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Town of Konstanz Uses Globalpark to Form Innovative Citizen Community Panel

COLOGNE, Germany, August 4, 2010--     Globalpark (http://www.globalpark.com), a leading provider of panel
community and survey software, has become the preferred feedback management
platform for the town of Konstanz in Germany. By using Globalpark technology,
the town's local government is able to find out what matters most to its
inhabitants and measure the changes in opinion of its people with regular and
carefully managed surveys.

    The town of Konstanz needed a way to capture feedback from a
representative sample of citizens to create the best mix of services. By
working with Globalpark, they have found a low-cost and professional way to
do this both online and offline. In addition, the online citizen community
has become a powerful new way for local government to share information and
interact with the public. "With Globalpark, we are now in a much better
position to survey the people of Konstanz regularly and in depth on matters
of fundamental importance," comments Eberhard Baier, responsible for
statistics in Konstanz. "We are also better able to keep them informed about
what is going on in the town and the council."

    Dr. Lorenz Graf, CEO of Globalpark adds, "It is satisfying to see
feedback management technology applied to engage citizens and make for a
better-serviced community. Of our commercial, academic and public sector
clients, the Town of Konstanz has found a way to balance input and
information for a true win-win solution."

    About Globalpark

    Globalpark provides panel community and survey software that enables
organizations to manage what matters across the enterprise. By capturing
feedback and tracking behaviour of customers, employees and partners, they
gain insights that drive better business decisions. By identifying and
empowering influential advocates, they build reputation and extend reach.

    Founded in 1999, Globalpark software is German-engineered and
globally-tested by leading brands and top market research institutes,
including: Continental, Daimler, General Mills, GfK, IDG, Nintendo, Sony
Music, TNS and Warner Music. Globalpark is staffed by renowned research
pioneers, with offices across the US, UK, Germany and Austria

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Open Source Community Paves Way for Developers to Improve Internet Access for the Aging, Disabled

New technologies from OpenAjax Alliance greatly simplify, speed Web 2.0 application development

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Aiming to greatly ease the barriers that the aging or people with disabilities experience in participating in Internet activities, the OpenAjax Alliance (OAA) announced it has created new open source tooling technology to help software developers make it dramatically easier for them to access and use Web 2.0-enabled business, government and consumer web sites. The new tooling technology simplifies the way Web applications are tested for compliance with current accessibility standards and guidelines, helping to speed up delivery of new accessible Internet applications.

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Previously, developers had to complete their code and run various reports to determine if their application was compliant with accessibility standards. Using the new tooling technology, applications are tested dynamically, as developers build the code, providing real-time feedback on compliance.

A recent survey suggests that a full 69 percent of companies have realized measurable business benefits from Web 2.0 in their dealings with employees, customers, suppliers and industry experts.  Unfortunately, millions of people with sensory, age-related, and other disabilities worldwide have been unable to fully participate in this evolution because of barriers to access and use.

OAA maintains the new tooling technology will help narrow the Web 2.0 digital divide for many segments of the global population by facilitating consistent, industry-wide interpretation of standards such as the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.0 (WCAG 2.0).

"From a development perspective, tooling has been the missing link," said Michael Squillace, co-chair of the OpenAjax Alliance Accessibility Tools Task Force and IBM (NYSE:IBM) Human Ability and Accessibility Center software engineer. "WCAG 2.0 gave us the criteria for Web 2.0 accessibility, and technical specifications like WAI-ARIA helped us understand how to enable rich Internet applications for accessibility. But, there hasn't been a reliable way to ensure compliance or validate correct implementation of specifications for accessibility. This rules format makes that possible. It's a significant achievement."

The new rules format can be used by any tool vendor and is the first to integrate structural design pattern analysis to ensure that Web 2.0 sites can effectively interact with assistive technologies. But according to OAA leaders, the most important outcome of this open community effort is that it promises to spur the growth of innovation around accessibility tooling for the next-generation of Web applications and services.

"Widespread use of smart, automated testing tools is essential to making rich Web applications accessible to everyone," said Preety Kumar, CEO, Deque Systems, Inc. "Web developers have been frustrated by inconsistent results from different tools, a problem that this Task Force has addressed with its rules format. Incorporating this specification into Worldspace as an open-community effort is already helping accelerate our mission to help build a barrier-free web."

The Accessibility Tools Task Force was initiated and established by OAA members in 2009 to develop best practices for reporting accessibility compliance and accessibility violations by accessibility test tools.

"The OAA and the Accessibility Tools Task Force is a great example of professionals coming together to solve a real problem," said Nathan Jakubiak of Parasoft Corporation, "The result, a tool-agnostic rules set for ensuring that rich internet applications are accessible for the disabled and elderly. It's a big step forward."

And with industry leaders stepping up to meet consumer demand and open new revenue channels through the integration of usability features such as captioning for online videos, OAA believes the key to supporting the inclusive design lies in making accessibility simple and straightforward for developers.

"Most Web developers first learn about the accessibility requirements of WCAG 2.0 through the use of automated evaluation tools. OAA provides an open-source set of rules that will provide a consistent, comprehensive and extensible set of accessibility rules for the implementation of WCAG 2.0 that can be integrated into a wide variety of validation tools and Web development environments. The meaning of an 'accessible' Web resource or application will now be much more consistent and understood," said Jon Gunderson, Ph.D., University of Illinois.

Since its inception, the Accessibility Tools Task Force has received industry-wide support and participation from a range of private-sector organizations and academic institutions such as Deque, Parasoft, and the University of Illinois. Together, the Task Force took on the development of the new rules format as its first and primary goal.

"The Accessible Tools initiative at OpenAjax Alliance helps bring accessibility to Web 2.0," says David Boloker, Chief Technology Officer of Emerging Technologies for IBM Software Group and Chair of the OAA Steering Committee. "One of the key focus areas for OpenAjax Alliance is Ajax tools, such as IDEs. The Accessible Tools initiative provides the testing frameworks and best practices that developers need to deliver accessible Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) using HTML5 and JavaScript."

Moving forward, the Task Force will continue to leverage WCAG 2.0 and WAI-ARIA to develop new best practices for reporting accessibility compliance and accessibility violations by accessibility test tools. It will also expand the rules repository to better support all phases of the development life cycle and the upcoming refresh to U.S. Section 508 accessibility procurement guidelines.

About the OpenAjax Alliance

The OpenAjax Alliance is an organization of leading vendors, open source projects, and companies using Ajax that are dedicated to the successful adoption of open and interoperable Ajax-based Web technologies. The prime objective is to accelerate customer success with Ajax by promoting a customer's ability to mix and match solutions from Ajax technology providers and by helping to drive the future of the Ajax ecosystem. To learn more, visit http://www.openajax.org.

  Contact:

  Sean Tetpon
  Media Relations for OpenAjax Alliance
  1-914-766-1276
  stetpon@us.ibm.com

  Kendra R. Collins
  IBM Research
  1-914-945-1801
  collinsk@us.ibm.com

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CONTACT:  Sean Tetpon, Media Relations for OpenAjax Alliance,
+1-914-766-1276, stetpon@us.ibm.com; or Kendra R. Collins, IBM Research,
+1-914-945-1801, collinsk@us.ibm.com

Web Site:  http://www.openajax.org/

Government and Military Housing Portal TDY Lodging Acquires BaseLodging.com

In its second acquisition this year, Real Estate portal TDYLodging.com acquires Base Lodging, a portal for Military Housing and Furnished Housing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- TDY Lodging (Washington DC), announced its second acquisition of the year. TDY Lodging, which primarily serves Fort Huachuca, MacDill Air Force Base, Naval Air Station San Diego, and Washington DC, will expand its reach to target even more areas where government and military lodging is needed.

Military veteran Matthew Foster, founder of TDY Lodging, told reporters at IPO Finder, "TDY Lodging provides housing options for government and military personnel, while providing property owners with access to a large pool of military and government travelers. Adding BaseLodging.com to our portfolio of web portals will simply allow us to further expand our reach."

Despite the depressed real estate market, rental income from furnished housing for TDY Military and Government personnel continues to grow at a steady pace. TDY Lodging operates the largest government and military housing database on the market today. Focusing on this niche market allows property owners to attract quality tenants who generate solid rental income.

For more information on TDY Lodging, please visit http://www.tdylodging.com/, email info@TDYLodging.com, or call 1-888-805-7188.

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Source: TDY Lodging
   

CONTACT:  Francis Koenig, TDY Lodging, +1-888-805-7188,
info@TDYLodging.com

Web Site:  http://www.tdylodging.com/

NComputing to Deliver Computer Access to 600 Schools in Bihar, India

Transforming Economics of PC Purchasing Brings Desktop Access to Thousands of School Children

REDWOOD CITY, California, August 3, 2010--     NComputing, the world's fast growing desktop virtualization company,
today announced it has been selected to provide desktop computer access to
600 government schools as part a computer literacy initiative launched by the
Bihar government. The goal of this initiative is to build 600 computer labs
throughout the State to make computer access and learning available to school
children for the first time.

    Each of the 600 government schools will have a 12-seat computer lab, made
possible by attaching 10 NComputing X550 desktop access devices to 2 desktop
PCs. NComputing's desktop virtualization software and hardware solution
provides affordable initial and ongoing desktop computing access. In addition
to low initial cost of purchase, NComputing solutions require 75% less
maintenance and 90% less energy consumption than traditional all-PC labs.
NComputing devices only use 1 watt of electricity compared to 120 watts for a
PC. This is a crucial advantage as Bihar often faces shortages in electricity
supply.

    Said Stephen Dukker, NComputing CEO "In a region of such promise as
Bihar, where almost 60% of the population is under 25, much of its future
lies in the next generation of educated and ICT aware students. Our products
and technology overcome challenges of costly PCs and on-going maintenance,
infrastructure and limited energy resources. We are proud to be involved in
this computer literacy initiative In just 3 years, over 18000 schools around
India have turned to NComputing to deliver desktop computing access."

    The NComputing solution is based on a simple fact: today's PCs are so
powerful that the vast majority of users only use a small fraction of the
computer's capacity. NComputing's desktop virtualization solution taps this
unused capacity so that it can be simultaneously used by multiple users. Each
user connects their own monitor, keyboard and mouse to an NComputing device
which is then connected to the shared PC. Each user gets a full PC
experience. NComputing devices are easy to deploy, rugged, and only use as
low as 1 watt of electricity.

    About NComputing Inc: NComputing, Inc. is the fastest growing desktop
virtualization company in the world with over 20 million daily users in 140
countries. The company's award-winning, patented technology lowers desktop
computing costs, improves manageability, and reduces both energy consumption
and e-waste. It is the perfect solution for leveraging the power and
potential of PCs and cloud computing. To learn more about NComputing, visit
http://www.ncomputing.com

    Media Contact:

    Annah Carn - Rainemakers BondPR on behalf of NComputing,
annah@rainemakers.com

Source: NComputing Inc

Media Contact: Annah Carn - Rainemakers BondPR on behalf of NComputing,
annah@rainemakers.com, +1-415-848-2626

U. S. Mobile Revenue to Overtake All Fixed-Line Services by 2015, Pyramid Finds

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 3 -- Through 2015, the U.S. will add more mobile subscriptions (about 80 million) than any other developed nation with mobile revenue surpassing all fixed-line services by end of 2015, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (http://www.pyr.com).

United States: Mobile Revenue to Overtake All Fixed-Line Services by 2015 offers a precise profile of the country's telecommunications, media, and technology sectors based on proprietary data from our research in the market. It provides detailed competitive analysis of both the fixed and mobile sectors, tracks the market shares of technologies and services, and monitors the introduction and spread of new technologies.

Download an excerpt of this report here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id&sc=PRN080310_CIRUSA

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With an estimated $362 billion in service revenue in 2010, the U.S. will continue to be more than twice as large as the next most sizable markets - Japan and China - throughout the forecast period. Over the next five years, Pyramid expects total communications service revenue to grow at a CAGR of 2.53 percent to reach $410.2 billion in 2015.

By 2015, mobile broadband computing will comprise about 40 percent of total mobile subscription net adds. "We believe embedded 3G, WiMax, and LTE devices, including M2M communications, e-readers, and telematics, will continue to drive adoption after the market exceeds 100 percent penetration," says Ozgur Aytar, Research Director at Pyramid Research. "All of the major broadband service providers already, or are beginning to, provide service bundles that integrate mobile broadband services, a key area of differentiation. By 2015, we expect mobile services to overtake fixed in terms of revenue."

