when not in use. After an agent enters a secret personal identification number (PIN) into the eKEY software, an infrared beam at the base of the adapter communicates with a key box, commanding it to unlock.

The eKEY software then immediately transmits a record of the event via a cellular network. Listing agents who represent the home seller use this information to market the property. They can contact the showing agents for feedback on property attractiveness and pricing and can also easily send emails to all agents who have shown the property to notify them of price changes or offers on the property.

"Real estate agents demand reliability, ease of use, and current information," said Ron Virden, Supra's general manager. "Our eKEY solution for the iPhone excels in all three of these areas. In user tests, agents have been thrilled with our new product."

Real estate agents who want to obtain the eKEY solution for the iPhone should contact their local real estate association or MLS. A demo version of the software can be downloaded from Apple's App Store.

For additional information, please contact Casey Fale at 503-375-0431 or visit http://www.supraekey.com.

About Supra

Supra, a leading global provider of key management systems, offers innovative solutions for real estate, property management, automotive, and industrial sectors. Supra is headquartered in Salem, Oregon, where it has been in business for over 50 years. For information about Supra's key management solutions please visit http://www.gesecurity.com.

About UTC Fire & Security

Supra is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than 1 million customers around the world. Headquartered in Connecticut, U.S., UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. More information can be found at http://www.utcfireandsecurity.com.

Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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CONTACT:  Casey Fale, Marketing Manager, Supra - a UTC Fire & Security
Company, +1-503-375-0431, casey.fale@fs.utc.com

Web Site:  http://www.gesecurity.com/