The U.S. fixed-line segment is in a stage of transformation in which broadband services, and no longer fixed voice, are rapidly becoming core services for network operators. Pyramid expects broadband to surpass fixed voice penetration of households by 2011 as broadband becomes the primary means of communication, notes Aytar, enabling a slew of extremely popular value-added services, including social networking (e.g., Facebook), online video (e.g., YouTube, Hulu) and blogging (e.g., Twitter).

United States: Mobile Revenue to Overtake All Fixed-Line Services by 2015 is part of Pyramid Research's North America Country Intelligence Report Series and is priced at $990.   It can be purchased online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRUNITEDSTATES.htm?sc=PRN080310_CIRUSA or by emailing us at info@pyr.com.

  Press Contact:
  Jennifer Baker
  +1 617 871 1910
  jbaker@pyr.com

Source: Pyramid Research
   

CONTACT:  Jennifer Baker of Pyramid Research, +1-617-871-1910,
jbaker@pyr.com

Web Site:  http://www.pyr.com/

ProStores Brings 'Big Retailer' Tools to Growing Small and Mid-Tier Merchants With the Launch of ProStores 10

Updated online store solution helps merchants sell more with new drag-and-drop design tool and powerful automated promotions scheduling and merchandising

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- ProStores, a full-featured customizable ecommerce solution for small- and medium-size businesses, today announced a new version of its online store application--ProStores 10. ProStores 10 offers new and upgraded features to help online merchants easily enhance their store design, manage their store more efficiently, and increase sales.

The highlight of ProStores 10 is Page Builder, a new design tool that makes customizing key store pages simpler than ever.  Merchants can now give their store an updated look and feel; drag and drop panels to revamp page layouts; as well as create and automatically display graphical banners tied to scheduled store promotions. In addition, ProStores 10 helps merchant save time by making it easier to navigate, find, and make changes to their catalog, orders, and invoices.

"At ProStores we're committed to continually updating and improving our product with features that meet the needs of our merchants based on their input and feedback," said Lin Shearer, head of marketing and revenue for ProStores. "With ProStores 10, we're making it dramatically easier for merchants to design professional-looking storefronts and drive sales with new merchandising and automated promotions panels. ProStores 10 puts 'big-retailer' tools into the hands of growing small and mid-tier merchants."

  ProStores 10 features and enhancements include:
  --  Page Builder: Allows for easy customization of key storefront pages.
      Page Builder is a new modular design tool that provides
      point-and-click selection with drag-and-drop arrangement of page
      elements, allowing merchants to design and edit page layouts without
      using custom coding.  Page Builder also allows merchants to easily
      highlight store discounts and promotions with on-store Advertising
      Banners, which can be displayed automatically based on scheduled
      promotions.
  --  Promotions:  New functionality provides ability to advertise
      promotions on storefronts by incorporating images and text. New
      centralized management allows merchants to build and edit store and
      product promotions from one central location.
  --  New Theme:  Offers horizontal category navigation and top-level
      category searches. The feature also offers an updated look and feel
      for storefronts by including rounded and blended borders, as well as
      colors around and within panels.
  --  Invoice Adjustment and Order Entry: Allows for instantaneous editing
      of orders to meet customer requests before an order is shipped. This
      saves time, increases efficiency and builds stronger customer
      relationships.
  --  Order Management: Gives merchants more flexibility and makes it easier
      to locate an order quickly, to enter and process phone orders, and to
      revise orders. It provides enhanced searching, sorting and viewing
      options as well as the ability to select different batch amounts to
      view per page.
  --  Catalog Management:  Allows merchants greater search, sort and viewing
      capabilities, making it easier to manage large catalogs and assign
      products to categories.
  --  eBay Integration: Offers merchants greater control over import of
      product listings from eBay. Merchants can now remove all inbound
      listings or convert them to products in ProStores in a single action.
      Merchants can now also synch their inventory between ProStores and
      eBay Selling Manager Pro.

  About ProStores

ProStores, an eBay Company, allows small- and medium-sized businesses to create professional online stores, customized with their own branding and domain name. ProStores was incorporated as an eBay Company in November 2004, followed by eBay's acquisition of Kurant's StoreSense technology in January 2005. ProStores launched its full-service ecommerce solution to merchants in June 2005. For more information about ProStores visit http://www.prostores.com.

About eBay Inc.

Founded in 1995, eBay Inc. connects hundreds of millions of people around the world every day, empowering them to explore new opportunities and innovate together. eBay Inc. does this by providing the Internet platforms of choice for global commerce, payments and communications. Since its inception, eBay Inc. has expanded to include some of the strongest brands in the world, including eBay, PayPal, Skype, StubHub, Shopping.com and others. eBay Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Source: ProStores
   

CONTACT:  Jyotsna Grover of Airfoil PR, +1-650-691-7308,
grover@airfoilpr.com, for ProStores

Web Site:  http://www.prostores.com/

RRsat Launches its Fourth US TV and Radio Platform Reaching Millions of Homes

Launch Represents Major Step in RRsat's America-to-America Program Distribution Strategy

RE'EM, Israel, August 3, 2010--     RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST), a rapidly
growing provider of comprehensive content management and global distribution
services to the television and radio broadcasting industries, announced today
that it has launched a new platform on the Galaxy 19 (G-19) satellite that
enables the distribution of television and radio channels devoted to
religious programming. The new platform, together with RRsat's three other
platforms already operating on this satellite, will broadcast more than 50
religious and ethnic TV and radio channels, reaching millions of homes across
the United States, and represents a major step in RRsat's program to
distribute content within the Americas originating in the Americas.

    The Galaxy 19 satellite, located at 97degreesW, is one of the largest
ethnic video platforms in the U.S. offering programmers and content
distributors access to millions of homes in the U.S. cable community. RRsat
has signed agreements with thirteen TV and radio channels to be broadcast on
its new Galaxy 19 platform directly from RRsat's Hawley Teleport in
Pennsylvania. Channels already launched include the Three Angels Broadcasting
Network (3ABN), which also use RRsat's services for global distribution, the
three Hope channels: Hope Channel, Esperanza TV, and Hope Church channel; and
Loma Linda Broadcasting Networks Inc., which broadcasts on Galaxy 19 in
English, Arabic and Chinese and uses RRsat's distribution services to North
America, Asia, Africa and Australia. 3ABN, LLBN and the Adventist Television
Network channels are all major Christian television and radio networks in the
United States offering a full range of religious content and programming.
Their presence on this platform is representative of the increase in content
being distributed by RRsat's Hawley Teleport in which both the source and the
destination is North America.

    "Interest in religious programming and content is on the rise in the
United States," commented Lior Rival, Vice President, Sales and Marketing of
RRsat. "By positioning ourselves as a provider of global distribution for all
types of religious content, we believe we can further penetrate this
important market and become a leading distribution solution for this
programming. Moreover, this launch represents another significant step in our
penetration of the America-to-America market."

    RRsat's customers are very pleased with the new platform and have said
the following:

    "Three Angels Broadcasting Network is happy to include its network for
broadcasting on G-19 using RRsat." said Moses Primo of 3ABN "We've been using
RRsat satellite services for over 15 years and this G-19 coverage is just
what we needed to reach free-to-air (FTA) viewers from Canada, The United
States, and all the way down to Central America. For the last 25 years 3ABN
has reached people with programming aimed at mending broken people and giving
them a hope of a better life."

    "Our recent launch on G-19 has opened up valuable markets for LLBN in the
Caribbean and Latin America. Also, our LLBN Arabic and LLBN Chinese networks
are experiencing rapid growth across G-19's North American Market." said
Derrell Mundall, Vice President of Marketing, LLBN International.

    "SmartLifestyle TV is now providing health and lifestyle programming to
headends and FTA viewers from Canada to South America on G-19."said Ganim
Hanna, President, SmartLifestyle TV " RRsat provides a platform that has
brought advertisers, programmers, and affiliates to the door, and is making
SmartLifestyle TV a household name in the viewer market."

    "The RRSat service for North America is an appealing service," says Brad
Thorp, President of the Hope Channel Inc network, which currently operates
ten unique channels, says. "We also use RRSat for our service on Hotbird 6
and IS 10, and believe the new RRSat platform will have special benefit to
millions of viewers in the Americas ."

    About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.

    RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides global,
comprehensive, content management and distribution services to the rapidly
expanding television and radio broadcasting industries. Through its
proprietary "RRsat Global Network," composed of satellite and terrestrial
fiber optic transmission capacity and the public Internet, RRsat is able to
offer high-quality and flexible global distribution services for content
providers. RRsat's comprehensive content management services include
producing and playing out TV content as well as providing satellite
newsgathering services (SNG). RRsat concurrently provide these services to
more than 550 television and radio channels, covering more than 150
countries. Visit the company's website http://www.RRsat.com for more
information.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements
regarding (i) the growth of our business and the television and radio
broadcasting industries, including the growth of the market for religious
content and programming, (ii) our expectation to expand our client base and
sell additional services to our existing client base, (iii) our ability to
successfully integrate the teleports we acquired, (iv) our ability to develop
and commercialize the RRinternetTV service, (v) our expectation to extend the
average length of our contracts in the future, (vi) our ability to develop,
expand and commercialize our HD Platform, (vii) our ability to report future
successes and (viii) our intention to distribute dividends in the future and
the size of any dividends declared. These forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current
expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the companies and
the industry as of the date of this press release. The company undertakes no
obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent
occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its expectations, except
as may be required by law. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from
those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including the risks
indicated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
For more details, please refer to our SEC filings and the amendments thereto,
including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009
and our Current Reports on Form 6-K.

    The information in this press release concerning Three Angels
Broadcasting Network (3ABN) and Loma Linda Broadcasting Networks Inc. (LLBN)
has been provided to RRsat by such networks and has not been independently
verified by RRsat.

   
    Company Contact Information:   External Investor Relations Contacts:
    Gil Efron, CFO                 Ehud Helft/ Porat Saar
    Tel: +972-8-861-0000           CCG Investor Relations Israel
    Email: investors@RRsat.com     Tel: +1-646-233-2161
                                   Email: rrsat@ccgisrael.com

Source: RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd

Company Contact Information: Gil Efron, CFO, Tel: +972-8-861-0000, Email: investors@RRsat.com; External Investor Relations Contacts: Ehud Helft/ Porat Saar, CCG Investor Relations Israel, Tel: +1-646-233-2161, Email: rrsat@ccgisrael.com

Soundgarden and Guitar Hero® Break New Ground in Epic Collaboration for the Launch of Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock

Telephantasm - First New Soundgarden Album in Over 10 Years - to be Bundled with 1 Million Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Launch Units Telephantasm to be Released as Downloadable Content Day and Date with the Game this September New Single 'Black Rain' to Debut Exclusively in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Hot on the heels of their highly anticipated reunion, GRAMMY® award-winning rockers Soundgarden and Activision Publishing Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock will come together this September in a groundbreaking collaboration that marks the first time a new music album will be simultaneously released and bundled with a video game.  All one million North American Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock launch units will contain Telephantasm, a 12-song career-spanning album, and will be exclusively available with the game for one week, prior to the album's retail release.   Additionally, day and date with the launch of the game, fans and gamers alike will get full access to the band's new album as downloadable content for Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.  Delivering fans original content exclusively playable in Guitar Hero®, axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen will also have the opportunity to rock out to "Black Rain," the band's amazing, all-new single, as part of the 90+ on-disc song selection of shredtastic rock music.

"We're extremely excited to be collaborating with Soundgarden on this monumental moment in their music career," said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs for Guitar Hero. "Guitar Hero continues to break new ground by being the preeminent interactive platform for debuting original content and a stage for the biggest acts in all genres of rock and roll to reach new audiences in an all-new way."

In Addition, on September 28th A&M/UMe will be releasing three expanded versions of Telephantasm which will include a double-disc with 12 additional tracks, five of which are previously unreleased, and Soundgarden's first-ever DVD, featuring 20 videos, 13 of which have never been released, a Deluxe 3-LP Vinyl Edition and an individually numbered Super Deluxe Collector's Edition. The Super Deluxe Collector's Edition will be available for a limited time and will include two CDs, the limited edition DVD, three heavy vinyl discs, a collectible poster, lithos, and much more. These three expanded versions will be available at all music retail outlets and on the band's website.

In Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock.  Featuring an impressive 90+ track set list and a host of all-new gameplay features, living room legends and their friends can strum, drum and wail in the most immersive music videogame experience to date.  Delivering the quintessential rock music collection that focuses on guitar shredding hits from bands such as Black Sabbath, Slipknot and Megadeth and larger-than-life band anthems from Queen, Muse and KISS, players can unleash more rewards and unlockable content than ever before in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock's Quest Mode, the franchise's first ever story-based mode, and Quickplay+, which invites challenge-starved fanatics to test their rock skills.  Running on the powerful Guitar Hero engine that has been expanded and refined and with encores from the critically-acclaimed and fan favorite gameplay features that made Guitar Hero one of the most popular franchises of all-time - such as Party Play, Competitive modes and any combination of up to four instruments - the game offers a complete interactive and connected experience bringing friends and foes to the stage in the ultimate rock music experience.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and by Vicarious Visions for the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo.  The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.  For more information about Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, please visit GuitarHero.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

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

Guitar Hero, Band Hero and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All rights reserved.

Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Lindsay Morio, Publicist, Activision/Guitar Hero,
+1-424-744-5733, lmorio@guitarhero.com

Web Site:  http://www.activision.com/

Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/007396.html

Goozex and Bitmob Partner to Bring the Best in Video Game Trading & Content for Core Gamers Everywhere

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 3 -- Goozex, Inc., the #1 online video game and movie trading site, has partnered with Bitmob Media, a premier community-focused gaming editorial website, to deliver the best of both services to their core audiences.

Besides exposing each site's audience to both the value Goozex provides gamers for their trade-in games and unique editorial content Bitmob and its community produce, this partnership brings a number of additional benefits. These include monthly big-ticket contests sponsored by Goozex, a regular top 10 list hosted on Bitmob that shows which games are in demand, some future content trading, and a promo code for three free trade tokens for gamers who join Goozex through Bitmob.

The Goozex trading service is based on a proprietary peer-to-peer technology that connects members across the country to trade their video games and movies using a virtual currency. Goozex users trade their items for the best market value anywhere online and use the virtual currency earned to get many more items for only $1 each. The Goozex trading model allows video game players and their families to have significant savings. Goozex is a free-to-join website.

Monthly promotions to support the partnership start on August 2, 2010. The first Goozex-sponsored prize sweepstakes for Bitmob readers will be to win the highly anticipated Xbox 360 Halo: Reach Console Bundle. Bitmob members will be able to enter the contest by joining Goozex with the coupon code: BITMOB. The coupon will grant new users three free tokens to use on their first three Goozex trades. No purchase is necessary for the promotion and the official rules can be found here: http://www.goozex.com/community/blogs/goozex_news/archive/2010/07/30/goozex-pr omotion-rules-for-bitmob-xbox-360-halo-reach-console-bundle-prize-giveaway-aug ust-2-august-16-2010.aspx

Dan "Shoe" Hsu, co-founder of Bitmob.com, commented on the partnership. "We're very excited to be partnering up with Goozex. They're pros at what they do, and with our strong community at Bitmob, we knew it'd be a great fit. Our users already discuss and analyze games with each other; trading is just the next logical step. Plus...Goozex has a pretty kick-ass (and weird!) name that we are strangely drawn to."

"We really like the approach Bitmob is taking with online video game editorial and how they let their community participate," said Mark Nebesky, CMO and co-founder of Goozex. Nebesky continued, "Our core audience is made up of hardcore gamers. They live and breathe everything about gaming. We're excited to work with Bitmob because it makes sense to the members that drive our business."

About Goozex, Inc.

Goozex, Inc. offers an award-winning peer-to-peer online marketplace for trading media goods and it is headquartered in College Park, Maryland. Goozex.com has become the leader in online game trading centered on a virtual point system since the site launched in July 2006. Users sell their games and movies for Goozex Points, which can be redeemed for other video games or movies for only $1. The system offers its users a fair market value for their products and guarantees all trades. On average, members can save about $16.50 per game trade as compared to traditional used game retail stores. Movie trading was introduced in August 2009.

Goozex, your game trading community(TM). Please visit our website at http://www.goozex.com.

  Contact: Mark Nebesky marketing@goozex.com

  About Bitmob Media

Bitmob merges the world of premium entertainment editorial and online communities with a unique approach. Seasoned with professional editors, Bitmob aims to provide an alternative to the status quo of gaming journalism.  Bitmob intersects their industry expertise with their online community by vetting the best user posts, then promoting those to the front page to sit alongside the staff's own stories. Bitmob is based out of San Francisco, CA.

Please visit our website at http://www.bitmob.com.

Contact: Bill Lessard wlessard@prwithbrains.com

Source: Goozex, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Mark Nebesky of Goozex, +1-240-988-5324

Web Site:  http://www.goozex.com/
http://www.bitmob.com/

Plackers All Smiles With New Website and Sweepstakes Launch

Leading oral healthcare brand provides improved virtual experience to maintain smiles.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3 -- Plackers, a leading brand of consumer oral care products, has launched its new website at http://www.Plackers.com. The dramatically revamped website reflects Plackers' history of innovation and provides informative oral health tips, oral health news, product information and current promotions.

The new website is streamlined with navigation bars and drop-down menus, vibrant colors and captivating product images that rotate via flash animation. Key product features are highlighted with multiple pictures and call-outs to help consumers easily select the right flossers for their needs and preferences. An online shopping cart is also offered for easy purchasing as well.

The site also features a special section for dental professionals, allowing them to check out Plackers' product specials and other programs to help improve their patients' oral hygiene routines.

"The website now reflects Plackers' innovative culture and mission to educate consumers on the importance of preventative oral healthcare," said Plackers Director of Marketing Tom Barman. "We have listened to our loyal consumers and dental professionals and given them a comprehensive virtual resource to help maintain a healthy smile."

Plackers kicks off the website launch with the Plackers Sunny Smiles Sweepstakes, offering consumers a chance to win the grand prize trip for four to sunny Orlando, Florida, where they can show off their healthy smiles. Ten runners-up will win MP3 players and 500 randomly selected winners will win a full year's supply of Plackers dental flossers. Visit http://www.Plackers.com to enter and find additional details.

About Plackers

Plackers, a leading brand of consumer oral care products, is a pioneer in dental flossers and other consumer oral care products. Having patented the first disposable dental flosser, Plackers is committed to developing high quality, affordable oral care products with innovative features that includes a comprehensive line of dental flossers, dental accessories, and dental night guards including the Grind No More Dental Night Protector. Plackers holds over 20 patents and is sold in major retailers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.plackers.com/.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/.

  Media Contact: Alexandra Elliott or Holly Scimeca
  (817) 329-3257
  alexandra@spmcommunications.comholly@spmcommunications.com

Source: Plackers
   

CONTACT:  Alexandra Elliott, alexandra@spmcommunications.com, or Holly
Scimeca, holly@spmcommunications.com, both for Plackers, +1-817-329-3257

Web Site:  http://www.plackers.com/

Razer(TM) Revamps the Razer Lachesis(TM): Familiar Form, More Function

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Razer, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, is pleased to announce the much anticipated refresh of the legendary Razer Lachesis. Equipped with a new 5600dpi Razer Precision(TM) 3.5G laser sensor and a customizable multi-color LED lighting system, the newly updated Razer Lachesis maintains its original form, comfort and price, while advancing power, performance and precision.

"The all new Razer Lachesis is about giving gamers more personal choice and customizable options," said Robert "Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "With a multi-color LED for customizable color and a built-in variable dpi, the Razer Lachesis gives gamers everything they need for this three-year fan favorite."

Gamers now have the choice to customize the LED lights on the mouse from a range of 16 million colors. To top it off, the Razer Lachesis allows gamers to customize those colors individually, so each of the illuminated areas can glow a different color.

About the Razer Lachesis

The new Razer Lachesis is an upgraded replacement for the original ambidextrous mouse and is now equipped with a massive 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor and nine programmable Hyperesponse(TM) buttons. Featuring 1000 Hz Ultrapolling for minimal latency, On-the-Fly Sensitivity(TM) adjustment and large, non-slip buttons, the fully loaded Razer Lachesis has all the original features that have been verified and vetted by gamers for years. With several options for complete customization including a full, multi-color LED that allows gamers to choose from 16 million glowing hues, as well as a variable dpi setting that can be adjusted in 125 dpi increments for true precision and control, the updated Razer Lachesis is the ideal option for gamers that value the art of tweaking to their exact specifications.

  Razer Lachesis
  Price: $79.99 / euro 69.99
  AVAILABILITY:
  Razerzone - August
  Worldwide - Q3

  Product Features:
  --  5600dpi Razer Precision(TM) 3.5G laser sensor
  --  Adjustable Multi-Color LED(Up to 16 million colors)
  --  Variable true dpi setting adjustments in increments of 125dpi
  --  60KB Razer Synapse(TM) onboard memory
  --  Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse(TM) buttons
  --  1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
  --  Tracking up to 200 inches per second
  --  Seven-foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
  --  Approximate size: 129mm (length) x 71mm (width) x 40mm (height)/ 128
      gram
  --  Scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions
  --  Zero-acoustic Ultraslick(TM) Teflon feet
  --  Gold-plated USB connector
  --  On-The-Fly Sensitivity(TM) adjustment

  Razer Lachesis High Resolution Image Links

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  About the Razer Group:

Razer(TM) is the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals that are designed "For Gamers. By Gamers(TM)". Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer's award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology.

  For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com.

  Press contacts:

  USA
  Christina Gregor
  Christina.Gregor@razerzone.com

  Europe
  Bernard Hammond
  Bernard.Hammond@razerzone.com

  Asia Pacific
  Fiona Ng
  Fiona.Ng@razerzone.com

  China
  Chris Chen
  Chris.Chen@razerzone.com

  Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)

Source: Razer
   

CONTACT:  USA, Christina Gregor, Christina.Gregor@razerzone.com, or
Europe, Bernard Hammond, Bernard.Hammond@razerzone.com, or Asia Pacific, Fiona
Ng, Fiona.Ng@razerzone.com, or China, Chris Chen, Chris.Chen@razerzone.com,
all of Razer

Web Site:  http://www.razerzone.com/

Bill Gates Named Keynote Speaker at the 2010 mHealth Summit

High-level conference to explore role of research, technology & innovation in mobile health

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Bill Gates, Co-Chair and Trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will provide a keynote address on the opportunity of mobile technologies to improve health outcomes in the developing world at the 2010 mHealth Summit, the summit organizers announced today. The summit, organized by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the mHealth Alliance, will be held November 8-10 in Washington, DC.

"We are honored to have Bill Gates join the mHealth Summit. The event has quickly become the premier meeting place for leaders focused on research and the delivery of health services through the implementation of mobile technologies," said Richard Scarfo, Director of the mHealth Summit and Director of Strategic Alliances at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.

Gates will be keynoting an interactive discussion on November 9 at 1:00 p.m. EST during the 2010 mHealth Summit. The event will connect leaders in health, government, academia, philanthropic organizations and the private sector to advance discussion and decision making on the intersection of mobile technology, health practice, research, and policy in the United States and abroad, with a particular focus on low and middle income countries.

Mobile Health, or "mHealth," is rapidly becoming a transformative solution for improving quality healthcare services in poor and remote regions around the world. With over 5 billion mobile subscriptions globally, cell phones are becoming a tool to help close the digital divide and increase access to a range of services, including healthcare.

"We are delighted that Bill Gates is joining the mHealth Summit to advance the discussion on how modern mobile and computing technologies can save lives and promote healthier communities in even the world's poorest places," said David Aylward, Executive Director of the mHealth Alliance, whose founding partners include the Rockefeller, United Nations, and Vodafone Foundations, PEPFAR and the GSM Association.

Verizon Wireless, the partnering sponsor, will be joined by other sponsors including Abbott Labs, American Telemedicine Association, CTIS, McKesson Foundation, Microsoft Research, Pfizer, Qualcomm, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Skype and the West Wireless Health Institute.

The event is expected to attract more than 2,000 attendees from around the globe, feature over 150 exhibitors and will be held November 8-10, 2010 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Visit the official 2010 mHealth Summit website for registration and conference details: http://www.mhealthsummit.org

Tweet me:  Mobiles instead of PCs? Bill #Gates to keynote #mHealth Summit Nov 8-10 Washington DC http://bit.ly/cpueKW  #mHS10 #ICT4D #technology

About the mHealth Summit

The 2010 mHealth Summit, a partnership of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), the National Institutes of Health and the mHealth Alliance, is the leading U.S. conference advancing cross-sector collaboration in the use of wireless technology to improve health outcomes. The 2010 mHealth Summit, to be held November 8-10 at the Walter E. Convention Center, will connect leaders in government, private sector/industry, academia and not-for-profit organizations to advance discussion and decision-making related to the intersection of mobile technology, health research, and policy in the United States and abroad. For more information, visit http://www.mhealthsummit.org.

Source: mHealth Summit
   

CONTACT:  Kate Barrett, +1-301-435-2611, kbarrett@fnih.org; or Ingrid
Madden, +1-202-887-9040, imadden@unfoundation.org, both for mHealth Summit

Web Site:  http://mhealthsummit.org/

ScuttlePad Launches a Real Social Network for Kids

No adults allowed as kids learn to be safe online...and more

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- ScuttlePad, the first social network for kids with a safe -- and cool -- environment to learn and truly interact online while building language skills, was welcomed today by kids and their pesky parents everywhere.

Like it or not, social networking has become an everyday part of a kid's life. At a time when 27% of kids aged 9-17 are serious users of social media, ScuttlePad comes around to give them a safe, fun and simple environment to learn how to build a profile and share updates with friends.

ScuttlePad doesn't clutter the experience with games and puzzles, but instead meets the specific needs of 6-11 year olds while helping them build language skills. With ScuttlePad, kids express themselves using guided communication to learn how to share information responsibly. Parents and teachers -- those familiar with social networking and those new to it -- are welcoming ScuttlePad into their homes and classrooms as a platform that keeps kids connected and safe.

"ScuttlePad was built on the principle that guided communication helps kids avoid inappropriate online content," explained ScuttlePad Founder and CEO Chad Perry. "We would never let our kids teach themselves how to cross a street, and the same is true for social networking. We need to show them how to be responsible."

ScuttlePad doesn't connect to networks designed for adults, and kids can't get into trouble by sharing too much or inappropriate information. Kids create status updates by clicking through pre-approved word lists to create sentences, which can result in silly statuses like, "I'm helping the radio," but users can't post anything offensive or too personal with ScuttlePad.

ScuttlePad is free, and signing up is simple. A parent or guardian must provide an email address to approve the creation of a user account. The adult receives an email to approve the membership and receive all the account passwords. Kids build a profile based only on their first name, hometown and state, and can upload a picture (all of which is manually reviewed by ScuttlePad). Once they're a part of the ScuttlePad community, kids can connect with their friends. Kids then click through their pre-approved word lists to give status updates or comment on their friends' news feeds.

  For more information, log on to http://www.ScuttlePad.com.

  About ScuttlePad

ScuttlePad was created as a solution to the online community's need for age-appropriate social networking platforms. ScuttlePad, and its founder, Chad Perry, partners with educational, commercial, and kid-focused groups to create fun ways for kids to connect with their friends and discuss all that interests them. ScuttlePad was designed to exceed the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) guidelines. For more information, log on to http://www.ScuttlePad.com.

  Media Contact:
  Joe McGurk
  RLM Public Relations
  212-741-5106 x218
  ScuttlePad@RLMpr.com

Source: ScuttlePad
   

CONTACT:  Joe McGurk, RLM Public Relations, +1-212-741-5106 x218,
ScuttlePad@RLMpr.com

Web Site:  http://www.scuttlepad.com/

Virgin America and Twitter Team Up for a 'Fly Forward, Give Back' 24-Hour Fare Sale: $5 Per Booking Today Donated to Charitable Causes

Fares from $39 - and Virgin America Will Donate $5 from Every Direct Booking to Education Causes

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3 -- Virgin America today teams up with Twitter to launch a 24-hour "Fly Forward, Give Back" Fare Sale.  The airline is encouraging flyers across the nation to grab a seat and retweet, to help raise funds for educational causes.  With sale fares as low as $39* and with Virgin America donating five dollars per booking** over the next 24 hours to education focused nonprofits:  this deal is definitely "retweetable."  With industry-leading guest service, beautiful design and a host of innovative amenities, Virgin America has captured a list of industry best-in-class awards and has become a favorite among tech-forward flyers since launching service in 2007.

  (Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090123/VIRGINAMERICALOGO)
  (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090123/VIRGINAMERICALOGO)

The "Fly Forward, Give Back" Twitter 24-hour fare sale is good for travel across Virgin America's network between August 24, 2010-November 17, 2010.  Tickets must be purchased between 7:00am PT on August 3, 2010 and 7:00am PT on August 4, 2010.  Main Cabin fares start as low as $39* on short-hauls like Los Angeles (LAX)-San Francisco (SFO) and SFO-Las Vegas (LAS).  Long haul fares start at $109* from New York (JFK)-LAX, Boston (BOS)-SFO and Washington Dulles (IAD)-LAX.   Tickets are on sale today on the airline's Web site (http://www.virginamerica.com) and at 1.877.FLY.VIRGIN (1.877.359.8474).***

Virgin America will donate five dollars for every direct booking** made in the "Fly Forward, Give Back" 24-Hour Twitter Fare Sale to education focused nonprofits.   Virgin America will donate up to $50,000 today - and 100 percent of the donation will go to KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Classroom Projects on DonorsChoose.org.  DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students.  Virgin America is an ongoing supporter of the KIPP network, which operates free, open-enrollment, college-prep public schools in under-resourced communities.  For more about KIPP, visit: http://www.kipp.org.  For more on DonorsChoose.org, visit: http://www.donorschoose.org

Virgin America offers unrivalled value with low fares and innovative features like touch-screen seatback entertainment, power outlets, mood-lighting and custom-designed leather seating with a deeper, more comfortable pitch.  In May 2009, Virgin America became the first airline to offer guests in-flight internet on every flight.        Last month, the airline took the top honors for the third year running as "Best Domestic Airline" in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Annual World's Best Awards readers' survey.        For more: http://www.twitter.com/virginamerica

  Fly Forward, Give Back fares include:

                                  August 24, 2010 -   October 6, 2010 -
                                      October 5,        November 17,
                                                2010                 2010

  Markets:                            14-Day AP          14-Day AP
  --------                            ---------          ---------

                                                     Tuesday, Wednesday,
                                  Monday, Tuesday,        Thursday,
                                Wednesday, Thursday,      Saturday
                                      Saturday

  Boston          San Francisco                 $109                 $129
  Boston          Los Angeles                   $109                 $129

  New York        San Francisco                 $109                 $129
  New York        Los Angeles                   $109                 $129
  New York        Las Vegas                     $109                 $129

  Dulles          San Francisco                 $109                 $129
  Dulles          Los Angeles                   $109                 $129

  Fort Lauderdale San Francisco                 $109                 $129
  Fort Lauderdale Los Angeles                   $109                 $129

  Orlando         San Francisco                    -                 $129
  Orlando         Los Angeles                      -                 $129

  San Francisco   Los Angeles                    $39                  $59
  San Francisco   Las Vegas                      $39                  $59
  San Francisco   San Diego                      $39                  $59

  Seattle         San Francisco                  $59                  $79
  Seattle         Los Angeles                    $79                  $99

  Boston          Seattle                       $129                 $149
  Boston          Las Vegas                     $129                 $149
  Boston          San Diego                     $129                 $149

  New York        San Diego                     $129                 $149
  New York        Seattle                       $129                 $149

  Dulles          San Diego                     $129                 $149
  Dulles          Seattle                       $129                 $149
  Dulles          Las Vegas                     $129                 $149

  Fort Lauderdale Seattle                       $129                 $149
  Fort Lauderdale Las Vegas                     $129                 $149
  Fort Lauderdale San Diego                     $129                 $149

  Orlando         San Diego                        -                 $149
  Orlando         Seattle                          -                 $149

  Seattle         Las Vegas                      $99                 $119
  Seattle         San Diego                      $99                 $119

Virgin America offers over 100 flights a day and flies to:  San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Seattle, Las Vegas, San Diego, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Toronto and starting on October 6, 2010 - Orlando.  Virgin America has flown more than nine million guests since its inaugural flights in August 2007.

EDITORS NOTE:  Virgin America is a U.S.-controlled and operated airline and is an entirely separate company from Virgin Atlantic. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is a minority share investor in Virgin America.

About Virgin America:  Headquartered in California and launched in August 2007, Virgin America is one of the fastest growing new U.S. airlines of all time and currently employs over 1600 people.  Virgin America offers guests attractive fares and a host of innovative features aimed at reinventing air travel.  The airline's base of operations is San Francisco International Airport's International Terminal.  The airline's new aircraft offer interactive in-flight entertainment systems and power outlets near every seat for electronic gear.  Virgin America offers in-flight internet service on every flight and hosts the largest in-flight entertainment library in the North American skies via the touch-screen Red(TM) seatback platform.  In addition to a 30-film library including Oscar winners, foreign language films and Hollywood blockbusters, Red features live TV, videogames, seat-to-seat chat, 3,000 MP3s, music videos, interactive Google maps and more.  In just three years flying, Virgin America was named "Best Domestic Airline in the Conde Nast Traveler 2008 and 2009 Readers' Choice Awards and "Best Domestic Airline" in Travel + Leisure's 2008, 2009 and 2010 World's Best Awards.  For more: http://www.virginamerica.com

* Terms and Conditions: All Main Cabin fares are one-way and require a 14-day advance purchase. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Fare sale starts 7:00am PDT August 3, 2010. Tickets must be purchased by 7:00am PDT August 4, 2010. Travel must occur between August 24, 2010 and November 17, 2010. Quoted sale fares are valid for travel between August 24, 2010 and October 5, 2010 only. Higher sale fares exist for travel between October 6, 2010 and November 17, 2010. For travel August 24, 2010 to October 5, 2010 fares are not valid for travel on Fridays and Sundays.  For travel October 6, 2010 to November, 17 2010 fares are not valid for travel on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Service to/from Orlando (MCO) begins on October 6, 2010. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Flights may not operate daily during off-peak periods. Changes or cancellations can be made for a $75 fee if changes are made on Virgin America's website (http://www.virginamerica.com) or a $100 fee through all other channels, including the call center and at the airport, plus any increase in fare, if applicable. Changes or cancellations of a booking made with Elevate Points will be subject to a $75 redeposit fee. Guests who no-show without a change or cancel prior to the scheduled departure time will forfeit the amount of this fare. In addition, any future flights booked in the same reservation will also be canceled and the fare will be forfeited. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call center will cost an additional $15 per guest per itinerary. Any added cost associated with purchasing tickets from Virgin America through our reservation call center will be non-refundable. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.70 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly or partially used ticket.  Fares, routes, fees and schedules are subject to change without notice. Virgin America will accept one (1) piece of checked baggage up to 70 pounds for $25 for each ticketed guest. The fee per guest for each additional checked bag up to 50 pounds from the second (2) to the tenth (10) is $25. Additional fees apply to baggage exceeding these weight limitations, and other baggage restrictions may apply.

** Virgin America will donate $5 per booking to Twitter's charitable nonprofit partners (up to a total of 10,000 bookings - with total donation amount not to exceed $50,000)  for fares booked from August 3, 2010 at 7:00am PT-August 4, 2010 at 7:00am PT made directly with Virgin America (through its Web site or Call Center).  A booking is a reservation for a guest, either one-way or round-trip, to travel on a single journey.

***Any guest calling within the United States has access to a complimentary telecommunication relay service by dialing 711. For more information, go to: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/telecomm.asp

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CONTACT:  Abby Lunardini of Virgin America, +1-650-533-7576,
abby.lunardini@virginamerica.com

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

WorkerExpress Launches Web Service to Reduce Unemployment by Connecting Temporary Workers With Jobs

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3 -- WorkerExpress has launched a new online employment platform to help temporary workers land jobs in one of the toughest economic times in recent memory.

WorkerExpress uses a revolutionary concept that enables workers to post information, show their certifications and accrue experience on a public online profile. Contractors, property managers and other temporary hirers can look at workers' profiles online and request specific employees that best fit their needs.

Here at WorkerExpress, we understand the burden of today's economy on temporary workers; the challenges of connecting workers with contractors; and the advantages of using the web, instead of hiring halls, to bridge the gap between companies and temporary employees.

"It was too good to be true," said Brent Williams, a painter who was placed through WorkerExpress only a few days after signing up.

"He showed up right on time... if you find a worker like him, hire him," said Majid Akhavan, a Berkeley property manager, who found Williams through WorkerExpress.com.

WorkerExpress is headquartered in San Francisco and currently serves the temporary staffing needs of companies and individuals in the Bay Area.

Source: WorkerExpress
   

CONTACT:  Pablo Fuentes of WorkerExpress, 1-800-707-9823,
pablo@workerexpress.com

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

iSkysoft Video Converter Ultimate for Windows -- Powerful and Ultimate Multimedia Solution

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 3 -- On July 28, iSkysoft Video Converter Ultimate for Windows , a comprehensive and ultimate multimedia solution for Windows users, now is available with a brand-new interface and powerful functions!

This powerful video convert software combines the functions of Video Converter, DVD Ripper, DVD Burner, DRM Removal Converter, Online Stream Video Downloader and media file Transfer, and provides you a comprehensive multimedia solution to rip DVD, convert video to the common video formats, burn DVDs, remove DRM protection, download YouTube etc. online stream video and transfer audio and video files to iPad, iPhone4, iPhone, or iPod touch and other portable devices within a few clicks. Also it gives a full support to latest Windows 7.

  Key Features:
  --  Rip DVDs to popular videos
  --  Convert between popular videos for portable devices
  --  Burn your video to DVDs for sharing
  --  Extract sound from DVD or video
  --  Remove DRM protection from video and audio files
  --  Download online video files such as YouTube, Google Video and other
      popular online video website directly from the URL link.
  --  Transfer video or audio files to your USB portable devices in one
      click
  --  Merge multiple files into a complete one
  --  Support adding external subtitles files such as .srt, .ssa and .ass
      ones and embed them onto your video.
  --  Customize DVD menu from all artistic Menu Template; also you can
      customize background image and music

  Now it's available on sale for $59! Get one for good now!

  About iSkysoft Studio

iSkysoft Studio is a leading developer of multimedia conversion and DVD backup tools for Mac users. iSkysoft products generally fall into four multimedia product lines, including Video Conversion Tools, DVD Ripping Tools, Stream Media Recorder & iPod transfer and DVD Copy & Burner Tools.

Source: Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
   

CONTACT:  Ben Liu of iSkysoft Studio, +86-755-8615-8001, pr@iskysoft.com

LoopNet Goes Mobile With Two Additional Solutions That Make it Easier to Conduct Business Anywhere and Anytime!

- The LoopNet Mobile Web Site Makes The #1 Commercial Real Estate Marketplace Accessible by Blackberry, Android and Other Mobile Devices - - Industry's First iPad App Enables On-the-Road Access to LoopNet's Marketplace and Recently Launched Commercial Property Database of 7.5 Million Properties -

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3 -- LoopNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOOP), which operates the largest online commercial real estate marketplace, announced today the launch of two mobile product solutions designed to deliver critical information to meet clients' increasing need to access commercial property information when in the field and away from their offices: a mobile version of the #1 ranked LoopNet.com marketplace, and the industry's first mobile iPad App.

With the launch of the LoopNet mobile web site, at http://m.loopnet.com/, LoopNet builds upon the success of its iPhone App by extending easy-to-use mobile search and display capabilities to Blackberry, Android and other popular smart phones.  Optimized for viewing on all major mobile browsers, the LoopNet mobile web site allows clients to view for sale and for lease availabilities, listing details, property photos and contact the listing broker.

"Commercial real estate professionals spend a significant percentage of their time in the field meeting with clients and touring properties," says Mike Manning, Vice President of Marketing for LoopNet.  "They also demand real-time access to property information and the ability to collaborate with clients regardless of location.  LoopNet is committed to providing them the most efficient and useful mobile solutions to maximize their time outside of the office and ultimately help accelerate the deal-making process."

Brokers are already seeing concrete benefits from increased mobile access to LoopNet information.  Rene' Nelson, CCIM of Eugene, Oregon, said, "I was showing space to a potential tenant and pulled up LoopNet on my iPhone while we stood in the parking lot.  I was able to show her both that the owner was offering an incredible deal, and that the other available properties were out of her price range, saving us both hours of time.  We met with the owner on the spot and negotiated a three-year lease based on my client having peace of mind that she had secured the best deal around!"

Also announced today, LoopNet launched the commercial real estate industry's first iPad App.  With its larger screen size, the iPad promises excellent utility as an in-the-field tour book and information resource, complete with access to interactive maps, high resolution photos, market trend graphs and property details.  Additionally, the iPad App provides subscribers with access to LoopNet's newly launched Property Research Database of 7.5 million properties to view details on owners, tenants, historical listing information, mortgage liens, assessed values, tax records and more.

  Visit LoopNet.com/Mobile for screen shots and download options.

  About LoopNet

LoopNet operates the most heavily trafficked commercial real estate marketplace online with more than four million registered members and approximately five million unique visitors quarterly as reported by Google Analytics.  LoopNet also now offers one of the largest commercial property databases with more than 7.5 million commercial property records.

The LoopNet marketplace, available at http://www.loopnet.com/, covers all commercial property categories, including office, industrial, retail, multifamily (apartment properties for sale), hotel, land, specialty properties, investment properties and businesses for sale.  As of June 30, 2010, the LoopNet marketplace featured more than $455 billion of property available for sale and 6.7 billion square feet of space for lease.

LoopNet customers include virtually all of the top commercial real estate firms in the U.S., including CB Richard Ellis, Cassidy Turley, Century 21 Commercial, Coldwell Banker Commercial, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, Grubb & Ellis, Jones Lang LaSalle, Lincoln Property Company, Marcus & Millichap, NAI Global, ProLogis, RE/MAX and Sperry Van Ness.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding the anticipated benefits of LoopNet's Mobile Web Site, iPad Application and Property Research Database, our efforts to differentiate our online commercial marketplace, deliver increasing information and value to our customers, and the exposure for available properties listed on our marketplace.  These statements are based on current information and expectations that are inherently subject to change and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual events or results might differ materially from those in any forward-looking statement due to various factors, including, but not limited to, the accessibility and functionality of our new Property Research Database, continuing popularity and additional adoption of smart phones and iPads, ongoing volatility in the commercial real estate market, whether additional services will lead to new registered members, and our ability to convert them into Premium Members and retain them, our ability to continue to attract unique visitors to our web site, our ability to obtain or retain listings from commercial real estate brokers, agents and property owners, competition from current or future companies, seasonality and our ability to manage our growth.  Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statement is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Copies of filings made by us with the SEC are available on the SEC's web site or at http://investor.loopnet.com/sec.cfm.  LoopNet does not intend to update the forward-looking statements included in this press release that are based on information available to us as of the date of this release.

  For more information contact:
  Cary Brazeman, 310-205-3590
  pr@LoopNet.com

Source: LoopNet, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Cary Brazeman for LoopNet, Inc., +1-310-205-3590,
pr@LoopNet.com

Web Site:  http://www.loopnet.com/

National Instruments Announces Industry's First PXI RF Vector Network Analyzer

New Two-Slot PXI Module Delivers 6 GHz Vector Network Analysis for Precision Automated RF Test

AUSTIN, Texas Aug. 3, 2010 -- NIWeek -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today introduced the NI PXIe-5630 6 GHz two-port vector network analyzer (VNA), the automated test industry's first VNA available in a compact PXI form factor. With support for full vector analysis of transmission and reflection (T/R) parameters, precision automatic calibration and flexible software-defined architecture, the new VNA is ideally suited for automated design validation and production test. Its modular PXI architecture and small, two-slot footprint make it possible for test engineers to incorporate vector network analysis into their test systems without the added cost and large footprint of traditional benchtop VNAs.

"The 6 GHz VNA demonstrates our continued investment in delivering RF solutions that help engineers increase test accuracy and throughput while reducing setup cost, size and complexity," said Phil Hester, senior vice president of research and development at National Instruments. "We are proud to add this VNA to our already strong and growing RF portfolio of PXI modular instruments."

The NI PXIe-5630 is optimized for automated test with a mature feature set including automatic precision calibration, full vector analysis on both ports, reference plane extensions and a flexible LabVIEW API that is ideal for parallel test. The VNA also delivers advanced performance specifications including a frequency range of 10 MHz to 6 GHz, a wide dynamic range of greater than 110 dB and sweep speeds of less than 400 microseconds/point over 3,201 points. Additionally, because of its PXI configuration, engineers can combine up to eight NI PXIe-5630 modules in a single PXI chassis and perform multisite RF test in true parallel fashion.

Engineers can control the NI PXIe-5630 interactively using its full-featured soft front panel, or programmatically using APIs for NI LabVIEW software and NI LabWindows(TM)/CVI ANSI C development environments. Both APIs are optimized for multicore processing to facilitate parallel test of multiple RF components, which provides a significant throughput advantage over sequential, switched testing.

The NI PXIe-5630 further expands the already-wide selection of PXI modular instrumentation for automated test. As an added benefit of its industry-standard PXI configuration, the VNA integrates with more than 1,500 PXI instruments from NI and more than 70 other vendors to address the requirements of almost any test application.

The VNA will be available in October 2010. To learn more about the NI PXIe-5630, readers can visit http://www.ni.com/vna.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati. (NATI-G)

  Pricing and Contact Information
  NI PXIe-5630 6 GHz Vector Network        11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin,
   Analyzer for PXI                        Texas 78759-3504
  Priced* from $25,999; euro 24,999;       Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
   3,640,000 yen                           683-9300
  Web: http://www.ni.com/vna                     E-mail: info@ni.com
  *All prices are subject to change
   without notice.

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Editor Contact:   Hilary Marchbanks, (512) 683-5937

Reader Contact:   Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022

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CONTACT:  Editors, Hilary Marchbanks, +1-512-683-5937, or Readers, Ernest
Martinez, 1-800-258-7022, both of National Instruments

Web Site:  http://www.ni.com/

AVENUES Launches Level8 Brand Exclusively at Apple Stores in US

New line of portable electronics cases and backpacks designed for MacBooks®

TINTON FALLS, N.J., Aug. 3 -- AVENUES, one of the largest providers of personal business accessories and digital device cases in the US for more than 25 years, has launched Level8, a new line of portable electronics cases and backpacks designed exclusively for Apple®.

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The Level8 "Atlas" backpack fits 15-inch and 17-inch MacBooks® and is now available at all Apple stores in the US. The Level8 slim and sleeve cases, available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, are available now at Apple stores in 31 US cities including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and more. The new product line is priced from $49.99 to $99.99.

Level8 protective sleeve cases feature zippered stash pocket, interior zipper guard, comfortable carrying handle and durable neoprene protection. Level8 slim cases, available with a single or double compartment, feature padded, tear resistant shoulder straps, checkpoint friendly design and durable neoprene protection. The Level8 "Atlas" backpack features spacious interior, checkpoint friendly design, shock absorbing shoulder straps, iPod/iPhone pocket and air-flow back padding. All Level8 products come with extra reinforced corners and the Precise Protection System(TM); a three-dimensional shock absorbent material engineered of EVA compressed foam that provides superior protection in a compact and sleek configuration.

"We couldn't have asked for a better retail partner to launch the Level8 brand with than Apple," said Oti Shor, CEO of AVENUES. "Conceived from the ground up to meet the needs of the Apple consumer, Level8 introduces a new level of feature-rich sleeve cases, slim cases and backpacks that were created especially for Apple and designed to seamlessly align with the sophistication and innovation of Apple products."

Since 1985, AVENUES has been recognized by its customers as a creative, detail oriented and value driven manufacturer. In creating multi-function, feature rich products, AVENUES has become one of the largest providers of personal business accessories and digital device cases in the US. The Company also maintains exclusive licensing agreements with some of the world's best known brands including Wenger and Swiss Gear.

For additional information, or to find the nearest Apple retail store carrying Level8, please visit http://www.Level8cases.com/storelocator.

ABOUT APPLE

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices. http://www.Apple.com

ABOUT AVENUES

Since its inception in 1985, AVENUES has been recognized by its customers as well as its competitors as a creative, detail oriented and value driven manufacturer. In creating multi-function, feature rich products, AVENUES has become the leading developer and one of the U.S.A.'s largest providers of business accessories and digital device cases. http://www.avenuesinleather.com

ABOUT LEVEL8

Developed especially for Apple, Level8 takes the art of protection to a new level, providing the user an exclusive line of beautifully protective cases. Level8 pursues perfection through fanatical attention to design and functionality. Conceived to meet the unique needs of the Apple consumer, Level8 introduces a new level of feature-rich sleeves, slim cases, and backpacks created especially for Apple. http://www.level8cases.com

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CONTACT:  Jamie Dunne of FIORE, +1-973-359-4444,
jdunne@fioreinspires.com

Web Site:  http://www.level8cases.com/
http://www.avenuesinleather.com/

The A Group Launches New Brand Development and Consulting Division

Former Thomas Nelson Publishers Executive, Borders President Named Partner

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 3 -- Today The A Group, a full-service marketing agency and technology firm specializing in the Christian and non-profit sectors, announced the launch of a new brand development and consulting division. The initiative will be led by retail and publishing veteran Tami Heim who has come on board as a partner at The A Group. The division will construct branding platforms for all types of content creators, with an initial focus in the publishing sector.

The A Group built its business by providing state-of-art websites, savvy design skills and social media prowess. This expansion into strategic brand building for authors and other content creators will help clients navigate the publishing marketplace, which has been radically transformed by new technologies. Writers need agile, cutting edge marketing strategies in order to fully benefit from the innovative ways that content is now published, marketed and distributed.

"In addition to writing great books, today's authors must have engaging websites and simultaneously leverage social media, conduct interviews, push creative multimedia messaging and more," said Heim. "The A Group's thorough understanding of the marketplace, new technology, social media and branding allows us to manage each brand holistically and position these artistic entrepreneurs for success."

In recent years the world of publishing and book sales has undergone revolutionary change. The number of books printed on-demand has overtaken those printed conventionally. Almost 300,000 books were published using traditional methods in 2009, according to Books in Print, while in the same year about 765,000 were printed on-demand from the Internet.

The A Group's foray into the online consolidation of media promotion, content and sales reflects their depth of knowledge in publishing and foresight about the strategic thinking required to succeed.

Heim will add her expertise to The A Group's enhanced services including social media platform development, brand strategy and management, product development, and publishing representation and management. The division already serves several nationally noted authors and speakers including Pete Wilson, Greg Surratt, Billy Hornsby, Dr. Tim Elmore and Laurie Beth Jones.

Heim previously served as the executive vice president and chief publishing officer at Thomas Nelson Publishers and president of Borders, Inc. While at Thomas Nelson, she was responsible for executive leadership, revenue growth and profitability for the company's 12 publishing units.  Heim and the team charted 59 titles on the New York Times bestseller list and consistently dominated the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association's (ECPA) bestseller reports.  She was responsible for leading the content development, marketing and brand strategy teams for some of today's foremost Christian thought leaders including Max Lucado, John Maxwell, John and Staci Eldredge, John MacArthur, Charles Stanley and Donald Miller.  During her four-years as president of Borders, sales revenue and profits grew significantly, and by the end of her tenure the stock value achieved a five-year high.

  For more information about The A Group visit http://www.AGroup.com.

  Contact: Andrea White
  andrea@lovell.com
  (615) 297-7766

Source: The A Group
   

CONTACT:  Andrea White for The A Group, +1-615-297-7766,
andrea@lovell.com

Web Site:  http://www.agroup.com/

National Instruments Introduces New Ethernet Data Acquisition Platform

New NI CompactDAQ System Delivers High-Speed, Distributed Sensor Measurements

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3, 2010 -- NIWeek -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today announced the new Ethernet-based NI CompactDAQ modular data acquisition system, which combines the ease of use and low cost of a data logger with the performance and flexibility of modular instrumentation. The new NI cDAQ-9188 chassis is designed to hold eight I/O modules for measuring up to 256 channels of electrical, physical, mechanical or acoustic signals in a small (25 by 9 by 9 cm), rugged form factor. With more than 50 different I/O modules to choose from, engineers and scientists can build remote or distributed, high-speed measurement systems using standard Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure. In addition, NI CompactDAQ simplifies initial setup with zero configuration networking technology and a built-in, Web-based configuration and monitoring utility.

"We chose NI CompactDAQ because of the flexibility offered by a diverse set of I/O modules and the scalability of Ethernet infrastructure," said Randy Recob, senior test engineer at Sub-Zero, Inc. "The flexibility of Ethernet allows us to more easily standardize our test systems by eliminating many of the physical constraints required by more traditional PC interfaces. We have used National Instruments data acquisition hardware and software in our test applications for years because of the measurement accuracy, system stability, and ease of use available with their solution."

NI CompactDAQ uses patented NI Signal Streaming technology to deliver high-bandwidth data over Ethernet to a host computer. NI Signal Streaming provides the ability to maintain bidirectional analog and digital waveforms continuously over a TCP/IP connection. With NI-STC3 timing and synchronization technology, each chassis also can manage up to seven separate hardware-timed I/O tasks at different sample rates, including analog I/O, digital I/O and counter/timer operations. The chassis operate in a temperature range of -20 to 55 degrees Celsius and can withstand up to 30 g shock and 3 g vibration, making NI CompactDAQ ideal for demanding test applications on the benchtop, in the field or on the production line.

In addition to the Ethernet chassis, the NI CompactDAQ platform includes a four- and an eight-slot USB chassis and NI C Series I/O modules. NI offers more than 50 C Series modules to use interchangeably in NI CompactDAQ systems, each of which is hot-swappable and auto-detectable for simplified setup. C Series modules offer integrated signal conditioning and multiple connectivity options to create custom, mixed-measurement systems specific to the needs of an application. A single analog input module, for example, can acquire up to four channels of simultaneous 1 MS/s voltage inputs for measuring high-speed signals such as ballistic pressure or ultrasonic transducers.

NI-DAQmx driver software, which is included with NI CompactDAQ, goes beyond a basic device driver to deliver increased productivity and performance. With NI-DAQmx, engineers and scientists can log data for simple experiments or develop a complete test system in NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows(TM)/CVI, ANSI C/C++ or Microsoft Visual Studio .NET. Furthermore, a consistent API means that an application developed for an NI CompactDAQ USB chassis will work with an NI CompactDAQ Ethernet chassis without any changes to software.

Programming NI CompactDAQ with LabVIEW delivers the most performance for the least effort. LabVIEW graphical programming makes it possible for engineers and scientists to develop sophisticated measurement, test and control systems using intuitive graphical icons and wires that resemble a flowchart. The multiple timing engines featured on NI CompactDAQ chassis complement the multicore optimizations in LabVIEW to make programming multiple measurement tasks in parallel easy. LabVIEW also offers integration with thousands of other hardware devices and provides hundreds of built-in libraries for advanced analysis and data visualization.

For more information about the new NI CompactDAQ Ethernet data acquisition system, readers can visit http://www.ni.com/new_compactdaq.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati. (NATI-G)

  Pricing and Contact Information
  cDAQ-9188, CompactDAQ Chassis (8 slot   11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas
   ENET)                                  78759-3504
  Priced* from $1399; euro 1349; 168,000  Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
   yen                                    683-9300
  Web: http://www.ni.com/new_compactdaq         E-mail: info@ni.com
  *All prices are subject to change
   without notice.

CVI, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com, NI CompactDAQ and NIWeek are trademarks of National Instruments. The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

Editor Contact:    Hilary Marchbanks, (512) 683-5937

Reader Contact:    Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022

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CONTACT:  Editors, Hilary Marchbanks, +1-512-683-5937, or Readers, Ernest
Martinez, 1-800-258-7022, both of National Instruments

Web Site:  http://www.ni.com/

Young Explorers Experience Ultimate Online Playground with National Geographic Animal Jam

- National Geographic's First Virtual Animal World Encourages Kids to Discover Science and Nature, Tapping Vast National Geographic Multimedia Resources -

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Kids who love pretending to be animals now have their own online animal kingdom filled with fun and adventure as National Geographic and Smart Bomb Interactive launch National Geographic Animal Jam(TM) http://www.animaljam.com/.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:  http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/national-geographic/45284/

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A captivating virtual world that gives players the opportunity to transform themselves into their favorite animals, National Geographic Animal Jam encourages kids to celebrate their individuality and unleash their imaginations as they journey through the many lands of Jamaa.  Curious "animals" will find a rich world to explore, from the beaches of "Crystal Sands," to the tree village of the "Sarepia Forest," and the mysterious ruins of the "Temple of Zios."  As they uncover the secrets of this constantly changing world, players will enjoy games, win trivia challenges, chat with friends and learn about science and nature.

With the launch of National Geographic Animal Jam, National Geographic for the first time is offering content from its extensive multimedia resources as an integrated component of a virtual world for young adventurers and their families.  Players can access video features, photos and facts about animals, plants and insects in a game world that encourages them to move from the virtual to the natural world by exploring nature right in their own neighborhood or backyard.

"Since kids are truly explorers at heart, they will love National Geographic Animal Jam," said herpetologist Dr. Brady Barr, host of National Geographic Channel's "Dangerous Encounters with Brady Barr." "What better way to give kids a real-world animal adventure online than to allow them to discover the animal kingdom virtually through play, interactive experiences and engagement with fascinating information about their favorite animal friends?"

"As we set out to develop this virtual world, it was important for us to give kids and their parents the opportunity to combine fun game play, personal discovery and exploration with real-world learning, much like the experiences of our own explorers," said Paul Levine, executive vice president, Interactive Platforms Group, National Geographic Global Media.  "A true example of entertainment with substance, National Geographic Animal Jam marries the creativity of veteran game designers with National Geographic's award-winning storytelling, media assets and global reach to give kids a sense of self-expression and adventure unlike any other online destination."

Playing National Geographic Animal Jam is a new experience each time players join in.  As they explore Jamaa, they gather and earn Gems, which they can use to personalize their animal avatars and decorate their own animal den. As they progress on their journey, they uncover the story of the animals of Jamaa who themselves are on a quest to discover the origin of the Spirit Stones, artifacts of a past age that give each animal species its unique characteristics.  The Phantoms of Jamaa have stolen many of the Spirit Stones, and as a result, the animals' numbers have dwindled.  The animals are helped in their quest to recover the stones by the Shaman Ring of elder animals, who act as player guides.  On their journey, players learn the importance of respect for nature and for each other, common themes in National Geographic Animal Jam's ongoing story.

"It's all about creating the most genuine and immersive online experience for kids," said Clark Stacey, co-founder and vice president, Smart Bomb Interactive.  "National Geographic Animal Jam appeals to kids' natural curiosity and offers something they enjoy no matter their age.  Whether they want to chat with friends; walk through doors to discover new lands; or explore the National Geographic content to create their own personal library of videos, facts and photos; National Geographic Animal Jam gives them the ability to make that happen and more."

Players can also create their own content that will appear in the virtual world, including hosting special in-world parties or contributing their own artwork that could be featured in the in-world newspaper, Jamaa Journal.  "National Geographic Animal Jam lets kids express themselves as the unique individuals they are," Stacey added.

Parents can feel confident their kids will be playing and interacting with other kids in a safe, monitored online environment.  "For us, player safety and privacy come before anything else," said Joi Podgorny, director of community engagement, Smart Bomb Interactive.  "Great fun can happen only in a safe environment."  According to Podgorny, the virtual world is supervised 24/7 by moderation technology as well as professional moderators who uphold both safety and good conduct in the world.

"And," Podgorny added, "we have taken that commitment a step further by making a pledge to parents and kids that they will not only have a fun, safe experience enjoying this virtual world, but National Geographic Animal Jam will also be free of the advertising and product promotions that dominate so many other online destinations for kids."

National Geographic Animal Jam is free for anyone to play.  In early September 2010, following a beta-testing phase, players will also be able to sign up for a paid membership to the world.  Members will have access to additional content and special features, such as the ability to transform into multiple animal characters as well as experience new lands, games, rewards, bonus Gems, adventures and videos.  National Geographic Animal Jam will continue to evolve, adding games, lands and animal characters and enriching a player's adventure with a constantly growing collection of National Geographic content.

Players who purchase memberships of six months or more will also enjoy the benefits of premiums from National Geographic Publishing as well as discounts on National Geographic's acclaimed books and magazines.

National Geographic Animal Jam was developed by a collaboration of talents from National Geographic, one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations, and Smart Bomb Interactive, a fast-growing developer of cutting-edge and age-appropriate video games for kids.

About National Geographic Ventures

National Geographic Ventures (NGV) is a wholly owned, taxable subsidiary of National Geographic Society.  Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the National Geographic Society works to inspire people to care about the planet.  NGV, part of the editorial group National Geographic Global Media, includes National Geographic Television production and distribution, National Geographic Television International, Digital Media (including Nationalgeographic.com) and National Geographic Interactive Platforms Group, encompassing National Geographic's mobile, games, interactive publishing and maps business groups.  NGV creates and distributes content across multi-platforms and media, providing outlets for the hundreds of scientific and expedition-based grants awarded each year.  For more information, go to http://www.nationalgeographic.com/.

About Smart Bomb Interactive

Smart Bomb Interactive is a Salt Lake City-based development studio whose mission is to combine talent, tools and fun.  Founded in 2003 by video game industry veterans, Smart Bomb Interactive has since grown to include parents, educators, online safety experts and children's media professionals.  The company creates interactive entertainment for families with an emphasis on substance and safety.  For more information, go to http://www.smartbombinteractive.com/

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CONTACT:  Bonnie Goodman for National Geographic Animal Jam,
+1-949-494-4154, ext. 301, cell: +1-213-308-9539

Manhattan's Physicians Group Selects ITelagen for Hosting and Management of EHR

Solution utilized to manage patient records of more than 80,000 patients in NYC

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- ITelagen, a leading provider of electronic health record (EHR) hosting and management announced that it was selected by Manhattan's Physician Group (MPG) to host, support and manage EHR for their medical practice. The newly provided solution includes hosting of patient data in ITelagen's SAS-70 Type II certified datacenter and an extension of ITelagen's support agreement that provides unlimited IT support for staff members.

As a result, the over 80,000 MPG patients are benefiting from physicians that have seamless, real-time access to the patient's full medical record, regardless of which MPG location they're visiting. Continuity of care is ensured, safety is improved and the patient experience is significantly enhanced. Likewise, MPG physicians have the most up-to-date and complete information necessary to better assess past medical histories and make the most informed treatment decisions possible.

"We are very excited about utilizing EHR technology in our medical practice and happy to have ITelagen as a partner that can provide our practice with the HIPAA secure hosting as well as IT support," said Steven Vickner, Chief Information Officer of MPG.

"Manhattan's Physician Group is a long-time client of ITelagen and we are very excited that they have decided to further trust ITelagen to host and manage their EHR in our datacenter," said John O'Keefe, Chief Executive Officer of ITelagen. "By providing both IT and EHR support and now hosting the EHR in our datacenter ITelagen is truly the one-stop shop for EHR for Manhattan's Physicians Group."

About ITelagen, Inc.

ITelagen® redefines Healthcare IT for medical practices by providing electronic health records (EHR) as part of an entire back-office solution, one that increases revenues, speeds collections and provides unlimited IT support for all aspects of the platform, network and staff members. It's a unique combination of comprehensive billing and IT expertise bundled with EHR, all for a flat percent of the physician's collected revenue. By combining billing, IT, hosting and certified EHR experts, ITelagen becomes the single point of contact and "One-Stop Shop for EHR®" and computing infrastructure. For more information, visit ITelagen on the Web at http://www.itelagen.com.

About Manhattan's Physician Group

Manhattan's Physician Group is a multispecialty medical group comprised of nearly 100 physicians who provide high quality "Family Friendly" medical care to the community. With eight convenient locations throughout Manhattan, we are able to offer comprehensive and coordinated healthcare and are Manhattan's largest multispecialty medical group. For more information, go to: http://www.mpgcares.com.

CONTACT: John O'Keefe, +1-201-239-8401, press@itelagen.com

Source: ITelagen
   

CONTACT:  John O'Keefe, ITelagen, +1-201-239-8401, press@itelagen.com

Web Site:  http://www.itelagen.com/

WISeKey Launches WISeID, a Secure Identity Protection Application for Apple's iOS Based iPhone

GENEVA, August 3, 2010--     WISeID for iPhones and iPod Touch provides convenient, easy to use,
encrypted storage for your identity credentials.

    WISeID's easy to use interface allows users to store their credentials
and passwords securely on your iPhone, and easily logon to protected
web-sites and communities such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Users can
quickly enter and secure their usernames, passwords, PINs, membership
numbers, private notes and other information.

    WISeID users who register their application obtain a free digital
certificate to prove their identity from WISeKey. All data is stored securely
using the AES encryption algorithm with a strong 256-bit key.

    WISeID APP can perfectly be combined with a WISeKey Digital Identity to
increase the security of the profile and reduce fraud and personal risk.

    Future WISeID upgrades will support secure data backup and restore
functionality, Trusted Cloud Identification and Storage, user editable groups
and data fields and will include a WISeID Advertising tool for mobile
advertising aggregators.

    More information on WISeID can be found at
http://itunes.apple.com/app/wiseid/id384040842 and WISeID can be purchased at
http://itunes.com/app/wiseid at the price of 99 cents.

   
    Contact:

    Estrella Vela
    Email: evela@wisekey.com
    Phone: +41-22-594-30-05
    http://www.wisekey.com

Source: WISeKey SA

Contact: Estrella Vela, Email: evela@wisekey.com, Phone: +41-22-594-30-0

Digital Element's IP Intelligence Technology Adds Geographic Metrics to Adometry's Ad Verification and Effectiveness Software

ATLANTA, Aug. 3 -- Digital Element, the leader in IP Intelligence and geolocation solutions, today announced that Adometry, a leader in ad verification for online display ads, has selected its NetAcuity® software to help customers substantiate that the terms of their ad buys are met and to increase ad effectiveness by showing performance by geography.

Tracking billions of impressions across thousands of sites and more than 150 different publishers and networks, Adometry is the only independent, third-party provider offering both verification and effectiveness metrics that address the issues of transparency and trust.  By giving marketers confidence that their ads are reaching the desired audience in the appropriate context, and providing metrics to measure and validate performance, Adometry is helping clients to increase the effectiveness of their online display budgets by up to 30 percent.

"In order to help marketers devote more of their advertising dollars to the online channel, we are always seeking out new ways to provide greater levels of transparency and trust," said Jim Ewel, CEO, Adometry. "Digital Element's technology allows us to ensure compliance with a client's geo-targeted ad buys, and to increase the effectiveness of campaigns by demonstrating geographic areas with strong performance."

As an example of the value geolocation technology brings to Adometry's offering, many of the company's clients geotarget their ad campaigns, but had no way to verify that their ads were running as requested.  By incorporating Digital Element's technology, Adometry can now confirm that ads are running in the requested geographies, and can help clients understand the effectiveness of such ad buys by showing metrics such as conversions by region, etc.

"Adometry is truly filling a market need by improving the confidence of marketers when it comes to the value of their online ad buys," said Rob Friedman, Executive Vice President, Digital Element.  "While clicks and impressions are important, it's critical that there is accountability and that marketers have the tools to validate that they are getting the most bang for their advertising buck."

Independently verified to be more than 99.99 percent accurate at a country level and 95 percent accurate at a city level worldwide, Digital Element's IP Intelligence and geolocation technology provides information such as geographic location (country, region, state, city and zip code), connection speed, Internet Service Provider (ISP), language, domain name, demographics, and more.

About Digital Element

Founded in 1999, Digital Element is the industry pioneer of IP Intelligence, a non-invasive, privacy-sensitive technology that automatically uncovers geographic information, connection speed, domain name, ISP, language and other characteristics about online users based solely on their IP addresses. This knowledge enables online businesses to customize content for more accurate and profitable online interactions, making it ideal for targeted advertising, content localization, geographic rights management, local search and enhanced analytics. Digital Element's patented IP Intelligence solution with its exceedingly accurate geolocation capabilities is used by industry-leading advertising networks, web publishers, search engines, social networks, e-tailers, analytics platforms, and online enterprises around the world to revolutionize the way people experience the Internet.

Digital Element is a business unit of Digital Envoy, part of Landmark Interactive, a Landmark Media Enterprises Company. For more information about Digital Element, visit http://www.digital-element.net/.

About Adometry

Adometry was founded in 2008 with the mission of bringing greater levels of transparency and accountability to the online advertising industry. By providing ad verification and ad effectiveness measurements to Ad Agencies and Ad Networks, Adometry is allowing its clients to protect their brands, eliminate waste, and improve the effectiveness of their ad buys. For more information, please visit http://www.adometry.com.

Source: Digital Element
   

CONTACT:  Jan Sisko, Carabiner Communications, +1-678-461-7438,
jsisko@carabinerPR.com

Web Site:  http://www.digital-element.net/

Verizon Now Offering New Yorkers Directory Assistance Service in Spanish

New Feature Provides Dependable, Reliable Searches in Spanish for Businesses, People and More Anywhere Across the Country

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- !Nuevo 411 En Espanol!

Verizon now is offering its reliable and dependable directory assistance service to New Yorkers in Spanish.

After dialing 411, Verizon's Spanish-speaking customers can press "2" at the recorded greeting at the beginning of the call.  Customers will receive their requested directory listing in Spanish, and they can request information for any listing within the continental U.S.  For directory assistance in English, callers simply press "1" or stay on the line.

"This is a new and unique service from Verizon that is helpful and necessary for our Spanish-speaking customers in New York," said Pedro Correa, president of Verizon's LiveSource group.  "With Verizon's 411 search, these customers will be able to get phone numbers and addresses, and even do searches by type of business, quickly and conveniently.  It's fast and accurate, and done by our professionally trained operators, who can get the information our customers need."

Verizon will begin advertising the Spanish directory assistance service this month on Spanish radio stations and subway and bus posters in the New York City metropolitan area, and at online locations.

As part of the advertising, the company also is conducting a promotional "What's the 411 in New York" service that will provide its customers with the latest news from around the New York City metropolitan area.  Customers can sign up at x963fm.com or Univision.com for the weekly alerts online or through e-mail or mobile text, as well as register to win valuable prizes.

Like English directory assistance searches, Spanish-speaking callers can obtain the information by requesting:

  --  Search by Name.  Provide the name of the person or business to get the
      telephone number.
  --  Search by Type of Business.  If callers do not know the exact name of
      the business, they can use the Business Category Search feature to
      locate businesses by heading or industry.  Operators can search for
      the type of business using a category that is provided, such as a
      plumber or an automobile mechanic.
  --  Search by Address.  Give the operator the address of location to get
      the needed listing.
  --  Reverse Number Search.  If callers would like to know the listed name
      associated with a specific telephone number, they can request a
      reverse number search.

The rate for the call is $1.50, the same as for a directory request in English.

The Spanish directory assistance continues Verizon's tradition of offering customer service support in six languages other than English - Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and Russian.  The company also offers a special Spanish package of television channels, called La Conexion, as part of its FiOS TV product.  In addition, the company's own website is offered in Spanish at http://www.verizon.com/espanol.

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.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Source: Verizon
   

CONTACT:  John Bonomo, +1-212-321-8033, John.J.Bonomo@Verizon.com; or
Alberto Canal, +1-908-559-6367, Alberto.C.Canal@Verizon.com

Web Site:  http://www.verizon.com/

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NeoNova to Bring Google Apps to Rural and Tribal Telcos

Reseller Agreement Leverages Google Technology and Experience to bring Best-of-Breed Services to under and un-served communities

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 3 -- NeoNova Network Services, an industry leader in managed IP services that enable service providers to offer premium integrated communications, superior customer support and professional services and advanced subscriber and network management services to rural Telcos, today announced that they have become an authorized reseller of the Google Apps(TM) suite of communication and collaboration tools for the rural Internet Services Provider (ISP) Community.

NeoNova will integrate Google Apps - a cloud-based suite of email, calendar, IM, and collaboration tools - into their provisioning platform and comprehensive suite of managed services to new and existing ISPs in the rural Telecom market.  In addition to Google Apps, NeoNova will offer Postini, Google's spam and virus protection service.

In early 2009, Congress directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop a National Broadband Plan to ensure every American has "access to broadband capability."  The National Broadband Plan lays out a bold roadmap to America's future.  These initiatives will stimulate economic growth, spur job creation, and boost our capabilities in education, healthcare, homeland security and more.

The philosophy of the Broadband plan matches the mission of NeoNova--to bring Internet services to the under and un-served communities.  As an authorized reseller, NeoNova can provide best-of-breed services to affiliates; leveling the playing field for rural and tribal communities, areas often bypassed by larger carriers.

"As the market continues to grow and change, NeoNova strives to offer the best services to meet the needs of our affiliates.  We are proud that we can now offer rural and tribal Telcos the same benefits as over 25 million users currently using Google Apps," said John Carlson, CEO of NeoNova.  "Over 100 of NeoNova's customers and future new ISPs can offload the infrastructure costs and the effort it takes to maintain an on-premises solution, and focus those savings on more strategic IT initiatives."

Google Apps brings simple, powerful communication and collaboration tools to organizations of any size - all hosted by Google to streamline setup, minimize maintenance, and reduce IT costs.  With Gmail (including Google email security, powered by Postini), Google Calendar, and integrated IM, users can stay connected and work together with ease. And, using Google Docs and Google Sites, which include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and website creation tools, they can share files and collaborate in real-time, keeping versions organized and available wherever and whenever users work. Google Apps is hosted on Google's multi-tenant, Internet-scale infrastructure, which offers faster access to innovation, superior reliability and security, and maximum economies of scale.

"The combination NeoNova's suite of products and services and Google Apps now makes it easy and secure for rural ISPs and tribal communities to offer their subscribers the latest versions of powerful applications, like Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and other collaborative tools without having to worry about hosting, updating, or maintaining any of the services," said Paul Slakey, Director of Enterprise Channels & Partnerships at Google.  "NeoNova offers ISPs increased access control, customized branding and local support for the applications they offer to subscribers."

About NeoNova Network Services

NeoNova is an industry leader in managed IP services that enable service providers to offer premium integrated communications, superior customer support and professional services, and advanced subscriber and network management services. NeoNova provides a future-proof platform with a comprehensive suite of applications and value-added services that allow service providers to become a best in class ISP in less time with a greater ROI. Azure Capital Partners and Bridgescale Partners provided funding for NeoNova after recognizing the significant opportunity in the rural telecom market and their unique management team. For more information, please visit http://www.neonova.net.

  Media Contacts
  Jane Foreman
  NeoNova
  +1 919-473-5025
  jforeman@neonova.net

  Noah Garrett
  NGC Communications for NeoNova
  +1 252-423-1277
  noah@thinkngc.com

  Julie Lydon
  Sparkpr for Azure Capital Partners
  +1 415-816-9397
  jlydon@sparkpr.com

  Lisa Tarter
  Tidalwave PR for Bridgescale Partners
  +1 415-203-2462
  Lisa@tidalwavepr.com

Source: NeoNova Network Services
   

CONTACT:  Jane Foreman, NeoNova, +1-919-473-5025, jforeman@neonova.net;
or Noah Garrett, NGC Communications for NeoNova, +1-252-423-1277,
noah@thinkngc.com; or Julie Lydon, Sparkpr for Azure Capital Partners,
+1-415-816-9397, jlydon@sparkpr.com; or Lisa Tarter, Tidalwave PR for
Bridgescale Partners, +1-415-203-2462, Lisa@tidalwavepr.com

Web Site:  http://www.neonova.net/

TEAC America Launches VP-101N Expandable Single-Channel Voice Recorder

MONTEBELLO, Calif., August 3 -- TEAC America, Inc. launches the VP-101N expandable voice-recorder.

VP-101N is a single-channel voice-logging solution that features Ethernet / LAN access for expandability and scalability. It is "Disaster-Recovery" ready. Centralized control reduces cost of operation and maintenance and increases the efficiency of the recordings. VP-101N is network-attached and could work either as part of a system configuration or independently as a stand-alone system.

Up to 24 VP-101N units can be managed from only one PC. Other comparable units operate through USB connection only which is neither expandable nor scalable.

"TEAC VP-101N features endless hours of recording by storing data on both its internal and server storage. No other recorder in its class offers this feature as they store the recorded data on their internal storage alone which is limited and risky in case data is lost," says Aris H. Gharapetian, Director of Marketing at TEAC America, Inc. "VP-101N can store the data on the server which then can be monitored from the centralized location. If the server is down, VP-101N will switch to its internal storage for continuous recording. This is a unique feature of our system."

VP-101N uses 24KHz. sampling for recording. This provides the highest quality recording possible. No other voice-logger or recorder in its class offers 24KHz sampling. The standard used by other comparable voice-recorders in the market is only 8 KHz which dramatically reduces the quality of the recording.

With the special built-in "Fail-Safe" mode, VP-101N will continue to record even if the server storage fails. It senses the server failure and will switch to its internal storage for continuous recording.

VP-101N features 3-Mode Triggers: VOX (Voice-operated recording), External and Command triggers, or a combination of all the three modes. It monitors and records missed calls or disconnects. Other voice-logging systems lose the conversations recorded if the line is accidentally lost. With VP-101N, all the conversation is recorded and saved even if the line or phone is suddenly disconnected. VP-101N is "Powered-over-Ethernet" (PoE). VP-101N comes with AC power adapter. However, network hub is PoE capable. There is no need to use AC power adapter. Electric power is supplied via LAN cable from PoE hub.

VP-101N is designed for branch offices of insurance companies, law firms, banks, brokerage houses, doctor and dental offices, clinics, schools and universities, government organizations, and small call centers to exchange and share the archived voice information. It could also be used at Small Office / Home Offices (SOHO) to record daily phone conversations to potentially resolve any disputes saving the customers thousands of dollars by avoiding costly litigations. It is also used at convenience stores, retail stores and grocery stores to record ambient sound and conversations in conjunction with the surveillance cameras installed to record activities. Currently, there are only limited solutions for recording high quality audio when recording images with the security cameras. VP-101N presents the best solution for this application. Other applications for VP-101N are Corporate Satellite and Outside Sales Offices that record daily customer calls in each location to improve customer service, response-time and for training purposes.

VP-101N will be available from August from TEAC resellers / distributors. For more information, please contact TEAC at 323-727-4859 or email us at datastorage@teac.com.

About TEAC America, Inc.

TEAC America, Inc., the largest subsidiary of the Japanese electronics maker TEAC, distributes high grade audio video electronics, consumer electronics, computer data recording and storage, professional recording equipment, disc publishing, voice recorders and CD/DVD, USB and SD Duplication products. Products are marketed by TEAC America under the brand names ESOTERIC, TEAC and TASCAM. TEAC America, Inc., was established in 1967.

  For additional information, contact:
  TEAC America, Inc.
  Attn.: Aris H. Gharapetian
  Director of Marketing
  7733 Telegraph Road
  Montebello, CA 90640
  (323) 727-4854
  http://www.teac.com/DSPD
  agharapetian@teac.com

Source: TEAC America, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Aris H. Gharapetian, Director of Marketing of TEAC America,
Inc., +1-323-727-4854, agharapetian@teac.com

Web Site:  http://www.teac.com/

ClickTale Unveils New Heatmap Features to Reveal Unprecedented Website Visitor Metrics and Behavior Patterns

Segmented Heatmaps Compare Visitor Behavior Patterns Based on Demographics, Location or Any other Metric; Ultra Scale Heatmaps Deliver Data from 100,000 Visitors in a Single, Visual Report to Make Accurate Usability Testing Affordable, Even on a Massive Scale

RAMAT GAN, Israel, Aug. 3 -- ClickTale, the industry leader in Customer Experience Analytics (CEA), today announced the launch and immediate availability of two new behavioral heatmap features that unveil never-before-seen details about website visitors and their browsing patterns.

The new Segmented Heatmaps feature gives site owners the ability to filter ClickTale's full range of visual heatmaps based on any customer information or browsing behavior. This capability allows webmasters to easily compare and contrast how different user groups engage with their site. With the new Ultra Scale heatmaps, site owners can view data from as many as 100,000 visitors in a single graphical report, delivering accurate results comparable to costly eye-tracking studies, but on a massive global scale and at a fraction of the cost.

"The biggest challenge site owners and designers face is measuring visitor engagement and site usability on a realistic and affordable scale," said Dr. Tal Schwartz, CEO and co-founder of ClickTale. "These new heatmap features reveal unprecedented detail about visitor behavior patterns that can be used to make on-the-fly website adjustments that improve site usability and conversion rates."

Independent studies have demonstrated an extremely high correlation--as much as 88 percent--between site visitors' mouse and eye movements. ClickTale tracks absolutely everything visitors do within the page, creating a range of Mouse Move, Click, Scroll-Reach and Attention Heatmaps that reveal exactly which elements of the site visitors look at, pay attention to and engage with. These heatmaps are created anonymously, have no impact on visitors' browsing ability and are completely transparent to the end user.

Segmented Heatmaps

The new Segmented Heatmaps feature allows website owners to discover exactly how different user groups interact with their website, delivering unparalleled insights into their customers' behavior. These heatmaps can be segmented by any metric desired, including by campaign, engagement, original referrer (specific website or search engine), conversion, dollars spent, or demographics (age, gender, location, native language, etc.), to name just a few. The options are virtually limitless, but for example, it is now possible to:

  --  See how existing customers behave compared to first time shoppers;
  --  Discover how converted (paying) customers' behavior differs from
      non-buyers: was there a difference in their browsing behavior before
      they arrive at the checkout page? Are big-ticket buyers attracted to
      different site elements than customers with smaller orders?
  --  Determine how browsing behavior changes depending on what brings
      visitors to the site: do those who arrive from a Google search browse
      differently than those from a referring website?
  --  Measure the effectiveness of various outreach campaigns: do visitors
      browse differently if they come from an advertisement, SEM, banner or
      e-mail campaign?
  --  Discern why certain visitors bounce and what can be done to increase
      customer engagement.
  --  Understand how visitors' language and geography affect browsing
      behavior: how do non-native English speakers behave compared to native
      English speakers? Is there a difference in browsing behavior based on
      country of origin?
  --  Gauge how demographics impact browsing behavior by age, gender and
      other data provided by the customer: are women drawn to different
      elements than men? How do age and gender affect visitor behavior?

  Ultra Scale Heatmaps

By aggregating the browsing sessions from as many as 100,000 visitors at a time in a single image, ClickTale's Ultra Scale Heatmaps enable companies to expand usability research on a massive scale to gain more reliable and actionable data. As companies increase spending for eye-tracking and usability studies, ClickTale's Ultra Scale Heatmaps provides a much more affordable and easier to deploy alternative, with an accuracy that is comparable to eye-tracking studies.

"With Ultra Scale Heatmaps, we've created the definitive method for delivering accurate, affordable behavioral data," Schwartz said. "Now, even smaller businesses can have access to this incredibly valuable, rich visitor data that was once so cost-prohibitive to obtain. With large-scale and filterable heatmapping, companies of all sizes can gain unprecedented, proven insight into usability data to optimize their site's performance."

ClickTale's fully hosted customer experience analytics solutions have been recognized as the most effective, affordable and thorough website analysis tools by some of the most well-respected industry media, including TechCrunch, Mashable, SitePoint and Entrepreneur magazine. More than 40,000 sites rely on ClickTale's robust analytics, including Hallmark, Mint.com, O2, CareerBuilder.com and Vegas.com.

For more information about ClickTale's fully hosted, revolutionary Customer Experience Analytics solution, visit http://www.clicktale.com.

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eWise and VocaLink Announce Partnership to Introduce new Online Payments Solution to the UK

LONDON, August 3, 2010--     VocaLink, the international payments specialists, today
announced a partnership with eWise, the online financial management solutions
provider, to introduce a new, safer and more secure online payments solution
to the UK.

    The eWise Online Banking ePayments (OBeP) network, unlike
other alternative payment options, keeps financial institutions in the
primary position of the payment chain, allowing them to protect and regain
revenue being lost to alternative payment providers while leveraging existing
online banking infrastructure. By utilising VocaLink's Immediate Payments
platform in partnership with the eWise OBeP network, financial institutions
will also benefit from a service that provides real-time consumer
authentication, validation of sufficient funds and a guaranteed payment to
the merchant.

    Nick Masterson-Jones, Managing Director of Transaction
Services at VocaLink said: "We are delighted to partner with eWise, to
deliver innovation in the online payments market. We have selected eWise
because, through their knowledge and expertise in this field, they are
clearly well placed to establish and operate an OBeP network in the UK. "

    Richard Brierley-Jones, Managing Director of eWise's Payments
Division commented: "We are pleased that VocaLink recognizes the value we can
bring not only to its financial institution customers but to the end consumer
as well. We plan to deliver new alternative online payments solution that
will address the increased demand by consumers for a simple and secure
payment option."

    eWise

    eWise is a payments and online financial management solutions
provider with a reputation for providing innovative solutions that make
transacting online easier and more secure. eWise offices in the UK, the US,
China and Australia support some of the world's top 50 financial institutions
with solutions delivering outstanding, proven ROI for its customers and a
better online experience for millions of end-users worldwide. For more
information, visit http://www.ewise.com.

    VocaLink

    VocaLink is a specialist payments partner to banks, their corporate
customers and government departments. We design and deliver smarter domestic
and international automated payments systems, and smarter ATM switching
solutions.

    In fact, our switching platform connects over 60,000 ATMs, the world's
busiest network, while our payments platform processes over 500 million
payments per month.

    Having pioneered electronic payments for over 40 years it's perhaps no
surprise that many major organisations have come to rely on our services.

    For example, our Real-time Payments Platform is the central
infrastructure for the UK's Faster Payments Service, whilst we are working
with BGC, Sweden's leading payments provider, to provide outsourced
processing for the majority of Sweden's domestic payments.

    We are very proud of our service delivery record. Our platforms operate
on never-fail technology to ensure total reliability and availability 24
hours a day allowing us to meet our customer needs.

    In short, our smarter payments capabilities offer banks, corporates and
government departments reach throughout SEPA and beyond.

    Safer payments, smarter partner.

   
    For further information, please contact:

    Mark Matthews, eWise STAFF CONTACT
    +44(0)118-9000-992 or mmatthews@ewise.com

    Zoe Gray, Hotwire
    +44(0)20-7608-4641 or Zoe.Gray@hotwirepr.com

    Deborah Souter, VocaLink Limited
    +44(0)870-920-8651 or deborah.souter@VocaLink.com

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    vocalinkuk@hotwirepr.com or deborah.souter@VocaLink.com

Source: VocaLink

For further information, please contact: Mark Matthews, eWise STAFF CONTACT,   +44(0)118-9000-992 or mmatthews@ewise.com; Zoe Gray, Hotwire, +44(0)20-7608-4641 or Zoe.Gray@hotwirepr.com; Deborah Souter, VocaLink Limited, +44(0)870-920-8651 or deborah.souter@VocaLink.com; If you would like to receive the monthly press release please e-mail vocalinkuk@hotwirepr.com or deborah.souter@VocaLink.com